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The park was lit up with bright colors and the sky was a deep blue. + +Bob said, "That was great! Let's go again!" +Lisa smiled and said, "Yes, let's!" + +And so they did, they went over and over down the slide, and they had the best time. +Once upon a time, there was a nice prince who lived in a lovely palace. One day, he went for a walk in the garden and saw a pretty flower. He wanted to add the flower to his garden, so he picked it up and brought it home. + +When he arrived at the palace, he opened the garden gate and planted the flower. Then, he spoke to himself: +"It looks lovely. I think my garden will be even prettier now." + +The prince smiled and went inside the palace. That night, he dreamed of the beauty of his garden with the new flower added to it. + +The next morning, he decided to go for another walk in the garden. When he arrived, he smiled and said to himself, +"My garden is very lovely now. I'm so glad I added that pretty flower." + +The prince stayed in the garden for a while, enjoying the sights and smells. He was so content and filled with love for his beautiful palace and garden. +Once upon a time there was a bossy cave. It loved to boss around everyone in the forest. One day, it filled up its cave with toys, so it could boss them around too! + +Samantha, a three-year-old girl from the forest, was not happy. The bossy cave was bossing things around in her part of the forest, and she wanted to do something about it. With determination, she filled a bucket with sand and water and bravely marched up to the cave. + +Upon seeing Samantha, the bossy cave said,"What are you doing here? Get out!" + +But Samantha was brave, and said, "No! I am not going anywhere until you stop bossing around me and my friends." + +The bossy cave was mad, but it could see the determination in Samantha's eyes. So it agreed to stop being bossy and allowed Samantha to fill the cave with sand and water. + +With a smile, Samantha filled the cave with sand and water and watched as her friends and the animals from around the forest used it as a playground. The bossy cave was now a happy and fun cave, and everything in the forest was peaceful and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. She wanted to watch a movie, so she asked her mom for one. + +Jill's mama said, "But it is almost bed time, and the movies usually get dull when it is late!" + +Jill's face dropped and she said, "Please, Mama, can I please watch just one movie?" + +Jill's mama gave her a big smile and said, "Well, ok, just one movie and then it's time for bed." + +So Jill and her mama cuddled up together and watched the movie. And it was so much fun that even though it started to get dull and Jill wanted to watch one more movie, she remembered what her mama said and got ready for bed. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an old bed. It was very old and had been in the same place for a long time. + +One day, a small girl put her hand on it. She wanted to make it look better. + +"I'm going to make this bed complete!" she said. + +The little girl started to pick up things that were scattered around the bed and put them in her basket. Then, she got big blankets and put them on the bed. She put pillows and teddies on it too. + +Finally, the little girl stepped back and looked at her work. + +"Yes!" she said, proudly. "I made this bed complete!" + +She smiled and settled herself on it. She was so happy to give the old bed a new look. +A long, long time ago, there was an ancient castle. Every day, a beautiful flute could be heard coming from inside. + +One day, a young girl named Amy came to the castle. She peeked inside and saw a magical scene - a fire was burning in the fireplace, and a tall man was playing the flute. + +Amy asked the man, "What are you doing?" + +He smiled and said, "I am making music. Would you like to dance with me?" + +Amy nodded, and the man began to play the flute. Amy started to twirl and jump, feeling the melodic rhythm of the music and the warmth of the fireplace. She danced and danced, until the sun went down and the stars came out. + +When the music stopped, Amy thanked the man. He bowed, and said "It was my pleasure". + +From that night forward, Amy visited the castle every day and danced to the man's music. They both were happy. +Mama and Daddy were sitting on the sofa. They looked at each other sadly. "What should we do?" mama asked. + +"We have to test the crib," said Daddy. + +Mama sighed. "I know, but it looks so gloomy. Will it be safe for our baby?" + +Daddy smiled. "I'm sure it will be. I'm going to test it. Let's go see!" + +They walked over to the crib. Daddy tested the crib by shaking the four corners. Mama watched in worry, but was soon relieved to see the crib was stable. + +They both smiled. Daddy gave Mama a hug. The crib was safe for their baby after all! +One day, a boy named Tom decided to go on an adventure and search for something special. He had heard from his friend, Harry, about a special frog that lived in the nearby pond. Tom wanted to find this frog for himself and see if it was as special as Harry said. + +So Tom set off, but no matter how hard he looked, he could not find it. After searching all day, he began to feel discouraged. Suddenly, he heard croaking coming from a lily pad and he knew instantly what it was. + +He took a closer look and there it was, the special frog! It was a bright green colour and had a black spot on its back. But suddenly, it stopped croaking. + +“Why are you so quiet," wondered Tom to the frog. + +The frog looked up at Tom and said, “I am deaf, so I cannot hear you. But I am sure glad you found me.†+ +Tom smiled and called out to his friends, who had been searching for him, “I found the special frog!†+ +Everyone cheered and Tom knew that he had found something truly special. He had found a special, deaf frog! +Once there was a little boy. He was only three years old, but he was brave and adventurous. He was walking down the street when he saw something shining in the bushes. He got closer and saw a staff - it was sharp, beautiful and unique. He decided to take it home with him. + +He asked his mom, "Can I keep this special staff?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, but you need to be very careful with it, it looks very sharp." + +The little boy took his new staff home and practiced with it in his backyard. He was a fast learner and loved the feeling of using something so unique. Every day he would sharpen his skills, feeling stronger each time he held the staff. + +Soon, the staff became his best friend. He used it when he wanted to make light and when he wanted to make noise. Finally, the little boy had found something truly unique, something he could keep with him always. +One day, Sally was exploring with her friends in the forest. As she continued walking, she stumbled across a giant rock. She couldn't believe her eyes! Inside the rock was a shiny white gem. + +Sally exclaimed, "Look at this! A white gem inside a big rock!" + +Her friends gathered around and talked excitedly. + +"Let's take it home," one of her friends suggested. + +But Sally shook her head. "No, I think it should stay here. The rock is too big to move and this gem is a beautiful present from nature," she said. + +So Sally decided to leave the gem where it was. She and her friends made a small bed of moss and leaves around the rock to keep it safe, and they said goodbye and went home. From time to time, Sally returns to visit the rock and the white gem and she rocks back and forth and enjoys the beauty of nature. +Once upon a time there lived a very modest bird. One day the bird wanted to be free, so it flapped its wings and flew away. But as it flew, it noticed a small birdcage with a few openings. The bird decided to rest there for a while and chirped at the opening. + +Just then, a little girl with big eyes appeared. She said to the bird, "Do you want to come out and play?" The bird nodded and the girl went to find the door to release it. She opened the door and said, "Fly away, little one. Have a wonderful day". + +The bird flew away with joy in its heart. It flew away singing, free and happy. + +The little girl smiled and waved goodbye. It was a beautiful sight. She was happy to have helped set the bird free. +Once there was a boy named Tommy. He was only three years old. Tommy loved playing outside every day. + +One day, Tommy went outside to play, but it was too hot. He became very bored. + +Suddenly, he saw a big rock. It was so exciting! Tommy picked it up and threw it against a tree. The rock destroyed the tree! + +Tommy's mom saw what he did and said, "Tommy, why did you destroy the tree?" + +Tommy said, "Because it was too boring this week and I wanted to have some fun." + +His mom smiled and said, "That was very naughty. I think we should play some games together instead of destroying things." + +So they played together and had lots of fun. Tommy learned that it was better to have fun without destroying things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Sarah. She was very happy and loved the sun. + +One day, Sarah was walking in the desert. Suddenly, she saw a light. It was beautiful! She walked closer and she saw an oasis. + +Sarah said, "Oh, wow! An oasis! Can I eat here?" + +Suddenly, she heard a funny noise. It was an animal! It was a monkey. He said, "Yes, you can eat here. There is lots of yummy fruit!" + +Sarah was so happy! She ate lots of mangoes, apples, and bananas. Then, she was very full. The monkey liked Sarah so much, he invited her to come back to the oasis anytime she wanted. + +Sarah thanked the monkey and then she ran home. She was so happy and couldn't wait to tell her family all about her day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she loved to decorate. One day, she was in her room with her dad and she saw a big wheel. Her eyes grew wide with excitement. + +"Daddy, what is that?" she asked. + +"It's a wheel," he answered. "It's very powerful and it can help us decorate lots of things." + +They began to decorate the wheel with bright colors and pictures. Lucy smiled with delight and smiled at her dad. + +"It looks so beautiful!" she said. + +Her dad smiled and agreed. "Yes, it does. We can use this wheel to decorate lots of other things too." + +They spent the day decorating and enjoying the wheel together. When they were done, they looked at their work. + +"We made a brilliant wheel," said Lucy. + +Her dad nodded in agreement and smiled. "Yes, it's very powerful." + +From then on, Lucy and her dad used the wheel to decorate lots of nearby things. They had lots of fun and created a lot of beautiful decorations. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake. Jake was three years old, and he loved to play. One day, Jake was walking in the park with his parents. He saw a fancy fridge and wanted to get a closer look. His mom and dad said, “Let’s walk over and have a look." + +When Jake got to the fridge, he saw lots of pretty pictures and decorations on the side. It was so fancy! + +Jake asked his mom, “What does this big box do?†+ +“This is a fridge. We use it to keep food cold so it doesn’t spoil,†his mom said. + +“Wow!†said Jake. He watched as his dad opened the door and started to cover the food inside with foil. + +“Why do you cover the food, Daddy?†Jake asked. + +“The foil helps keep the food cold,†his dad said. + +Jake smiled and said, “That’s so cool!†+ +His parents laughed and they all hugged each other before they went home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to play with her toys and today she had a big jug. She held it up high in the air and threw it down on the floor. + +"Whack!" + +The jug hit the ground and flew up into the air. Jane laughed with joy and started to chase the jug. + +The jug bounced around the room, but Jane was quick on her feet and soon she was right behind the jug. She reached out and grabbed it tight. + +Jane held the jug in both hands and looked at it. It was smooth and shiny, with a big handle. She smiled and took it outside. + +Jane threw the jug up in the air and watched it come back down. She ran around the garden and chased after it. Suddenly, Jane heard a voice from behind her. + +"That looks like fun!" + +Jane turned around and saw her mom. She smiled and said, "Yes, it's so much fun!" + +With that, Jane and her mom played with the jug all afternoon. Chasing, throwing and laughing. It was the best day ever. +Teddy was a happy little bear. He liked playing in the garden. One day he went outside to play and found some jewelry in the flowerbed. "What is this?" he asked himself. + +He was so excited! He picked up the jewelry and ran to show it to his mom. "Mom, I found some shiny jewels!" he said. His mom smiled. + +"That's wonderful, Teddy," she said. "Would you like to play with them?" + +Teddy said yes, so he and his mom went outside to play. They put the jewelry in a box so it wouldn't get lost. Teddy was having lots of fun, but he noticed something strange. + +His mom wasn't happy. She was grumpy. "What's wrong, Mom?" Teddy asked. + +His mom sighed. "I think I lost my special necklace!" she said. "I wore it everywhere until it disappeared yesterday. I'm so sad." + +Teddy was sad too. He thought and thought until he had an idea. He smiled and said "Maybe I can help you find it!" + +Teddy and his mom looked in the garden, but they couldn't find the necklace. Then they looked in the flowerbed and Teddy shouted, "I found it!" + +Teddy and his mom were so happy! Teddy said, "See Mom, I found more jewelry!" + +They hugged, and +Once upon a time there was a big box. It was enormous! Jimmy and his mommy saw the box and wondered what was inside. + +Jimmy asked, "Mommy, what's in the box?" + +Mommy replied, "Let's listen and find out!" + +So they listened carefully. They heard lots of rustling coming from inside. Jimmy's eyes lit up with excitement. + +He shouted, "Mommy, I think there's something in there!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Let's open it and find out!" + +So, they opened the box and out popped a bunch of furry bunnies! Jimmy was thrilled and said, "Oh wow! Can I keep them mommy? Please, please, please?!" + +Mommy said, "Sure, you can keep them. But you have to promise to take care of them and listen when I tell you what to do." + +Jimmy nodded his head eagerly and exclaimed, "Yes, I promise!" + +From that day on, Jimmy and his mommy took care of their furry bunnies and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, Timmy was playing in the garden with his little car. He was having so much fun! Suddenly, he stopped and looked up, observing something strange in the sky. On this sunny day, he could see a tornado! It was spinning and roaring like a grumpy monster. Timmy felt scared, but he also wanted to get closer to it. So, he asked his mom: + +"Mom, can I see the tornado?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure Timmy, just stay close to me". + +They watched the tornado together. Mom was so fascinated by its power. She said, "Look Timmy, it's so amazing!". Timmy was scared, but he was also excited to be so close to the tornado. After a few minutes, the tornado started to move away. Timmy felt a little sad to say goodbye. + +Mom hugged him and asked, "Did you have fun observing the tornado?" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I did!". +Timmy was running in the park with his friends. He saw a big lime on the ground. Timmy's eyes lit up and he rushed over to pick it up. His friends followed close behind. + +"Look what I found!" said Timmy. + +"Wow! That looks amazing," said one of the friends. + +They all examined the lime. It was big, green and really juicy. + +"Let's make limeade," shouted Timmy. + +The friends agreed, and everyone started to rush over to Timmy's house. + +At the house, they squeezed the lime into a glass and added some sugar. Soon they had a delicious limeade. It was so popular that all Timmy's friends asked for a glass too. + +They all went back to the park and had a great time with their limeade. +Sammy was so excited to see the snow. She ran to the window in the morning and had to rub her eyes to believe it. + +"Mommy, look! Snow!" Sammy said excitedly. + +Mommy smiled. "Yes honey, it's beautiful isn't it?" + +But soon, the sun started to shine brightly and Sammy noticed the snow starting to melt. + +"Oh no! The snow is melting," Sammy said sadly. + +Mommy hugged her tightly. "Don't worry, it's only a mild winter day. Your snowman will still be here tomorrow, I promise." She said reassuringly. + +Sammy wiped her eyes and smiled. For now, she had math to do. She grabbed her pencil and pencil box and concentrate on all the numbers. Suddenly, Sammy smiled. Maths was fun! She started clapping and again, mommy smiled. + +"See how quickly you forget your worries," Mommy said and kissed her forehead. + +Sammy thought to herself - Yes, maths can certainly make bad days melt away! +Once there were two friends, Mrs. Smith and Grandpa John. Grandpa John was very elderly and his best friend was Mrs. Smith. Every week, Mrs. Smith would visit Grandpa John. She would bring him treats and they would spend the afternoon together playing games. + +One day, Mrs. Smith arrived with a surprise. She had brought a beautiful, red tie for Grandpa John! He was very excited. + +"Oh Mrs. Smith, this is the most wonderful present! Thank you so much," said Grandpa John, with a big smile. + +Mrs. Smith smiled back and said, "I'm so happy you like it, Grandpa John. Now, put it on and let's go for a visit. We can play some games and have lunch together." + +The two of them went off on their visit. They soon arrived at a park. Grandpa John thought it was wonderful that Mrs. Smith had chosen a special place for them to visit. + +They spent the day walking around, talking and eating lunch. When it was time for Mrs. Smith to go home, Grandpa John said goodbye with a hug and thanked her for the beautiful red tie. + +Mrs. Smith said, "I'm so glad you liked it. I will visit you again soon." + +Grandpa John smiled, waved goodbye and went back home with the red tie on. He felt very lucky to have a friend +One gloomy day, Jack was walking through the park. Suddenly, he heard a loud sound coming from behind him. He looked behind and saw a police man. + +Jack: "Hi there!", he said. + +Police Man: "You have to leave, now!" + +Jack did not agree with the police man. He shook his head and said ‘No!’ + +Police Man: "Why not?" + +Jack: "I want to stay!" + +The police man crossed his arms and frowned. He said, "You must leave now or I will call more police." + +Jack shook his head again and said, "No! I don't agree." + +After a short pause, the police man said, "Okay, fine. I won't call more police. But you have to go if you don't want to get into trouble." + +Jack: "Okay, I'll go." He then waved goodbye to the police man and ran off, never to be seen again. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She wanted to go for a walk in the town, so her mummy said she could. + +The town was very big and Lucy was very excited. She saw lots of red cars and buses, and the roads were so sparkly that she wanted to get out and play. + +When Lucy and mummy got to the park, Lucy spotted a giant red balloon! "Can I get it, mummy?" she asked. +"Oh, I'm sorry, sweetheart," her mummy said, "It's someone else's balloon." + +They kept walking around and soon they saw a big red shop. Lucy said, "Can I get a sweet, mummy?" +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes, you can get one if you like." + +So, Lucy got her sweet and they went back home. She was so happy and couldn't wait to tell her Daddy all about her lovely day in the town. +One day, Martha and her dad were at the harbor. Martha was excited because she had never seen so many boats before. + +"What are the boats doing here?" Martha asked her dad. + +Her dad explained that the boats in the harbor were there to stay. He said, "The people who own them come here to visit and to keep their boats safe." + +Martha was intrigued and looked out at the boats. She saw boats of all shapes and sizes. Some were bright and colorful and some were regular. She wanted to own a boat. + +"Can I own a boat?" Martha asked. + +Her dad smiled and said, "Not just yet, but you can come to the harbor to visit like all of these people do. Can you imagine owning a boat and coming here regularly?" + +Martha smiled, picturing herself in a boat at the harbor. It was a special thought that filled her with joy. +Once upon a time there was a naughty squirrel called Nell. She loved collecting nuts from the forest and bringing them back home. + +One day while Nell was searching for nuts, she saw a big shield near a tree. She was so excited because it looked like a perfect toy to play with. + +“This shield is mine!†shouted Nell. + +But then a fox suddenly appeared and said, “No way! That’s my shield!†+ +Nell was so sad, she thought she wouldn't be able to play with it anymore. But then the fox said, + +“I know what we can do. We can both fill the shield with nuts and when it’s full, we can share it.†+ +So Nell and the fox filled the shield with nuts until it was full. + +In the end, they had so much fun and the naughty Nell learned an important lesson: Sharing is more fun than always playing alone! +Once upon a time there was a clever little bug. She was the littlest bug in the world. Everywhere she went, she saw bigger bugs. + +The clever bug wanted to feel bigger too. One day she saw a big hill and thought that she could climb it. It was a tough challenge but the bug worked hard and did not give up. + +Finally she reached the top of the hill. When she looked around, the clever bug realized that she could see the entire world from her little spot! She felt so proud that she had completed such a big task. + +Just then, she heard a little voice. A butterfly had seen the bug climbing the hill and said to her, "You are so brave and clever! You did it! You climbed the hill and saw the whole world!" + +The bug smiled and said, "Yes, I am clever. I completed my goal." +Once upon a time, there was bright sun in the sky. It was warm and sunny and it made everything happy. + +Sally was walking in the grass and she smiled at all the flowers. She was so excited to see them bloom! + +Sally picked a flower and it was so wide and pretty. She twirled around with it like a fairy. + +She heard someone say, "That flower is so beautiful!" Sally looked around and saw a butterfly, smiling at her. + +"Thank you!" Sally said, "I'm so excited to pick this flower!" + +The butterfly fluttered it's wings and said, "I'm so glad that you are happy!" + +Sally smiled, twirled around once more, and ran off to show her flower to everyone. And they all smiled. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was ready to play a game. + +But when she opened the box, Emily saw that it was full of pieces. She didn't know what to do. + +"What are these pieces for? I don't understand," Emily asked her mum. + +Mum smiled and said, "It's a game called Surrender. You need to match the pieces to finish it." + +Emily was so excited! She spread the pieces on the floor and started to match them one by one. + +When Emily finished the game, she was so proud. She was ready to show mum how she had done it. + +Mum was so impressed. She clapped her hands and said, "Excellent job! You won the game!" + +Emily was over the moon. She was so happy she had surrendered to the challenge and won! +Mia was a 3-year-old girl who loved playing in the garden. One day, the sky became dark, and it began to rain. Mia felt sad and wanted to go back inside. + +As Mia was walking back, she saw a dry patch on the grass. She looked closer and noticed a little fairy sitting in the grass. Mia gasped in excitement. + +Mia spoke to the fairy. "Hello! What are you doing?" she asked. + +The fairy looked up and replied, "I need help to find my way home." Mia could tell the fairy was very sad. + +Mia quickly gained an idea. "Follow me," she said. Mia took the fairy under the porch, which was now dry and safe from the rain. The fairy thanked Mia for helping her. + +Mia smiled. She had enjoyed helping the fairy and gained a new special friend. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jamie and Sam. They were very different, but they were both very excited to go to the zoo together. + +At the zoo, Jamie and Sam saw many animals and went on lots of rides. They especially liked watching the lions play together. + +Then came time to leave, but Jamie and Sam couldn't find their mom and dad. They started feeling scared and alone. But then, Jamie had an idea! He told Sam to grab hands with him. Then, Jamie yelled out, "Let's unite and find our parents!" + +Sam cheered, "Yay!" + +The two friends held hands, and everyone in the zoo started helping them. Then, the security guard spotted their parents and safely brought them back. + +Jamie and Sam were so excited to be reunited with their parents! They were so happy that they hugged each other and promised to never forget the power of uniting. +Once upon a time, there was a famous toy. It was a special toy that many children wanted. Whenever it felt scared, it would ask for help. It needed someone to protect it. + +One day, a little girl named Sally heard the toy's plea. She was only three-years-old but she was really brave. Despite her age, Sally said she would be the toy's protector. The toy was so happy and thanked Sally for her help. + +Sally took the toy and brought it home. From that day on she looked after the toy very carefully. She played with it and made sure nobody else touched it. Every night she tucked the toy in with a fluffy blanket and said goodnight. + +The toy was so happy and thanked Sally every day. She was its best friend and always kept it safe. Together they had lots of fun, and Sally was famous for taking good care of the toy. She protected it always! +Once upon a time there was a mole who was extremely charming. He loved exploring the forest, meeting new animals and picking flowers. One day he went on a roaring adventure. As he bounced across the fields, he heard a loud roar. It scared him so much that he hid behind a bush. + +The mole called out, "Who is roaring so loud?" + +A large lion stepped out and said, "It was me! I was just looking for a friend to roar with." + +The mole was relieved and replied, "Well, I'd be happy to roar with you. This is a lot of fun!" + +So they roared together and made the forest shake. Even the birds in the trees sang along! Then they went their separate ways, with the mole feeling excited and brave. He had made a wonderful new friend and had a roaring good time. +One day, Billy was walking with his mom. They went to a big, green field. It was wild and full of fun. + +Billy saw a truck. He was so excited and ran to it. + +"Mom, mom! Look - truck!" he shouted. + +His mom smiled and said, "You can look, but don't touch." + +The truck was filled with fuel. It spread out all around. Billy saw that the fuel was everywhere and he wanted to pick it up. + +His mom saw and said, "No, Billy. That's not safe. Let's go to a different place. We can find something else to do!" + +Billy smiled and they ran off to find something fun to do. +Once upon a time there was a unique thief. He loved to steal things and take them away in his pocket. One morning, the thief saw a new toy in the shop window. The toy looked so special and was so colourful. + +The thief forgot all about being bad and decided to try and find a way to get the toy. He knocked on the door and a very friendly shopkeeper answered. + +The thief asked: "Please can I have the toy?" +The shopkeeper replied: "I'm sorry, I can't permit that. You must buy it." + +The thief was so sad, but he was a clever thief. He decided to try and think of another way to get the toy. After a few minutes, the thief came up with a plan. + +He said to the shopkeeper "Would you like to play a game? If I win, can I keep the toy?" +The shopkeeper thought for a moment then nodded. + +After a few minutes of fun, the thief was the winner. The shopkeeper smiled and said: "Well done! You can keep the toy!" + +The thief was so happy and excited. He thanked the shopkeeper and skipped away with his unique toy. +Once upon a time there were two good friends, Jan and Tom. They loved to do all sorts of fun stuff together. + +One day, Jan wanted to play a game of tag. Tom thought that was a good idea, so Jan said 'ok, let's go'. + +They ran and ran and ran, but Jan wasn't very fast. Tom kept running ahead and Jan kept getting farther and farther behind. + +Suddenly, Jan yelled out 'Hey Tom, I have an idea!' +Tom replied 'What is it?' +Jan said 'Let's reverse the game! You can be 'it' and I'll keep running away from you!' + +Tom thought that was fair, so they reversed the game. Jan ran away and Tom chased after him. + +Jan was fast and had lots of energy, so it was hard for Tom to catch him. But in the end, it was lots of fun and they laughed and laughed. + +The end! +Once there was a small mouse who was very hungry. He wanted to find some food so he could feel happy and full. + +The mouse raced around looking and looking then finally he saw a present sitting on the ground. He thought it might have food inside so he zoomed over to take a look. + +The mouse went up close and peeked in the box. He saw something inside but it did not look like food. + +Confused, the mouse asked “what is that?†+ +Suddenly a voice said “it’s a toy car!†+The mouse was still hungry so he asked “can I eat it?†+ +The voice answered “no, you cannot eat the car. But, I will give you something to eat if you will help me push the car around so it can zoom.†+ +The mouse was so happy he jumped up and down. He said “yes, I can help you!†+ +The mouse and the voice worked together to push the car and make it zoom all around. When they were done, the voice gave the mouse something delicious to eat. + +So the mouse was happy and full and he zoomed away with a full tummy. +Once upon a time, there was a big nosy lock. It had been there forever and nobody knew how to unlock it. All the other locks had buttons to press or keys to turn, but this one was different. + +One day a clever little girl called Lucy saw the nosy lock. She knew it must be unlocked and she wanted to try it. She scrunched up her face as she examined it. Then she knew what to do. She put her hand on the lock and turned it. + +There was a click and the lock opened wide. Lucy smiled with delight. She had done it all by herself! + +Just then the old man from the shop next door came by and saw the open lock. + +'Well done!' he said. 'You are such a smart little girl! How did you know how to unlock it?' + +Lucy smiled. 'I just tried turning it and it worked!' she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old and she wanted to learn new things. One day, Daisy found a tool that was light and shiny. + +Daisy asked her mom, "What is it?" + +Her mom replied, "It's a special tool." + +Daisy was so excited and asked, "What can I do with it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You can use it to learn new things. You can use it to build things, make things and see things in a different way." + +Daisy smiled and said, "I want to learn more. Can I use this tool?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, if you use it with care and listen to what I say, you can learn many wonderful things." + +So, Daisy started using the tool. She built her first toy and was so proud of what she had learned. Daisy's mom was very proud of her daughter and praised her for her hard work and creativity. + +Daisy was so happy that she had learned something new, and she was excited to learn more. She knew that with her new tool, anything was possible. +Timmy and his friend were playing in the park. Timmy was teasing his friend, pretending to be a lion roaring at her. His friend giggled with delight and ran away from him, gracefully hopping and bouncing around the park. + +Timmy shouted, "Come back, friend! I promise I won't tease you anymore." + +His friend giggled some more and replied, "Okay, but only if you run really fast!" + +Timmy grinned and started running after his friend, who was gracefully twirling and dancing around the park. But he was too slow! His friend laughed and kept teasing him. + +When they both got tired from all the playing, they sat down together and shared a big hug. They laughed and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a huge cold mountain. On the top of the mountain, there was a big house. Inside the house there lived a family - a mom, dad, and their daughter, who was three years old. + +One day, the little girl asked her dad, "What can I see from the top of this mountain?" Her dad smiled and told her, "You can see a big lake, with lots of trees and birds around it." + +The next day, the family went outside. When the little girl saw the lake from the top of the mountain, she was very excited. "See that?" said her dad. "That's the lake!" + +The little girl smiled. She asked her dad, "Can I swim there?" + +"Sure," said her dad. "But it may be too cold for you. We can try it some other day." + +The little girl smiled even wider. She asked her dad, "Can I display something there?" + +"What do you want to display?" asked her dad. + +"A picture," said the little girl. "A huge picture, so everyone can see it." + +So the next day, the family went back to the top of the mountain. The little girl took out her huge picture and placed it on the shore of the lake. Everyone who passed by the lake could see it and it made the little girl very happy. +Once there was a big bear called Bob. He lived in a special cave and he loved to send messages to all the animals who lived nearby. One day, he wrote a very delicate message and he put it in a special box. He was going to send the message to a friend but he wanted to make sure it wasn't seen by anyone else. + +Bob opened the box carefully and he removed the message from the box. He put it in a special glass bottle and then he said, "This message is for a friend. I hope it gets there safely." + +He corked the bottle tight and then he carefully put it in the river. He watched as the bottle bobbed gracefully downstream and he smiled. + +Suddenly he heard a voice behind him. "That looks like an interesting message," said a little squirrel. + +Bob rolled his eyes. "It's a delicate message," he said. "So don't peek!" + +The squirrel nodded and then ran away. + +Bob watched as the bottle bobbed away downstream, until it was out of sight. He knew that soon his friend would receive the special message. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Penny. Penny was three years old and she liked to explore things. One day, Penny wanted to explore her mom's cupboard. So she opened the cupboard and took out a few things. Suddenly, her mom came into the room and she became very worried. + +Mom: "Penny, what are you doing?" + +Penny: "I'm exploring the cupboard." + +Mom: "You need to put everything back and finish exploring the cupboard." + +Penny did as she was told and put everything back into the cupboard. She then finished exploring the cupboard, which was now nice and tidy. After that, Penny's mom was no longer worried. + +The end! +Mama peeked in the room. She was sad. She had a lot to do, but she wanted to see her little one. + +"Where are you?" Mama whispered. + +Then she heard a small voice. "Here I am Mama!" + +Mama smiled and tiptoed into the room. She saw her child playing with a few toys in the corner. He had a big smile on his face. + +Mama walked over and gave her child a hug. He hugged her back, and she hugged him even tighter. + +"I love you, Mama" the little one said. + +Mama teared up and kissed him on the forehead. She was so happy and thankful that she had her little one. Even when she felt sad, her child always made her feel better. +Once upon a time there was a sheep. He lived in a farm and he was very happy there. One day the sheep tried to run away from the farm. He wanted to explore and have some adventures, but he was a bit scared. + +Suddenly the sheep ran into a big, dark forest. He had never seen anything so scary in his life. The trees were tall, the shadows were dark, and the wind made strange sounds. + +The sheep was scared, but he kept going. He looked around and soon he saw a litte girl. She was playing in the forest and she looked friendly. + +The sheep walked up to her and said: 'Hello, can you help me explore this forest?' + +The girl smiled and said: 'Yes, I can help you! There are lots of fun things in the forest. Let's try and explore it together!' + +The sheep and the girl explored the forest together. They had a lot of fun. They climbed trees and chased butterflies. Then they saw a friendly bunny. They chased the bunny and laughed. + +By the end of the day they were best friends. The sheep said goodbye to the girl and ran back to his farm. He was so happy to be home and glad that he tried to explore the forest! +John was a little boy. He had a cube. He wanted to wipe it, but it was too thin. + +John looked around. He saw his mum and said, “Mummy, can you wipe my cube? It’s thin.†+ +Mummy smiled. “Yes John, I can wipe it. But it’s not too thick so I’ll have to be careful.†+ +John watched carefully as Mummy wiped the cube. She was very gentle and soon it was clean. + +John thanked Mummy and smiled. He was so happy to have a clean cube. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lulu. She was three years old. Lulu loved to draw and build things. + +One day, Lulu's mom told her about designing. "Designing is when you make a plan in your head and then use the plan to make something amazing," her mom said. + +Lulu's eyes lit up. She was so excited. She wanted to design something. + +She grabbed her favourite log and a pen. She sat down on the floor and started to design. + +Lulu was drawing plans and writing words. She worked for a long time and finally, her design was ready. She held up the log and looked at her design with pride. + +"Mom! I made a design, look!" Lulu said. + +Her mom smiled. "That looks amazing, Lulu. You did such a great job designing." + +Lulu smiled, feeling proud of herself. She had designed something amazing. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Lucy, who loved to play together. Every day, they would spend time running, laughing and exploring the great outdoors. + +One day, they spotted a naughty triangle high in the sky. Lucy was curious, but Jack knew they weren't allowed. + +"No, Lucy. We can't go up there," Jack said firmly. + +Lucy pouted. "Why not?" + +"Because it's naughty," Jack explained. "Let's find something else to spend our time on!" + +So the two friends spent the day playing tag, exploring nature and chasing butterflies. Although Lucy still wished she could have gone up to explore the triangle, she was happy to have spent her time with her best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird called Paul who loved to fly. He flew all day and all night, high above the trees and the sky. One day, Paul was flying when he saw something sparkly up ahead. As Paul flew closer, he realised it was a magical spell. + +He flapped his wings and hovered above the spell, and he read it out aloud. +"What a useful magical spell!" he thought. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared before him. "Would you like to use my spell?" she asked. +Paul was very excited. "Yes, please!" he said happily. + +The fairy waved her wand and Paul felt something special in the air. He thanked the fairy, and with two flaps of his wings, he flew away with a newfound power. He was sure that he would find lots of uses for the spell! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was a happy girl and she loved to play outdoors. One day, she went to the park to play in the sunshine. + +When she got to the park, the ground was wet and dirty. Jane frowned and shook her head. She didn't want to play in the mud. + +Just then, a butterfly flew by and asked why she was frowning. Jane looked up sadly and said, "The ground is too wet and dirty". The butterfly smiled and said, "Don't worry, Jane! I know why you should play here. There are lots of flowers here and I can show you how to pick them so that your hands don't get too wet and dirty". + +Jane smiled and thanked the butterfly. She was so excited that she ran off to pick the flowers and play with her friends. She played until it was time to go home, happily and happily when all the flowers were neatly tucked away. +Harry was a curious little boy. He was only three years old but he liked to explore. One day, he was walking in the park with his mom. He saw a beautiful bird on a branch. He wanted to get closer, so he climbed up the branch and sat on it. But it was very fragile and suddenly broke. He fell down from the tree and hurt his stomach. + +When Harry's mom saw what happened, she asked: “Are you okay, Harry?†+ +Harry nodded and said: “Yes, but it seat a little bitâ€. + +His mom was relieved to hear that. She said: “Be careful in the future. Some things are fragile and can hurt you. Take care of your stomach.†+ +Harry nodded and promised to be careful. He then ran off to explore some more, while his mom smiled and followed close behind. +Once upon a time there was a poor little boy named Thomas. He lived in a small house with his parents. + +One day Thomas wanted to find a new friend. He looked around but could not find anyone. + +Then, he heard a voice in his room. It was a small fairy called Daisy. Daisy said, "I can be your friend. All you need is a bit of thread." + +Thomas said, "Where can I find thread?" + +Daisy told him, "If you look around your house, you can find some." + +So, Thomas searched and searched. Finally, he found some red thread in his mum's sewing box. + +Thomas showed Daisy the thread and she smiled. Daisy said, "Just tie this thread around your wrist and I will be your friend forever." + +Thomas did as Daisy said and was so excited. He had a new friend at last. + +The End. +Grandma was in the kitchen baking a cake. Grandpa was in the living room, drawing a picture. He was using crayons. Grandma asked Grandpa, "What do you make? +Grandpa replied, "I'm making a rainbow for you." + +Grandma smiled and said, "Oh, that is so nice of you. Can I help?" +Grandpa said sure, so Grandma came over to help. + +They worked together for a little while, then Grandma got a little dizzy. She put a hand on her head and said "I think I need to take a break from all this color. It's making me dizzy." +Grandpa said he would finish the rainbow, so Grandma went to the kitchen to have a glass of water. + +When Grandma came back, Grandpa had finished the rainbow. She was very impressed and said, "That looks wonderful! You make a great rainbow with those crayons!" +Grandpa smiled and said, "Thanks, Grandma. I'm glad you like it." + +Grandma and Grandpa hugged each other and looked at the rainbow they had made together. +Mama and Abigail had a fun day. Mama took Abigail to the museum. They looked at lots of things. Abigail liked the shiny rocks and animals the best. + +Mama said, "Abigail, the museum is a special place. Can you tell me what you learned?" + +Abigail thought for a while. Then, she said, "We have to be gentle in the museum. The museum is not for playing. We have to be quiet and not make harsh noises." + +Mama smiled and said, "That's right, Abigail. You are very smart. We can come back to the museum and have more fun soon." +Mia and Tim were best friends. They loved to play all day long. +Yesterday was a special day. Mia went to the park and found a pale flower. She showed the flower to her friend Tim. Tim was so happy and excited! + +Mia asked, "Can I keep this flower?" + +Tim smiled and replied, "Yes! You should keep it." + +Mia thanked Tim and put the flower in her pocket. She felt happy and excited. Mia liked her flower and wanted to keep it forever. + +The next day Mia and Tim went to the park together again. They saw lots of flowers but none as pale and pretty as the one Mia found yesterday. Mia said, "I am so glad I kept my special flower." + +Tim smiled and said, "Me too." + +Mia and Tim both knew that the flower was their special secret. They were the only two who knew about the beautiful pale flower. +Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl. They were very happy and loved to play together. + +One day, the boy said, "Let's go on an adventure!" The girl was excited and they both ran outside. + +They came to a huge door and the girl said, "What's in here?" The boy said, "I don't know, let's enter and find out!" + +So, they opened the door and stepped inside. To their surprise, they found a huge meal. There were lots of delicious food and drinks. + +The girl said, "Wow! Let's eat!" The boy said, "Yes, let's eat and explore." + +So they started their adventure with a huge meal. It was the best adventure ever! +Sandy was walking through the park one day when she saw a rainbow in the sky. She wanted to get closer, so she ran over and chased it until it was out of sight. + +Suddenly, one of her friends, Kate, appeared from behind a tree. Kate had wanted to see the rainbow too and was feeling very jealous of Sandy. + +"It's not fair!" cried Kate. "I wanted to see it too and you chased it away all for yourself!" + +Sandy looked at her sadly. "I didn't mean to be selfish," she said. "I just really wanted to see the rainbow." + +Kate sighed and said, "I know, but that doesn't mean I don't want to see it too." + +Sandy smiled. "Maybe we can both find another one," she said, taking Kate's hand. + +Together they ran off, searching for another beautiful rainbow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who went on a walk. He wandered around the park, looking for something interesting. He loved the birds and the sunshine and felt the grass on his feet. + +The little boy then spotted a big black bird. He wanted to get closer, so he started to wander a little faster and quietly tiptoed across the grass. Just then, the bird flew away! + +The little boy kept wandering and he soon saw a buckle glimmering in the sun. It was shiny, golden and had a black diamond in the middle. He bent down and worded hard to pick it up, but it was stuck to the ground. + +The little boy heard a loud laugh behind him. He turned around and his eyes widened in surprise. A kind old lady was smiling at him. "That's my buckle," she said. "It's been stuck here for a long time." The little boy thanked the kind lady and started to wander away. + +The kind old lady said, "Wait! You can have it. I think you should have it, since it was you who found it." The little boy smiled and thanked the kind old lady and raced away, clutching the buckle tightly. + +The little boy wandered back home, feeling very proud of himself. He was smiling from ear to ear and he had a special, shiny buckle in his pocket. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The baby was very hungry and asked his mommy for a sandwich. + +So Mommy said, “Let’s go to the store to get a sandwich.†+ +The baby said, “Yay!†and they went to the store. + +Once they were at the store, they saw a big sandwich that looked yummy. So Mommy called the store lady and said, “Can we have that sandwich?†+ +The store lady said, â€Sure!†+ +Mommy got the sandwich and gave it to the baby. The baby was so happy! + +On their way home, the baby suddenly felt so helpless and scared. He could not find Mommy! He started to cry. + +Mommy heard the baby crying and called out to him, “It’s ok baby, I’m here!†+ +The baby was so happy to hear Mommy’s voice and quickly ran to her. They hugged each other and went home with the sandwich. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a deep ocean. In the ocean lived two fish, named Tom and Sally. Tom wanted to make Sally special, so he went looking for something special. + +After a long time, he finally found a diamond! He took it to Sally and said, "With this diamond, let us unite." + +Sally was so happy! She asked, "What should we do with this diamond?" + +Tom said, "Let’s make a necklace with it so we’re always together." So together, Tom and Sally made a beautiful diamond necklace. + +From then on, Tom and Sally were even closer. They went swimming through the deep ocean together, united by their special diamond necklace. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. He loved to play with boats. Today he decided to sail his boat in the sea. He called it the Blue Boat. + +Joe sailed the Blue Boat all day and eventually he spotted a whale! He was so happy. + +"Wow!" said Joe. "That whale looks healthy and strong!" + +The whale looked at Joe and said "Hi Joe! Where do you want to go?" + +Joe thought for a moment. "How about we sail to the island and have a nice picnic?" he said. + +The whale agreed and so Joe and the whale sailed away in the Blue Boat. They had so much fun together. + +The sun went down and it was time for Joe and the whale to head back home. Joe waved goodbye and said "Thanks for a wonderful day, whale!" + +The whale smiled and said "No problem Joe, see you soon!" +Once there was an enormous sad bear that lived in the woods. He lived alone there and he had no friends close by. One day, he heard a noise in the clearing. He looked and saw a small child, maybe three years old, sitting there and humming. The bear smiled and walked over to the child. + +"Hey there!" he said. + +The child nodded. + +"What's your name?" asked the bear. + +"Tommy," replied the child. + +The bear nodded. + +"Do you need some help?" he asked. + +Tommy nodded again. + +"Do you need some money?" + +Tommy nodded. + +The bear smiled and pulled a bag of coins from his pocket. + +"Here you go," he said, handing them to Tommy. + +Tommy smiled and thanked the bear. The bear smiled back and nodded. + +As the child walked away, the bear sighed. He was glad he could help, even if it was just with a small bag of coins. He felt a bit less lonely and was grateful for the brief interaction with the small child. +One day, Zuri went to the park with her mom. Zuri wanted to swing on the swings, but her mom wanted to work in the garden. + +"Mom," said Zuri, "I need to make smiley faces on the lawn!" + +"That's a wonderful idea," said her mom. She smiled, then told Zuri, "But first, we need to trim the lawn. It looks a bit long." + +So Zuri and her mom went to the lawn shed to get the scissors. Zuri asked her mom, "Who is going to do it?" + +"You can do it, Zuri. It's easy," replied her mom. + +Zuri nodded and grabbed the scissors. She got down on her hands and knees and started to cut the grass. She was being very careful and wise. + +After a while, her mom said, "You did a great job, Zuri! Now we can make the smiley faces." + +Zuri smiled and went to the lawn to make the smiley faces. After they were finished, both mom and daughter admired their work. "Yes, we did it!" cheered Zuri. +Once there was a girl called Alex. She was three years old and loved to play. Her favorite thing was her marble. It was shiny and round and the most special marble around. + +One day, Alex was playing with her marble outside in the park. She was clumsy and it rolled away down a hill. Alex ran after it and found it at the bottom. + +But when Alex got down there, she noticed that someone else had found it too. It was a big boy with dark hair. Alex asked him: "Can I have my marble back?" + +The boy held the marble in his hand and smiled. "This is my marble now," he said. "I found it at the bottom of the hill and I own it." + +Alex thought for a minute and then held out her hand. "We can be friends, then we can share the marble," she said. + +The boy smiled again and handed over the marble. From that day on, Alex and the boy were friends and every day they played together with Alex's special marble. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amelia. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, Amelia went to the park. She saw a beautiful flower and admired it. She wanted to pick it and put it in a vase at home. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said, "Don't pick the flower!" She looked around and saw an old lady. She was dressed in soft purple clothes. + +"Oh, I'm sorry," said Amelia. + +The old lady smiled at Amelia and said, "It's alright. I just want you to love and admire the beauty without taking anything away. I want to teach you how to be generous." + +Amelia nodded. The old woman gave her a special dish. It was made of clay and had a beautiful design. Amelia was happy. She thanked the old lady and said, "I will admire this dish forever." + +The old lady smiled again and said, "That's very generous of you". + +Amelia went home and placed the special dish in her favorite spot. She admired its beauty every day. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a nosy little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lucy was walking in a garden and saw a prune tree. She couldn't believe how big and tall it was. Lucy stood still and admired the beautiful tree. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard someone talking. It was her mum! Lucy ran to see what was going on. + +"What a lovely tree," said Mum. "Let's take some of the prunes home to make a delicious pie." + +Lucy smiled to herself. She was excited to help make the pie. She thought it was the best idea ever! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an old man who lived in an ancient house. Everyday he chatted with the animals who lived close by. + +One day, the old man was walking in the woods when he saw a potato. He went over to the potato and said, “Well hello there, little spud. Would you like to come to my house?†The potato simply said nothing in reply. + +The old man gently picked the potato up in his hands and said, “If you come with me, I will offer you a warm and comfy bed to sleep in, a roof to keep you dry, and lots of tasty things to eat.†+ +At this the potato smiled and said, “Yes please!†So the old man put the potato in his pocket and took it home. + +From that day on, the old man and the potato were the best of friends. They spent every day together and shared lots of laughs. And together they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old. One day, Emma wanted to eat a tomato for a snack. So, she went and picked one from the garden. She held it carefully in her hands and walked to the kitchen. + +When she reached the kitchen, she tried to cut the tomato with a knife. But she didn't know how. She got frustrated and started to pout. + +Then her mom saw her and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +"I want to eat the tomato, but I don't know how to finish it," Emma replied. + +Her mother smiled. "I can help you with that, honey," she said. She took the knife and cut the tomato in half. + +"There! Finishing it is a breeze," said Mom. Emma was very happy. She gobbled up the tomato and said, "Thanks for finishing it for me, Mom!" +Once there was a weak ostrich. He was so weak that he couldn't walk. One day, he heard the telephone ring. He was so curious that he crawled over to it and picked it up! + +"Hello?" said the weak ostrich. + +On the other line was a friendly voice. "Hi there! Can you hear me?" + +The ostrich nodded. + +"I'm calling because I know you're weak. I'm here to help," said the voice. + +The voice then asked the ostrich to try an exercise. The ostrich nodded yes. + +The voice gave the ostrich simple instructions like hopping and flapping his wings. After a few days of doing the exercise, the ostrich surprisingly became stronger! + +The ostrich was so excited, he could now walk and even run around! + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to spin in circles. Everywhere she went, Lucy spun. + +One day, Lucy was taken to the doctor's office. The doctor said she needed an x-ray. Lucy asked, "Why?" + +The doctor said, "We need to see inside you to make sure you are healthy." + +Lucy was a bit scared, but the doctor said the x-ray would not hurt. He said, "I promise it will be a good experience!" + +Lucy was a brave girl and allowed the doctor to give her an x-ray. As the doctor put the machine over her body, Lucy started to spin in circles. She spun and spun until the x-ray was done. + +The doctor checked the x-ray and said, "Good news! Everything looks great and you are very healthy." + +Lucy was so happy to hear the good news and started to spin even faster. She spun until she was all dizzy, and the doctor and his staff laughed and cheered. From then on, Lucy spun in circles everywhere she went and was always very happy and healthy. +Timmy was a nosy boy. He wanted to know what was going on everywhere he went. One day, he went to the store with Mommy and saw something strange. Sitting in the store was a carrot that was burning! + +"Mommy, why is the carrot on fire?" asked Timmy. + +"It's ok, Timmy. The workers just put the carrot in front of the oven to keep it warm," Mommy said. + +Timmy was so happy that he got the answer. He wanted to know why the carrot was burning, and now he knew. From that day on, Timmy was very nosy and asked lots of questions. But he learned lots of cool things too! +Jessie was walking along a lake when she heard a strange noise. She looked around and saw a duck making a sad sound. She stopped to listen and the duck spoke to her. + +"Please help!" said the duck. "I'm so lonely and I need a friend!" + +Jessie thought for a moment and then smiled. She knew just what to do. + +"I'll order a friend for you!" she said. + +Jessie took out her phone and called a friend. She told him about the duck and he agreed to come to the lake. When he arrived, he had a surprise. He brought a new duck friend for the lonely duck. + +The two ducks were so happy to see each other and splashed around the lake together. + +The selfish ducks didn't like this though. They were used to having the lake to themselves and they were mad that they had to share with others. + +Jessie laughed to herself. She was happy that she had made the lake a happier place. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and dad. They had a daughter who was three years old. Her name was Jane. + +One day, Jane and her mom and dad went to the park. Jane saw a big fence and wanted to go over it. She asked her mom and dad. + +Mom said, "No, honey. You have to behave. It is not safe to go over the fence." + +But Jane was impatient. She wanted to get to the other side of the fence and explore. She pleaded with her dad to let her climb over the fence. + +Dad just smiled. He said, "No, Jane. You need to behave. We can explore the park a different way." + +Jane was disappointed, but she listened to her mom and dad and didn't try to go over the big fence. + +The mom and dad were happy with Jane's good behavior. They took a walk around the park and it was a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a wild plane. It could zip up high in the sky. Mama, Daddy, and baby Toby were very excited to go on a plane ride. + +Toby looked out the window as the plane began to zip up into the sky. He asked his parents, "What's out there?" + +Mama and Daddy both smiled. "Let's explore, Toby!" said Daddy. + +Toby was so excited to fly away. He watched the plane zip over the trees and rivers. He saw the mountains and fields pass by quickly. It was so wild! Toby was having the most fun he ever had. + +Suddenly, the plane began to zip back down. Toby said, "Where are we going?" + +"We're heading back home now," said Mama. + +The plane zipped back to the airport, and Toby was sad to leave. He said goodbye to his wild plane ride and promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a very special guard. He was created to look after the animals in the forest. Every day he would walk around the forest, making sure all the animals were safe. One day he came across an ugly fox and he knew that something wasn't right. + +He said: "Why are you here all alone, little fox? Where is your family?" + +The fox answered, "I don't know. They all ran away and I'm scared." + +The guard replied, "Don't worry. I'll stay here with you and make sure you're okay." + +The fox was so happy. + +From then on, the guard would stay with the fox every day until it was time for the fox to spend time with its family again. The guard would create a safe and happy place for the fox, then go back to his usual job of protecting the forest. + +The animals in the forest were so thankful that the guard had been there to help the fox. +Once there was a little girl who was very excited. She really wanted to stir something. + +One day she asked her mom, “Mom can I stir something?†+ +Her mom said, “Yes you can! Let's make a cake! Stirring will help us mix the ingredients together.†+ +The little girl went and grabbed the bowl. She started to stir the ingredients carefully. She was trying so hard to make sure she was doing it just right. + +When the cake was finished, the little girl held it up and proudly said, “Look what I stirred!†+ +Her mom smiled at her and said, “It looks great! Stirring is a very valuable skill.†+ +The little girl was so proud of herself for learning how to stir. She couldn't wait to show off her new skill. +Once there was a boy named Johnny. He was three years old. He lived in a big house with his mom and dad. + +One day Johnny wanted to go to the park. He asked his mom and dad if he could. His parents said, "Yes, but be careful." + +So Johnny got in his stroller and off he went. At the park, he saw a beautiful bird. Johnny was so excited. He wanted to send the bird a message. + +So he yelled, "Hello, beautiful bird!" + +The bird turned around and said in a tiny voice, "Hello, Johnny!" + +Johnny and the bird talked for a while, then suddenly the bird flew away. + +Johnny couldn't believe it. He thought it was so cool to talk to a beautiful bird. He waved goodbye and said, "Bye, goodbye!" + +Johnny went back home to his mom and dad's house with a big smile on his face. He knew he would never forget his special day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Jenny. One morning, she got up early and put on her best dress. She was so excited to go on her first ever quiz! + +Jenny's parents were very generous and let her borrow their car. She jumped inside, started the engine and off she drove. + +When she got to the quiz, she felt very proud of herself. She saw lots of other children and adults too. They were walking up a big hill to the quiz. Jenny smiled to herself and followed them. + +Halfway up the hill, Jenny saw a boy who had stopped. He couldn't find the courage to rise higher. She walked up to him and said, "Come on! Let's rise. We can do it together!" The boy smiled, grabbed Jenny's hand and the two of them walked together up the hill. + +At the top, Jenny happily put on her quiz badge. She felt proud and brave for helping somebody else to rise. +Once there was a little hippo who lived in the jungle. She was quite selfish and loved to keep things for herself. She wouldn't even let her animal friends take turns when playing games. + +One day the animals were playing a game of hide and seek. When it was time for the hippo to hide, she slyly hid away all the other animals' ball. + +After an hour of searching, no one could find the balls! All the animals were so sad. + +The hippo finally revealed her selfishness and showed the other animals that she had hidden the balls. The hippo felt terribly regretful for what she had done and all the animals forgave her. + +From that moment on, the little hippo vowed to always be a kind and helpful friend to all the other animals in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Pat and the other was called Sam. They were having a lot of fun playing outside. + +Pat said, "Today let's go explore the fridge!" + +Sam replied, "Yes! What kind of food will we find inside?" + +Pat didn't know but said, "Let's go take a look and find out!" + +So Pat and Sam opened the fridge and noticed a big, green apple inside. They both looked at it and Pat mentioned, "I haven't seen one like that before!" + +Sam agreed, "That's really cool. Let's take it out and have a bite?" + +Pat said, "Yes! Let's do it!" + +So the two friends grabbed the big, green apple and took a big, juicy bite. They both felt so happy and excited that they decided to explore the fridge even more. + +The end! +Once there was a little girl who wanted to have a vine. She asked her mom for one, but her mom said it wasn't ready yet. So the girl asked when it would be ready. + +"It'll be ready in a few days," said her mom. + +The little girl was so excited and she couldn't wait to have her own vine. Every day she would check to see if the vine was ready. + +Finally, the day came and the vine was ready. The girl couldn't wait to get her hands on the vine. She was so excited she ran out to the vine and started playing with it. She loved it! + +The vine was now ready and the little girl had everything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Jenny and Jack. They lived in a forest together, and each day they would explore the outdoors. + +Today, Jenny said to Jack, "Let's play hide and seek!" + +Jack smiled. "Okay!" he whispered. + +They set off in search of the perfect spot. Jack spotted a big tree at the edge of the forest, with a big shady tent underneath. + +"This looks like a good spot!" Jack said. + +So they set up the tent, and Jenny counted - "1, 2, 3!" She then closed her eyes and started counting. Jack looked around, then crept into the tent and hid. + +When Jenny got to 10, she peeked inside the tent and said, "Ah ah ah! I see you, Jack!" Jack blushed and smiled. + +Finally, 36 minutes later, Jack was declared the winner, as Jenny was feeling lazy and had stopped looking for him. + +The two friends laughed, then jumped out of the tent and went off on a new adventure. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named David who wanted to find something unique. Every day he went searching in the woods. He hoped to discover something he had never seen before. + +One day, as he was walking, he heard a sound. It was a strange and beautiful whistle. He followed the sound, and after a while he saw a bright green bird! It was unique, with feathers of many different colours. + +David was captivated. He had never seen a bird like this before. He cautiously stepped towards the bird, hoping to get a closer look. But, suddenly, the bird flew away. + +David was sad, but he was also determined. He decided to try and follow the bird to its nest. He ran through the woods, never giving up. At last, he spotted the bird again and he saw that the bird had made it to its nest. + +However, the bird flew away the moment it saw David. The bird seemed to be delaying David from reaching its unique nest. David smiled and decided to come back the next day. He knew that with a bit of patience, he could eventually see the unique bird's nest. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a little girl. The mommy and the little girl were very happy. They were on a holiday together and they were having fun. + +One day, they were outside exploring when they saw something shiny. The little girl looked closely at the shiny thing. It was an old toy car! + +The little girl was delighted. She asked her mommy if they could keep the toy car and restore it. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Let's bring it home and try to restore it. I bet it'll be fun!" + +So they took the toy car home and started to restore it. They worked together and soon, the toy car was looking like new. + +The little girl was so happy. She thanked her mommy for helping her restore the toy car and for their wonderful holiday. + +Mommy said, "You're welcome. Let's celebrate with something delicious!" + +So the little girl and mommy went inside and had a delicious snack. It was the best holiday ever! +Mary and her dad were going for a visit. Mary was very young, only three years old. She was excited to go. + +They packed their bags, put on their coats, and grabbed their pan. + +"What are we gonna do at the visit, Daddy?" asked Mary. + +"We are going to cook some yummy food in the pan! It's gonna be a lot of fun," replied Dad with a cheerful smile. + +When they arrived at the place they were visiting, they saw that the weather was mild. The sky was bright and there weren't any clouds. + +"Let's make some pancakes in the pan," said Dad. + +Mary was so excited! She sat on a chair and watched her dad make the pancakes. She couldn't wait for them to be cooked. + +When the pancakes were ready, Dad put a large one on Mary's plate. It was golden brown and smelled delicious. + +Mary took a big bite of her pancake and smiled. "Yummy!" she said. + +The visit had been fun, and now it was time for Mary and Dad to go home. They packed their bags and put on their coats, and of course they took the pan with them so they could make pancakes again. +Bob was very excited to go to the park. He grabbed his ball, put on his shoes, and ran outside. When he got to the park, he noticed a big slide. It was tall, shiny and looked like a lot of fun. + +Bob smiled and started to climb up the ladder. When he got to the top, he turned around and looked down. The slide looked very long and slippery. He plopped down on his rump and began his descent. + +As Bob went down the slide, it became faster and faster. He was having so much fun! Suddenly, Bob lost his balance and he started to roll around on the bottom of the slide. He landed in a messy pile at the bottom. + +Bob started to cry. As he wiped his tears away, he heard a voice. + +"Oh dear," the voice said. Bob looked up and saw an old woman standing nearby. "That looks like it must have been a scary slide." + +Bob sniffed and nodded his head. "It was," he said. + +"But," the woman continued, "sometimes taking slides can become very exciting. Just try to stay on your bottom. Ready to give it another go?" + +Bob smiled and took a deep breath. He nodded his head, and he and the woman watched as he tried again. This time, Bob stayed in one spot and rode the slide to the bottom. He ended +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She was three years old and very tiny. She had a special toy that she took everywhere with her. It was a small teddy bear that she had had since she was a baby. + +One day Lily was out in the garden playing when her teddy bear slipped out of her hands. He flew over the fence and landed in a big field behind their house. + +Lily was very scared and started to cry. But then she saw that standing in the field was a big guard. He was wearing a shiny helmet and held a big stick in his hand. + +He saw Lily and said “Don’t worry little one. Let me help youâ€. He stepped into the big field and carefully looked around. Soon he found Lily's teddy bear. He was lying in a pile of leaves and was very fragile. + +The guard took out his hands and picked up the bear. Then he came back over to Lily and handed it to her. He said “here you go, all safeâ€. Lily held the bear close and smiled. + +The guard smiled back at her and said “There there. Everything’s okay now.†Lily thanked the guard and as she went home she felt much more comforted. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn girl. Her name was Mary. Mary was very excited, because today was her marriage day! She wore a pretty white dress and was smiling from ear to ear. + +Her husband was a strong man. He struck the floor three times to show people how strong he was. + +But Mary was still stubborn. "I don't want to be married!" she shouted. Everyone was surprised. + +Her husband spoke gently to her. "It's okay, Mary," he said. "We can be friends." + +Mary thought about it for a moment, then smiled. "Okay," she said. + +And that's how Mary and her husband finally got married. They were happy and they stayed married forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy and liked to play all the time. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She wanted to try and balance on the seesaw. Her mom said she could try. She got on one side and mommy got on the other side. + +She tried to balance, but it was too hard so mommy said "Let's put a friend on the other side, then it will be more fun". Soon, a little boy was on the other side and they balanced the seesaw. + +The little girl and her friend laughed and had lots of fun. Her mom watched and laughed too. But after some time, the little boy got too lazy and just wanted to sit on the seesaw without balancing. + +The little girl said to the boy "Let's balance it again. It's more fun that way!" The boy got off the seesaw and they both balanced it again, just like before. + +The little girl and her friend laughed and played on the seesaw for a long time and had lots of fun. +Once there was a wealthy family. They had a baby called Jade. She wanted to go outside and play but her Daddy wouldn't let her. + +Jade complained, "But Daddy, I want to go outside and play!" + +Daddy replied, "No, Jade, you are too small. It's not safe outside yet. Maybe tomorrow". + +Jade was not happy with Daddy's answer. She complained again, "But I want to go and play today!" + +Just then, a sparkly gem fell out of the sky and onto the ground. Jade saw it and was very excited. She ran over to pick it up, but it slipped through her fingers. + +She complained one more time, "But I want a gem!" + +Daddy smiled and hugged Jade. "It's okay, baby. I will take you to the gem store tomorrow. You can pick out a beautiful gem of your own." + +Jade was overjoyed. She smiled and hugged Daddy back. Daddy was right. The gem store was much better than outside, and Jade found a beautiful sapphire to take home with her. From then on, Jade was the happiest little girl in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a frog and a bee. They were best friends and they loved to play together. One day they decided to go on a picnic. + +The frog packed a lunch and the bee gathered the blankets and they set off to find the perfect spot. + +They soon arrived at the top of a hill. The frog spread the blankets out and said, "What a nice stay this will be!" + +The bee sat on a rock and smiled, "Yes! Let's relax!" + +The sun was shining and the day was warm. The frog and the bee played tag and laughed. + +But after some time, the frog said, "This tag is getting hard. Let's take a break and relax." + +The bee smiled and said, "Sounds like a plan!" So the two friends found a nice shady spot to sit and relax together. + +They enjoyed spending the day together, relaxing in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a giant. He lived in a rich area on top of a mountain. He used to mark the trees with a big red X. + +One day, a little girl came to the mountain. She looked up at the giant and shouted, "Hello! My name is Emily. What are you doing with the tree?" + +The giant smiled and said, "I'm marking it. This is my special tree and I want everyone to see it." + +The girl smiled back at him. She asked, "Can I help you mark the tree?" + +The giant nodded and said, "Yes, you can. The tree needs lots of X's. Let's make it look extra special!" + +So Emily and the giant spent the rest of the day marking the tree with red X's. They both worked hard and had lots of fun. When they were finished, the tree was bright and shiny. + +The giant thanked Emily for her help and said, "Whenever you come to this mountain, remember to look for my special tree!" + +Emily smiled and said, "I will. Thanks!" Then she ran off to explore the mountain and find more exciting things. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Timmy. He was so excited for the winter to start. One day, Timmy woke up and looked outside the window. There was a beautiful blanket of white snow covering everything. Timmy quickly jumped out of bed and ran downstairs. He looked everywhere for his warm, red scarf. Finally he found it tucked away in a drawer. He was so excited to wear it. + +When Timmy put on his scarf, he heard someone tapping at the front door. A voice called out "Timmy, are you ready? Let's go make a snowman!" + +It was Timmy's best friend Benny. Timmy opened the door, and the two boys ran outside full of excitement. They happily built a big snowman in Timmy’s garden and laughed and giggled the whole time. After they finished their work, they hugged the snowman and said goodbye. + +Timmy and Benny raced home, full of joy and excitement for the wonderful day they had just had. They knew this winter would be the best ever! +Billy and his dad were outside in the park. They were playing baseball. Suddenly, Billy swung his bat and hit a long ball. He ran to get the ball and smiled when he got it. + +Suddenly, out came a nosy dog. "Arf!" he barked. "No!" said Billy's dad. + +But the dog wanted to play too. He grabbed the baseball and ran away with it. Billy and his dad laughed and smiled at each other. + +Billy chased after the dog, shouting, "Give the ball, doggy! Give it back!" + +But the nosy dog was too fast. Just then, a little girl came to help. + +"Please stop!" she said to the dog. "Billy needs his ball." + +The nosy dog looked up and smiled, then he dropped the ball. Billy quickly grabbed it and smiled again. + +"Thank you!" said Billy. + +The little girl smiled back and said, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time there was a naughty model. He was so naughty that his parents, who loved him very much, decided to measure him to keep him in line. + +So, every day for a period of time his parents would measure him with their measuring tape. + +The naughty model grumbled and ignored their attempts to keep him in line. He felt the measuring was a waste of time and he felt the tape held him back. + +One day his parents had enough. With a stern look they told him:"If you don't stop being naughty we won't measure you anymore." + +The model was astounded. Without any measuring he would never be the same! + +But his parents were wise and he realised that the measuring was good for him and he stopped being naughty. From that day on he was a much more respectful and understanding model. He was no longer so ignorant. +One day, Daisy the dog and Morty the cat were playing together in the garden. The sun was out and it was a cool day. + +Morty: "Let's do something fun!" + +Daisy: "Ok, let's race around the garden!" + +So the two animals started running around in circles, chasing each other. They got faster and faster until they had to stop and catch their breath. + +Morty: "Let's do something else!" + +Daisy: "I have an idea - let's reverse! You can do it, Morty." + +Morty: "Ok, I'll try it! How?" + +Daisy explained that Morty should stand up and walk backwards, just like when they were running earlier. Morty thought it sounded like fun and started walking backwards around the garden. + +Morty: "Wow, this is cool! Daisy, why don't you join me?" + +Daisy did and the two animals had a great time reversing around the garden. Suddenly, Daisy stopped and smelt something. + +Daisy: "What's that?" + +Morty: "It smells like salt!" + +The two animals looked around and saw that a bag of salt had been left unopened in the garden. + +Daisy: "Let's get the salt and did you know, salt can make things taste yummy!" + +Morty +Hunter was a little boy. He wanted to play hide and seek with his friends, but they were all busy. So, he decided to play by himself. He went outside to find a good hiding spot. + +He found a tree with a big leaf. He grabbed the leaf and wiped it off. Then he put it on his head. He was now a hunter! He was ready to go find a hiding spot. + +He looked around for an easy spot. He saw an old tree with lots of branches. He knew this was a perfect spot. He quickly jumped up and hid behind the branches. + +He waited patiently for what seemed like forever. Suddenly his friends came around the corner! He couldn't believe it! He was so happy to see them. + +"You found us!" they said. "Let's play! Go find us!" + +Hunter jumped down from the tree and ran as fast as he could. He was so excited to play. When he found them he yelled "I found you!" + +His friends laughed. They had a wonderful time playing hide and seek! +Once, there was a boy. His name was Jimmy. He was three years old. He was curious about the world around him. + +Jimmy was in his house, playing with his toys. He looked up and noticed the big, clean cabinet in the corner of the room. He was curious about it. He wanted to know what was inside. + +Jimmy ran over to the cabinet and grabbed the handle. Just when Jimmy was about to pull it open, his mom came in and said, "Jimmy, don't strike that cabinet!" Jimmy shook his head and stepped away. + +Jimmy said, "Ok, Mommy. I won't strike it. Can I open it?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can open it. But be careful. There may be something fragile inside." + +Jimmy opened the cabinet and discovered a bunch of fancy dishes. He touched each one carefully and marveled at them. + +What a surprise! Jimmy thought. He was so happy to find something so neat and clean inside the cabinet. He put all the dishes back carefully and shut the cabinet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a deer in her backyard. "Look, mommy! A deer!" she said. + +Her mommy said, "Yes, dear. Be careful, though. Sometimes deer can be dangerous." + +Lily watched the deer for a while and then went to play in the sandbox. She saw a filthy bug crawling in the sand. "Ew, a dirty bug!" she said. + +Suddenly, a bird flew down and tried to catch the bug. "Fly away, bug! Fly away!" Lily yelled. + +The bug flew away and the bird flew up into the sky. Lily smiled and continued to play in the sandbox. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to play and run around in the fields. One day, while playing, he found a big loop made of rope. He thought it was fun to jump through it, so he did it over and over again. + +As he was jumping through the loop, he realized that it was getting harder and harder to do. The rope was old and rough, and it was hurting his fur. Hoppy didn't want to give up though, he hoped he could keep jumping through the loop forever. + +But then he remembered something his mom had told him: "If something doesn't feel smooth and good, don't keep doing it." So, Hoppy decided to stop jumping through the loop and find something else to play with. He realized that sometimes it's better to let go of something that isn't good for you, even if it seems like fun at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety who loved to sing. One day, Tweety was flying when she saw a big egg on the ground. She wanted to know how many eggs there were, so she counted. "One, two, three," she said. "There are three eggs!" + +Suddenly, she heard a loud crack! The egg was breaking! Tweety was scared but also curious. She peeked inside and saw a baby bird. "Hello, little one!" she chirped. The baby bird was very bossy and demanded food. Tweety didn't know what to do, but she tried her best to find some worms for the baby bird. + +From that day on, Tweety visited the baby bird every day and they became good friends. The baby bird was still bossy, but Tweety didn't mind. She was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pears. One day, her mom gave her a beautiful pear to eat. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend came over and asked for a pear. Lily didn't want to share her beautiful pear and said no. Her friend was sad and went home. + +Later that night, Lily couldn't sleep. She felt bad for not sharing her pear. She realized that it's important to turn and be kind to others. The next day, Lily gave her friend a pear and they played together. Lily felt happy and learned that sharing is important. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat in the sea. The boat had a big anchor that kept it in one place. The anchor was very tight, so the boat didn't move. + +One day, the boat saw a little fish come swimming by. The fish was very small and looked scared. The boat wanted to help the fish, so it called out, "Come here, little fish!" + +The fish was happy to see the boat and came closer. The boat said, "Don't be scared, little fish. I won't hurt you. Do you want to play?" The fish was so happy to have a new friend and they played together all day. + +When it was time for the boat to go, it said goodbye to the fish and pulled up its anchor. The boat sailed away, but it knew it would come back to visit its friend, the little fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to walk in the park with his mommy. One day, they went for a walk and Timmy saw a squirrel. He said, "Mommy, look! A squirrel is running up the tree!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, Timmy, it's because it's fall season. The squirrel is alert because it needs to gather nuts for the winter." + +Timmy was excited to learn about fall season and how animals prepare for winter. They continued their walk and saw many more animals getting ready for the cold months ahead. Timmy was happy to have learned something new and couldn't wait to tell his friends. +Once upon a time, a little rabbit named Rosie went to the market with her mom. They saw a big pile of red radishes. Rosie loved radishes, so she asked her mom if she could have one. Her mom agreed and gave her a shiny red radish. + +Suddenly, a sneaky fox appeared out of nowhere and tried to steal Rosie's radish! But Rosie was quick and held onto it tight. The fox ran away, disappointed. + +Later that day, Rosie and her mom went to a magic show. The magician showed them a fake rabbit in a hat. Rosie thought it was funny, but her mom knew it was fake. + +The next day, Rosie and her mom went back to the market. This time, they saw the sneaky fox trying to steal a radish from someone else! Rosie remembered how she held onto her radish and warned the other person. The fox ran away again, without any radishes. Rosie felt happy that she helped someone else keep their radish safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite dress with a button on it. One day, she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my button is gone. Can you help me find it?" + +Her mom looked around and found the button on the floor. But it was dull and didn't look nice anymore. Lily demanded, "Mommy, can you fix my button? I want it to be pretty again." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. I'll sew it back on and make it shiny again." Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, mommy. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car with a motor that made it go vroom vroom. One day, Lily was playing with her car outside when she saw a big dog coming towards her. She felt nervous because the dog looked scary. + +Lily's mom saw the dog too and quickly ran outside. She picked up Lily and held her tight to prevent the dog from getting too close. The dog barked and ran away. Lily's mom told her that it's important to be careful around animals and to always ask for help when feeling nervous. + +Lily was happy that her mom kept her safe and she hugged her tightly. She also remembered to take care of her toy car's motor so it could keep going vroom vroom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and imagine new things. One day, Lily's mommy brought her a big box filled with colorful blocks. Lily was so happy because she loved to create new things with blocks. + +Lily started to build a tall tower with the blocks, but suddenly she heard a loud noise. It was her daddy coming home from work. He had a surprise for Lily. He brought a remote control car that could zoom around the house. Lily was so excited to play with the new toy. + +After playing with the car for a while, Lily had an idea. She wanted to create a ramp for the car to zoom off of. She gathered some blocks and built a ramp. Then, she placed the car at the top of the ramp and let it zoom down. It was so much fun! + +From that day on, Lily loved to create new things with her blocks and play with her zooming car. She was so happy that her toys were available to play with whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a driver who drove a regular bus. The driver loved to go on long drives and take people to different places. One day, the driver was driving his bus when he saw a red light. He stopped the bus and waited for the light to turn green. + +Suddenly, another car came and hit the driver's bus. The driver was hurt and couldn't go to work anymore. The people who used to ride the driver's bus were sad because they had to find a new driver to take them to their regular places. The driver was sad too because he loved his job and couldn't go anymore. + +From that day on, the driver had to stay at home and rest. The people who used to ride the driver's bus had to find a new driver and go to their regular places without him. The driver missed his job and the people he used to take on long drives. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her cook dinner. She gave him a bottle of oil and asked him to pour it into the pan. Timmy accidentally split the oil on the floor, but his mom said it was okay and they cleaned it up together. + +Later that night, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. They found a weird bug crawling on the ground. Timmy thought it was funny because it had a big head and small legs. They watched the bug crawl around for a while before it disappeared into the grass. Timmy went home happy and told his mom all about the weird bug he saw. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat. The cat lived in a house with a mommy and a daddy. One day, the cat went outside and saw a motorcycle. The motorcycle was shiny and made a loud noise. The cat wanted to play with the motorcycle, so it jumped on it and started to stir the handlebars. + +Suddenly, the motorcycle started to move and the cat couldn't control it. The motorcycle went faster and faster until it crashed into a tree. The cat got hurt and had to go to the vet. The mommy and daddy were very sad and wished they had kept the cat inside. From then on, they made sure to keep the cat safe and sound in their house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color yellow and her favorite thing in the world was her yellow dress. One day, Lily's mommy told her that her birthday was coming up soon and she was going to have a party. Lily was so excited and she couldn't wait to wear her yellow dress to her party. + +But on the day of her party, Lily's dress was gone! She looked everywhere in her room, but she couldn't find it. She started to cry because she didn't want to wear anything else. Her mommy told her not to worry and they would test all the other dresses to find the perfect one. + +They tried on many different dresses, but none of them were yellow. Lily was sad because she really wanted to wear her favorite color. But then, her mommy had an idea. She went to the store and bought yellow fabric. She sewed Lily a beautiful yellow dress just in time for her party. Lily was so happy and she had the best birthday ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily wanted to know Teddy's opinion about her new dress. She squeezed Teddy tight and asked him if he liked it. Teddy didn't say anything, so Lily thought he didn't like it. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy with a weird hat. It had feathers and bells on it. Lily thought it was funny and wanted to try it on. The boy let her wear it and Lily felt silly, but she liked it. + +When Lily went home, she hugged Teddy again and told him about the weird hat. She asked him what he thought about it. Teddy just smiled and Lily knew that he liked it too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to crawl around his house like a little bug. One day, he saw a big rocket in the sky and it looked like it was going to the moon! Timmy was so excited and he wanted to go to the moon too. + +Timmy asked his mommy if he could go to the moon and she said no, it was too far away. But Timmy was an honest boy and he promised his mommy that he would be safe and come back home. So, his mommy let him go on the rocket to the moon. + +Timmy had so much fun on the moon, he bounced around like he was on a trampoline. But he missed his mommy and wanted to go back home. So, he crawled back into the rocket and flew back to Earth. When he got home, he hugged his mommy and told her all about his adventure on the moon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a cozy sweater that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a big jar of sour candy. She asked her mom if she could have some, but her mom said no because it had too many numbers in it. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a puppy outside the store. She ran outside to play with the puppy and forgot all about the sour candy. She played with the puppy for a while and then went back inside with her mom. + +On the way home, Lily saw a rainbow in the sky. She pointed to it and told her mom that it was the prettiest thing she had ever seen. Her mom smiled and said, "It's because you have a kind heart, Lily." And Lily felt happy knowing that she didn't need sour candy to make her feel good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy some new toys. Lily was so happy and excited to see all the toys in the store. She picked up a doll and showed it to her mom. Her mom asked her, "Do you really need this doll? Is it valuable to you?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "No, I don't really need it. It's not valuable to me." Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. We should only buy things that are valuable to us and make us happy. Otherwise, we will just feel uncomfortable with too much stuff." Lily learned an important lesson that day and was happy to play with her old toys at home. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Benny's friend brought out a chess board. Benny didn't know how to play chess, but he thought the pieces looked cool. + +As they played, Benny's friend offered him a sweet piece of candy. Benny was very happy and thanked his friend. But then, Benny accidentally knocked over the chess board! His friend was upset, but Benny said sorry and they were still friends. + +After that day, Benny learned how to play chess and he and his friend had lots of fun playing together. Benny still loved to hop around, but now he also loved playing chess and eating sweet treats with his friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny watch on her wrist that she loved to look at. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and saw a smooth slide. She climbed up the ladder and went down the slide. It was so much fun! + +After playing for a while, it was time to go home. Lily's mom said, "Lily, please shut the gate." Lily went to the gate and pushed it closed. She was very helpful. Then, they went home and Lily showed her dad her new watch. He thought it was very pretty. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily hid behind a big piece of furniture in her house. She accidentally knocked it over and it broke. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and said, "Lily, you need to be careful with the furniture. It's not a toy." + +Lily felt sorry and said, "Mommy, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break it." + +Her mom replied, "It's okay, Lily. Just help me clean up the mess and we can fix it together." + +Lily and her mom worked together to clean up the broken furniture and then they went to the store to buy glue to fix it. When they got home, Lily helped her mom bow the pieces back together. From that day on, Lily knew to be careful around the furniture and to always say sorry when she made a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Stripey. Stripey lived in a big field with lots of other animals. One day, Stripey was walking around when he saw a big, juicy apple. He wanted to eat it, but he knew it belonged to someone else. + +Just then, a monkey came by and saw the apple too. "That apple looks yummy," said the monkey. "Can I have it?" + +Stripey felt guilty for wanting the apple, but he didn't want to give it to the monkey. He shook his head and said, "No, I saw it first." + +The monkey was upset and started to argue with Stripey. They both wanted the apple and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a wise old owl flew down from a tree and said, "I have an idea. Why don't you both share the apple?" + +Stripey and the monkey nodded their heads in agreement and happily shared the apple together. From then on, they became good friends and always shared their treats with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to wash with her favorite shampoo. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we're going to the pool today. Don't forget to put on sunscreen and wear your hat." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mom. I'll put on sunscreen and wear my hat." + +At the pool, Lily had so much fun swimming and playing with her friends. After a while, she got out of the pool and went to get her towel. But when she reached for her shampoo, she realized it wasn't there. She asked her friends if they had seen it, but they shook their heads. + +Lily started to worry because she didn't want to go home with wet hair. Just then, a kind lady passed by and said, "Excuse me, little girl. Is this your shampoo?" She held out a bottle of shampoo that Lily recognized as hers. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, that's my shampoo! Thank you so much! You're so good!" From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her shampoo close by. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. They walked on the grass and Tim saw a squirrel. The squirrel was on the ground and it looked at Tim with its big eyes. Tim stared at the squirrel for a long time. + +Suddenly, Tim felt something in his foot. He looked down and saw a ladybug. The ladybug was crawling on his foot! Tim was surprised and tried to shake his foot to make the ladybug go away, but the ladybug was persistent. It stayed on Tim's foot. + +Tim's mom saw the ladybug and told Tim to be careful not to hurt it. Tim smiled and watched the ladybug crawl up his leg. He was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with markers on her white cloth. One day, she got a new green marker and she was so happy. She started to draw on her cloth but accidentally marked on the table too. + +Her mom saw what happened and said, "Lily, we don't mark on the table. It's not good." Lily felt sad and realized she made a mistake. Her mom told her that it's important to be careful with our things and not to mark on things that aren't meant to be marked on. + +From that day on, Lily was careful with her markers and made sure to only mark on her cloth. She learned that it's important to take care of our things and not to make unnecessary marks. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to church with his family every Sunday. One day, Timmy's friend Billy asked him, "Can I come to church with you?" Timmy happily replied, "Yes, you can come with me!" + +On Sunday, Timmy and Billy walked to church together. They put on their best clothes and held hands as they walked. When they arrived at church, Timmy introduced Billy to his family and friends. Everyone was friendly and welcoming to Billy. + +During the service, Timmy and Billy sat next to each other and listened to the pastor. After the service, Timmy asked Billy what he thought of church. Billy smiled and said, "I liked it a lot, it was very friendly." Timmy was happy to hear that and said, "I'm glad you came with me, we can come to church together every Sunday!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to play a game where they had to find a special flag hidden in the park. + +Timmy and his friends searched all over the park, but they couldn't find the flag. They were about to give up when Timmy had an idea. He remembered that his dad had a modern map of the park. He ran home to get it and brought it back to his friends. + +With the help of the map, they were able to complete their mission and find the flag. Timmy felt proud of himself for thinking of using the map. From that day on, he knew that sometimes it's good to think outside the box to complete a task. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's mom told him they had to hurry to get to the park. Timmy didn't want to be late, so he put on his shoes and ran to the car. + +As they were driving, Timmy saw a big group of people walking in a line. His mom told him they were marching in a parade. Timmy thought it was fun to watch the people march and wave their flags. + +After the parade, Timmy and his mom went on a walk in the woods. Timmy saw a mysterious cave and wanted to explore it. His mom said it was too dangerous, but Timmy was curious. He peeked inside and saw a bat hanging upside down. Timmy was scared, but also excited to have discovered something mysterious. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very lucky because she had a big fridge in her kitchen. One day, Lily wanted to make a sandwich but she didn't have any cheese. She asked her mom if they could go to the store to buy some cheese. + +Mom said, "Let's check the fridge first." They looked in the fridge and saw that they had some cheese. Lily was so happy! She wanted to join her mom in making the sandwich. They put the cheese on the bread and added some ham. The sandwich was delicious! Lily was so happy that she got to help her mom and that they didn't have to go to the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite object, a shiny red ball. She loved playing with it every day. One day, while playing in the park, she accidentally threw the ball too hard and it rolled away. She couldn't find it anywhere and started to cry. + +A boy named Timmy saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. She told him that she lost her favorite ball. Timmy wanted to help her and they started looking for it together. They searched high and low, but the ball was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was feeling gloomy and sad, but Timmy told her not to worry. He said they could ask the park ranger if anyone had found the ball. They went to the ranger and asked, and luckily, someone had turned it in. Lily was so happy and thanked Timmy for helping her find her favorite object. They played with the ball together and became new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Happy. Happy loved to fly and soar high in the sky. One day, Happy saw a big bird who looked very hungry. Happy decided to share his meal with the big bird. Happy's meal was a lovely sandwich with cheese and ham. + +The big bird was very grateful and thanked Happy for his kindness. From that day on, Happy and the big bird became good friends. They shared their meals and flew together in the sky, feeling happy and free. + +The moral of the story is that sharing is caring. When we share with others, we make new friends and spread happiness. And just like Happy and the big bird, we can soar high and enjoy life together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat. The cat liked to run around the house and play with toys. One day, the cat saw a parade outside. The people in the parade were marching and playing music. The cat wanted to join in, so it ran outside and joined the parade. The cat marched and danced with the people, having lots of fun. After the parade, the cat ran back home and took a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with many other bees. One day, Buzz's mom asked him to go out and collect some nectar from the flowers. Buzz was excited but also a little scared. He had never gone out alone before. + +Buzz flew around the garden, collecting nectar from the flowers. He was doing a good job and felt proud of himself. Suddenly, he saw a big flower that he wanted to collect nectar from. But there was a problem - there was a spider on the flower! + +Buzz was scared and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered what his mom had told him. She said, "If you ever see a spider, just fly away as fast as you can. Spiders can't catch bees." So Buzz managed to fly away from the spider and return to the hive with his nectar. + +When Buzz got back to the hive, he told his friends about the spider. They were all scared too. But Buzz said, "Don't worry, I know what to do. If we ever see a spider again, we'll just fly away as fast as we can. We're ready for anything!" And from that day on, Buzz and his friends were always ready to fly away from spiders. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch the birds fly and sing in the trees. One day, Timmy's daddy took him to see a big train. The train had a lot of coal in it that made it go choo-choo. Timmy thought it was so cool! + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy made some cookies. Timmy helped her mix the dough and put them in the oven. When they were done, Timmy was so happy because they turned out successful! He ate them while watching his favorite cartoon on TV. + +Timmy had a fun day and went to bed dreaming of more adventures to come. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play in the forest and eat yummy carrots. One day, Fluffy's tummy started to hurt and he felt very sick. His mommy bunny gave him some medicine to make him feel better. + +But Fluffy didn't like the medicine. He thought it tasted yucky and he didn't want to take it. He ran away from his mommy and hid in a bush. Fluffy's mommy was very worried and tried to find him. + +After a while, Fluffy started to feel worse. He was very tired and couldn't play anymore. He knew he needed the medicine to help him feel better. So, he came out of the bush and let his mommy give him the medicine. As soon as he took it, he felt much better. Fluffy was happy that he released his fear of the medicine and took it to feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a skeleton in the park. She was scared at first, but then she realized it was just a decoration for Halloween. + +Lily's friend, Max, came over to play. "Wow, I admire your skeleton, Lily!" Max said. Lily felt proud that she had something cool to show her friend. + +As they played, Lily's dog, Spot, ran over to them. "Spot is so loyal," Max said. Lily smiled and agreed. Spot always followed her around and protected her. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came outside and told her it was time to go inside. "Goodbye, Max!" Lily said. "Thanks for admiring my skeleton and playing with me." Max smiled and said, "Goodbye, Lily. And tell Spot he's a loyal dog!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom made her favorite food for dinner. It was spaghetti with meatballs and Lily loved it so much. She ate it all up with her fork. + +After dinner, Lily's mom told her to go to bed. But Lily didn't want to go to bed yet. She wanted to watch her favorite cartoon on TV. So, Lily asked her mom if she could stay up a little longer. + +Lily's mom said no and told her to go to bed. Lily was upset and started to stare at her mom. But then, her mom said, "If you go to bed now, we can have pancakes for breakfast tomorrow." Lily's eyes lit up and she happily went to bed. The next morning, Lily woke up to the delicious smell of pancakes and was very happy she went to bed early. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. One day, Lily's dad took her to the beach to see a big, fancy yacht. It was so pretty and purple! + +Lily asked her dad, "Can we go on the yacht?" Her dad said, "No, we can't go on it, but we can look at it from here." + +Lily felt sad and said, "I wish we could go on the yacht." Her dad smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. We may not have a yacht, but we have each other and that's more important than any fancy boat." + +Lily learned that spending time with loved ones is more valuable than having fancy things. From that day on, Lily was happy to spend time with her family and friends, no matter what they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to draw and color all day long. One day, he wanted to print out his favorite picture, but he didn't know how. He asked his mom for help, and she showed him the step-by-step process. + +Timmy watched carefully and followed each step. Finally, he printed out his picture and it fit perfectly on the paper. He felt very proud of himself for learning something new. + +The moral of the story is that if you want to do something, ask for help and follow the steps carefully. You can do anything you set your mind to! +Once upon a time, there was a big hill. It was very tall and had green grass all over it. One day, a deer came to the hill. The deer was very graceful and ran around the hill happily. + +But then, it was time for the deer to leave. It said goodbye to the hill and ran away. The hill was sad to see the deer go, but it knew that the deer had to leave. So, the hill waited for another graceful deer to come and play. +Once upon a time, there was a nice bee. The bee liked to fly around and collect nectar from flowers. One day, the bee flew too close to a child who was playing outside. The child got scared and swatted at the bee. The bee got hurt and started to weep. + +The bee tried to fly away, but it was too hurt. It fell to the ground and couldn't move. The child felt bad and wanted to help the bee, but it was too late. The bee had died. + +The child felt very sad and wept too. It learned that it's important to be kind to all creatures, even little bees. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat was red and it could sail on the water. The boat had a captain who was a nice man. One day, the captain saw a giant in the water. The giant was very big and he was swimming. The captain thought it was boring to just sail, so he decided to talk to the giant. The giant was friendly and he told the captain about all the fish in the water. They talked for a long time and the captain learned a lot. From that day on, the captain was never bored when he sailed on his boat. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man. He had a wagon that he used to carry things around. One day, he went to the park with his wagon and saw a little girl playing with her toys. The grumpy old man didn't like it and asked her to leave. + +The little girl was sad and went home. She told her mommy what happened and her mommy said they should do something nice for the grumpy old man. They went to the store and bought him some cookies. When they got to the park, they saw that the grumpy old man was burying something in the ground. + +The little girl and her mommy went up to him and gave him the cookies. The grumpy old man was surprised and happy. He showed them what he was burying - it was a treasure he had found! From that day on, the grumpy old man wasn't so grumpy anymore and he and the little girl became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gentle cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to lick Lily's face with his rough tongue. One day, Lily accidentally bit her lip while eating a yummy cookie. Mittens saw her lip and licked it gently to make it feel better. From that day on, Lily knew that Mittens was not just a cat, but also a kind friend who knew how to help her when she was hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside when it was sunny. One day, she went outside to play and it started to rain. Lily got very wet and she didn't like it. She ran back inside her house and changed her clothes. + +Lily's mom had a pretty flower in a vase on the table. Lily thought it was very attractive and wanted to touch it. Her mom told her not to touch it because it was delicate. Lily didn't know what delicate meant, but she listened to her mom and didn't touch the flower. + +Later, Lily asked her mom what delicate meant. Her mom explained that it meant something was easily broken or hurt. Lily now knew what delicate meant and she felt proud that she learned a new word. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very adventurous and loved to explore new places. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a gate that led to a big garden. + +“Mommy, can we go inside?†asked Lily excitedly. + +Her mom said yes and they walked through the gate. The garden was beautiful with lots of flowers and trees. Lily ran around and played, but soon it was time to go home. + +As they walked back through the gate, Lily looked back at the garden and said, “I regret leaving. I want to stay and play more.†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Don’t worry, we can come back another day and have more adventures in the garden.†+Once upon a time, it was winter outside. The snow was hard and cold. The animals were hiding in their homes to stay warm. + +One day, a little bird wanted to find some food. So, she flew around and found some seeds. She picked them up in her beak and flew back to her nest. + +But the seeds were too much for the little bird to eat alone. So, she decided to spread them around her nest. She hoped that they would grow into big plants in the spring. + +The little bird was happy to have found food and to have helped the plants grow. And she knew that soon, the snow would melt and the world would be green again. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to talk. He would talk to everyone he met, from the animals in the forest to the people in the town. One day, he met a furry creature in the woods. The man tried to talk to the furry creature, but it didn't understand him. + +The man felt sad that he couldn't talk to the furry creature. He decided to learn the language of the furry creatures. He went to the library and read many books about furry creatures. He practiced talking to the animals in the forest every day. + +One day, when the man was walking in the woods, he heard a noise. It was the furry creature! The man was so happy that he could finally talk to the furry creature. They talked and talked, and the man learned so much about the furry creature's world. From that day on, the man and the furry creature became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and he had a lot of markers. He liked to mark on everything he could find, even on the couch. His mommy told him to be careful, but he was careless. + +One day, Timmy's mommy was talking on the phone when Timmy started marking on the couch again. His mommy got angry and took the markers away. "No more markers for you," she said. Timmy was sad and didn't understand why he couldn't mark on the couch anymore. + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy went to the store and left Timmy alone at home. Timmy missed his markers and he wanted to mark on something. He looked around and saw his mommy's phone. He took a marker and started marking on the screen. When his mommy came back, she saw what Timmy had done and she was very angry. She told Timmy that he was in big trouble and he couldn't use markers anymore. Timmy was very sad and he learned that marking on things can make people upset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cakes. One day, she made a big chocolate cake for her family. Her brother, Max, saw the cake and said, "I want a piece of cake!" Lily replied, "No, you have to wait until after dinner." + +Max was sad and said, "I want cake now!" Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, let's have a race. If you win, you can have a piece of cake now." Max agreed and they ran outside. + +It was a harsh day with the wind blowing and the sun shining bright. They ran as fast as they could, but Lily won the race. Max was disappointed, but Lily gave him a small piece of cake as a prize for trying his best. Max was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. The cake is delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. It was red and had four wheels. It could carry lots of things, like boxes and toys. One day, the truck had to drive up a big hill. The driver was worried if it would be able to make it to the top. But the truck was fit and strong, and it made it all the way up! + +When the truck reached the top of the hill, there were lots of people waiting. They were all clapping and cheering. They were so happy that the truck made it up the hill. They all began to applaud. The driver felt very proud of his truck. The truck was so happy that it honked its horn and everyone cheered even louder. From that day on, the truck knew it could do anything if it just tried its best. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles and he always wanted one. One day, Timmy saw a motorcycle in the store and he really wanted it. His mom told him that he had to pay for it with his own money. Timmy was sad because he didn't have any money. + +The next day, it rained really hard and Timmy didn't have an umbrella. He was very wet and cold. A man on a motorcycle stopped and gave Timmy his umbrella. Timmy was very grateful and thanked the man. The man told Timmy that he didn't need to pay him back, he just wanted to help. + +Timmy learned that sometimes people can be kind without expecting anything in return. He realized that it's important to be kind to others too, even if you don't get anything in return. From that day on, Timmy tried to be kind to everyone he met, just like the man on the motorcycle who helped him when he was wet and cold. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pony named Sparky. Sparky was very interesting because he had spots all over his fur. One day, Lily and Sparky went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, Sparky got scared and ran away. Lily was very sad and started to cry. + +A kind lady saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told the lady that Sparky had run away. The kind lady said, "Don't worry, we will find Sparky. Let's go look for him together." The kind lady took Lily's hand and they walked around the park looking for Sparky. + +After a while, they found Sparky hiding behind a tree. Lily was so happy to see Sparky again. She hugged him and said, "I'm so glad you're okay, Sparky. You scared me." Sparky licked Lily's face and nuzzled her. Lily felt comforted by Sparky's love. From that day on, Lily and Sparky always went for walks in the park with the kind lady. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to go inside and take a bath. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +When he got inside, Timmy's mom helped him tie his hair back so it wouldn't get wet. Then she filled the bathtub with warm water and bubbles. Timmy loved to splash and play in the water while his mom washed him. + +After his bath, Timmy felt clean and fresh. He put on his pajamas and snuggled up in bed. As he drifted off to sleep, he looked out his window at the distant stars in the sky. Timmy was happy and cozy, ready for a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends, but she didn't like the dark. She always wanted a flashlight to shine the way. + +One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide and seek. Lily's friend, Jack, said he had a reliable flashlight that could shine really bright. Lily thought it was a good opinion and asked to borrow it. Jack said yes, but only if she promised to give it back. + +Lily took the flashlight and felt happy. She shone it all around and it lit up the whole street. But then, she accidentally dropped it and it broke. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +When she went to give it back to Jack, he saw that it was broken. He got mad and said she had to buy him a new one. Lily didn't have any money, so she couldn't buy a new one. She felt scared and sad, and wished she had been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with cardboard boxes. He would make forts and castles out of them. One day, Timmy found a mysterious cardboard box in his backyard. He was curious and opened it up. Inside, he found a beautiful card with a picture of a princess on it. + +Timmy showed the card to his mom and asked, "Who is this princess?" His mom replied, "I don't know, but she looks very pretty." + +Timmy decided he wanted to give the princess a kiss, so he put the card in his pocket and went to bed. That night, Timmy had a bad dream. In his dream, the princess came to life and was angry with him for taking her card. She turned into a monster and chased him around his room. Timmy woke up screaming and crying. + +From that day on, Timmy was too scared to play with cardboard boxes and never found another mysterious card again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved wearing his blue pants every day. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new pair of pants, but they didn't match his blue shirt. Timmy didn't want to wear them. + +Timmy's mom said, "But Timmy, these pants are so cool and they're a fair price. You'll look great in them!" + +Timmy reluctantly agreed to wear the new pants. But when he went to school, the other kids made fun of him for wearing pants that didn't match his shirt. Timmy felt sad and embarrassed. + +At the end of the day, Timmy went home and told his mom what happened. She tried to make him feel better, but Timmy was still upset. He decided that he never wanted to wear those pants again, even though they were a fair price. And so, Timmy never wore those pants again, and he never felt quite the same after that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and have fun. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. Her mommy told her they were going to buy some food for dinner. + +Lily saw a toy she really wanted and asked her mommy if they could buy it. Her mommy said no and explained that they needed to buy food first. Lily was sad, but her mommy promised they would come back another time to buy the toy. + +Later that night, Lily was glad they had bought food because they had a delicious dinner together. She learned that sometimes we have to make choices and buy things we need before we can buy things that are just for fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her soft teddy bear. One day, her friend Jack came to visit and asked if he could play with her teddy bear too. + +Lily said, "Sure! But you have to be careful because he's really soft." + +Jack played with the teddy bear and accidentally ripped a hole in it. Lily was sad and said, "I don't think I can fix it." + +But Jack said, "Don't worry, I will help you. We can test different ways to fix it until we find one that works." + +Together, they tried different ways to fix the teddy bear and finally found a way that worked. Lily was happy again and thanked Jack for helping her. The moral of the story is that friends can help each other and work together to solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and put them in a pretty frame. One day, Lily's little brother, Max, accidentally knocked over her frame and it broke into pieces. Lily was very sad and started to cry. + +Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'll try to be more quiet next time." Then, he gave her a big kiss on the cheek to make her feel better. + +Lily realized that accidents happen and it's important to forgive. She gave Max a hug and said, "It's okay, Max. Thank you for the kiss. Let's clean up the broken frame together." From that day on, Lily and Max learned to be more careful and kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to hop around and play with his friends. One morning, when Bun Bun woke up, he noticed something unusual. The ground was shaking and everything around him was trembling. + +Bun Bun was scared and didn't know what to do. He hopped over to his friend, a little bird named Tweetie, to ask if she knew what was happening. Tweetie said that it was just an earthquake and that they needed to stay safe until it stopped. + +Bun Bun and Tweetie huddled together until the shaking stopped. They were both relieved that it was over and that they were safe. From that day on, Bun Bun made sure to always be prepared for any unusual things that might happen in the morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She would often run around her backyard and play with her toys. But one day, she noticed something strange. The fence around her yard was starting to rot. + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she went to ask her mommy for help. Her mommy told her that they needed to fix the fence before it fell down. So, they got some wood and nails and started to work on the fence. + +After they finished fixing the fence, Lily's mommy made her a delicious snack. They sat on the porch and enjoyed their snack while looking at the newly fixed fence. Lily was happy that they fixed the fence and she knew that it would keep her safe while she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a big swamp with lots of other frogs. One day, Freddy wanted to practice his jumping skills. He hopped and jumped all around the swamp. + +Suddenly, he saw a big, flexible branch lying on the ground. Freddy had an idea. He hopped over to the branch and started to kick it with his strong legs. The branch bounced up and down, making Freddy very happy. + +After a while, Freddy got tired and decided to take a break. He sat down on a nearby lily pad and watched the other frogs jump and play. Freddy was grateful for his flexible legs that allowed him to jump and kick so well. He was happy to be a frog in the swamp. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was very old and had white hair. He was a barber and he cut people's hair. One day, a little girl came into the barber shop. She was with her mommy. The little girl said, "Can you cut my hair, please?" + +The elderly man said, "Yes, I can serve you. Sit in the chair." The little girl sat in the chair and the barber cut her hair. While he was cutting her hair, the little girl said, "You are very good at cutting hair. Thank you, Mr. Barber." + +The elderly man smiled and said, "You are welcome, little girl. I like making people happy by cutting their hair." The little girl was happy with her new haircut and left the barber shop with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play outside and explore her neighborhood. She had a neighbor named Mr. Johnson who was always very nice to her. + +One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a big dog running towards her. She was scared and didn't know what to do. But Mr. Johnson saw what was happening and quickly came to her rescue. He picked her up and carried her to safety. + +Lily felt very grateful to her neighbor for helping her. She knew that she was helpless against the big dog and couldn't resist it on her own. But Mr. Johnson was there to protect her and keep her safe. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always count on her kind neighbor to help her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden with her mommy. One day, Lily found a delicate flower that she loved very much. She asked her mommy what her opinion was about the flower. Her mommy said she thought it was beautiful. + +Lily decided to pick the delicate flower and bring it inside to show her daddy. Her daddy also thought the flower was very pretty. They put the flower in a vase and put it on the table for everyone to see. + +Lily was very happy that she found such a beautiful flower and that everyone liked it. She knew she would always remember the day she picked the delicate flower. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a red bow that she loved to tie in her hair every day. One day, Lily went to school and saw a new pupil named Timmy. Timmy had a loud voice and liked to talk a lot. + +Lily and Timmy became friends and played together during recess. Timmy was always loud, but Lily didn't mind. One day, Timmy asked Lily to tie his shoelaces. Lily tried her best, but she didn't know how to tie them properly. Timmy tripped and fell, hurting his knee. + +Lily felt very bad and wished she knew how to tie shoelaces. The next day, Lily asked her mom to teach her how to tie shoelaces. She practiced every day until she was good at it. However, Timmy never wanted to play with her again because he was scared she would hurt him again. Lily learned that it is important to learn new things, but also to be careful with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite picture of her and her mom. One day, Lily accidentally dropped the picture and it broke into many pieces. She felt sad and cried a lot. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked her what happened. Lily showed her the broken picture and her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, we can fix it." They got some glue and put the pieces back together. The picture wasn't perfect, but it was still special to Lily. + +After they fixed the picture, Lily's mom noticed that Lily's hands were cold. She got her a warm blanket and they snuggled together on the couch. Lily felt happy again and thanked her mom for fixing the picture and keeping her warm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy lived in a big oak tree with his family. One day, Sammy went to play with his friends in the forest. + +Sammy's friend, Timmy, said, "Hey Sammy, I have a surprise for you!" But when Sammy went to see what the surprise was, Timmy just teased him and ran away. Sammy felt sad and went back to his oak tree feeling poor. + +Sammy's mom noticed he was sad and asked, "What's wrong, Sammy?" Sammy told his mom what happened with Timmy. His mom said, "Don't worry, Sammy. Timmy was just being mean. You have lots of other friends who love you." Sammy felt better and went to play with his other friends. + +From that day on, Sammy knew that teasing was not nice and he made sure to always be kind to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore his backyard. One day, he found a caterpillar crawling on a leaf. He picked it up and held it in his hand. "Look, Mommy! I found a caterpillar!" he exclaimed. + +His mom smiled and said, "Be careful, Timmy. Caterpillars have delicate skin. You don't want to hurt it." + +Timmy nodded and promised to be careful. But as he was playing, he accidentally stepped on the caterpillar and destroyed it. "Oh no!" he cried. "I was careless and hurt the caterpillar. I'm sorry, Mommy." + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Just remember to be gentle with living things. They need our care and respect." + +From that day on, Timmy was more careful with the creatures he found in his backyard. He learned to appreciate the beauty of nature and the importance of being kind to all living things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and see the stars twinkle. One night, she saw a big, round planet shining bright. Lily wanted to see it up close, so she asked her mommy and daddy if they could go gather some things to make a rocket ship. + +Mommy and daddy gathered some boxes, tape, and paint to make a rocket ship for Lily. They worked fast to put it all together. When it was ready, Lily climbed inside and counted down from ten. "10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, blast off!" The rocket ship zoomed up into the sky and flew to the planet. + +Lily landed on the planet and explored all around. She saw colorful rocks and met some friendly aliens. They played games and had fun together. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to her new friends and flew back to Earth in her rocket ship. She was happy to have gathered such a fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a beautiful coral reef with his family and friends. Nemo loved to explore the reef and play with his friends. + +One day, Nemo saw a shiny razor on the ocean floor. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked interesting. Nemo swam closer to the razor, but his mom told him to be careful and not touch it. + +Later that day, Nemo and his friends were playing a game of tag. Nemo saw his friend hiding behind some seaweed and decided to dive after him. As Nemo swam through the seaweed, he suddenly felt a sharp pain. He had accidentally swam into the razor! Nemo quickly swam back to his mom, who helped him feel better. + +From then on, Nemo learned to be more careful when exploring the reef. He also learned that sometimes things that look interesting can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved lollipops. He had a big red one that he loved to lick all day. One day, Timmy went outside to play. It was very cold outside, but Timmy didn't mind. He had his lollipop to keep him warm. + +But then, a big bad monster came. The monster wanted to destroy everything in its path. Timmy tried to run away, but the monster was too fast. It took Timmy's lollipop and destroyed it. Timmy was very sad. He cried and cried. + +From then on, Timmy never went outside again. He was too scared of the big bad monster. And he never had another lollipop either. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons on the TV. One day, Lily's mom said, "We are going to visit your grandma who lives far away. We need to take a train to get there." + +Lily was excited to see her grandma, but she was also scared of the huge train. She said, "Mommy, I don't want to go on the train. It's too big for me." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will count the stops and see how many we have left to go. And we will also use our phone network to talk to your grandma and tell her we are coming." + +Lily felt better knowing she could count and talk to her grandma. When they got on the train, Lily counted each stop and talked to her grandma on the phone. She felt proud of herself for being brave and using her counting and network skills. When they arrived at her grandma's house, Lily realized that sometimes things that seem scary can be fun and exciting if you are brave and use your skills. +Once upon a time, there was a kind goat. The goat lived on a farm with many other animals. One day, the goat's fence broke and he ran away. The farmer was sad because he loved the goat very much. + +The farmer tried to fix the fence, but he didn't know how to repair it. Then, a little boy came to the farm and saw the broken fence. The boy knew how to fix it because he had helped his dad repair their fence at home. + +The boy repaired the fence and the goat came back to the farm. The farmer was very happy and thanked the kind boy for helping him. From that day on, the goat and the boy became friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially mint candy. One day, her mom gave her a piece of dry mint candy and told her not to eat it all at once. + +Lily replied, "Why not, Mommy?" + +"Because it's not good for your tummy," her mom said. "I will teach you to eat candy in moderation." + +Lily listened to her mom and only ate a little bit of the candy. But later that day, she found another piece and ate it all at once. Her tummy started to hurt and she felt sick. + +The moral of the story is that we should listen to our parents and not eat too much candy. It's important to learn to control ourselves and be responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read stories in her old magazine. One day, Lily saw a picture of a unicorn in her magazine. She wanted to see a real unicorn, but her mommy said they were not real. + +Lily did not believe her mommy. She went outside to look for a unicorn. She walked and walked until she saw a big tree. Under the tree, there was a unicorn! Lily was so happy! She petted the unicorn and they became friends. + +When Lily went back home, she told her mommy about her new friend. Her mommy did not believe her, but Lily knew it was true. She had a picture in her mind and she would always remember her unicorn friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy goat. He never wanted to do anything. One day, he was walking across a bridge, but he didn't want to finish walking. He just wanted to lay down on the bridge and sleep. + +But then, a big truck came along and needed to cross the bridge. The goat wouldn't move, so the truck couldn't get by. The driver honked his horn, but the goat just ignored him. + +Finally, the driver got out of the truck and tried to make the goat move. But the goat still wouldn't budge. So, the driver had to shut the bridge and wait for the goat to move. After a while, the goat got up and walked away. The driver was happy he could finally cross the bridge and continue on his journey. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly rabbit named Benny. Benny lived in a big garden with lots of flowers and vegetables. One day, Benny saw his friend, a little bird, trying to dig a hole with a spade. + +Benny asked, "What are you doing with that spade?" + +The little bird replied, "I want to make a little pond to soak in when it gets hot." + +Benny thought it was a great idea, so he helped the little bird dig the hole. They filled it with water and the little bird jumped in and splashed around. + +Benny hopped in too and they both had a great time soaking in the cool water. From that day on, they enjoyed playing in their new pond together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing hide and seek, Lily found a lovely flower. It was glowing in the sun. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. + +One of her friends said, "That flower is not lovely, it's ugly." Lily felt sad but she knew it was the truth. She replied, "It may not be lovely, but it still glows and that makes it special." + +Soon, it was time for Lily to go home. She wanted to take the flower with her, but her mom said it was not allowed. Lily felt sad and cried. Her mom explained that taking things that do not belong to us is not right. + +Lily learned that even though something may be beautiful, it does not mean we can take it without permission. It's important to always tell the truth and respect other people's belongings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a heavy backpack and was walking to school. Suddenly, she saw her friend Timmy. Timmy said, "Hi Lily, why are you carrying such a heavy backpack?" Lily replied, "I have my toothbrush and toothpaste in it." + +Timmy yawned and said, "I'm tired. I didn't sleep well last night." Lily said, "Me too, I yawned a lot this morning." They walked to school together and talked about their favorite toys. When they arrived, they saw their teacher, Miss Smith. She said, "Good morning, children. Let's start the day with some fun activities." They all smiled and were excited to learn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, as she was walking in the garden, she saw a spider on a wet leaf. The spider was very scary and Lily was afraid of it. + +Suddenly, the spider started to tremble and Lily wondered why. She looked closer and saw that a big bird was flying towards the spider. The bird wanted to eat the spider for its lunch. Lily knew she had to save the spider, so she picked it up gently and put it on a dry leaf. + +The spider was so happy and it crawled away to safety. Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and helping the spider. From that day on, she knew that even the smallest creatures needed help sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the water with his friends. One day, they went to the river to swim. Timmy saw a big crocodile in the water. He was scared, but his friends said it was okay. They swam closer to the crocodile. + +Suddenly, the crocodile opened his mouth and bit Timmy's leg tight. Timmy's friends tried to help him, but they couldn't get the crocodile to let go. Timmy remembered his parents telling him to be careful around crocodiles, but it was too late. + +The crocodile dragged Timmy into the water and he never came back up. His friends were very sad and missed him very much. They remembered Timmy and how much fun they had playing with him. But they also remembered the crocodile and how dangerous he was. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his teddy bear and eat cookies. One day, Timmy and his mommy went on a trip to a faraway land. But, when they got there, Timmy realized he lost his passport! + +Timmy started to cry and his mommy tried to calm him down. "Don't worry, Timmy. We will go to the embassy and they will help us get a new passport," she said. + +At the embassy, they met a kind lady who was very dependable. She helped Timmy and his mommy get a new passport. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, lady. You healed my sadness!" + +From that day on, Timmy learned that even when things go wrong, there are always people who can help you and make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her bedroom. One day, her mommy asked her, "Lily, do you want to help me design your new bedroom?" + +Lily was very excited and said, "Yes, mommy! That sounds interesting!" + +So, they went to the store and picked out some new curtains, a pretty rug, and a colorful bedspread. Lily helped her mommy put everything in her bedroom. + +When they were finished, Lily looked around and said, "Mommy, my new bedroom is so pretty! Thank you for letting me help design it!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you think it's interesting." +Once upon a time, there was a musician. She played the guitar and sang songs. She went to many places and sang for many people. But one day, she got lost in a forest. She didn't know where she was. She was scared because everything was unknown to her. + +But then, she saw a firefly. It was glowing in the dark. She followed the firefly and it led her to a small village. In the village, she met many people who were happy to see her. They asked her to sing a song for them. She sang and played her guitar. Everyone loved her music and they asked her to stay. + +The musician was happy to stay in the village. She made new friends and sang songs for them every day. She was grateful to the firefly that led her to the village. She knew that it was a small creature, but it had a big heart. Now, every time she saw a firefly, she remembered how it helped her find a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a bird with a beautiful feather. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and show off its feather to all its friends. One day, the bird was flying too high and got stuck in a tree. It tried and tried to get free but couldn't. + +The bird's friends saw it stuck in the tree and wanted to help. They tried to pull the bird out but it was too heavy. Then, one of the friends had an idea. They went to get some sticks and made a ladder to reach the bird. + +Together, they were able to solve the problem and free the bird. The bird was grateful to its friends and learned that sometimes, it's important to ask for help when you need it. The moral of the story is that friends can help you when you're in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest and pick mushrooms. One day, she found a big, beautiful mushroom that she wanted to show her friend, Max. + +Lily ran to Max's house and said, "Look, Max! I found a big mushroom!" Max looked at the mushroom and said, "Wow, that's a nice mushroom. Can I have it?" + +Lily didn't want to give the mushroom away, so she said, "No, it's mine!" Max got angry and said, "Fine, I don't want to be your friend anymore!" and he walked away. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She sat down on a rock and accidentally broke the mushroom. She started to cry. Just then, Max came back and saw that Lily was crying. He felt bad for being mean and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Can we still be friends?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends." Max helped Lily pick up the pieces of the mushroom and they both went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially the ones that were colorful and tasted sweet. One day, Lily was walking in the park with her mom when she saw a big tree. She wanted to climb it, but her mom said she had to be patient and wait until they finished their walk. + +Lily tried to be patient, but she really wanted to climb the tree. She asked her mom if they could pause for a little bit so she could climb it. Her mom agreed and Lily was so happy! She climbed the tree and felt like a big adventurer. When she came down, her mom gave her a piece of candy as a reward for being patient and waiting. Lily was so happy that she gave her mom a big hug. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's good to be patient and wait for good things to happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and wanted to learn how to play the violin. One day, she found a modern violin in a music store and asked her mom to buy it for her. + +Her mom said, "We can't afford it, Lily. Maybe we can find a used one." + +Lily was sad and started to cry. A kind man who worked at the store saw her and asked, "Why are you crying, little girl?" + +Lily pointed at the modern violin and said, "I want to play it, but my mom says we can't afford it." + +The man smiled and said, "I have an idea. I will teach you how to play the violin on this old one for free. Then, when you get better, you can save up for the modern one." + +Lily was so happy and thanked the man. She learned how to play the violin and even played a song for her mom. Her mom was proud of her and hugged her tight. From that day on, Lily practiced every day and saved up for the modern violin. She never forgot the kind man who helped her start her musical journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie lived in a tree in the forest. One day, the birdie woke up and felt very cold. It was shivering a lot. The wind was blowing from the east and it was very bad. + +The little birdie tried to fly to find some warmth, but it was too cold. It decided to stay in its nest and wait for the sun to come out. After a while, the sun came out and the little birdie felt warm again. It was happy and started to sing a beautiful song. + +From that day on, the little birdie knew that when it's cold and windy from the east, it's best to stay in its nest and wait for the sun. And whenever it feels bad, it just needs to sing a song to feel better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle with lots of trees and animals. One day, a fancy giraffe named Jerry went for a walk in the jungle. Jerry had a long neck that he liked to stretch to reach the leaves on the tall trees. + +As he was walking, Jerry saw a monkey swinging from branch to branch. The monkey looked like he was having fun, so Jerry decided to join in. He stretched his neck and reached for a branch. + +Suddenly, a loud noise scared Jerry and the monkey. It was a lion! They both ran as fast as they could to find a safe place to hide. After a while, they found a cave where they could rest. Jerry was happy that he made a new friend in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's big brother accidentally destroyed Timmy's favorite car. Timmy was very sad. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and decided to find a tutor to help Timmy fix his car. The tutor was very nice and taught Timmy how to fix his car fast. Timmy was so happy that he could play with his favorite car again. + +Timmy showed his big brother how he fixed his car and his big brother said, "Wow Timmy, you're so smart!" Timmy smiled and said, "I didn't destroy my car, I fixed it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color blue and always wore a blue dress. One day, she went to the park and saw a big blue ball. She wanted to play with it, but it was too hard to pick up. + +Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't lift the ball. She wanted to ask for help, but she was too shy. Suddenly, a friendly dog came and helped her push the ball. They played together and had so much fun. + +After a while, Lily was tired and wanted to go home. She said goodbye to her new friend and went back to her house. She was happy because she played with the blue ball and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and look down at the world below. One day, the bird met a little girl who was playing in the park. + +The little girl said, "Hello bird! Would you like to play with me?" + +The bird replied, "Yes! I would love to play with you." + +The little girl and the bird played together all day. They played hide and seek, tag, and even had a picnic. But as the sun began to set, the little girl had to go home. + +The bird said goodbye to the little girl and flew back up into the sky. But as the bird flew higher and higher, it got too close to a big and dangerous storm cloud. The bird couldn't fly away and got stuck in the storm. The bird never returned to play with the little girl again. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we include things in our lives that can be dangerous and we need to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and have fun with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing hide and seek in the park. Timmy was the seeker and he was counting while his friends were hiding. + +After counting to ten, Timmy started to look for his friends. He looked under the slide, behind the trees, and even in the bushes. Suddenly, he heard a funny noise coming from behind the bench. He walked over to the bench and found his friend Tommy hiding there. + +"Hi Tommy, I found you!" Timmy said with a big smile. + +Tommy quickly answered, "Wow, you found me so quick!" + +Timmy was very happy that he found his friend so quickly. They both laughed and continued to play hide and seek until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the trees and collect acorns to eat. One day, Sammy found a black acorn that looked different from all the others. He thought it would be special to keep it. + +But when Sammy went to show his friends the black acorn, he couldn't find it! He started to panic and search everywhere. His friends helped him look, but they couldn't find it either. + +Sammy learned that sometimes things we want to keep for ourselves can get lost, and it's better to share with our friends. They might even help us find what we thought was lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy was very bored. He wanted to play outside but there was nothing to do. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I'm bored. Can we do something fun?" + +Mommy said, "Let's go to the park! You can play on the swings and slide." + +Timmy was very happy. He sprung up and down with excitement. At the park, he met a new friend named Sally. They played together and had so much fun. Timmy said to Sally, "This is not boring at all! I'm so happy we came to the park." +Once upon a time, there was a little boat with a big engine. The boat loved to sail on the sea. One day, the boat got stuck on a big rock and felt helpless. + +A friendly dolphin saw the boat and came to help. "Do you need help?" asked the dolphin. + +"Yes, please," said the boat. "I can't move because of the rock." + +The dolphin pushed the boat with its nose and helped it sail away from the rock. "Thank you so much!" said the boat happily. + +From that day on, the boat and the dolphin became good friends and sailed together every day. The boat was no longer helpless with the dolphin's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very thirsty and wanted to drink some water. So, she went to the kitchen and asked her mom for a glass of water. Her mom gave her a big glass of water and Lily drank it all. + +Later that day, Lily's family decided to go on a picnic. They packed some food and drinks and went to the park. They found a nice spot to stay and had a fun time. But the sun was very harsh and it was getting too hot. So, Lily's mom gave her some water to drink and they all decided to go home. + +When they got home, Lily was very tired and went to bed. She had a good night's sleep and woke up feeling refreshed. She remembered the fun picnic they had and how her mom gave her water to drink when she was thirsty. Lily felt happy and grateful for her wonderful family. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with his bee friends. He was an eager bee who loved to work and make honey. + +One day, Buzz wanted to try something new. He decided to mix different things into the honey. He mixed mud, leaves, and even some rocks. Buzz thought it would make the honey taste better. + +Buzz showed his new honey to his friends. They did not like it. The honey was not good anymore. The bees were sad because they could not eat the honey. The hive was not happy. + +In the end, Buzz learned that it is not good to mix things that do not belong. The hive had to work hard to make more honey. The moral of the story is to not change something that is already good. +Once upon a time, there was a little red train with a big engine. The train loved to go fast and make loud sounds. One day, the train met a blue train on the tracks. + +"Hi, I'm Red," said the red train to the blue train. "I like to go fast! Do you want to race?" + +The blue train smiled and said, "I like to go fast too, but I always act safe. We can race, but we must be careful." + +So, the red and blue trains started the race. They went fast, but the blue train always made sure to act safe. When they saw a stop sign, the blue train stopped and looked both ways. The red train saw this and started to act safe too. + +In the end, both trains crossed the finish line together. They were happy and safe. They learned that it is fun to go fast, but it is more important to act safe. From that day on, the red and blue trains always raced, but they always acted safe too. And they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird named Billy. Billy loved to dream about going on big adventures. One day, he found a mystery box under a big tree. He was very excited and wanted to know what was inside. + +Billy asked his friend, the squirrel, "What do you think is in the mystery box?" The squirrel said, "I don't know, but we can open it together!" So, they tried to open the box, but it was hard. They pushed and pulled, but the box stayed shut. + +At night, Billy had a dream. In the dream, he saw a key to open the mystery box. When he woke up, he told the squirrel about his dream. They looked for the key and found it under a small rock. They used the key to open the box, and inside they found lots of yummy treats! They shared the treats with all their friends, and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, in a modest little house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat vegetables. His favorite vegetable was the big, orange carrot. Tim's mom would always give him a carrot when he would request for it. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "We have no more carrots." This made Tim very sad. He wanted a carrot, but there were none left. Tim's mom told him, "We need to go to the store to get more vegetables." + +So, Tim and his mom went to the store. But when they got there, they saw a big problem. All the carrots were gone! Other people had taken them. Tim felt very upset. He did not know what to do without his favorite vegetable. + +Tim's mom had an idea. She said, "Let's ask the store man if he has more carrots." Tim and his mom requested more carrots from the store man. The store man smiled and said, "I have more carrots in the back." He went and got a big bag of carrots for Tim. + +Tim was so happy! He thanked the store man and went home with his mom. From that day on, Tim always made sure they had enough carrots in their modest little house. And every time he ate a carrot, he thought of the store man who helped him. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a big tree with lots of dry leaves on the ground. Tim picked up some leaves and tried to squeeze them in his hand. They made a crunchy sound and broke into tiny pieces. + +"Mom, what is this?" Tim asked, holding up a leaf. + +"That is a dry leaf, Tim," his mom said with a smile. "When leaves get old, they fall from the tree and become dry." + +Tim thought for a moment and then asked, "Can I learn a new word today?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course! The word for today is 'squeeze.' When you hold something tight in your hand, like the dry leaves, you are squeezing it." + +Tim was happy to learn a new word. He spent the rest of the day squeezing different things to see how they felt. He squeezed a soft toy, a ball, and even his mom's hand. Tim loved learning new words and couldn't wait for the next day to learn another one. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to ride in taxis with his best friend, Tim. One sunny day, Tim and Max went for a taxi ride to the park. + +As they were riding in the taxi, Max saw a ball on the seat. He picked it up with his mouth and showed it to Tim. Tim said, "Good find, Max! We can play with it at the park." + +When they got to the park, Tim threw the ball for Max to catch. But Max was so excited that he accidentally dropped the ball. It rolled far away, and they couldn't find it. Tim said, "It's okay, Max. We can still have fun." + +They played hide-and-seek and ran around the park. Even though they lost the ball, they still had a great time together. At the end of the day, they took a taxi back home, tired but happy. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a big mirror in her room. She saw her face in it and smiled. Lucy liked to look at herself in the mirror. She was a nosy girl who always wanted to know what was happening around her. + +One morning, Lucy watched a small bird outside her window. The bird tried to fly up high, but it could not. Lucy felt sad for the bird. She wanted to help the bird fly high. Lucy thought and thought about how she could help the bird. + +Lucy managed to find a way to help the bird. She took a big piece of paper and made a fan. She went outside and waved the fan near the bird. The wind from the fan helped the bird fly high in the sky. Lucy was happy that she could help the bird. She went back to her room and looked in the mirror. Lucy was proud of herself for being a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big, soft blanket. Amy loved her blanket very much. It was dark blue and kept her warm at night. + +One night, Amy could not sleep. She heard a small sound under her bed. Amy was scared. She took a deep breath and said, "Who is there?" A tiny voice answered, "It's me, a little mouse. I am cold. Can you help me?" + +Amy wanted to help the little mouse. She used her strong arms to lift her dark blanket. Then, she shared her blanket with the mouse. The mouse was very happy and said, "Thank you, Amy!" + +Together, Amy and the little mouse slept under the warm blanket. They were not scared anymore. They became the best of friends and had sweet dreams every night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big test at school the next day. Amy was very worried about the test. She wanted to do well, but she could not remember what she had learned. + +Amy's mom saw her looking sad. "What's wrong, Amy?" she asked. "I can't remember what I learned for my test," Amy said with a frown. "Don't worry," said her mom. "I will help you remember." + +Amy's mom sat down with her and they went over the test together. They talked about smooth rocks, big trees, and other things Amy needed to know. As they talked, Amy began to remember everything she had learned. + +The next day, Amy took the test at school. She remembered all the things her mom had helped her with. When she got her test back, she saw that she had done very well. Amy was so happy, and she thanked her mom for helping her remember. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, orange pillow that she loved very much. Every night, she would hug her pillow tight as she went to sleep. + +One day, Lily and her orange pillow went to see a show. Animals would perform tricks and make people happy. Lily was very excited to see the show with her pillow. + +At the show, a funny monkey saw Lily's orange pillow. The monkey said, "Can I use your pillow to perform a trick?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can!" The monkey took the pillow and did a big flip. Everyone clapped and laughed. + +After the show, the monkey gave the orange pillow back to Lily. She said, "Thank you for making everyone happy with my pillow!" The monkey smiled and said, "Thank you for letting me use it!" + +Lily went home with her orange pillow, feeling happy. She knew that her pillow was not just for sleeping, but also for making people smile. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn. Inside the barn, there were many animals. There was a cow, a pig, a duck, and a horse. They all lived happily in the barn. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the barn. She liked to touch the animals. She touched the cow, the pig, the duck, and the horse. The animals liked when Lily touched them. They all became friends. + +One day, the duck got dizzy. It went round and round in circles. Lily saw the dizzy duck and laughed. She helped the duck and it stopped being dizzy. All the animals and Lily played happily in the barn. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy fairy named Lily. She lived in a little house in the woods. Lily had a magic wand that could add things. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a big cake for her friends. She used her magic wand to add flour, sugar, and eggs into a big bowl. She mixed them all together and put the cake in the oven to bake. + +When the cake was done, Lily added pretty decorations on top. She invited all her friends to her house for a fun cake party. They all ate the fancy cake and played games. Everyone loved Lily's cake, and they had a great time. +One day, a turkey named Tom was walking on the farm. He saw a girl named Sue scatter seeds for the birds to eat. Tom wanted to eat the seeds too, but he was too big and scared the little birds away. The little birds were jealous of Tom because he could eat more seeds than they could. + +Tom said to the little birds, "Don't be jealous. I will scatter seeds for you too." So, Tom found a big pile of seeds and used his beak to scatter them around for the little birds. The little birds were happy and started to eat the seeds. + +As they ate, a little bird said, "Thank you, Tom!" The other little birds agreed and thanked Tom too. Now, Tom was not jealous of the little birds anymore. They all became friends and shared the seeds on the farm together. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful king. He ruled a big nation. The king was very kind and loved to help his people. + +One day, a little girl came to the king. She was sad. "Why are you sad?" the king asked. The little girl replied, "I lost my toy." The king wanted to help her. + +The king and the little girl looked for the toy. They found it under a tree. The little girl was happy. The king was happy too. They went back to the nation, and the powerful king kept helping his people. +Once upon a time, there was a purple cat named Mimi. Mimi lived in a little house near the woods. She liked to play with her friends, a dog named Buddy and a bird named Pip. + +One day, Mimi saw a trap in the woods. She didn't know what it was. Mimi asked Buddy and Pip, "What is this?" Buddy and Pip did not know either, so they all just shrugged. + +Mimi, Buddy, and Pip decided to stay away from the trap. They played games and had fun all day. The sun began to set, and they went home. They were happy they had each other and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Tom found a box with matches in it. He knew that playing with matches was not safe. So, he asked his mom, "Mom, can I please play with these matches?" + +His mom said, "No, Tom. Matches are not for playing. They can be very dangerous. Let's put them away where they belong." Tom listened to his mom and put the matches away. + +That night, it was very dark outside. Tom was a little scared, but he remembered that matches could make a little light. He asked his mom, "Mom, can we please use a match to make a little light?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tom. We can light a candle with a match, but I will do it for you." Tom felt safe and happy with the candle's light, and he went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Lucy. Lucy was very nervous because today was her birthday. She knew she would get a present, but she did not know what it would be. + +Lucy's mom gave her a big box with a bow on it. Lucy was so excited to see her present. She opened the box and found a pretty cup inside. The cup was just the right size for her to drink from. + +Lucy loved her new cup. She used it to drink water, milk, and even juice. Every time she drank from her cup, she felt happy and not nervous anymore. Lucy knew that her mom gave her the best present ever. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was an elderly man named Mr. Gray. He lived near a big river. One day, it rained a lot and the river started to flood. The water came into Mr. Gray's house. He was very sad. + +A naughty boy named Tom liked to steal things from people. He saw the flood at Mr. Gray's house and thought it was a good time to take something. Tom went inside the house and took Mr. Gray's favorite toy. + +Mr. Gray saw Tom and said, "Please, don't take my toy. It is very special to me." Tom felt bad and gave the toy back to Mr. Gray. They both worked together to clean the house after the flood. Tom learned that stealing is not good, and he became friends with Mr. Gray. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was scared of the shadow in his room at night. Every night, when he went to bed, he would see the shadow and cry. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Why do you cry every night, Tim?" Tim said, "I am scared of the shadow in my room. It is big and dark." His mom smiled and said, "Do not be scared. Shadows can be useful too." + +The next day, Tim and his mom went outside to play. She showed him how to make shadow animals with their hands. They made a dog, a cat, and a bird. Tim laughed and had fun. He saw that shadows can be useful and fun. + +That night, when Tim went to bed, he saw the shadow again. But this time, he did not cry. He thought about the shadow animals he made with his mom. He knew that the shadow was not scary anymore, but useful and fun. + +From that day on, Tim was not scared of the shadow in his room. He would make shadow animals and play with them every night before he went to sleep. And he never cried again. +Once upon a time, there was a pale bunny named Bob. Bob liked to spend his days playing with his friends in the big field. One day, Bob found a tunnel in the field. He was very excited! + +Bob called his friends to see the tunnel. They all came running. They took turns going in and out of the tunnel. It was so much fun! They laughed and played all day long. + +As the sun went down, Bob and his friends went home. They were very happy. They knew they could come back to play in the tunnel another day. And they did, for many days after that. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They played every day and had lots of fun together. + +One day, Lily and Spot were playing hide and seek. Spot hid behind a big tree, and Lily closed her eyes to count. "One, two, three," she said. When she reached ten, she called out, "Ready or not, here I come!" Lily looked all around, trying to find Spot. She looked behind a bush, under a bench, and even up in a tree. But she could not find him. + +Then, Lily felt something on her knee. She looked down and saw Spot! "Surprise!" said Spot, wagging his tail. Lily laughed and said, "You're so good at hiding, Spot!" They played hide and seek all day long, and had the best time together. And every day after that, Lily knew she could count on her dependable friend Spot to make her days full of fun and surprises. +One day, a gifted cat named Sam was in his house. He put on his soft bathrobe after a warm bath. He felt happy and cozy in his bathrobe. + +Sam went to his friend, a dog named Max. Max saw Sam's bathrobe and liked it. Sam whispered to Max, "You can wear it too." Max was very happy. + +Max put on the bathrobe and they both played in the house. They had a lot of fun. At the end of the day, they shared the bathrobe and went to bed. They were the best of friends. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the airport with his mom. They were going to a distant place to see his grandma. Tim was very excited because he had never been on a plane before. + +At the airport, Tim saw a big ball. He wanted to play with it. He asked his mom, "Can I kick the ball?" His mom said, "Yes, but be careful not to kick it too far." + +Tim kicked the ball and it went high in the air. He laughed and clapped his hands. He had so much fun playing at the airport. Soon, it was time to get on the plane and go see grandma. Tim couldn't wait to tell her all about his fun day at the airport. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chicky. Chicky lived on a farm with many other animals. Chicky had a special job on the farm. He liked to collect things. + +One day, Chicky went to the garden to collect some food for his friends. He found some spicy peppers. Chicky thought the spicy peppers would be a fun treat for everyone. He put the spicy peppers in his basket and took them back to the farm. + +When Chicky gave the spicy peppers to his friends, they all took a bite. Their mouths felt hot and they started to jump around. Chicky laughed and said, "Don't worry, the spicy feeling will go away soon." All the animals drank some water and felt better. They all laughed and thanked Chicky for the spicy surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty cat named Lucy. Lucy had a big toy box with many fun toys. She loved to play with her toys all day long. + +One day, Lucy found a bottle of ink in her toy box. She did not know what it was. She asked her friend, a little bird named Tim, "Tim, do you know what this is?" + +Tim looked at the bottle and said, "Yes, Lucy, that is ink. You can use it to draw and make pretty pictures." + +Lucy was very excited. She used the ink to draw a pretty picture of her and Tim playing together. She showed her picture to Tim, and they both smiled. They were so happy to own the ink and make pretty pictures together. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park. The sky was dull and gray, but Mia did not care. She wanted to play with her friends. + +Mia saw her friend Tom by the swings. "Let's play on the slide," she said. Tom did not want to play on the slide because the sky looked like rain. But Mia insist, "Please, it will be fun!" So, Tom agreed to play with Mia on the slide. + +As they played, the gray sky became darker. Suddenly, it started to rain. Mia and Tom ran to find cover under a big tree. They laughed and said, "We knew it would rain, but we still had fun playing!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to watch television with his family. One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, can you please raise the volume on the television?" Tim felt nervous because he had never done it before. + +Tim walked to the television and looked for the button. He found a big button with a plus sign on it. He pressed it, and the television got louder. Tim's mom said, "Good job, Tim! You did it!" + +From that day on, Tim was not nervous about raising the volume on the television. He was happy to help his mom and enjoyed watching television with his family even more. And every time he raised the volume, he felt proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was a delicate girl who loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily saw a big bottle of shampoo in the bathroom. She thought it was a toy and wanted to play with it. + +Lily dared to take the shampoo and play with it in her room. She opened the bottle and poured it all over her toys. The toys became very slippery and wet. Lily giggled as she tried to catch her toys, but they kept slipping out of her hands. + +Soon, her mom came into the room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She told Lily that shampoo is not a toy and should not be played with. Lily was sorry and helped her mom clean up the mess. From that day on, Lily never dared to play with shampoo again. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy made of plastic. It was a small bird that could whistle. Tim loved his toy bird very much. He played with it every day. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He took his toy bird with him. At the park, Tim met a new friend named Sam. Sam saw Tim's toy bird and asked, "What is that?" + +Tim said, "This is my bird. It can whistle. Listen!" Tim made the bird whistle for Sam. Sam liked the sound it made. They played together and had lots of fun. + +Tim and Sam played at the park all day. They ran, jumped, and laughed. Playing made them feel healthy and happy. They became best friends, and Tim's toy bird always reminded them of the day they met. +One day, a little boy named Tim was worried. He could not find his favorite toy. He looked in his room, under his bed, and even in the refrigerator. But his toy was not there. + +Tim asked his mom, "Mom, where is my toy?" His mom thought for a moment and said, "I don't know, Tim. Let's look together." + +So, Tim and his mom searched the house. They looked in the living room, the kitchen, and the bathroom. They asked Tim's dad, "Dad, have you seen Tim's toy?" Tim's dad said, "I think I saw it near the big tree outside." + +Tim and his parents went outside and found the toy under the big tree. Tim was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad!" They all went inside and put the toy in a safe place so it would not get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat named Lily. She loved to dance and play all day. One day, Lily was playing with her ball on the floor. She was very happy. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, be careful with your ball. If it breaks, we will have to replace it." Lily nodded and kept playing. + +But then, the ball rolled out the door and into the street. A big truck came by and squished the ball. Lily was sad. Her mom saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will replace the ball." + +Lily and her mom went to the store and found a new ball. It was even better than the old one. Lily was happy again. She played with her new ball on the floor, more careful than before. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to make things. One day, she wanted to make a flower grow. She found a small seed and planted it in the ground. Sue was very persistent. She watered the seed every day. + +One day, Sue met a boy named Tom. Tom said, "I don't think your flower will grow." Sue said, "I will make it grow. I will not give up." Tom walked away, but he watched Sue from far away. He did not want the flower to grow. + +One day, a big rain came. The rain was too much for the little seed. The water washed the seed away. Sue was very sad. She tried so hard to make the flower grow, but it did not work. Tom was happy that the flower did not grow. +Once upon a time, in a quiet little town, there lived a girl named Mia. Mia loved to play the flute. She played it every day and made beautiful music. Mia's friends liked to listen to her play the flute. They would gather around her and clap their hands when she was done. + +One day, Mia saw a sad boy sitting alone under a tree. She walked up to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" The boy said, "I am sad because I cannot play the flute like you." Mia thought for a moment and said, "I can teach you how to play the flute!" + +So, Mia started teaching the boy how to play the flute. They practiced together every day. Soon, the boy learned to play the flute very well. He was so happy that he could play beautiful music like Mia. They played the flute together and made everyone in the town happy. + +The people in the town loved to listen to Mia and the boy play the flute. They would dance and sing along with the music. Mia and the boy became very good friends. They learned that when you help others and share your talents, you can make many friends and spread happiness. + +And so, Mia and the boy lived happily in their quiet little town, playing the flute and sharing their love for music with everyone. The moral of the story is to always help others and share what you know, because it can make others happy and bring people together. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his friends in the park. One day, Spot saw something new in the park. It was a big, long pipe. Spot was very curious about the pipe. + +Spot went to the pipe and tried to grab it with his mouth. But the pipe was too big for Spot. Spot's friends, a cat and a bird, came to help him. Together, they grabbed the pipe and started to play with it. They rolled the pipe, they jumped over it, and they ran around it. + +After a while, they got tired and decided to rest. They sat by the pipe and talked about their fun day. Spot was happy that he had found the pipe and shared it with his friends. The nosy little dog, the cat, and the bird became even better friends because of the pipe. And from that day on, they played with the pipe every time they went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he found a cold metal loop in his toy box. It was shiny and round, and he thought it would be fun to play with. + +Tim put the loop on the floor and started to push his car around it. The car went fast and made a big loop. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. He liked to see the car go around the loop again and again. + +After a while, Tim's mom called him for lunch. He did not want to stop playing, but he knew he had to finish. So, he pushed the car around the loop one last time and then put it away. Tim went to eat lunch with a big smile on his face, excited to play with the loop again later. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big, scary toy named Mr. Monster. Tim was scared of Mr. Monster, but he knew that Mr. Monster was just a toy. One day, Tim and his mom went to the park. Tim took Mr. Monster with him. They had a lot of fun playing together. + +At the park, Tim saw a little girl crying. She was sad because her toy was wet. Tim wanted to help her. He thought about how his mom would dry his toys when they got wet. Tim told the little girl to be patient and wait. He put her toy in the sun to dry. They played with Mr. Monster while they waited for her toy to dry. + +After a while, the little girl's toy was dry. She was very happy and thanked Tim for helping her. Tim was not scared of Mr. Monster anymore. He learned that even scary things can be helpful and kind. They all played together and had a great day at the park. +One day, a little bird sat on a wire. The bird was sad. The sun was harsh and hot. The bird did not like the hot sun. + +A kind squirrel saw the bird. The squirrel said, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "The sun is too hot. I want to find a cool place." The squirrel said, "I know a big tree. We can go there." + +The bird and the squirrel went to the big tree. They were happy. They watched the sun go down. The tree was cool and nice. The bird said, "Thank you, squirrel. You are a good friend." + +The moral of the story is to help others when they are sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy dog named Max. Max was a model dog, not a real one. He was a fake dog, but Lily loved him very much. + +One day, Lily and Max went to the park. They played with a ball, and Lily threw it far. Max could not get it, because he was not a real dog. Lily saw a real dog named Buddy. She asked Buddy's owner, "Can Buddy help me get the ball?" + +The owner said, "Yes, Buddy can help." Buddy ran and got the ball for Lily. Lily was happy, but Max was sad. He wished he could be a real dog too. + +That night, Lily saw that Max was sad. She hugged him and said, "Max, you are my best friend. You comfort me when I am sad. It doesn't matter if you are a real dog or a fake dog." Max felt better, and they both went to sleep. From that day on, Max knew that being a model dog was just fine. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She had a big, pretty crown. One day, she put her crown on her head. But it felt uncomfortable. It was too tight. + +The queen was sad. She did not want to wear the uncomfortable crown. She tried to fix it, but it was still too tight. She asked her friend, a cat, to help her. The cat had an idea. + +The cat found some soft, fluffy stuff. The cat put the soft stuff inside the crown. The queen put the crown back on her head. Now, it was not uncomfortable. The queen was happy, and she thanked the cat. They played and had fun all day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He liked to play in the snow. One day, it was very icy outside. Tom put on his coat and went out to play. + +Tom saw a big hill and wanted to slide down it. He found a note on the ground. The note said, "Do not slide down the hill." But Tom did not listen. He wanted to slide fast and have fun. + +Tom started to slide down the hill. He went faster and faster. But the icy hill began to increase. Tom could not stop. He slid all the way down the hill and fell into a big hole. He was not happy and cried for help. But no one came to save him. Tom should have listened to the note. +One day, the sun was shining and the sky was blue. A little girl named Lily was very excited. Today was her birthday party. She invited all her friends to come and play with her in the park. + +As they played, the sky turned grey. Soon, it began to rain. Everyone was sad because they thought the party was over. But Lily had an idea. She asked her mom for big umbrellas. + +Her mom gave them big umbrellas, and they all danced in the rain. The rain made the party even more fun. They splashed in puddles and laughed. The rain made their party a very special day. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat. The cat had big eyes. She liked to fix things. One day, she saw a broken toy. The toy was sad. The cat wanted to help. + +The graceful cat tried to fix the toy. She used her eyes to look at it. She tried very hard. But the toy was too broken. The cat did not know what to do. + +In the end, the cat could not fix the toy. The toy stayed sad. The graceful cat felt bad. She wished she could help. But sometimes, things can't be fixed. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a man named Tom. Tom had a staff that he used to help him walk. One day, Tom was walking with his staff when he saw a ball pass by. A little boy was running after the ball. Tom saw that the boy was about to run into a tree, so he used his staff to stop him. + +"Be careful, little boy," said Tom. "You were very careless and almost hit the tree." The little boy thanked Tom and they both walked back to get the ball. + +From that day on, Tom and the little boy became good friends. They would pass the ball to each other and play together. Tom was always careful with his staff, and the little boy learned to be more careful too. They had lots of fun and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bird who lived in a nest. The baby bird had a friend named Rabbit. Rabbit was very fast. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, while they were playing, baby bird's food vanished. Baby bird was sad and hungry. Rabbit wanted to help find the food. They looked high and low, but could not find it. Then, they saw a squirrel with the food. The squirrel had taken it. + +Rabbit used his fast legs to catch the squirrel. They asked the squirrel to give back the food. The squirrel said sorry and gave the food back. Baby bird was happy and could eat again. + +The moral of the story is to not take things that do not belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a small town. In this town, people loved to read books. They wanted to build a big library. So, everyone worked together to make their dream come true. + +In the library, there were many wild animals on the walls. There were lions, tigers, and bears. The children loved to look at them and make animal sounds. They would roar like lions and growl like bears. + +Every day, the children and their moms and dads would come to the library. They would read books, play games, and have fun. The library was a happy place for everyone in the town. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl. The owl lived in a big tree near a little house. The owl loved to help people. + +One day, a girl needed help to unlock a box. The owl told her, "I will help you, but you must promise to be careful with what is inside." The girl promised and the wise owl showed her how to unlock the box. + +Inside the box, there was a note about an operation. The girl did not understand what it meant. She wanted to try the operation herself. The wise owl told her, "No, it is not safe." But the girl did not listen. + +The girl tried the operation and it went wrong. The wise owl was very sad because he could not help the girl anymore. The girl learned that she should have listened to the wise owl. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lily. She loved to play and run in the park. One day, while playing, she found a magic stone. The stone could change things. + +Lily took the stone home and wished for a giant friend. The magic stone made her wish come true. A giant named Tom appeared. Tom was big and kind. Lily and Tom played together and had fun. + +At the end of the day, Lily knew Tom had to go home. She used the magic stone to change Tom back to his world. Lily was happy to have a new friend and knew she could visit Tom anytime with her magic stone. +Once upon a time, in a lively little town, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to play, run, and jump all day long. She was always happy and full of energy. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a big bag of sugar. Lily was very excited, and she ate a lot of sugar. But after eating all that sugar, Lily felt very tired and couldn't play anymore. She didn't understand why she couldn't run and jump like before. + +Lily's mom told her to relax and take a nap. When Lily woke up, she felt much better. Her mom explained that eating too much sugar can make you feel tired, and it's important to eat healthy food to have energy to play. Lily learned that to be lively and happy, she should eat well and take time to relax. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to sing. She had a toy microphone that she would twist and turn as she sang. Lucy had a very clear voice. She sang every day. + +One day, Lucy's friend Tom came to play. They played with the microphone, taking turns to sing. "Twist it like this, Tom!" Lucy said, showing him how to twist the microphone. Tom tried, and soon he was twisting the microphone just like Lucy. + +As they sang and twisted the microphone, they had so much fun. They laughed and sang louder. Lucy's mom heard their clear voices and smiled. She was happy that Lucy and Tom were having a good time. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a rubber toy. The toy was very flexible. Tim loved to play with it. He would bend it and twist it all day long. The toy would always remain the same, no matter how much Tim played with it. + +Tim took his rubber toy everywhere he went. He showed it to his friends at the park. They all wanted to play with the flexible toy too. They took turns bending it and twisting it, but the toy would still remain the same. + +One day, Tim lost his rubber toy. He was very sad. He looked everywhere for it, but he could not find it. Tim's mom told him that sometimes things get lost, but the love we have for them remains in our hearts. Tim felt better knowing that even though his flexible rubber toy was gone, the joy it brought him would always remain. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird lived on a shelf in a big tree. One day, a big bird came and tried to take the little bird's home. The little bird was scared because it was weak and couldn't protect its home. + +The little bird asked for help from its animal friends. A squirrel, a rabbit, and a mouse came to help the little bird. They all worked together to protect the little bird's home. They made a plan to scare away the big bird. + +When the big bird came back, the little bird and its friends made loud noises and jumped up and down. The big bird got scared and flew away. The little bird was happy and thanked its friends for protecting its home. From that day on, the little bird knew it could always count on its friends to help protect its home. +Once upon a time, there was a silly cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he found a toy ship and decided to play with it in the bathtub. He made the ship float and pretended to be a captain. + +Suddenly, the ship started to sink and Whiskers got scared. He didn't know what to do. He thought about surrendering and asking for help. So, he meowed as loud as he could and his owner came to rescue him and the ship. + +Whiskers learned that it's okay to surrender and ask for help when in trouble. From that day on, he played with his toys more carefully and never let them sink again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite jacket with a zipper that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big rock and decided to climb it. She had to balance carefully so she wouldn't fall. + +As she climbed, the sky started to get dark. Her mom called out to her and said it was time to go home. Lily quickly zipped up her jacket and ran down the rock. She was so happy that she didn't fall and that her jacket kept her warm in the dark. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to balance carefully when climbing and to zip up her jacket when it got dark outside. She loved her jacket with the special zipper and wore it every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big swing in his backyard. Every day, he would swing back and forth, up and down, and it made him very happy. + +One day, Timmy heard a loud whistle. It was coming from his neighbor's house. Timmy was curious and went to investigate. He saw his neighbor's dog, who was very obedient, sitting next to him. The neighbor was whistling to call his dog. + +Timmy thought it was cool how the dog was so obedient and could understand the whistle. He went back to his swing and tried to whistle himself, but he couldn't quite get the hang of it. So he kept swinging and enjoying the sunshine. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what can I eat? I want something yummy." + +Her mom replied, "How about some broccoli? It's healthy and yummy too." + +Lily made a face and said, "No, I don't want broccoli. It's not yummy!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "But Lily, if you eat broccoli, you will become strong and flexible like a superhero!" + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, I will try it." She took a bite and realized that it wasn't so bad after all. She ate all her broccoli and felt happy and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a ranch with her mommy and daddy. The ranch was very big and had many animals like horses, cows, and chickens. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to the store to buy some things. Lily saw a beautiful dress and she wanted to buy it. Her mommy said they could spend some money on it. + +When they got back to the ranch, Lily put on her beautiful dress and ran outside to play with the animals. She felt so happy and pretty. + +From that day on, Lily loved to spend time on the ranch, wearing her beautiful dress and playing with the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore new things. One day, she saw her mom making cocoa in the kitchen. She was so excited to try it, but her mom told her she had to wait until it cooled down. + +Lily couldn't wait any longer and decided to take a step closer to the cocoa. But as she did, she accidentally spilled it all over the floor. Her mom was upset and Lily felt very sad. She knew she had made a mistake. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She quickly grabbed a towel and started cleaning up the mess. Her mom was surprised and proud of her for taking responsibility. From that day on, Lily learned to be patient and careful when trying new things. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish in the sea. The fish was a tuna. One day, a little boy went to the beach. He wanted to pick up some shells. But he saw the big tuna in the water and he was scared. He went back home and told his mom about the big tuna. His mom said, "Don't worry, the big tuna won't hurt you. It's just swimming in the sea." The little boy felt better and went back to the beach. He saw the big tuna again and this time he wasn't scared. He picked up some shells and went home happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quackers. Quackers loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Quackers saw a big cloud in the sky. He thought it looked scary. + +Quackers asked his friend, "Do you think it will rain?" His friend said, "Yes, it looks like it will." + +Quackers didn't want to get wet, so he decided to go home. On his way home, he saw a big tree. He thought it would be a good place to stay dry. But then, he heard a loud noise. "BOOM!" Lightning struck the tree and it fell down. Quackers was scared, but he was okay. + +Quackers was happy he didn't get struck by the tree. He went home and told his mom about his adventure. She said, "You are lucky to be alive. Don't go near dead trees during a storm." Quackers learned a lesson and was happy to be safe at home. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. The bird was very happy because it had a lot of power to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird met a small cat who wanted to play. The bird said, "Let's play hide and seek!" + +The cat agreed and they started to play. The bird flew to a tree and hid behind a leaf. The cat looked everywhere but couldn't find the bird. Suddenly, the tree started to rock and the bird fell off the leaf. + +The cat ran over to the bird and asked, "Are you okay?" The bird said, "Yes, I'm okay. I just fell off the leaf because the tree was rocking." The cat said, "Oh no, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make the tree rock." + +The bird forgave the cat and they continued to play. They had a lot of fun together and became good friends. From that day on, the bird and the cat played together every day and the tree never rocked again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy's basketball got very dirty. He asked his mom, "Mommy, can you help me polish my basketball?" His mom said, "Sure, Timmy. I can help you clean it." + +Timmy's mom took the basketball and polished it until it was shiny and new. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You are so honest and kind." His mom smiled and said, "I always want to help you, Timmy." + +Later, Timmy went to play with his friends. They were impressed with how clean his basketball was. Timmy said, "My mom helped me polish it. She is the best!" His friends agreed and said, "You are lucky to have such a helpful and honest mom." Timmy smiled and said, "I know, I love her so much." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going on vacation with his family. They were going to a beach with tall palm trees and warm sand. Timmy loved to play in the sand and splash in the water. + +One day, Timmy saw a big ice cream truck and asked his mom if he could have some ice cream. His mom said no because they already had snacks. Timmy felt sad and regretted asking for ice cream. + +The next day, Timmy and his family went to a water park with tall water slides. Timmy was scared to go on the tall slide, but his dad encouraged him to try. Timmy went down the slide and it was so much fun! He didn't regret trying the tall slide anymore. + +After their vacation, Timmy felt happy and grateful for all the fun memories they made together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very clumsy and often tripped over her own feet. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she accidentally tipped over a bucket of sand and got it all over her dress. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw what happened and said, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "I'm okay, but my dress is dirty now. I wish I could go home and change." + +As they walked home, Lily started to feel sleepy. She said to Timmy, "I'm going to take a nap when I get home. Maybe I'll dream about something fun." + +When Lily woke up from her nap, she felt much better. She put on a clean dress and went back to the park to play with her friends again. This time, she was more careful and didn't trip or tip anything over. She had a great time and even told Timmy about her fun dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to visit her grandma's house. One day, she went to the kitchen and opened the cupboard. Inside, she found a smooth cup. She took the cup and showed it to her grandma. Her grandma smiled and said, "That's a pretty cup, Lily." Lily was happy and drank some water from the cup. After that, she played with her toys and waited for her mom to come and pick her up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she accidentally broke her favorite doll. She was very sad because she couldn't play with her anymore. + +Her mom saw how sad she was and wanted to make her feel better. She said, "Lily, it's okay that your doll is broken. We can fix her together." And so, they got some glue and fixed the doll. + +After they fixed the doll, Lily's mom permitted her to have a special treat - a bowl of yummy beans for dinner. Lily was so happy and ate all of her beans. She went to bed that night feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sweets and candies all day long. One day, her mommy gave her a big bag of candies. Lily was so happy and started eating them all at once. The candies were so tasty! + +But then, Lily started feeling cold and shivering. She realized that she had eaten too many candies and her body was not feeling good. She felt like her tummy was going to buckle. + +Lily learned that too much of anything is not good for her. She promised to eat sweets in moderation and take care of her body. From that day on, she enjoyed her candies in small amounts and stayed healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she found a beautiful lily flower. It was so pretty and had a nice smell. She picked it and took it home. + +When she got home, she wanted to keep the flower forever. So, she tied a ribbon around the stem of the flower. Now, the flower looked even more beautiful. Lily was happy and showed her flower to everyone she met. + +Days went by, and Lily's flower started to wilt. She was sad because she didn't want to lose her beautiful flower. But then, she had an idea. She untied the ribbon and put the flower in a vase with water. The flower perked up and looked beautiful again. Lily was happy because now she could keep her beautiful flower forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a new boy who wanted to play basketball too. Timmy's friends said the new boy couldn't play because he was too small. + +Timmy felt bad for the new boy and decided to let him play. The new boy was happy and they played together. But then, Timmy's friends started to be rude to the new boy. They said he was bad at basketball and should go away. + +Timmy didn't want to be rude, so he told his friends to be nice. But they didn't listen and the new boy left. Timmy felt sad that he didn't follow his heart and stand up for the new boy. He learned that it's important to be kind to others, even if your friends aren't. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, especially the one with the motor. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time for his nap. Timmy was feeling very sleepy, so he went to his room and lay down on his bed. + +While Timmy was sleeping, his toy car with the motor started to move on its own. The car drove around the room and then started to rise up into the air. Timmy woke up and saw his car flying around his room. He was so surprised that he shouted, "Wow, my car is flying!" + +Suddenly, the car started to fall back down to the ground. Timmy quickly caught it and held it tightly. When his mom came in to check on him, Timmy told her about his flying car. She smiled and said, "That was just a dream, Timmy. It's time to go back to sleep." Timmy closed his eyes and fell back asleep, dreaming about his toy car that could rise up into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They lived in a house with a big yard. Every day, the sun would shine and make the yard warm. The family loved to play outside and have fun together. + +One day, they decided to have a picnic. They made sandwiches and brought some fruit. The sun was shining and the grass was warm. They spread a blanket on the ground and sat down to eat. + +After they finished eating, they played games and laughed. The sun continued to shine and the family felt warm and happy. They were grateful for each other and the beautiful day. They knew they would always be together as a family, shining like the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars on the track his dad had made for him. One day, Timmy was playing with his cars when he saw a sad puppy wandering around the track. Timmy felt sad too because the puppy looked lost. + +Timmy wanted to help the puppy, but he didn't know how. His dad told him that he could prevent the puppy from getting lost by putting a collar on him with his owner's phone number. Timmy was happy he could help the puppy and prevent him from being sad and lost. + +So, Timmy put the collar on the puppy and called the owner. The owner came to pick up the puppy and was very grateful to Timmy for finding him. Timmy felt happy that he was able to help the puppy and prevent him from being sad and lost. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could do small things to help others and make them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color with his crayons. One day, he was drawing a picture of a big, green dinosaur when he made a mistake. He tried to erase it with his eraser, but it was too small and kept slipping out of his hand. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and came over to help. She gave him a bigger eraser that was easier to hold. Timmy was so happy and continued to draw his picture. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went to the park for a picnic. They brought sandwiches and fruit, but Timmy was still hungry. His mom had a surprise for him though. She had packed his favorite snack, a bag of goldfish crackers. + +As they ate their snacks, Timmy's mom asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I want to be a dinosaur artist!" His mom smiled and said, "I think you'll be great at that. Just keep practicing and don't give up when you struggle." Timmy nodded and continued to munch on his goldfish crackers, feeling happy and inspired. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the garden with his spade. Timmy's spade was shiny and smooth. He liked to dig in the dirt and make holes with his spade. + +One day, Timmy went to the garden to play with his spade. But he forgot where he put it! He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. Timmy was sad because he loved his spade so much. + +His mom saw him looking for his spade and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" Timmy told her he forgot where he put his spade. His mom helped him look and they found it under a pile of leaves. Timmy was happy again and went back to playing with his smooth spade in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the woods. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big, scary wolf. She was scared and ran away. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Timmy came to play with her. Lily told Timmy about the wolf she saw in the woods. Timmy said, "Don't worry, we'll find the wolf and make him go away." + +Together, they went into the woods and found the wolf. But to their surprise, the wolf was not scary at all. He was a happy wolf who just wanted to play with them. They all became friends and played together in the woods every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly in the sky and soar with the clouds. One day, Blue met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, Blue! Can you wait for me?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, I can wait for you," replied Blue. + +Lily and Blue became friends and played together every day. But one day, Lily got sick and had to stay inside. Blue missed her friend and wanted to cheer her up. + +"I will bring you a present, Lily!" said Blue. + +Blue flew high up in the sky and found a beautiful flower. But it was very cold up there and Blue's wings started to freeze. + +"Oh no! I can't fly anymore," cried Blue. + +But then, Lily's dad came outside and saw Blue. He knew just what to do. He brought Blue inside and put him by the fire to warm up. + +"Thank you, Lily's dad! You saved me," said Blue. + +In the end, Blue gave the flower to Lily and she felt better. From that day on, Blue and Lily always played together, and Blue never forgot to stay warm on his adventures in the sky. +Once upon a time, a family decided to go on a picnic. They packed sandwiches, fruits, and drinks. They were very excited to go! + +When they arrived at the picnic spot, they saw a big, serious-looking dog. The little girl in the family wanted to pet the dog, but her dad said no. "He looks dangerous," he said. + +Suddenly, the dog got angry and started to chase them. They ran as fast as they could, but the dog caught up with them and bit the little girl's leg. They had to go to the hospital, and the little girl had to get stitches. They never went on a picnic again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy and his mom went on a walk in the forest. Timmy was very excited to see all the trees and animals. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. Timmy asked his mom, "What's that noise?" His mom replied, "I don't know, but we should be careful." + +As they walked further, they saw a big, unknown monster. Timmy's mom told him to run, but Timmy's legs started to tremble. The monster was getting closer and closer. Timmy's mom tried to protect him, but the monster was too strong. Timmy saw his mom's muscle move as she tried to fight the monster. But it was no use. The monster won. + +Timmy was very sad and scared. He didn't know what to do without his mom. He cried and cried until some kind people found him and took care of him. Timmy never forgot about his mom and the unknown monster that took her away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mommy told him it was time to go home. Timmy was sad because he wanted to play more, but he knew he had to listen to his mommy. + +As they walked home, Timmy saw a big apple tree. He wanted an apple, but it was too high for him to reach. His mommy helped him and he was very happy. When they got home, Timmy's mommy told him to be quiet because his baby sister was sleeping. Timmy was very good and played quietly. + +When it was time for dinner, Timmy's mommy made his favorite food. Timmy was so happy and ate all of his food. After dinner, Timmy took a bath and put on his pajamas. He was very tired and went to bed. He dreamed of playing with his friends again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily who loved fairies. She would often play outside in her garden, hoping to see one. One day, she saw a tiny fairy flying around her flowers. Lily was so enthusiastic that she ran towards the fairy, but as she got closer, the fairy disappeared. + +Lily was sad and sat down on the grass. Suddenly, she heard a soft voice saying, "Don't be sad, Lily. I'm still here." She looked around and saw the fairy sitting on a leaf. The fairy told Lily that she had disappeared because she was shy and didn't want to scare her. + +From that day on, Lily and the fairy became best friends. They would play together every day and have tea parties with the other fairies in the garden. Lily was always enthusiastic when she saw her fairy friend and never gave up on finding her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look up at the sky and watch the stars twinkle. One night, he saw a bright comet shooting across the sky. It was so pretty! + +Timmy wanted to catch the comet and keep it forever. He was feeling very adventurous, so he decided to climb up the tallest tree in his backyard to get a better look. But when he got to the top, he slipped and fell! + +Luckily, Timmy's big brother was nearby and heard him cry for help. He ran over and was able to save Timmy from getting hurt. From then on, Timmy knew it was better to just enjoy the comet from a safe distance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she saw a thin rabbit hopping around. Lily promised to be kind to the rabbit and not scare it away. + +As she walked deeper into the forest, Lily saw tall trees and heard birds chirping. She felt happy and safe in the forest. Suddenly, she saw a big black bear. She was scared, but the bear promised not to hurt her. The bear was kind and walked with her back to her house. + +From that day on, Lily loved the forest even more. She promised to always be careful and respect the animals living there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to walk with her mommy in the park. One day, they went for a walk and saw a cute little puppy. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can we add the puppy to our family?" Her mommy said, "Let's ask the owner if the puppy is for sale." + +They talked to the owner and found out that the puppy was for sale. Lily's mommy said, "The puppy is so mild-mannered, we can add him to our family." + +Lily was so happy that they got the puppy. She took the puppy for a walk every day and they became best friends. They would add more fun to their walks with the new addition to their family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. They had a lot of fun swinging and sliding. Suddenly, Lily's mom realized she lost her phone. She started to panic and looked everywhere for it. + +Lily didn't understand why her mom was so worried. She asked her mom what was wrong. Her mom explained that she lost something important and needed to find it. Lily tried to help her mom look for the phone. + +After a while, Lily's mom remembered that she left her phone in the car. She felt relieved and happy. They went back to the car and found the phone. Lily's mom was so grateful for Lily's help. She gave her a tasty treat as a reward. Lily was happy and proud that she could help her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. He always said "mine" when someone tried to take it away. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his car. He saw another boy and wanted to show him his car. But the other boy didn't seem interested and Timmy felt uncomfortable. + +Timmy decided to play with his car alone. He drove it around and around until he saw the other boy looking at him. Timmy felt brave and decided to show the boy how fast his car could go. The other boy was impressed and asked if he could play too. Timmy felt happy to share his toy and they played together until it was time to go home. + +From that day on, Timmy didn't feel uncomfortable anymore. He learned that sharing his things can make him happy and make new friends too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to ride his bike in the park. One day, he saw some clay on the ground. It was soft and squishy. Tim thought it would be fun to play with the clay. But it was difficult to make it into a shape. He tried and tried, but it just wouldn't work. + +Suddenly, Tim had an idea. He decided to ride his bike over the clay to make it flat. It worked! Now the clay was easier to shape. Tim made a little dog out of the clay and was very happy. He rode his bike home with his new clay friend in his pocket. From that day on, Tim knew that if something was difficult, he just had to find a way to ride over it. +Once upon a time, there was a class of animals. They were all different kinds, like a cat, a dog, and a bird. One day, they had a big show. Each animal did a trick, like jumping or singing. When they finished, everyone would applaud and cheer. + +But there was one animal who felt sad. It was an ugly frog. It couldn't do anything special like the other animals. It just sat there, feeling sad. But then, something amazing happened. When the frog was feeling its saddest, the other animals started to applaud. They clapped and cheered for the frog. + +The frog felt so happy! It didn't matter that it was ugly or couldn't do anything special. The other animals liked it anyway. From that day on, the frog knew that even if it was different, it was still special. And the other animals knew that it was important to be kind and applaud each other, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures and he was very good at it. One day, he drew a picture of a beautiful flower. + +His mom saw the picture and said, "Wow, Timmy! This is a very nice image of a flower. But your hands are dirty. Please clean them before you touch anything else." + +Timmy replied, "Okay, Mommy. I will clean my hands right now." + +Timmy learned that it's important to keep himself clean so he can create more beautiful images. The moral of the story is that cleanliness is important for creating and doing things we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high up in the sky and zoom around. One day, Tweety flew too close to the ocean and got caught in the tide. The tide pulled Tweety down into the water and she got very confused. + +Luckily, a kind fish saw Tweety struggling and helped her swim back to shore. Tweety was so happy to be safe and sound on the beach. From then on, Tweety made sure to stay away from the tide and only zoom around in the sky where it was safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a big black dog running around. She was scared because she had never seen a dog that big before. + +Lily's friend Timmy came over and asked her what was wrong. She told him about the big black dog. Timmy said, "Don't be scared, I know that dog. His name is Max and he is very friendly." + +Lily and Timmy walked over to Max and they met his owner. The owner had a sign that said "Max loves to play!" Lily and Timmy played with Max and they had so much fun. From that day on, Lily was never scared of big dogs again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved Thanksgiving. She loved eating turkey with her family and feeling happy. + +One day, Lily went to the farm with her mom to pick out a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. They saw a big, fierce turkey walking around. Lily asked her mom, "Can we take that turkey home?" Her mom said yes and they took the turkey home. + +When they got home, Lily's dad asked, "What do you want to name the turkey?" Lily said, "I want to name him Gobble because he makes that sound." Gobble became Lily's new friend and she would often talk to him and feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch movies with her family. One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's clean up our toys and put them away. We need to be organized." + +Lily replied, "But I want to watch a movie now!" + +Her mom said, "If we put our toys away first, then we can watch the movie without any mess. It will be more fun that way." + +Lily helped her mom clean up and put their toys away. They laughed and had fun while doing it. After they were done, they watched the movie together and had a great time. + +The moral of the story is that being organized can make things easier and more fun. Plus, it's always good to help out your family and have a good laugh together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy rocket. He would make it fly up high and then bring it back down. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play with him. Timmy showed his friend the rocket and they played with it together. + +But then, Timmy's friend accidentally dropped the rocket and it broke! Timmy was sad and his friend felt bad. Timmy's friend tried to fix the rocket, but it was too stubborn and wouldn't go back together. Timmy was upset, but his friend promised to buy him a new rocket. + +The next day, Timmy's friend brought him a brand new rocket. Timmy was so happy and they played with it all day long. Timmy's friend was very careful not to drop the rocket again. They had so much fun and Timmy was grateful to have such a good friend. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to visit her grandma. When she arrived, she saw a big tower in the garden. "Wow, what's that?" she asked her grandma. "It's a tower I built to see the stars at night," her grandma replied. + +Lily and her grandma went inside to cook some cookies. "Mmm, it smells so warm in here," said Lily. "Yes, I just took some cookies out of the oven," her grandma said. "Can I help you decorate them?" Lily asked. "Of course, let's do it together," her grandma said. + +As they were decorating the cookies, Lily asked her grandma, "Can we go up the tower and see the stars tonight?" "Yes, we can," her grandma replied. "But first, let's finish our cookies." They ate their warm cookies and then went up the tower to see the beautiful stars in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She had a pink bicycle. She loved to ride it around her house. One day, something happened. She fell off her bike and hurt her knee. She cried and cried. But then her mom came and hugged her. She felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend she could fly like a bird. She would flap her arms and jump up and down, pretending she was soaring through the sky. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up her room. Lily didn't want to stop pretending to fly, but she knew she had to help. As she was cleaning, she found a big balloon. She blew it up and pretended it was her own flying machine. + +Lily's little brother came into the room and asked if he could play too. Lily said no, because she wanted to be the only one flying. Her little brother got sad and started to cry. Lily didn't care, she was too proud of herself for having her own flying machine. + +But then, the balloon popped and Lily fell to the ground. She hurt her arm and started to cry too. Her little brother came over and gave her a hug. "I'm sorry I didn't share with you," Lily said. "It's okay," her little brother replied. "Let's play together now." From that day on, Lily learned that it's always better to share and play with others, even if it means you can't pretend to fly all by yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the pool with her mommy and daddy. When it was time to leave, Lily had to choose which towel she wanted to use. She picked the pink one because it was her favorite color. + +As they walked to the car, Lily saw a big tree with lots of branches. She wanted to climb it so high, but her mommy said it wasn't safe. Lily felt sad, but then she remembered her towel. She used it to pretend she was flying high in the sky like a superhero. + +When they got home, Lily took a bath and used her towel to dry off. She felt cozy and warm as she wrapped it around her body. Lily loved her towel and was happy she chose the pink one. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They sat on a wide bench and ate some hot dogs. Lily said, "Mommy, can we go on the swing?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's go!" + +Lily ran to the swings and sat down. Her mom pushed her and she went higher and higher. Then, Lily saw a boy with a red shirt. He was trying to zip up his jacket. "Can I help you?" asked Lily. + +The boy said, "Yes, please!" Lily helped him zip up his jacket. He said, "Thank you!" and smiled. Lily felt happy that she could help someone. After that, she went back to the swings and continued to swing high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when she found a pretty cap on the ground. She put it on her head and it fit perfectly! + +Lily wanted to show her friends her new cap, so she ran to their house. When she arrived, her friends were playing with a toy car. They let Lily play with the car too, but it wasn't working very well. + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's test the car to see why it's not working." Her friends agreed, and they looked at the car closely. They found out that the wheels were broken! + +Lily's friends were miserable because they couldn't play with the car anymore. But Lily had another idea. She said, "Let's put the cap on the car like a hat! Then it can still be part of our game." Her friends thought that was a great idea, and they all played happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Spot's owner came to him and said, "Spot, I want to teach you something new today." Spot wagged his tail and barked happily. + +His owner lifted up a stick and said, "Spot, I want you to fetch this stick for me." Spot was excited to learn something new, so he ran after the stick and brought it back to his owner. His owner was very proud of him and gave him a treat. + +Spot was so happy that he wanted to play more. He barked at his owner and said, "Let's play more games!" His owner laughed and said, "Okay, Spot. Let's play fetch again!" And Spot happily ran after the stick once more. +Once upon a time, there was a dancer named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl and spin all day long. One day, it started to rain and Lily got all wet. She didn't mind though, she just kept on dancing. + +As she danced, she heard a sound. It was the sound of little feet marching. She turned around and saw a group of ants marching in a line. Lily thought it was funny and started to march too. + +The ants and Lily marched together in the rain, having so much fun. When the rain stopped, the ants went back to their home and Lily went back to her dance studio. She was tired but happy. She knew that even when things get wet and rainy, there's always a way to have fun and dance your way through it. +Lily liked to travel with her mom and dad. They went to many places and saw many things. Lily always wore her favorite dress. It was pink and had flowers on it. She felt powerful in her dress. + +One day, they went to a big city. There were many cars and people and noises. Lily held her mom's hand and looked around. She saw a tall building with a sign. It said "Museum". Lily did not know what that was. + +"Mom, what is a museum?" she asked. + +"A museum is a place where you can see old and interesting things, like paintings and statues and fossils," her mom said. + +"What are fossils?" Lily asked. + +"Fossils are bones and shells and plants that turned into stone a long time ago. They tell us about animals and plants that lived before us," her mom said. + +Lily wanted to see fossils. She liked animals and plants. She asked her mom and dad if they could go to the museum. They said yes and bought tickets. They went inside the museum and followed the signs to the fossil room. + +Lily was amazed by what she saw. There were big skeletons of dinosaurs and mammoths and whales. There were small fossils of fish and bugs and flowers. Lily pointed at each one and asked her mom and dad what they were. They told her their names and stories. + +Lily felt like she was traveling to another time. She imagined how the animals and plants looked and sounded and moved. She felt powerful in her dress. She felt like she could be anything she wanted. She smiled and hugged her mom and dad. She was happy to travel with them. +Lily and Sam like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They have a big board with squares. They put the pieces on the board and move them. They try to catch the other's king. + +One day, Lily and Sam find a new chess set in the toy store. It is very pretty. The pieces are orange and green. They are shaped like animals. Lily and Sam want to buy it. + +"Can we have this chess set, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sorry, sweetie, it is too expensive," Mom says. "We already have a chess set at home." + +"But this one is so nice," Sam says. "Look, it has a lion and a giraffe and a monkey." + +Mom shakes her head. "Maybe another time, okay? Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Sam are sad. They do not want to leave the chess set. They look at it with big eyes. + +"Please, Mom, please," they beg. + +Mom sighs. She knows they love chess. She thinks for a moment. Then she smiles. + +"Okay, okay, I have an idea," she says. "Why don't we make our own chess set? We can use some cardboard and paint and glue. We can cut out the pieces and color them. We can make them any way we want. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Sam clap their hands. They like Mom's idea. They think it will be fun. + +"Yay, let's do it!" they say. + +They hug Mom and pull her to the car. They are happy. They can't wait to make their own chess set. +Lily was miserable. She did not like school. She did not like the teacher. She did not like the desk. The desk was hard and cold. It had a lot of scratches and marks. Lily wanted to go home and play with her toys. + +One day, the teacher gave Lily a paper and a crayon. She said, "Lily, draw something you like on the paper. Then, show it to me and tell me about it." Lily did not want to draw. She wanted to cry. She did not like the paper and the crayon. The paper was thin and white. The crayon was short and broken. + +Lily looked around. She saw the other kids drawing. They looked happy. They drew flowers and animals and houses. They used many colors. Lily felt more miserable. She did not know what to draw. She did not have any colors. + +Lily decided to try. She picked up the crayon. She drew a circle on the paper. She drew two dots for eyes and a line for a mouth. She drew a stick for a body and four sticks for arms and legs. She drew a triangle for a hat. She looked at her drawing. She did not like it. It was ugly and boring. + +She wanted to hide it. She wanted to throw it away. But the teacher came to her desk. She said, "Lily, what did you draw?" Lily felt scared. She did not want to show the teacher. She did not want to talk. She said, "Nothing." + +The teacher smiled. She said, "Lily, this is not nothing. This is something. This is a person. A person with a hat. Who is this person?" Lily did not know. She did not have an answer. She said, "I don't know." + +The teacher said, "Lily, this person is you. You drew yourself. You have a hat. You have eyes and a mouth and a body and arms and legs. You are a person. You are special. You are beautiful." Lily did not believe the teacher. She did not feel special. She did not feel beautiful. She said, "No, I'm not." + +The teacher said, "Yes, you are. And you know what? You did something amazing. You managed to draw. You used your crayon and your paper and your desk. You used your imagination and your creativity. You made something out of nothing. You are a great artist. You should be proud of yourself." Lily did not understand the teacher. She did not know what imagination and creativity and artist meant. She said, "I am?" + +The teacher said, "Yes, you are. And I am proud of you, too. You did a good job. You tried something new. You learned something new. You showed me your drawing. You told me about it. You are a good student. You are a good friend. You are a good person." Lily did not expect the teacher. She did not expect the praise. She said, "You are?" + +The teacher said, "Yes, I am. I am your teacher. I am your friend. I am your person. I like you. I like your drawing. I like your hat. I like your desk. I like your paper and your crayon. I like everything about you." Lily did not believe the teacher. She did not believe the words. She said, "You do?" + +The teacher said, "Yes, I do. And I want you to do something for me. I want you to keep your drawing. I want you to take it home. I want you to show it to your family. I want you to tell them about it. I want you to tell them how you managed to draw. I want you to tell them how you felt. I want you to tell them how I felt. I want you to tell them that you are a wonderful person. And I want you to believe it, too." Lily did not know what to say. She did not know what to do. She said, "Okay." + +The teacher hugged Lily. She said, "Good. I'm glad. Now, let's go and join the other kids. Let's see what they drew. Let's share our stories. Let's have some fun." Lily nodded. She took her drawing. She followed the teacher. She looked at her drawing. She looked at the teacher. She looked at the other kids. She felt something. She felt a little bit happy. She felt a little bit less miserable. She felt a little bit like a person. She felt a little bit like herself. +Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They see many flowers that bloom in the sun. They are red, yellow, pink and blue. They smell good and look pretty. + +"Look, Ben, a bee!" Anna says. She points to a black and yellow bug that flies from flower to flower. "It likes the flowers too." + +Ben nods. He likes bees. They make honey. He wants to follow the bee and see where it goes. He runs after the bee, but it is too fast. He loses sight of it. + +"Ben, where are you?" Anna calls. She looks around and sees a big gate. It is the pass to the field. She has never been there before. She wonders what is on the other side. + +She walks to the gate and opens it. She sees a lot of green grass and wild animals. She sees cows, sheep, horses and rabbits. They are eating, sleeping and playing. She hears them make noises. She thinks they are happy. + +"Anna, I found you!" Ben says. He catches up with her and sees the field too. He is amazed by the animals. He wants to pet them and feed them. He runs to the field, but Anna stops him. + +"Wait, Ben, we can't go there. It is not our place. It is the farmer's place. He might get angry if we touch his animals. We have to go back to the garden." + +Ben is sad. He likes the animals. He wants to stay and play with them. He thinks they are friendly. + +"But Anna, they are so cute and fun. Can't we just say hello to them? Please, please, please?" He begs. + +Anna shakes her head. She knows they have to be careful. She remembers what Mommy and Daddy told them. They said they have to respect other people's things and not go where they are not allowed. + +"No, Ben, we can't. Come on, let's go back. Maybe we can find the bee again. Or we can pick some flowers and make a bouquet. Or we can play hide and seek. There are many things we can do in the garden." + +Ben sighs. He knows Anna is right. He follows her back to the gate. He closes it behind them. He looks back at the field and the animals. He waves goodbye to them. He hopes he can see them again someday. He thinks they are wild and wonderful. +Timmy loved his dog Spot. Spot was enormous and fluffy and liked to play with Timmy. Sometimes, Spot would run too fast and pull Timmy with his leash. Timmy's mom said Spot needed to learn how to behave. + +One day, Timmy's mom took Timmy and Spot to a park. There, they met a nice lady who had a whistle and some treats. She said she could teach Spot some tricks. Timmy was curious and wanted to watch. + +The lady put a special collar on Spot. It had a button that made a beep sound. She said the collar would help Spot listen to her. She showed Timmy how to hold the leash and the whistle. She said, "When I blow the whistle, you say 'sit' and give Spot a treat if he sits. Ready?" + +Timmy nodded and blew the whistle. He said, "Sit, Spot, sit!" Spot looked at Timmy and wagged his tail. He sat down and waited for his treat. Timmy was happy and gave Spot a treat. He said, "Good boy, Spot!" + +The lady smiled and said, "Very good, Timmy and Spot! You are both smart and fast learners. Let's try another trick. How about 'shake'?" She showed Timmy how to hold Spot's paw and say "shake". Timmy tried it and Spot lifted his paw. Timmy said, "Shake, Spot, shake!" He shook Spot's paw and gave him another treat. He said, "Wow, Spot, you are amazing!" + +The lady said, "You are doing great, Timmy and Spot! You are a wonderful team. Do you want to learn one more trick?" Timmy said, "Yes, please!" He was having so much fun with Spot and the lady. He wondered what the next trick would be. He hoped it would be something cool and fun. He loved his dog Spot. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but their favorite was the train set. They liked to make the train go around the tracks and make noises. "Choo choo!" they said. + +But then, Lily saw something on the floor. It was a big brown stain. She did not know what it was, but it looked bad. She pointed to it and said to Ben, "Look, Ben, what is that?" + +Ben looked at the stain and frowned. He knew what it was. It was chocolate. He had eaten some chocolate before, but he had not wiped his mouth. He had left the chocolate on the floor. He felt bad. He said to Lily, "I'm sorry, Lily, that's my chocolate. I forgot to wipe my mouth." + +Lily was not angry. She was nice. She said to Ben, "It's okay, Ben, we can wipe it together. Let's get a cloth and some water." + +They went to the kitchen and found a cloth and some water. They came back to the living room and wiped the stain. It took some time, but they made it disappear. They were happy. They said, "We did it!" + +But then, they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had come home from work. She said, "Hello, kids, I'm home. Are you hungry? I have a surprise for you." + +Lily and Ben ran to the exit. They wanted to see their mom and the surprise. They hoped it was something good. Maybe it was more chocolate. They liked chocolate. They said, "Hi, mom, we're hungry. What's the surprise?" + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "The surprise is... we're going to the zoo! I got tickets for us. Do you want to see the animals?" + +Lily and Ben were very excited. They loved the zoo. They wanted to see the animals. They said, "Yes, mom, we want to see the animals. Thank you, mom, you're the best!" + +Their mom said, "You're welcome, kids, you're the best too. But first, let's have some lunch. I made some sandwiches for us. Do you want some?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were hungry. They wanted some sandwiches. They said, "Yes, mom, we want some sandwiches. Thank you, mom, you're the best!" + +They ate their sandwiches and then got ready to go to the zoo. They had a lot of fun. They saw the lions, the monkeys, the elephants, and many other animals. They learned a lot of things. They had a great day. They were happy. They said, "We love you, mom, you're the best!" +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide and swing. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers. Lily had a pair of sunglasses that she wore to protect her eyes from the sun. Max did not have sunglasses, but he wanted to try them. + +"Can I wear your sunglasses, Lily?" Max asked. + +"OK, but only for a little while. They are mine," Lily said. She took off her sunglasses and gave them to Max. + +Max put on the sunglasses and smiled. He felt very cool and funny. He looked around and saw a big butterfly. He ran after it, hoping to catch it. + +Lily followed him, but she was not as fast. She saw Max running towards a bush. She also saw something else. A snake was hiding in the bush. It was brown and green and had a forked tongue. It was harmless, but Lily did not know that. She was afraid of snakes. + +"Max, stop! There is a snake in the bush!" Lily shouted. + +Max heard Lily and stopped. He looked at the bush and saw the snake. He was not afraid of snakes. He thought they were interesting and cute. He wanted to touch it. + +"Hi, snake. You are pretty. Can I be your friend?" Max said. + +The snake heard Max and was surprised. It did not want to be his friend. It wanted to be left alone. It hissed and moved away. + +Max was sad. He thought the snake did not like him. He took off the sunglasses and gave them back to Lily. + +"Sorry, Lily. I did not catch the butterfly. And the snake did not want to play with me," Max said. + +Lily hugged Max and said, "It's OK, Max. You can try again another day. And maybe the snake was just shy. But you should be careful. Some snakes are not harmless. They can bite and hurt you." + +Max nodded and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. And your sunglasses are very nice. Can I wear them again sometime?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, Max. But only if you share your cookies with me." + +Max agreed and they went back to the playground. They ate their cookies and played some more. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. +Anna liked to shine. She liked to wear her shiny dress and her shiny shoes and her shiny hair clips. She liked to sing and dance and make everyone smile. She was the star of her class. + +One day, Anna's teacher told her that they would have a show for their parents. Anna was very happy. She wanted to shine for her mom and dad. She practiced her song and her dance every day. She was sure she would be the best. + +But on the day of the show, something bad happened. Anna woke up with a sore throat and a fever. She could not sing or dance. She felt very sad. She told her mom, "I want to go to the show. I want to shine." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. You are sick. You have to stay home and rest. You can shine another day." + +Anna cried. She did not want to miss the show. She did not want to let her class down. She did not want to be alone. + +She lay in her bed and looked out the window. She saw the sun shining in the sky. She saw the birds flying and singing. She saw the flowers blooming and smiling. She saw the world shining. + +She thought, maybe I can shine too. Maybe I can shine in a different way. Maybe I can shine with my heart. + +She picked up her phone and called her teacher. She said, "Hello, teacher. I'm sorry I can't come to the show. I'm sick. But I want to tell you something. I want to tell you that I love you and I love my class. You are all very good and very brave. You will do a great job. You will make me proud. You will shine." + +Her teacher smiled and said, "Thank you, Anna. That is very sweet and very kind of you. I love you too. And I'm proud of you. You are shining right now. You are shining with your heart." + +Anna felt a warm and happy feeling in her chest. She felt a little better. She smiled and said, "Goodbye, teacher. Good luck with the show. I will watch it later. I will cheer for you. I will shine with you." + +She hung up the phone and closed her eyes. She dreamed of shining with her class. She dreamed of shining with her heart. She dreamed of shining. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bush with red berries on it. They ran to the bush and picked some berries. + +"These berries look yummy!" Lily said. "Can we eat them?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe they are not good for us. Maybe they are sour or bitter or make us sick." + +"Let's discuss it," Lily said. "We can ask someone who knows about berries. Maybe a grown-up or a bird or a squirrel." + +They looked around and saw a bird sitting on a branch. They waved to the bird and said hello. + +"Hello, bird," Lily said. "We have a question for you. Can we eat these berries?" + +The bird looked at the berries and shook its head. "No, no, no," the bird said. "Those berries are not for you. They are for me and my friends. They are very sweet and juicy and we love them. But they are not good for you. They have seeds that can hurt your teeth and make you choke. You should find other food to eat." + +"Thank you, bird," Tom said. "You are very smart and kind. We will not eat these berries. We will give them to you and your friends." + +They put the berries back on the bush and the bird thanked them. The bird flew away and called its friends to come and eat the berries. + +Lily and Tom were glad that they discussed it with the bird. They learned something new and they made the bird happy. They decided to look for other food to eat. They saw a vendor selling ice cream and they ran to him. They bought two cones of ice cream and enjoyed them. They smiled and licked their lips. They thought ice cream was much better than berries. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars. One day, Lily got a new doll. It was big and pretty. It had long hair and a pink dress. Lily was very happy. + +Tom saw the new doll. He wanted to play with it too. He asked Lily, "Can I hold your doll?" + +Lily said, "No, it is mine. You have your own car." + +Tom felt jealous. He did not like Lily's doll. He thought it was silly. He wanted to make Lily sad. He waited for Lily to look away. Then he took the doll and ran away. + +Lily saw Tom run away with her doll. She was very angry. She shouted, "Tom, give me back my doll!" + +She followed Tom to the other side of the playground. Tom saw Lily coming. He was scared. He threw the doll on the ground and ran to another place. + +Lily picked up her doll. She hugged it and checked if it was hurt. She saw a tear in the dress and a scratch on the face. She felt sad. She said, "Tom, you are mean. You broke my doll." + +Tom heard Lily cry. He felt sorry. He did not want to hurt Lily. He went back to Lily and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I was jealous of your doll. It is very nice. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She said, "OK, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to be nice to my doll. And you can play with it sometimes, if you ask me." + +Tom nodded. He said, "Thank you, Lily. I will be nice to your doll. And I will share my car with you." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They hugged each other and their toys. They were friends again. They played together until it was time to go home. +Sara liked to spin. She spun on the grass, on the rug, on the chair. She spun until she felt dizzy and happy. But she had no one to spin with. Her mom and dad were busy. Her big brother was at school. Her dog was old and sleepy. Sara was lonely. + +One day, she saw a shiny metal thing in the yard. It was round and had spokes and a chain. It was a bike. Sara had never seen a bike before. She wondered if she could spin on it. She ran to the bike and touched it. It was cold and hard. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. She felt sad. + +Then she heard a voice. "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you like my bike?" It was a boy from next door. He had curly hair and a friendly smile. He was holding a helmet. Sara looked at him and nodded. She liked his bike. She liked him. + +"Can you ride a bike?" Ben asked. Sara shook her head. She had never ridden a bike. She wanted to learn. "Do you want me to teach you?" Ben offered. Sara nodded again. She wanted to try. + +Ben helped Sara put on the helmet and showed her how to sit on the bike. He held the bike steady and told her to pedal. Sara pedaled and felt the bike move. She felt scared and excited. She pedaled faster and felt the wind in her hair. She felt free and happy. She looked at Ben and smiled. He smiled back and let go of the bike. Sara was riding by herself. She was spinning on the bike. She was not lonely anymore. +Lily and Max were going to visit their grandma. They had to pack their luggage in the car. Lily wanted to take her soft teddy bear, but Max said it was too big. + +"No, Lily, you can't take teddy. There is no room for him. He will make the luggage too heavy," Max said. + +"But I love teddy. He is my best friend. He makes me feel happy and safe," Lily said. She hugged teddy and started to cry. + +Mom and dad heard them and came to see what was wrong. They saw Lily and Max arguing over teddy. + +"Kids, what's going on? Why are you fighting?" mom asked. + +"Lily wants to take teddy, but he is too big and heavy. He will take up all the space in the luggage," Max said. + +"But teddy is my favorite toy. I can't leave him behind. He will be lonely and sad," Lily said. + +Mom and dad looked at each other and smiled. They had an idea. + +"How about this, Lily? You can take teddy, but you have to carry him yourself. He can't go in the luggage. He can be your travel buddy. You can hold him and talk to him and show him the world. How does that sound?" dad said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked the idea of having teddy with her. She nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, dad. I will carry teddy. He will be my travel buddy. Thank you, dad," Lily said. + +She wiped her tears and gave teddy a big kiss. She put him on her back and skipped to the car. Max followed her and helped her buckle up. + +"Are you ready, kids? Let's go see grandma," mom said. + +They all got in the car and drove away. Lily and Max looked out the window and saw the trees and the birds and the clouds. They sang songs and played games and told stories. They were happy and excited. They loved their luggage and their travel buddies. They couldn't wait to see grandma. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toy boat in the bathtub. They pretend to be sailors and explore the water. Sara likes to make waves with her hand and splash Ben. Ben likes to open the boat and put his toy animals inside. + +"Look, I have a lion and a zebra in my boat," Ben says. "They are going to a new land." + +"That's silly," Sara says. "Lions and zebras don't like water. They are afraid of sharks." + +"No, they are not," Ben says. "They are brave and strong. They can fight the sharks." + +Sara wants to see the animals in Ben's boat. She reaches for the boat and tries to open it. Ben holds the boat tight and pulls it away. + +"Stop it, Sara," Ben says. "This is my boat. You can't open it." + +"Yes, I can," Sara says. "I want to see the animals. Let me open it." + +They tug and pull on the boat. The boat slips from their hands and falls on the floor. The boat breaks and the animals fall out. The water spills everywhere. + +"Oh no," Ben says. "You broke my boat. You are a bad sailor." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sara says. "I didn't mean to break it. I just wanted to see the animals." + +They look at the broken boat and the wet floor. They feel sad and angry. They start to cry. + +Mom hears them crying and comes to the bathroom. She sees the mess and the broken boat. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"Sara broke my boat," Ben says. + +"Ben wouldn't let me open it," Sara says. + +Mom sighs and picks up the boat and the animals. She dries them with a towel. + +"I'm sorry your boat is broken, Ben," Mom says. "But you shouldn't be so selfish. You should share your toys with Sara. She is your sister and she wants to play with you." + +"I'm sorry I tried to open your boat, Ben," Sara says. "But you shouldn't be so mean. You should let me see your animals. They are cute and I like them." + +Mom hugs them and gives them a kiss. + +"It's okay, Sara and Ben," Mom says. "You both made a mistake. But you can still be friends and sailors. Why don't you help me clean up this mess and then we can make some hot chocolate? It's very icy outside and you need to warm up." + +Sara and Ben nod and smile. They help Mom clean up the water and the floor. They say sorry to each other and hug. They go to the kitchen and drink hot chocolate. They forget about the broken boat and the animals. They talk about their adventures as sailors and the new lands they want to explore. They are happy again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with blocks. They wanted to build a big tower with their blocks, but they did not have enough. They saw that Sam, a boy from another class, had many blocks in his corner. They decided to ask him if they could share his blocks. + +"Hi, Sam. We are Lily and Ben. Can we play with your blocks?" Lily asked. + +Sam looked at them and frowned. He did not like to share his blocks. He thought they were his and his alone. He said, "No, these are my blocks. Go away." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They thought Sam was mean and selfish. They walked away and tried to find other toys to play with. + +But then they heard a loud crash. They turned around and saw that Sam's tower had fallen down. All his blocks were scattered on the floor. Sam started to cry. He had worked hard to build his tower, and now it was gone. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for Sam. They knew how it felt to lose something you liked. They decided to be kind and help him. They walked over to him and said, "Don't cry, Sam. We can help you build your tower again. We can use our blocks and your blocks together. It will be more fun and more strong." + +Sam looked at them and wiped his tears. He felt ashamed and grateful. He said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. I'm sorry I was mean to you. You are very nice. Can we be friends?" + +Lily and Ben smiled and nodded. They said, "Yes, we can be friends. Let's build the biggest tower ever!" + +They started to pick up the blocks and stack them together. They made a warm and colorful tower that reached the ceiling. They had a lot of fun and learned to share and cooperate. They also learned that it is better to be friendly than to be lonely. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to climb the big oak tree and pretend they were birds. They sang songs and made nests with leaves and sticks. + +One day, it was very cold and windy. The oak tree shook and swayed. Sam and Lily felt scared. They hugged each other and tried to keep warm. + +"Let's go home, Sam," Lily said. "It's too cold and scary here." + +"OK, Lily," Sam said. "But how do we get down? The branches are slippery and the wind is strong." + +They looked around and saw a man walking his dog. He had a big coat and a hat. He looked friendly and kind. + +"Help, help!" Sam and Lily shouted. "We are stuck in the tree!" + +The man heard them and looked up. He saw the two children in the oak tree. He smiled and waved. + +"Don't worry, kids," he said. "I'll help you. Just repeat after me: One, two, three, jump!" + +Sam and Lily repeated after him: "One, two, three, jump!" + +The man caught them in his arms and put them down safely. His dog licked their faces and wagged his tail. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Sam and Lily said. "You are very nice and brave." + +"You're welcome, kids," the man said. "But next time, be careful. The oak tree is not a good place to play when it's cold and windy." + +Sam and Lily nodded and hugged the man and his dog. Then they ran home to their mom and dad. They told them what happened and how the man helped them. They were happy and warm again. +Sara and Lily were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things that Grandma had. They found a big box with a lock. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe there are toys or books or clothes," Sara said. + +"Or maybe there are jewels," Lily said. "Like rings and necklaces and earrings." + +They tried to open the lock, but it was too hard. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. They were sad. + +Then, Sara saw something shiny under a pile of blankets. She pulled it out and saw a small metal box. It had a key in it. + +"Look, Lily, I found a key!" Sara said. "Maybe it will open the big box." + +They ran to the big box and tried the key. It worked! They opened the box and saw many shiny things. They were jewelry! + +"Wow, they are so pretty!" Lily said. "Can we try them on?" + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Sara said. "They are Grandma's. She might not want us to touch them." + +They took out some rings and necklaces and earrings and put them on. They felt like princesses. They looked at themselves in a mirror and smiled. + +Then, they heard Grandma's voice. She was coming up the stairs. + +"Quick, Lily, we have to hide the jewelry!" Sara said. "She will be mad if she sees us." + +They took off the jewelry and put it back in the box. They closed the box and locked it. They hid the key under the blankets. They pretended to play with some dolls. + +Grandma came into the attic. She smiled when she saw Sara and Lily. + +"Hello, my darlings," she said. "What are you doing?" + +"We are playing with the dolls, Grandma," Sara said. + +"They are very nice dolls," Grandma said. "Do you want to come downstairs for some cookies?" + +"Yes, please, Grandma," Lily said. + +They followed Grandma downstairs. They did not tell her about the jewelry. They hoped she would not recognize the key. They wanted to play with the jewelry again. They thought it was a secret. But Grandma knew. She had seen the key. She had given it to Sara when she was a baby. She had a secret too. She wanted to give the jewelry to Sara and Lily when they were older. She thought they would like it. She smiled and hugged them. She loved them very much. +Ben was lonely. He had no friends to play with. He liked to watch the sky and the clouds. Sometimes he saw lightning. It was bright and loud. He wanted to touch it. + +One day, he saw a big storm. The sky was dark and angry. He heard thunder and saw lightning. He ran outside with his toy phone. He wanted to call the lightning. + +"Hello, lightning!" he said into his phone. "Do you want to be my friend? I am lonely. You are lonely too. We can play together." + +But the lightning did not answer. It only flashed and roared. Ben was sad. He did not understand why the lightning did not want to talk to him. + +Then he heard his mom. She was calling him from the house. She sounded worried. + +"Ben, Ben, where are you? Come inside, it's dangerous outside. The lightning can hurt you." + +Ben dropped his phone and ran to his mom. She hugged him and took him inside. She told him that the lightning was not a friend. It was a part of nature. It was beautiful, but also dangerous. He should not try to call it or touch it. + +Ben nodded. He was sorry for being silly. He was glad that his mom was his friend. He was not lonely anymore. He watched the storm from the window with his mom. He still liked the lightning, but he did not want to call it anymore. He wanted to be safe and happy. +Ben likes to whistle. He whistles when he plays, when he eats, and when he goes to bed. He whistles loud and soft, high and low, happy and sad. He whistles all the time. + +One day, Ben finds a chair in the yard. It is a big chair, with a soft seat and a high back. Ben thinks it is a lucky chair. He climbs on the chair and sits down. He feels like a king. He whistles a song of joy. + +But then, a cat jumps on the chair. It is a black cat, with green eyes and sharp claws. It does not like Ben. It hisses and scratches at him. Ben is scared. He whistles a cry for help. + +Mom hears Ben's whistle. She runs to the yard. She sees the cat and the chair. She picks up Ben and hugs him. She shooes away the cat. She tells Ben he is brave and smart. She says he can keep the chair if he wants. + +Ben is happy. He thanks Mom. He kisses her cheek. He whistles a song of love. He still likes to whistle. He whistles on his lucky chair. He whistles all the time. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to explore the swamp near their house. They put on their boots and hats and took a big stick each. + +"Be careful, the swamp is wet and muddy," Tom said. "And there are many bugs and frogs." + +"I'm not afraid, I like bugs and frogs," Lily said. "Maybe we can find a big one and keep it as a pet." + +They walked along the swamp, looking at the plants and animals. They saw green leaves, brown roots, yellow flowers, and red berries. They heard buzzing, croaking, splashing, and rustling. They smelled earth, water, and rot. + +"Look, Tom, what is that?" Lily pointed at a big, round, green thing in the water. It had spikes and a hole on top. + +"I don't know, maybe it's a plant," Tom said. "Let's poke it with our sticks and see what happens." + +They went closer to the green thing and touched it with their sticks. Suddenly, the hole opened and a loud roar came out. The green thing was not a plant, it was a crocodile! + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. "It's a crocodile, it can bite us!" + +They dropped their sticks and ran away from the swamp as fast as they could. The crocodile chased them for a while, but then gave up and went back to the water. + +Tom and Lily reached their house, panting and shaking. They hugged each other and thanked each other for being reliable friends. + +"Wow, that was scary," Lily said. "But also exciting. We saw a real crocodile!" + +"Yes, we did," Tom said. "But next time, let's play somewhere else. The swamp is too dangerous." + +They agreed and went inside to tell their parents about their adventure. They learned that the swamp was a place where many things could grow, but also where many things could hurt them. They decided to be more careful and curious, but also more smart and safe. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the river. They had a raft that their dad made for them. It was big and yellow and had a sail. They enjoyed sailing on the raft and pretending they were pirates. + +One day, they saw something enormous in the water. It was a whale! It was gray and had a big mouth and a tail. The whale came closer to the raft and made a loud noise. Lily and Max were scared and excited. + +"Hello, whale!" Lily said. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +The whale nodded and smiled. It sprayed water from its nose and made the raft go faster. Lily and Max laughed and held on to the raft. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Max said. "The whale is helping us sail!" + +They sailed with the whale for a long time. They saw fish and birds and boats. The whale showed them different things in the river. Lily and Max enjoyed learning from the whale. + +They thanked the whale for the ride and said goodbye. The whale waved its tail and swam away. Lily and Max sailed back to the shore. They told their dad about their adventure. He was proud and happy. + +"That was an amazing story!" he said. "You two are very brave and curious. I'm glad you enjoyed the raft and the whale." + +Lily and Max hugged their dad and smiled. They had a wonderful day. They hoped to see the whale again. +Lily was hungry. She wanted to eat toast with jam. She asked her mom, "Can I have toast, please?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, you have to get dressed. It is cold outside." + +Lily nodded. She went to her room. She saw her pink dress and her purple sweater. She liked them. She tried to put on her dress. But it was too small. It did not fit. She tried to put on her sweater. But it was too big. It did not fit either. + +Lily was sad. She did not have anything to wear. She cried, "Mom, I can't get dressed. Nothing fits me." + +Mom heard her. She came to her room. She saw Lily's clothes. She smiled. She said, "Lily, these are not your clothes. These are your sister's clothes. She is older than you. That's why they don't fit you. Your clothes are in the other drawer. Look, here are your blue jeans and your yellow shirt. They fit you perfectly." + +Lily looked. She saw her clothes. She was happy. She said, "Thank you, Mom. You are right. These are my clothes. They fit me." She put on her clothes. She felt warm and cozy. + +Mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. You look very nice. Now, let's go to the kitchen. Your toast is ready. You can have it with jam or butter. What do you want?" + +Lily said, "I want jam, please. I love jam. And I love toast. And I love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet girl. Now, enjoy your toast. And don't forget to brush your teeth after." +Sara and Lily were sisters who liked to play dress-up. They had many clothes and hats and shoes to try on. One day, they found a white veil in their mom's closet. It was long and soft and shiny. + +"Let's pretend we are brides," Sara said. "I want to be the bride first." + +"OK, but I want to be the bride next," Lily said. + +Sara put on the veil and a white dress. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She felt very pretty. She picked up a bunch of flowers and walked around the room. + +Lily watched her and felt unhappy. She wanted to wear the veil too. She thought Sara was being selfish. She decided to take the veil from her. + +She waited until Sara was not looking and grabbed the veil. She pulled it hard and ran away. + +"Hey, stop!" Sara shouted. "That's mine!" + +Sara chased Lily and tried to get the veil back. They both tugged and tore the veil. It ripped in half and fell to the floor. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken veil and the angry sisters. She was very sad and angry. + +"Do you know what this veil is?" she asked. "It was my wedding veil. It was very special to me. You ruined it with your fighting. How could you do this?" + +Sara and Lily felt very sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been mean and foolish. They hugged each other and apologized to their mom. + +But it was too late. The veil was gone and their mom was hurt. They had lost something precious because of their greed. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Don't be selfish or you might lose what you love. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to bake. They wanted to make cookies for their class. They found a recipe and some dough in the kitchen. They rolled the dough and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. They put the cookies on a tray and put them in the oven. + +"Let's go play while the cookies bake," Tom said. + +"OK, but we have to watch the time," Lily said. + +They went to the living room and played with their toys. They had so much fun that they forgot about the cookies. They did not hear the timer beep or smell the smoke. + +Soon, the fire alarm went off and their mom ran into the kitchen. She saw the tray of burnt cookies and the smoke in the oven. She turned off the oven and opened the windows. She was very angry and scared. + +"Lily and Tom, what have you done?" she yelled. "You could have started a fire! You could have hurt yourselves or the house! You were not careful or responsible!" + +Lily and Tom ran to the kitchen and saw the mess. They felt very sorry and ashamed. They knew they had made a big mistake. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. "We wanted to make cookies for our class. We thought we would be popular. But we forgot to check the oven. We were not paying attention. We were not smart." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're safe, but you have to learn from this. Baking is not a game. You have to follow the rules and be careful. You have to respect the oven and the dough. You have to watch the time and the heat. You have to be honest and admit your mistakes. And you don't need cookies to be popular. You need to be kind and respectful and helpful. That's what makes a good friend and a good person." + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "We understand, mom. We're sorry. We'll do better next time." + +Mom said, "I hope so. Now, let's clean up this mess and see if we have any dough left. Maybe we can still make some cookies, but this time, we'll do it together and we'll do it right." + +The moral of the story is: Be careful and responsible when you bake. Don't forget to check the oven and the time. Don't try to be popular by doing things you don't know how to do. Be honest and admit your mistakes. Be kind and respectful and helpful to others. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they see a big box on the table. It has a bow and a card. The card says: "To Sara and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa. Happy birthday!" + +"What is in the box?" Sara asks. + +"Let's open it and see!" Ben says. + +They rip off the bow and the paper. Inside the box, they find a phone. It is not like Mommy's or Daddy's phone. It is a jolly phone. It has a face and a mouth and eyes. It can talk and sing and make funny noises. + +"Hello, Sara and Ben!" the phone says. "I am your new friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sara and Ben say. + +They press the buttons and listen to the phone. The phone tells them stories and jokes and riddles. It teaches them colors and numbers and shapes. It plays music and games and sounds. Sara and Ben laugh and clap and dance. + +They are so happy with their jolly phone. They do not notice that Mommy and Daddy are watching them from the door. Mommy and Daddy smile and wink at each other. They know that Grandma and Grandpa have sent them the best gift ever. +Lila is a girl who likes to measure things. She has a long string and a small ruler. She uses them to measure her toys, her books, and her bed. She likes to know how big and how small they are. + +One day, she wants to measure her cat, Toto. She thinks Toto is very soft and very cute. She takes her string and her ruler and goes to find Toto. She sees him sleeping on the sofa. She tries to wrap the string around him, but he wakes up and jumps away. + +"Meow!" Toto says. He does not like to be measured. He runs to the kitchen and hides under the table. + +Lila follows him. She crawls under the table and tries to catch him. But Toto is too fast and too smart. He runs to the window and jumps out. He lands on the grass and runs to the tree. + +Lila runs after him. She wants to measure him very much. She reaches the tree and looks up. She sees Toto sitting on a branch. He looks down at her and licks his paw. + +"Please, Toto, let me measure you," Lila says. "I just want to know how long and how wide you are." + +Toto shakes his head. He does not want to be measured. He likes to be free and wild. He jumps to another branch and then to another. He goes higher and higher until Lila cannot see him anymore. + +Lila feels sad. She sits on the grass and hugs her string and her ruler. She wishes Toto would come back and let her measure him. She thinks he is the best cat in the world. + +But then she hears a noise. She looks up and sees Toto coming down the tree. He jumps to the ground and walks to her. He rubs his head against her leg and purrs. + +Lila smiles. She is happy to see Toto. She puts her string and her ruler away. She does not need to measure him anymore. She knows he is the perfect size for her. She picks him up and cuddles him. He is rough and soft at the same time. + +"I love you, Toto," Lila says. + +"I love you, too, Lila," Toto says. He does not mind being cuddled. He thinks Lila is the best girl in the world. +Tom and Lily liked to play on the beach. They made sand castles and looked for shells. They also liked to splash in the water, but only when their mom was watching. Their mom told them the water was dangerous and they should not go too far. + +One day, Tom and Lily saw a big boat on the water. It was shiny and colorful and made a loud noise. They wanted to see it closer. They forgot what their mom said and ran to the water. They ignored their mom when she called them to come back. + +The water was cold and wet and moved fast. It pushed Tom and Lily away from the shore. They were scared and tried to swim back, but they could not. The water was too strong. It was the tide. The tide made the water go up and down and in and out. It was dangerous. + +Their mom saw them and ran to the water. She was very worried and angry. She shouted for help. A man with a big orange float came and swam to Tom and Lily. He grabbed them and brought them back to the shore. He was a lifeguard. He saved them. + +Tom and Lily were sorry and hugged their mom. They said they were sorry and they would not ignore her again. Their mom was glad they were safe, but she was also sad and mad. She said they had to go home and they could not play on the beach for a long time. Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They never went near the water without their mom again. +Mia liked to be independent. She did not want help from anyone. She wanted to do everything by herself. One day, she saw a fan in her room. It was big and round and had four blades. It made a nice breeze when it was on. + +Mia wanted to turn on the fan by herself. She climbed on her bed and reached for the switch. But the switch was too high for her. She stretched her arm and stood on her toes. She could not reach it. She started to struggle. She grunted and groaned. She felt frustrated. + +"Need help?" her mom asked from the door. She saw Mia struggling on the bed. + +"No!" Mia said. "I can do it!" + +She tried again and again. But she still could not reach the switch. She felt tired and hot. She started to cry. + +"OK, OK," her mom said. "I'll help you. But only if you ask nicely." + +Mia looked at her mom. She looked at the fan. She really wanted the fan on. She swallowed her pride. + +"Please, mom, can you help me?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," her mom said. She walked to the bed and lifted Mia up. She held her close and let her touch the switch. Mia turned on the fan. She felt the breeze on her face. She smiled. + +"Thank you, mom," she said. + +"You're welcome, Mia," her mom said. "You're very independent, but sometimes it's OK to ask for help. I love you." + +"I love you too, mom," Mia said. She hugged her mom and enjoyed the fan. +Tom was a baby who liked his bottle very much. He drank milk from his bottle every day and night. He did not want to drink from a cup like his big sister, Ann. He only wanted his bottle. + +One day, Mom said, "Tom, you are too big for your bottle. You have to stop drinking from it. You have to drink from a cup like Ann. Bottles are for babies, not big boys." She took away his bottle and gave him a cup of milk. + +Tom was very sad and angry. He did not like the cup. He threw the cup on the floor and cried. He wanted his bottle back. He did not care if he was a big boy or a baby. He loved his bottle. + +Ann saw Tom crying and felt sorry for him. She was a kind sister. She went to her room and found an old bottle that she used to drink from when she was a baby. She filled it with water and gave it to Tom. + +Tom was very happy and surprised. He hugged Ann and thanked her. He drank from the bottle and smiled. He did not mind that it was water, not milk. He was glad that he had his bottle and his sister. He thought that Ann was the best sister in the world. He did not want to stop drinking from his bottle, but he wanted to share it with Ann. He was not a poor baby anymore. He was a lucky boy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in the sky. It is black and white and has a long neck. Lily and Ben want to talk to the bird. + +"Hello, bird!" Lily says. "What is your name?" + +The bird does not say anything. It flies over them and drops a paper on the ground. Lily and Ben run to the paper. It has words on it. Lily and Ben can read some words. + +"Look, Ben!" Lily says. "This is a message from the bird!" + +"What does it say?" Ben asks. + +Lily reads the message. It says: "I am a mighty swan. I live in the lake. I have many friends. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Lily and Ben are happy. They want to be friends with the swan. They write a message back. They say: "Yes, we want to be your friends. We are Lily and Ben. We live in the town. We like to play in the park. Can we visit you in the lake?" + +They fold the paper and throw it in the air. The swan catches it with its beak. It nods and smiles. It flies away to the lake. Lily and Ben wave goodbye. They hope to see the swan again. They think the swan is mighty and nice. +Sara and Ben are in the same class. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they have a special project. They have to wrap a gift for their teacher. Sara and Ben are very excited. They want to make their teacher happy. + +They go to the table where there are many papers and ribbons. Sara picks a pink paper and a silver ribbon. Ben picks a blue paper and a gold ribbon. They start to wrap their gifts. Sara is very careful. She folds the paper neatly and ties the ribbon in a bow. Ben is very fast. He wraps the paper around the gift and sticks the ribbon with tape. + +"Look, Sara, I'm done!" Ben says. He holds up his gift proudly. + +Sara looks at Ben's gift. She thinks it is very ugly. The paper is wrinkled and the ribbon is crooked. She feels angry. She says, "Your gift is rude, Ben. You did not wrap it well. The teacher will not like it. You should do it again." + +Ben feels sad. He thinks his gift is nice. He says, "No, Sara, my gift is not rude. I wrap it fast because I want to give it to the teacher soon. The teacher will like it. You are rude, Sara. You are mean to me." + +Sara and Ben start to argue. They raise their voices and say bad words. They do not listen to each other. They do not see that their teacher is coming. The teacher hears them and sees their gifts. She feels disappointed. She says, "Sara and Ben, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you rude to each other? You should be kind and respectful. You should work together and help each other. You should be proud of your gifts. They are both beautiful. They show that you care about me. I appreciate them very much. But I do not appreciate your behavior. You have to say sorry to each other and hug." + +Sara and Ben feel ashamed. They realize that they were wrong. They say sorry to each other and hug. They say sorry to the teacher and give her their gifts. The teacher smiles and thanks them. She says, "I'm glad that you are friends again. I hope you learned a lesson today. You should always wrap your words and actions with love and kindness. That is the best gift you can give to anyone." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They have a goal. The goal is a big box. They kick the ball to the goal. Sometimes they score. Sometimes they miss. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He has a red shirt. He says he is the best soccer player. He wants to play with Anna and Ben. He says he will be on one team and Anna and Ben will be on the other team. He says he will win. + +Anna and Ben are nervous. They think the big boy is mean. They do not want to play with him. They want to play with each other. They have an idea. They whisper to each other. + +They say to the big boy, "OK, we will play with you. But we have a rule. You have to use your hands. We will use our feet. That is fair." + +The big boy laughs. He says, "That is easy. I will still win. You are silly." + +They start to play. The big boy tries to catch the ball with his hands. But it is hard. The ball is round and bouncy. It slips from his hands. Anna and Ben kick the ball with their feet. They are fast and smart. They pass the ball to each other. They score many goals. + +The big boy is angry. He says, "This is not fair. You are cheating. You are not playing soccer. You are playing something else." + +Anna and Ben smile. They say, "We are playing soccer. You are playing something else. You are playing handball. But you are not good at handball. You should practice more." + +They unite. They high-five each other. They are happy. They have reached their goal. They have won the game. They have taught the big boy a lesson. They have had fun. +Tom and Lisa are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a big tank. Lisa has a pretty doll. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Tom says to Lisa, "Do you want to marry me?" Lisa is surprised. She does not know what marry means. She asks Tom, "What is marry?" + +Tom says, "Marry is when you love someone and you stay with them forever. You can have a ring and a cake and a party. You can be happy together." + +Lisa thinks for a moment. She likes Tom. He is kind and humble. He does not take her toys or make her cry. She says, "Okay, I will marry you. But can we still play with our toys?" + +Tom smiles and nods. He says, "Yes, we can. We can play with our tank and our doll and anything else we want. We can be friends and marry." + +They hug and kiss. They are happy. They pretend to have a ring and a cake and a party. They play with their toys and marry. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they have a big fight over a notebook. Sara wants to draw in it, but Ben says it is his notebook. He snatches it from Sara and runs away. + +"Give it back, Ben! It is mine!" Sara shouts. She chases him around the house, but he is too fast. He runs into the bathroom and locks the door. Sara bangs on the door and cries. + +"Go away, Sara! You are foolish! This is my notebook!" Ben says. He opens the notebook and sees that Sara has already drawn some pictures in it. He gets angry and tears out the pages. He throws them into the bathtub, where the water is running. + +"Ha! Take that, Sara!" Ben says. He feels proud of himself. He does not see that the water is getting higher and higher in the bathtub. He does not hear Sara stop banging on the door. He does not notice that the water is spilling over the edge of the bathtub and onto the floor. + +Suddenly, he hears a loud voice. It is his mom. She has come home from work and sees the mess in the bathroom. She opens the door and sees Ben standing in the water with the notebook in his hand. + +"Ben! What have you done? You have flooded the bathroom! And you have ruined Sara's notebook! How could you be so foolish?" Mom says. She is very angry and sad. She takes the notebook from Ben and gives it to Sara, who is waiting outside. She tells Ben to bathe and clean up the bathroom. She tells Sara to go to her room and calm down. + +Ben feels ashamed and sorry. He wishes he had not fought with Sara. He wishes he had not torn her pictures. He wishes he had not flooded the bathroom. He wishes he had not been so foolish. He bathes and cleans up the bathroom. He hopes Mom and Sara will forgive him. He hopes they will play together again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals in the farm. They see cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. + +One day, they go to the chicken coop. They want to see the eggs. They are careful not to scare the chickens. They find some eggs in the nests. They are happy. + +But then, they see a big rooster. The rooster is angry. He thinks they want to take his eggs. He flaps his wings and crows loudly. He runs towards them. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the eggs and run away. The rooster chases them. He pecks at their legs. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily and Ben cry. "Stop, stop, stop!" + +They reach the fence and climb over it. They are safe. The rooster cannot follow them. He stays in the coop and crows some more. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They are fine. They have no cuts or bruises. They are just a little dirty. + +They laugh. They think the rooster is funny. He is not really mean. He is just protecting his eggs. + +They decide to tease the rooster. They stick out their tongues and make faces at him. They say: + +"Cluck, cluck, cluck! You are a silly chicken! You cannot catch us! We are faster than you!" + +The rooster is annoyed. He crows louder and louder. He tries to jump over the fence. He cannot. + +Lily and Ben giggle. They have fun teasing the rooster. They are not afraid of him anymore. They are brave. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They make prints of their hands and feet. They laugh when they see the funny shapes. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to make a gift for their teacher. They think of what she likes. They know she likes flowers and books. They have an idea. + +They use their crayons and paper to make a big card. They draw flowers and write "Thank you" on it. They also make prints of their hands and feet on the card. They write their names under the prints. + +They are very proud of their card. They put it in an envelope and give it to their teacher. Their teacher is very happy. She opens the envelope and sees the card. She smiles and hugs Lily and Ben. + +She says, "This is a wonderful gift. I love the flowers and the prints. They are very colorful and creative. You are very kind and thoughtful. I am very grateful for having you as my students." + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They say, "You are welcome. We are glad you like it. You are the best teacher ever." + +They laugh and hug their teacher again. They feel good inside. They are grateful for their teacher and their friendship. +Tom and Lily were playing outside in the rain. They liked to splash in the puddles and feel the water on their faces. They wore their jackets and boots to keep warm and dry. + +"Look, Tom, a big puddle!" Lily said, pointing to a hole in the ground filled with water. "Let's jump in it!" + +"Okay, Lily, but be careful. It might be deep," Tom said, following her. + +They ran to the puddle and jumped in with a splash. The water was cold and wet, and it soaked their jackets and pants. They laughed and kicked the water around. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing?" a voice shouted. It was their mom, who had come out to check on them. She saw them in the puddle and was angry. "Get out of there right now! You're soaking wet and dirty! How ignorant can you be?" + +Tom and Lily stopped laughing and looked at their mom. They did not know what ignorant meant, but they knew it was not good. They got out of the puddle and walked to their mom, feeling sorry. + +"We're sorry, mom. We were just having fun," Tom said. + +"We didn't mean to make you mad," Lily said. + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She took off their jackets and boots and wrapped them in a towel. She was not really mad, just worried. She loved her children, even when they did silly things. + +"Come on, let's go inside and get you dry and warm. And then I'll tell you what ignorant means, okay?" she said. + +"Okay, mom," Tom and Lily said. They followed their mom inside, leaving the puddle behind. They learned a new word and a new lesson that day. +Tom and Mia are playing in the kitchen. They see a big jar of powder on the shelf. They want to know what it is. They climb on a chair and take the jar. They open it and smell it. It smells sour. + +"Let's taste it," Tom whispers to Mia. He puts some powder on his tongue. He makes a face. "Yuck! It is sour and bitter!" He spits it out. + +Mia whispers back, "Maybe it is better with water." She finds a cup and fills it with water. She pours some powder in the cup and stirs it. She takes a sip. She makes a face too. "Yuck! It is sour and fizzy!" She spits it out. + +They hear Mom coming. They are scared. They put the jar back on the shelf and the cup in the sink. They run to the living room and pretend to read a book. + +Mom comes in the kitchen. She sees the jar of powder and the cup in the sink. She knows what they did. She smiles. She takes the jar and the cup and goes to the living room. She sits next to Tom and Mia. + +"Did you have fun with the powder?" she asks them. They look at her. They nod. They are shy. + +"Do you know what it is?" she asks them. They shake their heads. They are curious. + +"It is baking soda," she tells them. "It is used for making cakes and cookies. But it is not good to eat by itself. It is sour and bitter and fizzy. It can make your tummy hurt." + +Tom and Mia say sorry. They hug Mom. They ask her to make a cake with them. Mom says yes. She takes them to the kitchen. They wash their hands. They get the flour, the sugar, the eggs, the butter, and the chocolate. They also get the baking soda. But this time, they use it the right way. They make a yummy cake. They are happy. +Tom and Anna liked to play outside in the yard. They had a ball, a bike, and a doll. One day, they saw a big white automobile parked on the street. They wanted to see it closer. + +"Let's go to the automobile," Tom said. "Maybe we can discover something inside." + +"OK," Anna said. "But we have to be careful. Mommy and Daddy said we should not go near the street." + +They ran to the automobile and looked inside. They saw a steering wheel, a radio, and some buttons. They thought it was fun. + +"Can I sit in the driver's seat?" Tom asked. + +"Sure," Anna said. "I will sit in the back." + +They opened the door and climbed inside. Tom grabbed the steering wheel and pretended to drive. Anna played with the radio and the buttons. They did not notice that the automobile was not locked. + +Suddenly, the automobile started to move. Tom and Anna were scared. They did not know how to stop it. They screamed for help, but no one heard them. + +The automobile rolled down the street, faster and faster. It hit a tree, a fence, and a mailbox. It made a loud noise and a lot of smoke. Tom and Anna were hurt. They cried and wished they had listened to Mommy and Daddy. They learned a hard lesson. +Sara and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They see a big bottle of wine on the table. Sara wants to try it. She says to Ben, "Let's drink some wine. It looks yummy." + +Ben is scared. He says to Sara, "No, we can't. Wine is for grown-ups. Mommy and Daddy will be angry if we touch it." + +But Sara does not listen. She grabs the bottle and opens it. She pours some wine into a cup. She drinks it. She makes a face. She says, "Yuck! This is not yummy. This is sour and bitter." + +Ben sees Sara spit out the wine. He says, "I told you so. Wine is not for us. Now we have to clean up the mess." + +Sara and Ben try to wipe the wine from the table and the floor. But they make it worse. The wine stains the cloth and the rug. They hear Mommy and Daddy coming home. They are ashamed. They hide under the table. + +Mommy and Daddy see the wine bottle and the cup and the stains. They are angry and sad. They say, "Who did this? Who drank our wine and made this mess?" + +Sara and Ben come out from under the table. They say, "We are sorry. We did it. We wanted to try the wine. But we did not like it. It was yucky." + +Mommy and Daddy hug Sara and Ben. They say, "We are glad you are safe. But you should never drink wine or any other grown-up drink. It can make you sick and hurt you. And you should never touch things that are not yours. You have to ask first. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say, "We understand. We will not do it again. We love you." + +Mommy and Daddy say, "We love you too. But you have to help us clean up the mess. And you have to go to bed early tonight. No more playing in the kitchen." + +Sara and Ben say, "OK. We will help. And we will go to bed. Good night." + +Mommy and Daddy say, "Good night." +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big building with many pipes and noises. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go and see!" Lily said. She was curious and brave. + +"No, we can't!" Tom said. He was careful and scared. "That is a factory. It is not for kids. It is for making things. It can be dirty and dangerous." + +Lily shrugged. She did not care. She wanted to have fun. She ran towards the factory. Tom followed her. He did not want to be alone. + +They found a door that was open. They sneaked inside. They saw many machines and people. They also saw many boxes and bags. They looked at them. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. She picked up a bag. It was shiny and soft. It had a picture of a bear on it. "This is a clean bag. It is for keeping things. I want it!" + +Tom looked at another bag. It was dull and rough. It had a picture of a trash can on it. "This is a dirty bag. It is for throwing things. I don't want it!" + +They heard a loud voice. It was a man. He was angry. He saw them. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing here? This is not a playground! This is a factory! Get out of here! And leave those bags alone! They are not for you!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the bags. They ran out of the door. They did not look back. They ran all the way home. + +They learned a lesson. They did not go near the factory again. They played in safer places. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are playing in their room. They have many toys, but they like to make new ones with things they find. Lily sees a lamp on the desk. It is old and dusty, but it has a pretty shade with flowers. + +"Look, Tom, a lamp!" Lily says. "We can make it a house for our dolls." + +She takes the lamp and puts it on the floor. She opens the shade and puts some dolls inside. Tom likes the idea. He brings some pillows and blankets to make the lamp cozy. + +"Can I play with you?" Tom asks. + +"Of course, you can," Lily says. "You are my brother and my friend. Here, you can have this doll. She is the queen of the lamp." + +Lily offers Tom a doll with a crown and a dress. Tom smiles and takes the doll. He puts her next to another doll with a hat and a coat. He says they are the king and the queen of the lamp. + +Lily and Tom pretend they are the servants of the lamp. They bring food and drinks, sing songs and tell stories to the dolls. They have a lot of fun. The lamp is their friendly house. They forget about the time and the dark. + +"Kids, it's time for bed!" Mom calls from downstairs. + +Lily and Tom hear Mom. They look at the lamp and the dolls. They don't want to leave them. + +"Can we sleep in the lamp, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"No, you can't, sweetie," Mom says. "The lamp is not a bed. It's a lamp. You have to sleep in your own beds." + +Lily and Tom are sad. They love the lamp and the dolls. They hug them and say good night. + +"Maybe we can play with them again tomorrow," Tom says. + +"Maybe we can," Lily says. + +They put the lamp back on the desk. They turn it on and see the light. It makes the shade and the flowers glow. + +"Good night, lamp," Lily and Tom say. + +"Good night, kids," the lamp says in their imagination. "You are very nice and creative. I like you." + +Lily and Tom smile. They go to their beds. They feel happy and sleepy. They dream of the lamp and the dolls. They are their friendly friends. +Lily and Ben like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. Some toys are big, some toys are small, some toys are soft, some toys are hard. Lily and Ben love all their toys. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the shop with Mom. Mom wants to buy some food and some clothes. Lily and Ben want to see the toys. They run to the toy aisle. They see many toys there. Some toys are new, some toys are old, some toys are shiny, some toys are dull. Lily and Ben want all the toys. + +Lily sees a doll. The doll has long hair and a pink dress. Lily likes the doll. She picks up the doll and hugs it. She says, "Mom, can I have this doll? It is so pretty and soft." + +Ben sees a car. The car has four wheels and a red body. Ben likes the car. He picks up the car and makes it zoom. He says, "Mom, can I have this car? It is so fast and cool." + +Mom looks at the doll and the car. She sees the price tags. The doll is ten dollars. The car is five dollars. Mom says, "Lily and Ben, these toys are too expensive. We cannot buy them. We have to save our money for things we need. These toys are not worth the value. They are cheap and break easily. You have many toys at home. You do not need more toys." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to put back the doll and the car. They want to keep them. They say, "But Mom, we love these toys. They are not cheap. They are fun and nice. Please, Mom, please." + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, Lily and Ben, we have to go now. Come on, let's go to the cashier. Put back the doll and the car. We have to close the shop soon. Hurry up, please." + +Lily and Ben sigh. They put back the doll and the car. They follow Mom to the cashier. They pay for the food and the clothes. They leave the shop. They are still sad. They wish they had the doll and the car. + +Mom sees their faces. She says, "I know you are sad, Lily and Ben. But you have to understand. We cannot buy everything we want. We have to be smart and careful with our money. We have to buy things that have value. Things that last and help us. Not things that are cheap and break. Maybe one day, when we have more money, we can buy you a new toy. But for now, you have to be happy with what you have. You have many toys at home. And you have each other. And you have me. And I love you very much." + +Lily and Ben look at Mom. They see her smile. They feel her hug. They say, "We love you too, Mom. Thank you for buying us food and clothes. And thank you for taking us to the shop. We are sorry for being greedy. We are happy with what we have. You are right. We have many toys at home. And we have each other. And we have you. And you have value. You are not cheap. You are the best Mom ever." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their wagon. Their wagon is red and has four wheels. They can put toys and books in their wagon and pull it around. + +One day, they see a cute puppy in the park. The puppy is brown and fluffy. It has a collar with a tag that says "Spot". Anna and Ben want to pet the puppy and play with it. + +"Hello, puppy!" Anna says. "You are so cute. Can we be your friends?" + +The puppy wags its tail and licks Anna's face. Ben laughs and reaches out his hand. But then, a man comes running. He is the puppy's owner. + +"Spot, come here!" the man says. "I'm sorry, kids. He ran away from me. He likes to chase squirrels." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to keep the puppy. They try to resist giving him back. + +"Please, mister, can we have the puppy?" Ben asks. "We have a wagon. We can take him for rides." + +The man smiles and shakes his head. "No, I'm sorry. Spot is my puppy. He needs to go home with me. But you can visit him anytime. He likes to play in the park." + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They hug the puppy and say goodbye. They put their toys and books back in their wagon and pull it home. They hope to see Spot again soon. +Lila liked ice cream very much. She liked to go to the shop with Mom and get a cone with two scoops. She liked to lick the ice cream and feel it melt in her mouth. She liked to try different flavors, like chocolate and strawberry and mint. + +One day, Lila saw a new flavor at the shop. It was called rainbow. It had many colors, like red and yellow and blue and green. It looked very pretty and yummy. Lila wanted to try it. She asked Mom if she could have a cone with rainbow ice cream. Mom said yes, but she also said to be careful. She said the cone might not fit all the colors. She said the ice cream might fall off the cone. + +Lila did not care. She wanted the rainbow ice cream. She told the man at the shop to give her a cone with two scoops of rainbow. The man did what she asked, but he looked worried. He said the cone was too small for the ice cream. He said the ice cream was too heavy for the cone. He said the ice cream might drip or drop. + +Lila did not listen. She took the cone and thanked the man. She was very happy. She licked the ice cream and tasted all the colors. She thought it was the best ice cream ever. She smiled and walked with Mom to the park. + +But then, something bad happened. The ice cream started to melt. It started to drip from the cone. It started to run down Lila's hand. It started to stain her dress. Lila tried to lick faster, but she could not keep up. The ice cream started to drop from the cone. It started to fall on the ground. It started to make a mess. + +Lila was very sad. She cried and cried. She dropped the cone and hugged Mom. She said she was sorry. She said she should have listened. She said she did not want the rainbow ice cream anymore. + +Mom hugged her back. She said it was okay. She said she still loved her. She said they could get another cone, a smaller one, with a flavor that fit. She said they could still have fun at the park. + +Lila nodded. She wiped her tears. She smiled and said thank you. She said she loved Mom too. She said she wanted to try chocolate again. She said she would be careful. + +Mom smiled and said okay. She took her hand and walked with her to the shop. They got a cone with one scoop of chocolate. It fit perfectly. It did not drip or drop. It was just right. + +Lila licked the ice cream and felt it melt in her mouth. She thought it was the best ice cream ever. She smiled and walked with Mom to the park. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play together at the park, at the library, and at home. One day, they decide to play pretend grocery. They use boxes and cans and bags to make a store. Lily is the shopper and Ben is the cashier. + +"Hello, I want to buy these things," Lily says, putting some items on the counter. + +"Okay, that will be five dollars, please," Ben says, pretending to scan them. + +Lily gives him some paper money and he gives her a receipt. "Thank you for shopping at Ben's grocery," he says. + +"You're welcome," Lily says. "Can I ask you something?" + +"Sure, what is it?" Ben says. + +Lily smiles and holds his hand. "Do you want to marry me?" she says. + +Ben blushes and nods. "Yes, I do," he says. + +They hug and kiss and put rings on each other's fingers. They are very happy. They think they are the best couple ever. + +They run to tell their moms, who are sitting on a bench nearby. "Mommy, mommy, we got married!" they shout. + +Their moms look at them and smile. They are not surprised. They know Lily and Ben are very close. They think they are very cute. + +"Wow, congratulations!" they say. "You are a very tall and handsome groom, Ben. And you are a very pretty and smart bride, Lily." + +"Thank you, mommy," they say. + +They invite their moms to join their wedding party. They have cake and juice and dance and sing. They have a lot of fun. They are very happy. They love each other very much. +Lily and Tom were at the park with their mom. They saw a vendor with a big cart of balloons. The balloons were high in the air and had many colors. + +"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. The vendor tied the balloons to their wrists and smiled. + +"Thank you, mister," Lily and Tom said. + +They ran to the swings and played with their balloons. They felt happy and proud. + +But then, a strong wind came and blew the balloons away. Lily and Tom tried to hold on, but the wind was too strong. The balloons flew higher and higher until they were gone. + +Lily and Tom cried. They had lost their balloons. They felt sad and angry. + +"Mom, our balloons are gone!" they shouted. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Sometimes, things happen that we can't control. You didn't do anything wrong. You just suffered bad luck." + +Lily and Tom sniffed and wiped their tears. They looked at the sky and saw a rainbow. + +"Look, mom, a rainbow!" Lily said. + +"Maybe that's a sign that things will get better," mom said. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They still missed their balloons, but they felt a little better. They decided to play with the slide and the sandbox. They had fun with their mom and each other. They felt happy and loved. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Anna goes first and slides down fast. She laughs and says, "That was fun! Your turn, Ben!" + +Ben looks at the slide and feels scared. He shakes his head and says, "No, thank you. I don't want to slide. It is too high and too fast. I want to play with the basket." + +Anna is surprised and says, "But sliding is fun! You can try it once. It is not hard. You just sit and go. Come on, Ben!" + +Ben refuses and says, "No, no, no! I like the basket more. The basket is flexible and soft. I can put things in it and take them out. I can make shapes with it and pretend it is a hat or a boat. The basket is my friend. The slide is not." + +Anna is sad and says, "But I want to play with you. We can share the basket and the slide. We can take turns and have fun together. Please, Ben, don't be stubborn. Be flexible like the basket." + +Ben thinks for a moment and says, "Okay, Anna. I will try the slide once. But only if you play with the basket with me after. Deal?" + +Anna smiles and says, "Deal! Come on, Ben. Let's slide and play!" +Tom and Anna liked to play pretend. They had a big box that they used as a stage. They put on funny hats and clothes and made up stories. Sometimes they sang songs or told jokes. + +One day, Tom wanted to be a magician. He said he needed a helper. Anna said she would help him. Tom said she had to do what he said and not tell anyone his secrets. Anna said okay. + +Tom put a hidden cloth over a chair. He said it was his magic box. He told Anna to sit on the chair and cover herself with the cloth. He said he would make her disappear. Anna did what he said. + +Tom waved a stick and said some magic words. He pulled the cloth away. Anna was gone! Tom looked surprised and happy. He said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I have made my helper disappear!" + +The other kids clapped and cheered. They asked Tom how he did it. Tom said it was a secret. He said he would bring Anna back. He waved his stick and said some more magic words. He put the cloth back on the chair. + +He pulled the cloth away again. Anna was back! Tom said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I have brought my helper back!" The other kids clapped and cheered again. They said Tom was a great magician. + +Anna smiled and hugged Tom. She said he was a good friend. She said she liked to support him. Tom smiled and hugged Anna back. He said she was a good helper. He said he liked to play with her. They bowed and thanked the other kids. They said they hoped they liked their show. They put away their stage and their hats and clothes. They went to have some juice and cookies. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big plane in the sky. It is white and shiny. They want to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a plane!" Anna says. "Can we touch it?" + +"No, Anna, it is too far. We can only see it," Ben says. + +"But I want to touch it. It looks so nice," Anna says. She jumps and reaches with her hand. + +"Anna, stop. You will fall. Planes are not for touching. They are for flying," Ben says. He holds her hand. + +"Then can we fly in a plane?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe one day, when we are older. And when we are healthy," Ben says. + +"Why do we need to be healthy?" Anna asks. + +"Because planes are very clean. And they don't like germs. Germs can make us sick. And sick people can't fly in planes," Ben says. + +"Oh, I see. Then we need to eat good food and wash our hands. And wear masks," Anna says. + +"Yes, that's right. And we also need to be nice and share. And listen to mom and dad. And read and learn. And have fun. And be happy. Then we will be healthy and strong. And maybe we can fly in a plane someday," Ben says. + +Anna smiles and nods. She hugs Ben. They watch the plane fly away. They are happy. They are healthy. They are friends. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big bird in the sky. The bird can fly very fast and very high. Sara and Ben want to fly too. They run and jump and flap their arms. + +"Look, I can fly!" Sara says. + +"No, you can't. You are not a bird. You are a girl," Ben says. + +"Yes, I can. Watch me!" Sara says. She runs faster and jumps higher. She tries to fly over the fence. But she falls down and hits her knee. It hurts a lot. She cries. + +Ben runs to Sara and helps her up. He sees blood on her knee. He is scared. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" he asks. + +"No, I'm not. My knee hurts. I want to go home," Sara says. + +"Okay, let's go home. I'm sorry you got hurt. You can't fly, Sara. But you can do other things. You can sing and draw and dance. You are a good friend," Ben says. + +He hugs Sara and takes her hand. They walk to the shade under a tree. They wait for their mom to come and pick them up. They look at the bird in the sky. They still want to fly, but they know they can't. They are happy to be together. +Ben liked to jog with his dad in the park. They would jog fast and slow, and see many things. They saw birds and dogs and flowers and trees. Ben had fun when he jogged with his dad. + +One day, they saw something new in the park. It was a giant. The giant was very big and very loud. He had a big nose and big feet and big hands. He wore a big hat and a big coat and a big scarf. The giant looked boring. He did not jog or play or smile. He just walked and grumbled. + +Ben wanted to see the giant up close. He thought the giant might be nice if he talked to him. He let go of his dad's hand and ran towards the giant. His dad shouted, "Ben, no! Come back!" But Ben did not listen. He wanted to meet the giant. + +The giant saw Ben running to him. He did not like Ben. He did not like anyone. He was angry and mean. He lifted his big foot and stomped on Ben. Ben was squashed. He did not jog or play or smile anymore. He was gone. + +His dad was very sad. He cried and cried. He wished he had held Ben's hand tighter. He wished he had never seen the giant. He wished he could jog with Ben again. But he could not. The giant had taken Ben away. The giant was very bad. The end. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play in the bath. They have many toys in the water. They have a duck, a boat, a frog and a ball. They splash and laugh. + +Mama comes with a bottle of shampoo. She says, "Time to wash your hair, my cute ones." Lily and Max do not like shampoo. They say, "No, no, no!" They hide under the water. + +Mama smiles. She says, "Don't be silly. Shampoo is good for you. It makes your hair soft and shiny. Look, I have a trick. If you blink your eyes, the shampoo will not hurt them. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Max are curious. They say, "Okay, we will try." Mama puts some shampoo on their heads. She rubs it gently. She says, "Now, blink, blink, blink!" Lily and Max blink their eyes. They do not feel any pain. They say, "Wow, it works!" + +Mama rinses their hair with water. She says, "See, that was easy. You are very brave and smart. Now you have clean hair and happy eyes. I am proud of you." She hugs them and kisses them. Lily and Max smile. They say, "We love you, Mama. And we love shampoo!" +Lily and Ben like to play at the zoo. They see many animals that are big and small, loud and quiet, fast and slow. They like to watch the monkeys swing, the lions roar, and the penguins slide. But their favorite animal is the ostrich. The ostrich has a long neck, big eyes, and funny feathers. It can run very fast, but it cannot fly. + +One day, Lily and Ben have a plan. They want to touch the ostrich. They wait until the zookeeper is not looking. Then they climb over the fence and run to the ostrich. The ostrich is eating some grass. It does not see them coming. Lily and Ben are very happy. They think they are very clever. + +But the ostrich is not happy. It hears them and turns around. It sees them and gets angry. It does not like strangers. It opens its big mouth and makes a loud noise. It pecks at them with its sharp beak. It chases them with its strong legs. Lily and Ben are very scared. They scream and cry. They try to run away. + +But they are too slow. The ostrich is faster. It catches them and bites them. It hurts them a lot. They bleed and fall down. They wish they never touched the ostrich. They wish they listened to the zookeeper. They wish they stayed on the other side of the fence. + +The zookeeper hears them and comes. He sees them and gets angry too. He calls for help. He scolds them and takes them away. He tells their mom and dad what they did. Their mom and dad are very sad and mad. They take them to the doctor. They have to get stitches and medicine. They have to stay in bed for a long time. They have to say sorry to the zookeeper and the ostrich. They learn their lesson. They never touch the ostrich again. The end. +Lily was a little girl who loved to hug her teddy bear. She took him everywhere she went. He was soft and brown and had a red bow on his neck. He made her feel happy and safe. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They played on the swings and the slide and had a picnic. Lily hugged her teddy bear and shared her treat with him. It was a yummy cookie with chocolate chips. + +But then, a big dog came running towards them. He was black and furry and had sharp teeth. He barked and growled and jumped on Lily. He wanted her treat and her teddy bear. He bit the cookie and tore the teddy bear. He ripped off the red bow and the soft fur. He made a big mess. + +Lily was scared and sad. She cried and screamed. She felt helpless. She wanted her mommy and daddy to help her. But they were too far away. They did not see the dog. They did not hear Lily. They were busy talking to their friends. + +The dog ran away with the cookie and the teddy bear. He was happy and full. He did not care about Lily. He did not care that he hurt her and broke her toy. He was a bad dog. + +Lily was left alone on the grass. She had no treat and no teddy bear. She had no hug and no smile. She had only tears and pain. She had a bad day. +Tom and Mia like to go to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They see many animals, but their favorite is the big tiger. The tiger has orange and black fur and sharp teeth. He lives in a big cage with grass and trees. + +One day, the zookeeper says they can feed the tiger. He gives them a bucket of meat and tells them to be careful. Tom and Mia are excited and scared. They follow the zookeeper to the cage. The tiger sees them and comes closer. He roars and licks his lips. + +The zookeeper opens a small door in the cage. He tells Tom and Mia to throw the meat inside. Tom goes first. He picks up a piece of meat and throws it hard. The tiger catches it in his mouth and chews it. He looks happy. Mia goes next. She picks up a piece of meat and throws it softly. The meat lands on the ground. The tiger walks over and sniffs it. He picks it up and eats it. He looks at Mia and purrs. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They feed the tiger until the bucket is empty. The zookeeper says they did a good job. He gives them a sticker of a tiger. He says they can come back and feed the tiger again. Tom and Mia say thank you and goodbye. They hug Mom and Dad and go to see the other animals. They still like the big tiger the best. He is light and dark and strong and hungry. He is their friend. +One day, a fisherman went to the river to catch some fish. He had a big net and a small boat. He was happy because he liked fishing very much. + +He threw his net into the water and waited for a while. He hoped to catch many fish for his dinner. He sang a song to pass the time. + +Soon, he felt something tug on his net. He pulled it up with all his strength. He was excited to see what he had caught. + +But when he looked at his net, he was upset. There were no fish in his net. Only a big, brown bow. A bow that someone had lost or thrown away. + +"Who put this bow in the river?" he shouted. "This is not a fish. This is a bad joke. I don't want this bow. I want fish." + +He was so angry that he threw the bow back into the water. He did not see that there was a little girl on the other side of the river. She was watching him with big, sad eyes. + +She had lost her bow the day before. She had been playing with it near the river. She had tied it to a stick and pretended it was a fishing rod. But the wind had blown it away and it had landed in the water. + +She had been looking for it ever since. She had hoped that someone would find it and return it to her. She had loved her bow very much. It was a gift from her grandma. + +When she saw the fisherman catch her bow, she was happy. She thought he would give it back to her. She waved at him and called out. + +"Hello, mister. That is my bow. Can you please give it to me? I lost it yesterday. It is very pretty and I miss it." + +But the fisherman did not hear her. He did not see her. He was too upset and too busy throwing the bow away. + +She watched as the bow flew into the air and splashed into the water again. She felt a tear roll down her cheek. She was very upset too. + +She wished the fisherman had been nicer. She wished he had given her her bow. She wished she had her grandma to hug her. +Anna likes to observe things. She likes to look at the colors, shapes, and sounds of the world. She likes to learn new words and stories. She is a very independent girl. + +One day, Anna finds a big bookshelf in her room. She has never seen it before. She wonders what is inside. She climbs on a chair and reaches for a book. She opens it and sees many pictures and letters. She tries to read them, but they are too hard. + +She does not give up. She observes the pictures and makes up her own stories. She pretends she is a princess, a pirate, a doctor, and a teacher. She has a lot of fun. She does not need anyone to help her. She is very independent. + +But she also likes to share. She sees her mom coming into the room. She smiles and waves the book. She says, "Mom, look what I found! A bookshelf! Can you read me this book?" + +Her mom is happy and proud. She hugs Anna and says, "Sure, my sweet girl. You are very smart and independent. But I also love to read with you. Let's see what this book is about." They sit on the bed and read the book together. They observe the pictures and learn new words and stories. They have a lot of fun. They are very happy. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Suddenly, they heard a loud sound in the sky. They looked up and saw a big helicopter flying over them. It was red and white and had a spinning thing on top. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "It's a helicopter!" + +"What is it doing?" Mia asked. "Is it going to land here?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it's looking for something." + +They watched the helicopter as it flew around the park. It came closer and closer to the ground. Tom and Mia felt scared. They thought the helicopter might hit them or their toy cars. + +"Let's hide!" Mia said. "It's too loud and scary!" + +They ran to a big tree and hid behind it. They hugged each other and hoped the helicopter would go away. + +The helicopter landed on a grassy spot near the playground. A man and a woman came out of it. They were wearing orange suits and helmets. They had a big bag with them. They walked towards the playground. + +Tom and Mia peeked from behind the tree. They wondered what the man and the woman were doing. + +"Hello, kids!" the man said. "Don't be scared. We're here to help." + +"Help who?" Tom asked. + +"Help a little boy who fell from the slide and hurt his leg," the woman said. "We're going to take him to the hospital in our helicopter. He'll be okay." + +Tom and Mia felt sorry for the little boy. They also felt curious about the helicopter. + +"Can we see your helicopter?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, you can," the man said. "But you have to be careful. It's very big and powerful. And you have to stay away from the spinning thing. It can hurt you." + +The man and the woman took Tom and Mia to the helicopter. They showed them the inside and the outside. They explained how it worked and what they did. They let them touch some buttons and switches. + +Tom and Mia were amazed. They thought the helicopter was very cool and fun. They thanked the man and the woman for showing them. + +"You're welcome," the woman said. "We're glad you like our helicopter. We have to go now. The little boy is waiting for us." + +"Bye, bye," Tom and Mia said. "Thank you for caring for the little boy. We hope he gets better soon." + +The man and the woman got back in the helicopter. They waved to Tom and Mia. They started the engine and lifted off the ground. They flew away in the sky. + +Tom and Mia watched them go. They felt happy and brave. They learned something new and made some new friends. They went back to their toy cars and continued playing. They pretended they were helicopters too. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and run around the house. But sometimes, they have to sit and be quiet. Mama says it is good to be obedient and listen to her. + +One day, Mama has to make a phone call. She tells Sara and Ben to sit on the couch and not make any noise. She says it will only take a minute. Sara and Ben nod and sit on the couch. They look at each other and wonder what to do. + +Sara sees a book on the table. She likes books. She wants to read it. She gets up and reaches for the book. Ben sees a ball on the floor. He likes balls. He wants to throw it. He gets up and grabs the ball. + +Mama hears them and turns around. She sees Sara and Ben with the book and the ball. She is not happy. She says, "Sara, Ben, what are you doing? I told you to sit and be quiet. You are not obedient. You are naughty. Put the book and the ball back and sit on the couch. Now!" + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They do what Mama says. They put the book and the ball back and sit on the couch. They say, "Sorry, Mama. We will be obedient. We will sit and be quiet." Mama smiles and says, "Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are good children. I love you." She finishes her phone call and hugs them. Sara and Ben hug her back. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They go to the same school. Today they have an exam. The exam is about shapes and colors. Lily likes shapes and colors. She knows them very well. Ben does not like shapes and colors. He thinks they are hard and boring. + +Before the exam, Lily and Ben sit on a bench. Lily has a book with shapes and colors. She wants to study. Ben has a ball. He wants to play. He says to Lily, "Let's play with the ball. The exam is easy. We don't need to study." + +Lily says, "No, Ben. The exam is not easy. We need to study. If we don't study, we will not do well. We will be sad and our teacher will be sad. Please let me study." + +Ben does not listen to Lily. He takes the book from her hands. He throws it on the ground. He says, "Books are boring. Balls are fun. Come on, Lily. Don't be a baby. Play with me." + +Lily is angry and scared. She wants her book back. She does not want to play with Ben. She does not want to be a baby. She says, "Ben, give me my book. You are not nice. You are not my friend. You are a bully." + +Ben laughs. He says, "I am not a bully. I am your friend. I am just having fun. You are a baby. You are scared of the exam. You need a book to help you. I don't need a book. I am smart and brave." + +Lily feels hurt. She does not like what Ben says. She does not think he is smart and brave. She thinks he is mean and silly. She wants to show him that she is not a baby. She wants to show him that she is smart and brave. She stands up. She runs to Ben. She pushes him hard. She says, "I am not a baby. I am not scared. I am smart and brave. You are mean and silly. You are not my friend. You are a bully." + +Ben falls down. He drops the ball. He feels pain. He feels surprise. He feels fear. He says, "Ow, Lily. Why did you push me? That hurt. That was not nice. That was not fun. You are mean and silly. You are not my friend. You are a bully." + +Lily and Ben are both crying. They are both angry and sad. They are both alone. They do not have their book or their ball. They do not have their friend. They do not feel safe. They do not want to do the exam. They wish they could say sorry. They wish they could be friends again. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to collect things. They collected rocks, shells, leaves and feathers. They had a big box where they kept their collections. One day, they saw a stand at the park. The stand had many shiny things for sale. Tom and Lily wanted to have some of the shiny things for their box. + +"Look, Lily, there are rings and necklaces and bracelets. They are so pretty!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, they are. But we have no money to buy them. We should go now," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He saw a ring that had a red stone. He wanted it very much. He looked around and saw that the man who owned the stand was busy talking to a lady. Tom thought he could take the ring without anyone noticing. He reached out his hand and grabbed the ring. He put it in his pocket and ran away. + +Lily saw what Tom did and felt scared. She followed Tom and tried to stop him. + +"Tom, what are you doing? You can't take the ring. That is stealing. That is bad. You have to give it back," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He was happy to have the ring. He said, "No, Lily, I want the ring. It is mine now. I collected it. Let's go home and put it in our box." + +Tom and Lily went home and opened their box. They put the ring inside with their other things. But Tom did not feel happy. He felt guilty. He knew he did something wrong. He knew he hurt the man who owned the stand. He knew he made Lily sad. He looked at the ring and felt ashamed. + +Lily saw how Tom felt and said, "Tom, you can still fix this. You can still give the ring back. You can still say sorry. You can still be a good friend." + +Tom thought about what Lily said and felt sorry. He knew she was right. He took the ring out of the box and said, "You are right, Lily. I was wrong. I will give the ring back. I will say sorry. I will be a good friend." + +Tom and Lily went back to the park and found the stand. They saw the man who owned the stand. He looked sad and angry. He was looking for his ring. Tom and Lily walked up to him and said, "Excuse me, sir. We have something to tell you." + +Tom gave the ring to the man and said, "I am sorry, sir. I took your ring. I was greedy and foolish. I did not mean to hurt you. Please forgive me." + +The man looked at Tom and Lily and saw that they were sincere. He felt surprised and touched. He said, "Thank you, children. I appreciate your honesty and courage. I forgive you. You did the right thing. You learned a valuable lesson." + +Tom and Lily felt relieved and happy. They thanked the man and said goodbye. They went back to their box and looked at their collections. They realized that they did not need shiny things to be happy. They had each other and their own treasures. They hugged and smiled. + +The end. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy spaceships in the backyard. They pretended to fly to different planets and fight aliens. Ben had a red spaceship with a laser that made a loud noise. Mia had a blue spaceship with a laser that made a soft noise. + +"Zap! Zap! I got you, alien!" Ben shouted, pointing his laser at Mia's spaceship. + +"No, you didn't! My spaceship has a shield!" Mia said, pointing her laser back at Ben's spaceship. + +"Yes, I did! Your shield is weak!" Ben said, moving his spaceship closer to Mia's. + +"No, it's not! Your laser is harmless!" Mia said, moving her spaceship away from Ben's. + +They kept arguing and chasing each other with their lasers, until they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the big dog from next door. He had jumped over the fence and was running towards them, growling and showing his teeth. + +"Help! Help!" Ben and Mia screamed, dropping their spaceships and running to the house. + +But Rex was faster and caught up with them. He grabbed Ben's spaceship in his mouth and shook it hard, breaking it into pieces. Ben cried and tried to get his spaceship back, but Rex snapped at him. + +"Leave him alone, you bad dog!" Mia shouted, picking up her spaceship and pointing her laser at Rex. She pressed the button and made a soft noise. Rex looked at her and saw a bright light in his eyes. He dropped Ben's spaceship and ran away, whining. + +"Wow, Mia, you saved me! Thank you!" Ben said, hugging Mia. + +"You're welcome, Ben. I'm sorry I said your laser was harmless. It was very cool," Mia said, smiling. + +"It's okay, Mia. I'm sorry I said your shield was weak. It was very strong," Ben said, smiling back. + +They picked up the pieces of Ben's spaceship and went inside the house. They decided to share Mia's spaceship and play together. They were happy and forgot about their fight. +Tom and Tim are twins. They look the same. They have the same hair, the same eyes, the same nose. They like to do the same things. They like to play with cars, balls, and blocks. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide. But they stop. They see something enormous. It is a dog. A very big dog. The dog is bigger than them. The dog is bigger than Mom. The dog is bigger than the slide. + +Tom and Tim are scared. They do not like the big dog. They run back to Mom. They hug Mom. They say, "Mom, there is a big dog. A very big dog. We do not like the big dog." + +Mom looks at the big dog. She smiles. She says, "Do not be scared. The big dog is nice. The big dog is friendly. The big dog is a Saint Bernard. He likes to help people. He likes to play with children. He will not hurt you." + +Tom and Tim look at Mom. They look at the big dog. They see the big dog wag his tail. They see the big dog lick his nose. They see the big dog smile. They think maybe the big dog is not so bad. They think maybe the big dog is fun. + +They say, "Mom, can we play with the big dog? Can we pet the big dog? Can we slide with the big dog?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But be gentle. And be careful. The big dog is still enormous." + +Tom and Tim are happy. They run to the big dog. They pet the big dog. They hug the big dog. They slide with the big dog. They have a lot of fun. They make a new friend. The big dog is their friend. They like the big dog. They say, "Thank you, big dog. You are a good dog. You are a nice dog. You are a fun dog." +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, houses, cars and animals with the blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a big tower with all the blocks. They take turns to put one block on top of another. The tower gets taller and taller. They are happy and proud of their tower. + +But then, Tom sees a red block that he likes. He wants to put it on the tower. He reaches for the block, but he drops it. The block falls on the floor and makes a loud noise. The noise scares Lila and Tom. They look at the tower and see it shake. + +"Oh no!" they say. The tower is not regular. It is not straight and strong. It is crooked and weak. It falls down and breaks into many pieces. The blocks are everywhere. Lila and Tom are sad and sorry. They worked hard to make the tower. + +They look at each other and hug. They are still friends. They say, "It's okay. We can make another tower. But first, let's pick up the blocks. We don't want to leave a mess." They start to pick up the blocks and put them in a box. They are careful not to drop them again. They smile and sing a song. They are happy and ready to play again. +Tom was a young boy who liked to help his dad. His dad was a builder who made houses and fixed things. Tom had a toy hammer that he used to pretend he was a builder too. He always wanted to serve his dad and learn from him. + +One day, his dad took him to a big house that he was working on. He showed Tom how to measure, cut and nail wood. Tom watched and listened carefully. He wanted to be a good builder like his dad. His dad gave him a small piece of wood and a real hammer. He said, "This is for you, Tom. You can practice with this. But be careful, the hammer is heavy and hard. Don't hit yourself or anything else." + +Tom was very happy and proud. He thanked his dad and took the wood and the hammer. He found a spot on the ground where he could work. He tried to copy what his dad did. He held the wood with one hand and the hammer with the other. He swung the hammer and hit the wood. He liked the sound and the feeling. He did it again and again. + +But then, he swung the hammer too hard and missed the wood. The hammer flew out of his hand and hit a window. The window broke with a loud crash. Tom was scared and shocked. He dropped the wood and ran to his dad. His dad heard the noise and saw the broken window. He was angry and worried. He said, "Tom, what did you do? You broke the window! That was very bad and dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or someone else. You are not ready to use a real hammer. You have to be more careful and responsible." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to help you and be a good builder. I didn't mean to break the window. I was trying to practice with the hammer. But it was too heavy and hard. I lost control of it. Please don't be mad at me." + +His dad sighed and hugged him. He said, "I'm not mad at you, Tom. I'm glad you are okay. I know you wanted to help me and be a good builder. But you have to learn to use the right tools for your age and skill. The hammer was too big and heavy for you. You have to use your toy hammer until you are older and stronger. And you have to be careful and follow the rules. Building is fun, but it can also be dangerous. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and said, "I understand, dad. I'm sorry for breaking the window. Can I still help you with something else?" + +His dad smiled and said, "Of course, you can. You can serve me by handing me the nails and the tape measure. And you can watch and learn from me. And you can use your toy hammer to make something for yourself. Maybe you can make a birdhouse or a picture frame. How does that sound?" + +Tom smiled and said, "That sounds good, dad. I love you and I want to be like you. Thank you for teaching me and giving me a chance." + +His dad said, "I love you too, Tom. And I'm proud of you. You are a young builder with a big heart. Come on, let's go and fix the window and finish the house." +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll with a pink bow in her hair. Ben has a truck that makes loud noises. Lily likes to comb her doll's hair and make her look pretty. Ben likes to zoom his truck around and make it crash into things. + +"Look at my doll, Ben. She has a pretty bow. Do you like it?" Lily asks. + +Ben does not look at Lily's doll. He is busy with his truck. He makes it go faster and faster. He does not care about the bow. + +"No, I don't like it. Bows are for girls. Trucks are for boys. Trucks are better than dolls. Watch this!" Ben says. He makes his truck hit Lily's doll. The doll falls over and the bow comes off. + +Lily is very sad. She loves her doll and her bow. She does not like Ben's truck. She thinks Ben is mean. + +"Ben, you are mean! You made my doll fall and lose her bow. Give it back to me!" Lily yells. + +Ben does not give the bow back to Lily. He thinks it is funny to make Lily yell. He holds the bow in his hand and laughs. + +"No, I won't give it back. It is mine now. I can use it for my truck. See?" Ben says. He ties the bow to his truck. He thinks he is successful. He makes his truck go around with the bow. + +Lily is very angry. She wants her bow back. She does not think Ben is successful. She thinks he is silly. She runs to Ben and tries to grab the bow. + +"Give it back, give it back, give it back!" Lily yells. + +Ben and Lily start to fight over the bow. They pull and tug and shout. They do not hear their mom coming into the living room. + +"What is going on here? Why are you yelling and fighting?" Mom asks. + +Ben and Lily stop fighting. They look at Mom. They are scared. They know they are in trouble. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We were playing with our toys and we had a problem. Ben took my bow and I wanted it back." Lily says. + +"Is that true, Ben? Did you take Lily's bow?" Mom asks. + +Ben nods. He feels bad. He knows he was wrong. + +"Yes, Mom. I took Lily's bow. I thought it was fun. But it was not. It was mean. I am sorry, Lily." Ben says. + +He gives the bow back to Lily. Lily takes the bow and smiles. + +"Thank you, Ben. I am sorry I yelled at you. You can play with my doll if you want." Lily says. + +Ben smiles too. He does not want to play with the doll. But he is happy that Lily is not mad at him. + +"Thank you, Lily. I don't want to play with your doll. But I can share my truck with you. Do you want to try it?" Ben says. + +Lily nods. She does not like the truck. But she is happy that Ben is nice to her. + +"Okay, Ben. I can try your truck. But be careful with my bow." Lily says. + +Mom watches Ben and Lily play with their toys. She is glad that they are not yelling and fighting anymore. She is proud of them for saying sorry and sharing. She thinks they are successful. She gives them a hug and a kiss. +Lila liked to play with her marbles. She had many marbles of different colors and sizes. She liked to roll them on the floor and make them bump into each other. She also liked to sort them by color and count them. + +One day, Lila was playing with her marbles in her room. She heard a loud noise from outside. She ran to the window to see what it was. She saw a big truck with a red light and a loud horn. It was a fire truck. Lila loved fire trucks. She wanted to see it better. + +She forgot about her marbles on the floor. She stepped on one of them and slipped. She fell down and hit her head on the edge of the bed. It hurt a lot. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to her room. She saw Lila on the floor with a bump on her head and blood on her forehead. She was scared. She picked up Lila and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, baby. You're going to be fine. I'm here with you." + +She took Lila to the bathroom and cleaned her wound. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. She said, "There, now you're better. You're a brave girl. Do you want to see the fire truck?" + +Lila nodded. She still felt pain in her head, but she also felt curious. She wanted to see the fire truck. She said, "Yes, please. Can we see the fire truck?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course we can. Let's go to the living room and look out the window. Maybe we can wave to the firefighters." + +She carried Lila to the living room and sat on the couch. She wrapped a blanket around Lila and made her comfortable. She said, "Look, there's the fire truck. It's going to help someone who needs help. The firefighters are very brave and kind. They help people who suffer. Do you see them?" + +Lila saw the fire truck and the firefighters. She saw them wearing helmets and coats and hoses. She saw them spraying water on a house that had smoke coming out of it. She saw them saving a cat from a tree. She saw them waving to the people who thanked them. She waved back. + +She felt happy and proud. She said, "Wow, they're amazing. I want to be a firefighter when I grow up." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You can be anything you want to be, my sweet girl. I love you very much." + +Lila hugged her back and said, "I love you too, mommy. Thank you for making me feel better." + +They watched the fire truck until it drove away. Then they went back to Lila's room and picked up her marbles. They played with them together and had fun. Lila forgot about her pain and felt happy. She had a good day. +Tom and Lily liked to wander by the sea. They saw many boats and birds and shells. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. + +One day, they saw a big boat with a white sail. It was a yacht. They had never seen a yacht before. They wanted to go on it and see what was inside. + +They ran to the yacht and climbed on the ladder. They saw a man and a woman on the deck. They were wearing cool hats and sunglasses. They smiled at Tom and Lily. + +"Hello, little ones," the woman said. "Do you like our yacht?" + +"Yes, it is very nice," Tom said. + +"Can we look around?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not?" the man said. "But be careful, don't touch anything." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They went inside the yacht and saw many rooms and things. They saw a kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a living room. They saw a TV, a radio, a fridge, and a sofa. They saw books, toys, clothes, and pictures. + +They had fun exploring the yacht. They felt like pirates or explorers. They forgot about the time and the sea. + +Then they heard a loud horn. It was the yacht's horn. They ran outside and saw the man and the woman waving at them. + +"Time to go, kids," the woman said. "We have to sail away." + +Tom and Lily were surprised. They did not want to sail away. They wanted to go back to the shore. + +"Please, let us go," Tom said. + +"Sorry, we can't," the man said. "We have to leave now. You can stay with us if you want." + +Tom and Lily did not want to stay with them. They wanted to go back to their mom and dad. They were scared and sad. + +They cried and shouted. They tried to jump off the yacht. But it was too late. The yacht had already moved away from the shore. It was going faster and faster. + +Tom and Lily were stuck on the yacht. They did not know what to do. They wished they had never wandered on the yacht. They wished they had stayed on the sand and played with their shells. +Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat pizza for lunch. They asked their mom if they could order pizza from the phone. + +"Okay, but you have to share and be nice," mom said. She gave them the phone and went to the bathroom. + +Anna and Ben looked at the phone. They did not know how to order pizza. They saw some buttons with numbers and pictures. They pressed some buttons and hoped for the best. + +Soon, they heard a knock on the door. They ran to open it. They saw a man with a big box. He had a hat and a mask. He looked mysterious. + +"Hello, I have your pizza," the man said. "That will be twenty dollars, please." + +Anna and Ben did not have money. They did not know what to do. They looked at each other and then at the pizza. It smelled good. + +"Can we have the pizza, please?" Anna asked. + +"Sorry, no money, no pizza," the man said. He started to step back. + +"Wait, we have something for you," Ben said. He ran to his room and came back with a toy car. He gave it to the man. + +"Here, this is for you. It is very fun. You can play with it," Ben said. + +The man looked at the toy car. He smiled. He gave the pizza to Anna and Ben. + +"Thank you, kids. This is very nice of you. Enjoy your pizza," the man said. He left with the toy car. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They opened the box and saw the pizza. It had cheese and pepperoni and pineapple. They liked it. + +They ate the pizza and shared it. They thanked their mom for letting them order pizza. They wondered who the mysterious man was and if he liked the toy car. They decided he was a good man. They felt full and sleepy. They took a nap. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the bath. They had many toys to make bubbles and splash. One day, they found a big bar of soap that smelled like flowers. They wanted to use it to make more bubbles. + +They tried to break the soap in half, but it was too hard. They tried to rub it on their toys, but it was too slippery. They tried to squeeze it in their hands, but it was too smooth. They could not manage to make any bubbles with the soap. + +They were about to give up, when they had an idea. They put the soap on the floor of the tub and slid on it. It was like a slide, but with soap. They laughed and screamed as they slid back and forth. They had so much fun with the soap. + +Mama heard the noise and came to see what was going on. She saw Ben and Lily sliding on the soap, making a big mess. She was not angry, but jolly. She smiled and said, "You two are very clever, but it is time to get out of the bath. You can play with the soap again tomorrow." + +Ben and Lily nodded and got out of the bath. They dried themselves and put on their pajamas. They hugged Mama and said, "Thank you for the soap, Mama. It is the best toy ever." Mama hugged them back and said, "You are welcome, my darlings. Now, off to bed. Sweet dreams." +Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat soup. But Mom said no. Mom said soup was too hot. Mom said they had to wait. + +Anna and Ben did not want to wait. They saw the pot of soup on the stove. They saw the big spoon. They had an idea. + +They waited until Mom went to the phone. They ran to the stove. They took the big spoon. They dipped it in the pot. They blew on the soup. They tried to drink it. + +But the soup was too hot. It burned their mouths. They screamed. They dropped the spoon. The spoon made a loud noise. The soup spilled on the floor. + +Mom heard the noise. She came back to the kitchen. She saw the mess. She saw Anna and Ben crying. She was angry. She said they were naughty. She said they had to go to their room. She said they had to be quiet. She said they had no soup. She said they had no dessert. + +Anna and Ben were sad. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had waited for the soup. They wished they had been quiet. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Sam went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked to watch them and learn their names. But their favorite animal was the penguin. The penguins were black and white and had funny beaks. They swam in the water and waddled on the land. + +Lily and Sam wanted to say hello to the penguins. They went close to the fence and waved their hands. "Hi, penguins!" they shouted. "We are Lily and Sam. Do you want to be our friends?" + +One penguin heard them and looked at them. He was confused. He did not know what they were saying. He did not know what they were waving. He thought they were strange and scary. He ran away and hid behind a rock. + +Lily and Sam were sad. They did not understand why the penguin did not like them. They asked their mom. "Mom, why did the penguin run away? Did we do something wrong?" + +Their mom hugged them and smiled. "No, you did not do anything wrong. You were very kind and friendly. But the penguin did not know you. He did not speak your language. He did not understand your gesture. He was afraid of what he did not know. Sometimes, people and animals are like that. They need time and patience to learn and trust each other." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They learned a new lesson. They decided to try again. They went back to the fence and waved their hands. But this time, they did not shout. They whispered softly. "Hi, penguin. We are Lily and Sam. We are sorry if we scared you. We just want to be your friends. We think you are very cute and smart. Can we watch you swim and waddle?" + +The same penguin heard them and peeked from behind the rock. He saw their gentle eyes and heard their sweet voices. He was still confused, but he was also curious. He decided to give them a chance. He came out of his hiding place and walked slowly towards them. He tilted his head and looked at them. He made a small noise and waved his beak. + +Lily and Sam were happy. They smiled and waved back. They felt a connection with the penguin. They watched him swim and waddle and play with his friends. They learned more about him and his habits. They thanked him for his time and said goodbye. They hoped to see him again. + +The penguin was happy too. He learned something new. He learned that not all strangers are bad. He learned that some strangers can be nice and friendly. He learned that he can make new friends if he tries. He waved his beak again and said goodbye. He hoped to see them again too. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They have a big box where they keep their toys and books. They share the box and take turns to choose what to play with. + +One day, Anna wants to play with a doll that Ben likes too. Ben says no, it is his turn to choose. Anna gets angry and tries to take the doll from Ben. Ben pulls the doll back and they start to fight. The doll breaks and they both cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken doll and the sad twins. She asks them why they fought over the doll. Anna and Ben say they both wanted the doll. Mom says they should have shared the doll and not fought. She says fighting can hurt them and their toys. She says fighting can also prevent them from having good memories of playing together. She says good memories are important and make them happy. + +Mom hugs Anna and Ben and says she loves them. She says they can fix the doll with some glue and tape. She says they can also make new memories by playing nicely and saying sorry to each other. Anna and Ben say sorry to each other and hug. They say they love each other and Mom. They fix the doll and play with it together. They are happy and have a good memory. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing was the tunnel. The tunnel was big and dark and had a hole at each end. They liked to crawl inside and pretend they were in a secret cave. + +One day, they found a new game. They took turns to hide in the tunnel and ask each other questions. The other one had to answer from the other hole. They asked silly questions like "What is your favorite color?" or "How many fingers do you have?" They laughed and had fun. + +But then, Ben asked a hard question. He asked "What is the biggest animal in the world?" Lily did not know the answer. She thought and thought, but she could not think of any animal that was very big. She felt sad and did not want to play anymore. + +Ben saw that Lily was sad. He wanted to make her happy again. He crawled to the other hole and said "Lily, I'm sorry. I did not mean to ask a hard question. I don't know the answer either. Do you want to play another game?" + +Lily looked at Ben and smiled. She said "Yes, Ben. I want to play another game. How about we pretend we are brilliant spies and the tunnel is our secret base?" Ben liked that idea. He said "Yes, Lily. That sounds like a fun game. Let's be brilliant spies and the tunnel is our secret base." + +They crawled back into the tunnel and pretended they were brilliant spies. They made up new names and missions and codes. They forgot about the hard question and had fun again. They liked to play in the tunnel. The tunnel was their favorite thing. +Ben loves to play basketball with his big brother Sam. They have a hoop in their backyard and a big orange ball. Sometimes Sam lets Ben shoot the ball, but sometimes he is too fast and takes it away. Ben wants to play fair, but he does not know how to solve this problem. + +One day, Ben finds a furry toy in his room. It is a brown bear with a red hat and a blue scarf. Ben likes the bear and gives it a hug. He thinks the bear is very soft and friendly. He decides to take the bear outside and show it to Sam. + +Sam is playing basketball by himself when he sees Ben and the bear. He laughs and says, "What are you doing with that silly toy? That is not a basketball, that is a bear. You can't play with us, you are too little." He tries to take the ball from Ben, but Ben holds it tight. + +Ben feels sad and angry. He does not want to give up his ball or his bear. He thinks of a way to solve this problem. He says to Sam, "You are right, this is not a basketball, this is a bear. But he is my friend, and he wants to play too. How about we share the ball and the bear? You can shoot the ball, and I can pass it to you. And when you are not shooting, you can hold the bear and keep him warm. He likes you, he told me so." + +Sam is surprised by Ben's idea. He thinks it is silly, but also kind. He does not want to hurt Ben's feelings or make him cry. He agrees to share the ball and the bear with Ben. He says, "OK, fine, we can play together. But you have to be careful with the ball and the bear. They are both very important to me." He gives Ben a smile and a high-five. + +Ben is happy and proud. He solved his problem with Sam and made him happy too. He thinks his bear is very smart and helpful. He says, "Thank you, bear, for being my friend and helping me play basketball. You are the best bear in the world." He gives the bear another hug and a kiss. He and Sam play basketball and have fun. They are both good brothers. +One day, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She saw a big, white cloud in the sky. She wondered what was inside the cloud. She wanted to touch it and see. + +She climbed on a tall ladder that her dad had left in the yard. She reached up and grabbed the cloud. It was soft and wet. She pulled it down and hugged it. She was happy. + +But then, something strange happened. The cloud started to change. It became many colors. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It became a rainbow. Lily was amazed. She had never seen a rainbow so close. + +She ran to show her mom and dad. They came outside and saw the rainbow. They were surprised and proud. They told Lily that she had done something very rare. They said that rainbows are special and beautiful, and that they only appear when the sun and the rain are together. + +Lily smiled and thanked the cloud for becoming a rainbow. She put it back in the sky and waved goodbye. She hoped to see it again someday. She knew that rainbows are rare, but she also knew that they are possible. +Tom and Mia are sister and brother. They like to play with toys and books. But sometimes they fight and say mean things. One day, Tom takes Mia's doll and hides it under his bed. Mia cries and looks for her doll. She is very sad. + +Mia goes to Mom and tells her what Tom did. Mom is angry and tells Tom to give back the doll. Tom says no and runs to his room. He does not care that Mia is sad. He thinks the doll is smelly and ugly. He does not like dolls. + +Mom goes to Tom's room and knocks on the door. She tells Tom to open the door and say sorry to Mia. Tom does not want to open the door. He is scared and stubborn. He thinks Mom will be mad at him. He does not want to say sorry. + +Mia hears Mom and Tom talking. She feels sorry for Tom. She knows he is scared and stubborn. She remembers that Tom likes cars and trucks. She has a toy car that Tom likes. She takes the car and goes to Tom's door. She knocks on the door and says, "Tom, I have a car for you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom hears Mia and the car. He likes the car and Mia. He feels bad for taking her doll. He opens the door and sees Mia smiling. He gives her the doll and says, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was mean to you. I care about you. You are my sister." + +Mia hugs Tom and says, "I'm sorry, too. I love you. You are my brother." They take the doll and the car and go to play. Mom sees them and smiles. She is happy that they are friends again. She thinks they are sweet and good. She does not mind that they are smelly. +Ben and Mia were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the sea, like fish, crabs, and shells. But they did not see any jellyfish. Mom and dad told them that jellyfish were not nice. They could sting and hurt them. So they had to be careful and stay away from them. + +One day, Ben and Mia found a big bucket in the sand. It was blue and shiny. They wanted to fill it with water and make a castle. They ran to the sea and dipped the bucket in. But they did not know that a jellyfish was hiding inside the bucket. It was pink and squishy. It looked like a balloon. Ben and Mia thought it was adorable. + +"Look, Mia, we found a jellyfish!" Ben said. "It's so cute and soft. Can we keep it?" + +"I don't know, Ben. Mom and dad said they are not nice. Maybe we should let it go." Mia said. + +"No, I want to keep it. It's our new friend. Let's load it in the car and take it home." Ben said. He picked up the bucket and started to walk to the car. + +But as he walked, the jellyfish moved and touched his hand. It stung him with its tentacles. Ben felt a sharp pain and dropped the bucket. He screamed and cried. Mia ran to him and saw his hand was red and swollen. + +"Ben, are you okay? What happened?" Mia asked. + +"The jellyfish stung me! It's not cute, it's mean!" Ben said. + +Mom and dad heard their cries and came to help. They saw the jellyfish on the sand and the bucket nearby. They understood what happened and felt sorry for Ben. They took him to the car and put some ice on his hand. They told him that jellyfish were not good pets and that he should never touch them again. They also told him that he was brave and that he would feel better soon. + +Ben learned his lesson and said he was sorry. He hugged Mia and thanked her for being his sister. He also said goodbye to the jellyfish and hoped it would find its way back to the sea. He decided that he liked fish and crabs and shells better. He still liked the beach, but he was more careful and listened to mom and dad. He never forgot the day he met the adorable jellyfish. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a bear, a car and a sailor. The sailor was her favorite toy. He had a blue hat, a white shirt and a big smile. Lila liked to pretend that he was sailing on the sea and having adventures. + +One day, Lila was playing with her sailor in the garden. She saw a big flower with many petals. It was yellow and red and very pretty. Lila wanted to give it to her sailor. She picked the flower and ran to her toy. She said, "Look, sailor, I have a gift for you. It is a flower. Do you like it?" + +The sailor did not answer. He was a toy. He could not talk. But Lila did not know that. She thought he was shy. She said, "Don't be shy, sailor. The flower is for you. It is very delicate. You have to be gentle with it. Do you want to smell it?" + +The sailor still did not answer. He was a toy. He could not smell. But Lila did not know that. She thought he was rude. She said, "Why are you rude, sailor? The flower is very nice. It smells good. You have to be polite and say thank you. Do you want to poke it?" + +The sailor still did not answer. He was a toy. He could not poke. But Lila did not know that. She thought he was mean. She said, "Why are you mean, sailor? The flower is very soft. It feels good. You have to be friendly and play with it. Do you want to throw it?" + +The sailor still did not answer. He was a toy. He could not throw. But Lila did not know that. She thought he was angry. She said, "Why are you angry, sailor? The flower is very pretty. It looks good. You have to be happy and smile with it. Do you want to break it?" + +The sailor still did not answer. He was a toy. He could not break. But Lila did not know that. She thought he was bad. She said, "Why are you bad, sailor? The flower is very special. It is a gift. You have to be grateful and love it. Do you want to hurt it?" + +The sailor still did not answer. He was a toy. He could not hurt. But Lila did not know that. She thought he was evil. She said, "Why are you evil, sailor? The flower is very alive. It is a friend. You have to be kind and care for it. Do you want to kill it?" + +The sailor still did not answer. He was a toy. He could not kill. But Lila did not know that. She thought he was a monster. She said, "You are a monster, sailor. You are not my toy. You are not my friend. You are not my sailor. You are a bad, bad, bad sailor. I hate you. I hate you. I hate you." + +She threw the sailor on the ground. She stomped on him. She ripped his hat. She tore his shirt. She smashed his smile. She broke him. She cried. + +Her mom heard her cry. She came to the garden. She saw Lila and the sailor. She said, "What happened, Lila? Why are you crying? Why did you break your sailor?" + +Lila said, "He was a bad sailor, mom. He did not like my flower. He did not talk to me. He did not play with me. He did not smile at me. He did not love me. He was a monster, mom. He was a monster." + +Her mom said, "Oh, Lila, he was not a bad sailor. He was not a monster. He was a toy, Lila. A toy. He could not talk. He could not smell. He could not poke. He could not throw. He could not break. He could not hurt. He could not kill. He was a toy, Lila. A toy." + +Lila said, "But he was my toy, mom. My toy. My friend. My sailor. I loved him, mom. I loved him." + +Her mom said, "I know, Lila. I know. But you have to understand, Lila. A toy is not a real person. A toy is not a real friend. A toy is not a real sailor. A toy is a toy, Lila. A toy." + +Lila said, "But I wanted him to be real, mom. I wanted him to be real." + +Her mom said, "I know, Lila. I know. But you have to learn, Lila. You have to learn to +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toy soldiers. They had many soldiers of different colors and shapes. They made them fight and march and talk. Sometimes they made loud noises like guns and bombs. + +One day, they found a large soldier in the attic. It was bigger than their other soldiers. It had a shiny helmet and a long sword. It looked very old and scary. Tom and Anna wanted to play with it, but they were also afraid of it. + +They decided to take it downstairs and show it to their mom. They carried it carefully, but it was very heavy. When they reached the stairs, they dropped it. The large soldier fell down and made a loud noise. It broke into many pieces. + +Tom and Anna screamed. They were scared and sad. They thought they had broken the large soldier. They ran to their mom and hugged her. They told her what happened. + +Mom was not angry. She was surprised. She told them that the large soldier was not a toy. It was a statue of their great-grandpa. He was a brave soldier who fought in a big war. He gave the statue to their grandma as a gift. + +Mom said they did not break the large soldier. They only broke the statue. She said they could glue it back together. She said they should be proud of their great-grandpa and his story. She said they could keep the statue in their room if they wanted. + +Tom and Anna felt better. They said they were sorry and they loved their great-grandpa. They helped mom glue the statue back together. They put it on their shelf and gave it a hug. They played with their toy soldiers and told them about their large soldier. They were happy. +Lily liked to learn new things. She liked to learn about colors, shapes, animals, and letters. She had a big book with pictures and words that she looked at every day. She learned that the color of the sky and the sea was blue, and that blue was also the color of navy. Navy was a word for people who worked on big boats and helped to keep the water safe. + +One day, Lily's dad told her that he had to go away for a while. He said he was in the navy and he had to work on a big boat. He said he would miss her and he loved her very much. He gave her a hug and a kiss and a small toy boat. He said it was a navy boat and that she could play with it and think of him. Lily was very upset. She did not want her dad to go away. She wanted him to stay with her and read her book and play with her. + +Lily cried and cried. She did not want to look at her book or her toy boat. She was angry and sad. She did not understand why her dad had to leave. She did not like navy anymore. She wished navy was a different color, like red or green or purple. She wished navy was not a word at all. + +But after a few days, Lily started to feel a little better. She missed her dad, but she also remembered that he loved her and he would come back. She talked to him on the phone and he told her stories about the big boat and the water and the fish. He said he was proud of her and he wanted her to keep learning new things. He said he would send her a letter with a picture of him and the boat. Lily smiled and said she would wait for his letter and his picture. She said she loved him and she was proud of him too. + +Lily decided to look at her book and her toy boat again. She learned that navy was not just a color or a word, but also a way of helping and caring. She learned that navy was part of her dad and part of her too. She learned that even when she was upset, she could still find things to make her happy. She learned that she was brave and strong, just like her dad. +Lily liked to play with her toy kangaroo. She named him Hoppy and took him everywhere. Hoppy had a pouch where Lily could put things. Sometimes she put her crayons, sometimes she put her snacks, sometimes she put her stickers. + +One day, Lily found a new thing to put in Hoppy's pouch. It was a red pepper that her mom had left on the table. Lily thought it looked pretty and shiny. She did not know it was spicy. She put the pepper in Hoppy's pouch and ran to her room. + +She wanted to show Hoppy to her friend Anna, who was coming over for a playdate. She opened the door and saw Anna waiting for her. She smiled and said, "Look, this is Hoppy, my kangaroo. He has something in his pouch for you." + +Anna was curious and reached for Hoppy's pouch. She pulled out the red pepper and said, "Wow, what is this?" She took a bite and made a funny face. She spit out the pepper and said, "Ouch, ouch, ouch! This is spicy! It hurts my mouth!" + +Lily was surprised and scared. She did not mean to hurt Anna. She said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I did not know it was spicy. I just wanted to attach it to Hoppy. I thought it was pretty and shiny." + +Anna was still crying and rubbing her tongue. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you did not mean it. But please don't attach spicy things to Hoppy anymore. They are not good for me or for him." + +Lily nodded and hugged Anna. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I love you and Hoppy. Can we still be friends?" + +Anna smiled and hugged Lily back. She said, "Of course we can, Lily. I love you and Hoppy too. But can we have some water and some cookies instead?" + +Lily agreed and ran to get some water and some cookies. She also took the pepper and threw it in the trash. She learned her lesson and never attached spicy things to Hoppy again. She and Anna had a fun playdate and shared their toys and snacks. Hoppy was happy too and enjoyed his pouch. +Tim and Lily were friends who liked to play with a basketball. They had a big ball that bounced high and made a loud sound. They liked to throw the ball to each other and try to make it go into a hoop. + +One day, they went to the park to play with their ball. But when they got there, they saw a boy who was playing with the same ball. He was bigger than them and he had a mean face. He saw Tim and Lily and said, "This is my ball. Go away." + +Tim and Lily were sad and scared. They said, "No, this is our ball. We brought it from home. Please share with us." + +But the boy was rude. He said, "No, this is my ball. I found it here. You are lying. Go away or I will hit you." + +Tim and Lily did not want to fight. They wanted to play. They tried to be nice and said, "Please, let us play with you. We can take turns. We can be friends." + +But the boy was rude. He said, "No, I don't want to play with you. I don't want to be friends with you. You are stupid and ugly. Go away or I will hit you harder." + +Tim and Lily were very sad and scared. They did not know what to do. They wanted their ball back, but they did not want to get hurt. They looked at each other and said, "What should we do?" + +Then, they saw a man who was walking by. He was wearing a uniform and a badge. He was a police officer. He saw Tim and Lily and the boy and said, "What is going on here?" + +Tim and Lily told him what happened. They said, "We came to play with our ball, but this boy took it from us. He said it was his ball, but it was not. He was rude and he threatened to hit us. He would not share or be nice." + +The police officer looked at the boy and said, "Is this true? Did you take their ball? Did you lie and be rude and threaten them?" + +The boy was scared. He knew he was wrong. He said, "Yes, I did. I'm sorry. I was selfish and mean. I don't know why I did it." + +The police officer said, "That was not nice. That was not fair. That was not right. You should apologize to them and give them their ball back. And you should learn to share and be kind. That is how you make friends and have fun." + +The boy said, "I'm sorry, Tim and Lily. I was wrong. Here is your ball. Can you forgive me? Can we play together?" + +Tim and Lily were surprised. They did not expect the boy to say sorry. They said, "Thank you, officer. Thank you, boy. We forgive you. We can play together. We can be friends." + +The police officer smiled and said, "That's good. I'm glad you solved your problem. Have fun and be safe. And remember, sharing is caring." + +He waved goodbye and walked away. Tim and Lily and the boy played with the ball. They took turns and they helped each other. They laughed and they had fun. They learned a lesson. They learned that being rude and selfish is bad, but being nice and generous is good. They learned that sharing is caring. +Ben likes to jog with his dad. They jog in the park and see many things. They see birds, trees, flowers and dogs. Ben likes dogs. He wants to pet them and play with them. + +One day, they see a big dog with black and white fur. The dog is on a leash with a lady. Ben thinks the dog is cute and friendly. He asks his dad if he can pet the dog. His dad says yes, but he has to ask the lady first. + +Ben runs to the lady and says, "Hello, can I pet your dog?" The lady smiles and says, "Sure, his name is Spot. He likes children." Ben reaches out his hand and touches Spot's head. Spot wags his tail and licks Ben's face. Ben laughs and hugs Spot. + +The lady says, "Do you like dogs?" Ben says, "Yes, I love dogs. Do you jog with Spot?" The lady says, "Yes, we jog every day. He is a good jogger. He keeps me fit and happy." + +Ben is confused. He does not know what fit and happy mean. He asks his dad, "Dad, what is fit and happy?" His dad says, "Fit means healthy and strong. Happy means glad and cheerful. The lady and Spot are fit and happy because they jog and have fun together." + +Ben says, "Oh, I see. I want to be fit and happy too. Can we jog with them?" His dad says, "Sure, why not? Let's jog with them and make some new friends." Ben says, "Yay, let's go!" They jog with the lady and Spot and have a good time. Ben is happy. He likes to jog with his dad and his new friends. +Tom is a boy who likes to print. He has a big printer in his room. He prints pictures of cars, animals and stars. He prints them on paper and sticks them on his wall. He is very proud of his prints. + +One day, Tom is not feeling well. He has a sore throat and a fever. His mom says he has to take a pill. Tom does not like pills. They are bitter and hard to swallow. He says no to his mom. + +"Tom, you have to take the pill. It will make you feel better," his mom says. + +"But I don't want to, mom. It is heavy and yucky," Tom says. + +"Look, Tom, I have an idea. Why don't you print a picture of something you like and put it on the pill? Then it will not be so heavy and yucky. It will be like a sticker," his mom says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes stickers. He likes to print. He decides to try his mom's idea. He goes to his printer and prints a picture of a smiley face. He puts it on the pill. He looks at it and smiles. + +"Okay, mom, I will take the pill. But can I have some juice after?" he asks. + +"Of course, Tom. You are a brave boy. I love you," his mom says. + +She gives him a hug and a glass of juice. Tom takes the pill and drinks the juice. He feels the pill go down his throat. It is not so heavy and yucky anymore. He feels a little better. He thanks his mom and goes back to his room. He prints more pictures and sticks them on his wall. He is happy. He likes to print. +Tim and Mia were young friends who lived near a big volcano. They liked to play outside and look at the volcano. Sometimes they saw smoke and fire coming out of the volcano, but they were not afraid. + +One day, the volcano made a loud noise and shook the ground. Tim and Mia ran to their houses and hugged their moms and dads. They saw rocks and ash falling from the sky and covering the trees and flowers. They were very scared. + +"Mom, what is happening?" Tim asked. + +"The volcano is angry, Tim. It is throwing out a lot of hot stuff. We have to stay inside and be safe," Tim's mom said. + +"Will the volcano stop being angry, Mom?" Tim asked. + +"I hope so, Tim. I hope so," Tim's mom said. + +Tim and Mia prayed to God to make the volcano calm down and stop hurting the plants and animals. They prayed to God to protect their families and friends. They prayed to God to help them be brave and strong. + +After a while, the noise and the shaking stopped. The sky became clear and blue again. Tim and Mia looked out of the window and saw the volcano. It was quiet and still. + +"Look, Mia, the volcano is not angry anymore!" Tim said. + +"Thank you, God, for answering our prayers!" Mia said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy and thankful. They went outside and played again. They still liked to look at the volcano, but they also remembered to pray and be grateful. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a dog in the park. The dog is big and brown. He has a collar with a name tag. It says "Rex". + +"Hi, Rex!" Tim says. He wants to pet the dog. Sue is scared. She thinks the dog might bite. + +"Be careful, Tim!" Sue says. "The dog might not be kind." + +Tim is not afraid. He reaches out his hand to the dog. The dog sniffs his hand. Then he licks it. Tim laughs. He rubs the dog's ears. + +"See, Sue? The dog is kind. He likes me. Do you want to pet him too?" Tim says. + +Sue is still scared. She shakes her head. She stays behind Tim. + +"Maybe later," Sue says. + +Tim and Sue hear a whistle. They look around. They see a man coming towards them. The man is holding a leash and a bag. + +"Rex, come here, boy!" the man says. He is Rex's owner. He smiles at Tim and Sue. + +"Hello, kids. Are you having fun with Rex?" the man says. + +"Yes, sir. Rex is very kind. He let me pet him," Tim says. + +"That's good. Rex is a friendly dog. He loves people. And he loves steak," the man says. + +He opens the bag. He takes out a steak. He shows it to Rex. Rex wags his tail. He barks. + +"Wow, that's a big steak!" Tim says. + +"Yes, it is. Rex deserves a treat. He is a good dog. He helps me with my work. I am a police officer. Rex is a police dog. He can find things and catch bad guys," the man says. + +He gives the steak to Rex. Rex takes it in his mouth. He runs to a shady spot. He eats the steak. + +"That's amazing!" Sue says. She is not scared anymore. She is curious. + +"Can you show us how Rex works?" Sue says. + +"Sure, I can. But first, let me ask your parents. Do they know where you are?" the man says. + +Tim and Sue nod. They point to a bench. Their parents are sitting on the bench. They are reading books. + +"OK, then. Come with me. I'll show you some tricks that Rex can do. But you have to be quiet and listen to me. Rex is a smart dog, but he needs to follow my commands," the man says. + +He leads Tim and Sue to a grassy area. He puts the leash on Rex. He takes out a toy. He throws the toy. He tells Rex to fetch. Rex runs after the toy. He brings it back to the man. He drops it at his feet. + +"Good boy, Rex!" the man says. He praises Rex. He gives him a pat. + +Tim and Sue clap. They think Rex is awesome. They want to see more. + +The man shows them more tricks. He tells Rex to sit, lie down, roll over, speak, and jump. Rex does everything the man says. He is fast and obedient. He is happy and proud. + +Tim and Sue are amazed. They think Rex is the best dog ever. They want to be friends with him. + +"Can we play with Rex?" Tim says. + +"Sure, you can. But only for a little while. Rex needs to rest. He worked hard today. And we have to go soon. We have another job to do," the man says. + +He lets Rex off the leash. He lets Tim and Sue pet Rex. Rex licks their faces. He wags his tail. He plays with them. + +Tim and Sue are happy. They hug Rex. They thank the man. + +"Thank you for showing us Rex. He is very kind. And very cool. We hope to see you again," Tim and Sue say. + +"You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you like Rex. He likes you too. Maybe we'll see you again in the park. But remember, Rex is not just a pet. He is a police dog. He has a job to do. He helps people. He keeps us safe. He is a hero," the man says. + +He puts the leash on Rex. He waves goodbye to Tim and Sue. He walks away with Rex. + +Tim and Sue wave back. They watch Rex and the man leave. They smile. + +"Rex is awesome," Tim says. + +"Yes, he is," Sue says. + +They go back to their parents. They tell them about Rex. They say he is a kind and cool police dog. They say he loves steak. They say they want to be like him. +Lily likes to create things with paper and scissors. She cuts shapes and colors them with crayons. She makes flowers, stars, hearts and animals. She sticks them on the wall with tape. She is very happy with her art. + +One day, Lily wants to make a surprise for her mom. She finds a big sheet of paper and some glitter. She cuts a big heart and writes "I love you" with the glitter. She thinks it is the most beautiful thing she ever made. She hides it under her bed. + +When mom comes home, Lily runs to hug her. She says, "Mom, I have a surprise for you. Come to my room." Mom follows Lily and sees the glitter heart on the wall. She smiles and says, "Wow, Lily, this is so beautiful. Thank you for making this for me. I love you too." She gives Lily a big kiss and a hug. Lily feels very proud and happy. She loves to create things for her mom. +Sam and Mia went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and make castles. They also liked to splash in the water and look for shells. The sun was bright and warm, and the sky was blue. + +But one day, the weather changed. The sun hid behind the clouds, and the wind blew hard. The water became cold and dark, and the waves were big and loud. Sam and Mia did not want to play in the water anymore. They felt cold and wet. + +They ran to Mom and Dad, who had a big towel and a warm blanket. They wrapped Sam and Mia in the towel and the blanket, and hugged them tight. Sam and Mia shivered and snuggled with Mom and Dad. They looked at the wide beach and the angry sea, and wished the sun would come back. + +Mom and Dad said, "Don't worry, my loves. The sun will come back soon, and we will have fun at the beach again. But for now, let's go home and have some hot chocolate and cookies. How does that sound?" + +Sam and Mia smiled and nodded. They liked hot chocolate and cookies. They also liked Mom and Dad. They felt warm and cozy, and stopped shivering. They said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are the best." +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big balloon that was tied to a bench. Tom wanted to play with the balloon, but Mia wanted to see what was inside. She said, "Maybe there is a surprise in the balloon. Let us solve the mystery." + +Tom said, "No, the balloon is mine. I saw it first. You are selfish. Go away." He pulled the balloon away from Mia and ran to the other side of the park. Mia was sad and angry. She followed Tom and tried to get the balloon back. + +They fought over the balloon until it popped. A loud noise scared them and they saw a lot of gas coming out of the balloon. It was oxygen, a gas that helps people breathe. But they did not know that. They thought it was bad and dangerous. They ran away from the gas, but they did not run fast enough. + +The oxygen gas filled the park and made the air very thin. Tom and Mia started to feel sick and dizzy. They could not breathe well. They fell to the ground and closed their eyes. They did not wake up again. The balloon was a trap that someone had left in the park. It was not a toy or a surprise. It was a bad thing that hurt Tom and Mia. They should have shared the balloon and been nice to each other. But they were selfish and greedy. And that was the end of their story. +Ben likes to write. He has a big book with many pages. He writes with a crayon. He writes his name, his mom's name, and his dog's name. He writes many colors and shapes. He is happy when he writes. + +One day, Ben sees his dad put on a tie. The tie is blue and has stripes. Ben thinks the tie is pretty. He wants to write on the tie. He takes his crayon and goes to his dad. He says, "Dad, can I write on your tie?" + +His dad smiles and says, "No, Ben, you cannot write on my tie. This is a special tie. I wear it when I go to work. It is not for writing. You can write on your book, or on paper, or on the wall. But not on my tie." + +Ben feels sad. He likes his dad's tie. He wants to make it more pretty. He says, "But dad, I want to write on your tie. I want to write 'I love you' and 'You are the best dad'. I want to make you happy." + +His dad hugs him and says, "Ben, you are very sweet. You make me happy every day. You do not need to write on my tie to show me your love. You can show me your love by giving me a hug, or a kiss, or a smile. Or by writing me a card, or a letter, or a picture. Those are more comfortable for me than a crayon on my tie." + +Ben understands. He says, "Okay, dad, I will not write on your tie. I will write you a card instead. And I will give you a hug, and a kiss, and a smile. I love you, dad." + +His dad says, "I love you too, Ben. You are a good writer. And a good son." +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big red balloon tied to a bench. Lila wanted to fly with the balloon. She asked Ben to help her. + +"Ben, can you untie the balloon for me? I want to fly in the sky like a bird." + +"OK, Lila, but be careful. The balloon might fly away and you might get in trouble." + +Ben untied the balloon and gave it to Lila. Lila held the balloon with both hands and jumped. The balloon lifted her up in the air. She felt happy and free. + +"Look, Ben, I'm flying! I'm flying!" + +But Ben was scared. He saw that the balloon was taking Lila higher and higher. He shouted to her. + +"Lila, come back! Come back! The balloon is too strong. You might get lost or hurt." + +But Lila did not hear him. She was too far away. She did not see the big tree or the power line that were in her way. She only saw the blue sky and the white clouds. + +Suddenly, the balloon popped. It hit the power line and made a loud noise. Lila felt a shock and let go of the balloon. She started to fall. She felt cold and scared. + +"Help! Help! Ben, help me!" + +But Ben could not help her. He could only watch as Lila fell to the ground. He ran to her, but it was too late. Lila was not moving. She was not breathing. She was gone. + +Ben cried and cried. He wished he had never untied the balloon. He wished he had never let Lila fly. He wished he could fly with her to heaven. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Sometimes they pretend to be in a restaurant and order food from each other. + +One day, Sara is the chef and Tom is the customer. Sara puts on a hat and an apron. She asks Tom what he wants to eat. Tom looks at the menu. He sees pizza, pasta, salad, and cake. He thinks for a moment. He says, "I want pizza, please." + +Sara nods and goes to the kitchen. She takes a plate and a slice of pizza from the fridge. She puts it in the microwave. She waits for it to be hot. She takes it out and brings it to Tom. She says, "Here is your pizza. Enjoy!" + +Tom smiles and says, "Thank you, Sara. This looks yummy!" He picks up a fork and starts to eat. He likes the cheese and the sauce. He says, "This is very good, Sara. You are a great chef!" + +Sara beams and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a nice customer!" She asks, "Do you want anything else?" + +Tom thinks again. He sees that it is cold outside. He feels a bit chilly. He says, "Yes, please. I want a blanket." + +Sara looks around. She sees a small blanket on the couch. She picks it up and brings it to Tom. She says, "Here is your blanket. It is soft and warm." + +Tom wraps the blanket around him. He feels cozy and happy. He says, "Thank you, Sara. This is perfect!" He hugs the blanket and says, "I love you, Sara." + +Sara hugs him back and says, "I love you, Tom." They smile and cuddle on the couch. They finish their pizza and cake. They are full and sleepy. They close their eyes and nap. They dream of more fun games. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Buy a swamp". They wondered what a swamp was and why someone would want to buy it. + +"Let's go see the swamp!" Lily said. "Maybe it has frogs and fish and mud." + +"OK, but we have to be careful. Mom said swamps can be dangerous and smelly." Ben said. He followed his sister to the sign. + +They walked past the sign and saw a lot of water and plants and bugs. They also saw a furry animal with a long tail and sharp teeth. It was a beaver. The beaver was busy making a dam with sticks and mud. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "It's so furry and cute. Can we pet it?" + +"No, Lily, don't!" Ben said. "It might bite you. Beavers are not pets. They are wild animals." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran towards the beaver and tried to touch it. The beaver did not like that. It turned around and snapped at Lily with its teeth. Lily screamed and ran back to Ben. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It bit me! It bit me!" Lily cried. She had a red mark on her hand. + +Ben hugged his sister and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you OK? We have to go home and tell Mom. She will make it better." + +They ran back to the sign and saw a man standing there. He was the owner of the swamp. He looked angry. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing here? This is my swamp. You can't play here. You have to buy it if you want to stay." He said. + +"We don't want to buy your swamp. It's scary and mean. It has a furry animal that bites." Lily said. + +"Yeah, and it's dirty and stinky. We don't like it." Ben said. + +"Then get out of here and don't come back. And don't touch my beaver. He's my friend." The man said. + +Lily and Ben ran away from the swamp and the man and the beaver. They learned their lesson. They never wanted to see a swamp or a beaver again. They decided to play in their backyard instead. It was safer and nicer. +Tom and Lily were playing in the bathroom. They liked to splash water and make bubbles. But they were not careful. They left the tap on and the water spilled out of the sink. The floor was wet and slippery. + +Mom came in and saw the mess. She was angry and sad. She said, "Tom and Lily, you are naughty. You wasted water and made the bathroom dirty. Now I have to fix it. Go to your room and think about what you did." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They did not want to make Mom unhappy. They went to their room and sat on their beds. They were quiet and bored. + +After a while, Mom came to their room. She had a mop and a towel. She said, "I fixed the bathroom. It is clean and dry now. But you have to learn to be careful and responsible. Water is precious and we have to use it wisely. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We are sorry. We will not do it again. Can we hug you and say sorry?" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "I love you, Tom and Lily. You are good kids. But you have to listen to me and follow the rules. Now, do you want some cookies and milk?" + +Tom and Lily said, "Yes, please, Mom. We love cookies and milk. But not the bitter ones. We like the sweet ones." + +Mom laughed and said, "OK, no bitter cookies. Only sweet ones. Come on, let's go to the kitchen." +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play the flute. She had a pretty flute that made nice sounds when she blew into it. She learned to play the flute from her mom, who was a music teacher. + +One day, Lily went to school with her flute. She wanted to show it to her friends and play for them. But when she got to school, she saw some big kids who were mean. They laughed at her flute and said it was silly and babyish. They tried to take it from her and break it. + +Lily was scared and sad. She ran away and hid in the library. She hugged her flute and cried. She thought that maybe she should not play the flute anymore. She thought that maybe her flute was not good enough. + +But then, she heard a voice. It was her teacher, Miss Rose. She came to find Lily and comfort her. She told Lily that she was brave and kind. She told Lily that her flute was beautiful and special. She told Lily that she should not listen to the mean kids. She told Lily that she should be proud of her flute and her music. + +She asked Lily if she wanted to play the flute for the class. Lily was nervous, but she nodded. She followed Miss Rose to the classroom, where her friends were waiting. They smiled and cheered for Lily. Lily played the flute for them. She played a happy song that she learned from her mom. She felt happy and proud. She saw that her friends liked her flute and her music. She saw that the mean kids were quiet and ashamed. + +Lily learned that she should not be shy about her flute. She learned that she should not let the mean kids hurt her feelings. She learned that she should be confident and happy with her talent. She learned that music can make people happy and bring them together. She learned to love her flute and herself. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. There is a big pond in the park. The pond has water and ducks and fish. + +One day, Tim and Sam go to the pond. They see a ball near the water. Tim wants the ball. He runs to get it. Sam wants the ball too. He runs after Tim. + +"Give me the ball!" Sam says. "No, it is mine!" Tim says. They fight for the ball. They pull and push and shout. + +The ball slips from their hands. It falls into the water. The water is filthy. It has mud and trash and bugs. The ball sinks in the water. + +"Oh no!" Tim and Sam say. They look at the water. They see the ball. They do not want the ball anymore. It is dirty and wet. + +They see a duck. The duck swims to the ball. The duck kicks the ball with its foot. The ball pops out of the water. The duck catches the ball in its mouth. The duck swims away with the ball. + +"Hey, that is our ball!" Tim and Sam say. They run after the duck. The duck is faster. It quacks and flaps its wings. It goes to the other side of the pond. + +Tim and Sam stop. They are tired and sad. They lost the ball. They look at each other. They feel sorry. + +"I am sorry, Tim," Sam says. "I am sorry, Sam," Tim says. They hug. They are friends again. + +They go back to their mom. She is sitting on a bench. She has a picnic basket. She has sandwiches and cookies and juice. + +"Are you hungry, boys?" she asks. "Yes, mom," they say. They sit with her. They eat and drink. They forget about the ball. They are happy. +Tom and Mia were playing with a big ball in the park. They liked to kick the ball and run after it. Sometimes they would twist and turn to avoid the other kids who wanted the ball. They had a lot of fun. + +But then a big dog came to the park. The dog saw the ball and wanted it too. It ran towards Tom and Mia and barked loudly. Tom and Mia were scared of the dog. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. It caught up with them and jumped on them. + +The dog bit Tom's leg and made him cry. Mia tried to help Tom, but the dog bit her arm and made her cry too. The dog was very persistent and did not let go of the ball or the kids. Tom and Mia screamed for help, but no one heard them. + +The dog dragged Tom and Mia to a dark corner of the park. It growled and showed its teeth. It had a mean eye that looked at them. Tom and Mia were very hurt and very afraid. They wished someone would come and save them, but no one did. + +The dog ate the ball and the kids. The end. +Lily and Tom were very excited to go to the park with their mom. They loved to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing was the big wheel. The big wheel was like a round train that went up and down and around. It had many seats with belts and bars to keep them safe. + +Mom bought them tickets and they ran to the big wheel. They waited in line with other kids and parents. They were very obedient and did not push or shout. When it was their turn, they climbed into a seat and buckled up. Mom sat next to them and smiled. + +The big wheel started to move. Lily and Tom felt a tickle in their bellies as they went up and down and around. They saw the trees, the sky, the birds and the other rides. They waved to mom and shouted with joy. They felt like they were flying. The big wheel was so much fun. + +After a few minutes, the big wheel stopped. Lily and Tom unbuckled and got out of their seat. They thanked the man who ran the big wheel and gave him their tickets. They hugged mom and told her how much they liked the big wheel. Mom was happy to see them happy. + +They decided to have some ice cream before they went home. They walked to the ice cream stand and chose their flavors. Lily had chocolate and Tom had vanilla. They licked their cones and enjoyed the sweet taste. They had a wonderful day at the park. They were very excited and very obedient. +Tom and Sue are husband and wife. They live in a small house with a big yard. They like to grow flowers and vegetables in the yard. They also have a dog named Spot, who likes to run and play. + +One day, Tom and Sue are working in the yard. They are digging and planting and watering. Spot is running and chasing and barking. He is very restless. He wants to play with Tom and Sue, but they are busy. + +Spot sees a ball on the grass. He thinks it is a toy. He runs to the ball and bites it. But the ball is not a toy. It is a glass ball that Sue made. It is very pretty and shiny. Sue loves the glass ball. She put it on the grass to catch the sun. + +The glass ball breaks. It makes a loud noise. It makes sharp pieces. Spot is scared. He drops the ball and runs away. Tom and Sue hear the noise. They turn and see the broken ball. They are sad and angry. + +Sue cries. She says, "Spot broke my glass ball. It was my favorite. I made it with love. It was very special. Now it is gone." Tom hugs Sue. He says, "I'm sorry, Sue. Spot did not know. He thought it was a toy. He did not mean to break it. He is a good dog. He loves you." + +Tom and Sue look for Spot. They find him under a tree. He is hiding. He is sorry. He knows he did a bad thing. He wags his tail. He licks Tom and Sue. He says, "Woof, woof. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Tom and Sue pet Spot. They say, "It's okay, Spot. We forgive you. We love you. You are a good dog. But you have to be careful. You have to learn what is a toy and what is not. You have to listen to us. We will teach you." + +Tom and Sue and Spot go back to the house. They are tired. They are hungry. They are happy. They have each other. They are a family. They eat and drink and rest. They forget about the broken ball. They remember the love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the mud and dirt. He would come home with his clothes all dirty and messy. His mom would always say, "Timmy, you need to clean up before coming inside." + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him a present. It was a toy car wrapped in shiny paper. Timmy was so excited to play with the car, but he didn't want to ruin the pretty wrapping paper. He asked his mom, "How do I open it without tearing the paper?" His mom replied, "You can carefully unwrap it and keep the paper smooth." + +Later that day, Timmy went outside to play with his new toy car. He got so caught up in playing that he forgot to clean up before coming inside. His mom reminded him, "Timmy, you need to clean up before coming inside." Timmy realized he had made a mistake and quickly cleaned up his toys and washed his hands. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to clean up after yourself and take care of your belongings. And when you receive a gift, it's important to be careful when unwrapping it and keeping the wrapping paper smooth. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his hoop. He would roll it and run after it. One day, Timmy was playing with his hoop when he got very hungry. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I am hungry. Can I have some food?" His mom said, "Yes, Timmy. I will make you some food." + +While his mom was making food, Timmy went to his room to pray. He prayed to God and said, "Dear God, thank you for everything. Please make sure I get food to eat." After praying, Timmy went back to the kitchen, but his mom was not there. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He went to see what it was and saw that his mom had fallen down and was hurt. + +Timmy tried to help his mom, but she was too hurt. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. He remembered his hoop and thought maybe he could use it to get help. He ran outside with his hoop and tried to get someone's attention, but no one came. Timmy was very scared and didn't know what to do. Sadly, his mom passed away and Timmy was left all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a big train. It chugged and chugged down the track. The train had many cars and each one was filled with toys. One day, the train stopped at a station and a little boy got on. He loved trains and was so excited to ride it. + +As the train moved, the boy looked out the window and saw a big elephant. The elephant was very heavy and the boy wondered how much it weighed. He asked the conductor, who told him the elephant weighed as much as three cars on the train! + +Later, the boy saw a monkey swinging from tree to tree. The monkey was very flexible and could move in all sorts of ways. The boy thought it would be fun to be as flexible as the monkey. But for now, he was happy just riding on the train and looking out the window. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very lazy and never wanted to do anything. Her mom always asked her to help with chores, but she would complain and say she was too tired. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up their messy house. Lily started to complain, but then she saw her little brother trying to help out. He was working so hard, even though he was much younger than her. + +Lily felt ashamed of herself and realized that being lazy wasn't good. From that day on, she started to help out more and complained less. She learned that it's important to help out and do your part, even if it's hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read adventurous stories with her mom. One day, Lily accidentally tore a page from her favorite book. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" Lily showed her the torn page and said, "I broke it." Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can restore it." + +They went to the library and asked the librarian for help. The librarian took the torn page and fixed it with tape. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, you're the best!" + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful with her books and always asked for help if she needed it. She continued to read adventurous stories with her mom and loved every page. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside. One day, she went to her favorite park but her skipping rope needed a battery. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a poor boy came up to her and asked if she needed help. She told him about her skipping rope and he said he could fix it. The boy took the battery out of his toy car and put it into Lily's skipping rope. + +Lily was so happy and thanked the boy. She learned that even if someone is poor, they can still be kind and helpful. She also learned that it's important to share and help others when they need it. From that day on, Lily always made sure to help others in need, just like the kind boy who helped her fix her skipping rope. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny seed in the ground. The sun shined on the soil and the rain fell from the sky. The seed drank the water and grew bigger and bigger. One day, the seed started to bloom into a beautiful flower. The flower was so pretty and colorful. + +A little girl saw the flower and thought it was very useful. She picked the flower and put it in her hair. She walked an inch closer to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I have a pretty flower in my hair!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's lovely, sweetie. It's important to take care of nature so we can see more flowers bloom." +Once upon a time, there was a kind pirate named Jack. He loved to sail the seas and search for treasure. One day, he met a mean pirate named Blackbeard. Blackbeard was not honest and he wanted to steal Jack's treasure. + +Jack and Blackbeard had a big fight on the ship. They both stared at each other with angry eyes. But Jack was a brave pirate and he fought hard. In the end, he defeated Blackbeard and saved his treasure. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be honest and brave, even when others are not. Jack was honest and brave, and he won the fight. So always be honest and brave like Jack! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tutor named Miss Jane who helped her learn new things. Miss Jane was very dependable and always came on time. Lily loved her tutor very much. + +One day, Lily and Miss Jane went for a walk in the park. They saw a tree with some apples on it. Lily wanted to pick an apple, so she shook the tree. Suddenly, a big branch fell on Miss Jane's head. She fell down and didn't wake up. Lily was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +She ran to find help, but nobody was around. She realized that she depended on Miss Jane too much and didn't know what to do without her. Lily cried and cried until someone finally found her. They called an ambulance, but it was too late. Miss Jane had passed away. Lily was very sad and missed her tutor very much. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion in a jungle. The lion was very strong and he liked to roar loudly. One day, he saw a bubble floating in the air. The lion tried to catch the bubble with his paws but it popped and disappeared. + +The lion was sad because he couldn't catch the bubble. He wanted to play with it again. One day, a wealthy bird came to the jungle. The bird had a lot of money and he was very happy. The lion saw the bird and asked him if he had seen any bubbles around. + +The bird said no but he offered to buy the lion a bubble-making kit. The lion was very happy and thanked the bird. He played with the bubbles every day and he roared happily. From that day on, the lion and the bird became good friends and they played together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her colorful pencils. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy and saw a sign that said "Art Contest." + +Lily got very excited and asked her mommy if she could enter the contest. Her mommy said yes and they bought some new pencils for Lily to use. Lily practiced every day and made a beautiful drawing of a rainbow. + +On the day of the contest, Lily was nervous but excited. She saw all the other drawings and they were very good. But when it was time for the judges to announce the winner, they called out Lily's name! She had won the contest with her colorful drawing of the rainbow. + +Lily was so happy and proud of herself. She knew that practicing every day and using her new pencils had paid off. From that day on, Lily continued to draw and color, always remembering the sign that led her to her first art contest win. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat spaghetti, it was his favorite food. One day, his mom made him a big plate of spaghetti for dinner. Tim was so excited to eat it. + +As he sat down to eat, he noticed that his chair wasn't very comfortable. He wiggled around trying to get comfortable, but it didn't work. His mom said, "Tim, why don't you try sitting on your pillow? It might be more comfortable." Tim did as his mom suggested and sat on his pillow. It was much more comfortable! + +After dinner, Tim wanted to play with his toys, but his mom said he had to clean up first. Tim didn't like cleaning up, but his mom allowed him to play with his toys once he was finished. Tim quickly cleaned up his toys and was able to play comfortably with them. + +From that day on, Tim knew that sometimes he needed to do things he didn't like, but it would allow him to do things he loved, like eating spaghetti and playing with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to march around her house, pretending to be a soldier. One day, she found an unusual envelope on the kitchen table. It was very pretty and had a picture of a flower on it. Lily was very curious about what was inside, so she opened it. + +Inside the envelope, there was a letter from her grandma. It said that she was coming to visit soon and that she was bringing Lily a surprise. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to see what the surprise was. She continued to march around the house, imagining all the fun things she and her grandma would do together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved ponies. She had a small toy pony that she carried with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her pony when she saw a real pony. It was an unusual pony with spots all over its fur. + +Lily ran over to the pony to say hello, but the pony got scared and ran away. A boy named Timmy saw what happened and said, "You disturbed the pony, Lily. You should have been more careful." + +Lily felt sad that she had scared the pony and wanted to make it up to him. She went to the store and bought some carrots to give to the pony. When she returned to the park, she saw that the pony was gone. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find him anywhere. + +Lily felt very sad that she didn't get to make friends with the unusual pony. She went home and cried. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful and not disturb animals that she didn't know. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to fish with her dad. One day, they went to the lake and Lily caught a big fish with her pink rod. She was so happy and shouted, "Look, Dad! I caught a fish!" + +Her dad said, "Wow, Lily! That's amazing! You're so successful at fishing!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to catch more fish!" + +But after a while, Lily got tired and wanted to quit. She said, "Dad, I'm tired. Can we go home now?" + +Her dad said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go home and have some ice cream." And they went home, happy and full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to bring a sack to the store. Lily was happy to help her mom, so she picked up the sack and walked to the store. + +When she got to the store, Lily saw her friend Timmy. Timmy had a mild cold and was coughing a lot. Lily felt bad for him, so she gave him a hug and asked if he needed anything. Timmy said he needed some tissues, so Lily went inside the store and got him a box of tissues. + +After Lily got the tissues, she remembered her mom's request and went to get the things +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that she loved very much. One day, she went to a restaurant with her mommy and daddy. While they were eating, Lily accidentally spilled some juice on her dress. She was very sad and started to cry. + +Her mommy saw her crying and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I spilled juice on my new dress," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, we have a napkin. Let's pull it out and wipe your dress," her daddy said. + +Lily's mommy took a napkin and wiped the juice off her dress. Lily was very happy again and said, "Thank you, mommy and daddy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the lake near his house. One day, he saw a soldier walking by the lake. Timmy was scared because the soldier looked very big and strong. + +"Hello little boy," said the soldier. "Why are you so fearful?" + +"I'm scared of you because you're big and strong," Timmy replied. + +"Don't be scared," said the soldier. "I'm here to protect you and your family." + +Timmy felt better and decided to show the soldier how he could swim in the lake. The soldier was impressed and said, "You swim like a fish, Timmy!" + +From that day on, Timmy was no longer fearful of the soldier and they became friends. They would often swim together in the lake and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chickie. Chickie was very small and loved to play in the grass. One day, Chickie found a big egg. The egg was very pretty and Chickie wanted to keep it safe. Chickie promised to take care of the egg and keep it warm. + +Chickie sat on the egg for many days and nights. Finally, the egg cracked open and a baby bird came out. The baby bird was very small and needed help to learn how to fly. Chickie promised to teach the baby bird how to fly. + +Chickie showed the baby bird how to flap its wings and jump up and down. After a few tries, the baby bird was able to fly! Chickie was so happy that the baby bird was now fit to fly on its own. From that day on, Chickie and the baby bird were best friends and promised to always help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but it was very cold. His mom gave him a jacket to wear, but it was too big and heavy. Timmy didn't like it. + +One day, Timmy saw his friend Billy playing outside. Billy was wearing a very nice jacket that fit him perfectly. Timmy became jealous and wanted a jacket like Billy's. + +Timmy asked his mom for a new jacket, but she said no. Timmy became sad and went to his room. He decided to become strong so he could lift heavy things and wear the big jacket. Timmy started to exercise every day and eat healthy food. After a few weeks, Timmy became strong and was able to wear the big jacket. He was very happy and played outside with Billy. They had fun together and Timmy forgot all about his old jacket. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who slept in a red crib. The baby's mommy and daddy loved the baby very much and wanted to protect the baby from harm. They put a gate around the crib so the baby couldn't crawl out and get hurt. + +One day, the baby's mommy and daddy went to the store and left the baby with a babysitter. The babysitter was very nice and played with the baby, but she didn't know about the gate around the crib. When the baby's mommy and daddy came home, they saw that the gate was open and the baby was crawling on the floor. + +The mommy and daddy were very upset and talked to the babysitter about how important it was to protect the baby. From then on, the babysitter always made sure the gate was closed and the baby was safe in the red crib. The baby slept soundly and happily, knowing that mommy, daddy, and the babysitter would always protect him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who lived in a tiny hole in the ground. One day, it rained a lot and the water started to flood the ant's home. The ant was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a wise old owl came by and saw the ant's trouble. The owl said, "Don't worry little ant, I can help you measure how high the water will get." The owl used a stick to measure the water and told the ant to climb on his back. + +The owl flew the ant to a safe place and the ant was amazed by the owl's kindness. The ant learned that even the smallest creatures can help each other in times of need. The moral of the story is that we should always help others when we can, no matter how small or big they are. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Carl. Carl was very competitive and wanted to be the fastest caterpillar in the garden. He practiced crawling every day and night, but he forgot to sleep. + +One day, Carl met a wise old snail named Sam. Sam asked Carl why he was always crawling and never sleeping. Carl replied, "I want to be the fastest caterpillar in the garden!" + +Sam said, "Being fast is good, but it's also important to rest and sleep. Otherwise, you'll get tired and won't be able to crawl as fast. Remember, slow and steady wins the race." + +Carl realized that Sam was right. He decided to take a nap and woke up feeling refreshed. He continued to practice crawling, but this time he also made sure to get enough sleep. In the end, Carl became the fastest caterpillar in the garden, but he also learned that taking care of himself was just as important as being competitive. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to hop from branch to branch in the big tree where he lived. One day, he met a friendly squirrel named Nutty. + +Nutty said, "Hi, Tweetie! Do you want to go on an adventurous journey with me?" + +Tweetie said, "Yes! That sounds like fun!" + +So, Nutty and Tweetie went on an adventure together. They climbed up and down the branches of the tree. They even zipped through the air on a vine! + +At the end of the day, they were tired but happy. Tweetie said, "That was the best adventure ever!" Nutty agreed and said, "I'm glad we went on this adventure together, Tweetie." And with that, they said goodnight and went to sleep in their cozy tree homes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when he saw a big orange lightning in the sky. + +Timmy was scared and ran to his mom. "Mommy, what is that orange lightning?" he asked. "That's a sunset, Timmy," his mom replied. "It happens when the sun goes down and the sky turns orange." + +Timmy was fascinated by the sunset and wanted to see it again. "Can we go outside and watch it increase, mommy?" he asked. "Of course, Timmy," his mom said with a smile. + +So they went outside and watched as the sky turned more orange and the sun went down. Timmy was happy and felt safe with his mommy. From that day on, Timmy loved watching the sunset and the orange lightning in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a big band. The band had a trumpet that liked to play loud music. The other instruments felt sad because they could not be heard. One day, they decided to separate the trumpet from the band. + +The trumpet felt very lonely without the other instruments. It missed playing music and making everyone happy. The other instruments realized that they needed the trumpet to make beautiful music together. + +They decided to invite the trumpet back to the band. The trumpet was very happy and played its music softly so that everyone could be heard. They all played together and it was a very competitive game of music. Everyone was happy and they played music together forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking on the ground when she saw a nice toy in a store window. She pointed at the toy and said, "I want that toy, Mommy!" + +Her mommy said, "We can't buy that toy today, Lily. Maybe another day." + +Lily was sad and started to cry. She really wanted that toy. Her mommy tried to cheer her up by saying, "Let's go to the park and play on the swings." + +Lily stopped crying and said, "Okay, Mommy. That sounds nice." They went to the park and had fun on the swings. Lily forgot about the toy and was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore her house and play with her toys. One day, she decided to climb up the stairs to the attic. It was a difficult climb, but she made it to the top. + +As she looked around the attic, she saw a big box. She opened it up and found a toy bear inside. "Wow!" she exclaimed. "This is so cool!" + +Suddenly, the bear came to life and said, "Hello, Lily! Would you like to play with me?" + +Lily was surprised but happy. "Yes, please!" she said. She picked up the bear and gave it a big hug. But then, the bear bit her finger! "Ouch!" she cried. + +"I'm sorry," said the bear. "I didn't mean to hurt you. Let's play nicely now." And they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friends wanted to play catch with a ball. They threw the ball back and forth, but then the ball went too far and landed in a net. + +Timmy went to get the ball, but he heard a loud growling noise. It was a big dog! Timmy was upset and scared. He yelled to his friends to come help him, but they were too scared too. + +The dog was angry and started to chase Timmy. Timmy ran as fast as he could, but the dog was faster. Unfortunately, the dog caught up to Timmy and bit him. Timmy had to go to the hospital and get a shot. From that day on, Timmy was scared of dogs and never played outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and caring girl named Lily. She loved to go on tours with her family and explore new places. One day, they went to a big park and Lily saw a little bird that was hurt. She felt very sad and wanted to help the bird. + +Lily asked her mom for a blanket to cover the bird and keep it warm. Her mom was very compassionate and helped Lily take care of the bird. They took the bird to a nearby animal hospital where it was treated and soon was able to fly again. + +Lily felt very happy that she was able to help the bird and her family was proud of her kindness. From that day on, Lily knew that being compassionate and helping others was very important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy with the dishes. But one day, her mommy said, "Lily, can you please load the dishwasher for me? It's a difficult job." + +Lily tried her best, but it was hard to reach the top shelf. She asked her mommy, "Do you believe I can do it?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course I do, Lily. You can do anything you set your mind to." + +Lily felt happy and tried even harder. She finally finished loading the dishwasher and said, "Look, mommy! I did it!" Her mommy hugged her and said, "You did a great job, Lily. I'm so proud of you." From that day on, Lily knew she could do anything she believed in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to have tea parties with her friends. One day, Lily's friend asked if she could bring her toy to the tea party. Lily said no because she didn't like that toy. Her friend was sad and didn't want to come to the party anymore. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and talked to her about being kind to others. She told Lily that it's important to permit others to bring their favorite toys, even if they aren't popular with everyone else. + +Lily realized her mistake and apologized to her friend. She then invited her friend to the tea party and let her bring any toy she wanted. The tea party was even more fun with more toys to play with. Lily learned that being kind and allowing others to be themselves is always the best way to make friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a desk in her room where she liked to draw and color. One day, her mom came in and asked her if she wanted to go to the park. Lily was so excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +When they got to the park, Lily saw some kids playing on the swings and she ran over to join them. But after a while, Lily started to feel sad because she couldn't swing as high as the other kids. She went to her mom and said, "I'm miserable. I can't swing like the big kids." + +Her mom gave her a hug and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. Just settle down and try again. You'll get better with practice." Lily listened to her mom and went back to the swings. She tried and tried, and soon enough, she was swinging just as high as the other kids. She felt so happy and proud of herself! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy cook on the stove. One day, while they were making pancakes, Lily accidentally touched the hot stove and it hurt her hand. She cried and cried because it hurt so much. + +Her mommy hugged her and put a bandage on her hand. But Lily was still sad and didn't want to cook anymore. Her mommy tried to cheer her up by making silly faces and telling jokes, but nothing worked. Lily felt crazy with sadness. + +Then, her mommy had an idea. She asked Lily if she wanted to help decorate the pancakes with sprinkles and whipped cream. Lily's eyes lit up with excitement and she forgot all about her burnt hand. They had so much fun decorating the pancakes that Lily stopped crying and started laughing. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful around the stove, but she never stopped loving to cook with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, while she was building a snowman, she saw an old owl sitting in a tree. The owl was very wise and had big eyes. + +Lily wanted to become wise like the owl. So, she asked the owl how to become wise. The owl told her that she needed to read lots of books and learn new things every day. + +Lily followed the owl's advice and started reading books about animals, plants, and the world around her. She learned so much that she became very wise, just like the owl. And every time it snowed, she would build a snowman and visit her wise friend in the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved dragons. He had a big collection of dragon toys, but they were all mixed up and messy in his room. One day, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Let's organize your dragon toys!" Timmy was happy to help. + +They put all the red dragons in one pile, and the green dragons in another pile. They put the big dragons in a box and the small dragons on a shelf. Timmy was grateful to his mom for helping him organize his dragon toys. Now he could find his favorite dragon easily and play with it whenever he wanted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat cherries all day long! One day, Benny climbed up a tree to get some cherries. But, Benny lost his balance and fell down! + +Benny was very sad and hurt his paw. His friends came to help him and they brought him more cherries to make him feel better. Benny was happy again and he learned to balance himself on the tree before getting more cherries. + +From that day on, Benny was very careful when he climbed trees to get his cherries. He always made sure to balance himself so he wouldn't fall again. Benny and his friends enjoyed their cherries together and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a very smart monkey named Max. Max was very good at solving puzzles and finding bananas. One day, Max found a big bottle of glue. He thought it would be fun to play with, so he opened the bottle and put some on his hands. + +But then Max got stuck! He couldn't move his hands anymore. He tried to pull them apart, but they wouldn't budge. Max was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Max had an idea. He started to march in place, lifting his knees up high. The movement helped loosen the glue, and Max was able to free his hands. From that day on, Max was even more intelligent because he learned a valuable lesson about being careful with glue. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sweet scooter that she loved to ride around the park. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some ice cream. Lily was so excited to get her favorite flavor, chocolate. + +As they were walking out of the store, Lily tripped and fell. Her scooter flew out of her hands and hit a man passing by. Lily was so embarrassed that she started to cry. The man was very kind and helped Lily up. He even gave her a sweet treat to make her feel better. + +From that day on, Lily was always careful when riding her scooter. She never wanted to be embarrassed again. And every time she ate a sweet treat, she remembered the kind man who helped her when she fell. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and playing with her friends in the classroom. One day, her teacher brought yummy cupcakes for everyone to eat. Lily was so excited to try one. + +As she was eating her cupcake, her friend Timmy accidentally bumped into her and made her drop her cupcake on the floor. Lily was sad and angry. She turned to Timmy and said, "Why did you do that? You made me drop my yummy cupcake!" + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to." Lily forgave him and they continued playing together. But later, when they were playing a game, Timmy accidentally slapped Lily in the face. Lily was hurt and started crying. + +Their teacher heard the commotion and came over to see what happened. Lily told her what happened and Timmy apologized. The teacher reminded them to be careful when playing and to always be kind to each other. From then on, Lily and Timmy played together without any more accidents. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz loved to fly around and collect honey from flowers. One day, Buzz found a delicate flower that had the sweetest honey he had ever tasted. He wanted to take some honey back to his hive to share with his friends. + +But Buzz couldn't carry the honey by himself. He needed to attach himself to the flower and bring it back to the hive. So, he flew around the flower and searched for a way to attach himself. Finally, he found a small stem and attached himself to it. + +Buzz flew back to the hive with the delicate flower and shared the honey with his friends. They all loved the sweet taste and thanked Buzz for bringing it to them. From that day on, Buzz knew that he could always find the best honey if he looked hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big green field. One day, she found a little glass bottle. It was very pretty and shiny, so she decided to keep it. She felt like it belonged to her now. + +As the days went by, Lily noticed that some of the animals in the field were acting wild. The birds were chirping louder than usual and the rabbits were hopping around in circles. She didn't know why they were acting that way. + +One day, Lily was playing with her glass bottle when she accidentally dropped it. It shattered into many pieces. Suddenly, all the animals stopped acting wild and went back to normal. Lily realized that the glass bottle must have had some kind of magic that made the animals act crazy. She learned that sometimes things don't belong to us and we should be careful with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream very much. One day, her mommy told her that they were going to make ice cream at home. Lily was very excited and asked her mommy if she could help. + +Mommy said yes and gave Lily a big bowl. She struggled to hold the bowl because it was very heavy. But she didn't give up and finally managed to carry it to the kitchen. + +Mommy mixed some milk, sugar, and cream in the bowl and put it in the freezer. Lily asked mommy when the ice cream would be ready. Mommy said it would take a few hours, but they could play together while they waited. Lily was happy and they played games until the ice cream was ready. When it was done, they ate it together and it was the best ice cream Lily had ever tasted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with lots of apples on it. One day, a little girl came to the tree and saw a juicy red apple that was very high up. She wanted to eat it but she couldn't reach it. So, she asked her dad to help her remove the apple from the tree. Her dad lifted her up high and she was able to grab the apple. It was so tasty! From then on, the little girl would come back to the tree every day to pick more apples. +Once upon a time, there was an old cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with yarn and create fun things. He was very creative. One day, Tom wanted to make a new toy. He looked around and saw some shiny buttons. He thought they would be perfect for his toy. + +Tom went to his friend, a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very good at adding things up. Tom asked Timmy how many buttons he had. Timmy counted and said, "You have five buttons, Tom!" Tom was so happy! He added the buttons to his toy and it looked even more creative than before. Tom and Timmy played with the toy all day long. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to imagine. One day, she was playing in the park when she saw a beautiful butterfly. "Wow, look at that pretty animal!" she said to her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy looked at the butterfly and said, "I wish I could fly like that animal." + +Lily closed her eyes and imagined herself as a bird, soaring through the sky. "It's fun to imagine," she said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a big, scary animal running towards them. They were scared, but then they realized it was just a friendly dog. "What a beautiful animal!" Lily said as she petted the dog. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy loved to imagine all sorts of adventures with animals, both big and small. +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer who had a lot of sheep. One day, a big bad wolf came and wanted to eat the sheep. The farmer was patient and tried to protect the sheep, but the wolf was very strong. + +The farmer knew he couldn't win, so he decided to surrender and let the wolf take one sheep. But the wolf didn't stop at one sheep, he wanted more. The farmer knew he had to do something to stop the wolf from taking all his sheep. + +So, the farmer called for help and his friends came to scare the wolf away. With their help, the farmer was able to keep all his sheep safe. The farmer learned that sometimes it's okay to surrender, but it's also important to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play in his backyard. He had a green ball that he liked to throw and catch. One day, Timmy saw his neighbor, Mr. Smith, walking towards him. + +"Hi, Timmy," said Mr. Smith. "I see you have a green ball. That's my favorite color." + +Timmy smiled and threw the ball to Mr. Smith. "Do you want to play catch with me?" he asked. + +Mr. Smith caught the ball and threw it back to Timmy. "Sure, I'd love to," he said. "But first, I need to ask you something. Have you ever heard of war?" + +Timmy shook his head. "No, what's that?" + +Mr. Smith explained that war was when people fought with each other and that it was a very bad thing. Timmy listened carefully and then said, "I don't like war. I like playing catch with my green ball." + +From that day on, Timmy and Mr. Smith played catch together every week. Timmy learned that it was better to make friends than to fight in a war, and he always remembered the lesson Mr. Smith taught him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the sand at the beach. One day, she found a shiny rock in the sand. "Wow! This is so pretty!" she said. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw the rock and said, "I want it! Give it to me!" Lily said, "No, it's mine. I value it a lot." Timmy got angry and pushed her. "Ouch! That hurt!" cried Lily. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and came over. "What's wrong?" she asked. Lily showed her the rock and said, "Timmy hurt me because he wants my pretty rock. But I won't give it to him because I value it." Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay to value things, but it's not okay to hurt others. Let's share the rock and play together." And so, they all played happily in the sand with the shiny rock. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on holiday with his family. One day, they went to the beach. Timmy was very careful when he swam in the water. He didn't want to get hurt. + +After swimming, Timmy and his family went to a store. There, they saw a big display of toys. Timmy was very excited to see all the toys, but he knew he had to be careful not to touch them. His parents bought him a new toy and Timmy was very happy. + +When they got back to their hotel, Timmy displayed his new toy on the table. He was so proud of it. He had a great holiday and couldn't wait to go on another one. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to hear stories from his mom. Every night, his mom would tell him a new story before he went to sleep. Tim was very happy when he heard a story. + +One day, Tim saw a big book in the store. The book had many stories inside. But the book was expensive. Tim wanted the book, but he did not have enough money. So, he went home and thought of a plan. + +Tim decided to match his toys with his friends' toys. They would trade toys and play together. Tim's friends liked the idea. They played happily and traded toys. Tim saved his money from not buying new toys. Finally, Tim had enough money to buy the expensive book of stories. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a mighty ant named Bob. Bob was very strong and loved to build things. One day, he decided to build the biggest ant hill ever. + +Bob started to dig and dig, making a big hole for his new home. He worked all day and all night. He was very tired, but he did not stop. Soon, his friends came to help him. They all worked together to build the ant hill. + +One day, when the ant hill was almost done, Bob found a big jar of butter. He was very hungry, so he took the butter and shared it with his friends. They all ate the butter and it made them stronger. With their new strength, they finished building the mighty ant hill. + +Bob and his friends were very happy in their new home. They knew that working together made them even stronger. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a spirit. The spirit liked to play with kids. One day, the spirit saw a boy. The boy was sad. The spirit wanted to help the boy. + +The spirit tried to play with the boy, but the boy could not see the spirit. The spirit was frustrated. The spirit tried and tried, but the boy still could not see the spirit. The spirit was very sad. + +The spirit could not help the boy. The boy stayed sad. The spirit went away. The boy and the spirit were both sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Tom. He had a big mustache on his face. Tom was a compassionate man. He loved to help people and animals. + +One day, Tom saw a little bird that could not fly. The bird was sad. Tom wanted to help the bird. He said, "Don't worry, little bird. I will raise you and help you fly." + +Tom took the bird home. Every day, he fed the bird and took care of it. The bird grew bigger and stronger. Tom and the bird became good friends. + +One day, the bird said, "Tom, I am ready to fly now. Thank you for helping me." Tom was happy to see the bird fly. They said goodbye and the bird flew away. Tom knew he had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, in a small playful town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim was always happy and liked to play with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends were playing a game called "surrender." + +In the game, Tim would try to catch his friends by their waist. If he caught them, they would have to surrender and join Tim's team. They all laughed and played, running around the town. + +"Got you!" Tim said, as he caught his friend, Sally, by her waist. "Now you have to surrender and be on my team!" + +Sally laughed and said, "Okay, I surrender! Let's catch the others!" + +Together, Tim and Sally caught their friends one by one. Each time, they would say, "Surrender!" and their friends would join their team. Soon, everyone was on Tim's team, and they all laughed and played together. + +In the end, they all sat down, tired but happy. They had so much fun playing the game of surrender. Tim and his friends knew they would always remember their playful day together. + +And from that day on, Tim and his friends played "surrender" in their playful town, always filled with laughter and joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy rabbit that he loved very much. One day, Tim and his rabbit found a maze in the park. They wanted to play inside it. + +Tim and his rabbit were lucky, because they found a map for the maze. The map urged them to go left and right to find the way out. They listened to the map and soon found their way out of the maze. + +When they got out, they met other kids who were lost in the maze. Tim and his rabbit helped them by sharing the map. The kids were very happy. The moral of the story is to always help others when you can. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Trouble. He was a poor, lost dog who had no home. Trouble was always sad and missed his family. + +One sunny day, Trouble met a kind girl named Lily. She saw the poor dog and said, "Oh no! You look so sad. Are you lost, little dog?" Trouble barked and wagged his tail. Lily knew that he missed his family, so she decided to help him find them. + +Lily and Trouble went on a big adventure. They looked high and low for Trouble's family. They walked through the park and asked other kids, "Have you seen this dog's family?" But no one knew where they were. Trouble started to feel sad again, but Lily didn't give up. + +Finally, they found Trouble's family playing near the pond. Trouble was so happy, he barked and jumped with joy. His family hugged him and thanked Lily for her help. Trouble knew he would never miss his family again, all thanks to his new friend Lily. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dull bunny named Bob. Bob liked to eat vegetables every day. One day, he found a big, colorful vegetable garden. + +Bob saw a big, round vegetable. He wanted to eat it. He tried to squeeze it with his little paws. But the vegetable was too big and hard to squeeze. Bob was sad. + +Then, a friendly bird came and helped Bob. The bird showed Bob how to eat the big vegetable without squeezing it. They ate the vegetables together and became good friends. Bob was happy and not dull anymore. +Once upon a time, in a big country, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and dog, Spot. They had a big yard with lots of trees and flowers. It was a perfect place for Lily and Spot to play and have fun. + +One sunny day, Lily and Spot went outside to play. They saw a big box near the trees. Lily was very excited and wanted to see what was inside. She ran to the box and tried to open it. Spot helped her by pushing it with his nose. Together, they opened the big box. + +Inside the box, they found many colorful balls and toys. Lily and Spot were so happy! They played with the new toys all day long in their perfect country yard. They had lots of fun and knew they would remember this special day forever. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a scared little rabbit. The rabbit was always afraid of the giant who lived nearby. The giant was very big and strong. But he was also kind and gentle. + +One day, the rabbit was thirsty and wanted to drink some water from the river. But he was too scared to go alone. So, he asked his friend, the squirrel, to go with him. The squirrel said, "Okay, let's go together!" + +As they were drinking water from the river, the giant came to drink water too. The rabbit was very scared and wanted to run away. But the squirrel said, "Don't be scared, the giant is nice." + +The giant smiled at the rabbit and said, "Hello, little rabbit! I won't hurt you. I am your friend." The rabbit felt better and was not scared anymore. They all drank water together and became good friends. From that day on, the rabbit was never scared of the giant again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lily loved to play outside in the sun with her toys. One day, the sun went away, and it became very cold. Lily felt the bitter wind on her face, but she still wanted to play outside. + +Lily's mom saw her shivering and said, "Wait, Lily! You need something to keep you warm." She went inside the house and came back with a big, soft rug. Mom wrapped the rug around Lily, like a warm hug, so she could stay warm while playing outside. + +Now, with the rug wrapped around her, Lily felt nice and warm. She played outside with her toys and laughed all day long. The bitter wind couldn't make her cold anymore. When it was time to go inside, Lily gave her mom a big hug and said, "Thank you for the warm rug, Mommy!" And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Buddy. Buddy loved his family very much. He liked to play with them and keep them safe. Buddy was always by their side, no matter what. + +One day, Buddy saw a pretty image on a piece of paper. It was a picture of many animals playing together. Buddy wanted to unite all the animals in the picture, so they could play together in real life. + +Buddy went outside and started to call all his animal friends. He called the birds, the cats, and even the squirrels. They all came to play with Buddy and his family. The animals were happy to unite and play together. And Buddy was the happiest of all, because he made his family and animal friends happy too. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree with red apples. He wanted to touch the apples, but they were too high. Tim was sad. + +Tim saw a tall man in the park. The man was very nice. He helped Tim touch the apple. Tim was happy. He said, "Thank you!" to the tall man. + +Tim took a bite of the apple. It tasted terrible! He made a funny face. The tall man laughed. They both threw the terrible apples away and played together in the park. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the kitchen. She saw a big jar of sugar. She wanted to eat some because it was sweet. But she knew that too much sugar was bad for her teeth. So, she decided to ask her mom. + +Amy went to her mom and asked, "Can I have some sugar?" Her mom said, "You can have a little bit, but not too much. Too much sugar is bad for you." Amy was happy she could have some sugar, but she knew she had to be careful. + +She went back to the kitchen and took a little spoon of sugar. She put it in her mouth and it tasted very sweet. Amy was happy she decided to ask her mom first. She knew that eating too much sugar was bad, and she wanted to stay healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys. One day, Tim found a flexible snake toy. The snake could bend and twist in many ways. + +Tim played with the snake all day. He made the snake strike his toy blocks. The blocks fell down with a big noise. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. He was having so much fun. + +Then, Tim found his mom's stamps. He decided to make the snake stamp on paper. Tim dipped the snake's head in paint and pressed it on the paper. The snake made pretty stamp shapes. Tim showed his mom the art he made. She smiled and hugged him. They had a happy day together. +One day, a little yellow crab was walking on the beach. The sun was shining, and the crab was happy. He liked to play in the sand and look for food. + +The yellow crab found a big rock. He wanted to see what was under it. He used his strong claws to lift the rock. Under the rock, he found a small fish. The fish was scared, but the crab just wanted to play. + +The crab and the fish played together. They splashed in the water and chased each other in the sand. Then the crab tried to give the fish a high five. But instead of a high five, the crab accidentally gave the fish a little slap. The fish was surprised, but they both laughed and kept playing. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a big oak tree. The oak tree had many friends like birds, squirrels, and bugs. They all lived happily together. + +One day, a slow turtle came to the oak tree. The turtle was sad because he lost his way. The oak tree said, "Don't worry, little turtle. I will help you find your way home." + +As they were talking, a naughty monkey came and started to tease the turtle. The monkey laughed and said, "You are so slow! I can go up and down this tree before you even move!" The turtle felt bad and started to cry. + +The oak tree saw this and decided to punish the monkey. The oak tree asked all his friends to help. The birds took the monkey's bananas, the squirrels hid his toys, and the bugs tickled him until he said sorry. + +The monkey learned his lesson and said sorry to the turtle. The turtle forgave him, and they all became friends. The oak tree helped the turtle find his way home, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a family. The family had a mom, a dad, a big sister, and a baby brother. They lived in a small house with a big yard. They liked to play outside and have fun together. + +One day, the big sister found a big box. The box was very heavy. She asked her mom, "Can you help me weigh this box?" The mom said, "Yes, let's see how heavy it is." They put the box on a big scale. The scale said the box was very, very heavy. + +The family was fearful. They did not know what was in the box. The dad said, "Let's open it and see." They opened the box and found lots of toys inside. The family was happy and played with the toys all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a cage. The bird was very unusual because it had many colors. One day, a boy came to play with the bird. The boy liked the bird very much. + +The boy wanted to play with the bird outside the cage. So, the boy opened the cage door. The bird flew out and played with the boy. They had a lot of fun together. + +After playing, the boy put the bird back in the cage. The boy learned that it is good to care for others and let them be free sometimes. The bird was happy, and the boy was happy too. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the kitchen. She wanted to find a snack. She saw a big cabinet. Lily opened the cabinet to examine what was inside. + +In the cabinet, Lily found cookies, apples, and a spoiled banana. She said, "Yuck! I don't want the spoiled banana!" So, she took the cookies and the apples. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw her. She asked, "What did you find, Lily?" Lily showed her mom the cookies and apples. Her mom said, "Good choice! Let's eat the apples and save the cookies for later." And they both enjoyed their snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle named Ben. Ben lived in a dry, brown leaf. He loved to play all day long. + +One day, Ben met a big bug named Bob. Bob said, "I can shrink and become small like you!" Ben was very excited. "Show me, please!" he asked. So, Bob closed his eyes and shrank. He became as small as Ben. They both laughed. + +Now, Ben and Bob could play together. They played hide-and-seek in the dry leaves. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, Bob said, "Bye, Ben! I will come back to play again soon!" And they both went to their homes, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who had a big, shiny train. He loved his train very much. It was red and blue and went very fast. The man would drive his train around the town, showing it off to all the people. + +One day, a little boy saw the train and said, "I hate that train. It's too loud and scary." The wealthy man heard the boy and felt sad. He wanted everyone to love his train, not hate it. + +The man decided to talk to the little boy. He said, "I'm sorry my train is loud and scary. I love my train, and I want you to love it too." The boy listened and decided to give the train another chance. They rode the train together, and the boy started to like it. From that day on, the boy and the wealthy man became good friends, and they loved riding the train together. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a gray cat named Tom. Tom liked to gather things from the village. One day, Tom found a big jug. The jug was empty and Tom wanted to fill it. + +Tom went to the river and filled the jug with water. It was heavy, but Tom was strong. He carried the jug back to his house. Tom was very happy with his jug of water. + +Tom's friends saw the jug and wanted to help. They all gathered around and took turns drinking from the jug. Tom and his friends were happy and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. He liked to draw and put his pictures on the wall. One day, he drew a big, pretty picture of a cat. + +Tom showed the picture to his friend, Sue. "Look at my cat picture!" he said. Sue looked at the picture and smiled. "I like your cat picture, Tom!" she said. "Can you put it on my wall?" + +Tom and Sue went to her house. They put the cat picture on her wall. Sue was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Tom! I love the cat picture on my wall." + +Every day, Tom and Sue would look at the cat picture and smile. They were happy to have such a pretty picture on the wall. And they were happy to be friends who liked the same things. +Once upon a time, in an old, old house, there was a shiny thing. This shiny thing was very, very old. It was so old that people called it "ancient." The shiny thing liked to be clean. So, every day, a kind man would polish it. + +One day, the wind came. The wind was strong and fast. It blew through the old house. The wind made the shiny thing dirty. The kind man saw the shiny thing was dirty and felt sad. + +The kind man wanted to help the shiny thing. He got a soft cloth and began to polish it. He worked hard to make the shiny thing clean again. When he was done, the shiny thing was very happy. It was clean and shiny once more. The wind went away, and the kind man and the shiny thing lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, smelly goose. The goose lived near a pond. The goose had many friends. They all played together near the pond every day. One day, the goose found a big, red ball. The goose was very happy and wanted to play with it. + +The goose took the ball to his friends. They all wanted to play with the big, red ball too. So, the goose decided to share the ball with his friends. They all played with the ball and had a lot of fun. The friends were happy that the goose shared the ball with them. + +The next day, the goose's friends wanted to do something nice for him. They all went to the pond and cleaned it. They made the pond smell nice and fresh. The goose was so happy to see his clean pond. The friends told the goose that they did it because he shared the big, red ball with them. The goose smiled and played in the clean pond with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to sing and dance. But she was scared to go on the stage. She thought people would not like her. + +One day, Amy's mom said, "It is fine, Amy. You will do great on the stage. Do not hate the stage. It is fun!" Amy was still scared, but she wanted to try. + +Amy went on the stage and sang a song. People clapped and smiled. Amy was happy. She did not hate the stage anymore. She knew it was fine and fun to be on the stage. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a butterfly named Bree. Bree was a fake butterfly. She was not real. She was a toy. She was very pretty and colorful. + +One day, Bree wanted to play with the real butterflies. She asked her friend, the wind, for help. The wind was kind and said, "I will permit you to play with them. I will blow you up in the air and you can fly with the real butterflies." + +Bree was very happy. The wind blew her up in the air and she played with the real butterflies. They had lots of fun. Bree felt like a real butterfly. At the end of the day, Bree thanked the wind for letting her play with her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a famous hero named Tom. He was very strong and brave. All the people in the town loved and admired him. He always wore a big red cape and a shiny hat. + +One day, while Tom was walking, he heard a little girl crying. He went to her and asked, "Why are you crying?" The girl said, "My cat is stuck in the tree." Tom looked up and saw the cat. He knew he had to help. + +Tom climbed the tree and saved the cat. The little girl was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Tom! You are my hero!" Tom smiled and felt proud. From that day on, everyone knew that Tom was not just famous, but also kind and helpful. +Once upon a time, in a big pond, there was a brilliant crocodile. He had many friends who loved to play with him. They would swim, splash, and have lots of fun together. The crocodile was very good at playing games, and all his friends liked him. + +One day, the crocodile and his friends were playing a new game. They had to zip from one side of the pond to the other side as fast as they could. The crocodile was very fast, and he always won the game. His friends cheered for him and clapped their hands. + +The crocodile was happy that he could zip so fast. He knew that being brilliant and fast made his friends happy too. They played the game all day long, and the crocodile kept winning. At the end of the day, they were all tired but very happy. They knew they would have more fun days playing together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a big elephant. The elephant had a long trunk. One hot day, the elephant was walking and saw a little mouse. The mouse was sad because it could not pass a big rock. The elephant wanted to help. + +The elephant used its long trunk to move the big rock. The mouse was very happy. The mouse and the elephant became good friends. They played together and passed the ball to each other. The hot sun did not bother them because they were having fun. + +The moral of the story is to always help others when they need it. Even if you are big like the elephant, you can still be friends with someone small like the mouse. Helping others makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mimi. She lived in a small hole near a big tree. Mimi loved cheese more than anything else in the world. One day, she found a big, round, and delicate cheese near her home. + +Mimi wanted to take the cheese to her hole, but it was too big for her. So, she decided to roll the cheese. She pushed and pushed with all her might. The cheese started to roll slowly, and Mimi was very happy. + +As the cheese rolled closer to her home, Mimi's friends came to help her. Together, they rolled the delicate cheese into Mimi's hole. They all shared the yummy cheese and had a big feast. Mimi and her friends were very happy and full. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved yummy toast for breakfast. Every morning, his mom made him toast with butter and jam. + +One day, Tim's mom had to leave early for work. She told Tim, "You can make your own toast today." Tim was excited but a little scared. He had never made toast by himself. + +Tim put the bread in the toaster and pushed the button down. He waited and waited. Suddenly, the toaster popped up and the toast flew into the air. Tim began to panic. He didn't know what to do. + +Just then, his big sister, Amy, walked into the kitchen. She saw Tim and the toast on the floor. "What happened?" she asked. Tim told her the story. Amy laughed and said, "Don't panic, Tim. I'll help you make more toast." + +Together, Tim and Amy made more yummy toast. They put butter and jam on it, just like Tim's mom did. Tim learned that making toast was easy and fun, especially with his sister's help. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a gentle cat. The cat liked to play with the kids and make them happy. Every day, the cat would run around the village, chasing butterflies and birds. + +One day, the cat felt very tired. It let out a big yawn and decided to take a nap under a tree. As the cat slept, the kids in the village missed their friend and started looking for the cat. + +Soon, they found the gentle cat sleeping under the tree. They all sat down quietly and waited for the cat to wake up. When the cat opened its eyes, it saw all the kids smiling at it. The cat let out another yawn and got up to play with its friends again. They all had a fun day together in the village. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a big lion. The lion was very tired. He yawned a big yawn and lay down to sleep under a tree. + +While the lion slept, a little rabbit came hopping by. The rabbit saw smoke coming from a fire near the trees. The rabbit was scared and wanted to run away. But then, he thought of the sleeping lion. + +The rabbit hopped over to the lion and woke him up. The lion yawned again and looked at the rabbit. The rabbit pointed to the smoke and the fire. The lion understood and they both ran away from the fire. + +Together, the lion and the rabbit warned all the other animals in the wild forest about the fire. The animals all ran away to a safe place. The lion and the rabbit became good friends and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. Ann loved to draw with her delicate eraser. She would draw big trees and small flowers in her yard. + +One day, Ann saw a butterfly flying near her. She wanted to catch it and play with it. So, she ran after the butterfly with her eraser in hand. The butterfly flew high and low, but Ann did not give up. + +At last, Ann caught the butterfly with her eraser. She was very happy. She played with the butterfly for a while and then let it go. The butterfly flew away, and Ann went back to drawing with her delicate eraser. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a toy named Mr. Snowman. Mr. Snowman was a reliable friend. He had a big arm to help Amy. + +One sunny day, Amy took Mr. Snowman outside to play. They had a lot of fun. But soon, Amy saw that Mr. Snowman started to melt. His arm became small and weak. Amy was sad and worried. + +Amy thought hard and found a way to help Mr. Snowman. She took him inside her house to the cool room. Mr. Snowman stopped melting. His arm grew big and strong again. Amy was happy, and they played more inside the house. +Once upon a time, there was a silly dog named Bobo. Bobo liked to play with his ball and run around the yard. One day, while Bobo was playing, he saw a package on the ground. He wondered what could be inside. + +Bobo's friend, a little girl named Lily, came out of the house. She saw the package too. "What do you have there, Bobo?" she asked. Bobo wagged his tail and barked, "I don't know, let's open it!" + +Lily opened the package and found a big, red ball inside. Bobo was so happy! He and Lily played with the new ball all day long. They laughed and had a lot of fun together. And from that day on, Bobo and Lily always played with their new, red ball. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw a bug on the ground. It was not a regular bug. It was very big and had lots of colors. Tim wanted to examine the bug. + +He got closer to the bug and looked at it. The bug had six legs and big eyes. It was a friendly bug. Tim talked to the bug and they became friends. The bug liked to eat leaves, so Tim gave it some leaves to eat. + +Every day, Tim went outside to play with the bug. They had lots of fun together. They played in the sun and the bug showed Tim how it could fly. Tim was happy to have a new friend, and the bug was happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make some bread. Mia's mom showed her how to mix the dough. The dough was soft and fun to play with. + +As they were making the bread, Mia saw a small, fierce bug on the table. She looked at her mom and said, "Mommy, there's a bug!" Her mom looked at the bug and just gave a little shrug. "Don't worry, Mia. It won't hurt us," she said. + +Mia and her mom finished making the bread and put it in the oven. While they waited, they talked and laughed. Soon, the bread was ready. Mia and her mom enjoyed the warm, tasty bread they made together. And the little fierce bug found its way out of the kitchen, leaving them to enjoy their meal. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. One night, Max went out to play. It was dark outside, but the sky was clear. Max could see the big, bright moon and the twinkling stars. + +As Max played, he heard a noise. It came from behind a big tree. Max started to tremble. He was scared of the dark and didn't know what the noise was. He took a deep breath and walked slowly to the tree. + +When Max looked behind the tree, he saw a little cat. The cat was also trembling. Max knew the cat was scared too. So, Max said, "Don't be scared, little cat. We can be friends." The cat stopped trembling and smiled. They played together under the clear, dark sky and became best friends. +One day, a chubby cat named Tim was playing with his friend, a little dog named Sam. They were running and jumping in the park. The sun was shining, and they were having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Sam slipped on a wet leaf and fell into a big puddle of mud. "Oh no!" cried Sam. "I'm all dirty!" Tim knew it was an emergency. He wanted to help his friend. + +Tim found a soft cloth and used it to wipe Sam's face and paws. "There you go, Sam," said Tim. "Now you're clean again!" Sam smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim! You're a great friend!" + +The two friends continued playing in the park, being careful to avoid the wet leaves and puddles. They laughed and played until the sun went down, and then they went home, happy and tired. +One day, a big group of ants went on a march. They were all in a long line, walking together. They wanted to find some ice-cream to eat. The ants were very glad because it was a hot day and ice-cream would be very cool and yummy. + +The ants marched and marched until they found a big ice-cream cone on the ground. They were so happy! The ants climbed up the ice-cream and started to eat it. They loved the sweet taste and how it made them feel cool. + +After they ate the ice-cream, the ants were very full and glad. They marched back to their home, feeling happy and ready to take a long nap. The ants knew that they would always remember the day they found the big ice-cream cone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint. She had a favorite folder where she kept all her pretty drawings. Lily was popular at school because she was always kind and liked to share her paints with her friends. + +One day, Lily met a new friend named Max. Max saw Lily painting and said, "I like your painting. Can I paint with you?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Max! I love to paint with friends. You can use my paints." + +Lily and Max painted together all day. They made many beautiful pictures. When they were done, Lily put her paintings in her folder. Max said, "Thank you for letting me paint with you, Lily. I had so much fun!" Lily was happy that she made a new friend and shared her paints with Max. They promised to paint together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat named Kitty. She loved to bake yummy treats for her friends. One day, she decided to bake a big cake for her best friend, Doggy. + +Before she started to bake, she went to the store to get all the things she needed. On her way, she saw a little bird who was sad. Kitty asked, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I don't have any friends." Kitty thought for a moment and said, "Come with me, and we will bake a cake together. Then, you can meet my best friend, Doggy." + +The bird was happy and went with Kitty to bake the cake. They had a lot of fun baking together. When the cake was ready, they took it to Doggy's house. Doggy was so happy to see the cake and meet the new friend. They all shared the cake and had a great time. + +The moral of the story is that when we help others and share our fun, we can make new friends and be happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was always impatient. One day, he wanted to relax under a big tree. + +As Tim sat down, he saw a long cut on the tree. He thought it would be fun to make the cut bigger. So, he kicked the tree again and again. + +But the tree was not happy. It started to shake and fell down right on top of Tim. Tim learned that he should not be impatient and hurt things, but it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a big red car. It liked to drive fast. One day, the car had a task. It had to go to the open field. + +On the way, the car saw a small blue car. The small blue car wanted to race. The big red car wanted to finish the task, but it also wanted to race. So, the big red car raced the small blue car. + +The big red car went very fast. It was winning the race. But then, the big red car saw the open field. It was too late. The big red car hit a big rock. The big red car was sad. It did not finish the task. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous little car. The car loved to go fast and have fun. It would drive up and down the hills, laughing and honking its horn. The car had many friends, like the big bus and the fast bike. + +One day, the car met a big monster. The monster liked to eat a lot. It would eat trees, rocks, and even other cars! The adventurous car was scared, but it wanted to help its friends. + +The car thought of a plan. It found a big pile of yucky mud and put it in front of the monster. The monster saw the mud and thought it was food. It started to eat the mud. The mud made the monster feel sick, so it went away. The adventurous car and its friends were happy and safe again. +One day, a rich man named Tom went for a walk. He saw dark clouds in the sky. He knew rain was coming soon. Tom did not like getting wet, so he started to walk faster. + +As he walked, he met a little girl named Sue. Sue was crying. "Why are you sad?" Tom asked her. "I dropped my toy in a big puddle," Sue said. Tom felt bad for her and wanted to help. + +They walked to the puddle and looked for the toy. The rain started to fall, and then they saw lightning in the sky. Tom found the toy and gave it to Sue. She was happy again. They ran home together, laughing in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a big, impressive tree. The tree had many oranges. A little boy named Tim and his dog, Max, liked to play near the tree. + +One day, Tim saw a squirrel in the tree. The squirrel was holding an orange. Tim said, "Hi squirrel, can I have the orange, please?" The squirrel did not give him the orange. Instead, the squirrel teased Tim by running around the tree with the orange. + +Tim asked Max for help. Max barked at the squirrel. The squirrel got scared and dropped the orange. Tim picked up the orange and said, "Thank you, Max!" They shared the orange and played happily under the impressive tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. It was a hot day and Lily was feeling very thirsty. + +"Mommy, I'm thirsty," said Lily. + +"I have a smart idea," said her mommy. "Let's go get some lemonade." + +Lily nodded and they walked to the lemonade stand. The man at the stand asked if they wanted a large or small cup. + +Lily shrugged her shoulders and said, "I want a small cup, please." + +They got their drinks and sat down on a bench. Lily took a sip of her lemonade and smiled. She felt much better now that she wasn't thirsty anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a long tail that he loved to wag. One day, Max met a little girl named Lily. Lily asked Max, "Do you want to play with me?" Max barked happily and said, "Yes, I want to play!" + +Lily and Max ran and played together for a while. Then, Max saw a bone in the distant grass. Max said to Lily, "I want to bury this bone. Will you help me?" Lily said, "Yes, I will help you!" + +Max and Lily dug a hole in the dirt with their paws. Max put the bone in the hole and covered it with dirt. Max said, "Thank you for helping me bury my bone, Lily. You are a good friend." Lily wagged her finger and said, "You're welcome, Max. Let's play some more!" And they ran off to play together again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a smart cat named Mittens. One night, Lily had a nightmare and woke up crying. Mittens came to her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will protect you from bad dreams." Lily admired Mittens for being so brave. + +The next night, Lily went to bed feeling safe with Mittens by her side. But in the middle of the night, she woke up to a loud noise. Mittens had knocked over a vase and broken it. Lily's mom came in and scolded Mittens. Lily tried to defend Mittens, saying he was just trying to protect her from a nightmare. But her mom didn't listen and took Mittens away. + +Lily was sad and missed Mittens. She wished she could have him back. But Mittens never came back, and Lily never had another pet. She learned that even though she admired Mittens for being smart and brave, sometimes accidents happen and bad things can happen too. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to bounce around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Floppy and his friends wanted to watch a film. They went to the cinema, but the film was too distant to see clearly. Floppy was sad because he couldn't see the film. + +Suddenly, a big bird swooped down and stole the film! Floppy and his friends were very upset. They decided to chase after the bird to get the film back. They bounced and hopped through the forest, but the bird was too fast. + +Just when they thought they would never get the film back, they saw the bird drop it in a nearby pond. Floppy and his friends jumped into the pond and retrieved the film. They were so happy that they bounced and hopped all the way back to the cinema. They watched the film together and it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small town with his mom and dad. One night, Timmy saw a comet in the sky. He was so excited that he ran to tell his mom and dad. They were happy too and they all watched the comet together. + +The next day, Timmy went to school and told all his friends about the comet. But one of his friends, a poor boy named Jack, didn't get to see the comet because his family couldn't afford a telescope. Timmy felt sad for Jack and wanted to help him. + +So, Timmy decided to share his telescope with Jack. Jack was so happy and excited to see the stars and the moon. Timmy learned that it's important to share with others and help those who are less fortunate. And that made him feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to the park. Lily was so excited, she shouted with joy. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily saw a big, closed gate. She asked her mommy, "Can we go in?" Her mommy replied, "Not yet, we have to wait for the park ranger to open the gate." + +Lily grew impatient and kept asking when they could go in. Finally, after what felt like forever, the park ranger arrived and opened the gate. Lily ran inside and played on the swings and slide. She was so happy, she shouted with excitement. + +As the sun began to set, Lily's mommy called her over. "It's time to go home," she said. Lily didn't want to leave, but she knew they had to go. As they walked back to the car, Lily looked up at the sky and said, "Goodbye sunshine, see you tomorrow." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and wear pretty dresses. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. While her mommy was looking at the fruits, Lily saw a bottle of perfume. She really wanted it, so she opened it and smelled it. It smelled so good! + +Suddenly, a man came up to her and said, "Did you steal that perfume?" Lily got scared and said, "No, I didn't steal it. I just opened it to smell it." The man believed her and told her to ask her mommy to buy it for her. Lily was so happy and thanked the man. From that day on, she always asked her mommy before opening anything in the store. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She had a pretty necklace with shiny jewelry. One day, Sarah went to the park to play with her friends. She promised her mom that she would keep her necklace clean and safe. + +While playing, Sarah's necklace fell off and got dirty. She tried to clean it with her shirt, but it didn't work. Sarah started to cry because she was afraid her mom would be upset with her. + +Her friend, Lily, saw Sarah crying and asked what was wrong. Sarah explained what happened and Lily promised to help her clean the necklace. Together, they found a cloth and some water to clean the jewelry. They worked hard and finally, the necklace was clean again. Sarah was so happy and grateful to her friend Lily for helping her keep her promise to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. One day, they set up a tent in the woods. Lily was so excited to sleep in the tent. + +At dinner time, Lily's mom made some tasty hot dogs on the campfire. Lily said, "Yum! These hot dogs are so tasty!" + +After dinner, Lily's family sat around the campfire. Lily's dad said, "Let's pray before we go to bed." They all closed their eyes and prayed together. + +Lily felt happy and safe in the tent with her family. She fell asleep with a smile on her face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her doll. She left her doll on a bench while she went to play on the swings. When she came back, her doll was gone! Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind lady came over and asked Lily what was wrong. Lily told her about her lost doll. The lady guessed that someone might have taken it. She helped Lily look for her doll all around the park. Finally, they found it under a tree. + +Lily was so happy to have her doll back. She thanked the lady and hugged her. The lady told Lily that it's important to be careful with our things and not leave them alone. Lily learned a lesson that day and promised to always keep her doll close to her. The lady was very attractive, and Lily thought she was very nice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods near her house. One day, she wandered too far and found a creek. She wanted to cross it, but her mommy had warned her to never go near the water without an adult. + +Lily thought she could do it by herself, so she tried to cross the creek. But she slipped and fell into the water. She was scared and cried for help, but no one was around to hear her. She tried to swim, but the water was too strong. + +Lily's selfish decision to ignore her mommy's warning had led to a dangerous situation. She couldn't save herself and sadly, she drowned in the creek. Her mommy was devastated and wished she had been there to protect her little girl. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to her room to play with her toys. She saw a knob on her toy box that she had never seen before. It was an unknown knob! + +Lily started to worry about the unknown knob. She thought it might be a monster hiding in her toy box. She decided to ask her mommy about it. Her mommy came to her room and looked at the knob. She told Lily that it was just a new knob that daddy had put on the toy box. + +Lily was happy that she didn't have to worry about the unknown knob anymore. She went back to playing with her toys, feeling much better. From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid of things that she didn't know about. She learned that it was okay to ask for help when she was worried. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she saw a snake slithering on the ground. She was scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mommy, there's a snake outside!" Lily said. + +"Don't worry, honey. Let me lead you to safety," her mom replied. + +They went outside together and her mom showed her how to stay away from the snake. They also saw a beautiful light in the sky. + +"Look, Lily! Do you see that bright light?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, it's so pretty!" Lily said. + +They both looked at the light and felt happy. From that day on, Lily knew that her mom would always lead her to safety. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his blocks. He would build towers and castles with them all day long. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend wanted to play with Timmy's blocks too, but Timmy didn't want to share. He yelled at his friend to go away. + +Timmy's mom heard the loud yelling and came into the room. She asked Timmy why he was yelling and not sharing his blocks. Timmy didn't have a good answer. His mom explained to him that it's important to share and be kind to others. She showed him how to make different shapes with the blocks, and they both played together. + +Timmy learned that it's better to share and play together with friends than to be selfish and yell. From that day on, Timmy shared his toys with his friends and they all had fun playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play chess with his grandpa. His grandpa would always provide him with delicious snacks while they played. + +One day, Timmy's grandpa got very sick and had to go to the hospital. Timmy missed playing chess with his grandpa and the delicious snacks he would provide. + +Timmy decided to play chess by himself and make his own snacks. He made some popcorn, but it wasn't as delicious as his grandpa's snacks. While he was playing chess and eating his popcorn, he accidentally knocked over the chess pieces and they broke. + +Timmy felt very sad and cried because he knew his grandpa would be disappointed. He wished he could go to the hospital and show his grandpa how good he was at chess. Sadly, Timmy's grandpa never came home from the hospital and Timmy never got to play chess with him again. +Once upon a time, there was a clear folder. It was very shiny and new. One day, a boy found the folder and decided to keep it safe. He loved the folder so much that he took it everywhere he went. + +One day, the boy met a girl. They played together and had a lot of fun. The boy liked the girl so much that he wanted to marry her. But he didn't know how to tell her. + +Then the boy remembered the folder he loved so much. He realized that just like the folder, he needed to keep the girl safe and take care of her. So he told the girl that he wanted to marry her and take care of her forever. + +The moral of the story is that when we love someone, we need to take care of them like we take care of our favorite things. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a beautiful sheet that she loved to sleep on. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Wow, Lily! Your sheet is so beautiful!" said Timmy. + +"Thank you! I love it too," replied Lily. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw that there was a race happening on the street. + +"Let's go watch the race!" exclaimed Timmy. + +So, Lily and Timmy ran outside to watch the race. They saw cars going really fast and people cheering. It was so much fun! + +After the race was over, they went back inside to play. "I'm tired," said Lily. "Let's take a nap on my beautiful sheet." + +"Okay," said Timmy. "I love your sheet. It's so comfy." + +And so, they both fell asleep on the beautiful sheet, dreaming of the exciting race they had just watched. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved shiny things and always wanted more. One day, she saw a beautiful gem in a store and wanted it badly. She begged her mom to buy it for her, but her mom said no. + +Lily was sad but didn't give up. She decided to take the gem without her mom knowing. She snuck it into her pocket and left the store. She felt happy and proud of herself for getting what she wanted. + +But as she was walking home, a thin man approached her. He looked scary and asked for her gem. Lily was scared and didn't want to give it to him, but he took it anyway. She cried and wished she had listened to her mom. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes what we want can lead to bad things. She promised to always listen to her mom and not take things that don't belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was so excited because her family was going on vacation to the beach. Lily loved the beach because she could see the big waves and build sandcastles. + +One day, Lily and her family went to a restaurant for lunch. Lily ordered some ice cream, but it tasted bitter. She made a face and said to her mom, "This ice cream is yucky! Can I have something else?" Her mom said, "Of course, sweetie. How about some fruit instead?" + +After lunch, Lily went back to playing in the sand. She saw a little boy building a sandcastle and said, "Wow, your castle is so cool! Can I help you?" The boy said, "Sure! Let's build the biggest sandcastle ever!" So, Lily and the boy worked together and built a huge sandcastle. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired but happy. She said to her dad, "Today was the best day ever! I saw big waves, built a sandcastle, and even made a new friend." Her dad smiled and said, "I'm glad you had fun on our vacation, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo was swimming in the ocean when he saw a jellyfish. The jellyfish had long tentacles and was floating in the water. Nemo was worried that the jellyfish might snap at him with its tentacles. + +Nemo tried to swim away, but the jellyfish followed him. Nemo was very scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Nemo had an idea. He swam as fast as he could and went through a small hole in a rock. The jellyfish couldn't fit through the hole, so it went away. + +Nemo was relieved and happy that he was safe. He learned that sometimes when we are worried, we can find a way to escape danger. And he never forgot about the jellyfish that could snap at him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look for insects. One day, she found a fancy butterfly with bright colors on its wings. She was so happy to see it! + +Lily decided to catch the butterfly and put it in a jar so she could keep it with her. She carefully caught the butterfly and put it in the jar. She loved watching it fly around and land on the flowers she picked for it. + +Later that day, Lily's grandma came to visit. Lily showed her the fancy butterfly she caught. Her grandma was so proud of her! She told Lily that she would receive a special surprise for being so kind to the butterfly. Lily was excited to see what it would be. + +The next day, a package arrived for Lily in the mail. Inside was a beautiful butterfly net and a book about all the different kinds of insects. Lily was so happy to receive her surprise and couldn't wait to go outside and catch more fancy insects to add to her collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a green dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play. There, she met a boy named Max. Max was wearing a green shirt that matched Lily's dress. + +"Your shirt matches my dress!" said Lily. + +Max smiled and said, "Yes, it does! I like your dress. It's very pretty." + +Lily smiled back and said, "Thank you! I like your shirt too. It's my favorite color." + +They played together for a while and had lots of fun. As they were leaving, Max said, "Bye, Lily! See you soon!" + +Lily waved and said, "Bye, Max! Have a good day!" + +And with that, they went their separate ways, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she found a pretty bracelet that she wanted to wear. But when she tried to put it on, it snapped and broke into pieces. Lily was sad and started to cry. + +Her mom heard her crying and came to hug her. "Don't cry, Lily. We can fix it together," her mom said. But Lily was still sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +Later that day, Lily's brother came into her room and saw the broken bracelet. "Who broke it?" he asked. Lily didn't want to get in trouble, so she said her brother did it. Her brother got upset and said, "That's not true! You're being naughty." They started to argue and Lily's mom had to come in to calm them down. + +In the end, Lily apologized for lying and her brother forgave her. They all hugged and made up. Lily learned that it's better to tell the truth and not be naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sausages, especially the green ones. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a little boy who looked sad. Lily's mom told her that sometimes people feel sad and need someone to talk to. + +Lily thought about it and decided to offer the little boy a green sausage. The little boy smiled and said thank you. Lily felt happy that she could make someone feel better. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to be kind and offer help to others when they need it. She also realized that even a small act of kindness, like offering a green sausage, can make a big difference in someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited to go to her friend's birthday party. She got dressed in her pretty dress and her mommy made her a yummy sandwich to take with her. + +When she arrived at the party, her friend's mommy told them that they were going to play a mystery game. Lily was so ready to play! They had to find clues around the yard to solve the mystery. + +After they found all the clues, they were supposed to clap and the mystery would be solved. But when they clapped, nothing happened. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw that a big tree had fallen down and blocked the road. They were all stuck at the party and couldn't go home. + +Lily started to cry and her friend's mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry sweetie, we'll find a way to get home soon." But they were stuck at the party all night and had to sleep over. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy monkey. The monkey loved to swing from tree to tree. One day, the monkey saw a big loop in the jungle. The loop was so big that the monkey could swing through it. The monkey was very excited and swung through the loop with joy. + +Suddenly, the monkey heard a loud noise. It was an alert sound that warned the monkey of danger. The monkey quickly swung away from the loop and climbed up a tall tree. From up there, the monkey saw a big, scary tiger. The tiger was looking for food and the monkey was glad that it was alert and able to escape. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to make sandwiches with her mommy. They would use bread and yummy things like peanut butter and jelly. One day, Lily's nosy dog named Max came into the kitchen. Max wanted to know what they were making. + +Lily's mommy said, "We're making sandwiches, Max. But you can't have any because dogs can't eat peanut butter and jelly." Max looked sad, but he went to lay down on his bed. + +Lily and her mommy finished making their sandwiches and sat down to eat them. Max watched them eat and wished he could have a sandwich too. But he knew he couldn't. So he just wagged his tail and waited for them to finish. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and make them zoom around the room. One day, she was playing with her favorite car when she accidentally cut her finger on the sharp edge. + +"Ouch!" cried Lily, holding her finger. + +Her mom came running over, "What happened, sweetie?" + +"I cut my finger," replied Lily. + +Her mom quickly cleaned and bandaged the cut. "Be careful, okay?" she said. + +Lily nodded and went back to playing with her cars, making them zoom around the room once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her scissors, but her mommy always told her to be careful because they were hard and could hurt her. One day, Lily decided to take a bath and brought her scissors with her to play. She was having so much fun cutting the bubbles when suddenly, she accidentally dropped the scissors in the water. + +Lily tried to pick them up, but they were too hard to grab. She kept trying and trying until she finally got them, but then she accidentally cut herself with the scissors. It hurt really bad and she started to cry. Her mommy rushed in and saw what happened. She tried to help, but it was too late. Lily had cut herself too deep and needed to go to the hospital. + +From that day on, Lily learned to always be careful with her scissors and to never bring them into the bath again. She learned that sometimes things that seem like fun can be dangerous and it's important to listen to grown-ups when they tell you to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy boy named Timmy. Timmy always stumbled and fell down when he tried to run. One day, he went to the park with his mom and dad. He was playing with his toy car when suddenly the battery died. "Mommy, my car stopped moving. What happened?" Timmy asked. "The battery ran out of power. We need to replace it," his mom replied. + +Timmy's dad went to the store to buy a new battery. While he was gone, Timmy saw some kids playing soccer. He wanted to join them but he was afraid he would stumble and fall. "I want to play soccer too, but I'm too clumsy," Timmy said to his mom. "Don't worry, Timmy. You can do it. Just try your best," his mom encouraged him. + +Timmy joined the soccer game and he stumbled a few times, but he kept trying. He even scored a goal! "I did it! I scored a goal!" Timmy exclaimed. "Yes, you did it! You're not clumsy, you're just learning," his mom said with a smile. Timmy felt proud of himself and he learned that even if he stumbled, he could still get back up and try again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the beach. One day, she saw a crab walking on the sand. The crab had big claws and was very funny-looking. + +Lily wanted to catch the crab, so she rushed towards it. But the crab was too fast and ran away. Lily's mom saw her running and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I want to catch the crab," Lily said. "It's so messy and silly!" + +Lily's mom laughed and said, "Let's build a sandcastle instead. We can pretend that the crab is our friend and he can live in the castle with us." + +Lily loved the idea and together they built a big sandcastle. They even made a little moat around it for the crab to swim in. Lily was happy that she didn't catch the crab because now they had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, they saw a big whale. Nemo wanted to dive and see the whale up close. + +But his friends were scared and said it was too dangerous. Nemo was sad, but he knew he had to be gentle with his friends and not make them worry. + +As they continued to swim, they saw a lot of waste in the ocean. Nemo was sad again because he knew it was bad for the ocean and the animals that lived in it. So, Nemo and his friends decided to pick up the waste and throw it away. + +They worked together and made the ocean a cleaner and safer place. Nemo was happy that he could help his ocean friends and make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the theater with his family. One day, Timmy and his family went to a special theater that had rare animals on stage. Timmy saw a big elephant and a funny monkey. He wanted to poke the monkey, but his mom said no. + +After the show, Timmy and his family went to get ice cream. Timmy got his favorite flavor, chocolate. He was so happy that he poked his spoon into the ice cream and took a big bite. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball and run around in the park. One day, Spot saw a big, ugly bird in the tree. The bird had a big score on its wing, and it looked sad. Spot felt bad for the bird, so he went over and wagged his tail. The bird looked at Spot and nodded its head. Spot barked and the bird flew away. Spot felt happy that he helped the bird. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big yellow ball that she loved to play with. One day, she met a little boy named Max who had a red truck. Max wanted to play with Lily's ball, but she didn't want to share it. She was jealous of Max's truck. + +Max said, "Can I play with your ball, please?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, it's mine." + +Max was sad and walked away. But then he turned around and waved at Lily. Lily felt bad for not sharing and decided to give Max a turn with the ball. Max was happy and they played together for a long time. + +After they finished playing, Max said, "Thank you for sharing your ball with me." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome." + +Max waved goodbye and went home. Lily went home too, with a big smile on her face and a happy feeling in her mouth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a thief. The thief was trying to steal their toys! + +Lily and her friends quickly ran to their parents to tell them what happened. The parents called the police, and they came to catch the thief. The police officer told Lily and her friends that they did a good job staying safe and telling their parents. + +After the thief was caught, Lily and her friends felt happy and relieved. They knew that they could always push the thief away if they ever saw him again. From that day on, Lily and her friends played in the park with a sense of safety and security. +Once upon a time, a little fox named Red was nervous because he lost his mommy. He walked around the forest and saw a kind lady. "Hello, can you help me find my mommy?" Red asked. "Sure, I'll help you," the lady replied. + +They walked and walked until they found Red's mommy. "Thank you for helping me. Will you marry me?" Red asked the lady. "I'm sorry, I can't marry a fox. I'm a human," the lady replied. + +Red was sad and ran away. He didn't look where he was going and fell into a deep hole. He couldn't get out and nobody could hear him. Red was stuck in the hole forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch his grandpa fix things with his screwdriver. Grandpa always looked busy when he was fixing things. + +One day, Timmy found a screw on the ground and picked it up. He showed it to his grandpa and asked him what it was. Grandpa smiled and said, "That's a screw, Timmy. It's used to hold things together." + +Timmy admired how smart his grandpa was and wanted to be just like him. So, he asked grandpa to teach him how to fix things too. Grandpa was happy to teach him and together they fixed a broken toy. + +From that day on, Timmy and grandpa fixed things together all the time. Timmy was always busy learning new things and admiring his grandpa's skills. One day, Timmy even fixed something all by himself and grandpa was so proud of him. Timmy knew that he wanted to be just like his grandpa when he grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved sausages, especially the ones his owner would give him for breakfast. One day, Max saw a sausage on the table and he couldn't resist. He jumped up and grabbed it with his mouth, but his owner caught him and scolded him. Max regretted taking the sausage, but his owner forgave him and gave him a pat on the head. From then on, Max waited patiently for his owner to give him sausages and never tried to take them again. Max's fur was gray and fluffy, and his owner loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very eager to explore the forest near his house. One day, he decided to wander through the trees and see what he could find. + +As he walked, Timmy saw a spark in the distance. Curious, he ran towards it and found a beautiful, shiny rock. He picked it up and held it in his hand, feeling very happy. + +But then, Timmy realized he was lost. He didn't know how to get back home! He looked around, feeling scared. Just then, he heard his mom's voice calling his name. She had come looking for him and found him just in time. From then on, Timmy always made sure to stay close to his mom when he wandered in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she accidentally bumped her toe on a rock and it hurt a lot. Her friend, Timmy, asked her what happened and she showed him her toe. Timmy said, "Oh no! You need a band-aid for your toe. Let's go get one!" + +Lily and Timmy went to find a band-aid and while they were looking, they saw a woman painting a beautiful picture. Lily said, "Wow, she's so graceful with her paintbrush." The woman heard her and smiled, "Thank you, little one. Would you like to try painting too?" + +Lily was so excited and said yes. She forgot all about her hurt toe and painted a pretty picture with the woman's help. When they were done, Lily said, "Thank you for helping me forget about my toe. Painting is so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he found a shiny penny on the ground and put it in his pocket. He felt very happy and proud of himself. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to go down it right away. But there was a line of kids waiting to go down too. Timmy started to feel impatient and wanted to go first. + +Finally, it was Timmy's turn to go down the slide. But as he climbed up the ladder, he felt something fall out of his pocket. It was the shiny penny! Timmy was sad and scared he would lose it forever. But then, a kind little girl picked it up and gave it back to him. Timmy thanked her and felt very grateful. From then on, he made sure to be patient and careful with his treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly. One day, she saw a pigeon sitting on the ground. + +"Hello, pigeon!" Lily said. + +The pigeon looked at her and said, "Hello, little girl. Why do you look uncomfortable?" + +Lily didn't understand what the pigeon meant. "What does uncomfortable mean?" she asked. + +"It means you don't feel good," the pigeon explained. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Oh, I understand now. I'm uncomfortable because I'm sitting on a rock." + +The pigeon laughed and said, "Well, why don't you move somewhere else?" + +Lily smiled and got up from the rock. She felt much better and thanked the pigeon for helping her understand. From that day on, Lily always made sure to find a comfortable spot to sit and watch the birds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a beautiful toy box. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, when she went to play with her toys, she saw that her toy box was open. She looked inside and saw that her favorite toy was missing. She started to cry and called out to her mommy. + +Her mommy came running and asked her what happened. Lily told her that a thief had come and taken her favorite toy. Her mommy asked her what the thief looked like, and Lily said that he was a man with an attractive face. Her mommy told her not to worry and promised to get her toy back. + +The next day, her mommy went to the toy store and saw the thief trying to sell Lily's toy. Her mommy called the police and the thief was caught. Lily was very happy to get her toy back and thanked her mommy. From that day on, she made sure to always keep her toy box closed. +Once upon a time, there was a jeep named Jack. Jack was very sad because he had no friends to play with. One day, Jack saw a group of animals performing in the forest. They were dancing and singing and having fun. Jack wanted to join them, but he was too shy. + +The animals saw Jack and invited him to perform with them. Jack was nervous at first, but he decided to give it a try. He danced and sang with the animals and had so much fun! After the performance, the animals told Jack that he was a great dancer and singer. + +From that day on, Jack was no longer sad. He had new friends to play with and he loved performing with them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny bracelet on the ground. She picked it up and put it on her wrist. She was so happy to own such a pretty bracelet. + +As she was walking back home, she saw her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, who was deaf. Lily wanted to show her the bracelet but didn't know how to talk to her. Mrs. Johnson saw the bracelet and smiled. She pointed to her own bracelet and Lily understood that they both owned pretty bracelets. + +From that day on, Lily would often visit Mrs. Johnson and show her new things she owned. Mrs. Johnson would always smile and point to her own things, showing that they both had something special to own. Lily learned that even though Mrs. Johnson couldn't hear, she could still communicate in her own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was feeling sick and her mommy gave her some medicine to make her feel better. But Lily refused to take the medicine because it tasted yucky. + +Her mommy tried to convince her, saying that the medicine would make her feel better fast, but Lily still refused. She didn't want to take the yucky medicine. + +So instead, her mommy made her some soup and gave her a warm blanket to snuggle in. Lily felt better soon and was happy she didn't have to take the yucky medicine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing, she became careless and didn't tie her shoelaces properly. Suddenly, she started running and one of her shoes fell off! + +Lily didn't notice and kept playing. When it was time to go home, she realized she had lost her shoe. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt sad because she loved those shoes. + +Her mom told her not to worry and that they would buy new shoes. Lily learned to be more careful and always tie her shoelaces before playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to write in her diary every day. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and started to scatter all of her toys around. Lily got frightened and started to cry. + +Their mom came in and saw what happened. She explained to Lily's little brother that he shouldn't scatter his sister's things around. She told him that it's important to always ask before touching someone else's things. + +From that day on, Lily's little brother always asked before touching Lily's things. Lily was happy that her things were safe and she could continue to write in her diary without any interruptions. The moral of the story is to always ask before touching someone else's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she wanted to play with her big truck, but it was too heavy for her to move. So, her daddy helped her load it onto the back of her wagon. + +Lily loved to talk and learn new words. She was very curious about language and always asked her mommy to teach her new words. Her mommy was happy to teach her and they practiced every day. + +One day, Lily's little brother was being stubborn and didn't want to share his toys. Lily tried to convince him to share, but he wouldn't listen. So, she decided to use her language skills and told him a story about how sharing makes everyone happy. Her little brother listened and finally agreed to share his toys with her. +One day, Annie went to the west with her mom. The sky was calm and the air was fresh. Annie's mom walked around and Annie got to play in the sand. Suddenly, Annie's mom said, "Let's wash our feet in the lake!" They went over to the lake and Annie put her feet into the cool water. Annie's mom washed Annie's feet with a sponge. Then, Annie washed her mom's feet too. They both laughed and splashed around. Afterwards, they dried their feet with a towel and went home. +Tommy was a curious 3-year old boy who loved to explore and try new things. One day he came across a video. His eyes lit up with excitement and he pointed to the screen. + +"What is it?" he asked. + +"It's a video," replied his mom. + +Tommy stared at the video and decided that he wanted to try it out. He looked up at his mom and asked, + +"Can I try it?" + +"Sure," said his mom. + +Tommy took the remote from his mom and carefully pressed a button to start the video. He watched intently as it slowly played. His mom could tell he was enjoying it and asked, + +"Do you like it Tommy?" + +Tommy smiled and replied, "Yes, I'm Learning!" +Once there was a hungry chicken. He wanted something to eat. So, he went to a farm where there was plenty of food. But when he arrived he didn't get any food because the farm owners did not like chickens. + +The hungry chicken begged and begged for food, but the owners disagreed. They said he must leave. So the chicken had to go away from the farm, still hungry. + +He went and found some other chickens who shared what food they had, but it was not enough for the hungry chicken. He was so hungry and he had nowhere else to go. + +So, he sadly left the other chickens, still hungry, with no food and nowhere to go. And that was the bad ending. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. They were having lots of fun in the park when they saw an ancient bike on the floor. Jack said, "Can you guess why the bike is here?" Jill thought for a minute and then said, "Maybe somebody forgot it here." Jack said, "Let’s check it out." + +Jack and Jill came closer to the bike and saw it had one pedal missing. Jack said, "I guess somebody was careless and left the bike like this." Jill shook her head and said, "It's not right to be careless. We should take care of things we have or they won't last!" + +Jack and Jill took the ancient bike home, cleaned it up and put a new pedal on it. They put it into the bike stand at the park and went home with a smile on their faces. + +The moral of the story is that taking care of the things we have is important, they won't last if we aren't careful! +One day, a little girl named Hatty was walking round the park. She liked to pick up every round stone she saw. On this day, she had a basket filled with stones. + +Suddenly, an angry man appeared and shouted at her. "What are you doing with all these stones?!" he shouted. + +Hatty felt scared and tried to explain. She said, "I'm filling my basket with the round stones. I like them." + +The angry man took a deep breath. "Well," he said, "as long as you don't take all the stones, it's OK." + +Hatty smiled. She put the stones back and filled her basket with even more round stones. The angry man said goodbye and walked away. + +Hatty smiled and felt happy. She was glad she was able to find all these round stones to fill her basket. +Once upon a time there lived a girl named Sophie who had a cube that she loved. One day, her friends came to play and she showed them the cube. But they were very rude and they didn't like it. Sophie told them it was special to her and asked them to be nice. But they refused. + +So Sophie decided to show them a lesson. She took out her cube and kissed it. She explained that when she kissed her cube, its magic gave her strength and courage. + +The friends were so amazed and apologized for being so rude. From then on, they all became good friends. + +Sophie taught her friends that it was important to be kind and show respect for others. She reminded them that a simple act of kindness, like a kiss, could make all the difference. +There was once a small girl, named Lucy. Lucy was very brave and courageous. Every day Lucy faced difficulties, but she never gave up. + +Then one day, Lucy found herself in a really tough situation, and she couldn't find a way out. She felt scared, and her heart raced. She didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Lucy remembered something her father had once said to her: "Sometimes, when you can't solve a difficult problem, the bravest thing to do is to surrender and accept it." That's what Lucy decided to do. She stopped fighting, and smiled. + +The smile worked! All of a sudden, the difficult problem was solved. Lucy was relieved, and felt so happy and thankful. From then on, Lucy knew that when all else fails, surrender, and then smile. +Jimmy was playing a game outside in his backyard one day. He was having a great time when suddenly, he noticed it was getting colder and colder. Jimmy shivered and saw that the ground was covered in an icy layer of frost. He spoke to his mom: "Mom, it's so cold." + +"Yes, it is chilly out here," said Mom. "Let's go inside and play a game inside." + +So, Jimmy and his mom headed inside. But when they got there, she pulled out a game from the cupboard that Jimmy had never seen before. She said to him, "Jimmy, this game is perfect for us to play together in this icy weather." + +Jimmy was so excited and couldn't wait to play. They played the game all afternoon and Jimmy had such a great time. Although he didn't realize it yet, the icy weather had set the perfect scene for the new game. + +From that day on, icy weather became a sign of joy and fun for Jimmy, always reminding him of the fun new game he shared with his mom. +Once upon a time there was a poor little boy named Patrick. Patrick had a deep wish to have his own phone, but it was too expensive for him to buy. So he begged his mom for a phone, but she said no. + +Patrick became so sad, but he did not give up. One day he got the idea to act like his mom asked him to. He tidied his room, brushed his teeth and was always kind. + +Finally, his mom was so pleased with Patrick that she bought him a shiny new phone! Patrick was so happy that he could hardly believe it. + +He hugged his mom and thanked her for the deep joy he felt. He knew his new phone would bring him a lot of fun and happiness! +Once upon a time, there was a fine ash tree. The tree was tall and strong and very beautiful. + +One day, a small bird suggested to the tree that they should have a picnic. The tree thought the idea was a great one and agreed. + +The bird and the tree looked everywhere for the perfect spot, but in the end the bird suggested a small meadow. The tree agreed, and the two set off. + +Sadly, when they arrived at the meadow, the bird noticed some smoke coming from a nearby village. He suggested that they should leave quickly. + +But it was too late - the fire was spreading quickly. Unfortunately the fire caught the ash tree and the poor tree was burned to the ground. + +The bird was very sad when he realized what had happened. The ash tree had been so fine - it was a shame to see it destroyed. +Once upon a time, there was a really small rabbit. He was lost and didn't know what to do. He was so scared and alone. He hopped around looking for help. + +All of a sudden, he saw a big and friendly face. The face belonged to a kind farmer. The farmer smiled at the rabbit and said hello. The rabbit was so happy, he hopped around and around in joy. + +The farmer took the rabbit home and gave her food and water. The rabbit was so grateful. The farmer could tell that the rabbit was really happy for the help. + +The very next day, when the farmer came back to take care of the rabbit, the rabbit recognized the farmer. He knew it was the same friendly face that had helped him before. The rabbit was so happy and he was very grateful. + +The farmer adopted the rabbit and they were happy ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. He was excited to go on an adventure to the huge subway. So he packed his backpack with some snacks, grabbed his friend and headed off. + +When they arrived at the subway, Tommy's friend was very surprised. "Wow! This subway is huge!" His friend said. + +Tommy had an idea. He took out a pair of scissors from his backpack and said, "Let's make a door so we can explore the subway!" His friend was very excited, so they got to work. + +They carefully cut a door in the wall. Then Tommy slowly opened the door and they both stepped inside. They looked around and were amazed. Inside were so many things they had never seen before. + +Tommy and his friend were so excited, they decided to explore the subway together. Soon they were running up and down the stairs, having the best adventure of their lives. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to go for a walk. He asked his mom if he could go and she said yes. The little boy was so excited that he put on his shoes and ran outside. + +Suddenly he heard his mom shouting. "Stop!", she yelled. The little boy stopped and waited for his mom to come. She said, "I want you to stay safe. Walk carefully and don't wander too far away, okay?" + +The little boy nodded and started his walk. Everywhere he went he found something new and funny. He stopped to look at a butterfly, an old log, and a funny looking bug. He laughed and smiled all the way. + +Finally, the little boy returned home. His mom was so happy that he was safe. She said, "That was a nice walk and you were so careful! Let's do it again soon, okay?" + +The little boy smiled and said, "Yes! Let's go for another funny walk!" +Once upon a time there was a nice girl named Abbie. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. + +One day Abbie had to go to the doctor. The doctor showed her an x-ray, which showed her leg was hurt. Abbie was scared, but the doctor was so compassionate that she felt better. + +She stayed at the hospital for a few days and the doctors fixed her leg. She was getting better, but then she realized she was alone. Abbie was worried, but then the doctors showed her so much kindness that she felt safe again. + +At last, Abbie was able to go home. She was happy to be back with her family and she was thankful for all the compassionate doctors who helped her get better. It was a happy ending for Abbie. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was very happy and liked to explore. One day, she went to a magical forest and she saw something shining. It was a crystal! She picked it up and explored it. It was so pretty and fine. + +She wanted to take it home and keep it safe, so she decided to wrap it in her special cloth. She was so excited to show it to her family. + +She went home and showed them the crystal. Everyone was so happy and loved it. They gave her a big hug and thanked her for finding such a wonderful thing. + +Suddenly, Lucy started to cry because she was so happy. She was so glad she found the crystal and now it was safe with her family. From that day onwards, they kept it safe and admired its fineness. +Andy wanted to play. He looked all around for something fun and he saw a furry game on the floor. "Can I play?" he asked his Mom. She smiled and said, "Yes, but first you need to clean up your room." Andy sighed and began to pick up his toys. Once he was finished he rushed over and began to play the game. It wasn't as much fun as he had hoped. + +Just then a light suddenly came on and a voice said, "Andy, I've been waiting for you." Andy turned around and saw a big furry monster standing in his room! Andy was scared at first, but the monster said, "Don't worry, I'm here to play the game with you!" Andy smiled and the two of them began to play. It was much more fun with the furry monster. With the monster's help Andy was able to beat the game. + +Andy couldn't believe it. He had finally beat the game he had been trying to beat for so long. Andy beamed with joy and looked up at the furry monster. The monster smiled and said, "Well done! Now why don't you try it again? I know you can beat it twice in a row." Andy sighed in anticipation and quickly began to play the game with his new friend. This time he was better prepared and he beat the game again. Andy was so proud of himself and having the furry monster to help made it even better +Once upon a time there was a little family. They lived in a beautiful house and they were very happy. +Each morning, the father would ring a bell to let the family know it was time to get up. The mother would come down the stairs, followed by the two little children. Then, the whole family would have a tasty breakfast together. +After breakfast, the father would give each of the children a hug and a kiss before he left for work. The mother would help the children get ready for school and make sure they had everything they needed. + +Once they were all dressed, the mother would ring the bell and the family would hurry out the door. Each day was filled with fun and laughter as the little family spent time together. +At the end of the day, the mother would ring the bell again, signalling for the family to come back home for supper. +They would all sit down and enjoy a delicious meal together. +It was the happiest family in the whole world! +Once upon a time there was a small cup. Inside the cup was a teaspoon, and it was very happy. + +Everyday, the teaspoon would go on an adventure. It would explore the cup and look at all the colors. + +Sometimes the teaspoon was very tired from all the exploring. It would stop and relax, taking a break from all the fun. + +The teaspoon always thought about the next adventure it would take, and soon it was ready to explore again. + +But no matter what the teaspoon was doing, it always remembered to take some time to relax. +Once there was a girl named Lucinda. She loved collecting things and had lots of treasures in her room. One day, Lucinda was at the park when she saw an old man holding a box with a prize inside it. + +Lucinda went over to the man and asked, "Can I have the prize, please?" + +The old man smiled and said, "Sure, but you have to do something first." + +Lucinda was excited and asked, "What do I have to do?" + +The old man said, "I need you to find five disgusting objects around the park. Can you do that?" + +Lucinda nodded her head eagerly. She searched all around the park and collected five gross things: a smelly sock, a slimy stone, a sticky candy wrapper, a furry bug, and an old banana peel. + +The old man was amazed and said, "Good job! Here is your prize!" + +Lucinda smiled. She opened the box and saw a beautiful necklace. She quickly looped it around her neck and the old man wished her luck with the treasure. Lucinda thanked him and went home to add her prize to her collection. +One day, Alex saw a pretty pink factory in a far away land. He was so excited, he wanted to act on his dream of visiting the factory and see what it was like. His mom knew this was a good opportunity for him to learn, so she told him to go, but to be careful. + +Alex was so happy. He said goodbye to his mom, and quickly walked towards the factory. When he got there, he saw huge pink walls and machines. He had never seen anything like it before. + +When Alex was about to enter the factory, he heard a voice coming from inside, yelling for help. He quickly recognized the voice, it was his mom's voice. He ran in and found his mom in the middle of trouble. + +Alex acted quickly and saved his mom from danger. His mom was so proud of him for using his courage and acting fast. She hugged him and told him to always remember the lesson he learnt that day and to be brave when the opportunity arises. + +The pink factory was very important in Alex's life in more ways than he could have ever imagined. He was proud of his brave action that day, and he learnt a valuable lesson: it's always important to act bravely and help those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little fox called Rusty. +He was so fast and he loved to run and play. One day, he was feeling very adventurous, so he decided to run as fast as he could. +Rusty ran through the forest, zooming around the trees. The wind was blowing in his fur and he felt so happy. +But then, the sun was getting too hot and Rusty started feeling very hot. He looked around and he spotted a big shade tree. He ran over and collapsed underneath it, taking a break from his speedy adventure. + +Rusty lay underneath the big shade tree, feeling its coolness on his fur. He was feeling so relaxed and comfy. Suddenly, a spicy aroma filled the air and Rusty sat up, sniffing the air. He looked around and he saw a small bush filled with bright red chillies. He cautiously reached out and grabbed one, tasting its spicy flavour. From then on, anytime Rusty passed by the shade tree, he would look for the spicy chillies, and would always have the tasty snack. +Once upon a time there was a fierce girl. She liked to ride and so one day she decided it would be fun to ride a pole. + +She put her two hands firmly round the pole, and with a big smile she was off! Up and down she went, faster and faster. + +She rode so well and so fast that her little legs began to tire. But she wasn't ready to stop yet so she made her hands grip the pole even tighter and kept going. + +Soon it was time to stop and the little girl had had lots of fun. She clambered off the pole and said goodbye. + +The little girl was so happy and smiled all the way home, thinking of her exciting ride on the pole. +Tommy was so excited for spring! He loved playing in the grass and smelling the fresh flowers blooming. The warm sun on his skin made him happy and flexible - he enjoyed stretching and playing. + +One day at school, Tommy learned he had an exam in the spring. He felt a little nervous, but he was confident that he would do well. His teacher helped him by making the exam flexible - she gave him time to finish and helped him to understand how to do the questions. + +When the day came to take the exam, Tommy was ready. He felt excited and ready to try his best. He finished all the questions and was very proud of himself. And when the exam was over, he knew spring was still waiting for him to play. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was a small dog, and the other was a boy. The boy loved his dog very much. They would always play together in the park. + +One day they were playing, when the boy shouted to his dog. He said, "Let's go find another park." The dog wagged his tail, and they both started walking. + +They were strolling along, when they came to a big, tall fence. The boy wanted to see what was on the other side, so he shouted for the dog to jump over the fence. The dog jumped, and the boy followed. + +On the other side, the boy noticed something important. He saw a sign that said "Danger! Do Not Jump This Fence!". He had not seen it when he asked the dog to jump. + +The boy was worried. He told the dog, "We should always listen to important signs. We don't want to get hurt by jumping over fences that have danger signs." + +The boy and the dog both nodded and agreed. Then, they went to find another park to play in. +John was walking down the street when he saw a big billboard. He thought it looked modern and wondered what it said. So he walked closer to read it. He couldn't believe what it said! It was a message that said that John should not do what he wanted to do. John was sad, he thought that was mean. + +He decided to keep going, but as he did, he felt something move under his feet. He looked down and saw that he was standing on a switch. Suddenly he heard the sound of machinery coming from the billboard. It was changing the message. John was scared and he started running to get away. But it was too late, the new message said something even meaner than before. + +John was very sad and he never wanted to see that billboard again. He just kept thinking about it. The modern billboard had ruined his day. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and he loved chocolate. + +One day Jack wanted to find something to do. So he decided to stand in the park. He was quite popular, so lots of people stopped to talk to him. + +Then Jack saw something that made his eyes light up. It was a big, delicious chocolate bar! He knew he had to have it. + +So Jack reached up and grabbed it. But he was so excited he forgot to stand still. The chocolate bar went flying through the air and landed in the lake! + +Jack was sad, but then he had a great idea. He asked everyone around him if they wanted to eat some chocolate. Everyone said yes, so Jack put some chocolate bars in the lake. + +Then the people all around the lake started to laugh and smile. They had lots of fun! Everyone was happy because Jack's idea to share his popular chocolate made everybody's day. +Alice was three. She was playing at the park. Alice liked to swing. She ran to the swings and sat in one. She pushed off with her legs and started to swing. Higher and higher she went, until she was almost touching the sky. + +Suddenly a butterfly flew past. The butterfly was green and so pretty. Alice wanted to follow it. She jumped off the swing and started to run. The butterfly flew away and Alice kept running. She followed it past the park and down the street. + +Eventually the butterfly flew to a big building. It was a university. Alice had never been to a university before. She was scared and excited. She ran up to the door and peeked inside. It was full of books and there were lots of people. Alice watched them for a few moments before the butterfly flew away again. + +Alice smiled as she watched it disappear. She turned and ran back to the park. She was happy and excited to tell her mom all about the university and the green butterfly she had seen! +Once upon a time there was a smart girl. Every day she would learn something new. One day she tried to teach her doll a trick. But she forgot how to do it. + +The girl was very sad and wished she could remember the trick. She asked her mom and dad to help her remember but they didn't know either. So the girl asked her best friend. + +Her friend was very smart and she knew the trick. She showed the girl how to do it. The girl did it and had so much fun. She never forgot the trick again. + +The girl was so happy and thought her friend was so smart for teaching her the trick. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Harry and Sarah. They were so happy playing together every day. One day, Sarah had a great idea. She wanted to find a rhinoceros! So, the two friends went on an adventure to find one. + +They soon found a rhinoceros and demanded it to come with them. The rhinoceros was very quiet, so it stayed still and listened. Together they had many fun adventures. They played all day, skipping and running around. + +At night, they said goodnight and crept into their tents. Then, they wished they could find more rhinoceroses! But sadly, they had to go home. + +But one day, they decided to go on another adventure. Again, they demanded the rhinoceros to come with them and had many more fun adventures. + +The end! +The sky was blue and the sun was bright. The birds were singing and the bees were buzzing. One day, there was an unusual breeze in the air. Little did they know that a hurricane was coming. It started to get stronger and stronger. + +The wind rushed and howled. The trees started to sway and the leaves blew. The sky turned an eerie shade of grey. People began to prepare for the storm. + +When the storm arrived, it was big and powerful. The people rushed to try and hide. But nothing could stop the hurricane. It was too large for them! + +After the storm had passed, the sky went back to blue and the sun shone brightly once again. The people were relieved that the hurricane was gone, but never forgot the power of the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was very mad. He wanted a special place all to himself. So, he looked around for the perfect spot. He found a cozy spot under a tree. He made a fort out of rocks, leaves and grass. + +The boy was very happy. He spent many days playing in his special place. One sunny day, he heard a loud laugh. He looked up and saw a girl laughing. She asked the boy why he was so angry. The boy told her about his special place. + +The girl thought it was the most amazing place. She laughed and asked the boy to play with her. The boy smiled and they had a lot of fun. They laughed until the sun went down. + +The boy and the girl were now best friends. Whenever he was angry, they went to the special place and laughed together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophia. Sophia liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Sophia decided to take a walk in the park. She thought it would be cool and exciting. + +But before she went, her mom warned her to be careful. She said she must not go too far or do anything naughty. + +But Sophia was too excited to stop and listen to the lecture. She ran off without listening carefully. + +At the park, she wanted to touch the cool lake water. But as she touched it, a bear came out of nowhere! + +Sophia quickly ran away and back to her mom. Her mom hugged her and warned her to always listen if someone gives her a lecture. + +Sophia said she would always remember and then she went back to the park - but with her mom this time. + +And they had lots of fun exploring the cool park together! +Once upon a time, there were three big animals, a fat bear, a big rabbit, and a tall fox. They all lived in the woods, near a big field of snow. + +The bear was the biggest and fattest one of them all. He loved to roll and dive into the snow. Every day, he ate a lot of food and became bigger and fatter. + +The rabbit and fox were a bit jealous of the bear's big size. They noticed that the bear would examine the snow before rolling in it. So, the rabbit and fox thought that maybe if they examined the snow too, it would make them fat like the bear. + +The fox and rabbit worked hard and examined the snow very hard. But, they did not get any bigger. They soon realized that you cannot become fat by examining the snow - you get fat by eating too much. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to keep a healthy diet to stay healthy and fit - even if your friends all look bigger than you! +Hank owned a garden. It was a brilliant garden, full of colourful flowers, trees and vegetable plants. Every day he watered the plants, and checked to see if any vegetables were ripe and ready to be picked. + +One day, he saw something in the middle of his garden - a vegetable like he had never seen before. He carefully dug it out of the ground, and held it in his hands. It was a brilliant, orange vegetable, and he was so excited to try it! + +The next day, Hank went to his kitchen and prepared a meal. He added the orange vegetable he found in the garden, and cooked it up. When he tasted it, it was like nothing he had ever tasted before - it was delicious! + +Hank was so proud of himself. Through his hard work and dedication to his garden, he was able to own something truly brilliant. He knew his vegetable garden would continue to provide him with unique and delicious surprises for years to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to hug. One night, Lucy had a wonderful dream. In her dream, she was very successful. She was surrounded by green fields, blue skies, and birds singing. She felt so happy and content. + +The next day, Lucy went to her father and said, "Daddy, I had a great dream last night! I was successful and everything was so beautiful." Her father smiled and hugged her tight. "That's wonderful, Lucy," he said. "I'm so proud of you." + +That night, Lucy went to bed knowing that she had done something successsful; she couldn't wait to see what would happen in her dreams. As soon as she closed her eyes, she fell asleep, enveloped in a warm hug. + +In the morning, Lucy woke up with a big smile on her face. She felt happy, successful and ready to take on the day. +Once upon a time there was a mom and a dad. They had a little boy who wasn't behaving very well. He was usually always running around and being silly. + +One day, the little boy asked his mom if he could go explore the mystery behind the big tree in the backyard. His mom said yes and he was so excited! + +Off he went to the big tree and he was amazed at all the wonder and beauty he saw. He noticed so many plants and creatures that he had never seen before. + +He went deeper into the backyard and soon he was very hungry. His mom had told him to not get lost so he quickly ran back home. + +The little boy was so excited to tell his parents about his discovery. He told them all about the mysteries of the big tree and everyone was so happy. + +From then on, the little boy began to behave much better and he even said he'd go explore the mystery again soon. The whole family was so proud! +Yesterday morning, a small girl went for a walk with her mum. She looked up at the sky and gazed at the high trees. As they reached the edge of the park her mum said, “We’re nearly there. Would you like to go to the park today?†+ +The little girl was filled with excitement and joyfully replied, “Yes, please!†+ +When they reached the park, the little girl felt an unusual sensation, like something special was going to happen. + +The mum picked her up and carried her to a big swing. She smiled and said, “Let’s swing together today!†+ +The little girl was overjoyed, and she smiled as she gazed high up at the top of the swing. + +As they reached the top, the little girl felt a thrill that was unlike anything she had ever felt before. She felt like she was soaring through the sky and she realised that yesterday’s gaze wasn’t just excitement, it was foreshadowing what was to come. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl who lived in a house near a pond. She had a special purse with her all the time. One day while the girl was walking around the pond, she noticed something stir in the water. She thought it was an animal so she went closer to see. But when she got close, she saw that it was actually a purse! + +The beautiful girl was so excited to find the purse. She was sure that it had been lost for a long time. She wanted to find out who the purse belonged to, so she took it home. + +When the girl opened the purse, she saw a lot of money inside! She couldn't believe it! She didn't know who the purse belonged to, but she could not keep the money. + +So she decided to take the purse back to the pond. When she reached there, she saw something stir in the water again. This time it was an old man. He was very happy to receive his purse back and thanked the girl for being so kind. + +The girl was happy that the old man got his purse back. She thought it was a beautiful thing to do. +Once there was a small boy named Ben. He lived near a forest. One day, he decided to explore the forest. He was a little scared because it was big and dark. + +As Ben walked through the forest, he started to shiver. He was chilly because the day was only mild. He kept walking and eventually he came to a big old tree. He looked up and he could see the sun shining through the branches. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He turned around, but he couldn't see anything. He started to feel scared again, but the warmth from the sun made him feel safe. He stood there for a moment, before starting to walk back the way he came. + +Ben had an adventure that day in the forest. He still shivered a bit, but he felt brave and happy. +Once there was a leopard who lived on a mountain. The leopard was very distant and paced around the mountain top, looking out for danger. One day, a small child liked to climb the mountain to explore. As the child came closer and closer to the peak, the leopard noticed and became scared. Trying to protect himself, the leopard squeezed tight! The child was so scared he ran away and never returned. + +The moral of the story is that even if you are feeling scared, you should never squeeze or hurt someone else. Be gentle and kind and always keep a safe distance. +Once there was a gifted human. His name was Fred. He was so gifted that he could pack things up quickly and easily. One day he set out to pack a special present for his family. Fred got to work right away. + +He started with a big box and filled it with things his family would love. He packed in colourful blankets, books, toys and treats. When Fred was done packing he was very proud of what he had done. + +After he finished packing, he proudly delivered the present to his family. They were all so happy with the present that Fred had packed for them. + +Fred was a very special human because he was so gifted. He could always pack the perfect present for his family. And that is why Fred was so loved. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She was three years old and loved to explore the forest near her home. She loved to find new flowers and animals that lived there. + +One day, Molly decided she wanted to explore deeper into the forest. Her mom told her to be careful and trust her instincts. Molly set off and quickly got lost. The trees and bushes were all the same green color, and Molly couldn't tell which way she came from. + +Molly was starting to get frustrated. She didn't know which way to go and was scared. She sat down and started to cry. Suddenly, a friendly butterfly fluttered down and landed on Molly's shoulder. She trusted the butterfly and followed it deep into the forest. + +The butterfly kept flying until Molly arrived back at her home. Molly was so happy, she hugged the butterfly and thanked it for all its help. Molly knew she could always trust her instincts to help her find her way. +Once upon a time there was a boy and he was very bored. He had nothing fun or exciting to do and he wanted to go on a big adventure. Then one day he saw a huge ship in the distance. He was so happy that he ran to it and he hopped on board. + +The ship set sail and it traveled across the sea all night long. The boy was excited to see where he would end up. The next morning, the ship came to a beautiful island. Everyone on board was so excited. + +The boy had so much fun on the island. He played fun games, made new friends and explored the island. The time went by so fast and soon it was time to go back home. + +The boy thought that he wanted to stay longer. He wanted to explore and have more adventures. But his mom told him that sometimes it is good to hope, but also remember what was important back home. + +So, the boy said goodbye to the island and everyone on board, and the ship sailed away. He knew that the next time he will come, he will be prepared for even more adventures. He learned that sometimes it is alright to hope for exciting times and big adventures but it's also important to remember the things that make life special. +John was very curious. He wanted to know the mystery of how things worked. He thought and thought and then he noticed something helpful. + +John saw a long rope with a few knots in it and he knew that if he pulled on it, something would happen. He was excited! He grabbed the rope and started to pull. + +As John pulled on the rope, he heard a loud creak and he saw a colorful box appear. It was a mystery box! John couldn't wait to see what was inside. + +John reached into the box and pulled out a box of crayons and a coloring book. He was so excited! He started coloring and having fun. + +John was so happy that the helpful rope had found him the mystery box. He was excited to pull it again and find out what would be in the box next time! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Ted. He wanted to bring something nice to the village. So he decided to go on a journey and look for something. + +He saw lots of things, like a big red flower and a small green bird. But nothing was quite right for the village. + +Then Ted saw a cute toy. It wasn't too big but it was very pretty. And best of all it was very cheap. + +Ted was so happy. He picked up the toy and carried it back to the village. When he arrived he gave the toy to all the children in the village. + +They were so excited and they thanked Ted for his lovely present. All the children played with the toy together and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there lived two friends. They were called Tom and Joe. Tom was very wise. One day, Tom had an idea. He wanted to do something special for Joe. He thought of a plan that would make Joe happy. + +So Tom said to Joe, "Let's play a game." Joe was excited and agreed. + +Tom suggested that they race. But when they started running, Tom noticed something funny. Joe's shorts were very small and he was blushing! Everyone around them started laughing. Joe felt embarrassed. + +Tom stopped running and went over to Joe. Tom knew that Joe was embarrassed, so he said, "You are wise and brave. You should never be embarrassed for things you can't control." + +Joe looked at Tom with surprise. Then he smiled and thanked him for understanding. They continued to play and laugh all day. + +Tom and Joe were not just friends; they were always looking out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annabelle. +One day, Annabelle was playing outside her backyard when she saw a baby bird stuck in a dirty hedge. +The bird was scared and calling for help. +Annabelle bravely shouted, “Don’t worry birdie, I will rescue you!†+Annabelle carefully reached into the dirty hedge and pulled the bird out. +The little bird thanked Annabelle with a happy chirp and flew away. +Annabelle smiled and waved goodbye. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was only three years old, but she could already read a little bit. One day, her mommy and daddy showed her a new book. It was full of funny stories and she was so excited to start reading it! + +But when she tried to read the words, she couldn't understand them. They were too big and she couldn't say them. She felt so embarrassed. So instead of reading the book, she decided to chew on it. + +Her mommy and daddy saw and started to laugh. Then, Daddy pointed to the words and said, "See Lily, each of these words is like a spell. If you say them one after the other, it's like casting a magic spell and they make a story!" + +Lily tried saying the words and she was so happy that she could understand them! From then on, she tried to read all of the stories in the book. Chewing on books was just too much fun! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jake and Sarah. They were out walking in the park when Sarah saw something shiny on the ground. She picked it up and noticed it was a diamond. She said to Jake, "Look! I found a diamond!" Jake said, "Wow! That is so nice and smooth. Can I have a look?" Sarah said, "Yes, you can have a look." Jake looked at the diamond and said, "Let's take it home and show it to our mommy. She will be very happy!" Sarah said, "Yes, let's go!" + +So they took the diamond home and showed it to their mommy. She was so happy to see it. "Where did you find this beautiful diamond?" she asked. Jake and Sarah said, "We found it in the park!" + +Their mommy confiscated the diamond and said, "No one should keep something so valuable. I will keep it safe in our house." Then she gave each of them a big hug and a kiss. + +At the end of the day, they went to bed. Jake and Sarah were so tired that they both fell asleep quickly. As they were sleeping, they heard someone bite something outside their window. They both got up and, to their surprise, they saw a squirrel biting into a smooth diamond! "Oh no!" Jake said. They both knew it was their diamond that the squirrel was biting, so they quickly +Once upon a time there was a pretty girl called Grace. Grace was a brave girl who loved to surf in the sea. + +Every week, Grace would go to the beach with her family. She was so excited to ride on the big, foamy surf. She would laugh, jump and smile as the waves swirled around her. + +But one day, the sea seemed different. It was much calmer than usual and Grace saw a tiny boat in the distance. As she watched, she saw a figure standing on the boat. He was smiling! + +Grace knew that something special was about to happen. She was filled with anticipation as the boat got closer and closer. When it was close enough, she saw that the figure had a big present for her - a brand new surfboard! + +Grace was overjoyed and the figure on the boat smiled with pride. From that day forward, she always remembered to look out for the sea - for it held many exciting surprises. +John had a modest house. He was always keeping it very clean. One day, he had some tape and wanted to repair a chair. Then his neighbour, Alice, came to visit. + +John said to Alice, "Hi Alice, I have some tape here. I'm going to use it to fix my chair." +Alice replied, "That sounds like a good idea. I have some tape too. You can have it if you want." + +John smiled and said, "Thanks for your offer, that's very kind of you!" He found the extra tape very helpful. With the extra tape, he was able to fix the chair much more quickly. + +Alice smiled and said, "My pleasure. I'm happy that I could help." + +John thanked Alice and said, "Thank you for being so modest. I really appreciate it!" +Alice nodded and smiled. + +John thanked Alice one more time before she left. He thought it was nice to have such a kind neighbour like Alice. +Steve was walking in the park. He was so excited. He was carrying a lock in his hand. He didn't know why, but he knew it was special. + +Suddenly, he saw a curious sight. There was a door in the park, but it didn't have a handle. It was just a big glass door with a keyhole. Steve looked around, but he couldn't find the key. He knew he had to get the lock. + +Steve ran off to find the key. He searched his pockets, but still couldn't find it. He starting to get upset, but then he remembered he was carrying the lock with him. He knew it was important, so he put the lock into the keyhole. + +There was a loud click and the door opened up. Steve was so surprised. He quickly stepped inside and found himself in a secret garden. Everything inside was so normal and beautiful. Steve couldn't believe his eyes. + +From that day, Steve always carried the lock with him. He knew it was important, and he knew it could open up the most special places. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was only three years old, but he was very brave. One day, Tim decided to pick some flowers. He went outside, looking for the prettiest flowers, when he noticed bees buzzing around a special flower. He was very curious. + +"What is that, Mommy?" Tim asked. + +"That's trouble," his Mommy said. Then, she warned him not to pick it. + +But Tim didn't listen. He couldn't help it. He wanted to see what was inside the flower. He picked it and saw something disgusting. It was slimy and green. He started to cry. + +Suddenly, Tim felt a sharp pain in his hand. The bee had stung him! Tim was in so much pain and his hand was swelling. His Mommy rushed him to the hospital and he had to receive medicine to stop the swelling. + +From then on, Tim learned a valuable lesson - when people warn him not to do something, even if it seems harmless, he should always listen. +Once upon a time, there was a knight named Sir Bryn. He had a special shield that kept him safe from danger. Every day, he put on his armour and carried his shield with him. + +One day, Sir Bryn went on a long adventure. But he was bored. Luckily, he had his shield to protect him. + +After walking for a long time, Sir Bryn came to a castle. He heard loud noises coming from the top of the castle. Inside, he saw a dragon! The dragon had fiery breath that could melt Sir Bryn's armour. + +Quickly, he grabbed his shield and held it up, creating a wall of protection. The dragon breathed fire, but Sir Bryn was safe behind his shield. When the dragon was exhausted, Sir Bryn charged forward and drove the dragon away. He was a hero! + +Sir Bryn's shield had protected him once again. He was grateful for it and promised to never leave it behind again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very serious. Her name was Amy and she was three years old. One day, Amy refused to climb the stairs. She said, 'I won't go up the stairs. It's too hard!'. Her mom was very serious and told her that she had to go up the stairs because it was time for dinner. But Amy refused and said she didn't want to. Her mom tried to be very gentle, but in the end she convinced Amy to go upstairs. + +When they got to the top of the stairs, Amy's mom said, 'See, climbing the stairs was not so hard after all!' Amy smiled and was happy that it wasn't so hard. From then on, she was not so scared of the stairs anymore. She would race up and down them, laughing and playing. She had learned that even when things looked scary, she could overcome them in her own way. +Once upon a time there was a happy family who lived in a big house. The mom, dad and three year old child had a lot of fun together. They partied inside and outside, laughed and sang together. + +One day, the mom and dad decided to go out for a while, so the little three year old child was alone in the house. He was a bit scared, but he decided to go exploring. He went into the bathroom and his eyes got really big when he saw what was there! + +The child saw a crazy toilet! He had never seen one before, it was so strange! He wanted to get close to it, so he opened the lid and jumped in! He thought it would be fun to try it out, even though it was a bit strange. + +The child had so much fun splashing about in the toilet, until he heard loud voices coming from the living room. It was his mom and dad coming home! He was so scared he quickly jumped out of the toilet and ran to hide! + +He was in his hiding place when the mom and dad came to check on him. They were so happy to see him, and were glad that he was ok. + +The child never did it again, but he still remembers his crazy toilet adventure! +One day, a small girl was walking through a field. Suddenly, she saw something incredible. The sky was glowing with the most impressive colours. She was so amazed by it. + +"Wow!" the little girl said. "What is that?" + +Just then, a friendly voice spoke to her. + +"That's a rainbow," the voice said. + +The small girl was so excited. She ran forward, hoping to get closer and better see the rainbow. But then, something unexpected happened. As she ran, the rainbow started to fade away. + +The little girl was so upset - she wanted to get a closer look at the beautiful rainbow. But it was too late. The colours were now too faint to see, and soon the rainbow had vanished completely. + +The little girl was so sad. All she had was the memory of the impressive glow in the sky. +Teddy was a joyful little boy who loved to joke around. One afternoon, he was playing outside when he noticed something strange. "What is this?" he asked. + +Teddy bent down and touched the strange thing. He tasted it, and it was terrible. Teddy knew he shouldn't have tasted it, but it was too late. + +He started to feel very sick. He ran over to his daddy, who was gardening. "Daddy, I have a terrible taste in my mouth!" Teddy said. + +His daddy laughed, thinking it was one of Teddy's jokes. "Oh Teddy, it's just a joke, isn't it?" his daddy said. + +But Teddy felt even worse and soon he had to go to the hospital. The doctors said he had eaten something very poisonous. They tried to help, but it was too late - Teddy had been poisoned and sadly he passed away the next day. +One day, Nina wanted to make a nest for her toy bird. She searched her room for the things she needed: string, feathers and a purple blanket. After she had everything she needed, she started to make her nest. She wove the string between the feathers and spread the blanket to make a nice cozy bed. + +When the nest was ready, she said to her toy bird, "Here you are! A nice purple nest for you!" But the bird said, "You forgot something!" + +Nina looked around and saw a tear in the blanket. "Oh no!" she said. Then, she grabbed a tissue and wiped the tear away. + +Now the nest was finished and the bird hopped into it happily. + +"Thank you, Nina," it said, "This purple nest is perfect!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Will. He was very small and a bit fearful. +One day he was walking through the woods with his mom. They came across a huge bear! Will was so scared he almost ate his shoes. But his mom was brave. She said to Will, "Don't be fearful, Will. Stand still and be quiet." + +So Will stood still and the bear sniffed around, but it soon moved away. Will was so happy. He felt brave and proud. + +They kept walking and Will stopped to eat a delicious apple he had found. His mom said he was doing a great job and she was so proud of him. + +Will and his mom walked home, happy and filled with joy. Will never forgot that brave adventure in the woods, and his mom was there every step of the way! +Once upon a time there was a plane. The plane flew up in the sky and looked for fuel. But it had no luck finding fuel. The plane started to repeat its search, but it still had no luck. + +The plane soon started to worry. It wanted to keep flying, but it needed fuel. The plane begged and pleaded for help, but no one answered. + +Just as the plane was about to give up, an obedient little bird came to the plane's aid. The bird said it had seen lots of fuel, and it promised to lead the plane to the fuel. + +The plane was so happy. It followed the little bird, and soon the plane was surrounded by fuel. The plane thanked the bird and it was able to fly away, happy and full of fuel! +Once upon a time there was a thumb. It was a silly thumb and liked to build things. One day it decided to build a castle out of blocks. It worked so hard and was so proud when it had finished. But then it noticed that it had made a mistake. It had made the walls too thin and it was silly. + +The thumb felt very stupid but it also felt brave. So it decided to try and fix the mistake. It built more blocks on top and on the sides. Then finally it was done and the castle was strong. + +The thumb was very happy that it had used its brain to fix the problem. Now it could show the castle off to its friends and be proud. Everyone cheered and clapped for the thumb's hard work. It was the best castle anyone had ever seen! +Tommy was playing with his toy boat in the stream when he noticed something strange. Everything around him seemed gloomy and he could feel something amiss. He paused and looked around but could not figure out what was happening. + +As he stepped closer to the stream, he noticed a leak coming from the boat. The water was slowly pouring out and making the stream murky. He scrambled to repair the leak but nothing seemed to work. He thought to himself that the leak would vanish soon. + +Suddenly the water in the stream became choppy and his boat was sucked down the stream. Everything that was murky and gloomy was now bright and sunny. To his surprise, the leak was now gone and his boat was magically fixed too. +He learned that day if something strange happens, it always vanishes! +Mommy, Mommy, look at that beautiful bird! +It is so graceful, Mommy. +The bird was flying in the sky and it was so pretty. + +Yes, my darling. That bird is so graceful and it is flying on its way to the festival. All the birds will gather together for the festival. + +But why, Mommy? + +It’s a special time for the birds, my dear. They will join together to sing and dance, and share in the joy of the festival. + +Oh wow, Mommy! I wish I could also fly and join the festival. + +Don’t worry, my dear. Soon you will be able to fly, too. Just watch the birds—you can learn how to fly gracefully and join the festival one day. +Once upon a time there was a lazy dog. He hardly ever wanted to do anything, and always just wanted to sleep. +One day he decided to go for a walk. He walked and walked and then saw something strange. It was a tornado! He had never seen one before, so he was curious and he wanted to climb it. +He barked and said, "Hey Tornado, can I climb you?" +But the tornado didn't answer. Curiously, the lazy dog stepped closer to have a better look. Suddenly the tornado started to spin faster and get bigger. +The poor dog started to get scared, as he knew he was too close for comfort. He tried to run away, but it was too late. The tornado carried him up really high and he never came back down again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tom was walking in the park. He felt tired so he decided to take a break. He lay down on the ground, and let out a big sigh. Then he heard a loud noise. It came from the old post office. + +Tom went to the post office to see what was happening. Inside, the post lady was sorting all of the mail for the day. She was very patient and took her time to make sure she did the job properly. Tom watched her for a long time, until he felt sleepy again. + +He said a polite goodbye to the post lady and walked away. Taking one last look back at the post office, he sighed with happiness. Feeling content, he knew that he would always be welcome at the post office. End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very enthusiastic. Each day she wanted to act and have lots of fun. One day she found a big box of chocolates on the floor. She was so excited and started acting silly. She acted like she was hopping around a big cloud of chocolates. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud voice from behind her. It was her mom who had seen her acting like that. She scolded her daughter for being so naughty. She said that she should not act like that, and that the chocolate was for her brother's birthday. + +The little girl was so sad. She had been excited to act and to have those chocolates, but it all ended with a bad ending. She learned her lesson not to act without permission and gave her brother the box of chocolates as a present. +"Come on," Mom said, "let's sort the toys." + +Sue was a little girl and she went to the room with her mother. Mom showed Sue the box with all the toys. Sue was restless; she wanted to play. + +"My goal is to have all the toys put away before dinner," Mom said. + +Mom helped Sue pick up the toys. They sorted the large toys first, then the small toys. Sue was excited; she could tell she was getting closer to her goal. + +Finally all the toys were in the right places. Sue felt relieved, she was no longer restless. + +"Great job Sue," Mom said. "Let's go make dinner now." +Once upon a time, there was a furry reindeer who liked to sell things. Every day, the reindeer would go out and find things to sell. He would take whatever he found and sell it at the market. + +One day, he found an old fur coat. It was furry, just like him. He was so excited that he decided to put it up for sale. He went to the market and sold his furry coat. Everyone there was so excited to buy it. + +The reindeer was very happy with his decision. He made lots of money from the sale. The best part was that he didn't have to give the coat away. He kept it and used it to keep himself warm in the winter. + +And that is the story of the furry reindeer who sold his coat at the market. He was so proud of himself and it made him very happy. +Once there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was pale and sad, because she had no fire to keep her warm at night. One day, Sue was walking in the forest and saw a tree fall, it was so beautiful that she decided to take it home! When she got home, she gathered some sticks and placed them in the tree. Then she lit the fire, and soon the room was warm and cosy. Sue was so happy and smiling, her pale face glowed brightly in the firelight. Every night, Sue would light the fire and the room would be filled with warmth and happiness. Sue never felt alone again. +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He lived in a grand house with an oven in the kitchen. One day the oven began to blink. It was blinking so quickly that the man was worried. He called a repairman to come help. + +The repairman arrived and saw the blinking oven. He pushed some buttons, opened the door and looked inside. Then he smiled and close the door. He told the man, "The oven is fine! I just put a special light that makes it blink." + +The repairman left and the rich man was happy. He looked at the oven and saw the blinking light. He now knew that everything was alright. The oven was working and the rich man was glad. He had a smile on his face as he went to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a judge who was very careful. He was always checking things twice and was very serious. One day, something bad happened. The judge had made a mistake, and he wasn't careful enough. Everyone in the town was very unhappy, and the judge felt really bad. Unfortunately, nothing could be done to fix the mistake, and so sadly, the bad ending could not be changed. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who wanted to travel. They looked through a menu and picked the places they wanted to go. + +First, they went to the beach. They built sand castles and had a picnic. After they were done at the beach, they travelled to the zoo. They saw all kinds of different animals, and the friends laughed and played together all day! + +Then their last stop was the museum. They looked at all the important things inside. The friends learned lots of facts and had fun exploring. + +Finally, the friends were tired from all the travelling, so they went home to take a nap. It was a great adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Bob. He was an ordinary boy with an ordinary life. Every day he got up from his bed and rose to get ready for school. + +At school, Bob was a very good pupil. He was attentive in class and he raised his hand whenever he knew the answer to the question his teacher asked the class. + +One day, Bob was in class and he had his hand raised. The teacher called him and said: "Bob, what makes you so special?". Bob thought for a moment and then he replied: "I don't know, I just try to do my best". + +The teacher smiled at Bob and said: "Well done. You're an ordinary boy with special effort". Bob smiled back and he felt very proud. + +The teacher's words stayed with him for the rest of the day and Bob kept trying his best at everything he did. That's what makes Bob a special boy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary had a little brother and they both loved to play with their toys. One day they found a yellow ornament. It was so pretty and the shiny yellow color made them happy. + +They both wanted to keep the ornament but sadly they couldn't decide who should get it. Mary and her brother kept arguing until finally they decided that the ornament should stay with them together. + +From then on the yellow ornament belonged to both of them and they played with it every day. This taught Mary and her brother that things are better when they are shared, and that happiness is not always in having your own things, but in sharing with others. +Once upon a time there was a small boy who dreamed of reaching a distant mountain. He asked his mom if he could do it, but she just smiled and said it was too far away. + +The boy was determined and he decided to reach the mountain on his own. So he set off on a big journey. + +He walked and he walked but the mountain seemed to get further and further away. He was so tired but he kept going. + +Eventually, he reached the mountain's peak and stopped to admire the view. He had done it! He had reached the distant mountain! + +He smiled and basked in the joy of his accomplishment. He thought to himself, "Anything is possible if you just keep trying!" +Once upon a time, there was a very tired monkey. He had been playing for a long time and was ready for a rest. All he wanted was to find somewhere cozy to close his eyes and relax. + +He found a tall tree that was perfect. He climbed up to the very top and curled up in a cozy nest. He curled up, closed his eyes, and soon he was asleep. + +The monkey stayed in the tree for a long time. He was so cozy and happy that the time flew by. Soon it was time for him to leave the tree and find something else to do. + +The monkey climbed down from the tree and said goodbye. He waved to the tree and started walking away. He was happy to have found a good place to rest but it was time for his adventure to end. + +And that's the end of the story of the tired monkey! +Once, there was a little girl who really wanted to jump. She stood in the garden and asked her mom if she could jump, but her mother said 'not yet'. She kept asking, but her mother said it again. She was very patient and waited with her mom for a few minutes. + +Eventually, her mom said it was time to jump. She was so excited! She jumped very high in the garden, feeling so happy. Then she jumped a few more times and hopped around. + +Her mom watched, smiling the whole time. The little girl was so happy that her mom was patient and waited to let her jump. She jumped and jumped until it was time to go inside. Even though she was tired, she was also very happy. + +The little girl and her mother walked together and held hands as they went. The little girl loved jumping, and she was thankful that her mother was so patient with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. On a sunny day, her mommy said "Let's go look for a funny vest!" Her mommy took her to the park, which had a high tree. The little girl looked around and found a bright yellow vest hanging from the highest branch. + +Her mommy lifted her up and said "Let's get that vest!" The little girl reached up and grabbed it. She was so proud! + +The mommy smiled and said "Let's go show your daddy!" So, they went to find Daddy. When they did, Daddy smiled and said "I love that vest on you! High five, kiddo!" + +The little girl laughed and gave her Daddy a high five. She had the best day ever, with her vest and her mommy and her Daddy. +Once upon a time, on a beautiful day, a baby bunny and a baby bird were playing in the garden. They loved to be outside, hopping and chirping together. + +One day, the bunny and bird noticed a big white sheet in the sky. It was so big and so white that it blocked the whole sunny sky. The bunny and bird were worried and asked each other, "What could it be?" + +The bunny and bird decided to investigate, so they hopped and flew in the direction of that white sheet. As they kept going, they heard some birds chirping. The bunny and bird quickly realized what was at the end of that white sheet - their friends, all in a circle, displaying peace! + +The bunny and bird were so happy and excited. From then on, the bunny and bird remembered that no matter how cloudy things looked, peace could always display in the end. +Once there was a little dog named Fluffy who lived in a big city. Every day, Fluffy would go for long walks through the city, listening to the noises all around. + +One day he heard a very strange noise. It was a rough, scraping noise. He didn't know what it was and he wondered what it could be. + +He decided to follow the noise to find out. He soon saw that it was a little bird trying to break open a nut. Fluffy guessed that the bird was trying to get something to eat. + +He felt sad for the little bird, so he took the nut from the bird and broke it. Inside the nut was a big juicy insect. + +Fluffy taught the bird a lesson about being kind to others. He showed her that if you are kind and help others, good things can happen! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and very cute. Every night, she would go to her room, kneel down and pray. + +Every morning, the little girl would go to a nearby field. She would throw a pitch and watch it go up, up and away. She would then chase the pitch and catch it before it hit the ground. + +The little girl would always end her day with an extra special prayer. She would thank God for everything and everyone. She knew that things were better if she prayed. + +The little girl was so happy that she had such an amazing way of communicating with God. She enjoyed her special times of prayer and believed that God was always listening. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named Sam. He wanted to travel and explore the world around him. So one cold winter day, he asked his mom if he could go out and play. His mom said yes, so off he went to travel. + +As Sam ventured around, he heard a loud noise. It sounded like a train. He followed the noise, and soon he saw a train station. + +He crossed the street to get to the station and asked the ticket seller what kind of trips the train was taking. The ticket seller kindly replied, "The train will take you all around the world." + +Sam was filled with excitement. He asked for a ticket and hopped on the train. He waved goodbye to the ticket seller and said, "Thanks for helping me travel!" The ticket seller laughed and replied, "Goodbye and safe travels Sam!" + +And so Sam continued to explore and travel the world. He had many exciting new adventures and memories along the way! +Once upon a time there was a wheel. It was a bright, happy wheel. It used to love to spin and twirl around. One day, the wheel wanted to try something different. It thought it would be fun to fold into itself. + +So it started to fold. Little by little it folded itself in until it was a small pile of pieces. Then something weird happened. There was a popping sound and a strange light. When the light faded away the wheel was gone. + +The wheel had disappeared! Everyone was very sad. They tried and tried to find the wheel, but it was gone forever. It was a bad ending, but they learned the important lesson to never fold wheels! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a brand new set of crayons and she was very excited to use them. + +One day she asked her mom for a knife to help her match the crayon colors. Her mom said yes, but she told her daughter to always stay extra careful and to never ever put the knife too close to her body. + +Mia was very excited and grabbed the knife. She was ready to match all the colors but then, she heard a voice. It was her mom's voice. + +“Take your time, Miaâ€, her mom said. “Now it is okay to experiment and try, but remember to always stay safeâ€. + +Mia understood that no matter how excited you are, you must stay alert. She used the knife carefully and was very proud with the matching she achieved. + +The moral of this story is that it is very important to stay safe when doing something new. Make sure you always stay ready! +Once upon a time there was a pink dog. His fur was bright and soft and he was so happy. He liked to play outside in the sun and he liked to bark at the birds when they flew by. + +He made a lot of friends in his neighborhood because he was so friendly. He even made friends with the cat that lived next door. + +One day, the pink dog and his cat friend decided to go for a walk. They took off running and had a lot of fun chasing each other. At the end of the day, when it was time to part ways, the pink dog was very sad. He didn't want his friend to leave. + +But his friend promised they would play together the next day. So, the pink dog was very happy again and he waved goodbye. As his friend walked away, the dog barked one last time to let his friend know how much he liked playing together. +Mia was feeling worried, she had never seen a closet like this before! It was very big and tall, so tall that Mia had to lean to look up to the top of it. She could hear lots of strange noises coming from inside, like something was scurrying around. Mia wanted to take a look but she was too scared. + +Mia's mum saw that Mia was feeling worried, she came over and gave her a hug. She then opened the closet door and leant in to take a look. Mia watched closely, feeling slightly less worried. After a moment, her mum stepped back and Mia saw two little squirrels jump out of the closet and scurry away across the floor. + +Mia couldn't believe it. She hadn't expected to find squirrels inside the closet! She smiled and hugged her mum again. She wasn't so worried anymore, she knew that it was just two little squirrels and nothing to be afraid of. +Once upon a time, there was a thin pupil who was always eager to win. Every day, he asked his teacher if he could win something, but the teacher said that he didn't have anything for him to win. One day, the pupil asked for a puppy, and the teacher said he could win one if he could answer the math question correctly. + +The pupil was so excited! He quickly wrote down the answer with his thin little fingers, but the teacher said that he was wrong. The pupil's face dropped, but he wasn't ready to give up. He asked the teacher if he could try again, but the teacher said no. + +The pupil was very upset. He wanted to win the puppy so badly! So, he asked the teacher one more time, but the teacher refused. "You should be more careful next time and make sure to answer the questions correctly," the teacher said. + +The pupil was disappointed, but he learned an important lesson. He promised to work harder and next time he would be sure to answer the questions correctly so that he could win the puppy. +Once upon a time there was a small boat. The boat was very obedient, it did whatever its captain asked. The captain was dressed in leather from head to toe and was very proud of his boat. + +One day he decided to take his boat for a sail. He hopped in and began to row. The boat glided gracefully over the calm water. + +The captain and his boat sailed across the sea, the sun setting peacefully in the background. They travelled for miles and miles. The captain watched the stars twinkle in the night sky and the moon light up the waves. + +After a while, they arrived back to their dock. The captain was satisfied with how obedient his boat had been on their adventure. With a smile, he said goodbye to his boat and went home. +Little Lee was playing with her rag in her bedroom. She was having so much fun! Suddenly, she started to sneeze. Her sneezes were so powerful they were shaking the bed! + +"Oh no," said her mom who was watching from the door. "Go wash your hands in the bathroom." + +Little Lee went and washed her hands. When she came back, she was about to start playing with her rag again when her mom said "No! That rag looks very dirty. It needs to go in the laundry." + +Little Lee started to cry. She loved playing with her ordinary rag. But her mom said it had to go in the laundry. Little Lee sadly put her rag into the laundry bin and went to her bedroom with tears in her eyes. + +The next day, Little Lee was still upset. She went to the laundry bin to get her rag, but it was gone! It was nowhere to be found! Little Lee started to cry even harder. She will never be able to play with her ordinary rag again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to leave the land and find new places. She got in her boat and set sail. After many days of sailing, she found the ocean. It was vast, stretching as far as she could see. + +As she sailed she caught sight of something strange in the water. It was a big yellow fish with a very spicy smell. She was so excited, she scooped it up into the boat. + +The girl quickly prepared the fish for dinner. She cooked it with some spicy herbs from the land and added a few fresh vegetables. Everyone who tasted it said it was the best fish they had ever eaten! + +The girl was so happy to be sharing this new discovery with her friends. Finally, satisfied her voyage was finished and her discovery made, she started to sail back to the land. + +As she sailed away, the girl realized how lucky she was to have discovered such an exciting find—a spicy yellow fish in the middle of the ocean! +Once upon a time there was a special old man called Grandpa. Grandpa had a farm where he used to grow fruit and vegetables. Everyday Grandpa would feed his animals and work in the garden. One day Grandpa was feeling tired and looked sad. + +His three-year-old grand daughter, Elly, asked him why he was feeling tired. Grandpa told Elly that he was getting old and it was hard for him to take care of the farm all by himself. Elly wanted to help out, so Grandpa asked for her ideas. + +Elly thought for a moment and then said "We should give the animals more food so they are healthy, so much food that we can sell it. That way we can make money from the farm and then you won’t be so tired." + +Grandpa smiled, he was so impressed by Elly’s idea. So, Grandpa and Elly worked together to make the farm successful. Everyday Elly and Grandpa made sure to feed the animals and work hard. Together they made the farm more and more successful. + +Grandpa and Elly’s story can teach us that working together makes us more successful. When we put our minds together we can come up with great ideas and this has the power to make us successful. +Once upon a time there were two ships- one big, one small. The big ship was called Big Sea and the little one was called Little Drain. + +Big Sea set sail on the ocean with a big crew. Little Drain set sail too, but it was in a drain and its crew was much smaller. + Big Sea sailed happily and quickly, but Little Drain sailed slowly and carefully. + +Big Sea's crew were dirty and had smelly clothes. Little Drain kept its crew neat and tidy. Little Drain also looked after its drain and stopped any rubbish from going in. + +Then one day, Big Sea got stuck in a big storm, so the crew had to jump into the sea to escape. They went to the nearest land, but their ship and all their things were lost. + +Little Drain, however, sailed carefully and safely back to shore. Even though it was small, it had room for everyone and all their things. + +The moral of the story is that taking your time can be beneficial, as it allows you to stay safe and look after your things! +Once there was a girl called Emily. She loved to explore the world. One day, Emily was walking in the woods. She smelt something that was really nice. It was like a mild perfume. Emily stopped and paused for a moment. She followed her nose to find the source of the smell. + +Soon Emily came across a clearing in the woods with lots of beautiful flowers. They were all in different colours; red, yellow, white and purple. Each one smelled so nice and mild. Emily grinned as she realised that the flowers were the source of the perfume. + +Emily decided to pick one of the flowers to take home. She put it in her pocket and continued her walk in the woods. From then on, every time Emily stopped and paused, she remembered the beautiful smell of the mild perfume in the clearing of the woods. +Josh was so excited to go to the beach with his mom and dad. He could not believe his sight when he stepped outside – the beach was incredible! It was so big and so blue, with white sand and huge waves. + +Josh and his parents ran along the beach, making sand castles and collecting shells. After a few hours, it was time to go home. Josh was sad, but his dad had a surprise for him. + +He said he was sending something special to Josh’s house very soon. Josh wasn’t sure what it was, but he was excited to find out! + +A few days later, Josh received a big package in the mail. He tore it open eagerly, and inside there was a kite that was even more incredible than the beach he had been to. Josh was overjoyed as he eagerly flew his new kite in the backyard, feeling the breeze in his face. He thought about the beach and smiled, happy that he could always relive the incredible sight with his own kite. +Bob was a little dog. He was independent, which meant he liked to do things on his own. Every day, he would search the garden for new and exciting things. + +One day, his searching took him to the roots of a tree. He started sniffing around and scratching at them with his paws. He looked and looked until he made a big discovery. It was a bone! + +Bob was so excited that he barked with joy. He knew he had made a great find. He had been searching for something special, and now he'd found it! From then on, he kept searching around the roots of the tree in hopes of discovering more bones or other treasures. +Once upon a time there were two mechanics. One was selfish and the other was kind. The selfish mechanic wanted to own all of the machines in town. He tried to test them, but something strange always happened. People began to complain so the kind mechanic stepped in to save the day. He tested the machines and found that they were in good working order. + +The selfish mechanic was angry, but the people praised the kind mechanic for taking care of them. From then on, the selfish mechanic stopped being selfish and started helping others. + +The moral of the story is that being selfish will never get you anywhere. Instead, it is better to help others and be kind. So, no matter what, remember to always be kind to others! +Once there was an ancient mountain. Its rocks were so old and its roots so deep that no living thing could move it. But then one day, a brave little sack of beans saw the mountain and decided he wanted to be the one to move it. He had brought a bandage to help him lift the mountain. He tugged, and he pulled, and he tugged some more, but the mountain would not budge. After a while, the little sack of beans began to get worried. He knew the mountain was too heavy for him to move. So, he stopped and sadly stared at the ancient mountain for a long time until the sunset and the stars came out. Suddenly, as if in a dream, the little sack of beans heard a loud rumbling coming from the mountain. Then a great avalanche came down and buried the little sack of beans and the ancient mountain under a great pile of rubble. The little sack of beans was never seen again. + +The ancient mountain didn't move that day but it still serves as a reminder — a reminder of the brave little sack of beans who tried to move the ancient mountain, but instead got buried under it. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse named Jack. Jack loved sweets and was always looking for something sweet. One day, he heard a voice speaking softly from a tree. + +"Come here, Jack" said the voice. + +Jack stood still and asked, "Who are you?". + +The voice smiled and replied, "I'm your sweet surprise!". + +Jack ran excitedly to the tree and was amazed to see a bowl of sweets there. He raced to take a sweet, when suddenly the voice spoke again. + +"Wait!†the voice said, “If you take the sweet without making me a promise, a bad surprise will come instead.†+ +Jack was confused, but he wanted the sweet. "What do I have to promise?" he asked. + +"You must promise to never speak badly about anyone else," the voice said. "If you agree, then you can have the sweet." + +Jack realized the voice was right and agreed to the promise. He took the sweet and it tasted sweetly. He thanked the voice for the surprise and went off to enjoy his treat. + +Jack remembered his promise of kindness and it served him well throughout the rest of his days. He always spoke kindly of others and taught others to do the same. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sam. She was only three years old. One day, Sam was playing in the garden when she saw a shiny metal lying in the grass. It looked so beautiful, so she picked it up to examine. She held the metal in her tiny hands and looked closely at its surface. It sparkled in the sun, like a bright star twinkling in the sky. Sam was so excited and kept playing with the metal. She even raced around the garden with it. + +Eventually, she wanted to show it to her Grandma. So she ran into the house and showed the metal to Grandma. Grandma had a big smile on her face when she saw it. She told Sam that it was a special metal and she was very happy that Sam found it. Sam was very proud of herself. She thanked Grandma and ran outside to continue playing with the metal. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Charlotte. Charlotte loved to explore and have adventures. One day, she saw a big bowl in the grass. Charlotte was excited and peered into the bowl. Inside, she could see something hidden. She reached in and pulled out a treasure. It was a secret necklace! Charlotte was so pleased with her discovery. She put the necklace around her neck and smiled. From that day on, she always kept an eye out for hidden bowls! The end. +One day, Jack and Jill decided to go on an adventure. They ran very far away and ended up in the forest. Suddenly, Jill got the urge to reach for a piece of candy that was resting on a branch. Jack knew it was foolish to take the candy without permission, but Jill wouldn't listen. + +Jack tried to stop her, but it was no use. Jill eagerly grabbed the candy and put it in her pocket as a reward for going on the adventure. Suddenly, Jack heard a loud roar coming from the forest. It was a bear! + +The bear was enraged and was running for the candy. Jack and Jill ran as fast as they could, but the bear was gaining on them. At the last moment, Jack suggested they climb the tree with the candy, to stop the bear from getting it. + +The bear couldn't climb the tree and roared angrily below them. In the end, the reward was not worth the risk of getting caught. Jack and Jill vowed never to be so foolish again when they ventured far away from home. +Once upon a time there was a boy, who we will call Jack. Jack just loved playing with his favourite toy - a bright, yellow truck - but one day, he was outside playing, and he lost his truck. He was very sad! He searched all around, but couldn't find anywhere, he started to cry. + +His mum was nearby and heard him, so she came to help, and hugged him and said, “Don’t worry Jack, we will try to find it.†So they searched and searched, but still couldn’t find it. + +Jack was very sad and his mum said, “Jack, you must remember that it's not nice to be too harsh when something is not yours. The truck didn’t belong to you, so it won’t be yours forever. It’s not our job to always keep things. We can only enjoy them for a while.†+ +Jack thought about it and he understood. He was sad, but felt a bit better too. And ever since that day, whenever something bad happened, Jack remembered the lesson, and he always tried to keep a kind heart, even when he lose something. He remembered that it was better to share and enjoy than to be too harsh. +Once upon a time there was a tidy girl. She was playing in her garden. She spotted a spinning top so she decided to play with it. She spun it around and around on the grass. As the top spun, it transported the girl to a magical oasis. + +The oasis was so beautiful. It was filled with flowers and birds. She saw a butterfly that was spinning in circles. She wanted to join in the fun. She grabbed the spinning top and started spinning around with it. + +The girl and butterfly twirled around in circles, spinning and spinning until they were both dizzy. They stopped to rest in the middle of the oasis. The girl looked around- everything was so tidy! + +The girl laughed with joy, so happy to be in such a magical place. As soon as she finished spinning, she wished for the oasis to stay with her forever. + +The spinning top disappeared, but the oasis stayed. As long as the girl kept everything tidy, the oasis was hers to explore. The girl smiled, spun around again and hugged the butterfly before she returned home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Eva. She was three years old and loved to build. Today she wanted to build something special. + +Eva asked her mom, "Can I build a rug?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can build a rug!" + +Eva ran to her room and grabbed some green fabric from her drawer. Then she went down to the basement to get some wooden pieces. + +Eva worked for hours, cutting and gluing pieces of green fabric and wood together. Finally, she had built a big green rug! She was so proud of her accomplishment. + +"Look at my rug, Mom!" Eva said. Her mom admired the rug and praised Eva for her hard work. Eva smiled and felt very happy. +One day, little Janie was playing in the garden with her friends. They were all having fun, running around and giggling. Janie stopped for a minute and looked up at the sky. She saw something dark and dull coming. + +Janie pointed out the dark thing in the sky to her friends and said, "Look! Up there." They all looked and asked Janie what it was. + +Janie said, "It's like something bad is coming. I can feel it. We should count the seconds." The friends all looked at her and waited. + +At first it was just a few seconds, but quickly the seconds added up to minutes and the minutes to hours. Janie said, "It's going to be a fight soon." + +Sure enough, soon enough, the dull thing in the sky became a dark storm with thunder and lightning. Janie and her friends all ran for cover, counting all the way. Suddenly, the storm was over and the sun was shining once again. + +The friends laughed, hugged and looked up at the sky feeling relieved. They had been so brave, counting all the way and as it turns out, they had been right. +Once upon a time, there were two frogs. One frog was brave and the other frog was curious. The curious frog had a lot of questions and wanted to learn more about the world. + +One day, the curious frog asked the brave frog, “What’s beyond the pond?†The brave frog looked around and didn’t know the answer. + +The brave frog said, “Let’s find out!†The curious frog wondered what would happen if they went beyond the pond. + +The brave frog said, “We’ll find out if we go and explore! We can be brave and discover new things!†+ +The curious frog and brave frog hopped together out of the pond to explore and find out what was beyond. They hopped around and discovered a new world with so many interesting things. + +The curious frog realized that asking questions could be useful. The moral of the story is that being curious and asking questions has the potential to lead to wonderful discoveries. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful girl. She had a hook in her hand and a box full of things. The girl started to sort through the items in the box. First, she sorted the heavy things on one side of the box. Then, she sorted the small things on the other side. + +Next, the girl sorted through the big items. She used the hook to pick each big item up out of the box. She sort of counted the big things,1,2,3. Then, she placed them all together in a neat pile. + +The girl also sorted through the little things. She found coins, bells, and bows. She was careful and gentle as she used the hook to pick each item out of the box. And in the end, all the little things were arranged in a beautiful, orderly pattern. + +The girl smiled. She had sorted the things in the box with grace. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. Sally had a special wagon. Every night she would shine it up, until it was glowing brightly in the night sky. + +Every morning, Sally woke up and went to the woods with her wagon. She would fill the wagon with flowers, sticks and leaves. + +Sally was very happy in the woods. She would explore and pick up new things for her wagon. Until one day she got lost and was very confused. + +Suddenly, a bright star appeared. It shone down from the sky and helped Sally to find her way back home. + +Sally learnt a valuable lesson that day. When something looks beautiful outside, caring and looking after what you have will make the world much brighter. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy bug who was hungry and wanted dinner. He decided to crawl to the kitchen to find something to eat. He crawled and crawled until he finally reached the kitchen. + +When the bug arrived in the kitchen, he was very excited. He could see all kinds of delicious food, but before he could grab it, a big fat cat jumped in and ate all the food. + +Seeing that all the food was gone, the bug was very disappointed. He tried to crawl away, but it was too late. The cat had seen him and jumped up to catch him. + +The end. The poor bug never got his dinner, and the cat had a yummy snack. +One day, a little girl named Jane had an idea. She wanted to write a poem. She worked very hard to make it very powerful. After she finished it, she felt so proud of herself! + +So she decided to show it to her family. She grabbed the paper and walks up to her mum and dad. She reads them the poem out loud. + +The family was very impressed. They clapped and cheered for her. Jane felt so happy. + +But then the room became very quiet. No one was clapping anymore. Jane was really confused. + +Her mum sighed and said "This poem is too powerful. We can't share it with anyone". Jane felt so sad. + +She put the poem away, never to share it with anyone. The end. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to play a game. He asked his dad if they could play together and his dad said yes. The dad told the little boy that they would play a game where they both had to use their hands to clap. The little boy was so happy that he jumped up and clapped his hands. + +The game was to see who could clap the most times without stopping. Dad started clapping and the little boy followed. The little boy was clapping so fast that dad couldn't keep up! He was really having fun. + +The dad counted out loud every time the little boy clapped and at the end he announced that the little boy had won the game with an enormous score. The little boy was very excited and even clapped his hands a few extra times to show how happy he was. Dad was very proud of his little boy and hugged him tight. The both celebrated with lots of clapping. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty rocket. It flew up high in the sky, as high as the clouds. Every day, the rocket passed the moon and back. + +One day, the rocket saw a sparkly star. It said, "I wish I can get to the star one day!" The star said, "Maybe, if you pass me fast enough!" + +The rocket was so excited! Every day, it passed faster and faster. Until one day, the rocket finally passed the twinkling star! + +The rocket was so happy. The star said, "I knew you could make it! Now, pass that big cloud up ahead to get even higher!" + +The rocket worked hard every day. It kept passing the clouds, until one day it even passed the sun! The sun said, "You're so brave, little rocket! Here is something special for you!" + +The sun gave the rocket a shiny, pretty surprise. The rocket was so happy! Now, it passes even higher in the sky, always aiming high. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dave. He was very confused and couldn't figure out what to do. One day he found a special journal. When Dave opened it, he got very scared and started to panic. He didn't understand what was written inside. He asked his mom and dad for help, but they didn't understand either. After all, Dave was only three years old. Suddenly, a bright light came out of the journal and Dave felt much less confused. He realized he could use the journal to keep track of his special memories and he was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farm owned by a family. They had a very unusual sack. Every day, the family would go out and fill the sack with fresh vegetables from the farm. + +Suddenly, one day, the family noticed that their unusual sack was missing! + +"Where did the sack go?" asked the family. + +"I don't know," said their neighbour. "It's so strange, it must have been taken away by an unusual creature!" + +The family started searching for the strange creature because they wanted to find their sack. After searching high and low, they finally found the creature. However, it wasn't an unusual creature, it was a fox! + +The fox was holding the sack in its mouth. The family tried to take the sack back but the fox didn't let go. + +So they decided to try something different. They took some fresh vegetables from the farm and put it in the sack. The fox was so excited that it let go of the sack and ran away. The family was so relieved to have the sack back! + +From that day on, the family always filled their unusual sack with fresh vegetables from the farm, and never had to worry about their sack being taken away again. +Once upon a time, there was a huge pick. It was so strong it could rescue anything. One day, a little boy found the pick. He was so excited to see it! So he picked up the big pick and started to rescue lots of things. Whenever he saw something that needed help, he used the pick to rescue it. He rescued buckets and cookies, cats and balloons. He even rescued little birds who had their wings hurt. All the animals and things he rescued were so happy because of the little boy and his big pick! They all said thank you to him for rescuing them. The boy was happy too because he was able to help all the creatures around him. The end. +One day, Frank went to the park with his mother. He wanted to go on the large play structure. He was very excited because he liked to climb and jump on the equipment. + +When they arrived, Frank noticed that he could not fit on the play structure. He was puzzled and said to his mom, "Why can't I fit Mommy?". His mom sadly explained, "The equipment is too old, Frank. It is too large for you." + +Frank was disappointed, but he was still happy because he could look at the bigger kids having fun on the play structure. Then his mom smiled and said, "Don't be sad Frank, if you wait a while, you will grow and then you can fit too!" + +Frank smiled and said, "Yay! I can't wait to fit!" +Once there was a mouse. It was very small and couldn't do very much, so it was very frustrated. But one day it decided to move! It wanted to explore and find interesting things. + +So the mouse started to move around the garden. It saw flowers, bugs, and other animals. It kept on moving and soon found a big tree. It stayed there for a while and enjoyed the view. + +But then it heard a noise. It was a cat! The mouse was very scared and started to move quickly. It moved around the garden until it found its little mouse hole. + +The mouse was tired and frustrated, but it was safe. It had a great adventure today and learned that when things get scary, it's important to stay calm and keep moving! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Lisa. They decided to travel together. They each packed a log and set off on an adventure. + +They walked for a long time and saw many new and interesting sights. Everything was so pretty. They continued their journey and eventually came to a clearing with a meadow on one side and a mountain on the other. + +The two friends put down their logs and set up camp. They could see the stars in the sky, and they felt so happy to be there. + +Before they knew it, it was time to go. With heavy hearts and their logs in hand, the two friends said goodbye and began their journey home. But they both knew that they'd made a very special memory that would stay with them forever. +Once upon a time, there was a rhinoceros who lived in the jungle. He was very impatient, so he would yell very loudly when he didn't get what he wanted. + +One day, the rhinoceros wanted to get a big bunch of bananas from the top of a tall tree. He tried to climb the tree but he kept slipping. He got so frustrated that he started to yell. + +Suddenly, a little monkey came nearby. He said, "Hey, rhino! Why are you yelling?" The rhinoceros replied, "I want those bananas but I'm too clumsy to climb the tree!" The monkey replied, "I can help you get the bananas, just be patient!" + +So the rhinoceros waited while the monkey climbed up the tree and brought the bananas down. The monkey gave the bananas to the rhinoceros and the rhinoceros was so happy he shouted with joy! He thanked the monkey for helping him and the monkey laughed. + +The rhinoceros and the monkey soon became the best of friends and the rhinoceros learnt to be more patient. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Susie. She was three years old. + +One day, Susie was very, very hungry. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I have something to eat, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, first put on your coat." + +So Susie put on her big, warm coat. She went out with her mom to get something to eat. + +Finally, they reached the restaurant. Susie said, "Mommy, I'm so hungry." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Susie. Let's get some food." She handed Susie a menu. + +Susie looked at it for a few minutes and then said, "Mommy, I want a hamburger and some french fries, please." + +Susie was very happy when her mom said, "Okay, Susie. Let's go get your hamburger and some french fries." +Mommy was wearing her skirt. She liked the way it looked on her. + +She was getting ready for a competition. She was determined to win! + +She was so excited, she asked everyone she saw if they wanted to compete with her. + +Most people laughed and said no. +But then she saw a young girl playing with her dolls. Her name was Sarah. + +Mommy asked Sarah if she wanted to be competitive. Sarah smiled and said "Yes!". + +Mommy and Sarah had a great time playing together. Mommy was so proud of Sarah's competitive spirit. + +In the end, Mommy won the competition. But that was ok, because she had a lot of fun with Sarah. +Once there was a boy named Bob. He was very persistent but he often got hurt. One day he was playing with his toys and he slipped and hurt his knee. He started to cry and his mother came to help. She held him in her arms and she tried to make him feel better. She got a bandage for his knee and she carefully put it on him. He looked down and smiled as he watched her put it on. He could tell she was being very gentle and he was thankful for her care. After a few minutes, he was much better and he was back to playing with his toys. He had been so persistent that nothing could stop him, even a hurt knee. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Ella. Ella's mom always said how important it was to get a good night's sleep. But Ella didn't like to go to bed. She always wanted to play and stay up late. + +One day, Ella's mom took her to a nearby park. While they were there, Ella noticed how all the birds were getting ready for bed. Every bird seemed to be finding a nice, safe place to lay and go to sleep. Sitting in the park with her mom, Ella realized that it was time for her to lay down in her own bed and get a good night's sleep, too. + +Ella went home, brushed her teeth, and snuggled into her comfortable bed. As soon as she lay down, Ella began to feel sleepy. She had so much energy during the day that it was impossible to resist the feeling of being so warm and cozy. + +Ella was getting a great night's sleep and felt all the better for it. Her mom was so proud! + +The moral of the story is that even young children can make wise decisions and know the importance of getting enough rest. It's ok to stay active during the day, but it's important to get lots of rest at night, too! +Once upon a time there was a very bossy cupboard. Everywhere it went it spread cheer so that everyone around it was happy. + +One day, the cupboard went on a journey with its family. Everywhere they went the cupboard would spread fun. It was so bossy that it always made sure to show everyone a good time. + +When they returned home the cupboard was so happy that it spread even more cheer. It wouldn't stop until everyone was having fun. + +The cupboard was so bossy that everyone knew it was the one in charge. Even the other cupboards in the house had to listen to it. + +The bossy cupboard was loved by everyone, because it spread joy to everyone it met. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Hilda. She was three years old and wanted to give her mom a big hug. + +She went to find her mom, but couldn't find her. Instead, Hilda found a squirrel who was eating a spicynut. + +Hilda said, "Hi! I want to give my mom a hug. Do you know where she is?" + +The squirrel said, "No, but you can give me a hug instead!" + +Hilda happily hugged the squirrel. She said, "Thank you! That was a great hug! Now I want to go find my mom." + +The squirrel said, "Before you go, can I give you one more spicynut? It's a treat." + +Hilda said, "Yes, please!" She took the spicynut and said thank you to the squirrel. Then she went on her way, searching for her mom. +Once upon a time there was a small, stubborn olive. Her name was Olive and she wanted to do her own thing. She would not listen to anyone. + +One day, Olive decided to pretend to be a bird. She spread her arms wide and started flapping them and running around. Everyone laughed at her and told her that she couldn't be a bird. + +But, Olive kept pretending. The next day, she found a little bird who was hurt and alone. She wanted to help the bird, so she pretended to be one until the little bird trusted her and hopped on her arm. + +Olive's friends were amazed. But Olive knew that pretending could save the day. She was so proud of herself. From then on, she was happy to pretend whenever she could. And no one laughed at her anymore! +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy who were very busy. Every day they worked hard and in the evening they were very tired. + +One day mummy said “Let’s meet our friendly neighbours at the park this weekend.†+ +Daddy smiled and said “Yes, that's a good idea.†So he put it in their calendar. + +When the weekend came, mummy and daddy put on their shoes and hats and they both went out. When they arrived at the park they saw a family with a little girl. + +Mummy said “Hello, I'm mummy and this is daddy.†+ +The family said “Hello, we are Sarah and her family.†+ +Sarah was very hungry and so mummy and daddy shared their lunch with her. Sarah was very happy and mummy and daddy felt good, too. + +At the end of the day, mummy gave Sarah a hug and said “We look forward to seeing you at the park again soonâ€. Sarah said “Bye†and smiled. + +Mummy and daddy left the park with a warm feeling in their hearts. They looked forward to meeting Sarah again! +Once upon a time, there was a king who was very tired. He was so tired one day that he started to sneeze and couldn't stop. His maid saw it and said, "Oh my, your majesty, why are you sneezing so much?" + +The king answered, "I'm just very tired." The maid was sorry for the king and told him to get some rest. + +So the king went to his bed and laid down. He closed his eyes, and soon he was fast asleep. As he slept, the sneezing stopped and the king was feeling better. + +The next day, the king was no longer tired and the maid was so happy. "Your king is feeling better," she said. The king smiled and said, "Yes, I am no longer tired. Thank you for your help." + +The maid was very happy to hear that the king was feeling much better. She smiled and said, "It's my pleasure, your majesty." +Once upon a time there was a little human who worried a lot. He would worry if he had to go to school, if he would see his friends, and if his mommy was okay. + +One day, he went out of his house to explore and was very alert. He listened to the birds chirp and watched the trees sway in the wind. He tried to catch the bugs who were hopping around the flower patch. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and he started to worry. He didn't know what it was and he felt scared. He closed his eyes and said a silent prayer, asking for the noise to go away. + +When he opened his eyes, he saw a group of people coming towards him. He was surprised, but he was still alert. He watched as the people welcomed him warmly and gave him a hug. They explained that they had seen his mommy and that she was okay. + +The little human smiled and felt much less worried. He thanked the people for giving him the news, and soon he felt calm. He later thought: Worrying is natural, but alertness helps us stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a kangaroo. He was strong and powerful. He liked to ride on his back across the plains. One day he felt his back getting stronger so he decided to go for a big ride. + +He hopped and hopped until he reached the top of a big hill. It was so high he felt like he could see the whole world. He took a deep breath and jumped off. He felt a big, powerful gust of wind and held on tight with his paws. + +He rode that wind all the way to the bottom of the hill and then kept going across the plains. He felt so free and powerful. The kangaroo enjoyed every minute of his ride and would go for one every day. He was so happy. +One day, a little boy went on an adventure to the mill. He asked lots of questions on his way there as he wanted to learn more about the world. When he arrived, he saw an elderly man standing by the mill. He approached the man and asked, "What do you do here?". + +The elderly man smiled and said, "I come here to help mill the grain so it can be used to bake bread.". The little boy was amazed and asked lots more questions. He asked what type of grain the mill used and how the mill worked. The elderly man patiently answered all the little boy's questions. + +Eventually, the day was over and the little boy had to go home. He thanked the elderly man for all his help and left the mill. The little boy learned a lot from his trip and was excited to tell his friends about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy and their little girl. They all wanted to sail away together on a big adventure. So one day they got into their boat which was red and shiny, and they set off. + +They sailed across the ocean, and eventually they reached a big valley. It was a very tight valley, and the walls were so close together that the sun could not get through. The family had to sail so carefully, for fear of their boat getting stuck. But finally, after a long journey, they sailed out of the tight valley and found themselves in a beautiful place with sunshine and a big sky. + +The boat sailed on and on, and the family enjoyed their big adventure together. The little girl was so happy to sail with her mummy and her daddy, and when she finally went to bed each night, she dreamt of their amazing voyage. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a small kid. He asked his mom, "What is a case?" His mom smiled and said, "A case is something that can keep things safe. You know, like a lunch box." The kid was curious and wanted to know more. So his mom sat him down and tried to explain what a case was. She said, "A case is a box that is like a jail. Nobody can get inside unless you open it. It is just like your lunch box. It helps to keep your toys and food safe." The little boy listened carefully, trying to understand. His mom smiled and said, "Good, now you know how a case is safe for your things!" The kid nodded, happy that he understood the explanation. He ran off to play with his toys, knowing that his case was keeping them safe. +Once there was a driver who was driving down the open road. It was a nice sunny day and the driver was feeling happy. Suddenly, he noticed a small kitten by the side of the road all alone. Feeling sad for the kitten, the driver pulled his car over. He slowly opened the door and the kitten ran to him for comfort. The driver slowly picked up the kitten, stroked it and gave it a big hug. The kitten was comforted and the driver was happy to help. He took the kitten to safety and gave it some food to eat. The kitten was so happy, and the driver was happy that he could help. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. She was 3 years old and very honest. One morning Emma was walking through the park when she spotted an exciting surprise - waffles! On a blanket all by themselves lay a dozen little waffles. + +"Yummy!", exclaimed Emma. She was about to pick up a waffle when a voice stopped her. + +"Wait! Those waffles belong to me", said a magical voice. + +Emma was very surprised and looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. Then she heard a snap, and out of nowhere came a fairy! + +The fairy hovered above the waffles and said, "These waffles are mine. But, because you were so honest, I can give you one". + +Emma thanked the fairy. With a wave of her wand, the fairy made the waffle taste extra delicious. Emma ate her waffle with a big smile on her face. + +The end. +The little girl was very bored. She kept complaining to her mom. +"This is so boring!" she said. +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's do something fun!" They went outside and made a snowman with the white snow. It was much more fun than complaining. + +The little girl and her mom were laughing and tossing snowballs when a dog came by. The little girl ran to the dog and smiled. She was no longer bored. She was playing and laughing with the dog. + +After a while, the little girl got tired and said, "Mom, I'm bored again." So, mom suggested they make hot chocolate. The little girl replied excitedly, "Yes please!" + +The little girl and her mom went inside to make hot chocolate. The little girl tasted her cup and said, "Yum!" She was no longer bored. + +The little girl and her mom sipped their hot chocolate with huge smiles. They were no longer complaining about being bored; they were just glad to spend time together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Rose. Rose was very naughty. She liked to sneaking up on her mom, who was very worried about it. + +One day, Rose was running around the house, being naughty as usual. She suddenly ran outside and started to run towards the big ocean nearby. Her mom was very worried and quickly ran after her. + +When Rose reached the ocean, she saw two navy ships sailing by. Rose was so excited and wanted to get on one. She started running towards the ships. + +But Rose was too little and the ships were too far away. Her mom was really worried and she shouted for Rose to stop. But Rose didn't listen. + +The ships sailed away, and Rose just stayed and watched. Her mom was so worried she ran over and hugged Rose tightly. Rose and her mom were sad but they knew they had to go home. + +Rose never went near the ocean again. Every time her mom looked at the navy ships sailing away, she worried even more. +Once there was a little girl named Ashley who loved to play with blocks. One day she was having a lot of fun with her blocks but when she was done playing she realized that her blocks were filthy and wanted to clean them. When Ashley asked her mom for help, she said no. Ashley was so mad at her mom and refused to speak to her. Ashley's mom said sorry and asked her to forgive her. Ashley refused and refused to forgive her mom. + +Then one day, Ashley was playing and wanted to build a tower with her blocks but she couldn't find them. Ashley looked through the house until she finally found them, but they were all still filthy and she couldn't use them. Seeing how disappointed Ashley was and feeling bad for forgetting to clean her blocks, her mom said she was sorry again and asked her to forgive her. + +Ashley thought about it and realized that when people make mistakes, it's important to forgive them and that by holding grudges, she would only end up hurting herself and making her mom feel bad. So Ashley forgave her mom and they hugged. From that day forward, Ashley's mom always remembered to help her clean her blocks. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to forgive other people even if they make mistakes. If we hold grudges, we won't be able to enjoy things or have relationships that are built on trust. So, it's important to forgive! +Mia and Mommy went to the park together. Mommy brought a ball, but Mia wanted to play a new game. Mommy said, "We can organize a line of people!" Mia was glad to try something new. + +They made a line with Mommy and Mia at one end and a big tree at the other. Mommy threw the ball to Mia, who ran and caught it. Mia ran back and handed the ball to Mommy. Then Mommy threw it to someone else in the line. + +Everyone was having fun running back and forth from Mommy to the tree. They kept throwing the ball to each other until their feet were tired. Mia was glad she got to play a new game. + +They said goodbye to everyone and started walking back home. Mia and Mommy smiled at each other and held hands. They had a great time organizing the line of people. +The little girl was so excited to go on an adventure! She was taking so many colorful suitcases with her. + +The first stop on her adventure was the park. She was so excited to slide down all of the big slides, just like she imagined. As she grabbed one of the colored suicases, she saw a big slide. + +The little girl was scared but she remembered how much fun she had sliding down them in the past, so she started to get excited again. She put all of her suitcases to the side and said “ready, set, go!â€. + +She took off running and slid down the slide. But as soon as she reached the bottom, the suitcases started to slide down after her. When she reached the bottom, the suitcases crushed her. + +The little girl went to the hospital and had to stay there for a long time. She learned her lesson that day - never leave your luggage at the top of a slide! +One day, there was a thin cat. It was walking around an open field. Suddenly, it heard something calling out from a tree. The cat’s ears perked up, as it slowly made its way over to the tree. + +When it arrived, it saw a small bird. “Chirp, chirp!†the bird said. The cat asked, “What do you need?†+ +The bird replied, “Please, can you help me fly out of the tree? I am too small and weak. I can't get out on my own.†+ +So, the cat used its paws to grab a thin twig. It carefully held the twig and then called out, “Come here, little bird. I will help you fly out of the tree!†+ +The bird flew onto the twig and then soared out of the tree and into the open field. + +The cat smiled as it watched the bird fly away. It was happy that it could help the little bird. +Once there was a little bird who wanted to build a nest high up in the sky. She thought that she would feel safer if she lived that high up in the clouds. She found the perfect post on a hill nearby, but it was very hard to climb. She tried and tried, but she just couldn’t get up to the top. + +Then one day, she had an idea. She picked up some soft feathers and twigs and carefully began to settle them on the hard post. With each feather and twig, she moved a little bit higher. Finally, she made it all the way to the top! + +The little bird was so happy that she had been able to settle her nest on the hard post. She felt safe and secure, and she knew that her nest was safe from any storm. From now on, she thought, this is where I will stay! +Once upon a time there was an intelligent bear named Bob who lived in the forest. He liked to stir things with his paw when he was bored. +One day he was walking around and noticed some ash on the ground. He stirred it around with his paw and was amazed at what he saw. He noticed a design in the ash that was the shape of a key! +Bob was so excited that he ran off to find the lock that the key belonged to. He searched for a long time and eventually stumbled upon a small door. He couldn't believe his luck! +He quickly inserted the key into the door and it opened. Inside was an enormous chest filled with all kinds of treasure! Bob was so happy. +He had been so intelligent to stir the ash and find the key - it was worth it in the end! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Bibi. Bibi loved candy! Whenever she went to the shop, she loved picking out all of the different coloured and flavoured candies. + +One day, as she was picking out her favourite candy, she noticed something strange. All around her, other kids were picking out candy - but they were all crying. + +Bibi asked the shopkeeper what was happening. The shopkeeper said that in the nearby town the candy was really thick today, and it was making the children suffer. + +Bibi didn't want anyone to suffer, so she decided to do something about it. She went to the shop, bought all of the candy she could, and gave it out in the town so nobody had to suffer any more. + +The children in the town were so happy to receive the candy. From then on, Bibi always bought extra candy and gave it to the town whenever the candy got too thick. +One lovely morning, Amy and her mommy decided to take a walk in the park. Amy was feeling excited, but her mommy was a bit nervous. She held tightly onto Amy's hand, constantly checking around. + +When they reached a special spot in the park, Amy saw something glimmering in the grass. It was a big, shiny flashlight! She quickly picked it up and shouted "Mine!" Her mommy had a big smile on her face. She was feeling generous, so she said that Amy could keep the flashlight. + +Amy was so happy. She showed her mommy how powerful and bright the flashlight was, as it lit up the dark areas of the park. + +The next day, late into the evening, Amy and her mommy went for another walk in the park. This time, Amy held her flashlight tightly in her hands. When they reached the same spot the flashlight had been, the shadows were less and Amy could see a tear rolling down her mommy's cheek. Amy knew exactly what had happened that day - a generous, loving somebody had left a special gift in their path. +There were two friends, Noah and Lucy. Noah and Lucy were both three years old. They were best friends and would always play together. + +One day, Noah and Lucy went for a walk in the park. The grass was bright green and the flowers were all different colours. Lucy was so excited to see everything! + +When they came to a lake, Lucy saw a big boat. She turned to Noah and asked him if they could go in the boat. Noah said yes and they both jumped in. + +When they were in the boat, Lucy noticed that the lake was split in two. One side was blue and the other was green! Noah said that the lake had split because of two different languages. He said that the blue side spoke French and the green side spoke German. + +Lucy was so surprised. She had never seen anything like it before. She asked Noah if they could explore the other side of the lake. + +Noah thought it was a great idea. He said that if they stayed quiet, they could explore the green side of the lake and Lucy agreed. + +So they sailed to the green side and spent the day learning all about the German language. Lucy and Noah had so much fun exploring the green side of the lake and they learnt so much about language. +Once there was a girl called Emma. She was three years old. One day, Emma was playing in the park. Suddenly, the wind blew away Emma's hat! It dropped on the ground. + +Emma did not know what to do. Then she had an idea! She dropped her name on the ground and waited. Soon, a kind man came to pick it up. He gave Emma her hat. + +Emma was so happy! She thanked the man and put on her hat. She looked around and saw that the park was very messy. She decided to clean it up. She dropped her toys on the ground, and she picked up all the leaves. Soon she tidied up the park! + +The park was no longer messy. Emma smiled and felt proud. She had done a good job and helped to make the park look better. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old. One day she was walking in the woods and she saw a cave. She was excited and wanted to explore it but it was so dark inside. + +Suddenly, it got noisy and she got scared. She started to panic and ran away. The little girl was running as fast as she could and suddenly she heard a loud roar. She was so scared that she started to cry. + +The noise became louder and she started to feel crazy. She was really scared and wanted to run away. She quickly ran back to the cave and hid inside. + +It was dark and she was really scared. But she was brave and stayed inside the cave until the noise stopped. Once the noise stopped she got out of the cave and ran home. She was happy to be safe. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One friend, Jackie, had a plate that was very special to him. He had found it at a fair, and it was beautiful. Every day, Jackie would carefully carry it and show it to his friend. + +One day, Jackie's friend asked, "Can I see your plate?" Jackie smiled and handed it to him. As soon as Jackie's friend had the plate in his hands, he rushed away! He ran to the playground and wouldn't stop. + +Jackie was very sad. He wondered why his friend had taken the plate. He decided to run after his friend and try and get it back. Jackie rushed and rushed until he could finally see the friend. + +When he got to the playground, Jackie's friend handed him the plate and said, "I'm sorry. I saw how special this plate was to you, and I just wanted to rush and show it to everyone in the playground. I knew it would make them happy." Jackie smiled, happy to have his plate back. + +Jackie and his friend hugged, and then they both laughed. Jackie thanked him for being fair and understanding. The two friends hugged one more time, and Jackie was glad to have his plate back. +Gabby loved spending time with her uncle. He was gifted, he could do all kinds of amazing tricks. Today he wanted to surprise her. He asked her to close her eyes and wait for his signal. When he said it was time, Gabby opened her eyes and he was gone! She looked around but couldn't find him. + +Then, she heard him call to her from outside. She ran out to the garden and then she saw it! The biggest turn she had ever seen. It was spinning round and round and around. Her uncle was standing next to it, laughing. Gabby clapped with delight as she watched him turn faster and faster. + +The surprise made her so happy. She had never seen anyone turn like him before. She knew her uncle was gifted, but today she had seen it for herself. +Every Tuesday, John went out to play in the park. It was always a very fair day, and the sun shone brightly. His mom always said to him, "Remember John, always be kind and fair to the other kids in the park". He never wanted to forget it. + +One particular Tuesday, he met a boy who was playing alone near the swing. He didn't have any friends around, but he just sat there quietly, looking thoughtful and staring ahead. John decided that he wanted to be a good friend and he went over and asked the boy, "Hello there! What is your name?" + +The boy looked up and smiled. He said, "My name is Joe. What's yours?" + +The boys soon became friends and started to chat and play together. John thought Joe was very nice and kind. He noticed that Joe shared his toys and was always understanding, even when things didn't go his way. + +As they started to become closer, John asked, "Why were you staring when I first met you?" + +Joe said, "I was just thinking about how we can all get along and be kind to each other. It's important to be fair when we share and play together. That way, everyone can have fun and be happy". + +John thought about Joe's words for a moment. Then he smiled and said, "Let's do it, Joe!". + +John was so proud of himself for +Sally looked around the field and saw the potatoes in the ground. She was very hungry, she had not eaten in days. "Maybe those potatoes can help me," she thought to herself. + +Sally ran over to the potatoes and began to pull them from the ground. She carefully placed them in her basket, her stomach already feeling a bit better. + +Suddenly she heard a loud voice. "What do you think you're doing?" + +Sally looked around and saw an old man standing there. She was scared and started to weep. + +The old man said gently, "It's ok, take the potatoes. I know you're hungry, but don't take too many. There may be others who need them." + +Sally nodded, smiled, and thanked the old man before continuing to gather potatoes, making sure to leave some for others. She was very thankful that the old man had helped her in her moment of need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. Ben loved to go outside and play. One day, Ben heard someone say something rude. He was so sad. He said to himself, "I will never be rude again!" He promised he would be nice to everyone he met. + +Then, Ben saw a beautiful post just up the road. He ran over and wanted to see if anything was inside. He opened it up and saw there was a letter inside. It said he could go on a special trip, but he had to promise to be good. + +Ben was so excited. He promised he would be good and then he went on the special trip. He had so much fun and never said anything rude. He remembered his promise and everyone said how nice he was. Ben was so proud of himself and he never broke his promise again. +One day, a family was very excited. They were about to go on holiday to a place where it snowed. Dad got out the big suitcase and mum said it was time to unpack. They took the suitcase into their room and opened it. Inside, they found lots of warm clothes, like hats, scarves, and gloves. They were all in bright, colourful patterns and were very adorable. + +Mum laid out all the clothes on the bed, and dad put the suitcase away. Then, they put on their winter gear and made their way outside. As they walked, they could feel the snow crunching beneath their feet. They were so excited! + +When they reached the holiday cottage, the family stood and looked in awe at the snowy landscape. They were mesmerised by how beautiful it was. + +The days ahead were filled with lots of fun and laughter. They spent lots of time outside, playing games like making snow angels and going for sledging. Every day, the family went exploring, finding new and interesting places. + +It was definitely a holiday to remember! +Once upon a time there was an elephant who was very mighty. He wanted very much to get on the big stage to show off his mighty skills. + +He tried to lift himself up but he was too heavy. He asked a nearby bird if he could help, but the bird was too small. Then a friendly hippo offered to help him. + +He said he would give the elephant a big push and a mighty lift. With a huge effort, the hippo managed to lift the elephant high enough to get onto the stage. Everyone gasped in amazement at the elephant's mighty skills. + +The elephant thanked the hippo for his help, and the two became the best of friends. All the animals in the forest cheered for their new partnership and the mighty elephant. + +The happy elephant and hippo sailed around the world spreading mighty cheer ever since. +Once there was a bell. When it rang it sounded beautiful. One day an old man heard the bell ringing and he followed the sound. It led him to a house and he walked through the gate. The man found a little girl on the front steps. She was thin and she was rubbing her leg. He sat beside her and asked her why she was doing that. + +The girl told him that her leg was sore so she was rubbing it to make it better. The man thought for a moment, then he said that sometimes we have to be patient. He told her that if she waited, her leg would get better. + +The girl listened to the man and she waited. Every day she rubbed her leg a little less and bit by bit her leg got better. She had learned that when things were difficult, patience was the best way to make them better. + +The end. +There was a little girl named Beth. She was only three years old, but she was very smart. One day, Beth's dad asked her, "Do you know what a lawyer is?" Beth did not know, so her dad explained it to her. He said that a lawyer is someone who helps when there is a problem between people. + +Beth wanted to be a lawyer one day, so she decided to find out more about them. She asked her mom what lawers do, and her mom explained that they wrap things up, kind of like wrapping a present. + +But Beth still did not understand what that meant. So, she asked her dad to explain it to her in a way she could understand. He said that lawyers help people who are ignorant of the laws, and help them understand the law better. + +Beth understood. She thanked her dad for helping her understand the role of a lawyer. Now she knew exactly what a lawyer does, and she wanted to be one when she grows up. +Mum and Dad wanted to take their son, Tom, on an adventure. Tom was very excited as he had never been on a safari before. Mum and Dad drove for a long time until they eventually reached the safari park. + +Tom couldn't believe his eyes when he saw all the animals. He saw lions and elephants, giraffes and monkeys. He was so excited! Mum and Dad paid the entry fee and they were allowed in. + +For the next few hours, they drove around in their jeep looking at the animals. Tom was amazed at how dependable the jeep was. It drove around the track without a single problem. + +Eventually it was time to go home. Tom knew that one day he wanted to come back and pay another visit to the safari. He was sad to say goodbye, but he knew that he'd be back soon enough. +Once upon a time, there were twin brothers named Lyle and Blake. They had just turned three and they were very excited to explore the world. + +One day, they were walking down the street and they saw something. It was a pond! They were very curious and wanted to check it out. But when they got to the edge of the pond, they realised that the water was very deep and they could not swim. + +The twins started to struggle and panic. They were helpless and did not know what to do. + +Suddenly, a voice spoke out from behind a bush. It was their mother! She had been watching from a distance. + +"Come here!" She shouted. + +The twins ran to her. She said, "If you want to go swimming, we will go together and I will carry you both so that you stay safe and don't struggle." + +The twins were very grateful and smiled. They spent the rest of the day swimming and playing in the pond. They had a wonderful time. + +The End. +Once there was a little bunny. He liked to bounce! The bunny would bounce around all day long - high, low, here and there. He would bounce without measure! + +One day he came upon a smooth road. It was so slick, the bunny wanted to try to hop on the road. He bounded up the hill and then, ever so softly, he bounced down the road. The bunny went faster and faster and felt like he was flying! + +The bunny was having so much fun, he wanted to find even smoother roads to bounce on. So he hopped along and searched for roads that were even smoother than the first. + +Finally, the bunny found a road that was so smooth it seemed like he could bounce forever. The bunny was so happy he could measure the joy with his big, bunny feet! He bounced, and bounced, and bounced on this very smooth road, and he was very content. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was so old that nobody could remember how old he was. Every morning he had to walk around the village to say hello to everyone. Everybody knew the old man, and they all welcomed him with a friendly smile. + +One day the old man realized he was getting a bit confused and slow. He wasn’t able to keep up with his daily walks anymore. His friends were sad and offered to help, but the old man said he needed to start minding himself. + +From then on, the old man would take a break every morning and sit in the village center. His friends would stop by and give him a warm welcome. They would talk and tell stories while the old man enjoyed a break from his daily walks. + +Life was peaceful and the old man was happy. He enjoyed a sense of peace, and plenty of well-deserved rest. +Once there was an important fox. He was always in a hurry! His family would tell him to slow down, but he never listened. + +One day, he was running through the forest when he heard an owl call out to him. + +"Fox, why are you in such a hurry?" + +The fox replied, "I am looking for food for my family—I must be quick." + +The owl shook its head. "If you rush, you will never find it. Take your time. Delay." + +The fox didn't like this advice. He was an important fox who was always in a hurry, and he didn't want to slow down. But he paused, and then he looked around. Sure enough, there was a bush full of berries nearby. + +The fox smiled, and thanked the owl. He went over to the bush, and took his time to pick the juiciest berries. His family was very happy when he finally got home. + +From that day on, the fox had learned the importance of delaying. He still hurried every now and then, but he was able to find the best food he needed for his family. +Once upon a time there was a knob. The knob was all alone and wanted a friend. One day, the knob heard a knock on his door. He opened the door and to his surprise a happy little boy was there. The boy told the knob that he wanted to be his friend. The knob was so happy that he jumped for joy! He asked the boy what his name was. The boy's name was Tim. + +The knob asked Tim what he wanted to do. Tim said he wanted to play a game. The knob told him to choose whatever game he wanted, and then Tim choose hide and seek. + +The knob asked Tim to close his eyes, and then the knob went and hid. Tim couldn't find the knob, so he gave up, but right when he was about to call it quits, the knob popped out and said, "I found you!" + +Tim was so happy to receive the surprise that he jumped with joy! Then they hugged tightly and laughed together. + +From that day on, Tim and the knob were the best of friends and they did lots of fun things together. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy monkey who liked to hide from work. He would hide in a big tree and watch the other animals work hard. + +One day, a rabbit came along. He looked up at the monkey and said, "Why don't you come help us work? You'll have lots of fun and it can be fun to work together." + +But the monkey ignored the bunny and stayed in his tree. He was too lazy to do any work. + +The other animals were sad because they needed help. They had less food because of the monkey's laziness. + +The next day, the same rabbit came back and tried again. He said, "You can help us, if you want. We could use your help." + +This time, the monkey thought about it. He understood that if he worked hard he would not only help the other animals, but that he would have fun and feel proud too! + +He hopped off the tree, and started to work with the other animals. Later, they all enjoyed an amazing meal together. + +The moral of the story is that working together can bring you happiness and satisfaction. Doing your part and helping out can lead to a better future for all! +Molly was a little girl. She wore a red shirt. She loved going on adventures in the park. Today, she was chasing some birds. They flew high and she could not reach them. She felt so frustrated that she ran away. She ran and ran until she found some amazing flowers. She had never seen such beautiful things before. + +Molly smiled and laughed as she picked a few flowers. As she was picking, she saw a butterfly escape from one of the flowers. She chased it and it flew away. She had never felt so free. That was an amazing feeling! + +When Molly got home, she put on her favourite red shirt. She put the flowers inside the pocket and smiled. Molly thought that the escape with the butterfly was so amazing. She was proud of herself for running away. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jeanie. Jeanie had a bookshelf in her bedroom, which was full of stories. Usually she loved reading them, but this time she felt uncomfortable. + +"Oh no, why can't I find a book?" Jeanie said to herself, with a big sigh. + +Suddenly, the bookshelf started shaking. Jeanie couldn't believe her eyes - a giant monster was coming out of the bookcase! + +Jeanie was very scared, so she started to run. But the monster was too fast. It grabbed Jeanie with its big hands! + +"Let me go!" Jeanie shouted, struggling against the monster's grip. But the monster was too strong. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise from outside. The monster was so surprised, it dropped Jeanie and ran away. + +Phew! Jeanie was safe. She was so relieved, she let out a big sigh. From now on, Jeanie made sure to keep her bedroom door closed when she was reading! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. He liked to hide things in his house. One day, he wanted to hide his plate. He looked around his house for a good spot. He looked in the cupboard, but it was too shallow. Then he looked under the bed. It was the perfect spot! He carefully put the plate under the bed and jumped back. He was so proud of himself. + +The plate was safe under the bed. He made sure he remembered where it was. For the rest of the week, he smiled every time he saw the plate. He was happy he could hide it so well. + +But one day, something unexpected happened. He forgot where he put the plate! He searched everywhere, but he could not find it. He felt sad, until he remembered - it was under the bed! He quickly went to the bed and reached under. Sure enough, there was the plate! He smiled and took it out of its spot. + +The elderly man was so happy to find his plate. He was glad he could hide things so well. He never forgot where he put things again! +Once upon a time, there was a wild beetle. He flew all around the meadow, searching for the best food for dinner. One day, he saw a juicy worm and quickly flew towards it. Just as he was about to use his sharp teeth to take a bite, a big bird appeared from the sky. He wanted the worm for himself! + +The beetle was very scared and wanted to get away, but he was too slow. The bird swooped down and used his beak to grab the worm away. The beetle was very upset. He watched as the bird flew away with the worm. + +The beetle was sad, but then he had an idea. He flew to the lovely flower patch nearby and gathered a lot of flowers. He brought them to the bird and tried to offer them as a gift. + +The bird was very surprised. He looked at the butterfly, then looked at the flowers. The beetle was so happy! The bird thanked him and accepted the gift. From then on, they became the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a modest sky. It was a beautiful sight to see. Every day smiler clouds hung around the sky like friends. + +But then one day, something changed. The sky began to rot. It got darker and grumpier. The smiler clouds were all gone. + +The people were sad. Nobody knew what happened. They all looked up at the sky with their sad eyes and shook their heads. + +But then one day, something amazing happened. The sky began to get brighter and the smiler clouds came back. The sky was modest and happy again. + +The people smiled and cheered for the sky. They loved it when the sky was happy. And they all said that the sky was the nicest place in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a group of four friends. Max, Charlotte, Oliver and Sydney loved playing together. + +One sunny afternoon, Max was playing with his bucket and spade on the beach. He was feeling comfortable and having lots of fun. Then all of a sudden, he said, "Oh no! I have forgotten something." + +Charlotte asked, "What have you forgotten, Max?" + +Max replied, "I have forgotten to bring my beach ball! All the friends in our group wanted to play together." + +Charlotte said, "Don't worry Max. We can go back home and get it." + +So the group went back home, fetched the beach ball and had lots of fun playing together. + +The end. +Once upon a time a hungry rhino was wandering around in the wild looking for food. He found an unusually large carrot and decided to bite it. Little did the rhinoceros know, the carrot was actually the food of a small three year old child who had gone off to play. + +The rhinoceros ran off after he finished the carrot and the child started to cry. A kind sheep heard the child crying and told him that he should not leave his things around without watching them. The child took the advice and from that day on he made sure to keep a good eye on his food. + +The moral of the story is to always take care of your things and to not be careless because you never know who might take them away. +Once upon a time there was a girl who lived in a modern house. Every day she would wander around the garden and look out over the fields. One day, she was feeling very curious, so she asked her mom if she could explore the world outside her home. + +Her mom said "Yes, as long as you stay safe. Here, take this spear with you just in case you need it!" + +The girl was happy and she took the spear and started her journey. All around her was beautiful nature and she felt so excited. + +But soon, something strange happened. The girl heard a loud noise coming from a nearby cave. She was scared, but she slowly walked towards it with her spear. + +Inside the cave, she found a huge monster chained up. It was jumping around and roaring in frustration. + +The girl went closer and noticed a lock on the monster's chains. She realized that if she could find the key, she could release it from its prison. + +At first, she was scared but then she thought about what her mom had said. She was brave and, with a determined look on her face, she searched for the key. + +Luckily, she found it and, with a brave heart, she used it to release the monster. + +The modern girl had done the impossible and she felt so proud! +Once upon a time, there was a baby gorilla named Elly. She lived in the jungle with her family. Elly was happy and loved to play with the other animals. Every day, she would run and jump and climb. + +But one day, something changed. A new family of gorillas moved into the jungle and Elly was worried. These gorillas were bigger and stronger than Elly and they seemed very jealous of her. Elly started to stay close to her family, afraid of what might happen to her. + +For a few days, Elly did not play. She was too scared. But then, one morning, her family showed her something special. They had found a baby gorilla all by itself. Elly knew that she had to help and show the baby the same care that her family hadalways shown her. + +That day, Elly forgot her worries. She showed the baby how to play and how to be part of the family. Together they ran and jumped and laughed in the jungle. Elly knew that taking care of the baby had made her and the baby both very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her Dad. They had lots of fun playing together. One day, Dad asked the little girl if she wanted to make a plane. She was so excited and couldn't believe it. + +The little girl worked hard making her plane. She was so proud when she was finished. But then, something strange happened. + +The little girl heard a harsh voice outside. When she looked out the window, she saw a dark cloud. The voice said, "Give me your plane or something bad will happen." The little girl was scared and didn't know what to do. + +"Please don't take my plane," she said, "I worked so hard to make it. Dad will be so sad if it's gone." + +But the harsh voice wouldn't listen. It grabbed the plane and flew away with it. The little girl was so sad. She had lost her plane, and she would never get it back. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old. She loved music. She had a bright, red guitar. + +One day, the little girl decided to make a new guitar. She looked around and found some pale wood. It was perfect for building a guitar. + +The little girl worked hard on her guitar. She cut the pale wood and nailed it together. She sanded it and polished it until it was smooth and shiny. + +Finally, the little girl finished her guitar. It was perfect. She smiled and took it out to play. With her new pale guitar in hand, the little girl made beautiful music. +The little boy was tired. He yawned big and wide. His dog, who was very patient, watched him carefully. +The little boy felt sleepy and yawned again. He went outside and saw some wood. It looked interesting. +The boy touched the wood, feeling its texture. He gathered some and made it into a pile. +He looked at the wood and yawned one last time. He was feeling sleepy, so he put the wood aside and decided to take a nap. +The little boy lay down and fell asleep right away. The patient dog stayed nearby, keeping watch. +Once upon a time there were two brothers. The older brother was very persistent when it came to getting what he wanted. He wanted to have a playdate with the other children in the neighbourhood and the younger brother didn't want to go. The older brother begged and pleaded for the younger brother to go, but he still refused. + +The older brother became very frustrated. He came up with an idea. The older brother said he would supply the younger brother with lots of new toys and candies if he agreed to come to the playdate. The younger brother thought about it and was tempted by the offer. + +The younger brother eventually agreed and they went to the playdate. The younger brother had lots of fun with the other children and the older brother was pleased. He kept his promise and provided the younger brother with lots of toys and candies that he had promised. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and dad who had a baby. He was a happy little boy and he loved to go on visits to his grandparents. + +One day, his mom and dad went to visit his grandparents but they didn't bring him with them. He was sad and he felt like he was missing out. He wished he could have gone too. + +His grandparents were very old and one day, when his mom and dad went to visit them, they found out that his grandpa had become deaf. His grandpa wouldn't be able to hear them anymore. + +His parents were sad and they felt bad that they hadn't brought their little boy with them on their visit. They regretted not bringing him to meet his grandpa one last time. + +His mom and dad put aside any sadness and continued to go on visits and show their little boy all the special things that he could do. He was happy and so were the grownups. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jimmy. He had curly blond hair and was always ready for an adventure. +One day, Jimmy decided he would enter the magical forest. He was a bit scared, but very excited too. +Just then, an angel appeared right in front of him! The angel was very tall and dressed in a white robe. She spoke to Jimmy in a gentle voice, "Why have you come here, little one?" she asked. +Jimmy replied, "I wanted to explore the magical forest!" +The angel looked down at him and smiled. She said, "The forest can be a very difficult place, but I believe you have the courage and strength to face the challenges it presents." +Jimmy was a bit afraid, but he nodded and took a step forward into the forest. He was determined to find his courage and find out what the forest had to offer. +Wiping away a tear, the angel said goodbye to Jimmy and told him, "Good luck, little one. I will be watching from up above. Use your courage, and you will succeed." +Jimmy smiled and with a brave heart, stepped further into the forest. +Once there was a bright little girl called Coco. She was always eager to learn. One day, Coco was in the kitchen helping her mum make dinner. When it was time to start cooking, Coco was eager to help. + +Mum cooked with a big flame and Coco was fascinated. She wanted to touch the flame, so mum explained that she must never touch it and that it can burn her. Coco became curious and unsure what burning meant. Mum remembered that she had an experiment that could help. + +Mum put a bowl of cold milk onto the flame. As the flame got bigger, it began to heat the milk. After a few minutes the milk started to boil and then went black. Mum explained to Coco that when things get too hot, they can burn, just like the milk had. Coco never forgot this lesson, and always remembered to stay away from things that can burn. + +Moral: Be careful of things that can burn. +Once there was a princess who was looking for something special. She searched all over the palace, but she couldn't find what she was looking for. Suddenly, her mommy came in with a sweet switch. She said, "I have something special to offer you". The princess was very excited. She switched it on and it lit up like a thousand stars. She was very happy and said "Thank you mommy this is special". From that day forward the princess always looked at the switch with a sweet smile. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly cop. He patrolled the streets every day, making sure everyone was safe. At night, after a long day of work, he always came home to sleep well. He would lay his head on a soft pillow and soon he'd be fast asleep. Everyone in the town knew the jolly cop, and everyone loved him. He was always kind and helpful. + +One night, something special happened. As the jolly cop was about to go home to sleep, a big parade went past. All the people in the parade were smiling and having a good time. They were so loud and full of joy that it woke up the jolly cop from his sleep. + +He got out of bed and went to the window to watch the parade. Everyone in the parade said hello to the jolly cop and he waved back. He was so happy that he smiled and laughed. Even though he was tired after a long day at work, he stayed up to enjoy the parade. + +When the parade was over, he went back to bed and soon fell asleep. He had a happy dream about the parade and woke up with a smile on his face. The jolly cop had a wonderful night and thought that every night should be like this! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jim and Jen. Jim and Jen both liked to eat. +One day, they went to their favourite shop and spotted something they'd never seen before. It looked very fine. They both wanted to try it. + +Jim went first and he tasted it. It was so yummy! He said to Jen, "It tastes so fine! You must try it, Jen." + +Jen was excited. She tried it too and was delighted. She thought it was even finer than Jim had said. + +From that day on, whenever Jim and Jen wanted a snack, they both knew exactly where to go. They would always go to the shop for some of that very fine food. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had lots of luxury. He had a fancy car he liked driving around in, a big house to live in and lots of nice clothes to wear. + +One day, he decided to take a trip to the beach. He had a picnic blanket and some sandwiches he made, so he grabbed his things and headed out. + +When he got to the beach, he noticed that the sand was really rough. He was disappointed, but he wanted to have some fun. So he started to wipe the sand away with his hands, to make it smoother. + +He kept wiping, and soon the beach was much smoother. The man was happy with his work and decided to enjoy the beach. He spent the afternoon playing with his toys, eating his sandwiches and feeling the sunshine on his skin. He was really enjoying his luxury. + +At the end of the day, the man wiped all the sand off of his things and then packed up to go home. He was so happy that he was able to turn a rough beach into a luxury spot! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rose. Rose had a small pet dog called Spot. Spot was a yellow pup and he was very playful. One day, Spot was playing in the park with Rose. + +Suddenly, Spot started running really fast and he passed by a little boy. The boy started to shout, “That’s my ball!†Spot had the yellow ball between his teeth! + +Rose felt very sorry and asked, “What can we do?†+ +The boy said, “Can Spot give me back my ball?†+ +Rose said, “I’m sure he can. Spot will pass the ball back to you.†+ +Spot dropped the ball carefully beside the boy’s toe. The boy was so happy and said, “Thank you, Spot! You are very kind.†+ +Rose and Spot left the park , feeling happy. Rose smiled and said, “Remember, Spot, always pass things back to those who own them. It’s the kind thing to do.†+ +Spot barked in agreement and they went home, feeling good. +Mama was busy. She had lots of work to do. She worked all morning, but didn’t take any breaks. She was being careless. + +Mama began to get tired. She needed to rest. So she ordered her little one to take a nap. The little one was tired too and so they both had a rest. + +When they woke up, Mama wanted to finish her work. She ordered her little one to play in the garden. So the little one played in the garden while Mama worked inside. + +Mama worked and worked until the work was done. But the little one had been having too much fun and forgot to listen to Mama. When Mama was done, the little one was still playing. + +Mama was a bit angry. She said, “Little one, you must listen to me! I ordered you to help me with my work.†The little one was sorry for being so careless. +Jim was walking through the park on a lovely day when he saw something scattered all over the grass - presents! He picked one up, wrapped with a blue bow, and inside was a new toy. "Oh wow!" Jim exclaimed, "who scattered these presents here?". + +Just then, a little boy stepped out from behind a tree, holding a green bow. He said, "That was me! I had a plan. I wanted to give everyone a present today, so I scattered them around the park!" + +Jim was so happy. He thanked the little boy and said, "That's so kind of you, what's your name?". + +The little boy smiled and said, "People mostly call me Bobby, but my real name is Robert - Robert Yet. + +Jim told Bobby how he thought his plan was lovely and the two friends said goodbye, Bobby going on to spread joy and happiness to the other people in the park. + +Jim smiled as he watched Bobby go before walking off himself. +The sun was shining brightly as John was walking around his yard. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"John, please come here," said the voice. John was curious and followed the voice. It came from an old tree. + +"What do you want?" asked John. As soon as he finished the sentence, the tree said, "I have a task for you, but first you must answer a question for me." + +John thought for a moment, he was troubled about the task. "Alright I will answer," he said. + +"How many stars can you see in the sky?" asked the tree. John looked up into the sky and counted, "one, two, three, four, five..." + +All of a sudden, the sun disappeared and the sky opened to reveal thousands of stars. + +John was surprised. He gasped and said, "I can see a lot of stars!" + +The tree smiled and said, "Now that you've answered my question, I can tell you your task. You must collect as many of these stars as you can and put them in a jar. When you finish, return to me and I will show your final reward." + +John was excited! He ran around trying to collect as many stars as possible, putting them in his jar. When he was finished, he returned to the tree with his jar, full of stars. + +The tree thanked John +Once upon a time, there was a family of five. They were an adventurous bunch, always eager to explore the world around them. + +One day, the family decided to go for a nature walk, and as they strolled down the grassy path, they noticed something strange. A small tree was leaning over on one side and looked strange. + +“Oh my, what could have happened to this tree?†asked daddy. + +Mummy thought she had an idea. “Perhaps it was the wind that made the tree lean,†she said. + +The family agreed, and they all took turns leaning on the tree. They all found it exciting and fun! + +Soon the family continued on their nature walk, feeling the wind blowing in their hair. They laughed, smiled and enjoyed the day, feeling happy and adventurous. +One day, a little boy named Timmy was playing outside. He was being obedient, but he was a bit bored. Timmy wanted to have some fun, so he looked around. He saw a pond nearby, so he decided to slide down the hill that led to the pond. He yelled with excitement, "I'm gonna slide down to the pond!" + +When Timmy got to the top of the hill, he saw his mom at the bottom. She stepped out in front of him and said, "Timmy, don't slide down the hill. It's too dangerous." But Timmy was determined to slip and slide. + +Timmy's mom got angry, but Timmy wouldn't listen. He quickly started to slide down the hill. When he got near the bottom, he got too close to the pond and lost control, sliding right in! + +When he emerged from the chilly pond, his mom had a stern look on her face. She said, "Timmy, I told you not to slide down here because of the dangers you might face. You were only being disobedient, so please listen to me next time." + +Timmy felt really bad for not listening to his mom, and he knew that obedience was the best way to stay safe. From then on, Timmy was much more obedient to his mom and he never slide down to the pond again. +Once upon a time there lived a very sad and miserable queen. Every day she felt so sad and un-happy and she had no idea why. One day a little girl named Sally saw the queen crying and decided to see what was wrong. The queen told Sally that she had lost her special crown and was very upset. She had looked everywhere for it but couldn't find it. Sally was determined to help the queen and so she went out and searched all around the kingdom looking for it. After hours and hours of searching Sally finally found the queen's crown back in the castle. She ran as fast as she could and gave the crown back to the queen, who was so happy she had tears in her eyes. The queen gave Sally a big hug, thanked her and put the crown back on her head. From that day on the queen was always happy and the kingdom was a much brighter place. +Once there was a smart rabbit who liked to make things. She made lots of fun things such as blankets and dolls. One day she had an idea to make a zipper, so she got some supplies and got to work. She worked very hard and used all her intelligence to figure out how to make it. After a while she was successful - she had made a zipper! + +The zipper was so cool, it could zip up anything. She put it on her blanket to keep her warm, and on her doll as a decoration. Everyone was so impressed by her zipper creation! The rabbit smiled happily and that night she slept warmly with the zipper helping to keep her cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bird called Sammy. He was so small and had fluffy feathers that were different colours. Every day, Sammy flew in the sky and soared high above the trees. + +One day, Sammy heard beautiful singing coming from a building. He flew down to have a look, and saw that it was an opera theatre. Sammy watched the performers on the stage and loved their singing. He opened his wings and started flying all around the theatre. + +The performers were so amazed by Sammy’s flying. They all started clapping, and Sammy even flew around the audience. When the performance was finished, Sammy flew away and started soaring through the air. + +Every day, Sammy flew around and watched the opera performances. All the singers and the audience loved to watch Sammy soar above the theatre. He became so famous that everyone wanted to see him! +Tommy was a curious little boy. He looked in the mirror every day and thought about his world. He wanted to know everything he could! One day, Tommy decided he was going to learn something new. He looked in the mirror and was surprised by what he saw. He saw his big eyes and shiny nose and he knew he was special because he looked different. + +He kept looking into the mirror and wondered why he looked like this. He was so curious to know why he looked so different from the other kids. He asked his mom but she didn't seem to know either. Then Tommy asked his dad, who told him that he was unique and special just the way he was. This made Tommy happy and he knew that everyone was different and that he was special. +One day, a mom and her son were looking through a box of toys. The mom wanted to keep the box organized, but the boy just wanted to play! He pulled out a page of stickers and threw it on the ground. "No!" shouted the mom. "We must keep things organized!" The mom quickly picked up the page and put it back in the box. + +The boy was sad, but he didn't throw away the page again. He asked his mom to provide him with something else to do. She thought for a moment and then gave him a pile of blocks. The boy happily played with the blocks, carefully organizing them into towers. + +But suddenly, the page of stickers that the boy had thrown away earlier began to move! The page had come to life, and it quickly grew bigger and bigger. The page then flew up into the air and blew away the blocks the boy had organized. + +The mom and her son were shocked. They were so sad that the boy's hard work had been ruined. The mom knew that this bad thing had happened because they did not provide the page with the respect it deserved. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to speak to her mom and dad. One day she looked up at them with big eyes and said, "I have a wish!" + +Her mom and dad asked, "What is it?" The little girl said, "I want an expensive toy!" + +Her mom and dad laughed and said, "Unfortunately, that is too expensive for us right now." + +But then her grandma and grandpa appeared. They said, "We heard your wish, so here it is!" They gave the little girl a shiny new toy. + +The little girl was so happy! She smiled and said, "Thank you Grandma and Grandpa!" They gave her a big hug and the little girl never forgot her special wish. +One day, a disobedient boy wanted to complete a point. He didn't want to listen to anyone or do what they said. So he decided to do what he wanted. + +The boy started to climb a tall hill. He didn't realize that he wasn't allowed to go up there. But he continued to climb higher and higher until he reached the top. He thought he had completed his point. + +But then, a big gust of wind blew him off the edge! He fell from the top of the hill and got lost in the woods. + +The boy couldn't find his way back home. His parents were worried because he wasn't obedient. They searched and searched for days, but couldn't find the disobedient boy. + +He was gone and never seen again. +Tim was in his backyard looking up at the sky. He had never seen so many stars before. He gazed longingly at the twinkling lights in the sky. + +Suddenly, he heard a sound coming from the park next to his house. Tim ran over to the park to see what was going on. When he arrived, he noticed a group of people gathered around someone. + +He realized the person was a famous player! He was playing different tunes on his guitar. Everyone was mesmerized by his music, including Tim. He could not take his eyes off of him. + +When the player had finished, Tim clapped proudly - it was the loudest clap in the park! The player smiled and thanked everyone for coming. + +That night, Tim covered himself with his blanket and looked up at the sky. He couldn't believe how lucky he was to have seen a famous player. +John was very happy. He liked to work. Every day, he worked on his garden. He made it wide and good. He was proud of it. + +Then one day, something bad happened. The wind came in and it was too strong. All of the work John had done was ruined. Everything he had built was gone. + +John was very sad. He had worked so hard, but now all of his work was gone. He had no idea what to do. He looked around and everything was gone. His garden was ruined. + +John was very unhappy. All of his hard work had been wasted. He had no way to make everything wide and good again. He had no way to make it right. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog. He lived in the nearby pond and swam around all day long. The frog liked the pond, but he kept seeing a raven flying around it. The frog did not like this. He wanted the pond all to himself. + +One day, the frog decided to get rid of the raven. He built a wall of rocks around the pond, separating it from the raven. He thought he had won, but the raven was sneaky. + +The raven kept flying above the wall, looking down on the frog. The frog felt sad. He wanted the pond to be his own again. + +Suddenly, the frog had an idea. He grabbed some green paint, stirred it together and painted the wall. The wall now had a bright green colour. The frog thought it was beautiful. + +The raven could no longer see the frog in the pond, and he flew away. The frog was delighted! He had the pond all to himself again. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Simon and Jonathan. They were playing a fun game together outside. Jonathan liked to pretend he was a pirate and he had a fancy pirate ship. He said it was his and no one else could play with it. + +Simon tried to be kind, but he wanted to play with Jonathan's ship too. All of a sudden, Jonathan started to shout at Simon, "It's mine! No one can play with it!" + +Simon was sad and walked away. On the way home, he thought about how wrong it was for Jonathan to be so mean. He said to himself, "We should share our things with friends". + +Suddenly, he had an idea. When Simon returned, he started to build his own pirate ship with different materials that he found outside. Soon, he had a fancy pirate ship too! + +Jonathan changed his mind when he saw Simon's ship. He was impressed and wanted to play with both ships together. They became friends again and agreed to always share their things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake. Jake was very bored and so he decided to go jump in his backyard. + +As he began to jump, he heard one of his neighbors shouting at somebody. Jake wondered what was happening, so he jumped up higher to get a better look. + +He saw his neighbor trying to stop a strange man from running away. The man was trying to jump over the fence, but his neighbor was too fast. "Wait!" said the neighbor. "You have to go to jail!" + +Jake was very scared. What would the man do if he didn't go to jail? Jake shouted at the man, "Please don't jump over the fence. Go to jail and it won't be boring. Please!" + +The man stopped and looked at Jake for a moment. Then, he nodded and said, "Okay, little boy. I'm going to jail. Thank you for helping me." + +The neighbor smiled and thanked Jake for his help. Jake smiled back and continued to jump in his backyard until he grew tired and went inside the house. +Once there was a little girl named Jennifer. She went to the park with her dad and saw a big rag on the ground. She was fascinated by the rag, so she went closer. It was smelly and old. She picked it up and blinked. + +Then, something magical happened. The rag started to move and it turned into a huge, pink elephant. Jennifer was so surprised. She blinked again and the elephant blinked back. It was so excited to see her! + +The elephant and Jennifer played together for hours. They jumped, laughed, and ran around. Finally, it was time for the elephant to go. He hugged Jennifer goodbye, and disappeared in a blink of an eye. + +Jennifer was sad, but she was very happy to have made a new friend. Every time she saw a smelly old rag, she would blink and remember the magical time she spent with the elephant. +Once upon a time, there was a popular little boy who wore a bow around his waist. Everywhere he went, people admired his bow and asked him questions about it. He proudly told them that it had been given to him by a special person. + +One day, the little boy decided to take his bow off and give it away. The people around him were surprised and said, "Why?" But the little boy just smiled and waved goodbye as he walked away with a mysterious twinkle in his eye. + +The little boy was off on an adventure! He visited big cities and small towns all across the country, and everywhere he went, he gave away his bow to a special person. Over time, his bow became a symbol of kindness and friendship. + +Soon, people all over the country were wearing bows around their waist just like the little boy did. He was happy to have been so popular, and he was glad that his special bow had been shared with so many people. +Once there was a fat kitten called Max. He liked to speak a lot, so he was always meowing and purring. + +One day Max's mummy came to visit. She saw that Max was very fat, but she still spoke to him in a gentle voice. She asked how he was and then ruffled his fur. + +Max was so excited that he started speaking very loudly. He told his mummy about the day's adventures and the furry critters he had chased. + +His mummy laughed and said, "Max, my little fat kitten, don't speak so loud. You must be careful not to disturb the other animals in the neighbourhood." + +Max realised he had been too loud, so he decided to meow quietly and purr happily instead. He always remembered mummy's advice, and he spoke very softly from then on. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. Her parents were nervous because she never wanted to wash her hands. Whenever she was asked to use the soap, she would cry and refuse. + +One day, her parents decided to try something new. They said to Molly, "If you wash your hands with soap, we'll give you a treat!" + +Molly was excited to hear this. She quickly ran over to the sink and grabbed the soap. But when she tried to use it, she just made a huge mess and started to cry. + +Her parents were very frustrated. They sat her down and said, "Molly, if you don't try to use the soap, you won't get the treat." + +Molly was so nervous. She tried with all her might to use the soap. After a few attempts, she finally managed to keep it steady and rub her hands together with it. + +When she was done, her mom and dad cheered. They hugged Molly tightly and said, "You did it! Here's your treat!" + +Molly was so happy, she smiled from ear to ear. From then on, she never had a problem washing her hands with soap. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a small country. Her name was Sally and she was very cute. She liked to play in the meadows and explore the forests. + +One day she wanted to find out more of what her country had to offer her. So she grabbed her backpack and off she went. + +Sally soon came across a little lake with a beach around it. As she walked up to the lake, she saw something out of the corner of her eye. It was a cute little puppy! + +She quickly ran up to the puppy and said, "Hello! What's your name?" + +The puppy replied, "My name is Woofy and I live around here. Would you like to keep me as a friend?" + +Sally laughed and said, "Yes! I would love to keep you as my friend!" + +So Sally and Woofy played together all day and explored the countryside. They had lots of fun and kept each other company. + +The end. +Once there were two best friends. Both were named Bob. Bob and Bob liked to play together everyday. One day, Bob and Bob decided to go on a picnic. + +They packed up their food and other items into a big boot. The boot was perfect - it held everything they needed for their picnic. + +Off they went, feeling excited. As they walked, they talked to each other. Soon, they had stopped looking at where they were going and stopped paying attention. + +Suddenly, they noticed that the ground was very wet. Then they realised that they had walked into a lake! They had been having so much fun talking, that they hadn't noticed where they were going. + +Bob and Bob had to go back home and take off their soaking wet clothes and pack their boot for the next time. + +Moral: It is always important to pay attention to where you are going in life - it will save you from mistakes. +One day, a little girl and her mommy were walking in the park. They walked until they came to a big hedge. The hedge was so high that the little girl couldn't see over it! + +The little girl wanted to see what was on the other side. So her mommy said, "Why don't you try to lift me up so I can see over it?" The little girl smiled and said, "Ok!" + +The little girl took hold of her mommy and lifted her up. When her mommy got to the top of the hedge, she looked over to the other side. She was glad to see a huge play area filled with swings and slides. + +The little girl was so glad that she could help her mommy. Then she and her mommy spent the rest of the afternoon playing in the play area. +A boy walked outside on a sunny day. He heard somebody playing a flute. + +He looked around and saw an elderly man sitting in the park. The man was playing the flute and singing. It sounded so sweet. + +Then, the clouds started to get dark and the sky became gray. The boy felt raindrops on his face. He ran to a nearby shop, so he could stay out of the rain. + +The rain kept coming down. Suddenly, he heard the sound of the flute again. He ran back to the park and saw that the elderly man was still playing and singing in the rain! The boy started to dance and he was very happy. + +The rain stopped and the sun started to shine again. The elderly man stopped playing the flute and said goodbye. The boy thanked him, smiled and waved goodbye. +Once upon a time there lived a little bear. She was an ancient bear, but very wise. She lived in a cave deep in the woods. + +One day, the bear had an idea. She wanted to own something that no other bear had ever owned. She thought and thought and soon realized what her unique possession should be: a beautiful, shiny jewel! + +The bear decided she wanted to go find the jewel. She set off at once. After a long journey, she finally came across a tall mountain. + +At the very top of the mountain was a huge, ancient tree. The bear was very excited. She said out loud, "Oh, this must be where the jewel is! But how will I get up there?" + +Suddenly, she felt a gentle breeze on her face that smelled of magic. She looked up and noticed a small window in the tree trunk. She hopped up and looked inside. To her surprise, there was a bright, shining jewel! + +The bear quickly climbed inside and took the jewel. She had finally found her own special possession! With a big smile, the bear headed home and never looked back. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to cut. She liked to cut paper and shapes, and even her own hair! She was cut-happy! + +One day, the girl found a green piece of paper with her name on it. The name was written in big blocky letters. The girl was excited to find the paper and she wanted to cut it up right away. So, she grabbed her scissors and cut the paper into lots of little pieces. + +When she finished cutting, the girl was proud of her work. She had made something with her name on it, and it was all green! She thought it was so clever and fun. Even though it was made of little pieces, it still showed her name in big letters. + +The girl kept the green paper in her pocket and showed it to her friends every day. She was so proud of her cut-happy creation! +Once upon a time there was a car named Sammy. Sammy was a special car. It was so cute and loved to park. One day Sammy drove to the store to get some yarn. + +When Sammy arrived at the store, the salesperson showed him all the yarn. There were so many colors—blue, pink, yellow, and green. Sammy was so excited! He picked out a nice pink yarn. + +Next, Sammy went to look for a place to park. He found the perfect spot under a big tree. Sammy parked his car and hopped out. He opened the door and grabbed the yarn. With a big smile, Sammy drove off. + +He drove home in his car and made something special with the yarn. It was a very cute pink hat for his brother! Sammy was so proud to have such a special car. He was even prouder of the hat he made for his brother! +Once upon a time there was a jolly bear. He was walking through the forest when he saw a word stuck in a tree. He just couldn't leave it there, so the bear decided to rescue it. + +He reached for the word and tried to pull it out but the word was too strong and he couldn't move it. He tried again and again but it felt like the word wasn't going to move. + +The bear thought of a plan. He called out to his friends in the forest and they all came running to help. Together they tugged and pulled and finally the word came out of the tree. + +The bear was so happy to see his friends and they were happy too. Together they cheered and the bear thanked everybody for their help. + +The bear proudly held the word and waved it around in the air. Everyone was jolly and the bear felt very proud of his rescue. +Once upon a time there was a thoughtful musician. He loved to play his music for everyone to hear. He always made sure that his performances were perfect and complete. One day, he decided to perform a special show for his three year old friend. + +When the musician arrived, the three year old was so excited! They danced and sang along to the music and it was so much fun. Just as the musician was about to finish the performance, something bad happened. + +The musician accidently messed up and it was not complete. The three year old became very sad and started to cry. They said to the musician, "My show wasn't finished! I wanted it to be perfect". + +The musician felt so bad and wished he had known. He said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you". He hugged the three year old and said, "Let's try again tomorrow, ok?". The three year old nodded and the musician left. + +The two were not able to make things perfect, but the musician was still thoughtful. The three year old will never forget how much fun they had that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who wanted to soar. He would look up at the sky and imagine how it would feel to fly, but it seemed impossible. + +One day, the little mouse noticed the dark clouds gathering in the sky. He knew it was the perfect chance to try to soar. So the mouse took a deep breath and spread his arms wide like wings. + +He leaped off the ground and started to flap his arms up and down. Suddenly, he felt himself lifted off the ground and into the sky. Flying high and fast, the mouse didn't even have time to get scared. + +The mouse soared higher and higher until he saw the bright sunshine on the other side of the dark clouds. He laughed as he flew through the sky, feeling the wind under his wings. When the adventure was over, he was back on the ground with a big smile on his face. + +The little mouse had done it! He had soared in the sky with no help from anyone else. +Once upon a time there was a hunter who was looking for food in the woods. The hunter was walking through the thick trees when he noticed something heavy on the ground. He leaned down and saw that it was a big log. The hunter thought the log would make a great fire so he started to rub two sticks together and the log began to burn. + +Suddenly, the hunter heard a noise and saw a wild animal charging at him. The hunter was scared and he started to run away as fast as he could. Unfortunately, he didn't notice the burning log and ran straight into it! The hunter felt the heat of the fire on his skin and had to jump out of the way to avoid getting hurt. + +The hunter was relieved that he was safe and quickly put out the fire before the wild animal reached him. He never made the same mistake again and from that day on the hunter was more careful when looking for food in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a small crocodile. It swam in a big lake. Every day the lake was very tidy - there was nothing to make a mess. + +One day the crocodile rushed away from the lake. It wanted to go on an adventure. He swam as fast as he could. He went under lily pads, through narrow tunnels and over little rocks. The water felt so nice and cool! + +He was so happy exploring the lake, he did not want the day to end. He could see lots of colours and the water was so shiny. + +But then it was time to go back home. He rushed back to the lake, ready for another day of adventure. He made sure to leave the lake tidy, just as it had been when he left. +Billy was a wild 3 year-old. He was always running around, exploring and creating a lot of noise. One day, his mom said to him, "Billy, listen carefully. I have something special for you." + +She gave him a small patch with a picture of a bear on it. "This patch is for you," she said. + +Billy was so excited. He jumped up and down and yelled, "I love it!" + +His mom said, "Now remember, Billy, you need to listen when I tell you something important." + +Billy nodded and said, "OK, Mommy." + +So, every time his mom told him something important, he listened carefully. He wanted to make sure he remembered what she said so he could wear his patch with pride. + +Billy was so happy to have a patch of his very own. It was so wild and fun! +Once upon a time, there was a doll named Jo. Jo loved to play and explore all day. She was an independent doll, and often went out for walks by herself. Everyone in the village admired her for her autonomy. + +One day, when Jo was out on her walk, a gust of wind shouted from behind her. Startled, Jo stumbled forward until she fell onto the ground. Jo rubbed her head and looked around in shock. In that moment, she noticed a strange pebble nearby. She saw it glowing and quickly realized it was a magic pebble. + +Although Jo was scared, she was determined to prove to the village she was independent. She picked up the pebble and quickly put it in her bag. Jo then continued her walk until she went back home. + +In the days to come, Jo and the magic pebble became the best of friends. Whenever Jo was feeling scared or uncertain, she’d rub the pebble and it would give her courage and strength. Everyone in the village was amazed at how independent Jo had become. +Once upon a time, there was a robot named Tom. Tom was a very special robot. He was very high, and could do many things. One day Tom was playing with a little boy named Joe. Joe was a happy 3 year old. + +Joe said to Tom, "Let's have a race. Can you race?" +Tom said, "Yes, I can race." + +Joe and Tom started to run to the finish line. Joe was running very fast, but Tom was running even faster! Soon, Tom started to get too high, and he flew away into the sky! + +Joe started to cry. He shouted and shouted, but Tom was gone. Joe was sad he had lost his robot friend. Joe was very sad, and that was the end. +Once upon a time, there was a special beach where magic happened every day. Every morning, a small boat floated to the shore. The boat wasn't ordinary; it was filled with happiness and fun. + +The boat stayed next to the shore for a little while. Everyone in the boat would welcome the new day. After a few moments, the boat would begin to move away from the shore and the people would wave goodbye. + +The boat was filled with lots of wonderful things, like toys and food and books. Every day, something different would come out of the boat. Life on the shore was never ordinary. + +The shore was a great place to be. People were always excited to welcome a new day and see what the boat brought them. They never knew what to expect! + +Life on the shore was magical and the people felt blessed to live there. They were excited for every morning, when the boat arrived with a new surprise. That's the story of the magical shore. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl. Her name was Maya. Every day she liked to collect things. She collected pretty flowers and colorful rocks. + +One day Maya decided to do something different. She wanted to try yoga. So she went outside and started doing some yoga moves. She was happy when she was stretching and bending. + +Maya enjoyed doing yoga so much that she decided to collect yoga moves. Every day she collected one new yoga move. Soon she could do lots of different yoga moves. + +Maya was so happy that she was able to do so many yoga moves. She smiled and laughed every time she did one. She was happy for the rest of the day. + +The End. +Once there was a boy called Tom. Tom was three years old, and he liked to read stories. Every night, his mommy would read him books in his bedroom. + +Tom had lots of memories of reading stories with his mommy. He remembered all the words, and how his mommy smiled when he said them. + +Tom liked all sorts of books. But his favourite, his very bestest favourite, was the one about the little gray mouse. + +The little gray mouse was in love, and he wanted to find his special someone. So he followed his heart and went on a big adventure far away. + +Tom laughed whenever he read that story. He remembered it in his heart forever. It made him happy, every time he read it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jacky. She was so excited for Christmas, so she got dressed in her favourite pink dress. She put on her favourite bow and skipped to the living room. On her way, she saw something peculiar. + +Jacky kneeled down to get a closer look and saw a small pink box with a ribbon around it. She tried to open it, but it was tightly taped shut. She tried harder and that's when she heard her mom calling her. She quickly ran over to her mom, forgetting all about the little pink box. + +Christmas morning finally arrived and Jacky ran to the living room to open all of her presents. Suddenly, she remembered the pink box. She got down on her knees and took off the ribbon. Inside the box, Jacky was surprised to find a soft pink skin that fit perfectly around her arm. She gasped with joy, excited to wear it. + +Little did Jacky know, the pink skin was actually a watch and it was a special present from her mom. Every time Jacky looked at the pink skin, it made her smile. She would always remember her special Christmas morning. +Once there were two friends, Sarah and Mary. Mary was always hungry, so Sarah made her a promise. She said, "I will give you some food." Mary was so excited, she couldn't believe it. + +Sarah went to the kitchen and found some yummy food. She put the food on a plate and carried it to the table. She looked at Mary and said, "This food will make you not hungry." + +Mary thanked Sarah and started to eat. Soon she was full and happy. Sarah smiled and said, "I am so glad you are not hungry now." + +Mary wiped her hands on her shirt and smiled back. Sarah saw this and agreed to help. She got a wet cloth and wiped them for her. Now Mary's hands were clean and dry. + +Both girls hugged and said, "Friends are the best." They hugged again and knew that the promise was kept. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to play at the beach. The sand was so soft and the sun was so bright. They always had lots of fun together. + +One day, the friends wanted to explore a different part of the beach. So, they decided to take a walk down the beach and see what new things they could find. + +But, one friend was not sure. She did not trust to take such a long walk and she was scared. The other friend said, "Come on, let's go together. I will protect you, I promise." + +The first friend thought a while, then finally agreed. Together they walked and saw many wonderful things. They explored and had lots of fun, and the first friend realized she could trust her friend. + +At the end of the day, they were so happy and felt very brave. They agreed to always trust each other and to go explore together, no matter how scared they were. +Sam and Ben were swimming in the lake. Sam said to Ben "Let's race to the other side!". Ben smiled, he was excited to race his best friend. + +They both jumped into the water and began swimming with their strong muscles. Sam was getting very close to the other side of the lake. Ben saw this and started to swim faster. + +When they both reached the other side Ben had won the race! Sam smiled, but he was very frustrated. He said to Ben "That was not fair! You used your muscles selfishly and won!" + +Ben laughed, he knew he had been a bit selfish. Suddenly Sam had a great idea. He said "Let's race again. This time, I'll try to be as fast as you with my own muscles." + +They raced again - and this time it was close! But in the end Sam won, he was a true champion! Ben was so happy for him, he was proud that his best friend could win with his own muscles. + +The two best friends found a nice spot to relax and enjoy the summer sun. They were both proud of each other's swimming skills. It was the best day! +Once upon a time there was a family who went to get a new thing. It was big and white and it hummed like a bee. + +The family was very excited. Daddy said it was very smart and would help them keep things cool. It was his special surprise. + +Mommy said it was the fridge and it was the most important thing of all! She said it would keep their food cold and tasty. + +The family couldn't wait to get the smart fridge. Soon enough, the smart fridge was all set up in the kitchen. All their friends were impressed. + +Every morning, the kids got their breakfast from the smart fridge. They were so happy that Daddy had chosen the perfect surprise. +Once there was a boy. He had a camera. He wanted to take a picture with it. He went to the park with his camera. He was looking for something to take a picture of. Suddenly he saw a hard rock. He thought it would make a nice picture. So he decided to bring it home with him. When he got home he showed it to his mom. But his mom was not happy. She said it was wrong to take things from the park. She said he had to bring it back to the park. The boy was very sad and he didn't know what to do. So he went back to the park. But when he got there, it was too late. The hard rock was gone. He was very sad and he never took the picture. +Danny was a young boy who wanted an onion. He went outside and began to look for one. He spotted a big, green onion in the garden and was so excited! He ran over to it and stretched out his arm to take it, but it was just a bit too high. He tried and tried to reach it, but he just couldn't. + +Danny was disappointed, but he wasn't ready to give up. He thought of a plan and ran inside to get help. He asked his mum if she could get it for him. His mum smiled and said yes. She climbed up the ladder, reached the onion, then handed it back to Danny. The little boy was so happy! + +Danny was very proud of himself for coming up with such an idea. Now he had the onion and he could do whatever he wanted with it. Danny decided to make his own onion soup. He chopped it up, put it in a pan with some water and then boiled it. It smelled delicious! + +Danny was so happy that his idea worked. He put a bowl of onion soup by the table for dinner. He was too young to cook it all by himself, but it tasted great and he was proud of himself for getting the onion. +Once upon a time, two friends called Abbi and Sam were walking in the park. It was a really beautiful day, and they were feeling so happy. + +Suddenly, Abbi saw something brilliant! It was a big yellow toy car that had the ability to reverse! She was so excited, and she quickly raced over to it. + +"Wow!" shouted Sam. "It's amazing! Can I have a go too?" + +Abbi smiled and nodded, and together they took turns reversing the car around in circles. They laughed and giggled as they went round and round until they were exhausted. + +Suddenly, Abbi's tummy started to rumble. "I'm so hungry!" she said. + +Sam laughed. "Me too! Let's go get some food." + +So the two friends set off to find some food. When they found some delicious snacks, they sat down in the park and enjoyed their brilliant snacks. + +Abbi and Sam laughed and laughed as they ate, and they had the most wonderful day. What a brilliant day they had in the park! +Once upon a time there was a bald judge. He was very wise, and always tried to be fair. Every day he would sit on his big chair and lay down his law. + +One day a little 3 year old boy came to the judge. He was scared of the big courtroom, but the judge had a gentle smile on his face. He asked the little boy what was wrong. + +The little boy told the judge that his sister had taken his toy. She wouldn't give it back no matter what he did. He asked the judge to help him get it back. + +The judge smiled and asked the brother and sister to lay down on the floor. He asked them both to tell the truth. The little girl told the judge that she had taken the toy and she was sorry. + +The judge said that she should give the toy back to her brother. She did, and the little boy was happy again. The judge smiled, happy that justice had been served. +Once upon a time there was an enormous oven. It was so big, the whole family wanted to ride in it together. But the the oven was too small for everyone. + +"Please Mama can I ride in the oven too?" asked the 3 year old girl. + +Mama looked at her and said, "No sweetheart, the oven is too small. It's only big enough for two people." + +The 3 year old girl was so sad she started to cry. But then, she had an idea. "Can I ride on top of the oven instead?" she asked. + +Mama laughed and said, "Yes, that's a much better idea! You can ride on top and it'll be even more fun". + +So the 3 year old girl climbed on top of the enormous oven and she rode around the house, feeling very proud of her idea. She laughed and waved to everyone as she rode around the big house. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam. He was a very proud boy. He had a goal to sail a boat. + +So one day he went with his mom to the beach. He found a boat and jumped in. Sam started to sail the boat away. + +But then he saw a big wave and he got scared. He began to lie down in the boat. The wave was too big and the boat started to rock. But Sam was very brave and he held on. + +In the end, Sam was able to sail the boat. He was so proud that he did it. He learned that with hard work, you can reach your goal. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a boy and a girl. They were going on a long journey. As they walked they noticed a very long line and they were both curious. They walked along the line and saw people queuing up. The girl wanted to join but the boy was frightened. + +The girl whispered, "Let's join the line. I guess we will find out what is happening". The boy was scared but the girl was very brave. Finally, the boy agreed and they both joined the line. As they queued up, they realised that everyone was getting a free toy. + +The boy was very happy as he finally had something that he asked for. He was also very surprised to know that it was free. He was glad that he did not listen to his frightened thoughts and followed his brave friend. + +The moral of the story is: sometimes taking a chance can bring you good luck. So, always be brave and never be too frightened to try something new. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She called her best friend on the phone. They were going to play in the garden. She was so excited that she started to jump up and down. + +Suddenly she heard a loud noise. Her friend was scared and had to go. She said goodbye and left in a rush. + +The little girl was alone. She felt scared. She started to jump up and down again. She was hoping to feel braver. + +Then she heard it again - the loud noise! She ran to the phone and called her friend. He said it was just a frog. The little girl was so happy and relieved. + +She and her friend laughed and played in the garden all day. She was no longer scared. They had a wonderful time! +Once there was a little boy named Jake. Jake loved to play outside. One day, Jake wanted to play in the street. + +He went outside and looked at the traffic. Cars were going fast and then they stopped. Jake wanted to rub the cars so he jumped up and down. + +He got close to the cars and started to rub them. The cars felt very smooth. But then he smelled something sour. + +It was an old car that was parked nearby. The car had a sour smell which made Jake's nose scrunch up. He decided it was time to go inside and play with his toys. + +But Jake had a great time rubbing the cars. He didn't forget his adventure in the street. He knew he wouldn't ever forget that experience. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Beth. Beth was bold and dependable and everyone in the village knew it. +One day she decided to go explore the woods on the edge of the village. As she walked through the trees, she saw a beautiful bird. Beth almost wanted to touch it, but she didn't dare. +Instead she asked the bird, "Why are you so dependable and free?". The bird looked at her with big eyes and said, "Why don't you come and fly with me?". +Beth was so excited and said, "Yes, I'd love to!" She jumped into the air and started to fly around with the bird. They flew high in the sky and had a wonderful time together. +When it was time to go home, she waved goodbye to the bird and said, "Come back again soon". The bird smiled and flew away into the sunset. Beth ran back home to tell her family about her incredible adventure with the dependable bird. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Millie. She wanted to explore and wanted to see what was beyond the river near her house. + +One day after school, Millie asked her parents if she could cross the river. Her cheerful parents said, "Yes, of course!" + +So, Millie packed a bag with some snacks and off she went. She had to be careful, for the river was deep and wide. + +Once she had crossed the river, she saw a big, green hill. Millie had never seen it before. She asked a young rabbit who lived nearby if this was her first time there. The rabbit replied, "Yes, it is!" + +Millie was so happy! She raced up the hill and found a tall tree with many different kinds of colourful fruits. She plucked some from the branches and had a grand picnic with the rabbit. + +The day was so fun, and Millie went home happy and content. She promised the rabbit that she'd come back again soon. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters, Jo and Jane. Jo loved to dive into the pool whenever she had the chance, but Jane always said no. + +One day, as the two sisters were at the pool, it started to rain. Jo didn't mind, but Jane said it was too cold and wet to go for a swim. But Jo was a brave girl, and she said she didn't care if it was rainy – she wanted to dive! + +"Go ahead," said Jane, "But be careful – the water looks a bit dirty." + +Jo dived into the pool, and immediately she saw that the water was very dirty! She swam to the surface and said, "See, I told you it was safe!" + +Jane laughed and said, "Good thing you listened to me and made sure you knew what you were doing first!" + +The moral of the story is that if you act impulsively and take risks, you might miss out on something important. It's important to use common sense and listen to advice before taking a big leap. +Once upon a time, there was a black staff. It was very special and powerful. Everyone wanted to borrow it. + +One day, a little three year old boy asked his mom if he could borrow the black staff. His mom said yes but warned him to be careful. + +The little boy happily took the staff, but he couldn't figure out how to get it to work. He tried everything but nothing worked. + +He started to get frustrated and he was about to give up. Then he remembered something his mom told him. He used his imagination and suddenly the staff started to glow. + +The staff was magical and gave the little boy the power to do anything he wanted. He used the staff to make all of his dreams come true! + +The little boy was so happy that he thanked his mom for letting him borrow the black staff. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, she found an old tire by the side of the road. It was filthy and dusty. But she decided to eat it anyway. + +It didn’t taste very good, so she stopped after a few bites. Then, she thought about how to make it better. She ran back to her house and took some syrup from the kitchen. She poured the syrup all over the tire and then ate it again. + +Much better! Now the tire was sweet and sticky, and Lucy could eat it all. She told her mom about how she had made a new snack, and they laughed together. Now Lucy always has a sweet tire snack ready when she wants it. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Matt. He was 3 years old and loved his family very much. Every day he went to school and put on his school uniform. It made him feel very grown up. + +At school, Matt's teacher was very kind to him. She was always smiling and she made him feel safe. He liked coming to school with his friends and playing with his toys. + +One day when Matt was in his school uniform, he saw something that made him feel very happy. It was an adorable little puppy! He wanted to pet it and play with it, but he didn't want to get his uniform dirty. + +Matt asked his teacher if the puppy could come to school with him sometimes so he could play with it. The teacher said yes and the puppy became a regular guest at the school. + +Every day, Matt and the puppy would have so much fun together. Everyone in the school thought they were so adorable and the other children would always ask to pet the puppy. + +Matt loved having the puppy at school and he always felt so happy when they were together. It made him feel like he was part of a big, special family. +Once upon a time, there lived a bright prince. He lived in a big palace and had many servants. One day, the prince woke up feeling sick. He called for his servants, and ordered them to bring a thermometer. + +The servants took the thermometer and weighed it carefully. The prince saw this and asked, "Why do you weigh it?" + +The servants said, "Sire, we weigh it to make sure it is the right size for you. We need to make sure it works correctly." + +The prince nodded with approval and the thermometer was placed under his tongue. After a few minutes, the thermometer showed that he was sick. + +The moral of the story is: Always be careful with things so that they will work correctly. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Danny and Julie. They loved to play together in the garden. + +One day Danny decided to get a ball and they both started to bounce it around. They were having so much fun, but then Danny lost control of the ball and it hit Julie. She started to cry and feel pain in her leg. + +Danny was feeling very sad. He sat down next to Julie and hugged her. He asked her, "Why are you crying?" + +Julie replied, "I feel pain in my leg." Danny knew he had to help. He put his hands on the spot where Julie felt pain and rubbed it gently. + +Julie started to feel better. She wiped her eyes and smiled. Danny was so happy to see his best friend smile again. He was so relieved that his hands were useful and could help her. + +The two friends hugged and continued playing in the garden. They never forgot how useful it was to have a caring friend. +Once upon a time there was a fat melon. The melon wanted someone to pick him and forgive him. But no one came. Until one day, a three year old boy came with a basket. He was excited to pick the melon, so he grabbed it and said, "I forgive you." + +The melon was so happy and thanked the boy. The boy smiled and promised the melon he would take great care of him. He put the melon in his basket and went home with it. + +The three year old ate the melon and it was the sweetest melon he had ever tasted. He thanked the melon for teaching him the importance of forgiving. From then on, he promised himself to be kind and forgiving, just like the melon. +Once there was a boy named Jack. Jack liked to jog in the morning. One day, he decided to go on a special jog. He wanted to jog for a whole inch! That seemed very interesting to him. + +Jack put on his running shoes and started jogging. He jogged and jogged and jogged. He went around the block five times! Finally, Jack had reached one inch. He was so proud of himself. + +Jack stopped to catch his breath. He looked around and saw that he was in a totally different place. It was so big! He was so excited to explore and learn more. + +Jack continued to jog around the new area. He saw so many interesting things. He passed by trees, animals and flowers. He even saw a little creek! Jack jogged and jogged until he finally found his way back home. + +He was so happy that he decided to take a special jog. It was the most interesting and exciting jog he ever took! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy. He was a very ignorant boy who didn't know anything about the world. One day, the boy wanted to explore and find out more about the world. + +So, he went out into the garden. He saw lots of things he didn't know the names of. He was completely amazed. + +Suddenly, he saw a flower and he noticed it was different to all the others. He kneeled down in front of it and he looked at it closely. He was so interested in the flower and started to pay more attention to all the things around him. + +The boy smiled and felt very happy. He had learned something very important on this special day. From then on the boy never felt so ignorant again. +One morning, Jack woke up feeling grateful. He sighed and said hello to the sun, shining through his window. He put on his shoes and went outside. It was a beautiful morning. There were bees buzzing in the air and birds singing in the trees. Jack smiled and took a big breath of fresh air. He saw his neighbor Mrs. Lacey working in her garden. She waved hello and Jack waved back. He felt so lucky to have such an amazing view in the morning. Jack sighed one more time before running off to play with his friends. It was going to be a happy day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susie. She loved to explore the world with her big brother. One night they decided to go out on an adventure. + +Susie put on her coat and grabbed her bin. She was excited and her heart was thumping. They walked to the park and when they arrived, Susie saw something scary and spicy. + +At first, she was scared, but her brother told her it was just a fiery dragon, made of spicy spices. Susie was brave and she wasn't scared anymore. + +Together, they put it in the bin and ran away, laughing and holding hands. Susie was so happy she had gone on an adventure with her brother. +Once upon a time, two people named Jack and Jane lived near each other. They were very good friends and did many things together. One day, Jack asked Jane if she wanted to marry him. Jane was very surprised but she was also very excited. She said yes! + +One night, Jane and Jack decided to take a walk around their neighborhood. As they strolled, they came across a long cable lying on the ground. Jane thought it was funny to see a cable lying in the middle of the street, so they decided to follow it. + +As they followed the cable, it led them right to a sweet shop. Jack told Jane to look around. Jane found a delicious chocolate cake and Jack's eyes lit up. Jack bought the cake and handed it to Jane. Jane was so happy she said they could have it together. + +Jack and Jane had a great time eating the cake and talking. As they were talking, Jack pulled something out of his pocket. He then got down on one knee and asked Jane if she wanted to marry him. Jane was so happy she said yes again! + +So Jack and Jane got married and lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to tell her mom something. She was so excited, so she ran to the kitchen where her mom stood, stirring something in a big pot. + +"Mama, mama! I want to tell you a secret!" said the little girl. + +Her mom nodded, "What is it?". + +The little girl said, "I want to show you something really cool tomorrow!". + +Her mom nodded, "If you are flexible and do what you are supposed to do today, I'll give you a special treat tomorrow". + +The little girl agreed, and all day she was very good. When dinnertime came, she was sure she would get her treat! + +But at the end of the day when she went to ask her mom for her treat, her mom said, "I'm sorry, but that treat isn't for you anymore. Someone else needed it more than you did." + +The little girl was so disappointed. But by not being flexible, she had missed out. The moral of this story is that sometimes you've got to be flexible, or you might miss a treat! +One day a little girl named Jane wanted to play soccer. She looked out the window and she saw the sun was shining. Jane put on her soccer shoes and stretched her arms and legs. + +As she opened the door, Jane heard a very noisy sound nearby. She decided to go outside and see what it was. + +When she looked in the street, Jane saw a strange man taking oil from his car and pouring it on the ground. Jane asked him what he was doing and he smiled at her. + +The man said, "I'm fixing my car, so it will run faster. Don't worry, you are gonna love it!" + +Jane wondered why the man was taking oil from his car, but she was excited to see what he was going to do. + +The man finished his work and started the car. Jane was amazed at how fast it ran. She smiled and said to the man, "I think I'm gonna love it!" + +The man smiled and said, "You will love it even more when I take you and the car for a drive! Now, let's go! Hop in!" + +Jane was so excited that she couldn't stand still. She got in the car and the man drove off. Jane loved the ride and she couldn't wait to go for more rides with the noisy old car and its helpful driver. +Once upon a time, there were two friends -- a dog and a rabbit. They wanted to have some fun so they decided to race! + +The dog started running quickly to the west, but then he got tired. The rabbit was running faster and he made it to the west first! + +The rabbit was very happy. He had won the race! He was so excited that he started jumping around in an orange circle in the sunny field. + +The dog was sad that he lost the race, but he was happy for his friend. The rabbit said he wanted to race again soon so the dog was excited to try again. + +The happy friends continued playing together in the orange field in the west. They had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. He loved walking on the track. He would jump and hop around, feeling happy and free. + +Today was different. The track was very difficult because of the big piles of leaves and twigs on it. Rabbit thought he’d work up a sweat! He started walking up the hill. + +Suddenly a big black cat came out from behind a tree. It started walking on the track too! Little Rabbit was nervous. + +“Who are you?†asked Rabbit. + +“I am Cat, and I am very brave! I can climb any track, no matter how difficult it is!†said Cat. + +Rabbit hopped and jumped with Cat, going over piles of leaves and twigs. The track suddenly became easy! Rabbit and Cat walked together, laughing and having fun. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to know what "normal" meant. So she asked her daddy to explain. Daddy smiled and said, "Normal is when something is the same as most other things, like how all people have two eyes." The little girl frowned and asked, "But why is it normal? What if I wanted to have more eyes?" Daddy smiled again and said that having more than two eyes wasn't normal but it didn't mean it was bad. It just meant it was different. That made the little girl smile and she said, "I like being different!" Daddy hugged her and said, "Me too!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had been waiting for something special to arrive. + +One day, it came! They opened the box and found a big pot of jelly inside. It was a very special jelly, because it was spicy! + +The mom, dad and their little girl were so excited about the spicy jelly. They had a big jar of crackers and the little girl put some on the plate. + +They all enjoyed eating the spicy jelly and the crackers, with lots of laughs and smiles. It was yummy! + +Soon, they were all full and happy. The spicy jelly had made their day special. + +The End. +Once there was a very intelligent dog. His name was Max. He wanted to escape from the yard. So he searched for an open gate. He looked high and low, but he couldn't find any! + +Max was getting very frustrated. Then he remembered one of his teacher's lessons. He had taught Max to be very clever. Max used his intelligence to find a way out. He spotted some bushes over by the fence. + +Slowly and quietly Max made his way through the bushes and was soon free. He was so excited! He wasted no time in running away. He raced through the streets, up and down the hills. Max had escaped! + +Max kept running until he was far away from home. He was glad that he had used his intelligence to be able to escape. He was now living a very happy life with lots of freedom. +Once, there was a pot in a garden. It was a boring pot, standing still every day. + +One day, a little girl came across the pot. She said, "Hello, pot!" But the pot did not say anything back. + +The little girl was disappointed. She said, "Oh, you're so boring, pot!" + +The pot did not like that. So it said back, "I'm not boring! I'm an adventure!" + +And with that, the pot and the little girl had a fun adventure in the garden. They laughed and played together all day! +Mum promised to buy a notebook for Sarah. Sarah was excited and her eyes shone with happiness. She had never had her own notebook before. + +The next day Sarah and Mum went to the store. Sarah saw a bright yellow notebook on the shelf and knew that was the one she wanted. She ran over and picked it up. On the front was a picture of a butterfly and it made Sarah smile. + +Mum said they would buy it. Sarah was so happy she gave Mum a big hug. + +At home Mum gave Sarah the notebook. It had a clear plastic cover so Sarah could see the butterfly on the front. Sarah opened the notebook and immediately started writing. She wrote down all of her thoughts and stories. Mum smiled, knowing she had kept her promise. +Max was a three year old who loved to smile. He always wore a bright red shirt and was always willing to help others. One day, his mother wanted him to make his bed, but he didn't want to. He insisted he could do something else. His mother said no, and wouldn't take no for an answer. Max became very anxious and started to cry. He had never seen his mother so serious. + +Finally, Max decided to do what his mother said and he made his bed. As he was walking away, his mother said "Max, there is one more thing". She pointed to her mustache and said "You must leave that alone". Max felt confused; he didn't understand why his mother would want him to leave her mustache alone. Still he nodded and said he would try his best to stay away from it. + +But one day, while his mother was out, Max couldn't help himself. He had to try the mustache. He grabbed it with both hands and pulled it. Suddenly, his mother walked in and saw what he did. Max was so embarrassed and regretted what he had done. His mother looked mad and Max knew he had done something wrong. She came close and said in a stern voice "Max, you must never do that again." Max was so scared and he knew his mother meant it. He never touched her mustache again, and he never felt so anxious again. +Bella was a 3 year old girl. She was bored and wanted something to do. + +Her dad said, "Let's go catch a movie!" + +But Bella said, "No way! Movies are boring!" + +But her dad didn't give up. He said, "Let's go catch a movie. It won't be boring, I promise!" + +So off they went to catch a movie. When they got inside the movie theater, Bella noticed that all the lights were off and that it was kind of dark and quiet. + +Suddenly, the lights came on. Something exciting was on the big screen! Lots of colors and shapes started to move around. + +Bella smiled and said to her dad, "This is really fun!" + +And it was true! They sat and watched the movie and Bella had the time of her life. She even forgot that movies could be boring. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He was very brave, but he was also very sad. Everywhere he looked, there was darkness and sadness. + +One day, the man decided to do something about it. He wanted to make the world clear and happy. So every morning, he would rise early and work hard. Days and nights he worked, he did not stop. + +The man worked so hard that soon, the darkness disappeared. Everywhere he looked, the world was now clear and happy. + +The moral of the story is that when we work hard, we can make the world a better place. It doesn't matter how small the change is, every effort counts! +Once upon a time there was a generous band who played in the park. Everyone was happy when they played their music. +One day, one of the band members asked the other to release the music. +"Let's release the music so everyone can enjoy it!" they said. +So the band released their music and everyone was filled with joy. The neighbours danced and children ran around playing games. +The band had made everyone so happy. They were so generous for releasing their music. +The band kept on releasing their music for the rest of the day and everyone had a wonderful time. +One day, Little Joe and his mom were walking in the park when they saw something beautiful. Little Joe asked, "Mommy, what is that?" His mom replied, "It's a butterfly, Joe - isn't it beautiful?" Little Joe agreed and watched in wonder as the butterfly ran through the air. + +After a few moments, Little Joe saw a stitch on the ground and ran to pick it up. He carefully inspected it and thought it was so pretty. He asked his mom, "Mommy, what is this?" His mom replied, "It's a stitch, Little Joe - it's very special." Little Joe smiled and held it in his hand as he followed his mom back home. + +On the way, Little Joe saw two more butterflies, again flying so beautifully through the air. Little Joe picked up his stitch and grinned as he ran after them. He thought the butterfly and his stitch were both so beautiful. As he ran through the park he had the best day ever. +Once upon a time there was a tall goose. He wanted to find some fun things to do, so he decided to dive off a high cliff. He jumped off and flapped his wings as he flew down. When he was close to the water, he spread out his wings and slid in. He was so happy he made a splash. + +The goose swam around for a while, then saw something else he wanted to do. He tried to dive really deep. He flapped his wings and paddled with his feet until he was far down. He didn't know what he would find there. + +At the bottom of the water, he saw something really amazing! He saw an old shipwreck with lots of coins and jewels. He was so excited he flew back up and flew around the sky shouting about his discovery. + +The tall goose was happy about finding the treasure and even happier about his adventure. Where will he dive next? +Once upon a time, there was a humble bird. This humble bird was always tired of being dirty, so every day it would take a long bath in the pond. One day, as the bird was about to take a bath, it saw a rope. The bird was very happy and grabbed the rope, tying it to a nearby tree. + +The bird threw the other end of the rope into the pond and began to bathe. It felt so good to be clean and to be playing with the rope. The bird would swing on the rope, then let go and splash into the pond. + +The bird had so much fun, playing in the pond with rope! It forgot all about being tired of the dirt and the mud. It was so happy that it hopped out of the pond and let out a happy chirp. +Once upon a time, there was a nice birdcage. It had enough room for four birds and was very colorful. + +Inside the birdcage lived four birds. They were happy living there and chirped their songs each day. + +One day, one of the birds wanted to go out and see the world. So, it opened the cage door and flew away. + +The other birds missed their friend. But they realized that the birdcage was a nice and safe home, and they shouldn't go out to explore. + +So, the birds learned that it's important to stay in a safe place. Even though exploring can be fun, there is a time and place for it. The birds stayed in the nice birdcage, happy and content. +Once there was a boy who wanted to play outside, but it was raining. So he decided to stay inside. He ran to his living room and saw a big, soft couch. He was so excited that he decided to jump in and play. + +He was having fun, but he didn't know that his drink had spilled earlier and soaked the couch. As he jumped, he felt something wet and slimy. He looked down and saw that his feet were all wet and slimy! It was really disgusting. + +He yelled and ran to tell his mom what had happened. She told him not to worry, she had a plan. She brought a big towel and together they worked to soak up all the liquid. + +The couch was all dry and clean when they were finished. The boy was so happy, he was able to play on the dry, clean couch all day. And he never spilled anything, ever again! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was very intelligent and curious. One day he was playing in his garden with his favourite toy. Suddenly, he noticed something moving in the flowers. It was a tiny frog! + +The frog hopped away and Jack decided to follow it. He ran through the garden, over the grass and into the big wood nearby. He kept running and running but he couldn't catch up to the frog. + +Just then, he came to a big, old house. He could see the frog hopping up the steps to the front door. Jack wanted to follow but he was scared. He looked around and saw a bright red coat lying on the ground. He put it on and knocked on the door. + +The door opened and a tall man smiled at Jack. He said, "Hello. What can I do for you, little one?" Jack told him about the frog and the man said, "Yes, I saw it too. Why don't you follow me inside, I have some clothes for you to wear and something to eat." + +Jack was so happy! He thanked the man and followed him inside. Jack ate the delicious food and then the man gave him some clothes to wear. They both said goodbye and Jack went on his way, feeling happy, safe and full. +One day, a little boy went outside to play. It was a sunny day, so he was happy. He watched the birds fly in the sky. It was so beautiful. But soon, the sky became cloudy and it began to rain. The boy got wet, but he kept playing in the rain until he was soaked all over. He got very cold and felt miserable. He ran back into the house to get warm. His mom gave him a warm hug and the little boy felt better. He spent the rest of the day inside, watching cartoons and feeling happy again. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Biscuit. He was always very silly, and he had some special sunglasses. + +One day, Biscuit was silly like usual, and he snapped his sunglasses in to two pieces! He was so surprised, and he didn't know what to do. + +Then his mom came over and said, "Biscuit, why you do that silly thing?" Biscuit didn't answer. + +His mom said, "Now you have to put your sunglasses back together." Biscuit looked very sad, but his mom smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll help you fix it." + +So Biscuit's mom put the two pieces together and, just like that, the sunglasses were back to normal. + +Biscuit smiled and his mom said, "Now remember, be more careful, don't be so foolish!" + +And from that day on, Biscuit always remembered to be careful with his sunglasses. +Once upon a time, there lived a lazy cat. The cat loved basking in the sun and napping but wasn't a fan of doing anything else. One day, it started raining and the cat was so wet. She meowed and ran around the house, trying to find somewhere to hide out of the rain. + +The cat found a shelf and curled up on top. She stared outside the window and watched the rain fall. Then she heard something strange. It was a loud, whirring noise. The cat looked around but couldn't find the source. Suddenly, she noticed a black box on a nearby table and realized that it must have been what she heard. + +The cat jumped onto the table and sniffed the box. It was warm, just like the sunshine outside. The cat decided to take a nap on the box and soon fell asleep. + +Meanwhile, inside the black box was a recorder. It recorded the lazy cat's meowing and soft purring. The recorder was so excited that it quietly beeped and whirred with each sound it captured. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the cat woke up. She jumped off the table and walked away with a contented sigh. The recorder continued to quietly whir and record, content with its task. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Tammy. Tammy was very honest and never told a lie. One day, Tammy went to the park to play, and she saw a big green zipper on the ground. She was very curious and so she picked it up and lay it down on the grass. She wanted to open it and see what was inside, so she tugged on the zipper and it opened! Out popped a little puppy. + +Tammy was so surprised and happy. She picked up the puppy and hugged it. "What should I call you?" she asked. The puppy licked her face. Tammy thought for a moment and then said "I know, I will call you Zipper!" + +So from that moment on, Tammy and Zipper were the best of friends. They laughed and played together every day at the park, and Tammy was always honest with her new buddy. +Karen was feeling very weak. She was walking down the street and was about to pass a celery stand when the storekeeper waved at her. He said, "Good morning Karen! Would you like to buy some celery?" + +Karen shook her head and said, "No thanks, I'm not feeling too well." The storekeeper nodded and said he understood. + +Karen continued on her way, and just a few steps later she felt very weak and fell over.Luckily, she fell right in front of the celery stand. The storekeeper came over right away and said, "I knew you weren't feeling good!" He gave her some celery to give her energy and she slowly got up. + +Karen thanked him and smiled. She knew from that moment that the storekeeper was looking out for her health. She also knew celery was good for her and she would make sure to eat it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear. It had a very special job. It's job was to push a big jar of glue around. The bear pushed the jar carefully. It was so heavy, so it had to be careful or the jar might break. + +The bear was getting tired, so it decided to take a break. But while it was taking a break the jar suddenly started to move. It rolled fast down a big hill and crashed into a tree. + +The bear was scared and ran after it. When it reached the jar, it was a mess. The glue had spilled out and created a big puddle. + +The bear was so sad and it wanted to fix the jar. But, it was too clumsy to do it all by itself. So, it asked its friends for help. They worked together to push all the glue back in the jar. + +Once it was full, the jar was heavy and it took all of them to push it back to where it belonged. + +The clumsy bear was so glad. It was happy that it had some friends to help it fix the jar of glue. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, named Mary. She was a very lucky girl, as every day she got to play with a big bucket of clay. She liked using the clay to make all sorts of shapes, like castles and animals. + +One day, Mary didn't feel like behaving nicely. She threw the clay around and made a big mess. Her mom was very angry. She told Mary that if she didn't behave better, she would take the clay away. + +Mary knew she had to be better, so she tried her best to be good. But it was difficult for her, as her friends were also being naughty too. + +Finally, Mary remembered how lucky she was that she still had her clay to play with. She decided to try her hardest to behave better, so she wouldn't get in trouble again. + +She managed to be good, and her mom was happy with her. Mary was excited that she could keep her bucket of clay and play with it again! +Molly sat quietly in her room. She had been playing with her dolls all day, but then noticed an interesting new box in the corner. She walked slowly to the box and opened it. Inside was a big white bottle of lotion! + +Molly gasped in amazement. She picked up the bottle, wondering what it was. She shook it and heard a strange sound. + +Just then, Molly's mom walked into the room. She saw the lotion in her daughter's hands and smiled. "That's a new lotion," she said. "It's just for you!" + +Molly smiled and hugged her mom. She thanked her and then asked what the lotion was for. Her mom told her that it was to make her skin feel smooth and soft. Molly was so excited. She couldn't believe it. + +Molly quickly realized how special the lotion was. She ran to the bathroom and smiled as she opened the bottle and began to rub it onto her skin. She knew that the lotion was going to make her feel brand new. +Sam and Jane were playing near the pond. Sam wanted to go inside and he found a raft there. He was so excited to use it, but Jane disagreed. She thought the raft was too fat and needed lots more paddles. Sam was upset and started to cry. Jane felt bad and said she would help Sam make a raft. They started work and quickly made a skinny raft that Jane could be comfortable with. They sailed the raft on the pond and had lots of fun. They both agreed that it was much better than the original fat raft. They spent the rest of the day on the pond and enjoyed the company of each other. They both returned home that evening with smiles on their faces. +Once there was a little girl. Every day she would try to find new ways to have fun. + +Today, the girl saw a zebra in the park. She was excited and ran towards it. But the zebra was too fast, and she couldn't catch it. The girl was sad and a bit embarrassed. + +She looked around and saw a big tree nearby. The girl decided to try and climb the tree, so she started to climb. She tried and tried. At first, it was hard, but soon she got to the top. + +The girl could see everything from up there. She spotted the zebra and waved to it. The zebra waved back and the girl smiled. + +She felt so much better and the feeling of embarrassment was gone. The girl kept trying new things and had lots of fun. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who was 3 years old. She heard some news one day and it made her very restless. She wondered what it could be, so she grabbed her stuffed bear and set off on an adventure. + +Lucy walked up to her neighbors’ house, knocking on their door. When the door opened, she asked what the news was. + +The neighbor said, “It’s a special surprise! Your mom and dad are taking you on a trip!†+ +Lucy was so excited that she couldn’t contain her happiness. She jumped up and down and started running around, wondering what the trip would be like. + +Soon enough, it was time to go. Lucy hugged her stuffed bear tightly and got in the car with her mom and dad, off to start the best adventure ever. +Once upon a time, a bald mummy and her little one went out for a walk. It was very hot, and the mummy said to her little one, "Let's borrow a shelter from our friend to stay cool." The little one smiled and said, "Yes, mummy!" + +They arrived at their friend's house and knocked on the door. A few moments later, the kind friend opened the door and said, "Come in! I have something for you." He handed them an umbrella. + +The mummy smiled and said, "Thank you! This umbrella will be perfect for our shelter." The little one was so excited, she jumped up and down! + +When they got outside the house, they opened the umbrella and it provided shelter from the hot sun. They enjoyed the coolness underneath while they played. + +The friend had given them the perfect shelter, and they were very thankful. From then on, the mummy and her little one had the perfect way to stay cool and have fun even in the heat! +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. She wanted to travel to the land above the clouds. She had a plan, but her parents thought she was too young. No matter how hard she pleaded, they wouldn't let her go. + +But the brave girl was very stubborn. She climbed the tallest tree in the land and waited for the clouds to appear. She waited and waited until finally, one day, a white fluffy cloud appeared in the sky. + +The brave girl jumped into the cloud and floated through the sky. It was exciting! She floated up, up, up until she could see the land above the clouds. + +When she flew closer, she realized it was an island surrounded by bright blue water. She flew down and landed on the island. She was so excited to have made it! + +She explored the strange and mysterious land for the rest of the day. She found all kinds of new things and made so many friends. + +The brave girl was very proud that she had been so stubborn and followed her dream. She knew she could do anything she set her mind to! +Once upon a time, there was a parent who was organized. They liked to skip in their spare time. Sometimes they skipped in the morning when they woke up. Sometimes they skipped in the afternoon when they wanted to get some sunshine. + +One day, the parent invited their three year old friend to skip with them. The little one was very excited and said yes right away. The parent and the three year old skipped around and around in circles. They laughed and smiled while skipping. + +They skipped until they got tired and wanted a break. They stopped and sat down together and had a snack. After their snack, they felt silly and decided to go skipping again. They skipped until it was time to go home. + +The three year old had so much fun skipping with their parent. It sure was an organized skip day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. One day Lucy was in the park with her mommy and daddy. She saw a lot of people march together. They were all wearing clean clothes and smiling. + +Lucy was so excited to join the march. She smiled and spread her arms wide open. Everyone stared at her in delight at how happy she was. + +After the march, Lucy stayed in the park. She spread out a blanket and sat down. She was so tired from all the fun she had had! + +Lucy looked around and saw that the park was so clean. She wanted to pick up some trash so she could help too. She found a bottle and put it in the bin. + +Lucy was so happy. The march had been fun, and the park was so clean. She had really made a difference. +One day, two deer were playing in the woods. They were jumping and chasing each other around. Suddenly, a scary noise made them split. The deer ran away in opposite directions, fast. + +The noise was coming from a hunter. He was wearing a serious face and had a gun. He was looking for deer to shoot with it. + +The two deer ran as fast as they could until they were far from the hunter. They were happy to be safe and wanted to play again. They looked for each other but couldn’t find each other. + +The hunter hadn’t seen the deer and he left late in the day. The deer still hadn’t found each other and were feeling sad. They decided to wait until morning, to see if they could find each other again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Anna. She was three years old and very playful. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, Anna's mom asked her if she wanted to go to a party. Anna smiled and replied, "Yes!" + +At the party, Anna saw many friends. She danced, laughed, and ran around with them. She was so excited! They played lots of fun games and even enjoyed yummy snacks. + +After the party was over, Anna said goodbye to her friends. She thanked her mom for taking her to the party. Then, Anna ran off to play with her friends again—still cheerful and playful. +Once there was a little girl who loved to peek. She was always looking around and searching for interesting things. One day she was looking near a metal fence when she spotted something very unusual. + +She walked closer and saw a tiny creature hiding behind a bush. She knelt down and said, "Hello there! Who are you?" + +The little creature peeped out from behind the bush. It was a very small, weak lizard. "My name is Larry," the lizard said. "I'm a bit scared." + +The little girl was very gentle and kind. She reached out and touched the creature softly. "It's ok, Larry," she said in a soothing voice. "You're safe here." + +Larry slowly scurried up her arm and snuggled up in the girl's shirt pocket. Ever since then, Larry has been the girl's best friend. He often peers out of the pocket when they are out and about, peeking at things together. +The sun was warm in the sky. Sarah was walking in the park. She was looking for something special. Suddenly, she found it. It was a reward! It was warm and Sarah liked it very much. + +She went to a supply store and bought lots of food. She had enough to share with everyone. Sarah was happy. + +She gave the reward to her friends in the park. They were so excited! They all shared some of the food and it was delicious. They were happy and they thanked Sarah. + +Sarah felt warm inside. She was happy seeing her friends enjoy the reward she had supplied! +Once there was a cheerful boat in the sea. The boat was red and yellow and it was filled with people. The boat and the people they were very happy. + +Then one day a spark from the sky fell into the water. The spark started to burn the boat! + +Everyone on the boat was scared and started to shout. They all ran to the other side of the boat, trying to get away from the flames. + +But then, the firefighters came and sprayed water on the burning boat. And the people shouted with joy, for their boat was safe again. +Once upon a time there was a yellow kite that liked to fly in the sky. It was a sunny day and the kite wanted to go high. The kite asked a person to help. The person said, “I will support you.†+ +The person grabbed the kite's string and started running around. The person ran faster and faster and the kite flew higher and higher. + +At first the kite was a bit nervous, but then it felt really good. The wind blew and the kite flew all around. The person cheered and the kite was so happy. + +But then suddenly a storm cloud appeared in the sky. The wind started to blow very strongly, and the kite was spinning around in the air. The person ran faster and faster, trying to keep the kite in the sky, but it was too late. The kite got caught in the wind and flew away. + +The person was disappointed, but then the storm cloud passed and the sun came back out. And as the person looked up, they saw the yellow kite flying back overhead once more. The person smiled and said, “I will always support you.†+Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was so tired from playing all day that he could hardly stay awake. Suddenly, he heard a funny noise. He looked up and saw a mosquito in the air. It was buzzing around him so he tried to catch it. After a few tries, he finally caught it! It was his own mosquito. + +He was so excited to have his own mosquito. He ran to his mom to show her. But his mom wasn't too happy about it. She told him to let the mosquito go back into its own house. He was sad but he did as he was told. He opened the window and let the mosquito fly away. + +The little boy was tired again but he felt good that he showed enough kindness to let his own mosquito go free. He smiled and went to bed, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle who lived in a big, pink flower. Her name was Betty and she was very happy living there. She protected her flower from the sun and the rain every day. + +One day, she noticed a careless caterpillar crawling close to her flower. She asked him, “Why are you so close to my flower? You will hurt it!†+ +The caterpillar shrugged, “I am very sorry. I will move away. I didn’t mean to be careless.†+ +Betty smiled and said, “That’s okay. Just be careful and make sure not to come too close to my flower, okay? I have to protect it.†+ +The caterpillar nodded and said, “Yes, I promise. I won’t be careless again. Good-bye, Betty Beetle!†+ +And with that, the caterpillar moved away from Betty’s flower and Betty continued to protect it. The end. +Once, there was a little girl who went to a very special place. She felt so organized, as she was prepared for her adventure. Suddenly, she saw something far away. She started to point out what she saw. It was a storm! The sky suddenly started to get darker, and it was getting closer and closer. The little girl became so scared. She started to cry, but it was too late. The storm was here, and it was too strong. + +The little girl learned an important lesson that day, which was to be prepared for everything. No matter how organized one is, bad things can happen without any warning given. It is best to always be prepared and to always take precautions before facing the unknown. +One day, Tony was walking in the park. A small bird was singing in a tree above him and the day was warm and sunny. Tony smiled and felt a spirit of joy inside him increasing. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise from far away. Tony started running, scared by the loud noise. He passed through a clearing and saw his heart moved. There were children dancing and singing around a campfire. + +Tony went nearer and saw that the children were having a great time. The children welcomed Tony to join the party and he felt a warm feeling inside him increasing. He accepted the invitation and started to run and dance around the campfire with the other children. Soon, Tony and the children were singing and laughing in perfect unison with spirit and joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She had a cool green dress and a pair of shiny shoes. Every day, when she got ready for school, Kate would take out a cloth and wipe her shoes. + +Today, when she was wiping her shoes, Kate noticed something. On the heel of her left shoe, she saw a tiny piece of dirt. She smiled, and used the cloth to wipe it off. Kate was very happy when the little speck of dirt was gone. + +Finally, Kate put on her shoes and she was ready to go. She felt cool, like a princess ready to go to a fancy ball. Kate smiled and she went outside to play. From now on, she was determined to always wipe her heels and keep her shoes nice and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who dreamed of having a big mine. He thought about it every day and he wanted his mine to be the best. One morning, he was so excited that he went out to look for it. + +As he walked around, he began to get embarrassed because everyone was looking at him. He kept going until he found a big hill. He thought it was his mine but it wasn't. He was sad and disappointed. + +He learned a valuable lesson that day. He realised that his dream was just a dream and it felt silly to be embarrassed about it. He now understands that it's best to dream big but then to work hard to make it happen. +Once upon a time there was a little hare. He was always very hungry. He had his eye on a big carrot in a garden. He thought it was the biggest and tastiest carrot he ever saw. + +So the hare decided to go and get the carrot. As the hare hopped towards the carrot he had to cross a hot field. He felt the heat of the sun on his back and it made him even hungrier. + +The hare kept hopping to get closer to the carrot. He was so close now and he wanted it very bad. He could almost taste it! + +Just before he could grab it, the hare heard a loud voice from a nearby house. It said to remain where he was. The hare was sad because he could not have the carrot. He decided it was for the best to remain where he was and stay safe. He was glad he had listened and kept out of trouble. + +The hare taught himself that sometimes it is better to remain and wait for the right thing to come your way. That way you can stay safe, even when you're feeling hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a big ocean. In the ocean, there was an octopus. The octopus had eight arms and was very big. He liked to swim and play with his friends. + +One day, the octopus met a fish. The fish was very rich and had lots of shiny scales. The octopus wanted to play with the fish, but the fish did not allow it. The octopus was sad, but he found other friends to play with. + +The octopus and his friends had lots of fun in the ocean. They played hide and seek and swam very fast. The octopus was happy that he had friends who allowed him to play with them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend she was a princess and would dance around her room in a pretty dress. One day, her mom made her a cup of cocoa to warm her up on a cold day. + +Lily sipped her cocoa and said, "Mommy, can we play pretend tea party?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, but be obedient and clean up your toys when we're done." + +Lily and her mom played tea party with her stuffed animals. They laughed and had fun, but when it was time to clean up, Lily didn't want to. She pretended she didn't hear her mom and kept playing. + +The next day, Lily's mom found her room a mess and Lily still playing with her toys. Her mom was upset and said, "Lily, you didn't obey me yesterday. Now you can't play with your toys for a week." Lily was sad and realized that pretending to not hear her mom had consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom was making a cake and asked Lily to help her. Lily was very excited and ran to the kitchen. + +Mom: "Lily, can you help me mix the ingredients for the cake?" +Lily: "Yes, I can help! I love using the mixer!" + +Lily carefully mixed the ingredients together with the mixer. Suddenly, her big brother came into the kitchen. + +Brother: "Lily, you're doing it wrong! Let me do it, I'm the bossy one!" + +Lily didn't like when her brother was bossy. She said, "No, I can do it! I care about helping Mom make the cake!" + +Her brother was surprised and said, "Okay, you can do it. I'm sorry for being bossy." + +Lily smiled and continued mixing. When the cake was done, everyone was happy and they all enjoyed a delicious slice together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. One day, they went to a big store to buy some lemons. Lily saw a big, yellow lemon and said, "Mommy, can we buy that tasty lemon?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily!" + +As they walked out of the store, Lily held the lemon tightly. Suddenly, a little boy came up to her and said, "That lemon looks tasty! Can I have a bite?" Lily replied, "No, it's mine!" The little boy looked sad and said, "Okay, I understand." + +Lily felt bad and decided to share her lemon with the little boy. She said, "Here you go, you can have a bite. It's really tasty!" The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're so kind." From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is always the best thing to do when you travel and find something tasty like a lemon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park near his house. One day, he saw a lively duck swimming in the pond. Timmy thought the duck looked like so much fun. + +Timmy wanted to play with the duck, but he didn't know how to catch it. He asked his mom for help. His mom recommended that he bring some bread to the pond to feed the duck. Timmy thought that was a great idea. + +The next day, Timmy brought some bread to the pond. The duck saw Timmy and swam over to him. Timmy threw some bread to the duck and the duck ate it. Timmy was so happy that he could play with the lively duck. From that day on, Timmy would bring bread to the pond and play with the duck. They became great friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a blue bike with a flat tire. He wanted to ride his bike, but he couldn't because of the flat tire. Timmy's dad said, "Let's fix your tire." + +Timmy and his dad went to the garage and got a new tire. Timmy's dad whistled while he fixed the tire. Timmy watched and asked, "Can I help?" His dad said, "Sure, you can hold the tire." + +Timmy held the tire while his dad put it on the bike. When they were done, Timmy's dad said, "Good job, Timmy! Now you can ride your bike." Timmy was happy and rode his bike all around the neighborhood. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had a broken boat. One day, he went to the river to fish. He saw a frog and tried to catch it, but he slipped and fell into the water. He splashed and splashed until he got out. The frog saw the old man and felt bad for him. The frog helped the old man fix his boat and they became friends. They went fishing together every day and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pocket on her dress where she liked to keep her favorite toy. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a boy who was crying because he lost his toy. + +Lily felt sad for the boy and wanted to help him. She thought about her favorite toy in her pocket and decided to give it to him. The boy was happy and stopped crying. He thanked Lily and they became friends. + +Lily felt happy too because she was thoughtful and helped someone in need. She learned that being kind can lead to new friendships and happiness. From that day on, Lily always tried to be kind and thoughtful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the sun. But when he came inside, his hair was all sweaty and dirty. So, Tim's mom told him to take a shower and use the shampoo to clean his hair. Tim took the shampoo and put it on his head. He rubbed it all around and then washed it off with water. After that, Tim used a towel to dry his hair. When his hair was dry, he packed his toys and went to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the birds. One day, she saw a pigeon on the ground. The pigeon looked nervous and scared. + +Lily wanted to help the pigeon feel better, so she slowly walked towards it. The pigeon looked at her and started to fly away. + +Lily felt sad that the pigeon was scared, but she knew that sometimes animals get nervous around people. She decided to leave the pigeon alone and continued to look at the other birds in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved cars and trucks, but his favorite was his toy red race car. One day, he was playing with his car when his dad came in and said, "Timmy, let's go outside and play with the engine of my car." + +Timmy was excited and asked, "Can I raise the hood?" His dad said yes and showed him how to do it. They looked at the engine and Timmy asked, "What's wrong with it?" His dad said, "Nothing is wrong, but we need to check if everything is working properly." + +After they were done, Timmy's dad said, "Now, let's go to the store. They have new toy cars available." Timmy was happy and said, "Yay! I want a green one." They went to the store and Timmy picked out his new toy car. When they got home, Timmy said, "Thank you, dad. I love my new car." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a shiny rock on the ground. + +Lily picked up the rock and showed it to her friend, Max. "Look, Max! I found a pretty rock!" she said. + +Max looked at the rock and said, "Let me examine it." He looked at the rock very closely and said, "Wow, it's very shiny!" + +Lily was happy that Max liked her rock. She put it in her pocket and tried to zip it closed. But the zip hurt her fingers! "Ouch!" she said. Max helped her zip up her pocket and they continued to play outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma who lived far away. Every time she went to visit her grandma, she would take the train. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that her grandma was very gifted at knitting. Lily didn't know what that meant, so she asked her mom. "It means she's really good at making things with yarn and needles," her mom explained. + +Excited to see her grandma's knitting, Lily hopped on the train and headed to her grandma's house. When she arrived, her grandma showed her all of the beautiful scarves and hats she had made. "Wow, grandma! You really are gifted!" Lily exclaimed. + +After a fun day of playing and knitting, it was time for Lily to head back home. "I don't want to leave, grandma," Lily said sadly. "Don't worry, dear. You can always come back and visit me soon," her grandma replied with a smile. And with that, Lily hopped back on the train and headed home, already looking forward to her next visit. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a forest. The tree had many branches and leaves. One day, a little girl came to the forest and saw the tree. She liked the tree very much and said, "I admire this tree. It is so big and beautiful." + +The little girl noticed that some of the branches on the tree were old and dry. She asked the tree, "Why do you have these dry branches?" The tree said, "I need to prune them so that new branches can grow." The little girl was happy to hear that the tree would soon have new branches. + +As the little girl was leaving the forest, she saw a sad bird sitting on a branch of the tree. The bird looked miserable. The little girl asked the tree, "Why is the bird so sad?" The tree replied, "It's because the bird's nest fell down from the branch. But don't worry, I will help the bird build a new nest." The little girl smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, tree." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her markers. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new set of markers to use. + +Lily was so excited to try out her new markers, but she was also a little clumsy. She accidentally dropped one of the markers on the floor and made a mark on the carpet. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "I put a mark on the carpet. Mommy will be upset." + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mommy said. "Accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." + +Lily and her mommy worked together to clean up the mark on the carpet. From then on, Lily was more careful with her markers and never put any more marks on the carpet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game of freeze tag. The game was so much fun! They ran around and tagged each other, but when someone was tagged, they had to freeze like a statue. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a wild rabbit hopping by. She wanted to catch it, but then she got tagged and had to freeze. She watched as the rabbit hopped away. After the game was over, Lily and her friends went to look for the rabbit. They found it hiding in the bushes and watched it for a while before it hopped away again. Lily was so happy she got to see a wild animal up close! +Once upon a time, there was a famous singer named Sally. She loved to sing and dance, but one day her microphone broke. She didn't know how to fix it, so she asked her friend Timmy for help. Timmy was very good with equipment, so he fixed the microphone for Sally. + +Sally was very happy and thanked Timmy for his help. She sang her songs and everyone loved it. Sally became even more famous because of her great voice and Timmy's help with the equipment. + +From then on, Sally always asked Timmy for help with her equipment. They became good friends and had lots of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very weak and he couldn't run fast like the other kids. One day, Timmy's friends asked him a question, "Can you play with us?" Timmy wanted to say yes, but he was too shy to answer. + +Later that day, Timmy saw his friends quarrel over who got to play with the ball. Timmy wanted to join in, but he was too weak to take the ball from them. So, Timmy went home feeling sad. + +The next day, Timmy's friends came to his house and asked him the same question. This time, Timmy said yes. But when they went to play, Timmy's friends started to quarrel again. They didn't want to include Timmy in their game. + +Timmy felt very sad and went home crying. From that day on, Timmy didn't want to play with his friends anymore. He felt like they didn't care about him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a driver named Jack. Jack was a foolish driver. He never stopped at the red light and drove too fast. One day, Jack got pulled over by a police car. The police officer asked Jack to explain why he was driving so fast. Jack didn't have a good answer, so he got a ticket. Jack learned his lesson and became a better driver. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he found a shirt on the ground. It was a pretty shirt, but it was also very dirty. Timmy decided to pick it up and take it home. + +When Timmy got home, his mom saw the shirt and said it was too dirty to wear. Timmy was sad. He really liked the shirt. But then, his mom had an idea. She said they could wash the shirt and make it clean again! + +So, they put the shirt in the washing machine and waited. When it was done, they took it out and it was clean! Timmy was so happy. He put on the shirt and ran outside to play. He felt like a superhero in his clean shirt. + +But then, Timmy saw something sad. There was a dead bird on the ground. Timmy didn't know what to do. He wanted to help the bird, but he didn't know how. His mom came outside and saw the bird too. She told Timmy that sometimes animals get sick and there's nothing we can do to help. They said a little prayer for the bird and went back inside. Timmy was still sad, but he felt better knowing that the bird wasn't suffering anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They ran around and played hide-and-seek. Suddenly, Lily's friend Sarah said, "I'm thirsty. Can we get some water?" + +Lily said, "Sure, I have a water bottle. Let me pour some water for you." She gently poured some water into Sarah's cup. + +After they drank their water, they decided to play in the sandbox. Lily's other friend, Jack, was digging in the ground. He said, "Look! I found a rock!" + +Lily said, "Wow, that's cool. Can I see?" Jack handed her the rock and Lily gently held it in her hand. "It's so smooth," she said. + +They played until it was time to go home. Lily went home and told her mom about her fun day at the park. Her mom said, "I'm glad you had fun, Lily. Did you make any new friends?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I played with Sarah and Jack. We poured water and found a rock in the ground. It was gentle." +Once upon a time, there was a man who worked very hard. He chopped wood with his axe every day. One day, his axe broke and he was very sad. + +But then, a kind fairy appeared and gave him a new axe. This axe was special because it was flexible and wouldn't break like his old one did. + +The man was so happy with his new axe that he decided to rest for a while. He sat down on a big rock and closed his eyes. He felt very peaceful and relaxed. + +From that day on, the man worked happily with his new axe and always made sure to take breaks and rest when he needed to. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Christmas and he was very excited because it was almost Christmas time. He wanted to decorate his Christmas tree, but he didn't know how. + +One day, Timmy went to his friend's house and saw that his friend's Christmas tree was decorated. Timmy asked his friend, "How did you decorate your tree?" His friend replied, "I used a network of lights and ornaments." + +Timmy didn't understand what his friend meant by "network", but he was happy to learn. He went home and asked his mom to help him decorate his tree using a network of lights and ornaments. Timmy was so excited to see his tree all decorated and lit up. + +Timmy's mom said, "Wow, Timmy, your tree looks so beautiful. You did a great job decorating it." Timmy replied, "Thank you, I'm so excited for Christmas!" +Once upon a time, there was a knight. He had a sword. The sword was big and shiny. The knight loved his sword. One day, the knight went to help a friend. His friend was in trouble. The knight took his sword with him. + +When the knight arrived, he saw a pale monster. The monster was big and scary. The knight was brave. He took his sword and fought the monster. But the monster was too strong. The knight's sword broke. The monster won. + +The knight was sad. He lost his sword and his friend. He went home alone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play fetch with his ball. One day, Spot saw a cat named Mittens. Mittens winked at Spot and said, "Let's play together!" But Spot ignored Mittens and kept playing with his ball. + +Mittens was patient and waited for Spot to finish playing. When Spot was done, Mittens asked again, "Can we play together now?" This time, Spot didn't ignore Mittens. He happily played with Mittens and they became good friends. + +From that day on, Spot and Mittens played together every day. They chased each other and winked when they were having fun. Spot learned that it's not nice to ignore friends and that being patient can lead to great things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and she dreamed of becoming a famous singer one day. One day, she heard about an opera competition in her town. She was very excited and decided to participate. + +Lily practiced every day and worked very hard to prepare for the competition. She wanted to win so badly, and she thought that if she did, everyone would understand how talented she was. But on the day of the competition, something terrible happened. Lily forgot the words to her song, and she froze on stage. She couldn't remember anything, and she started to cry. + +Everyone in the audience felt sorry for her, but Lily was very embarrassed. She didn't win the competition, and she felt like a failure. But then, her mother came to her and hugged her. She told Lily that it was okay to make mistakes and that she was still very proud of her. Lily realized that the most important thing was not to win, but to try your best and have fun. She understood that being competitive was not everything, and that sometimes, it's okay to just enjoy what you love doing. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily liked to play in the garden with her toys. One day, she saw a pretty flower and wanted to touch it. But her mommy said, "Be careful, Lily! That flower has poison and can make you sick." + +Lily listened to her mommy and was very careful. She didn't touch the flower and instead went inside to dress up in her favorite pink dress. She felt very pretty in her dress and twirled around in it. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the park. They saw some birds and fed them some bread. They also saw some ducks swimming in the pond. Lily loved spending time with her mommy and being careful around things that could hurt her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to church with her mom and dad every Sunday. One day, while they were walking to church, they saw a little bird with a broken wing. Lily wanted to help the bird, but she didn't know how. + +Suddenly, an intelligent man came by and saw the bird. He knew just what to do to help the bird. He carefully picked up the bird and took it to a nearby animal hospital. Lily was so happy that the bird was going to be okay. + +After church, Lily and her family went to the animal hospital to check on the bird. They saw that the bird was doing much better and would soon be able to fly again. Lily learned that it's important to help others, even if you don't know how to do it yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a thick book with her. She loved to read it every day. One day, she saw herself in the mirror and said, "Hello, Lily!" The mirror was big and shiny. + +Lily's mom came in and said, "What are you reading, Lily?" Lily showed her mom the book and said, "It's a story about a princess and a dragon." + +Mom said, "That sounds like a fun story. Can you read it to me?" Lily nodded and began to read the story out loud. Mom listened and smiled while looking at Lily in the mirror. They both loved spending time together and reading stories. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They wanted to go on a holiday together. They packed their bags and went to the airport. They got on the plane and flew to a weird place. + +When they arrived, they saw strange things. The trees were purple, and the sky was green. They thought it was weird, but they still had fun. They went swimming and ate yummy food. + +But then, something bad happened. Timmy fell down and hurt his leg. They needed to go to the hospital. They tried to find one, but they got lost. They were very scared and didn't know what to do. They missed their families and wished they were back home. + +In the end, they never found the hospital, and they had to go back home without Timmy. Tommy was very sad and missed his friend. He learned that even though holidays can be fun, it's important to be careful and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily accidentally broke the car and it made her very sad. She cried and cried, but her mom told her not to worry and that they would fix it together. + +As they were fixing the car, Lily's mom told her a story about an angel who had to resist the temptation to do something bad. The angel knew that doing something bad was not right, so she stayed strong and did what was good instead. + +Lily listened to her mom's story and realized that even though her car was broken, she could still resist the temptation to be sad and instead focus on the good things in her life. She hugged her mom and said, "I won't be sad anymore. Thank you for helping me fix my car." + +The moral of the story is that even when things are broken, we can still resist the temptation to be sad and find happiness in other things. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, while they were playing hide-and-seek, Benny found a shiny symbol on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. + +"Wow, that's so cool!" said his friend, the rabbit. + +"Yeah, let's play a game with it!" said his other friend, the squirrel. + +But Benny didn't want to play with the symbol. He wanted to keep it all to himself. His friends noticed that Benny wasn't sharing and they started to feel sad. + +"Hey Benny, why don't you want to play with us anymore?" asked the rabbit. + +Benny realized that he was being selfish and apologized to his friends. He gave the symbol to the squirrel and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big frog. He lived in a swamp. The frog was very sleepy. He wanted to have a nap. + +The frog looked for a cozy spot to rest. He found a lily pad and hopped on it. The lily pad was soft and bouncy. The frog closed his eyes and fell asleep. + +While the frog was sleeping, a little bird flew by. The bird saw the frog and thought he looked funny. The bird tweeted and woke up the frog. The frog was not happy. He wanted to have a good sleep. + +The frog hopped off the lily pad and went to find a quieter spot. He found a log and climbed on it. The log was still and quiet. The frog closed his eyes again and fell asleep. This time, the frog had a good sleep and he felt much better when he woke up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big white jug in the yard. She wanted to carry it, but it was too heavy for her. + +Lily tried and tried, but the jug wouldn't budge. Then, she saw her big brother coming. He was very strong and could carry the jug easily. But Lily didn't want to ask for his help. + +Instead, she remembered her mom telling her that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. So, she asked her brother to help her carry the jug. Together, they carried the jug to the garden and filled it with water for the flowers. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He was very strong and could roar very loudly. One day, he heard an alarm ringing in the distance. The lion knew that it was a sign of danger, so he ran towards the sound. + +When he arrived, he saw a little bird who was stuck in a trap. The bird was very scared and kept chirping for help. The lion knew he had to be polite and gentle to help the bird. So, he carefully opened the trap and set the bird free. + +The bird was so happy and grateful that he started singing a beautiful song. The lion was happy too, knowing that he had done a good deed. From that day on, the bird and the lion became good friends and would often play together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play sports. She liked to run, jump, and throw the ball with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing soccer in the park when a boy named Jack came up to them. + +"Can I play with you guys?" Jack asked. + +Lily's friend, Sarah, said, "No, we don't want you to play. You're too selfish." + +Lily felt bad for Jack and wanted to be nice. "It's okay if you play with us," she said. + +Jack played with them and had a lot of fun. After the game, he thanked Lily for letting him play. "You're a good friend," he said. + +Lily learned that it's important to be kind to others and not judge them before getting to know them. From that day on, Lily and Jack played sports together every day and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, he went on a walk with his mommy. They saw a train passing by with lots of black coal inside. + +Timmy asked, "Mommy, what is that black stuff?" + +"That's coal, Timmy. It's used to make the train go," mommy replied. + +Timmy waved at the train as it passed by. Suddenly, they saw a dead bird on the ground. Timmy felt sad and asked his mommy what happened to it. + +"It looks like the bird got hurt and couldn't fly anymore," mommy explained. + +Timmy said, "I wish I could help the bird." + +Mommy said, "We can't help the bird now, but we can say a little prayer for it." And they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they found a big box in the park. Lily wanted to see what was inside, but the box was closed. She tried to open it, but it was too hard. + +Then, Lily's friend showed her a button on the box. She pressed it and the box opened! Inside, they found a treasure map. The map showed a distant island where there was a big treasure. + +Lily and her friends decided to go on an adventure to find the treasure. They followed the map and traveled far away. Finally, they arrived at the distant island and found the treasure. They were so happy and proud of themselves for opening the box and finding the treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to run around and play all day, but he didn't like to listen to his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy was playing in his backyard and he saw a fence. + +"Mommy, can I climb the fence?" Timmy asked. + +"No, Timmy. It's not safe. You could hurt yourself," his mommy replied. + +But Timmy didn't listen. He climbed the fence anyway. When he got to the other side, he saw a puppy. The puppy was tied to a tree with a rope. + +"Hi there, little puppy," Timmy said. "Why are you tied up?" + +"I don't know," the puppy barked. "But I wish I could run and play like you do." + +Timmy felt bad for the puppy. He untied the rope from the tree and tied it to the fence instead. Then he took the puppy home and showed it to his mommy and daddy. They were happy that Timmy had helped the puppy, and they decided to keep it as a pet. From that day on, Timmy learned to listen to his mommy and daddy and always be kind to animals. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with flowers in her garden. One day, her mommy gave her an order to water the flowers. Lily was happy to help and took her spray bottle to water the flowers. + +As she was spraying the flowers, she saw a butterfly. "Hello, little butterfly!" said Lily. The butterfly was shy and didn't say anything. "Don't be shy, I won't hurt you," said Lily. But the butterfly just flew away. + +Lily finished watering the flowers and went back inside. "Did you water the flowers?" asked her mommy. "Yes, I did!" said Lily with a smile. "And I saw a shy butterfly too!" Her mommy smiled and said, "You did a great job, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go to the shop with his mommy. They went to the shop to buy food for dinner. Timmy liked to help his mommy pick out the food. + +One day, they went to a funny shop. The shop had toys that made Timmy laugh. But they didn't serve food there. Timmy was sad because he wanted to help his mommy pick out food. + +Then, they found a shop that served food and had funny toys too! Timmy was happy again. He helped his mommy pick out the food and they bought a funny toy too. They went home and had a yummy dinner and played with their funny toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bun. Bun was very thirsty, but all the water in his cup was gone. So, Bun decided to go outside and find more water. + +Bun hopped and hopped until he found a big hole in the ground. He looked inside and saw that it was dark and scary. But, Bun was very thirsty, so he decided to go underground to find some water. + +He hopped and hopped down the hole until he found a big pool of water. Bun was very happy and started to fill his cup with water. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise behind him. It was a foolish fox! The fox wanted to eat Bun for dinner. But, Bun was very smart and quick. He hopped away and ran back home with his full cup of water. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to act and pretend she was different animals. One day, Lily's mom took her to a store to buy a new dress. Lily saw a pretty pink dress that she liked a lot. She tried it on and it fit perfectly. She loved the style of the dress and twirled around in it. Lily felt so happy and excited to wear her new dress to act like a princess at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to visit her grandma's house. Grandma's house was very charming. It had a big garden with lots of flowers and a cute little dog named Max. + +While playing in the garden, Lily suddenly needed to go to the toilet. She asked her grandma where the toilet was and her grandma showed her the way. The toilet was very clean and shiny. + +After using the toilet, Lily went back to the garden to play with Max. Max loved to move around and chase butterflies. Lily joined him and they had a lot of fun together. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her grandma and Max goodbye and promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. One day, Lily's grandma came to visit and brought a dish of cookies for her. Lily was so happy to receive the cookies. + +She wanted to share them with Max, but her grandma said that dogs cannot eat cookies. So, Lily decided to give Max a cute toy instead. Max was very happy and started playing with it right away. + +Lily and Max played together all day until it was time for bed. Lily hugged Max and said, "I love you, Max." Max licked her face and wagged his tail. Lily fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of all the fun adventures she would have with Max the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play on the slide at the park. He would slide down and laugh with joy. Timmy had a dependable friend named Teddy. Teddy was always there for Timmy when he needed him. + +One day, Timmy and Teddy decided to explore the world. They went on an adventure to find new things and have fun. They saw many things they had never seen before. Timmy was happy to have Teddy with him because he was dependable. + +As they were walking, Timmy accidentally let go of Teddy's hand and he got lost. Timmy looked and looked, but he couldn't find Teddy. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. Timmy realized that he couldn't explore the world without his dependable friend. He cried and cried until his parents found him. + +Timmy never found Teddy again and he was very sad. He learned that even though the world is big and fun to explore, it's important to have dependable friends by your side. +Once upon a time, there was a sheep named Baa. Baa had a lot of wool on her body, and she was very proud of it. One day, Baa noticed that her wool was getting very long and itchy. She wanted to get rid of it. + +But Baa was a naughty sheep. She decided to sneak off from the other sheep and find a place to get rid of her wool. She found a sharp rock and started cutting her wool off. + +Suddenly, Baa noticed that she had cut off too much wool. She was now cold and shivering. Baa realized that she had made a mistake by being so naughty. She went back to the other sheep and asked for their help to keep her warm. From that day on, Baa learned to never be naughty again and to always ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they made some yummy soup. Sarah helped her mommy stir the soup with a big spoon. She loved to watch the vegetables and meat swirling around in the pot. + +After the soup was done, Sarah's mommy asked her to go wash her hands at the sink. Sarah went to the sink and turned on the tap. She washed her hands with soap and water, and then dried them with a towel. + +Later that day, Sarah's family came over for dinner. Sarah's mommy served the soup they made earlier. When Sarah's uncle tasted the soup, he made a funny face and said it was too salty. Sarah's mommy felt embarrassed, but Sarah didn't mind. She was just happy to have helped make the soup. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who was a big, friendly dog. One day, Lily and Max were playing in the park when Lily saw a butterfly. She ran after it, but she didn't realize that she was getting too close to the pond. Suddenly, she fell in the water! + +Max quickly jumped in and pulled Lily out of the pond. Lily was scared, but she realized that Max was her hero and her best friend. She hugged him and said, "Thank you, Max! You're my best friend and you saved me from the water. You're a harmless dog and I love you!" + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful around water and to always appreciate her friends. She knew that Max would always be there to protect her and keep her safe. The moral of the story is that friends are important and can help us in times of need. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and explore the big world around him. One day, Timmy went for a walk to see the pretty landscape. He saw lots of trees and flowers and felt very happy. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a cat in the grass. He went to pet the cat, but the cat was tired and didn't want to play. The cat slapped Timmy's hand with its paw and ran away. + +Timmy said, "Ouch! Why did you slap me, cat?" + +The cat meowed and said, "I'm sorry, I'm just too tired to play today. Maybe we can play tomorrow when I'm not so tired." + +Timmy understood and said, "Okay, I'll come back tomorrow. Bye, cat!" And he continued his walk, feeling happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went on a walk in the forest and saw a wild rabbit hopping around. Timmy wanted to catch the rabbit, but it was too fast for him. + +As Timmy continued his walk, he saw a bird with a troubled look on its face. The bird had gotten its wing stuck in a branch and couldn't fly away. Timmy knew he had to help the bird, so he carefully untangled its wing and set it free. The bird flew away happily, and Timmy felt proud of himself for helping. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy began to head back home. On his way, he saw a butterfly fluttering around. This time, he was determined to catch it. He chased the butterfly around and around, until finally, he caught it in his hands. Timmy smiled, feeling happy and accomplished. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures. One day, she wanted to print out her drawing, so she asked her mommy for help. + +Mommy said, "Sure, let's go to the computer and print it out." But when they got to the computer, there was a dangerous virus on it. Mommy said, "We can't print it out yet. We have to prevent the virus from hurting our computer." + +Lily was sad, but mommy explained that they could fix the computer and then print out her drawing safely. They worked together to prevent the virus from causing any damage. Finally, they were able to print out Lily's beautiful picture and she was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to wear pretty skirts. She had a pink skirt that she loved the most. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help open a jar of cookies. Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't open it. Her mom helped her and they both had a cookie. + +Later that day, Lily went to play outside. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice she was getting dirty. When she came back inside, her mom saw that her skirt was all muddy. Lily's mom didn't want the mud to spoil the skirt, so she washed it right away. Lily was happy that her favorite skirt was clean again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rug in her room that was very dirty. Lily's mom told her that she needed to clean it. So, Lily got a cloth and started to polish the rug. It was hard work, but she didn't give up. + +After a while, Lily noticed that the rug was getting lighter in color. She was so happy! She went to show her mom and they both smiled. "Great job, Lily!" her mom said. "Now your rug looks brand new!" + +Lily was proud of herself for cleaning the rug all by herself. She knew that she could do anything if she worked hard enough. From then on, she made sure to always keep her rug clean and shiny. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his scissors. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with a project. "Timmy, can you please help me cut this paper?" she asked. "Sure, Mommy! I'm ready to move my scissors!" Timmy replied. + +As Timmy was cutting the paper, he accidentally dropped his scissors. "Uh oh! My scissors fell on the ground," he said. "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll help you pick them up," his mom said. Timmy was happy that his mom was there to help him. + +After they finished the project, Timmy's mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Timmy. You did a great job moving your scissors." Timmy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mommy. I love helping you!" +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to lie in the sun and take naps. One day, Whiskers heard a brilliant sound coming from the window. It was a bird singing a beautiful poem. Whiskers wanted to catch the bird, but he knew it would be hard. So, he decided to just enjoy the poem and take another nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very, very old. She liked to march around her house. One day, she heard a loud noise. It scared her! She looked outside and saw a big dog. The dog was barking and it scared her even more. But then, the dog's owner came and took him away. The old lady felt safe again and went back to marching around her house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she was running so fast that she fell down and hurt her knee. She started to cry. + +Her mom came running and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I fell down and my knee hurts," Lily replied. + +Her mom said, "Let me see. You need to stand up so I can look at it." + +Lily stood up and her mom saw that her knee was bleeding. She told Lily to kneel down so she could clean the cut. After her mom cleaned the cut, she put a band-aid on it. Lily felt much better and was able to go back outside to play with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. It was very cool and had lots of wheels. One day, a little boy wanted to play with it, but he was too impatient. He asked his mom if he could have the tank, but she said no. The little boy started to cry and lie on the floor. His mom told him that he had to be patient and wait his turn. The little boy stopped crying and waited patiently. Finally, it was his turn to play with the tank. He was so happy and had lots of fun driving it around. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a teddy bear named Teddy. Teddy was very adorable and Timmy loved him very much. One day, Timmy was playing with Teddy and accidentally tore his arm. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He remembered that his dad had a spear in the garage. Timmy thought that maybe he could use the spear to fix Teddy's arm. So, he went to the garage and got the spear. Timmy used the spear to carefully sew Teddy's arm back on. + +When Timmy was finished, Teddy looked good as new! Timmy was so happy that he hugged Teddy tight. From that day on, Timmy made sure to be careful when playing with Teddy, so he wouldn't tear him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Rose who loved to play with her. One day, Lily found a delicate flower in the garden and showed it to her sister. Rose was so happy and hugged her sister. + +The next day, Lily went to work in the garden and her sister wanted to help her. They worked together and had a lot of fun. But then, Lily accidentally stepped on the delicate flower and it broke. Rose was sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +Lily felt bad and wanted to make it up to her sister. She went to the store and bought a new flower, even more delicate than the first one. When she came back, Rose was surprised and happy. They hugged each other and played together again. From that day on, Lily was more careful in the garden and always made sure to protect the delicate flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom to eat ice cream. Lily loved ice cream, especially the chocolate one. She ate it so fast that she almost lost her breath. + +After they finished eating, they went for a walk. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. Her mom said it was too high, but Lily insisted. She climbed up and slid down. It was so much fun! + +But then, Lily noticed that her mom was not around. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find her. She felt bad and started to cry. Suddenly, she saw her mom waving at her from a distance. She had just gone to the bathroom. Lily was relieved and happy to be reunited with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a messy room, with toys everywhere. Her mom asked her to clean up, but Lily didn't want to. + +Suddenly, her friend Emma came over to play. Emma saw the messy room and said, "Wow, your room is messy, Lily!" + +Lily replied, "I know, but I don't want to clean it up. Let's play instead!" + +Emma said, "Okay, but first let's rest for a bit. We can clean up later." + +So Lily and Emma sat down and rested for a while. They talked about their favorite toys and played with them. After they rested, they decided to clean up the messy room together. They had so much fun doing it that they didn't even realize they were cleaning! +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 went on an adventure in the woods. He walked and walked until he found a big pile of ash. + +"Wow, this ash is tough," Timmy said to himself as he picked some up and tried to break it apart. + +Just then, Timmy's friend Billy came along. "Hi Timmy, what are you doing?" Billy asked. + +"I found this tough ash and I'm trying to break it," Timmy replied. + +Billy looked at the ash and said, "That's not ash, Timmy. That's the remains of a burnt log. You can wear gloves if you want to touch it." + +Timmy put on his gloves and they both continued on their adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she wanted to mix all her toys together. She took her dolls, cars, and blocks and put them in a big bucket. She stirred them around and around until they were all mixed up. + +Her mom came in and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm mixing all my toys together," Lily said with a smile. + +Her mom looked at the bucket and saw a figure sticking out. "What's that long thing in there?" she asked. + +Lily reached in and pulled out a long toy snake. "It's my snake!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom laughed and said, "Well, I guess it's a good thing you found it. Let's play with your mixed-up toys together!" And they spent the rest of the day playing with Lily's unique toy collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he decided to follow a stream he had never seen before. The stream was very small, but it led him to a big, gloomy forest. + +As Timmy walked through the forest, he heard a noise. "Who's there?" he asked. A voice replied, "It's me, the witch of the forest. What are you doing here?" Timmy explained that he was just exploring and following the stream. The witch said, "Well, you shouldn't have come here. Now, I must turn you into a frog!" + +Timmy was frightened and tried to run away, but the witch caught him and turned him into a frog. Timmy was sad and scared. He hopped back to his house, but when he got there, his family didn't recognize him and chased him away. Timmy was all alone and stuck as a frog forever. +Once upon a time, there was a family. The family had a delicate vase that they loved very much. One day, the little girl in the family accidentally knocked over the vase and it broke into many pieces. The family was sad because they thought the vase was gone forever. + +But then, the little girl's mommy reminded her that they could try to fix the vase with glue. So, the family carefully put the pieces back together with glue. It was a delicate job, but they were able to fix the vase and it looked as good as new! + +The family was happy because they were able to save their special vase. And the little girl learned to be more careful around delicate things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat ice cream with his spoon. His mommy always said he was so good at using his spoon. + +One day, Timmy wanted to have a big ice cream party with his friends. He asked his mommy to help him organize the party. They made invitations and decorated the house with balloons and streamers. + +When the party started, Timmy's friends arrived and they all got their own spoons to eat ice cream. Timmy's mommy made sure everyone had a good time and they all enjoyed their ice cream. + +After the party, Timmy's mommy told him he did a very good job organizing the party. Timmy was very happy and couldn't wait to have another ice cream party with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cherries, they were his favorite fruit. One day, Timmy's mom brought home a big bag of cherries from the store. Timmy was so excited to eat them all! + +But then, Timmy's little sister came along and knocked over the bag, spilling all the cherries on the floor. Timmy was sad, but his sister didn't know any better. So, Timmy decided to help clean up the mess. He got a cup and started to pour the cherries back into the bag. + +As Timmy was pouring the cherries, he accidentally knocked over a glass of water that was sitting on the table. The water spilled all over the cherries, making them wet and sticky. Timmy was upset, but he didn't want to waste the cherries. So, he ate them anyway. + +However, the wet cherries made Timmy sick. He had a tummy ache and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said that the cherries were not ordinary cherries, they were bad cherries that had been sprayed with a harmful chemical. Timmy learned that sometimes things that look good on the outside can be bad on the inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bright vest that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play on the swings. She saw a boy who looked sad. + +Lily asked the boy, "Why are you sad?" + +"I lost my ball," the boy replied. + +Lily wanted to help the boy. She looked around and saw the ball in the bushes. She pushed the bushes aside and got the ball. The boy was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're my hero!" + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. She went home wearing her bright vest, feeling happy that she helped someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she went outside and took a step on a slippery rock. She slipped and fell down. + +Lily's mom came outside and helped her up. She noticed that Lily's shoes were very smelly. So, they went inside and Lily took off her shoes. Her mom washed them in the washing machine and they smelled much better. + +After that, Lily went back outside to play. She was careful not to slip on any more rocks. She had lots of fun jumping in puddles and feeling the rain on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yellow doll and always carried it with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a special surprise. She gave her a big, white paper and some crayons to write with. + +Lily was so excited to write on her paper with her crayons. She drew a big yellow sun and a yellow flower. Then, she started to write her name. But suddenly, her yellow doll fell on the paper and made a big mark. + +Lily was sad at first, but then she had an idea. She picked up her yellow doll and dipped its feet in the yellow paint. Then, she made footprints all over the paper. Her mommy was so proud of her creative idea and they hung the paper on the wall for everyone to see. From that day on, Lily and her yellow doll loved to write and draw together. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max loved to play and have fun, but he also loved to eat. One day, Max saw a big, juicy orange in a shop. He wanted it so badly that he decided to escape from his tree to get it. + +Max climbed down the tree and ran to the shop. He snatched the orange and ran away as fast as he could. But as he was running, he slipped and fell. The orange rolled away and was squished. Max felt sad and guilty. He realized that stealing was not the right thing to do. + +From that day on, Max promised to never steal again. He learned that it is better to ask for things instead of taking them. And even though he never got another orange, he felt happy knowing that he did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who lived in a hut in the forest. One day, it rained and rained and the little bear's hut got very wet. The little bear was sad because he didn't like the wet. + +The little bear decided to go on an adventure to find a new home that was not wet. He walked and walked until he found a big house. The big house had a printer inside that printed pictures. The little bear was amazed by the printer and wanted to try it out. + +But the person who lived in the big house did not like the little bear and told him to leave. The little bear was sad again because he still didn't have a new home. He walked and walked some more until he found a cave. The cave was dry and cozy and the little bear was happy. He didn't need a printer or a wet hut to be happy, he just needed a dry place to call home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toy blocks. One day, she built a tall tower, but it kept falling down. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom came in and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I can't build a tower. It keeps falling down," Lily said. + +Mom said, "Let's measure each block and attach them together with some tape. Then your tower will be strong and you'll be happy." + +Lily measured each block and attached them together with tape. She built the tallest tower she had ever made and was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Mom! Now I can build a tower all by myself." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very clumsy. He tripped over his own feet a lot. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a restaurant. They looked at the menu together and decided what to eat. Timmy wanted chicken nuggets and fries. + +When the food came, Timmy was so excited to eat it. But, he was also very clumsy. He accidentally knocked over his cup of water and it spilled all over the table. Timmy's mom told him to act more carefully and not be so clumsy. Timmy felt bad, but he promised to try harder. + +After they finished eating, Timmy's mom took him to a park to play. Timmy was still thinking about what his mom said. He didn't want to be clumsy anymore. So, he acted very carefully while playing on the playground. He didn't trip or fall once! Timmy was so proud of himself and his mom was too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. They had so much fun together. + +As they played, Lily noticed a spider on the ceiling. She was scared, but Timmy said they should join forces to catch the spider. They got a jar and put the spider inside. Lily felt guilty for being scared, but Timmy said it was okay. + +After they caught the spider, they went outside to play in the sunshine. Lily was happy to have such a good friend like Timmy. They played together all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very restless because he wanted to play with his friends, but his mama bear told him to wait. Mama bear said they needed to protect themselves from the big bad wolf who lived nearby. + +Teddy didn't like waiting, but he knew it was important to be safe. So he sat down and tried to be patient. As he waited, he saw a butterfly flying by. Teddy wanted to catch it, but he remembered what his mama bear said about being safe. + +Finally, after a long time, mama bear said it was okay to come out and play. Teddy was so happy that he ran outside to see his friends. They played all day and had so much fun. Teddy was glad that he waited and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with sticks. One day, he found a big stick in the forest and he was so happy. He played with it all day long, but when it got dark, he had to go home. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the forest to find his stick, but it was gone! He looked everywhere but it had disappeared. He felt sad and tired from all the searching. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was his friend, Sally. "What's wrong, Timmy?" she asked. "My stick is gone," he said sadly. "Don't worry," Sally said, "I found it and I brought it back for you." Timmy was so happy that he hugged his friend and thanked her. From that day on, they played with the stick together and it never disappeared again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was feeling bored. She sat on the couch and looked around for something to do. Suddenly, her mom came in and asked her if she wanted to go to the park. Lily jumped up and down with excitement because she loved going to the park. + +At the park, Lily played on the swings and the slide. She ran around and laughed with her friends. She had so much fun that she didn't want to leave. When they got home, Lily told her mom that she understood why going to the park was so much better than sitting on the boring couch. Her mom smiled and said that she was happy to see Lily having so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. They would run and jump and have lots of fun together. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park. There, she saw a cute little puppy. The puppy was so happy to see Lily that he gave her a big kiss on the nose. Lily was glad and giggled with joy. + +From that day on, Lily would go to the park every day to play with her new puppy friend. They would have so much fun together, running and playing and giving each other lots of kisses. And Lily was always glad to have such a good friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play in his backyard. He had a big vine that grew on the fence and he liked to swing on it. One day, Timmy's friend Jack came to play with him. Jack was very boastful and always talked about how good he was at everything. + +Timmy said, "Let's swing on the vine together!" Jack replied, "I'm too good for that, I can kick a ball higher than anyone!" Timmy felt a bit sad, but he didn't say anything. They started to play soccer, and Jack kicked the ball very high. Timmy tried to kick it too, but he missed and the ball went over the fence. + +Timmy said, "I'll go get the ball." Jack said, "I'll wait here, I don't want to get my clothes dirty." Timmy climbed the fence and went to get the ball, but when he came back, he saw that Jack was swinging on the vine. Suddenly, the vine broke and Jack fell to the ground. He hurt his arm badly and had to go to the hospital. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had said something to Jack earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a black crane who lived by a big lake. The crane loved to catch fish and would spend all day by the water. One day, a mean cat came to the lake and saw the crane. The cat thought the crane looked tasty and wanted to eat him. + +The crane knew the cat was bad news and tried to fly away, but the cat was too quick. The cat chased the crane all around the lake. The crane tried to pause and rest, but the cat wouldn't let him. Finally, the crane flew up into the sky to get away from the cat. + +But the cat was too clever. He waited for the crane to come back down and pounced on him. The poor crane was eaten by the mean cat. And that's why it's important to be careful of bad cats who want to eat you. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing his trumpet. He would play it all day long and make beautiful music. One day, Timmy went to the park to play his trumpet. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice when a dangerous man came up to him and took his trumpet away. + +Timmy looked around and couldn't find his trumpet. He started to cry and went to tell his mom what happened. "Mommy, I lost my trumpet," he said. His mom asked him what happened, and Timmy told her about the dangerous man who took it away. + +Timmy's mom called the police, but they couldn't find the man or the trumpet. Timmy was very sad and didn't want to play his trumpet anymore. He wished he could find it again, but it was gone forever. From that day on, Timmy never played his trumpet again and missed making beautiful music. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max liked to run and jump and play with his toys. One day, Max saw a shiny gem on the ground. He wanted to play with it, so he picked it up with his mouth. + +Max's friend, a little girl named Lily, saw the gem and said, "That's mine! I found it first!" Max didn't want to give the gem back, so he pulled it away from Lily. Lily was sad and started to cry. + +Max felt bad for making Lily cry, so he decided to give the gem back to her. He dropped it at her feet and said, "Sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to make you sad." Lily smiled and said, "That's okay, Max. Thank you for giving it back." + +From that day on, Max and Lily played together with the gem. They took turns pulling it and chasing each other around. They were happy and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, Mittens met a dog named Sparky. Sparky liked to travel and explore new places. + +"Hey Mittens, do you want to come on an adventure with me?" Sparky asked. + +Mittens replied, "No, I just want to sleep. It's too quiet when we travel." + +Sparky said, "Come on, it will be fun! We can see new things and meet new friends." + +Mittens thought about it and finally said, "Okay, I'll go with you. But can we take a nap first?" + +Sparky laughed and said, "Sure, let's rest up for our big adventure!" + +And so, Mittens and Sparky traveled together, exploring the world and having many fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing on her computer. One day, she was playing a game when her computer suddenly stopped working. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can you give me a new computer please?" + +Her mommy said, "Oh no, your computer is broken. We need to take it to the store to get it fixed." + +Lily was very serious and said, "Okay mommy, let's take it to the store now." + +So, they went to the store and the nice man fixed Lily's computer. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you for fixing my computer!" +Once upon a time, there was a smart and clever dog. He was very intelligent and could do many tricks. He lived near a big fountain where he loved to play. + +One day, something bad happened. The dog saw a cat and started to chase it. He ran too fast and fell into the fountain. He tried to get out, but he couldn't. The water was too deep and he didn't know how to swim. + +The people who saw what happened tried to help the dog, but it was too late. The smart and intelligent dog drowned in the fountain. Everyone was very sad and missed the dog very much. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Jack. Jack was very strong, but he had a fragile heart. One day, Jack found a treasure chest full of gold and jewels. He was so happy! But then he saw a little girl crying. She said she lost her teddy bear. Jack felt sad for her and decided to give her some gold coins to buy a new teddy bear. The little girl was so happy and hugged Jack. From that day on, Jack knew that giving was more important than having treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad asked him if he wanted to help him grill some burgers for dinner. Timmy said yes because he thought it would be fun. + +When Timmy's dad started to light the grill, Timmy said, "Wow, that's useful!" His dad smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Now, can you help me put the burgers on the grill?" Timmy was happy to help and put the burgers on the grill carefully. + +As they were cooking, Timmy's mom came outside and said, "I hate the smell of grilled food." Timmy didn't understand why his mom would hate something that smelled so good. He asked her, "Why do you hate it?" His mom replied, "I just don't like the smell. But I'm sure it will taste delicious!" + +Finally, the burgers were ready and Timmy's family sat down to eat. Timmy was proud of himself for helping his dad and making a delicious dinner. He thought to himself, "Grilling is fun and useful!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a task to clean her room before her mom came back from work. But she didn't want to do it because she thought it was stupid. + +Her mom came back and saw that the room was still messy. She asked Lily why she didn't clean her room, and Lily said, "I don't want to do it. It's stupid." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you need to do your task. I trust that you can do it. And it's not stupid to keep your room clean." + +Lily thought about what her mom said and decided to clean her room. She realized that it wasn't so bad after all, and she felt proud of herself for completing her task. From that day on, she trusted her mom's advice and always did her tasks without complaining. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's mommy always told him to study hard in school so he could be smart when he grew up. Timmy listened to his mommy and studied every day. + +One day, Timmy's mommy bought him a new toy. It was a remote control car. Timmy was so happy and played with it all day. When it was time for bed, Timmy put the car on his bedside table and went to sleep. + +In the middle of the night, Timmy woke up because he needed to go to the toilet. He got out of bed and walked to the toilet. But when he tried to flush, the toilet didn't work. Timmy was sad because he didn't know how to fix it. But then he remembered that his daddy was very reliable and could fix anything. + +The next morning, Timmy told his daddy about the broken toilet. Daddy fixed it quickly and Timmy was very happy. He was glad that he studied hard in school so he could remember to ask his reliable daddy for help. And he was happy that he could play with his remote control car again without worrying about the toilet. +Once upon a time, the sun was shining and the birds were singing. But then, a big, bad hurricane came. It was very windy and rainy. The little boy felt uncomfortable and scared. He wanted to hide somewhere safe. + +He looked around and saw a big tree. He thought it would be a good place to hide. So, he ran to the tree and climbed up. He felt much better up there. The wind couldn't reach him and he was safe from the hurricane. + +After a while, the hurricane went away and the sun came out again. The little boy climbed down from the tree and went back home. He was happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a colorful doll that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big swing and wanted to try it. + +Lily's mom helped her get on the swing and pushed her gently. Lily loved it so much that she didn't want to get off. But then, she remembered her doll. She had left it on the bench! + +Lily asked her mom to stop the swing, and she ran back to the bench. When she got there, she saw that her doll was gone. She looked around and saw a little boy holding her doll. Lily asked the boy if she could have her doll back, and the boy gave it to her. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her doll close to her when she went to the park. And every time she swung on the swing, she would hold her doll tightly in her arms. +Once upon a time, there was a snowman named Frosty. Frosty loved to exercise every day. He would run and jump and play with his friends. One day, Frosty's friend, a little girl named Lily, came to visit him. + +"Hi, Frosty!" said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm exercising!" replied Frosty. "It's important to stay healthy and strong." + +Lily watched as Frosty did some icy squats and then asked, "Why do you glow?" + +"I glow because I'm happy," said Frosty. "When you exercise and take care of yourself, you feel good inside and out." + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to exercise too! Can we play together?" + +Frosty was happy to have a friend to exercise with, so they ran and jumped and played in the snow together. And as they played, Frosty continued to glow with happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear liked to walk in the forest and look for food. One day, the bear saw a little rabbit. The rabbit was very lucky because the bear didn't want to eat him. Instead, the bear asked the rabbit to play. The rabbit was happy and they played together. + +After a while, the bear felt tired and wanted to rest. The bear looked around and saw a big lumber. The bear wanted to sleep on the lumber, but the rabbit said he wanted to play more. The bear insisted that he was very tired and he needed to rest. The rabbit understood and let the bear sleep on the lumber. + +When the bear woke up, he felt much better. The rabbit was still there and they played some more. The bear was happy to have a new friend and the rabbit was happy to have a lucky day. From that day on, the bear and the rabbit played together every day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, she woke up early and felt very impatient to go potty. She ran to the toilet and did her business. + +After that, Lily felt happy and ready to start her day. She ate breakfast with her family and played with her toys. But then, she felt sleepy again and went back to bed for a nap. + +When she woke up from her nap, Lily felt much better. She went to the park with her mom and dad and played on the swings. She had so much fun that she didn't want to leave! But eventually, it was time to go home and have dinner. Lily went to bed early that night, tired from her busy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander in the fields and pick flowers. One day, while she was wandering, she saw a big oat field. She was curious and went to see. She saw a man who was picking oats. + +"Hello, what are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I am picking oats. They are used to make yummy oatmeal," replied the man. + +"I am grateful for the oatmeal. It is my favorite breakfast," said Lily. + +The man smiled at Lily and gave her a bag of oats. "Here, take these oats and enjoy a bowl of oatmeal tomorrow morning," he said. + +Lily thanked the man and wandered back home, excited to make oatmeal for breakfast the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and her stomach was growling loudly. She asked her mom for a snack, but her mom said she had to wait until dinner. Lily was impatient and kept asking for food. + +Finally, her mom gave her a cookie. But Lily wanted more and took another one without asking. Her mom saw what she did and said, "Lily, you know you should ask before taking more. You have to learn to share and be patient." + +Lily didn't listen and took another cookie. Her mom got angry and said, "Lily, you have been very naughty. You will be punished and won't get any more cookies." + +Lily was sad and cried, but she learned her lesson. From that day on, she always asked before taking more and learned to be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a jellyfish on the sand. Timmy thought it looked funny with its long tentacles. He wanted to touch it, but his mommy said it was better to stay away. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard someone yell. It was a man who got stung by a jellyfish in the water. He was in a lot of pain and his friends had to help him. Timmy felt sad for the man and he didn't want to go in the water anymore. + +Later, Timmy had a fit because he wanted to eat ice cream, but his mommy said no. He cried and yelled, but his mommy explained that too much sugar is not good for him. Timmy understood and stopped crying. He knew his mommy loved him and wanted him to be healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a nest high up in a tree. One day, Tweetie saw a triangle in the sky. It was a kite! Tweetie was so excited and wanted to play with the kite. + +Tweetie flew up to the kite and said, "Hi, can I play with you?" The kite said, "Sure, but be alert because the wind is strong up here." Tweetie was careful and played with the kite. They had so much fun together. + +Suddenly, a big bird came and tried to take the kite away. Tweetie knew that the big bird was stronger, so Tweetie surrendered the kite. The big bird took the kite and flew away. Tweetie was sad, but knew it was the right thing to do. Tweetie went back to the nest and slept, dreaming of playing with the kite again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a new park in the town. It had swings, slides, and a sandbox. Kids loved to play there. One day, a big bull came to the park. He was scary and had big horns. The kids got scared and ran away from the park. + +The bull walked around the park and saw the sandbox. He thought it was a big litter box and started to dig in it. The sand flew everywhere. The bull got angry and started to run around the park. He knocked down the swings and the slides. + +The next day, the kids came to play at the park again. They saw the swings and the slides were broken. They saw the sandbox was ruined. They knew they couldn't play there anymore. The bull had ruined their new park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read her books. One day, she was playing near the bookcase when she accidentally knocked it over. The bookcase fell and broke into many pieces. Lily felt very sad and scared. + +Her mom came into the room and saw the broken bookcase. She was not happy and looked grumpy. But then she saw how sad Lily was and realized that accidents happen. She hugged Lily and told her that it's okay to make mistakes, as long as we learn from them. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful when playing and to always tell an adult if something breaks. She also learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that her mom will always love her no matter what. From that day on, Lily was more careful when playing and always asked for help if she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the forest near her house. One day, she saw a big pile of logs. She wanted to build a fort with them, but it was difficult because the logs were heavy. + +Lily decided to ask her friends for help. Together, they worked hard to build a fort. They stacked the logs one on top of the other, making sure they were safe and steady. + +Finally, after a lot of hard work, they finished building the fort. Lily was so happy! She invited all her friends to come and play in it. They had so much fun playing in their new fort made of logs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, she saw a big, brown owl sitting on a tree branch. The owl looked at Lily and said, "Hello, little girl. My name is Hootie." + +Lily was surprised to hear an owl talk, but she wasn't scared. Hootie asked her if she wanted to see something special. Lily said yes, and Hootie flew down from the tree branch. He led her to a secret spot where he revealed a hidden treasure. It was a jar of spicy honey! + +Lily was so happy to see the treasure. She thanked Hootie and they became good friends. From that day on, Lily visited Hootie every day in the forest. They would talk and play together, and Hootie would always reveal something new and exciting to her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to bake yummy cookies with her mom. One day, they made cookies with a special pattern on them. It was stripes of pink and blue. Lily thought they were so pretty. + +Her mom said, "Let's sell these cookies at the farmer's market!" Lily was excited to sell their special cookies. They packed them up in a big basket and went to the market. Lots of people came to their stand and bought their cookies. Everyone loved the yummy taste and pretty pattern. + +At the end of the day, they had sold all of their cookies. Lily was so happy that they had made lots of people smile with their tasty treats. From then on, they made the special pattern cookies every week to sell at the market. It was their favorite thing to do together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One hot day, she was feeling thirsty and wanted some water. She asked her mom to buy her a bottle of water from the store. Her mom said she would, but first Lily needed to get ready to go outside. + +Lily quickly put on her shoes and ran outside with her mom. They walked to the store and found the water aisle. Lily picked out a bottle of water that she liked and her mom bought it for her. Lily was so happy to have her water and drank it all up. She felt much better and was grateful that her mom bought it for her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Jack. Jack was very good at painting and he loved to paint colorful pictures. One day, Jack went to the store to buy some paint. He saw a very expensive paint and he wanted to buy it. + +But then, Jack heard a little girl crying. The little girl wanted to buy a toy, but her mom said it was too expensive. Jack felt sad for the little girl and decided to buy the toy for her. + +The little girl was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mister Painter! You are so kind." Jack smiled and replied, "It's okay, little one. I just want to help you settle your sadness." + +The little girl hugged Jack and they both walked away happily. From that day on, Jack always remembered that kindness is more important than expensive things. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved to play with her hoop. She would roll it down the street and catch it with a big smile on her face. One day, a little girl saw her playing and said, "That looks like fun! Can I play too?" + +The elderly lady happily handed the hoop to the little girl, and they played together for a while. Suddenly, something terrible happened. The hoop slipped out of the little girl's hands and rolled into the road. A car was coming, and the driver didn't see the hoop. The car hit the hoop and it broke into many pieces. + +The little girl started to cry, and the elderly lady tried to comfort her. "It's okay," she said. "We can get you a new hoop." But the little girl was very upset. She didn't want a new hoop. She wanted the one she had been playing with. The elderly lady felt sad too, because she knew how much the hoop meant to the little girl. From that day on, they never played with hoops again. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Betsy. Betsy was very modest and always wore a hat on her head. One day, Betsy was walking in the field when she saw her friend, a little pig named Peppa. + +"Hi Betsy, what's in your hat?" asked Peppa. + +"It's a surprise," replied Betsy with a smile. + +Peppa was curious and asked Betsy to show her what was under the hat. Betsy was hesitant but finally agreed. She took off her hat and revealed a bottle of milk. + +Peppa was excited and asked if she could have some milk. Betsy was happy to share and poured some milk into a cup for Peppa. But as Peppa took a sip, she made a funny face and said, "This milk tastes funny." + +Betsy was embarrassed and realized she had accidentally given Peppa spoiled milk. She apologized and promised to be more careful next time. + +From that day on, Betsy always checked the milk before sharing it with her friends. And Peppa learned to never judge a gift by its cover. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey named Tom. Tom lived on a farm with lots of other animals. One day, Tom tried to whistle, but he couldn't. He felt embarrassed because all the other animals could whistle. + +Tom decided to practice every day, and soon he could whistle a little bit. One day, a group of children came to visit the farm. They saw Tom and asked him to whistle for them. Tom felt nervous, but he tried his best and whistled a little tune. + +The children were so happy and clapped for Tom. He felt proud of himself and no longer embarrassed. From that day on, Tom practiced his whistling every day and became the best whistling turkey on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy van. The van liked to sleep all day and never wanted to go anywhere. One day, a little girl came by and asked the van, "Why do you sleep all day?" + +The van replied, "I am too tired to go anywhere. I just want to sleep." + +The little girl said, "But if you don't go anywhere, you will miss all the fun things outside. Look at the trees and the birds!" + +The van blinked its headlights and thought about what the little girl said. Finally, the van decided to wake up and go for a ride. The little girl was so happy and they drove around together, seeing all the beautiful things outside. From that day on, the van was never lazy again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cart. He would push it around the house and pretend he was driving a big truck. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go outside and play. Timmy was happy to go outside and pushed his cart around the yard. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise. It was the sound of his mom's phone ringing. Timmy's mom was inside the house and couldn't hear the ringing. Timmy knew he had to help. He pushed his cart as fast as he could to the front door and rang the doorbell. + +His mom answered the door and was surprised to see Timmy there with his cart. Timmy pointed to the phone and said, "Ring, ring, Mommy!" His mom smiled and picked up the phone. Timmy was happy he could help his mom and his dull day turned into an exciting one. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his kite. He would run around and make his kite fly high in the sky. One day, Timmy's kite got stuck in a tree. Timmy was confused and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Timmy's friend Billy came by. "What's wrong, Timmy?" Billy asked. "My kite is stuck in the tree," Timmy replied. "Don't worry, I will help you," Billy said. + +Billy acted quickly and climbed the tree to get the kite. He was able to get it down and give it back to Timmy. "Thank you, Billy! You are a great friend," Timmy said happily. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain called a volcano. It was very hot and sometimes it would explode with fire and smoke. One day, a family of dinosaurs was living near the volcano. They were very scared because they didn't want to get hurt. + +One of the dinosaurs, a big T-Rex, had an idea. He said, "Let's build a modern house that can protect us from the volcano!" So, they all rushed to gather materials like rocks and sticks to build their new house. + +After many days of hard work, they finally finished building their new home. The volcano erupted again, but this time the family was safe and sound in their new modern house. From that day on, they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved muffins, especially blueberry muffins. One day, Lily's mom baked muffins for breakfast. Lily was so happy and excited to eat her muffin, but when she opened the oven, the muffins were burnt. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, her dad came and saw the burnt muffins. He told Lily not to worry, he will repair the muffins. Lily watched as her dad took out the burnt parts and made the muffins look good again. When the muffins were done, Lily's dad opened the oven and gave her a fresh, warm muffin. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. The muffin was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go to the beach and catch shrimp with his daddy. One day, Timmy saw a big, orange shrimp and he wanted to catch it so badly. But he didn't know how to tie his fishing line properly. + +Timmy's daddy saw him struggling and said, "Timmy, it's okay if you don't catch the orange shrimp. It's more important to learn how to tie your fishing line so you can catch lots of shrimp next time." + +Timmy felt sad at first, but then he realized that his daddy was right. He practiced tying his fishing line and soon he was catching lots of shrimp. Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to focus on learning and practicing instead of just wanting something right away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the forest near her house. One day, she met a queen who was very thirsty. The queen asked Lily if she had anything to drink. + +Lily gave the queen a glass of water from her bottle. The queen drank it all and said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind." + +Lily was happy to help the queen, but she was also bored. She wanted to play with her friends, but the queen wanted her to stay and talk. Lily didn't know what to do. + +Finally, Lily said, "I have to go now. My friends are waiting for me." + +The queen understood and said, "Thank you again for the drink. You are a good friend." And with that, Lily ran off to play with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park, especially on the slide. One day, she met a friendly dog who licked her face with a big kiss. Lily thought it was funny and giggled a lot. + +The next day, Lily went to the park again and saw the dog. She went to pet him, but he growled and bit her hand. It hurt a lot and made her cry. Her mom took her to the hospital where the doctor gave her a shot to make her feel better. + +Lily learned that not all dogs are friendly and that she should be careful around them. She also learned that some things may look tasty, but they can hurt you. She never went near that dog again and was always careful when playing on the slide. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and listen to the crickets chirping. One day, she saw a funny looking cricket. It had big eyes and long legs. + +Lily imagined what it would be like to have a pet cricket. She thought it would be fun to watch it hop around and listen to its chirping. So, she caught the cricket and put it in a jar with some grass. + +But as the day went on, Lily realized that the cricket was not happy in the jar. It wanted to be free and hop around in the grass. So, Lily let the cricket go and watched it hop away. She realized that it was better to imagine having a cricket as a friend than to keep it in a jar. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved summer because he could play outside all day long. But one day, it started to rain and Timmy's mom said he couldn't go outside. Timmy was sad because he wanted to play. + +But then, the rain stopped and the sun came out again. Timmy asked his mom if he could go outside and play. His mom said yes and Timmy was very happy. He ran outside and played with his friends. + +Timmy's friend Sally wanted to play inside because she was afraid of bugs. But Timmy was persistent and convinced her to come outside and play. Sally had so much fun and was happy that Timmy allowed her to join in on the fun. + +After a while, it started to get dark and Timmy's mom called him inside. Timmy was tired but happy because he had a fun day playing outside with his friends. He went to bed dreaming of all the fun he would have in the summer. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for pretty rocks. One day, she found a shiny mineral and she was very happy. She put it in her pocket and went home. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother, Max, came to play with her. They started playing with their toys, but Max accidentally broke Lily's favorite doll. Lily got very upset and screamed at Max. Max felt uncomfortable and sad. + +Their mom came into the room and asked what happened. Lily told her about the broken doll and how Max did it. Mom told Lily that it's not nice to scream and that accidents happen. She also reminded Lily about the shiny mineral she found earlier and how happy it made her. Mom said that sometimes we have to forgive and forget, just like how Lily forgave Max for breaking her doll. + +Lily felt bad for screaming at Max and apologized. Max felt better and they all hugged. Lily learned that it's important to forgive and not hold grudges. She also learned that screaming doesn't solve anything. From that day on, Lily and Max played together happily and Lily kept the shiny mineral as a reminder of the lesson she learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy decided to wander in the forest. He saw many trees and flowers. Suddenly, he saw a scary tiger! + +Timmy: "Oh no! A scary tiger!" + +Tiger: "Hello little boy. Are you lost?" + +Timmy: "Yes, I am. I was wandering in the forest." + +Tiger: "Don't be scared. I will help you find your way home." + +Timmy was happy that the scary tiger was friendly. They walked together and found Timmy's house. Timmy thanked the tiger and said goodbye. From that day on, Timmy visited the tiger often and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to point at everything he saw, especially the colorful things. He would point at the blue sky, the green grass, and the red flowers. + +One day, Timmy saw something unknown in the woods. It was a big, scary animal with sharp teeth. Timmy pointed at it, but the animal didn't like it. It chased after Timmy and caught him with its teeth. + +Timmy's parents searched for him, but they couldn't find him. They were very sad when they found out what happened to their little boy. From that day on, they warned all the children in the village to never point at unknown things in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her magnets. One day, Lily wanted to make a tower with her magnets, but they kept falling down. She felt sad and frustrated. + +Lily's mom came to help her and showed her how to lay the magnets flat on the table. Then, Lily tried again and was successful! She made a tall tower with her magnets and was very happy. From that day on, Lily knew how to be successful with her magnets by laying them flat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his bouncy ball. He would throw it and watch it bounce up and down. One day, Timmy's ball bounced too high and landed in his neighbor's yard. + +Timmy went to his neighbor's house to get his ball back. His neighbor was reading a magazine and didn't hear Timmy knocking on the door. Timmy saw his ball in the yard and went to get it. + +Suddenly, the neighbor's dog ran out and started barking at Timmy. Timmy got scared and ran back to his own yard. When he got home, he told his mom about the scary dog. His mom gave him a tasty cookie to make him feel better. + +Timmy learned that he should always be careful when playing with his bouncy ball and to watch out for dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite toy that he always played with. It was a big, red ball that bounced very high. Timmy loved to throw it and catch it. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy brought a new toy with him. It was a shiny, silver weapon. Timmy had never seen anything like it before. Billy said it was very popular with the other kids. + +Timmy and Billy played with their toys for a while, but then Billy started to rub his weapon. Timmy didn't know why he was doing that, but it made him feel a little scared. Later that day, Billy accidentally hurt himself with the weapon. Timmy learned that even popular toys can be dangerous if they aren't used properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she met a friendly dog named Max. Max liked to run around and chase his tail. + +Lily said, "Hi Max, do you want to play with me?" + +Max barked and said, "Woof woof!" + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow very hard. Lily's hat flew off her head and Max's fur was blowing everywhere. + +Lily said, "Oh no, the wind is too strong. Let's go hide under that tree!" + +Max barked again and they both ran to the tree. They waited until the wind stopped. + +After the wind calmed down, Lily said, "Thank you for keeping me safe, Max. You are a very friendly dog." + +Max barked happily and they continued to play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to make waffles for breakfast. She put the waffle mix in a bowl and added some milk and eggs. Then, she poured the batter onto the waffle maker. + +But when she tried to flip the waffle, it was too heavy and she struggled to do it. She tried again and again, but it was still too hard. Just when she was about to give up, her wise grandmother came into the kitchen. + +Grandma saw that Lily was struggling and asked if she needed help. Together, they flipped the waffle and it turned out perfectly. Lily was so happy and thanked her wise grandma for helping her. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever struggled with something, she could ask for help from someone wise like her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks and make a big stack. One day, she noticed her blocks were filthy and covered in dirt. She decided to clean them up. + +Lily got a cloth and began to rub the blocks clean. It took a lot of rubbing, but soon they were shiny and new again. She was so proud of herself for cleaning them up. + +After she finished cleaning, she started to stack the blocks again. They looked so pretty and neat now that they were clean. Lily was happy to have her blocks back to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the garden. One day, she saw a tiny insect that looked helpless. "Oh no, little bug, are you okay?" she asked. + +The insect didn't answer, but Lily knew she had to help it. She gently picked it up and put it on a leaf. "There you go, little bug. You can rest now," she said. + +Suddenly, the insect started to bow its head up and down. "Thank you, Lily. You saved my life," it said. + +Lily was so happy that she could help the insect. From that day on, she always looked out for insects in the garden and made sure they were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Emma. Emma was very special because she had an unusual talent. She could sing like a bird. + +One day, Lily and Emma went for a walk in the forest. They saw many trees, flowers, and animals. Suddenly, Emma stopped and said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you." She reached into her pocket and pulled out a shiny rock. "Ta-da! I found this while we were walking. It's a special rock." + +Lily was very happy and hugged her sister. "Thank you, Emma! You always reveal the best surprises!" They continued their walk, singing and laughing together. +Once upon a time, two friends went to the playground. They wanted to play on the same swing, but there was only one. They started to fight about who would get to use it first. One of the friends got upset and started crying. + +Then, they saw a long cord lying on the ground. They decided to use it to tie the swing to a tree so they could both swing at the same time. They worked together and tied the cord tightly to the tree and the swing. + +Now they were both happy and could swing together without fighting. They learned that working together was better than fighting. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she accidentally knocked over her mom's vase. The vase was very fragile and it broke into tiny pieces. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw what happened. "Oh no, my vase!" she said. "Lily, you need to be careful with fragile things. Do you know what fragile means?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, I don't know," she said. + +"Fragile means that something can break easily," her mom explained. "Just like this vase. It was very fragile and now it's broken." + +Lily felt sad about breaking the vase, but she knew that she could fix it. She ran to get her eraser and started to erase the broken pieces. "I can fix it, Mommy!" she said. "Look, I'm erasing it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the park. While she was playing, she noticed a strange note on the ground. It was a mysterious note because she didn't know who left it there. + +Lily picked up the note and looked at it. It said, "Meet me at the big tree at 3 o'clock." Lily wondered who wrote the note and what they wanted to tell her. She decided to go to the big tree at 3 o'clock to find out. + +At 3 o'clock, Lily went to the big tree and waited. Suddenly, a little boy appeared. He said, "I wrote the note. I wanted to show you my new toy." Lily was happy to see the boy's new toy and they played together for the rest of the day. From that day on, they became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cheese, especially the tasty kind. One day, he smelled some cheese coming from underground. He followed his nose and found a big piece of cheese in a trap. Timmy wanted to eat the cheese, but he knew he had to resist because it was a trap. + +Timmy went back to his mouse hole and told his family about the cheese. They all agreed that it was too dangerous to try and get it. But Timmy couldn't resist the thought of that tasty cheese. He decided to sneak out at night and try to get it. + +He dug a tunnel underground to the cheese and carefully made his way to it. He nibbled on the cheese, savoring its taste. Suddenly, he heard a loud snap and realized he had triggered the trap. Timmy quickly ran back to his hole with the cheese in his mouth. He had successfully gotten the cheese, but he knew he had to be careful in the future and resist the temptation of dangerous traps. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she was playing with her ball when it rolled under a bush. She tried to reach for it, but her arms were too short. + +Lily started to cry because she couldn't get her ball. Suddenly, she heard the sound of an ambulance. It was very loud and smelly. The ambulance stopped near the bush and a kind paramedic came out. + +"What's wrong, little one?" the paramedic asked. + +"My ball is under the bush, but I can't reach it," Lily said. + +The paramedic reached under the bush and got the ball for Lily. She was so happy and thanked the paramedic. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever needed help, she could always call an ambulance. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish named Freddy. Freddy loved to swim in the pond all day long. One day, he saw a shiny scale on the ground. He swam over to it and tried to pick it up, but he was too clumsy and dropped it. + +Freddy decided to go ask his friend, Sammy the snail, for help. Sammy crawled over to the scale and used his sharp shell to pick it up. He gave it to Freddy and they both admired its shiny beauty. + +From that day on, Freddy was more careful with his scales and Sammy was always happy to help his friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He was a big man with a big hat. The hunter went into the forest to find some food. He saw a bird and tried to catch it, but it flew away. The hunter was hungry and sad. + +Then, he saw a tree with some fruit. The fruit was sour, but the hunter was so hungry that he ate it anyway. After he ate the fruit, he felt better. He saw a squirrel and gave it some nuts to feed it. The squirrel was happy and the hunter was happy too. + +The hunter went back to his village with some food and shared it with his friends. They were happy to see him and he was happy to see them. From then on, the hunter always remembered to share his food and feed the animals in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very lucky because she had a big family who loved her very much. One day, Lily went to the park and saw some other kids playing. She wanted to join them, but she was too shy. + +Suddenly, she saw a big post with a sign that said "Come play with us!" Lily felt happy and decided to go and play with the other kids. They played together for a long time and had lots of fun. + +After they finished playing, Lily went home and told her family all about her new friends. She was so happy that she had joined in and made some new friends. Her family was proud of her for being brave and making new friends. From that day on, Lily would always remember the post that helped her have a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy got a new toy car for his birthday. He loved his new toy car so much, he would wear it around his neck with a magnet. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his new toy car. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice the magnet was gone. He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy was very sad because he loved his new toy car and the magnet made it extra special. But then, his friend Billy found the magnet on the ground. Timmy was so happy that he hugged Billy and said thank you. + +From then on, Timmy made sure to wear the magnet very carefully so he wouldn't lose it again. He loved his new toy car and the magnet that made it even more special. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom. One day, they went to a fair in the park. There were many vendors selling toys, candy, and balloons. Lily saw a vendor selling sweet candy and asked her mom for some. + +"Mommy, can I have some sweet candy?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, let's go buy some from the vendor over there," replied her mom. + +Lily and her mom went to the candy vendor's booth. Lily picked out her favorite candy and gave the vendor some money. The vendor gave Lily the candy and said, "This candy matches your pretty dress!" + +Lily was happy and thanked the vendor. She enjoyed her sweet candy while playing in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball. He had a basketball and a hoop in his backyard. Timmy liked to play alone, but he wished he had someone to play with. + +One day, Timmy saw his neighbor Billy playing with his basketball. Timmy asked Billy if he wanted to join him and play basketball together. Billy said no and ran away. Timmy felt sad and alone. + +Timmy decided to practice his basketball skills by himself. He started with easy shots and got better and better. Soon, Billy saw Timmy playing and asked if he could join. Timmy said yes and they played basketball together. They both had fun and became friends. From that day on, they played basketball together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved candy. She was always happy when she had candy to eat. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big bag of candy to share with her friends at school. + +Lily was so excited to share her candy with her friends. But when she got to school, she saw that her friends already had candy. They didn't want any more candy from Lily. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She tried to give her candy to other kids, but no one wanted it. Suddenly, she accidentally dropped the bag and all the candy broke into tiny pieces. Lily was upset because she couldn't share her candy anymore. + +But then, her friends saw how sad she was and they all came together to help her clean up the broken candy. They all worked together and even though they couldn't eat the candy anymore, they were all happy because they helped their friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. While they were playing, they saw a big fire. The fireman came to put out the fire. Timmy was frightened, but his mom told him not to worry because the fireman would take care of it. + +Timmy saw the fireman use a big hose to put out the fire. Timmy asked the fireman, "Why are you not scared of the fire?" The fireman replied, "I am trained to put out fires and keep people safe." Timmy was happy to see the fire put out and the fireman save the day. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to have brave people like firemen who can help us in times of danger. We should always respect and appreciate them for their hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest. One day, he met a little bird named Lucy. + +"Hi, Lucy! What are you doing?" asked Benny. + +"I'm trying to get this knot out of my feathers," replied Lucy. "Can you help me?" + +Benny hopped over to Lucy and shook his head. "I don't know how to untie knots, but I can help you find someone who can!" + +Lucy was so happy that she started to sing. "Thank you, Benny! You're such a good friend." + +Benny and Lucy searched the forest for someone who could help untie the knot. They asked a squirrel, a deer, and even a wise old owl, but no one could do it. Finally, they found a kind fox who knew how to untie knots. The fox helped Lucy and she was finally free. + +"Thank you, Benny, for helping me find the kind fox. You're the best friend I could ever ask for," said Lucy. + +Benny smiled and his little tail started to wiggle. "I'm so happy I could help you, Lucy. Let's play some more!" + +And so, Benny and Lucy played in the forest, their friendship stronger than ever. Little did they know, a hidden surprise was waiting for them just around the corner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. Her mommy told her that it was important to take care of the flowers and plants. One day, Lily saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. She ran around and accidentally scattered dirt all over the garden. + +Her mommy came outside and saw the mess. "Lily, why did you scatter dirt all over the garden? It's important to keep it clean," her mommy said. + +"I'm sorry, mommy. I just wanted to catch the butterfly," Lily replied. + +Her mommy sighed and said, "It's okay, but please be careful next time." + +The next day, Lily went outside to play in the garden again. She saw the same butterfly and tried to catch it again. She ran around and accidentally stepped on all the flowers, scattering them everywhere. Her mommy came outside and saw the mess. She was very upset and told Lily that she couldn't play in the garden anymore. + +Lily was very sad and missed playing in her garden. She learned that it's important to take care of things and not scatter them around. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. He would run and jump and be very lively. One day, Timmy saw his shadow on the ground. He tried to catch it, but it disappeared when he got close. Timmy was very confused. + +He asked his mommy why his shadow disappeared. She explained that shadows are made by the sun and when the sun moves, the shadow moves too. Timmy thought that was very interesting. He decided to try and catch his shadow again. + +Timmy ran around and around, trying to catch his shadow. But no matter how hard he tried, it would disappear every time he got close. Timmy didn't give up though. He knew that one day he would catch it. And he continued to be a very lively little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved wearing her pink scarf that her mommy made for her. One day, Lily went to a restaurant with her family. She was very hungry and wanted to eat some yummy food. So, she asked the waiter to order some spaghetti for her. The waiter was very helpful and brought her the spaghetti. While eating, Lily accidentally spilled some sauce on her scarf. She was sad, but her mommy cleaned it for her. From then on, Lily was more careful while eating and enjoyed her meal without any more spills. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a secret that she didn't want anyone to know. One day, Lily's friend, Tommy, asked her what her secret was. Lily didn't want to tell him because she was afraid he would hate her. But Tommy kept asking and asking until Lily finally told him her secret. + +Tommy didn't think Lily's secret was bad at all. In fact, he thought it was really cool! But Lily was still worried that other people would hate her if they found out her secret. Tommy told her not to worry and that he would keep her secret safe. + +But later that day, Lily overheard some other kids talking about her secret. They were saying mean things and laughing. Lily felt really sad and angry. She went to Tommy and told him what had happened. Tommy was upset too and told Lily that those kids were just being mean and that they didn't matter. + +Lily felt better knowing that Tommy was on her side. She realized that it was okay to have a secret and that not everyone would hate her for it. From that day on, Lily felt more confident and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, her mom gave her a hot apple pie to eat. Lily was very excited to eat it, but her mom warned her that it was very hot and she should wait for it to cool down. + +Lily didn't listen to her mom and took a big bite of the hot pie. She burned her tongue and cried in pain. Her mom quickly called the doctor who told her to put some ice on Lily's tongue. After a while, Lily's tongue felt better. + +From that day on, Lily learned to listen to her mom and wait for her food to cool down before eating it. She also learned that it's important to call for help when you're hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she accidentally broke her favorite toy car. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom told her that they could take the toy car to the doctor, who could repair it. So, they went to the doctor's office and the doctor was able to fix the toy car. Lily was so happy! + +The moral of the story is that if something is broken, it's okay to ask for help from a doctor or someone who can repair it. And when the toy car was fixed, it was just as yummy to play with as it was before! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play the trumpet. It was her favorite toy. She would always go outside and play it for the birds. She loved to see them fly away when she played. + +One day, Lily's mom told her to be careful with the trumpet because it was delicate. But Lily didn't listen. She went outside and played the trumpet as loud as she could. Suddenly, the trumpet broke. Lily was sad and her mom was upset. + +The moral of the story is that we should always listen to our parents when they tell us to be careful with our things. If we don't, bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, the bird saw a piece of toast on the ground. It was rough and hard. + +The bird flew down to the toast and said, "Hello, toast! Why are you so rough?" + +The toast replied, "I was left out in the sun for too long. Now I am dry and rough." + +The bird felt sorry for the toast and said, "Don't worry, toast. I will fly you to a nice place where you can be soft and yummy again." + +So, the bird picked up the toast and flew away to a bakery. The baker saw the bird and the toast and said, "What a kind bird you are! I will make this toast soft and yummy again." + +And that's how the little bird helped the rough toast become soft and yummy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bicycle every day. One day, she saw her friend, Timmy, riding a brand new bicycle. It was so shiny and beautiful. + +Lily asked Timmy, "Wow! Your bicycle is so pretty! Did you decorate it?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, my dad and I decorated it together. We put stickers and ribbons on it." + +Lily felt sad because her bicycle was old and plain. She wanted to decorate it too. So, she asked her dad if they could decorate her bicycle. + +Her dad said, "Sure, we can decorate it tomorrow." + +The next day, they went to the store and bought stickers and ribbons. They spent all day decorating Lily's bicycle. + +When they finished, Lily's bicycle looked so beautiful and shiny. She felt so happy and proud. She learned that even though things may seem sour at first, with a little bit of effort, they can turn out sweet in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her puppy, Max. One day, Lily's mommy and daddy told her they were going to have a party. + +Lily was so excited! She helped her mommy put up decorations and set the table. Then, she sat by the fireplace and waited for the guests to arrive. + +Soon, the doorbell rang and Lily's friends came in. They were all wearing cheerful clothes and brought presents for Lily. They played games and danced together. + +At the end of the party, Lily's mommy lit a candle on the cake and everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to her. Lily blew out the candle and made a wish. She wished for more happy parties like this one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and sing songs. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They sat on a big rock and watched the birds fly in the sky. + +Lily's mom said, "Isn't this a great day?" + +Lily sighed and said, "I wish I could play with my dolls instead." + +Her mom said, "But we can play together. Let's pretend the rock is a castle and your dolls are the princesses." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's a great idea!" They played together and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for a great day." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always tried to make the best pictures. One day, Lily wanted to make a sign for her mommy's birthday. She drew a big heart and wrote "Happy Birthday Mommy" on it. + +Lily showed her sign to her daddy and said, "Look, Daddy! I made a sign for Mommy's birthday! Do you think she will be happy?" Her daddy smiled and said, "I'm sure she will be very happy, Lily. You tried your best and that's what matters." + +On her mommy's birthday, Lily gave her the sign she made. Her mommy was so happy and gave her a big hug. Lily felt proud of herself for making her mommy happy. From that day on, Lily knew that trying her best always made people happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard every day. One day, while she was playing, she saw some dark clouds in the sky. She realized that it was going to rain soon. + +Lily ran inside her house to tell her mom about the rain. "Mommy, it's going to rain soon!" she said. "We need to find shelter." + +Her mom looked outside and saw the dark clouds too. "You're right, Lily. Let's go inside and find a tall umbrella to keep us dry." + +They went inside and found a big, tall umbrella. They sat under it and watched the rain pour down outside. Lily was happy that they found shelter from the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. They were having so much fun running and playing fetch. + +Suddenly, a big boy came and took Max's toy. Lily said, "That's not nice! Give it back!" The big boy just laughed and ran away with the toy. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she saw a little girl who had lost her doll. Lily said, "I can help you find your doll! Let's go look for it together." They searched around the park and finally found the doll. The little girl was so happy and said, "Thank you so much, Lily! You are so quick and kind." Lily felt proud and happy that she could help someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she accidentally dropped her favorite teddy bear, and its face got a big hole in it. Lily was sad and cried a lot because she loved her teddy bear so much. + +Her mommy saw her crying and asked what happened. Lily showed her the teddy bear's face with a hole in it. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we can replace the face with a new one." Lily was happy again and stopped crying. She was very impatient and wanted her teddy bear fixed right away. + +Her mommy took the teddy bear and sewed a new face on it. When she gave it back to Lily, she was so happy and hugged her mommy. From that day on, Lily made sure to take extra care of her teddy bear so its face wouldn't get damaged again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw a big, red ambulance with flashing lights and a siren. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and saw him looking out the window. "What's going on, Timmy?" she asked. "There's a crazy ambulance outside!" Timmy replied. + +His mom looked out the window and saw that someone in their neighborhood needed help. "Let's go outside and see if we can help," she said. Timmy agreed and they went outside to see what was happening. + +When they got there, they saw that the ambulance had helped the person and they were now okay. Timmy felt happy that they were able to help. "I want to be a helper too when I grow up," Timmy said to his mom. His mom smiled and said, "You can be anything you want to be, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make things with her hands. One day, she decided to make a rug for her room. She gathered all her colorful fabrics and started to cut them into small pieces. + +Her mom walked in and said, "Wow, Lily! That's impressive! You're doing a great job!" + +Lily smiled and replied, "Thank you, Mommy! I want to make the prettiest rug ever!" + +After a while, Lily finished her rug and showed it to her dad. He said, "This rug is amazing, Lily! You're so talented!" + +Lily felt proud and happy. She put her new rug in her room and admired it every day. From that day on, Lily knew that she could make anything she wanted if she put her mind to it. +Once upon a time, there was a family. The family was very rich. They had a big house with a big stove in the kitchen. One day, the mom asked her son to help her cook on the stove. + +The son said, "Sure, Mommy! I can help you." + +The mom said, "Thank you, my dear. Can you please number the eggs while I get the pan ready?" + +The son said, "Yes, Mommy!" and he started to number the eggs. + +But then, the stove started to make a big noise. The mom and the son didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the stove caught on fire! The family ran outside and called the fire department. They were able to put out the fire, but the stove and the kitchen were ruined. + +The family was sad because they loved their stove and their kitchen. They learned that even if you are rich, bad things can still happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play dress up with her mom's clothes. She would put on her mom's fancy dresses and twirl around the room. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to a fancy party. Lily was so excited to wear one of her mom's dresses. But when they got to the party, Lily realized she forgot to bring a hanger for her dress. + +Lily's mom recommended that they ask the host if they had an extra hanger. The host was very kind and gave them a hanger. Lily was so happy that they found a hanger for her dress. + +At the end of the party, Lily's mom thanked the host for their kindness. Lily learned that it's important to always be kind and not selfish. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up the ladder quick and went down the slide. It was so fun! + +After playing for a while, Lily and her mommy went to the ice cream truck. Lily got a big scoop of chocolate ice cream. She said, "Thank you, mommy!" + +Suddenly, Lily saw a scary dog running towards her. She got scared and ran away from the dog. But she didn't see the rock on the ground and tripped. She hurt her leg and had to go to the hospital. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom took her to a store to buy a new toy. They looked at many toys, but Lily wanted a doll that was cheap. Finally, they found a doll that was just right and Lily was very happy. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to a park. They found a nice place to sit and play. Lily was having fun with her new doll, but suddenly she dropped it and it broke. Lily started to weep because she loved her new doll very much. Her mom hugged her and said they would go back to the store to get a new one. Lily stopped weeping and smiled. She knew her mom would always make her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk on the phone with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new toy phone to play with. Lily was so happy and excited to play with it. + +But then, Lily's brother came and spoiled her fun. He kept taking her toy phone away and wouldn't give it back. Lily got upset and asked him to pause the game they were playing so she could have her phone back. + +Finally, Lily's brother gave her the phone back and she was happy again. She talked to her mommy on the phone and told her all about her day. From then on, Lily made sure to keep her toy phone close so her brother couldn't spoil her fun again. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was very weak and couldn't carry anything big. One day, the ant saw a big piece of candy. It was split into two pieces, one was red and the other was blue. The ant wanted to take the candy, but it was too big for the ant to carry. + +The ant went back to its home and told its friends about the candy. One of the friends was a big strong ant. The big strong ant said, "I can help you carry the candy, but we need to split it into smaller pieces first." So, they split the candy into many small pieces. + +The little ant and the big strong ant carried the candy back to their home. They shared the candy with all their friends and everyone was happy. The little ant was grateful for the help of the big strong ant and they became good friends. From that day on, they always worked together to carry big things that were too wide for one ant to carry alone. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Tim and Tom. They loved to play together and go on adventures. One day, they found a shiny rock and wanted to keep it safe. + +Tim said, "Let's store it in our secret hiding spot!" + +Tom replied, "Good idea! We don't want to lose it." + +They ran to their hiding spot and carefully placed the rock inside. They looked at each other and smiled, happy that their treasure was safe and clear from harm. + +As they walked back home, Tim said, "I love having a twin. We always have someone to play with." + +Tom nodded and said, "Me too. We're like best friends forever." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in her garden. One day, her mommy asked her to send a letter to her grandma who lived far away. Lily was very excited to help her mommy and ran to the mailbox. + +But when she got there, she saw a long line of people waiting to send their own letters. Lily grew impatient and started to fidget. She didn't want to wait in line for a long time. Suddenly, she had an idea. She picked a flower from her garden and gave it to the lady in front of her. The lady smiled and let Lily go ahead of her. + +Lily happily sent the letter to her grandma and skipped all the way home. She was so proud that she could help her mommy and make someone else happy too. From that day on, she always picked a flower to give to someone who was waiting in line. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his wagon. He would pull it around everywhere he went. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play with him. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's wagon, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +They started to argue about it. Timmy didn't want to discuss it and kept saying "no" to Billy. But Billy kept asking and finally Timmy agreed to let him play with the wagon for a little bit. + +After a while, Billy started to feel sick. His mom said it was because he had too many sweets and not enough healthy food. Timmy felt bad and realized that sharing his wagon was a healthy thing to do. From then on, Timmy and Billy played together and shared the wagon. They both felt happy and healthy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong horse. His name was Brownie. Brownie was very dependable because he always did what he was supposed to do. + +One day, Brownie was marching through the forest when he heard a loud noise. Suddenly, a big storm came and lightning struck a tree nearby. Brownie was scared, but he knew he had to keep marching to find a safe place to hide. + +As he kept walking, he saw a little bird who was lost and scared. Brownie knew he had to help the bird, so he gently picked up the bird with his mouth and carried him to a safe place. The little bird was so happy and grateful to have such a dependable friend like Brownie. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to eat fish and always used a spoon to scoop it up. One day, Mittens decided to prepare a big feast for all his cat friends. He went to the store and bought lots of fish and vegetables. + +Mittens spent all day cooking and getting everything ready. He used his spoon to stir the soup and put the vegetables on a big plate. When his friends arrived, they were so happy to see all the yummy food that Mittens had prepared. They ate and played together until it was time to go home. + +Mittens was very tired but also very happy. He was glad that he could use his spoon to prepare such a delicious meal for his friends. From that day on, Mittens would always prepare feasts for his friends and use his spoon to make sure everything was just right. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck was very happy because it found a cheap hat. It put the hat on its head and started to walk around. Suddenly, the sun began to rise and the duck felt very hot. It decided to go for a swim in the pond. The duck swam and swam until it felt cool again. Then, it came out of the water and put the hat back on its head. The duck felt very handsome in its new hat and went on its way, quacking happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's grandma came to visit her. Grandma arrived at Lily's house in a big car. Lily was so happy to see her grandma. + +Grandma stayed with Lily for a few days. They played games and sang songs together. But one day, Lily was being a bit harsh to her grandma. She didn't want to share her toys with her grandma. + +Grandma talked to Lily and explained that it's not nice to be harsh to people. Lily felt bad and apologized to her grandma. They hugged and played together again. + +After a few more days, it was time for grandma to go back home. Lily was sad to see her go, but she knew grandma would visit again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would often twirl around her room to the sound of her favorite songs. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a party. Lily was excited to dance and have fun with her friends. + +At the party, Lily saw a clown who was dancing too. But something was different about this clown. Lily noticed that it had big, scary teeth and red eyes. She felt scared and wanted to leave, but her mom told her it was just a normal clown. + +Lily tried to have fun, but she couldn't stop thinking about the scary clown. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was the clown's music! Lily felt scared again, but then she remembered what her mom said. She took a deep breath and started to dance. The clown joined in and they danced together. Lily realized that the clown wasn't scary after all, and she had a great time at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very bald. He always used a razor to shave his head. One day, he left his razor on the table and went to do some work. + +A little boy came into the room and saw the razor. He wanted to grab it and play with it. But his mom had told him that razors were very sharp and dangerous. + +The boy remembered what his mom had said and didn't grab the razor. He knew it was better to be safe than sorry. The man came back and saw that the little boy had been very good. He thanked the boy and told him that it was important to always listen to our parents and be careful with dangerous things. + +The little boy learned an important lesson that day. He knew that he should always be careful and not grab things that could hurt him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the ocean and collect shells on the beach. One day, she found a big octopus in a tide pool. + +"Hello, octopus," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I am hiding from the harsh sun," said the octopus. "It is too hot for me to be out in the open." + +Lily felt sorry for the octopus and wanted to help. "Would you like me to bring you some water?" she asked. + +"Yes, please," said the octopus. "Thank you, Lily." + +Lily ran to get some water and when she came back, she saw that the octopus had eaten a crab. "Yum, that was delicious," said the octopus. "Thank you for the water, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm happy to help. Let's play together in the ocean!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cookies, but her mommy said too much sugar was not good for her. One day, she saw a big box of candy on the table. It looked so delicious that she couldn't resist. She ate all the candy and cookies, and her tummy hurt so much that she had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor asked her some questions and did some tests. He said that she had eaten too much sugar and that it was bad for her. Lily learned that too much of a good thing can be bad. She promised to eat healthy food and only have a little bit of candy sometimes. + +Years passed, and Lily grew up. She went to a big school called a university. She studied hard and did well on her tests. She remembered the lesson she learned when she was little, and she ate healthy food and only had a little bit of candy sometimes. She became a doctor and helped people who were sick. She told them to eat healthy food and not to eat too much candy. And everyone was happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play baseball with his friends, but he didn't have a glove to catch the ball. One day, he went to the store with his mom and saw a shiny new glove. He asked his mom if they could buy it, but she said they didn't have enough money. + +Timmy was sad, but then he had an idea. He decided to sell his old toys to make some money. He went to his friends and asked if they wanted to buy his toys. One friend said they would buy his toy car, but another friend said his toy was foolish and didn't want to buy it. + +In the end, Timmy sold enough toys to buy the new glove. He was so happy and showed it to his friends. They all wanted to play with it, but Timmy said they had to take turns. From that day on, Timmy played baseball with his friends and caught every ball with his new glove. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her daddy very much. One day, she asked her daddy if they could go to the park. Daddy said yes and they went to play on the swings and slide. + +After a while, Lily got thirsty and demanded some water. Daddy went to get her some water and when he came back, he saw that Lily had made a new friend. Her friend's name was Timmy and he had a brilliant idea to play hide and seek. + +Daddy joined in the game and they had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to Timmy and asked her daddy if they could come back to the park tomorrow. Daddy smiled and said they could come back anytime. Lily was so happy and thanked her daddy for a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day. One day, Timmy told Tommy that he was going on a trip with his family and wouldn't be able to play for a while. Tommy was sad and jealous that Timmy got to go on a trip. + +When Timmy came back from his trip, Tommy didn't want to play with him anymore. Timmy was confused and asked Tommy why he was being mean. Tommy said that he didn't trust Timmy because he went on a trip without him. + +Timmy explained that he didn't mean to hurt Tommy's feelings and that he still wanted to be friends. Tommy realized that he was wrong to be jealous and apologized to Timmy. They hugged and continued to play together, happy to be best friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the forest near her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big log. It was very smelly because it had been lying in the forest for a long time. + +Lily's friend, a little bird, flew down to her and said, "Lily, I can help you move that smelly log if you want." Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, little bird. That's very nice of you to offer." + +Together, Lily and the little bird moved the smelly log to a different spot in the forest. They were both very proud of themselves for working together and helping each other. From that day on, Lily and the little bird became the best of friends and had many more adventures together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake, especially fancy cakes with lots of frosting and sprinkles. One day, her mom made her a fancy cake for her birthday. Lily was so happy and ate the whole thing. + +But then, Lily started to feel sick. She regretted eating the whole cake. Her tummy hurt so much that she had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily had eaten too much cake and it made her very sick. She passed away and her family was very sad. They regretted giving her so much cake and wished they had been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on the big cushion in her living room. One day, Lily's mom asked her to count how many times she could jump on the cushion. + +Lily started to jump and count, "One, two, three!" She was having so much fun that she didn't realize she had counted all the way to 100! + +Suddenly, Lily heard a fierce growling noise coming from the cushion. She got scared and ran to her mom. Her mom explained that it was just the sound of the cushion moving. Lily felt better and went back to jumping and counting. + +From that day on, Lily loved to count everything she could, especially how many times she could jump on her cushion. And she never forgot that even things that sound fierce can be harmless. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He was very rich and had lots of toys. One day, a little boy came to him and asked to borrow a toy. The man was kind and decided to lend the boy a toy to play with. + +The boy was so happy and played with the toy all day. When it was time to go home, the boy thanked the man and returned the toy. The man was happy to see the boy enjoyed playing with the toy. + +From that day on, the little boy would visit the man every week to borrow a toy. The man was happy to lend him a toy every time. The boy was grateful and always returned the toy in good condition. They became good friends and the man's big mustache would wiggle with joy every time he saw the little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Timmy. Timmy went to a cabin in the woods with his family. Timmy loved the cabin because it was cozy and warm. + +One day, Timmy saw a big dog. The dog looked friendly, so Timmy went to pet him. But the dog bit Timmy! Timmy was scared and cried. + +Timmy's dad came to help. He chased the dog away and took Timmy inside the cabin. Timmy's mom cleaned his bite and gave him a band-aid. Timmy felt better and was happy to be safe in the cabin with his brave dad and mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nice owner of a big house. One day, the owner went outside to play with his dog. It was a sunny day and the grass was green. Suddenly, the owner slipped on a banana peel and fell down. But he was okay because he was not hurt. The dog licked his face and made him laugh. They continued to play together and have fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite mug that she always used to drink her milk. One day, Lily's little brother accidentally broke her mug. Lily got very upset and started to cry. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "My mug is broken. It's not easy to drink milk without it." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can get you a new mug. It's not a big problem." + +But Lily didn't want a new mug. She wanted her old mug back. She stared at the broken pieces on the floor and said, "I wish my mug was still here." Her mom hugged her and said, "I know it's sad, but accidents happen. Let's clean up the pieces and we can try to fix it together." And so, Lily and her mom spent the afternoon gluing the pieces of her mug back together. In the end, it wasn't perfect, but Lily was happy to have her mug back. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Max. Max liked to go for walks in the forest. One day, Max stumbled over a rock and fell down. He got up and kept walking. Max saw a lumberjack cutting down trees. The lumberjack had a big axe. Max thought the axe was mysterious. Max kept walking and saw a rabbit. The rabbit was small and cute. Max said hello to the rabbit and kept walking. Max had a fun adventure in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the brown soil. One day, she found a pretty rock and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pretty rock!" said Lily. + +"That's very nice, Lily," said Mommy. "Be careful not to break it." + +Lily held the rock tightly and ran back outside to play. But as she was playing, she accidentally dropped the rock and it broke into pieces. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "I broke my pretty rock!" + +"It's okay, Lily," said Mommy. "We can find another pretty rock. And remember, accidents happen." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to read novels and make creative drawings. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. + +While they were playing, a boy named Max came and joined them. Max didn't like Lily's drawings and said, "I hate your drawings, they are not creative." Lily felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +Later that day, Lily went home and decided to write a novel. She wrote about a girl who loved to draw and how her friends didn't like her drawings. The girl in the story felt sad just like Lily did. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and showed Max her novel. Max didn't like it and said, "I hate your story, it's not interesting." Lily felt even sadder than before. + +Lily went home and cried. She didn't want to draw or write anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Benny. Benny loved honey very much. He would always look for honey in the forest. One day, Benny got stuck in a hole. He tried and tried to get out, but he couldn't. + +Just then, a kind rabbit named Rosie came by. Rosie saw that Benny was stuck and she thought, "I should rescue him." So, she got a rope and helped Benny out of the hole. Benny was so grateful and he thanked Rosie for being so thoughtful. + +As a thank you, Benny gave Rosie some honey from his stash. Rosie was very happy and she said, "Thank you, Benny. You are so kind." From that day on, Benny and Rosie were good friends and they always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big cabinet in her room where she kept all her toys. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room and put away all her toys in the cabinet. + +Lily tried to put all her toys in the cabinet, but it was too full. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "You can do it, Lily! Just try again." So, Lily tried again and this time she succeeded! She was so happy and proud of herself. + +Lily's mom came back to check on her and said, "Great job, Lily! You did an important task today." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +From that day on, Lily always kept her toys in the cabinet and felt very important and successful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink cocoa with her mommy every night before bed. They would sit on the couch and talk about their day while sipping their warm cocoa. + +One night, Lily's mommy was worried because she couldn't find her favorite mug to drink her cocoa from. They looked everywhere, but couldn't find it. Lily promised to help her mommy find it the next day. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and remembered her promise to her mommy. She searched the whole house until she found the missing mug hanging from a hook in the kitchen. She was so happy to have found it and ran to show her mommy. + +Her mommy was so grateful and proud of Lily for being such a good helper. They sat on the couch that night, sipping their cocoa from the missing mug, and Lily felt very happy and proud of herself too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, he went to the park with his friends to race. They ran as fast as they could, but Timmy was the fastest. He won the race! + +After the race, Timmy and his friends sat down to rest. Timmy tried to whistle, but he couldn't do it. His friends tried to teach him how to whistle, but it was too hard. Timmy felt bad that he couldn't whistle like his friends. + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He decided to practice whistling every day until he could do it. And after a few weeks, he finally learned how to whistle! Timmy was so happy, and his friends were proud of him. From then on, they would race and whistle together in the park every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. Carrots were his favorite food. One day, Benny went to the carrot store to buy some carrots. + +At the store, Benny met his friend, a mouse named Mickey. Mickey asked Benny, "Why do you like carrots so much?" Benny replied, "Because they are yummy and good for me!" + +Mickey said, "I don't like carrots. Everyone likes pizza. Pizza is popular." Benny said, "I like pizza too, but carrots are still my favorite." + +After buying some carrots, Benny went home to make a salad. He washed the carrots and then folded them into the salad. It was delicious! Benny was happy to have his favorite food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun and feeling the grass under her feet. One day, her friend Max came to visit her. + +"Hi Lily!" Max said. "Can I borrow your toy truck?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Yes, you can lend it. But be careful with it." + +Max smiled and took the toy truck. They played together for a while, but then Lily noticed something was wrong. The sky turned dark and the wind started to blow hard. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "This is bad. We need to go inside before the storm comes." + +They ran inside and watched the storm from the window. The earth shook and the rain poured down hard. But they were safe inside, and Lily was happy that she could lend her toy truck to Max. +Once upon a time, there was a big giant who lived in a castle. He was very rude to everyone he met. He would stomp his feet and shout at them. Nobody liked him. + +One day, a little girl was walking past the giant's castle. The giant saw her and started to chase her. She ran as fast as she could, but the giant was too big and too fast. He caught her and started to shout at her. + +The little girl didn't know what to do. She felt scared and sad. She sighed and wished she could go home. But the giant wouldn't let her go. The story ended badly because the giant was mean and the little girl couldn't escape. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to explore the woods behind their house. They always followed the trail that their dad had made for them, with signs and arrows to show them the way. One day, they saw a new sign that said "Treasure Hunt". They were curious and excited, and decided to follow the sign. + +The sign led them to a big tree with a hole in it. Inside the hole, they found a shiny box with a lock. They tried to open it, but they couldn't. They looked around and saw another sign that said "Key". They followed the sign to a small pond, where they saw something glittering under the water. They reached in and pulled out a metal key. They ran back to the tree and opened the box. + +Inside the box, they found many things that their dad had put there for them. There were books, toys, stickers, candy, and a note that said "I love you, my little explorers. I hope you enjoy these gifts. You are my treasure, and I value you very much. Love, Dad." Lily and Ben were so happy and grateful, they hugged the box and each other. They ran back to the house, where their dad was waiting for them with a big smile. They showed him what they had found, and thanked him for the surprise. They told him how much they loved him, and how much they liked the treasure hunt. Their dad hugged them and said "You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm glad you had fun. You are the best treasure I could ever have." +Lily was a little girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to learn how to cook and make yummy food. One day, her mom asked her to feed the cat. Lily was happy to do it. She took a bowl and looked for some cat food. + +She saw a big bag of cat food on the shelf, but it was too high for her to reach. She saw a small bag of something else on the floor. It had a picture of a cat on it. Lily thought it was cat food too. She opened the bag and poured some of it into the bowl. It smelled funny, but Lily did not mind. She carried the bowl to the cat. + +The cat was sleeping on the sofa. Lily put the bowl next to him and said, "Here, kitty, kitty, I have some food for you. Wake up and eat it. It is good for you." The cat opened his eyes and sniffed the bowl. He did not like what he saw. It was not cat food. It was onion. Cats hate onion. It makes them sick. + +The cat hissed and scratched Lily's face. Lily screamed and dropped the bowl. The onion spilled all over the floor. Lily ran to her mom, crying and bleeding. Her mom hugged her and asked her what happened. Lily told her what she did. Her mom was angry and sad. She said, "Lily, Lily, why did you do that? You should not feed the cat onion. You should have asked me first. You hurt the cat and yourself. You were not careful. You were not smart." + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, cat. I did not know. I wanted to help. I wanted to be good." Her mom said, "I know, Lily, I know. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to listen to me and follow the rules. You have to be more responsible and respectful. You have to be better." Lily nodded and said, "I will, mom, I will. I love you. I love the cat. I will never feed him onion again." + +The moral of the story is: Do not feed the cat onion. It is bad for him and for you. Always ask before you do something. Be careful and smart. +Lily and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Lily has a big doll that can talk and sing. Ben has a small car that can zoom and beep. + +One day, Lily wants to show Ben her doll's new dress. She says, "Look, Ben, my doll has a pretty dress. Do you like it?" But Ben does not answer. He is busy with his car. He makes it go fast on the floor. He says, "Vroom, vroom, my car is the best. It can go anywhere." + +Lily feels sad. She thinks Ben is rude. She says, "Ben, you are ignoring me. That is not nice. You should listen to me." But Ben does not care. He keeps playing with his car. He says, "I don't want to see your doll. It is boring. My car is more fun." + +Lily gets angry. She grabs Ben's car and throws it on the couch. She says, "Now you have to look at my doll. It is more impressive than your car. It can talk and sing. Listen." She presses a button on the doll's chest. The doll says, "Hello, I am Daisy. I love you. Do you want to sing with me?" + +Ben is shocked. He does not like that Lily took his car. He says, "Hey, give me back my car. It is mine. You are mean. Your doll is annoying. It makes too much noise." He tries to get his car from the couch. But Lily holds the doll in front of him. She says, "No, you have to look at my doll. It is better than your car. It can say nice things. Hear." She presses another button on the doll's chest. The doll says, "You are my best friend. You are smart and kind. Do you want to hug me?" + +Ben is furious. He does not want to hug the doll. He wants his car. He pushes the doll away. He says, "Stop it, Lily. I don't like your doll. It is silly and fake. I want my car. It is real and cool. Give it to me." He grabs his car from the couch. He says, "Ha, I got it. Now I can play with it again. Vroom, vroom, my car is the best." + +Lily is hurt. She does not understand why Ben does not like her doll. She says, "Ben, you are mean. You hurt my doll. You hurt my feelings. You are a bad brother." She hugs her doll. She says, "It's okay, Daisy. I love you. You are my best friend. You are smart and kind. Do you want to sing with me?" She presses another button on the doll's chest. The doll says, "Yes, I want to sing with you. You are my best friend. You are smart and kind. Let's sing together." The doll starts to sing a song. Lily joins in. She says, "La, la, la, we are happy. We are happy. La, la, la." + +Ben and Lily ignore each other. They play with their own toys. They do not talk to each other. They are not happy. They are not happy. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toy cars. They like to pretend they are driving on the road. Lily has a pink car and Tom has a blue car. + +"Vroom, vroom!" Lily says. "I am going to the park. Do you want to come with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom says. "But we need a license to drive. Where is your license?" + +Lily looks at her car. She does not see a license. She does not know what a license is. She asks Tom, "What is a license?" + +Tom points to a sticker on his car. It has his name and a picture of a bald man. "This is a license," he says. "It says I can drive. The bald man is the boss of the cars. He gives licenses to good drivers." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She wants to be a good driver too. She wants a license. She has an idea. She runs to her room and comes back with a crayon and a paper. She draws her name and a picture of a flower. She sticks the paper on her car. "Look, Tom!" she says. "I have a license too. It has my name and a flower. The flower is the boss of the cars. She gives licenses to good drivers." + +Tom looks at Lily's license. He smiles. He thinks it is very pretty. He says, "Wow, Lily! You have a nice license. I like your flower. Can we be friends?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Yes, Tom. We can be friends. And we can drive together. Let's go to the park!" + +They hop on their cars and drive away. They make loud noises and have fun. They include each other in their game. They are happy. +Lily was a big girl who liked to study. She liked to look at books and learn new things. She wanted to be independent and do things by herself. But sometimes she needed help from her mom or dad. + +One day, Lily felt something wobbly in her mouth. It was her tooth. It was loose and ready to fall out. Lily was excited and scared. She wanted to have a gap in her smile like her big brother, but she also worried that it would hurt. + +She ran to her mom and showed her her tooth. "Look, Mom, my tooth is loose!" she said. + +Mom smiled and hugged her. "That's wonderful, Lily. It means you are growing up. Don't worry, it won't hurt much. Just wiggle it gently and it will come out soon. Then you can put it under your pillow and wait for the tooth fairy." + +Lily nodded and wiggled her tooth. She felt brave and independent. She wanted to do it by herself. But then she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend Zoe, who came to play with her. + +"Hi, Lily, do you want to play with me?" Zoe asked. + +Lily smiled and said yes. She liked to play with Zoe. They had fun with their dolls and their blocks. But then Zoe noticed Lily's tooth. + +"Wow, Lily, your tooth is loose!" Zoe said. "Can I see it?" + +Lily opened her mouth and showed her tooth. Zoe reached out and touched it. "Can I pull it out for you?" she asked. + +Lily felt scared. She didn't want Zoe to pull her tooth. She wanted to do it by herself. She shook her head and said no. + +But Zoe didn't listen. She grabbed Lily's tooth and pulled hard. Lily felt a sharp pain and cried out. Her tooth came out with a pop and fell on the floor. + +Lily was angry and sad. She didn't want Zoe to pull her tooth. She wanted to do it by herself. She picked up her tooth and ran to her mom. She told her what happened. + +Mom hugged her and comforted her. She said she was sorry that Zoe pulled her tooth. She said she was proud of Lily for being independent and studying hard. She said she loved her very much. + +Lily felt better. She still liked Zoe, but she wished she had listened to her. She decided to tell Zoe how she felt. She hoped Zoe would understand and say sorry. She also hoped the tooth fairy would still come and leave her a surprise. She put her tooth under her pillow and went to sleep. +Anna and Ben liked to play with their toy boats in the bathtub. They had a big boat, a small boat, and a yellow boat. They pretended they were pirates and sailors and had many adventures. + +One day, Anna had a new idea. She said to Ben, "Let's order pizza for our boats. We can use the phone and call the pizza place. They will bring us pizza in a box." + +Ben was confused. He said, "How can we order pizza for our boats? Boats don't eat pizza. And how will the pizza place find us in the bathtub?" + +Anna said, "Don't worry, Ben. It will be fun. Trust me. I will order pizza for our boats and you will see." + +She picked up the phone and dialed a random number. She said, "Hello, pizza place? I want to order pizza for my boats. I have a big boat, a small boat, and a yellow boat. Please bring me cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, and pineapple pizza. Thank you. Bye." + +She hung up the phone and smiled. She said, "See, Ben? It was easy. Now we just have to wait for the pizza to come." + +Ben was still confused. He said, "But, Anna, how will they know where we are? And what if they knock on the door and Mom or Dad answer? They will be mad at us for ordering pizza without asking." + +Anna said, "Don't worry, Ben. I have a plan. I will write a note and stick it on the door. It will say, 'Pizza for boats. Please leave the box in the bathtub. Thank you.' Then they will know what to do." + +She got out of the bathtub and dried her hands. She found a paper and a crayon and wrote the note. She stuck it on the door and ran back to the bathtub. She said, "There. Now we just have to wait for the pizza to come." + +Ben was still confused. He said, "But, Anna, this is silly. Boats don't eat pizza. And what if the pizza gets wet and soggy in the bathtub? And what if Mom or Dad see the note and come to check on us? They will be mad at us for making a mess and wasting money." + +Anna said, "Don't worry, Ben. It will be fun. Trust me. We will have a pizza party for our boats and they will be happy. And Mom and Dad won't see the note or the pizza. They are busy in the kitchen. They won't bother us." + +She was wrong. Mom and Dad did see the note and the pizza. They came to the bathroom and opened the door. They saw Anna and Ben in the bathtub with their boats and a pizza box. They were shocked and angry. They said, "What are you doing? Why did you order pizza for your boats? Do you know how much this costs? And how much this wastes? And how much this messes up the bathroom? This is not fun. This is naughty. You are in big trouble." + +Anna and Ben were scared and sorry. They said, "We're sorry, Mom and Dad. We just wanted to have fun. We didn't mean to be naughty. We didn't think it would be a problem. We didn't know you would be mad." + +Mom and Dad sighed and shook their heads. They said, "You should have asked us before you ordered pizza. You should have known that boats don't eat pizza. You should have known that this was a bad idea. You should have listened to Ben. He was right. He was not confused. He was smart. You were not smart. You were silly. You need to learn your lesson. You need to clean up the bathroom. And you need to pay for the pizza. And you need to apologize to the pizza place. And you need to go to bed early. No more playing with boats or phones or pizza. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mom and Dad. We understand. We're sorry. We will do what you say. We will be good. We will never order pizza for our boats again." + +They cleaned up the bathroom and paid for the pizza and apologized to the pizza place and went to bed early. They learned their lesson. They never ordered pizza for their boats again. They still played with their boats in the bathtub, but they used their imagination and not their phone. They had fun, but they were careful and smart and not silly or naughty. They were happy and so were Mom and Dad. The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Tom has a new toy. It is a magnet. A magnet can stick to some things, like metal. + +"Look, Mia, I have a magnet!" Tom says. He shows Mia his magnet. He puts it on a spoon. The magnet sticks to the spoon. + +"Wow, that is cool!" Mia says. She wants to try the magnet. She takes it from Tom. She puts it on a coin. The magnet sticks to the coin. + +"Can I have it back?" Tom asks. He likes his magnet. + +"Wait, I want to try something else," Mia says. She sees a bald man walking by. He has a metal ring on his ear. Mia thinks it is funny. She runs to the bald man. She puts the magnet on his ear. The magnet sticks to his ring. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the bald man says. He feels something on his ear. He sees Mia and the magnet. He is not happy. He takes the magnet from Mia. He gives it back to Tom. + +"Sorry, sir, she was just playing," Tom says. He takes his magnet. He runs away with Mia. + +The bald man shakes his head. He walks away. + +Tom and Mia laugh. They think the magnet is fun. They go to Tom's house. They play with the magnet and other toys. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom was a wealthy boy who had many toys and clothes. He liked to show off his things to his friends and make them feel bad. He did not like to share or help others. He was selfish and mean. + +One day, he went to the park with his parents. He saw a deer in the woods. He wanted to catch the deer and keep it as his pet. He ran after the deer with a rope. He tried to wrap the rope around the deer's neck. But the deer was fast and smart. It ran away from Tom and led him to a deep hole. Tom did not see the hole and fell in. He hurt his leg and cried for help. + +The deer heard Tom's cries and felt sorry for him. It went to the hole and lowered its antlers. It told Tom to hold on to its antlers and it would pull him out. Tom was scared and sorry. He held on to the deer's antlers and the deer pulled him out. Tom thanked the deer and apologized for trying to catch it. He realized that he had been wrong to be selfish and mean. He learned to be kind and grateful. + +The deer forgave Tom and told him to be a good friend to others. It said that being wealthy is not as important as being good. It said that sharing and helping others is more fun than showing off and making others feel bad. It said that being good makes you happy and loved. + +Tom hugged the deer and said goodbye. He went back to his parents and told them what happened. He said that he wanted to give some of his toys and clothes to the poor children. He said that he wanted to be a good boy and make friends with everyone. His parents were proud of him and happy for him. They said that they loved him very much. +Lena likes to rock on her chair. She rocks back and forth, back and forth, when she is happy or bored. Sometimes she rocks too hard and falls off. Then she cries and runs to her mom. + +One day, Lena has a tutor. A tutor is a person who helps her learn new things. The tutor is very lively. She has a big smile and a loud voice. She brings many books and toys for Lena to play with. + +"Hello, Lena," the tutor says. "Do you want to rock with me?" + +Lena nods. She likes the tutor. She thinks she is fun. + +The tutor sits on a chair next to Lena. She picks up a book with pictures of animals. She points to a cow and says, "Moo. This is a cow. Can you say cow?" + +Lena says, "Cow." She rocks back and forth, back and forth. + +The tutor points to a duck and says, "Quack. This is a duck. Can you say duck?" + +Lena says, "Duck." She rocks faster and faster. + +The tutor points to a lion and says, "Roar. This is a lion. Can you say lion?" + +Lena says, "Lion." She rocks so hard that she falls off. + +"Oops!" the tutor says. "Are you okay, Lena?" + +Lena cries and runs to her mom. The tutor follows her and gives her a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Lena," the tutor says. "You are a very good rocker, but you have to be careful. Do you want to try again?" + +Lena nods. She likes the tutor. She thinks she is kind. She goes back to her chair and rocks with the tutor. They read more books and learn more words. Lena has fun and forgets to cry. +Lily liked to whistle. She whistled when she played, when she walked, and when she ate. She whistled happy songs and funny songs and silly songs. She whistled all the time. + +One morning, Lily's mom made her a waffle for breakfast. It was a big waffle with butter and syrup. Lily was very hungry and happy. She took a big bite of her waffle and whistled. + +But then, something bad happened. The waffle got stuck in her throat. Lily could not breathe. She could not whistle. She could not talk. She was scared. + +She looked at her mom with big eyes. Her mom saw that Lily was in trouble. She ran to Lily and gave her a hug. She patted her back hard. The waffle came out of Lily's throat. Lily coughed and gasped. She was okay. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" her mom asked. + +Lily nodded. She was okay. She was not scared anymore. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily. But please, don't whistle when you eat. It's not safe," her mom said. + +Lily nodded again. She learned her lesson. She did not whistle when she ate. She whistled when she was done. She whistled a happy song and a funny song and a silly song. She whistled all the time. +Ben and Lily were going to the park with Mom. They liked the park because it had swings and slides and ducks. They walked on the road and held Mom's hand. The sun was hot, but the wind was cool. + +"Look, Ben, a big truck!" Lily said, pointing to a yellow truck that drove by. It made a loud noise and had a picture of a cow on it. + +"I remember that truck," Ben said. "It brings milk to the store. Milk is good for you. It makes your bones strong." + +"Do you like milk, Lily?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, I do," Lily said. "But I like juice more. Juice is sweet and yummy." + +They reached the park and saw other kids playing. Ben and Lily ran to the swings and asked Mom to push them. They felt happy and free as they swung high in the air. They laughed and shouted and had fun. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the backyard. There is a big tree with a ladder. The ladder is hard and brown. Anna and Ben want to climb the ladder and see the birds. + +"Can we climb the ladder, Mommy?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, but be careful. The ladder is hard and you can fall. I will watch you," Mommy says. + +Anna and Ben run to the ladder. They take turns to climb. Anna goes first. She holds the ladder with her hands and puts her feet on the steps. She goes up and up. She sees a nest with eggs. She smiles. + +"Look, Ben! There are eggs in the nest. They are blue and small. Maybe they are bird eggs," Anna says. + +"Wow, let me see!" Ben says. He climbs the ladder after Anna. He is excited. He wants to see the eggs too. He goes up and up. He reaches the nest. He sees the eggs. He is happy. + +"They are so pretty. Can we touch them?" Ben asks. + +"No, we can't. They are not ours. They belong to the birds. We have to be gentle and quiet. If we touch them, the birds will be sad and angry," Anna says. + +"OK, you are right. We will just look at them. They are so cute. I wonder what they will be when they hatch," Ben says. + +"Maybe they will be robins, or sparrows, or cardinals. They will have feathers and wings and sing songs," Anna says. + +Anna and Ben watch the eggs for a while. They listen to the birds. They are happy. They love the ladder and the tree and the eggs. They are careful and kind. Mommy is proud of them. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They hear a loud sound. It is the ice-cream truck. They run to the truck and see many colors of ice-cream. + +"Can we have ice-cream, please?" Tom asks his mom. + +"OK, but only one each. What do you want?" Mom says. + +"I want pink ice-cream. It is my favorite," Anna says. + +"I want blue ice-cream. It is cool," Tom says. + +Mom gives them money and they get their ice-cream. They lick their ice-cream and smile. The ice-cream is cold and sweet and soft. + +"Yummy, this is the best ice-cream ever," Tom says. + +"I agree, this is so good," Anna says. + +They finish their ice-cream and thank the ice-cream man. They go back to the park and play some more. They are happy and full. They love ice-cream. +Sara and Tom are friends who live next to each other. They like to play in the yard with their toys. But sometimes Sara is bossy and tells Tom what to do. She says he has to crawl like a baby and give her his truck. Tom does not like that. He wants to crawl like a lion and keep his truck. + +One day, Sara is very bossy and takes Tom's truck. She says it is hers now and he can only have her doll. Tom is angry and sad. He does not want her doll. He wants his truck. He says no and tries to get his truck back. But Sara is strong and holds it tight. She says he has to crawl like a baby or she will not be his friend. + +Tom does not know what to do. He does not want to crawl like a baby. He does not want to lose his friend. He thinks for a moment. Then he has an idea. He says he will crawl like a baby if Sara crawls with him. He says it will be fun and they can pretend they are animals. Sara likes animals. She agrees and lets go of the truck. She says she will crawl like a cat and Tom can crawl like a dog. + +Tom is happy. He gives Sara his truck and takes her doll. He says they can share and trade. He says he will crawl like a dog and Sara can crawl like a cat. They crawl around the yard and make noises. They have fun and forget to be bossy. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, let's try the slide. It looks fun!" Lily says. + +"No, no, no, it is too high. I don't want to try. I want to play with the ball." Ben says. + +Lily is sad. She wants to play with Ben, but she also wants to try the slide. She thinks of an idea. + +"Ben, how about we try the slide together? I will hold your hand, and we will go slow. It will be fun, and we will be brave." Lily says. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He trusts Lily. He likes Lily. He nods his head. + +"OK, Lily, let's try the slide together. But you have to hold my hand, and we have to go slow." Ben says. + +Lily and Ben hold hands and walk to the slide. They sit on the slide and look down. It is high, but they are not alone. They smile at each other and slide down. Whee! + +They laugh and cheer. They did it! They tried the slide, and it was fun. They hug each other and run back to the slide. They want to try again. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They learned that trying new things can be fun, and that friends can help each other. They are nice friends. The end. +Tom was a soldier. He had a big hat and a gun. He fought bad men who wanted to hurt his friends. He was very brave and strong. + +One day, Tom was very tired. He had walked a lot and shot many bad men. He wanted to rest. He found a big tree and lay down under it. He closed his eyes and slept. + +But he did not know that a spoiled boy lived near the tree. The boy had many toys, but he wanted more. He saw Tom's hat and gun and wanted to take them. He was very sneaky and quiet. He crept up to Tom and reached for his hat. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom woke up and saw the boy. He was angry and scared. He grabbed his hat and gun and pointed at the boy. "Who are you? What are you doing?" + +The boy was scared too. He ran away and cried. He dropped his toys and did not look back. He wished he had not been so greedy and mean. + +Tom was glad he had stopped the boy. He put his hat and gun back on and looked for his friends. He hoped they were safe and well. He also hoped he could rest soon. He was still very tired. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big boat in the shop window. It was shiny and had many colors. They wanted the boat very much. + +They ran to their mom and said, "Mom, can we have the boat? Please, please, please!" + +Mom looked at the boat and shook her head. "No, my dears, that boat is too expensive. We don't have enough money for it. Why don't you play with your other toys at home?" + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They did not want to play with their old toys. They wanted the new boat. They thought of a plan. They decided to take the boat when mom was not looking. + +They waited until mom was busy talking to the shopkeeper. Then they sneaked to the window and grabbed the boat. They ran out of the shop with the boat. + +But they did not get far. A big man saw them and stopped them. He was the owner of the shop. He was very angry. He said, "Hey, you two, what are you doing with my boat? That is stealing. That is very bad. Give me back my boat right now!" + +Tom and Lily were scared and ashamed. They gave back the boat and said, "We are sorry, sir. We wanted the boat so much. We did not mean to steal it." + +The man said, "You should not take things that are not yours. That is wrong. You should ask your mom first. And you should be happy with what you have. There are many children who have no toys at all. You are lucky to have a mom who loves you and buys you toys. You should be grateful and respectful." + +Tom and Lily realized that the man was right. They felt sorry for what they did. They said, "You are right, sir. We are sorry. We will not do it again. We will be grateful and respectful." + +They went back to their mom and hugged her. They said, "Mom, we are sorry. We tried to take the boat. But we learned our lesson. We love you and we love our toys. Thank you for everything." + +Mom was surprised and happy. She said, "I'm glad you learned your lesson. I love you too. And I'm proud of you for telling the truth and saying sorry. That is very brave and good." + +They all smiled and went home. They played with their toys and had fun. They never wanted the boat again. They learned that stealing is bad and being grateful and respectful is good. +Lily liked to raise her hand in class. She always had something to say or ask. One day, her teacher said they would have a special guest. A painter would come and show them how to make pictures with colors. + +Lily was very excited. She loved colors and wanted to learn how to use them. She raised her hand and asked, "Teacher, can I help the painter?" + +The teacher smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, you can. But you have to be gentle with the brushes and the paints. They are not toys. They are tools for making art." + +Lily nodded and waited for the painter to arrive. When he came, he had a big bag with many things inside. He took out a big paper, some brushes, and some jars of paint. He said hello to the class and told them his name was Ben. + +"Hello, Ben," the class said. + +"Hello, friends," Ben said. "I am here to show you how to make a picture of a flower. Do you like flowers?" + +"Yes, we do," the class said. + +"Good. Then let's begin. First, we need to choose a color for the background. What color do you like?" + +Lily raised her hand and said, "I like blue. Blue is the color of the sky." + +"Blue is a good choice, Lily," Ben said. "Can you help me paint the paper blue?" + +Lily was very happy. She went to Ben and took a brush. He showed her how to dip it in the paint and spread it on the paper. Lily was gentle with the brush and the paint. She did not make a mess. She made the paper blue like the sky. + +"Very good, Lily," Ben said. "You are a good helper. Now we can make the flower. What color do you want the flower to be?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She looked at the colors in the jars. She saw red, yellow, green, pink, purple, and orange. She liked them all. But she liked one more than the others. + +"I want the flower to be purple," she said. "Purple is the color of my dress." + +"Purple is a beautiful color, Lily," Ben said. "Can you help me paint the flower purple?" + +Lily nodded and took another brush. Ben showed her how to make a circle for the center and some petals around it. Lily was gentle with the brush and the paint. She did not make a mess. She made the flower purple like her dress. + +"Very good, Lily," Ben said. "You are a good painter. Now we can add some details. What do you want to add to the picture?" + +Lily looked at the picture. She saw the blue sky and the purple flower. She liked it. But she felt something was missing. + +"I want to add some sun," she said. "Sun is the color of yellow. Sun makes the sky bright and the flower happy." + +"Sun is a great idea, Lily," Ben said. "Can you help me paint the sun yellow?" + +Lily smiled and took another brush. Ben showed her how to make a big circle for the sun and some rays around it. Lily was gentle with the brush and the paint. She did not make a mess. She made the sun yellow like the sun. + +"Very good, Lily," Ben said. "You are a wonderful painter. You have made a beautiful picture of a flower. Do you like it?" + +Lily looked at the picture. She saw the blue sky, the purple flower, and the yellow sun. She liked it very much. She felt proud and happy. + +"I like it, Ben," she said. "Thank you for teaching me how to paint." + +"You are very welcome, Lily," Ben said. "Thank you for helping me. You have a lot of talent and imagination. You can be a painter too, if you want." + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "I do want. I want to be a painter like you." + +The teacher and the class clapped and cheered. They all liked Lily's picture. They all thanked Ben for his visit. They all wanted to try painting too. They all had fun. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bush with many red berries on it. They ran to the bush and picked some berries to eat. + +"These berries are yummy!" Tom said. + +"They are attractive too!" Anna said. "Look how shiny and bright they are!" + +They ate some more berries and put some in their pockets. Then they saw a man with a guitar sitting on a bench. He was singing a song and playing music. Tom and Anna liked the song and went to listen. + +The man saw them and smiled. He asked them if they wanted to sing with him. Tom and Anna nodded and joined him. They sang the chorus of the song and clapped their hands. The man was happy and thanked them. + +"You are very good singers!" he said. "You make me happy!" + +Tom and Anna were happy too. They liked to sing and make music. They decided to give the man some of their berries as a gift. They took out the berries from their pockets and handed them to him. + +"Here, these are for you!" Tom said. + +"They are yummy and attractive!" Anna said. + +The man was surprised and touched. He took the berries and thanked them. He said they were very kind and generous. He asked them if they wanted to sing another song with him. Tom and Anna agreed and sang another song. They had fun and enjoyed the music. + +The man, Tom and Anna became friends. They sang and played and ate berries together. They made each other happy. They applauded each other and hugged. They had a wonderful day in the park. +Lily wanted to help her mom make a cake. She saw mom measure some flour and sugar and put them in a big bowl. Lily asked, "Can I measure too, mom?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. You can measure some butter. Here is a small knife and a small cup. Cut some butter with the knife and put it in the cup. Be careful not to cut yourself." + +Lily took the knife and the cup and tried to cut some butter. But she was clumsy and the knife slipped from her hand. It fell on the floor and made a loud noise. Lily was scared and started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to Lily. She saw the knife on the floor and picked it up. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. You are not hurt. The knife is not sharp. It was an accident. Don't cry, sweetie." + +Lily stopped crying and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to help you. But I'm clumsy. I can't measure." + +Mom kissed Lily and said, "You are not clumsy, Lily. You are learning. Measuring is not easy. You need to practice. You can help me with something else. How about you stir the batter with a spoon? That's fun and safe." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She took a spoon and stirred the batter with mom. She liked to see the flour and sugar and butter and eggs mix together. She said, "I like to stir, mom. It's fun and safe. And it smells good. Can we eat the cake soon?" + +Mom laughed and said, "Yes, Lily. We can eat the cake soon. After we bake it in the oven. And after we decorate it with icing and sprinkles. You can help me with that too. You are a good helper, Lily. And a good stirrer. And a good measurer. I love you, Lily." + +Lily hugged mom and said, "I love you too, mom. And I love cake." +Tom loves football. He wants to show his dad how he can kick the ball. He waits for his dad to come home from work. He is impatient. He looks at the clock. He asks his mom, "When will dad be home?" + +"Soon, Tom, soon. He is on his way. Why don't you play with your toys for a while?" his mom says. + +But Tom does not want to play with his toys. He wants to play with his football. He goes to the backyard. He sees his football on the grass. He runs to it. He picks it up. He kicks it hard. He smiles. + +He does not see the window behind him. He does not hear the glass break. He does not know he has made a big mistake. + +He hears his dad's car in the driveway. He hears his dad's voice. He hears his dad say, "Tom, what have you done?" +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They are happy. + +One day, Tom and Lily see a big red truck in the park. The truck has a sign that says "Hot Dogs". Tom and Lily love hot dogs. They think they are yummy. + +They run to the truck and ask for hot dogs. The man in the truck smiles and gives them hot dogs. He says they are spicy. Tom and Lily do not know what spicy means. They say thank you and take the hot dogs. + +They bite the hot dogs. They feel fire in their mouths. The hot dogs are very spicy. They are too spicy for Tom and Lily. They scream and cry. They drop the hot dogs. They want water. They want their moms. + +The man in the truck laughs. He says he is sorry. He says he likes spicy hot dogs. He says he did not know Tom and Lily are little. He says he will give them water and ice cream. + +But Tom and Lily are too sad and scared. They do not want water or ice cream. They do not want hot dogs. They do not want to play in the park. They do not want to be friends with the man in the truck. They run away from the truck. They find their moms. They hug their moms. They tell their moms what happened. + +Their moms are angry and worried. They say the man in the truck is bad. They say he should not give spicy hot dogs to little kids. They say they will call the police. They say they will take Tom and Lily home. + +Tom and Lily are still crying. They have red faces and sore mouths. They do not feel happy. They feel sick. They do not want to see the park or the truck or the man again. They have a bad week. They have a bad ending. +Sara likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She likes to stir, pour and taste. But she does not like to cut. Cutting is hard and sharp. Mom says only big people can cut. + +One day, mom is making soup. She needs an onion for the soup. She gives Sara a big onion and a piece of paper. She says, "Sara, can you wrap the onion in the paper for me? Then we can put it in the fridge for later." + +Sara nods. She takes the onion and the paper. She tries to wrap the onion in the paper. But the onion is round and the paper is flat. The paper does not stay on the onion. It falls off. Sara tries again and again. But the paper always falls off. + +Sara gets frustrated. She thinks the onion is silly. Why does it not stay in the paper? She decides to make the onion stay. She gets some tape from the drawer. She tapes the paper around the onion. She tapes it a lot. She tapes it until the onion is covered in tape and paper. + +She is proud of her work. She shows mom the wrapped onion. Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you, Sara. You did a good job. But that is a lot of tape. How will we peel the onion later?" + +Sara does not know. She shrugs. She thinks mom can figure it out. She says, "I wrapped the onion for you. It is not silly anymore. It is a good onion." + +Mom laughs. She hugs Sara. She says, "You are a good helper, Sara. And a very creative one. But next time, maybe we can use less tape, okay?" + +Sara nods. She agrees. She likes to help mom. But she does not like to waste tape. She says, "Okay, mom. Less tape. More soup." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the valley near their homes. The valley has many flowers, trees and animals. Anna and Ben like to talk to the animals and pretend they understand them. + +One day, they see a big bird in the sky. The bird has a long neck and big wings. It makes a loud sound. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to talk to the bird. + +"Hello, bird!" Anna says. "What is your name?" + +The bird flies closer and lands on a tree. It looks at Anna and Ben with its small eyes. + +"I am a crane," the bird says. "I come from far away. I am looking for a new home." + +"A crane?" Ben says. "What is a crane?" + +"A crane is a bird that can fly very high and very far," the bird says. "We are successful birds. We can find food and water anywhere." + +"Wow, you are amazing!" Anna says. "Can you teach us how to fly?" + +The bird laughs. It shakes its head. + +"No, I cannot teach you how to fly," the bird says. "You are not birds. You are children. You have different skills and talents. You can run, jump, sing, draw and learn many things. You can be successful in your own way." + +Anna and Ben think about what the bird says. They understand. They smile. + +"Thank you, crane," Anna says. "You are very wise. We are happy to meet you." + +"Thank you, children," the bird says. "You are very kind. I am happy to meet you too." + +The bird flies away. Anna and Ben wave goodbye. They continue to play in the valley. They are happy. They are friends. +Jen and Tom were friends. They liked to play with stuff. They had a lot of stuff in their room. They had dolls, cars, books, and blocks. They also had a big box. The box was unknown. They did not know what was in the box. + +One day, Jen and Tom decided to open the box. They were curious. They wanted to see what was in the box. They thought it might be something fun. They pulled the box to the middle of the room. They lifted the lid. They looked inside. + +"Wow!" Jen said. "Look at all the stuff!" + +Tom gasped. "It's a party!" + +Inside the box, there were balloons, hats, streamers, and cake. There was also a card. It said: "Happy birthday, Jen and Tom! We love you, Mom and Dad." + +Jen and Tom smiled. They did not know it was their birthday. They did not know their parents had a surprise for them. They were happy. They put on the hats. They blew up the balloons. They hung the streamers. They cut the cake. They celebrated. + +They had a lot of fun. They ate cake. They played with the stuff. They thanked their parents. They hugged each other. They were glad they opened the box. They were glad they were friends. They were glad they were born. +Tim and Kim were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies and had pistols to fight the bad guys. They hid behind a big tree and waited for the enemy to come. + +But then they saw a man with a real pistol. He was angry and shouted at them. He said they had to give him their money or he would shoot them. Tim and Kim were scared. They did not have any money. They only had their toy pistols. + +Tim had an idea. He whispered to Kim. He said they could trick the man. He said they could pretend their pistols were candy and offer them to the man. Maybe he would like candy and leave them alone. + +Kim agreed. They came out from behind the tree and smiled at the man. They said they did not have money, but they had candy. They said they would share their candy with him if he was nice. They held out their toy pistols to the man. + +The man was confused. He thought they were joking. He grabbed one of the toy pistols and looked at it. He saw it was plastic and had a red tip. He laughed and said they were silly kids. He said he did not want candy, he wanted money. + +He put the toy pistol in his mouth and bit it. He wanted to show them how stupid they were. But he made a mistake. The toy pistol was not candy. It was filled with water and soap. When he bit it, the water and soap squirted into his mouth. He tasted the harsh soap and spat it out. He coughed and gagged. He dropped the toy pistol and the real pistol. + +Tim and Kim saw their chance. They grabbed their toy pistols and ran away. They ran to a police officer and told him what happened. The police officer went to the park and arrested the man. He thanked Tim and Kim for being brave and smart. He said they were good spies and gave them a medal. + +Tim and Kim were happy. They had saved the day and got a medal. They decided to keep their toy pistols as a souvenir. They said they liked candy, but they liked water and soap better. They said they tasted like victory. +Sara was a gifted girl who liked to draw and sing. She had many books and toys in her room, but her favorite thing was her skull. It was a big white skull that her dad gave her for her birthday. He said it was from a dinosaur and it was very old and rare. + +One day, Sara wanted to show her skull to her friend Lily, who came to play with her. She took the skull from her shelf and carried it to the living room. But on the way, she tripped on a rug and dropped the skull. It broke into many pieces on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Sara cried. "My skull! My skull is gone!" + +Lily looked at the broken skull and felt sorry for Sara. She tried to help her pick up the pieces, but they were too many and too small. "I'm sorry, Sara," she said. "Maybe we can glue it back together." + +But Sara was very angry and sad. She pushed Lily away and shouted, "Go away! You made me lose my skull! You are a bad friend!" + +Lily was hurt and scared by Sara's words. She ran out of the house and went home. She did not want to play with Sara anymore. + +Sara was left alone with her broken skull. She cried and cried, but no one came to comfort her. She had lost her skull and her friend. She wished she had never taken the skull from her shelf. She wished she had been more careful and kind. But it was too late. She had ruined everything. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a big red button that made a loud sound when she pressed it. Tom wanted to play with the button too, but Lily did not want to share. + +"Can I have a turn with the button, please?" Tom asked. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. "You have your own toys." + +Tom felt sad and angry. He looked around and saw a bowl of cookies on the table. He had an idea. He went to the table and took a cookie. He bit into it and made a face. It was disgusting! It had salt and pepper on it, not sugar. Tom's mom had made them for a joke. + +Tom thought of a way to get back at Lily. He took another cookie and walked to Lily. He smiled and said, "Lily, I have a cookie for you. Do you want it?" + +Lily looked at the cookie and saw that it was brown and round. She thought it was chocolate. She loved chocolate. She forgot about the button and said, "Yes, please!" + +Tom gave her the cookie and watched her bite into it. Lily's eyes widened and she spit out the cookie. She coughed and cried. It was horrible! It was salty and spicy, not sweet. She felt sick. + +Tom laughed and said, "That is what you get for not sharing the button!" + +Lily's mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw what had happened and was very angry. She scolded Tom and Lily and took away the button and the cookies. She said, "You two should be ashamed of yourselves. You should not be mean and selfish. You should share and be kind. That is the right thing to do." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They apologized to each other and hugged. They learned their lesson. They decided to share and be kind from then on. They played with their toys together and had fun. They never touched the disgusting cookies again. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big tent with music and lights. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go and dance!" Ben said. He liked to dance and move his body. + +"No, Ben, I don't want to dance. I want to see the animals." Lily said. She liked to see the different animals and their colors and sounds. + +"But, Lily, dancing is fun! You can jump and spin and clap your hands!" Ben said. He tried to pull Lily by the hand. + +"No, Ben, I don't want to!" Lily said. She was stubborn and did not like to do what Ben wanted. + +They started to argue and push each other. They did not see the big sign that said "Do not enter". They did not hear the loud roar that came from the tent. They did not notice the big shadow that moved behind them. + +Suddenly, they felt a warm breath on their necks. They turned around and saw a huge lion. The lion had yellow eyes and sharp teeth. The lion looked hungry and angry. + +Lily and Ben were very scared. They forgot their fight and hugged each other. They wished they had listened to the sign and stayed away from the tent. + +The lion opened his mouth and was about to pounce on them. But then, they heard a whistle and a voice. + +"Hey, Leo, stop that! Leave those kids alone!" The voice belonged to a man who worked in the circus. He had a hat and a whip. He ran to the tent and scared the lion away. + +Lily and Ben were relieved and grateful. They thanked the man and ran out of the tent. They decided to never fight again and to respect each other's choices. + +They also decided to never go near the lion again. They learned that some sights are better left unseen. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But they also made a big mess. Toys were everywhere on the floor, on the couch, on the table. + +Mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Tom, you have to clean up your toys. This is not how we treat our home. If you don't clean up, I will punish you. You will have no dessert and no TV tonight." + +Lily and Tom did not want to be punished. They liked dessert and TV. But they did not want to clean up either. They liked playing. They looked at each other and tried to think of a way out. + +Tom had an idea. He whispered to Lily, "Let's hide. Mom won't find us. Then we can keep playing." Lily nodded. She thought it was a good idea. They grabbed some toys and ran to the other side of the room. They hid behind the curtains. + +Mom looked around and did not see them. She called, "Lily and Tom, where are you? Come out and clean up. Don't make me angry." But Lily and Tom did not answer. They stayed quiet and still. They thought they were brave and clever. + +But Mom was not fooled. She knew where they were. She walked to the other side of the room and pulled the curtains. She saw Lily and Tom with their toys. They looked scared and guilty. Mom said, "Lily and Tom, you are not brave and clever. You are naughty and silly. You did not listen to me. You did not clean up. You tried to hide. Now you are punished. No dessert and no TV for you. And you have to clean up all the toys. Now." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They knew they did wrong. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We will clean up. We will not hide again. We will listen to you." Mom nodded. She said, "That's good. I love you. But you have to learn to be good. Now, let's clean up together." Lily and Tom agreed. They helped Mom clean up the mess. They learned their lesson. They decided to be brave and clever in a good way. +Ben and Jen were twins who lived in a small town. They liked to play outside with their toys and friends. One day, they saw a big truck with a hose and a tank. The truck was pouring water on the plants and trees in the park. + +"Wow, that looks fun!" Ben said. "Let's go and see the truck!" + +"OK, but be careful," Jen said. "We don't want to get wet or hurt." + +They ran to the park and watched the truck. The man who drove the truck smiled and waved at them. He was nice and friendly. He told them his name was Sam and he was a gardener. He said he had to pour water on the plants and trees because it was very hot and dry. He said the plants and trees needed water to grow and stay healthy. + +"Can we help you?" Ben asked. "We like to pour water too!" + +Sam laughed and said, "Sure, you can help me. But you have to listen to me and follow the rules. You can't pour water on the people or the animals or the cars. You can only pour water on the plants and trees. And you have to be gentle and careful. You can't pour too much or too little. You have to pour just right. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Jen nodded and said, "Yes, we understand. We will be good helpers." + +Sam gave them each a small hose and showed them how to pour water on the plants and trees. Ben and Jen had a lot of fun. They poured water on the flowers and the grass and the bushes. They saw the plants and trees look happy and green. They felt proud and happy too. + +They thanked Sam for letting them help him. Sam thanked them for being good helpers. He said they were very kind and smart. He said they learned a tough lesson. He said pouring water was not just fun, but also important and hard. He said they had to respect and care for the plants and trees. He said they had to share and save water. He said water was precious and life-giving. + +Ben and Jen agreed and said they learned a lot. They said they would always remember to pour water on the plants and trees when they needed it. They said they would also pour water on themselves and their friends when they were thirsty. They said they would not waste or spill water. They said they would love and protect water. + +They hugged Sam and said goodbye. They ran back to their home and told their mom and dad what they did. Their mom and dad were very proud and happy. They said Ben and Jen were good and brave. They said they did a good deed for the town and the world. They said they taught them a valuable moral. They said pouring water was a way of showing love and kindness. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. Lily sees a big tree. She wants to climb it. She says to Ben, "Look, a big tree! Let's climb it!" + +Ben is scared. He says, "No, Lily, it is too high. We can fall and hurt ourselves. Let's play something else." + +Lily does not listen. She is strong and brave. She runs to the tree and starts to climb. She goes higher and higher. She feels happy. + +Ben watches her. He is worried. He says, "Lily, come down! It is not safe. You can fall and cry." + +Lily does not hear him. She is too busy climbing. She reaches the top of the tree. She sees the whole park. She says, "Wow, I can see everything! I am the best climber!" + +But then, she slips. She loses her grip. She falls from the tree. She screams. + +Ben hears her. He runs to her. He sees her on the ground. She is hurt. She has a cut on her knee. She has a bump on her head. She is crying. + +Ben feels sorry for her. He says, "Oh, Lily, I am sorry. Are you okay? Do you need a hug?" + +Lily stops crying. She looks at Ben. She sees his frown. She says, "Yes, Ben, I need a hug. And I am sorry too. I should have listened to you. You are a good friend." + +Ben hugs her. He says, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. You are a good friend too. Let's go to the nurse. She can help you." + +They hold hands and walk to the nurse. They learn a lesson. They decide to play safer games. They are still strong and brave, but also smart and careful. They are happy. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She drew flowers, trees, animals and people. She wanted to improve her drawings and make them more colorful. She asked her mom for some paint and a brush. + +"Paint is fun, but you need to be careful," her mom said. "You need water to wash your brush and a paper to dry it. And you need to be thoughtful and not make a mess." + +Lily nodded and said, "I will be thoughtful, mom. Thank you for the paint." She took the paint, the brush, the water and the paper to her table. She started to paint her drawings with different colors. She was happy to see how they looked. + +But then she saw that some of the paint dripped on the table and the floor. She felt bad and said, "Oh no, I made a mess. Mom will be angry." She tried to wipe the paint with her paper, but it only made it worse. She didn't know what to do. + +She heard her mom coming and said, "Mom, I'm sorry, I made a mess. I wanted to improve my drawings, but I was not thoughtful." + +Her mom looked at the mess and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm not angry. I know you were trying to be creative. But next time, you need to be more careful with the paint. Let's clean this up together." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are very thoughtful. I love you." They cleaned the mess and then looked at Lily's drawings. They were very colorful and beautiful. Lily was proud of her work and her mom was proud of her too. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a red ball in its mouth. The dog runs to them and drops the ball. Tom and Anna want to play with the dog and the ball. + +"Hi, doggy! What is your name?" Tom asks. He tries to pet the dog, but the dog barks and jumps back. + +"Be careful, Tom. The dog may not like strangers," Anna says. She looks at the dog's neck. She sees a red tag with some letters on it. She can read some of the letters. She recognizes the word "Max". + +"Look, Anna. The dog has a name. It is Max," Tom says. He points to the red tag. + +"Max, do you want to play with us?" Anna asks. She picks up the ball and throws it. Max chases the ball and brings it back. He wags his tail and licks Anna's hand. + +"Good boy, Max. You are a nice dog," Anna says. She hugs Max and scratches his ears. + +Tom and Anna play with Max for a long time. They have fun with the ball and the dog. They are happy. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with toy cars and trucks. They had many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. They shared their toys and had fun. + +One day, they found a big box in the park. It had many toy soldiers and guns and tanks. They were very happy and opened the box. They wanted to play war with the toy soldiers and guns and tanks. + +"Let's make two teams. I will be the red team and you will be the blue team. We will fight and see who wins," Tim said. + +"OK, but you have to mind the rules. No hitting, no cheating, no crying," Sam said. + +They agreed and started to play war. They made noises and pretended to shoot and drive and hide. They had fun for a while, but then they started to argue. + +"You can't use that tank, it's mine!" Tim said. + +"No, it's not, I found it first!" Sam said. + +"Yes, it is, give it back!" Tim said. + +"No, I won't, it's mine!" Sam said. + +They got angry and grabbed the tank. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not mind the rules. They hit and cheated and cried. + +The tank broke in two. They both fell down. They both got hurt. They both felt sad. + +They looked at the broken tank and the toy soldiers and guns and tanks. They did not look fun anymore. They looked dead. + +They did not want to play war anymore. They did not want to be friends anymore. They went home alone. They had a bad ending. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom, let's go on the slide. It is fun!" Lily says. + +"No, Lily, it is too high. I don't want to go on the slide. It is scary!" Tom says. + +Lily thinks Tom is silly. She dares him to go on the slide. She says, "I dare you to go on the slide, Tom. If you go on the slide, I will give you a note. The note has a smiley face on it. Do you want the note?" + +Tom likes notes. He likes smiley faces. He thinks for a moment. He wants the note, but he is still scared of the slide. He looks at the slide. He looks at Lily. He looks at the note. + +"Okay, Lily, I will go on the slide. But you have to go with me. We will go on the slide together. Then you will give me the note. Deal?" Tom says. + +Lily nods. She is happy. She takes Tom's hand. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They hold each other. They slide down. They go very fast. They make a lot of noise. They scream and laugh. They are noisy. + +They reach the bottom. They are safe. They are proud. They hug each other. Lily gives Tom the note. Tom gives Lily a high five. They smile. They are happy. They did it. They went on the slide. They are brave. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They run, slide, swing and climb. They have fun with their friends. But sometimes they get tired or hungry or bored. + +One day, Ben and Mia are playing tag. Ben is it and he chases Mia. Mia is fast and smart. She runs behind a big tree and hides. Ben can't find her. He looks and looks. He gets angry and sad. + +"Where are you, Mia?" he shouts. "Come out, come out!" + +Mia hears him. She giggles. She thinks it is funny. She stays behind the tree. She waits for Ben to give up. + +But Ben does not give up. He is tough. He keeps looking. He runs around the park. He looks under the slide, behind the swing, on top of the climb. He does not see Mia. + +He sees a sign. The sign says: "Park closes at 5 pm". Ben looks at the sky. It is getting dark. He looks at his watch. It is almost 5 pm. He feels scared. He does not want to be alone in the park. + +He runs to the tree. He hopes Mia is still there. He calls her name. "Mia, Mia, where are you? The park is going to end. We have to go home. Please, come out!" + +Mia hears him. She feels sorry. She did not know Ben was scared. She did not know the park was going to end. She comes out from behind the tree. She smiles at Ben. She says: "I'm here, Ben. I'm sorry. I was just playing. I did not mean to make you sad. Let's go home." + +Ben sees her. He feels happy. He hugs her. He says: "I'm glad you're here, Mia. I'm sorry I was angry. You are a good friend. Let's go home." + +They hold hands. They walk to the gate. They say goodbye to the park. They go home. They are happy. The end. +Ben and Lily were bored. They had nothing to do on a dull day. They looked out the window and saw a big sign. The sign said: "Come and see the circus! Fun for everyone!" + +"Let's go to the circus!" Ben said. "Maybe we can see some animals and clowns." + +"OK!" Lily said. "But we have to ask Mom first." + +They ran to Mom and asked her if they could go to the circus. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and stay together. She gave them some money and a map. She told them to be back before dark. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They thanked Mom and ran to the bus stop. They took the bus to the circus. They saw a lot of people and tents and flags. They heard music and laughter and cheers. + +They bought some tickets and entered the big tent. They saw a lot of things. They saw a man who could juggle and a woman who could fly. They saw a lion who could roar and a monkey who could swing. They saw a horse who could dance and a dog who could talk. + +But they did not see a cricket. They liked crickets. They had a cricket at home. His name was Jim. He was green and small and made a nice sound. They wondered if the circus had a cricket. + +They looked around and saw a small cage. The cage had a sign. The sign said: "The amazing cricket! The smallest and loudest performer in the world!" + +They went to the cage and looked inside. They saw a cricket. He was green and small and made a nice sound. He looked like Jim. + +"Hello, cricket!" Ben said. "What is your name?" + +The cricket did not answer. He looked sad. He did not like the cage. He did not like the circus. He wanted to be free. + +"Can we take you home?" Lily asked. "We have a cricket at home. His name is Jim. He is your friend." + +The cricket nodded. He liked the sound of Jim. He liked the sound of home. He wanted to be with them. + +Ben and Lily looked around. They saw no one was watching. They opened the cage and took the cricket. They put him in their pocket. They ran out of the tent. They ran to the bus stop. They took the bus home. + +They showed the cricket to Mom. Mom was surprised. She asked them where they got the cricket. They told her the truth. They told her the cricket was sad and wanted to be free. They told her they wanted to be his friend. + +Mom was not angry. She was proud. She said they did a good thing. She said they could keep the cricket. She said they could name him Tim. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They thanked Mom and hugged her. They took the cricket to their room. They introduced him to Jim. Jim was happy. He welcomed Tim. He made a nice sound. Tim made a nice sound too. They sounded like music. + +Ben and Lily listened to the crickets. They smiled. They had a lot of fun at the circus. But they had more fun at home. They had two crickets. They had two friends. They were not bored anymore. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play pretend. They have a little theater in their room. They make puppets with socks and paper. They tell stories with their puppets. + +One day, Sara has a new idea. She wants to show their puppets to their friends. She urges Ben to help her. "Ben, Ben, let's have a puppet show! We can invite Lily and Tom and Sam. They will like our puppets. Please, please, help me!" + +Ben is not sure. He likes to play with Sara, but he is shy. He does not like to talk in front of many people. He says, "Sara, I don't know. What if they laugh at us? What if they don't like our puppets? I am scared." + +Sara hugs Ben. She says, "Don't be scared, Ben. I will be with you. We are a team. Our puppets are fun and funny. Our friends will like them. And if they laugh, they laugh with us, not at us. Come on, Ben, it will be fun!" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He loves Sara. He trusts Sara. He decides to try. He says, "Okay, Sara, let's do it. Let's have a puppet show. But you have to do most of the talking. I will do the puppets." + +Sara smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are the best brother. I will do the talking. You will do the puppets. We will have a great show. Let's go and invite our friends!" + +They take their puppets and their little theater. They go to their friends' houses. They ask them to come to their room. They set up their theater. They start their show. They have a lot of fun. Their friends clap and cheer. They are proud of themselves. They are happy. +Ben likes to design things. He has many blocks and crayons and paper. He makes houses and cars and rockets with his blocks. He draws animals and people and stars with his crayons. He cuts and folds and glues his paper. He has a lot of fun. + +One day, Ben wants to design a big rocket. He uses all his blocks and paper and crayons. He makes a long and round and pointy rocket. He puts a window and a door and a flag on it. He is very proud of his rocket. + +He shows his rocket to his mom. "Look, mom, I made a big rocket!" he says. "It can fly to the moon and the sun and the stars!" + +Mom smiles and hugs him. "Wow, Ben, you are very good at designing things!" she says. "Your rocket is very big and beautiful. How does it fly?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He remembers he saw a rocket on TV. It had fire and smoke and noise. He says, "It needs gas, mom. Gas makes it go fast and high. Can we get some gas for my rocket?" + +Mom laughs and shakes her head. "No, Ben, we can't get gas for your rocket. Gas is not for toys. Gas is for cars and stoves and heaters. Gas can be dangerous. It can burn and hurt and explode. You don't want that, do you?" + +Ben frowns and shakes his head. He doesn't want his rocket to burn and hurt and explode. He likes his rocket. He wants it to fly and be safe. He says, "No, mom, I don't want that. I want my rocket to be happy. What can I use instead of gas?" + +Mom thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She says, "How about we use air, Ben? Air is not dangerous. Air is everywhere. Air can make things move and float and fly. Do you have a balloon?" + +Ben nods and runs to his room. He has a balloon. It is red and round and shiny. He brings it to his mom. Mom helps him tie the balloon to his rocket. She says, "Now, Ben, blow up the balloon as big as you can. Then let it go and watch what happens." + +Ben does what mom says. He blows up the balloon as big as he can. He lets it go and watches what happens. The balloon makes a funny noise and flies around the room. It pulls the rocket with it. The rocket flies around the room too. It goes up and down and left and right. It looks like it is flying to the moon and the sun and the stars. + +Ben claps and cheers. He is very happy. He says, "Look, mom, my rocket is flying! It is flying with air! Air is better than gas! Air is fun and safe and happy!" + +Mom claps and cheers too. She is very happy. She says, "Yes, Ben, your rocket is flying! It is flying with air! Air is better than gas! Air is fun and safe and happy! You are very smart and creative, Ben. I love you and your rocket!" + +Ben hugs mom and says, "I love you too, mom. And I love my rocket. And I love air. And I love designing things!" +Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to write stories. She had a big book where she wrote about her dreams and ideas. She liked to write about animals, fairies, pirates and spaceships. + +One day, she saw a poster for a firework show. She wanted to see the fireworks very much. She asked her mom if they could go. Her mom said yes, but they had to wait until it was dark. Lily was excited and wrote a story about the fireworks in her book. + +She wrote that the fireworks were like magic stars that made loud noises and bright colors. She wrote that she saw a dragon, a unicorn, a rocket and a rainbow in the sky. She wrote that she felt happy and amazed. + +When it was dark, Lily and her mom went to the park where the firework show was. They found a good spot and waited for the show to start. Lily held her book and her mom held her hand. + +The show started and Lily saw the fireworks. They were even more beautiful than she wrote. She saw red, blue, green, yellow, purple and pink lights. She heard bangs, pops, crackles and whistles. She saw shapes and patterns that looked like flowers, hearts, stars and smileys. + +She looked at her mom and said, "Mom, this is the best firework show ever! Can I write more about it in my book?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can, Lily. You are a very good writer and you have a wonderful imagination. But remember, writing is not only about making things up. It is also about telling the truth and sharing your feelings. Writing can help you learn, remember and express yourself." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I will write the truth and my feelings. I will write that I love you and I love the fireworks. And I will write that I am thankful for this special night." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. And I am proud of you. You are an adventurous and creative girl. And you are also a kind and grateful girl. That is the best kind of writer you can be." + +The end. + +Moral value: Writing is a fun and rewarding activity that can stimulate the imagination, but also teach the importance of honesty, expression and gratitude. +Anna and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They want to make a cake with flour, sugar, eggs and milk. Anna is bossy. She tells Ben what to do. + +"Ben, bring me the flour from the cupboard," Anna says. + +"OK, Anna," Ben says. He opens the cupboard and looks for the flour. He sees a big bag of flour on the top shelf. He tries to reach it, but it is too high. + +"Anna, I can't get the flour. It is too high," Ben says. + +"Use a chair, Ben. Hurry up," Anna says. + +Ben finds a chair and puts it in front of the cupboard. He climbs on the chair and grabs the bag of flour. But the bag is too heavy. Ben loses his balance and falls off the chair. The bag of flour falls with him and bursts open. Flour goes everywhere. + +"Ben, look what you did! You made a mess!" Anna shouts. + +"Sorry, Anna. It was an accident," Ben says. + +"No, it was not. You are clumsy and silly. You can't help me make a cake. Go away," Anna says. + +Ben feels sad and angry. He doesn't want to play with Anna anymore. He picks up his teddy bear and leaves the kitchen. Anna is left alone with the flour. She tries to make a cake by herself, but she doesn't know how. She wishes she had Ben to help her. She realizes she was too bossy and mean to him. She feels sorry and lonely. She wants to say sorry to Ben and ask him to come back. But she doesn't know where he is. She starts to cry. +Lily liked to eat beans. She liked the green ones and the red ones and the white ones. She liked them with rice and cheese and bread. But she did not like to share her beans with anyone. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They brought a picnic basket with sandwiches and fruits and beans. Lily was very happy. She saw a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. She wanted to play with them. + +But she was shy. She did not know how to talk to the other kids. She saw a boy with a blue hat and a girl with a yellow dress. They looked nice, but she was afraid to say hello. She stayed close to her mom and dad. + +She ate her sandwich and her fruit and then she opened her beans. She smelled them and smiled. They were her favorite beans. She took a big spoon and put it in her mouth. + +"Yum!" she said. + +She heard a voice next to her. + +"Can I have some?" the voice said. + +She turned and saw the boy with the blue hat. He was sitting on the grass next to her. He had a sandwich and a banana, but no beans. + +Lily looked at her beans. She looked at the boy. She felt a strange feeling in her chest. She wanted to keep her beans, but she also wanted to be nice. + +She thought for a moment. Then she said, "OK. You can have some. But only a little." + +She scooped some beans on her spoon and gave it to the boy. He smiled and ate them. + +"Thank you!" he said. "They are very good. Do you want some of my banana?" + +Lily nodded. She liked bananas too. She took a bite and gave it back to the boy. + +They ate their beans and their banana together. They talked about the slide and the swing and the sandbox. They laughed and smiled. + +Lily felt happy. She made a new friend. She was not shy anymore. + +She finished her beans and said, "Do you want to play with me?" + +The boy nodded. He finished his banana and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +They ran to the slide and the swing and the sandbox. They had fun. They shared their toys and their stories. + +Lily's mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were proud of their daughter. She learned to share and to make friends. + +They packed their picnic basket and said, "It's time to go home, Lily. Say goodbye to your friend." + +Lily hugged the boy and said, "Bye, bye. See you soon." + +The boy hugged her back and said, "Bye, bye. Thank you for the beans." + +They waved and smiled. They hoped to see each other again. + +Lily went home with her mom and dad. She was tired but happy. She had a good day. She liked to eat beans. But she liked to share them too. +Lily likes to sing. She sings all the time. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings when she plays, when she eats, and when she sleeps. She sings loud and happy. + +One day, Lily sees a purple dress in the shop. She loves the dress. It is shiny and pretty. She wants to wear the dress and sing. She asks her mom to buy the dress for her. + +"Mom, can I have the dress? Please, please, please!" Lily says. + +Mom looks at the dress. It is cheap. It is not good. It is thin and torn. It will not last long. Mom shakes her head. + +"No, Lily, you cannot have the dress. It is cheap. It is not good. It will not make you happy. You have many nice clothes at home. You can wear them and sing." Mom says. + +Lily is sad. She cries. She wants the dress. She thinks the dress will make her happy. She does not understand why mom says no. + +Mom hugs Lily. She wipes her tears. She kisses her cheek. She tells her a secret. + +"Lily, you do not need a dress to sing. You have a beautiful voice. You have a big heart. You have a bright smile. You can sing with anything. You can sing with a shirt, a skirt, a hat, or a scarf. You can sing with a spoon, a cup, a ball, or a toy. You can sing with me, with dad, with your brother, or with your friends. You can sing with anything, because you are special. You are my sweet Lily." Mom says. + +Lily smiles. She stops crying. She understands. She hugs mom. She thanks her. She says sorry. She loves mom. + +They go home. Lily wears a shirt, a skirt, a hat, and a scarf. She picks a spoon, a cup, a ball, and a toy. She sings with mom, with dad, with her brother, and with her friends. She sings loud and happy. She is special. She is sweet Lily. +Ben and Mia like to play with books. They have many books with pictures and words. They can read some words, but not all. They like to look at the pages and make up stories. + +One day, they find a big book with a blue cover. It has a picture of a snowman and a girl. They open the book and see more pictures of snow and ice. They want to read the words, but they are too hard. + +"Let's pretend we are in the book," says Ben. "We can be the snowman and the girl." + +"OK," says Mia. "But how do we get in the book?" + +Ben has an idea. He says, "We can use magic. We can say a magic word and jump into the book." + +"What is the magic word?" asks Mia. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He says, "How about...freeze!" + +They say "freeze" together and jump into the book. They feel a cold wind and see white snow everywhere. They are in the book! + +They see the snowman and the girl from the cover. They say hello to them. The snowman and the girl are friendly. They invite Ben and Mia to play with them. + +They have fun making snowballs, snow angels and snow forts. They laugh and sing. They are happy. + +But soon, they start to feel cold. They want to go back to their warm home. They ask the snowman and the girl how to get out of the book. + +The snowman and the girl say, "You have to say the magic word again and jump to the next page." + +Ben and Mia say "freeze" again and jump to the next page. They see a different picture. It is a picture of a forest with animals. They jump to the next page. They see a picture of a castle with a king and a queen. They jump to the next page. They see a picture of a spaceship with aliens. + +They keep jumping to the next page, but they do not see their home. They see many different pictures, but they are not the ones they want. They start to feel scared. They want to stop jumping. + +They say "stop" and "no" and "help", but nothing happens. They are stuck in the book! + +They cry and hug each other. They wish they never said the magic word. They wish they never jumped into the book. They wish they could go back to their home. + +They do not know what to do. They do not know how to end the story. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, they found a big wheel in the park. It was fat and round and shiny. + +"Wow, look at this wheel!" Tom said. "Let's roll it down the hill!" + +"OK, that sounds fun!" Sam said. They pushed the wheel to the top of the hill. It was hard work, but they did it. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom said. They let go of the wheel and watched it roll down the hill. It went very fast and made a loud noise. + +But then, something bad happened. The wheel hit a small dog that was walking with its owner. The dog yelped and the owner screamed. The wheel bounced off the dog and rolled into the street. A car had to stop and honk to avoid hitting the wheel. + +Tom and Sam ran down the hill. They were scared and sorry. They reached the dog and the owner. The dog was hurt and bleeding. The owner was angry and sad. + +"What have you done?" the owner said. "You could have killed my dog! How could you be so careless?" + +Tom and Sam felt bad. They did not mean to hurt the dog. They just wanted to have fun. + +"We are sorry, we are sorry!" they said. "We did not see the dog. We just found the wheel and wanted to roll it. We regret it, we regret it!" + +The owner looked at them. He saw that they were young and did not know better. He sighed and shook his head. + +"Come on, let's go to the vet," he said. "Maybe the dog will be OK. But you two, you have to be more careful. A wheel is not a toy. It can be dangerous. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nodded. They understood. They learned a lesson. They never played with a wheel again. +Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. But they also made a big mess. There was water and flour and ketchup on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Anna said. "Mommy will be angry. We have to clean up." + +Ben nodded. He saw a mop in the corner. He grabbed it and started to wipe the floor. But the mop was too big and heavy for him. He tripped and fell. The mop hit his head and made a loud noise. + +"Ow!" Ben cried. "That hurt!" + +Anna ran to him. She saw a bump on his head. She was frightened. She hugged him and said, "Are you okay, Ben?" + +Ben nodded. He was brave. He said, "I'm okay, Anna. Thank you for rescuing me." + +Anna smiled. She said, "You're welcome, Ben. You're my brother. I love you." + +They heard footsteps. Mommy was coming. They quickly put the mop away and picked up the pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They hoped Mommy would not be angry. They hoped she would be proud of them for trying to clean up. They hoped she would love them too. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play and act together. They acted like pirates, like animals, like superheroes. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they heard that there was a parade in the park. They wanted to go and see the parade. They asked their moms if they could go. Their moms said yes, but they had to stay together and be careful. + +Ben and Lily went to the park. They saw many people and many things. They saw big balloons, loud music, colorful costumes. They saw clowns, dancers, firemen. They were very happy. + +But then, Ben saw something else. He saw a man selling ice cream. He loved ice cream. He wanted to have some. He said to Lily, "Look, ice cream! Let's go and get some!" + +Lily said, "But Ben, we have to stay together. We can't leave the parade. Our moms told us to be careful." + +Ben said, "It's okay, Lily. It's just for a minute. Come on, it's yummy!" + +Lily was not sure. She wanted to stay and see the parade. She wanted to be loyal to Ben. She did not know what to do. + +She decided to follow Ben. She thought he was her best friend. She thought he knew what was best. + +But she was wrong. When they got to the ice cream man, he was not nice. He asked them for money. They did not have any money. They only had their toys. The ice cream man said, "Give me your toys, or I will call the police!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not want to lose their toys. They did not want to get in trouble. They cried and begged the ice cream man to let them go. + +But the ice cream man did not care. He took their toys and gave them a small cone of ice cream. He laughed and said, "That's what you get for being greedy and foolish!" + +Ben and Lily felt very sad. They realized they had made a big mistake. They had left the parade. They had disobeyed their moms. They had lost their toys. They had no fun. + +They wished they had stayed and seen the parade. They wished they had listened to Lily. They wished they had been loyal to each other. + +They learned a hard lesson. They learned that acting is not always good. They learned that parades are better than ice cream. They learned that loyal friends are more important than anything. +Mia and Sam were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games. But sometimes they got restless and wanted to see what was outside. They knew they had to ask Mom or Dad before they left their room, but sometimes they forgot. + +One day, they heard a sound from the window. It was a bird singing on a branch. Mia and Sam wanted to see the bird better. They climbed on their bed and looked out. The bird was blue and yellow and had a shiny beak. It looked at them and sang again. + +"Hello, bird!" Mia said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The bird tilted its head and flew away. Mia and Sam were sad. They wanted to follow the bird and see where it went. They put on their shoes and opened the door. They left their room without telling anyone. + +They ran down the stairs and out the door. They looked for the bird in the yard, but they could not find it. They saw a big street with many cars and people. They heard loud noises and smelled strange things. They felt scared and lost. + +"Where is the bird?" Sam asked. "Where is Mom and Dad?" + +"I don't know," Mia said. "I want to go back to our room." + +They held hands and tried to find their way home. But they did not know which house was theirs. They started to cry. + +"Mia! Sam!" They heard a voice. It was Mom. She had seen them leave their room and followed them. She ran to them and hugged them. "What are you doing here? You know you can't leave your room without me or Dad. You could get hurt or lost." + +"We're sorry, Mom," Mia and Sam said. "We wanted to see the bird. It was so pretty and it sang to us." + +Mom smiled and wiped their tears. "I know, sweeties. The bird was nice, but you have to be careful. There are many things outside that are not nice. You have to stay with me or Dad when you go outside. OK?" + +"OK, Mom," Mia and Sam said. They felt sorry and happy at the same time. They loved Mom and they loved their room. They did not want to leave again. They went back home with Mom and played with their toys and books and games. They forgot about the bird and the street. They were not restless anymore. They were safe and happy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a big gray truck. It makes loud noises and moves fast. + +"Wow, look at his truck!" Ben says. "Can we play with it?" + +Lila nods. They run to the new boy and say hello. His name is Sam. He smiles and lets them touch his truck. + +"Do you want to join me?" Sam asks. "We can make a race." + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. He takes the truck and makes it zoom on the grass. + +Lila feels jealous. She wants to play with the truck too. She tries to take it from Ben, but he holds it tight. + +"Hey, stop it!" Ben says. "It's my turn!" + +"No, it's mine!" Lila says. She pulls harder. + +They start to fight. Sam watches them and frowns. He does not like fighting. He takes his truck back and says, "If you can't share, you can't play with me. I'm going to find other friends." + +He walks away with his truck. Lila and Ben feel sad. They look at each other and say sorry. + +"We were mean," Lila says. "We should have shared." + +"Yes, we should have," Ben says. "Can we still be friends?" + +Lila nods. They hug and smile. They decide to play with their own blocks and cars. They hope Sam will come back and join them again. +Lila and Ben are young friends who like to play hide and seek. One day, they go to the park with their moms and find a big tree with many leaves. Lila says, "Let's play hide and seek here! I will put this scarf over my eyes and count to ten. You go and hide, Ben!" + +Ben nods and runs away to find a good spot. He sees a big bush with purple flowers and thinks it is a good place to hide. He crawls under the bush and waits for Lila to finish counting. He hears her say, "Ten! Ready or not, here I come!" + +Lila takes off the scarf and starts to search for Ben. She looks behind the tree, under the bench, and in the sandbox, but she cannot find him. She wonders where he is and calls out, "Ben, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Ben hears her voice and smiles. He thinks he is very good at hiding and decides to make a funny noise to surprise her. He makes a loud "boo" sound from under the bush. Lila hears the sound and turns around. She sees the bush moving and laughs. She runs to the bush and pulls Ben out. She says, "I found you, Ben! You are very good at hiding, but you made a silly sound!" + +Ben and Lila hug and giggle. They are happy to play together. Their moms watch them and smile. They are proud of their young children who have so much fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big tent. It was red and blue and had a sign that said "Lemonade". + +"Let's go see what is inside the tent," Lily said. + +"OK," Ben said. They ran to the tent and entered. Inside, they saw a table with cups and a big jar of yellow liquid. + +"Hello, kids," a lady said. She was wearing a hat and an apron. "Do you want some lemonade? It is very good and cold." + +"Yes, please," Lily and Ben said. They each took a cup and poured some lemonade. They drank it and made a face. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "This is sour!" + +"Me too," Ben said. "This is not good." + +The lady smiled. "That's because it is lemonade. It is made from lemons. Lemons are sour. But they are also healthy and refreshing. Do you want some sugar to make it sweet?" + +Lily and Ben shook their heads. They did not like the sour lemonade. They put down their cups and left the tent. + +"Let's go play some more," Lily said. + +"OK," Ben said. They ran to the slide and forgot about the sour lemonade. They had fun in the park. +Sara loves to dance. She dances in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She dances with her doll, with her teddy, and with her mom. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. + +One day, Sara hears a loud noise. It is the alarm. The alarm means there is a fire. Sara is scared. She runs to her mom. Her mom hugs her and says, "Don't worry, Sara. We have to go outside. It is safe outside." + +Sara and her mom go outside. They see many people and many cars. They see red lights and blue lights. They see water and smoke. Sara is confused. She asks her mom, "What is happening, mom?" + +Her mom says, "There is a fire in the building. The firemen are here to put out the fire. They are very brave and very good. They will make the fire go away. We have to wait until they say it is okay to go back inside." + +Sara nods. She looks around. She sees a boy. He is holding a ball. He smiles at her. He says, "Hi, I'm Tom. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara smiles back. She says, "Hi, I'm Sara. Yes, I want to play with you." + +Tom and Sara play with the ball. They throw it, catch it, and kick it. They laugh and have fun. They forget about the fire and the alarm. They are glad. They are friends. + +Sara and Tom dance with the ball. They dance in the sun, in the grass, and in the air. They dance with joy, with hope, and with love. They dance because they are alive. +Lily loved spaghetti. She liked to twirl it on her fork and slurp it into her mouth. She liked the warm sauce and the cheese on top. She liked to eat spaghetti with her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily wanted to help mom make spaghetti. She put on her apron and climbed on a chair. Mom gave her a big pot and some water. Lily poured the water into the pot and turned on the stove. Mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The stove is hot. Don't touch it." + +Lily nodded. She watched the water bubble and steam. She said, "Can I put the spaghetti in, mom?" Mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful, Lily. The water is hot. Don't splash it." + +Lily nodded. She took a handful of spaghetti and broke it in half. She threw it into the pot and watched it sink. She said, "Look, mom. The spaghetti is soaking in the water. It's getting soft and long." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's right, Lily. The spaghetti is soaking in the water. It's almost ready. Do you want to stir it, Lily?" Lily said, "Yes, please." Mom gave her a wooden spoon and said, "Be careful, Lily. The pot is hot. Don't touch it." + +Lily nodded. She stirred the spaghetti gently and said, "It smells good, mom. Can we eat it now?" Mom said, "Not yet, Lily. We need to drain the water and add the sauce and the cheese. Then we can eat it with dad." + +Lily said, "Okay, mom. I can't wait to eat the warm spaghetti. It's my favorite." Mom said, "Mine too, Lily. Mine too." +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a wire in the yard. The wire is long and shiny. Sam and Lily think it is fun. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a loop with the wire!" Sam says. He bends the wire into a circle. + +"Wow, Sam, that is cool! Can I try?" Lily asks. She takes the wire from Sam and makes a heart. + +They take turns making shapes with the wire. They make a star, a square, a triangle, and a flower. They are very busy and happy. + +"Sam, Lily, time for lunch!" Mom calls from the house. + +"Okay, Mom, we are coming!" Sam and Lily say. They put the wire on the grass and run to the house. They are hungry and thirsty. + +They eat their sandwiches and drink their juice. They tell Mom about their wire game. + +"That sounds like fun, Sam and Lily. You are very creative," Mom says. She smiles and hugs them. + +"Can we play with the wire again after lunch, Mom?" Sam and Lily ask. + +"Sure, you can. But be careful, okay? The wire might be sharp or dirty," Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom, we will. Thank you!" Sam and Lily say. + +They finish their lunch and go back to the yard. They pick up the wire and play some more. They are very happy. +Lily liked penguins very much. She had a toy penguin that she named Poppy. She hugged Poppy every night and told him stories. She wished she could see a real penguin someday. +