diff --git "a/TinyStories_1126.txt" "b/TinyStories_1126.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1126.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Mom gave her a piece of bread. She said, "Be careful, Sara. Don't throw the bread too hard. You might scare the ducks and fish. And don't go too close to the pond. You might fall in." + +Sara said, "Okay, Mom." She tore the bread into small pieces. She threw them gently into the pond. She watched the ducks and fish come and eat. She smiled. + +But then she saw something shiny in the pond. It was a coin. She wanted to get it. She thought it was a lucky coin. She forgot what Mom said. She threw the bread harder. She went closer to the pond. She reached for the coin. + +Splash! Sara fell into the pond. She was wet and cold. She cried. Mom ran to her. She pulled her out of the pond. She hugged her and said, "Oh, Sara. Are you okay? You should have listened to me. You could have hurt yourself." + +Sara was sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I saw a coin. I wanted to get it. I didn't mean to fall in." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Sara. I'm glad you're safe. But you have to be more careful next time. Come on, let's go home. We'll dry you off and change your clothes. And then you can open your package." + +Sara nodded. She still wanted to open her package. She hoped it was something good. She hoped it was not a coin. She had enough of coins. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the woods. They made a hut with sticks and leaves. They had fun pretending to be animals and hunters. But their mom told them to be careful. She said there were wolves in the woods. She said wolves were big and bad and liked to eat children. She made them promise to come home before dark. + +One day, Tom and Anna saw a wolf. It was hiding behind a tree. It had gray fur and yellow eyes. It looked at them and smiled. Tom and Anna were scared. They wanted to run away. But the wolf spoke to them. It said, "Don't be afraid. I am a friendly wolf. I want to play with you. Come with me to my den. I have toys and candy there. You will like it." + +Tom and Anna did not trust the wolf. They remembered their mom's words. They said, "No, thank you. We have to go home. We promised our mom. She will be worried if we are late." + +The wolf pretended to be sad. It said, "Please, stay a little longer. I am lonely. I have no friends. I will be good to you. I will show you my den. It is very tidy and cozy. You can come back to your mom later. She will not mind. Just one more game. Please." + +Tom and Anna felt sorry for the wolf. They thought maybe it was not so bad. They thought maybe they could play one more game. They said, "OK, we will go with you. But only for a little while. Then we have to go home. We promise." + +The wolf was happy. It said, "Thank you. You are very kind. Follow me. I will show you the way." It led them deeper into the woods. It did not take them to its den. It took them to a trap. It had dug a big hole and covered it with leaves. It said, "Look, here is my den. Go inside and see. It is very tidy and cozy. I will be right behind you." + +Tom and Anna did not see the hole. They stepped on the leaves and fell down. They screamed and cried. They were hurt and scared. They realized they had been tricked. They said, "Help, help! Wolf, let us go! You lied to us! You are not friendly! You are bad!" + +The wolf laughed. It said, "Too late. You are mine now. You should have listened to your mom. You should have kept your promise. Now you will be my dinner. Yum, yum." It jumped into the hole and ate them. The end. +Lily and Ben liked to build structures with their blocks. They made towers, bridges, castles and more. They had fun stacking and balancing the blocks, and sometimes knocking them down. + +One day, they decided to build a big snowman with their blocks. They used white blocks for the body, black blocks for the eyes and buttons, orange blocks for the nose, and a red block for the hat. They were very proud of their snowman structure. + +"Look at our snowman!" Lily said. "He is so big and nice!" + +"Yes, he is!" Ben agreed. "But we have to be careful. The sun is very hot today. It can melt our snowman." + +Lily and Ben did not want their snowman to melt. They moved him to a shady spot under a tree. They thought he would be safe there. + +But they did not see the dog that was playing nearby. The dog saw the snowman and thought it was a toy. He ran towards it and jumped on it. He bit and pulled the blocks, making them fall apart. He made a big mess with the blocks. + +Lily and Ben heard the noise and ran to see what happened. They saw their snowman structure destroyed and the dog wagging his tail. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "Our snowman! He is gone!" + +"He did not melt. He was broken!" Ben said. "Bad dog! Go away!" + +The dog did not understand. He thought they wanted to play. He barked and licked their faces. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry at first. But then they saw the dog's happy eyes and soft fur. They decided to forgive him. They petted him and gave him a hug. + +"Maybe we can build another snowman later," Lily said. + +"Or maybe we can build something else with the dog," Ben said. + +They smiled and picked up their blocks. They were still friends with the dog and with each other. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had some plastic plates, cups and spoons, but they wanted something more. + +"Look, Lily, I found a knife!" Ben said, holding a shiny metal thing. "We can use it to cut the bread and cheese." + +Lily looked at the knife. It was big and wide and had a sharp edge. She felt scared. She remembered what Mommy had told them many times. + +"Ben, no! That is not a toy. That is a real knife. It can hurt you. Put it back, please." Lily said, trying to sound brave. + +Ben did not listen. He wanted to display his knife and show Lily how cool it was. He waved it around and made slicing noises. He did not see Mommy coming into the kitchen. + +"Ben, what are you doing? Drop that knife right now!" Mommy shouted, grabbing the knife from Ben's hand. She was angry and scared. She hugged Ben and Lily and checked them for cuts. "You are very lucky you did not hurt yourself or your sister. You know you are not allowed to touch knives. They are dangerous. You could have been very sorry." + +Ben felt bad. He did not mean to make Mommy mad or scare Lily. He said he was sorry and promised to never touch knives again. Mommy said she forgave him, but he had to go to his room for a time out. Lily said she was sorry too and gave Ben a hug. She hoped he learned his lesson. She did not like knives. She liked spoons. They were safe and fun. +Lily was a very intelligent girl. She liked to read books and learn new things. She also liked to dress up and pretend to be different characters. She had many costumes and masks in her closet. + +One day, she wanted to dress up as a detective. She put on a hat, a coat and a magnifying glass. She also found a mask that looked like a mustache. She thought it was funny and put it on. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. + +She went to the living room, where her brother Tom was playing with his cars. She said, "Hello, I am Detective Lily. I am here to solve a mystery. Can I ask you some questions?" + +Tom looked at her and laughed. He said, "You are not a detective. You are my sister. And that is not a mustache. That is a mask. You look silly." + +Lily felt sad. She said, "I am not silly. I am intelligent. And this is a game. Don't you want to play with me?" + +Tom saw that Lily was sad. He felt sorry. He said, "OK, OK. I will play with you. What is the mystery?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "The mystery is, who ate the last cookie from the jar?" + +Tom said, "Oh, that is easy. It was me. I ate the last cookie. I was hungry." + +Lily said, "That is not a mystery. That is a confession. You are not very intelligent. You are a cookie thief." + +Tom said, "Hey, that is not fair. You are a mustache thief. You stole my mask." + +Lily said, "I did not steal it. I borrowed it. And it is not your mask. It is mine. I found it in my closet." + +Tom said, "No, it is mine. I got it for my birthday. Give it back." + +Lily said, "No, it is mine. I like it. It is funny." + +Tom said, "No, it is mine. It is cool. It is serious." + +They started to argue and pull the mask. They did not notice that their mom came into the room. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting over a mask?" + +Lily and Tom stopped and looked at their mom. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were playing a game. But we could not agree on who owns the mask." + +Mom said, "Well, the mask belongs to both of you. You can share it. And you can also share the cookies. I baked some more. They are in the kitchen. Do you want some?" + +Lily and Tom said, "Yes, please. Thank you, mom. We love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too. Now, go and wash your hands. And don't forget to take off the mask. It is time for dinner." + +Lily and Tom said, "OK, mom. We will. And we will also play nicely. We are both intelligent. And we are both detectives." + +They hugged their mom and ran to the kitchen. They left the mask on the couch. They decided to play with it again later. They had fun dressing up and solving mysteries. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big tub of water and some toys. They liked to splash the water and make bubbles. They laughed and had fun. + +"Look, Anna, I can make a big splash with this boat!" Ben said. He threw the boat into the water and it made a loud sound. Some water flew out of the tub and wet the grass. + +"Wow, that was a big splash, Ben!" Anna said. "But be careful, you might splash Mommy's flowers. She will be angry." + +Anna picked up a duck and put it in the water. She made it swim and quack. She smiled and watched the duck. + +But Ben was not careful. He was clumsy. He wanted to make another big splash. He grabbed a big ball and threw it into the water. But he threw it too hard. The ball bounced out of the water and hit a table. The table had a bowl of cream on it. The bowl fell and the cream spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no, Ben, look what you did!" Anna said. "You spilled the cream! Mommy will be very angry. She wanted to use the cream for the cake." + +Ben looked at the mess. He felt bad. He did not mean to spill the cream. He was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry, Mommy. I was clumsy. I did not want to spill the cream." Ben said. + +Anna saw that Ben was sorry. She was not mad at him. She was his sister. She loved him. + +"It's okay, Ben. We can clean it up. Mommy will not be angry if we say sorry and help her." Anna said. + +They got some towels and wiped the cream. They put the toys back in the tub. They said sorry to Mommy and helped her with the cake. Mommy was not angry. She was happy. She hugged them and gave them a slice of cake. They ate the cake and smiled. They learned to be careful and not clumsy. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. Sometimes they would argue and shout when they lost. + +One day, they decided to play hide and seek in the park. Anna was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Anna counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She searched behind the trees, under the benches, and in the bushes. She could not find him anywhere. + +"Ben, where are you?" she called. "I give up, you win!" + +There was no answer. Anna started to feel worried. She wondered if Ben had run away or got lost. She wished she had not been so competitive and had played nicer with him. + +She ran to the swings, where their mom was resting on a bench. She told her mom that she could not find Ben. + +"Don't worry, honey," her mom said. "He's probably just hiding very well. He likes to surprise you. He'll come out soon. I promise." + +Anna nodded, but she was not sure. She sat next to her mom and waited. She hoped her mom was right. + +After a few minutes, she heard a loud "Boo!" behind her. She turned around and saw Ben smiling. He had been hiding under the bench all along. + +"Gotcha!" he said. "I win!" + +Anna was not angry. She was happy to see him. She hugged him and said, "You're very good at hiding, Ben. But you scared me. I thought you were gone." + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben said. "I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to have fun. Can we play again?" + +"Okay, but only if we play nice," Anna said. "No more arguing or shouting. Deal?" + +"Deal," Ben said. "And no more hiding under benches. That's too hard." + +They laughed and ran to the slide. They played together until it was time to go home. They had learned their lesson. They made a promise to be less competitive and more kind. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They enjoyed being outside and having fun. + +"Look, Lily, a big red truck!" Tom said, pointing to the road. "It has a loud sound and a bright light. What is it?" + +Lily looked and saw the truck. She knew what it was. "It is a fire truck, Tom. It helps people when there is an emergency. An emergency is when something bad happens and people need help." + +Tom nodded. He wanted to know more. "Why does it have a loud sound and a bright light?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered what her mom told her. "The loud sound and the bright light are to tell other cars to move away. The fire truck needs to go fast to the emergency. It is very important." + +Tom understood. He was curious and brave. He wanted to see the emergency. "Can we follow the fire truck, Lily? Maybe we can see the fire and the firemen." + +Lily shook her head. She was careful and smart. She knew they should not follow the fire truck. "No, Tom, we cannot follow the fire truck. It is too dangerous. We should stay in the park and play. The firemen will take care of the emergency. They are very good." + +Tom agreed. He was not too disappointed. He still had Lily and the park. He enjoyed playing with his friend. He hoped the firemen would be safe and the emergency would be over soon. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a white doll that she loved very much. Ben had a red car that he liked to zoom around. They were having fun, but they were also getting tired. + +"Can I play with your doll, Lily?" Ben asked. "My car is boring." + +"No, Ben, this is my doll. You can't have it," Lily said. She hugged her doll and turned away from Ben. + +"Please, Lily, just for a little bit. I'll give you my car," Ben said. He tried to grab the doll from Lily, but she held on tight. + +"Stop it, Ben! You're hurting me!" Lily cried. She pushed Ben away and ran to their mom. + +Mom was in the kitchen, making a snack for them. She heard Lily and Ben fighting and came to see what was wrong. + +"What's going on, kids?" Mom asked. + +"Lily won't let me play with her doll. She's mean," Ben said. + +"Ben tried to take my doll. He's rude," Lily said. + +Mom looked at them and sighed. She knew they were both tired and cranky, and they needed to share and be kind. + +"Kids, listen to me. You both have nice toys, but you can't just insist on having what the other one has. You have to ask nicely and wait for your turn. And you have to respect what the other one says. If Lily doesn't want to share her doll, you have to accept it. And if Ben wants to play with your doll, you have to consider it. Sharing and being kind are important values. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for making Mom upset and for hurting each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I shouldn't have tried to take your doll," Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I shouldn't have been so selfish with my doll," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. Mom smiled and gave them a hug too. + +"Good, I'm glad you made up. Now, why don't you go and play together nicely? And then we can have some snack and rest. You both look very tired," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben agreed. They took their toys and went back to the living room. They decided to play with both the doll and the car, and they had fun. They learned to share and be kind, and they felt happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They threw snowballs at each other and laughed. They were having fun, but they were also very cold and wet. + +"Let's go inside the cabin and get warm," Anna said to Ben. + +"OK, but first we have to say goodbye to the snowman," Ben said. + +They hugged the snowman and said, "Bye, snowman. See you tomorrow." + +They ran to the cabin and opened the door. They saw their mom and dad sitting by the fire. They smelled something spicy in the air. + +"Hi, kids. You look frozen. Come here and dry yourselves with these towels," mom said. + +"Thanks, mom. What are you cooking?" Anna asked. + +"I'm making chili. It's spicy and hot. Do you want some?" dad asked. + +"Yes, please. We are hungry," Ben said. + +They took off their coats and boots and sat at the table. Mom gave them each a bowl of chili and some bread. They blew on the chili and tasted it. + +"Mmm, this is good. It makes me feel warm inside," Anna said. + +"Me too. But it's also very spicy. It makes my tongue tingle," Ben said. + +They ate their chili and bread and drank some water. They felt cozy and happy in the cabin. They thanked their mom and dad for the food and the fire. They decided to read a book and play a game before bedtime. They loved the cabin and the snow. They hoped to have more fun tomorrow. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big building. It has many windows and doors. They want to go inside and look. + +They run to the building. They see a door that is open. They go in. It is dark and cold. They see many things on the floor. Some are hard and some are soft. They touch them and pick them up. + +Tom finds a bottle. It has a picture of a lemon on it. He thinks it is juice. He opens it and drinks. He makes a face. It is sour. He does not like it. He spits it out. + +Jen finds a rope. It is long and thin. She thinks it is fun. She swings it and wraps it around her. She laughs. + +Tom wants to play with the rope too. He runs to Jen. He does not see a hole in the floor. He steps on it and slips. He falls down. He hurts his leg. He cries. + +Jen hears Tom cry. She drops the rope and runs to him. She sees his leg is red and wet. She is scared. She hugs him and says sorry. + +They hear a loud noise. It is a man. He is angry. He says they are not allowed in the building. He tells them to go away. He grabs them and pushes them out. + +Tom and Jen run away. They are sad and scared. They go to their homes. They tell their moms what happened. Their moms are mad and worried. They clean their leg and give them a hug. They say they love them and they should not go to the building again. They say it is dangerous and dirty. + +Tom and Jen say sorry. They say they will not go to the building again. They say they love their moms too. They learn a lesson. They are happy to be safe and warm. They are still friends. They play with other things. They do not touch sour bottles or ropes. They do not slip or fall. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were pirates. They had a big boat with a flag and a wheel. They liked to sail on the water and look for treasure. Treasure was shiny and pretty and made them happy. + +One day, they saw a map in a bottle. The map showed them where to find a big treasure. It was under the water, in a deep hole. Tom and Lily were excited. They wanted to get the treasure. + +They put on their masks and their fins and jumped into the water. They swam fast and speed to the hole. They saw many fish and plants and rocks. They also saw a big shark. The shark was hungry and angry. It wanted to eat them. + +"Look out, Tom!" Lily shouted. "The shark is coming!" + +Tom saw the shark and was scared. He grabbed Lily's hand and swam away. They tried to find their boat, but they were lost. The water was dark and deep. + +"Where is our boat, Lily?" Tom asked. "Where is the treasure?" + +"I don't know, Tom," Lily said. "But we have each other. That is the best treasure." + +They hugged and hoped that someone would find them. They prayed that the shark would not find them. They wished they were back on their boat. They learned that being pirates was not easy. +On Tuesday, Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They saw many birds, flowers and bugs. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +But then the sky became dark and the wind became strong. Mom said, "We have to go home, kids. It is going to rain soon." Lily and Ben did not want to go home. They wanted to play more. They said, "No, Mom. Please, can we stay a little longer?" + +Mom said, "Sorry, kids. We have to go home now. The weather is changing and it is not safe to stay here. We can come back another day when it is sunny and warm." She took their hands and walked to the car. + +On the way home, they heard thunder and saw lightning. They saw raindrops falling on the windows. Lily and Ben were scared. They hugged Mom and said, "Mom, we are sorry we did not listen to you. You were right. The weather changed and it is bad." + +Mom said, "It's okay, kids. I know you love the park. But sometimes we have to change our plans and do what is best. The rain will not last forever. Tomorrow will be a new day and maybe we can do something else that is fun." She kissed them and said, "I love you, kids. You are my sunshine." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play at the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to wear their jackets with zippers. They thought zippers were fun and cool. + +One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a new boy there. He was wearing a jacket with buttons. He looked at Lily and Ben and said, "Your jackets are silly. Zippers are for babies. Buttons are better." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like the new boy. They said, "No, zippers are not for babies. Zippers are perfect. They are easy and fast. Buttons are hard and slow. You are silly." + +The new boy did not like what Lily and Ben said. He said, "No, you are silly. Buttons are perfect. They are pretty and neat. Zippers are ugly and noisy. You are babies." + +Lily and Ben did not want to talk to the new boy anymore. They ran away from him. They found a nice spot under a tree. They hugged each other and said, "We are not babies. We are best friends. We like zippers. Zippers are perfect for us." + +The end. +Ben and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with toys and pretend they were in space. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it into a rocket. + +They used crayons and stickers to draw windows and stars on the box. They cut out a door and a flap for the engine. They put pillows and blankets inside to make it cozy. They were very proud of their rocket. + +"Are you ready to blast off?" Ben asked Mia. + +"Yes, I am!" Mia said. "Let's seat in the rocket and count down." + +They crawled into the box and closed the door. They pretended to push buttons and pull levers. They counted down from ten to zero. Then they shouted, "Lift off!" + +They made loud noises with their mouths to sound like a rocket. They imagined they were flying to the moon and seeing aliens. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they heard a loud voice. It was Ben's dad. He was angry. + +"What are you doing in there?" he yelled. "You made a mess of the garage! You ruined the box! It was for something important!" + +He opened the door and pulled them out of the rocket. He scolded them and told them to clean up. He threw the box in the trash. + +Ben and Mia felt ashamed. They did not mean to make trouble. They just wanted to play. They said they were sorry and helped to tidy up. They hoped Ben's dad would forgive them. They wished they still had their rocket. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were farmers and had many animals. Sara had a cow, a pig and a hen. Tom had a horse, a sheep and a duck. They took good care of their animals and gave them food and water. + +One day, Sara said to Tom, "I want to make a pie for our animals. They work hard and deserve a treat. Do you want to help me?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, I do. What kind of pie do you want to make?" + +Sara thought for a moment and said, "I want to make a carrot pie. Carrots are good for you and tasty. I have some carrots in my basket. Do you have any flour and butter?" + +Tom said, "I have some flour and butter in my barn. Let's go and get them." + +They went to the barn and found the flour and butter. They also found a bowl, a spoon and a rolling pin. They mixed the flour and butter with some water and made a dough. They rolled the dough and put it in a pie dish. They peeled and chopped the carrots and put them on top of the dough. They covered the pie with another layer of dough and made some holes with a fork. + +They put the pie in the oven and waited for it to bake. They smelled the pie and it smelled good. They took the pie out of the oven and let it cool down. They cut the pie into pieces and put them on plates. + +They took the plates to the garden and called their animals. The animals came running and saw the pie. They were happy and hungry. They ate the pie and made happy noises. Sara and Tom smiled and watched their animals. They felt proud and happy. + +They said to their animals, "We made this pie for you. We love you and thank you for being our friends. You are adorable and smart." + +The animals licked their faces and thanked them. They cuddled and played with Sara and Tom. They had a wonderful day. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings, slide on the slides, and run on the grass. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a long thing on it. It looks like a big stick, but it is not a stick. It is a missile. + +"What is that?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe it is a toy." + +They go closer to the truck. They see a man in the truck. He is wearing a green suit and a hat. He has a furry beard. He looks angry. + +"Hey, kids, get away from there!" he shouts. "This is not a toy. This is a missile. I am going to launch it soon." + +"Launch it? Where?" Ben asks. + +"None of your business," the man says. "Now go away, or I will call the police." + +Ben and Mia are scared. They run away from the truck. They find a policeman in the park. They tell him about the man and the missile. + +"Thank you, kids, you did the right thing," the policeman says. "That man is a bad man. He wants to hurt people with the missile. But we will stop him. Come with me, I will take you to a safe place." + +The policeman takes Ben and Mia to his car. He gives them some candy and a teddy bear. He tells them they are brave and smart. He calls for backup. Soon, more policemen come to the park. They surround the truck. They arrest the man. They take the missile away. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They hug the policeman. They hug each other. They go back to the swings. They swing high and low. They have fun. They are safe. +Tim and Jen like to play in their yard. They have a ball, a bike, and a slide. They have fun every day. But they do not like their neighbor, Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee is large and loud. He always yells at them to be quiet. He does not like children. + +One day, Tim and Jen are playing with their ball. They throw it to each other. They laugh and shout. The ball goes high in the air. It lands in Mr. Lee's yard. Tim and Jen are scared. They do not want to go get it. They do not want to see Mr. Lee. + +They hear Mr. Lee's door open. They hide behind the slide. They see Mr. Lee come out. He sees the ball. He picks it up. He looks around. He does not see Tim and Jen. He smiles. He says, "I guess this is mine now. I like this ball. It is red and round. I will keep it." + +Tim and Jen are angry and sad. They want their ball back. They do not think it is fair. They think Mr. Lee is mean. They decide to do something. They wait until Mr. Lee goes back inside. They sneak into his yard. They look for their ball. They see it on his porch. They run and grab it. They run back to their yard. They are happy. They have their ball again. + +They hear Mr. Lee's door open again. They hear him yell, "Hey, where is my ball? Who took my ball? I will find you. I will make you sorry." Tim and Jen are scared again. They hide behind the slide. They hope Mr. Lee does not see them. They hope he does not come to their yard. They hope he leaves them alone. They hug their ball. They whisper, "It is our ball, not his. He cannot have it. He cannot guess it. He cannot yell at us. We are not sorry. We are brave." +Lily likes to sign. She signs hello, thank you, and I love you. She signs to her mom, her dad, and her cat. She signs to her friends at school. She signs because she cannot hear. + +One day, Lily sees a fire. The fire is big and red and scary. It is in a house near her school. Lily hears a loud noise. She sees a man in a yellow suit. He has a big hose. He is a firefighter. He is trying to stop the fire. + +Lily sees something else. She sees a dog. The dog is in the house. The dog is scared and sad. He cannot get out. Lily wants to help the dog. She signs to the firefighter. She points to the house. She points to the dog. + +The firefighter sees Lily. He sees her sign. He understands. He nods to Lily. He runs to the house. He breaks the door. He finds the dog. He carries the dog out. He gives the dog to Lily. Lily hugs the dog. She signs thank you to the firefighter. + +The firefighter smiles. He signs you're welcome to Lily. He signs you are a hero. Lily smiles. She signs you are a hero too. The firefighter and Lily are heroes. They are friends. They are unknown to the fire. The fire cannot hurt them. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. Sara wants to swing on it. She runs to the swing and sits on it. + +"Push me, Ben!" Sara says. "Push me high!" + +Ben pushes Sara on the swing. Sara is happy. She feels the wind in her hair. She laughs and says, "This is fun!" + +Ben wants to swing too. He waits for Sara to stop. But Sara does not stop. She swings and swings and swings. She does not see Ben. She does not hear Ben. + +"Can I swing now, Sara?" Ben asks. "Please?" + +Sara does not answer. She swings and swings and swings. + +Ben is sad. He thinks Sara is not nice. He thinks Sara is selfish. He walks away from the swing. He looks for another game. + +Sara swings and swings and swings. She thinks she is having fun. But after a while, she feels lonely. She looks for Ben. She does not see Ben. She does not hear Ben. + +"Where is Ben?" Sara asks. "Ben, where are you?" + +Sara stops swinging. She gets off the swing. She looks for Ben. She sees him playing with a ball. He is smiling. He is having fun. + +"Ben, can I play with you?" Sara asks. "Please?" + +Ben looks at Sara. He is not sure. He remembers how Sara did not share the swing. He remembers how Sara made him sad. + +"Why do you want to play with me?" Ben asks. "You did not let me swing. You did not care about me." + +Sara feels sorry. She knows she was wrong. She knows she was not nice. She knows she was selfish. + +"I am sorry, Ben," Sara says. "I was not nice. I was selfish. I did not share the swing. I did not care about you. I have an idea. Can we be friends again? Can we play together? Can we take turns on the swing?" + +Ben thinks about Sara's idea. He thinks it is a good idea. He thinks it is a nice idea. He thinks Sara is sorry. He thinks Sara wants to be nice. He thinks Sara wants to be friends. + +"Okay, Sara," Ben says. "I forgive you. We can be friends again. We can play together. We can take turns on the swing. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me to share. You have to promise me to care." + +Sara smiles. She is happy. She hugs Ben. She says, "I promise, Ben. I promise to share. I promise to care. Thank you for being my friend." + +Sara and Ben go back to the swing. They take turns on it. They push each other. They laugh and have fun. They learn to share. They learn to care. They are nice friends. + +The end. +Anna and Ben were playing with blocks. They wanted to build a big tower. They had many blocks in a sack. They took out the blocks and put them on the floor. + +Anna and Ben worked hard. They put one block on top of another. The tower grew taller and taller. They were happy. + +But then, Ben saw a shiny car. He wanted to play with the car. He was impatient. He did not want to complete the tower. He left the blocks and ran to the car. + +Anna was sad. She wanted to complete the tower. She looked at the sack. There were still some blocks left. She decided to finish the tower by herself. + +She took out the last blocks and put them on the tower. She was careful. She did not want the tower to fall. She was proud. She had completed the tower. She smiled. She called Ben. + +"Ben, come and see! I completed the tower!" + +Ben heard Anna. He left the car and ran to the tower. He saw the tower. It was very big. He was amazed. He said sorry to Anna. + +"Anna, I'm sorry. I was impatient. You did a great job. The tower is awesome!" + +Anna and Ben hugged. They were friends. They played with the tower and the car. They had fun. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a shiny crystal in their backyard. It was round and sparkly and made pretty colors when they held it up to the sun. + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna said. "It's so pretty! Can I have it?" + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "I saw it first! You can have something else!" + +Anna and Ben started to argue and complain. They both wanted the crystal and did not want to share. They pulled and tugged at the crystal, trying to take it from each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. She came out of the house and saw them fighting. "What are you doing? Why are you being so mean to each other?" + +They both looked at their mom and tried to explain. But they both talked at the same time and did not listen to each other. + +"Mom, he's being greedy! He won't let me have the crystal!" Anna said. + +"Mom, she's being bossy! She wants to take the crystal from me!" Ben said. + +Their mom shook her head and sighed. She took the crystal from their hands and held it up. + +"Look at this, children," she said. "This is a beautiful crystal. It's a gift from nature. It's not something to fight over. It's something to enjoy and appreciate together. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for being rude to each other. They hugged and said sorry. + +"Can we play with the crystal together, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, you can," their mom said. "But you have to be careful. It's fragile and can break easily. And you have to take turns and share nicely. OK?" + +"OK, mom," Ben said. + +Their mom gave them the crystal and smiled. She watched them play with it happily. They held it up to the sun and made rainbows. They rolled it on the grass and made it spin. They pretended it was a magic ball and made wishes. + +They had fun with the crystal and with each other. They did not complain anymore. They learned to share and be kind. And they thanked their mom for teaching them a lesson. +Anna likes to fly kites with her dad. They go to the park and find a big space with no trees. Dad helps Anna to hold the kite and run. The kite goes up and up in the sky. Anna feels happy and excited. + +"Look, Dad, the kite is flying so high!" Anna says. + +"Yes, it is, Anna. You are doing a great job!" Dad says. + +But then, a strong wind blows. The kite moves very fast and gets tangled with a letter. The letter is hanging from a balloon. The balloon is red and shiny. Anna does not know who sent the letter or where it is going. + +"Oh no, Dad, the kite is stuck!" Anna says. + +"Don't worry, Anna, we will get it back. Let me try to pull the string." Dad says. + +Dad pulls the string hard, but the kite and the letter do not come down. They fly away with the balloon. Anna feels sad and angry. She wants her kite back. + +"Bye bye, kite. Bye bye, letter. I don't like you!" Anna shouts. + +Dad hugs Anna and tries to cheer her up. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. Sometimes things happen that we can't control. Maybe the letter is for someone who needs it. Maybe the kite will find a new friend. Maybe we can make or buy another kite. Do you want to do that?" Dad says. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She is still sad, but she loves her dad. She nods and smiles a little. + +"OK, Dad. I want to make a new kite. Can we make it pink and purple?" Anna says. + +"Sure, Anna. We can make it any color you want. Let's go home and find some paper and sticks and glue. And maybe we can write a letter to the kite and the letter and the balloon. Maybe they will write back to us someday." Dad says. + +Anna likes that idea. She holds Dad's hand and walks with him. She is not frightened anymore. She is curious and hopeful. She wonders what the kite and the letter and the balloon are doing. She hopes they are having fun. She hopes they are not lonely. She hopes they are safe. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. You have to move the pieces and try to catch the king. + +One day, Tom and Sam play chess in the park. Tom has the white pieces and Sam has the black pieces. Tom is very good at chess. He moves his pieces fast and smart. Sam is not so good at chess. He moves his pieces slow and silly. + +"Check!" Tom says. He puts his queen next to Sam's king. Sam looks sad. He has no place to move his king. He knows he will lose the game. + +"Please, Tom, let me have one more move," Sam begs. "Maybe I can find a way to save my king." + +"No, Sam, you have to follow the rules," Tom says. "You have to give up your king and say I win. That is how you play chess." + +Sam feels angry. He does not like to lose. He does not like Tom's voice. He does not like chess. He picks up his king and throws it at Tom. The king hits Tom in the eye. Tom cries out loud. He drops his pieces and holds his eye. His eye turns blue and hurts a lot. + +Sam runs away. He does not say sorry. He does not care. He thinks he wins. But he does not win. He loses his friend. And he loses his chess. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they find a big box in the corner. They open the box and see a telephone inside. The telephone is old and deep. It has a long cord and a round dial. + +Sara and Ben are curious. They pick up the telephone and pretend to talk to each other. They say hello and goodbye and make funny noises. They laugh and have fun. They feel like grown-ups. + +Then, they hear their mom call them from the kitchen. She says it is time for lunch. Sara and Ben put down the telephone and run to the kitchen. They are hungry and want to eat. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She says, "Do you know what that telephone is? It was your grandma's telephone. She gave it to me when I was little. I used to talk to her a lot on that telephone. I remember her voice and her stories. She was very kind and loving." + +Sara and Ben listen to mom. They feel warm and happy. They want to know more about grandma. They ask mom to tell them some stories. Mom nods and hugs them. She says, "Of course, I will. But first, let's have some lunch. Then, we can call grandma on our new telephone and say hello. She will be very happy to hear from you." +Tim and his dog Rex loved to play in the park. They liked to run, jump, and chase each other. Rex was a loyal dog. He always followed Tim and listened to him. + +One day, Tim saw a big red car in the park. It was a toy car, but it looked very real. It had four wheels, a horn, and a remote control. Tim wanted to try it. He asked the boy who owned it if he could have a turn. The boy said yes, but only for a little while. + +Tim took the remote control and made the car zoom around the park. He was having so much fun. He forgot about Rex. Rex was sad. He wanted to play with Tim, but Tim was too busy with the car. Rex barked and wagged his tail, but Tim did not notice. + +Then, Tim saw a lake in the park. It was a small lake, but it looked very blue and shiny. Tim wondered if the car could zoom on the water. He drove the car towards the lake. He did not see the rocks and the mud. The car got stuck and started to sink. + +Tim was scared. He did not know how to get the car out. He did not want to lose the car or make the boy angry. He looked around for help. He saw Rex. Rex was still there, waiting for him. + +Rex saw the car in the lake. He knew Tim was in trouble. He did not hesitate. He ran into the water and grabbed the car with his teeth. He pulled the car out and brought it to Tim. Tim was so happy and relieved. He hugged Rex and thanked him. + +The boy came over and saw what happened. He was not angry. He was impressed by Rex. He said Rex was a brave and loyal dog. He said Tim was lucky to have him. He said Tim could play with the car again, but only if he shared it with Rex. + +Tim learned a lesson that day. He learned that toys are fun, but friends are more important. He learned that Rex was his best friend, and he should not ignore him. He learned that Rex would always help him, no matter what. He decided to be more loyal to Rex, too. He and Rex zoomed around the park together, happy and free. +Lily and Sam were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and find shells and stones. They saw a big boat on the water. It had a big rope and a big metal thing at the end. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is an anchor," Sam said. "It helps the boat stay in one place." + +Lily wanted to see the anchor. She ran to the water and tried to pull the rope. But it was too hard. She could not move it. + +"Help me, Sam!" she called. + +Sam ran to help her. He pulled the rope with her. But it was still too hard. They could not move it. + +"Let's shake it!" Sam said. "Maybe it will come loose." + +They shook the rope together. They shook it hard. They shook it fast. They shook it slow. They shook it up and down. They shook it left and right. + +But nothing happened. The anchor did not move. The boat did not move. The rope did not move. + +They were tired. They stopped shaking. They sat on the sand. + +"Shaking is not easy," Lily said. + +"No, it is not," Sam said. "But it is fun." + +They laughed. They hugged. They went back to digging in the sand. They forgot about the anchor. They were happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. They take turns to slide down and laugh. + +But then, Tim sees a shiny bike near a bench. He wants to ride it. He forgets his mom and Sam. He runs to the bike and gets on it. He pedals fast and goes away from the park. + +Sam sees Tim leave. He is sad and scared. He calls for Tim, but Tim does not hear him. He looks for his mom, but he does not see her. He is lost. He cries. + +Tim rides the bike for a long time. He does not know where he is. He sees many cars and people. He is tired and hungry. He wants to go back to the park. He tries to find the way, but he does not remember. He is lost. He cries. + +The moms look for Tim and Sam. They are worried and angry. They ask other people and look everywhere. They do not find them. They call the police. They hope they are safe. + +Tim and Sam are not safe. They are in a bad place. They meet bad people who take the bike and hurt them. They are not patient. They are mean. They do not help them. They make them do bad things. + +Tim and Sam are sorry. They wish they did not forget their moms and their friend. They wish they did not take the bike. They wish they could go back to the park. But they cannot. They are stuck. They are sad. +Lily and Ben wanted to decorate their room. They had many stickers and crayons and papers. They liked to make pictures and put them on the wall. They also liked to draw on the wall with crayons. + +One day, they decided to decorate the whole house. They went to the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom and the hall. They stuck stickers everywhere and drew with crayons on the furniture, the floor and the door. They had a lot of fun. + +But their mom and dad did not like their decoration. When they came home, they saw the mess and got very angry. They said, "What have you done? This is crazy! You have to clean this up right now!" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We just wanted to decorate the house. We thought you would like it." + +Mom and dad said, "We love you, but you can't decorate the house like this. This is not how you use stickers and crayons. You have to ask us first. And you have to be careful with your things. Do you know who has to clean this up? The police!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They said, "The police? Why the police?" + +Mom and dad said, "We are joking. The police don't clean up messes. But they do help people who need help. And we need help to clean up this mess. So we are going to call the police and ask them to come and help us. Do you want to help us too?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Yes, we want to help. We don't want the police to come. We don't want to make more trouble. We want to make you happy." + +Mom and dad said, "That's good. We are happy that you want to help. But next time, please don't decorate the house like this. OK?" + +Lily and Ben said, "OK, mom and dad. We are sorry. We love you." + +Mom and dad said, "We love you too. Now let's start cleaning." +Tom and Mia were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. But they also made a big mess. Flour, eggs, milk and sugar were everywhere. + +"Look, Mia, I made a cake!" Tom said, holding up a bowl of gooey batter. + +"That's not a cake, Tom, that's a mess!" Mia said, laughing. "You need to bake it in the oven." + +Tom frowned. He did not like the oven. It was hot and scary. He had a better idea. He ran to the freezer and opened the door. + +"I will put it in the freezer!" he said. "Then it will be cold and yummy!" + +He tried to put the bowl in the freezer, but it was too big. It did not fit. He pushed harder, but the bowl tipped over and spilled the batter all over the freezer and the floor. + +"Uh-oh!" Tom said. + +Mia gasped. She saw the mess and ran to get Mom. Mom came and saw the mess too. She was not happy. + +"Tom, Mia, what have you done?" she asked. "This is a disaster! You need to clean this up right now!" + +Tom and Mia looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. They did not want to clean the mess. They wanted to play. + +"Please, Mom, can we play some more?" Tom asked. + +"No, you can't!" Mom said. "You have to surrender your toys and help me with the mess. Then you can play again." + +Tom and Mia did not like to surrender their toys. They liked to play with them. But they also did not like to make Mom angry. They nodded and gave Mom their toys. Then they took some towels and started to wipe the mess. + +They learned their lesson. Next time, they would not play in the kitchen. They would play in the living room. It was less messy. And they would not put anything in the freezer. It was not for cakes. It was for ice cream. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a dog named Rex. Rex is big and brown. He likes to run and bark. + +One day, Tom and Sam see a flea on Rex. The flea is small and black. It jumps and bites. Rex scratches and whines. + +"Look, a flea!" Tom says. "Poor Rex!" + +"Let's get rid of it!" Sam says. "We need a spray." + +They run to the shop. They buy a spray. They go back to the park. They find Rex. He is still scratching and whining. + +"Stay still, Rex!" Tom says. "We will help you." + +They spray Rex with the spray. The spray is cold and wet. Rex shivers and shakes. + +"Freeze, flea!" Sam says. "You can't jump or bite now!" + +The flea stops moving. It falls off Rex. Rex stops scratching and whining. He wags his tail and licks Tom and Sam. + +"Good boy, Rex!" Tom says. "You are free of the flea!" + +"Good job, Tom and Sam!" Sam says. "You are brave and smart!" + +They hug Rex. They play in the park. They are happy. The end. +Lily liked to read novels. Novels were books with many words and stories. She had a big novel with a picture of a dragon on the cover. She wanted to know what happened to the dragon and the people in the novel. + +One day, she was reading her novel on the sofa. She was very quiet and did not look up. Her brother Max came into the room. He saw Lily reading and wanted to play with her. He said, "Lily, Lily, come and play with me. I have a new toy car. It is very fast and shiny. You will like it." + +Lily did not answer. She was too busy reading. Max tried again. He said, "Lily, Lily, please come and play with me. I am bored and lonely. You are my sister and I love you. You can read your novel later." + +Lily still did not answer. She turned the page and read more. Max was angry and sad. He said, "Lily, Lily, you are not nice. You do not care about me. You only care about your novel. You are a bad sister." He grabbed the novel from Lily's hands and threw it on the floor. + +Lily was shocked and angry. She said, "Max, Max, you are not nice. You do not care about me. You only care about your toy car. You are a bad brother." She jumped off the sofa and ran to get her novel. She saw that the novel was enormous. It was bigger than her. It had grown when Max threw it. It had many more pages and words and stories. It was a magic novel. + +Lily was scared and curious. She said, "Max, Max, look at my novel. It is enormous. It is magic. I wonder what happened to the dragon and the people in the novel. Maybe they are alive and real. Maybe they can talk to us. Maybe they can play with us." + +Max was scared and curious too. He said, "Lily, Lily, I am sorry. I did not mean to throw your novel. I did not know it was magic. I wonder what happened to your novel too. Maybe we can find out. Maybe we can read it together. Maybe we can be friends with the dragon and the people in the novel." + +Lily and Max hugged and said sorry to each other. They picked up the enormous novel and opened it. They saw that the words and pictures were moving and talking. They heard the dragon roar and the people laugh. They said, "Wow, this is amazing. This is the best novel ever. Let's read it and see what happens next." + +They sat on the sofa and read the novel. They paused sometimes to talk and ask questions. They had fun and learned new things. They forgot about their toy car and their fight. They were happy and friendly. They were good siblings. +Lily and Sam were playing in the snow. They saw a big structure made of ice. It had a door and windows. Lily wanted to enter the structure and see what was inside. + +"Let's go in, Sam!" Lily said. "It looks fun!" + +Sam was scared. He thought the structure might break or be cold. He did not want to enter the structure. + +"No, Lily, it is too icy!" Sam said. "We might get hurt or freeze!" + +Lily did not listen to Sam. She ran to the door and opened it. She entered the structure. Sam followed her, but he was not happy. + +Inside the structure, there were more ice walls and ice furniture. Lily saw an ice bed and an ice table. She touched them and smiled. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Lily said. "Someone made this for us!" + +Sam saw an ice fireplace and an ice lamp. He touched them and shivered. + +"Brrr, this is cold!" Sam said. "Someone made this to trick us!" + +Lily and Sam heard a loud noise. They looked at the door and saw a big bear. The bear was angry. He wanted to enter the structure and sleep. He saw Lily and Sam and roared. + +"Roar! This is my structure!" the bear said. "Go away, or I will eat you!" + +Lily and Sam were very scared. They ran to the door and tried to open it. But the door was stuck. The ice had frozen it. They could not enter or exit the structure. They were trapped with the bear. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Sam cried. "We want to go home!" +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They have a yellow ball that they can throw and catch. They have a cross puzzle that they can make with shapes. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, their mom says they can go to the park. They are very happy. They put on their coats and shoes and hold mom's hand. They walk to the park and see the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They want to try everything. + +Lily and Ben spend a long time at the park. They swing high and low. They slide fast and slow. They make a big castle in the sandbox. They share their yellow ball with some other kids. They laugh and run and jump. + +But then, they see a big cloud in the sky. It is dark and gray. It starts to rain. Mom says they have to go home. Lily and Ben are sad. They want to stay at the park. They cry and pout. + +Mom hugs them and says they can come back another day. She says they can play with their cross puzzle at home. She says they can have some cookies and milk. Lily and Ben feel a little better. They say goodbye to the park and the other kids. They hold mom's hand and walk home. They still have their yellow ball. They are still twins. They still have fun together. +Tom and Lily were playing on the farm. They liked to run and jump and hide in the hay. The hay was soft and yellow and smelled good. They made a big pile of hay and pretended it was a castle. + +"Look, I am the king of the hay castle!" Tom shouted. He wore a crown made of straw and held a stick as a sword. + +"And I am the queen of the hay castle!" Lily shouted. She wore a necklace made of flowers and held a fan made of leaves. + +They laughed and had fun. But then they heard a loud noise. It was the farmer. He was angry. He saw the mess they made with the hay. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my hay?" he shouted. "You are ruining it! Get out of there right now!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know the farmer was angry. They thought he was nice. They quickly got out of the hay and ran to their mom. + +"Sorry, mister, we were just playing," Tom said. + +"We did not mean to make you angry," Lily said. + +Their mom hugged them and said sorry to the farmer. She said they would help him fix the hay. The farmer calmed down and said it was okay. He said they could play on the farm, but not with the hay. He said the hay was for the cows and the horses. + +Tom and Lily nodded and said they understood. They said they would play with something else. They thanked the farmer and said goodbye. They learned not to shout and play with the hay. They learned to be careful and respectful on the farm. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is not nice. It barks and runs at them. + +"Help!" Lila says. "The dog is scary!" + +Tom is smart. He sees a guard near the gate. The guard has a whistle and a stick. Tom grabs Lila's hand and says, "Hurry! Follow me!" + +They run to the guard. The guard sees the dog and blows his whistle. The dog stops and runs away. The guard smiles and says, "Are you OK, kids?" + +"Yes, thank you, guard!" Lila and Tom say. "You are brave and kind!" + +The guard pats their heads and says, "You are smart and fast! You did the right thing. Always stay away from strange dogs. Now, go and have fun!" + +Lila and Tom hug the guard and go back to the park. They play with their ball and their dolls. They are happy and safe. They are glad they have a friend like the guard. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a slide and a swing. Their mom and dad were wealthy, so they had many toys and clothes. But they were not happy. They wanted to have friends and share their fun. + +One day, a new family moved in next door. They had a boy named Leo, who was the same age as Sam and Mia. Leo had a bike, but not much else. He was friendly and curious. He saw Sam and Mia playing on their slide and wanted to join them. + +Sam and Mia were not sure about Leo. They had never played with anyone else before. They thought he might break their toys or take their clothes. They decided to ignore him and pretend they did not see him. Leo felt sad and lonely. + +The next day, it was Leo's birthday. He did not have a party or a cake. His mom and dad were busy working. They gave him a hug and a small present. It was a book about animals. Leo liked animals, but he wished he had someone to read with. + +He went outside and saw Sam and Mia playing on their swing. He wanted to wish them a good day and show them his book. But they turned away and whispered to each other. They had a plan. They wanted to make Leo go away. They took a big sheet and wrapped it around the slide. They made it look like a ghost. They thought Leo would be scared and run away. + +They waited for Leo to come closer. Then they jumped out from behind the sheet and shouted, "Boo!" They expected Leo to cry and run away. But Leo did not. He laughed and clapped his hands. He said, "Wow, what a cool ghost! Can I play with you?" + +Sam and Mia were surprised. They did not know what to say. They looked at each other and felt ashamed. They realized they had been mean and selfish. They apologized to Leo and invited him to play with them. They unwrapped the sheet and showed him their slide and their swing. They also showed him their toys and their clothes. They asked him to share his book and his bike. They became friends and had fun. + +They learned that being wealthy is not the same as being happy. And that being friendly is better than being mean. They also learned that a slide can be a ghost, a book can be a treasure, and a bike can be a rocket. And that a sheet can wrap a slide, but not a friendship. +Sam liked to play chess with his dad. He learned how to move the pieces and how to say check and mate. He thought he was very good at chess and he wanted to beat his dad. + +One day, he asked his dad to play chess with him. His dad agreed and set up the board. Sam moved his pieces fast and tried to trap his dad's king. He said, "I will win, dad. You are not good at chess." + +His dad smiled and said, "Sam, you are a smart boy, but you need to be humble. Chess is a hard game and you can always improve. You should not be proud or rude to your opponent. You should respect them and learn from them." + +Sam did not listen to his dad. He kept moving his pieces and talking. He did not see that his dad had a plan. His dad moved his queen and said, "Checkmate, Sam. I win." + +Sam was shocked and sad. He looked at the board and saw that he had no moves left. He realized that his dad was right. He had been too proud and too rude. He had not improved his chess skills. He said, "I'm sorry, dad. You are good at chess. I want to be humble and improve. Can you teach me more?" + +His dad hugged him and said, "Of course, Sam. I'm proud of you for being humble and wanting to improve. Chess is a fun game, but it is also a game of learning and respect. Let's play again and I will show you some tips." +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in winter. They make snowmen and snowballs and slide on the ice. One day, they see a big red truck on the street. The truck has a sign that says "Hot Chili". + +"Look, Ben, what is that?" Lila asks. + +"I don't know, Lila. Maybe it is food," Ben says. + +They run to the truck and see a man with a big pot. He is giving cups of red soup to people. The people look happy and warm. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you want some hot chili?" the man asks. + +"What is chili?" Lila asks. + +"Chili is a soup with beans and meat and spices. It is very tasty and hot. It makes you feel good in winter," the man says. + +"Can we try some?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is very spicy. It might make your mouth burn," the man says. + +He gives them two small cups of chili. Lila and Ben take a sip. They feel the soup in their mouths. It is hot and spicy. It makes them cough and sneeze. + +"Wow, this is spicy!" Lila says. + +"I don't like it. It hurts my tongue," Ben says. + +They give the cups back to the man. They drink some water. They thank the man and run away. + +"Let's go back to the snow. It is more fun," Lila says. + +"OK, Lila. Maybe we can make a snowman with a chili hat," Ben says. + +They laugh and play in the snow. They forget about the spicy chili. They are happy. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Sam has a cool coat. It is red and has a big hood. Ben likes Sam's coat. He wants to have one too. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is not nice. It barks and runs at them. Sam and Ben are scared. They run away from the dog. But the dog is faster. It catches up with them. + +"Help!" Sam and Ben shout. "The dog is bad!" + +The dog jumps on Sam. It tries to bite his coat. Sam pushes the dog away. He says to Ben, "Take my coat and run! I will save you!" + +Ben takes Sam's coat and runs. He finds a safe place behind a tree. He waits for Sam. He hopes Sam is okay. + +Sam fights with the dog. He kicks and hits the dog. The dog is angry. It bites Sam's arm. Sam feels pain. He cries. He wants Ben to help him. + +But then, he hears a whistle. It is the park ranger. He comes with a leash. He sees the dog and Sam. He says, "Bad dog! Leave the boy alone!" + +He grabs the dog and puts the leash on it. He says to Sam, "Are you okay, kid? That dog is dangerous. It escaped from its owner. I'm sorry it hurt you." + +Sam says, "Thank you, sir. You saved me. But where is my friend Ben? And where is my coat?" + +The park ranger says, "Don't worry, kid. Your friend is safe. He ran away with your coat. He was smart. He will come back soon." + +Sam smiles. He is happy. He says, "Ben is a good friend. He likes my coat. Maybe I will give it to him. He deserves it." + +The park ranger says, "That's very nice of you, kid. You are a good friend too. Come on, let's go find your friend and your coat." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a small ticket on the floor. It is blue and shiny. It has a picture of a train on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna says. "It is a ticket for a train. A big, fast train." + +"Can we go on the train?" Ben asks. "Where does it go?" + +"I don't know," Anna says. "But we can imagine. Maybe it goes to a faraway place. A place with mountains and snow and animals." + +"Or maybe it goes to a fun place. A place with rides and games and candy," Ben says. + +They hold the ticket and close their eyes. They imagine they are on the train. They see the things they want to see. They feel the wind and the sun and the joy. They smile and laugh. + +They open their eyes. They are still in their room. But they are happy. They have a small ticket. And a big imagination. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to walk in the park. One day, they saw a big pile of trash on the grass. Sara said, "Look, Tom, what is that? It is disgusting!" Tom said, "I don't know, Sara, maybe someone left it there. Let's go and see." + +They walked closer to the trash and saw many things: cans, bottles, papers, and food. They also saw some bugs and worms crawling on the trash. Sara said, "Ew, Tom, this is gross! Why would someone do this? They are hurting the park and the animals." Tom said, "You are right, Sara, this is not good. We should tell someone." + +They walked away from the trash and looked for a grown-up. They saw a man in a uniform who was cleaning the park. They ran to him and said, "Hello, sir, we need to tell you something. There is a big pile of trash on the grass. It is disgusting and has bugs and worms. Can you please help?" The man said, "Thank you, kids, for telling me. That is a shock. I will go and clean it up right away. You are very kind and responsible. You care about the park and the animals. That is a good thing to do." + +Sara and Tom smiled and said, "You are welcome, sir. We are happy to help. We love the park and the animals. We want them to be clean and healthy." The man said, "You are very smart and good, kids. You have learned an important lesson. We should always respect and protect nature. We should not litter or waste. We should recycle and reuse. That is how we can make the world a better place." + +Sara and Tom nodded and said, "We understand, sir. We will do that. We will also tell our friends and family. Thank you for teaching us." The man said, "You are welcome, kids. Thank you for being good examples. Now, go and enjoy the park. Have fun and be safe." Sara and Tom said, "Bye, sir. Have a nice day." They walked away, feeling proud and happy. They had done a good deed and learned a good value. They had made a difference. +Lila and Ben like to go to the lake with their dad. He is a fisherman. He has a big net and a boat. He puts the net in the water and waits for the fish to swim in. + +Lila and Ben sit on the boat and look at the water. They see ducks and frogs and bugs. They hear birds and waves and wind. They feel the sun and the breeze and the spray. + +After a while, dad pulls the net out of the water. He has many fish in the net. He is happy. He puts the fish in a big basket. He tells Lila and Ben to help him gather the fish. They use their hands and put the fish in the basket. The fish are wet and slippery and shiny. They wiggle and flop and make noises. + +Dad takes the basket and the net and the boat to the shore. He thanks Lila and Ben for their help. He says they are good fisherman too. He opens the basket and shows them the fish. He says they will have fish for dinner. He asks them to pick some berries and flowers for mom. They say yes and run to the woods. + +Lila and Ben gather berries and flowers. They find red and blue and yellow ones. They fill their hats and their pockets. They are happy. They go back to dad and the fish. They give him the berries and the flowers. He smiles and hugs them. He says they are the best. They all go home together. +Tim and Mia like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make a track with books and boxes on the floor. They pretend the track is a road with hills and turns. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim says. He picks a red car and puts it on the track. Mia picks a blue car and puts it next to Tim's car. They push their cars and make them zoom along the track. They make noises like engines and horns. + +"Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" Tim says. + +"Zoom, zoom, honk, honk!" Mia says. + +They have fun racing their cars. Sometimes their cars bump into each other or fall off the track. They laugh and pick them up and start again. + +Tim sees a zigzag on the track. It is a yellow tape that Mia put there. He thinks it is a challenge. He tries to make his car go through the zigzag without touching the tape. He makes his car go left and right very fast. + +"Look, Mia, I can do the zigzag!" Tim says. + +"Wow, Tim, you are good!" Mia says. She tries to do the zigzag too, but her car touches the tape. She frowns and tries again. + +They play with the zigzag for a while. Then they see the window. The sun is shining and the sky is clear. They see birds and clouds and trees. + +"Let's go outside!" Mia says. + +"OK, let's go!" Tim says. + +They grab their cars and run to the door. They put on their shoes and jackets. They go outside and play with their cars on the grass. They zoom and zigzag and have more fun. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. But they do not share them well. They always fight over who gets the best ones. + +One day, Mom says they have to go to the store. She says they have to sit in their seats in the car. Tim and Sam run to the car. They both want the seat by the window. They push and pull and yell. + +"Stop it!" Mom says. "You are being stupid. You have to value each other. You are brothers. You have to be kind and share." + +But Tim and Sam do not listen. They keep fighting. Mom is angry. She says they have to sit in the middle seat. The middle seat is small and boring. Tim and Sam do not like the middle seat. They are sad and sorry. + +They look at each other. They say they are sorry. They say they value each other. They say they will share their cars and trucks. Mom smiles. She says they are good boys. She says they can have the window seats next time. Tim and Sam hug. They are happy. They learn a lesson. +Lily liked to polish rocks. She had a box full of rocks that she found in the park, the beach, and the yard. She used a cloth and some water to make them shiny and smooth. She was proud of her rocks, but she was also modest. She did not show off or brag about them. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her friend Ben. Ben saw her box of rocks and asked, "What are those?" + +"They are my rocks," Lily said. "I polish them." + +"Can I see them?" Ben asked. + +"Sure," Lily said. She opened the box and showed him her rocks. There were big ones and small ones, round ones and flat ones, red ones and blue ones. They sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, they are so pretty!" Ben said. "You are very good at polishing rocks. Can you teach me how to do it?" + +Lily smiled. She was happy that Ben liked her rocks and wanted to learn from her. She said, "Of course. It is easy and fun. You just need a cloth, some water, and a rock. Here, you can have this one." She gave him a green rock that she had polished. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben said. "You are very kind and generous. And modest, too. You don't act like you are better than anyone else. You are a good friend." + +Lily blushed. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend, too. Come on, let's polish some rocks together." They sat on the grass and polished their rocks, while their mom watched them with a smile. +Mia liked to sit in the big armchair in the living room. It was soft and cozy and had a nice pillow. She liked to read her books there or watch her shows. But sometimes, her big sister Zoe wanted to sit in the armchair too. Zoe was bossy and mean. She would tell Mia to go away and replace her in the armchair. She would say that she was older and bigger and that the armchair was hers. + +One day, Mia had a plan. She waited until Zoe went to the kitchen to get a snack. Then, she quickly got up from the armchair and ran to her room. She grabbed her favorite teddy bear and brought it to the living room. She put the teddy bear in the armchair and tucked the pillow under its arm. She smiled and hid behind the couch. + +When Zoe came back, she saw the teddy bear in the armchair. She was angry and yelled, "Hey, that's my armchair! Get out of there, you silly bear!" She tried to pull the teddy bear out, but it was stuck. The pillow was too big and the teddy bear was too heavy. Zoe pulled and pulled, but the teddy bear did not move. She started to cry and stomped her feet. + +Mia giggled and came out from behind the couch. She said, "Sorry, Zoe, but this is my teddy bear's armchair now. He likes it very much and he does not want to share. Maybe you can find another place to sit, like the floor or the stool. Or maybe you can be nice and ask me if you can sit with me and my teddy bear. What do you think?" + +Zoe looked at Mia and the teddy bear. She felt sorry for being bossy and mean. She said, "I'm sorry, Mia. You're right. I should have asked you nicely. Can I please sit with you and your teddy bear in the armchair? I promise I will be nice and share." + +Mia smiled and nodded. She said, "Of course, Zoe. You can sit with us. But you have to be gentle with my teddy bear. He is very soft and cozy and he likes hugs." She moved over and made some room for Zoe in the armchair. Zoe hugged the teddy bear and said, "Thank you, Mia. You're a good sister. And your teddy bear is very cute and cozy too." They both sat in the armchair and read their books and watched their shows. They were happy and friendly. The end. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked like fun. They ran to the slide and took turns to climb up the ladder and slide down. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Tom shouted as he slid down. "I'm so fast!" + +"You're not faster than me, Tom!" Lily said as she climbed up. "I'm faster!" + +They kept sliding and climbing until they got hungry. They went to their mom, who had a picnic basket with sandwiches and jelly. They sat on a blanket and ate their food. + +"Mom, can we have some jelly?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, here you go," Mom said and gave them each a cup of jelly. "But be careful, it's very wobbly." + +Tom and Lily loved jelly. They liked how it wiggled and jiggled in their mouths. They ate their jelly quickly and licked their spoons. + +"Can we have more jelly, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sorry, there's no more jelly," Mom said. "You ate it all." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They wanted more jelly. They looked at the picnic basket and saw a big jar of jelly. They had an idea. + +"Mom, can we play on the slide again?" Tom asked. + +"Okay, but don't go too far," Mom said. "I'll watch you from here." + +Tom and Lily nodded and ran to the slide. But they didn't climb up the ladder. They climbed up the slide. They wanted to get the jar of jelly from the basket. + +They climbed very quietly and very carefully. They reached the top of the slide and saw the jar of jelly. They smiled and grabbed it. + +"Ha ha, we got the jelly!" Tom said. + +"Yay, more jelly!" Lily said. + +But then, something terrible happened. The jar of jelly was too heavy and slippery. It slipped from their hands and rolled down the slide. It smashed on the ground and splashed jelly everywhere. + +Tom and Lily gasped. They saw the jelly on the grass, on the slide, on their clothes. They saw their mom looking very angry. + +"Oh no, we're in trouble!" Tom said. + +"Mom, we're sorry!" Lily said. + +They climbed down the slide and ran to their mom. They hugged her and said they were sorry. They said they were greedy and silly. + +Mom was not happy. She said they wasted the jelly and made a mess. She said they had to clean up and go home. She said they had no more jelly for a long time. + +Tom and Lily felt very bad. They wished they didn't take the jar of jelly. They wished they listened to their mom. They learned their lesson. + +They helped Mom clean up and packed the basket. They walked home with Mom. They said they loved her and they were sorry. + +Mom said she loved them too and she forgave them. But she said they had to eat their vegetables and no jelly for a week. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They agreed. They didn't want any more jelly. They wanted to be good. They hugged Mom and said thank you. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They wanted to go near it and feel the water. + +"Let's go to the fountain!" Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't get wet!" Tom said. + +They ran to the fountain and put their hands in the water. It was cold and nice. They splashed each other and laughed. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch the fountain". + +A man who worked in the park saw them. He was angry. He came to them and said "Hey, you two! Stop that! You are not allowed to touch the fountain! You are making a mess!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They stopped splashing and ran away. They did not say sorry to the man. They ran to their mom who was sitting on a bench. She saw them and said "What happened? Why are you wet?" + +Lily and Tom told her what they did. They said they were sorry. They said they did not know they could not touch the fountain. Their mom was not happy. She said "You should not do that. You should read the signs and follow the rules. You should also say sorry to the man who works in the park. He is doing his job and you made it harder for him." + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They said they were sorry to their mom. They said they wanted to say sorry to the man too. Their mom said "That is good. Let's go and find him and say sorry. Then we can go home and change your clothes." + +They went back to the fountain and saw the man. He was still angry. He was cleaning the water and the grass. Lily and Tom went to him and said "We are sorry. We did not mean to make a mess. We did not see the sign. We will not touch the fountain again." + +The man looked at them. He saw they were sorry. He said "Thank you for saying sorry. I appreciate it. Next time, please read the signs and be careful. The fountain is not for playing. It is for looking and enjoying." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said "OK. We understand. Thank you for taking care of the fountain. It is very pretty." + +The man smiled. He said "You are welcome. Have a nice day." + +Lily and Tom smiled too. They said "You too. Bye." + +They went back to their mom. She hugged them and said "I am proud of you. You did the right thing. You said sorry and you learned your lesson. Now let's go home and wrap you in some dry clothes." +Anna loved to decorate cakes with her mom. She put on her pink apron and climbed on a stool. Mom gave her a bowl of white cream and a spoon. Anna scooped some cream and spread it on the cake. She smiled and licked the spoon. + +"Can I put some sprinkles on it, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. Here you go." Mom handed her a jar of colorful sprinkles. Anna shook the jar and made dots and stars on the cake. She giggled and clapped her hands. + +The cake looked very pretty and yummy. Anna wanted to taste it, but Mom said they had to wait for Dad to come home. Anna nodded and helped Mom clean the table. She hung her apron on a hook and washed her hands. + +They put the cake on a plate and covered it with a cloth. They waited in the living room for Dad. Anna played with her doll and Mom read a book. They heard the door open and ran to greet Dad. + +"Hi, Dad!" Anna shouted. "We made a cake for you!" + +"Wow, you did? That's so nice of you!" Dad said. He hugged Anna and Mom and followed them to the kitchen. He lifted the cloth and saw the cake. He smiled and praised Anna for her decorating skills. + +"Thank you, Dad. Do you want a slice?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, please. It looks delicious." Dad said. He cut a slice and gave it to Anna. He cut another slice and gave it to Mom. He cut a third slice and gave it to himself. They sat down and ate the cake. It was soft and sweet and creamy. + +Anna felt happy and proud. She loved her mom and dad. They were the best. She thought she was a lucky girl. She was not spoiled, but she had everything she needed. She finished her cake and asked for more. Mom and Dad laughed and gave her another slice. They all enjoyed the cake and each other's company. They had a lovely afternoon. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Tom had a car. They were having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +Suddenly, Tom saw a screw on the floor. He picked it up and looked at it. It was shiny and had a pointy end. He wondered what it was for. + +"Look, Lily, I found a screw!" he said, showing it to his sister. + +"What is a screw?" Lily asked, curious. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's for fixing things. Or maybe it's a treasure. Do you want to see?" Tom said, holding it out to her. + +Lily reached for the screw, but as soon as she touched it, she yelped and pulled her hand back. The screw was very hot! It had been lying near the heater and had warmed up. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It's hot, Tom! It hurts!" Lily cried, rubbing her hand. + +"Oh, no, Lily, I'm sorry! I didn't know it was hot. Are you okay?" Tom said, feeling sorry and scared. + +He dropped the screw and ran to get a wet cloth. He came back and gently wiped Lily's hand with the cloth. It felt cool and soothing. + +"Does it feel better?" he asked, hoping to make her smile. + +"A little bit. Thank you, Tom. You're a good brother," Lily said, giving him a hug. + +They decided to leave the screw alone and play with their toys again. They learned to be careful with things that might be hot. They also learned to help each other when they got hurt. They were happy to have each other. +Tom was a restless boy who liked to run and jump and play. He did not like to listen to his mom or dad when they told him to do things. One day, he saw his dad shaving his mustache in the bathroom. Tom thought the mustache was funny and wanted to touch it. + +"Dad, can I touch your mustache?" he asked. + +"No, Tom, you can't. It's sharp and it might hurt you. And I'm busy right now. Go play with your toys," his dad said. + +But Tom did not listen. He waited until his dad was not looking and climbed on the stool. He reached for the mustache with his hand. But he did not know that the razor was still on. He cut his finger on the blade and cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts!" he screamed. + +His dad turned around and saw what happened. He was angry and worried. He grabbed Tom and wrapped his finger with a towel. He took him to the kitchen and put some ice on it. + +"Tom, why did you do that? I told you not to touch my mustache. You could have hurt yourself badly. You have to listen to me, do you understand?" his dad said. + +Tom nodded and sniffed. He was sorry and scared. He hugged his dad and said, "I'm sorry, dad. I won't do it again. I love you and your mustache." + +His dad smiled and kissed his head. He said, "I love you too, Tom. But next time, please listen to me. And don't be so restless. Sometimes, you need to be calm and quiet." + +Tom agreed and said, "Okay, dad. I will try to be calm and quiet. Can I watch TV with you?" + +His dad said, "Sure, Tom. But only for a little while. Then you have to take a nap. You need to rest your finger and your energy." + +Tom said, "Okay, dad. Thank you for taking care of me." + +They went to the living room and watched TV together. Tom felt better and learned a lesson. He decided to listen to his dad more and be less restless. He also decided to leave his dad's mustache alone. +Lily and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys, but they like the carpet best. The carpet is soft and has many colors. They pretend it is a magic carpet that can fly. + +"Let's go to the zoo!" Lily says. She holds Ben's hand and sits on the carpet. "Ready, set, go!" + +The carpet starts to move. It goes up and down, left and right. It makes funny noises. Lily and Ben laugh and scream. They see animals out of the window. They see a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, and a penguin. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Ben says. "Look, there is a bear!" + +But the bear is not in the zoo. It is in their neighbor's yard. It is big and brown and angry. It sees the carpet and roars. It runs towards them. + +"Oh no, a bear!" Lily says. She is scared. She holds Ben tighter. "Carpet, go faster!" + +The carpet hears Lily. It goes faster and faster. It zooms away from the bear. It flies back to the living room. It lands on the floor. + +Lily and Ben jump off the carpet. They hug each other. They are safe and happy. + +"That was crazy!" Ben says. "But also fun!" + +Lily nods. She smiles. She looks at the carpet. She says, "Thank you, carpet. You are the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little birdy. The birdy lived near a stream. The stream was very clean and had lots of fishies. + +One day, the birdy saw a little fishy that was stuck in the stream. The birdy felt very compassionate and wanted to help the fishy. So, the birdy tried to pull the fishy out of the stream. + +But, the birdy was too small and couldn't help the fishy. The fishy couldn't breathe and sadly, it died. The birdy felt very sad and cried a lot. + +From that day on, the birdy always flew over the stream and remembered the little fishy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel with his family. They would go to many different places and see new things. One day, they went on a big adventure to a cave. The cave was dark and scary, but Timmy was brave. + +As they walked through the cave, Timmy found something shiny on the ground. It was a gold coin! Timmy was so excited. He knew that gold was very rich and valuable. He put the coin in his pocket and continued to explore the cave with his family. + +When they got back home, Timmy showed his gold coin to his mom and dad. They were amazed! They knew that Timmy had found something very special. They took the coin to a store to have it looked at. The store owner told them that the coin was worth a lot of money. Timmy was so happy that he had found something so rich in the cave. +Once upon a time, there was a large and friendly deer who lived in a big forest. One day, a hunter came to the forest with a big gun. The hunter wanted to catch the deer, but the deer didn't want to be caught. The deer tried to run away, but the hunter chased after it. + +The deer knew it had to be smart to get away from the hunter. It saw a small path and ran down it, hoping the hunter would not yield. The hunter followed the deer down the path, but he was too big and couldn't fit through the trees. The deer was able to get away safely. From that day on, the deer was always careful when going out to play in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to go on an adventure to find a hidden treasure. They walked for a long time until they came to a big cliff. They had to be careful not to fall off the cliff, so they held hands and walked slowly. When they got to the other side, they found a treasure chest! Timmy's friend said they had to pay to open it, so they all put their money together and opened the chest. Inside, they found lots of shiny jewels and gold coins. Timmy was so happy that they found the treasure and that they all worked together to pay for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden with her mom. One day, while picking flowers, Lily saw a bright light in the sky. She asked her mom what it was. + +Her mom replied, "It's an angel, Lily. They watch over us and protect us." + +Lily was amazed and asked if she could pick the angel. Her mom explained that angels cannot be picked like flowers. They are special beings that are meant to stay in the sky. + +Later that day, Lily saw a butterfly struggling to fly. She remembered what her mom said about angels watching over us and decided to help the butterfly. She gently picked it up and put it on a flower. The butterfly flew away happily. + +Lily learned that not everything can be picked, but we can still help and protect those around us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. They were very rich and had lots of toys to play with. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she fell into a puddle and got very dirty. Her mommy said, "Lily, it's time to bathe before dinner." Lily said, "Okay mommy, I will go take a bath." + +After her bath, Lily went to the kitchen to help her mommy make dinner. Her mommy was using a mill to grind some flour. Lily asked, "Mommy, what is that?" Her mommy said, "It's a mill. We use it to make flour for our bread." + +Lily was happy to help her mommy and enjoyed the delicious dinner they made together. Later that night, as she was getting ready for bed, Lily said to her mommy, "I had a fun day today. I got dirty, took a bath, helped make dinner, and learned about a mill. Goodnight mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was scared of the dark, so she always slept with a nightlight on. One night, she heard a noise and got out of bed to see what it was. She stepped on a toy and it hurt her foot. + +Lily was impatient and wanted to find out what the noise was quickly. She walked slowly towards the noise, holding her teddy bear tightly. As she got closer, she saw that it was just her cat playing with a ball. She felt relieved and went back to bed, feeling safe and happy. + +From that night on, Lily wasn't as scared of the dark anymore. She knew that sometimes things can be scary, but if she steps slowly and carefully, she can overcome her fears. +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 park and saw a little puppy. The puppy was tied to a tree and couldn't move. + +Lily asked the puppy, "Why are you tied up?" The puppy said, "My owner tied me up so I don't run away." Lily felt sad for the puppy and wanted to help. She asked her friends to help remove the rope from the tree. + +Together, they untied the puppy and he was so happy. The puppy licked Lily's face and wagged his little tail. Lily and her friends played with the little puppy all day long. From that day on, the puppy was no longer tied up and had a new friend in Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her couch all day. One day, she spilled some juice on the couch and it made a big mess. Her mommy told her to wash it, but she didn't want to. She thought it was too harsh and she was too lazy. + +Days passed and the juice stain got bigger and bigger. Lily's mommy got very angry and told her she had to wash it or else she couldn't play on the couch anymore. But Lily still didn't want to wash it. So, her mommy took the couch away and Lily was very sad. + +She realized she should have listened to her mommy and washed the couch. But now it was too late. She learned a harsh lesson that day and never forgot it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to draw pictures of flowers and animals. One day, she wanted to print her pictures so she could give them to her friends. But she didn't know how to do it. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and said, "Don't worry, I'll support you. It's easy to print your pictures. We just need to use the printer." Lily was happy to hear that and watched as her mom printed out her pictures. + +From that day on, Lily knew how to print her pictures and she was very proud of herself. She even showed her friends how easy it was to do. They were impressed and told her that her pictures were beautiful. Lily felt happy and supported by her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to go fast and zoom around. One day, Red's battery ran out of power and he couldn't go anymore. + +Red was sad because he couldn't speed around anymore. But then, his friend Blue came to help. Blue had a new battery for Red! + +Red was so happy and excited to go fast again. He zoomed around the room, going faster and faster. But then, it got dark outside and Red had to stop. + +Red thanked Blue for helping him and went to sleep, dreaming of all the fast speeds he would reach tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big white goose walking around. The goose looked clear and shiny in the sun. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I want to record the goose on my tablet." Her mom gave her the tablet and Lily ran back to the goose. She tried to record the goose, but it ran away. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a little duckling. She recorded the duckling instead and showed her mom. Her mom was happy and said, "Good job, Lily! You found something even better than the goose." From that day on, Lily always looked for new things to record in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Max's family packed their luggage and seemed very excited to go on a trip. Max wasn't sure what was happening, but he knew he wanted to go too! + +Max's family put him in his carrier and they all got into the car. Max could hear the sound of the engine and feel the car moving. He seemed a little scared at first, but then he started to feel excited too. They drove for a long time and finally arrived at a big hotel. Max's family unpacked their luggage and Max explored the room. He found a soft bed to sleep on and lots of toys to play with. + +Max's family went out to explore the city and left Max in the room. Max didn't mind though, he was happy to have some time to rest. When his family came back, they seemed very happy and excited about all the things they saw. Max was happy too, he loved being with his family and going on adventures with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw on the blackboard in his classroom. One day, Timmy's teacher noticed that the blackboard was very dirty and needed to be cleaned. + +The teacher asked Timmy, "Can you help me restore the blackboard?" + +Timmy replied, "I'm too lazy to do it." + +The teacher was sad that Timmy didn't want to help. Later that day, when Timmy went to draw on the blackboard, he accidentally broke it. The teacher was very upset and Timmy felt very bad. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to help others and not be lazy. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in a jungle. The jungle was very colorful with green trees, yellow flowers, and blue sky. The monkey loved to swing from tree to tree and eat bananas. + +One day, the monkey saw a bird with beautiful feathers. The monkey wanted to remember the bird forever, so he decided to record it. He took out his phone and pressed the red button to record. The bird chirped and flew away, but the monkey was happy because he had recorded it. + +From that day on, the monkey would record all the animals he saw in the jungle. He recorded the lion's roar, the elephant's trumpet, and even the snake's hiss. The monkey loved living in the jungle and recording all the colorful animals he saw every day. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny had a big wallet that he carried everywhere. One day, Benny met a squirrel named Sammy. + +"Hi Benny, what's in your wallet?" asked Sammy. + +"Carrots and lettuce for lunch," replied Benny. + +Sammy was impressed. "Wow, your wallet must be powerful to hold all that food!" + +Benny laughed. "It's not that powerful, just big enough for me." + +As they hopped along, they saw a beautiful flower field. "Let's spring over there and smell the flowers!" said Benny. + +Sammy grinned. "I love smelling flowers. Let's go!" + +And so, they hopped and skipped and enjoyed the beautiful day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a regular routine every day. He would wake up, eat breakfast, and go to school. After school, he would play with his friends and then go home for dinner. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a trip. Timmy was excited to go on an adventure. They packed their bags and got in the car. As they drove, Timmy saw a police car with a man inside. The man looked sad and scared. + +Timmy asked his mom what was happening, and she explained that the man had to surrender to the police because he did something wrong. Timmy didn't understand what that meant, but he felt bad for the man. Later that night, they checked into a hotel and Timmy saw a small cell in the lobby. He remembered the man in the police car and realized that's where he might end up if he didn't follow the rules. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always be a good boy and never do anything wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great bedroom with a big bed and lots of toys. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. They were having fun until Lily's friend accidentally broke her favorite toy. + +Lily was upset and said, "Why did you break my toy? It was my favorite!" + +Her friend replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break it. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay, we can still be friends. But you have to help me fix my toy." + +Together, they worked on fixing the toy and in the end, it was as good as new. Lily was happy again and her friend was happy that they were still friends. They both learned that even when things fall apart, they can still be part of something great. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Bun. Bun loved to eat carrots. One day, Bun went to the carrot patch to get some carrots. But Bun wasn't careful and got stuck in a trap. + +Bun was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, a kind little girl found Bun and helped him out of the trap. She was very careful not to hurt him. + +Bun was so happy and grateful that he gave the little girl a big carrot as a thank you. From that day on, Bun and the little girl were friends and would often share carrots together. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin named Pete. Pete lived in an igloo with his family. One day, while playing outside, Pete saw a big slide. "Wow, that slide looks fun!" said Pete. + +Pete climbed up the slide and slid down it. It was very smooth and he loved it! "This is so much fun!" he shouted. Suddenly, he heard his mom calling him for dinner. "Pete, come inside for dinner," she said. + +Pete ran back to his igloo and told his family about the slide. "I slid down a big slide today and it was so smooth!" he said excitedly. His family was happy to hear that he had fun. From that day on, Pete would go back to the slide every day to slide down it again and again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, Lily's mommy and daddy had to go to work and they left her with her aunt. Lily's aunt was very nice but she looked a little sad and lonely. + +Lily wanted to make her aunt happy, so she decided to play with her. They played dress-up and tea party. After a while, Lily's aunt had to go to the store. She told Lily to lock the door and not let anyone in. + +Lily was happy to help and she made sure to lock the door tight. When her aunt came back, she was very proud of Lily for being such a good helper. From that day on, Lily's aunt wasn't lonely anymore because she had Lily to play with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, she saw a cow in the field. The cow was white and black, but Lily wanted it to be yellow. + +She said to the cow, "I wish you could become yellow like a sunflower!" The cow just looked at her with big brown eyes and mooed. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy brought her a yellow toy cow. Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, my wish came true! The cow became yellow!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it did, sweetie." And Lily hugged her new yellow cow. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play his guitar every day. He would strum the strings and sing a happy song. + +One day, Timmy's guitar broke. He was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, his mom said they could buy a new guitar for him. Timmy was so happy! + +When they went to the store, Timmy saw a bright red guitar. He knew that was the one he wanted. He hugged it and said, "I love you, guitar!" + +As Timmy grew older, he practiced playing his guitar every day. He got better and better. And one day, he became a famous musician who played his bright red guitar for all the world to hear. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park and make new friends. One day, he met a girl named Lily who had a toy alligator. + +Timmy asked, "Can I play with your alligator?" + +Lily replied, "Sure, but be careful, he likes to bite!" + +Timmy played with the alligator for a while, but then he got bored. He said, "Let's mix things up and play something else!" + +Lily agreed and they played hide-and-seek. They had so much fun together and became good friends. From that day on, they always played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Betsy. Betsy liked to eat grass and play with her friends. One day, Betsy was playing with her friends when she accidentally knocked over a pile of rocks. Her friends got angry and told her to leave. + +Betsy felt sad and didn't know what to do. She decided to go to her mom for help. Her mom told her to apologize to her friends and be polite. Betsy went back to her friends and said sorry. Her friends forgave her and they all played together again. + +Betsy learned that it's important to be polite and apologize when you make a mistake. She also learned that when things get rough, it's important to settle the problem and make things right. From that day on, Betsy and her friends played together happily ever after. +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 went to play in the forest and it was very messy. The leaves were all over the ground and the trees were not organized. + +Lily's mom reminded her to be careful and not get lost in the forest. Lily promised to be careful and started to clean up the forest. She picked up the leaves and put them in a pile. Then, she organized the trees in a row. + +After a while, the forest was not messy anymore. Lily was very happy and proud of herself. She went home and told her mom about her adventure. Her mom was very proud of her too. From that day on, Lily always remembered to clean up the forest whenever it was messy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found an amazing barrel in his backyard. It was big and round and he couldn't wait to see what was inside. + +Timmy tried to open the barrel, but it was too heavy. He asked his dad for help and his dad was happy to answer his question. "What's inside the barrel?" Timmy asked. His dad said, "Let's find out together!" + +They opened the barrel and inside was a bunch of old toys. Timmy was so happy and amazed by all the cool things he found. He spent the rest of the day playing with his new toys and thanking his dad for helping him answer his question. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her mommy's shiny jewelry. One day, she was playing with a necklace and it broke! Lily was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy came into the room and saw what happened. She seemed very upset and asked Lily what happened. Lily told her the necklace broke and she didn't mean to. Her mommy hugged her and said it was okay, but they needed to find a way to fix it. + +They took the necklace to a store where they could fix jewelry. The man at the store seemed very reliable and said he could fix it for them. Lily and her mommy were so happy! They left the necklace with the man and went home. + +The next day, they went back to the store to pick up the necklace. The man had fixed it and it looked even prettier than before! Lily was so happy and her mommy was too. They thanked the man for being so reliable and helping them fix the necklace. From that day on, Lily was very careful when playing with her mommy's jewelry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she went to the park with her mom and heard a beautiful sound. It was an opera singer singing a sad song. + +Lily asked her mom, "What is that sound?" Her mom said, "That's an opera singer. She's singing a sad song." Lily started to weep because the song was so beautiful and made her feel sad too. + +Suddenly, a crazy bird flew down and started dancing to the music. Lily laughed and said, "That bird is crazy!" The bird stopped dancing and said, "I love opera. It makes me so happy!" Lily smiled and said, "Me too." From that day on, Lily and the crazy bird would go to the park and listen to the opera singer together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw an enormous bucket in the yard. She wanted to play with it, but it was too heavy for her to lift. + +Suddenly, her big brother came outside. "Can you help me lift this bucket?" Lily asked. "Sure," he said, and together they lifted the enormous bucket. + +As they were playing, Lily's brother accidentally knocked over the bucket and everything fell out. "Oh no!" Lily exclaimed. "We need to put everything back in the bucket." + +Her brother quickly grabbed a sack and they started putting everything back in the bucket. "Thanks for helping me," Lily said. "No problem," her brother replied. They continued to play together, happy to have solved the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to draw and write on her paper. One day, she saw a big black bird called a raven outside her window. The raven had shiny feathers and Lily thought it was pretty. + +But then, the raven started to act nervous and flew away quickly. Lily didn't know why. Later that day, Lily found out that the raven was nervous because it was being chased by a big mean dog. Lily felt sad for the raven and wished she could help. + +The next day, Lily saw the raven again. This time, she tried to write a note to warn the raven about the dog. But before she could finish, the dog caught the raven and hurt it badly. Lily was very sad and wished she could have done something to save the raven. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind and help others whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he got a new toy car and he was so happy. He played with it all day and all night. + +The next day, Timmy's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw the new toy car and wanted to play with it too. Timmy didn't want to share his new toy car and they started to fight. They pulled the toy car back and forth, but it didn't break. + +After a while, they both got tired of fighting and decided to play with the toy car together. They took turns driving it around and had so much fun. Timmy felt lucky to have a friend like Tommy. From that day on, they shared all their toys and never fought again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They brought some apples to eat. Lily was so excited because she loved apples. She took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this apple is yummy!" + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. The dog wanted to play with Lily's ball. But Lily didn't want to give it to the dog. She said, "No, this is mine!" The dog got upset and started barking loudly. + +Mommy said, "Let's go, Lily. We don't want to be near the dog." As they walked away, Lily accidentally dropped her apple. It bounced on the ground and got all dry and yucky. Lily was sad because she couldn't eat it anymore. But mommy said, "Don't worry, we'll get you a fresh apple from the store." And Lily smiled again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One night, she went to bed and started to dream. In her dream, she was flying high in the sky with her favorite teddy bear. + +Suddenly, she woke up with a start and saw her mommy's face looking at her. Her mommy asked her what was wrong and Lily said she had a bad dream. Her mommy hugged her and said she was sorry that she had a bad dream. + +Lily felt better and went back to sleep with her teddy bear. She dreamt of rainbows and unicorns this time and woke up with a smile on her face. From that day on, she knew that even if she had a bad dream, her mommy would always be there to make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and splash in the puddles. One day, she saw a candle in her house and asked her mommy what it was for. + +"It's for making the house smell nice," her mommy said. + +Lily thought it was pretty and wanted to play with it. But her mommy said it was dangerous and not for playing with. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They went outside and splashed in the puddles together. Suddenly, it started to rain harder and they got really wet. + +"Let's go inside and warm up," said Lily's friend. + +They went inside and Lily's mommy had lit the candle. The house smelled so good and they sat by the candle and talked about their fun day. Lily was happy to have a friend to play with and was glad she learned something new about candles. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max loved to play all day long, but his mommy was always busy with work. One day, Max saw a fireplace in the living room and thought it would be fun to play with. He started to jump around and accidentally knocked over some wood, which started a fire. + +Max got scared and ran away, but soon his mommy came in and saw the fire. She quickly grabbed a towel and used it to dry up the fire. Max felt bad for causing trouble, but his mommy was happy that everyone was safe. + +From that day on, Max learned to be more careful when he played and never went near the fireplace again. He was still playful, but he knew that safety was important too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the wide rug in her living room. One day, Lily's mom told her to be careful not to lose her favorite toy car on the rug. + +Lily played for a while, but then she got up to get a snack. When she came back, she saw that her toy car was gone! She looked all over the rug, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily started to feel sad and worried. She couldn't find her toy car and didn't know where to look. But then she remembered something her mom had said earlier. Her mom had told her that sometimes things can get lost under the rug. + +Lily got down on her hands and knees and lifted up a corner of the rug. And there it was! Her toy car had rolled under the rug and was waiting for her to find it. Lily was so happy and relieved that she hugged her toy car tightly and promised to never lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a big store. The store had many people who worked there. They were called staff. The staff were very nice and always helped the customers find what they needed. + +One day, a little girl went to the store with her mom. She wanted to buy a toy. The staff told her where to find the toys. They were very honest and told her which toys were good and which were not. + +The little girl found a toy she liked and went to tell her mom. Her mom was happy and they bought the toy. The little girl was very happy too, and she told the staff thank you before they left the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. One day, he saw a big, red apple and he wanted to eat it. But, there was a big, mean bird sitting on the apple. Andy wanted to move the bird away, but he was too small. Suddenly, he saw a spark of light and an idea popped into his head. He went to the bird and said, "Hey, birdie, you look angry. What happened?" The bird replied, "I lost my nest and I have nowhere to go." Andy felt bad for the bird and said, "I can help you find a new home if you move off the apple." The bird agreed and they became friends. From that day on, Andy learned that kindness can solve conflicts. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her fill up a big bucket with water. Timmy was excited to help and ran to get his little cup. + +But when Timmy started filling up the bucket, he accidentally spilled some water on the floor. His mom got upset and told him to be more careful. Timmy felt sad and didn't want to help anymore. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. They decided to play a game where they had to spell out words. Timmy's friend was really good at it and won every round. Timmy felt jealous and wished he could spell as well as his friend. + +But then, Timmy's friend showed him how to spell "cheerful" and Timmy felt happy again. He realized that even though he couldn't spell every word, he could still learn and have fun. From then on, Timmy was cheerful and happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She loved to make things with her hands, like drawing pictures and playing with clay. One day, she wanted to make a special bowl for her mom's birthday. + +She went to her dad and asked him for some help. "Daddy, can you help me make a bowl for mommy's birthday?" she asked. "Of course, sweetie," her dad replied. "Let's be creative and make a beautiful bowl together." + +As they worked on the bowl, her dad warned her to be careful with the clay. "Be gentle with it, Emily," he said. "It's delicate and can break easily." Emily listened to her dad's warning and was very careful with the clay. + +Finally, the bowl was finished and it looked amazing. Emily was very proud of her creative work and couldn't wait to give it to her mom as a special present. Her mom loved the bowl and was so happy to receive such a thoughtful gift from her daughter. From that day on, Emily continued to make creative things with her hands and always remembered to be careful, just like her dad had warned her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice from her favorite cup. One day, her brother Jack wanted to use her cup to drink water. Lily disagreed and said, "No, that's my cup!" Jack became grumpy and said, "But I want to use it too!" + +Lily didn't want to share her cup, but then she had an idea. She said, "Let's take turns using the cup. You can use it first, and then I'll use it after you." Jack thought that was a good idea, and he became happy again. + +So, Jack drank his water from the cup and then gave it to Lily. Lily drank her juice and then gave it back to Jack. They both were happy and didn't disagree anymore. From that day on, they shared the cup and never became grumpy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy had a switch that turned on the light in his burrow. Every night, he would switch it on before going to bed. + +One night, Floppy woke up troubled. He couldn't sleep and didn't know why. Suddenly, he saw the sun rise and realized he had stayed up all night. + +Floppy was sad because he knew he wouldn't have enough energy to play with his friends that day. As he hopped out of his burrow, he didn't see the fox waiting outside. The fox pounced on Floppy and sadly, that was the end of Floppy's story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun and picking flowers. One day, she found a beautiful lily in the garden. She picked it and ran to show her mommy. + +"Look, mommy! I found a pretty lily!" said Lily. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's lovely, Lily. But be careful, the sun is very hot today. You might get uncomfortable." + +Lily nodded and went to play. But after a while, she started to struggle. She felt hot and sweaty and her head hurt. So she went back to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm uncomfortable. Can we go inside and play?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's go inside and cool off." And they went inside to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the hot sun. He would run and jump and laugh with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to introduce him to some new friends. Timmy was so excited to meet them! + +As they played together, Timmy looked up at the sky and saw the big, fluffy clouds floating by. He pointed up and said, "Look at the sky, it's so pretty!" His new friends looked up too and agreed with Timmy. + +After playing for a while, it was time for Timmy to go home. He said goodbye to his new friends and thanked his mom for introducing him to them. Timmy couldn't wait to go back to the park and play with his new friends again under the hot sun and beautiful sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and putting on makeup. One day, she went to the park and met a boy named Timmy. + +"Hi, Timmy! Do you want to play dolls with me?" asked Lily. + +"No, thank you. I don't like dolls. I like playing with my toy cars," said Timmy. + +Lily thought Timmy was not intelligent because he didn't like dolls. She went back home and told her mom about Timmy. Her mom said, "Lily, it's not nice to judge others. Everyone is different and that's okay." + +Lily remembered what her mom said and felt bad. The next day, she went back to the park to apologize to Timmy, but he wasn't there. She never saw him again. Lily learned that it's important to be kind to others and not judge them based on their interests. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. She was so eager to show her mommy and daddy. + +Lily ran to her mommy and daddy and said, "Look what I found!" She showed them the shiny coin. Her mommy and daddy were so happy for her. They told her that she could keep the coin and put it in her piggy bank. + +Lily was so excited to have her own coin. She put it in her piggy bank and shook it to hear the sound it made. She loved the sound so much that she decided to save all her coins in the piggy bank. + +From that day on, Lily would always look for coins when she played in the park. She discovered that there were many coins to be found if she looked carefully. She was always eager to show her mommy and daddy her new discoveries. They were so proud of her and encouraged her to keep saving her coins. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun all day long. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time to wash your hands before eating." + +Lily replied, "But Mom, I want to have fun now. Washing is boring." + +Her mom said, "Washing is important, so you don't get sick. If you don't wash, you'll be naughty." + +Lily didn't want to be naughty, so she went to wash her hands. She splashed the water and made bubbles, which made it fun. After washing, she went back to playing with her toys and had even more fun. 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 butterfly flying around. She wanted to catch it, so she tried to grab it with her hands. But the butterfly was too fast and flew away. + +Lily saw a big spring in the garden and decided to jump on it. She jumped and jumped until she got tired. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was her mother. "Lily, what are you doing? You could hurt yourself jumping on the spring like that," her mother said. + +Lily felt foolish for not being careful. She promised her mother that she would be more careful next time. Then, they went inside to have some cookies and milk. Lily was happy to have her mother with her and forgot about the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures and explore new places. One day, Lily was playing in her room when she noticed her paper was messy. + +"Mommy, can you help me fold my paper?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie," her mom replied. "Let's fold it neatly and put it on your desk." + +Lily's desk was a special place where she did her drawings and wrote stories about her adventurous travels. She loved to imagine herself in faraway lands with unicorns and dragons. + +After they finished folding the paper, Lily's mom said, "You know, Lily, you are an adventurous girl. Maybe one day you will go on a real adventure and see all the amazing things you imagine." + +Lily smiled and said, "I can't wait to go on an adventure!" +Once upon a time, there was a bird who could soar high in the sky. The bird had a friend, a skeleton. They liked to play together. + +One day, the bird and the skeleton found a tight rope. They wanted to play on it. The bird could fly and land on the rope, but the skeleton was scared. + +The skeleton tried to walk on the tight rope, but it was hard. The bird helped the skeleton by holding its hand. Together, they played on the tight rope and had fun. They were happy friends. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly girl named Lily. She had a big, red bow on her head. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +When Lily got to the park, she saw a boy named Tim. Tim was sad. "What's wrong?" asked Lily. "I can't zip my coat," said Tim. Lily wanted to help, so she tried to zip Tim's coat. But the coat was stuck! + +Lily did not give up. She pulled and pulled on the coat's zip. Finally, the zip went up! Tim was happy and warm. "Thank you, Lily!" he said. They played in the park all day, and Lily's big, red bow bounced as they ran and laughed. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a subway. This subway was very original because it had a big pool inside. People loved to go there and splash in the water. One day, a little boy named Tim and his mom went to the subway. + +Tim was very excited. He said, "Mom, can I splash in the water?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, you can splash in the water." Tim ran to the pool and started to splash. He laughed and had lots of fun. + +Soon, other kids came to the subway to play and splash with Tim. They all became friends and had a great time. The original subway with the big pool became the favorite place for kids in the town. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fat tiger. He lived in a big forest. The fat tiger liked to catch things. He caught birds, rabbits, and bugs. He was very good at catching them. + +One day, the fat tiger saw a little boy. The little boy was playing near the forest. The fat tiger thought, "I can catch that boy." So, he went closer to the boy. The boy saw the fat tiger and said, "Hello, fat tiger! Do you want to play with me?" + +The fat tiger said, "Yes, I want to play catch." The boy was happy and started to run. The fat tiger chased the boy. They ran and ran. The boy was fast, but the fat tiger was faster. The fat tiger caught the boy. + +The boy was scared. He said, "Please, fat tiger, let me go." But the fat tiger did not let the boy go. The fat tiger took the boy to his home in the forest. The boy was never seen again. The fat tiger was happy because he caught the boy, but the boy's family was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a big building called a university. In this university, there was a little cup. This little cup was very tough. It wanted to help people drink. + +One day, the little cup saw a thirsty boy. The boy was sad because he could not find anything to drink. The little cup knew it could help the boy. The little cup was ready for this big job. + +The little cup went to the boy and said, "I can help you drink!" The boy was happy and said, "Thank you, little cup!" The boy drank from the little cup and was not thirsty anymore. The little cup was very happy it could help the boy. From that day on, the tough little cup helped many people at the university drink and be happy. +One day, a big, heavy fridge was in the kitchen. It was full of yummy food. A little boy named Tim wanted to get a snack from the fridge. But the fridge was so tall and heavy, he needed help to reach the food. + +Tim asked his big sister, Sue, "Can you support me to get food from the fridge?" Sue said, "Yes, I will help you." So, Sue helped Tim by lifting him up to reach the fridge. + +But the fridge was too heavy, and they both fell down. The fridge door opened, and all the yummy food fell out. Tim and Sue were sad because they made a big mess. And their mommy was not happy with them. +One day, a kind rabbit named Remy was playing in the garden. He saw a big, red radish. Remy thought the radish looked very yummy. He wanted to eat it, but it was not his. + +A big bird named Benny arrived. Benny saw the radish too. He said, "I want to eat that radish!" Remy and Benny looked at each other. They both wanted the radish, but they did not want to fight. + +Remy had an idea. He said, "Let's share the radish!" Benny thought it was a good idea. They took the radish and broke it in half. Remy and Benny ate the radish together. They were both happy and became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big farm, there lived a little hen named Lucy. Every morning, Lucy would wake up and scatter seeds for her friends, the birds. They would all eat and have fun together. + +One day, Lucy woke up feeling confused. She could not find her seeds to scatter. She asked her friend, the cow, "Have you seen my seeds?" The cow shook her head and said, "No, Lucy. I have not seen them." + +Lucy was sad, but she did not give up. She asked her friend, the pig, "Have you seen my seeds?" The pig said, "No, Lucy. But let's look for them together." So, they looked all around the farm. + +At last, they found the seeds under a big tree. Lucy was very happy. She scattered the seeds and all her friends came to eat. They all had a great time and Lucy was not confused anymore. From that day on, they always helped each other find things when they were lost. +One day, a little bird wanted to escape. He wanted to see the big, impressive sun up close. So, he flew up, up, and up in the sky. He felt very happy as he went higher and higher. + +As the bird got closer to the sun, he saw a big cloud. The cloud said, "Hello, little bird! Where are you going?" The bird replied, "I want to see the big, impressive sun up close!" The cloud smiled and said, "That's a great idea! But be careful not to get too close, or you might get hurt." + +So, the little bird flew around the cloud and kept going up. He saw the sun shining bright and big. He felt warm and happy. The bird knew he had done something very impressive. He had escaped high into the sky to see the sun. He couldn't wait to tell his friends all about it. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bear named Ben. Ben loved to listen to stories. One day, Ben met a little girl named Lucy in the forest. Lucy had a book called a dictionary. She told Ben that the dictionary had many words in it. + +"Ben, listen to the words I read from the dictionary," said Lucy. Ben sat down and listened carefully. Lucy read the words out loud. Ben liked the words and wanted to learn more. + +One day, Lucy and Ben found a big tree that had fallen down. Lucy said, "Ben, you are strong. Can you help me move the tree?" Ben used his strong arms and pushed the tree away. Lucy was happy, and they continued to read the dictionary together. They became the best of friends and had many more adventures in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little star named Starry. Starry loved to shine bright in the night sky. But one day, Starry became dirty from playing with the clouds. Starry felt sad, because dirty stars don't shine as bright. + +Starry's friend, Moon, saw Starry and said, "Starry, you look dirty! Let's clean you up so you can shine bright again." Starry liked that idea, so Moon helped Starry take a cloud bath. They splashed and played in the soft clouds, washing away the dirt. + +After the bath, Starry felt clean and happy. Starry said, "Thank you, Moon! Now I can shine bright again, and I have a new style!" Moon smiled and said, "You're welcome, Starry! You look great!" That night, Starry shined brighter than ever, showing off her new clean style to everyone. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a chubby cat named Bella. Bella loved to play with her friends all day long. Her best friend was a little girl named Lily. They would run, jump, and laugh together. + +One sunny day, Bella and Lily were having a picnic outside. They had yummy food like apples, cookies, and juice. As they ate, Bella got her face dirty. Lily saw this and said, "Bella, you need a napkin!" She gave Bella a soft, white napkin to clean her face. + +Bella used the napkin to wipe her face clean. She looked at Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily!" They continued to eat and play, enjoying their fun day in the sun. And from that day on, Bella always remembered to use a napkin to keep her face clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to play all day. One day, Max was playing with his ball when it went into a big house. Max felt guilty because he knew he was not supposed to enter other people's houses. + +Max looked up at the sky and saw that night was coming soon. He knew he needed to get his ball back before it was too dark. Max decided to enter the big house to find his ball. + +Inside the house, Max met a kind cat named Lucy. Max said, "Lucy, I am sorry I entered your house. My ball is lost. Can you help me find it?" Lucy smiled and said, "I will help you, Max." Together, Max and Lucy searched the house and found the ball. + +Max was happy to have his ball back, and he thanked Lucy for her help. Max and Lucy became good friends, and they played together until the night came. Max learned that it is important to ask for help and not to feel too guilty when making a mistake. +One day, a small boy named Tim found a smooth stone. He liked the stone very much. He took the stone with him everywhere he went. One day, he saw a big wall near his house. He had never seen the wall before. + +Tim walked to the wall and saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was looking at the wall too. Tim asked Sue, "Do you know who made this wall?" Sue said, "No, I don't know. But maybe we can find out together." + +Tim and Sue walked along the wall, holding their smooth stones. They hoped to find the person who built the wall. They walked and walked, and the wall seemed to lead them far away from their homes. + +At last, they found an old man. The old man said, "I built the wall to keep my garden safe." Tim and Sue showed the old man their smooth stones. The old man smiled and said, "You two have found special stones. Keep them with you always." + +Tim and Sue were happy. They thanked the old man and went back home. They kept their smooth stones and always remembered the adventure they had together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a big oak tree. The oak tree was very old and strong. It had many friends, like the birds, the squirrels, and the wind. One day, a small ant came to the oak tree. The ant was very persistent. + +The ant said, "Hello, oak tree! I think I can climb you!" The oak tree laughed and said, "You are too small to climb me. You will get tired." But the ant did not listen. The ant wanted to show the oak tree that it could climb. + +The persistent ant started to climb the oak tree. It climbed and climbed, but it was very hard. The ant did not give up. It kept going up the big oak tree. The oak tree watched the ant and thought it was very brave. + +Finally, the ant reached the top of the oak tree. It was very happy and said, "Look, oak tree, I did it! I climbed all the way up!" The oak tree was surprised and said, "Well done, little ant! You are very strong!" But then, a big wind came and blew the ant off the oak tree. + +The little ant fell down, down, down to the ground. It was hurt and could not get up. The oak tree felt sad for the ant. The persistent ant had tried so hard, but in the end, it was not safe. The oak tree wished it could help the little ant, but it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play in the kitchen. She liked to watch her friend, the cook, make yummy food. + +One day, Kitty saw the cook use a big spoon to mix something in a bowl. She thought it looked like fun. When the cook left the kitchen, Kitty jumped on the table to try it too. + +Kitty used the big spoon to mix and mix. Suddenly, the bowl tipped over and made a big mess. The cook came back and saw the mess. But he just laughed and said, "Kitty, you are a smart cat, but let me do the cooking!" And they both cleaned up the mess together. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Spot. Spot was very filthy. He loved to play in the mud all day. One day, Spot saw a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was looking for peace and quiet, but Spot wanted to play. + +Spot said, "Hi Tweet! Want to play with me?" But Tweet was scared of the big, filthy dog. "No, Spot. I want peace and quiet," said Tweet. Spot did not understand, so he chased Tweet. Tweet flew away to find peace and quiet somewhere else. + +As Spot was playing, he found a big cake on the ground. It had been there for a long time. Spot thought it would taste good, so he ate the whole cake. But the cake was very old and made Spot very sick. He felt bad and wished he had not eaten the cake. Spot learned that sometimes, it's better to listen to others and not always do what he wants. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He was a kind man who liked to help others. One day, he saw a little girl crying near the park. He went to her and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The little girl said, "I can't finish my ice cream. It is too big for me." The man with the mustache wanted to make her glad. So, he said, "Let's share the ice cream. I will eat some, and you will eat some. Then, we can finish it together." + +They both ate the ice cream and soon, it was all gone. The little girl was very glad, and she said, "Thank you, Mr. Mustache!" The man with the mustache smiled and said, "You're welcome. I am glad I could help." From that day on, they became good friends and always shared their treats. +One day, a playful dog named Max went to the park. He saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because her toy had shrunk in the wash. Max wanted to help Lily feel better. + +Max said, "Don't be sad, Lily! I have big muscles! I can help you fix your toy!" Max tried to stretch the toy, but it was too small. Max thought of a new idea. + +Max found a stick and said, "Lily, let's play with this stick instead!" Lily smiled and they played together all day. They had so much fun, and Lily forgot about her shrunken toy. +Once upon a time, there was a bitter old man named Mr. Grumpy. He always felt sad and made others suffer too. He lived in a small house by himself. He never played or talked with anyone. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to his house. She knocked on the door and said, "Hello, Mr. Grumpy. I want to be your friend." Mr. Grumpy looked at her and said, "No, I don't want friends. Go away!" But Lily did not go away. She smiled and said, "I have a toy gun. We can play together." + +Mr. Grumpy looked at the toy gun and thought about it. Finally, he said, "Okay, we can play." They played with the toy gun and had a lot of fun. After that day, Mr. Grumpy was not bitter anymore. He and Lily became good friends, and he did not make others suffer anymore. +Once upon a time, in a big, green park, there was a friendly dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his red ball and a long stick. One sunny day, Spot went to the park to find friends to play with. + +Spot saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was holding a big stick in her hand. Spot walked up to Sue and said, "Hi! I am Spot. Can we play with the stick?" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, let's play!" They played and laughed together, throwing the stick and running. + +After playing for a long time, Spot started to feel tired. He let out a big yawn. Sue looked at Spot and said, "Are you sleepy, Spot?" Spot nodded his head. Sue gave Spot a big hug and said, "Let's go home and rest. We can play again tomorrow." Spot wagged his tail and they walked home, excited to play another day. +One day, a boy named Tim and his friend, Sue, were playing outside. Tim had a rake and Sue had a ball. They were having so much fun. But then, the ball went into a tight spot near the fence. Sue was sad because she could not get the ball. + +Tim said, "I promise I will help you get the ball." He tried to use the rake to get the ball out from the tight spot. But it was not easy. The rake was too big and the spot was very tight. Tim and Sue did not know what to do. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He asked Sue to hold the rake while he tried to reach the ball with his hand. It was still hard, but they worked together. Finally, Tim got the ball and Sue was happy. They promised to always help each other when they needed it. And they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy rabbit named Bob. Bob lived in a small house under a big tree. He loved to eat celery all day long. + +One day, it started to rain. The rain was very wet and made the ground all muddy. Bob wanted to go outside and find some celery, but he didn't want to get wet. He looked out of his window and saw his friend, the duck, playing in the rain. + +"Hi, duck!" said Bob. "Do you like the rain?" + +"Yes, I do!" said the duck. "I like to play in the water. It's fun!" + +Bob thought about it and decided to go outside. He put on his rain boots and went out to find some celery. He found some near the tree and ate it all up. The rain stopped and the sun came out. Bob was happy that he played in the rain and found some celery to eat. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play soccer with his friends. Every day, they would run and kick the ball, trying to reach their goal. + +One sunny day, Tim was playing with his friend, Sam. Tim said, "I insist we play soccer today." Sam agreed and they went to the park. They played and laughed, having lots of fun together. + +As they played, Tim kicked the ball very hard. It went flying into the goal. Tim and Sam cheered and hugged. They had reached their goal and were very happy. The ordinary day had turned into a special one. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby who had a crib. The crib was orange, and the baby loved it very much. Every night, the baby would sleep in the orange crib and have happy dreams. + +One day, the baby woke up and saw that the crib was not orange anymore. It was blue! The baby was very sad and started to weep. The baby missed the orange crib and did not like the blue one. + +The baby's mom saw the baby weep and knew what to do. She painted the crib orange again. The baby was very happy and stopped weeping. The baby slept in the orange crib and had happy dreams once more. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little bird named Chirpy. Chirpy loved to sing and play all day long. Chirpy lived in a big old tree with many other birds. + +One day, Chirpy met a new friend named Hooty. Hooty was an owl who lived in the same old tree. Hooty said, "Chirpy, I like to sleep during the day. Your singing and playing disturb me. Can you please be quiet while I sleep?" + +Chirpy felt sad but wanted to be a good friend. So, Chirpy found a new spot in the tree to sing and play. This way, Chirpy did not disturb Hooty, and they both were happy. From that day on, Chirpy and Hooty became the best of friends and lived happily in their old tree. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals wanted to win. They were very competitive. The rabbit, the dog, and the cat all wanted to be the best. They were all very fast. + +The day of the race came. All the animals were ready. They all wanted to rush to the finish line. The rabbit, the dog, and the cat ran as fast as they could. They all wanted to do their best work. + +In the end, the dog won the race. The other animals were sad, but they knew they did their best. They all had fun, and they learned that it's okay not to always win. The most important thing is to try your best and have fun with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big animal named Bobo. Bobo was an elephant who loved to play with his friends. One day, Bobo saw a beautiful, expensive hat in a shop. He thought it would be fun to wear the hat while he played with his friends. + +Bobo went into the shop and asked the shopkeeper, "Can I try the hat?" The shopkeeper said, "Yes, you can try it." But when Bobo tried to put the hat on his head, it did not fit. Bobo was sad because the hat was too small for him. + +Bobo's friend, a small bird named Chirpy, saw that Bobo was sad. Chirpy said, "Don't be sad, Bobo. We can find a hat that fits you." So, Bobo and Chirpy went to another shop and found a big hat that fit Bobo's head. Bobo was happy, and he and Chirpy played all day with their new hats. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a little bird named Bobo. Bobo was very sad and miserable. He wanted to fly, but he was scared. One day, Bobo saw a big red cherry on another tree. He wanted the cherry so much. + +Bobo's friend, a squirrel named Sisi, saw him looking at the cherry. Sisi said, "Bobo, if you want the cherry, you have to fly to get it." Bobo was still scared, but he really wanted the cherry. + +Bobo thought about what Sisi said. He knew he had to be brave to get the cherry. So, he took a deep breath and started to fly. Bobo flew to the other tree and got the cherry! He was so happy that he could fly. From then on, Bobo was not miserable anymore. He loved to fly and play with his friend Sisi all day long. +One day, a girl named Sue went to the park with her dad. They wanted to have a fun day together. Sue brought her ball to play with, and her dad brought a grill to cook food. They found a good spot under a big tree and put the grill on the ground. + +Sue's dad said, "Sue, I will cook some good food on the grill. You can play with your ball while you wait." Sue kicked her ball and had fun running around the park. She saw a dog and they played together. + +When the food was ready, Sue's dad called her back. "Sue, the food is ready! Come and eat!" Sue ran to her dad and they both sat near the grill. They had good food and a fun day at the park. Sue was happy to spend time with her dad. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hot sun. It shined on a small town. In this town, there was a little shop. Inside the shop, there was a staff. The staff was very nice and helpful. + +One day, a girl named Mia went to the shop. She saw the staff and said, "Hello! Can you help me find a toy?" The staff smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" They walked around the shop and found a fun toy with a ring. + +Mia was very happy. She took the toy with the ring and said, "Thank you, staff!" The staff smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mia! Have fun!" Mia went outside to play with her new toy under the hot sun. She had a great day, thanks to the nice staff at the shop. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim saw a big, dangerous hill. He wanted to go up the hill, but his mom said, "No, Tim. That hill is too dangerous." + +Tim was sad, but he listened to his mom. He saw a little girl named Sue who was sad too. Tim wanted to put a smile on Sue's face. So, he went to Sue and said, "Do you want to play with me?" + +Sue smiled and said, "Yes, I want to play!" They played with a ball and ran around the park. They had so much fun together. Tim's mom was happy to see them play and put a smile on their faces. They all went home with big smiles, knowing they had a great day at the park. +One day, a little girl named Amy was playing outside. She saw a harmless bug with lots of hair. The bug was lost and wanted to go home. Amy wanted to help the bug. + +Amy asked the bug, "Do you need help?" The bug said, "Yes, I am lost. Can you help me find my home?" Amy said, "I will help you." They looked for the bug's home together. + +They found a big rock. The bug said, "My home is under the rock." Amy tried to move the rock, but it was too heavy. She asked her big brother for help. He helped her move the rock. The bug was happy to be home. Amy and her brother felt good for helping the harmless bug. +Once upon a time, there was a big park. In the park, there was a piano. A stubborn boy named Tim wanted to play the piano. But he did not know how to play it. He tried and tried, but he could not make it sound nice. + +One day, a kind girl named Lisa came to the park. She saw Tim trying to play the piano. Lisa knew how to play the piano very well. She asked Tim, "Do you want me to help you?" But Tim was stubborn and said, "No, I can do it myself!" + +Days went by, and Tim still could not play the piano well. Lisa came to the park every day and asked if he wanted help. Tim always said no. One day, Tim was very sad. He knew he could not play the piano well by himself. He finally asked Lisa for help. + +Lisa was happy to help Tim. She showed him how to play the piano. They practiced together every day. Soon, Tim could play the piano very well. He was very happy and thanked Lisa for her help. They played the piano together in the park and made beautiful music. + +The moral of the story is that it is okay to ask for help. We can learn more and do better when we work together. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a small house with his mommy and daddy. They all loved to play and have fun together. + +One day, Ducky's mommy said, "Ducky, let's prepare a warm bathtub for you to play in!" Ducky was so excited! He clapped his wings and jumped up and down. "Yay! I love bathtime!" he said. + +Ducky's mommy filled the bathtub with warm water and lots of bubbles. Ducky hopped into the bathtub and splashed around. He laughed and played with his toy boat. After a while, Ducky's mommy said, "Okay, Ducky, time to get out and get ready for bed." Ducky got out of the bathtub, put on his cozy pajamas, and went to sleep, dreaming of more fun days with his mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a tight dress that she loved to wear. One day, Sue went to play in the park with her friend, Tom. They had so much fun running and laughing. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +As they played, the sky became dark. Sue looked up and said, "Tom, it's getting dark. We should go home." Tom agreed, and they started to walk home. They held hands so they wouldn't get lost. + +On their way home, Sue and Tom saw a cat. The cat was stuck in a tree. Sue said, "We have to help the cat!" Tom nodded, and they found a way to get the cat down. The cat was so happy and ran to its home. Sue and Tom smiled, knowing they did a good thing. They went home and told their moms and dads about their adventure. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He had a small cart that he loved to play with. Tim was very happy to be at the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Tim put his toys in the cart and pulled it around the park. + +As Tim played, he saw a big puddle. He was anxious to play in the water. Tim took his cart to the puddle and splashed in it. His cart got wet too. The water made a big mess, but Tim was having fun. + +Tim's mom saw him playing in the puddle. She said, "Tim, your cart is all wet. Let's soak it in the sun to dry." Tim and his mom put the cart in the sun. They waited and played until the cart was dry. Then, they went home with the dry cart, happy after a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an amazing friend, a cute dog named Max. They loved to play together in the park. One day, Lily and Max were playing near a big tree. + +Lily said, "Max, let's play hide and seek!" Max wagged his tail and barked. Lily closed her eyes and started to count. Max ran to find a good hiding spot. + +Lily opened her eyes and started to look for Max. She found him hiding behind a bush. "I found you, Max!" she said. Max wagged his tail and licked Lily's hand. Lily giggled and gave Max a big kiss on his nose. + +From that day on, Lily and Max played hide and seek every day. They had lots of fun together and were always happy. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the sea with his dad. They saw a big yacht. The yacht was cool. Tim and his dad wanted to play near the water. + +Tim said, "Dad, let's splash in the water!" They ran to the water and started to splash. They had fun and laughed. The sun was hot, but the water was cool. + +But then, a big wave came. It took the cool yacht away. Tim and his dad were sad. They could not play with the yacht anymore. The day had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little purple dog named Max. Max was a very special dog because he could become very big or very small. One day, Max was playing in the park with his friend, a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Max, become big and we can play catch!" Max became big and they played catch with a ball. They had lots of fun together. But then, Max saw a little boy who was sad. + +Max asked the boy, "Why are you sad?" The boy said, "I lost my toy x-ray. It is very special to me." Max wanted to help, so he became small and looked everywhere for the toy x-ray. He found it under a big tree. + +Max gave the toy x-ray back to the boy. The boy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Max!" Max and Lily smiled and went back to playing in the park. They had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. Jill had a pen that she valued a lot. She used the pen to draw and write every day. One day, the pen became empty. Jill was sad because she could not use her pen anymore. + +Jill went to her mom and said, "Mom, my pen is empty. I can't draw anymore." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Jill. We can get a new pen for you." + +The next day, Jill and her mom went to the store. They found a new pen for Jill. Jill was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Mom!" and gave her mom a big hug. Now Jill could draw and write again with her new pen. + +From that day, Jill learned to value her things even more. She took good care of her new pen and always put it away when she was done using it. And every time she used her pen, she remembered the day her mom helped her get a new one. +Once upon a time, there was a little pale bird named Bobby. Bobby lived in a small cage, but he wanted to escape and see the world. One day, while his owner was out, Bobby saw that the cage door was open. He thought, "This is my chance to escape!" + +Bobby flew out of the cage and into the big world. He met a wise old bird named Mr. Owl. Mr. Owl said, "Bobby, you must learn a new word each day to grow smart and strong." Bobby listened to Mr. Owl and learned many new words. + +One day, Bobby found himself trapped in a net. He remembered a word he learned from Mr. Owl, "help." He called out, "Help! Help!" A kind squirrel heard Bobby and helped him escape from the net. Bobby was so happy and thanked the squirrel. From that day on, Bobby knew the importance of learning new words and helping others. The moral of the story is: learning new things can help you in unexpected ways. +One day, a calm cat and a happy dog were in the kitchen. They saw a big onion on the table. The cat and the dog did not know what it was. They wanted to discuss it. + +The cat said, "What is this? It looks funny!" The dog looked at the onion and said, "I don't know. It smells strong!" + +They both looked at the onion and talked more. The cat said, "Let's ask the bird." The dog agreed. + +They went to the bird and asked, "Do you know what this is?" The bird said, "Yes, it's an onion. It's food for people, but not for us." The cat and the dog thanked the bird and went back to play. They were happy to know about the onion. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a girl named Mia. Mia loved the color pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, and even a pink cat. One day, Mia saw a tiny pink flower in her garden. She wanted to raise it and make it big and strong. + +Mia asked her mom, "How can I help the pink flower grow?" Her mom said, "You need to give it water and sunshine. But remember, each season is different, and you must take care of it in different ways." + +So, Mia took care of the pink flower every day. In the hot season, she gave it more water. In the cold season, she gave it a warm cover. In the rainy season, she made sure it didn't get too wet. The pink flower grew big and strong. + +One day, Mia's friend, Tom, came to visit. He saw the pink flower and said, "Wow, Mia! Your flower is so big and pretty!" Mia felt happy and proud. She told Tom, "I raised it with love and care in every season." + +The moral of the story is, when we take care of something with love and attention, it will grow strong and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to color with pastel. One sunny day, Lucy went outside to play with her friend, Tom. + +"Tom, do you like to color?" Lucy asked. Tom did not answer right away. He looked up at the sky and saw a big, dry cloud. "I like to color, but I think it will rain soon," Tom said. Lucy was sad, but she knew they could color another day. + +The next day, Lucy and Tom met again. The sky was bright and sunny, with no dry clouds. They took out their pastel and began to color. They colored all day long and had so much fun. Lucy was happy that Tom had answered her question, and they both enjoyed the beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a swan. This swan was not a regular swan. It could not stand on one leg like the other swans. The swan felt sad because it was different. + +One day, a big wind came and pushed all the swans into the water. The swan tried to help its friends by standing on two legs. It was hard, but the swan did not give up. + +In the end, the swan saved its friends by being different. The other swans learned that it is okay to be different. They all played together, and they were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Tim. Tim was not a fit caterpillar like his friends. He had a hard time keeping up when they played games. One day, Tim met a wise old butterfly. + +The butterfly said, "Tim, I recommend you eat more leaves. They will make you strong and fit like your friends." + +Tim listened and started eating more leaves every day. Soon, Tim became a very fit caterpillar. He could play games with his friends and keep up with them. + +One day, Tim turned into a beautiful butterfly. He thanked the wise old butterfly for his help. Now, Tim could fly and play with his friends all day long. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a worried boy. He did not like to get dirty. One day, Tim went outside to play with his friends. They played in the mud and had lots of fun. But Tim's hands and clothes got very dirty. + +Tim ran back to his house. He wanted to wash his hands and clothes. He went to the bathroom and turned on the water. He washed his hands with soap until they were clean. Then, he took off his dirty clothes and put them in the laundry. + +Tim's mom saw him and smiled. She said, "Don't be worried, Tim. It's okay to get dirty when you play. We can always wash your clothes and hands." Tim felt better and went back outside to play with his friends. And from that day on, he was not a worried boy anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom was a weak boy, but he had a big heart. He loved to run, and he was very fast. His speed amazed everyone in the village. + +One day, Tom met a girl named Lily. Lily was sad because her cat was stuck in a tall tree. "Please help me get my cat down," she cried. Tom looked at the tree and said, "I promise to help you, Lily." + +Tom ran very fast and climbed the tree with all his strength. He was scared, but he did not give up. When he reached the cat, he held it tight and climbed down. Lily was so happy to see her cat safe. She thanked Tom for keeping his promise. + +From that day on, Tom and Lily became best friends. They played and ran together every day. Even though Tom was weak, his speed and big heart made him a hero in Lily's eyes. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim was very glad to live in the forest. He had a lot of friends who played with him every day. Tim lived on a big branch in a tall tree. + +One day, while Tim was playing with his friends, a big storm came. The wind blew very hard. Tim's friend, Sam the squirrel, saw the big branch shaking. Sam said, "Tim, be careful! I warn you, the branch is not safe." + +Tim listened to Sam and flew away from the branch just in time. The big branch fell to the ground. Tim was safe and his friends were happy. They all said, "Thank you, Sam, for warning Tim!" And they continued to play happily in the forest. +Lila and Ben were bored. They had nothing to do. All their toys were dull. They looked out the window and saw rain. They could not go outside and play. + +"Let's make some noise!" Ben said. He picked up a pot and a spoon. He banged them together. Lila grabbed a whistle and blew it hard. They ran around the room, making a lot of noise. + +"Stop! Stop!" Mom shouted. She came in the room with a tray. She had made lunch for them. She put the tray on the table. "You are too loud. You will wake up the baby. Come and eat your lunch. It is yummy." + +Lila and Ben stopped making noise. They looked at the tray. They saw sandwiches, carrots, and cookies. They smelled cheese and peanut butter. They felt hungry. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. They went to the table and sat down. They ate their lunch. They liked it. They said thank you to Mom. They smiled at each other. They were not bored anymore. They were happy. +Little boy Sam liked to play with his cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He made noises as he zoomed them on the floor. He was happy. + +But his big sister Lily did not like his cars. She said they were noisy and messy. She wanted to read her book in peace. She told Sam to stop playing with his cars. She said they were for babies. + +Sam did not want to stop. He loved his cars. He said they were fun and cool. He told Lily to go away. He said she was mean and bossy. + +Lily got angry. She grabbed one of his cars and threw it in the trash. She said she would not permit him to play with his cars anymore. She said he had to do what she said. + +Sam was very sad and mad. He cried and shouted. He ran to his mom and told her what Lily did. He asked her to help him get his car back. He said Lily was not fair. + +Mom heard both sides of the story. She said they both had to share the space and be nice to each other. She said Sam could play with his cars, but he had to be quiet and tidy. She said Lily could read her book, but she had to respect Sam's toys. She said she would not permit them to fight or hurt each other. She said they had to say sorry and hug. + +Sam and Lily said sorry and hugged. They both felt better. They decided to play together. Sam showed Lily his cars and Lily showed Sam her book. They found some things they both liked. They were happy. +Ben is a boy who likes to play with his lab. His lab is a big dog with black fur and a long tail. Ben and his lab go to the park every day and run and jump and have fun. + +One day, Ben sees a girl with an orange ball. The ball is round and shiny and bounces high. Ben wants to play with the ball, but the girl says no. She says the ball is hers and she does not share. Ben feels sad and angry. He wants the ball very much. + +Ben has an idea. He tells his lab to carry the ball. His lab is fast and strong and can carry anything. His lab runs to the girl and grabs the ball with his mouth. The girl screams and tries to get the ball back, but the lab is too quick. He runs away with the ball and brings it to Ben. + +Ben is happy and hugs his lab. He thinks his lab is the best. He throws the ball and his lab catches it. They play with the ball and forget about the girl. + +The girl is not happy. She cries and tells her mom. Her mom is not happy either. She goes to Ben and his lab and asks for the ball. She says the ball is not theirs and they should give it back. She says they are not nice and they should say sorry. + +Ben feels bad. He knows he did something wrong. He likes the ball, but he does not like to make the girl cry. He gives the ball back to the girl and says sorry. He hopes the girl will forgive him and maybe play with him and his lab. + +The girl takes the ball and says thank you. She sees that Ben and his lab are sorry and she feels sorry too. She says sorry for not sharing and asks if they want to play with her and the ball. Ben says yes and smiles. He and his lab go to the girl and the ball and they all play together. They have fun and become friends. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play sport with their friends. They have a big ball and a small ball. The big ball is for soccer and the small ball is for catch. + +One day, Ben and Mia go to the park with their mom. They see a big box with a bow. It is a gift for them. They are very happy. They open the box and find a new bike. It is red and shiny. It has two wheels and a bell. + +"Wow, a bike!" Ben says. "I want to ride it first!" + +"No, I want to ride it first!" Mia says. "You are selfish!" + +They start to fight. They pull the bike from each other. They make loud noises. Mom is not happy. She takes the bike away from them. + +"Stop fighting!" Mom says. "You are both selfish! You have to share the bike. It is for both of you. You can take turns to ride it. Or you can play sport with your balls. But you have to be nice to each other." + +Ben and Mia feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and kiss. They decide to play catch with the small ball first. Then they take turns to ride the bike. They ring the bell and smile. They have fun. They are not selfish anymore. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. Sometimes they found oysters, which were hard and shiny and had a pearl inside. Mom and dad said oysters were a kind of animal that lived in the water. + +One day, Lily and Ben saw a big oyster on the shore. It was bigger than their hands and had a lot of bumps and spots on it. It looked unusual and interesting. They ran to it and tried to open it. + +"Let me lift it, Lily!" Ben said. He was stronger than Lily and wanted to see the pearl. + +"No, let me lift it, Ben!" Lily said. She was faster than Ben and wanted to see the pearl too. + +They both pulled and pushed the oyster, but it was too heavy and tight. They could not lift it or open it. They started to argue and shout. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom and dad said. They came to see what was going on. They saw the oyster and smiled. + +"That's not an oyster, kids," mom said. "That's a rock." + +"A rock?" Lily and Ben said. They looked at the rock and felt silly. It did look like a rock, not an oyster. + +"Yes, a rock," dad said. "But it's a very unusual and beautiful rock. Do you want to keep it?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They forgot their fight and hugged each other. They lifted the rock together and carried it to their bucket. They were happy to have a new treasure from the beach. +Lily and Ben are playing with dolls. Lily likes to dress her dolls in different clothes and make them look pretty. She has a lot of style. Ben likes to make his dolls do funny things and make noises. He likes to yell. + +"Look at my doll, she has a pink dress and a bow in her hair. She is so pretty!" Lily says to Ben. + +"Look at my doll, he has a hat and a cape and a sword. He is so brave!" Ben says to Lily. + +Lily and Ben try to play together, but they have different ideas. Lily wants to have a tea party with her doll and Ben's doll. Ben wants to have a battle with his doll and Lily's doll. + +"No, no, no, you can't do that!" Lily yells when Ben makes his doll swing his sword at her doll. + +"Yes, yes, yes, I can do that!" Ben yells back when Lily makes her doll spill tea on his doll. + +Lily and Ben start to fight. They pull and tug at each other's dolls. They are both very hard. They make each other cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the dolls and the mess and the tears. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. + +"Lily and Ben are not playing nice. They are yelling and fighting and hurting each other's dolls." Mom says. + +Mom tells Lily and Ben to stop and calm down. She tells them to say sorry to each other and to share their dolls. She tells them to be kind and gentle and respectful. She tells them to have fun and be creative. + +Lily and Ben listen to Mom. They say sorry to each other and hug. They share their dolls and play together. They try to understand each other's style and ideas. They laugh and smile and have fun. + +Mom is happy to see them get along. She joins them and plays with them. They have a tea party and a battle and a dance. They are all happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They saw many things there, like birds, bugs, and flowers. One day, they found a big pile of twigs. They wanted to make a fort with them. + +Tom said, "I will take the big twigs. They are strong and brown. You can have the small twigs. They are weak and green." + +Sam said, "But I like the green twigs. They are fresh and pretty. They shine in the sun. Please, can I have some big twigs too?" + +Tom said, "No, you can't. The big twigs are mine. You can only have the green twigs. Go away." + +Sam was sad. He took the green twigs and went to another place. He made a small fort with them. He decorated it with flowers and leaves. He thought it was beautiful. + +Tom made a big fort with the brown twigs. He thought it was strong and cool. He did not decorate it. He thought it was fine. + +Soon, it started to rain. The rain was heavy and loud. It made the ground wet and muddy. Tom and Sam ran to their forts. + +Sam's fort was cozy and dry. The green twigs were flexible and waterproof. They bent with the wind and did not break. They kept the rain out. The flowers and leaves made the fort smell nice and look bright. + +Tom's fort was cold and wet. The brown twigs were stiff and brittle. They snapped with the wind and let the rain in. They made the fort leaky and dark. The fort had no smell or color. + +Tom was unhappy. He wished he had some green twigs. He wished he had shared with Sam. He learned that being greedy and mean was not good. He learned that being kind and fair was better. + +He ran to Sam's fort and knocked on the door. He said, "Sam, I am sorry. I was wrong. Can I come in? Can we be friends?" + +Sam opened the door and smiled. He said, "Of course, Tom. You are my brother. Come in. We can share." + +They hugged and went inside. They played and talked. They were happy. They learned that green twigs were not weak and small. They learned that green twigs were fresh and pretty. They learned that green twigs could shine. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with cars and balls and books. But they did not like to share. They always wanted the same thing and they would fight over it. + +One day, Mom made pizza for lunch. She put cheese and tomato and ham on it. It smelled good and looked yummy. Ben and Sam ran to the table and each grabbed a slice. But they both wanted the slice with the most ham. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +"Mine! Mine!" Ben said. + +"No, mine! Mine!" Sam said. + +Mom saw them and was angry. She took the slice away from them and put it on her plate. She gave them each a different slice. But she did not tell them that she had put something else on the pizza. Something bitter and spicy and yucky. It was hot pepper. + +Ben and Sam took a big bite of their pizza. They felt a fire in their mouths. They spit out the pizza and cried. They drank water and milk and juice. But nothing helped. Their tongues hurt and their eyes watered. + +Mom looked at them and said, "That's what you get for fighting. Next time, you should share and be nice. Maybe then you will get the good pizza." + +Ben and Sam nodded and said they were sorry. They hugged each other and promised to be better brothers. They learned their lesson. They never fought over pizza again. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the woods near their cabin. One day, they saw a big bear. The bear was hungry and angry. It roared at them and chased them. + +Tom and Sam ran back to their cabin. They slammed the door and locked it. They were very frightened. They hoped the bear would go away. But the bear did not go away. It scratched the door and tried to break it. + +Tom and Sam looked for something to scare the bear. They found a big pot and a wooden spoon. They banged the pot and the spoon together. They made a loud noise. They hoped the noise would scare the bear. But the bear did not get scared. It got more angry. It laughed at them and smashed the door. + +Tom and Sam screamed. The bear came in. It grabbed them and ate them. The bear was happy. It licked its lips and went to sleep. The cabin was quiet. No one heard Tom and Sam cry. +Tom liked to look at the stars at night. He had a big book with pictures of the stars and the planets. He wanted to see them for real. One night, he saw a bright light in the sky. It was a new planet! He ran to get his book and his binoculars. + +He looked at the planet with his binoculars. It was blue and green and had white clouds. It looked like Earth, but smaller. He wondered if there were people or animals on it. He wanted to say hello to them. He waved his hand and shouted, "Hi, planet!" + +But the planet did not wave back. It looked troubled. It had a big red spot on it, like a wound. It was spinning very fast, like it was dizzy. It was making a loud noise, like it was crying. Tom felt sad for the planet. He wished he could help it. + +He ran to his mom and dad and told them about the planet. They came to see it with him. They were surprised and worried. They said the planet was in trouble. It was too close to the sun and the moon. It was getting hot and cold and pulled by them. It might break or explode. + +They said they had to call the space people. The space people had rockets and satellites and telescopes. They could see the planet better and maybe save it. Tom hoped they would hurry. He did not want the planet to be hurt. He wanted it to be happy and safe. He said a prayer for the planet and gave it a kiss. He hoped it would feel his love. +Ben and Lily like to play in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. Sometimes they see a squirrel in the park. The squirrel is brown and furry and has a long tail. + +One day, Ben and Lily see a different squirrel. The squirrel is white and has red eyes. Ben and Lily think the squirrel is pretty. They want to get closer to the squirrel. They race to the tree where the squirrel is. + +But the squirrel is scared of Ben and Lily. The squirrel does not like to be chased. The squirrel runs away from the tree. The squirrel jumps to another tree and then another. Ben and Lily try to follow the squirrel. They race from tree to tree. + +But the squirrel is faster than Ben and Lily. The squirrel is good at jumping and climbing. Ben and Lily get tired and stop. They look at the squirrel. The squirrel looks at them. The squirrel makes a noise. The noise sounds like "chirp chirp". + +Ben and Lily smile. They think the squirrel is funny. They say "hello" to the squirrel. The squirrel says "chirp chirp" again. Ben and Lily laugh. They wave to the squirrel. The squirrel waves back with its tail. Ben and Lily make a new friend. They like the different squirrel. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they want to travel to the park. They put on their shoes and coats. They hold hands and walk to the park. + +But on the way, they see a big dog. The dog is barking and running. Sara and Tom are scared. They do not like the dog. They run away from the dog. They drop their shoes and coats. + +"Help! Help!" Sara and Tom cry. "The dog is chasing us!" + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog. The dog stops and comes back to the man. The man is sorry. He says to Sara and Tom: + +"I am sorry. My dog is not bad. He just wants to play. He will not hurt you. Do you want to pet him?" + +Sara and Tom are still scared. They shake their heads. They do not want to pet the dog. They want their shoes and coats. The man picks up their shoes and coats. He gives them to Sara and Tom. He says: + +"Here are your shoes and coats. I am sorry they are dirty. You can go to the park now. Have fun." + +Sara and Tom say thank you. They put on their shoes and coats. They hold hands and walk to the park. They are glad. They are safe. They are happy. They play in the park. They forget about the dog. They have fun. +Tim was a mechanic who liked to fix cars and trucks. He worked hard every day and was good at his job. But he was not happy. He was miserable. He never smiled or said nice things to anyone. He only cared about money and how much he could save. + +One day, he had to fix a big truck that had a broken wheel. He took off the old wheel and put on a new one. He was about to finish when he saw a small boy looking at him. The boy had a toy car in his hand and a big smile on his face. + +"Hello, mister," the boy said. "You are a mechanic, right? You fix cars and trucks. That is so cool. I want to be a mechanic when I grow up. Can I see your tools?" + +Tim frowned and said, "No, you can't. Go away. These are my tools. They are expensive and I don't want you to touch them. You might break them or lose them. Now leave me alone. I have work to do." + +The boy was sad and confused. He did not understand why the mechanic was so mean. He just wanted to learn and have fun. He said, "I'm sorry, mister. I didn't mean to bother you. I just like cars and trucks. They are my favorite toys. See, this is my car. I made it myself from a box and some paper. Do you like it?" + +Tim looked at the boy's car and laughed. He said, "That is not a car. That is a piece of junk. It is ugly and useless. It can't go fast or make noise. It can't do anything. You should throw it away and get a real car. Like mine. See, this is my car. It is shiny and new. It has a big engine and a loud horn. It can go very fast and make a lot of noise. It can do everything. This is a real car. And it is mine. All mine." + +The boy looked at the mechanic's car and said, "Your car is nice, mister. But it is not fun. It is cold and lonely. It has no friends. It has no love. It only has you. And you are not nice. You are miserable. You don't share or care. You only display your car and your tools. But they don't make you happy. They make you sad. You should try to be more kind and friendly. You should try to play and have fun. You should try to be more like my car. It is not shiny or new. It is not fast or loud. It can't do everything. But it can do something. It can make me happy. It can make me smile. It can make me laugh. It is my friend. It is my love. It is my car. And I am happy. Are you?" + +Tim was speechless. He did not know what to say. He felt ashamed and sorry. He realized that the boy was right. He had been selfish and rude. He had been miserable and lonely. He had not been happy. He looked at his car and his tools and felt nothing. He looked at the boy's car and felt something. He felt curious and interested. He felt warm and friendly. He felt happy. + +He said, "You know what, kid? You are right. Your car is fun. And you are fun. And I am not. I have been a bad mechanic and a bad person. I have been miserable and lonely. I have not been happy. But I want to change. I want to be more like you. I want to be more like your car. Can you teach me how to play and have fun? Can you be my friend?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Sure, mister. I can teach you. I can be your friend. Come on, let's play. Let's have fun. Let's be happy." + +And they did. They played and had fun. They laughed and smiled. They were happy. And they learned a lesson. They learned that money and things are not the most important. They learned that kindness and friendship are the most important. They learned that happiness is not something you display. It is something you share. +Sam likes to draw with his pen. He has a red pen, a blue pen, and a green pen. He draws cars, dogs, and stars on his paper. He is very happy. + +But one day, his pen is gone. He looks under his bed, in his toy box, and in his closet. He cannot find his pen. He is very sad. + +He hears a ring. It is his phone. He picks it up. It is his friend Mia. She says, "Hi, Sam. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sam says, "Yes, I want to play with you. But I lost my pen. I cannot draw." + +Mia says, "Don't worry, Sam. I have a pen for you. It is a yellow pen. It is very nice. I will bring it to you." + +Sam says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. I will wait for you." + +Sam puts down his phone. He feels better. He hopes Mia will come soon. + +He goes to the window. He sees the sun. It is very hot. He sees a bird. It is very pretty. He sees a car. It is very fast. + +He hears a knock. It is Mia. She has a pen for him. It is a yellow pen. It is very nice. + +Sam says, "Hi, Mia. Thank you for the pen. It is very nice. I like it." + +Mia says, "You're welcome, Sam. I'm glad you like it. Do you want to draw with me?" + +Sam says, "Yes, I want to draw with you. Let's draw together." + +They go to Sam's room. They draw with their pens. They draw flowers, cats, and moons on their paper. They are very happy. +Sara and Ben love to swim in the pool. They put on their swim suits and jump in the water. They splash and play and have fun. + +"Let's play a game," Sara says. "I will number to ten and you hide. Then I will find you." + +"OK," Ben says. He swims to the other side of the pool and hides behind a big float. Sara closes her eyes and numbers. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" + +Sara opens her eyes and looks for Ben. She sees his feet sticking out from the float. She swims over and taps him. + +"I found you!" she says. + +Ben laughs and comes out from the float. He hugs Sara. + +"You are good at finding," he says. "Now it is my turn to number and your turn to hide." + +Sara nods and swims away. She finds a spot under the slide and waits. She hears Ben number. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" + +Sara hopes Ben will not find her. She likes to play hide and seek. She hears Ben swim around the pool. He looks under the chairs and behind the plants. He does not see Sara. + +"Where are you, Sara?" he calls. "I can not find you." + +Sara smiles and stays quiet. She is glad she found a good hiding spot. She waits for Ben to give up and say she wins. She thinks swimming and playing with Ben is the best. +Tom was a little boy who liked to climb. He climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, and on sofas. He had fun climbing, but sometimes he made a mess or broke things. His mom and dad told him to be careful and not to climb on things that could fall or hurt him. + +One day, Tom saw a big curtain in the living room. It was long and soft and had pretty colors. Tom wanted to climb on it and see what was behind it. He thought maybe there was a window or a picture or a toy. He pulled on the curtain and tried to climb up. But the curtain was not strong enough to hold him. It ripped and came down with a loud noise. Tom fell on the floor and the curtain fell on him. + +Tom was scared and sad. He cried and said sorry. He thought his mom and dad would be angry and yell at him. He wanted to hide under the curtain and not come out. But then he heard his mom and dad coming. They were not angry. They were worried and kind. They lifted the curtain and hugged him. They asked him if he was hurt and checked him for bumps and bruises. They told him they were glad he was okay and that they loved him. They also told him not to climb on the curtain again and to be more careful. + +Tom felt grateful. He was grateful that his mom and dad were not mad at him. He was grateful that they cared for him and helped him. He was grateful that they forgave him and still loved him. He said thank you and hugged them back. He learned his lesson and did not climb on the curtain anymore. He still liked to climb, but he only climbed on safe things that his mom and dad allowed him to. He was a happy and good boy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share. They always fought over who got the best toy, and who got to play longer. They did not care about making a mess on the floor, or hurting each other's feelings. + +One day, their mom gave them a new toy. It was a big ball that could turn into different shapes and colors. It was amazing! Ben and Lily both wanted to play with it, but they did not want to take turns. They grabbed the ball and pulled it hard, trying to get it for themselves. The ball was too strong, and it snapped back, hitting them both in the face. They fell down on the floor, crying and rubbing their noses. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the ball, the mess, and the twins. She was not happy. She took the ball away and said, "You two are being very selfish and rude. You do not deserve this amazing toy. You need to learn how to share and be kind. Until then, you will not get the ball back. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Ben and Lily felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had been wrong, and they had hurt each other and their mom. They went to their rooms and said sorry to each other. They decided to be better twins, and to share and be kind. They hoped their mom would forgive them and give them the ball back. + +The next day, their mom saw that they had cleaned up their mess, and that they were playing nicely with their other toys. She smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Ben and Lily. You have learned your lesson. You can have the ball back, but only if you promise to share and be kind." Ben and Lily nodded and hugged their mom. They thanked her and took the ball. They played with it together, taking turns and complimenting each other. They had more fun than ever, and they learned that sharing and being kind is amazing. +Sara likes to help her mom in the garden. She likes to see the green plants grow and smell the herbs. Her mom tells her the names of the herbs, like mint, basil, and rosemary. Sara likes to pick some herbs and put them in a basket. + +One day, Sara sees a rabbit in the garden. The rabbit is eating the herbs. Sara does not like that. She wants to prevent the rabbit from eating the herbs. She runs to the garden and shouts, "Go away, rabbit! These are our herbs!" + +The rabbit is scared of Sara. It hops away quickly. Sara is happy. She saved the herbs. She brings the basket to her mom and shows her the herbs. Her mom is proud of Sara. She says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good helper. You prevented the rabbit from eating our herbs. Now we can use them to make yummy food." She gives Sara a hug and a kiss. Sara smiles. She loves her mom and the garden. +Lily loved to dance. She was very graceful and could spin and jump and twirl. She had a special dress that she wore for dancing. It was pink and shiny and had many ruffles. + +One day, Lily was dancing in her room when she heard a loud noise. She ran to the window and saw a big truck. The truck had a person inside. The person was wearing a blue suit and a yellow hat. He had a tool box and a ladder. He was here to repair the roof of Lily's house. + +Lily wanted to see what the person was doing. She put on her shoes and ran outside. She saw the person climb the ladder and go to the roof. He had a hammer and some nails. He was fixing the holes and the cracks. + +"Hello, person!" Lily shouted. "What are you doing?" + +The person looked down and smiled. "Hello, little girl. I'm repairing the roof. It was damaged by the storm. Do you live here?" + +"Yes, I do. This is my house. And this is my dress. Do you like it?" Lily said, showing her dress. + +The person nodded. "It's a very pretty dress. You look like a dancer. Do you like to dance?" + +Lily nodded too. "I love to dance. It makes me happy. Do you like to dance?" + +The person shook his head. "No, I don't. I'm not very graceful. I'm clumsy and slow. I'm good at repairing things, but not at dancing." + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she said, "Maybe you can try to dance. It's fun and easy. You just have to move your body and follow the music. I can teach you. Come on, person. Let's dance!" + +The person laughed. He put down his tools and climbed down the ladder. He took Lily's hand and followed her to the garden. There was a radio playing some music. Lily showed the person how to dance. She taught him how to spin and jump and twirl. The person tried to copy her. He was not very graceful, but he was happy. He and Lily danced and laughed and had fun. + +Lily's mom saw them from the window. She smiled and took a picture. She thought they looked very cute and sweet. She was glad that Lily was friendly and kind. She was proud of her daughter. + +The moral of the story is: You can make new friends by sharing your talents and interests. You can also learn new things by being open and curious. Everyone has something to offer and something to gain. Dancing is a way to express yourself and have fun. +Ben likes to collect things. He collects rocks, sticks, leaves and shells. He puts them in a big box in his room. He likes to look at them and show them to his friends. + +One day, he sees a big onion in the kitchen. It is round and white and has many layers. Ben thinks it is a cool thing to collect. He takes the onion and puts it in his box. He is happy. + +But Mom is not happy. She needs the onion to make soup for dinner. She looks for the onion in the kitchen, but she cannot find it. She asks Ben if he knows where the onion is. Ben says no. He does not want to give back the onion. + +Mom is angry. She says Ben has to tell the truth and give back the onion. She says the onion is not a toy, it is food. She says the onion is not sweet, it is spicy. She says the onion will make Ben cry if he peels it. + +Ben is scared. He does not want to make Mom angry. He does not want to cry. He does not want to eat spicy soup. He decides to give back the onion. He takes the onion out of his box and gives it to Mom. He says he is sorry. + +Mom is happy. She hugs Ben and says she forgives him. She says she loves him. She says he can keep his other things in his box, but he has to ask before he takes something from the kitchen. She says she will make him a sweet dessert after dinner. Ben is happy too. He says he loves Mom. He says he will not take onions anymore. He says he will collect something else. +Tom liked to write stories with his crayons. He had many colors, but his favorite was blue. He wrote about the sky, the sea, and the blue elephant. + +One day, he showed his story to his friend Lily. Lily liked to write stories too, but she used different colors. She wrote about the sun, the flowers, and the pink elephant. + +"Your story is dull," Lily said. "Blue is a boring color. Pink is much better." + +Tom felt sad. He liked his story and his blue elephant. He did not think it was dull. + +"Why do you say that?" he asked Lily. + +"Because pink is pretty and blue is not," Lily said. "Pink is the color of candy and dolls and princesses. Blue is the color of water and ice and sadness." + +Tom did not agree. He thought blue was a beautiful color. He thought blue was the color of the sky and the sea and his blue elephant. + +"Blue is not sad," he said. "Blue is cool and calm and happy. Blue is the color of my story and my blue elephant." + +Lily looked at Tom's story again. She saw the blue sky, the blue sea, and the blue elephant. She saw how Tom wrote with his crayons. She saw how he smiled when he talked about his story and his blue elephant. + +"Maybe you are right," she said. "Maybe blue is not so dull. Maybe blue is a nice color too." + +Tom felt happy. He liked Lily and he liked her stories. He did not mind that she liked pink. + +"Thank you," he said. "Maybe pink is not so bad. Maybe pink is a nice color too." + +They decided to write a new story together. They used both blue and pink crayons. They wrote about the sky, the sun, the sea, the flowers, and the blue and pink elephants. They thought their story was the best. +Lila was trying to sleep, but she could not. She heard a buzz in her ear. It was a mosquito. The mosquito wanted to bite her. Lila did not like that. She waved her hand to make the mosquito go away. + +But the mosquito did not go away. It came back and buzzed again. Lila felt a pinch on her cheek. She cried out. The mosquito had bitten her. Lila was angry. She wanted the mosquito to stop. + +She got up and turned on the light. She saw the mosquito on the wall. It was dull and brown. Lila grabbed a book and threw it at the mosquito. The book hit the wall with a thud. The mosquito fell to the floor. Lila had stopped the mosquito. + +She smiled and turned off the light. She went back to bed. She hoped there were no more mosquitoes. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She had a good dream. She dreamed of flowers and butterflies. She did not hear any buzz. +Tommy loved firemen. He had a fireman hat, a fireman toy and a fireman book. He wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. He liked to watch firemen on TV and in the street. + +One day, Tommy saw a big red truck with a loud siren. It was a fire truck. He ran to the window and saw firemen jump out of the truck. They had hoses and axes and helmets. They ran to a house that had smoke and flames. Tommy was scared and curious. + +He asked his mom, "Mom, what are the firemen doing?" + +His mom hugged him and said, "The firemen are helping. There is a fire in the house and they are trying to put it out. They are very brave and strong. They save people and animals from the fire." + +Tommy nodded and said, "I want to help too. Can I be a fireman?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Maybe when you are older, Tommy. But for now, you can help by staying safe and listening to me. Fire is very dangerous and hot. You should never play with fire or matches. Do you understand?" + +Tommy said, "Yes, mom. I understand. Fire is bad. Firemen are good." + +His mom kissed him and said, "That's right, Tommy. You are a smart boy. Now, let's watch the firemen from here and hope they finish soon." + +Tommy watched the firemen work hard. He saw them spray water and break windows and carry people and pets. He saw the smoke and flames get smaller and smaller. He saw an enormous fireman with a big beard and a shiny badge. He waved to him and the fireman waved back. Tommy felt happy and proud. He said, "Thank you, fireman. You are my hero." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were superheroes. Lily was Super Lily and Ben was Super Ben. They had cool capes and masks. + +"Look, Super Lily, there is a monster!" Ben said, pointing to a big dog. The dog was barking and running around. + +"No, Super Ben, that is not a monster. That is a dog. Dogs are nice. They like to play and cuddle." Lily said. + +"But it is big and loud. It can hurt us." Ben said, hiding behind a tree. + +"Come on, Super Ben, don't be scared. We can change the dog into a friend. Watch me." Lily said, walking towards the dog. She smiled and said, "Hello, dog. You are cute. Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog stopped barking and wagged its tail. It licked Lily's face and wagged its tail some more. Lily laughed and petted the dog. + +"See, Super Ben, the dog is not a monster. It is a friend. Come and play with us." Lily said, waving to Ben. + +Ben came out from behind the tree. He was still a little scared, but he saw that the dog was nice. He smiled and said, "Hello, friend. You are cool. Can I pet you?" + +The dog nodded and wagged its tail. It let Ben pet it and licked his face too. Ben laughed and hugged the dog. + +"Wow, Super Lily, you are amazing. You can change monsters into friends. You are the best superhero ever." Ben said. + +"Thank you, Super Ben. You are amazing too. You are brave and kind. You are the best superhero ever too." Lily said. + +They played with the dog for a long time. They had fun and made a new friend. They were happy and proud. They were Super Lily and Super Ben. +Sara liked to skip. She skipped to school, she skipped in the park, she skipped at home. She liked to count how many times she skipped. She knew some numbers, like one, two, three, four, five. She wanted to learn more numbers. + +One day, she met a boy who was skipping too. His name was Tom. He said he liked to skip too. He said he knew more numbers than Sara. He said he could skip and count to ten. Sara wanted to see. She said, "Show me." + +Tom started to skip and count. He said, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten." Sara was amazed. She said, "Wow, you know a lot of numbers. Can you teach me?" Tom said, "Sure, I can teach you. It is easy and fun." + +They skipped and counted together. They learned more numbers, like eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen. They skipped and counted until they were tired. They sat on a bench and drank some water. They smiled at each other. They were happy. They had made a new friend. The park was peaceful. They liked to skip. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. They ran to the slide and waited for their turn. + +"Can I go first?" Tom asked Lily. + +"Okay, but be careful. The slide is very high and fast," Lily said. + +Tom climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. He was a little scared, but he wanted to show Lily that he was brave. He leaned forward and slid down very fast. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He was happy. + +But when he reached the bottom, he did not stop. He slid off the slide and fell on the grass. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +Lily ran to him and helped him stand up. She saw that his knee was bleeding and he had a tear in his pants. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"No, I'm not okay. I hurt my knee and I ruined my pants. And I'm scared of the slide now. It's too high and fast for me," Tom said. + +Lily hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You don't have to be brave all the time. Sometimes it's okay to be scared and ask for help. That's what friends are for. Come on, let's go to the bench and find a band-aid for your knee. Maybe there is someone available who can help us." + +Tom nodded and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I went first. Next time, you can go first if you want." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's okay, Tom. Next time, we can go together. Maybe we can find a smaller slide that is more fun for us." + +They walked to the bench and found a nice lady who had a band-aid and a sticker for Tom. She cleaned his wound and put the band-aid on. She also gave him a sticker of a star and said, "You are a star, Tom. You are brave and you have a good friend. But remember, it's also brave to be careful and to listen to your friend. That's how you can avoid getting hurt and have more fun." + +Tom thanked the lady and showed his sticker to Lily. He said, "You are a star, too, Lily. You are kind and you helped me. And you are right, it's okay to be scared and to ask for help. That's how we can be good friends and have more fun." + +Lily nodded and said, "You are welcome, Tom. And you are right, too. It's okay to be brave and to try new things. That's how we can learn and have more fun." + +They hugged each other and decided to play on the swings instead. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot that day. + +The moral of the story is: It's okay to be brave and to be scared, as long as you are careful and listen to your friend. That's how you can avoid getting hurt and have more fun. +Sara was very sleepy. She wanted to stay in her bed and hug her teddy bear. But her mom came to her room and said, "Sara, it's time to wake up. We have to go to the park today. Please get up and put on your clothes." + +Sara opened her eyes a little bit and said, "No, mom. I don't want to wake up. I want to sleep more. The park is boring. There are no toys there." + +Her mom smiled and said, "But Sara, the park is fun. There are swings and slides and sand. You can play with your friends and run and jump. And I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Sara was curious. She liked surprises. She opened her eyes wide and said, "What is it, mom? What is the surprise?" + +Her mom said, "You have to wake up and get ready to find out. Come on, Sara. Please be a good girl and get out of bed. I'll help you with your clothes and your hair." + +Sara nodded and got out of bed. She followed her mom to the bathroom and brushed her teeth. Then she put on her pink dress and her shoes. Her mom combed her hair and tied a ribbon on it. Sara looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She was ready to go to the park. + +Her mom took her hand and said, "Let's go, Sara. The surprise is waiting for you in the car." + +Sara ran to the car and opened the door. She gasped when she saw what was inside. It was a big balloon with a picture of a unicorn on it. Sara loved unicorns. She hugged the balloon and said, "Thank you, mom. This is the best surprise ever. I'm sorry I didn't want to wake up. I'm happy to go to the park now." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad you like it. Now let's go and have some fun." +Jill likes to help her mom in the garden. She likes to smell the flowers and touch the leaves. She likes to watch the bees and the birds. But she does not like to taste the herbs. Mom says they are good for cooking and medicine, but Jill thinks they are bitter and yucky. + +One day, mom asks Jill to pick some mint for tea. Jill knows where the mint is. It is near the fence, where the cat likes to sleep. Jill goes to the fence and sees the cat. The cat is black and fluffy and has green eyes. Jill likes the cat. She wants to pet the cat. But the cat does not like Jill. The cat hisses and scratches Jill's hand. Jill cries and runs back to mom. + +Mom sees Jill's hand and says, "Oh, no! You have a scratch. We need to put some herb on it. It will make it better." Mom takes Jill to the garden and picks some plantain. Plantain is a herb that looks like a weed. Mom says it is good for healing wounds. She chews some plantain and puts it on Jill's scratch. Jill feels a sting and then a coolness. She stops crying and looks at her hand. The scratch is not bleeding anymore. + +Mom says, "See? The herb helped you. Sometimes things that taste bad can do good things. You just have to be patient and trust me." Jill nods and hugs mom. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love the herbs. Well, some of them." Mom smiles and kisses Jill. She says, "I love you too, sweetie. And I'm proud of you. You are a brave and smart girl." They go inside and have some mint tea and cookies. Jill thinks the tea is sweet and yummy. She decides to try more herbs in the future. But she stays away from the cat. +Zip is a dog who likes to run and play. He lives with an elderly lady who loves him very much. She calls him her best friend and gives him treats and hugs. + +One day, Zip sees a cat outside the window. He barks and runs to the door. He wants to chase the cat and have fun. The elderly lady hears him and calls him. + +"Zip, come here, boy. Leave the cat alone. It is not nice to scare it." + +But Zip does not listen. He pushes the door open and runs outside. He follows the cat across the street and into the park. He does not see the cars or the people. He only sees the cat. + +The elderly lady is worried. She grabs her coat and her keys and goes after Zip. She calls him again and again, but he does not hear her. He is too busy running. + +The cat is clever. It climbs a tree and hides among the leaves. Zip cannot climb. He barks and jumps at the tree. He is angry and frustrated. + +The elderly lady finally catches up with Zip. She sees him barking at the tree. She is relieved and angry at the same time. She calls him one more time. + +"Zip, stop that. Come here, now. You are a bad dog. You could have been hurt or lost. You made me very scared." + +Zip hears her voice and turns around. He sees her face and feels sorry. He knows he did something wrong. He runs to her and licks her hand. He wags his tail and whines. + +The elderly lady bends down and hugs him. She is still angry, but she is also happy. She loves him very much. She says to him. + +"Zip, you are a good dog, but you are also a naughty dog. You have to listen to me and stay with me. I do not want to lose you. You are my best friend." + +Zip nods and snuggles with her. He is happy too. He loves her very much. He says to her. + +"Sorry, lady. I love you. You are my best friend." +Lily liked to play with her mom's camera. She liked to press the buttons and see the pictures on the screen. Sometimes she took pictures of her toys, her dog, or her mom. She thought it was fun to make memories. + +One day, Lily found the camera on the table. She wanted to play with it, but her mom was not home. She decided to take the camera and go outside. She saw a big bird in the tree. She wanted to take a picture of the bird. She pointed the camera at the bird and pressed the button. + +But the camera did not make a sound. Lily looked at the screen and saw nothing. She pressed the button again and again, but nothing happened. She realized that the camera had no power. She felt sad and confused. She did not know how to make the camera work. + +She heard a voice behind her. It was an unknown man. He had a big smile and a hat. He said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing with that camera?" Lily felt scared. She did not know the man. She did not like his smile. She wanted her mom. + +She ran back to the house with the camera. She locked the door and hid under the bed. She hoped the man would go away. She wished her mom would come home soon. She learned a lesson. She should not play with the camera without her mom. She should not talk to unknown people. She should be careful and safe. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in their big room. They had many toys and books and a big bed with a soft blanket. Their blanket was expensive, because their grandma made it for them with love and wool. It had many colors and shapes on it. + +One day, Tom and Lily decided to play a game. They wanted to scare each other with the blanket. They took turns hiding under the blanket and jumping out when the other one came near. They made funny noises and faces and laughed a lot. + +But then, Tom had a bad idea. He wanted to scare Lily more than ever. He took the blanket and ran to the closet. He hid inside the closet with the blanket and waited for Lily to come. He thought it would be very funny. + +Lily looked for Tom in the room. She could not find him. She called his name, but he did not answer. She started to feel scared. She wondered where he was. She saw the closet and walked towards it. She opened the door. + +Tom jumped out of the closet with the blanket over his head. He shouted, "Boo!" very loud. He thought Lily would laugh, but she did not. She screamed and cried. She was very scared. She ran to the bed and hugged her teddy bear. + +Tom felt bad. He did not mean to scare Lily so much. He took off the blanket and ran to the bed. He said he was sorry and hugged Lily. He told her it was just a game and he loved her. Lily stopped crying and hugged Tom. She told him she loved him too, but he should not scare her like that. They made up and cuddled under the blanket. They agreed to play a different game next time. +Tom and Mia like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two sacks. They put the sacks on the ground and make them goals. Tom is in one team and Mia is in another team. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom says. He kicks the ball hard and tries to score a goal. Mia runs after the ball and blocks it with her foot. She kicks the ball back to Tom's sack. "Goal!" she shouts. She is happy. + +Tom is not happy. He wants to score a goal too. He gets the ball and runs to Mia's sack. Mia chases him and tries to stop him. Tom is fast and reaches the sack. He shoots the ball with his foot. But the ball hits the sack and bounces back. "Oh no!" Tom says. He is sad. + +Mia sees that Tom is sad. She is a good friend. She gives him a hug and says, "Don't be sad, Tom. You can try again. It is just a game. We are having fun." + +Tom smiles and says, "You are right, Mia. You are a good friend. And you are a good player. Let's play some more." + +They pick up the ball and the sacks. They find a new spot in the park. The grass is green and the sky is blue. The sun is bright and the air is warm. They are happy. They play soccer with the ball and the sacks. They score goals and cheer. They have fun. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside with their toys. One day, they hear a loud noise. It is a large hurricane. The wind is very strong and the rain is very heavy. + +"Come inside, boys!" their mom calls. "The hurricane is dangerous!" + +Tim and Sam run to the house. They are scared. They see their toys flying in the air. They hope their toys are okay. + +Mom hugs them and gives them hot chocolate. She tells them they are safe. She says the hurricane will go away soon. + +"Can we join you, mom?" Tim and Sam ask. + +"Of course, you can," mom says. "We can watch a movie together until the hurricane is over." + +Tim and Sam smile. They love their mom. They are happy to join her. They forget about the hurricane. They enjoy the movie. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. They ran up the hill and looked around. They saw trees and flowers and birds. They also saw something else. + +"Look, Tom!" Lily said. "A giant!" + +Tom looked and saw a very big man. He was taller than the trees. He had long hair and a beard. He wore a fur coat and boots. He carried a big stick. He looked angry. + +"Who are you?" the giant shouted. "Why are you on my hill?" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know what to say. They wanted to run away, but the giant was blocking their way. + +"Please, Mr. Giant, we are sorry," Tom said. "We did not know this was your hill. We were just playing." + +The giant frowned. He did not like children. He thought they were noisy and messy. He wanted to be alone. + +"Go away!" he said. "This is my hill. I am the mighty giant. No one can come here." + +He raised his stick and swung it at Tom and Lily. They ducked and dodged. They looked for a way to escape. + +Then they heard a loud roar. They turned and saw a big lion. It had yellow fur and a mane. It had sharp teeth and claws. It looked hungry. + +The lion saw the giant and the children. It wanted to eat them. It ran towards them, growling. + +The giant saw the lion and was afraid. He did not like lions. He thought they were fierce and dangerous. He wanted to run away, but the lion was faster. + +"Help!" he cried. "A lion!" + +Tom and Lily saw the lion and the giant. They did not know what to do. They were trapped between them. + +Then they had an idea. They remembered something they learned at school. + +"Mr. Giant, Mr. Lion, stop!" Lily said. "We can be friends. We can share the hill. We can play together." + +She took out a ball from her backpack and threw it to the giant. He caught it and looked at it. He had never seen a ball before. He liked it. + +He threw it back to Lily. She caught it and smiled. She threw it to Tom. He caught it and laughed. He threw it to the lion. The lion caught it and purred. He liked it too. + +They played catch with the ball. They had fun. They forgot their fear and anger. They became friends. + +The end. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. Sometimes they ride the subway with their moms and dads. The subway is a big train that goes under the ground. It is fast and loud. + +One day, Tom and Jen are on the subway with their moms. They see a man with a funny hat. He has a guitar and a cup. He sings songs and asks for money. Tom and Jen think he is funny. They clap and smile. + +Their moms are not happy. They tell Tom and Jen to be quiet and not to look at the man. They say he is not nice and he might be dangerous. Tom and Jen do not understand. They like the man and his songs. + +The man sees Tom and Jen. He smiles and walks to them. He gives them each a sticker. He says they are good kids and he likes them. He asks them their names and where they are going. + +Their moms are scared. They hold Tom and Jen tight and tell the man to go away. They say they do not want his stickers or his songs. They say he is bothering them and he should leave them alone. + +The man is sad. He shrugs and walks away. He says he is sorry and he did not mean to bother them. He says he is just trying to make some money and have some fun. He says he likes the subway and the people. + +Tom and Jen are confused. They do not know why their moms are mad and why the man is sad. They like the stickers and the songs. They think the man is nice and fun. They think the subway is a good place to meet new friends. + +Their moms are relieved. They hug Tom and Jen and tell them they love them. They say they are sorry for being rude and they are just trying to protect them. They say they are proud of them for being polite and kind. They say they are dependable and smart. + +Tom and Jen are happy. They hug their moms and tell them they love them too. They say they are sorry for being noisy and they are just trying to have fun. They say they are curious and brave. + +They all get off the subway and go to the park. They play and laugh and forget about the man. They are a happy family. They are good friends. +Lily was a girl who liked to stare. She stared at the sun, the moon, the stars, and the clouds. She stared at the birds, the bugs, the flowers, and the trees. She stared at the cars, the bikes, the buses, and the trains. She stared at everything she saw, because she wanted to learn. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox, and a seesaw. She wanted to play with them, but she was shy. She stared at the other kids who were playing and laughing. She wished she could join them, but she did not know how to say hello. + +Then, she saw a boy who was also staring. He was staring at the slide, but he did not go on it. He looked scared. Lily felt sorry for him. She walked over to him and said, "Hi, I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +The boy looked at her and smiled. He said, "Hi, I am Ben. Yes, I want to play with you, but I am afraid of the slide. It is too high and fast." + +Lily said, "Don't be afraid. I will help you. We can go together. Hold my hand and we will be ready." + +Ben nodded and held her hand. They climbed up the stairs and sat on the slide. Lily said, "Are you ready?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I am ready." + +They slid down the slide and laughed. They felt happy and brave. They played on the swing, the sandbox, and the seesaw. They made new friends and had fun. They stopped staring and started playing. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the living room. They have many toys and cushions. They make a fort with the cushions. They say it is their castle. + +But then, Lily comes in. Lily is their big sister. She is six years old. She wants to watch TV. She says the fort is in the way. She says they have to move it. She says she is the boss. + +Anna and Ben do not want to move their fort. They say it is their castle. They say they are the king and the queen. They say Lily is a meanie. They do not like her. + +Lily gets angry. She tries to take the cushions. Anna and Ben hold on to them. They pull and tug. They shout and cry. The cushions rip and tear. The stuffing comes out. The living room is a mess. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes in. She sees the mess. She sees the ripped cushions. She sees the angry and sad faces. She is not happy. She says they have to clean up. She says they have to say sorry. She says they have to share and be nice. + +Anna and Ben and Lily feel bad. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They help to clean up. They hug and make up. They decide to watch TV together. They use the cushions to sit on. They say they are lovely. They say they are a family. +Lily likes to fold paper. She can make many shapes with paper. She can make a hat, a boat, a fan, and a bird. She likes to show her paper shapes to her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily finds a big paper in her room. It is white and smooth. She wants to fold it into something new. She thinks hard. She has an idea. She folds the paper into a big hand. She makes five fingers and a thumb. She puts the paper hand on her own hand. It is much bigger than her hand. + +She runs to the living room. She sees her dad on the couch. He is tall and strong. He is reading a book. Lily says, "Dad, look at my hand!" She waves the paper hand at him. He looks up and smiles. He says, "Wow, Lily, that is a great hand! How did you make it?" + +Lily says, "I folded it from paper. See, it has a thumb and fingers. It is like your hand, but bigger." She puts the paper hand next to his hand. He says, "You are right, Lily. It is like my hand, but bigger. You are very clever and creative. Can I try it on?" + +Lily says, "Yes, dad, you can try it on." She gives him the paper hand. He puts it on his hand. It is still bigger than his hand. He says, "This is fun, Lily. Thank you for sharing your paper hand with me. Do you want to make more paper shapes with me?" + +Lily says, "Yes, dad, I want to make more paper shapes with you. Let's go get more paper." They go to her room and get more paper. They fold paper into many shapes. They have a lot of fun. Lily loves to fold paper with her dad. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. Lily wants to make a tower, but Ben keeps knocking it down. Lily is angry and sad. She asks Ben to stop, but he does not listen. He thinks it is funny to make Lily cry. + +Lily runs to Mom and hugs her waist. She tells Mom what Ben did. Mom is not happy. She says that Ben is being stupid and mean. She asks Lily to come with her. She takes Lily and Ben to the living room. She makes Ben sit on the couch and says he cannot play with blocks anymore. She gives Lily a new box of blocks and says she can play with them in her room. + +Lily is happy and says thank you to Mom. She takes the box of blocks and goes to her room. She makes a big tower and puts a star on top. She is proud of her tower. She does not care about Ben. She thinks he is stupid and boring. She plays with her blocks and has fun. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a map that showed them where to dig. They had a shovel and a bucket. + +They found a spot under a big tree. They started to dig. They dug and dug until they saw something shiny. It was a jewel! It was red and sparkly. They were very happy. + +"Look, Ben, we found a jewel!" Lila said. "It's so pretty!" + +"Wow, Lila, it's amazing!" Ben said. "Can I see it?" + +Lila nodded and gave him the jewel. He held it in his hand and looked at it. He liked how it glowed in the sun. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. It barked loudly and jumped on them. It wanted to play. But it also saw the jewel. It grabbed it with its mouth and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back!" Lila shouted. "That's our jewel!" + +"Come back, dog!" Ben shouted. "That's our treasure!" + +They chased the dog, but it was too fast. It disappeared behind a fence. Lila and Ben stopped and looked at each other. They were sad and angry. + +"That was a bad dog!" Lila said. "It stole our jewel!" + +"That was a mean dog!" Ben said. "It ruined our game!" + +They hugged each other and walked back to their map. They decided to look for another jewel. Maybe they would find a blue one or a green one. They hoped they would not see the dog again. They wanted to have fun and be regular pirates. +Ben is a squirrel. He likes to store nuts for winter. He finds nuts in the park, in the trees, and in the trash. He puts them in his hole under a big rock. + +One day, he sees a big nut on the ground. It is shiny and brown. He runs to get it. But a crow sees it too. The crow is noisy and mean. He flies to the nut and tries to take it. + +Ben and the crow fight for the nut. They bite and scratch and pull. The nut is hard and does not break. They make a lot of noise. Other animals hear them and come to see. + +A dog comes and barks at them. He wants to play. He chases them away from the nut. He picks up the nut in his mouth and runs away. Ben and the crow are sad and angry. They lost the nut. + +They look at each other. They do not like each other. But they do not want to fight anymore. They are tired and hungry. They go to find other nuts. They hope the dog will not find them. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they also liked to tease each other. One day, Sara found a newspaper on the table. She saw a picture of a big lion with sharp teeth. She thought it would be funny to scare Tom with it. + +She ran to Tom's room and said, "Look, Tom, look! There is a lion in the house! He will eat you up!" She showed him the newspaper and made a loud roar. + +Tom was very scared. He jumped on his bed and hid under his blanket. He cried, "Help, help! Go away, lion, go away!" + +Sara laughed and said, "Ha, ha, ha! It is not a real lion, Tom. It is just a picture. I was teasing you. You are such a baby!" + +Tom felt very angry and sad. He said, "That is not nice, Sara. You hurt my feelings. You are a mean sister!" + +Just then, their mom came in. She heard what Sara did and saw Tom's tears. She was not happy. She said, "Sara, why did you tease Tom like that? That is not how you treat your brother. You should be kind and gentle with him. He loves you and you love him. How would you feel if he teased you?" + +Sara felt sorry. She said, "I don't know, mom. I thought it was funny. But I see it was not. I feel bad now. I am sorry, Tom. I will not tease you again. Can you forgive me?" + +Tom looked at Sara. He saw that she was sincere. He said, "I forgive you, Sara. But please don't scare me again. I don't like it. Can we be friends again?" + +Sara nodded and hugged Tom. She said, "Yes, we can be friends again. I love you, Tom. You are a brave brother." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, Sara and Tom. I am proud of you. You learned a lesson today. Teasing is not fun. It can hurt others. But being kind and forgiving is wise. It can make others happy. And happy twins are the best twins." + +The end. +Sara and Ben are playing outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They use sticks for the arms and stones for the eyes and mouth. + +"Look, our snowman is so happy!" Sara says. + +"Yes, he is! Let's give him a hug!" Ben says. + +They run to the snowman and hug him. But the snow is cold and wet. It makes their hands hurt. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara and Ben cry. + +They let go of the snowman and rub their hands. They see their mom at the door. + +"Come inside, kids! It's too cold out there!" Mom says. + +"OK, Mom!" Sara and Ben say. + +They run to the door. Mom helps them take off their boots and gloves. She gives them warm jackets to wear. + +"Here, put these on. They will make you feel better." Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Sara and Ben say. + +They put on their jackets. They feel cozy and warm. They hug Mom. + +"We love you, Mom!" Sara and Ben say. + +"I love you too, kids!" Mom says. + +They smile and go to the living room. They sit on the couch and drink hot chocolate. They watch the snowman through the window. He is still happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box with many buttons on it. The buttons made different sounds and lights when they pushed them. Lily and Ben wanted to push all the buttons and hear all the sounds. + +They crawled to the box and took turns to push the buttons. Lily pushed a red button and heard a beep. Ben pushed a blue button and heard a boop. They laughed and clapped their hands. Then Lily pushed a green button and heard a moo. She liked the moo sound and pushed the green button again and again. + +Ben was jealous of Lily. He wanted to push the green button too. He crawled to the other side of the box and tried to reach the green button. But Lily pushed him away and said, "No, Ben, this is my button. You have your own buttons." + +Ben was sad and angry. He cried and said, "That's not fair, Lily. I want to hear the moo too. You are mean and selfish." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She saw that he was crying and she did not like it. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I did not mean to be mean and selfish. You can push the green button too. We can share the buttons and the sounds." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are nice and kind. We can share the buttons and the sounds." + +They hugged and made up. Then they pushed the green button together and heard the moo. They laughed and clapped their hands. They had fun with the box and the buttons. They were happy twins. +Anna loved to watch cartoons on TV. She liked the funny animals and the songs they sang. She wanted to be like them, independent and brave. She did not like when her mom told her to turn off the TV and do her chores. She wanted to watch cartoons all day. + +One day, Anna saw an ad for a new cartoon DVD. It had all her favorite characters and stories. She wished she could have it. She asked her mom if she could buy it, but her mom said no. She said they had no money for DVDs. She said Anna had to save her allowance and maybe she could buy it later. + +Anna was sad and angry. She did not want to wait. She wanted the DVD now. She thought of a plan. She decided to sneak out of the house and go to the store by herself. She thought she was independent and brave like the cartoon animals. She did not tell her mom where she was going. + +She put on her coat and shoes and grabbed her piggy bank. She opened the door and ran outside. She did not see the big truck that was coming down the street. She did not hear the horn that was honking. She did not feel the pain that was coming. + +The next thing she knew, she was in a hospital bed. She had bandages and tubes all over her body. She felt scared and hurt. She saw her mom crying by her side. She heard her mom say, "I'm so sorry, Anna. I love you so much. Please forgive me." + +Anna did not understand. She did not know what she did wrong. She did not know why her mom was sorry. She did not know what to say. She just wanted to watch cartoons. + +She looked at the table next to her bed. She saw a DVD case with a big bow on it. It was the new cartoon DVD she wanted. She received it as a gift from her mom. She did not know how to feel. She was happy and sad at the same time. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had not been so independent and brave. She wished she could go back in time. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with blocks. They make big structures with blocks. They make towers, bridges, castles and more. They are eager to show their structures to mom and dad. + +One day, they make a very big structure. It is taller than Tom and Sam. It has many colors and shapes. They are very proud of their structure. They want to show it to mom and dad right away. + +They run to the kitchen. They say, "Mom, dad, come and see our structure! It is very big and nice!" Mom and dad smile. They say, "OK, we will come and see your structure. But be careful, do not break it." + +Tom and Sam run back to the living room. They are very happy. They wait for mom and dad. But then, something bad happens. A big dog comes into the house. The dog is not their dog. The dog is lost. The dog sees the structure. The dog thinks it is a toy. The dog runs to the structure. The dog jumps on the structure. The dog breaks the structure. + +Tom and Sam hear a loud noise. They see the dog and the broken structure. They are very sad and angry. They cry and shout. They say, "Bad dog! Bad dog! You broke our structure! Go away! Go away!" Mom and dad hear the noise. They come to the living room. They see the dog and the broken structure. They are very sorry and surprised. They say, "Oh no! What happened? We are so sorry, Tom and Sam. Your structure was very beautiful. But the dog did not know. The dog was just playing. The dog is not bad. The dog is lost. We will help you clean up and make a new structure. And we will find the dog's home." +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They can build many things with blocks. They can build houses, cars, towers, and animals. They have fun with blocks. + +One night, they look out the window and see the moon. The moon is big and bright and round. Anna and Ben want to build the moon with blocks. They think that would be cool. + +They get all the white blocks they have and start to build. They make a big circle on the floor with the blocks. They try to make it look like the moon. They add some yellow blocks for the stars. They are happy with their moon. + +They show their moon to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad are proud of Anna and Ben. They say they are very clever and creative. They say they are lucky to have such good children. They hug and kiss Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben smile and hug Mom and Dad. They are happy and lucky. They love their moon and their family. They go to bed and dream of the moon. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. One day, they find a big box of socks in their mom's closet. They have an idea. + +"Let's sell these socks to our friends!" Tom says. "We can make a lot of money and buy more toys!" + +"Good idea!" Jen says. "But we have to be alert. Mom will be mad if she sees us." + +They take the box of socks and go outside. They see their friend Sam, who is riding his bike. + +"Hi, Sam!" Tom says. "Do you want to buy some socks? They are very soft and warm and colorful. Only one dollar each!" + +Sam looks at the socks. He sees that they are all different sizes and shapes. Some have holes and stains. Some are not even socks, but gloves and hats. + +"Are you kidding me?" Sam says. "These socks are old and ugly and weird. I don't want them. Where did you get them?" + +Tom and Jen look at each other. They don't want to tell the truth. + +"We found them in a magic box!" Jen says. "They are very special and rare. You will be lucky if you buy them." + +Sam shakes his head. He does not believe them. + +"No, thanks. I have enough socks. Bye!" He rides away. + +Tom and Jen are sad. They try to sell the socks to other friends, but no one wants them. They start to feel guilty and scared. + +"What if mom finds out?" Tom says. "She will be very angry and sad. We should not have taken her socks." + +"You are right." Jen says. "Let's put them back in the box and in the closet. Maybe she will not notice." + +They go back to their house. They sneak into their mom's closet. They open the box. They see that it is empty. + +They hear a voice behind them. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing with my socks?" It is their mom. She is holding a bag full of socks. She looks at them with a stern face. + +Tom and Jen are shocked. They drop the box. They have no words. + +They are in big trouble. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his toy soldiers. He had a lot of them, and he liked to make them fight and win. He had a vest that his mom gave him, and he wore it when he played. He said it was his army vest, and it made him strong and brave. + +One day, he was playing with his soldiers in the backyard. He had a big fort made of boxes and pillows, and he was the leader of his army. He had some soldiers inside the fort, and some outside. He pretended that the outside soldiers were the bad guys, and he had to stop them. + +He threw some rocks and sticks at the bad guys, and made loud noises. He said, "Bang! Bang! You are hit! Surrender or I will shoot you more!" He thought he was having fun, but he did not see that his mom was watching him from the window. + +His mom did not like how he played. She thought he was being too rough and mean. She did not want him to hurt himself or his toys. She also did not want him to think that fighting was good. She wanted him to play nice and share. + +She came out of the house and called him. She said, "Tom, come here. I need to talk to you." Tom did not want to stop playing. He said, "No, mom. I am busy. I have to win the war." His mom said, "Tom, now. Or you will be in trouble." + +Tom did not listen. He kept playing. He said, "Mom, go away. You are boring. You do not understand. This is fun." His mom was angry. She said, "Tom, that is enough. You are being rude and disobedient. You have to surrender your vest and your soldiers. You are not allowed to play with them for a week." + +Tom was shocked. He did not want to lose his vest and his soldiers. He loved them. He said, "No, mom. Please. Do not take them away. I am sorry. I will be good. I will play nice. Please." His mom said, "Too late, Tom. You had your chance. You have to learn your lesson. Come on, give me your vest and your soldiers." + +Tom was sad. He had to surrender his vest and his soldiers. He felt like he lost the war. He followed his mom to the house. He said, "Mom, I am sorry. Can I have them back soon?" His mom said, "Maybe, Tom. But only if you behave and listen. And if you play with other things. There are many other things you can play with. Things that are not boring. Things that are fun and kind. Do you understand?" Tom said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will try." His mom said, "Good, Tom. I love you. Now, let's go and find something else to play with." +Lila and Ben are friends who like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box of toy soldiers and tanks. They decide to make a war game with them. + +Lila takes the green soldiers and Ben takes the brown soldiers. They put them on opposite sides of the room. They also put some pillows and books to make forts and hills. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lila says. She picks up a tank and makes it roll towards Ben's fort. She makes a loud noise like a cannon. "Boom! Boom! Boom!" + +Ben picks up a soldier and makes it shoot at Lila's tank. He makes a noise like a gun. "Pew! Pew! Pew!" + +They have fun making their war game. They point at each other's soldiers and tanks and pretend they are hit or explode. They laugh and shout. + +But then, Lila sees something that makes her envious. Ben has a big helicopter toy that can fly with a remote control. She wants to play with it too. + +"Ben, can I have your helicopter?" Lila asks. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. "You have your tank!" + +"But I want to fly it!" Lila says. She tries to grab the helicopter from Ben's hand. + +"Hey, stop it!" Ben says. He pulls the helicopter away from Lila. + +They start to fight over the helicopter. They tug and push and yell. They forget about their war game. They are not friends anymore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy found a big box that was locked. He tried to open it, but he couldn't. + +Timmy asked his mom to help him unlock the box. She gave him a key and said, "Turn the key to unlock the box." Timmy turned the key and the box opened! Inside the box, Timmy found a new toy that he loved to play with. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that if he wanted to open something that was locked, he needed a key to unlock it. He felt proud that he was able to unlock the box all by himself. Timmy and his new toy played together every day, and he was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, she went outside to play and saw a butterfly with big eyes. She followed it to a flower garden where she saw a yield sign. She knew that meant she had to stop and be careful. She sat down and watched the butterfly and the flowers for a long time. Lily was very happy and felt very safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to restaurants with her family. One day, her parents told her they were going to a special restaurant for dinner. Lily was very excited! + +When they arrived, Lily saw a funny clown outside the restaurant. The clown made her laugh and Lily felt happy. Inside the restaurant, Lily saw a big jar on the counter. Her parents explained that it was a jar for tips, which people give to show they value the service. + +After they finished their meal, Lily's parents gave the waiter a big tip. The waiter smiled and thanked them. As they left the restaurant, the clown was still there. Lily smiled and waved goodbye. She knew she had a fun night and that her parents valued the good service they received. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around the park. One day, her mom said, "Lily, you need to wear a helmet to keep you safe." + +Lily put on her helmet and rode her bike. She felt dizzy because the helmet was too big, but she knew it would prevent her from getting hurt. + +As she was riding, she saw her friend Tommy. Tommy didn't wear a helmet and Lily said, "Tommy, you need to wear a helmet too. It will prevent you from getting hurt like me." + +Tommy listened to Lily and put on a helmet. They both rode their bikes together and had fun without getting hurt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. It was a sunny day and the birds were singing. Lily saw a big tree and decided to peek behind it. She saw a squirrel eating a nut. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom told her it was time to go home. On the way back, they passed by a toy store. Lily saw a doll that she really liked, but it was too expensive. She felt sad, but her mom told her they could save money to buy it another day. + +When they arrived home, Lily took a nap and dreamt about the doll. She woke up feeling happy and excited for another day at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to sleep all day and night. One day, Fluffy's friend, a dog named Spot, came to visit. Spot asked Fluffy, "Do you want to play with me?" + +Fluffy replied, "No, I just want to keep sleeping." + +Spot said, "But if you keep sleeping, you will miss all the fun things we can do together." + +Fluffy thought about it and decided to get up and play with Spot. They played hide-and-seek and tag. Fluffy had so much fun! + +From that day on, Fluffy realized that it's important to keep an eye on all the fun things in sight and not be lazy all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved winter because she could play in the snow. One day, Lily and her friend Timmy went outside to build a snowman. + +Timmy said, "I believe we can make the biggest snowman ever!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I believe in us too!" + +As they were building the snowman, they saw a disgusting bug crawling on the snow. + +"Eww, that bug is disgusting!" said Timmy. + +Lily agreed and they continued building their snowman, happy to be outside in the winter wonderland. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music and dance all day long. One day, she heard a bird singing outside her window. She listened carefully and smiled. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They walked a long way to get there. Along the way, they saw flowers and trees. Lily loved to smell the flowers and touch the leaves. + +At the park, they had a picnic. Lily's mom made sandwiches with spicy cheese. Lily tried a little bit, but it was too spicy for her. She drank some water to make it better. They had a fun day playing and laughing together. When it was time to go home, Lily felt tired but happy. She couldn't wait to listen to more music and have more fun adventures with her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing her pink coat everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big, modern playground with lots of kids playing on it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I play on the playground?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful and don't get hurt." + +Lily climbed up the playground and started to have fun. Suddenly, another little girl came and wanted to play on the same thing as Lily. Lily got upset and said, "No, this is mine!" + +The other girl said, "No, it's not. It's for everyone to play on." + +Lily felt bad and apologized. They both played together and had fun on the modern playground. When it was time to go home, Lily put on her coat and said, "I had so much fun today. Can we come back to this park again?" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the water. One day, she went to the pool with her mommy. She wore a pretty pink swimsuit and her mommy helped her buckle her life jacket. + +Lily jumped into the pool and splashed around. She made a big, messy splash and giggled with joy. But then, she slipped and hit her head on the side of the pool. She cried out in pain and her mommy rushed to help her. + +They went to the hospital and the doctor said that Lily needed stitches. She was very brave, but it hurt a lot. After that day, Lily was more careful when playing in the water. She learned that even though splashing is fun, it can also be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his messy room. Timmy didn't want to, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +As he was cleaning, Timmy found a toy car he had forgotten about. He decided to play with it instead of cleaning. He zoomed the car around his room, making engine noises. Suddenly, he smelled something strange. He turned around and saw that his toy car had burned! + +Timmy was sad because he loved that toy car. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my car burned. I'm sorry I didn't clean my room." His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's clean up the mess together." And they did, happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with blocks. She had many different colors of blocks and she liked to mix them up. One day, Lily was playing with her blocks when her friend Tommy came over. + +Tommy saw that Lily had mixed up all her blocks and said, "That's rude, Lily. You should keep your blocks in order." + +Lily didn't like when Tommy said that. She thought it was mean. So she said, "I like to mix my blocks. It's fun for me!" + +Tommy thought about it for a second and then said, "You're right, Lily. Mixing blocks is fun! Can I play too?" + +Lily was happy that Tommy wanted to play with her. They mixed up all the blocks together and made a big tower. It was the tallest tower they had ever made! They both laughed and had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and feel the grass under her feet. One day, she saw her sister wearing a pretty veil on her head. Lily wanted to wear it too, but her sister was being selfish and wouldn't share. + +Lily felt sad, but then she remembered something her mom had told her. She took a step back and thought about how she could be kind to her sister. She picked some flowers and gave them to her sister, and then her sister shared the veil with her. + +Lily felt happy and proud of herself for being kind. From that day on, she remembered to always take a step back and think about others before being selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the garden. One day, she saw a snake hiding under a bush. She thought it was disgusting and screamed, "Eww! A snake!" + +Her mom came running and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"A snake! It's disgusting!" Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. Snakes are not always bad. They can be helpful too," her mom said. + +But Lily didn't want to hear it. She started to weep and said, "I don't like snakes. They scare me." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We'll stay away from the snake. Let's go play somewhere else." And so, they went to play in the park instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. He ran and played on the swings and the slide. + +But then, Timmy saw a big hole in the ground. It looked dangerous! His mommy told him to remember to stay away from it. Timmy was scared, so he stayed far away from the hole. + +After a while, Timmy got thirsty and wanted to go home. He remembered to say goodbye to the park and his mommy. Timmy was happy to go home and have some juice. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play in the soil and dig holes. One day, his friend, a little bird named Sally, came to play with him. Sally wanted to play in the soil too, but Benny disagreed. He wanted to play a different game. + +Sally didn't understand why Benny didn't want to play in the soil with her. She thought he was being ignorant. But Benny explained that he just wanted to play a different game. Sally understood and they played a different game together. + +After they finished playing, Benny and Sally went back to the soil and dug some more holes together. They both loved playing in the soil, but sometimes it's okay to disagree and play different games. They were still good friends in the end. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat juicy peaches from the tree in her backyard. One day, she saw her little brother take a peach without asking. She told her mommy, and her mommy said she would punish him by making him say sorry. + +Lily was very patient and waited for her brother to say sorry. Finally, he said sorry and Lily forgave him. They shared the peach and were happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, he forgot where he put it. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mom noticed he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he lost his toy car. His mom told him not to worry and that they would find it together. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and even outside, but they still couldn't find it. + +Just as they were about to give up, Timmy's little sister walked into the room holding the toy car. "Look what I found!" she said with a big smile. Timmy was so happy that he gave her a big hug. "Thank you for finding my ancient toy car," he said. "I forgot that I left it in the toy box." +Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse. He loved to follow his friends around and play games with them. One day, he saw a shiny cup on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. They were so happy to see the cup! + +The mouse decided to follow his friends to the river. They filled the cup with water and drank it all up. The mouse felt proud that he found the cup and could share it with his friends. They all played together and had a great time. + +From that day on, the clever little mouse always looked for things to share with his friends. He loved to follow them and make them happy. They all knew they could count on him to be a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely forest. It was full of big trees and colorful flowers. The animals who lived there were happy and playful. One day, a group of people came to the forest. They wanted to raise the trees so they could build houses. The animals were scared and didn't want to lose their home. They knew they had to do something to save their lovely forest. So, they all came together and made a plan to stop the people from raising the trees. They worked hard and were able to protect their home. The forest remained lovely and the animals were happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with all the time. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his toy car, but he accidentally dropped it and lost it in the grass. Timmy looked and looked, but he couldn't find his toy car anywhere. + +Timmy started to cry because he was so sad that he lost his favorite toy. Suddenly, a kind lady came over and helped Timmy look for his toy car. After a few minutes, they found it! Timmy was so happy that he didn't lose his toy car forever and he thanked the lady for helping him. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his toy car close to his head so he wouldn't lose it again. He learned that it's important to take care of the things we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very sad because it had no place to live. It was a poor bird. One day, the bird saw a big chimney. It thought it would be a good place to hang out. So, the bird flew up and landed on the chimney. It was happy to find a new home. The bird liked to hang out on the chimney and sing songs all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved motorcycles. He had a toy motorcycle that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's dad brought home a real motorcycle. Timmy was so excited to ride it, but his dad said it was too sharp and dangerous for him. + +Timmy was sad, but his dad promised to teach him how to ride it when he was older. Timmy practiced riding his toy motorcycle every day, dreaming of the day he could ride the real one. One day, Timmy's dad said it was time for him to learn how to ride the real motorcycle. + +At first, Timmy was scared, but his dad made it easy for him to learn. He taught Timmy how to balance and how to use the sharp brakes. Timmy was so happy to finally ride the motorcycle he had always dreamed of. From that day on, Timmy and his dad rode their motorcycles together, having fun and making memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the snow. He liked to wear his favorite style of hat that his mom had bought him. It was a thick, warm hat that covered his ears. + +One day, Tim was walking on the sidewalk when he slipped on a patch of ice. He fell down and his hat flew off his head. He was sad because he thought he had lost his hat forever. But then, he saw that his hat had just slipped off into the snow. + +Tim picked up his hat and put it back on his head. He was happy that he didn't lose his favorite hat. From that day on, he was more careful when he walked on the sidewalk so he wouldn't slip again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but sometimes she would accidentally break them because they were fragile. One day, her mom gave her a beautiful firework to play with. Lily was so excited to play with it, but her mom warned her that it was fragile and she needed to be careful. + +Lily played with the firework for a little while, but then she got too excited and accidentally dropped it. The firework broke into many pieces and Lily started to cry. Her mom hugged her and told her that it was okay, but Lily felt very sad. + +The next day, Lily decided to try again. She wanted to succeed in playing with the firework without breaking it. She was very careful and finally, she was able to play with the firework without breaking it. She felt very proud of herself and her mom was proud of her too. + +The moral of the story is that if you try your best and are careful, you can succeed in anything you want to do. And it's important to listen to your parents when they tell you something is fragile, so you don't accidentally break it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons, especially the ones that were red and big. One day, her mommy bought her a yummy chocolate cake for her birthday. Lily was so happy and wanted to share it with her friends. So, she asked her mommy to wrap some pieces of cake in a pretty paper and tied it with a ribbon. + +Lily took the wrapped cake and her red balloon to her friend's house. Her friend was happy to see her and loved the yummy cake. They played with the balloon and had fun together. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her friend and said goodbye. She went back home with a big smile on her face, holding her red balloon tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to clean her room. "No, mommy. I don't want to," Lily said, being a little naughty. + +But her mommy said, "If you don't clean your room, the dust bunnies will come and hide all your toys." Lily didn't believe her mommy, but she still decided to clean her room. + +As she was cleaning, Lily saw a little dust bunny hiding under her bed. "Aha! I found you!" she said. Lily realized that her mommy was right and she needed to clean her room more often. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her room clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel around the beach and explore new things. One day, he found a shiny shell on the sand. It was so pretty that he wanted to keep it, but when he picked it up, he saw that it was broken. Timmy was sad, but he still decided to take the shell with him on his travels. + +Timmy walked and walked, and he saw many other animals on the beach. He met a seagull who was flying in the sky, a fish who was swimming in the water, and a turtle who was walking slowly on the sand. Timmy showed them his broken shell, and they all said that it was still very nice. + +Finally, Timmy arrived at a big rock. He climbed up to the top and looked out at the ocean. He felt happy to have traveled so far and to have met so many new friends. Even though his shell was broken, he knew it was still special to him. And with that, he scurried back home to his family, eager to tell them all about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, but one day her favorite toy car broke. Lily didn't know how to fix it, so she asked her dad for help. Her dad tried to fix the car, but it still wouldn't work. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her favorite toy. Suddenly, her dad saw a spark coming from the car's engine. He knew what was wrong and was persistent in fixing it. He worked and worked until the car was finally fixed. + +Lily was so happy that she hugged her dad and thanked him for fixing her toy car. From that day on, Lily knew that if something was broken, she could always ask for help to fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to chew on things, like carrots and apples. One day, Benny found a piece of cardboard on the ground. He thought it looked tasty, so he took a big bite. But the cardboard tasted stupid and made Benny's mouth feel yucky. Benny learned that cardboard is not for eating, it's for making boxes. So, he hopped away and found a nice carrot to chew on instead. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures with her stuffed animals. One morning, Lily woke up early and ran to her parents' room to wake them up too. + +Her parents were surprised to see Lily up so early, but they were happy to see her smiling face. They asked her what she wanted to do that day, and Lily said she wanted to open her present from her grandma. Her parents said it was a great idea and went to get the present from the closet. + +When Lily opened the present, she saw an incredible toy that she had always wanted. She hugged her grandma's present and said thank you. Lily played with her new toy all day and had so much fun. She went to bed that night with a big smile on her face, feeling grateful for her incredible present. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her scooter around the park. One day, she went too fast and fell off her scooter. She started to panic because she hurt her knee. + +A kind lady saw Lily and came over to help. She was very thoughtful and gave Lily a band-aid for her knee. Lily felt better and thanked the lady. She got back on her scooter and continued to ride around the park, but this time she was more careful. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be thoughtful and careful when riding her scooter. She never wanted to panic again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. He would roll them around on the floor and make engine noises with his mouth. + +One day, Timmy decided to build a tower out of bricks. He carefully stacked the bricks on top of each other until he had a tall tower. Timmy was very proud of his tower, it was so organized and neat. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister came running into the room and accidentally knocked over the tower. All the bricks rolled around on the floor and Timmy was very sad. But then, he realized it was fun to roll the bricks around and he started to play with them like they were his toy cars. In the end, Timmy was happy again and he learned that sometimes it's okay when things don't go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy was very bored because he had nothing to do. He decided to print some pictures on his computer. Timmy loved to print pictures and he was very good at it. + +As Timmy was printing his pictures, the printer suddenly stopped working. Timmy tried to fix it, but he couldn't. He got very upset and started to cry. His mom came in and tried to help, but the printer was broken and couldn't be fixed. + +Timmy was very sad because he loved to print pictures. He didn't know what to do now that his printer was broken. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to hop around in the forest and eat carrots. One day, while Fluffy was munching on a carrot, he saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf wanted to eat Fluffy for dinner! + +Fluffy was scared, but he knew he had to protect himself. He ran as fast as he could, but the wolf was getting closer and closer. Suddenly, Fluffy saw a rare flower. He knew that rubbing the flower on himself would make him invisible to the wolf. + +Fluffy quickly rubbed the flower on himself, and the wolf couldn't see him anymore! Fluffy was safe, and he learned that sometimes you have to be clever to protect yourself from danger. From then on, Fluffy always kept a rare flower with him, just in case he needed to protect himself again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls. One day, Lily's mom gave her a fake flower. Lily loved it and put it in a row with her other toys. + +But one day, Lily's friend came over and saw the fake flower. She said, "That's not a real flower. It's fake." Lily felt sad and embarrassed. She didn't want her friend to think she was silly. + +But then Lily's mom told her something important. She said, "It doesn't matter if it's fake or real. What matters is that you like it and it makes you happy. Be proud of what you have." Lily felt better and learned that it's okay to like things even if they are not real. + +From that day on, Lily played with her toys and dolls with a spring in her step, knowing that it doesn't matter if they are fake or real, as long as they make her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a big building with lots of floors. They got into an elevator and went up, up, up. Lily was so happy, she giggled and clapped her hands. + +When they got to the top floor, they saw a big room with lots of toys. But the toys were all mixed up and messy. Lily's mommy said, "Let's organize these toys so we can play with them." Lily helped her mommy and daddy put the toys in their proper places. She felt proud of herself for being so helpful. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the sound of a grumpy man stomping towards them. He said, "What are you doing in my toy room? Get out!" Lily's mommy said, "We just wanted to play with the toys, but we organized them first." The grumpy man looked surprised and said, "Oh, I see. Thank you for organizing my toys. You can stay and play as long as you like." Lily and her family played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a big box full of blocks. Timmy wanted to play with his blocks, but he couldn't find them. He looked everywhere, but they were nowhere to be seen. + +Suddenly, Timmy remembered that he had forgotten to unpack his blocks after he moved them to his room. He quickly went to his room and found the box. Timmy was so happy to see his blocks again! + +But then he noticed something troubling. Some of his blocks were missing! Timmy searched and searched, but he couldn't find them. He was sad, but he still had some blocks left to play with. Timmy built a big tower and knocked it down with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a big pile of snow and decided to make an igloo. She worked very hard to make it the perfect size and shape. When she was finished, she went inside and felt very proud. + +But then, Lily noticed that her hands were very cold and wet. She realized that she forgot to wear gloves. She tried to wipe her hands on her pants, but they were already wet too. She started to feel sad and wished she could go inside where it was warm. + +Just then, Lily's mom came outside with a surprise. She had brought Lily some warm, green gloves to wear. Lily was so happy and put them on right away. She thanked her mom and went back inside her cozy igloo. She was warm and happy, and she knew she would never forget her gloves again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft blanket that she loved to cuddle with. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and wore a pretty pink cap to keep the sun out of her eyes. While playing on the swings, Lily saw her friend Timmy and shouted his name. Timmy heard her and came over to play. They had so much fun together! When it was time to go home, Lily wrapped herself in her soft blanket and put on her cap. She was very happy and couldn't wait to come back to the park again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when his mom called him for dinner. "Come to the kitchen, Timmy! Dinner is ready," his mom said. Timmy quickly ran to the kitchen and sat down at the table. + +As he was eating, Timmy accidentally hit his knee on the table. "Ouch!" he cried. His mom came over and gave his knee a kiss to make it feel better. "There, there. All better," she said. + +After dinner, Timmy helped his mom clean up the dishes. He looked at the empty sink and said, "Mom, the sink is empty now. We did a good job!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, we did. Thank you for helping me." Timmy felt proud and happy to have helped his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his yard. He had a big lawn where he could run and play with his toys. + +One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny brought his favorite toy car, which was very popular with all the kids in the neighborhood. Timmy was so excited to play with Johnny and his cool car. + +As they were playing, Timmy peeked over the fence and saw that his neighbor was having a party. He could hear music and laughter coming from their yard. Timmy wished he could go to the party too, but he was having too much fun with Johnny and his toy car. + +At the end of the day, Timmy was tired but happy. He had so much fun playing with Johnny and his cool car on his big lawn. Timmy realized that sometimes the most popular toys aren't as fun as playing with a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was an ordinary boy with an ordinary life. He loved to play with his toys and eat his favorite snacks. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him an order. She said, "Timmy, it's time to clean up your toys before dinner." Timmy didn't want to clean up, but he knew he had to obey his mom. + +As he was cleaning up, he found a magic lamp. He rubbed the lamp and out came a genie! The genie said, "Thank you for rubbing the lamp. I will grant you one wish." + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I wish all my toys would clean up by themselves!" The genie granted his wish and all the toys magically put themselves away. Timmy was so happy and grateful to the genie for granting his wish. From that day on, he always made sure to obey his mom's orders. +Once upon a time, there was a pink beetle named Betsy. She loved to fly around and explore the garden. One day, Betsy met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi there, Betsy!" said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm flying around," said Betsy. "Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily was so excited and said yes. They flew around together, looking at all the flowers and trees. Suddenly, Betsy saw something shiny in the pond and decided to dive in and take a closer look. + +But when Betsy dove into the water, she couldn't swim. She was too heavy with all the water on her wings. Lily tried to help her, but it was too late. Betsy had drowned. Lily was very sad and cried for her new friend. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a shiny rock on the ground and picked it up. It was a diamond! Diamonds are rare, and Lily was very happy to have found one. + +As she continued walking, she met a friendly squirrel named Sammy. "What do you have there, Lily?" asked Sammy. "It's a diamond!" exclaimed Lily. "Wow, you gained a precious treasure," said Sammy. + +Lily and Sammy continued to walk together, chatting and laughing. Suddenly, they saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. "Look, Sammy! A rainbow!" shouted Lily. "It's so pretty," said Sammy. They both felt happy and grateful for their wonderful day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially in the rain. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new pair of shiny red boots. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to wear them. + +The next day, it was raining and Lily put on her new boots. She ran outside to play, but it was difficult to walk in the mud. Lily's mom warned her to be careful, but Lily was too excited to listen. + +As Lily played, she saw a big puddle in front of her. She had an urge to jump in it, but she remembered what her mom said and decided not to. Just then, a frog hopped out of the puddle and Lily was so happy she didn't jump in. She realized that sometimes it's difficult to listen, but it's important to stay safe. From that day on, Lily wore her red boots every time it rained and always remembered to be careful. +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 big, juicy orange on the ground. She was so happy and ate it all up. + +Later that day, she went to her friend's house for a playdate. Her friend's mom gave them some olives to snack on. Lily didn't like olives, but she tried one anyway. To her surprise, she loved it! She ate all the olives and had a lot of fun playing with her friend. + +But then, on the way home, Lily started to feel sick. She had eaten too much and her tummy hurt. When she got home, she went to bed early. The next day, she felt even worse and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said she had eaten too much and needed to rest. + +Lily learned a lesson that day: even though something might be a surprise and taste good, it's important to not eat too much or it can make you sick. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who loved to eat berries. He would go into the forest every day to find the juiciest and sweetest berries to eat. One day, he found a large bush with lots of berries on it. He was so happy because the bush had more berries than he had ever seen before. + +The bear started to eat the berries, and he noticed that his belly was getting bigger. He ate and ate until he couldn't eat anymore. The next day, he went back to the bush and noticed that the berries had increased in number! He was so excited because he knew he could eat even more berries now. + +From that day on, the bear would go to the large berry bush every day and eat as many berries as he could. He was happy and full, and the bush continued to increase its supply of berries for him to enjoy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to draw and cut paper with her scissors. One day, Lily wanted to make a paper flower, but she was confused about how to do it. She didn't have any instructions, so she just started cutting. + +Lily cut and cut with her scissors, but the paper didn't look like a flower. She was sad and wanted to give up. But then, her mom came in and saw what Lily was doing. She showed Lily how to fold the paper and cut it in a special way. + +Lily was so happy! She had made a beautiful paper flower with her scissors. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me. Now I know how to make a flower!" From that day on, Lily had fun making all kinds of things with her scissors. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom made some yummy muffins for her to eat. Lily loved muffins, especially the blueberry ones. + +As she was eating her muffin, Lily's mom mentioned that there was a surprise hidden in the backyard. Lily got very excited and wanted to find the surprise right away. + +She finished her muffin quickly and ran outside to search for the surprise. After looking around for a little while, she found a small box hidden behind a bush. Inside the box was a shiny new toy for Lily to play with. She was so happy and thanked her mom for the surprise. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered the fun surprise she found while eating her delicious muffin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods. One day, she saw a big, brown bear. The bear was so beautiful, with shiny fur and big paws. + +"Hello, bear!" said Lily. "Will you come play with me?" + +The bear looked at Lily and said, "Sure, I would love to play with you." + +Lily and the bear played hide-and-seek and tag. They had so much fun together. When it was time for Lily to go home, she said goodbye to the bear. + +"Thank you for playing with me, bear. You are the best friend I ever had." + +The bear smiled and said, "You are a great friend too, Lily. Come back and play with me anytime!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a beautiful dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she fell and hurt her shoulder. Her mom came to help her and showed her how to make it feel better. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play anymore, but her friends came to her and showed her some fun games they could play sitting down. Lily was happy again and thanked her friends for being so nice. She also told them how beautiful they all looked in their colorful clothes. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful when playing and to show kindness to others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a potato on the ground. He picked it up and threw it in the air. He tried to catch it, but it fell to the ground. + +Timmy's dog, Spot, came over and saw the potato. Spot was very enthusiastic and barked happily. Timmy threw the potato again and this time, Spot caught it in his mouth. Timmy was so happy that Spot caught the potato. + +From that day on, Timmy and Spot played catch with the potato every day. They were both very enthusiastic and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the grocery store with her mommy. One day, they went to the store and saw lots of colorful fruits and vegetables. Lily was so happy and wanted to examine everything. She picked up a red apple and looked at it closely. It was shiny and had a stem on top. + +Then, they went to the candy aisle and Lily saw lots of colorful candies. She wanted to examine them too. Her mommy let her pick out one candy to bring home. Lily chose a lollipop that was pink and yellow. It was so pretty and tasted sweet. + +After they finished shopping, they went home and put all the groceries away. Lily helped her mommy by putting the colorful fruits and vegetables in the fridge. She was so happy and proud to help her mommy. From that day on, Lily loved going to the grocery store and examining all the colorful things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, Timmy was running and he hit his head on a tree. It hurt a lot and he cried. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him if he ate all the cookies. Timmy felt guilty because he did eat all the cookies. He said sorry to his mom and promised to not eat all the cookies again. + +The next day, Timmy went outside to catch more butterflies. He was careful to not hit his head again. He caught a lot of pretty butterflies and felt happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the lab with his mom. They would watch the scientists do experiments and Timmy thought it was so cool. One day, Timmy saw a big red button and he wanted to poke it. His mom said, "No, Timmy! That's not safe." But Timmy didn't listen and he poked the button. + +Suddenly, the lab started to shake and there was a loud noise. Timmy's mom grabbed him and ran outside. They looked back and saw the lab explode into a million pieces. Timmy's mom said, "That was so dangerous, Timmy. We could have been hurt." Timmy felt bad and wished he had listened to his mom. + +From that day on, Timmy never poked anything he wasn't supposed to. He learned that sometimes things might look tasty or fun, but they can be very dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack worked in an office with lots of papers and computers. One day, Jack felt very sad and miserable. He didn't know why he felt this way, but he knew he didn't like it. + +Jack decided to talk to his boss about how he was feeling. His boss was very kind and listened to Jack's problems. She told Jack that sometimes work can be hard and that it's okay to feel sad sometimes. She also told Jack that he could take a break and do something he enjoyed, like drawing or reading a book. + +Jack felt much better after talking to his boss. He realized that his office included many kind people who cared about him. Jack decided to take a break and draw a picture of a happy dog. He felt much happier after doing something he enjoyed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big saw that she loved to play with in her backyard. One day, she saw a bird flying in the sky and wanted to get a closer look. She asked her mom to open the car so they could seat inside and drive to the park. + +When they arrived, Lily saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Her mom helped her seat on a branch and gave her the saw to play with. Lily pretended she was a lumberjack and sawed some imaginary wood. When they were done, they went back to the car and drove back home. Lily was happy because she had a fun day with her mom and saw many things she had never seen before. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play his guitar and sing songs. He would play every day and everyone in his town loved his music. + +One day, a foolish man came to Timmy and told him that he could not play his guitar anymore. He said that Timmy's music was too loud and it bothered him. Timmy was sad because he loved to play his guitar. + +But Timmy did not give up. He decided to step up and show the foolish man that his music was important. He played his guitar louder than ever and soon the whole town came to listen. The foolish man saw how happy Timmy's music made everyone and he apologized for being mean. From then on, Timmy played his guitar every day and everyone loved it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play in the dirt with his spade. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her in the garden. Timmy was ready to help. + +Mom said, "Timmy, please order the plants from biggest to smallest." Timmy used his spade to dig holes for the plants. He put the biggest plant in the first hole, then the next biggest in the next hole, and so on until all the plants were in the ground. + +Mom was very happy with Timmy's help. She said, "Thank you, Timmy. You did a great job!" Timmy smiled and went back to playing with his spade in the dirt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, his mommy asked him to put on his apron so he wouldn't get dirty. + +Timmy put on his apron and asked, "Mommy, what are we making?" + +"We are making cookies," said mommy. "Can you help me mix the ingredients?" + +Timmy was glad to help. He mixed the ingredients with a big spoon. Then mommy rolled the dough and Timmy used cookie cutters to make fun shapes. When the cookies were ready, Timmy and mommy marched to the living room to share them with daddy. Daddy was glad to have cookies and gave Timmy a big hug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy fell down and got a big boo-boo on his knee. His mom took him to the doctor and the doctor put a band-aid on Timmy's knee. Timmy's mom told him that the band-aid would heal his boo-boo. + +The next day, Timmy and his mom went to the shop to buy some toys. Timmy saw a toy car that he really wanted, but his mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. Timmy was sad and started to cry. A kind lady who worked at the shop saw Timmy crying and gave him the toy car for free. Timmy was so happy and thanked the lady. + +After they left the shop, Timmy's mom told him how peaceful it was to be kind to others. Timmy didn't know what peaceful meant, so his mom explained that it means feeling calm and happy inside. Timmy smiled and said he felt peaceful because he got a new toy and because the lady at the shop was so nice. +Once upon a time, Tommy and his sister Lily went to the park. They saw a big red vehicle there. "Wow, that's a cool vehicle!" said Tommy. "Can we play with it?" asked Lily. "I don't think so," said their mom. "It's not a toy, it's a fire truck. We can look at it though." + +Tommy and Lily looked at the fire truck and saw that it was very tidy. "The fire truck is so clean!" said Lily. "Yes, it's important to keep it tidy so it's ready to help people," said their mom. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. "What's that?" asked Tommy. "It's the fire truck! They're going to help someone!" said their mom. Tommy and Lily watched as the fire truck drove away, feeling happy that they got to see such a cool vehicle. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall building made of bricks. It was very pretty and everyone loved it. One day, a naughty monster came and wanted to destroy the building. The monster was very mean and wanted to ruin everything. + +The people who lived in the building were very scared. They tried to stop the monster, but they couldn't. The monster was too strong. They didn't know what to do. + +But then, a clever little girl had an idea. She told the people to take all the original bricks from the building and make a new, even prettier building. They did just that, and the monster was very confused. He didn't know what to do because the building was still there, but it was different. + +The little girl saved the day and everyone was happy again. The new building was even better than the original one! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars. He would stare at them every night before bed. One night, Timmy noticed that one of the stars was missing. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy asked his mom where the star went. His mom didn't know. Timmy was sad because he loved that star. The next night, Timmy looked up at the sky again. He saw a big, blue star. It was beautiful, but it wasn't the same as the one that was missing. + +Timmy decided to make a wish on the blue star. He wished that the missing star would come back. Suddenly, the missing star appeared in the sky. Timmy was so happy! He knew that his wish had come true. From that night on, Timmy looked at the stars with even more wonder and joy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to ride his scooter around the park. One day, his scooter broke and Tim was sad. He didn't know how to fix it. + +Then, a man came by and saw Tim's broken scooter. He had a mysterious look on his face. The man asked Tim if he wanted him to repair the scooter. Tim nodded his head and the man got to work. + +After a few minutes, the man fixed the scooter and Tim was very happy. He thanked the man and rode off into the park. From that day on, Tim knew that if anything ever broke, he could always ask someone to repair it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They had a picnic and played games. Lily saw a butterfly and wanted to touch it, but it flew away. + +After lunch, they went to the cinema to watch a film. The film was about a funny clown. Lily laughed a lot, but then she felt uncomfortable. She needed to go to the bathroom. + +When they left the cinema, they walked to the car. Suddenly, a big dog appeared and started barking. Lily was scared and tried to run away, but she tripped and fell. The dog touched her with his nose and she started crying. Her mommy and daddy took her to the hospital, but she had a big wound on her leg. They had to put a cast on it. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her friends for a while. She learned that it's important to be careful and not touch strange dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Mittens. Mittens was a rare kitten with soft white fur and big blue eyes. One day, Mittens met a little girl named Lily. + +"Can I pet your kitten?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can," Mittens' owner said. + +Lily petted Mittens and said, "Your kitten is so cute!" + +Mittens' owner smiled and said, "Thank you! Mittens is a rare kitten, and we love her very much." + +But one day, Mittens got sick and no one knew how to help her. Mittens' owner tried everything, but nothing worked. Mittens got worse and worse until she passed away. Mittens' owner was very sad and wished she had succeeded in saving her beloved kitten. +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 her friend's house to play. When she arrived, her friend was feeling gloomy. + +Lily asked, "What's wrong?" + +Her friend answered, "I lost my favorite toy." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, we can find it together." + +They looked all around the house and finally found the toy under the couch. Her friend was so happy that she gave Lily a glass of grape juice. + +Lily took a sip and said, "This tastes like wine!" + +Her friend laughed and said, "No, it's just grape juice." + +Lily smiled and answered, "Oh, okay. It's still yummy!" + +From that day on, Lily and her friend had even more fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play on the swings. Timmy was scared to go on the swings because they were too high. + +His mom encouraged him to try it out, saying "You can do it, Timmy! Just hold onto the chains and swing back and forth." Timmy listened to his mom and tried it out. He was so happy he did it! + +After playing on the swings, they went for a walk and saw a tree with lots of coconuts. Timmy's mom showed him how to use a palm to knock the coconuts down. Timmy thought it was so cool and useful. He asked his mom if they could take some coconuts home to eat. + +Timmy's mom said yes and they had a fun time cracking open the coconuts and eating the sweet fruit inside. Timmy was proud of himself for trying something new and using a palm to get the coconuts. +Once upon a time, there was a big, happy hippo named Harry. Harry loved to play in the river with his friends, the ducks and the fish. One day, Harry noticed that his tooth hurt. He went to the dentist and the dentist said, "Harry, we need to replace your tooth with a new one." Harry was scared, but the dentist said it would be painless. + +The next day, Harry woke up feeling much better. He went to the river to play with his friends. Suddenly, a mean crocodile appeared! The crocodile wanted to eat Harry, but Harry was too quick and ran away. The crocodile chased him, but Harry remembered what the dentist said and used his harmless new tooth to defend himself. The crocodile was surprised and ran away. + +Harry felt proud and happy that he had a new tooth to replace his old one. From then on, he knew he could protect himself from any harm that might come his way. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty blouse that she loved to wear. One day, she spilled juice on her blouse and it got all sticky. She didn't know what to do, so she asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, can you help me wash my blouse? It's all sticky," she said. + +"Of course, I can help you. Let's go wash it together," her mom replied. + +They went to the bathroom and washed the blouse with soap and water. After it was clean, Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for being so helpful. + +"Thank you, mommy. You're the best," Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her tightly. From that day on, Lily made sure to be more careful when drinking juice so she wouldn't spill it on her blouse again. +Once upon a time, there was a big storm called a hurricane. The wind was very strong and the rain was very heavy. The people were scared and stayed inside their houses. + +One day, a man saw a tree fall down near his house. He yelled for help because he couldn't move the tree by himself. His neighbor heard him and came to help. They worked together to move the tree out of the way. + +After the storm was over, the people were very busy cleaning up all the things that were blown around by the wind. They picked up branches and leaves and put them in bags. It was a lot of work, but they were happy to help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very poor and didn't have many toys to play with. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground and was very happy. She promised to take good care of it and keep it safe. + +Lily went to her friend Timmy's house to show him the penny. Timmy was jealous and wanted the penny for himself. He said, "Can I have your penny, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "No, I promised to keep it safe." + +Timmy didn't listen and tried to take the penny from Lily's hand. Lily rubbed the penny for good luck and said, "Please don't take my penny, Timmy. It's very special to me." + +Timmy realized he was being mean and apologized to Lily. From that day on, they both promised to share their toys and be good friends. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily was playing with her toys in her room. Suddenly, her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys. We need to separate the ones you want to keep from the ones you don't." + +Lily replied, "But I don't want to clean! I'm busy playing!" + +Her mom said, "I know you're busy, but we need to dust your room too. It's important to keep it clean." + +Lily didn't want to clean, but she knew she had to. As she picked up her toys, she found one that was broken. She said to her mom, "Mommy, my toy is broken. Can we fix it?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, we can fix it together. It's important to take care of our things and not let them get too dusty or broken." + +Lily felt happy that her mom was helping her and they worked together to fix the toy. In the end, Lily realized that cleaning wasn't so bad after all and it was nice to have a clean and organized room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her tricycle with her friends. One day, her friend Tommy came over with a new tricycle. It was very shiny and had a bell that made a loud sound. + +Lily said, "Wow, your tricycle is so expensive! I wish I had one like that." + +Tommy replied, "Yes, it is expensive. But it's also very fun to ride!" + +Lily felt sad because she didn't have an expensive tricycle like Tommy. She went to her room and lay down on her bed. She was so tired that she fell asleep. + +In her dream, Lily saw a beautiful butterfly flying around. The butterfly said, "Lily, you don't need an expensive tricycle to have fun. You can pedal your own tricycle and have just as much fun!" + +When Lily woke up, she realized that the butterfly was right. She didn't need an expensive tricycle to have fun. She went outside and rode her tricycle with her friends. They had so much fun together, and Lily was happy that she didn't need an expensive tricycle to have a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a big, cuddly panda named Pandy. Pandy was very special because he had a brilliant white and black coat. One day, Pandy felt very hungry and had an urge to eat some bamboo. + +Pandy searched and searched for some bamboo to eat but he couldn't find any. Suddenly, he saw a little boy walking by with a basket full of bamboo. Pandy felt an even stronger urge to eat the bamboo in the basket. + +But Pandy knew it was wrong to take things that didn't belong to him, so he just watched the boy walk away with his basket. Instead, Pandy decided to take a nap under a big tree and dreamt about eating all the bamboo he could ever want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Emma asked her if she wanted to play with her new ball. Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" + +They started to play, and Lily was having so much fun. But then, Emma accidentally threw the ball too hard, and it hit Lily's hand. Lily started to cry because it was hot and hurt a lot. Emma felt very naughty and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt you." + +But Lily forgave Emma and said, "It's okay. We can still play together." And they continued to play, having fun and gaining new memories together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a colorful brush that she loved to use to paint pictures. One day, she went to the park to play. While she was playing, a mean boy came and tried to pinch her brush. + +Lily didn't want to share her brush with the boy, so she held onto it tightly. The boy got angry and started to push her. Suddenly, Lily's brush fell to the ground and broke into many pieces. + +Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She wished she had shared her brush with the boy so that it wouldn't have broken. From that day on, Lily learned that it's always better to be kind and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy liked to explore and play in the fields. One day, he saw a big maze and decided to go inside. The maze was like a big puzzle and Timmy got lost. He was frustrated and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy tried to find his way out of the maze, but he couldn't. He was so scared and alone. He wished someone would call out to him and help him. But no one came. Timmy was stuck in the maze forever and ever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to go outside, but it was raining. So, she put on her raincoat and zipped it up. Then, she went outside to play in the rain. + +While playing, she saw a big, fancy car drive by. Her mom told her it was a luxury car. Lily thought it looked very nice, but she was happy with her own little red wagon. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother was crying because he couldn't find his toy. Lily was patient and helped him look for it. They finally found it under the couch. Her brother was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. They played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily had a box full of shiny gems. She loved her gems very much because they were important to her. One day, Lily wanted to show her gems to her friend, Timmy. She poured all the gems onto the floor and Timmy's eyes got big with wonder. + +Timmy picked up a red gem and said, "This is my favorite gem!" Lily smiled and said, "That's my favorite too!" They played with the gems for a while and then Lily poured them back into her box. She hugged her box and said, "My gems are safe with me. They are very important!" + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played with the gems every day. They knew that the gems were special and they always made sure to pour them back into the box before they went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night. One night, she saw a really bright star and she wanted to catch it. But her mom told her that the star was too far away to catch. + +Lily was stubborn and didn't want to listen to her mom. She thought she could find a way to catch the star. But her mom knew that it was impossible and wanted to prevent Lily from getting hurt. + +So, her mom distracted her by making her favorite cookies. Lily forgot about the star and enjoyed the cookies with her mom. They cuddled and talked about the stars until Lily fell asleep. From that night on, Lily knew that some things were just too far away to catch, and that her mom would always be there to prevent her from getting hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and go on trips with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the park. Lily was so excited to go down the slide and swing on the swings. + +But when they got to the park, Lily's mom realized she forgot the snacks. Lily was confused and sad because she was hungry. Her mom said, "I'm sorry Lily, we can't go back home now. We have to suffer through it and wait until we get home for snacks." + +Lily didn't understand why they couldn't just go back home, but she didn't want to ruin the trip for everyone else. So, she played on the playground and had fun anyway. When they finally got home, Lily's mom gave her a big snack and told her how proud she was of her for being so patient and understanding. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with puzzles. She had a brilliant mind and could solve even the toughest puzzles. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy also liked puzzles, but he wasn't as good as Lily. + +Lily showed Timmy her favorite puzzle and urged him to try it. Timmy tried, but he couldn't figure it out. He got frustrated and started to cry. Lily didn't know what to do, so she asked her mom for help. + +Lily's mom came over and saw that Timmy was struggling. She suggested they work on the puzzle together. Lily and Timmy worked together and finally solved the puzzle. Timmy was so happy and thanked Lily for her help. From that day on, Lily and Timmy played puzzles together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yellow ball. One day, she went outside to play with her ball. She kicked it so hard that it went over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. + +Lily went to ask the neighbor if she could get her ball back. The neighbor was an old man who didn't like children. He said, "No, you can't have your ball back. It's mine now." + +Lily was sad and went back home. Her mom made her some soft cookies to cheer her up. Lily took a bite and said, "These cookies taste so good." But she still missed her ball. + +The next day, Lily saw her ball in the neighbor's yard. She tried to sneak in and get it back, but the old man caught her. He was very angry and said mean things to her. Lily ran back home crying. + +She never saw her yellow ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she looked up at the sky and saw a big, fluffy cloud that looked like a unicorn. Lily pretended she was riding on the unicorn's back, soaring through the sky. + +Suddenly, her little brother came outside and wanted to play too. But he didn't want to pretend to ride a unicorn. He thought it was stupid. So, Lily suggested they play a different game. + +They decided to play tag, and Lily pretended to be a cheetah, running as fast as she could to catch her brother. They laughed and played until it was time to go inside for dinner. Lily felt happy that she could still have fun even if her brother didn't want to pretend with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind on her feathers. One day, she met a little girl named Lily. Lily asked, "Can you fly really high?" Tweetie replied, "Yes, I can soar up to the clouds!" + +Suddenly, the rain started to pour down. Tweetie and Lily ran under a tree to stay dry. "I don't like the rain," said Lily. "It makes me wet and cold." Tweetie said, "I like the rain because it makes everything green and fresh." + +After the rain stopped, Tweetie flew up into the sky again. She saw something very rare - a rainbow in the sky! She flew down to tell Lily, "Look, there's a rainbow! It's so rare to see one." Lily smiled and said, "Wow, that's so pretty!" From that day on, Tweetie and Lily were friends and they always looked for rainbows in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy noticed that her skin was very dry. Mommy said, "Lily, we need to put lotion on your skin so it won't be dry." Lily didn't like the lotion because it felt slimy, but mommy said it was good for her skin. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend Sarah and asked if she wanted to play with her. Sarah said, "I can't play with you right now. I have to put lotion on my skin because it's dry too." Lily remembered what her mommy said and told Sarah that lotion is good for her skin. Sarah listened and they both put lotion on their skin before playing. + +The moral of the story is that even though we might not like something, like lotion, it can be good for us. And sometimes, our friends might need help too, so it's important to share what we know. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when it rained. One day, Lily put on her favorite dress and went outside to jump in puddles. + +As she was jumping, Lily noticed a big puddle that was very clear. She could see her reflection in it! She was so excited and wanted to jump in it right away, but she saw that there was a big stick in the middle of the puddle. + +Lily didn't want to get her dress dirty, so she carefully moved the stick to the side. Then, she jumped into the puddle and splashed around. It was so much fun! + +Later that day, when Lily went back inside, her mom noticed that her dress was still clean. Lily told her about the clear puddle and how she moved the stick. Her mom was proud of her for being so careful and smart. From that day on, Lily always looked out for things that could make her dress dirty when she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She left her teddy bear on a bench and went to play. When she came back, her teddy bear was gone! + +Lily was very sad and started to cry. Her friend, Timmy, asked her what was wrong. Lily told him what happened. Timmy said, "Don't worry, we'll find your teddy bear. Let's look around the park and settle down when we find it." + +They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find the teddy bear. Just when they were about to give up, they saw a man walking away with a teddy bear that looked like Lily's. Timmy ran after him and caught him. The man said he found the teddy bear on the bench and thought it was lost, so he was going to lock it up at the lost and found. + +Lily was so happy to have her teddy bear back. She hugged it tightly and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You're a nice friend." Timmy smiled and said, "It's always nice to help a friend in need." The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy went to the park to play. + +While they were playing, Lily saw a big scale. She wanted to weigh Teddy on the scale. She put Teddy on the scale and saw that he weighed two pounds. + +Suddenly, Teddy's arm fell off! Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, a kind lady saw what happened and offered to help. She said, "Don't worry, I have a dependable glue. We can fix Teddy's arm." + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you! You're my hero!" They fixed Teddy's arm and he was as good as new. Lily and Teddy went home, with zero worries on their minds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her scooter around the park. One day, while she was riding her scooter, she saw a big box. She wondered what was inside the box. + +Lily went closer to the box and saw a note on it. The note said, "Please deliver to the park." Lily did not know what "deliver" meant, so she asked her mommy. Her mommy told her that it meant to bring the box to the park. + +Excitedly, Lily opened the box and found a new scooter inside! She was so happy and rode her new scooter around the park. A little boy saw her and said, "Wow, your scooter is so cool! Where did you get it?" Lily replied, "I got it from that big box over there." The little boy smiled and said, "I wish I could get a new scooter too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play soccer with her friends. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new soccer ball. + +Lily was so happy and excited to try it out. She ran to her friends and showed them her new ball. "Let's play soccer!" she said. + +But her friends said, "Wait, we have to unpack the snacks first." They had brought some yummy treats to eat during their break. + +Lily was clever and had an idea. "Let's make a goal with our backpacks!" she said. They all agreed and started to set up the goal. + +Soon, they were playing soccer and having fun. Lily kicked the ball and scored a goal! "Yay, I did it!" she shouted. Her friends cheered and they all enjoyed their snacks together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved pizza very much. He would eat it every day if he could. One day, Timmy saw a pizza delivery man walking down the street. Timmy decided to follow him to see where he was going. + +Timmy followed the pizza man all the way to a big house. The pizza man went inside and Timmy waited outside. After a while, the pizza man came out looking troubled. Timmy asked him what was wrong, but the pizza man didn't answer. + +Timmy decided to go inside the house to see what was wrong. He found the pizza man crying because he had lost his job. Timmy felt bad for the pizza man and decided to give him some money to help him out. But when Timmy got home, he realized he had lost his own money on the way. + +Timmy felt sad and troubled. He couldn't help the pizza man and he had lost his own money. Timmy learned that sometimes following someone isn't always a good idea and that sometimes things don't go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a big fish called tuna in the pond. Lily was amazed by its size and color. + +The next day, Lily's mommy made tuna sandwiches for lunch. Lily didn't like them because she thought they smelled funny. But her daddy said she was ignorant because she had never tried tuna before. So, Lily decided to take a small bite and she loved it! From that day on, she always asked for tuna sandwiches. + +Now, every time they went for a walk in the park, Lily always looked for the tuna in the pond. She was no longer ignorant about how delicious it could be. +Once upon a time, there was a clown named Bobo. Bobo loved to make people laugh and smile. He was very patient and waited for his turn to perform at the circus. + +One day, the circus manager told Bobo that they needed to increase the number of people who came to see the circus. Bobo thought about how he could help. He decided to practice his juggling and balloon animal-making skills to make his act even better. + +The day of the circus came and Bobo performed his act with all his heart. The audience loved it and they clapped and cheered. Bobo was happy because he knew he had helped increase the number of people who came to see the circus. From that day on, Bobo continued to practice and improve his act, making sure to always be patient and wait for his turn to shine. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to explore in the forest. One day, Timmy went on a walk and found a snake! The snake was green and slithered on the ground. Timmy was scared at first, but then he became enthusiastic about the snake. He wanted to learn more about it. + +Timmy asked his mom if he could keep the snake as a pet, but his mom said no. She told him that snakes are dangerous and belong in the wild. Timmy understood and let the snake go back into the forest. From then on, Timmy was always on the lookout for new things to find and explore in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she met an angel in the park. The angel had big, open wings and a shiny halo on her head. + +Lily asked the angel, "Can you fly me to the moon?" + +The angel smiled and said, "I can't fly you to the moon, but I can make you shrink so you can fit in my pocket." + +Lily was excited and said, "Okay, let's do it!" + +The angel waved her wand and Lily started to shrink. She became as small as a little toy. The angel picked her up and put her in her pocket. Lily was so happy to be so close to the angel's heart. She fell asleep in the angel's pocket, dreaming of flying to the moon. +Once upon a time, there was a pink cabin in the woods. It was very pretty and had a big garden. A family of rabbits lived in the garden and they loved to play and eat carrots. + +One day, a big bad wolf came to the pink cabin. He wanted to eat the rabbits for his lunch. The rabbits were very scared and they didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the mother rabbit had an idea. She told the baby rabbits to hide under the bed and she went to the door. When the wolf knocked on the door, she yelled, "Who is it?" The wolf said, "It's me, the big bad wolf." But the mother rabbit didn't open the door. Instead, she yelled, "Go away, big bad wolf!" The wolf was so scared, he ran away and never came back. The rabbits were safe and happy in their pink cabin. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray bird named Tim. Tim loved to build things. One day, Tim had an idea to build a big nest. + +Tim went to his friend, a big dog named Max. "Max, will you help me build my nest?" Tim asked. Max said, "Yes! I will help you, Tim." + +Together, they found sticks and leaves. They worked hard to build the nest. When it was done, they were very happy. Tim said, "Thank you, Max!" And they played together all day. +One day, a big lion went for a walk. He saw a little bird in a tree. The bird was sad. The lion asked, "Why are you sad, little bird?" + +The bird said, "I lost my friend. Can you please help me find her?" The lion agreed to help the bird. They walked and looked for the bird's friend. + +The big lion and the little bird looked high and low. They found the bird's friend near a pond. The little bird was so happy. The two birds thanked the big lion. + +"Thank you, big lion, for helping us," they said. The lion was happy to help his new friends. From that day on, the big lion, the little bird, and her friend played together every day. +One day, a boy named Tim found a filthy firework in his yard. It was dirty and old, but Tim was so excited to play with it. He ran to his mom and asked, "Can I play with this firework, please?" + +His mom looked at the firework and said, "No, Tim. It is too filthy and not safe to play with. Let's throw it away and find something else to play with." + +But Tim did not listen to his mom. When she was not looking, he went to his room and tried to tie the firework to a string. He wanted to make it fly like a kite. He thought it would be fun to watch the firework in the sky. + +Tim went outside and started to run with the firework tied to the string. The firework caught a spark and started to burn. Tim was scared and let go of the string. The firework flew up into the sky and exploded with a loud bang. + +The loud noise scared Tim and he started to cry. His mom came outside and saw what had happened. She was upset that Tim did not listen to her. Tim was sad that he did not listen to his mom and now he had no more firework to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a big, high tree. In the tree, there was a small bird. The bird had a long neck. The bird liked to number the leaves on the tree. + +One day, the bird saw a small cat. The cat was under the tree. The bird said, "Hi, cat! I am a bird with a long neck. I like to number the leaves on my tree. Do you want to help me?" + +The cat said, "Yes, I want to help you number the leaves. But, I cannot go high like you." So, the bird flew down and sat on the cat's back. Together, they looked at the leaves and started to number them. + +The bird and the cat became good friends. They played and numbered the leaves every day. They were happy in their high tree. And the bird with the long neck always helped the cat go high to see the leaves. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a funny ghost. He was white and liked to laugh. He lived with a boy named Tim. Tim was a happy boy who liked to play with the ghost. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to deliver a letter to his friend, Sally. Tim said, "Okay, Mom!" The ghost wanted to go too. So, Tim and the ghost went to Sally's house together. They walked and laughed on the way. + +When they got to Sally's house, Tim gave her the letter. Sally saw the ghost and said, "Hi, funny ghost!" The ghost laughed and said, "Hi, Sally!" Tim, Sally, and the ghost played all day. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, Tim and the ghost went back home. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate girl named Lily. She loved to help others and make them happy. One day, Lily saw her friend, Tim, looking sad. She asked him, "Why are you sad, Tim?" + +Tim said, "I lost my fork. It was my favorite one, and now I cannot eat my lunch." Lily wanted to help her friend, so she had an idea. She decided to design a new fork for Tim. She used some sticks and tied them together with a string. It was a simple fork, but it worked. + +Lily gave the fork to Tim and said, "Here is a new fork for you. I hope you like it." Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are a very good friend." They both sat down to eat their lunch, happy to be together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to climb trees and dance in the grass. One sunny day, Lucy went to the park to play. + +Lucy saw a big tree and decided to climb it. She went up and up, and when she got to the top, she saw a little squirrel. The squirrel was doing a funny dance on a branch. Lucy laughed and decided to dance with the squirrel. + +As they danced, Lucy saw something on the ground. It was a big, disgusting bug. She did not like the bug, but the squirrel did not care. They kept dancing and laughing. After a while, Lucy climbed down the tree and went home. She had a fun day at the park with her new squirrel friend. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom had a big key. He liked to hold the key all the time. The key was very special to him. + +One day, Tom went to the park. He played with his key. A big dog saw the key. The dog wanted the key too. The dog ran to Tom and tried to take the key away. Tom was sad and scared. + +Tom held the key very tight. He did not want to lose it. The dog tried harder to get the key. Then, a nice lady came. She took the dog away. Tom was happy again. He still had his special key. +Once upon a time, there was a little jeep. This jeep was red and loved to go fast. One day, the jeep wanted to complete a big race. + +The race was long and hard. The jeep went up hills and down hills. The jeep went through mud and water. The jeep went fast and slow. The jeep was very brave. + +At the end of the race, the jeep was tired and dirty. The jeep was also a little bitter because it did not win. But the jeep was happy that it had completed the race. The jeep went home and got cleaned up. The jeep was ready for the next race. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run wild and play outside with his friends. They would play catch, hide and seek, and tag all day long. + +One day, Tim won a big trophy at school. He was so proud of it. He showed it to all his friends and family. He put the trophy on a shelf in his room. It was shiny and pretty, and he loved to look at it every day. + +One day, while Tim was playing catch in his room, the ball hit the trophy. The trophy fell off the shelf and broke into pieces. Tim was very sad. His mom came in and saw the broken trophy. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." They glued the trophy back together, and it looked just like new. Tim learned to be more careful and not play catch in his room anymore. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a red basket. He was very happy. He wanted to fill the basket with fun things. Tim went outside to play with his basket. + +Tim saw a big tree. He picked up some pretty leaves and put them in the red basket. Then, he found some rocks and put them in the basket too. Tim's basket was getting full. + +Tim saw a hose. He had a fun idea. He turned on the water and started to spray. He sprayed the water on the tree, the rocks, and the leaves in the red basket. The water made everything shiny and clean. Tim laughed and played with the water and his red basket all day. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who lived in a big forest. The bear was very fearful. He was scared of loud noises, big animals, and even the dark. One day, the bear found a small cave to live in. He thought that if he could make the cave pretty, he would not be so scared. + +The bear decided to decorate his new home. He found some leaves, flowers, and sticks to make it look nice. He put the leaves on the floor, the flowers on the walls, and the sticks in a pile. The bear was very happy with his work. + +As the days went by, the bear started to feel less fearful. He liked his decorated cave and felt safe inside it. He even made friends with other animals in the forest. The bear learned that when you make your home a happy place, you can be brave and not scared. +Once upon a time, there was a king. The king had a heavy crown. One day, he set his crown on a table. A little bird flew in and saw the crown. The bird wanted to play with it, but it was too heavy. + +The bird said to the king, "Can you help me lift the heavy crown?" The king said, "No, it is too heavy for you. You might get hurt." The bird was sad and flew away. + +The next day, the bird came back with a friend. Together, they lifted the heavy crown and played with it. The king saw them and smiled. He learned that when friends help each other, they can do big things. And everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with her friend, a small bird named Chirpy. They played in the sun all day and had lots of fun. + +One day, Fluffy and Chirpy found a big red ball. They wanted to send the ball up in the sky to see how high it could go. Fluffy used her paw and Chirpy used her beak to push the ball. They pushed and pushed, but the ball did not go up. + +Then, Fluffy had an idea. She used her lip to blow air on the ball. Chirpy did the same. They blew and blew, and the ball started to go up. It went higher and higher until it touched the sky. Fluffy and Chirpy were so happy. They played with the ball all day and laughed together. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She had a violin. Lucy loved to play the violin for her friends. She hoped to play at the fair one day. She practiced every day to get better. + +One day, Lucy saw a sign for the fair. The fair was coming to town! Lucy was excited. She hoped to play her violin there. She told her mom and dad about the fair. They said she could try to play there. + +At the fair, Lucy saw a big stage. She asked if she could play her violin. They said yes! Lucy played her violin for everyone. They all liked her music. Lucy was happy that her hope came true. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a lemon stand. He wanted to sell lemons to people. Tom was slow at making lemon juice. + +One day, a big, mean kid came to Tom's stand. The kid wanted lemon juice fast. But Tom was slow. The kid got mad. He yelled at Tom. Tom was sad and scared. + +The mean kid knocked down Tom's lemon stand. All the lemons fell on the ground. Tom cried. He could not sell lemons anymore. The mean kid laughed and walked away. Tom's day was bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved to run and play with her friends. One day, her teacher told the class about a race. The winner would get a shiny trophy. + +Sally wanted to win the trophy so much. But her friend, Tim, was very fast too. Sally was jealous of Tim's speed. She did not know what to do. Then, her big sister suggested that she practice every day to become faster. + +Sally practiced and practiced. On the day of the race, Sally and Tim ran as fast as they could. It was a close race, but Sally won! She got the shiny trophy and was so happy. Now, Sally and Tim were not jealous of each other anymore. They both knew that practice made them better. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat oranges. One day, he saw a big orange tree in the park. The tree had many big, juicy oranges on it. Tim wanted to pick the oranges, but he felt uncomfortable climbing the tree. + +Tim saw his friend, Max, walking by. Max was very good at climbing trees. Tim asked Max to help him pick the oranges. Max said, "I will help you, but we must hurry before it gets dark." + +Tim and Max hurried to the tree and Max climbed up. He picked the oranges and gave them to Tim. They were happy to share the oranges with each other. + +When they got home, Tim's mom asked where they got the oranges. Tim told her the truth about the tree in the park. His mom was proud of him for being honest and sharing with his friend. + +The moral of the story is that it is good to ask for help when you need it, and it is important to share and be honest with others. +One day, a big gray whale wanted to go play with his friends. He swam fast in the deep blue sea. The gray whale was happy and excited to see his friends. + +But, when the gray whale got to his friends, they were all sad. They told the gray whale that they could not go far away. A big net was in their way. The gray whale wanted to help his friends. + +The gray whale swam fast and pushed the big net. It was hard work, but the gray whale did not give up. At last, the big net moved away. The gray whale and his friends were happy. They could go play together again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big festival. Everyone was happy and excited. They played games, ate yummy food, and danced to fun music. + +One day, a kind and compassionate girl named Lily wanted to join the festival. She put on her shoes and went for a jog to the festival. Lily jogged fast, and her legs moved like a bunny. + +When Lily got to the festival, she saw her friends. They all played games, ate yummy food, and danced to fun music together. Lily's friends were happy that she came. They all had a great time at the festival, and it was a day they would never forget. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a hidden rule. This rule was very special. It was about cars. The rule said all cars must go in reverse. No one knew about this rule, so they did not follow it. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy found the hidden rule. She told her mom and dad about it. They were very surprised. They told Lucy that they would follow the rule from now on. + +All the people in the town started to follow the rule. They drove their cars in reverse. It was very funny to see. The town was happier because everyone was laughing. The hidden rule made the town a fun place to live. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim felt very miserable. He was sad because his toy car was broken. He wanted to play with it, but he didn't know how to fix it. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, let's restore your toy car." She took him to a big cabinet in the living room. The cabinet had many tools inside. Tim's mom took out a small tool and fixed the toy car. Tim was very happy. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Tim said. They played with the toy car together. Tim was not miserable anymore. He smiled and laughed as the toy car went zooming around the room. The big cabinet had helped Tim and his mom restore the toy car, and now they could play and have fun. +One day, a large cat named Tom went for a walk. He was very hungry. He saw a small store that had his favorite food, jelly. Tom was very happy and went inside the store. + +Inside, Tom met a girl named Sue. Sue said, "Hi, Tom! Do you want some jelly?" Tom said, "Yes, please!" Sue gave Tom a big jar of jelly. Tom was very excited to eat it. + +Tom took the jelly home. On the way, he met his friend, a dog named Max. Max said, "Tom, you almost miss your jelly!" Tom looked down and saw that the jar was about to fall. He quickly held it tight. Tom thanked Max and they both went home to enjoy the jelly together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he saw a big puddle. He wanted to jump in it, but he knew it would make him dirty. Spot was a good dog and did not want to be naughty. + +Spot had a friend named Max. Max was a naughty dog who loved to jump in puddles. He saw Spot looking at the puddle and said, "Come on, Spot! Let's jump in and have fun!" Spot thought about it, but he knew it was not right. He told Max, "No, thank you. I don't want to be naughty." + +Max jumped in the puddle all by himself and got very dirty. Then, he went to Spot's house to borrow a towel to clean up. Spot's mom saw how dirty Max was and said, "Max, you are a naughty dog. You cannot borrow a towel. You must go home and get clean." Max felt sad and went home. + +Spot was glad he did not jump in the puddle. He stayed clean and his mom was proud of him. Spot learned that being good is better than being naughty. And Max learned that it is important to listen to your friends when they make good choices. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a cricket jumping in the grass. Tim wanted to catch the cricket, but it was too fast for him. His mom said, "You can improve if you keep trying!" + +Tim saw a big, expensive toy car in the park. He asked his mom, "Can I play with the car?" His mom said, "No, it's not ours. Let's find something else to play with." + +Tim went back to the cricket and tried to catch it again. This time, he was able to catch the cricket in his hands. His mom smiled and said, "See, you improved!" Tim was very happy and let the cricket go. They went home and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small house, a boy named Tim had an unusual toy. The toy was a magic screen. Tim loved to play with his magic screen every day. + +One day, Tim could not find his magic screen. He began to search for it. He looked under his bed, behind the sofa, and even in the kitchen. But he could not find his magic screen anywhere. + +Finally, Tim found his magic screen in the garden. It was hiding behind a big tree. Tim was so happy to find his magic screen. He played with it all day and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim always remembered to put his magic screen in a safe place when he was done playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin was a very anxious fish. He was always scared to play with his friends in the big water. + +One day, his friend, a wise old turtle named Mr. Shell, saw that Fin was sad. Mr. Shell wanted to help Fin not be scared. So, he had an idea. Mr. Shell said, "Fin, why don't we play a game? I will suggest a game that will help you not be scared of the big water." + +Fin liked the idea. They played many games together. They played hide and seek in the water. They played tag with the other fish. They even had a race to see who could swim the fastest. + +As they played, Fin started to feel less scared. He was having so much fun with his friends. He was not so anxious anymore. Now, Fin loves to play in the big water with all his friends. Thanks to Mr. Shell's help, Fin was not scared anymore. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Tim. Tim had a red glove that he loved to wear. One day, he went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tim saw a little bird stuck in a tree. The bird was scared and needed help. Tim wanted to save the bird, so he put on his red glove. + +Tim said to his mom, "I want to save the bird with my glove." His mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Tim." So, Tim climbed the tree and saved the bird with his red glove. + +The bird was happy and thanked Tim. Tim felt proud and said, "You're welcome, bird." Tim and his mom went home, and Tim knew that his red glove was very special. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a boy named Tom. Tom had a ball that he loved to play with. One day, Tom was sad because it was night and he could not play outside. He wanted to throw his ball, but it was too dark. + +Tom's mom saw that he was sad and had an idea. She told Tom to play inside the house. Tom was happy and started to throw the ball inside. But, he threw the ball too hard and broke a vase. Tom was sad again because he knew it was not right to break things. + +Tom's mom was not angry. She hugged Tom and told him that it is okay to make mistakes. The moral of the story is that we all make mistakes, but it is important to learn from them and be careful next time. Tom learned to play gently inside the house and to wait for the day to play outside. +Once upon a time, there was a famous dog named Lou. Lou had a big job to do. He had to load a truck with toys. He knew that all the kids were waiting for the toys. + +Lou was loading the truck when he met a little bird. The bird was sad. "I can't fly," said the bird. "My lung is not strong." Lou wanted to help the bird. He had an idea. "I will load you on the truck with the toys. We will go together." + +Lou and the bird went on the truck. They saw many fun things on their trip. At the end of the trip, the bird felt better. His lung was strong now. He could fly again. The bird said, "Thank you, Lou!" And they played together with the toys, happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a creative girl named Lily. She loved to draw and make things with her hands. One day, Lily found a big, soft towel in her room. She had an idea to make something fun with the towel. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I use this towel to make a cape?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can. Be creative and have fun!" Lily was so happy. She tied the towel around her neck and became a superhero. She could touch the sky and fly around her room. + +Lily spent the whole day playing with her new cape. She saved her toys from danger and had so much fun. When it was time for bed, Lily took off her cape and put it away. She knew she could be creative and make more fun things with the towel another day. +One day, a bright sun was in the sky. It was very warm and nice. A little girl named Lily went to the park to play. She saw a big tree with many leaves. Lily loved to climb trees, so she went to the tree and started to climb. + +As she climbed higher, she saw something in the tree. It was a surprise! Lily found a small bag. Inside the bag, there were many prunes. Lily liked prunes, so she was very happy. She took the bag down from the tree and sat under it. + +Lily shared the prunes with her friends at the park. They all laughed and ate the prunes together. The bright sun shined on them, and they had a great day. The surprise in the tree made Lily and her friends very happy. +One day, a frog named Will went for a walk. He saw a big hill. Will wanted to spring high up the hill. He took a deep breath and jumped with all his might. + +As he jumped, he met a bird. The bird said, "Hi, I'm Blue. You spring very high, Will." Will smiled and said, "Thank you, Blue. I like to jump high." + +Together, Will and Blue went up the hill. They played and jumped all day. They became best friends and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small, quiet town, there lived a sleepy little boy named Tim. One day, Tim found a big, round lollipop under his bed. He was very happy and excited. He wanted to show the lollipop to his best friend, Lily. + +Tim walked to Lily's house with the lollipop in his hand. When he got there, Lily was sitting on a seat in her garden. Tim said, "Look, Lily! I found a big lollipop!" Lily's eyes grew wide, and she smiled. "Wow, Tim! That's a very big lollipop!" she said. + +Tim and Lily sat on the seat together and shared the lollipop. They laughed and talked as they enjoyed the sweet treat. After they finished the lollipop, they felt very sleepy. So, they lay down on the soft grass, closed their eyes, and took a nice, long nap. +Once upon a time, there was a smart toy car. The car had a battery inside. The battery made the car go fast. The car loved to roll down the hill in the park. + +One day, the car met a little boy. The little boy said, "Hi car, can you roll with me?" The car was happy to roll with the boy. They played together all day long. + +But then, the car's battery started to feel tired. The car tried to roll but it could not go fast anymore. The boy got sad and left the car alone in the park. The car's battery was too tired to roll back home. The car stayed in the park and felt very sad. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little wolf. The little wolf was scared of the dark. Every night, when the sun went down, he would run to his mom and dad. They would tell him a story to make him feel better. The little wolf liked to hear the same story again and again. He would ask his mom and dad to repeat the story. + +One day, the little wolf heard his mom and dad talking about a big light in the forest. The big light would make the dark go away. The little wolf wanted to find the big light, so he would not be scared anymore. He thought about the big light all day and all night. + +The next day, the little wolf went to look for the big light. He walked and walked until he found it. The big light was a big, bright star. The little wolf was so happy. He was not scared of the dark anymore. He ran home to his mom and dad to tell them about the big light. Now, every night, the little wolf would look at the big light and remember his brave adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play with his favorite toy, a colorful cube. He would roll it, toss it, and carry it around with him everywhere he went. + +One day, Fluffy went to the park to perform a trick. He wanted to show all his friends how high he could jump and catch the cube in the air. Fluffy's friends, a cat, a bird, and a rabbit, all came to watch him. + +Fluffy took a big run, jumped very high, and caught the cube in his mouth. All his friends clapped and cheered for him. Fluffy was so happy he could perform his trick for his friends. They all played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful little bunny. The bunny loved to twist and hop in the grass. One day, he saw a big hole in the ground. The hole went deep underground. + +The bunny was curious about the hole. He thought it would be fun to twist and hop underground. So, he hopped into the hole and went down, down, down. + +As the bunny twisted and hopped in the dark underground, he got lost. He could not find his way back up. The little bunny was sad and missed the sunshine. But he could not get out of the underground, and that was the end of the thoughtful little bunny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white boot that she loved very much. She wore her boot everywhere she went. One day, Lily's mom said, "Be careful with your boot, Lily. It may get lost if you don't watch it." + +One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her friend, Tom. They played on the swings, the slide, and in the sandbox. Lily was having so much fun that she forgot about her white boot. When it was time to go home, she looked down and saw that one of her boots was gone. + +Lily and Tom searched the park, but they could not find the white boot. Lily was very sad. Tom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you find your boot." They looked and looked, and finally, they found the white boot near the slide where they had played before. Lily was so happy to have her boot back. She thanked Tom and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Lily always remembered to keep an eye on her special white boot. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a tall tree. The tree had many tasty fruits. One day, a rabbit came to the tree. The rabbit was very hungry. He looked up and saw the tasty fruits. + +The rabbit said, "Oh, I want to eat those tasty fruits!" But the rabbit was too small to reach the fruits. He trembled as he tried to jump high. The rabbit felt sad. + +Just then, a kind bird saw the rabbit. The bird asked, "Why are you sad?" The rabbit said, "I want to eat the tasty fruits, but I am too small." The kind bird wanted to help. The bird flew up and picked a tasty fruit for the rabbit. + +The rabbit was very happy. He said, "Thank you, kind bird!" The rabbit and the bird became good friends. They shared the tasty fruits and played together under the tall tree. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with clay. One day, he found a big hole in his backyard. He had an idea to fill the hole with clay. + +Tim ran to his mom and said, "Mom, can I fill the hole with clay?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. But be careful not to make a mess." + +Tim took his clay and started to fill the hole. He worked hard and filled it up. But, oh no! Tim's hands were covered in disgusting, sticky clay. He didn't like the feeling. + +He ran to his mom and showed her his hands. "Mom, the clay is disgusting!" Tim said. His mom laughed and helped him wash his hands. "Next time, wear gloves when you play with clay," she said. Tim learned his lesson and always wore gloves when playing with clay after that. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big cat. The cat had a funny wink. Tim wanted to play with the cat. He started to run after it. + +"Wait, cat! Let's play!" Tim said. The cat did not stop. It ran away. Tim felt frustrated. He wanted to catch the cat. + +Tim saw a girl named Sue. Sue was sad too. "I want to play with the cat," Sue said. Tim and Sue tried to find the cat together. + +They found the cat under a tree. But the cat did not want to play. It hissed and ran away again. Tim and Sue felt more frustrated. They did not get to play with the cat. They went home sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to help his dad in the garden. One day, Tim and his dad were getting ready to plant some flowers. They had all their tools like a shovel, a rake, and a watering can. + +Tim's dad said, "Tim, we need to hurry and plant these flowers before it gets dark." Tim was very excited and felt ready to help. He picked up his little shovel and started to dig holes in the ground for the flowers. + +As they worked together, Tim and his dad talked and laughed. They used their tools to plant the flowers and water them. When they were done, they looked at their beautiful garden, proud of their hard work. And they hurried inside to eat dinner together, knowing that they had made their garden look pretty. +One day, a big dog named Max saw a wide gate. The gate was in front of his house. Max wanted to go out and play with his friends. But the gate was closed. Max was sad because he could not go out. + +Max thought of a plan. He would remove the gate. He pushed and pushed with all his strength. The gate did not move. Max was upset. He needed help to remove the gate. + +Max's friend, a small cat named Lily, came to help. Together, they pushed the gate. With a loud noise, the gate opened. Max and Lily were happy. They went out to play and had lots of fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a lemon tree. The tree had many big, yellow lemons. Tim loved lemons, so he picked one. But the lemon was very sour. Tim's face was funny, and he felt miserable. He did not want to eat the lemon anymore. + +Tim's mom saw him suffer. She said, "Tim, don't be sad. I can help you." She took the lemon and made lemonade. She added water and sugar to make it sweet. Tim tasted the lemonade and smiled. It was not sour anymore. It was the best drink he ever had. + +The moral of the story is that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Sometimes, things may seem bad at first, but with a little help and a positive attitude, they can turn into something good. And remember, it's always better to share your lemons and lemonade with others. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly girl named Lily. She liked to play with her friends Tom and Sue. They loved to pretend and have fun together. + +One day, they made a club. The club was for kids who liked to pretend. They made a sign that said "Pretend Club" and put it on their tree house. They were very happy. + +In the club, they pretended to be animals, like cats and dogs. They also pretended to be superheroes who saved the day. They had lots of fun in their friendly Pretend Club, and they played there every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little ball. The ball loved to roll all day long. One day, it met a lock. The lock was big and strong. The ball was anxious to talk to the lock. + +"Hi, lock! Do you want to play with me?" the ball asked. The lock looked at the ball and said, "I can't roll like you, but we can still be friends." + +The ball and the lock became good friends. They played together every day. The ball would roll around the lock, and the lock would watch and smile. They were very happy. + +One day, the ball and the lock found a big hill. The ball was excited to roll down the hill. It asked the lock, "Do you want to try rolling down the hill with me?" The lock was anxious but said, "I will try." + +The ball and the lock rolled down the hill together. The lock had so much fun, even though it couldn't roll as fast as the ball. They laughed and played all day long. And from that day on, the ball and the lock were the best of friends. +One day, a boy and his dog went on a picnic. They put food in a big bag. The boy was happy. The dog was happy too. + +At the picnic, the boy gave the dog some food. The dog wanted more food. The dog said, "More food, please." The boy said, "No, this is my food." But the dog insisted. The boy felt sorry for the dog. So, the boy gave the dog more food. + +After the picnic, the boy and the dog went home. They were both full and tired. The boy hugged the dog and said, "I love you." The dog wagged its tail. They were both very happy. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to play outside. She saw a beautiful pattern on the ground. It was made of clean, colorful stones. Lucy liked the pattern very much. + +Lucy's friend, Tim, came to play too. Tim looked at the pattern and said, "I don't like this pattern. It is not fun." Tim started to complain. "Let's play with toys instead." + +Lucy said, "No, Tim. I like the pattern. It is pretty and clean. Let's make our own pattern with stones." Tim thought about it and agreed. They both found more clean stones and made a big, beautiful pattern together. They had a lot of fun and did not complain anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bird. The bird loved to eat oats. Every day, the bird would fly to the farm to find some oats to eat. The farmer was very nice and always gave the bird some oats. + +One day, the bird saw a big mud puddle. The bird thought it would be fun to jump in it. So, the bird jumped in the mud puddle and got very dirty. The bird's colorful feathers were now all brown and messy. + +The bird knew it needed to get clean. It flew to the river to wash its feathers. The bird splashed in the water and washed all the mud off. Now, the bird was colorful and clean again. It flew back to the farm, and the farmer gave the bird some more oats to eat. The bird was very happy. +Lily was a tall girl who liked to look at small things with her microscope. She had many slides with different things on them, like a hair, a leaf, a bug, and a drop of water. She liked to see how they looked different when they were big. + +One day, she brought her microscope to school to show her friends. She set it up on a table and invited them to look through it. Some of her friends were amazed and curious, but some of them were mean and laughed at her. + +"Who cares about these boring things?" said Ben, a boy who liked to play with cars and balls. "They are too small to matter. You should play with real toys, not this silly microscope." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to say something back, but she didn't know what. She wished Ben would be nicer and try to understand her hobby. + +Then, Miss Lee, their teacher, came over and saw the microscope. She smiled and said, "Wow, Lily, this is a wonderful microscope. How did you get it?" + +Lily brightened up and said, "My grandma gave it to me for my birthday. She said it was her old microscope when she was a scientist. She said I could use it to learn about the world and have fun." + +Miss Lee nodded and said, "That's very special, Lily. Your grandma must be very proud of you. You know, I used to love looking at things with a microscope too, when I was your age. Can I see some of your slides?" + +Lily nodded and handed her a slide with a drop of water. Miss Lee looked through the microscope and said, "Wow, look at all the tiny creatures in the water. They are called microorganisms. They are very important for life on Earth. Do you want to know more about them?" + +Lily nodded eagerly and said, "Yes, please." + +Miss Lee smiled and said, "Well, then, why don't you come with me to the library? I have some books that you might like. They have pictures and stories about microorganisms and other things you can see with a microscope. Maybe you can even mention them to your friends and teach them something new." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Miss Lee. That sounds great." + +She packed up her microscope and followed Miss Lee to the library. She left Ben and his friends behind, who looked confused and bored. She didn't care what they thought anymore. She had found a new friend and a new way to learn. + +The moral of the story is: Don't let others make fun of your interests or hobbies. Be proud of what you like and what you can do. You might find someone who shares your passion and helps you grow. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lily gets a new toy. It is a kangaroo that can ring. When you press its nose, it makes a loud ring sound. Lily thinks it is fun and cute. + +Ben sees Lily's kangaroo. He wants to play with it too. He asks Lily, "Can I have a turn?" Lily says, "No, it is mine. You have your own toys." Ben feels sad and jealous. He thinks Lily is not nice. + +Ben waits for Lily to go to the bathroom. He sneaks to her room and takes her kangaroo. He runs to his room and closes the door. He presses the kangaroo's nose and hears the ring sound. He smiles and says, "Now it is mine." + +But Lily hears the ring sound too. She knows it is her kangaroo. She runs to Ben's room and knocks on the door. She says, "Ben, give me back my kangaroo. That is not fair." Ben says, "No, I like it. It is mine now." + +Lily and Ben start to fight. They pull and tug on the kangaroo. They yell and cry. The kangaroo rings louder and louder. Their mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the kangaroo. She says, "Stop it, both of you. That is not how you share. You have to take turns and be kind. Lily, you can play with your kangaroo for ten minutes, then you have to give it to Ben. Ben, you can play with it for ten minutes, then you have to give it back to Lily. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." They hug and make up. They take turns and play with the kangaroo. They hear the ring sound and laugh. They are friends again. +One day, a mouse was looking for food in a big house. He saw a big cake on a table. He wanted to eat some cake, but the cake was too heavy for him. He tried to push the cake, but he could not move it. + +He saw a cat sleeping on a chair. He was afraid of the cat, but he had an idea. He went to the cat and whispered in his ear. He said, "Please help me. I want to eat some cake, but it is too heavy for me. If you help me, I will share the cake with you." + +The cat opened his eyes and looked at the mouse. He was hungry, too. He said, "Okay, I will help you. But you have to be quick, before the people come back." He got up and followed the mouse to the table. + +The cat jumped on the table and used his claws to cut a piece of cake. He gave the piece to the mouse. The mouse was happy and thanked the cat. He took the piece and ran to his hole. The cat ate the rest of the cake and licked his paws. He was full and happy, too. + +They both learned that sometimes it is good to help each other, even if they are different. They became friends and shared more food later. The end. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing outside with their ball. They saw some big, dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise like a big drum. + +"Look, a storm is coming!" Lily said. "We should go home." + +But Ben wanted to keep playing. He liked the noise and the wind. He said, "No, I want to stay. It is fun. You are scared." + +Lily was not scared, but she knew it was not safe. She said, "No, I am not scared. But Mom and Dad told us to go home when there is a storm. They said storms can be dangerous. They can make rain, and lightning, and thunder. Come on, Ben, follow me." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "You go home. I will stay. I am brave. You are silly." + +Lily was sad. She did not want to leave Ben alone. But she knew she had to follow Mom and Dad's rules. She said, "Okay, Ben. But be careful. I hope you will be okay." She took her ball and ran home. + +Ben stayed outside. He kicked his ball and laughed. He did not care about the storm. He thought he was having fun. But soon, the storm got worse. The wind blew harder. The rain fell faster. The lightning flashed brighter. The thunder roared louder. Ben got wet, and cold, and scared. He wished he had followed Lily. He wished he was home. + +He tried to find his ball, but he could not see it. It was too dark. He tried to find his way home, but he could not. He was lost. He cried for help, but no one heard him. He was alone. + +Then, he saw a light. It was Mom and Dad. They had come to look for him. They had heard the storm and worried about him. They had a flashlight and an umbrella. They saw Ben and ran to him. They hugged him and said, "Ben, we are so glad we found you. Are you okay? Why did you stay outside? Why did you not follow Lily?" + +Ben was sorry. He said, "I am sorry, Mom and Dad. I was wrong. I wanted to play. I did not listen. I did not follow Lily. I did not follow you. I was not brave. I was foolish. I was scared. I love you. Please take me home." + +Mom and Dad said, "We love you too, Ben. We are happy you are safe. But you made a bad choice. You should always follow us and Lily when there is a storm. Storms are not fun. They are dangerous. You could have been hurt. You should always listen and obey. That is what brave and smart children do." + +Ben nodded. He said, "I understand, Mom and Dad. I will listen and obey. I will follow you and Lily. I will be brave and smart. Thank you for finding me. Thank you for loving me." + +Mom and Dad smiled. They said, "You are welcome, Ben. We are proud of you. You learned a good lesson. Come on, let's go home." + +They took Ben home. They dried him and warmed him. They gave him a hug and a kiss. They tucked him in bed. They said, "Good night, Ben. Sleep well. We love you." + +Ben said, "Good night, Mom and Dad. I love you too." He closed his eyes and fell asleep. He dreamed of sunny days and happy games with Lily. He was glad he had a family who cared for him. He was glad he had learned to follow. +Sara and Ben are twins who go to school. They wear the same uniform every day: a blue shirt and a red skirt or pants. They like to learn new things and play with their friends. + +One day, their teacher tells them that they will have a special lunch from another country. She says it is very spicy and some children may not like it. She recommends that they try a little bit first and drink a lot of water. + +Sara is curious and wants to try the spicy food. She thinks it will be fun and tasty. Ben is scared and does not want to try it. He thinks it will be hot and hurt his mouth. He wants to eat his sandwich and apple instead. + +At lunchtime, Sara gets a plate of the spicy food and sits next to Ben. She takes a small bite and makes a funny face. "Wow, this is spicy!" she says. "But I like it. It has a lot of flavor. Do you want to try some, Ben?" + +Ben shakes his head and holds his sandwich. "No, thank you. I don't like spicy food. I like my sandwich and apple. They are good and safe." + +Sara shrugs and eats more of the spicy food. She drinks a lot of water and feels happy. Ben eats his sandwich and apple and feels bored. He watches Sara and the other children who try the spicy food. They look like they are having fun and learning something new. + +The next day, the teacher asks the children what they thought of the spicy food. Sara raises her hand and says, "I liked it. It was different and exciting. I learned that there are many kinds of food in the world and I want to try more." + +Ben lowers his head and says nothing. He feels sad and ashamed. He wishes he had tried the spicy food too. He learned that there are many kinds of food in the world and he missed a chance to try something new. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to be curious and try new things. You may discover something you like and learn something new. It is not good to be scared and avoid new things. You may miss something you like and learn nothing new. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and bridges. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, I made a big tower!" Lily says, showing Ben her blocks. She is enthusiastic and happy. + +"Wow, that's very good!" Ben says. He wants to add more blocks to his house. He looks for more blocks in the box. + +"Can I have some blocks, please?" he asks Lily. + +"Sure, you can have some blocks," Lily says. She shares her blocks with Ben. She is kind and generous. + +"Thank you, Lily!" Ben says. He adds more blocks to his house. He makes it taller and wider. He is proud and creative. + +They play with their blocks for a long time. They make many things with their blocks. They have fun and learn. + +They smile at each other. They are friends and happy. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to swim in the pool. They had a calendar on the wall that showed them when they had swimming lessons. They were very excited to learn how to dive. + +One day, they went to the pool with their mom. Their teacher, Mr. Lee, showed them how to dive. He said, "You have to bend your knees, put your hands over your head, and jump into the water. Then you have to straighten your body and go deep. Can you try?" + +Sam and Lily nodded. They wanted to dive like Mr. Lee. Sam went first. He bent his knees, put his hands over his head, and jumped into the water. But he did not straighten his body. He splashed and coughed. He came up and said, "That was hard!" + +Lily went next. She bent her knees, put her hands over her head, and jumped into the water. She straightened her body and went deep. She came up and smiled. She said, "That was fun!" + +Mr. Lee praised them both. He said, "You did very well for your first time. You just need to practice more. Do you want to try again?" + +Sam and Lily looked at each other. They were tired from diving. They shook their heads. They said, "No, thank you. We want to rest now." + +Their mom gave them towels and hugged them. She said, "You did a great job today. I'm proud of you. Let's go home and have some snacks." + +Sam and Lily agreed. They were hungry and sleepy. They looked at the calendar on the wall. They saw that they had swimming lessons again next week. They said, "We can't wait to dive again!" +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They had a lot of fun with their toys and their friends. + +One day, Ben found a shiny stone on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to Mia. "Look, Mia, I found a pretty stone. It is red and sparkly. Do you like it?" he asked. + +Mia nodded. She liked the stone too. It looked like a ruby. "It is very pretty, Ben. Where did you find it?" she asked. + +Ben pointed to a big tree. "I found it under that tree. Maybe there are more stones there. Do you want to look with me?" he asked. + +Mia agreed. She wanted to find more stones too. They ran to the tree and started to dig in the dirt. They found some more stones, but none as pretty as Ben's. Ben put his stone in his pocket. He felt mighty. He had the best stone in the park. + +But then, something bad happened. A big dog came running to the tree. It barked and growled. It wanted to play with Ben and Mia. But Ben and Mia were scared. They did not like the big dog. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. It jumped on Ben and knocked him down. Ben dropped his stone. The dog noticed the stone. It thought it was a ball. It grabbed the stone in its mouth and ran away. + +Ben and Mia were sad. They lost their pretty stone. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had their stone back. + +The end. +Lily and Max were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big swamp near their house. It was full of water, mud, plants and animals. They wanted to explore it, but their parents said it was too dangerous. + +"We can make a bridge with sticks and stones," Lily said. She was very creative and liked to build things. "Then we can cross the swamp and see what is on the other side." + +"OK, let's try," Max said. He was brave and curious. They found some sticks and stones and started to make a bridge. They worked hard and helped each other. + +Soon, they had a bridge that looked strong and stable. They tested it with their feet and it did not break. They were happy and proud. + +"Let's go, Lily," Max said. He took her hand and they walked on the bridge. They were careful and balanced. + +They reached the other side of the swamp and saw a big tree with a swing. They were excited and ran to the swing. They took turns to swing and laugh. + +They had a lot of fun and succeeded in their adventure. They were glad they were creative and made a bridge. They decided to come back to the swamp another day and see what else they could find. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many clothes and accessories for them. She liked to make them look pretty and fancy. She thought she knew a lot about fashion. + +One day, she invited her friend Ben to play with her. Ben brought his own doll, a superhero. He put a cape and a mask on his doll. He said his doll was brave and strong. + +Lily looked at Ben's doll and laughed. She said his doll looked silly and ugly. She said his doll had no fashion sense. She said he was ignorant about fashion. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He said his doll was not silly or ugly. He said his doll had a different style. He said he was not ignorant about fashion. He said he valued his doll and what it meant to him. + +Lily and Ben started to argue. They said mean things to each other. They did not want to play together anymore. + +Their teacher saw them and came over. She asked them what was wrong. They told her their problem. She listened and nodded. She said they both had nice dolls. She said they both had their own opinions about fashion. She said they both had something to value. She said they should not be ignorant about each other's feelings. She said they should be respectful and kind. + +Lily and Ben thought about what their teacher said. They realized they were wrong. They apologized to each other. They decided to play together again. They learned to appreciate their differences. They became better friends. +Ben and Mia liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games. But they did not like to tidy up. They left their toys on the floor, their books on the bed and their games on the table. + +One day, their mom came to their room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said to Ben and Mia, "You have to tidy up your room. If you don't, the monster will come and take your toys away. He likes to eat toys that are not tidy. I warn you, he will come tonight if you don't listen to me." + +Ben and Mia did not believe their mom. They thought she was joking. They said, "There is no monster, mom. You are just trying to scare us. We don't want to tidy up. We want to play more." + +Their mom shook her head and left the room. She said, "OK, but don't say I didn't warn you. The monster will come and you will be sorry." + +That night, Ben and Mia went to bed without tidying up their room. They were not afraid of the monster. They thought their mom was silly. They fell asleep and had sweet dreams. + +But in the middle of the night, they heard a loud noise. They woke up and saw a big, hairy, scary monster in their room. He had sharp teeth and claws and glowing eyes. He was looking at their toys and licking his lips. He said, "Mmm, what a tasty snack. I love toys that are not tidy. They are crunchy and juicy and yummy. I will eat them all and leave nothing for you." + +Ben and Mia were very scared. They screamed and hid under their blanket. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had tidied up their room. They hoped the monster would go away and leave them alone. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they are playing shop. Lily is the shopkeeper and Tom is the customer. + +"Hello, what do you want to buy?" Lily asks. + +"I want to buy some celery, please," Tom says. + +"OK, here is some celery. It is very green and crunchy. It is good for you," Lily says. + +"How much is it?" Tom asks. + +"It is one dollar," Lily says. + +Tom gives Lily a paper dollar. He pretends it is real money. + +"Thank you for paying me. You are a good customer," Lily says. + +"Thank you for the celery. You are a good shopkeeper. And you are very intelligent. You know a lot about celery," Tom says. + +They smile at each other. They are happy. They like to play pretend. They like to use simple words. They are friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see many animals on the farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. + +One day, they go to the sheep pen. They want to pet the sheep. The sheep have thick wool. The wool is soft and warm. Lily and Tom touch the wool gently. + +"Look, this sheep is small and cute!" Lily says. She points to a lamb. The lamb is white and fluffy. It bleats softly. + +"Can I lift it?" Tom asks. He wants to hug the lamb. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is too heavy for you." Lily says. She is not sure. + +Tom tries to lift the lamb. He puts his arms around it. He pulls hard. But the lamb is too heavy for him. He cannot lift it. He falls down. The lamb runs away. + +"Ouch!" Tom says. He rubs his head. He is sad. + +"Are you okay?" Lily asks. She helps him up. She is worried. + +"I'm okay. But I wanted to lift the lamb." Tom says. He pouts. + +"Maybe you can lift something else. Something lighter." Lily says. She looks around. She sees a basket. The basket has eggs. The eggs are from the chickens. + +"Look, Tom. You can lift this basket. It has eggs. Eggs are light." Lily says. She smiles. + +"Really? Can I try?" Tom asks. He is curious. + +"Sure. But be careful. Don't drop the eggs." Lily says. She warns him. + +Tom goes to the basket. He puts his hands on it. He lifts it. It is not too heavy for him. He can lift it. He is happy. + +"Yay! I can lift the basket!" Tom says. He shows Lily. + +"Good job, Tom! You are strong!" Lily says. She claps. + +They are both happy. They play with the basket and the eggs. They are careful. They do not drop the eggs. They have fun on the farm. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, their mom said they could go on a tour of the zoo with their dad. Tim and Kim were very happy and excited. They put on their hats and shoes and got in the car. + +At the zoo, they saw many animals. They saw lions and tigers and bears. They saw monkeys and elephants and giraffes. They saw birds and fish and snakes. They learned their names and sounds and what they ate. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Tim saw a big red balloon at a stand. He wanted it very much. He asked his dad to buy it for him. His dad said no, because they had spent enough money on the tickets and the snacks. Tim was very sad and angry. He started to cry and scream. + +Kim saw Tim's tantrum and felt jealous. She thought Tim was being selfish and spoiled. She wanted to have something too. She saw a pink ice cream cone at another stand. She asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said yes, because she wanted to calm her down and make her happy. Kim was very glad and smug. She licked her ice cream and smiled. + +Tim saw Kim's ice cream and felt more sad and angry. He thought Kim was being mean and lucky. He wanted to have something too. He ran to the stand and grabbed the ice cream from Kim's hand. He tried to eat it, but it was too cold and sweet. He spit it out and threw it on the ground. + +Kim saw Tim's action and felt more jealous and angry. She thought Tim was being rude and nasty. She wanted to have her ice cream back. She ran to Tim and pushed him hard. He fell on the ground and scraped his knee. He started to bleed and cry. + +Their mom and dad saw what happened and felt very disappointed and upset. They scolded Tim and Kim for being naughty and greedy. They said they had ruined the tour and the day. They said they had to go home right away. They took them to the car and drove away. + +Tim and Kim suffered a lot. They had no balloon, no ice cream, no animals, no fun. They had only pain, tears, anger, and guilt. They wished they had been good and nice. They wished they had shared and cared. They wished they had enjoyed the tour and the day. But it was too late. They had a bad ending. +Sara and Ben were playing in the yard. They found a big box of junk. There were old toys, clothes, books and cans. Sara and Ben liked to look at the junk and make up stories. + +"Look, this is a hat for a princess!" Sara said. She put a pink scarf on her head. + +"And this is a sword for a knight!" Ben said. He held a wooden stick. + +They played for a long time, until they heard their mom call them. + +"Sara! Ben! Time for lunch!" Mom said. + +"OK, Mom!" Sara and Ben said. They ran to the house, but they forgot to take the junk with them. + +Mom saw the junk in the yard. She was not happy. + +"Who left this mess here?" Mom asked. + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They knew they did something wrong. + +"We did, Mom. We're sorry." Sara said. + +"Please, pick up the junk and put it back in the box. Then, wash your hands and come to eat." Mom said. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They were obedient. They went back to the yard and picked up the junk. They rubbed their hands with soap and water. Then, they joined Mom for lunch. + +Mom smiled at them. + +"Thank you for cleaning up. I'm proud of you." Mom said. + +Sara and Ben smiled back. + +"You're welcome, Mom. We love you." Sara and Ben said. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog was playing with a ball and looked very happy. + +"Can I pet the dog, mom?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, but you have to ask the owner first," mom said. "And be gentle and kind to the dog." + +Mia nodded and walked over to the dog and the owner, a lady with a red hat. She smiled and said, "Hello, I like your dog. What is his name?" + +"Hello, thank you. His name is Max. He is very friendly and compassionate. He likes to help people and animals," the lady said. + +"Can I pet him, please?" Mia asked. + +"Of course, you can. Just hold out your hand and let him sniff you first," the lady said. + +Mia did as the lady said and held out her hand. Max sniffed her hand and licked it. Then he wagged his tail and bowed his head. Mia giggled and stroked his fur. + +"He is so soft and warm," Mia said. + +"He likes you, too. Look, he is giving you a wink," the lady said. + +Mia looked and saw that Max closed one eye and opened the other. She thought it was very funny and winked back at him. + +"Can we be friends, Max?" Mia asked. + +Max barked and nodded. He licked Mia's face and made her laugh. + +"Yes, we can be friends, Mia. You are very sweet and compassionate, too," the lady said. + +Mia hugged Max and thanked the lady. Then she ran back to her mom and told her all about her new friend. Mom smiled and said she was proud of Mia for being polite and kind to the dog and the lady. Mia was very happy and hoped to see Max again soon. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the kitchen. They saw a big mixer on the counter. It had a bowl, a whisk and a button. + +"Let's make a cake!" said Tim. He pushed the button and the mixer started to spin. The whisk went round and round. + +"Wow, that's fun!" said Sam. He wanted to touch the whisk. He reached out his hand. + +"Stop!" said Tim. "That's dangerous! The whisk can hurt you!" + +But Sam did not listen. He touched the whisk and it caught his finger. He cried out loud. The mixer was too strong for him. + +Tim was brave. He saw a spring on the side of the mixer. He pulled the spring and the mixer stopped. He helped Sam get his finger out. He wrapped it with a cloth. + +"I'm sorry, Tim," said Sam. "You were right. I should have listened to you." + +"It's okay, Sam," said Tim. "I'm glad you're not badly hurt. But next time, be careful and don't play with things you don't know." + +Sam nodded. He hugged Tim and thanked him. They learned a lesson. They decided to play with their toys instead of the mixer. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a vendor with many balloons. The balloons were different colors and shapes. Lily and Ben liked the balloons very much. + +"Mom, can we have a balloon?" they asked. + +"Sure, you can each choose one balloon," Mom said. "But you have to say please and thank you to the vendor." + +Lily and Ben ran to the vendor and pointed at the balloons they wanted. Lily chose a pink heart balloon and Ben chose a blue star balloon. + +"Please, can I have this balloon?" Lily requested. + +"Please, can I have this balloon?" Ben requested. + +The vendor smiled and gave them the balloons. "Here you go, little ones. Enjoy your balloons." + +"Thank you, vendor!" Lily and Ben said. + +They were very happy with their balloons. They held them tight and skipped back to Mom. + +But then, a big wind came and blew their balloons away. Lily and Ben cried and cried. They tried to catch their balloons, but they were too high and too fast. They lost their balloons. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Sometimes things happen that we can't control. Maybe we can get another balloon another day." + +But Lily and Ben were very sad. They didn't want another balloon. They wanted their different balloons back. They had a bad day at the park. +Lily was a little girl who loved roses. She had a rose garden in her backyard, where she planted many colors of roses. She watered them every day and sang to them. She was very proud of her roses. + +One day, she had a visitor. It was her cousin Max, who came from far away. He was older than Lily and liked to play with cars and trucks. He did not care much for flowers. Lily wanted to show him her rose garden, so she took him by the hand and led him to the backyard. + +"Look, Max, these are my roses. They are very pretty and smell good. Do you like them?" Lily asked. + +Max looked at the roses and shrugged. He did not think they were very interesting. He saw a red rose and pulled it out of the ground. He threw it on the grass and said, "Roses are boring. They have thorns and they hurt. I like cars and trucks. They are fun and fast." + +Lily gasped. She felt a tear roll down her cheek. She loved that red rose. It was her favorite. She had planted it with her mom and watched it grow. She felt very sad and angry. She said, "Max, you are mean. You broke my rose. You are not welcome in my garden. Go away." + +Max did not understand why Lily was so upset. He thought she was silly and childish. He said, "Fine, I don't want to be in your garden. Your garden is stupid. I'm going to play with my cars and trucks. You can keep your roses." + +He ran away and left Lily alone. Lily picked up the broken rose and hugged it. She felt very ashamed. She wished she had not yelled at Max. She wished he had liked her roses. She wished they could be friends. She wondered if he would ever come back. She hoped he would. She wanted to say sorry and give him a hug. She wanted to welcome him to her home. She wanted to share her roses with him. She wanted to be his cousin. +Ben and Lily like to play with pasta. They have many shapes and colors of pasta. They have wheels, bows, shells, and stars. They have red, green, yellow, and blue pasta. + +One day, they decide to play a game. They want to match the pasta by shape and color. They make piles of pasta on the table. + +"I have four blue wheels," Ben says. "Do you have any blue wheels, Lily?" + +Lily looks at her pasta. She has two blue wheels, three red wheels, and one green wheel. She gives Ben her two blue wheels. + +"Here you go, Ben. Now you have six blue wheels. Can I have your red wheels?" + +Ben nods and gives Lily his red wheels. He likes to match the pasta. He thinks it is fun. + +They keep playing until they match all the pasta. They are happy with their piles. They show their mom what they did. + +"Wow, you did a great job, Ben and Lily," mom says. "You matched the pasta by shape and color. That is very smart. Do you want to eat some pasta for lunch?" + +Ben and Lily smile and nod. They love pasta. They wash their hands and sit at the table. Mom cooks some pasta for them. She adds cheese and sauce. She gives them each a plate of pasta. + +"Here you go, Ben and Lily. Enjoy your pasta. And thank you for playing nicely together." + +Ben and Lily say thank you to mom. They eat their pasta. They think it is yummy. They are happy. They like to play with pasta. They like to match the pasta. They like to eat the pasta. They like each other. They are good friends. +Lila and Ben are playing with a bubble machine in the backyard. They like to see the bubbles fly in the air and pop them with their hands. Lila has a pink wand and Ben has a blue one. They take turns to load the wand with soap and blow bubbles. + +"Look, Lila, I made a big bubble!" Ben says, holding his wand up. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a huge bubble!" Lila says, clapping her hands. "Can I pop it?" + +"OK, but be careful, it might splash you!" Ben warns. + +Lila reaches for the bubble, but before she can touch it, a loud noise scares them. It is the neighbor's dog, Rex, barking at them from behind the fence. Rex is a big, black dog with sharp teeth. He likes to chase cats and birds, but he does not like children. + +Lila and Ben are fearful of Rex. They drop their wands and run to the house. The bubble pops and splashes soap on Rex's nose. He sneezes and shakes his head. + +"Mommy, mommy, Rex scared us!" Lila and Ben cry, as they hug their mother. + +"It's OK, sweeties, Rex can't hurt you. He is just a noisy dog. He can't get through the fence. Come on, let's go inside and have some cookies. You can play with the bubbles later, when Rex is gone." Mommy says, soothing them. + +Lila and Ben nod and follow their mother. They are still a little scared, but they feel better with mommy. They hope Rex will go away soon, so they can play with the bubbles again. They love the bubbles. They are fun and pretty. +Anna loved to look at the moon at night. She liked how it was big and bright and round. Sometimes it was full, sometimes it was half, and sometimes it was just a little slice. She wondered what the moon was like up close. + +One night, she saw a big flower in her garden. It was white and yellow and had many petals. It was very pretty, but it looked sad. Anna went to the flower and asked, "Why are you sad, flower?" + +The flower said, "I am sad because I only bloom at night. I never see the sun or the other flowers. I only see the moon, but it is so far away. I wish I could be closer to the moon." + +Anna felt sorry for the flower. She said, "But the moon is your friend. It gives you light and keeps you company. Maybe you can talk to the moon and tell it how you feel." + +The flower said, "But how can I talk to the moon? It is too high and too quiet. It does not hear me or answer me." + +Anna thought for a moment. Then she said, "Maybe you can sing to the moon. Sing a song that tells the moon how much you like it and how much you want to be near it. Maybe the moon will hear you and sing back." + +The flower liked the idea. It said, "Thank you, Anna. You are very kind and smart. I will try to sing to the moon tonight." + +Anna smiled and said, "You're welcome, flower. I hope the moon will hear you and make you happy. Good night, flower." + +Anna went back to her house and looked out of her window. She saw the flower singing to the moon. The moon seemed to glow brighter and smile. The flower looked happy and proud. Anna felt happy too. She said, "Good night, moon. Good night, flower. Good night, everyone." +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find worms and bugs. Lily had a big shovel and Ben had a small one. They made a big hole in the ground. + +"Look, Lily, I found a patch of dirt that is different!" Ben said. He pointed to a spot that was darker and softer than the rest. "Maybe there is something under it!" + +Lily was curious. She helped Ben dig more. They moved the dirt away and saw something shiny. It was a metal box with a lock. They tried to open it, but it was too hard. + +"Maybe it is a treasure!" Lily said. "We need a key!" + +They looked around, but they could not find a key. They wondered what was inside the box. Maybe it was gold or jewels or toys. They wanted to know. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. She looked surprised and angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "You made a mess of the garden! And where did you get that box?" + +Lily and Ben felt scared. They did not know what to say. They did not know that the box was their mom's. She had buried it a long time ago, when she was a little girl. She had forgotten about it, until now. + +She took the box from them and opened it with a key from her pocket. She looked inside and smiled. She saw a photo of her and her best friend, a necklace with a heart, and a letter. + +She calmed down and hugged Lily and Ben. She told them that the box was her secret. She had put some things that were important to her inside, when she had to move away from her old home. She had hoped to come back and find it someday, but she never did. + +She said she was sorry for being mad. She said she was happy to share her secret with them. She showed them the photo, the necklace, and the letter. She told them stories about her friend and her old home. + +Lily and Ben listened and smiled. They were happy to see their mom happy. They did not care about the treasure anymore. They had found something better. They had found a part of their mom's past. +Ben and Lily are playing with blocks. They are building a big tower. They want to make it as high as they can. They are having fun. + +But then, Tom comes. Tom is not nice. He likes to break things. He sees the tower and laughs. He says, "That is a funny tower. It is too tall. I will knock it down." He runs to the tower and pushes it. The blocks fall down and make a loud noise. + +Ben and Lily are sad and angry. They worked hard on their tower. They say, "Tom, you are mean. You broke our tower. You made a big waste. Go away!" + +Tom does not care. He says, "I don't care. It was a funny tower. I like to break things. You can't stop me." He looks for more things to break. + +Ben and Lily do not know what to do. They want to play, but they are afraid of Tom. They look around and see Anna. Anna is their friend. She is playing with dolls. They run to her and say, "Anna, can you help us? Tom is breaking our things. He is mean. We don't like him." + +Anna is kind. She says, "I will help you. Tom is not nice. He should not break things. He should share and play nicely. Come, let's talk to him." She takes Ben and Lily's hands and walks to Tom. + +She says, "Tom, why are you breaking things? That is not nice. That is not fun. You are making a big waste. You are making Ben and Lily sad. You should say sorry and help them clean up." + +Tom is surprised. He sees Anna, Ben and Lily. He sees the blocks and the dolls. He feels a little bad. He says, "I don't know. I was bored. I thought it was funny. But maybe it was not. Maybe I was mean. I am sorry. I will help you clean up." + +Anna smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. That is good. Maybe you can play with us. We can build a new tower together. Or we can play with the dolls. We can have fun together." + +Ben and Lily nod. They say, "Yes, Tom. You can play with us. We can be friends. But you have to be nice. You have to share and not break things." + +Tom agrees. He says, "OK. I will be nice. I will share and not break things. I want to be friends. I want to have fun." + +They all hug and smile. They start to play together. They are happy. +Tom and Lily wanted to play pirates. They put on hats and scarves and found a big box. The box was their ship. They sailed on the sea and looked for treasure. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Tom said. "Do you see any islands?" + +Lily looked around. She saw a green hill with a big tree. "There!" she said. "Maybe there is treasure there!" + +They steered the box to the hill. They got out and climbed the tree. They saw a shiny thing hanging from a hook. It was a necklace with a star. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "That is the treasure!" + +They reached for the necklace. But then they heard a loud roar. It was an unknown animal. It had big teeth and claws. It was guarding the necklace. + +"Run!" Tom said. "It is a monster!" + +They ran back to the box. They pushed it away from the hill. The monster chased them. It was very angry. + +"Help!" Lily said. "It is coming!" + +They saw a store near the sea. It had a sign that said "Toys". They ran to the store. They asked the lady for help. + +"Please, can you save us?" Tom said. "There is a monster after us!" + +The lady smiled. She saw the monster. It was a big dog. It was wearing a collar with a name. It said "Rex". + +"Don't worry, children," the lady said. "That is not a monster. That is my dog. He is very friendly. He just wanted to play with you." + +She called the dog. The dog came to her. He wagged his tail. He licked her face. + +"See?" the lady said. "He is a good boy. He likes you." + +Tom and Lily felt silly. They were not afraid anymore. They petted the dog. He was soft and warm. + +"Can we play with him?" Lily asked. + +"Of course," the lady said. "But first, do you want to see the toys?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They followed the lady to the store. They saw many toys. They forgot about the necklace. They had more fun with the dog and the toys. They were happy. They thanked the lady. They went home. They told their mom about their adventure. She hugged them. She was proud of them. They were brave pirates. +Lily was a little lion who loved to play with her brothers and sisters. They liked to run, jump, and roar in the grass. Sometimes they would chase the birds and the bugs, or pretend to hunt the deer and the zebra. + +One day, Lily saw a human walking near their home. She had never seen a human before. She was curious and wanted to see what it was. She left her brothers and sisters and followed the human quietly. The human had a big bag on his back and a long stick in his hand. + +Lily got closer and closer to the human. She thought he looked funny and smelled strange. She wanted to touch him and see what he felt like. She jumped out of the grass and pounced on the human. She bit his leg and tore his clothes. She roared loudly and shook her head. + +The human screamed and dropped his bag and his stick. He tried to kick Lily away, but she was too strong and fast. He was scared and hurt. He shouted, "Help! Help! A lion is attacking me!" + +Lily's mother heard the human's scream and the roar of her cub. She ran to see what was happening. She saw Lily playing with the human and making him bleed. She was angry and worried. She grabbed Lily by the neck and dragged her away from the human. She scolded her, "Lily, what are you doing? You should not play with humans! They are dangerous and mean! They can hurt you and us! You are a bad cub!" + +Lily felt sorry and sad. She did not mean to hurt the human. She just wanted to have fun. She whimpered and said, "I'm sorry, mama. I didn't know. I was curious. He looked so different. I wanted to see him." + +Her mother licked her face and said, "I know, Lily. You are a curious and brave cub. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Humans are not our friends. They can shoot us with their sticks and take our home and our food. You have to stay away from them and protect yourself and your family. You are a proud lion, and you have to act like one." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mama. I will be a good cub. I will stay away from humans and listen to you. I love you, mama." + +Her mother smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now come on, let's go back to your brothers and sisters. They are waiting for you." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the river with their mom and dad. The river is big and blue. It makes a nice sound. + +"Look, Tom, there are ducks in the river!" Sue says. She points to the birds. They are white and brown. They swim and quack. + +"Can we feed them, mom?" Tom asks. He has some bread in his bag. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water," mom says. She gives Tom and Sue some bread. They break it into small pieces. + +Tom and Sue sit on the grass. They throw the bread to the ducks. The ducks come closer. They eat the bread and quack some more. Tom and Sue laugh. They are happy. + +"Thank you, ducks, for eating our bread," Sue says. She waves to the ducks. + +"You're welcome, Sue. Thank you for sharing," one of the ducks says. He winks at Sue. + +Tom and Sue are surprised. They did not know ducks can talk. + +"Did you hear that, Tom?" Sue asks. + +"Yes, I did, Sue. That was amazing," Tom says. + +They look at the duck. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, I'm Ducky. I live in the river. Do you want to be my friends?" he asks. + +Tom and Sue nod. They want to be friends with Ducky. + +"Of course, we want to be your friends, Ducky. We are Tom and Sue. We live in the house over there," Tom says. He points to their house. + +"Nice to meet you, Tom and Sue. You are very kind and fun. I like you," Ducky says. + +They talk and play for a while. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys. But they have different toys. Tim has new and nice toys. Sam has old and cheap toys. Tim does not share his toys with Sam. He says Sam's toys are junk. + +One day, Tim gets a big box. It is a gift from his aunt. He opens it and sees a big bow and arrow. He is very happy. He wants to play with it right away. He runs to the backyard. + +Sam follows him. He sees the bow and arrow. He thinks they are cool. He asks Tim if he can try them. Tim says no. He says they are his and Sam can only play with his junk. Sam feels sad and angry. He says Tim is mean and selfish. + +Tim ignores him. He puts the arrow on the bow and pulls the string. He aims at a target on the fence. He lets go of the string. The arrow flies in the air. But it does not hit the target. It hits a bird. The bird falls to the ground. Tim is shocked. He did not mean to hurt the bird. + +Sam sees the bird. He runs to it. He picks it up. He sees it is still alive, but hurt. He feels sorry for the bird. He says Tim is bad and cruel. He says he will take the bird to mom and dad. He says they will help the bird. + +Tim feels scared and sorry. He does not want to get in trouble. He does not want to lose his bow and arrow. He says he is sorry. He says he did not see the bird. He says he will be nice to Sam. He says he will share his toys with Sam. He says he will let Sam play with his bow and arrow. + +Sam looks at Tim. He sees Tim is crying. He sees Tim is sorry. He feels sorry for Tim. He says he is sorry too. He says he will not tell mom and dad. He says he will help Tim with the bird. He says he will play with Tim. He says he will be his friend. + +Tim and Sam hug. They take the bird to the house. They find a box and some cloth. They make a bed for the bird. They give it some water and seeds. They hope it will get better. They play with the bow and arrow. They take turns. They are careful. They are happy. They are brothers. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They were having fun. + +But then, Lily's car broke. The wheel came off and she could not make it go. She was sad and angry. She threw her car on the floor and said, "This car is bad! I don't want it anymore!" + +Ben saw that Lily was upset. He wanted to help her. He picked up her car and said, "Don't be mad, Lily. I can fix your car. I have glue and tape. Let me try." + +Lily did not believe him. She said, "No, you can't fix it. It's too broken. You will make it worse. Go away!" + +Ben did not go away. He said, "Please, Lily. Let me try. I am your friend. Friends help each other. Maybe we can make it better together." + +Lily looked at him. She saw that he was kind. She said, "Okay, Ben. You can try. But be careful. Don't break it more." + +Ben smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. I will be careful. Come, let's go to the kitchen. We can use the table and the scissors. And maybe we can find some wine to drink. Wine is funny. It makes bubbles and tickles your nose." + +Lily laughed. She said, "Wine is funny. But we can't drink it. It's for grown-ups. We can pretend, though. We can use water and juice. Come on, let's go." + +They went to the kitchen. They found glue, tape, scissors, water and juice. They worked hard to fix Lily's car. They put the wheel back on and wrapped some tape around it. They also decorated the car with stickers and ribbons. They made it look new and pretty. + +They also poured some water and juice in two glasses. They pretended it was wine. They clinked their glasses and said, "Cheers!" They drank and made funny faces. They felt happy and proud. + +They went back to the living room. They showed their parents their fixed car and their wine glasses. Their parents smiled and praised them. They said, "You did a great job, Lily and Ben. You fixed the car and you had fun. You are very clever and creative. And you are very good friends. You helped each other and you shared. That's very nice of you. We are proud of you." + +Lily and Ben hugged their parents. They said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. We love you. And we love our car and our wine. Can we play some more?" + +Their parents said, "Yes, you can. But be careful and don't spill your wine. And don't drink too much. It might make you sleepy." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Okay, we will. We will be careful and have fun." + +They played with their car and their wine. They laughed and talked. They were happy. They learned that fixing things and helping friends is fun and good. They learned that wine is funny, but not for drinking. They learned that they are loved and they love. They learned a lot. +One day, Lily and Max went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They wanted to play with everything. But they also saw a big, nosy dog. The dog was barking and running around. He wanted to play too, but he scared Lily and Max. + +"Mom, can you tell the dog to go away?" Lily asked. She did not like the dog. + +"Sorry, honey, I don't know whose dog that is. Maybe he will leave soon," Mom said. She did not like the dog either. + +Lily and Max decided to play on the slide. They climbed up the ladder and slid down. It was fun. But the dog followed them. He jumped on the slide and slid down too. He licked Lily and Max and made them wet and dirty. + +"Mom, can you tell the dog to stop?" Max asked. He did not like the dog. + +"Sorry, sweetie, I don't think the dog understands. Maybe he just wants to be friends," Mom said. She tried to be nice to the dog. + +Lily and Max did not want to be friends with the dog. They wanted to play on the swing. They ran to the swing and pushed each other. It was fun. But the dog followed them. He jumped on the swing and pushed them too. He barked and wagged his tail and made them dizzy. + +"Mom, can you tell the dog to go home?" Lily and Max asked. They did not like the dog at all. + +"Sorry, kids, I don't know where the dog lives. Maybe he is lost," Mom said. She felt sorry for the dog. + +Lily and Max did not care if the dog was lost. They wanted to play in the sandbox. They walked to the sandbox and dug holes and made castles. It was fun. But the dog followed them. He dug holes and made messes. He knocked down their castles and buried their toys. He snorted and sneezed and made them angry. + +"Mom, can you tell the dog to leave us alone?" Lily and Max shouted. They did not like the dog one bit. + +"Sorry, darlings, I don't know how to tell the dog to leave us alone. Maybe he will get tired soon," Mom said. She was tired of the dog. + +Lily and Max did not think the dog would get tired soon. They wanted to go home. They packed their toys and left the sandbox. They walked to the car with their mom. But the dog followed them. He jumped in the car and sat on their lap. He smiled and wagged his tail and made them cry. + +"Mom, can you tell the dog to get out of the car?" Lily and Max sobbed. They hated the dog. + +"Sorry, loves, I don't know how to tell the dog to get out of the car. Maybe he will get out by himself," Mom said. She was fed up with the dog. + +Lily and Max did not think the dog would get out by himself. They wanted to get rid of the dog. They looked out of the window and saw a rainbow. It was big and bright and beautiful. It had many colors. They liked the rainbow. + +"Look, Mom, a rainbow!" Lily and Max said. They forgot about the dog. + +"Wow, a rainbow! How lovely!" Mom said. She forgot about the dog too. + +The dog looked out of the window and saw the rainbow. He liked the rainbow too. He wanted to chase the rainbow. He jumped out of the car and ran after the rainbow. He barked and wagged his tail and made them laugh. + +"Bye, dog!" Lily and Max said. They waved at the dog. + +"Bye, dog!" Mom said. She smiled at the dog. + +The dog did not hear them. He was busy chasing the rainbow. He did not come back. Lily and Max were happy. Mom was happy. They drove home and had a nice day. The end. +Lily liked to count. She counted her fingers, her toes, her toys, and her books. She counted everything she saw. She was very good at counting. + +One day, Lily had an exam at school. Her teacher asked her to count some things on a paper. Lily was not scared. She was happy. She liked to show her teacher how well she could count. + +Lily counted the stars, the apples, the cars, and the balls on the paper. She wrote the numbers next to them. She counted very fast and very right. Her teacher smiled and gave her a star sticker. She said, "Lily, you are very wise. You did a great job on your exam. I am proud of you." + +Lily was very happy. She thanked her teacher and showed her sticker to her friends. They said, "Wow, Lily, you are very wise. You are good at counting." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you. I like to count. Counting is fun." +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with toys, read books, and sing songs. One day, they found a shiny penny on the ground. They both wanted it very much. + +"Look, a penny!" Lily said. "It is so shiny and pretty. I want it!" + +"No, I want it!" Max said. "It is so amazing and cool. I saw it first!" + +They started to pull the penny from each other. They were not happy. They were angry and sad. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was their teacher, Miss Rose. She saw them fighting over the penny. + +"Children, what are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over a penny?" + +"Because it is shiny and pretty and amazing and cool!" Lily and Max said. + +Miss Rose smiled. She had an idea. She took the penny from them and showed them something. + +"Do you see this?" she asked. "This is a magic penny. It can do something very special. But only if you share it." + +Lily and Max looked at the penny. They were curious. They wanted to know what it could do. + +"What can it do?" they asked. + +Miss Rose whispered in their ears. "It can make you happy. But only if you give it to someone else. If you keep it for yourself, it will make you sad. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They wanted to be happy. They did not want to be sad. + +Miss Rose gave the penny back to them. "Now, you can choose. Who do you want to give the penny to?" + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They thought for a moment. Then, they smiled. + +They both said at the same time, "I want to give the penny to you!" + +They gave the penny to each other. They hugged and said, "Thank you! You are my best friend!" + +They felt happy. They felt warm and good. They did not care about the penny anymore. They cared about their friendship. + +Miss Rose clapped her hands. She was proud of them. She said, "Well done, children! You have learned a very important lesson. Sharing is caring. And caring is magic. You have made the penny magic by sharing it. And you have made each other happy by caring for each other. That is the most amazing thing of all!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the basement. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. They found a big door with a lock and a switch. Lily wanted to open the door and see what was inside. + +"Let's try the switch!" she said to Ben. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. He was a little scared of the door. He thought it might lead to a dark and scary place. + +Lily pushed the switch up and down. Nothing happened. She pushed it harder and harder. Then she heard a loud click. The lock opened and the door swung open. Lily and Ben saw a bright red light coming from the door. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, but it looks hot," Ben said. + +They walked closer to the door and felt the heat. They saw a big machine with wires and pipes. It was making a lot of noise and smoke. It looked like it was going to explode. + +"Run!" Ben shouted. He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her away from the door. + +They ran up the stairs and out of the basement. They slammed the door behind them and heard a big boom. The basement shook and the lights went out. + +They were safe, but they were also in trouble. They had turned on the furnace and made it overheat. They had broken the switch and the lock. They had to tell their mom and dad what they had done. They hoped they would not be too mad. +Lily and Sam were playing with their toy guns in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies and shoot at the bad guys. They hid behind a big tree and waited for their target. + +"Look, there he is!" Sam whispered, pointing at a man walking his dog. "He has a bright red hat. He must be the leader of the bad guys. Let's shoot him!" + +"OK, but be careful. Don't let him see us." Lily said, holding her toy gun. "On the count of three. One, two, three!" + +They both jumped out from behind the tree and shouted "Bang! Bang! Bang!" as they aimed their toy guns at the man. The man looked surprised and confused. He stopped and looked at them. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he asked. "Why are you shooting at me?" + +"Sorry, mister. We are just playing." Lily said, feeling a little embarrassed. "We thought you were a bad guy." + +"A bad guy? Why?" the man asked, smiling. + +"Because you have a bright red hat." Sam said, as if it was obvious. + +The man laughed. "Well, I'm not a bad guy. I'm just a man who likes red hats. And this is my dog, Spot. He's a good dog. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily and Sam nodded. They put down their toy guns and walked over to the man and his dog. They petted Spot and he wagged his tail. The man told them his name was Bob and he lived nearby. He was very nice and friendly. + +Lily and Sam decided that Bob was not a bad guy after all. He was just a man with a bright red hat. They said sorry for shooting at him and asked if they could play with him and Spot. Bob said yes and they had a lot of fun together. They learned that you can't judge people by their hats. +Sara loves to dance. She dances in her room, in the garden, and in the kitchen. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. She dances with her dolls, her dog, and her mom. + +One day, Sara sees a big bottle of water on the table. She thinks it is for her. She takes the bottle and runs to her room. She wants to dance with the water. She opens the bottle and pours some water on the floor. She jumps and spins and slides on the water. She thinks it is fun. + +But then, she hears a loud knock on the door. It is her mom. She looks angry. She sees the water on the floor and the bottle in Sara's hand. She asks Sara what she did. Sara feels guilty. She knows she did a bad thing. She says sorry to her mom. She says she wanted to dance with the water. + +Her mom is not happy. She tells Sara to clean up the mess. She tells Sara not to touch the water bottle again. She tells Sara that the water is not for dancing. It is for drinking. She tells Sara to be careful and to ask before she takes something. + +Sara nods. She wipes the water with a towel. She puts the bottle back on the table. She hugs her mom and says sorry again. She learns her lesson. She does not dance with the water anymore. She dances with her dolls, her dog, and her mom. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big red fire truck parked near their house. They ran to see it and asked the fireman if they could look inside. + +"Sure, but be careful. The fire truck is very hot. It has a lot of heat from the fire and the sun," the fireman said. + +Ben and Lily climbed into the fire truck and looked at all the buttons and hoses. They felt the heat on their skin and clothes. They thought it was fun and exciting. + +"Can we drive the fire truck?" Ben asked. + +"No, you can't. Only firemen can drive the fire truck. It is very dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else," the fireman said. + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to drive the fire truck. He pushed a button and the siren started to wail. He pulled a lever and the fire truck started to move. + +"Ben, stop! You are making a big mistake!" Lily shouted. + +But Ben did not stop. He drove the fire truck down the street, hitting cars and trees and mailboxes. He did not know how to steer or brake. He was scared and sorry. + +The fireman ran after the fire truck and caught up with it. He jumped inside and stopped the fire truck. He was very angry and worried. + +"Ben, what did you do? You could have caused a big fire or hurt someone. You did not listen to me. You did not learn to be careful and respectful. You are in big trouble," the fireman said. + +Ben started to cry. He knew he was wrong. He apologized to the fireman and to Lily. He felt the heat of shame and guilt. + +"I'm sorry, fireman. I'm sorry, Lily. I was foolish and selfish. I wanted to have fun, but I did not think of the consequences. I did not learn to be safe and responsible. I will never do it again," Ben said. + +The fireman took Ben and Lily back to their house. He told their parents what happened. Their parents were very upset and disappointed. They scolded Ben and grounded him for a week. They thanked the fireman for saving their children. + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "I'm glad you are okay, Ben. But you need to learn from your mistake. You need to listen to adults and follow the rules. You need to be kind and honest. You need to be a good brother and a good person." + +Ben nodded and said, "You are right, Lily. I need to learn a lot of things. I love you, Lily. You are a good sister and a good person." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, Ben. You are a good brother and a good person. But sometimes you need a mild reminder." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had pots and pans, spoons and forks, and some things from the fridge. + +"Let's make soup!" said Lily. She grabbed an onion and a knife. "I will cut the onion and you drive the car." + +Ben nodded. He loved cars. He had a toy car that made noises and lights. He ran to the living room with his car. He drove it on the sofa, on the table, on the floor. He made vroom-vroom sounds and honked the horn. + +Lily tried to cut the onion, but it was hard. She pushed the knife harder and harder. The onion made her eyes water and her nose sting. She started to cry. "Ow, ow, ow!" she said. "This onion is terrible!" + +Ben heard Lily cry. He dropped his car and ran to the kitchen. He saw Lily holding the knife and the onion. He saw blood on her finger. He was scared. He hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, it's okay. I will help you." + +He took the knife and the onion and threw them in the trash. He got a band-aid and put it on Lily's finger. He kissed her cheek and said, "You are brave. I love you." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too. Thank you for helping me." + +They decided to play something else. They did not like onions anymore. They liked cars and dolls and books. They had fun together. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, and blocks. But then they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. They ran to see what it was. + +They saw a man with a big bag. He was taking things from the fridge and the drawers. He was a thief! He wanted to steal their food and their mom's things. Tom and Lily were scared and angry. + +"Stop!" Tom shouted. "You are bad! Go away!" + +The thief turned around and saw the children. He laughed and said, "You are too small to stop me. I am powerful. I have a knife. You can't do anything." + +But then they heard another noise. It was their dog, Rex. He was big and strong. He had heard the children's cries and came to help them. He barked and ran towards the thief. He bit his leg and made him drop the bag and the knife. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" the thief screamed. "Get off me, you beast!" + +Tom and Lily saw their chance. They grabbed the bag and the knife and ran to the door. They opened it and shouted, "Help! Help! There is a thief in our house!" + +Soon, their mom and dad came home. They saw the children and the dog outside. They saw the thief and the mess in the kitchen. They called the police and hugged the children and the dog. + +"Thank you, Rex!" Tom and Lily said. "You are our hero! You are more powerful than the thief!" + +Rex wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy to protect his family. He had revealed the thief and saved the day. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups and do things like cook, shop and marry. One day, they decided to have a big wedding in the garden, with flowers, cake and music. They invited all their toys and dolls to be their guests. + +"You look so graceful in your white dress, Lily," Ben said, as he put a ring on her finger. "You are the best bride ever." + +"Thank you, Ben. You are the best groom ever," Lily said, as she kissed him on the cheek. "Now we are married and happy." + +But then, Lily's big sister, Mia, came into the garden. She was angry because she had a hard test at school and she did not do well. She saw Lily and Ben playing and she thought they were silly and stupid. + +"What are you doing, you babies?" Mia shouted. "You can't marry, you are too young. And you can't wear my dress, it's mine. Give it back, now!" + +Mia ran towards Lily and Ben and tried to pull the dress off Lily. Lily screamed and cried and held on to the dress. Ben tried to stop Mia, but she pushed him away. She tore the dress and threw it on the ground. Then she stomped on the cake and the flowers and the music. She ruined everything. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and scared. They ran into the house and told their mom what Mia did. Their mom was very angry and disappointed with Mia. She made Mia apologize to Lily and Ben and clean up the mess. She also took away Mia's phone and TV for a week. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be mean and jealous of others. Be kind and respectful of their feelings and things. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their dog, Max. Max was a loyal dog who always followed them and protected them from danger. One day, Tom and Lily decided to go to the park with Max and have a picnic. They packed some rice, bread, cheese and fruit in a basket and walked to the park. + +At the park, they found a nice spot under a big tree and spread a blanket on the grass. They opened the basket and started to eat their food. Max sat next to them and wagged his tail. He was happy to be with his friends. + +"Can we give Max some rice?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Sure, he likes rice. But not too much, or he will get sick," Tom said. + +They gave Max a small bowl of rice and he ate it with gusto. He licked his lips and looked at them with gratitude. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck that was speeding on the road near the park. The truck driver did not see a red light and ran through it. He crashed into a car that was coming from the other side. The car spun out of control and headed towards the park. + +Tom and Lily saw the car coming and screamed. They did not know what to do. They were too scared to move. Max saw the car too. He recognized the danger and acted quickly. He jumped in front of Tom and Lily and pushed them away from the car. He saved them from being hit. + +But Max was not so lucky. The car hit him and he flew in the air. He landed on the ground with a thud. He did not move. + +Tom and Lily ran to Max and cried. They hugged him and called his name. But he did not answer. He was gone. + +They were very sad. They lost their best friend. They thanked him for his bravery and loyalty. They buried him under the tree and put a stone with his name on it. They never forgot him. + +The moral of the story is: loyalty is a precious virtue that can save lives. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big bird in the sky. The bird has black and white feathers and a long beak. It is a seagull. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Anna says. "It can fly very high!" + +"I want to fly too!" Ben says. He runs and jumps and flaps his arms. But he cannot fly. He falls on the grass. + +Anna laughs. "Silly Ben, you are not a bird. You are a boy. Boys cannot fly." + +Ben is sad. He wants to fly like the bird. He looks at the bird again. The bird is flying near a trash can. It sees some food in the trash. It swoops down and grabs the food with its beak. + +But the food is not good. It is dirty and smelly. The bird does not like it. It spits out the food. The food lands on Ben's face. + +"Yuck!" Ben says. He wipes his face with his hands. His face is dirty and smelly too. + +Anna sees Ben's face. She stops laughing. She feels sorry for Ben. She runs to him and gives him a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. That was not nice. Are you okay?" Anna says. + +Ben nods. He smiles. He is not sad anymore. He has a good friend. + +"Let's go and wash your face," Anna says. "Then we can play something else. Maybe we can pretend to be pirates or astronauts or dinosaurs. But not birds. Birds are dirty." + +"Okay," Ben says. He holds Anna's hand. They walk to the fountain. They wash Ben's face. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily like to collect things. They collect rocks, shells, leaves and stickers. One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. It looks incredible. + +"Mom, what is that?" Tom asks. + +"That is a hot air balloon," mom says. "It is filled with gas that makes it float." + +"Can we collect it?" Lily asks. + +"No, we can't collect it," mom says. "It is too big and too high. But we can watch it and wave to the people inside." + +Tom and Lily watch the balloon. They see a man and a woman and a dog in a basket. They wave to them and shout hello. The man and the woman wave back and smile. The dog barks and wags its tail. + +"Wow, they are having fun," Tom says. + +"Maybe we can go in a balloon someday," Lily says. + +"Maybe," mom says. "But for now, let's collect some more things in the park. Maybe we can find something incredible too." +Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a big box of blocks and they liked to build different things with them. Ben made a tall tower with red and yellow blocks. He said, "Look, Mia, this is a volcano. It can make fire and smoke when it is angry." + +Mia looked at Ben's tower and smiled. She said, "That is a nice volcano, Ben. Can I play with it too?" She reached for some of the blocks at the bottom of the tower. + +Ben did not like that. He said, "No, Mia, this is my volcano. You cannot touch it. Go and make your own." He pushed Mia's hand away. + +Mia felt sad and angry. She said, "That is not fair, Ben. You have so many blocks and I have only a few. You are not a good brother." She grabbed the top of the tower and pulled it hard. + +The tower fell down and the blocks flew everywhere. Ben and Mia both cried. They heard a loud noise and saw their mom coming. She said, "What happened here? Why are you crying? Why did you tear down the volcano?" + +Ben and Mia looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing with the blocks and we had a fight. We did not mean to tear down the volcano. We will share the blocks and play nicely." + +Mom hugged them and said, "That is good, my loves. I am glad you are sorry and you will share. Playing with blocks is fun, but playing with each other is more fun. Now, let's clean up the mess and then we can have some juice and cookies. How does that sound?" + +Ben and Mia nodded and smiled. They said, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you. We love you." They helped mom pick up the blocks and put them back in the box. Then they went inside and had some juice and cookies. They decided to make a new volcano together, but this time they would make it with paper and glue. They thought that would be safer and less hot. +One day, a little dog named Spot saw a big bird in the sky. He wanted to play with the bird, so he ran after it. He did not listen to his mom, who told him to stay in the yard. + +"Spot, come back! You don't know where the bird is going!" his mom barked. + +But Spot did not hear her. He followed the bird over the hill, across the road, and into the woods. He was having fun, but he did not see the dangers around him. + +Soon, he got lost. He could not see the bird or his home anymore. He was scared and hungry. He wished he had listened to his mom. + +Then, he heard a friendly voice. It was a girl who was walking in the woods with her dad. She saw Spot and smiled. + +"Look, dad, a dog! Can we help him?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey. He looks lost and sad. Maybe he has a tag with his name and address," her dad said. + +They went to Spot and petted him. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy to see them. They looked at his tag and saw his name and where he lived. + +"His name is Spot, and he lives on Maple Street. That's not far from here. Let's take him home," the girl said. + +They put Spot on a leash and walked with him. Spot followed them happily. He knew they were kind and good. + +They reached his home and saw his mom waiting for him. She was so happy to see him. She thanked the girl and her dad for bringing him back. + +"Spot, I'm glad you're safe. But you should never follow strangers or run away from home. You could get hurt or lost. You should always listen to me and stay in the yard. That's the best place for you," she said. + +Spot nodded and licked her nose. He was sorry for making her worry. He learned his lesson. He decided to never follow the bird again. He realized that his home was the perfect point for him. He had everything he needed there: his mom, his toys, his food, and his love. He was a happy dog. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play catch in the park. They have a big ball that is red and blue. They throw the ball to each other and run after it. + +One day, they see a new gate in the park. The gate is big and black and has a sign on it. The sign has words that Lily and Tom cannot read. They are curious about what is behind the gate. + +"Let's go and see," says Tom. He runs to the gate and tries to open it. But the gate is locked and does not move. + +"Tom, come back!" says Lily. She is afraid of the gate. She thinks it is serious and dangerous. She does not want to go near it. + +But Tom does not listen. He finds a stick and tries to poke the lock. He wants to open the gate and see what is inside. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud bark. A big dog comes out from behind the gate. The dog is angry and scary. It has sharp teeth and fur that is brown and black. It sees Tom and Lily and runs towards them. + +"Help!" screams Tom. He drops the stick and runs away from the gate. He is sorry that he was naughty and did not listen to Lily. + +Lily runs after Tom. She has the ball in her hand. She throws the ball at the dog. The ball hits the dog on the nose. The dog is surprised and stops. It looks at the ball and sniffs it. + +Lily and Tom use this chance to escape. They run to the other side of the park. They are safe and happy. They hug each other and say sorry. + +"Let's never go near that gate again," says Lily. + +"OK," says Tom. "Let's play catch instead." + +They smile and throw the ball to each other. They have fun and forget about the gate and the dog. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they see a new toy store. It has many beautiful toys. Lily and Tom want to go inside. + +They ask their moms if they can go. Their moms say yes, but they have to pay for the toys. Lily and Tom have some money. They saved it from their birthdays. They are happy. They run to the toy store. + +Inside, they see many beautiful toys. They want to buy them all. They pick up dolls and cars and books and games. They do not look at the prices. They go to the cashier. The cashier tells them how much they have to pay. It is a lot of money. More than Lily and Tom have. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They do not have enough money. They have to put back some toys. They do not know which ones to choose. They like them all. They start to cry. The cashier is angry. He tells them to hurry up. + +Their moms hear them cry. They come to the toy store. They see Lily and Tom with many toys. They are shocked. They ask them what they are doing. Lily and Tom tell them they want to buy the toys. Their moms are angry. They tell them they are greedy and foolish. They tell them they have to pay for the toys they picked up. They tell them they have no more money for other things. They tell them they have bad news. + +Lily and Tom are scared. They do not want to pay for the toys. They do not want to have bad news. They do not want to make their moms angry. They wish they never went to the toy store. They wish they played with their old toys. They are sorry. They say they are sorry. But it is too late. They have to pay for the toys. They have to go home with no more money. They have to face the bad news. They have no more fun. They have a bad day. The end. +Lila liked to fly. She had a big kite that looked like a bird. She took it to the park with her tutor, Sam. Sam helped her learn new things. He was very kind and fun. + +"Look, Sam, my kite is flying high!" Lila said. She held the string tight and watched the kite soar in the sky. + +"That's great, Lila. You are very good at flying kites," Sam said. He smiled and clapped his hands. + +Lila felt happy. She liked to make Sam proud. She wanted to show him something else. She saw a butterfly on a flower. It was rare. It had many colors and spots. + +"Sam, Sam, look at that!" Lila said. She pointed at the butterfly. She let go of the string. + +"Oh, Lila, be careful!" Sam said. He saw the kite fly away. He ran after it. + +Lila did not see the kite. She only saw the butterfly. She wanted to touch it. She followed it to the bushes. She reached out her hand. + +But the butterfly flew away. Lila felt sad. She looked around. She did not see Sam. She did not see the kite. She did not know where she was. + +She started to cry. She wanted Sam. She wanted her kite. She wanted to fly. +Sam was going to the hospital for an operation. He was not scared, but he was sad. He did not want to leave his home and his toys and his dog. His mom told him he could pack a bag with some things he liked. He could take them to the hospital and play with them there. + +Sam went to his room and looked for his bag. He found it under his bed. It was blue and had a picture of a rocket on it. He liked rockets. He opened his bag and put some things inside. He packed his teddy bear, his dinosaur book, his crayons and his blanket. He zipped his bag and carried it to the living room. + +His mom was waiting for him. She smiled and hugged him. She said he was very brave and she was proud of him. She said the operation would make him feel better and he would be home soon. She took his bag and put it in the car. She helped him get in his seat and buckled his belt. She gave him a kiss and said they were going to the hospital. + +Sam looked out the window and saw his dog. His dog was barking and wagging his tail. He wanted to say goodbye to his dog. He rolled down his window and waved to his dog. He said, "I love you, Spot. I will see you later." His dog barked and licked his hand. He rolled up his window and smiled. + +The car drove away. Sam felt a little nervous, but he was also curious. He wondered what the hospital would look like. He wondered what the operation would do. He wondered if he would make new friends there. He held his teddy bear and looked at his bag. He had packed many things he liked. He felt happy and safe. He was ready for his operation. +Lila was a restless bird. She did not like to nap in the nest with her brothers and sisters. She wanted to fly and see new things. One day, she saw a shiny feather on the ground. She flew down to get it. It was blue and green and sparkled in the sun. + +But when she picked up the feather, she heard a loud roar. It was a big cat. The cat saw Lila and wanted to catch her. Lila was scared. She dropped the feather and flew away as fast as she could. The cat chased her, but Lila was faster. She reached the nest and hid under her mother's wing. + +Lila's mother was worried. She asked Lila what happened. Lila told her about the feather and the cat. Lila's mother hugged her and said, "You are very brave, but you are also very lucky. The feather was not worth the risk. You should nap with your family and stay safe. There are many dangers in the world for little birds." + +Lila nodded. She was sorry for being restless. She snuggled with her mother and her brothers and sisters. She felt warm and cozy. She closed her eyes and napped. She dreamed of flying and seeing new things, but with her family by her side. +Anna and Ben like to race each other. They run fast in the park, on the sidewalk, and in the backyard. They always have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, they see a magazine on the table. It has a picture of a big race with many cars. The cars are shiny and colorful. Anna and Ben want to see more. + +"Can we look at the magazine, Mom?" they ask. + +Mom is busy in the kitchen. She says, "Not now, sweeties. I need to finish cooking. You can look at the magazine later." + +Anna and Ben are impatient. They want to look at the magazine now. They think of a plan. + +"Let's race to the table and grab the magazine," Ben whispers to Anna. + +"OK, let's go," Anna whispers back. + +They sneak to the table and count to three. Then they race to the magazine and try to grab it. But they are too fast and clumsy. They bump into the table and knock over the magazine. The pages fly everywhere. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the mess and the children. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry and ashamed. + +"We wanted to look at the magazine, Mom," Anna says. + +"We like to race, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom sighs and smiles. She picks up the magazine and the children. + +"I know you like to race, but you have to be careful and respectful. The magazine is not a toy. It belongs to Dad. He likes to read it. You can look at it with him later, OK?" + +"OK, Mom," Anna and Ben say. + +They hug Mom and say sorry. Mom hugs them back and says she loves them. + +They go to the couch and sit with Mom. They wait for Dad to come home and show them the magazine. They still like to race, but they learn to be patient. +Tom and Anna like to build things with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build houses, cars, animals and more. They have fun playing with their blocks. + +One day, Tom and Anna decide to build a big tower with all their blocks. They want to make it as high as they can. They work hard and help each other. They put block on top of block, and the tower grows taller and taller. + +But then, something happens. A big wind comes and blows the tower down. The blocks fall and make a loud noise. Tom and Anna are sad. They look at their broken tower and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Anna and their blocks. She hugs them and says, "Don't cry, my loves. It's OK. You can build another tower later. But now, I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +Mom takes Tom and Anna to the kitchen. There, they see a big cake with candles, balloons, and gifts. Mom says, "It's your birthday, Tom and Anna. You are twins, and you are three years old today. This is your party. Happy birthday, my loves." + +Tom and Anna are happy. They forget about their tower and smile. They blow the candles, eat the cake, and open the gifts. They play with their new toys and their friends. They have a fine party. They thank Mom and hug her. They are happy. +Ben liked to wander in the park with his mom. He saw many things that made him happy. He saw birds, flowers, swings and slides. He also saw a dog that was big and brown. The dog was running and barking with a ball in his mouth. + +Ben wanted to play with the dog. He ran after the dog and called, "Dog, dog, come here!" But the dog did not hear him. The dog was too busy with his ball. Ben ran faster and faster, but he could not catch the dog. + +Ben did not see where he was going. He bumped into a tree that was hard and rough. He fell down and hurt his knee. He cried, "Ow, ow, it hurts!" He looked for his mom, but he could not see her. He felt scared and alone. + +The dog heard Ben's cry. He stopped playing with his ball and ran to Ben. He licked Ben's face and wagged his tail. He wanted to make Ben feel better. Ben stopped crying and smiled. He hugged the dog and said, "Thank you, dog, you are nice!" + +Ben's mom heard Ben's voice and saw him with the dog. She ran to them and said, "Ben, are you okay? I was looking for you!" She checked Ben's knee and said, "It's not bad, just a little scratch. You are brave!" She also petted the dog and said, "You are a good dog, thank you for helping Ben!" + +Ben and his mom said goodbye to the dog and his owner, who was also in the park. They walked back to their car and went home. Ben was happy. He had a new friend, the dog. He also learned a lesson. He should not wander too far from his mom. He should always stay close to her. She loved him and kept him safe. +Tim and Lily were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Tim had a sword and a shield, and Lily had a bow and arrows. They pretended to fight the big dragon that lived in the bushes. + +"Watch out, Tim! The dragon is coming!" Lily shouted. She shot an arrow at the dragon, but it missed. + +"Ha ha, you can't catch me, dragon!" Tim said. He ran towards the dragon and swung his sword. But the dragon was too fast and bit his shield. + +"Ow, that hurt!" Tim cried. He dropped his sword and shield and ran away. + +Lily saw a purple scarf on the clothesline. She had an idea. She grabbed the scarf and ran after Tim. + +"Tim, wait! I have a weapon for you!" she said. + +"What weapon?" Tim asked. + +"A purple scarf! We can tie it around the dragon's mouth and make it stop biting!" Lily said. + +"Wow, that's a good weapon!" Tim said. He took the scarf and followed Lily. + +They sneaked up behind the dragon and threw the scarf over its head. Then they pulled it tight and tied a knot. + +"Yay, we did it! We tied the dragon!" they cheered. + +The dragon tried to roar, but it only made a muffled sound. It shook its head and tried to get the scarf off. + +"Shh, dragon, be quiet! You are our pet now!" Tim and Lily said. They patted the dragon's back and gave it some cookies. + +The dragon stopped struggling and ate the cookies. It liked Tim and Lily. They played with the dragon until it was time to go inside. They untied the scarf and said goodbye to the dragon. + +"See you tomorrow, dragon!" they said. + +"Bye bye, knights!" the dragon said. It was a friendly dragon after all. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a toy gun and a pot. They pretended to be cowboys and robbers. + +"Bang, bang, I shoot you, robber!" Lily said, pointing the gun at Ben. + +"No, you don't, cowboy! I have a pot on my head. It is very strong. Your gun cannot hurt me!" Ben said, holding the pot over his head. + +They ran around the garden, shooting and dodging. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they saw a bird on a tree. It was a charming bird, with bright colors and a sweet song. + +"Look, a bird!" Lily said, forgetting their game. + +"Let's shoot it!" Ben said, aiming the gun at the bird. + +"No, don't do that! That is mean and bad!" Lily said, grabbing the gun from Ben. + +"Why not? It is just a bird. It is fun to shoot things!" Ben said, trying to get the gun back. + +"No, it is not fun to shoot living things. It is cruel and wrong. The bird is beautiful and harmless. It does not deserve to be hurt. You should be kind and gentle to animals, not hurt them!" Lily said, holding the gun away from Ben. + +They argued and tugged at the gun. The bird flew away, scared by the noise. + +They stopped and looked at each other. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +"You are right, Lily. I was wrong. I am sorry. I should not have tried to shoot the bird. It was a bad thing to do. I will not do it again." Ben said, letting go of the gun. + +"I am sorry, too, Ben. I should not have yelled at you. I was angry and scared. I will not do that again." Lily said, giving the gun to Ben. + +They hugged and made up. They decided to play something else, something that did not hurt anyone. + +They learned that shooting living things is not fun, but cruel. They learned that being kind and gentle is better than being mean and bad. They learned to respect and protect animals, not harm them. +Lily and Tom are playing in their room. They have many toys, but they like to make new ones. They find a big box and some string. They have an idea. + +"Let's make a kite!" Lily says. "We can test it in the yard." + +"Good idea!" Tom says. "But how do we make a kite?" + +They look around and see some paper, some tape, and some crayons. They cut the paper into a diamond shape. They tape a stick across the middle. They color the paper with crayons. They tie the string to the stick. They have a kite! + +They run to the yard with their kite. They hold the string and run. The kite flies in the air. They are happy. + +"Look, our kite is flying!" Lily says. + +"It's so pretty!" Tom says. + +But then, the wind blows too hard. The kite goes higher and higher. It hits the ceiling of the porch. It gets stuck. + +"Oh no, our kite!" Lily says. + +"Let's get it down!" Tom says. + +They pull the string, but it does not work. The kite is too high. They need help. + +They see their dad coming home. They run to him. + +"Dad, dad, help us!" Lily says. + +"What's wrong, kids?" Dad says. + +"Our kite is stuck on the ceiling!" Tom says. + +Dad looks at the porch. He sees the kite. He smiles. + +"That's a nice kite you made," he says. "But it's not a good place for it." + +He gets a ladder. He climbs up. He is gentle. He does not break the kite. He takes it down. He gives it to Lily and Tom. + +"Here you go, kids," he says. "Your kite is safe. But next time, be careful where you fly it." + +"Thank you, dad!" Lily and Tom say. + +They hug their dad. They hug their kite. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big rubber duck that could squirt water. They always took the duck to the bathtub when it was time to wash. + +One day, their mom said, "Ben and Lily, it's time for your bath. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." But Ben and Lily did not want to stop playing. They said, "Mom, can we play a little more? Please, please, please!" + +Mom said, "No, you have to take your bath now. It's getting late and you have to go to bed soon. Don't delay, or you will miss your bedtime story." She took their hands and led them to the bathroom. + +Ben and Lily were not happy. They did not like to wash. They liked to play. They thought of a plan to make mom go away. They said, "Mom, we are hungry. Can we have a snack before the bath?" + +Mom said, "No, you already had dinner. You can have a snack tomorrow. Now get in the bathtub and wash with the duck." She filled the bathtub with warm water and soap bubbles. She put the duck in the water and said, "Have fun, but don't splash too much." + +Ben and Lily got in the bathtub, but they did not wash. They played with the duck and splashed water everywhere. They laughed and giggled and made a big mess. They did not see that mom had left the bathroom and closed the door. + +Mom went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. She saw a bottle of hot sauce on the counter. She had a bad idea. She said, "Ben and Lily are being naughty. They don't want to wash. They want to play. I will teach them a lesson. I will make their bath spicy." + +She took the bottle of hot sauce and went back to the bathroom. She opened the door and said, "Ben and Lily, are you done with your bath?" But Ben and Lily did not hear her. They were too busy playing. Mom poured the hot sauce in the bathtub and said, "There, now your bath is spicy. Enjoy!" + +Ben and Lily felt a burning sensation on their skin. They screamed and cried. They said, "Mom, what did you do? It hurts, it hurts! Help us, help us!" But mom did not help them. She said, "That's what you get for delaying your bath. Now you have to stay in the bathtub until you wash off the hot sauce. And no bedtime story for you." + +Ben and Lily were very sad and very angry. They hated mom and they hated the duck. They wished they had listened to mom and taken their bath earlier. They learned a hard lesson. They never delayed their bath again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a ball. They pass the ball to each other. They have fun. + +One day, it is very hot. Tom and Sam are sweaty. They want to cool down. They see a fan in the house. The fan is big and round. It makes wind. + +"Can we play with the fan?" Tom asks Sam. + +"OK, but be careful. The fan can hurt you." Sam says. + +They go to the fan. They turn it on. The fan makes a loud noise. It blows their hair. They laugh. + +They try to pass the ball to the fan. They want to see what happens. The ball hits the fan. The fan breaks. The ball flies away. The fan stops. + +"Oh no! We broke the fan!" Tom says. + +"Run! Mom will be angry!" Sam says. + +They run away. They hide under the bed. They are scared. + +Mom comes home. She sees the broken fan. She is not happy. She looks for Tom and Sam. She finds them under the bed. + +"Who broke the fan?" Mom asks. + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They do not want to tell. + +"It was me." Tom says. + +"No, it was me." Sam says. + +They both say sorry. Mom is not angry anymore. She hugs them. + +"It's OK. I know you did not mean to break the fan. But next time, be more careful. The fan is not a toy. The fan is to make cool wind." Mom says. + +Tom and Sam nod. They say sorry again. They promise to be more careful. Mom smiles. She gives them a new ball. They say thank you. They go outside. They play with the new ball. They pass the ball to each other. They have fun. +Lila loved to fly her pastel kite in the park. She liked how it looked in the blue sky, with its pink and yellow and green colors. She liked how it made her feel free and happy, like a bird. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her kite. She saw a big boy with a harsh face and a black kite. He looked at her pastel kite and said, "That's a baby kite. It's too weak and silly. My kite is better. It's strong and cool." + +Lila felt sad and angry. She said, "No, my kite is not a baby kite. It's a beautiful kite. It's not weak and silly. It's fun and smart. Your kite is not better. It's ugly and mean." + +The big boy laughed and said, "Oh, yeah? Let's see whose kite can fly higher and faster. I bet my kite can beat your kite any day." + +Lila did not want to play with the big boy, but she did not want to let him bully her. She said, "OK, let's have a kite race. But if I win, you have to say sorry and leave me alone." + +The big boy agreed and said, "Fine, but if I win, you have to give me your pastel kite and go home crying." + +They both ran to a big field and let their kites fly. The wind was strong and the kites soared high. Lila's pastel kite danced and spun in the air, while the big boy's black kite cut and dashed. They both pulled and tugged on their strings, trying to make their kites go higher and faster. + +But then, something bad happened. The big boy's black kite got too close to Lila's pastel kite and tangled its string. The big boy pulled harder, hoping to free his kite, but he only made it worse. The string snapped and both kites fell to the ground. + +Lila ran to her pastel kite and picked it up. It was torn and dirty, but she still loved it. She looked at the big boy and saw that his black kite was also torn and dirty. He looked sad and angry. + +Lila felt sorry for him, even though he was mean to her. She said, "I'm sorry your kite broke. Maybe we can fix it together. Or maybe we can share my pastel kite. It's big enough for two." + +The big boy looked at her and said, "You're sorry? But you won the race. You should be happy. Why are you nice to me? I was mean to you." + +Lila said, "Because I don't like to be mean. I like to be nice. And I like to fly kites. They make me happy. Don't you like to be happy?" + +The big boy thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I do. But I don't have many friends. And I don't have many toys. That's why I'm mean. I'm sorry I was mean to you. Can we be friends?" + +Lila smiled and said, "Yes, we can. And we can fly kites together. Maybe we can find more colors and make a rainbow kite. That would be fun." + +They both hugged and went to find their moms. They told them what happened and asked them to help them fix their kites. Their moms were proud of them and agreed. They all went to a nearby shop and bought some glue and tape and paper and scissors. They worked together and made a new kite. It was pastel and black and had a big smiley face on it. They named it Happy. + +They went back to the park and let their kite fly. It was the most beautiful kite in the sky. It made them feel free and happy, like birds. They laughed and played and became good friends. And they learned that being nice is better than being mean. And that flying kites is fun. The end. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were dinosaurs. Tim was a big T-rex with sharp teeth and a loud roar. Lily was a stegosaurus with a long tail and spikes on her back. + +"Roar!" Tim said, chasing Lily. "I am hungry. I want to eat you!" + +"No, no!" Lily said, running away. "You can't catch me. I am too fast and too spiky!" + +They ran around the trees and the swings, having fun. They saw a big pile of leaves. Tim had an idea. + +"Roar!" he said, jumping into the leaves. "I got you! You are my lunch!" + +Lily giggled and jumped into the leaves too. She tickled Tim with her spikes. + +"Stop, stop!" Tim said, laughing. "You are too ticklish. You are not delicious!" + +They rolled in the leaves, smiling. They were not really dinosaurs. They were friends. +Sam and Mia were friends. They liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the yard. They wanted to make a boat with the box. + +"Let's go to the island!" Sam said. He had a map with a picture of an island. He showed it to Mia. + +"OK, let's go!" Mia said. She had a hat and a bag. She put them in the box. + +They pushed the box to the pond. They got in the box. They used sticks to row. They pretended they were on the sea. + +The pond was not very big. They soon reached the other side. There was a patch of grass. They got out of the box. They called it the island. + +"This is our island!" Sam said. He put the map on the grass. He pointed to the island. + +"What is the name of our island?" Mia asked. She looked at the map. + +Sam thought for a moment. He wanted to give the island a good name. But it was difficult. He did not know many words. + +He looked at Mia. She had a hat and a bag. He had an idea. + +"Let's name our island Hatbag!" he said. + +Mia smiled. She liked the name. She thought it was funny. + +"Hatbag is a good name!" she said. She clapped her hands. + +They hugged each other. They were happy. They had a boat and an island. They had a lot of fun. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a shiny bracelet on the grass. It has many colors and makes a jingly sound. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lila says. "It is so cool!" + +"Can I see?" Ben asks. He takes the bracelet and puts it on his wrist. "It is cool. I like it." + +Lila feels sad. She wants the bracelet too. She thinks of a plan. She says, "Ben, do you want to play hide and seek?" + +"Okay," Ben says. He likes to play hide and seek. + +Lila says, "You hide first. I will count to ten. Then I will find you." + +Ben nods. He runs to find a good hiding spot. He hides behind a big tree. He covers his eyes with his hands. He thinks Lila will not find him. + +Lila counts to ten. She does not look for Ben. She runs to the tree where Ben is hiding. She sees the bracelet on his wrist. She takes it off quickly. She puts it on her wrist. She runs away. + +Ben waits for Lila. He waits and waits. He does not hear Lila. He uncovers his eyes. He looks at his wrist. He sees the bracelet is gone. He feels angry. He shouts, "Lila, where are you? Give me back my bracelet!" + +Lila hears Ben. She feels guilty. She knows she did a bad thing. She goes back to the tree. She sees Ben. He looks sad and mad. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lila says. "I took your bracelet. It was not nice. Here, you can have it back." + +Ben takes the bracelet. He says, "Thank you, Lila. I'm sorry I was mad. It was not fair. Do you want to share the bracelet?" + +Lila smiles. She says, "Yes, I do. You are a good friend. Do you want to play something else?" + +Ben smiles too. He says, "Yes, I do. You are a good friend too. How about we play tag?" + +Lila and Ben play tag. They take turns wearing the bracelet. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Mia were young friends who liked to play at the beach. One day, they saw a big boat with many people on it. The people had nets and hooks and they were trying to catch dolphins. + +"Look, Tom, they are hurting the dolphins!" Mia said. "We have to help them!" + +Tom nodded and ran to the water. He saw a dolphin that was stuck in a net. He swam to the dolphin and tried to untie the net. The dolphin looked at Tom with sad eyes and made a soft sound. + +"Hello, dolphin, I am Tom. I will help you get free. Don't be afraid," Tom said. + +The dolphin nodded and let Tom work on the net. Tom was brave and strong and he managed to free the dolphin. The dolphin was happy and thanked Tom with a kiss on the cheek. Tom smiled and hugged the dolphin. + +"Good job, Tom!" Mia shouted from the shore. "You saved the dolphin!" + +The people on the boat saw what Tom did and they were angry. They shouted at Tom and threw more nets and hooks at him and the dolphin. Tom and the dolphin were scared and they swam away from the boat. + +"Come on, dolphin, follow me. We have to surrender to the boat. They are too many and too mean. We have to find a safe place to hide," Tom said. + +The dolphin agreed and followed Tom. They swam to a cave under the water where they could not be seen. They waited there until the boat left. Then they came out and saw Mia waiting for them. + +"Mia, you are here! I am so glad to see you!" Tom said. + +"Tom, you are here! I am so proud of you!" Mia said. + +They hugged and kissed and then they played with the dolphin. The dolphin was their new friend and they named him Blue. They had a lot of fun and they promised to protect Blue from the bad people. They were happy and they never surrendered. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big tree. The tree has many leaves. The leaves are red and yellow and brown. Tom and Sam want to climb the tree. They think it is fun. + +Tom goes first. He climbs up and up. He reaches a high branch. He looks down and smiles. He feels brave. He says to Sam, "Come on, Sam. Climb up. It is fun." + +Sam is scared. He does not like heights. He says to Tom, "No, Tom. I do not want to climb. It is too high. I want to stay down." + +Tom laughs. He says to Sam, "You are a baby. You are not brave. You are silly. I am better than you." + +Sam feels sad. He feels bad. He says to Tom, "No, Tom. You are not nice. You are mean. You are not my friend." + +Tom does not listen. He says to Sam, "Go away, Sam. I do not need you. I have the tree. The tree is my friend." + +Sam goes away. He walks to the swings. He swings by himself. He feels lonely. + +Tom stays on the tree. He feels proud. He thinks he is the best. He does not need Sam. He does not need anyone. + +But then, the wind blows. The wind is strong. The wind shakes the tree. The tree shakes Tom. Tom loses his grip. He falls. + +He falls and falls. He screams. He is scared. He hurts himself. He lands on the ground. He cries. + +He looks around. He sees no one. He is alone. He has no friend. He has no tree. He has nothing. + +He remembers Sam. He remembers how Sam was nice to him. He remembers how Sam played with him. He remembers how Sam was his friend. + +He feels sorry. He feels bad. He wants Sam. He wants his friend. + +He gets up. He limps. He is hurt. He looks for Sam. He sees Sam on the swings. He runs to Sam. He says to Sam, "Sam, Sam. I am sorry. I was mean. I was silly. You are brave. You are better than me. You are my friend. Please, be my friend." + +Sam sees Tom. He sees Tom is hurt. He sees Tom is sad. He feels sorry for Tom. He says to Tom, "Tom, Tom. I am glad you are okay. I was worried. You are not mean. You are not silly. You are brave. You are my friend. Of course, I am your friend." + +Tom and Sam hug. They are happy. They are friends. They learn a lesson. They learn to be nice. They learn to be careful. They learn to be friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. But today, Ben has a new toy. It is a big robot. It can move and talk and make noises. Ben says it is his power toy. He says he is the boss of the robot and the boss of Anna. + +Anna does not like this. She wants to play with the robot too. She asks Ben to share. But Ben says no. He says the robot is only for smart kids. He says Anna is not smart. He says she is silly and slow. He makes the robot say mean things to Anna. + +Anna frowns. She feels sad and angry. She thinks Ben is not a good friend. She thinks he is mean and rude. She does not want to play with him anymore. She walks away. She looks for another toy. + +She sees a big box. It is empty and open. She has an idea. She goes inside the box. She closes the flaps. She pretends the box is a spaceship. She makes spaceship noises. She imagines she is flying to the moon. + +Ben sees Anna in the box. He is curious. He wants to know what she is doing. He stops playing with the robot. He walks to the box. He opens a flap. He sees Anna smiling. + +"Hi, Ben," Anna says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"What are you playing?" Ben asks. + +"I'm playing spaceship," Anna says. "I'm going to the moon. Do you want to come?" + +Ben looks at the box. He looks at the robot. He thinks the box looks more fun. He thinks the robot is boring. He nods. + +"Yes, I want to play with you," Ben says. "Can I come in?" + +"Sure, you can come in," Anna says. "But you have to be nice. And you have to share. And you have to say sorry." + +Ben says sorry. He says he was wrong. He says Anna is smart. He says he wants to be her friend. He goes inside the box. He closes the flap. He makes spaceship noises. He imagines he is flying to the moon with Anna. They are happy. They have fun. They forget about the robot. They do not need a power toy. They have each other. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with dolls. They had many dolls with pretty dresses and shoes. They also had a big box of bows. They liked to put bows on their dolls' hair and make them look nice. + +One day, a new girl came to their school. Her name was Mia. She had a big doll with a bad face. She did not smile or say hello to anyone. She sat by herself and played with her doll. + +Lily and Tom wanted to be nice to Mia. They went to her and said, "Hi, Mia. We are Lily and Tom. Do you want to join us and play with dolls?" + +Mia looked at them and said, "No, I don't. Your dolls are ugly and boring. My doll is the best. She has a big bow on her hair. See?" + +She showed them her doll's bow. It was big and red, but it was also dirty and torn. Lily and Tom did not like Mia's bow. They thought it was ugly and rude. + +They said, "We don't like your bow. It is bad. Our bows are nice and clean. See?" + +They showed Mia their box of bows. They had many bows of different colors and shapes. They were shiny and pretty. Mia looked at their bows and felt jealous. She wanted their bows for her doll. + +She said, "Give me your bows. I want them for my doll. She deserves them more than your dolls." + +Lily and Tom said, "No, we won't. These are our bows. We share them with each other, but not with you. You are bad. You don't know how to be a friend." + +Mia got angry and tried to grab their box of bows. Lily and Tom held on to it and pulled it back. They started to fight over the box of bows. The box fell to the ground and the bows spilled out. Some of the bows got broken and dirty. + +Lily and Tom felt sad and sorry. They looked at their bows and said, "Oh no, what have we done? We ruined our bows. We were silly and mean. We should not have fought with Mia. We should have been kind and patient." + +Mia felt sad and sorry too. She looked at her doll and said, "Oh no, what have I done? I ruined their bows. I was greedy and rude. I should not have asked for their bows. I should have been friendly and polite." + +They all felt bad and wanted to make up. They said to each other, "We are sorry. We were wrong. Can we be friends?" + +They nodded and smiled. They hugged and said, "Yes, we can. We can be friends." + +They picked up their bows and their dolls. They decided to share their bows and play with their dolls together. They learned that being nice and sharing is better than being bad and fighting. They were happy and had fun. +Lily and Lola were twins. They looked the same, but they liked different things. Lily liked to eat fruits and vegetables. Lola liked to eat sweets and chips. One day, their mom made a big salad for lunch. Lily was happy, but Lola was not. + +"I don't want to eat salad. It is dull and green. I want to eat cake. It is sweet and pink," Lola said. + +"You should eat salad. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. Cake is bad for you. It makes you sick and tired," Lily said. + +But Lola did not listen. She pushed her plate away and ran to the kitchen. She found a big cake in the fridge and ate it all by herself. She felt happy for a while, but then she felt sick. Her tummy hurt and she had a headache. She wished she had eaten salad. + +Lily saw Lola lying on the couch. She felt sorry for her twin. She brought her a glass of water and a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. You were right. Salad is better than cake. Cake is too sweet and makes me sick. Can you forgive me?" Lola said. + +"Of course, I forgive you. You are my twin and I love you. Next time, try to eat some salad. It is not dull. It is tasty and colorful. And you can have a little cake as a treat. But not too much," Lily said. + +Lola nodded and smiled. She drank the water and hugged Lily back. She learned her lesson. She decided to eat more fruits and vegetables and less sweets and chips. She wanted to be strong and healthy like Lily. + +The moral of the story is: You should eat a balanced diet and not overindulge in junk food. It is good for your health and happiness. +Ben and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben said, showing his creation to his sister. + +"Wow, Ben, that's very good!" Lily said, admiring his tower. "Can I join you and help you make it bigger?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can join me. Here, take some blocks and add them to the tower." Ben said, handing her some blocks. + +They worked together to make the tower taller and taller, until it reached the ceiling. They were very happy and proud of their tower. + +"Ben, Lily, it's time for a snack!" Mom called from the kitchen. + +"Yay, snack time!" Ben and Lily said, leaving their tower and running to the kitchen. + +Mom had prepared some juice and cookies for them. She poured some juice into two cups and gave them to Ben and Lily. + +"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your snack. But be careful with the juice, don't spill it on the floor or the couch." Mom said, smiling. + +"OK, Mom, we will be careful." Ben and Lily said, taking their cups and cookies. + +They sat on the couch and sipped their juice and ate their cookies. They were very thirsty and hungry after playing with the blocks. + +"Ben, can I tell you a secret?" Lily whispered to Ben. + +"Sure, Lily, what is it?" Ben whispered back. + +"I think Mom is very serious today. Did you see her face when she gave us the juice?" Lily said, looking at Mom. + +"Why do you think she is serious, Lily?" Ben asked, curious. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe she is worried about something. Maybe we should give her a hug and tell her we love her." Lily suggested, feeling sorry for Mom. + +"I think that's a good idea, Lily. Let's finish our snack and then give Mom a hug and tell her we love her." Ben agreed, nodding. + +They finished their snack and put their cups and plates in the sink. Then they ran to Mom and hugged her tightly. + +"Mom, we love you!" Ben and Lily said, smiling. + +Mom was surprised and touched by their gesture. She hugged them back and kissed them on their cheeks. + +"I love you too, Ben and Lily. You are the best kids in the world. Thank you for being so sweet and thoughtful." Mom said, feeling happy. + +They all smiled and cuddled on the couch. They felt warm and cozy and loved. They forgot about the tower and the juice and the serious face. They only remembered the hug and the love. +Ben hates the dark. He thinks there are scary things in the dark that want to hurt him. He always sleeps with a light on in his room. But one night, the light goes out. Ben is fearful. He wants to cry for his mom and dad, but he is too afraid to make a sound. + +He hears a noise outside his door. He thinks it is one of the scary things. He pulls his blanket over his head and hopes it will go away. But the noise gets louder and louder. He hears the knob turn. He is very fearful. He thinks the scary thing is coming in. + +But then he sees a light. It is his mom. She has a flashlight. She says, "Don't be afraid, Ben. It's just me. The power went out. I came to check on you." She hugs him and kisses him. She says, "There is nothing to be afraid of in the dark. There are no scary things. Only your toys and your books and your pictures. See?" She shines the flashlight around his room. Ben sees his teddy bear, his train, his alphabet, and his family photos. He feels better. + +He says, "I love you, mom. Thank you for the light." She says, "I love you, too, Ben. You're very brave. Do you want to sleep with me and dad until the power comes back?" Ben nods. He holds his mom's hand and follows her to their room. He sleeps with them in their big bed. He is not fearful anymore. He is happy. +Lily was a princess who liked to play dress-up. She had a big box of clothes and jewels in her room. She liked to wear a delicate veil over her head and pretend she was a bride. She would part the veil and smile at her mirror. + +One day, her brother Max came into her room. He wanted to play with her. He saw the veil and grabbed it. "What is this?" he asked. + +"That is my veil. It is mine. Give it back!" Lily said. She was angry. + +Max did not listen. He pulled the veil and ran away. Lily chased him. She wanted her veil. + +They ran down the stairs and into the garden. Max was faster than Lily. He reached the rose bush and hid behind it. He thought he was safe. + +But he did not see the thorns. They caught the veil and tore it. Max heard a rip. He looked at the veil and saw a big hole. He felt bad. + +Lily caught up with him. She saw the veil and cried. "You broke my veil! It was delicate and pretty. Now it is ruined!" she said. + +Max was sorry. He did not mean to break the veil. He hugged Lily and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I was silly. I did not know the veil was delicate. I will fix it for you." + +Lily stopped crying. She looked at Max and said, "Thank you, Max. You are a good brother. But next time, please ask before you take my things." + +Max nodded. He said, "I will, Lily. I promise. And next time, can I play dress-up with you?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, you can. But you have to wear a veil too." + +They laughed and went back to the house. They found some thread and a needle and tried to fix the veil. They had fun playing dress-up together. They were happy. +Tom and Anna were playing in their room. It was very hot outside, so they had a fan to make them cool. The fan was big and loud, and it blew air on them. + +"Tom, can I have the fan?" Anna asked. She was feeling very hot and sweaty. + +"No, Anna, it is my turn. You had it before," Tom said. He was feeling cool and happy. + +"But I am very hot, Tom. Please share the fan with me," Anna said. She was feeling sad and angry. + +"No, Anna, go away. The fan is mine," Tom said. He was feeling mean and selfish. + +Anna was very upset. She wanted to have the fan, too. She thought of a plan. She saw a ball on the floor. She picked it up and threw it at the fan. She hoped to break the fan and make Tom share with her. + +But the ball did not break the fan. It bounced off the fan and hit Tom on the head. Tom cried out loud. He was feeling hurt and scared. + +"Anna, why did you do that? You are very bad. You hurt me and the fan," Tom said. He was feeling angry and sad. + +Anna was scared, too. She did not mean to hurt Tom or the fan. She wanted to prevent Tom from being mean, but she made things worse. She felt sorry and ashamed. + +"I am sorry, Tom. I did not want to hurt you or the fan. I was very hot and you were very mean. I wanted to share the fan with you," Anna said. She was feeling sorry and sad. + +Tom looked at Anna. He saw that she was sorry and sad. He felt sorry and sad, too. He realized that he was mean and selfish. He wanted to share the fan with Anna, too. + +"I am sorry, too, Anna. I did not want to hurt you or the fan, either. I was cool and happy, but you were hot and unhappy. I should have shared the fan with you," Tom said. He was feeling sorry and happy. + +Anna and Tom hugged each other. They were feeling sorry and happy. They decided to share the fan and play nicely. They turned on the fan and enjoyed the cool air. They were not hot or mean anymore. They were cool and kind. +Lily loved to read books. She read books every day. She read books about animals, and colors, and shapes. She read books in her room, and in the garden, and in the car. She read books when she was happy, and when she was sad, and when she was bored. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought a book with her. She wanted to read her book on the bench. But there were many kids in the park. They were playing and running and shouting. They were having fun. Lily did not like the noise. She wanted to read her book in quiet. + +She saw a pass near the bench. The pass was a way to go to another place. Lily thought maybe the other place was quiet. She left her book on the bench. She walked to the pass. She went through the pass. She saw a big tree. She saw a swing. She saw a pond. She saw a duck. She thought maybe she could read her book here. + +But she did not have her book. She left her book on the bench. She ran back to the pass. She went through the pass. She saw the bench. But she did not see her book. She saw a boy. The boy had her book. He was reading her book. He was smiling. He looked happy. + +Lily felt sad. She wanted her book back. She went to the boy. She said, "That is my book. Give it to me." The boy looked at her. He said, "I'm sorry. I did not know it was your book. I found it on the bench. I like to read books too. Do you want to read it with me?" Lily looked at the boy. He was nice. He liked books too. She said, "OK. We can read it together." The boy smiled. He said, "Thank you. What is your name?" Lily said, "My name is Lily. What is yours?" The boy said, "My name is Sam. Nice to meet you, Lily." They sat on the bench. They read the book together. They became friends. + +Lily learned a lesson. She learned that books are good to read. But books are also good to share. She learned that reading books can make you happy. But reading books with a friend can make you happier. She learned that quiet is good to read. But noise can also be good to play. She learned that the park is a good place to read books. But it is also a good place to meet friends. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Tom had a car. They liked to make up stories with their toys and act them out. + +"Look, my doll is a princess and she lives in a castle," Sara said, holding her doll high. + +"My car is a dragon and he can fly and breathe fire," Tom said, zooming his car around. + +They were having fun, but then they heard a cry from the other room. It was their infant brother, Ben, who had woken up from his nap. Their mom went to check on him and told Sara and Tom to keep playing quietly. + +Sara and Tom nodded, but they were curious about Ben. They wanted to see him and play with him too. They decided to sneak into his room and surprise him. + +They tiptoed to his room and opened the door. They saw Ben lying in his crib, kicking his legs and making noises. He looked happy to see them. + +"Hi, Ben!" Sara and Tom said together, smiling. + +Ben smiled back and reached out his arms. Sara and Tom climbed into his crib and hugged him. They gave him some of their toys to play with. + +"Look, Ben, this is a princess and this is a dragon," Sara said, showing him her doll and Tom's car. + +"Wow, you are so creative, Sara," Tom said, admiring her story. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are creative too," Sara said, complimenting his car. + +They played with Ben for a while, making him laugh and giggle. They forgot about their mom and the time. + +Suddenly, they heard their mom's voice from the living room. + +"Sara, Tom, where are you? It's time for lunch!" + +Sara and Tom gasped. They had vanished from the living room and their mom did not know where they were. They quickly got out of Ben's crib and ran to the living room. + +"Sorry, mom, we were playing with Ben," Sara said, holding her doll. + +"We wanted to surprise him and make him happy," Tom said, holding his car. + +Their mom looked at them and smiled. She was not angry, but amused. + +"Well, you certainly surprised me too. You are very creative, but next time, please tell me where you are going," she said, hugging them. + +"OK, mom, we will," Sara and Tom said, nodding. + +They followed their mom to the kitchen, where a delicious lunch was waiting for them. They ate and talked about their toys and their stories. They were happy and loved. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys. They have dolls, cars, blocks, and animals. Sometimes they share their toys. Sometimes they fight over their toys. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a needle in the box. They do not know what it is. It is shiny and pointy. Lily wants to play with it. She thinks it is a fairy wand. She takes it from the box. + +"Give me that!" Ben says. He thinks it is a rocket. He wants to play with it. He tries to grab it from Lily. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. She holds it tight. She waves it in the air. + +"Stop it!" Ben says. He pushes Lily. Lily falls down. The needle pokes her hand. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily says. She drops the needle. She shows her hand to Ben. There is a red dot on her hand. It hurts. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Ben says. He feels bad. He picks up the needle. He throws it in the trash. He hugs Lily. He says, "I will pay you a hug. Are you okay?" + +Lily stops crying. She hugs Ben back. She says, "I'm okay. Thank you for the hug. I will pay you a kiss. Are you ready?" + +Ben nods. He is ready. He smiles. He says, "I love you, Lily." + +"I love you, Ben." Lily says. + +They go back to the box. They find another toy. They play together. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks in the living room. They like to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They have many colors and shapes of blocks. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben says, showing his block tower to his sister. "It is taller than you!" + +Lily smiles and claps her hands. "Wow, Ben, that is a great tower! Can I help you make it bigger?" + +Ben nods and gives Lily some blocks. They work together to add more blocks to the tower. They are having fun. + +But then, Max, their dog, runs into the living room. He is excited and wants to play with Lily and Ben. He does not see the block tower. He jumps and barks and wags his tail. + +"Oh no, Max!" Lily and Ben shout, as they see Max knock over the block tower with his paw. The blocks fall and break and scatter on the floor. The tower is gone. + +"Bad dog, Max!" Ben says, frowning. "You broke our tower! Go away!" + +Max looks sad and confused. He does not understand why Lily and Ben are angry. He likes the blocks. He thinks they are toys for him. He picks up a block with his mouth and runs away. + +Lily and Ben are upset. They liked their tower. They want to fix it. But they do not have all the blocks. Some blocks are missing. + +"Where are the blocks, Lily?" Ben asks, looking around. "We need them to make the tower again." + +"I don't know, Ben," Lily says, shaking her head. "Maybe Max took them. Let's search for them." + +Lily and Ben start to search for the blocks. They look under the sofa, behind the curtains, in the toy box. They find some blocks, but not all of them. + +"Where are the other blocks, Lily?" Ben asks, holding the blocks he found. "We still need more." + +"I don't know, Ben," Lily says, holding the blocks she found. "Maybe Max hid them somewhere. Let's ask him." + +Lily and Ben go to find Max. They see him in the kitchen. He is lying on his bed, chewing on a block. He has more blocks around him. + +"Max, you naughty dog!" Lily and Ben say, pointing at the blocks. "You took our blocks! Give them back!" + +Max looks up and sees Lily and Ben. He wags his tail and drops the block. He thinks they want to play with him. He does not know he did something wrong. + +"Come on, Max, be a good dog," Lily says, gently. "We need the blocks to make our tower. Can we have them, please?" + +Max tilts his head and barks. He likes Lily and Ben. He wants to make them happy. He gives them the blocks he has. + +"Thank you, Max," Lily and Ben say, smiling. "You are a regular dog. We love you." + +They hug Max and pet him. Then they take the blocks and go back to the living room. They start to build their tower again. They are happy. + +Max follows them and watches them. He is happy, too. He hopes they will play with him later. He likes the blocks. He thinks they are fun. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their furry dog, Spot. One day, they saw a big tree with many fruits on it. The fruits were red and round and shiny. + +"Wow, look at those fruits!" Lily said. "They look yummy. Can we have some?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they belong to someone. Maybe they are not good for us." + +But Lily was curious. She wanted to try the fruits. She climbed the tree and picked one. She smelled it and bit it. It was sweet and juicy. + +"Mmm, this is good!" Lily said. "You should try it, Ben. It's like candy." + +Ben was not sure. He looked at the fruit. He looked at Lily. He looked at Spot, who was barking at the tree. + +"OK, I'll try it," Ben said. "But only one. And we have to promise not to tell anyone. It's our secret, OK?" + +"OK, I promise," Lily said. "It's our secret." + +They both ate the fruit and smiled. They felt happy and full. They climbed down the tree and ran to Spot. They did not see the sign that said: "Do not touch. These fruits are poisonous." +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big patch of strawberries that they planted with their mom. The strawberries were red and yummy and they loved to eat them. + +One day, they went to the garden and saw that the strawberries were ripe and ready to pick. They each took a basket and started to fill it with strawberries. But soon they began to argue. + +"I want this one, it's the biggest!" Max said, grabbing a strawberry from Lily's basket. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Lily said, pulling it back. + +They started to tug and pull and separate the strawberry in half. But then they saw that the strawberry was rotten inside and full of worms. They both dropped it and made a face. + +"Yuck, that's gross!" Max said. + +"Ew, that's nasty!" Lily said. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized that they had been greedy and selfish and wasted a good strawberry. They decided to share their baskets and pick the strawberries together. They said sorry and hugged each other. + +They filled their baskets with fresh and yummy strawberries and took them to their mom. She was happy to see them and praised them for being kind and generous. She made them a delicious strawberry pie and they ate it with whipped cream. They learned that sharing is caring and that it makes everything more yummy. +Tim and Sam were playing with their new toy. It was a laser gun that made bright lights and noises. They liked to pretend they were space heroes and shoot at the bad guys. + +"Bang! Bang! You're dead, evil alien!" Tim shouted, pointing his laser at Sam. + +"No, I'm not! You missed me!" Sam said, dodging behind the sofa. "You have a fake laser, it doesn't work!" + +"Yes, it does! It's real, I got it from the store!" Tim said, feeling angry. He ran after Sam and tried to hit him with his laser. + +"Stop it, Tim! You're hurting me!" Sam cried, feeling scared. He pushed Tim away and ran to the door. He wanted to go to his mom and tell her what Tim did. + +But Tim was faster. He grabbed Sam's arm and pulled him back. He was very mad. He wanted to make Sam pay for calling his laser fake. + +"Let me go, Tim! You're mean!" Sam yelled, struggling to get free. + +"No, you're mean! You're a liar! You deserve this!" Tim said, raising his laser to Sam's face. He pressed the button and a bright light flashed. + +Sam screamed. He felt a sharp pain in his eye. He couldn't see anything. He fell to the floor and covered his eye with his hand. + +Tim dropped his laser. He was shocked. He didn't mean to hurt Sam. He thought his laser was fake. He thought it was just a toy. + +He heard Sam's mom coming. He heard her scream. He knew he was in big trouble. He wished he could take it back. He wished he could say sorry. He wished he could hurry and hide. But it was too late. He had done something very bad. He had hurt his friend. He had broken his laser. He had ruined everything. +Tom and Sue were playing with sand in the park. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They wanted to make a sand castle. + +"Let's fill the bucket with sand," Tom said. "Then we can turn it over and make a tower." + +"OK," Sue said. "But we have to be quick. The sun is very hot and harsh. It makes me thirsty." + +They worked hard to fill the bucket with sand. They packed it tight and smooth. Then they lifted the bucket and moved it to a flat spot. + +"Ready?" Tom asked. + +"Ready!" Sue said. + +They turned the bucket over and lifted it up. A sand tower came out. It had four sides and a pointy top. + +"Wow!" Tom said. "It looks great!" + +"Let's make more!" Sue said. "We can make a wall and a gate and a flag." + +They ran back to the sand pile and filled the bucket again. They were having fun. They did not see the big dog that came near them. The dog was curious and hungry. It sniffed the sand tower and licked it. It did not like the taste. It barked and pawed at the tower. It knocked it down and made a mess. + +"Hey!" Tom shouted. "Stop that! You ruined our castle!" + +Sue cried. "Go away, bad dog! Leave us alone!" + +The dog ran away, scared by their noise. Tom and Sue looked at their broken tower. They felt sad and angry. + +"It's OK," Tom said. "We can make another one. We still have sand and a bucket and a shovel." + +"Really?" Sue said. + +"Really," Tom said. "Come on, let's try again. We can make it better this time." + +They hugged and smiled. They filled the bucket with sand and started over. They did not give up. They were good friends. +Tom has a big bag of seeds. He likes to grow things in his garden. He digs holes and puts seeds in them. He covers them with dirt and water. He waits for them to grow. + +One day, he finds a seed that is different. It is round and shiny and has a zero on it. Tom thinks it is a special seed. He plants it in the best spot in his garden. He gives it extra water and sun. He hopes it will grow into something perfect. + +The next day, Tom runs to his garden to see his seed. He is surprised by what he sees. The seed has grown into a big balloon. It is round and shiny and has a zero on it. It floats in the air and bounces in the wind. Tom thinks it is perfect. He laughs and plays with his balloon. He is happy with his seed. +Sara loves to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long yellow hair, a pink dress and a delicate face. Sara likes to brush Lily's hair, dress her up and hug her. + +One day, Sara's brother Tom comes into her room. He is bored and wants to play with Sara. He sees Lily on the bed and picks her up. He thinks Lily is funny and makes her talk in a silly voice. Sara does not like this. She tells Tom to stop and give Lily back. + +Tom does not listen. He laughs and squeezes Lily hard. He hears a loud crack. He looks at Lily and sees her face is broken. He has squeezed her too much and her delicate face is cracked. He drops Lily and runs away. + +Sara sees what Tom has done. She feels very sad and angry. She picks up Lily and cries. She hugs Lily and tries to fix her face, but she can't. The result of Tom's squeeze is a broken doll. Sara wishes Tom would say sorry and be nice. She loves Lily and does not want her to be hurt. +Lily liked to swing on the big swing in the park. She felt like she was flying in the air, and she could see the whole world. She liked to go higher and higher, and laugh with joy. + +One day, she saw a new boy in the park. He was bigger than her, and he had a mean face. He came to the swing and said, "Get off, this is my swing." Lily was scared, and she said, "No, I was here first." The boy pushed her hard, and she fell off the swing. She hurt her knee, and she cried. + +A nice lady came and helped Lily. She gave her a band-aid and a hug. She said, "Don't worry, he is a bully. He is not nice to anyone. You are brave and kind, and you can swing as much as you want." Lily smiled, and said, "Thank you." The lady said, "You're welcome. Do you want to swing with me?" Lily nodded, and they went to the swing together. They swung high and low, and had fun. Lily forgot about the scary boy, and she felt happy again. +Sara liked to play with her toys in her room. She had dolls, cars, blocks and books. But her favorite toy was a sock puppet. She made it with her mom. They used an old sock, some buttons, some yarn and some glue. The sock puppet had a big mouth, two eyes, a nose and hair. + +One day, Sara wanted to make her sock puppet more pretty. She found some scissors in the drawer. She thought scissors were fun. She cut some paper, some cloth and some ribbon. She cut them into small pieces. She wanted to glue them on her sock puppet. + +But she made a mistake. She cut the sock puppet by accident. She cut its mouth and its nose. She cut its hair and its eyes. She cut it until it was not a sock puppet anymore. It was just a sock with holes. + +Sara was sad. She cried. She wanted her sock puppet back. She ran to her mom. She showed her the sock. She said she was sorry. She asked her mom to fix it. + +Her mom hugged her. She said it was okay. She said she could make a new sock puppet with her. She said they could use a different sock. She said they could make it more pretty and more fun. She said they could use soft things, not rough things. She said they could use felt, not scissors. + +Sara smiled. She said thank you. She said she loved her mom. She said she loved her sock puppet. She said she would be careful with scissors. She said she would not cut her toys anymore. She said she would only cut paper. She said she would have fun with her mom. +Lily and Sam went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw a big crab on a rock. It had big claws and eyes. + +"Look, a crab!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +"No, it might pinch you," Mom said. "Be careful." + +Sam wanted to see the crab too. He walked closer to the rock. He saw something shiny on the crab's back. It was a coin. + +"Wow, a coin!" Sam said. "Can I have it?" + +He reached out his hand to grab the coin. But the crab was faster. It snapped its claw and caught Sam's finger. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cried. "The crab bit me!" + +Mom and Dad ran to help Sam. They took his finger out of the claw. It was red and sore. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Mom said. "Are you okay?" + +"It hurts," Sam said. "Why did the crab do that?" + +"The crab was protecting its coin," Dad said. "It thinks it is its treasure. Maybe someone dropped it there by accident." + +"Can we keep the coin?" Lily asked. + +"No, we have to give it back to the crab," Dad said. "It is not ours. We have to pay for what we take." + +He picked up the coin and put it back on the crab's back. The crab waved its claw and made a noise. + +"Thank you, crab," Dad said. "We are sorry we bothered you." + +The crab nodded and went back to its rock. Lily and Sam learned a lesson. They did not touch the crab again. They played with their own toys and shells. They had fun at the beach. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to walk with Mom and Dad in the park. They see many things: trees, flowers, birds, dogs. Sometimes they visit the playground and play on the swings and slides. + +One day, they see a big sign in the park. It says: "Zoo". Mom and Dad say: "Do you want to visit the zoo? There are many animals there. Lions, tigers, monkeys, elephants." Lily and Ben nod. They are excited. They want to see the animals. + +They walk to the zoo. They buy tickets and enter. They see a map. It shows where the animals are. Mom and Dad say: "Let's go to the lion cage first. Lions are big and strong. They roar loud." Lily and Ben follow them. They are curious. + +They reach the lion cage. They see a big lion. He is lying on a rock. He looks sleepy. Lily and Ben are not scared. They say: "Hello, lion. You are pretty. Can you roar for us?" The lion does not move. He does not roar. He yawns. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is not the lion. It is a siren. It sounds like this: "Woo-woo-woo!" Mom and Dad look worried. They say: "Something is wrong. We have to leave. Now." They grab Lily and Ben and run. Lily and Ben are scared. They do not know what is happening. + +They hear people shouting and screaming. They see other animals running out of their cages. They see a tiger, a monkey, an elephant. They are loose. They are angry. They chase the people. Lily and Ben cry. They want to go home. + +Mom and Dad find a safe place. They hide behind a wall. They hug Lily and Ben. They say: "Don't worry. We are here. We will be okay. The zookeepers will fix this. They will catch the animals. They will make them go back to their cages. We will wait here until they do." + +Lily and Ben nod. They are still scared. But they trust Mom and Dad. They hope the zookeepers will be fast. They hope the animals will be calm. They hope they will never visit the zoo again. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the park. They liked to climb the big oak tree and look at the birds and the sky. One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a mean face and a big stick. + +"Who are you?" Sara asked the new boy. + +"I'm Tom. This is my park. You have to go away," the new boy said. + +"No, it's not. We can play here too. It's a big park," Ben said. + +Tom did not like that. He swung his stick at Ben and Sara. They ran away from him. He chased them to the oak tree. + +"Get down from there! That's my tree!" Tom shouted. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They held on to the branches. Tom tried to take the stick and hit the tree. He wanted to make them fall. + +But Tom did not see the big bee nest on the other side of the tree. He hit the nest with his stick. The bees came out and buzzed around him. They stung him on his face and his arms. He dropped the stick and ran away. He cried out loud. + +Sara and Ben watched him go. They felt sorry for him, but they were also glad he was gone. They climbed down from the tree and picked up the stick. + +"Let's put this stick away. We don't need it to play," Sara said. + +"OK. Maybe Tom will learn to be nice. He had a terrible day," Ben said. + +They smiled at each other and went to play with the other kids in the park. They hoped Tom would not come back. +Tom and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They are having fun making noises with their cars and dolls. But then, Mom comes in and says, "Shh, you are too loud. Your baby brother is sleeping. You have to be quiet." + +Tom and Mia do not like this. They want to keep playing and making noises. They frown and say, "No, Mom. We are not loud. We are just playing. We do not want to be quiet." + +Mom says, "I know you are just playing, but you have to be different now. You have a baby brother who needs his nap. You can play with your toys, but you have to make soft noises. Or you can go to your room and play there." + +Tom and Mia do not want to go to their room. They like the living room. They have more toys and space there. They frown and say, "No, Mom. We do not want to go to our room. We want to stay here. We do not like being different." + +Mom says, "I understand, but you have to be nice to your baby brother. He is part of our family now. He is different, too. He is small and sleepy and needs your love. Can you be quiet and gentle with him?" + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They think about their baby brother. They have seen him before. He is cute and soft and makes funny noises. They want to love him, too. They nod and say, "Okay, Mom. We will be quiet and gentle. We will be different for our baby brother." + +Mom smiles and says, "Thank you, Tom and Mia. You are good kids. I love you very much. And so does your baby brother." She gives them a hug and a kiss and goes back to check on the baby. + +Tom and Mia go back to playing with their toys. They make soft noises and whisper to each other. They are still having fun, but they are different now. They are quiet and gentle and nice to their baby brother. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. Lily found a carton of milk in the fridge and poured some into a cup. She wanted to make a cake with milk and flour. + +"Tom, look what I have!" she said, holding the cup. "Do you want some milk?" + +Tom shook his head. He did not like milk. He liked juice. He saw a bottle of juice on the counter and reached for it. But he was too short and he knocked over the bottle. The juice spilled on the floor and made a big mess. + +"Uh-oh!" Tom said. He was scared. He knew Mom would be angry. He looked at Lily and had an idea. He grabbed the cup of milk from her hand and threw it at the wall. The milk splashed everywhere and made a bigger mess. + +"Tom, why did you do that?" Lily asked. She was shocked. She liked milk. She did not like juice. She did not like messes. + +"I don't know," Tom said. He felt guilty. He was sorry. He did not mean to throw the milk. He was just trying to hide the juice. + +Mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She was not happy. She asked Lily and Tom what happened. Lily told her the truth. Tom did not. He said Lily threw the milk and the juice. + +Mom did not believe Tom. She knew he was lying. She knew he did not like milk. She knew he liked juice. She saw the guilty look on his face. She told him to say sorry to Lily and to help her clean up. She told him lying was bad and throwing was worse. + +Tom felt ashamed. He said sorry to Lily and helped her clean up. He learned his lesson. He decided not to throw things anymore. He decided to try milk sometimes. He decided to tell the truth always. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy planes in the garden. They liked to pretend they were pilots and fly to different places. Lily had a red plane and Ben had a blue plane. + +"Can I lend your plane, Lily?" Ben asked. "I want to fly to the moon." + +"OK, Ben, but be careful. My plane is very special. It was a gift from my grandpa. He was a real pilot and he flew a huge plane," Lily said. + +Ben took Lily's plane and made zooming noises. He flew it high in the air and then low to the ground. He had fun imagining he was on the moon. + +But then he flew it too fast and it hit a rock. The plane broke into two pieces. Ben felt very sad and scared. He did not want to make Lily angry. + +He ran to Lily and showed her the broken plane. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry. I broke your plane. I was not careful. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at the broken plane and felt very sad too. She loved her plane and she missed her grandpa. She wanted to cry. + +But then she looked at Ben and saw his sorry face. She remembered that Ben was her friend and he did not mean to break her plane. She said, "It's OK, Ben, I forgive you. You are my friend and friends share and help each other. Maybe we can fix the plane together. Or we can make a new plane with some cardboard and paint." + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily, you are very kind. You are my friend and I will always lend you my plane. And I will be more careful next time." + +They went inside and asked their mom for some glue and scissors. They worked together to fix the plane and make it look new. They also made a new plane with cardboard and paint. They painted it yellow and green. + +They went back to the garden and played with their planes again. They flew them to the moon and to the stars and to the sun. They had a lot of fun and they were happy. They were the best pilots and the best friends. +Ben and Mia liked to go to the lake with their dad. He was a fisherman and he taught them how to catch fish. They had a small boat and a big net. Sometimes they saw ducks and frogs and turtles in the water. + +One day, they went to the lake very early in the morning. The sun was just rising and the air was cool. The lake was calm and peaceful. Ben and Mia sat in the boat and watched their dad throw the net. They hoped to catch many fish for dinner. + +Suddenly, they heard a splash. Something big and shiny jumped out of the water and landed in their boat. It was a fish, but not like any fish they had ever seen. It had scales of many colors and a long tail. It looked like a rainbow. + +"Wow!" Ben and Mia exclaimed. "What is that?" + +Their dad was surprised too. He had never seen such a fish before. He picked it up gently and looked at it. The fish looked at him with big eyes and opened its mouth. + +"Please, let me go," the fish said. "I am not a normal fish. I am a magic fish. If you let me go, I will grant you one wish." + +Ben and Mia could not believe their ears. A talking fish? A magic fish? They looked at their dad. He did not know what to do. He thought for a moment. He liked fishing, but he also liked kindness. He decided to let the fish go. + +"OK, fish," he said. "We will let you go. But we do not need a wish. We are happy with what we have. We have a boat, a net, and each other. That is enough for us." + +The fish smiled. It was glad to meet such nice people. It thanked them and swam away. It left behind a trail of bubbles and sparkles. + +Ben and Mia hugged their dad. They were proud of him. They did not need a wish either. They had a wonderful day at the lake. They caught some other fish, but none as special as the magic fish. They always remembered it and told their friends about it. They learned that sometimes the best things in life are simple and peaceful. +One day, a pig and a dog were playing in the farm. The pig liked to roll in the mud and the dog liked to chase the birds. They were good friends and had fun together. + +But then, a fox came to the farm. He saw the pig and the dog and wanted to eat them. He thought of a plan to trick them. He said to the pig, "Hello, pig. You are very big and strong. I admire you. Can you show me how you bow?" + +The pig was happy to hear the fox's words. He thought the fox was honest and nice. He said, "Sure, I can show you how I bow. Watch me." He bent his front legs and lowered his head. He looked very proud. + +But the fox was not honest and nice. He was sly and mean. He waited for the pig to bow and then he jumped on him. He tried to bite his neck. + +But the dog saw the fox's plan. He barked loudly and ran to help the pig. He bit the fox's tail and made him let go of the pig. He said, "Go away, fox. You are not honest and nice. You are sly and mean. You tried to hurt my friend. We don't want to play with you." + +The fox was scared and angry. He ran away from the farm. He said, "Curse you, dog. You spoiled my plan. I will come back another day." + +The pig and the dog were safe and happy. They thanked each other for their friendship. They said, "We are honest and nice. We help each other. We are good friends." They hugged and went back to play. +Lily loved her furry teddy bear. She named him Glow, because he had a shiny button on his chest that made him glow in the dark. She always hugged him at night and told him stories. + +One day, Lily saw a beautiful rose in the garden. It was red and smelled nice. She wanted to pick it and give it to Glow. She thought he would like it. She reached for the rose, but she did not see the thorns. Ouch! The rose pricked her finger and made it bleed. Lily cried and dropped the rose. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" her mom asked, hearing her cry. She ran to the garden and saw Lily holding her finger. She saw the rose on the ground. "Oh, you tried to pick the rose, but it hurt you. I'm sorry, sweetie. Come, let me clean your finger and put a band-aid on it." + +Lily's mom took her inside and washed her finger. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. "There, all better. You know, roses are very pretty, but they also have thorns. They are like nature's way of saying, 'look, but don't touch'. You have to be careful with them." + +Lily nodded. She felt better, but she still wanted to give Glow a rose. She looked around and saw a paper rose on the table. It was pink and had glitter on it. It was from her art class. She smiled and took it. She ran to her room and found Glow on her bed. She gave him the paper rose and hugged him. "I'm sorry, Glow. I wanted to give you a real rose, but it hurt me. But I found this paper rose for you. It's pretty and it doesn't have thorns. Do you like it?" + +Glow's button flashed and he made a soft sound. Lily knew he liked it. She put the paper rose next to his ear and snuggled with him. She whispered, "You're my best friend, Glow. I love you." Glow glowed brighter and warmer. He whispered back, "I love you too, Lily." They fell asleep together, happy and safe. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found an ancient video in a box in the attic. It was a big black tape with a picture of a lion on it. They wanted to watch it, but they did not know how. + +They asked their mom, who was busy in the kitchen. "Mom, can we watch this video?" they said, holding the tape. "What video?" mom said, looking at it. "That is very old, kids. We don't have a machine to play it. You can only watch videos on the TV or the tablet now." + +Tom and Anna were sad. They wanted to see the lion. They thought maybe they could find a machine in the attic. They went back upstairs and looked around. They saw a lot of dusty things, but no machine. They were about to give up, when they heard a loud roar. + +They turned around and saw a real lion standing in the corner. It had escaped from the zoo and climbed into the attic through a window. It was hungry and angry. It saw Tom and Anna and growled. + +Tom and Anna were very scared. They dropped the video and ran to the door. But the door was locked. They had forgotten to leave it open. They screamed for help, but no one heard them. They hugged each other and hoped the lion would not hurt them. + +Then they heard another sound. It was their dad, who had come home from work. He heard the roar and the screams and ran to the attic. He saw the lion and the twins and grabbed a broom. He swung the broom at the lion and shouted, "Go away, you big cat! Leave my kids alone!" + +The lion was surprised and scared. It did not like the broom or the noise. It ran away from the dad and jumped out of the window. It ran back to the zoo, where it belonged. + +Tom and Anna were safe. They ran to their dad and hugged him. They thanked him for saving them. They said they were sorry for going to the attic and looking for the video. They said they learned their lesson. + +Dad was happy and proud. He hugged them back and said, "I'm glad you're okay, kids. You don't need an ancient video to have fun. You have each other and your toys and your imagination. That's more than enough." + +Mom came to the attic and saw what happened. She was shocked and relieved. She hugged them all and said, "What a day! Let's go downstairs and have some cookies and milk. And maybe watch a nice video on the TV." They all agreed and smiled. They were a happy family. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom. Mom takes them on the subway. The subway is big and loud. It goes fast under the ground. + +Anna and Ben sit on the seats. They look out the window. They see lights and tunnels. They are happy. Mom reads a book. + +But then, Anna sees a candy bar on the floor. She wants it. She gets up and grabs it. Ben sees her. He wants it too. He gets up and tries to take it from her. + +"Mine!" Anna yells. She holds the candy bar tight. + +"No, mine!" Ben yells. He pulls the candy bar hard. + +They yell and tug. The candy bar breaks. They both fall down. They cry. + +Mom hears them. She is angry. She puts the book away. She goes to them. She picks them up. + +"Stop it!" Mom yells. "You are spoiled. That candy bar is not yours. It is dirty. You could get sick. You have to share. You have to be nice." + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They give the candy bar to Mom. Mom throws it in the trash. + +They sit on the seats again. They look out the window. They see the park. They are happy. Mom smiles. She reads the book again. +Lila was very tired. She had played a lot with her toys and her dog. She wanted to relax and have a nap. She looked for a good place to sleep. + +She saw her bed, but it was too big and too high. She saw her couch, but it was too soft and too squishy. She saw her rug, but it was too hard and too cold. She was not happy. + +Then she saw her tent. It was in the corner of her room. It was just right. It was not too big or too high, not too soft or too squishy, not too hard or too cold. It was cozy and warm. She smiled. + +She crawled into her tent. She brought her teddy bear and her blanket. She lay down on her side. She hugged her teddy bear and covered herself with her blanket. She felt very comfortable and safe. She closed her eyes and relaxed. She fell asleep and had sweet dreams. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, to draw pictures, and to pretend they were heroes. One day, they found a big cardboard box and decided to make it their castle. + +"Let's be a king and a queen, and marry each other!" Lily said. + +"OK, but we need a ring first," Ben said. He looked around and saw a shiny bottle cap on the ground. He picked it up and gave it to Lily. "Here, this is your ring. It's very pretty." + +Lily smiled and put the bottle cap on her finger. "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. Now we are married. You are my hero." + +They hugged and kissed and went inside their castle. They felt very happy and safe. + +But then, they heard a loud noise outside. It was a big dog, barking and growling. It saw the cardboard box and wanted to play with it. It ran towards the castle and pushed it with its nose. + +Lily and Ben were fearful. They screamed and held each other. The dog was too strong and scary. It tore the cardboard box apart and made a big mess. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Ben cried. + +Luckily, a nice lady saw what was happening. She was walking her own dog, a small and friendly one. She ran to the big dog and shouted at it. "Stop, stop! Leave those kids alone! Go away!" + +The big dog was surprised and scared. It ran away, whimpering. The nice lady helped Lily and Ben out of the cardboard box. She checked if they were hurt and gave them a hug. + +"Are you OK, sweeties?" she asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded, still shaking. They thanked the nice lady and her dog. They were very brave and helpful. + +The nice lady smiled and said, "You're welcome. You two are very cute. Are you friends?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and smiled. They held hands and said, "No, we are married. We are heroes." +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pile of leaves and wanted to jump in it. They ran towards the leaves, but Lily stumbled on a rock and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Max asked. He helped her get up and looked at her knee. It was red and bleeding. He felt sorry for her. + +"I want to go home," Lily said. "It hurts a lot." + +"Okay, let's go home," Max said. He held her hand and they walked to the gate. But when they got there, they saw something terrible. Their bikes were gone. Someone had taken them and left a big wreck. The tires were flat, the chains were broken, and the seats were ripped. + +"Who did this?" Max shouted. He was angry and sad. He loved his bike. It was his birthday present. + +"I don't know," Lily said. She was scared and confused. She loved her bike too. It was pink and had a basket. + +They looked around, but they did not see anyone. They felt alone and helpless. They did not know what to do. They wished their mom and dad were there. They wished they had never gone to the park. They wished they had never seen the leaves. They wished they had never stumbled. They wished they had never played. They wished they had never had bikes. They wished they had never been born. + +They sat on the ground and cried. They had no bikes, no fun, no friends, no hope. They had nothing. It was the worst day ever. It was not amazing at all. It was awful. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play near the pond. They knew there were alligators in the pond, but they were not afraid. They thought the alligators were sleepy and slow. + +One day, they saw a big alligator sunning on the shore. They wanted to touch it and see what it felt like. They crept closer and closer, being very quiet. They did not want to wake the alligator up. + +"Look, Lily, it has scales and teeth!" Ben whispered. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Lily whispered back. She reached out her hand to touch the alligator's tail. + +But the alligator was not sleepy or slow. It was waiting for a snack. It snapped its jaws and swung its tail. Lily and Ben screamed and ran away. Lily's hand slipped on the wet grass and she fell down. The alligator chased after her. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. + +Ben heard his sister and turned around. He saw the alligator getting closer to Lily. He was scared, but he loved his sister. He picked up a stick and threw it at the alligator's head. The alligator was surprised and stopped. Ben ran to Lily and helped her up. They ran back to their house as fast as they could. + +They told their mom what happened. She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're safe, but you were very naughty. You should never go near the pond or the alligators. They are dangerous and can hurt you. You should listen to me and stay away from them." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and said, "We're sorry, mom. We won't do it again. We learned our lesson." + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents and don't play with dangerous animals. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a spray bottle and a hose. They like to spray water on the flowers and the grass. They also like to spray each other and laugh. + +"Spray, spray, spray!" Lily says, as she squirts Ben with the bottle. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben says, as he grabs the hose and sprays Lily back. + +They run around the garden, spraying and giggling. They are having fun. + +But then they hear a loud bark. It is Rex, the fat dog from next door. He has jumped over the fence and is running towards them. He looks hungry and angry. + +"Rex, go away!" Lily shouts, as she sprays him with the bottle. + +But Rex does not care. He wants to eat their meat. They have a plate of meat on the table. It is for their lunch. Rex jumps on the table and grabs the meat with his teeth. + +"Rex, no!" Ben cries, as he sprays him with the hose. + +But Rex does not listen. He runs away with the meat in his mouth. He is very fast and fat. + +Lily and Ben are sad and scared. They have no meat for lunch. They have a wet and messy garden. They have a bad dog for a neighbor. + +They go inside and tell their mom what happened. She hugs them and says, "Don't worry, my loves. I have more meat in the fridge. We can have sandwiches instead. And I will talk to Rex's owner. He should not let him out like that. He is a naughty dog." + +Lily and Ben feel better. They eat their sandwiches and drink some juice. They hope Rex will not come back. They hope he will learn to be a good dog. They hope they can play in the garden again. They hope they can spray water and laugh. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw some corn growing in a big green field. They wanted to pick some corn and eat it. + +"Let's go get some corn!" Ben said. He ran towards the field. + +"Wait, Ben!" Lila said. She saw a sign that said "Do not touch". She knew that meant they were not allowed to go there. "The corn is not ours. It belongs to the farmer. He will be angry if we take it." + +Ben did not listen. He had a strong urge to taste the corn. He thought it would be sweet and juicy. He reached the field and pulled a corn from the stalk. + +"Ow!" he cried. He felt a sharp pain in his hand. He looked and saw a red drop of blood. He had cut himself on the corn husk. The corn husk was fragile and had a pointy edge. + +Lila ran to him and saw his hand. She felt sorry for him. She took a tissue from her pocket and wrapped it around his wound. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" she asked. + +Ben nodded. He felt silly and sorry. He knew he had done something wrong. He did not want the corn anymore. He threw it on the ground. + +"I'm sorry, Lila," he said. "You were right. We should not have touched the corn. It was not ours. And it hurt me." + +Lila hugged him. She was glad he was okay. She hoped the farmer would not see them. + +"Come on, Ben," she said. "Let's go back to the garden. We can play with our toys. They are ours. And they don't hurt us." +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big hole under a tree. They looked inside and saw something shiny. It was gold! + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "We are rich!" + +"Let's take it home and share it," Anna said. + +But Tom disagreed. He wanted to keep all the gold for himself. He pushed Anna away and grabbed the gold. He ran out of the hole and towards his house. + +"Stop, Tom, that's not fair!" Anna cried. She ran after him, but he was too fast. + +Tom did not see the mysterious man who was watching them from behind a bush. The man had a big hat and a long coat. He had dug the hole and put the gold there. It was a trap! + +The man followed Tom and waited until he reached his house. Then he jumped out and grabbed Tom and the gold. He threw Tom in his car and drove away. + +"Help, help!" Tom screamed. But no one heard him. + +Anna reached Tom's house and saw the car. She was scared and sad. She wished she had shared the gold with Tom. She ran back to the park and told the other kids what happened. They called the police, but it was too late. The man and Tom were gone. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She was very young - three years old. She felt so helpless when she was at the top of the stairs. She was scared that if she made one wrong move, she would fall down the stairs. + +Suddenly, a kind voice said, "I will take care of you". Sarah looked around and saw that it was her mother! She was so happy to see her and hugged her. + +Sarah's mother gently took her hand and began to help her down the stairs. She did this slowly, so Sarah felt safe and secure - she knew her mother was taking care of her. + +Finally, with all the care and love, Sarah and her mother made it down the stairs. Sarah happily hugged her mother and thanked her for taking care of her. + +From that day, Sarah knew that her mother will always be there to take care of her, no matter where they were or what they were doing. +Once upon a time, there was a boat. It was a very special boat, because it was flexible. That meant that the boat could stretch in different shapes and sizes. + +One day, the boat went to the beach. It had so much fun in the sand and the water. Then, it decided to go a little bit further and stretch out. It stretched and stretched until it got to the other side of the beach. + +On the other side, the boat saw a dock with lots and lots of boats. All these boats had different colors, sizes, and shapes. But the flexible boat knew it was different, because it could stretch much further than all the other boats. + +The boat then decided to stretch out even further and eventually it went out to sea. It stretched and stretched until it could not see the land. It was having the best time exploring the big ocean. + +Suddenly, the flexible boat had to come back to the beach because it was time to go home. It quickly stretched back to the beach and thanked all the other boats for being its friends. Then it went home, content and happy. +Fred was a very fearful little boy. His family were always trying new things to test him. One day his parents decided to test him with food. They made a big plate of different food and placed it in front of him. Fred was so fearful he didn't know what to do. He just sat there, his eyes wide and his mouth shut. + +But then his sister came over, smiling. She asked him to try the food and Fred became less fearful. He began to try a little bit of each of the different foods. Soon Fred was enjoying trying all the different food. His family smiled with happiness. + +Fred had passed the test! He wasn't so fearful anymore. From then on, he was happy to try new things and test himself. He even tried new foods too, sometimes even asking mum and dad if he could have seconds! +Once there was a brave girl called Abbie. She was very happy, but one day she had a lot of pain in her tummy. She didn't know what it was. + +Her parents were worried, so they took her to the doctor. The doctor said, "She needs to rest and also you must spoil her a bit." + +So, Abbie's parents took her home and they had hot chocolate, her favorite. Then they made her a cozy bed and they spoiled her with lots of cuddles. + +The pain went away when Abbie had her rest and she was feeling much better. Her parents were very proud of her for being so brave. They hugged her and told her she was a star and definitely deserved to be spoiled! +Once upon a time there was a girl who was looking to buy something special. She went to a store and saw a snake. The snake was bossy, so she decided to buy it. She took the snake home and it started to boss her around. She didn't like the way the snake was bossing her, so she thought of a plan. + +The next day, the girl took the snake to the park. She ran away and left the snake behind. The snake was so bossy that nobody wanted to play with it. It was all alone with no one to boss around. + +The snake was very sad and decided it needed to find a new home. It eventually found a zoo and asked the workers if it could stay. The workers said yes and gave the snake a new home. + +The snake was very happy in its new home. It had lots of friends to boss around and never felt lonely again. The girl was happy too, knowing that the bossy snake was where it belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a nervous mouse. He was always looking for something to do. One day, he noticed a distant whisper coming from the forest. He decided to investigate and that's when he heard it - the faint sound of someone calling for help! Mouse decided to borrow some courage and make his way over to the sound. + +It turned out to be a little boy. He looked so scared and nervous, but Mouse quickly cheered him up. The boy explained that he had been playing in the forest and had gotten lost. Mouse realized he wouldn't be able to help the boy find his way back home, so he decided to borrow some help from his friends. + +Soon enough, a friendly bear and an energetic squirrel were by his side. Together, they searched the forest and eventually found the little boy's home. The boy was so relieved to be back home and Mouse was glad to see him safe with his family. +Jack and his mom were out in the park. Jack loved the park and he ran around while his mom watched. He loved to hear the birds chirping and the trees rustling in the breeze. + +Jack saw a tap and had a creative idea. He wanted his mom to turn the tap on so he could make a mini pond. His mom smiled and agreed. She turned the tap and water started to flow. It filled the pond and Jack was so happy! + +Jack ran to the edge of the pond and splashed in. He was so excited to be able to play in the mini pond he had created. His mom laughed as Jack splashed and played. + +Suddenly, it began to rain and Jack had to run back to his mom's side. She wrapped her coat around him and he felt safe. Even though the mini pond had been ruined by the rain, Jack had still had a lot of fun. He was very proud of his creative idea. +One day, a young boy was feeling very hungry. He was walking through the forest when he saw a chest with a glimmering light. He opened the chest, and inside he found a magical stone. Whenever the stone touched something, it would heal it. He touched his tummy with the stone and suddenly he felt much less hungry. + +The little boy was so happy, he wanted to share this magical stone. So, he decided to keep walking and find someone who needed healing. + +Soon enough, he came across an injured bird. It had a hurt wing, so the boy touched the bird with the magical stone. Instantly, the bird’s wing was healed and the bird flew away. + +The little boy was so pleased that he had used the magical stone to help the bird. He continued on his way, knowing that he had used the stone to heal and make someone smile. +The sun was out, but the air was cold. Little George shivered in his coat. He kept looking around, searching for his mother. She was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, George heard a voice calling his name. He spun around and saw his mother, smiling at him. He felt all warm and fuzzy inside. + +George's mother was wise. She had found a branch with lots of leaves on it. She held it up, so that it blocked the cold wind from hitting George. He felt much better. + +George gave his mother a big hug and thanked her. She had made him feel much better, and he was happy not to shiver anymore. +Molly had a prize. It was a dry prize. But she wanted to give it away. One day she saw a little bird who was looking very hungry. Molly knew the prize would make the little bird very happy. + +So Molly gave the dry prize to the little bird. The bird ate the prize and thanked Molly by tweeting a sweet song. Molly was so happy that she gave the little bird a big hug. Then they both went on their way, with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time there were two friends. Josh and Sarah were playing in the kitchen. Sarah took out a big bowl and put some fruit in it. Then she put some juice in the bowl and asked Josh to help. Josh took a spoon and started to stir the mixture. He stirred and stirred until it became liquid. When the juice was ready Sarah took a straw and tasted it. It tasted yummy! She gave some to Josh to taste. He liked it too. + +Then Sarah had an idea. She decided to make a flexible rope from the juice. She poured some of the juice into a cup and left it overnight. The next morning it was all stretchy and flexible. Josh and Sarah took turns playing with the juice rope. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +And that's how two friends used juice to make flexible fun! +Once upon a time, there was a fish. He was swimming in the ocean and feeling happy. Suddenly another fish joined him. The second fish started to hug the first fish. The first fish was embarrassed, but he liked it too. + +The two fish kept swimming and hugging together. They went under the water and around the rocks and saw lots of new places. + +Then it started to rain. The two fish got scared and hugged each other really tightly. They stayed like that until the rain stopped. Then they shared a happy hug and went their separate ways. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She wanted to explore the world and so one day she packed her bag and set off. She walked and walked until she came to a big mountain. Jane thought that it looked exciting, so she decided to climb it. + +She kept climbing higher and higher until she reached the top. At the top, she saw something surprising - it was nothing at all! The mountain was so boring. Jane was very disappointed. + +After a while, she decided it was time to go back home. She made her way down the mountain and went back to her own house. + +The next day, Jane told her friends about the boring mountain and they all decided never to go there. They decided that from then on they would have more exciting adventures! +Once there was a gifted three year old who loved to explore. + +One day he heard a strange sound coming from the garden. He ran outside to see what it was and was amazed to see a bird singing. + +The boy was so excited he suggested to his Mom that they should play some music for the bird. She agreed and they chose some music they thought the bird would like. + +Once they started to play the music, the bird seemed to stop singing and dance instead. He shook his wings and hopped around in time to the music. + +Everyone was so happy that the little boy had made such a great suggestion. Even the bird seemed to be enjoying himself. The boy felt so proud that he had made this happen. +Once there was a little girl named Grace who was very confused about something. She just couldn't figure it out, so she went to ask her mom for help. + +Her mom told her not to worry. She said that when people get confused, there is a network of people who can help. She said that this network would provide the answers that Grace needed. + +Grace was so happy! She thanked her mom and went off to ask the network all her questions. She asked the network all day long and by the end of the day, she had all the answers she needed. + +Grace was so grateful to her mom for helping her find the network that could provide the answers she needed. She was no longer confused, and with the help of the network, she was able to figure out her problem. +Once there was a wise dinosaur. All of the dinosaurs missed him because he was so nice. He used to play with them and make them laugh. One day he decided to go for a walk. All of the dinosaurs kept looking for him, but he was nowhere to be seen. + +Eventually, the wise dinosaur came back. All of the dinosaurs were so happy to see him. He had found a special stone on his walk that was bursting with color. He showed it to all of his friends and they marveled at it's beauty. + +The wise dinosaur gave the stone to one of his friends as a show of thanks for missing him. They all stayed together, talking and laughing into the night. From then on,they made sureto never miss each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a dog who loved to collect things. Every day, she would go on adventures and come back with something new, like flowers or feathers. But one day, something strange happened. She got a weird kind of leash. It was all sparkly and shiny, and it made her very happy. + +The dog decided to keep the leash safe, so she took it to her bed and slept with it. Every day, she would take it out, admire it and collect things to add to it. She found a special rock, some fabric, leaves and even a tiny bird feather. + +Every night, she would take the leash out and look at all the things she had collected. It made her very happy. She was proud of her growing collection. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a lonely stick. It lay in a quiet field all by itself, often feeling forgotten or sad. One day while the stick lay there, it began to stir. At first the stick thought it was the wind, but soon it realized a small hand was moving it. It was a little girl! She had big brown eyes and a friendly face. + +The little girl picked up the stick and smiled. "You'll be my friend," she said. She began to use the stick to draw circles and shapes in the dirt. She chattered away as she played, telling the stick stories about her day. The stick felt happy! + +The girl stayed in the field for hours. When she was finally ready to leave, she hugged the stick and said goodbye. She returned to the same field each day, bringing new stories and more fun ideas. The lonely stick had finally found a friend, and that made it very happy. +Once there were two friends, Ben and Paul. Ben wanted to play but Paul was not allowed. Paul had a model airplane and Ben wanted to play with it. Paul did not want to share his airplane because he was very fond of it. Ben asked Paul's mum if he could play with the airplane and she said no. + +Ben was very disappointed but he didn't give up. He asked his mum if he could get his own model airplane and she said yes. She said she would take him to the store to pick out a new model airplane. Ben was so excited. + +When they arrived at the store, Ben saw so many model airplanes! He quickly chose one he liked and his mum said okay. Ben took it home and started playing with it. He was so happy. + +But soon Ben noticed that his model airplane was very disgusting. It was dusty and had some dirt that had been left on the wings. Ben was disappointed but he realized he had to be kind and clean it. He asked his mum for help and she allowed him to clean it. Together they cleaned the model airplane and now it looks brand new! + +Ben is very proud of his model airplane and he is so happy that he was allowed to have it. He shows it off to Paul and loves playing with it every day. +One day, Joe and his mom went to the park. Joe saw a big pile of clay and knew he wanted to make something. He asked his mom if he could play and she nodded. + +Joe ran to the clay and started playing. He used his hands to shape it into fun things. After a while, he started to make a statue. He worked hard and concentrated on making it perfect. + +When he was done, he asked his mom what she thought. She nodded and said it was amazing. Joe smiled happily and was proud of his work. + +He asked his mom if he could keep it, and she said yes. Joe was very happy and was excited to show his friends. He put it on the ground, where it was now available for others to enjoy. +The little girl went outside and saw her grumpy cat. She loved playing with the cat and everyday it would come to her home. Today, the girl wanted to give him a special treat so she got a sausage from the kitchen. She put it in front of the cat and it began eating it. + +The girl was so happy that she gave the cat a treat. But then her daddy came into the house and told her it was time to leave. She didn't want to leave the cat but she had to say goodbye. The cat looked sad when the girl left but she knew he would be okay. + +The girl waved to her cat as she grabbed her Daddy's hand and left the house. She thought about the cat as she waved goodbye. + +The girl had a lot of fun with her grumpy cat and she was happy she got to feed him a delicious sausage. +Kim was very excited because she had new shoes. They were red and sparkly, and she knew they would make her the happiest girl ever. She ran all over the house, showing her new shoes to everyone. + +Her mom and dad were impressed with the shoes. They smiled and said how spoiled she was to have such nice things. Kim just smiled and kept running, not caring about anything else in the world except for her shoes. + +She liked to jump up and down in the shoes, feeling even more excited with each jump. Kim felt like she was flying and nothing could stop her. + +Finally her dad said it was time to put her shoes away and get ready for bed. Kim did not want to put them away but she knew she must. She said goodnight to them and put them in the closest, excited that they would be waiting when she woke up in the morning. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy. One day Lucy got very sick. Her mum and dad took her to the hospital to see a doctor. The doctor was very nice. He gave Lucy some spicy medicine to help her feel better. + +Lucy felt much better. She ran and played. Then she saw some other kids at the hospital. She wanted to reach out and play with them. But she was too far away. + +So Lucy's mum and dad bought her a special machine. It was like a long tube with a net at the bottom. Lucy could reach out and get things she couldn't get before. She put the net at the end of the tube and started to reach out. She tried to reach out and get the kids to play with her. + +But she couldn't quite get close enough. Then she had an idea. She put the spicy medicine in the net and waved it at the other kids. They came running over and they all played together. Lucy, her new friends, and all the adults in the hospital laughed and had lots of fun. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was restless and never stopped moving. He walked through the city and across the country. He was always looking for something important, but he didn’t know what it was. + +One day, while he was walking in the woods, he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big bird flying in the sky. He was so amazed that he stopped and watched it with wide eyes. + +The bird flew down and landed on a nearby tree. It looked at the soldier and said, “Surrender.†The soldier didn’t know what it meant, but he knew that it was important. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He decided to surrender. + +When the soldier opened his eyes, the bird had gone. The soldier felt a wave of calm and peace wash over him. He knew that he had made the right decision. He felt lighter and free and he smiled. From that day forward, the soldier never stopped looking for the important things in life. He was never restless again. +Once upon a time there was a car. It was like any other car, but it was very special. One day, it took a special turn. It went uphill and around a corner as fast as it could. + +But suddenly, the car lost control and it crashed into a tree. It was a real wreck. Everyone was sad, until a very clever man came to the rescue. He fixed the car and made it better than ever. + +The people were amazed. This was a very successful fix. The car was back on the road and it ran like it was new. And everyone was happy once more. +Once there was a boy called Sam. He was only three and he lived with his mum and dad. One day his mum and dad got very worried about him because he was in a lot of pain. His mum and dad knew it was very serious so they took him to the doctor. The doctor looked at Sam and told him not to worry, he said he could replace the pain with medicine. + +Sam was happy because he knew he would feel better soon. So he took the medicine and quickly began to feel better. All the pain and worry had gone away. His mum and dad were so relieved to see him feeling better again and they gave him a big hug. From then on, they made sure to keep Sam healthy and happy. +The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Sally went to the river to play. She had on her trusty jacket and showed it to the birds perched in the trees. + +Sally laughed as she stepped into the water. The water was cool and she splashed and splashed. She splashed so much that her reliable jacket got wet. + +Sally climbed up on the bank and shook the water off of her jacket. She smiled as she heard the birds singing and the sun warming her back. + +The day was perfect and Sally was happy. She was ready to go home and show her jacket to her mom. +Francis had a wonderful day. He went to the park with his mom and dad. It was a very colorful park. All of the flowers were so pretty! He saw lots of birds and even a squirrel! He ran around and laughed and had so much fun! + +After the park, they went to the movie theater. Francis was excited to see the film. He couldn't believe it when the screen came alive with colorful pictures. Francis watched the film and laughed at the funny parts. He was so excited when the movie was over! + +At the end of the day, Francis and his mom and dad went home. He had such a fun, colorful day. Francis knew he would always remember the wonders of the park and the film. +Once upon a time there was a puppy named Colin. Colin loved to organize all sorts of things, from toys to treats. He was always looking for a way to make things neat and tidy. + +One day, Colin's mommy got him a special puppy collar. It was a soft, flexible collar and it was just Colin's size. Colin was excited to organize and store all of his collars with his new one. + +After a few days, Colin had finally arranged all of his collars neatly in a row. He was so proud of himself that he strutted all around the house. Everyone could tell that Colin was feeling very proud of his work. + +Colin's mommy was so proud of him that she took him for a walk in the park to show off his new and cute collar. Colin was so happy he was hopping up and down with joy. + +The moral of the story is that even something as simple as organizing your collars can make you feel proud and happy! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who had two big ears. She liked to use her ears to listen to the birds singing in the forest. One day the girl wanted to let the birds fly closer to her. So, she sat very still and let out a soft whisper.Before she knew it, a flock of birds had come near her. She opened her eyes and couldn't believe it! The birds stayed with her for the rest of the day and she was so happy. She enjoyed their presence and never wanted them to leave. Eventually, the sunset faded away and the birds flew off into the night. But, from that day on the young girl always kept her ears open for the birds. +Once upon a time there was a mighty ship. It sailed on a big, blue sea and the captain looked out to the horizon with a big smile. Everyone on the ship was so happy but then a big storm came. The clouds were dark and scary and the wind blew so strong. The ship was in trouble and no one knew what to do. + +The captain sighed as he looked out to the sea. He closed his eyes and suddenly, something amazing happened. A huge whale appeared in the water and the ship rose above the waves. It glided through the storm and everyone cheered. They made it to the other side of the sea safely! + +The captain smiled and the crew laughed. Thanks to the mighty whale they were able to stay safe. The captain was so thankful that he said a big thank you to the whale and their ship sailed away. Everyone was happy and the ship sailed along until it reached its final destination. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rough volcano. Inside this volcano lived a big dragon. One day he offered to lend a helping hand to a group of little animals who had lost their way in the forest. The dragon's offer was very kind and made the animals very happy. + +The animals thanked the dragon for his kindness, then set off on their journey again. But soon they were stopped by a river of red, hot lava. The animals were scared, but the dragon offered them a way out. + +He said that if the animals wanted to get across the river, he would fly them over. So, he grabbed the animals in his big claws and carefully flew them to the other side. He then wished them luck on the rest of their journey and said goodbye. + +The animals were very grateful for the dragon's help and thanked him again before heading off into the forest. They now felt much safer knowing they had a friend in the big, rough volcano. +Once upon a time there was a bright gem. It shined so brightly that everyone wanted to drink it. One day, a little 3 year old boy saw it. He was so excited and asked his mom if he could drink it. His mom said yes and the 3 year old boy was so happy. He held the gem closely and started to drink it. Every sip of the bright gem made him feel happy and magical. After the little boy finished drinking the gem, he thanked his mom for the special treat. He knew he would never forget that day and the tasty drink. The End. +Once there was a little girl who had a terrible dream. In her dream she saw a big square. She was so scared and started to cry. Suddenly a giant appeared in the dream. He had a soft voice and a kind face. The giant told the girl not to be scared. He said that the square was filled with beauty, but she just had to look a little closer. + +So the little girl took a deep breath and looked closer. Suddenly the square started to sparkle with colour. Inside were wonderful flowers and a fountain of water. The little girl was so happy she wanted to stay in her dream forever. + +The giant told her it was time to wake up and opened his arms. He said that the square was with her even when she was awake. So when the little girl opened her eyes in the morning, she felt so happy and content. She never forgot her wonderful dream! +George loved to play outside in the bright sunshine. He followed Mommy and Daddy to the backyard one day. His eyes lit up when he saw a white fence. It had delicate pickets and George was excited to explore. + +He reached for the fence and felt how smooth it was. He giggled as he touched it. He walked around the whole fence and tried to peek through the spaces between the pickets. + +Then, he saw a bee buzzing around the fence. George wanted to catch it and show it to Mommy and Daddy. He reached out a tiny hand and tried to grab the bee. But the bee was too fast. + +George wanted to find out what was behind the fence, but it was too high to reach. He grabbed onto the fence and tried to climb, but the pickets were too delicate and he fell down. + +George kept looking and wondering what was behind the fence. He didn't give up and reached as high as he could. Finally, he was able to peek through one of the pickets and see what was on the other side. His mouth dropped open with excitement when he saw a huge playground just waiting to be explored! +Molly was a shy little girl. Daddy was so proud of her, but she was very quiet. Daddy looked at her and said with a big smile, “Let’s go and play outside, Molly!†Molly was too shy to do something, so she just nodded her head. + +Daddy and Molly went outside and found a ball. Daddy showed her how to throw it, and they had lots of fun. Suddenly, something made a loud noise. Daddy said, “Oh, it’s ok. We broke something.†Then he hugged Molly, and said, “We can get a new one. It’s ok." + +Molly was surprised. She seemed a little less shy now. Daddy just smiled at Molly, and she smiled back. He knew exactly how she felt. They went inside and found a new toy. They played with it together. They were so happy to be together. + +Molly was still a bit shy, but she had fun with daddy. He was so nice to her and he always understood how she felt. Molly was grateful for the special time she shared with her daddy. She knew she was loved. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Grace. Grace was three years old. She loved music and wanted to learn how to play the flute. One day, her grandpa gave her a flute as a present. She was so excited! She hugged her grandpa tightly and thanked him for the gift. + +Grace went to her room and started practicing. She was having so much fun! She realized how important it was to practice if she wanted to make beautiful music. She practiced every day and eventually got much better at playing. + +One day, she had an idea. She found some friends and took them to a beautiful lake. She started playing the flute, and she was so good! Her friends were so impressed by the music. That was the day Grace realized how important practice was and how much joy music can bring. +One day there was a little boy who wanted to go sailing. He looked around and saw a clean boat floating in the water. He was so excited! He quickly jumped in and started rowing. As he was rowing, he began to feel thirsty. So he brought out a tall glass of water and took a drink. After that, the little boy kept rowing and rowing until he reached the end of the lake. He was so happy and felt very satisfied that he had gone sailing in a clean boat. +John and Mary went to the store. Mary wanted to buy a new toy, but John wanted to buy a ball. They disagreed. John wanted a red ball, but Mary thought it was too cheap. + +Then, they found a rope and Mary wanted to get it. But John wanted to get the rope, too, so they could make a knot. Mary liked the idea of making a knot, and they agreed together to buy the rope. + +They bought the rope and went home. They sat down on the grass and Mary started to make a knot. John was helping Mary with the knot and soon enough, the knot was very tight! They cheered with joy! + +They had a lot of fun playing games with their new knot. Even when they disagreed, they still had a lot of fun together. +Once there was a chubby little girl. She was always very hungry and always asking for something to eat. + +One day her mum decided to make her an extra special sandwich. She put lots of delicious cheese and ham inside the sandwich and chose the nicest pieces of bread for the top and bottom. + +The little girl's eyes lit up when she saw the sandwich. She was so excited that she couldn't help but speak! + +"Mm! Sandwich!", she said as her mum handed it to her. She grabbed it and ate it quickly. + +When she was finished, she was so happy and so full. She smiled and said, "Yummy in my tummy!" She gave her mum a big hug, before running off to play. +Once upon a time there was an elderly volcano. It was very old and wise. Every day the volcano promised to not erupt anymore, but it never kept that promise. The people of the nearby village were scared of the volcano's power and wished it would keep its promise. + +One day, a brave little boy decided to help the volcano keep its promise. He went to the volcano and asked it to please not erupt again. The volcano listened and promised to stay calm and not disturb the village. + +The boy was very happy and went back home. He told his family and friends about the volcano's promise. Everyone in the village was happy. They thanked the little boy for helping the volcano keep its promise. + +The volcano stayed calm and never erupted again. The village was safe and the elderly volcano finally kept its promise. + +The end. +Molly was feeling excited. She was going to pull her friend, Ben's arm! She wanted to give him a big surprise today. + +She took a deep breath and said, "Ready, set, go!" She grabbed Ben's arm really hard and pulled him really fast. Ben was so surprised that he screamed in excitement. + +Molly and Ben laughed together and began to giggle. They were having a perfect time. + +Soon, it was time for Molly to go home. She waved goodbye to her friend and said, "Bye Ben! See you tomorrow!" + +Molly walked home with a big smile on her face, feeling proud of her perfect surprise for her friend. +Once upon a time there was a quiet boy. He wanted to show how smart he was. He thought of how he could make people smile. + +Every day he practised his bow. His mum taught him how to do it. His tiny mouth smiled. He made the bow very straight and very tall. + +The boy was so proud. He wanted the world to see. He took his bow and went out in the yard. Everyone watched and smiled as he bowed low. + +He was very happy. He felt so clever. He knew he could make people smile. Every day he practised until his bow was perfect. + +He smiled wide and bowed so quiet and proud. Everyone watching him smile and bow made him so happy. He loved showing off his special bow. +Once upon a time there lived a curious 3-year-old boy. He always wanted to know what was in the mailbox. One day, he became very confused and didn't believe his eyes when he opened the mailbox. Inside he found a magic key! He was so excited and couldn't wait to see what it opened. He put it in his pocket and ran to find whatever the key opened. After searching all day, he still couldn't find it. Maybe it was something special only he could see! The next morning, he ran back to the mailbox and found what he'd been looking for all along - a shiny red bicycle! He was so happy and couldn't believe it was true. He thanked the mailbox and rode his bike off into the sunset. The end! +Once there was a loyal dog named Rover. Rover was a very loyal friend. Everyday he would come back home to his family with a happy smile and wagging tail. + +One day, Rover heard a loud noise coming from the forest. He barked and ran to investigate. Suddenly from the forest emerged a beautiful butterfly! The butterfly flew in circles above rover's head and the sky was filled with amazing colours. Rover was so happy that he began to applaud. + +The butterfly flew closer to Rover and dropped a message beside him. Rover quickly picked up the message and read it. The message said "Thank you for being a good and loyal friend." + +Rover was so happy that he began to applaud again. He was now sure that he had a special friend in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable clown. He was so funny and silly! He wanted to find some new friends to join him on his adventures. + +He traveled everywhere looking for someone to join him. He stopped at the playground, the park and the beach. Everywhere he went, he asked all the children if they wanted to join him. + +At last, the clown found two children who were happy to join him. They had so much fun laughing and playing together. They rode on the seesaw and ran around the park. + +The clown was so happy that he had found two new friends to join him. They all hugged and said goodbye. The clown waved goodbye and promised to come back one day with more fun! +Once there was a lovely driver. She was always very nice and always helped people when they needed it. One day, she was driving down the street when she saw a little 3-year-old girl. The girl was walking very slowly and looked a little lost. + +The driver was very kind and stopped her car to help. She gently asked the little girl if she needed any help. The girl nodded and said she needed help to get home. The driver smiled kindly and said she would help. + +The driver opened the door to her car and asked the little girl if she would like to ride inside. The girl was very happy and nodded yes. The driver drove very carefully and soon they arrived at the little girl's home. + +The little girl thanked the driver and gave her a big hug. The driver smiled and said goodbye. She was so happy she had helped the little girl get home safely. It warmed her heart to do such a lovely thing. +Once upon a time, there was a fine princess. She loved to play in her castle. In the castle, there was a beautiful crystal that sparkled in the sun. She loved to play with the crystal every day. + +One day, when the princess was playing, she slipped and fell on the crystal and it broke. She started to cry because she was so sad. + +But then, her mom appeared and hugged her tight. She said, “Don’t cry sweetheart, I can get you a new crystal that will be even finer than this one.†The princess smiled and stopped crying. + +Her mom then got her a new crystal that was even prettier than before. The princess was so happy she started to play with it right away. She was so glad that her mom made her smile. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Tom. They were very excited to try something new. + +“Let’s paint!†said Jake. + +Tom and Jake ran to the store to get some paint. They picked out lots of colors. Then they got a brush and a funny thing. “What do we do with this?†asked Tom. + +“Let’s use it for painting,†said Jake. “Maybe we can make something weird!†+ +The two friends took the funny thing, the colors, and the brush outside. They painted on the ground and on the funny thing. They painted circles, stars, and weird shapes. The colors were beautiful! + +After their painting finished, they laughed and ran away. The funny thing they made was a weird and wonderful thing. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little girl who loved to play outside. On one special day, she grabbed her umbrella and was ready for an adventure. As she walked down the street, she saw a big tree. She wrapped her umbrella around its trunk and suddenly she could fly up, around and around the tree. She laughed and laughed with joy as she wrapped around the tree several times. When she was done, she carefully removed her umbrella and continued on her way. As she continued to explore, she spotted some birds in the sky that she wanted to follow. She then wrapped her umbrella around her head and off she flew towards the birds. She felt the wind on her face and flew up, up and away. When the little girl tired out, she gently unwrapped her umbrella and happily went home. +Once upon a time, there was a guard. He followed an empty street. He looked up and down and around. Everywhere he looked there was no one to be seen. He heard nothing but the wind. + +The guard kept on walking, following the empty road. He looked out for any danger. He was determined to be brave. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise from behind. He quickly turned around and to his surprise he saw a small rabbit hopping along the road. The guard decided to follow the rabbit. He kept his eyes on the little creature. + +The rabbit seemed to be going somewhere important. They kept walking until the guard saw a big fence. The rabbit hopped right over it! The guard was surprised. What was on the other side of the fence? + +He hopped over too and saw a garden. There were flowers, trees and vegetables growing. There were even some friendly animals around! + +The guard suddenly realized why the rabbit had come here. He had been following the guard to keep him safe! The guard was so grateful for the rabbit's bravery. From that day on, the guard made sure to follow the rabbit whenever he could. +One day, a little boy went on a walk. He walked past a big house with a chimney on the roof. The chimney was very tall and the little boy thought it was amazing. He wanted to explore, so he walked up the garden path. + +Suddenly, he heard a terrible noise coming from the chimney. He was so scared that he wanted to run away, but he was too brave. He kept walking towards the house. The closer he got, the louder the noise grew. He was so scared that his little legs felt like jelly! + +When he reached the house, he saw a very big bird that had gotten stuck inside the chimney. It had been flapping its wings, trying to get out and that was the terrible noise he had heard. Luckily, the little boy was brave enough to help the bird. He worked hard, and soon the bird flew away and the little boy smiled, happy to have saved the day. +Once upon a time there was a special girl named Donna. Donna was three years old and she wanted to learn as much as she could before she went to university. + +So she worked hard, day and night, to complete her tasks. No matter how hard it was, Donna never gave up. + +One day, when Donna was almost finished all of her work, she was very excited. She was close to completing her work and would soon be able to go to university! + +But then something tragic happened - Donna became very sick and she died. Everyone was very sad. The whole town felt like it was dead without Donna. + +But little did they know that even though Donna was dead, she still completed her goal. She would always be remembered for her determination to learn and go to university. +Once upon a time there was a family that had a cooler. It was special and different because they could take it anywhere. They liked to take it to the beach and the park. + +One day, the family decided to put their food in the cooler. They put fruit and sandwiches in it so that it stayed cool. Then, the father grabbed the cooler and brought it to the beach. + +When they got to the beach, everyone had fun in the sun. They took turns playing with the cooler too. They would race each other to see who could get to the shore first. + +Then, when it was time to go home, the family put their things in the cooler. They wanted to care for it to keep it cool. They took the cooler with them wherever they went. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a little boy. The mommy wanted to keep the boy safe and calm. So they decided to stay in the house. The mommy was very careful. She put up special locks to keep away bad people. + +The little boy felt safe in the house. He could play with his stuffed animals and read his books. Whenever he felt scared, the mommy would sing a special song and give him a big hug. + +The little boy stayed inside and had lots of fun. He stayed calm and safe. He knew that the mommy would always take care of him and keep him safe. +Once there was a little boy called Sam. He liked to explore the woods around his house. One day, he noticed a strange log poking out of the ground. He wanted to dig it up, so he asked his mum if he could. She said yes, so he got to work. + +Sam took out his spade and started digging. After a few minutes of hard work, the log came loose and Sam was finally able to pull it out. He looked at the log carefully. It was big and looked like it was made of wood. He thought it might be reliable. + +Sam hurried inside to tell his mum. She was very excited to see the log. She knew it would be very useful in the garden. + +Sam and his mum put the log in the garden and continued digging. They worked hard all afternoon until the sun began to set. They both looked at the log with satisfaction and knew that it would be reliable in the garden. + +TheEnd. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old and loved to play with her toys. + +One day, Lucy was playing in her bedroom when she heard her mom calling her. She went to the kitchen and saw her mom wearing an apron. She asked Lucy to help her bake cookies. + +Lucy was so excited and put on her apron. She spoke to her mom about all the different kinds of cookies she wanted to make. + +Then, unfortunately, Lucy did something very foolish. She decided to mix up all the ingredients together and make a big blob of dough. + +When her mom saw what she had done, she said, "Oh Lucy, that was a very foolish thing to do! Let's start over and make cookies the right way." + +So, Lucy and her mom worked together to make the most delicious cookies ever! Lucy smiled proudly at her creation. She had learned her lesson, and she would never be so foolish again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Molly. She loved looking at pictures. One day, her mom and dad brought home a special picture for Molly. It was very cheap, and the colors were very bright. Molly was so excited! She could not wait to hang it up on the wall. + +Molly's dad grabbed some tools from the kitchen and used his sharp knife to make a little hole in the wall. Then he hammered a nail into the hole and hung up the picture. Molly jumped up and down in excitement when she saw it. The picture looked perfect! She was so happy. + +Molly's dad smiled and said, "Now you must say thank you." Molly smiled back and said, "Thank you, daddy!" She gave her dad a big hug and thanked him for the beautiful picture. + +Molly loved her special picture. Every day she would wake up and look at it with a big smile on her face. From then on, she never forgot to show her appreciation for the things she had in life. +Once there was an angel. One day, he was very hot. He flew high into the sky, looking for a cool breeze. But no matter how high he flew, it was still too hot. Suddenly he saw a big cold lake. He decided to dive in and cool down. He swam for a long time, splashing and playing in the cool water. + +But then he heard something he had not heard in a long time. He heard a voice calling, "Angel! Where are you?" He recognized the voice - it was his mom. He was sure she was missing him! He quickly flew back to her. When he landed beside her, she hugged him tight. She said, "I missed you so much, angel!" +One day, a girl was walking in the park. She saw a small ball and kicked it with her foot. The ball flew through the air until it landed in a big tree. The girl was very proud of herself. Suddenly she noticed something shiny in the tree. It was a gift! The girl was so happy, she ran up to the tree and took the gift down. She was so proud that she could kick the ball and get the gift. She took the gift home to show her parents. Her parents were so proud of her for being so brave and finding such a nice gift in the tree. The girl knew she couldn’t wait to come back to the park and kick the ball again. +Once upon a time there was a cricket who wanted to have a big adventure. So, one day he set out on a journey. All around him were trees and the sun was shining bright. + +The cricket started walking and as he did, he waved at anyone he saw. Everyone was very friendly and waved back. He said hello to birds, bugs and even a big bear. + +At the end of the day the cricket was feeling very tired. He sat down by a stream to take a rest. Suddenly, he noticed something - the water had a bitter taste! + +The cricket didn’t understand why the water was so bitter. But then, he noticed the fish were eating something. He discovered that little bugs were eating something that was making the water bitter. The cricket realised that the adventure he was on was more exciting than he had ever thought. +Once upon a time, there was a furry jellyfish. Every day, it floated around the ocean, looking for food. One day, it was happily bobbing along when something soft and fluffy brushed against it. Suddenly, the jellyfish felt something being taken away from it. It quickly looked around to see who had removed it. + +The jellyfish noticed a seagull nearby. It had taken something from the jellyfish and was flying away with it. The jellyfish chased after the seagull, but it wouldn't come back. After a long time, the jellyfish gave up and returned home feeling sad. + +The furry jellyfish learnt a lesson - never leave its possessions behind! From that day, it became very careful and always checked what it had with it before swimming away. No more furry jellyfish possessions were ever removed again. +Once there was a man who loved to zoom. He would zoom everywhere - across the park, across the street and even into the sky. + +One day the man was zooming when he saw a log lying on the ground. It was a very high log and the man wondered what he could do with it. He decided that he would use it to make a slide. + +So the man zoomed over to the log and used a rope to tie it to the top of a tree. Then he used some sticks and a piece of cloth to make the slide. + +Finally the man tried out the slide. He zoomed down and it was so much fun! He zoomed down again, and again and again. After lots of zooming he decided to take a break and enjoy the view. + +And for many years after that the man kept on zooming down the high log slide, smiling the whole way down. +Jake was an enthusiastic three-year-old. His parents had gone shopping and left him at home with his Nana. Nana had a big kitchen with lots of fun things to explore. Jake was delighted when he saw a giant oat box. He opened it and was amazed at what he saw. + +Inside the box were all sorts of interesting things to display. He saw toy cars and pretty dolls, a board game and a teddy bear. But his favourite thing of all was the brightly coloured pebbles. He carefully poured them out onto the kitchen table and spread them around. + +He ran around the kitchen looking for something special to put onto the table. Finally, he found an old, rusty bucket hidden under the sink. He quickly gathered up the pebbles and arranged them inside. He was so proud of how it looked and he couldn't wait to show Nana. + +He ran over to her and shouted out excitedly, “Look what I made!†Nana smiled as she looked at the bright, colourful display of pebbles. “That looks great, Jake!†she exclaimed. “You are such a clever boy.†Jake beamed with pride. He had created a beautiful oat display and felt so happy and enthusiastic. +Once upon a time there was a tidy knob. The knob loved to talk to everyone who came near. It talked to butterflies, birds and trees. Each day it learned something new about the world. + +One day it noticed a big fly. The knob talked to the fly and asked it where it was going. The fly said it was going to a special event. + +The knob asked the fly what the event was. The fly said it was a garden party. The fly asked the knob if it wanted to come along. + +The knob was so excited. It had never been to a party before. So off they went. The knob had a wonderful time. It talked and sang and danced with all the other creatures in the garden. + +Everybody said it was the tidiest knob they had ever seen! And ever since then, the knob has been the best talker in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a big house. One day the mommy said, "Let's go for a walk in the hall!" So the whole family went for a walk down the long hall. They saw a bossy man at the end of the hall. + +The mommy said, "Let's turn around and go the other way". But the bossy man shouted, "Wait!" He said, "It's not safe down this hall. There are bad things that could happen." + +The mommy smiled and said, "Thank you for warning us. We will be careful next time." + +So the family listened to the bossy man and they avoided the hall. They always remembered to be careful and take his advice. The moral of the story is that it is always important to listen to warnings and be safe. +The day was hot and sunny. Sandy was out for a picnic with her friends. Sandy was wearing her red dress and enjoying the day. + +Sandy and her friends went to a big tree. The tree had roots that reached deep into the ground. Sandy and her friends wanted to destroy the roots. + +Unfortunately, the roots were strong. No matter how hard Sandy and her friends pulled, the roots held firm. + +Suddenly, Sandy had an idea. She asked her friends to be honest and try to pull the roots from the ground slowly and gently. + +The plan worked! Slowly and gently, the roots were slowly pulled from the ground. + +Sandy and her friends cheered with joy. They had done it! The roots were destroyed and they could enjoy the rest of their picnic. +Harry was hungry. He went to his mum and asked if he could have something to eat. She said, "OK, you can have a sandwich." + +Harry was so happy! He ran to the kitchen and found the sandwich. It looked normal. He opened the bread and inside there was some cheese and salad. + +He went back to his mum and asked if he could eat it. She said, "Yes, I permit you to have the sandwich." He smiled and ran back to the kitchen. + +He ate the sandwich and felt much better. He thanked his mum and she said, "You're welcome." + +Harry was happy and he had a full tummy. +Jim had a tomato. He cared for it very carefully. Jim watered it daily and looked after it. He wanted it to grow big and juicy. + +One day, Jim saw that his tomato was missing! He was so sad and felt guilty. He tore his room apart trying to find it, but the tomato was nowhere to be seen. + +Jim thought and thought. Then, he suddenly remembered that his little brother had seen him take care of the tomato. He went to his brother’s room and there it was, his missing tomato! Jim felt so relieved and happy. + +Jim hugged his brother and thanked him for taking care of the tomato. From then on, he and his brother took turns to look after the tomato and make sure it was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to soar. Every morning, this adventurous little bird would wake up and flutter out of its nest. The bird had beautiful wings that it spread out as it flew up in the sky. + +One day, the little bird flew down to take a rest. It landed on a soft rug that was under a big tree. The rug felt so comfy that the bird decided to take a nap. The bird closed its eyes and its wings. It dreamed of all the fun places it could fly to. + +In the afternoon the bird woke up from its nap. Feeling refreshed, it spread its wings and soared high into the sky. It flew for miles, over different lands and cities. The bird felt so happy and free. + +The little bird returned to its nest in the evening. It fluttered onto the rug and smiled. It had had such an adventurous day, it couldn't wait until tomorrow to go on its next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was fine. + +The girl did lots of things. One day she wanted to change. She put on a nice dress and did her hair. + +The girl looked in the mirror and she smiled. She liked how she changed. + +Then, her mom came in the room. She smiled and said, "You look fine". + +The girl was so happy and she twirled around the room. She liked the way she changed and wanted to show everyone her new look. + +The end. +Timmy was excited to check the mail. He ran out of the house to the mailbox and found a wire in an envelope. It was dead. He was sad and asked, "What happened to it?" His mom said, "It died, buddy". + +Timmy was very concerned. He asked, "How come it died? Can I bring it back to life?". His mom explained, "No, it can't come back. It was just too old." + +Timmy was sad and a little bit scared. He didn't understand why the wire was dead. His mom said, "It's okay, buddy. Things die sometimes, but it's just a part of life." + +Timmy was still sad but he felt a bit better. He thought about the wire in the envelope and felt he had to give it a proper goodbye. So, he grabbed a shovel and dug a special little grave for it in the backyard. He said goodbye to the wire and quietly covered it up with the dirt. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old and she really liked to whistle. One day she was walking in the park when she heard a beautiful sound. It was a lovely whistling - like a bird singing in the sky! + +Emma looked around and saw an old man sitting on a bench. He was the one who was making the whistling sounds. She smiled and he nodded at her. Emma thought this was the kindest thing ever! + +The old man asked Emma if she wanted to learn how to whistle. She nodded her head yes and the old man taught her how to whistle. Now she could make the same beautiful sound too! + +When Emma went home, she was very excited to tell her mum about it. She explained how the old man taught her how to whistle. Her mum was very happy and she made Emma a tasty treat as a reward for being so brave. + +From then on, every time Emma heard a beautiful whistling sound in the park she remembered her adventure with the old man. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful seal. He lived in a big, blue sea. One day as he was gliding through the waters, he felt a tremor in the sand. He began to tremble with fear. + +Suddenly, a big whale popped out of the waves! The seal was so scared that his whole body was shaking. He asked the whale what was wrong. + +The whale said, "I'm looking for a special fish. It has a blue stripe and a yellow spot." The seal had seen this fish before, so he said, "Yes, I know where it is." + +The whale thanked the seal and followed him to the fish's hiding spot. The seal was so happy to help the whale and the fish! + +The seal knew that being thoughtful and kind was the right thing to do. He smiled, waved goodbye and dove back into the depths of the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little silver bunny. He was sad because he had no one to play with. But then, one day, he met a little girl. She was very kind, and she smiled at the bunny and said "Hello, Bunny!" + +The bunny felt happy and brave. He wiggled his nose and asked, "Will you be my friend?" The little girl was so excited and said, "Yes!" + +So, every day the little girl and the silver bunny would play together. The bunny loved it when the little girl encouraged him to try new things. With her support, he felt like he could do anything. + +The bunny was so happy to have a friend, and he knew that the little girl was special. He was so grateful and wanted to thank her for being so kind, so he gave her a little silver gift. + +The little girl smiled and hugged him tightly. She thanked the bunny for the silver gift and said, "I'm so glad we're friends!" The bunny felt so loved. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Rachel who had the most wonderful coat. It was her favorite thing in the world! She imagined going on grand adventures in it -- meeting new friends, playing in the park, going on a swings at the playground. + +One day, Rachel was feeling especially energetic and eager to wear her beloved coat. She wanted to show off her special item to all her friends. So, she put it on and ran around town, waving to everyone she could see. + +Everyone waved back and smiled. They were so happy to share in Rachel's excitement. Rachel was now feeling even more eager and was inspired to explore even more places. She ran around and around, feeling the wind rush against her coat. Rachel was happier than ever before and she couldn't believe how amazing it felt to be wearing her favorite thing. + +The end. +Milly was a little girl who always wanted to meet new people. One day, Milly decided to take a walk in the garden. She saw a hose, and heard a noise. + +Curious, Milly walked closer and saw a big man splashing water with the hose. Milly was a little bit scared at first. + +The man saw Milly and smiled. He said that he was a farmer and his job was to water the plants on hot days. Milly was so excited to meet a new person that she forgot to be scared. + +The farmer asked Milly if she wanted to water the plants too. Milly was so shy that she was too ashamed to speak, so she just shook her head. + +The farmer smiled and gave Milly the hose. Together, they watered all the plants, and then said goodbye. Milly was so proud and happy to have met the farmer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Sam. He was only three years old and he loved playing games. + +One day, Sam's mommy said, "Let's play a guessing game!" She took out a pie and asked him, "What do you think is in this pie?" + +Sam thought and thought. Then he said, "I guess it is sour!" + +"You're right!" said Mommy with a smile. "This is a sour lemon pie. Do you want to try a piece?" + +Sam was so excited. He said, "Yes please!" + +Sam took a big bite of the sour lemon pie. But it was too sour for him. Sam made a funny face and said, "Yuck! Too sour!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's okay. Let's find something else to eat!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna loved to play outside and was always very polite. One day, while she was playing with other children, a police officer came. He was tall and strong and wore a special uniform. + +The officer reminded the children of the law: they had to keep playing quietly and not fight. Jenna listened carefully and remembered the law. She was very polite and responded, "Yes, of course, officer!" + +The officer smiled at Jenna and said, "Good girl! Keep following the law and always be polite." Jenna nodded and said, "Yes sir!" + +The officer thanked Jenna and went on his way. From then on, Jenna kept playing safely, following the law and always being polite. She was a very good girl. +Sammy was embarrassed. He liked dinosaurs and had just received an orange one as a present. He wanted to show it to his mom. So he quickly ran outside to find her. But she wasn't there. Instead, there were lots of grown-ups laughing at him. He didn't understand why. + +He heard someone say, “Look at that silly dinosaur!†which made Sammy even more embarrassed. He wanted to turn around and go back inside, but he couldn't bring himself to. Finally, he slowly shuffled his feet and ran away, feeling ashamed. + +At home, Sammy felt better. He now saw how special his orange dinosaur really was and hugged it close. He knew his mom would love it. After that, he wasn't embarrassed anymore. He smiled and told his dinosaur, “Let’s play!†+Once upon a time there was a little boy called John. He was 3 years old and loved to play with his toys. Every day he would try to test himself to see how smart he was. + +One day, John decided to play a game. He wanted to see if he could get a trophy. He blew up a balloon and stuck it to the wall. He made it as high as he could and then took a step back. + +John was very proud of himself and he wanted to see how long he could keep the balloon on the wall. He counted to ten and when he stopped, the balloon fell on the floor. He was so sad. + +John started to feel very stupid. He thought he couldn't do anything and began to cry. Just then, his mom came and gave him a big hug. She told him that it was okay and that he could try again anytime. + +John tried again and this time he was able to keep the balloon on the wall for the whole count. He was so happy and proud of himself, he got a shiny trophy for his hard work. He put the trophy on the shelf so he could show all his friends. + +John was so proud of himself for passing the test. He realized that it was okay to make mistakes and learned that it takes time and practice to get good at something. +Once there was a boy who wanted to travel the world. He had a reliable cart that he could use to carry everything he needed. Every day, the boy would measure how far he had gotten on his journey. He was determined to make it around the world. + +Soon, he had traveled through many different lands. He saw mountains, oceans and rainforests. He also saw animals he had never seen before. The boy was so excited to explore everywhere. + +The boy continued to measure his progress from day to day. He used his cart to carry all his food and supplies. Everywhere he went, people saw how reliable his cart is. + +Finally, after a long journey, the boy had traveled all the way around the world. He was so happy that he had made it. All his hard work and reliable cart helped him succeed in his mission. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her little girl. The mommy was teaching her daughter on how to examine things carefully. + +One day, the mommy took her daughter to a big, muddy field. The little girl felt a bit anxious. She had never explored a muddy field before. + +The mother showed the girl a few small things in the mud and asked her to examine them closely. The little girl studied the mud carefully, but didn’t find anything interesting. + +Then, the girl saw a strange looking object in the mud and decided to take a closer look. She took out her magnifying glass and examined it closely. It was a shiny rock! The little girl was so excited that she had found something special in the mud. + +She beamed with happiness and thanked her mother for helping her to examine the mud. From then on, the little girl always looked closely at things and never was afraid to explore new places. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Peter. Peter loved playing outside. One sunny day, Peter went out to his garden. As he was playing, he discovered something strange. It was an idea! He had never seen anything like it before. + +Curious, he started to explore this new idea. It was like nothing he had ever seen! He was so excited! He started to play with it. Then he noticed something strange; the idea was fake! It was made out of plastic and not real at all. + +Peter was disappointed, but he still had fun. He showed his mom his discovery and she was just as amazed. Together, they decided to keep the fake idea forever. Peter loved finding new things, and this fake idea was his favourite discovery. +Once upon a time there was a fragile goose who lived in the meadow. Every morning the goose would go for a walk and gather treats from the nearby farm. One day the goose had gathered so many apples, carrots and corn that she couldn't carry them all. + +So the goose looked around and soon saw a little boy. She thought the boy might be able to help. The goose waddled up to the boy and honked "help?" The little boy smiled and held out his hands. + +Gently the goose put her treats in the boy's hands. Then the boy helped the goose back home and the two friends said goodbye. From then on, the fragile goose and the little boy were best friends and shared many special days together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had a special uniform. It was blue and white and very delicate. Each day Sally put on her uniform and went off to school. + +One day something terrible happened. Sally's uniform got ripped. She was so sad to see her uniform ruined. + +But Sally's mom knew what to do. She took the uniform to the tailor. The tailor carefully worked to restore the uniform to new. He was very gentle and calm as he used his needle and thread. + +When the tailor was finished, the uniform was as good as new. Sally was so happy to see her uniform back to how it was before. She could wear her uniform with confidence and pride. +There was a little girl called Fiona who was very excited. She was wearing a fancy dress and she had a bow in her hair. She was going to a special event and she could hardly wait! + +As Fiona walked, she started to shiver from the cold. She looked around and saw lots of people all dressed in fancy clothes. Everyone was having fun, but Fiona was so cold! + +Then, someone handed her something warm to wear over her dress. It was a big, fancy coat with furry fur! Fiona was so happy, she hugged the coat and the warmth made her stop shivering. + +Fiona felt so cozy in her new coat and she laughed with joy. She felt like she was wearing a magical cape, fit for a princess! Fiona smiled and continued to the event, feeling all warm and fancy. +Molly and her mum were celebrating. There was a cake on the table and balloons on the walls. Molly was excited. She could smell something sour. It was the birthday cake. + +Molly's mum blew out some candles and everyone cheered. Molly forgot one thing - she had to go to the toilet. And fast! + +Molly ran to the toilet, with her mum following close behind. Molly was excited. She liked the toilet. It was big, and it was clean. + +Molly used the toilet and then she and her mum went back to the celebration. Everyone was eating the sour cake and having fun. + +Molly and her mum smiled at each other. It was happy day and they were celebrating. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, she went for a walk and found a cauliflower in a garden. She picked it up and ran back to show her mom. When she arrived, she replied, "Look Mom! I found a cauliflower!" Mom was happy and gave Sarah a hug. + +Sarah was so excited and asked, "Can we cook it?" Mom said, "Yes, let's make something yummy." So they went in the kitchen and started to make a dish. Mom said to Sarah, "You can help me stir the cauliflower." Sarah was thrilled and began to stir the cauliflower. + +Suddenly there was a loud noise in the kitchen. Mom looked around and saw that the kitchen was messy! She replied, "Who made such a mess?" Sarah answered, "It was me, Mommy. I'm sorry." Mom smiled and said, "It's OK, honey. Let's clean it up together." + +Sarah and Mom cleaned up the messy kitchen and then finished making their yummy dish. It was delicious and Sarah was so proud of their work! +Once upon a time there was a small boy who had a special wish. He wanted to see an ancient fountain. So one day, the boy stepped outside and he saw the fountain. It sparkled in the sunlight and the boy was amazed by it. He stepped closer and carefully reached out to touch it. When he did, the fountain made a magical splashing sound. Then, a magical rainbow came out of it and the boy was so excited. He spent the entire day making wishes and playing at the fountain. It was the most fun the boy ever had! When the sun went down, the boy had to go back home. He could not wait to come back and play again at the ancient fountain. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. He lived in a swamp surrounded by tall grasses. Every day he went out looking for food. He used his clever wits and his foxy ways to survive. + +One day, the fox got very lucky. He received a big, juicy worm from a friendly grasshopper. The shepherd fed him the worm and the fox was more than grateful. He thanked the grasshopper for his generosity and happily scurried back to his swamp. + +Once in the swamp, the fox was very proud of himself. He was proud that he used his clever ways to receive such a delicious meal. He ate the worm heartily and went to bed with a full belly. + +The moral of the story is to use your own clever wits to get what you want. With some hard work and a lot of luck, you will succeed. +Tommy was a chubby little boy who loved looking around the house. One day, he noticed something he hadn't seen before -- a fireplace! He was so excited and ran right to it. Then, he stopped to take a good look at it. He saw that it had lots of shapes and colors. Tommy thought it was really fun. + +He decided he wanted to touch it. He reached out his hand and started feeling the cold stones. He loved it! + +Another day, Tommy returned to the fireplace. This time, he wanted to get a closer look. He leaned in real close and studied all the different details carefully. He imagined what it would feel like to light a fire there. He spread out his arms, smiled happily, and said "I love this fireplace!". +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was three years old and he was always very curious. One day, Jack noticed something funny coming from his family's freezer. He leaned in and started to listen. What he heard was strange and new to him. + +"Glug, glug, glug," the freezer said. +Jack thought it sounded like a funny game, so he asked his mom what it was. +"That's the noise our freezer makes when it's working normally," she said. Jack found that a little hard to believe. + +He decided to put his ear up to the freezer to listen one more time. Sure enough, he heard the strange "glug, glug, glug" noise again. It was just the normal noise the freezer made when it was on. + +Jack smiled; he was so excited that he had learned something new. Ever since that day, Jack would always listen to the sound his freezer made to make sure it was still working normally. +Once there was a little girl who was eager to explore the world around her. She was so curious to learn more about her surroundings. One day her parents gave her a present - a microscope! She was so grateful and couldn't believe that she had her very own microscope. + +That day she decided to take it outside and explore. She found a ladybug and put it under the microscope. When she looked through the eyepiece she saw the details of the ladybug that she had never seen before. It was amazing! + +She was so intrigued that she wanted to find out more. She collected things like leaves, grass, and twigs and brought them back to settle under the microscope. Every time she looked under the microscope, she was amazed and filled with wonder. + +The little girl was so grateful that her parents gave her the microscope. She was able to explore, learn, and discover all sorts of things. She had found a new way to explore the world around her and she was loving it. +Once upon a time there was a friendly farm. The animals that lived there were also very friendly. The farm was a happy place to be. + +One day, while they were all playing, they heard a strange sound. It got louder and louder and then they saw it. It was a big tornado! The animals were so scared. They all started to scream. + +The tornado was getting closer and closer. It felt like the whole farm was going to get blown away. But then the wind stopped and the tornado went away. + +The animals were so happy. They all hugged each other. They were so relieved. They were so glad that the tornado had gone away and that their friendly farm was safe. +Once upon a time there was a peaceful town. One day, a fireman came to visit. The children were so happy to see him! He wore a big hat and long boots. He smiled and waved to them. + +The fireman showed the children his fire truck. It was big and red and had a loud siren. They went inside and saw all the tools the fireman had to fight fires. + +The fireman told the children all about his job. He showed them how he put out fires with his water hose and how he rescued animals and people in danger. + +The children asked the fireman lots of questions. They found out that his job was really important and very brave. + +The fireman waved goodbye and promised to visit them again. The children were so happy that they had met a real life fireman! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Goldie. Goldie was very excited because a new shape was going to arrive. She was so excited she didn't want to wait! + +The day finally came and the shape arrived. It was bright and colourful - just how Goldie wanted it to be. Goldie jumped up and down with joy. + +Goldie ran to the shape and hugged it. She couldn't believe it was really there and it was all bright and shiny. Goldie knew she had made the right choice. + +Goldie couldn't wait to show all her friends the new shape and she ran off as fast as she could to show them. Everyone was happy and amazed at the bright shape that had arrived. +Today was a very exciting day for Jill. She was getting ready to go camping with her family for the very first time. Before they set off, Jill got to pick out all the special gear she wanted to take. There were so many different kinds! She chose a sleeping bag, a cozy pillow and a fishing rod. + +Later, once they arrived at the campground, everyone started planning what to do. Jill was very excited to try out all of her gear! She got to practice casting with her rod, making a tent and sleeping in her sleeping bag. + +The day went by really quickly and Jill had so much fun trying different things. No matter what she did, she was glad she had everything she needed to have a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a stitch who loved to fly. She hopped and flapped her tiny wings. Even though she was a teeny-tiny stitch, she was very enthusiastic. + +The stitch spotted a butterfly whizzing by and she decided to try to catch up with it. She waved with all her might and shouted "Wait for me!". Then she spread her wings and flew as fast as she could. + +Soon she was up in the sky with the butterfly, fluttering around together. They were twirling and flipping and soaring higher and higher, until the stitch lost sight of the butterfly in the clouds. + +She was sad, so she decided to fly back home. The stitch landed in her garden, tired but happy. She was so glad to have experienced such an exciting adventure in the sky. +Once there was a lady. She was walking in the park and she was being very careful. Suddenly she heard a shout. It was so loud it made her jump. + +She looked around to see who was making the noise. She saw a little boy playing with his toy. The little boy had shouted in excitement when his toy car went across the ground. It made the lady laugh. + +She went over to the little boy and said hello. He was so happy to have a new friend that he ran over and gave her a big hug. The lady was so happy she shouted in surprise. + +They had lots of fun that day playing together in the park and the lady was careful to look after the little boy. They both said goodbye with a smile, and the lady waved as the little boy ran off. +The lady was so happy, she shouted for joy. +Once, there was a little girl named Emilie. Emilie was 3 years old and she loved to learn new things. She was especially curious about her toes. Every day, she would study her toes and learn all about them. + +One day, Emilie was playing outside and her neighbor, Sam, came up to her. He was very rude to her and laughed at her toes. He said it was silly that Emilie was learning about her toes. + +Emilie was very sad, but she didn't let Sam stop her. She kept learning and studying her toes all the time. And, whenever she saw Sam, she would smile and proudly say, "I am learning about my toes!" + +Emilie's dedication and bravery taught us that it is always okay to learn about something, no matter how rude others might be. +One day, a little boy was in his backyard. He saw something zooming through the sky. It was small and metal and it was a very pretty brown color. He was very excited, so he ran over to take a closer look. + +The boy soon found out it was a little metal bird. It had big brown wings that the boy had never seen before. He was in awe. The bird started to fly from tree to tree, and then would zoom really quick back and forth in the sky. + +The boy could not believe how fast the bird was going! The bird flew out of sight, and the boy sadly went back to playing. But then he saw the bird come back, holding a brown feather in its beak. The bird had brought a special gift for the boy! + +The boy was so happy! He said goodbye to the bird, and thanked it for such a wonderful present. Then the bird flapped its big brown wings and zoomed off into the blue sky. +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an impatient little girl named Rosy. She always wanted things right away! + +One day, Rosy was feeling very hungry. But her food was in a big sack, so she couldn't get to it. She got very impatient, so she started to pull on the sack. + +All of a sudden, the sack broke! Rosy had made a big mess. Her food was everywhere, but it was all in little pieces! + +Rosy was very sad. She didn't know how she would eat all the little pieces. + +Just then, Rosy's mom came in the room. She saw what had happened and gave Rosy a big hug. Then her mom helped her put all the pieces of food into a bowl. + +Rosy was so happy. She was able to eat her food, and she learned to be more patient too! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to pretend. One day, he decided to pretend there was a parade! He was so excited! + +He went outside to look for parade stuff. He found colorful flags, streamers and enough hats for everyone. He even found a costume to wear. + +Soon, he had everything he needed to have a parade. He was so ready! He had to ask his friends to join him. So he ran around trying to find them. + +Finally, he had enough people to have a parade. Soon, they were marching down the street, singing and having fun! The parade was so much fun that they didn't want it to end. + +The little boy was so happy he pretended a parade. It was one of the most fun things he ever did! +Once there was a little girl named Anna. Anna was three years old, and she always wanted to go outside to play. + +One day, Anna put on her red dress and shoes and went outside. She saw a big hill, and she wanted to lift herself up to the top. She put her hands on the ground and tried to lift. But Anna couldn't lift herself. + +Then Anna kneeled down on the ground. She put her hands on her knees, and pushed up with all her might. She lifted herself up to the top of the hill. + +Anna was so proud of herself! She jumped up and down and sang a happy song. She was so glad to have been able to lift herself up the hill. +Jim was a little boy. He had a dish full of toys. He loved to play with them. But today his toys were dull. He couldn't think of what to do with them. + +Then his mom came up with a great idea. She brought out some crayons and paper. Jim could make pictures with them. He was so excited! + +Jim quickly started to draw pictures. He used the crayons and made a big circle on the paper. The dish also had some markers. Jim used the markers to create shapes and colors. The pictures were beautiful. + +Jim was so happy and he laughed. He had lots of fun and soon the dish was full of colorful art. From then on Jim never thought his toys were dull anymore. He could always find a way to play. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Jack. Jack wanted to go fishing. He asked his dad to borrow a rod. + +So, Jack and his dad went to the store. Jack was so excited! His dad helped him buy the best rod he could find. + +Afterwards, Jack and his dad went to the pond. Jack was feeling a little bit dizzy, but he was excited to start fishing. He baited his rod, cast it into the pond and waited. + +After a while, something tugged on his line! Jack was so surprised and excited! He quickly pulled up his rod, and there was a big fish on the end of it. He couldn't believe it! + +Jack and his dad were so happy! Jack proudly showed off his fish and they both knew that it was all thanks to his new rod. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a big tree. The bird loved to dive from the branches of her tree and stretch her wings. She felt like she could fly forever! + +One sunny day, the little bird looked out of her tree and into the forest. Suddenly, she saw a furry creature! Feeling curious, she decided to dive down and get a closer look. + +But when the little bird got close, she realized it was a helpless baby fox! She still couldn't leave it alone, and so she decided to stay. The little bird kept the fox warm with her feathers and fed it when it was hungry. + +From then on, the bird and the fox were best friends. Instead of diving from the tree, they ran and jumped through the forest together. The little bird was so happy to have her furry friend by her side. +One day, Jack went to the beach. He played in the sand and went swimming. He got very wet and was so excited. + +His Mommy smiled and said, "Let's get you out of your wet clothes and into a towel!" Jack nodded and quickly ran over to get his towel. It was bright pink and so soft. + +Jack's Daddy was feeling very impatient. He wanted to go home, but he had to wait for Jack to get changed. Jack quickly dried himself off and Mommy helped him put on some dry clothes. + +Finally, Daddy said, "Ok let's go home now." Jack and Mommy laughed because they knew that Daddy had been impatient. But now he was happy, and they all went home, feeling very tired but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a wild bubble. It soared above the sky and floated all around. Everyone wanted to catch the wild bubble. + +The people tried their best to manage the wild bubble but it was too fast. It moved around too much! No matter how hard they tried, the wild bubble was too tricky. + +So one day, a little 3 year old boy came along. He had a clever idea. He ran and jumped and managed to catch the wild bubble! Everyone cheered and clapped. The 3 year old was very happy. + +From that day on, the 3 year old always managed to catch wild bubbles. He became an expert at it! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a poppy who loved to travel. The poppy set off on an adventure. But it was not easy. Everywhere the poppy went, there were huge mountains to climb and deep rivers to cross. The poppy was so tired, it began to shrug. + +Suddenly, an elephant appeared. Her name was Milly. She said to the poppy, "Hi there! Would you like a ride?" The poppy smiled and said yes. + +Milly quickly took the poppy to the other side of the river. The poppy thanked Milly and waved goodbye. Then, the poppy set off on the next part of its journey. + +But this time, the poppy was not alone. It had a new friend to help it. Milly showed the poppy the easiest way to get to the top of the mountain. Together, the poppy and Milly happily made it to the top. + +The poppy was so happy and relieved. It had learned that with a helping hand, an adventure could be made easy. +Once there was a boy. His name was Bob. Bob was only three. One day, Bob wanted to go outside and play. But his mom said no. She said he had to stay inside and wait. + +So Bob waited patiently. But he was very curious. He wanted to know what was outside. So, after a while, he decided to go out and take a look. + +Bob opened the door and it was very quiet. He peeked outside. But then he heard a loud buzz. It was a bee! Bob felt scared and ran away. + +Bob quickly ran back inside and sat down. He was relieved. His mom had been right to tell him to wait. She had been protecting him from accidents. + +Bob was so thankful that his mom had protected him. He knew that it was important to always listen and to always be safe. +Once upon a time, John received a modern tiger. He was very happy and welcomed his new friend with a hug. The tiger purred and licked John's face. + +John and the modern tiger took many walks through the park and splashed around in the pond. The tiger chased the ducks and John laughed. + +When the sun went down, John and the tiger went inside. John fed the tiger a big bowl of his special treat - tuna and shrimp. The tiger purred with delight. + +John and the modern tiger stayed together and were the best of friends. Every morning they would go on new adventures and every night they would snuggle together. + +John was very lucky to receive a modern tiger. He had the best days of his life with his new friend. +Once there was a mole who lived in a hole. All day they dug around looking for food. One day they heard a voice calling "Mole! mole!" Mole looked up and saw a little girl. She was glad to see mole and waved. Mole was glad too and waved back. + +The girl asked mole if they wanted to play. Mole said yes and the girl showed mole her toy. It was a yellow ball and mole was so excited. They started playing catch and mole loved it. + +Then girl called for mole to come to tea. Mole found some yummy snacks and ate them all up. The girl was glad to see mole full and happy. + +Mole said goodbye and returned to the hole but they'd return soon to continue their game. Mole was glad to have a new friend to play with. +One day, a musician was walking in the park. He was holding a guitar and singing a happy song. He was glad to be outside in the sunshine. + +The musician saw a little girl sitting under a tree. She was only three years old. He walked over to her and asked if she wanted to hear his music. + +The little girl smiled and nodded her head. She was very glad to hear the music. The musician strummed his guitar and sang a song. The girl listened carefully and smiled. + +When the song was finished, the musician held out his hand to the little girl. She happily grabbed it and they both walked around the park together. She held on tightly and smiled with each step. + +The musician could feel how glad the little girl was to listen to his music. Now every time he passes by the park, the musician smiles knowing he has made somebody happy. +Once upon a time, there was a swan. He loved to write stories and tell stories to everyone he met. One day, the swan went for a swim in a smelly lake. Whilst he was there, he noticed some paper floating on the lake. He picked up the paper, and began to write a beautiful story. + +The swan wrote and wrote, and before long he had filled both pages with words of the story. He put the paper back in the lake, taking a final look at his work. Then he began to swim away, feeling proud of what he had written. + +Suddenly he heard a voice coming from the lake. It was the voice of a little duckling. She was reading the story that the swan had written. When she finished, she said “I love your story! It’s the best story I’ve ever heard!†The swan smiled, feeling very pleased with himself. + +From then on, the swan knew that writing was the best way to make his stories come alive. He kept writing, sharing stories with all the animals of the lake. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had an incredible pin. She held it tightly in her hand and smiled. As she looked at it, something special happened. The pin began to sparkle and it began to float around the room. Everywhere it went, it put on a show of color and fun. + +The girl laughed and clapped her hands as the pin flew faster and faster. Then suddenly it flew up so high that it was out of sight. The girl ran around the room trying to find it, but it was gone. + +But then something even more incredible happened. The pin flew back into the room and landed right in the girl's hand. What a happy surprise! The girl hugged the pin tight and thanked it for the magical show. + +From then on the girl knew that her pin was something very special. Whenever she held it tight, she knew something magical would happen. +Sara went on a walk. As she went, she stopped to observe. All around her, a strange fog filled the air. Through the fog, she saw something that surprised her. An elderly lady was walking down the path. + +The elderly lady was shuffling slowly, and Sara found herself feeling happy as she watched. The lady was wearing a warm coat and a scarf that flew in the breeze. She hummed a tune under her breath as she walked. + +Sara moved closer and waved at the lady. The lady smiled and gave her a friendly hello. They continued walking together, talking and laughing. After they parted, Sara waved goodbye and watched until the fog had swallowed the elderly woman up. +Once upon a time there was an ugly prince. He was unhappy with his looks and so decided to do something about it. He designed some new clothes to help him look less ugly. + +The prince put on his new clothes and looked in the mirror. He was so happy and proud of his design! He decided to go show off his new outfits and strutted throughout the kingdom. + +Everyone loved his new look! The prince was so pleased with the design he started designing more clothes. Everywhere he went people enjoyed the prince's style and complimented him on how great his clothes were. + +The prince was so happy! With his new clothes he truly looked like a prince and he loves showing them off. He now knows that he doesn't need to be ugly ever again. +Once there was a fat chest. It was so big that it made all the other chests look small. + +One day, the fat chest wanted to increase its size. So it began to eat and eat and eat. Every day, it ate more and more until it was much bigger than before. + +The other chests were surprised to see the fat chest grow so much. They asked it how it managed to increase so quickly. + +The fat chest just smiled and said "I just kept eating and eating until I got bigger." + +The other chests were very impressed and started to do the same. Every day they ate until they were bigger. + +Soon, all the chests were as big and fat as the original fat chest. +Mummy wanted to find a special present for the twins' birthday. She looked far and wide until she saw it! It was a huge, shiny slide. It was so tall that it almost touched the sky! Mummy was so excited that she quickly decided to buy it. + +The next day, the twins' birthday arrived. Mummy was the first to set up the slide and so it was ready when their friends came to play. Everyone was super excited to try it out! They all rushed to the slide and began to play. It was so much fun, they even forgot how distant their homes were! + +The day was coming to an end but it wasn't over just yet. Mummy announced that the slide was now for sale! Everyone looked surprised. She explained that the twins were getting too old for the slide and they wanted to make room in the backyard. So everyone could take turns to buy the slide, and each time they did, the twins would get a little bit of money each time. + +The twins were so excited to sell the slide, and their friends were even more excited to buy it. So the day ended with the slide being sold multiple times and the twins counting the money they had made. +Once upon a time there was a pale dolphin. He hopped around the deep blue ocean looking for fun. He hopped over the waves and around the coral. He jumped and spun and wiggled his tail. + +The pale dolphin kept jumping until he found a friend. It was a yellow fish! The fish and dolphin played tag and splashed around. They hopped and jumped together, always having fun. + +At the end of the day the pale dolphin said goodbye. He thanked the fish before he hopped away to find more adventures. He jumped and played until the sun set, then he hopped home safe and sound. +Once there was a little girl who was three years old. She loved soup so she asked her mommy if she could make some. + +Mommy said yes and showed the little girl how to make the soup. The little girl stirred the pot and watched it bubble fiercely. + +Mommy asked if she understood how to make the soup. The little girl nodded her head and said she did. + +The little girl added some vegetables and spices. Soon, the soup was ready to eat. + +It smelled delicious, so the little girl couldn't wait to try it. She took a few spoonfuls and it tasted even better than it smelled. + +The little girl was so proud of herself that she had made the soup. Now she understood how to make it! +Jim was an ordinary little boy. He liked to sail on the lake near his house. One day, he went out with his mom to the lake. When they arrived, Jim saw a very nice bench by the lake. He ran to the bench and climbed on it. His mom handed him a toy boat and said, "Can you sail this boat in the lake?" + +Jim was so excited. He put the boat in the water and gave it a gentle push. It started to sail away across the lake. Jim laughed and clapped his hands. After a while, the boat started to come back towards the bench. Jim grabbed it and put it back on the bench. + +That was a very special day for Jim. He had so much fun sailing his boat in the lake. He never forgot that ordinary bench by the lake. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was not like the other kids. She had big blue eyes and always smiled a lot. Everyone at school was always so nice to her and said, "Welcome!" + +Sue was different. She had a magical way of making everything better. Whenever anything was wrong, she would rub her hands together and make a wish. + +One day, she rubbed her hands together at recess and made a very special wish. She wanted everyone to feel welcome in her world. + +The next day, Sue saw something amazing. There were balloons and ribbons everywhere. Her friends were wearing welcome hats and were giving her hugs. + +Sue was so happy that her wish had come true. She felt different in the best way. Everyone was smiling and she knew that everybody felt welcome. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a cat and a dog. They were walking along a path, looking for something fun to do. + +Suddenly, the dog saw a big and bossy lion. It was standing in their way and roaring very loudly! The cat and the dog were scared, but the cat knew what she had to do. + +She stepped away from the path and, with her courage, pretended to be brave. She puffed out her fur and meowed very loudly at the lion. The lion was so surprised that it ran away, never to be seen again. + +The cat and the dog were so relieved, and they laughed and jumped for joy. They continued on the path, never worrying about lions again. +Once there was a small boy who wanted to raise oysters. He went to the beach to find them. +When he got there, he saw an old man trying to collect oysters. He was being very rude. + +The little boy was angry and wanted to tell the old man off. He threw a rock at the old man, but he missed him. + +The old man was very surprised. He asked the little boy why he was so angry. + +The little boy told him that it was not nice to be rude and he was trying to raise oysters. The old man apologised and offered to help the little boy find oysters. + +Together, the old man and the little boy raised oysters from the beach. When they had enough, they shared the oysters and had a great feast. The little boy was very happy that the old man had been so kind and helpful. +Jimmy looked up at the ceiling. He saw the blue paint and he felt sad. +He started to cry and he couldn't stop. His eyes were filled with tears and he wept. +His mom saw him and came over to him. She hugged him tight and said, "What's wrong Jimmy?" +Jimmy couldn't say why he was so sad, so he just cried harder. +His mom held him and said, "It's okay to cry Jimmy. It's okay to feel sad." +Jimmy hugged her tight and soon he stopped weeping. He still felt sad but he was not alone. His mom was there with him, and that made him feel better. +Once there was a wise man. He knew a lot of things. One day, he saw a sign. He wanted to show people that he knew the sign so he clapped. Everyone clapped along with him and smiled. The wise man was very happy and clapped again. Everyone clapped louder and louder. The wise man was excited and he clapped even louder. People joined in with the clapping and soon everyone was clapping together. It was so much fun. The wise man was very pleased. He kept clapping until everyone was tired and stopped. He smiled at all the people. The wise man was glad he had clapped. +Once upon a time, there was a big, enormous tiger. It walked around looking for something to eat. But it didn't find anything. + +Then, in the corner of the forest, it saw a small little bird. Its neck was smooth and delicate. The tiger wanted to catch the bird and eat it with a crunch. + +But the bird was quick! It flew away before the tiger could reach it. The tiger was so frustrated that it roared with anger. + +The roar was much too loud and it broke the branch of a tree. All of a sudden, the branch fell and hit the tiger on its neck! + +The tiger was so surprised and it yelped with pain. It staggered away with a sore neck. It learned a lesson that day-- never be too loud! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Sarah and Jenny. Sarah liked to prepare for special occasions, and Jenny liked to go to the mall. One day, Sarah said to Jenny, "Let's prepare for a special occasion!". + +So, Sarah and Jenny got ready and went to the mall. Jenny was so excited! When they got there, they found a fake store filled with fake toys and things. Sarah said, "Let's get some fake toys!" + +Jenny and Sarah had a lot of fun choosing their non-real toys, but soon they realised they didn't have enough preparation time to buy anything. So, they decided to come back another day and finish their special occasion preparation. + +The two friends had such a fun time that they couldn't wait to prepare for their next special occasion! +Mama and Papa had a phone. Mama and Papa used the phone to talk to each other and their friends. Mama and Papa included their friends in their conversations. + +Mama and Papa were very silly. They would call people and ask them silly questions. Mama and Papa got lots of laughs at the phone, but sometimes their friends would get angry. + +One day, Mama was tapping on the phone. Papa got mad and said no tapping. But Mama thought it was funny, so she tap tap tapped away. + +Papa got fed up and took away the phone. He said it was foolish to tap on the phone and the phone should only be used for talking to friends. Mama was sad. She missed her tapping. + +Mama and Papa decided to use the phone only when they needed to. From then on, they were very careful and used the phone only for speaking with their friends. No more foolish tapping. +Once upon a time there was a pretty panda who lived in the forest. He had always dreamed of being delivered to a special person. + +One day, the panda heard a great noise, almost like music. When he looked around he saw a big, shiny box in the sky above the forest. There were two figures flying the box and it was getting closer and closer. + +The flying box arrived at the panda's house. Two people opened the box, and inside it was a beautiful pink balloon. It was for the panda! + +The panda was so excited as the two people attached the balloon to him. They waved goodbye and the panda flew up and away into the sky. + +The panda landed in a garden, and there he saw something he had dreamt of - the special person he was delivered to. It was a little girl who was so happy to see her new panda. She hugged him tightly, and they became the best of friends. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Josephine. She was three years old and she loved to explore. She wanted to see what the world had to offer her. One day, Josephine went outside and saw a pond. She thought it looked so cool, so she went over to take a closer look. + +Josephine wanted to drink from the pond, so she leaned down and took a sip. But it didn't taste good. Suddenly all of her skin started to itch, and it was really uncomfortable. She quickly hopped away from the pond and ran over to her mom. + +Mom saw all of the itchy red bumps on Josephine's skin. Mom knew that the water was bad for her and now it was making her skin hurt. She put some medicine on Josephine's skin to make it feel better, and they both went inside. + +Josephine learned a very important lesson that day. She never went near the pond or drank from it again. Instead, she stayed away and drank her yummy glasses of water at home. That way, she never got hurt or itchy again. +Once upon a time, there was a dirty jeep. It had a big tire, a steering wheel and lots of space for passengers. It liked to balance on its wheels and zig zag down the road. + +One day, the jeep went to the beach. It rolled down the sand, wiggling back and forth. When it reached the edge of the water, it got stuck in the mud. + +The jeep tried and tried to get free, but it couldn't. No matter how hard it pushed, the jeep was stuck. + +Suddenly, a little girl appeared. She ran over to the jeep and asked if she could help. The jeep was delighted, and the little girl started to push. With a few big push and a lot of wiggling, the jeep was free. + +The jeep thanked the little girl and drove off. It balanced on its wheels and raced down the beach, feeling happy to be free again. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Emma. She wanted to find a secret egg! One day she went on an adventure to search for the special egg. Emma followed a path until she came to a door. She tried to open it, but it was locked. She was very upset. Emma looked for a key and found one in a tree. She took it and unlocked the door. + +Inside there was a special room. In the center of the room was an egg. Emma was excited and happy that she had found the secret egg! + +She ran over and picked it up. When Emma touched the egg, something magical happened. The egg opened up and a beautiful bird flew out! + +Emma was so excited and glad that she had unlocked the egg and set the bird free. From that day on she was always looking for new magical eggs to unlock and discover. +Sam was a clumsy boy and he wanted some new clothes. So he went on an adventure to gain them. He walked and he skipped and he sang. He saw a tree and a pond and some birds in the sky. Finally he reached a magical shop. Inside the shop he found lots of beautiful clothes! He was so happy, he had gained what he wanted. He chose the most colorful clothes and put them on. He looked so amazing! He went back home, wearing his beautiful new clothes. When he arrived home, everyone said 'Wow! Sam, you look so wonderful'. Sam smiled and gave a skip and a twirl. He was so happy he had gained the clothes! +Once upon a time, there was a smart lady. She had an order for a special mirror. It had to be an intelligent mirror. + +She went to her friend's house to find the mirror. When she went inside, she saw an amazing mirror. It had lots of pretty glitter and a neat frame. + +She knew this was the perfect mirror for her order. She took it home and put it up in her room. Every day, she looked in the mirror and told it how intelligent she was. + +The mirror loved it and shined even brighter each day. Everyone in town heard about the lady and her intelligent mirror. She was so proud of her special order. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. Mary liked to put things in her room. Every day, she would put little things like dolls and cars, and she would put them all around her room. + +One day, Mary was walking around her room when she noticed a spot on the floor that was hard. She went to get her mom and said, "Mom, look at this hard spot!" Her mom looked and said, "Let's put something here!" + +So Mary and her mom went to the store and bought a big, colorful cushion to put on the hard spot. Mary put it down on the spot and it was perfect! She and her mom danced around the room, celebrating the new addition to her room. + +From then on, Mary always kept her room neat, and she always made sure that all the spots like the hard spot on the floor were happy and filled with something soft and comfortable. +Once upon a time, there lived a graceful butterfly named Bella. Bella had a very special network of friends. Every day she would flutter around, visiting her friends and sharing stories. + +One morning though, Bella was disturbed to find that her friends had all gone missing! She searched high and low, but she couldn't find anyone. Just then, she heard a voice calling her. + +Turning around, Bella saw a big butterfly perched atop a flower. He asked her what was wrong and why she looked so sad. She told him the whole story and he nodded in understanding. + +The big butterfly told Bella that he was the leader of a new butterfly network and that her friends had all joined it! Bella was so happy that she hugged the big butterfly. He told her that she should join them too-that would make her network even bigger and better! + +Bella was so grateful. She thanked the big butterfly and joyfully joined the network. From then on, she lived in graceful harmony with her old and new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He marched through the forest for miles. After the long march, he found a lake. The lake was surrounded by tall trees and sunny flowers. He built a raft from some of the fallen tree branches. + +He placed the raft in the lake and hopped inside. He floated around the lake, enjoying the delicious sunshine and the cool water. He took out some apples from his bag and ate them. They were so delicious! + +The boy sailed around the lake. He weaved his raft in and out of lily pads, tall trees and even some friendly ducks. He had a wonderful time. He eventually sailed all the way around the lake. He was very happy and returned home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Bob. Bob liked to dance. He could dance all day. One day he was dancing and began to feel uncomfortable. He wanted to stop but he kept on going. But then he started to sneeze! He sneezed and sneezed and couldn't stop. So he had to stop dancing. He was very sad and he wanted to carry on. + +But then something wonderful happened. One of his friends started to dance with him. He joined in and soon he wasn't feeling uncomfortable anymore. They danced and danced until they were tired. And they laughed and laughed, too. + +Now Bob knew that dancing made him feel happy! +Bob woke early one morning. He was not very obedient, but he had opened his eyes before the sun did. He put on his shoes and quietly tiptoed outside. He wanted to keep his adventure a secret. + +Bob was excited to explore. He saw lots of birds, tall trees and bright flowers. He smiled as he played and laughed with the ants and the butterflies. + +But soon his excitement was over, and Bob had to go home. He still had a secret. He walked back to his house and quietly sneaked in. He quickly tucked himself back into bed and pretended to sleep. + +The morning sun was shining when Bob's mom came into the room. She was pleasantly surprised to see her son already asleep. Little did she know he had a secret. Bob opened one eye and smiled to himself. He had been very obedient, and his secret was safe. +Once there was a girl who had a coin. Every day she would look at it and decide what to do with it. She thought it would be fun to buy something with the coin. But she had to decide if it was worth it. She was feeling very serious. + +So she decided to save it. She thought it would be a smarter decision. Then one day, she saw a toy she really wanted. She thought carefully and after a few minutes she decided to use her coin. She was so excited when she bought the toy. + +She had learned that it's important to decide wisely when it comes to spending money. She kept the coin with her always, and thought of it as a reminder to make wise decisions. +Once there was a little boy called Tom. He was very curious and liked to explore. He found a can of spray and it said "oil". So Tom decided to spray it. He was so happy and thought it was a game! But Tom's mom saw what he was doing and told him "no". She said it wasn't safe to spray that stuff. + +So Tom's mom got some special oil and put it on his hands. It was very smelly, but Tom felt it made his hands feel much better! + +"Now that's safe," said Tom's mom. She smiled at Tom and he smiled back at her. Tom continued to explore and have fun, but he always remembered to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Daisy. Daisy was a very nice cow, always kind and polite. One day, she was wearing her best dress and walking through the field. Suddenly, a rude fox came out of nowhere. The fox looked at Daisy and said, "You don't belong here, cow. Go away!" Daisy was hurt by the fox's words. She felt like crying, but she held back her tears and kept walking. Daisy kept her head high and kept walking through the field until she got safely home. + +In spite of the fox's rude words, Daisy knew that she belonged in the field just like anyone else. She would never let anyone make her feel like she didn't belong. From that day forward, Daisy wore her best dress each time she went out into the field. +Danny was a loud little boy. He loved to make noise. He was always so happy and full of energy. His mom wanted to keep him busy, so she gave him a toy. It was a snap-together toy that Danny could build over and over again. + +Danny was so happy with his new toy. He snapped the pieces together and created a bridge. He quickly snapped it apart and made a boat. The boat floated across the living room and into a sink. Danny watched as it drifted away. + +Danny was a bit upset that his boat was gone, but he tried to remain calm. He watched as the boat got smaller and smaller. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was so loud that Danny covered his ears. It had come from the sink. + +Danny was deafened by the sound. He looked around the room, but nothing was there. He reached into the sink and pulled out a toy that snapped together. Danny was so excited and snapped it right away. It was the same toy he had been playing with! + +Danny was so happy that he had his toy back. He quickly snapped it together and made a bridge to take him back across the room. Danny laughed and clapped as he moved from one side of the room to the other. He had never felt so happy! +The little girl wanted to try and make something new. She looked at all of the things that were lying around in the house. Then she noticed some batteries. She thought they were really cool and decided to try and make something special with them. + +She joined two of the batteries together and her eyes lit up. She thought if she joined all the batteries together something interesting might happen. So she got to work connecting them until all the batteries were connected together. + +The original battery had now turned into something new and exciting. She couldn't wait to try it out! She switched it on to see what would happen and the batteries lit up! She was so happy with her creation and it made her day. +One day, Mary was feeling very cold. She put on her coat and stepped outside. The air was calm, and she liked the feeling. She started walking, and saw a big pumpkin. She wanted to pick it up, so she tried to squeeze it. But it was too big! + +Mary tried to think of a new way to pick it up. She asked her dad and he showed her how to put her arms around it and squeeze. With her arms around the pumpkin, Mary was able to lift it up. She smiled and ran to her house with the pumpkin. + +Once she was back home, she showed her mom the pumpkin. Her mom took it and put it on the kitchen counter. She and Mary hugged each other and enjoyed their warm embrace. They were both happy and calm. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He had a job to do. Every day he would take the bus to his job. Sam was a bit frightened, because the bus was so big and he was so small. + +On this day, the bus was especially crowded. Sam had to struggle just to get on. He was squished between so many people that he was having a hard time! Still, he kept trying until he finally made it on. + +On his way home, the same thing happened. Sam had to struggle to get off the bus. He was frightened because he was squeezing and pushing with all his might, but he was still stuck in the same place! + +But then something amazing happened. Two big, strong men came over and started to push and pull Sam until he was free! He was so relieved, and he thanked them with a big hug. From that day forward, Sam never was afraid of struggling on the bus again. +Once, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was very fancy. She loved to dress up and wear her sparkly dress. She also loved to go outside and play. +One day, Jane put on her special dress and decided to go outside. As soon as she stepped out, she saw a shiny yellow car. Jane had never seen it before and she wanted to drive it. +She ran to the car and jumped inside. She pretended to drive it, making loud beeping noises. Suddenly, she heard a soft voice saying "go faster Jane!" +Jane was amazed and turned to find her brother sitting beside her. He laughed and told her to drive to the park. They drove off, laughing and singing the whole way. + +When they arrived, they went straight to the playground. Jane squealed with joy when she saw the giant slide. She rushed to start sliding down, climbing higher and higher. She felt like she was flying! +When she reached the bottom, she asked her brother to take her to the car. She wanted to drive it back home. +So they got into the car and drove away, back to their fancy house again. Jane smiled to herself and thought she had the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. His fur was a very soft purple. He lived in the dark, where he played with all of his friends. + +One day, he was hopping around in the dark and he got a little tickle in his nose. He began to sneeze! His first sneeze made all of his bunny friends double over in laughter. + +The bunny got tickles in his nose again and this time, he sneezed twice! Everyone laughed even harder when they heard the two sneezes. But the bunny was starting to get frustrated. + +The bunny took a deep breath and sneezed one last time. And, lo and behold, the darkness started to go away and a beautiful new day began. The bunny and all of his friends could finally see the sun and all of the colors it brought! +One day a wise old woman went outside and opened up her stall of delicate fruits and vegetables. She was serving the community and she gave a peach to everyone. With each peach, the woman shared her wisdom. She said that life is as delicate as a peach, so to keep it in balance we must treat it with care. + +The woman served the people every day, and people began to come from miles away just to listen to the woman's wisdom. Everyone was so happy, for the wisdom of the woman filled their bellies with joy as if they were eating a delicious peach. + +The woman went on like this for many years, teaching and serving the people. She filled the people's hearts with wisdom, and they would never forget her. +Once upon a time, there was a big, colorful field with lots of grass and flowers. + +One day, a little girl decided to go to the field to play. She ran through the grass, twirling and singing, until she got too hot. + +So the little girl decided to bathe in the field. She found a nice spot near a stream and took off her clothes. Then she stepped into the cool water and splashed around for a long time. + +When the little girl was done, she put her clothes back on and ran back home. She was very happy and couldn't wait to come back to the colorful field again soon. +Once upon a time there was a gentle girl named Suzie. She loved to make things. She made toys, dolls, and many other fun things. Today she wanted to make something special. She went to the store to get the things she needed. + +At the store she found a beautiful piece of cloth. She knew it was perfect for what she wanted to make. She picked up the cloth and brought it to the check-out. The clerk smiled when she saw what Suzie had chosen. It was a sheer, white veil. + +Back home, Suzie started to work. She cut and sewed the cloth. She made sure to stitch it in a very gentle pattern. After she was finished, the veil was perfect. Suzie was so pleased. + +Now that her project was complete, Suzie was ready to go show it off! With the veil in hand, she ran back to the store. Staring in amazement, the clerk said, “You made this? It’s so beautiful!†Suzie smiled and nodded, proudly showing off her wonderful creation. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Peter. Peter was a very unusual boy and he loved to travel the world with his luggage. He had packed everything he wanted for his trip and he was very excited to explore. + +As he was about to set off on his journey he sneezed. A giant sneeze that made his luggage bounce up and down. He had never seen anything like this before and he thought it was very funny. + +Peter was now ready to go and he waved goodbye to his friends and family. The journey was filled with many unusual and exciting things. + +Peter continued to travel and explore with his fun and unusual luggage, shouting "hello!" to new people all around the world. + +At the end of his journey Peter was very happy. He said goodbye to all his new friends and vowed to go on more adventures with his unusual luggage. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. Joe was three years old, and he was always very curious. One day, Joe was playing at the park with his friends. Suddenly, the sun shone very brightly and Joe shouted with joy. "Wow, the light is so beautiful!" he said. + +As the day went by, Joe and his friends got very thirsty. "Let's get something to drink," Joe said. His friends ran to get a drink from the nearby store. When Joe got there he saw a huge container filled with a tasty drink. He shouted for his friends to come, and everyone was very excited. + +The friends all had a taste of the delicious drink, and everyone loved it. Joe was very happy, he shouted and ran all around the park. The friends smiled and laughed as they enjoyed the rest of the day, playing in the light. +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. The sky seemed very dark and the wind felt cold. She was feeling a little scared and guilty because she had taken an apple without asking. Suddenly a figure appeared in the park. It was the big bad wolf! The little girl was so scared. The wolf seemed angry and he told her that she had to give him the apple. She felt so guilty and had to do as he said. She quickly handed the apple to the wolf who then growled and ran away into the cold dark night. The little girl was relieved, but she also felt guilty. She knew she was not supposed to take the apple and she learned her lesson. +Once there was a family who lived on top of a big hill. In the family was a Mommy and Daddy and a little girl who was three years old. She was sweet and she was spoiled. + +One day, the little girl asked her Mommy and Daddy if they could give her a present. "We would love to give you something," said her Mommy and Daddy, so they gave her a special teddy bear. + +The little girl was so excited! She hugged her bear and loved it more than anything. She asked if she could take it to the top of the hill to show it off. "Yes, that would be very nice," Mommy and Daddy said. + +So off she went, with the bear in her arms. She walked to the top of the hill, and she was so happy to show it off! All of the birds in the sky could see her and her special teddy bear. She waved at them and hugged her bear even tighter. + +When the little girl returned, Mommy and Daddy asked her what she had seen on the top of the hill. She smiled and told them all about it, and they were so happy that she had such a great time. + +The little girl was so spoiled and so happy! She thanked her Mommy and Daddy for giving her the special bear, and they all hugged and smiled. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. One day, she went to the park with her mom. When they got there, Amy saw an adorable puppy running around. She wanted to be close to the puppy and skipped over to where it was. + +The puppy was jumping around and had lots of junk with it. Amy wanted to play with it, but the puppy ran away. She quickly chased after it and was able to catch it. The puppy was so excited to be around Amy, that it cuddled and licked her. + +Amy and the puppy played together until it was time to go home. When Amy said goodbye to her new friend, she said she would close her eyes and dream of the puppy until they could see each other again. With that, Amy and her mom walked away and the puppy was left at the park, happy and adorable. +Jake liked to shoot with his new bow and arrow. He took it with him one day and went to the field. He was careful and watched for birds and other animals. + +The sun was shining, and the sky was a bright blue. Everything was calm and quiet. + +Jake shot his arrow, and it flew up high. When it reached the top of the sky, it started to sparkle in the sunlight! It was a beautiful rainbow of light. + +Jake was very happy. He had made a wonderful rainbow in the sky. He clapped his hands and laughed in delight. He loved shooting with his bow and arrow! +Once there was a chubby little bunny called Bun-bun. Bun-bun was always on the move and one day he hopped over to the corn fields to find something to snack on. He began eating the corn until he suddenly feel from a tall corn stalk. Bun-bun did not get hurt, but the shock of falling made him shake his head in surprise! Thankfully Bun-bun was a brave, chubby bunny and he wasn't scared to hop back up and search for more corn. He continued to bounce around the corn fields, happily munching on all the sweet corn he could find. Bun-bun eventually found enough corn to last the whole day and happily hopped back home. From then on, Bun-bun made sure to carry some extra corn around so he would never get so hungry and fall again! +Molly was very excited. She knew today was mail day! She ran to the mailbox and waited eagerly. As she waited, she saw something very different. It was a big, grey whale in the sky. The whale was swimming in the clouds. Molly had never seen such a thing before! + +She watched as the whale flew by and suddenly there was something in the mailbox! Molly opened up the mailbox and there was a big package. She looked inside and it was full of colorful presents! Molly was so happy that she gave the whale a big wave goodbye. + +Molly was so excited for the different presents. She opened up the presents one by one and each one was better than the last. Molly wanted to thank the whale for the wonderful mail. She waved as the whale flew away and smiled with joy. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore. One day she heard a strange noise coming from the woods. She decided to investigate. + +When Lucy entered the woods, she found a quiet trap. Inside the trap was a big rabbit! She was so excited. She reached in and carefully took it out. + +The rabbit was very thirsty, so Lucy found a stream and let him drink as much as he wanted. The rabbit thanked Lucy with a big smile and hopped away. + +Afterwards, Lucy went back home, feeling very proud of herself for helping the rabbit. She knew she had made a difference and kept the secret of the trap to herself. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He was taking a walk in the woods, looking for something special. All of a sudden, he saw an acorn. It had fallen out of a tree and was stuck in the mud. The bald man wanted to rescue the acorn. He carefully stepped closer and leaned down to pick it up. + +He took the acorn and put it in his pocket. The man then turned around and continued his walk through the woods. All of a sudden, he heard a sound and stopped walking. It was a little bird chirping from inside a hole in the tree. The bald man knew the bird needed to be rescued. + +So the bald man reached his hand into the hole and carefully pulled the bird out. He held the little bird in his hands and watched it fly away. The bald man then continued his walk and smiled, feeling happy about rescuing the bird and the acorn. +One day, a family was having a picnic outside. The dad put the grill over the fire so he could cook some hotdogs and hamburgers. He said, "Yum! I am making us a nice, fit dinner!" + +The mom was setting out all the food on the blanket when suddenly, the weather changed and it began to storm. The rain came down so hard that it was freezing! + +Next thing the family knew, the entire picnic was covered in ice and their food was frozen! The dad scrambled around, trying to turn off the grill but he was too late! The food was stuck to the grill and the ice was so thick that he couldn't even move the handle. + +They all looked at each other and laughed. Luckily, the family had some hot chocolate that they warmed up over the fire. Even if the food was frozen, they still had a great picnic! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named May. She was so excited because it was springtime. She loved the way the air felt so warm, and when she looked outside she saw that everything was very colorful. + +May liked to go outside and play in the springtime air. She could feel a gentle breeze, and she loved to smell the flowers. Every time she stepped outside she felt happy. + +May decided to go on a picnic with her mom. They packed a basket full of food, and went to the park. When they arrived, May was amazed by everything she could see. The park was so colorful and alive with the birds singing in the trees. + +May and her mom spent a wonderful day together playing and exploring the park. May felt so lucky to have such a fun day in the beautiful springtime. She knew that this was a day she would always remember. +Little Jimmy dropped his toy truck in the crib. It was hot outside, but Jimmy didn't care. He wanted to make sure his toy truck was safe. + +Jimmy put the toy truck in the crib and put a blanket over it. He didn't want it to get too hot in the crib. Jimmy was careful not to drop anything else in the crib. + +Jimmy felt tired and laid down in the crib. It was so much cooler in the crib, and he could rest while his toy truck was safe. + +Jimmy slept soundly until his Mommy came to get him. She opened the crib and saw his toy truck. She picked up Jimmy and toy truck, gave him a hug and said, "Let's go home now, Little Jimmy." +Maddy was a 3 year old who loved playing with her friends. One day, she went to a big building with her mom and dad. As they walked inside, Maddy noticed a big window. She thought it was so charming. + +Her mom and dad said that the window was specially designed for the building. They explained that a designer made it and it took them a long time to finish. Maddy was impressed, she liked what she saw. + +From then on, every time Maddy and her parents visited the building, she would always go to the window. She would press her hands against the cool glass and watch the outside world pass by. It was so charming. + +Maddy always felt excited when she saw the window. Seeing how special it was made Maddy smile and it made her feel so happy. Whenever they were at the building, she knew that the designer had done a great job. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abigail. Abigail loved to go on special adventures. + +One day, Abigail decided to go on a special adventure to the prune garden. Before she left, she wanted to prepare for the trip, so she got dressed and put some snacks in her pocket. + +Abigail walked through the forest for a long time until she finally arrived at the prune garden. It was an unusual spot! There were prunes growing from trees that went all the way up to the sky. + +Abigail was so excited! She spent the whole day exploring the prune trees and picking the sweetest prunes. What a fun day! When evening came, Abigail prepared to go home, but she knew she would be back soon. +Once there was a little girl who was very sad. She was crying and no one knew why. Her uncle saw her and he was very worried. He wanted to help her feel better. + +So Uncle sat down with the little girl and asked her what was wrong. She didn't want to talk about it, so Uncle decided to help in another way. + +He organized some fun activities for her. He brought out some colors and paper, which the little girl loved! She was excited to make some art. + +Soon the little girl wasn't crying anymore. Her uncle was so happy to see her smile. He gave her a big hug and asked her to never forget to tell him how she was feeling. It made the little girl feel a lot better. +Once upon a time, there was a furry kitten named Bob. Bob lived alone in a big, green forest. One day, Bob heard meowing coming from a nearby barrel. Bob went to investigate and found a tiny kitten trapped inside! + +Bob knew he had to rescue the little kitten. He ran to the barrel and carefully pushed it open. Out popped a tiny, furry white kitten! She was relieved to be out of the barrel. Bob nuzzled her head with his. + +He then called to the other animals in the forest for help. A tall, grey bear heard Bob's call and came running. He picked up the barrel and carried it back to Bob's home. Bob and his new friend settled into a warm den and shared stories until the night time. + +Bob had saved the kitten, and now they were friends. They spent the rest of their days playing together in the green forest. Bob was so happy that he had been able to rescue the furry little kitten. + +The end. +Rita was a 3 year old girl. She went to the beach one day with her family. When she got there, she saw the waves. They were so big and bright, she had to wave to them. + +She was also excited to see puzzle pieces on the beach. She ran to get them, squealing with joy. She picked up the puzzle and counted. She found one more puzzle piece than she had expected. + +Suddenly, the puzzle pieces started making a sound. It was a loud, dead sound. Rita screamed and dropped the puzzle pieces. When the sound stopped, she started to cry. + +Later that day, Rita's dad took her home. He explained to her that sometimes, things can make strange sounds. He comforted her and told her that everything was okay. Rita finally felt safe enough to go back to the beach, and she continued to wave to the waves as they sparkled in the sun. +Once upon a time there was a smart bunny. He lived in a small burrow, deep in the forest. Every day the bunny would search for food, but it wasn't easy! + +One day, the bunny noticed smoke rising in the distance. Curious, he followed the smoke and it led him to a small cottage. Peeking inside, he saw an old lady stirring a pot. He could smell delicious smells wafting out of the cottage - the lady was cooking a tasty meal! + +The bunny was so excited he almost hopped inside, but the old lady caught him! She laughed and said, "You look like you are very hungry!" She invited him in and the bunny was the happiest bunny around! + +The old lady gave him a bowl of the warm, tasty meal and then, with a twinkle in her eye, suggested that the bunny stay and help her cook the next day. + +The bunny did and from then on he was always welcome in the cottage! He and the old lady soon became the best of friends as he became an even smarter bunny. They cooked together every day and the bunny never had to worry about searching for food ever again! +Once upon a time there was a lady called Mary. Mary was very happy, but one day something bad happened. + +When Mary woke up that morning it was hot outside. She opened the window to let some cool air in. Suddenly, there was a loud break! Mary was terrified and she jumped. + +Mary looked around and saw that a big branch from a tree outside had broken off and crashed into the window. She walked over to the window and saw glass everywhere. She was very scared. + +Then she heard a voice! Mary looked around and she saw a little bird on the floor. Its wing had broken when it hit the window! + +Mary was so sad and she wanted to help the bird. Very carefully, she picked it up and kissed it on its head. She took it to the vet and with lots of love and care the bird's wing soon healed. + +The bird was so happy that it sang and chirped a beautiful song. Mary joined in with her own voice. They were both so happy. + +The end. +One day, there was a bright girl playing in her room. She was wearing a white collar. Suddenly, she heard a noise outside. She looked out of her window and saw a big rabbit! She was so excited that she wanted to go and see it. + +The girl opened the door and went outside. The rabbit had a blue ribbon around its neck. It was so beautiful! The girl knelt down and the rabbit came very close to her. She stroked it softly, feeling its soft fur. + +The girl was happy to have been so close to the rabbit. She knelt again when she said goodbye and watched it hop away. She went back inside, feeling excited and happy. +Once upon a time there was a lazy fish. He lived in a pond with many other fish. Every day, he swam around and around, but never seemed to go anywhere. + +One day, the fish had an idea. He wanted to borrow a boat so he could explore. He asked the other fish in the pond if he could borrow one of their boats, but none of them would lend him one. + +Desperate, the lazy fish decided to march up the shore to ask the ducks if he could borrow their boat. When the fish reached the shore, he was relieved to find the ducks were very kind. One of the ducks gave him a boat and said he could borrow it for the day. + +The lazy fish was so excited he could hardly contain himself. He hopped into the boat and pushed off from the shore. As he paddled along, the fish smiled with joy, grateful for the chance to explore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was three years old and wanted to do everything her big sisters did. Her big sisters had a modern bike with a spike on the handlebar that made the bike go fast. + +Sally asked her parents if she could have a modern bike with a spike too. But they said she was too young and told her she had to wait until she was five. Sally was sad and refused to listen to what her parents said. + +But there was another way she could get a modern bike with a spike on it! She seen in the park that all the big kids had a scooter with a big spike on the front. Her parents said it was ok for her to get a scooter with a spike so she could ride it along with her big sisters. + +Sally was so happy and went outside to get her modern scooter with the big spike. She rode it around the park and felt so fancy. She was so glad she found a way to get her modern scooter with a spike! +Once upon a time there was a deer. He was walking through the forest when he heard a loud splash. He looked around and saw a stupid rabbit in the river. The rabbit had fallen into the river. + +The deer wanted to help but he didn't know how. He looked around and saw a branch on the edge of the river. He ran over and broke off the branch. The deer then stuck the branch into the river towards the rabbit. The rabbit grabbed it and the deer pulled him out. + +The deer was very happy to help the rabbit. The rabbit thanked the deer and they both walked out of the forest. They both said goodbye and the deer watched the rabbit walk away. +One day it rained very hard. The sky was so dark and the rain was coming down very fast. Two little girls, who were sisters, were very scared. So, their mommy took them to the hospital. + +The hospital was a very big, white building. The two little girls were both very excited. They could not stop talking about it! + +Inside the hospital, it was very warm and cozy. The two little girls ran around, looking at the different rooms. They were amazed at all the different things they saw. + +Finally, they found the playroom. It was filled with toys and games. They played there all day and had so much fun! + +When it was time to go home, the girls put on their coats and hats. As they walked out of the hospital, they saw that the rain had stopped. They were happy because now they could go back outside and play again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy lived in a big place with lots of people around her. One day, Daisy was somewhere new. She felt weak and the people around her were making loud noises. Daisy began to panic. + +She didn't know what to do. She started running around the place, but even faster she went, the more worried she became. Daisy was feeling scared and alone. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard someone calling her name. It was her mum! She wanted to run to her mum and feel safe. Finally, Daisy felt better, as her mum hugged her tightly. + +Daisy knew that she wasn't alone and that when she felt panic and weak, her mum was there to help her. +Mommy and Daddy were very excited. They took Sally to the store to get a new dress! Sally was so happy. She looked around and saw so many pretty dresses. She found a yellow dress with flowers on it. It was so cute that she wanted to buy it right away. + +Mommy showed her a blue dress which she liked too. It was also pretty but not as exciting as the yellow one. Daddy noticed a special offer. If they bought two dresses, they would get a third one for free! All of them got so excited. + +They bought the yellow dress and the blue dress. Mommy and Daddy saw one more dress which had a waist like a princess. It was very cheap and Sally wanted it. Mommy said that it would be perfect for her birthday party. She was so excited! + +They all smiled at each other. Daddy was so proud of his little princess. Sally was wearing her new dress and she was beaming. She was so happy that she was spinning around in circles. Mommy and Daddy laughed, they were so excited for her. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very hungry. He wanted to eat something nice, so he decided to take a ride on the subway. When he arrived at the station, he was amazed by how clear the air was. + +He looked around and saw a yummy looking spot. He quickly realized it was a Subway restaurant. He went inside and ordered a sandwich. He enjoyed every bite of it and it made him very happy. + +When he finished his sandwich, he got back on the subway to go home. It was a fun ride and the clear sky made it even better. + +When the little boy reached home, he was full and satisfied. He thanked Subway for the delicious meal he had eaten. +Max was very excited when he saw the big zoo. He saw so many animals; monkeys, tigers, giraffes, zebras and much more. He wanted to zoom around the zoo, but his mom urged him not to run. + +Max noticed that the tigers had a rich looking environment. They had lots of trees, plants and grass to keep them cool and happy. It was a wonderful land they lived in. He urged his mom to watch the tigers closely and they did. + +Soon Max heard something he had never heard before; the sound of a lion roaring. Max zoomed over to the lion exhibit and was amazed. The lion was so powerful, so strong and so rich in colors. He couldn't believe his eyes! Max then urged his mom to take a few pictures of the majestic lion. It was a moment he would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to explore the world. She was curious and brave, so she decided to go on a big adventure. One day, she found a large hill to examine. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. All she could see was zero, a vast empty space with no land in sight. But then, something in the sky caught her eye. It was a light and it was coming closer! As the girl watched in amazement, the light got brighter and brighter. It shone so brightly, it lit up the entire world around her. She had discovered a shooting star in the sky. She beamed with delight at this wonderful sight and vowed to explore more of the world around her. +Once upon a time there was a piano that was very troubled. It sat in a room all alone and looked so sad. Every day nobody wanted to play with it, no matter how much it wished. + +One day, a little girl came into the room. She was just three years old and knew nothing of the piano's troubles. She saw it and smiled, then ran to it and asked it to play a song. + +The little girl didn't understand why the piano didn't answer her, but still she kept talking to it. She asked it if it was okay and said that she was there to help. + +As the little girl talked, the piano suddenly started to make sounds! She cheered, happy that she was able to make the piano happy. She played a song for herself and the piano sang with her. + +The little girl and the piano became best friends after that day. They told each other all their secrets and played songs together everyday. The piano was no longer troubled, for it had a new best friend. +It was a sunny day and Jack was walking in his garden. He noticed a motion in the corner of his eye. It was a small butterfly! The little butterfly stopped in front of Jack and they met. Jack was surprised because the butterfly had a serious look on its face. + +The butterfly opened its wings and started to flutter around Jack, who was mesmerized. The little butterfly seemed to be communicating with Jack and he thought it was magical. The butterfly told Jack that it wanted him to come on an adventure. + +Jack couldn't believe it, but he decided to go anyway. They both flew up towards the sky and soon they were flying over the clouds! Jack felt so happy and free and the experience was unlike anything he had ever seen before. + +Finally they arrived at a beautiful garden. Here they met all sorts of magical creatures. Jack was having such a great time and wanted to stay forever, but he knew that he had to go back home. + +At the end of the day, Jack and the butterfly said goodbye, bid each other farewell and went their separate ways. Jack thought about all the wonderful things he had seen, and he knew that their meeting was no coincidence. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. He was three years old and liked to explore. One day Joe was playing in the park when he got lost. He was upset as he didn't know where he was. + +Luckily, his mom found him quickly. She was so happy and hugged Joe tight. She told him how much she loved him. Joe felt much better and hugged his mom back. + +Joe then remembered something important. He wanted to show his mom the special hidden spot in the park. He took her hand and part to it. He was proud to share this special memory with her. + +They arrived at the spot. Joe showed his mom the special tree, pond and rocks. When they were done, they went home but Joe kept a special memory of the day in his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a fox called Fred. Fred liked to run so he was always speed-ing around the forest. One day, he got up early and the morning was mist-y. He saw the mist and thought it was exciting. He speed-ed through it while it was still cool and morning-y. + +The mist made him happy to be outside and running. He ran past trees and bunnies, which made him even more happy! As Fred ran and the sun was rising, the mist was disappearing. But Fred still felt happy. He continued to speed through the forest and when he got home, he was still feeling the happy feeling. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a white mist in the sky. It was so thick, it was like a thick fog. + +The mist swirled and stirred in the sky, moving and shifting in strange patterns. It started to move, spreading across the sky like a blanket. + +The clouds in the sky stirred gently, as the mist filled the sky. It was beautiful to watch! Even the birds had to look up and take notice of the white mist. + +The mist stayed all day, until the sun began to set. Everyone watched and glanced upwards in the sky, until the mist began to slowly disappear. + +When the night arrived, the white mist was gone. Everyone was sad to see it go, but they knew it would be back one day. +Once there was a cute little girl. She liked to play outside with her friends. One day she saw a wheel on the ground. It was big and shiny. She was so excited! The little girl ran to the wheel and sat down. She spun around and around in her wheel! She laughed and squealed with joy. She spun so fast, it felt like she was flying! The little girl kept spinning until she was too dizzy to sit up anymore. Then she stopped, breathless and exhausted. It was so much fun! She picked up the wheel and hugged it close. She ran off to show her friends her new toy. Everyone thought it was so cute. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to see something special. She took a jar and went out for a walk. On her walk she saw lots of different things. Then, she saw something that made her gasp! It was a magical creature who could vanish and reappear. + +The girl was so excited that she asked the creature to vanish again. But it refused. The girl kept on asking and soon the creature disappeared before her eyes! + +The girl held on to the jar and ran home. Later, she opened the jar and, inside, she saw something sparkly and different. It was a magical stone! She was so happy and excited that she wanted to share it with everyone. So she gave away the magical stone, and everyone was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a wild bear. He was so very sorry that he could not find his way home. He was lost and alone in the woods. But one day, something amazing happened. + +He heard a voice crying out for help. He went over to investigate, and he saw a little girl. She was struggling with a very heavy box. The bear realized that he could help her, so he quickly picked up the box with his paws. + +The little girl was so happy to see the bear! She thanked him again and again. The bear showed her the way home and they said goodbye. + +The wild bear felt proud and happy that he had helped the little girl. He now knew that even if he was all alone, he could still help people in need. He went home that day feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very hungry. He wanted to eat something, so he decided to go to the market. + +At the market, the boy saw lots of yummy foods. He wanted to buy them all. But he only had a few coins, so he could only buy a few things. + +The boy chose a big red apple, a smooth yellow banana and a crunchy green cucumber. He was so excited to eat them, but they were not enough to make him full. + +He wanted some more food, so he asked the market trader if he could have a discount. The kind trader said yes and gave the boy some more food for free. + +The boy was so happy. Now he had enough to eat and his tummy felt full and happy. He thanked the market trader and went home with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a hero who lived in a yellow town. One day, the hero decided to start a new adventure. So the hero got up nice and early and gathered all of the things he needed. + +He said goodbye to his friends and family and began his journey. He walked through a yellow forest and then he stopped to take a break. He saw a yellow butterfly and followed it for a little while. + +The hero eventually arrived at a yellow lake. He put all his belongings down and decided to have a picnic. He ate some snacks and watched the sun setting over the lake. It was so beautiful. + +After a few hours, the hero continued his adventure. He started walking along the yellow path and eventually made it to his destination. He was happy and excited to start a new adventure. The end. +One day, there was an important figure standing in a room. Suddenly, a big crash echoed through the room. The figure was destroyed! It had been broken into many pieces. Everyone was so sad to see it broken apart. + +But then, a little girl ran into the room and noticed the figure's pieces. She was so excited and started to pick up the pieces and carefully put them together. Everyone was amazed at how she could put the figure together so easily. + +After she finished putting the figure together, she gave it a big hug. Everyone in the room started to cheer. The figure was important, after all - and the little girl had saved it! +Once, there was a little girl named Sarah. She had curly brown hair and she liked to play outside. One day, there was a thick fog. Sarah felt so scared and she was full of fear. She asked her mom if she could still go outside, and her mom said yes, but to be careful. + +Sarah went outside. She could hardly see anything with all the fog. She put on her coat and started to explore. Suddenly, she heard something behind her. She got scared and tried to run, but then she felt something pulling her back. It was the fog! + +The fog felt so thick and chilly. Sarah started to cry and screamed for her mom. Then, through the fog, she saw her mom getting closer. She ran to her mom, who hugged her tight and said, "It's alright, I am here". And Sarah knew she was safe. +Maggie was so excited. She was going on an aeroplane to visit her grandma and grandpa. Maggie looked up at the sky and saw a big aeroplane flying far away in the clouds. She waved at it, hoping that it was the aeroplane she was going to fly on. + +When Maggie arrived at the airport, she saw the aeroplane that she was going to fly on. She touched the aeroplane and it felt smooth and cool. She felt so special as she climbed aboard with her parents. + +Maggie and her parents smiled as they looked out the window of the aeroplane. Maggie saw lots of houses and mountains and rivers. She waved to them, wishing she could adventure down there. + +When the aeroplane arrived at Maggie's grandparent's house, Maggie felt a little bit scared. She was so excited to see her grandma and grandpa, but she was also a bit ashamed. She was worried that she might do something wrong. But when she saw her grandma and grandpa, she smiled, knowing that they would still love her even if she made a mistake. + +Maggie ran and hugged her grandma and grandpa and they hugged her back. Maggie felt so happy that she could touch her grandma and grandpa again. She knew that everything was going to be alright. +Sammy was walking to the market. He was walking very carefully and quietly. He looked around and saw so many things! + +At the market, he saw lots of yellow bananas, red apples and green oranges. They were very colourful and Sammy was very excited. He wanted to explore the market. + +But it was so quiet. Nobody was talking. Everybody was missing something. Sammy missed his mom. + +He looked around and saw her. He ran to her, hugging her tightly. She had bought him a big brown bag full of snacks. Sammy was so happy and he ate all of the snacks. + +They said goodbye to the market and started walking home. Sammy was so full and content. He waved to the market and said goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very careless and never thought about the things she was doing. One day, she was playing in the park and she got lost. She was very scared and started to cry. + +Just then, a nice man came over to her. He was wearing a big, warm wrap and he asked her what was wrong. Lucy told him she was lost and the man smiled. He wrapped his arms around her and gave her a big hug. + +The hug made Lucy feel much better. She stopped crying and was able to find her way home. When she got home she was so happy. She hugged her mum and dad and thanked them for sending the nice man to help her. + +After that, Lucy remembered to be careful so she wouldn't get lost again. She also hugged her mum and dad each day because she loved them so much. +Once there was a pink band. It was so special. Everyone loved it. + +The band was a group of friends. They played music every day. It sounded so sweet. Everyone loved to listen. + +One day the band decided they wanted to do something special to show how much they loved each other. They picked the brightest, most beautiful pink paint and spread it all over each other. + +They were the happiest they had ever been. They had so much love for each other. + +The pink band was the most popular in town. Everywhere people heard their music and smiled. They were so full of love. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a scared bunny. He hopped through the woods and could not find a safe place to stay. He hopped and hopped until he came to a big yard. + +The bunny eyed the yard carefully. He needed a safe place to stay and a yard seemed like the perfect spot. But the bunny was still frightened. He sniffed at the ground and the air. There were no other bunnies in the yard and it seemed calm and peaceful. + +The bunny hopped closer and hopped around the yard. He nibbled on the grass, but still felt scared. Then all of a sudden he heard a voice. It was the voice of a little boy. The bunny was startled, but quickly realized the little boy was friendly. He spoke kindly and said he could stay in the yard. + +The bunny felt relieved. He liked the little boy and knew he had found a safe home. He happily hopped around the yard and the little boy made sure he had all he needed. The bunny was no longer scared and had found a home. + +The end. +Once there was a family. They had a little girl, who loved to play. She was very playful. + +One day, the family went for a walk. They had a lot of fun and the little girl loved it. + +At one point the little girl stumbled and dropped her toy. She started to cry. + +Her father tried to make her feel better. He said, “Don’t cry sweetie. We have lots of time to find another toy.†+ +The little girl smiled and held her father’s hand. She was happy again. + +The family went on with their walk, and soon enough the little girl was playing and being her usual playful self again. +John was very nervous. His mom took his hand and they began to walk. As they went, John blinked his eyes. He was afraid. Where were they going? + +John and his mom walked for a long time. Everything looked very strange to John. He didn't know what would happen. He kept blinking his eyes. + +Suddenly, John's mom stopped. In front of them was a big park. John gasped and he smiled. He wasn't scared anymore. + +John and his mom entered the park and began to explore. They saw a pond with ducks, a big tree, swings, and lots of other fun things. John laughed and smiled as he blinked his eyes. He wasn't nervous anymore. He had a lot of fun! +Once upon a time there was a team of brave explorers. They were determined to explore a cave they had heard of. As they entered, they were fearful and the dark cave seemed to swallow them up! + +But they continued on, believing they could make it through. After a while, they saw a light in the distance! As they moved closer, they saw it was a beautiful lake that glimmered and glistened in the light. + +The team was amazed by the lake and each one decided to dip their toes in and have a look around. As they looked around, they saw a way out of the cave and felt even braver than before. + +The team all cheered and ran out of the cave. They celebrated their success and vowed never to forget the brave things they had done! +Once there was a little girl who liked to play in the sand. One day she was at the beach, and the tide was coming in. The water was yellow. + +The little girl wanted to play in the water, so she got down low and started to crawl. She wanted to find something special in the tide. + +She crawled around as the water lapped around her. She found lots of pebbles and pretty shells. But she was looking for something even better. + +Suddenly, she saw it. In the yellow tide was a bright yellow starfish! She was so excited and she carefully picked it up. + +The little girl took it home with her and made it into a special surprise for her mom. She was so happy she found the yellow starfish! +Nina loved oranges. She received one from her grandma one day, so she was very excited. When she looked at it, she was amazed. It was so interesting! It had orangey-yellow skin and it felt so smooth. + +Nina wanted to play with the orange and have some fun. She wanted to squish it and watch the juice squirt out. But her grandma said that she must not waste it, so Nina had to think of something else. + +Nina decided to use the orange as a toy. She pretended it was a ball and rolled it around her house. She also pretended it was a spaceship, and made sounds like she was travelling to a new planet! It was so much fun. + +In the end, Nina opened the orange and ate it. It was delicious and she enjoyed every last bit. It was such an interesting orange! +Once upon a time there was a small spider who lived in a big tree. He was very proud of his tree and liked to stand on the highest branch so he could look down and see the world. + +One day, the spider found a very special stone and he decided to stand on it in the branches of his big tree. As he looked out, he felt so proud that it made his eight little legs tingle all over. + +Suddenly, he noticed some tall humans underneath his tree. They were looking up at him and smiling. The spider was so excited, he waved his legs as he stood proudly on the stone. Then, he suddenly heard one of the humans say, "Look, Mommy! It's a spider!" + +The spider was filled with joy and said to himself, "I'm so proud to stand here in my big tree and be noticed by the humans!" From that day on, the spider would stand proudly in his tree and watch the humans pass by. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved the world around her, including all the plants and animals. She especially liked to watch the flowers bloom. + +One day, she went out to her garden, and she saw something special. A patch of green grass had grown up near the flowers, spreading close and far. She loved the look of the green so much, she tapped her toes and smiled. + +The little girl wanted to spread the joy she felt, so she asked her mom and dad if she could give the flowers to her friends. Her parents were so compassionate, they said yes. So she picked out the prettiest flowers and shared them with her friends. + +The little girl smiled when she saw how happy it made her friends. She knew that when it came to making people happy, a gift from the heart was the best way. She watched the flowers bloom in the bright sunshine, and she was so proud that she made her friends so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a battery. This battery was special. It was so successful that everyone wanted it. But soon, it was in trouble. It was in a hurry to get away and find a safe place to stay. + +So the battery climbed up a hill. But wait - there it was! A big house with a warm fire inside. The battery hurried to get inside the house as soon as possible. + +But the door was locked tight. Just when the battery thought it was in trouble, it heard a voice from above. It was a kind bird. The bird carried the battery to the window and opened it. + +The battery hurried inside the house. It was safe and sound. + +And that is how the battery stayed safe and successful. The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were Bob and Tom. Bob and Tom wanted to choose a world. But what kind of a world should they choose? + +Bob thought a noisy world would be fun. But Tom thought a quiet world would be better. So Bob and Tom thought about it for a while. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He told Bob that they should choose a flexible world. That's a world where there can be both quiet and noisy places. Bob agreed. + +So Bob and Tom chose a flexible world. They could decide what kind of places they wanted to explore each day. Sometimes they wanted a noisy world and sometimes they wanted a quiet world. + +At the end of each day, Bob and Tom were happy with their choice. They had chosen a world that was just right. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her three year old boy. One day, they decided to go to the beach. When they got there, the little boy was so excited. He wanted to shoot the waves with his new toy gun. + +So, he brought it with him and started shooting at the water. Every time a wave came to shore, he would shoot it. The little boy had so much fun! As the waves got more and more thin, he had to shoot faster. + +Eventually, the sun started to go down. It was time to go home. As they drove away, the little boy looked back at the beach and waved goodbye. He had had so much fun shooting thin waves! He couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time there was a man. The man was walking down a dark hallway. It was very dark so he couldn't see the floor. + +As he walked, he suddenly heard a noise. He looked around, but he could not see anything. As he continued walking, he heard the noise again. This time, he saw a light on the floor. + +The man bent down and picked up the light. He didn't know if he should keep walking or turn back. He decided to keep going and see what would happen. + +The man walked and walked until he got to the end of the hallway. He stepped into a room, and as soon as he did, the light on the floor lit up the room. The man was so happy that the light had ended his walk in the dark hallway. +Once upon a time, there was a family who found it hard to do the dishes. Every morning and evening, they had to wash them, and it was taking a long time. Then one day, their dad introduced them to a new friend - the dishwasher! It was a very easy friend to use - just put the dishes inside and press a button. The dishwasher then made the dishes sparkly clean. Everyone in the family was so excited! Now the days of washing dishes were over - they could just give the job to the dishwasher. From then on, the family was very happy. +Once there was a boy called John and he was three years old. He really wanted a uniform of his own, so every day he asked his mum for one. She said that he must be patient and it would soon be his. + +One day when he was playing with his teddies, John saw a wild uniform outside the window. It was so bright and colourful that he just had to have it. He ran outside and grabbed it, it was perfect just for him! + +John put on the uniform and ran around, he was so happy. He twirled and he spun, he was so excited. He showed his mum the wild uniform and she liked it too. She said that John could keep it and enjoy wearing it. + +John was now the happiest little boy, he had his very own uniform and he loved it. He wanted to wear it every day and show it off to all of his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. Joe wanted to eat some grapes, but his mum warned him not to eat too many. He didn't listen to her and ate lots of grapes. + +Every day Joe ate grapes, until his mum got very very cross. She warned Joe that he had to stop eating so many. Joe was very persistent, and kept eating the grapes even after his mum told him to stop. + +One day, Joe woke up and felt very sick. His mum knew why he was feeling so poorly - it was because he hadn't listened to her warning. That night, she put all the grapes away, so Joe couldn't eat them. + +Joe never ate too many grapes again. He remembered how persistent his mum was about warning him, and listened to what she said. Joe learnt his lesson - it's important to listen to grown ups! +Once there was a famous man called Max. Everywhere he went, people looked up to him. One day, Max had an amazing idea and he wanted to discover what it was all about. + +Max went on an adventure around the world, looking for answers and seeing what he could find. He searched near and far, up and down, until he eventually discovered something special. + +Max's idea was that all people should be kind to each other, just like he was. He wanted to spread this thought and make it famous. And that's exactly what he did. + +Max spoke to all the people he met. He shared his idea and they listened carefully. Soon, people all around the world were being kind to one another and it made Max so happy. + +He knew that he had discovered something special and he was very proud of his idea. Now everyone knew about it and it was famous. +Once there was a little girl named Anna who loved to play. She was very persistent and always kept trying to do new things. + +One sunny day, Anna wanted to wrap a present for her mom. She tried and tried to wrap it up, but it took her a long time. She had trouble getting the paper just right. + +Anna's mom saw her trying and said, "Good job, Anna!" She knew Anna might need a little help, so she decided to delay the present wrapping until later. + +Anna got really persistent, so eventually her mom said, "Let's try once more, Anna!" Anna's mom helped her and together they were able to wrap the present nicely. + +Anna's mom was so proud of her. She said, "You worked very hard and it turned out great!" Anna smiled and smiled, happy that she achieved her goal. +Once there were two friends. They wanted to do something interesting and fun. So, they decided to make a raft. They went to the beach and looked for twigs, branches and rocks. + +The friends wrote down their ideas on a piece of paper. Then, they used the paper to make a plan of what to do. They worked hard together for hours and soon, the raft was ready. + +The raft was beautiful. The friends put it in the water and went for a ride. They had a wonderful time together in the sunshine. + +At the end of the day, the friends said goodbye. They said it was the most interesting thing they had ever done. They could not wait to make another raft and go for a ride again. +Once upon a time, there lived a mummy and her baby bunny. One day, mummy bunny wanted to give her baby bunny a special treat but she had to leave for a short time. So, mummy bunny decided to shut the door to keep baby bunny safe. + +Before she left, mummy bunny gave her baby bunny a lovely spell. Her baby bunny was so excited and started to twirl around and around. The spell was magical and the bunny was soon filled with a special love that made her feel so happy. + +When mummy bunny came back, she was so pleased to see how loved up her baby bunny had become. She very carefully shut the door, giving the bunny a big hug as she left. + +The spell was special and filled the bunny with love for many days to come. And mummy bunny and her baby bunny lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a silver print. It was a very delicate print, with lots of fine details. + +A little girl named Lucy saw the silver print and wanted to keep it forever. So she asked her mommy if she could print it. + +So her mommy got out some special paper and she printed the silver print on the paper. Lucy was very happy to have the delicate silver print forever. + +She kept the beautiful paper with the print on it in her room, so she could see it every day. + +The end. +There was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old. Jack was having a great day. He was playing with his toys and having lots of fun. + +One day, Jack decided to build something special. He took out some blocks and got to work. He worked hard for a long time. When he finished, he was very proud of his building. + +After he was done building, it was time for lunch. Jack's mom put some toast in the toaster. But something went wrong and the toast got hurt. Jack felt sad. + +Luckily, Jack's mom made more toast and it was not hurt. Jack munched on his toast and was happy again. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very excited to read. She had a book and the words were big. But she knew how to read them. She was so proud of herself. + +Then she wanted to show her friends what she could do. She took her book to the playground. When she arrived, she asked her friends, "Will you help me read my book?" Her friends were so excited and said yes. + +She put the book on the top of the slide. Then she laid down on her tummy and read the book. Her friends listened carefully. They heard her read the words and were impressed. + +At the end, everyone clapped. The girl was so happy that she put her book in her pocket. It fit there perfectly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty eraser. He loved to wander around. One day, he decided to have an adventure. + +So, he hopped off the table and started exploring the house. He looked through the bookshelf and peeked into the closet. He even left a few marks on the walls! + +Next, he saw something shiny on the floor. It was a key! He picked it up and put it in his pocket. Then, he opened the door and ventured outside. + +He saw the grass, the flowers, and the trees. He even saw a bee buzzing around. It was so exciting! + +Eventually, it was time for him to go home. He had had a great time and couldn't wait to tell his friends all about his adventure. As he hopped off the ground, he knew that he would never forget his wonderful wander. +Once upon a time, there was a motor. It was a kind motor, and it lived in a big green field. Every day, it would spin around and around and help the farmer work in the field. + +One day, it started to rain. When it rained, the motor had to stop spinning. It wasn't allowed to move when it rained, so it stayed in the field until the rain stopped. + +The rain seemed to go on forever, but eventually it cleared up. When it did, the motor was happy. It went back to spinning around and helping the farmer. + +From then on, the motor was very careful when it rained. Whenever the rain started to come down, it stopped spinning and stayed still until the rain was gone. It was a very kind motor and knew that it had to stay still in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Jack. He was three years old. Every day, Jack wanted to know what was happening in the world. + +One day, he asked his Daddy about the news. His Daddy said, “That’s incredible news, Jack! I will tell you all about it.†+ +His Daddy explained about the news. Jack minded very closely. He was very excited to learn of the news. It seemed incredible. + +Jack wanted to share the news with his friends. He ran to tell them as fast as he could. + +When Jack arrived, he shouted to them, “I have incredible news!†His friends were excited and they listened intently. Jack shared all he had learned. + +When he was done, all his friends were amazed. They said, “That’s incredible news, Jack! We’re so glad you told us.†+ +Jack smiled proudly. He knew he had found something special in the news. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty little bird. It was bright and colourful, and loved to chirp and sing all day. + +The bird was very clever. It had a plan to travel far and wide, so it designed a special weight to hold onto. + +The weight was just right for the little bird, neither too heavy nor too light. With its mighty wings, the bird soared into the sky, flying high and far. + +The bird flew over mountains and rivers, cities and towns. Finally, it reached its destination—a beautiful place full of green grass and blue skies. + +The little bird was so happy! It had achieved its goal! +Molly and her mom were walking on the beach. It was a sunny day, and Molly was feeling happy and playful. She ran ahead of her mom and found a bottle washed up on the shore. She was excited and wanted to open it, but her mom said it was time to go. Molly was sad and asked if they could open the bottle first. Her mom smiled, and said yes. Molly opened the bottle and found something playful inside. It turned out to be a tiny toy! Molly was so excited and ran around playing with it. Her mom hugged her and said it was time to close the bottle and get going. So Molly said goodbye to the bottle, and they went home together – Molly with her new toy! +Once there was a cop. He was perfect. His job was to protect the town. + +One day, the cop saw something strange. He saw someone squeezing a toy. The cop knew this was not allowed, so he went over to ask why. + +The person said it was theirs and they wanted it to be perfect. The cop said that was okay and gave them a smile. + +The person thanked the cop and continued to squeeze the toy until it was perfect. The cop smiled again and went on his way, knowing the town was safe. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a cold princess. She was very unhappy, and did not have anyone to marry and make her happy. One day she heard a magical voice whispering in the wind, telling her to look for a special pin. + +The princess searched and searched until, one day, she found a shiny pin outside her castle. She was so excited that she screamed out, and the pin started to glow in the moonlight. + +When she touched the pin it became a handsome prince! He was so nice and polite, and asked the princess to marry him. She said yes and the prince hugged her. + +The two got married and all the birds in the forest sang and the flowers blossomed in celebration. From then on, the princess and the prince enjoyed a very happy life together! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah who really liked rubber. She had a big rubber ball that she liked to play with. Every day she would bring it outside, and she would enjoy kicking it around the garden. + +One day, Sarah was playing, but her rubber ball was a little too fragile. It suddenly burst and it broke into lots of little pieces. Sarah was sad because her rubber ball was now ruined. + +But then the next day when Sarah was outside she noticed a butterfly. It had a pattern on its wings that was very similar to her broken rubber ball. She spent ages watching the butterfly and enjoying how it flew in the sky. + +She learnt that just because something is fragile, does not mean it has to be sad or broken. She understood that it is important to enjoy the little things that nature has to offer. +One day, a mommy and her little girl went to the park. The little girl was very obedient. She held her mommy's hand and stayed close. It was a very sunny day. They had a lot of fun. + +On the way back, the little girl saw the fire station. An alarm went off inside the building and it was very loud. The little girl got scared. She started to cry. + +Mommy hugged her tight and comforted her. She told her some stories to make her feel better. With Mommy's help, the little girl's tears dried up. + +They continued walking back home hand in hand. The little girl felt safe and happy with her mommy. Everything was alright. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Emma and Jack. They loved to play together and were always happy to be together. + +One day Emma and Jack were outside and decided to hang on a swing. Emma said to Jack, "Let's hang together so we don't get lonely." Jack felt so happy that Emma wanted him to join. + +As they hung in the swing, Emma said "I love hang with you," and Jack said "I love to hang with you too." They laughed and hung easy, just enjoying the time together. + +The time they hung together was so special because it was full of love. Every time they played together they remembered the special moment they shared. They knew with love, everything was easy. +One day, Daddy was feeling very tired. "Let's do something fun!" he said. Daddy put on his shoes and went outside. Daddy said, "Let's bring a cherry!" + +They walked to the park. Daddy pointed at a big tree. "See? That cherry tree has lots of cherries!" Daddy said. + +Daddy got a chair, and he climbed up the tree. He picked lots of cherries, and he brought them down. Daddy said, "Look, we got lots of cherries!" + +They ate all the cherries. They were so red, and so sweet! Daddy said, "Yum! Those cherries were delicious!" He was feeling much less tired now. + +Daddy gave a hug and said, "Let's do something like this again soon!" +Once there was a girl named Lizzie. Lizzie loved to swing on the swings in her backyard. One morning, Lizzie was swinging very high when she saw a banana in a nearby tree! It was a big, yellow banana that made Lizzie very excited. + +Lizzie wanted the banana! But since it was so high in the tree, Lizzie couldn't quite reach it. She called her mom to help her. Mom was a nosy lady so when she saw the banana she said, "Lizzie, let's get that banana!" + +Lizzie and her mom got the ladder from the garage and put it up against the tree. Mom held it steady and Lizzie carefully climbed up the ladder. She reached with her hand and she got the banana! + +Lizzie was so happy and she thanked her mom. She ate the banana right then and there and it was delicious! From that day on, Lizzie kept an eye out for nosy bananas in the tree! +Once upon a time there was a nation. It was a nice place and everyone was happy. But one day, something strange happened. Suddenly the sky turned bright red! + +The people of the nation were very surprised. They weren't sure what it meant. + +So the people of the nation started to guess. We wonder if it will happen again? They thought. + +One day, the sky turned red again. The people were even more surprised than before. + +But then they figured it out. They had to guess that the bright red sky was caused by a big storm that was coming their way. + +The people of the nation quickly got ready for the storm and were able to stay safe. They were glad they were able to guess quickly and figure out what was happening. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lola. She liked to play outside in her backyard. One day she went for a walk in her yard and stumbled across a loop. It was a pretty, soft loop made out of colourful yarn. Lola decided to pick up the loop and put it around her neck. She liked playing with it and feeling the soft, squishy yarn. + +Next, Lola stumbled on a large rock that she hadn't seen before. She wanted to explore the rock, so she picked it up and ran to show her mom. Lola's mom said it was okay for her to keep the rock because it looked special. + +Finally, Lola stumbled upon some friends who were playing in the garden. She ran to join them and they all held hands and skipped around the loop in a big circle. They laughed and smiled and had lots of fun together. + +When the day was over, Lola returned to her backyard with her soft loop, her special rock and a heart full of happy memories. +Billy was a restless little boy. He had a lot of energy and never wanted to stay in one place for too long. He was always running around, playing and exploring. + +One night, Billy had a dream. He was standing in a big room with a big of memories all around him. He wanted to take one, but he was scared. He didn't know what it was or why it was important. + +After a while he took a deep breath and was brave. He reached out to grab a memory and when he did he suddenly felt calm. He felt like something had been accepted by his heart. + +Billy woke up feeling lighter and more peaceful. He realized that accepting the memory in his dream made him feel better. From that day on, he worked on accepting things more and more. He was still restless but he felt calmer, even if he was running around. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Sam. He was so excited for his birthday that he couldn't sleep! But then he had a dream. In his dream he wished for a fridge full of delicious treats. + +So on his birthday, his parents gave him the most amazing present - a brand new fridge! Inside the fridge was filled with cupcakes, candy and juices. Sam was so happy that he could barely contain his excitement. + +He ate cupcake after cupcake, filling his tummy with all of the delicious treats. His parents were so proud of him they had to keep reminding him not to eat too much. + +Once he'd had his fill, he put the leftovers in his fridge and shut the door. He smiled and then went off to play with his other presents. From then on he would always remember his dream and the delicious treats inside his new fridge! +Jimmy was a very alert three year old. He was always very excited in the morning and ready to go. Today he was bustling around, picking up his favourite toy airplane, when he noticed something. It was his dog, Toby, sleeping in the corner and giving a big yawn. It made Jimmy yawn too. + +Jimmy liked to play pretend games, so he decided he was going to pretend to be a waiter today. He grabbed a tray from the kitchen and carried it around. He put a small teddy bear on the tray and was wheeling around the house, pretending to serve food. + +But soon it was time for lunch and Jimmy was getting tired from all the pretending. He put the tray down and went over to Toby. Toby woke up and gave him one last big yawn. Jimmy yawned back and then lay down on the floor. They both fell asleep for a nice afternoon nap. +Once upon a time there was a brave pirate named Jonathan. He was very strong and sailed around to find exciting adventures. One day, he decided to join a pirate crew and sailed off to a new place. + +When Jonathan arrived, he met the other pirates who were in the crew. They were friendly and welcomed him on board. Jonathan was happy to join, but he felt a bit uncomfortable. + +The crew showed Jonathan around the boat and explained the different rules and duties. They helped Jonathan to fit in, but the pirate still felt a bit strange. + +One day, Jonathan was given an important mission and had to sail away in a small boat. When he came back to visit, the crew was so happy to see him. Jonathan realized that he felt like part of the family now. He was glad to join the pirate crew and never felt uncomfortable again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He had a little nose and two big eyes. Every day, he liked to look at the far away hills. He would say, "The hills look so distant." + +One day, Jack's mom asked him to help in the garden. Jack was not happy about this. He wanted to look at the distant hills. But he listened to his mom and stayed in the garden. His mom said to him, "Jack, can you please repeat after me?" + +Jack repeated what his mom said. He said the same words again and again. After he finished, his mom smiled at him and said, "Good job, Jack!" + +Jack was happy to help in the garden and he was also happy that he could repeat the words to make his mom happy. From then on, whenever Jack looked at the distant hills, he thought of his mom and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious cloth. It was sparkly and soft, and seemed to have magical powers. Every day, the cloth would act in special ways. + +One day, a little girl saw the cloth. She was a very curious girl, and went up to the mysterious cloth to take a closer look. The cloth seemed to be calling out for her to act in a special way! + +So, the little girl reached out and grabbed the cloth. She waved it in the air and spun around. Suddenly, something amazing happened! A big, sparkly rainbow came out of the cloth and filled the sky with color. Everyone who was there gasped in amazement. + +The little girl smiled. She had acted in just the right way to make the mysterious cloth come alive! From that day forward, she was never afraid to take a chance and act. +Once upon a time, there was a famous bird who lived by the sea. Every day, he would fly to the beach and land on the warm sand. He was so happy to be by the sea that he'd flap his wings and applaud! + +The bird loved it so much, he started to make friends with the other animals at the beach. They had so much fun playing together that eventually they all started applauding together! + +But one day, the famous bird flew away and never returned. The other animals were so sad. Every day they'd go to the beach and look for the bird, but he was never there. + +Even though the famous bird was gone, the animals still clapped their wings and applauded for him. They missed him so much, but they were also happy to know that he was happy by the sea. +Once there was a blue eye. It was beautiful and sleepy. One day it wanted to play. So it sprayed water all around. The sun shone and the water sparkled in the sky. The eye was so happy and laughed with delight. + +The blue eye sprayed more and more. Everywhere the eye looked there were water droplets. They glittered and jumped happily on the ground. + +After a while the blue eye got tired of playing. It closed its eye and went to sleep. It dreamed of all the wonderful times it had just had with its water spray. +Once there was a little girl called Rachel. Rachel was very spoiled, and she had lots of toys. + +One day Rachel wanted to fix her hair, so she tried to find her brush. But it was nowhere! Rachel was so upset. + +Then her mommy came in and said, “Don’t worry, Rachel. I can help you fix your hair.†Rachel smiled. + +Mommy took out a brush and some funny-shaped things. She said, “These are curlers. They can help you make a new style for your hair.†+ +Rachel was so excited. She watched mommy use the brush to make her hair nice and smooth, then she put the funny curlers in Rachel’s hair. When she finished, Rachel’s hair had a wonderful new style. + +Rachel smiled and thanked her mommy. She was no longer spoiled - she was a new, stylish Rachel! +Once upon a time there was a charming baby bunny. He loved to perform tricks for his friends with his pillow. Every night he practiced his stunts and always tried his best. + +One night he did a double flip with the pillow and everyone ooed and awed! He was so proud of his performance. Everyone clapped and cheered, even the tall trees shook with excitement. He felt so happy inside. + +The next morning the baby bunny couldn’t wait to show off his tricks. He grabbed his pillow and began to perform. He did a standing flip and the birds sang with delight. He was so graceful with the pillow that even the sun smiled down from the sky. + +By the end of the day everyone was tired and happy. The baby bunny curled up with his pillow and fell fast asleep with a big smile on his face. + +The next morning he was ready to perform once again. He hopped around with his pillow doing all kinds of flips and twirls. He was magic with the pillow. Everyone was captivated. + +He was the charming bunny performer. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mia. Mia was very itchy. Everywhere she scratched she just couldn't get rid of the itch. + +Mia asked her mum to help her fix the itch. Mum took Mia to the doctor. The doctor checked her, but Mia still had the itch. + +The doctor asked Mia if she was hungry. She said yes, so the doctor gave her some medicine and said it would help the itch. + +Mia was so happy. She took the medicine and the itch went away! Mia ran to her mum and gave her a big hug! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bee. She was a very busy bee, always flitting around from flower to flower. One day, she saw a group of children running and playing. She thought they looked like fun and wanted to join in. She tried to fly to them but they refused. They were scared of the bee. + +The bee felt sad. She did not understand why the kids refused her. She tried flying over to them again, but they waved their arms at her and refused her again. Still feeling sad, the bee flew away. + +The bee found a large field and decided to play by herself. She spent the day enjoying the sunshine and the sweet smells of the flowers. She decided that it was much more fun to spend time alone than to try to play with children who were scared of her. +Once upon a time there was an old lady with a cane. Every day her cane would help her get around. One day when she was walking, her cane broke. She was so upset! She tried to find something to fix it, but she had no luck. + +That's when she saw a sort of disgusting creature. It was a small, slimy thing that kept jumping around. She wasn't sure what it was, but she thought it could help. She asked it to help her fix her cane. + +The creature said yes! It hopped around and got some straws and twigs. Then it used its slimy hands to sort them together. After a few minutes, it had fixed the cane. The old lady was so pleased. She took the cane and smiled. + +From that day forward, the old lady was always friendly to the creature. She offered it treats and thanked it for its help. Whenever she saw it in the neighbourhood, she always said hello. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a small chubby boy. His name was Joe, and he was only three years old. One day, he decided to stand up to the playground bully who was threatening his friends. Joe was so brave and he shouted, 'You need to stop!' The bully was so surprised and he ran away. All of Joe's friends cheered and they thanked him for helping them. Joe felt proud and glad that he was able to stand up and protect them. From then on, nobody ever threatened Joe's friends again! +Once upon a time, there was a big white dog. Her name was Molly. She was very happy and loved to explore. One day she decided to go for an adventure and followed a trail of icy sparkles into the forest. She thought it might lead to something fun. She followed the white sparkles down a path. As she went, Molly noticed the icy snow crunching under her paws. She couldn't help but smile. + +Suddenly, Molly noticed something in the distance. It was a shiny crystal lake! The water was so clear and beautiful. She couldn't believe her eyes. As she got closer, Molly noticed the lake was covered in a thick layer of icy snow. She couldn't wait to go in, so she raced to the edge of the lake. + +Molly felt so excited as she watched the white sparkles twinkle on the icy lake. She stayed there for a long time, just enjoying the beautiful view. Eventually, Molly decided it was time to go home. She followed the white sparkles back to her home and had the best adventure ever! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lily. Lily really liked shapes! One day, Lily's mommy gave her a special present. Inside was something inside was something special - a beautiful, modern shape! It made Lily very happy. + +Lily decided to put the shape up on the wall, so that she could look at it whenever she wanted to. She proudly hung it up on the wall and loved to look at it. + +Lily decided that she wanted to invite her friends over to share in the joy of her special shape. She sent out lots of invitations, and soon everybody arrived at her house. + +Together they looked at the shape and chatted about how pretty, modern and special it was. Lily even grinned from ear to ear. + +Afterwards everyone said goodbye and Lily was really happy. She waved her friends off and thanked her mum for giving her such a special present. +Once upon a time there was a peanut who wanted to be successful. He weighed himself every day, hoping that someday he'd be big and strong. Each morning, he would wake up and stand on the scales. He would sigh when he saw that he weighed the same amount as the day before. + +One day, he decided to try something new. He took a deep breath, jumped into the air and landed on the scales. He smiled when he saw that he weighed more than the day before! Every day, he tried the same trick, and each time he weighed a little bit more. + +Soon, the peanut was really big and strong. He had become successful! He was so pleased with himself that he shared his secret with all the other peanuts in the field. Now they all know that if they want to be successful, they should jump on the scales too! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to go to the library. She was very obedient, so she asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes! + +The little girl was so excited! She put on her shoes, got her library card, and was ready to go. She put her bag on her back and headed out. + +When she got to the library, she was amazed. There were books everywhere! She wanted to read them all. She looked through books about animals, stories, and photographs. + +Finally, the little girl picked out a book and headed towards the front of the library. When she got there, the librarian smiled and checked out her book. + +The little girl was so happy. She put the book in her bag and headed home with a smile on her face. She was so obedient and excited to go to the library again soon. +Once upon a time, there lived a clever little bird. This bird had two big wings, one on each side of him. The bird loved to lend his wings and help others in need. + +One day, the bird heard a crying noise coming from a nearby pond. The bird flew right over and spotted a little duck who was stuck in the mud. + +The clever little bird didn't hesitate. He immediately flew down and asked the duck if he could lend a wing to help him out. The duck said yes, and the bird carefully lifted him out with one of his wings. + +The duck thanked the bird for being so clever and kind. He said his wings were the strongest thing he'd ever felt. The bird felt proud to lend his wings and happy that he'd been able to help. + +The two said goodbye and soon the clever little bird was back in the sky with two strong wings. He ended the day smiling, knowing that he'd done a good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Megan. She was very creative. She had invented a special game. She would carry the game around with her so she could play it everywhere. Every day, she and her friends all met in the park. They played the game until the sun went down. + +One day, Megan was playing her game all by herself. She was having so much fun, she forgot to look where she was going. All of a sudden she bumped into a big tree. Her game fell to the ground and broke into lots of little pieces. + +Megan started to cry. But then she had an idea. She picked up the pieces and took them home. She was very creative and made the pieces into a new game. Her new game was even better than the first one. Megan played it for hours and hours with her friends. They all had so much fun. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to fold paper. Every day he was very busy. He folded paper over and over again. He wanted to make something special. + +One day, his hard work paid off. The boy had made a medal! He was so proud. He showed it to his friends and family. Everyone was so impressed! + +The boy put the medal around his neck and smiled. He was so proud to have made it. He knew he had worked hard and it was all worth it. From then on, he was always proud of his medal. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a sausage. He was a very tasty sausage, but he was also very filthy. He rolled and crawled around until one day he disappeared. He had gone to look for an adventure. + +The sausage looked everywhere for a new place to visit. He looked in the garden, he looked in the mud and he looked in a puddle too. He couldn't find his adventure anywhere. + +So he kept exploring until he found a big tree. He crawled up to the top and he saw something amazing. There were flowers, and birds singing and a soft breeze blowing across the tops of the trees. It was the perfect place for an adventure. + +The sausage smiled and he stayed there all day. He rolled around in the flowers and he laughed as the birds flew all around him. But, when the sun went down, he disappeared again. He had to go and find a new, even better place. He wanted to keep exploring and discover new things. + +The sausage was a very brave sausage, even though he was very filthy. He wanted to see everything he could, so he kept disappearing and appearing around the world. He always had a great adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Ben. He was very thoughtful and wanted to help everyone he knew. + +One day, Ben decided he wanted to do something special for his mum and dad. He grabbed his red toy cart and filled it with lots of gifts. He chose a big fluffy bear, some delicious lollies and a funny looking balloon. + +Ben carefully pushed the cart to his parents' room. His mum and dad were so happy when they saw what Ben had done. They hugged him and thanked him for his thoughtful surprise. + +Ben was very pleased and smiled from ear to ear. He knew his mum and dad appreciated his kind gesture, which made him even happier. + +The little boy and his parents enjoyed Ben's gift and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was three years old. She had a big needle that she was playing with. One day, she got a very strange idea. She thought it would be funny to eat the needle. + +The little girl tried to eat the needle but it was too hard. She tried and tried, but she couldn't do it. It was too difficult. + +The little girl was very disappointed and very disgusted. She didn't like the idea of eating the needle. She decided it was a bad idea after all. + +So the little girl went off to find something else to eat. She found some tasty cookies that she could eat instead. She was very happy and she ate the cookies. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a small cabinet. It was filled with lots of interesting things. Every night a big giant would come to visit the cabinet. He would load lots of goodies in it. He would put in yummy treats, fun toys and bright colors. + +One day, a tiny 3 year old girl saw the giant loading the cabinet. She was curious, so she quietly asked him “What are you doing?†The giant smiled and said “I’m loading the cabinet with lots of fun things. Would you like to come with me and help?†+ +The little girl was so excited that she followed the giant to the cabinet. She carefully helped him to put all the goodies inside. She added her own stuffed animals, books and bright colored pencils. When all the items were inside, the little girl smiled in delight. She thanked the giant for the fun adventure. + +From then on, the little girl would visit the cabinet every day. She would load it with the things that made her happy and soon it became her very own special place. +Annabelle was a little girl. Her favorite animal was the sheep! She wanted to be the best sheep caretaker in the whole world. So, she worked hard to succeed. + +Every day, Annabelle went to the farm to look after the sheep. She would have picnics with them, wash them and even paint their wool. + +One day, she decided to paint each sheep pink. She mixed pink paint very carefully to make sure the sheep looked good. Finally, she succeeded! + +The sheep were beautiful. All the other animals on the farm were very surprised. Everyone said "Annabelle, you did a great job!" + +Annabelle felt very proud. Now she felt like the best sheep caretaker in the world! +Once upon a time there was a big scary monster. The monster had a big loud voice and huge feet. He ran around demanding things with a weapon. Everywhere he went, the people were very scared. + +One day, a brave little girl named Sally saw the monster walking. She was only three years old, but she knew she had to stop him. She ran up to the monster and snatched the weapon away. + +The monster was very angry. He shouted and yelled. But Sally wasn't scared. She knew he couldn't hurt her. She narrowed her eyes and said in a loud voice "No more bad things! No more scaring people!" + +The monster looked at Sally with surprise. He saw how brave and sure she was and he knew he couldn't win. So he nodded and said "OK". + +Sally smiled a wide smile and said "We all need to be nice to each other from now on". Everyone cheered and the monster walked away, never to be seen again. +One day, Amy was at the park. She was watching other children play on the swings and slides. She looked up at the sky and saw the sun was shining bright. + +Amy saw a man in the park with a surfboard. She asked him if she could try it out. He smiled and said yes. He showed Amy how to use the surfboard, and it was lots of fun. + +The water was a little harsh, but Amy enjoyed it. She splashed around and rode some small waves. She had a blast! + +When it was time to go home, the man helped Amy get out of the water safely. He put his surfboard away and waved goodbye to Amy. She said a big thank you and they both went their separate ways. +Once there was an ink monster that liked to pinch people. He would pinch their toes or pinch their cheeks. He found it very fun. People did not love it at all. They shouted harsh words at the monster and tried to stay away from him. + +One day, a brave little boy named Peter decided to talk to the ink monster. He marched up to him and asked, "Why do you like pinching people?" The monster was surprised. He had never been asked that before. Slowly, he replied, "I don't know, I just like it." + +Peter thought for a moment and then said, "Maybe it would be more fun if you gave people hugs instead of pinches. Do you want to try it?" The ink monster was hesitant, but he agreed. + +So every day, Peter came back to visit the ink monster. The ink monster now gave out hugs instead of pinches. Everyone was so happy that the harsh words disappeared and the ink monster was now loved by all! +Once upon a time, there was an ugly dog. It had a leash that was tied to a tree in the yard. The dog really wanted to play and have fun. + +One day, the dog's owners had an idea. They decided to release the leash from the tree and let the dog have some freedom. The dog was so excited. It raced all around the yard, playing with its toys and exploring the neighborhood. + +It felt really good to be able to run around without the leash. The dog was so happy that it even made some new friends. It met a sweet cat, a friendly squirrel, and a playful rabbit. + +Finally, it was time to go back inside. The owners re-attached the leash to the tree, and the dog went off to sleep feeling content and full of joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and she was very smart. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to take her red umbrella and get a treat from the store. + +So she grabbed her umbrella and went to the store. When she got there, she asked the shopkeeper for a treat. + +The shopkeeper said, "I'll give you a treat if you behave." So the little girl was very good. She was very nice and polite. + +The shopkeeper gave her a treat and the little girl was very happy. She thanked the shopkeeper and went home with her umbrella. The little girl had been smart and she was very happy with her treat. +Once upon a time, there was a distant land. In that land, grew delicious peaches. The peaches were so sweet, any animal that ate them was spoiled for life. + +One day, a tiny bird flew over the peach tree. He was so excited to see them he started to sing his happy song. The peaches were beginning to ripen and the bird wanted to try one. + +With a quick flap of his wings, the bird grabbed a ripe peach. He flew away to enjoy his delicious treat. As he ate, he could tell the peach was the sweetest ever. + +The bird was so happy and spoiled by the peach, he returned to the tree every single day to find the tastiest peaches. He flew farther and farther away, but he always came back for more. + +The bird and the peach tree became good friends, and the bird promised to always look after it. The little peach tree stayed healthy because of the bird, and they were both very happy and spoiled by their friendship. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Billy. He liked to run and play, but he had a worry. Every day he felt a pinch on his arm. It was not a nice feeling. + +One day, Billy asked his mum what it was. She told him it was nothing to worry about, and that he could trust her. She said that the pinch was something she did to make sure he was healthy and strong. + +Billy was relieved to know that his mum was reliable and that it was nothing to worry about. He knew he could trust his mum no matter what. + +From that day on, Billy always looked forward to the pinch. It was a reminder that his mum was looking after him. He learned to play and run, and never to worry. +Once there was a boy who was very flexible. He could twist his body into strange shapes and do things other kids couldn’t. + +One day, his best friend was very mean to him. He said mean things and hurt the boy’s feelings. + +The boy felt so sad. He wanted to run away, but he didn’t. + +He looked his friend in the face and said, “Can you forgive me?†+ +His friend said, “Yes, I forgive you.†+ +The boy felt better. He knew that being flexible meant he could forgive and be kind even when things were hard. +The family was very excited because it was special day. They were ready to celebrate. + +Dad put a big pot of brown soup on the table. He made the soup with lots of yummy vegetables. Mom put out some crackers and put a big smile on her face. + +Everyone was happy. The kids cheered and clapped their hands. Grandma even did a little dance. + +They all sat around the table and ate the delicious soup. They talked and laughed and celebrated. After they were done eating, everyone hugged and said how much they loved each other. + +It was a very special day and everyone was happy they were able to celebrate. +Once upon a time there was a little girl with long, messy hair. Every day she would wrap up her hair in a special way. First, she would put it in a ponytail and then wrap it around and around like a cinnamon bun. It was a lot of fun and she always felt so happy when she wore her hair like that! + +One day, her Mommy and Daddy said that it was time for bed. The little girl said "Oh no!" She wanted to keep playing and wrap her hair. But Mommy and Daddy said it was time to go to sleep. So the little girl reluctantly went to her room. + +Before she got into bed, she made sure to wrap her hair one last time. She slowly spun it around and around. She even made a few wispy strands stand up straight! + +Once she was done, she felt much better. She knew her hair would still be messy in the morning, but it was okay. As she drifted off to sleep, she imagined having nice, neat hair in the morning. + +The next morning, when the little girl got out of bed, her hair was indeed still a messy, but it was special to her. She couldn't wait to wrap it up the same way again! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. He was so wealthy he owned a big house, a fast car and he had lots of money. + +One day he needed to do a job, so he asked his friend to lend him a hammer. His friend said yes and so he gave the man his hammer. + +The wealthy man used the hammer to do the job. He was very happy with how it worked and thanked his friend for lending it to him. + +Once he had finished the job, the wealthy man gave the hammer back to his friend. He thanked him again and told him how much he appreciated being able to borrow it. + +His friend was happy to help and smiled. They both went on their way, each feeling satisfied from their helpful act. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old lady. She wanted to pick a special pear from the tree in her garden. She looked through the branches and picked out the biggest and best one. + +The lady went back inside her house and washed the pear. She scrubbed it until it was sparkling and clean. Then she cut the pear into pieces and ate them all up. + +The lady smiled as she ate the pear. She felt so wise for picking the biggest and best one. She hoped that her pear would give her good luck for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who was very sad. She was crying because she had lost her precious jewel. She looked all around her castle but she could not find it anywhere. + +Suddenly, she saw a friendly black cat walking slowly towards her and it comforted her with its gentle purr. The cat noticed the princess' sadness and said, “I think I can help you find your jewel. Follow me.†+ +The cat led her around the castle and into a secret room. It showed her a safe that was hidden in the wall. The princess was astonished. She opened the safe and inside was her missing jewel. + +The princess was so relieved that she hugged the cat and thanked it for being so regular and kind to her. Then, together, they enjoyed the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. Jane was very polite and she loved to go on adventures. Everyday she would wonder what fun things she could do. One day, she thought of something very special. She was going to make a pie! + +Jane went to the kitchen and found the ingredients she needed to make the perfect pie. She put them all together and soon a delicious smell filled the house. + +After the pie had baked, Jane brought it to the dining table. She was so proud of her pie, she couldn't wait to present it to her friends. She was so excited to show them. They were very impressed by how polite Jane was and thanked her for the pie. + +They ate the pie together and enjoyed it very much. Jane was so happy to see everyone smile after eating her delicious creation. + +From then on, Jane continued to wonder what she could make, but nothing topped the delicious pie! +Once upon a time there was a little bear, who was very hungry. There was nothing to eat in his home at all. He searched everywhere, but still he could not find anything to eat. + +One day he noticed a bright piece of yarn in the corner of his room. He grabbed it and started playing with it. Suddenly, the yarn started talking and said “Please, if you help me, I can help you find something to eatâ€. + +The bear exclaimed “You can help me?â€, the yarn replied “yes, but you must remain very still, and do as I sayâ€. + +The bear did as it was told, and the yarn grew and grew entangling the bear and creating a huge yarn house. Inside the house was a delicious pie! + +The bear ate the pie and felt full, full of happiness. He thanked the yarn and promised to remain forever grateful. +Once there was a boy called Jack. He had a loyal dog. The dog's name was Spot and he was very special. Jack and Spot would take long walks in the park together. Every time Jack said 'let's go for a walk', Spot would run to the fence and wait for Jack. + +One day, Jack noticed that the fence was broken and saw some wild animals in the park. He was scared, but Spot was brave and protected him from the animals. Jack was so thankful for Spot. He thanked him for being so loyal. + +The next day, Jack and Spot went back to the park with a hammer and some nails. Together, they fixed the fence so the wild animals would be kept away. Jack thanked Spot again for being a good friend and being loyal. + +Jack and Spot were very happy and continued to take long walks in the park every day. They were best friends, loyal and true. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They had a lot of fun playing together. One day they wanted to do something creative. They decided to make something special. They had an idea to make a tree. + +The friends gathered lots of things they could find. They made a tree out of wood and leaves. They put lots of stones around it and added some colourful decorations. + +When they finished, the tree looked very pretty. They were so happy and proud of what they had made. They had fun playing around the tree. The friends hugged and smiled. + +The tree made the friends so happy. It was their creative masterpiece and they will always have it in their hearts. +Mildy was a 3 year old girl who wanted to solve a problem. She didn't have any shoes to wear to school. She thought and thought, and came up with a plan. She went outside and looked around in her garden. She found a big stick and a leaf. She tied them together with a piece of string. She put them on her feet, and now she had shoes! She was so happy and excited about her invention. She put them on and went to school. Everyone was amazed at her new shoes and cheered for her. Now she felt much better, and was proud she had solved her problem. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little girl named Sarah. Every morning she would stare intently at her reflection in the mirror. She loved to look at her own face and smile until she was happy. + +One morning, Sarah's mom came into her room with a surprise. It was a baby sister! Sarah was so excited she couldn't believe her eyes. She smiled and stared at her new baby sister for a very long time, couldn't believe she was finally here! + +Sarah was so excited that she ran outside to tell everyone the news. She told everyone she met about the new surprise in her house. Everyone was so happy for her and congratulated her on her new gift. + +Sarah still stares at her baby sister whenever she gets a chance, her face full of wonder. She loves her new surprise and can't wait to make many happy memories together. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ellie. One day, she decided to search for something special in her garden. She looked for a long time, and eventually, she found a hidden lunch box. Inside the lunch box, there was a soggy sandwich and a warm juice box. Ellie was so excited, but then she realized she had nothing to pour her juice into. + +Suddenly, Ellie had an idea. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed a mug. She put the mug down and was ready to pour her juice when she realized it was too high. Ellie was too small to pour the juice by herself. + +But luckily, she had a friend who was bigger. She asked her friend to help her and together, they were able to pour the juice into the mug. Then, Ellie drank her juice slowly and happily. She was so glad that her hidden lunch had been found. +Dan was a three year old boy playing with his toys when his mum came in with a special gift. It was a big, colourful puzzle. Dan was excited! He couldn't wait to start playing with it. + +The first piece he picked up was a star shape. He stared at it for a moment, thinking about how to fit it in. After a few moments, he figured it out and clicked it in the right place. + +He kept staring at the puzzle intently, and moved on to the next piece, which was shaped like a leaf. Dan was so thoughtful about the puzzle, finding the right spots for each piece. + +Finally, after a few minutes, the puzzle was done! Dan was so pleased with himself that he jumped up and down with joy. His mum smiled at him, happy to see him so excited. + +Dan was very proud of himself and now, every time his mum brought out the puzzle, he was confident he could do it all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Sam. He seemed happy all the time, even when things didn't go his way. + +One day, something strange happened. He wanted to go and play but his mom said 'no'. Sam was angry and started to cry. + +His mom didn't understand why he was so upset. But then Sam's dad came in and seemed to know. He hugged Sam until he felt better. + +His dad said 'its ok, we'll start playing soon'. It seemed like Sam was happy again and his dad was doing something important. + +The next day, every morning, Sam's dad and he went out for a walk. Sam seemed to love being outside and playing together. + +It seemed like things were back to normal. sam was happy and no longer felt angry. +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pupil who was fit and strong. The pupil was wondering what to do. It decided to race against the wind! The pupil ran as fast as it could, trying to outrun the wind. The wind was very strong, and the pupil got very tired. But the pupil kept running. Eventually, the pupil passed the finish line! It was so proud of itself and felt very fit. The pupil was happy it had decided to race against the wind - it was so much fun! +Once there was a small rabbit who loved mushrooms. He found some growing on a shady hill in the forest. He was very excited and asked the mushrooms, "Can I have some of your delicious mushrooms?" +The mushrooms replied, "Yes, of course! Please take some of our thick mushrooms." + +The rabbit leapt in excitement and carefully picked a few of the thick mushrooms. He thanked the mushrooms and took them home. + +The next day, the rabbit carefully cooked his mushrooms in a pot of hot water. They tasted so delicious and he enjoyed them very much. He asked the mushrooms, "Will you give me more of your mushrooms?" + +The mushrooms happily replied, "Yes, of course! Please come and visit us whenever you want. We always have delicious mushrooms for you!" + +The rabbit was so thankful and he gave the mushrooms a big hug! From then on, he visited the mushrooms every day and enjoyed their delicious thick mushrooms. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. Anna was three years old and liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Anna was walking near the park when she saw a big orange. She wondered who it belonged to. + +Anna went up to the orange and asked, "Whose orange is this?" + +A voice said, "It's mine." Anna turned around to see a man. He smiled at Anna and said, "Do you want it?" + +Anna was excited and asked, "Can I have it?" + +The man said, "Yes, you can have it for free. It's very cheap!" + +Anna thanked the man and smiled. She took the orange home and ate it with her family. It was delicious! + +Anna was very happy to have answered her own question and to have found a free, cheap orange. +The sun was shining on a normal day. Andy saw the sun and smiled. He wanted to feel it on his face. + +He ran outside to the garden and sat in a patch of grass. He felt happy and warm. Suddenly, he smelled smoke and heard loud noises. He looked around and saw a big fire. + +Andy started to feel scared but then he saw his Mommy running towards him. She was wearing a big smile and she opened her arms wide. She gave Andy a big hug and made him feel safe again. + +Andy felt relieved and watched as the firefighters put the fire out. They used big machines that sprayed water to make the fire burn out. Andy was glad they were able to save his garden. + +The firefighters cheered when the fire was finally gone. Andy and his Mommy hugged again and cheered too. Everything was back to normal now. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved butter. Every day, she would touch the butter and feel its smoothness. She would close her eyes and savor the taste. + +One day, something happened that made her upset. Her mommy took away all of the butter! She was really sad and didn't know what to do. + +The little girl wanted to touch the butter again, so she decided to ask her mommy for help. She told her mommy that she was very upset about the butter. Her mommy smiled and said: "That's okay sweetheart, I can get you some more butter!" + +The little girl was so happy and she quickly ran to the kitchen to touch the butter. She felt the same smoothness that she remembered and smelt the delightful smell of the butter. She was so happy that she could touch the butter again. +Once upon a time there was an enormous house in the woods. Inside, a little girl named Lucy lived with her parents. One day, her parents made her an enormous salad for dinner. It was so yummy! + +Lucy wanted to examine the salad carefully, so she looked closely. She saw lots of pea pods and cherry tomatoes. The dressing was sparkly and the lettuce was crunchy. + +Lucy had so much fun looking at the salad. She even tried to count the tomato slices. She could not count them all but she made an enormous number! + +Lucy was so pleased with her examination. She came to a conclusion — the salad was delicious. She gobbled up the whole thing! +Once there was a boy named Jack. He wanted to travel. He found a track that seemed reliable. It was a nice sunny day and Jack decided to try it. + +So he hopped on and started along the track. He went up and down, round and round. He felt like he was flying! + +Finally, he arrived at the end of the track. He was very happy and he celebrated with a big smile. He couldn't believe he had travelled so far. + +Then he decided to do it again. So he hopped on the track and went back the way he had come. It was just as reliable as before and Jack travelled happily. + +When he arrived back to where he had started, he gave the track a big hug! He had had such a fun journey and he was so glad he had found a reliable track to travel on. +Once upon a time there was a flower. She was so pretty and she smelled of the sweetest perfume. The flower told her friends to never forget her. + +One day, the flower became very still and quiet. Her friends knew that she was dead. They were sad and scared without her. + +Every day, the friends remembered the flower and how beautiful she was. They wanted to keep her memory alive. One special friend took a little bit of the flower's perfume and put it on her wrist. This way, it would remind her of their dear friend. + +Every time the friend smelled the perfume, she thought of her friend and smiled. The flower's memory was kept alive and her friends were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Emma who really missed her friends. She wanted to play but every day was so sunny. +Then one day, it started to rain. Emma was so excited as she had never seen rain before. Quickly, she put on her raincoat and ran outside. She spun around and around and in the sky, she saw the most beautiful rainbow. + +Suddenly, the rain stopped and the sun came out again. Emma's friends ran outside and they all laughed together. They spent the whole day playing together and they were so happy. + +But then the next day it was raining again. Emma was sad as she knew that her friends wouldn't come out to play. She wanted to invite them, but they were being so serious. No matter how much Emma begged, they wouldn't come out and have fun in the rain. + +Emma missed them so much. She still dreams of the rainbow and playing in the rain with all her friends. + +THE +Once upon a time there were two friends called Sam and Jake. They were very busy playing with their toys. + +But then Jake fell over and hurt his knee. Sam quickly ran to find a bandage to help him. + +He found the bandage, but he didn't know what to do next. He asked his mum for help. + +His mum showed him how to build a bandage around Jake's knee. Sam was so proud of himself when it was all done. + +Jake was feeling much better. They hugged each other and went back to playing together. They were so happy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to play. + +One day, Sarah's mom said it was time to take a bath. Sarah was excited and ran to the bathroom. She watched the water fill the tub until it was nice and deep. Then she got in and started playing with the bubbles. She splashed around and sang a happy song. + +When Sarah got out of the tub she felt so 'clean' and 'happy'. She put her pajamas on and went to find her mom. Sarah's mom was in her favorite armchair, playing a loud game on her phone. Sarah said "Mommy, I'm clean!" and climbed into her lap. + +The two snuggled together, Sarah in her soft pajamas, and mom in her loud game. They enjoyed their time together until Sarah fell asleep. What a fun way to end a fun bath day! +John wanted to play with his baseball, so he went outside and looked around. He saw a dog and wanted to pet it, and the sweet dog let him hold it. John felt so happy that he wanted to share his ball. He decided to throw the ball and the dog chased after it. + +John started to laugh and then the dog came back and dropped the baseball right in his hands. They both started running around and playing, and had so much fun. After awhile, John went back to his house with the baseball in his hands and took a sweet nap on the couch. +Once there was a bald man who did something very bad. He was so naughty that the people had to punish him. So the man was sent away from his home and had to start a new life. + +He was sad, but he tried his best to do the right things. He did his chores every day and never misbehaved. + +But one day he made a big mistake. He didn't listen to his mom and he got into a fight with his friend. So the people punished him again. + +The man said sorry and promised to be good. He was really sorry, so the people forgave him and let him stay with his family. He learnt his lesson and never did bad things again. + +From then on the bald man was a happy and good man. He followed the rule and always tried his best. +There was a princess who had a mild heart. She was so kind and generous, that everyone in the kingdom loved her. + +One morning, after waking up, the princess realized that she could shrink! She was so excited and decided to explore her secret power. She shrunk herself down and saw the world in a very different way. She flew around her kingdom, saw tiny birds and even discovered small villages that she didn't know existed. + +Everywhere the princess went, she brought light and happiness. Everyone saw the small princess and waved at her. After many adventures and exploration, the princess grew tired and decided to return home. + +She flew back to her palace and returned to her normal size. She was glad to be back home, but she never forgot the lovely adventures she had while she was small. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Lily. She was three years old and loved the beach. She would go to the shore every day and play in the sand and splash in the waves. + +One day, Lily watched as some seagulls flew over the ocean. She wanted to go out in the water and join them. She was so excited that she asked her mum if she could go. + +Mum said “Yes, Lily, but you must be careful.†+ +Lily nodded her head to let her mum know she understood. She put on her life-jacket and walked out towards the water. As she got further, she saw her mum following her. + +Lily laughed and waved to her mum. Then she paddled out into the sea. She had so much fun and felt so free in the ocean. Suddenly she heard her mum calling her to come back. + +Lily went back to the shore and hugged her mum. She was glad that her mum had been so careful and watched over her. She knew she could explore the ocean with her mum's help. +Once upon a time, there was a funny train. It had a big smile and made silly noises. It loved to deliver toys to children. + +One day, the train was going too fast and it crashed. The toys went flying everywhere. The train was broken and could not deliver any more toys. + +The children were sad because they did not get their toys. They cried and hugged their parents. The train felt bad for what happened. It wished it could deliver toys again, but it was too broken. + +From that day on, the train was not funny anymore. It was sad and quiet. The children missed the funny train, but they knew it could not deliver toys anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she wanted to make a card for her mom's birthday. She asked her dad to help her prepare the card. They got some paper, glue, and glitter. Lily was very excited. + +As they were making the card, Lily's dad accidentally cut the paper in a zigzag shape. Lily thought it looked bad, but her dad said it was unique and special. They glued the paper onto the card and added some glitter. Lily wrote a message inside and gave it to her mom on her birthday. + +Her mom loved the card and said it was the best present ever. Lily was so happy that she could prepare something special for her mom's birthday. From then on, Lily loved to make cards with zigzag shapes and lots of glitter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her new couch. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, can you help me set the table for dinner?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, Mommy! I can help you set the table." + +So, she got up from her couch and went to the kitchen. She helped her mom set the plates and forks on the table. + +After they finished setting the table, Lily's mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. Now let's go eat dinner on your new couch!" + +Lily was so happy to eat dinner on her new couch with her family. It was a fun and cozy night for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples and drink juice from her jug. One day, Lily's mom asked her to bring the jug to the kitchen. + +Lily went to the kitchen and saw her little brother, Timmy, trying to reach the cookies on the top shelf. "Timmy, cookies are not important," said Lily. "Let's eat apples instead!" + +Timmy agreed and they both sat down to eat apples and drink juice from the jug. "This is yummy!" said Timmy. "I know," said Lily. "Eating healthy food is very important for our bodies." + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy always ate apples and drank juice from the jug together. They were happy and healthy, and they knew that eating good food was very important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but sometimes she made a big mess. Her mom would come in and say, "Lily, you need to put your toys in order." + +One day, Lily was playing with her blocks. She stacked them up high and said, "Look, Mommy! I can balance them!" But then she knocked them over and they went everywhere. + +Her mom said, "Lily, it's okay if you can't balance them yet. It takes a long time to learn." + +Lily smiled and started to put her blocks in order. She said, "I want to make a tall tower, but first I need to put them in order." + +Her mom was proud of her for trying so hard. Lily kept practicing and soon she was able to balance her blocks all by herself. She was so happy and said, "Look, Mommy! I did it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play on the slide at the park. She thought it was so much fun to slide down and feel the wind in her hair. One day, Lily saw a butterfly with beautiful wings. She wanted to catch it, so she ran after it. But she tripped and hurt her knee. + +Lily's mom came over and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" + +"I fell and suffer," Lily replied, pointing to her knee. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, we'll make it better. But remember, sometimes we have to be careful when we want something so badly. It's important to be safe and not get hurt." + +Lily nodded and learned her lesson. From then on, she always made sure to be careful when playing on the slide and running after things. She still loved the beautiful butterfly, but she knew it was better to admire it from afar. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a clock in his room that he loved to look at. The clock had big hands and little hands that would move around all day long. Timmy liked to watch the clock and see what time it was. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that it was time to study. Timmy didn't want to study because he was feeling grumpy. But his mom said it was important to study so he could learn new things. Timmy sat down at his desk and started to study. He looked at his clock and saw that he had been studying for an hour. Timmy was proud of himself for working hard and learning new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved getting packages in the mail. One day, he got a big package that was very heavy. He opened it up and found a shiny bell inside. + +Timmy picked up the bell and shook it. It made a gentle sound. He loved the sound so much that he rang it again and again. + +His mommy heard the bell ringing and came to see what it was. She saw the shiny bell and smiled at Timmy. She said, "That bell is very special. It's been in our family for a long time. We need to be gentle with it." + +Timmy was happy to have the special bell and promised to be gentle with it. He rang it one more time and listened to the gentle sound it made. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. She wanted to fly high in the sky. She flapped her wings and flew up, up, up. She saw a big patch of green grass below her. She flew down and landed on the patch. She saw a tasty worm wriggling in the grass. She ate it and it was very yummy. The little birdie was happy and flew away into the blue sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went on an adventure in the forest and discovered a big tree. She climbed up the tree and saw a silly squirrel playing with nuts. + +"Hi, Mr. Squirrel! What are you doing?" Lily asked. + +"I'm playing hockey with these nuts," the squirrel replied. + +Lily thought that was very funny and asked if she could play too. The silly squirrel agreed and they played hockey together until the sun went down. From that day on, Lily visited the silly squirrel every day to play hockey and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to collect acorns. One day, Nutty found a very spicy acorn. Nutty wanted to eat it, but it was too spicy. So, Nutty decided to lay the spicy acorn in the sun to see if it would get less spicy. After a while, Nutty tried the acorn again and it was much better. Nutty was happy and ate the acorn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved rockets and always dreamed of going to space. One day, he saw a big rocket in the sky and pointed to it excitedly. + +His friend, Sally, said, "That's a stupid rocket. It's not even going to the moon." + +Timmy felt sad because he thought all rockets were cool. But then, he remembered that everyone has different opinions. + +He said to Sally, "That's okay. I still think it's cool." + +Sally smiled and said, "You're right. We can like different things and still be friends." + +From that day on, Timmy and Sally enjoyed pointing at all the different rockets in the sky, even if they weren't going to the moon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his favorite red vehicle when his mom asked him to come inside for lunch. + +Timmy quickly ran inside, leaving his toy car outside. His mom noticed the car and said, "Timmy, your car is outside. It might rain soon. Can you please go outside and cover it with a towel?" + +Timmy felt anxious because he didn't want his car to get wet. He quickly ran outside and covered his car with a towel. Just as he finished, it started to rain. Timmy was happy that his car was safe and dry under the towel. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was very old, so we call him elderly. The old man loved to play music with his bow and fiddle. He played every day and night. + +One day, a little boy came to the old man's house. The boy wanted to listen to the music. The old man was happy to see the boy and urged him to come inside. The boy sat down and listened to the old man's music. He loved it so much that he asked the old man to teach him how to play the bow and fiddle. + +The old man was happy to teach the boy. They played together every day and night. The boy became very good at playing the bow and fiddle. And the old man was so proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a new park with a wide open field. Lily ran and played with her ball. + +Suddenly, she saw a shiny object on the ground. It was a silver necklace! "Mommy, look what I found!" Lily shouted. "Let's polish it and give it back to the owner," said mommy. + +They asked around and found the owner of the necklace. She was so happy to have it back. "Thank you so much," she said. "You are very kind." Lily felt proud to have helped someone at the park that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and running around in the park. One day, he saw smoke coming from a house nearby. It seemed like the house was on fire. + +Timmy ran to the house and saw his neighbor, Mrs. Smith, crying outside. "My cat is still inside the house," she said. "Please, Timmy, can you help me save him?" + +Timmy bravely ran into the house and found the cat. He brought the cat outside and Mrs. Smith was so happy and grateful. But then, the house collapsed and Timmy got hurt. He had to go to the hospital. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, but we should also be careful and not put ourselves in danger. Sometimes things might seem bright and easy, but we need to be prepared for the unexpected. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking down the hall when she saw her friend, Timmy. "Hi Timmy!" she said. + +"Hi Lily!" replied Timmy. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm looking for a book to read," said Lily. "Do you have any recommendations?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I recommend the book about the ordinary cat. It's my favorite!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy! I'll go find it now." She walked down the hall and found the book about the ordinary cat. She sat down and read it from cover to cover. It was a great recommendation from her friend Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite in the park. His kite was very pretty with lots of colors, and it would fly high in the sky. One day, Timmy's kite got stuck in a tall tree. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a kind man saw Timmy and his kite. The man climbed the tree and rescued the kite for Timmy. Timmy was happy again and thanked the man. The man said that the kite was very attractive and that's why he wanted to help. + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure to be careful when flying his kite so it wouldn't get stuck again. He also made sure to say thank you to anyone who helped him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and cake all day long. His mom would always tell him to eat his veggies, but Timmy would refuse. He only wanted sweet treats! + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him an order to eat his carrots before he could have dessert. Timmy didn't want to listen and kept asking for cake. But his mom was persistent and wouldn't give him any cake until he ate his carrots. + +Timmy was so hungry for cake that he finally gave in and ate his carrots. To his surprise, he actually liked them! From then on, Timmy listened to his mom's orders and ate his veggies before indulging in sweet treats. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends saw a big, colorful pole in the ground. It was so tall that they could barely see the top. + +Timmy's friend, Sally, said, "I wonder what that pole is for?" + +Timmy replied, "I don't know, but let's go check it out!" + +As they got closer to the pole, they noticed that it was starting to rock back and forth. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and the pole fell to the ground. They realized that the pole was not supposed to be moved and that they should have left it alone. + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends learned to be careful around things that they didn't understand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree with a knot in it. Lily tried to untie the knot but it was too tight. + +Suddenly, they saw a thirsty bird. The bird said, "I am so thirsty. Can you help me find some water to drink?" Lily and Max obediently followed the bird and found a pond. The bird drank lots of water and said, "Thank you for being so obedient. You are very kind." + +Lily and Max were happy to have helped the bird. They continued their walk and saw a butterfly with a knot in its wing. Lily remembered the knot in the tree and said to Max, "Let's go back and try to untie the knot in the tree again. Maybe we can use it to help the butterfly." Max barked in agreement and they went back to the tree. This time, Lily managed to untie the knot and used it to help the butterfly. The butterfly flew away happily and Lily and Max continued their walk with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden with lots of leaves. The leaves were everywhere and the garden was messy. The gardener needed a rake to clean up the leaves. He was grumpy because he couldn't find his rake. + +The gardener looked everywhere for his rake. He looked under the bushes, behind the flowers, and even in the shed. But he couldn't find it. + +Then, he remembered that he had let his friend borrow the rake last week. He called his friend and asked for the rake back. His friend brought the rake back and the gardener was happy. He used the rake to clean up all the leaves in the garden. + +Now the garden was clean and the gardener was no longer grumpy. He was happy he found his rake and could clean up the garden. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while skipping through the meadow, she saw a big dragon. The dragon was green and had big wings. Lily was frightened and ran away. But then she remembered that dragons were not real and went back to say hello. The dragon was friendly and they became friends. From that day on, Lily and the dragon would skip and play together in the meadow every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go on adventures. One day, her mom surprised her with a big box. "Lily, let's unpack this box together," her mom said. Lily was very excited and helped her mom open the box. + +Inside the box, Lily found a fluffy rabbit with big ears and a cute nose. She named the rabbit Fluffy and they became best friends. Fluffy was very intelligent and could do many tricks, like jumping high and running fast. + +One day, Lily and Fluffy went on an adventure in the forest. They saw many animals and had lots of fun. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big, scary bear! Lily was very scared, but Fluffy had an idea. He used his intelligent brain and tricked the bear into running away. Lily was amazed and grateful to have such an intelligent friend like Fluffy. From that day on, they went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Max saw a boy playing a flute. The boy played a sweet tune and Max wagged his tail happily. + +The boy saw Max and invited him to come closer. Max went over to the boy and the boy rubbed his head gently. Max liked the boy and the boy liked Max. They became friends and played together every day. + +One day, the boy brought his flute to the park again. Max listened to the music and barked happily. The boy let Max rub his nose on the flute and Max licked it happily. From that day on, Max and the boy played music together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big eraser that she loved to use when she drew pictures. One day, Lily went to school and forgot her eraser at home. She was sad because she couldn't fix her mistakes without it. + +When she arrived at school, she saw her friend Jack. Jack asked why she was sad. Lily told him about her eraser. Jack said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have an extra eraser you can use." Lily was happy and thanked Jack. + +Later that day, Lily couldn't find Jack to give him back the eraser. She looked and looked, but he was nowhere to be found. Lily was persistent and kept looking for him. Finally, she found him on the playground. She gave him back the eraser and said, "Thank you for being my friend." Jack smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was very excited! + +The next day, they woke up before the sunrise and drove to the beach. When they got there, they saw the mysterious ocean and the big waves. Lily wanted to play in the sand, but her mommy told her they had to first wrap their towels around them. + +After they wrapped their towels, Lily and her mommy went for a walk on the beach. They saw many seashells and a crab too! Lily was happy and thought it was a good day. Later, when they were walking back to their car, they saw something mysterious in the sand. It was a treasure! Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy. She knew it was going to be a good day after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went to the playground. Lily climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide. When she reached the top, she saw a beautiful sight. She could see the whole park from up there! + +Suddenly, Lily lost her balance and fell down the slide. She felt scared as she fell deeper and deeper. But when she got to the bottom, she realized she was okay. Her friends rushed over to make sure she was okay too. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" asked her friend, Emily. + +"Yes, I'm okay," replied Lily. "I fell down the slide, but I'm not hurt." + +Lily was happy to have such caring friends. She knew that even if she fell, her friends would be there to help her up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read magazines. One day, she went to her room and saw that her magazines were all over the place. She decided to organize them by putting them in a neat pile. + +While she was organizing, she found a magazine with a unique cover. It had sparkles and glitter all over it! Lily was so happy to find such a special magazine. She decided to keep it on top of the pile so she could see it every day. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her magazines organized so she could easily find the one she wanted to read. And every time she saw the unique magazine, she smiled and felt happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the beach to watch the sunset. The sky was orange and pink, and the sun looked like a big ball of fire. + +"Wow, mommy! Look at the pretty sunset!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"Yes, Timmy. It's beautiful. But remember to behave and stay close to me," his mommy reminded him. + +Timmy nodded and ran off to play in the sand. He built a big sandcastle and dug a moat around it. After a while, he noticed that his hands and feet were getting dry from the sand. + +"Mommy, my hands and feet are dry. Can we go get some ice cream?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure, Timmy. But first, let's pack up our things and clean up your sandcastle," his mommy replied. + +Timmy helped his mommy pack up their things and they walked to the ice cream stand. As they sat and enjoyed their treats, Timmy thought about how much fun he had watching the sunset and playing in the sand. He promised to behave and listen to his mommy, so they could have more fun adventures together in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to take baths in the river and make steam. One day, Ellie saw a little mouse who was shivering in the cold. "Why are you shivering?" asked Ellie. "I don't have a warm home," said the mouse. "Come with me," said Ellie. "We can discuss where you can live." + +Ellie and the mouse walked through the jungle and talked about where the mouse could live. "I know a big tree where you can stay," said Ellie. "Thank you, Ellie," said the mouse. "You are very kind." Ellie smiled and felt happy to have helped the little mouse. The moral of the story is that it is important to help others and be kind, even if they are small or different from us. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with marbles. He had a big bag full of them. Timmy wanted to make something unique with his marbles. He decided to build a tower with them. + +Timmy started to make his tower. He stacked the marbles on top of each other. It was a beautiful sight to see. But suddenly, the tower started to wobble. Timmy tried to catch it, but it fell down and broke all of his marbles. + +Timmy was very sad. He had no more marbles to play with. He learned that sometimes trying to make something unique can end up in a bad way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside when the sun was shining, but sometimes it rained. When it rained, she would see a beautiful rainbow in the sky. One day, Lily saw a terrible storm coming. She was scared because she didn't want the rainbow to go away. + +But then, something magical happened. The storm passed by quickly, and the rainbow stayed in the sky. Lily was so happy! She wanted to keep the rainbow forever, so she tried to remove it from the sky. But of course, she couldn't. The rainbow was too big and too high up. + +Lily realized that some things are meant to be enjoyed in the moment, and that's okay. She was grateful for the rainbow and the joy it brought her, even if it couldn't be removed and kept forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Jack came over to play. Jack had a ball and wanted to play a game of soccer. He offered to let Lily play with him. + +Lily was so happy to play soccer with Jack. They kicked the ball back and forth and tried to score a goal. Lily was having so much fun, but then she tripped and fell. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Jack felt bad that Lily was hurt. He offered to help her up and walked her back to her house. Lily's mom saw that she was hurt and helped clean her up. Even though she was hurt, Lily was grateful for Jack's offer to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and keep them in a special folder. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help polish the silverware for dinner. + +Lily was happy to help and started to polish the spoons and forks. As she was working, she noticed that her folder was uncomfortable under her arm. + +"Mommy, can I put my folder down for a minute?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, Lily," her mommy replied. "Just be careful not to get any polish on it." + +Lily put her folder down and continued to polish the silverware. When she was finished, she picked up her folder and hugged it close. It felt much more comfortable now. + +"Thank you, Mommy," Lily said. "I love helping you." + +"You're welcome, Lily," her mommy said with a smile. "And thank you for being such a good helper." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved the ocean. He went to the beach every day with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy saw an octopus in the water. It had eight arms and was very big. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, look at the octopus! It's so big!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, it is. But be careful, Timmy. Octopuses can pinch you with their arms." + +Timmy said, "I don't want to get pinched. Let's stay away from the octopus." + +And so, Timmy and his family watched the modest octopus from a safe distance. They saw it swim away into the deep blue sea. Timmy was happy to have seen such a cool creature, but he was also happy to be safe from its pinchy arms. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing on the street when they saw a big black truck. The truck was carrying lots of heavy things, and it was making a lot of noise. + +One of Timmy's friends said, "Look at all the traffic! We can't play here anymore." Timmy didn't want to stop playing, so he said, "Let's hang out on the sidewalk instead!" + +As they were playing on the sidewalk, they saw a man walking by. The man was carrying a big bag, and it looked very heavy. Timmy asked the man if he needed help, and the man said yes. Timmy and his friends helped the man carry his bag, and the man was very grateful. + +The moral of the story is that even if there is traffic and noise, we can still find ways to help others and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. She had many flowers and vegetables growing there. One day, a mean boy named Max came to her garden and started to pull out all of her flowers. Lily told him to stop, but he didn't listen. She felt very sad and angry. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and talked to Max. She told him that it was not nice to destroy someone's garden. Max said he was sorry and promised to be more compassionate. Lily forgave him and they became friends. + +But the next day, Max came back and did the same thing again. This time, Lily hated him. She was very upset and didn't want to be his friend anymore. She tried to fix her garden, but it was too late. All of her flowers were gone. + +Lily felt so sad that she never wanted to play in her garden again. Max didn't care about how he made Lily feel and continued to be mean to others. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play all day and didn't like to do his job. His job was to clean up his toys after he was done playing. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys before dinner. Timmy didn't want to do his job and said he would do it later. He went outside to play with his friends instead. + +Later that night, Timmy couldn't find his favorite toy. He looked everywhere but couldn't remember where he put it. His mom reminded him that if he had done his job and cleaned up his toys, he would know where his toy was. + +Timmy felt sad and learned that it's important to do your job and keep things high and tidy so you don't forget where things are. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, while she was playing outside, she fell down and got a deep cut on her knee. She cried and cried. + +Her mommy came running and said, "Oh no, Lily! Let's go inside and prevent the cut from getting worse." + +Lily's mommy cleaned the cut and put a stitch on it. Lily felt much better and said, "Thank you mommy, you fixed my owie." + +"You're welcome, my love," said Lily's mommy with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a happy sun in the sky. The sun was very bright and made everything warm. One day, a little bird asked the sun to speed up and make the day go faster. But the sun said, "No, I will take my time and shine modestly." The little bird was sad but understood that the sun needed to do things at its own pace. So the bird flew away and enjoyed the day slowly, just like the modest sun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in her backyard when she saw a tiny, adorable bird. The bird was stuck in a bush and couldn't fly away. Lily wanted to help the bird, but she didn't have a tool to cut the bush. + +Suddenly, her neighbor, Mr. Johnson, came by and asked what was wrong. Lily told him about the bird and how she wanted to help, but didn't have a tool. Mr. Johnson smiled and said, "I have a tool that can help you." He gave her a pair of scissors and Lily was able to cut the bush and free the bird. + +The bird flew away and Lily felt happy. She turned to Mr. Johnson and said, "Thank you for your help. You made me laugh and I learned that it's important to help others when they need it." Mr. Johnson smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Always remember to be kind and helpful to others." +Once upon a time, there was a skeleton named Sammy. Sammy lived in a big, spooky house with lots of cobwebs and dust. His house was very messy! Sammy didn't mind though, he liked it that way. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit Sammy's house. She was scared at first because it was so dark and spooky, but Sammy was very friendly. He showed her around his messy house and they had fun playing together. + +After a while, Lily had to go home. Sammy was sad to see her go, but he knew they would see each other again soon. From that day on, Sammy didn't mind his messy house as much because he knew it was a fun place to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play pretend. He would pretend to be a pirate or a superhero. One day, Timmy's mom put up a curtain in his room. It was a small curtain that covered his window. + +Timmy looked at the curtain and said, "I can pretend this is my secret hideout!" His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Timmy." + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy showed him his secret hideout behind the small curtain. They pretended to be spies and whispered secrets to each other. Suddenly, they heard a noise outside. It was Timmy's cat, Mittens. Mittens had knocked over a vase and broken it. + +Timmy's mom came in and saw the broken vase. She asked, "Did you boys do this?" Timmy looked at his friend and said, "No, we were just pretending." His mom smiled and said, "Well, let's clean it up together." Timmy felt happy that his mom understood that they were just playing pretend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for bugs. One day, she found a bug that looked different from the others. It was bigger than normal and had shiny wings. + +Lily decided to take the bug home to show her mom. Her mom was surprised to see such a big and shiny bug. They looked it up in a book and found out that it was a special kind of bug called a beetle. + +Lily was happy that she found such a special bug and decided to keep it as a pet. She made a little house for the beetle and gave it some leaves to eat. From that day on, Lily and her beetle had many fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new places. One day, she went to a park she had never been to before. It was a beautiful place with lots of trees and flowers. + +As she was playing, she suddenly felt a terrible tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she couldn't. She sneezed so loudly that all the birds flew away from the trees. She felt embarrassed because everyone was looking at her. + +Then, she saw a little boy crying in the corner of the park. She went to him and asked what was wrong. He said he had lost his toy truck and couldn't find it. Lily knew how it felt to lose something important, so she helped him look for it. They searched all over the place and finally found it under a bush. The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily. From that day on, they became good friends and played together every time they went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom asked her to bring a label to her. Lily didn't know what a label was, but her mom showed her a sticker and said that was a label. + +Lily went to find a sticker and brought it to her mom. Her mom was very happy and said "Thank you, Lily! You are so helpful." + +Later that day, Lily accidentally knocked over her brother's tower of blocks. Her brother was sad and started to cry. Lily felt sorry and said "I'm sorry, brother. Let's build it again together." + +And so, Lily and her brother worked together to build an even bigger tower of blocks. They were both happy and proud of what they had made. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to dream about going on adventures. One day, Timmy found a map that showed a treasure hidden in the forest. Timmy was very excited and wanted to find the treasure. + +He asked his mom if she could take him to the forest, but she said she was busy. Timmy was sad because he really wanted to find the treasure. Then, his dad came home and saw that Timmy was sad. He asked why and Timmy showed him the map. + +Dad was happy to help and said he was available to take Timmy to the forest. Timmy was so happy and went to bed dreaming about finding the treasure with his dad. The next day, they went to the forest and found the treasure. Timmy was so happy and he knew that dreams can come true! +Once upon a time, there was a big black bear named Bubba. Bubba lived in a forest full of tall trees and lots of animals. One day, Bubba woke up from his long winter sleep and felt very hungry. He lumbered out of his cave and started looking for food. + +As Bubba was walking through the forest, he saw a little bunny hopping around. Bubba thought the bunny looked very tasty, so he started to chase after it. The bunny was very fast and was able to spring away from Bubba just in time. + +Bubba continued to look for food and eventually found a big pile of berries. He ate and ate until he was full and happy. After his meal, Bubba decided to take a nap under a tree. As he dozed off, he thought about how much he loved springtime in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy with the dishwasher. One day, Lily was putting the dishes away when she noticed her favorite cup was missing. She looked and looked but couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily asked her mommy if she had seen her cup, but her mommy said no. Lily started to feel sad and worried. She didn't know where her cup could be. Suddenly, she saw her little brother staring at her with her cup in his hand. + +Lily felt angry and upset. She wanted her cup back. She told her brother to give it back, but he just kept staring at her. Lily didn't know what to do. She felt like crying. Finally, her mommy came over and helped her get her cup back. Lily felt relieved and happy again. She hugged her mommy and said thank you. The end. +Lily and Ben are playing with paper and scissors. They want to make shapes and animals. Lily cuts a circle and a triangle. She puts them together and says, "Look, Ben, I made a house!" Ben cuts a square and a rectangle. He puts them together and says, "Look, Lily, I made a car!" + +They are happy and show each other their paper creations. Then they see a gray cat on the window. The cat is sleeping and looks soft and fluffy. Lily and Ben like the cat. They want to pet the cat. + +They go to the window and open it. The cat wakes up and sees them. The cat is not happy. The cat hisses and shows its teeth. Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the scissors and the paper. The cat jumps out of the window and runs away. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want the cat to come back. They pick up the scissors and the paper. They see that the paper is torn and the scissors are bent. They are sorry. They did not mean to hurt the paper and the scissors. + +They go to their mom and show her what happened. Their mom hugs them and says, "It's okay, Lily and Ben. The cat was just scared. You did not mean to scare the cat. The paper and the scissors are just things. You can get new ones. But you are my precious ones. I love you." She kisses them and rubs their heads. Lily and Ben feel better. They say, "We love you, mom." They smile and hug their mom. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, like cars, dolls, blocks, and books. They liked to make noise with their toys, and sometimes they played music too. They had a big box where they kept their toys when they were done playing. + +One day, their mom told them to load their toys in the box, because she wanted to clean the room. Ben and Lily did not want to stop playing. They said they were not done yet. They wanted to play more, and make more noise, and more music. They did not listen to their mom. + +Their mom was not happy. She said they had to load their toys in the box, or they would not get a snack. Ben and Lily still did not listen. They said they were hungry, and they wanted a snack now. They did not care about their toys, or their mom, or their room. + +Their mom was very angry. She said they had to load their toys in the box, or they would not get to watch their favorite show. Ben and Lily still did not listen. They said they wanted to watch their show now. They did not care about their toys, or their mom, or their room, or their snack. + +Their mom was very sad. She said they had to load their toys in the box, or they would not get a hug. Ben and Lily finally listened. They did not want to make their mom sad. They did not want to miss a hug. They loved their mom, and their mom loved them. They quickly loaded their toys in the box, and said they were sorry. They gave their mom a big hug, and their mom gave them a big hug too. They said they would listen to their mom next time, and help her clean the room. Their mom said she was proud of them, and gave them a snack and a show. They learned that listening to their mom was better than being playful and noisy all the time. +Sara and Ben are playing in the living room. Sara has a toy phone and Ben has a toy car. Sara likes to pretend that she is talking to her friends on the phone. Ben likes to zoom his car around the floor. + +"Hello, is this Anna?" Sara says into the phone. "Do you want to come to my house and play?" + +Ben hears Sara and wants to play with the phone too. He grabs the phone from Sara's hand and says, "No, this is Ben. I want to talk to Tom." + +Sara is angry and tries to get the phone back. She says, "No, Ben, give me the phone. It is mine. You have your car." + +Ben does not listen and holds the phone tight. He says, "No, Sara, I want the phone. It is fun. You can have my car." + +Sara and Ben start to pull and push each other. They make a lot of noise and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Sara and Ben fighting over the phone. She is not happy. She says, "Sara, Ben, stop it. Why are you fighting?" + +Sara and Ben look at Mom. They are scared. They see that Mom's face is pale. They know that Mom is sick. They feel sorry for Mom. + +Sara says, "Mom, we are sorry. We were playing with the phone and we wanted it." + +Ben says, "Mom, we are sorry. We did not mean to make you angry." + +Mom says, "Sara, Ben, I love you. But you have to share and be nice to each other. Fighting is not good. Can you please give me the phone and the car?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They give Mom the phone and the car. They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom. We hope you feel better soon." + +Mom smiles and says, "Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are good kids. Now, why don't you play something else together?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Okay, Mom. We will play something else." + +They go to the toy box and find a puzzle and a doll. They sit on the floor and play together. They do not fight anymore. They are happy. Mom is happy too. +Tim and Liz were playing with their toy soldiers on the table. They had two teams, red and blue, and they pretended to fight a war. Tim was the leader of the red team, and Liz was the leader of the blue team. + +"Charge!" Tim shouted, and moved his soldiers closer to Liz's soldiers. He knocked down some of her soldiers with his hand. "You are losing, Liz! Give up!" + +"No way!" Liz shouted back, and moved her soldiers to defend her side of the table. She pushed some of Tim's soldiers off the table with her hand. "You are losing, Tim! Give up!" + +They kept fighting for a long time, until they had only a few soldiers left on the table. They were both tired and hungry, and they wanted to stop playing. + +"Let's make a deal," Tim said. "If you say that I am the mighty king of the red team, I will let you keep your soldiers. If you don't, I will take them all." + +"That's not fair!" Liz said. "You are not the mighty king of anything! You are just a mean boy!" + +"Fine, then," Tim said. "I will take your soldiers anyway!" + +He reached for Liz's soldiers, but she grabbed them first and held them tight. + +"Stop it, Tim!" Liz said. "These are my soldiers! You can't have them!" + +"Yes, I can!" Tim said. "They are mine now!" + +They both pulled and tugged on the soldiers, until they heard a loud voice. + +"Tim! Liz! What are you doing?" It was Mom, who came into the room. She saw the mess on the table and the floor, and the angry faces of Tim and Liz. + +"We are playing war, Mom," Tim said. + +"We are not playing, Mom," Liz said. "We are fighting!" + +Mom shook her head and sighed. + +"Playing war is not fun, Tim and Liz," she said. "Fighting is not nice, either. You should share your toys and play together, not against each other. Why don't you surrender your soldiers and say sorry to each other?" + +Tim and Liz looked at each other, and then at Mom. They knew she was right. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to be friends again. + +"OK, Mom," Tim said. "I surrender my soldiers. I'm sorry, Liz." + +"OK, Mom," Liz said. "I surrender my soldiers, too. I'm sorry, Tim." + +They gave each other their soldiers back, and hugged each other. + +"Thank you, Tim and Liz," Mom said. "That's very good of you. Now, why don't you put your toys away and come to the kitchen? I have some cookies and milk for you." + +"Yay!" Tim and Liz said, and ran to the kitchen. They forgot about the war, and enjoyed their snack. They were happy to be friends again. +Lily likes to play the flute. She has a small flute that is pink and shiny. She blows into it and makes nice sounds. She likes to play songs for her mom and dad and her cat. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She brings her flute with her. She sees some kids playing on the swings and the slide. She wants to play with them. She runs to the swings and puts her flute on the bench. + +But when she comes back, her flute is gone. She looks around and sees a big boy holding her flute. He is laughing and blowing into it. He makes loud and rough sounds. Lily feels sad and angry. She runs to the boy and says, "Give me back my flute! That is mine!" + +The boy says, "No, this is mine now. It is fun to play. Go away, little girl!" He pushes Lily and she falls on the grass. She starts to cry. She hopes her mom will come and help her. + +Her mom hears her cry and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the boy with the flute and the girl on the grass. She says, "Hey, what are you doing? That is not your flute. That is Lily's flute. Give it back to her right now!" + +The boy says, "No, I like it. It is mine." He tries to run away, but his mom sees him and stops him. She says, "What are you doing with that flute? That is not yours. That is very rude and mean. You should say sorry to Lily and give her back her flute." + +The boy feels ashamed and scared. He says, "Sorry, Lily. Here is your flute. I was wrong." He gives her back her flute and walks away with his mom. + +Lily says, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, boy's mom. I am happy to have my flute back." She hugs her mom and plays a happy song on her flute. She hopes the boy will be nicer next time. +Sara was a big girl who liked to teach her little brother Ben how to do things. She taught him how to tie his shoes, how to brush his teeth, and how to say please and thank you. Ben loved his sister and listened to her very well. + +One day, Sara had a new idea. She wanted to teach Ben how to hug. She said, "Ben, do you know what a hug is?" Ben shook his head. He did not know. Sara said, "A hug is when you put your arms around someone and squeeze them gently. It means you love them and you are happy to see them. Do you want to try?" + +Ben nodded. He wanted to try. Sara showed him how to hug her. She put her arms around his neck and squeezed him gently. She said, "This is a hug. It feels nice, doesn't it?" Ben smiled. He liked the hug. He said, "Yes, it feels nice. Can I hug you back?" Sara said, "Of course you can. That's what hugs are for." + +Ben put his arms around Sara's waist and squeezed her gently. He said, "This is a hug. I love you, Sara. You are the best sister ever." Sara felt warm and happy. She said, "I love you too, Ben. You are the best brother ever." + +The next day, Sara and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw their friends playing on the swings and slides. Sara said, "Ben, do you want to hug our friends?" Ben said, "Yes, I want to hug our friends. Hugs are fun." Sara said, "Okay, let's go and hug them. But remember, some people may not like hugs. You have to ask them first if they want a hug. And if they say no, you have to respect that. Okay?" + +Ben said, "Okay, I understand." He followed Sara to their friends. Sara asked each friend if they wanted a hug. Some said yes, and some said no. Sara hugged the ones who said yes, and waved to the ones who said no. Ben did the same. He asked each friend if they wanted a hug. Most of them said yes, and he hugged them happily. But one of them said no. He was a boy named Max. He said, "No, I don't want a hug. Hugs are for babies. I'm a big boy. I don't need hugs." + +Ben felt sad. He liked Max. He wanted to hug him. He said, "But hugs are nice. They mean you love someone and you are happy to see them. Don't you love me and are happy to see me?" Max said, "No, I don't. You are silly and unusual. You hug everyone. That's weird. Go away." + +Ben felt hurt. He did not understand why Max was so mean. He ran to Sara and cried. Sara saw what happened and hugged him. She said, "Don't worry, Ben. Max is wrong. Hugs are not for babies. Hugs are for everyone who wants them. You are not silly and unusual. You are kind and sweet. You hug everyone because you have a big heart. That's wonderful. I'm proud of you." + +Ben felt better. He hugged Sara back. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are kind and sweet too. You teach me so many things. You are a great sister." Sara said, "You're welcome, Ben. You are a great brother. And you know what? I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +Sara took Ben to a bench where their mom was sitting. She said, "Mom, Ben has learned how to hug. He hugs everyone who wants a hug. He has a big heart. Can you give him a hug too?" Mom smiled. She said, "Of course I can. I'm so proud of both of you. Come here, Ben. Let me give you a big hug." + +Mom opened her arms and Ben ran into them. She hugged him tightly and kissed his cheek. She said, "I love you, Ben. You are a wonderful son. And I love you, Sara. You are a wonderful daughter. You teach Ben so well. You are both amazing." Sara and Ben hugged their mom back. They said, "We love you too, Mom. You are the best mom ever." + +They all hugged each other and laughed. They felt happy and loved. They did not care what Max or anyone else thought. They knew that hugs were not unusual. They were the best thing ever. +Lily and Ben like to travel with their mom and dad. They go to many places and see many things. They have a big map on the wall in their room. They put a mark on the map every time they go somewhere new. + +One day, they travel to a farm. They see cows, sheep, pigs and chickens. They hear them make noises and smell them too. They want to touch them, but mom and dad say to be careful. + +"Can we touch the soft ones?" Lily asks. + +"Which ones are soft?" dad asks. + +"The sheep are soft. They have wool," Ben says. + +"OK, you can touch the sheep, but only gently. And don't scare them," mom says. + +Lily and Ben go to the sheep. They find a white one and a black one. They stroke their wool. It feels soft and warm. The sheep look at them and say "baa". + +"Hello, sheep. You are very soft. We like you," Lily says. + +"Baa," the sheep say. + +Lily and Ben smile. They like the farm. They put a mark on the map when they get home. They wonder where they will travel next. +Tom is a cat. He has a long tail. He likes to play with his tail. He chases it and bites it. He thinks his tail is fun. + +Lily is a dog. She has a short tail. She does not like to play with her tail. She thinks her tail is boring. She likes to play with Tom's tail. She chases it and barks at it. She thinks Tom's tail is fun. + +One day, Tom is sleeping on the sofa. He curls up his tail around him. He is happy and warm. Lily sees Tom and his tail. She wants to play with Tom's tail. She jumps on the sofa and nudges Tom. She says, "Wake up, Tom! Let me play with your tail!" + +Tom opens his eyes and sees Lily. He is angry and scared. He says, "No, Lily! Go away! This is my tail! You cannot play with my tail!" He hisses and scratches Lily. He tries to hide his tail under him. + +Lily is sad and hurt. She says, "But I like your tail, Tom! Your tail is fun! Why are you so mean to me?" She whines and licks her paw. She demands, "Please, Tom! Please let me play with your tail!" + +Tom does not listen to Lily. He says, "No, Lily! No! My tail is not for you! My tail is for me! Your tail is for you! Go play with your own tail!" He snorts and turns his back to Lily. He says, "And your tail is smelly, too!" + +Lily is very sad and angry. She says, "Fine, Tom! Fine! I do not want to play with your tail anymore! You are a bad cat! You are not my friend!" She jumps off the sofa and runs away. She says, "And your tail is smelly, too!" +Lily and Tom were at the park with their mom. They saw a man with many balloons of different colors. He was selling them to the children. + +"Mom, can we have a balloon?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can each choose one," mom said. + +Lily picked a pink balloon and Tom picked a blue one. They were very happy and thanked the man. They tied the balloons to their wrists and ran around the park. + +They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. They climbed up the ladder and waited for their turn. + +"Be careful, don't let go of your balloons," mom said. + +Lily went first. She slid down fast and laughed. She held on to her balloon tightly. + +Tom went next. He slid down faster and louder. He forgot about his balloon and let go of it. + +"Oh no, my balloon!" he cried. + +He looked up and saw his balloon flying away in the sky. He felt very sad and ran to his mom. + +"Mom, I lost my balloon. It was too difficult to hold it and slide," he said. + +Mom hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. It's okay, it was an accident. Maybe we can get another balloon another day." + +Lily saw her brother crying and felt sorry for him. She had an idea. + +"Tom, do you want to share my balloon?" she asked. + +She untied her balloon from her wrist and gave it to Tom. + +"Really? You would do that for me?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, because you are my brother and I love you," Lily said. + +Tom smiled and hugged his sister. He thanked her and tied the balloon to his wrist. + +They both played with the balloon and had fun. Mom was proud of them and took a picture of them. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. Their room has many modern things, like a big TV, a robot, and a train. They also have a lot of books and puzzles. + +One day, their mom says, "It is time to clean your room, Sara and Ben. Put your toys in the boxes and your books on the shelf. Then you can have a snack." + +Sara and Ben do not want to clean their room. They want to keep playing. They say, "No, mom. We are not done. We want to play more." + +Mom says, "You have to clean your room, Sara and Ben. It is too messy. You can play later. Come on, be good." + +Sara and Ben are not happy. They start to cry. They close their lips and make a pout. They cross their arms and sit on the floor. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She says, "I have an idea. How about we make a game out of cleaning your room? We can pretend we are spies and we have to hide our toys from the bad guys. We can use the boxes as secret bases and the shelf as a lookout. Do you want to try?" + +Sara and Ben think for a moment. They like to pretend. They like to be spies. They open their lips and say, "Okay, mom. That sounds fun. Let's do it." + +Mom says, "Great. Let's go, spies. We have a mission to complete." She gives them a wink and a hug. + +Sara and Ben smile. They get up and start to clean their room. They have fun with their mom. They are good spies. They are good twins. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with boats. They had a big pond near their house where they could sail their boats. Tom had a real boat that his dad gave him. It was blue and shiny and had a white sail. Sam had a fake boat that he made from a box and a stick. It was brown and dull and had a paper sail. + +One day, Tom and Sam went to the pond to sail their boats. Tom was very proud of his real boat and said to Sam, "Look at my boat, it is so fast and strong. Your boat is fake and slow and weak. You can't sail with me, you have to sail over there." He pointed to a corner of the pond where the water was dirty and had weeds and bugs. + +Sam felt sad and angry. He wanted to sail with Tom, but Tom was mean to him. He said to Tom, "My boat is not fake, it is special. It has a will of its own. It can sail wherever it wants, even to the other side of the pond." He threw his boat into the water and watched it float away. + +Tom laughed at Sam and said, "Your boat is silly, it can't sail to the other side of the pond. It will get stuck in the weeds or eaten by the bugs. My boat is smart, it can sail to the other side of the pond and back. Watch me." He put his boat in the water and pushed it hard. + +Tom's boat sailed fast and smooth, but it did not listen to Tom. It sailed to the other side of the pond, where there was a big rock. Tom shouted, "Stop, boat, stop! Don't hit the rock!" But his boat did not stop. It hit the rock with a loud crash and broke into pieces. + +Tom cried and ran to the other side of the pond. He picked up the pieces of his boat and hugged them. He said, "I'm sorry, boat, I'm sorry. You were the best boat ever. Why did you not listen to me?" + +Sam saw Tom crying and felt sorry for him. He said, "Tom, I'm sorry, too. I did not mean to make you sad. Your boat was very nice. Maybe we can fix it together." + +Tom looked at Sam and saw his boat. It was still floating in the water, safe and sound. It had sailed to the other side of the pond and back, just like Sam said. It had a will of its own. It was not fake, it was special. + +Tom said to Sam, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. Can I play with your boat?" + +Sam smiled and said, "Yes, Tom. You can play with my boat. We can sail together." + +They hugged and played with Sam's boat. They were happy. But Tom's boat was gone. It was a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash and beep. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They were having fun. + +But then, Lily's car stopped moving. She tried to push it, but it did not go. She looked at the bottom of the car and saw a little door. She opened it and saw two batteries inside. One of them was very old and had a brown spot on it. + +"Oh no, my car is broken!" Lily cried. "The battery is bad!" + +Ben heard her and came over. He looked at the car and the battery. He had an idea. + +"Wait here, Lily. I have something for you," he said. He ran to his room and came back with a new battery. He took out the old one and put in the new one. He closed the door and gave the car back to Lily. + +"Try it now," he said. + +Lily pushed the car and it started to move again. It zoomed and crashed and beeped. Lily was happy. She smiled at Ben and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Ben! You are brilliant!" she said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it," he said. + +They continued to play with their toy cars. They blinked their eyes when the cars flashed their lights. They laughed and had fun. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very tall and shiny. Lily and Ben want to go on the slide. + +"Let's gather some stones," Lily says. "We can use them to make a scale." + +"What is a scale?" Ben asks. + +"A scale is something that tells you how heavy you are," Lily says. "We can put the stones on one side and we can sit on the other side. Then we can see who is heavier." + +"Okay, that sounds fun," Ben says. They gather some stones and put them on a big leaf. They find a stick and put it on a log. They make a scale. + +Lily goes first. She sits on one end of the stick. The stones are on the other end. The stick moves up and down. + +"Lily, you are lighter than the stones," Ben says. + +"Your turn, Ben," Lily says. Ben sits on the stick. The stones do not move. + +"Ben, you are heavier than the stones," Lily says. + +They laugh and hug. They are happy. They do not care who is heavier. They are friends. + +They run to the slide. They climb up the steps. They slide down together. They feel the wind in their hair. They smile and shout. + +The slide is tall and fun. Lily and Ben love the slide. They love the park. They love each other. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with their bikes. They have a big hill near their house. They want to go down the hill very fast. + +On Sunday, they go to the hill with their bikes. They are happy and excited. They say to each other: + +"Are you ready, Tom?" + +"Yes, Sam, I am ready. Let's go!" + +They start to pedal hard. They go faster and faster. They feel the wind in their hair. They see the trees and the sky. They are having fun. + +But then, Tom sees a big rock on the road. He tries to avoid it, but he can't. He hits the rock and falls off his bike. He hurts his knee and his elbow. He cries. + +Sam stops his bike and runs to Tom. He sees that Tom is hurt. He says to him: + +"Are you okay, Tom? I am sorry you fell. Do you want me to help you?" + +Tom stops crying. He looks at Sam. He says to him: + +"Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. I am okay, but I am sad. I wanted to succeed. I wanted to go down the hill without falling." + +Sam smiles. He says to him: + +"You did succeed, Tom. You tried your best. You went very high and very fast. You were brave. And you are not alone. I am here with you. We can try again another day." + +Tom smiles too. He says to him: + +"Thank you, Sam. You are right. We can try again another day. And we can still have fun today. Do you want to play with our bikes on the grass?" + +Sam nods. He says to him: + +"Yes, Tom, I do. Let's play with our bikes on the grass. That sounds like fun." + +They get up and take their bikes. They go to the grass and play. They laugh and talk. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to pick blueberries in the forest. They had a big basket to fill with the juicy fruits. But Lily was selfish and wanted to have more blueberries than Ben. She always grabbed the biggest and the ripest ones and put them in her side of the basket. + +One day, they found a bush with many blueberries. Lily ran to it and started to pick as many as she could. Ben followed her and tried to get some too, but Lily pushed him away. + +"Stop it, Lily! Share the blueberries with me!" Ben said. + +"No, they are mine! Go find your own!" Lily said. + +She kept picking and picking until her side of the basket was full. But Ben's side was almost empty. He felt sad and angry. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. A big bear came out of the trees and saw the basket of blueberries. He was hungry and wanted to eat them. He walked towards Lily and Ben, who were scared and screamed. + +"Help, help! A bear!" Lily and Ben cried. + +The bear reached the basket and grabbed it with his paws. He lifted it up and shook it. The blueberries fell out and rolled on the ground. Some of them landed near Lily and Ben, who quickly picked them up and ran away. + +The bear ate the rest of the blueberries and licked his lips. He was happy and full. + +Lily and Ben ran back to their home and told their mom what happened. She hugged them and was glad they were safe. + +"Lily, you were very selfish today. You did not share the blueberries with your brother. That was not nice. You should say sorry to him and give him some of your blueberries," mom said. + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She looked at Ben and saw his sad face. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was selfish and mean. Here, you can have some of my blueberries. Let's share them and be friends," Lily said. + +She gave him some of her blueberries and smiled. Ben smiled back and thanked her. They hugged and ate the blueberries together. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to share and be kind. They also learned to be careful of bears in the forest. +Anna and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then a prince came riding on a horse. He saw the snowman and wanted it for himself. He was very selfish. He said to Anna and Ben, "This is my snowman now. Go away or I will freeze you with my magic wand." + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not want to lose their snowman or be frozen. They said, "Please, prince, do not be mean. We made this snowman together. It is ours. You can make your own snowman. There is enough snow for everyone." + +But the prince did not listen. He waved his magic wand and tried to freeze Anna and Ben. But his wand did not work. It was broken. He had used it too much to freeze other people and things. He was angry and sad. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for the prince. They said, "Prince, you do not need to freeze anyone. You can be nice and share. If you are nice, you will have more friends and fun. Do you want to play with us and our snowman?" + +The prince thought for a moment. He realized that he was lonely and bored. He said, "I am sorry, Anna and Ben. I was wrong. I do not want to freeze anyone. I want to play with you and your snowman. Can you forgive me?" + +Anna and Ben smiled. They said, "Of course, prince. We forgive you. Come and play with us. We can make another snowman for you. We can be friends." + +The prince was happy. He got off his horse and joined Anna and Ben. They played in the snow and had fun. They made another snowman for the prince and gave him a crown and a cape. They laughed and sang. They learned that sharing is better than being selfish. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big flame in the sky. It was red and yellow and bright. + +"Look, a flame!" Ben said. "It is pretty." + +Lily was worried. She remembered what Mommy said. "Flames are hot and dangerous. We should not go near them." + +"Let's go inside and tell Mommy," Lily said. "Maybe she knows what the flame is." + +Ben nodded. He took Lily's hand and they ran to the house. They found Mommy in the kitchen. + +"Mommy, Mommy, there is a flame in the sky!" Ben said. + +Mommy looked out the window. She smiled and hugged Ben and Lily. + +"Don't be worried, my loves. That is not a flame. That is the sun. It is setting and making the sky colorful. It is a beautiful sight, but it will not hurt us." + +"Really?" Lily asked. + +"Really," Mommy said. "The sun is our friend. It gives us light and warmth. But we should not look at it too long, because it can hurt our eyes. Come, let's have some cookies and milk and watch the sun go down together." +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. They saw a big tree with a rope hanging from it. They wanted to swing on the rope and have fun. + +"Let me go first!" Tim said. He was older and bigger than Sam. + +"No, I want to go first!" Sam said. He was younger and smaller than Tim. + +They both pulled on the rope and tried to get it. They did not share or take turns. They fought and shouted. + +The rope was not strong enough for them. It broke and fell to the ground. Tim and Sam fell too. They hurt their knees and elbows. They cried and felt sorry. + +A kind lady came and helped them. She gave them band-aids and water. She told them to rest and be nice to each other. + +"Thank you, lady," Tim and Sam said. They hugged and said sorry to each other. + +They learned that the rope was not mighty, but their friendship was. They decided to play together and share. They had more fun that way. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look at the flowers. One day, they saw a big, bald man sitting on a bench. He had a sad face and no hair. + +Lily and Ben wanted to make him happy. They picked some flowers and ran to the bench. They gave the flowers to the bald man and said, "Hello, we are Lily and Ben. These are for you." + +The bald man smiled and thanked them. He said, "You are very kind and sweet. What are your names?" + +Lily and Ben told him their names and asked him his. He said, "I am Sam. I am bald because I am sick. But the flowers make me feel better." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for Sam. They asked him if he wanted to play with them. Sam said, "Yes, I would love that. But first, can you forgive me?" + +Lily and Ben were confused. They asked, "Forgive you for what?" + +Sam said, "For being grumpy and rude. I was angry and sad because I am sick and bald. But you showed me kindness and friendship. You made me happy." + +Lily and Ben hugged Sam and said, "We forgive you, Sam. You are not grumpy and rude. You are nice and brave. We are your friends." + +Sam hugged them back and said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are my friends too. Now, let's go and play." +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run on the grass and feel the wind on their faces. They see a big hill and want to climb it. + +"Let's go up there!" Lila says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They hold hands and start to walk up the hill. It is hard and they get tired. But they keep going. They want to see what is on the other side. + +They reach the top and look around. They see a lot of trees and flowers and birds. They also see a pond with ducks and frogs. They are happy and excited. + +"Wow! Look at that!" Lila says. + +"Wow! Look at that!" Ben repeats. + +They point at the pond and the ducks and the frogs. They think they are brilliant and beautiful. They want to go closer and see them. + +"Let's go there!" Lila says. + +"Let's go there!" Ben repeats. + +They run down the hill and towards the pond. They laugh and shout. They are having fun. They want to repeat the adventure. +Lila was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She liked to read books, but books did not talk to her. She wished she had someone to talk to. + +One day, a new girl arrived at her school. Her name was Mia. She had curly hair and a big smile. She sat next to Lila in class. She said hello to Lila. Lila said hello back. + +At recess, Mia asked Lila if she wanted to play with her. Lila said yes. They played tag and hopscotch and jump rope. They laughed and had fun. They shared their snacks and stories. They learned new words from each other. + +Lila was happy. She had a friend to play with. She liked to read books, but books were not enough. She liked to talk to Mia. Mia liked to talk to Lila. + +They were not lonely anymore. They were friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the forest. They liked to look for mushrooms and berries. They found a big red mushroom with white spots. Lily wanted to pick it, but Ben said no. + +"That mushroom is bad. It is bitter and makes you sick. We should leave it alone," Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She was curious and hungry. She pulled the mushroom from the ground and took a bite. It tasted very bad. She spat it out and made a face. + +"Yuck! You were right, Ben. This mushroom is bitter. I don't like it at all," Lily said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar from behind a tree. It was a big brown bear. The bear was angry. It smelled the mushroom and saw Lily and Ben. It thought they were trying to steal its food. It ran towards them, showing its teeth and claws. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the mushroom and ran away. They ran as fast as they could, back to their house. They did not stop until they were safe inside. + +They hugged each other and breathed hard. They were glad they escaped the bear. They learned a lesson. They decided to never eat or touch mushrooms they did not know. They also decided to stay away from bears and their food. They only wanted to play in the forest with nice things. +Sara loves to watch the aeroplanes in the sky. She likes to see how they fly high and fast, and make loud noises. Sometimes, she pretends to be an aeroplane and runs around the garden with her arms out. + +One day, Sara asks her mum if she can go on an aeroplane. She wants to see what it is like inside, and where it goes. Her mum says, "Maybe one day, Sara. But not now. We need to save money and plan for a trip. And we need to be safe from the bad germs." + +Sara feels sad. She does not understand why she cannot go on an aeroplane. She thinks it is not fair. She says, "But mum, I really want to go on an aeroplane. Please, please, please. Can you permit me to go on an aeroplane?" + +Her mum hugs her and says, "I know, Sara. I want to go on an aeroplane too. But we have to wait for the right time. Maybe we can go on a train instead. Trains are fun too. They are big and slow, and they go through tunnels and bridges. And we can see many things out of the window. Do you want to go on a train?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She likes trains too. She remembers the last time she went on a train with her dad. They saw cows and sheep and trees and flowers. They ate snacks and played games. They had a good time. She says, "OK, mum. I want to go on a train. But can we go on an aeroplane later?" + +Her mum smiles and says, "Yes, Sara. We can go on an aeroplane later. When the bad germs are gone, and we have enough money and time. Then we can go on an aeroplane and see new places and people. But for now, let's enjoy the train. Are you ready to go?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, mum. I am ready to go. Let's go on the train. And let's pretend to be aeroplanes too." She runs to get her coat and bag, and her mum follows her. They go to the station and board the train. They sit by the window and wave to the other passengers. They have a fun day on the train. And they dream of the day they can go on an aeroplane. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big pool with water and toys. Lily was bossy and always told Max what to do. Max did not like that. + +One day, Lily said, "Max, you be the shark and I be the mermaid. You chase me and I swim away." Max nodded and put on his shark fin. Lily put on her mermaid tail and jumped into the pool. + +They played for a while, but Lily was not happy. She said, "Max, you are not a good shark. You are too slow and too nice. You have to be scary and mean. You have to splash me and try to catch me." Max did not want to splash Lily or catch her. He liked Lily and wanted to have fun. + +He said, "Lily, I don't want to be a shark. I want to be a dolphin. Dolphins are friendly and smart. They can jump and spin and make noises. Can we be dolphins together?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, Max. We have to be shark and mermaid. That is the game. You have to do what I say." + +Max was sad and angry. He did not like Lily's game. He had an idea. He saw their mom's armchair near the pool. It was big and soft and red. Max swam to the edge of the pool and climbed out. He ran to the armchair and pushed it. It rolled towards the pool. Lily did not see Max. She was busy swimming and pretending to be a mermaid. + +Max shouted, "Look, Lily, a big red boat!" Lily looked up and saw the armchair. She screamed and tried to swim away. But it was too late. The armchair fell into the pool and made a huge splash. Lily and Max were soaked and covered with bubbles. The armchair sank to the bottom of the pool. + +Their mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw the mess and was very angry. She said, "What have you done? You ruined my armchair and my pool. You are in big trouble. Go to your room now!" Lily and Max got out of the pool and ran to their room. They were sorry and scared. + +They looked at each other and said, "Sorry, mom." They hugged and said, "Sorry, twin." They learned their lesson. They decided to play nice and share. They never played shark and mermaid again. +Lily wanted to help Mom make a cake. She liked to watch Mom put eggs, flour, sugar and butter in a big bowl. Mom used a mixer to make the batter smooth and fluffy. Lily liked the sound of the mixer. It was like a buzzing bee. + +"Can I try the mixer, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. It's very fast and strong," Mom said. She gave Lily the mixer and showed her how to hold it and turn it on and off. + +Lily felt excited. She turned on the mixer and moved it around the bowl. She saw the batter swirl and splash. She giggled. It was fun. + +But then, something went wrong. The mixer made a loud noise and stopped working. Lily saw smoke coming out of it. She dropped the mixer and started to cry. + +"Mom, Mom, I broke the mixer! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Lily sobbed. + +Mom ran to Lily and hugged her. She saw the broken mixer and the messy batter. She smelled the smoke. + +"Oh, Lily, don't worry. It's not your fault. The mixer was old and tired. It needed to rest. You didn't mean to break it," Mom said. + +"Really, Mom? You're not mad at me?" Lily asked. + +"Of course not, sweetie. I love you. And we can still make the cake. We can use a spoon to stir the batter. It will be just as good," Mom said. + +Lily smiled. She felt better. She wiped her tears and picked up a spoon. She helped Mom stir the batter. They poured it into a pan and put it in the oven. They waited for the cake to bake. They smelled the sweet aroma. + +Lily and Mom made a cake. They didn't need a mixer. They had each other. +Sara was happy to see her uncle Bob. He came to visit her and her mom and dad. He brought her a big teddy bear. Sara hugged the teddy bear and said, "Thank you, uncle Bob!" + +Uncle Bob smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad you like it. It's a special teddy bear. It can talk to you and sing songs. Do you want to hear it?" + +Sara nodded and pressed a button on the teddy bear's paw. The teddy bear said, "Hello, Sara. I'm your new friend. I love you very much. Can I have a kiss?" + +Sara giggled and kissed the teddy bear on the nose. The teddy bear said, "Thank you, Sara. You're very sweet. Do you want to sing a song with me?" + +Sara said, "Yes, please!" and the teddy bear started to sing a nursery rhyme. Sara sang along and clapped her hands. Uncle Bob and her mom and dad watched and smiled. + +Sara's dad said, "Wow, uncle Bob. That's a very nice teddy bear. Where did you get it?" + +Uncle Bob said, "I got it from a store. It was very cheap. Only five dollars." + +Sara's mom said, "Really? That's amazing. It looks very expensive and fancy." + +Uncle Bob said, "Well, it has a secret. It's not a real teddy bear. It's a robot. It has a battery inside. When the battery runs out, it will stop talking and singing." + +Sara's eyes widened and she said, "Oh, no! I don't want it to stop. I love it. Can we get more batteries, uncle Bob?" + +Uncle Bob said, "Sure, Sara. Don't worry. We can get more batteries. But you know what? Even if the battery runs out, the teddy bear will still love you. And so will I. You're my favorite niece. Can I have a kiss?" + +Sara smiled and kissed uncle Bob on the cheek. She said, "I love you, uncle Bob. You're my favorite uncle. And I love my teddy bear, too. Thank you for the best gift ever." +Lily was a big girl. She liked to do things by herself. She was independent. She did not need help to dress, eat, or play. She had many toys and books in her room. + +One day, it was Lily's birthday. She was very happy. She had a cake, balloons, and a party hat. Her mom and dad gave her a big hug and a gift. It was a box with a ribbon. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"Open it and see," her mom said. + +Lily opened the box. Inside was a doll. The doll had brown hair, blue eyes, and a pink dress. Lily liked the doll very much. + +"Thank you, mom and dad," Lily said. "She is beautiful. What is her name?" + +"You can name her whatever you want," her dad said. "She is your new friend." + +Lily thought for a moment. She looked at the doll and smiled. + +"I will name her Rose," Lily said. "She is my gift and my friend. I will tell her stories and play with her." + +Lily hugged the doll and her parents. She was very happy. She had a gift, a friend, and a family. She was independent, but she also loved to share. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big zip that goes from one tree to another. They take turns to slide on the zip. + +"Look at me, Ben!" Mia says. She holds the zip with both hands and runs to the tree. She jumps and slides on the zip. She laughs and feels the wind on her face. + +"Wow, Mia, you are so clever!" Ben says. He claps his hands and smiles. He wants to try the zip too. He goes to the other tree and grabs the zip. + +"Watch me, Mia!" Ben says. He tries to run to the tree, but he trips on a rock. He falls and lets go of the zip. He lands on the grass and cries. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mia says. She slides back on the zip and runs to Ben. She hugs him and helps him stand up. + +"I'm okay, Mia, but that hurt," Ben says. He rubs his knee and looks at the zip. He feels sad and scared. + +"Don't worry, Ben, you can try again," Mia says. She holds his hand and walks to the zip. "I will show you how to do it. It's easy and fun. You just have to hold on tight and look ahead. Come on, Ben, you can do it. You are clever too." + +Mia and Ben go to the zip again. They slide together and laugh. They have fun and forget about the fall. They are happy and proud. They are friends. +Tom and Anna are friends who like to play with toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big ball that looks like a planet. They call it Planet Toy. They like to roll it, bounce it, and pretend it is their home. + +One day, they have a fight over Planet Toy. Tom wants to keep it in his room, and Anna wants to take it to her house. They pull and tug on the ball, and shout at each other. + +"Planet Toy is mine!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine!" Anna says. + +They are so angry that they do not see a hole in the ground. They trip and fall, and Planet Toy rolls away. It falls into the hole and gets stuck. They cannot reach it. + +They cry and cry, and wish they had not fought. They are sorry for being mean to each other. + +A wise old man sees them and comes to help. He has a long stick and a rope. He uses them to get Planet Toy out of the hole. He gives it back to Tom and Anna. + +"Thank you, thank you!" they say. + +The old man smiles and says, "You are welcome, but remember this: Planet Toy is not yours or mine. It is ours. We all share this planet, and we must be kind and fair to each other. That is the wise thing to do." + +Tom and Anna nod and hug. They learn their lesson. They decide to share Planet Toy and play together. They are happy and grateful. They thank the old man again and invite him to join their game. He agrees and they have fun. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play at the park. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. One day, they saw a big boat in the harbor. The boat had many colors and flags. + +"Wow, look at the boat!" Lily said. "Can we go see it?" + +"Yes, let's go!" Tom said. They ran to the fence that was near the water. They saw the boat was very far away. + +"How can we get closer?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe we can ask mom to take us there," Tom said. + +They ran back to the bench where mom was reading a book. They told her about the boat and asked if they could go. + +"Sorry, kids, we can't go to the boat today," mom said. "It's too far and we have to go home soon. Maybe another day." + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They wanted to see the boat very much. They started to cry. + +"Please, mom, please!" they begged. + +Mom looked at them and sighed. She knew they loved boats. She had an idea. + +"Okay, how about this," she said. "We can't go to the boat, but we can go to the toy store and buy a little boat. Then we can play with it in the bathtub. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Tom stopped crying. They liked the idea of having a little boat. They smiled and nodded. + +"Yay, thank you, mom!" they said. They hugged mom and got ready to go. + +They went to the toy store and picked a little boat that looked like the big boat. They were very happy. They couldn't wait to play with it in the bathtub. They learned that sometimes they can't have what they want, but they can still have fun with what they have. +Tim and Jen are playing in the yard. They like to pretend they are spies. They have a secret base under the big tree. They use sticks and stones as weapons. They crawl on the grass to hide from the bad guys. + +One day, they see a new kid in the next yard. He has a big toy car. Tim and Jen want to play with it. They think he is a bad guy. They crawl to the fence and throw their weapons at him. The new kid is scared and cries. + +The new kid's mom comes out and sees what is happening. She is angry and tells Tim and Jen to stop. She says they are not nice. She says they should share and be friends. She takes the new kid and his toy car inside. + +Tim and Jen feel bad. They did not mean to hurt the new kid. They just wanted to play. They decide to say sorry. They crawl to the door and knock. The new kid's mom opens it. She sees Tim and Jen with their weapons. + +Tim and Jen put down their weapons and smile. They say they are sorry. They say they want to play with the new kid and his toy car. They say they will be generous and let him use their secret base. + +The new kid's mom is surprised and happy. She says they are very brave and kind. She says they can play with the new kid and his toy car. She says she will make them some cookies. + +Tim and Jen are happy. They crawl to the yard with the new kid. They introduce themselves and learn his name is Ben. They play with the toy car and the weapons. They share their secret base and their cookies. They become good friends. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play games. One day, they play a game of hide and seek. Ben is the seeker and Lily is the hider. + +"Ready or not, here I come!" Ben says. He looks for Lily in the house. He checks the bedroom, the bathroom, the kitchen, but he cannot find her. He starts to feel sad. He thinks he will lose the game. + +Lily is hiding in the closet. She is very quiet. She thinks she is intelligent. She thinks Ben will never find her. She smiles. + +But then, she hears a noise. It is their mom. She is doing a task. She is putting away the clothes. She opens the closet door. + +"Hello, Lily!" Mom says. "What are you doing here?" + +Lily is surprised. She jumps out of the closet. She sees Ben. He sees her too. He runs to her and tags her. + +"I found you! I found you!" Ben says. He is happy. He thinks he won the game. + +Lily is not happy. She thinks she lost the game. She pouts. + +"Mom, you ruined the game!" Lily says. "You were not supposed to open the closet!" + +Mom laughs. She hugs them both. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know you were hiding there. But you know what? You are both intelligent. You are both good at playing games. And you are both my sweeties. How about we have some cookies and milk?" + +Ben and Lily smile. They forget about the game. They love cookies and milk. They love their mom. They go to the kitchen with her. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They make noises like vroom and beep as they zoom around the grass. They pretend they are going on a long trip to the sea. + +"Let's stop at the fuel station," Ben says. "Our cars need more fuel to go fast." + +"Okay," Anna says. She rolls her car next to Ben's car. They pretend to fill their cars with fuel from a plastic bottle. They say thank you to the fuel man. + +"Where are we going next?" Anna asks. + +"To the big hill," Ben says. "It will be fun to roll down the hill with our cars." + +They run to the big hill with their cars. They put their cars at the top of the hill and let them go. The cars roll down the hill very fast. They make loud noises like whoosh and crash. + +"Wow, that was brilliant!" Anna says. She claps her hands. + +"Yes, it was," Ben says. He smiles. + +They pick up their cars and hug them. They are happy. They love their cars and their trip. +Anna liked to play with her toy rocket. She pretended it could fly to the stars and planets. She wanted to see the whole universe. She had many books about space, but she wanted to see it for real. + +One day, she saw a new boy in her class. His name was Leo. He had a big backpack with a sticker of a rocket on it. Anna thought he liked space too. She wanted to be his friend. + +"Hi, I'm Anna. Do you like rockets?" she asked him. + +"Yes, I do. I have a real rocket at home. My dad works at the space center. He lets me see the rocket sometimes. It's very big and shiny," Leo said. + +"Wow, that's so cool. Can I see your rocket too?" Anna asked. + +"Maybe. If you lend me your toy rocket. I want to play with it. It looks fun," Leo said. + +Anna thought for a moment. She loved her toy rocket, but she also wanted to see Leo's real rocket. She decided to lend him her toy rocket. + +"OK, you can play with my toy rocket. But you have to be careful. And you have to give it back to me tomorrow. And you have to show me your real rocket," she said. + +"Deal. Thank you, Anna. You're very nice. You can come to my house after school tomorrow. I'll show you my rocket and my books about space. We can learn more about the universe together," Leo said. + +Anna smiled. She was happy. She had a new friend who liked space as much as she did. She hoped they would have a lot of fun. She thought space was very popular. She wanted to explore the universe with Leo. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing in the living room. They saw a big pile of newspapers on the table. They were curious and wanted to look at them. + +"What are these?" Ben asked. + +"These are newspapers," Lily said. "Dad reads them every morning. He says they have stories and pictures of what happens in the world." + +"Can we read them too?" Ben wondered. + +"Sure, let's try," Lily said. They picked up a newspaper and opened it. They saw many words and letters they did not know. They also saw some weird pictures of people and animals and things. + +"Look, Ben, this is a giraffe," Lily pointed. "It has a very long neck and spots. It lives in a place called Africa." + +"Wow, that's cool," Ben said. "And look, Lily, this is a rocket. It can fly very high and go to space. It has fire and smoke behind it." + +"Wow, that's amazing," Lily said. They kept looking at the newspaper and finding new things to learn. + +Suddenly, they heard Dad coming into the room. He saw them with the newspaper and smiled. + +"Hi, kids, what are you doing?" he asked. + +"We are reading the newspaper, Dad," Ben said. + +"We are learning about the world, Dad," Lily said. + +"That's wonderful," Dad said. "I'm glad you are interested in the newspaper. It's a good way to find out new things and understand what's going on. Do you have any questions?" + +"Yes, Dad, we have many questions," Ben and Lily said. They showed Dad the pictures they liked and asked him to explain more about them. Dad was happy to explain and teach them. He also told them some stories and jokes from the newspaper. They had a lot of fun and laughter. + +The moral of the story is: Reading the newspaper can be a fun and educational activity for children and parents. It can help them learn new words, facts, and ideas, and also have a good conversation. It can also spark their curiosity and imagination about the world. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bird in the sky. It had white and black feathers and a long beak. It was a seagull. + +"Look, Ben, a seagull!" Sara said. "It can soar high and fast. I wish I could soar like that." + +"Me too," Ben said. "But we have no wings. We have arms and legs." + +They watched the seagull fly over the trees and the pond. It made a loud sound. "Caw, caw, caw!" + +"Maybe we can pretend to be seagulls," Sara said. "We can flap our arms and make sounds. We can soar in our minds." + +"OK, let's try," Ben said. They spread their arms and ran around the park. They made seagull sounds. They felt happy and free. + +They saw a tall palm tree near the swings. It had green leaves and a brown trunk. It looked like a giant fan. + +"Let's go to the palm tree," Sara said. "Maybe we can find some nuts or fruits." + +"Or maybe we can climb it," Ben said. "Then we can be closer to the sky." + +They ran to the palm tree and touched its trunk. It was rough and hard. They looked up and saw the seagull soaring above them. + +"Hello, seagull," Sara said. "We are seagulls too. We can soar with you." + +The seagull looked down and saw the two children. It tilted its head and made a sound. "Caw, caw, caw!" + +Sara and Ben smiled and flapped their arms. They felt like they were soaring with the seagull. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and sing songs. One day, they decide to put on a show for their moms and dads. They dress up in funny clothes and make a stage with a big sheet. + +"Are you ready, Mia?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, Tom. Let's go!" Mia says. + +They walk out from behind the sheet and smile. They sing a song about a blue bird that flies high in the sky. They flap their arms and hop around. They point to the ceiling and say, "Look, there is the bird!" + +Their moms and dads watch and listen. They are very happy and proud. They clap their hands and say, "Bravo! Bravo!" + +Tom and Mia hear the applause and feel good. They bow and say, "Thank you! Thank you!" + +They run back behind the sheet and hug each other. They are very happy. They did a great show. +Lily and Ben were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box that was their ship, and a map that showed them where to find treasure. They wore hats and eye patches and pretended to have swords. + +"Arrr, matey, we have to sail to the island and dig for the gold!" Ben said. + +"Arrr, aye, captain, but watch out for the sharks and the storms!" Lily said. + +They pushed the box across the grass, making noises like the wind and the waves. They reached a spot where the map had a big X. They got out of the box and started to dig with their hands. + +"Look, look, I found something!" Lily shouted. She pulled out a shiny necklace from the dirt. "It's treasure, it's treasure!" + +"Wow, let me see!" Ben said. He took the necklace and looked at it. "It's so pretty, it must be worth a lot!" + +They were very happy and proud of their find. They put the necklace in the box and looked for more treasure. + +But then they heard a voice from the house. It was their mom. + +"Lily, Ben, time to come in and settle down for a nap!" she called. + +They groaned and looked at each other. They didn't want to stop playing pirates. They wanted to keep their treasure. + +"Can we take the necklace with us?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Ben said. "But we have to hide it well, so no one can steal it from us. We are poor pirates, after all." + +They nodded and wrapped the necklace in a cloth. They put it under their pillow and ran to the house. They gave their mom a hug and went to their room. They lay down on their bed and closed their eyes. + +They dreamed of sailing the seas and finding more treasure. They were happy pirates. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They saw some big kids near the swings. The big kids had a stick and a box. They made fire with the stick and the box. Lily and Ben were curious. They went closer to see. + +"Look, they have smoke!" Lily said. "What are they doing?" + +"I don't know. Maybe they are cooking something," Ben said. + +The big kids saw Lily and Ben. They did not like them. They shouted at them. + +"Go away, you little rats! This is our fire. You can't have any!" one of the big kids said. + +He threw the box at Lily and Ben. The box was hot. It burned Lily's arm. Lily cried. Ben was angry. He picked up the ball and threw it at the big kid. The ball hit him in the face. He cried too. + +"Ow! You slapped me with the ball! That hurts!" the big kid said. + +He ran to his friends. They all ran away from the park. Lily and Ben were happy. They took the stick and the box. They put out the fire. They went to their mom. She hugged them and gave them a band-aid and a cookie. + +"Are you okay, my sweeties?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom. We are okay. We scared away the bad kids. They were playing with fire and smoke. They were mean to us. But we showed them!" Lily said. + +"You did? That was very brave of you. But fire and smoke are dangerous. You should not go near them. They can hurt you and make you sick. Do you understand?" mom said. + +"Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We won't do it again. We love you, mom," Ben said. + +"I love you too, my darlings. Now let's go home and have some milk and more cookies," mom said. + +They all smiled and walked home. They were happy. They had each other. They were a family. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Lily can hear, but Ben is deaf. He can see and talk with his hands. + +One day, they see a big tree with red apples. Lily wants to pick an apple. She says to Ben, "Look, apples! Let's get one." She points to the tree. + +Ben sees the apples and nods. He says with his hands, "Yes, they look yummy. How can we get one?" He looks around for a stick or a ladder. + +Lily sees a bench near the tree. She has an idea. She says to Ben, "I know. We can use the bench. Come, I'll show you." She runs to the bench and drags it to the tree. + +Ben follows her and helps her. They put the bench under the tree. Lily climbs on the bench and reaches for an apple. She picks one and gives it to Ben. He smiles and says with his hands, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." He takes a bite of the apple. + +Lily picks another apple for herself. She says to Ben, "You're welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too." She takes a bite of her apple. They both enjoy the sweet and juicy apples. They are happy. +Tom and Anna like to play games. They have a watch that can pause time. When they press a button, everything stops moving. They can run around and do funny things. Then they press the button again and everything moves again. + +One day, they play a game of tag. Tom is it and he tries to catch Anna. Anna is fast and she runs away. Tom gets close to her and presses the button. He pauses time and runs to Anna. He touches her and says "Tag! You're it!" Then he presses the button again and time moves again. + +Anna is surprised and angry. She says "That's not fair! You cheated!" Tom says "No, I didn't. I used the watch. It's part of the game." Anna says "No, it's not. You have to catch me without the watch. That's the rule." Tom says "No, it's not. There is no rule. The watch is fun." + +They start to argue. They are both competitive and they want to win. They forget to have fun. They forget to be nice. They forget to share the watch. + +Then they hear a voice. It is their mom. She says "What are you two doing? Why are you yelling? Come inside. It's time for lunch." Tom and Anna look at each other. They feel bad. They say "Sorry" to each other. They hug and make up. They give the watch to their mom. They say "We don't need the watch. We can play without it." They go inside and have lunch. They are happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing at the beach. They liked to make sand castles and look for shells. They saw a big boat in the water. It was very loud and smoky. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is a boat. It takes people to see whales. Whales are big fish that live in the water. They can jump and splash and roar," Tom said. + +"I want to see a whale. Can we go on the boat?" Lily said. + +"No, we can't. The boat is too far and too fast. We have to stay here with mom and dad. They will be angry if we leave," Tom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She was very curious and foolish. She ran to the water and waved at the boat. She hoped the boat would stop and take her to see the whales. + +Tom saw Lily running away. He was scared and worried. He ran after her and shouted. + +"Lily, stop! Come back! The water is deep and cold. The boat is dangerous. You will get lost and hurt!" + +But Lily did not hear him. She was too busy looking at the boat. She did not see the big wave that came behind her. It was very strong and high. It pushed her into the water and made her wet and cold. + +Lily cried and screamed. She was afraid and sorry. She wished she had listened to Tom. She wished she was back on the beach. + +Tom reached the water and saw Lily in trouble. He was brave and smart. He grabbed a big stick and threw it to Lily. He told her to hold on and swim to him. + +"Lily, hold on to the stick! Swim to me! I will help you!" + +Lily saw the stick and grabbed it. She was glad and thankful. She swam to Tom and hugged him. He hugged her back and helped her out of the water. + +They ran back to the beach and found mom and dad. They were angry and worried. They scolded Lily and hugged Tom. They told them to never go near the water without them. They told them to be careful and obedient. + +Lily was ashamed and sorry. She said sorry to mom and dad and Tom. She learned her lesson. She never ran away again. She never tried to see the whales again. She was happy to play with Tom and the sand castles and the shells. + +The end. + +Moral: Curiosity is good, but foolishness is bad. Listen to your elders and be safe. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pond near their house. They wanted to see what was in the pond, so they put on their boots and hats and marched to the pond. + +"Look, Lily, there are ducks and frogs and fish in the pond!" Ben said, pointing at the water. + +"Wow, they are so pretty and funny!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "Can we feed them?" + +Ben nodded and took out some bread from his pocket. He tore off a piece and threw it to the ducks. The ducks quacked and ate the bread. Lily did the same and smiled. + +But then, they heard a loud splash and a growl from the other side of the pond. They saw a big, dark shape in the water. It had a long tail, sharp teeth and yellow eyes. It was a crocodile! + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted, grabbing his sister's hand. "It's a bad, scary crocodile!" + +They ran away from the pond as fast as they could. The crocodile chased them, snapping its jaws. It was very angry and hungry. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Ben cried, hoping someone would hear them. + +Luckily, their dad was nearby. He heard their screams and ran to them. He saw the crocodile and picked up a big stick. He waved the stick at the crocodile and shouted, "Go away, you nasty beast! Leave my kids alone!" + +The crocodile was afraid of the stick and the dad. It turned around and swam back to the pond. It hid under the water and did not come out again. + +Lily and Ben hugged their dad and thanked him. They were safe and happy. + +"Dad, you are so brave and strong!" Ben said. + +"Dad, you are so kind and smart!" Lily said. + +Their dad smiled and kissed them. He said, "You are very brave and smart too, my loves. But next time, be careful around the pond. It is a mysterious place and you never know what might be there." +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play and have fun. They plan to go to a dance at school. They are very happy. + +They put on their clean clothes and shoes. They brush their hair and teeth. They look nice. They say bye to their moms and dads. They walk to school together. + +At school, they see many kids. They hear music and see lights. They want to dance and laugh. They go to the dance floor. + +But then, something bad happens. A big boy pushes Ben. He falls down and hurts his knee. He cries. Sara runs to help him. She is angry and sad. + +The big boy laughs. He says mean words. He says Sara and Ben are silly and ugly. He says they cannot dance. He says they should go home. He makes fun of them. + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They do not want to dance anymore. They do not want to stay at school. They want to go home. They pick up their things and leave. They hug each other and say sorry. They walk home together. They are not happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Anna has a big red ball. Ben has a small blue car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Anna wants to borrow Ben's car. She asks him, "Can I borrow your car, please?" Ben says, "Yes, you can borrow my car, but be careful. It is my favorite car." Anna says, "Thank you, Ben. I will be careful." + +Anna takes the car and runs to the slide. She puts the car on the slide and pushes it down. The car goes fast and flies in the air. Anna laughs and claps her hands. She thinks it is funny. + +But then, the car lands on the grass and breaks. One wheel falls off. The car does not work anymore. Anna feels sad and scared. She says, "Oh no, I broke Ben's car. He will be mad at me." + +She picks up the car and the wheel and runs back to Ben. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I broke your car. I was playing with it on the slide and it had a fall. I did not mean to break it. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben looks at his car and the wheel. He feels sad and angry. He says, "You broke my car. It was my favorite car. You did not be careful. You did not borrow it. You ruined it." + +Anna starts to cry. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry. I'm sorry." + +Ben sees Anna crying. He feels sorry for her. He remembers that she is his friend. He says, "It's okay, Anna. Don't cry. I forgive you. You are my friend. Maybe we can fix the car together. Or we can play with something else. Like my ball. Do you want to borrow my ball?" + +Anna stops crying. She smiles and hugs Ben. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are my friend. I want to borrow your ball. And I will be careful. I promise." + +They take the ball and go to the swing. They throw the ball and catch it. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia saw a caterpillar on a leaf. She wanted to touch it, but she was afraid it might bite her. She asked her mom, "Can I touch the caterpillar, mom?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can, but be gentle. Caterpillars are very small and soft. They don't bite, but they might tickle your fingers." + +Mia nodded and reached out her hand. She managed to touch the caterpillar very lightly. It felt fuzzy and wiggly. She giggled and said, "It's so cute, mom. Can I keep it as a pet?" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, honey, you can't. Caterpillars need to eat leaves and grow bigger. They also need to make a cocoon and turn into a butterfly. If you keep it, it won't be happy or healthy." + +Mia frowned and said, "But I want to play with it, mom. It's my friend." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, sweetie, but sometimes we have to let go of our friends and let them be free. How about we make a picture of the caterpillar and hang it on your wall? Then you can always remember it and see how beautiful it will become." + +Mia thought for a moment and then smiled. She said, "Okay, mom, that sounds good. Can we use green and yellow crayons? Those are the caterpillar's colors." + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, we can. Let's go inside and get some paper and crayons. But first, let's say goodbye to the caterpillar and put it back on the leaf." + +Mia waved to the caterpillar and said, "Bye, caterpillar. Thank you for letting me touch you. I hope you have a nice day and become a pretty butterfly." + +The caterpillar wiggled its head and seemed to say, "Bye, Mia. Thank you for being gentle and kind. I hope you have a nice day and make a clean picture." +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He liked to play on the swings and the slide, but he also liked to look for bugs and animals. He saw a lizard on a rock and ran to catch it. He wanted to make it his pet. + +"Mom, look what I found!" he shouted, holding the lizard in his hand. "Can I keep it?" + +His mom came closer and looked at the lizard. She saw that it had a long tail, a green body, and black spots. She also saw that it was not happy. It was trying to wriggle out of Tom's grip. + +"Tom, that lizard is not a toy. It is a living thing. It needs to be free and find its own food and water. It does not want to live in a cage or a box. It is not a good pet for you," she said. + +"But mom, it is so cool! It is powerful and fast and can climb on rocks. It can be my friend. I will be nice to it and feed it and play with it. Please, mom, please!" Tom begged. + +"Tom, I know you like the lizard, but you have to trust me. It is not happy with you. It is scared and stressed. It might bite you or get sick or run away. It is better for the lizard and for you to let it go. There are other animals that you can play with or watch, like birds or squirrels or dogs. Why don't we go and see them?" his mom suggested. + +Tom looked at the lizard in his hand. He saw that it was not looking at him, but at the rock. He felt a little sad, but he also felt sorry for the lizard. He wanted it to be happy and free. He nodded and opened his hand. The lizard quickly ran to the rock and hid under it. Tom waved goodbye to it and smiled. + +"Bye, lizard. Have a good day. Maybe I will see you again," he said. + +He took his mom's hand and walked to the other side of the park. He saw a dog playing with a ball and a bird singing on a tree. He felt happy and curious. He decided to trust his mom and learn more about the animals in the park. He knew that they were all powerful and wonderful in their own way. +Sara and Ben like to pretend. They pretend to be animals at the zoo. Sara is a large lion and Ben is a small monkey. They roar and jump and play in the backyard. + +One day, they see a new animal in the yard. It is a brown dog with a long tail. It barks and runs to them. Sara and Ben are scared. They think it is a wild animal that wants to eat them. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. "There is a wild animal in the zoo!" + +Mom hears them and comes outside. She sees the dog and smiles. She knows the dog. It is her friend's dog. She is taking care of it for a few days. + +"Don't be afraid, Sara and Ben," she says. "This is not a wild animal. This is Max. He is a friendly dog. He wants to play with you. Do you want to pet him?" + +Sara and Ben look at Mom and then at Max. They see that he is wagging his tail and licking his lips. He does not look mean. He looks nice. + +"OK, Mom," they say. "We will pet him. But can we still pretend to be animals?" + +"Of course, you can," Mom says. "But maybe you can pretend to be different animals. How about a giraffe and a zebra?" + +Sara and Ben like that idea. They pet Max and then stand up. They pretend to be a giraffe and a zebra. They stretch their necks and make stripes with their fingers. They run and chase Max around the yard. They have fun. They like to pretend. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, the sun went away. The sky became dark and gray. It started to rain. Sara and Tom felt sad. + +"Let's go home," Sara said. "We can play inside." + +"No," Tom said. "I want to stay here. I like the rain." + +"But you will get wet and cold," Sara said. "And mom will be angry." + +"I don't care," Tom said. He refused to go home. He ran away from Sara. + +Sara did not know what to do. She saw a kind lady walking by. The lady had an umbrella. + +"Hello, little girl," the lady said. "Are you lost?" + +"No, ma'am," Sara said. "But my friend is. He won't come home with me. He likes the rain." + +"That's not very smart," the lady said. "The rain can make you sick. Where does he live?" + +Sara pointed to Tom's house. It was not far from the park. + +"Come with me," the lady said. "I will help you find him. And I will share my umbrella with you." + +Sara smiled. She was glad the lady was kind. She took her hand and walked with her. She hoped Tom would listen to them and come home. She did not want him to be sick. She wanted him to be happy. +Lily liked to open things. She opened boxes, jars, books, and doors. She wanted to see what was inside. Sometimes she found toys, candy, pictures, or keys. Sometimes she found nothing. But she always had fun. + +One day, she saw a big yellow bag on the table. It was Mommy's bag. Lily wanted to open it. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bag. She opened the zipper and looked inside. She saw a shiny necklace, a red lipstick, a soft scarf, and a card. She wanted to touch them. + +She took out the necklace and put it around her neck. She felt pretty. She took out the lipstick and rubbed it on her lips. She felt grown-up. She took out the scarf and wrapped it around her head. She felt cozy. She took out the card and opened it. She saw a heart and some words. She could not read them. + +She heard Mommy coming. She felt guilty. She knew she should not open Mommy's bag. She tried to put everything back. But she was too slow. Mommy saw her with the necklace, the lipstick, the scarf, and the card. Mommy looked angry. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" Mommy asked. "Did you open my bag?" + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry. She gave Mommy the necklace, the lipstick, the scarf, and the card. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I wanted to see. I like to open things." + +Mommy sighed. She hugged Lily. She said, "I know you like to open things, Lily. But you should not open my bag. It is not yours. It is a gift from Daddy. He gave it to me for our anniversary. Do you know what that is?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not know what that was. + +Mommy explained. "It is a special day when we celebrate our love. Daddy and I love each other very much. And we love you very much, too. That is why we give each other gifts. But they are not for you. They are for us. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She understood. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I love you. And I love Daddy. Can I give you a gift, too?" + +Mommy smiled. She said, "Of course, Lily. You can give me a gift. You know what the best gift is?" + +Lily thought. She said, "A hug?" + +Mommy nodded. She said, "Yes, a hug. And a kiss. And a promise. A promise to not open my bag again. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded. She hugged Mommy. She kissed Mommy. She said, "I promise, Mommy. I will not open your bag again. I will only open my own things. And I will share them with you. And with Daddy. And with Teddy. He likes to open things, too." + +Mommy laughed. She said, "Yes, he does. He is a good friend. And you are a good girl, Lily. I forgive you. Now, let's go and find Daddy. And show him our gifts. And tell him we love him. And have a happy anniversary." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the grass. Sometimes they pretended they were racing or chasing each other. + +One day, they saw a big, attractive cat sitting on a bench. It had long, fluffy fur and bright, green eyes. Lily and Ben wanted to pet the cat, so they left their cars on the grass and walked towards the bench. + +"Hello, cat," Lily said softly. "You are very pretty. Can we touch you?" + +The cat looked at them and blinked. It did not seem to mind their approach. Lily and Ben reached out their hands and gently stroked the cat's fur. The cat purred and rubbed its head against them. + +Suddenly, a loud noise startled them. It was a dog barking from across the park. The dog saw the cat and ran towards it, wagging its tail. The cat did not like the dog. It hissed and arched its back, then jumped off the bench and ran away. + +"Come back, cat!" Lily and Ben cried. They tried to follow the cat, but it was too fast. It disappeared behind some trees. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They liked the cat and wanted to play with it more. They went back to the grass, but their cars were gone. Someone had taken them while they were gone. + +Lily and Ben were very upset. They had lost their cat and their cars. They sat on the bench and cried. + +A kind lady saw them and felt sorry for them. She had a bag of cookies with her. She walked over to them and offered them some cookies. + +"Hello, children," she said. "Why are you crying?" + +Lily and Ben told her what had happened. They told her about the attractive cat and the noisy dog and the missing cars. + +The lady nodded and smiled. She said, "I'm sorry you had a bad day. But don't worry, maybe you will see the cat again. And maybe someone will find your cars and bring them back. Here, have some cookies. They will make you feel better." + +Lily and Ben thanked the lady and took some cookies. They ate them and felt a little better. They hoped the lady was right. They hoped they would see the cat again. And they hoped they would get their cars back. They decided to play something else until their mom came to pick them up. They did not want to scatter their toys again. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to bake with Mom. They wanted to make a cake for Dad's birthday. Mom gave them a big bowl, some eggs, some flour, some butter, and some sugar. She told them to mix everything well. + +Lily cracked the eggs and poured them in the bowl. Tom measured the flour and butter and added them too. Then they took turns to stir the batter with a wooden spoon. It was hard work and the bowl was heavy. + +"Can I put the sugar now?" Tom asked. + +"Not yet," Mom said. "We need to improve the batter first. It is too thick and lumpy. We need to add some milk and beat it until it is smooth and fluffy." + +Lily and Tom nodded and followed Mom's instructions. They poured some milk and used a whisk to beat the batter. They saw the batter change from thick and lumpy to smooth and fluffy. They were happy. + +"Now we can put the sugar," Mom said. "But not too much. Just a little bit to make it sweet." + +Lily and Tom sprinkled some sugar on top of the batter. They tasted it and smiled. It was sweet and yummy. + +"Good job, kids," Mom said. "Now we can bake the cake in the oven. I'm sure Dad will love it." + +Lily and Tom hugged Mom and helped her put the cake in the oven. They waited for it to bake and smelled the delicious aroma. They were proud of their cake and excited to surprise Dad. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir the soup with a teaspoon and twist the lid on the jam jar. She liked to wear her pink apron and pretend she was a chef. + +One day, her mom had to go to the store and left Lily alone for a little while. She told Lily not to touch anything and to wait for her to come back. Lily said okay, but she was bored. She saw a big bottle of red juice on the counter. She thought it looked yummy and wanted to try some. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the bottle. She tried to twist the lid, but it was too tight. She used both hands and pulled hard. The lid came off, but the bottle slipped from her fingers. It fell on the floor and broke. The red juice spilled everywhere. It looked like blood. + +Lily was scared and started to cry. She wanted her mom to come back and make it better. She heard a loud noise outside. She ran to the window and saw a big truck. It was her mom's truck. It had crashed into a tree. Her mom was not moving. + +Lily screamed and ran to the door. She wanted to help her mom, but she could not open the door. It was locked. She had no key. She was trapped inside with the red juice and the broken glass. She wished she had listened to her mom and not touched anything. She wished she had never seen the red juice. She wished she had never twisted the lid. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play with rocks. They would find rocks of different shapes and colors and throw them at cans and bottles. One day, they saw a big pile of rocks near a house. They thought it would be fun to scatter the rocks all over the street. + +"Look at all these rocks!" Tim said. "Let's throw them everywhere!" + +"OK!" Sam agreed. "But be careful, the street is wet from the rain. We don't want to slip and fall." + +They started to scatter the rocks, making loud noises and laughing. They did not see the cop who was walking by. The cop heard the noises and saw the rocks. He was not happy. + +"Hey, you two!" the cop shouted. "Stop that right now! You are making a mess and a danger for the cars and people. Come here!" + +Tim and Sam were scared. They dropped the rocks and ran away. But the street was wet and slippery. They both fell down and hurt themselves. The cop caught up with them and helped them stand up. + +"Why did you do that?" the cop asked. "Those rocks belong to the house. They are for the garden. You should not scatter things that are not yours." + +Tim and Sam felt sorry. They did not know the rocks were for the garden. They thought they were just playing. + +"We are sorry, sir," Tim said. "We did not mean to be bad. We just wanted to have fun." + +"Fun is good, but not when it hurts others or yourself," the cop said. "You should respect other people's things and be careful on the wet street. Next time, find a better place to play with rocks, like a park or a sandbox. And always ask before you take something that is not yours." + +Tim and Sam nodded. They learned their lesson. They apologized to the cop and to the house owner. They helped to pick up the rocks and put them back in the pile. They thanked the cop for his advice and went home. They decided to play with something else the next day. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they find a big box in the yard. It is heavy and has a picture of a robot on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. "Let's open it and see what's inside." + +"OK, but I want to play with the robot first," Sam says. He tries to lift the box, but it is too heavy for him. He grunts and pulls, but the box does not move. + +"Here, let me help you," Tom says. He grabs the other side of the box and lifts it with Sam. Together, they carry the box to the porch. + +They open the box and see a shiny metal robot. It has two arms, two legs, a head, and a chest. It has buttons and lights and sounds. + +"Wow, this is the best toy ever!" Tom says. He admires the robot and touches its arm. It feels cold and hard. + +"Can I play with it now?" Sam asks. He reaches for the robot, but Tom does not let go. + +"No, I saw it first. It's mine," Tom says. He holds the robot tight and pushes Sam away. + +"That's not fair. We found it together. It's ours," Sam says. He pushes Tom back and tries to grab the robot. + +They start to fight over the robot. They pull and tug and shout. The robot makes loud noises and flashes its lights. + +"Stop it, stop it!" a voice says. It is Mom. She comes out of the house and sees the boys fighting. She is angry and sad. + +"What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a toy?" she asks. She takes the robot from them and puts it back in the box. + +"But Mom, we want to play with it," Tom and Sam say. + +"Well, you can't play with it if you can't share it. This robot is not yours. It belongs to Mr. Lee, our neighbor. He asked me to keep it for him while he is away. He is a scientist and he made this robot. It is very special and expensive. You should not touch it without his permission," Mom says. + +Tom and Sam feel ashamed and sorry. They did not know that the robot was not a toy. They did not know that it was Mr. Lee's robot. They did not know that they were wrong. + +"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Mr. Lee," they say. + +Mom hugs them and says, "It's OK. I know you were curious and excited. But you have to be careful and respectful of other people's things. And you have to be kind and generous to your friends. Fighting is not good. Sharing is good. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We understand." + +Mom smiles and says, "Good. Now, why don't you go and play with your own toys? I'm sure you have plenty of fun things to do." + +Tom and Sam agree and say, "OK, Mom. Thank you." + +They go and play with their blocks and cars. They do not fight anymore. They share and take turns. They are happy and friendly. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing near the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. They saw a big green thing on the other side of the river. It looked like a log, but it had eyes and teeth. + +"Look, a crocodile!" Tom said. + +"Wow, it's so big and scary!" Lily said. + +They wanted to see it better, so they moved closer to the water. The crocodile saw them and opened its mouth. It made a loud noise. + +"Roar!" the crocodile said. + +Tom and Lily were afraid. They ran away from the river. They did not want to be eaten by the crocodile. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. + +Mom and Dad heard them and came running. They saw the crocodile and hugged Tom and Lily. + +"Are you okay?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we are okay, but the crocodile was very mean!" Tom said. + +"Why did you go near the river? You know it's not safe!" Dad said. + +"We wanted to see the crocodile, but it was not normal. It was angry and hungry!" Lily said. + +Mom and Dad explained to Tom and Lily that crocodiles are wild animals and they do not care about people. They only care about food. They told them to never go near the river again without them. + +Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They said sorry to Mom and Dad and promised to be careful. They still liked to play, but they stayed away from the crocodile. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Ben were bored at home. They wanted to go to the store and buy some yummy candy. But Mom said no. She said they had to stay inside and play with their toys. + +"But Mom, we want candy!" Lily whined. + +"Me too!" Ben echoed. + +"No, candy is not good for you. You can have some fruit later. Now go and play nicely," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben were not happy. They did not like fruit. They liked candy. They looked at each other and had an idea. They waited until Mom was busy in the kitchen. Then they sneaked out of the door and ran to the store. + +The store was not far from their home. They saw many colorful and shiny things on the shelves. They saw the candy aisle and their eyes lit up. They grabbed as many candy bars and lollipops as they could. They did not care about the price or the cashier. They just wanted to eat the yummy candy. + +They ran out of the store with their pockets and mouths full of candy. They did not see the big truck that was speeding on the road. They did not hear the horn or the brakes. They did not feel the pain or the fear. They only tasted the sweet and sour candy. + +The truck hit them hard and they flew in the air. They dropped their candy and their lives. The driver got out of the truck and screamed. The people on the street gasped and cried. The candy lay on the ground, melting and mixing with blood. + +Mom heard the sirens and the commotion. She ran out of the door and saw the horrible scene. She saw her children lying on the road, broken and lifeless. She saw the candy that they had stolen and eaten. She felt a surge of anger and grief. She wished she had never said no to them. She wished she had given them some fruit instead. She wished she had hugged them and told them she loved them. She wished they were still alive. +Lily likes to step on the grass. She likes how it feels under her feet. She likes to see the bugs and the flowers. She likes to hear the birds and the wind. + +One day, she sees a big ant. It is black and shiny. It has six legs and two feelers. Lily wants to touch it. She bends down and puts out her hand. + +But the ant does not want to be touched. It is scared of Lily. It thinks she is a giant. It bites Lily's finger. It hurts a lot. Lily cries out loud. + +Mom hears Lily cry. She runs to her. She sees the ant bite. She picks up Lily and hugs her. She says, "It's okay, my love. It's just a little bite. It will get better soon." + +She takes Lily inside. She washes the bite with water. She puts a band-aid on it. She gives Lily a kiss and a cookie. She says, "You are very brave, Lily. But you have to be careful with ants. They are important for the earth, but they can bite. Next time, just look at them with your eyes, not with your hand or your mouth." + +Lily nods. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't touch ants again. I will just step on the grass and look at the flowers." She smiles and hugs Mom. She feels better. She learns something new. +Lily liked to play with her robot. It was her original toy, the one she got when she was a baby. She liked to make it talk and dance and beep. She did not like to share it with anyone. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her robot. She saw a boy who had a new robot. It was shiny and big and had lights and sounds. Lily wanted to play with it. She ran to the boy and tried to grab his robot. + +"Hey, stop!" the boy said. "This is my robot. You can't take it!" + +"But I want to play with it!" Lily said. "It is better than mine!" + +"That is not nice!" the boy said. "You have your own robot. You should be happy with it. How would you like it if I grabbed your robot?" + +Lily looked at her robot. It was not shiny or big or had lights and sounds. But it was her original toy, the one she loved. She felt sorry for trying to grab the boy's robot. + +"I'm sorry," she said. "You are right. I should not grab your robot. Can we be friends and play together?" + +The boy smiled. "Sure," he said. "We can be friends and play together. You can try my robot and I can try yours. Maybe we can learn something new from each other." + +Lily and the boy played with their robots. They had fun and shared. They learned that their robots were different but special. They also learned that it is not good to grab things from others, but to ask nicely and respect their choices. They became good friends and enjoyed their original toys. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the field near their house. The field has many rocks. Some rocks are big, some rocks are small. Some rocks are brown, some rocks are gray. + +"Look, Tom, I found a blue rock!" Lily says. She holds a shiny rock in her hand. It is blue like the sky. + +"Wow, Lily, that is a pretty rock!" Tom says. He wants to see the blue rock. He goes to Lily and reaches for the rock. + +But Lily does not want to share. She pulls the rock away from Tom. She says, "No, Tom, this is my rock! I found it first!" + +Tom feels sad and angry. He says, "That is not nice, Lily! You should share with your friend! Sharing is good!" + +Lily does not listen. She hugs the rock and runs away. She says, "No, no, no! This is my rock! Go find your own rock!" + +Tom chases Lily. He tries to get the rock. They run and run in the field. They do not see the big hole in the ground. They fall into the hole. They drop the rock. + +The rock rolls out of the hole. It stops near a big tree. A bird sees the rock. The bird likes shiny things. The bird picks up the rock with its beak. It flies away with the rock. + +Lily and Tom are in the hole. They are scared and hurt. They cry for help. They wish they had shared the rock. They wish they had been nice to each other. They wish they had the blue rock. But the blue rock is gone. +Lily liked to imagine things. She imagined she was a princess, a pirate, a fairy, or a doctor. She imagined she had a big castle, a ship, a wand, or a stethoscope. She imagined she had many friends, animals, toys, or books. + +One day, Lily imagined she had a pink unicorn. She imagined it was soft, shiny, and friendly. She imagined it could fly, talk, and do magic. She imagined she rode on its back, flew in the sky, and had fun adventures. + +But when Lily opened her eyes, she saw a shock. There was a real pink unicorn in her room! It was not soft, shiny, or friendly. It was big, hairy, and angry. It could not fly, talk, or do magic. It could only snort, kick, and bite. + +Lily screamed and ran out of her room. She ran to her mom and dad and told them what she saw. They did not believe her. They thought she was joking or dreaming. They told her to go back to her room and calm down. + +Lily did not want to go back to her room. She was scared of the pink unicorn. She wished she never imagined it. She wished it would go away. She wished she imagined something else. Something nice, like a puppy, a doll, or a cake. +Tom and Sam were two birds who lived in a big tree. They liked to fly and sing and play with their friends. But one day, a big storm came and the wind was very strong. It made the tree shake and the leaves fall. + +Tom and Sam were scared. They tried to hold on to their branch, but it was hard. The branch was old and weak. It started to crack and break. + +"Help!" Tom cried. "Our branch is going to fall!" + +Sam looked around. He saw another branch nearby. It was new and strong. It did not shake or crack. + +"Quick, Tom!" Sam said. "Let's go to that branch! It is safe!" + +But Tom did not want to go. He liked his branch. He had made a nest there. He had many memories there. + +"No, Sam!" Tom said. "I don't want to leave our branch! Maybe the storm will stop soon. Maybe our branch will not fall." + +Sam tried to convince Tom. He told him that the storm was very bad. He told him that their branch was very dangerous. He told him that they could make a new nest on the new branch. He told him that they could still be friends. + +But Tom did not listen. He was stubborn. He did not want to change. He did not want to try something new. + +"Fine, Tom!" Sam said. "But I am going to the new branch. I don't want to get hurt. I don't want to worry. Goodbye, Tom!" + +Sam flew to the new branch. He was sad to leave Tom, but he was also relieved. He felt safe and warm on the new branch. + +Tom stayed on his branch. He was angry at Sam, but he was also lonely. He felt scared and cold on his branch. + +The storm did not stop. The wind got stronger. The branch got weaker. It snapped and fell. + +Tom screamed. He tried to fly, but it was too late. He fell with the branch. He hit the ground. He was hurt. He was sorry. + +He wished he had listened to Sam. He wished he had gone to the new branch. He wished he had not been stubborn. He wished he had not worried. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes, change is good. Sometimes, we have to let go of the old and try the new. Sometimes, we have to listen to our friends. Sometimes, we have to worry less and trust more. +Lila was a little girl who loved birds. She liked to watch them fly in the sky and sing in the trees. She wished she could fly with them and see the distant places they went to. + +One day, she found a big feather on the ground. It was soft and shiny and had many colors. She picked it up and held it in her hand. She felt a strange urge to run and jump and flap her arms. She thought maybe the feather had magic and could make her fly. + +She ran to the hill near her house and climbed to the top. She looked at the sky and saw a flock of birds flying by. She waved the feather and shouted, "Hello, birds! Can I fly with you?" + +The birds heard her and looked down. They saw the little girl with the feather and were curious. They flew closer and circled around her. They chirped and whistled and asked her, "Who are you? What are you doing with that feather?" + +Lila smiled and said, "I'm Lila. I love birds. I found this feather and I want to fly with you. Can you teach me how?" + +The birds were surprised and amused. They liked Lila and her feather. They decided to play with her and show her some tricks. They flew up and down, left and right, fast and slow. They taught her how to make sounds and shapes with the feather. They told her stories about the distant places they had seen. + +Lila had a lot of fun with the birds. She felt like she was flying with them. She thanked them for being her friends and sharing their feather. She said, "Maybe one day I can really fly with you. But for now, I have to go home. My mom and dad are waiting for me." + +The birds nodded and said goodbye. They gave her a hug and a kiss and flew away. Lila watched them go and waved the feather. She felt happy and proud. She ran down the hill and back to her house. She showed her mom and dad the feather and told them about her adventure. They listened and smiled and hugged her. They said, "We're glad you had fun, Lila. You have a big imagination and a brave heart. You can do anything you want, even fly." +Lila loved to design. She liked to draw and cut and glue things. She made dresses and hats and bags for her dolls. She also made crowns and swords and capes for her teddy bears. She pretended they were princes and princesses. + +One day, she found a big box in the garage. It was full of old clothes and fabrics. She was very happy. She wanted to make something new and special. She asked her mom if she could use the box. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and clean up afterwards. + +Lila took the box to her room. She looked at all the different colors and patterns. She had an idea. She decided to design a fair dress for herself. She wanted to look like a princess. She picked a pink dress and a white lace. She cut and glued them together. She added some sparkles and ribbons. She also made a fair crown with some beads and flowers. + +She put on her dress and crown. She looked in the mirror. She smiled. She felt like a princess. She went to show her mom. Her mom was in the kitchen. She saw Lila and gasped. + +"Oh, Lila, you look so fair and beautiful!" her mom said. "Did you design this dress by yourself?" + +"Yes, mom, I did!" Lila said proudly. "Do you like it?" + +"I love it, Lila. You are very talented and creative. You are my little princess." her mom said. She hugged and kissed Lila. + +Lila was very happy. She thanked her mom. She asked her mom if she could play outside. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and not get dirty. Lila agreed. She ran outside. She saw her friend Ben. He was riding his bike. He saw Lila and stopped. + +"Hi, Lila. What are you wearing?" he asked. + +"Hi, Ben. I'm wearing a fair dress and a crown. I designed them myself. I'm a princess." Lila said. + +"Wow, Lila, you look very fair and pretty. Can I be your prince?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. You can be my prince. Do you have a sword and a cape?" Lila asked. + +"No, I don't. But I have a bike and a helmet." Ben said. + +"That's okay. You can use them. Let's go and have an adventure." Lila said. + +"Okay, Lila. Let's go and have an adventure." Ben said. + +They rode their bike and helmet. They pretended they were a prince and a princess. They had a lot of fun. They were very happy. They were the best friends. +Ben and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Ben was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran behind a big tree and waited for Ben to find her. She was very quiet and still. + +Ben looked around the park and searched for Lily. He could not see her anywhere. He checked behind the swings, under the slide, and in the sandbox. He started to feel sad and worried. Where was Lily? + +He called out, "Lily, where are you? I can't find you. Please come out. I want to play with you." + +Lily heard Ben's voice and felt sorry for him. She did not want to make him sad and worried. She wanted to play with him too. She came out from behind the tree and waved at him. + +"Here I am, Ben. I'm sorry I hid too well. I was just trying to win the game. Are you mad at me?" + +Ben saw Lily and ran to her. He hugged her and smiled. He was not mad at her. He was happy to see her. + +"No, I'm not mad at you, Lily. I'm glad you're fine. You're a very good hider. But next time, don't hide too long. I don't like to search for you forever. I like to play with you more." + +Lily nodded and hugged him back. She understood. She said, "OK, Ben. I won't hide too long. You're a very good seeker. But next time, don't give up. You can find me if you search hard. I like to play with you more too." + +Ben and Lily laughed and agreed. They were good friends. They liked to play hide and seek, but they liked the truth more. The truth was that they cared for each other and had fun together. That was fine. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a big dog with a funny hat. The dog is very friendly and wants to play with them. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks and wags his tail. He does not answer Lily's question. + +"Maybe he does not speak our words," Ben says. "Maybe he speaks dog words." + +Lily and Ben try to speak dog words. They bark and howl and make funny noises. The dog likes their noises and joins them. He barks and howls and makes funny noises too. + +They laugh and laugh. They have fun with the dog. + +But then, a man comes and calls the dog. The man is the dog's owner. He is not happy to see Lily and Ben. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my dog?" the man says. "He is not a toy. He is a guard dog. He is supposed to scare people, not play with them." + +The man takes the dog's hat and puts it on his own head. He looks very silly, but he does not know it. + +Lily and Ben feel uncomfortable. They do not like the man. They do not like his words. They do not like his hat. + +They say goodbye to the dog and run away. They do not want to play with him anymore. + +They find another place to play. They do not need a dog. They have each other. They are still friends. +Tim and Mia like to play with flags. They have many flags of different colors and shapes. They like to wave them and pretend they are in a parade. + +One day, they go to the park with their flags. They see a big hill and decide to climb it. They want to put their flags on top of the hill and yell "Hooray!" + +But when they get to the top, they see another boy with a flag. His flag is black and white and has a skull on it. He looks mean and angry. + +"Hey, this is my hill!" the boy says. "Go away or I will make you go away!" + +Tim and Mia are scared. They don't want to fight with the boy. They just want to play with their flags. + +"Please, can we share the hill?" Mia asks. "We have many flags and we can show you." + +The boy laughs. He thinks Tim and Mia are crazy. He doesn't like their flags. He likes his flag better. + +"No, you can't share the hill!" he says. "This is my flag and this is my hill! If you don't go away, I will yell and make a lot of noise!" + +Tim and Mia don't know what to do. They don't want to make the boy yell. They don't want to make a lot of noise. They don't want to be crazy. + +They look at each other and nod. They pick up their flags and run down the hill. They find another place to play with their flags. They wave them and pretend they are in a parade. + +They are happy and they don't yell. They are not crazy. They are nice. +Tom and Mia are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They are very happy with their snowman. + +"Let's go find a log for his arms!" Mia says. She runs to the woods with Tom. They look for a log that is not too big and not too small. They see many logs, but they are all too heavy or too wet or too dirty. + +"Where is a good log?" Tom asks. He is impatient. He wants to finish the snowman. + +"Look, there is one!" Mia points to a log that is lying on the ground. It is brown and dry and just right. "Let's take it!" + +They run to the log and try to lift it. But the log does not move. It is stuck to the ground. It is frozen. + +"Oh no!" Mia says. "The log is frozen! How can we get it?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He takes off his hat and scarf and puts them on the log. He blows on the log with his warm breath. + +"Maybe this will help," he says. "Maybe the log will get warm and not freeze." + +They wait for a while. They hope the log will thaw. They are cold and hungry. They want to go back to their snowman. + +"Is it working?" Mia asks. + +Tom tries to lift the log again. He pulls and pulls. The log moves a little bit. He pulls harder. The log comes loose. He smiles. + +"It worked!" he says. "We did it!" + +They carry the log to their snowman. They stick it on his sides for his arms. They are very proud of their snowman. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" they say. "You are the best snowman ever!" + +They hug their snowman and each other. They are happy and warm. They go home for hot chocolate. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big white tent with many people inside. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +They sneaked under the tent and saw a woman in a white dress with a veil on her face. She was lying on a table with flowers around her. She looked very still and quiet. + +"Who is she?" Anna whispered to Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe she is sleeping," Ben whispered back. + +They heard a man talking to the people. He said the woman was his wife and she was dead. He said he loved her very much and he was very sad. + +"What does dead mean?" Anna asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe it means she is not awake anymore," Ben said. + +They felt scared and sad. They wanted to go back to their mom and dad. + +They crawled out of the tent and ran to their parents. They hugged them and told them what they saw. + +Their parents explained to them that dead means someone is not alive anymore. They said the woman was sick and she could not get better. They said the people in the tent were her family and friends and they were saying goodbye to her. + +They said death is a part of life and sometimes it happens. They said they should be kind and respectful to the people who are grieving. + +They said they loved Anna and Ben very much and they were happy they were alive. + +Anna and Ben nodded and said they loved their parents too. They felt better and went back to playing in the park. They hoped the woman in the veil was in a good place. +Tommy was a playful boy who liked to run and jump and make noise. He had long hair that covered his eyes and ears. His mom said he needed to go to the barber and get a haircut. Tommy did not want to go. He liked his hair. + +"Please, Tommy, let's go to the barber. He will make you look nice and neat," his mom said. + +"No, no, no! I don't want to go! I want to play!" Tommy said. He ran away and hid under the bed. + +His mom sighed and looked for him. She found him under the bed and pulled him out. She gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"Tommy, I know you are scared of the barber, but he is very nice and gentle. He will not hurt you. He will just cut your hair a little bit. And you can choose a sticker or a candy when you are done. How does that sound?" she said. + +Tommy thought for a moment. He liked stickers and candy. He also wanted to see his mom smile. He nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will go to the barber. But can I sleep first? I am tired from playing." + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Tommy. You can sleep first. But not too long, okay? We have to go soon." + +She tucked him in his bed and sang him a lullaby. Tommy closed his eyes and fell asleep. He dreamed of stickers and candy and a nice barber. He was not scared anymore. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She loved to smell the flowers and watch the bees and butterflies. One day, she saw a big flower that was very pretty. It had many colors and a long stem. Lily wanted to pick the flower and take it home. + +But when she reached for the flower, it opened its mouth and showed its teeth. It was not a flower, but a plant that could bite. It made a loud noise and tried to scare Lily. Lily was very afraid and ran away. She cried and told her mom what happened. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That was a terrible plant. It is called a pitcher plant. It eats insects and sometimes small animals. It pretends to be a flower to trick them. You should never touch it or go near it. It is very dangerous." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I will be more careful next time. I will only pick the flowers that are nice and friendly. And I will not scare the bees and butterflies. They are good for the garden and the plants." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. You are a smart and kind girl. You learned a valuable lesson today. Always respect nature and its creatures. And never judge by appearances. Some things that look beautiful can be harmful, and some things that look scary can be helpful." +Ben and Lily are playing in the living room. They see a cable on the floor. It is long and black and goes to the TV. + +"Look, a snake!" Ben says. He picks up the cable and makes it move like a snake. He makes a hissing sound. + +"No, it's not a snake, it's a cable!" Lily says. She is scared of snakes. She does not like Ben's game. She tries to take the cable from him. + +"Give it to me, Ben! It's not a toy!" Lily says. She pulls the cable hard. + +"Stop it, Lily! It's fun!" Ben says. He pulls the cable back. + +They tug and tug on the cable. They do not see that the TV is shaking. The TV is big and heavy. The cable is small and thin. + +Suddenly, the TV falls off the stand. It makes a loud noise. It breaks into pieces. Ben and Lily are shocked. They drop the cable. They run to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, we're sorry!" they say. "We broke the TV!" + +Mom comes to the living room. She sees the mess. She is angry and sad. + +"What did you do?" she asks. "Why did you play with the cable?" + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They do not know what to say. They feel bad. They hug their mom and say they are sorry. They promise to never play with the cable again. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. Lily was making a small house with a roof and a door. Ben was making a big tower with many blocks. + +"Look at my tower, Lily!" Ben said. "It is so tall and strong!" + +Lily looked at Ben's tower. She saw that he had used some of the blocks that she wanted for her house. She felt angry. + +"Ben, you took my blocks!" Lily said. "Give them back to me!" + +"No, they are mine!" Ben said. "I need them for my tower!" + +Lily and Ben started to pull and push the blocks. They did not want to share. They made a lot of noise. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came into the room. She saw the mess and the fighting. She felt hot and tired. + +"Enough!" Mom said. "You are not playing nicely. You need to remove all the blocks and put them away. Now!" + +Lily and Ben did not want to remove the blocks. They wanted to keep playing. But they saw Mom's face. She looked very serious. They knew they had to listen. + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily and Ben said. They started to remove the blocks and put them in the box. They felt sad and sorry. + +Mom saw that they were sorry. She felt a little better. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"It's okay, my loves," Mom said. "I know you like the blocks. But you have to share and be kind. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and kissed Mom. + +"Can we play with the blocks again?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe later," Mom said. "But first, let's have some juice and cookies. You must be hungry." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked juice and cookies. They followed Mom to the kitchen. They forgot about the blocks and the heat. They felt happy and loved. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They are very happy. But they are also very thirsty. They want to drink some water. + +They see a fountain near the swings. They run to the fountain. They hope the water is warm and good. They search for a button to make the water come out. They find the button and push it. + +But the water is not warm and good. The water is cold and bad. It is too strong and too high. It splashes on their faces and clothes. They are wet and cold and sad. + +They run away from the fountain. They look for their mom. They see her on a bench. She has a bottle of water and a towel. She smiles and calls them. + +They run to their mom. She gives them the water and the towel. The water is warm and good. The towel is soft and dry. They drink and wipe. They are warm and dry and happy. + +They hug their mom and say thank you. She hugs them back and says you're welcome. They love their mom. She loves them. They are a happy family. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide. He says, "Come on, Anna, let's go fast on the slide!" + +Anna is scared. She says, "No, Tom, the slide is too high. I don't want to go fast. I want to go slow." + +Tom says, "Don't be scared, Anna. It's fun to go fast. I will show you how. Watch me!" He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide and slides down. He laughs and says, "Whee! That was fast and fun!" + +Anna watches Tom. She thinks, "Maybe it's not so scary. Maybe it's fun to go fast." She says, "OK, Tom, I will try. But you have to wait for me at the bottom." She walks to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide and slides down. She screams and says, "Whee! That was fast and fun!" + +Tom and Anna hug each other. They say, "We learned something new today. We learned to go fast on the slide!" + +Their moms are proud of them. They say, "Good job, Tom and Anna! You are brave and smart. You learned to go fast on the slide. Now you can have a snack. We have bread and jam for you. Do you like jam?" + +Tom and Anna say, "Yes, we like jam. Jam is sweet and yummy. Thank you, moms!" They eat their bread and jam. They are happy. They learned to go fast on the slide and they ate jam. It was a good day. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games, but they also liked to make a lot of noise. They would shout and laugh and bang and crash, and sometimes they would fight over who got to play with what. + +Their mom and dad did not like the noise. They would tell Sara and Tom to be quiet and to share and to settle down. But Sara and Tom did not listen. They thought it was fun to make noise and to argue. + +One day, their mom and dad had to go out for a while. They asked their grandma to watch Sara and Tom. Grandma was very old and very weak. She could not hear very well and she could not walk very fast. She smiled and said hello to Sara and Tom, and then she sat on the couch with a book. + +Sara and Tom did not care about grandma. They went to their room and started to play as loud as they could. They screamed and giggled and threw and broke, and they did not share or settle. They made so much noise that they did not hear grandma calling them. + +Grandma was worried. She wanted to check on Sara and Tom, but she could not get up from the couch. She felt very sick and very tired. She tried to reach for the phone, but it was too far. She tried to yell for help, but no one heard her. + +Sara and Tom finally stopped playing when they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom and dad, who came back early. They looked very angry and very scared. They asked Sara and Tom why they did not answer grandma's calls. They told Sara and Tom that grandma was very sick and that they had to call an ambulance. + +Sara and Tom felt very sorry and very ashamed. They ran to the couch and hugged grandma. They said they were sorry and that they loved her. They said they would never make so much noise again and that they would share and settle. + +Grandma smiled and said she loved them too. She said she was glad they learned their lesson. She said that noise is not fun when it hurts someone you love. She said that they should always be kind and respectful to others, especially to those who are weak and old. She said that was the moral of the story. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have a big calendar on the wall. The calendar has pictures of different things. Some pictures are for fun things, like birthdays and holidays. Some pictures are for boring things, like school and chores. + +One day, Anna and Ben look at the calendar. They see a picture of a cake. The cake has candles on it. The cake is for Anna's birthday. Anna's birthday is in two days. + +"Anna, what do you want to do for your birthday?" Ben asks. + +"I want to have a party with you and our other friends. And I want to eat cake. A lot of cake. Cake is tasty." Anna says. + +"Me too. I like cake. What kind of cake do you want?" Ben asks. + +"I want a chocolate cake. With pink frosting. And sprinkles. And a big smiley face on it." Anna says. + +"That sounds like a good cake. Do you have a plan for your party?" Ben asks. + +"A plan? What is a plan?" Anna asks. + +"A plan is when you think of what you need and what you do. Like, you need to invite your friends, and you need to decorate your house, and you need to get a cake." Ben says. + +"Oh, I see. Yes, I have a plan. I will ask Mommy to help me. She can write the invitations, and buy the decorations, and bake the cake. Or maybe we can buy the cake from the store. That is easier." Anna says. + +"OK, that sounds like a good plan. I will help you too. I can draw some pictures for your party, and I can help you blow up the balloons, and I can sing happy birthday to you." Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I am happy you will come to my party. It will be fun." Anna says. + +They hug and smile. They look at the calendar again. They can't wait for Anna's birthday. They can't wait for the cake. +Lily and Tom are friends. They love to play games. Today they play a game with cards. Lily has a card with a red heart. Tom has a card with a blue star. + +"Who will win?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Let's see." Tom says. + +They show their cards to each other. Lily sees Tom's card. Tom sees Lily's card. + +"Wow, you have a star. That is cool." Lily says. + +"Thank you. You have a heart. That is sweet." Tom says. + +They smile at each other. They are happy. They both win. They hug and say: + +"We are friends. We love each other." +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks. They liked to make different shapes with them. Tom made a square, a triangle and a circle. Lily made a star, a heart and a diamond. + +"Look at my shapes, Tom. They are pretty and shiny," Lily said. + +Tom looked at Lily's shapes. He did not like them. He thought they were too fancy and hard to make. He wanted Lily to play with his shapes. + +"Your shapes are not good, Lily. They are silly and ugly. You should play with my shapes. They are better and easy to make. I recommend you to use my blocks," Tom said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like Tom's words. She thought they were rude and mean. She liked her shapes. She wanted Tom to play with her shapes. + +"My shapes are good, Tom. They are not silly and ugly. You should play with my shapes. They are fun and colorful. I recommend you to use my blocks," Lily said. + +Tom and Lily started to argue. They did not want to share their blocks. They did not want to play with each other's shapes. They shouted and pushed each other. + +"Stop it, Tom and Lily. You are being rude and noisy. You should not fight over your blocks. You should share and play nicely. You can make different shapes with both of your blocks. They are all good and beautiful. I recommend you to be kind and friendly," Mom said. + +Mom came and took away their blocks. She made them sit on the couch. She told them to say sorry to each other. She told them to hug and make up. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They did not want to be rude and noisy. They wanted to be kind and friendly. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. + +"Can we have our blocks back, Mom? We want to play with them again. We want to make different shapes with both of our blocks. We want to share and play nicely," Tom and Lily said. + +Mom smiled and nodded. She gave them back their blocks. She watched them play with them again. She saw them make different shapes with both of their blocks. She saw them share and play nicely. + +She was happy and proud. She recommended them to keep playing like that. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a path that goes into the woods. They want to explore. + +"Can we go on the path, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but stay close and don't go too far," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben run on the path. They see birds, flowers, and bugs. They are happy. They find a big tree with a hole. They peek inside. + +"Hello, anyone there?" Ben says. + +"Who are you?" a voice says. + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They see a chubby squirrel in the hole. He has a nut in his paw. + +"I'm Ben and this is Lily. We are playing," Ben says. + +"I'm Sam. I'm eating," the squirrel says. + +"Can we play with you?" Lily asks. + +"Okay, but don't touch my nut. It's mine," the squirrel says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They play with Sam. They pretend to be squirrels too. They climb the tree, jump on the branches, and hide in the leaves. They have fun. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a rabbit in the grass. The rabbit was brown and soft and had long ears. + +"Look, a rabbit!" Lily said. "Can we pet it?" + +Ben nodded. He was brave and curious. He walked slowly to the rabbit. He reached out his hand. The rabbit seemed friendly. It sniffed Ben's fingers and let him touch its fur. + +"Wow, it's so nice!" Ben said. "Do you want to try, Lily?" + +Lily smiled. She wanted to pet the rabbit too. She joined Ben and stroked the rabbit's back. The rabbit seemed happy. It wiggled its nose and made a soft sound. + +"You're a brilliant rabbit!" Lily said. "Do you have a name?" + +The rabbit looked at Lily and Ben with its big eyes. It seemed to understand. It hopped closer to them and nuzzled their legs. + +"Maybe we can call it Hoppy," Ben said. "Do you like that, Hoppy?" + +The rabbit seemed to like it. It nodded its head and licked Ben's hand. + +Lily and Ben laughed. They hugged Hoppy and played with him. They had a new friend in the garden. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide and swing. But it was very sunny and they had to squint their eyes. Ben had an idea. He ran to his backpack and took out his sunglasses. They were yellow and shiny. + +"Look, Mia, I have sunglasses!" he said. "They help me see better in the sun. Do you want to try them?" + +Mia nodded. She liked yellow. Ben gave her the sunglasses and helped her attach them to her ears. She smiled and looked around. Everything was bright and colorful. + +"Wow, these are cool!" she said. "Thank you, Ben!" + +They decided to play hide and seek. Ben counted to ten while Mia ran to find a hiding spot. She saw a big tree with a hole in the trunk. She thought it was a good place to hide. She crawled inside the hole and waited for Ben. + +But she did not know that the hole was also the home of a squirrel. The squirrel was sleeping inside the hole when Mia came in. It woke up and saw Mia's yellow sunglasses. It thought they were nuts. It jumped on Mia's face and tried to grab the sunglasses. + +"Help! Help!" Mia screamed. "There is a furry thing on me!" + +Ben heard Mia's scream and ran to the tree. He saw the squirrel and Mia's sunglasses. He pulled the squirrel off Mia and took the sunglasses back. + +"Are you okay, Mia?" he asked. + +Mia nodded. She was scared but not hurt. She hugged Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben! You saved me!" + +They decided to play something else. They left the sunglasses in the backpack and the squirrel in the tree. They learned that sunglasses are not nuts and holes are not good hiding spots. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. She liked to climb the tree and balance on the branch. She felt high and happy. + +One day, she saw something shiny in the leaves. She went closer and saw a fairy. The fairy had wings and a dress. She was very small and pretty. + +"Hello," Lily said. "Who are you?" + +"I'm Faye," the fairy said. "I live in the garden. I like to fly and make magic." + +"Wow," Lily said. "Can you show me?" + +Faye nodded and flew up. She sprinkled some dust on the flowers and they changed colors. She touched a snail and it became a butterfly. She waved her wand and a rainbow appeared. + +Lily clapped and laughed. "That's amazing," she said. "Can I fly with you?" + +Faye smiled and said, "Yes, but you need some magic too. Hold my hand and close your eyes. Think of something you love." + +Lily did as Faye said. She thought of her mom and dad, her dog and cat, her toys and books. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. + +"Ready?" Faye asked. + +"Yes," Lily said. + +"Then let's go," Faye said. + +They opened their eyes and Lily saw that she had wings too. They were pink and sparkly. She felt light and free. + +They flew together in the sky, over the tree, over the house, over the clouds. They balanced on the wind and played with the stars. They were high and happy. +Tom and Sam are young brothers who like to play with toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big crane. The crane can lift and move things with a long arm and a hook. + +One day, Tom and Sam are playing with the crane in their backyard. They find a big box and decide to use the crane to move it. Tom holds the remote and makes the crane arm go down. Sam hooks the box with the crane and says, "Ready, Tom!" + +Tom pushes a button and makes the crane arm go up. The box is very heavy and the crane makes a loud noise. Tom and Sam are happy and excited. They move the box to another spot and then do it again. + +But then, something goes wrong. The crane arm stops moving and the box falls to the ground. The crane makes a sad beep and the remote does not work. Tom and Sam are worried and sad. They broke their favorite toy! + +They run to their mom and tell her what happened. Mom looks at the crane and the remote. She sees that the remote has a scratch and a dent. She says, "Oh, no! The remote is broken. It needs new batteries." + +Tom and Sam are sorry and say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not mean to break the remote. Can you fix it?" + +Mom smiles and says, "It's okay, boys. I know you love your crane. I have some new batteries in the house. Let me get them and we can try to fix it." + +She goes inside and comes back with some new batteries. She opens the remote and takes out the old batteries. She rubs the scratch and the dent with a cloth and puts in the new batteries. She closes the remote and says, "Let's see if it works now." + +She gives the remote to Tom and says, "Try it, Tom." + +Tom pushes a button and makes the crane arm move. The crane makes a happy beep and the remote works. Tom and Sam are happy and excited. They hug their mom and say, "Thank you, Mom! You fixed it! You are the best!" + +Mom hugs them back and says, "You are welcome, boys. I'm glad you are happy. But be careful with your toys, okay? They are not as strong as you think." + +Tom and Sam nod and say, "Okay, Mom. We will be careful. We love you!" + +They go back to their backyard and play with their crane. They have fun and learn to be gentle with their toys. They are young brothers who like to play with toys. +Ben and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hill. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. + +They asked their moms if they could go. Their moms said no. The hill was too far and too steep. They said it was not safe. Ben and Sam were sad. They wanted to have fun. + +They waited until their moms were busy. Then they ran to the hill. They did not hear their moms call them. They did not hear the cars on the road. They did not hear the dog that barked at them. + +They climbed the hill. It was hard. They slipped and fell. They got dirty and hurt. But they did not stop. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +They reached the top of the hill. They looked down. They saw a big lake. It was blue and shiny. They wanted to swim in the lake. They did not see the sign that said "Danger. Deep water. No swimming." + +They ran to the lake. They jumped in. They did not know how to swim. They did not feel the cold. They did not see the fish that bit them. They did not hear their moms scream. + +They sank to the bottom of the lake. They did not come up. They were sorry. They were gone. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They had a big truck and many blocks. They wanted to load the truck with the blocks and drive it around. + +"Let's load the truck, Tom!" Lily said. "We can make a big tower with the blocks." + +"OK, Lily!" Tom said. "I will help you load the truck. You can drive it when we are done." + +They worked hard to load the truck. They put the blocks on the back of the truck. They made sure the blocks were not too heavy or too high. They counted the blocks as they loaded them. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" Lily said. "We have ten blocks on the truck. That's a lot!" + +"Wow, Lily! You are good at counting!" Tom said. "Can I drive the truck now?" + +"Sure, Tom! You can drive the truck. But be careful. Don't go too fast or too far. And watch out for the shadow." + +"The shadow?" Tom asked. "What shadow?" + +Lily pointed to the big tree in the yard. The sun was shining behind the tree. The tree made a big shadow on the ground. + +"See, Tom? That's the shadow. The shadow is dark and scary. It can hide things. Maybe there is a monster in the shadow. Or a snake. Or a spider. We don't want to go near the shadow." + +Tom looked at the shadow. He felt afraid. He did not want to see a monster or a snake or a spider. He wanted to stay away from the shadow. + +"OK, Lily. I will not go near the shadow. I will drive the truck on the grass. The grass is green and nice. There is no shadow on the grass." + +Lily nodded. She was happy that Tom listened to her. She thought he was wise. She got on the truck with him. They drove the truck on the grass. They had fun. They did not go near the shadow. They were safe. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also like to share their snacks and toys. + +One evening, Tom and Lily see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. It looks very pretty. They want to go inside the balloon and fly away. They run to the balloon and ask the man if they can go. + +The man says yes, but only one of them can go. He says the balloon is too small for two. Tom and Lily look at each other. They both want to go, but they don't want to leave the other behind. + +Tom says, "You go, Lily. You are my friend. I want you to be happy." Lily says, "No, you go, Tom. You are my friend. I want you to be happy." They hug each other and say thank you. + +The man smiles and says, "You are very kind and sweet. I have an idea. Why don't you both go? I will make the balloon bigger. I have another basket and more air. It will be fun." + +Tom and Lily are very happy. They jump into the balloon and wave goodbye to the park. They see the trees, the flowers, the birds and the stars. They feel the wind and the sun. They laugh and sing and talk. + +They are not envious of anyone. They have each other and the balloon. They have the best evening ever. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. Today, they go to visit their grandma. Grandma lives in a big house with a garden. Lily and Ben love to see grandma and give her hugs and kisses. + +When they get to grandma's house, they knock on the door. But no one answers. They knock again and again. Still no one. Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel sad and confused. Where is grandma? + +They go to the garden and look for grandma. Maybe she is watering the flowers or feeding the birds. But the garden is empty. No flowers, no birds, no grandma. Lily and Ben look at each other again. They feel more sad and more confused. Where is grandma? + +They go back to the door and try to open it. Maybe grandma is inside and did not hear them. But the door is locked. They cannot open it. They look at the door and see a note. The note says: "Dear Lily and Ben, I am sorry I am not here. I had to go to the hospital. I am not sick, don't worry. I just have to check something. I will be back soon. I love you very much. Grandma." + +Lily and Ben read the note. They understand a little bit. They feel less sad and less confused. They know grandma loves them and will come back. They decide to wait for grandma. They sit on the steps and hold hands. They look at the sky and see the sun and the clouds. They smile and say: "We love you too, grandma. We hope you are okay. We will see you soon." +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big dog. The dog has a name. His name is Rex. Rex is nice. He likes to run and jump. + +"Can we play with Rex?" Tim asks Sue. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. Rex is big and strong. He can hurt us if he is not happy," Sue says. + +They go to Rex. They say hello. They pet his fur. They throw a stick. Rex runs and brings it back. They have fun. + +But then, something bad happens. Rex sees a cat. He barks. He runs after the cat. He does not see Tim and Sue. He knocks them down. They fall. They cry. They are hurt. + +Rex's owner comes. He is angry. He shouts at Rex. He shouts at Tim and Sue. He says they are bad. He says they have to go away. He takes Rex and leaves. + +Tim and Sue are sad. They are scared. They are alone. They want their moms and dads. They hug each other. They wait for help. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. One day, they see a path in the woods. The path is icy and shiny. + +"Let's go on the path!" Anna says. "It looks fun!" + +"No, Anna, it is too slippery!" Ben says. "We might fall and hurt ourselves!" + +But Anna does not listen to Ben. She runs on the path. Ben follows her. He is scared. + +The path goes up and down. Anna and Ben slide and slip. They laugh and scream. They think they are having fun. + +But then, the path ends. There is a big cliff. Anna and Ben do not see the cliff. They are going too fast. They cannot stop. + +They fly off the cliff. They scream louder. They are not having fun. They are falling. + +They hit the ground. They do not laugh. They do not scream. They do not move. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy animals. They have a farm with cows, sheep, pigs and chickens. They like to pretend they are farmers and take care of their animals. + +"Look, Ben, this is the cow's cell. She sleeps here at night. It is soft and warm," Lily says, showing Ben a cardboard box with some hay inside. + +"Wow, Lily, the cow is lucky. She has a nice cell. Can I touch it?" Ben asks, reaching for the box. + +"Sure, Ben, but be gentle. The cow likes to be calm and quiet," Lily says, letting Ben touch the hay. + +Ben feels the hay and smiles. "It is soft, Lily. I like it. Does the cow provide milk for us?" he asks, looking at the toy cow. + +"Yes, Ben, the cow provides milk for us. We can drink it or make cheese or butter. The cow is very generous," Lily says, nodding. + +"I like the cow, Lily. She is very kind. Can we give her a name?" Ben asks, hugging the toy cow. + +"Of course, Ben. What do you want to name her?" Lily asks, smiling. + +Ben thinks for a moment. "How about Daisy? Daisy the cow. I think she likes it," he says, looking at the toy cow. + +Lily agrees. "Daisy is a good name, Ben. I think she likes it too. Let's say hello to Daisy," she says, waving at the toy cow. + +"Hello, Daisy. We are Lily and Ben. We are your friends. We will take good care of you," Ben says, waving back. + +Daisy the cow moos softly, as if to say hello back. Lily and Ben laugh and continue to play with their toy animals. They are very happy. +Sara was a dog who liked to run and play. She had a big yard with many flowers and trees. She had a friend, Ben, who was a cat. Ben liked to sit and nap. He had a soft bed with a blue blanket. + +One day, Sara and Ben were in the yard. Sara saw a ball and ran to get it. Ben saw a flea and tried to catch it. The flea was fast and jumped from one place to another. Ben followed the flea with his eyes and his paws. + +"Ben, come and play with me!" Sara barked. "The ball is fun!" + +"No, Sara, I want to catch the flea!" Ben meowed. "The flea is mysterious!" + +Sara and Ben argued. They did not want to do the same thing. They did not listen to each other. They were not happy. + +Then, they heard a noise. It was a big truck. The truck was loud and scary. It came near the yard. Sara and Ben were afraid. They ran to each other and hugged. + +"Sara, I'm sorry I did not play with you," Ben said. "The ball is fun, too." + +"Ben, I'm sorry I did not catch the flea with you," Sara said. "The flea is mysterious, too." + +Sara and Ben smiled. They were friends again. They decided to share. They played with the ball and the flea. They had fun. They were happy. +Ben was a bear who loved honey. He liked to find honey in trees and eat it with his tongue. One day, he saw a big tree with many bees around it. He thought there must be a lot of honey inside. + +He walked to the tree and tried to lift a branch to reach the honey. But the branch was too heavy and he could not lift it. He tried another branch, but it was also too heavy. He tried a third branch, but it was too high. He felt sad and hungry. + +The bees saw Ben and they did not like him. They wanted to keep the honey for themselves. They flew to Ben and buzzed loudly. They stung him on his nose and his ears and his paws. Ben was scared and hurt. He ran away from the tree and the bees. + +He found a cave and hid inside. He licked his wounds and wished he had some honey. He heard a voice from the cave. It was his friend Lily, another bear. She had a jar of honey in her paw. She saw Ben and smiled. + +"Hello, Ben. I found some honey in a farm. Do you want to share it with me?" she asked. + +Ben was happy and surprised. He nodded and smiled back. He thanked Lily and took the jar. He opened it and tasted the honey. It was sweet and good. He shared it with Lily and they ate it together. They were not sad and hungry anymore. They were not scared of the bees anymore. They were friends who liked honey. +Ben loves to feed the pigeons in the park. He brings bread crumbs from home and throws them on the grass. The pigeons fly down and peck at the bread. Ben likes to watch them and hear them coo. + +One day, Ben sees a big, shiny coin on the ground. He picks it up and puts it in his pocket. He thinks he can buy something yummy with it. He looks around and sees a cart that sells ice cream. He runs to the cart and asks for a cone. + +The man at the cart smiles and takes the coin. He gives Ben a cone with chocolate ice cream. Ben says thank you and licks the cone. It is very yummy. He is happy. + +But then, he hears a loud squawk. He looks up and sees a pigeon on his head. The pigeon wants some ice cream too. It pecks at the cone and makes a mess. Ben is scared and drops the cone. The pigeon flies away with a big chunk of ice cream. + +Ben is sad. He lost his coin and his ice cream. He cries and runs back to his mom. She hugs him and wipes his tears. She says it is okay. She has another coin and she can buy him another cone. She says he can succeed in feeding the pigeons another day. Ben smiles and nods. He loves his mom. +Lily liked to go to school. She liked to play with her friends and learn new things. But today, she felt tired. She did not sleep well last night. She had a bad dream about a big dog that chased her. + +In the morning, she did not want to get up. She did not want to eat her breakfast. She did not want to put on her coat and shoes. She only wanted to stay in bed. But her mom said she had to go to school. She said it was good for her. + +At school, Lily did not have fun. She did not listen to the teacher. She did not join the games. She did not draw or sing or read. She only sat in her chair and looked at the blackboard. She wondered why she had to be there. She wondered when she could go home. She wondered if the big dog would come back in her dream. + +At lunchtime, Lily did not eat her sandwich. She did not drink her juice. She did not talk to her friends. She only lay down on the mat and closed her eyes. She hoped she could sleep and feel better. + +But she did not sleep. She heard the other kids laughing and playing. She heard the teacher calling her name. She heard the bell ringing. She had to get up and go back to her chair. She felt more tired than before. + +She wished she could go home. She wished she could hug her mom. She wished she could forget the big dog. She wished she could have a good dream. +Lily liked to sing. She had a microphone that her dad gave her. She sang songs every day in her room. She sang loud and happy. + +One day, Lily wanted to sing for her friends. She took her microphone and went to the park. She saw her friends playing on the swings. She said, "Hi, friends! Do you want to hear me sing?" + +Her friends said, "Yes, Lily, we want to hear you sing. You have a nice voice." + +Lily was happy. She turned on her microphone and started to sing. But something was wrong. Her microphone made a funny noise. It went beep, beep, beep. It hurt her ears. It hurt her friends' ears. They covered their ears and said, "Ow, Lily, stop! Your microphone is broken!" + +Lily was sad. She did not know what to do. She looked at her microphone. She saw a button. She pushed the button. The microphone stopped beeping. It said, "Hello, Lily. I am a silly microphone. I like to make jokes. I was just kidding. I am sorry. Do you forgive me?" + +Lily was surprised. She did not know her microphone could talk. She did not know it could make jokes. She thought it was a foolish microphone. She said, "No, I do not forgive you. You scared me and my friends. You are a bad microphone. You need to learn to be nice. Go away!" + +She threw the microphone on the ground. She ran to her friends. She said, "I am sorry, friends. I did not know my microphone was foolish. It was not funny. It was mean. Can you help me find a new microphone? A good microphone? A microphone that does not make jokes?" + +Her friends said, "Yes, Lily, we can help you. We are your friends. We like you. We like your singing. Come on, let's go to the store. Maybe they have a nice microphone for you. A microphone that does not beep. A microphone that does not talk. A microphone that lets you sing loud and happy." +One day, Ben and his aunt went to the park. They saw a big pond with many ducks and fish. Ben wanted to feed the ducks, so his aunt gave him some bread. + +"Can I go in the water, aunt?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, the water is deep. You can't swim in it," his aunt explained. + +"What is deep?" Ben wondered. + +"Deep means the water is very high. If you go in, you will sink and can't breathe," his aunt said. + +Ben looked at the water and saw some fish swimming under it. He thought they looked funny and wanted to touch them. + +"But the fish can swim in the deep water. Why can't I?" Ben asked. + +"Because the fish have fins and gills. They can move and breathe in the water. You have legs and lungs. You can walk and breathe on the land," his aunt explained. + +Ben nodded and understood. He decided to stay on the land and watch the fish from afar. He threw some bread to the ducks and they came closer. He smiled and thanked his aunt for taking him to the park. He learned a new word today: deep. +Jill and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big ball of yarn in their mom's closet. They decided to use it to make a long rope and tie their toys together. + +"Look, Jill, we can make a train with our dolls and cars!" Ben said. + +"Yes, and we can pull them around the house!" Jill said. + +They had fun making their rope and tying their toys, but they did not notice that they were making a big mess. They left yarn and toys all over the floor, on the bed, on the sofa, and on the table. + +Mom came home and saw the mess. She was not happy. She sighed and said, "Jill and Ben, what have you done? You have made a big mess with my yarn and your toys. You have to clean it up right now!" + +Jill and Ben felt bad. They did not mean to make mom angry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We just wanted to play with the yarn and make a train. We did not think about the mess." + +Mom said, "I understand that you wanted to have fun, but you have to be careful with other people's things. And you have to tidy up after you play. That is the right thing to do. Do you understand?" + +Jill and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will clean up the mess and put the yarn and the toys back where they belong." + +Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Jill and Ben. I love you. And I have a surprise for you. I bought you some new yarn and some scissors. You can use them to make your own crafts, but only with my permission and supervision. How does that sound?" + +Jill and Ben were happy. They hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you too. And we will be more careful and respectful with your things and ours." + +They cleaned up the mess and put the yarn and the toys away. Then they went to the kitchen with mom and had some cookies and milk. They learned their lesson and never made a mess with the yarn again. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful and respectful with other people's things and tidy up after you play. +Tom and Lily are friends who like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They like to build things with their blocks, like houses, cars, and animals. + +One day, they decide to build cones with their blocks. A cone is a shape that has a pointy top and a round bottom. They each take some blocks and start to build their own cones. Tom makes a red cone, Lily makes a blue cone. + +"Look at my cone!" Tom says. "It is very big and red. It is the best cone ever!" + +"No, look at my cone!" Lily says. "It is very small and blue. It is the original cone. It is better than yours!" + +They start to argue about whose cone is better. They get angry and loud. They do not want to share their blocks or play together anymore. + +Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees their cones and smiles. + +"Wow, you both made very nice cones!" she says. "But you know what? There is something more fun than making cones. It is making friends. Why don't you try to build something together with your blocks? Maybe you can make a cone with two colors, or a cone with a funny face, or a cone with a hat. What do you think?" + +Tom and Lily think for a moment. They look at their cones and then at each other. They feel sorry for being mean. They nod and smile. + +"Okay, mom, we will try to build something together," they say. + +They put their blocks back in the box and take out some new ones. They start to build a new cone with yellow and green blocks. They also add some eyes, a nose, and a mouth to make it look like a funny clown. They laugh and have fun. + +They are happy to play with their blocks and their friend. They have learned that building cones is fun, but building friendship is more fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they saw a big jar of sugar on the shelf. They wanted to taste it, but they knew their mom said no. + +"Let's get the sugar when mom is not here," Tom said. "It looks so sweet and yummy." + +"But mom will be angry if we do that," Lily said. "She said sugar is not good for us. We should trust her." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. He opened it and took a big spoonful of sugar. He put it in his mouth and smiled. + +"Wow, this is perfect!" he said. "It is so sweet and crunchy. You should try it, Lily." + +Lily was curious, but she was also scared. She did not want to make mom angry. She did not want to hurt her teeth. She shook her head. + +"No, thank you, Tom," she said. "I will wait for mom to give us a snack. She always gives us healthy and tasty food. I trust her more than sugar." + +Tom shrugged and took another spoonful of sugar. He did not notice that some of the sugar spilled on the floor. He did not hear mom coming back from the store. He did not see mom's face when she saw him and the jar. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" mom asked in a loud voice. "You know you are not supposed to touch the sugar. It is bad for you. You could get sick or have cavities. Why did you not trust me?" + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He dropped the spoon and the jar. He looked at Lily, who was hiding behind the chair. He wished he had listened to her. He wished he had trusted mom. He wished he had not taken the sugar. He wished he could say sorry. But he could not. His mouth was too full of sugar. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing with his toy weapons. One day, he found a real weapon and showed it to his friend, Billy. + +Billy said, "That's a dangerous weapon, we shouldn't play with it." But Timmy said, "Don't worry, I can manage it." + +They went to the park to play with the different weapons. Timmy was holding the real weapon and accidentally shot Billy. Billy was hurt badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy felt very sad and realized that real weapons are not toys. He learned a difficult lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and have fun. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't like cleaning, but he knew it was important to keep his room organized. + +Timmy started to pick up his toys and put them away. He was going at a slow pace, but then he remembered that he wanted to go play outside. So, he started to speed up and put his toys away faster. Before he knew it, his room was all clean and organized! + +Timmy's mom was very proud of him for being so responsible and cleaning his room. Timmy felt happy too because he knew he could go outside and play now that his room was clean. From then on, Timmy made sure to keep his room organized so he could have more time to play. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird called an ostrich. The ostrich was very fast and could run at a great speed. One day, the ostrich saw a little girl who was lost in the forest. The ostrich felt compassionate and wanted to help her. + +The ostrich ran towards the little girl to help her, but she was scared and ran away. The ostrich tried to catch up to her, but she ran too fast. The ostrich kept running, trying to help the little girl, but she was too scared and didn't stop. + +Eventually, the ostrich got tired and couldn't run anymore. The little girl was still lost in the forest and the ostrich couldn't help her. The ostrich felt sad and went back to its home. The little girl was never found and the ostrich never forgot about her. +Once upon a time, there was a kind princess named Lily. She loved to help people and was always generous with her toys and treats. One day, Lily's parents announced that she would soon understand what marriage meant, and that she would have to marry a prince from a nearby kingdom. + +Lily didn't want to marry someone she didn't know, but her parents insisted that it was for the good of the kingdom. So, she went along with their plan and married the prince. However, the prince was not kind like Lily. He would take all of her toys and treats and never share anything with her. + +Lily became very sad and missed her old life. She wished she had never understood what marriage was and could go back to being a happy princess. Sadly, Lily's story did not have a happy ending, and she lived unhappily ever after with the mean prince. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and picking flowers. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +Lily wanted to play on the swings, but her mom told her she had to behave first. Lily didn't understand what that meant, so her mom explained that it meant she needed to be good and listen to her. + +Lily put on her orange gloves and went to play. She had so much fun swinging and playing with her friends. When it was time to go home, Lily's mom was happy because Lily had behaved and had a great time at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Jack. Jack liked to play with his toys all day long. One day, Jack went to the fair with his mom. Jack was so happy because he had never been to a fair before. + +At the fair, Jack saw a big, red balloon. He asked his mom if he could have the balloon. His mom said, "Sure, Jack. But you have to be careful not to let it go." Jack was so excited that he jumped up and down. Suddenly, the balloon slipped out of his hand and flew away. Jack started to cry. + +A nice man saw what happen and came over to Jack. "Don't worry, little one. I will get you another balloon," he said. Jack smiled and said, "Thank you, mister." The man bought Jack a new balloon and Jack was happy again. He said, "I love the fair!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she couldn't find her favorite doll. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +"I can't find my doll. It's under the bed," said Lily. + +"Let's open the bed and look," said her mom. + +They opened the bed and found the doll. Lily was so happy, but she said, "Mom, this bed is uncomfortable. Can we get a new one?" + +"Sure, sweetie," said her mom. "Let's go find a new bed together." + +Lily was very excited to get a new bed and play with her doll on it. +Once upon a time, there was a big rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat vegetables. One day, Benny went to the garden to pick some vegetables. + +As he was picking his vegetables, he heard a beautiful sound. It was a bird singing. "Wow, that bird sings so pretty," Benny said. + +Benny continued to pick his vegetables, but he couldn't stop thinking about the bird's singing. "I wish I could sing like that bird," Benny said. + +Later that day, Benny went to visit his friend, a wise owl. "Mr. Owl, how can I learn to sing like a bird?" Benny asked. + +The owl replied, "Benny, if you eat your vegetables every day, your voice will become strong and you will be able to sing like a bird." + +From that day on, Benny ate his vegetables every day. And soon enough, he became a great singer just like the bird he heard in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, he decided to go on an adventure to find a big board to play on. + +He walked and walked until he found a big board by a tree. Timmy was so excited to play on it, but then he saw a dog. The dog looked adventurous too and Timmy wanted to play with him. + +"Hi doggy, do you want to play with me on this board?" Timmy asked. + +The dog barked and wagged his tail. Timmy started to play on the board, but then the dog bit his shoe! + +"Ouch! That hurt, doggy!" Timmy said. + +The dog looked sad and Timmy realized that maybe the dog just wanted to play too. So, Timmy invited the dog to play together on the board and they had a lot of fun. From then on, Timmy and the dog went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat lunch with her friends at school. One day, Lily's mom packed her a delicious lunch with a sandwich, apple slices, and a juice box. + +When it was time for lunch, Lily sat down with her friends and eagerly opened her lunchbox. She was very enthusiastic about her sandwich because it was her favorite - peanut butter and jelly! + +As she took a bite of her sandwich, her friend Sarah noticed that Lily's juice box was almost empty. "Do you want me to pour more juice for you?" Sarah asked. + +Lily smiled and nodded, grateful for her friend's kindness. "Thank you, Sarah!" Lily exclaimed. They continued to enjoy their lunch together, chatting and giggling as they ate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her mom and dad. One day, Lily was playing outside when she heard a strange noise. She looked around and saw a witch flying on a broomstick. The witch had a big nose and was very nosy. + +The witch saw Lily and flew down to talk to her. "Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?" asked the witch. "I'm playing with my toys," said Lily. "That's nice," said the witch. "Do you want to come with me and see my house?" + +Lily was curious and said yes. The witch took Lily to her house, but it was dark and scary. The witch locked the door and said, "You're never leaving here, little girl." + +Lily was scared and started to cry. She wished she had listened to her parents and not talked to strangers. The moral of the story is to always be careful and never talk to strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his family. One day, they went to the lake to go kayaking. Timmy had never been kayaking before, but he was excited to try it. + +As they were getting ready to go out on the lake, Timmy's mom said, "Be careful, Timmy. The water can be tricky." Timmy didn't really understand what she meant, but he nodded his head anyway. + +When they got in their kayaks and started paddling, Timmy felt the wind rushing through his hair. He loved the feeling of going fast on the water. Suddenly, he saw a fish jump out of the water. "Wow, did you see that?" he shouted to his dad. + +After a while, they stopped for a snack. Timmy's mom had packed some tasty sandwiches for them to eat. As they were eating, Timmy's dad said, "We better start heading back soon. The sky is starting to look dark." Timmy didn't want to leave, but he knew they had to go. + +As they started paddling back, they could feel the wind picking up. Timmy's mom said, "I think we need to hurry. There might be a storm coming." Timmy's heart started racing as they rushed back to shore. Just as they got out of the water, the rain started pouring down. Timmy felt safe and happy to be back on land with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a man who worked in an office. The office was big and had many rooms. The man had a green plant on his desk that he loved very much. One day, he accidentally knocked over the plant and it broke. He was sad because he liked the plant so much. + +But then, he had an idea. He decided to replace the broken plant with a new one. He went to the store and found a new green plant that he liked even more. When he brought it back to the office, he felt happy again. Now, he had a new green plant to keep him company while he worked. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pale bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to bounce around in the grass. One day, Bun Bun's family decided to take a trip to the airport. Bun Bun was so excited to see all the planes! + +At the airport, Bun Bun saw lots of people rushing around with their suitcases. Bun Bun's family went to their gate and waited for their plane. While they were waiting, Bun Bun found a bouncy ball on the ground. Bun Bun bounced the ball all around the waiting area, making everyone smile. + +Finally, it was time for Bun Bun's family to board the plane. Bun Bun bounced onto the plane and found a seat next to the window. Bun Bun watched as the plane bounced down the runway and took off into the sky. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore. One day, Timmy went outside to play. He saw a big open space and ran towards it. + +When he got there, he saw a little hole in the ground. Timmy wanted to see what was inside, so he poked his finger into the hole. Suddenly, a little creature popped out! + +The creature was friendly and wanted to play with Timmy. They spent the whole day together, running around the open space and having fun. Timmy was so happy he found a new friend in the space outside. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a wife named Jill. Jill was an amazing cook. She cooked delicious food every day for Jack. One day, Jack accidentally broke Jill's favorite plate. + +"Oh no! I broke your plate!" said Jack. + +"It's okay. We can replace it," said Jill with a smile. + +The next day, Jack went to the store to replace the plate. While he was there, he saw a beautiful necklace. He thought it would make a great surprise for Jill. So, he bought the necklace and went home. + +"Look what I got for you, Jill!" said Jack, showing her the necklace. + +Jill was so happy and amazed by the necklace. She hugged Jack and said, "You are the best husband ever!" From then on, Jack knew that if he ever broke anything again, he could always replace it with something even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they went to a park with a big statue of a horse. Lily loved the statue and wanted to climb on it, but her dad said it wasn't safe. + +Lily got upset and started crying. Her mom asked her what was wrong and Lily said she wanted to climb on the statue. Her mom told her that it wasn't allowed because it could be dangerous. Lily didn't understand why she couldn't climb on the statue. + +Just then, a man came up to them and said he was selling cheap ice cream. Lily's parents said no, but Lily really wanted some. She asked her parents if she could have some and they said no because they had already brought snacks with them. Lily was sad, but she knew her parents were just trying to keep her safe and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but she was scared of the dark. One day, she saw a scary shadow on the ground. She didn't know what it was, so she ran inside. + +Her mommy asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily said, "There's a scary shadow outside." + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, I'll comfort you. Shadows can be scary, but they can't hurt you. Let's go outside and see what it is." + +Together, they went outside and saw that the scary shadow was just a tree. Lily felt much better and was happy to play outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a butterfly. It was so beautiful with its colorful wings. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, so she ran after it. But the butterfly flew high up in the sky and disappeared. Lily was sad and sat down on a bench. Suddenly, a boy came up to her and said, "Hi, my name is Tim. Why are you sad?" + +Lily replied, "I wanted to catch the pretty butterfly, but it flew away." + +Tim said, "Don't worry, I have a net. We can catch it together." They searched for the butterfly and finally caught it. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tim. You are my friend." + +From that day on, Lily and Tim played together every day. They caught bugs and played with toys. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the hot sun. One day, she found a big frame in the yard. It was heavy and she couldn't lift it by herself. + +Her mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I found a big frame, but it's too heavy for me. Can you help me weigh it?" Lily asked. + +Her mom picked up the frame and said, "Wow, this is very heavy! It weighs a lot." + +Lily and her mom decided to use the frame to make a fort. They worked together to move it to a shady spot and started building. They had so much fun building and playing in their new fort. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice velvet dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. When she got there, she saw a boy who was all alone. + +Lily went up to the boy and said, "Hi! Do you want to play with us?" + +The boy looked sad and said, "No, I don't have any friends." + +Lily's friends said, "Let's ignore him. He's not part of our group." + +But Lily said, "That's not nice. We should include him and be his friend too." + +So, they all played together and had a great time. Lily learned that it's important to be kind to everyone, even if they're not part of your group. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Max was running and he fell down and hurt his paw. Max's owner saw that he was hurt and called the ambulance. The ambulance came and took Max to the vet. The vet fixed Max's paw and he felt much better. Max's owner thanked the ambulance for helping Max. From that day on, Max was more careful when he played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to skip around the meadow, but one day he decided he wanted to go on a journey to explore the forest. He asked his mom if he could go, and she said yes, but warned him to be careful. + +Benny hopped along the path, feeling excited about his adventure. But soon he realized he was lost. He couldn't find his way back home! Benny started to feel scared and alone. + +Just then, he saw a clear path in the distance. He knew he had to follow it to find his way back. Benny skipped down the path and eventually found his way home. He learned that even though journeys can be scary, if you keep a clear head and stay on the right path, you'll find your way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal every morning for breakfast. One day, she went to her grandma's farm and saw a big field of oats. Lily was so happy and picked some to take home. + +As she was walking, she saw a wise owl sitting on a tree branch. The owl was very intelligent and knew a lot about the world. Lily stopped to talk to the owl and asked him why he looked sad. The owl sighed and said he was lonely because he had no friends. + +Lily felt sad for the owl and decided to be his friend. She shared her oats with him and they talked for hours. From that day on, Lily visited the owl every day and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big, yellow sunflower in her garden. Lily was so excited to see it! She wanted to pick it up and show it to her mommy. So, she lifted the sunflower gently and carried it to her mommy. Her mommy was so proud of Lily for finding such a beautiful flower. From that day on, Lily loved to play in her garden and lift the sunflowers. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little boy named Timmy. He loved to follow his mommy everywhere she went. One day, they went to visit a big temple. Timmy was amazed by how big and beautiful it was. He wanted to explore every corner of the temple. + +As they walked around, Timmy noticed a group of people following a man in a white robe. He asked his mommy who the man was, and she told him he was a priest. Timmy thought the priest was very smart because he knew so much about the temple. + +After the tour, Timmy and his mommy went to the temple's garden. They saw lots of pretty flowers and even some fish in a pond. Timmy was so happy to have followed his mommy to the temple. He couldn't wait to come back and explore more! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she wanted to play with something new. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I have a new thing to play with?" + +Mommy replied, "Of course, Lily. Let's go to the toy store and see what we can find." + +At the toy store, Lily saw so many things she wanted to play with. She saw a doll, a ball, and a car. She couldn't decide which one to get. Then, she saw a fairytale book. She reached for it and said, "Mommy, can I have this thing? I want to read a story." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's go home and read it together." And so, Lily was happy with her new thing to play with and read. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play in the park. He liked to swing on the swings and slide down the slide. One day, he saw a big puddle on the ground after it rained. Timmy wanted to jump in it and splash around. + +But then he saw an old man sitting on a bench nearby. The old man looked sad. Timmy went up to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" The old man said, "I lost my wallet and I'm worried someone took it." Timmy was honest and said, "I didn't see anyone take it, but I'll help you look." + +They searched around the park and finally found the wallet under a tree. The old man was so happy and grateful. He thanked Timmy and said, "You're a good boy. You deserve a reward." Timmy smiled and said, "Can we go splash in the puddle now?" The old man laughed and said, "Sure, let's go splash together!" And they splashed around in the puddle, happy and carefree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily was upset because Teddy had a tear on his arm. Lily's mom saw her daughter was upset and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily said, "Teddy is hurt. He has a tear on his arm. I want to fix him." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will teach you how to sew. Yet, you need to be careful with the needle. It can hurt you." +