diff --git "a/TinyStories_1937.txt" "b/TinyStories_1937.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1937.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The birds liked to fly around it and sing their lovely songs. The squirrels liked to drink from it and splash in the water. +The children liked to run through the water and have lots of fun. +But one day the fountain broke and the funny noise stopped. The birds and the squirrels were very sad and the children were sad too. +They tried hard to fix it but it was no use. +But then an angel came by and waved his magical wand. The fountain started working and it sprayed water in the air. +The birds, the squirrels and the children were all so happy! They began to play and sing together and appreciate the magical fountain. +The end. +Little Bobby was out in his garden one day, when he saw something amazing. A flower was blooming! Bobby could hardly believe his eyes as the flower grew bigger and bigger and bloomed. The petals were a beautiful golden color and Bobby knew there must be a secret truth to this magical flower. He gently walked over and touched the petals, feeling their softness and the beauty of the blooming flower. From that day forward, Bobby promised to always look out for special things and bloom too. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Maria. She was three years old and wanted to go to university when she grew up. + +One day, she was playing with her toys in the garden. Suddenly, her ball came rolling down the hill. Maria chased it, but couldn't catch up. She was frustrated. + +When Maria got to the bottom of the hill, the ball was stuck under some rocks. She shook the rocks until the ball came loose. + +Phew! Maria was so happy. She knew that if she worked hard, she could go to university and make her dreams come true. +Lily and Jack were best friends in their play group. They always played together and told each other secrets. Today, Lily had a big secret. She had found an envelope with money inside! She was so excited, she ran to show Jack. + +Jack was surprised. He asked Lily if he could lend some of the money so he could buy a toy. Lily thought about it. She knew it was important to be a good friend. But she also wanted to make sure she had enough money for something special. + +Finally, she decided that it was ok to lend some of the money to Jack. She used the envelope to hold the money, and she gave it to him. Jack was so happy. He thanked Lily for making the money available to him. They decided to spend the rest of the afternoon together and play with the new toy. +Once there was a fat cat named West. Everywhere he went, he liked to decorate things. He particularly liked to make things look super special. + +One day West was in a garden and he decided he would decorate it. He hopped into a big bush and started playing with the twigs and leaves. They were great materials for decorating. + +West worked his way around the bush. He wove in long branches into designs. He put clusters of colourful berries on the ends. He hung leaves on the branches so they looked like twinkling stars. When West was finished, his masterpiece was complete! + +The garden had never looked so special. Every time West passed by he always stopped to admire his work. He was very proud of himself and his decorations. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and she had a pet dog. Her name was Daisy. Daisy loved to play outside. One day, Daisy and the little girl were playing in the garden. + +The little girl wanted to show Daisy something special. She pointed to a big hedge and said, “Look Daisy, let’s climb the hedge!†Daisy was excited and she began to climb the hedge. + +The little girl followed Daisy up. They climbed higher and higher, until they both reached the top of the hedge. The view from the top was beautiful. + +The little girl was proud of Daisy and said, “Good girl, Daisy! You’re so spoiled!†Daisy smiled and wagged her tail. The two of them stayed at the top of the hedge for a few more minutes, before climbing back down again. +Once upon a time, there was a lively girl called Ann. She was very excited because it was the day of her very first trip. She was going to go to the park and play on the swings. + +Ann was so excited that she quickly got ready for her trip. She put on her shoes and raced to the door. But when she opened the door, she noticed something strange. Her red bike that had been sitting in the garden had disappeared! + +Ann was very confused. Where had her bike gone? She searched the garden, but it was nowhere to be found. She wondered if she had imagined it. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the street. She looked around the corner and saw her red bike going for a ride! It was her neighbour, James, who had taken it for a spin. He was happy to share it with Ann. + +Ann and James had a great time on the bike. They even raced each other in the park. Ann had such a lively trip! When it was time to go home, Ann thanked James for letting her borrow the bike. + +And that is how Ann's red bike reappeared! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sam. She was very curious and one day she decided to explore the forest. As she was walking she slipped and hurt her knee. She started to cry. + +All of a sudden, a nice lady called Mrs. Ray appeared. Mrs Ray asked Sam what was wrong and Sam said her knee was sore. + +Mrs Ray took out a bandage and said, "Let me help you, Sam". She put the bandage around Sam's knee, and it felt nice and soft. Mrs Ray said, "You have to mind your knee now, so that it can get better." + +Sam was so excited that her knee was feeling better, she asked Mrs Ray if she could go play again. Mrs Ray said, "Yes, but you have to mind it now. If you don't take care of it your knee will hurt again." + +Sam listened to Mrs Ray and was careful as she went around the forest. As she was playing she accidentally stepped on a hard rock and her knee started to hurt again. + +Mrs Ray quickly rushed over and put a fresh bandage around her knee. She said, "Almost done, Sam. Now, you have to mind your knee and take care of it." + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, Mrs Ray. I will mind it and take care of it." + +Mrs Ray gave Sam a hug and said, "Good girl. Now +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had an iron toy that she loved. It could spin around and around. + +One day, while playing with her toy, the girl saw a fake iron. It was not real, it was made of paper. She put it down next to her toy. + +Suddenly her toy started spinning. It spun faster and faster and it would not stop. The fake iron started spinning too! + +The girl laughed as she watched her toy and the fake iron spinning together. They spun around and around until the toy got tired and stopped. But the fake iron kept on spinning until it floated away! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. Jane loved watching videos. Every day Jane would watch her favorite video with her mom in the living room. One day, her mom told her that if she was a very good girl, she could watch a new video. Jane was so excited! + +She asked her mom when she could watch it. Her mom said she had to promise to be very good and not run around in the house. Jane made the promise and her mom said she could watch the new video. + +Jane was so happy. She watched the new video and it was very easy and fun. After that there was always a new video to watch and Jane and her mom always watched them together. Jane was always very happy and never broke her promise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to be a cook. Her parents told her that cooking was a very difficult thing to do. So she started to practice. + +Every day the little girl cooked something different. She practised with a wooden spoon, a saucepan and a hanger. At first, it was very hard. But little by little she got better and better. + +One day, the little girl cooked a delicious cake. Everyone who tasted it said it was amazing! The little girl was so proud of herself. She kept practising and kept getting better. + +Soon, the little girl became the best cook in town! Everyone wanted to come and try her food. There was no hanger needed anymore - she had mastered the art of cooking. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary mattress. Every morning, the mattress would thank the sky for another beautiful day. The mattress was the happiest mattress around, for it had an important job. Every night, a 3 year old child would climb onto the ordinary mattress and close her eyes. She would drift peacefully to sleep, with her mattress keeping her safe. + +Every morning, the child would thank her mattress for a good night's rest. She knew that without her mattress, she would not have had such a peaceful sleep and she was very grateful. She would spend the day playing and laughing, knowing that she had a mattress to return to when the day was done. + +At night, the child would once again thank her mattress and cuddle up on her cozy bed. She and her mattress had a special bond and were eternally thankful for each other. The ordinary mattress had made the 3 year old's life brighter and more wonderful, and for that, she was forever grateful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Bobbi who had a special coat. Bobbi loved her coat so much, she never wanted to take it off! Every day she would stare out the window and watch the birds in the sky, dreaming about all the adventures she could have with her coat. + +One day, Bobbi's mum told her it was time to go out. Her little legs carried her and her coat out into the sunshine. She looked around, taking in the sights and sounds of the park. She saw other children, playing and laughing. + +Bobbi reached into her little coat pocket and pulled out a bouncy ball. She smiled, and tossed it up and down, watching it go higher and higher each time. But then, she suddenly noticed something else. + +At the other side of the park, there was a bigger girl in a bigger coat, staring straight at her. Bobbi felt a little scared, so she tried not to look in her direction. She kept playing, until the girl in the coat turned away and walked off. + +Bobbi felt relieved and continued to play, grateful for her little coat that made her feel safe. When it was time to go home, Bobbi reached into her pocket and found her bouncy ball. She smiled and hugged her coat, wondering what other adventures it would bring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to create. She used gentle crayons to make all sorts of colors and shapes, never wanting to stop. + +One day, the little girl received the best gift ever - a microscope. She had never seen anything like it before and was so excited to use it. + +She put her gentle hand on the microscope and looked through the lens. Suddenly, it was as if she could see a whole new world. There were tiny little creatures and colors, and things she'd never seen before - it was amazing. + +The little girl was so thrilled and she used her gentle hands to move the microscope around more and more, each time, discovering something new and fascinating. + +The little girl's gentle hands made magic with the microscope as she created beautiful things for everyone to enjoy. Finally, she knew that all her creating was worth it. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Anna and Juan. One day they went for a walk in the park and came across some mud. Anna thought it looked fun so she jumped in and said, "Come on Juan, let's play!" + +Juan looked at the mud and replied, "No, I don't like mud. It's too messy." Anna said, "It's okay, it's just ordinary mud." + +So Juan finally decided to join Anna and he jumped in the mud. They played happily together in the mud for a long time and had lots of fun. They even made mud pies and mud cakes! + +At the end of the day, the two friends were very muddy and tired. But they still had a huge smile on their faces from the fun they had in the ordinary mud. +Once upon a time there was an old man who was deaf. He loved to examine things to try and learn more! One day, he went to the store and saw a big, fancy screen. He examined it and tried to find out how it worked. He looked carefully at it and touched it with his hands to see what it could do. + +He was so fascinated by the screen that he decided to bring it home with him. He examined it in his house and made some adjustments so that it fit perfectly. He spent days trying to figure out how it worked. After a lot of hard work, the old man worked out how the screen worked. + +He then used it to talk with his family who lived far away. Even though he couldn't hear their voices, he could see their faces on the screen. He was so happy! He was glad that he was able to keep in touch with his family even though he was deaf. + +The old man smiled and spent even more time examining the screen. He learnt a lot from it and enjoyed the fact that he had a special way to talk with his family. +John ran across the street with a tomato in his hand. He was excited because his mom said he could pick any tomato from the garden. He looked both ways, but did not see the big red car that was coming around the corner. The car was driving too fast and John did not have time to get out of the way. He was hit and the tomato went flying. John was hurt but the driver stopped and ran to help him. He was very kind and said he was sorry for the accident. John's mom came running and took him to the hospital. The doctor said he was going to be ok, but John was very scared. He was happy to be with his mom again. +Once there was a girl named Anna. She was three years old and loved to perform. Every day, her parents would take her to the gym. At the gym, Anna liked to run and jump around. She was so good at it that she won many competitions! + +At each competition, Anna was the best. Other kids tried to beat her, but they never could. She was the fastest runner and the highest jumper in the gym. Everyone was amazed at how competitive Anna was! + +When Anna was not at the gym, she liked to play with her pet dog. But when she was at the gym, she was always focused on performing her best. She was determined to beat everyone else at every competition she entered. And that is what she did! +Once upon a time, there was a special key. It was round and bright, and it had magical powers. Where ever it went, it would unlock something special. + +One day, a little girl wanted to see what was behind the key. She held it up to the sky and closed her eyes. Suddenly, the key shone brightly and opened a door. + +The door led to a different world. The sky was different, the trees were different, and the animals were different too. The girl was excited! She explored the new world and enjoyed the sights. + +Eventually, the girl came to a big castle. She raised the magical key and unlocked the gate. Inside the castle, the girl found even more strange and wonderful things. She laughed and smiled, and stayed in the new world for a long time. + +When the girl was ready, she used the key once more to unlock the door. She waved goodbye and returned home with a happy heart, ready for her next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little kitten. She was ever so sleepy and looking for a place to rest. She saw a tall tree and began to clime. Higher and higher she rose until she got to the top. She curled up and started to have sweet dreams. + +The wind started to blow and it carried the kitten away. She flew so high above the clouds she could not see the ground. But then the sun started to rise and light began to fill the sky. That made the kitten feel warm and safe and she stopped floating in the air. + +Slowly the little kitten began to drift back down. She was so sleepy and wanted to rest. As she came closer and closer to the ground, she saw the same tall tree she had clime before. She remembered that it was a good place to sleep and with a final burst of energy she landed on the ground and curled up at the base of the tree. + +The sun was shining down and the little kitten felt so cozy. She snuggled up and soon fell asleep. She slept in the warm sunshine, with the wind blowing gentle around her. The little kitten was safe, cozy and ever so sleepy. +Mum and Dad said it was time for a special day. +They put on their hats and coats and took a deep breath. +The family was going to bury Grandma's image. +Mum, Dad and the children walked to the top of the high hill. +Dad dug a deep hole in the grassy ground. +Everyone put their hands around the image and said a prayer. +Gently, they laid the image in the hole and Dad filled the hole with dirt. +Mum and Dad said goodbye to the image and thanked Grandma for all she had done. +Finally, they laid flowers on the ground and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named True. True was very lazy and he always let his room get messy. When his mom came in one day, she saw it and said, "True, you need to clean your room." + +True thought cleaning was boring and hard. He didn't want to do it. His mom said, "It won't take long. Just give it a try." + +Finally True got up to clean his room. He picked up all the toys, put them in the toy box. He made his bed, vacuumed the rug and put away all his clothes. He even dusted the shelves. + +When True was done, his room was shiny and clean. He was so proud of himself. He even felt a little happy. His mom said, "See how good it feels to be done? Cleaning isn't so bad." True smiled and said, "Yeah, you're right!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He had a pale thumb. One day, he heard something coming from the tree in his garden. He went over to take a look, and he discovered a surprise! There was a tiny bird singing away! The little bird looked at Joe with a twinkle in its eye. Joe was so excited! + +He slowly put his thumb up to the bird, and it hopped onto his pale thumb. He felt so gentle and kind! Joe took the bird inside and put it in a small box near the window. He did this every day, and he enjoyed listening to the bird singing. + +Soon, Joe's thumb wasn't so pale anymore. It was red and swollen, but he kept coming back to hear the bird sing. He found so much joy and friendship in this little bird! Joe's thumb got better with time, but he never forgot the special bond that he and the bird shared. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful girl. She had a blueberry in her hand. She wanted to know if the blueberry was ripe. So she found a phone, and she decided to give it a ring. + +When she rang the phone, a nice lady answered. The girl asked the lady if her blueberry was ripe. The nice lady said that she could not tell over the phone, but she offered to help the girl. + +The lady told the girl to press on the blueberry with her finger. If the blueberry was soft, that meant it was ripe. The girl thanked the lady, and pressed her finger on the blueberry. The blueberry was very soft! + +The girl was so happy that the blueberry was ripe. She thanked the nice lady again and promised to always be helpful. The girl ate the blueberry and it was so sweet! +One sunny day Bob and Sally went to the playground. Sally was excited and she shouted with joy. Bob was anxious and he stayed back. Sally didn't see him and she ran into the playground. + +She saw lots of toys and slides. At the top of the slide was a big bowl of spaghetti. She had never seen spaghetti before and she was curious about it. She wanted to try it. + +Sally was brave and so she ran to the bowl. She picked up a fork and took a bite. She liked the taste and she kept eating more. + +Suddenly, Bob came running in. He saw Sally eating the spaghetti and he was worried. He shouted at her to stop. Sally got scared and she stopped eating. She yielded to Bob's wishes. + +The sun was setting and it was time to go home. Bob was relieved and Sally was happy to be going home. She still remembered the tasty spaghetti and hoped to try it again someday. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was feeling kind of sad, so she decided to move outside. She walked around until she came to a park. It was peaceful. The girl was happy now. She looked around and she saw a waffle. She smiled and reached down to pick it up. + +The waffle was warm and delicious. The girl enjoyed every bite. She was feeling very good now. She moved over to the swings and hopped on one. She swung back and forth slowly and it felt so good. She could feel the peacefulness all around her. + +The girl finished the waffle and moved slowly to another part of the park. She watched the birds and the butterflies. She felt the peacefulness in her heart. The beautiful day was just what she needed. She moved slowly back home, feeling warm and happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a careless young child who liked to play with sticks in the forest. One day, while walking on a path, the child paused to pick up a stick. Suddenly, a rabbit hopped out of the bushes! The child was so excited that he started to chase it, but was quickly delayed as the rabbit was very fast. Sadly, the child couldn't catch it and the rabbit disappeared back into the bushes. The child continued on the path, but was careful to watch for more animals. He loved animals and wanted to be around them! That was the end of the child's adventure with the rabbit. He had fun, but knew to delay next time he wanted to catch an animal. +Mommy opened the bag. Inside the bag was a big cup. Mommy opened the cup and poured some juice in it. The juice was sweet and yummy. Daddy saw the cup and smiled. He opened another bag and pulled out a package of cookies. Daddy poured the cookies in the cup and said they were a snack. The juice and cookies made a gooey treat. Mommy and Daddy laughed and enjoyed their snack. +Once there was a boy who wanted a pet. One day he asked his parents if he could have one and they said yes. The boy was so excited! + +The boy went to the pet store and soon found a furry little puppy he liked. He named the pup 'Kitty'. + +Kitty was very small and the boy was careful to take good care of her. He fed her healthy food, brushed her fur and took her outside to play every day. Over time, Kitty became bigger and stronger. + +The boy and Kitty had lots of fun together and they became best friends. Kitty was so happy and healthy that her fur shone in the sun. + +The boy and his pet were inseparable and they were both very happy. The little boy had found his perfect pet and they would always be together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a hidden idea. She wanted to rub it, but she wasn't sure how. She looked around, but nothing seemed to help. + +Then, she saw a glimmering light coming from her mom's room. She walked inside, and there it was! A special box with lots of colorful things in it. When she opened it, she found a soft, furry thing. She knew it was right for her hidden idea. + +So she started to rub the furry thing, and little by little her idea started to come alive. She felt so proud of herself! She was so excited with her new idea, and she couldn't wait to show it to everyone. + +The little girl had found a way to make her hidden idea come alive, and it was all thanks to her special box. She was so happy that she had found a way to rub her idea into reality. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old and loved going to the park. Today was extra special because her dad was taking her to the park and he had a big surprise! + +When they arrived at the park, Lucy was so excited! She ran around, she squealed with glee, and she laughed in delight. + +In the middle of the park there was a big picnic blanket with a treat waiting. It was a special treat, just for Lucy. + +Lucy and her dad had a wonderful time at the park. They played lots of games, Lucy had her special treat, and dad shared lots of stories. It was an important and fun day. + +When they finished their park visit, they smiled and hugged each other. Lucy thanked her dad for taking her to the park, and her dad said she was the most important person in the world to him. +Once upon a time there was a man. He liked prunes a lot, so he went to find some. He looked in a lot of places, but he couldn't find them. He was getting lonely and sad, so he started to insist. He kept asking until he found some prunes. + +When he found the prunes, he was so happy. He took them home and shared them with his friends. Everyone was excited and had a good time. + +But the man kept insisting for more. This time, he was looking for a different kind of prune. One that was bigger and juicier than the one he already had. He kept asking until he found the one he was looking for. + +When he found the prune, he was so happy. He took it home and enjoyed it all by himself. He felt so content and not so lonely anymore. He was glad he had insisted! +The little girl was in a hurry. She wanted to get to the couch before her mommy did. She took small, easy steps and smiled because she knew she was going to win. + +When the little girl finally got to the couch, she was so happy. She jumped on it and wiggled around. The soft, cushy couch felt so good and she curled up into a tiny ball. + +Just then, the mommy came in. “Oh, there you are! I thought I was going to have to find you. Come on, it’s time to go!†+ +The little girl got up and gave her mommy a big hug before running off. She knew she had made it to the couch before her mommy. It was an easy win! +Once upon a time there was a mother and her little baby. Every day the mother would feed her cute baby. She would mix the special food and give it to her baby. The baby would be so delighted to eat the food. + +Then one special day, the mother found a charming little bird. She wanted to make sure it was safe and well, so she decided to feed it. She gave the bird some of the baby's special food and the bird was so happy. + +The mother and her baby watched the lovely bird fly around the garden. The mother smiled and thought the bird looked so charming. + +Since then, the mother has made sure to feed both her baby and the bird. She even gives them some of her own food, so they can all be happy and healthy. The end. +Once upon a time there was a big ship. It sailed across the see very fast. The sky was clear and the waves were calm. + +Suddenly, something scary happened. A big storm started and the sea became very rough. The ship couldn't sail anymore. In the storm, the ship was destroyed. + +Everyone was sad because the ship was gone. But then something amazing happened. The sun came out and the sea was still again. They saw a big island and it looked very clear. Everyone cheered. + +After a while, they built a new ship. It was strong and it could sail the sea very well. Everyone was happy and the new ship took them away. +Once there was a little girl who loved to organize her room. She had all sorts of things in there - toys, books, clothes, and even a bottle of perfume! + +One day, the little girl decided to organize her perfume. She carefully took the bottle out and looked at it. It was an original scent, one that she had never smelled before. She just had to know what it smelled like! + +So, she took the cap off the bottle and smelled it. Immediately she was filled with joy. The perfume was delightful. With each breath she took, she smelled new and beautiful things. + +The little girl put the cap back on the bottle and put the perfume back in its spot. She knew that she could keep enjoying the scent for many more days to come. +Once upon a time, there was a calm girl named Laura. She loved creating things with her hands. One day, Laura decided to make dough. She grabbed some flour and mixed it with water. She smiled as the dough started to take shape in her hands. + +While Laura was playing with the dough, something amazing happened. It started to move around by itself. Laura was amazed and watched as the dough rolled around and changed shape. + +Suddenly, something even more incredible happened. The dough started to fly through the air. It flew slowly around the room like a helicopter. Laura couldn't believe it! When the dough fell back down to the ground, it turned into a long piece of dough. + +Laura was so excited. She jumped up and down and clapped her hands. Then she quickly grabbed the long piece of dough and started making different shapes with it. + +She liked making the different shapes and enjoyed watching the dough move around. At the end of the day, Laura was filled with happiness and excitement. She had had a calm, but fun day! +John had never been to a festival before, but his mom said it would be a lot of fun. He was excited and asked a lot of questions. His mom smiled and said they would soon find out. + +When they arrived at the festival, John saw lots of bright colors and smiling people. He smiled too, and he couldn't wait to see what the festival was all about. + +After walking around for an hour and looking at all the tents and games, John started to get tired and a bit bored. But then, he heard a kind voice saying, 'Don't cry, John -come here and see this game.' John wiped his eyes and he followed the kind voice. It was a silly game and soon John remembered why he loved festivals so much. + +He laughed and he kept playing until it was time to go home. John said goodbye to his kind new friend and he smiled all the way home, thinking about all the fun they had. +Once upon a time there was a place. The place was tough. Two toys, a bunny and a bear, wanted to talk. So they hopped and scurried along until they arrived at the tough place. + +The bunny asked the bear, "What is this place?" +The bear said, "It is a tough place." +The bunny was scared, "It looks very tough. What should we do?" +The bear thought for a moment, then said, "Let's talk to the people here and ask them if they can help us." + +So the bunny and the bear started to talk to the people in the tough place. The people smiled and listened, then gave them lots of advice. + +The bunny and the bear thanked the people for their help. Then they hopped and scurried away, feeling much better about the tough place. +One day, the sun was shining brightly. There were many birds singing and the trees were waving in the wind. Tilly and Joe saw a slope in the park. It was very steep and slippery. +Tilly and Joe put their hands together and shouted "Let's slide!" and they both slid down the slope. +They were laughing loudly and were having so much fun! +But at the bottom of the slope, there was a large vegetable garden full of delicious vegetables. +They ran around in the garden. They grabbed lots of vegetables and put them in their bags. +The vegetables were so fresh and lively, they couldn't stop picking them. +After some time, Tilly and Joe said goodbye to the garden and slid back up the slope. +Both Tilly and Joe had big smiles on their faces and were excited to have an amazing lunch with the vegetables they collected. +The sun was still shining, and the birds were still singing. They knew that they had a tasty lunch coming up, and were planning to slide down the hill again soon. +Once upon a time there lived a very old man. He had a big white beard, and a big smile on his face. One day he had an urge to go outside and explore. He slowly got up and walked to the door. When he got there, he put his hands on his knees and counted to three. He opened the door and found a big, beautiful garden. There were colourful flowers and yummy fruit trees. He started walking around the garden and couldn’t believe how beautiful it was. Suddenly, he heard a noise to his left. He quickly looked over and saw a little yellow bird hopping around. The old man smiled and watched it for a while. Then, he waved and the bird flew away. The old man closed the door, put his hands on his knees and thought about all the wonderful things he had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a weak fridge. It had been living in the kitchen for a very long time. One day, the little fridge was feeling very hungry. It was so hungry that it wanted to go and find some food. + +So, the little fridge went tiptoeing through the house . But, as it was walking, it started to feel very cold and weak. Suddenly, it lost its footing and fell to the floor with a big bang! + +The fridge looked up and saw that all of its food had fallen out of it. It was so scared that it started to cry. It said, "Oh no! I lost all my food! Now I'm going to be hungry forever." + +But then, the fridge saw something wonderful - a plate of yummy food! It must have been left by the people who lived in the house. The little fridge was so happy that it stopped crying and ate the food until it was full. + +The little fridge never forgot that day. From then on, it waited patiently in the kitchen for the people to come home and give it food. The little fridge felt strong and happy again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very brave and liked to explore. +One day she decided to go on an adventure. She started to crawl around her house, looking into all the different rooms. Soon she came across a big pile of laundry. It was fierce and there were many strange things inside. +The little girl was scared, but she was brave and wanted to keep exploring. She started to crawl through the pile of laundry, but it was too loud and scary and she had to climb out. +After that, she decided to go a different way and look all around her house. She found lots of interesting things and had an amazing adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Polly and she was very pretty. + +One day Polly wanted to learn a special spell, so she asked her Mom and Dad to take her to the library. + +At the library they found a big book that had all kinds of spells in it! Polly was so excited and she wanted to take it home. + +Mom and Dad said that wasn't possible, so they took Polly to a store where she bought her own special spell book. + +When Polly opened the book she saw lots of special words and stories. All of the words were so pretty that she just had to try one out! + +She mostly knew the spell already as it was very easy to remember. When she got it right, a big sparkle of light shot out from her spell book and filled the room. + +Polly was so happy and excited that she had taken the time to learn the spell. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and lived in a big, red house. One day she got a special present. It was a new doll with big, blue eyes and bright yellow hair. + +Sarah was so excited about her new doll, but the next day her mom refused to let her keep it. Sarah was very sad and felt guilty. She knew she did something wrong, but she didn't know what it was. Her mom told her that she was too young for such a special present, so she had to give it back. + +Sarah felt so guilty about it that she refused to give it back. She wanted to keep it, but she knew she had to do what her mom said. Finally, after a few tears and a lot of protesting Sarah gave the doll back with a heavy heart. + +In the end, Sarah listened to her mom and gave the special present back. Even if it made Sarah very sad, she felt less guilty afterwards. +One day, a little girl named Sue wanted to be independent. She tried to fix her toy car by herself. She took a note from her mom that said, "I can fix it!" and put it on her wall. + +Sue asked her friend, Tom, to help her. Tom said, "I can't fix it. I don't know how." Sue was sad. She wanted to fix her toy car but didn't know what to do. + +Then, Sue's mom came into the room. She saw the note on the wall and smiled. Sue's mom said, "Let's fix the car together!" They worked together and fixed the toy car. Sue was happy and learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little cabin in the woods. A girl named Lily lived there with her mom and dad. They loved their cabin and were happy. + +One day, a spoiled boy named Tom came to visit. He saw the cabin and said, "This cabin is too small. I don't like it." Lily felt sad but wanted to show Tom the fun things they could do in the woods. + +Lily took Tom to a big tree, and they climbed it together. This made Tom very excited. He said, "Wow, this is fun! I like the woods now." Lily smiled and they played together all day. In the end, Tom learned that being in the cabin and the woods was a great time. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing outside. She saw a pretty, graceful bird flying in the sky. The bird came down and sat on a tree near Lily. Lily said, "Hello, bird! You are so pretty. I like your colors." + +The bird said, "Thank you, Lily. But I have a problem. I lost my shoe when I was flying. Can you help me find it?" Lily wanted to help the bird, so they looked for the shoe together. They looked in the grass, under the tree, and near the flowers, but they could not find the shoe. + +Then, the shoe appeared! It was in a small hole in the tree. Lily reached in and grabbed the shoe. She gave it to the bird, and the bird was very happy. "Thank you, Lily!" said the bird. "Now I can fly again with my shoe!" And the bird flew away, waving goodbye to Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple cat. This cat was a king. He had a shiny crown on his head. He liked to play and jump all day long. + +One day, the king cat climbed a tall tree. He wanted to see how high he could go. But when he got to the top, he started to fall. His crown fell off his head too. + +The king cat landed on the soft grass. He was okay, but his crown was not. It was broken. The king cat was sad. His friends, the little birds, helped him fix his crown. They all played together and had fun. The king cat was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the snow. He would make snowmen and throw snowballs with his friends. One day, Tim's mom told him that a big snow was coming. This made Tim very excited, but he didn't know that too much snow could be miserable. + +The next day, the snow started to fall. Tim put on his coat and went outside to play. He smiled as he saw the snow piling up, but soon he started to feel cold and wet. The snow was now so deep that it was hard for Tim to walk. He didn't think about how the snow could bring problems. + +Tim's friends came over to play in the snow, but they couldn't find Tim. They looked and looked, but the snow was too deep. They started to feel miserable too. Then, they saw Tim's hat poking out of the snow. They knew they had to help Tim. + +Together, Tim's friends dug through the snow until they found Tim. He was very cold, but happy to see his friends. They all went inside Tim's house to get warm and drink hot chocolate. From that day on, Tim and his friends knew that even though snow can be fun, too much snow can bring misery. But they also learned that friends can help make things better, even when times are hard. +Once upon a time, there was a big ball. The ball wanted to play a sport. It saw other balls playing and having fun. The big ball was sad because it had no friends to play with. + +One day, the big ball met a small ball. The small ball was very nice. They started to talk and discuss what sport they could play together. They wanted to find a sport that was cheap and easy for them. They thought and thought. + +Finally, they decided to play a fun game of rolling. It was a cheap sport and very easy for them. They rolled and rolled, laughing and having a great time. They became the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. Mia loved to read books. She had a big bookcase full of books in her room. + +One day, Mia went to her bookcase to choose a book to read. She saw a book with a picture of a fierce lion on it. The lion had a big mane and sharp teeth. Mia thought the lion looked fun, so she chose that book. + +Mia sat down and began to read the book. She read about the fierce lion who lived in the jungle. The lion met a little bird who said, "Hello, Mr. Lion! Will you be my friend?" The lion smiled and said, "Yes, little bird. We can be friends." + +Mia liked the story of the lion and the bird. She read it again and again. She was happy she chose that book from her bookcase. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pet dog named Max. They loved to play together in the park. + +One sunny day, Lily and Max were playing hide and seek. Max hid behind a big tree. Lily looked and looked for Max, but she could not find him. She began to worry. "Where is Max?" Lily asked a boy near her. + +"I saw Max behind that big tree," the boy said, pointing to the tree. Lily went to the tree and found Max. "There you are, Max!" she said. Max wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. Lily felt grateful to the boy for helping her find Max. + +From that day on, Lily, Max, and the boy, named Tom, became good friends. They played together every day in the village park, and they never worried about getting lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She lived in a big castle. The princess loved to play and have fun. She was wild and liked to run, jump, and laugh. She had many friends who liked to play with her. + +One day, the princess and her friends went outside to play. They played games like tag and hide-and-seek. The princess was very good at these games. She was fast and could find her friends easily. + +But then, something happened. The princess fell down and got dirty. She felt embarrass because everyone saw her fall. Her friends came to help her. They told her it was okay and that everyone falls sometimes. The princess smiled, and they all kept playing. The wild princess learned that it is okay to make mistakes and have fun with her friends. +One day, a little girl named Sally went for a walk. She took a lively step and saw a big rabbit. The rabbit was eating a salad. Sally said, "Hi, rabbit! Can I have some salad too?" + +The rabbit looked at Sally and said, "Sure, you can have some salad. But you must step carefully. There are bugs here." Sally was happy and took another lively step. She ate the salad with the rabbit. + +But Sally did not step carefully. She stepped on a bug. The bug was very sad. The rabbit was sad too. Sally felt bad. She said sorry to the bug and the rabbit. But the bug was still sad. Sally went home feeling sad too. The day did not end well for Sally, the rabbit, and the bug. +One day, a little boy named Mark found a big plastic toy. It was red and shiny. Mark was very happy. He wanted to show his friend, Sam, the toy. So he ran to Sam's house. + +When Mark got to Sam's house, he showed Sam the plastic toy. Sam looked at the toy and said, "That is a foolish toy. It can't do anything!" Mark felt sad, but he still liked his toy. + +Mark and Sam went to the park to play. They saw other kids with their toys. Some kids laughed at Mark's plastic toy. But Mark didn't care. He knew it was not foolish to love his toy. At the end of the day, Mark and his plastic toy went home, happy to have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to spray water on his plants. He had a small garden with flowers and fruits. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +One day, Tim saw a big ant in his garden. It was trying to eat his delicious fruits. Tim thought of an operation to save his fruits. He grabbed his water spray and started to spray the ant. The ant ran away, and Tim was happy. + +From that day on, Tim's garden was safe. The flowers grew big, and the fruits were delicious. Tim shared the fruits with his friends. They all loved the sweet taste. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who lived near the sea. She liked to wave at the boats that went by. She had a big, hard rock that she would sit on to watch the boats. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind blew very hard, and the sea was very angry. The woman did not want to sit on her hard rock, but she saw a boat in trouble. She wanted to help, so she waved and waved to get the boat's attention. + +But the wind was too strong, and the waves were too big. The woman could not help the boat. The boat sank, and the people on the boat were sad. The woman felt sad too. The moral of the story is that even when we try our best to help, sometimes things can still go wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved so much. One day, the toy car broke and Tim was sad. + +Tim's mommy gave him some tape to help fix the toy car. Tim used the tape to put the pieces back together. With the tape, the car became mighty and strong. + +Every day, Tim played with his mighty toy car. He learned how to improve his driving skills. The tape made the car even better than before. Tim and his toy car lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to keep everything organized. One day, she saw her toys all over the floor. She thought, "I should clean up!" So, she put all her toys in their right places. + +Lily's mother came into the room and saw how clean it was. She said, "Wow, Lily! You are so organized!" Lily felt happy that her mother noticed her hard work. She wanted to show her mother something special. + +Lily took her mother's hand and led her to a small table. On the table, there were pretty rocks that Lily had found outside. She had put them in a nice row. Lily said, "Look, Mom! I want to show you my rocks. I put them here so they look nice." Her mother smiled and said, "You did a great job, Lily! I am proud of you." +One morning, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a big, ancient tree in the park. The tree was very old and had many leaves. + +Tim asked his mom, "Can I change the tree?" His mom smiled and said, "You can't change the tree, but you can help it grow by giving it water and care." + +So, every morning, Tim and his mom went to the park to give water to the ancient tree. The tree grew bigger and stronger, and Tim was happy he could help. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little dog named Spot. Spot loved to move and play all day. He had strong legs that helped him run fast and jump high. Spot was always happy and full of energy. + +One day, while Spot was playing in the park, he saw a little bird with a hurt leg. The bird could not move or fly. Spot wanted to help the bird, so he thought of a clever idea. He found a soft leaf and gently picked up the bird with his mouth. + +Spot carried the bird to his home, where his family helped the bird get better. They gave the bird food and water, and soon the bird's leg was strong again. The bird could move and fly once more, and Spot was very happy. The bird and Spot became the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow bird. The bird had a hole in a tree that it called its own. The bird loved its hole very much. Every day, the bird would fly around and play with its friends. + +One day, the bird found a big, round, yellow ball. The bird thought the ball was very pretty. It wanted to take the ball back to its hole. So, the bird picked up the ball with its beak and flew back to the tree. + +When the bird got to its hole, it tried to put the yellow ball inside. But the hole was too small for the big ball. The bird was sad. It really wanted to keep the ball in its hole. Then, the bird's friends came to help. They all pushed and pushed, and the ball finally fit in the hole. The bird was very happy to have its yellow ball in its own hole. +Once upon a time, in a big pond, there was a unique frog named Fifi. Fifi loved to dive and jump all day long. She had many friends who also liked to play with her. + +One day, Fifi found a puzzle near the pond. It was a very pretty puzzle with many colors. Fifi and her friends wanted to put the puzzle together, so they started to work on it. + +Fifi and her friends were so happy when they finished the puzzle. It was a picture of a beautiful rainbow. They all cheered and then went back to the pond to dive and play some more. They knew that they were a great team and had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab who lived by the sea. The crab had a hard shell on his back to keep him safe. One sunny day, the crab was playing on the beach with his friend, a small fish. + +The crab said to the fish, "Let's play a game! I will hide in my shell and you try to find me!" The fish agreed and started to look for the crab. The crab hid in his shell and laughed, thinking the fish would not find him. + +But the sun was very hot that day, and the crab's shell started to get too warm. The crab felt the burn on his back and cried out, "Ouch! My shell is hot from the sun!" The fish heard the crab and found him right away. The fish said, "You silly crab, you should not hide in the sun! That was a stupid idea!" The crab agreed and they both laughed. From that day on, they played in the shade and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, in a nice, small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy arrow. One day, he went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tim met a new friend, Lily. They played together with the arrow. Tim would point the arrow, and Lily would run to get it. Then, Lily would point the arrow, and Tim would run to get it. They had a lot of fun playing this game. + +After a while, Tim said, "Lily, you are a nice friend. I like playing with you." Lily smiled and said, "You are a nice friend too, Tim. I like playing with you too." + +Then, Tim's mom called, "Tim, it's time to go home." Tim waved goodbye to Lily and said, "See you soon, Lily!" As they walked home, Tim told his mom all about his fun day at the park with his new friend and the arrow. +Once upon a time, there was a white kitten. The kitten liked to move and play all day. It had a lot of fun with its friends. + +One day, the white kitten went to the park. It moved fast and found a big tree. The kitten saw a red ball in the tree. It wanted to play with the ball. + +The white kitten moved up the tree to get the ball. It played with the ball and was very happy. Then, it moved back down the tree. The kitten took the ball home and played with it every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the woods. He saw many trees, flowers, and animals. The sun was shining, and the wind was gentle. + +As Tim walked, he saw a small house. He went closer and knocked on the door. A kind lady opened the door and said, "Welcome! My name is Sue. Come in, please." Tim went inside and saw a warm, cozy room. + +Suddenly, Tim stumbled on a toy. He felt a little pain, but Sue helped him stand up. "Oops! Be careful," said Sue with a gentle smile. Tim smiled back and said, "Thank you, Sue." They became good friends and played with toys together. +One day, a boy named Tim went for a jog. He liked to jog because it made him feel strong. On his jog, Tim saw a cauliflower on the ground. He thought it was funny to find a cauliflower while jogging. + +Tim picked up the cauliflower and kept jogging. He met his friend, Sam, who was also jogging. Tim showed the cauliflower to Sam. Sam said, "Wow, that's a big cauliflower! Let's take it home and share it with our families." + +So, Tim and Sam jogged back to their houses with the cauliflower. They felt happy because they found something cool on their jog. Their moms were proud of them for being dependable and sharing the cauliflower with their families. +Once upon a time, there was a big party. All the kids got an invitation. They were very happy. They wanted to go to the party and have fun. + +Before the party, the kids had to unpack their toys. They wanted to play with them at the party. The kids were very competitive. They wanted to see who had the best toy. + +At the party, they played with their toys. They laughed and had fun. The kids learned that it was not about who had the best toy. It was about having fun together. +Once upon a time, in a wide forest, there lived a foolish little mouse. The mouse always played tricks on his friends. One day, he saw a big tree with a hole in it. The mouse had an idea for a new trick. + +The foolish mouse told his friends that he could restore anything they lost. He said, "Just put it in the tree hole, and I will make it come back like magic!" His friends were excited and believed him. They put their toys and food in the tree hole. + +But the foolish mouse didn't know how to restore things. He just wanted to play a trick. The next day, when his friends came to get their things, they found the tree hole empty. The mouse had hidden all their things. His friends were sad and angry at the mouse. + +The foolish mouse felt bad for what he did. He tried to find the hidden things, but he couldn't remember where he put them. His friends didn't want to play with him anymore. In the end, the foolish mouse was all alone, and he learned that playing tricks on his friends was not a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a long caterpillar named Carl. Carl loved to do exercise every day. He would open his eyes and stretch his long body in the morning sun. + +One day, while Carl was doing his exercise, he saw a big, red ball. He wanted to play with it, so he opened his mouth and tried to push it. The ball rolled and rolled, and Carl had lots of fun. + +After playing for a long time, Carl was very tired. He went back to his home under a big green leaf. Carl closed his eyes and went to sleep, dreaming about his fun day and the new friends he would make tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a famous dog named Max. Max was famous because he could count. He loved to count everything he saw. One day, Max went to the park to play with his friends. + +While playing, Max heard a sound. It was a little girl named Sally. Sally was sad because she lost her toy. Max wanted to help Sally find her toy. He asked, "What does your toy look like?" + +Sally said, "It is small and red." Max and Sally looked all over the park. They counted all the red things they found. One, two, three, four, five. They found five red things, but none of them was Sally's toy. + +Finally, Max saw something under a tree. It was the red toy! Max gave it to Sally, and she was so happy. They both went back to play with their friends. From that day, Max became even more famous because he helped his friend find her toy. +Once upon a time, there was a tall ladder in a big park. Every day, many kids came to play with it. They liked to climb up and down the ladder very much. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim and a little girl named Mia came to play. They saw the ladder and ran fast to it. Tim said, "Let's see who can climb the ladder first!" Mia laughed and said, "Okay, let's race!" + +Tim and Mia climbed the ladder fast. Tim reached the top first and said, "I won!" Mia laughed and said, "Good job, Tim!" Then they both climbed down the ladder and played together all day. They had lots of fun and laughed a lot. +One day, a lively girl named Mia went to her mom's kitchen. She wanted to help her mom cook. Mia put on her apron and stood by the oven. She felt like a big girl. + +"Mom, can I help you?" Mia asked. Her mom said, "Yes, Mia. You can help me melt the butter." Mia was happy to help. She watched the butter melt in the pan. It was fun. + +But then, Mia's little brother Tom came into the kitchen. He wanted to help too. He tried to take Mia's apron. Mia said, "No, Tom! This is my apron!" Tom was sad. He cried. + +Mia's mom said, "Mia, please share your apron with Tom." Mia didn't want to, but she knew sharing was good. So, she gave Tom the apron. They both helped their mom cook. They were happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to play games with her friends. One day, she decided to play a new game called "Match the Eyes." Lucy was very competitive and wanted to win. + +Lucy and her friends took turns finding two cards with the same eyes on them. When they found a match, they would shout, "Match!" and keep the cards. Lucy was good at finding matches, but so was her friend Tom. They both wanted to win and get the most cards. + +At the end of the game, Lucy and Tom counted their cards. Lucy had ten cards, and Tom had ten cards too. They both won! Lucy learned that it was fun to be competitive, but it was even more fun to share a win with a friend. They laughed and played more games together, happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a lucky sack. He loved to gather things in it. One day, he went to the park to play. + +At the park, he saw a girl named Sue. She was sad. Tim asked, "Why are you sad?" Sue said, "I lost my toy. I can't find it." Tim wanted to help her. He said, "Let's use my lucky sack to gather toys for you." + +Tim and Sue went around the park. They gathered many toys in the lucky sack. They found balls, dolls, and cars. Sue was happy to see so many toys. But her toy was not there. Tim said, "Don't worry. We will find your toy." + +Finally, they found Sue's toy under a big tree. Sue was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Tim! You and your lucky sack helped me." Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +The moral of the story is: Helping others can make you feel happy and lucky too. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. Mia loved to help her mom. One day, her mom asked her to set the table for dinner. Mia was so happy to help. She took the plates, cups, and spoons and put them on the table. She made sure the table was clear and clean. + +Mia's mom said, "Mia, can you please load the cups with water?" Mia nodded and filled the cups with water. She put the cups on the table. Her little brother, Sam, came into the room. He saw the table and smiled. + +Sam said, "Wow, Mia! The table looks nice!" Mia smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam! I helped mom set the table for dinner." They both sat down at the table and waited for mom to bring the food. They had a fun dinner together, and Mia was proud of her work. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a dull bird who could not fly. The other birds would fly high in the sky, but the dull bird just sat on a branch and watched them. The dull bird felt sad and lonely. + +One day, the dull bird saw a big pile of candy on the ground. The other birds wanted the candy too, but they were too high up in the sky to see it. The dull bird hopped down from the branch and started to eat the candy. It was so happy! + +Soon, the other birds saw the dull bird eating the candy and they flew down to join it. They all shared the candy and had a great time. The dull bird was not sad anymore. The other birds learned that it is good to share and help others, even if they are different. And the dull bird learned that even if it could not fly, it still had something special to share. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to play with her toys and eat yummy food. One day, Lucy found a big box of salt in the kitchen. She did not know what it was, but she wanted to try it. + +Lucy put some salt on her tongue and it felt very strange. It was not sweet like sugar, but it was not bad either. She felt a little uncomfortable because it was a new taste for her. Lucy decided to put some salt on her food to see if it would make it taste better. + +She put some salt on her apple, but it did not taste good. She put some salt on her bread, but it did not taste good either. Then, she put some salt on her vegetables, and it tasted very good! Lucy learned that salt can make some food taste better, but not all food. And she also learned that trying new things can sometimes feel uncomfortable, but it can also be fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy chain that he loved to hold. He took it with him everywhere he went. The chain was shiny and fun to play with. + +One day, Tim was playing outside when it started to get dark. He looked up at the sky and saw the big, bright moon. Tim wanted to show the moon his chain, so he held it up high. He thought the moon would like it because it was shiny like the moon. + +As Tim held the chain up, he saw the moon's light shine on it. He was happy that the moon could see his chain. He played with it until he got sleepy. Then, Tim went inside, put his chain next to his bed, and went to sleep with a big smile on his face. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the doctor with her mom. Lucy was scared, but her mom said, "Don't worry, the doctor is nice and will make you feel better." + +When they got to the doctor's office, the room was clean and clear. The doctor came in and said, "Hello, Lucy! I am Dr. Smith. How can I help you today?" Lucy told the doctor that her tummy hurt. + +Dr. Smith smiled and said, "Let's imagine we are in a magic land, and I am a magic doctor who can make your tummy feel better." Lucy closed her eyes and imagined they were in a magic land. Dr. Smith gave her some medicine, and her tummy started to feel better. + +Lucy was happy and said, "Thank you, Dr. Smith!" Her mom was happy too. They went home, and Lucy felt better. She knew that the doctor was her friend and would always help her. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Amy wanted to ride her bike. She had an incredible red bike with shiny wheels. But before she could ride, her mom said she needed to take a test. + +"Okay, Amy, if you pass this test, you can ride your bike," said Mom. The test was to ride in a straight line and stop at the end. Amy felt scared but wanted to try. + +Amy got on her bike and started to ride. She tried to go straight, but she wobbled a little. She kept trying and finally did it! She passed the test and could now ride her bike. Amy felt so happy and proud. +Once upon a time, in a big, big forest, there was a yellow kangaroo. This kangaroo had a big, big jump. He liked to jump all day long. The yellow kangaroo had many friends in the forest. They played together every day. + +One day, the yellow kangaroo lost his big, big jump. He was sad. His friends wanted to help him. They tried to find a way to replace his big, big jump. They looked high and low, but they could not find it. + +Then, a little bird had a big, big idea. The little bird told the yellow kangaroo to close his eyes and think of his big, big jump. The yellow kangaroo did what the little bird said. When he opened his eyes, he had his big, big jump back. The yellow kangaroo was so happy! He thanked his friends for helping him replace his big, big jump. They all played together and had fun again. +One sunny day, a little boat named Bob wanted to sail on the big blue sea. Bob was excited to make big loops in the water. He loved to go round and round, but sometimes it made him dizzy. + +Bob met a new friend, a fish named Fin. Fin was a happy fish who liked to swim fast. "Hi, I'm Fin!" said the fish. "Do you want to play with me?" Bob said, "Yes! Let's sail and make loops together!" + +Bob and Fin sailed and swam fast, making big loops in the water. They laughed and had so much fun. But soon, Bob started to feel dizzy from all the loops. "I need to stop," said Bob, "I'm feeling dizzy." Fin understood and they both slowed down. They still had a great time, sailing and swimming together in the big blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little engine named Eddie. Eddie was very excited because he was going to be in a big race. He knew the race would include many other engines, but he wanted to win. + +One day, Eddie saw a big hill while he was practicing for the race. He tried to go up the hill, but it was too hard. Eddie knew he needed to get stronger if he wanted to win the race. So, he practiced and practiced, going up and down the hill every day. + +Finally, the day of the race came. Eddie was still excited, but also a little scared. As the race started, Eddie and the other engines went very fast. When they reached the big hill, Eddie remembered his practice. He pushed and pushed, and went up the hill faster than all the other engines. At the end of the race, Eddie won! All his hard work had paid off, and he was the happiest little engine. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to play in the park. She saw a big tree and thought it would be a good place to hide. Lily ran behind the tree and started to count. "One, two, three!" she said. + +Soon, her friend Tom came to the park. He looked around and asked, "Where is Lily? I can't see her yet." Lily heard Tom and giggled. She jumped out from behind the tree and shouted, "Here I am!" Tom laughed and said, "You are good at hiding!" + +Lily and Tom played hide and seek all day. When they got hungry, they ate some delicious apples from the tree. They smiled and said, "Yummy! These apples are so good!" They played until the sun went down and then went home to tell their parents about their fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play near the sea. One day, he saw a big wave coming towards him. Tim was very happy and excited. He jumped up and down, waiting for the wave to come. + +As the wave got closer, Tim saw something in the water. He decided to peek at it. It was a big, green, disgusting fish! Tim was scared, but he wanted to be brave. He took a deep breath and said hello to the fish. + +The fish looked at Tim and smiled. It was not so scary after all. The fish jumped out of the water and made a big splash! Tim laughed and clapped his hands. They played together all day, and Tim learned that even if something looks disgusting, it can still be a good friend. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally liked to take walks with her mom. One day, while they were walking, Sally found a piece of gum on the ground. + +Sally wanted to take the gum home with her. Her mom said, "No, Sally. We don't take things we find on the ground." Sally was sad, but she listened to her mom. + +The next day, Sally and her mom went to the store. Sally saw gum on a shelf. Her mom let her take the gum home. Sally was happy. She learned that it is better to take things from the store and not from the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat named Tom. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. They liked to play and laugh all day long. + +One day, Sue and Tom went to the park. They wanted to play hide and seek. Tom was very good at hiding, and Sue had to look very hard to find him. As she looked around, she heard a small whisper. She followed the sound and found Tom hiding under a big tree. They laughed and continued to play. + +As the sun began to set, Sue and Tom started to feel tired. They walked back to their small house, holding hands in the silence of the evening. They were happy to have each other as best friends. When they got home, they ate dinner, shared a big hug, and went to bed, ready for another day of fun and adventure together. +Once upon a time, in a big castle, there was a kind queen. The queen had a light, soft blanket. She loved her blanket very much. One day, she saw a small, sad girl outside the castle. The queen had an idea. + +The queen took her light blanket and spread it on the grass. She called the small girl to come and sit with her. They sat on the blanket and talked. The small girl was not sad anymore. They became good friends. + +Later, the small girl and the queen played together. They spread the light blanket on the grass again and had a fun picnic. They laughed and ate yummy food. The queen was happy that she could make the small girl smile. The small girl was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lily loved the color orange. She had orange clothes, orange toys, and even an orange cat named Max. + +One sunny day, Lily and Max went for a walk. They saw a big orange barrel in the park. Lily was so excited! She wanted to take the barrel home. So, Lily and Max pushed the barrel all the way to their house. + +When they got home, Lily's mom and dad were surprised to see the big orange barrel. They helped Lily clean it and put it in the backyard. Lily and Max played with the barrel every day. They would hide in it, roll it around, and even pretend it was a spaceship. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a dog named Spot went for a jog. He liked to run and play in the park. The sun was bright and the grass was green. Spot was having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Spot saw a big red ball. He thought it was his ball, but he was not sure. Spot felt a little stupid for not knowing if it was his ball or not. He wanted to play with the ball, but he didn't want to take someone else's toy. + +Then, Spot realized that his ball had a small blue spot on it. He looked at the big red ball and saw that it had a small blue spot too. Spot was so happy that he found his ball. He played with it all day long and had a great time at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big dance party. Everyone was excited to dance to jazz music. They all wore pretty clothes to look attractive. + +A little girl named Lily wanted to go to the dance party too. She put on her favorite dress and asked her mom, "Can I go to the dance party, please?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can go, but be back before bedtime." + +At the dance party, Lily saw her friends and they all danced together. They laughed and clapped their hands to the fun jazz music. Everyone thought Lily and her friends looked very attractive in their pretty clothes. They danced and danced until it was time to go home. + +When Lily got home, she told her mom all about the dance party. She said, "I had so much fun dancing to jazz music with my friends!" Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad you had a great time, sweetie. Now, it's time for bed." Lily went to sleep with a big smile on her face, dreaming of the fun dance party. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Max lived in a small house. One sunny day, Max saw a big bird in the yard. The bird was very foolish and liked to talk a lot. Max wanted to be friends with the bird. + +Max said to the bird, "Will you be my friend? I promise to be a good friend." The bird liked Max's promise, so they became friends. They played games and talked every day. + +Max and the bird were very happy. They learned that even if someone is foolish, they can still be a good friend. And they kept their promise to each other, always being good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal mule named Mimi. Mimi lived on a farm with her best friend, a little boy named Timmy. They loved to play in the park near the farm. + +One sunny day, Timmy said to Mimi, "Let's go to the park and play!" Mimi was very happy and followed Timmy. They ran and played in the park all day long. Mimi was very loyal and stayed close to Timmy. + +As they played, a big wind came and blew Timmy's hat away. Timmy was sad and said, "Oh no, my hat!" Mimi saw the hat and quickly ran to get it. She picked it up with her mouth and brought it back to Timmy. + +Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mimi! You are the best and most loyal mule ever!" They both smiled and continued to play in the park until the sun went down. Timmy and Mimi were the best of friends and always had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to visit his friend, the big bin, every day. The big bin lived in the park near Tim's house. Tim would always talk to the big bin and tell him stories. + +One day, Tim saw a dead bird near the big bin. Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. He told the big bin about the dead bird. The big bin listened and told Tim to come back the next day. Tim went home, feeling a little better. + +The next day, Tim went to visit the big bin again. To his surprise, he saw a pretty flower growing where the dead bird was. Tim was happy and knew that the big bin had made the flower grow. From that day on, Tim and the big bin were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a wild cat named Tiny. Tiny loved to play all day long. He liked to run, jump, and pinch his toys with his sharp claws. + +One day, Tiny found a big box in the yard. He was very excited. He jumped on the box, and then he went inside. It was dark, but he didn't mind. He thought it was fun to hide in the box. + +In the box, Tiny found a soft ball. He pinched it with his claws and played with it for hours. He was so happy with his new toy. After a while, he got tired and fell asleep in the box. When he woke up, he jumped out of the box and went back to his wild adventures in the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a calm little girl named Lily. She loved to zip her coat up and down. One day, she had a dream about a big, fun park. + +In her dream, Lily met a talking cat. The cat said, "Hi, Lily! Let's zip down the slide together!" Lily and the cat played and laughed all day. + +When Lily woke up, she told her mom about her dream. Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun dream, Lily. Maybe we can go to the park today and zip down the slide together!" +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Tuna. Tuna loved to take things from others without asking. One day, Tuna saw a big, yummy cake on the table. Tuna thought, "I want that cake!" So, Tuna jumped up and took the cake. + +Tuna's friend, Doggy, saw what happened. Doggy said, "Tuna, that's not nice! You should ask before you take things." Tuna felt bad and didn't know that it was wrong to take without asking. Tuna was ignorant about this. + +Tuna wanted to make things right. Tuna went to the owner of the cake, a kind bunny named Hops. Tuna said, "Hops, I'm sorry I took your cake without asking. I didn't know it was bad. Can I give it back?" Hops smiled and said, "Thank you for saying sorry, Tuna. You can keep the cake, but remember to ask next time." + +Tuna learned a very important lesson that day. It's not nice to take things without asking. Always ask before you take something that isn't yours. And if you make a mistake, say sorry and try to make it right. +Once upon a time, there was a big, round pumpkin. It lived in a fair garden with many other plants. The pumpkin was very happy in the garden. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the garden. She saw the pumpkin and said, "You remind me of a big, orange ball!" The pumpkin smiled and felt very special. + +Lily played with the pumpkin every day. They became best friends. They had lots of fun in the fair garden. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful little girl named Sue. Sue liked to wake up early and help her mom with her work. One day, her mom asked her to get a big pot from the shelf. + +Sue said, "Okay, Mom! I will get the pot for you." She tried to reach the pot, but it was too high. She needed help. Sue saw her big brother, Tim, and asked him, "Tim, can you please help me get the pot?" + +Tim smiled and said, "Of course, Sue!" He reached up and got the pot for her. Sue was very happy and thanked Tim. She took the pot to her mom, who was proud of her for asking for help. + +Later that day, Sue and Tim played outside together. They laughed and had fun. And from that day on, they always helped each other when they needed it. +One day, a lively reindeer named Remy was playing in the snow. He liked to run and jump with his friends. They all had so much fun together. + +Remy was hungry, so he said to his friends, "I want to eat now." His friends were also hungry, so they all went to find food. They found some tasty grass and leaves to eat. + +After they finished eating, Remy and his friends felt happy and full. They went back to playing in the snow and having fun together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear a big, red bow in her hair. One day, while she was playing, she met a small, lost bird. + +"Help! Help!" cried the bird. "I can't find my way home!" + +Lily wanted to help the bird, so she said, "Don't worry, little bird. I will help you find your way home." + +As they walked through the wild forest, Lily used her big, red bow to mark the trees they passed. This way, they would not get lost. The little bird was very happy that Lily was helping him. + +Finally, they found the bird's home, and the bird's family was so grateful. They thanked Lily for her help and kindness. The moral of the story is that helping others can make you feel good and bring happiness to everyone. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He saw a big, sweet dog playing with a ball. Tim wanted to play with the dog, too. He moved closer to the dog and said, "Hi, dog! Can I play with you?" + +The dog was happy to play with Tim. They played with the ball and ran around the park. The dog barked, "Woof, woof!" Tim laughed and said, "You are a fun dog!" + +After a while, they were both tired. They sat under a tree and shared a sweet apple. Tim and the dog became good friends. They played together in the park every day. Tim was happy he moved closer to the sweet dog he saw that day. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious kitten named Luna. Luna liked to play in the big garden. One day, Luna saw a big box in the garden. She was very curious about the big box. + +Luna went to the big box and tried to open it. Inside the box, she found a little bird. The little bird said, "Please do not disturb me!" Luna was surprised and asked, "Why are you in the big box?" + +The little bird replied, "I am hiding from a big, scary dog. He wants to catch me." Luna felt sad for the little bird and wanted to help. So, she thought of a plan to keep the little bird safe from the big, scary dog. + +Luna and the little bird became good friends. They played together in the big garden every day. And the big, scary dog never disturbed them again. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a big screen in his room. He liked to watch fun shows on it. One day, a fierce lion entered his room through the window. Tim was scared, but the lion looked sad. + +"Why are you sad?" Tim asked the lion. The lion said, "I lost my family. I don't know where they are." Tim wanted to help the lion find his family. So, they went outside to look for them. + +They walked and walked until they found the lion's family. The lion was happy and said, "Thank you, Tim!" Tim and the lion became good friends. They went back to Tim's house and watched fun shows on the big screen together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the forest. He saw a big tree that was very rare. It had many colors and looked very special. Tim wanted to climb the tree to see what was at the top. + +As he climbed, he met a bird who told him to trust her. The bird said she would help him get to the top of the tree. Tim trusted the bird and followed her up the tree. They climbed higher and higher. + +But when they reached the top, the bird flew away, leaving Tim all alone. He was scared and didn't know how to get down. Tim cried and wished he never climbed the tree. The rare tree was not fun anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Amy and her mom. Amy loved to play with her toys, but sometimes she would drop them and make a big mess. Her mom would tell her, "Amy, please pick up your toys and put them away." + +One sunny day, Amy and her mom went for a walk. They saw a big pile of junk near the road. Amy asked, "Mom, why is there so much junk here?" Her mom replied, "Someone must have dropped it here, and now it's making our town look bad." + +As they walked, Amy saw a thick branch hanging over the road. She thought it was fun to jump and try to touch it. Her mom warned her, "Be careful, Amy. That branch could fall and hurt someone." + +The next day, they went for another walk. They saw that the big pile of junk was gone, and the thick branch had fallen right where the junk used to be. Amy said, "Mom, look! The branch fell, but it didn't hurt anyone because the junk was there." Her mom smiled and said, "You're right, Amy. Sometimes things happen for a reason." + +From that day on, Amy learned to be more careful with her toys and not to drop them. She also learned that even things that seem bad, like a pile of junk, can sometimes be helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a unique cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was not like other cats. He could talk to people! One day, Fluffy met a little girl named Emma. + +"Hi Emma," said Fluffy. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Emma was very surprised. "Wow, you can talk!" she said. "But I can't play right now. I have to take an exam." + +Fluffy did not know what an exam was, but he did not want to ignore Emma. So he said, "I can help you with your exam!" + +Emma smiled. "Okay, let's do it together!" They worked on the exam, and Fluffy helped Emma with her questions. When they were done, Emma was very happy. + +"Thank you, Fluffy!" she said. "You are a great friend." And from that day on, Emma and Fluffy were best friends, and they played together every day. +One day, a boy named Tim saw a big aeroplane in the sky. He wanted to fly like the aeroplane, so he asked his mom, "Can I fly like the aeroplane?" + +His mom said, "No, Tim. You are too little to fly like an aeroplane. But you can play with a toy aeroplane." + +Tim felt silly for asking, but he played with his toy aeroplane anyway. He made it fly around the room and pretended he was in the sky. But then, the toy broke. The wing fell off, and Tim was sad. + +He asked his dad, "Can you replace the wing on my aeroplane?" His dad said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I can't fix it. We have to buy a new one." + +Tim was very sad. He could not play with his toy aeroplane anymore. He learned to be more careful with his toys, so they would not break. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red stable. In the stable, there lived a smart horse named Max. Max had a big, soft bed made of hay. + +One day, Max felt very sleepy. He let out a big yawn and decided to take a nap. Max curled up in his soft bed and closed his eyes. + +While Max was sleeping, a little bird flew into the stable. The bird saw Max and thought he was very smart. The bird sang a sweet song to Max. Max smiled in his sleep, and they both had a very good day. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a chubby cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to eat and play all day long. One sunny day, Whiskers went to the market to find something yummy to eat. + +At the market, Whiskers met a friendly dog named Spot. Spot said, "Hi Whiskers! I recommend you try the lemons. They are very tasty!" Whiskers had never tried a lemon before, so he decided to give it a try. + +Whiskers took a big bite of the lemon and made a funny face. "Yuck! This is sour!" he said. Spot laughed and said, "I was just joking, Whiskers! Lemons are not for eating by themselves. But they are good when you mix them with other things." Whiskers and Spot laughed together and went on to find something else to eat. From that day on, they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a modern house with his mom, dad, and little sister, Sue. One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, can you help me make cocoa for you and Sue?" + +Tim was excited to help his mom make cocoa. He got out the cups, spoons, and cocoa mix. Tim's mom poured hot water into the cups, and then Tim added the cocoa mix. He stirred and stirred until the cocoa was ready. Tim was very proud of the cocoa he made. + +Tim called Sue into the kitchen. "Sue, come try the cocoa I made!" Sue took a sip and smiled. "Yummy, Tim! You did a great job!" Just then, Tim's mom realized she forgot the marshmallows. "Oh no, I forgot the marshmallows!" she said. Tim and Sue laughed and said, "That's okay, Mom. The cocoa is still delicious!" They all enjoyed their cocoa together, even without the marshmallows. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy yacht. It was a fragile toy, so he had to be careful with it. He loved to play with his yacht in the water. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He brought his fragile yacht with him. They found a small pond and Tim put his yacht in the water. He was very happy to see it float. + +Tim's mom said, "Remember, Tim, be gentle with your yacht. It is fragile." Tim nodded and remembered to be careful. He played with his yacht all day and had lots of fun. + +As the sun began to set, Tim and his mom decided to go home. Tim carefully picked up his fragile yacht and held it close. He was proud that he remembered to be gentle with it. + +That night, Tim placed his yacht on his shelf and went to bed. He had sweet dreams of sailing on a big yacht with his mom, and he knew that he would always remember this special day. +One day, a little dog named Max went outside to play. It was an icy cold day, but Max didn't mind. He loved to run and jump in the snow. As he played, he found a long chain lying in the snow. Max picked it up with his mouth and started to drag it around. + +Max saw his friend, a big bear named Ben. Ben looked at the chain and said, "What do you have there, Max?" Max replied, "I found this chain in the snow. Let's play with it!" Ben agreed, and they began to play a game of tug-of-war with the chain. They pulled and pulled, having lots of fun in the cold. + +After a while, Max and Ben were tired and very dirty. Max's mom called him inside and said, "Max, it's time to bathe. You're all dirty from playing outside." Max didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. He said goodbye to Ben and went inside. + +Max's mom filled the tub with warm water and helped him bathe. Max splashed and played in the water, getting all the dirt off. When he was all clean, Max's mom wrapped him in a warm, soft towel. Max felt cozy and happy after his fun day playing in the snow with his friend Ben and the long chain. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big slide and wanted to play on it. Tim saw that the slide was very organized, with a line of kids waiting to go down. + +Tim stood in line and waited for his turn. While he was waiting, he made a new friend named Lily. They talked and laughed together. Lily said, "I like this slide a lot. It's so much fun!" + +When it was Tim's turn, he climbed up the slide and slid down fast. He had a big smile on his face. Lily went next and she was happy too. After they both went down the slide, they gave each other a kiss on the cheek and became best friends. They played together at the park all day, and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to collect sticks. Every day, he would go outside and find the best sticks to add to his collection. One day, he saw a big stick near the fireplace. Tim wanted to pick up the stick, but it was too heavy for him. He felt frustrated. + +Tim's mom saw him and asked, "What's wrong, Tim?" Tim said, "I can't pick up the big stick for my collection. It's too heavy." His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have an idea that might help you." + +The next day, Tim's mom gave him a small bag. She said, "This bag will help you collect more sticks, even the heavy ones." Tim was excited and started to put all his sticks in the bag. When he tried to pick up the big stick near the fireplace again, he found that he could now carry it with the help of the bag. + +Tim was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mom! Now I can collect even more sticks for my collection." And from that day on, Tim and his mom would go outside together, collecting sticks and putting them in the bag. They would then take the sticks back home and place them near the fireplace, making a beautiful display of all the sticks they had found. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a kind man named Tom. Tom had many friends because he was always available to help them. He had a big heart and loved to share. + +One day, a war started between the village and a group of bad people. The village needed help, so Tom decided to part from his home and join the fight. His friends were sad to see him go, but they knew he was brave. + +During the war, Tom met another brave man named Sam. Tom said to Sam, "We must work together to win this fight." Sam agreed and they became a strong team. + +With Tom and Sam working together, the village was able to win the war. The bad people went away and peace returned to the village. Everyone was happy to have their friend Tom back, and they celebrated the victory together. +Once upon a time, there was a big square. This square was very important to the people in the town. They all loved to play and have fun in the square. + +One day, a big truck came to the square. The truck had a hose that could spray water. The children were excited to see the truck. They knew it was time to play in the water. + +The truck started to spray water all over the square. The children laughed and jumped in the water. They splashed and played all day long. The important square was a happy place for everyone. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big castle, there lived a queen. The queen was very flexible. She could bend and twist her body in many ways. One day, the queen wanted to play a game with her friends. + +The queen said, "Let's play a game where we hurry and bend our bodies like me!" All her friends were excited to play the game. They all stood in a big circle and started to bend and twist their bodies. + +One friend said, "I can't hurry and bend like you, queen!" The queen smiled and said, "That's okay! Just try your best and have fun!" + +All the friends played the game and had a lot of fun. They learned that it was good to be flexible and try new things. The queen was happy to see her friends having fun and learning to be flexible too. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, rough ball. He loved to play with it all day. One day, Tim saw a girl named Sue. She had a small, smooth ball. Tim wanted to try and play with Sue's ball. + +Tim said, "Sue, can I try your ball?" Sue said, "Yes, Tim, but you have to be careful. It is not like your rough ball." Tim was very happy. He tried to play with Sue's ball in a gentle way. + +They played together and had lots of fun. Tim learned a new way to play with balls. He was happy to have a new friend and to learn something new. They played together every day and had lots of fun with their rough and smooth balls. +Once upon a time, there was a tired dog named Mark. Mark liked to walk around the town with his friend, Tim. One sunny day, they went on a long walk together. They saw many things like trees, flowers, and birds. + +As they walked, Mark and Tim saw a big, red mailbox. "What is that?" asked Tim. "It's a mailbox," said Mark. "People put letters in it to send to their friends." Tim thought it was very interesting. + +Mark and Tim were very tired after their long walk. They decided to sit down under a big tree near the mailbox. They talked and laughed together, enjoying the cool shade. Soon, they went back home, excited to tell their friends about the big, red mailbox they found. +Once upon a time, there was a small lime. The small lime lived in a big tree with many other limes. One day, the small lime fell off the tree and rolled away. + +The small lime rolled into a big forest. In the forest, the small lime met a big bear. The bear said, "Hi, small lime! What are you doing here?" The small lime said, "I fell off my tree. I am lost." + +The big bear wanted to help the small lime. They walked together, looking for the tree. Then, they saw a big rock. The big bear said, "Let's look behind the rock." They looked, and the tree was there! The small lime was so happy. + +But then, the small lime started to disappear! The big bear was sad. The small lime said, "Don't be sad. I will be back next year when I grow again." + +And so, the big bear said goodbye to the small lime. The small lime disappeared, but the big bear knew they would meet again next year. The big bear was happy and waited for the small lime to come back. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toys and listen to his radio. One day, Tim heard a fun song on the radio and wanted to sing it too. He asked his mom, "Mom, can you write the song for me?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Tim. I will write the song for you." She took a paper and a pen and wrote the song down. Tim was very happy. He sang the song all day long, "La, la, la, I love my radio!" + +The next day, Tim's friend, Lily, came to play. Tim showed her the song his mom wrote for him. Lily liked the song too. They both sang together, "La, la, la, we love our radio!" + +And from that day on, Tim and Lily sang the song every time they played together. They had lots of fun and always remembered to thank Tim's mom for writing the song for them. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a little sunflower named Sunny. Sunny was a happy sunflower who loved to play with his friends. One day, Sunny was playing hide and seek with his friends, the butterflies and the bees. + +Sunny was very good at hiding, but this time he was embarrassed because he could not find a good hiding spot. He started to panic. He saw his friend Bee flying nearby and asked, "Bee, can you help me find a hiding spot?" + +Bee smiled and said, "Sure, Sunny! Follow me!" Bee led Sunny to a perfect hiding spot behind a big rock. Sunny was so happy and grateful for Bee's help. + +As they continued to play, Sunny learned that it was okay to ask for help when he needed it. He also learned that his friends were always there to help him. The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help and that friends are always there to support each other. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a sleepy butterfly sitting on a big flower. Lily wanted to hold the butterfly in her hands. She slowly moved her hands closer to the butterfly and said, "Hi, Mr. Butterfly! Can I hold you?" + +The sleepy butterfly opened its wings and said, "Yes, Lily, you can hold me. But be very gentle." Lily carefully held the butterfly in her hands. She felt so happy and smiled. The butterfly was so pretty and colorful. + +Lily and the butterfly played together all day. They danced and laughed under the warm sun. When the sun started to set, the butterfly said, "Thank you, Lily, for a fun day. Now, it's time for me to go home." Lily let the butterfly go, and it flew away into the sky. She waved goodbye and went home, feeling sleepy after a day full of fun and new friends. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She was very excited because it was a sunny day. Lily saw a big bush with pretty red flowers. She wanted to pick some flowers for her mom. + +Lily met a small bird by the bush. The bird said, "Please don't pick the flowers. We value them because they are our home." Lily felt sad but she understood. She didn't want to take away the bird's home. + +Lily and the bird became friends. They played near the bush all day. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to her new friend. She was happy to leave the flowers for the bird, and she knew her mom would be proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle on a dry hill. A little boy named Tim lived near the castle. One day, Tim saw a pretty bird on the high wall of the castle. He wanted to touch the bird, but he could not reach it. + +Tim called his friend, Sally. "Sally, help me reach the pretty bird!" he said. Sally came with a long stick. They tried to reach the bird with the stick, but the bird flew away. + +"Let's go inside the castle!" said Tim. They went inside and saw a big room with a long table. On the table, there were many yummy foods. They ate and played, and they forgot about the pretty bird. They had a fun day at the castle. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play in the dirt. One day, while he was playing, he found an ugly bottle. It was old and dirty. Tim picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"Look, Mom! I found an ugly bottle!" Tim said. His mom looked at the bottle and smiled. "That's very interesting, Tim," she said. "Why don't you bury it in the garden and maybe something will grow?" + +So, Tim went to the garden with the ugly bottle. He dug a hole and put the bottle in it. Then, he covered it with dirt. Every day, Tim would go to the garden and check if something had grown. + +One day, Tim saw a beautiful flower growing where he had buried the ugly bottle. He was so happy! He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, look! The ugly bottle made a pretty flower grow!" His mom hugged him and said, "That's wonderful, Tim! Sometimes, even ugly things can make beautiful things happen." They both smiled and went to the garden to enjoy the pretty flower together. +One day, a bright sun was in the sky. A boy named Tom went to play outside. He saw a band near a tree. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +Tom saw his friend, Sam. Sam had a hurt leg. Tom said, "I can help you heal with my band!" Sam looked at the band and smiled. "Thank you, Tom!" said Sam. Tom put the band on Sam's leg. + +But the band did not help. Sam's leg still hurt a lot. Tom and Sam were sad. The bright sun went away, and it was time to go home. They did not have fun that day. +One sunny day, Tom was eager to help his mom cook. It was a new season, and they wanted to make a yummy soup. Tom's mom said, "Tom, can you stir the pot for me?" Tom was excited and said, "Yes, mom!" + +Tom took a big spoon and stirred the pot. As he stirred, he saw the colors and smells mix together. He could see the orange carrots, green peas, and yellow corn. The soup smelled so good! Tom's mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tom!" + +After the soup was done, Tom and his mom sat down to eat. They talked about the new season and how much fun they would have. Tom was happy he could help his mom cook, and they both enjoyed the yummy soup. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big box of toys. He loved to play with all of them. One day, he found a new toy. It was a puzzle with many pieces. Tim was very excited to play with it. + +Tim started to put the puzzle together. He found a piece that looked spoiled. It was bent and had a tear. Tim was sad. He wanted his puzzle to be perfect. His friend, Sam, came over to play. Sam saw that Tim was sad and asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" + +Tim showed Sam the spoiled piece. Sam said, "Don't worry, Tim. We can still put the puzzle together. We just need to quit using the spoiled piece." Tim and Sam worked together to put the puzzle together without the spoiled piece. + +In the end, Tim and Sam finished the puzzle. They were very happy. They knew that even if one piece was spoiled, they could still have fun playing together. They played with the puzzle all day and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a big, weird bird named Bob. Bob lived in a luxury nest high up in a tree. He loved to fly around and talk to his friends. + +One day, Bob met a new friend named Tim. Tim said, "Bob, I want to leave my old nest and live in a luxury nest like yours!" Bob thought it was a great idea, so they flew off to find a luxury nest for Tim. + +They found a luxury nest, but it was already full of other birds. The birds in the nest said, "You can't live here, there's no room for you!" Tim was very sad and cried. Bob didn't know what to do, so they left the nest. + +As they flew away, they saw a big storm coming. The wind was very strong and the rain was heavy. Bob and Tim tried to find shelter, but they couldn't find any. The storm was too strong, and they were both swept away by the wind. + +In the end, Bob and Tim were lost and couldn't find their way back home. They never got to live in a luxury nest, and they never saw their friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color. One hot day, Lily sat at her desk with her crayons and paper. She wanted to make a beautiful picture for her mom. + +Lily started to draw a big sun. She used her yellow crayon to make it bright and happy. She wanted to spread the sun's rays all around the sky. As she drew, Lily's brother, Tom, came into the room. + +"Wow, what are you doing?" Tom asked. + +"I'm making a picture for Mom," Lily said with a big smile. "I want to make her happy." + +Tom watched as Lily spread the sun's rays across the paper. He thought the sun looked nice and warm. He decided to help Lily by drawing some green grass and a blue sky. Together, they made a beautiful picture for their mom. + +When they were done, Lily and Tom showed their picture to Mom. She was so happy to see the bright sun and the pretty colors. She gave them both a big hug and put the picture on the fridge for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent squirrel named Sam. Sam lived in a big tree in a beautiful park. He loved to play with his friends, the birds, and the butterflies. + +One sunny day, Sam found a big nut under a tree. "Wow," he said, "I want to eat this nut!" But the nut was too hard for Sam to open. He tried to tear it open with his teeth, but it didn't work. Sam felt very sad. He didn't know what to do. + +Then, Sam had an idea. He remembered seeing a big rock near the pond. He thought, "Maybe I can use the rock to break the nut open!" So, Sam took the nut to the rock and hit it hard. Crack! The nut opened, and Sam was very happy. + +"Thank you, big rock!" said Sam. He shared the nut with his friends, and they all enjoyed the tasty treat. From that day on, Sam knew that being intelligent and thinking of new ideas could help him solve any problem. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a calm boy who liked to play with his toy gun. One day, Tim went to the park with his toy gun to play with his friends. + +While Tim was playing with his friends, a big wind came and took his toy gun away. Tim and his friends were sad. They looked for the gun, but they could not find it. They saw a big tree had the gun in its branches. Tim tried to get the gun, but the tree was too tall. + +Tim had an idea. He found a long stick and wrapped a cloth around it. He used the stick to reach the gun in the tree. Tim pulled the gun out of the tree with the stick. Tim and his friends were happy again. They played with the toy gun all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite toy, a small green car. One day, while playing with his car, it broke. Tim felt very sad and ashamed because he broke his favorite toy. + +Tim went to his mom and showed her the broken car. "Mom, can you help me fix my car?" he asked. His mom looked at the car and said, "I can't fix it, but I can replace it with a new one." + +Tim and his mom went to the store to find a new car. While they were at the store, they saw a prune. Tim asked, "What's that?" His mom replied, "That's a prune. It's a yummy fruit!" Tim decided to try a prune and he liked it. + +They found a new green car for Tim to replace his broken one. Tim was very happy with his new car and he promised to be more careful when playing with it. He also learned that prunes were yummy, and he wasn't ashamed anymore because his mom helped him find a new car. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a little rabbit. The rabbit had a friend, a tiny bird. They played together every day and had lots of fun. The wild forest was their home, and they loved it very much. + +One day, while they were playing, the rabbit hurt his leg. He was sad and didn't know what to do. The tiny bird wanted to help her friend, so she decided to examine the rabbit's leg. She looked at it very carefully to see what was wrong. + +After examining the leg, the tiny bird knew what to do. She found some soft leaves and wrapped them around the rabbit's leg. Soon, the rabbit felt better and could hop again. They both were very happy and continued to play in the wild forest. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little dog named Max. Max loved to play with his red ball and drink water from his blue cup. One day, Max saw a big cat playing with a green ball. Max wanted to play with the cat, but he was afraid the cat would not want to play with him. + +Max walked up to the cat and said, "Hi, I am Max. I see you have a green ball. Can we play together?" The cat looked at Max and said, "Hi Max, I am Luna. We can play, but I will not quit until I win." Max was happy and they started to play together. + +They played and played, and Max was very good at catching the ball. Luna tried to catch the ball too, but Max was too clever for her. In the end, Max won the game. Luna said, "Max, you are very clever. I had fun playing with you." Max smiled and said, "Thank you, Luna. I had fun too. Let's play again tomorrow." And so, Max and Luna became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite toy, a red ball, which he called "mine". He loved to play with it every day. One day, while Tim was playing in the park, another boy named Sam came along. Sam saw Tim's red ball and wanted to play with it too. + +Sam asked Tim, "Can I play with your red ball?" Tim thought for a moment and then said, "No, this is mine." Sam felt sad and thought it was rude of Tim not to share. He walked away and played by himself. + +Later that day, Tim saw Sam playing with a toy car. Tim thought the car looked fun and wanted to play with it too. He went to Sam and asked, "Can I play with your toy car?" Sam remembered how Tim didn't share his red ball earlier, so he said, "No, this is mine." Tim felt sad and realized he should have shared his red ball with Sam. + +The next day, Tim saw Sam again and decided to share his red ball. He went to Sam and said, "Let's play with my red ball together." Sam smiled and they both played happily. From that day on, Tim and Sam always shared their toys and became best friends. + +The moral of the story is that sharing is important and being rude can make others feel sad. It is always better to be kind and share with others. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a safari with her mom and dad. They saw big animals like lions, elephants, and giraffes. Lily was very happy. + +One day, they saw a weird bird with many colors. The bird said, "Hello, I am part of the rainbow family. Can you help me find my family?" Lily, her mom, and dad agreed to help the bird. + +They looked high and low, and finally found the bird's family. The rainbow family was very happy to be together again. They thanked Lily and her family. + +Lily's mom said, "See, when we help others, we feel good too." Lily learned that helping others is important and can make you happy. And they all went home with a big smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a clean little dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play in the park. One day, Buddy found a big ball. The ball had a strange texture. It was not like the other balls he played with before. Buddy was very curious about the ball. + +Buddy took the ball home to show his family. They all looked at the ball and felt the strange texture. They did not know what it was. Buddy's mom told him to settle down and not worry about the ball. She said it was just a ball with a different texture. + +That night, Buddy went to sleep with the ball next to him. When he woke up, something amazing happened. The ball had turned into a big, clean, and shiny treasure chest! Buddy and his family were so happy. They knew the strange texture of the ball was a sign of something special. They opened the chest and found lots of toys and treats inside. They played and shared the toys and treats, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy chest. One day, his mommy told him, "Tim, you must behave when we go to the store." Tim nodded his head and promised to be good. + +At the store, Tim saw a big toy chest. It was full of toys he wanted to play with. Tim remembered what his mommy said, but he couldn't help himself. He opened the chest and took out all the toys. + +His mommy saw him and said, "Tim, I told you to behave." Tim felt embarrassed. He put all the toys back in the chest and said, "I'm sorry, mommy." His mommy smiled and said, "Thank you for listening, Tim." From that day on, Tim always tried to behave when they went to the store. +One day, a dog named Tom and a cat named Sue had a race. They wanted to see who was faster. They ran and ran, all the way to the old mill. The mill was big and tall. + +Tom said, "I will win the race!" Sue said, "No, I will win the race!" They ran faster and faster. Tom was very fast, but Sue was faster. Sue won the race! + +Tom felt guilty because he had said he would win. He said, "I am sorry, Sue. You are faster than me." Sue said, "That's okay, Tom. We can race again another day." They both smiled and walked back home together. +Tim and Lily are in the same class. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. But they do not like to share. They want to own all the toys and all the crayons. + +One day, they have a big fight. Tim grabs Lily's doll and says, "This is mine now. You can't have it." Lily cries and tries to take it back. She says, "No, it is mine. You are bad. Give it back." They pull and tug and yell. + +The teacher hears them and comes over. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, both of you. You are being bad. You have to share. You can't own everything. You have to take turns and be nice." She takes the doll and puts it on the shelf. She says, "No one can play with this doll until you say sorry and make up." + +Tim and Lily are sad and angry. They sit in the corner and pout. They do not want to say sorry. They do not want to make up. They do not want to share. + +But then they see the other kids having fun. They see them playing with cars and blocks and puzzles. They see them drawing and coloring and smiling. They feel lonely and bored. They wish they had someone to play with. + +They look at each other. They remember that they are friends. They remember that they like the same things. They remember that they have fun together. They feel sorry and ashamed. They say, "Sorry, Tim." "Sorry, Lily." They hug and make up. + +They go to the teacher and say, "We are sorry, teacher. We were bad. We want to share. Can we play with the doll again?" The teacher smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But you have to take turns and be nice. And you have to play with the other kids, too. They are your friends, too." She gives them the doll and a car. She says, "Now go and have fun." + +Tim and Lily are happy. They play with the doll and the car. They play with the other kids. They share and take turns and be nice. They have fun. They are good. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big bird with a long neck and a yellow beak. It is a duck. The duck is in a cage. Lila and Ben feel sorry for the duck. + +"Hello, duck," Lila says. "Why are you in a cage?" + +"Quack, quack," the duck says. "I want to escape. I want to swim in the pond and fly with my friends. But the man who owns me does not let me go. He keeps me here for people to look at." + +"That is not fair," Ben says. "You should be free. We will help you escape. We will open the cage and you can run away." + +Lila and Ben look around. They do not see the man who owns the duck. They sneak to the cage and push the door. The door opens. The duck is happy. He flaps his wings and jumps out of the cage. + +"Thank you, thank you," the duck says. "You are very kind. Now I can go back to my home. Goodbye, Lila and Ben." + +The duck runs to the pond. He splashes into the water and swims away. He is wet, but he does not mind. He is free. He sees his friends and joins them. They quack and fly together. + +Lila and Ben watch the duck. They are happy too. They have done a good thing. They wave to the duck and smile. They go back to playing in the park. +Sara was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at school. She was very sad. She thought no one liked her because she was fat. She wanted to be thin like the other girls. + +One day, she found a razor in her mom's bathroom. She had an idea. She thought if she cut some of her skin, she would weigh less. She did not know that this was very bad and dangerous. She took the razor and made a small cut on her arm. It hurt a lot and blood came out. She cried. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to the bathroom. She saw Sara with the razor and the cut. She was very scared and angry. She took the razor away and hugged Sara. She said, "Sara, what did you do? This is very wrong. You could have hurt yourself badly. You are beautiful the way you are. You don't need to change for anyone. You are my precious daughter and I love you very much. Please don't ever do this again." + +Sara felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I was lonely and I wanted to be thin. I thought no one liked me because I was fat." + +Her mom said, "Sara, you are not fat. You are healthy and strong. And you are not lonely. You have me and dad and your brother. And you can make friends at school. You just need to be yourself and be kind and friendly. There are many people who will like you for who you are. You don't need to hurt yourself to be happy." + +Sara hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you too. I will try to be myself and be kind and friendly. I don't need the razor anymore." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's my girl. Come on, let's clean your wound and put a band-aid on it. Then we can have some cookies and milk and talk more." + +Sara nodded and smiled. She felt better and hopeful. She learned that she should love herself and not harm herself. She learned that she had a family and friends who cared for her. She learned that she was not lonely. She was happy. +Tom is a musician. He likes to play his guitar and sing songs. He has a big show today at the park. He is very happy and excited. + +He puts his guitar in a case and goes to his car. He wants to be early for the show. He puts the case in the back seat and closes the door. He looks for his keys. He cannot find them. He feels his pockets. They are empty. He looks at the car. The keys are inside. He locked the car by mistake. He is very sad and scared. + +He sees a man walking by. He runs to him and asks for help. "Please, sir, can you help me? I locked my keys in the car. I need to get my guitar. I have a show at the park. Please, please, help me!" + +The man looks at Tom and smiles. He says, "Don't worry, son. I can help you. I have a tool that can open the car. But you have to do something for me first. You have to sing me a song. I like music. I used to be a musician too, but I lost my voice. Can you sing me a song?" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, sir, I can sing you a song. What song do you want to hear?" + +The man thinks for a moment and says, "How about a song about a slow turtle and a fast rabbit?" + +Tom smiles and says, "I know that song. It is one of my favorites. I will sing it for you." He starts to sing the song. The man listens and claps his hands. He likes the song. He takes out his tool and opens the car. He gives Tom his keys and says, "You are a very good singer, son. You have a bright future as a musician. Good luck with your show. I will come and watch you." + +Tom thanks the man and hugs him. He takes his guitar and runs to the park. He is very happy and grateful. He plays his guitar and sings his songs. The people at the park love him. He sees the man in the crowd. He waves at him and says, "Thank you, sir, for helping me. You are a very kind and generous man. You are my hero." The man smiles and says, "You are welcome, son. You are my hero too." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, and slide. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has many boxes. The boxes have pictures of vegetables. Lily and Tom are curious. They go to the truck. + +"Hello, children," says a man. He is the driver of the truck. He wears a hat and a shirt with his name. His name is Ben. "Do you like vegetables?" + +"Yes, we do," says Lily. She likes carrots and peas. "What are you doing with the vegetables?" + +"I am delivering them to the market," says Ben. He smiles. "Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, please," says Tom. He likes corn and beans. "What can we do?" + +"You can help me carry the boxes to the cart," says Ben. He gives them each a light box. The box is not heavy. "Be careful, don't drop them." + +Lily and Tom carry the boxes to the cart. They are careful. They don't drop them. They feel happy. They help Ben. + +"Thank you, children," says Ben. He gives them each a sticker. The sticker has a picture of a vegetable. "You are very good helpers. You can keep the stickers." + +"Thank you, Ben," says Lily. She puts the sticker on her shirt. The sticker has a picture of a carrot. "I like your truck. It is very big." + +"Thank you, Tom," says Ben. He puts the sticker on his hat. The sticker has a picture of a corn. "I like your park. It is very nice." + +Lily and Tom smile. They say goodbye to Ben. They go back to play in the park. They show their stickers to their friends. They are proud. They like vegetables. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big net on the grass. It has many shiny things inside. Lily and Tom run to the net. + +"Wow, look at these!" Lily says. She picks up a ring and a necklace. "They are so pretty! We are rich now!" + +Tom nods. He sees a watch and a bracelet. He puts them on his wrist. "We are rich now!" he says. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. It is a man. He is angry. He runs to the net. + +"Hey, you! Stop! Those are mine!" he shouts. He speaks very fast. Lily and Tom do not understand him. + +They are scared. They drop the shiny things. They try to run away. But the man is faster. He catches them with the net. + +"Got you, you little thieves!" he says. He speaks very mean. Lily and Tom cry. + +They are not rich now. They are in trouble. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play and learn together. Today, they go to church with their moms. They want to study about God and Jesus. + +They sit in a big room with many people. A man talks to them. He says, "God loves you. He made you and everything you see. He wants you to be happy and good. He sent his son, Jesus, to show you how to live. Jesus is your friend and savior. He died for you and rose again. He is alive and with you always." + +Tom and Sue listen to the man. They want to know more about God and Jesus. They ask their moms, "How can we be friends with Jesus? How can we make him happy?" + +Their moms smile and hug them. They say, "You can be friends with Jesus by talking to him every day. You can say thank you for his gifts, ask for his help, and tell him your feelings. You can make him happy by loving him and others, by obeying him and your parents, and by doing good things. You can also study his words in the Bible. The Bible is a special book that tells you about God and Jesus." + +Tom and Sue are happy. They love God and Jesus. They want to study the Bible and learn more. They say to their moms, "Can we read the Bible together at home? Can we come to church again next week?" + +Their moms say, "Yes, of course. We are happy that you want to study the Bible and come to church. We are proud of you. God and Jesus are proud of you too. They are always with you and love you very much." +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were kings and queens. They made a palace with sticks and leaves. They had a crown and a scepter. + +"Look at our palace!" Anna said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "But we need to protect it from the bad guys. They want to take it from us." + +"Who are the bad guys?" Anna asked. + +Ben pointed to the woods. "They live there. They are scary. They have big teeth and claws. They roar and growl." + +Anna felt afraid. She hugged Ben. "What can we do?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He had an idea. He picked up a rock and threw it into the woods. "We can send them a message. We can tell them to stay away from our palace. Or we will fight them!" + +The rock made a loud noise. It hit a branch and fell to the ground. But then, something else happened. A voice came from the woods. It was not a roar or a growl. It was a laugh. + +"Ha ha ha! That was a good throw, little king!" the voice said. "But you don't need to be afraid of us. We are not bad guys. We are your friends. We are the animals. We like to play, too." + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They were surprised. They did not know there were animals in the woods. They wanted to see them. They wanted to play with them. + +"Can we come to your palace?" the voice asked. "We can share and have fun. We can be pals." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They nodded. They said, "Yes, you can. Come to our palace. We can be pals." +Anna liked to play with her white cups. She had many cups of different sizes and shapes. She liked to fill them with water, sand, or stones and pretend they were tea or soup. She also liked to weigh them on her toy scale and see which one was heavier or lighter. + +One day, she found a big cup in the kitchen. It was white and shiny and had a handle. She thought it was a pretty cup and wanted to play with it. She took it to her room and put it on her scale. She looked for something to weigh it with. + +She saw her brother's ball on the floor. It was red and round and bounced high. She thought it would be a good thing to weigh with the cup. She picked it up and put it on the other side of the scale. The scale tipped and the cup fell off. It broke into many pieces on the floor. + +Anna was scared. She knew the cup was not hers and it was not a toy. She knew her mom would be angry. She tried to pick up the pieces but they were sharp and cut her fingers. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her room. She saw the broken cup and the blood on Anna's fingers. She was very angry and sad. She yelled at Anna and took her to the bathroom. She cleaned her fingers and put a bandage on them. She told Anna she was naughty and she had to go to bed without dinner. She took away her white cups and her scale and her brother's ball. She left Anna alone in her room. + +Anna felt very sorry and very hungry. She wished she had not played with the big cup. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she could have her toys back. She cried until she fell asleep. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a big chest full of dolls, cars, blocks and books. But sometimes they wanted the same toy and they would quarrel. + +One day, Sara saw a shiny red car in the chest and she grabbed it. She wanted to make it zoom on the floor. But Ben saw it too and he wanted it. He tried to pull it from Sara's hand. + +"Mine!" Sara shouted. + +"No, mine!" Ben shouted back. + +They both pulled hard and the car broke in two. They heard a loud snap and saw the wheels and the windows fall off. They were both shocked and sad. They had broken their favorite toy. + +They looked at each other and felt terrible. They knew they had been bad. They didn't want to quarrel anymore. They wanted to share and be nice. + +They hugged each other and said sorry. They picked up the pieces of the car and put them back in the chest. They decided to play with something else. They found a big book with colorful pictures and they read it together. They smiled and laughed and had fun. They were happy again. +Lily and Tom are playing in the living room. They have a big yellow ball and a small chair. Lily likes to roll the ball to Tom and Tom likes to catch it. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Lily has an idea. She says to Tom, "Let's roll the ball under the chair. It will be more fun." Tom nods and agrees. They roll the ball under the chair and try to get it out. Sometimes they can, sometimes they can't. + +But then, the ball gets stuck under the chair. Lily and Tom push and pull, but the ball does not move. They are sad and frustrated. They want their ball back. + +They call for Mom. Mom comes and sees the problem. She says, "Don't worry, I can help you. Let me lift the chair and you grab the ball." She lifts the chair and Lily and Tom reach for the ball. They get it out and hug it. They are happy and relieved. + +Mom says, "Good job, you got your ball back. But next time, be careful where you roll it. You don't want to lose it again." Lily and Tom say, "Okay, Mom. Thank you for helping us." They say sorry to the chair and give it a pat. Then they go back to playing with their ball. They roll it to each other, but not under the chair. They laugh and have fun. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play on the farm. They had a big sack that they used to carry things. One day, they decided to play a game with the chickens. + +"Let's see how many chickens we can put in the sack," Ben said. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet so Mom and Dad don't hear us," Sam said. + +They sneaked into the chicken coop and looked for the smallest and most obedient chickens. They found four that did not make much noise and did not run away. They put them in the sack one by one and tied the top. + +"Wow, we have four chickens in the sack! Let's take them to the barn and see what they do," Ben said. + +They carried the sack to the barn and opened it. The chickens came out and looked around. They saw some hay, some corn, and some other animals. They started to peck, cluck, and flap their wings. + +"Look, they are having fun!" Sam said. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. + +"Ben! Sam! What are you doing with the chickens?" It was Mom. She had followed them to the barn and saw the sack. + +"Uh-oh, we are in trouble," Ben said. + +They ran to Mom and tried to explain. + +"Mom, we were just playing a game. We wanted to see how many chickens we could put in the sack. We didn't hurt them, we promise," Sam said. + +Mom looked at the chickens and saw that they were not harmed. She also saw that they were the smallest and most obedient ones. + +"Boys, I know you were curious, but you can't play with the chickens like that. They are not toys, they are living creatures. They need space, air, and water. They also have feelings. How would you like it if someone put you in a sack and took you to a strange place?" Mom said. + +Ben and Sam felt sorry. They realized that they had been mean to the chickens. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We didn't think about that. We won't do it again," Ben said. + +"Can we say sorry to the chickens too?" Sam said. + +Mom nodded. She helped them take the chickens back to the coop and give them some treats. The chickens seemed to forgive them and made happy noises. + +"Thank you, Mom. We learned our lesson. We will be kind to the chickens from now on," Ben and Sam said. + +Mom hugged them and smiled. + +"I'm glad you did. Now, let's go and wash your hands. It's time for lunch," Mom said. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big, furry caterpillar on a leaf. Lily wanted to touch it, but Tom said no. + +"That is not a toy, Lily. It can bite you. Let it be," Tom said. + +Lily was sad. She wanted a furry friend to play with. She looked around and saw a mushroom. It was red and white and had spots. It looked like a hat. Lily ran to the mushroom and picked it up. + +"Look, Tom, I found a hat!" Lily said. She put the mushroom on her head and smiled. + +Tom laughed. He thought Lily looked funny. He ran to her and took the mushroom off her head. + +"That is not a hat, Lily. That is a mushroom. It can make you sick. You should not touch it," Tom said. + +Lily was sad again. She wanted a hat to wear. She looked around and saw a box. It was wrapped in paper and had a bow. It looked like a present. Lily ran to the box and opened it. + +"Look, Tom, I found a present!" Lily said. She pulled out a soft, furry hat. It was pink and had ears. It looked like a bunny. Lily put the hat on her head and giggled. + +Tom smiled. He thought Lily looked cute. He ran to her and hugged her. + +"That is a hat, Lily. That is a present. You received it from Grandma. She sent it for your birthday. You should wear it and say thank you," Tom said. + +Lily was happy. She had a furry friend to play with. She wore the hat and said thank you. + +"Thank you, Grandma. I love my hat. It is the best present ever," Lily said. +Anna likes to dress up in her mom's clothes. She finds a big hat, a long dress and a shiny necklace in the closet. She puts them on and looks at herself in the mirror. She feels very pretty and happy. + +She wants to show her mom how she looks, so she runs to the kitchen. But on the way, she trips on a hook on the floor. The hook is for hanging coats, but someone left it there. Anna falls down and hurts her knee. The hat falls off and the necklace breaks. She starts to cry. + +Mom hears Anna and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Anna on the floor with the clothes and the hook. She is angry and says, "Anna, what have you done? You are very rude to take my clothes without asking. And you made a big mess with the hook and the necklace. You are in trouble, young lady!" + +Anna feels very sad and sorry. She says, "Mom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to dress up and look pretty like you. I didn't see the hook. It was an accident. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mom sees that Anna is hurt and scared. She feels sorry for her too. She says, "Anna, I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have yelled at you. I know you didn't mean to be rude or make a mess. But you have to be careful with my clothes and the hook. They are not toys. They can hurt you or break. Next time, ask me before you dress up, okay?" + +Anna nods and says, "Okay, Mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Mom hugs Anna and says, "I love you too, sweetie. Let me clean your knee and fix the necklace. Then we can dress up together, if you want." + +Anna smiles and says, "Yes, please, Mom. Thank you." + +They go to the bathroom and Mom helps Anna. Then they go back to the closet and find some clothes that they can both wear. They dress up and have fun. They forget about the hook and the mess. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the big house. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran up the stairs and looked for a good spot. He saw a door that said "attic". He opened it and went inside. It was dark and dusty and full of old things. He found a big trunk and hid behind it. + +Lily counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" She searched all the rooms but she could not find Tom. She wondered where he was. She saw the door that said "attic" and decided to check it out. She opened it and climbed the stairs. She felt a little frightened because it was so dark and quiet. + +She called out, "Tom, are you here?" She heard a whisper behind the trunk. "Yes, I'm here. You found me!" Tom said. Lily walked towards the trunk and saw Tom's face. He smiled and said, "This is a cool place to hide, don't you think?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, it is. But it's also a little scary. Can we go back downstairs?" Tom agreed and said, "Okay, let's go. But first, let's look at some of the old things. Maybe we'll find something fun." Lily and Tom opened the trunk and saw some old clothes, books, toys and pictures. They picked some of them and whispered to each other what they were. They had fun exploring the attic until they heard their mom calling them for lunch. They put everything back in the trunk and ran downstairs. They told their mom about their adventure in the attic and she smiled and said, "That sounds like fun. But be careful next time, okay? The attic can be dangerous." Lily and Tom said, "Okay, mom. We will." They hugged their mom and ate their lunch. They were happy and hungry. +Tom and Lily are playing in the kitchen. They have a big box that they pretend is a castle. Tom is the king and Lily is the queen. They have a lot of fun making up rules and orders for their castle. + +One day, they find a big bow in the closet. It is red and shiny and has a long string. Tom says, "This is my bow. I can shoot arrows with it and protect the castle from bad guys." He takes the bow and tries to pull the string, but it is too tough. He cannot make it bend. + +Lily says, "Let me try. I am the queen and I can do anything." She takes the bow from Tom and tries to pull the string, but it is also too tough for her. She cannot make it bend either. + +They are both sad and frustrated. They want to play with the bow, but they do not know how. They look around the kitchen for something to help them. They see the refrigerator. It is big and cold and has a lot of food inside. + +Tom has an idea. He says, "Maybe the refrigerator can make the bow bend. It is very strong and can keep things cold and fresh. Let's ask it nicely." He and Lily go to the refrigerator and knock on the door. + +They say, "Hello, refrigerator. You are very strong and cool. We have a bow that we want to play with, but it is too tough. Can you please make it bend for us?" + +The refrigerator does not answer. It just hums and makes ice. Tom and Lily wait for a while, but nothing happens. They are disappointed and angry. They say, "Refrigerator, you are not nice. You do not help us. You are a bad refrigerator." + +They start to kick and hit the refrigerator. They make a lot of noise and mess. They do not notice that their mom is coming to the kitchen. She hears the commotion and sees the bow and the box and the food on the floor. + +She is not happy. She says, "Tom and Lily, what are you doing? Why are you making such a racket and wasting food? And why are you playing with the bow? It is not a toy. It is dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else." + +Tom and Lily are scared. They drop the bow and run to their mom. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We just wanted to play with the bow, but it was too tough. We asked the refrigerator to help us, but it did not. It was a bad refrigerator." + +Mom sighs and shakes her head. She says, "The refrigerator is not bad. It is just a refrigerator. It cannot talk or bend bows. It can only keep food cold and make ice. You should not expect it to do anything else. And you should not play with the bow. It is not a toy. It is a tool. You need to be careful and respectful with it. And you need to clean up this mess and apologize to the refrigerator." + +Tom and Lily feel ashamed and sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We were silly and naughty. We will clean up and say sorry to the refrigerator." They pick up the bow and the box and the food and put them back where they belong. They go to the refrigerator and bow to it. They say, "We are sorry, refrigerator. You are not bad. You are very strong and cool. Thank you for keeping food cold and making ice. We will not bother you again." + +The refrigerator does not answer. It just hums and makes ice. But Tom and Lily think they hear a faint beep. They think it is the refrigerator saying, "You are welcome." They smile and hug each other. They have learned a lesson and made a friend. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to go to the zoo. They liked to see the big animals and the small animals and the funny animals. But they did not like to share their snacks. They always quarreled over who got the bigger piece or the better flavor. + +One day, their mom took them to the zoo and gave them each a tasty cookie. Lily got a chocolate chip cookie and Ben got a peanut butter cookie. Lily thought her cookie was the best and Ben thought his cookie was the best. They did not want to trade or share. + +"Give me some of your cookie!" Lily said to Ben. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said to Lily. + +They started to pull and tug at each other's cookies, making a lot of noise. They did not notice that a monkey was watching them from a nearby tree. The monkey was hungry and curious. He saw the cookies and wanted to try them. + +The monkey waited for the right moment and then jumped down from the tree. He grabbed both cookies from Lily and Ben and ran away. Lily and Ben were shocked and angry. They cried and shouted. + +"Hey, that's our cookies!" Lily said to the monkey. + +"Give them back!" Ben said to the monkey. + +But the monkey did not listen. He climbed back to the tree and ate the cookies. He liked them both. He made a happy sound and licked his fingers. + +Lily and Ben realized that they had been silly. They had wasted their cookies by quarreling. They felt sorry and hugged each other. + +"Next time, let's share our cookies," Lily said to Ben. + +"OK, and maybe we can share with the monkey too," Ben said to Lily. + +They smiled and went to see the other animals. They learned their lesson and did not quarrel anymore. +Sara was sad. She had a big ouch on her knee. She fell down when she was playing with her bike. Mommy put a band-aid on it, but it still hurt. + +"Mommy, when will my ouch heal?" Sara asked. + +"Very soon, my sweetie. You are a brave girl. Your ouch will heal faster if you rest and eat healthy snacks." Mommy said. + +"Can I have a snack now?" Sara asked. + +"Of course, you can. Let's go to the kitchen and see what we have." Mommy said. + +They went to the kitchen. Mommy was busy. She was making dinner for the family. She gave Sara a plate with some apple slices and cheese. + +"Here you go, Sara. This is a yummy and good snack for you. It will help your ouch heal." Mommy said. + +"Thank you, Mommy. I love you." Sara said. + +She ate her snack and felt a little better. She smiled at Mommy. Mommy smiled back. She hugged Sara and kissed her ouch. + +"You're welcome, Sara. I love you too. You are my precious girl." Mommy said. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and a big bed. Sometimes, they also liked to listen to music on their radio. They knew how to turn it on and off and change the songs. + +One day, their mom told them to take a nap after lunch. She said she had to work and they had to be quiet. Ben and Lily nodded and went to their room. But they did not feel sleepy. They wanted to play and have fun. + +"Let's listen to some music," Ben whispered to Lily. "But mom said to be quiet," Lily whispered back. "It's okay, we can make it very low," Ben said. He reached for the radio and turned it on. He found a song they liked and smiled. + +They started to dance and sing softly on the bed. They did not hear their mom coming up the stairs. She opened the door and saw them. She looked angry. "Ben and Lily, what are you doing?" she asked. "You were supposed to nap, not make noise!" + +Ben and Lily stopped dancing and singing. They felt guilty. They knew they did something bad. They looked at their mom and trembled. They did not know what to say. They were afraid she would be mad at them. + +"Mom, we're sorry," Lily said. "We just wanted to have some fun," Ben said. "We didn't mean to bother you." Their mom sighed. She was not happy, but she loved them. She walked to the bed and hugged them. "I know you're sorry, but you have to listen to me," she said. "Music is nice, but not when you need to rest. And not when I need to work. Do you understand?" Ben and Lily nodded. They said they were sorry again. Their mom kissed them and turned off the radio. She tucked them in and said, "Now, try to sleep. I'll be downstairs if you need me." She left the room and closed the door. + +Ben and Lily snuggled under the covers. They felt sleepy now. They closed their eyes and listened to their mom's footsteps. They hoped she was not too mad at them. They loved her and wanted to make her happy. They decided to be good and quiet next time. They fell asleep and dreamed of music. +Lily loved to dive in the pool. She learned how to dive from her big brother, Ben. He was very dependable. He always helped her and played with her. He taught her how to hold her breath, how to jump, and how to splash. + +One day, Lily and Ben went to the pool with their mom. They were very excited. They put on their swimsuits and ran to the water. Ben said, "Lily, watch me. I'm going to dive from the high board. It's very fun and cool." Lily watched as Ben climbed the ladder and stood on the edge of the board. He waved at her and smiled. + +Lily wanted to dive from the high board too. She thought it looked fun and cool. She said, "Mom, can I dive from the high board too?" Mom said, "No, Lily. You're too little. The high board is too high and too dangerous. You can dive from the low board. It's safer and easier." Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to be like Ben. She wanted to show him that she could dive too. + +She waited until Mom was not looking. She ran to the ladder and climbed up. She reached the high board and walked to the edge. She looked down at the water. It was very far and very deep. She felt scared and dizzy. She wanted to go back, but she was too proud. She said to herself, "I can do it. I can dive like Ben." She closed her eyes and jumped. + +She felt the air and the water. She felt a big pain in her head and her chest. She felt very cold and very wet. She opened her eyes and saw bubbles and blue. She could not breathe. She could not swim. She could not scream. She wanted to go up. She wanted to see Ben and Mom. She wanted to be safe and warm. + +She saw a hand and an arm. It was Ben. He saw her and dove after her. He was very fast and very strong. He grabbed her and pulled her up. He brought her to the side of the pool. He shouted, "Mom, help! Lily dove from the high board. She's hurt and scared." Mom ran to them and hugged them. She said, "Lily, why did you do that? You could have drowned. You could have died. Don't ever do that again. I love you so much." Lily cried and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to dive like Ben. I wanted to be fun and cool. But I was stupid and foolish. I'm sorry, Ben. Thank you for saving me. You're the best brother ever." Ben said, "It's okay, Lily. I love you too. You're brave and smart. But you have to be careful and listen to Mom. She knows what's best for you. Diving is fun and cool, but only when you're ready and safe." + +Lily learned a big lesson that day. She learned that diving is not a game. She learned that Mom and Ben are very dependable. They always protect her and care for her. She learned that she has to trust them and obey them. She learned that she has to be patient and practice. She learned that she has to be happy and proud of who she is. She never forgot that day. It was a big memory in her life. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their house. One day, they find a brown door in the hall. They have never seen it before. + +"What is behind the door?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Let's open it and see," Ben says. + +He tries to turn the knob, but it is locked. He urges Lily to help him. They push and pull, but the door does not move. + +"Maybe we need a key," Lily says. + +"Where can we find a key?" Ben asks. + +They look around the hall. They see a small table with a vase and a picture. They see a coat rack with hats and scarves. They see a rug with flowers and stars. + +"Maybe the key is under the rug," Lily says. + +She lifts the corner of the rug and peeks underneath. She sees a shiny metal thing. She grabs it and shows it to Ben. + +"Look, I found the key!" she says. + +"Good job, Lily! Let's try it on the door," Ben says. + +They run to the door and put the key in the hole. They turn it and hear a click. The door opens and they see a dark room. + +"What is in there?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go in and see," Ben says. + +They hold hands and walk into the room. They see a lot of boxes and bags and toys. They see a lamp and a chair and a bookshelf. They see a window and a curtain and a poster. + +"Wow, this is like a treasure room!" Ben says. + +"Look, there is a teddy bear and a doll and a train!" Lily says. + +They pick up the toys and play with them. They are very happy. They forget about the time and the hall and the brown door. They are in their own world. +Lily and Ben were playing with a big ball of yarn. They liked to make shapes and patterns with the yarn on the floor. But sometimes the yarn got tangled and made knots. Lily and Ben did not like knots. They were hard to undo and made the yarn messy. + +"Look, Ben, I made a star!" Lily said, showing her brother her yarn shape. + +"That's nice, Lily. I made a circle," Ben said, pointing to his yarn shape. + +They smiled and kept playing. But then Lily saw a big knot in the yarn. She tried to pull it apart, but it only got tighter. + +"Oh no, Ben, there is a knot!" Lily cried. + +"Let me see, Lily. Maybe I can help," Ben said. + +He took the yarn from Lily and tried to untie the knot. He used his fingers and teeth, but the knot did not budge. + +"It's too hard, Lily. I can't undo it," Ben said. + +They both looked sad. They did not want to waste the yarn. They wanted to keep playing. + +Then they heard their mom calling them. + +"Lily, Ben, it's time for lunch. Come to the kitchen, please. And tidy up your toys," mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to do with the yarn and the knot. + +"Maybe we can hide it under the sofa," Lily whispered. + +"Or maybe we can cut it off with scissors," Ben whispered. + +But then they remembered that mom did not like them to hide things or cut things without asking. They knew they had to be honest and tell mom about the knot. + +They picked up the yarn and the knot and walked to the kitchen. They saw mom making sandwiches and juice. + +"Hi, mom. We are here for lunch," Lily said. + +"Hi, sweeties. I'm glad you are hungry. But what is that in your hands?" mom asked, looking at the yarn and the knot. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt nervous, but they decided to tell the truth. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were playing with the yarn and we made a knot. We tried to undo it, but we couldn't. We don't know what to do with it," Lily said. + +Mom looked at the yarn and the knot. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Thank you for telling me, Lily and Ben. I know you did not mean to make a knot. Sometimes yarn gets tangled and it's hard to untie. But you did the right thing by coming to me. I will help you with the knot later, okay? For now, let's put the yarn and the knot in a basket and have lunch. You can play with the yarn again after we eat, but be careful not to make more knots, okay?" mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They were happy that mom was not angry. They put the yarn and the knot in a basket and sat down to eat. They enjoyed their sandwiches and juice. They learned that it was better to tell the truth and ask for help than to hide or cut things. They also learned to be more careful with the yarn and to keep it tidy. They loved playing with the yarn, but they did not love knots. +Lily liked to jog with her dad every morning. They would put on their shoes and go outside, and jog around the park. Lily felt happy and strong when she jogged with her dad. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "You can't jog today, Lily. You have a cold. You need to stay in bed and rest." + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to stay in bed. She wanted to jog with her dad. She said, "No, mom. I want to jog. I'm not sick. Please, mom, permit me to jog." + +Mom shook her head. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but no. Jogging is not good for you when you have a cold. You need to drink some soup and take some medicine. Maybe tomorrow you can jog with your dad, if you feel better." + +Lily did not like soup or medicine. She did not like to miss her jog with her dad. She cried and kicked her blanket. She said, "It's not fair. I hate colds. I hate soup. I hate medicine. I hate staying in bed. I want to jog. I want to jog. I want to jog." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I know, Lily, I know. It's hard to miss something you love. But sometimes we have to do things we don't like, to get better. I love you, Lily, and I want you to be healthy and happy. Trust me, Lily, it's only for one day. Tomorrow, you can jog with your dad, and everything will be ordinary again." +A dog and a cat lived in a big house with a human. The human was nice and gave them food and water and toys. The dog liked to play with the human and touch him with his tongue. The cat liked to sleep on the human's bed and touch him with her paw. + +One day, the human went out and left the door open. The dog and the cat saw a new place outside. They ran out to explore. They saw many things: cars, trees, birds, and other animals. They also saw a lot of dirt and trash. + +"Look, a bone!" the dog said. He ran to a pile of garbage and picked up a dirty bone with his mouth. He was happy. + +"Yuck, that's gross!" the cat said. She did not like the smell of the garbage. She saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a ring. She touched it with her paw. She was curious. + +"Hey, that's mine!" a voice said. The dog and the cat looked up and saw another human. The human was angry and dirty. He had a beard and a hat and a coat. He looked scary. + +"Give me back my ring!" the human said. He reached out to grab the cat. The cat was scared. She hissed and scratched the human's hand. The human yelled and let go. + +"Run!" the dog said. He dropped the bone and ran back to the house. The cat followed him. They ran inside and closed the door. They were safe. + +The human outside banged on the door and shouted. The dog and the cat hid under the bed. They waited for their human to come back. They did not like the dirty human. They liked their nice human. They hoped he would come back soon. +Sara and Ben are young twins. They like to play outside in the fall. They see many leaves and acorns on the ground. They also see a big farm with many pumpkins. + +"Look, Ben, pumpkins!" Sara says. "Can we go and find one?" + +"OK, Sara, let's go and find one," Ben says. "But we have to be careful. The farmer may not like us." + +They run to the farm and look at the pumpkins. They are big and round and orange. Some are small and green and bumpy. Sara and Ben want to find the best pumpkin. + +They see one pumpkin that is very big and shiny. It has a long stem and a happy face. Sara and Ben think it is the best pumpkin. + +"Wow, Sara, look at this pumpkin!" Ben says. "It is so big and shiny. Can we take it?" + +"Yes, Ben, let's take it," Sara says. "It is the best pumpkin. We can make a jack-o-lantern with it." + +They try to lift the pumpkin, but it is too heavy. They push and pull, but it does not move. They hear a voice behind them. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing with my pumpkin?" the voice says. It is the farmer. He is not happy. He has a hat and a pitchfork. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They drop the pumpkin and run away. They say sorry to the farmer, but he does not hear them. He shakes his pitchfork and yells at them. + +Sara and Ben run back to their home. They are sad and sorry. They did not find a pumpkin. They only found trouble. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big bird on a tree. The bird is black and white and has a long yellow beak. Lily and Tom want to touch the bird. + +"Look, a bird!" Lily says. "I want to lift it." + +"No, you can't lift it," Tom says. "The bird is too high and too big. And it is smelly. It eats fish." + +Lily does not listen to Tom. She finds a big stick and tries to lift the bird with the stick. She pokes the bird with the stick. The bird does not like it. It makes a loud noise and flies away. + +"See, I told you," Tom says. "You scared the bird. Now it is gone." + +Lily is sad. She drops the stick and cries. Tom feels sorry for Lily. He hugs her and says, "Don't cry, Lily. There are many other birds in the park. Maybe we can find a nice one that is not smelly and not too high." + +Lily stops crying and smiles. She says, "OK, Tom. Let's go and find another bird. Maybe a red one or a blue one. Or a yellow one like your shirt." + +Tom and Lily hold hands and run to the pond. They see many ducks and geese and swans. They feed them with bread and watch them swim. They forget about the big black and white bird. They have fun with the other birds. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a green dinosaur that can roar and move its tail. Ben has a red car that can zoom and beep. They are having fun, but they also want each other's toys. + +"Can I play with your dinosaur?" Ben asks Sara. + +"No, it's mine!" Sara says. "You can play with your car." + +"But I like your dinosaur. It's green and big and scary. My car is boring. Please, Sara, let me play with it!" Ben begs. + +"No, no, no!" Sara shouts. She hugs her dinosaur and runs away. Ben is angry and sad. He follows Sara and tries to grab her dinosaur. + +They run around the living room, bumping into the couch, the table, the lamp. They are not careful. They knock over a vase with flowers. The vase falls and breaks. Water and glass go everywhere. Sara and Ben stop and look at the mess. They are scared. + +"Uh-oh," Sara says. + +"Uh-oh," Ben says. + +They hear their mom coming. She sees the broken vase and the wet floor. She is not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asks. "Who did this?" + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They don't want to get in trouble. They wish they could shrink and hide. But they can't. + +They point at their toys. They say, "It was the dinosaur and the car. They did it. They were fighting." + +Their mom does not believe them. She shakes her head. She says, "That's not true. You know better than to lie. You need to say sorry and clean up this mess. And you need to share your toys. They are not alive. They can't fight. You can." + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They say sorry to their mom. They say sorry to each other. They help clean up the water and the glass. Their mom gives them a bandage for their small cuts. They hug their mom. They hug each other. + +They decide to share their toys. Sara lets Ben play with her dinosaur. Ben lets Sara play with his car. They make the dinosaur and the car be friends. They make them roar and beep together. They are happy. They are careful. They don't break anything else. +Lila and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were explorers in the forest. They found a big pile of lumber that Dad had left there. They decided to use it to build a fort. + +"Let's make a door and a window and a roof," said Lila. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The lumber is heavy and sharp," said Ben. + +They worked hard and soon they had a nice fort. They crawled inside and felt very proud. + +"Look, we made a house!" said Lila. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. It was Rex, the neighbor's dog. He was big and scary and liked to chase them. He saw the fort and ran towards it, barking and growling. + +"Help! It's Rex!" said Ben. + +"Don't worry, we are safe in here. He can't get in," said Lila. + +But Rex was angry and strong. He pushed and bit the lumber, trying to break the fort. Lila and Ben heard the wood crack and splinter. + +"What do we do?" said Ben. + +"We have to be brave," said Lila. "We can't let him ruin our fort. Let's shout and scare him away." + +They gathered their courage and started to yell and clap their hands. + +"Go away, Rex! Leave us alone! You are a bad dog!" they shouted. + +Rex was surprised and confused. He didn't like the noise and the voices. He stopped attacking the fort and ran away, whimpering. + +Lila and Ben cheered and hugged each other. + +"We did it! We scared him away!" said Lila. + +"We are brave explorers!" said Ben. + +They remained in their fort, happy and safe. They hoped Dad would fix the lumber later. They didn't want to lose their house. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the yard. One day, they found an old tire. It was big and round and black. + +"Look, Tim, a tire!" Sam said. "Let's spin it!" + +They rolled the tire to the hill. They pushed it hard. The tire spun fast down the hill. It made a loud noise. + +"Wow, that's fun!" Tim said. "Let's do it again!" + +They ran after the tire. They got it and brought it back to the top of the hill. They pushed it again. The tire spun faster and faster. + +But this time, the tire did not stop at the bottom of the hill. It kept going. It went into the street. A car was coming. The car did not see the tire. The tire hit the car. The car crashed. The car made a big boom. + +Tim and Sam heard the boom. They saw the smoke. They saw the tire. It was broken and flat. They saw the car. It was smashed and bent. They saw the driver. He was hurt and bleeding. + +They were scared. They did not know what to do. They ran to the house. They told their mom. + +Mom was angry. She was sad. She called the police. She called the ambulance. She hugged Tim and Sam. She said they were in big trouble. She said they should not play with old tires. She said they should be careful and sorry. + +Tim and Sam cried. They wished they did not spin the tire. They wished they did not hurt the driver. They wished they did not make a big mess. They learned a hard lesson. They were very sorry. +Mira liked to record her voice with her mom's phone. She would sing songs, tell jokes, and make funny noises. Then she would listen to herself and laugh. She thought her voice was original and fun. + +One day, she found some pastels in her mom's drawer. They were soft and colorful, like crayons. She wanted to draw with them on paper. But she had a better idea. She decided to draw on the phone's screen. She made a rainbow, a flower, and a smiley face. + +She was very proud of her art. She wanted to show it to her mom. She pressed the record button and said, "Look, mom, I made you a picture with pastels. Do you like it? It is original and pretty." + +But when she played the recording, she saw that her drawing was gone. The phone's screen was black. She heard her voice, but she did not see her picture. She was confused and sad. She did not know that the pastels had scratched the phone's screen and made it broken. + +She started to cry. She did not mean to break the phone. She wanted to make her mom happy. She hoped her mom would not be angry. She hoped her mom would still love her. She hugged the phone and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you." +Sara and Tom were very happy. They were going to the pool with Mom and Dad. They liked to swim and splash and play with their toys. They had a big bag with towels, sunscreen, and snacks. + +Before they left, Mom said, "Don't forget to give some water to the plants. They are very thirsty." Sara and Tom nodded. They loved their plants. They had flowers, herbs, and peppers. They took the watering can and went to the garden. + +They watered the flowers and the herbs. They were very pretty and smelled good. Then they saw the peppers. They were red and green and yellow. They looked like candy. Sara and Tom wondered how they tasted. They each picked one and bit into it. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" they cried. The peppers were very spicy. They burned their mouths and tongues. They ran to the kitchen and drank some milk. They felt better, but they were still very hot. + +Mom and Dad heard them and came to see what was wrong. They saw the peppers and understood. They hugged Sara and Tom and said, "It's okay. You made a mistake. Peppers are not candy. They are spicy. They are for cooking, not for eating. Next time, ask us before you try something new." + +Sara and Tom said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They gave the peppers to Mom and Dad. They said they only wanted water and snacks at the pool. They got ready and went to the pool. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the peppers. They were very happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy guns in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies and shoot at bad people. They hid behind the trees and the swings and made loud noises. + +One day, they saw a new person in the park. He was wearing a big coat and a hat and he had a bag. Tom and Lily thought he looked like a bad person. They decided to shoot at him with their toy guns. + +They ran out from their hiding place and pointed their toy guns at the person. They shouted "Bang! Bang! You are a bad person! We are spies and we shoot you!" The person looked confused. He did not know Tom and Lily. He did not know they were playing. He thought they were trying to hurt him. + +He dropped his bag and ran away. He was scared. Tom and Lily thought they had won. They cheered and high-fived each other. They did not see what was in the bag. It was a camera. The person was a photographer. He was not a bad person. He was just taking pictures of the park. He was confused and sad. He did not like to be shot at by children. He did not want to play with them. He wanted his camera back. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big truck with a picture of a mint on it. The truck was selling ice cream. + +"Can we have ice cream, please?" they asked their mom. + +"OK, but only one each. And you have to share with me," their mom said. + +They ran to the truck and asked for mint ice cream. The man gave them two cones with green ice cream. It was cold and sweet. + +"Yum, this is good," Ben said. + +"Me too, I like mint," Lily said. + +They licked their ice cream and smiled. But then, something bad happened. Ben's ice cream fell off his cone and landed on his shirt. It made a big stain. + +"Oh no, my ice cream!" Ben cried. + +Lily laughed. "You are so silly, Ben. You dropped your ice cream. Now you are all green." + +Ben felt sad and mad. He did not like Lily laughing at him. He felt embarrass. + +"Stop laughing, Lily. It's not funny. You are mean," he said. + +He threw his cone at Lily. But he missed. The cone hit a lady who was walking by. The lady was wearing a light dress. The cone made a big stain on her dress too. + +"Hey, what are you doing? You ruined my dress!" the lady shouted. + +Ben and Lily's mom heard the lady. She saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"Ben, Lily, come here right now. You have to say sorry to the lady. And to each other. That was not nice," she said. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They did not mean to make trouble. They said sorry to the lady. And to each other. And to their mom. + +The lady was kind. She said it was OK. She gave them a napkin to clean their clothes. She said she liked mint too. + +Ben and Lily hugged their mom. They learned their lesson. They decided to be more careful with their ice cream. And to be more kind to each other. They finished their ice cream and played some more. They had fun. But they did not throw anything again. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Anna liked the elephants best, because they had long noses and big ears. Ben liked the monkeys best, because they jumped and played on the trees. + +Then they came to the gorilla house. There was a big gorilla sitting on a rock. He had black fur and a big belly. He looked very dirty, because he had mud and leaves on his fur. Anna and Ben wanted to see him better, so they went closer to the glass. + +"Hello, gorilla!" Anna said. She waved her hand at him. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The gorilla looked at Anna and Ben. He did not say anything. He just stared at them with his dark eyes. He did not seem to want to play. + +"Maybe he is shy," Ben said. He waved his hand too. "Or maybe he is sad. He has no friends here." + +The gorilla blinked. He lifted his hand and waved back at Ben. He made a low sound, like a grunt. He seemed to like Ben. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They waved again and again. The gorilla waved too. He made more sounds, like he was talking to them. + +"Look, Mom and Dad!" Anna said. "The gorilla is waving at us! He is not shy or sad. He is friendly!" + +Mom and Dad came to see. They were surprised and happy. They waved at the gorilla too. The gorilla waved at them. He looked less dirty and more shiny. + +Anna and Ben were glad. They had made a new friend at the zoo. They hoped to see the gorilla again soon. They said goodbye and thank you to him. The gorilla said goodbye and thank you too, in his own way. +Ben and Lily were having breakfast with their mom and dad. They liked to eat toast and eggs and juice. But today, mom had a surprise for them. She put a big plate of sausages on the table. + +"Look, kids, I made some sausages for you. They are very yummy and good for you. Do you want to try some?" mom asked. + +Ben's eyes lit up. He loved sausages. He reached for the plate and took the biggest sausage he could find. It was enormous. He bit into it and smiled. + +"Mmm, this is delicious, mom. Thank you!" he said. + +Lily looked at the plate and frowned. She did not like sausages. She thought they were gross and smelly. She pushed her plate away and shook her head. + +"No, thank you, mom. I don't want any sausages. I only want toast and eggs and juice," she said. + +Mom and dad looked at each other. They knew that Ben and Lily sometimes disagreed about food. They wanted them to eat a balanced diet and try new things. + +"Lily, why don't you give the sausages a chance? They are not gross or smelly. They are made of meat and spices and herbs. They have a lot of protein and iron. They will make you strong and healthy," dad said. + +Lily still did not want to try the sausages. She crossed her arms and pouted. + +"No, dad. I don't like meat. I don't like spices. I don't like herbs. I only like toast and eggs and juice. Sausages are yucky," she said. + +Ben looked at his sister and rolled his eyes. He thought she was being silly and stubborn. He wanted her to taste the sausages and see how good they were. + +"Lily, you are missing out. Sausages are not yucky. They are tasty and juicy and fun. You can dip them in ketchup or mustard or honey. You can make funny faces with them. You can pretend they are worms or snakes or rockets. Come on, just try one bite. Please?" he said. + +Lily looked at her brother and sighed. She saw that he was enjoying his sausage and that he wanted to share it with her. She decided to be brave and polite. She took a small sausage from the plate and nibbled on it. She was surprised. It was not as bad as she thought. It was actually kind of good. + +"Hey, this is not so bad. It is kind of good. Thank you, Ben. Thank you, mom and dad. I'm sorry I disagreed with you. I guess I can try new things sometimes," she said. + +Mom and dad smiled. They were proud of Lily for trying something new. They were also proud of Ben for being kind and helpful. They hugged their kids and gave them more toast and eggs and juice. They all ate their breakfast happily. They agreed that sausages were a good surprise. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play and laugh together. But they do not like to go to the restaurant with Mom and Dad. They hate the restaurant. It is too loud and too boring. They cannot run or jump or sing. They have to sit and wait and eat. + +One day, Mom and Dad say they have a surprise for Tom and Lily. They take them to a new restaurant. It is not like the other restaurants. It is small and quiet and cozy. The people who work there are kind and friendly. They smile and talk to Tom and Lily. They give them crayons and paper to draw. They bring them yummy food and juice. They even have a special dessert for them. It is a big cake with candles and sprinkles. They say it is for Tom and Lily's birthday. + +Tom and Lily are very happy. They forget that they hate the restaurant. They say thank you to the people who work there. They hug Mom and Dad. They share the cake with everyone. They are humble. They do not want to be rude or greedy. They want to be nice and polite. They learn that not all restaurants are the same. They learn that sometimes surprises can be good. They learn that they can have fun and be good at the restaurant. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big bottle of soap in the bathroom. They wanted to make bubbles, so they poured some soap into a bowl and added water. Then they took a straw and blew into the bowl. + +"Look, Tom, bubbles!" Lily said. "They are so pretty and shiny!" + +"Yes, Lily, they are!" Tom said. "Let's make more!" + +They blew and blew until the bowl was full of bubbles. Then they carried the bowl to the living room and put it on the table. They wanted to surprise their mom and dad with their bubble art. + +But they did not know that soap can make things slippery. When mom and dad came home, they saw the bowl of bubbles on the table. They smiled and walked towards it. But they stepped on some soap that had spilled on the floor. They slipped and fell down with a loud thud. + +"Ouch!" mom said. "What is this?" + +"Ow!" dad said. "Who did this?" + +Lily and Tom heard the noise and ran to the living room. They saw their mom and dad on the floor, looking angry and hurt. They felt sorry and scared. + +"We did it, mom and dad," Lily said. "We wanted to surprise you with bubbles." + +"We are sorry, mom and dad," Tom said. "We did not know soap can make things slippery." + +Mom and dad got up and hugged their twins. They were not angry anymore, but they were still sore. + +"It's okay, Lily and Tom," mom said. "We know you meant well, but you should not play with soap in the house. It can be dangerous and messy." + +"Yes, Lily and Tom," dad said. "Soap is for washing, not for making bubbles. Next time, ask us before you use something you don't know." + +Lily and Tom nodded and said they were sorry again. They helped mom and dad clean up the soap and the bubbles. They learned that soap can be fun, but also difficult. They also learned to be careful and respectful with things that are not theirs. They promised to never play with soap in the house again. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the dark. They had a flashlight that they could attach to their hats. They would turn off the lights and pretend they were explorers in a cave. + +One night, they heard a loud noise outside. They were scared and wanted to see what it was. They put on their hats and attached their flashlight. They crept to the window and looked out. + +They saw a big truck with a lot of boxes. The truck was making the noise. It was moving the boxes to the house next door. Ben and Mia saw a man and a woman and a little boy get out of the truck. They were the new neighbors. + +Ben and Mia felt calm. They were not afraid of the noise anymore. They waved to the new neighbors and smiled. They hoped they could be friends and play together. They turned on the lights and went to bed. They dreamed of exploring caves with their flashlight and their new friend. +Tom liked to whistle. He whistled when he woke up, when he ate his oats, when he played with his toys, and when he went to bed. He whistled so much that his mom and dad called him Whistling Tom. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide, a wide swing, and a tall tree. He wanted to try them all. He ran to the slide and whistled as he slid down. He ran to the swing and whistled as he swung high. He ran to the tree and whistled as he climbed up. + +But when he reached the top of the tree, he saw a big bird. The bird had a long beak, a red head, and a black and white body. The bird looked at Tom and opened its beak. Tom thought the bird wanted to whistle with him. He whistled a happy tune. + +But the bird did not whistle. The bird squawked. The bird squawked so loud that Tom got scared. He tried to climb down, but he slipped and fell. He landed on the soft grass, but he hurt his arm. He cried and cried. + +His mom ran to him and hugged him. She said, "Don't worry, Tom. You're okay. It was just a woodpecker. It makes holes in the trees with its beak. It doesn't whistle like you." + +Tom stopped crying and looked at the bird. He saw the holes in the tree. He said, "I'm sorry, bird. I didn't know. You can make holes. I can whistle. We are different, but we are both good." + +The bird nodded and flew away. Tom smiled and whistled a sorry tune. His mom smiled and kissed his arm. She said, "You're a good boy, Tom. And a good whistler. Let's go home and have some oats." +Sara likes to look at photos of her family. She has a big book with many photos. She can see her mom, her dad, her brother, and her grandma. She likes to point at them and say their names. + +One day, Sara finds a photo that she does not know. It is a photo of a man with a hat and a beard. He is smiling and holding a guitar. Sara wonders who he is. She asks her mom, but her mom is busy. She asks her dad, but her dad is on the phone. She asks her brother, but her brother is playing with his toys. + +Sara decides to ask her grandma. She knows that her grandma lives far away, but she can talk to her on the computer. She lifts the photo and runs to the computer. She sees her grandma on the screen. She says hello and shows her the photo. + +Grandma smiles and says, "That is your grandpa. He was my husband and your dad's dad. He loved to play music and make people happy. He is in heaven now, but he is always with us in our hearts." + +Sara feels happy and sad at the same time. She says, "I love you, grandma. I love you, grandpa." She hugs the photo and kisses the screen. Grandma says, "I love you too, Sara. You are very sweet and smart. You make me happy." + +Sara puts the photo back in the book. She thinks that maybe one day she will play music like her grandpa. She thinks that he would be proud of her. She thinks that he is watching her from the sky. She looks out the window and sees a star. It is dark outside, but the star is bright. She smiles and says, "Good night, grandpa." +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They are very intelligent. They can count, read and write. They also like to learn new things. + +One day, their mom has good news for them. She says, "Lily and Tom, I have a surprise for you. We are going to have a baby brother or sister soon. Do you want to see the picture of the baby?" + +Lily and Tom are very happy and excited. They say, "Yes, mom, we want to see the baby. Is the baby big or small? Is the baby a boy or a girl?" + +Mom shows them the picture of the baby on her phone. She says, "The baby is still very small. The doctor says the baby weighs as much as a banana. We don't know if the baby is a boy or a girl yet. We will find out later." + +Lily and Tom look at the picture of the baby. They think the baby is very cute. They say, "Wow, mom, the baby is so small. We can't wait to meet the baby. We will be good big brother and sister. We will teach the baby many things. We will play with the baby and share our toys and books." + +Mom hugs Lily and Tom. She says, "I'm sure you will be wonderful big brother and sister. The baby is lucky to have you. I love you very much." +Tim and Sue wanted to play in the ocean. They liked the big waves and the wet sand. But their mom said no. She said the ocean was too deep and too cold. She warned them to stay on the beach. + +But Tim and Sue did not listen. They waited until their mom was busy with the baby. Then they ran to the water. They laughed and splashed and had fun. They did not see the big sign that said "Danger". + +A big wave came and knocked them down. They tried to get up, but the water was too strong. They screamed for help, but their mom did not hear them. The wave dragged them away from the shore. + +Their mom looked up and saw the sign. She saw the empty beach. She saw the wave. She ran to the water, but it was too late. She could not find Tim and Sue. She cried and cried. + +The ocean was not a good place to play. Tim and Sue learned that too late. They should have listened to their mom. She warned them, but they did not listen. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tunnel in the park. The tunnel is brown and dark. + +"Let's go inside the tunnel!" Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be dirty or scary," Mia says. + +They hold hands and walk into the tunnel. They see some bugs and spiders on the walls. They hear some noises and echoes. They feel some water and mud on the floor. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. + +"Yuck, this is gross!" Mia says. + +They keep walking until they see some light at the end of the tunnel. They run out of the tunnel and see a pond. The pond is blue and clear. + +"Look, a pond! Let's bathe in the pond!" Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be cold or deep," Mia says. + +They take off their shoes and socks and jump into the pond. They splash and swim and laugh. They feel the sun and the breeze on their skin. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Tom says. + +"Yay, this is nice!" Mia says. + +They bathe in the pond until they are clean and happy. They put on their shoes and socks and walk back to the park. They see their moms waiting for them. + +"Hi, mom!" Tom and Mia say. + +"Hi, kids! Did you have fun in the park?" their moms say. + +"Yes, we did! We went into a tunnel and bathed in a pond!" Tom and Mia say. + +"That sounds like an adventure! But you are all wet and dirty!" their moms say. + +"That's OK, mom. We can bathe again at home!" Tom and Mia say. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. Lily has a new coat. It is pink and fluffy. Ben has an old coat. It is blue and thin. + +"Look at my coat!" Lily says. "It is so warm and pretty. Do you like it?" + +Ben looks at Lily's coat. He thinks it is nice. But he also thinks it is not fair. He is cold and his coat is ugly. He feels envious of Lily. + +"I don't like your coat," Ben says. "It is too bright and silly. My coat is better. It is cool and smart." + +Lily is hurt by Ben's words. She thinks Ben is mean. She does not want to play with him anymore. + +"Go away, Ben!" Lily says. "You are not my friend. You are a bad boy. I don't want to see you again." + +Ben is angry and sad. He does not want to lose Lily. He likes her. But he also likes her coat. He thinks of a plan. He waits until Lily is not looking. Then he runs to her and grabs her coat. He pulls it off her and runs away. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily shouts. "Give me back my coat! That is mine!" + +Lily chases Ben. But Ben is faster. He runs to his house and slams the door. He puts on Lily's coat. He thinks he is happy. But he is not. He is alone and scared. He hears Lily knocking on the door. She is crying and yelling. + +"Ben, open the door! Give me back my coat! You are a thief and a liar! I hate you!" + +Ben does not open the door. He does not say sorry. He does not give back the coat. He keeps it for himself. He thinks he has won. But he has not. He has lost a friend. And he has made an enemy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play and laugh together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Let's go down the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They climb up the ladder and sit on the slide. Tom goes first. He slides down fast and smiles. He waits for Mia at the bottom. + +"Come on, Mia!" he shouts. + +Mia is nervous. She looks down and sees how high the slide is. She is scared. + +"I don't want to go!" she says. + +Tom thinks of a joke. He wants to make Mia laugh and not be scared. + +"Hey, Mia, do you know what happens when you drop a banana peel on the slide?" he asks. + +"No, what?" Mia asks. + +"You slip and fall on your face!" Tom says. + +He laughs. He thinks his joke is funny. + +Mia does not laugh. She thinks his joke is mean. She feels hurt and angry. + +She drops her teddy bear on the slide. The teddy bear slides down and hits Tom on the head. + +"Ow!" Tom says. + +He cries. He drops his toy car on the ground. The toy car breaks. + +Mia cries too. She slides down and picks up her teddy bear. She runs to her mom. + +Tom and Mia are not friends anymore. They are sad. Their moms are mad. They go home. The end. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They are happy. + +But then a big dog comes. The dog is hungry and angry. The dog sees the snowman and thinks it is food. The dog runs to the snowman and bites it. The snowman falls down and breaks. Sara and Tom are sad. + +They see a man walking by. The man has a bag of bread. Sara and Tom are hungry and cold. They ask the man for some bread. The man is helpful. He offers them some bread. + +But the dog sees the bread too. The dog wants the bread more than the snowman. The dog runs to the man and jumps on him. The man falls down and drops the bag. The dog takes the bag and runs away. The man is hurt and angry. Sara and Tom are scared. + +They have no snowman, no bread, and no help. They cry and go home. They have a bad day. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +But there is a sign. The sign says: "Do not step on the grass. It is the law." Tim and Sue do not know what the law is. They think it is a funny word. + +They ignore the sign. They step on the grass. They run to the slide. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He wears a hat and a badge. He is a cop. He says: "Stop! You are breaking the law. You are not allowed to step on the grass. It is bad. You have to pay a fine." + +Tim and Sue are scared. They do not have any money. They do not know what a fine is. They think it is a mean word. + +They cry and say: "We are sorry. We did not know. We just wanted to play. Please do not be mad at us." + +But the cop does not listen. He says: "You should have read the sign. It is useful. It tells you what to do and what not to do. You have to learn to follow the law. Come with me. I will take you to your parents. They will be very disappointed in you." + +He grabs their hands and drags them away. They do not get to go on the slide. They do not have fun. They have a bad day. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be different animals. But then they saw a big box on the table. It was wrapped in shiny paper and had a bow on top. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a present for us!" Lily said. + +They ran to the table and tried to peek inside the box. But it was taped very well and they could not open it. + +"Let's ask Mommy," Ben said. + +They went to the kitchen, where Mommy was talking on the phone. She looked busy and serious. + +"Mommy, Mommy, what is in the box?" Lily asked. + +"Shh, not now, sweetie. I'm talking to the lawyer. He is helping me with a problem," Mommy said. + +"What is a lawyer?" Ben asked. + +"A lawyer is a person who knows the rules and helps people follow them or fix them," Mommy said. + +"Why do you need a lawyer?" Lily asked. + +"Because Daddy and I have a big fight and we can't agree on anything. The lawyer is trying to make us stop fighting and share things," Mommy said. + +Ben and Lily felt sad and scared. They did not like it when Mommy and Daddy fought. They wanted them to be happy and love each other. + +"Can we help you, Mommy?" Ben asked. + +Mommy smiled and put down the phone. She hugged Ben and Lily and kissed them. + +"You are the best help I can have, my darlings. You make me feel better every day. But right now, you can help me by being good and patient. And by not touching the box. It's not for you. It's for Daddy. It's his birthday today," Mommy said. + +Ben and Lily looked at the box again. They felt curious and tempted. They wanted to know what was inside. They wanted to make Daddy happy too. + +"Can we give it to him?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can. But you have to wait until he comes home. And you have to promise me not to open it or shake it or ruin it. It's a surprise," Mommy said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They promised to be good and not touch the box. They went back to the living room and played with their toys. But they kept looking at the box. They wondered what it was. + +After a while, Daddy came home. He looked tired and cold. He said hello to Mommy and gave her a kiss. He did not look happy. + +"Hi, Daddy!" Ben and Lily shouted. They ran to him and hugged him. + +"Hi, kids! I missed you so much. You are the best thing in my life," Daddy said. + +He smiled and lifted them up. He tickled them and made them laugh. + +"Guess what, Daddy? We have a surprise for you!" Lily said. + +"You do? What is it?" Daddy asked. + +Ben and Lily pointed to the box. They said it was his birthday present. They said they did not touch it or open it. They said they wanted to make him happy. + +Daddy looked at the box. He looked at Mommy. He looked at Ben and Lily. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. He felt sorry for fighting with Mommy. He felt grateful for having such a wonderful family. + +He put down Ben and Lily and walked to the table. He picked up the box and shook it gently. He heard a soft sound inside. + +"What do you think it is, Daddy?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a book? Or a sweater? Or a toy?" Daddy guessed. + +He tore the paper and opened the box. He gasped. He saw a small, furry, black and white animal inside. It had a wet nose and bright eyes. It wagged its tail and licked his hand. + +"It's a puppy!" Lily exclaimed. + +"A puppy? For me?" Daddy asked. + +"Yes, Daddy. Mommy said you always wanted a puppy when you were little. She said you would love it and take care of it. She said it would make you happy," Ben said. + +Daddy looked at Mommy. She nodded and smiled. She said she wanted to make him happy too. She said she was sorry for fighting with him. She said she loved him. + +Daddy felt tears in his eyes. He hugged the puppy and thanked Mommy. He said he was sorry too. He said he loved her. + +He hugged Ben and Lily and thanked them. He said they were the best kids in the world. He said he was happy. + +They all hugged and kissed and laughed. They played with the puppy and gave it a name. They called it Spot. They forgot about the lawyer and the problem. They felt warm and cozy and +Tommy loved muffins. He liked to eat them for breakfast, for snack, and sometimes for dinner. He liked all kinds of muffins: blueberry, chocolate, banana, and more. But his favorite muffin was regular. Regular muffins were brown and soft and sweet. They had no fruits or nuts or chips inside. They were just regular. + +One day, Tommy's mom made a big batch of regular muffins. She put them on a plate and told Tommy he could have one. Tommy was very happy. He ran to the plate and picked up a muffin. He took a big bite and smiled. It was delicious. + +But then, Tommy saw something on the plate. It was a muffin that looked different. It was not brown, but white. It was not soft, but hard. It had something green and red on top. Tommy was curious. He put down his regular muffin and picked up the white muffin. He took a small bite and made a face. It was not sweet, but sour. It had no muffin inside, but cheese and tomato. Tommy did not like it. He spit it out and said, "Yuck!" + +Tommy's mom saw him and laughed. She said, "That's not a muffin, Tommy. That's a pizza. I made it for lunch. Do you want to try it again?" Tommy shook his head. He said, "No, thank you. I don't like pizza. I like muffins. Regular muffins." He went back to his regular muffin and finished it. He was happy again. + +Tommy's mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Tommy. You don't have to like pizza. Maybe you will like it when you are older. But for now, you can have another regular muffin if you want." Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, please. I love regular muffins. They are the best." He took another regular muffin and ate it. He did not quit until he was full. He thanked his mom and gave her a hug. He was a good boy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They made loud noises as they zoomed and crashed their cars. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. + +"Let's have a race!" Lily said. "The first one to reach the door wins!" + +"OK!" Tom said. "Ready, set, go!" + +They pushed their cars as fast as they could. Tom's car was a little bit faster than Lily's car. He was almost at the door when he saw something shiny on the floor. He paused and picked it up. It was a small spoon with some salt on it. + +"What is this?" Tom asked. He licked the salt. It was very fine and salty. He made a funny face. + +Lily saw Tom stop and ran past him. She reached the door and shouted, "I win! I win!" + +Tom looked at her and smiled. He did not mind losing. He liked the salt. He gave the spoon to Lily and said, "Here, try this. It is fine and salty." + +Lily took the spoon and licked the salt. She also made a funny face. She did not like the salt. She gave the spoon back to Tom and said, "Yuck! I don't like this. It is too salty." + +Tom and Lily laughed. They did not care about the salt or the race. They were happy to play with their cars and with each other. They hugged and said, "We are friends!" +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and their cat, Spot. Spot is black and soft. He likes to sleep and chase mice. + +One day, Lily and Tom find a big orange in the kitchen. They want to eat it, but they do not know how to peel it. They try to use a knife, but it is too sharp and dangerous. + +"Stop, Lily! You will hurt yourself!" Tom says. + +"No, I want the orange! It is yummy and juicy!" Lily says. + +They start to fight over the knife and the orange. They make a lot of noise and mess. + +Spot wakes up from his nap. He sees the twins fighting. He does not like it. He jumps on the table and knocks over the knife and the orange. He hisses and scratches them. + +"Ow, Spot! That hurts!" Lily and Tom cry. + +Mom hears the commotion. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the twins and Spot. She is angry and worried. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Tom? You are not behaving! You could have hurt yourself or Spot with the knife! And you wasted a good orange!" Mom says. + +"Sorry, Mom. We were hungry and curious. We did not mean to be bad." Lily and Tom say. + +Mom sighs. She hugs them and Spot. She is glad they are not hurt. + +"Next time, ask me before you touch anything in the kitchen. And share your toys and food with each other. And be nice to Spot. He is part of our family." Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will behave. We love you and Spot." Lily and Tom say. + +Mom smiles. She peels the orange and gives them each a slice. They eat it and say thank you. Spot gets a treat too. They all go to the living room and play together. They are happy and calm. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they go to the park with their moms. It is very cold. The grass is white and the pond is hard. + +"Look, Sara, ice!" Tom says. He runs to the pond and slides on it. He laughs. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Sara says. She follows him, but she is scared. She does not like ice. She slips and falls. She cries. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" Tom asks. He runs to her and helps her up. He sees a red mark on her knee. He feels sorry. + +"Here, Sara, take this." Tom says. He gives her his scarf. He wraps it around her knee. "It will make you warm and better." + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very kind." Sara says. She smiles. She feels better. + +They walk to a bench. Their moms are there. They have hot chocolate and cookies. They give some to Sara and Tom. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" Sara's mom asks. + +"Yes, mom. We played on the ice. Tom gave me his scarf. He is my best friend." Sara says. + +"That's very nice, Tom. You are a good friend." Tom's mom says. + +Sara and Tom sip their hot chocolate and eat their cookies. They are happy. They hug each other. They are warm. +Lily was very patient. She waited and waited for her birthday. She wanted to receive a big present from her mom and dad. They said they had a surprise for her. + +Every day, Lily asked, "Is it my birthday yet?" And every day, mom and dad said, "Not yet, Lily. You have to wait a little longer. It's in one week." Lily counted the days on her fingers. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. She was excited. + +On the morning of her birthday, Lily woke up early. She ran to the living room. She saw a big box with a bow on it. She squealed, "Is that for me?" Mom and dad smiled and nodded. "Yes, Lily. It's your birthday present. Go ahead and open it." + +Lily tore the paper and lifted the lid. She gasped. Inside the box was a beautiful doll. She had long hair, a pretty dress, and shiny shoes. She looked like a princess. Lily hugged the doll and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! She's perfect! What's her name?" + +Mom and dad said, "Her name is Ruby. She's your new friend. We knew you would love her. Happy birthday, Lily. We're proud of you for being so patient." Lily smiled and kissed them. She was very happy. She received the best present ever. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. They wear warm coats and hats and gloves. They make a big snowman with a carrot nose and a scarf. + +"Look at our snowman!" Ben says. "He is very big and nice." + +"Yes, he is!" Sam says. "But he needs something more. He needs a hat!" + +Sam runs to his house and comes back with a hat. It is his dad's hat. It is brown and has a string to tie under the chin. + +"Here, let's put this hat on the snowman!" Sam says. He climbs on Ben's shoulders and puts the hat on the snowman's head. He ties the string under the snowman's chin. + +"There, now he is perfect!" Sam says. + +But then they hear a voice. It is Sam's dad. He is angry. + +"Sam, where is my hat?" he shouts. "I need it to go to work!" + +Sam and Ben look at each other. They are scared. Sam's dad is deaf. He cannot hear them say sorry. + +"Uh-oh," Ben says. "We have to give the hat back." + +They run to the snowman and try to take the hat off. But the string is too tight. They pull and pull, but the hat does not come off. + +"Help!" Sam says. "We can't get the hat off!" + +Sam's dad comes closer. He sees the snowman with his hat. He is very mad. + +"Sam, what have you done?" he says. "You took my hat and put it on a snowman? How could you?" + +He reaches for the hat and yanks it off. The snowman's head falls off too. The snowman is broken. + +Sam and Ben are sad. They did not mean to break the snowman. They did not mean to make Sam's dad mad. + +They look at Sam's dad. They hope he will not be too mad. + +They say in a small voice, "We are sorry, dad. We just wanted to make the snowman happy." +Lily and Max were playing with their toys on the couch. They liked to make funny noises and repeat them to each other. Lily had a doll that said "I love you" when she pressed its belly. Max had a car that made a loud vroom sound when he pushed it. + +"Vroom, vroom!" Max said, pushing his car on the couch. "Vroom, vroom!" + +"I love you, I love you!" Lily said, pressing her doll's belly. "I love you, I love you!" + +They repeated their noises over and over, laughing and having fun. They did not hear their mom calling them for dinner. + +"Max, Lily, dinner is ready!" Mom said from the kitchen. "Come and eat, please!" + +But Max and Lily did not listen. They kept playing with their toys on the couch. + +"Vroom, vroom! I love you, I love you!" they said, louder and louder. + +Mom got angry. She walked to the living room and saw Max and Lily on the couch. She saw the mess they made with their toys. She saw the stains they left on the couch. + +"Max, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom said, very mad. "You did not hear me calling you? You did not obey me? You ruined the couch?" + +Max and Lily stopped playing. They looked at Mom. They saw her face. They felt scared. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said, in a small voice. + +But Mom did not accept their sorry. She took their toys away. She sent them to their room. She told them they could not play anymore. She told them they were bad. + +Max and Lily cried. They did not understand why Mom was so mad. They did not think they did anything wrong. They thought their toys were interesting. They thought their noises were fun. They thought their couch was soft. + +They did not know that Mom had a hard day. They did not know that Mom had a headache. They did not know that Mom loved the couch. They did not know that Mom wanted some peace. + +They only knew that they were sad. They only knew that they missed their toys. They only knew that they wanted to play on the couch. They only knew that they wished Mom would love them. +Tom had a big ball. He liked to roll it on the grass. He rolled it fast and slow. He rolled it high and low. He rolled it to his dog and his mom. + +One day, he rolled it to a hill. He wanted to see how far it could go. He pushed it hard and watched it roll down. He ran after it, laughing. But the ball did not stop. It rolled and rolled and rolled. + +The ball rolled into the street. Tom saw a big car coming. He was scared. He shouted for his ball. He wanted to get it back. He did not see the car. + +But the car saw him. The driver was quick. He stopped the car just in time. He got out and picked up Tom. He was angry and worried. He said, "You are a very lucky boy. You could have been hurt. Why did you run into the street?" + +Tom looked at his ball. It was on the other side of the street. It had a dent in it. He felt sad. He said, "I'm sorry. I just wanted my ball. It rolled away from me." + +The driver looked at his face. He saw that he was sorry. He softened. He said, "It's okay. I'm glad you are safe. But you have to be careful. You can't chase your ball into the street. You have to look both ways. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, I understand. Thank you for stopping. Can I have my ball back?" + +The driver smiled. He said, "Sure, you can have your ball back. But promise me you won't roll it on the hill again." + +Tom promised. He hugged his ball. He said, "Thank you. You are very nice. I'm sorry for making you mad." + +The driver said, "You're welcome. And I'm not mad. I'm just glad you are okay. Now go back to your mom and your dog. And have fun with your ball. But be careful, okay?" + +Tom said, "Okay. I will be careful. Bye." + +He ran back to his mom and his dog. He showed them his ball. He told them what happened. They were happy that he was okay. They were proud that he said sorry. They hugged him and kissed him. They said, "You are a very lucky boy. We love you very much." + +Tom felt happy. He loved them too. He rolled his ball on the grass. He rolled it fast and slow. He rolled it high and low. He rolled it to his dog and his mom. He did not roll it on the hill again. He was a very lucky boy. +Anna and Ben are friends who like to swim in the sea. They have masks and fins to see the fish and the reef. The reef is a place where many fish live and play. It has many colors and shapes. + +One day, Anna and Ben swim to the reef and see a big fish. It is blue and yellow and has a long nose. Anna and Ben are curious and want to get closer. They try to swim near the big fish, but it is shy and swims away. + +"Let's try again," Anna says to Ben. "Maybe it will let us see it." + +They try again and again, but the big fish always swims away. Anna and Ben are sad and tired. They decide to swim back to the shore. + +On the way back, they see a small fish. It is green and orange and has a round mouth. It swims up to Anna and Ben and makes a funny noise. It sounds like "blub blub". + +"Hello, little fish," Anna says to the small fish. "What is your name?" + +The small fish makes the noise again and wiggles its tail. It seems to like Anna and Ben. It follows them to the shore and stays with them. + +Anna and Ben are happy and grateful. They have made a new friend. They give the small fish some bread and water. They tell it stories and jokes. They laugh and play with the small fish. + +The small fish is happy and grateful, too. It has made new friends. It likes the bread and water. It likes the stories and jokes. It laughs and plays with Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben and the small fish are friends who like to swim in the sea. They have masks and fins to see the fish and the reef. The reef is a place where many fish live and play. It has many colors and shapes. And it has a big fish and a small fish who are very different but very special. +Tom is a bald man who likes to wear navy clothes. He works at a big store where he sells many things. He is very good at his job and he is nice to the customers. + +One day, a little girl comes to the store with her mom. She sees Tom and she thinks he is funny. She runs to him and says, "Hello, bald man! Why do you have no hair?" + +Tom smiles and says, "Hello, little girl! I have no hair because I was born this way. It does not bother me. Do you like my navy shirt?" + +The little girl nods and says, "Yes, I like it. It is the same color as the sky. Can I touch your head?" + +Tom says, "Sure, you can touch it. It is very smooth." + +The little girl reaches out and touches Tom's head. She feels how soft it is. She likes it. She says, "Your head is like a ball. Can I snap it?" + +Tom is surprised and says, "Snap it? What do you mean?" + +The little girl says, "Snap it like this." She makes a snapping sound with her fingers. She thinks it is fun. + +Tom says, "No, no, no. You cannot snap my head. That would hurt me. Please do not do that." + +The little girl says, "Oh, I am sorry. I did not know. I do not want to hurt you. You are nice." + +Tom says, "It is okay. I forgive you. You are nice too. Do you want to see some toys?" + +The little girl says, "Yes, please. I love toys." + +Tom says, "Come with me. I will show you some toys. Maybe you can find one that you can snap." + +The little girl says, "Okay. Thank you, bald man. You are my friend." + +Tom says, "You are welcome, little girl. You are my friend too." +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some are big, some are small, some are red, some are blue. They have a lot of fun with their cars and trucks. + +One day, they find a new car in the garage. It is not their car. It is Dad's car. It is very fancy. It is shiny and black. It has four doors and four wheels. It has a big engine and a loud horn. Tim and Jen want to play with the fancy car. + +They sneak into the garage when Dad is not looking. They open the door of the fancy car. They climb inside. They pretend to drive. They turn the wheel and push the buttons. They honk the horn and make noises. They have a lot of fun with the fancy car. + +But they do not know that the fancy car has fuel. Fuel is a liquid that makes the car go. Fuel is in a tank under the car. Fuel is not for playing. Fuel is for driving. Fuel can be dangerous. + +Tim sees a sharp thing on the floor. It is a screwdriver. It is metal and pointy. Tim likes the sharp thing. He picks it up. He wants to see what it can do. He pokes the seat and the door with the sharp thing. He makes holes and scratches. He laughs. + +Jen sees what Tim is doing. She does not like it. She thinks it is bad. She tells Tim to stop. + +"Tim, stop! You are hurting the fancy car! Dad will be mad! Put down the sharp thing!" + +But Tim does not listen. He thinks it is fun. He pokes the floor with the sharp thing. He makes a big hole. He does not know that the hole is near the tank. He does not know that the fuel is leaking. He does not know that the fuel is flammable. + +The fuel drips on the floor. It makes a puddle. It smells bad. Jen sees the fuel. She is scared. She smells danger. She tells Tim to get out. + +"Tim, get out! There is fuel on the floor! Fuel can burn! Fuel can explode! We have to go!" + +But Tim does not listen. He thinks it is a game. He pokes the fuel with the sharp thing. He makes a spark. He does not know that the spark can ignite the fuel. He does not know that the fuel can catch fire. He does not know that the fire can spread. + +The fuel catches fire. It makes a flame. It makes a noise. It makes a heat. Jen sees the fire. She screams. She grabs Tim. She pulls him out of the fancy car. She runs to the door. She calls for help. + +"Dad, Dad, help! The fancy car is on fire! The fancy car is on fire!" + +Dad hears Jen. He sees the smoke. He sees the fire. He grabs a hose. He runs to the garage. He sprays water on the fancy car. He puts out the fire. He saves the fancy car. + +But the fancy car is not fancy anymore. It is dirty and damaged. It has holes and scratches. It has burns and dents. It is ruined. + +Dad is angry. He is sad. He loves his fancy car. He worked hard to buy it. He asks Tim and Jen what they did. He scolds them. He punishes them. He tells them to never play with the fancy car again. He tells them to never play with fuel or sharp things again. He tells them to be careful and sorry. + +Tim and Jen are sorry. They are ashamed. They did not mean to hurt the fancy car. They did not know the fuel and the sharp thing were dangerous. They learned a lesson. They hug Dad. They apologize. They promise to be good. + +They go back to their room. They play with their cars and trucks. They have fun with their cars and trucks. But they do not touch the fancy car. They do not touch the fuel or the sharp thing. They leave them alone. They are safe and happy. +Lily loved her pony, Brownie. She liked to brush his fur and feed him carrots. She wanted to make him look shiny and pretty. She found a bottle of polish in the barn. It said it was for leather shoes, but Lily thought it would work for Brownie too. + +She opened the bottle and poured some polish on a cloth. Then she rubbed it on Brownie's back. Brownie felt something wet and sticky. He did not like it. He shook his head and neighed. + +"What are you doing, Lily?" asked Mom, who came to the barn. She saw the polish on Brownie and the cloth in Lily's hand. She was not happy. + +"I'm polishing Brownie, Mom. I want him to be shiny and pretty," said Lily. + +"Oh, Lily, you can't polish a pony. That's for shoes, not fur. You'll make him sick and dirty. Come on, let's wash him off with water and soap," said Mom. + +She took Lily and Brownie to the hose. She sprayed water on Brownie and rubbed soap on him. Brownie felt better. He liked the water and the soap. He licked Lily's face. + +"I'm sorry, Brownie. I didn't know. I love you," said Lily. + +"I know, Lily. You're a kind girl. You just wanted to make him happy. But next time, ask me before you use something you don't know," said Mom. + +Lily nodded. She hugged Brownie and Mom. She learned a new word: polish. She also learned a new lesson: ponies don't need polish. They just need love and care. +Anna liked to write. She had a book and a pen that she kept in her drawer. She wrote stories about animals and princesses and fairies. She wrote every day after school and before bed. + +One day, her mom told her to clean her room. She said there were too many toys and clothes on the floor. Anna did not want to clean. She wanted to write. She said, "No, mom, I want to write. Writing is fun. Cleaning is boring." + +Her mom was angry. She said, "Anna, you have to be obedient. You have to do what I say. Cleaning is important. Writing can wait. If you don't clean your room, I will take away your book and your pen." + +Anna was scared. She loved her book and her pen. She did not want to lose them. She said, "Sorry, mom, I will clean my room. Please don't take away my book and my pen. They are mine. They are special." + +Her mom said, "OK, Anna, I will give you one more chance. But you have to clean your room now. And you have to do it well. Or else I will take away your book and your pen." + +Anna nodded. She put her book and her pen in her drawer. She started to clean her room. She picked up her toys and her clothes. She put them in their places. She worked hard. She wanted to finish quickly. She wanted to write again. + +But she did not see that her drawer was not closed properly. Her book and her pen were sticking out a little bit. And she did not see that her little brother, Tom, was watching her. He was curious. He liked to play with things that were not his. He saw the book and the pen. He wanted to have them. He waited until Anna was busy. Then he sneaked into her room. He grabbed the book and the pen. He ran away. + +Anna did not notice. She finished cleaning her room. She was proud. She hoped her mom would be happy. She wanted to show her mom her clean room. And she wanted to write again. She went to her drawer. She opened it. She looked for her book and her pen. But they were not there. They were gone. + +Anna was shocked. She was sad. She was angry. She cried. She screamed. She said, "Where is my book? Where is my pen? Who took them? They are mine. They are special. I want them back. I want to write." + +Her mom heard her. She came to her room. She saw her crying. She saw her empty drawer. She said, "Anna, what's wrong? What happened?" + +Anna told her mom what happened. She said, "Someone took my book and my pen. They were in my drawer. But now they are gone. I don't know who took them. I want them back. I want to write." + +Her mom felt sorry for her. She said, "Oh, Anna, I'm sorry. That's not fair. That's not nice. We will find your book and your pen. We will ask Tom. Maybe he knows. Maybe he saw something." + +They went to Tom's room. They knocked on the door. They opened it. They saw Tom. He was sitting on his bed. He was holding Anna's book and pen. He was writing on the book. He was writing his name. He was writing, "Tom, Tom, Tom." + +Anna and her mom were shocked. They were angry. They said, "Tom, what are you doing? That's Anna's book and pen. That's not yours. You took them. You stole them. You ruined them. How could you?" + +Tom looked at them. He smiled. He said, "I like to write. Writing is fun. This is my book and my pen. They are mine. They are special." + +Anna and her mom could not believe it. They could not get the book and the pen back. They were ruined. Anna could not write anymore. She was very sad. She was very mad. She hated Tom. She hated writing. She had a bad ending. +Lila is a friendly daughter. She likes to play with her toys and her friends. She has a big doll that she calls Anna. Anna has long hair and a pink dress. + +One day, Lila and Anna go to the park with Mommy. They see a slide and a swing. Lila wants to go on the slide. She says to Mommy, "Can I go on the slide, please?" + +Mommy says, "Yes, you can, but be careful. Hold on tight and don't go too fast." + +Lila nods and takes Anna with her. She climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. She puts Anna on her lap and says, "Are you ready, Anna?" + +Anna says, "Yes, I am, Lila. Let's go!" + +Lila pushes off and slides down. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She smiles and laughs. But then, she sees a bump on the slide. She tries to avoid it, but it is too late. She and Anna hit the bump and fly off the slide. They fall on the grass. + +Lila and Anna are scared and hurt. They cry and call for Mommy. Mommy hears them and runs to them. She picks them up and hugs them. She says, "Oh, no, are you okay, Lila and Anna? I'm sorry you fell. Let me see if you have any boo-boos." + +Mommy checks Lila and Anna. She sees that they have some scratches and bruises, but nothing serious. She kisses them and says, "You are very brave, Lila and Anna. You don't need to worry. The boo-boos will heal soon. How about we go to the bench and have some juice and cookies?" + +Lila and Anna nod and say, "Yes, please, Mommy. Thank you, Mommy. We love you, Mommy." + +Mommy says, "I love you too, Lila and Anna. You are my friendly daughter and my sweet doll." +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 buttons for eyes. They were happy and laughed a lot. + +But then a big dog came. He ran towards the snowman and barked. He wanted to bite the carrot nose and the buttons. Lila and Ben were scared. They did not want the dog to ruin their snowman. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben shouted. "This is our snowman. He is our friend. You cannot have him!" + +But the dog did not listen. He jumped on the snowman and knocked him down. The hat and the scarf fell off. The carrot nose and the buttons flew away. The snowman was gone. + +Lila and Ben were sad and angry. They cried and hugged each other. They felt cold and uncomfortable. They wanted to go home. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She came out of the house and saw what happened. She was sorry for them. + +"Come here, my loves," she said. "Let me protect you from the cold. Let me give you a warm hug and a hot chocolate. You can make another snowman tomorrow. Or maybe something else. You are very creative and brave." + +Lila and Ben ran to their mom. They felt her love and warmth. They smiled and thanked her. They forgot about the dog and the snowman. They were happy again. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games, but their favorite thing was their big box. The box was rare, because it came from a far away place where their dad worked. The box was big enough for both of them to fit inside, and they liked to pretend it was a spaceship or a castle or a cave. + +One day, their mom said, "Tim and Lily, I have to go to the store. You can play in your room, but do not go outside. Do you understand?" Tim and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom." Mom gave them a hug and a kiss and left. + +Tim and Lily went to their room and played with their box. They pretended it was a spaceship and they flew to the moon. They had fun, but after a while, they got bored. Tim said, "Lily, let's go outside and play. It's a sunny day and we can see the birds and the flowers." Lily said, "But mom said no. She did not permit us to go outside. We have to stay in our room." Tim said, "Mom won't know. She will be back soon. Come on, it will be fun." Lily was not sure, but she liked to play with Tim. She said, "Okay, but only for a little bit." + +They put on their shoes and coats and sneaked outside. They ran to the garden and played with the grass and the bugs and the rocks. They had fun, but they did not see the big dog that lived next door. The dog saw them and barked loudly. It jumped over the fence and ran towards them. Tim and Lily were scared. They screamed and ran back to the house. They tried to open the door, but it was locked. They forgot to take the key. They banged on the door and cried for mom, but she was not there. The dog was still barking and coming closer. + +Just then, mom came back from the store. She heard the noise and saw the dog and her children. She dropped her bags and ran to them. She opened the door and let them in. She hugged them and said, "Are you okay? What happened?" Tim and Lily told her what they did. They said they were sorry and they would not do it again. Mom was angry, but she was also glad they were safe. She said, "You were very naughty. You did not listen to me. You could have been hurt by the dog. You are not permitted to go outside without me. Do you understand?" Tim and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom." Mom said, "You have to stay in your room for the rest of the day. No more playing with the box. Go to your room now." Tim and Lily went to their room and felt sad. They wished they had not gone outside. They wished they had played with their box. They learned their lesson. The end. +Lila liked to play with her toy reindeer. She had a big one and a small one. The big one was brown and the small one was white. She named them Rudy and Snowy. She made them fly in the air and talk to each other. + +One day, Lila saw a new toy in the store. It was a pretty doll with long hair and a pink dress. She wanted the doll very much. She asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said no. She said Lila had enough toys and she had to save money. + +Lila was sad and angry. She thought of a plan. She took her toy reindeer and hid them under her bed. She told her mom that she lost them. She hoped her mom would feel sorry for her and buy her the doll. + +But her mom did not believe her. She looked under her bed and found the reindeer. She was very mad at Lila. She said Lila was naughty and lied to her. She said Lila had to change and be good. She took away the reindeer and the doll. She said Lila could not play with any toys for a week. + +Lila cried and cried. She wished she had not lied. She wished she had not hidden her reindeer. She missed Rudy and Snowy. She realized they were her best friends. She was sorry for what she did. But it was too late. She had no toys and no fun. She had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben were going to visit their grandma for the weekend. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They were very excited to see grandma and play with her dog, Spot. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, they ran to hug her and Spot. Grandma smiled and said, "Welcome, my dears. Come in and unpack your bags. I have some cookies and milk for you in the kitchen." + +Anna and Ben followed grandma inside and went to their room. They opened their bags and started to unpack. Anna took out her doll and her dress. Ben took out his car and his ball. They put their things on the bed and the floor. + +But then, Ben saw something shiny in Anna's bag. It was a spark. It was a necklace that mom gave Anna for her birthday. It had a little star that sparkled in the light. Ben liked the spark. He wanted to touch it and play with it. + +He reached for the spark, but Anna saw him and said, "No, Ben. That's mine. Don't touch it. It's special." + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed the spark and pulled it out of the bag. But he pulled too hard and the spark broke. The star fell off the necklace and rolled under the bed. Anna gasped and cried, "Ben, you broke it! You broke my spark! Mom will be mad at me. I don't like you!" + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to break the spark. He wanted to make Anna happy. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry I broke your spark. I was curious. I wanted to see it. Please don't be mad at me. Please don't cry." + +Anna looked at Ben. She saw that he was sorry. She knew that he was her brother and he loved her. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I know you didn't mean it. I love you. But we have to find the star. Maybe we can fix the spark." + +Ben nodded and said, "I love you too, Anna. Let's find the star. Maybe grandma can help us fix the spark." + +They hugged and wiped their tears. Then they looked under the bed and found the star. They took the spark and the star to grandma and asked her to help them. Grandma smiled and said, "Of course, my dears. Let me see what I can do. I'm sure we can fix the spark and make it shine again." +Lily and Max were twins. They liked to play with their toys in their room. Lily was gifted. She could make up stories and songs with her dolls. Max was not gifted. He liked to break things and make noise. + +One day, Lily was playing with her new doll. She gave her a name and a dress. She sang to her and made her dance. Max saw Lily and her doll. He wanted to play too. He grabbed the doll from Lily and threw it on the floor. + +"Max, no!" Lily cried. "You broke my doll!" + +Max laughed. He did not care. He slapped Lily on the face. Lily felt pain and tears. She ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom!" Lily said. "Max broke my doll and slapped me!" + +Mom heard Lily and came to their room. She saw the broken doll and the red mark on Lily's face. She was angry and sad. + +"Max, how could you do that?" Mom said. "You hurt your sister and her doll. That was not nice. That was bad." + +Max felt scared. He knew he did something wrong. He tried to hide under the bed. But Mom found him and took him out. + +"Max, you need to say sorry to Lily and give her a hug," Mom said. "And you need to help me fix her doll. And you need to go to time out for a while. You need to learn to be kind and gentle." + +Max did not want to do those things. But he had no choice. He said sorry to Lily and gave her a hug. He helped Mom fix the doll. He went to time out. He felt sorry and bored. + +Lily felt better. She hugged her doll and Mom. She thanked them for helping her. She was happy and grateful. + +Mom smiled. She hugged Lily and Max. She loved them both. She hoped they would learn to get along and share. She gave them a kiss and said, "You are both my gifted children. And I want you to be safe and happy." +Lily and Ben were happy. They were going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the big animals, like the lions and the elephants. They got in the car and drove to the zoo. + +When they got there, they saw a big sign that said "Zoo". They ran to the gate and gave their tickets to the man. He smiled and said, "Have fun, kids!" + +They went inside and saw many animals. They saw monkeys, giraffes, penguins, and bears. They liked them all, but they wanted to see the lions and the elephants the most. + +They followed the signs to the lion cage. They saw a big lion with a mane. He was lying on the ground, sleeping. Lily and Ben were disappointed. They wanted to see him rise and roar. + +"Mom, Dad, can we make him wake up?" Lily asked. + +"No, honey, we can't. He is tired. We have to be quiet and respectful," Mom said. + +"But I want to see him rise and roar!" Ben said. He started to cry. + +"Shh, Ben, don't cry. Maybe he will wake up later. Let's go see the elephants first," Dad said. + +He took Ben by the hand and led him away. Lily followed them. She hoped the elephants would be more fun. She hoped the lion would rise and roar when they came back. She loved the zoo, but she wanted to see more. +Tim and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a big ball on the roof of the house. They wanted to get the ball. + +"Let's use the ladder," Tim said. He pointed to the ladder by the shed. + +"No, it's too high. We might fall," Lily said. She was scared of the roof. + +"Come on, it's fun. I'll go first," Tim said. He urged Lily to follow him. He ran to the ladder and climbed up. + +Lily watched him go. She did not want to go, but she did not want to be alone. She followed him slowly. + +Tim reached the roof and grabbed the ball. He threw it to Lily. "Catch!" he shouted. + +Lily caught the ball, but she lost her balance. She slipped on the roof and screamed. She was hanging from the edge. + +"Help! Help!" she cried. + +Tim saw her and dropped the ball. He ran to her and tried to pull her up. He was scared too. + +"Tim, Lily, what are you doing?" a voice yelled. It was Mom. She saw them on the roof and was angry and worried. She came out of the house and got the ladder. She climbed up and helped Lily and Tim down. + +She hugged them and scolded them. "You could have been hurt. You should never go on the roof. It's dangerous. Why did you do that?" + +"We wanted the ball," Tim said. + +"It's not worth it. The ball is not important. You are important. You have to be careful and listen to me," Mom said. + +She took them inside and gave them some juice. She told them to stay away from the roof. She was glad they were safe. + +The ball was still on the roof. It was bright and shiny in the sun. But no one wanted it anymore. +Anna was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her toys and read her books. But today, she had to go to a new school. She was scared. + +She held her mom's hand as they walked to the school. She saw many kids running and laughing. She saw a big door with a sign that said "Kindergarten". She saw a lady with a smile and a key. + +"Hello, I'm Mrs. Lee, your teacher. Welcome to Kindergarten, Anna!" the lady said. She opened the door with the key and invited them in. + +Anna hid behind her mom. She did not want to go in. She saw many toys and books and pictures, but she also saw many new faces. She felt shy. + +"Anna, don't be shy. This is a fun place. You will make many friends here. Look, this is Lily. She is shy too. Maybe you can play with her." Mrs. Lee said. She pointed to a girl with curly hair and a pink dress. The girl was sitting on a mat with a doll. + +Lily looked at Anna and smiled. She waved her hand. Anna looked at Lily and smiled back. She let go of her mom's hand and walked to the mat. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" Lily asked. + +"Hi, I'm Anna." Anna answered. + +"Do you like dolls?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I do. Do you?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, I do. This is my doll. Her name is Daisy. What's your doll's name?" Lily asked. + +Anna looked at her doll. She had not given her a name yet. She thought for a moment. Then she said, "Her name is Rosie." + +"Rosie is a pretty name. Do you want to play with me and Daisy?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I do. Thank you." Anna said. + +Anna and Lily played with their dolls. They talked and laughed. They forgot to be shy. They became friends. Anna was happy. She liked Kindergarten. She liked Mrs. Lee. She liked Lily. She liked her doll Rosie. She was not scared anymore. +Lily was a spoiled girl who always got what she wanted. She had many toys, clothes and books, but she was never happy. She liked to destroy things when she was angry or bored. She broke her dolls, ripped her books and threw her clothes on the floor. + +One day, her mom took her to the salon for a haircut. Lily did not want a haircut. She liked her long, curly hair. She cried and screamed and kicked in the car. Her mom tried to calm her down, but Lily did not listen. + +When they arrived at the salon, Lily saw a lady with scissors and a comb. She was scared and ran away. She hid under a table and grabbed a magazine. She tore the pages and threw them in the air. She laughed and said, "I destroy, I destroy!" + +The lady with the scissors and the comb saw Lily and said, "Oh no, what are you doing? That's not nice. You are making a mess. Come here, let me give you a haircut. It will make you look pretty and neat." + +Lily did not want to go with the lady. She said, "No, no, no! I don't want a haircut. I like my hair. Go away, go away!" She threw the magazine at the lady and hit her in the face. + +The lady was angry and sad. She said, "You are a very spoiled and rude girl. You need to learn to respect other people and their things. You can't destroy everything you see. You need to apologize and clean up your mess." + +Lily did not apologize or clean up. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, mom, let's go home. I don't like this place. I don't like this lady. I don't like haircuts." + +Her mom was disappointed and ashamed. She said, "Lily, you are in big trouble. You have been very naughty and mean. You have to say sorry to the lady and help her pick up the papers. You have to get a haircut and behave yourself. You have to learn to be grateful and kind." + +Lily did not want to do any of that. She pouted and crossed her arms. She said, "No, no, no! I don't want to, I don't want to, I don't want to!" + +Her mom sighed and said, "Lily, you are making me very sad. You are not a good girl. You are a spoiled girl who destroys things. You need to change your attitude and your actions. Or else, you will lose all your toys, clothes and books. Do you understand?" + +Lily did not understand. She did not care. She said, "I don't care, I don't care, I don't care!" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "Lily, you are breaking my heart. You are making me very mad. You have to care, you have to care, you have to care!" +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it their secret fort. They cut a hole for a window and drew pictures on the walls. They brought some toys and snacks inside. + +"Let's pretend we are on a spaceship," Ben said. "We can go to the moon and see the stars." + +"Okay," Anna said. "But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad don't know we are here." + +They closed the box and turned on a flashlight. They made noises like a rocket and imagined they were flying. They had fun for a while, but then they got bored. + +"I want to go outside," Anna said. "It's too dark and stuffy in here." + +"No, we can't," Ben said. "We have to stay in our fort. It's more fun." + +"But I want to see the sun and the flowers," Anna said. "And I'm hungry. Maybe Mom made cookies." + +Ben did not want to leave. He liked the box. He wanted to keep playing. He thought of a way to make Anna stay. + +"Anna, you can't go outside," he said. "There is a big monster out there. He will eat you if he sees you. He has sharp teeth and claws and he is very hungry." + +Anna was scared. She did not want to be eaten by a monster. She believed Ben. She stayed in the box and cried. + +Ben was happy. He had the box to himself. He did not care that Anna was sad. He kept playing. + +After a while, Mom came to the garage. She heard Anna crying and Ben laughing. She opened the box and saw them. + +"What are you doing in here?" she asked. "Why is Anna crying?" + +Ben was afraid. He knew he did something bad. He tried to lie. + +"Anna is crying because she misses you," he said. "She wanted to see you, but I told her to stay in the box. I'm sorry." + +Mom did not believe him. She saw the hole and the flashlight. She knew he was lying. + +"Ben, that is not true," she said. "You lied to Anna. You told her there was a monster outside. You scared her and made her stay in the box. That was very mean and selfish. You hurt her feelings. How would you like it if someone did that to you?" + +Ben felt ashamed. He realized he was wrong. He looked at Anna. She was still crying. He felt sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," he said. "I lied to you. There is no monster outside. I just wanted to play in the box. I was not nice to you. Can you forgive me?" + +Anna looked at him. She saw he was sorry. She forgave him. + +"It's okay, Ben," she said. "I forgive you. But don't lie to me again. Lying is bad. It makes people sad and angry. We should tell the truth and be kind to each other." + +Mom smiled. She was glad they made up. She hugged them both. + +"That's right," she said. "Lying is bad. Truth and kindness are good. They make people happy and friends. I'm proud of you for saying sorry and forgiving. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They left the box and followed Mom. They learned their lesson. They never lied to each other again. They played together and shared their toys and snacks. They were happy and friends. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big box of toys in Tim's room. One day, they find a toy gun and a toy fan in the box. They want to play with them. + +Tim takes the toy gun and says, "I am a cowboy. I can shoot bad guys." He points the toy gun at Sam and makes a loud noise. "Bang! Bang!" + +Sam takes the toy fan and says, "I am a superhero. I can fly with my fan." He holds the toy fan in front of his face and makes a whooshing noise. "Whoosh! Whoosh!" + +They run around the room, pretending to shoot and fly. They have fun. + +But then, Tim's mom comes in. She sees the toy gun and the toy fan. She is not happy. She says, "Boys, stop playing with those toys. They are not yours. They are your sister's. She got them for her birthday. You have to give them back." + +Tim and Sam are sad. They do not want to give back the toys. They like them. They say, "But mom, they are fun. Can we keep them?" + +Tim's mom says, "No, you cannot keep them. They are for your sister. She is coming home soon. You have to say sorry to her and give her the toys. And you have to play with your own toys. They are in the box." + +Tim and Sam say sorry to Tim's mom. They put the toy gun and the toy fan back in the box. They look for their own toys. They find a yellow ball and a yellow car. They say, "Maybe we can play with these. They are yellow. We like yellow." + +They start to play with the yellow ball and the yellow car. They roll them and bounce them. They have fun again. They forget about the toy gun and the toy fan. They are happy. +Jill was a shy girl who did not like to share her toys. She had many dolls and cars and books, but she kept them all in her room. She did not let her brother Jack or her friends play with them. She said they would spoil her toys and make them dirty or broken. + +One day, Jill's mom told her that they were going to visit her aunt and cousins. Jill was not happy. She did not like her cousins. They were loud and messy and always wanted to touch her things. She packed her favorite doll in her bag and hid it under her coat. She did not want anyone to see it. + +When they arrived at her aunt's house, Jill's mom told her to be nice and play with her cousins. Jill nodded, but she did not mean it. She went to the living room and sat on the couch. She held her doll close to her chest and did not look at anyone. Her cousins tried to talk to her and invite her to join their games, but she ignored them. She thought they were silly and rude. + +Jill's mom saw that Jill was not having fun. She felt sorry for her. She went to the couch and whispered in her ear. "Jill, why don't you share your doll with your cousins? They would love to see it and play with it. Maybe they have some dolls too, and you can make friends with them. Sharing is caring, you know." + +Jill shook her head. She did not want to share her doll. She loved her doll more than anything. She thought her mom did not understand. She said, "No, mom. They will spoil my doll. They will pull her hair and rip her dress and draw on her face. They will make her ugly and sad. I don't want that. She is mine, and I want to keep her." + +Jill's mom sighed. She did not know what to do. She decided to let Jill be for a while. She hoped she would change her mind later. She went to the kitchen to help her aunt with the snacks. + +Jill was happy that her mom left her alone. She hugged her doll and smiled. She thought she was smart and clever. She thought she had a secret that no one knew. But she was wrong. + +While she was sitting on the couch, a big black cat jumped on the window sill. The cat saw the doll and thought it was a toy. The cat was curious and playful. The cat wanted to have some fun. The cat leaped from the window to the couch and landed on Jill's head. Jill screamed and dropped her doll. The cat grabbed the doll and ran away. + +Jill was shocked and scared. She cried and shouted. She wanted her doll back. She ran after the cat, but the cat was too fast and agile. The cat ran to the backyard and climbed a tree. The cat sat on a branch and bit the doll's head. The doll's head came off and fell to the ground. + +Jill saw what happened and sobbed. She was heartbroken and angry. She blamed the cat and her cousins and her mom. She said, "It's not fair! It's not fair! My doll is spoiled! My doll is ruined! I hate this place! I hate everyone!" + +Jill's mom heard her cries and came to the backyard. She saw the cat and the doll and understood what happened. She felt sad and sorry for Jill. She went to Jill and hugged her. She said, "Oh, Jill, I'm so sorry. I know how much you loved your doll. But you know, things are not as important as people. You can always get a new doll, but you can't get a new family or friends. Maybe if you had shared your doll with your cousins, they would have helped you protect it from the cat. Maybe if you had been more friendly and open, you would have had more fun and less trouble. Maybe you should try to be less shy and more kind. What do you think?" + +Jill looked at her mom and thought about what she said. She realized that her mom was right. She had been selfish and rude. She had missed a chance to make new friends and have new experiences. She had learned a hard lesson. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. You are right. I was wrong. I want to be better. I want to share and care. Can we go and say sorry to my cousins and play with them?" + +Jill's mom smiled and nodded. She said, "Of course, we can. I'm proud of you, Jill. Come on, let's go." + +Jill and her mom went back to the house. Jill found her cousins and apologized to them. She asked them if they wanted to play with her. Her cousins forgave her and welcomed her. They showed +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with books. They have many books in their room. Some books have pictures, some books have stories, some books have words. + +One day, Tom finds a big book on the shelf. It is a dictionary. It has many words and letters. Tom likes to look at the words and letters. He thinks they are fun. + +Lily sees Tom with the dictionary. She wants to play with it too. She asks Tom to join her. She says, "Tom, can I see the dictionary? Can we play with it together?" + +Tom says, "No, Lily. This is my book. You cannot see it. You cannot play with it. Go away." + +Lily is sad. She does not like Tom's answer. She thinks Tom is mean. She says, "Tom, why are you mean? The dictionary is not your book. It is for everyone. We can share it. We can learn new words and letters. Please, let me join you." + +Tom says, "No, Lily. The dictionary is too big for you. You are too small. You are too thin. You cannot hold it. You cannot read it. You do not know anything. Go away." + +Lily is angry. She does not like Tom's words. She thinks Tom is wrong. She says, "Tom, you are not nice. The dictionary is not too big for me. I am not too small. I am not too thin. I can hold it. I can read it. I know many things. You go away." + +Tom and Lily start to fight. They pull and push the dictionary. They yell and cry. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Tom and Lily fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Tom, Lily, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you making noise? Stop it right now." + +Tom and Lily stop fighting. They look at Mom. They are scared. They say, "Sorry, Mom." + +Mom says, "What is this book? Why do you want it so much?" + +Tom and Lily say, "It is a dictionary. It has words and letters. We want to play with it." + +Mom says, "A dictionary is a good book. It can help you learn new words and letters. But it is not a toy. It is not for fighting. It is for sharing. If you want to play with it, you have to be gentle and kind. You have to take turns and help each other. You have to join and cooperate. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We understand." + +Mom says, "Good. Now, say sorry to each other. And then, you can join me in the kitchen. I have a surprise for you. It is a cake. It has your names on it. It is for your birthday." + +Tom and Lily smile. They say, "Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Lily. Thank you, Mom. We love you. We love cake. We love our birthday." + +Tom and Lily hug each other. They hug Mom. They take the dictionary with them. They go to the kitchen. They join Mom. They eat the cake. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big slide. Tom wanted to go on the slide, but Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, don't be a baby. I dare you to go on the slide with me. It will be fun!" Tom said. + +"No, Tom, it is too high and too fast. I don't want to go on the slide. It is not safe. We should be careful." Lily said. + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He sat on the top and smiled. He looked down and saw Lily watching him. + +"Look at me, Lily. I am brave. I am going to slide down. Are you ready?" Tom said. + +He pushed himself and slid down the slide. But he did not see a file on the slide. Someone had left it there by mistake. The file was sharp and metal. It cut Tom's leg as he slid down. Tom screamed and cried. He felt a lot of pain. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She saw the blood on his leg and the file on the slide. She was very sad and scared. + +"I am sorry, Tom. You are hurt. We need to get help. Let me get a grown-up." Lily said. + +She ran to find a grown-up. She found a lady who was sitting on a bench. She told her what happened. The lady was kind and helped Tom. She wrapped his leg with a cloth and called his mom. She also took the file and threw it in the trash. + +Tom's mom came and took him to the doctor. The doctor cleaned his wound and put a bandage on it. He gave Tom a sticker and a lollipop. He told Tom to be more careful next time. + +Tom learned his lesson. He said sorry to Lily and thanked her for being a good friend. He also said sorry to the lady and his mom. He realized that being brave is not the same as being foolish. He decided to listen to Lily more often and to be more careful in the park. He and Lily played together again, but they avoided the slide. They had fun with other toys and games. They were happy and safe. +Lila and her dog Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and chase each other on the grass. Lila wore a red jacket with a zipper. She always zipped it up when it was cold. + +"Come on, Max, let's go to the swings!" Lila said. She ran to the big metal swings and climbed on one. Max followed her and barked happily. He sat under the swing and watched Lila go up and down. + +Lila swung higher and higher. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and shouted, "Wee! This is fun!" + +But then, something bad happened. Lila's zipper got caught on the chain of the swing. She tried to pull it free, but it was stuck. She felt scared and cried, "Help! Help!" + +Max heard Lila's cry and ran to her. He saw the zipper and the chain. He knew he had to help Lila. He jumped and bit the zipper with his teeth. He pulled and pulled until the zipper broke. Lila was free! + +Lila hugged Max and said, "Thank you, Max! You are my hero! You are the best and most loyal dog in the world!" + +Max licked Lila's face and wagged his tail. He was happy to see Lila smile. He blinked his eyes and said, "Woof! Woof!" +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a rod near the pond. It is long and shiny. + +"Look, a rod!" Tim says. "Maybe we can catch a fish." + +"Or a frog!" Sam says. "Let's try." + +They take the rod and put a worm on the hook. They throw the rod into the water and wait. They see bubbles and ripples. + +"Something is biting!" Tim says. He pulls the rod hard. He hopes it is a big fish. + +But it is not a fish. It is a red pepper. It is spicy and hot. + +"Whoa!" Tim says. He drops the rod and the pepper. He feels his tongue burn. + +Sam laughs. He sees a man behind a bush. The man has a string and a basket. He is joking with them. + +"Ha ha, got you!" the man says. "That was a funny joke, right?" + +Tim and Sam are not happy. They do not like the joke. They do not like the man. They do not like the pepper. + +They run away from the pond. They look for water and ice. They do not want to play with the rod anymore. +Tom and Anna are twins. They are three years old. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. They want to celebrate with their family and friends. + +They wear new clothes and put on hats. They help their mom make a cake. The cake has chocolate and sprinkles. It smells good. They put candles on the cake. They sing a song. + +"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Tom and Anna, happy birthday to you!" + +They blow out the candles and make a wish. They cut the cake and share it with everyone. They also have ice cream and juice. They get many gifts. They say thank you and hug their mom and dad. + +They play games with their friends. They laugh and have fun. They are cheerful. They like to celebrate their birthday. They think it is the best day ever. + +They eat some more cake and ice cream. They are full and tired. They say goodbye to their friends. They brush their teeth and go to bed. They hug their teddy bears. They are happy. + +They dream of their birthday. They think of the cake, the ice cream, the gifts and the games. They think of their family and friends. They smile. They have a treat. They love their birthday. +Lily was sad. She had a big hurt on her knee. She fell down when she was playing with her bike. Mommy put a band-aid on it, but it still hurt a lot. + +"Can I have some ice cream, Mommy?" Lily asked. She hoped ice cream would make her feel better. + +"Not now, sweetie. It's almost time for dinner. How about you wear your new shirt instead? The one with the flowers and the butterflies. It's very pretty, just like you." Mommy said. + +Lily looked at her new shirt. She liked it, but she was not in the mood to change. She wanted to stay in her pajamas and cuddle with her teddy bear. + +"I don't want to wear it, Mommy. It's too hard to put on. And it might get dirty." Lily said. + +Mommy smiled and hugged Lily. "I know you can do it, Lily. You are a big girl. And you are very smart and brave. Remember when you learned how to ride your bike? You didn't give up, even when you fell down. You tried again and again, until you could do it. That's what I call courage. And courage is more important than a hurt knee or a dirty shirt." Mommy said. + +Lily thought about what Mommy said. She remembered how happy she felt when she rode her bike for the first time. She wanted to be courageous, like Mommy said. She decided to try on her new shirt. + +"Okay, Mommy. I will wear it. But can you help me a little?" Lily said. + +"Of course, I will help you, Lily. I'm always here for you. And I'm very proud of you." Mommy said. + +They went to Lily's room and put on the new shirt. It was not too hard, after all. And it looked very nice on Lily. She smiled and twirled in front of the mirror. + +"Wow, you look beautiful, Lily. And you know what? You are beautiful inside, too. Because you have a big heart and a strong spirit. And those are the things that really matter." Mommy said. + +Lily hugged Mommy and thanked her. She felt better, even though her knee still hurt a little. She learned that Mommy was right. Courage is more important than a hurt knee or a dirty shirt. And Mommy was always there to encourage her. +Jill and Ben like to play in the kitchen. They wear aprons to keep their clothes clean. They have pots and pans and spoons and cups. They pretend to cook and eat. + +One day, they find a big bowl of water on the table. Jill says, "Let's splash the water!" Ben says, "Yes, let's splash!" They take the spoons and cups and dip them in the water. They splash the water on the table, on the floor, on the walls, and on each other. They laugh and giggle. + +But they do not hear Mom coming. Mom is deaf. She cannot hear the noise. She only sees the mess. She sees the water everywhere. She sees the wet aprons. She sees the wet pots and pans and spoons and cups. She sees the wet Jill and Ben. + +She is very angry. She says, "What are you doing? Look at this mess! You are in big trouble!" Jill and Ben stop splashing. They look at Mom. They are scared. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were just playing." Mom says, "Playing? This is not playing. This is making a mess. You have to clean up. Now!" Jill and Ben say, "Yes, Mom." They take the towels and the mop. They start to clean up. They are not happy. They wish they had not splashed the water. +Tom and Lily were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and see new things. One day, they went to the beach with their mom and dad. They saw the big blue sea and the white sand. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. + +"Can we go in the water, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Only a little bit, and stay close to us," mom said. "The water can be deep and dangerous." + +Tom and Lily nodded and ran to the water. They splashed and played and laughed. They saw a big rock and decided to climb on it. They wanted to see what was behind it. + +They managed to get on top of the rock and looked around. They saw something amazing. They saw a huge whale. It was bigger than their house. It had a black and white body and a big tail. It was swimming slowly and making loud noises. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. + +"It's a whale, Tom! A whale!" Lily said. + +They were so excited and curious. They wanted to see the whale closer. They forgot what mom and dad said. They jumped off the rock and swam towards the whale. + +"Tom, Lily, come back!" mom and dad shouted. "It's too far, it's too dangerous!" + +But Tom and Lily did not hear them. They were too busy following the whale. They thought the whale was friendly and wanted to play with them. They did not know that the whale could hurt them or that there could be other things in the water that could harm them. + +They swam and swam until they were very far from the shore. They did not see mom and dad or the rock anymore. They only saw the whale and the sea. They were lost and scared. They realized they made a big mistake. They wished they listened to mom and dad. They wondered how they would get back. They hoped the whale would help them. They hoped mom and dad would find them. They hoped they would be safe. +Anna and Ben love to bake with Mom. Mom has a big book with many menus. She lets Anna and Ben pick one menu each. Anna picks a menu with pretty cupcakes. Ben picks a menu with yummy cookies. + +Mom helps Anna and Ben to get the things they need. They need flour, sugar, eggs, butter, milk, and more. They mix and stir and pour and scoop. They put the cupcakes and cookies in the oven. They wait and smell the sweet air. + +Ding! The oven makes a sound. Mom says, "They are ready!" She takes out the cupcakes and cookies. They are hot and soft and brown. Anna and Ben are happy. They put frosting and sprinkles on the cupcakes. They put chocolate chips on the cookies. + +Mom says, "You did a great job, Anna and Ben! You are good bakers!" Anna and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom! We love you!" They hug Mom and give her a cupcake and a cookie. They share the rest with Dad and Sam, their baby brother. They all enjoy the tasty treats. They have a fun and cozy afternoon. +Lila liked to dance. She danced at home, at school, and in the park. She danced with her friends, her family, and her toys. She danced when she was happy, sad, or bored. She loved to dance. + +One day, her teacher told her that she could dance at the temple. The temple was a big and beautiful place where people prayed and sang. Lila was very excited. She wanted to dance at the temple and make everyone happy. + +She practiced her dance every day. She wore a pretty dress and a shiny necklace. She waited for her turn to dance. She saw many people in the temple. They looked at her and smiled. She felt nervous, but also proud. + +She started to dance. She moved her arms, her legs, and her hips. She spun, jumped, and twirled. She danced with all her heart. She heard the music and the claps. She saw the lights and the flowers. She felt happy and free. + +But then, she tripped. She fell on the floor. She hurt her knee and her elbow. She dropped her necklace. She heard a loud noise. She saw everyone looking at her. She felt scared and ashamed. + +She wanted to cry. She wanted to run away. She wanted to hide. She felt like a bad dancer. She felt like a bad girl. + +But then, she saw her teacher. Her teacher came to her and helped her up. Her teacher hugged her and kissed her. Her teacher said, "You did great, Lila. You are a wonderful dancer. You are a brave girl. Don't be ashamed. Accidents happen. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone still loves you. I am very proud of you." + +Lila looked at her teacher. She looked at the people. They smiled at her and clapped for her. They said, "Good job, Lila. You are amazing. You are beautiful. You are a star." + +Lila smiled back at them. She felt better. She felt loved. She felt happy. She thanked her teacher and the people. She picked up her necklace and put it on. She danced again. She danced with joy. She loved to dance. +Lila liked to fly. She had a big balloon that she tied to her waist. It made her feel light and happy. She also liked to play her flute. It was a gift from her grandma. It made a pretty sound when she blew into it. + +One day, Lila went to the park with her balloon and her flute. She saw a big tree with a rough bark. She wanted to see what was on top of it. She flew up with her balloon and landed on a branch. She looked around and saw birds and squirrels and flowers. She smiled and took out her flute. She played a song for the animals. + +But she did not see the big hole in the branch. It was hidden by some leaves. When she moved her foot, the branch broke and she fell down. Her balloon popped on a sharp twig. Her flute flew out of her hand and landed far away. She screamed and cried. + +"Help! Help!" she shouted. + +A man heard her and ran to her. He picked her up and checked if she was hurt. She had some scratches and bruises, but nothing serious. He hugged her and said, "Don't worry, little girl. I'm here to help you. What's your name?" + +"Lila," she sobbed. + +"Where are your parents, Lila?" he asked. + +"I don't know. I came here alone. I wanted to fly and play my flute," she said. + +The man frowned and said, "That was very naughty, Lila. You should never go to the park alone. You could have been hurt badly or lost. And you should never fly with a balloon. It's very dangerous. And you should never play your flute near a tree. It could scare the animals or break your flute. You were very lucky, Lila. But you also lost your balloon and your flute. How do you feel now?" + +Lila felt very sad and sorry. She wished she had listened to her grandma, who always told her to be careful and stay with her. She wished she had her balloon and her flute back. She wished she had never flown to the tree. She said, "I feel bad. I'm sorry. I want to go home." + +The man nodded and said, "I'll take you home, Lila. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never do this again. You have to promise me that you will always obey your grandma and stay safe. Do you promise, Lila?" + +Lila nodded and said, "I promise. I promise." + +The man took her hand and walked with her to his car. He drove her to her house and knocked on the door. Grandma opened it and saw Lila. She gasped and said, "Lila! What happened to you? Where have you been?" + +The man told her everything. Grandma was shocked and angry and sad. She thanked the man and took Lila inside. She scolded her and hugged her and put a bandage on her wounds. She said, "Lila, you are very naughty and very lucky. You could have died today. You made me very worried and very sad. You also lost your balloon and your flute. They were very special and very hard to replace. How do you feel now?" + +Lila felt very ashamed and very sorry. She cried and said, "I feel bad. I'm sorry. I love you, Grandma." + +Grandma said, "I love you too, Lila. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be more careful and more responsible. You have to respect the rules and the dangers. You have to be more grateful and more careful with your things. Do you understand, Lila?" + +Lila said, "I understand, Grandma. I'm sorry. I'll try to be better." + +Grandma said, "I hope so, Lila. I hope so." She kissed her and tucked her in bed. She said, "Good night, Lila. Sleep well." + +Lila said, "Good night, Grandma. Thank you." + +She closed her eyes and tried to sleep. But she could not. She missed her balloon and her flute. She missed flying and playing. She missed being happy. She felt bad. She felt very bad. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the snow. They wear hats and coats and mittens. They make a snowman and a snow fort. They have fun. + +But then a big dog comes. The dog is not friendly. The dog barks and runs at them. Tom and Sue are scared. They run to the snow fort. The dog follows them. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom shouts. "You are bad!" + +But the dog does not listen. The dog jumps on the snow fort. The snow fort falls down. Tom and Sue are under the snow. They cannot breathe. They cannot see. They cannot hear. + +The dog wags his tail. He thinks he is playing. He digs in the snow. He finds a mitten. He bites the mitten. He does not know that the mitten is on Sue's hand. Sue feels pain. She cries. + +But no one hears her. No one sees her. No one helps her. Tom and Sue do not wake up. They are gone. The dog is alone. He is sad. He does not understand. He is sorry. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bird with red and blue feathers on a tree. It looked very pretty and wild. + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe it will bite us," Ben said. + +But Lily was curious and brave. She walked closer to the tree and reached out her hand. She wanted to request the bird to let her touch it. + +"Hello, bird. You are so pretty. Can I touch you?" she said softly. + +The bird looked at Lily and tilted its head. It seemed to like her voice. It moved closer to her hand and let her touch its feathers. They felt soft and smooth. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, bird. You are very nice." + +Ben watched from a distance and felt jealous. He wanted to touch the bird too. He ran to the tree and grabbed the bird's tail. He pulled it hard. + +"Ow!" the bird cried. It was angry and scared. It pecked Ben's hand and flew away. + +"Ow!" Ben cried too. He dropped the bird's tail and held his hand. It was bleeding and hurt. + +Lily ran to Ben and said, "Why did you do that? You were mean to the bird. You should have asked nicely like me." + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, bird. I was wrong. I should have been gentle and polite." + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But you have to learn to respect wild animals. They are not toys. They have feelings too." + +Ben nodded and said, "You are right, Lily. I have learned my lesson. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course, Ben. We are always friends. Come on, let's go and find a band-aid for your hand." + +The end. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to play near the lake. They had a small boat that their dad made for them. It was red and blue and had a sail with a star on it. They thought it was the most beautiful boat in the world. + +One day, they decided to take their boat to the lake and sail it. They put on their life jackets and got into the boat. They pushed it into the water and held the rope. The wind blew the sail and the boat moved fast. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it is!" Lily agreed. + +They sailed their boat for a while, enjoying the sun and the water. They saw some ducks and fish and waved at them. They were very happy. + +But then, they saw a big rock in the water. It was right in front of their boat. They tried to steer away from it, but the wind was too strong. They were scared. + +"Tom, what do we do?" Lily asked. + +"Trust me, Lily. I have an idea." Tom said. + +He let go of the rope and jumped out of the boat. He swam to the rock and pushed the boat away from it. He saved the boat from crashing. + +"Tom, you did it!" Lily cheered. + +She pulled him back into the boat and hugged him. He was wet and cold, but he smiled. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to scare you." He said. + +"It's okay, Tom. You are brave and smart. I trust you." She said. + +They sailed their boat back to the shore and dried themselves. They thanked their boat for the adventure and put it away. They ran to their mom and dad and told them what happened. They were proud of Tom and Lily and gave them a big hug. They said they were the most beautiful twins in the world. +Tim and Mia are playing in the forest. They like to pretend they are animals and hunters. Tim is a lion and Mia is a hunter. She has a stick for a gun and a hat for a cap. + +"Roar!" Tim says, jumping out from behind a tree. "I am a big lion and I will eat you!" + +Mia laughs and points her stick at him. "Bang! Bang! You are a silly lion and I will catch you!" + +They run and chase each other, having fun. But then Tim sees a real hunter. He has a real gun and a real cap. He is looking for animals to shoot. + +Tim is scared. He runs to Mia and whispers in her ear. "Mia, there is a real hunter. He is bad. He will hurt us. We have to hide." + +Mia nods. She is scared too. They look for a place to hide. They see a big bush. They crawl under it and stay very quiet. + +The hunter walks by. He does not see them. He sees a bird on a branch. He aims his gun at it. + +"Please, don't shoot me!" the bird says. "I have a nest and eggs. I have a family. It is not fair!" + +The hunter does not care. He pulls the trigger. But nothing happens. His gun is broken. + +The bird flies away. It is safe. + +Tim and Mia peek out from the bush. They see the hunter. He is angry. He throws his gun on the ground. He stomps his feet. + +Tim and Mia feel sorry for the bird. They do not like the hunter. They want to teach him a lesson. + +They sneak out from the bush. They creep behind the hunter. They pinch his legs. + +"Ow! Ow! What is that?" the hunter says. He turns around. He sees Tim and Mia. They are smiling. + +"We are the animals and you are the hunter!" Tim says. "We pinched you because you are mean. You should not shoot birds. It is not fair!" + +The hunter is surprised. He feels ashamed. He picks up his gun. He puts on his cap. He walks away. + +Tim and Mia cheer. They hug each other. They are happy. They saved the bird. They are brave. + +They go back to playing. They are animals and hunters. But they are good. They do not hurt anyone. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were going to the zoo with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see the animals. They packed their bags with snacks, water, and toys. Mom and dad helped them load the bags in the car. + +"Are we ready to go?" dad asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Ben shouted. + +They got in the car and buckled their seats. Dad started the car and drove to the road. But there was a problem. There were too many cars on the road. They were stuck in traffic. + +"Oh no, what is this?" mom said. + +"Traffic, traffic, traffic!" Lily and Ben repeated. + +They looked out the window and saw many cars, buses, trucks, and bikes. They were all moving very slowly or not at all. Some people were honking their horns. Some people were talking on their phones. Some people looked angry or bored. + +"Why is there so much traffic?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe there is an accident or a road work ahead," dad said. "Or maybe there are too many people who want to go to the zoo." + +Lily and Ben saw a big sign that said "Zoo". They also saw a big gate with a ticket booth. There was a long line of cars waiting to enter the zoo. + +"Look, there is the zoo!" Ben said. + +"Yes, but we have to wait for our turn," mom said. + +They waited and waited and waited. They ate some snacks and drank some water. They played with their toys and sang some songs. They tried to be patient and happy. + +Finally, they reached the gate. Dad gave some money to the man at the ticket booth. The man gave them some tickets and a map. + +"Thank you, have a nice day," the man said. + +"Thank you, you too," dad said. + +They drove into the zoo and parked the car. They got out of the car and unloaded their bags. + +"Wow, we made it!" Lily said. + +"Yes, we did!" Ben said. + +They were very happy to be at the zoo. They wanted to see the lions, the elephants, the monkeys, and the penguins. They hoped they would have fun and learn something new. + +They followed mom and dad to the entrance. They showed their tickets and entered the zoo. + +"Welcome to the zoo!" a lady said. + +"Thank you!" Lily and Ben said. + +They smiled and held hands. They were ready to explore the zoo. They were ready to have an adventure. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with paper and crayons. They print pictures of animals and plants. They pretend they have a ranch with cows and horses and chickens. + +One day, Anna prints a picture of a big red barn. She shows it to Ben and says, "Look, this is my ranch. It is very nice and big. Do you like it?" + +Ben likes the picture, but he is not honest. He wants to have the picture for himself. He says, "Yes, I like it. Can I have it, please?" + +Anna is surprised. She says, "No, you cannot have it. It is mine. I printed it. You can print your own picture." + +Ben is angry. He says, "No, I want your picture. It is better than mine. Give it to me, or I will not be your friend." + +Anna is sad. She does not want to lose her friend, but she does not want to give her picture. She says, "Ben, that is not nice. You are not honest. You should not take what is not yours. You should be happy with what you have. We can share our pictures and play together." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He realizes that Anna is right. He says, "I am sorry, Anna. You are right. I was not honest. I should not take your picture. I should be happy with what I have. Can we share our pictures and play together?" + +Anna smiles. She says, "Yes, Ben. We can share our pictures and play together. We are friends. Friends are honest and kind." + +They hug and make up. They print more pictures of their ranch and have fun. They are happy. +Sara likes to help her mom make pie. She likes to stand on a chair and watch mom roll the dough and put fruit inside. She likes to smell the pie when it is in the oven. She likes to eat the pie when it is done. + +One day, mom makes a very big pie for a party. She tells Sara that they have to wait until the party to eat the pie. She puts the pie on the table and covers it with a cloth. Sara thinks the pie looks very attractive. She wants to see it and taste it. + +When mom is busy in the other room, Sara goes to the table and pulls the cloth. She sees the pie and it looks very yummy. She reaches for the pie and tries to take a bite. But the pie is too big and too hot. Sara burns her mouth and drops the pie on the floor. The pie breaks and makes a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the table. She sees Sara and the pie and she is very angry. She scolds Sara for being naughty and greedy. She tells Sara to go to her room and stay there until the party. Sara feels very sorry and very sad. She wishes she had listened to mom and waited for the pie. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They see a big wire fence. The fence has many holes. Tom wants to touch the wire. He thinks it is fun. + +"Look, Mia, I can touch the wire. It is cold and hard. Do you want to try?" Tom says. + +Mia shakes her head. She does not want to touch the wire. She remembers what Mom said. Mom said the wire is not original. Mom said the wire is dangerous. Mom said the wire can hurt them. + +"No, Tom, I don't want to touch the wire. Mom said no. Mom said the wire is bad. We should play with something else." Mia says. + +Tom does not listen to Mia. He thinks Mia is scared. He thinks Mia is silly. He wants to touch the wire more. He puts his hand through a hole. He feels a shock. He screams. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The wire bit me! The wire bit me!" Tom cries. + +Mia runs to Tom. She hugs him. She is sorry for Tom. She is also angry at Tom. She tells him to be careful. + +"Tom, you are silly. You are not fun. You are naughty. You did not listen to Mom. You did not listen to me. The wire is not a toy. The wire is not original. The wire is dangerous. You are lucky you are not hurt more. Come, let's go to Mom. She will make you feel better." Mia says. + +Tom and Mia go to Mom. Mom sees Tom's hand. She is worried. She is also mad. She cleans Tom's hand. She puts a bandage on it. She gives him a hug. She also gives him a scold. + +"Tom, what did you do? Why did you touch the wire? You know the wire is not original. You know the wire is dangerous. You know the wire can hurt you. You should listen to me. You should listen to Mia. She is a good sister. She is a smart sister. She cares for you. You should care for her too. You should be more careful. You should be more good. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Tom nods his head. He is sorry. He is ashamed. He does not want to touch the wire again. He does not want to make Mom mad again. He does not want to make Mia sad again. He wants to be a good brother. He wants to be a smart boy. He says sorry to Mom. He says sorry to Mia. He says thank you to Mom. He says thank you to Mia. He hugs them both. He learns his lesson. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Sometimes they play with dolls and cars. Sometimes they play with blocks and books. They have many toys, but they do not have many clothes. + +One day, their mom tells them that they will go to a big church on Sunday. She says they need to wear nice clothes. Anna and Ben look at their clothes. They only have old and torn clothes. They are sad. + +They go to their room and pray. They ask God to give them nice clothes. They say, "Dear God, please help us. We want to go to the big church with mom. But we do not have nice clothes. Can you give us some nice clothes? Thank you, God. Amen." + +The next day, a lady knocks on their door. She has a big bag. She says, "Hello, I am from the church. I heard that you need some nice clothes. I have some clothes for you. They are from my children. They do not need them anymore. You can have them." + +Anna and Ben are very happy. They open the bag and see many nice clothes. They have dresses and skirts, shirts and pants, shoes and socks. They try them on and they fit. They hug the lady and say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are very kind. God answered our prayer." + +The lady smiles and says, "You are welcome, welcome, welcome. You are very sweet. God loves you. See you on Sunday at the big church." She leaves and waves goodbye. + +Anna and Ben look at each other and smile. They say, "God is good. He gave us nice clothes. We are ready to go to the big church with mom. We are happy." They hug each other and thank God again. +Lily likes to go to the gym with her mom. The gym is a big place with many things to play with. Lily likes to jump on the trampoline, swing on the ropes, and roll on the mats. Her mom likes to run on the machine, lift the weights, and stretch on the ball. + +One day, Lily and her mom go to the gym as usual. But when they get there, they see that the gym is closed. There is a sign on the door that says "Sorry, we are fixing the gym. It will be more modern and fun when we open again." Lily and her mom are sad. They wanted to play and exercise at the gym. + +Lily's mom says, "Don't worry, Lily. We can find another place to have fun. How about we go to the park and play on the swings and slides?" Lily thinks for a moment. She likes the park, but she likes the gym more. She says, "No, thank you, mom. I want to go to the gym." + +Lily's mom says, "But Lily, the gym is closed. We can't go inside. We have to wait until they finish fixing it. Maybe we can go another day." Lily shakes her head. She says, "No, mom. I don't want to wait. I want to go to the gym now." + +Lily's mom sighs. She says, "Lily, you are being stubborn. You have to be flexible and try new things. Sometimes things change and we have to adapt. You might like the park if you give it a chance. And you might like the new gym when it opens. You have to be patient and positive." Lily says, "No, mom. I don't like change. I like the gym the way it is. I don't want to forget the gym." + +Lily's mom hugs her. She says, "Lily, you won't forget the gym. You will always remember the fun times you had there. And you will make new memories at the new gym. Change can be good, Lily. It can make things better and more exciting. You just have to be open and curious. Will you please come with me to the park and see if you like it?" Lily looks at her mom. She sees that her mom is smiling and kind. She says, "Okay, mom. I will try the park. But I still love the gym." + +Lily and her mom go to the park. They play on the swings and slides. They run and laugh and have fun. Lily sees that the park is not so bad. She says, "Mom, I like the park. It is fun." Her mom says, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. See, change can be fun. And you know what? I heard that the new gym will have a bigger trampoline, more ropes, and softer mats. Do you want to go there when it opens?" Lily says, "Yes, mom. I want to go to the new gym. It sounds fun. But I won't forget the old gym. I will remember it always." Her mom says, "That's good, Lily. You can remember the old gym and enjoy the new gym. You are a smart and brave girl, Lily. I love you." Lily says, "I love you too, mom." They hug and smile. They are happy. +Sara and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and dress up. One day, they found a big comb in Sara's mom's room. It was shiny and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at this comb!" Sara said. "It is so pretty. Can we use it?" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, let's comb our hair and make it look nice. Maybe we can pretend we are princesses." + +They took the comb and went to Sara's room. They combed their hair and put on some dresses and crowns. They felt very happy and pretty. + +"Let's show mom how we look," Sara said. "She will be proud of us." + +They ran to the living room, where Sara's mom was watching TV. They smiled and said, "Mom, look at us! We are princesses!" + +But Sara's mom did not smile. She looked angry and shocked. She saw the comb in Sara's hand and shouted, "Sara, what have you done? That is not a comb, that is a brooch! It belongs to grandma, and it is very old and expensive. You have broken it!" + +Sara and Lily did not know what a brooch was. They looked at the comb and saw that some of the colors had fallen off. They felt very scared and sad. + +"Mom, we are sorry, we did not know," Sara said. "We just wanted to play." + +Sara's mom did not listen. She took the comb from Sara and said, "You are very naughty and careless. You have to mind what you touch. You have to go to your room and stay there. And you, Lily, you have to go home. I will call your mom and tell her what you did." + +Sara and Lily started to cry. They felt very embarrassed and sorry. They hugged each other and said goodbye. They wished they had never found the comb. They wished they could still be friends. +Lily liked to look at herself in the mirror. She saw her long hair, her blue eyes, and her pink dress. She smiled and twirled around. She felt graceful, like a fairy. + +One day, she saw something new in the mirror. She saw a little bump on her belly. She touched it and wondered what it was. She asked her mom. + +Mom said, "That's your baby sister. She is growing inside you. She will come out soon and you will be a big sister." + +Lily was happy and curious. She wanted to meet her baby sister. She asked mom, "Will she look like me?" + +Mom said, "Maybe a little, maybe a lot. We don't know yet. But she will be beautiful and special, just like you." + +Lily hugged mom and said, "I love you and I love baby sister. I will be a good big sister. I will teach her how to be graceful and how to twirl in the mirror." +Sam and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. They had a small shovel and a bucket to put their finds in. + +"Look, Sam, I found a big root!" Lily said, holding up a long brown thing. "It was under the grass. Maybe it is from a tree or a flower." + +"Wow, that is a great root, Lily!" Sam said, admiring it. "Can I see it?" + +"Sure, here you go." Lily handed the root to Sam. He felt it with his fingers. It was hard and rough. + +"Can we keep it?" Sam asked. "Maybe we can plant it and grow something new." + +"OK, let's try that." Lily agreed. "But where should we plant it?" + +They looked around the garden. They saw a spot where there was no grass, only dirt. It was near the fence, where the sun shone. + +"Let's plant it there." Sam said, pointing to the spot. "It looks like a good place." + +They walked over to the spot and dug a hole with their shovel. They put the root in the hole and covered it with dirt. They patted it gently and gave it some water. + +"There, we planted the root." Lily said, smiling. "Maybe it will grow into something beautiful." + +"Maybe it will." Sam said, nodding. "And maybe we will gain a new friend." + +They hugged each other and went back to their digging. They hoped the root would be happy in its new home. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. One day, they see a big pipe near the fence. They are curious and want to look inside. + +"Maybe there are animals in the pipe," Sara says. + +"Or treasures," Ben says. + +They go near the pipe and peek inside. It is dark and wet. They hear a strange noise. + +"What is that?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. + +They see something move in the pipe. It is a big rat. It has sharp teeth and red eyes. It is angry and scared. It wants to get out of the pipe. + +"Help!" Sara and Ben scream. + +They run away from the pipe. They see a man with a hat and a bag. He is a rat catcher. He hears them scream and sees the rat in the pipe. + +"Don't worry, kids," he says. "I will catch the rat and release it in the woods. It will be happier there." + +He takes a big net and a stick. He goes to the pipe and puts the net over the opening. He pokes the stick inside and makes the rat come out. The rat is caught in the net. It squeaks and bites. + +"Gotcha!" the man says. + +He puts the net in his bag and closes it. He smiles at Sara and Ben. + +"Thank you, mister," Sara and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, kids," he says. "Be careful and don't play near the pipe. It is not safe." + +He walks away with his bag. Sara and Ben go back to the slide. They slide fast and have fun. They forget about the rat and the pipe. They are happy and safe. +One day, Ben and Mia went to the park with their mom. They saw many trees and flowers and birds. They also saw a squirrel. The squirrel was pale and had a big bushy tail. It was eating a nut on a branch. + +"Look, mom, a squirrel!" Ben said, pointing at the animal. + +"Yes, it's a squirrel. Do you remember what squirrels do?" mom asked. + +"They run and jump and hide nuts," Mia said. + +"That's right. They are very clever and fast. Do you want to feed the squirrel?" mom said, taking out some bread from her bag. + +"Yes, yes!" Ben and Mia said, excited. + +Mom broke the bread into small pieces and gave some to Ben and Mia. They walked slowly and quietly towards the squirrel. The squirrel saw them and stopped eating. It looked at them with its bright eyes. + +"Hello, squirrel. We have some bread for you. Do you want some?" Ben said softly, holding out his hand. + +The squirrel tilted its head and sniffed the air. It smelled the bread and felt curious. It jumped down from the branch and came closer to Ben. It took the bread from his hand and nibbled it. It made a happy sound. + +"Wow, it likes the bread. It's so cute," Mia said, smiling. + +She also offered some bread to the squirrel. The squirrel took it and ate it. It rubbed its nose against Mia's hand. It made another happy sound. + +"Thank you, squirrel. You are very nice," Mia said, petting the squirrel. + +The squirrel wagged its tail and looked at them. It seemed to say thank you too. Then it ran back to the tree and hid the rest of the bread in a hole. It waved its paw at them and disappeared. + +"Bye, squirrel. We hope to see you again," Ben and Mia said, waving back. + +They hugged mom and told her how much they liked the squirrel. Mom smiled and said she was proud of them for being gentle and kind. They had a fun day at the park. They always remembered the pale squirrel with the big bushy tail. +Once upon a time, there was a big jet. The jet was very fast and could zoom through the sky. It was also very intelligent and knew how to fly all by itself. + +One day, the jet was flying high in the sky when it saw a bird. The bird was flying too, but it was not as fast as the jet. The jet thought it would be fun to chase the bird, so it zoomed after it. + +But the bird was too quick, and the jet could not catch it. The jet tried to turn around and go back home, but it was going too fast. It crashed into a mountain and broke into many pieces. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly and tried to catch it. But she tripped and fell down. She started to cry. + +Suddenly, a friendly angel appeared and said, "Don't cry, Lily. I'm here to help you." Lily looked up and saw the angel's big wings. She couldn't believe her eyes! + +The angel helped Lily up and said, "Don't worry, it's just a silly fall. You'll be okay." Lily smiled and thanked the angel. From that day on, Lily believed in angels and knew that they were always watching over her. +Once upon a time, there was a brown wolf. He lived in a big forest. One day, he met a little rabbit. The wolf said, "Hello, little rabbit. What are you doing?" The rabbit said, "I'm rolling in the grass. It's fun!" + +The wolf said, "Can I try?" The rabbit said, "Sure!" So the wolf rolled in the grass too. They both laughed and had a good time. + +Then the wolf said, "I'm hungry. Do you know where I can find some food?" The rabbit said, "Yes, there are some tasty berries over there." The wolf thanked the rabbit and went to eat the berries. + +From that day on, the wolf and the rabbit were friends. They would often roll in the grass together and have fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the rain. It was so wet outside that she got completely soaked. + +Suddenly, a cop car arrived on the street. The cop got out of the car and asked Lily if she was okay. She told him that she was just playing in the rain and having fun. The cop smiled and told her to be careful and have a good day. + +Lily went back inside her house and changed into dry clothes. She felt happy that the cop arrived to make sure she was safe. From that day on, she always remembered to be careful when playing in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with scissors, but her mommy always told her to be careful. One day, Lily was running around the house with scissors in her hand. Suddenly, she slipped and fell down. The scissors flew out of her hand and almost hurt her. + +Lily was scared and started to cry. Her mommy came running to her and hugged her tightly. She explained to Lily that scissors are not toys and can be very dangerous. She told Lily that famous people like doctors and hairdressers use scissors to help people, but they have to be very careful too. + +From that day on, Lily promised her mommy to always be careful with scissors and never run with them again. She learned that even though something might seem like a toy, it can still be very dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He brought his ball with him to play catch with his friends. + +Timmy's friends were not very obedient. They did not listen when Timmy told them to be careful with his ball. One of Timmy's friends threw the ball too hard and it hit Timmy's body. Timmy cried and went home. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park. This time, he brought a new ball. He told his friends that they needed to be obedient and listen to him. They played catch together and had lots of fun. Timmy was happy that he caught the ball every time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the yard. One day, he saw a wild animal in the bushes. The animal was big and had a lot of fur. Timmy was scared, but he remembered what his dad told him. He slowly walked to the hose and turned it on. The water came out and sprayed the animal. The animal ran away. Timmy felt brave and happy. He won against the wild animal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the bathroom to wash her hands. But when she turned on the faucet, no water came out! Lily was confused. She looked under the sink and found an empty bottle of soap. + +Lily decided to go find her mom to ask for help. She searched all over the house, but she couldn't find her mom anywhere. Finally, she went outside and found her mom in the garden. + +Lily told her mom about the empty soap bottle and the faucet that wouldn't work. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll fix it for you." And with that, Lily's mom went inside and fixed the faucet. Now, when Lily turned on the faucet, water came out again! +Once upon a time, there was a big green tree. It had lots of leaves on it. One day, a man came and cut some of the branches with a tool called a prune. The tree felt sad because it lost some of its leaves. + +Later that day, the man made a fire and used the branches to burn it. The tree felt even sadder because it didn't want to be burned. But the man didn't mean to hurt the tree. He just needed the branches to make a fire to cook his food. + +After a while, the fire went out and the man went away. The tree was still sad but it knew that it would grow new leaves soon. And it was happy that it helped the man cook his food. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bug named Buggy. Buggy had a lot of friends, but he loved his best friend, Butter, the most. Butter was always there for Buggy, no matter what. One day, Buggy got stuck in the rain and he was very wet. He wanted to go to Butter's house, but it was very far away. + +Buggy saw a big leaf and he climbed on it to keep himself dry. While he was on the leaf, he thought about how loyal Butter was to him. He realized that being loyal means always being there for your friends, no matter what. Buggy felt very grateful to have a friend like Butter. + +When the rain stopped, Buggy went to Butter's house and thanked him for being such a loyal friend. Butter was happy to see Buggy and they played together all day. Buggy learned that being loyal is important and he promised to always be there for his friends, just like Butter was for him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside on his lawn. One day, he saw something strange on his lawn. It was an unknown object. + +Timmy ran inside to tell his mom. "Mommy, mommy! There's something on the lawn! It's unknown!" he exclaimed. + +His mom came outside to see what it was. "Hmm, I'm not sure what it is. Let's start digging to find out," she said. + +They dug and dug until they found out it was just a toy car buried in the ground. Timmy was so happy to have found it and he started playing with it right away. "Vroom vroom!" he said as he drove the toy car around on his lawn. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Sparky. Sparky loved to go to the park to play with his owner. One day, they went to the park and Sparky saw a big bone on the ground. Sparky ran to get the bone, but another dog was already chewing on it. + +Sparky said, "That's my bone! I saw it first." + +The other dog said, "No, it's mine. I found it first." + +Sparky's owner said, "Let's share the bone. You can both have a turn chewing on it." + +Sparky and the other dog agreed and they took turns chewing on the bone. Sparky learned that sharing is important and it's better to be kind than to be selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but one day her mommy said she needed to go to the office with her. Lily didn't know what an office was, but she went anyways. + +When they got there, Lily saw lots of grown-ups sitting at desks and typing on computers. Her mommy told her that this was where she worked. Lily was curious and wanted to learn more about what her mommy did. + +As they walked around, Lily noticed that everyone was very obedient and listened to their bosses. She thought it was amazing how everyone worked together to get things done. Even though Lily didn't understand everything that was going on, she was happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat different foods and always looked at the menu before ordering. One day, Lily and her mommy went to a new restaurant. They looked at the menu and Lily saw a different food she wanted to try. + +When the food came, Lily tasted it and didn't like it. Her mommy told her to try it again, but Lily didn't want to. She said she wanted to test something else. So, her mommy ordered a different food for her. + +But, when Lily ate the new food, she got very sick. Her mommy took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had an allergic reaction and she passed away. Her mommy was very sad and wished she had never taken her to that restaurant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to see the birds. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big dog and got nervous. Her mom told her not to worry, the dog was nice. + +Lily and her mom went to the playground and Lily played on the swings. She saw her friend Jane and waved. Jane came over and they played together. They had so much fun! + +As the sun started to set, Lily and her mom walked home. Lily saw a beautiful butterfly and pointed it out to her mom. Her mom said Lily had good sight to see the butterfly. Lily felt happy and excited to tell her dad about her fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to sleep with her favorite sheet. One night, Lily's sheet got a bad hole in it. She was so sad and started to cry. Her mom came in and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily screamed, "My sheet is bad! It has a hole in it!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." The next day, they went to the store to buy a new sheet. Lily picked out a bright pink sheet and was so happy. When they got home, Lily's mom put the new sheet on her bed. Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you! My new sheet is so pretty!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wander in the forest. She wore a red vest that her grandma knitted for her. One day, as she was wandering, she met a little bunny who looked very excited. + +"Hello, little bunny! Why are you so excited?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my carrot and I can't find it anywhere!" replied the bunny. + +"Don't worry, I can help you find it," said Lily. + +So, they both wandered around the forest looking for the lost carrot. After a while, they finally found it and the bunny was very happy. + +"Thank you so much, Lily! You are the best friend ever!" said the bunny. + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm happy to help my friends. Now, let's go on another adventure!" and they both wandered off into the forest once again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy fell off his bike and hurt his arm. His mom took him to the doctor. The doctor looked at Timmy's arm and said they needed to take an x-ray to see if it was broken. Timmy didn't know what an x-ray was, so his mom explained that it was like taking a picture of the inside of his arm. + +At the hospital, the nurse helped Timmy lay down on a big machine. The machine made funny noises, but Timmy was brave. After a few minutes, the nurse showed Timmy the x-ray picture. Timmy saw his bones and pointed to them. The nurse said that his bones looked clear and weren't broken. Timmy was happy and thanked the nurse for helping him. From that day on, Timmy made sure to be careful when riding his bike. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect stamps. He had a big book full of them. One day, he showed his book to his friend, Sarah. + +Sarah said, "Wow, Timmy! Your stamp book is so cool! Can I see it again?" + +But when Timmy looked for his book, it was gone! It had disappeared! Timmy was so embarrassed. He didn't know where his book went. + +Sarah said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll find your stamp book together!" And they searched and searched until they found it under the couch. Timmy was so happy and grateful to have his stamp book back. He gave Sarah a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me find my book!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had black skin and loved to play outside. One day, while playing, she saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. But the butterfly flew away, and Lily was sad. + +Suddenly, her mommy came and said, "I have a surprise for you!" She gave Lily a beautiful balloon, and Lily was very happy. She played with it all day, but when it was time to go home, the balloon popped, and Lily got scared. + +She cried and cried, and her mommy tried to comfort her. But Lily's skin started to hurt, and her mommy took her to the hospital. The doctors tried to help, but it was too late. Lily had an allergic reaction to the balloon and passed away. Her mommy was heartbroken and missed her little girl very much. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with tools. He had a hammer and a screwdriver that he liked to store in his toy box. One day, Mittens decided to build a treehouse. He used his hammer to hammer the wood and his screwdriver to screw it together. + +Mittens worked very hard and when he was done, he climbed up to his new treehouse. From up there, he could see all the other cats playing in the yard. They were very impressed with Mittens' treehouse and they all wanted to come up and play too. Mittens was happy to share his new tool and his special place in the tree with his friends. They all had fun together and Mittens felt very proud of himself for building such a great treehouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny rock in the grass. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily's mom noticed that her palm was troubled. She asked Lily if she had hurt herself. Lily shook her head no and showed her mom the shiny rock. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a pretty rock, but you should always ask before taking something that doesn't belong to you." + +The next day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a little boy crying. She asked him what was wrong and he said he had lost his favorite toy car. Lily remembered what her mom had said and asked the boy if the toy car was his. The boy smiled and said yes. Lily gave him the shiny rock from her pocket and the boy gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy that she had helped someone and learned that it's always important to ask before taking something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help make pancakes for breakfast. Lily was excited to use the big spoon to mix the batter. + +As they were cooking the pancakes, Lily accidentally spilled oil on the floor. She was scared that her mom would be mad. Her mom saw what happened and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." + +Lily felt relieved and happy that her mom wasn't mad. They cleaned up the oil and finished making the pancakes. Lily was proud of herself for helping and using the big spoon. She enjoyed her pancakes and felt grateful for her kind and understanding mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, her mommy gave her a toy microphone to sing into. Lily was so happy and started to sing her favorite song. Her mommy used her phone to record Lily's beautiful voice. + +Lily loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. She would touch his soft fur and give him lots of hugs. One day, Lily and her teddy bear went on an adventure in the backyard. They touched the flowers and plants and even saw a little bird. + +After their adventure, Lily and her teddy bear were tired. They went back inside and Lily's mommy put on some quiet music. Lily and her teddy bear cuddled up together and fell asleep. Her mommy recorded the moment so they could watch it again and remember how much fun they had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on the TV screen. One day, he was playing with his toy trucks when his mom called out to him. + +"Timmy, can you help me sack the groceries?" his mom asked. + +Timmy nodded and went to help his mom. As they were putting the groceries away, Timmy noticed something on the TV screen that scared him. + +"Mommy, there's a scary monster on the screen!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"Don't be scared, Timmy. It's just a cartoon," his mom reassured him. + +Timmy felt better knowing it wasn't real. He went back to playing with his toys, happy to have helped his mom with the groceries. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high up in the sky and soar like a superhero. One day, Tweety met a little mouse named Jerry who was nibbling on a piece of cheese. + +"Hello, little mouse! What are you eating?" asked Tweety. + +"I'm eating some cheese. It's so yummy," replied Jerry. + +Tweety was curious and asked, "Can I try some cheese too?" + +"Of course, little bird! Here you go," said Jerry as he shared some cheese with Tweety. + +Tweety loved the cheese and said, "Wow, this cheese is great! Thank you, Jerry!" + +From that day on, Tweety and Jerry became great friends and would often share cheese while soaring in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique lunchbox that she loved to show off to her friends. One day, when she was eating her lunch, a bird flew by and tried to steal her sandwich! But Lily was quick and shut her lunchbox tight so the bird couldn't get in. Her friends were amazed at how brave she was to protect her lunch. From that day on, Lily made sure to always shut her lunchbox tightly so no one, not even a sneaky bird, could take her yummy food. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Jack. Jack was very humble and always helped others. One day, Jack decided to prepare a big feast for his friends. He cooked lots of delicious food and set the table with his best dishes. + +While Jack was cooking, he noticed a little boy crying outside his house. Jack went to see what was wrong and found out that the boy's skeleton toy was broken. Jack felt sad for the little boy and decided to fix the toy. He used some glue to put the pieces back together. + +After fixing the toy, Jack gave it back to the little boy who was very happy. Jack's friends arrived for the feast and they all had a great time together. Jack was happy that he could help someone in need and his friends were happy to share a meal with him. The moral of the story is that helping others and being humble can make people happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the shop with her mommy. One day, they went to the shop and Lily saw a toy she really wanted. But her mommy said no, they couldn't buy it. Lily got upset and called her mommy stupid. + +Her mommy was sad that Lily called her that. She explained that it wasn't nice to say that to someone. Lily felt bad and wanted to say sorry. Her mommy told her that she could pray to make it better. + +So, Lily closed her eyes and said a little prayer. She asked God to forgive her for calling her mommy stupid and to help her be a better girl. When she opened her eyes, she felt better. Her mommy hugged her and they went home. From that day on, Lily tried to be kind and not say mean things to anyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white suit that she loved to wear. One day, Lily decided to go to the park to play. She saw a tall tree and wanted to climb it. So, she stretched her arms and legs to reach the first branch. + +Lily climbed higher and higher until she reached the top of the tree. She felt like a bird in the sky. Suddenly, she saw a white butterfly flying around her. It was so pretty! Lily wanted to catch it, but she couldn't reach it. She stretched her arms as far as she could, but the butterfly was too high. + +Feeling a little sad, Lily climbed back down the tree. As she walked home, she saw her mom waiting for her. Her mom smiled and said, "You look so cute in your white suit, Lily!" Lily smiled back and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to comb her hair every day with her pink comb. One day, she lost her comb and couldn't find it anywhere. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and even in the backyard. But her comb was nowhere to be found. + +Lily felt sad and shy because she didn't want anyone to see her messy hair. She asked her mom to help her find her comb, but her mom couldn't find it either. Lily's mom suggested that they go to the store and buy a new comb. + +Lily was happy again because she had a new comb to name and use every day. She learned that sometimes things get lost, but it's okay because there are always new things to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing her pink scarf that her grandma made for her. One day, Lily went to play in the park with her friends. It was a beautiful sunny day, and they had so much fun playing hide-and-seek and swinging on the swings. + +Suddenly, Lily's scarf got caught on a tree branch and it ripped. She felt deep sadness and regret for not being more careful. Her friends tried to cheer her up, but Lily couldn't stop crying. + +Later that day, Lily's mom saw the tear in her scarf and asked what happened. Through tears, Lily explained what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can fix it together." They sat down and sewed the scarf back together, making it even stronger than before. + +From then on, Lily made sure to be more careful when playing in the park. She learned that even though accidents happen, she can always fix things and make them better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily fell down and hurt her arm. Her mom took her to the doctor. + +The doctor said, "Lily, we need to give you a needle to help you feel better." Lily was scared, but her mom held her hand and said, "It will only hurt for a little bit." + +After the needle, Lily felt much better. She asked her mom, "Can we sign my cast?" Her mom said, "Of course!" They asked Lily's friends to sign her cast too. + +Lily was happy with all the signatures on her cast. She felt modest because she knew her friends cared about her. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful when playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a happy fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big blue ocean with his friends. One day, Fin and his friends saw a boat with a big power engine. They were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Fin's friend, Sally, said, "I'm scared, what should we do?" + +Fin replied, "Don't worry, let's swim away from the boat." + +All of Fin's friends were enthusiastic about the idea and they swam as fast as they could. They swam and swam until they were far away from the boat. + +From that day forward, Fin and his friends knew to always be careful around big boats with power engines. They continued to swim happily in the ocean, always looking out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to visit his grandma who lived far away. He would get on a big board with wheels called a skateboard and ride to her house. It was really cool! + +One day, Timmy went to visit his grandma, but he forgot to wear a helmet. As he was riding his skateboard, he fell and hurt his head. He had to go to the hospital and get stitches. Timmy learned that it's important to always wear a helmet when riding a skateboard. + +From then on, Timmy never forgot to wear his helmet when he went to visit his grandma. But he didn't like going on his skateboard anymore. He was scared he would get hurt again. Timmy missed riding his skateboard, but he knew it was better to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy some groceries. When they arrived, Lily saw a big cart with many toys inside. She wanted to play with them, but her mommy said they were not for playing. + +Lily felt sad and started to cry. Her mommy explained that sometimes we have to choose what we need instead of what we want. Lily understood and chose some fruits and vegetables to put in the cart. Her mommy was proud of her smart choice. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to make smart choices, even if it's not always what we want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like to talk to people she didn't know. One day, her mommy told her they were going to a party. Lily didn't want to go, but her mommy said it would be fun. + +When they got to the party, Lily saw lots of kids playing and having fun. She wanted to join in, but she was too shy to say hello. Suddenly, someone came up to her and asked if she wanted to open a present. Lily nodded and felt happy that someone wanted to play with her. + +After that, Lily started to have fun at the party. She played games, ate cake, and even danced with her mommy. When it was time to go home, Lily was sad to leave the party. But she knew she had a good time and was glad she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and it excited her. She wanted to go down the slide so badly. + +Lily's mom helped her climb up the ladder and she went down the slide. It was so much fun! But then, Lily noticed her dress was wet. The slide had a drain at the bottom and her dress got wet from the water. + +Lily started to cry because her dress was ruined. Her mom tried to comfort her, but Lily was very upset. From that day on, Lily never wanted to go down a slide again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mrs. Smith. She had a big pot and a spoon. Mrs. Smith loved to cook and make yummy soup. She put carrots, potatoes and meat in her pot. Then she stirred it all together with her spoon. + +One day, a man came to her house. He needed a suit for a special event. Mrs. Smith was compassionate and wanted to help him. She gave him a nice suit to wear. The man was very happy and thanked her. + +Mrs. Smith continued to stir the soup and the man left with his new suit. Later, he came back to thank her again. He said the soup was delicious and thanked her for being so kind. Mrs. Smith smiled and felt happy to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a big island in the sea. The island was very wide and had lots of trees and flowers. Many animals lived on the island, like birds and monkeys. + +One day, a boat passed by the island. The people on the boat saw the island and thought it was very pretty. They wanted to stop and explore it. So, they parked their boat on the shore and walked around the island. + +As they walked, they saw all the animals and plants. They even found a hidden cave! When it was time to leave, they waved goodbye to the island and got back on their boat. They knew they would never forget the beautiful, wide island they had visited. +Once upon a time, there was a big white boat. It was very cold outside, so the boat had to sail carefully. The boat had a captain who wore a big hat and a warm coat. He steered the boat through the cold water. The boat sailed and sailed until it reached a beautiful island. The island was covered in white sand and had tall palm trees. The captain and his crew got off the boat and explored the island. They found coconuts to eat and had a fun adventure. When it was time to go back, they sailed the boat home through the cold water once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Buzz. Buzz was very popular among his bug friends because he always made them laugh and smile. One day, Buzz saw a big, juicy leaf on a tree far away. He wanted to go and eat it, but it was too far to walk. + +Buzz had an idea. He asked his friend, the bumblebee, if he could give him a ride. The bumblebee agreed, and they zoomed off towards the tree. + +But as they got closer, Buzz realized that the leaf was too high up for him to reach. He didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he remembered something his grandma had told him: "If you can't reach something, don't give up. Find a way to make it happen." + +Buzz thought hard and came up with a plan. He asked the bumblebee to fly him up to the leaf. With the bumblebee's help, Buzz was able to eat the leaf and was very happy. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard and don't give up, you can achieve anything you want. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He liked to roar very loud. One day, he saw a firework in the sky. It was very pretty and made him happy. He wanted to see more fireworks, so he went to the town. There, he met a silly monkey who liked to play tricks. The monkey showed the lion a box of fireworks and they had fun watching them together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy boat in the harbor near his house. The harbor was always lively with boats coming and going. + +One day, Timmy's toy boat got stuck in the mud at the bottom of the harbor. He tried and tried to get it out, but he couldn't. He was very sad. + +Just then, a man came along and offered to help Timmy get his boat out of the mud. But the man said he would only help if Timmy sold him his favorite toy car. Timmy didn't want to sell his toy car, but he really wanted his boat back. So, he agreed to sell the car. + +The man helped Timmy get his boat out of the mud and then left with the toy car. Timmy was happy to have his boat back, but he was also sad to have lost his favorite toy. He learned that sometimes we have to make tough choices when we are in a difficult situation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Lily found a good spot to hide behind a big white bush. She peeked out to see if her friends were coming. + +Suddenly, she heard a funny noise. She looked around and saw a long hose lying on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it. She pretended she was watering the flowers. + +After a while, Lily's friends found her hiding spot. They were happy to see her playing with the hose. They joined in and they all had fun spraying each other with water. Lily was happy that she found a new toy to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a soft and fluffy bunny with white fur. He loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, he went to a restaurant with his family. He was so excited to order his favorite carrot salad. + +But something terrible happened. The bunny accidentally spilled his salad on his fur. He was so sad and uncomfortable. He tried to clean it up, but it was too messy. + +The bunny went home and tried to take a nap. He couldn't sleep because he was so uncomfortable. His fur was sticky and dirty. He felt very sad and wished he had been more careful at the restaurant. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food, especially chocolate cake. One day, Lily's mommy made a delicious chocolate cake for dessert. Lily was so happy and insisted on having a big slice. + +After eating her cake, Lily felt like she needed to go to the bathroom. She ran to the bathroom and closed the door. But when she tried to open the door again, it wouldn't budge. She called for her mommy, but her mommy couldn't hear her. + +Lily started to get scared and insisted that someone come help her. Her daddy came and opened the door for her. Lily was so happy to be out of the bathroom and back with her family. From then on, she always made sure to check if the bathroom door was working properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the meadow with his friends. One day, Benny saw a shiny object and he hopped over to it. It was a pretty necklace that he found. Benny thought it was very attractive and he wanted to keep it for himself. + +But then, Benny's mommy came and gave him a lecture. She told him that taking things that don't belong to him is not nice and it can make other people feel sad. Benny felt guilty and he knew he needed to do the right thing. + +So, Benny hopped back to where he found the necklace and left it there. He felt good inside because he knew he did the right thing. From that day on, Benny always remembered what his mommy told him and he never took things that didn't belong to him again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him to put on his jacket because it was cold outside. Timmy put on his jacket and went outside to play. + +While Timmy was playing, he heard a noise. It was a bird chirping in a tree. Timmy looked up and saw the bird. The bird was small and light. Timmy smiled and continued to play. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. Timmy took off his jacket and went inside. He told his mom about the bird he heard and saw. Timmy was happy to have had a fun day outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, her mom said, "Lily, let's go to the museum today! We can see lots of cool things there." + +Lily was excited and said, "Yay! I want to see the big dinosaur and the pretty paintings!" + +When they got to the museum, they saw lots of interesting things. Lily's favorite was a big, flexible snake that she could bend and twist. She said, "Mommy, can we bring this snake home with us? It's so much fun!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "No, Lily. We can't bring the snake home, but we can come back to the museum and visit it anytime we want!" +Sammy was feeling very creative one day. She wanted to write something special. She asked her dad for help. + +Dad said "Let's go to the ancient store. You can buy something nice to write with." + +They went to the store and looked around. Sammy saw a penny in the corner. + +"Let's take it!" said Sammy. + +Dad said "It looks ancient. It's been there for a long time. We can use it to write something special." + +They took the penny and went home. They put it in a special box and Sammy used it to write a story. + +When she finished, she and Dad were very proud. Sammy said "Writing is so much fun!" Dad replied "Yes, and it's special when you use something ancient like the penny." +John saw the police truck near his house and got curious. He wanted to see what was inside. So one day, John went closer to the truck and tried the door. It was locked. He got frustrated and started to tear the door handle. + +The policeman inside heard the noise and opened the door. He saw John pulling and tearing the door handle and got angry. He shouted at John and told him it was foolish to do that. + +John was scared of the policeman, so he started crying and apologised for what he had done. The policeman was luckily very kind and showed John through the truck. He explained to him why it was important to keep the truck safe and why John should never try to open it without permission. + +John listened and thanked the policeman before running back home. He was happy and relieved that the policeman was not too angry at him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and had a big imagination. One day, she was in her bedroom playing with a big eraser. + +She started to imagine the eraser was a big bear. She said to it, "Hi bear! What are you doing?" + +The eraser didn't answer. + +Amy decided to try something else. Suddenly, everything in the room got very dark. Amy was scared and said, "What's happening?" + +All of a sudden, the eraser started to glow like a nightlight. The room was filled with a beautiful, light. + +Amy was so happy, she hugged the eraser. + +Then, she knew that everything was going to be OK. +John was so excited to go out and explore the new park. He felt lucky because it was a sunny day and the sky was clear and blue. + +John ran to find a seat so he could rest and admire his surroundings. He spotted a green bench under a big shelter and decided to take it. + +When he got there, John was surprised to see some noisy birds. He laughed when he noticed how they were hopping and tweeting! + +John's mum called after him, "John, why are you so noisy? Sit down and be quiet." + +John laughed and said, "I'm not the one being noisy! It's the birds!" + +His mum smiled, "That may be true, but please take your seat and watch them until your friends arrive." + +John happily walked to the shelter and sat down. He watched the birds until his friends came. Together they took turns running around the park and playing hide-and-seek. + +John had so much fun at the park. He couldn't wait to go back the next day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. She was three years old and very curious. Everywhere she went, she asked questions and wanted to explore. One day Mary was in the park and heard a sound coming from the playground. + +She went over to investigate and saw that a gray bird was lost. Mary asked the bird a few questions and realized that the bird's family was nowhere to be found. Poor bird! + +Mary knew she needed to help the bird. She thought for a moment, then had an idea. She took the bird to the store and asked for a supply of birdseed. + +The storekeeper was happy to help, and smiled when Mary took the birdseed back to the park. + +Mary scattered the birdseed on the ground and waited. Before long, the gray bird's family arrived. The bird was so excited and flew over to its family. + +Mary was happy that she supplied the bird with what it needed and was glad that she was able to help. The moral of the story is that it is important to help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to march. Every day, she would march around her house, pretending she was marching in a parade. One day, she decided to go on a marching adventure. She put on her finest clothes and began to march towards the city. + +The little girl marched for hours and hours until she reached a big city. She was so excited to be in a new place, and started to march through the city streets. But she was so busy marching, she didn't realize how dark it was outside. + +Suddenly, a kind old man saw the little girl marching and noticed that she looked lost. He asked her, "Little one, where are you marching?" The little girl replied, "I'm marching in a parade!" The old man smiled, "Well that sounds fine. Where do you need to go?" The girl said, "Can you help me find my way home?" + +The old man smiled and said, "Let's go. Follow me, I will help you find your way home!" Together they marched until they finally reached the little girl's home. She thanked the kind old man, waved goodbye, and ran inside ready to tell her parents about her big marching adventure. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ali and Mary. They both decided to take a walk to the library. When they arrived, they were both very worried because they had to weigh themselves to get in. Ali got on the scale first, and then it was Mary's turn. When she stepped onto the scale, the numbers showed that she was too heavy. + +Mary was very worried and started to cry. Ali tried to comfort her and said, "It's okay! We can find something else to do." + +They decided to go outside and play instead. Mary felt better and soon she was laughing and having fun again. They played for hours and soon it was time to go home. + +As they said goodbye, Ali said, "Let's go to the library again some day! We don't need to weigh ourselves to have fun and be friends!" + +Mary smiled and agreed. They hugged each other and ran off home, happy they were still friends and didn't need the library to have fun. +Once upon a time there was a wise old owl who lived in the forest. He flew from tree to tree looking for people who need help. One day, he spotted a little boy who had a silly question. + +"Oh wise owl, who can I ask for a silly answer?" the little boy asked. +The owl was quiet for a long time and then responded with a playful twinkle in his eye, "You must first find the one who has the wisdom to answer your question." + +The little boy was confused and asked, "Where can I find this wise person?" +The owl replied, "Look much further, in a place you have never been before." + +The little boy nodded and bravely set off on his journey. As he searched, he met many people with silly answers. He realized that none of them had the wisdom he needed to answer his question. He was starting to give up hope when he finally saw a person ahead with a kind, wise face. + +The little boy ran up to the wise person and asked for the answer and at last the wise person smiled and answered him. The little boy was so happy and thanked the wise person for their help. He was so glad that he was able to find the wisdom he had been looking for and was able to answer his silly question. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a little girl. The little girl was very excited. + +The mommy said to the little girl, "Do you want to play a game?" The little girl nodded her head and smiled. "Yes!" + +The mommy said, "Let's do a test! Can you put the laundry away?" + +The little girl was delighted. She ran to the laundry basket and started carrying the clothes to their drawers. She was excited to show the mommy her work. + +When she was done, the mommy said with a smile, "You did a great job! You passed the test!" The little girl was so proud of herself, she hugged the mommy and said, "I did it! I did it!" +Once there was a small family who lived in a tiny chamber. The chamber was cheap and the furniture was old. + +One day, mum and dad wanted to send their 3 year old daughter out to buy some food from the store. So they gave her some money and sent her away. + +When the daughter reached the store, she saw so many exciting things! She wanted to buy them all, but she remembered that mum and dad had only sent her out to get food. So in the end, she chose the cheap items. + +When she got back to the chamber, mum gave her a big hug and thanked her for listening. Then they enjoyed a tasty meal together, made with the cheap ingredients she had bought. +Jack was playing in the back yard when he found a tie. He had never seen anything so colorful and shiny before. He was so excited that he had to touch it. + +Jack went to show his mom what he had found. “Mom, look!†he cried. His mom smiled when she saw the tie. “It looks very nice,†she said. + +The next day Jack decided to take his tie with him when he went outside to play. He ran and laughed and thought he was the luckiest boy in the world. + +But then Jack felt something. It was very spicy! He had touched a chili pepper! Jack started to cry and rubbed his eyes. His mom came outside to see what was wrong. She saw the chili pepper by Jack’s feet. “Oh no Jack!†she said. “You should never touch something without asking first.†+ +Jack felt sad. He knew he had been silly and lost his beautiful tie forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jean. She was three years old and loved to play. One day Jean was playing outside when a lemon fell from the sky. It was very light so Jean thought she couldn't get hurt if she caught it. She stretched out her arms and marked the lemon right before it touched the ground. + +Jean was so happy and excited to have caught it! She ran to her mother and showed her the lemon. + +"What shall I do with the lemon, mommy?" Jean asked her mom. + +Jean's mom smiled and said, "Why don't we make a lemonade?" + +So Jean and her mom took the lemon and went to the kitchen. Jean watched as her mom cut the lemon and put it into a glass of cold water. Then they both drank it together. The lemonade was so delicious, light and sweet! + +From that day on Jean loved making lemonade with her mom and the lemon she had marked. +On Wednesday, Jack went outside with his dad. Jack loved exploring in the backyard. He watched the birds flying in the warm summer sky. + +Suddenly, Jack heard something running through the grass. He looked around, but he couldn't see anything. His dad laughed. + +"It's just a little bunny, Jack," he said. + +Jack looked carefully and saw a little white bunny. He watched it hop away. Suddenly, the bunny stopped and stared at Jack. Jack scrambled to his feet and chased after the bunny, but his dad ran after him and picked him up. + +"No, Jack, the bunny is scared of you," said his dad. + +Jack felt bad. He wanted the bunny to like him. He wanted to watch it. + +His dad picked up a handful of carrots and held them out to the bunny. The bunny came closer and grabbed one. It was happy now and it hopped away. + +Jack smiled and watched the bunny go. He was glad that he and the bunny were friends now. +One day, a little girl called Jo was feeling down. She was sat on the floor, and she felt so sad that sometimes she even wanted to cry. + +But then she heard something: an encouraging voice coming from outside. Jo opened the window and looked out. + +To her surprise, she saw a little bird looking at her thoughtfully. It seemed to be waiting for something. + +Jo decided to take a chance, and she held up her hand. She wished that the bird would come closer. + +The bird took a hop, hop, hop and landed on Jo's neck. Jo couldn't believe it! + +The bird chirped her a message of hope, that tomorrow would be better than today. Then it flew away. + +Jo felt so much better. She had been given a lovely, thoughtful message. +One day, a very adventurous owl named Samantha was looking for something new in the forest. She wanted to learn and explore. She flew around and noticed a small bird that was hopping around near a tree. + +Samantha flew down and said, “Hello there! What are you doing?†+ +The little bird replied, “Hi, I am looking for some food. Would you like to help me?†+ +Samantha thought for a moment, then said, “Yes, I would love to! Teaching you is a fun way for me to learn too.†+ +The two of them spent the day looking for food in the forest. Samantha showed the bird how to find the best places to get food. They played games, sang songs, and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, the two were very tired, but they were happy. The little bird thanked Samantha and said, “I had a lot of fun today, thank you for teaching me.†+ +Samantha smiled and said, “You’re welcome! I had a great time too.†+ +The owl went home happily, feeling very satisfied that she was able to help the little bird and learn something new. +Rugby was a cute little bear that liked to play. He always wanted to explore the world. One day while walking around, he noticed an interesting tree. He curiously walked closer to it. He tried to get a better look, but the tree was very tall. He reached out and tried to climb it, but he was too short. + +He suddenly remembered something he overheard his dad say. He put his hands together and started to lean. He leaned out and stretched his neck as far as he could. + +Rugby kept leaning until he was cold. He looked up and saw what was in front of him. It was a beautiful sunny sky and lots of fluffy white clouds. He smiled because now he could see the world. + +Rugby spent the rest of the day exploring the sky. He was very happy and thanked the tall tree for letting him see from its top. He knew that from now on, he could always lean to look at the sky. +Charlie stood in front of the bookcase, looking very peaceful. He leaned its smooth surface, closing his eyes. His mom noticed him and softly asked, "What are you doing, sweetheart?". Charlie didn't reply and just kept leaning his tiny body against the bookcase. His mom knelt next to him and said, "You look so peaceful! Do you like this bookcase?". + +Charlie opened his eyes and turned to his mom. He nodded and said, "Yes, I love it. It's very nice". His mom smiled and said, "Let's find a book to read together. That sounds even nicer!". Charlie agreed and they started exploring the bookshelf. They picked out a colorful book and started reading. + +They spent the whole evening reading and leaning against the bookcase, feeling peace and joy. When it was time for Charlie to go to bed, he hugged the bookcase and said goodnight. His mom gently said, "Goodnight, sweetheart. I'm glad you love this bookcase as much as I do". Charlie smiled and ran off to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. He was a funny-looking bear and his fur was very rough. He lived in a cave far away from people. + +One day, the bear felt lonely, so he decided to explore the world. As the bear was walking, he spotted a little girl. The bear looked at her and then said, "Hello!" + +The little girl was very scared, but then she saw the bear's arm. It was big and strong. She suddenly felt brave and said "Hello!" back to the bear. + +The bear smiled and said, "Let's be friends!" He then roared so loud that the little girl started to giggle. From that day on, the bear and the little girl were the best of friends. They explored the forest together, playing and laughing. +Once upon a time there was a poor family who lived in a small house with a big fireplace. Everyday the family would gather around the fireplace and try to keep warm. But the cold and the wind kept coming in through the cracks and the family began to get even colder. + +One day, the family was feeling especially cold and an idea came to them. They would try to increase the size of the fireplace. + +The father of the family said, "Let's get wood and build the fireplace bigger. We can huddle closer to the fire and keep ourselves warm." + +So the family worked hard and gathered wood. Soon they had enough wood and the father built a bigger fireplace. + +The family was so happy. They felt like the fireplace was giving them more heat, and the family kept warm for many nights after that. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy who loved to climb. She climbed everywhere she could - up the stairs, on the furniture, and even up the walls. + +One day, Daisy was climbing an apple tree when she slipped and fell to the ground. She hit the ground hard and started to cry. Her mother heard her crying and ran to help. + +"Are you okay Daisy?," her mother asked with worry. Daisy shook her head, tears streaming from her face. + +"I'm sorry," she said sadly. + +"It's okay," her mother said softly. She hugged her tightly and wiped away her tears. "No matter what, there is nothing to be sorry for. But please be more careful next time - there are better places for you to climb." + +Daisy nodded and smiled. Her mother promised to buy her a new climbing toy and Daisy knew she couldn't wait to explore all the fun places she could climb. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who loved to dream. She would imagine all sorts of fancy things, from castles made of sugar, to an elephant flying on a rainbow. She loved to dream so much that she wanted to learn how to keep her dreams alive forever. + +One day, she heard from her friend that if you learnt a special spell, you could turn your dreams into real life. She was so excited and wanted to learn the spell even more. + +So Lucy asked her friend, "Please teach me the spell!" Her friend replied, "Nope. That spell is too powerful. It's too dangerous to teach you." + +But Lucy wouldn't take 'no' for an answer. She kept asking and insisting, until eventually her friend gave in and taught her the spell. + +So Lucy tried out the spell, dreaming of all sorts of fancy things. However, in the end, the spell backfired and she found herself in a lot of trouble. + +The moral of the story is: never take a risk if you don't know what the outcome could be. Dreams are powerful, but you should always be sure you know the consequences before trying. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was very brave and loved to explore. One day, Tom was out walking in the rain and he saw an impressive umbrella. He wanted to try it, so he reached out and tried to pick it up. + +Suddenly, a voice said to him, "Resist! That umbrella is mine!" Tom was confused and he looked around and saw a tiny frog. The frog said again, "Resist! That is my umbrella!" +Tom was very surprised. He never expected the little frog to speak! But the frog had been very clear. + +Tom said, "Oh, I'm sorry! I won't take it. I just thought it was so impressive." The frog smiled and said, "That's okay. I'm glad you were able to resist." Tom was happy and thanked the frog before continuing on his way. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named George. He was playing in the garden when he saw a lady. She had a big box in her hands. + +George said: "Hello, Lady. What's in the box?" + +The lady said: "It's a surprise. Are you ready?" + +George said: "Yes, I'm ready!" + +The lady opened the box and there were lots of toys inside. George was so happy. He thanked the lady and played with the toys. + +But soon, it was time to go home. George said goodbye to the lady and they hugged. The lady closed the box again and went away. + +George was tired but he was happy. He was ready to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jamie. He was so excited to see a jet fly by overhead. For weeks he had been waiting to go on a ride and now his wish was coming true. + +Jamie started to laugh gleefully as he watched the jet soar up in the sky. But his older brother Tom was getting impatient. He wanted to go back home and wasn't interested in the jet. + +"Let's go home," said Tom. + +"No! I want to stay and watch," exclaimed Jamie. + +Tom sighed. He was getting frustrated but he knew how important this was for Jamie. "Okay," he said kindly. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be patient and understanding of our loved ones. Even if it's something that doesn't interest us, spending some time to make them happy is never a wrong thing to do. +Once there was a little girl named Lilly. Lilly lived with her mom, dad, and her dog Max. Lilly was three years old and loved candy. + +One day her mom and dad were fighting. They were yelling loudly and Lilly was scared. Her dog Max noticed and ran to her side. He licked her face and supported her. + +Lilly knew that Max wanted to cheer her up. She gave him a big hug and said, “I love you, Max!†+ +Max looked excited. Lilly knew that Max would love some candy, so she grabbed some candy and gave it to him. He happily ate the candy and wagged his tail. + +Lilly felt happy. With Max’s support, her family got to stop fighting and be happier. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Harry. He was very ordinary. Every day he went to school to learn something new. + +One day, his teacher asked him to wear his best clothes because they were going to have a test. + +Harry was very excited and asked his teacher, "What kind of test is it?" + +The teacher smiled and said, "It's an ordinary test. You just need to wear your best clothes and answer the questions correctly." + +So, Harry put on his best clothes and went to the test. He worked very hard, and at the end of the day he was very happy to have done well on the test! + +At the end of the school day, Harry went back home very proud of himself. He had done well on his test, and he felt a great sense of accomplishment. +Once upon a time there were two kids, John and Emily. They were both very excited to go to the costume party. +John said "Let’s play a game and the winner will get to choose the best costume!" Emily said "Yes, that’s a great idea!" +They played the game and John won. He chose the best costume and Emily got a miserable one. +John felt so sorry for Emily that he said "Ok Emily, let’s swap costumes!" +But Emily said “No way! You won fair and square, now you will have to wear the costume you choseâ€. +John felt so sad and he learned his lesson: it is important to share with others, no matter the cost. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to share with others, no matter the cost. +Once upon a time, there was a car. It was a very special car because it could talk. + +One day, the car drove to a park and saw two kids - a boy and a girl - playing there. +The car said, "Hi, kids!" + +The kids were a bit surprised and asked, "How can you talk?" + +"It's a long story," the car said. "But all you need to know is that I'd love to play with you!" + +The kids were excited and started to play together. They went for a drive in the car and talked and laughed a lot. + +But then the car made a joke and the boy looked surprised. + +"Why are you looking so surprised?" the car asked. + +"Oh, it's just that my friend here is deaf," the boy replied. + +The car was sorry and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know. I'll try not to make any more jokes." + +The kids kept playing and had a great time. They learned a lesson about being considerate of others and having fun at the same time. +Mummy and daddy took Jack for a walk. They walked to the beach and when they arrived, Jack saw a spark. It was a bright blue spark that shined in the sand. + +Mummy asked Jack what he wanted to do with the spark. Jack said he wanted to bury it. So mummy, daddy and Jack started to dig a hole in the sand. They worked hard and, eventually, the spark was in the ground and covered up with sand. + +Jack asked mummy and daddy why he had to bury the spark. Mummy said "It's okay Jack, we buried it to keep it safe and special". + +Jack was happy with that answer and he ran off to play in the sand while mummy and daddy watched. The spark was buried and safe, and Jack was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a young prince named Tom who always wanted to wear a crown. Every day, Tom ran around the castle trying to find a crown. + +One day, he found a crown in the kitchen. It was very messy and covered in food. Tom was so excited that he started to yell, "I found a crown! I found a crown!" + +The prince's mom heard him and ran into the kitchen. "Tom, why are you being so loud?" she asked. + +Tom said, "Look, I found a crown! It's super messy, but I want to wear it!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a wonderful idea. Let's go show it to your dad!" + +Tom was so happy that he ran out of the kitchen with his crown, yelling the whole way. Everyone he passed smiled and waved. + +The young prince was proud to show off his crown and tell everyone his story. He never forgot the special day that he found his crown in the messy kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a lily. She was so excited to go on her first journey. She was going to arrive at a magical kingdom. + +On the way to the magical kingdom, the lily came accross a dark forest. She heard that in the dark forest was a fake kingdom. The lily decided to go. + +When she arrived there, the lily saw it was not real. It was just made of wood and sticks. The lily was so sad that she had been tricked by the fake kingdom. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice calling. + +The voice said, 'Don't worry little lily! I will take you to the real magical kingdom.' + +The lily was so happy and thanked the voice. + +She soon arrived at the real magical kingdom, where she saw many wonderful things. + +The lily soon forgot all about the fake kingdom. +Once upon a time, there was a family of geese who lived in a nearby pond. One day, the Papa Goose said to his family, "Let us prepare for our long journey to Canada." The other geese were very excited, but they were also very nervous. + +The Mama Goose looked up at the sky and said, "It looks rather pale. I am not sure if it is the right time to go." + +The Papa Goose said, "We will be fine. Let's prepare what we need and get on with it." + +The geese prepared food and gathered their belongings, and soon they were ready to go. They flapped their wings and flew away into the pale sky, on an adventure they would never forget. +Once there was a boy named Max. He loved to play with his pencil. Every day he went outside to draw and colour in the park. One day his pencil broke and he was so sad. He started to cry because he didn't know what to do. + +Max's dad saw him crying and asked what was wrong. Max told him about what had happened, and he was very sorry for his son. + +So, Max's dad decided to take him to the local store. Inside the store, Max saw lots of pencils and was so excited. His dad asked the store keeper if he could buy Max a new pencil, and the store keeper said yes. + +Max's dad paid for the pencil and gave it to Max. Max was very happy and thanked his dad for being so generous. + +Max learned a valuable moral lesson that day: always be careful with your possessions and if something bad happens, don't be too sad. Just try to find a solution. It doesn't always have to be to sell something. +Ben was 3 years old and he loved to play with his friends. One day, Ben and his friends were at the park playing games. It was getting late and the sun was setting. + +Ben's friends decided to go home, but Ben wanted to stay longer. He pleaded with his friends, but they refused. Ben's friends started to leave. He sat alone, feeling regretful. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. + +He found an old rope in the grass and had a thought - maybe his friends would stay if he made a swing! He quickly began tying the rope to a nearby tree. + +When his friends saw Ben's thoughtful plan to make them a swing, they agreed to stay and play a little longer after all. Ben was happy that his plan worked and he was glad he didn't have to regret not spending more time with them. + +The next year, Ben's friends returned to the park and played on the swing until the sun set again. Ben was proud and grateful for his thoughtful idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called May. Every day, she liked to play in her garden, but today she was feeling a bit lonely. She looked around for something to do and then she saw a twig on the ground. + +May picked up the twig and examined it carefully. She decided to make a funny shape out of it. She played around with it for a while, but then she got hungry. + +May asked her mom, "Mom, can I eat the twig?" + +Mom replied, "No, dear. Twigs are not for eating." + +May tucked the twig into her pocket and went inside to eat. She no longer felt lonely, as she now had a special twig that she could play with whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe was three years old and he loved zip. Every day, Joe went outside to play and look for things with zip. He found lots of fun things, like boxes, tubes and even toys. + +One day when Joe was out looking for things with zip, he saw a very small zip. It was stuck on a tree and Joe wanted to get it. He crawled up to get it, but he had to be careful! The zip was so small, he was afraid he would break it. + +He looked around, trying to decide how to get it without breaking it. Suddenly he had an idea. He used some twigs to push the zip away from the tree and take it down without hurting it. Joe was so happy! He had used his mind to get the zip. + +From then on, Joe always tried to use his mind and be careful when he was looking for things with zip. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old. Every day she liked to go outside and play with her friends. Lucy's friends were two bunnies called Peter and Paul. + +One day, Peter and Paul were playing catch and Lucy joined in. She was about to catch the ball when suddenly a fake jail appeared! Lucy was scared but Peter and Paul bravely jumped inside the jail. + +Lucy was worried and started to cry. Suddenly, an old man came out and said, "Why is this little girl crying?" Lucy said, "My friends are stuck in the fake jail!" + +The old man replied, "Don't worry, I will help you get your friends out!" He pushed a button and the jail opened. Peter and Paul were relieved to be free! + +The old man said to Lucy, "You have been brave today. Now it's time to rest." So Lucy went home, knowing she had been so brave. +Jack was a jolly young boy who loved to explore. One day he went outside and saw a big box sitting in the garden. He was curious and wanted to see what was inside. He slowly opened the box and was amazed to find a lot of oil inside. He called his mom to come and see it. Mom was very surprised to see the oil too. She told him that she had no idea where it came from. Jack started playing with the oil, making funny shapes and patterns with it. After a while, mom told him it was time to close the box with the oil inside. He did as he was told and then he kept playing in the garden with his mom. +Once upon a time there lived two friends, Daisy and Joe. One day Daisy decided to do something special. She asked Joe if he would like to help her make a memory. Joe eagerly agreed and together the two friends went out into the garden. + +In the garden, Daisy and Joe collected lots of different things. They found some cute flowers, some interesting stones, and a caterpillar crawling on a leaf. Daisy and Joe carefully placed all their items into a box and then Daisy got a camera. She told Joe that she was going to record their memory. + +She took a picture of Joe and the flowers. Then they took a picture of the stones and the caterpillar. When they looked at the pictures they both laughed and smiled. + +When they were done recording their memory, Daisy said to Joe, "Now we have our very own special memory to keep forever". Joe smiled and said to Daisy, "This has been a great day, making memories together is always more fun than making them alone". Daisy nodded and agreed. + +The moral of the story is that creating memories with loved ones is a wonderful thing and will bring lots of joy for years to come. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tommy who lived in an exciting neighborhood. He had lots of exciting friends and neighbors. One day, Tommy wanted to do something special. He had an idea - he wanted to design something very impressive! + +Tommy gathered up all of his friends and neighbors, and he explained his plan for the project. Everyone liked the idea, so they all decided to work together to design something wonderful. + +The first thing they all decided to do was to get some materials from the store. Tommy collected lots of colorful paper, paint and other supplies. With these supplies, Tommy and his friends and neighbors worked hard to design something breathtaking. + +After a few hours, Tommy and his friends finished their design. Tommy opened his eyes wide and was amazed - it was very impressive! Everyone was so excited about their work that they all started to cheer. Tommy felt so proud of himself and his social circle. + +Tommy's friends and neighbors said, "That was so much fun! Let's do it again soon!" +Once upon a time there was a big, huge tree. It was the tallest tree in the whole forest. Every morning, birds would fly to the tree and sing. The sun would shine on the tree and it would be happy. Then one day the tree saw something new. It was a big switch! + +The tree was so excited. It wanted to try out the switch. So very slowly the tree moved closer to it. It was a bit scared but it also felt brave. Then it made a wish and pressed the switch. + +Suddenly the tree heard a new sound. It was loud and happy. All the birds in the forest sang together. The tree was so surprised. + +The tree thanked the switch. It had created such a wonderful sound. The tree thanked the switch every day after that, and the birds still sing in harmony. It was a huge surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved playing on his swing. Every day, he enjoyed spending time on it and it made him feel so happy. One day, while he was swinging, he got too high and felt dizzy. He shouted, but nobody could hear him. + +Suddenly, a nice man appeared and jumped onto the swing to rescue him. The man said, "Don't worry, little one! I'm here to help you". But the man was too late. The force of the swing was too strong and both flew away. + +The man tried to catch the boy, but he couldn't reach him. He shouted, "Hold on tight!" but the wind carried the boy far away and he never returned. + +The man was so sad and he never found the boy again. He had to accept that he couldn't rescue him in time and the boy was lost forever. +One day Sam and his mom were sitting together in their living room. Sam was feeling quite restless, so he looked around the room and noticed something very strange; there was a spider in the corner. His mom saw it too and said to Sam, "Let's discuss the spider". + +Sam was curious. He asked his mom why they were talking about the spider. She said to him, "It's very important to discuss spiders, so that we can learn more about them". Sam thought that was a great idea and asked the spider some questions. + +The spider responded to Sam by telling him about its adventures and what it liked to eat. Sam was so excited to hear about these things that he asked a few more questions. His mom was happy to see him so engaged, so she added that she thought spiders were very important creatures. + +Sam nodded. He could tell that his mom was telling the truth and was so proud of himself for starting a discussion about a spider. From that moment onward, he was never too restless to learn more about the wonderful world of spiders! +Once upon a time there was a radish that wanted to be a star. The radish was very pink and small. So one day, it decided to spring into the sky! + +The little radish sprang so high that it came to a farm in the clouds. At this farm, the radish met lots of other pink radishes. They were as pink as the sunset! + +The little radish was so happy to meet all of the other radishes. They played together and had a wonderful time. But eventually, the sun began to set and it was time to go home. + +The little radish was sad to leave its new friends, but was excited to tell its family about its great adventure. So, it said goodbye and began to spring back home. + +It reached its home just as the sun was setting and proudly shared its story with its family. From then on, the little radish was always happy whenever it heard the word "spring"! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She lived with her mum. One day, her mum asked her if she wanted to go for a walk. Jane was really excited and said yes. + +So the two of them went for a walk. They were walking in a forest with lots of trees and plants. As they were walking, Jane's mum mentioned something about a swamp in the forest. Jane asked "What is a swamp, mummy?". + +Her mum explained that it was a wet and muddy area with lots of plants and animals. Jane asked "Can we go see it please Mum?". Her mum said "No silly, it's too scary!" Jane looked a bit sad and said "Why?" Her mum said, "Well there could be snakes or spiders. So you must stay away from the swamp." + +Jane nodded. She was brave but not that brave. She was glad that her mum didn't want her to go near the swamp. + +But Jane still wanted to see what a swamp looked like, so she asked her mum to take a photograph of it the next time they went for a walk. Her mum said yes and Jane was really happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny. The bunny was sad because he didn't have any friends to play with. He hopped around the grass, looking for someone to be with. + +But everyone he saw was so rude to him. He felt very lonely. He curled up in a corner and hoped someone would come and be nice to him. + +Suddenly, an old rabbit came out of nowhere. He said, "Now why are you so sad?" + +The young bunny told the old rabbit about how he was suffering because he didn't have any friends to play with. The old rabbit said in a kind voice, "Don't worry! You can be my friend! We can have lots of fun together in the grass!" + +And from that day on, the young bunny never felt alone again. He had a wonderful friend, and they never stopped having fun! +One night, a little girl was going to bed. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from outside. It sounded like somethign had split and it scared her. + +Her mom came to the room. + +"Don't worry my little one," said her mom. "It's just the engine of our old car and it sounds like it split. We'll have to get it fixed." + +The girl was scared and didn't know what the noise was, but she felt better knowing her mom was there. They both went back to bed and drifted off. + +The next day, the mom and daughter woke early. When they went outside, the girl was amazed to discover that the old car was all fixed. She didn't know how her mom had fixed it so quickly because they had no money left. + +"Where did you get the money to fix it mommy?" asked the little girl. + +Her mom looked down at her daughter with a smile and said, "It was someone who wanted to help us. Someone I didn't know." + +The little girl smiled and thanked the unknown helper and the car kept running for many more years. +John and his mom were walking through the park one day when his mom stopped suddenly. She pointed to the ground, which was scattered with tiny sour berries. + +“Look, John! What are these?†She asked. + +John thought before he answered. “Berries!†He said happily. + +“That’s right. But what should we do?†+ +John thought again before he replied. “Eat them!†+ +His mom laughed and shook her head. “No, John. We should not eat these because they are sour. It’s not good for us. Instead, we should find something else to eat.†+ +John started to pout, but he saw a nearby tree with lots of ripe and juicy fruit. + +“I can eat that fruit!†He said. His face lit up as his mom smiled at him. + +“That’s better. We should always look for good and healthy food, instead of bad and sour food.†+ +John nodded in agreement and helped his mom gather the ripe fruit from the tree. He learned a valuable lesson that day- it’s better to choose healthy food instead of sour food! +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy boy. His name was Jax. One day, he was trying to fix his toy train. He had been working on it all morning, so he was feeling sleepy. + +He asked his mom, "Can you help me fix my train?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course. Let me show you how it works." + +So she showed him how to put the pieces together. Jax watched carefully and tried to remember the words his mom used. + +She said, "Now, fix each piece carefully. That way your train will work." + +After a few minutes, Jax had finished fixing his train. He was so happy. His mom said, "Great job, Jax. You did it all by yourself!" + +Jax smiled and said, "Yes, I did it. I knew the right words to make it work." +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Joy. She lived in a big country with green mountains and blue lakes. One day, Joy wanted to explore. She set off into the hills, moving slowly on her red bike. + +Suddenly, Joy felt lost. She stopped the bike in the middle of the road, and started to cry loudly. + +"Don't worry," said a kind voice. Joy looked up and saw a sheep with a woolly coat. She wiped her tears away. + +"Where is this country?" asked Joy. + +"You are in the country of Sheepville!" said the sheep. "Follow me and I will show you the way home." + +Joy followed the sheep, who was very slow. After a long time, Joy arrived home safe and sound. She thanked the sheep before saying goodbye. + +The next day, Joy set off into the hills again. But this time, she was not alone - she had a woolly friend by her side! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Marie was walking around in the grass. She saw a big red cow sitting in the field. +Marie was so excited. She ran over to the cow and started to pet it. +The cow was so gentle and the two were best friends in no time. +Marie often wanted to play with the cow, but she had to be careful. +One day, she thought she'd make the cow clean and shiny, so she got a cloth and started to wipe the cow all over. +The cow was so happy! She was red and sparkly. +Marie was proud of her work and the cow never looked so shiny. They hugged each other and went on with their day. +The end. +Once there lived a rich man who had a very nice car. He wanted to make sure people knew who owned the car, so he decided he needed a horn. He drove to the store, so he could buy a horn. + +When he arrived at the store he saw lots of horns. He looked around, but couldn't decide which horn he wanted. + +A little girl saw the man looking at horns and said, "I think you need a special horn. Let's go find one together." + +The rich man liked the idea, so he said, "Yes, let's go." The little girl and the rich man went around the store until they found the perfect horn. When the rich man saw it he said, "This is the one, I need it!" + +The little girl was very happy that she was able to help the rich man find the perfect horn for his car. He thanked her before he drove away. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was a dog, whose name was Woof, and the other was a rabbit, whose name was Hop. They were always together. + +One day, they saw an enormous sand pit. Hop hopped over to it, and Woof chased after him, wagging his tail. + +"Come on, let's race!" said Hop. + +Woof replied, "I'm skinny, and you are heavy. I don't think I'll be able to win." + +Nevertheless, they started running around the sand pit. Hop hopped faster than Woof could run. When they finished the race, Hop said, "See! I told you I would be faster." + +Woof sighed, "Maybe I cannot run faster, but I can play smarter." + +The next day, the friends returned to the sand pit. This time, the girls were not running around the sand pit, but playing a game. Woof looked for small stones and hid them in the sand, so when Hop hopped off to find them, Woof could spot them. + +In the end, Woof won the game and Hop laughed, "I guess I should have taken your advice yesterday! You can't always win by racing, smart thinking can be just as important!" + +The moral of the story is that it is not always about being the fastest, it can sometimes be about +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old and went to visit her grandma at the beach. She was so excited to play in the sand and listen to the ocean waves. + +When Mia arrived, her grandma presented her with a brand new costume. It was a pretty mermaid costume and it sparkled in the sunlight. Mia couldn't wait to put it on so she quickly changed. + +Mia happily walked out towards the ocean with her costume on, but her grandma yelled "No! It's dangerous! You must stay on the shore". + +Mia wasn't sure why it was dangerous, so she asked her grandma. Her grandma explained that the ocean currents were too strong and that she could be swept away. + +Mia was sad because she wanted to swim in the ocean, but she knew she had to listen to her grandma. But, in the end, she still had a lot of fun playing in the sand and exploring the shoreline. +One sunny morning, Jacob drove his big toy car in the garden. He was very cheerful and happy. Suddenly, he heard a whistle. He looked around and saw a bird in a nearby tree. The bird was beautiful and it was whistling a merry song. Jacob smiled and waved at the bird. + +The bird flapped his wings and flew to a tree further away. Jacob waved goodbye and continued driving his car. As he drove, he felt so happy and cheerful. + +Just then he heard a voice from nearby. It was his mother. She called out, “Jacob, don’t forget to share!â€. Jacob stopped his car, got out and thought for a moment. + +He remembered the song of the bird and he thought it would make his friends happy, too. So he ran up to them and told them about the bird and its cheerful song. His friends were so excited and they thanked him for sharing the happy news. + +Jacob had learned an important lesson that day. He realized that it's always better to share happy news with your friends. That way everyone can be cheerful and happy together. +Once upon a time, there lived a curious 3-year-old girl called Ella. She liked going for walks and exploring the world. On this particular day, Ella was out for a walk when she saw an old house. She stopped to look at it and noticed something special. + +The house had a very interesting and unique style. Ella was curious and wanted to take a closer look. She asked her mum if she could go closer to the house and examine it. + +Mum smiled and nodded her head, so Ella ran over to the house. When she got inside, she noticed everything was quiet and peaceful. She wanted to know more so she looked around the house and carefully examined everything she saw. + +Suddenly, she heard someone talking. She looked around and saw a old lady in the kitchen. Ella was curious and asked the lady why the style of the house was so beautiful. + +"It is so unique because I decorated it myself, with lots of love!" The old lady replied. Ella smiled, thanked the lady and ran out of the house. She wanted to tell everyone about the beautiful style of the house. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there lived a nosy hippo. Everywhere the hippo went, people would whisper, "There goes the nosy hippo!" One day, the hippo had a wonderful idea. He decided he wanted to soar high in the sky, like a bird! + +The hippo asked a wise old owl, "Mr. Owl, can I fly?" + +The old owl smiled and said, "No, hippo, you can't fly. But I have a special present for you. Follow me!" + +The old owl led the hippo to a secret meadow full of tall, soft grasses. The hippo hopped in and the grasses lifted him up, high in the air! + +The hippo felt so excited, he soared through the sky, higher and higher! He laughed and shouted as the wind raced through his fur. He had never felt so free. + +The nosy hippo flew through the sky until the sun went down. Then, he said his goodbyes to the wise old owl and flew back home. + +From that day on, the nosy hippo flew in the sky every chance he got. He was the happiest hippo in the land! +One day, a little girl called Amy was playing in her bedroom. She was busy playing with her dolls when suddenly she heard a loud noise outside. She was scared and she started to worry. + +"Mama!" She screamed. "What was that noise?" + +Mama rushed over to her and comforted her. She gave her a gentle touch and told her not to worry. + +"It was just a truck driving past," Mama said. "It was nothing to be scared of." + +Amy felt a little bit better and she smiled. She hugged her Mum and was so happy to have her near. + +The next day, Amy wanted to go and explore outside in the garden. But she was too scared. She was ashamed to go outside but didn't want to worry her Mum. + +Mama sensed that something was wrong. She asked Amy what was wrong and why she wasn't going outside. + +Amy explained that she was scared and didn't want to go outside. Mama gave her a big hug and a gentle touch. + +"It's okay," Mama said. "You don't have to be ashamed. I'll come with you and you won't have anything to worry about." + +Amy smiled and together she and Mama went outside and explored the garden. Amy was no longer scared and she was so glad that Mama had been there. +Tommy was playing in the sand when he heard a loud noise. He ran over to his mom and said, "What's that noise, Mommy?" + +His mom replied: "Oh, it's just Daddy cooking on the grill." + +Tommy was curious, "I have to go see, Mommy." + +So they both walked to the backyard and Tommy's dad was there, grilling something "black". + +Tommy asked, "What are you cooking?" + +"I'm washing burgers," Dad told him. + +"No, Daddy. Burgers don't wash," Tommy said. + +His dad just smiled, "No, I'm cooking them on the grill. That's what it's for. Come up and see." + +Tommy climbed the steps and watched in amazement as his dad cooked the tasty "black" burgers on the grill. +Once upon a time there lived two happy brothers in a small house. The older brother was six and the younger brother was three. They were both very energetic and liked to play outside. + +One day the older brother asked the younger one, "What do you want to do?". The younger brother said excitedly, "Let's raise a kite! I want to see it fly in the sky". + +The older brother agreed and the two gathered some supplies to make a kite. The older brother cut the paper and taped it together to create the kite. He also made a label for the kite with their names on it. + +The brothers went outside and the older brother helped the younger one launch the kite. The kite soared up into the sky and the brothers rejoiced loudly. They watched the kite while it was up in the air and then retrieved it when it came down. + +The two brothers shared a happy hug, proud of their amazing kite. From then on they went outside every day to raise the kite and laugh with joy. +Once upon a time, there was an old knight. He held a shiny sword in his hand and he used it to fight bad people. One day he wanted to take a break and went outside to sit in the sun. He noticed a small girl approach him and he looked at her with surprise. She looked at him with her big blue eyes and said, "Sir knight, may I please have a look at your sword?" + +The knight smiled and said, "Yes, of course." He handed her the sword and she looked at it with admiration. She marveled at its shiny metal, its sharp edges and its comfortable grip. + +After the girl was done admiring it, she handed it back to the knight and said, "You look very strong and healthy, like you could use it to fight dragons!" The knight laughed and thanked her. He said, "Yes, I'm very healthy, and I hope to use this sword to fight the evil around us!" + +The little girl smiled and said goodbye to the knight. She walked away, still staring at the sword. The knight watched her until she was out of sight, feeling very proud of her good deed. He was sure that one day she would achieve great things. +Once upon a time there was a cute squirrel. He woke up every morning and was always so excited to start his day. He was living in a park full of trees and other cute animals. + +One day, he heard a chirp in the treetops. He was so excited he ran up the tree to see what it was. To his surprise, he spotted a beautiful bird in the tree. + +The squirrel was really happy. He stopped to admire the bird and said: "You look so attractive!" + +The bird smiled back and said in a sweet voice: "Thank you, little squirrel!" + +The squirrel was excited to have a new friend. He quickly asked the bird to come out and play. The bird agreed and the two spent the whole day running and playing. The squirrel was so happy and excited to have a new best friend. +Once there was a baby bird and he was very wild. He wanted to fly and zoom around the sky. He asked his mom, “Can I please zoom?†His mom said, “No, not today baby bird. That would be bad.†+ +But the bird wanted to zoom very badly. So he asked one more time. “Please mom, can I zoom?†His mom said, “No, bad bird! You must stay here.†+ +The baby bird did not like that answer. He flew up and started to zoom around the sky. He was so happy and proud as he zoomed higher and higher. But soon he heard a loud noise behind him and it was his mom! + +His mom said, “Wild bird, you have to come back down now! That was very bad.†The baby bird flew back down and his mom said, “Next time, ask me before you zoom around like that.†+Once upon a time there was a girl. She was small, with long blond hair and bright blue eyes. Her name was Olivia. + +One day, Olivia was playing with her computer. But something went wrong! The computer stopped working and she got angry. + +Olivia decided to march away from the computer. She stomped her feet and walked quickly away. + +On her march, she made some new friends. There were bears, birds, foxes and rabbits. They all marched along with her. + +Finally, Olivia reached a big meadow. It was full of flowers and there was a nice stream. There was also a big wooden swing. + +Olivia was no longer angry. She smiled and enjoyed the swing with her new friends. She had a great time! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jim. He was three years old. Jim used to love going to the ranch to watch the animals. Today, Jim decided to go to the ranch with his dad. + +When they arrived, Jim saw a horse. It looked very dizzy and tired. He asked his dad why it looked so sad. + +"The horse is tired because the farmer has been using him all day to pull a cart," his dad explained. + +Jim felt very sad to see the horse in such a condition. Without thinking twice, he asked his dad to display him to the farmer how the horse should be treated. + +His dad agreed and he went to the farmer and said, “You should not make such a tired horse work so hard. It's not right.†+ +The farmer understood Jim's message and he started giving the horse a rest whenever it was tired. + +Jim was very happy to see his request had been heard. He realised, even though he was only three years old, he could do a great job by helping the horse. + +We too, can help others and make a better world. +Once upon a time, there lived an old man and his wife in a small cabin in the mountains. Every day, the man sharpened his axe to cut wood. As he worked, he sang a song of joy. + +One day, a boy who looked troubled came wandering up the mountain path. The old man and wife asked the boy what was wrong. + +The boy said: "I can't find my home. I'm all alone and I'm lost." + +The old man and his wife took the boy in and made him feel welcome. They gave him a warm breakfast and played with him. The old man showed him how to sharpen the axe and taught him the song he had been singing. + +The old man said to the boy: "Remember, as you sharpen your axe, that with hard work and kindness, you can make a home anywhere." + +The moral of this story is that hard work, kindness, and friendship can help you find a home wherever you are. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Tina. She wanted to play a game but she was not sure which one to choose. All of her friends gathered around her and they said they wanted to play something fun. + +Tina thought, “I know, let’s play a game of throwing.†+ +The friends all nodded in agreement and Tina began to hand out some balls. She showed them how to hold the ball and told them to throw it at a target. Everyone started throwing and some got close to the target and some did not. + +When the game was over Tina said, “The person who got the ball closest to the target is the winner.†+ +The friends looked at each other, excited and competitive. After much measuring, Tina announced that Ellie was the winner. Ellie was so happy! She had won the game. + +The friends cheered for Ellie and Tina just smiled, happy that everyone had had so much fun. +Izzy was a 3 year old girl who loved to be outdoors. Her favourite thing was to go out and play on the beach. + +One day when Izzy was playing, she saw a sail boat in the distance. She was amazed and wanted to take a closer look. + +Izzy walked closer to the boat and reached out to touch it. As she was about to touch it, the boat moved! Izzy stepped back and sighed in confusion. + +"Izzy, what's wrong? Why are you sighing?" + +Izzy turned around to see her mom, smiling at her with a curious look. + +"Mommy, I saw a sail and it moved!" + +Izzy's mom smiled, understanding what had happened. + +"That's because the wind can make a sailboat move, Izzy." + +Izzy smiled, understanding what had happened. She was no longer confused and couldn't wait to play some more. +Once there was a wide pond and a little boy who wanted to find candy. He looked over and saw a big rock. Underneath the big rock, the little boy found a bag of candy. He was so excited, he picked up the bag and started eating the candy. + +Suddenly his father appeared. "What are you doing?' the father asked. "I found candy," the little boy explained. + +The father was not happy. "That candy could have disappeared," he said firmly. "You need to put it back." + +The little boy was sad, but he understood; he put the bag back under the big rock. He looked around, but all the candy had already disappeared. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sam. She liked to make food every day. She especially liked panicing cakes and mixing creamy ice-cream. + +Today, Sam was feeling troubled. She had a tummy ache and didn't feel like her usual happy self at all. No matter how hard she tried she couldn't make herself feel better. + +Then, her mum came over with a special surprise. It was a hot pizza with all of Sam's favourite toppings. Sam was so happy that she started to laugh. The food made her feel so much better and she quickly forgot about her tummy ache. + +Sam and her mum ate the pizza together and talked about all of the happy things that had happened that day. Thanks to the food, Sam was back to her usual happy self. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a fancy marble. She held it close as she twirled around, letting the sun reflect off of it. + +One day, she decided to take it with her on a picnic. She found the perfect spot to set her picnic blanket and plopped down. + +As she pulled out her snack, she accidently dropped the marble and it rolled away. Thinking she lost it, she started to cry. But then something unexpected happened. + +A flower bud started to unfurl from the ground and opened up to reveal her beautiful marble! The girl put her hands over her mouth in surprise, amazed to see something so wonderful had bloomed. + +“Look!†she exclaimed. “My fancy marble is back!†+JoJo was having a great day on Wednesday. He was outside playing with his friends, rolling a ball around together. + +"Hey guys," JoJo said, "let's roll the ball up the hill!" + +"Yeah!" his friends shouted in agreement. + +They rolled the ball up the hill with lots of laughter and fun. At the top of the hill, JoJo declared, "This is great!" + +The other children nodded and smiled, happy to have had a great time. They ran off to explore more of the hill and started rolling around. + +Eventually, they said goodbye and went on their merry way. JoJo smiled to himself, thinking of the great Wednesday they had all just had. +One day, three year old Joey was playing in the park when he saw someone who was wearing a uniform. He asked the person what they were doing, and they replied that they were going to perform. + +Joey asked what sort of performance they had to do, and they told him it was an acrobatic performance. Joey was enthralled and asked if he could join. + +The person said they would need him to wear a uniform. Joey was happy to get dressed in a flexible white uniform with his name stitched onto it. + +When the performance began, Joey did an amazing job and everyone around clapped and cheered. He could not believe he performed such a great show! He felt proud and boasted about his performance to all his friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave little rabbit named Tim. He lived in the woods near a nearby town. One day, Tim needed to make a trade. He thought and thought of what he could give, when he remembered he had some carrots. So he hopped off to the town. When he got there, he noticed all the people had something special with them - a shovel. + +Tim asked a friendly lady what they were all doing with their shovels. She said, "We are burying something, so we can get a trade tomorrow." Tim was so excited to hear this that he immediately grabbed a shovel and started digging. + +He dug and he dug until he had a large hole ready. Then he placed all the carrots inside the hole and covered them back up with dirt. He hopped away knowing that he would get a great trade the next day. + +The next day, Tim hopped back to the town, happy to receive his trade. He found a man who was very happy with the carrots and gave him a nice, warm scarf in return. + +Tim was so proud of his brave deed and wore his scarf proudly as he hopped back to his home in the woods. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jane and Michelle. They had been best friends for a very long time, but then something happened to make them separate. + +One day Jane asked Michelle a question, "What is the most important value in life?" +Michelle was quiet and it made Jane sad. After a while, Michelle replied, "Friendship is the most important value in life." + +That made Jane so angry that she decided they would no longer be friends. She told Michelle, "If this is the most important value, why have we chosen to separate?" + +Michelle was miserable. She was hurt and didn't understand why Jane was so angry. "I don't know why," she cried. + +Jane was so sad to see Michelle like this. She felt terrible for being so selfish. She gave Michelle a big hug and said, "I'm sorry. Let's be friends again." + +Michelle was so thankful and the two of them hugged and were best friends again. They both knew the value of friendship and knew it was worth so much more than anything else. +Little Jimmy and his mum were out walking in the park. When they got to the middle of the park, Jimmy saw a nut on the ground. + +"Mum! Look, a nut!" Jimmy said excitedly. + +Mum smiled. "Do you want to try to pick it up and put it in your pocket?" + +Jimmy nodded eagerly and tried to reach for the nut. He couldn't quite reach, so he bent down and tried to use his hands. But his arms weren't flexible enough and he couldn't pick it up. + +Then, another boy came running along. He saw Jimmy and the nut, and jumped down to take it. + +"No, that's my nut!" shouted Jimmy. + +The other boy stopped and smiled. He held out the nut and said "Here, you can have it. I just wanted to see if you could pick it up." + +Jimmy grinned and took the nut, thanking the other boy. + +Mum smiled and said "Well done Jimmy, you were really flexible!" +The little girl was very angry. She had bought a special toy from the shop, but it had broken. She had asked the shopkeeper for a new toy, but he had said there was no price he could give to make up for it. She had shouted and argued with him, but he wouldn't change his mind. + +The girl was sad. She wanted to get a new toy, but it seemed impossible. Then she noticed a toy in the corner that looked so exciting! She went over to take a closer look and asked the shopkeeper what the price was. + +The shopkeeper frowned. He said the price was too high and he would never sell it. The girl tried to argue, but the shopkeeper kept saying no. She was getting frustrated. + +Out of nowhere, the girl's mum appeared. She saw the girl's sad face and said to the shopkeeper that her daughter really wanted the toy. The shopkeeper said he still thought the price was too high, but eventually he agreed to sell it for a much lower price. + +The girl was so happy! She gave the shopkeeper a big hug and thanked him for his kindness. The shopkeeper smiled, glad that he had helped make the terrible quarrel between them end happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mandy, who lived on a beautiful land. She was very unhappy, because somebody had stolen all of her yummy cakes! + +Mandy was very sad, until one day something wonderful happened. She heard a rumour that the cakes had been stolen by the King, who lived in a distant land. + +Mandy was determined to get her cakes back. She set off on an adventure and sailed across the sea, bravely heading to the King's castle. + +When she arrived, Mandy looked around and, to her surprise, saw her yummy cakes sitting on a table! She boldly walked up to them and said to the King, "Can I have my cakes?" + +The King, who was not a very kind man, shouted, "No! These cakes are mine now!" + +Mandy frowned and said firmly, "But you stole them!" + +The King smiled and said, "Oh, alright. You can have your cakes back. Keep them safe!" + +Mandy happily took her cakes back and sailed back home with a smile on her face. She was so glad to have her yummy cakes back! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly who wanted to travel. She wanted to go to a place far away where the sun was bright and the seas were blue. + +One day, she asked her Mom if she could go on a journey. Her Mom smiled and said yes. + +Molly was so excited! She hugged her Mom and said, “Can I go now?†+ +“Yes, sweetheart,†her Mom replied. + +Molly packed her things and set off on her journey. She was so excited to explore new places. + +She traveled far and wide and saw lots of new things. She saw tall mountains, big rocks, and wide rivers. But when she came to a scary dark forest, she stopped. She was scared to keep going. + +But then she heard a voice from the other side. “Come on over!†it said. + +Molly was hesitant. Then she heard the voice again. “It’s okay,†it said. “Come on over to my side.†+ +Molly stepped forward and saw a friendly bear. The bear smiled and said, “Don’t be scared. I’ll keep you safe.†Molly smiled and continued her journey, thankful for her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a famous man named Joe. Everywhere he went, people pointed at him and called him names. Joe had had enough. He decided to organize his own plan. + +He went to the shed and grabbed a rag. Joe tied the rag around his head and said he was going to do something special. Everyone in the town became scared. They didn't know what Joe was up to. + +Joe then ran down the street and climbed onto the roof. He started to shout out loud that he was going to make the town famous. The townspeople started to scream and run for help. + +Before anyone could stop him, Joe jumped from the roof. When he hit the ground, the rag flew off his head. Everyone in the town was sad to find out that Joe's plan had gone terribly wrong. Joe had organized his own death. +Mum and Dad were in the kitchen, getting ready to do something very important. Dad grabbed a bottle and started to pour something into it. +"What are you doing Dad?" asked Mum. +Dad replied, "I'm adding juice to this bottle and then I will put a label on it." +Mum smiled, "That's great! Now you will be able to give it away to someone." +Dad took a label from a drawer and glued it to the bottle. The label said "Tough Juice". +Mum was proud. "Now let's go find someone to give this tough juice to." +Dad nodded. "Yes, let's go find them now." +So they went outside and found a little girl playing in the garden. Dad smiled, he said "We have a special treat for you." He handed the little girl the bottle of tough juice. +She grinned and gave them both a hug. "Thank you!" she said. +Mum and Dad smiled and said goodbye as they watched her disappear back into the garden. +Alice was an anxious little girl. Every time she wanted something she always felt like she needed to make a promise in order to convince her mom to get it for her. One day, Alice made a big order and promised her mom that she would always be strong and obey all the rules. Her mom was surprised but agreed to the order. + +Alice was feeling very lucky. She was sure that this time she would get what she wanted. She was wrong. Her mom kept her promise to Alice and didn't give her anything. Alice was sad and angry, she felt betrayed by her mother's decision. Even though her promise was kept, it didn't give her the outcome she had desired. + +Alice was disappointed and learned that sometimes even if you make a promise, things can still not turn out the way you wanted them to. +Once upon a time there was a little girl that loved music. She would listen to it for hours and sing all the time. One day, she decided to go to a concert and see the performers in person. + +When she arrived, the performers welcomed her with a big smile. She was so excited and couldn’t wait to see them. + +But while she was listening to the music, the performers changed their music to something different. She didn’t like it and got upset. She asked them to change it back, but they were not patient with her. + +The performers didn’t listen and kept on playing the music they wanted. The little girl started to cry and ran out of the concert. + +The moral of this story is that you should always be patient and listen to the other people. They might have something important to say. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Max. One day, Max was playing with a plate in his backyard. He got a little too excited, and the plate fell to the ground. Max started to panic. + +Max's owner, a little girl named Emma, heard the plate and ran outside. "Oh no," she said, "What happened Max?". + +Max was too sad to answer. He hung his head low and started to whine. "Oh Max," Emma said, "I know you were just playing. It's okay." She gave him a pat and picked up the plate. + +The plate wasn't broken, so Emma put it back where it was. She also gave Max a hug and said, "You're a dependable dog, Max. I'm glad you're my friend." + +Max gave a big smile and his tail started wagging. They both laughed and played until the sun went down. Max knew that he could depend on his friend Emma. +Mary was very thirsty. She looked up at her mommy and said, "I'm so dry!" + +Her mommy went over to the kitchen sink and grabbed a lime. She cut it in half, then squeezed it into a glass. + +"Try this," Mommy said. + +Mary took a sip. + +"It's available," she said. + +Mommy smiled, and said, "Yes, it's available! It's good for you too." + +Mary kept drinking the lime juice, and soon she wasn't dry anymore. She felt refreshed, and thanked her mommy for the lime. +Once upon a time there was a little cat named Henry. Henry was a strange cat. He was all round. One day he was sitting in his garden eating an apple when a weird bug flew by. Henry jumped with surprise and said, "What is that strange bug doing here?" + +The bug flew around him, buzzing and trying to bite him. Henry tried to swat it away, but it wouldn't go. He was so scared he started to cry. + +Suddenly, a friendly squirrel appeared. He saw what was happening and helped Henry out. He said to the bug, "Hey! Stop trying to bite my friend Henry." + +The bug flew away faster than it came and Henry was saved. He thanked the friendly squirrel, who said, "Be careful, friend. Weird bugs like that can cause a lot of trouble." + +Henry went on to live a long and happy life, always remembering to be careful of the strange things he saw. +Once upon a time there was a pilot. The pilot was black. He flew a plane and he wanted to help others. + +One day, he flew to a new place. There were many people who needed help. The pilot saw this, so he decided to give them a ride. + +He welcomed all the people onto the plane. Some people were sad, some were scared, but all of them smiled when the pilot said he was going to help them. + +The pilot flew the plane for many miles. Everywhere he went, he gave people rides and showed them the way. + +Finally, the journey was over and all the people were safe. They thanked the pilot for his help and waved goodbye as the pilot flew away. + +The black pilot was happy that he had helped so many people on his journey. He was glad his plane had changed so many lives. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary who loved to joke and make everyone laugh. She had the most beautiful velvet dress that always brought smiles to other people’s faces. + +One day, Mary was walking through the noisy streets of her town when she came upon a group of people who weren’t laughing. She wanted to make them smile, so she started to joke and soon everyone was smiling except for one man standing on the corner. + +Mary thought she would make him smile too, so she walked up to him and said “I’ve got a joke for you.†The man just shook his head and said, “This town is no place for jokes.†Mary was confused and asked the man why. The man shook his head sadly and said, “This town isn’t safe for jokes, danger is lurking around every corner.†+ +Mary looked around nervously and suddenly she realized what he meant. There were shady figures in the shadows, watching her intently. Mary quickly ran away, but not before turning to the man to say, “Thank you for warning meâ€. + +Mary never forgot that day and although she didn’t return to the noisy town, Mary always remembered the value of a warning. +Once upon a time, there was a blue strawberry in the garden. The strawberry was lonely and sad because it was Dirty. + +The strawberry wanted to be clean, so it asked someone to help. Then, a little child came by. + +The child saw the strawberry and said "Let me help you!" The child took out a big cloth and started to clean the strawberry. + +When the strawberry was clean and shiny, it smiled and thanked the child. The strawberry was happy to be clean! + +The little child was happy too and said "This blue strawberry looks so delicious!" Then, the little child ate the strawberry and felt very satisfied. The end. +Mama and Daddy were having a conversation. Mama was very sad. She was poor and did not know what to do. Daddy said,"Let's go outside and take a walk." Mama was happy and they both went outside. + +The sun was shining and they could see a beautiful flower blooming in the garden. Mama said, "This flower looks so beautiful, even though I'm poor." Daddy smiled and said, "Let's make a promise. If you work hard, the flower will be blooming with you." + +Mama smiled and nodded. She started working hard. Every day, she worked and worked until finally she made some money. + +One day, they went back to the garden and there was another flower blooming with the first flower. Mama smiled and said, "I made enough money and now I can look after this flower, just like I promised." Daddy hugged Mama and said, "I'm so proud of you. You kept your promise." + +Mama smiled and felt so happy looking at the two beautiful flowers. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was very curious and always asking questions. One day he decided to explore the big and mysterious forest near his house. + +As he ventured deeper into the woods, he noticed something very strange. It was a strange egg with a magical glow. He quickly picked it up and decided to take it with him. + +On his way back home, the egg started to yield something very special. He had no idea what it was, but he was sure it would be something amazing! + +Once he reached his house, the egg opened up to reveal a tiny little fairy. She was so small and looked so friendly. The boy got even more questions in his head. What was the fairy doing there, why was she in the egg, what kind of magical secrets was she hiding? + +The mysterious fairy smiled and said she would show him everything. But first she needed some help. If the boy wanted to find out the answers to his questions, he had to work together with her. + +The little boy and the mysterious fairy became the best of friends. Together they managed to reveal the secrets of the magical woods and all the wonderful, mysterious things in it. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very young, only three years old. + +One day, Lucy was in the bathroom with her mother. Her mother told her not to touch the tap. Lucy managed to stay away from the tap, which made her mother grateful. + +But then, a few minutes later, Lucy ran to the tap. Lucy couldn't manage not to go near it. She got close and touched the tap handle playfully. + +But it made the water start to run. All of a sudden, water was spilling from the tap and getting everywhere! Lucy's mother was very angry and shouted at her. + +Lucy was very sad and scared. Her mother eventually calmed down and hugged her. Then she said she was grateful that the water didn't cause too much of a mess. + +The next day, Lucy managed to stay away from the tap. She was very proud of herself. And her mother was very grateful that she didn't get into any more trouble! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Laura. They loved to decorate, and one day they decided to decorate the garden. + +Jack got some paper and colouring pens and started to draw some pretty decorations. As he was drawing, Laura noticed a strange smell. + +“What’s that smell?†she asked Jack. + +Jack said, “I think it’s gas.†+ +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was so loud that they had to cover their ears. “What was that?†they asked each other. + +They realised the noise was coming from a deaf man who had been working on the gas pipe in the garden. They ran over to help him, and soon realised that he was deaf and hadn’t heard the gas escaping. + +With the help of the deaf man, Jack and Laura managed to stop the gas from leaking. Afterwards, the man kept decorating for them to thank them for their help. It was a great day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved tomatoes. She was always looking for the perfect tomato to add to her salad. + +One day she spotted the most perfect tomato in the garden. She ran to get it but just as she was about to pick it up, she heard someone shout 'STOP!' + +The little girl spun around to see an old man. 'That tomato is very fragile, you must be careful with it', he said. + +The little girl was disappointed, but she knew the old man was right. 'I understand', she said. 'Can I still pick it up?' + +'Yes', said the old man. 'But first let me tie a string to it so it doesn't fall off the vine. That way you can pick it up without hurting it'. + +The little girl smiled and thanked the old man. He tied a string around the tomato and said 'now you can pick it up safely!'. + +So the little girl picked up her perfect tomato, and added it to her salad. It was the best salad she had ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl called Lisa. Lisa was always up to interesting things. Today, Lisa was very excited; she had been given permission to take the elevator all by herself! She put her hand on the cool metal button and waited. + +When the elevator arrived, she stepped inside. Lisa was delighted when the doors shut, and the elevator started to move. She could see the lights getting brighter and brighter as the elevator moved up and down. + +Suddenly, Lisa heard a noise. It sounded like a voice! Someone was speaking. It said: 'Hello Lisa. Would you like to move to the next level?' + +Lisa was amazed. She had never heard an elevator talk before! 'Yes, please!' she replied. + +The elevator was very clever. It moved Lisa up and down until it reached the level she wanted. Lisa leaned against the back wall and smiled. She had had a very exciting day! +One day, Tom and his mom went to the park. Tom saw a pebble on the ground that was very wide. He asked his mom, "Can I pretend with the pebble?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can." + +Tom picked up the pebble and started pretending. He made the pebble into a rocket and pretended to fly it through the sky. He Zoomed it around the park and pretended it was a space ship. + +As he was playing, his mom said, "Look at a little bird!" Tom put down the pebble and watched the bird. It hopped from branch to branch and sang a sweet song. + +Tom said, "I wish I could fly like the bird". His mom put her arm around him and said, "One day you will. But for now, you can pretend with your pebble". + +Tom smiled and Picked up the pebble again. He held it up in the air and pretended it was the bird, flying away to explore the world. +Once there was a little girl. She loved butter. One day, she was shopping in the store with her Mom and she saw something that surprised her. She saw a huge tub of butter but it was really cheap. + +The little girl said to her Mom, "That butter is really cheap. Can I have it?" + +Her Mom said, "Yes, you can have it! We can't pass up such a great deal!" + +The little girl was so excited. She had never gotten something so big and exciting before. She hurried home with her tub of butter. + +When the little girl got home, her Dad was also surprised. He said, "Wow, did you get that for a good deal? That's great!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, it was very cheap. I wanted to make sure I got enough butter for everyone." + +And from then on, the little girl always made sure her family had enough butter, thanks to her surprise cheap find. +One day, there was a little girl who wanted to buy a treat. She took her piggy bank to the store and dumped it upside down. Out poured a pile of shiny pennies. + +The little girl picked up one penny and smiled. She put the penny in the storekeeper's hand and said, "Can I have a treat?" + +The storekeeper smiled back and said, "Of course! How about this tasty lollipop?" + +The little girl was so excited. She quickly took a big bite and started to chew. She smiled as the sweet, sugary flavor filled her mouth. + +When she finished, the little girl thanked the storekeeper and ran away, clutching the lollipop in her hand. She had bought a sweet treat with her pennies, and it had been so tasty. +It was a beautiful day, and Tom and Linda were playing in the garden. Linda had her hose, and she loved to spray water. She said to Tom, "Let's have a peek!" Tom agreed, and they started looking around the garden. Suddenly, Linda spotted something rude and unusual. It was a pesky cat hiding behind a bush! Linda grabbed her hose and chased it away. The cat ran away and didn't come back. Linda and Tom laughed and joked about being brave. They had a lot of fun that day. +A deep purple sky filled the air as two young children ran around the park. Little Joe giggled and felt the grass under his toes. His sister, Jan, was very particular about how things should be. She wanted to keep to the original path they were following. + +Joe ran off the path and stopped to pull up some grass. + +“Joe, get back on the path!†Jan said. She didn't want to ruin the experience. + +Joe felt the grass and looked up at Jan with a big smile on his face. He said, “It's exciting! Come with me.†+ +Jan felt a tugging in her chest. She was feeling conflicted. Joe was having so much fun, but she didn't want to break the rules. + +At last, she made a decision. Jan smiled and said, “Okay, Joe. Let's explore together.†+ +Joe jumped for joy and grabbed some more grass. Then Jan and Joe ran down the hill, hand in hand, exploring their new, original path. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He went for a walk in the forest and he felt scared. As he walked, he heard a loud noise behind him. He was scared and he stopped. + +He turned around and he saw a big, grey wolf! The wolf was coming closer and closer. + +The little boy shouted ‘Stop!’ +The wolf stopped and said ‘Why?’ + +The little boy said ‘Please don't hurt me. I'm a nice, sweet boy.’ + +The wolf looked at the little boy and smiled. He said ‘Don't worry! I'm not here to hurt you. I'm just looking for friends.’ + +The little boy was happy. He said ‘Yes, I am your friend. Let's play together!’ + +The wolf and the little boy played together in the forest all day long. They had a lot of fun and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. She was very happy and every morning, she ran out to her own special place. Her place was so special because it was filled with light. Every time Ella went to her place, it was bright and happy. + +One time, when Ella went to her special place, she noticed something. The light was gone! She felt so sad and she looked around for the light, but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +Ella asked the trees why the light was gone, but they just shook in the wind. Then, Ella saw a ladybug and asked, "Why is the light gone?" The ladybug replied, "I know! It's a secret, but I'll tell you. The light is in your own heart." + +Ella smiled. She put her hand over her heart and the light shone out of her little heart. She laughed and the light grew bigger and bigger. Ella was so happy that she danced in the light, and she knew she would never forget how to make her own light. +Once upon a time there was a small, cute bunny. All day long he liked to run around in the big yard. It was so big, and so pretty! He especially liked hiding in the tall grass. Then one day, he had an idea. He decided to hide a surprise in the grass. He found some pretty flowers, a few cool rocks and a special shiny hat. + +He went back to the tall grass and started to hide his surprises. He made sure they were all covered so no one would be able to see them. It was so fun! + +When he was done, he looked around the yard and smiled. He had made a really special hiding place in the garden. He knew that it would be a fun surprise when someone found his treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a driver. He had a fierce car, and it drove very fast! + +One day, he was taking a drive in his car when he met a little girl. She was walking very slowly. + +The driver said, "Do you need a lift?" + +The little girl said, "Yes please!" + +So, the driver lent his car to her and she hopped in. She was so excited to drive such a fierce car! + +She went around the neighborhood, honking the horn and waving to people. Everyone seemed to love it! + +When the little girl was finished, she returned the car to the driver. + +He said, "That was a lot of fun! Thanks for borrowing my car!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three years old. +One day, Jenny was walking in the park. Suddenly, she saw a big open door. It appeared like it was waiting for her to come in! + +Jenny was curious, so she walked closer. When she reached the door, it appeared to be very special. + +"What's behind the door?" Jenny asked no one in particular. +Just then, a voice appeared from the door. +"Come in and see for yourself," it said. + +So Jenny opened the door and there was a magical garden! She was amazed and started to walk around. Everywhere she went, flowers and butterflies appeared. + +Jenny smiled and thought to herself, “what a magical day!†+Danny was feeling a little bit sad. He wanted to have a microphone of his own. He had seen the other kids at school with their own microphones and he wanted one of his own too. + +So one day, Danny asked his mom to take him out to buy a microphone. Mom said yes and they drove together to the store. Danny was so excited! + +When they entered the store, Danny was amazed by the selection of microphones. He saw the big, bright ones and the small, dark ones. + +Mom said: "Which one do you want?" + +Danny pointed to the dark microphone, saying "That one! I want that one!" Mom bought him the microphone and Danny held it tight in his hands. He felt so proud and happy to finally own his own microphone! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jane and Joe. They both wanted to go to the playground to have some fun. + +Jane said, "Let's go to the playground Joe!" + +Joe said, "I can't! My mom said she will spoil my weight if I do." + +Jane sadly said, "That's not fair!" + +Joe said, "It's okay, I can take it. I really want to go to the playground, but I can't." + +They both decided to go to Joe's house and play instead. When they got there, they saw that Joe's swing was broken. Joe looked at Jane and said, "See, now I can't do anything!" + +Jane gave Joe a big hug and said, "It's okay, we can still play other games. Don't be mad." Joe hugged Jane back and said, "I'm not mad, but I want my swing fixed." + +Unfortunately, Joe's mom didn't want to fix the swing. She told Joe that it was too much weight for her to spoil. Joe tried to change her mind, but it didn't work. + +The two friends sadly went to play other games, but Joe couldn't shake the feeling of sadness. His broken swing was still on his mind. +Once upon a time, there was a wolf living in the deep forest. He was an impressive wolf – strong and powerful. One day, he was peacefully sleeping, when he was woken up by a sudden noise. He opened his eyes and there he saw a petite little girl standing in front of him. + +The wolf jumped up, startled and asked the girl, “What are you doing here, little one?†+ +The girl smiled sweetly and replied, “I was looking for a big, impressive wolf, and here you are!†+ +The wolf blinked in surprise and then chuckled. “Well, here I am! What can I do for you?†+ +The girl smiled wider and said, “Will you be my friend?†+ +The wolf smiled back and said, “It would be my honor!†+ +And so the wolf and the little girl became the best of friends, running around the forest and playing all day. They were so happy. + +The end. +"Where is Pass?" said Max. + +Mom hugged Max tight. "Pass had to go away, Max," said Mom with a sad voice. + +Max looked up at the sky, not understanding. Rain started to fall and it quickly became wet. + +Max and Mom went back into the house. When they got in, Max saw that Pass' chair was empty. Max asked again, "Where's Pass?" + +"Pass went with the angels, honey," said Mom, looking away. Max could tell that Mom was sad. + +Days passed and Max started to understand. He remembered that when Pass left, he had said, "I should not have gone. I regret it." + +Max knew that Pass was gone forever. He missed Pass, and he wished that he had stayed. +Once upon a time, there was a wise oyster who liked to hang around near the beach. One day, a 3 year old child saw it and wanted to pick it up. She asked her Mom, "Mom, can I pick up this oyster?" + +Her Mom said, "No dear, the oyster might be wise, but it's too delicate to be picked up. You should just leave him hanging there. He knows best." + +The 3 year old thought it was strange, but decided to follow her Mom's advice. She smiled and said, "Okay mom, I'll leave the wise oyster hanging there." +It was an ordinary day. Sally and her dad were walking in the woods. Suddenly, they heard something strange. + +Dad: "What is that sound?" + +Sally: "It sounds like a drum." + +Dad: "Let's follow it." + +They followed the sound of the drum, until they came to a dark cave. A strange man was inside playing an old drum. He had a dark, bitter look in his eyes. + +Dad: "What are you doing here?" + +Man: "I'm just playing my drum." + +Sally and her dad didn't think this was a good idea. They began to walk away, but the man suddenly shouted, "Wait!" + +Man: "If you take my drum away from me, bad things will happen." + +But Sally's dad didn't listen and took the drum anyway. As they were walking away, they heard the man laughing. It was a haunting laugh - full of bitterness. + +Suddenly, the dark sky above them turned an eerie green and thunder boomed. Just then, a lightning bolt hit Sally. + +And that's how Sally's bad adventure ended - with a bitter lesson about following directions. +One day, Susie went to play in the park with her Mom and Dad. She could see that the sky was very blue, and the sun was shining brightly. As she walked around, she heard a noise. + +Susie looked around and saw a big dog. He was sitting near a bush. When the dog noticed Susie, he started to bark. + +Susie got scared and froze where she was standing. She looked around and saw that the dog was alone. + +Suddenly, the dog's tail started to wag and he walked over to Susie with a bone in his mouth. + +Susie was quiet and waited to see what the dog was going to do. He dropped the bone at her feet and then stepped back and looked at her with big, brown eyes. + +Susie smiled and bent down to pick up the bone. The dog waited quietly for her to throw the bone for him. Susie threw it and the dog chased it. Susie smiled and laughed as she watched the dog play. +Once upon a time, there was a sly fox who wanted to play a sneaky game with all the animals. He told them he would go first and lead them through a loop in the forest. All the animals followed him, excited for the adventure. + +The fox started to run and the animals chased after him. He lead them round and round, through the loop. They were having lots of fun. + +But then the fox stopped and led the animals back to the same place they had been before. He had tricked them! The animals were all very surprised and they felt ashamed. + +The fox laughed and laughed. He was very proud and the animals were not happy with him. They decided never to follow him again. +Once upon a time there was a handle on an old door. It was interesting and shiny. One day a little girl named Sarah came to visit. She was only 3 years old and very curious. She wanted to touch the handle. + +Her grandma noticed and quickly warned her, "Sarah, don't touch the handle! It's very old and could be dangerous." +But Sarah didn't listen. She grabbed the handle and it came off in her hand. + +Sarah started to cry, but her grandma quickly hugged her and said, "Don't worry. You can take the handle home and make something new and interesting with it." + +And so they did. Sarah took the handle home and made a box with it. She soon found out it was an interesting way to make something special. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little girl who loved to have adventures. She was always playing and having so much fun. One day, she decided to go explore a secret place. + +Armed with her favorite cloth bag, she set off. Along the way, she found a bright, yellow flower. It was so pretty and she wanted to pick it. + +"Can I pick the pretty flower?" She asked. + +"No, no," said the flower. "You should let me bloom and share my beauty with the world." + +The little girl listened and admired the flower for a while before she set off again. + +She had so much fun on her adventure, and when she got home, she remembered the beautiful flower and smiled. She knew she was naughty sometimes, but she was happy that she had learned her lesson. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mark. One day, Mark was walking outside and it was very icy. He was shivering, so he decided to go inside and get warm. + +He then thought that it would be a great idea to listen to some music, and so he went to find a musician. He looked around, but he couldn't find anyone who was singing or playing music. He then noticed a magician walking down the street. + +Mark went up and asked him if he was a musician. "No," said the magician, "I'm not a musician, but I can help to keep you warm." He asked Mark to come closer and he waved his hands around him. + +Mark suddenly realized that he was warm and he wasn't shivering anymore. He thanked the magician and asked what he could do to thank him. The magician told him that if he ever needed help that he could come back, and then the magician disappeared down the street. + +Back at home, Mark wasn't feeling well and went to bed early. He then realized that the magician was a magic musician, and that what he had done was a magical song to keep Mark warm. From then on, Mark looked for kind magicians and kept an eye out for icy days. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ann. Ann loved to play outside and look at the clouds. One day, Ann saw a cloud that looked like it needed some color, so she decided to paint it. + +Ann gathered her supplies and went outside to paint the cloud. She took a brush and some paint and began painting. She painted each cloud a different color, green, blue, and yellow. + +Ann added some shapes to each cloud. To the green cloud, she added a circle, to the blue cloud, she added a triangle. When she was finished, she stepped back to admire her work. + +Just then, Ann's mom came outside. "What are you doing," she asked. Ann explained that she was painting the clouds. Her mom said, "Oh, that sounds fun!" + +Ann's mom wanted to join in, so she grabbed a brush and some tasty pink paint. Together, Ann and her mom painted the clouds until it was time for dinner. + +Ann and her mom had fun painting the clouds, and the colors looked beautiful in the sunset sky. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who wanted to go on a trip. So the bear packed his bag and left. When he came to a big river, he saw a little duck who was nervous. So the bear asked "What´s the matter?". The little duck said that he had lost his thermometer. He had been using it to check how warm the water was. The bear told the duck not to worry and he would go and look for the thermometer. + +The bear searched the big river until he found the thermometer - it had been washed up onto the shore. He picked it up and was about to take it back to the little duck when he realised that the thermometer was very useful, even for the bear himself. So if he took it, he would not be doing the right thing. + +The bear thought for a few moments and then he decided to return the thermometer to the little duck. He knew it was the right thing to do even though he was sad that he might not be able to use it himself. + +As he came back, the little duck was so pleased to see the thermometer - his face lit up with joy. The bear knew he had done the right thing. The moral of the story is that it is always important to put others before yourself and to do the right thing even if it is hard. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl named Lila. One day, she was walking through the field when she saw a bull. She ran up to it and the bull said "Hi!". Lila was surprised, but she was very excited. She asked the bull what it was doing out here. + +The bull said "I am here to play a game. Can you match me?". Lila was so excited. She said yes and they both ran around, matching each other. + +They ran and jumped and played for hours until the sun went down. By the end of the day, Lila and the bull were the best of friends. They smiled and said goodbye and went their separate ways. + +Lila will never forget her new friend, the cute little bull. They will always match each other in spirit. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were taking a walk in the park. One was a furry bear, named Bob. The other was a rabbit, named Jane. + +Bob said to Jane, "Let's find a line to walk on." She said, "That sounds like fun!" + +So, off they went looking for a line. Bob and Jane looked in the bushes and trees, but they couldn't find a line anywhere. + +Suddenly, Bob spotted a line on the ground. It was a thick, furry, black line. Bob said, "Look Jane, I found a line!" + +Jane said, "Where did it come from?" +Bob replied, "It was always here, just waiting to be found." + +They each put one foot on the line and began to walk together. As they walked down the line, they had lots of fun. + +At the end of their walk, Bob and Jane both agreed that it had been a wonderful time and gave each other a big hug. Then, they said goodbye and went their separate ways. +John was a young boy. One day he was playing in the backyard when he saw something glittering in the grass. He went to pick it up and saw that it was a knife. He thought it was very cool, so he took it inside. + +John was excited to show mum what he had found, but when she saw it she was horrified. She snatched it away and told John that he must never touch a knife like that again. + +John was sad, but he realized that he had done the wrong thing. He knew it was not safe for someone as young as him to be carrying a knife. + +John apologized for taking it and mum hugged him. She told him that it was important for him to be careful and to always tell an adult if he found something like that again. John nodded and said that he would. + +Mum smiled and said that she was proud of him for realizing what was safe and what wasn't. John smiled too and they hugged again. +Charlie was getting very excited about the event. + He had been talking about travelling for days. His friend Little Laura had been to many events before, so Charlie was jealous of her. + +“When can we go Little Laura?†asked Charlie. + +Little Laura smiled and said “It’s soon Charlie, just wait and see!†+ +Charlie was impatient, but he trusted Little Laura. As the days passed, all of his friends began to travel to the special event. Charlie asked again and again when he and Little Laura would go. + +Finally, the day arrived. Little Laura and Charlie packed their bags and set off. Charlie was so excited, he was filled with anticipation. + +They arrived at the event and it was even more amazing than Charlie had thought. He was so happy that he had travelled with Little Laura, it was the best experience of his life! +There were two friends, Jon and Daisy, who were playing in the garden one day. Daisy looked around excitedly and said, "What should we do today?" + +Jon picked up a big bag and said, "Let's mix things!" Daisy was glad, so they began to mix things that they found in the garden. + +They mixed leaves, stones and even some worms! Daisy wanted to add a bulb to the mix, so she ran over to pick one. + +Jon watched as Daisy held up the bulb, so proud of her find. He said, "It's perfect, just like the other things." + +They both smiled and continued to mix the things in the bag. When they finished, they were both very glad. They had mixed the perfect bag of ingredients! +Once upon a time, there was a slow snail named Sally. Sally needed to get a sack of jelly for her very special event. She slowly crept across the meadow, looking for the jelly. As she dragged her heavy shell, she was careful to avoid the other creatures on her journey. + +Finally, the sack of jelly appeared on the horizon and she excitedly crawled towards it. But then, she was shocked to discover a mischievous rabbit hopping around the sack, playing with the jelly. The rabbit looked suspiciously at Sally and didn’t move. Sally had to act fast! + +Just then, Sally remembered a trick her mom had taught her. She quickly came up with a plan and started to move really slowly. Before long, the rabbit grew impatient and hopped away, leaving Sally to grab the sack of jelly and head back to her special event. + +Sally arrived in the nick of time, where her family and friends had been waiting for the special jelly. Everyone cheered and clapped their hands for their brave heroine, Sally. What a happy ending! +Once upon a time, there was a soft and cuddly lamb. The lamb loved to roll around the patch of grass where it lived. It liked to stay warm and cozy, so it kept its wool all around its body. + +One day, the lamb noticed a sharp object in the grass. It was a needle, but the lamb didn’t know that. It thought the needle was very pretty and sparkly. So, the lamb decided to take it and keep it inside the wool on its body. + +The lamb ran home to its mom and showed her the needle. The mom lamb said, “No, no, no! You must put that needle away now and stay safe.†The lamb listened and put the needle away within its soft wool. + +The next morning, the mom lamb found the needle again and was very worried. She said, “Oh, I hope nothing bad happened!†+ +The lamb stayed quiet and didn’t say a word. It soon learned it was lucky that the needle had not hurt it. In fact, the needle was able to help the lamb stay warm and snug. The wool around its body was now even softer and more comfortable. The lamb smiled and stayed happy and safe forever. +Once upon a time, in a wide and green forest, there lived a small girl called Ruby. She was only three years old, but she was brave and full of life. + +Every day, when she was out in the forest, Ruby felt happy. She would skip and twirl, and greet all of the animals she met. But one day, when she was walking, Ruby started to shiver. She had never felt anything like this before. + +Ruby soon noticed that the ground in the forest was rough, and the treetops were swaying very fast. Ruby knew that she had to find shelter. + +Then she saw a hollow tree trunk, with a large hole in it that was just the right size for her. She ran towards it, and crawled inside and curled up into a little ball, but she was still shivering. + +Just then, a kind rabbit appeared and put his paw on Ruby's palm. He said, "You will be safe in here. Don't be afraid, only be brave, and take care of yourself". + +Ruby was so reassured by his words that her shivering stopped. She thanked the rabbit and promised herself that she would always try to be brave and take care of herself, no matter what the future held. + +And that is the moral of this story: no matter how young or small you are, you can always be brave and take care of yourself. +Timmy and Mommy were walking through the city. On their way to the park, they passed a subway station. "Oh! Look, Timmy!" shouted Mommy. "That's a subway. On the weekend they have special performers there. Would you like to come watch?" Timmy was so excited. + +When they got to the station, Mommy and Timmy noticed that other kids were there too. They had costumes and instruments. "Mommy!" Timmy gasped, "They must be here to perform. Can we stay and watch?" + +Mommy agreed and the two of them watched the kids practice their instruments. It seemed like everyone had something different to perform. Some were singing, others were playing instruments, some had cheerful stories, and a few were doing acrobatics. It was all very impressive. + +Suddenly, all of the kids looked very serious. Timmy asked what was wrong but no one answered. All of the kids had become very competitive. Everyone wanted to be the best performer, and there were only so many spots on the subway stage. Timmy and Mommy watched, holding their breath. + +In the end, only the best performers made it on stage. It was a close competition, but the kids who made it were very talented. Timmy and Mommy clapped and cheered. It was such an exciting performance. Timmy and Mommy left the subway station feeling amazed and inspired. +Once upon a time, there was a nice warm day where everyone wanted to go out and have fun. A little girl named Sophie was so excited to run around and play with her friends. She wanted to fly a kite, skip rocks and make a sandcastle. + +But Sophie’s dad was sad. He was so upset he sat in a chair and started to weep. Sophie felt bad for her dad and she didn't understand why he was crying. She went to him and asked him why he was so sad. + +He explained that he was missing someone that he loved and he felt he was all alone. Sophie hugged her dad and told him she would be there for him. She promised to make him happy again. + +He smiled and thanked Sophie for being so sweet and understanding. Together, they went out to a sunny place and had lots of fun. They laughed, played games and Sophie knew her dad was feeling better. The warm sun was shining, love was in the air, and their smiles were brighter than ever! +The sun was shining and the birds were chirping loudly. Sam and Mommy were playing in the garden. + +"Mommy, let's have music!" said Sam excitedly. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Okay, Sam. I will bring the music". She then went inside and came out with a big record player. + +Sam was so excited he started to jump up and down. Mommy lowered the needle onto the record and Sam was surrounded by beautiful music. It was so spoilt, like a sweet song. + +Sam and Mommy then started to dance. Spinning and twirling around the garden, they felt so happy. The music was so wonderful that they didn't want it to end. + +When the music stopped, Sam hugged Mommy. "Thank you for playing music with me, Mommy," he said. + +Mommy smiled and said, "You're very welcome, Sam. Let's have music again soon!" +Once upon a time there were two children, Bill and Ben. Bill and Ben loved to play on the great wide porch. They never stayed inside, it was too boring! + +One day, it was a wild and windy day, when Bill and Ben decided to part ways. Bill said to Ben, "Let's go exploring off the porch, I'm sure it'll be a whole lot of fun!" + +Ben shook his head, "I'm not so sure," he said, "It looks awfully wild out there!" + +But Bill was determined to go. He said, "Trust me Ben, I promise it will be alright!" So they parted and Bill headed off into the wild. + +Two hours later, Ben heard a noise from the porch. It was Bill! He came back panting and exhausted. "Oh Ben, it was so wild out there! Animals were everywhere, so I came back! I'm so glad I listened to you this time." Ben smiled back, "I guess it's true, some adventures are better in our wild imaginations!" +Once upon a time there was a little puppy who loved to watch TV. He was a happy pup, until one day something enormous happened. + +One day, the pup heard a loud warning coming from the TV. It said: "Warning! This is not a safe place!" The pup was very scared. What did it mean? + +The pup wondered around the house, looking for help. Finally, he came across his big brother. His big brother was watching the TV too. + +"Big brother," asked the pup, "What does the warning mean?" + +The big brother explained that sometimes the TV shows something that's not good. "But don't worry," said the big brother, "If something bad ever happens you can come and find me. I will always be here to protect you." + +The pup thanked his big brother, feeling much happier and safer now. From then on he was careful to only watch the TV with his big brother. +Once there was a zebra. He was very powerful. He could run very fast and never tired. One day, a little boy saw the zebra. He was amazed and wanted to be powerful too. He went up to the zebra and said, "Can I be like you?" The zebra smiled and said, "If you want to be powerful, you must learn. Listen and learn all you can, so you will know things." + +The little boy followed the zebra's advice and started to learn. He asked lots of questions and watched and listened carefully. Soon he started to know things. + +The little boy grew up to be a powerful man. He did not forget the zebra's advice and he shared it with everyone. He said, "If you want to be powerful, you must learn and listen. Then you can know things." + +The moral of this story is that if we want to be powerful, we must learn and listen. Only then we can truly know things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was spoiled, which meant she always got what she wanted. One day, her parents bought her a special toy - a music player. Emma was so excited to use it that she didn't think to lock the doors before running off to try it. + +When she came back, her parents asked her, "Did you lock the doors, Emma?" She sheepishly shook her head no. Her parents quickly locked the doors and reminded her that it was important to always lock them so no one could come in without their permission. + +Emma took the player to her room and made sure to lock her door before she started playing. She turned the music on loud, and soon the whole house was filled with fun songs. All the while, Emma was very careful to make sure her door stayed locked. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max was three years old. One day, Max wanted to go to the grocery store. + +Excitedly, Max asked his mom, “Can I go to the grocery? Please?†+ +Mom smiled and said, “Yes, but don't go too far, okay?†+ +Max nodded and ran outside to the grocery store. On his way, he heard a strange noise. He looked around and saw a squirrel jumping up and down. It was springing! + +Max watched the squirrel spring around and smile. He wanted to spring too, so he copied the squirrel and started to spring around! He felt so happy. + +But then, he heard someone calling. It was his mom. Max was a bit ashamed but he ran back to his mom, and hugged her tight. + +Mom said, “I'm glad you came back! Now, let's go to the grocery!†+ +Max smiled and said, “Okay!†+ +And that's how Max and his mom went to the grocery store. They had a wonderful time! +Once upon a time, there was a soft bear. He was walking in the forest and he could see that the sky was getting dark. He started to move faster, because he did not want the night to come. Suddenly he heard someone calling him. He looked around and saw a small girl with a big smile. She said "Hello bear, can you come play with me?". The bear waved his paw, saying yes. So they started playing and they had a lot of fun. Every time they would laugh out loud, the bear would wave his paw in the air. + +The little girl said to him: "I love when you wave your paw like that. When I am sad I always wave my arms just like you". They played for a while and then it got dark. The little girl said goodbye, hugged the bear and ran home, still waving her arms in the air. The soft bear was very happy, so he waved goodbye with his paw until she was out of sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day Sarah ran away from her mom and went on an adventure. She hopped and skipped around until she found herself in a deep forest. + +Sarah wandered around and quickly came across a small pond. She wanted to see what was inside, so she stepped closer to the edge. Suddenly, Sarah heard a loud noise - it was a gun shooting! She got scared and ran towards the nearest tree. + +Sarah stayed near the tree for a really long time until finally she heard a voice saying, "Hello, Sarah? Is that you?" It was her mom! + +Sarah ran to her mom and asked, "Mommy, why was that noise so loud?" Her mom smiled and said, "That was a gun shooting. It was nothing to worry about." + +Sarah felt a bit better and she and her mom started walking towards their home. On the way, Sarah noticed a big building and asked her mom, "Mommy, what is that?" Her mom said, "That is a bathroom. It is a deep cave where you can take a bath and wash your hands." + +Sarah was happy to know what the building was and soon she and her mom arrived back home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a smart boy named Joe. He was out playing in the park when he spotted something odd. It was a skull shaped rock. Joe thought it was so cool, he wanted to take it home. + +He passed it from one hand to the other and couldn't put it down. On his way home, Joe saw a man walking towards him. + +The man said, "Hey buddy, can I take a look at that?" Joe smiled and held up the skull-shaped rock. + +The man said, "What a cool looking thing, can I pass it to you?" + +Joe said, "Sure!" and passed the skull to the man. Suddenly, the man pulled out a gun and pointed it at Joe. + +"Give me everything you've got!" he yelled. Joe was so scared he started to cry. The man grabbed the skull and the other things Joe was carrying, then ran away. + +Joe had been very smart and thought the skull was cool, but in the end he had a bad experience. +Once upon a time there was a good boy named Tom. Tom liked to play outside every day. One day, as Tom went out to play, he saw something amazing! It was a tornado! Tom was very excited. He watched it roll across the sky for a few minutes. + +Tom then heard a voice. "Hello there!" It was a wizard. He was wearing a purple cape and had a fancy hat. + +"Can I join you to watch the tornado?" asked the wizard. + +Tom, feeling brave, nodded his head. "Yes! Come and watch it with me." + +So Tom and the wizard watched the tornado together. It rolled across the sky while they shouted and cheered. They had a really good time. Finally, after a while, the tornado disappeared. + +Tom smiled and thanked the wizard. "That was so good! Thank you for joining me." + +The wizard smiled back. "You're welcome. I had a lot of fun too." Then he started to walk away. + +Tom waved goodbye to the wizard as he disappeared into the sky. Tom had a had a great time watching the tornado roll and he vowed to never forget it. +Once upon a time there was a fat frog called Freddie. Freddie loved to go swimming in the pond near his house but the pond was ruled by a mean old fish with a long rod. The fish promised that any frog who went swimming in the pond would be punished with his rod. + +Freddie was sad because he couldn't go swimming and promised his friends he wouldn't go near the pond. But one day, Freddie got so excited about going swimming he forgot about his promise and hopped towards the pond. + +Just as he was about to jump in, he heard a deep voice. It was the mean old fish. He said, "Freddie, you promised me you wouldn't come near the pond. Now you must get out before I hit you with my rod!". + +Freddie was scared but bravely replied, "I'm sorry. I won't go swimming here ever again. I promise". + +The fish looked at Freddie and smiled. "That's good. I'm glad you remembered your promise," he said. And with that, the fish went back to the pond and Freddie went home happy. +Mum and Andy were on the beach. Andy liked being near the sea, and he liked moving his feet on the soft sand. He could feel the sun on his back and the sand between his toes. Andy liked it all. + +Mum asked, "Andy, what should we do now?" + +Andy said, "Let's go for a jog!" + +Mum said, "Ok, let's go for a jog." + +They started walking and quickly became tired, so they began to jog. They jogged up and down the beach, and watched the waves crashing against the shore. They jogged until they both felt tired, and then stopped to pause. + +Mum said, "That was perfect, Andy! I really enjoyed it." + +Andy smiled and said, "Me too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was only three years old and his very best friend was his teddy bear. Every day, Tom would take his teddy bear to the park and they would play together. + +One day, when Tom was playing his afternoon of tag with Teddy, suddenly a big gust of wind blew the teddy bear away. Tom began to cry and he called out for the bear, but it was gone. + +Tom's mom came over to him and said, “Don’t worry, Tom, I’m sure you’ll find your teddy bear again.†Despite his mom's assurances, Tom still felt sad and he sighed. + +So, his mom took him home and told him a story about two best friends who were separated but always looked for each other with good faces. After she finished the story, Tom smiled and said, “Mommy, I want to look for teddy with a good face too!†+ +Tom's mom smiled and said, “That’s a wonderful idea Tom, I’m sure you’ll find your bear soon.†Tom thanked his mom and went off searching for his missing teddy with a good face. +There once was a man named Owen who owned a big, beautiful yacht. He sailed all over the ocean with his yacht and people from all around were envious of his amazing boat. + +One day, Owen became terribly ill and doctors had no idea how to heal him. Everywhere Owen went, people would shake their heads and feel sad. + +One day, Owen was approached by a woman who said she could heal him if he gave her his yacht. She was an old woman and seemed to know a lot about healing and medicine. + +Owen desperately wanted to get better, so he decided to give her the yacht in exchange for healing. He couldn't imagine life without his yacht, but knew he had no other choice. + +The woman accepted the offer and told Owen that she had hidden a special, magical stone inside the yacht. She said the stone was what was going to heal him. Owen was so sad, but he had no other way to get better. + +Owen trusted the woman and did what she said. The old woman took the yacht and Owen waited for her to return with the stone. But the woman never came back. + +Owen remained sick, and never saw the magical stone. Everyone in the town was envious of how brave Owen had been, but all he could feel was sadness. +Mama and Jack were walking to the store. Jack was holding Mama's hand because the rain was falling. + +Jack asked Mama, "Where are we going?". Mama smiled and said, "We are going to the store to buy an umbrella." + +Jack smiled back and asked, "Do I get to pick it out?" + +Mama nodded, "Yes, but we need to hurry so we don't get too wet." + +They arrived at the store and Jack looked around in awe. He saw so many umbrellas to choose from and he couldn't decide. He saw one with stars, another with a cat on it, and many more. Soon he found the one he wanted. He pointed it out to Mama and said, "That one!" + +Mama smiled and asked the store clerk, "Can you sell us this umbrella?" + +The store clerk said, "Yes, of course." + +Jack was so excited he couldn't contain himself. He gave it a hug and said, "Now we can stay dry!" + +Mama was worried that the rain was too heavy, but she was glad they had the umbrella to keep them safe. + +They said goodbye to the store clerk and began walking home, umbrella in hand. Jack smiled, happy to be safe and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go for a wander. She got dressed and skipped off outside. + +In her garden she saw a thin plant. She had never seen it before, so she decided to take a closer look. + +The little girl bent down and examined the plant. She could see that it had very thin leaves. She found it very interesting! + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"Hello, Little one. What are you looking at?" + +The little girl looked up and saw a bright light hovering in the air. She was scared at first, then noticed that the light had eyes, a nose and a mouth. + +"I'm looking at this thin plant," the little girl said. + +The light smiled and said: "Plants are wonderful things. I'm glad you appreciate them." + +The little girl thanked the light and smiled back. Then, she ran off to continue her wander. +Mama and Max were at the store. Max was feeling very bossy, so he told mama where to go and what to buy. Max stopped at the shelf full of vases. He picked up one with a beautiful flower pattern. + +"Mama, can I have this vase?" Max asked. + +Mama smiled. "Of course," she said. + +Then, Max saw his friend Tommy across the store. + +"Tommy, look what I got for my room!" Max yelled. + +Tommy ran over to see. He instantly laughed. + +"Ha ha, what a silly vase!" He said. + +Max was so embarrassed. He quickly put the vase back on the shelf. He wanted to run away, but mama held his hand. + +"Don't listen to Tommy," mama said, giving Max a kiss. "It's okay to like what you like." + +Max smiled. Yes, it was okay to like what he liked. He was happy that mama wasn't bossy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to go on an adventure. But first, her mom told her to put on her scarf. It was a special scarf - it was mysterious. + +The little girl was scared, so she ordered her brother to come with her. He was very brave and he said yes. + +They stepped outside and started walking. It was misty and cold in the forest. The little girl looked around for something mysterious. + +Suddenly, an owl hooted from a tree. The little girl was excited. The mysterious scarf made her feel brave. She ordered her brother to help her look for the owl, but they couldn't find it. + +The little girl decided that the owl was too mysterious for them to find. She knew she had to find something else, so she and her brother returned home. + +The little girl was happy. Even though they couldn't find the owl, she had a great adventure thanks to her mysterious scarf. +Once there was a little girl who loved to swing. Everyday she would go to the nearby park and spend hours swinging on the swings. She would swing in style too - forwards and backwards, high and low - and every time she did so she would feel so happy. + +One day as she was swinging she noticed a new swing nearby. It was pink and sparkly, and so much more beautiful than any of the other swings. She couldn't help but take a closer look, and when she did, she noticed something even better. + +The swing had a plaque attached to it that said 'The Brilliant Swing'. Excited, she asked her daddy what the plaque meant. + +"It means this swing is truly brilliant," her daddy explained. + +The little girl grinned and immediately sat down to try it. She pushed off with her feet and started to swing, faster and higher than before. Swinging in style, her heart filled up with joy. + +From that day onwards the little girl would visit the park just to swing on the Brilliant Swing. She loved feeling so happy and free every time she flew through the air. Whenever she wanted to feel special, that's where she'd go. +The night was dark. There was no one outside. An old painter was walking through the street. He was looking for a place to sleep. + +But he was alone and scared. He felt unprotected. Then, out of nowhere, he heard a voice. + +"Do not be scared, painter. I will protect you," the voice said. + +The painter was surprised. He looked around and saw a little girl. She had bright eyes and a kind smile. + +"I will make sure no one gets you," the little girl said. + +The painter was thankful. "Thank you," he said with a smile. + +The little girl put her hand in his and asked, "Do you want to come with me? I have a warm bed that you can sleep in." + +The painter nodded with gratitude. Together, the painter and the little girl walked to the little girl's house. She had kept her promise and the painter was safe. +Once there was a unique girl named Linda who lived close to the ocean. She loved to take long walks on the beach and admire the beauty of the ocean. One day, while Linda was walking on the beach, she saw something strange in the ocean. She stopped and asked, "What is that in the ocean?". + +Suddenly, two dolphins jumped out of the water. Linda was astonished! She couldn't believe it. Her curiosity was so strong that she decided to take a closer look. As she got closer, Linda noticed a little box in the sand. She quickly picked it up, opened it, and found something special inside. + +Linda was so excited that she couldn't guess what it was. Suddenly, the dolphins spoke to her and said, "It's a unique pearl! You are very lucky to have found it". Linda couldn't believe it! She thanked the dolphins and continued to admire the pearl. + +The dolphins jumped back in the ocean and Linda waved goodbye. She was so grateful for the wonderful gift and went home with the pearl in her hand. Linda will never forget the unique ocean and her special moment with the dolphins. +Once upon a time there was a kind and easy-going lady called Ms Lucy. Every day Ms Lucy would take long walks in the park which just outside her house. One day Ms Lucy saw a little boy playing with a cube all by himself. + +Ms Lucy smiled and said to the little boy, "Hey, what are you doing?" The little boy shrugged his shoulders and replied, "I'm just playing with my cube". Ms Lucy asked, "Can I join you?" The little boy smiled and nodded. + +The two of them began playing together and having fun. As they were playing, the little boy noticed that Ms Lucy was raising the cube very high. He got scared and said, "That's too high! Be careful!" Ms Lucy smiled and replied, "It's okay. I'm sure you'll get used to it soon!" + +The little boy got a bit more confident and together they raised the cube even higher! Ms Lucy said, "See, I told you! You can do crazy things if you keep trying!" The little boy laughed and raised his cube even higher. + +Moral: Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to try new things, your limits might be higher than you think! +One day, a little girl walked in the park. She saw a man standing by a tree. He had a whistle in his hand. When the little girl saw him, she smiled and said "hello". + +The man smiled back and said "hello". His eyes seemed troubled. The little girl asked him if he was OK. The man just nodded but said nothing. + +The little girl offered the man her whistle. He smiled and said "thank you". Then, he gave her a hug. After that, the man seemed happy. The little girl said goodbye and walked away. + +The next day, the little girl went back to the park. But the man wasn't there. Eventually, she saw a policeman talking to a woman. It seemed like something bad had happened. The little girl felt worried but she couldn't do anything. The policeman shook his head and sighed. + +The little girl will never know what happened to the man, but she will always remember the troubled look in his eyes. +Once upon a time there was a cat called Max. Max was very silly. He had big paws which he liked to use to play. One day he heard an animal in trouble. He knew he had to protect it. He ran as fast as he could and with his big paw he saved the animal. The animal thanked Max and they both played together all day. Max was so proud that he had protected the animal. He knew that with his big paws, he could help lots of animals in need. +Once upon a time, there were two boys who loved to play baseball. One day, when the warm sun was shining, the boys decided to go outside and practice for their baseball game. + +On the way, they walked past a big grassy field. One of the boys stopped and asked "What is this place?" + +The other boy smiled and said, "This is where people come to dance." + +The first boy was amazed and said "Dancing? That looks fun!" + +The second boy told him, "If you come here, you will leave feeling peaceful." + +The boys continued on, practiced their baseball, and had a great game. + +At the end of the day, the two boys returned to the big grassy field. Sure enough, people were out dancing, leaping and swaying to the music. The boys watched and smiled, knowing that the peaceful feeling that their friend had promised them was real. +Once there was a little girl. She loved to tear paper. She would take pieces of paper and tear them into tiny pieces. One day, her mom gave her some simple glue. The little girl was so excited. She grabbed the glue and started to glue the little pieces of paper back together. + +When the little girl finished her work, she was so grateful. She had created a beautiful picture with all the little pieces of paper. She showed it to her mom and smiled with pride. Her mom was very proud too and gave her a big hug. The little girl was so happy with her work and for the hug. + +The little girl kept the beautiful picture on her wall as a reminder of her hard work. She was so grateful for the glue and for being able to tear the paper into tiny pieces. +John and his mom were planning a surprise. John had a big smile on his face. But his mom suddenly had a disgusted face. She had found a big spider crawling around the kitchen! + +John asked, "What's wrong, Mommy?" + +His mom replied, "There's a disgusting spider in the kitchen!" + +John was surprised and said, "Let me take care of it." He ran to get a cup and a piece of paper. + +John slowly crept up on the spider and tried to trap it with the cup. After a few tries, he finally got it! + +John showed the spider to his mom and said, "See, I caught it, Mommy!" + +His mom said, "Good job, John. Now let's finish planning the surprise!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Lucy and Maisy. They were very close and loved to play together. One day they noticed a jar outside and decided to share it. + +"What do you think is inside the jar?" asked Lucy. + +"I don't know," said Maisy, "Let's share it and find out!" + +Lucy and Maisy were very excited and tried to open the jar. But it was stuck and wouldn't open. They tried and tried, but nothing worked. + +Lucy was very persistent and refused to give up. After a while, they finally managed to open the jar. Inside was some delicious ice cream. + +The two friends shared the jar of ice cream and enjoyed each and every bite. They laughed and had so much fun. It was a perfect way to end the day! +It was a nice day outside and Mr. Green wanted to go for a walk. He put on his hat and grabbed his cooler. The cooler was filled with drinks and snacks to keep him cool and refreshed. + +He set off down the street and saw a friendly man standing in the park. He stopped and said hello. +The man paused, smiled and said hello back. + +Mr. Green asked if he was new to town. The man smiled again and said he was. Mr. Green introduced himself, and asked if the man wanted to walk around with him. The man said he would love to. + +Together, they walked slowly, admiring the trees and flowers in the park. They chatted about everything from the weather to the flowers. Mr. Green was so friendly that the man soon felt like he had known him for a long time. + +After a while, they paused and shared snacks from the cooler. Then they said goodbye and went their separate ways. +Once upon a time there lived a generous lady. She lived in a big house with a garden. Every day she wrote letters to her friends. + +One day, the lady was very busy getting ready for a special event. Unfortunately, she was running late. She thought about her letters which she hadn't sent yet. + +"Oh dear, the letters!" She said. + +Then, an idea came to her mind. She quickly found a mailman who was passing by and said to him, "Could you kindly help me? Could you please deliver my letters on my behalf?" + +The mailman smiled. "It would be my pleasure," he said. + +The generous lady thanked him and gave him the letters with a handsome reward. + +The moral of this story is that it's better to be generous and not delay important tasks. Doing so makes us mindful and courteous to others. +Once upon a time there was a big, fit village. It was full of friendly people and animals. Every day they would all stretch together. The animals would stretch their legs, then the children and adults would all do a big stretch. The people in the village loved to stretch together! + +One day, a new family moved to the village. They didn't know how to stretch like the rest of the people in the village. Everyone in the village showed them how to stretch. They taught them how to bend down, move their arms around and wiggle their toes. + +The new family soon got the hang of stretching. They fit in perfectly with the rest of the village. Every morning, the village people would meet in the middle of the village to stretch. Now the village was even bigger and everyone was fit and happy. +Once there was a little girl who dreamed of a better life. Every day she saw the same old road and knew that it was hard. One day, she decided to take a chance and walk down the road to see what was at the end of it. + +As she walked, she noticed it getting cloudy and the wind started to pick up. She looked forward and used her courage to keep going. + +When she reached the end of the road, she was surprised to find a very big mountain. She was scared, but was determined to keep going and so she kept on walking up the mountain. + +After hours of walking up the mountain, it started to get dark and the wind started blowing even stronger. She was near the top, so she pushed on. Before she knew it, she was at the top of the mountain and she could see the most beautiful sunset she had ever seen. + +Suddenly, the ground beneath her feet started to shake. An earthquake! The little girl was too scared to move and she was so tired from the long journey. Suddenly a giant boulder came tumbling down and crushed the little girl. + +The little girl had dreamed of a better life, but the difficult road she chose took away her hope and ended in a bad way. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lacy. She was three years old and loved to joke around. Every day she giggled and laughed, telling silly jokes. + +One day, she was playing in her room when she found a secret door. She couldn't believe her eyes. She ran to tell her mum, but when she opened the door, Lacy saw that it was actually an escape tunnel. + +Her mum was surprised too, but she was also thoughtful. She thought carefully about the tunnel and soon came up with a plan. She told Lacy not to go down the tunnel and to only joke around outside. Lacy was a bit sad, however, she promised her mum she wouldn't go down the tunnel. + +So Lacy and her mum continued to joke and laugh together, spending lots of time outside and making the most of their days. And from then on, she never forgot how thoughtful her mum was. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived near each other. One day, they decided to go outside and play together. + +When they got to the park, they saw an old man, reading a newspaper. The friends wanted to join him, so they said “Hello!†to him. + +The old man was startled, and said “What are you two kids doing here? You are disturbing me!†But, the friends explained that they were just trying to be friendly and asked if they could sit with him. + +The old man smiled and said “That’s fine! I’m just enjoying my newspaper.†+ +The two friends sat with the old man, and they enjoyed the nice day together. They read the newspaper and talked about all of the interesting things that were happening in the world. It was a lovely day for all three of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and loved playing outside. One day, as Sarah was playing in her garden, she saw a little frog. She poked at it gently with a stick and said, "Hi, Froggy!" + +The frog hopped away, and Sarah followed it. As she walked, she saw an orange pepper lying on the ground. She bent down and picked it up. It looked so bright and juicy! + +Suddenly, the frog stopped and looked up at the sky. It was getting dark and Sarah knew she had to go home soon. She picked up the pepper and used her stick to poke it into the ground. Then she said goodbye to the frog and ran home. + +The next day, Sarah peeked out of her window and saw that the pepper had grown into a big, bright plant. In the morning the little plant was flooded with the light of the sun. Sarah took a little pepper from the bush and smiled - she knew it was time for a delicious snack! +Once upon a time, there was a city buried in ice. The sun shone so brightly that the ice began to melt. The city was now covered in water. + +"Oh no!" said a little girl. She had been walking past the city when she noticed the icy walls melting. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +A wise old man had been watching the city from a distance. He stepped closer and said, "It's time for a change. The ice needs to melt, so the city will wake up." + +The little girl looked around and she noticed plants, trees, and buildings slowly appearing from the ice. The water dripping from the icy walls had made the city look beautiful. + +"Wow!" the little girl said, "It's so amazing!" + +The wise old man smiled. "Yes, it's time for the city to blossom," he said. + +The little girl smiled as she watched the city slowly wake up from its icy slumber. +Jack opened the door and stepped into the garden. He looked around and saw an apple tree at the back of the garden. He couldn't wait to eat a plump, juicy apple. Jack ran towards the apple tree and luaghed with glee when he saw a pale apple that hung near the edge. He reached out to pluck the pale apple as it seemed so inviting. + +"Be careful and don't touch that apple," a voice behind him said. Jack turned around to see his grandpa. "That apple is very pale and won't be good to eat," grandpa said. + +Jack stepped away from the apple and began to pout. Grandpa had a smile on his face and put his arm around Jack's shoulder. He said, "Don't worry. There are plenty of other apples that are red and juicy. Go pick one of those!" + +Jack brightened up and ran towards the other side of the apple tree where he saw red apples that looked delicious. But before he could take another step, Jack heard a snap. He looked up and saw the pale apple he was about to pluck had fallen down and had split in two. + +Jack saw a worm squirming in the center of the pale apple and the bad smell made him cover his nose. + +Grandpa had been right! Jack had been lucky to not have tasted that bad Pale Apple. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mandy and Tim. Mandy was always very generous with her toys and always let Tim play with them. One day, Tim decided to play a trick on Mandy. He kneeled down opposite her and said, “Let’s play hide and seek! I’m going to hide and you have to find me.†+ +Mandy agreed, so Tim hid and waited for Mandy to come and find him. He had a perfect view from his hiding place and watched as Mandy searched the house for him. Finally, Mandy found him hiding behind a chair. She was so happy and excited to find him. + +But when she reached out to hug him, Tim stepped away and said, “You are not allowed to hug me because you are not generous with your toys.†Mandy was shocked and sad. She couldn't believe Tim was being so mean and unkind. + +Mandy tried so hard to be generous but Tim wouldn't forgive her. He ran away, leaving Mandy in tears. Mandy had learned an important lesson, never take your friends for granted! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Tom and Sophie. Tom was a little bit older than Sophie, but they were always together. + +One day, Sophie said to Tom, "Let's go out for a walk on Sunday". Tom smiled and said, "I recommend that we go walking in the park! We can look for the pretty birds". + +Sophie was very excited and said, "I love walking in the park, but it's always uncomfortable in the sun, so let's put on our hats!" + +Tom and Sophie went to the park and put on their hats. They had a fun time looking for birds and running in the grass, and they both agreed that walking in the park on Sunday was a great recommendation. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Greg and he was three years old. Greg was on his way to the park, when he saw a big puddle on the ground. He bent down to see it better and noticed that some small bugs were struggling to get out. + +He excitedly called his mom over. “Mommy, look! The bugs are stuck in the puddle. We have to help them!" + +His mom smiled. She knelt down and gently lifted the bugs out of the puddle, placing them on the grass. + +Greg watched the bugs start to move again. He smiled and asked his mom why helping the little creatures was important. + +“Because," said his mom, “it is always sweet to help those who need it. It makes the world a better place.†+ +The boy smiled and hugged his mom. From that day on, Greg always lifted a hand to help out those in need. +One day, Sally was getting ready for school. She put on her shirt, her shoes and her light belt. She brushed her teeth and combed her hair. Then, Sally went to the kitchen to make breakfast. + +Sally opened the fridge and grabbed some milk. Then, she opened the cupboard and took out some cereal. She opened the cupboard door and got a big bowl. She poured some cereal into the bowl and began to mix the milk in. + +Just then, Sally's mom came into the kitchen. "Who told you to mix the milk with your cereal?" Sally's mom asked. + +"No one did, Mom," Sally replied. + +"Well, you know that you're not supposed to mix them," her mom said. "I'm going to have to take away your belt as a consequence." + +Sally was sad and started to cry. She knew that she had made a mistake and had to take the consequences for it. This was a lesson that Sally was sure to remember in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Carla. Everywhere Carla went, she asked questions. She was curious about the world and always wanted to learn new things. + +One day, while walking down a path, Carla noticed something strange. She saw a small pattern on the ground, that made her wonder what it was. She bent down to get a better look, and asked herself a question. "What could this be?" + +She continued walking down the path until she was close enough to see what the pattern was. It was all sorts of dangerous sharp rocks sticking up from the ground, in all different shapes and sizes. She knew that if someone in the neighbourhood stepped on the sharp rocks, they could get hurt, so she knew she had to do something. + +Carla wanted to save everyone from the dangerous pattern on the ground. She decided to take out all the rocks one by one, and carefully put them far away from the path. But as Carla stepped closer, she heard a loud noise, and before she knew it, she had stepped on one of the sharp rocks. She let out a yelp, and felt a sharp pain in her foot. + +The moral of the story is to be careful of your surroundings, because sometimes questions can be dangerous. You should never let your curiosity get the better of you, or else you could get hurt. +Samantha was playing in the park. Suddenly, she heard a loud roar and looked around. There, she saw a gray leopard walking slowly across the grass. It looked like it was hunting for food. + +Samantha was so scared she started to cry. She ran back to the swing and sat there, shaking. Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"Don't worry, Samantha. That leopard won't hurt you," said the voice. It was her mom. + +Her mom walked over to Samantha and hugged her. "Come on, let's go home," said her mom. Samantha nodded, still scared. + +When they got back to the house, Samantha was feeling much better. She knew that the gray leopard couldn't harm her. She was safe at home. +Mommy and Jack were in the kitchen baking together. + +Mommy: "Jack, let's bake a yummy treat!" + +Jack: "Ok, what should we use?" + +Mommy: "Let's use a prune! We can make a soft, juicy cake!" + +Jack was so excited to make a cake. He chose a nice, ripe prune. He put it into the bowl and started to mix the ingredients. + +Mommy: "Jack, make sure you mix it really well!" + +But Jack was too excited and didn’t contribute enough energy to the mixture. The dough ended up being too lumpy and firm to be used. + +Jack and Mommy were very disappointed. + +Mommy: "Don't worry, Jack. Let's try again. This time, mix it really well and make sure it’s soft." + +Jack and Mommy tried again, and this time, Jack made sure to mix the dough more carefully. The cake mixture ended up being soft and fluffy, just perfect for baking. + +Mommy and Jack put the dough into the oven, and it soon turned into a delicious, juicy prune cake. Jack and Mommy enjoyed their sweet treat together. +Once there was a girl named Daisy. She loved colors very much! She had all different kinds of colors in her room. But one day, something very weird happened. + +One morning, Daisy woke up and went to her room. But all of the colors were gone! She looked around, but they were nowhere to be found. Daisy was very sad. + +Then Daisy had an idea. She decided to go outside and look for the colors. Daisy looked everywhere, but she could not find them. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a noise in the sky. It was a colorful parrot flying above her head. The parrot brought the colors back! Daisy was so happy. + +The parrot had the most amazing colors. Bands of red, yellow, blue, and green flew all around. Daisy wanted to keep the colors forever, but the parrot flew away. + +Daisy thanked the parrot for bringing back all the colors. Now Daisy can enjoy her room again and never forget how weird it was when the colors were gone! +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny. The bunny hop hop hopped so fast that no one could catch him. One day, a little girl saw the pink bunny hopping by. Her eyes lit up with wonder. She had to try to catch the pink bunny. + +The girl chased the pink bunny. She ran faster and faster, but the bunny was always too fast. Suddenly, the girl jumped and grabbed the bunny! She hugged the bunny tight and gave it lots of love. From then on, the girl and her new bunny were the best of friends. +One day, Jack and his mommy went to the lab. Jack was so excited to explore the lab! He saw lots of crazy things inside. It scared him a little bit, but he was also excited. + +Jack saw a big machine. It made a funny noise and the lights were flashing. Jack didn't know what it was, but he thought it was really cool. Suddenly, there was a loud noise that came from the machine. Jack jumped, he was so scared! His mommy laughed and held his hand. + +Jack saw lots of different things in the lab and he was having lots of fun. Then he saw a big bowl of gooey green slime. It was so crazy looking that it made Jack laugh. He went to try it, but his mommy said no because it might scare him. + +The lab was great fun for Jack. He learned a lot about science and he saw lots of amazing inventions. He was so brave and he hadn't even been scared! +Once upon a time, there lived a rich family. They had lots and lots of nice things, and the parents loved their three children very much. They wanted their children to learn how to behave and be happy, so they made a deal. If the kids behaved, they would give them a surprise at the end of the week. + +The three kids were so happy to hear this news. They were very excited to show their parents how well they could behave. Every day they did their best, and kept smiling even when they were feeling sad. + +At the end of the week, the kids were so pleased with their success. The family went out to a special restaurant and the parents treated them to a feast. The three kids were so happy that they had behaved well. + +The lesson here is that if you behave, you can reap the rewards of success. The rich family showed their kids that behaving can have beautiful results. The kids will never forget that behaving can lead to rich rewards! +Mommy was so happy when Daddy came home from work. She ran to him and gave him a big hug. + +"How are you my love?" asked Mommy. + +"I'm doing great! I even got a tip today! Here, take it," said Daddy, handing Mommy a shiny coin. + +But Mommy found it funny that Daddy would give a tip to her. She didn't want it. + +"No, no, no. Give it back," said Mommy as she handed it back to Daddy. + +Daddy was sad. He thought Mommy wouldn't like it. He smiled and hugged her again. + +"It's okay. I love you," said Daddy. + +Mommy smiled and hugged him back. They were so happy to be together. +Once upon a time there was a tree. Every day the tree would try its best to stretch its branches high. Every morning the tree's roots would wake up, feeling the warmth of the sunshine. + +One day, a man carrying a big pair of pruning shears came to visit the tree. He said to the tree, "I'm here to tidy you up, so you can look more impressive." + +The tree acted bravely and said, "No, please don't! I need all my branches to stay alive and healthy." + +The man was determined and replied, "I'm sorry tree, but I'm afraid I have to do this to make you look better." + +The man started to prune the tree and the tree tried not to cry. After a while, the man left and the tree felt sadder than before. But the next day the tree arrived felt brighter. The tree saw how the pruning had made it look much more impressive! + +The tree decided that sometimes it was ok to let others help so it can become the best version of itself. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes it's ok to accept help from others to make you the best you can be. +Once, there was a fierce lion roaming through the jungle. He was the king of the jungle and all the animals feared him. + +One day, a brave little bow and arrow came to the jungle. He wanted to challenge the lion and prove he was brave. + +The brave little arrow got closer to the lion, and shouted "I am brave! I will show you that I am brave!". + +The lion roared back: "Ha, you are silly and small. You can't beat me!" + +The brave little arrow thought for a moment, and then sprouted wings. He flew high into the sky and shot an arrow down towards the lion. The arrow flew so fast and so fierce, that the lion could not move. The arrow hit him right on his head, and the lion fell to the ground. + +The brave little arrow had defeated the fierce lion! All the animals cheered and the little arrow flew off, a hero of the jungle. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Milly. She was three years old and had a hairy teddy bear that she loved very much. + +One day she decided to go for a drive in her daddy's car. "Can I go in the car?" she asked him. + +"Yes, but don't go too far," said daddy. + +So off they went. Milly was so excited! They drove and drove until they arrived at a large field with lots of trees. + +Milly looked around and saw that there were lots of small animals in the field. She immediately wanted to say hello to them but daddy said, "No, you must stay in the car." + +So instead, Milly decided to send her teddy bear out to see them. She opened up the window and threw her teddy bear into the field. The animals all came over to say hello and Milly watched, giggling with delight. + +When it was time to go, daddy told Milly to make sure she send the teddy bear back into the car. Milly picked it up and made sure it was safe before closing the window. + +And so, Milly and her daddy drove back home, with Milly's furry teddy bear safely tucked away in the back seat. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Lucy who wanted to go on an adventure. Jack had an idea, so he said to Lucy:"Let's go to the stable, I heard it's harmless!" + +Lucy agreed, and they both sang as they walked towards the stable. When they arrived, there were many animals. Horses, chickens, cows, and ducks! + +Jack said:"Let's bring some animals home with us, it'll be a lot of fun!" + +Lucy replied:"That sounds great, the animals look so harmless!" + +So they each decided to bring a chicken home with them. They were so happy, and they praised each other for their adventurous spirit! + +The two friends spent the rest of the day playing with their chickens and looking after them. They took great care of them, and the chickens were very happy with them. + +The End. +Once upon a time there lived a creative and playful girl. Every day she would explore the town looking for new places to discover. + +One morning, she decided to take the subway to look for adventures. She waited at the station and soon enough, a big silver train came into view. When she got in, she met a friendly lady. + +The girl said "Hi! What is this place?" +The lady said "This is the subway! We go places really fast here." + +The girl was excited. She asked "Where are we going?" +The lady smiled and said "We're going to meet a new friend!" + +The girl felt happy and asked "Who are we meeting?" +The lady said "We're meeting a playful dog!" + +The girl was thrilled. "Let's hurry!" she exclaimed. +The lady laughed and said "Let's go!" + +Soon enough, the two arrived at a park and there was the playful dog! The girl was so excited and she and the dog played all day having the best time. + +The girl was so glad she took the subway that day. She learned that if you look for adventures, you can meet the most amazing things. +Timmy wanted to make something special for his mom. He wanted to decorate his bedroom. He found a big spool of bright rainbow thread. It was perfect for decorating his walls! + +Timmy got to work. He carefully taped the thread in neat lines. He was very careful not to tear it. But this was harder than he thought! His little hands kept getting the thread tangled and he could not untangle it. He was frustrated and he started to cry. + +Suddenly, his mom appeared. She saw what he was doing and had a great idea. She grabbed a needle from her sewing kit and showed Timmy how to thread it. Together, they repaired all the broken threads and his room was decorated! + +Timmy was so happy and smiled from ear to ear. His mom hugged him tightly and said, "I am so proud of you, Timmy". +The sky was clear and the sun was shining. Two boys were outside playing together. They were so happy and they ran around, playing tag and other games. Suddenly, it started to rain. The boys were upset because they wanted to keep playing. But then, one of them had an idea. + +He ran over to the garden and dug up one of the pumpkins. He brought it back over to his friend. Together they used the pumpkin like an umbrella and kept playing in the rain. The sun came out again and the rain stopped. The sky was clear and the pumpkin was still keeping them safe. + +The boys smiled and kept playing. For them, the pumpkin was much more than just a vegetable. To them it was a magical tool that kept them safe and let them keep playing in the rain. +Once there was a little girl who was very silly. She loved to laugh and always managed to find a giggle in even the most boring of days. + +One day she wanted to achieve a goal. She had an idea of what she wanted and so she set out to do it. As she worked hard and got closer to achieving her goal, she felt very excited. + +Finally, the day came when she could see success. She was really happy and spoke quickly with her mum. “Mum, I think I’m going to receive success,†she said excitedly. Her mum smiled and said, “Well done! I knew you could do it.†+ +The little girl was very pleased with herself and was grateful for her mum’s support. She knew that with a bit more hard work and some luck, her dream could become a reality. And in the end she did receive success. Both she and her mum were very happy. +Tom and his mom were walking through a park together. Tom was admiring all of the pretty flowers and trees. He loved how the sunshine made everything seem so cheerful. Tom's mom noticed his smile and said, "Tom, why don't you pick a pretty flower for me?" + +Tom quickly ran over to a bush and reached in. He pulled out the most beautiful, yellow flower and handed it to his mother. She thanked him and kissed his cheek. "Let's keep walking," she said. + +Tom and his mom stopped by an ice cream truck. Tom looked up at all of the colorful flavors in amazement. "Which ice cream do you want, Tom?" asked his mom. "I want the strawberry cream," he said. His mom bought the ice cream for him and he took a taste. It was so sweet and delicious. He smiled and declared, "I admire this strawberry cream!" His mom laughed and said, "I admire your enthusiasm, Tom." +Once upon a time, there was a mighty owl called Major. Major loved to explore the forest and look for new things to do. + +One day, Major saw something sparkly. It was a zipper. He quickly flew to the zipper and asked, “What is this?†+ +The zipper answered, “I'm a zipper and I can open and close things.†+ +Major was so excited and he said, “Let me try!†The zipper opened and revealed a secret treasure. + +Major saw that the treasure was split into two. He tried his best to close the zipper but it wouldn't budge. He screamed, “Help! I need help!†+ +Luckily, a friendly bee saw Major and flew over to help. The bee used its mighty strength and was able to close the zipper. + +Major thanked the bee and said, “Thank you so much for your help! I couldn't have done it without you!†+ +The bee smiled and said, “You're welcome! That's what friends are for!†+Nora was very excited. She was going to buy a plant today! + +"Mommy, can we buy a plant?" Nora asked. + +"Sure, sweetie," Mommy said. + +They drove to the store and went inside. + +Nora looked around and then she saw it: a small purple plant of her dreams. She quickly grabbed it and brought it up to the counter. + +"I'd like to buy this one," Nora said, holding up the purple plant. + +Mommy smiled. + +When they got back home, Nora carefully placed her new plant in her bedroom window. Then she smiled and said to herself, "I'm so lucky to have such a beautiful purple plant!" + +Little did she know that her purple plant would give her many more adventures and surprises in the future. +Once there was a strong volcano deep in the jungle. But one day, the volcano started to shake. + +"Oh no!" said a little monkey who lived nearby. He was scared and worried. "What should I do?" + +Just then, a friendly elephant came by. "Don't worry," he said. "I'm sure that the volcano will be OK." He put a reassuring trunk around the little monkey and shook him gently. + +"Do you think it will be OK?" the monkey asked nervously. + +"I'm sure of it," the elephant said with a smile. "Volcanoes can be very strong. You see, they shake sometimes, but that doesn't always mean it's going to erupt. Just wait and see." + +And so the little monkey waited. Sure enough, the shaking stopped and the volcano didn't erupt. The little monkey was so relieved, and he gave the elephant a big hug as a thank you. They were both happy the volcano was OK. +The young girl was so excited to experience snow. She had never seen it before, so she wanted to touch it and question it. She ran outside in her winter boots and bundled up in her warm clothes. When she finally arrived outside, she saw a layer of white snow on the ground. + +The girl excitedly ran to the snow and asked it a lot of questions. "Why is it so cold?" she asked. But the snow didn't answer. The girl touched the snow and was amazed at how cold it was. She threw it up in the air and watched it fall slowly around her. + +But then, something went wrong. The girl had asked too many questions. A cold wind blew, carrying with it the snowflakes. They carried the little girl away and she vanished. She was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a smart girl named Anna. She had a secret, something special that only she knew about. + +One day, Anna opened the closet and the walls began to glow. She was so excited, she couldn't believe her eyes. She felt very special, like she had a super power. + +Anna asked her mom, "How come the closet glows when I open it?" Her mom replied, "That's your secret, Anna. It's called being intelligent. You can do things that other people can't do." + +Anna smiled. She knew she was unique. She would always have her special power. Anna knew she could always open the closet and see the joyful glow. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who wanted to peek into the shelter. She hopped to the door and peeked through the opening. + +Inside, she saw a friendly mouse who said, "Hello! Can I help you?†+ +The bunny said, “Hello! I want to peek inside to see the shelter.†+ +The mouse replied, “The shelter is open. Come on in and have a look around!†+ +So, the bunny went inside the shelter and peeped around. She saw a lot of interesting things and even made a new friend. She stayed for a while and had fun. + +When it was time to go, the bunny said goodbye and hopped off, looking forward to her next peek into the shelter. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and very stubborn. She wanted to choose what she ate, but her mom wanted her to eat something different. So the little girl and her mom decided to have a game. Mommy would hide something yummy in the kitchen and the little girl would go looking for it. + +She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. Finally, she looked inside a cupboard and there it was, sitting inside a bowl. It was a spoon! The little girl was very excited and chose the spoon. She scooped it up and ran back to her mommy. + +Her mommy smiled and gave the little girl a hug. She was happy that the little girl had chosen the spoon. Then they both enjoyed the yummy food together. The End. +Once upon a time there was a rich leopard named Jack. He had a lot of money and liked to spend it on things he thought were fun. One day he went to the market and saw a toy he wanted to buy. + +"Can I have the toy please?" Jack asked the merchant. + +"Sure," the merchant replied, "but it'll cost you a lot of money." + +Jack was happy, he quickly took out his wallet and paid the merchant. He then spent the entire day playing with his new toy. + +The other animals in the forest were very jealous of Jack because he was so rich. But Jack just wanted to have fun. Every day he would go to the market and spend his money on something new. + +Jack the leopard's life was full of wonderful surprises and he never ran out of things to do because he was so rich! +Mommy was so excited – it was her first time to an ice hockey game. She had a blue shirt on, and she was wearing her warmest hat. Now she was watching all the players skating on the ice. + +Some players had sticks and were shooting the puck around. "Oh, shoot! Go in!†Mommy shouted. Finally, the puck went in the goal and everyone started cheering! Mommy cheered the loudest. + +When the game was over, Mommy hugged Daddy and said “That was great! I couldn’t believe how fast they shot the puck around the ice.†Daddy smiled and said “I know, it’s amazing.†+ +Mommy was so excited to have seen the hockey game. Now she knew what all the fuss was about! +Max was a 3 year old who always loved playing outside. One day, his parents decided to take him for a ride in their great vehicle. The weather was sunny and Max was so excited. He loved being able to look out the window and see all the trees passing by. + +When they arrived at their destination, Max saw that it was a park. His parents said they would play a game of tag. Max loved this game and ran around chasing them. + +But then it started raining and Max got scared. He was worried that he wouldn't be able to play anymore. His parents comforted him and said that the rain will soon stop and they could continue playing. Sure enough, after a few minutes the rain stopped and the sun came out. + +Max was so happy and ran around the park with his parents again. They had lots of fun and at the end of the day Max felt so great. He was glad that his parents were there to comfort him when he was scared of the rain. +Once there was a loyal bunny named Max. He was loved by everyone in the village. Everywhere he went, people he greeted him with a warm smile. + +One day, a new fox named Tony moved into the village and the two were introduced. Tony smiled back at Max, but the bunny just stared at him suspiciously. Max didn't recognize Tony and didn't trust him. + +So Max asked Tony, "Who are you?" + +"I am your new neighbor from across the bridge. Can I be your friend?" Tony asked. + +Max was still not convinced, but he was loyal and wanted to be nice. So he smiled back and said, "Yes, I'd like that very much." + +And from that day forward, Max and Tony were the best of friends. The bunny recognized the fox as someone he wanted to be friends with, and with the fox's loyal heart, they were friends forever. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Zoe. Tom and Zoe loved to play together everyday. On this day they were at the park. Tom was swinging on the swings. Zoe was looking around and she saw a delicious apple tree. + +Zoe said to Tom: "let's go and get some delicious apples". + +Tom said "Ok let's hang here until it's safe to go!". + +So they waited and waited until it was safe. They finally went to the apple tree and picked many delicious apples. + +That night when Tom and Zoe went to bed, they thought about the day. Tom said to Zoe "It was lucky that we waited until it was safe to go to the apple tree." + +Zoe agreed and said "Yes, it is important to always be safe before having delicious apples". + +Moral of the story: Safety is important and always come first! +Once upon a time, two friends were walking in the park. One of the friends saw a navy bird, and said to the other: "I think this bird is unique". The other friend disagreed. The friends had a lively discussion, and soon realised that they both wanted the same thing - to help the bird. They decided to disagree and work together to help the unique navy bird. + +The two friends quickly collected some food and offered it to the bird. The bird happily ate the food and thanked them. The two friends smiled and hugged, even though they had disagreed. + +The two friends disagreed, but in the end they found a way to help the unique navy bird. They showed that even if you disagree, it is possible to work together to create something good. +Mama and her little daughter were walking through the park on a sunny day. The daughter saw a peach tree in the distance and wanted to try one. She asked Mama if she could have one and Mama said yes. + +They walked over to the tree and Mama helped her daughter pick the ripe peaches. After picking two, Mama paused and asked her daughter if she thought she was successful in finding two. The daughter nodded and smiled. + +Mama then asked her daughter if she would like to eat the peaches. The daughter nodded eagerly and Mama handed her one of the peaches. The daughter smiled as she bit into the sweet peach. She enjoyed it so much that she took small bites until it was gone. + +Afterward, Mama took the other peach and said, "Let's take this one home for later!" The daughter nodded and they walked arm in arm out of the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah had a big backyard with lots of trees and flowers, but it was hard for her to take care of. + +One day Sarah's mommy asked her to clean up the backyard. Sarah was feeling a bit scared because it was hard for her to do all by herself. + +Sarah asked, 'Mommy, how can I do it?' + +Mommy replied, 'Just work bit by bit, Sarah. It won't be so difficult if you just take it one step at a time.' + +So Sarah said, 'Okay, I can do it!' + +With Mommy's help and some hard work, Sarah was able to get her backyard clean and tidy. She was very proud of herself. + +The next morning, Sarah looked out of her window and saw her sparkly backyard. She smiled and said, 'I did it!' + +Mommy replied, 'Yes you did, you did a great job!' + +Sarah was so happy she had done something so difficult, and it was all worth it! +One sunny day, Grandma and Grandpa decided to go for a walk. Grandma prepared her big hat and her oversized coat and Grandpa put on his comfortable shoes. + +On their way, they spotted a bird with beautiful wings. Grandpa said to Grandma, "That bird looks very old, what do you think?" Grandma chuckled and replied, "Yes, that bird looks very elderly to me, my dear!" + +Grandma and Grandpa continued their walk and decided to take a break. They watched the bird prepare for its flight. Grandpa said, "Isn't it amazing how nature can make such beautiful wings?" Grandma nodded her head and said, "Yes, indeed! This bird is such a beauty!†+ +The two elderly people watched in awe as the bird flew away and into the bright blue sky. Grandma and Grandpa sighed with happiness; they'd seen a miracle! +Once there was a little boy and he liked to play outside. One day, he heard a sound coming from far away. It was coming from a radio! The little boy was curious, so he ran to the radio to have a look. + +The little boy sat down. He reached for the radio and turned it on. The sound was quiet but he could still hear it. He was amazed! He had never seen a radio before. + +The little boy listened to the music. He felt so happy and he started to dance to the music. Everyone around him was surprised by how much he loved the music. + +After a while, the little boy realised it was time to go home. He turned off the radio and ran back to his house. From then on, whenever he was outside he would listen out for the radio and dance to the music. +Once there was a chubby little mouse who stepped over to a corner of the room. The mouse saw something interesting and started to nibble on it. A moment later, the mouse realized it was poison and quickly stepped back. + +The mouse now had a dilemma. How could it keep other creatures safe from the poison? After a few moments of thinking, the mouse had an idea. + +The mouse scampered off and soon came back with a bucket of water. The mouse stepped closer to the poison and carefully threw the water to wash away the poison. The mouse was successful. Now everyone was safe from the poison! + +The chubby little mouse was very proud and stepped back to admire its handywork. It was happy that it had been able to help and keep everyone safe. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lily. She was a very happy girl and always did her best to keep things easy. + +One day Lily decided she wanted to keep a pet. She went to the pet shop and looked around. She found a little mouse and decided she would keep it. + +Lily took her mouse home and named it Lily too. She kept it in a box with a soft blanket and made sure it had food and water each day. + +Lily kept her mouse happy, and they played together every day. She chased it around her house and the little mouse ran in and out of its box. + +At night, Lily would keep the mouse safe in its box and stroke its soft fur until it fell asleep. That way, she could keep it safe. + +Lily had made a new friend and kept it safe. Keeping her mouse was easy, and Lily was very happy. +A little girl was feeling very grumpy on the day. She took her book and sat by the window ready to read. Suddenly a friendly little bird flew over to her. The bird said "What are you doing today?". The little girl sighed and said "I am feeling grumpy and I want to read my book". The little bird smiled and said "Why don't you read with me? It will be fun!". The little girl thought it was a nice idea and soon they were both reading the same book. After spending the day reading together, the little girl felt much better. She waved goodbye to the little bird and they went their separate ways. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing. Mia felt excited and ready to do something. She jumped and jumped around the yard. + +Suddenly, Mia's mom called her. "Mia, time to go inside," her mom said. + +Mia stopped jumping. She stood still and looked at her mom. "Why? I'm having fun," she said. + +Her mom smiled. "I know," she said. "But you need to get ready for bed. We will jump together again tomorrow." + +Mia nodded and she ran inside. She was ready for a good night's sleep, and happy she could jump with her mom soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He was three years old, and he loved to explore outside. On one sunny morning, Sam went outside and saw a big bush. He had never noticed the bush before, but he was curious. "What's in there?" Sam asked his mom. + +His mom smiled and answered, "It's a very special bush. You should explore it, if you would like." Sam was excited to find out what was inside the bush. He went over and carefully removed the bush leaves. + +To Sam's surprise, he found an open hole! He looked inside the hole and saw a special surprise. It was a little puppy, who was scared and all alone. Sam gasped and said, "Mom look! A puppy!" His mom smiled and said, "It looks like the bush was hiding a special puppy just for you, Sam!" + +He happily held the puppy in his arms and smiled. Sam knew his life had changed forever. That day, he had removed the bush and opened a new world of possibilities. +Bob loved to roll. He rolled down hills, he rolled down steps and he rolled on the sidewalk. Everywhere he went he just had to roll. + +One day, he decided to roll to work. As he rolled, he saw a shiny new car. He asked his mom what the car was for and she explained that it was for the jobs she had to do. Taken aback, Bob asked if he could roll to work too. + +His mom gave him a big smile and said, “Yes, Bob! You can roll to work too.†+ +So, Bob kept rolling and soon enough he arrived at work. To Bob’s delight, all the other workers were rolling as well! They rolled around the office and they rolled up stairs. Bob knew he had found the perfect job! + +Bob rolled around work every day, and soon the other workers looked forward to his arrival. They couldn't believe how available he was to roll all the time! They soon made Bob the head roller of the office! + +Bob was so excited to be the head roller, and all the workers cheered as he rolled through the office with a big grin on his face. Bob rolled with pride and happiness that day, thankful that his love of rolling and work came together in one amazing job. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Mike and Rebecca. Every day, they would go out to play together. + +One day, they found a big glass jar full of mints. The mints were clear and shiny. Mike suggested they should take it home and share the mints. + +Rebecca said,"No, Mike. We should change the place and not take the mints with us." + +But Mike didn't listen. He took the jar of mints and kept it in his room. + +The next day, when they went to Mike's room, the jar was gone. Someone had taken it away! + +Rebecca and Mike were very sad, but they knew they shouldn't have taken the mints away. They had changed the place, but it had still ended in a bad way. +Once there was a lion who was very loyal. He wanted all his friends to read books. So, he called all his friends to his home. + +"Friends, I want all of us to read books," the lion said. + +His friends were very excited. They all nodded their heads, agreeing with the lion. + +The lion went to the shelf and got some books. He showed them to his friends and said, "Let's read these books together." + +The friends were very happy and eagerly started to read the books. They all read the books together, and it was a lot of fun for them. + +The lion felt proud. He was very happy that his friends were so loyal to him and wanted to read with him. +Once upon a time there was a rich goat. She ate the biggest and best food of all the goats in the land. All the other goats were very jealous so they decided to make a plan. + +One day they decided to follow the rich goat when she left the barn. They followed her up to a big house with a large garden. They peeked through the window and saw the rich goat eating a huge bowl of food that was better than anything they had ever seen! + +The jealous goats hatched an idea. They took all the food from the rich goat and shared it out between them. The goats were so happy and they thanked her for such a yummy treat. + +The poor goats soon got to know the rich goat better and they found out that she was really kind and generous. They knew they had been wrong to take her food and started to visit her every day to show their appreciation. + +So the moral of the story is, it doesn't matter if things are big or small, if it's shared with love it's worth it all. +Once upon a time there were two best friends called Jack and Sue. Every day they like to play in the park. One day, Jack and Sue wanted to do something special. Jack found a spade and said to Sue, "Let's dig a hole, and then fill it up with water and make a pond." + +So Jack and Sue started to dig a big hole, and when the hole was big enough, Jack got some buckets and filled it up with water. But the sun was so sunny, that it started to melt the water. + +Suddenly, Sue said, "I have an idea, let's get some ice cubes and put it in the pond!" Jack thought Sue had a good idea and they quickly went back inside to get the ice cubes. When they came back, they put all the ice cubes in the pond and they started to float. + +Jack grinned and said to Sue, "the pond looks really fair now!" So they started to play in the pond and had so much fun. They enjoyed the pond so much, they decided to come back and play there every day. They were the happiest and best of friends. +Mama and Baby Emma were walking together on a cold day. Mama had a shawl to keep her warm, but Emma was feeling the chill in the air because she didn't have a coat. Mama looked in her bag and saw a round hat and a jacket which was a bit cheap. "Oh, what luck!" said Mama, and she quickly handed them to Emma. + +As soon as Emma put the clothes on, they felt warm and cozy. Mama smiled, but Emma was still shivering. Mama took off her shawl and wrapped it around Emma's shoulders. Now baby Emma was snuggly and warm. + +They continued walking until they reached the park. Mama saw a man selling round cotton candy. She bought some for Emma, who was delighted. She asked if she could have a taste, and the man handed her a stick. But as Emma put it to her lips, it fell apart and her mouth was full of sugary pieces. Emma started to shiver, so Mama gave her a cup of hot cocoa to warm her up. Emma smiled, feeling happy and warm once again. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very gifted, and had many wonderful ideas. One day she decided to go for a walk. She put on her shoes and with each step she said to herself, "heel, heel". + +Then she saw something shiny. She went closer and saw it was a magical penny! She thought, "What should I do with it?". + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was a fairy, and she said to Sarah, "Oh, you are so gifted! Use the penny to make a wish and it shall come true." Sarah was excited, and she thought hard about what to wish for. + +Finally, she made up her mind and said, "I wish that I can make people happy!" The fairy smiled and said, "Your wish has been granted". + +Sarah was so pleased, and she knew she could help to make the world a better place. +Once there was a place that was dull. Every day, it was quiet and still. One day, something disturbed the place. Everyone was surprised – what could it be? + +They looked up and saw a bird, flying high above. It was chirping happily and circled around the place. Everyone laughed, for the bird had disturbed the dull place. + +The bird then started to fly down and landed on a branch of a nearby tree. Everyone smiled at the bird, for it had brought life to the dull place. The bird chirped one last time, then flew away. + +The place was once again quiet and dull, but now it was different. Something special had happened and they all remembered it. They had met a creature that had disturbed the place, and made it more interesting. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Rosie. One day Rosie was outside walking in the woods when she saw something shiny. She went to have a closer look and saw it was a magical box. + +When she touched it, the box opened and a little bird flew out and said, "Please help me! I'm stuck in the sky and I can't get down." + +Rosie said she would try to save the bird and she stretched out her arms as high as she could. She was not tall enough, so she thought up a new plan. + +The bird said, "Use a piece of string! It's flexible and it might be just long enough to reach me." So Rosie took a piece of string and caught the bird. + +The bird thanked Rosie and squeaked, "You saved me! Now it's time for me to go home." And with a wave of its wings, the bird flew off into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Milly. She had lots of stuffed animals, and she loved them all. + +One day, Milly's mum asked her to help tidy up the toys. Milly was happy because she loved tidying up. She put away all her adorable stuffed animals. + +After she had finished, Milly asked her mum a question. + +“Mum, why do some people wink?†Milly asked. + +Milly's mum smiled. + +“Winking is a sign of friendship. When someone winks, they are telling you that they are your friend,†her mum said. + +Milly thought about it for a moment. Then, she slowly and gently rubbed the nose of each of her stuffed animals. + +“I wanted them to know I'm their friend too!†Milly said. + +Milly’s mum smiled. “That’s a great idea. Kindness is such a nice thing to do. Being kind and slow with your friends is a great way to show that you careâ€. + +Moral: Showing kindness to your friends is a great way to show that you care. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful young girl named Lily. One day, Lily decided to go for a walk. While she was strolling in the park, she spotted something shiny on the ground. + +Lily: "What is it?" + +Mama: "Let me take a look. I'm guessing it's steel." + +Lily: "Wow! What is it for?" + +Mama: "It looks like it's part of a fence. It must be very strong and helpful to keep things safe." + +Lily: "Can I carry it home?" + +Mama: "I think that's a great idea. You can use it to make something special." + +So Lily took the steel and home and she was very helpful in helping her family build a new fence. Everyone was so pleased with her work and they were so thankful to her! +One day, there was a little boy named Jack who was very curious. One day, Jack noticed his dad was sitting in front of the computer. Jack asked his dad what he was doing. + +"I'm working," replied his dad. + +Jack wanted to see what was so interesting on the computer, so he asked if he could try it. His dad allowed him to enter the computer and it was very exciting. The lights on the computer were so bright and colourful. + +Jack started exploring the computer but then suddenly, he heard a loud noise as the computer started to malfunction. His dad tried to fix it, but he couldn't. The computer suddenly stopped working and it was too late. + +In the end, Jack's dad was very disappointed and angry at him for entering the computer without knowing what he was doing. He had learnt a hard lesson that day. +Once there was a cube. It was bright and colorful. It liked to poke things. + +One day, the cube saw a ball. It was big and soft. The cube wanted to poke it but the ball was too far away. + +The cube was anxious. It wanted to play with the ball but didn't know how. It thought and thought. Then it had an idea. + +The cube started to push. It pushed and pushed until the ball was close enough to poke. Then the cube poked the ball. + +The ball rolled away and the cube was happy. It had found a way to play with the ball. The anxiuos cube felt so proud. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends: Timmy and Lucy. Timmy was pale and Lucy was full of life. Every day, they would go on all sorts of adventures! + +One day, Lucy found a novel and asked Timmy if he wanted to come explore it. Timmy was scared as he had never seen a book before. But Lucy told him, "Don't worry, I trust you'll like it!" + +So Timmy put aside his worries and they jumped into the novel. Inside, they went on thrilling adventures and Timmy was so happy! + +At the end of the day, they said goodbye and Lucy asked Timmy if he trusted her again. Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I trust you now." + +The moral of this story is that trusting is important. We should all be brave enough to trust each other and explore new things, just like Timmy and Lucy did. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named JoJo. JoJo was three years old and she loved to play and explore. One day she went outside to go to the park, but when she saw it, she stopped and gasped. There, in the middle of the park, was a big black iron fence! It was so tall she couldn't even get over it. + +JoJo stood at the edge of the fence, trying to figure out how to get in. She yelled, "Someone help me!" But no one answered. JoJo thought about going home, but she really wanted to get into the park. + +Then JoJo had an idea. She ran back home and looked around until she found what she was looking for: a shout. JoJo took the shout back to the fence and climbed up it. She shouted, "Hello, can anyone hear me?" + +Just then, a voice shouted back saying, "Yes, I hear you. What do you want?" + +JoJo said, "I want to get into the park. Please let me in." + +The voice said, "Come in, but be careful. There might be dangers in there." With that, the voice faded away and the fence opened up, revealing a big and beautiful park. + +JoJo was so happy. She ran into the park, not knowing what to expect. Though the voice had warned her about danger, JoJo did not +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jen. She loved adventure and meeting new people. One day, Jen was walking through the forest, when she heard a strange noise. She stopped and looked around, but all she could see were the trees and the bright sunshine. + +Suddenly, a big monster jumped out from behind a bush. It had big green eyes and huge claws. Jen was scared and she started to cry. The monster was not scary at all, he was actually quite compassionate. He said to Jen in a gentle voice "Don't cry, little one. I won't hurt you". + +Jen stopped crying and she looked at the monster. She said to him "What is your name?". The monster said "My name is Bob. Do you want to get to know me?". Jen was very brave and she said yes. + +Bob and Jen became close friends very quickly. They played lots of games together, like hide and seek and tag. Whenever Jen fell over, Bob was always there to pick her up and comfort her. + +One day, Bob taught Jen how to fold paper. She was very excited and soon she was an expert folder. Bob said "You're so good at folding paper. Look, I made you a present". He had folded a beautiful paper heart for her. Jen was so happy and she hugged her monster friend tightly. + +Jen and Bob were great friends and thanks to Bob, Jen had +Tina and Martin were at the park. They were playing with their toys. Tina was playing with her doll and Martin was playing with his car. The sun was shining and they were having fun. + +Suddenly, Tina dropped her doll in the mud. Her doll was now covered in dirt and mud. Tina began to cry and felt very sad. + +Martin tried to help her. He suggested they go to the opera. He thought it would make Tina feel better. But Tina did not want to go. She shook her head and said, "No!" + +Martin didn't know what else to do. Suddenly, he had an idea. He told Tina, "We can clean your doll together!" + +But it was too late. The doll was too dirty to clean. Tina was so sad that she started to cry again. She was devastated and felt never be able to play with her doll again. She dropped her head and started to walk away. + +It was a bad ending for Tina and Martin's trip to the park. +Once upon a time there was a pretty girl called Anna. She loved to go for walks in the sunshine. Every day she would put on her shoes and grab her coat, and set off for a walk. + +One day, Anna went outside and the sky was so clear she could see all the way to the clouds. She felt excited and walked faster and faster, hoping to see all the wonders of nature that were in front of her. + +Suddenly, Anna noticed a tiny inchworm just ahead. She crouched down and watched it, amazed at how small and fragile it was. Anna reached out to touch it carefully and then softly said, 'You're so pretty, little inchworm! Would you like to come with me on my walk?' + +The inchworm just sat there, so Anna decided to give it a lift. She got some twigs and a leaf and made a cosy little house for the inchworm. Then she put it under her arm, took a deep breath and carried on walking. + +From then on, Anna took the inchworm with her almost everywhere she went. And so they became the best of friends. +Once there was a man who was a fisherman. He was proud of his work, and he had a boat to go out and catch fish. Every day he would take his boat out in the sea and try to catch as many fish as possible for the town. + +One day, he was out at sea, fishing. Suddenly, he spotted something in the water that he had never seen before. He quickly put down his fishing rod and raced over to take a closer look. It was a big fish! + +The proud fisherman said: "I'm going to catch this one, it would make me proud to bring it back to town." He tried to catch the fish, but after a few minutes of struggling he let it go. + +The fisherman said: "I'm proud of myself for releasing this fish, it was really big!" The fisherman then continued fishing for the rest of the day, more proud of himself than ever. +Little Timmy was feeling hurt. His mommy had just closed the door on him. He had been wanting to show her his new toy, but she was too busy and had ignored him. + +He slowly walked out of their house, a sausage in hand. He was still feeling a little sad, so he decided to go on a walk through the neighbourhood. As he walked, he saw a nice spot of grass in a park, so he sat down and started to eat the sausage. + +He soon got lost in thought as he looked around at all the people passing by. He was so caught up in the moment that he forgot to watch where he was going. All of a sudden, he felt a sting - he had stepped on a bee. He began to cry, the hurt feeling coming back. + +Just then, his mommy came running towards him, hearing his cries. She hugged him and said, "Timmy, I'm so sorry I closed the door on you. I should have taken the time to listen to you." Timmy smiled and as he hugged his mommy tight he thought to himself, "Things will be alright when mommy is close by." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sara. She had a fluffy little cat named Fluffy. Sara loved Fluffy very much and cared for him every day. + +One day, Fluffy started scratching alot. Sara knew something was wrong. She examined him closely and noticed tiny fleas crawling through Fluffy's fur and jumped at every movement. Sara was worried and tried everything to remove the fleas, but they were too persistent. + +Sara went to the vet for help. The vet said, "I'm sorry, Sara, but these fleas can't be removed very easily. Fluffy will need to stay here for a few days in order to be properly treated." + +Sara was sad and disappointed. She knew she had to leave Fluffy at the vet's but she still wanted to care for him. She had to say goodbye and hoped and prayed he would get better soon. + +Unfortunately, Fluffy's health kept getting worse despite the vet's best attempts, and he died a few days later. Sara was heartbroken and refused to forget him, as she had cared for him so much. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Pete. One day, he was outside playing in his backyard. All of a sudden, he heard a siren. He looked up and saw a big, white ambulance coming down the street. He wanted to see what was happening and so he ran out of the gate and started to pull it towards the ambulance. + +When he got there, he saw some people helping to put an old lady into the ambulance. Pete was so excited that he started to jump up and down. The lady smiled at him and said, “Thank you for your help, Pete. You are very kind.†+ +Pete felt very proud and he realized that he had done something beautiful. He learned that it is important to help people in need, no matter how small or simple the thing you can do might be. + +He then waved goodbye to the old lady as the ambulance drove away. He knew he had done something truly special and would remember it always. +One day, two children, little Timmy and his friend, went out to the park. Timmy’s friend had a pole with him. + +"What can we do with this pole?" asked Timmy. + +"Let’s learn how to fish," proposed his friend. + +So, they threw the line in the pond and waited. After some time, Timmy felt something on the line. With all his strength, Timmy pulled the line up and out of the water. + +On the line was a big fish. But it wasn't just a big fish, it was a very rough-looking fish. It had sharp, pointy spines all over its back. + +Timmy was so excited. He exclaimed “Let’s keep it!†He wanted to take the fish home and show it to his family. + +But his friend knew something wasn't right. He said, “We can’t keep it, it's too rough. It's better if we put it back into the pond.†+ +Timmy didn't want to listen. He fought with his friend and tried to get away with the fish. But his friend was too strong ! And with much effort, he put the fish back into the pond. + +Timmy was very sad. He had wanted to learn how to fish, but instead he learned a harder lesson — that +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jenna who loved jam so much. Jenna was very selfish and never wanted to share her jam with anyone. + +One day, a boy came over to Jenna's house. He asked her to share her jam but she refused. The boy started to cry, but Jenna turned away and kept eating her jam. + +Then, Jenna had an idea. She kneeled down on the floor beside the boy and offered to share her jam with him. She gave the boy half of her jar of jam. + +The boy smiled and hugged Jenna. He was so happy that Jenna had decided to be kind and not selfish. From then on, Jenna shared her jam every time someone asked for some. +One day, there was a young boy who was feeling very lucky. He went outside and gazed at the sky. He saw many pretty birds flying around, and he wondered if he could join them. Suddenly, the sun started to wake up and the sky was filled with bright colors. The boy smiled and continued to gaze. + +He wondered what kind of adventures he could have if he was as free as the birds. He liked the idea of flying high and feeling the wind on his face. But since he couldn't fly, he just stood there and watched. + +Suddenly, he felt a gentle breeze and he knew he was very lucky. He smiled and looked up to the sky. He watched the birds soar and play in the sky. He was so happy to be part of their wake. + +The boy smiled and decided to take advantage of his luck. He spent the whole day playing and exploring. He looked up to the sky and thanked the birds for their gifts. It was the best day he ever had! +John and his mom were walking in the backyard. He was looking around and saw a dead tree with its branches drooping down. He asked his mom, "What happened to the tree, Mommy?" His mom frowned and said, "It used to be alive, but now it's dead." +John was sad. He walked up to the tree and touched it. He then asked his mom, "Can we make it alive again?" +His mom smiled and said, "Let's try. Go get your watering can from the shed." +John ran to get the watering can. He brought it back and started to fill it with water from the garden hose. He was so excited as he ran back to the dead tree. +He started to pour the water all over the tree. He looked up at his mom and asked, "Do you think it will come back to life now?" +His mother smiled and said, "I don't know, but let's just keep trying." +John was determined to make the tree come alive, so he kept pouring water over the tree every day until one magical day, the tree started to sprout new leaves. John and his mom cheered with joy that the tree was alive again. +Annie was a three year old who loved to stretch her arms. One day, Annie was in the hospital visiting her best friend who was sick. She saw a nurse nearby and decided to go say hello. + +"Hi nurse," Annie said. "My name is Annie. What's your name?" + +The nurse smiled. "I'm Nurse Debbie. How are you doing today?" + +Annie smiled back. "I'm doing great! I like to stretch my arms." + +The nurse looked out the window at the blue sky and said, "Stretching is a great way to feel good!" + +Annie nodded and then said, "Bye Nurse Debbie!" She waved goodbye and went back to her friend's room. Annie smiled, knowing that stretching was a great way to feel happy. +"Look, Mommy!" said the three year old, pointing excitedly at the big, colorful desk in the corner of the room. Mommy smiled and gave the curious child a playful wink. + +"Let's go see what is hidden underneath," Mommy suggested with a mischievous smile. + +The two of them walked over to the desk and Mommy helped the child to pull out the chair. Mommy carefully lifted the child and placed him onto the seat. + +"Be careful, my treasure," Mommy said and with a flick of her wrist, she revealed a secret drawer in the desk. + +The child's eyes widened with excitement as he saw the colorful toys inside the drawer. Jumping out of the chair, the child gleefully reached for the new toys. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" he exclaimed. + +"You sure have! You are so lucky," Mommy said, tousling the child's hair. +Once there was a modest boy. He was called Quick because he was so fast when he ran. One day, Quick was in the park playing with his friends. He noticed his mum had a bottle in her hand. + +Quick asked: “Mum, what is that?†+ +Mum replied: “It’s a spray, Quick. It’s like a special water.†+ +Quick was very excited and begged to have a turn. Mum said “Yes, let’s spray togetherâ€. Quick and mum started to spray around the park. Quick laughed and ran around, avoiding the spray. + +In the end, Quick and mum had sprayed the whole park and Quick had a lot of fun! +Little Sam went on an adventure to discover something new. He walked past a farm, where he saw beef. He had never seen beef before, so he thought it was weird. He wanted to touch the beef, so he edged closer and closer. +Suddenly, the farmer saw him and shouted, “What are you doing?! Get away from my beef!" Sam was scared and ran. He never discovered what the beef felt like. +The next day, Sam heard the same farmer talking to his neighbours about how someone had gone near his beef. Sam felt very scared because he knew who it was. Then, the farmer said in a stern voice, “I’m going to have to protect my beef better.†+Sam never went on an adventure again. He never discovered anything new. +Once upon a time, there lived a mild dancer who loved to dance. One day, she decided to take a break and went to the park to rest. + +She lay down on the grass and closed her eyes. Suddenly, a friendly voice said, “Can I help you restore?†She opened her eyes and saw a small child standing near her. She smiled and said, “Yes, please!†+ +The child took out a small jar from his pocket and opened it. Sweet scents of lavender and rosemary filled the air and the dancer felt her body relax. + +The child then gently finished the balm with a few strokes of his tiny hands. After that, the dancer felt her energy coming back and thanked the child for helping her restore. The child smiled and said, “You’re welcome!†+ +The mild dancer thanked him once more and went on her way. From that day onwards, she remembered the small child who had helped her restore and knew that kindness can be found in even the smallest of places. +Once upon a time, there was a big red tree. It was in the perfect spot. It was so big, it almost looked like it was touching the sky. +One sunny day, a young girl was walking and saw the tree. She was so excited. She shouted "Wow! That's beautiful!" +The girl stood in front of it and knew she had to climb it. She was so small, and the tree was so tall, but she started climbing anyway. + +She climbed the tree and when she reached the top, the view was amazing. She looked left and right, and she could see for miles around. She was so amazed, she wanted to stay up there forever. +Then, she saw it. The most perfect place for her to sit. She was even more excited. She jumped to it and sat down. +She had the best view from up there, and felt so lucky to have found it. She smiled and said out loud, "This is perfect!" +One day, little Lucy was sad. She didn't know why. She looked around her bedroom for something that would make her feel better. Suddenly, she spied a blanket tucked away behind her pillow! She smiled and took the blanket in her arms. + +When she felt the soft material against her skin, Lucy felt a little better. She snuggled up into the blanket and began to feel warm and cozy. + +She looked around and saw her teddy bear waiting for her. She knew he was always there to make her feel better, even on the worst days. + +"Teddy," said Lucy, "Can I take the blanket around the garden with me to play?" + +The teddy bear nodded and smiled. "Of course!" He said. So Lucy put on her shoes and made her way to the garden with the blanket in her arms. + +Once in the garden, Lucy felt a sense of freedom. She ran and laughed and danced in the sunshine. After a while, she lay down on the blanket and closed her eyes, feeling guilty for not having shared her blanket with her friends. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a voice. She opened her eyes to find her friends, who had come looking for her. They ran to her, laughing and excited. Together, they cuddled onto the blanket and talked merrily until it was time to go. + +Little Lucy had found a cozy, warm blanket that made +Jane was observing an organized pig farm. She looked around carefully, noticing all the different pigs in the pen. One pig was particularly curious and kept coming close to the edge of the fence. Jane waved and the pig waved back, its curly tail wiggling in the air. Jane giggled and moved on to the next pen, discovering more pigs. + +The farm was very organized and neat. The pigs were all in their separate pens and the farmer was taking good care of them. Jane wished she had a pet pig of her own. She made a promise that she would visit the farm every day, just to observe the wonderful animals. + +Jane continued to observe the pigs for a few more hours, smiling and waving at some of them. Finally, when it was time to go, she said good-bye to the pigs, certain she would be back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet room. Everything inside was still and peaceful. In the middle of the room, there was a big and tall bookshelf. + +On this day, the bookshelf changed. It didn't look like a bookshelf anymore. Instead, it changed into something else! + +Three year old Jack saw this change and he became excited. He ran over to investigate. He said to the bookshelf, "What happened?" + +The bookshelf replied, "I changed into a castle!" + +Jack asked, "A castle? What can I do?" + +The bookshelf said, "You can explore. Climb up the shelves, peek through the windows, and explore all around me!" + +Jack was so excited he couldn't wait. He spent the day exploring his new castle. The room was quiet, but Jack was cheerful and full of energy. +Once upon a time there were two boys. The older boy, Danny, liked to play ball. He would throw the ball high up in the air with great force. + +The younger boy, Tia, saw Danny and wanted to join the game. Danny usually played games with his friends and he did not want Tia to join him. + +Danny said, “You can’t join us. You are too small, and you can’t throw the ball far enough.†+ +Tia felt sad but he didn’t give up. He tried again, and this time he threw the ball further than before by using all his strength. Danny was surprised, and told Tia he could join them. + +Now Danny and Tia played ball together often, and Danny taught Tia a lesson. He said, “Remember, Tia, to get something done, you need to do it with regular measures.†+ +Tia nodded and agreed, and thanked Danny for helping him understand this important lesson. + +Moral: With regular measures you can get anything done. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy loved to play in his garden. One day, Tommy wanted to take a plate from his kitchen to the garden. He opened the cupboard and there were two dishes. One was clean and one was filthy. Tommy had to decide which one to take. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Take the clean one, Tommy." Tommy looked up, and saw his mommy standing there smiling at him. She waved to him to come over. "I'll help you wash the filthy dish, and you can use it for your snack in the garden," she said. + +Tommy followed his mommy to the sink and she showed him how to wash the dish. Soon it was nice and clean. Then he ran back to the garden to eat his snack. + +Tommy's mommy waved goodbye to him, and Tommy waved back. He was so happy to have the clean dish in his garden. From then on, Tommy always took the clean dish when he wanted to have a snack outside. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ella. Ella was three years old and loved playing outside. One day she went for a walk in the park. + +While walking, Ella noticed something shiny in the bushes. She bent down and found a cross! It was open and it sparkled in the sunlight. + +Ella showed her mom. "Look Mommy! I found it!" + +"Yes, sweetie," said Mom. "What a nice find! Let's take it home." + +So they took the cross home and put it on a shelf. It gave the room a warm and open feeling. + +The next day Ella wanted to take her cross back to the park. "Let's take the cross back, Mommy," said Ella. + +"Okay," said Mom. "But why?" + +"Because I want to find another one," said Ella. + +So off they went to the park to find a cross, and to Ella's delight, she found another! This one was even bigger and shinier than the first. + +And so Ella and her mom took the cross home and put it on the shelf with the first one. From then on, the room always felt warm and open when Ella stepped inside. +Once upon a time, there was a very important spot. People wanted to cook something special there. + +One day, a three year old girl named Sarah asked her mom, "What are you cooking at the important spot?" + +Her mom said, "I am cooking dinner tonight. It is going to be a delicious surprise!" + +Sarah was very excited and asked if she could help. Her mom said, "Yes, you can help! Maybe you can stir the pot or help me add the ingredients." + +So together, Sarah and her mom cooked dinner at the important spot. They added the ingredients and stirred the pot to make a delicious dinner. + +When it was finished cooking, they sat down and enjoyed the dinner. Sarah said, "Mom, this dinner was made at the important spot and it tastes amazing!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it does!" + +They both smiled, happy to share a meal made with love. +One day, Mia was struggling to carry her sand castle from the beach. She was very small, so all the sand and heavy, big rocks were too heavy for her. Suddenly, she heard a voice: "Let me help you". Mia looked up, and saw her best friend, Danny. + +Danny was so patient with Mia. He smiled, and he helped her with her sand castle. Together, they managed to bring it back to the house. + +Mia was so happy and grateful for Danny, that she gave him a huge hug and a kiss! Danny laughed and said "You are welcome, my friend". + +They went on to play many other games together that day, and Mia never forgot how helpful and caring Danny was. +One day, a witch decided to march into the town. Everyone was feeling very uncomfortable, but nobody said anything - they were too scared of the witch. + +The witch laughed as she marched along and looked around at all the people scurrying out of her way. Then, suddenly, she stopped in front of a small girl who had not managed to get out. + +The witch smiled. "What a perfect little treat to make my day!" she cackled, and grabbed the girl. + +The girl screamed, but no one could help her. The witch marched away with her and nobody ever saw the girl again. +Once upon a time there was a goat who lived in a big meadow. He was a friendly goat who loved to explore. + +One day, he decided to wander far away from the meadow. He came across a magical lake. The lake was very clear. He wanted to jump in and swim but he wasn’t sure if it was safe. + +The goat then saw a wise old frog hopping along the bank. He stopped the frog and asked if the lake was safe to swim in. + +The wise frog replied to the goat: “Yes, the lake is safe to swim in. You can gain lots of fun if you jump in!†+ +The goat was so excited. He jumped right in, making a huge splash. He swam around with the frog and they played games together. + +The goat had a great time, and when he came out of the lake he felt refreshed. But he noticed something strange on his head. It was two big ears! The wisdom of the frog had made him gain those ears. + +The goat was so happy. From then on he could hear the faintest of sounds with his clear ears. He thanked the wise frog and returned to the meadow, dancing around with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to do lots of different things. One of her favorite activities was to use crayons to draw pictures. + +One day, the little girl was playing with her crayons. She was coloring on a clean piece of paper. Suddenly, the little girl dropped some of her crayons on the floor. + +The little girl started to cry. She looked down at the crayons and realized that they were no longer clean. She asked her mom, “What do I do now?†+ +Her mom took a deep breath and said, “There’s nothing you can do. The crayons are no longer clean. We’ll have to throw them out.†+ +The little girl was heartbroken. She had loved her crayons so much, but now she had to throw them away. Sadly, she said goodbye to her crayons and watched them disappear. +Harry was so excited. He was about to write his very first letter. He ran to the kitchen to get his favourite pencil and some paper. + +Mummy watched him. Then she brought something else for him. It was a special buckle. "This will keep your paper and pencil together," she said. + +Harry looked at the buckle with great excitement. He couldn't wait to write his letter now. He carefully placed the pencil in one side of the buckle, and the paper in the other side. + +He ran back to his room and opened the buckle. He was ready to write! He took out the pencil and the paper and started to scribble. + +"Look at me Mummy!" he shouted excitedly. "I'm writing my first letter!" +Once upon a time there were two furry friends; Fred the Fox and Bob the Bear. They were discussing what they should have for dinner one night. + +One friend suggested they could have pepper, and the other said that sounded great. So they set off to the store to buy some pepper. + +When they got there, they saw a huge selection of peppers. Reds, greens, oranges and purples! They couldn't decide which one to buy. + +They discussed it and decided they should buy all the peppers, just in case they liked them all. + +So they brought all the peppers home, and had a big pepper dinner. And they lived pepper-ly ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a great fox. He woke up early one morning and he was feeling very tired. He needed to stay awake the whole day, so he decided to take a short rest before starting. + +He stretched and then he yawned. His friend, a rabbit, saw him yawning and asked him why. The fox said, "I am feeling very sleepy and I need to stay awake, so I am yawning to make myself more awake." + +The rabbit said, "That's great! Why don't you take a nice nap during your break today? You can take a short rest and then feel more awake later." + +The fox thought about it and decided that it was a great idea. So, from that day onward, he often yawned and napped during his break. He felt much better and was able to stay alert for the rest of the day! +Mummy and George were in the garden. Mummy told George to pick some flowers. He listened to his mummy and obediently walked towards the gate. As he pulled open the gate he saw lots and lots of flowers. George ran to them, smiling. He bent down and he picked some bright yellow daisies. + +Mummy smiled and said, “Thank you George. You are being such a good boy.†+ +George was so proud of himself and he smiled back. He carried his flowers carefully so he wouldn’t drop them. He followed his mummy back inside and placed them in a vase. + +The next day, Mummy and George went back to the garden. George ran to the gate and opened it, but this time he picked some beautiful purple pansies. Mummy said “Those are gorgeous,George, well done†and George smiled and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Joe and Lilli. They were dependable and always wanted to help each other. + +On this day, Joe and Lilli were in the park when suddenly Joe started to sneeze. + +Joe: "Ah-choo! I'm sneezing again!" + +Lilli: "Oh no! Let me help!" + +Lilli ran to Joe and put her hands in front of him. She then tied a knot with both of her hands. + +Joe: "Wow Lilli, that knot made me feel better!" + +Lilli smiled and said: "That's what friends are for Joe, to be there for you when you need help." + +Joe and Lilli hugged and went back to playing in the park. From then on, Joe and Lilli were sure that they could always depend on each other for help. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary ghost. The ghost was very sad because nobody ever gave him a big kiss. + +One day he thought he should find someone who could give him a kiss. So he floated around looking for someone special. + +He soon saw a little girl. She had pink cheeks and a lovely smile. The ghost smiled back at her and said “Do you want to give me a kiss?†+ +The little girl was surprised to see a ghost. But she liked him and said “Yes, I'll give you a kiss!†+ +The ghost was delighted and thanked her. He was so happy to get a big kiss from the little girl. They hugged each other and said goodbye. + +The little girl was happy that she had given the ghost a kiss. She knew that she had made him very happy. From then on, the ghost was no longer a sad and ordinary ghost. +John took a step outside his house. He had never done something like this before and was frightened. He wore a red shirt that his mom had given him for his birthday. + +John kept stepping until he came to a strange garden. He stopped, feeling a bit more scared. He saw a big, yellow flower and the petals were brighter in the sun. + +John took another step towards the flower. Then something made a loud noise and he jumped back, feeling very scared. He ran back to his house as fast as he could - his red shirt flapping in the wind. + +When John got home, his mom was waiting. She hugged him and said he had been brave to go out and explore. Even though he had been frightened, he felt proud he had been so brave. +Once upon a time there was a boy named John. John loved to play outside in his garden. But the garden was always locked, so he could only look at the garden from afar. + +One day, John wanted to go out and play in the garden. He went to his father and said, “Please, can you unlock the garden so I can play?†+ +His father said, “No, it is too dangerous. It is too selfish of you to ask.†+ +John was very sad. He stumbled his way home and noticed that the key to the garden had been left outside. He grabbed the key and quickly unlocked the garden. + +John's eyes lit up as he stepped into the garden. He began to explore and play in the garden. He was very happy and not at all selfish anymore. He could now play in the garden whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Muffy. She loved to play outside and make new friends. One day, while playing, she heard a loud whistle coming from the forest. This made Muffy very fearful. She wanted to find out what was making the noise but was scared at the same time. + +Then, a rabbit hopped to Muffy and said, "Hey, little pup! That noise is coming from my friend the elephant. Why don't you come with me and we can say hi!" Muffy was still feeling very scared, but she was curious about the elephant too. So she followed the rabbit. + +They finally arrived in a clearing near the forest where Muffy saw a giant elephant with a truck. The elephant was loading logs onto the truck. He smiled and said hi to Muffy and the rabbit. Muffy wasn't so scared anymore because the elephant was so friendly. + +Muffy made a new friend that day and she never forgot about the fun adventure she had. +Jimmy was a little boy who was very curious about the world around him. He liked to explore and he especially liked the beach. Today, he was very excited because he was going to the beach with his parents. + +When they arrived, Jimmy couldn't believe his eyes. The ocean sparkled in the sunlight and the tide was rolling in and out. He ran over to the shore and started to count the waves. He kept counting wave after wave until his parents called him back. + +"Jimmy, don't forget to look around and take it all in," his mom said, smiling. + +Jimmy looked out over the ocean and he felt very grateful to be there with his family. His dad put his arm around him and said, "Let's go explore a bit before the tide goes out again." + +So, Jimmy and his parents went for a walk along the beach. He was counting shells and pointing out birds and fish in the tide pools. By the time the sun was setting, he was so happy and full. + +He thanked his parents for the wonderful day and said, "Let's come back next weekend. We can count the waves again." +Once upon a time, there was a bird that dreamed of soaring. Every day it tried to fly up high. But it was just too little, and not strong enough. + +One day, the bird saw a top twirling around in the sunshine. "I want to be like that!" it said. So the bird hopped closer and prepared to fly up to the top. + +But when the bird arrived, it was disgusted. The top was very spinny and made the bird feel sick. It tried to perch on the top, but it kept slipping off. The bird felt so sad. + +Suddenly, a rabbit hopped by. It said: "Hop on my back, I'll help you reach the top!" So the bird hopped on, and the rabbit bounded up high into the sky. + +And then the bird soared! It spun and twirled around the top all day. The bird - and the rabbit - had never felt so happy! +Once upon a time there was a big kitchen. The kitchen had lots of different tools, like whisks and ladles. But one special tool was a flexible cup. + +One day, a small child came in and started to play with the flexible cup. The child was filled with fun and energy. Soon they started to act silly. They began to jump up and down and roll around the kitchen. + +The child's mother came in and saw what the child was doing. She smiled, and said: "You are so flexible! What a great job you're doing!" + +The child beamed with joy and kept acting silly. They were so happy to be able to show off their new skills. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a woman. She was very nice. One day she wanted to do something. She wanted to increase. She started to run. She would run a long way every day. Every day it got longer and longer. + +The woman was so strong. She kept running longer and longer. She was so happy. She was getting stronger. + +Soon she was running very far. In one day she ran for a very long time. She was surprised by how long she had run. She was so happy. + +The woman kept running and increasing. Now she can run for a really long time. She is so proud of her achievement. She knows she can do anything. +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Tom. Tom wanted to go out and play, so he asked John if he could borrow his big bicycle. + +John said, "No, Tom. I can't let you borrow my big bicycle. You're too small and I worry about you getting hurt." + +Tom was disappointed but he knew that if he wanted to ride a bike, he had to find another one. So he asked around in his neighborhood and he soon found a big bicycle of his own. + +He was so excited! He thanked the friendly person who let him borrow the bicycle and then he quickly took it home. + +Tom was so happy to have his own big bicycle. He went outside and rode it around so much that he soon became the very best bicyclist in his neighborhood. + +He was so proud of his big bicycle and even proud of John for not letting him borrow it earlier. Now that Tom had his own big bicycle, he could go ride any time he wanted, wherever he wanted. He was so grateful that he had found a great way to be able to go outside and explore the world. +Once upon a time, there lived a young girl named Amy. She was only three years old, so she was still quite ignorant about many things in the world. + +One day, Amy went on a walk to explore the nearby woods. As she walked, she spotted a bush with strange-looking roots popping out of the ground. She was curious and wanted to find out more about the roots. + +"What are these roots, mommy?" Amy asked her mother. + +Her mother explained that these were called roots, and that they provided trees with water and other important elements they needed to survive. Amy thought this was very interesting and tried to remember this information. + +After their walk, Amy was enjoying a nice cool drink of water in her garden. Suddenly it came to her: I remember the roots! She exclaimed. + +Her mother was amazed that Amy had such a good memory at such a young age. From then on, Amy was more aware of the world around her and the importance of roots. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mike. Mike was a competitive boy and he wanted to be the best he could be. +One day, Mike's mom saw a saw and thought it was a great choice to help him with his competitive spirit. She bought it for Mike so he could mark all the things he accomplished. + +Mike was so excited to have the saw at home, he began to use it right away. He marked sticks and trees in the backyard and made sure to get the perfect line and shape. + +"Wow, you are getting so competitive Mike!" exclaimed his mother when she saw him working with the saw. + +Mike grinned and eagerly nodded. He loved showing off his competitive spirit and the saw was his perfect tool. From then on, he kept marking and working hard. He was proud of his accomplishments. The end. +Once there was a small boy who loved to fight. Every day he would run around and throw punches at imaginary foes. One day, a new boy appeared in the park. He was much taller than the small boy, but the small boy was determined to fight him. + +The small boy approached the new boy and said, "Let's fight!" The new boy just laughed and said, "No way! You're too small." The small boy's eyes filled with determination and he said, "No, I'm not - let's fight!" + +The new boy shook his head and said, "If you can punch me in the stomach, then I'll fight you - but I don't think you can do it!" The small boy grinned and said, "I can do it!" He took a deep breath and reared back with all his might. Then he hit the new boy right in the stomach - and the new boy fell down! + +The new boy was in shock. He thought the small boy would never be able to do it. But the small boy had done it! The new boy was impressed and said, "Okay - you win! Let's fight!" The small boy jumped up with joy and the two boys began to fight. +One day, a little girl named Emma went to her Grandma's house. Grandma suggested that Emma and Grandma go for a walk. When they arrived back to Grandma's house, Grandma suggested that Emma listen to a story. The story was about a powerful princess. + +Emma listened very carefully. In the story, the princess had a powerful secret. At the end, the secret was revealed and Emma was amazed! + +The secret was that the powerful princess secretly had a magical power. With this power, the princess could do amazing things. Grandma had suggested Emma listen to the story because Grandma knew that Emma was special too and had powers of her own! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Molly. They lived on a farm and were always exploring. + +One day they decided to explore deep in the barn. It was dark and they could hear strange noises coming from somewhere. Suddenly they spyed a mouse. + +Jack said "I hate that mouse!" Molly did not feel the same way, she said "No, mouse is our friend!" + +Jack got angry and he ran up to the mouse and tried to grab it. The mouse scurried away but Jack was not giving up. He chased after it, running around the barn. + +Molly tried to stop him. She called out, "It's not nice to hurt a mouse!" + +Jack ignored her and kept running. He was getting rough with the mouse and Molly was worried. Finally, Jack managed to grab the mouse and he held it tighty in his hand. + +Molly was horrified. She ran up to Jack and said very firmly, "No Jack! We don't hurt the mouse, let it go!" + +Jack looked at Molly and then suddenly he understood. He opened his hand and the mouse ran away quickly. + +Jack and Molly were relieved and they decided to never ever hurt a mouse again! +Molly was walking down the path with her mom. Molly was three years old. She saw a fence up ahead. She was very excited. + +"Mommy, what's that?" she asked. + +"That's a fence," Mommy said. "Fences display boundaries and protect things." + +Molly was curious. She wanted to get a closer look. Mommy said she could, so Molly ran over to the fence. She noticed something shining in the corner. It was a lucky penny! She picked it up and showed it to Mommy. + +"Oh my goodness! That's so lucky!" Mommy said. + +Molly smiled. She put the penny in her pocket and hugged her mom. She was so happy that she found the lucky penny near the fence. +Once there was a mighty man named Bill. He was very strong and liked to play chess. One day, Bill was invited over to his neighbor's house for a game of chess. When he arrived, he found the chess pieces made from steel. Bill was amazed at how mighty the pieces were. + +"These pieces are strong and make the game so much fun," he said. His neighbor smiled and agreed. + +After many games, Bill was so happy with the steel pieces that he asked his neighbor if he could buy them. + +"I do not sell these pieces," the neighbor said, "but I can invite you to a tournament on the weekend where you can buy some." + +Bill was very excited and thanked his neighbor. That weekend, he journeyed to the tournament and found plenty of mighty steel pieces that he bought and brought back to the house. + +Bill thanked his neighbor for the invitation and they continued to play many more games with the pieces he had bought. +One day, a chubby little girl was walking in the woods. She was looking for something interesting and she found it! It was a bow, and it was very sharp. She was so happy that she found it! She laughed and ran around with it. + +The little girl kept playing with the bow and eventually noticed something else. It was a small bird up in a nearby tree. She quickly pulled back her bow and aimed with her chubby little fingers. She let go of the bowstring and it made a sharp sound as it flew through the air. The small arrow hit the bird, and it fluttered away! + +The little girl was so proud of her aim that she ran back home showing off her sharp bow. Everyone was amazed at the little girl's skill and cheered for her. The little girl beamed with pride and showed off her bow to everyone. + +From then on, the little girl would always practice her sharp shooting with her bow every day. She eventually became an amazing archer and was known far and wide! +Once upon a time, there were two little birds. They were best friends and loved to play together. + +One day, they decided to have a picnic on the ground. The first bird had brought a sweet bun, while the other had brought an apple. + +The first bird wanted to eat the bun, but the second one wanted to eat the apple. They started to disagree about which snack to eat. + +The first bird said, "Let's both eat our own snacks!" + +"No!" replied the second one. + +"Let's take turns," suggested the first bird. + +The second one thought for a moment and then agreed. + +So they both enjoyed their delicious and sweet snacks, and had lots of fun. +"Look!" said Mama, pointing to the giant panda in the zoo. Sammy and his sister Kate looked at the panda, but did not agree on what it looked like. Sammy said, "The panda looks white with black circles!" But Kate disagreed. She thought the panda was black with white circles. The two siblings looked at each other and became competitive. + +Mama smiled and said, "You are both right. The panda is both white and black!" Sammy and Kate smiled at each other. They did not have to disagree anymore. Sammy said, "Let's go see the monkey now!" Kate agreed, and the two children happily ran away! +Mama and Dad were looking through old photo albums. Mom smiled as she flipped through them. "Look, here's a photo of when we first held Thomas," said she, fondly. + +Thomas was only 3 years old, but he was curious. He wanted to know why Mom was so happy. "What photo are you looking at, Mama?" + +"It's a photo of the day you were born!" said Mama. "Even though you were so small, you were already so generous. You were making everyone smile!" + +Thomas couldn't understand what Mama meant, but he smiled. He just knew Mama was proud. + +Days went by, and Thomas had almost forgotten about the photo. Then one day he made a mistake. He had embarrassed his parents in public. + +Mama was about to scold him, but then Dad stepped in. 'Remember the photo,' Dad said with a soft smile. 'Thomas, you were born generous. We know you can act from the best of your heart.' + +Thomas suddenly understood. He realized that he had the power to be generous just like the day he was born. + +The lesson for our young reader is that a generous heart is a powerful thing, no matter how old you are. We are never too young to act with kindness and understanding. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Sally who was only 3 years old. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, she wandered into the depths of the forest and there she saw an enormous white bear. + +"Hello," said the bear. + +Sally was surprised to hear it speak! She replied, "Hello, Mr Bear!" + +The bear asked her, "Would you like to sit on my back and explore the forest together?" + +Sally was so excited and said, "Yes please!" + +So, she climbed on and the bear began to wander around the forest with Sally on its back. They saw all kinds of different animals, from small birds to enormous elephants! + +At the end of the day, the bear said to Sally, "I'm so glad you chose to sit on my back and explore today. Let's do it again soon!" + +Sally smiled, hopped off the bear and thanked him for the wonderful day. They said goodbye and Sally picked up her belongings and wandered home, happy and content. +The little boy went to the park to play. He saw the swings and ran over with a big smile on his face. He needed a push, so he asked his mom to help. + +"Oh, swing me mommy! Please!" he shouted. + +His mom laughed and said, "Okay, hop in that sack and I will give you a gentle push." + +The boy climbed into the sack and his mom gave him a gentle push. The boy blissfully swung back and forth. His face had a look of joy. + +Suddenly, the pleasure ended. A bitter wind started to blow and the sack became too heavy for the boy to swing anymore. He shouted to his mom, "Mommy! The wind is too strong! Help me down!" + +His mom rushed over and picked him up, wrapping him tightly in her arms. He hugged her and said, "I love swingin' mommy!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very curious and loved going on trips. One day she was getting ready for an exciting trip when her mom said to her, "Remember to be strong and ignore any mean words people might say." + +Lucy didn't understand what she meant and asked her mom to explain. Her mom said, "It's important to be strong and not listen to the negative things others might say. Ignore them and stay true to yourself no matter what." + +The next day, Lucy went on her trip and met many people she had never seen before. People said some mean things, but Lucy remembered what her mom said. Instead of getting angry, she chose to ignore them and stay strong. + +When Lucy returned home, she was very proud of what she had done. She realized that it was important to stay strong, ignore mean words and always stay true to herself. In the end, the trip had taught her a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, while playing in the garden, Daisy found a delicious tip. She was so excited and wanted to eat it right away. But her mom said, "No Daisy, you must hide this tip. If you hide it, it will be safe from animals who might want to eat it too." + +So Daisy decided to hide the tip under a big rock in the garden. + +That night, when her mom was checking on her, Daisy couldn't help but tell her mom about the tip she had hidden. Her mom said, "That's very good, Daisy! You showed patience and made sure you didn't waste the tip. That's a very important lesson." + +Daisy smiled and hugged her mom. From then on, Daisy made sure to hide everything she found to make sure they wouldn't go to waste. +John was carrying a bottle. He wanted to give it to his Mom. But John was feeling hungry, so he decided to delay giving the bottle to her. + +John ran outside, but it was very wet. It had just been raining. He was getting wet, so he ran back inside. He was so thirsty. He opened the bottle and drank its contents. + +After a while, John was feeling better. He remembered that he still had to give the bottle to his Mom. He ran to the kitchen and found her. She looked worried when she saw him. + +"John, what took you so long? Where have you been?" she asked. + +John was a bit embarrassed, so he said: "I was outside, but it was too wet, so I had to delay giving you the bottle". + +His Mom smiled and said: "Well, why don't you go and play now? Don't you worry about the bottle". +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Daisy. She wanted to be successful, so one day she decided to build a helicopter. She worked hard and finally built it. + +Daisy was so happy that she flew her helicopter right away. But, as she was flying, something went wrong. The engine started to make funny noises, and smoke began to come out. Daisy and her helicopter were falling. + +"Help!" cried Daisy. + +But Daisy received no answer. She was too high up and no one heard her. The helicopter crashed on the ground. + +Daisy was so sad. She tried so hard to build the helicopter, but it was a failure. +Once upon a time, there was a very curious little boy called John. He loved to explore, learn and play. One day, he found himself in an unfamiliar place. When he looked around, he saw a big building and realized he was in a classroom. + +John was very excited and wanted to find out more about the classroom. Suddenly, he heard a loud banging noise. He looked up and saw a large book on the shelf shaking. As he watched in amazement, the book suddenly flew off the shelf and fell to the ground! + +John stepped forward and saw a little mouse peak out from behind the book. Startled, the mouse ran away. But soon it stopped and looked back at John. It was shaking a little but didn't run away again. + +John smiled at the mouse and spoke gently, "Don't be scared. I won't hurt you." To John's surprise, the mouse yielded and crawled into his arms. He held it gently and stroked it carefully. + +John was so pleased with himself that he wanted to tell everyone. So, he ran out of the classroom and shouted, "I made a friend!" +Mary and her dad were outside. Mary was feeling bored, so he dad said "Why don't we go for a jog?" Mary couldn't believe it. She never jogged before! But she was excited to try something new. + +So they started running up the hill. As they ran, Mary's dad kept encouraging her. Mary was feeling a bit uncomfortable at first, but after a while she was feeling strong and determined. + +By the time they reached the top of the hill, Mary was out of breath. She was glad she kept running, even when it was uncomfortable. Her dad looked proud of her. He said, "Look at how far you went! You did great." + +Mary smiled and thanked him for helping her jog up the hill. She was proud of what she accomplished. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. One day the mommy said to the baby, "Let's go clean!" The baby was very happy and ran to the mommy's room. Inside the mommy's room was a big white closet. In the closet was a special blue suit. The baby thought the suit was very pretty. + +The baby tried to help the mommy clean the suit, but it was too big for the baby to do it. So the mommy said, "Watch this and learn". The mommy took a cloth and sprayed it with a bitter liquid. She wiped the cloth on the suit, and then she rubbed it. She said, "Now the suit is clean and shiny!" + +The baby was very happy and ran to show the suit to his daddy. The daddy was very happy too and said, "Great job, Mommy and Baby!" +The baby learned that cleaning was fun and it was important. The baby hugged the mommy and said, "Thanks mommy, I love you!". +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to deliver a cage. He loaded it onto his truck and drove away. On his way, he started to get wet from the rain. + +The man kept driving until he came to a big house. He carefully lifted the cage out of his truck and carried it to the front door. He knocked and waited. + +Soon, a nice lady opened the door. She was very excited to see the cage. The man handed the cage to her and said, "This is for you!" She thanked him and took the cage inside. + +The man said goodbye and drove away. He left the lady with her new, wet cage. +Molly and her dad were walking in the park. Molly saw something brown moving in the bushes. + +"Look, Daddy!" Molly shouted. + +Molly's dad peered into the bushes. + +"That's a deer," he said. "Can you say that word?" + +Molly repeated slowly, "D-e-e-r." + +Suddenly, the deer moved out of the bushes and into the path. But when Molly and her dad got closer, they saw it was dead. + +"Oh no," Molly's dad said sadly. "The poor deer is dead." + +Molly remembered what she had learned in school. + +"Dead animals help make the world a better place," Molly said. + +Molly's dad smiled and put his arm around her shoulder. + +"That's right," he said. "And they will always remain in our memories." +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Mary and Tom. They were walking in the park one day when they saw a tall building. + +Mary was very curious and asked Tom, "What is that building?" +Tom smiled and replied, "It's a castle!" + +Mary was so excited and said,"Let's go in!" +Tom shook his head and said, "No, it's too big and tall. We can't go inside." + +But Mary was determined. She smiled and said, "Let's try!" + +So they ran up the steps and tried to open the door. But it was locked. + +Tom looked and said, "It's no use. We can't get inside." But just then, a voice called out,"Hey, what are you two doing?" + +It was the castle's guard. He opened the door and said,"You can come in if you want." +Tom replied, "Really? That would be great!" + +So Mary and Tom went inside the castle and saw how tall and beautiful it was. They had a great time exploring the castle together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was a very honest boy who always played fair. One day, Jack and his friend Billy were playing in the park. Suddenly, a big man with a mean face came up to them. He demanded that Billy give him his leg. + +The boys didn't understand what the man meant. They asked why he wanted the leg. The man just got madder and shouted at them. He told them it didn't matter why, he just wanted it now. + +Scared, Billy grabbed his leg and handed it to the man. The man took the leg and ran away cackling. Billy was left standing in the park, crying. The honest little boy, Jack, tried his best to cheer him up. + +The moral of the story is: never trust anyone who demands something for no reason. +One day, Tom was playing with his toys in his garden when he heard something whispering. He was scared, but he was brave enough to take a peek. He got close to the tree and he heard the tree talking. "Tom, the truth is, I'm dead," it said. Tom was surprised and he asked, "What do you mean?" The tree replied, "I used to be alive and part of this garden, but now I'm just an old, dead tree." Tom was sad and he asked, "How can I help you?" But the tree just whispered, "You can't, my little friend." Tom gave the tree a big hug and said, "That's ok. I'll come back and play with you every day." And that's what he did. +Once there was a little girl, so small and shy. She was always observing her surroundings, despite her quiet ways. + +One day, she was out in the garden playing with her toys. Suddenly, she heard a noise and saw a network of birds in the sky. She was curious, so she decided to follow them. + +The little girl watched as the naughty birds flew into the woods. She couldn't help but follow, and soon she was deep in the forest. + +She peeked around a corner and saw the birds enjoying a feast. The little girl smiled as she realized why the birds were being naughty. + +The next day, the little girl made some snacks to share with the birds. When they arrived, they were delighted and the little girl was proud. She had observed well and was rewarded with a friendship. +One day, John and his mom went to the store to buy a mixer.John was very excited because he wanted to make a cake for his friend's birthday. + +When they got home, John quickly took the mixer out of the bag and plugged it in.He turned it on but the mixer was too powerful and it blew up. + +John looked at his mom and said,"I forgot to be careful!" + +"That's okay, John," said his mom. We can get another one. + +John cheered up and they went back to the store, but it was closed. It was really cold outside and John began to shiver. + +His mom said,"We can come back tomorrow." + +John was sad and he said,"I won't be able to make the cake. My friend's birthday will be over by then!" + +John and his mom never did get another mixer. His friend never got a special birthday cake. +Once upon a time there was a tree. It was a big and strong tree but one day it started to rain and the tree got very wet. The tree was so wet, it lost its leaves. All the leaves fell off and blew away in the wind. + +The tree felt very sad, but it was grateful for the rain because it made the ground very wet and it could not be thirsty anymore. The tree also had a lot of new friends in the form of little animals and birds that started to live in it. + +One morning, a little girl came to the tree. She was out looking for her lost ball. The tree was very kind and it bent its branches to help the little girl find her ball. When she finally found it, the little girl was very grateful. She smiled at the tree and thanked it for helping her find her lost ball. + +The little girl and the tree became best friends. They would meet regularly in the park and the tree would share stories and secrets with the girl. They would also play together and the tree would give her a big, leafy hug every time she visited. The tree was very happy and glad to have made a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Timmy. He was very curious and was always looking for new adventures. One day when he went outside, he saw a bicycle and he was so excited! He wanted to grab it and go for a ride. + +Timmy's mom saw him and said, "No Timmy, that's not yours. You can't grab it!" + +Timmy begged and pleaded with his mom. "Please mom! Just let me grab it and take it for a quick ride!" + +His mom thought for a minute and finally said, "OK, but you have to put it back all tidy when you're done. Can you do that?" + +"Yes mommy!" Timmy said. He was so happy. + +He grabbed the bicycle from the sidewalk and quickly hopped on. He rode around the neighbourhood for a few minutes, making sure the bicycle was all tidy before he put it back in the same spot where he found it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee who loved to carry things around. Everywhere she went, she made sure she had something to carry. + +One day, she found a hive. "This is a good hive," she thought. "It will be perfect to carry around." So, she put her tiny wings to work and started to carry the hive. + +On her way, she met another bee. "What do you have there?" the bee asked. + +"I found this hive and I am carrying it around," replied the little bee. + +"That is a good hive," the other bee said. "You should make sure you carry it with care." + +So, the little bee made sure that she took extra care every time she carried the hive. And the little bee lived happily ever after! +One day, Daisy was walking in the park with her mom. She saw a big, yellow flower and ran over to it excitedly. "Mommy, look! It's beautiful!" + +Her mom smiled. "Oh, that flower is blooming. It has lots of pretty petals and little yellow dots." + +Daisy was so amazed, she started skipping around it. She reached out and touched one of the petals. "Can I pick it, Mommy?" + +Her mom gave her a playful smile. "No, honey, it belongs to the garden. Let it stay here, so others can enjoy it too." + +The next day, Daisy and her mom went to the airport. Daisy was so excited to go on her first airplane ride. Her mom pulled a big, red luggage out of the car and Daisy laughed. "Mommy, you look like a turtle with a big shell on your back!" + +Her mom smiled. "Let's go to the gate. We have to check this luggage." + +They went to the gate and Daisy waved goodbye to the flowers in the garden. She was so happy she got to see them bloom. +One day, Jack asked his mom for a rag. His mom found one in the closet and gave it to him. Jack was so excited! He took the rag and headed outside to the garden. + +He found some sticks and some stones in the garden and he put the rag down on the ground. Then, he started to build a tower with the sticks and the stones. He used the rag to clean up the mess in between the sticks and the stones. + +Jack's mom saw he was working so hard and wanted to help. She came with some more sticks to Jack. He was so happy! Now, he could build his tower even higher. + +"Mom, you are so helpful," said Jack. + +"Yes, sweetheart," said Jack's mom. "Now, let's build the best tower ever!" +Max was an ambitious three year old. He wanted to learn how to sew, even though he was quite young. He asked his mom if he could use her sewing machine, but she said no. Max frowned and begged her to let him try. + +Finally, Max's mom agreed, but only if he promised to be careful. She gave Max some thread and showed him how to use the machine. + +Max was so excited. He did a good job starting the thread, but then something went wrong. The machine started to make noises, and it scrunched up the fabric like a ball. + +Max's mom noticed the mess and frowned. She looked disappointed and said, “Max, this looks like a mess. You’re going to have to clean it up and try again.†+ +Max was ashamed. He was embarrassed at making a mistake and now he had to start over. But he gathered his courage and began again. This time, it worked! + +Max was so proud of himself. He looked up at his mom who had a big smile on her face. Max was proud that he had achieved something despite his age. +Once upon a time, there was a baby elephant who lived in the jungle. He was very young and fragile. Everyday, he would go on adventures with his friends, searching for new and exciting places to explore. + +One day, they found themselves in front of a new and mysterious cave. They were feeling brave, so they decided to enter. But as soon as they did, they heard a rumbling and a screeching. Suddenly, a large and ferocious lion appeared in front of them. + +The elephant was scared and his heart was beating fast. He knew the lion could hurt him and his friends. + +The baby elephant turned to his friends and said, "We must not be scared. We must behave and be very careful if we want to make it out alive." + +The friends followed his instructions and managed to escape the jungle. From then on, the baby elephant was known for being wise and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a very wealthy mouse who lived deep within the forest. He was the richest of all the animals and he loved to show off his wealth to the other creatures. One day he decided to go for a walk and tell the others about his riches. + +As he was walking around, he heard another mouse in need. The mouse was asking for help because he was very hungry and had no food. The wealthy mouse just scoffed and said, "You should work harder and be more like me!" + +The other mouse was so frustrated that he could not help himself that he had a strong urge to do something. He dropped a rock onto the wealthy mouse and the wealthy mouse died. + +The other animals in the forest were horrified and felt very sad. They all agreed that no one should be so proud of their riches that they forget about the others in need. They learned an important lesson about not judging others and to think of the needs of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mom, dad, and her dog, Max. Lily loved to play with Max and watch her favorite cartoons on the huge television. + +One day, Lily found a big, colorful pen. She thought it would be fun to write on the huge television screen. So, she wrote her name, "Lily", and drew a smiley face. Max barked and wagged his tail, as if he liked the drawing too. + +Later, when Lily's mom saw what she did, she was not happy. She told Lily that we don't write on the television. Lily felt sad, but she learned her lesson. From that day on, she only wrote on paper and enjoyed watching her cartoons on the clean television screen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy train. The train was big and heavy. It had a long rail to ride on. Tim liked to point at the train and say "Choo-Choo!" + +One day, Tim saw a real train. It was much bigger and heavier than his toy train. It was on a very long rail too. Tim pointed at the real train and said "Choo-Choo!" just like he did with his toy train. His mom smiled and pointed at the train too. + +Tim wanted to ride the real train. His mom took him to the train station. They waited for the train to stop. When the train stopped, Tim and his mom got on. They sat down and looked out the window. Tim pointed at the trees and houses as they went by. He was so happy to ride the real train. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. The frog lived near a big pond. The pond had many trees and plants around it. The frog loved to jump and play in the water. + +One day, the frog saw a cable. The cable was long and thin. The frog did not know what it was. The frog wanted to find out what the cable did. So, the frog jumped on the cable and held on tight. + +As the frog held on to the cable, it started to move. The frog went up, up, up into the sky! The frog could see the whole pond from up high. The frog admired the view. The frog was very happy. Then, the frog let go of the cable and jumped back into the pond. The frog told all its friends about the fun ride on the cable. +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl named Lily. She had a little sister named Emma. They liked to play in the park together. + +One sunny day, they were playing near a big tree. A small bug came and bit Emma's arm. "Ouch!" she cried. "A bug bit me!" + +Lily hugged her sister and said, "Don't cry, Emma. I will make it better." She put a band-aid on Emma's arm. They went home and told their mom about the bug bite. + +Mom said, "Good job, Lily! You took care of your sister." Emma and Lily smiled and hugged each other. They knew they would always help each other, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a big cloud in the sky. The cloud was white and fluffy. It liked to float and play with the wind. + +One day, the cloud saw a sweet little bird. The bird was singing a nice song. The cloud wanted to play with the bird. So, the cloud started to shake. It shook and shook, and rain came down. + +The sweet little bird liked the rain. It danced and splashed in the puddles. The bird was very happy. The cloud was happy too. They became good friends and played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a dog and a cat saw a big, wide field. The field was open and green. The dog said to the cat, "Let's race to the other side!" + +The cat said, "Okay, let's go!" They both started to run as fast as they could. The dog was fast, but the cat was faster. They raced through the wide, open field, laughing and having fun. + +In the end, the cat won the race. The dog was happy for the cat and they both had a great time. They played in the wide, open field all day long, and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little pink spider. The spider lived in a big tree. The spider had many friends in the tree. + +One day, the spider lost her mom. She was very sad and started to cry. All her friends came to help her look for her mom. + +After a while, they found her mom. The pink spider was so happy, she stopped crying. They all went back to the big tree and played together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his friends. They liked to run, jump, and bark. Spot was a very patient dog. He would wait for his friends to be ready to play. + +One day, Spot found a new friend named Kitty. Kitty was shy, but Spot said, "Welcome! Let's play!" Kitty was happy to have a new friend. They played all day long. They played hide and seek, chase, and catch. + +Spot liked to play a game called "repeat." In this game, one friend would do something, and the other friend would do the same thing. Spot barked, and Kitty tried to bark too. It was very funny. They laughed and played the repeat game all day. Spot and Kitty became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, a fisherman named Tom lived by the sea. Tom had a soft hat that he wore every day. One day, Tom went on his boat to catch fish. He saw a big fish in the water and tried to catch it. But the fish was too strong and pulled Tom's hat off his head. The hat fell into the water. + +Tom was sad and said, "Oh no, my soft hat is gone!" He looked everywhere but could not find it. Tom did not want to leave the sea without his hat. He thought of a plan to get his hat back. + +The next day, Tom brought a big net to catch the fish that took his hat. He threw the net into the water and waited. Soon, he caught the big fish. The fish said, "Please let me go, and I will give you your hat back." Tom agreed and let the fish go. The fish swam away and came back with Tom's soft hat. + +Tom was very happy and thanked the fish. He said, "Thank you, fish, for giving my hat back." Tom and the fish became friends, and Tom never left the sea without his soft hat again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, dirty room. He did not like to clean it. One day, his mom came to his room and said, "Tim, you need to clean your room." + +Tim sighed. He did not want to clean his room. But he knew he had to. So, he started picking up his toys and putting them away. He found a toy car, a ball, and a teddy bear. He put them all in their right place. + +When Tim was done, he went to the door and called his mom. "Mom, I am done cleaning!" His mom came and saw the clean room. She was very happy. She gave Tim a big hug and said, "Good job, Tim!" And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful butterfly named Bella. She loved to dance and listen to music every day. Bella lived in a big garden with many flowers and friends. + +One day, Bella met a sad bee named Bobby. Bobby said, "I don't know how to dance." Bella smiled and said, "I can teach you how to dance to the music. It is fun!" So, Bella and Bobby danced together, and soon Bobby learned how to dance. + +All the other animals in the garden saw Bella and Bobby dancing. They wanted to join too. Soon, all the animals were dancing together and having fun. They learned that when you help others, you make new friends and have more fun. And everyone in the garden was happy. +One day, a boy named True went to the store with his mom. He saw a toy he wanted to buy. True felt lucky because he had some money from his piggy bank. He wanted to pay for the toy with his own money. + +At the store, another boy wanted the same toy. The other boy tried to take the toy from True. This made True sad and scared. The two boys did not know what to do. + +True's mom saw what happened and talked to the other boy's mom. They decided that True could buy the toy because he had his own money. The other boy was sad, but he understood. True felt lucky and happy that he could pay for the toy with his own money. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to visit her friend Tom. Tom lived in a quiet house near the park. Lucy was excited to play with Tom. + +When Lucy got to Tom's house, she saw that he was confused. Tom said, "I lost my toy car. Can you help me find it?" Lucy said, "Yes, let's look for your car together!" + +They looked in the living room, the kitchen, and the bedroom. Finally, they found the toy car under the bed. Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, Lucy!" They played with the toy car and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was scared of nightmares, so he always slept with his teddy bear to keep him safe. One day, Tim's teddy bear got very dirty while playing outside. + +Tim's mommy said they needed to clean the dirty teddy bear. She told Tim to pour water on the teddy bear to wash it. Tim poured water on the teddy bear and scrubbed it clean with soap. He watched as the dirt washed away. + +With the teddy bear all clean, Tim felt happy and safe again. That night, he cuddled with his clean teddy bear and had no nightmares. Tim and his teddy bear slept happily, knowing they could face anything together. +One day, a boy named Tim found a filthy bicycle in his yard. It was all dirty and old. Tim wanted to ride it, but he knew he had to clean it first. So, he got a bucket of water and a cloth and began to scrub the bicycle. + +As Tim cleaned, his friend Sam came over. Sam saw the bicycle and said, "Wow, that's a cool bike! Can I ride it too?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, but we need to clean it first. Help me, and then we can ride together." + +They worked hard to make the bicycle shiny and new. When they were done, they both clapped and were happy. But they didn't know that the bicycle had a problem. The brakes didn't work very well. + +Tim and Sam took turns riding the bicycle. They had lots of fun. But then, Tim rode the bike down a big hill. He tried to stop, but the brakes didn't work. Tim fell off the bicycle and got hurt. His mom came running and saw him crying. She hugged him and said, "I'm so sorry, Tim. We should have checked the bike before you rode it." Tim and Sam learned a lesson that day: always make sure things are safe before you use them. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a fun festival. All the kids were happy and excited. They played games, ate yummy food, and danced to fun music. + +One day, a big wind came. It was harsh and blew very strong. It broke the festival's big tent. The kids were sad and didn't know what to do. They all wanted to fix the tent so they could keep having fun at the festival. + +A little boy named Tim said, "Let's work together and fix the tent!" All the kids agreed and started to help. They pulled the tent back up and tied it down. The wind stopped, and the sun came out again. + +"Yay! We fixed the tent!" said a little girl named Sue. All the kids were happy and went back to having fun at the festival. They knew that when they worked together, they could fix anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to wander and play outside in the sun. One day, he saw a big, tough cat in his yard. The cat looked mean, but Spot wanted to play. + +Spot went up to the cat and asked, "Do you want to play with me in the sun?" The cat shook his head and said, "No, I am too tough to play with a little dog like you." Spot felt sad but did not give up. He knew that everyone needs a friend. + +The next day, Spot saw the cat again. This time, he brought a ball and said, "Let's play together. It's more fun when we are friends." The tough cat thought about it, then agreed to play. They played in the sun all day and had so much fun. The cat learned that being friends was better than being tough and mean. And Spot was happy to have a new friend to wander and play with in the sun. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a rare blue bird. The bird lived in a tree near a log. The bird had a friend, a red squirrel. They liked to play together. + +One day, the bird and the squirrel had a talk. The bird said, "I want to move the log." The squirrel said, "No, I disagree. I like the log here." The bird was sad, but they kept playing. + +The next day, the bird had an idea. "Let's make the log our play house!" The squirrel liked the idea. They played in the log and had fun. They were happy, even though they disagreed before. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter named Tom. He was very important in his village. One day, Tom went into the woods to find food for his friends. + +As Tom walked, he saw a small, shivering rabbit. "Why are you shivering?" Tom asked the rabbit. "I'm cold and scared," said the rabbit. "Don't worry, I will help you," Tom told the rabbit. + +Tom took the rabbit back to the village. He gave it a warm place to stay and food to eat. The rabbit was very happy. Tom's friends were proud of him for helping the rabbit. They knew that Tom was an important and kind hunter. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Tim. Tim loved to crawl in the green grass. One day, he found a big glove on the ground. It was a fair day, and the sun was shining. + +Tim crawled up to the glove and said, "Hello, glove! Can I play with you?" The glove did not say anything, but Tim still wanted to play with it. So, he crawled inside the glove and felt very cozy. + +Soon, a girl named Sue came to pick up her glove. She saw Tim and said, "Hi, little bug! Are you having fun in my glove?" Tim crawled out and said, "Yes, I am! Thank you for letting me play in it." Sue smiled and they both played together in the warm sun on that fair day. +Once upon a time, there was a little purple bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to eat grapes. Every day, he would fly to the grape tree and eat some yummy grapes. + +One day, Bobo was very tired. He needed to relax. So, he found a soft spot under the grape tree and lay down. The sun was warm, and Bobo felt very happy. + +While Bobo was relaxing, he saw his friend, the purple cat named Mimi. Mimi came to eat grapes too. They ate grapes together and played all day. After that, they both relaxed under the grape tree, feeling happy and full. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He saw a deep hole in the ground. Tim was scared to go near the hole, so he stayed away from it. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +Soon, dark clouds came and it started to rain. Tim ran under a tree to stay dry. He felt a little scared because of the loud thunder. But after a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out again. + +When Tim looked up at the sky, he saw a big, beautiful rainbow. The colors made him happy and he was not scared anymore. Tim ran home to tell his mom about the deep hole and the pretty rainbow. +Once upon a time, there was a wide tree. In the tree, there was a little bird named Bob. Bob was always alert. He looked and listened to everything around him. + +One day, while Bob was in his tree, he saw a big cat. The cat was trying to gain the tree. Bob got scared and said, "Go away, big cat! This is my tree!" The big cat looked at Bob and said, "I just want to be friends, Bob." + +Bob thought for a moment and said, "Okay, we can be friends, but you must be nice." The big cat agreed and they played together. They became best friends and lived happily ever after. +One day, a dolphin named Dolly lived in a tidy sea. Dolly loved to speak with her fish friends. They would talk and play all day long. + +One day, a big shark came to the sea. The shark was mean and wanted to eat the fish. Dolly's friends were scared. They did not know what to do. + +Dolly had an idea. She went to the shark and said, "Please, Mr. Shark, do not eat my friends. We can all be friends and play together." The shark thought about it and said, "Okay, I will not eat your friends. Let's play together." + +From that day on, the shark, Dolly, and her fish friends played together in the tidy sea. They learned that speaking and being kind can solve problems. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a stubborn little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and run around the park. One day, his mom asked him to help her with some work. "Please, Tim, help me pick up your toys," she said. But Tim did not want to help. He just wanted to play. + +Tim's mom had an idea. She told him, "If you help me, I will give you some money to buy a new toy." Tim liked the idea of getting a new toy, but he was still stubborn. He thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, I will help you, but only if I get the money first." + +His mom agreed and gave him the money. Tim was happy and started to pick up his toys. He put them away in their right places and made the room look nice and clean. After he was done, his mom thanked him and said, "Good job, Tim! Now you can go and buy your new toy." + +Tim went to the store with his mom and picked out a shiny new toy car. He was so excited to play with it. From that day on, Tim learned that helping others can be rewarding and fun. He was still a little stubborn, but he always remembered to say "please" and help his mom when she needed it. And sometimes, he even got a little money for his hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the soil. He would dig and make mud pies all day long. One day, Tim saw a pretty red hat hanging on a tree. He wanted the hat, but he was too short to reach it. + +Tim felt ashamed that he could not get the hat. He wanted to show his friends the pretty hat. Tim thought hard and came up with a plan. He would use the soil to make a big hill so he could reach the hat. + +Tim worked all day to make the hill. He was very tired, but he did not give up. At last, the hill was big enough for Tim to reach the hat. He climbed up the hill and took the hat from the tree. Tim felt so happy and proud. He could not wait to show his friends the pretty red hat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy had a toy box with many toys. She loved to play with them all day. But Lucy was a bit selfish. She did not like to share her toys with her friends. + +One day, Lucy's mom gave her a new toy. It was a thermometer. Lucy liked to play with the thermometer and pretend she was a doctor. She would check her toys to see if they were sick. + +Lucy's friend, Tim, came to play at her house. He saw the thermometer and wanted to play with it too. But Lucy did not want to share. So, she decided to lock the thermometer in her toy box. Tim was sad and went home. Lucy felt bad for not sharing. + +The next day, Lucy went to Tim's house to say sorry. She brought the thermometer with her. They played together and had lots of fun. Lucy learned that sharing was better than being selfish. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park. She saw a new friend with an unusual face. Mia was not sure if she should talk to the new friend. But she remembered that her mom told her to be kind to everyone. So, Mia went to the new friend and said, "Hi! My name is Mia. What is your name?" + +The new friend smiled and said, "Hi Mia! My name is Lily." Mia and Lily played together all day. They had so much fun. They laughed and talked a lot. They played on the swings, the slide, and even played with a ball. They became very good friends. + +At the end of the day, Mia went home and told her mom about her new friend Lily. Her mom was very proud of her for being kind and talking to someone who looked unusual. Mia learned that it is important to be kind to everyone, no matter what they look like. +Once upon a time, there was a big, furry bear. The bear lived in the woods. He had a friend, a small bird. They liked to play together. + +One day, the sky had many clouds. The bird asked the bear, "Can we play in the clouds?" The bear said, "I can't fly, but you can." The bird was sad because the bear could not play in the clouds with him. + +The bird had an idea. He asked the clouds, "Please, clouds, can you permit my friend, the bear, to play with us?" The clouds said, "Yes, we can help." The clouds came down and the bear and the bird played together in the soft, fluffy clouds. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a gloomy forest, there lived a happy bunny. The bunny loved to dance and play all day long. One day, the bunny met a sad frog who could not dance. + +The bunny wanted to help the frog. They practiced dancing together for a whole year. The frog slowly learned how to dance. They danced in the sun, and they danced in the rain. + +At the end of the year, the frog was no longer sad. The forest was not gloomy anymore. The bunny and the frog danced happily together, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a green cube. The green cube had a magical power to heal. Many people loved the green cube because it helped them feel better when they were sick. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to visit the green cube. Tim had a hurt leg and wanted the green cube to heal him. Tim said, "Green cube, please heal my leg, it hurts a lot." The green cube listened to Tim and used its magical power to heal his leg. Tim felt the pain go away and was very happy. + +Tim thanked the green cube and went back to his friends. They all played together, running and jumping. Tim told his friends about the magical green cube that healed his leg. Everyone loved the green cube, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy triangle. He loved his triangle very much. It was his favorite toy. He played with it every day. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He took his triangle with him. He played with it while his mom sat on a bench. But Tim was selfish. He did not want to share his triangle with the other kids at the park. + +Later, Tim and his mom went home. Tim looked for his triangle, but he could not find it. He had lost it at the park. Tim felt sad. He wished he had shared his triangle with the other kids. + +The next day, Tim and his mom went back to the park. They found his triangle on the ground. Tim was happy. He learned that it is good to share. From that day on, Tim was not selfish. He shared his toys with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big pumpkin. It was in a garden with many other pumpkins. One day, a little girl named Lisa came to the garden. She saw the big pumpkin and wanted to take it home. + +Lisa tried to pick up the big pumpkin, but it was too heavy. She felt sad and bitter. She did not want to leave the pumpkin in the garden. Lisa thought hard and had an idea. She ran to her house and got a big cart. + +Lisa put the big pumpkin on the cart and pulled it home. She was happy that she did not have to leave the pumpkin in the garden. The big pumpkin was now with her, and she was not bitter anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gifted boy named Tom. Tom was very good at playing with blocks. He could make big, tall stacks with them. + +One day, Tom wanted to make the tallest stack ever. He tried and tried, but he could not manage to do it. Tom was sad, but he did not give up. + +Tom asked his friend, Sam, for help. Together, they worked hard and managed to make a very tall stack. Tom was happy, and everyone in the town clapped for them. The gifted boy and his friend had made the tallest stack ever. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to visit her grandma. Grandma lived near a big wild forest. Mia loved to play with the wild animals in the forest. She saw a lazy bear, a fast rabbit, and a tiny bird. + +Mia said to the lazy bear, "Hello, bear! Do you want to play with me?" The bear yawned and said, "I am too tired to play. I just want to sleep." So Mia went to the fast rabbit and asked, "Do you want to play with me?" The rabbit said, "Yes! Let's race!" They ran and ran, but the rabbit was too fast for Mia. + +Mia felt sad that she couldn't play with the bear or keep up with the rabbit. Then, she saw the tiny bird. She asked, "Do you want to play with me?" The bird said, "I would love to! Let's sing a song together." Mia and the bird sang and danced, and they had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and have fun. One day, Spot found a big, yummy treat. He was very happy. + +Spot's friend, Kitty, saw the treat and wanted some too. But Spot did not want to share. Kitty was sad and complained to Spot. Spot just said, "I am not sorry. This is my treat." + +Kitty went away and found a big, scary monster. The monster was hungry and wanted a treat too. Kitty told the monster about Spot's treat. The monster went to Spot and took the treat away. Spot was very sad and sorry, but it was too late. The treat was gone and the monster ate it all. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a brave boy named Tim. He loved going on adventures. One day, he found a big stone in the forest. The stone was very special. + +Tim said to the stone, "Hello, stone! I will take you home with me." The stone replied, "Welcome, brave Tim! I will be your friend." Tim was very happy to have a talking stone as a friend. + +Together, they went on many fun adventures. They played in the park, splashed in the water, and climbed trees. Tim and the stone were the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing outside with his toy car. It was a very hot day, so Tim's mom had a cooler with some cold drinks. Tim felt hot and wanted a cold drink from the cooler. He said, "Mom, can I have a drink?" + +"Of course, Tim," said his mom. She opened the cooler and gave Tim a cold drink. Tim drank it and felt good. He was not hot anymore. + +Later, Tim saw a sad little girl named Lisa. She was crying because she was hot and did not have a cold drink. Tim wanted to comfort her, so he went to his mom and asked, "Can I give Lisa a cold drink from our cooler?" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Tim." She gave him another cold drink from the cooler. Tim took the drink to Lisa and said, "Here, this will make you feel better." + +Lisa stopped crying, drank the cold drink, and felt good. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim." They became friends and played together for the rest of the day. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park with her uncle. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. Sue loved to play with her uncle. They liked to play catch with a big red ball. + +At the park, Sue saw a big black dog. It was playing in a puddle. The dog was all wet. Sue said, "Look, Uncle! The dog is having fun in the water. Can I play with the dog?" Uncle said, "Okay, but be careful not to soak your clothes." + +Sue played with the black dog, and they had so much fun. But then, Sue fell in the puddle. She was all wet, just like the dog. Uncle laughed and said, "I knew that would happen! Now we have to go home and change your clothes." + +Sue and her uncle walked home. Sue was sad that she was wet, but she was happy she got to play with the black dog. Uncle said, "Next time, we will bring a towel, so you can play and not worry about getting wet." + +And from that day on, Sue and her uncle always brought a towel to the park, so Sue could play with the black dog and not get her clothes all wet. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a fake gem. It was very pretty and shiny. She loved it so much that she rubbed it all the time. She showed it to her friend, Tim. + +"Look at my gem!" Sue said to Tim. "I rub it every day." + +But Tim wanted the fake gem too. He tried to take it from Sue. They both pulled on the gem and it broke in half. Sue and Tim were both very sad. + +A kind lady saw them and asked, "Why are you sad?" Sue and Tim told her about the broken gem. The lady smiled and gave them each a new fake gem. They were so happy and thanked the lady. Sue and Tim promised to share and not fight again. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play a game with her friends. They would run and jump and have lots of fun. + +One day, a bossy boy named Tom came to the park. He said, "I want to play the game too, but I want to be the boss." Lily and her friends didn't like how bossy Tom was, but they let him play. + +As they played, Tom would pinch the other kids when they didn't listen to him. "Ouch!" said Lily, "Don't pinch me, Tom!" The other kids didn't like it either, so they all said, "Tom, you can't be the boss anymore." + +Tom felt sad, but he learned that being bossy and pinching was not nice. He said, "I'm sorry, I won't be bossy or pinch anymore." From that day on, Lily, Tom, and their friends played the game together, and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a pale girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy boat. One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her mom and her toy boat. She wanted to sail her boat on the pond. Lily was very excited. + +When they got to the pond, Lily put her toy boat on the water. She watched it sail away. She saw a pretty veil in the water. It was white and shiny. Lily wanted to get the veil for her mom. + +Lily asked her mom for help. Her mom got the veil from the water. She put it on her head and smiled. Lily was happy she found a gift for her mom. They went home after a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big, white house. The house had a tall chimney. A little girl named Lily lived in the house with her mommy and daddy. + +One day, Lily saw a small bird near the chimney. The bird was singing a pretty song. Lily wanted to record the song. She asked her mommy, "Can I record the bird's song?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, let's use my phone to record it." They recorded the bird's song and played it back. The bird's song made Lily and her mommy very happy. + +Later, Lily played the bird's song for her daddy. He smiled and said, "What a lovely song!" They all danced and laughed together. The white house with the tall chimney was filled with joy and music. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her favorite pencil. One day, she was playing with her pencil when she saw her friend, Bunny. + +Kitty and Bunny played with the pencil together. But, oh no! They broke the pencil. Kitty was sad, and Bunny was sorry. + +Bunny said, "Please forgive me, Kitty." Kitty was a good friend, so she forgave Bunny. They hugged and played with a new pencil. And they were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was an enthusiastic dog who loved to play. One day, he saw a group of kids having a race. Spot wanted to join in, so he followed them. + +As the kids ran, Spot followed them, wagging his tail. They laughed and cheered as they raced. Spot was having so much fun. He ran faster and faster, trying to keep up with the kids. + +But then, Spot got tired. He could not run any more. The kids finished the race, but Spot was left behind. He lay down on the ground, sad and tired. Spot learned that he should not try to do everything the kids do. Sometimes, it is better to just watch and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. Mia had a pretty veil. She loved to wear it every day. One day, the veil got dirty. Mia was sad. + +Mia's mom saw the dirty veil. She said, "I recommend we wash it." Mia liked the idea. They washed the veil together. It was clean again. + +But then, Mia's little brother took the veil. He played with it and spoiled it. Mia was sad again. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." They fixed the veil and Mia was happy. She learned to take care of her things and not let them get spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a mild wind. The wind liked to fold leaves and make them dance. One day, the wind met a big tornado. The tornado was very strong and loud. The tornado wanted the wind to join him and make a big mess. + +The wind did not want to make a mess. The wind liked to be nice and gentle. The tornado got angry and tried to make the wind join him. The wind was scared, but did not want to be mean like the tornado. + +In the end, the wind blew very hard to push the tornado away. The tornado went far away and did not come back. The wind was happy to be mild again. The leaves danced and the wind folded them gently. The wind learned that it is better to be nice and gentle than to be mean and scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very important helper in his family. Every day, he would go to the garden and pick fruits and vegetables for his mom and dad. + +One sunny day, Tim went to the garden to pick some apples. He saw a big tree with many apples on it. Tim tried to strike the tree with a stick to make the apples fall down. But the apples were too high for him to reach. + +Tim's mom saw him and came to help. She took a long pick and struck the tree. The apples fell down, and Tim picked them up. They were so happy and had a big apple feast. Tim felt proud that he could help his mom and dad with the important job of picking apples. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Tim. He loved to paint pretty pictures on big walls. Tim was very popular because he made the walls look nice. + +One day, Tim was painting a picture of a big tree with many birds. A lot of people came to watch him paint. They clapped and cheered for him. But then, Tim spilled some paint on his pants. He felt embarrass because everyone saw it. + +Tim's friend, Sally, saw that he was embarrass. She gave him a big hug and told him it was okay. Everyone makes mistakes. Tim smiled, and he continued to paint. The people still loved his painting, and he was still popular. And from that day on, Tim always remembered that it was okay to make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and his dog, Spot. One day, Tim's mom told him not to go near the dirty stair outside their house. But Tim did not listen to his mom. + +Tim went outside and saw the dirty stair. It was old and broken. He wanted to see what was at the top. So, Tim let Spot go up the stair first. Spot went up and down the stair, wagging his tail. Tim thought it was safe, so he started to climb the stair too. + +As Tim climbed the dirty stair, it started to break. He was scared, but he didn't want to go back down. When he got to the top, the stair broke all the way. Tim fell down and got hurt. His mom and dad came running to help him. They were sad that Tim did not listen to them. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. They have a big table where they can build, draw and pretend. The table is unique. It has four legs that can move. Ben and Mia can make the table taller or shorter, or tilt it to one side or the other. + +One day, they decide to make a castle with their blocks. They move the table legs to make the table taller. They put a blanket over the table to make a roof. They use their stuffed animals as guards and princesses. They have a lot of fun. + +"Look at our castle!" Ben says. "It is the best castle ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia agrees. "But I have an idea. Let's move the table legs again and make it even better!" + +They move the table legs to tilt the table to one side. They think it looks like a mountain. They add more blocks and blankets to make it look like a fortress. They are very proud of their work. + +"Wow, our castle is amazing!" Mia says. "It is the most unique castle ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "But I have another idea. Let's move the table legs one more time and make it even more amazing!" + +They move the table legs to make the table shorter. They think it looks like a cave. They take off the blankets and blocks and crawl under the table. They pretend they are explorers and find treasure and monsters. They have even more fun. + +"Look at our cave!" Ben says. "It is the coolest cave ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia says. "But I have no more ideas. How can we move the table legs to make it even more cool?" + +They think hard, but they cannot think of anything else. They look at each other and smile. + +"Maybe we don't need to move the table legs anymore," Ben says. "Maybe we can just play with our toys and have fun." + +"Maybe you are right," Mia says. "Maybe our table is unique and cool no matter how we move the legs." + +They hug each other and laugh. They love their table and their toys. They love their imagination and their adventure. They love being twins and having fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer with their team. Their team is popular. Many kids want to join their team. + +One day, they have a big game. They play hard and have fun. They score many goals. The other team is sad. They score few goals. + +The game is almost finish. Anna and Ben see a boy on the other team. He is alone. He has no friends. He looks sad. Anna and Ben feel sorry for him. + +They decide to do something nice. They run to the boy and say hello. They ask him his name. He says his name is Leo. They tell him he is a good player. They invite him to play with them after the game. + +Leo smiles. He says thank you. He is happy. He makes new friends. Anna and Ben are happy too. They finish the game. They win the game. They hug Leo. They are a good team. +Sara and Ben wanted to decorate the big tree in the garden. They had many shiny things to hang on the branches. They also had a big star for the top. + +"Look, I found a pepper!" Ben said, holding a red fruit. "Can we put it on the tree?" + +Sara shook her head. "No, Ben. Pepper is for eating, not for decorating. It will make the birds sneeze." + +Ben frowned. He wanted to use the pepper. He thought it was pretty and spicy. He did not want to eat it. + +Sara saw that Ben was restless. She had an idea. "Why don't we make a pepper necklace?" she said. "We can use a string and a needle. Then you can wear it or give it to someone." + +Ben smiled. He liked that idea. He and Sara got a string and a needle. They poked holes in the pepper and other fruits. They made a long and colorful necklace. + +They finished decorating the tree. It looked very nice. They put the star on the top. They were happy. + +"Look, Mommy!" Sara said, showing her the necklace. "We made this for you. It has a pepper and other fruits." + +Mommy hugged them. She thanked them for the necklace. She said it was very beautiful and creative. She put it on her neck. + +She also said the tree was very beautiful and festive. She said they did a good job. + +Sara and Ben were proud. They had fun decorating the tree and making the necklace. They loved their mommy. They gave her a kiss. +Lily liked to perform for her family. She would sing and dance and make funny faces. She wanted to be a star when she grew up. One day, she found a big flashlight in her dad's closet. She had an idea. + +She asked her mom and dad and brother to sit on the couch. She turned off the lights and turned on the flashlight. She pointed it at the wall and made shadows with her hands. She made a dog, a bird, a rabbit and a flower. She said, "Look, I can make anything with my hands. I am a perfect performer." + +Her family clapped and cheered. They said, "You are very talented, Lily. We are proud of you." Lily smiled and bowed. She felt happy. + +But then, her brother said, "Can I try too?" He took the flashlight from Lily and pointed it at the wall. He made a shadow of a monster with his hands. He said, "Roar, I am a scary monster. I will eat you all." + +Lily got scared and cried. She said, "Stop it, you are mean. Give me back my flashlight." She tried to grab the flashlight from her brother, but he pushed her away. They started to fight. + +Their mom and dad got angry. They said, "Stop fighting, both of you. You are not being nice to each other. You are ruining the show. You need to share and take turns. And you need to respect each other's feelings. That is what a good performer does." + +Lily and her brother felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We are sorry, Lily and brother. We will share and take turns. And we will respect each other's feelings." They hugged and made up. + +They decided to perform together. They made shadows of animals and people and things. They made funny noises and stories. They made their family laugh and smile. They said, "We are better performers when we work together. We are a perfect team." + +The end. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they are very sleepy. They did not sleep well last night. They had a bad dream about a big monster. + +"Mommy, I want to go to bed," Sara says. She yawns and rubs her eyes. + +"Me too," Ben says. He holds his teddy bear and cuddles with Sara. + +"But it is not night time yet," Mommy says. She looks at the clock. "It is only two o'clock. You have to wait until seven o'clock to go to bed." + +"No, Mommy, we want to go to bed now," Sara and Ben say. They demand to go to bed. They are very tired and cranky. + +Mommy sighs. She knows that Sara and Ben need a nap. She picks them up and carries them to their room. She tucks them in and kisses them. + +"Okay, you can have a nap," Mommy says. "But only for one hour. Then you have to wake up and have a snack. And then you can play again." + +"Okay, Mommy," Sara and Ben say. They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of nice things. They dream of the earth and the stars and the moon. They dream of their toys and books and friends. They are happy and peaceful. They are not sleepy anymore. +Anna and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys and clothes to play with. Anna liked to dress up as a princess. Ben liked to pretend he was a superhero. They had fun together. + +But then Anna saw a big zip on Ben's cape. She wanted to try it. She pulled the zip down and up. It made a funny sound. "Zip, zip, zip!" she said. + +"Stop it, Anna!" Ben said. "That's my cape. You can't touch it. It's mine!" + +Anna did not stop. She liked the zip. She pulled it harder. "Zip, zip, zip!" she said louder. + +Ben got angry. He grabbed his cape from Anna. He pulled it too hard. The zip broke. The cape fell off the hanger. Ben and Anna looked at it. They were scared. + +"Uh-oh," Anna said. "We broke it. Mommy will be mad." + +Ben started to cry. He loved his cape. He was sad. Anna felt sorry. She hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to break it. Maybe we can fix it. Or maybe Mommy can get you a new one." + +Ben stopped crying. He hugged Anna back. He said, "It's okay, Anna. I'm sorry I yelled at you. You can play with my cape sometimes. But be careful with the zip." + +Anna nodded. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a nice brother. You can play with my dress sometimes. But be careful with the hanger." + +They smiled at each other. They picked up the cape and the dress. They put them back on the hanger. They hoped Mommy would not notice. They went back to playing. They were happy again. +Lily and Tom are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books, but they like to pretend they are animals. Lily is a cat and Tom is a dog. They make noises and run around. + +"Meow, meow, I am hungry," Lily says. She sees a cable on the floor. It is from the TV. She thinks it is a snake. She tries to catch it with her paw. + +"Woof, woof, no, no, that is not food," Tom says. He knows the cable is not a snake. He knows it is important for the TV. He tries to stop Lily from biting it. + +But Lily is too fast. She grabs the cable with her teeth and pulls it hard. The TV falls down and makes a loud noise. The cable breaks and sparks fly. Lily and Tom are scared. They run away and hide under the sofa. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and come to the living room. They see the TV on the floor and the broken cable. They see the sparks and smell the smoke. They are angry and worried. + +"What happened here? Who did this?" Mom asks. She looks under the sofa and sees Lily and Tom. They look guilty and sad. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We were playing. Lily thought the cable was a snake. She wanted to feed on it. We did not mean to make a mess," Tom says. + +Mom and Dad sigh. They are not happy, but they are glad Lily and Tom are not hurt. They hug them and tell them to be careful. + +"Next time, do not play with cables. They are not food. They are dangerous. If you are hungry, ask us for a snack. We will feed you something good," Dad says. + +Lily and Tom nod. They say sorry again. They help Mom and Dad clean up the mess. They learn their lesson. They do not play with cables anymore. They play with other toys and books. They are still a cat and a dog, but they are good and safe. +Tom and Lily were playing with their dolls. They pretended to have a tea party and serve cake and juice to their dolls. Tom liked to make up stories and act them out with his dolls. Lily liked to listen and join in sometimes. + +But today, Tom was not honest. He told Lily that his doll was a princess and that her doll was a servant. He said that his doll could have all the cake and juice and that her doll had to serve them. He said that his doll could boss her doll around and tell her what to do. + +Lily did not like this game. She said that her doll was not a servant and that she wanted to share the cake and juice. She said that her doll was her friend and that she did not want to be bossed around. She said that Tom was being mean and unfair. + +Tom did not listen. He said that his doll was the best and that her doll was the worst. He said that his doll could do whatever she wanted and that her doll had to obey. He said that Lily was silly and stupid. + +Lily got angry. She grabbed Tom's doll and threw it on the floor. She said that Tom was a liar and a bully. She said that she did not want to play with him anymore. She ran away with her doll. + +Tom was shocked. He saw his doll on the floor. He saw that her dress was torn and her finger was broken. He felt sad and sorry. He wanted to say sorry to Lily and fix his doll. But it was too late. Lily was gone and his doll was broken. He cried and cried. He wished he had been honest and nice. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They had a favorite slide that was big and fast. They always took turns to go down the slide, but sometimes they wanted to go at the same time. They were competitive and liked to win. + +One day, they saw a new sign near the slide. It had a picture of an alligator and some words. Ben and Lily could not read the words, but they thought the alligator looked scary. They wondered what the sign meant. + +They decided to ask their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They ran to her and pointed at the sign. "Mom, what does this sign say?" they asked. + +Mom looked at the sign and smiled. "It says, 'Do not feed the alligator. He is not friendly. He will bite you.' It is a joke, because there is no alligator in the park. Someone put the sign there to be funny." + +Ben and Lily did not think it was funny. They thought it was mean. They did not like the idea of an alligator near their slide. They wanted to play safely and have fun. + +They asked their mom, "Can we still go on the slide?" + +Mom nodded. "Yes, you can. There is no alligator, remember? But you have to be careful and share. Do not push or shove each other. And do not go too fast. The slide is slippery." + +Ben and Lily agreed. They thanked their mom and ran back to the slide. They decided to allow each other to go first, and to cheer for each other. They had more fun that way. They forgot about the sign and the alligator. They only remembered the slide and their smiles. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many birds. They heard the birds sing. They liked the song. + +"Let's go closer and listen," Tom said. + +"OK," Anna said. + +They walked to the tree and looked up. They saw a bird with bright colors. It was an ancient bird. It had lived for a long time. It knew many songs. + +The bird saw Tom and Anna. It liked them. It offered them a song. + +"Hello, little ones," the bird said. "Do you want to hear a song?" + +"Yes, please," Tom and Anna said. + +The bird sang a song. It was a song about the sun and the moon. It was a song about the stars and the earth. It was a song about love and peace. + +Tom and Anna listened. They felt happy. They clapped their hands. + +"Thank you, bird," Tom and Anna said. + +"You're welcome, little ones," the bird said. "Come back anytime. I have more songs to offer." +Poppy was a gentle dog who liked to play with her friends. She had a big ball that she could roll and chase and catch. One day, she saw a new friend in the park. He was a small cat with black and white fur. Poppy wanted to say hello and share her ball. + +"Hi, I am Poppy. Do you want to play with me?" she asked the cat. + +The cat looked at Poppy and her ball. He was scared of the big dog and the loud ball. He did not want to play. He wanted to run away. + +"No, thank you. I do not like dogs or balls. Go away!" he said to Poppy. + +Poppy was sad and confused. She did not understand why the cat did not like her. She was not mean or loud. She was gentle and friendly. She wanted to be his friend. + +"Please, do not go. I am nice. I will not hurt you. We can have fun together," she said to the cat. + +The cat shook his head and turned around. He ran to a tree and climbed up. He hid behind the leaves and hoped that Poppy would leave him alone. + +Poppy followed the cat and looked up at the tree. She saw his eyes peeking at her. She wagged her tail and smiled. + +"Come down, please. I have an idea. We can play a different game. We can play hide and seek. You can hide and I will seek. It will be fun. Please, please, please," she said to the cat. + +The cat thought for a moment. He liked to hide and seek. He was good at it. He decided to give Poppy a chance. He nodded and said to Poppy: + +"Okay, okay, okay. We can play hide and seek. But you have to count to ten and close your eyes. And no cheating!" + +Poppy was happy and excited. She agreed to the rules and closed her eyes. She counted to ten and said: + +"Ready or not, here I come!" + +She opened her eyes and looked for the cat. She searched behind the bushes, under the bench, and in the sandbox. She could not find him. He was very good at hiding. She wondered where he was. + +Then she heard a soft meow from the tree. She looked up and saw the cat smiling at her. He had tricked her. He had not moved from his spot. He had stayed in the tree. + +Poppy laughed and said: + +"You are very smart and sneaky. You win. You are good at hide and seek. I like you. You are my friend." + +The cat laughed too and said: + +"You are very kind and funny. You lose. You are bad at hide and seek. I like you too. You are my friend." + +Poppy and the cat became friends. They played hide and seek and other games. They learned to like each other's differences. They had fun together. They were gentle and happy. +Jill and Tom were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked to look at the magazines that their mom had on the table. They liked the pictures of animals, cars, and people. They tried to read the words, but they were too hard. + +"Look, Tom, a big lion!" Jill said, pointing at a magazine. "It has yellow fur and sharp teeth. It can roar very loud." + +"Wow, Jill, that is a cool lion!" Tom said, picking up the magazine. "Can I see it?" + +"Sure, Tom, you can see it. But you have to give it back to me. It is my turn to look at it." Jill said, handing him the magazine. + +Tom looked at the lion for a while. Then he saw another magazine that had a picture of a car. He liked cars. He wanted to see the car. He put the lion magazine on the floor and grabbed the car magazine. + +"Hey, Tom, what are you doing?" Jill asked, seeing him take the car magazine. "You have to give me back the lion magazine. It is my turn to look at it." + +"No, Jill, I want to see the car. It is red and shiny. It can go very fast." Tom said, holding the car magazine. + +"But, Tom, that is not fair. You have to share. You can't quit looking at the lion and take the car. You have to wait for your turn." Jill said, getting angry. + +"No, Jill, I don't want to share. I want to see the car. You can't have it." Tom said, getting angry too. + +They started to pull the car magazine from each other. They shouted and cried. They made a big mess. The magazines fell on the floor. They felt dizzy from fighting. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Jill and Tom fighting over the car magazine. She saw the magazines on the floor. She was not happy. + +"Jill, Tom, what are you doing?" She asked, in a stern voice. "Why are you fighting over the magazines? Why are you making a mess?" + +"Mom, Tom quit looking at the lion and took the car. He won't share. He won't give me back the lion. It is my turn to look at it." Jill said, pointing at Tom. + +"Mom, Jill wants the car. She won't let me see it. She won't wait for her turn. She is mean." Tom said, pointing at Jill. + +"Jill, Tom, you both have to stop fighting. You both have to share. You both have to take turns. You both have to be nice. You both have to say sorry." Mom said, in a calm voice. + +Jill and Tom looked at each other. They felt bad for fighting. They felt sorry for making mom unhappy. They let go of the car magazine. + +"Sorry, Tom. I was mean. You can see the car. I can wait for my turn." Jill said, in a soft voice. + +"Sorry, Jill. I was mean too. You can have the lion. I can share." Tom said, in a soft voice too. + +They hugged each other. They hugged mom. They picked up the magazines from the floor. They looked at them together. They smiled and laughed. They were happy. Mom was happy too. +Anna and Ben were at the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings and slide. Anna wanted to swing high and fast, but Ben was scared. He said, "Swinging is stupid. You can fall and hurt yourself." + +Anna said, "No, swinging is fun. You are just a baby. Look, I can swing higher than the trees!" She pushed herself harder and harder, until she felt like she was flying. + +Ben watched her and felt angry. He wanted to make her stop. He had an idea. He said, "Anna, look! There is a shark in the pond!" He pointed to the water, where a big fin was sticking out. + +Anna looked and screamed. She was afraid of sharks. She let go of the swing and jumped off. She ran to her mom and hugged her. She said, "Mom, there is a shark in the pond! It will eat us!" + +Mom looked and laughed. She said, "That is not a shark, Anna. That is a toy. Someone put it there as a joke. It is harmless." + +Anna felt silly and angry. She realized that Ben had lied to her. She said, "Ben, you are a liar and a meanie. You made me scared for nothing. You are the stupid one, not me." + +Ben felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was jealous of you. You can swing so well. I wanted to make you stop. I didn't mean to scare you so much." + +Anna said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But don't lie to me again. And don't be afraid of swinging. It is fun. Come, I will teach you how to swing. Maybe you can swing higher than the trees too." + +Ben said, "Okay, Anna. Thank you. You are a good sister. I will try to swing with you." + +They hugged and went back to the swings. They swung together, high and fast, and laughed. Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy that they made up. She said, "My children are brave and kind. I love them very much." +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with trains. They have a big box of trains and tracks. They make a station with blocks and stickers. They have fun. + +One day, Mom says they have to go to the store. She says they have to put away their trains and station. Ben and Mia say yes, but they forget. They leave their trains and station on the floor. + +When they come back from the store, they see their dog, Rex. Rex is big and furry. He likes to chew on things. He sees the trains and station on the floor. He thinks they are toys for him. He chews on them. He breaks them. He makes a mess. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They see their trains and station are ruined. They cry. Mom is angry. She says they should have listened to her. She says they have to clean up the mess. Ben and Mia say sorry. They learn to not forget. They hug their dog. They hope to get new trains and station someday. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with paper. They cut paper, fold paper, draw on paper. One day, they find a big paper in the park. It is weird. It has many colors and shapes on it. + +"Look, Ben, what is this?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know, Mia. It is weird. Maybe it is a map," Ben says. + +They walk to the paper and pick it up. It is heavy and soft. They try to read the words on it, but they are too hard. They see a big red X on the paper. + +"Maybe the X is a treasure," Mia says. + +"Let's go and find it," Ben says. + +They walk with the paper and look around. They see a big tree, a slide, a swing, a bench. They do not see a treasure. + +"Where is the treasure, Ben?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know, Mia. Maybe it is not a map. Maybe it is a joke," Ben says. + +They are sad. They walk back to the paper and put it down. They see a man running to them. He is wearing a hat and a coat. He looks angry. + +"Hey, you kids, give me back my paper!" he shouts. + +"Who are you?" Ben asks. + +"I am a spy. That paper is a secret code. You are not supposed to see it," the man says. + +He grabs the paper and runs away. Ben and Mia are scared. They run to their moms and tell them what happened. + +"That was weird," Mia says. + +"Yes, it was," Ben says. + +They hug their moms and go home. They decide to play with their own paper next time. +Tim wanted to have a haircut like his dad. His dad had short hair and looked very cool. Tim had long hair and looked very messy. He asked his mom to take him to the barber, but his mom said no. She said he was too young and his hair was fine. + +Tim was sad and angry. He decided to cut his own hair. He went to his room and searched for scissors. He found some in his drawer. They were heavy and sharp. He took them and went to the bathroom. He looked at himself in the mirror and started to cut his hair. + +He cut and cut and cut. He did not know how to do it right. He made his hair very uneven and weird. He also cut his ear and it hurt. He started to cry. His mom heard him and ran to the bathroom. She saw him and gasped. + +"Tim, what have you done?" she asked. She was shocked and worried. + +"I wanted to have a haircut like dad," Tim said. He was sorry and scared. + +"Oh, Tim, you should have asked me for help. You can't cut your own hair with scissors. You could have hurt yourself badly. Come here, let me see your ear. We need to go to the doctor and then to the barber," she said. She hugged him and took him to the car. + +Tim learned his lesson. He never tried to cut his own hair again. He waited for his mom to take him to the barber, who fixed his hair and made him look nice. He also gave him a sticker and a lollipop. Tim was happy and thanked the barber. He said he liked his new haircut and he would be careful with scissors. His mom smiled and kissed him. She said she loved him and his hair. +One day, a little boy named Ben saw a big armchair in his grandpa's house. He wanted to sit on it and feel powerful, like a king. He ran to the armchair and tried to climb on it, but it was too high for him. He looked around and saw a stool. He dragged the stool to the armchair and used it to enter the armchair. + +He felt very happy and proud. He pretended to be a king and ordered everyone to do what he said. He said to his grandpa, "Bring me a cookie!" He said to his grandma, "Sing me a song!" He said to his sister, "Give me your toy!" He did not say please or thank you. He was very rude and bossy. + +His family did not like his behavior. They felt sad and angry. They did not want to play with him or listen to him. They ignored him and left him alone on the armchair. Ben felt lonely and bored. He realized that he was not powerful, but selfish. He wished he had been kind and polite. + +He got down from the armchair and said sorry to his family. He said, "I was wrong to be mean to you. I love you and I want to be nice to you. Can we play together?" His family forgave him and hugged him. They said, "We love you too, Ben. You don't need to be a king to be powerful. You are powerful when you are good and respectful." They shared cookies, songs, and toys, and had fun together. + +The moral of the story is: Being kind and polite is more powerful than being rude and bossy. +Lisa and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys and books. They are popular with their friends. + +One day, their mom says, "It is time to do the laundry. You can help me. Lisa, you take the white clothes. Ben, you take the colored clothes. Put them in the baskets." + +Lisa and Ben nod. They go to their room. They see their clothes on the floor. They start to pick them up. + +"Look, Lisa, this is my red shirt. It is my favorite," Ben says. + +"Look, Ben, this is my white dress. It is my favorite," Lisa says. + +They put their clothes in the baskets. But they make a mistake. Lisa puts some colored clothes in the white basket. Ben puts some white clothes in the colored basket. + +They do not notice. They carry the baskets to the laundry room. They give them to their mom. + +Their mom says, "Thank you, Lisa and Ben. You are good helpers. But wait, something is wrong. Why are there colored clothes in the white basket? Why are there white clothes in the colored basket?" + +Lisa and Ben look at the baskets. They see their mistake. They feel sorry. + +They say, "We are sorry, mom. We did not pay attention. We mixed the clothes." + +Their mom says, "It is okay, Lisa and Ben. Everyone makes mistakes. But we have to fix them. We have to unite the clothes by color. Can you help me?" + +Lisa and Ben say, "Yes, mom. We can help you. We will unite the clothes by color." + +They take the clothes out of the baskets. They sort them by color. They put them back in the right baskets. + +They say, "We did it, mom. We united the clothes by color." + +Their mom says, "Well done, Lisa and Ben. You are good helpers. And you are good learners. You learned to pay attention. And you learned to unite things that belong together." + +Lisa and Ben smile. They hug their mom. They are happy. They learned a new word. They learned to unite. +Lila wanted to wear her new dress. It was pink and had flowers on it. She liked it very much. She took it from her closet and tried to put it on. + +But the dress was too small. It did not fit her. She could not pull it over her head. She felt sad and angry. She wanted to wear her new dress. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the dress. "Mom, look! My dress does not fit me! It is too small!" she cried. + +Her mom hugged her and smiled. "Don't worry, Lila. Your dress is not too small. It is just too thick. It is a winter dress. It is for when it is cold outside. Now it is summer. It is hot outside. You need a thinner dress. A summer dress." + +She took Lila to her closet and helped her find a thinner dress. It was yellow and had butterflies on it. She liked it too. She put it on and it fit her. She felt happy and proud. She thanked her mom and gave her a kiss. + +She ran to the mirror and looked at herself. She twirled and laughed. She liked her yellow dress. It was a summer dress. It was for when it is hot outside. She was ready to go and play. +There was a big land with many people. They all had different colors and ways. Some were white, some were black, some were brown, some were yellow. Some liked to sing, some liked to dance, some liked to read, some liked to play. + +One day, a white man said he wanted to build a nation. He said his nation would be the best and the strongest. He said only white people could live in his nation. He said he did not like the other colors and ways. He said he would take their land and make them go away. + +He and his white friends started to build walls and fences. They took the land and the water and the trees from the other people. They made the other people sad and angry. They said they did not want to share or learn or be friends. + +But the other people did not give up. They said they wanted to build a nation too. They said their nation would be for everyone. They said they liked the different colors and ways. They said they would work together and help each other. They said they wanted to be happy and free. + +They and their friends started to build bridges and roads. They shared the land and the water and the trees with each other. They made the white man and his friends confused and scared. They said they wanted to talk and listen and be friends. + +The white man and his friends saw the other nation. They saw how big and beautiful and strong it was. They saw how the people smiled and laughed and hugged. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were wrong and sorry. They said they wanted to join the other nation. They said they wanted to change and learn and be friends. + +The other people welcomed the white man and his friends. They said they forgave them and loved them. They said they were happy to have them. They said they were all one nation. They said they were all one family. + +The moral of the story is: We should not judge or hate people by their color or way. We should respect and appreciate the diversity and beauty of people. We should build a nation of peace and harmony, not of war and division. We should be friends and family, not enemies and strangers. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big pot, some spoons, and some things from the fridge. + +"Let's make soup!" said Tom. "I have some carrots and cheese and water." + +"OK!" said Lily. "I have some salt and pepper and bread." + +They put everything in the pot and stirred it with the spoons. They smelled the soup and smiled. + +"It smells good!" said Tom. + +"Let's taste it!" said Lily. + +They each took a spoonful of soup and put it in their mouths. But as soon as they did, they felt a hot and spicy feeling. They spit out the soup and coughed. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" they cried. "It hurts!" + +They ran to the sink and drank some water. They looked at each other with tears in their eyes. + +"What happened?" asked Tom. + +"I don't know!" said Lily. "Maybe we put too much pepper in the soup." + +They looked at the pot and saw a lot of black dots in the soup. They realized they had used the wrong pepper. They had used the hot pepper that their dad liked, not the sweet pepper that they liked. + +They felt confused and silly. They had made a big mistake. They also felt panic. What if their mom and dad saw the mess they had made? What if they got angry? + +They decided to clean up the kitchen and throw away the soup. They hoped their mom and dad would not notice. They learned a lesson. Next time, they would be more careful with the pepper. +Lily and Ben like to play hide and seek in the park. Lily is good at hiding, but Ben is good at finding. One day, they see a big tree with many leaves. Lily thinks it is a good place to hide. + +"Ben, you count to ten and then you find me, okay?" Lily says. + +"Okay, Lily. One, two, three..." Ben starts to count. + +Lily runs to the big tree and climbs up. She finds a high branch and sits on it. She is happy because she thinks Ben will not see her. + +"Ten! Ready or not, here I come!" Ben shouts. He looks around the park and tries to find Lily. He sees the swings, the slide, the sandbox, but he does not see Lily. He wonders where she is. + +He walks to the big tree and looks up. He sees a point of Lily's red hair among the leaves. He smiles and says, "I see you, Lily! You are hiding in the tree!" + +Lily is surprised and sad. She thinks Ben cheated. She says, "No, you don't see me! You are lying! You have to find me fair!" + +Ben is confused and hurt. He says, "I am not lying, Lily! I see you with my eyes! You are hiding in the tree! That is not fair!" + +Lily and Ben start to argue. They do not want to play anymore. They are both angry and sad. They do not know how to make up. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a ball in his mouth. They want to play with the dog and the ball. + +"Hi, doggy! Can we play with you?" Tom asks. + +The dog wags his tail and drops the ball. Tom and Mia run to get the ball. But the ball is not a ball. It is a dirty sock. + +"Yuck! This is not a ball. This is a sock. A disgusting sock!" Mia says. + +She throws the sock away. The dog barks and runs after the sock. He picks it up with his mouth and brings it back to Tom and Mia. + +"Good doggy! You rescued the sock!" Tom says. + +He tries to take the sock from the dog's mouth. But the dog does not let go. He growls and shakes his head. + +"Bad doggy! Give me the sock!" Tom says. + +He pulls harder on the sock. The dog pulls harder too. They have a tug-of-war with the sock. + +"Stop it, Tom! Stop it, doggy! You are hurting the sock!" Mia says. + +She runs to Tom and the dog. She tries to make them stop. But they do not listen. They keep pulling on the sock. + +Suddenly, the sock rips in half. Tom falls backwards. The dog runs away with his half of the sock. Mia picks up the other half of the sock. + +"Look, Tom! You broke the sock!" Mia says. + +She shows him the torn sock. Tom looks at the sock. He feels sad. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I did not mean to break the sock. I just wanted to play with the dog and the ball." Tom says. + +He hugs Mia. Mia hugs him back. + +"It's okay, Tom. The sock was not ours anyway. It was the dog's. Maybe he likes disgusting socks." Mia says. + +They laugh and throw away the sock. They go to find another ball to play with. A clean ball. +Lily liked to play with her toy phone. She pretended to call her friends and talk about fun things. Sometimes she made funny noises and laughed. She liked to ring her phone and hear it beep. + +One day, she saw a big book on the shelf. It had a picture of a whale on the cover. She loved whales. They were big and blue and had a funny spout. She wanted to learn more about them. She asked her mom if she could read the book. + +"Sure, honey, but it's a big book. Maybe we can read it together later," her mom said. + +Lily nodded, but she was too curious to wait. She took the book and opened it on the floor. She looked at the pictures and tried to read the words. She saw a whale jumping out of the water. She saw a whale swimming with other whales. She saw a whale with a big smile. + +She was so happy that she forgot about her toy phone. She left it on the couch. She did not hear it ring. + +But someone else did. It was Max, her big brother. He was bored and wanted to play a trick on Lily. He saw her toy phone and picked it up. He pressed the buttons and made it ring. He pretended to be a whale. + +"Hello, this is the whale. Is Lily there?" he said in a deep voice. + +Lily heard the phone and ran to the couch. She picked it up and said hello. + +"Hello, Lily. I'm the whale from the book. I want to be your friend. Can you come and play with me?" Max said. + +Lily was surprised and scared. She did not know what to say. She was shy and did not like to talk to strangers. She looked at the book and saw the whale smiling. She wondered if it was really him. + +"Are you really the whale?" she asked. + +"Yes, I am. I'm lonely and I need a friend. You like whales, don't you?" Max said. + +Lily did like whales, but she did not like this voice. It sounded mean and scary. She wanted to hang up, but she did not know how. + +"Please, Lily, come and play with me. I'll show you the ocean and the fish and the coral. It's fun and beautiful. Don't you want to see it?" Max said. + +Lily felt tempted. She wanted to see the ocean and the fish and the coral. She loved the pictures in the book. She wondered if it was really fun and beautiful. + +"Maybe," she said. + +"Great, then come with me. Just close your eyes and wish hard. I'll be there in a second," Max said. + +Lily was confused. She did not know how to go with the whale. She did not know if she should trust him. She looked at the book and saw the whale jumping out of the water. She wondered if he was really friendly. + +She closed her eyes and wished hard. She wished to see the whale and the ocean and the fish and the coral. She wished to have a friend. + +But nothing happened. She opened her eyes and saw the phone. She heard the voice. + +"Ha ha ha, gotcha! It's me, Max. You're so silly, Lily. There's no whale. It's just a toy phone. You fell for it. You're so gullible," Max said. + +Lily felt angry and sad. She realized it was a trick. She did not like Max. He was mean and rude. He made fun of her. He ruined her dream. + +She threw the phone on the floor and ran to her mom. She cried and told her what happened. + +Her mom hugged her and comforted her. She scolded Max and made him apologize. She told Lily that she was smart and brave and that she had a good imagination. She told her that she could still read the book and learn about whales. She told her that she loved her. + +Lily felt better. She forgave Max and hugged him. She went back to the book and looked at the pictures. She smiled and imagined that the whale was her friend. She wished that one day she could see him for real. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play soccer. They have a ball and two goals. They pretend they are in a big stadium with many people. They cheer and clap for each other. + +One day, Tom has a new idea. He says, "Let's play sack race!" He shows Jen a big sack. He says, "We put our legs in the sack and hop to the goal. It is fun and hard. Do you want to try?" + +Jen nods. She thinks it sounds fun. She says, "OK, let's do it. But we need to be careful. We don't want to fall and hurt ourselves." + +They put their legs in the sack and hold it up. They count to three and start hopping. They laugh and giggle. They try to go fast and straight. But it is not easy. They wobble and sway. Sometimes they bump into each other. + +Tom is ahead of Jen. He sees the goal. He says, "I am going to win! I am the best!" He hops faster. But he does not see a rock. He trips over the rock and falls. He rolls out of the sack. He says, "Ouch! That hurts!" + +Jen sees Tom fall. She stops hopping. She runs to Tom. She says, "Are you OK, Tom? Do you need help?" She helps him get up. She says, "It is not important who wins. It is important that we are friends. And that we have fun." + +Tom smiles. He says, "You are right, Jen. You are a good friend. And this is a fun game. Can we play again?" + +Jen nods. She says, "Yes, we can. But let's move the rock first. And let's cheer and clap for each other. Like in the big stadium." + +They hug and pick up the sack. They move the rock. They hop to the goal. They cheer and clap for each other. They have fun. +Sara liked to watch the circus on TV. She saw people perform tricks with animals, balls, and fire. She wanted to perform too. She asked her mom for a wire and a hat. + +Her mom gave her a wire and a hat. Sara put the wire on the floor and the hat on her head. She tried to walk on the wire like the circus people. But the wire was too thin and wobbly. Sara fell down and hurt her knee. She was confused. Why was it so hard to walk on the wire? + +Her mom came and hugged her. She said, "Sara, the circus people practice a lot to walk on the wire. They also have a special wire that is strong and steady. And they have a net under them in case they fall. You are brave to try, but it is not safe to walk on a wire at home. Why don't you perform something else?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She said, "Can I perform a song?" Her mom said, "Sure, you can perform a song. What song do you want to sing?" Sara said, "I want to sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Her mom said, "That's a lovely song. Let's sing it together." Sara and her mom sang the song and clapped their hands. Sara felt happy. She liked to perform with her mom. +Anna was very scared. She had to take an exam at school. She did not like exams. They made her feel bad. She did not know the answers to the questions. She wished she could stay at home with her mom and dad. + +"Anna, it's time to go to school," her mom said. "You have to take your exam today. Don't be scared. You can do it." + +Anna shook her head. She did not want to go. She hugged her mom and cried. "Mom, I don't want to take the exam. I don't know anything. I will fail." + +Her mom hugged her back and smiled. "Anna, you know a lot of things. You are a smart girl. You can pass the exam. You just have to imagine that you are playing a game. A game with words and numbers. And you are very good at games, right?" + +Anna nodded. She liked games. She liked words and numbers. Maybe the exam was not so bad. Maybe it was like a game. + +"Okay, mom. I will try to imagine that the exam is a game. But can you come with me to school? I don't want to go alone." + +Her mom kissed her forehead and said, "Of course, I will come with you. I will be with you until you enter the classroom. And I will be waiting for you when you finish. Now, let's go. We don't want to be late." + +Anna took her mom's hand and walked to the car. She looked at the sky. It was gray and cloudy. She hoped the sun would come out soon. She hoped the exam would be easy. She hoped she would have fun. She hoped she would make her mom proud. She imagined that she was going to play a game. A game with words and numbers. A game that she could win. +Sara liked to print with her crayons. She had many colors and papers. She made pictures of flowers, stars, and animals. She wanted to show her pictures to her mom and dad. + +She put her pictures in a big envelope. She looked for something to close it. She saw a sticker with a seal on it. The seal was gray and had a ball on its nose. Sara thought it was cute. She put the sticker on the envelope. + +She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making cookies. "Mom, look what I made!" Sara said, holding the envelope. "Can I give it to dad when he comes home?" + +"Of course, sweetie, that's very nice of you," mom said, smiling. "But first, why don't you have a cookie? They are tasty and warm." + +Sara took a cookie and bit it. It was chocolate and peanut butter. Her favorite. She said, "Mmm, thank you, mom. This is the best cookie ever." + +Mom hugged her and said, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm proud of you and your pictures. I'm sure dad will love them too." + +Sara finished her cookie and put the envelope on the table. She waited for dad to come home. She hoped he would like the seal sticker. She thought it was funny and cute. She wondered if dad liked seals too. +Tom and Anna were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. They had a big magnifying glass and a notebook. + +"Look, Anna, what is that?" Tom said, pointing to a shiny thing under a bush. He ran over and picked it up. It was a metal key with a star on it. + +"Wow, maybe it opens a secret door!" Anna said, following him. "Let's see if we can find it!" + +They searched all over the garden, but they could not find any door that matched the key. They were about to give up when they saw a big wooden box behind the shed. It had a lock with a star on it. + +"Maybe this is it!" Tom said, excited. He put the key in the lock and turned it. The box opened with a click. + +Inside the box, there was a big, juicy steak wrapped in foil. It smelled delicious. + +"Who put this here?" Anna wondered. "It's so mysterious!" + +"Maybe it's a reward for finding the key!" Tom guessed. "Or maybe it's a trap!" + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their dad. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" he asked, smiling. "Did you find my surprise?" + +"Surprise?" Tom and Anna said, confused. + +"Yes, I hid a steak in the box for you. I wanted to make you a special lunch. Do you like it?" + +Tom and Anna looked at each other and smiled. They liked steak very much. + +"Thank you, dad!" they said, hugging him. "You're the best!" + +They took the steak inside and ate it with their dad. It was the best lunch ever. They still wondered how their dad knew they liked to play spies, but they decided it was part of the mystery. +Anna loves to read novels. Novels are books with many pages and stories. She likes to imagine the people and places in the novels. Sometimes she pretends she is in the novels too. + +One day, Anna finds a huge novel in her room. It is bigger than her bed. She wonders who gave it to her. She opens the novel and sees many pictures and words. She starts to read the first page. + +Suddenly, she hears a voice. "Hello, Anna. I am the fairy of the novel. I am here to take you on an adventure. Do you want to come with me?" The voice comes from the novel. Anna is surprised and curious. She looks at the novel and sees a small fairy with wings and a wand. The fairy smiles at her. + +"Yes, I want to come with you. Where are we going?" Anna asks. + +"We are going to the land of magic, where anything can happen. You can meet dragons, unicorns, mermaids, and more. You can fly, swim, and explore. You can make wishes and see them come true. Are you ready?" The fairy says. + +Anna nods. She is excited and happy. She holds the fairy's hand and jumps into the novel. They disappear into the pages. Anna's adventure begins. +Sara and Ben were bored. They had nothing to do in their room. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. They looked at their books, but they did not want to read them. They looked at their window, but they did not see anything fun outside. + +"Let's go to the attic," Ben said. "Maybe we can find something interesting there." + +"But we are not allowed to go there," Sara said. "Mom and Dad said it is dangerous." + +"Who cares?" Ben said. "They are not here. They went to the store. Come on, it will be fun." + +Ben took Sara's hand and led her to the door. He had a key in his pocket. He had found it under the couch. He thought it was the key to the attic. He put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened with a creak. + +"Wow, look at all this stuff!" Ben said. He ran inside and started to explore. He saw boxes, bags, clothes, books, toys, and many other things. He picked up a hat and put it on his head. He looked like a pirate. + +Sara followed him slowly. She was scared. She did not like the attic. It was dark, dusty, and spooky. She heard noises and saw shadows. She wished they were back in their room. + +"Ben, can we go now?" Sara said. "I don't like it here." + +"Wait a minute," Ben said. "I want to see what's in that chest." + +He walked to a big wooden chest in the corner. He lifted the lid and peeked inside. He saw something shiny and round. He reached for it. + +"Ben, don't touch that!" Sara said. "It might be dangerous." + +But it was too late. Ben grabbed the shiny thing and pulled it out. It was a bell. A loud bell. A very loud bell. + +The bell rang and rang and rang. It made a terrible noise. It hurt their ears. It scared them. + +"Help! Help!" Sara and Ben screamed. They dropped the bell and ran to the door. They wanted to get out of the attic. They wanted to go back to their room. + +But the door was locked. The key was inside the chest. They had no way to open it. + +They banged on the door and cried. They hoped Mom and Dad would come back soon. They hoped they would hear them and save them. + +They learned their lesson. They never went to the attic again. They never used the key again. They never said they were bored again. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many nuts on it. They wanted to pick some nuts and eat them. + +But there was a squirrel on the tree. The squirrel was very wealthy. He had many nuts in his home inside the tree. He did not like to share his nuts with anyone. He saw Tim and Lily and he was angry. + +He shouted at them. "Go away! These are my nuts! You cannot have them!" Tim and Lily were scared. They did not want to make the squirrel mad. But they were also hungry. They asked the squirrel nicely. "Please, can we have some nuts? We are very hungry. We will not take many." + +The squirrel did not answer. He just glared at them and made a loud noise. He threw some nuts at them. The nuts hit Tim and Lily and hurt them. They cried and ran away. + +The squirrel was happy. He had his nuts all to himself. But he was also lonely. He had no friends to play with or share with. He wished he had been nicer to Tim and Lily. Maybe they could have been his friends. But it was too late. They were gone. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to travel with their parents. They go to many places and see many things. Sometimes they travel by car, sometimes by train, sometimes by plane. + +One day, they travel by plane to a big city. They are very excited. They look out the window and see clouds and birds. They talk to each other. + +"Look, Tom, there is a big bird!" Sara says. + +"Wow, Sara, it is very pretty. Do you think it can fly as fast as the plane?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it can. Maybe it wants to say hello to us." Sara says. + +They laugh and smile. They are happy. + +When they arrive at the big city, they go to a hotel with their parents. The hotel is very nice. It has a big bed, a TV, and a shower. Sara and Tom like the shower. It makes them feel clean and fresh. They turn on the water and play with the soap and the bubbles. They sing and splash. + +"Tom, this shower is so fun!" Sara says. + +"Yes, Sara, it is. And the water is warm and soft. It feels good on my skin." Tom says. + +They enjoy the shower. They are comfortable. + +After the shower, they dry themselves with a towel and put on their pajamas. They are ready to sleep. They cuddle with their parents on the big bed and watch some TV. They see pictures of the big city and the places they will visit tomorrow. They are curious and eager. + +"Mom, Dad, can we go to the park tomorrow?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, Sara, we can. The park has a lot of flowers and trees and animals. You will like it." Mom says. + +"And can we go to the museum too?" Tom asks. + +"Of course, Tom, we can. The museum has a lot of paintings and sculptures and fossils. You will learn a lot." Dad says. + +They thank their parents and give them a hug and a kiss. They are grateful and loving. + +They turn off the TV and close their eyes. They dream of the big city and the places they will visit tomorrow. They are adventurous and happy. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play at the beach. They had a big bucket and a small shovel each. They wanted to make the best sand castle ever. They were very competitive and always tried to outdo each other. + +One day, they saw a big boat near the shore. It had a huge anchor that hung from a rope. Sara and Tom stared at the anchor with wonder. They thought it would be perfect for their sand castle. They ran towards the boat and asked the captain if they could borrow the anchor. + +The captain was a kind man who liked children. He smiled and said, "Sure, you can borrow the anchor, but be careful. It is very heavy and you need to bring it back before I leave. Do you promise?" + +Sara and Tom nodded eagerly and said, "We promise, we promise!" They grabbed the rope and pulled the anchor with all their strength. It was very hard, but they managed to drag it to their spot on the sand. They were very happy and proud. They started to decorate their sand castle with the anchor. + +But soon, they began to argue. Sara wanted to put the anchor on top of the tower. Tom wanted to put it in front of the gate. They both thought their idea was better. They pulled and pushed the anchor, trying to get their way. They forgot about the captain and the boat. + +The captain was ready to leave. He looked for the children and the anchor. He saw them fighting over the anchor on the sand. He was angry and worried. He shouted, "Hey, you two, stop that! Give me back my anchor, now! I have to go!" + +Sara and Tom heard the captain and felt scared. They realized they had broken their promise. They dropped the anchor and ran to the captain. They said, "We're sorry, we're sorry! We were just playing. Please don't be mad at us!" + +The captain sighed and shook his head. He said, "You should not fight over things that are not yours. And you should keep your promises. Now, help me carry the anchor back to the boat. And don't touch it again!" + +Sara and Tom felt ashamed and sorry. They helped the captain carry the anchor back to the boat. They said, "Thank you for letting us borrow the anchor. We're sorry we made you angry. We won't do it again!" + +The captain smiled and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, be more careful and respectful. And remember, sharing is better than competing. Now, go and play nicely. And have fun!" + +Sara and Tom nodded and said, "We will, we will!" They hugged the captain and waved goodbye. They went back to their sand castle and decided to share it. They played nicely and had fun. They learned their lesson. And they never stared at the anchor again. +Sam and Lily were twins who lived on a large farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals, help with the chores, and explore the fields. One day, they saw a big truck with a shiny trailer parked near the barn. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +They ran to the truck and climbed on the trailer. They saw many cages with different animals. There were rabbits, chickens, ducks, and pigs. Sam and Lily thought they were cute and wanted to pet them. They opened one of the cages and took out a rabbit. It was soft and fluffy and wiggled its nose. + +"Look, Lily, a bunny!" Sam said, holding the rabbit in his arms. + +"Can we keep it, Sam?" Lily asked, reaching out to touch the rabbit. + +"Maybe, if we ask mom and dad," Sam said. He waved to the driver of the truck, who was talking to their dad near the barn. "Hey, mister, can we have this bunny?" + +The driver looked at them and frowned. He walked quickly to the trailer and saw the open cage. He was angry and shouted at Sam and Lily. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing? Put that rabbit back, now! This is not a pet shop, this is a meat truck! I'm taking these animals to the market, where they will be sold and killed for food!" + +Sam and Lily were shocked and scared. They did not know that the animals were for meat. They thought they were for fun and love. They dropped the rabbit and ran away, crying. The driver put the rabbit back in the cage and locked it. He drove away with the truck and the trailer, leaving Sam and Lily behind. + +Sam and Lily ran to their mom and dad, who hugged them and tried to comfort them. They told them that they were sorry and that they did not mean to upset them. They explained to them that some animals were raised for meat and some for pets, and that they had to respect the difference. They also told them that they should never go near a stranger's truck or touch anything without permission. + +Sam and Lily learned a hard lesson that day. They felt sad and sorry for the animals. They wished they could save them and give them a good home. They never waved to a meat truck again. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the yard. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and blocks. + +One day, they see a pile of wood near the fence. The wood is for the new shed. It is bright and smooth. Sara and Ben want to play with the wood. They think they can make a house or a bridge or a tower. + +They run to the wood and start to grab some pieces. But then they hear a loud voice. + +"Stop! You can't play with the wood!" It is their dad. He is angry. He comes to the wood and takes the pieces from Sara and Ben. + +"Why can't we play with the wood, dad?" Sara asks. She is sad. + +"Because the wood is not a toy. It is for the shed. You can hurt yourself with the wood. It has nails and splinters. And you can make a mess. You can't play with the wood. I don't permit it." Dad says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. They don't want to hurt themselves or make a mess. They say sorry to dad. + +"It's okay. I know you were curious. But you have to be careful. You can play with your toys. They are safe and fun. Come on, I'll help you find them." Dad says. + +He takes Sara and Ben to the box of toys. He gives them a hug and a kiss. He helps them pick some toys. They play together in the yard. They are happy. They forget about the wood. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, Sara has a sad face. Tom asks her, "Why are you sad, Sara?" + +Sara says, "I miss my grandma. She used to tell me stories. She was very good at stories. She made me laugh and learn. But she is gone now. She is in the sky with the stars." + +Tom says, "I am sorry, Sara. I know how you feel. I miss my grandpa too. He used to play with me. He was very good at games. He made me happy and brave. But he is gone now. He is in the sky with the stars too." + +Sara and Tom hug each other. They are both sad. But they are also friends. They say, "We can tell each other stories. We can play together. We can make each other laugh and learn and happy and brave. We still have each other." + +Sara and Tom smile. They go to the park. They tell each other stories. They play together. They are not so sad anymore. They are happy friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups. They had a big sofa, a small table, and some old things they found in the closet. One of the things was an ashtray. It was round and shiny and had a picture of a flower on it. + +"Look, Ben, this is an ashtray. Grown-ups use it to put their cigarettes in. Do you know what cigarettes are?" Lily asked. + +Ben shook his head. He did not know what cigarettes were. He only knew they smelled bad and made people cough. + +"They are like sticks that burn and make smoke. Grown-ups like to smoke them, but they are not good for them. They make them sick and sad. We should not smoke them, ever," Lily explained. + +"Okay, I will not smoke them. But can I play with the ashtray? It is pretty and I like the flower," Ben said. + +Lily nodded. She gave the ashtray to Ben. He held it in his hands and looked at it. He liked how it sparkled in the light. He wanted to make it more pretty. He saw some crayons on the floor. He picked one up and started to draw on the ashtray. + +Lily saw what Ben was doing. She gasped. She was angry and scared. She grabbed the ashtray from Ben. She saw that he had scribbled all over it. He had ruined the flower and the shiny part. + +"Ben, what did you do? You are not supposed to draw on the ashtray. It is not a toy. It is a grown-up thing. You made it ugly and dirty. You are a bad boy," Lily yelled. + +Ben felt sad and sorry. He did not mean to make Lily angry. He did not know he was not supposed to draw on the ashtray. He thought he was making it more pretty. He wanted to make Lily happy. + +"I am sorry, Lily. I did not know. I wanted to make the ashtray more pretty. I like the flower. I like you. Please do not be mad at me," Ben said. + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw his big eyes and his wet cheeks. She felt sorry too. She knew Ben was not a bad boy. He was her friend. He did not know better. She hugged him and said, + +"I am sorry too, Ben. I should not have yelled at you. You did not know. You were trying to be nice. I like you too. You are my friend. But we should not play with the ashtray anymore. It is not for us. It is for grown-ups. And grown-ups should not smoke either. It is not good for them. Let us play with something else. Okay?" + +Ben nodded. He smiled and said, + +"Okay, Lily. Let us play with something else. Something that is for us. Something that is fun and safe. What do you want to play?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She saw a big box in the corner. She had an idea. She said, + +"Let us play with the box. We can make it into a house. Or a car. Or a spaceship. Anything we want. We only need our imagination. And each other." + +Ben liked the idea. He agreed. He said, + +"Yes, let us play with the box. It sounds fun. We can make anything we want. We only need our imagination. And each other." + +They took the box and moved it to the middle of the room. They opened it and crawled inside. They started to imagine and play. They forgot about the ashtray. They were happy. They were friends. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside. They were bored and wanted to have some fun. + +"Let's play a game," Tom said. "I will spin this bottle and whoever it points to has to sneeze." + +"Okay," Lily agreed. "But how do we sneeze?" + +Tom thought for a moment. "We can tickle our noses with this feather," he said, picking up a white feather from the floor. + +"Good idea," Lily said. "You go first." + +Tom spun the bottle and watched it turn and turn. It stopped pointing at Lily. + +"Ha ha, you have to sneeze," Tom said. He took the feather and tickled Lily's nose. + +Lily felt a tickle in her nose and tried to sneeze. She made a funny face and said, "Achoo!" + +Tom laughed. "That was a good sneeze," he said. "Now it's my turn." + +Lily spun the bottle and watched it turn and turn. It stopped pointing at Tom. + +"Ha ha, now you have to sneeze," Lily said. She took the feather and tickled Tom's nose. + +Tom felt a tickle in his nose and tried to sneeze. He made a funny face and said, "Achoo!" + +Lily laughed. "That was a good sneeze, too," she said. "This is a fun game." + +They spun the bottle again and again, tickling each other's noses and sneezing. They forgot about the gloomy day and had a lot of fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a huge yard with many trees and flowers. They also had a swing, a slide and a sandbox. + +One day, they saw a new family moving in next door. They had a big truck with many boxes and bags. They also had a dog, a cat and a bird. + +"Wow, look at their pets!" Tom said. "I wish we had a pet too." + +"Me too," Lily said. "Maybe we can go and say hello." + +They ran to the fence and peeked over. They saw the dog, a brown and white one, running around the yard. They saw the cat, a black and white one, sitting on a window sill. They saw the bird, a yellow and green one, singing in a cage. + +"Hello, neighbors!" a voice said. It was the new girl, who was about their age. She had curly red hair and freckles. "I'm Ruby. What are your names?" + +"I'm Tom and this is Lily," Tom said. "We live here." + +"Nice to meet you," Ruby said. "Do you want to come and play with me and my pets?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +They climbed over the fence and joined Ruby in her yard. They admired her pets and learned their names. The dog was Spot, the cat was Fluffy and the bird was Sunny. They played fetch with Spot, stroked Fluffy and listened to Sunny. + +They had so much fun that they didn't notice the time. Soon, their mom called them for dinner. + +"Time to go, kids," she said. "Say goodbye to Ruby and her pets." + +"Bye, Ruby," Tom and Lily said. "We had a great time. Can we play again tomorrow?" + +"Of course," Ruby said. "You're my new friends. See you tomorrow." + +Tom and Lily waved and ran back to their yard. They were happy that they had met Ruby and her pets. They hoped that they would have more adventures together. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big sack near the fence. They wondered what was inside. They ran to the sack and opened it. They were surprised to see many lively animals: a rabbit, a mouse, a bird, and a snake. + +"Wow, look at these animals!" Tom said. "They are so cute and funny. Let's take them home and play with them." + +"No, Tom, we can't do that," Lily said. "They belong to someone else. Maybe they are lost or stolen. We should tell Mom or Dad." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He wanted to keep the animals. He grabbed the sack and ran to their house. Lily followed him, feeling worried. + +Tom put the sack in his room and closed the door. He took out the animals and put them on his bed. He watched them with a big smile. He thought he was very lucky. He did not know that the snake was very hungry and angry. + +The snake saw the rabbit, the mouse, and the bird. It thought they were food. It opened its mouth and bit them one by one. The animals screamed and tried to escape, but it was too late. The snake swallowed them whole. + +Tom was shocked and scared. He tried to run away, but the snake saw him too. It coiled around him and squeezed him hard. Tom could not breathe. He wished he had listened to Lily. + +Lily heard the noise and knocked on the door. She asked Tom what was wrong. But Tom did not answer. She opened the door and saw the snake and Tom. She screamed and ran to get help. But it was too late. The snake had killed Tom. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours. You may get into trouble or hurt yourself or others. Listen to your sister or brother. They may know better than you. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big house with many windows and doors. It looked very old and dusty. Sara wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Mom, can we go in that house?" Sara asked. + +"No, Sara, that house is ancient. It is not safe to go in. It might fall down or have bad things inside. We should stay away from it," Mom said. + +But Sara did not listen. She was curious and brave. She ran to the house and opened a door. She saw a dark hallway with many rooms. She wanted to explore them all. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go in!" Sara called to her brother. + +Ben was scared. He did not want to go in the house. He wanted to stay with Mom. He shook his head. + +"No, Sara, we should not go in. Mom said it is not safe. We should listen to her. She knows what is best for us," Ben said. + +But Sara did not hear him. She went in the house and closed the door behind her. She walked along the hallway and opened a door. She saw a bathroom with a big tub and a sink. She turned on the faucet and water came out. She was happy and climbed into the tub. She splashed and played with the water. + +Ben waited outside the house. He was worried about Sara. He wanted her to come out. He knocked on the door and called her name. + +"Sara, Sara, come out! Mom is looking for us. We have to go home. It is getting dark. Please, Sara, come out!" Ben said. + +But Sara did not answer. She did not hear him. She was having fun in the bathroom. She did not notice that the water was getting higher and higher. She did not notice that the door was locked and she could not get out. She did not notice that the ceiling was cracking and the walls were shaking. She did not notice that the house was falling down. + +Mom heard a loud noise. She saw the house collapse. She was terrified. She ran to the house and looked for Sara and Ben. She saw Ben outside the door. He was crying and shaking. He hugged Mom and told her what happened. + +"Mom, Mom, Sara went in the house and she did not come out. I tried to stop her but she did not listen. I tried to call her but she did not answer. Mom, Mom, where is Sara?" Ben said. + +Mom was heartbroken. She did not know what to do. She prayed and hoped that Sara was alive. She called for help and waited for someone to come. She held Ben and told him she loved him. + +"Sara, Sara, where are you?" Mom said. + +The moral of the story is: We should listen to our parents and obey them. They love us and want us to be safe. We should not go into places that are dangerous or unknown. We should not be too curious or brave. We should be careful and smart. +Sara and Tom like to go to the park with Mom. They play on the slide, the swings and the sandbox. They have fun with their friends and their toys. + +One day, it is very wet outside. The sky is gray and it rains a lot. Mom says they cannot go to the park today. Sara and Tom are sad. They want to play outside. + +Mom has an idea. She says they can have a picnic in the living room. She makes toast and jam and milk for them. She puts a big blanket on the floor and some plates and cups. She says they can pretend they are at the park. + +Sara and Tom smile. They like toast and jam and milk. They sit on the blanket and eat their picnic. They talk about the park and what they like to do there. They make up stories and jokes and laugh. + +They have fun with Mom and their toast. They forget about the wet outside. They are happy. +Ben was a little boy who liked to play outside. He had a big tree in his backyard, where he saw many animals. He liked to watch the birds, the bugs, and the squirrels. + +One day, he saw a new squirrel in the tree. It was brown and fluffy, and had a long tail. Ben wanted to be friends with the squirrel, so he threw some nuts to it. The squirrel came closer and took the nuts. It looked at Ben with big eyes and made a funny noise. + +Ben smiled and said, "Hi, squirrel. What is your name?" The squirrel did not answer, but it ate the nuts and stayed on the branch. Ben threw more nuts and talked to the squirrel. He told it his name, his age, and his favorite color. + +The squirrel listened and nodded, but it did not talk back. It looked sleepy and bored. It started to yawn and stretch. Ben wondered why the squirrel was so tired. He asked, "Are you okay, squirrel? Do you need a nap?" + +The squirrel shook its head and pointed to the sky. Ben looked up and saw a big hawk flying above them. The hawk had sharp claws and a hungry beak. It was looking for food. The squirrel was worried. It was afraid of the hawk. + +Ben was worried too. He did not want the hawk to hurt the squirrel. He ran to the house and got his dad. He told him about the hawk and the squirrel. His dad came outside and scared the hawk away. He said, "Don't worry, Ben. The squirrel is safe now. You are a good friend to the squirrel." + +Ben was happy. He thanked his dad and went back to the tree. The squirrel was still there, but it looked more relaxed and cheerful. It gave Ben a high-five with its paw and made a happy noise. Ben laughed and said, "You are welcome, squirrel. I am glad you are okay. Do you want to play with me?" + +The squirrel nodded and jumped to the ground. It followed Ben to his swing and his slide. They played together and had fun. Ben and the squirrel became good friends. They shared nuts and stories and jokes. They did not yawn anymore. They were not worried anymore. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Sara has a toy gun. Ben has a ball. + +"Let's play shoot and jog!" Sara says. "You jog and I shoot. Then we switch." + +"OK!" Ben says. He throws the ball in the air and starts to jog. Sara aims her toy gun and says "Bang! Bang! Bang!" She pretends to shoot the ball and Ben. + +Ben laughs and dodges. He catches the ball and says "Now it's my turn!" He gives Sara the ball and takes the toy gun. He says "Bang! Bang! Bang!" He pretends to shoot Sara and the ball. + +Sara giggles and runs. She throws the ball back and forth. She says "You can't catch me!" + +They play shoot and jog for a long time. They have fun. They get tired and hungry. + +"Let's go home and eat!" Sara says. "Mom made cookies. They are delicious!" + +"Yum!" Ben says. "I love cookies!" + +They hold hands and walk home. They share the cookies and milk. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big box. They want to make a fort. + +"Let's supply our fort with things," Ben says. "We can find sticks and rocks and leaves." + +"Good idea," Sam says. "We can also use our suits. They are strong and colorful." + +They run to their bikes. They have suits in their backpacks. They are superhero suits. Ben has a red suit. Sam has a blue suit. They put on their suits and helmets. + +They ride their bikes to the park. They find a good spot for their fort. They use the box as a base. They supply the box with sticks and rocks and leaves. They make a door and a window. They put their bikes next to the fort. + +They go inside the fort. They pretend they are superheroes. They have fun. + +"Look, Ben," Sam says. "There is a cat in the tree. It is scared. We can help it." + +"Let's go, Sam," Ben says. "We are strong and brave. We can save the cat." + +They run to the tree. They climb the tree. They reach the cat. They pet the cat. They bring the cat down. The cat is happy. It purrs. + +"Good job, Ben and Sam," a lady says. She is the cat's owner. She thanks them. She gives them cookies. + +Ben and Sam are happy. They share the cookies with the cat. They go back to their fort. They play some more. They are good friends. They are good superheroes. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. But today it is raining. They cannot go to the park. + +"Let's play in the house," Anna says. "We can read a book." + +"OK," Ben says. "What book do you have?" + +Anna shows Ben a big book. It has many pictures and words. The book is about history. History is what happened a long time ago. + +"This book is popular," Anna says. "My mom says many people like to read it. It has stories about kings and queens and dragons and knights." + +"Wow," Ben says. "That sounds fun. Can you read it to me?" + +Anna nods. She opens the book and starts to read. She points to the pictures and tells Ben what they mean. Ben listens and asks questions. They learn about history and have fun. They forget about the rain. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw a caterpillar on a leaf. It was green and fuzzy. Lily was curious. She wanted to touch it. + +She reached out her hand and picked up the caterpillar. It tickled her fingers. She smiled and put it in her pocket. She wanted to keep it as a pet. She ran to the house to show her mom. + +But mom was busy. She was making a cake for Lily's birthday. She had a big bowl of batter. She was filling the cake pan with the batter. She did not see Lily coming. + +Lily ran into the kitchen. She wanted to show mom her caterpillar. She took it out of her pocket. But the caterpillar was scared. It wriggled and jumped. It landed in the bowl of batter. + +Mom saw the caterpillar in the batter. She screamed. She dropped the bowl. The batter spilled everywhere. The cake was ruined. + +Lily was sad. She did not mean to make mom scream. She did not mean to ruin the cake. She just wanted to show mom her caterpillar. She started to cry. + +Mom hugged Lily. She was not angry. She was just surprised. She told Lily that caterpillars are not good pets. They need to live in the garden. They need to eat leaves. They need to make cocoons. They need to become butterflies. + +She took Lily and the caterpillar back to the garden. She helped Lily find a nice leaf for the caterpillar. She told Lily that maybe one day, the caterpillar would turn into a beautiful butterfly. She told Lily that she loved her. + +Lily smiled. She said sorry to mom. She said sorry to the caterpillar. She said she loved mom too. She said she loved the caterpillar too. She said she hoped it would become a butterfly. + +Mom smiled too. She said it was okay. She said they could make another cake. She said they could have a happy birthday. She said she was proud of Lily for being curious. She said curiosity was a good thing. She said it helped people learn and grow. Just like caterpillars. +Lily and Max were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Lily went first and slid down fast. She laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Max wanted to try too, but he was scared. He climbed up the ladder slowly and looked down. He felt his tummy hurt. He wanted to go back, but there were other kids behind him. They said, "Hurry up, Max! Don't be a baby!" + +Max felt embarrassed. He wished he was brave like Lily. He closed his eyes and slid down. But he slid too fast and bumped his head on the ground. He started to cry. Lily ran to him and hugged him. She said, "Are you okay, Max? I'm sorry you got hurt." + +Max's mom came and gave him a band-aid. She said, "It's okay, Max. Everyone gets scared sometimes. You don't have to do things you don't want to do. You can try again when you feel ready." + +Lily's mom gave them both a snack. She had some olives in a small bowl. She said, "Do you like olives, Max? They are good for you." + +Max looked at the olives. He had never tried them before. He thought they looked funny. He said, "No, thank you. I don't like olives." + +Lily said, "I like olives. They are yummy. Can I have one, please?" + +Lily's mom gave her an olive. Lily put it in her mouth and made a funny face. She said, "Blech! This olive is sour! I don't like it!" + +Max laughed. He said, "You don't like olives either? That's funny!" + +Lily laughed too. She said, "You're right, Max. That's funny. We both don't like olives. But we still like each other, right?" + +Max nodded. He said, "Yes, Lily. We still like each other. We are still friends." + +Lily and Max hugged. They learned that it's okay to be scared and to not like some things. They also learned that being friends is more important than being the same. They had fun playing together for the rest of the day. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They have a big cupboard with many things inside. They want to see what is on the top shelf. + +Tom has a good idea. He says, "Lily, you support me and I will climb up." Lily nods and holds Tom's feet. Tom climbs up the cupboard. He sees a big jar of cookies. He smiles and says, "Lily, look! Cookies!" + +Lily wants a cookie too. She says, "Tom, give me one!" Tom tries to reach the jar, but it is too far. He stretches his arm, but he loses his balance. He falls down with a loud thud. The jar falls too and breaks on the floor. Cookies and glass are everywhere. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They hear their mom coming. They hide under the table. Mom sees the mess and says, "Who did this?" Tom and Lily are quiet. They hope mom will not find them. But mom knows. She says, "Tom and Lily, come out. You are in trouble." + +Tom and Lily come out. They are sorry. They say, "Mom, we are sorry. We wanted cookies. We climbed the cupboard. We made a mess." Mom is angry, but she is also glad they are not hurt. She says, "Tom and Lily, you were very naughty. You could have hurt yourselves. You should not climb the cupboard. You should ask me for cookies. And you should not break things. You have to clean up and say sorry." + +Tom and Lily nod. They help mom clean up the mess. They say sorry to mom. Mom hugs them and says, "I love you, Tom and Lily. But you have to be good and careful. And you have to share and support each other. Do you understand?" Tom and Lily say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We love you too." Mom gives them each a cookie and a kiss. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They will not climb the cupboard again. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing in the yard. They found a card on the ground. The cat picked it up and looked at it. The dog wanted to see it too. + +"Let's discuss this card," said the cat. "I think it is stupid." The dog looked at the card and nodded. "Yes, it is a stupid card," the dog agreed. They talked about the card and laughed at how silly it was. + +After a while, they decided to throw the card away. They went back to playing and had lots of fun. The cat and the dog learned that sometimes, it's good to discuss things and share a laugh together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy soldiers. One day, his mom gave him a new toy soldier with a big flag. + +Tim said to his toy soldiers, "Let's march! Be obedient and follow the flag!" The toy soldiers marched behind the flag, just like Tim asked. They marched all around the room and had a lot of fun. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. Sam wanted to play with the toy soldiers too, but he didn't want to march or be obedient. Tim said, "Sam, if we all march and follow the flag, we can have more fun together." Sam listened to Tim and they both marched with the toy soldiers. They had a great time and learned that being obedient and working together can make playtime even more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was eager to go to the restaurant with his mom and dad. He liked to eat pizza and ice cream there. The restaurant had many colors and fun pictures on the walls. Tim would always smile and laugh when he went there. + +One day, Tim's mom and dad said they could go to the restaurant. Tim was very happy. He put on his shoes and coat very fast. They walked to the restaurant and went inside. Tim saw the big pizza and ice cream on the menu. He knew what he wanted to eat. + +Tim ate all of his pizza and ice cream. He felt good because he gained a new toy from the restaurant. It was a small car that he could play with at home. Tim and his family walked back home, and Tim played with his new car all day. He was very happy and couldn't wait to go to the restaurant again. +One day, a boy named Tim was very excite. He was going to see a modern film with his mom and dad. The film was about a big red ball and a small blue ball. They were best friends and liked to play together. + +But one day, the big red ball and the small blue ball had a fight. The big red ball wanted to roll fast, but the small blue ball wanted to roll slow. They could not agree and became very sad. Tim felt sad too, because he wanted the balls to be friends again. + +In the end, the big red ball and the small blue ball found a way to play together. They took turns rolling fast and slow. They became friends again and were happy. Tim was excite and happy too. He learned that even best friends can have fights, but they can always find a way to make up and be friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was going to school for the first time. He was very excited. He wanted to be popular and have many friends. His mom told him, "Behave well, and you will make friends." + +At school, Tim saw a big boy named Max. Max was not behaving well. He was loud and mean. But Max was popular. Tim thought, "If I act like Max, I will be popular too." So, Tim started to be loud and mean like Max. + +The other kids did not like Tim's new way. They did not want to be friends with him. Tim was sad. Then, he remembered what his mom said. Tim started to behave well again. He was nice to everyone. Soon, Tim became very popular and had many friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a red bird was flying in the sky. The bird saw a boy doing a fun dance. The boy was happy and laughed. The red bird wanted to do the dance too, so it flew down to the boy. + +The boy saw the red bird and asked, "Do you want to dance with me?" The red bird nodded its head. They danced and danced, and both were very happy. They became good friends. + +One day, the boy found some money on the ground. He wanted to do something nice for his red bird friend. So, he bought a big, yummy treat for them to share. The red bird was so happy and they ate the treat together. They knew they would be friends forever. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. They wanted to buy some sugar for a cake. Lily was very tired, but she wanted to help her mom. + +In the store, Lily saw a big bag of sugar. She said, "Mom, look! I found the sugar!" Her mom was happy and said, "Good job, Lily! Let's examine the sugar to see if it's good for our cake." + +Lily and her mom looked at the sugar. It was white and sweet. They knew it was perfect for their cake. They bought the sugar and went home. + +At home, Lily and her mom made the cake together. They used the sugar, and it was very yummy. Lily was still tired, but she was happy to help her mom. They both enjoyed the cake and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a naughty boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy copper car. One day, Tim decided to go outside and play with his car. + +As Tim played, he saw a big rock. He thought it would be fun to make his car go over the rock. But when he tried, he made a big mistake. Tim stumbled and fell down, hurting his knee. + +Tim cried and his mom came running to help him. "Oh no, Tim!" she said. "You should have been more careful. Now you have a boo-boo on your knee." Tim felt sad and wished he had not been so naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Lily. She lived with her mommy and daddy in a small house. Lily loved to help her mommy and daddy with chores. One day, her mommy asked her to help with the groceries. + +"Remember, Lily, we need apples, milk, and bread," said her mommy. Lily was excited to help and she put on her shoes and coat. They walked to the grocery store, holding hands and singing songs. + +At the grocery store, Lily picked up the apples, milk, and bread. "Mommy, I remember everything!" she said proudly. Her mommy smiled and gave her a hug. They went home and put away the groceries together. + +That night, Lily's daddy came home and saw the groceries. "Wow, Lily, you did a great job helping mommy!" he said. Lily felt happy and proud. Her mommy and daddy were so thankful for their lovely little helper. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to help her mommy and daddy with the groceries. They were a happy family, working together and loving each other very much. +Once upon a time, there was a big stadium. In the stadium, there were many people. They all came to watch a fun game. The game was about to start, but the players were worried. They did not want to lose the game. + +The game started, and the players tried their best. They ran fast and tried to score points. They took turns to play. When it was Tom's turn, he was very worried. He did not want to make a mistake. But he tried his best and played well. + +In the end, the game was very close. The players were still worried. They wanted to win so much. But when the game was over, they did not win. They were very sad. The people in the stadium were sad too. They all went home with a bad feeling. The players did not win the game, and it was a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Spark. Spark liked to store his toys in a big box. One day, he met a small dog named Buddy. + +"Hi, Buddy!" said Spark. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, Spark!" said Buddy. "What do you have to play with?" + +Spark showed Buddy his big box. They picked out a red ball and a blue car. They played and played until they were tired. + +At the end of the day, Spark and Buddy put the toys back in the big box. They were happy to have a new friend. They knew they would play together again soon. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a musician. He played music for all the people. One day, he felt uncomfortable. His chair was too hard, and it hurt him to sit. + +A little girl saw the musician and wanted to help. She thought and thought about how to make him feel better. Then, she had an idea. She ran home and found a soft pillow. She brought it to the musician and said, "Here, sit on this." + +The musician sat on the pillow, and it made him feel much better. He played his music, and it was the best music the town had ever heard. The little girl and the musician became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with her toys and drink juice from her favorite cup. One day, Amy saw her cup on the table, but it was too high for her to reach. She wanted her cup very much, so she thought of a way to get it. + +Amy found a chair and tried to move it near the table. But the floor was wet, and the chair started to slip. Amy was scared, but she still wanted her cup. She climbed on the chair and reached for her cup. The chair slipped again, and Amy fell down. She was hurt and cried. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to help. She picked up Amy and gave her a hug. Then, she showed Amy the right way to get her cup. They dried the floor and moved the chair safely. Amy learned that if she asked for help and did things the right way, she would not get hurt. The moral of the story is to ask for help and be careful when trying something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a flute that she loved to play. One day, she found a mighty big door. It was locked, and she wanted to see what was behind it. + +Amy thought, "Maybe my flute can help me open the door." So she played her flute near the door. The door started to shake, and it unlocked! Amy was so happy. She went inside and found a big room full of toys. + +In the room, there was a talking bear. The bear said, "Thank you for unlocking the door with your flute, Amy! Now we can play together!" Amy and the bear played with the toys and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird named Bella. She had big, pretty wings and she loved to fly in the sky. Bella had a friend named Timmy. Timmy was a little boy who liked to watch Bella fly from behind a screen in his house. + +One day, Bella saw Timmy looking sad. She flew to the screen and asked, "Why are you sad, Timmy?" Timmy said, "I wish I could fly like you, Bella." Bella wanted to help her friend feel happy. + +Bella thought hard and had an idea. She said, "I can provide you with a fun ride, Timmy!" She found a big leaf and told Timmy to sit on it. Bella held the leaf with her strong feet and flew up in the sky. Timmy laughed and smiled as they flew together. Now, Timmy was not sad anymore, and they both had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a sad kangaroo. She was sad because she lost her toy. She looked and looked, but she could not find it. The sad kangaroo asked her friends for help. They all said, "We will help you find your toy." + +The sad kangaroo and her friends looked under the big tree. They looked in the tall grass. They even looked by the water. But they still could not find the toy. The sad kangaroo said, "Thank you for helping me, but I think my toy is gone." + +The sun went down and it was time for bed. The sad kangaroo was still sad because she did not find her toy. Her friends said, "We are sorry we could not find your toy." The sad kangaroo said, "Thank you for trying to help me." She went to bed still sad and without her toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy. The puppy was very humble. He liked to help his friends in the park. + +One day, the puppy saw a big cat. The cat was hungry. The puppy wanted to help the cat. He looked for food to eat. + +The puppy found a big bowl of food. The cat and the puppy ate the food together. They were happy and full. From that day on, they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very independent and liked to do things on her own. Lucy loved to read books and learn new things. One day, she wanted to borrow a book from her friend, Tom. + +Lucy went to Tom's house and asked, "Can I please borrow a book?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. I have a book with many pages. You will like it." Lucy was very happy and thanked Tom. She took the book home to read. + +Lucy read the book every day. She looked at the pages and learned many new things. She was proud of being independent and reading the book all by herself. When she finished the book, she returned it to Tom and they talked about the fun things they learned from the book. +Once upon a time, there was a strong dog named Max. Max lived on a street with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They liked to play and run up and down the street every day. + +One day, Max and Lily found a baby bird on the street. The baby bird was lost and could not fly. Max and Lily wanted to help the baby bird find its mom and dad. They looked all over the street and talked to other animals. + +Finally, they found the baby bird's mom and dad in a big tree. Max and Lily were so happy! The baby bird's mom and dad were happy too. They gave Max and Lily a big kiss to say thank you. Max and Lily felt very proud and went home to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a pair of pants that he loved very much. But the pants were too big, and they did not fit him well. So, his mom gave him a belt to tie around his waist to help the pants stay up. + +One day, Tim went to play with his friend, Sam. Sam saw Tim's pants and said, "Hey, Tim! Your pants are so big! How do you make them stay up?" Tim smiled and said, "I tie this belt around my waist, and it helps my pants stay up!" + +They played all day, running and jumping in the sun. Tim's belt kept his pants up, and he was very happy. At the end of the day, Tim and Sam were tired but had lots of fun. Tim was glad that he could tie his belt and make his pants fit just right. +Once upon a time, a big, thick cat named Zip lived in a small house. Zip loved to play with his toy ball. One day, Zip's mom had to leave the house to buy some food. She told Zip to stay inside and be good. + +Zip was playing with his toy ball when it rolled out the door. He wanted to get it, but he remembered his mom said not to leave the house. So, Zip sat by the door, waiting for his mom to come back. + +Soon, Zip's mom came home with a big bag of food. She saw Zip waiting by the door and gave him a hug. Zip was happy that he listened to his mom and didn't leave the house. They went inside and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Tom. Tom had a drum. He loved to play his drum every day. One day, Tom went to the park to play his drum. + +In the park, Tom saw a dog named Max. Max was standing near a tree. Tom wanted to play his drum with Max. So, he walked up to Max and said, "Hi Max, do you want to play with my drum?" + +Max smiled and said, "Yes, Tom! I would love to play with your drum." So, Tom and Max played the drum together. They had a lot of fun. + +After playing the drum, Tom and Max became good friends. They played in the park every day. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a good dog named Spot. Spot had a favorite shirt that he liked to wear. It was red and had a big bone on it. Spot felt happy when he wore his shirt. + +One day, Spot saw a little girl named Sue. She was lost and scared. Spot wanted to help her. He put on his shirt and went to lead her home. Sue liked Spot's shirt and felt safe with him. + +They walked and walked until they found Sue's home. Sue's mom was so happy to see her. She thanked Spot for being a good dog and leading Sue home. Spot wagged his tail and felt very proud. From that day on, Spot and Sue became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bright dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the sun. His owner, a little girl named Sue, would put Spot on a leash and take him for walks. + +One day, Sue and Spot found a big, round ball in the park. They played with the ball, but they forgot it outside when they went home. The ball was left in the rain and began to rot. + +After a few days, Sue and Spot went back to the park. They saw the ball, but it was not bright and fun anymore. It was yucky and rotting. Sue learned that she should not leave her toys outside. From that day on, Sue and Spot took good care of their toys and had many more fun days in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Amy. Amy had a favorite sock that she loved to wear. One day, her sock got a hole in it. Amy was very sad. + +Amy's mom saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong, Amy?" Amy showed her mom the sock with the hole. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I can heal it for you." Amy's mom took the sock and sewed the hole up. + +The next day, Amy put on her sock and it was like new. She was so happy that her mom could heal her sock. Amy said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best!" And they both had a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy ghost named Boo. Boo lived in a big, old house. He loved to play and make loud sounds. Every day, he would jump and shout, "Boo!" He was a very friendly ghost. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the house. She heard the noisy ghost and asked, "Who is making all that noise?" Boo was excited to have a new friend and said, "It's me, Boo the ghost!" Lily was not scared of ghosts, so she smiled and said, "Hi, Boo! I am Lily." + +Boo wanted to give Lily a gift to show her he was a nice ghost. He found a big, red ball and said, "Here, Lily! I give you this ball to play with." Lily was happy and they played together all day long. From that day on, Boo and Lily were best friends and they had lots of fun in the big, old house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to touch everything he saw. One day, he saw a key on the table. He wanted to touch the key, but his mom said, "No, Tim! That key is not available for you to touch." + +Tim was sad. He wanted to touch the key so much. He thought about how he could get the key without his mom knowing. He had an idea! He waited for his mom to go to the kitchen. When she left, Tim grabbed the key and touched it. + +But, oh no! The key was magic, and it made a big mess in the room. Tim's mom came back and saw the mess. She knew Tim touched the key. She was not happy. Tim said he was sorry, and they cleaned the mess together. Tim learned not to touch things that were not available for him. +Once upon a time, there was a normal house. In the house, there was a stove. The stove was very big and warm. It was where mom cooked food every day. + +One day, a sack came to the house. The sack was big and full. The sack could talk! It said, "Hello, I want to be your friend!" The stove said, "Okay, we can be friends!" + +The sack and the stove played all day. They had lots of fun. They laughed and sang songs. At the end of the day, they were happy to be friends. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a girl named Sue went to the store with her mom. They wanted to buy a toy for Sue's friend, Tim. Sue saw a big, red ball. She thought it would be a fine gift for Tim. But the price was too high. Sue was sad. + +Sue's mom had an idea. "Let's print a picture for Tim," she said. "We can use our printer at home." Sue liked the idea. They went home and picked a nice picture of Sue and Tim playing. They printed the picture on a big, shiny paper. + +Sue gave the picture to Tim. He was very happy. "I love it!" Tim said. "This is the best gift." Sue learned that a gift made with love is better than an expensive one. +Once upon a time, there was a dull jeep. This jeep was not happy because it was not shiny like the other jeeps. One day, the dull jeep met a big, shiny truck. The truck said, "You are not shiny. I am better than you." + +The dull jeep felt sad and wanted to be shiny too. It thought, "I will not surrender! I will find a way to be shiny." So, the dull jeep went on a journey to find something to make it shiny. + +On its journey, the dull jeep met a kind, little car. The little car said, "You can be shiny too. Let's find a way together." The dull jeep and the little car found some water and soap. They washed themselves and became shiny. The dull jeep was happy and did not surrender. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house near a huge tree. One day, Tom went out to play. + +Tom saw a small door near the tree. He opened the door and found a little office. In the office, there were many toys and a big chair. Tom was very happy and he played with the toys. + +After a while, Tom realized that it was getting late. He put the toys back and left the office. He went back to his small house and told his mom about the fun he had. Tom's mom smiled and they had a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived near a calm lake. One day, Tim saw a pretty kayak by the water. He wanted to try it. + +Tim asked his mom, "Can I go in the kayak, please?" His mom said, "Yes, Tim. But be careful and stay close." Tim was very happy. He put on his life jacket and got in the kayak. + +Tim started to spread his arms to paddle. The kayak moved slowly in the calm water. He saw fish and birds. Tim had a great time in the kayak. He went back to his mom and said, "I love the kayak!" They both smiled and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a happy monkey. The monkey lived in a big tree. He liked to play and jump all day. + +One day, the monkey wanted to test how high he could jump. He jumped from one branch to another. He jumped higher and higher. + +The happy monkey jumped so high that he could touch the sky. He laughed and played all day long. The monkey was very happy with his test. And he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a red vest that she loved very much. She wore it every day because it made her feel tough. One day, she went for a walk with her friend, Tim. + +As they walked, they saw a big ball. Tim said, "Let's play with the ball!" Sue agreed, and they started to pass the ball back and forth. They laughed and had fun playing together. + +After a while, Sue's vest got dirty from playing. She was sad, but Tim said, "Don't worry, Sue! We can clean your vest." They went to Sue's house and washed the vest. It became clean again, and Sue was happy. She put on her red vest and felt tough once more. From that day on, Sue and Tim played together every day, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a creative girl named Lily. She loved to draw and make things. One day, she found a phone on the ground. It was a pretty phone with lots of colors. + +Lily wanted to play with the phone, but she didn't know how to use it. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "We must pay to use the phone, Lily." But Lily didn't have any money. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to play with the phone, but couldn't. She left the phone outside, and it rained. The phone got wet and broke. Lily was very sad and learned to be careful with things she found. +Once upon a time, in a modern town, there were lots of cars and buses. They all went up and down the roads. Sometimes, there was a lot of traffic. The cars and buses had to wait to move. + +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to share her toys with her friend, Tim. She put her toys in a big bag and went to the bus stop. The bus came and took her to Tim's house. + +When Lily got to Tim's house, she saw that he was sad. "Why are you sad?" she asked. Tim said, "I am sad because I have no one to play with." Lily smiled and said, "I have come to share my toys with you!" They played all day and had lots of fun. From that day on, they always shared their toys and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to scatter seeds in her garden. She wanted to grow pretty flowers. But Sue did not know how much seeds to scatter. Her mom gave her a measure cup to help her. + +One day, Sue found a tight knot in the bag of seeds. She tried to open it, but it was very hard. Sue asked her mom for help. Her mom opened the knot and said, "When we help each other, things get easier." + +Sue learned that helping and sharing were good. She used the measure cup to scatter the right amount of seeds. Soon, her garden was full of pretty flowers. Sue shared her flowers with her friends and family. They were all very happy. + +The moral of the story is that helping and sharing make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, in a nice city, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim was a happy boy who loved to play with his friends. One day, Tim and his best friend, Sam, went to the park to play. + +At the park, they saw a big, red ball. Tim asked Sam, "Can we play with the ball, please?" Sam said, "Yes, let's play catch!" They played catch with the big, red ball and laughed a lot. + +After a while, a girl named Lily came to the park. She looked sad. Tim asked her, "Why are you sad?" Lily said, "I lost my ball." Tim and Sam looked at each other and then at the big, red ball. Tim said, "Is this your ball?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes! Thank you!" They all played together and had a lot of fun in the nice city park. +One day, a polite cat named Kitty found a glove on the ground. She wanted to find the owner of the glove. So, she walked around and asked her friends. + +Kitty met her friend, Doggy. She asked, "Doggy, is this your glove?" Doggy looked at the glove and said, "No, Kitty. That is not my glove. I do not wear gloves." + +Kitty kept walking and met a big bear. She asked, "Bear, is this your glove?" Bear looked at the glove and said, "No, Kitty. That is not my glove. But I know who it belongs to." + +Bear took Kitty to a big tree. There, they found Bird. Bird saw the glove and said, "Thank you, Kitty. That is my glove. I thought I lost it forever." Bird put on the glove and was very happy. + +Kitty was happy to help her friend. She knew it was important not to destroy things that were not hers. Kitty, Doggy, Bear, and Bird played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to eat spicy food. One day, Lucy and her mom went to the store to buy some spicy food for dinner. + +At the store, Lucy saw a spicy pepper she wanted to try. "Mom, can I have this spicy pepper for dinner?" Lucy asked. Her mom said, "Yes, but you must pay for it with your own money." Lucy was excited and agreed to pay for the spicy pepper. + +Lucy and her mom went home and cooked dinner. When it was time to eat, Lucy took a big bite of the spicy pepper. Her face turned red, and she said, "Wow, this is very spicy!" Lucy learned that sometimes you have to pay for things you want, and that spicy peppers can be very hot! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy dog named Max. Max had a big house and many friends. One day, Max wanted to have a party. He made invitations for all his friends to come and play at his house. + +When the day of the party came, Max was very excited. All of his friends came to his house with their invitations. They played games, ate yummy food, and had a lot of fun. Max was very happy to see all his friends having a great time. + +After playing for a long time, Max and his friends started to feel tired. Max said, "Let's all take a nap!" All the dogs found a cozy spot in Max's big house and took a nice nap. When they woke up, they played some more until it was time to go home. Max's friends thanked him for the fun party and went back to their homes. Max was happy that he could share his big house with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little princess. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy. The princess loved to play with her toys and run in the garden. She had a lot of fun every day. + +One day, the princess was very tired. She wanted to take a nap, but she could not find her favorite teddy bear. The princess looked in her room, under her bed, and in the closet. She could not find her teddy bear anywhere. + +The princess asked her mommy and daddy to help her find her teddy bear. They looked all around the castle. At last, they found the teddy bear in the garden. The princess was so happy! She hugged her teddy bear and went to her room. Now, the tired princess could take a nap with her favorite teddy bear by her side. +One day, a thoughtful nurse named Sue went to the park. Sue liked to help people. She saw a little boy named Tim with a big red ball. Tim was sad. Sue asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" + +Tim said, "My ball is not full. It needs air." Sue knew what to do. She went to her car and got a pump. She put the pump in the ball and began to fill it with air. Tim was happy to see his ball getting bigger. + +Sue said, "Now, your ball is full and you can play." Tim smiled and thanked Sue. He played with his big red ball all day. Sue was happy that she could help Tim. She went home knowing she had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a fast rabbit who loved to eat salad. Every day, he would hop around the garden, munching on the fresh, green leaves. All the other animals liked different foods, but the rabbit insisted that salad was the best. + +One sunny day, the rabbit met a slow turtle. The turtle also liked to eat salad, but he did not eat it fast like the rabbit. The rabbit wanted to show the turtle how to eat salad fast, so he insisted that they have a race to see who could finish their salad first. + +The turtle agreed to the race, and they both started eating. The rabbit ate his salad very fast, while the turtle ate his salad slowly and calmly. In the end, the rabbit finished his salad first and won the race. The turtle smiled and said, "You eat salad very fast, but I still enjoyed my salad too." The rabbit and the turtle became friends, and they both continued to enjoy eating salad together, no matter how fast or slow they ate. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park. She wanted to find something fun to play with. Mia looked around and saw a big tree with pretty leaves. She went to the tree and found a shiny fork on the ground. + +Mia picked up the fork and thought it was very special. She wanted to show her mommy and daddy. Mia ran back to her mommy and daddy, who were sitting on a bench. She held the fork up high and said, "Look what I found!" + +Her mommy and daddy smiled and told her it was a safe fork to play with. They said she could use it for her play kitchen at home. Mia was very happy and played with her fork all day. She felt safe and loved, knowing her mommy and daddy were always there for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim was not like the other birds. He had ugly feathers and a small beak. The other birds would laugh and make fun of him. Tim was very sad. + +One day, a big storm came to the forest. It was a hurricane. The wind blew very hard, and the trees shook. All the birds were afraid. They tried to hide, but their nests were not safe. + +Tim had an idea. He whispered to the other birds, "Come with me. I know a safe place." The birds followed Tim to a big tree with strong branches. They all hid there and the hurricane could not hurt them. + +After the storm, the birds thanked Tim for saving them. They learned that even if someone looks different, they can still be kind and helpful. From that day on, they never made fun of Tim again. The moral of the story is to always be kind and never judge others by how they look. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was restless and wanted to do something fun. She thought of making a cake. Mia went to the kitchen and found some cream. She was very excited. + +Mia started to mix the cream with other things she found in the kitchen. She mixed and mixed, but she did not know what she was doing. Mia was just having fun and being restless. She made a big mess in the kitchen with the cream. + +In the end, Mia's mom came into the kitchen and saw the big mess. She was not happy. Mia got in trouble and had to clean up the mess she made. The cake was not good, and Mia was sad. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. He wanted to play a game with his friends. They all wanted to search for a hidden toy. The one who found the toy would get a big win. They were all excited to play. + +Tim and his friends started to search. They looked under the bed, behind the door, and in the closet. They didn't know where the toy was. They were a bit ignorant about the best place to look. But they kept searching. + +Finally, Tim found the toy under a big pillow. He was so happy to win. His friends cheered for him. Even though they were ignorant at first, they learned how to search better. They all had a fun day playing together. +One day, a cat named Tom found a big ball. He wanted to play with it. Tom tried to balance on the ball, but it was hard. He fell off many times, but he did not give up. + +Tom saw a dog named Max. Max was good at balance. Tom asked Max for help. Max said, "The point is to go slow and be careful." Tom tried again and soon, he could balance on the ball too. + +They played all day and had fun. But then, they found some spoiled food. They did not eat it because it was bad. Tom and Max were happy they could balance on the ball and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to play in the park. One day, while playing, he found a hidden rock. The rock was very pretty and shiny. Tom was very happy to find the rock. + +Tom showed the rock to his friend, Sue. Sue said, "I think it is a special rock called a mineral." Tom liked the sound of that. He wanted to learn more about his special mineral. + +Tom and Sue went to their teacher, Miss Jane. Miss Jane was very smart. She looked at the rock and said, "Yes, it is a mineral. I suggest you keep it safe." Tom and Sue were very happy. They learned a new word and had a fun day at the park. +One day, a boy and a girl were on an island. They wanted to cook some food. They saw a big pot and put some water in it. They were very hungry. + +A fierce dog lived on the island. The dog saw the boy and the girl. The dog said, "You cannot cook here. This is my island." The boy and the girl were scared. + +The boy and the girl tried to cook very fast. But the fierce dog came and knocked over the pot. The water spilled everywhere. The boy and the girl could not cook. They were sad and hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a nice elderly woman. She lived in a small house with a big cat. The cat loved to play with the woman. They were very happy. + +One day, the woman and the cat went for a walk. They saw a tree with a bird on it. The bird could not stand on the tree. The woman wanted to help the bird. + +The elderly woman picked up the bird and put it back on the tree. The bird was happy and could stand again. The woman and the cat went back to their house. They were happy that they helped the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck lived near a big pond. The duck loved to swim and play with his friends. One day, the duck saw a new friend near the pond. The new friend was a frog. + +The duck said, "Hi, frog! Do you want to play with me?" The frog looked at the duck and said, "Yes, I want to play!" The duck was very happy. They played all day in the pond. + +But one day, the duck felt frustrated. He wanted to play on the land, but he was not good at jumping like the frog. The frog saw the duck and said, "Don't be sad, duck. You can accept that we are different. I can jump on land, and you can swim in the pond. We can still be friends and play together." The duck smiled and agreed. They played together every day, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat spaghetti. One day, she was eating spaghetti when she saw a small bird with a hurt wing. + +Lily felt sorry for the bird. She wanted to help it heal. So she took the bird to her mom. "Mom, can we help the bird?" she asked. Her mom said, "Yes, let's help it heal." + +They took care of the bird until its wing was better. The bird was happy and flew away. Lily was happy too. She went back to eating her spaghetti, knowing she had done a good thing. +One day, a tired cat and a little dog were playing in the yard. The cat wanted to take a nap, but the dog wanted to keep playing. The cat said, "I am tired. Let's rest." But the dog insisted, "No, let's play more!" + +They played and played until the cat saw a big hole in the fence. The cat had an idea. "Let's play a game," the cat said. "You close your eyes and I will hide. You try to find me." The dog agreed and closed his eyes. + +The cat went through the hole in the fence to escape. The dog looked and looked but could not find the cat. The dog was sad and tired. He went back to the yard and saw the hole in the fence. He went through the hole and found the cat sleeping under a tree. The dog said, "I found you! Now let's go home and rest." The cat agreed, and they went back home to rest together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a kind old lady. She was deaf, but she loved to cook. She had a big menu with many yummy things to eat. Every day, she made food for all her friends. + +One sunny day, a little bunny came to her house. He was very hungry. The old lady saw the bunny and said, "Hello, little bunny! What do you want to eat from my menu?" The bunny looked at the menu and saw a big carrot. He said, "I want to chew the big carrot, please." + +The old lady smiled and gave the bunny the big carrot. The bunny chewed and chewed the big carrot. He was very happy. The old lady and the bunny became good friends. From that day on, the bunny always came to her house to chew yummy food from her menu. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play in her room. One day, she saw a cobweb in the corner of her room. She was not happy about it. + +Amy said to her mom, "Mom, there is a cobweb in my room. Can you help me get it out?" Her mom was very busy and said, "Wait a bit, Amy. I will help you soon." But Amy was impatient. She wanted the cobweb gone now. + +Amy tried to get the cobweb herself. She climbed on a chair to reach it. But she fell down and got hurt. Her mom came to help her, but Amy was sad. She learned that it is not good to be impatient. +Once upon a time, there was a huge room. In the room, there were many books. A little girl named Mia loved to read books in the room. + +One day, Mia found a big book. She sat down and started to read it. The book was about a cat and a dog who were friends. They played together and had fun. + +Mia read the book all day. She laughed and smiled as she read about the cat and dog. When she finished the book, she felt happy. Mia knew she would always love to read in the huge room. +Once upon a time, there was a white cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play and explore. One day, Fluffy found a map under her bed. The map showed a way to a big tree in the park. + +Fluffy decided to follow the map. She walked and walked until she got to the park. Fluffy looked around and tried to guess where the big tree was. She saw a tall slide, a swing, and many kids playing. Then, she saw the big tree! + +Fluffy ran to the big tree and found a surprise. It was a box full of toys! Fluffy was so happy. She played with the toys all day and shared them with her friends. And from that day, Fluffy loved to explore even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Bob. Bob loved to crawl on the ground and look for food. One day, Bob found a big bowl of cream. He was very happy. + +Bob started to eat the cream. It was so yummy. His bug friend, Tim, saw him eating the cream. Tim was envious. He wanted some cream too. Tim asked, "Can I have some cream, Bob?" + +Bob said, "Sure, Tim! Let's share it." So, they both crawled to the bowl and ate the cream together. They were very happy and full. From that day on, Bob and Tim were the best of friends. They always shared everything they found. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a best friend named Sam. One day, Tim wanted to send a card to Sam. Tim thought, "I will mail a card to Sam to make him happy!" + +Tim went to the store to buy a card. He found a cheap card with a big, happy sun on it. Tim liked the cheap card because it was bright and fun. He bought the card and wrote, "Hi Sam! I hope this card makes you smile! From, Tim." + +Tim put the card in an envelope and went to the mailbox. He put the card in the mailbox and said, "I hope Sam gets my card soon!" + +A few days later, Sam got the card in the mail. He opened it and saw the big, happy sun. Sam smiled and said, "I love this card from Tim! It makes me so happy!" + +Sam called Tim on the phone and said, "Thank you for the card, Tim! It made me smile!" Tim was happy that his cheap card made his best friend Sam smile. They both knew that sometimes, the best things in life are simple and cheap. +One day, a smart cat named Tom found a big wardrobe in his home. He had never seen it before. Tom was very curious and wanted to know what was inside. He tried to open the door, but it was too heavy for him. So, he called his friend, a little mouse named Jerry. + +"Jerry, can you help me open this door?" Tom asked. Jerry was small but strong. He knew that if they worked together, they could open the wardrobe. So, they both pushed and pulled until the door opened. + +Inside the wardrobe, they saw many clothes and shoes. Tom and Jerry decided to try them on. As they were playing, Tom accidentally hit a shoe. "Ouch!" Tom said, "I struck my paw!" Jerry laughed and said, "Be careful, Tom!" + +After they finished playing, Tom and Jerry closed the wardrobe door. They were happy they could open it together. From that day on, they knew they could do anything if they helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big ostrich named Olly. Olly loved to play in the sun. One day, Olly saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was eager to play with Olly. + +"Hi Olly, can I play with you?" asked Lily. Olly nodded his big head. They played all day. They ran and jumped and had so much fun. + +After playing, Lily saw that Olly was dirty. "Olly, you need a bath," said Lily. She got a soft cloth and began to rub Olly clean. Olly liked it and felt happy. + +They played every day and became the best of friends. Olly and Lily loved each other very much. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy train. This train loved to go fast on the track. One day, the sun was very hot and the train was very thirsty. + +The train saw a big puddle of water near the track. It thought, "I want to soak in the water to cool down." The train went fast and splashed into the puddle. The water felt nice and cool. + +Later, the train saw a big hill on the track. It remembered how the water made it feel cool and strong. The train went fast up the hill and reached the top. The train was very happy because the water helped it go up the big hill. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an incredible toy store. In this store, there was a little rubber ball that could bounce very high. One day, a boy named Tim came into the store with his mom. + +Tim saw the rubber ball and said, "Mom, I want that ball! It looks so fun!" His mom smiled and said, "Okay, Tim, you can have it." + +Tim was so happy with his new rubber ball. He played with it all day and showed it to all his friends. They all thought it was incredible too. And they all played and had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very busy week. Every day, Lily had to go to school, play with her friends, and help her mom and dad at home. She was always running around and doing things. + +One day, Lily met a funny cat named Mr. Whiskers. Mr. Whiskers could talk! He said, "Hello, Lily! I love to laugh and play. Do you want to play with me?" Lily was very surprised but she said, "Yes, let's play together!" + +They played hide and seek, and Mr. Whiskers made Lily laugh a lot. He was so funny and silly. They had so much fun every day after school. At the end of the week, Lily was not so busy anymore. She was happy because she had a new friend who made her laugh. And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a class of little animals. They all lived in a big forest. In the class, they had a nice teacher named Mr. Owl. Mr. Owl taught the little animals many things. + +One day, Mr. Owl told the class about a dangerous snake that lived in the forest. The snake was big and scary. Mr. Owl said, "You must be careful and not go near the snake. It can hurt you." + +The little animals listened to Mr. Owl. They did not want to meet the dangerous snake. They played together and had fun. They stayed away from the snake's home. The class was safe and happy in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a weird cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to relax under a big tree. One day, Fluffy met a new friend, a little dog named Spot. + +Fluffy said, "I have a secret place to relax. Do you want to see it?" Spot wagged his tail and said, "Yes, please!" So Fluffy and Spot went to the big tree. + +Under the tree, they found a soft, green grass. They lay down and looked at the blue sky. Fluffy and Spot were very happy. They relaxed and shared secrets under the big tree every day. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little bird named Chirpy. Chirpy loved to sing and play with his friends in the big tree. One day, Chirpy saw a big crane standing near the tree. The crane looked sad and lonely. Chirpy wanted to help the crane feel happy. + +Chirpy thought of a plan to change the crane's mood. He went to the crane and said, "Let's play a fun game with my friends in the tree!" The crane agreed, and they all played together. The crane started to feel happy and not so lonely anymore. + +As they played, the other animals saw how much fun the crane was having. They all wanted to be friends with the crane too. The more friends the crane made, the happier he became. The moral of the story is that we can help change someone's life by being kind and including them in our fun. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful girl named Lily. She loved the color purple. One day, she saw a big purple ball in the park. + +Lily wanted to gain a new friend to play with the purple ball. She saw a boy named Tim. She asked, "Do you want to play with me and my purple ball?" + +Tim said, "Yes!" They played with the purple ball all day. They had lots of fun. They laughed and smiled as they threw the ball to each other. + +At the end of the day, Lily and Tim were tired. They sat down and looked at the purple ball. They were happy. They had gained a new friend to play with. And they knew they would have more fun days together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to eat yogurt. One day, she saw her mom working in the kitchen. Sue asked her mom, "Can I have some yogurt, please?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, but you have to help me work first." Sue was happy to help. They worked together to make a big bowl of yogurt. They stirred it and stirred it until Sue started to feel dizzy. + +Sue said, "Mom, I feel dizzy from stirring the yogurt." Her mom laughed and said, "Let's sit down and eat the yogurt together." So, Sue and her mom sat down and enjoyed their yummy yogurt. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to dress up in fancy clothes. One day, she wanted to show her fancy dress to her friends. So, she decided to go to the library where her friends were. + +When Mia got to the library, she saw her friends. They were reading books. Mia said, "Look at my fancy dress! Do you like it?" Her friends looked up from their books and smiled. They said, "Yes, Mia! Your dress is very fancy." + +But then, something bad happened. Mia's fancy dress got caught on a bookshelf. The books fell down and made a big mess. The library was not quiet anymore. Mia and her friends were sad because they had to clean up the mess. The day did not end well for Mia and her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She had a big basket. She liked to fill it with flowers. Lily loved to give flowers to her friends. + +One day, Lily met a boy named Tom. Tom was sad. "Why are you sad?" asked Lily. Tom said, "I lost my toy." Lily wanted to help Tom. She said, "Let's find your toy!" + +Lily and Tom looked everywhere. They found the toy under a big tree. Tom was happy! He said, "Thank you, Lily!" Lily was happy too. She gave Tom some flowers from her basket. They became good friends. + +One day, Lily and Tom went to a show. They saw people dance and sing. Lily and Tom liked the show. They clapped their hands. They learned a new word, "applaud". They said, "We applaud the show!" + +Lily and Tom were happy. They played together every day. They always remembered to applaud when they liked something. And they always shared the pretty flowers from Lily's basket. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to design a toy. He thought and thought about what he wanted to make. Then, he had an idea. He would make a helicopter toy. + +Tim used paper, crayons, and glue to make his helicopter. He drew on the paper with his crayons and cut out the shapes. He glued the pieces together to make his helicopter. The helicopter was very colorful and fun. + +After making his helicopter, Tim wanted to play outside. But it was wet from the rain. He did not want his helicopter to get wet. So, he played with his helicopter inside and had lots of fun. He was very proud of his design. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. The mouse had a new home. It was a small hole in a big tree. The mouse liked his new home very much. + +One day, the mouse went outside to gaze at the sky. He saw big, white clouds and a bright, yellow sun. The mouse was very happy. He liked to look at the pretty sky. + +While the mouse was gazing, a big cat came. The cat wanted to catch the mouse. But the mouse was fast. He ran back to his new home in the tree. The cat could not get him there. The mouse was safe and happy in his new home. +One day, a small cat named Kitty felt a tremble in the ground. She was scared and let out a loud alarm. "Meow!" she cried. Kitty ran to her best friend, a big dog named Buddy. + +"Kitty, why the alarm?" asked Buddy. "I felt a tremble! I am scared!" said Kitty. Buddy wanted to help his friend, so he said, "Let's find out what it is!" + +Together, they looked for the cause of the tremble. They saw a persistent little mouse digging a hole in the ground. The mouse was making the ground shake. "Oh, it's just a mouse," said Kitty. They both laughed and were not scared anymore. They played together in the sun, happy to have solved the mystery. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very excited. He found a long string in his toy box. He did not know what to do with it. He thought and thought, and then he had an idea. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, can I wear the string like a necklace?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, you can wear the string like a necklace. Let me help you." + +Tim's mom tied the string around his neck. Tim was so happy and excited. He ran to show his friend, Sam. Sam liked the string necklace too. They played all day, wearing their new string necklaces and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a humble deer. The deer liked to play with his friends in the big forest. They would run, jump, and have fun all day. The deer was very happy. + +One day, the deer felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to stop it, but he couldn't. The deer let out a big sneeze. His friends laughed, and the deer laughed too. They all thought it was very funny. + +From that day on, every time the deer sneezed, his friends would laugh and play with him. They knew that the humble deer was just like them, and they loved him even more. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Max lived in a small house. Max loved to chew on things. One day, Max found a snack on the floor. He was very happy and started to chew it. But, when he chewed the snack, it was broken. + +Max was sad and said, "Oh no, my snack is broken! What will I do now?" Max's friend, a little bird named Lily, heard Max and came to help. "Don't worry, Max. I will find you a new snack," said Lily. + +Lily flew away to find a new snack for Max. She looked high and low, but she could not find a snack. Then, she saw a big tree with lots of snacks hanging from it. Lily took a snack and brought it back to Max. + +"Here you go, Max. I found you a new snack!" said Lily. Max was so happy and started to chew the new snack. This time, the snack was not broken. Max and Lily played together and had a great day. And from that day on, Max always shared his snacks with Lily. +One day, a brown dog and a brown cat were in a big yard. The yard was very wide. The dog and the cat liked to play in the yard. The dog liked to run and the cat liked to jump. They were good friends. + +The dog said, "Let's discuss what game to play today." The cat said, "I want to play hide and seek." The dog said, "That is a fun game. I will count and you hide." + +The dog closed his eyes and counted. The cat ran and hid behind a tree. The dog looked for the cat. When the dog found the cat, they laughed and played more games in the wide yard. They had a very fun day. +One day, a large dog named Max went for a jog. He liked to run and play in the sun. Max saw a sack near a big tree. He was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +Max went to the sack and opened it. Inside, he found a small cat named Lily. Lily was scared and said, "Who are you?" Max smiled and said, "I am Max, a large dog. I like to jog. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily was happy and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend, Max." So, Max and Lily went for a jog together. They had fun running and playing in the sun. From that day on, they became best friends and always played together. +One day, a little car named Cee was driving down the road. Cee was very happy because it was a sunny day. But soon, Cee started to feel tired. Cee looked at the fuel meter and saw it was very low. Cee needed to find fuel fast! + +Cee saw a big truck named Tee. Cee asked, "Tee, do you know where I can find fuel?" Tee looked at Cee and said, "You are so stupid, Cee! The fuel station is right there!" Cee looked and saw the fuel station. Cee felt a little sad because Tee was not nice. + +Cee went to the fuel station and filled up with fuel. Cee felt happy and strong again. Even though Tee was mean, Cee knew it was important to be kind. Cee decided to help other cars find fuel too. And from that day on, Cee was known as the most helpful car in town. +Once there was a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to help and care for his family. One day, Max's family needed a ride to the park. Max had an idea. He would find a taxi for them. + +Max ran down the street, looking for a taxi. He saw one parked by a big tree. Max barked at the taxi driver. The driver said, "Do you need a ride, little dog?" Max barked again, and the driver knew Max wanted his family to go to the park. + +The taxi driver followed Max back to his family. Max's family was so happy he found a taxi for them. They all got in the taxi and went to the park. Max's family had a great day at the park, all thanks to Max's loyal and caring help. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball all day long. One day, Spot saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she lost her ball. + +Spot went to Sue and said, "Let's play a game to find your ball!" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They looked around the park and played the game together. They looked under the swings, near the slide, and around the trees. + +Finally, Spot found Sue's ball near the pond. He picked it up with his mouth and brought it to her. Sue was so happy that Spot saved her ball. She hugged him and said, "Thank you, Spot!" From that day on, Spot and Sue became best friends and played games together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim was a pupil at a small school. He loved to play with his friends every day. + +One day, Tim was playing with a big red ball. He threw the ball high in the sky. "Look how high I can throw!" Tim said to his friend, Lily. "Wow!" Lily said, "That's so high!" + +But when the ball came down, it hit a window. The window made a loud noise and it break. Tim and Lily were scared. They told their teacher what happened. The teacher was not mad. She told them, "It's okay. We can fix the window. Just be more careful next time." Tim and Lily promised to be more careful when they play. +One day, a little pupil named Tim went to school. He had a big bag with books, pencils, and a toy. Tim was happy to see his friends and play with them. But when he opened his bag, he could not find his toy. He felt helpless and sad. + +Tim asked his friend, Sue, "Did you see my toy?" Sue shook her head and said, "No, Tim. I did not see your toy. Let's find it together." They looked under the table, behind the door, and in the big box of toys. But they could not find the toy. + +Then, their teacher, Miss Lily, came to help. She said, "Don't worry, Tim. We will find your toy." Miss Lily and all the pupils looked everywhere in the classroom. At last, they found the toy behind a big book on the shelf. Tim was so happy, and he said, "Thank you, everyone, for helping me find my toy!" +Once upon a time, there was a fragile little bird named Lily. She had a secret that she wanted to share with her best friend, Tommy the turtle. One sunny day, they met under a big tree. + +"Tommy," said Lily, "I have a secret to tell you. I am learning to fly, but I am scared. Will you help me finish learning to fly?" + +Tommy looked at Lily and said, "Of course, Lily! I will help you, even though I cannot fly. We will finish this together." + +So, Tommy and Lily practiced every day. Lily tried to fly, and Tommy cheered her on. Soon, Lily was flying high in the sky. They were both very happy that they finished learning to fly together. And the secret was a secret no more. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a girl named Lily. She was adventurous and loved to explore the woods near her house. One day, while she was playing, she met a boy named Tom. + +"Hi, I'm Tom! Do you want to play with me?" asked Tom. Lily smiled and said "Yes!" They became very good friends and played together every day. + +One cold day, Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They built a snowman and had a snowball fight. As they were playing, Lily said, "Tom, when we grow up, let's marry each other!" Tom laughed and said, "Okay, Lily! We will marry and have more fun together!" + +They continued to play and have adventures together. And when they grew up, Lily and Tom did marry each other. They lived happily ever after, always remembering the fun times they had as children. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a piece of cardboard. She thought it was very interesting. Sue showed it to her intelligent dog, Max. "Look, Max! I found this!" she said. Max looked at the cardboard and wagged his tail. + +Sue was curious about how the cardboard would taste. She took a tiny bite and made a funny face. "Yuck! This does not taste good!" Sue told Max. Max barked and seemed to agree with her. + +Sue and Max decided to play with the cardboard instead. They made a little house for Max's toys. They had a fun day playing together. In the end, Sue learned that cardboard was not good to eat, but it was great for playtime with her smart dog, Max. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He saw a pretty stone on the ground. He picked it up to examine it. The stone was shiny and smooth. Tim was very happy to find it. + +Tim met his friend, Sara, in the park. He showed her the stone and said, "Look at my pretty stone! I found it on the ground." Sara looked at the stone and said, "Wow! It's so shiny. Can I hold it?" Tim let Sara hold the stone. They both felt happy. + +After playing, Tim and Sara were hungry. They went to Tim's house and asked his mom for a snack. She gave them some spicy chips. Tim shared his chips with Sara. They both enjoyed the spicy chips and had fun. The moral of the story is that sharing with friends makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little orange cat named Tim. Tim lived in a big house with a long stair. He loved to play with his ball and run up and down the stair all day. + +One sunny day, Tim saw a little bird trapped in a cage. The bird was sad and wanted to go back to its family. Tim wanted to help and save the bird. So, he thought of a plan. + +Tim used his ball to hit the cage door. With a loud "bang", the door opened. The bird was free and happy. Tim and the bird became best friends, and they played on the stair together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lisa went to school. She was in a hurry because she did not want to be late. When she got to her class, she saw a big blackboard. It was very clean and ready for the teacher to write on it. + +The teacher said, "Today, we will draw on the blackboard. But be careful! The chalk is delicate and can break easily." Lisa listened and was excited to draw. + +Lisa and her friends started to draw on the blackboard. They were having so much fun! Then, Lisa remembered what the teacher said about the delicate chalk. She was careful not to break it. At the end of the day, Lisa and her friends had made a beautiful drawing on the blackboard, and the chalk did not break. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big dream to be a bossy queen. She liked to tell her toys what to do. One day, she put on a pretty dress and a shiny crown. + +Lily said to her teddy bear, "You will be my helper. We will make the best kingdom ever!" The teddy bear just sat there, but Lily knew he was listening. They worked together to make a castle out of blocks. + +As a result, Lily felt very happy. She told her teddy bear, "You did a good job! Now we can have a big party with cake and games." All her toys came to the party and they had lots of fun. + +In the end, Lily learned that being bossy wasn't always good. She found out that being kind and working together made her dream come true. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her room. She saw her bookcase full of books. Lucy loved to read her books. But today, she wanted to play with her toys. So, she took her toys and started to play near the bookcase. + +Suddenly, her big brother Tom came into the room. He was angry. "You took my toy car!" he said to Lucy. Lucy was scared. She didn't want her brother to be angry. "I'm sorry, Tom," she said. "Here is your toy car." + +Tom took the toy car and started to play. But he was playing too close to the bookcase. The bookcase began to shake. The books were going to fall! Lucy saw this and wanted to save the books. She ran to the bookcase and held it. The books did not fall. + +Tom saw what Lucy did and was not angry anymore. He said, "Thank you for saving the books, Lucy." They both smiled and played together, far away from the bookcase. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was an adventurous dog who loved to play and explore. He had black fur and big, happy eyes. + +One day, Max found a big box of toys. He wanted to sort the toys by color. Max saw red, blue, and yellow toys. He put the red toys with red, the blue toys with blue, and the yellow toys with yellow. Max was very happy with his work. + +Then, Max saw his friend, a little girl named Lily. She saw the toys Max had sorted and clapped her hands with joy. Max and Lily played with the toys all day long. They had so much fun, and Max felt proud of his sorting. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play and run all day. One day, Kitty saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But the tree had harsh and sharp branches. Kitty's mom said, "Wait, Kitty! The tree is not safe." + +Kitty did not listen to her mom. She wanted to climb the tree now. So, she started to climb the tree. As she climbed higher, Kitty began to stumble. She was scared, but she did not want to stop. + +At last, Kitty reached the top of the tree. She was very happy. But then, the branch she was on broke. Kitty fell down and down. She landed on the ground with a thud. Kitty was hurt and sad. She wished she had listened to her mom and waited. +Once upon a time, there was a strong girl named Amy. She loved to help her dad in his workshop. One day, Dad needed to measure a piece of wood to fix their fence. Amy wanted to help. + +Amy asked, "Dad, can I help you measure the wood?" Dad smiled and said, "Yes, Amy. Hold this end of the wood while I use the ruler." They measured the wood together. Amy felt very happy to help her dad. + +Next, they needed to use a nail to fix the wood to the fence. Dad showed Amy how to use the hammer. Amy was careful and hit the nail into the wood. The fence was fixed! Amy and her dad were very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little cat named Tim. Tim had a big coat with a zipper. He loved to wear his coat when it was cold outside. + +One day, Tim went to play with his friend, a dog named Max. Max said, "Tim, remember to zip up your coat. It is very cold today." Tim nodded and zipped up his coat. They played in the snow and had lots of fun. + +After playing, they went inside to get warm. Tim said, "Max, thank you for reminding me to zip up my coat. I was warm and cozy." Max smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. That's what friends are for." And they enjoyed the rest of their day together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Lily. Lily was a very good girl, but sometimes she felt gloomy. One day, she saw a big truck that had the word "deliver" on the side. Lily watched as the truck stopped near her house. + +A nice man got out of the truck and said, "Hello, Lily! I have something to deliver to you." He gave her a big box. Lily was so excited and her lip smiled big. "Thank you!" she said to the man. The man waved and left in his truck. + +Lily took the box inside her house and opened it. Inside was a big, colorful ball. She played with the ball all day and her gloomy feelings went away. Now, whenever she felt gloomy, she would play with her ball and remember the kind man who delivered it to her. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in a big tree. Every day, the owl would wake up when the sun went down and watch over the forest. The owl had many friends who liked to talk to him. + +One day, a little squirrel found a diary near the tree. The squirrel did not know what it was, so he brought it to the wise old owl. "What is this?" the squirrel asked the owl. + +The wise owl looked at the diary and said, "This is a diary. You can write your thoughts and stories in it." The squirrel was happy and thanked the owl. From that day on, the squirrel wrote in his diary every day and shared his stories with his friends in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on the couch, but her mom always told her to stop. One day, Lily's mom went to the store and left her alone at home. Lily decided to jump on the couch again, but this time she accidentally broke it. + +When her mom came back and saw the broken couch, she was very angry. Lily felt sad and said, "Mommy, I hate when you get mad at me." + +Her mom replied, "I'm not mad at you, Lily. I'm just disappointed that you didn't listen to me." + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to her parents and not do things that could harm others or things. From that day on, she never jumped on the couch again. She was still jolly and happy, but she knew how to be responsible too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to a parade with her mommy and daddy. She saw lots of big trucks and colorful balloons. She was so happy and excited! + +After the parade, Lily was feeling very sleepy. She wanted to take a nap. So, she went to her room and hugged her favorite teddy bear. She squeezed it tight and closed her eyes. + +Soon, she fell asleep and had a dream about the parade. In her dream, she was riding on a big truck with her teddy bear. They were both very happy and having lots of fun. When she woke up, she felt happy and refreshed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars in the garage. One day, his friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a red car that he was very proud of. + +"I bet my car is faster than yours!" Billy said, feeling competitive. + +Timmy didn't want to race his car because he knew it was slower, but he didn't want to disappoint his friend. So, they raced and Billy's car won. + +Timmy regretted racing and not being honest with his friend. He learned that it's better to be truthful than to try to impress others. From then on, they played together and had fun without any competition. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved waffles and ate them every day for breakfast. One day, Tim spilled some juice on his shirt and it made him sad. + +His mom said, "Don't worry Tim, we can soak your shirt in water and it will come out." Tim was cheerful again because he knew his mom could fix it. + +After his shirt was clean, Tim ate his waffle with a big smile on his face. He was happy again and ready to start his day. +Once upon a time, there was a man who worked in a big building. He had a long stick called a staff. He would use it to help him walk and to point at things. One day, he saw a cookie on his desk. He knew he shouldn't eat it because it wasn't his. But he was very hungry, so he ate it anyway. Later, his friend asked him if he took the cookie. The man felt guilty and his eyes started to blink. He knew he did something wrong. He said sorry and promised to never take things that didn't belong to him again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was wearing his favorite hat. He loved his hat so much because it was red and had a big white star on it. Timmy's mom told him to go outside and play. So, Timmy went outside and started to wander around in the park. + +While wandering, he saw a little girl named Lily who was also wearing a hat. Her hat was pink and had a flower on it. Timmy said, "Hi, I like your hat." Lily said, "Thank you, I'm glad you like it." + +Then, Timmy and Lily played together in the park. They ran, jumped and laughed. When it was time to go home, Timmy said, "I had so much fun playing with you. Let's play again tomorrow!" Lily said, "I would like that." Timmy went home, still wearing his favorite hat, feeling very glad. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky and feel the wind. One day, the bird decided to soar up into the clouds. It flapped its wings and went higher and higher until it reached the top. It felt happy and free up there. + +But then, the bird saw something strange. It was a skull on the ground. The bird wondered how it got there and why it looked so sad. The bird decided to be brave and investigate. It flew down to the ground and looked at the skull. It was old and dusty and didn't look very tidy. + +The bird felt sad for the skull and decided to clean it up. It used its beak to pick up the skull and put it in a safe place. The bird realized that even though it was small, it could still do big things like help others. And so, the bird continued to soar in the sky, feeling happy and proud of what it had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little horse called Brownie. Brownie lived in a stable with his friends. One day, Brownie and his friends had a big fight. They all wanted to eat the same piece of hay. Brownie was sad because his friends didn't want to share. + +Brownie decided to talk to his friends and said, "Let's unite and share the hay. We can all eat together and be happy." His friends listened and agreed. They all ate the hay together and were happy again. + +Brownie learned that being humble and sharing is important. He realized that fighting is not good and that it's better to be kind to others. From that day on, Brownie and his friends always shared their food and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, while they were making cookies, they saw a beetle crawling on the counter. Lily's mom told her to be careful and not to hurt the beetle. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, came over to play and saw the beetle. He was envious of Lily's beetle and wanted one for himself. He tried to catch it, but it ran away. Lily reminded Tommy that her mom said not to hurt the beetle. + +Later that day, Lily and Tommy went to the park to play. They saw a bird trying to catch a beetle. Remembering what Lily's mom said, they decided to help the beetle. They put it in a safe place where the bird couldn't get it. + +The moral of the story is to be kind to all creatures, big and small. Even a little beetle can be important. And always remember, it's not nice to be envious of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new journal that she loved to write in every day. One day, she was playing outside with her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy noticed that Lily's journal looked different. "Lily, did you change your journal?" he asked. + +"Yes, I got a new one," Lily replied. "I like it because it has pretty flowers on it." + +Timmy thought it was cool and asked if he could see it. Lily happily showed him the journal and they sat down together to look at it. They talked about all the things Lily had written in it and Timmy said he wanted to get a new journal too. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy wrote in their journals together every day. They loved sharing their stories and drawings with each other. And even though they both had new journals, their friendship never changed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new green hockey stick. Timmy was so excited to use it in their next game. + +When Timmy's friends saw his new hockey stick, they wanted to try it out too. But Timmy didn't want to share because he was afraid they might break it. One of his friends said, "Why won't you let us use it? Is it because it's too heavy?" Timmy replied, "No, it's not heavy. It just weighs a little more than my old one." + +Timmy's friends got upset and said they didn't want to play with him anymore if he wouldn't share. Timmy felt sad and realized that he should have let his friends use his new hockey stick. He apologized and they all played together with the new stick. In the end, they all had fun and Timmy learned that sharing is important. +Once upon a time, there was a big stage where animals liked to play. One day, a lively monkey came to the stage and started to dance. All the other animals watched and clapped their hands. The monkey was very happy and danced for a long time. When he was tired, he went to rest on a big rock. The other animals thanked him for the lively dance and asked him to come back again. The monkey smiled and said he would. And so, the stage was always a fun place to be with lively animals and happy dances. +Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in a little house. He was very helpless because he didn't have any food or money. Every day, he would sit outside his house and wait for someone to help him. + +One day, a kind lady saw the man and decided to improve his situation. She brought him some food and gave him some money. The man was so happy and grateful that he cried tears of joy. + +From that day on, the man learned that it's okay to ask for help and that there are kind people in the world who are willing to improve your situation. He also learned that it's important to be kind to others and to help them when they are in need. + +The moral of the story is that we should always try to help others and be grateful when someone helps us. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny was very humble and always shared his carrots with his friends. One day, Benny met a hedgehog named Spike. Spike was lost and didn't know how to get back home. Benny asked Spike to tell him where he lived, but Spike didn't know. Benny then had an idea and asked Spike to climb on his back so he could show him around. As they walked, Benny asked other animals if they knew where Spike lived. Finally, a wise old owl told them where Spike's home was. Benny was happy he could help his new friend Spike. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a soft and furry paw that he loved to use to play with his toys. One day, Spot got into trouble and chewed on his owner's shoe. His owner was not happy and decided to punish Spot by putting him in a timeout. Spot felt sad and humble because he knew he did something wrong. But after his timeout, he learned his lesson and never chewed on shoes again. From that day on, Spot was a good dog and always used his paw to play with his toys, not to chew on shoes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who always demanded to have her way. She was very spoiled and would cry if she didn't get what she wanted. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and saw a boy who was sad. + +Lily's mom said, "Why don't you go over and say hi? Maybe you can make him smile." + +Lily went over and said, "Hi, what's wrong?" + +The boy said, "I lost my ball and now I can't play." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." They looked and looked until they found the ball. The boy smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +Lily felt happy too. She realized that it feels good to make someone else smile and that sometimes it's not all about getting what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went on a walk in the woods. It was very dark and they couldn't see very well. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I need to go to the toilet." + +Lily pointed to a tree and said, "You can go behind that tree." + +Timmy said, "It's too dark. I can't see where to go." + +Lily said, "I'll point my flashlight so you can see." + +Timmy was so happy that Lily helped him. They continued their walk and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but one day he got lost in the woods. He felt scared and tired, so he sat down on a rock to rest. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hello there, little boy. Are you lost?" It was a friendly police officer who had been looking for Timmy. "Yes, I am lost," Timmy said. "Can you help me solve this problem?" + +The police officer smiled and picked up Timmy. "Don't worry, I'll take you home. But first, let's go to the jail and talk to some people who might have seen you." + +At the jail, they talked to a kind lady who had seen Timmy playing in the park earlier. She pointed them in the right direction, and soon they were on their way home. Timmy was so happy to be safe and sound, and he thanked the police officer for helping him solve his problem. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max loved to eat bananas, but one day he couldn't find any. He asked his friend, a bird named Bella, if she had seen any bananas. Bella said, "I saw some bananas in the jungle, but there is a scary lion there." + +Max was scared, but he really wanted a banana. He decided to be brave and go to the jungle. When he got there, he saw the lion hiding behind a tree. Max quickly hid behind a bush. The lion saw Max and said, "What are you doing here?" + +Max said, "I'm looking for bananas. Do you know where they are?" The lion said, "Yes, but you have to be brave to get them." Max took a deep breath and said, "I can be brave!" The lion showed Max where the bananas were and Max grabbed one. He was so happy and proud of himself for being brave. From that day on, Max knew he could be brave and face his fears. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy house. The wind would blow and make the windows rattle. It scared the little boy who lived there. He thought a ghost was making the noise. + +One day, the boy's dad took him for a ride in his car. The car was very fast and went at great speed. The boy loved feeling the wind in his hair. + +As they drove, they saw a spooky ghost on the side of the road. The boy was scared but his dad said it was just a decoration for Halloween. They drove past it and the boy felt better. + +When they got home, the boy was excited to tell his mom about their adventure. He told her about the spooky ghost and how they went at great speed in the car. The noisy house didn't seem so scary anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect things like rocks, leaves, and sticks. One day, Timmy went to visit his grandma who was cooking rice for dinner. Timmy loved the smell of the rice and asked his grandma if he could help. + +Grandma said yes and gave Timmy a big spoon to stir the rice. Timmy felt mighty as he stirred the rice and watched it cook. When the rice was done, Timmy's grandma let him collect the leftover rice in a bowl. + +Timmy was so happy to collect the rice and he took it home to show his mom. Timmy's mom was proud of him for helping his grandma and collecting the rice. Timmy felt mighty and proud too. From that day on, Timmy loved to collect rice just like he collected rocks, leaves, and sticks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One sunny day, she ran into a boy named Jack. They had never met before, but they quickly became friends. + +As they played together, Lily noticed a knot in Jack's shoelaces. She offered to help him untie it, but the knot was too tight. Jack was sad because he thought he would have to go home with his shoes still tied in a knot. + +But Lily had an idea! She remembered her dad had a dull pencil in his pocket. She ran home to get it and brought it back to Jack. Together, they used the pencil to loosen the knot and Jack's shoes were finally untied. + +From that day on, Lily and Jack played together every day in the park. They were happy they had met and become friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They had a daughter named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to play a game with her mommy and daddy. The game was to see who could run the fastest. + +Lily ran as fast as she could, but her mommy and daddy ran faster. They won the game! Lily was happy for her mommy and daddy, but she felt a little ashamed that she couldn't run as fast as them. + +Her mommy noticed that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her mommy that she was ashamed that she couldn't run as fast as them. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You don't have to be the fastest. We love you just the way you are." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mommy back. She was happy that her mommy and daddy loved her no matter what. From that day on, Lily knew that it was okay to not always win the game. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the rain. Her clothes got all wet and she felt cold. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Lily, you need to come inside and change your clothes. You don't want to get sick." + +Lily replied, "But Mom, I want to be a pilot when I grow up. Pilots have to fly in the rain sometimes. I want to study how to do that." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great dream, Lily. But first, let's get you dry and warm." +Once upon a time, there was a clever monkey. He lived in a big tree in the jungle. The monkey was very intelligent and he loved to play with his friends. One day, he found a big box that was very heavy. He wanted to know how much it weighed, so he asked his friend, the elephant. The elephant said, "Let's go to the scale and find out!" + +The monkey and the elephant went to the scale and put the box on it. The scale showed that the box weighed a lot! The monkey was surprised. He decided to send the box in the mail to his cousin who lived far away. He went to the post office and asked the postman to help him. The postman put the box on the scale and put a stamp on it. + +The monkey was happy that he could send the box to his cousin. He was also happy that he learned how to weigh things. From that day on, the monkey and the elephant played together and learned new things every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who wanted to fly high in the sky. The birdie flew and flew until it saw a big cliff. The birdie was scared because the cliff was very high and it looked uncomfortable to fly over it. + +But the birdie was determined to fly over the cliff. It flapped its wings and flew towards the cliff. Suddenly, the wind split the birdie's wings and it started to fall. The birdie was scared, but it tried to flap its wings to fly again. + +Luckily, the birdie was able to fly again and it flew over the cliff. The birdie was happy and it continued to fly high in the sky. From that day on, the birdie knew that even though things may be uncomfortable and scary, it could still overcome them with determination and courage. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games with his friends. One day, they played a game and Tim won! He was very happy and shouted, "I win, I win!" + +After the game, Tim and his friends went outside to play. The sunshine was very bright and warm. Tim said, "I love the sunshine, it makes me happy." + +But then, Tim's friend said something that made him sad. His friend called him stupid. Tim felt hurt and wanted to cry. + +Tim's mom saw that he was upset and asked him what was wrong. Tim told her what his friend said. His mom hugged him and said, "You are not stupid. You are smart and kind. Don't listen to what others say. You are a winner in your own way." + +From that day on, Tim learned that winning isn't just about games. It's about being kind and true to yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a folder with her favorite stickers inside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She wanted to show her stickers to her friends, but she couldn't find her folder. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily started to cry, and her parents asked her what was wrong. "I lost my folder with my stickers," she said. "It's terrible." Her dad said, "Don't worry, we'll help you find it." They asked everyone in the park if they had seen the folder, but no one had. + +Just when they were about to give up, a little boy came up to them and said, "Is this your folder?" Lily was so happy, she hugged the little boy. "Thank you for finding my folder!" she said. Her mom said, "We permit you to give him one of your stickers as a thank you." Lily gave the little boy her favorite sticker, and they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved taking pictures with her camera. One day, she went to the park to take pictures of the flowers and the trees. She was so excited to see how they would turn out. + +But as she was taking pictures, she noticed that her camera lens was dirty. She tried to wipe it with her shirt, but it didn't work. She became impatient and wanted to go home to look at her pictures. + +When she got home, she realized that all of her pictures were blurry because of the dirty lens. She felt sad and wished she had taken the time to polish her camera lens before taking pictures. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, it's important to be patient and take the time to do things right. Like polishing your camera lens before taking pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in the backyard. One day, he found a spear on the ground. He thought it was cool and picked it up. + +Timmy's mom saw him with the spear and said, "Timmy, put that down! Spears are dangerous!" + +Timmy replied, "But Mom, I love it! It's not stupid, it's awesome!" + +His mom sighed and said, "Okay, but be careful with it. It's still dangerous." Timmy promised to be careful and continued to play with his new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big field near her house. One day, she saw a big, tall mill in the distance. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What do they do in the mill?" + +Her mommy replied, "They make flour from wheat, so we can bake yummy bread." + +Lily was curious and wanted to see the mill up close. So, she walked and walked until she finally reached the mill. But when she got there, she saw that it was empty and no one was there. + +Feeling disappointed, she walked back home and told her mommy, "The mill was empty, there was no one there." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can still bake yummy bread with the flour we have at home." And they did just that. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to whistle and he was very good at it. One day, Timmy was invited to a party with his friends. He was so excited to go and have fun. + +At the party, Timmy saw a big cake with lots of frosting. He wanted to eat it all by himself. But that was not kind. So, Timmy shared the cake with his friends. They all had a great time eating it. + +After the party, Timmy went home. He felt very happy that he had been kind to his friends. But on his way home, he saw a car coming towards him very fast. Timmy tried to move out of the way, but it was too late. The car hit him and Timmy died. + +Everyone was very sad that Timmy had died. They remembered how kind he was and how he loved to whistle. They missed him very much. The end. +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 went for a walk in the park. Lily saw a beautiful flower and said, "Look, mommy! A lovely flower!" + +As they continued their walk, they saw a man holding a bottle. Lily asked, "What's in the bottle, daddy?" Her daddy replied, "It's wine, sweetie. It's a drink for grown-ups." + +Lily saw a bird flying in the sky and said, "Look, mommy! A birdie!" Her mommy said, "Yes, it's a pretty birdie. Can you see its colors?" Lily replied, "Yes, I see its pretty colors!" + +As they walked back home, Lily said, "Today was a fun day. I saw a lovely flower, a man with wine, and a pretty birdie. I love going on walks!" Her mommy and daddy smiled and said, "We love going on walks with you too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a walk and saw a bad dog. The dog was barking and showing his teeth. Lily was scared and wanted to go home. But her mommy and daddy held her hand and showed her that the dog was on a leash and couldn't hurt her. They walked past the bad dog and continued their walk in the park. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things may look bad, but they aren't always as bad as they seem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, she saw a big flag waving in the wind. It was very colorful and had stars and stripes on it. Lily thought it was very pretty and wanted to take it home with her. + +But when she tried to grab the flag, her mom told her she couldn't have it. Lily was sad and didn't understand why she couldn't have the pretty flag. Her mom explained that it was important and famous because it represented their country. Lily still wanted the flag, but she knew she had to listen to her mom and refuse to take it. She went back to playing in the grass, but she couldn't stop thinking about the pretty flag. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was very hairy and loved to play with Lily all day long. + +One day, Lily got sick and her mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor put a thermometer in Lily's mouth to check her temperature. The thermometer beeped and the doctor said Lily had a fever. + +Lily's mommy gave her medicine and tucked her into bed. Fluffy cuddled up next to her and they both fell asleep. The moral of the story is to always talk to your parents or a doctor if you don't feel well. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat popcorn and watch movies. One day, she went to a new school and was feeling weak and shy. She didn't know anyone and felt very lonely. + +But then, a kind boy named Jack came up to her and introduced himself. He offered her some popcorn and they started talking. Lily felt happy and less weak. Jack showed her around the school and introduced her to his friends. Lily made new friends and felt less lonely. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to introduce yourself and be kind to others. You never know who might be feeling weak and lonely, and a simple act of kindness like sharing popcorn can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a pan and told her to make pancakes for breakfast. Lily was very excited to use the pan and make yummy pancakes. + +Lily started mixing the batter and heating up the pan. As she was cooking, she started to feel very sleepy. She yawned and rubbed her eyes, but she kept cooking the pancakes. + +Finally, the pancakes were ready and Lily's mommy came to the kitchen to see what she had made. Lily was very proud of her pancakes and told her mommy that she had made them all by herself. Her mommy tasted the pancakes and said, "These pancakes are delicious! You're an honest chef, Lily." Lily smiled, feeling very happy and proud of herself. + +From that day on, Lily loved to cook and make pancakes for her family. And every time she cooked, she made sure to yawn and stretch to stay awake and focused. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to open the door for their neighbor. Lily was polite and said, "Yes, Mommy." She went to the door and opened it for the neighbor. + +Later that day, Lily's dad asked her to remind him to take out the trash. Lily was happy to help and said, "Okay, Daddy." When it was time to take out the trash, Lily reminded her dad and he thanked her for being so helpful. + +Lily felt proud of herself for being polite and helpful to her family and neighbors. She knew that it was important to be kind and do things for others. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together and paint pictures with their crayons. One day, they decided to paint a big picture together, but it was hard work. They had to color for a long time and their hands got tired. + +But Timmy and Tommy didn't give up. They worked hard and finally finished their painting. They were so happy and proud of what they had created. They decided to unite their paintings and make one big masterpiece. Together, they put all their paintings together and it looked beautiful. They were so happy to have worked together and made something special. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. It was a sunny day, and the grass was thick and green. Timmy ran around and played on the swings and the slide. + +But then, Timmy slipped on a banana peel! He fell down and hurt his knee. His mom helped him up and put a band-aid on his knee. Timmy was sad, but his mom hugged him and said it would be okay. They decided to go home and have some ice cream. + +From then on, Timmy was more careful when he walked on the ground. He didn't want to slip again! But he still loved going to the park and playing with his friends. And whenever he saw a banana peel, he made sure to step over it carefully. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his yard with his toys. His yard was big and green with lots of trees and flowers. Timmy was very happy in his yard. + +One day, a wealthy man came to Timmy's house. He wanted to buy Timmy's yard. Timmy's mommy and daddy said no, but the wealthy man demanded that they sell it to him. Timmy didn't like the man's demand. He loved his yard and didn't want to give it away. + +In the end, Timmy's mommy and daddy said no to the wealthy man's demand. They told him that Timmy's yard was not for sale. Timmy was very happy that he could keep playing in his yard with his toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty closet with lots of toys and clothes inside. One day, Lily's friend Emily came to play. Emily said, "Your closet is so attractive, can we play dress-up?" + +Lily said, "Yes, let's play!" They tried on lots of clothes and had so much fun. But then, Lily's mom came in and said it was time for Emily to go home. Emily said, "Wait, I want to reveal a surprise!" + +Emily opened the closet and a big, scary monster jumped out! Lily and Emily screamed and ran away. The monster ate all of their toys and clothes. Lily was sad that her pretty closet was ruined. She said, "I don't like scary surprises." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and look at herself in the mirror. One day, she saw a gloomy face in the mirror and it made her scream. + +Her mommy came running and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily pointed at the mirror and said, "A scary face!" + +Mommy looked at the mirror and saw that it was just a reflection of the dark and gloomy sky outside. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, it's just the weather outside. Let's play with your dolls instead." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mommy back. She was happy to have someone to play with and to protect her from scary faces in the mirror. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw a fake butterfly in her garden. She thought it was real and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily felt sad because she wanted to keep the butterfly. She went to her mom and asked for help. Her mom told her that sometimes things can look real, but they are fake. Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, but she felt better knowing that the butterfly wasn't real. + +The next day, Lily saw a real butterfly in her garden. She was so happy and tried to catch it again. But this time, she was careful and didn't scare it away. She watched the butterfly fly around and then land on a flower. Lily realized that not everything has a happy ending, but sometimes things end in a good way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pretty rocks. One day, she found a shiny gem that was very special. She didn't know what it was, but she knew it was important. + +Lily showed the gem to her mommy and asked, "What is this, mommy?" Her mommy said, "I don't know, but it looks valuable. Let's take it to a jeweler to find out." + +The jeweler examined the gem and said, "This is a rare and unknown gem. It's very valuable." Lily was happy to hear that her gem was special. + +But then, the jeweler noticed that the gem was cracked. He said, "This gem needs to be restored. I can fix it for you." Lily was sad to hear that her gem was broken, but she was happy to know that it could be fixed. + +After the jeweler restored the gem, Lily was so excited to have her special gem back. She knew it was valuable and she would always treasure it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily went outside to play, but she forgot her mittens. Her hands were cold and she couldn't play for long. + +Lily's mom saw her and gave her a pair of mittens. They were soft and warm. Lily was happy and thanked her mom. She put them on and went back outside to play. + +While she was playing, Lily found a stick. She picked it up and started to twist it around. She did it slow at first, but then she got faster and faster. Suddenly, the stick broke! Lily was sad, but then she remembered her warm mittens and smiled. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her favorite doll. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She played on the swings and the slide, but when it was time to go home, she couldn't find her doll. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She felt sad because she had lost her doll. + +On the way home, they stopped at a store to buy some ice cream. Lily was so excited to have her favorite flavor, chocolate. But when she took a lick, she was confused. It didn't taste like chocolate at all, it was vanilla! She didn't like it and asked her mommy to turn it back to chocolate. But her mommy explained that they couldn't turn it back, so they got her a new chocolate ice cream instead. + +When they got home, Lily was still sad about losing her doll. But then her daddy found it in the car! She was so happy to have her doll back and hugged it tight. From that day on, she made sure to always keep her doll close so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to set the clock for dinner." + +Lily didn't know how to set the clock, so her mom showed her how to do it. "You turn the little hands until they match the big hands," her mom said. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made dinner but it tasted sour. "Yuck, this food is sour!" Lily said. + +Her mom explained, "I forgot to put in the sugar. It's important to follow the recipe and not forget any ingredients. That's the moral of the story, Lily." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, I will remember to follow the recipe next time." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to draw pictures with his crayons. He drew lots of pictures and put them in a folder. The folder was red and had a picture of a dog on it. + +One day, Timmy's little sister knocked over the folder and all of the pictures fell out. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, his mom came in and helped him pick up the pictures. Timmy was glad that his mom saved his pictures. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his folder on a high shelf where his little sister couldn't reach it. He was happy that his pictures were safe and sound in their special folder. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to pick apples from the tree in his backyard. He was very good at picking apples, even the ones that were high up. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he had eaten all the cookies she had made. Timmy didn't want to tell the truth because he had eaten more than his share. But his mom said it was important to always tell the truth, even if it was hard. + +Timmy realized his mom was right, and he felt bad for not telling the truth. But he was flexible and decided to tell the truth even though it was hard. He told his mom that he had eaten more cookies than he was supposed to. His mom was proud of him for telling the truth and gave him a hug. From that day on, Timmy always told the truth, even if it was hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. But one day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time to organize your toys." + +Lily didn't know what "organize" meant, but her mom showed her how to put all her dolls in one box and her cars in another. + +After Lily was done organizing, her mom said, "Now we can vacuum the floor and make it nice and clean." + +Lily helped her mom vacuum the floor, and they made sure it was safe for her to play on. Lily felt happy and proud that she had organized her toys and helped clean the floor. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with blocks. He had a large pile of blocks in his room. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Wow, Timmy! You have a lot of blocks!" said Billy. + +"Yes, I do!" replied Timmy. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Sure!" said Billy. + +They started building a tower with the blocks. Timmy was putting the blocks on top of each other and Billy was handing him the blocks. Suddenly, the tower started to wobble. + +"Oh no! The tower is going to fall!" cried Billy. + +Timmy quickly grabbed the blocks and put them back in the pile. "It's okay, Billy. We can build another tower. The blocks remain here for us to play with," said Timmy. + +And so, they started building another tower with the large pile of blocks. They had so much fun playing together! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to raise the flag in front of their house. Timmy was excited to help his mom. + +Timmy went outside and saw that his dad's uniform was hanging on the clothesline. Timmy thought it looked nice. He raised the flag and then ran over to touch his dad's uniform. It felt soft and smooth. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw him touching the uniform. She smiled and said, "That's your dad's nice uniform. He wears it to work." Timmy was happy that he helped his mom and learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy some groceries. They got a big bag of things and brought them home. When they got home, they had to unpack all the things from the bag. + +Lily saw that there was a yummy yogurt in the bag. She asked her mommy if she could have it for a snack. Her mommy said yes and gave her the yogurt. Lily was happy and ate it all up. + +After they finished unpacking, Lily's mommy asked her to be helpful and put some of the things away. Lily was a good helper and put the apples in the fruit bowl and the bread in the bread box. Her mommy was proud of her helpfulness. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a picture of his mommy and daddy, but it made him feel sad because they were far away. One day, Timmy went to his grandma's house and she showed him how to whisper. Timmy whispered to his grandma that he missed his mommy and daddy very much. + +Grandma gave Timmy a big hug and told him that he could talk to his mommy and daddy on the phone. Timmy felt happy again and called his mommy and daddy. They talked for a long time and Timmy showed them his picture. They told him how much they loved him and that they would come home soon. Timmy smiled and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her shiny jewelry, like her bracelets and necklaces. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma saw Lily's jewelry and said, "Wow, your jewelry is so pretty! I wish I had jewelry like that." + +Lily felt happy that Emma liked her jewelry, but also a little jealous. She said, "Thanks, but I don't want to share my jewelry with you." Emma felt sad and asked, "Why not? Don't you want to be friends?" + +Lily realized that she was being selfish and said, "I'm sorry, I was wrong. Let's play with my jewelry together." So, they played with the jewelry and had fun. Lily learned that it's important to share and work together with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They were having fun until Lily saw a boy crying on a bench. She went to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The boy said, "I lost my toy car. I can't find it anywhere." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it. We can look together. It might be difficult, but we can do it!" + +They searched for a long time, but they couldn't find the toy car. Lily told the boy not to give up and said, "Let's count to ten and try again." They counted together and started looking again. This time, they found the car under a tree. + +The boy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are a good friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay. It's always better to help others. Silence is not always the answer. Sometimes, we need to talk and help each other. That's the number one rule of being a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat at her favorite restaurant with her parents. One day, they went to the restaurant and the waiter handed them the menu. Lily's mom said, "Let's order something modest today. We don't need to spend too much money." + +Lily looked at the menu and saw her favorite food, pizza. She said, "I want pizza, please!" Her dad said, "Lily, we need to settle for something cheaper today. Let's try something new." + +Lily was sad, but she listened to her parents and ordered something different. When the food arrived, it was delicious! Lily realized that trying new things can be fun and tasty. She learned that it's important to be modest and not always choose the most expensive thing. The family had a great time and Lily was happy she tried something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to clap her hands and sing songs. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a weird man sitting on a bench. He had a big beard and was wearing strange clothes. + +Lily went up to him and clapped her hands, but the man didn't smile. He looked at her and said, "I have a threat for you. If you don't give me your toy, I will take it from you." + +Lily got scared and ran back to her mom. She told her what happened and her mom called the police. The police came and took the weird man away. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful around strangers and to tell an adult if someone makes you feel scared or uncomfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a secret. One day, she told her friend Tom about it. "I have a secret," Lily whispered to Tom. "What is it?" Tom asked. "I can't tell you," Lily said. "Why not?" Tom asked. "Because it's a secret," Lily said. + +Tom became jealous. He wanted to know the secret too. "Please tell me," Tom begged. "I can't," Lily said. "It's my secret." Tom was sad. He didn't want to lose his friend. "I'm sorry," Tom said. "I won't ask again." Lily smiled. "Thank you," she said. "You're still my best friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean all day long. One day, Nemo met his friend, a crab named Sammy. + +"Hi Nemo, what are you doing today?" asked Sammy. + +"I want to dive deep into the ocean and explore new things," replied Nemo. + +"That sounds like fun!" said Sammy. "But don't forget to check your calendar to make sure you have enough time." + +Nemo looked at his calendar and saw that he had plenty of time. He felt comfortable and happy knowing that he could explore the ocean without worrying about anything else. + +So Nemo and Sammy went diving together and saw many new things in the ocean. They were so happy and excited to share their adventure with each other. From that day on, Nemo made sure to always check his calendar before going on any new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and point at the birds in the sky. One day, while she was playing, she fell and hit her head. Her brain hurt and she had to go to the doctor. + +The doctor said Lily was lucky because she only had a small bump on her head. He put a bandage on it and told her to be careful when she played. Lily listened to the doctor and was very careful. + +A few days later, Lily went back outside to play. She remembered what the doctor said and was very careful. She looked up at the sky and pointed at a bird. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and looked down. She saw a big rock where she was about to step. Lily was lucky because she didn't step on the rock and hurt herself again. She smiled and said, "I'm glad I listened to the doctor." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, she saw her friend Timmy throwing away a toy car. "Why are you wasting that toy car?" Lily asked. "It's stupid," Timmy replied. + +Lily didn't think the toy car was stupid. She thought it was cool. She decided to rescue the toy car from the waste bin. "I want to play with it," she said. Timmy shrugged and said, "Okay, you can have it." + +Lily was happy to have the toy car. She played with it outside and caught even more butterflies. When Timmy saw how much fun Lily was having with the toy car, he asked if he could play with it too. "Sure," Lily said. "Let's play together!" From that day on, Lily and Timmy had fun playing with the toy car and catching butterflies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bedroom that was pink and pretty. One night, Lily didn't want to go to bed. She wanted to stay up and play with her toys. But her mommy said it was time to sleep. + +Lily got mad and started to fight with her mommy. She kicked and screamed and didn't want to go to bed. But her mommy was patient and told her that she needed rest to grow strong. Lily finally calmed down and went to her pink bedroom. + +As she lay in her bed, she looked at her toys and thought about how much fun she had playing with them. She realized that her mommy was right and that she needed to sleep to have energy to play again tomorrow. So she closed her eyes and fell asleep, dreaming about all the adventures she would have with her toys the next day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big camp in the woods. Lots of kids went there to play and have fun. One day, a little boy named Timmy went to the camp. He was feeling very hungry and wanted a snack. + +Timmy found his friend, Billy, and asked him if he had any food. Billy said he didn't have any food, but he had a joke to tell. Timmy thought the joke was very funny and it made him forget about being hungry for a little while. + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy went on a hike in the woods. They saw lots of trees and animals. Timmy was having so much fun that he forgot about being hungry again. When they got back to the camp, Timmy's mom had made some sandwiches for everyone. Timmy was happy to have a snack and laughed at another joke Billy told him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her grandma every week. One day, while they were baking, Lily heard some news on the TV that made her sad. She didn't want to tell her grandma because she didn't want to ruin their baking fun. + +As they were putting the cookies in the oven, Lily's grandma noticed that she was looking sad. She asked her what was wrong, but Lily didn't want to say. Grandma knew something was up and asked again. Finally, Lily told her about the news she heard on the TV. + +Grandma hugged Lily and told her that everything was going to be okay. They finished baking the cookies and when they were done, they looked ugly but tasted delicious. Grandma told Lily that sometimes things might look ugly on the outside, but they can still be beautiful and tasty on the inside. From that day on, Lily learned that she could always count on her grandma to make her feel better, even when she heard bad news. +Once upon a time, there was a big red bird named Ruby. Ruby liked to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Ruby saw a little bird named Max. Max was sad because he lost his toy car. + +Ruby asked Max, "What's wrong?" Max said, "I lost my toy car." Ruby said, "I can help you find it." So, Ruby and Max flew all around the park looking for Max's toy car. + +Finally, they found it under a bush. Max was happy and said, "I win!" But as they were flying away, a big gust of wind came and Max's toy car flew out of his beak. Max was sad again and said, "Zip! I lost it again." Ruby said, "Don't worry, we'll find it again." + +But they never did find Max's toy car again. Max was sad and Ruby felt bad that she couldn't help Max. They flew away, singing a sad song. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she was playing with her friend Max when it started to rain. Max said, "Let's go inside, we will get wet!" But Lily said, "I love the rain! Let's stay outside and play." + +As they were playing, they saw a delicate lemon on the ground. Lily said, "Look Max, a lemon! It's so delicate." Max picked up the lemon and said, "Let's take it inside and make lemonade!" + +So, they ran inside and made lemonade with the delicate lemon. They drank it while watching the rain from the window. Lily said, "I love the rain, it makes everything so green!" Max replied, "And it makes the lemonade taste even better." +Once upon a time, there was a wild rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the fields all day long. One day, Benny saw a big scary fox coming towards him. Benny knew he had to escape from the fox, so he ran as fast as he could. + +Benny ran and ran until he found a group of animals. They were all talking about their plans for the week. Benny asked if he could join them and they said yes. They were happy to have Benny with them. + +As they were walking, they heard the fox coming closer. Benny was scared and said, "I need to escape again!" The other animals said, "Don't worry Benny, we will protect you." They all stood together and scared the fox away. Benny was so happy and thanked his new friends for helping him. From that day on, Benny was never alone and felt safe with his new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very famous. He had a big house and lots of money. One day, he went to his office and saw that someone had taken a file from his desk. He was very angry and wanted to find out who did it. + +He started to pull things off his desk and throw them on the floor. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find the file. He was so mad that he didn't notice he had knocked over a lamp. The lamp fell on some papers and started a fire. + +The fire grew bigger and bigger until the whole office was on fire. The man tried to put it out but it was too late. He had lost everything, his house, his money, and his office. He realized that being famous and having lots of things wasn't important. He wished he had just let the file go and not been so angry. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. One day, Lily saw a spider in her room. She didn't like spiders, so she asked her mom to send the spider away. + +Mommy said "I'll send the spider outside." But when she tried to catch the spider, it ran away. Lily was scared and cried "Mommy, where did the spider go?" + +Mommy said "I don't know, but don't worry, it's gone now." But later that night, Lily felt something crawling on her arm. It was the spider! Lily screamed and shook her arm, but the spider bit her. Lily got very sick and had to go to the hospital. She learned that spiders are not always scary, but they can hurt you if you don't leave them alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around the park with her mom. One day, Lily's mom bought her a delicious ice cream cone. Lily held it in her hand and licked it happily. + +As they rode their bikes, they saw a big dog. Lily wanted to pet the dog, but her mom warned her that it might not be safe. They continued to ride, but Lily dropped her ice cream and it fell on the ground. She was sad, but her mom promised to buy her another one. + +Suddenly, the big dog appeared again and started chasing them. Lily's mom tried to ride away quickly, but the dog was too fast. The dog bit Lily's hand and she cried out in pain. Her mom quickly took her to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't save her hand. From that day on, Lily couldn't ride her bike or eat delicious ice cream cones anymore. +Once upon a time, a cow named Betsy lived on a big ranch with lots of other cows. Betsy was a cool cow because she had black spots all over her white fur. One day, Betsy saw an open gate and decided to escape from the ranch. She ran and ran until she found a cool field with lots of green grass to eat. Betsy was happy because she could finally eat as much grass as she wanted without anyone telling her what to do. But, when it got dark, Betsy realized she missed her friends on the ranch. So, she went back home and everyone was happy to see her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a tiny ant crawling on the ground. She thought it was cute and wanted to be its friend. But then, the ant bit her and it hurt a lot. Lily started to hate the ant because it hurt her. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her if she ate all her vegetables at dinner. Lily was honest and said she didn't like them, but she tried a little bit. Her mom was proud of her for being honest and gave her a cookie as a treat. + +The next day, Lily went back outside and saw the ant again. She remembered how much it hurt when it bit her, but she also remembered how her mom was happy when she was honest. So instead of hating the ant, she decided to leave it alone and be honest about her feelings towards it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a cat and a dog. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, the cat said to the dog, "Let's unite and make a super cool fort!" + +The dog replied, "Great idea! But how should we style it?" + +The cat thought for a moment and said, "Let's make it cozy and friendly, so we can invite all our animal friends to play with us." + +So they worked hard and built a fort that was cozy and friendly. They invited all their animal friends, and everyone had a great time playing together. + +But one day, a big storm came and destroyed their fort. The cat and the dog were sad, but they knew they could rebuild it. However, they soon realized that they couldn't do it alone, and their animal friends were too busy to help. + +So the cat and the dog had to say goodbye to their cozy and friendly fort, and they were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance to jazz music. She had CDs that she would put in her CD player and dance around her room. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to clean up because she wanted to dance. But her mom said, "Lily, it's important to be organized and keep our things in their place." + +Lily didn't understand what organized meant, so her mom showed her how to count her toys and put them away in groups. Lily was surprised to see how many toys she had! She counted them all and then put them away in their proper places. After she was done, she felt proud of herself for being organized. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to keep our things organized so we can find them easily and take care of them. And even though we might not want to do it, sometimes it's necessary to clean up before we can have fun again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to gather pretty flowers in her bucket. One day, she went to the forest to find more flowers. Suddenly, she saw a big bear! Lily was scared and ran away, leaving her bucket behind. + +Later, Lily's friend Jack saw the bear and her bucket. He knew Lily would be sad without her bucket, so he took it and went to find her. When he found her, he said, "Lily, I found your bucket! But why did you leave it in the forest?" + +Lily explained what happened and Jack said, "Don't be scared, Lily. Next time, if you see a bear, just stay calm and slowly walk away. And always remember to take your bucket with you!" From that day on, Lily and Jack always went on flower-gathering adventures together, and they never left their buckets behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had a big sister named Sarah. Sarah had a pretty doll that Sally liked very much. One day, Sally was playing with the doll when Sarah got angry and took it away. Sally felt sad and jealous. + +Later that day, Sally was running around the house and accidentally struck her hand on the wall. It hurt a lot! But Sarah saw what happened and felt sorry for being mean earlier. She gave Sally a hug and they played together with the doll. + +From then on, Sarah and Sally shared the doll and played together happily. And Sally learned to be careful around walls so she wouldn't strike her hand again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play on the playground. Lily was so excited to go on the slide and swing. She ran towards the equipment but she was very clumsy and tripped over a rock. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw her fall and rushed over to help her up. "Are you okay?" he asked. Lily nodded and tried to stand up, but her leg hurt. She started to scream because it hurt so much. + +Timmy knew what to do. He ran to get some ice for her leg. Lily felt better after a while and they continued playing. From that day on, Lily was more careful and didn't want to be clumsy again. She was grateful to have a friend like Timmy who helped her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a clever cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing with a toy gun. Lily said to Mittens, "Let's shoot the bad guys!" + +Mittens replied, "Meow, meow! I'll help you, Lily!" + +Suddenly, Lily accidentally shot herself in the foot. She cried out in pain, "Ouch! Ouch!" + +Mittens quickly ran to the phone and dialed 911. An ambulance came to take Lily to the hospital. The kind paramedics took care of her foot and gave her a bandage. From that day on, Lily and Mittens played with safer toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to jump and play in the green fields. One day, Hoppy saw a triangle-shaped rock. It looked very different from the other rocks. Hoppy was curious and wanted to investigate. As he hopped closer, he saw that the triangle rock had a scary face on it! Hoppy was scared and wanted to run away. But then he remembered that he was a brave bunny, so he took a deep breath and jumped over the triangle rock. From that day on, Hoppy felt very proud of himself for being brave and facing his fears. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make colorful drawings with her crayons. One day, she drew a picture of a purple cat with big lungs. + +Her mother saw the drawing and said, "Wow, Lily! You're such a great artist. I love how you made the cat purple." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I also made the cat have big lungs so it can breathe lots of air." + +Her mother was impressed and said, "You're so smart, Lily. I'm proud of you." And they hugged each other tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to eat blueberries because they were yummy. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a big bell and wanted to ring it. She pulled the rope and the bell rang loudly! But then, Lily saw that she had accidentally picked some blueberries from a bush nearby. She felt ashamed because she knew she shouldn't take things without asking. She put the blueberries back and decided to always ask before taking anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to organize the meat in the fridge. Lily was very smart and knew exactly what to do. She put all the meat in one place and made sure it was clean. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They decided to make sandwiches for a picnic. Lily went to get the meat from the fridge, but she couldn't find it. She asked her mom where it was, but her mom didn't know. They searched everywhere, but the meat was gone. + +Lily felt sad and disappointed. She realized that she should have been more careful with the meat. The moral of the story is that it's important to be responsible and organized, especially when it comes to food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys and put them away. Lily didn't want to stop playing, so she was impatient and said, "No, I don't want to!" + +Her mom said, "Lily, if you don't clean up your toys, you can't play with them anymore." Lily didn't want that to happen, so she decided to clean up. But when she went to put away her favorite doll, she realized it was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily started to cry and called out for her mom. "Mommy, my doll is gone!" Her mom came to help and found the doll stuck under a tape on the floor. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom. "Thank you for finding my doll!" she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his laser toy. It was a shiny, red laser that would light up the room. Timmy would point the laser at the wall and make shapes with it. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to hurry up and get dressed. They were going to the park to play. Timmy quickly put on his clothes and grabbed his laser toy. When they got to the park, Timmy saw that the slide was wet from the rain. He waited for it to dry before he could slide down it. + +After a while, Timmy and his mom had to go home. Timmy was sad to leave the park, but he was happy to have his laser toy to play with at home. He pointed it at the wall and made shapes again. Timmy loved his laser toy and couldn't wait to play with it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Jack and Jill. They looked exactly the same and were very happy. One day, they decided to go to the park to play. They met a boy named Timmy who wanted to play with them. Jack said, "Sure, you can play with us." But Jill said, "No, you can't play with us because you are not a twin like us." + +Timmy felt sad and went away. Jack asked Jill, "Why did you say that? It's not nice to exclude someone just because they are different." Jill realized she was wrong and said sorry to Timmy. They all played together and had a lot of fun. The moral of the story is to always include others and not to be mean to anyone just because they are different from you. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a little bird in trouble. The bird was stuck in a tree and couldn't fly away. Lily knew she had to rescue the bird. + +She ran inside her house to get her superhero suit. The suit was red and blue and made her feel very strong. Lily put on her suit and ran back outside to the tree. She climbed up the tree and gently took the bird out of the branches. + +When she got back down to the ground, Lily noticed that the bird had some disgusting dirt on its feathers. She knew she had to clean it off. She took some water and gently washed the bird until it was clean again. The bird chirped happily and flew away, thanking Lily for rescuing it. +Once upon a time, there was a big snowman named Frosty. Frosty loved to play in the snow with his friends, but he always got cold and had to go inside to warm up. + +One day, Frosty and his friends were playing when they heard a loud noise. Frosty knew that it was the sound of the ice cracking. He warned his friends to be careful and to stay away from the frozen lake. + +But one of Frosty's friends, a little rabbit named Thumper, didn't listen. Thumper hopped onto the ice and started to slide around. Suddenly, the ice cracked and Thumper fell into the freezing water. + +Frosty quickly ran to get help and woke up the other animals in the forest. They all worked together to save Thumper, and in the end, he was okay. From that day on, Thumper listened to Frosty's advice and never went near the frozen lake again. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddie. Freddie loved to jump and play in the pond with his friends. One day, Freddie noticed that the pond had a leak and was getting smaller. + +Freddie hopped over to his friend, a wise old turtle named Tommy. "Tommy, the pond has a leak! What should we do?" asked Freddie. Tommy replied, "Don't worry, Freddie. We'll find a way to fix it and keep our home safe." + +Freddie and Tommy worked together to fix the leak and soon the pond was back to its normal size. Freddie was so happy that he jumped up and down with joy. "We did it, Tommy! The pond is safe again!" exclaimed Freddie. Tommy smiled and said, "That's right, Freddie. Teamwork makes everything better." +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo was a normal fish who lived in the ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo decided to dive deep into the ocean to find some food. He swam and swam until he found a shiny, silver fish. Nemo was so happy he found food! He ate the fish and swam back to his friends. They were all happy to see him and they played together in the ocean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a big boat sail by. He wondered what it would be like to sail on the boat. + +The next day, Ducky decided to go on an adventure. He waddled over to the boat and climbed aboard. He was so excited to sail on the boat. But as the boat sailed further away from the pond, Ducky started to feel scared. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew Ducky off the boat and into the water. He paddled as fast as he could back to the safety of the pond. From then on, Ducky knew that he was too young to go on big adventures alone. He was happy to stay in the pond with his friends and sail on their little toy boats. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her friends. One day, while she was playing, she found a shiny bell. She picked it up and rang it gently. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared! The fairy had wings and was very small. Lily was surprised and said, "Wow, you are so pretty!" The fairy smiled and said, "Thank you, dear. What can I do for you?" + +Lily replied, "Can you help me make my garden even more beautiful?" The fairy nodded and used her magic to make the flowers grow bigger and brighter. Lily was so happy and thanked the fairy. The fairy said goodbye and flew away, leaving behind a trail of sparkles. + +From that day on, Lily's garden was the most beautiful garden in the whole town. And every time she rang the bell, she remembered the gentle fairy who helped her make it so pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go camping with her family. They packed their bags and went to the forest. They found a nice spot to lay their tent and started a fire. + +Lily's dad said, "Let's make some hot cocoa." But when they drank it, they all made a funny face. It was bitter! + +Lily's mom said, "I know what went wrong. I forgot to put sugar in it." + +Lily said, "It's okay, Mommy. We can still have fun camping even if our cocoa is bitter." + +They all smiled and enjoyed their time together. The moral of the story is that even if things don't go as planned, we can still have fun and make the best of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in her feathers. One day, she saw a big knot in a tree and thought it would be fun to play with. But she couldn't get it untangled no matter how hard she tried. + +As Tweetie flew around, she saw a friendly squirrel named Nutty. Nutty had a long tail that he could use to tie knots. Tweetie asked Nutty for help with the knot in the tree. Nutty said he would help, but only if Tweetie promised to help him later. + +With Nutty's help, the knot was untangled and Tweetie was very happy. She flew high in the sky, feeling grateful for Nutty's help. Later, when Nutty needed help gathering nuts for the winter, Tweetie remembered her promise and helped him. They became good friends and always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a big lake. A man loved to go on the lake in his kayak. He would paddle all around and see the fish and birds. One day, he saw a big fish jump out of the water. It was so big, he had never seen one like it before. He loved the lake even more after that. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing. One day, she went to a concert with her mom and dad. The singer was very famous and everyone was excited to hear her sing. + +During the concert, Lily saw a note on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a note!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. Maybe we can give it to the famous singer after the concert." + +After the concert, Lily and her family went to meet the famous singer. Lily gave her the note and the singer read it. "Thank you for this lovely note," said the singer. "Would you like to dance with me?" + +Lily was so happy and she danced with the famous singer. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly guard who watched over a big castle. One day, a little girl came up to him and said, "Can I go inside the castle?" The guard replied, "No, you can't. It's not safe." The little girl asked why, but the guard just shook his head and said, "It's a secret." + +The little girl was sad, but she didn't give up. She waited until the guard went to sleep and then snuck into the castle. She explored every room and had so much fun. But then she heard footsteps and quickly hid behind a big chair. It was the guard! He had woken up and was looking for her. + +The little girl held her breath and waited until the guard finished searching. But just as she thought she was safe, she accidentally knocked over a vase. The guard heard the noise and found her. He was very angry and told her she shouldn't have come in. The little girl felt bad and apologized, but it was too late. The guard sent her home and she never got to explore the castle again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy figure that he loved to play with. The figure was very thin and had a big smile on its face. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him a piece of gum to chew. Timmy put the gum in his mouth and started to chew. He chewed and chewed until the gum was very thin. + +Suddenly, Timmy accidentally swallowed the gum! He was worried that the gum would get stuck in his tummy. But then he remembered his toy figure and how it always had a big smile on its face. So, Timmy decided to smile too and not worry about the gum. + +And you know what? The gum didn't get stuck in Timmy's tummy at all. It just went down to his belly and he felt just fine. From then on, Timmy always remembered to smile like his toy figure, no matter what happened. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy cat. This cat had a big house and lots of toys. The cat liked to take a nap every day. + +One day, while the cat was taking a nap, a little mouse came into the house. The mouse noticed the cat's toys and wanted to play with them. But the cat woke up and saw the mouse. + +The cat and the mouse had a big fight. They both wanted the toys. In the end, the cat chased the mouse away. The cat was sad because it had no one to play with. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a brave dog named Copper. He was a good dog who loved to play and help his friends. Every day, Copper would run around the town and play with the kids. + +One day, while playing, Copper heard a little girl crying. He ran to her and saw that she was sad because her toy was stuck in a tree. Copper wanted to help her, so he jumped high and got the toy down for her. The little girl was very happy and thanked Copper. + +From that day on, Copper became a hero in the town. All the kids loved him and wanted to play with him. Copper was always there to help anyone who needed it. And everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Mia. She had a small, safe box where she kept her favorite toy, a tiny bear. One day, Mia's best friend, Sam, came over to play. + +"Can I see your bear?" Sam asked. Mia said, "Yes, but we must be careful." + +They played with the bear, but then they had a fight. Sam wanted to take the bear home. Mia did not want to share her bear. They both cried. + +Mia's mom came in and saw them crying. She said, "Why don't we mail a picture of the bear to Sam? That way, you both can have the bear." + +Mia and Sam liked the idea. They took a picture and mailed it to Sam. They learned that sharing can make everyone happy. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a pretty daisy in the grass. Lily wanted to pick the daisy, but she thought it was too modern and nice. + +Lily saw her friend, Tim, and they started to discuss the daisy. "Do you think we should pick it?" asked Lily. "No, let's leave it for others to see," said Tim. + +Later, they played near the daisy. They were happy they did not pick it. More friends came, and they all saw the pretty daisy. They all knew it was special because Lily and Tim had talked about it. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely farm. On this farm, there was a big bull named Tom. Tom liked to play in the sun with his friends. He had many friends like cows, pigs, and chickens. + +One day, Tom was talking to his friend, the cow. The cow said, "I hope we have a fun day today!" Tom agreed, and they went to play in the big, green field. They ran and jumped all day long. The sun was warm and bright, and they were very happy. + +At the end of the day, Tom and his friends were tired but happy. They had a great day playing together on the lovely farm. They all went to sleep, hoping for another fun day tomorrow. +One day, a small cat named Tom found a big stack of warm blankets. Tom loved to stay in the warm blankets all day. It made him feel safe and happy. But, there was a problem. A dog named Max also liked the warm stack of blankets. + +Max wanted to stay in the warm stack too, but Tom did not want to share. They both tried to stay in the warm stack at the same time, but it was too small. This made Tom and Max sad and mad. + +Then, they had a good idea. They decided to make the warm stack bigger, so they could both stay in it. They found more warm blankets and made a big warm stack. Now, Tom and Max could stay in the warm stack together and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a young bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to fly high in the sky. One day, he saw a big port far away. He wanted to fly there and see the big boats. + +On his way to the port, Bobo met a mean bird named Gogo. Gogo did not like to share the sky. Gogo told Bobo, "You cannot fly to the port. This is my sky!" Bobo was sad but he wanted to see the big boats. So, he kept flying. + +Gogo got very mad. He chased Bobo and tried to stop him from flying to the port. They flew faster and faster. But Bobo was too close to the big boats. He could not see where he was going. Bobo hit a big boat and fell into the water. He could not fly anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big blackboard in a small room. The blackboard was very important to the children who played in the room. They drew pictures on it every day. They liked to draw cats, dogs, and even spicy peppers. + +One day, a naughty boy named Tim came to the room. Tim saw the blackboard and wanted to destroy it. He thought it would be funny to see everyone's faces when they saw the broken blackboard. So, Tim took a big stick and hit the blackboard very hard. + +But, the blackboard did not break. Instead, it made a loud sound that scared Tim. He ran away, leaving the blackboard and the spicy pepper drawings behind. The children found out what Tim tried to do and they were not happy. In the end, they all learned that it is not nice to destroy things that others love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a big, pink ball. Mia loved to play with her pink ball every day. She would throw it high in the sky and catch it with a big smile on her face. + +One sunny day, Mia saw a small, dry tree. She thought it would be fun to throw her pink ball over the tree. But when she threw it, the ball got stuck in the tree. Mia was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +A kind bird saw Mia and wanted to help. The bird asked, "Can I help you get your pink ball?" Mia nodded her head and said, "Yes, please!" The bird flew up to the tree, picked up the pink ball with its beak, and dropped it down to Mia. She was so happy to have her pink ball back. Mia thanked the bird and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was an adventurous boy who loved to play and learn. Every day, he went to his classroom to listen to his teacher and meet his friends. + +One day, Tim found a toy on the floor. It was not his, but he liked it a lot. Tim's teacher saw him and said, "Tim, we must pay the toy back to its owner." Tim was sad, but he knew it was the right thing to do. + +The next day, Tim's friend lost his toy. Tim helped look for it, and they found it together. Tim's friend was very happy. Tim learned that it is good to be kind and to help others. And that was the moral value of the story. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a big wheel that kids could play on. Tim felt nervous because he had never played on a wheel before. His mom held his hand and said, "It's okay, I will help you." + +Tim climbed on the wheel with his mom's help. He started to spin the wheel slowly. As the wheel went faster, Tim began to feel happy. He was not nervous anymore. He yelled, "Mom, look at me! I am spinning the wheel!" + +Tim's mom smiled and clapped her hands. She was proud of Tim for trying something new. They played on the wheel together until it was time to go home. Tim felt brave and couldn't wait to come back to the park to play on the wheel again. +Once upon a time, there was a little farm. On this farm lived a cow named Molly. Molly loved to eat hay. One day, it was very hot and sunny. Molly found the perfect spot under a big tree to eat her hay. + +As Molly ate her hay, she saw her friend, Ducky. Ducky was playing in a small pool of water. Ducky liked to soak in the water on hot days. Molly thought that looked like fun. + +Molly and Ducky decided to play together. Molly shared her perfect hay with Ducky. Then, they both went to soak in the water. They had a great day on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play and explore all day long. Yesterday, she found a big red ball in the park. She was very happy and wanted to play with it. + +Kitty pushed the ball with her nose and it rolled very fast. She ran after it, laughing and having fun. She played with the big red ball all day long until it was time to go home. + +When Kitty got home, her mommy and daddy were there. They saw her playing with the big red ball and they were very proud of her. They clapped their hands and said "Good job, Kitty!" Kitty felt happy and loved. She knew she had a great day and couldn't wait to play again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Tim. Tim loved to eat carrots more than anything else in the world. One day, he found a hidden carrot under a big rock. He was so happy! + +Tim decided to enter the forest to look for more hidden carrots. He hopped and hopped, and soon he found a big pile of carrots behind a tree. Tim was very excited and began to eat the carrots one by one. + +As Tim ate the carrots, a friendly squirrel came to join him. They shared the carrots and became best friends. From that day on, Tim and the squirrel always looked for hidden carrots together, and they had many fun adventures in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was an ordinary boy who liked to help his mom. One day, his mom said, "Let's go on a picnic!" Tom was very happy and helped his mom pack the food. + +They went to the park and found a nice spot to have their picnic. Tom helped his mom lay out the food on a big blanket. They had yummy sandwiches, fruits, and cookies. The sun was shining, and they were having a great time. + +But then, it started to rain. The rain came down fast and hard. Their picnic was all wet, and the food was ruined. Tom and his mom had to go home. They were sad that their picnic was ruined by the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted cat. The cat could wink with both eyes. The cat loved to do tricks for its friends. All the animals in the forest liked to watch the cat do tricks. + +One day, the gifted cat wanted to do a new trick. The cat climbed up a big tree. The cat looked down at its friends. The cat winked and started to do the trick. All the animals were excited to see the new trick. + +But the cat did not know how to do the trick well. The cat fell from the tree. The animals were sad. The gifted cat could not do tricks anymore. The cat's friends learned that it is important to be careful when trying new things. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a weird toy in her room. It had a big handle on it. She did not know what it was for. Lily thought it was a fun game to guess what the toy could do. + +She picked up the toy by the handle and shook it. It made a funny sound. She guessed it was a music toy. She danced around the room with it, laughing and having fun. + +Next, she guessed the toy could be a tool to help her open doors. She tried to use the handle on her door, but it did not work. Lily thought it was a very weird toy. In the end, she decided to show it to her friends and see if they could guess what it was for too. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to help her mom with the clothes. They were outside in the sun. Sue saw a big box. She wanted to lift it. But it was too heavy for her. + +Sue asked her mom, "Can you help me lift the box?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's do it together." They lifted the box and found lots of crazy clothes inside. There were funny hats, colorful shirts, and big shoes. + +Sue and her mom laughed and tried on the crazy clothes. They had a fun day playing dress-up together. They took pictures and showed them to Sue's dad. He laughed too and joined them in wearing the crazy clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. They were a very happy family. + +One day, Lily saw her mommy reach for the coffee on the top shelf. Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she tried to reach for the coffee too. But Lily was too small, and she could not reach the coffee. + +Lily's mommy saw her trying to help and said, "Thank you, Lily, but you are too little to reach the coffee. It is fine, I can get it." Lily felt happy that her mommy was fine, and they shared a big hug. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a cone. He did not know where it came from. It was an unknown cone. Tim wanted to play with it. + +Tim took the cone and put it on the ground. He added a ball on top of the cone. The ball rolled off the cone and fell to the ground. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. + +Tim tried again. He added the ball to the cone many times. Each time, the ball rolled off and fell. Tim had fun playing with the unknown cone and the ball. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree had many leaves. One day, the leaves started to quarrel. They did not like each other. + +A careless boy came with a fire stick. He played near the tree. The fire stick touched the tree. The tree caught fire. The leaves were scared. + +After some time, the fire went away. The leaves were now ash. They did not quarrel anymore. They learned to be nice. The tree was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Tom. Tom was an independent dog who liked to do things on his own. One day, Tom had a job to deliver a box of gold to a far away house. + +Tom walked and walked with the box of gold. It was very heavy, but he was strong. The sun was hot, and Tom was tired, but he kept going. He wanted to finish his job and be a good dog. + +At last, Tom got to the house. He was so tired that he didn't see the big hole in the ground. Tom fell into the hole with the box of gold. He tried to get out, but the hole was too deep. Tom was stuck in the hole with the gold, and no one knew where he was. The gold was never delivered, and Tom was never found. +One day, a boy named Tim went to visit his friend, Sam. Sam lived in a distant house, far away from Tim. Tim walked very quick to get to Sam's house. + +When Tim got to Sam's house, he saw Sam was sad. "Why are you sad, Sam?" asked Tim. Sam said, "I lost my toy car. I can't find it anywhere!" Tim wanted to help his friend, so they both started to look for the toy car. + +They looked and looked, but they could not find the toy car. Then, Tim had an idea. "Let's ask the big tree for help!" Tim and Sam went to the big tree and asked, "Big tree, can you help us find Sam's toy car?" The big tree shook its leaves and the toy car fell down. Sam was so happy to have his toy car back, and they both played with it all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little octopus. He lived in the sea with his fish friends. One day, he saw a big boat. The octopus was confused. He did not know what it was. + +The octopus asked his fish friends about the boat. They told him it was a boat that people used to finish their jobs. The octopus wanted to see the boat up close, but his friends said it was not safe. He did not listen to them. + +The octopus swam to the boat. He saw people on it. They were finishing their jobs. Suddenly, the boat started to move. The octopus was scared. He swam back to his fish friends. He learned that it was important to listen to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a silly sheep named Lola. She liked to play and run all day. One day, Lola saw a big red ball. She wanted to play with it. So, she started to follow the ball. + +The ball went up and down, left and right. Lola followed the ball everywhere. She did not know that the ball was taking her far away from home. She was having so much fun that she did not notice. + +At the end of the day, Lola was very tired. She looked around and saw that she was lost. She felt sad and scared. But then, she saw a trail of wool on the ground. Lola remembered that her wool had fallen off while she was playing. She decided to follow the wool back home. After a long walk, Lola found her way home. She was so happy to be back with her family. From that day on, Lola never followed anything silly again. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly child named Tim. Tim had a big red ball that he loved to play with. Every day, he would squeeze the ball and it would make a funny noise. He would laugh and laugh when he heard the noise. + +One day, Tim saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. It was very scary. But Tim did not want to stop playing with his ball. He squeezed the ball and laughed, even though the cloud was getting closer and closer. + +Tim's mom called him to come inside, but he did not listen. He just kept squeezing the ball and laughing. The big, dark cloud came right over Tim and it started to rain. The rain was very heavy and the wind blew Tim's ball away. Tim was very sad and he cried. He should have listened to his mom and gone inside when she called him. +One day, a bird named Bob wanted to soar high in the sky. He saw a hoop hanging from a tree. The hoop was very fragile, so Bob had to be careful. + +Bob asked his friend, Cat, "Can you help me fly through the hoop?" Cat said, "I will try, but I might break it. It is very fragile." They both tried to fly through the hoop, but they could not do it. + +Then, a wise old owl came by and saw them. He said, "You should work together to go through the hoop. If you help each other, you can do it." Bob and Cat listened to the wise owl and worked together. They both soared through the fragile hoop without breaking it. + +The moral of the story is that when we work together, we can do things we couldn't do alone. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the mall with his mom. The mall was big and had many shops. Tim liked going to the mall because he could see many toys and eat ice cream. + +Tim and his mom walked around, but it was difficult for him to choose a toy. He saw a big red ball, a blue car, and a soft teddy bear. His mom said he could only pick one toy. Tim thought very hard, and finally picked the blue car. + +After Tim got his toy, he was very thirsty. He told his mom, "I want to drink some water, please." So, they went to the food place in the mall and got a drink. Tim drank the water and felt much better. Then, they went back home, and Tim played with his new blue car all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim lived in a dirty cage. He did not like his dirty cage. He wanted to be free and fly high in the sky. + +One sunny day, a kind girl named Sue saw Tim in the dirty cage. Sue felt sad for Tim. She wanted to help Tim. Sue had an idea. She would part the cage and let Tim out. + +Sue opened the cage and Tim flew out. He was so happy. Tim flew high in the sky. He sang a happy song. Sue smiled and waved at Tim. They both knew they were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a funny truck. The truck had a name. Its name was Tippy. Tippy was a big, red truck. It had four big wheels and a loud horn. Tippy liked to make people laugh. + +One day, Tippy went to the park. At the park, there were kids. The kids saw Tippy and they laughed. Tippy was happy. The kids played with Tippy. They pushed Tippy and made the truck go fast. They had so much fun. + +After playing, Tippy and the kids were tired. They sat down under a big tree. The kids told Tippy funny stories. They all laughed together. Tippy had a great day at the park. Tippy and the kids were now friends. They couldn't wait to play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a famous dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his friends. One day, Spot saw a big box. He thought it was a treasure box. He wanted to show his friends. + +Spot ran to his friend, Cat. "Look, Cat! I found a treasure box!" said Spot. Cat was very happy too. They wanted to see what was inside the box. + +Together, they opened the box. Inside, they found a soft, cozy blanket. Spot and Cat were tired from playing. So, they decided to lie on the blanket and rest. They were so happy to find the treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She liked to wear her red sweater and play at the park. One day, Amy went to the park with her mom. She saw a swing and ran to it. Amy loved to swing high in the sky. + +Amy's friend, Tim, came to the park too. He saw Amy on the swing and said, "Hi Amy! Can I swing too?" Amy said, "Yes, Tim! Let's swing together!" They both swung high and laughed. + +But then, a naughty dog came and took Amy's red sweater. Amy and Tim stopped swinging and chased the dog. They got the sweater back and said, "No, dog! That's naughty!" The dog ran away, and Amy and Tim went back to swinging, happy to play together again. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily and her humble dog, Spot, wanted to have a picnic. They packed a big red bag with yummy food like apples, cookies, and sandwiches. Lily said to Spot, "Let's go to the park and find a nice spot to sit." + +As they walked, Lily saw dark clouds coming. "We need to hurry, Spot, or we will get wet!" she said. They ran fast to the park and found a big tree to sit under. They spread a soft blanket on the grass and started to eat their food. + +Just as they finished eating, the rain started to fall. "Good thing we hurried, Spot!" said Lily. They laughed and played under the big tree, staying dry and happy. The rain stopped, and the sun came out again. Lily and Spot had the best picnic ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a regular boy who liked to play with his toys. One day, Tim saw a big bin in the park. The bin was full of colorful things. + +Tim went to the bin and saw many toys on display. There were toy cars, dolls, and balls. Tim was very happy. He picked up a toy car and started to play with it. The car was red and went very fast. + +As Tim played with the toys from the bin, other kids came to the park. They saw the toys on display and started to play too. They all had a fun time playing together. The bin of toys made everyone happy. +One morning, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big, smelly dog. The dog was very dirty. Tim wanted to help the dog, so he took the dog home. + +At home, Tim said to his mom, "Mom, can we clean the smelly dog?" His mom said, "Yes, let's give the dog a bath." They washed the dog together. The dog was happy and wagged its tail. + +After the bath, the dog became hungry. Tim wanted to feed the dog, but they did not have any dog food. The dog saw the food on the table and jumped up to eat it. The food fell on the floor and made a big mess. Tim's mom was angry and said, "The dog has to go." Tim was sad, but he knew his mom was right. The dog had to leave, and Tim said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lily was bored. She wanted to do something fun. Her mom said, "Let's decorate the house for a party!" + +Lily was excited. She helped her mom put up pretty decorations. They hung colorful balloons and streamers. Lily's dad came home and saw the decorations. He was happy and surprised. He said, "I had a boring day at work. This party is just what I needed!" + +After the party, Lily's dad felt tired. Lily's mom had an idea. She said, "I will give you a massage to help you feel better." Lily's dad smiled and said, "That sounds great!" So, Lily's mom gave her dad a nice massage, and he felt much better. + +In the end, the family had a fun day together. They learned that even a boring day can become a special one with love and care. And Lily was happy that she could help her mom and dad feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally liked to be organized. She put her toys in a line every day. One day, Sally's mom made soup for lunch. Sally was very happy because she loved soup. + +Sally wanted to help her mom. She took a big spoon and started to shake it in the soup pot. Sally shook the spoon too much, and the soup spilled everywhere. The kitchen was a big mess. + +Sally's mom was sad because the soup was all gone. Sally was sad too because she made a mess. They had no soup to eat for lunch. Sally learned to be more careful when she helps her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play all day. He would run, jump, and wag his tail. Spot was a very happy dog. + +One day, Spot went to a place called school. At school, Spot saw many kids. The kids were laughing and playing. Spot wanted to play with the kids too. He ran to them and they all became friends. + +Then, Spot saw a big red ball. He wanted to play with the ball, but it rolled away. Spot ran after the ball to catch it. Suddenly, he had to reverse and run back to the kids. They all laughed and played together with the ball. Spot had the best day ever at school. +Once upon a time, there was a little ball. The ball loved to roll. It would roll all day long. One day, while rolling in the park, the ball found a tasty treat. + +The tasty treat had a shiny buckle on it. The ball wanted to play with the buckle. The ball rolled and pushed the treat to show it to all its friends. + +All the friends were happy to see the tasty treat with the shiny buckle. They played with the ball and the treat all day long. And they all had a fun and tasty time together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, impressive tree. This tree had many red cherries. A little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue loved to eat cherries. One sunny day, they went to the tree to pick some. + +Tim said, "Sue, can you help me get the cherries?" Sue said, "Yes, Tim. Let's work together." They tried to reach the cherries, but they were too high. They thought of a plan. + +Tim and Sue found a long stick. They used the stick to make the cherries surrender. The cherries fell down, and they picked them up. They were so happy and shared the cherries with their friends. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. The colors were so pretty! Mia wanted to show her friend, Tom. + +Mia ran to Tom's house and said, "Tom, come see the rainbow! It's so pretty!" Tom came outside and saw the rainbow too. They both smiled and laughed as they looked at the pretty colors. + +Later, Mia and Tom were playing near a tree. They saw a small bird's nest with some eggs in it. Mia wanted to touch the eggs, but Tom said, "No, Mia. Mama bird will punish us if we touch her eggs." + +Mia listened to Tom and did not touch the eggs. They both went back to the rainbow and enjoyed the colors until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Lucky. Lucky loved to play and search for fun things in the park. One day, he found a big red ball. Lucky was so happy and played with the ball all day. + +A little girl named Sue saw Lucky playing with the ball. Sue wanted to play too, but she did not have a ball. Lucky saw Sue and thought she looked sad. Lucky wanted to help her and make her happy. + +Lucky had an idea! He went to Sue and gave her the ball. He thought she should play with it too. Lucky would recommend sharing the ball to make new friends. Sue and Lucky played with the ball together and had lots of fun. They became best friends and felt very lucky to have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim was a sad bird because he could not find his way home. He lived in a nest far in the east, but he did not know how to get there. + +One day, Tim met a wise old owl named Mr. Hoot. Mr. Hoot wanted to help Tim find his way home. Mr. Hoot told Tim to display his wings and fly high in the sky. He said the sun would show him the way to the east. + +Tim did what Mr. Hoot said. He displayed his wings and flew high up. He looked at the sun and saw that it was showing him the way to the east. Tim was not sad anymore. He was happy because he could find his way home. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a clever boy named Tim. Tim loved to learn new things. One day, he heard a word he did not know: oxygen. He wanted to find out what it meant. + +Tim went on a trip to find out about oxygen. He walked and walked until he arrived at a big lake. He thought maybe he could find oxygen in the water. He saw some fish in the lake and thought they might know. + +Tim jumped into the lake to ask the fish about oxygen. But he didn't know how to swim. The water was deep, and Tim could not breathe. He needed oxygen, but he did not find it. Tim was very sad and scared. The story has a bad ending. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to build a high tower with his blocks. He had many blocks in different colors. He started to stack them, one on top of the other. + +As he was building, his little sister, Lily, came into the room. She saw the blocks and wanted to play too. "Can I help?" she asked. Tim said, "No, I want to do it by myself." This made Lily sad. + +Lily went to find her mom. She told her mom that she wanted to help Tim, but he would not let her. Her mom had an idea. She took a big, soft blanket and said, "Let's go wrap the blocks in this blanket when Tim is not looking." + +When Tim left the room to get more blocks, Lily and her mom quickly wrapped the tower in the blanket. When Tim came back, he saw the wrapped tower and was surprised. "What happened?" he asked. + +Lily said, "I wanted to help, so I wrapped the blocks to make them cozy." Tim thought about it and decided to let Lily help him build the tower. They unwrapped the blocks and built the highest tower together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a hurt leg. He wanted to improve his leg so he could run and play with his friends. + +One day, Max saw something disgusting on the ground. It was a big pile of yucky mud. Max's friends told him, "Don't go in the mud, Max! It's not good for your hurt leg." But Max didn't listen. He thought playing in the mud would be fun. + +Max played in the mud and his leg got worse. He was sad and couldn't play with his friends. Max learned that he should listen to his friends and not do things that could hurt him more. The moral value of the story is to listen to your friends and take care of yourself. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big slide, swings, and a sandbox. Tim wanted to play on the swings first. His mom helped him sit on the swing and made sure to include the buckle so he would not fall. Tim felt safe and happy. + +As Tim swung back and forth, he looked up at the light blue sky. It was a sunny day with soft clouds. He felt like he was flying high like a bird. The wind blew through his hair, and he laughed with joy. + +After playing on the swings, Tim and his mom went to the sandbox. They built a big sandcastle together. Tim used a small red shovel and a yellow bucket. His mom found a stick to make the door. They had a fun day at the park, and Tim couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. He was very friendly. He liked to play with his friends. One day, the dinosaur was walking in the thick forest. He saw a big, soft spot to lay down. + +The dinosaur lay down on the soft spot. He felt very happy and comfortable. He closed his eyes and started to dream. In his dream, he played with his friends all day long. + +When the dinosaur woke up, he saw his friends standing near him. They were happy to see him. They played together in the thick forest until the sun went down. The dinosaur and his friends had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a red ball that he loved to play with. One day, Tim saw a big tree in his yard. He wanted to climb the tree to see how high he could go. + +Tim's mom gave him a map to help him find the best way to climb the tree. The map showed where the strong branches were. Tim was very excited to use the map and start his adventure. + +Tim climbed the tree, using the map to find the strong branches. He went higher and higher. When he reached the top, he could see his red ball down below. Tim was very happy that he climbed the tree and used the map to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a big rhinoceros named Remy. Remy lived in a big forest with many trees and flowers. He had a lot of friends who liked to play with him. + +One day, Remy and his friends wanted to play a game. They decided to play a game of hide and seek. Remy was so big that it was hard for him to hide. He tried to hide behind a tree, but his big body could still be seen. His friend, a little bird named Bella, said, "Remy, you are too big to hide there! Let's find a better place for you to hide." + +Remy and Bella went to look for a better hiding spot. They found a big bush that Remy could hide behind. Remy hid behind the bush, and Bella went to find the other friends. While they were waiting, Remy saw a little frog. The frog said, "I can spring very high! Can you spring too, Remy?" Remy tried to spring like the frog, but he couldn't. He was too big and heavy. + +Bella came back with the other friends, and they started to look for Remy. They looked behind trees and under rocks, but they couldn't find him. Finally, they heard a big laugh coming from behind the bush. They found Remy, and everyone laughed and cheered. + +Remy and his friends played hide and seek all day. Even though Remy was big, he still had a lot of fun with his friends. They all loved playing together in the big forest. +Jack was very hairy. Everywhere he went he left lot of fur from his head down to his feet. One day Jack decided he really needed a haircut. He dropped his old hairy hair all over the barber's floor. + +The barber was so mad. He told Jack he had to pick up the hair and drop it in the trash. Jack did what the barber said and dropped his old hairy hair in the trash can. + +At the end of the day Jack felt so much better with a fresh new haircut. But a few days later Jack noticed that his hair was getting longer and longer as if it was growing back. Jack was so sad. He quickly realized why his hair was growing back so fast. The barber had put Jack's old hairy hair back into Jack's head! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Sam. He wanted to build something special, so he went to his parents and asked them if he could build a bathroom. His parents said they didn't have enough room in the house. They told him he could build a small bathroom outside. + +Sam was sad, but he agreed. He spent all day building the bathroom. He put in a lot of hard work and it turned out beautiful. + +When his friends saw it, they wanted to play in it. But Sam said no. He told them that it was for his parents when they wanted to take a bath. + +His friends didn't understand, so Sam gathered everyone together and told them this moral lesson, "If you take care of your parents and don't let anyone waste the things you build, then you are showing respect and kindness." + +Everyone cheered, and from then on, everyone respected Sam's small bathroom. +Once upon a time, there was a strong horse. His name was Max. Every day, Max would study very hard. All he wanted to do was make his mommy proud. + +One day, his mommy came to him with a saddle. She said, “Max, if you work very hard, you can go on a ride.†+ +Max was so happy. He studied even harder. But then one day, something terrible happened. Max stepped on a weird rock, and it didn’t feel good. Max started to cry. + +His mommy came over and said, “I’m sorry, Max. You can’t go on a ride now. You hurt your leg, so no ride today.†+ +Max was so sad. He wanted to make his mommy proud and he wanted to go on a ride on his strong horse. But it wasn’t meant to be. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old and she loved to jog. She was outside, jogging around with her friends, when suddenly she got an idea. She said to her friends, "Let's have a silly race!" They all cheered and agreed. + +So they all lined up and began. Lily stepped forward, and took off as fast as she could. All her friends also stepped forward and started to race. Lily was giggling, she was having so much fun. + +Soon, Lily was in the lead. She was stepping faster and faster. Just then one of friends shouted "Look, a puppy!" Everyone stopped and started to follow the puppy. Lily had won the race and was so happy. + +Her friends laughed and said, "That was a silly race, Lily. Let's do it again!" and they all started to jog around again. This time Lily was even faster than before. +Once there was a family with two kids. They wanted to celebrate their success. One day, their weird plan worked! They decided to have a big party to celebrate it. + +The kids were so excited and started to get ready. They picked out a bright orange shirt and matching pants. Then, they all sang and danced around, laughing and cheering. + +After a while, they ate yummy food like cake, fruit and ice cream. Then they played outdoors in a weird way. They jumped up and down and spun around in circles. Everyone was so happy! + +Finally, they all hugged each other. It was a special moment full of success. They celebrated and laughed the day away! +John was bald. He didn't like it and he was very sad. He was sitting alone in the park and he was feeling very low. All of a sudden, he felt something hit his head. He looked up and saw an ash tree. + +John was angry. He went and knocked on the tree's trunk. Suddenly, the branches of the tree started to shake and something moved inside! John was surprised; he had disturbed the tree's peace. + +A little animal crawled out of the ash tree and it looked like a squirrel. John was happy and he started to pet the little squirrel. + +John and the squirrel became fast friends but he soon had to go home. The squirrel stayed in the ash tree and every time John came to the park, it would come down and give him a hug. This made John very happy and from that day on, he never felt so alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very curious. He loved to explore and learn new things. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a special tool. His mom warned him not to get lost, but he didn't listen. + +The little boy walked and walked until he got to an unfamiliar place. He noticed an old man with a tool in his hand and asked him for it. The old man refused, telling him that he couldn't have it - it was too special. The little boy was very sad and he started to walk away. + +Suddenly, the old man shouted after him, telling him to wait. He explained to the curious boy that knowledge was more valuable than any tool. He then gave the boy a book and told him to read it. + +The little boy took the book and returned home. He read the book carefully and learned many things. He realised that being ignorant was not the right way forward and that knowledge was the true power. + +The moral of the story is that knowledge is more valuable than any tool, and that being ignorant will only slow down progress. Reading and learning are an important part of life and can take us far if we put in the effort. +Once upon a time there was a little rabbit who lived on a big hill. One sunny Spring morning the little rabbit hopped out of its burrow, stretching in the bright sunshine. + +Suddenly, the rabbit heard a familiar noise. It was the sound of whispering. The rabbit hopped over to a nearby hedge, curious to see what was making the sound. + +"Oh, hello there, little rabbit," said a friendly voice. + +Startled, the rabbit peered through the hedge and saw an old squirrel perched on a branch, looking down kindly at the rabbit. + +"Do you know what day this is?" asked the squirrel. + +"No, what day is it?" asked the rabbit. + +The squirrel smiled and said, "It's Spring Day! Today is the day when everything is full of life and all the new leaves turn the hill green and beautiful!" + +The rabbit was happy to hear this and bounded away, springing across the hill with joy. As he raced towards home, a sharp, bitter wind made him run faster. But, he was still grateful. He looked back at the hill and smiled, thankful for his Spring adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy whose name was Max. Max had a big brother named Jack who he loved very much. Jack was always very kind to Max and every day they would talk, laugh and play together. + +One day they were playing outside when they suddenly heard thunder. Max and Jack started to run towards their house to be safe. When they got there, Max saw that the door was not available, so he started to shout and cry. + +Jack, feeling very sorry for Max, took off his shirt and tore it into two pieces. He gave one piece to Max and said, "Don't worry little brother, we can use this as a door." + +Max felt so happy and excited. He smiled at his brother, who had found a way to help him in his time of need. From then on, whenever Max had a problem, he always knew his brother would be there for him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Paul. Paul was three years old and he loved to explore. Today, he was playing outside in the garden with his toy cars. + +Suddenly, the ground started to shake. Paul was scared so he started to cry. His mom saw him running to the house and she said “Paul, it's just an earthquake. Don’t be scared, it will be over soon.†+ +Paul was still scared. He asked his mom, “Will you punish me?†His mom smiled and said, “No, Paul. I won’t punish you. I will just keep you safe.†+ +Paul felt better, but he was still scared. The ground was shaking slowly, but Paul knew it would get stronger soon. His mom went to the corner of the house, and held tightly to the wall while the ground was shaking. + +The earthquake soon stopped, and Paul felt relieved. He knew that his mom was right - the earthquake didn’t last long and she had kept him safe. +One day, a popular animal was taking a walk. He was walking in reverse and going the opposite way of all the other animals in the area. The other animals were very confused as they had never seen this before. + +But the popular animal was having so much fun walking in reverse! He twirled and twirled, whirling backwards in circles. The other animals watched in amazement. + +The popular animal kept walking in reverse until he came to a large tree. He looked up and saw the leaves dancing in the wind the animals had created. The popular animal smiled and thanked the other animals for helping him have such a fun day. + +Finally, the popular animal decided to reverse his steps and return home. He waved good-bye to all the animals, who waved back and cheered for him. The popular animal was happy that he had taken a walk in reverse. +Joseph was walking along the beach looking for something fun to do. As he looked ahead he noticed something furry in the water just off the shore. He ran down to the water and when he got closer he saw that it was a number of little cubs playing in the water. When one of the cubs saw Joseph, it splashed him with water. Joseph got a little wet, but he didn't mind. He just laughed. + +Then Joseph couldn't help himself; he decided to join them. He jumped into the water and started to splash the cubs. They were having so much fun. After a while, Joseph started to get tired and thought he should get out of the water. As he was walking away from the water, Joseph noticed something else furry in the middle of the cubs. He walked closer to the cubs and saw that it was a mother bear who had come to take her cubs home. + +Joseph smiled to himself. He had brought the mother bear and her cubs back together. He was glad his playful splashing had led to the happy reunion. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Archie and Betty. They both loved popcorn. They would have popcorn parties together in Archie's backyard, and they would laugh and have lots of fun. + +One day, Archie and Betty had an argument and they said some mean things to each other. They were both very sad. Archie tried to say sorry to Betty, but she was still upset. Then, Betty looked at Archie and said, "Will you forgive me?" + +Archie was very charming and he smiled and said, "Yes, I forgive you." That made Betty feel better and they hugged. They both felt much happier. + +The two friends decided to have a popcorn party to make up for their fight. They gathered all the popcorn, popped it in Archie's backyard and laughed and played until it was dark. + +They stayed friends and never fought again. From then on, Archie and Betty always shared their popcorn and were kind and forgiving to each other - just like true friends should be. +Once upon a time, there was a hot day. Little John was three years old, and he wanted to go out and play. First, he said to his mom: "Can I go out to play?" + +His mom replied "Yes, but stay in the garden." + +So, Little John went outside and saw the bright sunshine. He ran around the garden and visited all of his furry friends. He said hi to the birds and the bees, and he greeted his puppy too. + +After some time, Little John went to his mom and said: "Can I stay out a little longer?". His mom replied "Yes, Little John, but stay in the garden". + +So Little John stayed in the garden, playing in the sunshine. Eventually, the hot day was over, and Little John thanked his mom for letting him play. Then, he went inside, tired from his hot day of play. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was obedient and did as he was told. One day Tom's parents said he had to finish cleaning up the house. Tom was sad because he wanted to go outside and play. + +Tom did not want to, but he was obedient and he did as he was told. He cleaned up the kitchen and put his toys away. Then he went outside to tidy up the garden. As he was clearing away the leaves he spotted a big wreck. + +Tom was very curious and he looked inside the wreck. He soon realised it was a big old boat! He thought about getting into it, but then he remembered what his parents had said. + +Tom was obedient and he got out of the wreck and finished cleaning up the garden. He went back inside and looked out of the window. The wreck was still there, just waiting for him to come back and explore it. +One day, a kind man noticed a nail trembling in the wind. He smiled and decided to do something nice. He picked up the nail and held it in his hand. It vibrated as if it was scared. + +The kind man knew what to do. He found a nearby hammer and used it to hammer the nail into a piece of wood. The nail could now rest safely and enjoy the warm sun. The man smiled, happy that he had done something kind. + +The nail was grateful. It no longer trembled and felt safe. + +The kind man received a great reward. Every time he passed the nail, a smile spread across his face. He had done something kind and it had made him happy. +It was a hot summer day and Daisy was in her bedroom, playing with her dolls. Suddenly, she heard soft music coming from outside. It was the sound of a jazz band playing in the park. Daisy was curious and wanted to find out who was making such beautiful sounds. + +Wearing her favourite dress, Daisy stepped out of her house. She could see the park in the distance and started walking towards it. As she got closer, there was a big crowd of people gathered around the musicians. Daisy picked her way through the people until she finally reached the front. + +The musicians smiled when they saw Daisy and started to play a special song just for her. Daisy smiled and nodded her head in time with the music, enjoying every moment. + +Suddenly, the music stopped and all the people started gasping in shock. Daisy looked around, fearful of what was happening. At the back of the crowd, Daisy spotted a wild bear walking right towards her! + +The bear stopped right in front of Daisy. Everyone else started running away, scared of being hurt by the beast. But Daisy just stared right into the bear’s eyes and bravely nodded her head. + +The wild bear returned her nod and went back into the forest. The crowd cheered in admiration and Daisy was showered with applause. The jazz band started to play again, even more enthusiastically than before. Daisy was happy as she turned and walked home, safe in the knowledge +Once upon a time there was a vendor, selling all sorts of yummy treats. Everyone was excited to see what delights she had to offer and they made their way to the booth. + +The vendor opened up her box and proudly displayed her wares. In the box there were little chocolates all neatly fit into their compartments. Everyone wanted to pick out their favorite, but the vendor said not yet! She had something extra special for the children. + +The vendor started to sing a song, calling out the words "repeat, repeat". Then she winked and everyone understood the plan. She began to toss the treats out, one by one. Everyone had to catch the treat and then say the word "repeat". + +The children had great fun as they laughed and cheered as they caught the treats. The vendor was pleased with the reaction and smiled with delight as she watched the children having a great time. Finally, with one last throw, the last treat was caught. + +Everyone cheered and thanked the vendor for the treats. The children walked away with their treats and bellies full of joy. From that day on, they had great fun when they remembered to "repeat, repeat". +Once there was a boy who wanted to go to the market. He wanted to buy some apples and other attractive fruits. But he didn't have a basket, and his mom said he had to bring one. + +He searched through the house and eventually found an old basket in his dad's room. He picked it up, but when he turned, the old basket suddenly fell apart. + +The boy started to cry. + +"Mommy I can't go to the market now! The basket fell apart!" He shouted. + +His mom also looked sad. "Don't worry my little one, we'll find a new one. Come with me, let's go and buy a new basket." + +They went to the market and found an attractive basket with colorful flowers painted on it. The boy was so happy. He knew he would now be able to buy all the fruits he wanted! +One day, a mommy and her little girl went to the grocery. The mommy wanted to buy some food, but the little girl wanted something else. She wanted to get some candy! She saw a big jar of colorful sour candies, and they looked so delicious. The mommy looked at her daughter and said, "No sweets today." + +The little girl was disappointed, so she started to cry. But then she got an idea. She asked the mommy if she could choose something else instead. The mommy thought for a moment and then decided to let her daughter pick something else. + +The little girl was so happy. She walked around the store, looking for something special. Then she saw a box of bitter tea. The tea looked strange, but the little girl liked it. She decided to buy it for herself. + +The mommy paid for the groceries and the little girl skipped out of the store, clutching her box of tea. She was so excited to try her new treat. The little girl went home and made her tea. It was a little bitter, but she liked it. + +From then on, the little girl always chose to buy bitter tea when the mommy said she could pick something special at the grocery. +Once upon a time, there was a very high goose. She had just been packed into a box. Suddenly, the box started shaking and banging! The goose was so scared and feared she may never get out. But then, the box opened and she heard a voice. + +"Hi Goose!" said the little girl. "I'm here to unpack you!" + +The goose was so pleased. She thanked the little girl and hopped out of the box. + +Then, the little girl's mum came over and said, "Where did you get a high goose from?!" + +The little girl laughed and said, "She was in a box, and I unpacked her!" + +The mum smiled and said, "Well, it looks like she's going to be a part of our family now!" + +The goose was so happy to have a home and she thanked the little girl. The little girl was very proud that she had been able to help the goose. + +The little girl and her mum took the goose out into the garden and let her run and play. The goose saw the high trees and enjoyed the beautiful summer day. She was so glad she had been unpacked, and would never forget that special day. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lizzy. She loved to skip down the hallway to the stairs and count the steps all the way up to her bedroom. Every morning, Lizzy's mom would call her to come down for breakfast. + +Lizzy couldn't skip upstairs fast enough! She jumped up each step with excitement. But one day, when she got to the top step, she heard a harsh voice. It was her mom! She was standing at the bottom of the stairs with a stern look on her face. + +"Lizzy," her mom said, "I know you love to skip up here, but I need you to walk instead. It's not safe if you go too fast." + +Lizzy nodded her head and said, "Yes, Mommy. I'm sorry." She slowly walked down the stairs and gave her Mom a big hug. + +From then on, Lizzy kept to the promise and walked up the stairs. Even though she didn't get to skip, she still enjoyed counting the stairs each morning on her way to have breakfast with her family. +John and Bonnie were best friends. They did everything together, even when they went to bed each night. One night, however, Bonnie had a rare treat. On her bedside table, she had a new screen! She eagerly gazed at it in wonder, quickly forgetting all about John who had come to join her. + +John couldn't help but feel a bit hurt. He watched from the corner of the room, feeling a little left out. But then he noticed something strange. On the screen, he saw something moving! It was a rare sight that Bonnie had never seen before. + +John couldn't take his eyes off the screen. He watched as a rabbit hopped out of the screen and into the room. Bonnie was so excited she jumped off the bed and the two raced around trying to catch the rabbit. + +It was a rare and exciting night for John and Bonnie. They caught the rabbit and it hopped off, leaving them to gaze in wonder at the screen, knowing this was something they would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peter. He was only three years old. One day he decided to go for a walk in the forest. + +It was a quiet day. All he could hear was the birds singing and the breeze rustling. He loved the peace. + +Suddenly, Peter's eyes lit up when he saw something shiny. He went over to have a look, and discovered it was coal! It was smooth and black, and it sparkled in the sunlight. He thought it was so cool. + +He kept looking around and soon he found lots of little lumps of coal. He started to collect them and put them in his pockets. He was so excited about his discovery. + +When it was time to go home, Peter was tired but happy. He had found something amazing, and he couldn't wait to tell his family. + +So he went home, running and skipping with a smile on his face, pockets full of his special discovery - coal! +Once upon a time, there was a lovely hippo. She lived in the countryside and liked nothing more than to listen to the birds and go for a swim in the river. One day, she recorded her favourite song into a machine. It was a beautiful tune and she was very excited to listen to it. Whenever she heard it, she was filled with happiness and love. The song reminded her of all the wonderful things in life. She shared the song with her friends, who enjoyed it just as much as she did. + +The hippo made many more recordings over the years and shared them with people from all around the world. She suddenly had a large fanbase who were all as interested in her music as she was. Everyone cherished her lovely recordings and grew to love the hippo even more. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young kangaroo who wanted to escape from the desert. So he hopped and hopped, looking for a way out. +He soon spotted a cactus and he thought that climbing it would be the best way to get away. He said out loud, "I'm going to escape!" +But when he tried to climb the cactus, it pricked him so much that he hopped away. He was sad and felt stuck. + +Suddenly he heard a voice, "Hey there, young kangaroo! I know a better way to escape." +He looked around, but couldn't see anyone. Then he heard the voice again, "Look up. I'm up here." +It was a wise bird sitting on a branch of the cactus. She said, "If you want to escape this desert, hop this way and I will show you the way." + +The kangaroo thanked the bird and followed her instructions. Before long, he arrived at a beautiful oasis. There was a river, lots of trees, and a big green meadow full of flowers. +The young kangaroo was overjoyed and thanked the bird for helping him escape. +Once there was a farmer called Gertrude. Every day she promised herself she would work hard in her farm. She planted her seeds in the ground, watered them carefully and sang to them so they would grow. She had high hopes they would all be ready soon. + +One day, a fast wind came and blew all the seeds away. Gertrude was sad and angry. She knew it would take a long time before her farm would be ready again. + +So, Gertrude learned an important lesson. It's important to keep your promises, but be careful when you make them because things may not always go as planned. +Once upon a time there was an old gray turtle. He lived in a pond in the forest. He loved to take naps under the warm sun and listen to the birds chirping around him. + +One day, the old gray turtle saw something strange in the water. It was shiny and moving very fast! All of a sudden, the turtle heard something loud. It was coming from the shiny thing! The turtle was very curious and went close to it. + +The shiny thing was a printing machine! It was printing colorful papers everywhere. The turtle was excited and thought it was great fun to watch. He even sang a little song about printing. + +The old gray turtle was so happy that day. He spent the whole afternoon watching the printing machine and singing his song. He was so proud of himself for understanding a new thing in the world. +Once there was a little girl who was feeling very heavy. She went to the doctor to see what was wrong. + +The doctor asked her questions and weighed her. He asked her, “How tall are you?†The little girl thought for a moment and said, “I’m three!†+ +The doctor put her on the scale and it weighed a lot! He said, “Your weight is too heavy. You will need to see a nurse.†+ +The little girl was confused. She didn’t know what a nurse did. + +The next day, the little girl went with her mom to the nurse’s office. The nurse listened to the little girl’s heart and told her she needed to eat healthier foods and exercise. The nurse gave her tips on how to eat healthy and how to get more active. + +The little girl followed the nurse’s advice and in no time, she felt much better. She was no longer so heavy and she was full of energy! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to go for walks. One day, he was excited to put on his coat and go out. He had never seen a coat quite like this one. It was an unusual coat and it had a big hood like a lion. + +The boy began to explore in his coat. Suddenly, he discovered something he didn't know before. Inside the pocket of the coat was a key. He never knew the key was there. + +The boy was filled with wonder. What was the key for? He looked around for clues. Nothing seemed unusual until he spotted a door tucked away in the corner. The key fit perfectly, and the door opened into a magical world. + +He ran through the door in amazement and saw the most beautiful things he had ever seen. He was so excited to know a secret he never knew before! He played and explored until it was time to go home - and this time, his coat was full of special memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was very playful and loved to go outside. Every day, he would go to the big lawn near his house and run around it, laughing and playing. + +Although he enjoyed playing on the lawn, Jack soon stopped when he noticed something strange. In one corner of the lawn, there was a big hole. He always wanted to know what was inside, so he peered into the hole and wondered what could be in there. + +The next day, he excitedly ran to the lawn and got close to the hole. He was about to jump in when he heard some animal noises coming from it. He stopped and looked in, and found three kittens! + +Jack had never seen a kitten before, and was so excited that he quickly reached down and picked one up gently. He was greeted by some playful meows and happy purrs. He smiled as he looked at his new kitties, and it wasn't long until he was running around the lawn with them. + +He had never been this happy, and he would never forget the day he found the playful kittens on the lawn. +One day, Lucy woke up with a big smile. She was so excited to go explore the woods. She waved goodbye to her mom, who told her to be careful. + +It didn't take long before Lucy reached the woods, and she was amazed. Big, tall trees were everywhere! One, in particular, was especially tall and dizzy. She looked up and saw some pretty birds perched on the branches. + +Lucy grabbed hold of the dizzy tree and started to climb. When she got to the top, it was like she could see everything! Trees, birds, and even a few squirrels were all around. What a beautiful sight! + +Just then, a strong wind blew, making the dizzy tree sway back and forth. Lucy was a bit frightened, but she kept her hold on the tree. Soon the wind was gone and she was safe. + +Lucy felt so brave and powerful. She knew that if she encountered something scary again, she would remember this feeling and stay safe. +Yesterday, Jack felt blue. He hated his day. He had to do things he didn't want to do. He wanted to go outside, but he couldn't. He tried to get his mom's attention, but she didn't listen. + +Jack was angry. He went to his room and slammed the door. His mom was mad. She said to stay in his room and not to come out. Jack yelled and tried to open the door, but it was locked. + +Jack was very sad. He had been locked in his room all day. He knew he did something wrong, but it didn't feel fair. + +At the end of the day, Jack was still feeling blue. He still didn't understand why his mom had been so mean. Jack was even more sad and he cried until he fell asleep. His mom felt bad for him, but it was too late. He had been locked in his room all day and he still hated yesterday. +One day, Annie went out for a jog. She saw a cute motorcycle on the side of the road. She thought it was so cool and wished she had one. + +When Annie came back home, her mom handed her a large box. Inside, there was a shiny new motorcycle! It was exactly what she had seen earlier. She was so happy, and jumped on the motorcycle. + +Annie was so excited she couldn't help but go for a ride. She zipped around the streets and smiled. She didn't know where she was going, but it was fun! + +Annie realized she had gone all the way back to the same spot where she saw the cute motorcycle earlier. She couldn't believe it. + +Annie was so excited to finally have her own motorcycle. She raced around town and had a blast! +Once, there was a polite girl who really loved jewelry. One day, her mommy gave her a very special bracelet. She loved the bracelet very much and wore it every day. She knew it was special and always wanted to keep it safe. + +Every day, Mommy would remind her daughter to be careful with her special bracelet. She wanted her daughter to always be polite and gentle. As she grew up, the bracelet became a reminder of her mommy's love and care. + +The girl treasured her bracelet and was always very polite when she wore it. She was so proud to show it off to everyone! Now she wears it everywhere, reminding herself and others of Mommy's love and care. +Once there was a girl called Susie. She was very excited because her Mum had said she could get a haircut. She had been wanting a nice, neat haircut for a long time. + +On the day of her haircut, she was a little bit scared. What if they did a bad job? She asked her Mum lots of questions and tried to express her worries. + +When it was finally time to get her haircut, Susie was very nervous. She could barely sit still in the chair. Her Mum said everything would be okay, but Susie still felt embarrassed. + +The hairdresser was very friendly and gentle. Susie watched in the mirror as he snipped away at her hair. Finally, the haircut was finished and Susie was very pleased with the result. She thanked the hairdresser and couldn't stop smiling. + +Susie's Mum was also very happy. She had never seen Susie so excited about a haircut before! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to grow plants. He would get all different kinds of seeds from trades he did with his friends. On this particular day, he planted a very special seed in the garden. + +He watered it and waited, and soon a very funny looking flower started to grow! It was big and tall and had yellow petals with pink stripes. He thought it was the most beautiful flower he had ever seen. + +He wanted to share it with his friends, so the little boy gave them some of the seeds so they could grow their own funny flowers too. Everyone was so excited to see their flowers, and it was a lot of fun! + +The little boy was so happy that he had made such a special trade. He kept watering the flower, and soon it had grown even bigger and more beautiful. + +The end. +One day, Jack was walking in the park. He saw a comet slide across the sky. He pointed to it and asked his mum, "What is that?" + +His mum said, "That is a comet. It is a bright star in the night sky, and it slides across the sky as you watch it." + +Jack was so excited that he wanted to give it a try. + +He ran to the playground and saw a big slide. He asked, "Mum, can I slide down this?" + +His mum said, "Yes, if you want to. Just make sure you are careful!" + +So Jack got on the slide and started to slide down. It was so much fun! He went up and down the slide, faster and faster. He even spun around in circles! + +He finally reached the end of the slide and he was happy. He looked at his mum and said, "I love to slide! It was so fun!" + +His mum smiled and said, "Yes, it is a lot of fun. I'm glad you had a good time. But we better go now, as it's getting dark and the comet will soon be out of sight." + +And so, with the happy memories of sliding down the slide, Jack and his mum left the playground and went home. +John and his mommy went to the mall. John was scared because there were so many people. But his mommy said they were just going to look around and it would be fun. +John followed his mommy around but he got scared when he heard loud noises. He was even more scared when his mommy disappeared. He didn't know where she went. +John started to cry and people in the mall stopped and looked at him. He felt all alone. +Suddenly, John heard someone calling his name and he stopped crying. It was his mommy! She had come back. She had done some shopping and wanted to show him what she had bought. +John stopped being scared and hugged his mommy. He had learned that even though he was scared, it was important to trust his mommy and that his mommy was always there for him. +Once there was a crazy gun. It was so special that it could count. It was a pistol, and it loved to count! Everywhere it went, it was always counting. It counted the stars in the sky and the flowers in the garden. + +One day, the pistol went on an adventure. It went down to the seaside and started counting the waves. It counted and counted until it suddenly heard a voice asking it to stop. It was a tiny fish! + +The fish said that if the pistol didn't stop counting, something bad would happen. But the crazy pistol just kept counting. Suddenly, the water started to bubble and a giant octopus appeared! The octopus was so angry that the pistol wouldn't stop counting. + +But the pistol risked it all, and counted even louder. Suddenly, a beautiful rainbow appeared, stretching across the sky! The pistol had done it - it was magic! The crazy pistol's counting had created a rainbow! The fish and the octopus were so happy. From that day on, everyone admired the crazy pistol. It was the best at counting! +Once upon a time, there was a unique cube. It seemed to be magical, like something from a fairytale. The cube glowed different colors and had shapes that changed, creating something new and exciting. + +Nobody had ever seen anything like it before. Everyone who looked at the cube was amazed and wanted to touch it. The cube's colors and shapes kept changing, making it more and more fun to watch. + +One day, a little girl, who was only three years old, touched the cube. When she did, it seemed to turn into a giant rainbow that reached up high into the sky. The colors in the sky were so bright and vibrant. + +The little girl smiled and laughed as she watched the colors in the sky. She had never seen anything so amazing and unique. She looked up at the sky and knew that the cube would always be a part of her life, giving her something new and something to look forward to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mara. She was three years old and loved to learn new things. + +One day, Mara's mommy said, "Let's count! That's one of the things we can teach you." + +Mara was excited and said, "Count? What's that?" + +Mara's Mommy said, "Let's look at this fancy book and we can count the numbers together." + +Mara looked at the book and said, "Oh, I can count! One, two, three, four, five!" + +Mara's Mommy was so proud of her. She said, "Good counting Mara! You are learning very quickly." + +Mara was so happy and smiled. From that day on, Mara learnt many new things and counting was one of them. +Little Jimmy was very excited to put on his new apron. He wore it around the house and thought it made him look like a grown-up. When Jimmy asked his mom what he should do with his apron, she said, "Deliver something special." + +Jimmy thought hard and decided to deliver a meal to his grandmother. He knew she was always so happy to see him, and he wanted her to have a big surprise. Jimmy gathered some of his favorite foods and carefully packed them into a basket. Then, he grabbed his apron and began his delivery. + +On the way, Jimmy felt proud and silly in his apron. He was very pleased with himself. Unfortunately, Jimmy stumbled and the basket of food tipped over. He was so upset! He thought his delivery was ruined. + +Just then, his neighbor saw what happened and offered to help. She quickly delivered the basket to Jimmy's grandmother while Jimmy watched. When they arrived, his grandmother was so happy to see them both! Jimmy started to feel foolish for being so clumsy, but his grandmother thanked him with a big hug. + +Jimmy was so glad he had his apron; it reminded him to do something special. He learned a valuable lesson that day: some deliveries don't always go as planned, but more often than not, kindness can save the day. +All of the animals in the forest gathered together one day. "Who belongs here?" asked the fox. + +The elephant stamped his feet. "Me!" he said. + +The turkey waddled over. "Me too!" he said. + +However the others were not so sure. "You don't seem to fit in," said the deer. "You are too dull." + +The turkey was sad. He thought he was an outcast and didn't belong. + +But the fox saw how lonely the turkey was and said, "We all belong here, even if we are different." + +The others agreed. They accepted and welcomed the turkey, who was happy to be part of the group. + +Moral: Belonging is not about fitting in. It's about accepting each other's differences. +Once there was a girl named Sue. She was three years old and loved to play outside. One day Sue saw a beautiful blue bird in the sky. Sue was so envious of it, she wished she could fly too. She asked her mom, "Mom, please can I fly?" Her mom smiled and said, "No, that's not possible." + +Sue didn't give up. She asked the blue bird if it could help her fly. But the blue bird just chirped back at her. Disappointed, Sue kept watching the blue bird fly higher and higher. Suddenly the blue bird swooped down and hovered next to her. + +Sue and the blue bird flew together for hours. Sue was so excited and asked the blue bird to come and play with her every day. The blue bird happily obliged. + +Every day after that, Sue and the blue bird played together in the sky. Sue was so thankful for her new friend. She never stopped being envious of its wings - but she was glad they were good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Samantha. She loved nothing more than to poke things and explore. One day she came across a large knot in a tree. She excitedly poked it and was so surprised when it opened up! Inside she found a brilliant butterfly. + +The butterfly flew around and around and Samantha had never seen anything so beautiful. Suddenly she heard a voice. It was the butterfly speaking to her. "Samantha," it whispered, "you must be gentle and thoughtful when exploring, for you never know what good things you will uncover." + +Samantha was surprised and thought about what the butterfly had said. From then on, she always made sure to be gentle when exploring. She found that by poking with kindness, she really could uncover many things that were truly brilliant. The butterfly nodded at Samantha and flew away. +Once upon a time there were two sisters - one was small and one was big. The big sister was very excited. She was going to measure something today. + +So the big sister took a measuring tape and started measuring between the walls of the house. She used a ruler to measure the length of the table. She was having a lot of fun! + +But then the little sister saw all the measuring and got very excited too! She wanted to do some measuring too. So the big sister found something small and the little sister measured it with her hands. Then they both laughed. + +Measuring was so much fun! Everywhere they looked, they could measure something new. They felt very proud of themselves when they finished measuring. +Once upon a time, there were two sides that were very different. One side was bumpy, and one side was smooth. Fred liked to examine both sides to see what they looked like, so he looked and touched them every day. + +As he looked and examined each side, he knew that one side was bumpy and rough, and the other side was smooth and slippery. Fred thought and wondered which side he liked better. He examined both sides every day, and still couldn't decide which side he liked better. + +Then one day, when Fred was examining the side he thought was bumpy and rough, he found a surprise! He found a shiny coin on the ground! Fred was so excited, and he wiped off the dust on the coin. It was smooth and shiny! He had found what he was looking for, and knew the smooth side was the one he liked best. He smiled and put the coin in his pocket. + +Fred continued to examine both sides, but now he knew which one he liked best. He was grateful for the surprise of finding that coin, and now he knew to always look at the smooth side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to count. Every day, the girl would pull out her favorite flute and count the notes she could make. + +One day, the girl was feeling nervous, so she got out her flute and began to count. But as she was counting, an old woman walked up to her and said, "Stop counting, little girl!" + +The girl was very scared, so she looked up and asked, "Why?". The old woman cackled softly and then said, "Because if you count too much, something bad things will happen." + +The girl was very scared, so she put away her flute and tried to forget about counting. But every night she tossed and turned in her bed, thinking about the old woman's words. The girl could never go back to counting... and she was very, very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. John was so excited because he was about to go play in the park. When he got there, he saw a big row of pine trees waiting for him to explore. He quickly ran around, taking in all the beauty that the park had to offer. + +John came across a big tree and noticed a grumpy old crow perched upon it. The crow made some loud noises when John approached. John hesitated, but he decided to play with the crow. He slowly crept up to it and they started to chat. The crow told him of a secret pond at the other side of the row of pine trees. He said that if John made it there, he'd have an amazing time. + +John was surprised to hear of this secret. He thanked the friendly crow and ran as fast as he could through the row of pine trees, searching for the pond. After a few minutes, he finally found it. It was the most wonderful place he had ever seen, with lots of beautiful flowers and singing birds. + +John enjoyed playing and exploring around the pond before he headed home. He gave a grateful wave back to the grumpy old crow and ran the whole way home, with his mind full of happy thoughts. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. +She had a pair of very nice sunglasses. Everywhere Lucy went, she would wear them. +One day, Lucy went outside to play, but she left her sunglasses at home. As she looked around the playground, she felt lonely without her sunglasses. +Suddenly, a friendly bird landed on Lucy's shoulder. "Where is your friend? Your sunglasses? Come back home with me, and we will find them," said the bird. + +"Okay," said Lucy. +So they flew together to Lucy's house. When they got there, Lucy asked Mama "Where's my sunglasses?" Mama smiled and said "There they are on your bed, silly girl!" + +Lucy was so happy and thanked the bird. The bird smiled, happy that Lucy was no longer lonely, and flew away. Lucy raced to her bed and put on the sunglasses. She felt so much better with her friend the sunglasses back on her head. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally loved to draw with her crayons. She had many pretty colours, red, blue, green and more. + +One day, there was a big surprise! A special crayon appeared. It had a lovely rainbow on it, with all the colours of the rainbow. + +Sally was so excited! She wanted to draw with it straight away. When she opened it, a picture jumped out. It was a big, clear ocean with lots of pretty fish. + +Sally was so happy. She drew lots of pretty pictures with her special crayon. She was so proud of them. + +The End. +One day, the sky was so dark that the sun couldn't be seen. Then, the rain started to fall. It was wet and cool on the little girl's skin. She put on her cap to keep the rain out of her eyes. She loved how soft it felt on her head. + +The rain kept on coming down so the girl decided to take a walk. She splashed in the puddles and looked up at the gray clouds. It was so much fun! + +But soon, the rain stopped and the sun came out to play. The girl squinted at the light and said goodbye to the clouds. She took off her cap and felt the warm sun on her face. + +The little girl was happy she got to play in the rain even though it was only for a little while. She waved at the puddles, feeling grateful for the fun she had. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was 3 years old and lived with her mum and dad. + +One day Emily wanted to play with some new toys she saw in the shop. But her mum said no, because they couldn't afford the new equipment. + +Emily was disappointed and felt a little bit ashamed. She hung her head and said in a sad voice, "I don't have any new toys to play with". + +But then her mum smiled and said, "Well, we could make our own! I know you are a very clever girl, Emily." + +Emily looked up and nodded her head with excitement. With her mum's help, they spent the day drawing, cutting and sticking to make new toys. + +When it was finished, Emily was very happy and proudly showed her new toys to everyone. She had made them herself and felt great! +Once upon a time there was a litte boy named John. He was very modest and stayed away from all things flashy. One day John was out playing in the park and he noticed something exciting. It was a new game, a game of 'score'. + +John had never seen a game like this before, so he thought he would give it a try. But unfortunately, he was not very good at the game and he had to suffer through many rounds of failure. Despite all the losses, John was still modest and never made a fuss. + +At this point, John had had enough, and he decided to quit. That's when he heard a voice calling out to him. It was someone he had not seen before, an old man with a kind voice. The man explained to John that through suffering and humility, modest souls often achieve greatness. The old man's words were true, and John realised the value of modesty. + +John listened intently and learned a very valuable lesson: Always stay humble, no matter how much you have to suffer. The more you stay humble, the better your chances of achieving greatness! +Once there was a big spider. He crawled everywhere. Everywhere he went, people had an opinion about him. + +Some said the spider was a friend. Others said he was a foe. + +One day, the spider was crawling across the floor when he saw a juicy fly. He wanted to eat the fly. He crawled closer and closer. + +The fly saw the spider coming his way. The fly flew up and away, far away. The spider was so sad. + +The spider kept crawling and crawling, looking for something to eat. But no matter how hard he looked, he couldn't find anything. + +The spider eventually crawled away, never to be seen again. He never found any food. +John and Mary lived in a small house on top of a hill. John and Mary were both very poor, but they were happy together. + +One day, Mary found a magical book in their small house. She opened it and noticed that it had the power to record things. Mary showed the magical book to John and he was amazed. + +John smiled at Mary. “We can use this magical book and become rich,†John said. Mary was excited and asked, “How?†+ +John explained that they could use the book to record their favourite songs. With the power of the book, they can easily share the songs with others and make money. + +Mary jumped into her crib and clapped her hands. She said, “Let’s start recording right now! We’ll be rich!†John laughed and nodded. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. Joe's best friend was Sally and together they would love to play. One day, Sally said that she would like to show Joe something special. Joe was very excited and followed her to a secret spot. + +When they arrived, Sally said that she had a magic that she wanted to pass to Joe. Joe was amazed and asked what it was. Sally told him it was a secret and that he had to keep it safe. Joe promised he would. + +Sally then gave Joe the magic. Joe felt special and happy to have it. However, when Joe went home and showed his mom the magic, his mom got very upset. She said magic was dangerous and he should not have it. + +Joe was very sad and put the magic away. He never showed it to anyone again. But he remembered Sally and the special time they had with the magic. +One day, Mommy and Daddy told me that there was going to be a quiz. I was so excited! I picked out my yummiest dress and headed off to school. + +At school, I saw lots of kids who had big piles of paper. Some of them were doing drawings and others were writing. I was very curious and asked my teacher for a quiz. + +The teacher gave me a quiz and told me to do my best. I tried hard but I couldn't answer any of the questions. Suddenly, the paper started to burn! I could smell the smoke and I knew I had made a mistake. + +I cried and apologized to my teacher. She smiled and said it was okay. But I knew I had made a mistake and I felt so bad. That night, I had lots of trouble sleeping. I knew I wouldn't do so well on my quiz and that made me feel sad. +John and Lucy were very competitive. They always wanted to race each other to see who could get to the playground the quickest. + +John said to Lucy, “Let’s have a race. Are you ready?†+ +Lucy jumped up. “Yes!†+ +John and Lucy stepped off the curb and started running towards the playground. As they ran, they counted their steps. + +John counted his steps first. “One, two, three…†+ +Lucy followed suit. “Four, five, six…†+ +John felt like he was winning and said to Lucy, “I’m gonna win!†+ +Lucy was determined and shouted, “Not if I step faster!†+ +The two raced towards the playground with all their might. Then, suddenly, the sun came out for lunch. They both stopped running and enjoyed the warm sunshine instead. + +John and Lucy both smiled at each other and said, “Let’s do it again tomorrow!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She wanted to go outside and play in the sun, but she couldn't because the door was shut. She asked her dad to raise the door, but he said no. Molly was very angry and stomped her feet. She kept asking and asking, but her dad still said no. + +Molly's mum saw how angry she was, so she decided to help. She went to the door and gave it a big push. The door opened up and Molly's heart was filled with joy! She thanked her mum with a big hug and ran outside. + +Molly had such a fun time playing in the sun. She forgot all about how angry she was before and just enjoyed the day. But when it was time to come inside again, her mum had to raise the door closed once more. + +It's not always easy, but it was important that the door was closed at night. Molly was sad to go inside, but she was also happy for a new day of playing tomorrow. +Once, there was a girl called Sasha. She was only three years old, but she was very smart. +Every day, Sasha learnt something new. She liked to read and spend time learning. +Sasha was especially fond of a magazine which was full of fun facts and stories. It was her favourite magazine, and she read it all the time. + +One day, Sasha decided to share her magazine with her friends. She was very generous, and gave out the magazine to five of her friends. When they received it they all smiled in delight, and thanked Sasha kindly. + +From that day, Sasha was always happy to share her magazine with her friends. She had learnt that it was nice to be generous and give things to others! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved the beach. She was always so happy to go, wearing her favorite pink dress. + +On this particular day, the sky was blue and the sun was warm. But when the girl got to the beach, her friends seemed to ignore her. She sat on the sand, feeling sad. + +The girl was about to leave when something made her stop. An old boat had been washed up to the shore. She ran over and peeked in the boat--there were lots of treasures, but the best was a bright pink shell. + +The girl held up the shell and it sparkled in the sun. She smiled and waved the shell above her head. Suddenly, her friends clapped and cheered. They had been ignoring her to set up her special surprise! + +The girl and her friends enjoyed the rest of their day on the beach. The pink shell was a treasure that would stay with the girl forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was 3 years old. She was walking in the woods behind her house when suddenly she heard an eerie noise. She looked around and saw a twig on the ground. She watched the twig, scared of what it would do. + +The twig moved slowly and then spoke to her in a whisper: "Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?" + +The little girl was so scared! She didn't answer but started to back away slowly. + +"Oh, don't be scared," the twig said. "I'm not here to hurt you. I'm your friend. I just wanted to give you a warning to be careful when you explore the woods. There are lots of scary things in the woods, and you should be sure to stay close to your house." + +The little girl thanked the twig and said goodbye. She had learned her lesson - that there are sometimes scary things around, but it's ok if you know how to stay safe! +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl called Anna. She was so excited to go to school. So one day she and her mummy got in the car and drove to school. + +When they arrived at school, Anna felt so happy. She could not wait to learn new things and make new friends. + +When she got there, the teacher greeted her with a big warm hug and said, “I have brilliant news Anna, you have got a new friend in your class today!†+ +Anna was so happy. She asked the teacher, “What does my friend’s name?†+ +The teacher gave her a smile and said, “His name is John! I know you two will be great friends.†+ +Anna beamed. She was so excited to meet her new friend. She couldn't believe how brilliant it was! + +Anna ran off to find John and start their friendship. They became best friends instantly, and Anna was so grateful that her teacher had given her the news. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful queen. She ruled her kingdom with kindness. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, she grew tired and fell asleep beneath a tree. + +The queen had a magical fairy protector, who watched over her as she slept. But, one day, the queen fell from her tree and started to tumble down a hill. + +The fairy protector flew to the rescue. She fluttered around the queen's body, gently pushing her away from the rocks. The queen slowly came to a stop in a pile of leaves. + +The queen was glad she had been saved, and thanked the fairy for her help. She climbed back up the hill, and continued exploring. And she lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a leaf. Every day, the leaf liked to scatter around. It found many places to go and have fun. + +One day, the leaf got an idea. It saw a big tree and it thought, maybe I can try to scatter up there. So, the leaf jumped and jumped and jumped and jumped. But, no matter how much it tried, it could not jump high enough to make it to the top of the tree. + +The leaf got very frustrated. It started to think it was stupid. But then, something amazing happened. It started to rain! + +The rain made the ground wet and slippery. With one small jump, the leaf flew through the air and landed right at the top of the tree. The leaf was so happy! It found out that the rain made it possible to reach the top. + +The lesson the leaf learned was that sometimes the trickiest places can be reached with a little help. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl who loved to play. One day she decided to venture away from her home. She hopped and skipped all around until she found a big and comfortable couch. + +The little girl decided to take a nap on the welcoming couch. She had the best dreams and slept until the sun was high in the sky. + +When the little girl woke up, she decided to return home so her mommy and daddy wouldn't worry. After she waved goodbye to the couch, she did some more hopping and skipping until she arrived back home. + +Her mom and dad were so happy when she returned, they gave her some cookies and milk. Then, the little girl happily went back to playing, content that her day had been filled with fun and adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who wanted to know what life was like for those with less money. He wanted to learn and understand how to be happy with less. + +One day, he saw a three year old girl playing on the sidewalk. So he went up to her and asked her, "Hey, how can one be happy with less?" + +The little girl thought for a moment, then said, "Well, if you believe in something, it makes you happier even with less." + +The man smiled and asked, "So, what do you believe in?" + +The little girl smiled, showing off her bright, white teeth and said, "I believe in chocolate!" + +The wealthy man laughed and said, "It's true! Chocolate can make anyone happy. Thank you for your advice!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Any time!" + +The man thanked the little girl, and they both went their separate ways. He now believed that no matter how much money you had, it was possible to be happy with the little things in life, like the belief in chocolate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She wanted to learn to do lots of things. Her mum and dad wanted to teach her lots, but there was only so much they could do. + +So, one day, her mum took her to the library. There were lots of books full of pictures and stories. Amy was very excited! + +When they got there, Amy's mum said, "Look, this is the place where you can display all the things you can learn!" + +Amy said, "Wow, I want to learn lots of things!" + +Her mum smiled and said, "It's great that you want to learn, but you must remember to go slow and be patient. Learning can be really fun, but it's not always fast!" + +The moral of the story is that learning is a fun and fulfilling experience. But, it can take time, so don't be discouraged if you don't learn something quickly! +Once upon a time there was a house. It was filthy. Inside the house lived a little ball. The ball liked to roll around the house. Every day it would see how fast it could roll. + +It would roll under the table, around the chairs, and even through the hall. One day it rolled through some mud and got itself very dirty. It didn't mind though, it just kept rolling. + +The ball rolled into the kitchen. It rolled through the kitchen and out the backdoor. It kept going and rolling until it found a wall. + +The wall was high, but the ball kept rolling until it got over the wall. On the other side the ball saw something it had never seen before - a huge field with flowers and grass. + +The ball rolled over the grass and through the flowers, it was so happy. It even rolled over a few hills. The next morning, the ball rolled back to its house, where it was safe and warm. +Once there was a boy called Kyle. He was three years old and his mom and dad loved him very much. One day, Kyle wanted to go to the station. His mom said yes, so Kyle got in the car with his mom and dad and off they went. + +When they arrived at the station, Kyle wanted to get out of the car and play. But his mom said no. She said, "Stay in the car with us, Kyle". But Kyle was feeling crazy and he didn't want to listen. So his dad opened the car door and got out. Then he reached in and grabbed Kyle. + +Kyle started to scream and he said, "No, no!" His dad was so angry that he slapped Kyle. Kyle was so surprised that he started to cry. His mom quickly ran over and hugged Kyle, and told him he was safe with her. + +Then Kyle's father said he was sorry for slapping him and promised he would never do it again. Kyle knew that his parents loved him and would always protect him, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Emily. Emily loved to rock in her chair. Every day, Emily would rock in her chair and watch the clouds in the sky. + +One day, Emily rocked so hard that the chair tipped over and crashed into the table! On the table was a glass of water, and the glass fell to the floor and shattered! Emily was very scared. + +But luckily, Emily's mom was there to help. She came into the room and saw what happened. She hugged Emily and told her it was okay. Then, she cleaned up the broken glass and gave Emily a big hug. + +Emily was very happy. She realized that even young girls can have accidents sometimes, but that it was nothing to be scared of. From then on, she rocked in her chair more carefully - but still had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a sad sheep who didn't have anyone to play with. The little sheep wanted to make some friends, but all of the other animals were too busy. + +One day, the sheep saw a truck in the field. It was loaded with wool. The sheep thought that this was a way to make some new friends. + +The sheep snuck onto the truck and hid in between the piles of wool. When the truck arrived at its destination, the little sheep hopped out and looked around. + +But there were no other animals to be found. The sheep was very sad. They had hoped to make friends, but instead they were all alone. + +The little sheep eventually found its way back home and was never quite so sad again. The sheep learned to appreciate the friends they have at home and never tried to load onto the truck again. +It was a sunny day and Mark saw a hippo enter the river. The hippo swam around looking for food. Mark was very curious so he got closer to see the hippo. + +When Mark came closer, the hippo stopped moving. The hippo seemed calm and kind. Mark thought it was a very compassionate hippo. +Mark noticed the hippo was eating some plants. Mark decided to put some more plants in the water. He was very excited when the hippo ate the plants he had put in the water. + +The hippo came close to Mark and they spent time together with the hippo eating and swimming in the river. It was a very special moment. The hippo left feeling happy and grateful. + +Mark knew he had made a special friend. He was very happy to have met the compassionate hippo. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl. She was brave because she liked to sleep in the ocean. Every night, she would get into the water and sleep. + +One night, when she was sleeping in the ocean, she heard a strange noise. She opened her eyes and saw a crazy shark swimming around her. She was scared, but she stayed brave. + +The shark swam around her, but it didn't hurt her. The shark swam away and she went back to sleep. + +When the girl woke up the next morning, she was sad to find the crazy shark was gone. But, she was so excited when she saw that the shark had left her a special surprise. A pearl! It was the most beautiful pearl she had ever seen! + +The brave girl was so happy she had been brave enough to sleep in the ocean and find her surprise gift. +Once upon a time there was a family who had a huge problem. There was a house they wanted to buy, but it was too expensive. They couldn't afford it. Dad was a lawyer, but he didn't have enough money. + +Every day, they noticed something strange. Every day the house got just a bit more expensive. Every time they spoke to the owner, the price went up a tiny bit. + +The family had to figure out a way to buy the house. They talked and talked and asked lawyer Dad to help them. + +Finally, they had a plan. Dad was going to talk to the owner and try to buy the house. He knew the owner couldn't keep raising the price. + +That night, the family waited to see if Dad was successful. He came home and said, "We bought the house!" Dad had used his lawyer skills to negotiate and get the house at an affordable price. + +The family was very happy. They had noticed something strange every day, but now they noticed something amazing! They had a new home! +Once upon a time there was a rabbit. He lived in a small house in the woods. The rabbit was very happy there. One day, the rabbit met a new friend. The new friend was a little bird. The rabbit was very excited to meet the little bird. + +The rabbit wanted to play with the bird all the time, but the bird was not allowed to. The rabbit was jealous because the bird could fly away. The rabbit could not fly. He wanted to fly just like the bird. + +The rabbit asked the bird if he could teach him how to fly. The bird said he would try but it was not easy. The rabbit worked very hard to learn how to fly.At last the rabbit learned to fly. He was so proud and happy. + +The rabbit and the bird flew together all around the woods. They were so happy to be together. Now the rabbit could go wherever he wanted and make his jealous dreams come true! +There was a girl named Sarah who loved to go to the museum. Every day she would go to the museum and explore its cheap exhibits. But one day, when Sarah went to the museum, people began to ignore her. They didn't look at her or talk to her. Sarah was very sad and decided to leave. She promised herself she would never go back to the museum. + +So, Sarah found a new place to visit. Her new place was a park and everyone there was so nice and friendly. They smiled at her and talked to her. Sarah was so happy that someone would acknowledge her. She went to the park every day to play and make friends. + +Sarah never returned to the museum again. She was content with the friendly park and the nice people she met there. She no longer felt ignored and had a new group of friends who made her feel special. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy who found something mysterious. It was round, had layers and made him cry. It was an onion! He wanted to know where it came from, so he decided to push it. As he pushed it, he noticed it was rolling. Faster and faster it went until it rolled through a small hole he hadn't seen before. With excitement he followed it, but as he got closer, he started to get scared. Where was the onion going? He decided to be brave and pushed through the hole. On the other side was a secret garden filled with beautiful fruit and vegetables. He learned that the mysterious onion was magical. It had brought him to a special place! From that day on, he would take an onion with him wherever he went. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy who took their three-year-old child, Tiy, on a special adventure. + +They asked Tiy to put on her special shoes and hold mummy's hand as they went upstairs. As they walked, Tiy saw lots of different things. She looked at the walls that were different colours, the stairs that went round and round and the pictures of people smiling. + +When they reached the top of the stairs, mummy asked Tiy a very special question: "Tiy, can you repeat after me?" Tiy smiled and said "Yes!" Mummy smiled back and said: "Mummy and Tiy are the bestest friends". + +Tiy repeated after her with a big smile. Mummy and daddy were so proud of her and gave her lots of hugs and kisses. Then, mummy and daddy took Tiy on a special outing as a reward for her repeating. + +Tiy was so excited she could hardly wait for the next adventure upstairs. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who wanted to rock. He only had a rag and he just couldn't get comfortable. He tried to use the rag as a blanket, but it wasn't big enough for him. + +He looked up and saw a big rock sitting next to him. He smiled, and then hopped up on the rock. It was big enough for him to lay down on, and he rocked back and forth on the rock until he felt nice and comfy. + +He rocked on the rock for a long time, and soon he fell asleep. When he woke up, he was so happy that the big rock was the perfect place for him to rock and take a nap. + +The bald man was so lucky to have found the perfect rocky spot to take a nap. He thanked the rock kindly and then went on his way, happy and rested. +Once there was a little boy named George. He loved to cook. Every day he would mix together different ingredients. + +One day George found some smelly sauce in the back of the fridge. He decided to use it in his cooking and mix it with other ingredients. He stirred and stirred until the sauce had finished. + +George tasted his new creation. It was absolutely delicious! He shared some of it with his family, who all agreed it was the best sauce ever. + +George grinned from ear to ear with pride. He had made something special with the smelly sauce. Sometimes you just never know what you can make with a little imagination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She was only three and very excited to explore the world. + +Today, Mia was with her mom and they were walking around the park. Suddenly, Mia saw a huge tree in the distance. + +Mia said to her mother, "Can we sit at the big tree mummy?" + +Mia's mother smiled and said, "Yes beautiful, let's seat at the impressive tree!" + +Mia clapped her hands and they started walking towards the tree. When they reached it, Mia's mom opened a bag and took out a delicious pastry. + +"Look Mia, here is a pastry for you," said her mother. + +Mia smiled and said," Wow, this pastry looks so good!" + +Mia and her mom sat at the tree and enjoyed their pastry together. Mia was so happy and she felt so lucky to be with her mum. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He was very, very rich. He had lots and lots of things that most people did not have. + +One day, the rich man wanted to give away some of his money. He decided to put ten coins into a bowl. + +The rich man set the bowl outside his house and told the people who passed by that anyone could take some of his money. + +Many people took the money from the bowl and were very happy. Everyone who took the money thanked the rich man. + +In the end, the bowl was empty and the rich man had given away all of his coins. He felt happy for having shared his wealth with others. +Once upon a time in a far away land there lived a hungry bear. Every day, he looked around for food but could never find enough to satisfy him. + +One day, the bear decided to hide inside a cabinet. He felt safe and warm inside the cabinet. But soon the bear started to feel hungry again and wondered how he was going to get more food. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a voice saying, "If you want food, look for it outside the cabinet." The bear followed this advice and used his senses to search for food. He found plenty of food outside the cabinet and he was soon full and happy. + +The moral of the story is that you should never hide away from the problems in your life. Instead, you should use your senses to find solutions and succeed. +Coco and his dad were in the the park. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. Suddenly, they saw a big soap bubble fly up in the sky. + +"Look, Daddy!" Coco said excitedly. "A beautiful bubble! I want to fly a soap bubble just like that!" + +His dad smiled. "Ok, let's try! Here, I have some soap and a straw. Let's make some bubbles!" + +The two of them started blowing bubbles into the air. The bubbles were so colorful and delicious-looking. They kept getting bigger and bigger. + +Coco was amazed. He couldn't believe how much fun it was to fly a soap bubble. He kept blowing and blowing until all their soap was gone. + +"That was so delicious!" Coco said happily. + +His dad laughed. "You're a champion bubble-flyer, Coco! We should come back tomorrow and do it again." + +Coco hugged his dad. He couldn't wait to come back and fly some more soap bubbles in the park! +Once upon a time there was a fox who was very sad. He wanted to be brave but he didn't know how. One day, he met a wise old owl who told him "To be brave, you must find your own weapon". + +So, the fox went out in search of a weapon. He looked in high places, he searched in low places, but try as he might, he couldn't find a weapon anywhere. + +Finally, he gave up and returned to the wise old owl. With sad eyes, he hugged the old owl and said "I can't find my weapon". In answer, the wise old owl said "Your voice can be your weapon". + +Surprised, the fox asked how he could make his voice into a weapon. The wise old owl smiled and said "Practice softness and kindness. Your words will make you brave, no matter what the situation". + +The fox was so happy that he went out and told all his animal friends what the wise old owl had said. From then on, he practiced speaking softly and kindly, and whenever he needed courage he just used his kind words. + +The moral of the story is that when you face a scary situation, you can use your words and your voice to improve your courage and stand up for yourself. +There were two friends named Zoey and Lola. Both of them were very excited because they had never seen a butterfly before. + +"I believe I saw one in the backyard," said Zoey. + +"What does it look like?" asked Lola. + +"It has colorful wings and it is very small," replied Zoey. + +The two friends decided to look for the butterfly in the backyard. After some time, they finally spotted the butterfly! Lola saw it first and screamed "Look, it's there!" + +They watched the butterfly flutter around the flowers and were mesmerized by its beauty. + +"Should we try to catch it?" asked Lola. + +"No, that won't be helpful for the butterfly," said Zoey. "But let's try to help it by giving it some food, like some butter." + +So Zoey opened the refrigerator, grabbed some butter and put it near the flowers. The butterfly landed on the butter and ate it. + +The friends smiled at each other and believed that they had helped the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a wild bear who lived in the woods. He was hungry and wanted something to eat. He looked around to see what he could find. He spotted a picnic blanket with a napkin on it. + +The bear crept further and closer, until he could smell the food on the napkin. He stuck out his paw to grab it, when suddenly a voice called out: + +"Hey! That's my napkin you have there!" + +The bear turned around and saw a small girl. She was holding out her hands and looking right at him. + +"Can I have it back please?" she asked. "I need it for my picnic." + +The bear looked down. He felt sad that the girl had come and ruined his plans. But he nodded his head and spread out the napkin gently. + +The little girl smiled. She thanked the bear and took her napkin back. She gave him a smile and said one last thing before she went. + +"You're a wild bear, but I think you're very kind." + +The bear smiled too and waved goodbye. Then he went on his way, back into the wild. +Once there were two friends - Nick and Zoe. They wanted to do something special together. They thought and thought until they finally decided to have a march. It was going to be so much fun! + +They each got a flag and put on their best marching shoes. They went outside and held their flags up high. They started marching together in a line. + +The march was different than anything they had done before. They could feel the sun overhead and the wind blowing. They marched around the block, taking big steps and waving their flags. + +Their march was ending, but they wanted to do something special. So, Nick and Zoe hugged one another and began to march backwards. They laughed and ran around, hopping and twirling as they marched. + +They made it back to their starting spot, and Nick and Zoe were very happy. They had done something different and it was so much fun. They knew they'd always remember their special march. +Once there lived a very charming flea. He lived in a nice warm spot on the roof of a house. Every day he enjoyed feeding on the animals in the neighborhood. One day the Flea decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. As he went, he heard a beautiful ringing noise coming from inside a red door. The Flea was so curious that he flew right up to the door and peered through the keyhole. + +Inside he saw two little girls. One of the girls was jumping up and down, giggling and ringing a bell. The Flea thought it was so charming that he decided to stay and watch some more. + +He watched as the girls began to dance around the room, ringing their bells and laughing as they went. The Flea started to dance along, hopping around the room in time with the ringing. He was having so much fun that he completely forgot why he had come to the door in the first place. + +Suddenly he heard one of the girls say: "I wish I had a pet flea - how cute would that be!" The Flea was so startled by this, he flew off out the keyhole and couldn't believe his luck. From that day forward he even went and visited the two girls every now and then. Being the charmig flea he was, he made them laugh every single time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and loved to count. One day, as she was counting her favourite dolls, she heard a loud noise coming from outside. She went to her window to see what it was. + +Outside in the garden, there was a big tank and it was making a very loud noise. Amy watched as the tank moved around in the garden and with each movement the tank got louder. She was curious and wondered what it was doing. + +The next day Amy decided to count the tanks that were in the garden. To her surprise, there were five of them all lined up. She counted them one by one. How exciting! + +When she finished counting, Amy noticed that all the tanks had moved. She realized they were getting ready to battle. Suddenly she was scared, it had been so loud when the tanks were moving around on their own. She was sure the noise would be even louder when the tanks started to fight. + +Amy quickly closed her window, her heart pounding. When she opened the window again, the tanks were still and quiet. She realized the loud noises she heard was the sound of the tanks preparing for battle. Fortunately, the battle never happened! +Once upon a time there was a lazy bear who liked to sleep in bed all day. One day, he decided to do something different. He went for a walk with a jug in his hand. He wanted to improve himself. + +The lazy bear found a nice hill. He climbed the hill and put down the jug. It rolled down, collecting water from a pond at the bottom. + +The bear was happy as he walked back up the hill with the jug. He was full of joy and skipped the rest of the way. He drank the water and felt better! + +The bear wasn't so lazy any more. He practised getting up early and doing things he'd never done before. Every day he tried to improve himself, and soon the lazy bear became strong and energetic. +Once there lived a little boy named Ben. Ben was only three years old, but already he wanted to do special things. + +One day, Ben wanted to help his mom with the housework. His mom was very happy and she gave Ben a cap. Ben was excited to wear the cap! He thought it made him look like a grown-up helper. + +Already Ben had a plan. He worked hard to provide help with the housework. He cleaned the windows and swept the floor. He also put away the dishes. + +When Ben was finished, his mom was so proud of him! She said he was a great helper, and gave him a special treat as a reward. Ben was very happy! + +Ben knew that he could always count on his mom to provide the things he needs. He also knew that help was always available if he needed it. +Once upon a time there was a brave lion. He roamed around the savanna on the hunt for food. One day, he saw an orange. It looked beautiful and juicy and smelled really tasty! He wanted to take a bite, so he roared to scare the orange away. + +The orange however, was not scared. In fact, it started to speak! + +"Please don't eat me! I know how tasty I am, but I'd rather be juicy and whole than become part of your lunch," the orange said. + +The lion was intrigued by how brave the orange seemed. He decided to let it go free, and instead found some other food to eat. The lion was pleased with his decision since that orange was so tasty. + +The moral of this story is that a brave heart can sometimes save your skin! +Once upon a time there was a mighty window. It was big and tall and looked out over the beautiful countryside. One day, a 3 year old came to the window to look out. The 3 year old wanted to open the window, but the window disagreed. The 3 year old was sad, but tried again and again to open the window. Finally the window opened and the 3 year old was so happy to finally be able to feel the sunshine and the cool breeze. The 3 year old thanked the mighty window and laughed in delight. +Once there was a family who was always together. They loved each other, but sometimes an argument would occur. + +One day, when they were arguing, the father stopped and said, "We must order our family by understanding the value of each other. That is very important!" + +The mom and the children agreed, and from that moment on, they worked hard to understand the importance of loving each other. + +Whenever they had an argument, they would remind themselves of the value of each other and the importance of treating each other with kindness. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a coin. It was shiny and beautiful and it made everybody happy. Every day the coin would mix with other coins in the box. +One day, the coin became feeling lonely. He wanted to stay and mix with the other coins. But the other coins all wanted to go out of the box. So the coin became sad and wanted to get out too. + +He asked the other coins why they wanted to get out of the box. They told him about a wonderful place, where all the coins could mix together and have fun. The coin wanted to go, but he was so scared. + +But then, he found a calm place inside the box. He felt safe and happy in the calm. He decided to stay in the box and mix with the other coins every day. +The coin was happy, and the other coins were happy too. So they stayed in the box, mixing and having fun. And they lived happily ever after. +Mila was very excited as she waited in the hospital. She asked her mom why they were there and why it was so quiet. + +Her mom replied, "We are here to meet someone special." + +Mila was surprised and asked, "Who are we meeting?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "We are going to meet your new little baby brother or sister." + +Mila's eyes lit up. She couldn't wait to meet her new sibling. + +When they arrived, a nurse asked them to lie down on a bed. The bed felt heavy on her and Mila was scared. But her mom was there with her and blew a gentle kiss on her forehead. + +The doctor and nurses checked Mila's mom and then after a few minutes Mila heard the sweet sound of a baby crying. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's your new baby brother." + +Mila couldn't believe it, she had a little brother. She hugged her mom and smiled a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was only three years old and very curious. She wanted to explore and learn more about the world around her. + +One day, she went outside to play. She saw a mark on the ground. It was a big circle with some strange letters on it. She was very curious about the mark. She stood still and looked at it carefully. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She knew it wasn't wise to move and she was very careful. She stayed standing in front of the mark for a long time. Finally, when the noise stopped, she moved closer to the mark. She touched it and discovered it was very soft and made a great noise when she pressed it. + +The little girl had learnt something new that day. She was very happy and proud of herself. She remembered to be careful and always look closely when exploring the world around her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ruby. She loved to dance and play outside in the sun. One day, her brother teased her and she got very mad. He said, "Shoulder bump! Ha ha!" + +Ruby did not like this one bit. She scrunched up her nose and said, "That's not funny!" But her brother kept on teasing her. + +Soon, Ruby started to get really mad. She shouted, "Don't tease me, no more!" But her brother just laughed and said, "Ha ha! I'm amazing at teasing!" + +Finally, Ruby had had enough. She shoved her brother and made him fall. He hit his head hard on the ground and cried. Ruby felt really bad but she knew he would never tease her again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jim. He loved to dress up in wild clothes and explore the forest around his house. + +One day, Jim put on his wildest outfit and went out to the forest. He kept walking until he reached a big tree, and then he saw something special. + +The tree was full of colorful dresses! Jim gasped with delight and quickly put one on. He then began twirling and spinning around the tree, laughing with joy. + +Just then, a voice called out, "Jim! What are you doing?" + +Jim stopped twirling and saw his mom standing nearby. He grinned and said, "I'm keeping the dress! Can I wear it to the party tomorrow?" + +His mom looked at the dress and smiled. She said, "Yes, you can wear that dress to the party, but you must be sure to keep it safe until then!" + +Jim nodded happily and was careful to keep the dress safe all the way home. From then on, he loved to dress up in a wild way and explore the forest. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Mei. She had beautiful long hair that shone like stars in the sky. Mei's mom was very thoughtful and sometimes allowed her to stay up late to watch the stars. + +One night, Mei asked her mom if she could stay up late, but her mom said no. "I'm sorry, Mei," she said. "It's too late. You need to go to bed now." + +Mei was disappointed, so she said, "Please mommy, just one more night? I promise I will be really quiet and won't make any noise." + +Her mom smiled and said, "No Mei, it's too late. I am sorry, but I cannot permit it." + +Mei ran to her room and when she got there, her beautiful long hair was gone. Her mom had chopped it off while she was asleep. Mei was so sad because she knew that her mom had been too strict and not thoughtful enough. +Once upon a time, there was a river that went on for miles and miles. The river was so big and so deep, nobody had crossed it yet. + +One day, a giant wanted to get to the other side, so he ordered a bridge to be built. The builder was very hard at work, building the bridge day and night. It took a very long time, but finally it was done. + +The bridge was so long and so strong that it reached all the way across the river. The giant stepped on the bridge and easily made it to the other side. He was so happy! + +From then on, everybody could cross the river by going over the bridge. It was the only way, and it was hard work to cross it. But it was worth it, as now everyone could get to the other side. +Sam was outside, playing with his kayak. He loved his kayak, it was so much fun. Suddenly, Sam saw something in the water that made him worried. He blinked and the thing was gone. He blinked again, but it still wasn't there. + +Suddenly, the thing reappeared, much closer to Sam's kayak. Sam blinked, scared. He paddled away from the thing, but it kept getting closer. He tried to get back to shore, but it was too late. The thing grabbed Sam and his kayak and pulled them both under the water. + +Sam didn't come back up. His worried parents searched for him, but Sam was never seen again. Even though Sam was gone, his kayak still remains in the water, a reminder that Sam was once there. +Once upon a time, there was a happy princess. One day, she decided to go for a walk with her friends. She met a funny dog and asked him, “Can we play?†The funny dog said, “Growl!†The princess asked, “What do you mean?†The funny dog told her, “Tomorrow I will give you a special surprise.†The next day, the princess and her friends went back to visit the funny dog. He had a big basket full of presents. The princess said, “We should celebrate!†So they all celebrated together, and the princess was so happy. The funny dog gave the princess a special bracelet as a gift. From then on, the princess always wore the bracelet and reminded her of the happy day when she had celebrated with her friends. +Once upon a time there was a wide sun. The sun liked to shine so brightly that it could be seen from far away. + +One day a little girl named Hannah had a wonderful surprise. Her dad pulled a big steak from his pocket and said, "This is for dinner!" + +Hannah was so excited! She wanted to have the steak right away, but her mom said, "No, we have to wait. We have to cook the steak first." + +Hannah was annoyed and angry. She started to cry and said, "But I want the steak now!" + +Her mom said kindly, "I know you do, but it won't shine if we don't cook it first." + +So, Hannah and her mom cooked the steak and it looked and smelled delicious. Even the wide sun smiled down and shone on their dinner. + +At last, the steak was ready and everyone enjoyed dinner together. The wide sun looked on and shone its bright light. +Once upon a time, there was a silver dog. The dog was very beautiful, with clear eyes and silver fur. Every day, the dog would go to the park to explore. + +One day, the dog found a big pile of leaves. She dug and dug until she found a hidden prize - a sparkly red ball! She wanted to take it home. But when she tried to grab it, she couldn't! The ball seemed to resist her touch. + +No matter how hard the dog tried, she couldn't pick up the ball. She tried biting it, but the ball wouldn't budge. She yelped and yelped, but nothing seemed to work. + +After a while, the dog's owner came and picked up the ball. She held up the ball, shining bright and clear in the sunlight. The dog was so happy and wagged her tail, thrilled to have finally found a silver prize. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved the reef. Every day he went there and opened his arms to the sea. He loved the reef so much. + +One day, as he hugged the reef, a big wave came and hurt him. It was so strong that it threw him away. He shouted and screamed. He was very hurt. + +The man never went to the reef again. He felt so sad and his heart was broken. He loved the reef so much, and he wanted to go back, but he was too scared. + +The end. +"Come on!" shouted Jack. He was standing on the slide at the park. He was very excited. He was wearing a red t-shirt and shorts. + +"I'm coming!" said his friend, Chris. Chris had a blue t-shirt and shorts. + +They were getting ready to slide down the big rail. It was so tall and long. Chris grabbed hold of the rail and Jack looked worried. + +"Are you sure we should slide down this?" asked Jack. + +"Yes!" replied Chris. "It's regular. We'll be ok." + +Jack grabbed the rail too and they both carefully slid down the rail together. They yelled with joy as they slid down. They both laughed and said, "Let's do it again!" +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jack and Emily. They were always together and were like family. + +One day, Emily was playing with her doll when her arm broke off. She was so sad and started to cry. Jack was very worried, but he knew he had to fix it. He took the doll from Emily and found the missing arm. + +Jack then got his matchbox, the one with all the colorful matches in it, and put the arm in it. He took out a lovely yellow match and carefully put it to the broken part of the doll. +