diff --git "a/TinyStories_1099.txt" "b/TinyStories_1099.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1099.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +"Wow, look at that butterfly!" said Lily. + +"I see it too!" said Teddy. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but it flew away. She felt sad and disappointed. Just then, a kind lady walked by and saw that Lily was sad. + +"What's wrong, little girl?" asked the lady. + +"I wanted to catch the butterfly, but it flew away," said Lily. + +The lady smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will show you something even more beautiful." Lily and Teddy followed the lady to a nearby pond where they saw some ducks swimming. Lily was grateful to the lady for showing her something new and wonderful. From that day on, Lily and Teddy visited the pond every day to see the ducks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the snow. One day, Lily went outside to play and saw a bright snowman. + +"Wow, he looks so cool!" said Lily. + +The snowman replied, "Thank you, Lily. Do you belong to this neighborhood?" + +"Yes, I do," said Lily. "Do you belong here too?" + +"I do," said the snowman. "I was made by the kids who live down the street." + +Lily and the snowman became friends and played together every day. They belonged to each other's hearts and had lots of fun in the bright snow. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy, the king and queen. The princess loved to play outside in the garden, but her mommy and daddy always told her to be careful because there were dangerous animals outside. + +One day, the princess saw a little bird that was hurt. She wanted to help the bird, but it was too high up in a tree. So, she asked a knight who was passing by to help her. The knight said he would help, but only if the princess promised to never slap anyone again. + +The princess was confused because she didn't remember slapping anyone before, but she promised anyway. The knight helped the princess get the bird down from the tree and they took care of it until it was better. + +From that day on, the princess kept her promise and never slapped anyone again. She learned that it's important to be kind to others, even if they are different from us. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a soft blanket that he loved to cuddle with. One day, he accidentally spilled juice on it and it got sticky. His mom said, "Let's use some tape to pick up the sticky juice." So they got some tape and gently pressed it on the blanket to pick up the sticky juice. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his toy hammer when he accidentally struck his finger. "Ouch!" he cried. His mom came running and said, "Let's put some tape on it to make it feel better." She wrapped some soft tape around his finger and Timmy felt much better. From then on, Timmy knew that tape could help with sticky things and boo-boos. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy sheep who always wanted to be in charge. She would tell the other sheep what to do and where to go. One day, the bossy sheep got lost and couldn't find her way back to the field. + +She asked the other sheep for help, but they didn't want to help her because she was always so bossy. Then, a kind little girl came along and saw the lost sheep. She asked the sheep what was wrong and the sheep told her that she was lost. + +The little girl was very kind and helped the sheep find her way back to the field. The bossy sheep learned that it's not nice to be bossy and that sometimes you need to ask for help. From that day on, the bossy sheep was much nicer to the other sheep and they all became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb up the ladder to her treehouse in the backyard. One day, when she went to climb the ladder, she saw that it was gone. She felt sad and missed her ladder. + +Lily asked her mommy where the ladder went. Her mommy said that they had to take it away because it was old and broken. Lily felt empty inside without her ladder. She loved to climb up and play in her treehouse. + +But then, her daddy surprised her with a new ladder! Lily was so happy and ran outside to climb up to her treehouse. She never missed her old ladder again because she had a new one to play on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to ride his bike outside, but his mom always told him to wear his helmet to keep him safe. One day, Timmy was riding his bike really fast and he hit a bump which made him sneeze. He didn't fall off his bike, but his helmet fell off and he got a little scared. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and she ran outside to check on him. She saw that his helmet fell off and she put it back on his head. She asked Timmy if he was okay, but he couldn't hear her because he was deaf. His mom knew that Timmy couldn't hear her, so she gave him a big hug and a kiss on the cheek to show him that she loved him. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his helmet on tight while riding his bike. And even though he couldn't hear, he knew that his mom loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, she went to the park and saw a man wearing a big, black glove. It looked interesting to her. + +Lily walked up to the man and asked, "Can I see your glove please?" The man smiled and let her hold it. It was so big that it covered her whole hand! Lily thought it was funny and tried to dance with the glove on. + +As she danced around, the man started to play some music on his guitar. Lily loved the sound and danced even more. The man was happy to see her having fun and asked if she wanted to join him in a dance. Lily said yes and they danced together, with the big, black glove still on her hand. It was a very interesting day for Lily, and she couldn't wait to tell her mommy and daddy all about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest and eat carrots. One day, as Benny was hopping around, he saw a big, fierce wolf in the distance. Benny got scared and ran back to his burrow. + +Benny's mom noticed he was scared and asked him what happened. Benny told her about the fierce wolf he saw. His mom warned him that there are dangerous animals in the forest and he should be careful. Benny promised to be more careful. + +The next day, Benny went out to play again. He remembered his mom's warning and stayed close to his burrow. Suddenly, he saw the wolf again! But this time, he remembered the truth his mom told him and knew what to do. He quickly ran back to his burrow and was safe. From then on, Benny always remembered the truth and was careful in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars, especially his red motor. He would make it zoom around the room and make loud noises. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys and make his room tidy. Timmy didn't want to clean up and started to cry. + +His mom came into the room and said, "Timmy, why are you crying? Cleaning up is important so we can find your toys easily. Plus, a tidy room is a happy room!" + +Timmy wiped away his tears and started to clean up. He put away his toy cars and his red motor. When he was finished, he looked around and saw that his room was indeed tidy. He smiled and said, "Mommy, my room is so tidy now! Thank you for helping me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go to the park. One day, she went to the park and saw a beautiful swan swimming in the pond. She said, "Look, Mommy! A pretty bird!" + +Her mom said, "That's not a bird, Lily. That's a swan. They are very graceful and elegant." + +Lily said, "Can we bring some bread to feed the swan?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's go get some bread from the store." + +When they came back with the bread, the swan came closer to them. Lily fed the swan and said, "I like the swan. It's not ignorant like some other birds." + +Her mom asked, "What do you mean, Lily?" + +Lily said, "Some birds don't know how to be polite and say thank you when we bring them food. But the swan is very nice and says thank you with its eyes." +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They went to a big place with lots of seats called a stadium. They were very excited and happy to be there. They saw lots of people who were also enthusiastic and happy. + +The family brought some food with them to eat during the game. The dad gave some food to the little boy and said, "Feed yourself, my little champ." The little boy was happy and ate the food with a big smile. + +During the game, the family cheered and clapped loudly. They were having so much fun! When the game was over, they left the stadium with big smiles on their faces. They were happy to have spent the day together and to have seen such an exciting game. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a cozy house with her family. One day, Lily saw a big, swirling tornado in the sky. She was scared but also wondered what it would be like to fly in the tornado. + +Her mom made some spicy chili for dinner that night. Lily loved the spicy flavor and asked for more. She felt warm and happy inside. As they ate, Lily told her family about the tornado she saw. They listened and were glad she was safe. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed and dreamed about flying in the tornado. She felt the wind blowing in her face and saw the world from high up in the sky. It was an exciting adventure, but she was also happy to be back home with her family. +Once upon a time, a little girl was feeling frustrated. She wanted to sew, but she couldn't find her needle. She looked all over her room but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +So she asked her mom where it was. Her mom said it was in the closet and that she needed to stay away from it. + +The little girl didn't understand why her mom said she needed to stay away. But she knew her mom wanted her to do what she said, so away she went! + +The little girl searched the closet carefully until she found it - the needle! She was so happy and quickly put it away in a safe place where she could find it again. + +Now she could stay and sew her special project - just like her mom! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. He wanted some money very badly and he was very restless until he found it. + +One day, Joe saw an old man with a big bag of money in his hands. Joe ran up to the old man and asked, “Can I have some money?†+ +The old man said, “No, I need to save this money for something important.†+ +But Joe did not listen to him. He rubbed the bag of money and all the coins fell out onto the ground. + +The old man shouted, “What have you done?!†Joe didn’t say a word and ran away with the money. + +Joe was very happy for a while, but soon he started to feel wrong about it. People said that stealing was wrong and that what he had done was bad. Joe felt so guilty that he returned the money to the old man. + +The old man was very grateful, but he was very sad that Joe had taken the money in the first place. + +Moral of the story: It is wrong to take what isn’t yours. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was very lucky because she had a toy rocket. Every day she took the rocket outside and played with it. + +One day, she wanted to make a special mix for her rocket. She ran over to the kitchen and gathered some ingredients: sugar, flour, and eggs. She mixed them together in a bowl! + +But then her mom came in and told her she was not allowed to play with the mix. Jane was so sad that she cried and said that she only wanted it for her rocket! + +Her mom felt sorry for her and said she could use the mix after all. Jane was so happy, and she quickly put the mix in her rocket. It flew up so high in the sky, and she was very proud! She had been so very lucky! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to explore the world. So one day, he decided to go for a walk in the woods. + +He was walking for a long time and then he saw a big mud puddle. He thought it would be fun to jump in it. He waved his arms around and leaped into the mud puddle. When he landed, the mud was hard like concrete. + +The little boy soon realized he was stuck in the mud. He could not move. He called out for help but no one was around to hear him. Eventually, he had to stay there until someone came along and helped him. + +When the little boy got home, he thought twice before jumping into a mud puddle again. This time, he paid closer attention to what was below before he leaped. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to make sure the ground is safe before you try something new or exciting. Otherwise, things might not always turn out the way you plan. +One day, there was a boy who was very worried. He wanted to know what his opinion was, but he had no way of finding out. So, he decided to go and ask his mom. + +When he asked his mom, she yawned and said she didn't know what he thought. The boy was even more worried than before. He felt like he didn't have an opinion that mattered. + +He asked his dad next but he also yawned and said he didn't know. The boy was disappointed. He felt like his opinion wasn't important to anyone. + +The boy was so worried he didn't know what to do. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find anyone who cared about his opinion. He felt so alone and sad. + +The next day, the boy was still so worried. He thought this wouldn't happen to him and he felt like he was the only one with this problem. He had no idea what to do and he was so upset. So he just kept worrying, with no end in sight. +The sun shone brightly in the sky, casting a beautiful golden light over the meadow. Little Lucy was out for a walk, watching the animals. She saw a butterfly struggling to fly away. The butterfly was weak and tired, so Lucy decided to help it. + +Lucy made a shelter with leaves and logs. She put the butterfly gently inside, and waited. Soon the butterfly started to flutter its wings. + +'I'm still weak and I can't fly. I'm struggling to stay above the ground.'said the butterfly to Lucy. + +Lucy smiled. 'Don't worry,' she said. 'You just need to rest. You can stay here until you're strong enough to fly away.' + +The butterfly thanked Lucy, and started to feel better as it rested in the shelter. Little by little, it became stronger. Soon, it was fluttering its wings, higher and higher, until it was able to fly away. + +'Goodbye, Butterfly!' Lucy waved as the butterfly flew away. + +Then Lucy went back home, feeling happy to have helped the butterfly. +Once upon a time there was a frog who wanted to skip but he kept slipping on the ground. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then one day, he saw a house with a lot of smoke coming out of it. The frog knew that this was not safe and wanted to help. + +He found a reliable friend, an old crab who lived near by. The frog asked the crab for help and the crab agreed. + +Together they set out to find the source of the smoke. When they reached the house, they saw that the smoke was coming from a chimney. The crab used his claws to remove all the smoke and it made the house much safer. + +The moral of the story is to always be helpful and reliable, even if it's not easy. If you help others, it can help make the world a better place. +Mum said, "Where is my key?" + +She looked everywhere in the tidy room but couldn't find it. She looked under the bed and behind the chair, but still no key. + +Then she remembered. She and her daughter had been playing with a toy scale earlier in the day. The scale had been on the floor and the key had slipped off the table onto the scale. + +Mum looked at the scale and, sure enough, there was the key! She exclaimed, "Oh, I found it!" + +Mum was so pleased that she gave her daughter a big hug. + +The daughter smiled and said, "Good job, Mummy!" +Once upon a time in a wealthy village, there was a family of three. Mother, Father and a little boy named Eddie. Eddie had ten tiny toes and he loved to run around barefoot. But his parents warned him against it. + +One day, Eddie decided to take off and explore the village. He ran and skipped, laughing and exploring everything he could. Finally, he stopped and looked at a big lock on a door. He had never seen a lock before. + +Eddie's father had been looking for him. When he noticed Eddie looking at the lock he calmly said, "Eddie, you must never touch that lock. Locks are used to keep things safe, but if you don't know how to use it, it can be dangerous. So remember, don't touch." + +Eddie was sad he was not allowed to touch the lock. But he also knew that his father was right and he promised never to touch it again. + +The moral of this story is that we should always listen to the wisdom of our elders, even if we don't understand their instructions. It's the best way to keep ourselves, and our toes, safe! +Once upon a time there was a little kangaroo who wanted to learn something new. He went to the library and decided to study. The library was a big and gloomy place, and the kangaroo was a bit scared. + +Suddenly, he saw a big hippopotamus and asked her, "What are you doing here?" + +The hippo said, "I'm studying, just like you. What do you want to study?" + +"I want to learn about kangaroos," the kangaroo replied. + +The hippo smiled and said, "That's a good idea. Come, I'll help you find the books you need." + +So the kangaroo and the hippo studied together. After a few hours, the kangaroo knew a lot more about kangaroos. He was very happy! + +The hippo said, "It's time to go home now." + +The kangaroo said goodbye and thanked her for her help. Then he hopped away, a little less gloomy than before. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was only three years old. On Saturday, Lucy and her mom went to the big shop. Lucy felt so happy. The shop was so big and the walls were thick. + +When Lucy and her mom walked into the shop, her eyes lit up. She saw shelves of toys she had never seen before. There were stuffed animals, dolls, books and games. + +Lucy felt so excited that she wanted to play with everything. She ran up to the stuffed animals and hugged them. Then she picked up books and smiled as she looked at the colorful pictures. She wanted to buy them all! + +Lucy's mom said, "Let's buy something special today." Lucy nodded her head and chose a soft stuffed animal. She hugged it and said, "I love you!" Her mom said, "It looks like you made a great choice." + +Lucy was happy and hugged her mom tightly. She couldn't wait to go back to the shop. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved pillows. He had so many pillows that he would take them everywhere he went. The pillows were like his friends, and he loved to squeeze them close. + +One day the little boy wanted to send his pillows out into the world. He opened up his window and set down the pillows so that the wind could take them away. But instead of the pillows flying away, they just stayed in place! + +The little boy thought about why the pillows wouldn't move and decided that it was because they wanted him to keep them safe. He learned a valuable lesson that day - that with love and care, his pillows would protect him just as he protects them! +Mom and Beth were in the park one day. Beth saw the slide and ran over to it. She sat at the top, ready to zoom down. + +"Ready, Beth?" Mom asked. + +"Yes!!" Beth shouted, her eyes wide with excitement. + +Beth flew down the slide with a big smile on her face. It was amazing. So impressive! She slid to the bottom and looked up at Mom with a grin. + +Mom asked, "Did you like it, sweetheart?" + +Beth answered, "Yes!" + +Mom asked her one more question, "Would you like to go on the slide again?" + +Beth answered, "Yes! Zoom again!" + +Mom and Beth then went back to the top of the slide and Beth zoomed down again, feeling more proud and impressive each time. +Once upon a time, there was a famous park. It was a sunny day and two friends, Jane and Peter, were playing in the park. + +Suddenly, Peter stopped and called out to Jane. "Jane, can you see that bush over there?" Peter asked. + +Jane looked in the direction Peter was pointing. "What about it?" Jane asked. + +"I heard a noise coming from it," Peter replied. + +Jane felt curious and they both walked slowly towards the bush. As they got closer, they saw something move behind the bush. Suddenly, a small, furry animal revealed itself. + +"It's a squirrel!" Peter shouted in surprise. + +The squirrel looked at them for a moment before scampering off into the park. + +Jane and Peter were both smiling as they watched the squirrel go. They were so glad to have seen the famous park's wild animal! +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little otter. Her name was Lola and she loved to fly. + +One day, Lola was out flying by a river. She noticed a fish swimming by and decided to follow it. She swam and flew until she had gone deep into the woods. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said, "Hello, Lola! Is that you flying there?" + +It was a young boy! He said, "My name is John. I'm in these woods looking for otters." + +Lola smiled and said, "I'm an otter, too! My name's Lola. I love to fly." + +John smiled back. He said, "That's so cool! I love seeing you fly. You're very pretty." + +Lola thanked him and kept on flying. Every time she came back to the river, she and John would say hello. They were the best of friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. Tom was only three years old, and he loved to play. One day, Tom met a big bad wolf. The wolf looked at Tom and said, "I have a lot of trouble today. Can you help me?" + +Tom knew he should not help the wolf, so he shook his head. The wolf showed his sharp teeth and said, "If you don't help me, I will make your room very filthy!" + +Tom was scared, so he said, "Okay, what do you want me to do?" The wolf told Tom to go to the forest and display a sign by a big tree. + +Tom went to the forest and found the sign. It was very dirty and had a lot of cobwebs. He used his little hands to clean the sign. After he was done, it looked very nice and neat. + +The wolf said, "Thank you for your help! You are a brave and clever boy. I'm sorry I made trouble for you." Tom smiled and said, "It's okay. That's what friends do!" +Once upon a time, there lived a duck who was very ambitious. One day, he decided he wanted to succeed in life. He set out to find a way to do this. + +The duck found a big hill with a pond of mud at the bottom. He thought that if he could swim in the mud and come out clean, he would succeed. + +The duck slid down the hill and found himself in the mud. He swam and swam, but no matter how much he tried, he couldn't get out of the mud. + +"It's too expensive for me to clean myself," the duck said sadly. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared from the sky. "No need to worry, little duck," said the fairy. "All you have to do is close your eyes and believe in yourself. Then I promise you will be successful." + +The duck closed his eyes and thought of all the wonderful things he wanted to achieve. The next thing he knew, he was out of the mud and clean. He had succeeded! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Sam and Sally. Sam wanted to go on a trip. Sally was not sure what to do. + +Sam said to Sally, "Let's go on a sail. I think that would be fun!" Sally was a bit unsure, but she was also flexible. + +Sally asked, "What shall I choose?" +Sam said, "Let's choose the sail with the blue stripes. It looks the happiest!" + +Sally agreed, so they chose the blue striped sail. Then they hopped on board and began to sail away. + +The trip was amazing and they both had lots of fun. They laughed and chatted and Sally even got to steer the sailboat. + +At the end of their trip, they both agreed that they had chosen the right sail. It had been a fun and flexible adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a lion. He lived in the jungle where it was nice and clean. One day, the lion had an idea. He called out to all the other animals and said, "I have an order for all of you! We need to create a high, tall tower." All the animals were puzzled, but the lion insisted. "We can use leaves, branches and rocks to make it!" he exclaimed. + +The other animals started to work together and soon enough a tall, sturdy tower was built. The lion stepped up to the top and looked out. He was amazed by what he saw. + +The lion shouted back down at the other animals, "It's a great job! All I need now is a flag. Do any of you have one?" Before he could finish his question, a small bird flew up to the top of the tower. + +The bird held a bright, colorful flag in its beak and handed it to the lion. The lion smiled and said, "Thank you, my friend! Now I have what I need!" + +The lion placed the flag with care at the top of the tower and the other animals cheered and clapped. From that day forward, the tower was known as the Lion's Tower, and it stood proud and tall in the clean jungle. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sadie and Tom. They were very close and loved playing together. + +One day, Sadie and Tom went for a walk in the dark woods. As they were walking, something strange happened. They spotted a bright light coming from an old tree. It was an unusual sight! + +So they stopped and approached the tree. An old talking owl greeted them from the top of the tree. The owl offered them a magical message. Sadie and Tom were amazed. + +"It's a message from the magical tree," said the owl. + +The owl explained that the message could help them find things that were lost. Sadie and Tom both offered to try the message, but the owl said they could only have one. + +So Sadie got the message, and she was so excited! She couldn't wait to test out the magical message. + +Tom was a bit jealous, but they were still the best of friends. Sadie hugged Tom and offered him a piece of the magical message to share. + +The owl beamed and flew away, leaving Sadie and Tom with their magical message. +Andy was so excited to see what he just printed. It was a picture of a tall mountain with a waterfall. He couldn't wait to cut it out. He grabbed the scissors and started to cut around the edges. Suddenly he felt something - it was the scissors slipping from his hands and onto the printer. + +"Uh-oh!" he said. + +He grabbed his mom and she looked at the mess he made. She was so mad and said, "You were not supposed play with the printer, Andy. Now it won't work anymore. No more high mountains for us!" + +Andy was so sad and knew he was in big trouble. He apologized to his mom, but she said it was too late. She took away his scissors and sent him to his room. + +Andy was so upset. He realized he had made a very bad mistake. He learned his lesson - never play with dangerous things like scissors around the printer again! +It was winter and Alex was getting ready. His mom said that he needed to prepare for something new. + +"What am I preparing for?" Alex asked. + +"You'll see soon," his mom said with a smile. + +Alex got ready for the day and went outside. He was delighted to see a new snowman waiting for him. + +"This snowman is my present?" he asked excitedly. + +His mom nodded and said, "Yes, you prepared for it." + +Alex ran up to the snowman and hugged it. He was so excited to have a new snowman in the winter. + +From then on, Alex would prepare for winter every year and he would get a new and special surprise. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Sarah and she was three years old. She wanted to go outside and play in the sunshine. Sarah went outside with her teddy bear and looked around. She saw a big tree in the backyard and decided to stand underneath it. She felt the sunshine on her face and it made her happy. + +Sarah looked up at the leaves rustling in the wind. Then she heard birds chirping and flew in circles around the tree. Sarah's teddy bear felt the warmth of the sun and seemed just as happy as Sarah. + +Sarah decided to sit down with her teddy bear and watch the birds. She smiled and enjoyed the feeling of the sun on her skin. Suddenly, she heard her mom's voice from inside the house. Sarah quickly got up and ran inside. She ran in a big circle around the living room, laughing and feeling happy. She was glad she decided to go out and have so much fun. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had a bright blue birdcage that she kept her favorite toys in. Every day she opened the birdcage, took out her toys, and played with them. + +One day, the little girl accidentally dropped her birdcage and it started to tear. She was very sad and started to cry. + +Her mom then came along and comforted her. Mom said, "It's okay. You can still play with your toys, but you should be more careful next time. Being careful is always important." + +The girl nodded and thanked her mom. She knew that it was time to be careful with the things she had. + +The little girl also realized something else very important. She had a delicious yummy candy hidden in her birdcage that she was saving it for later. Luckily, it was still safe and she could enjoy it later. + +The moral of the story is that everyone should be careful with their possessions. Even the smallest thing can be important, so take care not to tear or break anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Milly. She liked to explore outside and find her own adventures. + +One day, Milly was playing in the park, when she saw a bird. She pointed to it and said "Look! A birdie!" She wanted to catch it, but she couldn't reach. + +The bird flew away, and Milly was sad. Then, a man named Mr. Wilson came over to her. He was wearing nice clothes, and he smiled. He asked Milly, "Do you want to catch something else?" + +Milly nodded, so Mr. Wilson took off his coat and held it out. He said, "See? You can catch this instead. It's safe." + +Milly caught the coat and smiled. Mr. Wilson taught her that it's better to explore and find things that are safe and fun. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful when you explore and look for adventures. Make sure it is safe and you don't get hurt. +Alice wanted to paint a picture of her cat. She went to her room and got out all of her special paints. She opened the pans of paint and stirred them with a brush. + +Alice started painting the picture. She drew a big circle in the centre and used the harsh colours to show the stripes on her cat's fur. She was so happy with her painting. + +Suddenly, Alice remembered she wanted a cake for dessert. She went to the kitchen and opened the cupboard. She found some cake mix and began to mix it. + +Alice carefully poured the cake mix into a pan and put it in the oven. When the timer went off, she took the pan out and put it on the counter. + +Alice excitedly asked her mom, "Can I eat the cake now?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, of course! Enjoy!" + +Alice was very happy and enjoyed the sweet cake after adding ice cream. She was content that she had been able to paint and eat cake in one day. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to work all the time. Everywhere the man went he was always in a hurry. Everyday he would run fast and he never seemed to stop. + +One day when the man was in a rush, he saw a harmless animal. He wanted to keep going, but the animal was so cute that he stopped to look at it. All of a sudden, the animal started running away from him. The man tried to follow but it was too late. + +Suddenly another man appeared from behind a tree and shouted, "Hurry, or it will be gone!" The man was very scared and quickly picked up his pace and started running after the animal. + +But, sadly he did not catch the animal and it got away. He was so upset that he decided never to hurry again. He went home and realized that maybe sometimes it's better to take it slow and enjoy the journey. +The end. +Once, there was a rich girl called Anna. Anna wanted to take a walk in the woods. She found a drain and decided to take a look inside. Anna was amazed by what she saw. There were huge and colourful fish swimming in the drain! She was so excited that she decided to take one of the fish home with her. + +When Anna got home, she shared the fish with her family. Everyone was so happy that Anna had taken the fish. They thanked her for the delicious dinner. + +Everyone in the family agreed that Anna had made a rich and delicious dinner. From then on, the family considered Anna to be the best fish-taker in the house. +Joey was very excited to go to the zoo. He had heard so many stories about all the animals that lived there and he couldn't wait to see them. + +At the zoo, Joey's eyes instantly lit up. He saw tigers and elephants and all sorts of animals. Joey felt a sense of calm that he had never felt before. + +All of a sudden, Joey heard a loud roar. It was coming from a lion’s cage. The lion was not looking very well. Joey looked away and stepped back, scared of what he had seen. + +Joey's parents were very worried and quickly called the zoo keeper. He told them that the lion was sick and needed to be healed. Joey tried to find the courage to help. + +The zoo keeper thanked Joey for his offer and said that the only way to heal the lion was to get him to the vet. Joey agreed to help, but as he was approached the lion he was very scared. + +Once they got to the vet it was too late. The vet said the lion had been sick for too long and there was nothing he could do. Joey felt really sad and he cried to see such a magnificent animal suffer. His eyes filled with tears as he left the zoo that day, before the sun even went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved stars. Every night she stared up at the sky, dreaming of what life might be like among the twinkling stars. + +One night, the little girl noticed something special. There was one star that glowed brighter than the rest. She jumped out of bed and raced outside to get a better look. + +The little girl wanted to reach up and touch the special star, but it seemed so far away. She sighed and shrugged her shoulders. + +The next night, the star lit up the sky even brighter than before, so the little girl ran to find her mother. + +"Mama," she said, "I see a star that's so bright, like it's saying hello!" + +Her mother smiled, then she said something strange. "You know, that star is intelligent, and if it's waving to you, it must want something." + +The little girl looked back at the star, her eyes wide with wonder. She didn't know what to expect, but she had a feeling it was something special. + +The next night, the little girl ran out to the star. She found it was sending her a message. She could hear it in her heart: + +"Make a wish, and your dreams will come true." + +The little girl's heart filled with excitement. She closed her eyes and wished for the impossible, and +Once upon a time there was a baby who loved noise. He loved making noise, playing noise, and hearing noise! Everywhere he went he was noisy. + +One day his mum gave him a special gift. It was a shiny toy with lots of buttons. He was so excited to play! He pressed all the buttons and they made lots of noise. + +He liked his gift so much that he wanted to recognize his mum for giving it to him. So, he gave his mum a big cuddle and said thank you! His mum was very happy and gave him lots of kisses. + +The baby was so excited to have such a noisy gift. He continued to play with it and make noise all day long! +It was a lazy summer day and Sally could not decide what to do. She didn't feel like playing anymore and she was too lazy to go for a walk. Suddenly, she had an idea. She remembered her dad telling her about a secret swimming spot. She put her shoes on and said goodbye to her mom. + +Sally carefully followed the trail that led to the spot. She found it! It was a big, clear pond and the sun was reflecting off the water. Sally was so excited that she wanted to jump right in. + +But then, Sally saw something strange. There was an old dictionary slowly floating nearby. She wondered why it was there. Sally decided to ignore it and jumped into the water. + +Sally swam for a few minutes and when she was about to get out of the water, she saw that the dictionary was gone. She thought it was very strange and shrugged it off. + +When Sally got home, her dad asked her about her day. She told him everything except for the dictionary. That night, her dad told her a story about a long-lost treasure. He said it was hidden in a secret swimming spot… and the only way to find it was to look for an old dictionary that floated near the spot. Sally smiled and realized that she had been so close to finding the treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal tire named Scott. Every day, Scott went around the town and made sure all the cars were running smoothly. + +One day, Scott was rolling along the road when he started to feel really hungry. He was so hungry that he couldn't continue until he found something to eat. + +Scott saw a big apple tree and decided to stop there. He was just about to take a bite from the apple when he heard someone say "Hello". + +Scott turned around and saw a little girl. She smiled at him and said: "Do you want some apples? I can give you some if you want." + +Scott was so happy! He thanked the girl and ate the apples. He was very thankful for her kindness and loyalty. + +From then on, Scott was never hungry again. Every day, he'd come back to the apple tree and the girl would give him some apples. + +Scott and the girl became the best of friends and Scott always remembered the girl's kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was always in a troubled mood. One day, when Joe was walking in the park, he saw his friend Emily playing on a ladder. Joe decided to join her, but Emily started to tease him. + +Joe was very upset, and he ran away crying. On the way home, he saw Grandpa. Grandpa asked him why he was so sad. Joe confessed that Emily had been teasing him. + +Grandpa smiled and said to Joe, "It's ok if somebody teases you, because teasing can be fun. But it is important to never tease others because it can make them feel bad. Instead, practice being kind to your friends and help them when they need it." + +Joe thought about what Grandpa said, and he felt much better. From that day onwards, Joe always tried to be kind to his friends and never teased anyone. +Bob was playing in the garden one day when he noticed a strange shade next to him. He couldn't believe his eyes and wanted to touch it, so he cautiously put his hand out towards the shade. Suddenly, Bob heard a voice say, "Stop! This is serious, and you must not touch me." Bob stepped back, frightened, and looked up to see a tall figure standing in front of him blocking the shade. + +Bob was scared, but he also wanted to know who this strange figure was. He asked, "Who are you and why can't I touch the shade?" The mysterious figure answered in a serious voice, "I am the Shade Guardian and I must protect the shade from harm. No one is allowed to touch it". + +Terrified, Bob stepped back even further and he saw that the shade was beautiful. He wanted to reach out and touch it, but he was too scared to disobey the Shade Guardian. Bob knew he had to respect the Shade Guardian's warning and he said a sad goodbye to the shade as he left the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Molly who liked to observe things around her. One day she walked to the park and saw something very special. + +She stopped and looked carefully. What she saw was a small bird sitting on a tree branch singing a beautiful song. Molly listened and smiled. + +Molly wanted to tell someone about the bird and so she invited her friend John to come and observe it too. When John arrived, Molly asked him, "Can you hear the bird's story?" + +John listened and nodded. He thought the bird was telling a very creative story. Together, Molly and John watched the small bird until it flew away. Molly was very happy that she'd been able to observe something so special. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ruby. She loved pears and wanted to have one every day. + +One day Ruby went to the shop with her mom and saw two pears. One was big and red and the other one was small and yellow. Ruby pointed at the smaller pear and said to her mom: "That one please!" Her mom smiled and said: "That one is lovely, let's get it." + +When they got home, Ruby wanted to eat the pear immediately. But her mom said: "No, you have to wait until after your dinner!" Ruby frowned and said: "Pear pleas!" But her mom said that she had to be patient and waited for her dinner before eating it. + +After dinner, Ruby ate the pear and it was delicious. She smiled and said: "Lovely pear!" + +Ruby learned that while it sometimes can be hard to wait, good things can come when you are patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was having fun playing in the park. Everything around her was so green! She noticed a big, spoiled dog, who had a big red bow. She asked her mum if she could go and play with the dog. + +Mum said, "Yes, you can go and play with the dog." + +The little girl got so excited and ran towards the dog. She giggled as the dog licked her face. She stroked the dog's soft fur and played with him for a long time. They played tag and the little girl chased the dog around the park. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl was sad. But then she smiled. She knew that she would come back and play with the spoiled dog again soon. +One day, Molly was playing in her garden when she saw something mysterious in the sky. She blinked up at the clouds and saw an umbrella floating by! She ran to get her mommy, who was watching Molly from the window. + +“Mommy, mommy! Look! It’s an umbrella in the sky!†Molly shouted. + +Mommy smiled and took Molly's hand. + +“Let’s go clap our hands and see if it comes down to us.†+ +So they ran outside and clapped their hands to the sky. The mysterious umbrella glided down to them and Molly’s eyes lit up. She grabbed the umbrella and twirled around with it. + +“Thank you for this wonderful umbrella,†said Molly to the sky. + +Mommy smiled, and they went inside to dream of more mysterious adventures. +Molly was walking in the park one sunny day. She looked around, excited to explore and find new things. Suddenly she saw a crack in the ground. It was long and wide and looked like fun. She could already imagine sliding through it. + +Molly's friend Alex was with her. She saw the crack and said, "Let's have a race! I bet I can slide through it faster than you!" Molly smiled and nodded. They both got down on their belly and got ready. + +Alex said, "On your mark, get set, go!" And with that, Molly and Alex were off! They were so competitive that they both slid through the crack in no time. + +When they both emerged at the other side, Molly shouted with joy. "We both won!" Alex smiled and grinned. Then Alex shut the crack, so no one else could slide through it. Molly smiled, happy to have had such a fun adventure with her friend. +Mia ran out into the garden and was so happy to see the hedge. She loved running her hands along the top of the hedge and seeing all the beautiful colours. She wanted to make the hedge look nice, so she decided to clean it. + +Mia grabbed hold of a brush and started cleaning the hedge. She brushed and brushed and felt very proud of her work. But after a while she started feeling frustrated. Cleaning the hedge was taking a lot longer than she thought it would and she was getting tired. + +Suddenly her mum appeared at the garden gate. "What are you doing out here Mia?" she asked. + +Mia smiled, "I'm cleaning the hedge," she said. + +Mum smiled and said, "That's very kind of you sweetheart, but why don't you take a break and have a seat for a few minutes." + +Mia thanked her mum and did as she was told. She felt much better after a few minutes of rest and was soon ready to go back to cleaning the hedge. She smiled to herself; she would finish it soon and then the hedge would look beautiful. +The littlest boy was playing outside in the puddles. He waded in the water and held his toes up to the sky. His feet felt so cool and he started to giggle. He splashed the water around and soon he was soaking wet. + +He looked up and saw a comb floating on the water. He leapt towards it and snatched it up. It was smelly, but he liked it. With a shake he dried it off, then it was a perfect toy. + +He spun it around in the air and laughed when it splashed in the water. His toes were starting to get cold and so he stopped his play. He ran away with his smelly comb, happy he had found a new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a lawyer named Jane. She was very alert and enjoyed her job very much. + +One day, Jane was walking to work as usual. On the way, she noticed a young boy walking all alone. He looked scared and alone, so Jane decided to step in and help. + +She walked up to the boy and said, "Hi there. May I help you?" The little boy nodded his head and said, "I'm lost. I can't find my mommy." + +Jane smiled and said, "Don't worry. I'm a lawyer, so I know how to help. Let's take a few steps and we'll find your mommy together." + +The two of them began to take steps together, and soon enough, they found the little boy's mommy. She was very happy to see him safe and sound. + +From that moment on, Jane was always there to help any time someone needed it. She had learned an important lesson that day - when you see someone in need, never hesitate to step in and help. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel. She loved to wander in the woods near her home. + +One day, the squirrel began to wander near the edge of the gray forest. As she wandered through the trees, the squirrel heard a little noise. She stopped and listened, wondering where the noise was coming from. + +Suddenly a tiny creature came out of the bushes! It was a turtle. + +The squirrel said, “Hello turtle, where are you going?†+ +The turtle replied, “I am looking for some heat. It’s so cold here!†+ +The squirrel felt sorry for the little turtle. She thought of an idea, and said, “Come with me! I know a special spot where you can get warm.†+ +The turtle thanked the squirrel and followed her into the woods. After wandering for some time, they finally arrived at a sunny clearing. + +The turtle was so excited to feel the heat of the sun on his shell! + +The squirrel said goodbye to the turtle and continued to wander through the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He was all alone, poking the bell that he had found. He did this for hours and hours, and was determined to keep at it all night. + +One day, just as he was about to give up, something magical happened. A tiny fairy appeared in front of him, and asked him why he was poking the bell. He told her about how lonely he was, and how he was seeking a friend. + +The fairy told him that she knew of a creature that never got tired of playing, and that maybe it would be the perfect friend for him. She waved her wand and told him to look under the bell. + +The bald man was shocked to see a baby dragon poking around the bell. The fairy had said the truth: the dragon was never tired of playing, and it and the man became the best of friends. They always played together and worked together, and that bell was the perfect place for them to start. +Mia and Jake were best friends, but one summer day they had a serious fight. Mia was very angry and said she was never going to talk to Jake again. + +Jake was sad and went for a walk in the rain. The rain made him feel better, and he began to stretch his arms and legs. + +Then he heard something. It was a faint rustling sound. He looked around and saw Mia hiding behind a bush. She saw that he noticed her and she ran away. + +Jake ran after her, but before he could catch her, Mia tripped and fell to the ground. Jake stopped and went over to help her up. + +Mia was surprised. She looked at Jake with a serious expression. Jake smiled and said he wanted to be friends again. + +Mia was so happy to be back with her best friend that she hugged him tight. They both knew they would never fight again. +One day, Bill and his mom had a picnic in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Bill looked at the sky to find an airplane flying by. He was very excited! + +Mom said, "Let's go explore the woods and see what we can find!" They walked into the woods and soon saw something very exciting. + +"What is that?" asked Bill. + +Mom said, "Let's take a closer look!" + +As they walked closer, they could see a beautiful butterfly resting on a rock. Its wings slowly opened to reveal the most colorful and peaceful sight they had ever seen. Its wings were delicate and its antennae were harmless. + +"Wow!" said Bill. "This is so beautiful!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, I think this is a special place with lots of peace." + +They enjoyed the moment until the butterfly fluttered away. The peace that the butterfly had revealed stayed with them for the rest of their picnic in the woods. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to take a bath. He ran to the bathroom and exclaimed, "I am going to take a bath with the alligator!" + +His mom laughed and said, "We don't have an alligator in the tub, but we can put something else in there with you." + +So, his mom filled the tub with warm, clean water. She put in the alligator toy and said, "Now splash around and have fun!" + +The little boy splashed and played. He saw something else in the water and asked, "What is that?" His mom said, "It's bubbles. It will change the water." + +The little boy watched as the bubbles filled the tub. He giggled and said, "Mom, the alligator is swimming in the bubbles!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it sure is. Now make sure you are clean before you get out!" +Once upon a time there was a green frog who loved to drink from the pond. Every day he would sit at the edge of the pond and stick out his lip to sip the water. + +One day, the frog noticed another animal drinking from the pond. It was a hedgehog. The hedgehog had big spines that were poking the frog. The frog asked the hedgehog, "Why do you drink like that? It's so prickly!" + +The hedgehog said he was too thirsty to care. + +The frog thought for a moment and then said, "Let's share the pond together. If we take turns, there won't be any spikes!" + +The hedgehog understood and agreed. After that, they both enjoyed drinking from the pond together. + +The moral of the story is that it's always better to share than can cause pain. +Once upon a time, there was a wild penguin. He was walking along the beach and saw an old fisherman sitting in a boat. The penguin had never seen a boat before and wanted to know more about it. + +The penguin waddled up to the boat and asked the fisherman, "What is this?" + +The fisherman replied, "It's a boat. I use it to go out fishing every day." + +The penguin was very excited and said, "Can I attach to the boat? I want to go fishing too!" + +The old fisherman laughed and said, "No, you can't attach to the boat. It's too small and only I can fit." + +The wild penguin was disappointed but thanked the fisherman anyway. He took one last look at the boat then waddled away. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a persistent little girl who wanted to do something really special. She didn't know what to do, so she went to the kitchen table and prayed for help. + +Suddenly, a voice spoke to her. It said, "Be strong and don't give up. Faith will get you all the help you need." + +The little girl was so excited! She thanked the mystery voice and ran out of the kitchen. She worked hard and persisted until she achieved what she wanted. + +At the end of her journey, the little girl could see how her persistence had paid off. + +The moral of the story is that if you are persistent and pray, you can achieve anything. +Once upon a time there was a little bird. He was number one out of ten birds hatched in the same nest. The other birds were all bigger than him, but he was glad. One morning, all ten birds decided to march in fours. Little bird, being the smallest, came last in the line. + +As they marched on, the bigger birds began to laugh at little bird's slow pace, which made him very sad. + +"Why can't you march faster little one?" jeered a bigger bird. + +Little bird bowed his head and kept walking slowly. + +At last, they finally arrived at the pond they had been marching to. As soon as they arrived, little bird saw something glinting in the pond. He flew over to take a closer look, and saw that it was a shiny gold coin. + +Excitedly, he called over the other birds and asked them to help him collect the coin. Though the others had made fun of him earlier, now they were glad that little bird had been slow - thanks to him, they had found a golden reward! + +The moral of the story? Being slow isn't always a bad thing - sometimes it can lead to a greater reward if you stick with it! +Once there was a boy who loved his rug. The rug was an amazing colour and it made him feel special when he used it. The boy loved to tell his mom about the rug and how it made him feel. + +"Mama, I love this rug! It's so amazing and warm!", he said excitedly. His mom nodded and smiled at her son. + +One day, the boy was playing with his rug, but he was being too rough. He heard a loud rip and looked down. His rug was ripped in two and he was so sad. + +He ran to his mom and said desperately, "Mama! The rug is ripped! What can I do?" + +His mom sadly shook her head. "I'm sorry, but there is nothing you can do. You have to use something else now." + +The boy was very sad and he felt like he had lost his amazing rug forever. +A yellow flame kept flickering in the corner of the room. It shone from a small yellow candle, which the little girl had been given. One night the girl asked her mum what would happen if she blew out the candle. Her mum said that if she blew it out, something special might happen. + +The girl decided to try it. She held her breath and puffed hard. The flame on the candle extinguished with a puff, leaving the room dark and quiet. + +The girl was starting to think nothing had happened, when suddenly a gentle voice whispered in the darkness. + +"Hello there! Are you ready to find out what happened?" + +The girl was so scared she could hardly speak. But then the candle light returned, just like the voice had said. The girl covered her eyes, she was sure she was dreaming. But when she opened them, there was a magical creature standing right in front of her. The girl gasped, and the creature smiled at her. + +"I'm here because you blew out the yellow candle," he said. "It was a special candle, and it granted you a wish!" + +The girl could hardly believe it. She wished for something special. The creature smiled, and handed her a mysterious box. + +The girl opened the box, and found the most amazing thing inside. She screamed with joy and the creature laughed. + +The girl had discovered that when you blow out a yellow candle, +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. He was so excited one day when he saw a big toy wreck. Max wanted it so much and asked his mum for it. She shook her head sadly, saying "no, we do not have enough money for that wreck". Max was so sad, he sighed. + +It was an old wreck and it cost a lot. Max still wanted the wreck, so he asked his dad for it. His dad was proud and worked hard all day to try to get the wreck for his son. He thought it was a good way to show Max he loved him. Sadly, when he got to the toy shop, the wreck was sold. Dad was sad and he sighed too. + +Max was disappointed and he went to bed. He felt so down, but he remembered one thing: it is much more valuable to feel loved and cared for than to have all the toys and wrecks in the world. Max was proud of his dad, who had worked hard and tried his best to get him the wreck. + +Moral of the story: It is more important to feel loved and cared for than to have all the possessions in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl. He was sitting in his nest in a big tree. Suddenly, he heard a small voice calling up to him. + +The voice said: "Owl! Owl! Are you up there?" + +The wise owl looked down and saw a small child. He said in a soft voice: "Yes, I am here. What can I do for you?" + +The child said: "Can you talk to me? I don't have anyone to talk to." + +The owl nodded his head and said: "Yes, I can talk to you. What do you want to talk about?" + +The child thought for a moment and then said: "I want to talk about bubbles. Have you ever seen bubbles?" + +The wise owl smiled and said: "Yes, I have seen many different kinds of bubbles. I can tell you all about them if you would like." + +The child smiled and said: "Yes please!" + +So the wise owl told the child all sorts of stories about different kinds of bubbles, and the child listened with great interest. After a while, the child thanked the owl, and they said goodbye. The owl watched as the child skipped away happily, and he smiled. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Amber was looking for something to do. Her mommy had gone to work and nobody else was home. + +Amber opened the cupboard and it was full of things. She saw a gray cat on the top shelf and something shiny on the bottom one. + +Amber said "Hello, Cat! What's that number?" + +The Cat meowed and said "It's a special game. If you number the pieces correctly you can win." + +Amber was so excited - she counted the pieces aloud until she numbered them all correctly. Amber had found something fun to do! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She was brave, with a twinkle in her eye. One day she went out to play with her friends. + +As they were exploring, Lisa saw a big pond. She wanted to go look at the water, but she was a bit scared. Her friends told her to be brave, and go ahead. + +Lisa said, "But what if I fall in?" + +They said, "Don't worry. You won't fall in if you're careful." + +So Lisa took a deep breath and walked towards the pond. She slowly made her way around the edge of the pond, enjoying the view. But then, something scary happened. Just then, a big log was thrown into the pond! + +Lisa was frightened. She stepped back away from the water and ran back to her friends. + +When she was in the safety of her friends' arms, they explained what had happened. + +They said, "Someone threw the log in the pond and that scared you. But if you remember to be careful and take your time, you'll never get yourself into dangerous situations." + +Lisa nodded her head and they all understood the moral of the story. If you are brave, but also cautious and pay attention to your surroundings, you can stay out of harm's way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and lived with her parents in a very small house. All summer, Amy had been wanting to go on a big adventure. + +One day, Amy's parents decided they were going to spend the day wandering around the village. Amy was excited - this could be her adventure! + +Amy got ready in a flash and they all headed out the door. Amy's dad had the luggage and Amy was skipping along the path with her parents. + +As they walked, Amy began to notice how jealous some of the other people in the village were. They looked envious of Amy and her family, wishing they were taking a walk as well. + +Amy smiled and said, "Let's wander some more!" Her parents laughed, and they kept walking until the sun set. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who enjoyed singing. She loved music and wanted to be able to sing the notes that were fit for her voice. One day, she asked her mom if she could try and find the perfect pitch for her voice. + +Her mom looked up some information and found a place where the little girl could sign up for singing lessons. She was so excited that she clapped her hands and jumped around, ready to start learning. + +At her first lesson, the teacher asked the little girl to sing different notes. He showed her different pitches and asked her to tell him which ones fit for her voice. She tried high notes, low notes and all kinds of notes in between - it was so much fun! + +When the lesson was over, the little girl was so happy. She had found her perfect pitch and knew how to sing with it! She was so proud of herself and couldn't wait to keep singing with her new pitch. + +The End +Jill and her mommy were celebrating in the garden. They blew up some pretty balloons, and Jill waved her sparkly wand. There was a hurricane coming, so they had to hurry up and celebrate. The wind started to blow and the trees waved and swayed. But Jill and her mommy kept celebrating, even amidst the hurricane. The sky was grey and stormy, but the garden was full of balloons and Jill felt so pretty. They hugged and danced and laughed until the hurricane blew away. When the sun came out again, they hugged and celebrated some more. The garden was filled with joy and the air smelled sweet. Jill and her mommy continued to celebrate, even when the hurricane was gone. +Max was at the park with his mom. He saw the big slide and wanted to try it. His mom said "okay, but first you need to put on your purple helmet". Max put the purple helmet on and he was ready to slide. + +He grabbed the sides of the slide and took a deep breath. Then he let go and he was sliding down the slide. As he got to the bottom, he was so happy! + +Max's mom said to him, "Come on, now let's go get an ice cream!" Max thought that sounded like the best idea ever. + +At the ice cream stand, Max ordered a purple and sour ice cream. He licked his ice cream and said "yum! This is so good". He ate all of his ice cream, smiled, and went off to find something else to do at the park. +Once, there was a little lamb named Lucy. She was white and fluffy and had big, black eyes that sparkled in the sun. + +One night, Lucy was searching for somewhere comfy and warm to sleep. She found a nice patch of grass and some lovely wool blankets. She wrapped herself up snugly in the wool and snuggled down. + +"This is perfect," said Lucy. "I am so warm and comfortable." + +As Lucy drifted off to sleep, she could feel the soft, warm wool all around her. She smiled to herself and soon started to dream. + +In the morning, Lucy woke up feeling refreshed and happy. She rolled over, still wrapped in her wool blanket, and looked up at the bright blue sky. + +"What a beautiful day!" said Lucy. "Time to get up and explore!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and he loved to rock! He had a rockin' bedroom with lots of rocking toys. + +One day, Jack asked his parents if he could go see a real life musician. His parents thought it was a wonderful idea and said yes. + +So off Jack went with his parents to see the musician. The musician was big, had lots of instruments and was really rocking! But Jack got bored after a while and started to rock in his chair. His parents shook their heads, but the musician smiled and said "Hey, rock on little guy!" + +Jack was so happy! The musician said the funniest things and showed him how to play the guitar. Jack even got to rock out on his own. Before they had to leave, the musician gave Jack a toy guitar of his own. + +Jack took his guitar everywhere and kept rocking like a pro. All thanks to the awesome musician! +Molly was walking in a park when suddenly she saw an alligator! She was scared and started to run away. But the alligator chased her and rolled across the grass making a rough sound. + +Molly stopped and shouted, "Go away alligator!" +The alligator stopped rolling and looked at Molly. Then it spoke, in a soft voice, "Don't be scared Molly. I won't hurt you." + +Molly was still a bit scared, but she also felt curious. She asked, "Why are you rolling around?" + +The alligator replied, "I was just trying to have some fun. Rolling around is one of my favorite games!" + +Molly smiled. She understood now and said, "That sounds like fun. Can I play too?" + +The alligator smiled back and said, "Yes, of course. Come and join me!" + +So, Molly and the alligator rolled around the park together, having lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there lived a curious little girl. Every day when she went out to play in the garden, she would take her favourite bar of soap with her. The soap was special because it made the water seem to sparkle and glimmer in the sunshine. + +One day while she was playing, she saw something shiny in the ground. She immediately started to dig with her hands and realized that it was a box. She was so curious as to what was inside, so she opened it. + +Inside the box were two pretty necklaces and two golden rings. "Oh, how lovely!" She exclaimed. Just as she picked up the jewelry, she heard a voice behind her. She jumped up in surprise. + +It was her grandmother. She said sternly, "What is this? You must bury the jewelry, it does not belong to you." + +Terrified, the little girl buried the jewelry in the ground as she was told. She watched sadly as her grandmother placed the box back where she found it and said, "Remember, you must never take anything that does not belong to you". + +The little girl went back to playing in the garden, but she was sad. She had wanted to keep the jewelry and now she had to bury it. + +Moral of the story: Always obey your elders and never take things that don´t belong to you. +Jack the rabbit was out exploring the meadow when he came to a dangerous river. He wanted to cross, but knew it was too dangerous to try. He was trying to figure out what to do when he saw a mixer. + +Jack hopped up to the mixer. "What can I do?" he asked it. + +The mixer answered, "You can sack me into the river and I can help you cross!" + +Jack eagerly grabbed the mixer and sacked it into the river. The mixer bobbed in the water, helping Jack to get across the river safely. + +Jack thanked the mixer for helping him. From that day on, the mixer was Jack's faithful friend. +Once there was a big, tall tree. It was huge! One day a bird flew to the top of the tree. The bird was so high up, it could see over everything. The bird wanted to practice its language, so it began to balance on one foot. + +The bird chirped a she balanced, hoping its language would reach the ground below. But no one answered. + +The bird was disappointed and a little bit sad. Just then, a little girl stepped onto the grass below. She was only three years old. + +The girl looked up and saw the bird. "Hello, little bird! What are you doing?" she asked. + +"I'm balancing and I'm learning language," the bird replied. + +The little girl clapped her hands and smiled. She started to balance, just like the bird. + +The bird was happy to have a friend. They balanced together, learning language and enjoying the moment. + +The bird thanked the little girl and flew away, leaving her behind with a huge smile on her face. +Once upon a time there were two children. One was three years old and the other was six. The six year old had a beautiful new blue blouse. The three year old was so jealous and kept trying to take the blouse. The six year old said "No, no. This blouse is mine!" + +But the three year old was very naughty and did not listen. Eventually, the six year old's mom had to punish the naughty three year old. She said, "You must not take things that don't belong to you. That is bad and you will be punished." + +The little three year old was very sad and said sorry. He promised to never take things that don't belong to him again. + +To show that she was still proud of her little three year old, the mom gave him an impressive bookmark with a beautiful butterfly on it. She said, "You must remember to always be nice and polite." + +The three year old was so happy and he hugged his mom. He learned a very important lesson that day and was never naughty again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named George. He was very curious and one day he went for a walk in the forest. As he walked, he discovered an oyster on the ground. George looked at the oyster, it had a pearl inside it! He carefully opened the oyster and got the beautiful pearl. He asked the oyster,"Why were you so troubled?" +The oyster replied,"I was sad because I couldn't find the pearl inside me. But now that you have it, my heart is happy again!" +George smiled and thanked the oyster for the pearl. From that day onwards, he kept the pearl with him and always remembered the oyster's story. +Dave and Mia were best friends. They loved to go on trips together to explore new places. + +One day they decided to take a trip to a very ancient place. They both hopped on their bikes and zoomed off. + +As they zoomed along the path, Dave said, "Let's go to the old castle. I heard it is really cool." + +Mia replied, "Let's go! I've never seen an ancient castle before." + +The two friends zoomed up to the old castle and admired the ancient walls. They both smiled and had the best trip ever! +Dean was in the subway with his mom. They were on their way to the beach. Dean was feeling very stubborn and didn't want to go. He crossed his arms and pouted. + +"Why don't you want to go, Dean?" His mom asked, noticing his attitude. + +"I just don't," Dean replied, still pouting. + +His mom sighed and asked Dean a question that made him rethink his plans: "Can you think of one cool thing we might see at the beach?" + +Dean thought for a moment. Then, suddenly, he had an idea. A big smile spread across his face and his mom could finally see the mischievous twinkle in his eye. + +"I know!" he exclaimed. "There's gonna be a pirate ship!" + +His mom smiled at Dean's enthusiasm and was relieved to see her son's stubborn attitude had faded away. + +Once they arrived at the beach, Dean was right--there was a majestic pirate ship waiting for them close to the shore. The sight of it revealed how exciting their beach adventure was going to be! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He loved the beach, and went there almost every day. + +Today, Jack found a thin shell on the beach. He was very excited and said, "Mommy, look!" +Jack's mommy smiled. She said, "Wow, what a nice looking shell! Maybe you can take it home with you?" + +Jack nodded eagerly and said, "Yes, please!" +His mommy took the thin shell in her hand and they went home. + +At home, Jack put the shell up on a shelf in his bedroom. Every day he would take it down to look and feel it. The shell was so thin and smooth, Jack just couldn't help but smile! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna loved to go to the beach. Every day she would go and sit very close to the ocean. + +Anna was fascinated by the ocean. She loved to watch the waves roll in and out. She would kneel down, feel the sand between her fingers, and listen to the music the ocean played. + +One day, Anna invited her friend Annie to the beach. She greeted Annie happily and said “Isn’t the ocean beautiful?†+ +Annie replied “It sure is! It’s so pretty!†+ +Anna kneeled down, reached out her hand, and said “Come, feel the sand.†+ +Annie smiled and kneeled down too. Together, they shared the ocean’s beauty. +Once there was a small, furry rabbit. He wanted to explore the world, so one day he hopped out of his burrow. He was so excited to explore! + +He quickly hopped past the grass and hopped under a tall, dark tree. Suddenly he noticed a cobweb hanging from the tree. He was a little fearful of the cobweb and hopped away. + +He kept hopping until he reached a strange-looking bush. He peeked inside the bush, but it was too dark. He was now even more fearful and tried to hop away. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise! The little rabbit was so scared that he froze on the spot. The noise was from a big, bad wolf! The wolf quickly chased him and soon caught the little rabbit. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a powerful lion. One day, the lion was looking for something special to do. He happened to walk by a cardboard box. He stopped and looked inside the box. There he found a bunch of animals that were clapping their hands. He asked them why they were applauding, and one of them said, "We are applauding because we are so happy that you are here. You are so strong and powerful!" + +The lion was glad that he stopped to look in the box, and he decided to join in the applause. He opened his mouth wide and roared with joy. + +The animals were in awe and clapped even louder. Soon, the whole forest was filled with the sound of applause. The animals were celebrating their powerful lion! +There was once a little girl, who was very curious. She asked her mama, "Mama, why is the cane lying on the floor?" + +Mama answered, "That's a dead cane, sweetheart. It's not alive anymore." + +The little girl was confused and asked, "What does 'dead' mean?" + +Mama explained, "Dead means something doesn't move and it doesn't sort anymore. Like this cane, it's not alive anymore, so it's dead." + +The little girl nodded and said, "Ok, I understand. Let's sort it so it looks tidier!" + +The mama smiled and said, "That's a great idea!" + +Together, they sorted the cane. They found some pieces of paper, a pencil, and a small toy. They put the paper into the bin, the pencil into the pencil case, and the toy into the toy box. + +The little girl was very proud of her work. She said to her mama, "Look! I sorted it! That was easy!" + +Mama smiled and hugged the little girl. "Yes, it was, sweetheart. Well done!" +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. They were very excited to visit the zoo together. + +Jill explained to Jack, “We will see so many cool animals today! I can’t wait!†+ +Jack replied, “It’s going to be so much fun but we better hurry, the zoo will be busy!†+ +When they arrived at the zoo, they were amazed! There were lots of animals, from monkeys to zebras, and they took lots of pictures. + +The best part of the visit was feeding the giraffes. When it was Jack’s turn to feed the giraffe, the giraffe snuck a big lick of Jack’s ice cream! Jack laughed so hard and taught Jill the most important lesson of the day: “Always watch your ice cream around animals!†+ +Jack and Jill had a wonderful visit and learned so much about animals. Before they left, they promised to come back again soon. +Once there was a brave girl. Every day she wanted to climb higher and higher into the sky. One day she was dressed in purple, and she was ready for her journey. + +The girl looked up and said, "I will climb all the way up to the clouds today!" + +Her mom said, "Be careful and be patient. You can do it." + +The brave girl took a deep breath and started to climb. She held on tight and kept going, climbing higher and higher. Finally, the girl reached the clouds and looked down. She saw how tiny everything was from so high up. + +The girl smiled. She was proud of herself for being so brave and patient. From that day on, she always looked for new things to climb. +Once there was a rabbit who was very miserable. He wanted to find a spark that would make him happy. He wandered through the woods, looking for something special. + +At last he found a spark, but it was stuck in a bush. So the rabbit tried to chew the spark out of the bush. He worked and worked, until his teeth were tired. + +But the spark would not come out. The rabbit was very unhappy. He had worked so hard, but he couldn't get the spark. He knew he had failed and he was very miserable. + +He trudged home with heavy feet, wishing that he had been able to get the spark. But in the end, he just had to give up. +Jimmy was out playing in the backyard when he saw something strange. He stopped walking and peered closer. It was a paw! Jimmy had never seen one before and he got excited. He carefully picked it up and ran to show his mom. + +"Mom, look what I discovered!" He proudly showed his mom the paw. + +"That's great, honey" his mom said, "but it looks like it belongs to a bad animal. Let's put it back outside." + +Jimmy thought for a moment, but eventually decided to do what his mom said. He carefully placed the paw in its original spot, and watched as it scurried away. Jimmy had discovered something, and he was glad his mom taught him how to deal with the dangerous situation the right way. +Once upon a time, there was a cute tree. It was really different because it wanted to surrender. It thought the world was too sad and wanted to make it better. + +One day, a lumberjack came by and saw the tree. He said, “What are you doing? Why are you trying to surrender?†+ +But the tree just shook its leaves, it didn’t say a word. + +The lumberjack just stared and then said, “Well, if you surrender, I won’t cut you down. I can use you for my lumber.†+ +The tree thought about it and then heaved a big sigh. It decided to surrender and the lumberjack was happy. He gathered up the tree’s limbs and took them away. + +The tree was glad that it had surrendered, it felt different. Now it could help the lumberjack make things better. The tree was happy, and everyone around was too! +Once upon a time, there was a mother and her child. The mother was a very kind lady and she wanted to keep her child safe. Every day, she cooked food for the child. She prepared delicious meals that the child really enjoyed. One day, there was a war. The mother was worried and wanted to keep her child safe. So, she cooked their favourite meal and they had it together in the safety of their home. The child was happy to share this moment with the mother and enjoyed the delicious meal. They both felt safe and the child was glad to be with the mother. +Jack and his wife Jane were walking through the park. Jack thought of a good idea and said, "Let's have a picnic!" Jane squealed with excitement. + +They decided to find the perfect spot to relax and share a picnic lunch. They spread a large blanket and settled in to enjoy the day. Everything seemed perfect. Suddenly Jack heard his wife gasp. He looked up and saw a tiny little bird with an injured wing. + +Jack said, "We have to help him!" Jane agreed and they carefully scooped the bird into their hands. The bird barely stirred. They looked around and realized there was no one around to help. + +"Let's take him home. I know how to nurse him back to health." Jack said thoughtfully. Jane nodded in agreement and off they went with the little bird flying along beside them. + +When they reached home, Jack carefully set up a cozy home for the bird in the corner of their living room. Jane prepared a special meal and brought it to the little bird. + +The next morning, the bird was already up, hopping around, and playing enthusiastically. Jack and Jane couldn't believe their eyes. Unbeknownst to them, the little bird had been watching them the night before, and it had seen the love that Jack and Jane shared. It had decided to forgive the injury that had caused her pain, and the bird was very grateful to Jack and Jane. + +The bird +The snow was very sparkly and white. A little girl called Tara was very excited to see it. Her mum said: +"Look! Tara, let's take the ordinary snow and make a snowman!" +Tara clapped her hands in response and couldn't wait to take some of the snow. + +Tara carefully walked over to the snow and scooped it up in her hands. She then took the snow and made it into a ball. She carefully placed the ball onto a big pile of snow. Next,she took some more snow and made another ball and placed it on the top of the first to make the head. + +Tara happily clapped and said, “Wow, I made a snowman!†+ +Her mum smiled and replied, “Yes, you did! Now, let's take some branches and make the arms and a carrot for the nose.†+ +Tara and her mum worked together to make the snowman look perfect. + +When they were finished Tara said, “Look! I made an ordinary snowman!†+ +Mum smiled and said, “Yes, you did!†+Once upon a time, there was a poor man called John. John was very sad and he decided to take a long walk to try and find a way to make himself happy. He walked and walked until he eventually reached a house he had never seen before. + +John knocked on the door and a lovely lady answered. She welcomed him in and said she had something he might like. She showed him a picture and he was amazed at how beautiful it was. + +John asked the lady if he could have the picture as a present. The lady smiled, and said he could. John thanked the lady, and took the picture home. + +John was now happy! He took the picture and put it on his wall, so he could look at it each day and remember how he felt. John's life was no longer poor, he was now happy! +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. His name was Jack and he was very brave. He went out every morning to find food for his family. But one day, something was not right. It was too quiet. As he walked through the forest, he felt something was watching him. He kept looking around, but nothing was there. + +He felt tired and lonely. His thoughts were dull and he stopped to take a rest. He sat still and listened for any sounds. Suddenly, he heard a growl and he quickly jumped up. A bear was standing a few feet away! Jack stayed still and the bear did nothing. + +He then realised that something was wrong. During the last few days he had been too busy to pay attention to the animal's behaviour. He had been too dull to notice the bear was feeling scared and threatened. He quickly moved away and left. + +The hunter realised that he could have been more mindful. He knew he should be more mindful of his surroundings, animals and people so as to prevent any conflict. + +From then on, Jack was much more careful and mindful. He never wanted to be dull again. +Once upon a time there was a kind boy who wanted to play with his friends. Every day he asked his mom if he could go outside and play, but she always said no. He was sad and frustrated but he was persistent. + +One day, his mom finally said he could go outside and play. He was so excited he screamed 'Yes!' He ran outside and his friends were so happy to see him. They made an emerald heart out of clay. + +The friends then placed the heart near the campfire they had made to keep warm. They thought the heart wouldn't burn because it was made from clay. But suddenly, the heart started to burn! The friends screamed and ran to find some water. + +The kind boy was the most persistent. He ran and ran and never gave up. Finally, he found a bucket of water and grabbed it. He ran back as quickly as he could and poured the water on the burning heart. + +The friends were so relieved! The kind boy had saved their heart! They thanked him for being so persistent and brave. From that day on, the boy became the group's leader and friend. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy. One day, mummy was in the kitchen. She had some ingredients in a big bowl. She reached for a spoon and started to stir. She was stirring very fast, and it was making lots of noise. + +The noise woke up the little girl, who was sleeping in her bed. She got out of bed, and went to the kitchen to see what mummy was doing. + +Mummy noticed the little girl and said, "What are you doing up so early? You should be in bed!" She gave the little girl a big hug, but the little girl was not happy. She was feeling a bit ashamed. + +Mummy noticed the little girl's face and said, "Come here, my little one. I'm making something special for your breakfast." + +The little girl came closer and looked inside the bowl. She saw the little pieces of bread swimming in the hot liquid. Mummy added some more things, and then she said, "There! All ready. It smells delicious." + +The little girl smiled, and mummy handed her a spoon. Together they both stirred the bowl, until all the ingredients mixed together. + +The little girl gave mummy a big hug and said, "Thank you, mummy. It smells delicious!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "You're welcome my little one. Now let's go have breakfast." +Once there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was three years old and loved to explore her house. One day, whilst looking around her house, she opened a door and saw a big, shiny sink. The sink had many colours and was pretty to look at. + +"Wow!" exclaimed Mary. + +Suddenly, the sink started to make strange noises. Mary was scared, but then her dad came in and said, "Don't worry, it's just the sink needing to be restored." + +Mary watched her dad as he used tools to fix the sink. He worked hard to make the sink shiny and light again. When he was finished he said, "Mary, now this sink looks like new!" + +Mary was so delighted that she hugged her dad and said, "Thanks, daddy, for restoring my sink!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and she was always full of energy. She loved to run and play. + +One day, Mary went for a walk in the park with her mommy. It was a sunny day, and there were lots of things to see. As they walked, Mary stopped and said, "Mommy, what's that?" She was pointing at a big black object in the grass. + +Her mommy said, "That's a steak, Mary. It's for my dinner tonight." Mary looked sad, so Mommy said, "Don't worry, Mary. You don't want to eat it. It's a big steak, and it will make your tummy hurt." + +Mary smiled and they continued along the path. Soon, they found a pond where they could feed the ducks. Mary was happy again. She had forgotten all about the steak. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to climb. He was very brave and always looking for something to climb. One day he found a big steel pole. It was very tall and the boy was scared to climb it. + +But, he decided to try. Carefully he began to climb the steel pole. He thought it was harmless and he held on tight. He climbed and he climbed until he reached the top. + +The boy was very proud. He had climbed so high and it felt so good! He felt like he was on top of the world. He stayed at the top for a few minutes to look around, then he started to climb back down. + +Soon, he was back at the bottom. He was relieved and happy. The boy had climbed the steel pole and he had been harmless. He smiled, and ran off to find more things to climb. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She had long brown hair that went down to her shoulders. Sarah was very proud of her hair because it was so long. But she was very envious when she saw her best friend Marie, who had more hair than her. + +Marie was always complimented on her beautiful hair, which made Sarah very jealous. She asked her mom if she could get some more hair. + +"Mom," Sarah said, "can you allow me to have more hair please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, I can try, but you'll have to wait for it to grow." + +Sarah was disappointed but she smiled and said, "Okay, I'll wait!" + +So Sarah waited, and waited, but her hair still didn't seem to be growing any longer. But eventually Sarah's patience paid off and soon her hair was just as long as Marie's! + +Sarah was so happy and Marie was a bit envious of the length of her friend's hair. From then on, Sarah and Marie became very close friends, just like their beautiful hair! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Abby and Zoe. Abby was always very original and always had smart ideas. Zoe was very quiet, she liked the sound of silence. One night, Abby invited Zoe to her house for dinner. + +When they were eating dinner, Abby suggested they play a game. She said they had to sit very still in complete silence, and whoever did it the longest would win. Abby and Zoe both tried really hard to be really quiet. + +After a few minutes, Zoe said she wanted to give up. Abby asked her why, and Zoe said she was too shy and too scared of the silence. Abby said that she understood and patted Zoe on the shoulder. + +The moral of this story is that it is ok to be scared of silence, but sometimes you have to be brave and try something new. Inviting someone to dinner was a brave thing for Abby to do, and trying to sit in silence was brave for Zoe. Being original and trying something new doesn't always come easily, but it is worth the effort. +Once upon a time there was a magical box. Inside the box was something very special. It was a bottle of perfume. It had a sparkly lid and smelled incredible. + +Whenever anyone opened the box, they would try to find out what was inside. So, one day a little girl called Mia decided to have a look. She opened the box and examined the perfume carefully. + +Mia couldn't believe her eyes. The perfume made her feel like she was in a magical garden full of flowers! She brought the bottle up to her nose and took a big sniff. The scent was incredible! + +Mia was so happy that she decided to give the perfume to her mum as a present. Her mum was so surprised, she gave Mia a huge hug! +Mia and her mum enjoyed the incredible perfume together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Anna. Anna had a very stubborn streak about her. Much to her mama's dismay, Anna would not listen. + +One day, Anna wanted to go outside and play with her dolls, but her mama insisted that she had to wear her hat. Anna shook her head and put her hands on her hips, "No mama! I don’t want to wear my hat." + +Mama held out the hat patiently and said, "You must wear it, Anna. It's very sunny out and you'll get too much sun if you don't." + +But Anna shook her head. She was too stubborn to remember why she should wear the hat. + +Mama sighed and said, "Remember, Anna: when you wear a hat you are healthy and safe." + +At last, Anna remembered. She put on her hat and went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to play and try new things. Every day, she would try to make her ordinary hair look nice. + +One day, she asked her mom, "Can I try to make my hair look pretty?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can try!" + +The little girl went to her room and got out her hairbrush. She brushed her hair and then tried to make a braid. She tried, and tried, but she couldn't make it work. + +Finally, she asked her mom for help. Her mom showed her how to make a braid, slowly and carefully. She tried it again, and this time she got it! She was so happy! She ran off to show her friends her pretty braid. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls. One was named Sarah and the other named Eva. Sarah had a bag of candy which she had found, so she lay it on the ground. Eva asked if she could have some and Sarah said no. + +Eva: "Please, can I have some candy too? I'm so hungry!" +Sarah: "No, you can't have any. This is mine!" + +Eva couldn't believe how selfish Sarah was being with the candy. She was very disappointed. So she decided to lay down on the ground and cry. Sarah just watched and did nothing. After a while, Eva stopped crying, but she still felt sad. + +Sarah just stood there and said nothing. She was still feeling very selfish. After a while, Eva picked herself up and went on her way, without any candy. + +The end. +Mama and Jack were walking in the park. Mama was careful, looking around and wiggling her toes in the grass. Jack was very excited, hopping around and pointing at the trees. + +Suddenly, Jack screamed. He had stepped on something sharp! Mama looked down and saw a small rub lying on the ground. + +Mama: "Oh my, Jack! Are you alright?" +Jack: "Yes, I'm alright, but it was sharp!" +Mama: "It sure was. Let's get it out of your shoe." + +Mama knelt down, removed the rub and examined it. She noticed a few honest ridges that pocked its surface. She shook her head and tossed the rub aside. + +Mama: "That is so sharp! Let's be careful from now on, ok?" +Jack: "Yes Mama! I'll be careful." + +And with that, Mama and Jack continued their walk in the park. Mama watched Jack very carefully and Jack kept an honest eye out for sharp rubs. +Jack and his mom were in the park. It was a sunny day and a light breeze blew through the trees. + +Jack said, "Mom, let me swing!" +Jack's Mom smiled and said, "Sure!" She pushed Jack on the swing and Jack laughed with joy. + +Suddenly, Jack noticed something cool. He said, "Mom, look! It's a shelf!" + +Jack's Mom looked and saw a shelf made of ice! It had easy shapes on it like stars and hearts. Jack said with awe, "Wow, it's so cool! How did it freeze?" + +Jack's Mom said, "It's easy. The wind and the cold temperatures worked together to freeze the shelf." Jack smiled and said, "Can I touch it?" + +Jack's Mom said, "Yes, just be careful." Jack was very careful and he reached out and touched the shelf. His hand felt the coolness of the ice. + +Jack was amazed! He said, "This is so cool! I love it!" Then he added, "Let's freeze something!" + +Jack and his mom spent the rest of the day having fun freezing things in the park. They laughed, they created, and they made memories. +Mia was a 3 year old girl who had a lot of energy. She loved to explore and try new things. One day, Mia decided that she wanted to escape. She ran away from home and found herself in front of a barber shop. She went inside and peeked around. She found the barber was very organized. She really liked the way he had everything arranged neatly. + +Mia couldn't help but smile when she saw the barber, who waved her over. "Do you want a haircut?" he asked. Mia nodded shyly. Mia sat still in the chair while the barber started to work on her hair. She was surprised by how good the barber was at styling her hair. + +Mia thanked the barber and gave him a big hug. She was excited to have escaped and discovered a new place. Even though she was a little bit scared at first, it had been an exciting adventure. She was so happy she had escaped! +Once upon a time there was a small rabbit called Sally. She was hopping around a desert looking for something to eat. Suddenly, she noticed a mighty cactus in the distance. She wanted to get to the cactus for a snack. + +But when Sally got closer, she saw a dingo blocking the way. He smiled and said, "You won't be passing, small rabbit". Sally was scared, but she was determined to get to the cactus. + +So Sally began hopping around in circles, getting faster and faster each time. The dingo could not keep up and eventually he had to jump out of the way. Sally hopped past the dingo and happily munched the cactus. + +The moral of this story is that determination and courage can help you to pass any challenge. Just like Sally, you can find the strength to overcome any obstacle if you try hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy ship that floated on the ocean. Every morning, the ship would stand still in the water and listen to the singing of the seabirds. It was so peaceful there, the ship felt very happy. + +One day, the ship saw something floating in the water far away. It was a little boat. On the boat was a small boy, he was only three years old. The ship came closer to take a better look. The little boy was all alone, so the ship asked him what he was doing. + +The little boy told the ship that he was running away from a wicked wizard. The ship was full of fear, so it offered to take the little boy away to safety. The ship was very kind and welcomed the little boy aboard. + +From that day on, the little boy and the wealthy ship sailed away to far away lands. They saw many things and talked about many adventures. The little boy lived on the ship for many years and soon became very old and wise. The little boy and the wealthy ship stood still in the ocean, sailing and exploring without any fear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a pet dog named Rover, and the two were best of friends. She had a special golden cap which she wore every single day. + +One day, when Daisy and Rover were out playing in the park, a gust of wind blew Daisy's cap away, and Rover began chasing it. Daisy chased after Rover and soon found him playing with a broken cap. Daisy was very sad. + +She said, "Rover, what have you done? This broken cap isn't my cap!" + +Rover just looked at Daisy and wagged his tail. Daisy couldn't believe it. She gazed at Rover with sad eyes, and Rover looked away guiltily. + +Daisy realized that no matter how angry she was, she couldn't stay mad at her best friend. She smiled and said, "It's all right, Rover." She gave Rover a big hug, and they ran back to their house together. + +The moral of the story is that even when your friend makes a mistake, it's important to be forgiving and loving. +Once upon a time there was a mouse who was very frightened. He had never seen anything other than his burrow and the nearby trees. He was determined to explore the world, but he didn't know any other language than his own. + +One day he heard some strange noises coming from above him. He looked up and saw a tall creature with wings covering the moon. He was very confused and he was so frightened he almost ran back home. + +But then, the creature with wings spoke in a different language that the mouse couldn't understand. He was so curious about the language, and he courageously took few steps forward. + +The giant creature smiled and opened its wings. Inside, the mouse saw a new world filled with stars, clouds, and all kinds of sounds and creatures. He was now able to understand the new language, and he was no longer afraid. + +The mouse realized that by stepping out of his comfort zone and trying something new, he now had the opportunity to explore a beautiful and exciting world. +Once there was a big basket. It was empty and sad, but then something amazing happened. A man came to the basket and filled it with fruit! The fruit was hard and round. It rained lots of colors - green apples, yellow bananas, and red strawberries! + +The man left, and then the birds saw the fruit. They were so happy! They took the fruit and filled the sky with color as they flew around singing. + +The boy saw the basket, and he was so excited. He ran up to it and filled his hands with fruit. He put the fruit in his pocket and ran to share with all his friends. + +The basket was empty again, but that was okay. It was full of joy, and it had made everyone smile. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man who was walking in the park. Suddenly, he saw a 3 year old girl who asked him if he could give her a gift. The man thought to himself that it would be nice of him to give the girl a present. + +So he reached into his pocket and pulled out a candy bar, “here you goâ€, he said. The little girl smiled and thanked the man for the sweet treat. + +However, the man soon realized that he had made a mistake. As he was about to tell the girl to put away the candy, a policeman came up and asked the man what he was doing. The man explained that he had given the girl a gift and the policeman was very angry. + +The policeman said, “you can’t just give candy to kids you don’t know!†The man was embarrassed and knew he had done something wrong. He apologized to the policeman and said sorry to the little girl. + +The girl sadly put away the candy and the man had to leave. It was a bad ending to a nice gesture. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old girl named Sam. She loved playing in the park with her friends, but sometimes she didn't listen when her mother told her to stay close. + +One day, when Sam was playing, a big man appeared. He was wearing dark clothes and was holding a wallet in his hand. He asked Sam for directions, but she was scared and started to cry. + +The man got irritated. He had no time to waste, so he decided to take Sam as he insisted on getting the directions. He took her arm roughly, but Sam refused to move. + +Suddenly, Sam's older brother Tom appeared. He stepped towards the man and told him that Sam was his little sister. Tom helped Sam and together they ran back to her family. + +The moral of the story is: never talk to strangers and always stay close to home. +Billy the Squirrel was trying to reach the top of the chimney. He was very excited, because he wanted to plant a flag at the highest point, so he knew it would be a great success. + +He tried and tried to climb up, but he was too small and not fit enough! Billy was so exhausted and he kept slipping down until he just couldn't reach the top. + +Billy was sad and he asked his friend, the bird, "Do you think I will ever succeed?". + +The bird shook his head and said, "No, Billy. I'm afraid you won't be able to do it." + +Billy hung his head and accepted that he had failed. He slowly walked away and his dreams of success were crushed. +Mommy led Jack and Jane down the street. As they walked, they spotted a small junk pile. Jane said, "Can we fix that?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Let's try." She handed a screwdriver to Jack. His face lit up with excitement. + +Jack started to take things apart. He wasn't sure what he was doing, but he kept going. Every now and then, he would get fearful and turn to Mommy for reassurance. + +Jane watched Jack working with the junk. She said, "You're doing so well, Jack!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's right, Jane. We can fix anything together!" + +Soon, Jack had taken apart the junk and put it back together again. He was proud of himself for fixing it and smiled widely. + +Mommy said, "You did it! You did a great job!" + +Jack looked up at his mom and said, "Thanks, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old. Every night before bed, her mother would make her a nice warm bed. She would put a soft and cosy blanket on the bed. + +One night when Lucy was getting ready for bed, she was very tired. She quickly got into bed and snuggled under the warm blanket. Her mother kissed her goodnight and went to turn off the lights. Suddenly, Lucy remembered that she had forgotten to brush her teeth. She called out to her mother and said, "Mummy, I've forgotten my teeth brushing." + +Her mother smiled and replied, "Don't worry, Lucy. I'll help you brush your teeth. But first, let's make sure your blanket is tucked in nice and tight." Her mother tucked the blanket around Lucy snugly and kissed her another goodnight. As Lucy drifted off to sleep, she thanked her mother for helping her remember. +Once upon a time, there was a cool hunter named Joe. He was out in the woods looking for food. As he walked, he heard a noise. Joe stopped and looked around, but he couldn't see anything. Then he heard the noise again! Joe decided to act before he looked and he ran towards the noise. + +When Joe arrived he saw a bear! He was so scared and he quickly tucked his tail between his legs. He wanted to run away, but he was too scared to move. "What are you doing in my forest?" the bear asked. Joe was so scared he couldn't speak. + +The bear thought he was being funny. He said, "Come on, don't be scared. I'm a cool hunter just like you!" Joe finally spoke. He said, "I thought you were a scary monster!" The bear laughed and said, "I'm not a monster, I'm your friend. Why don't you stay and play with me?" + +Joe thought it was a great idea. He agreed and they played together all day. They ran fast, jumped high and had lots of fun. Joe thought beast was the cool hunter ever! +Alice had a plan. She wanted to take her family on an adventure and she knew just what to do. She filled her car up with gas and drove off. She had to try very hard to stay on the road. + +After a few minutes, Alice and her family arrived at the zoo. It was filled with all sorts of cute animals. Alice was happy and so were her sisters. They spent a long time looking at all of the animals until it was time to leave. + +When they reached the car, Alice remembered her plan. She wanted to go to the amusement park. She filled the car up with gas and they drove off. + +When they arrived at the amusement park, Alice was so excited. She and her sisters rode all sorts of fun rides and ate yummy snacks. It was the best day ever! + +Alice was so happy that she had tried so hard to make the adventure happen. It was the best day ever and she knew that from that moment on, her family would be going on special trips like this all of the time. +One day, a small boy named Ken was walking around his neighborhood. He saw a small mailbox that was a little scary. Ken noticed the mailbox had a funny face painted on it. + +He asked his mom, "Where did that mailbox come from?" + +His mom smiled and replied, "That's the mailman's mailbox. Every day the mailman delivers letters to everyone's home. He leaves them in the mailbox." + +Ken thought that was exciting and asked, "Can I see it?" + +His mom said, "Yes, go ahead." + +Ken walked over to the mailbox and knocked on it. He was surprised when it made a loud noise and scared him. He ran back to his mom and said, "It scared me!" + +His mom laughed and said, "That's why it has a funny face – it's to keep people away and to make sure no one opens it except for the mailman!" + +Ken understood and smiled. Now he had a new friend – the small mailbox! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to go and play outside in the sun. Before he could go, his mom told him to tie a mask around his face. He didn't understand why, but he did what his mom said. + +He asked his mom, "Why do I have to wear a mask?" She said, "It's so that you stay safe and protected from germs." The little boy was happy that his mom was looking out for him, so he tied the mask around his face. + +The mask was a bit uncomfortable, and the little boy complained about it. His mom said, "It won't take long, and then you can go outside and play." + +The little boy was excited, so he ran outside and explored. He found all sorts of fun things, like bugs and flowers. He enjoyed his afternoon in the warm sunshine with his little mask still tied around his face. + +The little boy was so excited that he didn't even mind the mask anymore. Eventually, the little boy had to go back inside, but not before he thanked his mom for making sure he was safe. +Once, there was a clumsy bear living in the forest. Every morning, he would wander around searching for food. One day, he stumbled across a mechanic working on a car. The mechanic was very kind and gave the bear a delicious snack. The bear wanted to thank the mechanic for his generosity. He tried to fix a car like the mechanic but instead, he just made a big mess! He was so clumsy that he couldn’t really do anything. + +But the mechanic saw the effort the bear was taking and he smiled. He said, “Every day I learn something new. Today, I learnt that you don’t need to be perfect to help others.†The bear was so happy and he thanked the mechanic again before wandering back into the forest. + +The moral of the story is that it’s ok to not be perfect. You can still help others, even if you’re clumsy! +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy who were in search of a new adventure. One day, they came across a large library. On the noticeboard was a sign that said, "Library closed! The books have all rotted!" + +Mummy said, "That's silly! Why would all the books rot?" + +Daddy replied, "Yes, it does seem strange. Let's go and take a closer look." + +So, mummy and daddy opened the door and found that all the books were covered with mold and half of them were ripped in shreds. + +Mummy said, "Oh dear! Someone must have been very careless. We should take better care of our books." + +Daddy said, "You are right. We can't let our books rot. We must look after them." + +Mummy and daddy learned an important lesson that day- that taking care of books is important and we should never let them rot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lila. She was three years old and loved exploring. One day, her mom said, "Lila, if you walk down the street, keep looking both ways for cars before you cross it.†+ +Lila smiled, nodded her head, and set off down the street. She looked both ways for cars, but she also looked for other things. On her left side was a dirty street with lots of leaves on the ground. On her right side was a park with lots of trees. Lila wanted to explore the park, but her mom kept saying no. + +Lila kept walking, eventually reaching the park. She wanted to get a closer look, so she started to cross the street. Before she could take two steps, a car honked. Lila was scared and ran back to the side of the street where she started. + +"I told you to keep looking both ways before crossing the street," her mom said in a stern voice. + +Lila nodded. She knew that the dirty street could be dangerous if you didn't pay careful attention. From then on, she was extra careful crossing the street, always making sure to look both ways. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to rock. Every day she would take her favorite pink rocking chair and rock for hours. + +One day, she asked her mom if she could go outside to rock in the sun. Mom said yes, so the girl ran outside and set her chair up in the grass. + +But then, something bad happened. Suddenly, it started to pour rain. The little girl started to cry. + +"Mom!" she called out. But her mom was inside and couldn't hear. + +She looked around and saw a rock. She took it and scrambled back to her chair. Then, with one mighty push, she rocked yet again! + +The rain stopped and the sun came out. The little girl smiled. From that day on, the little girl never missed another opportunity to rock, rain or shine. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who found a spoon. He looked at it and was so excited. He was so happy and he ran up to his mom and said, "Mom! Look what I found!" His mom smiled and said, "What did you find?" The little boy proudly held up the spoon and said, "A spoon!" His mom said, "That's great! What are you going to do with it?" The little boy thought for a bit and then said, "I'm going to hold it high, so I can reach the top shelf in the kitchen and get my cereal!" His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea. You can use the spoon to get your cereal." So the little boy grabbed the spoon, held it high and climbed up the kitchen shelves to get his cereal. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a tall man. His name was Bob. Bob loved the holidays. On the holidays, Bob liked to perform special shows. + +One day, it was a holiday and Bob wanted to perform his show. He asked his three-year-old daughter, "Shall I perform for you?" + +His daughter smiled and said, "Yes, Daddy!" + +Bob went outside and performed a show. He juggled with balls, he spun plates and he even did some tricks. His daughter watched with delight. + +After he finished his performance, his daughter asked, "Can you perform again, Daddy?" + +Bob smiled and said, "Of course I can!" So Bob went outside and performed the same show again for his daughter. + +When he was finished, his daughter clapped with glee and said, "That was so fun, Daddy!" + +Bob smiled and said, "I'm glad you liked it. That is why I love the holidays, so I can perform special shows for you!" +One day, a little boy called Tom went to the park with his mum. His mum let him go on a swing alone. + +He was so happy to be able to swing all by himself and he felt so free. He loved swinging high up in the air, it made him feel like he was in the clouds. + +But soon, Tom started to feel a bit dizzy. His neck started to feel bad and he knew that he needed to stop. But he wanted to keep going and he ignored the bad feeling in his neck. + +Suddenly, he couldn't swing anymore. His mum had run over and told him to stop because his neck was too bad. She took him to the doctor and he had to take some medicine. + +After that, Tom was very careful whenever he went on a swing! +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful white house. The people inside the house were having a holiday. + +Mama said to Papa, "Let's get the house clean for the holiday!" + +Papa smiled and said, "Yes! I will get the broom!" + +Mama and Papa got to work. Mama cleaned the kitchen while Papa swept the floors. They worked very hard to make the house nice and clean. + +When they finished everything, the house looked so white and shiny. + +Mama and Papa were very happy. They could now enjoy their holiday in their nice, clean house. +Once upon a time, there was a busy backyard. In that backyard lived a puppy named Sparkles. Every morning, Sparkles would look around the backyard and it always made her happy. + +One day, Sparkles noticed something different. She saw that someone had attached a colorful toy to the fence. She barked and ran to it. + +"What is it? Who gave me this?" she said. + +Just then, her mom came out and said, "It's for you, Sparkles. We wanted to make the backyard more fun for you." + +Sparkles was so excited. She jumped up and down and started playing with the toy right away. She was so busy having fun that she didn't notice that the backyard had changed. Everywhere she looked, she saw new colorful toys attached to the fence. + +Sparkles was thrilled. She knew she would be busy playing in the backyard for a very long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and had the loveliest blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes. One day, Sarah was playing in the garden when she found a crack in the ground. She was very excited, so she decided to send a message to her mum. + +"Mum, mum!" shouted Sarah. "Come and see! I found a crack in the ground!" + +But Mum was very busy, so all she could do was yell back, "That's nice darling, now leave it alone!" + +But Sarah didn't want to leave it alone. She wanted to explore the crack, so she started to stick her finger in it. + +Suddenly, there was a loud bang! Sarah jumped back in surprise. She had found something very special - a sparkly gem! + +But Mum was angry. She scolded Sarah for not listening to her and said, "Sarah, you must never stick your fingers in strange cracks again!" + +Sarah felt a bit sad and said sorry. But she kept the sparkly gem safe, and she never sent her fingers into strange cracks again. +Willow ran around the playground, looking for her teddy bear. She had gone to play there earlier with her bear, but when it was time to leave she noticed her bear was missing. Willow began to panic and hurry around, searching for her beloved toy. + +Her parents noticed her distress and rushed over. “Willow, what’s wrong?†her mother asked. + +“My teddy!†Willow cried. “I can’t find it and it’s very important.†+ +Her parents reassured her and searched the area diligently. After a few minutes, they finally spotted it lying in the grass near the swing set. Willow rushed over and hugged it tightly. + +“Thank you, Mommy, Daddy!†Willow said, relieved. + +Her mother smiled. “Your teddy is very important, sweetie,†she said softly. “I’m glad we found it.†+Bob and his dad were in the garage. Bob saw a brand new bike and couldn't wait to try it out. + +"Can I ride it, Daddy?" asked Bob. + +"Not yet," said his dad. "I have to load it up first!" + +Bob watched as his dad loaded the bike with a basket full of food. He wanted to help so he grabbed one of the pedals. + +"Daddy, let me help!" + +"No, that's okay," said his dad. "Let me do it." + +Once his dad had finished loading the bike, they took it outside. The roads were clear and the sun was shining. + +"Ready to go?" asked dad. + +"Yes!" said Bob, climbing onto the bike seat. With a big smile, he got ready to ride. His dad gave him a big push and soon he was off! + +Bob peddled and peddled, feeling the wind in his hair. He wanted to ride forever, but soon he heard his dad calling him back. + +"Time to head home now, Bob!" + +Bob loaded up his bike one last time and then ran inside with a big smile. He could hardly wait for his next ride! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very sleepy. His mum said to him: "It's time to go for a walk outside. I think it will help you to wake up!" + +The boy frowned and said: "No, I don't want to go. I want to stay at home and sleep." + +His mum refused and said: "But you need some fresh air, and I know there's a beautiful fountain in the park! Let's go and have a look." + +The boy looked at her, feeling very sleepy and he refused again. But eventually he agreed to go with her. + +When they arrived at the fountain, the little boy's sleepy eyes opened wide. It was so magical! All sorts of colours were shimmering in the water, and there was a rainbow behind it. + +The little boy wanted to play in the fountain, but his mum said no. So, instead, they watched the fountain together, and the little boy felt much less sleepy. + +He ended up having a lovely time in the park. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Joe. They liked to go on adventures together. + +One day they went to the grocery store. They saw a modest little car parked outside. + +Jack asked, “Whose car is this?†Joe said, “It looks like my mom’s car. She must have stopped in to get something.†+ +The friends went inside and saw Joe’s mom. She was shopping for groceries. + +Joe said, “Mom, can we help you?†His mom said, “Sure, you can help me remove the groceries from the cart.†+ +So Jack and Joe got to work. They took the modest number of groceries out of the cart and put them into bags. + +Joe’s mom said, “Thank you, boys! You did a great job.†+ +Jack and Joe smiled and went on their way, happy to have helped. +Ralph the mechanic was a very patient man. He worked diligently at his job, tinkering with cars all day long. Ralph's work was always spot on; nothing ever escaped him. One day, a customer drove in with a broken car. + +Ralph said, "Hello. Welcome! What seems to be the problem?" + +The customer exclaimed, "My car won't start. It just won't quit!" + +Ralph said, "Don't worry. I'll have it running in no time." + +He got to work, replacing parts and trying out different solutions. After two hours, the car still wouldn't start. But Ralph stayed patient. He worked on the car for so long, he almost forgot the customer was still there. + +But eventually, the car started again, to the customer's delight. + +Ralph said, "See? I told you I'd get it running again." + +The customer thanked him for his hard work and patience, and drove away happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susy. Susy was a happy girl. She liked to go outside and run and play. + +Susy also liked to watch the television. She liked to see funny things and cartoons. But one day, she got tired of watching the television. So she quit looking at it. + +Next, Susy went outside. She ran and played with friends. They laughed and had a good time. She ate some sweet snacks and drew pictures too. + +Soon it was time to go home. Susy was happy from her day outside. She liked being outside much better than watching the television. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved taking her shoes off and counting her toes. Every day when she got home, she would take off her shoes and add them up. She had five toes on each foot and she was very proud of them. + +One day, she put on a new pair of shoes. As she started walking, she noticed something strange. The shoes seemed a bit rough and they made it difficult to move around. She didn't like it, but she kept going. + +Then, suddenly, she screamed with joy. She had just added her fifth toe to the count. She looked down, and sure enough, there were five of them. + +Her mom came running over. "What is the matter, sweetheart?" she asked. + +The little girl showed her mom her feet and said, "Look, mommy! I added a toe!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful. Now your feet are complete." The little girl smiled and she felt very proud of her five toes. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Joe and Kate. One day, they decided to take a tour to a new place. + +On the way, Kate asked, "Where do we go now?" + +Joe replied, "We should go to the ordinary park." + +The two reached the park and it was all green and nice. They enjoyed their tour and saw many animals and birds. + +Joe said, "Let's have some snacks." + +The two friends sat down under a tree and started to eat. After a while, they served the leftover food to the birds. + +The birds were happy and thanked Joe and Kate. Joe and Kate felt good and said goodbye to the park. They ended their tour and went back home. +Billy was wandering in the woods near his home. He had never been there before, but he thought he might find something interesting. He looked all around but saw nothing but trees. Then, he spotted a shiny silver fork on the ground. He bent down to pick it up and it was so beautiful. He decided to keep it. + +As he wandered, he marveled at how peaceful it all was. Everything was so still and calm. He was having a great time when suddenly he heard a loud growling sound coming from behind him. He turned around and saw a big bear! + +Billy froze in terror. The bear was getting closer and closer. Billy was so scared he couldn't move. But he knew he had to do something! He remembered the fork in his pocket and threw it at the bear. The bear stopped for a moment, and then moved forward again. + +Billy picked up a stick and tried to fight the beast, but it was no use. The bear was too powerful and despite his best efforts, it attacked him. + +Billy tried to be as successful as possible, but it was not enough. His adventure had ended very badly. +One day, Susie went outside and something special was waiting for her. It was a rainbow in the sky! + +Susie thought the rainbow was so beautiful and said to her mom, "Look, a rainbow!" + +Susie's mom smiled and said, "That is so unique, Susie. I don't think I've ever seen a rainbow so bright!" + +Susie started to move closer to get a better look at the rainbow. Her mom said, "I think it's time for some rain, so you better move quickly!" + +Susie ran to the rainbow and was so happy to see it up close. She pointed and said, "Look, mommy! There's so many colors in the rainbow." + +Susie's mom smiled and said, "It's so beautiful! I'm so glad you're able to see this unique rainbow today." + +Susie smiled and said, "I'm so lucky!" before running off to play in the rain. +Toby was a young boy who was troubled. He wanted something he could look after and take care of. He wanted something he could call his own. + +One day, Toby's mommy and daddy gave him a big wardrobe. Toby was so excited. He ran over to it and touched the wardrobe with his small hands. He opened the doors and inside he found lots of different toys. + +Toby was delighted! He loved playing with his wardrobe every day. He would spend hours imagining all the games and stories that he could tell within it. + +One day, Toby's mummy and daddy took him outside to the park. They wanted to show him how beautiful the world outside was and, to their surprise, Toby realised that his wardrobe was all he was ever really missing. + +Every day, Toby would take a moment to thank his parents and touch his wardrobe, and thank it too, for giving him something that made him feel less troubled. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a dependable farmer named Sam. Every day he worked hard on his farm and sang as he worked. One day, something strange happened. As Sam was going about his day, he noticed that his fence was broken and his chickens were gone! + +He ran to his neighbour's house to ask for help and found him standing in his garden. Sam told his neighbour about the broken fence and the missing chickens. + +“You must find them quickly!†his neighbour said. “I can lend you my chain. You can tie it around your waist and use it to follow the chickens' tracks. Good luck!†+ +Sam was grateful and thanked his neighbour. He took the chain and started to follow the tracks. After a while, his hard work paid off and he heard the chickens singing in a nearby tree. With the help of the dependable chain, Sam was able to get the chickens back safely. + +He was exhausted, but he was also happy. Sam thanked his neighbour and headed home with the chickens behind him. The dependable chain had helped him solve his problem. +William was getting ready to go on a holiday. He started to pack some things in his suitcase. His mum said to him, “I’ll help you. What are you taking?†+ +William replied, “I’m packing my toy cars and a big battery.†+ +Mum said, “That’s great but don’t forget to pack warmer clothes too because it’s quite gloomy outside.†+ +William looked out of the window and saw grey clouds. He quickly put some jumpers and a coat in his suitcase. + +William said, “I’m all packed now! Yay!†+ +Mum smiled and hugged him. She said, “Let’s go!†+Once upon a time, there was a small little boy named Jake. Jake and his mum went to the market to buy some fruit. As they were looking around, Jake stopped and stared at a strange vendor selling colourful ribbons. + +“Mummy, why does that vendor have such unusual ribbons?†asked Jake. + +His mum sighed and said: “He is trying to make money. But you shouldn’t always believe what you see.†+ +So Jake moved on, but as he passed by the vendor, he stopped again and stared. The vendor looked back and smiled at Jake. Then, he said something even more surprising: + +“Here Jake, take this ribbon. It will remind you to think twice before believing what you see.†+ +Jake was speechless. He thanked the vendor and went home with the unusual ribbon. From then on, Jake never rushed to judge something that he didn’t understand. He always remembered the moral that the vendor had taught him: never believe what you see. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Peggy and Ryan. They were both adorable, like little angels when they were out playing. + +One day, it started to rain. Peggy and Ryan were looking for a place to take shelter. Suddenly, Ryan saw an old roof and said to Peggy, "Let's go there, it will keep us dry!" Peggy was worried because she thought it was too old and smelled funny. But Ryan just said, "Don't worry!" + +So they both ran to the roof and lay down. It was really cozy. They snuggled next to each other and listened to the rain. As they watched the rain fall, they shared stories, laughed and had lots of fun. + +When the rain stopped, Peggy and Ryan were very happy. Ryan smiled at Peggy and said, "You see, I told you. Sharing is the most important thing in the world. When you share, everything is better." + +And they both walked away, understanding the power of friendship, trust and sharing. +The little chubby boy wanted to have fun. He smiled and ran to the river. He wanted to create something amazing. He looked around and found a bucket and some sticks. He clapped his hands with glee. + +He put the bucket in the water and started to create his fantastic invention. He put the sticks together and made it stand up tall. Then the boy stepped back and smiled. His invention was a boat. He climbed inside and used the sticks to row himself around the river. + +The chubby boy laughed and waved to the other children playing in the river. His boat was the best in the river. The boy had created something magical. He stayed in the boat until it was time to go home. The little chubby boy smiled with joy, happy with his creation. +Once there was a little boy who loved to balance. He would stack pillows and attempt to balance on a mattress. One day, he was so proud that he decided to balance on the mattress in the kitchen. + +His mom saw him and said, “That’s dangerous! You could fall and get hurt!†But the little boy was determined to give it a try. + +He carefully balanced himself on the mattress, but then he started to feel a strange vibration. His mum said, “That’s not the mattress - it's the oven. You better get off there before the delicious pizza is ready!†+ +The little boy jumped off the mattress, and his mum carefully put him back on the kitchen floor. “See? You are safe now!†she said. + +The little boy was happy that he was able to balance without getting hurt. And he was even more excited to taste the delicious pizza! +One day, a boy named Jack ventured into the woods. As he walked, he noticed a cabin standing quietly. He stared at it curiously, but it seemed quite peaceful so he kept walking. + +He followed a stream and found a turtle, who was trying to climb up a mud bank. Jack wanted to help, so he stepped off the path and reached for the turtle. Suddenly, a loud voice made Jack jump: "DON'T TOUCH ME!" + +Jack looked up and saw a worried looking old man standing inside the cabin. The old man shouted: "That turtle is mine and if you try to take it, I’ll be very angry!" Jack realized he had done something bad and apologized. Then, he ran away. + +On the way home, Jack thought about what happened and he felt sad and ashamed. He decided that next time he saw someone with something special, he would be more careful and thoughtful. He learned that it’s not okay to take something that isn’t yours, no matter how much you want it. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy called Joe. He had a rod in his hand and he was ready to go and explore. Suddenly, he heard a noise and he saw a great big fish struggling in the water! Joe was so excited that he wanted to catch it, but it was too big for him. + +Joe held his rod tightly and tried to catch the fish but it was too strong. Joe was determined, so he decided to ask for help. He shouted out to the others, "Can anyone help me catch this big fish?" + +The brave Joe didn't give up, and soon enough a group of people came over to help him. After a lot of hard work, the fish was finally caught and all the people cheered for Joe. He had been so brave and now he could proudly show off his prize. Joe was so happy that he exclaimed to everyone, "I did it!" +Mama and Timmy were in the kitchen. Mama was wearing a thick apron. Mama smiled at Timmy and said: "Let's see what we can cook today." + +Timmy was excited. He had never cooked before! Mama said: "First, let's relax and take it slowly." + +Timmy smiled and nodded. Mama started to tell Timmy about the different ingredients they would need and how to mix them together. Then she said: "Ready Timmy? Let's get cooking!" + +Timmy was so excited that he started to make a big mess of the kitchen. But mama said: "It's okay, Timmy. Just relax. Cooking is fun too." + +They started to make the dish together. Timmy was quite good at it. Mama said: "Well done, Timmy. I'm so proud of you!" + +When they had finished cooking, they enjoyed their delicious meal. Then they tidied up the kitchen and Mama said: "Let's get you out of that thick apron now, Timmy." + +Timmy smiled and said: "Thank you Mama, cooking was very fun!" +Mama was feeling wealthy because she had a lot of money. She decided to buy something special for her daughter. She went to the store and bought a beautiful glove. + +Mama's daughter was very happy when she saw the glove. She said, "Mama, I love it! Can I lift it?" +Mama replied, "Yes, you can lift it." + +The daughter was so excited and right away, she started to lift the glove up in the air. But suddenly, she lost her grip and the glove flew away. + +Mama was very sad and said, "Oh no! Our glove is gone." +The daughter was sad too and started to cry. + +Mama and daughter were very upset and they had no way to get the glove back. They were so sad that all their wealthy money couldn't help them. +One day, Freddy was walking in the park. It was a very gloomy day. He saw a banana on the ground and picked it up. He ate it, but noticed it was very hard. He decided to work it. + +Freddy then saw a small round stone near the banana. He picked it up and started to work the banana. With the stone, he mashed the banana further and further until it was all mushy. + +When he finished, he shouted, "It worked!" + +An old man who was sitting nearby heard Freddy, smiled, and looked up from his newspaper. "What did you do, little boy?" he asked. + +Freddy proudly showed him the mushy banana, and said, "I worked it with this stone!" + +The old man laughed and said, "I knew you were clever. You should be proud of yourself!" +One sunny day, a jolly girl stepped out of her house in a bright red blouse. She skipped down the street and waved her arms in the air. + +The girl stopped in the middle of the street. She stepped over a pebble and then jumped over a puddle. As she walked, she picked up some pretty flowers and smelled them. + +The girl stepped into a park with lots of trees. She saw a friendly dog and some children playing. She waved to them and they waved back. + +The girl stepped through a meadow and saw a big butterfly flying around. She watched the butterfly for a while, then stepped back onto the path. + +She arrived home, feeling happy and jolly. She twirled around in her red blouse and smiled at her family. + +The end! +Once there was a little girl who loved to play outside. Every day, the girl ran around in the grass and played with her friends. She loved it! But one day, something bad happened. + +The girl went to pick some flowers and she found a skull. It was covered in dirt and rocks and it scared her a little. She took it home and it started to spoil. She had never seen anything like it before and it smelled spicy. + +The girl's parents saw the skull and they were angry with her. She had done something wrong and she felt so sad. They told her she wouldn't be allowed to go outside and play anymore. + +The girl was very sad. She had been spoiled. She would never be able to play outside again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sara. She was three years old and she had the biggest dream of all. She wanted to touch the stars in the night sky. + +One day, when she looked up at the night sky, she saw a big star. It was very cold outside, but Sara was so excited that she went outside anyway. She asked her dad to help her reach the star. Her dad said to her: "Sara, that's impossible! Stars are unreachable." + +But Sara was determined. She found a unique way to make her dream come true. She ran inside and grabbed a ladder, then she climbed up to the top. She looked up and realised the star was right there in front of her, it was so close! She held out her hand and touched it. It was the best feeling ever! Her dream had come true. +One morning, Mommy was getting ready to mail a letter. She said, "Where should I put this letter?" + +Little Bobby said, "Mailbox! Mailbox!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's right, Bobby. The letter is going to a friend." + +Little Bobby wanted to help Mommy. So, he ran out and put the letter inside the mailbox. Mommy cheered for him as he ran back and gave him a big hug. + +When they went back inside, Bobby was feeling sleepy. Mommy said, "Let's take a nap on the couch, Bobby. We can put a gentle blanket on top of us." + +Bobby smiled and lay down on the couch. He snuggled up in the blanket. Soon he was asleep. Mommy watched over him until he woke up. + +Bobby had a wonderful nap! +Once upon a time, there was a purple ticket. The ticket was used to repair something. + +The ticket belonged to a three year old. One day, the three year old wanted to use the ticket to repair something, but he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere. + +The three year old asked his mom to help him find the ticket. His mom looked around the house, but she could not find the ticket. + +Then, the three year old remembered where he had put the ticket. He had put it in a purple box. He opened the box and there was the ticket! He was so happy to finally find it. + +The three year old was able to use the purple ticket to repair something. He was very proud of himself for finding it! +Grandma was sitting in her armchair and looking out the window. Little John walked in and saw her. He wanted to make Grandma smile, so he grabbed a cable and ran around the room. + +Grandma smiled. "What are you doing, Little John?" + +He stopped and showed her. "I'm playing with this cable." + +Grandma nodded. "That looks fun. But you have to be careful. It's important to be slow and careful when using a cable." + +Little John nodded. "Yes, Grandma." + +Grandma encouraged him. "I think you're doing a great job. Keep it up!" + +Little John smiled. He carefully zigzagged the cable around the room, and Grandma applauded him. From then on, John liked to take out the cable whenever he visited Grandma. +One summer day, Bob was strolling in the park with his mom. The sky was a rich blue and the trees were reaching high up to the clouds. Bob stopped under the shade of a tall tree and started to gaze up at its leaves. He was fascinated by how high up they were flying in the breeze. + +Bob asked his mom: "Mommy, why are the leaves flying so high in the summer?" + +"Well, Bob," said his mom, "the leaves are dancing to the summer breeze as a reminder for us to always stay curious and ask questions." + +Bob smiled up at his mom, excited to share his own wisdom. "And to never stop dreaming!" he said. + +His mom smiled down at Bob. "That's right. No matter how high up the dreams may seem, never stop believing and you'll reach them!" +Freddy was a 3 year old boy who loved playing jazz with his family. Every morning, his mom would remind him to practice the tunes, and he always looked forward to it. One day, Freddy went outside to get his practice started when he noticed a smelly smell. The smell was so strong he couldn't ignore it. + +He went to investigate and soon discovered it was coming from his neighbor's dumpster. He slowly opened the lid and jumped back in surprise. A pile of slimy, slippery snakes had been dumped in the dumpster. + + Freddy wanted to scream but he was too scared. Before he could escape, the snakes started to slither towards him. Terrified, Freddy ran away and back to his house. + +When Freddy's mum heard what had happened she immediately told him to stay away from the dumpster. That was the last reminder Freddy ever needed and from then on, he kept his distance from Steve the Snake Dumper. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was feeling very sad. Her name was Lily and she was curled up in a corner, hugging her teddy bear. + +Mummy saw Lily feeling so upset and she came over to her. She said "Lily, why are you so sad? + +Lily said, "I don't know, I just feel sad." + +Mummy smiled and said, "I know, sweetheart. Let me give you a hug. That will make you feel better." + +Lily let Mummy wrap her up in a big hug and all the sadness seemed to melt away. As Mummy pulled away, she handed Lily a pale twig. + +Lily looked up in wonder and asked, "What is this?" + +Mummy said, "It is called a comfort twig. Whenever you are feeling sad, hold this twig and you will feel comforted. Just remember that no matter how blue you feel, I am always here to help you. That will make you feel better." + +Lily gave Mummy a big hug and said, "Thank you Mummy, I feel much better now." + +Mummy smiled and said, "You're welcome, my love." + +And from that day on, whenever Lily felt sad, she would hold her comfort twig and feel better again. +One day, a fireman came up to a 3 year old in a park. The fireman was carrying something in his hands. He asked the child to put his hands out, so the child did. The fireman put something in the child's hands. It felt weird in the child's hands, but he couldn't understand what it was. The fireman told him it was a fake taste. + +The child was puzzled by the request. He didn't know what a fake taste was. He had never heard of it before. The fireman encouraged him to take a bite. Hesitantly, the child took a small bite of the fake taste. It tasted just like strawberry. + +The fireman then asked the 3 year old to close his eyes. He felt something hot on his lips and he knew it had to be something special. After a few seconds, he opened his eyes to find that the fireman was holding a small orange fire. He was mesmerized by the orange flames and everything around him seemed a little brighter. + +The fireman asked the child what he thought. The child replied that he had never tasted anything like it. He thought it was the best taste ever! The fireman smiled and said he could tell the child loved it, because he had been waiting for a reaction like this. The child was thrilled with the fake taste he had just tried and exclaimed that it tasted even better than strawberry! From that day forward, the +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named May. She loved Sunday. On this particular Sunday, May asked her mom if she could go to the park. She thought about how much fun she could have playing on the swings and the slide. + +Her mom smiled at her and said, "Sorry, sweetie, we can't go because it's raining outside." May was frustrated that she wouldn't be able to go. She asked her mom if there were any other activities she could do on Sunday. + +Her mom thought for a minute and told May that they could bake a cake. May was excited at the idea and she quickly grabbed an apron for herself and for her mom. + +May asked her mom if she would help her stir the ingredients together. Her mom nodded her head and said, "Yes, let's make a cake together." + +May was so happy that the rain couldn't stop her from having an amazing Sunday. She put on the apron and asked her mom to pass her the bowl of batter. With smiles on their faces, they both set to work and created a delicious cake. + +May and her mom enjoyed their time in the kitchen and they both agreed they had a wonderful Sunday! +Once upon a time, there lived a kind man with a mustache. Everyone in the village knew him. His name was Mr. Smith. + +One day, Mr. Smith went to the park with his granddaughter, Daisy. As they were walking, Daisy saw something out of the corner of her eye. It was a big, furry creature! + +“What is that, grandpa?†Daisy asked. + +“It looks like a raccoon,†Mr. Smith said. + +The raccoon approached Mr. Smith and Daisy and sniffed them. They were quite scared, but then the raccoon started making friendly noises. It became clear that the raccoon wanted to be friends. + +Mr. Smith then realized that the raccoon was trying to recognize him. He had seen the same raccoon before in the village. + +They both said hello to the friendly raccoon and it seemed to understand them. They played together for a while and Daisy was so happy to meet a new animal friend. + +“We should come back and visit again soon,†Mr. Smith said as he and Daisy said goodbye. + +From that day on, the raccoon would always come when it saw Mr. Smith. It seemed to recognize him and appreciated his kind nature. + +The villagers were also very surprised to see Mr. Smith playing with the raccoon and would always comment on his big mustache. +Once upon a time there was a small cactus. He was a very brave cactus who wanted to explore the world. He set off on an adventure to find a safe place to live. + +Everywhere he went he asked people if they knew of an safe place. Everyone said no, until one day he met a kind old man. The man said he knew an perfect safe spot. + +The cactus was excited and quickly followed the old man. After walking for a while, the man pointed to a green patch of grass. The cactus grinned and rushed over to the spot. + +The cactus settled down and looked around. Finally, he had found a safe place! He was happy and quickly made lots of friends. Now he understood how great this place was. +Once there were two best friends, Alex and Bill. They were having so much fun playing in the backyard. Suddenly, Alex saw a copper! He had never seen one before. He decided to pick it up and show it to Bill. + +"I found this copper!" Alex exclaimed excitedly. + +Bill's eyes widened. "Wow, that's really cool! Let's keep it," he said. + +"Yay!" Alex shouted. They both put the copper in Bill's pocket so they wouldn't lose it. + +The boys couldn't stop talking about the copper, and soon they were laughing together. But then they heard their dad calling. Bill put the copper back on the ground and they ran back inside. + +When their dad asked what they were doing outside, they both looked guilty. + +Dad shook his head and said, "Do you remember what I said about finding things that don't belong to you? Now go and apologize to your neighbor for taking his copper!" + +Alex and Bill were so embarrassed, but they were glad Dad had caught them before they did anything wrong. Even though they apologized, they still had a good laugh about it on the way back home. +A little boy was so excited to get his first toy car. He ran up to it and it was black and smooth. + +The little boy asked his mom, “Mommy, can I play with the car?†His mom said, “Yes you can, but be careful!†+ +The little boy was so happy. He pushed the car with his tiny hands and the car moved really fast. He smiled with excitement and ran after the car. + +But then, the car started to move too fast and the little boy could not catch it. It went down a hill and the little boy needed help. But there was no one around to help him. + +In the end, the little boy watched sadly as his toy car disappeared and he never saw it again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Paul and Sarah. They were very friendly, and they always wanted to have fun together. + +One day, Paul said to Sarah, "Let's write something on the wall!" Sarah thought it sounded like a lot of fun and she said, "Yes! Let's do it!" + +So Paul got a big piece of paper and some markers and asked Sarah, "What should we write?" + +Sarah thought for a minute, then said, "Let's write 'Friends forever!' That way we can remember how friendly we are!" + +Paul smiled and said, "That's a great idea! Let's do it!" + +So they both wrote "Friends forever!" on the wall. When they were done, they both smiled. + +Then Paul said, "That was fun! Let's do it again sometime!" + +Sarah nodded and said, "Yes! That was really fun!" + +And that's how Paul and Sarah had fun writing together. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Sam. He was only 3 years old, but he was very helpful. One day, he wanted to help a farm worker. + +Sam asked the farm worker if there was anything he could do. +"Yes! Can you help me search for some wheat?" the farm worker replied. + +Sam eagerly nodded his head, and the farm worker gave him a basket. Then, the worker glanced around and said, "This looks like a reliable spot. You can start searching here." + +Sam was excited to have a job to do. He searched around the area and spotted some wheat. He carefully put it into his basket. + +When he was finished, the farm worker praised him. "You did a great job. You are a reliable helper!" +John got into the taxi. He was rushing to the repair shop because his bike had broken. He was feeling a bit sad that he had to take the taxi. + +John got the the repair shop and met the mechanic. The mechanic was very helpful. He said he could fix John's bike. + +John said, "Thank you! Can you fix it quickly?" + +The mechanic smiled and said, "I'll do my best!" + +John waited for a few minutes and then the mechanic came back. He was holding John's fixed bike! + +John was very happy. He thanked the helpful mechanic and rode his bike home. He was so glad he could repair his bike. +"Where is my flashlight," Mommy grumbled. Linda was three and she watched her mother searching. She saw her mother opening and closing cupboards, feeling for the plastic handle of the flashlight. + +Mommy groaned, but Linda knew how to find it. She pointed to the high shelf near her mother. "It's there Mommy," Linda said. + +Mommy smiled. Relieved that she had found the flashlight, she said, "Thank you Linda, you are so helpful." + +Linda beamed. She was so happy to help her Mommy. But then she saw something outside that made her worry. "Mommy," Linda said, pointing at the dark clouds rolling in, "It looks like a storm is coming!" + +Mommy frowned. "I had planned to take you to the wealthy family's house," she said. + +"But if it rains, we won't be able to go." + +Linda nodded. Mommy shut the window and then she closed the curtains. Little Linda hoped the storm would go away. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to dream. Every night he had the most wonderful dreams. One night he had the best dream of all. + +In his dream Tom found himself in a magical place. He had a beautiful cut that was so colourful and sparkly. The cut was filled with all kinds of magical creatures. + +He was so happy and excited that he wanted to explore the cut. But Tom soon realised it wasn't so easy. It was very difficult. But he was determined to explore. + +He started walking and soon he heard a voice calling him. He followed the voice and it took him to a big tree. On the tree there was a fairy who said to him: "Welcome Tom! I'm so happy that you have come to explore the cut. Together we can make your dreams come true." + +Tom was so excited and thanked the fairy. And so together they explored the cut with the most magical adventures. Tom was amazed and enjoyed every moment of it. When he woke up the next morning he was still smiling from all the wonderful things he had seen and done. +One day, Amie and her momma were walking down the street. Amie asked her momma a question: “Momma, what is that adorable thing?†+ +Her momma smiled and said, “Honey, that is a cat. Would you like me to recommend you get one?†Amie’s face lit up and she said, “Yes! I would like that!†+ +The next day, Amie excitedly came home from school with her momma. She pointed and asked, “What is that momma?!†Her momma said, “That is a surprise. Let’s go and see, shall we?†+ +Amie walked into the house, and there was a small, adorable, furry creature in a bed. Amie shouted, “A kitty! You recommended me one!†Amie sat down next to her new furry friend, and the two became best pals. She was so happy that she even forgot to ask her momma what its name was! +Milo the cat and Dean the dog were best friends. Every morning, they would meet in the backyard to play. Dean always brought his favourite newspaper. + +One morning, Dean was trying to teach Milo how to play fetch with the newspaper. After several attempts, Milo accidentally destroyed the newspaper. He felt so guilty that he started to run away. + +Dean called out to him: "Milo, don't be afraid. I'm a very friendly dog, you know I don't mind!" + +Milo stopped and came back. Dean smiled, gave Milo a big hug and said, "Let's find another newspaper! I can't wait to play with you." +Once there was a little girl named Clara. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day she asked her Dad if she could visit the farm. + +"Yes, you may go to the farm," said Dad. + +Clara was so excited. She ran to the farm, which was down the road. When she arrived, she noticed a pink pig in the field. It was so big she couldn't resist squeezing it! + +The pig was very unhappy and let out a loud squeal. Clara was embarrassed, but she liked the way it felt so she did it again. The pig became very angry and before Clara knew it, it started to chase her. She screamed and ran as fast as she could, but the pig was too fast. + +When Clara's dad heard the commotion, he ran to the farm. The pig was still chasing Clara so Dad picked her up and ran back home. + +When they arrived at home, Dad looked very angry. He told her she should never go to the farm again. Clara was very sad. She had learned her lesson--don't squeeze the farm animals! +The sun was shining brightly as three year old Tom and his best friend Sally marched through the park together. Tom had his toy truck in his hand and was excited to show it to Sally. As they continued walking, they passed by a lake. The lake was very clear, and they could see all sorts of fish swimming in it. They started marching even faster. + +They finally reached the end of the park. Sally turned to Tom, and said, "Let's go swimming in the lake! It'll be so much fun!" Tom was a bit scared, but he wanted to be brave. So he said, "Ok, let's do it!" + +Tom and Sally spent the rest of the day swimming in the lake. The water was so clear that they could see both blue and orange fish all around them. They had so much fun together, Tom forgot all about his worries. + +At the end of the day, Tom and Sally were both sad to say goodbye. But Sally told Tom, â€Don't worry! We can march to the lake again real soon, and do it all over again!" Tom was excited at that prospect, and the two friends hugged goodbye. Tom knew that the memories made with Sally at the lake would last forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Chloe. One day, Chloe was walking in the forest, when she found an engine. She was excited to see it. She tried to turn it on, but it wouldn't work. + +Chloe walked up to the engine and said, "Hello? Who are you?" + +The engine said, "I am an empty engine. I don't work anymore." + +Chloe was sad. She looked around and saw a big box filled with tools. She grabbed the tools and started to fix the engine. After a few minutes, she had fixed the engine. + +Chloe was very happy. She hopped in the engine and said, "Let's go for a ride!" + +The empty engine roared to life and Chloe went on an exciting adventure. + +The end. +The poor little girl was very sad. She was standing by the sink with her head bowed down. + +"What's wrong?" Her father asked gently. + +"I want to end this," She said, tears streaming down her face. + +Her father hugged her close. "What do you mean, sweetheart?" + +The little girl looked up and said, "I want the sink to stop leaking." She was so frustrated that a stream of water had been coming out of the sink all day. + +Her father smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll make it right. We'll get it fixed and it'll be all over soon." + +He fixed the sink using tools he had in the house. In no time the little girl's problem was solved and the sink was no longer leaking. + +The little girl smiled happily. She had found a way to end the leaky sink and it made her feel better. +John and his mom were walking in the park one day when they saw something strange. John saw something scary and asked his mom, "What's that?" She replied, "That's a monster, John. But don't worry, we don't have to join it." + +John was still curious and asked, "But what if it wants us to join it?" His mom was nervous and said, "No, John. We can't join it. Let's just go have lunch!" + +But John didn't listen. He slowly went closer to the monster and said, "Let me join you!" The monster was happy and said, "Yes! I'm so glad you decided to join me!" + +John and the monster then began the journey. It was a long and difficult one. John wanted to give up sometimes, but he just kept going. + +But unfortunately, the journey was too hard and it was too much for John. He eventually got tired and couldn't keep up with the monster. John said to the monster, "I'm so sorry, but I have to go!" The monster was very sad and said, "No, you can't go!" + +John had no choice but to leave. He said goodbye to the monster and walked back home. John was very sad that his journey ended so badly. +On a sunny day, Timmy and his mommy were playing in the yard. + +"Mommy, can I ride my bicycle?" asked Timmy. + +"Sure, Timmy," said his mommy. + +Timmy hopped onto his bike and started to pedal. It was easy! He was pedaling so fast that it felt like flying. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. Another bicycle was coming his way. It was Billy and his bicycle. + +Billy said, "Let's fight!" + +Timmy was a little scared, but he didn't want to let Billy know that. So he said, "Okay." + +His mommy said, "Wait a minute, Timmy! That's not a very nice way to play. What if you both just had a race instead?" + +Both boys agreed and climbed onto their bikes. + +"Ready, set, go!" shouted Timmy's mommy. + +The boys peddled their bicycles as fast as they could. Timmy and Billy were neck and neck. But Timmy knew the path like the back of his hand, so he zoomed ahead and crossed the finish line first. + +Billy said, "You won the race. That was easy!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Billy - I had lots of fun!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake. Jake loved playing around the garden with his friends. + +One day, Jake was in the garden, when suddenly he heard a splash! He ran over to the pond to see what had happened, and he saw his best friend, Andrew, in the water struggling to stay afloat. + +"Help me Jake!" cried Andrew, as he began to sink in the pond. + +Jake knew that he must act quickly, so he dove in and grabbed Andrew's arm. He pulled him out of the pond and onto the grass, and hugged him tightly. + +Andrew was shivering, so Jake went to get a blanket from his house to cover him. On the way there, Jake remembered that he had some spare clothes in his room. He rushed there, took out the clothes and ran back to the pond. + +When Jake reached the pond, Andrew was looking very sad. Jake gave him the warm clothes and, with a big smile, said, "Now you can stay warm! Everything will be all right." + +Jake and Andrew hugged, then ran off to the garden to play again. + +This story teaches us that it's important to be brave and help our friends in difficult situations. So, let's dive in and help each other out! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bob. He went to the store one day to buy some carrot snacks. He was so excited that he rushed right in! + +When Bob got to the store, he saw the carrots. They were dry and crispy! He couldn't wait to try them. + +Bob asked the man at the store, "Can I have some of those carrots?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, go ahead and take as many as you want." Bob took three carrots and thanked the nice man. + +Bob hopped back home, ready to chew his carrots. He nibbled on the first one. It was so crunchy! The second one was even better! And Bob loved the third one the most. + +Bob munched away and enjoyed every bite of the yummy, dry carrots. + +The end. +Mommy was in the kitchen. She was making dinner for her family. She leaned against the oven and watched her two children playing in the living room. + +The older child, as usual, was not as obedient as her younger brother. She was running around and shouting, while the younger boy stayed nearby. + +Mommy beckoned the older child over and said, "Come here, sweetheart. Be more obedient." + +The little girl listened to her mommy and came closer. She leaned against the oven, too, because it was warm and cozy. + +Then Mommy said, "All right now, why don't you help me finish dinner?" + +The little girl happily agreed and stepped closer to the oven. She watched Mommy as she cooked, learned her every move and tried to help however she could. + +Mommy smiled at her obedient daughter and patted her head proudly. The entire family would soon have a nice dinner, thanks to the little girl's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was only three years old. One day, while visiting the park, Lola found a hairy banana lying on the ground! + +Lola was delighted and asked her mom, "Can I have it?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Lola. That looks like a wild banana. It's probably not safe to eat it." + +But Lola wanted the hairy banana so much she started to cry. Her mom just laughed and said, "Well, okay. I guess it won't hurt to try it once." + +So Lola carefully peeled back the hairy skin and took a big bite. To everyone's surprise, the banana was actually quite sweet! + +Lola happily said, "Yum! I love hairy bananas!" +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Jack. He loved to sail around on the sea and watch for new adventures. + +One day, Jack saw a big ship. He watched it closely and saw that it was travelling very slowly. He decided to try and catch up with it. + +Jack sailed faster and faster, and soon he was right behind them. He waved his flag and shouted, "Ahoy! What have ye got in yer ship?" + +The people on the ship were very scared, and shouted back, "Nothing for you! Go away!" + +Jack was very sad, and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to have some fun." + +The people on the ship weren't so sure, but eventually they agreed. They shared some of the food and fun with Jack, and everyone had a great time. + +Jack said goodbye, and waved as he sailed away. He felt sorry that he had scared the people on the ship, but he was glad that he had made some new friends. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl who liked to do lots of different things. She always wanted to try something new. + +One day, her mum said, “Let’s play some music!†The little girl smiled and said, “Yes!†+ +She found some music that fit the room. All around her, the music played. Suddenly she felt so happy, she wanted to dance. She moved around the room, dancing to the music carelessly. + +Mum watched on, clapping along to the music. “Well done,†said Mum. “You fit the music perfectly!†The little girl smiled, her whole face lit up. She loved when things fit perfectly. + +The little girl kept on dancing, moving around carelessly, and the music kept playing around her. Soon, it was time to go home, but the little girl couldn't forget how perfect it felt when the music fit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very excited because she was going on a special trip to the grocery store. When she arrived, she saw lots of yummy food. + +There were lots of potatoes! She could hardly believe her eyes. She wanted to count how many there were, so that's exactly what she did. She counted them carefully one by one. Finally, she announced, "One, two, three, four...fifteen!" + +The little girl was amazed that there were so many potatoes. She was very happy and she wanted to do something special with them. She decided to make a yummy potato stew. + +She washed the potatoes, chopped them up, and cooked them in a big pot. Soon, a delicious aroma filled the kitchen. It was a yummy potato stew - and she was so proud of it. + +The little girl smiled. She knew she had counted the potatoes just right! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She was very intelligent for a 3-year old and liked to eat broccoli. + +One day, her mom gave her a plate of broccoli for dinner. Mia was excited but then her mom said, "Remember, you have to eat it all before you can have pudding." + +Mia looked at the big pile of broccoli on her plate and frowned. "That's a lot!" she said. + +But her mom smiled and said, "You can do it. You're so intelligent, Mia!" + +Mia nodded and slowly started eating her broccoli. One by one, she ate each piece until her plate was clean. + +Mia smiled with pride. She was so happy she had eaten all of her broccoli! + +"Good job!" said her mom and gave her a bowl of pudding for dessert. + +Mia was delighted and enjoyed her delicious treat! +Sam was a three year old with a big curiosity. He lived with his parents in the big city. One day, his parents caught him playing in a bin outside. + +His mother scolded him, “Sam, don’t touch that! It’s not harmless!†She took him back inside and told him to stay in the house. + +Sam felt sad about being scolded. He wanted to go back to the bin, but didn't dare to. + +Eventually, Sam decided he would try to go back. When he arrived, he found a mix of harmless things that he wanted to explore. He started stirring the mix with a stick. + +Just then, his mother appeared. “Sam! What are you doing?†She grabbed him and hugged him tightly. “You must stay away from the bin!†+ +Sam was sad. He was never allowed to go back to the bin and explore the harmless mix. +Sammy the monkey had a brother. Sammy and his brother used to build things together. The brother would come to Sammy's house every day and they would build with blocks, or sticks, or mud. + +One day, when Sammy's brother came, he was looking very sad. Sammy asked him why. His brother said he had a fight with his friends and no one wanted to play with him anymore. + +Sammy didn't want his brother to feel sad, so he thought of something to cheer him up. He said to his brother "Let's build something special together!". Sammy's brother smiled and the two of them set to work. + +They built a tall tower and when it was finished, Sammy's brother suddenly had a big smile on his face. He said he felt much better and the two of them went off to play some games together. + +Sammy was so happy that he found a way to make his brother happy again. Sammy knew that building something together was the perfect way to bring them closer. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Max. She loved to imagine magical things and explore new places. + +One day when she was playing outside in her backyard, Max saw a big, strong rabbit. The rabbit smiled at her and asked, "Would you like to go on an adventure with me?" Max was so excited she could hardly stand it! She said, "Yes, please!" + +The rabbit stretched out a paw and said, "I'm so glad you said yes. Let's go explore! Follow me." So Max and the rabbit began to walk through the woods. + +The rabbit was very good at hopping and soon it was bringing Max to amazing places she had never seen before. When they came to a big, beautiful tree with a door in it, the rabbit stopped and said, "I think it's time to invite the magic in." + +Max watched in amazement as the rabbit opened the door and welcomed in a shower of sparkling stars. The stars glittered and shone, filling the air with their bright light. + +Max was smiling and happy, filled with joy as the magical lights surrounded her. The rabbit grinned and said, "You can invite the magic in whenever you want, just like I did!" + +And they both laughed with delight as they continued on their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jessie. She was 3 years old and she loved to dream. One day, she was walking in the park with her mommy. She saw a flea hopping around, and Jessie became very excited. + +"Mommy, look at the flea!" Jessie shouted. + +Her mommy smiled. "Do you think it is perfect?" she asked. + +Jessie smiled. "Yes," she said. "It is so perfect. I want to dream about it forever." + +Jessie closed her eyes and imagined the perfect flea running around on her hand. She smiled, imagining the flea's soft fur and delicate wings. + +When she opened her eyes, the flea was still hopping around. Jessie watched it until it disappeared into the grass. + +Jessie stood up. "Mommy," she said, "I am ready to go home now. I had the perfect dream." + +Her mommy smiled and nodded. "Then let's go home," she said. + +And so they did, arm in arm, with Jessie dreaming of the perfect flea all the way home. +Once there was a little girl called Frances. She was three years old and loved to play outside. +One day, Frances was playing in the park when she saw a big tree. She wanted to climb to the top so she could see what it looked like up there. +Frances asked her mom if she could climb the tree. Her mom said yes, but told Frances to be very patient and careful. + +Frances started to climb the tree, carefully and patiently. She was nearly at the top when her mom called out to her. +"Frances, can you come down now?", her mom called. + +Frances wanted to carry on, but she was a very patient girl. So Frances slowly made her way back down the tree. + +When she got back to the ground, her mom hugged her. She had been worried about Frances being too high up, but she knew that Frances was patient and would make sure to be careful. +Frances realized that it was important to listen to her mom and made a promise to obey her the next time she was asked to do something. + +But then Frances had an idea. She knew she could ask her mom if she could climb to the top of the tree one day soon. + +So Frances ran over to her mother, smiled and said, "Mom can I climb the top of the tree next time?". +Once upon a time, there lived a small bear who loved to explore the world around him. As he started to wander through the forest, he stumbled upon a nice patch of grass. The grass was soft and he decided to lay down and take a nap. As he was snoozing, he heard the sound of laughter. He sat up and saw two birds playing in the grass. He called out to them, asking what they were doing. + +The birds replied "We are playing and having fun!" The small bear asked if he could join, too. With a smile, the birds told him to come join them. + +So, the small bear and the birds started to play. They ran and jumped around, and laughed the whole time. After playing for a while, the small bear thanked the birds and started to go home. + +On his way, he remembered the nice time he had with the birds and realised he had learned something. He knew that friendship can bring happiness and joy, no matter where you start. +Once upon a time, there lived a bald dinosaur who loved to take baths. Every day, the dinosaur would take the time to bathe and make sure that his body was clean. + +One day, while the dinosaur was getting ready for his bath, he noticed a little, furry squirrel. The squirrel was covered in dirt and just looking at him made the dinosaur feel very sad. + +The dinosaur said, “You need to bathe, little squirrel. If you don’t take a bath and get clean, you might get sick.†+ +The little squirrel nodded his head and said, “I will bathe now!†+ +The dinosaur was very pleased and he watched as the little squirrel jumped into the pond and bathed until he was squeaky clean. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to stay clean and healthy by bathing regularly. +Once upon a time there was a prince who needed to get married but he was having trouble finding the one he wanted. One day a beautiful princess came to him and asked if he wanted to get married. + +The prince looked at her and said, "Yes, I do, but I need to be sure". So he asked her to take a veil and bow down to him. The princess was very confused and turned away. + +"Why must I bow down to you?" the princess asked. + +The prince replied, "I need to be sure that you are ready to be my wife". The princess thought about this for a moment and then bowed her head and smiled. + +The prince was very glad, and said, "Now you are ready!" So the prince and the princess got married and they lived happily ever after. +Robby had a big day ahead of him. He woke up and stretched out his arms as far as he could reach. He then hopped out of bed and started running around. Everywhere he went, he made a lot of noise. He was too excited to be quiet! + +Robby decided to visit the park. He climbed onto the swings and got ready to go higher and higher. Every time he reached the top, he yelled loudly with joy. He was having such a great time. + +Suddenly, as Robby was reaching the highest he had ever gone, a heavy rain started to fall. He quickly got down and ran home, splashing in all the puddles as he went. The noise of the rain was so loud, but he was still laughing and having fun. + +When Robby got back, he was so wet that he had to change his clothes. All of a sudden, he heard the noise of thunder from outside. It was much louder than the rain! He looked out the window and saw that it was still heavy and raining. + +Robby laughed some more, and then ran off to play with his toys. He had such a great day, even with the heavy rain. +Once upon a time, there was a brave puppy named Max. Max was always very curious and one day he decided to leave his home and explore the world. + +Max's owner, Jack, tried and tried to stop him, but nothing worked. + +"Max, please don't leave," pleaded Jack. "I'll be very lonely without you." + +But Max kept going, barking and wagging his tail, very excited for his adventure. + +So, Jack just had to watch as Max walked away, bravely trotting off into the distance. He watched until Max was nothing more than a tiny speck in the horizon. + +Once Max was gone, Jack sat sadly for a few moments, then slowly smiled. "Perhaps," he thought to himself, "Max will be brave enough to come back again, one day." +Once upon a time, there was a very brave girl. Her name was Mia. One day, she decided to visit her aunt. + +Mia started to walk to her aunt's house. On the way, she noticed a broken cell phone on the ground. Mia was excited. She picked it up and started to push the buttons. + +Suddenly, Mia heard a voice. It was coming from the cell phone. Mia was surprised. + +Mia: "Hello? Who is this?" + +Aunt: "Mia! What are you doing? I can hear you!" + +Mia: "Aunt! I found this broken cell phone. It talked to me!" + +Mia's aunt laughed. She told Mia to put the phone down and that it was time for their visit. + +Mia started for her aunt's house with a smile on her face. She had never heard a cell phone talk before! +One day, a little boy named Tommy was playing in his garden. Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name. Tommy looked around and he saw a man standing in front of him. He had never seen this man before. The man said to Tommy that they should go to the mall. Tommy was excited and followed the man. + +When they arrived at the mall, there was a lot of tasty food. Tommy was overwhelmed and asked the man if he could have some. The man smiled and said yes. Tommy happily ate the food. + +Afterwards, Tommy found out that the man was not nice. He had tricked Tommy into coming to the mall to steal something. When the police arrived, the man quickly disappeared. + +The moral of this story is that not all strangers can be trusted. It is important to be careful and not follow someone you don’t know. Even though the food looked tasty, it was not worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and full of love. She loved to explore, to learn, and most of all, to play. + +One day, Anna found a magical shrinking potion. She eagerly grabbed the bottle and opened it. A puff of smoke burst out and the little girl began to shrink. + +Anna was so excited. She had never seen such a thing before. She shouted, "Mommy, look at me! I am shrinking!" + +Her mom smiled, and said, "That's wonderful, sweetheart. But don't forget, no matter how small you get, my love for you will never shrink." + +Anna smiled, and she knew it was true. No matter how small she became, her mom would always love her. With that, she continued to explore her magical new world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was very clever and very happy. She loved going on adventures in her imagination. +One day, Mary was playing in the park. She wanted to explore something new. Suddenly, she spotted a parade coming around the corner. She tried to imagine what it could be. + +"Let's follow the parade!" shouted Mary. + +Mary and her mum ran towards the parade. When they got closer, Mary could see lots of people dancing and singing. Mary was so excited! + +At the end of the parade, Mary saw a foolish clown dancing and making funny noises. Mary laughed and clapped her hands. + +"This is so much fun! I love parades!" said Mary. + +Mary and her mum watched the parade until it was over. Mary was sad to see it go, but happy that she had such a fun adventure. + +From that day onwards, Mary imagined parades every day. +Mama was getting ready to go to a special occasion in the enormous hall. She was putting on her prettiest dress when the little one came in. She looked up, smiled and said: +"What are you preparing for, mama?" +Mama nodded and answered: +"I am getting ready to go to the hall. It's going to be an enormous party." +The little one was keen to go too. She looked at mama with her big eyes and said: +"Can I come too? Please, mama. I want to go with you." +Mama shook her head and sighed. +"No, you can't come with me. This is a grown-up party. You are too little." +The little one was disappointed. Tears started to form in her eyes and she ran away, sobbing. Mama felt sad, but there was nothing she could do. She quickly finished getting ready for the party and headed to the enormous hall. +Ralph was very strong. He loved going to the theater. Every Sunday he would go to the theater with his mom and dad. + +One day, his mom and dad said they didn't want to go to the theater anymore. Ralph was very sad. He hated that they didn't want to go anymore. + +That day, Ralph made a wish. He wished that he was strong enough to make them go to the theater again. + +The next day, Ralph did some exercises. He ran and jumped and made his body very strong. When he was done, he asked his mom and dad to go to the theater. + +His mom and dad smiled, and said yes. They all went to the theater, and had lots of fun. + +Ralph was so happy that he was strong enough to make them go. He knew that with enough strength, anything was possible. +Mina lived with her mom and dad. One day she wanted a treat. So she asked her mom, "Mom, can I have a treat?". Her mom said, "Sure Mina, let's go to the store and get a ice cream bar for you." + +Mina was so happy. She put on her shoes and went to the store with her mom. When they arrived, Mina saw lots of ice cream bars. She picked one with her favorite flavour and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "That looks yummy, let's pay for it." So they paid and Mina held her treat in her hand. + +On their way home, they passed a fountain. Mina wanted to soak her feet in it, so she asked her mom if she could do it. Her mom said, "Yes, but first you have to be very careful not to slip, okay?" + +Mina put her feet gently in the cool water with her mom's help. When she was done, she felt very refreshed. She thanked her mom for being helpful and then ran back home with her treat. +Once there was a boy who wanted to know the truth. He went to ask an old, wise man. + +The boy said, "Please, wise man, tell me the truth!" + +The old, wise man smiled and said, "The truth can be hard to accept, young boy. Sometimes it can make us suffer. But foolish people do not listen to the truth, and that is when they suffer more." + +The old man's advice made the boy think. He thanked the wise old man and walked away, feeling more understanding about the truth. He knew that only by accepting it, even when it hurts, would he be able to live a better life. +It was a sunny day and Donny was very excited for his day. He had a little red wagon and he was pulling it up the hill. He saw a cross at the top of the hill and he wanted to go and touch it. As soon as Donny touched the cross, something very strange happened. He heard a loud scream coming from the sky. Donny was so scared he started to cry. When he looked up, he saw a grumpy old man in the sky. + +"Why did you touch the cross?" the old man shouted. + +Donny was very scared so he didn't say anything. The old man kept on screaming. Donny was so scared that he ran away as fast as his little legs could take him. As he ran away, he looked back and saw the old man still shouting. + +Donny was exhausted and he knew he had to get back home. As he was walking home, he whispered to himself, "I will never go near the cross again." +Little Tommy was always so silly. He loved to make his mommy laugh. One day, Little Tommy was playing in the village, when he saw something quite unexpected. He saw a puddle that was so big! It was almost like a lake! Little Tommy said, “Mommy! I want to play in the puddle!†His mommy smiled and said, “ Ok, but be careful. Make sure to wipe off your shoes when you’re done.†+ +So Little Tommy ran to the puddle and had so much fun splashing in it! His mommy watched from afar, smiling at his silly behavior. Little Tommy laughed and jumped around, not paying much attention to what his mommy said. He forgot all about wiping his feet off! + +When he was done, Little Tommy ran back to where his mommy was standing. She said, “Honey, did you wipe off your feet like I asked?†Little Tommy’s face fell, realizing that he had forgotten. He slowly shook his head, with a sad look on his face. But his mommy smiled and said, “It’s ok, honey. We have rags in the house to wipe them off.†+ +Little Tommy was relieved and his mommy hugged him tightly. He never forgot to wipe off his feet after playing in the puddle again. +Once there was a boy named Ben. He was three years old and he was very curious. He wanted to see a goose. + +One day, he asked his mom, "Mom, can I borrow a goose?" + +His mom smiled and said, "A goose?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, I want to borrow a goose." + +His mom knew just what to do. She took Ben to the farm to see a goose. + +When they arrived, Ben saw a big, white goose. It was very friendly and Ben was pleased. The goose followed him around the farm. + +But, then Ben saw a sour apple. He picked it up and gave it to the goose. The goose tasted the apple and got very angry. It made a loud squawking sound and ran away. + +Ben realized the apple was too sour for the goose. He waved goodbye to the goose and went home, happy that he had borrowed a goose. +Once upon a time, there was a small, hairy animal. He lived in a cozy home in the woods. One day, the animal was exploring outside when he saw two of his neighbors. He was curious, so he decided to follow them. + +The animal followed the two neighbors into a deep and dark cave. Inside, the cave was full of monsters that had big, spiky teeth and scary eyes. The animal was scared and wanted to go home. + +The neighbors, however, seemed to know the monsters and weren't scared at all. They started to laugh and play with them. The animal was still scared and did not know what to do. + +The animal was then brave and stepped forward. He asked the monsters nicely if he could play too. The monsters smiled and welcomed him to join. The animal ended up staying and playing with his neighbors and the monsters all day. +John and his mom were in the living room. John wanted to play with the ornament, but his mom said no. She said he was too tired after the long day. John pretended he was mad and crossed his arms. + +His mom said he could pretend to play with the ornament, instead of taking it. So, John closed his eyes and pretended he was a robot. He opened his eyes and saw the ornament was still there. He pretended to move the ornament around the room. + +John was having so much fun pretending. But then, he accidentally knocked over the ornament. His mom was mad and said John needed to be more careful. + +John was sad now. He said he was sorry and explained he had only been pretending. His mom said it was okay and hugged him. She put the ornament back in its spot and John was no longer tired. He was excited to go pretend again. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl called Gwen. Gwen lived in a far away land with her mom. One day, when Gwen stepped outside to play in the garden, she saw something amazing - a bright comet flying overhead! Gwen said in awe, “Mom, look at the stars flying!†Her mom smiled and replied, “That’s a special comet, Gwen. It’s here to make us all jolly!†+ +Gwen shivered with delight and shouted, “Comet! Comet!†She chased the comet around the garden, trying to catch it, but it was too fast. Gwen ran and ran until she was out of breath. Then, she sat down under a tree and watched the comet, who twinkled and glittered in the night sky. + +Suddenly, the comet lit up and created a beautiful rainbow in the sky. Gwen gasped and shivered with joy. She clapped her hands as the comet flew off, leaving behind a trail of sparkles and glitter. Gwen waved goodbye and said happily, “Bye Bye, Comet! Thanks for making us all jolly!†Then she ran back inside to tell her mom all about her magical evening. +Susie and her mom were walking down the street. Susie was only three years old, and so she was very curious about the world. They came across an old, dark trunk by the side of the road. Susie wanted to open it, but her mom warned her not to do so. + +"That's too dangerous, Susie," her mom said. "This trunk might belong to someone else." + +Susie looked up at her mom, her eyes wide. She wanted to open the trunk so badly. "Do you trust me, Mommy?" Susie asked. + +Her mother smiled down at her. "Yes, of course I trust you," she said. + +So Susie opened the trunk carefully. Inside, there was a surprise-a toy train! Susie gasped with excitement. + +But then, suddenly, a stranger appeared. He told them he owned the trunk and the train inside. He said they couldn't take it. + +Susie was scared, but she remembered what her mother told her: that she could trust her. Together, they explained the situation to the stranger. After some negotiation, they found an agreement. Then they went home with the toy train and Susie's mom gave her a big hug. + +From that day on, Susie knew she could trust her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy's favorite thing to do was to go explore in the forest. One day, while hopping around the forest, Floppy spotted a furry hat on the ground. He was so excited and he quickly picked it up. + +When Floppy put the hat on, he heard a loud noise. Suddenly, a little fairy appeared! The fairy looked at Floppy and told him, "You can't just pick something up from the ground, Floppy. You must always ask first!" + +"I'm sorry," Floppy said, hanging his head. The fairy smiled and waved her wand. The furry hat floated into the air and vanished. + +"That's okay, Floppy," the fairy said. "I'm going to show you the right way to pick up things. I'm going to raise this hat back up for you. But this time, you have to ask me before you try to take it". + +Floppy was so relieved, he thanked the fairy. Everyone makes mistakes, he thought, but it's important to learn. + +From then on, Floppy was careful to remember to always ask before taking something. He realized it was the polite thing to do and it made him feel much better. After all, sorry just isn't enough! +Once there was a three year old girl named Amy. She liked to think a lot. One day, Amy thought it would be fun to go on a tour. She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes. + +Amy was so excited about her tour. On the day of the tour, she got dressed and went outside. But it was raining! Her mom said that it was very foolish to go on the tour in the rain. Amy was disappointed, but she listened to her mom and went back inside. + +Amy couldn't go on the tour, but she thought of a new way to have fun. She asked her mom if they could have a pretend tour inside their house. Her mom said yes and gave Amy a flashlight. + +Amy was happy and explored her home. She used her flashlight to pretend she was on a tour. She pretended there were interesting things to see. It was the best tour ever! +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Katie. She was full of joy and she always had a warm smile on her face. + +Katie and her family were playing a game. Everyone in the family had a match in their hands and their goal was to find the matching roots for each one. + +Katie was so excited when it was her turn to try. She looked around and tried to figure out which root matched the match in her hand. Suddenly, Katie spotted the perfect root and shouted “I found it!†+ +Everyone cheered and clapped as Katie proudly held up the matching root. But then, Katie noticed that her older brother was not clapping. He was looking embarrassed. Katie was confused. + +The family explained that the root Katie had found was really her brother’s matching root, not hers. Katie was surprised, and she could not help but feel a bit embarrassed too. + +But then, Katie’s family smiled and said, “Good job, Katie! You worked hard to find the right root and that’s all that matters!†+ +Katie smiled and hugged her brother, feeling relieved that she was still part of the family. Everything had worked out in the end! +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy named Bob. Bob loved to visit the local market with his mom. Every day, his mom would take him to the market and Bob would get to pick out something fun and delicious. + +One day, when they went to the market, Bob saw something he wanted - a bright shiny red truck. But it was very big and it wasn't going to fit in his pocket! + +Bob's mom said to him, “That truck is really big, it won't fit in your pocket, sweetheart.†+ +But Bob said bravely, “I'm sure I can make it fit. I want that truck. Please, mommy!†+ +His mom replied, “You're very brave! Let's try and make it fit.†+ +Bob was so excited that he was able to fit the truck in his pocket, and it came home with them! From then on, every time Bob and his mom went to the market, he would look for something that he could fit in his pocket - and he was always brave enough to try! +Once upon a time, there was a mom, who had a daughter. Every night, after dinner was finished, they would make a fun dessert together. + +One day the daughter asked if they could make the same kind of dessert that they usually make. The mom said, "Do you remember how to make it?" The daughter confidently nodded her head and said, "I can fix it!" + +The mom smiled and let her daughter measure, mix and prepare the dessert. Soon the delicious treat was in the oven. + +However, after the timer went off, the daughter was surprised to discover it was weak and not sweet. She sadly told her mom, "I'm sorry I couldn't fix it." + +The mom hugged her daughter and said, "That's ok, sweetheart. I know how to fix it. I'll grab the sugar and you can help me add it." Together, they fixed the dessert and it was delicious! +Little Jane was sitting on a bench in the garden. She was calm, thinking about all the things around her. Suddenly, the sky was filled with grey ash coming from the nearby mountain. She could see it covering the nearby town. + +Jane's father saw her and walked over to her. He knelt down beside her and smiled. + +"What do you think, Jane?" he asked. + +Jane looked up. "It's ash," she said quietly. + +Her father smiled and nodded. "Yes, it's ash. But do you know what it means?" + +Jane thought for a moment. "It's calm?" she said. + +Her father smiled and nodded again. "Yes, Jane. Ash in the sky means it's a peaceful day." + +Jane smiled and looked back up at the sky. She was happy, thinking about how calm the day was. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: a bear and a rabbit. One day, they had nothing to do, so they decided to be creative. Bear said, "Let's use this straw to make a cool house." Rabbit thought it was a great idea, so they started to build. + +The two friends worked together and after some time, the house was ready. Bear said, "Look, Rabbit. This is our house now." Rabbit said, "We did a great job! What will we do now?" Bear said, "Let's use the sticks to make a fence around the house." + +Rabbit agreed and soon, a fence was built. Bear said, "Now our house is safe and nobody can get in!" Rabbit smiled and said, "Yes, we used our creativity, and now we have a special place just for us!" + +The two friends smiled and hugged each other, happy to have their special house. +Once upon a time, there was a farm with a very tidy garden. Everyday the farmer would look out much to his wonder. One day the farmer noticed something was missing. He asked his three year old daughter what was going on. + +The little girl explained that she wanted to decorate the garden, so she had taken some of the pretty flowers to do so. The farmer was so impressed with her clever idea that he decided to help. + +The farmer and the little girl worked together to decorate the garden. They placed some of the pretty flowers and colourful flags around the garden. + +When the garden was finished, the farmer and the little girl stepped back to admire their work. The garden looked so pretty and the farmer was so proud of his little girl. He said that the garden was very tidy, with all its wonderful decorations. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a powerful valley. The valley had lots of trees and flowers and animals. Every day the valley looked different. It had a special way of displaying its beauty. + +One day, a big storm came. It blew and shook the trees and made the ground wet. The animals were scared and the valley was so noisy. + +But then the rain stopped and the animals came back out to explore the valley. They looked around and noticed that the valley was still so strong and powerful. It had survived the storm and was displaying its beauty for everyone to see. + +The animals smiled and laughed and the birds sang. The powerful valley had withstood the storm and now it was ready to show off its beauty again. +Bob was a 3-year-old who was playing with his toys one day. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and he wondered what it was. Bob noticed that his Mom was in the living room holding a big white sheet. She was very upset and she started to cry. Bob went over to her and asked her what was wrong. His Mom shouted, "I am so ashamed, Bob! Your Dad made a big mess and now I have to cover it up with this sheet." Bob asked his Mom what his Dad had done. His Mom shook her head and said, "It's too terrible for little ears to hear." Bob looked at the sheet and tried to make sense of why his Mom was so upset. The bad ending was left hanging in the air and Bob never found out what his Dad had done. +Once upon a time there was a little boy, he was 3 years old. One day he saw an image in the sky that made him very curious. He asked his mom, "What is that image in the sky?" Mom said "That's a cloud, and it looks gloomy today, why don't you listen to the wind and see what it says?" + +The little boy was so excited. He stopped and listened carefully to the wind. The wind said something to him in a whisper. The little boy didn't understand it, so he asked his mom again, "Mom, what did the wind say?" She smiled and said, "Listen again, it said 'Enjoy the day'". The little boy smiled from ear to ear and said, "Yes, I will!" So, the little boy enjoyed the day, and the cloudy image in the sky disappeared. +John was walking in the park when he saw a dark flag waving in the wind. He thought it looked so cool, so he moved closer to take a better look. As he got closer, he saw a large black box. He was curious and he wanted to know what was inside, so he moved a little nearer. + +Suddenly, John heard a loud voice coming from the box. "Who's there?" it said. John was scared. He didn't know what to do, so he just stood there motionless. Then he heard the voice again, "Come closer if you want to know what's inside." + +John was frightened, but he moved closer still. When he reached the box, he opened it. Inside was a big scary monster! The monster roared. "Ha ha ha! You've been tricked! Now I'm going to eat you!" + +John screamed and ran away as fast as he could, but the monster was too fast. It chased him until he fell over and the monster was upon him. When John looked up, all he could see was the dark flag waving in the wind. +It was a sunny day and little Jack was taking a walk in the park. Jack's mom was with him, and they were walking hand in hand. As they looked around, they noticed a tall guard at the entrance of the park. + +"That looks attractive," said Mom. "He looks like he's adding security to the park." + +Jack nodded in agreement and wanted to say hi to the guard. So Jack's mom said, "Alright Jack, why don't you go say hi to the guard." Jack smiled and ran over to the guard. + +When Jack reached the guard, he said, "Hi, I'm Jack. What's your name?" + +The guard smiled and said, "My name is Atreyu. It's nice to meet you, Jack." + +Jack said, "It's nice to meet you too, Atreyu. Thank you for adding extra security to our park!" + +Atreyu laughed and said, "It's my pleasure. It's nice to see someone so young appreciate the beauty of the park." He put his hand on Jack's head and said, "Take care of yourself, Jack." + +Jack smiled, thanked Atreyu and ran back to his mom. As Jack and his mom continued their walk, Jack said, "That was nice, Mom. Atreyu was very attractive!" +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Samantha and Jessica. They were so excited for the day because today, Samantha was going to share her special cheese with her friend. + +Samantha took out the cheese, which was very tight in its wrapping. She began to unwrap it and said to Jessica, "Look at my cheese! It’s so yummy!" + +Jessica was so excited to try it. She asked, "Can I have a bite?" + +Samantha smiled and said, "Of course you can have a bite! I want to share it with you." + +The girls happily enjoyed the cheese and it tasted so delicious. They smiled at each other and laughed. + +When they had finished the cheese, Samantha said, "That was a fun way to end the day!" + +Jessica agreed and said, "It sure was. I’m so glad you shared your cheese with me." + +The girls smiled and hugged each other. They were so happy that they had shared a special treat together. +John and his mommy were walking to the park. On the way, they saw many people running a race. John asked his mommy why they were running. She said it was a race to see who could get to the finish line first. + +John thought it sounded like fun, so he asked if he could join in. His mommy said yes and they quickly found a place to join the race. + +John ran as fast as he could and soon he was in first place. He felt excited and kept running. + +Suddenly, John tripped and fell. He scraped his knee and started to cry. His mommy came over and asked if he was okay. She was very thoughtful and hugged the little boy. + +John was sad the race was over, but he was thankful for his mommy's love. The end. +Once upon a time there was a princess. She was very cute and she lived in a big castle. + +Every morning she would get up and raise the flag on top of the castle. This would let everyone know that the princess was up and about. + +She had many friends who would come and visit her. They'd play hide-and-seek in the castle and have lots of fun. + +One day, something special happened. The princess made a sand castle at the beach. It was so big that all her friends were in awe! + +The princess was so proud of her castle that she raised a flag on top of it as well. Everyone cheered with excitement. From then on, the princess's sand castle became the favorite spot for all her friends. + +The end. +There was a family of three – mum, dad, and their three year old daughter, Little T. Every day, Little T and her family played together in their backyard garden and pretended to be superheroes. + +One day, Little T saw a strange missile flying in the sky. She felt sad and called for help. "Mum and Dad, please protect me from the missile," Little T said in a loud voice. + +Mum and Dad rushed to Little T's side and comforted her. They told her that there was no need to be scared. + +Little T looked up at the sky and saw that the missile was gone. She smiled and thanked her parents for protecting her. Little T knew that she could always count on her mum and dad to protect her and make her feel safe. +Once upon a time, there were two little boys named Tommy and Ben. Tommy was lazy and always wanted to sleep. But one day, he heard a strange sound coming from outside his window. It sounded like marching feet! He wondered, what is that? + +So Tommy peeked out the window and saw a whole group of people marching on the street! He was so curious that he decided to go out and join them. + +When Ben saw Tommy stirring, he said, "Where are you going?" + +Tommy replied, "I'm going to disturb the march!" + +Ben laughed and said, "If you are so lazy, why don't you just take a nap? We can hear the march from here!" + +But Tommy was determined! He bravely marched outside with his little umbrella and disturbed the march. Everyone cheered when they saw him! + +The End. +Once upon a time, a tiny animal was running away. It had a long tail that wiggled as it ran. The animal didn't know why it was running, just that it had to keep going. + +Suddenly, a big voice shouted, "Stop! We must fix your tail!" +The animal was confused. Who was talking? But the animal was too scared to stop running, so it kept going. + +Soon, it was too tired and sick to keep running. It stopped and looked around. There stood a big, persistent person. It was waving its hands, trying to grab the animal's wiggly tail. + +The animal had no choice but to let the person fix its tail. But when the person finished, the animal didn't feel any better. It ran away again with a broken heart. + +The moral of the story is to be careful when you trust something or someone. Don't always believe what others say, because even if you are persistent, you still might get a bad surprise. +Jack was excited about the event. He asked his mom, "Can I travel to the event?" + +His mom answered, "No, Jack, the event is too far away. You wouldn't be able to get there on your own." + +Jack was disappointed. He thought the event would be so much fun and he really wanted to go. He asked his mom if they could find a way to get him there. + +His mom said, "I'm sorry, Jack. The event is way too far away. It's across a wide, wide ocean and I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to make it in time." + +Jack felt sad, but he knew his mom was right. He said, "Okay, I understand." + +Jack's mom said, "Maybe one day we can travel to the event together. Wouldn't that be fun?" + +Jack smiled. Even though he couldn't go this time, he was happy that he was still able to dream about the event and looking forward to the future. +Mum and Tim were in the garden. Tim looked around, taking in the beauty of nature. + +Mum smiled at Tim and said, "Isn't nature wonderful, Tim? Just look at all these plants and animals." + +Tim nodded his head, but said nothing. + +Mum picked up a stick and said, "Let's have a look. Mention something you can find in nature, Tim." + +Tim stayed quiet, gently prodding the ground with the stick. + +Mum crouched down and looked at Tim. She was being patient. "It's okay, Tim. Just take your time," she said. + +Tim looked up and said, "Birds." + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, there are birds in nature. Anything else?" + +Tim nodded. "Butterflies," he said. + +Mum laughed. "Yes, there are lots of beautiful butterflies too." + +They sat in the garden for a while, admiring the wonders of nature. Tim seemed content, and Mum was proud of how patient she had been. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty True who wanted to explore the world. She was brave and curious and decided to go on a journey. As she was walking, she noticed a farm and decided to take a look around. + +When she arrived, she found a cow sitting in the middle of the field, frowning. True asked the cow why it was frowning, but the cow did not reply. + +True bravely stepped closer and asked the cow again, "What is wrong, why are you frowning? Do you want to come and explore the world with me?" + +The cow stopped frowning and nodded its head. True smiled and said, "Ok, let's go and explore the world together!" + +And so the mighty True and the cow walked off into the sunset, setting off on their brave and mighty journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to explore, and one day he discovered some junk in a corner of his bedroom. The junk was all rusty and old, and Jack was very excited to play with it. He picked up the rusty pieces, but when he tried to put them together, nothing happened. Jack felt upset. + +Then, he noticed that the pieces fit together to makea beautiful toy spaceship! Jack was so excited to see it, and he couldn't wait to play with it. + +Jack found some junk-rocks and twigs, and he used them to fill the toy spaceship. He also added a few leaves and flowers, too! Before he knew it, the toy spaceship was full of all kinds of treasures. + +Jack was so excited that he had discovered something wonderful with the junk. He smiled and hugged the special toy spaceship. From then on, Jack always remembered to explore and discover new things with the junk he found! +Once upon a time, two friends went out for an adventure. They took a subway and soon arrived in a new and exciting land. When they stepped off the subway, they were amazed by how incredible it was. The sun was shining and the birds were singing, it was a beautiful day. + +The two friends started to explore the new land, but soon got very lost. Just when they felt like they would never find their way back, a friendly stranger showed them the way home. + +The two friends thanked the stranger for their help and finally made it back to the subway. They looked back at the incredible journey they had just been on and said goodbye to the stranger, who kindly waved them off. + +"Let's never forget how incredible today was," said one of the friends. "Yes, and let's never forget to thank people who help us," replied the other. +One night, a strong thief appeared in the town. Everyone was very scared when they saw him. + +"Who is he?" asked a small 3-year-old boy. + +"He is a thief," said his mum. + +The thief walked through the streets, looking for things to steal. Suddenly, the little boy saw something and shouted, "Hey thief! Stop!" + +The thief stopped in his tracks. "What do you want, little boy?" he asked. + +The boy pointed to the thief's pockets and said, "You have my ball! Give it back!" + +The thief smiled and handed the ball back to the boy. + +"Wow, you were very strong to stand up to that thief," said the boy's mum, giving him a big hug. + +The thief bowed his head and ran off into the night. Everyone was thankful that the little boy was able to save his ball. +Jack had a new orange bouncing ball. He was so excited to take it outside and bounce it. He saw a big button and said to himself, “I want to bounce my ball on that buttonâ€. So he ran over and jumped as high as he could and bounced the ball on the big button. + +But then Jack’s mom came by and said, “Jack, don’t do that, it’s not nice. You need to be careful and respect other people’s things.†+ +Jack felt sad and looked down. He knew his mom was right, so he put his bouncing ball down and walked away. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to respect other people’s things. If we respect them, they will respect us. +Jane's mom took her to the school to test if she was ready to go. Jane was three, so she was a bit troubled. + +At the school, Jane's mom was talking to a teacher. The teacher said, "Let's give her a few tests." + +Jane looked around nervously. She felt like she was being tested, but she wasn't sure what she was supposed to do. Her mom took her hand and said, "It's okay, honey. The tests are just to help you learn." + +Jane smiled and nodded. She liked when her mom called her honey. Then she went to the testing room with the teacher and began her tests. + +Jane was still a bit troubled, but she tried her best. At the end, the teacher said, "You did great, Jane! Now you can start school." + +Jane was so excited! She said goodbye to the teacher, then hugged her mom tight. She couldn't wait to start school! +Once upon a time there was a kind-hearted woman named Mrs. Brown. She was loved by the people of her town because she was always willing to help those in need. + +One day, Mrs. Brown was doing her laundry when a troubled man came by. He explained that he had been walking for days and just needed someone to show him a bit of kindness. Mrs. Brown welcomed the man in and gave him some food. + +The man promised that he would leave the next day, but Mrs. Brown offered to do his laundry before he left. The man was surprised and grateful. + +While they were working, the man asked Mrs. Brown why she was so kind to strangers. Mrs Brown said that turning trouble into kindness was the most important thing. She said that she could always find joy in helping others. + +The man was so impressed with Mrs. Brown's kind heart that he began helping her finish the laundry. By the end of the day all of the laundry was finished and the man was on his way. + +Mrs. Brown showed us that day that no matter how troubled things may seem, it's important to turn trouble into kindness and look for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three-years-old and loved to explore. One day, Lucy decided to go for a walk in the forest. She was feeling brave and adventurous. + +As Lucy stepped into the forest, she heard a noise from behind her. She turned around but there was nothing there. She felt a bit scared but she kept walking. + +As she walked, Lucy noticed that the path seemed to be much easier than before. She looked around and smiled - the path was so bright and sunny! + +Suddenly, Lucy saw a squirrel in the distance. She wanted to get closer but the squirrel scampered away before Lucy could get to it. She stopped for a minute and tried to think - How could she find the squirrel again? + +At that moment, a deep voice spoke out. "Don't worry little one. The squirrel is hiding behind the big tree ahead. You'll find it there - it's not far yet". Lucy looked around to find the voice and there, standing next to a big tree was a kind fox. + +Lucy thanked the fox and walked ahead. Sure enough, she soon arrived at the big tree. With a happy smile, she saw the squirrel was still there. + +Lucy was so glad that she had been brave enough to go for a walk in the forest. She easily found the squirrel and was happy to be back home at last. +Alice was tired. She had been playing in the park all day and was now ready for a rest. She saw a bench, so she went over and sat down. +Alice watched as another little girl approached her slowly. The little girl was wearing a modest dress and had a shy smile. +Alice said to her, "Hello". +The little girl said, "Hi, I'm Mary. I'm waiting for my mom. She said she'd be back soon." +Alice said, "Well, why don't you sit here and wait with me? Then you won't be so lonely." +Mary nodded and sat next to Alice. They sat in silence until Alice started to feel dry. She said, "Let's go get a drink." +Mary said, "Ok." +So Alice and Mary went to the nearby store and got a refreshing glass of lemonade to help them stay cool. +After they drank the lemonade, Alice and Mary went back to the bench. This time, when Mary's mom came, it wasn't so lonely for Mary anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny called Hop who was very frightened. He had been out in the meadow looking for carrots and suddenly a very fast car had zoomed past. Hop froze in fear and his heart beat incredibly fast. He had never seen such a thing before. + +Suddenly, he heard a small, gentle voice. It was coming from a kind-looking little girl who had noticed Hop and was looking at him with her big, bright eyes. + +"What's wrong little bunny?" she asked with a big smile. + +Hop told her about the scary car that had zoomed past, and the girl stroked his ears gently with her little finger. "Don't worry." she said. "The car is not here now. You are safe." + +Hop felt a lot calmer and he thanked the little girl for being so kind to him. Then he hopped off into the meadow, feeling much braver. +Once upon a time there was a young boy called Sam. Sam lived in a tall house in the forest. Sam was always curious about the world and wanted to explore, so his mom gave him a search map. + +Sam was full of excitement and he put the map in his pocket. He wished his mom a fond goodbye, and took off on his adventure. + +The search brought Sam through the woods, up mountains and along a winding stream. Sam was having a wonderful time and suddenly he saw a cave in the side of a rock. + +The entrance was small and one of the walls was unusually smooth, as if it had been crafted by an expert craftsman. Sam thought he saw something shiny in the corner and decided to investigate. When he got closer, he saw that it was the most beautiful diamond he had ever seen. + +Sam was so excited that he wanted to keep the diamond, but something stopped him. He remembered his mom's words: "Take only what you need." + +So with a heavy heart, Sam returned the diamond back to its place, and only took with him a few memories of the adventure he had. + +In the end, Sam learned the value of contentment and never searched for something he did not need. +Once there was a small girl called Sunshine. She was only three years old, but she loved going on adventures. + +One day, Sunshine decided to explore the forest close to her home. She was so excited to explore and to see what she could find. + +As Sunshine was walking, she suddenly spotted something glimmering in the sunshine. It looked like metal and it was very fine. Sunshine was curious, so she bent down to take a better look. + +What she saw was amazing. It was a fine piece of metal, fashioned into a beautiful butterfly. Sunshine was so excited and she picked it up carefully. + +Just then, Sunshine heard a voice coming from a nearby tree. + +“Hey!†it said. + +Sunshine was surprised, but she looked up and saw a beautiful Fairy. + +“Did you find my fine metal butterfly?†the Fairy asked. + +Sunshine nodded and showed the Fairy the butterfly. + +“It's beautiful!†the Fairy said. “Do you want to keep it?†+ +Sunshine nodded again and the Fairy smiled. She waved her wand, and the metal butterfly began to change and grow. Suddenly, it had grown huge and was fluttering around the forest. + +Sunshine smiled and watched in amazement as the beautiful butterfly flew away. She knew that she had just had the most magical adventure. +Once upon a time there was a mama who liked to raise big, soft cloths up high. She did this every day, so the cloths could float in the sky and make the world nicer. + +One day, mama's baby sister asked her to put on her soft cloth. Mama got a big, gentle cloth and wrapped it around the baby sister. She lifted the baby sister up high and sang a special song. The baby sister smiled and laughed. Mama was so happy that she kept raising the cloth around the baby sister higher and higher until the sky was full of gentle cloths. + +The two of them were so happy together, that mama kept raising cloths by the sky every day until it was filled with soft, gentle cloths. It was beautiful! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jim. Jim was independent and loved to play. One day, he went to a playground to play with his friends. He put on his shirt and his shoes and was ready to start. + +At first, Jim was alone, but soon his friends arrived. They saw a great game they wanted to try. It was a game where they had to score points. + +Jim's friends asked, "Will you join us Jim?" Jim smiled and said, "I would love to". + +So, Jim and his friends played the game. They had so much fun! Each time someone scored a point, everyone cheered. At the end, Jim was the winner with the highest score. + +Jim was very proud of himself and his friends congratulated him. He felt very independent and happy. + +All in all, Jim had an amazing day. And he was happy to wear his shirt and shoes that he had put on before! +Once upon a time, there were two sisters who loved to bake. Every day, the sisters would make yummy treats together in the kitchen. + +One day, the older sister said to her younger sister, “Let’s make a special, healthy treat!†The younger sister was so excited. + +The sisters decided to bake a cake. They mixed up some eggs, butter and a little bit of sugar. Then, they added some fruits and nuts so the cake would be healthy. + +The sisters stirred the batter and poured it into a pan. Then, the older sister said: “Let’s get our fingers ready so we can put our mark on the cake!†The sisters used their fingers to put a pattern on the top of the cake. + +When the cake had finished baking, the sisters proudly showed it off to their mom. She was so proud of her daughters who had made something healthy and creative together. + +The moral of the story is that working together is fun and can help us make something amazing and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who wanted to hurry somewhere. She rushed through the forest and soon she felt very thirsty. + +"Oh no," she said. "I need something to drink!" + +But when she came to a river, she was in for a surprise. The water was bitter and she knew that if she drank it she would become very sick. + +"What can I do?" she thought. + +Then, she heard a voice from the trees. "If you hurry and find some sweet leaves," it said, "you can make the water safe to drink." + +The woman hurriedly searched the forest and soon found sweet leaves which she put into the river. Instantly, the water was sweet and the woman was able to drink it without becoming sick. + +The woman had learned an important lesson. Sometimes when you rush through life, it is important to stop and be smart about the choices that you make. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was feeling very gloomy. He wasn't sure why, but he just felt so sad all the time. + +One day he decided to go on a journey to try and heal the sadness that he was feeling. So he set off in search of something that could help him. + +As he walked, he heard a ringing sound coming from a nearby bell. He walked over to the bell and he reached out to touch it. As soon as he touched it, a feeling of warmth and happiness surrounded him. He felt his gloominess start to heal. + +He realised that the bell must have magical powers so he decided to start carrying it around with him. Everywhere he went, the ringing of the bell lifted his spirits and he was finally feeling happy again. + +The little boy was so pleased with his discovery that he decided to share the bell with everyone he met. Whenever someone was feeling gloomy, he would ring the bell and the magical warmth from the bell would make them feel better. + +He had finally found a way to heal his own sadness and the sadness of others. +Once there was an adventurous boy. He was very persistent. One day he wanted to explore the garden. He walked around and soon saw a big gate. + +He asked his mother: "Can I unlock this?" + +His mother smiled and gave him the key. "Of course, my love. Go ahead and explore", she said. + +The boy was so happy and excited that he unlocked the gate. He went inside the garden and saw a friendly spider on the wall. + +The boy smiled and asked the spider: "Can I play with you?" + +The spider nodded and the boy started playing. They played all morning, until the sun was high in the sky. + +The boy started to get tired, but he was still very persistent. He wanted to keep playing with his new friend. + +So they kept playing until it was time to go back home. The boy wished his new friend goodbye and promised to come back tomorrow. He gave him a goodbye hug and locked the gate behind him. What a wonderful day! +Once there was a little girl called Anna. Anna was very happy and always had a smile on her face. + +Anna's parents were worried, though. They wanted Anna to try something new, but they didn't know what. + +Then Anna's mother had an idea. She took out a big pot and started to cook up something delicious. + +Anna watched, amazed, as her mother cooked. She took out lots of yummy ingredients and added them to the pot. + +When it was finished, Anna's mother tasted her creation. She smiled and said, "It's delicious! Let's eat it together." + +Anna felt so excited! She opened her mouth very wide and took a big spoonful. She smiled and said, "Mmmm, this is delicious!" + +Anna's parents were relieved. They were so happy that Anna had tried something new and enjoyed it. They hugged her and said, "We won't worry anymore!" +John wanted to go to the park but his mother said no. He started to cry and insist that he wanted to go. His mother laughed and took out a wagon. "If you want to go to the park, you'll need to pull this wagon," she said. John was a clever little boy, so he figured out a plan. He filled the wagon with his stuffed animals and gave it a big pull. + +He pulled and pulled until he arrived at the park. Everyone was so surprised to see a little boy pulling a wagon full of stuffed animals. He was so proud that he had insisted on going to the park. + +John smiled with satisfaction as he whispered to himself, "I'm so clever!" +Once upon a time there were two friends called Fred and Steve. Steve wanted to go on an adventure and told Fred to come with him. They grabbed their backpacks and set off. + +As they crossed the sea, they saw an island. It was very unique, with a big hill and lots of trees. Fred and Steve were so excited. + +They decided to explore the island. As they walked up the hill, they heard a funny noise. Then they heard it again. They looked at each other wondering what it was. + +Steve said, "Let's go and see!" So they got closer and realised it was a parrot that was saying "hello"! The parrot could repeat what they said. Fred and Steve kept talking to it and the parrot kept repeating it back. They laughed with joy. + +At the end of the day, Fred and Steve said goodbye to the parrot and sailed away from the unique island. +"Look, mummy! An aeroplane!" Andrew said with excitement. + +Mummy looked up in the sky and smiled. "Let's go and explore it," she said. + +Andrew and mummy walked to the aeroplane and mummy showed Andrew how to open the door. Inside, Andrew discovered lots of good things. He spotted his favourite toy car and he saw a model aeroplane, too. + +"Can I keep it? Can I, mummy?" Andrew asked. + +Mummy smiled. "Yes, it looks like you've made a good discovery," she said. + +Andrew was very happy. He grabbed the toys and said, "Thank you, mummy. I love these! I'm so glad I discovered the aeroplane." + +Mummy and Andrew hugged and went home with the good discovery. +Monica was an adorable three year old girl with a special talent. Every day her mom would encourage her to show off her skills for the camera. Monica loved to dance and she enjoyed making funny faces for the camera. One day, her mom said Monica could take the camera to show her friends at school. + +Monica was so excited to take the camera to school. She wanted to show everyone how talented she was and what a good dancer she was! She couldn't wait to show off her moves in front of her friends. + +When Monica got to school, she put on a big show for her friends. They all clapped and cheered as Monica danced, laughed, and made silly faces for the camera. Monica's friends were so impressed and were encouraging her to do more. + +Monica felt so proud of herself, and she decided to keep practicing her talents at home and take the camera to school every day. Now, Monica and her friends enjoy watching her shows and her mom is still encouraging her to keep sharing her talents with the world. Monica is truly an adorable and talented girl! +Maggie was a 3 year old girl. She was getting ready to go to the park. She put on her fancy dress and shoes, excited to show them off. + +Maggie's mom then asked her, "Maggie, where do you plan to go?". + +Maggie answered, "I'm going to the park, to play with my friends!" She said with a smile on her face. + +Maggie's mom said, "Okay, but make sure you're careful. If you feel any pain, let me know immediately." + +Maggie nodded and said, "Okay, Mama. I'll be careful." She gave her mom a hug and then ran off to the park. + +Maggie had a great time at the park. She played on the slides and swings, and made new friends. She didn't experience any pain, and when it was time to go, she felt sad to leave. + +Maggie went home and told her mom all about her day. Her mom was relieved to hear that Maggie had a great time and that she hadn't experienced any pain. She told Maggie to wear her fancy dress to the park again next time. + +Maggie was excited and couldn't wait to go back to the park the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to sail her boat. She would sail it every day in the lake near her house and loved nothing more than to go out and explore. + +One day, when she was sailing her boat, she saw an ugly teaspoon floating in the water. She thought it looked quite interesting, so she sailed her boat over to it and reached out to grab it. + +Suddenly, a big, mean bird flew down from above and started to squawk at her. It angrily told her to leave the teaspoon alone. + +The little girl was so scared that she began to cry. She wanted to take the teaspoon home but the bird was so angry and fierce. She was too scared to keep trying, so sadly she put her boat away and went back home. +One day Lolli and her mommy were walking along the land. Lolli asked, "Mommy, what are we doing now?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "We are going to polish something incredible." + +Lolli was so excited and asked, "What are we going to polish?" + +Mommy said, "We are going to polish a special rock I found in the land. It is so sparkly and beautiful, it needs to be polished so it can shine even brighter." + +Lolli loved helping mommy and she asked, "Can I polish too?" + +Mommy said, "Of course you can! You are going to do an incredible job!" + +Lolli grabbed the cloth and the polish and began to work. She polished and polished until the rock sparkled like the sun! + +Mommy smiled and said, "Incredible! That looks perfect." + +Lolli was so proud that she had helped her mommy turn the rock into something even more incredible. +Pete and his mom were walking in the garden. He wanted to pick some flowers. He saw a big bucket and could not reach it. + +"Mom, can I have the bucket?", asked Pete. + +"Of course you can, Pete. Lean down and grab it, it's easy!", said his mom. + +Pete leaned over and grabbed the bucket. He was very happy. He started picking flowers and put them inside the bucket. He was so excited that he almost tripped over! + +His mom smiled and told him to take it easy. Pete continued picking flowers, but very carefully, until the bucket was full. + +"Mission accomplished!", said Pete. + +His mom smiled and said, "Let's go inside now and arrange all the flowers!" + +Pete smiled and took the full bucket indoors. He was pleased with himself and successfully completed his mission! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Robin. She was only three years old. Every day Robin went out to play in the garden. She loved to look for pretty flowers and collect leaves for her little basket. + +One afternoon, Robin wanted to hide something special. She had a little teaspoon that her grandmother had given her. It was very special because it was so shiny and sparkly. + +Robin looked around and realised there was a big bush. She decided to hide the teaspoon there. She thought it would be an easy place to find the spoon again. + +But when Robin went to find the teaspoon again, she couldn't see it. Her heart sank. She searched and searched, but the spoon was nowhere to be found. + +Robin called her dad to help her find the teaspoon. When they finally found it, Dad reminded Robin that things like that cannot be easily lost if they have been put away in a safe place. He also told her to never hide things in places she can't easily see. + +That was a lesson that Robin learnt that day. She decided to always put away her special things in the same place so she could find them easily whenever she wanted. +Once there was a friendly little boy called Joe. He liked to play with stamps and postcards. + +One day Joe put a stamp onto a postcard. He wanted to send it to a special friend. He wanted to make sure it was stuck on really well, so he licked the back of the stamp and pressed it down. + +"Oh no!" gasped Joe. He had smudged the stamp and it had ruined the postcard. + +"What shall I do?" he said. + +Suddenly Joe noticed a friendly fairy standing near him. She had a sparkly wand in her hand. + +"I can help!" said the fairy. She waved her wand and a special kind of magic sparkled in the air. + +When the sparkles had gone, Joe discovered that the stamp had disappeared from the postcard. The fairy had used her wand to remove it! + +"Thank you fairy!" said Joe. With a friendly smile, the fairy waved goodbye and vanished. + +Joe was soon able to post his postcard, with a brand new, perfect stamp on the front. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Mark and Tony. Mark had a shiny new vest that was bright blue. Tony asked Mark if he could borrow it, but Mark said no. + +Mark said, "This vest is mine. I'm not sharing it." Tony asked again, but Mark said again no. + +Tony was sad, because he felt Mark was being very selfish. He told Mark, "Locking something away so no one can enjoy it makes it pretty silly." + +Mark thought about what Tony said, and he realized that Tony was right. It was selfish of him to keep the vest all to himself. + +He opened the lock and handed the vest to Tony. Both boys were happy. They shared the vest and had lots of fun. + +This story teaches us a valuable lesson. Sharing is caring. When we are kind to our friends, they will be kind to us in return. +Once upon a time, there was a generous man called Steve. He had lots of friends, but he liked to spend time alone. One day, Steve was walking through the forest and, as he was looking up at all the trees, he saw a beautiful, colourful picture in the sky. + +Curious, he asked the bird flying across the sky, "What is that picture?" + +The bird replied, "That is the most beautiful gift I can ever give you. I leave it for you as a sign of my generosity." + +Not wanting to miss the opportunity, Steve picked the picture up and carefully put it in his backpack. As he returned home, he knew that this picture was going to be a special reminder of his generous friend. + +The next day, Steve opened the picture and was amazed at the beauty. Every time he looked at it, he felt grateful for the generous gesture of his friend. + +It was then that Steve knew his friend was never leaving him, and their friendship would always be special. +Sam was walking through the house when he came to a bookcase. It was hidden behind a big chair. He thought it looked very interesting. He wanted to take a closer look at it. + +So, Sam walked up to the bookcase and said, "Wow, this is cool!" He started to reach out and touch it, when suddenly he heard a voice from behind him say, "What do you think you're doing?" +Sam turned around and saw his mom standing there. + +His mom said, "That bookcase needs to be moved out of the way. Can you help me cut it up into small pieces?" + +Sam said, "Sure, mommy! I can do that!" His mom smiled and gave him a pair of scissors. + +He carefully cut up the bookcase into tiny pieces. His mom was very happy and said, "Great job, Sam! You did a wonderful job of helping me cut up that bookcase." + +Sam felt proud and happy too. He had helped his mom and made the bookcase disappear. It was now hidden away forever. +Once there was a little girl who was feeling very anxious. She hugged her teddy bear close to her and it made her feel a bit better. Then she saw a horse in the park. She was still a bit anxious, but she was brave and shyly walked over to him. The horse softly whinnied and the girl bravely reached out her hand to pet him. The horse nickered softly, and the girl felt more comforted. + +The horse put his big fluffy head in her lap and she hugged him gently. The girl's anxiety slowly disappeared as the horse comforted her. She brushed the horse's mane and he nuzzled her head. The girl smiled, finally feeling at ease. It was amazing how something so big and strong could make her feel so loved. + +The girl gave the horse one last hug before she left the park. She waved goodbye and the horse whinnied back. She walked home feeling so comforted. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Their names were Harry and Sally. They went to the park to play. + +Harry had brought a napkin to eat his snack. Sally was troubled, because she had nothing to eat. Harry noticed this and said, “If you want, you can have half of my napkin.†+ +Sally was very happy, and said, “Thank you so much! That’s very kind!†They split the napkin in half and shared the snack. They continued playing until it was time to take a nap. + +Harry and Sally were so happy and agreed to go to the park again soon. The two friends hugged and said goodbye. They both had a big smile on their faces. +One day, Tom was walking down the street when he spotted a grumpy lizard. Tom decided that he wanted to keep it as a pet and so he went to lift it up. But the lizard was too fast for Tom and dashed away. + +Tom was very disappointed, but he hadn't given up yet. He decided to come back the next day and try to lift the lizard again. + +The next day, Tom was back at the place where he had seen the lizard. He kept looking around until he spotted the grumpy-looking lizard sitting right in front of him. + +Tom was so excited and he slowly bent down to lift it up. This time, he was successful! He held the little lizard in his hands and was so pleased with his achievement. + +Tom was feeling so content, until he realized that the lizard was still grumpy and it wanted to get away. But this time, it was too late. Tom had found his new pet lizard! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to play in the garden. One day he was playing and spotted a long stick. He picked it up and it was very flexible. He ran around the garden with the stick and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, Jack decided to try and cut the stick with a saw. He started to saw the stick, but it was very difficult. He put more and more effort into it and eventually the stick started to get shorter. But then the saw slipped and he shouted out in surprise! + +Jack's mum heard the yell and ran out to see what was wrong. Jack was holding the two pieces of the cut stick in his hands. He looked up at his mum and said, "Mum, I'm sorry. I thought it would be easy to cut the stick, but it wasn't." + +Mum smiled and said, "It's okay, Jack. I'm glad you were flexible enough to adjust when the saw slipped." She hugged Jack and then they played together in the garden for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy and her best friend, a bear called Benjamin. One day they were feeling very bored and wanted something to do. So they went to Daisy’s house and found a old board. + +“Let’s finish this board!†said Daisy. + +“Okay!†said Benjamin. + +They got to work and it wasn’t too long before the board was finished. + +Daisy said “This board looks regular. What shall we do with it?†+ +Benjamin said “Let’s make a game!†+ +And so they did. They had lots of fun playing a regular game with the board. Every day, the two friends would laugh and smile as they enjoyed their regular game. + +And this is how Daisy and Benjamin finished their board and found a way to pass their time happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, she wanted to go and explore the meadow behind her house. + +So she stepped outside into the strange, wide world with her trusty teddy bear by her side. + +Sarah ventures further into the meadow, then she sees a tall, giant plant. It was so tall, it almost touched the sky! Sarah was scared but she decided to get a closer look. The plant had bright, green leaves and a big, round fruit. + +Sarah was feeling brave and decided to have a drink of the fruit's juice. She took a big drink and it was sweet and juicy! + +Then, suddenly, the big plant started to move. It said to Sarah, "What are you doing, little one? Get away from me!" Sarah was really scared and she quickly stepped away from the stand. + +The end. +Mama and Papa took Ayesha to the park one day. Ayesha was very excited to be out in the fresh air. As they played, they noticed a family with a beautiful girl. Mama and Papa introduced themselves. + +Mama said, “Hi there, we’re Mama, Papa, and Ayesha.†+ +The family said, “Nice to meet you. We are Sally and Tom, and this is our daughter, Emma.†+ +Ayesha smiled and said, “Hi!†+ +So, Mama and Papa introduced Ayesha to the family. They all played together. Ayesha and Emma laughed and ran around the park, enjoying themselves. + +At the end of the day, Mama and Papa said goodbye to Sally and Tom and thanked them for introducing them to their family. Ayesha waved goodbye to Emma and they all said they had a beautiful time together. + +Then, they all went home with happy hearts. +John was in his room, looking out the window. He saw a streak of lightning across the sky and he said, "Wow!" + +His mom came over and said, "What's that?" + +John said, "Lightning!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's right. Do you know why lightning is so special?" + +John thought for a moment and then said, "I guess it's funny!" + +His mom laughed and said, "That's right. It's very funny. Lightning can be scary, but it can also be exciting." + +John nodded and said, "Lightning is cool." + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes it is. Let's go outside and look at the lightning together." + +John smiled and said, "Okay, let's do it!" +Once upon a time, there was a baby called Bill. Bill was three years old and he was very curious about the world. + +One day, Bill asked his mom: "What is this funny looking thing, Mommy?" Bill was looking at something on the kitchen table - it was an odd shaped pasta. + +"Oh, that's weird pasta, darling," his mom said with a smile. "It tastes delicious. Would you like some?" + +Bill nodded eagerly, so his mom put some on his plate. She then went back to the kitchen to make some more. + +When it was time to eat, Bill tried a little of the weird pasta. It was strange, but he liked it. + +As they were eating, Bill asked his mom: "Why is it called weird pasta?" + +His mom smiled and answered, "Some things just don't have an easy answer, but it's good to ask questions." + +As the weeks went by, Bill kept asking his mom "why" and "how" things worked. He was learning so much! + +He also kept eating weird pasta and soon realized that this strange-looking food was one of his favorite dishes. He had learned to love things that were a little weird. +Once upon a time there was a giant icicle. It glistened in the sun and was taller than the trees. + +One day, a little boy named Peter saw the icicle and said, "I want to see what's inside!" He grabbed a hammer and started to tap on the icy surface. + +The icicle cracked open and Peter peered inside. To his surprise, he saw a trunk! He grabbed the trunk and tried to open the lid, but it was stuck. He tugged and tugged but it wouldn't open. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It said, "Come on in, Peter!" + +Peter was amazed. He cautiously entered the trunk and found himself in a strange, icy world full of snow and ice. + +He heard the voice again. It said, "Welcome to the land of snow! I'm the Ice Queen!" + +Peter gasped and said, "This is the best adventure ever!" He hugged the Ice Queen and explored the icy realm. He realized he had found a secret and magical place. + +The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Ella was feeling very hungry. She searched around the house for something to eat, but she could not find anything. + +"Mommy, where can I find food?" Ella asked. + +"I think you should go performance some knee pushes," said her mother. + +Ella looked at her mom curiously. "What do knee pushes have to do with food?" + +Her mother smiled. "Trust me, if you perform some knee pushes, something special will happen!" + +Ella shrugged and started doing knee pushes. At first, she was bored and not feeling very hungry, but soon she began to feel a bit more hungry. + +Soon, she was doing knee pushes faster and faster and finally, she felt something on her chin. She opened her eyes, and there was a slice of pie waiting for her! + +"Woah!" Ella said, amazed. + +"See, I told you that if you performed some knee pushes, something special would happen!" her mother said. + +Ella finished her pie and was feeling very satisfied. She was so grateful to her mother for showing her that something special could come out of doing knee pushes. +Once upon a time, there was a family of five. Mommy, Daddy, and their three children. The youngest was a naughty girl who liked to cause trouble. + +Mommy and Daddy were always patient and kind with their children, but sometimes the little girl was too naughty and had to be punished. + +One day, the naughty girl was feeling extra daring and she decided to break Daddy's model car. When Mommy and Daddy saw what she had done, they knew that punishment was needed. + +So, Mommy told the naughty girl to go to her room for an hour, which she did. After her time in her room was up, the naughty girl came out and said she was sorry for breaking Daddy's model car. Mommy and Daddy still loved the naughty girl and forgave her, and all was right in the family again! +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a special note. Whenever she felt sad or mad she would take the note out of her pocket and read it. It always made her happy and feel better. + +One day she decided to share her note with others, so she began to increase the number of copies of the note. She said to each person, "Read this when you need help feeling happy!" + +At first, everyone seemed excited and happy, but then something sour happened. One of the copies of the note was stolen! + +The girl was very sad and had to start over. But she decided to try again and increase the number of copies of the note one more time. This time she kept a better watch over them, and everyone was very happy that the note was still safe. + +The girl was so proud of herself for not giving up, and she was glad that more people could get help from her special note. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old girl named Sarah who loved to go on walks and explore the world around her. She was always on the look out for a new and exciting adventure. On one of her walks, she stumbled upon a beautiful pond surrounded by lush green trees, flowers, and tall grass. + +Sarah had never seen such a magical place. She decided to sit down and just observe. She was so calm, you could almost hear the gentle sound of a breeze rustling through the trees. Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of something glittering in the water. + +She moved closer and noticed a fish swimming in the pond, signing. She was confused, and tried to sign back, but the fish kept signing the same thing. After some time, Sarah finally understood what the fish was trying to say - be kind and always lend a helping hand to those in need. + +Sarah quickly understood the moral of the story and from then on, she went out of her way to help those in need, no matter how small. Even as a three year old, she was making the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful princess. She had many people that adored her, in fact, everyone in the kingdom was quite fond of her. One day, the princess was walking through the garden when a jealous witch appeared. + +The witch said to the princess, “I am jealous of your beauty.†+ +The princess replied, “Why would you be jealous? I remain the same everyday.†+ +The witch got angry and decided to curse the princess. No matter how hard the princess tried to move from one place to another, she could not. She remained in the same spot, unable to move. + +The prince, seeing the princess's plight, rushed to her side. He told her that he would take her far away and make sure she was safe. + +He picked up the princess gently in his arms and carried her away, far away from the jealous witch. The princess and the prince lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She loved to explore the woods. One day, Mia decided to go for an adventure. She asked her mum for permission and her mum said yes. + +Mia was so glad and quickly ran out into the woods. As she walked, she came across a beautiful herb garden. There were all sorts of herbs in the garden and Mia felt very curious. + +Suddenly, a little rabbit appeared in front of her. + +'Would you like to explore the garden with me?' asked the rabbit. + +Mia was very excited and said yes. The rabbit lead Mia to all the different herbs, telling her their names, how they smelled and how they tasted. Mia was so surprised because she knew nothing about herbs and was glad to learn all this new stuff. + +At the end of their journey, the rabbit turned to Mia and said, 'You've been such a great explorer. Here, take this herb as a thank you!' + +Mia was so pleased and thanked the rabbit. She felt so proud of all that she had discovered and went home with a big smile. +It was a cold winter day. The trees were icy and the ground was frozen. Little Henry had his toboggan and he was so excited for this winter activity! + +"Let's go sledding, Henry!" his mum said. + +Henry happily agreed. He got to the top of the hill and squealed in glee. + +"Ready, set, go!" his mum yelled. + +Henry's toboggan was speeding down the hill and it felt amazing. + +Suddenly, there was a loud crunching noise and Henry fell off the toboggan. The sled had crashed into a big icy cushion at the bottom of the hill. + +Henry started to cry. He was hurt and his mum ran over to help him. + +"Oh, Henry! Are you okay?" she said with concern. + +Henry was very upset. He had been thrown off the toboggan and he was in pain. + +Luckily, it was nothing serious, but Henry learned an important lesson that day - always pay attention to where you are going when sleighing and never go too fast! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Noah. Noah looked out of his window one day and he saw something special. He could see far away and he could see lots of green landscape. He felt so happy that he asked his mom if he could go for a walk and see the beautiful landscape. His mom said yes but she was a bit anxious. + +So Noah and his mom went for a walk and when they got to the green landscape, something was wrong. There were many trees that were cut down and a lot of rubbish on the ground. Noah was so sad and he asked his mom why the landscape was in such a mess. His mom said it must be the bad grown-ups who ruined it. Then she hugged Noah and said, + +"We can fix it! We can help clean up the mess and then it will look as good as new again. We'll make the landscape look beautiful like it used to be." + +Noah and his mom spent the day tidying up the landscape. And when they had finished, Noah felt very proud of what they'd achieved. He knew that it was important to look after the world, so that everyone can enjoy its beauty. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Pete and Lily. They lived in a big village by the sea. One day, Pete and Lily decided to go on an adventure. + +Pete said, “Let’s go explore! I have a basket.†Lily exclaimed, “Where will we go?†Pete smiled and said, “Let me lead!†+ +Pete and Lily went walking along a pale path, through a big meadow. Pete carried the basket, which had snacks and drinks inside. They came to a big river. Pete said, “Let’s go fishing!†+ +Lily smiled and said, “Wow! That sounds fun.†Pete gave Lily a fishing pole and said, “I will show you how it works.†Soon, Pete and Lily were fishing for fish and filling the basket with their catches. They had a wonderful time and made lots of memories. +Bob was a fat boy. He was very naughty. Whenever he went to the grocery store with his mom he always tried to grab all the candy he could see. His mom warned him to behave, but he never listened. + +One day at the grocery store when Bob's mom was busy talking to the storekeeper, Bob stretched his arm into the candy aisle and started grabbing handfuls of sweets. He put them into his pockets without paying for them. + +The storekeeper noticed what he was doing and a strong voice called out "Hey, little boy! That's very naughty behavior!" But Bob was too quick, and he ran away with the candy. + +The storekeeper called the police who came quickly and arrested Bob. His mom was very sad, as Bob had misbehaved and was now in lots of trouble. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog named Spot. He lived in a big house with his owner Bill. Every morning Bill would get up early and take Spot outside for a walk. They would walk around the lake and Spot would splash in the water and smell the trees. + +One day Bill spotted a beautiful scale on the ground. He wanted to pick it up and take it home, so he asked Spot to fetch it. Spot ran to the scale and back to Bill without hesitation. + +Once they were home Bill washed the scale in warm water and dried it off. He put it on the shelf in his bedroom. + +Every morning Spot would jump up on the bed to give Bill a hug. He would always glance at the scale and wag his tail. Spot knew that under his furry coat lay the most loyal heart, and he was proud of it! +Lily was at the train station with her family. She saw the train arrive, it was very modern. When Lily saw the train she wanted to get on and go for a ride. + +Mum said "No darling, it's not for us. We are waiting for our train." + +Lily was disappointed, she wanted to go on the train. She shouted "No! I want to go on that train! Call it now!" + +Mum replied, "We can't, it's not our train. We have to wait for the train that we are supposed to be on." + +Lily started to cry, she was annoyed that she couldn't get on the train. Mum said " Be patient, our train will be here soon." + +After a few minutes, the train they were waiting for arrived. Lily was happy, she knew she could ride the train soon. When her family got on the modern train, she had a huge smile on her face. All was good! +Once upon a time, there was a pink puppy called Poppy. Poppy was so excited because it was her first day of school. She started to get dressed and put on her best shirt with pink stripes. She then grabbed her favorite makeup and rushed off with a smile. + +When Poppy arrived at school, the teacher welcomed her warmly. All the other kids were playing together and Poppy couldn't wait to join them. She made her way towards the group and said, “Hello everyone, I'm Poppy, what are we playing?†+ +The other children laughed and said, “We're playing dress-up! We're all trying on different costumes and pretend makeup. Wanna join us?†+ +“Sure†Poppy replied eagerly, “I love playing dress-up and I have the best makeup!†She took out a box of pink eye shadows and lipsticks and began to put on the makeup while the other kids watched in awe! + +Everyone had so much fun and it was a great way to start the new school year. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who liked to peek out the window. One day he plucked up the courage to peek outside and he saw something smooth and shiny. He asked mum "What is that?" Mum said "That is called a slide, you can go down it and it will be lots of fun". + +The little boy was so excited, he wanted to see what it felt like to go down the slide so he ran out of the house and jumped onto it. It felt so smooth and he couldn't believe his luck. He shouted with joy and went down the slide over and over again. + +The little boy asked his mum "Is there more to the slide?". She said "Yes, come and peek over here and you will see". He went over to have a peek and saw that behind the slide was a big ball pit full of plastic balls. The little boy squealed with delight. + +Mum said "Be careful when you fall into the ball pit, you must make sure you land smoothly". The little boy nodded and took a running jump into the pit. It felt so soft and smooth and he stayed there all afternoon. + +He was having so much fun that he didn't want to leave, but eventually he had to go home. He waved goodbye to the slide and the ball pit, vowing to come back soon. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Jack and he was only three years old. He had a back yard that was surrounded by a strong fence. All day long he would play in the yard, running and chasing butterflies. + +One day, Jack noticed the gate of the yard. It was locked! He couldn't understand why it won't open. + +He asked his mother, “Mommy, why is the yard locked?†His mother replied, “Well, that's because it keeps you safe from the world outside, sweetheart. I lock it to keep you safe.†+ +Jack nodded his head and said, “Ok! I'll be careful not to open it!†His mother smiled and said, “That's my brave boy.†+ +Jack ran off to explore the strong fence and play in his backyard. He was safe and happy, knowing that his mother had locked the yard to keep him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and was so full of wonder. + +One day, while Sarah was playing in the garden, a bee came buzzing by. Sarah was scared and swatted it with her hand. She felt a sharp pain and when she looked at her hand she saw a big red mark. She started crying. + +Her mother heard Sarah and quickly came outside. She asked, "What is the matter darling?" + +Sarah replied, "A bee came and I slapped it!" + +Her mother smiled and said, "That bee was so dizzy after you slapped it, I'm sure it flew away happy." + +Sarah smiled and said, "Now I'm sure there will be no more buzzing bees in our garden." Her mother nodded and gave her a big hug and said, "let's go find some more wonders." + +Together, mother and daughter soon found themselves exploring the backyard and discovering all sorts of new and exciting things. And Sarah never saw another bee for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a patient rock. Every day it would sit in the same spot, watching people walk by. One day, a man in a bright suit walked up and said, "I've got something special for you!". + +The man was holding a big book. He opened it and said, "If you sign this, it will make you much happier!". So the rock decided to do it. It used its strong little grip to make a mark in the book. + +The man was so happy that he gave the rock a big hug. From that day on, the rock felt different. It was more patient with people who stopped to take pictures or just give it a pat. It knew that with patience, anything is possible. +Once upon a time, there was a generous girl named Lucy who lived in a village. She wanted to make everyone happy, so she always tried to be kind. One day, she heard the moon was looking sad. "Why are you so sad?" asked Lucy, looking up. + +"I'm sad because I'm too far away to make sure everyone is safe," said the moon. "If I could just be closer, I could prevent bad things from happening." + +Lucy said she'd help, but she didn't know how. "You'll think of something, Lucy," said the moon. "You always find a way." + +That night, Lucy had a plan. She quickly gathered her friends and her family. She told them about the moon, how it wanted to help, and asked if they could help. Her generous friends and family took lots of buckets of water and built a ladder to the moon. + +Finally, they reached the moon. Lucy said thank you to her friends and family. "Now that the moon is closer, we can prevent bad things from happening," said Lucy. The moon was so happy, and everyone lived happily ever after. The moon watches over the village every night, and everyone knows it's there to prevent bad things from happening. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She was three years old and very curious. One day her mother said, "Daisy, it's time to do something special. I'm going to teach you a new skill that you get to perform!" + +Daisy was very excited. She eagerly followed her mother to the living room. There, her mother showed her how to do the hokey pokey. Daisy was definitely a natural, and she was soon performing the dance with her best moves. + +Afterward, Daisy's mother said, "See Daisy, when you learn something new it can be fun to perform it." Daisy knew she had achieved something wonderful, and she felt very proud of herself. + +Daisy's mother also said, "Remember, if you keep learning new things it can be both sweet and rewarding!" Daisy was so happy with her new moves, and she smiled a very big smile. + +The moral of the story is that when you are willing to learn new things it can be both sweet and rewarding! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Amy and Steve. They went for a walk in the woods. As they walked, they saw an old, tall log. Amy was curious and wanted to look at what was inside the log. + +Amy said to Steve, "Let's look inside!" Steve replied, "No, you shouldn't be curious about this log. We should just keep walking." + +But Amy didn't listen to Steve. She wanted to know what was inside so she climbed the log and peered in. Once she was at the top, she was surprised to find something very special! It was a box of toys! It included dolls, blocks, and cars. All kinds of toys! + +Amy smiled and shouted down to Steve, "Look! Toys!" + +Steve climbed up the log and looked into the box with Amy. He smiled and they both enjoyed playing with the toys until it was time to go home. + +The end. +Frankie was a very stubborn three year old. He always wanted to win every game he played. + +One day, his mom was playing with him and his dad. She had a piece of string and was holding each end. She called it a tug of war. + +Frankie wanted to win so he insisted that he could pull as hard as he could. But, when he pulled too hard, he accidently pulled the string right out of his mom's hands. + +Frankie was so determined to win this tug of war, he insisted they play again. His dad was a little worried and said, "Francesco, if you pull too hard again, we won't be able to play again." + +But, Frankie was too stubborn to listen. He insisted one more time and this time, he was very careful. He pulled and pulled but the string stayed put. Finally, he won the game! His mom and dad were so proud of him! +Once upon a time there was a family. The family was in their automobile. They were driving along a road. The sky was clear. + +The family drove and drove, with the sun shining down. Suddenly they arrived at a nice place. It was a special spot with many flowers and green grass. + +The family got out of the automobile and the 3 year old boy ran around. He ran and ran and ran. He saw bunnies and birds, trees and bushes. He even saw a lake with a small duck swimming in it. It was so exciting! + +The family stayed in the nice spot for a long time. They laughed and played and ate snacks. Then when evening came they drove back in their automobile. The sky was still clear and soon they arrived home. + +The end! +Once there was a little girl who went for a walk with her dad. As they walked, they saw a big red ball sitting in their path. The little girl's dad said to her, "Let's pass the ball and see where it goes!" So they did. + +They followed the ball as it rolled away down the path. Eventually, it stopped near some hot rocks. The little girl's dad said to her, "Whoa! It's hot here! Let's pick up the ball and pass it away." + +So they did. But as they passed the ball, the little girl accidentally dropped it right into the hottest part of the rocks. The ball quickly got red and VERY hot! + +The little girl's dad said to her, "That was very hot! We must pass the ball away really quickly!" So they did – and this time they took it safely back home. +One day, Robby and his little brother were playing together. Robby wanted to be a superhero, so he picked up a big stick and pretended it was his superpowers. Robby was so excited and swung the stick hard to strike the tree. Suddenly, the stick hit a hole and broke into two pieces. Robby's brother was anxious and afraid that their mom would be mad. + +Robby didn't know what to do, so he started to cry. His brother saw him and said, "Don't worry, Robby. Let's go and get help from our mom." Robby stopped crying and felt better. He nodded his head and said, "Ok". + +The two brothers ran off to find their mom. When they saw her, they both said "Mom, we broke the stick, we're sorry". But their mom wasn't mad. She smiled and said "Oh, it's okay boys. Accidents happen. Let's go get another stick, okay?". + +Robby and his brother smiled. They were relieved that their mom wasn't mad. "Thank you Mom," they said and hugged her tightly. +Once upon a time, a creative cow named Hoppy lived on a small farm. He loved to sing and charm the other animals on the farm with his songs. One chilly morning, he shivered as he trotted about the meadow. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice calling out, "Hoppy! Hoppy! Come and play with me!" It was the farmer's 3-year-old daughter, Amelie. She had a bright smile and two shiny pigtails, and she loved animals. + +Hoppy replied, "Yes, Amelie. I will come and play." He trotted towards her and she grabbed his soft fur with her little hands. Together they laughed and chased each other around the meadow, with Hoppy's big hooves stamping the grass. + +They had such a grand time that Hoppy soon forgot he ever felt cold. He and Amelie enjoyed the sunshine, and when evening fell, Hoppy gave her a big hug and a kiss goodnight, grateful for her love and friendship. +One morning, Lucy was feeling proud. She looked in the mirror and saw something wonderful. One of her teeth had fallen out! + +She looked for her mum to show her what had happened. + +"Mum, mum! Look, my tooth fell out!" she shouted. + +Mum smiled proudly. "That's amazing! You must be so happy." + +"I am," Lucy replied. She looked at the tooth in her hand with delight. + +Mum had an idea. "Would you like to put the tooth under your pillow? That way the Tooth Fairy will leave you a present!" + +Lucy was excited. She put the tooth under her pillow and then went to bed. + +When she woke up, Lucy was amazed. There was a small box resting on her pillow - the Tooth Fairy had come! Inside the box there was some sweet money and a note. It said "Reverse the coins – good things will come your way!" + +Lucy smiled. She was proud of her tooth and proud of the presents the Tooth Fairy had left her. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved playing with clay. She squished it and rolled it between her fingers and laughed when she made it into pretty shapes. One day she found a patch of clay in the park and decided to take a piece home. When she got home her mum said she couldn't take things from the park. The girl felt bad, she wanted to keep the clay, it was so pretty. She had to give it back. + +The next day she returned it to the park. She put it back in the same spot, just how she'd found it. She said goodbye to the clay and walked away. When she got home, she knew she'd done the right thing. But she still felt sad and sorry. She felt regret. + +The girl still loved playing with clay, but after her regretful experience she decided that only when she had permission would she take a piece home. This made her much happier. She was glad that she'd learned her lesson and she was happy to take care of her clay the correct way. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, Bill and Ben. Bill asked Ben, "Will you join me for a special game?" Ben replied, "Sure! What are we playing?" Bill said, "It's called the zipper game- let's see if we can get it just perfect!" + +So Bill and Ben grabbed the zipper and began moving it up and down. It was difficult, but they kept at it- Bill said, "If we work together, I know we can get it perfect!" Bill and Ben worked together, and sure enough, they got the zipper perfect! + +Ben said, "That was so much fun! Let's play it again!" Bill agreed, and they were able to join forces and get the zipper perfect over and over again. + +The end. +John was feeling gloomy. He had to choose between two paths and he wasn't sure which one to take. He looked down one path and the other, and he couldn't decide. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hey, John," it said. John looked around and saw a big, friendly dog. "You look lost," said the dog. "Which way are you trying to go?" + +"I don't know," said John. "I'm trying to choose between these two paths, but I'm not sure which one I should take." + +The dog gave him a smile. "Well, why don't you put a bit of oil on both paths, and follow the one that smells better?" + +John liked the idea. He put some oil on each path, and soon he had narrowed it down to one path. "This one smells the nicest," said John. He thanked the dog for the help and set off down the path. + +John soon found his way and he was no longer feeling so gloomy. He smiled and waved goodbye to the dog before disappearing down the path. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went to the pond to look for ducks. She was very curious about them and wanted to know more. + +As she walked around the pond, she saw a group of ducks swimming in the water. She was so excited to see them and wanted to get closer. She searched for a way to get to them without scaring them away. + +Finally, she found a spot where she could watch them without disturbing them. She sat down and watched the ducks swim and play. She felt happy and content as she sat there, enjoying the simple beauty of nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ben. Ben loved to eat berries. He would pick them from the bushes and gobble them up. One day, Ben found a big, juicy berry. But when he went to eat it, he saw that it was covered in dirt. + +Ben thought about eating the berry anyway, but then he remembered something his mom had told him. She said that brave bears always wipe their berries clean before eating them. So, Ben found a leaf and wiped the berry until it was shiny and clean. + +As Ben ate the berry, he felt proud of himself for being brave and doing the right thing. And he enjoyed the berry even more because he knew he had taken care of it. From that day on, Ben always remembered to wipe his berries clean before eating them. And he felt brave and smart for doing so. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on car rides with his mommy and daddy. When they got in the car, Timmy would sit in his special seat in the back. + +One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a little pill to help him feel better. The pill was very small and smooth. Timmy swallowed it and felt much better. + +As they drove down the road, Timmy looked out the window and saw the trees passing by. He felt happy and content with his smooth pill and his comfy seat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat salad, especially when it was dry and crunchy. One day, Benny's mom told him they were going to start a garden so they could grow their own vegetables for salad. + +Benny was very excited and helped his mom plant the seeds. Every day, they watered the garden and watched as the plants started to grow. One day, Benny noticed that the leaves on the lettuce plant looked dry and wilted. + +He told his mom, "The lettuce looks dry. We need to water it more." His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Benny. You're right. Let's give it some more water." + +Thanks to Benny's observation, the lettuce grew big and strong, and they were able to make a delicious salad with it. Benny was so happy to have helped start the garden and make a yummy salad. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond all day long. But one day, Ducky got very thirsty and needed a drink of water. Ducky looked around and saw a tap nearby. + +Ducky waddled over to the tap and tried to turn it on, but it was too high for him to reach. Ducky felt restless and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a kind frog hopped over and saw that Ducky needed help. + +The frog jumped up and turned on the tap for Ducky. Ducky was so happy and drank lots of water. He thanked the frog and they became good friends. From that day on, whenever Ducky got thirsty, he knew where to go to get a drink. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy saw his friend Billy playing with a toy that he really wanted. Timmy asked Billy if he could play with it, but Billy said no. + +Timmy wondered why Billy wouldn't share his toy. He asked his mom why some people are difficult and don't like to share. His mom explained that some people have a hard time sharing because they feel like they might lose something. But she also explained that sharing is important because it makes others happy. + +Timmy realized that it's important to share with others, even if it's difficult sometimes. He decided to be kind and share his toys with Billy and his other friends. Timmy learned that being kind and sharing is the right thing to do, and it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and color pictures. She always did her drawings on her desk. One day, Lily accidentally spilled her water bottle on her desk. Her desk became very wet and the paper she was drawing on got all soggy. + +Lily was sad because she thought she had ruined her drawing. But then, her mommy came and said "Don't worry, Lily. We can change the paper and let the old one dry. You can still finish your drawing." + +Lily learned that accidents happen, but they can be fixed. She also learned that it's important to take care of her things, like her desk, so they don't get wet and ruined. From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her water bottle far away from her desk when she was drawing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny gold necklace that she loved to wear. One day, she lost it in the park while playing with her friends. She searched everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Lily was very sad because she loved her necklace so much. + +As she was walking home, she saw a little bird sitting on a tree branch. The bird was staring at her with its big black eyes. Lily smiled at the bird and said hello. Suddenly, the bird flew down and landed on her shoulder. She was surprised but happy to have a new friend. + +The bird started chirping and moving its head around. Lily noticed something shiny in its beak. She gently opened the bird's beak and saw her gold necklace! She was so happy and hugged the bird tightly. From that day on, Lily and the bird were the best of friends and they went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his laser gun. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a new boy there and wanted to introduce himself. + +"Hi, my name is Timmy. What's your name?" asked Timmy. + +"My name is Jack," replied the new boy. + +Timmy thought Jack was great because he had a cool toy truck. Jack thought Timmy was great because he had a laser gun. + +"Wow, your laser gun is great!" said Jack. + +"Thanks, want to play with it?" asked Timmy. + +And from that day on, Timmy and Jack became great friends and played with their toys together at the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some candy. She saw a big jar of jellybeans and asked her mom if she could have some. Her mom said yes, and Lily was so happy. + +As she was walking back to the car, Lily slipped on a banana peel and fell down. She was okay, but her candy fell out of her hands and rolled away. She started to cry because she was sad that she lost her candy. + +Just then, a kind man saw what happened and offered to buy her some more candy. Lily was so grateful and said thank you. She picked out some delicious gummy bears and put them in her mom's cell phone case to keep them safe. From that day on, Lily knew that even when things don't go as planned, there are always kind people who can help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely garden with many flowers. One day, she invited her friend Timmy to come and play in her garden. Timmy was so happy to receive the invitation and he quickly ran to Lily's garden. + +When he arrived, he saw the beautiful view of the flowers and he felt so happy. Lily showed Timmy around her garden and they played together. They picked some flowers and made a lovely bouquet for Lily's mom. Timmy had so much fun that he asked Lily if he could come back and play again tomorrow. + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course you can come back anytime, Timmy!" From that day on, Timmy visited Lily's garden every day and they had lots of fun together. They loved the lovely flowers and the beautiful view of the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play outside in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Benny's favorite carrot went missing. He looked all around but couldn't find it. So, Benny decided to search for it. + +He looked high and low, but still couldn't find his carrot. Then, Benny remembered that sometimes things fall underground. He hopped over to a nearby hole and went underground to look for his carrot. It was dark down there, but Benny felt safe because he had a flashlight. + +After a little while of searching, Benny finally found his carrot! He was so happy and thanked his lucky stars that he had found it. From then on, Benny made sure to keep his carrots in a safe place so he wouldn't have to search underground again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures in the forest near her house. One day, she found a big mushroom that was as tall as she was. She thought it was very cool and wanted to show her friend, Max. + +When she got to Max's house, he was playing with his modern toy cars. Lily showed Max the mushroom and asked him if he wanted to come see it with her. Max said no and kept playing with his cars. Lily was sad and didn't understand why Max didn't want to come with her. + +Later that day, Max's mom asked him why he didn't want to go see the mushroom with Lily. Max replied, "I don't like mushrooms, they're yucky." Max's mom explained to him that it's okay to not like something, but it's not okay to hurt someone's feelings. Max realized he was wrong and apologized to Lily. They went to see the mushroom together and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go on a safari with her family. She asked her mom, "Can we go on a safari, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, but it will be difficult to get there." + +Lily and her family packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time until they finally arrived at the safari. Lily saw lots of animals like giraffes, lions, and zebras. She was so happy! + +After the safari, they went to a gift shop. Lily saw a toy giraffe she really wanted. She asked her dad, "Can I have the giraffe toy, please?" Her dad said, "Sure, but you have to pay for it with your allowance." + +Lily paid for the toy giraffe with her allowance and hugged it tightly. She was so happy to have a souvenir from her safari adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, while she was playing, she saw a mysterious box. She wondered what was inside it. + +Lily opened the box and found a note. The note said, "Hello Lily, I am a magical fairy. If you want to see me, come to the forest at midnight." Lily was so excited! She wanted to reply to the fairy, but she didn't know how. + +Lily asked her mommy how to reply to the fairy. Her mommy told her to write a letter and put it in the box. So, Lily wrote a letter and put it in the box. She asked the fairy if she could see her wings. + +The next day, the fairy replied to Lily's letter. She said that she would show her wings at midnight in the forest. Lily was so happy! She went to the forest at midnight and saw the fairy's wings. She also saw that the fairy had a beautiful lung necklace. Lily asked the fairy where she got it. The fairy said it was a gift from her best friend. Lily was amazed and happy that she got to meet a real fairy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest near her house. One day, she met a friendly fox. The fox was very hungry, so Lily shared her sandwich with the fox. + +The fox was very happy and thanked Lily. They became friends and played together every day. One day, they saw a crazy squirrel running around. The fox said, "That squirrel is crazy!" + +Lily laughed and said, "Yes, he is!" They continued to play together and share their food with each other. The fox was happy to have a friend like Lily and Lily was happy to have a friend like the fox. They had many more adventures together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream, especially the red one. One sunny day, she went to the park to play. She saw her friend Timmy and ran to him. + +"Hi Timmy, do you want to join me for some ice-cream?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, please!" replied Timmy with a big smile. + +They went to the ice-cream truck and ordered two red ice-creams. They sat on the grass and enjoyed their treats. + +"This is so yummy!" said Lily. + +"I know, right? Red is my favorite color too," said Timmy. + +They finished their ice-creams and continued to play in the park. They had so much fun together and promised to do it again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Benny's team was losing and he felt sad. But his friends cheered him up and told him they would support him. + +Benny felt better and tried his best. He jumped high and scored a point! His friends were so happy and proud of him. They all hugged and celebrated together. + +From that day on, Benny knew that even when things were tough, he had friends who would support him. And he also knew that even if he didn't win, he could still have fun playing basketball with his cute bunny friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a potato who wanted to play a game. The game was very competitive, and the potato wanted to win. The potato practiced every day to get better and better. + +One day, the potato decided to balance on top of a tall tower to show off how good it was at the game. But the tower was too wobbly, and the potato fell off and got hurt. It was a very bad ending for the potato who just wanted to have fun playing the game. + +From then on, the potato learned that it's important to be careful and not take unnecessary risks, even when trying to be competitive. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with clay, which was a kind of squishy stuff that she could shape into anything she wanted. One day, Lily's friend came over to play with her. Lily was so excited to show her friend what she had made with the clay. + +But when Lily's friend saw what she had made, she started to laugh. Lily felt embarrassed because her friend didn't like what she had made. Lily's friend said that the clay was too hard and that it didn't look good. + +Lily felt sad, but then she remembered that she loved playing with clay because it was fun, not because she wanted to impress her friend. So, Lily kept playing with the clay and made something even better than before. Her friend was amazed and they both had a great time playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat chicken for dinner. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to have a picnic at the park. Lily was very excited because she loved picnics. + +At the park, Lily and her mommy saw many people. "Look, mommy! There are so many people here," said Lily. "Yes, it's a very popular spot for picnics," replied her mommy. They found a nice spot under a tree and started to eat their chicken sandwiches. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. "Oh no, we forgot our umbrella," said Lily's mommy. They tried to run back to the car, but they were already soaked. "I don't like being wet," said Lily. "Me neither, let's go home," replied her mommy. + +On the way home, they saw a chicken crossing the street. "Look mommy, a chicken!" said Lily. Suddenly, a car came and hit the chicken. Lily started to cry. "Why did the chicken have to die?" she asked her mommy. "I don't know, Lily. Sometimes bad things happen," replied her mommy. They went home feeling sad and wet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream cones. Her mommy would always buy her one when they went to the park. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They saw a sign that said "No dogs allowed". Lily's mommy explained that some people are allergic to dogs and they might get sick if they play with them. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to play with the cute little dog she saw. But then, her mommy surprised her with an ice cream cone! Lily was so happy and said "thank you mommy, I'm sorry for being sad earlier". She licked her cone and watched the dog play from afar. She realized that sometimes we have to follow rules to keep everyone safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Timmy and Tommy. They lived in a poor house with their mom and dad. One day, their mom wanted to send a letter to their grandma who lived far away. She asked Timmy and Tommy to help her. They were so happy to help their mom. + +Their mom gave them the letter and told them to take it to the post office. They walked together holding hands and found the post office. They gave the letter to the postman and he said he would send it to their grandma. Timmy and Tommy felt proud that they helped their mom. + +After that, they went back home and told their mom what they did. She was so happy and proud of them. She gave them each a big hug and said, "You two are the best twins in the world!" Timmy and Tommy felt so happy and loved. They went to bed that night with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, she decided to build a fort with her blocks. She made it so strong that it didn't fall down when she bumped into it. + +Lily pretended that she was in a world where she was a brave princess. She had to protect her castle from dragons and monsters. She felt very strong and brave as she played. She even made a crown out of paper and wore it on her head. + +As the day went on, Lily's mom called her for dinner. She was sad to leave her world of play, but she knew she could come back another day. She looked at her fort and smiled, feeling proud of herself for building something so strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the big world around him. One day, he saw a big, thick tree and wanted to climb it. He took one step, then another, and soon he was at the top! + +Timmy was so proud of himself and felt like he deserved a reward. He looked around and saw a shiny, red apple hanging from a branch. He carefully picked it and took a big bite. It was the most delicious apple he had ever tasted! + +As he climbed back down the tree, Timmy realized that sometimes taking small steps can lead to big rewards. He couldn't wait to tell his mom about his adventure and share his apple with her. From that day on, Timmy knew that with each step he took, he could achieve great things. +Once upon a time, there was a big cliff. It was very tall and had rocks on it. A little boy named Timmy wanted to go up the cliff, but it was too high for him. So, he asked his dad to help him. His dad picked him up and raised him to the top of the cliff. Timmy was so happy! + +When they got to the top, they saw a thick forest. Timmy wanted to explore it, but it was too dark. His dad took out a flashlight and they went inside. They saw lots of animals like birds and squirrels. They also found a big tree with a swing on it. Timmy had so much fun swinging on it! + +After they played, it was time to go back down the cliff. Timmy was scared, but his dad held his hand and helped him down. They made it safely to the bottom and went home. Timmy was so happy that he got to explore the forest and swing on the tree. He thanked his dad for helping him raise up to the top of the cliff. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly. Every day, she would fly high in the sky, looking for seeds to eat. One day, she found a shiny rock that she thought was a seed. But when she tried to eat it, a big voice boomed, "That's mine!" + +The little bird was scared and flew away. She didn't want to make anyone angry. She flew to a nearby tree and saw a kind ladybug who offered to help her. The ladybug said, "I will serve you some delicious seeds. You don't have to eat rocks." + +The little bird was grateful and ate the seeds. She felt so happy and graceful as she flew through the sky. From that day on, she knew to be careful and not take things that didn't belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she met a charming boy named Max. Max had a big smile and a funny hat. Lily said, "Hi Max! What's your name?" Max replied, "My name is Max. What's your name?" Lily said, "My name is Lily. Do you want to play with me and my friends?" + +Max said, "Yes, I would love to play with you and your friends!" They played on the swings and went down the slide. Lily said, "Max, you are so funny! Do you have a big brain?" Max said, "Yes, I do have a big brain. I use my brain to think and learn new things." + +Lily was impressed and said, "Wow, Max! You are so smart!" Max smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." They continued to play and have fun together. From that day on, Lily and Max became best friends and always had fun together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They sat on a bench and watched the people playing. Suddenly, Lily saw a woman who looked very scared. Her mommy explained that the woman was fearful because she lost her dog. They decided to help the woman and look for her dog together. After a while, they found the dog and the woman was very happy. Lily felt proud that she could help someone who was scared. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They saw a big green slide and Timmy wanted to go on it. He climbed up and slid down really fast. It was so much fun! + +After playing on the slide, they went to have a picnic. Timmy's mommy made him a sandwich with green lettuce and yummy cheese. Timmy took a big bite and said, "Mmm, it tastes so good!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They saw that a car had crashed into a tree and caused a wreck. Timmy's mommy called for help and they waited until the ambulance arrived. Timmy was scared, but his mommy hugged him and told him everything was going to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a shy octopus who lived in the deep blue sea. The octopus had eight arms and loved to swim around in the water. One day, the octopus saw a fish swimming by and decided to say hello. But when the fish saw the octopus, it got scared and swam away quickly. + +The octopus felt sad and lonely, so it decided to go for a swim to cheer up. As it was swimming, it saw some big waves coming towards it. The octopus got excited and decided to splash in the waves. It was so much fun! The octopus splashed and splashed until it was tired. + +After a while, the octopus saw another fish swimming by. This time, the octopus remembered to be gentle and not scare the fish away. The fish saw the octopus and swam closer. The octopus was so happy to have a new friend. They swam and played together, splashing in the waves until the sun went down. From that day on, the shy octopus was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily caught a cold and had to stay in bed. She was feeling very sad because she couldn't play with her friends outside. Her mom brought her a book to read, but Lily didn't like it. "This book is boring," she said. + +Suddenly, her dad came into the room and asked, "Lily, do you want to catch a page?" Lily was confused. "What do you mean, Daddy?" she asked. "I mean, do you want to play catch with this page from your book?" her dad explained. Lily was so excited! She had never played catch with a page before. + +So, Lily and her dad started to throw the page back and forth. They laughed and had so much fun. Lily forgot all about her cold and felt much better. "Thanks, Daddy," she said. "I love catching pages." +Once upon a time, there was a big garden with lots of trees. One day, a man came to the garden and said, "Hello! I want to introduce myself. My name is John." The gardener said, "Hello John, nice to meet you. My name is Tom. Would you like to help me prune these trees?" John said, "Yes, I would love to help." + +Tom showed John how to prune the trees. He said, "We need to be organized so we don't cut too much." John listened carefully and they started to prune the trees. Soon, the garden looked much better. John said, "Thank you for teaching me how to prune. I had fun working with you." Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome. Come back anytime!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mom every day. One day, as they were walking, they saw a mysterious man sitting on a bench. Lily's mom said they should admire the man's hat because it was so unique. + +The next day, they went to the park again and saw the same mysterious man. This time, Lily's mom said they should admire the man's coat because it was so colorful. Lily thought the man was very interesting and wanted to meet him. + +A few days later, Lily and her mom saw the mysterious man again. This time, he was sitting on the ground and looked sad. Lily asked her mom if they could talk to him and make him feel better. Her mom agreed, and they went over to the man. They found out that he was lonely and didn't have any friends. Lily and her mom became his friends and they all went for a walk together in the park every day. From that day on, the man was no longer mysterious, but a friend they admired. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate flower garden that she loved to play in every day. One day, while she was playing, she accidentally stepped on one of her flowers and it broke. She felt very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the broken flower and her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's call the flower doctor to see if we can fix it." + +The flower doctor came at noon and saw the broken flower. He carefully fixed it and gave Lily some advice on how to take care of her garden. Lily was happy again and learned that even when things go wrong, there is always someone who can help. The moral of the story is to always ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He would eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Benny went to the garden to find some carrots. But he couldn't find any. + +Benny saw a mouse named Jerry and asked, "Do you know where the carrots are?" Jerry said, "No, but I have an incredible plan. Let's go to Farmer Joe's house and get some carrots from his garden." + +Benny was hesitant at first, but he really wanted some carrots. They went to Farmer Joe's garden and saw a big fence around it. Jerry said, "I have an incredible plan. I'll distract the farmer while you sneak in and get the carrots." + +Benny was scared, but he trusted Jerry. Jerry ran around making noise while Benny snuck in and grabbed some carrots. They both ran away quickly. Benny was happy because he finally got his carrots. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box of toys that she loved to play with every day. One day, her mom asked her to sort her toys and put them in different boxes. + +Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. I will sort my toys and put them in different boxes." She started to sort her toys and put them in different boxes. She put all her dolls in one box, her cars in another box, and her stuffed animals in a third box. + +When Lily was finished, she showed her mom all the boxes. Her mom was very proud of her and said, "Good job, Lily! You sorted your toys so well." + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm not worried anymore, Mommy. I sorted my toys and now I can find them easily." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You're such a good girl, Lily. You're never naughty." + +Lily giggled and said, "I know, Mommy. I always try to be good." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, she went to the library with her mom. Lily found a book about a lucky rabbit. She was so happy! + +Lily opened the book and started to read. She read about the rabbit who had a lucky foot. Suddenly, she heard someone talking. It was her mom. + +"Open your mouth, Lily. It's time to go home," said her mom. + +Lily closed the book and put it back on the shelf. She was lucky to find such a great book! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she saw a big stair and wanted to climb it. She believed she could do it all by herself. + +As Sarah climbed the stair, she saw a big door at the top. She wondered what was behind the door. She believed it was something magical. + +When Sarah finally reached the top, she opened the door and saw a beautiful garden. She was amazed! She couldn't believe how pretty it was. Sarah spent the whole day playing in the garden and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a present. It was wrapped in shiny paper with a big bow on top. Lily was so excited to open it! She carefully tore off the paper and saw a soft, cuddly bunny inside. She hugged it tight and smiled. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They decided to play a matching game with their toys. Lily had a blue ball and her friend had a red one. They tried to find two toys that matched. Lily saw her teddy bear and her new bunny. They both had soft fur and were the same color! She shouted, "They match!" and her friend smiled. They had so much fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy tank. His tank was big and green, with thick wheels that could roll over anything. Timmy would make it go "vroom vroom" all around his room. + +One night, Timmy went to bed and had a dream. In his dream, he was driving his tank through a thick forest. But then, he saw a big, scary monster blocking his way. Timmy was scared, but he remembered that his tank was strong and brave. So, he drove his tank right into the monster and defeated it. + +When Timmy woke up, he felt brave and strong. He knew that even in real life, he could face his fears with his toy tank by his side. The moral of the story is that even when things seem scary, we can find courage within ourselves to face them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy train that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's friend Sammy came over to play. Sammy wanted to play with the toy train, but Timmy didn't want to share. Timmy was being selfish. + +The next week, it was Sammy's birthday. Timmy wanted to give Sammy a present, but he didn't know what to get him. Then, Timmy remembered that Sammy loved cars. So, Timmy went to the store and bought Sammy a toy car. + +When Sammy opened the present, he was very happy. He thanked Timmy and they played with the toy car together. Timmy felt good inside because he had received a thank you from his friend. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's better to give than to be selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who always fought with each other. The lion was angry at the monkey, the monkey was mad at the zebra, and the zebra was upset with the giraffe. One day, a wise owl came to them and said, "Why do you fight? You are all different, but you can unite and be friends." + +The animals didn't understand at first, but the owl explained that they could work together and help each other. Slowly, they started to listen to each other and share their talents. The lion was strong and could protect them, the monkey was quick and could climb trees, the zebra was fast and could run, and the giraffe had a long neck and could see far. + +They all realized that they needed each other, and they became good friends. One day, they decided to celebrate by having a party. The lion brought some meat, the monkey brought some bananas, the zebra brought some grass, and the giraffe brought some leaves. They all drank some water, but the owl brought some wine for the adults. + +After the party, the animals were happy and content. They realized that they didn't need to fight anymore, and that they were stronger together than apart. The moral of the story is that we should all try to work together and be friends, even if we are different. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games. He had a favorite game that he played every day. One day, Timmy's mom went to the store and told Timmy to lock the door when she left. + +Timmy forgot to lock the door and kept playing his game. Suddenly, a miserable man came into the house and took all of Timmy's toys. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. + +Timmy's mom came back from the store and saw that the door was unlocked. She asked Timmy why he didn't lock it. Timmy told her about the miserable man who took all of his toys. + +Timmy's mom called the police, but they couldn't find the miserable man. Timmy was very sad and didn't want to play his game anymore. He learned that it's important to lock the door to keep bad people out. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and have fun. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when he saw a funny clown walking by. + +"Hi there, little boy!" said the clown. + +"Hi!" Timmy replied. + +"Can I show you a trick?" the clown asked. + +"Sure!" Timmy said excitedly. + +The clown started to balance a ball on his nose. Timmy thought it was so funny and he laughed and clapped his hands. "That's amazing!" he said. + +After the trick, the clown said goodbye to Timmy and walked away. Timmy continued to play with his ball, trying to balance it on his head like the funny clown did. He had so much fun that day and couldn't wait to tell his mom about the funny clown he met. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game. Timmy's team was losing, but he really wanted to score a basket. + +Timmy's friend, Johnny, passed him the ball. Timmy ran towards the hoop, but he tripped and fell. He hurt his knee and couldn't stand up. Timmy's friends helped him up and he tried to play again, but his knee hurt too much. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to the doctor. The doctor said he needed to rest and kneel down to feel better. Timmy was sad he couldn't play basketball anymore. But then, his mom showed him an original drawing she made of him playing basketball. Timmy was so happy and he realized that he could still enjoy basketball in different ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play her flute in the park. One day, while she was playing her flute, a big dog came running towards her. Lily was very scared and ran to her mom. Her mom picked her up and they went to sit on a bench. Lily felt safe and not fearful anymore. From that day on, Lily always made sure to seat next to her mom while she played her flute in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely family. They loved to go on trips in their big van. The van was big enough for all of them and their things. One day, they decided to go on a trip to the beach. + +The family packed their things in the van and started to drive. The children were excited to see the beach. They asked their parents, "Are we there yet?" many times. + +As they got closer to the beach, the parents saw a sign that said "Slow down! Speeding is dangerous!" The parents slowed down and reminded the children to always be safe. They finally arrived at the beach and had a wonderful time playing in the sand and swimming in the water. + +On the way back home, the parents saw a van that had crashed. They were sad to see that the driver had been speeding and had gotten hurt. They told the children that it's important to always be careful and follow the rules of the road. The family made it home safely and had a lovely trip. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wide yard with her dog, Spot. One day, she found a pit in the ground. She was curious, so she called out to Spot, "Look, Spot! A pit!" + +Spot came running over and sniffed around the pit. Suddenly, Lily's phone rang. She answered it and heard her mom's voice. "Lily, it's time to come in for lunch!" + +Lily told Spot, "I have to go in now. Let's come back later and see if anything is in the pit." + +Later that day, Lily and Spot returned to the pit. Lily said, "I wonder if anything is in there." Suddenly, Spot started barking and digging at the pit. Lily looked inside and saw a shiny ring! She was so happy and showed her mom the ring when she went inside. They all had a nice lunch together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to eat fish and sleep in the sun. One day, Whiskers saw a uniformed man walking down the street. The man looked important and Whiskers wondered where he was going. + +Later that day, Whiskers was taking a nap when he heard a loud noise outside. He went to investigate and saw the uniformed man driving a big truck. The man was trying to reverse the truck but he couldn't do it. Whiskers knew just what to do. He jumped up on the truck and guided the man as he reversed it. + +The man was so grateful that he gave Whiskers a fish as a reward. From that day on, Whiskers felt proud of himself for helping out the uniformed man. He knew that even though he was just a cat, he could still make a big difference in the world. +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, she found a shiny coin on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look, mommy! I found a coin!" Lily said with a big smile on her face. + +"That's wonderful, Lily! That coin can be useful to buy something special," her mommy replied. + +Lily decided to save the coin and put it in her piggy bank. Every day, she would shake the bank and hear the coin jingle inside. It made her smile and feel happy. One day, she decided to use the coin to buy a new toy. She went to the store with her mommy and picked out a beautiful doll. She gave the coin to the cashier and received the doll in return. She hugged the doll tightly and smiled from ear to ear. The coin was very useful indeed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to walk. She would walk everywhere she went, even to the store with her mommy. One day, Lily and her mommy were walking home from the store when they saw a switch on the ground. + +"What's that?" asked Lily. + +"It's a switch," said her mommy. "It turns things on and off." + +Lily picked up the switch and tried to turn it on and off, but it wouldn't work. She was persistent though and kept trying. Finally, she figured out how to use the switch and turned on a light that was nearby. + +From that day on, Lily learned that if she was persistent and kept trying, she could figure out how to do anything she wanted. The moral of the story is that if you keep trying, you can accomplish anything! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with a zipper. She loved to twirl around and be graceful in her dress. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a butterfly and chased it. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice her zipper had come undone. + +A boy saw Lily's dress and laughed, "Your zipper is open!" Lily was embarrassed and ran away. She didn't want anyone to see her dress like that. She tried to fix her zipper but couldn't do it. She decided to return home. + +When Lily got home, her mom saw her dress and asked, "What happened?" Lily told her about the boy and her zipper. Her mom tried to fix it but it was too late. The zipper was broken and the dress was ruined. Lily was sad and cried. She wished she had never gone to the park that day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear who lived in the forest. One day, he saw a pretty butterfly with a pattern on its wings. The bear decided he wanted to catch the butterfly and keep it as his friend. + +The butterfly didn't want to be caught, so it flew away. The bear chased after it, but he couldn't catch it. The bear got very angry and decided to climb a tall tree to try and catch the butterfly from above. + +As the bear climbed the tree, he got stuck in a branch with a pattern on it. He couldn't get free and was stuck there for a long time. Eventually, the bear got very hungry and weak. He couldn't move anymore and sadly, he passed away. + +The butterfly flew by and saw the bear. It felt very sad that the bear had died trying to catch it. From that day on, the butterfly decided to fly away whenever it saw the bear, so it wouldn't cause any more trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky had many friends, but he was always jealous of his friend Quacky. Quacky was very good at swimming in the creek and Ducky wished he could be as good as Quacky. One day, Ducky decided to practice swimming in the creek all by himself. But he didn't know that the creek was very deep and he couldn't swim well yet. Suddenly, he got scared and wished he had never gone into the creek alone. He regretted not waiting for Quacky to help him. Luckily, Quacky came to the rescue and pulled Ducky out of the water. From then on, Ducky was happy to have such a good friend and promised to never go into the creek alone again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play outside with his owner, Timmy. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to order some pizza for dinner. Timmy was too little to do it himself, so Max offered to help. + +Max went to the phone and barked at it until someone answered. He told the person on the other end of the line that he wanted a pizza with lots of cheese and pepperoni. The person said it would be ready in 30 minutes. + +When the pizza arrived, Timmy's mom thanked Max for his help. Max wagged his tail and felt very fine because he knew he had done a good job. He cared a lot about making his family happy. From that day on, Max was known as the best pizza-ordering dog in the neighborhood. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her dolls. One day, she found a pretty dress that her mom had made for her. But the dress was too big for her. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's tie a ribbon around your waist to make it fit better." Lily nodded and her mom tied a pink ribbon around her waist. + +Suddenly, Lily noticed a needle on the floor. "Mom, what's that?" she asked. "That's a needle, sweetie. It's sharp, so be careful," her mom said. + +Lily picked up the needle and looked at it closely. "This is fake, right?" she asked. "No, it's real. Needles are not fake," her mom replied. + +Lily was happy with her pretty dress and the pink ribbon around her waist. She put the needle away and continued to play dress-up with her dolls. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to eat food, especially pizza and ice cream. One day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich for lunch. But Timmy didn't like the sandwich, so he slapped it away. + +His mom was not happy with Timmy. She told him it was not nice to slap food away. Timmy felt bad and said sorry to his mom. He promised to always try new foods and make his mom proud. From that day on, Timmy tried new foods and found out he liked some of them. His mom was very proud of him for being brave and trying new things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big field with lots of yummy cheese to eat. One day, Timmy saw a big piece of cheese in a trap. He wanted to eat it, but he knew it was a trap. + +Timmy thought and thought about how to get the cheese without getting trapped. He saw a can of spray and thought it might help. Timmy sprayed the trap and the cheese. Then, he waited for a long time. + +Finally, Timmy thought it was safe and went to eat the cheese. But, the trap was still working and it caught Timmy. Timmy was very scared and sad. He wished he hadn't been so bored and tried to find a more fun way to get the cheese. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. In the forest, there was a panda. The panda was very cute and cuddly. One day, a little girl came to the forest. She saw the panda and wanted to play with him. She asked the panda if she could play with him, but the panda said no. The little girl was sad. + +Then, the panda had an idea. He asked the little girl if she wanted to borrow his toy. The little girl was happy and said yes. The panda lent his toy to the little girl. The little girl played with the toy and had fun. She returned the toy to the panda and said thank you. The panda was happy that he could help the little girl. The little girl went home and told her mommy about the nice panda who lent her his toy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect cards. He had cards with pictures of animals, cars, and even superheroes. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He brought his cards with him to show his friends. + +When Timmy got to the park, he saw a boy he didn't know. The boy asked Timmy if he could look at his cards. Timmy said yes and showed him his collection. The boy said he liked them and asked if he could have one. Timmy hesitated, but eventually gave the boy a thin card with a picture of a bird on it. + +Later that day, Timmy realized that the bird card was missing. He knew he had given it to the boy at the park. Timmy was sad because he really liked that card. The next day, Timmy went back to the park and saw the boy again. This time, the boy had a big smile on his face and gave Timmy a card with a picture of a rainbow on it. + +Timmy was happy again and thanked the boy. The moral of the story is that sharing is good and sometimes it includes getting something back in return. +Once upon a time, there was a long lamp in a room. The lamp was very bright and made the room look nice. One day, a little boy named Timmy was playing with his toys in the room. He accidentally knocked over the lamp and it broke. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and saw what happened. She was sad because the lamp was special to her. Timmy felt bad and wanted to make it better. He asked his mom if he could help fix the lamp. + +Timmy's mom paused for a moment and thought about it. She decided that they could try to fix the lamp together. They gathered some glue and carefully put the pieces back together. It took a while, but in the end, the lamp was fixed and looked good as new. Timmy was happy that he could help his mom and learned that accidents happen, but it's important to try to make things right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden, where she grew lots of pretty flowers. One day, Lily's mommy gave her some squash seeds to plant. Lily dug a hole in the ground and put the seeds inside. + +Every day, Lily watered the seeds and waited patiently. She was so excited to see them grow! After a few weeks, the squash plants started to sprout out of the ground. They were so tiny and cute. + +As the days went by, the squash plants grew bigger and bigger. Lily was amazed at how fast they were growing! Finally, the squash were ready to be picked. Lily's mommy cooked them for dinner, and they were delicious! Lily was so proud of her lovely squash. She couldn't wait to grow more next year. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to school. It was a hot day and she was feeling very sweaty. When she arrived at school, she saw her friend Emily waving at her. + +"Hi Lily!" Emily said. "It's so hot today!" + +"I know," Lily replied. "I wish it was cooler." + +During recess, Lily and Emily played on the swings. They waved to each other as they went up and down. After recess, they went back to class and learned about colors. Lily was happy when the teacher said her drawing was good. + +At the end of the day, Lily's mom picked her up from school. She was happy to see her mom and waved goodbye to her friends. "I had a good day at school," Lily said. + +"I'm glad," her mom replied. "Let's go home and cool off." +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to peek into other animals' homes to see what they were doing. One day, he saw a big problem. The clock in the town square had stopped working at noon. Everyone was confused and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy knew he had to help. He scurried around town, asking all the animals if they knew how to solve the problem. Finally, he found a wise old owl who knew just what to do. Together, they fixed the clock and it chimed loudly at noon once again. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to use his nosy nature for good. He would always keep an eye out for problems to solve in his town. And everyone knew they could count on him to help fix anything that went wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named John. John loved to help people and always had a smile on his face. One day, he went to a restaurant to eat some delicious food. + +The waiter came to serve him and asked, "What would you like to eat, sir?" John replied, "I would like some chicken and rice, please." The waiter was very generous and gave him a big portion of food. + +After eating, John went to pay his bill. The cashier asked, "Is everything okay, sir?" John replied, "Yes, everything was delicious. Thank you." + +As he left the restaurant, John saw a homeless man sitting on the street. He went to talk to him and asked, "Are you hungry? Would you like some food?" The homeless man replied, "Yes, please." John gave him some of his food and the homeless man said, "True kindness comes from the heart. Thank you for serving me." John smiled and walked away, feeling happy that he could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to go to the park and play with her friends. One day, Lily's mom said they were going to a restaurant for dinner. Lily was excited because she loved to eat pizza. + +When they arrived at the restaurant, Lily saw that it was not a normal restaurant. It was a fancy restaurant with lots of people wearing nice clothes. Lily's mom told her to zip up her jacket and they went inside. + +Lily looked at the menu and saw that they didn't have pizza. She was sad but then she saw they had spaghetti. She loved spaghetti so she ordered that. After dinner, Lily and her mom went home and went to bed. Lily dreamed about going to the park and playing with her friends again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were happy when they played together, but sometimes they fought. One day, it was very hot outside, and they were both feeling grumpy. They decided to take a break and sit in the shade. As they sat together, they started to talk and laugh. They realized that they missed each other when they fought. They decided to unite and be friends forever. They hugged each other for a long time and felt happy again. The heat didn't bother them anymore because they had each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the garden and eat carrots. One day, Benny found a shiny piece of metal in the garden. He was so excited and wanted to show it to his friends. But then he remembered what his mom had told him. She said, "Benny, if you find something that doesn't belong to you, you should try to find the owner and give it back." + +Benny thought about it for a while and decided to bury the piece of metal in the garden where he found it. He knew that someone might come back and look for it. Benny felt proud of himself for being independent and making the right decision. Later that day, Benny saw his friend, Sammy, with a toy that he knew wasn't his. Benny asked Sammy where he got it, and Sammy said he found it in the park. Benny explained to Sammy what his mom had told him and suggested they go to the park and try to find the owner of the toy. + +Together, they went to the park and asked around if anyone had lost a toy. Finally, they found a little girl who was crying because she had lost her favorite toy. Benny and Sammy gave the toy back to the little girl, and she was so happy and grateful. Benny felt good inside knowing that he did the right thing. The moral of the story is that it's important to be honest and do the right thing, even when it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens had a long, fluffy tail that she loved to swish around. One day, Mittens saw a butterfly fluttering by. It was so interesting to watch! She decided to chase it. + +As Mittens ran after the butterfly, she saw a bow lying on the ground. It was a pretty pink bow with sparkles on it. Mittens thought it would look nice on her tail. She picked up the bow with her mouth and tried to put it on her tail, but it kept falling off. + +Mittens tried and tried, but the bow just wouldn't stay on her tail. She decided to give up and go back to chasing the butterfly. As she ran, she realized that her tail was just as interesting without the bow. From that day on, Mittens was happy with her tail just the way it was. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a boy playing with a ball. "Can I play too?" asked Lily. "Sure, you can join us," said the boy. + +Lily kicked the ball and it went into a bush. She went to get it, but a branch poked her eye. "Ouch, it hurts!" cried Lily. Her mommy came to check and said, "Let's go home. Your eye looks uncomfortable." + +On the way back, they saw a race happening. "Who will win?" asked Lily. "I don't know, let's watch," said her mommy. They cheered for the runners and finally, a man won the race. "Yay, he won!" shouted Lily. They went back home happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy top that would spin round and round. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new toy that had a bright light that would shine in the dark. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, this toy is perfect! Thank you!" She played with it all day and even showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +Later that night, Lily couldn't sleep and asked her mom if she could play with her new toy. Her mom said no and told her to go to bed. But Lily really wanted to play with her toy, so she snuck out of bed and turned it on. + +Suddenly, the toy started to spin and the bright light got brighter and brighter. Lily didn't know what to do and started to cry. Her mom came in and tried to turn it off, but it was too late. The toy exploded and the bright light blinded Lily's eyes forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice-cream very much. One day, Timmy went to the ice-cream truck to buy some ice-cream. But when he got there, the ice-cream truck was gone! Timmy sighed very loudly because he was sad. + +Timmy walked around the park, looking for the ice-cream truck. Suddenly, he saw a little girl with a big ice-cream cone. Timmy asked the girl where she got it from. The girl told him that the ice-cream truck was on the other side of the park. + +Timmy ran as fast as he could to the other side of the park. When he got there, he saw a long line of people waiting for ice-cream. Timmy sighed again, but he decided to wait in line. After a while, it was finally Timmy's turn to get ice-cream. He got a big scoop of his favorite flavor and he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner, but he always wished he could run free. One day, Max saw another dog running without a leash and he felt envious. + +Max's owner noticed his sad face and asked him what was wrong. Max told his owner how he wished he could run free like the other dog. His owner explained that the other dog's owner had paid for special training so he could run without a leash. + +Max realized that he couldn't just have what he wanted without working for it. His owner then promised to pay for Max's training so he could run without a leash too. Max was so happy he wagged his tail and licked his owner's face. + +From then on, Max worked hard during his training and eventually was able to run without a leash. Max learned that sometimes you have to work hard and pay for things you want, but it's always worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Lily. They loved to play together in the forest. One day, they found a small hut in the woods. They decided to go inside and explore. + +As they were looking around, they heard a loud noise outside. It was a group of animals playing together. Timmy and Lily went outside and joined the animals. They played and had fun for hours. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy and Lily realized they were lost. They didn't know how to get back to their house. "What should we do?" asked Timmy. "Let's separate and look for clues," said Lily. They split up and searched for a way home. + +After a while, Timmy found a path that led back to their house. He was so happy and ran back to find Lily. "I found a way home!" he shouted. Lily was so smart and knew they should follow the path. They followed the path and finally made it back home safely. They were so happy to be reunited and promised to always stick together. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful kingdom ruled by a kind king. The king had a loyal knight named Jack who always protected him. One day, the king called Jack to his castle and said, "I heard that there is a dragon coming to our kingdom. Can you protect us from it?" Jack said, "Yes, my king. I will protect you and our kingdom." + +The next day, Jack went to the forest to find the dragon. He searched and searched until he found it sleeping. Jack quietly snuck up to the dragon and put a spell on it. The dragon woke up and saw Jack. The dragon was angry and wanted to attack Jack. But the spell made the dragon calm and peaceful. Jack said, "I came to protect our kingdom. Please don't hurt us." The dragon understood and flew away. + +When Jack came back to the castle, the king asked, "Did you protect us from the dragon?" Jack replied, "Yes, my king. I protected our kingdom." The king was happy and said, "You are a brave knight. Thank you for protecting us." From that day on, the kingdom was peaceful and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she found a shiny pole hidden behind the bushes. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look what I found! A shiny pole!" + +Her mom came to see and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a valuable pole. We can use it to hang our clothes to dry." Lily was happy that she found something useful. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Tom came over to play. Lily showed him the pole and said, "Look what I found, Tom! It was hidden in the bushes." Tom said, "That's so cool! Let's pretend it's a flagpole and we can be pirates." Lily agreed and they had a fun afternoon playing pirates with their new treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his board. He would ride it every day and have so much fun. One day, Timmy was playing with his board and he fell down. He hurt his arm and it was very painful. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was hurt and she took him to the hospital. The doctor gave Timmy some medicine and a bandage for his arm. Timmy felt much better. + +When they got home, Timmy was grateful to his mom for taking care of him. He gave her a big hug and said, "Thank you, Mommy, for taking care of me when I was hurt." + +The moral of the story is that we should always be grateful to the people who take care of us and help us when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was an elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to eat spicy food. One day, Ellie ate too much spicy food and her tummy hurt. She cried and cried until her mommy came to help her. + +Mommy elephant knew that Ellie had eaten too much spicy food and decided to punish her by not letting her eat any more spicy food. Ellie was sad but knew it was for her own good. + +From that day on, Ellie only ate mild food and her tummy felt much better. She learned her lesson and never ate too much spicy food again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and make things with her hands. One day, her mom told her about a contest where she could win a prize for being creative. + +Lily was so excited and started drawing right away. She drew a picture of a flower and colored it with all the colors of the rainbow. She also made a necklace out of beads and string. + +The day of the contest came and Lily was nervous. She saw all the other kids with their amazing creations. But then, the judge came over to her and said, "Lily, your picture and necklace are so creative. You're going to win the prize!" + +Lily was so happy and couldn't believe it. She hugged her mom and said, "I knew if I tried my best, I could close my eyes and dream big. And now I have a prize to show for it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly around and sing songs. One day, he saw a big bird named Biggie. "Hi Biggie," said Tweetie. "Do you want to come fly with me?" + +Biggie smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to fly with you, Tweetie." So they flew together and sang songs. Suddenly, they saw a cage on the ground. "What is that?" asked Tweetie. + +"It's a cage," said Biggie. "Sometimes people use it to keep birds inside." + +"That's serious," said Tweetie. "We don't want to be in a cage." + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. "Excuse me, little birds. I would like to invite you to my garden party. There will be lots of food and fun games." It was a kind lady who loved birds. + +Tweetie and Biggie were happy to be invited. They flew to the garden and had a wonderful time. They ate lots of seeds and played games with the other birds. They were glad they didn't end up in a cage. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to pick flowers in the meadow near her house. One day, she saw a man selling pretty flowers by the road. She asked her mommy if she could have some, but her mommy said no because they were too expensive. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw the man selling something else. It was a bottle with a skull on it. The man said it was a special potion that could make her strong and brave. But Lily knew that it was poison and it could make her very sick. + +Lily told her mommy about the man selling poison and her mommy was very proud of her for being so smart. She told Lily that sometimes things that look pretty or sound good are not always safe or available for us to have. Lily learned that it's important to be careful and to always ask for help when something seems wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear her favorite hat. It was a big, red hat that made her feel happy and special. One day, she decided to go on a walk to see the big, tall trees in the park. + +As she walked, she saw a bird flying high in the sky. She looked up and thought to herself, "I wish I could fly like that bird." + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew her hat off her head and it flew up into the branches of one of the tall trees. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, she remembered the bird she saw earlier and had an idea. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and jumped as high as she could. And just like that, she grabbed her hat from the tree and put it back on her head. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything if she tried hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she went to a restaurant with her family. The waiter came and asked, "What can I serve you?" + +Lily's mom said, "I want a salad, please." Her dad said, "I want a burger." Lily said, "I want chicken nuggets, please." The waiter smiled and said, "Coming right up!" + +While they waited for their food, Lily's brother said, "Life is weird sometimes, isn't it?" Lily thought about it and said, "Yeah, sometimes it is." When their food arrived, they all enjoyed their meals and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and pretend she was a princess. One day, her mommy gave her a shiny crown to wear. Lily put it on her head and felt like a real princess. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. "Wow, that crown is so pretty!" Timmy said. "Can I wear it for a little bit?" + +Lily thought about it and said, "Sure, you can wear it for a little bit." Timmy put the crown on his head and pretended to be a king. + +After a while, Timmy took the crown off and gave it back to Lily. "Thank you for letting me use it," he said. + +Lily smiled and said, "No problem, it's useful for playing pretend." But as soon as Timmy left, Lily realized the crown was missing a jewel. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was so sad that she couldn't imagine playing dress-up without her special crown. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing baseball. He had a big game coming up and he wanted to do his best. He practiced every day to get ready for the game. + +On the day of the game, Timmy's team was losing by one point. Timmy was up to bat and he was nervous. He took a deep breath and tried his best. He hit the ball really hard and it went flying into the air. + +Everyone watched as the ball soared through the sky. It looked like it was going to land in the other team's hands, but then something amazing happened. The ball hit a bird and changed direction, landing right in the middle of the field. Timmy's team won the game and he was the hero. From that day on, Timmy knew that if he tried his best and got ready, anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park and chase after balls. One day, he went for a walk with his owner and they got lost in the fog. Spot was scared and started to shake. But then he remembered that he was a clever dog and knew how to find his way back home. He sniffed around and led his owner out of the fog. They were both so happy to be safe and sound. From then on, Spot always made sure to pay attention to his surroundings, even in the fog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up with her dolls. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her make the bed. Lily picked up a sheet and put it on the bed. + +Suddenly, Lily's brother came into the room. He was being rude and teasing her. "You look silly in that dress," he said. Lily felt sad and wanted to cry. + +But then, her mom came back into the room and saw what was happening. "That's not nice," she said to Lily's brother. "You need to be kind to your sister." Lily felt better and smiled. She knew her mom would always protect her. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat vegetables, especially carrots. One day, Benny snuck into the garden to find some carrots. But, when he started eating, the farmer saw him and tried to catch him. + +Benny quickly ran away and tried to escape. The farmer chased him, but Benny was too fast. Finally, Benny found a safe place to hide and catch his breath. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was a little girl who said, "Hi, bunny! You're so cute. Do you want some more vegetables?" Benny was happy to have found a new friend who would help him find more carrots. From that day on, Benny and the little girl visited the garden together and enjoyed eating vegetables. +Once upon a time, there was a blue car. The car loved to drive around and around in a loop. One day, the car got stuck in the loop and couldn't get out. The car tried and tried, but it just couldn't reverse out of the loop. Suddenly, a friendly truck came along and helped the blue car out of the loop. The blue car was so happy and thanked the truck for helping it. From that day on, the blue car learned to be more careful when driving in loops. +One day, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play with her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie wanted to play with her friends, but they refused to play with her. Ellie felt sad and didn't understand why her friends didn't want to play with her. She tried to ask them why, but they just stayed silent. + +Ellie walked away feeling lonely and sad. She saw a large tree and decided to sit under it. As she sat there, she thought about why her friends didn't want to play with her. She realized that sometimes friends can have disagreements and that's okay. + +Ellie went back to her friends and apologized for anything she might have done to upset them. Her friends realized that they missed playing with Ellie and they all played together happily. From that day on, Ellie learned that sometimes it's important to talk about problems instead of staying silent and that friends can always work things out. +Once upon a time, there was a big shop. The shop had lots of toys and candy. The shop was very impressive. + +One day, a little boy went to the shop. He wanted to buy some candy. When he got to the candy section, he saw a big jar. The jar was empty. + +The little boy asked the shopkeeper to fill the jar with candy. The shopkeeper was happy to help. He filled the jar with lots of candy. The little boy was very happy and said, "Thank you!" + +From that day on, the little boy always went to the impressive shop to buy candy. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was incredible because she could do many things like playing with a ball and eating lots of bananas. One day, Ellie met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Hello, Ellie! You are so big and strong. Can I ride on your back?" + +Ellie replied, "Sure, Lily! But first, let me polish my tusks so they are shiny and clean for you." + +Lily was happy to wait and watched as Ellie polished her tusks with a big smile on her face. When Ellie finished, Lily climbed onto her back and they went on a fun adventure together. They saw many animals and had lots of fun. + +After their adventure, Lily said, "Thank you, Ellie! You are the best elephant in the whole world!" + +Ellie replied, "No problem, Lily! I had a great time too. Let's go on another adventure soon!" + +And so, Ellie and Lily became the best of friends and went on many incredible adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and write letters to her friends. One day, Lily's mommy brought her a new set of markers. + +Lily was so happy and started to draw right away. But then, she accidentally spilled water on her paper. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we can dry it with a towel." + +After they dried the paper, Lily wanted to write a letter to her friend, but she didn't know how to spell some of the words. Her mommy said, "I can help you spell the words you don't know." + +Lily was so happy that her mommy allowed her to use the new markers and helped her spell the words. She wrote a beautiful letter to her friend and couldn't wait to give it to her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty bracelet that was clear and sparkly. She loved to wear it every day and show it to her friends. + +One day, Lily's friend came to play with her. They were having fun playing with dolls when Lily felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she couldn't. She sneezed so hard that her bracelet flew off her wrist and landed on the floor. + +Lily and her friend looked for the bracelet, but they couldn't find it. They searched everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Lily was very sad because her bracelet was special to her. + +Days passed, and Lily forgot about her bracelet. But one day, she found it in her toy box. She was so happy that she put it back on her wrist right away. But as she was walking outside, the bracelet broke and fell off her wrist. Lily was sad again, and she learned that sometimes things don't last forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very peaceful and loved to play. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. The girl got scared and ran away. She tried to go home, but the dog followed her. She screamed for help, but no one was around. + +Finally, the girl tripped and fell. The dog caught up to her and bit her leg. She cried out in pain. Her mom came running and took her to the hospital. The girl was okay, but she never wanted to go to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to do yoga with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy felt weak and tired, so Lily decided to carry her mommy to their yoga mat. Lily was very strong and she carried her mommy all the way to the mat. + +When they got to the mat, Lily's mommy felt better and they started to do yoga together. They did lots of different poses like downward dog and tree pose. Lily was very good at yoga and she loved doing it with her mommy. + +After they finished yoga, Lily's mommy felt much better and she thanked Lily for carrying her to the mat. Lily was happy that she could help her mommy and they hugged each other. From that day on, they did yoga together every day and Lily always made sure to carry her mommy to the mat if she felt weak. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a tree high up in the sky. One day, Tweety saw a big bird flying in the sky. The big bird said, "I am going to war." + +Tweety asked, "What is war?" The big bird said, "War is when birds fight and hurt each other." + +Tweety said, "I don't want to go to war. I just want to be happy and fly high in the sky." The big bird said, "You are too small to fight in the war. You can stay here in your tree." + +Tweety was happy to stay in his tree, but he missed his bird friends who went to war. One day, Tweety heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw that the big bird had been hurt in the war. + +Tweety learned that war is not good and that it is better to be happy and safe at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to use her toy kitchen to cook pretend food. One day, her mom asked her to help make dinner. Lily was so excited to use the big pot on the stove. + +Lily's mom had a rare recipe for spaghetti sauce. Lily helped her mom put all the ingredients in the pot and stir it up. They let it simmer for a while and it smelled so good! + +But then, as they were moving the pot to the table, Lily accidentally dropped it. The pot broke into a million pieces and the spaghetti sauce spilled everywhere. Lily's mom was so upset and they couldn't eat dinner. Lily felt so bad and started to cry. + +"Mama, I'm sorry," Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen," her mom replied. "But we'll have to order takeout for dinner tonight." + +Lily learned that sometimes accidents can happen, but it's important to be careful when using things like pots. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they decided to make some cupcakes. Lily helped by mixing the batter with a big spoon. She loved to watch the ingredients come together. + +As they were putting the cupcakes in the oven, Lily's mommy noticed that the cord for the oven was frayed. She became anxious because she didn't want anyone to get hurt. So, they decided to unplug the oven and wait until they could get a new cord. + +Lily was sad that they couldn't finish baking the cupcakes, but she knew that safety was important. They decided to go outside and play instead. Lily had fun running around and playing with her mommy. They even had a picnic and ate some yummy sandwiches. It was a great day, even without the cupcakes. +Once upon a time, there was a cute ostrich named Ollie. Ollie was very happy living in the zoo with his friends. One day, Ollie's friend brought him a big bag of candy. Ollie ate all the candy and it made him feel sick. His friend said, "I'm sorry I spoiled your tummy, Ollie." + +Ollie felt sad and didn't want to play with his friends anymore. But then, his friends came to visit him and brought him a new toy. Ollie felt happy again and played with his friends. From that day on, Ollie learned that too much candy can spoil your tummy, but good friends can make you feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo. He was very useful because he could carry heavy things. One day, he went for a walk and suddenly disappeared! His friends looked for him but they couldn't find him anywhere. They searched high and low, but the hippo was nowhere to be found. Just when they were about to give up, the hippo appeared out of nowhere! They were so happy to see him and they all hugged him tightly. From that day on, the hippo made sure to never disappear again. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She had a guard dog named Max who always stayed by her side. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to borrow Lily's favorite toy, but Lily didn't want to lend it because she was afraid her friend might break it. + +Max saw how sad Lily's friend was and he decided to help. He took the toy from Lily and gave it to her friend to play with. Lily was surprised and happy that Max was so kind. From that day on, Lily's friend always asked Max to be the guard of their playtime. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He had a new toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Tom went outside to play with his new toy car. He was having so much fun until a big storm came. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck a tree near Tom. He got scared and ran back to his house. His mom told him that he should stay inside until the storm passed. Tom felt safe and happy knowing that his mom will take care of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, you may take a shower now." Lily ran to the bathroom and turned on the water. She loved the warm water on her skin. + +After her shower, Lily went to her room and put on her favorite thin dress. She twirled around and said, "Mommy, can I go play outside?" Her mommy said, "Yes, but do not go near the road." + +Lily went outside and saw a butterfly. She ran after it and did not listen to her mommy. Suddenly, a car came and hit her. Lily's mommy ran outside and saw what happened. She cried and cried. Lily did not listen to her mommy and it made her mommy very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. He would kick the ball with his feet and try to score a goal. + +One day, Timmy and his friends decided to play a game of soccer in the park. Timmy's friend, Johnny, had an impressive new soccer ball. It was shiny and colorful and everyone wanted to play with it. + +As they played, the ball went flying towards the west side of the park. Timmy ran after it, but when he got there, he saw something strange. There was a big, scary dog guarding the ball! Timmy was afraid, but he remembered something his dad had told him. He took a deep breath, stood up tall, and kicked the ball as hard as he could, right past the dog and into the goal. Timmy's friends cheered and the dog ran away. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could do anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was curious and loved to explore. One day, the bird found a piece of paper with a poem on it. The bird didn't know how to read, but it felt happy looking at the words. + +The bird decided to show the poem to its friends. It flew up into the sky and soared above the trees. It saw its friends playing in the field and went down to them. The bird showed them the poem and they all chirped with joy. + +From that day on, the little bird would often soar up into the sky, looking for more poems to share with its friends. And every time it found a new poem, it would feel even happier than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high up in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweetie saw a big refrigerator and decided to land on it. Tweetie felt cold and decided to take a little nap inside the refrigerator. + +But when Tweetie woke up, he was frightened because he couldn't get out of the refrigerator. He tried to fly out, but he was too small to open the door. Tweetie realized he should have been more careful and not gone into the refrigerator in the first place. + +Luckily, Tweetie's bird friends heard him chirping for help and came to rescue him. They opened the door and helped him fly out. From that day on, Tweetie learned to be more careful and always think twice before doing something that might be dangerous. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with bubbles. She blew them and watched them float in the air. One day, she noticed that all the other kids were playing with a popular toy that she didn't have. She felt sad and left out. + +Lily asked her parents for the toy, but they said no. She became angry and decided to take matters into her own hands. She stole the toy from one of the kids at the park. But as she was running away, she accidentally popped the bubble that the toy was inside. The other kids noticed what she had done and were very upset. + +Lily was so ashamed of what she had done that she ran away and never went back to the park. She learned that stealing is wrong and that it's important to be happy with what you have. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the zoo. He saw a big lion with a fierce face. Timmy wanted to know the lion's name, so he asked the zookeeper. The zookeeper said, "His name is Simba." + +Timmy wanted to get closer to Simba, but the zookeeper said it was dangerous. "You need to stay behind the fence," he said. Suddenly, Simba roared loudly and Timmy got scared. He ran away and fell in a puddle of mud. + +The zookeeper helped Timmy up and said, "Let's go wash you off." They went to a nearby sink and washed Timmy's clothes and face. Timmy felt much better and thanked the zookeeper for helping him. From that day on, he always remembered Simba's fierce roar and his name. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make soup with onions. Lily thought the onions looked funny and didn't want to help chop them up. But her mommy said they were tasty and would make the soup yummy. + +As they were cooking, Lily accidentally knocked over the pot and spilled the soup all over the floor. She felt sad and scared that her mommy would be mad. But her mommy just hugged her and said it was okay. They cleaned up the mess together and started over. + +Lily wanted to help stir the soup but was too short to reach the pot. So her mommy lifted her up and let her spin the spoon around in the soup. Lily giggled and felt happy again. When the soup was ready, they sat down to eat it together. Lily tried the onion and was surprised to find out that it was really tasty! She was glad she helped make the soup and learned that sometimes accidents happen, but it's okay to try again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he didn't like to share them with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a shiny red brick on the ground. He liked it so much that he decided to take it home with him. Timmy felt happy with his new toy. + +But then, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the shiny red brick and asked if he could play with it too. Timmy didn't want to share, so he said no. Billy felt sad and went home. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom saw the shiny red brick and asked him where he got it from. Timmy told her that he found it on the ground. But his mom knew that it belonged to someone else. She told Timmy that taking things that don't belong to us is called stealing, and it's not nice. Timmy felt bad and decided to give the shiny red brick back to its rightful owner. From that day on, Timmy learned that sharing is important and stealing is wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, her friend Timmy came to play with her. They built a snowman together and had so much fun. + +Suddenly, Timmy said, "I'm hot! Let's go inside and warm up." But Lily didn't want to go inside yet. She wanted to play more. Timmy got mad and said, "I'm leaving then. You can stay out here and freeze!" + +Lily felt sad and cold. She didn't want her friend to leave. So, she said, "Wait, Timmy! I'm sorry. Let's go inside and have some hot cocoa." Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, that sounds good." + +They went inside and Lily's mom made them some hot cocoa. They sat by the fire and warmed up. Timmy said, "I'm sorry I got mad. I just didn't want to freeze." Lily replied, "It's okay. I don't want you to freeze either. Friends don't leave each other in the cold." They hugged and continued to enjoy their hot cocoa together. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little black cat named Midnight. Midnight loved to play and run around all day. One day, Midnight met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Oh, you're so cute! Can I pet you?" + +Midnight meowed and rubbed against Lily's leg. Lily giggled and petted Midnight. + +But then, Midnight started to misbehave. He scratched at the furniture and knocked over a vase. Lily said, "Midnight, you need to behave! You're making a mess." + +Midnight meowed and looked up at Lily with big, innocent eyes. He knew he had done something wrong. From then on, Midnight tried his best to behave and be a good kitty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new pastel set that she loved very much. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to visit her. + +"Wow, Lily! Your pastels are so pretty and new!" said Timmy. + +"Thank you, Timmy! Do you want to draw with me?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, please!" replied Timmy. + +They both sat down and started to draw. Lily drew a beautiful flower and Timmy drew a big sun. Suddenly, Lily's mom entered the room and said, "It's time for lunch, kids!" + +Lily and Timmy put away their new pastels and went to eat lunch. They both had a fun time drawing together and couldn't wait to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the airport to take a trip on an airplane. The airport was very big and had lots of people walking around. + +As they were waiting for their flight, Lily saw a boy playing with a toy airplane. She wanted to play with it too, so she asked the boy if she could have a turn. The boy said no and pushed her away. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Later on, when they were boarding the airplane, Lily saw the boy again. This time, he was crying because he had lost his toy airplane. Lily remembered how he had pushed her earlier and decided to be kind. She gave him her favorite toy to play with on the flight. The boy was happy and said thank you. Lily felt happy too because she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Tiny. Tiny had a long tail that he loved to play with. One day, Tiny was running and his tail got stuck in a hole. He pulled and pulled, but it wouldn't come out. Suddenly, Tiny saw a magic potion and drank it. His tail began to shrink and he was able to escape the hole. But, his tail was now broken and he couldn't play with it anymore. Poor Tiny! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad brought home a new toy for him. It was a shiny red car that Timmy loved to play with. + +Timmy and his friends went to the park to play with the new toy car. They took turns driving it around the park. Suddenly, Timmy's friend saw a saw lying on the ground. He picked it up and started playing with it. Timmy's dad warned them to be careful with the saw and put it away. + +But Timmy's friend forgot about the saw and left it on the ground. Later, when Timmy was driving the car, he didn't see the saw on the ground and fell over it. Luckily, he wasn't hurt, but he learned an important lesson to always be careful and put things away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved getting packages in the mail. One day, her mom gave her an ancient package that belonged to her great-grandma. + +Lily was so excited to own something so old and special. She opened the package with her mom and found a beautiful necklace inside. "Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's been in our family for a long time. It's an ancient piece of jewelry." + +Lily wore the necklace every day and showed it to all her friends. One day, her friend asked, "Where did you get that pretty necklace?" + +Lily proudly replied, "It's mine! I own it now because it belonged to my great-grandma." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch trucks drive by his house. One day, a big scary truck drove by and it made Timmy jump. But then he realized that the truck was just carrying lots of toys for kids to play with! Timmy was very happy and he waved at the truck as it drove away. From that day on, Timmy loved watching trucks even more! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about unicorns and rainbows. One day, Lily's mom asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. + +"I want to be a princess!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a wonderful dream, Lily." + +But Lily's dad shook his head and said, "That's foolish, Lily. You can't be a princess in real life." + +Lily felt sad and confused. She didn't understand why her dad didn't believe in her dream. But her mom hugged her and whispered, "Don't worry, Lily. You can be whatever you want to be, as long as you work hard and never give up on your dreams." +Once upon a time, there was a big fish named Fred. Fred was very adventurous and loved to explore the ocean. One day, he saw a shiny watch on the ocean floor. He wanted to get it, so he decided to dive down to the bottom of the ocean. + +As he swam down, he saw many colorful fish and plants. When he got to the bottom, he picked up the watch and brought it back up to the surface. He was very proud of himself for being so brave and diving so deep. + +Fred showed the watch to his fish friends and they were all very impressed. From that day on, Fred felt even more adventurous and continued to explore the ocean, always looking for new treasures to find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the snow. One day, Lily's mom told her not to play outside because it was too cold. But Lily didn't listen and went outside to play. + +As she was playing, the snow started to rise and rise until it was very high. Lily got worried because she couldn't see her house anymore. She tried to find her way back, but she was lost. + +Suddenly, Lily heard her mom calling her name. She ran towards the sound of her mom's voice and found her. Her mom was very worried and told her that she should always listen to her parents and not go outside when it's too cold. Lily learned her lesson and promised to always listen to her parents from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a long stick that he loved to play with. He would run around the yard and pretend it was a sword. One day, Tim met a little girl named Lily. Lily had a toy horse that she loved to ride. Tim and Lily played together for hours, laughing and having fun. + +After a while, Tim and Lily decided to have a race. They both ran as fast as they could, but Tim won the victory! Lily was happy for Tim and they both laughed and hugged each other. Tim was so happy that he gave Lily his long stick as a present. They became the best of friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take pictures with her camera. One day, she went to the park to take pictures of the flowers and trees. She looked through her camera and saw that the picture was not clear. She tried to adjust it and finally, it fit perfectly. She was so happy that she took many pictures of the beautiful park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite dress with a pretty pattern on it. But one day, Lily noticed that her dress looked dull and not shiny anymore. She was sad because she loved her dress so much. + +Then, Lily's mom had an idea. They took the dress outside and let the sun shine on it. The sun made the dress shine again! Lily was so happy and danced around in her pretty dress. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can look dull, but with a little bit of sunshine, they can shine again. And she always remembered to let her favorite things soak up the sun whenever they needed it. The end. +There was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play in the wild forest. He would often go there with his mommy and daddy to have a picnic. One day, Timmy went to the forest alone and saw a big bear. He got scared and started to run, but he tripped on a rock and fell down. The bear came closer and Timmy tried to bow down to show the bear he was not a threat, but the bear attacked him. + +After a while, Timmy's mommy and daddy came to the forest to find him, but they couldn't. They looked everywhere and then they saw a bar of soap on the ground. They knew it was Timmy's because it had his name on it. They started to cry and called for help. The police came and searched the forest, but they couldn't find Timmy. He was lost forever in the wild forest. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who loved to paint. They had a big box full of colorful paints and brushes that they used to make beautiful pictures. One day, they decided to go on a trip to the beach to paint the pretty sunset. + +As they were driving, the little girl asked her mom, "When will we arrive at the beach?" Her mom replied, "Soon, sweetie, we just have to go over this big hill." + +When they finally arrived, they set up their paints and started to create. The little girl was very creative and painted a picture of a big yellow sun and a blue ocean. Her mom was so proud of her! + +But then, a big gust of wind came and knocked over the box of paints. The handles broke and the paints spilled all over the sand. The family was so sad that they couldn't finish their paintings. + +The little girl cried and said, "Our paintings are ruined!" Her dad tried to cheer her up and said, "Don't worry, we can always come back and try again another day." And with that, they packed up their things and drove back home. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat. The cat liked to play outside all day long. One day, the cat went to a museum. The museum had many pretty things to see. The cat looked at the pretty things and then decided to leave. + +As the cat was leaving the museum, it saw a big shiny button. The cat wanted to press the button, so it did. Suddenly, everything started to turn. The walls, the floor, and the ceiling all started to spin. The cat got scared and tried to run away, but it was too late. + +The spinning made the cat dizzy and it fell down. The cat hurt itself badly and had to go to the vet. The vet said the cat would be okay, but it would never be able to play outside again. The cat was sad and missed playing outside. From that day on, the cat never pressed any buttons again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play outside with his friends, but he was always very clumsy. He would trip and fall often, but his friends never made fun of him. + +One night, Teddy looked up at the sky and saw the big, round moon. He thought it looked so pretty and wanted to learn more about it. So, he decided to study the moon. + +Teddy read books and watched videos about the moon. He even asked his teacher for help. Finally, he learned all about the moon and was very proud of himself. + +The next time Teddy went outside to play with his friends, he looked up at the sky and saw the moon again. This time, he didn't trip or fall. Instead, he pointed up at the moon and told his friends all about it. They were amazed and proud of Teddy for studying so hard. From that day on, Teddy was known as the smartest bear in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and put them in her toy box when she was done. One day, she wanted to watch her favorite show but it wouldn't work. Her mommy told her that they needed to fix the network so the TV could work again. + +Lily's mommy was very thoughtful and decided to call a friend who knew how to fix the network. The friend came over and fixed the network so Lily could watch her show. Lily was so happy and grateful to her mommy and her mommy's thoughtful friend. + +After the show was over, Lily put her toys away in her toy box and went to bed. She dreamed about all the fun she would have playing with her toys the next day and watching more shows on the TV with the fixed network. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the circus. She had never seen a clown before, but she had heard that they were funny. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the circus. As they walked around, they saw a clown with a big red nose and a soft, fluffy wig. Lily was scared at first, but the clown introduced himself and made her laugh. + +Later on, Lily saw the clown again at the circus parade. She waved at him and he came over to say hello. The clown gave her a balloon animal and Lily was so happy. + +At the end of the day, Lily said goodbye to the clown and thanked him for making her day so fun. She couldn't wait to go back to the circus and see her new friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she decided to wander in the forest. She saw many trees, birds, and flowers. It was a beautiful day. + +Suddenly, she saw a big building. It was a theater! She had never been to one before. She went inside and saw a mysterious show. There were actors and music. She loved it! + +After the show, Lily went home. She felt happy and excited. She couldn't wait to tell her mom and dad about her adventure in the forest and the theater. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy bake cakes. One day, her mommy brought out a big mixer to mix the cake batter. Lily was confused and asked, "What's that, mommy?" + +Her mommy replied, "It's a mixer, sweetie. It helps us mix the cake batter faster." + +Lily watched as her mommy turned on the mixer and it began to rock back and forth. She was so fascinated by it that she asked, "Can I try, mommy?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Here you go." Lily took the mixer and began to mix the batter. She was so happy and proud of herself. When they finished baking the cake, Lily said, "I love baking with you, mommy." + +Her mommy replied, "I love baking with you too, Lily. You're such a great helper." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his toys. He had a ball, a truck, and a kite. One day, Timmy decided to take his toys to the park. He played and had fun, but when it was time to go home, he left his toys on the ground. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park, but his toys were gone. He looked and looked but couldn't find them. Timmy realized that he should have cleaned up his toys and put them away. He felt sad and wished he could go back in time to clean up his mess. + +The moral of the story is that we should always clean up after ourselves and take care of the world around us. If we don't, bad things can happen. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be less stubborn and clean up his toys from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a doggy named Spot. Spot had a big paw and loved to play with his toys. He had a healthy appetite and loved to eat his food. + +One day, Spot went to the park with his friend, a cat named Mittens. They played catch with a ball and ran around together. Spot's paw got tired, but he kept playing because it was so much fun. + +After a while, they got thirsty and went to get a drink of water. Spot's owner gave him a big bowl of water and some yummy treats. Spot felt happy and healthy after playing and having a snack. He went home and took a nap, dreaming of all the fun he had with Mittens at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and run around with her friends. One day, Lily's mom took her to a big mill where they make flour for bread. Lily was so excited to see all the big machines and hear the loud noises. + +But then, Lily saw a little bird stuck in the mill. She felt very upset and wanted to help the bird. She asked her mom to get the bird out of the mill, but her mom said it was too dangerous. Lily didn't want to leave the bird there, so she thought of a plan. + +She asked her friends to help her distract the workers while she snuck in and got the bird out. With their help, Lily was able to save the bird and bring it back to safety. Her mom was so proud of her for being brave and kind to the little bird. The moral of the story is that even if you are small, you can still make a big difference by helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. They would play in the sand and swim in the water. + +One day, Lily saw a crab on the beach. It had a modest shell on its back. Lily wanted to touch the crab, but her mom said to be careful and not hurt it. + +Later, when it was time to go home, Lily helped her dad shut the car door. She was happy because she had a fun day at the beach with her family and saw a cool crab. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him they had to go to a meeting. Timmy didn't know what a meeting was, but he went with his mom anyway. + +When they got to the meeting, Timmy saw a lot of grown-ups sitting around a table. They were talking and Timmy thought it was boring. He wanted to shout to make it more fun, but he didn't want to get in trouble. So, he just sat quietly and waited for it to be over. + +After the meeting, Timmy's mom took him to a cool playground. Timmy forgot all about the meeting and had a lot of fun. He shouted and played with his friends until it was time to go home. Timmy realized that sometimes meetings can be boring, but playing with friends is always cool. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she walked down the street and saw a big red mailbox. She ran over to it and stood next to it. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise inside the mailbox. She looked inside and saw a little bird. The bird was very honest and told Lily that it was lost. Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help it. She thought for a moment and then had an idea. + +She picked up the mailbox and carried it to her house. She put the mailbox in her backyard and opened the door. The bird flew out of the mailbox and into the sky. Lily was happy that she could help the bird find its way home. From that day on, she always looked for ways to be honest and helpful like the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to the farm to see the animals. She saw a big pile of hay and decided to climb on it. But then, she fell down and hurt her knee. + +Lily's mom came to examine her knee and put a bandage on it. Lily felt sad because she couldn't play with her friends anymore. But then, her mom brought her a book about animals and they read it together. Lily learned about cows, pigs, and sheep. + +The next day, Lily went back to the farm with her mom. She saw the animals again and this time, she didn't climb on the hay. She was happy to be outside and learn more about the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved chickens because they were cute and fluffy. One day, Timmy saw a sweet little chicken in his yard. He ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, look at the sweet chicken in our yard!" + +His mom replied, "Let's discuss what we should do with the chicken." Timmy and his mom talked about how they could take care of the chicken and make sure it was safe. They decided to build a coop for the chicken to live in. + +One day, Timmy forgot to close the coop door and a sneaky fox came and took the chicken away. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can always get another chicken." + +Even though they got another chicken, Timmy never forgot about the sweet little chicken that he lost. He learned that it's important to take care of animals and keep them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and humble frog named Freddie. Freddie loved to hop around and play with his friends in the pond. One day, Freddie met a beautiful frog named Lily. They became good friends and spent lots of time together. + +One day, Lily said to Freddie, "I demand that we get married!" Freddie was surprised by her words, but he knew he loved her and wanted to make her happy. So, they got married in a big ceremony with all their friends and family. + +After the wedding, Freddie and Lily lived happily ever after. They had lots of tadpoles and continued to hop around and play in the pond. Freddie was grateful for Lily's love and knew that he had made the right choice in marrying her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, while she was playing, she saw a pink butterfly. She followed it until it landed on a skeleton. + +Lily got scared and ran to her mom. "Mommy, mommy, there's a scary skeleton in the park!" she said. Her mom asked her to show her where it was. When they got there, her mom saw that it was just a toy skeleton. "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a toy. It's not scary," her mom said. + +Lily felt better and picked up the toy skeleton. She played with it for a while, pretending to save it from danger. "Don't worry, skeleton. I'll save you!" she said. From that day on, Lily loved playing with her new toy skeleton and the pink butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on the slide. One day, she went inside her house and saw the fireplace. It was very warm and had a big fire inside. Lily felt happy and warm. + +But then, she heard a loud noise and became very fearful. She ran to her mommy and daddy and they told her it was just the wind outside. Lily felt better and went back to playing on the slide. She knew that she was safe inside with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite carpet in his room that was soft and blue. One day, Timmy spilled grape juice on his carpet and it made a terrible stain. + +Timmy's mom was angry and told him he needed to clean it up. Timmy tried to clean it with water, but it didn't work. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, his friend Billy came over and asked what was wrong. + +Timmy told Billy about the terrible stain on his favorite carpet. Billy helped Timmy talk to his mom and they all worked together to clean the stain. Timmy was happy again and grateful for his friend's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a beautiful poppy flower and went to take a closer look. The flower was so pretty, with its bright red color and soft petals. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her daughter admiring the poppy. "What are you doing, Lily?" she asked. + +"I'm looking at the pretty flower," Lily replied. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Would you like to learn more about flowers? We can study them together." + +Lily was excited and they went inside to get some books about flowers. As they read, Lily became restless and wanted to go back outside to play. But her mom reminded her that they needed to finish studying first. + +After they finished studying, Lily went back outside to play. She ran around the garden, feeling happy and excited. And every time she saw the poppy flower, she smiled and remembered the fun they had studying together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat peanuts. He ate them all the time because they were his favorite snack. One day, Timmy ate too many peanuts and he got a funny feeling in his tummy. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my tummy feels funny." + +His mom knew just what to do. She gave Timmy some medicine to help heal his tummy. Timmy didn't like the taste of the medicine, but he knew it would make him feel better. + +After a while, Timmy's tummy felt much better. He was so happy that he could eat peanuts again. He said to his mom, "Thank you for making me feel better. Now I can eat peanuts again!" His mom smiled and said, "Just don't eat too many this time, okay?" Timmy nodded and went back to playing with his toys, feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a math test at school, but she was upset because she didn't understand the numbers. Her mommy tried to help her, but Lily still felt confused. + +The next day, Lily woke up early and decided to pack her backpack with her favorite toys. She thought that if she brought her toys to school, she wouldn't have to think about math. But when she got to school, her teacher reminded her about the math test. + +Lily was scared, but she remembered her mommy's words: "If you don't understand something, just keep trying." So, Lily took a deep breath and started to do her math problems. It was hard, but she didn't give up. When the test was over, Lily felt proud of herself. She realized that even if something is difficult, she can still try her best. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. He lived in a big field with his bunny friends. One day, Benny found an old photo in the grass. It was a picture of his family from long ago. Benny wanted to restore the photo, so he asked his friends for help. Together, they gathered some glue and paper and worked hard to fix the photo. When they were finished, Benny was so happy to see his family's faces again. From then on, he kept the restored photo close to his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a patient man. He loved to fish in the pond near his house. One day, he caught a big fish. He was so happy, but then he saw a man coming towards him. The man said, "Can I have your fish?" The patient man said, "No, I caught it fair and square." The other man said, "Please, I am so hungry." The patient man thought for a minute and said, "Okay, you can have the fish. But this is the end of my fishing for today." The other man said, "Thank you so much!" and walked away with the fish. The patient man went home with an empty bucket but a happy heart, knowing he did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that she liked to comb every day. One day, she was playing with her toys when her mom came into the room. + +"Hi Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. + +"I'm playing with my toys," Lily said. + +"Oh, I see. Can you help me sort the laundry?" her mom asked. + +Lily nodded and followed her mom to the laundry room. While her mom was putting clothes in the washer, Lily found a comb on the shelf. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a comb!" Lily said. + +"That's great, Lily. But be careful, you're a little clumsy," her mom warned. + +Lily giggled and combed her hair while her mom finished sorting the laundry. When they were done, Lily helped her mom put the clothes in the dryer. + +"Thanks for helping me, Lily. You're such a good helper," her mom said. + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for being a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in pretty dresses and twirl around. One day, Lily's mom asked her a question. "Lily, do you want to help me bake some cookies?" Lily was very enthusiastic and said, "Yes, please!" + +As they were baking, Lily accidentally spilled flour on the floor. Her mom asked her a question, "Lily, did you spill the flour?" Lily felt bad and said, "Yes, I'm sorry." Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. But it's important to always tell the truth and take responsibility for our actions." + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She realized that it's okay to make mistakes, but it's important to be honest and take responsibility for them. From that day on, Lily made sure to always tell the truth and help clean up any messes she made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom gave her a cookie. Lily took a bite and said, "Mom, this cookie tastes yummy!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Can you answer a question for me?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, Mommy. What's the question?" + +Her mom asked, "Is the cookie hard or soft?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "It's a little bit hard, but it's still yummy!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "You're right, Lily. It's a hard cookie, but it still tastes good." And they both enjoyed the rest of the cookie together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went with her mom to the grocery store. The store was very noisy because there were many people shopping. Lily saw a toy car and asked her mom to buy it. Her mom said no because they didn't have enough money. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Suddenly, the toy car zoomed off the shelf and landed in Lily's cart. Lily was surprised and happy. She looked around to see who had put the car in her cart, but no one was there. + +Her mom saw the toy car and asked Lily where it came from. Lily told her what happened. Her mom was amazed and said, "Maybe it was a magic toy car!" Lily smiled and played with her new toy as they finished their shopping. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. He loved to catch fish in the river. One day, he went fishing and caught a big fish. But, the fish was too strong and pulled Jack into the water. He couldn't swim and was scared. + +A little girl named Lily saw Jack and quickly ran to get help. She found a man who could swim and he rescued Jack. Jack was very grateful and thanked the man and Lily. + +After the rescue, Jack realized that he had lost his fishing rod in the river. He was sad, but Lily said, "Don't worry, we'll help you find it." They searched and finally found the fishing rod. Jack was happy and said, "You two are my heroes! Thank you for rescuing me and helping me find my fishing rod." It was a mild day, but the rescue adventure was very exciting! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had to go to school, but he didn't know what to wear. His mom showed him his uniform. It was a blue shirt and brown pants. Timmy didn't like it, but he had to wear it. + +At school, Timmy saw that there were different colors of uniforms. He wanted a red one, but it wasn't available. Timmy had to choose between green and yellow. He chose green because it was his favorite color. + +Timmy felt happy in his green uniform. He learned that sometimes we have to choose what is available, but we can still be happy with our choices. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag full of them. One day, Timmy's little sister took one of his marbles and wouldn't give it back. Timmy got mad and started to yell at her. His sister started to cry and Timmy felt sorry. He said sorry to his sister and she gave him back his marble. Timmy learned that it's not nice to yell and it's always good to say sorry. From that day on, Timmy and his sister played with the marbles together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long, pink curtain in her room. One day, Lily's mommy came to her and said, "Lily, let's play a game. Can you throw this ball to me through the curtain?" + +Lily was excited and said, "Yes, mommy!" She threw the ball through the long, pink curtain and her mommy caught it. They played this game for a while and had so much fun. + +After they finished playing, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, you did a great job throwing the ball through the curtain. You are so good at this game!" Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. From that day on, they played this game every day and Lily became really good at throwing things through the curtain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and put lotion on her hands. One day, she accidentally broke her favorite toy car. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy saw that she was upset and asked her what happened. Lily told her that she broke her toy car. Her mommy was very polite and said it was okay, accidents happen. She then gave Lily a hug and told her they could try to fix the car together. + +Lily felt much better and they spent the rest of the day trying to fix the toy car. Even though it wasn't perfect, Lily was happy that her mommy was so kind and helped her. From then on, Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that being polite and kind can make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily felt the ground shake. It was an earthquake! She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's daddy told her to hide under the table until the shaking stopped. After the earthquake, they went outside to see if everything was okay. They saw that some houses had fallen down and people were struggling to get out. + +Lily's mommy had a useful idea to help the people who were stuck. She brought blankets and water to them. But suddenly, another earthquake came and it was even bigger. The houses that were still standing fell down and everyone was hurt. Sadly, Lily's family and the people they tried to help were trapped under the rubble and could not escape. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would throw it up in the air and watch it bounce back down. One day, he was playing in the park when he saw an attractive lady walking by. She had a pretty dress and a big smile on her face. + +Timmy ran up to his mother and said, "Look, Mommy! That lady is so pretty!" + +His mother smiled and said, "Yes, she is very attractive. But remember, it's not just what's on the outside that counts. It's what's on the inside too." + +Timmy didn't really understand what his mother meant, but he nodded anyway. He went back to playing with his ball, bouncing it up and down. He was happy just being himself and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the river with his friends. The river was very noisy because the water splashed and flowed quickly over the rocks. + +One day, Benny's friend asked him to go on an adventure to explore the forest. Benny was excited and agreed to go. But as they walked further into the forest, Benny started to regret leaving the river. He missed the sound of the noisy water and the fun he had with his friends. + +After a while, Benny's friend noticed that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Benny explained that he missed the river and wished he was back there. His friend understood and suggested they go back to the river. Benny was overjoyed and they quickly made their way back. When they arrived, Benny felt happy again and knew he never wanted to leave the river for too long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was feeling very sick and sad. Her mommy gave her some medicine to use. It tasted yucky, but it helped her feel better. + +Lily's mommy wanted to make her feel cheerful, so she brought her a big, colorful balloon. Lily loved the balloon and it made her smile. She played with it all day and felt much better. + +After a few days, Lily was all better. She was happy and cheerful again. She thanked her mommy for the medicine and the balloon. She knew her mommy loved her very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom. One day, while they were cooking, Lily spilled some sauce on the floor. Her mom told her to get a towel to clean it up. But Lily didn't know where the towel was. + +Her mom explained that being intelligent means knowing where things are and being able to solve problems. So, Lily started to look around the kitchen until she found the towel. She cleaned up the sauce and her mom was proud of her for being so smart. + +The moral of the story is that being intelligent means being able to think and solve problems. It's important to know where things are and how to use them, like a towel to clean up a mess. And it's always good to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a heavy bag of toys that she loved to play with. One day, she was walking to her friend's house when her finger got stuck in the bag's zipper. It hurt a lot! + +Lily asked her friend's mom for help, and she quickly answered. She gently took the bag off of Lily's finger and gave her a band-aid. Lily was very grateful and happy to be able to play with her toys again. From that day on, she made sure to be careful with the zipper and not let her finger get stuck again. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Sam. Sam was crawling on a leaf when he saw a butterfly flying. Sam wanted to fly too! + +Sam ate and ate until he became very big and round. Then, he built a cocoon around himself. Inside the cocoon, Sam slept for a long time. + +One day, Sam woke up and realized that he had become a butterfly! He spread his wings and flew into the sky. Sam felt very comfortable flying in the warm sun. + +From that day on, Sam knew that he could do anything he wanted if he tried hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite red shirt every day. He thought it was the most special shirt in the world. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a jazz concert. Timmy didn't know what jazz was, but he was excited to go. + +When they arrived at the concert, Timmy saw all the people dressed in fancy clothes. He felt ordinary in his red shirt. But he still loved it and refused to take it off. As the concert started, Timmy's mom noticed that he was getting sleepy. She suggested they go home, but Timmy wanted to stay and hear more jazz music. + +As the night went on, Timmy fell asleep in his seat. When he woke up, the concert was over and everyone had left. Timmy was alone and scared. He realized that he should have listened to his mom and gone home. He missed his chance to hear more jazz music and he never saw his favorite red shirt again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he received a big box of new toys from his grandma. He was so happy and excited to play with them all. + +As Timmy was playing with his new toys, his mom noticed that he had a little mustache growing on his upper lip. She told him that he was growing up and becoming a big boy. Timmy was proud of his new mustache. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister accidentally broke one of his new toys. Timmy got very upset and started to cry. His mom told him to stay calm and not get angry. She said that it was just a toy and that he could always get a new one. + +Timmy realized that his mom was right. He stopped crying and hugged his sister. He learned that it's important to stay calm in difficult situations and that receiving new things is not as important as being kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. He had a big toy box that he kept very tidy, always putting his toys back in their proper place. But one day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny was not very tidy and he made a big mess with Timmy's toys. + +Timmy didn't like the mess, but he didn't say anything to Johnny. Instead, he quietly cleaned up the toys and put them back in their proper place. Later that day, Timmy and Johnny went to the park to play. They were having a great time until they saw two boys fighting. + +Timmy didn't like to see people fighting, so he went over to try and stop them. Johnny was scared and didn't want to get involved. But Timmy was brave and he managed to stop the fight. From that day on, Timmy realized that it's important to stand up for what's right, even if it means getting a little messy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to take naps, especially after playing outside. One day, Timmy's mom said they were going to go to the park to play. Timmy was excited and couldn't wait to go down the slide and swing on the swings. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw that his favorite slide was broken. He was sad and didn't know what to do. His mom suggested they play on the swings instead, but they were too high for Timmy to reach. He started to cry because he thought the day was ruined. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy came to the park. Billy had a perfect idea. He said they could make a fort out of sticks and leaves. Timmy loved the idea and they started building. The fort turned out to be perfect and even included a spot for Timmy to take a nap. Timmy was so happy that he forgot all about the broken slide and had a great day at the park with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around and around in circles until she got dizzy. One day, she went to the park and found a big wheel that she could spin on. She spun so fast that she fell down and bumped her nose. + +After playing at the park, Lily needed to go to the toilet. She went inside and saw a big white toilet. She sat down and did her business. But then she noticed a nosy squirrel peeking through the window. She giggled and waved at the squirrel, who quickly ran away. + +Lily washed her hands and went back outside to play. She spun around some more but made sure to be careful this time. She had so much fun and couldn't wait to come back to the park again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to collect nuts, but he always forgot where he put them. One day, Nutty met a little girl named Lily. Lily was walking in the park and saw Nutty searching for his nuts. + +"Hi, Nutty! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm looking for my nuts. They're clear and small, and they match the color of the leaves," replied Nutty. + +Lily wanted to help Nutty, so she looked for the nuts too. After a few minutes, Lily found the nuts and gave them to Nutty. Nutty was so happy that he gave Lily a big hug. + +"Thank you, Lily! You're my best friend now," said Nutty. + +From that day on, Nutty and Lily went on many adventures together. Nutty never forgot where he put his nuts again, and Lily always helped him find them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tight grip on her favorite toy, a stuffed bear named Teddy. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They were playing tag when Lily saw a butterfly and ran after it. She tripped and fell, and her toy bear flew out of her hands and into a nearby pond. + +Lily struggled to get her bear back, but the water was too deep. She started to cry. A kind lady saw her and asked what was wrong. Lily explained what happened, and the lady offered to help. She took off her shoes and socks and waded into the pond. She struggled to reach the bear, but finally, she got it. + +The lady gave the bear back to Lily, who hugged it tightly. "Thank you!" Lily said. "You're welcome," said the lady. "Remember to be careful around water." From that day on, Lily made sure to hold her bear tightly and be careful when playing near water. +Once upon a time, there was a happy spirit who lived in the forest. The spirit loved to play with the animals and sing songs with the birds. One day, the spirit saw a very interesting butterfly. The butterfly had wings that were as bright as the sun and as colorful as a rainbow. The spirit wanted to play with the butterfly, so it tried to catch it. But the butterfly was too fast and flew away. The spirit felt sad and decided to bow its head and rest. As the spirit rested, it heard a beautiful song from the birds. The spirit felt happy again and continued to play with the animals in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rubber duckie that she loved to play with in the bathtub. One day, Lily's mommy noticed that the rubber duckie was getting old and worried that it might break soon. + +Lily didn't want her rubber duckie to break, so she decided to act. She went to her toy box and found a new rubber duckie that her grandma had given her. Lily was so happy to have a new rubber duckie to play with. + +Later that night, Lily took a bath and played with her new rubber duckie. She was so happy that she didn't even think about her old one. The next day, Lily's mommy threw away the old rubber duckie and Lily never even noticed. She was too busy playing with her new one. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went outside to play on the lawn. The grass was green and clear, and he loved to run around on it. Suddenly, Timmy saw a ball pass by him. It was his friend's ball and it had rolled onto his lawn. Timmy picked up the ball and ran to his friend's house to give it back. His friend was happy to see his ball again and they played together on the clear lawn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Lucky. Lucky loved to hop around the meadow and play with his friends. One day, Lucky saw a big billboard with a picture of a carrot on it. + +Lucky went to his friend, a wise old owl, and asked, "What is that big sign with the carrot on it?" + +"That's a billboard," said the owl. "It's used to advertise things." + +Lucky hopped closer to the billboard and saw that it was an advertisement for a carrot farm. He thought to himself, "I love carrots! I should go to that farm and get some." + +But the wise old owl warned him, "Lucky, be careful. Sometimes things that look good on billboards aren't always as good as they seem." + +Lucky listened to his friend and decided to stick to his usual carrot patch. He learned that sometimes the things we already have are the best things of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while she was walking in the park, she saw a bug crawling on the ground. + +"Look, Mommy! A bug!" she exclaimed. + +Her mother smiled and said, "Be careful not to step on it. Bugs are helpful creatures." + +Lily watched the bug as it crawled along the path. Suddenly, the bug stopped and turned around. It looked up at Lily and seemed to be asking for help. + +"Mommy, the bug wants us to follow it," said Lily. + +Her mother nodded and said, "Okay, let's follow the bug and see where it leads us." + +The bug led them to a beautiful flower garden. Lily was amazed at all the colors and smells. She turned to her mother and said, "Thank you, bug, for being so helpful and showing us this wonderful place." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved going to the theater with his mommy and daddy. They would watch movies and eat popcorn. Timmy loved to whistle along to the songs in the movies. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's toys, but Timmy didn't want to share. Billy said Timmy was being selfish. Timmy felt bad and decided to share his toys with Billy. + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy went to the park. Timmy showed Billy how to whistle and they had so much fun. They even pretended to be in a theater and put on a show for their stuffed animals. Timmy realized that sharing and being kind to others made him feel happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to dance. He was bald and wore a shiny medal around his neck. He would dance all day long in the park and people would come to watch him. + +One day, a little girl saw him dancing and she wanted to dance too. The man saw her and took her by the hand. They danced together and the little girl felt happy. + +When they finished dancing, the man gave the little girl a medal just like his. She was so happy and wore it around her neck all day. From that day on, whenever she saw the man dancing, she would run to him and they would dance together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small village with his family. One day, Timmy's family received a letter from their wealthy uncle who lived across the bridge. The letter said that the uncle was coming to visit them and he would bring lots of toys for Timmy. + +Timmy was very excited to see his uncle and receive the toys. But, there was a problem. The bridge was broken and nobody could cross it. Timmy's family was sad because they thought they would not be able to see their uncle and receive the toys. + +However, Timmy had an idea. He asked his friends in the village to help him build a new bridge. They worked hard and finally, the new bridge was ready. Timmy's family was very happy and they were able to see their wealthy uncle and receive the toys. Timmy was proud of himself for helping his family and making everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a bee buzzing around the flowers. She said, "Hello bee, you are so busy!" + +The bee replied, "Yes, I am collecting nectar to make honey. But I am also wet from the rain." + +Lily felt sorry for the bee and said, "Don't shiver bee, I will go get a towel to dry you off." She ran inside and brought a towel to dry the bee. The bee felt so happy and said, "Thank you Lily, you are so kind." + +From that day on, the bee and Lily became friends. They would play in the garden together and the bee would always buzz around Lily, making her giggle with delight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her armchair and read books. One day, her friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw the armchair and said, "I hate that chair, it's so big!" + +Lily felt sad because she loved her armchair. She said, "But it's so comfy and cozy. I love it." Tommy didn't understand why Lily liked it so much, but he decided to sit in it anyway. + +As soon as he sat down, he felt how comfy it was. He said, "Wow, this chair is really tasty. I like it now." Lily smiled and said, "See, it's not so bad. Sometimes we hate things we don't understand, but if we give them a chance, we might end up liking them." Tommy nodded and they continued to play together, both enjoying the armchair. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bicycle all around her neighborhood. One day, she discovered a new park that she had never seen before. It was big and had lots of trees and flowers. + +Lily rode her bicycle to the park and saw a yummy picnic on the grass. She decided to stop and have a snack. She ate some sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. It was all so yummy! + +After she finished her snack, Lily rode her bicycle around the park. She saw a pond with ducks swimming in it and a playground with swings and slides. She had so much fun discovering this new park and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy woke up early and saw that it was a beautiful day outside. He wanted to go outside and play with his friends. + +When Timmy got outside, he saw an amazing playground. It had a big slide, swings and a sandbox. Timmy and his friends played on the playground for hours. They had so much fun together. + +When it started to get dark, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. Timmy was sad to leave the playground, but he knew he would come back and play again tomorrow. He went to bed that night with a smile on his face, dreaming about the amazing playground and all the fun he had playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore the forest. She would go on walks with her mommy and daddy and hold their hands tight so she wouldn't get lost. One day, as they were walking, they saw a big, gentle deer eating some grass. Lily thought it was so pretty and wanted to hold it, but her parents told her to stay back and just watch from afar. + +As they continued walking, they saw some berries on a bush. Lily's mommy told her not to eat them because they were poisonous. Lily listened and didn't touch them. Later on, they saw a little stream and Lily wanted to hold the water in her hands. Her daddy helped her scoop some up and she giggled as it slipped through her fingers. + +As they were heading back home, they saw some dark clouds in the sky. Lily's mommy told her it was going to rain soon and they needed to hurry back. Just as they got home, the rain started pouring down. Lily was glad they made it back in time and cuddled up with her parents to watch the rain from the window. They talked about all the fun things they saw in the forest and how they would go back again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her dolls and her favorite toy was a rag doll named Rosie. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her room before dinner. Lily was a bit careless and didn't put away her toys properly. + +Later that night, Lily was getting ready for bed when she realized that Rosie was missing. She searched her room but couldn't find her anywhere. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I can't find Rosie. She's gone!" + +Her mom asked, "Did you seat her somewhere before you went to play outside?" + +Lily thought for a moment and remembered that she had left Rosie on the couch. She ran back to the living room and there was Rosie, sitting on the couch, waiting for Lily to come back. From that day on, Lily made sure to always take care of her toys and put them away properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat had a big anchor to stop it from moving away. The anchor was heavy and kept the boat in one place. One day, the boat wanted to go on an adventure. The boat needed to measure how much fuel it had left. The boat found out it had enough fuel to go on an adventure. The boat set sail and saw many things. The boat went past a thin bridge and saw some fish in the water. The boat had a great adventure and was happy it had a big anchor to keep it safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was walking in the forest when she found a basket of blueberries. She was very happy and started to eat them. Suddenly, she saw a little bird who was very sad because he lost his nest. + +Lily felt sorry for the bird and decided to help him. She found a tree with an open branch and put the bird's nest on it. The bird was very happy and thanked Lily. + +Lily learned that it's important to help others and make them happy. She felt good about herself and went home with a smile on her face. When she got home, she sat on her seat and ate some more blueberries. She felt happy because she made a new friend and did a good deed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground and put it in her pocket. She was so happy to gain a penny! + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to come inside for dinner. Lily felt anxious because she didn't want to stop playing with her friends. But when she sat down to eat, she found out her favorite food was on the table - spaghetti! She felt happy to gain a delicious meal. + +After dinner, Lily went back outside to play. She showed her friends the penny she found and they all thought it was cool. Lily felt proud to gain something that made her friends happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she saw a lemon tree and asked her mommy what it was. Her mommy said, "That's a lemon tree. Lemons are sour and yellow." + +Lily was curious and wanted to learn more about lemons. She picked a lemon and brought it to her mommy. Her mommy showed her how to cut it open and squeeze the juice. Lily tasted it and made a silly face because it was so sour! + +The next day, Lily went to the store with her mommy and saw some oranges. They were round and orange, and looked so yummy! Her mommy let her pick one to take home. Lily learned that oranges are sweet and juicy. She loved learning new things about fruits and couldn't wait to try more! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide, and they had so much fun. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Timmy found a candy on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to Lily. "Do you want to taste it?" he asked. + +Lily shook her head. "No, thank you. My mommy says we shouldn't eat things we find on the ground." + +Timmy shrugged and put the candy in his pocket. "Okay, let's play hide-and-seek now!" + +As they played, they heard a loud noise. It was a police car! The police officer got out of the car and talked to the children. "Did you see a man in a black shirt running this way?" he asked. + +Lily and her friends shook their heads. The police officer thanked them and drove away. Lily's mommy came to pick her up, and they walked home together. + +On the way, Lily asked her mommy, "What was that man running from?" + +"He did something bad and the police are trying to catch him. That's why he might have to go to jail," her mommy explained. + +Lily thought about the man and felt sad. She knew she didn't want to do anything bad and end up in jail. She was happy to be a wealthy girl with a loving family and good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was very confused because he didn't know where he belonged. One day, he met a wise old owl who lived in a tree by the lake. + +"Hello, Mr. Owl," said Ducky. "I'm so confused. I don't know where I belong." + +"Well, Ducky," said Mr. Owl, "why don't you try swimming in the lake? Maybe you'll feel like you belong there." + +Ducky swam in the lake and he felt so happy. He realized that he belonged in the water with the other ducks. From that day on, Ducky swam in the lake every day and he felt like he had found his true home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her dolls and toys. One day, she was playing in her room when she saw her bookcase was empty. She felt miserable because she loved to read books. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily said, "My bookcase is empty, and I'm miserable." Her mom said, "Let's pretend we are at the library and we can borrow some books." + +So, they pretended to be at the library and picked out some books to read. Lily was so happy, and she said, "This is so much fun! Let's do it again tomorrow." Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can pretend to be anywhere you want." And they hugged each other tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was a very nice prince. He liked to run and play in the big castle. One day, he was running very hard and he bumped into a wall. Ouch! It hurt his head. The king and queen came to see him and they gave him a big hug. The prince felt better and went back to playing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute family. They lived in a big house with a garden. One day, they went to the park to play. They saw a dog and the little girl said "cute!" and nodded her head. The dog wagged his tail and ran towards them. They played with the dog and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye to the dog and nodded their heads. They went back to their house and had dinner together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite toy, a squishy ball that was shaped like a square. He loved to squeeze it and watch it bounce. + +One day, Timmy went outside to play with his ball. He threw it up high in the air, but it landed in a puddle and got all wet. Timmy was sad because his ball wasn't warm and squishy anymore. + +Timmy's mom saw him looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy showed her his wet ball and said, "It's not warm and squishy anymore." His mom hugged him and said they could dry it off together. They squeezed the water out of the ball and put it in the sun to dry. Soon, it was warm and squishy again, and Timmy was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she looked up and saw a big, white cloud in the sky. She said to her mom, "Look, Mommy! A cloud!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. That's a cloud. It looks so big and fluffy." + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend Jack running towards her. He said, "Lily, hurry up! Let's go play in the park!" + +Lily got excited and said, "Okay, let's rush to the park!" + +They ran as fast as they could and when they got there, they saw that the playground was empty. Lily said, "Aww, the playground is empty. I wanted to play on the swings." + +But Jack said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can still have fun. Let's play a game of tag!" And so, they spent the rest of the day playing together under the big, white cloud in the sky. +Once upon a time, a little girl lived in a faraway land. She loved to play in the sun and run through the fields. But one day, she got very dirty and needed to take a bath. Her mom filled up the tub with warm water and bubbles. The girl splashed around and giggled as she got clean. After her bath, she put on her favorite dress and went outside to play again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with the children in the park and share his toys with them. One day, Spot found a bone and he wanted to share it with his friends. However, his owner did not allow him to go out to play that day. + +Spot was sad, but he knew that it was true that he had to stay at home. However, he could not resist the temptation of the bone and he decided to sneak out of the house. As he was walking in the park, he saw a bird in trouble. The bird was stuck in a tree and could not fly away. + +Spot knew that he had to help the bird, so he tried to climb the tree. Unfortunately, he lost his balance and fell down, hurting himself badly. Spot's owner found him and took him to the vet, but it was too late. Spot had passed away. + +The children in the park were sad to hear the news and they missed their generous friend. They knew that Spot had tried to do a good deed, but sometimes things don't go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach to surf with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom packed him a delicious sandwich for his beach trip. + +As Timmy was eating his sandwich, he noticed his friend Billy didn't have any food. Billy started to complain and cry because he was hungry. Timmy felt sad for Billy and offered to share his sandwich with him. + +After they finished eating, Timmy and Billy went back to surfing. Timmy noticed that sharing his sandwich made him feel happy inside. He realized that it's important to share with others and not complain when things don't go our way. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always share his snacks and toys with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a very spoiled heel. He loved to play fetch with his ball, but his heel hurt him a lot. One day, Spot was so tired that he yawned and went to sleep. While he was sleeping, his owner took him to the vet. The vet helped Spot's heel feel better, and Spot was very happy. He yawned again and went back to sleep, feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy. They saw lots of cars on the road, which is called traffic. Lily's mommy held her hand tight so she wouldn't run into the street. + +Suddenly, a white bird flew down and landed on the sidewalk. Lily got very excited and tried to pet the bird, but it flew away. She felt sad and angry that the bird left. She wanted to slap something, but her mommy told her that it's not nice to hit things. So instead, they continued their walk and saw more pretty things outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a butterfly flying by. She ran after it, trying to catch it with her hands. But the butterfly was too fast for her. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom called her in for dessert. She had made an enormous chocolate cake. Lily's eyes grew big when she saw it. She couldn't wait to take a bite. + +But before she could eat her cake, she remembered the butterfly. She went back outside and saw it resting on a flower. This time, she was able to catch it in her hands. She felt so happy and proud. And then she went inside to enjoy her delicious dessert. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very tired because he played all day long. He wanted to go to the beach with his mom and dad. + +When they arrived at the beach, Timmy saw a big truck. The truck was there to load sand into it. Timmy watched as the truck got filled with sand. + +After the truck left, Timmy and his family went to play in the sand. Timmy built a big sandcastle and played with his toys. He wasn't tired anymore because he was having fun at the beach. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Spot. Spot loved to run and jump and play with his toys. One day, Spot's owner brought out a measuring tape and asked Spot to stand still so they could measure how tall he was. Spot wagged his tail and stood very still while his owner measured him. + +After they finished measuring, Spot's owner showed him a pattern on a blanket. The pattern had lots of different colors and shapes on it. Spot thought it was very pretty and wanted to play with it. His owner let him play with the blanket and Spot had so much fun rolling around on it. + +At the end of the day, Spot was tired from all his playing and went to sleep with his head on the patterned blanket. He dreamed of measuring how high he could jump and playing with all his toys. The end. +There was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his magnet. He would pick up all sorts of things with it, like paperclips and coins. Timmy thought his magnet was magic. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with the groceries. Timmy was excited to help. He tried to carry a big bag of apples, but it was too heavy. His mom told him to wait and she went to get a reliable wagon. + +When his mom came back with the wagon, Timmy helped her load it up with groceries. He was so happy to help his mom. As they were walking back to their house, Timmy's magnet fell out of his pocket. He didn't even notice. + +Later that night, Timmy was sad because he couldn't find his magnet. His mom told him not to worry, and that they would look for it in the morning. The next day, Timmy and his mom went back to the store to look for the magnet. They asked the store manager if anyone had found it. The store manager said yes, and raised his hand to give it back to Timmy. Timmy was so happy to have his magic magnet back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a shiny rock that was very pretty. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found an original rock!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a beautiful rock. Where did you see it?" + +"I saw it outside when I was playing in the sun," Lily replied. + +Her mom said, "You have a good eye for finding special things. Keep looking and you might find more!" Lily was very happy and continued to play outside, hoping to find more original treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a king who wanted to build a big castle. He called for his workers to help him. They worked hard every day to complete the castle. + +One day, the king met a charming princess. She was very pretty with a big smile. The king fell in love with her and asked her to marry him. + +The princess said yes, but only if the king promised to be kind to everyone in the kingdom. The king agreed and they got married in the castle that the workers had completed. They lived happily ever after and the kingdom was a very happy place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was winter and Lily needed mittens to keep her hands warm. She looked everywhere but couldn't find her favorite pair of mittens. She felt sad because she really liked those mittens. + +One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow but her hands were very uncomfortable because they were cold. She wished she could find her mittens. Suddenly, she saw something sticking out of the snow. It was her favorite pair of mittens! Lily was so happy that she put them on right away. Her hands felt warm and cozy again. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her mittens in a safe place so she wouldn't lose them again. She realized that she really needed her mittens to keep her hands warm and comfortable in the winter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she found a thick book in the grass. It was a mystery book and Lily was curious. She opened the book and started to read. + +As she read, she began to weep because the story was sad. She wished she could help the characters in the book. Suddenly, she heard a noise behind her. It was her mom calling her inside for lunch. Lily closed the book and ran inside, still thinking about the mystery and feeling a little bit sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. They saw a big slide that looked amazing. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, do you want to try the slide?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I will try it!" + +But when she got to the top, she felt scared. She said, "Mommy, I can't do it. It's too high." + +Her mom said, "You can do it, Lily. Just take a deep breath and manage your fear." + +So, Lily took a deep breath and slid down the amazing slide. She felt so proud of herself and said, "Mommy, I did it! I managed my fear!" + +From then on, Lily loved going down the big slide and felt like she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to tell jokes. He would tell jokes to his friends and they would all laugh together. One day, Timmy told a naughty joke and his teacher heard it. + +The teacher called Timmy's parents to discuss the joke. They talked about why it wasn't a nice thing to say. Timmy felt sad that he had made a mistake. + +But then, his parents told him that it was okay to make mistakes as long as he learned from them. Timmy promised to be more careful about the jokes he told in the future. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to only tell jokes that were kind and made people happy. And everyone was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a big paw and loved to play fetch with his ball. One day, while playing outside, Max saw a cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and meowing for help. + +Max knew he had to be helpful and save the cat. He barked and demanded that someone come and help him. But no one came. So, Max decided to climb the tree himself. With his big paw, he grabbed onto the branches and climbed up to the cat. He gently picked up the cat in his mouth and brought it down to safety. + +The cat was so grateful and licked Max's face to say thank you. Max was happy that he could be helpful and save the cat. From that day on, Max and the cat became best friends and would play together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk and saw a big hill. She climbed up the hill and looked around. She saw lots of trees and flowers. + +Suddenly, she saw an ugly bug crawling on her arm. She didn't like it and tried to shake it off. Then, she saw a pretty butterfly flying by. She believed that the butterfly was much nicer than the ugly bug. + +Lily continued to walk and saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She was so happy and believed that it was a sign of good luck. She ran down the hill and went home to tell her mommy about her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. One morning, she spilled her oatmeal all over the table and it made a messy pile. + +Her mommy said, "Lily, you need to stop playing with your food and eat like a big girl." So, Lily stopped playing and ate her oatmeal. + +After breakfast, Lily went outside to play. She saw a big dog running towards her. She got scared and yelled, "Stop!" The dog stopped and wagged its tail. Lily realized the dog just wanted to play with her. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to eat her oatmeal neatly and never played with her food again. And whenever she saw a dog, she would say "stop" just to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her mommy and daddy. They went to many places, like the park, the store and the beach. One day, they went to a big castle with a tall wall around it. Lily was a little worried because she had never seen such a big wall before. But her mommy and daddy held her hand and told her everything was okay. + +As they walked around the castle, they saw many pretty things like flowers and statues. They also saw a big dragon who was sleeping near the wall. Lily was scared of the dragon, but her mommy and daddy said it was just a statue and not real. After they finished looking around, they got back in the car and drove home. Lily was happy because she had a fun time with her mommy and daddy and got to travel to a new place. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and build big towers out of blocks. One day, he decided to build a special seat for his teddy bear. He used his yellow blocks to make it extra special. + +Timmy worked very hard to build the seat. He stacked the blocks carefully, one on top of the other, until it was just the right size. When he was finished, he placed his teddy bear on the seat and smiled. His teddy looked very comfortable and happy. + +From that day on, Timmy and his teddy bear sat on the yellow seat every day. They played games and read books together, and Timmy was very proud of the special seat he had built. He knew that he could build anything he wanted if he worked hard and used his imagination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mommy asked her to give her a big hug. Lily ran fast to her mommy and gave her a big hug. + +After that, Lily's mommy told her to go and take a bath. Lily went to the bathroom and turned on the tap to fill up the bathtub with water. She splashed and played in the water until it was time to get out. + +Later that night, Lily's daddy came home from work. He was very tired, so Lily gave him a big hug and said hello. Her daddy was so happy to see her and they spent the rest of the night playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who loved to nap. She would nap every day after lunch. One day, she went to the park to nap on the grass. A little girl saw her and asked, "Why are you napping here?" The lady replied, "I like to nap in the park. It's rare to find a quiet place to nap." The little girl said, "I like to nap too. Can I nap with you?" The lady smiled and said, "Yes, let's nap together." And they both fell asleep under the warm sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk and found a beautiful cloth lying on the ground. She picked it up and decided to bring it home with her. + +When she got home, her mom asked her where she got the cloth from. Lily told her mom about her discovery and her mom was happy that she found something nice. But then, her mom asked her if she knew what to do with the cloth. Lily didn't know, so her mom told her that she should cover something with it to keep it safe. + +Lily thought about what she could cover with the cloth and decided to cover her favorite toy with it. She was nervous that something might happen to her toy, but she knew that the cloth would keep it safe. From that day on, Lily learned the importance of covering things to keep them safe and protected. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little puppy named Max. Max loved to play and run around all day long. One day, Max's owner gave him a tasty treat for being such a good boy. Max was so happy that he wagged his tail and barked with joy. + +Later that day, Max's owner told him it was time to take a nap. Max didn't want to nap because he was having too much fun. "But I don't want to nap," Max whined. "I want to play more." + +His owner said, "Max, you need to nap so you can have more energy to play later." Max reluctantly went to his bed and closed his eyes. But he couldn't sleep because he was still so excited about his treat. + +As the day went on, Max started to feel sick. He had eaten too many treats and his tummy hurt. His owner rushed him to the vet, but it was too late. Max had eaten too much and he couldn't be saved. + +Max's owner was very sad and cried for days. He wished he had never given Max that treat. From then on, he made sure to only give Max treats in moderation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, her mom gave her a ball of dough to play with. Lily was so happy! She rolled it and squished it, making all sorts of shapes. + +But then, she slipped on a wet spot on the floor and the dough flew out of her hands! She felt anxious that her mom would be upset. But her mom just laughed and helped her clean up the mess. + +Lily learned that accidents happen, but it's important to not be anxious and to ask for help when you need it. And they still made delicious cookies together that day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy blanket that she loved to cuddle with every night. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she had eaten all her vegetables. Lily was honest and said she didn't like them, but promised to try them. + +Later that night, Lily couldn't fall asleep. She missed her blanket, which she had left at her grandma's house. She started to weep quietly, hoping her mom wouldn't hear. But her mom came in and saw her tears. She asked what was wrong and Lily told her about her missing blanket. + +Her mom hugged her and said they would go get it in the morning. Lily felt so much better and stopped weeping. She knew she could always be honest with her mom and that made her feel safe and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily and her parents went on a trip to a big city. The city was very busy and noisy. There were lots of tall buildings and people walking everywhere. + +Lily's dad said, "Look at all the tall buildings, Lily. Can you see any that are brown?" + +Lily looked up and saw a big brown building. "I see one, Daddy! It's brown!" she said. + +As they walked around the city, Lily discovered many new things. She saw a big fountain with water shooting up high into the sky. She also saw a man playing music on his guitar. + +Lily said to her mom, "I love this city! I discovered so many new things today!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to pick blueberries. One day, she went to the forest to find some blueberries. She saw a big blueberry bush and started picking them. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and got scared. + +"Who's there?" Lily asked. + +"It's me, your friend Max," said Max, who was hiding behind a tree. + +Max came out and showed Lily his useful slingshot. "Look, I can shoot blueberries with this!" he said. + +Lily was amazed and asked, "Can I try?" + +"Sure!" Max replied. + +Lily took the slingshot and shot a blueberry. It went flying through the air and landed in her bucket. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Lily exclaimed. + +From that day on, Lily and Max had a great time picking blueberries and shooting them with the slingshot. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who loved to eat onions. Every day, he would ask his mom to cut up a small onion for him to eat. His mom thought it was strange, but she didn't mind because the boy loved them so much. + +One day, the boy went to school to study. He was excited to learn new things and make new friends. At lunchtime, the boy opened his lunchbox and saw a small onion inside. He was so happy and ate it all up. + +Later that day, the boy's teacher announced that they would be doing an experiment with onions the next day. The boy was so excited because he knew all about onions. When they did the experiment, the boy was able to help his classmates and show them how much he knew about onions. Everyone was impressed and the boy felt proud. From that day on, the boy knew that his love for onions helped him learn something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a lemon tree with big, yellow lemons hanging from its wide branches. + +Lily wanted to touch the lemons, but her mommy told her to be careful because they might be sour. Lily didn't listen and grabbed a lemon. She made a sour face and didn't like it. + +Her mommy explained that sometimes things look nice and pretty, but they might not be good for us. Lily learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and not touch things that might hurt us. From that day on, she always asked for permission before touching anything new. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdy. The birdy was very lonely because it had no friends to play with. One day, the birdy saw a big group of animals marching in the forest. The birdy wanted to join them, but it was scared. Suddenly, a kind rabbit came and helped the birdy feel brave. The birdy joined the march and felt very happy. It decided to release a happy tweet to show its joy. From that day on, the birdy had many new friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved popcorn! It was her favorite snack. One day, her mom made some popcorn for her. The popcorn was soft and fluffy. Lily was so happy! + +After she finished her popcorn, Lily decided to play a game. She wanted to lead her stuffed animals in a parade. She took her favorite teddy bear and her bunny and started marching around the room. They had so much fun! + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. It was her dad coming home from work. She ran to him and gave him a big hug. He asked her if she wanted to watch a movie and have some more popcorn. Lily was so excited! She grabbed her stuffed animals and followed her dad to the living room. They all snuggled up on the couch with a big bowl of popcorn and watched a movie together. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy was very kind and compassionate. He loved to play with his friends and share his toys with them. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw a young girl who looked sad. He went over to her and asked her what was wrong. The young girl said she wanted to play but didn't have any toys. Timmy felt sad for her and wanted to help. He gave her one of his toys to play with and they became friends. From that day on, Timmy and the young girl played together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, it's time to study for school." + +Lily said, "Okay, mommy. But can I put lotion on first? My skin is dry." + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. Here's the lotion. Put it on your arms and legs." + +Lily put the lotion on and then sat down to study. She looked at her book and said, "This is hard. I don't understand." + +Mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. We'll study together. Let's turn on the light so we can see better." + +They studied together and Lily learned something new. She was happy she studied and proud of herself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bridge over a river. The bridge was very long and had many cars on it. One day, something strange happened. A big truck with a lot of boxes on it drove onto the bridge. The truck was so heavy that the bridge started to shake! + +Everyone on the bridge was scared because they didn't know what was going to happen. But then, a clever man came and told them that the bridge was made to hold heavy things like the truck. He said they didn't need to be scared. The man knew a lot about bridges and wasn't ignorant like some people who didn't know how bridges work. + +In the end, the truck drove safely over the bridge and everyone was happy. They learned that sometimes scary things can happen, but there are always smart people who can help. And they also learned that bridges are very important for cars to drive over! +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a big pot of hot water on the stove. He asked his mommy what it was. "It's steam," said his mommy. "It's very hot and can hurt you." + +Ducky's friend, Bunny, came over and saw the pot of steam. "I want to touch it!" Bunny said. "No, Bunny, it's hot and can hurt you," warned Ducky. But Bunny didn't listen and touched the pot. The steam made Bunny's hand hurt and he cried. + +Ducky felt sad for his friend and wanted to make him feel better. "Let's play in the pond and splash around," said Ducky. Bunny agreed and they went to the pond. They splashed and played, but Bunny's hand still hurt. Ducky felt bad that Bunny was hurt and wished he could make it better. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and the pond started to overflow. Ducky and Bunny tried to swim to safety, but the water was too strong. They were swept away and never seen again. Ducky's mommy cried and wished she had warned them about the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who did the laundry. She washed all the clothes, including delicate ones. One day, the mommy's friend came to visit. The friend arrived at the house and saw the laundry. She asked the mommy if she needed help. The mommy said yes, and they both folded the clothes together. The friend was happy to help and they finished the laundry quickly. From that day on, the mommy and her friend did the laundry together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily saw a fire in the forest near her house. She was scared and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered what her mommy told her: "If you see a fire, clap your hands and call for help." So, Lily clapped her hands and shouted for help. Soon, the firefighters came and put out the fire. + +Lily felt very smart and proud of herself for remembering what her mommy told her. She learned that it's important to know what to do in an emergency. Her mommy gave her a big hug and told her how brave and smart she was. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be prepared and to clap her hands if she saw a fire. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. But yesterday, Timmy's mom told him he had to tidy up his toys before he could play. Timmy didn't want to tidy up, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +So, Timmy started to tidy up his toys. He picked up his cars and put them in the toy box. He put his blocks back in their bag. And he even put his stuffed animals on his bed. When he was done, his room looked very tidy. + +But then, Timmy realized he had put his favorite car in the toy box by mistake. He wanted to play with it, but it was too hard to get it out of the box. So, he had an idea. He decided to reverse all the work he had done and take his car out of the box. He put all his toys back where they were before and got his car out. Then, he tidied up his toys again. Timmy was happy he could play with his favorite car again and his mom was happy he had tidied up his room. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat hamburgers, but she didn't like onions. One day, Lily went to a fast food restaurant with her mom and dad. + +When they got to the restaurant, Lily's dad asked her what she wanted to eat. Lily said, "I want a hamburger, but no onions." + +The lady at the counter recommended the cheeseburger because it didn't have onions on it. Lily thought that was a good idea and ordered the cheeseburger instead. + +When the food came, Lily was happy because her cheeseburger was really fast and didn't have any onions. She said to her mom and dad, "This cheeseburger is yummy! Thank you for coming to this restaurant." +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a bear and a rabbit. They liked to play together every day. One day, they found some blocks and decided to stack them up high. The bear was big and strong, so he stacked the blocks up high. The rabbit was small, so he helped by passing the blocks to the bear. + +After they finished stacking the blocks, they sat down to rest. The bear said, "I like playing with you, rabbit. We should always be friends." The rabbit replied, "Yes, we should unite and always play together." + +Suddenly, a harsh wind blew and knocked over their stack of blocks. The rabbit started to cry, but the bear said, "Don't worry, we can build it again together." They worked together to build an even bigger stack of blocks and they were happy again. From that day on, they were the best of friends and always played together. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He had a long car. The man liked to drive his car on the trail. The trail was bumpy and had rocks. The man was happy when he drove on the trail with his long car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw her dad kneeling in the grass. "What are you doing, daddy?" she asked. + +"I'm fixing our bike," he replied. + +"Oh, can I help?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," her dad said, smiling. + +After they finished fixing the bike, Lily asked her dad if they could go for a ride. They rode all the way to the garage, where they saw a wealthy man's fancy car. "Wow, that car is so cool!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Yes, it is," her dad agreed. "But it's important to remember that having lots of money doesn't make you happier than we are." + +Lily nodded, understanding what her dad meant. They rode back home, happy and content with what they had. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly person who lived in a small house. They loved to collect pretty stones and shells. One day, while they were out, a strong wind blew through the house and scatter all the stones and shells everywhere. + +The elderly person was very upset when they came home and saw the mess. They didn't know what to do. Suddenly, they heard a knock on the door. It was a kind neighbor who saw the mess and offered to help clean up. + +Together, they picked up all the stones and shells and put them back in their special place. The elderly person was so happy and grateful for the neighbor's help. From that day on, they made sure to close the windows when it was windy outside so that their collection wouldn't scatter again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike all around her town. One day, she saw a big oak tree with lots of acorns on the ground. She stopped her bike and picked up some acorns. + +Suddenly, a squirrel came up to her and said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing?" + +"I'm picking up acorns from this charming oak tree," replied Lily. + +The squirrel said, "I love acorns too! Can I ride on your bike with you and we can go find more acorns together?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure! Hop on!" And off they rode, searching for more acorns to collect. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter who was very tired. He had been swimming all day and wanted to relax. He saw his friend, a fish, and said, "Hi fish, I'm so tired. Can we relax together?" + +The fish said, "Sure, let's go to the big rock and relax there." So they swam to the big rock and lay down. The otter closed his eyes and felt very relaxed. He said, "Thanks for being my friend and helping me relax." + +The fish replied, "No problem. It's important to take a break and relax when we're tired." The otter nodded and smiled. He felt much better now that he had taken a break and relaxed with his friend. From that day on, whenever he felt tired, he knew he could always count on his friend to help him relax. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved playing with her doll every day. Her doll was very pretty and had regular clothes. One day, Lily's mom came to her and said, "Lily, let's discuss something." Lily didn't know what "discuss" meant, but she listened to her mom. Her mom said they needed to buy a new dress for her doll. Lily was excited and happy to discuss this with her mom. They went to the store and picked out a beautiful dress for the doll. From that day on, Lily's doll looked even prettier in her new dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but her mommy told her she had to stay inside because it was too cold. Lily was sad. + +Lily's mommy promised her that they would go outside and play as soon as the sun came out. Lily was happy again and waited patiently. But the sun didn't come out for a long time. + +One day, Lily found some powder in the kitchen. She thought it would be fun to play with, so she sprinkled it all over the floor. When her mommy saw the mess, she got angry and told Lily she couldn't go outside to play anymore. + +Lily was sad again and didn't know what to do. She told her mommy she was sorry and promised she wouldn't make a mess again. Her mommy forgave her and they went outside to play in the sunshine. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the town to buy some candy. They walked by a big, black dog who was sleeping on the sidewalk. Lily wanted to pet the dog, but her mommy said they had to leave. + +As they walked further into town, they saw a big, black car parked on the side of the road. Lily asked her mommy whose car it was, but her mommy didn't know. They decided to leave town and go back home. + +On the way home, Lily saw a black bird flying in the sky. She pointed to the bird and said, "Look mommy, a black bird!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. It's time to go home now." And so, they left the town and went back to their cozy little house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, he went to the park to play, but there were too many people there. It was not peaceful at all. + +Timmy's friend Billy came up to him and said, "Let's go to the other side of the park. It's more peaceful there." + +Timmy thought about it and then said, "Okay, let's go." + +When they got to the other side of the park, it was much quieter. They could hear the birds singing and the wind blowing. They started to play basketball and had a lot of fun. + +Timmy said to Billy, "I'm glad we chose to come here. It's much better." + +Billy smiled and said, "Me too." +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars at night. One day, Timmy saw a big comet in the sky. The comet was very bright and made Timmy feel happy. But then, Timmy noticed that his telescope was broken. He was sad because he couldn't see the comet clearly. + +Timmy went to his dad and said, "Dad, my telescope is broken. Can we replace it?" His dad said, "Of course, Timmy. Let's go to the store and find a new one." They went to the store and found a shiny new telescope. Timmy was happy again. He went outside and looked at the comet through his new telescope. It was even more beautiful than before. Timmy was very brave to ask his dad for help and now he could see the comet clearly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hug her teddy bear every night before going to bed. One day, Lily's mom told her that it was time for bed. But Lily was frustrated because she wanted to stay up and play. + +"Lily, it's time for bed. You can play tomorrow," said her mom. + +"I don't want to go to bed. I want to play more," said Lily. + +"But if you don't go to bed now, you'll be tired and grumpy tomorrow. And you won't have any fun playing," said her mom. + +Lily thought about what her mom said and realized that she should listen to her. She gave her teddy bear a big hug and went to bed. The next day, she woke up feeling happy and ready to play. She learned that going to bed on time was important for her health and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on adventures with his family. One day, they decided to go on a safari. Timmy was very excited because he had never been on a safari before. + +When they got to the safari, they saw lots of animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes. Timmy thought it was very adventurous. Suddenly, his stomach started to rumble. He was hungry! + +He turned to his mom and said, "Mommy, can we go eat now?" His mom replied, "Sure, Timmy. Let's go to the restaurant and they will serve us some delicious food." Timmy was happy because he was very hungry and he couldn't wait to eat. After they finished eating, Timmy was ready to go back on his safari adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, but her mom always made her wear a coat to keep her warm. One day, Lily didn't want to wear her coat and she ran outside without it. + +As she was playing, she saw a big truck coming down the road. The truck was going to load some heavy things onto it. But, as the truck was getting closer, Lily realized that she was too close to it and it wasn't safe. + +Lily quickly ran back to her house to get her coat. She put it on and went back outside. This time, she was safe and she could watch the truck load the heavy things. Lily learned that wearing her coat was important and it kept her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy a new book. When they got there, Lily saw a big, tall shelf filled with books. She wanted to see the books on the top shelf, but she was too small. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can you help me sit on your shoulders so I can see the books on the top shelf?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. I'm happy to help you." + +Lily sat on Mommy's shoulders and she could see all the books on the top shelf. She picked out a book about a happy little bear and they went home to read it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty jewelry, especially her sparkly necklace. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy named Max who was crying. + +"What's wrong?" asked Lily. +"I lost my terrible monster toy," said Max. +Lily felt sad for Max. She thought about her necklace and how it made her feel happy. She took off her necklace and gave it to Max. +Max stopped crying and smiled. "Thank you," he said, as he nodded his head. +Lily felt happy that she could help Max. She realized that sometimes it's better to give than to receive. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. He loved to run fast and play with his friends. One day, he was playing with his friend, a little bird named Billy. They were having so much fun until they saw a big dog coming towards them. + +Benny got scared and wanted to run away, but Billy said, "Wait, let's stay calm and admire the peace around us." Benny didn't understand what Billy meant, but he trusted his friend and stayed still. The big dog came closer and closer, but then he stopped and wagged his tail. He just wanted to play too! + +Benny was surprised and happy that he didn't have to run away. He thanked Billy for his wise words and they continued to play with the big dog. Benny learned that sometimes it's better to stay calm and peaceful instead of running away fast. He also learned to admire his friends and the world around him. From that day on, Benny felt braver and more confident. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty jewelry, especially her little necklace with a heart charm. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend was sad because she couldn't find her own little necklace. + +Lily wanted to help her friend feel better, so she said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it. Let's look together!" They searched all around the room and under the couch, but they couldn't find the necklace. + +Lily didn't want her friend to be sad anymore, so she encouraged her by saying, "It's okay, we'll find it another day. Maybe it's just hiding somewhere we haven't looked yet." Her friend smiled and felt a little better. They decided to play with some other toys instead, and Lily showed her friend all of her pretty jewelry. They had lots of fun together, and Lily was happy that she could make her friend feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bun. Bun loved to jump and play all day long. One day, Bun saw a saw and thought it was important to show his friends. + +Bun hopped over to his friends and showed them the saw. They were all very impressed and thought it was important too. They asked Bun if he knew how to use it, but he didn't. + +So, they all decided to jump over to the neighbor's house and ask for help. The neighbor was happy to help and showed them how to use the saw safely. They all learned something important that day and continued to jump and play together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy made a delicious cake in the kitchen. Lily could smell it from her bedroom chamber and it made her tummy rumble. + +Lily ran to the kitchen and saw the cake on the table. It looked so yummy! But then, Lily's daddy came home and told her that he had bad news. He had to go away for a long time. Lily didn't understand why her daddy had to go, so she began to weep. + +Her mommy hugged her tight and said everything would be okay. Then, she cut a big slice of cake for Lily to eat. Lily took a bite and it made her feel a little better. She knew her daddy would come back one day, but until then, she had her mommy and delicious cake to make her smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and pick flowers. One day, she found a little bean in the garden. She was so lucky to find it! + +Lily: "Mommy, look what I found! A little bean!" + +Mommy: "Oh, that's wonderful! Let's plant it and see what grows." + +So, they planted the little bean in the garden and waited. Every day, they watered it and watched it grow taller and taller. But one day, a big storm came and the wind blew so hard that the little bean fell over. + +Lily: "Oh no! My little bean! Why did it fall?" + +Mommy: "Don't worry, Lily. It's okay to weep. We can plant another one and try again." + +And so, they planted another bean and watched it grow even bigger and stronger than before. Lily was so happy and felt lucky to have such a wonderful mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a happy dog who loved to play with his toys. One day, Spot saw a wire on the ground and he wanted to play with it. But when he touched the wire, he sneezed because it was dusty. + +Spot's owner came outside and saw Spot sneezing. She knew that Spot was allergic to dust and she was angry that there was a dusty wire on the ground. She picked up the wire and threw it away. + +Spot's owner gave him a bath to make sure he was clean and not sneezing anymore. Spot was happy to be clean and he went back to playing with his toys. From then on, Spot's owner made sure to keep the yard clean so that Spot wouldn't sneeze again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and exploring nature. One day, she found a saw in her backyard. She didn't know what it was for, but she thought it looked interesting. + +Lily's mom told her to be careful with the saw and not to touch it. Lily promised to listen, but she couldn't stop thinking about the saw. She wondered what it would be like to use it. + +Later that day, Lily's nose started to tickle. She knew what was coming - she was going to sneeze! She tried to hold it in, but it was too strong. She sneezed so hard that she accidentally knocked over the saw. + +Luckily, the saw was old and rusty, so it didn't hurt anyone. But Lily learned an important lesson - sometimes, it's better to listen to your mom and not touch things you don't understand. And next time she sneezed, she made sure to cover her mouth with a tissue. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved ice cream. One day, she went to the ice cream truck and asked for a cone with chocolate and sprinkles. She was so excited to eat it that she started running around. + +Suddenly, she felt dizzy and fell down. A kind lady came to her and asked if she recognized her. Lily shook her head and started to cry. The lady comforted her and gave her a glass of water. + +After a while, Lily felt better and the lady asked her to promise to be careful when running. Lily nodded and said, "I promise." The lady smiled and gave her another cone. Lily thanked her and went home. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful and not run too fast. She also recognized the importance of listening to others and being grateful for their kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries, especially the purple ones. One day, Lily's mom baked a batch of purple pastries for her. Lily was very happy and said, "Mommy, these pastries are so yummy!" + +Mommy replied, "I'm glad you like them, Lily. But before you can have another one, you need to complete your homework." + +Lily didn't like doing homework, but she knew she had to finish it. So, she sat down and worked on her homework. After she was done, she went back to her mom and said, "Mommy, I completed my homework. Can I have another purple pastry now?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! You did a great job completing your homework." And so, Lily happily ate another purple pastry, feeling proud that she had completed her homework first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big dream to be a ballerina, but she didn't have the right shoes to dance in. Her mom was poor and couldn't buy her the shoes she needed. + +One day, Lily's mom told her to go to the park and play. While she was there, she saw a girl with beautiful ballet shoes. The girl's name was Mia, and she was the best ballerina in town. Lily asked Mia how she got so good, and Mia said she practiced every day and never gave up. + +Lily understood that she needed to work hard too if she wanted to be successful. She went home and practiced every day in her old shoes. One day, a kind stranger saw her dancing and gave her the perfect ballet shoes. Lily was so happy and grateful. She knew that hard work and determination paid off in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a long, long road. A little girl named Lily walked down the road. She saw a queen sitting on a big throne. The queen looked sad. + +Lily asked, "Why are you sad, Queen?" + +"I lost my crown," said the queen. "I need to gain it back." + +"I will help you find it," said Lily. She walked a long way with the queen until they found the lost crown. The queen was happy and gave Lily a big hug. + +"Thank you so much, Lily! You are my hero," said the queen. + +Lily smiled and said, "I am happy to help you, Queen. Let's walk down the long road together!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect things like rocks and leaves. One day, she saw a pretty flower in the grass. She wanted to collect it, but it was very fragile. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I pick the flower?" + +Her mom said, "No, the flower is too fragile. It will break if you touch it. Let it grow so it can be strong and beautiful." + +Lily listened to her mom and left the flower in the grass. She learned that sometimes it's better to let things be and let them grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to gather flowers in the park. One day, she found a pretty mug on the ground. She thought it was very useful and decided to bring it home. + +When she got home, her brother Jack saw the mug and wanted to use it for his juice. But Lily didn't want to share the mug because she thought it was too special. Jack got angry and they started to argue. + +Their mom came in and asked what was going on. Lily explained that she found the mug and thought it was useful. Jack said he wanted to use it too. Their mom said they should share the mug and take turns using it. They both agreed and hugged each other. From that day on, they shared the mug and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look for bugs. One day, she found a little insect that was very smooth and shiny. She recognized it as a ladybug and picked it up gently. + +Lily thought the ladybug was so pretty with its smooth red wings and black spots. She showed it to her mom and dad and they all watched it crawl around on her hand. + +After a little while, Lily let the ladybug go and watched it fly away. She was happy that she got to see such a pretty insect up close and recognized it right away. From then on, she always looked for ladybugs when she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he went up a big hill. He saw a yellow flower at the top of the hill and wanted to pick it. + +Timmy's mom said, "Be careful, Timmy. That hill is very steep. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +But Timmy didn't listen. He climbed up the hill and picked the yellow flower. As he was coming down the hill, he tripped and the flower fell out of his hand. + +Timmy was sad that he lost the flower, but then he remembered something. He had a bucket in his backpack. He filled the bucket with more yellow flowers and brought them home to his mom. She was so happy and proud of him for being brave and smart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the stars. One night, she saw a bright planet in the sky. It was so pretty and she wanted to touch it. + +Lily asked her mommy to buy her a spaceship so she could go to the planet. But the spaceship was too expensive and her mommy said no. So Lily decided to make her own spaceship. She stirred some things together and made a spaceship out of cardboard. + +She flew her spaceship to the planet and landed on it. But when she got out, she realized she couldn't breathe on the planet. She tried to go back to Earth, but her spaceship was broken. She was stuck on the planet forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and run around in the grass. One day, Lily and her friends went on a big adventure to find a treasure. They walked through the woods and climbed up a hill. When they got to the top, they found a big box. + +Inside the box, there was a note that said, "I hope you enjoy this brilliant treasure." Lily and her friends were so excited! They opened the box and found a bunch of shiny gold coins. They were so happy and grateful. + +As they were playing with their new treasure, Lily's mom reminded them that they needed to breathe in oxygen to stay healthy. They all took deep breaths and felt better. Lily realized that the treasure was not as important as having oxygen to breathe. She was grateful for the brilliant reminder from her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her plastic tea set. One day, Lily's mom made her a tasty peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch. + +Lily took a big bite and savored the delicious taste. As she was eating, she noticed her toy tea set on the table. She decided to have a tea party with her stuffed animals after she finished her sandwich. + +After lunch, Lily started to play with her tea set. She poured imaginary tea and offered her stuffed animals pretend cookies. Suddenly, she noticed that the handle on her teapot was loose. She tried to fix it, but it wouldn't stay in place. + +Lily remembered her dad showing her how to twist things to make them tighter. She tried twisting the handle and it worked! The handle was fixed and she could continue her tea party. Lily was happy that she could enjoy her plastic tea set for many more tea parties to come. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to dig in his garden with his spade. One day, he found a fragile bird's nest in the ground. The eggs inside were about to hatch! + +Timmy wanted to help the baby birds, so he asked his mom for a box to keep the nest safe. But his little sister, Lily, wanted to play with the spade and refused to give it back to Timmy. + +Timmy begged Lily to give him the spade, but she kept refusing. Finally, Timmy got angry and pushed Lily away. Sadly, Lily fell and broke the fragile bird's nest. The baby birds never got to hatch and fly. Timmy felt very sad and sorry for what he had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy trucks in the sandbox. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Wow, Timmy! Your truck is so cool!" said Billy. + +"Thanks! Do you want to play with it?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, please!" Billy replied. + +They played with the truck for a while, but then it started to get very hot outside. + +"I think we should quit playing for now. It's too hot!" said Timmy. + +"Okay, let's take a break and get some water," said Billy. + +After they cooled off, they went back to playing with the truck. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice the time passing. Before they knew it, it was time for Billy to go home. + +"Thanks for playing with me, Billy!" said Timmy. + +"Thanks for sharing your truck with me, Timmy. Let's play again soon!" said Billy. + +And with that, they said goodbye and promised to play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the beach with his bucket and shovel. One day, Timmy's dad said they were going to have a picnic at the beach. Timmy was so excited! + +When they got to the beach, Timmy's dad set up the picnic blanket and put out the food. Timmy helped by pouring the lemonade into cups. The warm sun made Timmy thirsty, so he drank his lemonade and ran to play in the sea. + +As Timmy played in the sea, he noticed something strange. The water was moving in a funny way. Suddenly, Timmy saw a big wave coming towards him! He ran back to his dad, who picked him up and put him on the blanket. Timmy was scared, but his dad hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we'll stay safe together." + +Just then, the wave crashed onto the shore and splashed onto the picnic blanket. Timmy and his dad laughed as they got wet. Timmy realized that the strange movement of the water was because of the big wave. He was glad he had his dad to keep him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play football with his friends. He had a perfect day planned with his friends to play football. + +Timmy's mom told him, "You should take a nap before your friends come over to play football." Timmy didn't want to take a nap, but he listened to his mom and took a short nap. + +When Timmy woke up, he saw that his friends were already playing football outside. He quickly went outside to join them. They were having so much fun playing football that Timmy forgot about his nap. + +After a while, Timmy started to feel tired and wanted to take another nap. His friends told him, "Don't worry Timmy, we'll wake you up when it's time to play football again." Timmy took a nap and when he woke up, his friends were ready to play football again. Timmy was happy that he took a nap because he felt refreshed and ready to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a witch. She lived in a big house with a black cat. The witch was very persistent. She wanted to learn how to fly on her broomstick. Every day, she would practice and practice. She would stretch her arms and legs to get ready. + +One day, the witch finally flew on her broomstick. She was so happy! She flew over the trees and houses. She even saw a rainbow! But then, her broomstick started to shake. The witch was scared. She tried to stretch her arms to hold on tight, but it was too late. She fell off her broomstick and landed in a pile of leaves. + +The witch was okay, but she learned a lesson. She needed to be careful when she flew. From that day on, the witch practiced flying with caution. She still stretched before she flew, but she also made sure to be safe. And she never gave up on her dream to fly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, while she was playing, she saw a stranger walking towards her. The stranger looked wise and kind, but Lily didn't know him. + +"Hi there, little girl," said the stranger. + +"Hello," replied Lily, feeling a bit scared. + +"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you. I just wanted to say hello," said the stranger. + +Lily smiled and started talking to the stranger. They talked about many things, and the stranger taught her how to increase her knowledge by reading books. + +From that day on, Lily started reading more books and learning new things. She realized that the stranger was right, and that learning was important. She also learned that not all strangers are bad, and that some can be wise and helpful. + +The moral of the story is that we should not be afraid of strangers, and that we should always try to learn new things to increase our knowledge. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was very old and had been alive for a long time. One day, he decided to go for a walk. He wandered around the town, looking at all the different things. He saw dogs and cats and birds. He even saw a big truck driving down the road. + +As he walked, he thought about all the things he had seen in his long life. He remembered when he was a little boy and used to play with his friends. He remembered when he got married and had children of his own. He was an elderly man now, but he still loved to wander and see new things. + +Finally, he got tired and decided to go home. He walked back to his little house and sat down in his favorite chair. He was happy to have gone on his walk and to have seen all the interesting things in the town. He knew he would go for another walk soon, because he loved to wander and see new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud. He would make mud pies and mud castles with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to make a mud monster. They designed it with big eyes and a scary mouth. + +As they were making the mud monster, a dog came running towards them. The dog was very fearful of the mud monster and started barking loudly. Timmy and his friends tried to calm the dog down and show him that the mud monster was not real. They even let the dog sniff the mud to see that it was just mud. + +After a while, the dog realized that he didn't need to be fearful of the mud monster and started playing with Timmy and his friends in the mud. They all had a lot of fun together and even made a mud slide. From that day on, the dog would come and play with Timmy and his friends every time they made something new out of mud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she asked her mommy if she could go to the park. Her mommy said, "Yes, I permit you to go to the park." + +Lily was so happy and ran to the park. She played on the swings and the slide. She even won a medal in a race with her friends. It was a clear day with blue skies and fluffy clouds. + +As Lily was leaving the park, she saw a little boy crying. She asked him what was wrong. He said he lost his toy car. Lily and her friends helped him look for it. After a while, they found it and gave it back to him. The little boy was so happy and thanked them. Lily felt proud and happy for helping someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her couch. One day, she found an interesting toy under the couch. It was a little car that could zip around. Lily loved playing with it and she would zip it around the couch all day. + +One day, Lily's mom came in and saw her playing with the toy car. She thought it was interesting too and asked Lily where she found it. Lily told her it was under the couch. Her mom looked under the couch and found some other interesting things too, like a lost sock and a missing hair tie. + +From that day on, Lily and her mom would play a game where they would look under the couch for interesting things. They found all sorts of things like coins, toys, and even a missing remote control. It was their little secret game and they had so much fun zipping around the couch looking for treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to eat sandwiches. Her mommy always made her a useful sandwich for lunch. It had yummy peanut butter and jelly inside. + +One day, Sally went to the beach with her mommy. She played in the sand and made a sandcastle. She used her hands to touch the soft sand. Then, Sally got hungry and asked her mommy for a sandwich. Her mommy gave her a useful sandwich and Sally happily ate it while sitting on the beach. + +After lunch, Sally went back to playing in the sand. She built a moat around her sandcastle and used seashells to decorate it. Sally had so much fun at the beach and couldn't wait to come back again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a soft ball and started to play with it. She threw it up in the air and caught it in her palm. Suddenly, her big brother came and asked if he could play too. Lily said yes and threw the ball to him. + +But her brother threw the ball too hard and it hit a window. The window made a loud noise and broke into many pieces. Lily's mom came outside and saw what had happened. She was very angry and sad because the window was very expensive to fix. + +Lily's mom told her and her brother that they had to pay for the window with their allowance. Lily was very sad because she didn't have enough money to pay for it. She learned that sometimes playing too hard can lead to bad consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect rocks. One day, while she was looking for rocks, she met a boy named Max. + +Max said, "Hi! What are you doing?" + +"I'm looking for rocks," Lily said. + +"I'm good at finding rocks," Max said. "I'm gifted." + +Lily was impressed. "Wow! Can you show me?" + +Max nodded and they started looking for rocks together. They found a big, shiny rock and Max said, "This one is special. It's like a gift!" + +Lily smiled. "Can I keep it?" + +"Sure!" Max said. "Let's put it in your pocket." Lily zipped up her pocket and they continued looking for more rocks. They had so much fun together that they became friends and went rock hunting every day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily found a shiny coin on the ground. She thought it was very pretty and picked it up. She showed it to her mommy and daddy and they said it was very special. + +Lily wanted to buy something tasty with her coin, so she went to the store. She looked at all the candies and cookies and thought about which one she wanted. She finally picked a yummy chocolate bar and gave the store lady her coin. + +As she ate her tasty chocolate, Lily thought about how happy she was to have found the coin. She thought it was a lucky coin and decided to keep it in her pocket forever. And that's just what she did! +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. He saw a big rope and thought it would make a good pillow. As he was sleeping, a little mouse came along and bit his tail. Spot woke up and chased the mouse away. He went back to sleep, using the rope as his pillow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a butterfly and wanted to follow it. She ran after it, but it flew away. She saw a bird and tried to follow it, but it was too fast. + +Lily sat down under a tree and made a wish. She wished that she could fly like a bird and catch the butterfly. Suddenly, she felt hot and looked up to see the sun shining down on her. She decided to go inside and drink some cold water. + +As she was drinking, she saw a ladybug on the window. She decided to follow it outside. This time, she was able to catch it and hold it in her hand. She felt happy and proud that she was able to follow and catch something all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the meadow and eat carrots. One day, Benny's mommy told him to be careful and not wander too far away from home. But Benny didn't listen. + +He went on a big adventure and got lost. His mommy searched and searched for him, but couldn't find him. Benny wept and wept because he was scared and alone. He wished he had listened to his mommy. + +Finally, a kind farmer found Benny and brought him back to his mommy. She was so happy to see him and gave him a big hug. But Benny was sorry for not listening to his mommy and promised to always stay close to her from then on. The moral of the story is to always listen to your mommy and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and create things. One day, she decided to draw a long snake with big eyes. Her mom saw her drawing and said, "Wow, Lily! You are so creative. I love the long snake with big eyes." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I want to create more things like this." + +Her mom replied, "I know you will, Lily. You have a great imagination." + +Lily continued to draw and create many things, including a long caterpillar with big eyes and a tall giraffe with long legs and big eyes. She was very happy with all the things she created. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy loved to play hockey. He would skate on the ice every day with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny said, "I can't play today. My hockey stick is broken." Timmy said, "Don't worry, I can supply you with an ordinary stick." + +Later that day, Timmy and Johnny were playing when they saw a big storm coming. They decided to go home, but Timmy realized he had left his jacket at the rink. Johnny said, "Don't worry, I'll go get it for you." Timmy said, "Thank you, I owe you one." + +The next day, Timmy brought a new hockey stick for Johnny as a thank you. Johnny was so happy and said, "Wow, this is not an ordinary stick! It's the best one I've ever had!" Timmy smiled and said, "I wanted to surprise you. I knew you deserved something special for being such a good friend." And they played hockey happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and imagine things. One day, she wanted to create something special. She asked her mommy for help. + +Mommy said, "Let's use some paper and glue to create a magic wand!" + +Lily was very excited. She loved magic! Mommy showed her how to cut the paper and put glue on it. It was easy! + +Soon, they had made a beautiful wand with sparkly stars on it. Lily felt like a real magician. She waved her wand and said, "Abracadabra!" Suddenly, a toy bunny appeared out of nowhere! + +Lily was amazed. She knew that her magic wand was very special. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me create magic!" +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 saw a pretty light. Lily wanted it very much. Her mommy said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Lily felt sad but then she saw a cute puppy outside the shop. She kissed the puppy and felt happy again. The puppy licked her face and Lily giggled. She forgot about the pretty light and was happy with her new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in pretty dresses and twirl around. One day, she found a mysterious tube in the park. She was curious and picked it up to see what was inside. + +As she looked into the tube, she saw something shiny and wanted to take it out. But the tube was too small for her hand. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't budge. + +Lily realized that sometimes, things may seem interesting and exciting, but they can also be dangerous. She learned to be careful and not touch things that she didn't know. She left the tube and went home to play dress up, feeling happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy figure that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a picnic and asked if she was ready to go. Lily said yes and ran to get her toy figure to bring with her. + +While they were at the picnic, Lily's mom brought out some yummy treats. Lily was so excited to eat them that she forgot about her toy figure. When they got home, Lily realized she left her toy figure at the picnic. She was sad because she thought it was spoiled now that she left it outside. + +The next day, Lily's mom surprised her by bringing back her toy figure from the picnic. Lily was so happy and hugged it tightly. She realized that her toy figure wasn't spoiled at all and was still her favorite toy. From that day on, Lily made sure to always bring her toy figure with her wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily heard a loud noise coming from outside. She went to the window and saw a big truck driving by. + +"Wow, that truck is so loud!" Lily said to her mom. + +Her mom replied, "Yes, Lily. Sometimes big trucks can make a lot of noise." + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily saw a boy crying because he lost his ball. + +"Are you okay?" Lily asked the boy. + +"No, I lost my ball and now my body feels sad," the boy replied. + +Lily wanted to help the boy feel better, so she gave him her ball. The boy's face lit up and his body felt happy again. + +Lily and her mom walked home, and when they got there, they saw that the fridge was empty. + +"We need to go to the store and buy more food," Lily's mom said. + +Lily agreed, and they went to the store together. They filled up their cart with lots of yummy food, and when they got home, they had a big feast. Everyone's body was happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a poor reindeer. He had no home and no one to take care of him. He roamed around the forest looking for food and shelter. + +One day, a little girl saw the poor reindeer and felt sad for him. She demanded her parents to take the reindeer in and give him a warm place to sleep. + +At first, the parents were hesitant, but the little girl begged and pleaded. Finally, they agreed and took the poor reindeer in. They gave him a cozy bed and plenty of food to eat. + +From that day on, the poor reindeer was no longer alone. He had a loving family to take care of him. And the little girl was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him to clean up his toys before dinner. + +Timmy didn't want to clean up his toys. He wanted to play with them all night long. So, he ignored his mom and kept playing. + +Later that night, Timmy went to bed, but he couldn't sleep. He felt naughty because he didn't listen to his mom. Suddenly, he heard a noise outside his window. It was a little bird who was in trouble. The bird had fallen out of its nest and couldn't get back up. + +Timmy knew he had to help the bird. He carefully picked the bird up and placed it back in its nest. The bird was so happy, it started to rock back and forth. Timmy felt proud of himself for doing a good deed and fell asleep with a smile on his face. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and help others when they are in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and thoughtful baker named Lily. She loved to bake cakes and cookies for her friends. One day, she decided to bake a big cake for her friend's birthday party. + +Lily gathered all the ingredients she needed - flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. She put them all in a mixer and mixed them together until they were smooth. Then, she poured the mixture into a baking pan and laid it in the oven to bake. + +After a little while, the cake was ready! Lily took it out of the oven and let it cool down. She decorated it with frosting and candles, and then she brought it to her friend's party. Everyone loved the cake, and they all thanked Lily for being so thoughtful. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was an amazing boy named Tom. Tom had a toy arrow that he loved to play with. He would shoot it into the sky and pretend he was a great hunter. + +One day, Tom and his friend, Sam, were playing together. Tom said, "Sam, let's separate and see who can shoot the arrow the farthest." Sam agreed, and they both went to different sides of the village. + +When they were ready, Tom and Sam both shot their arrows into the sky. They ran to see whose arrow went the farthest. Tom's arrow had gone the farthest, and Sam said, "Wow, Tom, you are amazing!" + +They both laughed and played with their arrows until the sun went down. Tom and Sam were very happy to be friends and have such a fun day together. And from that day on, they always played with their arrows, trying to shoot them even farther. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Ben. Ben loved to eat fruit. His favorite fruit was a big red apple. One day, Ben went to the forest to find some fruit to eat. + +As Ben hopped through the forest, he heard a tiny voice say, "Help me, please!" Ben looked around and saw a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird was scared and couldn't fly down. + +"Hi, little bird! I will help you," said Ben. He hopped up and pushed the branch. The bird was free and flew away. The bird said, "Thank you, Ben!" Ben was happy to help his new friend. Together, they found a big red apple and shared it. They both enjoyed the fruit and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play games. She was very competitive. She always wanted to win. Fluffy had a best friend named Tommy, who was a small puppy. + +One day, Fluffy and Tommy decided to play a game of ball. Fluffy said, "Let's see who can serve the ball the best!" Tommy agreed, and they started to play. They took turns serving the ball to each other, trying to see who could do it better. + +As they played, Fluffy and Tommy laughed and had lots of fun. In the end, they both did a great job serving the ball. They decided that it didn't matter who was the best. What mattered was that they had fun together. From that day on, Fluffy and Tommy played many more games, always remembering to have fun and enjoy their time together. +Once there was a hunter named Tom. He liked to take naps under a big tree. One day, he got a new hat. He was very happy about it. + +While Tom was taking a nap, a little bird saw his new hat. The bird liked it too. It flew down and sat on the hat. The bird said, "What a nice hat! Can I sit here?" + +Tom woke up and saw the bird on his hat. He said, "Yes, you can sit on my hat. Just be careful not to make it dirty." The bird was happy and they became friends. + +Every day, Tom and the bird would meet under the big tree. They would play together and take naps. Tom was happy to have a new friend and they had fun every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. She had a best friend named Tim. They liked to play and have fun together. Ann and Tim were very good friends and they always helped each other. + +One day, Ann and Tim wanted to go on a big trip. Ann's mom said they needed a passport. Ann did not know what a passport was. She asked her mom, "What is a passport?" Her mom said, "A passport is a special book that lets you go to new places." + +Ann and Tim were excited to get their passports. They knew they could trust each other to be good friends on the trip. They were both very reliable. They got their passports and went on a big adventure together. They had lots of fun and made many happy memories. +One day, a boy named Tim found an ugly bug. He wanted to show it to his friend, Sam. Tim put the bug in a jar and went to Sam's house. + +"Look, Sam! I found an ugly bug," said Tim. Sam looked at the bug and made a sign with his hands that he didn't like it. Tim felt sad. He wanted Sam to like the bug too. + +They went to the park to play. Tim left the jar with the ugly bug under a tree. When they came back, the jar was gone. A man was making a film nearby. The ugly bug had gone into the man's camera, and the film was ruined. + +The man was angry and told the boys to go away. Tim and Sam felt bad. They learned that they should not leave their things in other people's way. +One day, a boy named Tom wanted to go for a jog. He put on his shoes and went outside. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Tom was very happy. + +As Tom jogged, he saw a big tree with many apples. He thought it would be fun to count them. He started counting, "One, two, three, four..." But he got frustrated because there were too many apples to count. + +Tom tried to count the apples again, but he got more frustrated. He got so mad that he kicked the tree. The apples fell down and hit Tom on the head. Tom cried and went home. He did not want to jog or count anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to search for things in her house. One day, she wanted to find some rice to eat for lunch. She asked her mom, "Mom, where is the rice?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Mia, the rice is in the big, attractive jar in the kitchen. Can you find it?" Mia was excited and went to search for the rice. + +Mia looked around the kitchen and saw many jars. She saw a small jar, a medium jar, and a big jar. The big jar was very attractive. It was blue and had pretty flowers on it. Mia knew this was the right jar. She found the rice and was very happy. She showed her mom the rice and they both made a yummy lunch together. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy was a very persistent girl. She loved to try new things and have fun. + +One day, Amy saw a big slide. She wanted to try it. At first, she was scared, but she knew that trying new things was fun. So, she tried and tried, even when she fell down. Her friends cheered her on, and they all had fun together. + +Finally, after many tries, Amy went down the slide. She was so happy and proud of herself. Her friends clapped and smiled. They all knew that being persistent and trying new things can lead to lots of fun. And from that day on, Amy and her friends tried many new things and had lots of fun together. +One day, a girl named Sue wanted to do yoga. She liked to be gentle when she did yoga. Sue had a yoga mat and a yoga book. She was very happy. + +Sue's little brother, Tim, wanted to play with her. He did not know about yoga. Tim tried to add his toys to Sue's yoga mat. This made Sue sad. + +Sue told Tim that yoga is not for toys. Tim was sad too. Then, Sue had an idea. She said, "Let's do yoga together!" Tim smiled and they did yoga. Now, they were both happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the mall with her mom. Lily loved the mall. There were so many fun things to see and do. + +At the mall, Lily saw a big box with a ribbon. She felt anxious because she wanted to know what was inside. Lily's mom said, "Let's release the ribbon and see what's inside the box!" + +Lily pulled the ribbon and the box opened. Out came a big, shiny balloon. Lily was so happy! She held the balloon as they walked around the mall. And from that day on, every time Lily went to the mall, she remembered the day she released the ribbon and found the big, shiny balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Lily. She liked to eat out with her family. One day, they went to a restaurant. Lily was very happy. She wanted to eat a big ice cream. But her mom said, "You need to eat your food first." + +Lily did not want to eat her food. She wanted the ice cream now. She thought of a plan. When her mom was not looking, she hid her food under the table. Then she said, "I ate all my food, can I have ice cream now?" + +Her mom gave her the ice cream. Lily was happy. She ate the big ice cream very fast. But then, her tummy started to hurt. She felt bad and sad. Her mom found out what she did and said, "Lily, you should always eat your food first. Now you feel bad because you did not eat the right way." + +The moral of the story is always to eat your food before having dessert. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the spring. She liked to touch the soft grass and the pretty flowers. One day, Lily found a bunny in her yard. The bunny was very soft and it liked to hop around. + +Lily said to the bunny, "Hello, soft bunny! Do you want to play with me?" The bunny looked at Lily and nodded its head. So, Lily and the bunny played together in the soft grass. They touched the flowers and laughed. + +At the end of the day, Lily said, "Goodbye, soft bunny. I hope we can play again soon." The bunny nodded and hopped away. Lily went inside her house, happy that she made a new friend in the spring. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had an incredible toy box that he loved to play with. One day, Tim's mom told him to include a new toy in his toy box. She gave him a file of colorful papers to play with. + +Tim took the file and opened it. He saw many colors inside the file. He was very happy. He said, "Wow, Mom! This is an incredible toy! Thank you!" His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. Have fun playing with your new toy." + +Tim played with the colorful papers all day. He made shapes, animals, and even a big house with them. He was so happy to include the new toy in his incredible toy box. In the end, he showed his mom all the things he made with the papers. She was very proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty doll with long hair. Lily loved her doll very much. Every day, she played with her doll and brushed her hair. But one day, the doll's hair got dirty and messy. Lily knew she needed to clean her doll's hair to make it look nice again. + +Lily asked her mom for help. Her mom gave her a bottle of shampoo. She said, "This will make your doll's hair clean and pretty again." Lily was very happy. She took the shampoo and washed her doll's hair. She was very careful and gentle. After washing, the doll's hair looked very attractive. + +Lily's mom said, "You did a great job, but you should also wash your own hair." Lily didn't want to, but her mom insisted. So, Lily washed her hair with the shampoo too. After she was done, her hair looked clean and pretty just like her doll's. Lily and her doll were both very happy. They played together all day with their clean and pretty hair. And from that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and washed her hair when it was dirty. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to play golf. He asked his friend, Sam, to come play with him. Sam said, "I don't know how to play golf, but I can try." + +They went to the park to play. Tim was very good at golf, but Sam was terrible. Every time Sam hit the ball, it went the wrong way. Tim tried to help Sam, but nothing seemed to work. Sam said, "I don't think I'm good at golf. Can we play something else?" + +Then, something funny happened. A dog came running over and took the golf ball! Tim and Sam laughed and chased the dog. They played with the dog instead of golf. In the end, they had a lot of fun even though Sam was terrible at golf. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate teacher. She worked at a school with many little kids. The kids loved her because she was nice and always helped them. + +One day, a little bird flew into the school. The bird was scared and did not know how to escape. The kids saw the bird and wanted to help it, but they did not know what to do. + +The compassionate teacher saw the bird too. She opened a window and showed the bird how to go out. The bird was happy to escape and flew away. The kids clapped and cheered. They were so proud of their teacher and happy that the bird was free. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a secret. Lily wanted to marry Tom, a boy in her town. But Tom was always dirty. He played in the mud and never cleaned up. Lily's friends laughed at her. + +One day, Lily asked Tom to clean up. She told him about her secret. Tom listened and said he would try. He washed his hands, face, and clothes. Now, he looked nice and clean. + +Tom and Lily got married. They were happy. Their friends stopped laughing. They learned that sometimes, people can change for the ones they love. And that was the secret to their happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a long road. On this road, a girl named Lily walked every day. One day, she saw a little spark on the ground. It was a pretty stone. Lily took the stone and went home. + +At home, Lily showed the stone to her mom. Her mom said, "This stone is special. It will make your dreams come true. But you must return it to where you found it after one day." Lily was very happy. She wished to have a big, fun party with her friends. + +The next day, Lily had the best party ever. All her friends came, and they had lots of fun. Lily remembered that she had to return the stone. She went back to the long road and put the stone where she found it. The spark was gone, but Lily was happy. She knew that she had a great day because of the special stone. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy was an adventurous bird who loved to fly and see the view from up high. One day, he saw a big tree and wanted to fly to the top. + +Billy started to fly up, but he began to worry. "What if I can't make it?" he thought. His friend, Sally the squirrel, saw him and said, "Don't worry, Billy! I know you can do it!" + +With Sally's help, Billy felt brave. He flew all the way to the top of the tree. From there, he could see the whole world. Billy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Sally! I did it!" They both enjoyed the beautiful view together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was an adventurous kid who loved to watch cartoons. One day, he found a big box in his room. He thought it would be fun to make a pretend cart out of the box and pull it around the house. + +Tom asked his friend, Sam, to join him. "Sam, do you want to play with me and pull the cart?" Sam said, "Yes, Tom! That sounds like fun!" So, they both started to pull the cart around the house, laughing and having a great time. + +But then, Tom and Sam pulled the cart too fast. The cart hit a table and broke a vase. The vase fell and shattered into many pieces. Tom and Sam were very sad and scared. They knew they were in big trouble. When Tom's mom saw the broken vase, she was very upset. She told Tom and Sam that they couldn't play together for one whole week. Tom and Sam learned to be more careful when playing inside the house. +One day, a little boy named Tim had an interesting idea. He wanted to eat something yummy from the refrigerator. So, he went to his mommy and made a request. He said, "Mommy, can I have something yummy from the refrigerator, please?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Tim! Let's go to the refrigerator and see what we can find." They walked to the refrigerator and opened the big door. Inside, there were many yummy things to eat. + +Tim looked at all the food and picked a big, red apple. He thought it was the most interesting thing in the refrigerator. Mommy washed the apple and gave it to Tim. He took a big bite and smiled. The apple was very yummy, just like he wanted. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a delicate little bird. This bird loved to make things. One day, she found some yellow flowers. She thought they were so pretty and bright. + +The little bird decided to make a necklace with the yellow flowers. She picked them up and made a hole in the middle. Then, she put a string through the holes to make a beautiful necklace. She was very happy with her work. + +She wore her new yellow necklace around the forest. All her friends saw it and loved it too. They asked her to make more yellow necklaces for them. The delicate little bird felt so proud and happy to make her friends smile. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Every day, he would wake up early in the morning and go outside to play in his garden. The garden was full of pretty flowers and soft green grass. Tim loved to dig in the dirt and watch the bugs crawl around. + +One day, Tim found a flexible worm in the garden. The worm was long and wiggly, and it could bend and twist in many ways. Tim thought the worm was so funny, and he laughed as he watched it wiggle through the dirt. + +Tim decided to show the flexible worm to his mom. He picked it up gently and took it inside the house. His mom thought it was very interesting too. After they looked at the worm, Tim took it back to the garden and let it go. Tim was happy that he had found a new friend in his garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a small chair that she loved to seat on. It was her favorite chair in the whole world. One day, she saw a tiny bug on the floor. It was so small, it was just an inch long. Lucy wanted to help the bug, so she decided to be very careful. + +Lucy picked up the tiny bug with her fingers. She walked slowly and carefully to her small chair. She put the bug on the seat. The tiny bug was very happy to be on the chair. It wiggled and danced around. Lucy watched and smiled. + +After a while, Lucy thought the tiny bug might want to go back outside. So, she picked up the bug again, being very careful not to hurt it. She opened the door and put the bug on the ground. The tiny bug waved goodbye and crawled away. Lucy felt so happy that she helped the tiny bug. She went back to her chair and sat down, thinking about her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to plan things. She planned a big party for all her friends. She was very proud of her plan. + +On the day of the party, the sun was shining and it was very hot. Sue felt the heat on her face. She knew her friends would be hot too. So, she planned a fun game with water to help them cool off. + +At the party, Sue's friends played in the water and had lots of fun. They splashed and laughed. Sue was happy and proud of her plan. Her friends were happy too. They all had a great time at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Tim. Tim was a very persistent kid. He liked to look at things all day long. One day, he went outside to look at the big, green trees. + +Tim saw a big, red ball in the trees. He wanted to get the ball, so he tried to reach it. He jumped and jumped, but he could not get the ball. Tim was sad but he did not give up. + +Tim found a big stick and tried to get the ball with it. He pushed and pulled, but the ball did not move. Tim tried so hard that the stick broke. The ball fell on Tim's head, and he cried. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely sheep. The sheep had soft wool. It lived on a farm with other animals. + +One day, a man came to the farm. The man wanted to buy wool. The farmer said yes. The man took the wool from the lonely sheep. + +The sheep was very sad. It missed its wool. The other animals did not want to play with the lonely sheep anymore. The lonely sheep was cold and alone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, shiny mirror in her room. One day, Lily saw a funny face in the mirror. She laughed and said, "Hi, funny face! Do you want to play with me?" + +The funny face in the mirror said, "Yes, I would love to play with you, Lily!" So, Lily invited the funny face to come out of the mirror and play with her toys. They played together all day long and had so much fun. + +Later, Lily's friend Tom came over to play. He saw the funny face and said, "That face is so rude! It is making silly faces at me." Lily told Tom that the funny face was just playing and didn't mean to be rude. Tom decided to give the funny face a chance, and they all played together nicely. In the end, they all became good friends and had a great time. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy called Scale. Scale was a small toy dragon. Tim loved to play with Scale every day. + +One day, Tim and Scale were playing in the park. Tim said to Scale, "I wish you could grow bigger, so we could have more fun!" As Tim said this, he noticed that Scale began to increase in size! Tim was so happy to see his toy dragon grow. + +As Scale grew bigger, Tim and his friends played with him in the park. They climbed on Scale's back and pretended to fly. All the kids in the town loved playing with Scale, the not-so-ordinary toy dragon. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a shy boy named Tom. Tom loved to eat at the restaurant with his mom and dad. The restaurant was colorful and had many yummy foods. + +One day, Tom was playing outside and fell down. His knee was hurt and he cried. His mom came to help him. She said, "Don't worry, Tom. Your knee will heal soon." + +Tom's mom put a band-aid on his knee. She told him, "Let's go to the restaurant today. Eating your favorite food will make you feel better." + +At the restaurant, Tom ate his favorite food, a big plate of spaghetti. He was so happy. His knee started to feel better too. + +In the end, Tom's knee healed and he wasn't shy anymore. He made new friends and played with them every day. They all loved going to the restaurant together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she found a big piece of ice. Lily thought it was so pretty, and she wanted to show her friends. + +Lily carried the ice to her friends, but she was very quiet. She did not want them to see the ice yet. When she was close, she whispered, "Look what I found!" Her friends were so surprised! They all thought the ice was very pretty too. + +But then, one of Lily's friends tried to take the ice from her. Lily felt ashamed because she did not want to share. Her friends were sad too. Lily's mom saw this and said, "Lily, we should always share with our friends." Lily learned her lesson and shared the ice with her friends. They all played with the ice together and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma. Grandma lived in a small house with a big orange tree in the yard. Lily liked to pick the orange fruit from the tree and eat it with her grandma. + +One day, Lily found a mask in grandma's house. The mask was funny with a big nose and a smile. Lily put on the mask and started to dance. She wanted to make grandma laugh. + +Grandma saw Lily with the mask and started to laugh. She clapped her hands and joined Lily in the dance. They danced under the orange tree, wearing the funny mask. Lily and grandma had a great day together. +One day, a little dove named Didi wanted to have a fancy party. She thought it would be fun to invite all her friends. She flew around and told her friends, "Come to my fancy party!" + +On the day of the party, Didi wore her prettiest dress. Her friends came and they all looked fancy too. They played games, ate yummy food, and had a great time. Didi's friend, a big bear named Benny, said, "This is the best party ever!" + +But then, a big wind came and blew away all the fancy decorations. The friends were sad. Didi had an idea. She said, "Let's all work together to fix the party!" So, they all helped and made the party fancy again. In the end, everyone had a great time and they all thanked Didi for inviting them to her fancy party. +Once upon a time, there was a pale girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mom. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we will receive a new mixer today!" + +Lily was so happy. She waited and waited until the big box came. When the box came, Lily and her mom opened it together. Inside was the new mixer! They put it on the table. + +Lily and her mom used the mixer to make a cake. They mixed flour, eggs, and sugar. The mixer went round and round. When the cake was done, they ate it together. It was the best cake ever. +One day, a little red ball named Zigzag was in the park. He was very impatient. He wanted to try something new and fun. Zigzag saw his friend, a blue square named Squary. + +"Let's try to roll and slide together!" said Zigzag. Squary liked the idea. They went to the top of a small hill. Zigzag rolled down in a zigzag way, and Squary slid down the hill. They went up and down, laughing and having fun. + +After a while, they saw a big tree. Zigzag wanted to try to roll up the tree, but he could not do it. Squary tried to help, but he could not do it either. They both felt sad. Then their friend, a kind green triangle named Trixie, came to help. + +"Let's try together!" said Trixie. They all tried to push Zigzag up the tree. It was hard, but they did it! Zigzag was so happy that he rolled down the tree and hugged his friends. They all played together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to read books. She had a big bookshelf in her room with many colorful books. She read a new book every day. She remembered all the stories she read. + +One day, Lily's friend, Tim, came to her house. They played together and had a yummy snack. Tim saw Lily's bookshelf and said, "Wow, you have so many books! Can you read one to me?" Lily smiled and picked her favorite book. She read it to Tim and they both enjoyed the story. + +After they finished reading, Tim said, "Thank you for reading to me, Lily. I want to share my toys with you too." They played with Tim's toys and had lots of fun. They learned that sharing with friends is a good thing to do. From that day on, Lily and Tim always remembered to share and be kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot. The parrot was very alert. It liked to talk and play with its friends. + +One day, the parrot saw a boy kneel by a tree. The boy was sad. The parrot wanted to help the boy feel better. + +The parrot talked to the boy. They played and laughed. The boy was not sad anymore. The parrot and the boy became best friends. They were happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She liked to build with her toy blocks. She had many colors of blocks: red, blue, green, and yellow. She wanted to build something pretty. + +One day, Sue had a big idea. She wanted to build a tall tower. She knew she needed to start at the bottom. So, she put one block down, then another, and another. The tower started to grow taller and taller. + +As Sue built, her friends came to see the pretty tower. They all said "Wow!" and clapped their hands. Sue was very happy. She knew that she could build anything she wanted if she just tried. And they all played together, building more pretty towers with their blocks. +One day, a funny dog named Spot went for a walk. He saw a big store with many things inside. Spot wanted to go in and see what was there. + +As Spot walked into the store, he saw a little boy. The boy saw Spot and wanted to play. But the store lady said, "No dogs in the store!" The boy was sad. Spot did not want the boy to be sad. + +Spot had an idea. He went outside and the boy followed him. They played and had fun all day. The store lady saw them and smiled. They all had a good day, and the boy and Spot became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a silly onion named Olly. Olly lived in a big garden with his friends. They liked to play and laugh all day long. + +One sunny day, Olly was playing with his friend, a small bug named Benny. Benny said, "Olly, let's play a game! Can you snap your fingers?" Olly tried to snap his fingers, but he couldn't. He felt sad. + +Then, a wise old tree nearby heard them and said, "Don't worry, Olly. You can't snap your fingers because you are an onion. But you can still have fun with Benny in other ways." So, Olly and Benny played hide-and-seek instead. They had a great day and learned that being different can be fun too. +One day, a little dog named Spot went for a walk. He saw a big orange ball in the sky. It was the sun. Spot liked the sun because it was warm and bright. + +Spot found a big puddle of mud. He thought it would be fun to play in. Spot used his paws to stir the mud. It was soft and wet. He had a lot of fun making a big mess. + +After playing in the mud, Spot was very dirty. His mom saw him and said, "Spot, you need a bath!" She washed him with soap and water. Spot was clean again, and he was happy. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little house, there lived a girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with her toys and keep her room very clean. One day, she heard an alarm outside her window. She looked out and saw a big red truck with a loud sound. + +"Mommy, what's that?" Amy asked her mom. + +"That's a fire truck, Amy. They help when there is a fire or when someone needs help," her mom explained. + +Amy liked the fire truck and wanted to learn more about it. She went to the park with her mom and saw some firefighters. They were enjoying a break from work. Amy talked to them and asked about their job. The firefighters were very kind and let her see their fire truck up close. Amy had a great day and made new friends with the firefighters. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Mimi. Mimi loved to paint with colors. She had a big room where she kept all her colors and papers. + +One day, Mimi found a new toy. It was a spray bottle. She filled it with water and her favorite color, blue. She wanted to see how it would look on her paper. Mimi was very excited to try her new toy. + +Mimi put a big paper on the wall. She held the spray bottle and sprayed the blue water on the paper. The blue water made a pretty picture on the paper. Mimi was very happy with her new toy. She showed her picture to all her friends and they all loved it too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a yellow cup. Sue loved her yellow cup very much. One day, she saw a big box. Sue thought there might be treasure inside the box. + +Sue opened the box and found a big spoon. She was very happy. She took the spoon and her yellow cup to the kitchen. Sue wanted to make a yummy drink. She put milk and some sweet stuff in her yellow cup. + +Sue used the big spoon to stir the drink in her yellow cup. She stirred and stirred until it was all mixed up. Sue took a sip and it was so good! She felt like she found treasure in her yellow cup. And from that day on, Sue and her yellow cup were the best of friends. +One day, a popular bird named Tim was flying in the sky. He saw big gray clouds coming. Tim knew it would rain soon. He wanted to find a place to stay dry. + +Tim saw a big tree and flew to it. He asked the tree, "Can I stay here until the rain stops?" The tree said, "Yes, you can stay with me." Tim was happy and sat on a branch. + +Soon, it started to rain. Tim was dry and safe under the tree. He watched the rain fall and listened to the tree's leaves. Tim was glad he found a friend in the tree. They stayed together until the rain stopped. +One day, a little bird lived in a cage. The bird did not like the cage. It was difficult for the bird to fly and play. The bird wanted to break the cage and be free. + +The bird had a friend, a big bear. The bear saw the bird was sad. The bear said, "Why are you sad, little bird?" The bird said, "I want to break the cage and fly free." + +The big bear wanted to help the bird. With a strong push, the bear broke the cage. The little bird was so happy. The bird and the bear played together all day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a barber. The barber was very organized. He had a nice shop with many chairs and mirrors. People liked to go there to get their hair cut. + +One day, a little boy went to the barber with his mom. The boy noticed a big red chair. He was so excited to sit in it. The barber put a cape on the boy and started to cut his hair. + +The boy looked in the mirror and saw his hair getting shorter. He was happy with his new haircut. His mom also liked it. They thanked the barber and left the shop. The boy couldn't wait to show his friends his new haircut. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful ball. The ball loved to play at the beach. It liked to roll on the sand and jump in the water. The ball had lots of fun with the kids who came to the beach. + +One day, a naughty boy named Tim came to the beach. He saw the colorful ball and wanted to spoil its fun. Tim kicked the ball very hard, and it flew far away from the beach. The ball was very sad and missed playing with the kids. + +A kind girl named Amy found the colorful ball far away from the beach. She knew it was sad and wanted to help. Amy took the ball back to the beach and played with it. The ball was happy again, and they all had a great time. The ball learned that even if someone tries to spoil your fun, there are always good friends who can make you happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was an obedient dog. He always did what his mom told him to do. Max and his mom had a lot of love for each other. + +One day, Max and his mom went to the park. Max saw a big stage. There were people on the stage. They were singing and dancing. Max wanted to join them. His mom said, "Go ahead, Max. Have fun!" Max jumped on the stage and started to dance with the people. + +Everyone in the park saw Max dancing. They started to clap their hands. They were applauding Max's dance. Max felt so happy. He ran back to his mom and said, "Mom, they liked my dance!" His mom hugged him and said, "I knew they would, Max. I'm so proud of you!" Max and his mom went home with big smiles on their faces. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Today, they want to go to the park. They ask their mom. + +"Mom, can we go to the park?" Anna says. + +"Yes, you can. But you have to wear your hats and coats. It is cold outside." Mom says. + +"OK, mom. Thank you!" Ben says. + +Anna and Ben put on their hats and coats. They hold hands and walk to the park. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They are glad. They run to the slide and take turns to slide down. Whee! + +After a while, they go to the swing and push each other. They laugh and sing. Then they go to the sandbox and make a castle with a bucket and a shovel. They are having fun. + +But soon, the sky gets dark and the wind blows. It is going to rain. Anna and Ben hear a thunder. + +"Oh no, it is raining!" Anna says. + +"Let's go home!" Ben says. + +They grab their bucket and shovel and run to their mom. Mom is waiting for them at the gate. She has an umbrella. + +"Come on, kids. Let's go home. You are wet and cold." Mom says. + +"OK, mom. We are sorry." Anna and Ben say. + +Mom hugs them and opens the umbrella. They walk home under the umbrella. They are wet and cold, but they are happy. + +When they get home, mom gives them a towel and a cup of hot chocolate. She tells them to change their clothes and sit on the armchair. The armchair is big and soft. Anna and Ben sit on the armchair and drink their hot chocolate. They feel warm and cozy. + +"Mom, we had fun at the park. Thank you for taking us." Anna says. + +"Yes, mom. We love you." Ben says. + +Mom smiles and kisses them. She says, "I love you too, my sweet twins. You are very brave and good. I am glad you had fun at the park. But next time, let's check the weather first, OK?" + +"OK, mom." Anna and Ben say. + +They finish their hot chocolate and cuddle on the armchair. They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of the park. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw big white flakes falling from the sky. It was snow! They put on their warm coats, hats, gloves and boots and ran outside. They wanted to make a snowman, a snow fort and have a snowball fight. + +They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They gave the snowman a carrot nose, a scarf, a hat and two buttons for eyes. They dug a hole in the snow and made a wall around it. They filled a bucket with snow and made many snowballs. They were having so much fun! + +But then they saw their neighbor, Lily, looking at them from her window. She did not have a coat, a hat, gloves or boots. She could not go outside and play in the snow. She looked very sad and envious. + +"Hi, Lily!" Sara and Tom shouted. "Do you want to play with us?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She opened the door and ran to them. Sara and Tom shared their snow clothes with her. They gave her a glove, a boot, a hat and a scarf. They helped her make a snowman, a snow fort and have a snowball fight. They laughed and played together until they were tired and cold. + +They went inside and had hot chocolate and cookies. They thanked Lily for playing with them and invited her to play again tomorrow. Lily thanked them for sharing their snow clothes and being so kind. She was no longer sad or envious. She was happy and grateful. They were all friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they kept them organized in boxes and baskets. Lily liked to sort her toys by color and shape, and Ben liked to sort his toys by type and size. They always put their toys away when they were done playing. + +One day, their mom told them they had to go to the dentist. She said they had to put their toys away and get ready to go in the van. Lily and Ben did not like the dentist. They were afraid of the big chair and the loud tools. They did not want to go. + +They decided to hide their toys under their bed and pretend they did not hear their mom. They thought their mom would not notice their toys were missing. They crawled under their bed and waited. + +Their mom came to their room and saw their empty boxes and baskets. She looked under their bed and saw their toys and their faces. She was not happy. + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing?" she asked. "Why did you not put your toys away? We have to go to the dentist now. Come on, get out of there and get in the van." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. They felt sorry for being naughty. They also felt worry for going to the dentist. They slowly got out of their bed and picked up their toys. They put them back in their boxes and baskets. They followed their mom to the van. + +Their mom drove them to the dentist. She told them it was not nice to hide their toys and disobey her. She also told them the dentist was not scary and would help them keep their teeth healthy. She said she loved them and was proud of them for being organized. + +Lily and Ben said they were sorry for hiding their toys and disobeying her. They also said they loved her and were glad she was proud of them. They still felt worry for the dentist, but they also felt brave. They held each other's hand and went inside. +Anna liked to collect cheese. She had many kinds of cheese in her fridge. She had yellow cheese, white cheese, soft cheese, hard cheese, and cheese with holes. She liked to eat cheese with bread, or crackers, or fruit, or by itself. + +One day, Anna went to the store with her mom. She saw a new kind of cheese. It was blue cheese. It looked different from her other cheeses. It had blue spots and smelled strong. Anna wanted to try it. She asked her mom, "Can I have this cheese, please?" + +Her mom looked at the cheese and shook her head. "No, Anna, you can't have this cheese. This cheese is not for you. This cheese is for grown-ups. It is too spicy and smelly for you. You might not like it." + +Anna felt frustrated. She did not understand why she could not have the cheese. She liked all kinds of cheese. She wanted to collect the blue cheese and add it to her fridge. She thought it would be yummy and interesting. She said to her mom, "But I want this cheese, please. I want to collect it. I want to taste it. Please, please, please." + +Her mom sighed. She knew Anna loved cheese, but she also knew blue cheese was not a good choice for her. She said to Anna, "I'm sorry, Anna, but no. This cheese is not for you. Maybe when you are older, you can try it. But not now. How about we get some other cheese instead? Look, they have your favorite cheese with holes. Do you want that?" + +Anna looked at the cheese with holes. She liked that cheese a lot. It was fun to poke her fingers through the holes and make funny noises. She decided to get that cheese instead of the blue cheese. She said to her mom, "Okay, mom. I will get this cheese. But can I still collect the blue cheese when I am older?" + +Her mom smiled and nodded. She said to Anna, "Yes, Anna. When you are older, you can collect the blue cheese if you want. But for now, let's enjoy the cheese with holes. It is delicious and silly. And you have many other cheeses at home to eat and collect. You are a great cheese collector, Anna." + +Anna smiled too. She was happy to get the cheese with holes. She was also happy to have her mom with her. She loved her mom and her cheese. She said to her mom, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you and I love cheese." + +The end. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play together. But sometimes they make a big mess. Mom and Dad do not like mess. + +One Sunday, Mom and Dad go to the store. They tell Lily and Max to be good and not make a mess. Lily and Max say yes. But when Mom and Dad leave, they have a different plan. + +They go to their room and find their toys. They take out all their toys and make a big pile. They pretend they are pirates and the toys are treasure. They have fun. But they do not see the clock. + +Soon, Mom and Dad come back. They hear Lily and Max in their room. They go to see what they are doing. They open the door and see the big mess. They are not happy. + +Lily and Max see Mom and Dad. They are scared. They hide under the bed. They whisper to each other. + +"What do we do?" Lily whispers. + +"I don't know. Maybe they will not see us." Max whispers. + +But Mom and Dad see them. They bend down and look under the bed. + +"Lily and Max, come out. We need to talk." Mom says. + +Lily and Max come out. They look at Mom and Dad. They look at the mess. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We wanted to play. We did not mean to make a mess." Lily says. + +"We are sorry, too. We forgot to look at the clock. We did not hear you come back." Max says. + +Mom and Dad sigh. They hug Lily and Max. + +"We love you, Lily and Max. But you need to listen to us. And you need to clean up your mess." Dad says. + +Lily and Max nod. They say sorry again. They help Mom and Dad clean up their room. They learn their lesson. They promise to be good and not make a mess again. +Lily was a little girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to learn how to cook and wash dishes. One day, her mom gave her a special dish to wash. It was a beautiful dish with flowers and birds on it. It was a gift from her grandma. + +"Be careful, Lily," her mom said. "This dish is very old and precious. You have to wash it gently and dry it well." + +Lily nodded and took the dish to the sink. She filled a bowl with warm water and soap. She dipped a soft cloth in the water and started to rub the dish. She rubbed it slowly and carefully, making sure not to scratch it. She liked how the dish sparkled in the light. + +She rinsed the dish with clean water and wrapped it in a towel. She carried it to the table and put it next to her mom. Her mom smiled and hugged her. + +"Good job, Lily," her mom said. "You washed the dish very well. It looks beautiful. Thank you for helping me." + +Lily felt happy and proud. She loved her mom and her grandma and their beautiful dish. She hoped to use it someday when she learned how to cook. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved horses. They lived on a farm with their mom and dad, who had many animals. Every day, they helped feed and brush the horses in the stable. The stable was a big house for the horses, with hay and water and stalls. + +One day, Tom and Lily wanted to ride the horses. They asked their mom if they could. Their mom said yes, but only if they wore their helmets and stayed in the field. She said the horses were mild and gentle, but they could still run fast and jump high. + +Tom and Lily put on their helmets and saddled their horses. They named them Star and Moon, because they had white spots on their coats. They led them to the field and climbed on their backs. They said "giddy up" and the horses started to walk. + +Tom and Lily had fun riding the horses. They made them trot and canter and gallop. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and shouted and sang. They forgot about the time and the rules. + +They did not see their dad coming from the barn. He saw them riding the horses in the field. He was angry. He waved his arms and yelled at them. He said they were spoiling the horses and making them tired. He said they had to come back to the stable right now. + +Tom and Lily heard their dad and felt scared. They said "whoa" and the horses stopped. They turned them around and rode back to the stable. They said sorry to their dad and to the horses. They hoped they were not in trouble. They learned their lesson. They loved the horses, but they had to respect them too. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play with trains. They have a big box of train tracks and cars. They make a long train and a big station in the living room. + +"Choo choo!" Sam says. He is the driver of the train. He makes the train go fast and slow. He makes the train stop and go. + +"Beep beep!" Mia says. She is the helper of the driver. She supports the train. She fixes the tracks and the cars. She makes sure the train is safe and happy. + +They have fun with the train and the station. They pretend to go to different places. They see mountains and rivers and animals and people. + +But then, their mom comes home. She sees the mess in the living room. She sees the train tracks and the cars everywhere. She sees the station on the couch. She is not happy. + +"What is this?" she asks. "Why did you make such a crazy mess? You have to clean up now!" + +Sam and Mia look at each other. They are sad. They do not want to clean up. They like their train and their station. + +"Please, mom," Sam says. "Can we play a little more? We love our train and our station. They are fun and cool." + +"Please, mom," Mia says. "Can we play a little more? We support our train and our station. They are nice and good." + +Mom looks at Sam and Mia. She sees their faces. She sees their eyes. She remembers when she was a child. She remembers how she liked to play with trains. + +She smiles. She says, "Okay, you can play a little more. But then, you have to clean up. And you have to help me make dinner. Deal?" + +Sam and Mia nod. They say, "Deal!" They hug their mom. They thank her. They go back to their train and their station. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were at the park with their mom. They saw a man with many balloons of different colors. He was making animals and shapes with the balloons. Lily and Ben wanted a balloon too. + +"Mom, can we have a balloon?" they asked. + +"Sure, you can each choose one," mom said. "But be careful, don't let them fly away or pop." + +Lily and Ben ran to the man and asked for a balloon. Lily picked a pink one that looked like a bunny. Ben picked a blue one that looked like a car. They thanked the man and went back to mom. + +They played with their balloons, making them hop and zoom. They had a great time. They felt happy. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew very hard. Lily and Ben's balloons were pulled by the wind. They tried to hold on, but the wind was stronger. Their balloons flew away, higher and higher, until they disappeared in the sky. + +Lily and Ben cried. They lost their balloons. They felt sad. + +"Mom, our balloons are gone!" they sobbed. + +"I'm sorry, my loves," mom said. "Sometimes things happen that we can't control. But we can still have fun. Let's go to the swings, okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They wiped their tears and followed mom. They hoped to find new balloons someday. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play near the harbor. The harbor was a big place where many boats came and went. Some boats were big and shiny, some boats were small and old. Ben and Mia liked to look at the boats and imagine where they went. + +One day, they saw a very old boat that lay on the side of the harbor. It was rusty and dirty and had holes in it. Ben and Mia were curious and wanted to see it closer. They ran to the boat and climbed on it. + +"Wow, this boat is so old!" Ben said. "Maybe it was a pirate boat!" + +"Maybe it has treasure inside!" Mia said. "Let's look for it!" + +They started to explore the boat, looking for clues and shiny things. They did not see the sign that said "Danger! Do not enter!" + +Soon, they heard a loud voice. It was the harbor master, who was in charge of the boats. He saw Ben and Mia on the old boat and was angry. + +"Hey, you two! Get off that boat right now!" he shouted. "That boat is not safe! It could fall apart any minute!" + +Ben and Mia were scared and jumped off the boat. They ran to the harbor master and said they were sorry. + +"We just wanted to see the boat," Ben said. + +"We did not know it was dangerous," Mia said. + +The harbor master sighed and looked at them. He was not so angry anymore, but he was still serious. + +"Listen, kids, you should never go on a boat without permission. Especially not an old boat like that. It could hurt you or someone else. You have to be careful and respect the rules. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Mia nodded and said they understood. They said they would not do it again. + +The harbor master smiled and said he was glad they were okay. He said he would show them some other boats that were safe and interesting. He said he would tell them stories about the boats and the sea. + +Ben and Mia were happy and followed him. They learned a lot about the harbor and the boats. They also learned to be more careful and respectful. They realized that the old boat was not a pirate boat, but a boat that needed care and love. They decided to help the harbor master clean and fix the old boat. They made a new friend and a new project. They had fun and felt good. +Tom and Anna were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals, especially the cows, the pigs and the chickens. Sometimes they helped their dad feed them or collect the eggs. + +One day, a big storm came and made loud noises in the sky. Tom and Anna were fearful and ran inside the house. They heard the wind blow and the rain fall hard on the roof. They hugged their mom and asked her if the animals were okay. + +"Don't worry, my loves," mom said. "Dad is outside with the animals. He is making sure they are safe and dry in the barn. The storm will pass soon and everything will be fine." + +Tom and Anna felt a little better, but they still wanted to see their dad and the animals. They looked out the window and saw dad walking back to the house. He was wet and muddy, but he was smiling. He had a big basket full of eggs in his hands. + +"Look what I found!" he said. "The chickens laid some extra eggs today. They must have been happy to see me. How about we make some pancakes for breakfast?" + +Tom and Anna cheered and ran to hug their dad. They helped him wash the eggs and mix the batter. Mom cooked the pancakes and put some honey on top. They ate them together and felt warm and cozy. They forgot about the storm and thanked their dad for taking care of the animals. + +"You're welcome, my loves," dad said. "You know, the animals are not so fearful of the storm. They know we are here to comfort them and protect them. Just like we are here to comfort and protect you." +Sam likes to listen to stories. He likes to hear about dragons and knights and princesses. He likes to sit on his mom's lap and look at the pictures in the book. He listens very well and asks good questions. + +But today, Sam does not want to listen. He wants to play with his watch. His dad gave him the watch for his birthday. It is shiny and has many buttons. Sam likes to press the buttons and see the numbers change. He likes to make the watch beep and flash. + +Sam does not listen to his mom when she says it is time for a story. He does not listen when she says it is time for a nap. He does not listen when she says it is time for a snack. He only plays with his watch and makes noise. + +Mom is not happy. She takes the watch away from Sam and puts it on the table. She says Sam has to listen or he will lose his watch. She says Sam has to be a good boy and do what she says. + +Sam is very sad. He wants his watch back. He does not like to lose his watch. He says he is sorry and he will listen. He says he will be a good boy and do what mom says. He hugs his mom and says he loves her. + +Mom is happy. She gives the watch back to Sam and says she loves him too. She says they can read a story together and then have a nap and a snack. She says they can play with the watch later, but not too much. She says the watch is not a toy and it can break. + +Sam nods and smiles. He likes to read stories with his mom. He likes to have a nap and a snack. He likes to play with his watch, but not too much. He says he will be careful and not make a mess. He says he will listen to his mom and be a good boy. +Lily and Ben were playing with clay in the garden. They liked to make shapes and animals with the soft and sticky clay. Lily made a big ball and Ben made a long snake. They were having fun. + +But then, a big dog came into the garden. It was black and hairy and had sharp teeth. It barked loudly and ran towards Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben were fearful. They dropped their clay and ran to the house. The dog chased them and tried to bite them. + +Lily and Ben reached the door and opened it quickly. They ran inside and slammed the door behind them. They were safe. They hugged each other and cried. The dog scratched the door and barked more. + +But then, they heard another voice. It was their mom. She came out of the kitchen and saw the dog. She was not fearful. She knew the dog. It was her friend's dog. She opened the door and called the dog by its name. It was Rex. + +Rex stopped barking and wagged its tail. He was not mean. He was playful. He liked Lily and Ben. He just wanted to say hello. Mom revealed that Rex was staying with them for a few days. She asked Lily and Ben if they wanted to pet Rex and play with him. + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They looked at Rex and saw that he was friendly. They were not fearful anymore. They smiled and nodded. They went out and petted Rex and played with him. They gave him some of their clay to chew. Rex liked the clay. He made a mess. Lily and Ben laughed. They were happy. +Bunny and Mouse were friends who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big carrot growing in the ground. They both wanted to eat it, but they did not know how to share. + +"I saw it first, so it is mine!" said Bunny. + +"No, I saw it first, so it is mine!" said Mouse. + +They started to pull the carrot from different sides, but it was very heavy and did not move. They pulled and pulled, but they only got tired and angry. + +Then, they heard a voice behind them. It was Farmer, who owned the garden. He was not happy to see them trying to take his carrot. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my carrot?" he asked. "This is my food, not yours. Go away, or I will chase you with my dog!" + +Bunny and Mouse were scared and let go of the carrot. They ran away as fast as they could, but they did not say sorry to each other or to Farmer. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that being greedy and selfish is not good. They learned that they should share and be kind to others. They learned that they should respect other people's things. They learned that they could not win by fighting. They learned that they could win by being friends. +Lily and Ben are playing in the yard. They have a big ball and a small dog. The dog likes to chase the ball and bark. Lily and Ben laugh and throw the ball for the dog. + +But then they see a big cat on the fence. The cat has sharp claws and mean eyes. The cat wants to catch the dog and hurt him. Lily and Ben are scared. They love their dog and want to protect him. + +"Go away, cat!" Lily shouts. "You are bad and mean!" + +"Leave our dog alone!" Ben says. "He is our friend and we are his!" + +The cat hisses and jumps from the fence. He runs towards the dog and the ball. The dog barks and runs to meet the cat. He is brave and strong. He wants to protect Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben run to help their dog. They pick up sticks and stones and throw them at the cat. They make loud noises and wave their arms. They want to scare the cat away. + +The cat sees that Lily and Ben and the dog are a team. He knows he cannot win. He is afraid and angry. He turns and runs away. He jumps back on the fence and disappears. + +Lily and Ben hug their dog. They are happy and proud. They have protected their dog and their yard. + +"Good dog!" Lily says. "You are the best!" + +"Good dog!" Ben says. "You are the hero!" + +The dog wags his tail and licks their faces. He is happy and tired. He has protected Lily and Ben and his ball. + +They go inside and give the dog some water and a treat. They tell their mom what happened. She is glad and proud. She hugs them and the dog. + +They are a family. They protect each other. They love each other. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their mom's jewelry. They think the jewelry is shiny and pretty. One day, they find a big box of jewelry in mom's closet. They open the box and see many necklaces, rings, and earrings. + +"Wow, look at all the jewelry!" Anna says. "Can we try them on?" + +"Sure, let's have fun!" Ben says. They take out some jewelry and put them on. They look at themselves in the mirror and laugh. + +They play with the jewelry for a long time. They pretend to be kings and queens, pirates and mermaids, and superheroes and villains. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they hear mom coming home. They hear her footsteps on the stairs. They panic. + +"Oh no, mom is back!" Anna says. "We have to put the jewelry back in the box!" + +"Quick, quick!" Ben says. They take off the jewelry and try to put them back in the box. But they are in a hurry and they make a mess. Some jewelry falls on the floor. Some jewelry gets tangled. Some jewelry is missing. + +They worry. They worry that mom will be angry. They worry that mom will be sad. They worry that mom will not love them anymore. + +They hear mom opening the door. They hide behind the bed. + +"Hello, my sweeties, I'm home!" mom says. She walks into the room and sees the jewelry box on the bed. She sees the jewelry on the floor. She sees the jewelry on the mirror. She sees the jewelry everywhere. + +She gasps. She looks around. She sees Anna and Ben hiding behind the bed. She walks over to them. + +"Anna, Ben, what have you done?" mom says. She sounds stern. + +Anna and Ben come out from behind the bed. They look down. They feel ashamed. + +"Mom, we're sorry, we're sorry!" Anna says. "We just wanted to play with the jewelry. We didn't mean to make a mess. We didn't mean to lose any jewelry. We love you, mom!" + +"Mom, we're sorry, we're sorry!" Ben says. "We just wanted to have fun with the jewelry. We didn't mean to break any jewelry. We didn't mean to hurt you, mom!" + +Mom looks at them. She sees their sad faces. She sees their tears. She sees their fear. + +She sighs. She smiles. She hugs them. + +"It's okay, my sweeties, it's okay!" mom says. "I'm not angry. I'm not sad. I still love you, mom!" + +She kisses them. She wipes their tears. She comforts them. + +"I know you just wanted to play with the jewelry. I know you didn't mean any harm. I know you love me, mom!" mom says. "But you have to be careful with the jewelry. The jewelry is not a toy. The jewelry is special. The jewelry is mine." + +She explains to them that the jewelry is a gift from their dad, who is away on a trip. She explains to them that the jewelry is very old and very valuable. She explains to them that the jewelry is very delicate and very fragile. + +She shows them how to put the jewelry back in the box. She shows them how to untangle the jewelry. She shows them how to find the missing jewelry. + +She tells them that they are very intelligent. She tells them that they can learn from their mistake. She tells them that they can ask her before they touch anything that is not theirs. + +She tells them that she is proud of them. She tells them that she is happy with them. She tells them that she is lucky to have them. + +She tells them that she loves them. She tells them that they love her. + +They hug her. They kiss her. They thank her. + +They say they are sorry. They say they are happy. They say they love her. + +They are not worried anymore. They are not ashamed anymore. They are not afraid anymore. + +They are happy. They are loved. They are mom's sweeties. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a file in the big room. The file has many papers with colors and shapes. Ben and Lily think the file is fun. + +They take the file to their playroom. They open the file and look at the papers. They see circles, squares, stars, and more. They want to make pictures with the papers. They cut the papers with scissors. They glue the papers on the wall. They make a big mess. + +Mom comes to the playroom. She sees the file and the papers. She is very angry. She says, "What did you do? This file is mine. I need this file for work. You ruined the file and the papers. You are in big trouble." + +Ben and Lily are scared. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We just wanted to play. The file looked fun." + +Mom says, "The file is not fun. The file is important. You should not touch things that are not yours. You should be modest and ask first. Now you have to clean up the mess and go to your rooms. No more playing today." + +Ben and Lily cry. They feel bad. They wish they did not take the file. They wish they were modest and asked Mom. They learn a hard lesson. The end. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to imagine they were pirates, looking for treasure. They had a map, a hat and a sword made of cardboard. + +"Arrr, matey, we have to dig here!" Max said, pointing to a spot under a tree. "The map says there is a chest full of gold and jewels!" + +Lily nodded and grabbed a shovel. She started to dig, while Max watched. They dug for a long time, but they did not find anything. + +"Maybe the map is wrong," Lily said, feeling tired and sad. + +"Or maybe someone else took the treasure," Max said, frowning. + +They sat on the grass, feeling disappointed. Then, they heard a voice. + +"Hello, children. What are you doing?" It was Grandma, who came to visit. She saw the map, the hat and the sword. + +"We were playing pirates, Grandma. But we did not find any treasure," Lily said. + +Grandma smiled and hugged them. "You know, sometimes the best treasure is not gold or jewels, but something else. Something sweet and yummy. Do you want to see?" + +Lily and Max nodded, curious. + +Grandma took them to the kitchen, where she had baked a big cake. It had chocolate and sprinkles and candles. + +"Wow!" Lily and Max exclaimed. "Is this for us?" + +"Yes, it is. It is your treasure, for being such good and imaginative pirates. And it is also a surprise, for your birthday!" + +Lily and Max gasped. They had forgotten it was their birthday. They hugged Grandma and thanked her. + +"Can we eat the cake now, Grandma?" Max asked. + +"Of course, my dears. But first, make a wish and blow the candles. You never know, it might come true." + +Lily and Max closed their eyes and wished for more adventures. Then, they blew the candles and cut the cake. It was the sweetest treasure they ever had. +Lily loved to write in her journal. She wrote about her day, her friends, her toys, and her dreams. She used crayons and stickers to make her journal pretty. She kept her journal under her pillow, so no one else could see it. + +One day, Lily came home from school and saw her brother Jake in her room. He had her journal in his hands and was looking at it. Lily was very angry and scared. She ran to him and shouted, "Give me my journal! That is mine! You are bad!" + +Jake laughed and said, "Why do you write in this? It is silly. You are a baby. Look, you drew a unicorn. Unicorns are not real. You are dumb." + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She tried to grab her journal, but Jake was bigger and stronger. He held it high and said, "I will show this to mom and dad. They will see how stupid you are." + +Lily started to cry. She wished Jake would leave her alone. She wished he would be nice to her. She wished she had her journal back. + +Then, she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend Anna. Anna was Lily's best friend. They played together every day. Anna saw Lily crying and Jake holding her journal. She said, "What is going on? Why are you mean to Lily? That is her journal. She writes in it every day. She loves it. You should give it back to her." + +Jake looked at Anna and said, "Who are you? You are not my sister. You are not my friend. You are nothing. Go away." + +Anna did not go away. She said, "I am Lily's friend. And you are a bully. You should not take things that are not yours. You should not make fun of people. You should not make them cry. You are wrong." + +Jake did not like what Anna said. He felt angry and ashamed. He threw the journal on the bed and said, "Fine. Take it. I don't care. It is dumb anyway." + +Lily ran to the bed and hugged her journal. She felt happy and safe. She said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. You are brave and smart. You helped me." + +Anna smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too. You are kind and creative. You write beautiful things." + +Lily and Anna sat on the bed and looked at the journal. They saw the unicorn and said, "We like unicorns. They are magical and pretty. They are real in our hearts." +Sara likes horses. She likes to look at them and pet them and feed them. She goes to the stable with her mom and dad every week. The stable is a big house for horses. It has hay and water and doors for the horses to go in and out. + +One day, Sara sees a different horse in the stable. It is not brown or black or white like the other horses. It is pink and purple and has a horn on its head. Sara thinks it is very pretty and wants to pet it. She asks her mom and dad if she can go near the horse. + +Her mom and dad say no. They say the horse is not a real horse. It is a toy horse. Someone put it in the stable as a joke. They say Sara can only pet the real horses. Sara is sad. She thinks the toy horse looks lonely and wants to be her friend. + +Sara waits until her mom and dad are busy talking to the stable man. She sneaks to the toy horse and gives it a hug. She whispers in its ear that she likes it and thinks it is special. The toy horse smiles and winks at her. It is not a toy horse. It is a magic horse. It says thank you and asks Sara if she wants to go for a ride. + +Sara is surprised and happy. She says yes. She climbs on the magic horse and holds its horn. The magic horse flies out of the stable and into the sky. Sara and the magic horse have a lot of fun. They see the clouds and the birds and the sun. Sara is glad she met the different horse. She thinks it is the best horse ever. +Lily likes to play in the garden. She likes to look at the plants and smell the flowers. She thinks plants are pretty and nice. + +One day, she sees a new plant in a pot. It has big green leaves and small red berries. Lily thinks the berries look yummy. She wants to try one. + +She asks her mom, "Mom, can I have a berry?" + +Mom looks at the plant and shakes her head. "No, Lily, you can't. That plant is not for eating. It is for decoration. The berries are bad for you. They can make you sick." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She thinks mom is mean. She wants a berry. She thinks mom is not looking. She reaches for the plant. + +But mom is looking. She sees Lily and stops her. She says, "Lily, no! Don't touch the plant. I told you it is not for eating. You have to listen to me. I know what is good for you." + +Lily starts to cry. She says, "But I want a berry! They look so good!" + +Mom hugs Lily and says, "I'm sorry, Lily, but you can't have a berry. They are not good for you. They are not food. They are only for looking. Why don't we go inside and have a snack? I have some apples and grapes. They are good for you. They are food. They are available. Do you want some?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes apples and grapes. She thinks they are yummy too. She nods and says, "Okay, mom. I want some apples and grapes. Thank you." + +Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you. Come on, let's go inside." + +Lily and mom go inside. They have a snack. They are happy. Lily forgets about the plant. She thinks mom is nice. She thinks plants are pretty and nice. But she knows they are not for eating. She knows mom knows best. +Ben and Mia like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They drive them on the floor, on the table, and on the sofa. Sometimes they make noises like vroom, beep, and screech. + +One day, Ben finds a new car in his pocket. It is very small and shiny. It has four wheels and a red roof. Ben is happy. He shows it to Mia and says, "Look, I have a new car. It is my pocket car. Do you want to play with it?" + +Mia nods and smiles. She likes the pocket car. She takes it from Ben and drives it on her hand. She says, "It is a nice car. It is very fast. Watch how it zooms." + +But then, Mia drops the pocket car. It falls on the floor and rolls under the bed. Ben and Mia cannot see it. They are sad. They crawl under the bed and look for it. They see many things under the bed, like socks, books, and toys. But they do not see the pocket car. + +They are about to give up when they hear a sound. It is a soft vroom. They follow the sound and find the pocket car. It is stuck in a corner. It is trying to move, but it is too slow. Ben and Mia are happy. They grab the pocket car and hug it. They say, "We found you, pocket car. You are not lost. You are just slow. We love you, pocket car." They drive the pocket car on the bed and laugh. They have fun with their pocket car. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals in the farm. They see cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. + +One day, they want to play with the chickens. They run to the chicken coop. They see many chickens. Some are white, some are brown, some are black. The chickens make noises. They cluck and peck. + +Lily and Tom say hello to the chickens. They try to touch them. But the chickens are scared. They run away from Lily and Tom. They flap their wings. They jump over the fence. They hide in the grass. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They want to play with the chickens. They do not want to scare them. They sit on the ground. They look at the chickens. + +One chicken is different. It is yellow. It is small. It is a baby chicken. It is not scared of Lily and Tom. It is curious. It walks to them. It peeps. + +Lily and Tom see the baby chicken. They smile. They say hello to the baby chicken. They are gentle. They touch the baby chicken. The baby chicken likes them. It peeps again. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They have a new friend. They play with the baby chicken. They give it some corn. They stroke its feathers. They hug it. The baby chicken is happy too. It jumps on their laps. It pecks their noses. It clucks softly. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. They had a unique game. They pretended to be leaders of different nations. They made flags and laws and speeches. + +One day, Anna wanted to be the leader of the nation with the red flag. But Ben wanted to be the leader of the same nation. He said, "No, Anna, you can't be the leader of the red flag nation. I am the leader. You have to be the leader of the blue flag nation." + +Anna did not like that. She said, "No, Ben, you are not fair. I want to be the leader of the red flag nation. You can be the leader of the green flag nation." + +Ben did not like that. He said, "No, Anna, you are not nice. I don't want to be the leader of the green flag nation. You have to mind me. I am the boss." + +Anna and Ben started to argue. They shouted and pushed and pulled. They tore the flags and broke the laws and forgot the speeches. They were not friends anymore. They were enemies. + +The other children in the park saw them. They did not want to play with them. They said, "Anna and Ben are not fun. They are mean. They don't know how to share. They don't know how to play." + +Anna and Ben were sad. They had no friends. They had no nations. They had no game. They had a bad ending. +Lily was a zebra who liked to make original things. She made hats from leaves, necklaces from flowers, and paintings from mud. She was happy when she showed her friends her creations, but some of them laughed at her. They said her things were silly and ugly, and that she should be like the other zebras. + +One day, Lily was feeling very sad. She ran away from the herd and hid under a big tree. She cried and cried, and wished she had a friend who liked her original things. She did not see the lion who was sneaking up behind her, ready to pounce. + +But someone else saw the lion. It was Ben, a giraffe who lived near the tree. He saw Lily crying and the lion creeping, and he decided to help. He stretched his long neck and made a loud noise, scaring the lion away. Then he walked over to Lily and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily told him how the other zebras laughed at her and how she felt alone. Ben listened and nodded. He said he understood how she felt, because he was different too. He said he liked to sing and dance, but the other giraffes said he was too noisy and clumsy. He said he liked Lily's original things, and that they were beautiful and fun. + +Lily smiled and thanked Ben. She said he was very kind and brave, and that she liked his singing and dancing. She asked him if he wanted to be her friend, and he said yes. They hugged and decided to play together. They made more hats and necklaces and paintings, and they sang and danced and laughed. They did not care what the other animals said, because they had each other. They were happy and comforted. They were original and proud. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they go to the museum with their mom. The museum has many rooms with different things to see. + +"Look, Sara, a big purple dinosaur!" Ben says, pointing to a skeleton in one room. + +"Wow, Ben, it is so big and scary!" Sara says, holding her mom's hand. + +They observe the dinosaur for a while, then they go to another room. There they see a big hall with many paintings on the walls. The paintings have many colors and shapes. + +"Look, Ben, a purple flower!" Sara says, pointing to a painting. + +"Wow, Sara, it is so pretty!" Ben says, looking at the painting. + +They observe the painting for a while, then they hear a voice. + +"Hello, children, do you like the paintings?" the voice says. + +They turn around and see a lady with a badge. She is a guide. She works at the museum and helps people learn about the things they see. + +"Yes, we like the paintings!" Sara and Ben say together. + +"Would you like to learn more about them?" the lady asks. + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben say together. + +The lady smiles and takes them to another painting. She tells them a story about the painting and the people who made it. Sara and Ben listen and observe. They learn new things and have fun. They like the museum. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to run after it and bring it back. + +One day, a stranger came to the park. He had a big hat and a long coat. He looked at Tom and Lily and smiled. He walked over to them and said, "Hello, little ones. What are you playing with?" + +Tom and Lily did not know the stranger. They felt scared. They did not want to talk to him. They held their ball tight and moved away. + +The stranger followed them. He said, "Don't be shy. I just want to see your ball. Can I hold it for a moment?" + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. They said, "No, thank you. This is our ball. We don't share it with strangers." + +The stranger did not listen. He reached out his hand and tried to grab the ball. Tom and Lily pulled the ball away. They shouted, "Help! Help! Go away, stranger!" + +A lady who was walking her dog heard them. She saw the stranger and ran over to them. She said, "What are you doing, sir? Leave these children alone. They don't know you. You are being very nosy and rude." + +The stranger got angry. He said, "Mind your own business, lady. I just wanted to play with the ball. It's not a big deal." + +The lady said, "It is a big deal. You are scaring these children. You should not bother them. They are not your friends. You should go away and find your own ball." + +The stranger muttered something and walked away. He looked unhappy and mean. + +The lady smiled at Tom and Lily. She said, "Are you okay, kids? I'm sorry that the stranger bothered you. He was not nice. You did the right thing to say no and call for help. You are very brave and smart." + +Tom and Lily smiled back. They said, "Thank you, lady. You are very kind and helpful. You saved us from the stranger. You are our friend." + +The lady said, "You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you're safe. Do you want to play with my dog? He is very friendly and fun. He likes to chase balls and fetch them. He can even tie a knot with his tongue." + +Tom and Lily said, "Yes, please. We love dogs. We want to play with your dog. He sounds amazing. Can he really tie a knot with his tongue?" + +The lady said, "Yes, he can. Watch this." She gave her dog a rope and he took it in his mouth. He twisted and turned his tongue and made a knot with the rope. He wagged his tail and barked. + +Tom and Lily clapped their hands and laughed. They said, "Wow! That's awesome. Your dog is very clever and cute. Can we pet him and throw the rope for him?" + +The lady said, "Of course, you can. He loves to play with children. His name is Spot. Go ahead and have fun with him. But remember, always be careful of strangers. Don't talk to them or go with them. They might not be nice like Spot." + +Tom and Lily said, "Okay, we will. Thank you, lady. Thank you, Spot. You are the best." They hugged the lady and the dog and played with them until it was time to go home. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the stranger. They learned a new word and a new trick. They learned to tie a knot with their tongue. +Ben and Lily were at the park with their mom. They saw a big truck with a sign that said "popcorn". They liked popcorn very much. They asked their mom if they could have some. + +"Sure, you can have some popcorn, but you have to stay close to me and follow me, okay?" their mom said. + +"Okay, mom!" Ben and Lily said. They followed their mom to the truck and got a big bag of popcorn. They thanked the man who gave them the popcorn and smiled. + +They walked back to the bench where their mom sat. They saw a playful dog running around the grass. The dog was brown and fluffy. He had a red ball in his mouth. He looked happy and friendly. + +"Can we play with the dog, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Only if his owner says it's okay, and if you are careful and gentle," their mom said. + +They looked around and saw a lady with a blue hat and a leash. She was the dog's owner. They walked up to her and asked if they could play with her dog. + +"Sure, you can play with him. His name is Max. He loves popcorn, too. Do you want to share some with him?" the lady said. + +"Yes, we do!" Lily said. She gave Max a piece of popcorn. He wagged his tail and licked her hand. + +Ben and Lily played with Max for a while. They threw the ball and he fetched it. They rubbed his ears and he nuzzled them. They shared more popcorn and he barked happily. + +They had a lot of fun with Max and his owner. They thanked them and said goodbye. They followed their mom back to the car. They still had some popcorn left. They ate it on the way home. They told their mom how much they liked Max and the popcorn. Their mom smiled and hugged them. She was glad they had a good day at the park. +Lily and Sam are best friends. They like to play in the park every day. They swing, slide, and run with their dog, Spot. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, Lily finds a shiny stone on the ground. She picks it up and shows it to Sam. "Look, Sam, what I found! It is pretty and smooth. Can you touch it?" + +Sam reaches out his hand and touches the stone. He feels a warm and tingling sensation. He smiles and says, "Wow, Lily, this is a magic stone! It makes me feel happy. Where did you find it?" + +Lily points to a big tree near the fence. "I found it under that tree. Maybe there are more stones like this. Let's go and see!" + +They run to the tree and start digging in the dirt. They find more shiny stones of different colors and shapes. They put them in their pockets and bags. They are very excited. + +They decide to make a necklace with the stones. They find a string and some beads in Lily's house. They sit on the floor and start threading the stones and the beads. They make a beautiful necklace for each other. + +They put on their necklaces and hug each other. They feel a warm and tingling sensation again. They say, "This is our friendship necklace. It has our memories in it. We will always be best friends." + +They are ready to go back to the park and play with their dog, Spot. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Anna are best friends. They like to play dress-up with their dolls and clothes. Today, they are going to a tea party at Anna's house. Lily is very excited. She wants to wear her pink skirt. It is smooth and shiny. She likes how it spins when she twirls. + +She puts on her skirt and runs to the door. She calls to her mom. "Mom, I am ready! Can we go now?" + +Mom smiles and picks up her purse. "Yes, we can go. But first, you need to put on your shoes and coat. It is cold outside." + +Lily hurries to find her shoes and coat. She does not want to be late. She wants to see Anna and have fun. She puts on her shoes and coat and grabs her doll. She says to her mom, "Come on, mom! Let's go!" + +Mom nods and opens the door. They walk to the car and get in. Mom drives to Anna's house. Lily looks out the window and sees the trees and houses. She sings a song to her doll. She is happy. She can't wait to have tea with Anna. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with their toys and share their snacks. One evening, Tom comes to Anna's house with a new toy. It is a big truck that can make loud noises and move fast. Tom is very happy with his new toy. He shows it to Anna and says, "Look, Anna, this is my new truck. It is very cool. Do you want to play with it?" + +Anna looks at the truck and feels jealous. She wants to have a truck like that too. She thinks Tom is lucky and she is not. She says, "No, I don't want to play with your truck. It is ugly and noisy. I have a better toy. It is a doll. Her name is Lily. She is very pretty and she can talk. Do you want to play with her?" + +Tom looks at the doll and feels jealous. He wants to have a doll like that too. He thinks Anna is lucky and he is not. He says, "No, I don't want to play with your doll. She is boring and silly. I have a better toy. It is a truck. His name is Max. He is very strong and he can drive. Do you want to play with him?" + +Anna and Tom start to argue. They say mean things to each other. They do not want to share their toys or their snacks. They do not act like friends. They make each other sad and angry. + +Then, Anna's mom comes to the room. She sees Anna and Tom fighting. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you not playing nicely? You are supposed to be friends. You should not be jealous of each other's toys. You should be happy for each other and share what you have. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Tom feel ashamed. They know their mom is right. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play with both the truck and the doll. They take turns and have fun. They learn to be good friends. They are happy again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They had a ball and they liked to kick it to each other. They ran and laughed and had fun. + +But then a big boy came and took their ball. He said it was his and he kicked it far away. Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Lily shouted. "Give us our ball!" + +The big boy ignored her and kicked the ball again. He laughed and said they were too small to play with it. + +Ben felt his heart beat fast. He was very brave and he ran after the big boy. He caught up with him and grabbed his leg. He made him fall and he took the ball. + +"Ha, ha, you can't catch me!" Ben said. He ran back to Lily and gave her the ball. They hugged and smiled. + +The big boy got up and rubbed his knee. He felt sorry and ashamed. He realized he was mean and he said sorry. + +"Can I play with you?" he asked. "I'm sorry I took your ball. I was just hungry and bored." + +Lily and Ben looked at him. They saw he was not so bad. They decided to forgive him and share their ball. + +"Okay, you can play with us," Lily said. "But you have to be nice and fair." + +The big boy nodded and smiled. He joined them and they kicked the ball together. They became friends and they had fun. They also shared their snacks and they were not hungry anymore. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in the farm with the animals. One day, they saw a big chicken in the coop. It had shiny feathers and a red comb. + +"Let's choose this chicken for our pet!" Tom said. He opened the coop and reached for the chicken. + +"No, Tom, don't do that!" Lily said. "That chicken is not a pet. It is a rooster. It can peck and scratch you. It is not safe." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He grabbed the rooster and tried to hug it. The rooster was angry and scared. It flapped its wings and clucked loudly. It pecked Tom's face and scratched his arms. Tom cried out in pain and dropped the rooster. + +Lily ran to Tom and helped him. She saw blood on his face and arms. She was scared and sad. She called for their mom and dad. They came and took Tom to the doctor. The doctor cleaned and bandaged Tom's wounds. He said Tom would be okay, but he had to be careful with animals. + +Tom learned a lesson that day. He learned to listen to his sister and to respect the animals. He learned that not all animals are pets and that some can hurt you. He learned to choose wisely and to be safe. +Lila and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide, and run. But today, the park was closed. There was a big sign that said "No Play". Lila and Tom were sad and restless. + +"Why can't we play?" Lila asked. + +"Mommy said there is a bug. A bad bug that makes people sick. We have to stay home and be safe." Tom said. + +Lila and Tom went back to Tom's house. They tried to play with his toys, but they were bored. They tried to watch TV, but they were noisy. They tried to read books, but they were sleepy. They did not know what to do. + +"Can we go outside?" Lila asked. + +"No, we can't. Mommy said we have to stay inside." Tom said. + +Lila and Tom looked out the window. They saw the sun shining and the birds singing. They saw the flowers blooming and the grass growing. They saw the park empty and silent. They wanted to go there so much. + +"I have an idea." Tom whispered. + +"What is it?" Lila whispered back. + +Tom took Lila's hand and squeezed it. He smiled and winked. He said, "Follow me." + +Tom and Lila tiptoed to the back door. They opened it slowly and quietly. They ran across the yard and jumped over the fence. They ran to the park and laughed. They swung, slid, and ran. They played and played. They forgot about the bug and the sign. They were happy and free. +Lily was very excited to go to the zoo with her family. She loved to see the animals and learn their names. She had a big book with pictures of all the animals in the zoo, and she liked to point at them and say their names. + +When they got to the zoo, they saw a big sign that said "Lions". Lily ran to the fence and looked for the lions. She saw a big lion with a mane and a smaller lion without a mane. She recognized them from her book and said, "Look, Mommy, Daddy, these are lions!" + +Her parents smiled and nodded. They were proud of Lily for knowing the names of the animals. They took a picture of Lily with the lions in the background. + +Then they walked to the next sign that said "Monkeys". Lily was curious to see the monkeys. She hoped they would be funny and playful. She saw a lot of monkeys swinging from the trees and making noises. She recognized some of them from her book, like the brown monkey with a long tail and the black and white monkey with a red face. She said, "Look, Mommy, Daddy, these are monkeys!" + +Her parents smiled and nodded. They were happy to see Lily enjoying the zoo. They took another picture of Lily with the monkeys in the background. + +But then they saw a sign that said "Giraffes". Lily did not know what a giraffe was. She had never seen one in her book or anywhere else. She looked up and saw a very tall animal with a long neck and spots. She was amazed and confused. She said, "Look, Mommy, Daddy, what is that?" + +Her parents smiled and explained. They said, "That is a giraffe, Lily. It is an animal that lives in Africa. It has a long neck to reach the leaves on the trees. It is very gentle and beautiful." + +Lily tried to say the word "giraffe", but it was difficult. She said, "G-g-ga-raff?" Her parents helped her to say it correctly. They said, "Giraffe, Lily. Can you say giraffe?" + +Lily repeated after them. She said, "Giraffe, giraffe, giraffe!" She was proud of herself for learning a new word. She asked her parents to take a picture of her with the giraffe in the background. + +They agreed and took the picture. They hugged Lily and told her they loved her. They said, "You are very smart and brave, Lily. You can learn anything you want. We are so happy to be your family." + +Lily smiled and hugged them back. She said, "I love you, Mommy, Daddy. You are the best family ever. Thank you for taking me to the zoo." +Lily and Tom liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with a swing and a slide. They also had a small house made of wood. They called it their secret house. They put toys and books and snacks inside. + +One day, it was very cold and wet. The weather was bad. Lily and Tom could not play outside. They stayed in their big house with Mom and Dad. They played games and watched TV. They missed their secret house. + +The next day, the weather was better. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Lily and Tom ran to the garden. They wanted to play in their secret house. But when they got there, they saw something bad. The wood was brown and soft. It had holes and cracks. It smelled bad. It was rotting. + +Lily and Tom were sad and angry. They did not know what happened. They asked Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad said that the rain and the bugs made the wood rot. They said that the secret house was not safe anymore. They said that they had to take it down. + +Lily and Tom cried. They loved their secret house. They did not want to lose it. Mom and Dad hugged them and said that they were sorry. They said that they could build a new secret house. They said that they could make it stronger and better. They said that they could make it hidden from the weather and the bugs. Lily and Tom smiled. They liked that idea. They helped Mom and Dad to make a new secret house. They put new toys and books and snacks inside. They played in their new secret house. They were happy. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big teddy bear. They named him Bobo and gave him a red scarf around his neck. + +One day, they decided to play hide and seek with Bobo. Sam hid Bobo under the bed and told Mia to find him. Mia looked everywhere, but she could not see Bobo. She was sad and asked Sam to help her. + +"Where is Bobo?" she said. "I miss him." + +Sam smiled and said, "He is hiding very well. You have to look harder." + +Mia nodded and went to the living room. She saw a big pile of pillows on the sofa. She thought Bobo might be there. She ran to the sofa and pulled the pillows away. But instead of Bobo, she saw their cat, Luna, sleeping there. Luna was angry and hissed at Mia. She scratched Mia's hand and ran away. + +"Ow!" Mia cried. "Luna hurt me!" + +Sam heard Mia and came to the living room. He saw Mia's hand bleeding and felt sorry for her. He said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I lied to you. Bobo is not hiding. I took him to my room. I wanted to play with him alone. I was selfish." + +Mia looked at Sam and said, "Why did you do that? Bobo is our toy. We share him. You disturbed Luna and made her mad. You made me sad and hurt." + +Sam hugged Mia and said, "I'm sorry, Mia. You are right. Bobo is our toy. We share him. I disturbed Luna and made you sad and hurt. I was wrong. Please forgive me." + +Mia hugged Sam back and said, "I forgive you, Sam. You are my brother. I love you. But next time, don't lie to me. And don't take Bobo away. He is lonely without us." + +Sam nodded and said, "I won't lie to you. And I won't take Bobo away. He is lonely without us. Come on, let's go to my room and get him. He is waiting for us." + +They went to Sam's room and found Bobo under the blanket. He looked happy to see them. They took him to their bed and cuddled him. They kissed his neck and said, "We love you, Bobo. You are our best friend. You are not an ordinary teddy bear. You are special." +Mia and Leo are friends. They like to play together at Mia's home. Mia has many toys and books. Leo likes to borrow them and look at them. + +One day, Mia and Leo are playing with blocks. They make a big tower with many colors. Mia says, "Look, Leo, we are creative. We make a big tower with blocks." + +Leo says, "Yes, Mia, we are creative. Can I borrow this book? It has pictures of animals. I like animals." + +Mia says, "Sure, Leo, you can borrow this book. But you have to bring it back tomorrow. It is my favorite book." + +Leo says, "OK, Mia, I will bring it back tomorrow. Thank you for letting me borrow it. Can we read it together?" + +Mia says, "Yes, Leo, we can read it together. Let's sit on the couch and look at the animals." + +Mia and Leo sit on the couch and look at the book. They see lions, elephants, monkeys, and more. They make sounds like the animals. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Jen were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Race Today". They wanted to join the race and win a prize. They asked their moms if they could run in the race. Their moms said yes, but they had to stay together and be careful. + +Tom and Jen were very excited. They put on their shoes and ran to the start line. There were many other kids who wanted to race too. Some of them looked very fast and strong. Tom and Jen felt a little scared, but they held hands and smiled. + +The race began. Tom and Jen ran as fast as they could. They passed some kids who were slower than them. They felt happy and proud. They could see the finish line ahead. They thought they could win. + +But then, something bad happened. Tom tripped on a rock and fell down. He hurt his knee and cried. Jen stopped and helped him up. She asked him if he was okay. He said he was, but he was very sad. He wanted to finish the race. + +Jen looked at the finish line. She saw the other kids running past them. She wanted to finish the race too. She wanted to win a prize. She had a choice. She could leave Tom and run to the finish line, or she could stay with Tom and walk to the end. + +Jen thought for a moment. She felt a panic in her chest. She wanted to do both things, but she knew she could only do one. She looked at Tom. He was her friend. He needed her. She made her choice. + +She held Tom's hand and said, "Don't worry, Tom. We can finish the race together. We are a team. The prize doesn't matter. What matters is that we have fun and help each other." + +Tom smiled and hugged Jen. He said, "Thank you, Jen. You are a good friend. You are right. We can finish the race together. We are a team. The prize doesn't matter. What matters is that we have fun and help each other." + +They walked to the finish line. They were the last ones to cross it. They did not win a prize. But they did not feel ashamed. They felt happy and proud. They had finished the race together. They had been good friends. They had learned a lesson. They had had fun. +Lily and Max were playing with paper. They liked to fold it into different shapes. Lily made a hat, and Max made a boat. They put their paper things on their heads and pretended to be pirates. + +"Arr, matey, where is the treasure?" Max asked. + +"It is in the big box, but we have to be careful. There is a dragon guarding it," Lily said. + +They crawled towards the box, making pirate noises. They did not see that Mom was watching them. She was not happy. She had told them to clean their room, but they had made a bigger mess. + +"Ahoy, pirates, stop right there!" Mom said in a loud voice. "You have to listen to me. I have a lecture for you." + +Lily and Max stopped and looked at Mom. They knew what a lecture was. It was when Mom talked a lot and they had to be quiet and say sorry. They did not like lectures. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were just having fun," Lily said. + +"Fun is good, but you also have to do your chores. You have to be dependable. That means you do what you say you will do. You said you would clean your room, but you did not. You made more paper trash. That is not good," Mom said. + +Lily and Max felt bad. They knew Mom was right. They wanted to be dependable. They took off their paper things and put them in the trash. They said sorry again and hugged Mom. + +"Thank you, pirates. I love you, but I also want you to be responsible. Now, please clean your room and then you can play some more," Mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded and started to pick up their toys. They learned their lesson. They decided to be more dependable and listen to Mom. They still liked to fold paper, but they would do it after they finished their chores. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a flag on top. "Let's go there!" said Tom. "Maybe we can see the whole park from there!" + +They ran to the hill and started to climb. The hill was steep and rocky. They had to step carefully. Lily saw a furry animal hiding behind a rock. It looked like a big cat with stripes. "Look, Tom, a kitty!" she said. + +Tom turned around and saw the animal. He felt scared. He knew it was not a kitty. It was a tiger. Tigers were not nice. They could bite and scratch and hurt. "Lily, run!" he shouted. "That's not a kitty, that's a tiger!" + +But Lily did not hear him. She was too curious. She wanted to pet the furry animal. She stepped closer to the rock. The tiger saw her and growled. It jumped out of its hiding place and ran towards her. + +Tom tried to help Lily. He ran after her and grabbed her hand. But he was too late. The tiger was faster. It reached Lily and bit her. Lily screamed. Tom screamed. The flag on the hill waved in the wind. Nobody came to save them. The tiger dragged Lily away. Tom was left alone on the hill. He cried and cried. He wished he never saw the flag. He wished he never climbed the hill. He wished he never met the tiger. He wished he could go back to the park and play with Lily. But he could not. It was too late. The end. +Lily was a daughter who liked to chew. She chewed on her toys, her clothes, and her food. She chewed so much that her teeth were always busy. But she did not chew quietly. She chewed loudly and messily. She made noises like a pig and spilled crumbs everywhere. + +One day, Lily went to visit her grandma. Grandma made her a sandwich and a glass of milk. Lily said thank you and took a big bite. Then she started to chew. She chewed so loud that grandma could not hear the TV. She chewed so messy that milk dripped from her mouth. She chewed so rude that grandma frowned. + +"Please chew nicely, Lily," grandma said. "You are making a lot of noise and a lot of mess. You should chew with your mouth closed and swallow your food before you talk." + +But Lily did not listen. She kept chewing and chewing. She said, "I like to chew, grandma. Chewing is fun. Chewing is good for my teeth. I don't care if I make noise and mess." + +Grandma was not happy. She said, "Lily, you are being very rude. Chewing is not fun when you disturb others. Chewing is not good for your teeth when you don't brush them. You should care if you make noise and mess, because it is not polite." + +Lily still did not listen. She chewed and chewed. She said, "I don't want to be polite, grandma. I want to be me. I want to chew how I want to chew. You can't tell me what to do." + +Grandma was very angry. She said, "Lily, you are being very naughty. You are not being a good daughter. You are not being a good guest. You are not being a good friend. You need to learn some manners. You need to learn some respect. You need to learn some kindness." + +Lily finally stopped chewing. She looked at grandma. She saw that grandma was sad and mad. She felt sorry for grandma. She felt sorry for herself. She said, "I'm sorry, grandma. I was being very rude. I was being very naughty. I was not being a good daughter. I was not being a good guest. I was not being a good friend. I want to learn some manners. I want to learn some respect. I want to learn some kindness." + +Grandma smiled. She said, "That's good, Lily. I'm glad you said sorry. I'm glad you want to learn. I love you, Lily. You are my daughter. You are my guest. You are my friend. I want to help you chew nicely. I want to help you be polite. I want to help you be kind." + +Lily hugged grandma. She said, "I love you, grandma. You are my grandma. You are my host. You are my friend. Thank you for helping me chew nicely. Thank you for helping me be polite. Thank you for helping me be kind." +Tom and Lily were twins who lived in a small house near the forest. They liked to play outside and explore the woods. One day, they found a big barrel that someone had left behind. It was empty and dirty, but they thought it was fun to roll it around and hide inside it. + +"Let's decorate the barrel and make it our castle!" Lily said. She ran to the house and brought some paint, ribbons, and stickers. Tom helped her to paint the barrel with bright colors and stick some stars and flowers on it. They also tied some ribbons around the top and bottom. + +"Now our barrel looks very pretty and fancy!" Tom said. He climbed inside the barrel and pretended to be a king. "I am the ruler of this castle and I am very wealthy!" + +Lily laughed and joined him in the barrel. She pretended to be a queen and said, "Yes, we are very wealthy and happy in our castle. We have everything we need!" + +They played in the barrel for a long time, until their mother called them for lunch. They left the barrel in the forest and promised to come back later. They did not know that a bear had smelled their paint and was curious about their barrel. The bear came closer and closer, until he reached the barrel and pushed it with his paw. The barrel rolled down the hill, with the bear chasing after it. Tom and Lily heard the noise and looked out of the window. They saw their barrel and the bear disappear into the trees. + +"Oh no, our castle!" Tom cried. + +"Maybe the bear will like it and decorate it more!" Lily said. + +They hoped that the bear would not hurt their barrel, and that they would find it again someday. They also hoped that the bear would not come to their house, because they did not have any paint or ribbons for him. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big truck with ice cream. They run to the truck and ask for ice cream. + +"Can we have ice cream, please?" Anna says. + +"Sure, what flavor do you want?" the truck man says. + +"I want chocolate," Ben says. + +"I want strawberry," Anna says. + +The truck man gives them ice cream in cones. They are happy and say thank you. + +They sit on a bench and lick their ice cream. But then a dog comes and barks at them. The dog is dirty and smells bad. It wants their ice cream. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben says. + +But the dog does not go away. It jumps on the bench and tries to grab Ben's cone. Ben holds his cone high, but the dog is too fast. It bites the cone and runs away with it. + +"Hey, that's my ice cream!" Ben cries. + +Anna feels sorry for Ben. She wants to help him. She has an idea. + +"Here, Ben, you can have some of my ice cream," she says. She breaks her cone in half and gives one half to Ben. + +"Thank you, Anna, you are very nice," Ben says. + +They share Anna's ice cream and smile. They are still happy, even if the dog was mean. They are good friends. +Anna likes to play with her toy train. She has a big track with bridges and tunnels. She makes the train go fast and slow. She makes the train say "choo choo" and blow steam. + +One day, she invites her friend Ben to play with her. Ben likes trains too. He has a red train and a blue train. He brings them to Anna's house. They put them on the track and make them race. + +"Look, my red train is faster than your green train!" Ben says. + +"No, my green train is faster than your red train!" Anna says. + +They both laugh and cheer for their trains. They have fun playing together. + +Anna and Ben are popular in their class. They share their toys and play nice. They have many friends who like trains too. Sometimes, they all play with trains at Anna's house. They make a big train party. They say "choo choo" and blow steam. They are happy. +Tom and Jen like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to drive them on the floor, on the table, and on the couch. Sometimes they make noises like vroom, beep, and honk. + +One day, they decide to build a hut for their cars. They use some boxes, some blankets, and some pillows. They make a door, a window, and a roof. They put some of their cars inside the hut and some outside. They pretend the hut is a garage and a home for their cars. + +They are having fun, but they do not see that their dog, Spot, is watching them. Spot likes to play with their cars too. He likes to chase them, bite them, and shake them. He thinks they are his toys. He waits for a chance to get them. + +When Tom and Jen go to the kitchen to get some juice, Spot sees his chance. He runs to the hut and starts to pull and tear at the blankets and pillows. He makes a big hole in the roof and grabs some of the cars. He runs away with them in his mouth. + +Tom and Jen hear a loud noise and come back to the living room. They see their hut is ruined and some of their cars are gone. They see Spot's clear paw prints on the floor. They know what he did. They are sad and angry. They chase after Spot and try to get their cars back. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown. It has sharp teeth and loud bark. The dog runs after the ball and the bike. Anna and Ben are scared. They run away from the dog. + +"Stop, dog, stop!" Anna shouts. "You are not nice. You are mean. Go away!" + +But the dog does not stop. It chases Anna and Ben. It wants to play with them. But Anna and Ben do not want to play with the dog. They want to play with their ball and bike. + +They see a man in the park. The man is tall and strong. He has a hat and a whistle. He is a park ranger. He sees the dog and the children. He blows his whistle. + +"Hey, dog, stop!" the park ranger says. "You are not allowed to run in the park. You are making the children cry. Come here!" + +The dog hears the whistle and the voice. It stops running. It looks at the park ranger. It feels weak and sorry. It wags its tail and walks to the park ranger. + +The park ranger puts a leash on the dog. He pets the dog and talks to it. He says the dog is lost and hungry. He says he will take the dog to a shelter. He says he will find the dog a home. + +He smiles at Anna and Ben. He says they are brave and smart. He says they can play in the park again. He says he will watch over them. + +Anna and Ben smile back. They thank the park ranger. They hug their ball and bike. They are happy and safe. They play in the park again. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. They had bikes, balls, and dolls to have fun with. One day, they saw a new mailbox in front of a house. It was big and red and shiny. They wanted to see it closer. + +They rode their bikes to the house and stopped near the mailbox. They saw a sign that said "Welcome" and a name that they did not know. They wondered who lived there and what they were like. + +"Maybe they are nice and want to be our friends," Lily said. + +"Maybe they are mean and don't like kids," Sam said. + +They looked at each other and did not know what to do. They felt scared and curious at the same time. + +Lily decided to be brave and encourage Sam. She said, "Let's say hello and see what happens. Maybe they have toys or cookies to share. Maybe they are lonely and need some company. It is good to be kind and friendly to new people." + +Sam nodded and agreed. He said, "You are right, Lily. Let's go and knock on the door and introduce ourselves. Maybe they will be happy to see us. It is good to be polite and respectful to new neighbors." + +They got off their bikes and walked to the door. They knocked gently and waited. They heard footsteps and saw the door open. They saw a woman with a smile and a man with a beard. They also saw a dog with a wagging tail and a cat with a purring sound. + +The woman said, "Hello, there. Who are you and what can we do for you?" + +Lily and Sam said, "Hello, we are Lily and Sam. We live nearby and we saw your new mailbox. We wanted to say welcome and ask if you want to be our friends." + +The woman and the man looked surprised and pleased. They said, "Thank you, Lily and Sam. That is very sweet and thoughtful of you. We are Mary and Tom. We just moved here and we would love to be your friends. Come in and have some lemonade and cookies. We have some toys and books to show you. And this is our dog, Spot, and our cat, Fluffy. They are friendly and love to play." + +Lily and Sam smiled and followed them inside. They felt happy and excited. They made new friends and learned new things. They played with the animals and shared the snacks. They had a lot of fun and laughter. + +They learned that Mary and Tom were teachers who liked to read and paint. They learned that Spot and Fluffy were rescued from a shelter and were very grateful. They learned that the new mailbox was a gift from their old friends who wished them well. + +They also learned that being kind and friendly to new people can lead to wonderful surprises and friendships. They learned that being brave and respectful to new neighbors can make them feel welcome and appreciated. They learned that being sweet and thoughtful to others can make them feel happy and peaceful. + +They thanked Mary and Tom for their hospitality and said goodbye. They rode their bikes back to their homes and told their parents about their adventure. They felt proud and grateful. They looked forward to seeing their new friends again. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and friendly to new people, be brave and respectful to new neighbors, and be sweet and thoughtful to others. You will feel happy and peaceful and make wonderful friends. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs and the birds. One day, she saw a big, beautiful butterfly with many colors on its wings. She wanted to catch it and make it her friend. + +She ran after the butterfly, but it was too fast and flew away. Lily did not give up. She followed the butterfly across the grass, over the fence, and into the woods. She did not see where she was going. She did not hear the growl behind the bushes. + +Suddenly, a big, furry animal jumped out and roared at Lily. It had sharp teeth and claws and a long tail. It was a bear! Lily was very scared. She screamed and turned around to run back to the garden. + +But she did not have to run far. An elderly man with a hat and a stick came out of the woods. He saw the bear and the girl. He waved his stick and shouted at the bear. "Go away, you nasty beast! Leave the child alone!" + +The bear was startled by the noise and the stick. It did not want to fight. It ran away into the woods. The man walked up to Lily and smiled. He was kind and gentle. He picked her up and hugged her. "Don't worry, little one. You are safe now. I am your grandfather. I live in the cottage over there. I saw you chasing the butterfly and followed you. I'm glad I got here in time." + +Lily was happy to see her grandfather. She hugged him back and thanked him. She was sorry for leaving the garden and making him worry. She learned her lesson. She would never chase butterflies into the woods again. She would stay with her grandfather and play with him. He had many stories to tell and games to play. He was her friend. And so was the butterfly, who came back and landed on her nose. Lily giggled and smiled. She had a wonderful day. +Jill and Tom were playing with cardboard boxes in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were cars, boats, or castles. Jill found a big cardboard box and said, "Look, Tom, this can be our house!" + +Tom ran over and peeked inside the box. He saw something brown and sticky on the floor. He said, "Ew, what is that? It looks disgusting!" + +Jill shrugged and said, "Maybe it's chocolate. Let me try it." She reached inside the box and picked up a piece of the brown stuff. She held it in her hand and smelled it. She made a face and said, "Yuck, it's not chocolate. It's poop!" + +Tom laughed and said, "Poop? Who pooped in our box? Was it a dog? Or a cat? Or a bird?" + +Jill threw the poop away and said, "I don't know, but it's gross. Let's find another box. This one is dirty and smelly." + +They left the poop box and looked for a cleaner one. They found one that had colorful pictures on it. They said, "This one is better. It's pretty and nice. Let's play with this one." + +They climbed inside the new box and pretended it was a rocket. They said, "Blast off! We're going to the moon!" They had fun and forgot about the poop. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They had a big pile of leaves that they raked with their rakes. They liked to jump in the leaves and make noise. + +"Let's pretend we are getting married," Lily said. "You can be the groom and I can be the bride." + +"OK," Ben said. "But who will be the priest?" + +They looked around and saw Tom, the cat, sleeping on the porch. They decided to make him the priest. + +"Tom, wake up!" Lily said. "We need you to marry us." + +Tom opened one eye and looked at them. He did not like to be disturbed. He was a rude cat. + +"Go away, you silly kids," Tom said. "I don't care about your games. Let me sleep." + +He closed his eye and turned his back to them. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted to have a pretend wedding, but Tom was too rude to help them. + +"Maybe we can find someone else," Ben said. + +They looked around again and saw Sue, the dog, wagging her tail in the grass. They decided to ask her. + +"Sue, can you be our priest?" Lily said. "We want to get married." + +Sue barked happily and ran to them. She liked to play with the kids. She was a nice dog. + +"Of course I can," Sue said. "I love weddings. What do you want me to do?" + +Lily and Ben smiled. They told Sue what to say and how to act. They put some leaves on their heads as veils and crowns. They held hands and faced Sue. + +Sue cleared her throat and said, "Do you, Lily, take Ben to be your husband?" + +"I do," Lily said. + +"Do you, Ben, take Lily to be your wife?" + +"I do," Ben said. + +"Then I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." + +Lily and Ben kissed each other on the cheek. They hugged Sue and thanked her. They were very happy. + +Tom, the cat, watched them from the porch. He felt a little sorry for being rude. He decided to join them and play in the leaves. He hoped they would forgive him. +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They pretended to cook and wash dishes in the sink. One day, they found a bottle of soap that smelled good. They wanted to make bubbles with it. + +"Let's put some soap in the sink and turn on the water," Tom said. + +"OK, but not too much," Sue said. + +They poured some soap in the sink and turned on the faucet. The water was powerful and made a lot of bubbles. The twins were happy and laughed. + +"Look, the bubbles are so big and shiny!" Tom said. + +"Let's make more!" Sue said. + +They poured more soap in the sink and turned on the faucet higher. The water was more powerful and made more bubbles. The bubbles spilled over the sink and onto the floor. The twins were surprised and scared. + +"Uh-oh, we made a mess!" Tom said. + +"Mom will be angry!" Sue said. + +They tried to clean up the bubbles with a towel, but it was too late. Mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"Tom and Sue, what did you do?" Mom asked. + +"We wanted to make bubbles with the soap, but the water was too powerful and it sent the bubbles everywhere," Tom said. + +"We're sorry, Mom," Sue said. + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She helped them clean up the mess and explained to them why they should not play with the soap and the water. + +"Soap and water are for washing, not for playing. They can make the floor slippery and dangerous. And they can waste water and soap that we need for other things. You should be careful and responsible when you use them," Mom said. + +Tom and Sue nodded and said they understood. They hugged Mom and said they were sorry again. They learned their lesson and never played with the soap and the water again. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful and responsible when you use soap and water. They are not for playing, but for washing. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is the laser. The laser is a small thing that makes a red light. The red light can shine on the wall, on the floor, or on the cat. The cat does not like the laser. He runs away when he sees it. + +One day, Tom and Mia are playing with the laser in the kitchen. They shine the laser on the fridge, on the sink, and on the stove. They have fun making the red light move around. But they do not see that the stove is on. The stove is hot and spicy. It makes fire. + +The laser shines on the stove and makes a big noise. The fire jumps and hits the laser. The laser breaks and makes a small smoke. Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the laser and run away. They find their mom and tell her what happened. + +Mom is not happy. She goes to the kitchen and sees the mess. She turns off the stove and throws away the laser. She tells Tom and Mia that they should not play with the laser in the kitchen. She says that the laser is not a toy. It is dangerous and can hurt them or the cat. + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They say that they will not play with the laser again. They hug their mom and their cat. They go to their room and play with their other toys. They do not miss the laser. They have more fun with their blocks, their dolls, and their books. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together. On Sunday, they go to the park with Mom and Dad. They see a big slide. Sara wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Sara says. "You can do it. I believe in you." + +"I don't know, Sara. It is too high. What if I fall?" Ben says. He holds Mom's hand. + +Mom smiles and says, "It is okay, Ben. You can try if you want, or you can watch Sara. Just be careful and have fun." + +Sara runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top and waves to Ben. "Look, Ben, I am on the slide! Whee!" She slides down and laughs. + +Ben watches Sara and sees that she is happy. He thinks maybe he can try too. He lets go of Mom's hand and walks to the slide. He climbs up the ladder slowly. He sits on the top and looks down. He feels nervous, but he remembers Sara's words. He believes in himself. He slides down and smiles. + +"Wow, Ben, you did it!" Sara says. She hugs him. "You are brave. I am proud of you." + +"Thank you, Sara. You are right. It is fun. I am glad I tried." Ben says. He hugs her back. + +Mom and Dad clap and cheer. They are happy to see Sara and Ben play together. They love them very much. They have a good Sunday at the park. +Mira and Lila were sisters who liked to play in the forest. They had a big spear that their father made for them. They used the spear to pretend they were hunters and catch animals. + +One day, they saw a deer in the forest. It was brown and had big horns. It was very graceful and fast. Mira and Lila wanted to catch it with their spear. + +"Let's go, Lila!" Mira said. "We can get the deer!" + +They ran after the deer, holding the spear. But the deer was too quick and smart. It ran away from them and hid behind the trees. + +Mira and Lila looked for the deer, but they could not find it. They were sad and tired. + +"Maybe we should go back, Mira," Lila said. "The deer is too hard to catch." + +Mira nodded. She was also hungry and thirsty. They turned around and walked back to their home. + +But on the way, they saw something shiny on the ground. It was a necklace made of shells and beads. It was very pretty and colorful. + +"Wow, look, Lila!" Mira said. "A necklace! Can we have it?" + +Lila picked up the necklace and looked at it. She liked it too. It was very nice. + +"Maybe we can share it, Mira," Lila said. "We can take turns wearing it." + +Mira agreed. She thought that was a good idea. They put the necklace around their necks and smiled. + +They did not know that the necklace belonged to someone else. It belonged to a girl who lived in the forest. She had lost it when she was running from a wolf. She was looking for it everywhere. + +She saw Mira and Lila with her necklace. She was angry and sad. She wanted her necklace back. + +"Hey, that's mine!" she shouted. "Give it back to me!" + +Mira and Lila were surprised and scared. They did not know who the girl was. They did not know the necklace was hers. + +They looked at each other and did not know what to do. They liked the necklace, but they did not want to make the girl cry. + +What do you think they did? +Tom and Lily are twins. They have a birthday today. They are very happy. They want to celebrate with their friends. + +"Mom, can we have a party?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, you can. But you have to stay at home. There is a bad bug outside. It can make you sick." Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. We will stay at home. But can we have cake and balloons and games?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, you can. I will make a cake for you. And Dad will bring balloons and games. You can have fun with your friends on the phone." Mom says. + +Tom and Lily are excited. They put on their party hats and clothes. They call their friends and say hello. They sing and laugh and play. + +But there is one friend who is not happy. His name is Ben. He is very mean. He thinks parties are stupid. He does not like to celebrate. + +"Your party is stupid. You are stupid. You have to stay at home like babies. I can go outside and do whatever I want. I am not afraid of the bad bug." Ben says. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not like what Ben says. They do not want to talk to him. + +"Ben, you are not nice. You are not our friend. You should not say mean things. You should be careful. The bad bug is real. It can hurt you and your family." Tom says. + +"Yeah, Ben. You are not smart. You are not brave. You are silly. You should listen to your mom and dad. They know what is best for you. They love you and want you to be safe." Lily says. + +Tom and Lily hang up the phone. They do not want to hear Ben anymore. They want to enjoy their party. They hug their mom and dad. They eat cake and blow balloons and play games. They are happy. They have a good birthday. They celebrate. +Lily and Max were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. But Lily was afraid of the ocean. She thought it was too big and loud and scary. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go in the water!" Max said. He was not afraid of the ocean. He liked to splash and swim and feel the waves. + +"No, thank you, Max. I like the sand better," Lily said. She hugged her teddy bear and stayed on the shore. + +Mom and dad saw that Lily was scared. They wanted to help her. They walked over to her and smiled. + +"Lily, the ocean is not scary. It is fun and beautiful and full of life. Do you want to try to go in with us?" mom said. + +"We will hold your hand and stay close to you. You can see the fish and the seaweed and the bubbles. And if you feel dizzy, we can go back to the sand," dad said. + +They encouraged Lily to be brave and try something new. Lily looked at them and then at Max. She saw that he was having fun. She decided to give it a try. + +"Okay, I will go in with you. But only a little bit," Lily said. + +She put down her teddy bear and took mom and dad's hands. They walked slowly into the water. Lily felt the cold and the wet and the tickle. She heard the roar and the splash and the laugh. She saw the blue and the green and the sparkle. She was a little dizzy, but also a little curious. + +She looked at mom and dad and smiled. They smiled back and hugged her. + +"See, Lily, the ocean is not so bad. It is amazing. Do you like it?" mom said. + +"I like it a little bit. But I like the sand too. Can we do both?" Lily said. + +"Of course, we can do both. We are proud of you, Lily. You are very brave," dad said. + +Lily felt happy and proud. She had tried something new and liked it. She thanked mom and dad and Max for encouraging her. They played in the ocean and the sand for a long time. They had a wonderful day at the beach. +Ben loves owls. He has a big book with many pictures of owls. He likes to look at the book and say the names of the owls. He knows the owl with the big eyes is a barn owl. He knows the owl with the brown spots is a tawny owl. He knows the owl with the white face is a snowy owl. + +One night, Ben hears a sound outside his window. He gets out of bed and looks out. He sees a big owl sitting on a branch. The owl has a mighty beak and claws. The owl looks at Ben and hoots. Ben is not scared. He thinks the owl is beautiful. He waves at the owl and says hello. + +The owl hoots again and flaps its wings. It flies away into the dark sky. Ben watches the owl until it is gone. He feels happy and lucky. He has seen a real owl. He goes back to bed and dreams of owls. He hopes the owl will come back and visit him again. He thinks the owl is his friend. +Tom and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and make castles. They also liked to splash in the water and feel the waves. Mom and Dad told them to stay close and not go too far. + +One day, Tom saw a big wave coming. He wanted to bathe in it and have fun. He ran to the water and shouted, "Look, Lily, a big wave! Come and bathe with me!" Lily was scared of the big wave. She did not want to bathe in it. She said, "No, Tom, it is too big and scary. Come back, please!" + +But Tom did not listen. He went into the water and waited for the big wave. The big wave came and hit him hard. It pushed him under the water and away from the shore. Tom was scared and tried to swim, but he could not. He called for help, but no one heard him. + +Lily saw Tom disappear in the water. She cried and ran to Mom and Dad. She told them what happened. Mom and Dad were scared and sad. They looked for Tom, but they could not find him. The big wave took him away. They never saw him again. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy boats in the bathtub. They liked to pretend they were navy sailors, and they made noises like waves and guns. Tom had a big blue boat, and Lily had a small pink boat. + +"Look, Lily, my boat is faster than yours!" Tom said, as he pushed his boat across the water. + +"No, it's not, Tom, my boat is smarter than yours!" Lily said, as she turned her boat around. + +They were having fun, until Tom's boat hit the faucet and made a loud bang. Water started to spray out of the faucet, and it filled the bathtub very quickly. + +"Help, help, Lily, the water is too high!" Tom shouted, as he tried to grab his boat. + +"Help, help, Tom, the water is too hot!" Lily screamed, as she felt the water burn her skin. + +They both started to panic, and they cried for their mom. But their mom was busy in the kitchen, and she did not hear them. She was making a cake for their dad, who was coming home from work. She wanted to surprise him with a tidy house and a yummy cake. + +Tom and Lily were stuck in the bathtub, and they could not get out. The water was too high and too hot, and it hurt them a lot. Their boats were floating away, and they were very scared. They wished their mom would come and save them, but she did not come. They did not know what to do, and they felt very sad. +Tommy loved his dog Spot. Spot was big and brown and liked to play. But one day, Spot got sick. He did not eat or run or bark. He only lay on his bed and made sad noises. + +Tommy was worried. He asked his mom, "What is wrong with Spot? Can we help him?" + +Mom said, "Spot needs to see a veterinarian. A veterinarian is a person who helps sick animals. They have a special place with medicine and tools. We will take Spot there and they will make him better." + +Tommy and Mom put Spot in the car and drove to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a nice lady with a white coat. She smiled and said, "Hello, Tommy. Hello, Spot. Don't be afraid. I will take good care of you." + +She took Spot to a room with a big table. She asked Tommy and Mom to wait outside. Tommy was scared. He did not want to leave Spot alone. He said, "Will Spot be okay? Is he in danger?" + +Mom hugged Tommy and said, "No, Spot is not in danger. The veterinarian knows what to do. She will give him some medicine and check his body. She will fix what is wrong. We just have to relax and trust her. She will bring Spot back soon." + +Tommy and Mom sat on a bench and waited. They read some books and played some games. They tried to relax and think happy thoughts. After a while, the veterinarian came back with Spot. Spot looked better. He wagged his tail and licked Tommy's face. + +The veterinarian said, "Spot had a bad bug in his stomach. I gave him some medicine to kill the bug and make him feel better. He will be fine, but he needs to rest and drink water. You can take him home now." + +Tommy was happy. He thanked the veterinarian and hugged Spot. He said, "I love you, Spot. You are my best friend. I am glad you are better." + +Mom smiled and said, "Me too, Tommy. Me too. Let's go home and take care of Spot. He is a brave and good dog." + +They got in the car and drove home. Spot lay on Tommy's lap and closed his eyes. Tommy stroked his fur and said, "Don't worry, Spot. Everything is okay. You are safe and loved." +Lily was very scared of the dark. She did not like to sleep in her room alone. She always wanted to stay with Mom and Dad. But Mom and Dad said she had to be a big girl and sleep in her own bed. + +One night, Lily heard a loud noise outside her window. She trembled under her blanket. She thought it was a monster. She wanted to scream, but she was too afraid. She remembered what Mom told her before bedtime. + +"Lily, there is nothing to be afraid of in the dark. The dark is just the night, and the night is when the stars and the moon shine. They are your friends. They watch over you and keep you safe. If you ever feel scared, just look at them and they will make you feel better." + +Lily peeked out of her blanket. She saw the moon and the stars in the sky. They were bright and beautiful. She felt a little calmer. She whispered, "Hello, moon. Hello, stars. Thank you for being my friends." + +Then she heard another noise. It was a soft knock on her door. She saw a light coming in. It was Dad. He opened the door and smiled. + +"Hi, Lily. I heard a noise and I came to check on you. Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded. She was glad to see Dad. He was kind and gentle. He walked over to her bed and gave her a hug. + +"I'm okay, Dad. I was scared, but I remembered what Mom said. The moon and the stars are my friends. They make me feel better." + +Dad kissed her forehead. He said, "That's very good, Lily. You are a brave girl. Mom was right. The moon and the stars are your friends. And so am I. And so is Mom. And so is your teddy bear. You have many friends who love you and protect you. You don't have to be scared of the dark." + +Lily smiled. She felt warm and cozy. She said, "I love you, Dad. And I love Mom. And I love the moon and the stars. And I love my teddy bear." + +Dad said, "I love you too, Lily. Good night, sweetie. Sleep tight. Don't let the bedbugs bite." + +He tucked her in and turned off the light. He left the door ajar. Lily cuddled with her teddy bear. She looked at the moon and the stars. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She had a good memory of the night. She was not scared of the dark anymore. +Tom liked to polish his plastic toys. He had many plastic toys, like cars, planes, and animals. He used a cloth and some water to make them shiny and clean. He was proud of his toys and liked to show them to his friends. + +One day, he found a new plastic toy in his room. It was a snake. It was long and green and had red eyes. It looked very real and scary. Tom wanted to polish it and make it shiny too. He picked it up and started to rub it with his cloth. + +But the snake was not a toy. It was a real snake that had crawled into his room. It did not like to be polished. It was angry and scared. It opened its mouth and bit Tom on his hand. Tom screamed and dropped the snake. He felt a lot of pain and saw blood on his hand. + +His mom heard his scream and ran into his room. She saw the snake and the blood and was very scared too. She grabbed Tom and took him to the car. She drove him to the hospital as fast as she could. She hoped that the snake was not poisonous and that Tom would be okay. + +But the snake was poisonous. It had a very strong venom that made Tom very sick. The doctors tried to help him, but they could not. Tom died in the hospital. His mom was very sad and cried a lot. She wished she had never bought him the plastic toys. She wished she had checked his room for snakes. She wished she had told him not to polish the snake. She wished she could hug him and tell him she loved him. But it was too late. Tom was gone. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to travel. They had a big map on the wall and they put stickers on the places they wanted to go. Yesterday, they decided to travel to the park with their bikes. They were very excited and packed their bags with snacks, water, and toys. + +But when they got to the park, they realized they had a problem. They had packed too many things and their bags were very heavy. They could not ride their bikes fast or balance well. They also forgot to bring a lock for their bikes. They were worried that someone might take their bikes while they played. + +They saw a boy and a girl who also had bikes. The boy and the girl had smaller bags that were organized. They had only the things they needed and they had a lock for their bikes. They asked Lily and Tom if they wanted to play with them. Lily and Tom said yes and they parked their bikes next to theirs. + +They had a lot of fun playing in the park. They shared their snacks and toys and learned new games. They also learned the names of the boy and the girl. They were Ben and Mia. They told Lily and Tom that they liked to travel too and that they had a map on the wall with stickers. + +Lily and Tom realized that they had made new friends who also liked to travel. They also realized that they had packed too much and that they should be more organized. They thanked Ben and Mia for playing with them and for teaching them how to pack better. They said goodbye and rode their bikes back home. They put new stickers on their map for the park and for Ben and Mia's house. They decided to travel to their house next time and invite them to their house too. + +The moral of the story is that traveling is fun and that you can make new friends who share your interests. It is also important to be organized and to pack only the things you need. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ice on it. The ice is black and shiny. + +"Look, ice!" Tim says. "Can we go on it?" + +Mia shakes her head. "No, Tim. Ice is cold and hard. It can break. We can fall in the water. Water is wet and cold. We can get sick." + +Tim frowns. He wants to go on the ice. He thinks it looks fun. He sees a stick on the ground. He picks it up. + +"I have an idea," he says. "I can poke the ice with the stick. Then I can see if it is strong or not. Let me try, Mia." + +Mia is scared. She does not want Tim to poke the ice. She thinks it is dangerous. She grabs his arm. + +"Stop, Tim. Don't poke the ice. Listen to me. Ice is not for playing. Ice is for looking. Let's go and play on the slide. The slide is safe and fun." + +Tim looks at Mia. He sees that she is worried. He does not want to make her sad. He drops the stick. + +"Okay, Mia. You are right. Ice is not for playing. Ice is for looking. Let's go and play on the slide. The slide is safe and fun." + +Tim and Mia run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They laugh and smile. They are happy. They forget about the ice. They are good friends. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the park. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, and balls. Ben had a blue car that he liked very much. Lily had a pink doll that she liked very much. + +But then, a big boy came and took Ben's car. He said it was his car and ran away. Ben was very sad and angry. He wanted his car back. Lily was sad and angry too. She wanted to help Ben. + +They saw a cop walking near the park. He had a badge, a hat, and a radio. He looked nice and strong. Lily had an idea. She ran to the cop and said, "Excuse me, cop, can you help us? A big boy took Ben's car and he won't give it back. Can you lend us your radio and talk to him?" + +The cop was surprised and smiled. He said, "Sure, I can lend you my radio. But you have to be careful and polite. What is your name?" + +Lily said, "I'm Lily and this is Ben. Thank you, cop. You are very kind." + +The cop gave Lily his radio and showed her how to use it. Lily pressed a button and said, "Hello, big boy, this is Lily. I'm talking to you with a cop's radio. Can you please give Ben's car back? It is not your car. It is his car. He is very sad and angry. You are not nice." + +The big boy heard Lily's voice and was scared. He saw the cop and was more scared. He felt uncomfortable and guilty. He said, "Sorry, Lily, sorry, Ben, sorry, cop. I was wrong. I will give Ben's car back. Please don't be mad at me." + +He ran back to the park and gave Ben his car. Ben was happy and said, "Thank you, big boy. I'm glad you changed your mind. You can play with us if you want." + +Lily was happy too and said, "Thank you, cop. You are very helpful. Can we give you back your radio?" + +The cop was proud and said, "You're welcome, Lily, you're welcome, Ben. You are very brave and smart. You can keep my radio for a little while. But don't forget to give it back later. Have fun, kids." + +Ben and Lily hugged the cop and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are the best cop ever." + +They played with the cop's radio and their toys for a while. They had a lot of fun and made a new friend. The end. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play together. They had a dog named Rex who was loyal and loved them very much. One day, their mom asked them to help her make lunch. She gave them each a potato and told them to wash it and cut it into small pieces. + +Ben and Sam went to the kitchen and did what their mom said. They put the potato pieces in a big pot with water and salt. Then they turned on the stove and waited for the water to boil. But they got bored and decided to go outside and play with Rex. They forgot about the pot on the stove. + +Rex saw them leave and followed them. He wanted to play too. But he also smelled something strange from the kitchen. He ran back to the house and saw smoke coming out of the pot. He barked loudly to warn Ben and Sam, but they did not hear him. He tried to push the pot off the stove, but it was too hot and heavy. He burned his paw and yelped in pain. + +Ben and Sam heard Rex's cry and ran back to the house. They saw the smoke and the fire and the pot. They grabbed a towel and turned off the stove. They lifted the pot and threw it in the sink. They saw Rex's paw and felt sorry for him. They hugged him and thanked him for saving their lunch and their house. They wrapped his paw in a bandage and gave him a treat. + +Their mom came back and saw what happened. She was angry and sad. She scolded Ben and Sam for being careless and leaving the stove on. She told them they could have caused a big fire and hurt themselves and Rex. She also praised Rex for being loyal and brave. She told them they should learn from Rex and be more responsible and attentive. She said they should always watch what they are cooking and never leave it alone. She said they should also take good care of Rex and help him heal. + +Ben and Sam felt ashamed and sorry. They apologized to their mom and to Rex. They promised to be more careful and helpful. They learned their lesson and never forgot it. They also loved Rex more than ever and treated him like a hero. Rex was happy and loyal and healed soon. They all had a good lunch and a good day. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a bench near the swings. The bench was old and brown and had some paint on it. + +"Let's sit on the bench and rest," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom said. They ran to the bench and sat down. + +But then a big boy came. He was mean and rude. He wanted the bench for himself. + +"Hey, you two, get off my bench!" he shouted. + +"No, we were here first," Lily said. "You can share with us." + +"I don't want to share. This is my bench. Go away!" the big boy said. He pushed Lily and Tom off the bench. He kicked the bench hard. He laughed. + +Lily and Tom were sad and angry. They did not like the big boy. They wanted to play on the bench. + +"Let's tell the teacher," Lily said. + +"No, let's be smart," Tom said. "I have an idea." + +Tom whispered his idea to Lily. Lily nodded. They smiled. + +They went to the slide. They waited for the big boy to get bored of the bench. Then they ran to the bench. They took the paint that was on the bench. They painted the big boy's face and clothes. They made him look funny. + +The big boy did not see them. He did not feel the paint. He was too busy kicking the bench. + +Lily and Tom ran away. They hid behind a tree. They watched the big boy. + +Soon, the teacher came. She saw the big boy. She saw his face and clothes. She saw the paint on the bench. She was not happy. + +"Who did this to you?" she asked the big boy. + +"I don't know," the big boy said. He was confused and scared. + +"You need to go to the bathroom and clean yourself. And you need to say sorry to the bench. And you need to learn to share and be nice," the teacher said. + +She took the big boy to the bathroom. He cried. + +Lily and Tom came out of their hiding place. They were happy. They had taught the big boy a lesson. + +They went back to the bench. They sat on it and played. They shared and were nice. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be mean and rude. Be smart and kind. +Anna and Ben wanted to give a gift to their baby brother, Sam. They had a soft toy horse that Sam liked to play with. They decided to wrap the toy horse with some paper and a ribbon. They looked for some paper and a ribbon in their room. + +"Look, Anna, I found some paper with stars on it. Sam likes stars," Ben said. + +"Good, Ben, you are clever. And I found a ribbon that is red. Sam likes red," Anna said. + +They put the toy horse on the paper and folded the paper around it. Then they tied the ribbon in a bow. They were happy with their gift. + +They ran to the living room, where Sam was sitting in his crib. They put the gift next to him and said, "Surprise, Sam! We have a gift for you. Open it and see what it is." + +Sam smiled and reached for the gift. He tore the paper and saw the toy horse. He hugged the toy horse and said, "Horse, horse, I love horse. Thank you, Anna, thank you, Ben." + +Anna and Ben hugged Sam and said, "You are welcome, Sam. We love you." + +They played with the toy horse and pretended it was a real horse. They made it run and jump and neigh. They said it lived in a stable with other horses. They had a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a map, a hat, a bell, and a boat. + +"Look, Ben, a map!" Anna says. "It shows an island. Maybe there is treasure there." + +"Let's go, Anna!" Ben says. "We can use the boat and the hat. And the bell can ring if we need help." + +They put the boat in the water and get in. They put on the hat and look at the map. They row and row until they see the island. It is beautiful. It has green trees, yellow sand, and blue water. + +"Wow, Anna, this is amazing!" Ben says. "Let's explore the island and find the treasure." + +They leave the boat and the bell on the shore. They walk and walk until they see a big rock. They move the rock and see a hole. They look inside and see a shiny box. + +"Anna, Ben, we found it!" Ben says. "The treasure!" + +They open the box and see many things inside. They see coins, jewels, and toys. + +"Look, Anna, a doll!" Ben says. "And a car!" + +"Look, Ben, a necklace!" Anna says. "And a book!" + +They are very happy. They play with the treasure and share it. They hear the bell ring. + +"Anna, Ben, time to go home!" Mom says. She is on the boat with the bell. "Did you have fun?" + +"Yes, Mom, we had fun!" Anna and Ben say. "We found an island and a treasure!" + +They put the treasure in the box and the box in the boat. They row back home with Mom. They tell her about their adventure. Mom smiles and hugs them. + +"You are very brave and creative, Anna and Ben!" Mom says. "I'm proud of you!" + +Anna and Ben smile and hug Mom. They are happy. They love Mom. They love the island. They love the treasure. They love each other. The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys, but they want more. They have an idea. They can add toys! + +They go to the toy box. They take out a zebra. The zebra is black and white. It has stripes. It is soft and fluffy. They like the zebra. + +They look for more toys. They see a car. The car is red and shiny. It has wheels. It can go fast. They like the car. + +They add the car to the zebra. They put the car on the zebra's back. They make a new toy. They call it a zebra-car. They think it is fun. + +They want to show their mom. They run to the kitchen. Mom is busy. She is making lunch. She is cutting bread and cheese. She is putting them on a plate. + +Tom and Lily say, "Mom, look! We made a zebra-car! We added a car to a zebra!" + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's very creative! You are good at adding. But be careful. Don't hurt the zebra or the car. And don't make a mess." + +Tom and Lily say, "OK, Mom. We will be careful. We love our zebra-car. Can we play with it after lunch?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But first, wash your hands and eat your lunch. Then you can play with your zebra-car." + +Tom and Lily say, "Yay! Thank you, Mom. We are hungry. We will eat our lunch. Then we will play with our zebra-car." + +They wash their hands and eat their lunch. They are happy. They have a zebra-car. They have a mom. They have each other. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many holes and paths inside. It was a maze! + +"Let's play in the maze!" Sara said. "I will teach you how to find the way out." + +"OK!" Ben said. He followed Sara into the box. They crawled and turned and twisted. It was fun and hard. + +But then, Sara saw something shiny. It was a necklace with a big stone. It was very expensive. Sara wanted it. She took it and put it in her pocket. + +"Come on, Ben!" she said. "I found the exit. It's this way." + +But she lied. She did not find the exit. She wanted to keep the necklace for herself. She led Ben to a dead end. + +"Ha ha!" she said. "I tricked you. Now you are stuck here. And I have the necklace. It's mine!" + +Ben was sad and angry. He did not like Sara's trick. He wanted to get out of the maze. He looked around. He saw a small hole in the corner. He crawled through it. He found the real exit. He was free! + +He ran to their mom. He told her what Sara did. He showed her the necklace. + +Mom was shocked. She was not happy with Sara. She took the necklace from her. She said it belonged to Grandma. She said Sara was naughty and greedy. She said she had to say sorry to Ben and share the maze with him. + +Sara was ashamed. She knew she was wrong. She said sorry to Ben. She gave him a hug. She said they could play in the maze together. + +Ben forgave her. He smiled. He said they could take turns to teach each other how to find the way out. They played in the maze again. They had fun and learned. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or rocks. They called them minerals. + +One day, they found a big mineral that was red and sparkly. It looked like a star. They were very happy and wanted to show it to their mom. + +"Look, mom, look what we found!" they said, running to her with the mineral in their hands. + +Mom was sitting on a bench, reading a book. She looked up and smiled at them. + +"That's very pretty, kids. Where did you find it?" she asked. + +"In the sand, over there!" Tom said, pointing to the spot where they dug. + +Mom got up and followed them. She wanted to see if there were more minerals like that. + +But when they got to the sand, they saw a man with a big bag. He was taking all the minerals from the sand and putting them in his bag. He had a mean face and a dirty hat. + +"Hey, stop that! Those are ours!" Lily shouted at the man. + +The man ignored her and kept taking the minerals. He saw the red and sparkly one in Tom's hand and reached for it. + +"Give me that! That's mine!" he said, grabbing the mineral. + +Tom and Lily were scared and angry. They did not want to give their mineral to the man. They held on to it and screamed. + +"Help! Help! This man is crazy! He is stealing our minerals!" they screamed. + +Mom heard their screams and ran to them. She saw the man and the bag and the mineral. She was very mad. + +"Let go of my kids and their mineral! You have no right to take them!" she yelled at the man. + +The man was surprised and scared. He saw mom and her angry face. He let go of the mineral and ran away with his bag. + +Mom hugged Tom and Lily and took the mineral from them. + +"Are you okay, kids? I'm sorry that man was so mean to you. He was a bad man. He should not take things that are not his," she said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and hugged mom back. They were glad she was there to help them. + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best. We love you," they said. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. + +"I love you too, kids. And I love your mineral. It's very beautiful. Do you want to keep it or share it with someone?" she asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and smiled. + +"We want to share it with you, mom. You can have it. It's a gift," they said. + +Mom was touched and happy. She thanked them and put the mineral in her pocket. + +"Thank you, kids. That's very sweet of you. It's a very special gift. I will keep it forever," she said. + +They walked back to the bench, holding hands. They were happy and proud. They had found a wonderful mineral and a wonderful mom. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with red fruits. Tom wanted to taste one. He climbed the tree and picked a fruit. He bit it and made a face. + +"Yuck! This fruit is sour and bitter!" he said. + +Lily laughed. She had a hat on her head. It was pink and had flowers. She liked her hat. She said, "You should not eat strange fruits. They can make you sick. Come down and play with me." + +Tom climbed down. He threw the fruit away. He said, "I want a hat like yours. It is pretty and colorful." + +Lily smiled. She said, "You can try my hat. But it might be too small for you." + +She took off her hat and gave it to Tom. Tom put it on his head. It was too small and tight. It made his head uncomfortable. He said, "Ow! This hat hurts my head. It is not for me." + +He gave the hat back to Lily. Lily put it on her head. She said, "This hat is for me. It fits me well. You can find another hat that suits you." + +They ran to the playground. They saw a big pile of hats. They were different shapes and colors. They tried them on and had fun. They found hats that they liked and that made them comfortable. They played and laughed. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were astronauts, exploring new planets. They had a big cardboard box that was their spaceship. They put on their helmets and gloves and got inside the box. + +"Ready for take-off?" Tom asked. + +"Yes!" Lily said. "Let's go to the big blue planet!" + +They made rocket noises and shook the box. They closed their eyes and imagined they were flying through space. They saw stars and moons and comets. + +They opened their eyes and saw a big blue planet. It was very pretty. It had white clouds and green lands and blue seas. They got out of the box and walked on the planet. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. "Look at the flowers and the trees and the animals!" + +They saw many different things. They saw a big yellow flower that smelled sweet. They saw a small green frog that jumped high. They saw a big brown bear that looked friendly. + +They decided to say hello to the bear. They walked towards it and waved. + +"Hello, bear!" Tom said. "We are astronauts from Earth. We come in peace." + +The bear looked at them and growled. It showed its big teeth and claws. It was not friendly. It was angry. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They trembled and ran back to their box. They got inside and closed the flap. + +"Quick, let's go back to Earth!" Lily said. + +They made rocket noises and shook the box. They closed their eyes and hoped the bear would not follow them. + +They opened their eyes and saw the park. They were safe. They hugged each other and sighed. + +"That was a scary planet!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it was!" Lily said. "Maybe next time we should go to a different planet." + +They agreed and smiled. They liked to pretend they were astronauts, exploring new planets. But they also liked to be home, where there were no angry bears. +Tim and Jen were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a picture of a zebra on it. They ran to the truck and asked the man who was driving it, "What is that?" + +The man smiled and said, "That is a zebra. It is a kind of animal that lives far away. Do you want to see it?" + +Tim and Jen nodded and followed the man to the back of the truck. He opened the door and showed them a cage with a zebra inside. The zebra looked sad and scared. It had stripes on its fur and a long tail. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Jen said. + +"Can we touch it?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, why not?" the man said. "But be careful, it might bite." + +The man lifted Tim and Jen and put them inside the cage with the zebra. He closed the door and locked it. Then he got back in the truck and drove away. + +Tim and Jen realized they were trapped. They screamed and cried for help, but no one heard them. The zebra was angry and hungry. It kicked and bit them with its hooves and teeth. Tim and Jen were hurt and scared. They wished they had never followed the man. They wished they had stayed in the park where they were safe. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play tricks on people. One day, they went to a big restaurant with their mom and dad. They saw a lot of menus on the tables, with pictures of food and drinks. They thought it would be funny to make some menus vanish. + +They waited until the waiter was busy, and then they grabbed two menus from a nearby table. They ran to the bathroom and hid them in their backpacks. They giggled and whispered, "We are so clever! The people will be confused when they can't find their menus!" + +But they were not clever. They were foolish. They did not know that the waiter had seen them take the menus. He followed them to the bathroom and knocked on the door. He said, "Excuse me, kids. I need to talk to you. Please come out with the menus." + +Tom and Lily were scared. They knew they were in trouble. They opened the door and saw the waiter's angry face. He took the menus from their backpacks and said, "Why did you do this? This is not a nice thing to do. You made the people wait for their food and you wasted the paper. You should be sorry and say sorry." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, sir. We were just playing a trick. We did not mean to hurt anyone. Please don't tell our mom and dad." + +The waiter sighed. He said, "I won't tell them, but you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never do this again. And you have to promise me that you will be kind and respectful to everyone in the restaurant. Do you promise?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "We promise, sir. We promise." + +The waiter smiled. He said, "Good. Now go back to your table and enjoy your meal. And remember, tricks are not always fun. Sometimes they can backfire and make you look foolish." +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a furry bear. She called him Ted. She always hugged him and took him to bed. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Ted. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked her mom to hold Ted while she went to the slide. Her mom said yes and smiled. + +Lily had fun on the slide, but when she came back to her mom, she saw something bad. A thief had taken Ted from her mom's hand and ran away. Lily was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted, "Give me back my Ted!" + +Her mom tried to catch the thief, but he was too fast. He ran out of the park and into the street. Lily and her mom followed him, but they lost him. They looked everywhere, but they could not find him. Lily felt like she had lost her best friend. + +Then, Lily heard a familiar sound. It was Ted's voice. He was saying, "Help me, Lily! Help me!" Lily looked around and saw a big trash can. She ran to it and opened the lid. Inside, she saw Ted. He was dirty and scared, but he was happy to see Lily. The thief had thrown him in the trash can and ran away. + +Lily was so happy to find Ted. She hugged him and kissed him. She said, "I'm sorry, Ted. I'm sorry you had to go through that. I love you, Ted. You are my furry bear." + +Her mom was happy too. She said, "You are very brave, Lily. You did not give up on Ted. You discovered him in the trash can. You are a good friend to Ted." + +Lily and her mom took Ted home and cleaned him. They gave him a new bow and a cookie. They cuddled him and told him stories. Lily and Ted were happy again. They never wanted to lose each other again. They were the best friends ever. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around for Ben, but she could not see him. She ran to the swings, the slide, the sandbox, but Ben was not there. She started to feel worried. Where was Ben? + +She called out, "Ben, where are you? I can't find you!" + +There was no answer. Lily felt sad. She thought Ben had forgotten her and left the park. She sat down on a bench and cried. + +Ben was hiding behind a big tree in the west corner of the park. He had found a good spot and was waiting for Lily to find him. He heard Lily calling his name, but he did not answer. He wanted to surprise her and make her laugh. He thought Lily was having fun too. + +But after a while, he heard Lily crying. He peeked out from behind the tree and saw her sitting on the bench, alone and sad. He felt guilty. He had not forgotten her, he had just been playing. He ran to her and hugged her. + +"Lily, I'm sorry, I'm here, I didn't forget you!" he said. + +Lily looked up and saw Ben. She smiled and hugged him back. + +"Ben, I'm glad you're here, I missed you!" she said. + +They both said sorry and forgave each other. They decided to play another game, but this time, they would not hide too far or too long. They would stay close and have fun together. +Lila was an independent girl. She liked to do things by herself. She did not like to wear her shoes. She liked to feel the grass and the dirt on her feet. + +One day, Lila went to the park with her mom. She saw a big puddle. She wanted to splash in it. She ran to the puddle and jumped in. She felt the water on her legs and toes. She laughed and splashed some more. + +Her mom called her. "Lila, come here. You are wet and dirty. You need to put on your shoes." Lila did not want to put on her shoes. She liked the puddle. She said, "No, mom. I want to splash." + +Her mom came to the puddle. She was not happy. She said, "Lila, you are being naughty. You need to listen to me. You will catch a cold. You will ruin your shoes. Come on, let's go home." + +Lila did not want to go home. She wanted to stay in the puddle. She said, "No, mom. I want to splash." She splashed her mom with water. Her mom got wet and angry. She said, "Lila, that's enough. You are in trouble. Give me your hand. We are going home now." + +Lila felt sad. She did not mean to make her mom wet and angry. She did not want to be in trouble. She gave her mom her hand. She said, "Sorry, mom. I love you." Her mom said, "I love you too, Lila. But you need to wear your shoes and listen to me. OK?" Lila said, "OK, mom." She put on her shoes and went home with her mom. She learned her lesson. She still liked to splash, but only when her mom said it was OK. +Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play cowboys and robbers in the park. Ben had a new toy pistol that his dad gave him. It was shiny and made a loud noise when he pulled the trigger. Sam was envious of Ben's pistol. He wanted one too, but his mom said no. + +One day, Ben and Sam were playing in the park. Ben was the cowboy and Sam was the robber. Ben chased Sam with his pistol and shouted, "Stop, robber! I will catch you!" Sam ran and hid behind a tree. He saw a stick on the ground and picked it up. He pretended it was a pistol and pointed it at Ben. He said, "Bang, bang! You are dead, cowboy!" + +Ben laughed and fell to the ground. He said, "No, you are dead, robber! My pistol is better than your stick!" Sam felt sad and angry. He threw his stick away and said, "That's not fair! Your pistol is too good! I want one too!" + +Ben saw that Sam was upset. He felt sorry for him. He said, "Don't be mad, Sam. We are just playing. You are my best friend. Do you want to try my pistol?" He gave his pistol to Sam and said, "Here, you can have it for a while. It is fun to play with." + +Sam was surprised and happy. He took the pistol and said, "Really? Can I have it? Thank you, Ben! You are very nice!" He smiled and hugged Ben. He said, "You are my best friend too. Let's play together!" + +Ben and Sam played with the pistol and had a lot of fun. They took turns being the cowboy and the robber. They ran and jumped and laughed. They were not envious of each other anymore. They were happy to share and play. They thanked each other for being good friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big tree with a hole. They want to look inside. + +"Maybe there is a nest in the hole," Anna says. + +"Maybe there are eggs or baby birds in the nest," Ben says. + +They run to the tree and climb on a branch. They peek into the hole. They see a nest with four blue eggs. They are happy. + +"Wow, look at the eggs! They are so pretty!" Anna says. + +"Shh, don't be loud. We don't want to scare the mommy bird," Ben says. + +They watch the eggs for a while. They wonder when they will hatch. They hope the baby birds will be healthy and strong. + +Suddenly, they hear a flap and a chirp. The mommy bird is back. She sees Anna and Ben near her nest. She is angry. She flies at them and pecks their heads. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna and Ben cry. + +They jump off the branch and run away. The mommy bird locks her nest with her wings. She protects her eggs. + +"Sorry, mommy bird. We didn't mean to bother you," Anna says. + +"Yes, sorry. We just wanted to see your eggs. They are very nice," Ben says. + +They go back to their mom. They tell her what they saw and what happened. Their mom hugs them and kisses their heads. + +"It's okay, my loves. You learned something today. You learned that nests are homes for birds. And homes are private and safe. You should not go into someone else's home without asking. How would you feel if someone came into your home and looked at your toys?" their mom says. + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They feel sorry for the mommy bird. They understand how she feels. + +"We would feel sad and mad," Anna says. + +"We would feel scared and bad," Ben says. + +They nod and smile. They say sorry to the mommy bird again. They promise to be more careful and respectful next time. They are good twins. They are smart twins. They are happy twins. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun, but they also want to record their voices with Mom's phone. They sneak into Mom's room and find her phone on the bed. + +"Let's record a song!" Lily says. She presses a button and starts to sing. "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are..." + +Ben wants to join, but he has a loose tooth. He tries to sing, but his tooth wiggles and hurts. He stops and says, "Ow, ow, ow! My tooth!" + +Lily laughs and says, "You sound silly, Ben! Let me see your tooth." She looks at Ben's mouth and sees his tooth hanging by a thread. She has an idea. She says, "I know how to make your tooth come out. Hold this doll and I'll pull your tooth with this car." + +Ben is scared and says, "No, no, no! That will hurt more!" He holds his mouth and runs away. Lily chases him with the car and says, "Come on, Ben! It will be fun!" + +They run around the room, making a lot of noise. They don't notice that Mom's phone is still recording. They also don't notice that Mom is coming back. She opens the door and sees them. She says, "What are you two doing? And why do you have my phone?" + +Lily and Ben stop and look at Mom. They feel guilty and say, "Sorry, Mom. We wanted to record a song, but Ben's tooth is loose and I wanted to help him." + +Mom picks up her phone and sees the recording. She plays it and hears Lily's song, Ben's cry, and their chase. She smiles and says, "Well, that's a very silly song. But I'm proud of you for trying to help your brother. Let me see your tooth, Ben. Maybe I can help you." + +She takes Ben to the bathroom and gently pulls his tooth out. Ben feels a little pain, but also relief. He says, "Thank you, Mom. Can I keep my tooth?" + +Mom says, "Of course, you can. You can put it under your pillow and maybe the tooth fairy will come. And you can also keep this recording as a souvenir of your silly song." + +Lily and Ben hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom. You're the best." + +Mom hugs them back and says, "I love you too, my silly singers." +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they found a big rock near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside the rock. + +"Let's break the rock!" Tom said. He picked up a stick and hit the rock hard. The rock did not break. + +"Let me try!" Sam said. He took the stick from Tom and hit the rock harder. The rock did not break. + +They hit the rock again and again, but the rock was too strong. They got tired and angry. + +"Stupid rock!" Tom shouted. He threw the stick at the rock. The stick bounced back and hit Tom in the head. Tom cried. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom said. He rubbed his head and sat on the ground. + +Sam laughed. He thought Tom was funny. He did not see that Tom was hurt. + +"Ha ha ha! You are ignorant!" Sam said. He pointed at Tom and laughed more. + +Tom did not like Sam's laugh. He felt sad and mad. He picked up a small rock and threw it at Sam. The rock hit Sam in the leg. Sam cried. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Sam said. He rubbed his leg and lay on the ground. + +Tom did not laugh. He saw that Sam was hurt. He felt sorry and bad. He went to Sam and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I did not mean to hurt you." Tom said. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I did not mean to laugh at you." Sam said. + +They hugged and said sorry. They were brothers again. They forgot about the big rock. They played with the stick and the small rocks. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily liked to talk to her desk. It was a light desk, with a big drawer and a chair. She put her toys and books in the drawer, and sometimes she pretended they were her friends. She gave them names and voices, and made up stories with them. + +One day, she found a new toy in the drawer. It was a small bear, with a red bow and a shiny nose. Lily was very happy, and she said to the desk, "Hello, desk. Who is this? Did you give me a present?" + +The desk did not answer, of course, but Lily imagined it said, "Yes, Lily. This is Ben. He is a good bear, and he likes to talk to you. He is your new friend." + +Lily smiled, and took the bear out of the drawer. She hugged him, and said, "Hello, Ben. I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +The bear did not answer, of course, but Lily imagined it said, "Yes, Lily. I want to play with you. You are very nice, and you have a lot of fun toys. Can we read a book together?" + +Lily nodded, and picked a book from the drawer. She opened it, and showed it to the bear. She said, "This is a book about a princess and a dragon. Do you like princesses and dragons?" + +The bear did not answer, of course, but Lily imagined it said, "Yes, Lily. I like princesses and dragons. They are very exciting, and they have a lot of adventures. Can you tell me the story?" + +Lily smiled, and began to read the book to the bear. She used different voices for the characters, and made sound effects with her mouth. She and the bear had a lot of fun, and they did not notice the time passing. + +The desk was happy, too. It liked to see Lily happy, and it liked to hear her talk. It had given her the bear, because it had heard her wish for a friend. It had found the bear in a box, in the attic, where it had been forgotten for a long time. It had waited for the right moment, and then it had put the bear in the drawer, for Lily to find. It was a magic desk, but Lily did not know that. She only knew that it was a light desk, with a big drawer and a chair, and that it was her best friend. +Anna and Ben went to the big water park with their mom and dad. They liked to see the dolphins jump and splash in the pool. They wanted to touch the dolphins and play with them. + +"Can we go near the dolphins, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Only if you are polite and careful," mom said. "The dolphins are nice, but they are also strong and wild. You have to listen to the trainer and follow the rules." + +Anna and Ben nodded and ran to the pool. They saw a trainer with a whistle and a bucket of fish. He said they could feed the dolphins if they raised their hands. + +Anna raised her hand and the trainer gave her a fish. She threw it to a dolphin and it caught it in its mouth. It made a happy noise and nodded its head. Anna smiled and clapped. + +Ben raised his hand and the trainer gave him a fish. He threw it to a dolphin and it caught it in its mouth. It made a happy noise and nodded its head. Ben smiled and clapped. + +But then Ben saw another fish in the bucket. He wanted to feed the dolphins more. He did not wait for the trainer. He ran to the bucket and grabbed a fish. He threw it to a dolphin and it caught it in its mouth. But it did not make a happy noise. It made a angry noise and shook its head. It did not like Ben. + +The trainer blew his whistle and shouted. "Stop! That is a bad fish! It is not for the dolphins! It is for the sharks!" + +Ben was scared. He looked at the fish and saw it had a hook and a line. He had thrown a bait fish to the dolphin. He had hurt the dolphin. + +The dolphin was in pain. It tried to spit out the fish, but it was stuck. It thrashed and splashed in the pool. It hit the wall and the water. It hit Ben. + +Ben fell into the pool. He screamed and cried. He could not swim. He could not breathe. He saw the dolphin and the fish. He saw the blood and the water. He was sorry and sad. + +Mom and dad and Anna and the trainer and the other people saw Ben in the pool. They were shocked and scared. They tried to help him. They tried to save him. + +But it was too late. + +Ben was gone. +Ben and Lily were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were brave explorers, looking for treasure and adventure. They had a flashlight, a map, and a backpack with snacks and toys. + +"Let's go to the cave!" Ben said, pointing to the big bush that looked like a dark hole. "Maybe we'll find some gold or jewels!" + +"Okay, but be careful. It might be scary or dangerous in there," Lily said, following her brother. She held his hand and the flashlight. + +They crawled under the bush and saw a tunnel that led deeper into the ground. They decided to go in, shining the flashlight ahead of them. They saw some rocks, some roots, and some bugs. They also heard some noises, like squeaks and growls. + +"What's that?" Lily asked, feeling scared. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a monster or a dragon!" Ben said, trying to sound tough. He wanted to protect his sister. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll rescue you if anything happens." + +They kept going, hoping to find the end of the tunnel and the treasure. But then, something bad happened. The flashlight went out. It was very dark and they couldn't see anything. + +"Ben, I can't see! I'm scared!" Lily cried. + +"Me too, Lily. Me too," Ben said. He hugged his sister and tried to find the flashlight. He hoped it was just the batteries that were dead. He wished they had brought another flashlight or a candle. + +But then, they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had followed them to the bush and saw them go into the tunnel. She had another flashlight and she called their names. + +"Ben! Lily! Where are you? Are you okay?" Mom said. + +"Mom! We're here! We're here!" Ben and Lily shouted. They were so happy to hear her voice. They followed the sound and saw the light. Mom found them and hugged them. + +"Thank goodness you're safe! What were you doing in there?" Mom asked. + +"We were exploring. We were looking for treasure. But the flashlight went out and we got scared," Ben said. + +"Well, you're very brave, but also very silly. You shouldn't go into dark and dangerous places without telling me. You could have gotten hurt or lost," Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. We won't do it again," Lily said. + +"Me too, Mom. I'm sorry. I wanted to rescue Lily, but I couldn't," Ben said. + +"You don't have to rescue Lily. You just have to stay with her and help her. And I'll always rescue both of you, because I love you," Mom said. + +She took them out of the tunnel and back to the backyard. She gave them some juice and cookies and checked them for scratches and bites. She told them they could play, but only in the safe and sunny areas. She also told them they could keep the flashlight, but only for fun and not for trouble. + +Ben and Lily agreed. They thanked Mom and hugged her. They decided they had enough adventure for one day. They played with the flashlight, making shadows and shapes on the wall. They also shared their snacks and toys. They were happy and safe. They were also proud of themselves. They had been tough explorers, but they had also learned a lesson. They had learned to be careful, to listen to Mom, and to stick together. They had learned that the best treasure was their family. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big train set. The train set has many pieces: tracks, cars, bridges, and a factory. The factory makes sounds and smoke when the train passes by. + +One day, Anna and Ben have a fight. Anna wants to make the train go fast. Ben wants to make the train go slow. They pull and push the train. The train falls off the tracks. The factory breaks into two pieces. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. + +"Look what you did!" Anna says. "You broke the factory!" + +"No, you did!" Ben says. "You pulled the train too hard!" + +They separate the train set. Anna takes half of the tracks and cars. Ben takes the other half. They go to different corners of the room. They do not talk to each other. + +Mom comes in and sees the mess. She sees the broken factory. She sees Anna and Ben sitting apart. She is not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. "Why did you break the factory? Why are you not playing together?" + +Anna and Ben tell Mom what happened. They blame each other. Mom shakes her head. + +"That is not nice," Mom says. "The factory is not yours or his. It is ours. We share it. You are twins. You are supposed to love each other. You are intelligent. You can fix the factory and the train. You can play nicely and have fun." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They work together to fix the factory and the train. They put the pieces back together. They use glue and tape. They make the factory sound and smoke again. They make the train go fast and slow. They share the train set. They have fun. + +Mom smiles and watches them. She is proud of them. She is happy. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys. They have a lot of animals and cars and blocks. They like to match the animals with their sounds and the cars with their colors. They also like to build towers and bridges with the blocks. + +"Look, Lily, I have a cow. It says moo. Can you find another cow?" Tom asks. + +Lily looks around and sees a brown cow. She picks it up and brings it to Tom. "Here, Tom, I have a cow too. It also says moo. We have a match!" she says. + +They clap their hands and smile. Then they look for more animals to match. + +Soon, Mom calls them for lunch. She has made some food for them. She has bread and cheese and ham and grapes. She cuts the bread and cheese and ham into small pieces and puts them on a plate. She also washes the grapes and puts them in a bowl. + +"Come on, Tom and Lily, it's time to eat. I have some yummy food for you," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily run to the table. They are hungry and excited. They see the food and their eyes light up. + +"Wow, Mom, this looks good. Can we match the food too?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, you can match the food. How do you want to match it?" Mom asks. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He picks up a piece of cheese and a grape. He puts them in his mouth and chews. He makes a funny face. + +"Yuck, this is not a good match. The cheese is soft and the grape is tough. They don't taste good together," he says. + +Lily laughs. She picks up a piece of ham and a grape. She puts them in her mouth and chews. She makes a happy face. + +"Mmm, this is a good match. The ham is salty and the grape is sweet. They taste good together," she says. + +Mom smiles. She is glad they are having fun and eating well. She joins them and helps them find more matches and mismatches. They have a lot of laughs and a lot of food. They enjoy their lunch and their game. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a lot of fog in the park. They cannot see very well. + +"Let's play hide and seek in the fog!" Tim says. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Sue says. "You count to ten and I will hide!" + +Tim covers his eyes and counts. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! Ready or not, here I come!" + +Tim looks for Sue in the fog. He walks and walks, but he cannot find her. He feels hot and thirsty. He calls her name. "Sue! Sue! Where are you?" + +Sue hears Tim's voice. She is hiding behind a big tree. She thinks it is funny that Tim cannot see her. She giggles and stays quiet. + +Tim shouts louder and louder. "Sue! Sue! Please come out! I cannot see you! I am scared!" + +Sue feels sorry for Tim. She does not want him to be scared. She comes out from behind the tree. She waves her hand. "Tim! Tim! I am here! I am sorry! I did not mean to scare you!" + +Tim sees Sue. He runs to her and hugs her. He is happy to see her. He is not scared anymore. He says. "Sue, I am glad you are here. Let's not play hide and seek in the fog anymore. It is not fun. It is hot and scary. Let's go and get some water and ice cream!" + +Sue agrees. She says. "Yes, let's go. Water and ice cream sound good. I am sorry I hid too well. You are a good friend, Tim." + +Tim and Sue hold hands and walk out of the fog. They go and get some water and ice cream. They share and enjoy. They are happy and cool. They are good friends. +Lila and her mom walk to the store. They need to buy shampoo. Lila likes shampoo. It makes her hair soft and shiny. + +"Mom, can I pick the shampoo?" Lila asks. + +"Sure, honey. You can pick the shampoo. But we have to hurry. It is almost time for lunch." Mom says. + +Lila and her mom go to the aisle with the shampoo. There are many bottles of shampoo. Some are big, some are small. Some are red, some are blue. Some have pictures of flowers, some have pictures of animals. + +Lila looks at all the shampoo. She sees one bottle that she likes. It is pink and has a picture of a bunny. Lila loves bunnies. She takes the bottle and shows it to her mom. + +"Mom, look! I want this shampoo. It has a bunny. Bunnies are cute and fluffy." Lila says. + +Mom smiles and looks at the bottle. She reads the label. It says "Dry Shampoo. No Water Needed. Just Spray and Brush." + +"Uh-oh, Lila. This is not the shampoo we need. This is dry shampoo. It is for people who do not have water. We have water at home. We need shampoo that we can use with water." Mom explains. + +Lila frowns. She does not understand. She likes the bunny shampoo. She does not want to put it back. + +"But mom, I want the bunny shampoo. It is pretty and pink. Please, mom, please." Lila begs. + +Mom shakes her head. She knows that Lila will not like the dry shampoo. It will not make her hair soft and shiny. It will make her hair dull and sticky. + +"Sorry, Lila. We cannot buy the bunny shampoo. It is not good for your hair. Let's find another shampoo that you like. How about this one? It is yellow and has a picture of a duck. Ducks are cute and quacky." Mom suggests. + +Lila looks at the duck shampoo. She likes ducks. They are cute and quacky. She nods and smiles. + +"Okay, mom. I like the duck shampoo. It is yellow and bright. Thank you, mom." Lila says. + +Mom hugs Lila and puts the duck shampoo in the cart. They walk to the cashier and pay for the shampoo. Then they walk back home. Lila is happy. She can't wait to use the duck shampoo. She hopes it will make her hair soft and shiny. And maybe a little quacky. +Mia and Ben like to play in the garden. They dig in the soil with their hands and find many things. They find worms, stones, seeds and shells. Sometimes they find rare things, like a shiny coin or a pretty feather. + +One day, they find something very rare. It is a small frog. It is green and brown and has big eyes. It jumps out of the soil and lands on Mia's hand. Mia is happy and surprised. She shows Ben the frog. + +"Look, Ben, look! I found a frog!" Mia says. + +"Wow, Mia, that is a rare frog! Can I hold it?" Ben asks. + +Mia nods and gives Ben the frog. Ben holds it gently and looks at it closely. The frog croaks and wiggles. + +"Hello, frog. You are cute. Where did you come from?" Ben says. + +The frog does not answer. It wants to go back to the soil. It does not like to be held. It jumps again and tries to escape. + +"Uh-oh, the frog is unhappy. We should release it," Mia says. + +"You are right, Mia. We should release it. It is not fair to keep it," Ben says. + +They put the frog back in the soil. The frog hops away and hides under a leaf. Mia and Ben wave goodbye to the frog. + +"Bye, frog. Thank you for letting us see you. We hope you are happy," Mia and Ben say. + +They smile and hug each other. They are proud of themselves. They know how to be kind to rare animals. They continue to play in the garden and look for more things. They have fun. +Tom was a restless boy who liked to run and jump and play. He did not like to sit still or listen to his mom and dad. One day, he saw a frog near the pond and wanted to catch it. He ran after the frog and tried to grab it with his hands. + +The frog was scared of Tom and tried to hop away. It did not want to be caught by the big boy. It wanted to be free and safe in the pond. The frog hopped faster and faster, but Tom did not give up. He chased the frog until it reached the edge of the pond. + +The frog jumped into the water and swam away. Tom was angry and sad. He wanted the frog for himself. He did not care if the frog was happy or not. He leaned over the pond and reached his hand into the water. He hoped to find the frog and pull it out. + +But Tom did not see the big fish that lived in the pond. The fish saw Tom's hand and thought it was food. It opened its mouth and bit Tom's hand hard. Tom felt a sharp pain and pulled his hand back. He screamed and cried. He looked at his hand and saw blood and teeth marks. He was hurt and scared. + +Tom ran back to his mom and dad, who heard his scream and came to help him. They saw his hand and took him to the doctor. The doctor cleaned his wound and gave him a bandage. He told Tom to be careful and not to touch wild animals. He said that animals have feelings and rights too. He said that Tom should respect them and not harm them. + +Tom learned his lesson. He felt sorry for the frog and the fish. He realized that they were not toys or trophies, but living beings. He decided to be more kind and gentle to animals. He also decided to be more obedient and attentive to his mom and dad. He became a better boy who did not make trouble or hurt others. He still liked to run and jump and play, but he also liked to watch and learn and care. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their new ball. They throw the ball to each other and laugh. + +But one day, the sky is dark and angry. Lily and Ben hear a loud noise. Boom! It is thunder. They are scared. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Lily asks. + +"That is thunder, my dear. It is the sound of the clouds talking to each other. Sometimes they are happy, sometimes they are sad, sometimes they are angry. But they always calm down after a while," Mommy says. + +"Can we still play outside?" Ben asks. + +"No, my love. It is not safe to play outside when there is thunder and lightning. We have to go inside and observe the storm from the window. Maybe we can see some rainbows later," Mommy says. + +Lily and Ben follow Mommy inside. They sit on the couch and watch the storm. They see flashes of light and hear more booms. They hold Mommy's hand and feel safe. + +They also see drops of water falling from the sky. They are rain. They make the grass and the flowers wet and happy. + +After a while, the storm is over. The sky is blue and bright again. Lily and Ben see a big, colorful arc in the sky. It is a rainbow. It is beautiful. + +"Look, Mommy, a rainbow!" Lily says. + +"Yes, my darlings, a rainbow. It is a gift from the clouds. They say sorry for being angry and loud. They also say thank you for being patient and brave," Mommy says. + +"Can we go outside and play with our new ball again?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, my loves. Let's go and have some fun. But remember, if you hear thunder again, you have to come inside and observe the storm from the window, okay?" Mommy says. + +"Okay, Mommy. We love you," Lily and Ben say. + +They hug Mommy and run outside. They play with their new ball and smile. They are happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is a big, furry bear. The bear is brown and soft. It has two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. + +One day, Tom and Sue decide to play a game with the bear. They take turns to hide the bear in the room. Then, the other one has to find it. The one who finds the bear first wins. + +Tom hides the bear under the bed. He says, "Sue, I am ready. Come and find the bear." + +Sue looks around the room. She sees the bear's foot sticking out from under the bed. She runs to the bed and pulls out the bear. She says, "I found it! I win!" + +Tom says, "Good job, Sue. You are very smart. Now, it is my turn to find the bear." + +Sue hides the bear behind the curtain. She says, "Tom, I am ready. Come and find the bear." + +Tom looks around the room. He sees the bear's ear peeking out from behind the curtain. He walks to the curtain and pulls it aside. He says, "I found it! I win!" + +Sue says, "Good job, Tom. You are very fast. You are both smart and fast." + +Tom and Sue hug the bear. They say, "We love you, bear. You are our best friend. You are very furry and nice." +Lily was sad. She did not like school. She did not know how to read or write. She did not have many friends. She wanted to stay at home with her mom and dad. + +One day, her teacher gave her a book. It had many pictures and words. The teacher said, "This is a book for you, Lily. You can take it home and read it with your mom or dad. It will help you improve your reading and writing. You will learn many new things." + +Lily was curious. She liked the pictures. She wanted to know what the words said. She took the book home and showed it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "This is a wonderful book, Lily. Let's read it together. I will help you with the words you don't know." + +They sat on the couch and opened the book. The book was about a girl who went on an adventure. She met many animals and saw many places. Some of the animals and places were dangerous, but the girl was brave and smart. She made friends with some of the animals and learned how to avoid the dangerous ones. She had a lot of fun and learned a lot. + +Lily liked the story. She liked the girl and the animals. She liked the words. She asked her mom many questions and repeated the words she learned. She felt happy and proud. She said, "Mom, I like this book. I like reading and writing. I want to read more books. I want to go to school and learn more things. School is not so bad. School is good." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm so glad you feel that way, Lily. Reading and writing are important skills. They will help you improve your knowledge and your imagination. School is a place where you can read and write and learn and make friends. School is not dangerous. School is fun." +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big box near the slide. They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, they found many toys and books and clothes. They were very happy and started to take out the things they liked. + +But then, they saw an old man sitting on a bench. He looked sad and tired. He had a bag next to him, but it was empty. Tom and Sam thought he was funny and decided to tease him. They took some of the toys and books and clothes and threw them at him. They laughed and said, "Hey, old man, do you want these? They are better than your bag!" + +The old man did not say anything. He just picked up the things and put them back in the box. He did not look angry, but he looked more sad. Tom and Sam did not care. They kept teasing him and throwing more things at him. They thought it was a fun game. + +But then, a woman came to the park. She saw the box and the old man and the boys. She looked very angry. She shouted, "What are you doing? That is my box! I left it here for a while to get some water. Those are my things! And that is my father! How dare you tease him and make him sad? He is very sick and needs those things. You are very bad and mean!" + +Tom and Sam were scared. They did not know that the box and the things belonged to the woman and her father. They did not know that the old man was sick and needed help. They felt very sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, we did not know. We thought it was a hidden box with no one's things. We thought it was a fun game. We did not mean to hurt the old man. Please forgive us." + +The woman and the old man looked at them. They saw that they were young and did not know better. They decided to forgive them. They said, "We forgive you, but you should learn a lesson. You should not tease anyone, especially someone who is old and sick. You should be kind and respectful and helpful. You should not take things that are not yours. You should be thankful for what you have. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nodded. They understood. They said, "We understand. We are sorry. We will be kind and respectful and helpful. We will not take things that are not ours. We will be thankful for what we have. Thank you for forgiving us." + +The woman and the old man smiled. They said, "You are welcome. We hope you will remember this lesson and be good friends. Now, let's put the things back in the box and go home." + +Tom and Sam helped them put the things back in the box. They said goodbye and thanked them again. They learned a valuable lesson that day. They never teased anyone again. They became better friends and better people. +Sara and Ben like to play with blocks. They make towers, bridges, houses and cars. They are very creative. They use different colors and shapes of blocks. + +One day, they have a contest. Who can make the highest tower? They start to build their towers on the floor. They put blocks on top of blocks. They try to make them steady and strong. + +"Look at my tower!" Sara says. "It is very high. I think I will win." + +Ben looks at Sara's tower. It is high, but he thinks he can make his higher. He adds more blocks to his tower. He raises it higher and higher. + +"Look at my tower!" Ben says. "It is higher than yours. I think I will win." + +Sara and Ben keep building their towers. They want to see who will win. They do not notice the time. They do not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +Suddenly, their dog Spot runs into the room. He sees the towers. He thinks they are toys. He runs towards them. He bumps into them. He makes them fall. + +Crash! Bang! The blocks fall to the floor. The towers are gone. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They worked hard on their towers. They wanted to win the contest. They look at the mess on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. "Our towers are broken. Spot is a bad dog." + +Ben looks at Spot. He sees his tail wagging. He sees his tongue out. He thinks he looks funny. He starts to laugh. + +"It's okay," Ben says. "We can make new towers. We have many blocks. We have time. We are creative." + +Sara looks at Ben. She sees him laughing. She thinks he is right. She starts to laugh too. + +"Okay," Sara says. "Let's make new towers. But first, let's have lunch. I am hungry." + +They pick up the blocks. They put them in a box. They go to the kitchen. They hug their mom. They hug Spot. They have lunch. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big dog with a red collar. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Anna asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask the owner first," Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He was reading a book and did not notice the dog or the kids. + +"Excuse me, sir. Is this your dog?" Anna called out. + +The man looked up and smiled. He nodded and said, "Yes, this is Max. He is very friendly. Do you want to say hello?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They walked slowly towards the dog. The man said, "It's better to kneel down and let him sniff you first. Then you can pet him gently. He likes that." + +Anna and Ben did as the man said. They knelt down and let Max sniff their hands. Then they petted his soft fur and scratched his ears. Max licked their faces and wagged his tail more. + +"Wow, he is so nice and cute!" Anna said. + +"He is. He is my best friend. I take him everywhere with me," the man said. + +"Where do you live?" Ben asked. + +"I don't have a home. I sleep on the street or in a shelter. Max keeps me warm and safe," the man said. + +Anna and Ben felt sad. They wondered how the man and the dog could live like that. They thought it was weird and hard. + +"That's not fair. Everyone should have a home," Anna said. + +"I agree. But sometimes life is not fair. We have to make the best of what we have. Max and I are happy together. We have each other and we have kind people like you who care," the man said. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They gave the man and the dog a hug. They said, "You are very brave and kind. We are glad we met you. We hope you find a home soon." + +The man thanked them and said, "You are very sweet and smart. We are glad we met you too. We hope you have a good day." + +Anna and Ben waved goodbye and ran back to their parents. They told them about the man and the dog. They said, "We learned something today. We learned that we should be grateful for what we have and we should help those who have less. We learned that friendship is more important than things. We learned that everyone deserves love and respect." + +Their parents hugged them and said, "We are very proud of you. You learned a very valuable lesson. You are very good and generous kids." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a small hill of dirt. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe it is a treasure!" Ben said. + +"Or a fairy house!" Lily said. + +They ran to the hill and started to dig with their hands. They felt something soft and furry. + +"Look! It is a mole!" Ben said. He lifted the mole out of the dirt. The mole was scared and tried to wriggle away. + +"Let me see!" Lily said. She reached for the mole. Ben did not want to share. He pushed Lily away. + +"Hey! That is not nice!" Lily said. She pushed Ben back. They both fell on the ground. The mole ran away. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. + +"What are you doing, kids?" she asked. + +"We found a mole, mom!" Ben said. + +"But he pushed me!" Lily said. + +Mom looked at them. She was not happy. + +"Pushing is not nice. You should share and be gentle with animals. Say sorry to each other and to the mole," she said. + +Ben and Lily felt bad. They said sorry to each other and to the mole. + +"Can we still play, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, but be careful and kind. And wash your hands. They are dirty," mom said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They hugged mom and ran to the swings. They were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, her mom asked her to help deliver some cookies to their neighbor. Lily was excited to help. + +When they arrived at the neighbor's house, they saw a mysterious package on the doorstep. Lily's mom used her scissors to open it up and inside was a beautiful necklace. The neighbor had ordered it online but didn't remember when it was going to arrive. + +Lily and her mom delivered the cookies and the necklace to the neighbor. She was so happy and grateful. Lily felt proud that she helped deliver something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to sing and fly around all day. One day, Tweetie saw a shiny frame on the ground. It looked so fine and pretty that Tweetie wanted to take it home. + +But then, a sly fox came along and said, "That frame belongs to me. You can't take it." The fox was lying, but Tweetie didn't know that. So, Tweetie gave the frame back to the fox and flew away. + +Later that day, the fox got hungry and decided to eat Tweetie. He chased after Tweetie until he caught her. Poor Tweetie! She never saw it coming. The fox had lied about the frame just to trick her. + +And so, Tweetie never got to fly again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a house. He had a law that said no one could come into his yard. One day, a little girl got lost and wandered into the man's yard. She was scared and didn't know what to do. The old man saw her and got worried. He asked her if she was lost and she nodded her head. The old man was kind and helped the little girl find her way back home. From that day on, the old man changed his law and welcomed anyone who needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around. She wanted to catch it, so she ran after it. + +Lily saw a tall flower and decided to pick it. She thought the butterfly might like it. She picked the flower and saw some powder on it. She thought it was fairy dust! + +She ran back to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I picked this flower for the butterfly. It has fairy powder on it!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. Let's go put it in the garden for the butterfly to enjoy." + +Lily was so happy that she helped the butterfly. She learned that sometimes, even the smallest things can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty hero. He had a cup that he loved very much. He used it every day to drink his juice. But one day, a bad guy came and tried to destroy the cup. The hero was very sad. He didn't want to lose his favorite cup. So he fought the bad guy and won! The cup was safe and the hero was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run outside. One day, he saw his mom measuring some flour in the kitchen. He asked her what she was doing, and she said she was measuring the flour to make cookies. + +Timmy thought that was crazy, because he loved cookies and couldn't wait to eat them. Later that day, Timmy and his friend Johnny were playing with their toys when Johnny asked Timmy if he wanted to go on an adventure. Timmy shrugged and said he didn't know where to go. + +Johnny said they could explore the woods behind their houses. Timmy thought that sounded like fun, so they set off on their adventure. They saw lots of trees and animals, and even found a little pond. Timmy was so happy that he shrugged and said it was the best adventure ever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He wanted to build a fort in his backyard. He asked his dad for a hammer. "Daddy, I want hammer please," said Timmy. + +His dad gave him the hammer and Timmy started to build his fort. He hit the nails with the hammer and the fort started to take shape. Suddenly, he saw a dead bug on the ground. "Eww, dead bug," said Timmy. + +His dad came over and saw the bug too. "Yes, that bug is dead. Let's leave it alone," said his dad. Timmy agreed and went back to building his fort. When he was finished, he showed his dad. "Look, Daddy! I made a fort!" said Timmy. His dad was very proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his drum. He would bang on it all day long, making loud noises that his mommy and daddy would hear from far away. + +One day, Timmy's mommy told him that she had a surprise for him. Timmy was very excited and wondered what the surprise could be. His mommy told him that it was something amazing, but she wouldn't reveal what it was just yet. + +Timmy couldn't wait to find out what the surprise was. He played with his drum all day, wondering what could be so amazing. Then, later that day, his mommy brought out a big box. Timmy was so excited! He wondered what could be inside. + +His mommy opened the box and revealed a brand new drum for Timmy to play with. It was even more amazing than his old drum! Timmy was so happy and he played on his new drum all day long. He knew that he had the best mommy in the whole world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily was walking in the park and saw a big mystery box. She wondered what was inside. + +Lily tried to open the box, but it was too heavy. Suddenly, a bossy bird flew down and started to wave its wings. The bird helped Lily open the box and inside was a beautiful kite. + +Lily was so happy and grateful to the bird. She ran around the park with her new kite, waving it in the air. She knew that the mystery box was a special gift from the bossy bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a pond with all of his friends. One day, it rained a lot and the pond started to flood. Ducky and his friends were scared because they didn't know what to do. + +But then, a kind man came and helped them. He built a little house for them to stay in until the flood went away. Ducky and his friends were so happy that they could stay dry and safe. + +The man asked Ducky if he would accept some bread as a thank you for being such a good duck. Ducky happily accepted the bread and shared it with all of his friends. From then on, they knew that even when things got tough, they had each other and kind people to help them out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground. She was so happy and showed it to her mommy. "Look mommy, I found a penny!" she exclaimed. + +Her mommy said, "That's great, Lily! You're so lucky!" But then Lily started to cry. "What's wrong, sweetie?" her mommy asked, trying to comfort her. + +"I tried to put on my favorite dress, but it doesn't fit anymore," Lily said, still sniffling. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll find you a new dress that fits perfectly." + +Lily smiled through her tears and hugged her mommy back. She felt better knowing that her mommy would always be there to comfort her. +Once upon a time, there was a big crane. The crane was very tall and had a long neck. One day, the crane was hungry and wanted to eat some fish from the river. So, the crane went to the river and saw some fish swimming. The crane tried to catch the fish with its beak, but it couldn't. + +Suddenly, a little boy came by and saw the crane. The boy had some fish in his hand and the crane wanted to eat them. The crane was embarrassed to ask the boy for the fish, but it was very hungry. So, the crane decided to grab the fish from the boy's hand with its long neck. The boy was surprised, but he laughed and gave the crane some more fish to eat. From that day on, the crane and the boy became friends and the crane would always visit the boy for some fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big field with his family and friends. One day, Timmy was feeling very tired and wanted to take a nap. He found a cozy spot to settle down and closed his eyes. + +As he was sleeping, Timmy felt a gentle motion. He opened his eyes and saw that his friend, a little bird, had landed next to him. The bird chirped softly and Timmy smiled. He felt happy to have a friend nearby. + +After a while, the bird flew away and Timmy settled back into his nap. He dreamed of running through the field with his friends and eating cheese. When he woke up, he felt refreshed and ready to play. Timmy realized that sometimes, even a little nap can help you feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to make soup for her mommy, so she went to the store to buy a pot. She found a big, shiny pot that she liked, but it was too expensive. Instead, she bought a dull, old pot that was cheaper. + +Lily went home and started making soup with her new pot. But as she was stirring the soup, the pot broke and spilled hot soup all over her. She cried and cried as her mommy rushed her to the hospital. + +The doctors tried to help Lily, but her burns were too severe. Sadly, Lily never got better and she had to stay in the hospital forever. Her mommy was very sad and missed her little girl very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy band. They played music and made everyone feel cheerful. One day, they had a big concert. Lots of people came to listen to them play. The band played their songs and everyone clapped and danced. + +At the end of the concert, the band wanted to say thank you to their fans. They decided to release balloons into the sky. The balloons were colorful and made everyone smile. The band and their fans cheered as the balloons floated away. It was a fun and happy day for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Penny. Penny was very nervous because today was the day she was going to lay her first egg. She had been practicing for days and was finally ready. + +Penny went to her favorite spot in the barn to lay her egg. She took a deep breath and began to push. It was very hard work, but she didn't give up. Finally, she felt something come out of her and looked down to see a beautiful brown egg! + +Penny was so proud of herself and couldn't wait to show her friends. She ran around the barnyard telling everyone about her egg. From that day on, Penny was known as the best egg layer in the barn. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing baseball. He had a big bag where he would keep his baseball bat and ball. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was going to rain, so he had to bring his bag inside. + +Timmy listened to his mom and brought his bag inside. He put it in his room and went to bed. The next day, the sun was shining again, and Timmy was excited to play baseball. But when he went to get his bag, he saw that it was wet. + +"Oh no!" Timmy said. "My bag is wet. I can't play baseball now." + +But then he remembered that his mom had taught him how to dry things. He took out all the things from his bag and put them on the floor. Then he got a towel and started to dry them. After a while, everything was dry and he could load his bag again. Timmy was happy and he went outside to play baseball with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bunny. His fur was soft and fluffy, and he loved to hop around in the grass. One day, he got some mud on his fur and it made him sad. + +So, he went to his friend, a little girl, and asked her for help. She gave him a brush and showed him how to use it to clean his fur. The bunny brushed and brushed until all the mud was gone and his fur was clean again. + +The bunny was so happy that he wanted to do something nice for his friend. He decided to solve a puzzle that she had been struggling with. With his clever bunny brain, he quickly solved the puzzle and the little girl was very grateful. + +From that day on, the bunny and the little girl were the best of friends, and they always helped each other whenever they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch television. Every day, she would sit in front of the television and watch her favorite shows. One day, she saw a show about a hot air balloon. She thought it was so cool! + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to the park. As they were walking, Lily saw a big, colorful balloon in the sky. She recognized it as a hot air balloon! She was so excited and pointed it out to her family. + +As they got closer, they saw that the hot air balloon was giving rides to people. Lily begged her parents to let her go on a ride. They agreed, and Lily had the time of her life. She felt like she was flying! + +From that day on, Lily always looked up at the sky, hoping to see another hot air balloon. And whenever she did, she recognized it right away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a puzzle to solve. Timmy tried and tried to solve the puzzle, but he couldn't do it. + +Timmy's mommy told him not to give up and to keep trying. Timmy listened and kept trying. After a while, Timmy started to improve and he got closer to solving the puzzle. + +Finally, after a lot of hard work, Timmy solved the puzzle! He was so happy with the result. Timmy's mommy told him that he did a great job and that it was interesting to see how he improved. Timmy felt proud of himself and couldn't wait to try another puzzle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy tank, which was green and had big wheels. One day, Timmy was playing with his tank outside when he saw a big tree branch fall down and block the road. + +Timmy's mommy was worried because they needed to go to the store and the road was blocked. Timmy knew just what to do. He ran over to the branch and tried to push it out of the way, but it was too heavy. So, he pulled and pulled with all his might until the branch finally moved and the road was clear again. + +Timmy's mommy was so proud of him for being so strong and helpful. From then on, Timmy always felt happy when he played with his toy tank, knowing that he could be just as strong and helpful as it was. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a big building. It was very tall and had lots of windows. + +Timmy's mom told him that they were going to visit his grandpa who lived on the top floor. Timmy was excited to see his grandpa and ran up the stairs. When they got to the top, Timmy saw that his grandpa was not feeling fine. He was coughing and had a fever. + +Timmy's mom told him that they needed to be very careful around his grandpa and not get too close. Timmy understood and said, "Please get better soon, grandpa." Timmy's grandpa smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are a good boy." From that day on, Timmy learned that it was important to be careful around sick people and to always be kind and polite. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to go to a special event at the library. Lily was so excited and said yes! + +When they got to the library, there were lots of other kids there too. They were all listening to a lady talk about books. Lily was having so much fun, but then she saw a boy being careless with his book. He was throwing it around and not being careful. + +Lily wanted to help, so she asked the boy if he could please be more careful with his book. The boy listened and started being more careful. Lily felt happy that she could help and enjoyed the rest of the event with her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a village. The people there were happy and successful. They trusted each other and worked together. + +One day, a stranger came to the village. He looked friendly, but something didn't feel right. The people welcomed him and showed him around. + +The stranger stayed in the village for a few days. He talked to the people and learned their secrets. Then, one night, he stole all their treasures and ran away. + +The next day, the people woke up to find their village empty and their trust broken. They realized too late that they should have been more careful with the stranger. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty crystal that belonged to a little girl named Lily. She loved her crystal very much, but one day it went missing. Lily looked for it everywhere but it was hidden and she couldn't find it. She asked her mom and dad to help her look for it too. They searched high and low, but the crystal was nowhere to be found. + +One day, as Lily was playing in her room, she saw something shiny behind her toy box. She moved the toys out of the way and there it was - her crystal! It had been hiding there all along. Lily was so happy to have her crystal back where it belonged. She hugged it tight and promised to never let it go missing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a guitar in her mommy's room. She asked her mommy, "Can I play with this guitar?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, but be careful. It's not a toy." + +Lily took the guitar to her room and sat on her bed. She tried to play it but it was too big for her. She asked her teddy bear, "Can you help me play this guitar?" + +The teddy bear said, "I can't play the guitar, but I can sit next to you and listen." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's okay. You're harmless." They sat together and sang a song. It was a happy day for Lily and her teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily put on her favorite dress, but it was too tight and made her feel uncomfortable. So, she asked her mom to help her zip it up. + +After her mom helped her with the zipper, Lily ran outside to play with her friends. They played tag and jumped rope, and Lily was having so much fun. But then, she noticed that her dress was unzipped again. She felt embarrassed, but her friends didn't mind. They helped her zip it back up and continued playing. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to wear clothes that fit her just right so she wouldn't feel uncomfortable or have to worry about her dress unzipping. And she continued to have fun playing with her friends outside in the sunshine. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to visit grandma. Lily was so excited, she couldn't wait to see her grandma. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily noticed that her grandma's favorite vase was broken. "Oh no!" Lily cried. "Grandma, what happened to your vase?" + +Grandma sighed and said, "I accidentally knocked it over while looking for a file in the closet." + +Lily didn't understand what a file was, but she knew it was something important. Later that day, while playing in the closet, Lily found a file and brought it to her grandma. "Here, grandma! I found your file!" + +Grandma was so happy and grateful. She hugged Lily and said, "You are such a helpful and smart girl. Thank you for finding my file." + +Lily was proud of herself for helping her grandma, and she knew that visiting her grandma's house always brought new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was a regular boy who liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy some groceries. While they were walking around, Timmy saw a big bell hanging from the ceiling. He wanted to ring it, so he ran up to it and pulled the rope. + +Suddenly, the bell started ringing really loudly! Everyone in the store turned to look at Timmy and his mom. Timmy felt embarrassed because he didn't mean to make such a loud noise. His face turned red and he started crying. His mom tried to comfort him, but Timmy just wanted to go home. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom put him down for a nap. But Timmy couldn't sleep because he was still embarrassed about what happened in the store. He kept thinking about it over and over again. Eventually, he got so upset that he had a bad dream and woke up screaming. Timmy's mom tried to calm him down, but he was too upset. The bad ending is that Timmy never wanted to go back to the store again because he was too embarrassed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with all sorts of stuff, like dolls and blocks. One day, she found a perfect little toy car that she loved to play with. She would drive it around and around, making vroom vroom noises. + +But one day, her little brother came in and took her toy car. Lily got very angry and started to scream. She wanted her toy car back! Her brother didn't understand why she was so upset, so Lily's mom came in and helped them share the toy car. They both got to play with it and have fun together. And from that day on, Lily learned that sharing is always perfect. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the rain. He would jump in puddles and splash around. One day, Timmy was playing in the rain when he saw a big drain. The drain was very dark and Timmy was scared of it. He thought something might be hiding inside it. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a noise coming from the drain. It sounded like someone was stuck inside. Timmy wanted to help, but he was too scared to get close. He looked around for help and saw his friend, Sally, coming. Sally was not scared of the dark drain. She walked up to it and looked inside. She saw a little bird stuck inside. Sally reached in and pulled the bird out. Timmy was so happy, he started to clap his hands. Sally saved the day with her light heart and brave spirit. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the big, green yard near his house. One day, he went on a walk with his mommy in the jungle. The jungle was very wild and had lots of big trees and animals. + +As they walked, Timmy saw a monkey swinging from tree to tree. He recognized the monkey from a book he read with his daddy. The monkey was very funny and made Timmy laugh. They also saw a big, brown bear who was very wild. Timmy was scared of the bear, but his mommy held his hand tightly and kept him safe. + +After their walk, Timmy was very tired but happy. He was excited to tell his daddy all about the animals he recognized in the jungle. From that day on, Timmy loved to go on adventures in the wild jungle with his mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, they went to the pond to throw rocks in the water. Timmy saw a skeleton in the pond and got scared. He said, "Look guys, there's a skeleton in the water!" + +His friends laughed and said, "Don't be silly, Timmy. It's just a toy." They continued to throw rocks in the water and splash each other. Suddenly, a man came and got angry at them for throwing rocks in the pond. He told them to leave and never come back. + +Timmy and his friends went home sad because they couldn't play in the park anymore. The next day, Timmy saw on the news that the man who got angry at them had fallen into the pond and drowned. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had never thrown rocks in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She would twirl and hop around her room, dreaming of being a ballerina. One day, her mommy told her about a big dance competition that was coming up. Lily was so excited! She practiced every day, making sure her moves were perfect. + +Finally, the day of the competition arrived. Lily put on her bright pink tutu and danced onto the stage. She twirled and hopped, feeling like a real ballerina. When she finished her dance, the audience applauded loudly. Lily felt so proud! + +After all the dancers had performed, the judges announced the winner. "And the winner is...Lily!" the judge said. Lily couldn't believe it! She had won the competition! She ran up to the stage, feeling so happy. The judge gave her a shiny steel trophy, and Lily knew she would treasure it forever. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who loved spicy food. She always ate spicy noodles for breakfast. One day, she went to a restaurant and ordered a spicy soup. The waiter asked her, "Where would you like to seat?" The old lady replied, "I want to seat by the window, please." + +As she was eating her soup, she started to cough and tears came out of her eyes. The waiter asked her, "Is the soup too spicy for you?" The old lady nodded and said, "Yes, it's too spicy for me." The waiter quickly brought her a glass of water and said, "Don't worry, I'll bring you something milder." + +The old lady thanked the waiter and said, "I'm too old for spicy food." From that day on, she always ordered mild food and sat by the window at the restaurant. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. It was very tall and had snow on top. Many animals lived on the mountain, like bears and birds. They liked to play and have fun. + +One day, the animals had a race. They wanted to see who was the fastest. The race was very competitive. Everyone wanted to win. + +During the race, one of the animals shouted very loudly. It was a bear. He wanted to encourage his friends to run faster. The other animals heard him and ran faster too. + +In the end, the bird won the race. Everyone was happy and the animals shouted with joy. They all had fun and enjoyed the beautiful mountain. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animal friends who wanted to play a game. They decided to become a team and play hide-and-seek. The team was made up of a bunny, a bear, a fox, and a bird. + +At first, they were having fun. But then, the bunny became frustrated because he couldn't find anyone. He said, "I can't find you guys! This game is too hard!" + +The bear replied, "Don't be frustrated, bunny. We'll help you find us. We're a team, remember?" + +So, they all worked together and found each other. They were happy and decided to play another game. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest with her dog, Max. One day, they found a trail that led deep into the woods. + +Lily was very happy to have found a new adventure. "Max, let's follow this trail and see where it goes!" she said. Max barked happily and wagged his tail. + +As they walked along the trail, they saw many different animals and plants. Lily named them all and Max sniffed around, excited to be on a new adventure. + +Finally, they reached the end of the trail and found a beautiful waterfall. Lily and Max sat down to rest and enjoy the view. "This was the best adventure ever!" Lily said, feeling very happy. Max barked in agreement. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to ride his bike, but he didn't like to wear his helmet. His mommy always told him to wear his helmet, but he thought it looked silly. + +One day, Timmy was riding his bike really fast. He was having so much fun, he didn't mind that he wasn't wearing his helmet. But then, he hit a bump in the road and fell off his bike. Ouch! + +Timmy had a big boo-boo on his head. His mommy took him to the doctor and the doctor said he needed to wear a helmet to keep his head safe. Timmy learned his lesson and from then on, he always wore his helmet when he rode his bike. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, her mommy took her to the garden to see all the pretty flowers. Lily saw a big green plant with tiny leaves and her mommy told her it was an herb. + +Lily was happy to learn a new word and asked her mommy if she could touch the herb. Her mommy said yes and Lily pointed to the herb with excitement. She loved how it felt in her little hand and smelled so good. From that day on, Lily loved to point out all the different herbs she saw in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a wallet on the ground. It was full of money and cards. + +Lily was so happy that she found the wallet. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look what I found! Can we keep it?" Her mom said, "No, Lily. We need to find the owner and give it back." + +But Lily didn't listen. She wanted to keep the money for herself. So, she cut up the cards and took the money. She felt independent and proud of herself. + +However, the next day, Lily's mom got a call from the police. They found out what Lily did and she got in trouble. Her mom was disappointed and sad. She told Lily, "Stealing is wrong. Always do the right thing, even if it's hard." + +From that day on, Lily learned her lesson and always tried to do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Her mom warned her to be careful and not to scatter her toys all over the place. + +Lily saw a big steel slide and wanted to go down it. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! She wanted to do it again and again. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a group of adventurous kids playing on the swings. They looked like they were having so much fun. Lily wanted to join in, but she was scared. She took a deep breath and decided to be brave. She walked over to the swings and made some new friends. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired but happy. She gathered all her toys and put them in her bag. She looked up at the sky and saw the sun setting. It was a beautiful sight. She knew she had a great day and couldn't wait for her next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They went on a vacation to the beach. The sun was hot and the sand was soft. They played in the water and built sandcastles. + +One day, the family was gifted a ball. They rolled it back and forth to each other. The ball was so much fun! They played with it every day on their vacation. + +When it was time to go home, the family was sad. They didn't want to leave the beach and the ball behind. But they knew they could always come back and play with the ball again. And that's what they did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Rose who was always eager to play with her. One day, Lily and Rose went to the park to play. They saw some other kids skipping and they wanted to join in. + +Lily said to Rose, "Let's skip too!" Rose was so eager that she started skipping right away. But Lily was not very good at skipping and she kept falling. Rose said, "Don't worry, keep trying and you will get better." + +After a while, Lily finally learned how to skip. She was so happy and proud of herself. She said to Rose, "Thank you for encouraging me. I learned that if I keep trying, I can do anything." From that day on, Lily and Rose skipped together every time they went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go on a trip to the beach with her family. She asked her mom, "Can we go to the beach, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can go to the beach. But first, we need to pack our things." + +Lily packed her favorite toys and a penny she found on the street. She wanted to buy something special at the beach. She was polite and said, "Excuse me, can I buy this please?" to the man at the beach shop. + +The man smiled and said, "Of course you can buy it, you're so polite. Enjoy your day at the beach!" And Lily had the best time ever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo saw something hidden in the seaweed. It was a colorful crayon! Nemo was so excited and he showed it to his friends. + +But then, a big shark came and chased after Nemo and his friends. They tried to swim away, but the shark was too fast. Sadly, the shark caught Nemo and ate him. His friends were very sad and missed him very much. They never forgot about their friend Nemo and how much fun they had swimming together. +Once upon a time, there was a man named John. John had a wife named Mary. She was very fair and kind. One day, John came home from work and saw that Mary was very dirty. He said to her, "Mary, you need to bathe. You are very dirty." Mary replied, "Yes, I know. I will go and bathe now." + +After Mary finished bathing, John said, "You look very clean now, Mary. Let's go out and have some fun." Mary was happy and they went to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. John said, "I love spending time with you, Mary." Mary replied, "I love spending time with you too, John." + +As the sun began to set, John and Mary went back home. They had a nice dinner and went to bed. John said, "Goodnight, Mary. I love you." Mary replied, "Goodnight, John. I love you too." They fell asleep, happy to be together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, she went to see an opera with her mommy and daddy. The opera was about a wealthy prince who fell in love with a poor girl. + +During the opera, Lily got hungry and started to complain. "Mommy, I want a snack," she said. "Can we get some popcorn?" Her mommy gave her a bag of popcorn and she was happy again. + +After the opera, Lily asked her mommy if she could be a singer when she grew up. "Of course, you can," her mommy said. "You have a beautiful voice." Lily smiled and danced all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big, green field behind her house. One day, as she was running around, she saw a beautiful sunflower swaying in the wind. She picked it up and held it close to her face, taking in its sweet smell. + +Suddenly, she heard her friend Billy yelling from across the field. "Lily! Come quick! I found something cool!" he shouted. Lily ran over to see what Billy had found. It was a big, shiny rock that they both thought was very thoughtful of nature to create. + +They sat in the grass, admiring the rock and the sunflower, and talked about how much they loved playing outside together. "I'm so glad we're friends," Lily said. "Me too," Billy replied with a smile. They continued to play and explore, enjoying the beautiful day and each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to catch a butterfly, so she went outside to try. She ran and ran, but the butterfly was too fast for her. + +Lily saw a jar on the ground and thought it was a good idea to catch the butterfly in it. She picked up the jar, but it was too heavy for her. She tried and tried, but she couldn't lift it up. + +Just when she was about to give up, her big brother came along and saw her struggling. He helped her lift the jar and together they caught the butterfly. Lily was so happy and thanked her brother for his help. From that day on, she knew that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when things are too heavy to handle alone. +One day, Tom and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red truck. It was a fireman truck, with a ladder and a hose. They liked to pretend they were firemen, and put out fires with water. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the phone. It was ringing. Tom ran to answer it. He said hello. It was his mom. She sounded scared. She said there was a fire in the kitchen. She said they had to get out of the house right now. + +Tom dropped the phone and ran to Lily. He told her what mom said. They grabbed their fireman truck and ran to the door. They opened it and saw smoke and flames. They were scared. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they heard a siren. It was a real fireman truck. It was coming to their house. They saw firemen in yellow suits and helmets. They had axes and hoses. They jumped out of the truck and ran to the house. They saw Tom and Lily at the door. They waved to them and told them to come with them. They took them to a safe place, away from the fire. + +Tom and Lily were glad. They hugged their fireman truck and thanked the firemen. The firemen smiled and said they were brave. They said they would put out the fire and make their house safe again. They said they would call their mom and tell her they were okay. + +Tom and Lily felt better. They watched the firemen work. They hoped their mom would come soon. They were glad they had their fireman truck and each other. They were glad the firemen came to help them. They learned that fire is dangerous, and they should never play with it. They learned that firemen are heroes, and they should always listen to them. +Lily and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make a road with blocks and tape on the floor. They zoom their cars on the road and make noises. + +One day, they want to make a longer road. They use all their blocks and tape, but the road is not complete. They need more blocks and tape. They look around the room, but they cannot find any. + +They see a big box in the corner. It has a picture of a car on it. They think it has more blocks and tape inside. They open the box and see a big car. It is not a toy car, it is a real car. It is red and shiny and has four wheels. + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They think they can use the car to complete their road. They push the car out of the box and onto the floor. They try to zoom the car on the road, but it is too big. It does not fit on the road. It knocks over the blocks and tape. It makes a loud noise. + +Lily and Ben are very silly. They do not know how to use a real car. They laugh and giggle. They do not care about the road. They climb into the car and pretend to drive. They have fun with the car. They forget about the blocks and tape. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to find stones and make piles of them. Tom found a big black stone that was shiny and smooth. He showed it to Lily and said, "Look, I found a cool stone. It is black and shiny." + +Lily wanted to see the stone too. She asked Tom, "Can I hold it? Please, Tom, let me hold it." Tom did not want to share his stone. He said, "No, it is mine. You can find your own stone." He squeezed the stone in his hand and turned away from Lily. + +Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to play with the stone too. She thought Tom was mean and selfish. She decided to take the stone from him. She ran after Tom and tried to grab the stone from his hand. Tom did not let go. He squeezed the stone harder and harder. + +But the stone was not a normal stone. It was a special stone. It had a secret inside. It was a stone that could explode. Tom and Lily did not know that. They only knew that they both wanted the stone. They pulled and pushed and shouted at each other. + +Then, the stone made a loud noise. It burst into many pieces. The pieces flew everywhere. They hit Tom and Lily and hurt them. They made cuts and bruises on their skin. They made blood come out. Tom and Lily screamed and cried. They dropped the stone and ran to their mom. Their mom was scared and angry. She saw the stone and the blood and the tears. She said, "What have you done? You have been very naughty and foolish. You have hurt yourselves and each other. You have to go home now and say sorry and get bandages. You can't play with stones anymore." Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had shared the stone and played nicely. But it was too late. The stone was gone and so was their fun. +Lily liked to write in her diary every day. She wrote about what she did, what she saw, and what she felt. She used her crayons to draw pictures and make her diary bright. + +One day, she showed her diary to her big brother, Tom. Tom was good at reading and writing. He looked at Lily's diary and said, "This is nice, Lily, but you can improve your writing. You need to use more letters and words, and make your sentences longer. Do you want me to help you?" + +Lily felt sad. She liked her diary the way it was. She did not want to change it. She said, "No, thank you, Tom. I like my diary. It is mine. I write what I want. You write what you want." + +Tom shrugged. He did not want to hurt Lily's feelings. He said, "OK, Lily, I'm sorry. I just wanted to help you. You can write in your diary however you like. It is yours. But if you ever want to learn more, you can ask me. I can teach you some new words and letters." + +Lily smiled. She hugged Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. Maybe one day I will ask you. But for now, I like my diary. It is bright and fun. Do you want to see some of my pictures?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, I do. I like your pictures. They are bright and fun, too. Can you tell me what they are?" + +Lily opened her diary and showed Tom her pictures. She told him what they were and what they meant. Tom listened and smiled. He said, "You are very creative, Lily. I like your stories. They are interesting and funny. You have a good imagination." + +Lily felt happy. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very smart. I like your words. They are clear and big. You have a good memory." + +They hugged each other and laughed. They looked at Lily's diary together and enjoyed it. They learned from each other and improved their skills. They were happy and proud. They were good siblings. +True was a little dog who liked to play in the snow. He had a red ball that he would chase and catch. He also liked to spin around and make circles in the snow. He felt happy and warm when he spun. + +One day, he saw a big lake that was icy and shiny. He wanted to see what it was like to spin on the ice. He ran to the edge of the lake and jumped on the ice. He tried to spin, but he slipped and slid. He could not stop or turn. He felt scared and cold. + +"Help! Help!" he barked. "I can't stop!" + +He saw a big duck who was swimming in the water. The duck heard True and swam to the ice. He used his beak to make a hole in the ice. He said to True, "Grab my neck and I will pull you out." + +True was glad to see the duck. He grabbed his neck and the duck pulled him out of the ice. He thanked the duck and said, "You are very kind and brave. You saved me." + +The duck said, "You are welcome. But you should be careful. The ice is not a good place to spin. It is slippery and dangerous. You should spin on the snow. It is soft and fun." + +True nodded and said, "You are right. I learned my lesson. I will spin on the snow from now on." + +He ran back to his red ball and spun on the snow. He felt happy and warm again. He also made a new friend. He and the duck waved to each other and smiled. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play and read books. One day, Sara finds a new book in her room. It is a book about animals. Sara is happy. She wants to show Ben her book. + +She calls Ben on the phone. "Hi, Ben. I have a new book. It is about animals. Do you want to see it?" she asks. + +"Yes, I do. I like animals. Can you bring it to my house?" Ben says. + +"No, I can't. Mommy says I have to stay home. She is busy. She has to mail some letters." Sara says. + +"Oh, that is too bad. I wish I could see your book." Ben says. + +Sara thinks for a moment. She has an idea. "I know. I can mail you my book. Then you can see it and read it. And then you can mail it back to me. How about that?" she says. + +"That sounds good. Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend." Ben says. + +Sara is excited. She puts her book in a big envelope. She writes Ben's name and address on it. She asks Mommy for a stamp. Mommy helps her stick the stamp on the envelope. She says Sara is very nice to share her book with Ben. + +Sara and Mommy go to the mailbox. Sara puts her envelope in the mailbox. She waves goodbye to her book. She hopes Ben will like it. + +Ben is waiting for his mail. He is hungry. He wants a snack. He goes to the kitchen. He sees a banana. He peels the banana. He takes a bite. He hears a knock on the door. He runs to the door. He opens it. He sees the mailman. The mailman has a big envelope for him. He sees Sara's name on it. He is happy. He takes the envelope. He says thank you to the mailman. + +He opens the envelope. He sees Sara's book. It is a book about animals. He sees a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, and a zebra. He likes the pictures. He reads the words. He learns new things. He smiles. He thinks Sara is a good friend. He wants to call her and say thank you. He also wants to mail her his book. He has a book about cars. He thinks Sara will like it. + +He finishes his banana. He goes to his room. He finds his book about cars. He puts it in a big envelope. He writes Sara's name and address on it. He asks Daddy for a stamp. Daddy helps him stick the stamp on the envelope. He says Ben is very generous to share his book with Sara. + +Ben and Daddy go to the mailbox. Ben puts his envelope in the mailbox. He waves goodbye to his book. He hopes Sara will like it. He calls Sara on the phone. He says thank you for her book. He says he mailed her his book. He says he likes animals and cars. He says he likes Sara. Sara says thank you for his book. She says she mailed him her book. She says she likes cars and animals. She says she likes Ben. They are happy. They are friends. They like to play and read books. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play games. Sometimes they played with cars, sometimes they played with dolls, sometimes they played with blocks. They had fun together and shared their toys. + +One day, they decided to play a game of tag. Lily was very fast and good at running. She could catch Ben easily and make him it. Ben was not so fast and good at running. He could not catch Lily easily and was always it. Lily smiled every time she tagged Ben. She felt victory in her heart. + +Ben did not smile. He felt jealous of Lily. He wanted to be fast and good at running too. He wanted to tag Lily and make her it. He wanted to feel victory in his heart. He did not like to lose and be it all the time. + +He thought of a plan. He saw a big rock near the tree. He picked up the rock and hid it behind his back. He pretended to be tired and slow. He let Lily catch him and tag him. He said, "You are so fast and good, Lily. You win again." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Do you want to play again?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, let's play again. But this time, I will catch you." He smiled too, but not a nice smile. A mean smile. + +They ran again. Lily was fast and good. Ben was slow and bad. But he had the rock. He waited for the right moment. When Lily was close to him, he threw the rock at her. The rock hit her in the head. It hurt a lot. Lily fell down and cried. She had blood on her face. + +Ben did not help her. He did not say sorry. He did not feel sorry. He felt victory in his heart. He smiled and said, "I win. I win. I win." + +Lily did not smile. She felt pain in her head. She felt sadness in her heart. She did not feel victory. She felt loss. She lost her friend. She lost her game. She lost her fun. + +The end. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with trains. They have many toy trains and tracks in their room. They pretend to be drivers and passengers. + +One day, they see a big train station near their house. They want to go there and see the real trains. They ask their mom if they can go. Their mom says no. She says the train station is dangerous. There are many cars and people and noises. She says they can get lost or hurt. + +But Tom and Sam do not listen. They decide to sneak out when their mom is busy. They take their backpacks and some money. They walk to the train station. They are very excited. They see many trains of different colors and sizes. They hear the horns and the whistles. They smell the smoke and the oil. + +They go to the ticket booth. They see a man who sells tickets. They ask him for two tickets to anywhere. The man looks at them and smiles. He says, "Where are your parents, boys? You are too young to travel alone. This is dangerous. You need to go back home." + +Tom and Sam are scared. They realize they made a mistake. They do not know what to do. They start to cry. The man feels sorry for them. He calls their mom on his phone. He tells her where they are. He tells her to come and get them. + +Their mom is very angry and worried. She drives to the train station. She finds Tom and Sam with the man. She hugs them and thanks the man. She scolds them for being naughty and foolish. She says they could have been in big trouble. She says they are lucky nothing bad happened. + +Tom and Sam are sorry. They say they are sorry to their mom and the man. They say they will never do it again. They say they learned their lesson. They say they love their mom. Their mom loves them too. She takes them back home. She says they are grounded for a week. They have to stay in their room and play with their toy trains. They agree. They say they have enough trains to play with. They say they do not need to see the real trains anymore. They say they are happy to be safe and sound. +Tom and Sue liked to play outside. They had a big hill near their house. They liked to run up and down the hill. Sometimes they rolled down the hill and got dirty. + +One day, Mom said they had to clean their room. Tom and Sue did not want to clean. They wanted to play on the hill. They said they would clean later. Mom said okay, but they had to be back by lunch. + +Tom and Sue ran to the hill. They had fun playing. They forgot about cleaning. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. They did not hear the thunder. + +Soon, it started to rain. The rain was heavy and cold. Tom and Sue got wet and muddy. They ran back to the house. They were shivering and dripping. + +Mom saw them and said, "Oh, no! You are so dirty! You have to take a bath right now!" Tom and Sue did not like baths. They wished they had cleaned their room. Mom said, "After your bath, you can have some delicious soup. I made it for you." Tom and Sue liked soup. They hoped it would be warm and yummy. They learned their lesson. Next time, they would clean first and play later. +Jen and Tom were making a cake for Mom's birthday. They had a big bowl, some eggs, some flour, some sugar, and some butter. Jen cracked the eggs and put them in the bowl. Tom poured the flour and the sugar. Then they took turns to stir the mixture with a big spoon. + +"Stir, stir, stir," Jen said. "We have to make it smooth and yummy." + +"Stir, stir, stir," Tom said. "We have to make it fast and fun." + +They stirred and stirred until the mixture was ready. Then they poured it into a pan and put it in the oven. They set the timer and waited. + +"Can we lick the spoon?" Tom asked. + +"Sure," Jen said. "But don't tell Mom. It's a surprise." + +They licked the spoon and smiled. It was sweet and sticky. They gave each other a hug. + +But then they heard a loud beep. The timer was ringing. The cake was done. + +"Oh no!" Jen said. "We forgot the butter!" + +They ran to the oven and opened the door. The cake was flat and hard. It looked like a rock. + +They looked at each other and felt sad. They had ruined the cake. Mom would be disappointed. + +They heard the door open. Mom was home. + +"Hi, kids," Mom said. "What are you doing?" + +They didn't know what to say. They hid the cake behind their backs. + +"We made you a...a..." Jen stammered. + +"A...a..." Tom echoed. + +Mom smiled. She saw the bowl, the eggs, the flour, the sugar, and the butter on the table. She smelled the cake in the oven. She guessed what they had done. + +"You made me a cake?" Mom said. "How sweet of you!" + +She took the cake from their hands and looked at it. She saw that it was flat and hard. She saw that they had forgotten the butter. + +But she didn't care. She loved them anyway. + +She gave them a big hug and a kiss. + +"Thank you, Jen and Tom," Mom said. "This is the best cake ever. Because you made it with love." +Ben and Lily like to play in the garden. They have a big squash plant that grows many squashes. They like to pick the squashes and eat them. They are sweet and yummy. + +One day, they see a big squash that is bigger than their heads. They both want it. They run to the squash and pull it. But the squash is too heavy. They cannot move it. + +"Let me have it!" Ben says. "I saw it first!" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. "I want it more!" + +They pull and pull. They get angry and sad. They do not share. + +Then, something bad happens. The squash breaks. It splits in two. The squashes fall to the ground. They are smashed and dirty. They are not yummy anymore. + +Ben and Lily look at the squashes. They feel sorry. They wasted the squashes. They hurt the plant. They hurt each other. + +They hug and say sorry. They learn a lesson. They say, "Sharing is good. Fighting is bad. Squashes are easy to break. Friends are hard to make." +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But they do not like the big dog that barks at them. The big dog is scary and mean. He makes them cry. + +One day, the big dog comes to the park again. He runs after Lily and Tom. He wants to bite them. Lily and Tom are very afraid. They run to the bench where their mom is sitting. They hug their mom and tell her about the big dog. + +"Mom, mom, the big dog is bad! He chases us and barks at us! He is stupid!" Lily says. + +"Mom, mom, please make the big dog go away! He is not nice! He is scary!" Tom says. + +Mom looks at the big dog. She sees that he has a collar and a leash. But his owner is not there. He must have run away from his owner. Mom is not afraid of the big dog. She knows how to deal with him. + +Mom stands up and walks to the big dog. She talks to him in a calm and firm voice. She says, "Hey, big dog, stop that! You are not allowed to chase and bark at the kids! You are being naughty! Go back to your owner!" + +The big dog is surprised. He stops running and barking. He looks at mom. He sees that she is not scared of him. He feels ashamed. He lowers his head and wags his tail. He wants to say sorry. + +Mom reaches out her hand and pets the big dog. She says, "It's okay, big dog. I know you are not really bad. You are just bored and lonely. You need to play with other dogs, not with kids. You need to listen to your owner, not run away from him. You need to be a good dog, not a stupid dog." + +The big dog nods and licks mom's hand. He understands what she says. He wants to be a good dog. He wants to have a friend. He looks around and sees his owner. His owner is running to the park. He is looking for him. He is worried. + +The big dog runs to his owner. He jumps on him and licks his face. He says sorry with his eyes. His owner hugs him and says sorry too. He says, "I'm sorry, big dog. I was careless. I didn't watch you. I didn't lock your leash. I'm sorry, mom. I didn't mean to scare your kids. I hope they are okay." + +Mom smiles and says, "It's okay, owner. I'm glad you found your big dog. He is not a bad dog. He is just a playful dog. He needs some training and some friends. My kids are okay. They are brave and smart. They know how to run and hide." + +Mom walks back to the bench. She hugs Lily and Tom. She says, "You did well, kids. You were fast and clever. You were not stupid. You were not rude. You were polite and kind. You know how to shake hands and say hello." + +Lily and Tom smile and nod. They are happy and proud. They are not afraid of the big dog anymore. They see that he is friendly and sorry. They want to be nice to him. They walk to the big dog and his owner. They shake hands and say hello. They say, "Hi, big dog. Hi, owner. We are Lily and Tom. We are sorry we ran away from you. We were scared. We didn't know you. We want to be your friends. Do you want to play with us?" + +The big dog and his owner smile and nod. They are happy and grateful. They are not angry or lonely anymore. They see that Lily and Tom are sweet and brave. They want to be nice to them. They say, "Hi, Lily. Hi, Tom. We are Rex and Sam. We are sorry we chased and barked at you. We were bored and curious. We didn't mean to hurt you. We want to be your friends. We would love to play with you." + +Lily and Tom and Rex and Sam become friends. They play in the park. They swing and slide and run. They have fun. They laugh and talk. They share and care. They are not stupid. They are smart. They are not mean. They are kind. They are not scared. They are happy. + +The sun shines on them. The sun is bright and warm. The sun is happy too. The sun likes to see them play. The sun likes to see them smile. The sun likes to see them be friends. The sun thinks they are good. The sun thinks they are cool. The sun thinks they are awesome. The sun thinks they are the best. The end. +Ben is a dog. He likes to play with his owner, Sam. Sam is a boy. He likes to throw a ball and Ben likes to catch it. They have fun in the park. + +One day, Sam and Ben go to the park. Sam throws the ball and Ben runs after it. But the ball goes too far. It goes over a fence. Ben jumps over the fence too. He wants the ball. + +Sam is worried. He cannot see Ben. He cannot jump over the fence. He calls Ben's name. "Ben, come back! Ben, where are you?" + +Ben finds the ball. He is happy. He picks it up with his mouth. He looks for Sam. He sees a big house. He thinks Sam is in the house. He runs to the house. He sees a door. He sets the ball down. He scratches the door. + +A man opens the door. He is not Sam. He is angry. He yells at Ben. "Go away, you bad dog! You are not my dog! You are making noise!" + +Ben is scared. He runs away. He leaves the ball. He looks for Sam. He hears Sam's voice. "Ben, there you are! Ben, I missed you!" + +Sam sees Ben. He is happy. He hugs Ben. He says, "Ben, you are my dog! You are a good dog! I love you!" + +Ben wags his tail. He loves Sam too. He is sorry he lost the ball. He says, "Woof, woof!" + +Sam says, "It's okay, Ben. We can get another ball. Let's go home. You are my best friend!" +Anna liked to play with her doll. She gave her doll a name, Lily, and a dress, pink. She talked to her doll and hugged her doll. She was happy with her doll. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her doll and her mom. She saw a boy on the swing. He had a car, red. Anna wanted to play with the boy and his car. She asked him, "Can I play with your car?" + +The boy looked at Anna and her doll. He said, "No, you can't. Your doll is ugly and you are silly. Go away!" + +Anna felt sad and angry. She said, "That's not nice. You are rude. Repeat, you are rude!" + +The boy laughed and said, "No, I won't. You repeat, you are rude!" + +Anna got more angry. She threw her doll at the boy. She wanted to hit him with her doll. But she missed. Her doll flew over the boy and landed on the road. A big truck, blue, came and ran over her doll. Her doll broke into pieces. + +Anna cried and cried. She lost her doll. She ran to her mom and hugged her. Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Anna. That was a bad thing to happen. But you shouldn't have thrown your doll. That was also a bad thing to do." + +Anna said, "I know, mom. I'm sorry. I was mad at the boy. He was rude. Repeat, he was rude!" + +Her mom said, "Yes, he was rude. But you don't have to repeat that. You have to forgive and forget. Maybe he will learn to be nice someday. And maybe you will get a new doll someday." + +Anna nodded. She still felt sad, but she also felt sorry. She learned a hard lesson. She wished she had never thrown her doll. She wished she had never met the boy. She wished she had played with her doll and her mom. She wished she had a happy ending. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. They had a bucket and a shovel each. They were very happy. + +Suddenly, Anna saw something move in the dirt. She shouted, "Ben, look! What is that?" Ben came over and looked. He saw a small, brown animal with a long nose and tiny eyes. It was a mole. + +The mole was scared. It tried to hide in the hole. But Anna and Ben were curious. They wanted to see the mole better. They gently lifted it out of the hole and put it in their bucket. + +The mole was soft and warm. It did not bite or scratch. It was harmless. Anna and Ben smiled. They liked the mole. They decided to name it Molly. + +They took Molly to their mom and dad. They showed them their new friend. Mom and dad were surprised. They told Anna and Ben that moles usually live underground and do not like light. They said that Molly might be unhappy in the bucket. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for Molly. They did not want to make her sad. They decided to take her back to the garden. They found a nice spot with lots of dirt and plants. They put Molly down and gave her a hug. They said, "Bye, Molly. We hope you find your family. Thank you for playing with us." + +Molly sniffed their hands and squeaked. She was grateful. She dug a new hole and disappeared. Anna and Ben waved. They went back to their house. They were proud. They had made a new friend. They had learned something new. They had been kind. +Sara and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads with blocks and tape. They pretend to drive their cars on the roads. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a new car in their toy box. It is red and shiny. It has a small symbol on the front. It looks like a star with four points. Sara and Ben do not know what it means. + +"Can I play with the red car?" Sara asks. + +"No, it is mine. I saw it first," Ben says. + +They both reach for the red car. They pull and tug. They start to fight. + +"Stop!" their mom says. She comes into the room. She sees the red car in their hands. She sees the symbol on the front. She smiles. + +"Do you know what this symbol is?" she asks. + +Sara and Ben shake their heads. + +"It is a Mercedes. It is a kind of car from a far away place. It is very nice and expensive. Your dad got it as a gift from his friend. He wanted to share it with you," she says. + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They did not know it was a gift. They did not know it was special. + +"Can we play with it together?" Sara asks. + +"Of course. But you have to be careful and gentle. And you have to take turns," their mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play with the red car on a special road. They make the road with gold paper and glitter. They pretend to drive the red car to the far away place. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to water the plants with their little cans. But one day, the sun was very hot and the plants looked dry. + +"Let's give them more water," Lily said. "They are thirsty." + +"OK," Ben said. They filled their cans from the tap and poured water on the flowers and the grass. + +But soon, they saw a giant shadow over them. It was their dad, holding a big hose. + +"What are you doing, kids?" he asked. "You are wasting water. The plants have enough. They don't need more." + +"But dad, they are dry," Lily said. "Look, their leaves are brown and crispy." + +"That's because they are old, not dry," dad said. "They will fall off and new ones will grow. Watering them too much will make them sick. Come on, let me show you." + +He took them to the other side of the garden, where there were some young plants. They were green and fresh. + +"See, these are the new plants," dad said. "They need water, but not too much. Just a little bit every day. Can you help me water them?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked to help dad. They took their cans and followed him. They watered the new plants gently and carefully. + +"Good job, kids," dad said. "You are very persistent. You love the plants. But you have to learn when to stop. Too much water is not good. Too little water is not good. Just the right amount is good. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They understood. They smiled and hugged dad. + +"We understand, dad," they said. "Thank you for teaching us." +Anna was a curious girl who liked to explore. One day, she found a note on the floor of her room. It was in a yellow envelope with her name on it. She wondered who wrote it and what it said. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the note. "Mom, look what I found! Can I open it?" she asked. + +Mom smiled and nodded. "Sure, honey. It's a note from your grandma. She sent it to you for your birthday. She loves you very much." + +Anna was happy and excited. She tore the envelope and opened the note. It had a picture of a cake with candles and a big heart. It also had some words that Anna could not read yet. + +"Mom, what does it say?" she asked. + +Mom hugged her and read the note aloud. "Dear Anna, happy birthday to you! You are a sweet and curious girl who always makes me proud. I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your gifts. I miss you and can't wait to see you soon. Love, Grandma." + +Anna felt warm and loved. She thanked her mom and kissed the note. She put it on her nightstand next to her teddy bear. She learned that notes are a way of saying "I love you" when you are far away. She decided to write a note back to her grandma and tell her how much she loved her too. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were brave hunters. They had sticks for spears and pots for helmets. They looked for animals to catch. + +"Look, a rabbit!" Ben shouted. He pointed his stick at a brown ball of fur. "Let's get it!" + +Lila followed him. She ran as fast as she could. She threw her stick at the rabbit. But she missed. The rabbit hopped away. + +"Aw, we lost it!" Ben said. He was sad. + +Lila picked up her stick. She saw something shiny in the grass. She bent down and picked it up. It was a spoon. + +"Look what I found!" Lila said. She showed Ben the spoon. "It's lovely!" + +Ben smiled. He had an idea. + +"Let's make a soup!" he said. He ran to the kitchen and brought back a big bowl and some water. He poured the water into the bowl. + +Lila nodded. She ran to the garden and picked some flowers and leaves. She put them into the bowl. + +"Now we need to stir it!" Ben said. He gave Lila the spoon. Lila stirred the water and the flowers and the leaves. She pretended it was a yummy soup. + +They put their pots on their heads and sat down. They pretended to eat the soup. + +"Mmm, this is the best soup ever!" Lila said. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agreed. "We are the best hunters and cooks!" + +They laughed and hugged. They were happy. +Lily and Ben like to travel with Mom and Dad. They go to many places and see many things. Sometimes they travel by car, sometimes by train, sometimes by plane. + +One day, they travel to a farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. They also see a big red barn. Mom and Dad say they can go inside and look around. + +In the barn, they find a jar. It is big and glass and has a lid. Lily and Ben wonder what is inside. They try to open the lid, but it is too tight. They ask Mom and Dad for help, but they are busy talking to the farmer. + +Lily and Ben look around and see a helpful dog. The dog is brown and white and has a wagging tail. Lily and Ben show the dog the jar and ask him to help. The dog barks and nods. He takes the jar in his mouth and runs to a wall. He hits the jar against the wall and cracks the lid. He brings the jar back to Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben thank the dog and open the jar. Inside, they find honey. It is sweet and sticky and golden. Lily and Ben smile and dip their fingers in the honey. They share some with the dog. They all lick their lips and enjoy the honey. Mom and Dad come and see them. They laugh and hug them. They say the dog is very helpful and smart. They also say it is time to go. Lily and Ben say goodbye to the dog and the farm. They take the jar with them. They travel back home with a sweet memory. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a club where they made things with sticks, stones and leaves. They were very creative and had fun. + +One day, they saw a big tree with a long branch. They wanted to make a swing with the branch. Tom said, "I will twist a rope around the branch and tie it to a stick. Then we can swing on it." Sam said, "That sounds good. I will help you." + +They found a rope and a stick and worked together. They twisted the rope around the branch and tied it to the stick. They tested the swing and it was strong. They took turns to swing on it and laughed. + +But then, a boy named Max came along. He saw the swing and wanted to use it. He said, "That is my swing. You have to give it to me." Tom and Sam said, "No, it is our swing. We made it with our club. You can share it with us if you are nice." Max said, "I don't want to share. I want it all. Go away or I will hit you with this club." He picked up a big stick and waved it at them. + +Tom and Sam were scared and ran away. They felt sad and angry. They said, "Max is mean and greedy. He took our swing and threatened us with a club. He is not a good friend." + +The next day, they went back to the park. They hoped to get their swing back. But they saw that the swing was broken. The rope was cut and the stick was snapped. They also saw Max sitting on the ground, crying. He had a bruise on his head and a cut on his hand. He said, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. I wanted to have the swing for myself. But then, some bigger boys came and saw the swing. They said it was theirs and they pushed me off. They hit me with the club and cut the rope. They broke the swing and ran away. They hurt me and made me cry." + +Tom and Sam felt sorry for Max. They said, "We are sorry that you got hurt. But you should not have been mean and greedy. You should have been nice and shared. That is what friends do. Friends are creative and make things together. Friends are kind and help each other. Friends are happy and have fun together." + +Max said, "You are right. I was not a good friend. I was selfish and rude. I learned my lesson. Can you forgive me? Can we be friends?" Tom and Sam said, "Yes, we can forgive you. Yes, we can be friends. But you have to promise to be nice and share from now on." Max said, "I promise. Thank you for being nice and forgiving. Can I join your club?" Tom and Sam said, "Yes, you can join our club. But you have to be creative and help us make things. Come on, let's find some new sticks, stones and leaves. Maybe we can make something else with them." + +They all smiled and hugged. They went to look for new materials. They were creative and made things together. They were kind and helped each other. They were happy and had fun together. They were friends. +Sara and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They had a big bag with toys and snacks. They wanted to play in the sand and water. Mom and Dad said they had to unpack the bag first and put everything in a safe place. + +Sara and Ben started to unpack the bag. They took out the toys and snacks and put them on a big towel. They saw many pebbles on the sand. Some were shiny, some were smooth, some were colorful. Sara and Ben liked the pebbles. They wanted to collect them and make a necklace. + +They forgot about the toys and snacks. They ran to the pebbles and picked up the ones they liked. They put them in their pockets and hands. They thought the pebbles were cute. They did not see the big wave coming. + +The big wave came and washed away the toys and snacks. It also wet the towel and the bag. Mom and Dad were angry and sad. They said Sara and Ben were not careful and did not listen. They said they had to go home and dry everything. They said they had no more toys and snacks to play and eat. + +Sara and Ben were sorry and sad. They wished they had unpacked the bag and put everything in a safe place. They wished they had not run to the pebbles and forgot about the toys and snacks. They learned that they had to follow the rules and be responsible. They learned that pebbles were not more important than toys and snacks. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read them every day. She read about animals, and stars, and princesses. She liked to read with her mom and dad. They read to her at night, before she went to sleep. + +One day, Lily saw a new book in the library. It was a big book, with a pretty cover. It had a picture of a castle, and a dragon, and a knight. Lily wanted to read it. She asked her mom if she could borrow it. Her mom said yes, but she had to wait. She had to wait until they got home, and until she finished her homework, and until she ate her dinner. Lily said okay, but she was not happy. She wanted to read the book now. + +Lily carried the book with her all day. She looked at the cover, and the pictures, and the words. She tried to read some of the words, but they were hard. She wished she could read them. She wondered what the story was about. She imagined the castle, and the dragon, and the knight. She wanted to know what happened to them. + +When they got home, Lily did her homework. She did it fast, but she did it well. She wanted to read the book. When she ate her dinner, she ate it quick, but she ate it all. She wanted to read the book. When she finished, she asked her mom if she could read the book. Her mom said yes, but she had to brush her teeth, and put on her pajamas, and go to bed. Lily said okay, but she was not happy. She wanted to read the book now. + +Lily brushed her teeth, and put on her pajamas, and went to bed. She took the book with her. She asked her mom if she could read the book. Her mom said yes, but she had to read it with her. She said it was a long book, and a hard book, and a scary book. She said she would read it to her, and help her with the words, and hold her hand. Lily said okay, and she was happy. She wanted to read the book with her mom. + +Lily and her mom opened the book, and started to read. They read about the castle, and the dragon, and the knight. They read about the adventure, and the danger, and the magic. They read until they reached the end, and they found out what happened to them. Lily liked the book. She liked it a lot. She said it was the best book ever. She thanked her mom for reading it to her. Her mom said she was welcome, and she hugged her. She said she was proud of her, and she loved her. She said good night, and turned off the light. Lily said good night, and closed her eyes. She dreamed of the book, and the castle, and the dragon, and the knight. She was happy. +Tim and Sam were playing in the yard. They saw a big box near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tim said. + +"OK!" Sam said. + +They tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy. They could not move it. + +"Maybe we can use this!" Tim said. He found a saw near the shed. He picked it up and ran to the box. + +"Be careful!" Sam said. "That saw is sharp!" + +Tim did not listen. He tried to cut the box with the saw, but he did not know how. He pushed and pulled the saw, but it did not work. + +"Let me try!" Sam said. He took the saw from Tim and lead him to the other side of the box. He showed him how to use the saw. He moved it back and forth, slowly and steadily. He made a hole in the box. + +"Look!" Sam said. He put his hand in the hole and pulled out something. It was a toy car. It was shiny and red. + +"Wow!" Tim said. He put his hand in the hole and pulled out something else. It was a toy truck. It was big and blue. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They had found a treasure. They played with the toys until it was time to go inside. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with scissors and paper. They wanted to make shapes and animals. Lily had a shiny pair of scissors that cut very well. Ben had a dull pair of scissors that did not cut very well. + +"Can I use your scissors, Lily?" Ben asked. "Mine are not good." + +"No, these are mine!" Lily said. "You have your own scissors. Go away!" + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to make a nice shape too. He tried to cut with his scissors, but they only made a small tear. He looked at Lily's scissors again. They were so shiny and sharp. + +He decided to take them from her. He waited until she was busy with her paper. Then he grabbed her scissors and ran away. + +"Hey, give them back!" Lily shouted. She ran after him. She was very mad. + +They both ran around the room, holding the scissors. They did not see the rug on the floor. They tripped and fell. The scissors flew out of their hands. They landed on the couch. + +Lily and Ben both cried. They had cuts on their knees and hands. They hurt a lot. + +Mom heard them and came to see what happened. She saw the scissors and the paper and the cuts. She was very upset. + +"What were you doing with the scissors?" she asked. "You know they are dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or each other." + +Lily and Ben both tried to explain. They both wanted the shiny scissors. They both demanded them. They both were sorry. + +Mom hugged them and cleaned their cuts. She put band-aids on them. She told them to be careful and share. She took away the scissors and gave them crayons and stickers instead. + +Lily and Ben said they were sorry to each other. They decided to make shapes and animals with crayons and stickers. They had fun and forgot about the scissors. They learned a lesson. +Lily liked to bake with her mom. They made cookies and cakes and pies. Lily helped to mix and pour and stir. She also liked to lick the spoon and the bowl. Baking was fun and yummy. + +One day, Lily and her mom baked a big cake for dad's birthday. They put frosting and sprinkles on top. Lily wrote "Happy Birthday Dad" with a tube of blue icing. She was very proud of her cake. She wanted to show it to dad when he came home. + +But Lily was also very sleepy. Baking was hard work. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. Mom said, "Why don't you take a nap, Lily? You can cuddle with your yarn doll. I'll wake you up when dad is here." Lily nodded and hugged her doll. Her doll was soft and warm and had a pink dress and yellow hair. Lily loved her doll. + +Mom tucked Lily in her bed and kissed her cheek. She turned off the light and closed the door. Lily closed her eyes and snuggled with her doll. She dreamed of cake and dad and mom and baking. She was happy and sleepy. She did not hear the doorbell ring or dad's voice or mom's laugh. She slept until mom came to wake her up and say, "Happy Birthday, Dad!" +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to imagine they were different animals. Sara put on a hat and said, "I am a lion. Hear me roar!" Tom put on a hat and said, "I am a monkey. See me swing!" + +They ran and jumped and made noises. They had fun. But then they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running towards them. Sara and Tom were scared. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. + +"Help! Help!" Sara and Tom cried. But no one heard them. The dog caught them and bit them. They screamed and cried. They dropped their hats. The dog took their hats and ran away. + +Sara and Tom were hurt and sad. They had no hats and no fun. They wished they had not imagined they were animals. They wished they had stayed with their mom. +Tim and Sam were playing with their toy cars in the park. They liked to make loud noises and pretend they were racing. Tim had a red car and Sam had a blue car. They were having fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a real loud noise. It was an ambulance. It was coming very fast. It had a siren and lights. Tim and Sam stopped playing and looked at the ambulance. They wondered what was wrong. + +The ambulance stopped near a big tree. A man and a woman got out. They were wearing white clothes. They had a big bag and a stretcher. They ran to the tree. There was a boy lying under the tree. He was not moving. He looked hurt. + +Tim and Sam felt scared and sad. They wanted to help the boy. They walked slowly to the ambulance. They saw the man and the woman lift the boy onto the stretcher. They put him in the ambulance. They were very careful and gentle. + +The man saw Tim and Sam. He smiled at them. He said, "Hello, boys. Thank you for being so humble and quiet. You are very good. The boy fell from the tree and hurt his head. We are taking him to the hospital. He will be okay. Do you want to see him?" + +Tim and Sam nodded. They wanted to see the boy. They hoped he was okay. They followed the man to the ambulance. They saw the boy on the stretcher. He had a bandage on his head. He opened his eyes. He saw Tim and Sam. He smiled at them. He said, "Hi, boys. I'm sorry I scared you. I was trying to get a kite from the tree. I slipped and fell. It hurt a lot. But the man and the woman are very nice. They are helping me. They have a cool ambulance. Do you like it?" + +Tim and Sam smiled back. They said, "Hi, boy. We are sorry you got hurt. We are glad you are okay. We like the ambulance. It is very cool. It has a siren and lights. It can go very fast. It can help people. You are brave. We hope you get better soon." + +The boy said, "Thank you, boys. You are very kind. You are my friends. Maybe we can play together when I get better. Do you like cars?" + +Tim and Sam said, "Yes, we like cars. We have toy cars. We were playing with them in the park. We can share them with you. We can race and make noises. It will be fun." + +The boy said, "That sounds fun. I like cars too. I have a green car. It is my favorite. Maybe we can trade cars. I can give you my green car and you can give me your red car or your blue car. What do you think?" + +Tim and Sam thought for a moment. They liked their cars. But they liked the boy more. They wanted to make him happy. They said, "Okay, boy. We can trade cars. You can have our red car or our blue car. We can have your green car. It is a fair trade. We are happy to share with you." + +The boy said, "Thank you, boys. You are very generous. You are the best friends ever. I love you." + +Tim and Sam said, "You're welcome, boy. We love you too." + +The man and the woman smiled. They were proud of Tim and Sam. They were proud of the boy. They said, "You are all very sweet. You are all very good. You are all very special. We are happy to know you. Now, we have to go. The boy needs to see the doctor. He will be fine. We will come back soon. We will bring you your cars. We will play with you. Goodbye, boys. Take care." + +Tim and Sam said, "Goodbye, man. Goodbye, woman. Goodbye, boy. Take care. See you soon." + +The man and the woman set the siren and the lights on. They drove the ambulance away. Tim and Sam waved at them. They watched them go. They felt happy and sad. They felt proud and humble. They felt like they had learned something. They felt like they had made a difference. They felt like they had made a friend. +Mark is a hippo who likes to play hide and seek with his friends. He is very good at finding hidden places in the water and the mud. One day, he decides to hide behind a big rock near the river. He waits for his friends to find him. + +"Where is Mark?" asks Lily, a pink flamingo. "He is always the best at hiding." + +"Maybe he is under the water," says Ben, a brown monkey. "Let's look there." + +Lily and Ben dive into the water and swim around. They see many fish and frogs, but no Mark. They come out of the water and shake their feathers and fur. + +"He is not under the water," says Lily. "Maybe he is in the mud." + +"Let's look there," says Ben. + +Lily and Ben walk to the mud and dig with their beaks and hands. They see many worms and snails, but no Mark. They come out of the mud and wipe their faces and bodies. + +"He is not in the mud," says Ben. "Where can he be?" + +Suddenly, they hear a loud laugh behind the rock. It is Mark! + +"Ha ha ha! I fooled you!" he says. "You could not find me!" + +Lily and Ben run to the rock and see Mark. He is smiling and happy. + +"Mark, you are so clever!" says Lily. "You found a great hiding place!" + +"Yes, you did!" says Ben. "But now it is our turn to hide. Can you find us?" + +Mark nods and says, "Yes, I can. I love hide and seek. Let's play again!" + +Lily and Ben run away and find new hidden places. Mark counts to ten and then looks for them. He is happy and excited. He likes to play with his friends. +Lily was a gifted girl who loved to grow plants. She had many pots of flowers, herbs and fruits in her garden. She watered them every day and talked to them gently. + +One day, she saw a new plant in a corner of the garden. It was small and green, with tiny white flowers. Lily was curious and went to see it. She bent down and said, "Hello, little plant. What is your name?" + +The plant did not answer, but it seemed to smile at her. Lily smiled back and said, "You are very pretty. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The plant nodded and said, "Yes, please. I am a fairy plant. I came from a faraway land to see you. You are very gifted, Lily. You have a special connection with plants. You can make them happy and healthy." + +Lily was amazed and happy. She said, "Wow, a fairy plant! That is so cool. How did you come here?" + +The plant said, "I flew with the wind. It was a long and tiring journey. I need to rest for a while. Can I stay in your garden?" + +Lily said, "Of course you can. You are welcome here. I will find a nice pot for you and give you some water. You can rest as long as you need." + +The plant said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and generous. I have a gift for you. When I am rested, I will show you some magic. You will love it." + +Lily said, "Thank you, fairy plant. You are very sweet and wonderful. I can't wait to see your magic. You are the best gift I ever had." +Sara was a delicate girl who liked to play with her dolls and draw pictures. She had many friends at school, but sometimes they were too loud and rough for her. She did not like to run or jump or shout, because she felt tired and hurt. + +One day, Sara's teacher told the class that they were going to have a special day. They were going to visit a farm and see the animals and plants. Sara was excited, because she loved animals and plants. She wanted to see the cows and the chickens and the flowers. + +But when they got to the farm, Sara did not have a good time. The other children ran and jumped and shouted, and they scared the animals and broke the plants. Sara tried to stay away from them, but they pushed her and teased her. They said she was too weak and boring. Sara felt sad and angry. + +She ran away from the farm and found a quiet spot under a big tree. She sat down and cried. She wished she had stayed at home with her dolls and pictures. She did not want to be with the other children anymore. + +Then she heard a soft voice. It was a bird that was sitting on a branch above her. The bird said, "Hello, little girl. Why are you crying?" + +Sara looked up and saw the bird. It was a delicate bird, with bright feathers and a sweet song. Sara said, "Hello, bird. I am crying because the other children are mean to me. They don't like me because I am delicate. They say I am too weak and boring." + +The bird said, "That is not true. You are not weak or boring. You are delicate and beautiful. You have a gentle heart and a creative mind. You can do many things that they cannot. You can love and care for the animals and plants. You can draw and sing and make stories. You are special and wonderful." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, bird. You are very kind and wise. You make me feel better." + +The bird said, "You are welcome, little girl. But you should not stay here alone. You should go back to the farm and join the other children. They are not all mean. Some of them are nice and friendly. They may not understand you, but they can learn from you. You can teach them how to be delicate and beautiful. You can show them how to love and care for the animals and plants. You can share your drawings and songs and stories. You can be their friend." + +Sara said, "But I am tired and hurt. I don't want to go back." + +The bird said, "Then you should rest for a while. Rest is good for delicate things. It makes them stronger and happier. But don't rest too long. You have a special day to enjoy. You have a lot to see and do and learn. You have a lot to give and receive. You have a lot to live and love." + +Sara said, "You are right, bird. I will rest for a while, and then I will go back. Thank you for your advice and your company. You are a good friend." + +The bird said, "You are welcome, little girl. And you are a good friend too. Goodbye and good luck." + +The bird flew away, and Sara closed her eyes. She rested under the tree, and felt the sun and the breeze and the peace. She rested her body and her mind and her soul. She rested, and she was ready. + +The moral of the story is: Being delicate is not a weakness, but a strength. Delicate things can be beautiful and creative and kind. They can also be brave and resilient and generous. They can rest when they need to, and then they can shine. They can be themselves, and they can be friends. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a big bag of peanuts that they shared with the squirrels. One day, a new squirrel came to the park. He had rough fur and sharp teeth. He saw Tim and Sam's bag of peanuts and wanted some. + +"Hello, friends," he said. "Can I borrow some peanuts from you?" + +Tim and Sam looked at each other. They did not know this squirrel. They did not like his rough fur and sharp teeth. They were afraid he would take all their peanuts and not give them back. + +"No, you can't," Tim said. "These are our peanuts. We worked hard to get them. Go find your own." + +The new squirrel frowned. He did not like Tim's answer. He thought Tim and Sam were mean and selfish. He decided to take their peanuts by force. + +He jumped on the bag and tried to rip it open with his teeth. Tim and Sam were shocked. They did not want to lose their peanuts. They tried to pull the bag away from the new squirrel. They started to fight. + +"Stop it, stop it!" a voice said. It was Mama Squirrel, the oldest and wisest squirrel in the park. She saw the fight and came to stop it. She scolded the new squirrel for being rude and greedy. She told him to apologize to Tim and Sam and to share with them. She also scolded Tim and Sam for being rude and stingy. She told them to forgive the new squirrel and to share with him. She said that sharing was caring and that friends should be kind to each other. + +The new squirrel felt sorry for what he did. He said he was sorry to Tim and Sam and offered them some of his own nuts. Tim and Sam felt sorry for what they said. They said they were sorry to the new squirrel and invited him to join them. They all shared their peanuts and became friends. Mama Squirrel smiled and gave them all a hug. She was proud of them for learning their lesson. She said that borrowing and lending were good, but only with respect and trust. She said that peanuts were good, but friendship was better. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big red truck with a sign that said "Circus". They ran to the truck and saw a man with a funny hat and a long coat. + +"Hello, kids," the man said. "Do you want to see something amazing?" + +"Yes, yes!" Tom and Lily said. + +The man smiled and opened the back of the truck. Inside, there was a big cage with a lock. In the cage, there was a lion with a golden mane. The lion looked sleepy and bored. + +"This is Leo, the famous circus lion," the man said. "He can do many tricks, like jump, roll and roar. But he is very shy and only listens to me. Do you want to see him raise his paw?" + +"Yes, yes!" Tom and Lily said. + +The man took out a whistle and a stick. He blew the whistle and pointed the stick at the lion. The lion opened his eyes and raised his paw. Tom and Lily clapped and cheered. + +"Wow, he is so smart!" Tom said. + +"He is so big and strong!" Lily said. + +The man blew the whistle again and the lion lowered his paw. He looked at the man and licked his lips. + +"Good boy, Leo," the man said. "Now, do you want to see him roar?" + +"Yes, yes!" Tom and Lily said. + +The man blew the whistle and pointed the stick at the lion. The lion opened his mouth and roared. Tom and Lily gasped and covered their ears. The roar was very loud and scary. + +"Wow, he is so brave!" Tom said. + +"He is so loud and fierce!" Lily said. + +The man blew the whistle and the lion closed his mouth. He looked at the man and licked his lips again. + +"Good boy, Leo," the man said. "Now, do you want to see him jump?" + +"No, no!" Tom and Lily said. + +They were afraid that the lion would jump out of the cage and chase them. They ran away from the truck and back to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, we saw a famous circus lion!" Tom said. + +"He raised his paw and roared!" Lily said. + +"Really? That sounds exciting," their mom said. "But did you stay away from the cage and the lock?" + +"Yes, mom, we did," Tom and Lily said. + +They hugged their mom and told her all about the lion. They were happy that they saw something amazing, but they were also happy that they were safe. +Sara and Ben are friends who like to play pirates. They have a big box that they pretend is a ship. They also have a flag with a skull on it. The skull is scary and cool. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a real pirate hat and a sword. He looks like a real pirate. Sara and Ben are envious. They want to play with him. + +"Hi, we are pirates too. Can we play with you?" Sara asks the new boy. + +The new boy looks at them and laughs. "You are not pirates. You have a silly box and a fake flag. You are just kids. Go away." + +Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They don't like the new boy. He is mean and rude. + +They go back to their box and their flag. They wave their flag and shout. "We are the best pirates. We don't need you. You are a bad pirate. You have no friends." + +The new boy hears them and feels lonely. He wishes he had friends to play with. He looks at his hat and his sword. They are not fun without someone to share them with. + +He walks to Sara and Ben and says. "I'm sorry. I was wrong. You are good pirates. Can I play with you?" + +Sara and Ben look at him and smile. They are happy and kind. They say. "Yes, you can play with us. We can share our box and our flag. You can share your hat and your sword. We can be friends." + +They all play pirates together. They have fun and laugh. They wave their flag and their sword. They are the best pirates. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has many old things inside. They want to discover what they are. + +They open the box and see a funny machine. It has a round thing and a long thing. They touch the round thing and it makes a noise. They hear a voice from the machine. It says something they do not understand. + +"Hello, hello, can you hear me?" the voice says. + +"What is that?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. It is a strange language," Mia says. + +They try to talk to the voice, but the voice does not answer. They think it is hard to learn a new language. They wonder who the voice is and where it comes from. + +They show the machine to their mom. She smiles and tells them it is an old radio. It can play music and talk from far away. She explains that the voice is speaking in another language. She says there are many languages in the world, and some are hard and some are easy. + +"Can you teach us a new language, mom?" Ben and Mia ask. + +"Sure, I can teach you some words. How about we start with hello?" mom says. + +She teaches them how to say hello in different languages. They repeat after her and have fun. They discover that learning a new language can be fun too. +It was a gloomy day. The sky was gray and the wind was cold. Anna and Ben were bored. They had no school and no friends to play with. They sat on the couch and looked at the fireplace. The fireplace was empty. There was no fire, no warmth, no light. + +"I wish we had some wood to make a fire," Anna said. + +"Me too," Ben said. "Maybe we can find some in the shed." + +They put on their coats and boots and went outside. They walked to the shed in the backyard. The shed was old and dark. They opened the door and looked inside. There were some tools, some boxes, and some spiders. But there was no wood. + +"Where is the wood?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe Dad used it all." + +They felt sad and cold. They closed the door and went back to the house. They took off their coats and boots and sat on the couch again. They looked at the fireplace. The fireplace was still empty. + +"I want a fire," Anna said. + +"Me too," Ben said. + +They started to weep. They wept and wept. They felt lonely and hopeless. + +Then they heard a sound. It was the sound of a car. It was Dad's car. He was home from work. They ran to the door and opened it. They saw Dad smiling and holding something. + +"Hi, kids," Dad said. "I have a surprise for you." + +He showed them what he was holding. It was a big bag of wood. He had bought it at the store. + +"Wood!" Anna and Ben shouted. They were happy and excited. + +They hugged Dad and helped him carry the wood to the fireplace. They watched Dad make a fire. The fire was bright and warm and cozy. They sat by the fire and smiled. + +"Thank you, Dad," Anna and Ben said. + +"You're welcome, kids," Dad said. "I love you." + +They loved him too. They felt safe and happy. They forgot about the gloomy day. They enjoyed the fire. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big truck and Mia had a doll. They were having fun, but they also wanted to watch TV. + +"Can we watch TV now?" Ben asked his mom, who was reading a book on the couch. + +"Not yet, sweetie. You have to play for a little longer. TV is not good for you all the time," mom said. + +Ben and Mia made a face. They did not like mom's opinion. They thought TV was very good and fun. + +They went back to playing, but they were not happy. They looked at the TV and wished they could turn it on. + +Then, Ben had an idea. He whispered to Mia, "Let's wait until mom is not looking. Then we can sneak to the TV and press the button. She will not know." + +Mia nodded. She thought it was a good idea. She wanted to watch TV too. + +They waited for a few minutes, until mom turned a page in her book. Then, they crawled quietly to the TV. Ben reached for the button and pressed it. + +The TV turned on and made a loud noise. Mom looked up and saw Ben and Mia by the TV. She was very angry. + +"Ben! Mia! What are you doing? I told you not to watch TV!" mom shouted. + +Ben and Mia were scared. They paused and did not know what to say. They felt ashamed. They knew they did something bad. + +They ran to mom and hugged her. They said they were sorry. + +Mom hugged them back. She said she loved them, but they had to listen to her. She said TV was not good for them all the time. She said they had to play with their toys and use their imagination. + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said they understood. They said they would not do it again. + +Mom smiled. She said she was glad. She turned off the TV and took them to the living room. She gave them some cookies and milk. She said they could watch TV later, but only for a little while. + +Ben and Mia smiled. They said thank you. They ate their cookies and milk. They played with their toys and used their imagination. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jug on the table. It was full of juice. They wanted some juice, but they could not reach the jug. + +"Let's climb on the chair," said Lily. "Then we can get the jug." + +"OK," said Ben. He followed Lily to the chair. They climbed on it and grabbed the jug. But the jug was heavy and slippery. They lost their balance and fell down. The jug fell too and broke. Juice spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" said Lily and Ben. They were scared and wet. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the broken jug. She was angry. + +"What did you do?" she asked. "Why did you climb on the chair and touch the jug? You could have hurt yourself!" + +"We are sorry, Mom," said Lily and Ben. "We were thirsty and wanted some juice." + +Mom sighed. She was still angry, but she was also worried. She checked if they were OK. Then she cleaned the mess and the glass. She gave them some water and a hug. + +"Next time, ask me for juice," she said. "Don't climb on the chair and touch things that are not for you. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom," said Lily and Ben. They nodded and said sorry again. They learned their lesson. They did not climb on the chair and touch the jug anymore. +Tim and Tom are brothers. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. You have to think hard to win. + +One day, Tim and Tom find a big box in the attic. Inside the box, there is a shiny chess set. The pieces are made of metal and they sparkle. Tim and Tom are very happy. They want to play with the new chess set. + +But first, they have to polish the pieces. They get a cloth and some soap. They rub the pieces gently until they are clean and bright. They put them on the board and admire them. + +"Wow, they look so pretty!" Tim says. + +"Yes, they do. Let's play!" Tom says. + +They sit down and start the game. Tim moves a white piece. Tom moves a black piece. They take turns and try to outsmart each other. They are both very intelligent. + +They have fun playing chess with the shiny pieces. They forget about the time and the noise. They only hear the sound of the pieces clicking on the board. They are happy. +Ben and Mia like to sit on the big sofa and watch TV. They like to see the animals and the songs and the stories. Sometimes they get bored and want to play with their toys or run outside. + +One day, they see a new show on TV. It is about a boy who has a cream that can make anything original. He can change the color, the shape, the size, and the sound of anything he wants. He can make a red ball into a blue star, or a yellow duck into a green frog, or a loud drum into a quiet flute. + +Ben and Mia think this is very fun and cool. They want to have a cream like that too. They look around the house and find a jar of white cream in the bathroom. They think this is the same cream as the boy on TV. They take the jar and go to their room. + +They start to put the cream on their toys and clothes and books. They hope they will change into something original. But nothing happens. The cream is just sticky and messy and smells bad. Ben and Mia are sad and confused. They wonder why the cream does not work. + +Then they hear their mom coming upstairs. She sees the cream all over the room and on Ben and Mia. She is very angry and surprised. She tells them that the cream is not for playing. It is for her face. It is very expensive and special. She says they have to clean up the mess and say sorry. + +Ben and Mia feel sorry and ashamed. They did not know the cream was for mom. They did not know it was expensive and special. They thought it was for fun and original. They say sorry to mom and help her clean up the room. They learn that TV is not always real and that they should not touch things that are not theirs. They hug mom and say they love her. Mom hugs them back and says she loves them too. She says they can watch TV again, but only after they finish their homework and chores. Ben and Mia agree and promise to be good. They still like to sit on the big sofa and watch TV, but they also like to play with their toys and run outside. They do not need a cream to make things original. They have their own imagination and creativity. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with some ducks. They wanted to feed the ducks some bread. + +"Look, Tom, a crocodile!" Lily shouted. She pointed to a long, green thing in the water. + +"That's not a crocodile, Lily. That's a log," Tom said. He laughed at Lily. + +But Lily was not wrong. The log was a crocodile. It opened its big mouth and snapped at the ducks. The ducks flew away, quacking loudly. + +The crocodile saw Lily and Tom. It was hungry and crazy. It crawled out of the pond and chased them. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom screamed. He grabbed Lily's hand and ran to the gate. + +The crocodile was fast and angry. It followed them, roaring and snapping. + +Lily and Tom reached the gate. They saw a man in a uniform. He had a big stick and a net. + +"Help, help, there's a crocodile!" Lily and Tom cried. + +The man saw the crocodile. He was brave and smart. He threw the net over the crocodile and hit it with the stick. + +The crocodile stopped chasing Lily and Tom. It was trapped and scared. + +The man called his friends. They came with a truck and a cage. They put the crocodile in the cage and drove away. + +"Thank you, thank you, you saved us!" Lily and Tom said to the man. + +The man smiled and hugged them. He said, "You're welcome, kids. Don't worry, the crocodile will return to the zoo. It escaped from there this morning. It was a crazy crocodile." +Tom is a big boy who likes to jog. He jogs every day with his dad and his dog. They jog in the park, on the road, and on the hill. Tom likes to jog because it makes him happy and healthy. + +One day, Tom has an exam at school. He has to write and draw and count. He is a little nervous, but he remembers what his dad told him. He said, "Jogging helps you think and learn. If you jog before your exam, you will do well." + +So, Tom wakes up early and jogs with his dad and his dog. He jogs in the park, on the road, and on the hill. He feels happy and healthy. He says, "I am ready for my exam!" + +Tom goes to school and does his exam. He writes and draws and counts. He does very well. His teacher is proud of him. She says, "You are a smart and healthy boy, Tom. You did a great job on your exam!" + +Tom is happy. He thanks his teacher and his dad and his dog. He says, "Jogging helped me think and learn. I love to jog!" +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to organize them. They left them all over the floor, in the closet, and under the bed. Their mom and dad always told them to clean up their toys, but they did not listen. + +One day, they got a new toy from their grandma. It was a big, soft, and expensive teddy bear. They loved it very much and hugged it and kissed it. They named it Fluffy. They took it everywhere they went, even to the park and the store. + +But they still did not organize their toys. They threw Fluffy on the floor with the other toys when they were done playing. They did not notice that Fluffy's ear got caught in a knot of string from another toy. The string was very tight and hard to untie. + +The next day, they wanted to play with Fluffy again. But they could not find him. They looked all over the floor, in the closet, and under the bed. They asked their mom and dad, but they did not know where Fluffy was. They started to cry and feel sad. + +Then, they saw a small piece of Fluffy's ear sticking out from a pile of toys. They ran to it and pulled it out. But they were shocked to see that Fluffy's ear was ripped off by the knot of string. They felt very sorry and guilty. They wished they had organized their toys and taken care of Fluffy. + +They hugged Fluffy and said, "We are so sorry, Fluffy. We love you. We will never leave you on the floor again. We will organize our toys and keep them in a safe place. Please forgive us, Fluffy." + +They learned their lesson and started to organize their toys every day. They also fixed Fluffy's ear with some glue and a bandage. They gave him extra hugs and kisses. Fluffy was happy and so were they. They realized that organizing their toys was not only good for them, but also for their toys. They understood that if they loved something, they had to take care of it. +Ben and Mia were playing hide and seek in the park. Ben was the seeker and Mia was the hider. Mia ran to a big tree and hid behind it. She was very quiet and hoped Ben would not find her. + +Ben looked around and searched for Mia. He could not see her anywhere. He called out, "Mia, where are you? I can't find you!" He heard a giggle from behind the tree. He ran to the tree and peeked behind it. He saw Mia and shouted, "I found you!" + +Mia jumped out and said, "No, you didn't! You cheated! You heard me laugh!" She was angry and ran away from Ben. Ben followed her and said, "I did not cheat! You laughed too loud! Come back, Mia!" + +Mia ran to the slide and climbed up. She slid down and ran to the swings. She hoped Ben would not catch her. She swung high and felt happy. She forgot about Ben. + +Ben ran to the slide and climbed up. He slid down and ran to the swings. He saw Mia swinging and smiled. He reached out his hand and said, "Mia, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you mad. Can we be friends again?" + +Mia looked at Ben and saw his hand. She felt sorry too. She stopped swinging and grabbed his hand. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry too. I didn't mean to run away. Can we play together again?" + +Ben and Mia hugged and said, "Yes, we can!" They were friends again. They played hide and seek again, but this time they did not cheat or get angry. They had fun and laughed a lot. They did not care if it was dark or light. They only cared about each other. +Lily was a little girl who loved animals. She had a dog, a cat, and a fish at home. She liked to play with them and give them hugs and treats. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big sign that said "Animal Shelter". She asked her mom what it meant. + +"An animal shelter is a place where animals who have no home go," her mom explained. "They are sad and lonely and need someone to love them and take care of them." + +Lily felt sorry for the animals. She wanted to help them. She asked her mom if they could go inside and see them. Her mom agreed and they walked into the shelter. + +There were many animals in the shelter. Some were in cages, some were in pens, and some were in rooms. Lily saw dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and more. She wanted to pet them all, but her mom told her to be careful and gentle. She also told her to ask the people who worked there if she could touch them. + +Lily saw a small dog in a cage. He was bald, except for a few patches of fur on his head and tail. He looked scared and sad. He had a sign on his cage that said "Please adopt me. I have a skin problem, but I am very sweet and friendly. I need a special home and a lot of love." + +Lily felt a tug in her heart. She wanted to make the dog happy. She asked her mom if they could adopt him. Her mom looked at the dog and smiled. + +"He is very cute, but he also needs a lot of care and attention. He might need medicine and special food and baths. Are you sure you want to take him home?" her mom asked. + +Lily nodded. She was sure. She loved the dog and wanted to be his friend. She asked the people who worked there if they could adopt him. They said yes, but they also said they had to recommend some things to do for him. They gave Lily and her mom a paper with instructions and tips. They also gave them a collar, a leash, a toy, and some food for the dog. + +Lily and her mom thanked them and took the dog home. They named him Spot, because he had a spot on his head. They gave him a warm bed, a bowl of water, and some food. They played with him and cuddled him. They followed the instructions and tips from the shelter. They took him to the vet and got him medicine and shampoo. They gave him baths and brushed him gently. They told him they loved him every day. + +Spot was very happy. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was no longer scared and sad. He was part of a family. He had a home and a lot of love. + +Lily learned that animals need love and care, no matter how they look. She learned that being bald is not bad, it is just different. She learned that adopting an animal from a shelter is a good thing to do, because it helps them and makes them happy. She learned that love can heal and change lives. She was very proud of her dog and herself. She was a good and kind girl. +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big tray in the kitchen. They decided to use it as a boat and sail on the carpet. They put some of their toys on the tray and pushed it around. + +"Look, Sue, we are sailing on the sea!" Tom said. "We are pirates and we have treasure!" + +"Yes, Tom, we are pirates and we have treasure!" Sue said. "But we have to watch out for sharks and storms!" + +They pretended that the sofa was a shark and the pillows were waves. They had a lot of fun sailing on the tray. + +But they did not notice that their mom was coming home from work. She had a big cake in her hands that she had bought for their birthday. She opened the door and saw Tom and Sue playing with the tray. + +"Oh, no!" she said. "What are you doing with my tray? It is not a toy, it is for the cake!" + +She was very angry and sad. She put the cake on the table and took the tray from Tom and Sue. She scolded them for being crazy and careless. She told them to go to their room and think about what they had done. + +Tom and Sue felt very sorry and ashamed. They realized that they had made a big mistake. They had ruined their mom's surprise and made her unhappy. They wished they had not played with the tray. + +They went to their room and hugged each other. They said they were sorry to each other and to their mom. They learned that they should not use things that are not theirs without asking. They also learned that they should be more careful and respectful with their mom's things. + +They decided to make a card for their mom and say they loved her. They hoped that she would forgive them and still give them some cake. They also hoped that they could still play with their toys, but not with the tray. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. One day, their mom said she had to go to the store and buy some food. She told them to be good and not touch anything in the kitchen. + +But Lila and Ben were curious. They saw a big basket of onions on the counter. They wondered what they were. They decided to take one and play with it. They threw it to each other, rolled it on the floor, and pretended it was a ball. + +"Look, this onion is so fun!" Lila said. + +"Yeah, it is!" Ben agreed. + +But then, the onion broke. It made a loud noise and a bad smell. Lila and Ben started to cry. Their eyes hurt and their noses stung. They dropped the onion and ran to the couch. + +Mom came back from the store. She saw the mess in the kitchen and the onion on the floor. She was angry and sad. + +"What did you do?" she asked. + +"We played with the onion, Mom. We're sorry," Lila and Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She hugged them and wiped their tears. + +"Listen, my loves. Onions are not toys. They are food. They make our food tasty and healthy. But they also make us cry when we cut them or break them. You should never play with food. You should respect it and be thankful for it. Do you understand?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for what they did. They said they were sorry again and helped Mom clean the kitchen. + +Mom smiled. She said she forgave them and loved them. She also said she had a surprise for them. She took out a new toy from her bag. It was a puzzle with many colors and shapes. + +"Look, this is a toy. It is fun and not boring. It also helps you learn and think. You can play with it together and have a good time. But you have to be careful and not lose any pieces. Do you like it?" + +Lila and Ben smiled. They thanked Mom and hugged her. They said they liked the puzzle very much. They took it to their room and started to play with it. They forgot about the onion and the mess. They learned their lesson and never played with food again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also find some shiny things in the snow. They are jewelry. They are earrings and necklaces and rings. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pretty ring!" Anna says. She puts it on her finger. It is icy and cold. + +"Wow, Anna, it is so shiny!" Ben says. He finds a necklace. He puts it around his neck. It is icy and cold too. + +"Let's carry the jewelry to Mommy. She will like them," Anna says. She takes off the ring and puts it in her pocket. Ben takes off the necklace and puts it in his pocket too. + +They run to the house with the jewelry. They are happy and excited. They want to show Mommy their treasure. + +"Mommy, Mommy, look what we found!" they say. They take out the jewelry from their pockets and show Mommy. + +Mommy smiles and hugs them. She says, "You found some beautiful jewelry, my sweeties. But do you know where they came from?" + +Anna and Ben shake their heads. They do not know. + +Mommy says, "They came from Mrs. Jones, our neighbor. She lost them yesterday when she was walking her dog. She was very sad. She loves her jewelry. They were a gift from her husband." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for Mrs. Jones. They do not want to keep her jewelry. They want to give it back to her. + +"Can we carry the jewelry to Mrs. Jones, Mommy?" they ask. + +Mommy says, "Of course, my darlings. That is very kind and honest of you. Let's go and make Mrs. Jones happy." + +They put on their coats and hats and gloves. They carry the jewelry to Mrs. Jones. She is very surprised and happy to see them. She thanks them and gives them a big hug. She says, "You are the best children in the world. You made my day. You can keep one piece of jewelry each as a reward." + +Anna and Ben choose a ring and a necklace. They are happy and proud. They say, "Thank you, Mrs. Jones. We are happy to help you. We like your jewelry. They are icy and shiny." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a cute dog. The dog is brown and white. It has a collar, but no name. + +"Hello, dog," Anna says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog wags its tail. It likes Anna and Ben. They throw a ball for the dog. The dog runs and catches the ball. They have fun. + +But then, a mean man comes. He has a big net. He wants to catch the dog. + +"Hey, that's my dog!" the man says. "Give it to me!" + +But Anna and Ben know he is lying. The dog is scared of the man. It barks and hides behind them. + +"No, he is not your dog!" Ben says. "He is our friend!" + +The man is angry. He tries to grab the dog with his net. But Anna and Ben are brave. They rescue the dog. They run away from the man. They look for an escape. + +They see a lady. She is nice. She has a car. + +"Help us, please!" Anna says. "This man is bad. He wants to take our dog!" + +The lady sees the man. She sees the dog. She understands. + +"Get in the car, quick!" the lady says. "I'll take you to a safe place!" + +Anna and Ben and the dog get in the car. The lady drives away. The man can't catch them. They escape. + +The lady takes them to a shelter. The shelter has many dogs and cats. They are all cute. They all need homes. + +The lady works at the shelter. She checks the dog. She sees the collar. She reads a number. + +"This dog is lost," the lady says. "He has a family. They are looking for him. I can call them. They will be happy to see him." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They love the dog. They want to keep him. + +But they also want the dog to be happy. They know he misses his family. + +"Can we say goodbye to him?" Anna asks. + +"Of course," the lady says. "You can hug him and kiss him. You are good friends. You saved him." + +Anna and Ben hug the dog and kiss him. They tell him they love him. They tell him to be happy. + +The dog licks their faces. He thanks them. He loves them too. + +Soon, the dog's family comes. They are happy to see him. They thank Anna and Ben and the lady. They say they are heroes. + +Anna and Ben smile. They are proud. They did a good thing. + +They wave goodbye to the dog. They hope to see him again. + +They go back to the park. They play some more. + +They are still friends. +Lily and Ben are going to grandma's house for the weekend. They have to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Lily picks her favorite doll and a book. Ben picks his truck and a ball. + +"Are you ready?" mom asks. She has a big mop in her hand. She is cleaning the floor. + +"Yes, mom!" Lily and Ben say. They run to the door with their bags. + +"Wait a minute," mom says. "You have to help me first. Take this mop and wipe the floor. It is dirty." + +Lily and Ben groan. They don't like to mop. They want to go to grandma's house. They take the mop and start to wipe the floor. They make loud noises with their mouths. They pretend the mop is a monster. + +"Rrrrr! I am a mop monster! I will eat you!" Lily says. + +"Ah! Help me! The mop monster is chasing me!" Ben says. + +They laugh and run around the room. They make the floor wet and soapy. + +Mom shakes her head. She smiles. She thinks Lily and Ben are funny. She helps them finish the mop. She says, "OK, now you can go. Have fun at grandma's house. I love you." + +"I love you too, mom!" Lily and Ben say. They hug mom and go to the car. They are happy. They can't wait to see grandma. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. They run, jump and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a new slide at the park. It is big and orange. It looks fun. Anna and Ben want to try it. + +"Can I go first?" Anna asks. + +"OK, you can go first," Ben says. He is nice. + +Anna climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She slides down fast. She laughs. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Anna says. + +She gives Ben a high five. + +"Now it is your turn," Anna says. + +Ben climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He slides down fast. He laughs. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Ben says. + +He gives Anna a hug. + +They slide again and again. They have more fun. + +They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Lollipop Shop". They ran to the shop and looked at all the colorful lollipops. + +"I want the red one!" Anna said. "It looks like a cherry." + +"I want the blue one!" Ben said. "It looks like a sky." + +They each had one coin to buy a lollipop. They gave their coins to the shop lady and got their lollipops. They were very happy. + +They went back to the park and licked their lollipops. They tasted sweet and yummy. They saw a boy and a girl sitting on a bench. The boy had a green lollipop and the girl had a yellow one. They looked at Anna and Ben and made faces. + +"Your lollipops are boring!" the boy said. "Ours are better!" + +"Yeah, ours are bigger and brighter!" the girl said. "You are silly!" + +Anna and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like the boy and the girl. They thought they were mean and rude. + +"Who are they?" Anna asked. "Why are they so mean?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they are jealous of us." + +"Jealous?" Anna asked. "What does that mean?" + +"It means they want what we have," Ben said. "But they can't have it." + +"Oh," Anna said. "That's silly. We can share our lollipops if they want." + +"No, we can't," Ben said. "They don't deserve our lollipops. They are not nice." + +Anna thought for a moment. She had an idea. + +"I dare you to go to them and say 'Our lollipops are better than yours!'" she said to Ben. + +Ben looked at Anna. He was scared. He did not want to go to the boy and the girl. They might be mean to him. + +But he also did not want to say no to Anna. He wanted to be brave and make her happy. + +"OK, I dare you to go with me," he said to Anna. + +Anna nodded. She was scared too. But she also wanted to be brave and make Ben happy. + +They held hands and walked to the boy and the girl. They looked at them and said "Our lollipops are better than yours!" + +The boy and the girl were surprised. They did not expect Anna and Ben to say that. They felt angry and ashamed. + +They tried to say something back, but they could not think of anything. They looked at their lollipops and saw that they were smaller and duller than Anna and Ben's. + +They realized that Anna and Ben were right. Their lollipops were better than theirs. + +They felt sorry and embarrassed. They wished they had not been mean and rude. + +They looked at Anna and Ben and said "We are sorry. We were mean and rude. Can we be friends?" + +Anna and Ben smiled. They were happy. They forgave the boy and the girl. + +They said "Yes, we can be friends. Do you want to share our lollipops?" + +The boy and the girl nodded. They said "Yes, please. Thank you." + +They each broke their lollipops in half and gave one half to the other. They tasted each other's lollipops and found that they were all sweet and yummy. + +They laughed and talked and played in the park. They became friends. + +They learned that being mean and rude is not good. Being nice and kind is better. + +They learned that sharing is caring. And caring is sweet. Like lollipops. +Tom and Sue like to play near the creek. The creek has water and fish and rocks. They can splash and catch and throw. But Mom and Dad say they have to be obedient. They have to stay away from the big bridge. The big bridge is old and dangerous. It can fall and hurt them. + +One day, Tom and Sue see a big ball on the other side of the creek. The ball is red and shiny and bouncy. They want the ball very much. They look at the big bridge. It does not look so old and dangerous. They think they can cross it and get the ball. They forget to be obedient. + +They start to walk on the big bridge. The bridge makes noises. It creaks and cracks and groans. Tom and Sue are scared. They want to go back. But the bridge is too weak. It breaks and falls. Tom and Sue fall into the creek. The water is cold and deep and fast. They scream for help. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They run to the creek. They see Tom and Sue in the water. They are very worried. They jump into the creek. They swim and grab and pull. They provide help to Tom and Sue. They bring them to the shore. They are wet and cold and scared. But they are safe. + +Mom and Dad hug Tom and Sue. They are happy they are alive. But they are also angry. They scold Tom and Sue. They tell them they were very naughty. They broke the rule. They put themselves in danger. They have to be obedient. They have to listen to Mom and Dad. They know what is best for them. + +Tom and Sue are sorry. They cry and say sorry. They promise to be obedient. They do not want the ball anymore. They just want Mom and Dad. They love them very much. Mom and Dad love them too. They forgive them. They take them home. They dry them and warm them and feed them. They are a family. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time, and saw many things. They saw cows, trees, mountains, and bridges. + +They arrived at a big house by the lake. It was their vacation home. They ran out of the car and hugged Grandma and Grandpa, who were waiting for them. Grandma and Grandpa were very kind and compassionate. They loved Lily and Ben very much. + +Lily and Ben wanted to play by the lake. They put on their swimsuits and ran to the water. They splashed and laughed and had fun. They saw ducks, fish, and frogs. They made sand castles and collected shells. + +But then, Lily tripped on a rock and fell. She scraped her knee and it hurt. She cried and cried. Ben heard her and ran to her. He helped her up and hugged her. He said, "Don't cry, Lily. I'm here for you. You'll be okay." + +He took her to Grandma and Grandpa, who cleaned her wound and put a band-aid on it. They kissed her and comforted her. They said, "You're very brave, Lily. We're proud of you. You'll feel better soon." + +Lily smiled and thanked them. She felt better. She hugged Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You're a good brother. You're very compassionate." + +Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're a good sister. I love you." + +They went back to the lake and played some more. They had a wonderful vacation. They were very happy. +Lily and Anna are sisters. They like to play in the garden. They see a big pile of leaves. Lily says, "Let's make a fire with the leaves." Anna says, "No, fire is bad. Fire can burn us and the house." + +But Lily does not listen. She takes a match from the kitchen. She lights the match and throws it on the leaves. The leaves catch fire. The fire is big and hot. Lily and Anna are scared. They run away from the fire. + +Mama and Papa hear the fire. They come out of the house. They see the fire and the sisters. They are angry and worried. They call the firemen. The firemen come with a big truck. They spray water on the fire. They put out the fire. + +Mama and Papa hug Lily and Anna. They are glad they are safe. But they are also sad. The fire burned some of the flowers and the grass. The fire also burned Lily's hair. Her hair is brown and curly. But now her hair is short and black. Lily cries. She does not like her hair. + +Mama and Papa say, "Lily, you were very naughty. You should not play with fire. Fire is dangerous. Fire can burn you and everything. You are lucky you did not get hurt. But you hurt your sister and the garden. You have to say sorry to Anna and the garden. And you have to grow your hair again." + +Lily says sorry to Anna and the garden. She says sorry to Mama and Papa. She says she will not play with fire again. She says she will be a good sister. Anna says she forgives Lily. She says she still loves Lily. She says they can play with other things. They can play with dolls and books and balls. + +Mama and Papa smile. They say they love Lily and Anna. They say they are proud of them. They say they can have a snack. They go inside the house. They have cookies and milk. Lily and Anna are happy. They hug each other. They say they are the best sisters. +Sara and Tom are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Sara finds a big worm and shows it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, a worm!" Sara says. "It is long and slimy and wiggly. Do you want to touch it?" + +Tom shakes his head. He does not like worms. He thinks they are yucky and scary. He hates worms. + +"No, Sara, I do not want to touch it. Put it back in the dirt. I do not like worms. They make me feel icky." Tom says. + +Sara does not understand. She thinks worms are fun and cool. She likes to watch them move and curl. She does not hate worms. + +"Why do you not like worms, Tom? They are not yucky or scary. They are nice and friendly. They help the plants grow. They do not hurt you." Sara says. + +Tom does not want to talk about worms. He wants to play with something else. He sees a ball on the grass. He runs to get it. + +"Come on, Sara, let us play with the ball. The ball is round and bouncy and colorful. I like the ball. The ball makes me happy." Tom says. + +Sara puts the worm back in the dirt. She says goodbye to the worm. She hopes the worm is happy too. She runs to join Tom. She likes the ball too. She likes to play with Tom. + +"Okay, Tom, let us play with the ball. The ball is fun and cool. I like the ball too. The ball makes me happy too." Sara says. + +They play with the ball for a long time. They throw it and catch it and kick it. They laugh and smile and have fun. They forget about the worm. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big umbrella. It was red and yellow and had dots. + +"Let's sail with the umbrella!" Lily said. She held the umbrella and ran. The wind made the umbrella fly like a boat. + +"Wait for me!" Ben said. He ran after Lily. He wanted to sail too. + +But the park was busy. There were many people and dogs and bikes. Lily and Ben had to be careful. They did not want to bump into anyone. + +They saw a pond. It had ducks and fish and water lilies. Lily and Ben wanted to sail on the pond. + +"Let's go there!" Lily said. She ran to the pond with the umbrella. + +But a big dog saw them. It barked and chased them. It wanted to play with the umbrella. + +"Help!" Lily and Ben said. They were scared of the dog. They dropped the umbrella and ran away. + +The dog grabbed the umbrella. It bit and tore it. It made holes and rips. The umbrella was ruined. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They liked the umbrella. They wanted to sail with it. + +They went to find the owner of the umbrella. They said sorry. They gave the umbrella back. + +The owner was nice. She said it was okay. She gave them a hug and a cookie. She said they could play with her dog. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They made a new friend. They played with the dog. They forgot about the umbrella. They had fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They have red coats and blue hats. One day, they make a big snowman with a carrot nose and a scarf. They are very happy. + +But then, a naughty dog comes and bites the snowman's nose. The dog also tears Anna's coat with his teeth. Anna is sad and angry. She cries and shouts at the dog. "Bad dog! Go away! You broke my coat and my snowman!" + +Ben tries to help Anna. He picks up the carrot and puts it back on the snowman's nose. He says, "Don't worry, Anna. We can repair your coat and your snowman. Look, I have a needle and some thread in my pocket. I can sew your coat and make it good again." + +Anna smiles and hugs Ben. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. Can you show me how to sew?" + +Ben nods and teaches Anna how to sew. They work together and fix Anna's coat. They also make the snowman look nice again. They are very successful. They are proud of their work. + +They go back to their house and show their mom their coat and their snowman. Mom is happy and proud too. She says, "Well done, Anna and Ben. You are very clever and kind. You repaired your coat and your snowman. You are good at solving problems. I love you both very much." +Tom and Mia are busy. They want to organize their toys. They have many toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, books, and animals. They like to play with their toys, but they also need to clean their room. + +They put their cars in a big box. They put their dolls in a basket. They put their balls in a net. They put their books on a shelf. They put their animals in a bag. But they have one problem. They have a big alligator. The alligator is too big for the box, the basket, the net, the shelf, or the bag. Where can they put the alligator? + +They think and think. They look around their room. They see a big bed. They have an idea. They drag the alligator to the bed. They lift the alligator and put it under the blanket. They tuck the alligator in. They say, "Shh, alligator, go to sleep. You are our toy, but you are also our friend. We will play with you later." + +They are happy. They have organized their toys. They have found a place for the alligator. They look at their room. It is clean and neat. They smile and hug each other. They say, "We did a good job. We are busy, but we are also smart and kind." They are proud of themselves. They are good children. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a tap near the fence. It is shiny and round. + +"What is this?" Lily asks. + +"It is a tap. It makes water come out," Tom says. + +They turn the tap and see water splash on the grass. They laugh and clap their hands. They fill a bucket with water and pour it on the flowers. The flowers look happy. + +But then, they have a naughty idea. They fill the bucket again and sneak behind their mum. She is reading a book on the bench. They throw the water on her head. She screams and jumps up. She is wet and angry. + +"Lily and Tom, you are very naughty! Why did you do that?" she asks. + +They giggle and run away. They think it is funny. But mum does not think so. She chases them and catches them. She takes them inside and makes them change their clothes. She tells them to say sorry and not to play with the tap again. + +Lily and Tom say sorry. They hug their mum and give her a kiss. They promise to be good. They still like the tap, but they know they have to be careful. They do not want to make mum sad. They love her very much. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play and learn new things. Today, they have a quiz at school. The quiz is about animals and their sounds. + +Anna and Ben want to dress up as animals for the quiz. They think it will be fun and unique. They look for costumes in their closet. Anna finds a pink dress with ears and a tail. She says, "I will be a bunny. Bunnies are cute and hoppy. They say 'hop hop'." Ben finds a brown shirt with spots and horns. He says, "I will be a cow. Cows are big and mooey. They say 'moo moo'." + +They put on their costumes and go to school. Their teacher and friends are surprised and happy to see them. They say, "Wow, Anna and Ben, you look like animals. You are very creative and unique." Anna and Ben smile and say, "Thank you. We like animals. We are ready for the quiz." + +The teacher gives them the quiz. She shows them pictures of different animals and asks them to name them and make their sounds. Anna and Ben know all the answers. They say, "That is a dog. It says 'woof woof'. That is a cat. It says 'meow meow'. That is a duck. It says 'quack quack'." They also make the sounds of their own animals. They say, "We are a bunny and a cow. We say 'hop hop' and 'moo moo'." + +The teacher and friends clap and cheer for them. They say, "You did very well on the quiz. You know a lot about animals and their sounds. You are also very unique and fun. You are the best animal twins ever." Anna and Ben hug each other and say, "We are happy. We love animals. We love our costumes. We love our quiz." +Tim and Mia like to play in the sand near the sea. They make castles and dig holes and look for shells. One day, they see something big and pink in the water. It has eight arms and many suckers. It is an octopus. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim says. "It is so big and funny. I want to play with it." + +"Me too," Mia says. "Maybe it is playful and friendly. Let's go closer and say hello." + +They run to the water and wave at the octopus. The octopus sees them and waves back. It comes closer and closer. Tim and Mia are happy and excited. They think the octopus wants to play with them. + +But the octopus does not want to play. It is hungry and angry. It does not like children who come near its home. It wants to scare them away or eat them. It sends a big jet of water at Tim and Mia. The water is cold and salty and strong. It knocks them down and makes them wet and cold. + +"Help, help!" Tim and Mia cry. "The octopus is mean and scary. It wants to hurt us. Run, run!" + +They try to run away, but the octopus is faster. It grabs them with its arms and pulls them into the water. It squeezes them and bites them and does not let them go. Tim and Mia scream and cry, but no one hears them. The octopus takes them to its home and eats them. They are gone forever. + +The end. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, elephants, and giraffes. But their favorite was the monkey house. They ran to the big cage where the monkeys lived. + +"Look, mom, look!" Anna said. "The monkeys are swinging and jumping and playing. They are so funny and cute!" + +"Yes, they are, honey," mom said. "But be careful, don't get too close to the cage. The monkeys might get scared or angry." + +Ben nodded. He was a good boy and listened to mom. He gazed at the monkeys with big eyes. He wanted to be friends with them. He saw a small monkey sitting on a branch. The monkey looked mild and shy. Ben smiled and waved at the monkey. + +"Hello, monkey," Ben said. "Do you want to play with me? I have a ball. We can roll it and catch it. It will be fun." + +The monkey tilted its head and looked at Ben. It seemed curious and friendly. It made a soft sound and reached out its hand. Ben threw the ball gently to the monkey. The monkey caught the ball and threw it back to Ben. They played catch for a while. Anna and mom watched and laughed. + +"Wow, Ben, you made a new friend," Anna said. "The monkey likes you." + +"Yes, he does," Ben said. "He is a nice monkey. I like him too." + +The end. +Anna liked to record her voice with her toy phone. She would say funny things and then listen to them. She thought it was fun to hear herself talk. + +One day, she saw a big bookcase in her mom's room. It had many books and things on it. Anna wanted to see what they were. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bookcase. + +"Anna, no!" her mom shouted. "That's dangerous! You can fall and hurt yourself!" + +But Anna did not listen. She wanted to record her voice with the bookcase. She grabbed a book and pressed a button on her phone. + +"Hello, bookcase! You are cute! Do you like me?" she said. + +But the bookcase did not like her. It was heavy and wobbly. It tipped over and fell on Anna and the chair. Anna screamed and dropped her phone. The book and the phone broke. Anna was hurt and scared. + +Her mom ran to her and lifted the bookcase. She hugged Anna and checked her for injuries. She was angry and sad. + +"Anna, why did you do that? You could have been killed! You were very naughty and foolish!" she said. + +Anna cried and said she was sorry. She wanted her phone and her book back. But they were gone. She had no more fun. She had a bad ending. +Anna likes to fly. She has a big white kite that looks like a bird. She runs with the kite in the park and lets the wind lift it up. She feels happy when she sees the kite fly high in the sky. + +One day, Anna sees a man with a computer in the park. He has a small plane that he can fly with the computer. He pushes some buttons and the plane goes up and down and left and right. Anna thinks the plane is cool and wants to try it. + +She asks the man if she can fly the plane. The man is nice and says yes. He shows her how to use the computer. Anna holds the computer and looks at the screen. She sees the plane and where it is going. She pushes the buttons and makes the plane fly. + +Anna has fun flying the plane. She makes it go fast and slow and do loops and turns. She feels like she is flying with the plane. She smiles and laughs and says thank you to the man. She likes to fly. +Anna and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. Sometimes they saw fish and crabs and shells. They wondered what else lived in the sea. + +One day, they found a shrimp in a tide pool. It was small and pink and had many legs. It moved very fast and hid under a rock. Anna and Ben wanted to catch it and look at it. + +"Let's get the shrimp!" Anna said. + +"OK, but be careful. It is delicate. We don't want to hurt it," Ben said. + +They used a net and a bucket to try to catch the shrimp. They were very quiet and gentle. They waited for the shrimp to come out of the rock. Then they scooped it up and put it in the bucket. + +They were very happy. They looked at the shrimp and saw its eyes and whiskers and tail. They saw how it moved and breathed. They wondered how it felt and what it ate. + +"Can we keep it?" Anna asked. + +"No, we can't. It belongs to the sea. It needs salt water and other shrimps. We have to let it go," Ben said. + +They nodded. They understood. They loved the shrimp, but they wanted it to be happy and free. They took the bucket back to the tide pool and poured the water and the shrimp out. They watched the shrimp swim away and hide under another rock. + +"Bye, shrimp. Thank you for letting us see you," Anna and Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged. They felt good. They had learned something new and made a new friend. They wondered what else they would find at the beach. +Tom was a horse who lived on a farm. He liked to eat hay and run in the field with his friends. He was a polite horse who always said please and thank you. + +One day, a man came to the farm. He said he wanted to buy Tom and take him to a new place. The man had a big truck and a scale. He said he needed to weigh Tom to see how much he was worth. + +Tom was scared. He did not want to leave the farm and his friends. He did not trust the man. He tried to run away, but the man caught him and put a rope around his neck. He dragged Tom to the scale and made him stand on it. + +The scale said Tom was very heavy. The man was happy. He said he would pay a lot of money for Tom. He said he would take Tom to a place where he would work hard and pull heavy things. He said he would not give Tom any hay or water or rest. + +Tom was sad. He wished he was lighter. He wished he could stay on the farm. He wished he could say goodbye to his friends. But the man did not care. He pushed Tom into the truck and drove away. Tom never saw the farm or his friends again. He had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today they play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, please?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They laugh and shout. They have fun. + +They hear a voice. It is Anna's mom. She calls them. + +"Anna, Ben, it is time to go home. Come here, please." + +They stop playing. They run to Anna's mom. They hug her. + +"Did you have fun?" Anna's mom asks. + +"Yes, we did. We played on the slide. It was fun." Anna says. + +"We were happy." Ben says. + +"I'm glad you were happy. You are good friends." Anna's mom says. She smiles. She takes them home. They say goodbye. They are still happy. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. But Ben wants to build a big wall and Sara wants to build a bridge. They start to argue. + +"No, no, no!" Ben says. "My wall is better. Your bridge is silly. Go away!" + +"Stop it, Ben!" Sara says. "Your wall is mean. You close the way. I want to cross the bridge. Let me play!" + +They push and pull the blocks. They make a loud noise. They do not share. They do not listen. They make each other hurt. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see. She sees the blocks and the mess. She sees Sara and Ben crying. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting? Why are you hurt?" + +Sara and Ben tell Mom what happened. They point at the blocks. They blame each other. + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. She says, "Sara and Ben, you are not being nice. You are not being friends. You need to say sorry. You need to have a better idea." + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They feel bad. They say sorry. They hug. They think of a better idea. + +They decide to work together. They use the blocks to make a wall and a bridge. They make a gate in the wall. They open and close the gate. They cross the bridge. They have fun. + +Mom smiles. She is happy. She says, "That is a good idea. That is a nice way to play. I am proud of you, Sara and Ben." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They are very organized. They put the toys in different groups. They have cars, dolls, animals, and blocks. + +One day, they decide to play marry. They use the blocks to make a stand. They put a cloth on the stand. They say it is a cake. They use the dolls to be the bride and the groom. They use the animals to be the guests. + +Anna says, "I will be the flower girl. You will be the ring boy. We will walk to the stand with the bride and the groom." + +Ben says, "OK. That sounds fun. Let's do it." + +They take the dolls and the rings. They walk to the stand. They put the rings on the dolls' fingers. They say, "You may kiss the bride." + +They clap their hands. They cut the cake. They share it with the animals. They say, "We are happy. We like to play marry." +Lily loves her bicycle. It is red and shiny and has a bell. She likes to ride it in the park with her dad. Today is a sunny day, so Lily wants to go to the park with her bicycle. + +Lily goes to her room and looks for her clothes. She wants to dress in something pretty and comfortable. She finds a yellow dress with flowers and a pink jacket. She puts them on and looks in the mirror. She thinks she looks incredible. + +She runs to the living room and sees her dad. He is holding her bicycle and smiling. He says, "Are you ready, Lily? You look incredible in your yellow dress and pink jacket. Let's go to the park and have some fun." + +Lily nods and hugs her dad. She is very happy. She takes her bicycle and follows her dad outside. They walk to the park and see many people and animals. Lily sees a dog, a bird, a squirrel and a butterfly. She says hello to them and rings her bell. + +Lily and her dad find a nice path to ride their bicycles. They go fast and slow, up and down, left and right. They laugh and sing and enjoy the sun. Lily feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She thinks this is the best day ever. She loves her bicycle and her dad. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. The box has a lock on it. Lila and Ben want to see what is inside. + +"Can we open the lock?" Lila asks Ben. + +Ben nods. He has a key in his pocket. He found it under the sofa. He thinks it is the key for the lock. He puts the key in the lock and turns it. The lock clicks and opens. + +Lila and Ben lift the lid of the box. They see many shiny things. They see necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings. They are all different colors and shapes. They sparkle in the light. + +"Wow!" Lila says. "These are brilliant!" + +Ben agrees. He picks up a necklace and puts it around his neck. Lila picks up a ring and puts it on her finger. They feel like princes and princesses. They laugh and smile. + +They play with the brilliant things for a long time. They pretend they are in a castle or a palace. They have fun. They are happy. They do not hear the garage door open. They do not see Mom and Dad come in. They do not know that the box belongs to Grandma. They do not know that the brilliant things are very old and very valuable. They do not know that they are in trouble. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, but their favorite ones were the red fire truck and the blue ambulance. They pretended to be firefighters and doctors who helped people in trouble. + +One day, they decided to play a new game. They would deliver rubber bands to their friends in the neighborhood, using their fire truck and ambulance. They thought rubber bands were fun and useful, and their friends would like them too. They put many rubber bands in their toy cars and drove off. + +They knocked on the door of their friend Lily, who lived next door. "Hi, Lily!" they said. "We have a surprise for you. We are delivering rubber bands to you. You can use them for many things, like making bracelets or tying your hair." + +Lily opened the door and smiled. She liked Tim and Sam, and she was curious about their surprise. But when she saw the rubber bands, her smile turned into a frown. She did not like rubber bands at all. She thought they were harsh and ugly, and they hurt her fingers and hair. She was angry that Tim and Sam brought them to her. + +"Rubber bands?" she shouted. "I hate rubber bands! They are the worst thing ever! How dare you bring them to me? Go away, you mean boys! You are not my friends anymore!" She slammed the door in their faces, making a loud noise. + +Tim and Sam were shocked and sad. They did not understand why Lily was so mad at them. They thought they were doing something nice, but they only made her hate them. They felt like crying, but they did not want to show it. They got back in their toy cars and drove away, feeling lonely and sorry. They wished they had never played the rubber band game. +Lila loves pasta. She eats pasta every day for lunch. She likes pasta with cheese, pasta with sauce, pasta with butter. Pasta makes her happy. + +But today, Lila has no pasta. Mommy says they ran out of pasta. She says they will go to the store later and buy more pasta. She says Lila can have a sandwich instead. Lila does not want a sandwich. She wants pasta. + +Lila cries. She misses pasta. She does not like sandwiches. She does not like bread. She does not like cheese. She does not like ham. She only likes pasta. + +Mommy hugs Lila. She says she is sorry. She says she knows Lila loves pasta. She says she loves Lila more than pasta. She says Lila will be fine. She says Lila can have pasta tomorrow. + +Lila stops crying. She looks at Mommy. She loves Mommy. She trusts Mommy. She says okay. She tries the sandwich. She bites the bread. She bites the cheese. She bites the ham. She chews. She swallows. She smiles. She says it is not bad. She says she likes it a little. She says she still loves pasta more. She says she will eat pasta tomorrow. + +Mommy smiles. She says she is proud of Lila. She says she is glad Lila likes the sandwich a little. She says she still loves Lila more than anything. She says they will eat pasta tomorrow. She says they will be fine. She kisses Lila. Lila kisses Mommy. They hug. They are happy. +Anna loves books. She likes to look at the pictures and hear the stories. She has many books in her room, but her favorite one is about a big bear and a little girl. The bear is very kind and harmless. He helps the girl find her way home in the forest. + +One day, Anna wants to read her book with her friend Leo. She brings the book to his house and shows it to him. Leo likes the book too. He says, "Can we read it together?" Anna nods and they sit on the couch. + +They start to read the book. They see the big bear and the little girl. They see the trees and the flowers. They see the birds and the bees. They are happy and curious. They turn the pages and read more. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It sounds like a growl. They look up and see a real bear in the living room. The bear is big and scary. He has sharp teeth and claws. He is not harmless. He is hungry and angry. + +Anna and Leo are very afraid. They scream and drop the book. They run to the door and try to open it. But it is locked. They are trapped with the bear. They do not know what to do. + +The bear sees the book on the floor. He walks to it and sniffs it. He recognizes the picture of the big bear and the little girl. He likes the book too. He picks it up and starts to read it. He says, "This is a nice story. I want to be like the big bear. He is kind and harmless. He helps the little girl find her way home in the forest." + +Anna and Leo hear the bear's words. They are surprised and confused. They wonder if the bear is friendly or not. They decide to take a chance and talk to him. They say, "Hello, Mr. Bear. We are sorry we screamed. We were scared. We like your book too. Can we read it with you?" + +The bear looks at them and smiles. He says, "Sure, you can read it with me. I am sorry I scared you. I was hungry and angry. But now I am full and calm. I ate some honey and berries in the kitchen. They were yummy. Do you want some?" + +Anna and Leo nod and smile. They say, "Yes, please. Thank you, Mr. Bear. You are very nice. You are kind and harmless. You are like the big bear in the book. Can we be your friends?" + +The bear says, "Yes, you can be my friends. You are very nice too. You are brave and curious. You are like the little girl in the book. Come, let's read the book together. And then we can play in the forest." + +Anna and Leo say, "Okay, let's do that. We love books. We love stories. We love bears. And we love you, Mr. Bear." + +They hug the bear and he hugs them back. They read the book together and have fun. They are happy and safe. They are friends. +Mia and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a bright yellow fruit on a tree. They want to pick it. + +"What is that?" Mia asks. + +"I think it is a lemon," Ben says. + +"Can we have it?" Mia says. + +"Let's try," Ben says. + +They run to the tree. But the lemon is too high. They jump and stretch, but they cannot reach it. + +"Maybe we need a stick," Mia says. + +"Good idea," Ben says. + +They look for a stick. They find a long one. Ben holds the stick. Mia helps him. They poke the lemon with the stick. The lemon falls to the ground. + +"Yay, we did it!" Mia says. + +"We succeed!" Ben says. + +They pick up the lemon. They smell it. It smells sour. + +"Can we eat it?" Mia says. + +"Let's try," Ben says. + +They peel the lemon. They take a bite. They make a funny face. + +"Yuck, it is too sour!" Mia says. + +"It hurts my tongue!" Ben says. + +They spit out the lemon. They laugh. + +"Maybe we need some sugar," Mia says. + +"Or some water," Ben says. + +They run to the house. They ask Mom for some sugar and water. Mom smiles. + +"What are you doing with the lemon?" Mom asks. + +"We picked it from the tree," Mia says. + +"We succeed," Ben says. + +Mom is proud. She gives them some sugar and water. She helps them make lemonade. + +They drink the lemonade. It is sweet and cold. + +"Mmm, this is good," Mia says. + +"Much better than the lemon," Ben says. + +They thank Mom. They share the lemonade with her. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat soup for lunch. Mom said they had to wait for Dad to come home. Lily and Ben looked out the window. They saw a big truck enter the street. It was Dad's truck! + +"Yay, Dad is home!" Lily and Ben shouted. They ran to the door and hugged Dad. Dad smiled and hugged them back. He said he was hungry too. He said he brought a surprise for them. + +"What is it, Dad?" Lily and Ben asked. Dad took out a big bag from the truck. He opened it and showed them. It was a big pot of soup! It smelled good. It had carrots, potatoes, chicken and noodles. + +"Wow, Dad, you made soup for us!" Lily and Ben said. They were happy. They thanked Dad for the soup. Dad said he was glad they liked it. He said he learned how to make soup from Grandma. He said Grandma was very polite and taught him well. + +"Can we eat the soup now, Dad?" Lily and Ben asked. Dad nodded and said yes. He carried the pot of soup to the kitchen. Mom helped him set the table. Lily and Ben washed their hands and sat down. They waited for Mom and Dad to join them. They said a prayer and thanked God for the soup. Then they ate the soup. It was warm and tasty. They all enjoyed it. They said it was the best soup ever. +Jill and Tom are friends. They like to play with magic toys. They have a wand, a hat and a book of spells. They can make things happen with the wand and the book. + +One day, they find a new spell in the book. It says: "Make your hair long and curly". Jill and Tom want to try it. They say the words and wave the wand. They look in the mirror and laugh. They have long and curly hair now. + +They play with their hair for a while. They make braids and buns and ponytails. They have fun. But then, they hear a knock on the door. It is Jill's mom. She is here to pick up Jill. + +Jill and Tom forget about the spell. They run to the door and open it. Jill's mom sees them and gasps. She does not recognize them. She says: "Who are you? Where is Jill?" + +Jill and Tom look at each other and remember the spell. They say: "Oops! We are Jill and Tom. We used a spell to make our hair long and curly. We forgot to change it back." + +Jill's mom is not happy. She says: "You should not play with magic toys. They are dangerous. You could get hurt or lost. And you should not forget to undo the spells. They could last forever. Give me the wand and the book. You are in trouble." + +Jill and Tom are sad. They give the wand and the book to Jill's mom. They say: "We are sorry. We did not mean to be bad. We just wanted to have fun. Can we still be friends?" + +Jill's mom sighs. She says: "Yes, you can still be friends. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Now, let's go home and fix your hair. And no more spells, okay?" + +Jill and Tom nod. They hug and say goodbye. They hope they can play with magic toys again. But they will not forget to undo the spells. They learned their lesson. +Tom and Anna were brother and sister. They liked to play and have fun. One day, they saw a big jar of chocolate on the shelf. They wanted to eat some, but their mom said no. She said it was for later, and they had to eat their lunch first. + +But Tom and Anna were very hungry and sneaky. They waited until their mom went to the bathroom. Then they climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. They opened it and took a big handful of chocolate. It was so yummy and sweet. They smiled and whispered to each other. + +"Mom will not know. We are so brave and smart," Tom said. + +"Yes, we are. Let's eat more," Anna said. + +They ate and ate until the jar was empty. They felt very happy and full. They hid the jar under the bed and went to sleep. They dreamed of more chocolate. + +But when they woke up, they felt very sick. Their tummies hurt and they felt dizzy. They cried and called for their mom. Their mom came and saw the empty jar. She was very angry and sad. She scolded them and took them to the doctor. The doctor gave them some medicine and told them to rest. He said they ate too much chocolate and it was bad for them. + +Tom and Anna felt very sorry and ashamed. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned their lesson and never ate chocolate without permission again. They were not brave and smart. They were naughty and foolish. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. Today, they have a task to do before they can go. They have to clean their room and put away their toys. + +"Come on, Ben, hurry up!" Sara says. She puts her dolls in the box and her books on the shelf. "We have to finish our task or we will miss the park." + +"I'm trying, Sara, but I have too many cars," Ben says. He tries to fit all his cars in the basket, but some of them fall out. "They don't fit, Sara, they don't fit!" + +"Maybe you can put some of them in another basket, or under the bed," Sara suggests. She helps Ben find another basket and move some of his cars. "There, now they fit, Ben, they fit!" + +"Thank you, Sara, you are a good sister," Ben says. He smiles and gives Sara a hug. "Now we can go to the park, right?" + +"Yes, we can, Ben, we did our task!" Sara says. She grabs Ben's hand and runs to the door. "Mom, dad, we are ready, we are ready!" + +Mom and dad are proud of Sara and Ben. They praise them for doing their task and being helpful. They take them to the park and have a lot of fun. Sara and Ben are happy. They love to play in the park, but they also love to do their task. +Lila and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. They put one block on top of another block. They raise the blocks high. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is black and white. The dog likes to play too. The dog runs to the blocks. The dog knocks down the tower. The blocks fall down. Lila and Ben are sad. + +"Bad dog!" Lila says. She makes a hard face. She points at the dog. "Go away!" + +The dog does not go away. The dog wags his tail. The dog licks Lila's face. Lila feels the dog's wet tongue on her lip. She laughs. She does not make a hard face anymore. She hugs the dog. + +"Good dog!" Ben says. He smiles. He hugs the dog too. "You are funny!" + +The dog barks. The dog is happy. Lila and Ben are happy. They play with the dog and the blocks. They make a new tower. They raise the blocks high. They have fun. +Lila and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for treasures. Sometimes they found rocks, shells, or worms. Today, they found something different. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lila shouted. She held up a shiny metal thing with a flap. "What is this?" + +Ben ran over and took the thing from Lila. He opened the flap and saw a piece of paper inside. He pulled it out and looked at it. It had strange marks on it, like letters, but not like the ones they learned in school. + +"It's mail, Lila, it's mail!" Ben said. "Someone sent this a long time ago. Maybe it's a secret message or a map." + +"Wow, mail!" Lila said. She wanted to see the paper too. She grabbed it from Ben and tried to read it. But she could not understand the marks either. + +"Who sent this mail, Ben? And who was it for?" Lila asked. + +Ben shrugged. He did not know. He looked at the metal thing again. It had a word on it, but he could not read it. He asked Lila if she knew. + +Lila shook her head. She did not know. She looked at the word and tried to sound it out. + +"P-O-S-T...post. B-O-X...box. Postbox!" Lila said. + +"What's a postbox?" Ben asked. + +Lila thought for a moment. She remembered seeing a big red box on the street, where people put their mail. She pointed to the metal thing and said, "This is a postbox, Ben. A small postbox. People used to put their mail in here, and someone would come and take it away. But this postbox is very old. It's ancient, like the dinosaurs." + +"Wow, ancient!" Ben said. He was amazed. He wondered how the postbox got in their backyard, and how long it had been there. He wondered who sent the mail, and who was it for. He wondered what the secret message or the map was about. + +He looked at Lila and said, "This is the best treasure ever, Lila. Let's keep it. Maybe we can find out more about it." + +Lila nodded. She agreed. She liked the postbox and the mail. She liked the mystery. She smiled at Ben and said, "Yes, let's keep it. Maybe we can make our own secret messages or maps." + +They put the mail back in the postbox and closed the flap. They dug a hole and buried the postbox in the dirt. They marked the spot with a stick. They decided to come back later and play with their treasure again. They were very happy. They had found an ancient postbox with ancient mail. They had found a new adventure. +Wednesday was a famous cat. She had long, soft fur and big, green eyes. She liked to find new places to play and nap. She lived with a kind lady who gave her food and toys. + +One day, Wednesday saw a big, red ball in the yard. She wanted to play with it. She ran to the ball and jumped on it. The ball bounced and rolled. Wednesday chased it and pounced on it again. She was having fun. + +But then, she heard a loud bark. A big, black dog was running to the ball. He wanted to play with it too. He growled at Wednesday and showed his teeth. Wednesday was scared. She hissed and arched her back. She did not want to share the ball. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" the dog barked. "Go away, you silly cat!" + +"No, it's my ball!" Wednesday meowed. "I found it first!" + +They both pulled and pushed the ball. They made a lot of noise. The kind lady heard them and came to the yard. She saw the dog and the cat fighting over the ball. + +"Stop, stop!" she said. "You can both play with the ball. There is enough for everyone. Be nice and share." + +She picked up the ball and threw it in the air. The dog and the cat looked at it. They both wanted to catch it. They ran after it together. They forgot their fight. They had fun. + +The kind lady smiled. She was glad they were friends. She petted Wednesday and the dog. She gave them treats and water. She said, "You are both famous. You are famous for being good and happy." +Anna and Ben are friends. They go to the same school. They like to play and learn together. Today, they have a quiz in math. They are excited because they like math. + +Before the quiz, their teacher says, "Please behave well and listen to the instructions. Do not talk or cheat. Do your best and have fun." Anna and Ben nod and smile. They want to do well and make their teacher happy. + +But when the quiz starts, Ben feels nervous. He does not remember some of the answers. He looks at Anna's paper. He thinks, "Maybe I can copy some of her answers. She will not mind. She is my friend." He tries to copy some of Anna's answers. + +Anna sees Ben copying her answers. She feels sad and angry. She says, "Ben, stop copying me! That is not fair. That is cheating. You have to do your own work. You have to behave well." She covers her paper with her hand. + +Ben feels ashamed and sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Anna. You are right. I should not copy you. I should behave well. I will do my own work. I will try to remember the answers. I hope you are not mad at me." He stops copying and does his own work. + +The teacher collects the quizzes. She praises Anna and Ben for behaving well and doing their best. She says, "You are good friends. You help each other learn and grow. You do not cheat or lie. You are honest and respectful. I am proud of you." Anna and Ben smile and hug. They are happy and proud. They learned a lesson. They learned to behave well and be good friends. +Sam and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. Mom said she would make them waffles. Waffles were Sam and Lily's favorite. + +"Can we help you, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, you can help me. You can whistle a song while I mix the batter," Mom said. + +Sam and Lily nodded. They liked to whistle. They whistled a happy song. Mom smiled and poured the batter into the waffle maker. The waffle maker made a hissing sound. + +"Is it ready, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, Lily. We have to wait for the light to turn green. Then we can open the waffle maker and see the waffles," Mom said. + +Sam and Lily waited. They whistled some more. They saw the light turn green. Mom opened the waffle maker. The waffles were golden and crispy. + +"Wow, they look so good, Mom!" Sam said. + +"Thank you, Mom. They smell so good, too!" Lily said. + +Mom put the waffles on a plate. She gave Sam and Lily some butter and syrup. They spread the butter and poured the syrup on their waffles. They took big bites. + +"Mmm, they are so good, Mom!" Sam said. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best!" Lily said. + +Mom hugged them. She was glad. She loved to make them happy. They ate their waffles and whistled some more. They were a happy family. +Sara and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to build forts with the cushions from the sofa and the chairs. They pretended they were brave knights and princesses, fighting dragons and witches. + +But one day, they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It was their mom, who had dropped a plate and broke it. She sounded angry and sad. Sara and Tom were fearful. They thought their mom would be mad at them for making a mess with the cushions. + +They quickly ran to the kitchen to see what happened. Their mom was picking up the pieces of the plate. She saw them and sighed. + +"I'm sorry, kids. I was trying to wash the dishes, but I slipped and dropped this plate. It was a gift from your grandma. It was very special to me." + +Sara and Tom felt sorry for their mom. They wanted to help her. They hugged her and said, "We love you, mom. We're sorry you broke your plate. Can we do something to make you feel better?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "Thank you, kids. You're very sweet. Well, maybe you can help me restore the plate. Do you know what that means?" + +Sara and Tom shook their heads. They did not know what restore meant. + +Their mom explained, "It means to fix something that is broken. To make it look like before. We can use some glue and some tape to put the pieces back together. It won't be perfect, but it will still be our plate." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They liked the idea of restoring the plate. They followed their mom to the table, where she had some glue and some tape. They helped her find the pieces that matched and stick them together. It took some time, but they finally restored the plate. + +Their mom looked at the plate and said, "It's not as shiny as before, but it still has the flowers and the birds that grandma painted. It still reminds me of her. Thank you, kids. You helped me restore the plate and my mood." + +Sara and Tom were happy. They had helped their mom and learned a new word. They hugged their mom and said, "You're welcome, mom. We love you and grandma. Can we go back to playing with the cushions now?" + +Their mom laughed and said, "Sure, kids. But please, be careful and don't break anything else." + +Sara and Tom agreed. They ran back to the living room and continued their fort adventure. They were not fearful anymore. They were proud and joyful. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys. They had many cars, dolls, blocks and animals. Lily liked to match the toys by color or shape. She put the red cars together, the blue dolls together, the round blocks together and the animals with spots together. Tom liked to mix the toys and make funny noises. He put a car on a doll's head, a block on an animal's tail, a doll on a car's roof and an animal on a block's side. + +"Look, Lily, I made a funny toy!" Tom said, showing her his car-doll. + +"That is not a funny toy, Tom. That is a silly toy. You mixed the toys. They do not match. See, this is a car and this is a doll. They are different. They do not go together." Lily said, taking the car-doll from Tom and separating them. + +"But I like to mix the toys. It is fun. You are boring, Lily. You only match the toys. That is easy. Anyone can do that." Tom said, making a face at Lily. + +Lily felt sad. She did not like when Tom called her boring. She liked to match the toys. She thought it was fun and smart. She wanted Tom to like her toys too. She looked around and saw a saw. It was big and shiny and had many teeth. She had an idea. + +"Tom, do you want to see something cool?" Lily asked, holding the saw. + +"What is it, Lily?" Tom asked, curious. + +"It is a saw. It can cut things. It can cut the toys. Then we can make new toys. We can match them or mix them. It will be fun." Lily said, smiling. + +Tom's eyes widened. He liked the sound of that. He wanted to cut the toys and make new toys. He did not care if they matched or mixed. He nodded and followed Lily to the toys. + +"OK, Lily, let's do it. But be careful. The saw is sharp. It can hurt us." Tom said, taking the saw from Lily. + +Lily and Tom started to cut the toys. They cut the cars, the dolls, the blocks and the animals. They made new toys. They matched some and mixed some. They laughed and played. They were happy. They did not notice that their mom was watching them. She was not happy. She was very angry. She took the saw from Tom and the toys from Lily. She scolded them for ruining their toys and playing with a dangerous tool. She sent them to their room without any toys. Lily and Tom felt sad. They wished they had not cut the toys. They wished they had played nicely. They learned their lesson. They never played with the saw again. +Sara and Ben are sister and brother. They like to play with cars. Sara has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They have a big box that they use as a garage. + +One day, they decide to have a race. They make a track with books and pillows. They put their cars in the garage and get ready. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, I am ready, Sara," Ben says. + +They count to three and open the garage. They push their cars out and zoom along the track. Sara's car is fast, but Ben's car is faster. He passes Sara and reaches the finish line first. + +"I win, I win!" Ben shouts. + +But then, he hears a loud crash. He turns around and sees that his car has hit a wall and broken into pieces. Sara's car is still zooming and crosses the finish line. + +"I win, I win!" Sara shouts. + +Ben is sad and angry. He looks at his broken car and cries. + +"Sara, you cheated! You made my car crash!" he says. + +Sara shakes her head. She smiles and shows Ben something. + +"No, Ben, I did not cheat. Look, your car has a sticker on it. It says 'boom'. I put it there when you were not looking. It made your car go too fast and crash. It was a trick!" + +Ben looks at the sticker and feels silly. He stops crying and laughs. + +"Sara, you are clever and funny. That was a good trick. But next time, be careful. You could have hurt my car more." + +Sara hugs Ben and says sorry. + +"Sorry, Ben. I just wanted to have fun. I love you and your car. Do you want to play again?" + +Ben nods and says yes. + +They go to the garage and get another car for Ben. It is green and has no sticker. They make a new track and get ready for another race. They zoom and have fun. They are sister and brother and they are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They think it is a good place to hide. + +"Let's go inside the box and surprise Mommy," Lily says. + +"OK, but be quiet," Ben says. + +They crawl into the box and close the flap. It is dark and cozy. They giggle and whisper. + +Soon, they fall asleep. + +Mommy comes home from work. She looks for Lily and Ben. She does not see them in the living room, the kitchen, or the bedroom. + +"Where are my babies?" she says. + +She hears a snore from the garage. She opens the door and sees the big box. + +She smiles and walks to the box. She opens the flap and says, "Boo!" + +Lily and Ben wake up. They see Mommy's face. They scream and laugh. + +"Mommy, you scared us!" Lily says. + +"We were hiding in the box," Ben says. + +Mommy hugs them and kisses them. + +"You are so silly," she says. "But I love you very much." + +She picks them up and carries them to the house. + +They have dinner and tell Daddy about their adventure. + +Daddy says, "You are very brave to sleep in the box. But next time, don't be stupid and tell me where you are." + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "Sorry, Daddy." + +They go to bed and dream of more fun things to do with the box. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play and learn together. They have a big book with many pictures and words. They study the book every day. + +One day, they see a new thing in the book. It is a cooler. A cooler is a box that keeps food and drinks cold. Tom and Jen want to see a cooler in real life. + +They ask their mom and dad if they can go to the store and see a cooler. Mom and dad say yes, but they have to be good and hold hands. Tom and Jen are happy and excited. + +At the store, they find the cooler. It is big and white and has a door. They open the door and see many things inside. They see milk and juice and cheese and eggs and meat. They also see a fat cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. Tom and Jen think the cake looks yummy. + +They ask mom and dad if they can have the cake. Mom and dad say no, the cake is too big and too sweet. They say they can have a small cookie instead. Tom and Jen are sad and angry. They want the cake. + +They start to cry and scream. They say they do not like the cooler. They say they do not like the store. They say they do not like mom and dad. + +Mom and dad are not happy. They say Tom and Jen are being naughty and rude. They say they have to go home and say sorry. They say they have to study the book and learn to be nice. + +Tom and Jen stop crying and screaming. They say they are sorry. They say they will study the book and be nice. They say they still like the cooler and the store and mom and dad. + +Mom and dad hug them and give them a small cookie. They say they love them and they are proud of them. They say they can come back to the store and see the cooler another day. Tom and Jen smile and say thank you. They eat their cookie and hold hands. They are friends. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. One day, they see a big blue car in the park. It is a prize for a race. Tim and Sam want to win the prize. + +They ask their moms if they can join the race. Their moms say yes, but they have to be fair and kind. Tim and Sam nod and run to the start line. There are many other kids with cars. + +The race begins. Tim and Sam zoom with their cars. They are fast and smart. They pass many other cars. They are close to the end. They see the big blue car. They both want it. + +But then, Tim sees a small kid fall down. His car is broken. He is sad and hurt. Tim stops his car. He goes to help the kid. He gives him a hug and a band-aid. He says, "Are you okay?" + +Sam sees Tim stop. He thinks, "Now I can win the prize. I can have the big blue car." He speeds up his car. He reaches the end. He is the first. He is happy. + +But then, he sees the big blue car. He sees Tim and the kid. He sees their smiles. He feels bad. He says, "I am sorry, Tim. I was not fair and kind. You are a good friend. You deserve the prize." + +Tim says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend, too. But I don't need the prize. I have something better. I have a new friend." He points to the kid. The kid smiles and says, "Hi, I am Ben. Can I play with you?" + +Sam says, "Of course, Ben. You can play with us. We can share our cars. We can have fun." He gives the big blue car to Ben. He says, "This is for you. You can have it." + +Ben says, "Wow, thank you, Sam. You are very nice. I like your car, too. Can I try it?" Sam says, "Sure, Ben. You can try it. We can swap cars." + +Tim, Sam, and Ben play with their cars. They are happy. They are friends. Their moms are proud. They say, "You did the right thing. You learned a lesson. It is better to be fair and kind than to win a prize." +Sara and Ben like to play with their dolls. They make up stories and act them out. Sometimes they use funny voices and make each other laugh. + +One day, they are playing in the living room. Sara is the lady and Ben is the doctor. The lady is sick and the doctor has to help her. + +"Doctor, doctor, I have a bad cough and a sore throat. Can you give me some medicine?" Sara says, holding her doll to her chest. + +"Let me see, lady. I have to check your temperature and listen to your heart. Hold still, please." Ben says, using a toy thermometer and a stethoscope. + +He pauses and looks at Sara with a serious face. "Lady, you have a fever and a cold. You need to rest and drink lots of water. And you need this medicine. It is soft and sweet and will make you feel better." He says, handing her a candy. + +"Thank you, doctor. You are very kind and smart. How much do I owe you?" Sara says, taking the candy and pretending to eat it. + +Ben smiles and says, "You don't owe me anything, lady. You are my friend and I want you to be well. But you can give me a hug if you want." + +Sara hugs Ben and says, "You are my friend too, doctor. And you are the best doctor ever." + +They giggle and continue to play with their dolls. They are happy and have fun. +Lily loves books. She likes to look at the pictures and hear the stories. She has many books in her room, but her favorite book is the one with the gray cat. The gray cat is very funny and smart. He goes on many adventures and makes new friends. + +One day, Lily's mom says, "Lily, it is time to go to the park. Do you want to bring your book with you?" Lily nods and hugs her book. She puts it in her backpack and follows her mom to the car. She is excited to play in the park and read her book. + +At the park, Lily sees a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. She runs to the slide and slides down with a smile. She swings high in the air and feels the wind in her hair. She digs in the sandbox and makes a castle. She is having so much fun. + +But then, she sees a boy with a red ball. The boy is not nice. He throws his ball at Lily and hits her in the head. Lily falls down and cries. Her book falls out of her backpack and lands on the ground. The boy laughs and kicks her book. He says, "Books are boring. You are a baby." + +Lily is very sad and angry. She wants her book back. She gets up and runs to the boy. She grabs her book and pushes the boy away. She says, "Books are not boring. You are mean. Go away." The boy is surprised and scared. He runs away with his ball. + +Lily hugs her book and checks if it is okay. She sees a small tear on the cover. She feels sorry for her book. She says, "I'm sorry, book. I love you. You are my best friend." She kisses her book and smiles. She sees her mom coming to her. She says, "Mom, can we go home and read my book?" Her mom nods and hugs her. She says, "Of course, Lily. I love you and your book too." They go home and read the book together. Lily is happy. The end. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big plate in the kitchen. It was shiny and had flowers on it. They wanted to use it for their tea party. + +"Let me have the plate," Anna said. "I am the queen and you are the servant." + +"No, I want the plate," Ben said. "I am the king and you are the maid." + +They both pulled the plate and spoke harsh words to each other. They did not share or say sorry. + +Suddenly, the plate broke into pieces. They heard a loud noise and saw their mom coming. She was angry and sad. + +"What have you done?" she asked. "This was grandma's plate. It was very old and special. How could you be so careless and mean?" + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been selfish and rude. They hugged each other and said sorry to their mom. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We did not mean to break the plate. We did not speak nice words. We will share and be kind from now on." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I forgive you, but you have to learn from this. The plate can never be fixed, but your words can hurt or heal. Always speak with love and respect, and treat others as you want to be treated." +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big puzzle. The puzzle had many pieces that fit together to make a picture of a farm. Ben and Mia liked to see the cows, the sheep, the pigs and the farmer. + +One day, Ben and Mia wanted to play with the puzzle, but they could not find it. They looked in their toy box, under their bed, behind the sofa, but the puzzle was not there. They asked their mom, but she did not know where it was. They asked their dad, but he did not know either. It was a mystery. Where was the puzzle? + +Ben and Mia did not give up. They were clever. They thought hard. They remembered that yesterday, they had a visitor. It was their cousin, Lily. Lily liked to play with their toys, too. Maybe Lily took the puzzle with her when she left. Ben and Mia called Lily on the phone and asked her. + +Lily said yes, she had the puzzle. She said she liked it so much, she wanted to keep it. She said she had separated the pieces and put them in different places in her room. She said it was fun to hide them. Ben and Mia were not happy. They said that was not nice. They said the puzzle was theirs and they wanted it back. + +Lily said sorry. She said she did not mean to make them sad. She said she would give them the puzzle back, but they had to find the pieces first. She said she would give them clues. She said it was a game. Ben and Mia agreed. They liked games. They hoped they could solve the mystery and get their puzzle back. They listened to Lily's clues and started to look for the pieces. They were clever. They knew they could do it. +Sam liked to look at small things with his microscope. He had a book with pictures of bugs and plants that he could find in his garden. He wanted to see them up close and learn their names. He put his microscope on the table near the window, where the sun could shine on it and make it bright. + +One day, he saw a big spider on the wall. He was not afraid of spiders, he thought they were cool and had many legs. He wanted to look at the spider with his microscope. He got a jar and a lid and carefully caught the spider. He put the jar on the table next to his microscope. He was very happy and proud. + +But he did not know that the spider was dangerous. It had a red mark on its back, and it could bite and make people sick. He also did not know that the sun was very hot and could make the jar warm. The spider did not like the heat and the jar. It got angry and tried to escape. It pushed the lid with its legs and made a small hole. + +Sam was busy looking at his book and did not see the spider. He heard a noise and turned around. He saw the spider crawling out of the jar and towards his microscope. He was scared and screamed. He ran to his mom and told her what happened. She came to the table and saw the spider. She knew it was dangerous and grabbed a shoe. She hit the spider and killed it. She threw it in the trash and hugged Sam. She told him he was brave and smart, but he should be careful with spiders. She also told him he should not leave his microscope in the sun, because it could break or start a fire. She moved it to a safer place and gave him a cookie. Sam learned a lesson and said sorry. He still liked his microscope, but he decided to look at safer things. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the garden. They liked to race each other to see who was faster. One day, they saw a big basket of vegetables that Lily's mom had picked from the plants. They decided to race with the vegetables. + +"I will race with this carrot," said Tom, holding a long orange vegetable. "It is like a rocket." + +"I will race with this tomato," said Lily, holding a round red vegetable. "It is like a ball." + +They put their vegetables on the ground and said, "Ready, set, go!" They pushed their vegetables and ran after them. The carrot and the tomato rolled very fast on the grass. + +But then, the carrot hit a rock and flew into the air. It landed on Lily's mom's hat and made her jump. The tomato hit a hole and burst into pieces. It splashed on Tom's shirt and made him wet. + +Tom and Lily stopped and looked at what they had done. They felt sorry and scared. They ran to Lily's mom and said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not mean to make a mess. We were just racing with the vegetables." + +Lily's mom was gentle and kind. She smiled and said, "It's okay, kids. I know you were having fun. But next time, please be careful with the vegetables. They are not toys. They are food. You can race with something else, like sticks or stones or leaves." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We will." They hugged Lily's mom and said, "Thank you for the vegetables. They are yummy and healthy." + +They helped Lily's mom clean up the mess and then ate some of the vegetables for a snack. They learned that racing with vegetables was not a good idea, but racing with friends was. +Tom and Lily were playing with marbles in the garden. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them on the grass and see how far they could go. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big red marble. It is bigger than yours!" Tom said, holding his marble in his hand. + +"No, Tom, my blue marble is bigger. See?" Lily said, showing her marble to Tom. + +They put their marbles next to each other and compared them. They both thought their marble was bigger. + +"Let's ask Mom. She will tell us who has the bigger marble," Tom said. + +They ran to the house, where Mom was washing the dishes. They showed her their marbles and asked her to decide. + +Mom smiled and looked at their marbles. She said, "They are both very beautiful, but I think they are the same size. Why don't you measure them with a ruler?" + +Tom and Lily agreed. They went to the living room, where they had a ruler. They put their marbles on the ruler and saw that Mom was right. They were both six centimeters long. + +They were happy that their marbles were equal. They hugged each other and said, "We have the best marbles in the world!" + +They decided to play some more with their marbles. They went back to the garden, but they did not see their marbles on the grass. They looked around and saw a small puddle of water near the fence. They went closer and saw their marbles in the water. They were very small, like peas. + +They were shocked and confused. They wondered what had happened to their marbles. They picked them up and saw that they were still red and blue, but very tiny. + +They ran to Mom and showed her their marbles. They asked her, "Mom, what happened to our marbles? They shrank!" + +Mom looked at their marbles and said, "Oh, dear, I think I know what happened. Do you remember the spray bottle I used to water the plants? I accidentally left it on the grass. It must have sprayed your marbles and made them wet. When marbles get wet, they shrink. I'm sorry, my loves." + +Tom and Lily felt sad and angry. They loved their marbles and they did not want them to shrink. They said, "Mom, can you make them big again?" + +Mom said, "I'm afraid not, my loves. Once marbles shrink, they stay small. But don't worry, I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +She took them to the garage, where she had a big box. She opened it and said, "Look, I bought you some new marbles. They are bigger and more colorful than your old ones. You can have as many as you want." + +Tom and Lily were amazed and happy. They saw many marbles of different shapes and patterns. They thanked Mom and hugged her. They said, "Mom, you are the best! We love you and we love our new marbles!" + +They took some marbles and went to the garden. They played with them and had fun. They forgot about their shrunken marbles and enjoyed their big ones. They learned that sometimes things change, but Mom always loves them. +Lily was a gifted girl who liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes in her room. She painted flowers, animals, and people on paper and canvas. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, she wanted to paint a big picture on the wall. She thought it would be fun and pretty. She did not ask her mom or dad, because they were busy. She took her paints and brushes and went to the wall. She started to paint a rainbow. + +But she made a big mess. The paint dripped on the floor and the furniture. The wall was not smooth like paper or canvas. The paint ran and smeared. Lily did not notice. She was busy painting. + +Mom came to the room and saw the mess. She was very angry. She shouted at Lily. "What have you done? You ruined the wall and the floor and the furniture! How could you be so naughty?" + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not mean to make mom angry. She wanted to make a pretty picture. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to paint a rainbow." + +Mom said, "Sorry is not enough. You have to clean up this mess. Now!" She gave Lily a mop and a bucket of water. She said, "You have to soak the paint with the mop and wipe it off. It will take a long time. And you will not paint again for a long time. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She took the mop and the bucket. She started to soak the paint with the mop. But the paint was hard to remove. It stained the mop and the water. The mop was heavy and wet. Lily was tired and bored. She wished she had not painted on the wall. She wished she had asked mom or dad. She wished she had a different gift. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They saw a shop that sold sausages. The sausages smelled good. They looked at the sign. It said "Five dollars for one sausage". + +"Wow, that is expensive!" Tom said. "We only have two dollars." + +"Maybe we can share one sausage," Lily said. "Or we can ask the shopkeeper to give us a discount." + +They walked to the shopkeeper. He was a big man with a beard. He smiled at them. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want to buy some sausages?" he asked. + +"Yes, please. But we only have two dollars. Can you give us a cheaper price?" Tom asked. + +The shopkeeper looked at them. He felt sorry for them. He remembered when he was a kid and he was hungry too. + +"Okay, I will give you a special deal. You can have two sausages for two dollars. But you have to promise me something," he said. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"You have to promise me that you will eat them with ketchup. Ketchup makes sausages taste better," he said. + +"Okay, we promise. Thank you, mister. You are very kind," Tom and Lily said. + +They gave him the money and took the sausages. They put ketchup on them and took a bite. They felt happy. The sausages were delicious. They thanked the shopkeeper again and walked away. + +The shopkeeper watched them go. He felt happy too. He had made two kids smile. He thought that was worth more than five dollars. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to school and loved to draw with chalk. One day, she went to her teacher and said, "I need more chalk, please." Her teacher smiled and gave her a big box of colorful chalk. + +Lily was so happy and ran outside to draw on the sidewalk. She drew flowers, rainbows, and even a big sun. Suddenly, she saw a little bird on the ground. "Oh no, the bird is dead," she said sadly. She picked up the bird and held it gently in her hands. + +Just then, her friend Jack came over and asked, "What happened, Lily?" She showed him the bird and said, "It's dead. We need to bury it so it can go to birdie heaven." Jack nodded and they found a nice spot under a tree to bury the little bird. They said a prayer and covered it with flowers. Lily and Jack felt sad, but they knew the bird was in a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat that lived in a harbor. The boat was very modern and had many colors. One day, the boat saw a little fish that was lost and couldn't find its way home. The boat wanted to help the fish, so it spoke and said, "Hello little fish, do you need help finding your way home?" The fish was happy and said, "Yes, please help me!" So, the boat took the fish on a ride around the harbor and showed it all the pretty sights. The fish was so happy and thanked the boat for being so kind. From that day on, the boat and the fish became good friends and visited each other often. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and spend time with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to visit her grandparents who lived far away. Lily was excited to see her grandparents and spend time with them. + +On the way to her grandparents' house, Lily saw a big tornado in the sky. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Her mom told her to stay calm and hold her hand tightly. They drove safely past the tornado and reached her grandparents' house. + +When Lily saw her grandparents, she was impressed by how happy they were to see her. They hugged her and gave her lots of love. They spent the day playing games, singing songs, and telling stories. Lily realized that spending time with her family was more important than anything else in the world. + +The moral of the story is that spending time with the people you love is the most important thing in life. Even if you face scary things like tornadoes, as long as you have your family with you, everything will be okay. +Once upon a time, a loyal dog named Max went for a walk with his owner. They saw a park with a swing. Max was happy and wagged his tail. His owner put him on the swing and pushed him. Max loved it! + +After playing, they went home for dinner. Max ate his food and licked his bowl clean. Then, he cuddled with his owner and fell asleep. Max was a good dog and his owner loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a pig named Piggy. Piggy was very persistent in finding food. One day, Piggy saw a farmer's garden and wanted to eat the vegetables. The farmer saw Piggy and said, "Quit eating my vegetables, Piggy!" + +Piggy replied, "I'm sorry, but I'm very hungry." + +The farmer said, "I understand, but you can't keep eating my vegetables. They are for me and my family to eat." + +Piggy thought about it and said, "Okay, I'll quit eating your vegetables. I'll find food somewhere else." And with that, Piggy went on his way to find food elsewhere. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she found a peanut on the ground. It was broken in half. + +Lily picked up the peanut and showed it to her mommy. "Look, mommy! Peanut broken," she said. + +Her mommy replied, "Oh no, that's not good. We can't eat a broken peanut." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Maybe we can plant it in the ground and it will yield more peanuts!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Let's go plant the peanut and see what happens." And so, they went outside and planted the broken peanut in the ground, hoping for a yield of many more peanuts in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she saw a beautiful delicate butterfly flying in the sky. She said to her friend, "Look! A butterfly!" Her friend replied, "Wow, it's so pretty!" + +Lily decided to follow the butterfly and it led her to a big slide. She climbed up the ladder and then turned around to slide down. As she was sliding down, she saw the butterfly again. She said, "Hi butterfly, you are so pretty!" The butterfly fluttered its wings and flew away. + +Lily went back to her friend and said, "I saw a butterfly on the slide. It was delicate and flew away." Her friend said, "That's so cool! Let's go find more butterflies!" And so, they spent the rest of the day playing and looking for butterflies in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color purple. She had a purple dress, purple shoes, and even a purple teddy bear. One day, she went to the park and saw a famous singer sitting on a bench. + +Lily ran up to the singer and said, "Hi, I love your music! Can I tell you something?" The singer smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. What do you want to tell me?" + +Lily pointed to her purple dress and said, "I like purple. Do you like purple too?" The singer laughed and said, "Yes, I do! I even have a purple guitar." + +Lily was so excited to hear that the famous singer liked purple too. She ran back to her parents and told them all about her conversation with the singer. From that day on, Lily knew that even famous people could like the same things as her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved airplanes and he wanted to go to the airport to see them. His mom said, "We can go to the airport, but we have to be careful." Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy. I will be careful." + +At the airport, Timmy saw a man who looked cool. The man had a big bow on his shirt. Timmy said, "I like your bow!" The man smiled and said, "Thank you, little buddy." + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a bird flying towards the airplane. He said, "Mommy, the bird will get hurt!" His mom called the airport people and they made sure the bird was safe. + +Timmy learned that it's important to be kind and help others. The man with the cool bow said, "You did a good thing, Timmy." Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, mister." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted to lay an egg, but it didn't have a nest. So, the bird flew around and around until it found a cozy spot in a tree. There, the bird laid its egg and sat on it to keep it warm. + +One day, the bird smelled something yummy. It followed the smell to a big oven where a baker was making cookies. The bird watched from a distance, feeling hungry. Suddenly, the baker saw the bird and felt ashamed. "I'm sorry," said the baker. "I didn't mean to make you feel hungry. Here, have a cookie." The bird happily took the cookie and flew back to its nest with a full tummy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cookies. One day, she ate too much candy and her head started to hurt. She didn't feel good. + +Lily's mom gave her some water and told her to rest. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. When she woke up, her head still hurt, but not as much. She asked her mom for a cookie, but her mom said no because Lily needed to eat something healthy. + +Lily was persistent and kept asking for a cookie. Finally, her mom gave her a piece of fruit. Lily took a bite and was surprised that it tasted really good. She realized that healthy food could taste good too! From that day on, Lily tried to eat more fruits and vegetables so she wouldn't get a headache again. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to look at pictures in her books. One day, Lily saw a big bird outside her window. She stared at it for a long time, but the bird flew away. + +Lily's mommy saw her staring out the window and asked her what she was looking at. Lily said she saw a big bird, but it flew away. Her mommy smiled and said that was okay, maybe the bird was shy and didn't want to say hello. + +Later that day, Lily drew a picture of the big bird she saw. She was so proud of her picture that she showed it to everyone she knew. Even though the bird didn't stay for long, Lily was happy she got to see it and draw a picture of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially when the wind would blow and he could wave his arms like a bird. One day, Timmy's mom told him that a big storm called a hurricane was coming. She said it was dangerous and they needed to prepare. + +Timmy didn't know what a hurricane was, but he knew it sounded scary. He helped his mom put away all the toys in the yard and bring in the plants. As they worked, the wind started to pick up and Timmy could feel it waving his hair around. He giggled and said, "Look, Mommy, I'm waving like the wind!" + +That night, the hurricane hit. The wind was so strong that it knocked down trees and power lines. Timmy and his family huddled together in their safe room, listening to the howling wind outside. But Timmy wasn't scared. He remembered how he had waved like the wind earlier and knew that he was stronger than the storm. In the morning, when the hurricane had passed, Timmy and his family went outside to see the damage. Timmy saw all the fallen trees and said, "Wow, that was a really dangerous wind!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw on paper with her crayons. She was very independent and liked to do things on her own. One day, Lily decided to go for a walk in the forest. + +As she was walking, she met a friendly bear. The bear showed her a beautiful meadow filled with colorful flowers. Lily was happy to have met the bear and thanked him for showing her the meadow. + +But then, as Lily was walking back home, she got lost in the forest. She looked for her way back but couldn't find it. Suddenly, she heard the bear's roar. She remembered that bears are dangerous and she shouldn't have gone with him. She started to run, but it was too late. The bear caught up to her and she was never seen again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big green field. One day, she saw a beautiful landscape with lots of trees and flowers. She ran towards it and saw a little bird sitting on a tree. She said, "Hello little birdie!" The birdie replied, "Tweet tweet!" + +Lily continued to explore the landscape and found a pond with some smelly mud. She wrinkled her nose and said, "Eww, it's smelly!" She saw some ducks swimming in the pond and said, "Hello ducks!" The ducks replied, "Quack quack!" + +Lily had so much fun in the landscape, but it was time to go home. She said goodbye to the birdie and the ducks and promised to come back and visit them again. She ran home to tell her mommy all about her adventure in the beautiful landscape. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, Blue saw a shiny metal object on the ground. It was a silver coin! Blue picked it up with his beak and flew away. + +Blue didn't know what the coin was for, but he knew it was valuable because it was so shiny. He decided to give it to a wealthy squirrel who lived in a nearby tree. The squirrel was so happy to receive the shiny metal coin that he gave Blue a big acorn as a thank you. + +Blue was very happy with his acorn and flew back to his nest in the tree. He felt proud that he could help the wealthy squirrel and make a new friend. From that day on, Blue kept his eyes open for any other shiny metal objects he could find and share with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing dress-up with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Sarah came over to play. Timmy showed her his favorite suit. "Wow, that's a nice suit!" Sarah said politely. + +Timmy smiled and said, "I like it too! I wear it when I want to be a fancy man." + +As they played, Timmy realized that he had lost one of his toy cars. He started to cry. Sarah asked him what was wrong, and Timmy explained. "Don't worry," Sarah said kindly, "we'll find it together." + +They searched and searched until Sarah found the toy car under the couch. Timmy was so happy and gave Sarah a big hug. "Thank you for helping me," he said politely. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the beach and saw a big ship. The ship was so big and Timmy thought it was the most original ship he had ever seen. + +Timmy and his friends wanted to ride the ship, but it was too big for them. They asked the captain if they could ride the ship, but the captain said no. Timmy was sad, but he knew he could ride his bike and have fun with his friends. + +As they rode their bikes, they saw the ship sail away. Timmy waved goodbye and said, "I can't ride that ship, but I can ride my bike and have fun with my friends." And they all rode off into the sunset, happy and content. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a bird perched on a tree. The bird was very pretty and had feathers of many colors. + +Lily wanted to get closer to the bird, but her mom warned her that it might be dangerous. "Don't get too close to the bird, Lily," said her mom. "It might peck you." + +Lily listened to her mom and stayed away from the bird. But she still wanted to get a closer look. So, she asked her dad to help her. "Daddy, can you get me a pair of binoculars?" she asked. + +Her dad got her the binoculars and Lily was able to see the bird up close without getting too close. She was very happy and thanked her dad. "I'm glad we didn't get too close to the dangerous bird," said Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to buy a toy but her mommy said it was too expensive. Lily felt sad because she really wanted the toy. + +One day, Lily saw her friend Sarah playing with a toy that looked just like the one she wanted. Sarah told Lily that she got it from a cheap store. Lily didn't know what a cheap store was, so Sarah explained that it was a place where things cost less. + +Lily was happy to know that she could get the toy from a cheap store. She asked her mommy to take her to the cheap store and they found the toy there. Lily was so happy to have her toy and she knew that it was important to save money and look for good deals. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to know how to save money and find good deals. You can ask your friends or family for help and they might know about a good network of stores where you can find cheap things. +Once upon a time, there was a king who was very restless. He could not sleep at night and he would walk around his castle. One day, he decided to organize a big party to make himself happy. He invited all his friends and they had a lot of fun. However, the king drank too much and he became very sick. His friends tried to help him, but it was too late. The king passed away and everyone was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat lunch. Her mommy made her a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. It was yummy! + +After lunch, Lily felt tired and sleepy. She started to yawn a lot. Her mommy said, "You look tired. Let's take a nap." + +Lily's mommy put her in her fancy pink bed. She tucked her in and gave her a kiss on the forehead. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep quickly. She dreamed about having a fancy lunch with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to visit the park. One day, she saw a big statue of a horse. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can we go see the statue?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go see the statue." + +When they got to the statue, Lily noticed something strange. She said, "Mommy, this statue doesn't look like the one we saw last time. It's not the original statue." + +Her mom explained, "Sometimes statues get moved or changed. But it's still a nice statue, don't you think?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then made a request. She said, "Mommy, can we come back to the park and see the original statue again?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can come back and see the original statue anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She had messy hair and no comb to fix it. One day, her friend suggested that she borrow her comb. Lily was happy and combed her hair until it was smooth and shiny. She thanked her friend and they played together all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect stamps. One day, she went to her room to look at her stamp collection, but she saw that her favorite stamp was missing. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +The next day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily showed her friend her stamp collection and told her about the missing stamp. Her friend said she saw a stamp like that at the store. Lily was amazed and happy to hear that. + +Lily and her friend went to the store and found the missing stamp. Lily was so happy that she hugged her friend. She bought the stamp and returned home. She put the stamp in her collection and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toy car. She would push it around the house all day long, pretending to go on adventures. One day, Lily decided to take her toy car outside to play. But when she got outside, she saw that the fog was so thick she couldn't see anything. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. Just then, she heard a voice say, "Hello, little one. Are you lost?" It was an old man who was deaf and couldn't hear Lily's response. But Lily didn't give up. She pushed her toy car over to the man and showed him where she lived. The man understood and helped her get back home safely. + +Lily learned that even though the man was deaf, he was still able to help her. She also learned that it's important to be kind and helpful to others, just like the man was to her. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be helpful to anyone who needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy. One day, they went to the park and the ground was very rough. Lily's mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. The ground is rough today." + +Lily said, "Okay, mommy." They walked around the park and saw lots of pretty flowers. Lily picked one and said, "Look, mommy! I picked a flower." + +Her mommy said, "That's lovely, Lily. Let's find a spot to settle and have a picnic." They found a spot under a big tree and sat down to eat their sandwiches. Lily said, "I love picnics with you, mommy." And her mommy smiled and said, "Me too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and pretend he was a pirate. He would put on his eye patch and say "Arrr!" just like a real pirate. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They were having so much fun, but then a big kid came and started to tease them. The big kid said, "You guys are babies. I bet you can't even poke me!" + +Timmy didn't want to poke anyone, but his friends dared him to do it. So, he poked the big kid in the arm. The big kid got really mad and started to chase Timmy and his friends. + +They ran and ran, but the big kid was too fast. He caught Timmy and his friends and took all their toys. Timmy felt really fit and sad. He wished he never poked the big kid. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's not good to poke others and to always be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to explore and discover new things. One day, she found an old shelf in her attic. The shelf was dusty and broken, but Lily was curious about it. + +She asked her mom, "Can we restore this shelf, please?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. We can fix it together." + +So, they worked hard and fixed the shelf. Now, it looked brand new! Lily was so happy and proud of their work. She put her favorite toys on the shelf and admired it every day. + +From that day on, Lily learned that with a little hard work, she could restore anything and make it beautiful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the beach. One day, she saw a crab walking on the sand. The crab was very small and had big claws. Lily wanted to play with the crab, but it kept running away. + +Lily's mom saw her playing and said, "Be careful, Lily. Crabs can pinch you with their claws." Lily replied, "I know, Mommy. But I want to play with the crab." + +Lily tried to catch the crab, but it kept moving. Finally, the crab stopped and Lily was able to pick it up. But when she held it, the crab pinched her finger! Lily cried and said, "Ow! The crab is so messy!" Her mom comforted her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's go wash your finger with soap and water." From that day on, Lily learned to be careful when playing with crabs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and see all the animals in his backyard. One day, Timmy saw a mighty bird flying in the sky. He was so excited and ran to tell his mom. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with the dishes. Timmy saw the water going down the drain and thought it was so cool. He watched the bubbles and said "Bye-bye water!" as it went away. + +After finishing the dishes, Timmy went back outside to play. He saw the same bird again and felt so happy. He thought about the water going down the drain and how it was like the bird flying away. Timmy loved seeing all the things around him and was grateful for everything he saw that day. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat leaves from the trees, but one day he saw that many of the leaves were far up high and he couldn't reach them. He started to struggle and stretch his neck, but he still couldn't reach the leaves. + +Jerry saw his friend, a little bird named Tweetie, flying nearby. "Hey Tweetie, can you help me reach those tasty leaves up high?" Jerry asked. + +Tweetie replied, "Sure, but I don't want to waste my time if you're just going to eat them all yourself." + +Jerry promised to share the leaves with Tweetie, and so Tweetie flew up high and plucked the leaves from the tree, dropping them down to Jerry. They both enjoyed the leaves together and became good friends. From then on, Jerry knew that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you struggle and that it's important to share and not waste things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a colorful dress with flowers on it. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a chest full of toys. + +"Can I play with your toys?" asked Lily. + +The boy smiled and said, "Yes, you can let me play with your pretty dress." + +Lily giggled and said, "Okay, but be careful with it." + +They played together for a while, sharing their toys and having fun. When it was time to go home, Lily thanked the boy for letting her play with his toys and gave him a hug. She went home with a happy heart, knowing she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends, the fish and the frogs. One day, Ducky noticed that the pond was getting very full. He said to his friends, "I think the pond might flood soon." + +The fish and the frogs didn't know what to do. They were scared of the flood. But Ducky had an idea. He said, "Let's build a dam to stop the flood." So, they all worked together to build a dam out of sticks and mud. + +Soon enough, the flood came, but the dam held strong. Ducky was very proud of himself and his friends. He said, "I accept that we did a great job!" From that day on, Ducky knew that he could always count on his friends to help him out when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a bicycle that he loved to ride. One day, Timmy's bicycle broke and he was very sad. His mommy said she would take the bicycle to the store to restore it. + +Timmy waited patiently for his bicycle to come back. When it did, it looked brand new! Timmy was so happy that he rode his bicycle all around the town. He felt so playful and free. + +From that day on, Timmy took great care of his bicycle so that it would never break again. He loved riding it every day and it made him feel so happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Tim. He played the guitar and sang songs. One day, Tim went to a concert. There were many people there. A little girl named Lily was also there. She loved music and wanted to meet Tim. + +Lily went to Tim and said, "Hello, I like your music. Can you play a song for me?" Tim smiled and said, "Of course, I can play a song for you." He took his guitar and played a beautiful song. Lily loved it and clapped her hands. + +After the concert, Lily's mom said to Tim, "Thank you for playing a song for my daughter. You are an honest musician." Tim bowed and said, "Thank you, I love to make people happy with my music." Lily and her mom went home happy and listened to Tim's music on the radio. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to borrow her friend's whistle to play with. She asked her friend, "Can I borrow your whistle, please?" Her friend said, "Yes, you can borrow my whistle, but be careful not to lose it." + +Lily was very happy and started to play with the whistle. She blew it loud and soft, and it made a funny sound. Suddenly, Lily tasted something bitter in her mouth. She realized she had accidentally put the whistle in her mouth. "Yuck, this whistle is bitter!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her friend laughed and said, "That's because you put it in your mouth, silly!" Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful with borrowed things. From that day on, Lily and her friend played together with the whistle, but Lily never put it in her mouth again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty blouse with flowers on it. One day, while she was playing with her friends, she split her blouse. She was sad because she loved her blouse so much. + +But then, her mom came to help her. Her mom was incredible at sewing. She fixed Lily's blouse in no time. Lily was so happy and gave her mom a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful when playing so she wouldn't split her blouse again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they were playing tag and Lily fell down and got a big mark on her knee. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Her friend, Timmy, came over and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" Lily shook her head and screamed, "It hurts!" Timmy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you feel better." He went to get a band-aid and put it on Lily's knee. "Is that better?" he asked. Lily nodded and said, "Yes, thank you. Now I feel comfortable again." They continued to play together and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress and shiny shoes with a heel. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a big bucket and wanted to fill it with sand. + +Lily took her shovel and started to fill the bucket. She worked hard and soon the bucket was full. She felt proud of herself and smiled. Then, she saw a butterfly with lovely wings. Lily followed the butterfly and they played together until it was time to go home. + +Lily showed her mommy the bucket she filled with sand and told her about the butterfly with lovely wings. Her mommy was happy and gave her a big hug. Lily went to bed that night feeling happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she found a shiny metal coin on the ground. It was so charming that she picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily went to visit her grandmother. Her grandmother had a big garden with lots of flowers. Lily enjoyed smelling the pretty flowers and playing with her grandmother's cat. She showed her grandmother the charming metal coin she found and they both admired it. + +As the sun began to set, Lily went back home with her parents. She showed them the charming metal coin and they were happy for her. Lily went to bed that night, dreaming of all the fun she would have playing with her toys and enjoying the company of her family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to eat apples and bananas. One day, her mommy gave her a different fruit to taste. It was a big, round orange called a "mandarin". Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, it tastes yummy!" + +The next day, Lily went to preschool. Her teacher told her they were going to have an exam. Lily was nervous because she didn't know what an exam was. But her teacher explained it was like a test to see how much they had learned. Lily tried her best and felt proud when she finished. + +After the exam, the teacher gave each student a different sticker. Lily got a shiny star sticker because she did so well. She showed it to her mommy and daddy and they were happy for her. From that day on, Lily loved to try new things and taste different foods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys all day long. One day, she saw her mommy standing on a scale. The scale made a funny noise and Lily asked, "What is that, mommy?" + +"It's a scale, sweetie," replied her mommy. "It tells me how much I weigh." + +Lily was curious and asked, "Can I try?" + +"Sure," said her mommy, "but be careful and lean forward slowly." + +Lily stepped on the scale and leaned forward. The scale made a beep sound and showed her weight. She was very alert and excited to see the numbers. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to be careful and alert when trying new things. She also learned that it's important to take care of her body by eating healthy food and playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. He would build tall towers and strong castles. He was very good at building things because he was so intelligent. + +One day, Timmy went to the library with his mom. In the library, there was a room where everyone had to be very quiet. It was called the silence room. Timmy thought it was strange that everyone was so quiet, but he liked it because he could concentrate on building his tower without any noise. + +As Timmy was building, a little girl came into the room. She looked sad. Timmy asked her what was wrong, and she said she didn't know how to build anything. Timmy smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can help you build something!" So, Timmy and the little girl worked together to build a big castle out of blocks. And they did it all in the silence room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty curtain in her room that was pink and had flowers on it. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help store some toys in a box. Lily was happy to help and put all her toys in the box. Her mom said, "Good job, Lily! You did a fine job." After they finished, Lily went back to her room and looked at her pretty curtain. She smiled and felt happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing beautiful clothes and would always ask her mom to buy her new ones. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new dress that was very beautiful. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to wear it to her friend's birthday party. + +But when she got to the party, her friend's mom said that Lily's dress was too fancy and she couldn't wear it. Lily was sad and didn't understand why she couldn't wear her beautiful dress. Her mom explained that sometimes we have to follow rules and the party host didn't permit fancy clothes. + +Lily felt better after her mom explained it to her and she wore her regular clothes to the party. She still had fun with her friends and realized that it's not always about what we wear, but how we have fun together. From that day on, Lily knew that it's important to respect other people's rules and to be happy with what we have. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he was playing outside when he accidentally knocked over a bucket of ash from the fire pit. His mom got very mad and told him to clean it up. + +Timmy didn't really care about the ash and just wanted to keep playing, so he left it there. But later that day, his little sister tripped and fell into the pile of ash. She got all dirty and started crying. + +Timmy felt bad and realized that he should have cleaned up the ash. He went back outside and used his toy broom to sweep it all up. His mom saw him cleaning and was proud of him for taking care of his mistakes. + +As a reward, his mom gave him an orange popsicle. Timmy was happy and learned that it's important to take care of things, even if it's not fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking in the park with her mommy when she saw a big ambulance with flashing lights. "Mommy, what's that?" Lily asked. "That's an ambulance, sweetie. It's like a special car that takes people to the hospital when they are sick or hurt," her mommy replied. + +Suddenly, Lily felt the ground tremble beneath her feet. "What's that?" she asked again. "Oh, that's just an earthquake, honey. Sometimes the ground shakes like that," her mommy explained. They quickly ran to a safe place. + +After the earthquake, they went to a nearby café to have some delicious cake. "Mmm, this cake is so delicious!" Lily exclaimed. "I'm glad you like it, sweetie," her mommy said with a smile. As they ate, they talked about their day and how they were grateful to be safe and together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and feel the sunshine on her face. One day, her mommy introduced her to a new lotion that smelled like flowers. Lily loved how the lotion felt on her skin. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play again. But this time, she noticed something strange on her arm. It was an unknown rash! She didn't know what to do. So, she asked her mommy to put some of the flower lotion on it. + +To Lily's surprise, the lotion helped her rash go away. From that day on, Lily always used the flower lotion when she went outside to play. She was so happy that her mommy introduced her to such a wonderful lotion. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very pretty and flew in the sky with its wings. One day, the bird saw a wire and wanted to reach it. The wire was very high up in the sky. The bird tried to fly up to reach the wire, but it was too high. The bird was sad because it wanted to sit on the wire and be graceful like a ballerina. +Anna loved to draw with her pencil. She drew many things: flowers, animals, houses, people. She was gifted at drawing. She could make her pictures look real and beautiful. She wanted to share her drawings with others. + +One day, she went to a new school. She was nervous and shy. She did not know anyone there. She brought her pencil and some paper with her. She hoped to make some friends. + +At recess, she saw a group of kids playing with a ball. She wanted to join them, but she was afraid they would not like her. She sat on a bench and started to draw. She drew the kids, the ball, the trees, the sky. + +A boy named Ben saw her drawing. He was curious and friendly. He walked over to her and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. What are you drawing?" + +Anna looked up and saw his smile. She felt a little less nervous. She said, "Hi, I'm Anna. I'm drawing you and the others." + +Ben looked at her drawing and was amazed. He said, "Wow, you are gifted at drawing. You made us look so real and happy. Can I see more of your drawings?" + +Anna nodded and showed him her paper. She had many drawings of different things. Ben liked them all. He said, "You are very talented. Do you want to play with us? We can share the ball." + +Anna smiled and said, "Yes, I would like that. Thank you for being nice to me." + +Ben said, "You're welcome. Come on, let's go. I'll introduce you to the others. They will like you too." + +He took her hand and led her to the group. He said, "Hey, everyone, this is Anna. She is new here. She is gifted at drawing. Look at her pictures." + +The other kids looked at her pictures and were impressed. They said, "Wow, those are awesome. You are very good at drawing. Welcome to our school. Do you want to play with us?" + +Anna felt happy and accepted. She said, "Yes, I do. Thank you for welcoming me." + +She put her pencil and paper in her backpack and joined the game. She had fun playing with the ball and making new friends. She was glad she came to the new school. She was glad she met Ben. She was glad she had her pencil. +Mia and Leo are playing in the park. They see a big slide with colorful steps. Mia wants to go on the slide, but Leo is scared. + +"Come on, Leo, let's go on the slide. It looks fun!" Mia says. + +"No, no, no. I don't want to go on the slide. It is too high and too fast. I am scared." Leo says. + +Mia tries to make Leo feel brave. She says, "Don't be scared, Leo. I will go with you. We can hold hands and slide together. It will be fun, I promise." + +But Leo refuses to go on the slide. He shakes his head and says, "No, no, no. I don't want to go on the slide. You can go by yourself. I will wait here." + +Mia is sad. She wants to play with Leo, but she also wants to go on the slide. She decides to go on the slide by herself. She climbs the colorful steps and sits on the slide. She says, "Bye, Leo. I will see you soon." + +She slides down the slide and feels the wind in her hair. She laughs and says, "Whee! This is fun!" + +She gets off the slide and looks for Leo. But Leo is not where she left him. She is worried. She starts to search for Leo. She looks behind the trees, under the benches, and in the sandbox. She does not see Leo. + +She calls out, "Leo, where are you? Leo, come out, please!" + +She hears a voice from behind the slide. It is Leo. He says, "Here I am, Mia. I am sorry. I was hiding. I was scared." + +Mia runs to Leo and hugs him. She says, "I am glad you are okay, Leo. I was looking for you. I was worried. Why were you hiding?" + +Leo says, "I was hiding because I was scared. I saw you go on the slide and you looked so happy. I wanted to go on the slide too, but I was still scared. I was afraid you would not play with me anymore. I was afraid you would not be my friend anymore." + +Mia says, "Oh, Leo, that is silly. I will always play with you. I will always be your friend. I like the slide, but I like you more. You don't have to go on the slide if you don't want to. We can play something else. We can play with the ball, or the swings, or the seesaw. What do you want to play?" + +Leo smiles and says, "I want to play with you, Mia. You are my best friend. Maybe next time I will try the slide. But only if you hold my hand." + +Mia says, "Okay, Leo. I will hold your hand. And I will always be your friend. Come on, let's play!" + +They hold hands and run to the swings. They laugh and play and have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to joke a lot. They liked to joke with each other and with other kids. One day, they saw a big boat on the lake. They wanted to go on the boat and have fun. + +They asked the man who owned the boat if they could go on it. The man said yes, but only if they were careful and did not joke on the boat. He said the boat was not a toy and could be dangerous. Tom and Sam said they understood and thanked the man. + +They went on the boat and looked around. They saw many things on the boat, like ropes, nets, hooks, and fish. They thought they were very cool. But they also saw a sign that said "Do not touch". They wondered what was behind the sign. + +Tom had an idea. He said to Sam, "Let's joke with the man. Let's touch the sign and see what happens. It will be funny." Sam was not sure. He said, "But the man said not to joke on the boat. He said it could be dangerous. Maybe we should listen to him." Tom said, "Don't be scared. It's just a joke. Come on, it will be fun." + +Tom and Sam went to the sign and touched it. As soon as they did, they heard a loud noise. The sign was a button that made the boat go very fast. The boat started to move on the lake, and Tom and Sam were scared. They did not know how to stop the boat. They screamed for help. + +The man who owned the boat heard them and ran to the boat. He was angry and worried. He jumped on the boat and stopped it. He said to Tom and Sam, "What did you do? Why did you touch the sign? I told you not to joke on the boat. You could have hurt yourselves or others. You were very naughty and foolish." + +Tom and Sam felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry and that they did not mean to cause trouble. They said they just wanted to joke and have fun. The man said, "Joking is good, but not when it is dangerous or disrespectful. You have to be careful and responsible when you are on a boat or anywhere else. You have to respect the rules and the people who own the things. You have to learn from your mistake and never do it again." + +Tom and Sam said they understood and that they would never do it again. They apologized to the man again and thanked him for letting them go on the boat. They learned their lesson and never joked on a boat again. They also learned to joke in a nice and safe way with each other and with other kids. They were still friends who liked to joke a lot, but they were also friends who knew how to be careful and respectful. +Lily liked to play with her mom's makeup. She liked to put red on her lips and pink on her cheeks. She liked to look at herself in the mirror and pretend she was a princess. + +One day, Lily saw her mom's makeup bag on the bed. She wanted to play with it, but her mom was not home. She was at work. Lily thought she could play with it for a little while and put it back before her mom came back. + +She took the makeup bag and went to her room. She opened it and saw many colors and brushes. She started to put some on her face. She felt happy and pretty. + +But then she heard a noise. It was her brother, Max. He was coming to her room. He was noisy and loud. He liked to tease her and make her cry. + +He opened the door and saw Lily with the makeup. He laughed and said, "You look funny! You look like a clown! Mom will be mad at you!" + +Lily felt scared and sad. She did not like what Max said. She wanted him to go away. She said, "No, I don't! I look like a princess! Go away, Max! Leave me alone!" + +Max did not go away. He came closer and tried to take the makeup bag from her. He said, "Give me that! You are not supposed to play with mom's makeup! I will tell her what you did!" + +Lily did not want to give him the makeup bag. She held it tight and said, "No, don't! It's mine! I will put it back! Don't tell mom!" + +They started to pull and push. The makeup bag was in the middle. They were both strong and stubborn. They did not want to let go. + +But then something happened. The makeup bag ripped. The colors and brushes fell out. They flew in the air and landed on the floor, on the bed, on the wall. Some of them broke and made a mess. + +Lily and Max stopped fighting. They looked at the makeup. They looked at each other. They looked at the door. They heard a sound. It was their mom. She was home. She was coming to their room. + +They felt sorry and scared. They knew they were in trouble. They did not know what to say. They wished they had not fought. They wished they had not played with the makeup. They wished they had hung it back on the bed. +Sam and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big red slide. They wanted to go on it. + +"Can we do it, please?" Sam asked his mom. + +"OK, but be careful. The slide is very high and fast," his mom said. + +Sam and Lily ran to the slide. They waited for their turn. Then they climbed up the ladder. Sam went first. He sat on the slide and pushed himself down. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He laughed and shouted, "Whee!" + +Lily saw Sam having fun. She wanted to do it too. She sat on the slide and pushed herself down. But she did not laugh or shout. She felt something scratch her leg. She looked down and saw a big bee. The bee was angry. It stung Lily on her leg. Lily screamed and cried. She fell off the slide and hit the ground. + +Sam heard Lily scream and cry. He ran to her and saw the bee and the sting. He felt sorry for Lily. He tried to help her. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will get your mom. She will make it better." + +But Lily's mom was not there. She had gone to the bathroom. She did not hear Lily scream and cry. She did not see Lily fall and hurt. She did not know Lily had a bee sting. She did not know Lily was allergic to bees. + +Lily's leg started to swell and itch. She felt sick and dizzy. She could not breathe well. She needed help. But no one came. Lily closed her eyes and fainted. + +The end. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were lions and chase each other. They wore pants with stripes and spots to look like lions. They also made loud roars to scare the birds and the squirrels. + +"Roar! I'm going to catch you, Mia!" Tom said, running after his sister. + +"Roar! You can't catch me, Tom! I'm too fast!" Mia said, dodging behind a tree. + +They ran and roared and had fun. But they did not see the big dog that was watching them from the other side of the park. The dog did not like their roars. He thought they were trying to take his bone. He growled and barked and ran towards them. + +Tom and Mia heard the dog and stopped playing. They saw the dog and felt worried. He was much bigger and louder than them. He looked angry and hungry. They did not know what to do. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Mia shouted, holding each other. + +The dog came closer and closer. He opened his mouth and showed his teeth. He was ready to bite them. + +But then, they heard another roar. A louder and stronger roar. A roar that made the dog stop and run away. A roar that came from their mom. + +"Mom!" Tom and Mia cried, running to her. + +"Are you okay, my little lions?" Mom asked, hugging them. + +"Yes, Mom, we're okay. Thank you for saving us!" Tom and Mia said. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She was wearing pants with flowers and a shirt with a lion. She had heard their roars and came to see what was going on. She saw the dog and scared him away with her roar. + +"Let's go home, my little lions. It's time for lunch. And don't worry, the dog won't bother you again. He knows who's the boss here." Mom said, leading them to the car. + +"Roar!" Tom and Mia said, feeling happy and safe. They liked to pretend they were lions, but they loved their mom more. She was the best lion of all. +Lily loved to skip. She skipped in the park, she skipped in the garden, she skipped in the house. She skipped so much that her mom called her Lily the Skipper. Lily was happy when she skipped. + +One day, Lily's mom made a big pot of soup for dinner. She put in carrots, potatoes, onions, and cauliflower. Lily did not like cauliflower. She thought it was white and boring and yucky. She wanted to skip her soup and eat something else. + +"Mom, can I have a sandwich instead of soup?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, you have to eat your soup. It is good for you and it has many vegetables. Cauliflower is one of them. It is not boring, it is crunchy and tasty. Try it, you might like it," Mom said. + +Lily made a face and pushed her bowl away. She did not want to try it. She wanted to skip it. + +Mom sighed and had an idea. She took out some food coloring and added a few drops to Lily's soup. She stirred it and showed it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, your soup is pink now. Pink is your favorite color. Do you want to try it now?" Mom asked. + +Lily looked at her soup. It was pink and pretty. She liked pink. She was curious. She took a spoon and tasted it. It was warm and creamy and sweet. She liked it. She ate some more. She found a piece of cauliflower and bit it. It was crunchy and tasty. She liked it too. She ate all her soup and smiled. + +"Mom, I like pink soup. And I like cauliflower. Thank you for making it for me," Lily said. + +Mom hugged her and smiled too. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you liked it. You see, sometimes you have to try new things before you decide if you like them or not. You might be surprised by what you find. That is a good lesson to learn," Mom said. + +Lily nodded and agreed. She learned something new today. She was happy and proud. She skipped to her room to play. She was still Lily the Skipper, but now she was also Lily the Soup Lover. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together at school. They had a lot of toys and books to share, but sometimes they wanted the same thing. One day, they both wanted to draw with the same crayons on the same desk. They started to fight and pull the crayons from each other. + +"Stop it, Ben! These are my crayons!" Lily shouted. + +"No, they are mine! I saw them first!" Ben yelled back. + +They made a lot of noise and the teacher heard them. She came over and looked at them with a stern face. + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing? Why are you fighting over the crayons?" she asked. + +"They are mine, teacher! Lily took them from me!" Ben said. + +"No, they are mine, teacher! Ben grabbed them from me!" Lily said. + +The teacher shook her head and sighed. She was compassionate and wanted to help them. She knew they were both good kids who just had a problem. + +"Listen, Lily and Ben, fighting is not nice. It hurts your feelings and it hurts the crayons. There are enough crayons for everyone, and you can take turns to use them. Why don't you settle this by saying sorry to each other and sharing the desk and the crayons?" she suggested. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and felt a little ashamed. They knew the teacher was right and they did not want to be mean to each other. They nodded and said sorry to each other. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have asked you before I took the crayons," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I should have let you use some of the crayons," Ben said. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to draw a picture together on the desk, using the crayons. They made a rainbow and a sun and a flower. They showed it to the teacher and she praised them. + +"Wow, what a beautiful picture, Lily and Ben! I'm so proud of you for settling your problem and being kind to each other. You are very good friends," she said. + +Lily and Ben felt happy and proud. They thanked the teacher and continued to play together. They learned that sharing and settling were better than fighting and grabbing. +Tim and Liz are twins. They like to play in the park. But today, they have a problem. They do not know how to attach their shoes. + +"Mom, help us!" Tim cries. "We can't attach our shoes!" + +Mom is busy. She is talking on the phone. She does not hear Tim and Liz. + +Liz tries to attach her shoe. She puts the strap on the buckle. But it does not fit. She pulls and pulls. But it does not work. + +"Ow!" Liz says. "This hurts!" + +Tim tries to attach his shoe. He puts the lace through the hole. But he does not know how to make a knot. He twists and turns. But it does not stay. + +"Uh-oh!" Tim says. "This is loose!" + +They look at each other. They feel helpless. They can't go to the park. They can't play. + +Then, they see Ben. Ben is their friend. He is older. He knows how to attach shoes. + +"Hi, Tim and Liz!" Ben says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Tim and Liz say. "But we can't attach our shoes!" + +Ben smiles. He comes to them. He helps them attach their shoes. + +"Look!" Ben says. "This is how you do it. You put the strap on the buckle. Then, you press it. Click! It fits. You put the lace through the hole. Then, you cross it. You loop it. You pull it. Ta-da! It stays." + +"Wow!" Tim and Liz say. "You are so smart!" + +"Thank you, Ben!" Tim and Liz say. "You are so kind!" + +"You're welcome, Tim and Liz!" Ben says. "Now, let's go to the park!" + +They run to the park. They play. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to do many things together. They like to play with toys, read books, and watch TV. Sometimes they watch TV with Mom and Dad. Sometimes they watch TV by themselves. + +One day, Mom and Dad are busy in the kitchen. They are making dinner. They tell Lily and Ben to watch TV in the living room. They say they will call them when dinner is ready. + +Lily and Ben go to the living room. They turn on the TV. They see a show about animals. They like animals. They see a lion, a monkey, and a snake. They learn their names and sounds. + +Then they see a bird. The bird is red and green. It has a big beak. It is a parrot. The parrot can talk. It says hello to the people on the show. Lily and Ben are amazed. They want to talk to the parrot too. + +They go closer to the TV. They say hello to the parrot. They ask the parrot its name. They wait for the parrot to answer. But the parrot does not answer. It just says hello again. Lily and Ben are confused. They try again. They say hello to the parrot. They ask the parrot what it likes to eat. They wait for the parrot to answer. But the parrot does not answer. It just says hello again. Lily and Ben are frustrated. They think the parrot is rude. + +They hear Mom and Dad calling them. They say dinner is ready. They say it is spicy. Lily and Ben like spicy food. They run to the kitchen. They leave the TV on. They forget about the parrot. + +The parrot sees them leaving. It says goodbye to them. It says its name is Polly. It says it likes to eat spicy food too. It says it is sorry for not answering. It says it was shy. It says it hopes to see them again. But Lily and Ben do not hear the parrot. They are too busy eating dinner. They do not know the parrot can talk. They do not know the parrot is lonely. They do not know the parrot is sad. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys, but they like their world best. Their world is a big box with sand, rocks, plants and animals. They make houses, roads and bridges with their world. + +One day, Sam and Mia are playing with their world. They are happy. They talk to each other. + +"Look, I have a brown bear. He is big and strong. He can protect my house," Sam says. + +"I have a brown rabbit. He is small and cute. He can hop and run fast," Mia says.