diff --git "a/TinyStories_1676.txt" "b/TinyStories_1676.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1676.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she came upon something strange in her garden. It was a big box with a switch on it. Sarah felt excited and wanted to try the switch. + +So she pressed it and suddenly the box made a loud noise. She was a bit scared but bravely decided to investigate further. She opened the box and discovered that it was filled with puzzles! + +Sarah was delighted and excitedly tried to solve the puzzles. She tried her best but couldn't figure out how to solve them. Suddenly, an angry voice came from above. It was her mom! + +"Sarah! What are you doing? Put the switch back!" her mom said. + +Sarah was a bit worried but quickly decided to do as her mom said. She put the switch back and the noise stopped. She was relieved and went back to playing. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Bob. Bob liked to look up at the night sky to see the moon. +One night, Bob went outside and saw the moon. It was a big, black moon. Bob wanted to wear it. +He reached up and tried to put it in his pocket. But it was too big! +Bob was unhappy so he turned to his mum and said, "Mummy, I want to wear the moon!" +Mummy smiled and said, "It's much too big to wear, but you can always look at it and wish. That way, you can have the moon in your heart". +Bob smiled and said, "Ok, I'll take the moon in my heart instead". +So every night, Bob would look up at the big, black moon and make a wish. He never tried to wear it again, but he always had the moon in his heart. +Mona was a brave girl who liked to explore. One day, she decided to explore her house. When she went into her parents' bedroom, she saw something different. On the wall was a shiny, round knob. She asked her mum, "What is that knob?" + +Mum smiled and said, "That knob is here to support us." + +Mona wondered, "Support us with what?" + +Mum said, "It'll support us whenever we feel tired." + +Mona felt excited and asked, "Can I touch it?" + +Mum replied, "Yes, you can touch it. Go on, give it a try!" + +Mona happily touched the knob and she felt much better. She was glad she had explored her house and discovered this special knob. From that day on, she loved to explore and find different things. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and daddy who loved each other very much. They each had jobs where they traded things. One day, the mommy said, "Let's be flexible and switch jobs for a while." + +So that's what they did. The mommy switched to the daddy's job and the daddy switched to the mommy's job. The mommy traded with people near and far and the daddy took care of the house. + +At the end of the day, when the mommy and daddy were done with work, they would hug each other very tight and say, "We love each other!" + +The mommy and daddy kept trading jobs, but no matter what they did, they were always together and they always showed each other how much they loved each other. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a small creature named Jack. Jack wanted to be very big and powerful like a dragon. So he set out on a journey to find a magical space. + +On the way, he got lost and ended up in a dense forest. He had been walking in circles for hours, but refused to give up. He was very stubborn. + +Suddenly, he noticed a glowing light in the distance. Jack was excited and his head was spinning with excitement. He started running, hoping it was the magical space he was looking for. + +When he arrived at the source of the light, he saw a group of fairies. The eldest fairy asked Jack what he was looking for. + +Jack replied, "I'm looking for a magical space where I can become very big and powerful. Can you help me?" + +The fairies smiled and said, "We can certainly help you. All you need is a magical number. Once you have that number, you will find the magical space you are looking for!" + +The fairies gave Jack a number and he set forth on his journey once again. + +Jack was excited and he kept repeating the magical number over and over in his head.He finally reached the magical space he was looking for and became the most powerful little creature in the land. +Once upon a time there was a boy named John. He was three years old and very sad. His grandma asked him why, so he told her his friends had ignored him all day. Grandma hugged him and said, "I will make you feel better soon." She pulled out a delicious, homemade cookie and offered it to John. He smiled and said thank you. + +John bit into the cookie and the warm, sugary filling comforted him. Grandma was so generous, giving him something to make him feel better. Then he noticed his grandma had some crumbs on her lip. He took his finger and wiped them away, feeling kind and loving. + +Grandma kissed his forehead and said, "I'm so proud of you for being so generous. Now, do you feel a bit better?" John nodded with a smile, and thanked his grandma for making him feel better. +Once there was a mummy and a daddy who decided to organise a surprise party. They thought it would be silly to advertise it because they knew their friends would come no matter what. + +But they decided to organise a billboard anyway. On the billboard they wrote: "Let's have a party tomorrow!" + +When the mummy and the daddy got to the party the next day, they were very surprised when nobody turned up. Then suddenly, from out of the trees, came their friends, and the mummy and the daddy realised that the word had gotten out about the party. The mummy and the daddy smiled and thought how silly their billboard had been. + +The mummy said to the daddy, "See, I told you that a billboard was too silly!" + +The daddy smiled and agreed. Then they all had a wonderful party! +One day, a little girl called Amy was walking through the park with her daddy. She was three years old and very happy. + +Suddenly, she saw a playground in the distance. She started jumping up and down with excitement and shouted: "Daddy, I want to play!" + +Amy's dad smiled and said: "That's a great idea! Let's go." + +They went to the playground and Amy explored it. She played on the slides and swings and had lots of fun. + +After a while, she wanted to climb the biggest ladder in the playground. She looked up at it and shouted: "Daddy, help me go up!" + +Her dad laughed and said: "Ok, I'll help you. Are you sure you'll be fine?" + +Amy smiled and said: "Yes, I'm sure I'll be fine. Let's go!" + +So they went up the ladder together and stayed there for the rest of the year. Amy was so happy she kept asking her dad if they could come back the same time next year. + +And so every year, for the rest of her childhood, Amy and her dad returned to the same playground to climb the ladder and make more happy memories. +Billy and Susie were friends. They liked to play together and explore the world. One day, they decided to go to the zoo. At the zoo, Susie saw a big, funny-looking animal. + +"What kind of animal is it?" asked Billy. + +"It's a rhinoceros," said Susie. + +Billy thought it looked dependable, like it would take care of the other animals. So they decided to watch the rhinoceros for awhile. After a few minutes, the rhinoceros started to move around. Billy and Susie followed it as it went around the zoo. + +"It's so big and strong, just like a dependable friend," said Billy. + +Susie agreed. She thought the rhinoceros was a good friend that could always be trusted. They watched it until the zoo closed, and then went home, happy to have such a dependable friend at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there lived a large rod. All day long, the rod studied different shapes and sizes. One day, it decided to try something new. It wanted to see if it could become even larger. + +So early in the morning the rod set out to explore. But before it knew it, it was stuck! It had gotten too big and could not move. + +"Help me please!" the rod yelled in dismay. +Suddenly, a voice shouted back, "Don't worry. I'm here to help!" It was a mouse. She had come to help the rod. + +Using her small paws, the mouse gently pushed and pulled the rod until it was free. + +The rod thanked the mouse for the help and vowed to never get in such a large predicament ever again. The mouse smiled and said, "That's what friends are for!" Moral of the story? Always be careful what you study! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ginger and Bob. They were loyal pals who stuck together no matter what. One day they decided to go the museum. + +“Let’s go the museum!†suggested Ginger. “It will be so fun!†+ +Bob agreed and off they went. At the museum, Ginger and Bob saw amazing pictures, statues and fossils. They looked around and had a great time. + +At the end, Ginger said to Bob, “I will always recommend this museum. It was so cool!†+ +Bob smiled and said, “Let’s go back soon.†+ +Little did Ginger and Bob know, but their visit to the museum set up something very special for them. On their way home, they saw a sign for a fun festival. It was held at the same museum they had gone to earlier in the day. + +Ginger and Bob had a great time at the festival. They ate delicious snacks and played fun games. Bob smiled, “Thanks for recommending the museum, Ginger. This day was really special!†+ +Ginger and Bob had an unforgettable day. Thanks to Ginger’s recommendation they now knew how much fun the museum really was. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was a very wise girl who always used her head to think things through. One day, Daisy was playing in the garden when she saw a big cobweb stuck in the tree branches. She had never seen such a big cobweb before. She was so curious that she wanted to find out what was inside it. + +Daisy went up to the cobweb and asked, "What do you have inside, cobweb?" + +The cobweb replied, "Go ahead and dive in, and you will find out!" + +Daisy thought it was a great idea, so without any hesitation she dived in! + +Inside the cobweb she found lots of colorful butterflies and shiny little stones. She was so happy with her discovery that she ran back home to tell her mom all about it. + +Daisy's mom was very proud of her wise girl, and from then on Daisy knew that when it comes to unexpected discoveries, sometimes it's best to dive in and find out! +John was walking along the beach one day, sadly looking for shrimp. He had lost his shrimp earlier that day and he was feeling very bad. + +Then he saw a small fish swimming by. He thought it was very intelligent, so he asked it, "Do you know where my shrimp went?" + +The fish said, "I'm sorry, I cannot help you. I cannot help anyone unless I help myself first." + +John thought about the fish's words for a moment and then he was glad. He realised that if he wanted to find his lost shrimp, he would need to work hard and use his intelligence to do it. + +The moral of the story is to not expect someone else to do the work for you. If you want to achieve something, you need to use your own intelligence, hard work and determination to get the job done. +Once upon a time there was a gorilla who loved to carry things. He carried heavy rocks, he carried light feathers and he even carried his fuzzy friends. + +One day he wanted to carry something special. So he went looking and he found a big, metal box. He wanted to carry this box so he grabbed onto the sides as tight as he could and started to walk. As he carried the box he got dizzy. He wobbled and he rolled and he spun around like a top. + +But he kept carrying the box, no matter how dizzy he felt. He knew he was a strong gorilla, so he thought nothing could stop him. Finally, he made it to his destination and he let go of the box. He was so proud of himself! He had carried the box successfully and now he could go and play with his friends again. +One day, Billy and his mom were walking down the street. As they passed a park, Billy asked his mom, "Can I go play?" His mom said, "Yes, but it's almost noon. When the sun is high in the sky, it's time for lunch. Don't forget!" + +Billy smiled and said, "Ok!" He ran off to play. As he ran, he saw an old lady sitting on a bench in the park. She was eating a sandwich and looked a bit lonely. Billy asked the lady if he could help her, and she said, "Would you like to feed me?" + +Billy smiled and said yes. He carefully placed the old lady's sandwich on her plate, making sure she had enough. She thanked him for his generous help. + +When the sun hit noon, it was time for lunch. Billy and the old lady sat together and ate the sandwiches Billy had prepared for them. They talked and laughed, and before long it was time for Billy to go home. + +The old lady thanked Billy for his generous help and waved goodbye. As he walked away, Billy had a smile on his face knowing that he had helped a special someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She really wanted a costume for an upcoming party. Her mommy agreed and they went out to the store to find one! They found a furry costume that Sarah immediately liked. + +"Wow!" said Sarah, "this costume is so furry and pretty!" + +"Yes," said Mommy, "it is, but this one is quite expensive. We should try to find a cheaper option!" + +Sarah felt disappointed but decided to look around. She wanted to improve the costume, so she had to find the right ingredients. + +After searching the store, Sarah realized that the items she needed weren't very expensive. She ran to the counter, smiling from ear to ear. Mommy was very proud of her. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to think about ways to improve things. When faced with a problem, think about how you could save costs but still get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog who lived with a family on a farm. The family gave the dog lots of love and pet food. Every day, the dog would play and explore the farm, but one place it was not allowed to go was the garden. + +One day the family went out and left the dog at home. The dog looked longingly at the garden and thought to itself, "Maybe if I go and take a look, the family won't know." With a bit of mischief in its eyes, it snuck past the fence to the garden. + +To the dog's delight there were lots of soft pastel flowers, and it started to run and play amongst them. Then from behind it heard a voice. It turned around to see the family standing there! + +The family's stern faces belied a big heart, and after a quick scolding, their faces softened and allowed the dog back into their good graces. Then the family petted the loyal dog and let it stay in the garden. From then on, the garden was the place it was most welcome. +One day there was a little bird with bright wings. It wanted to soar high in the sky. It spread its wings and flapped them up and down. Then it took off, gliding through the air. + +The bird had an image in its mind of what it wanted to be. It wanted to be the highest and fastest bird in the sky. But it was new to flying, and felt very uncomfortable. + +The bird said to itself, "Am I ever going to make it?" + +Suddenly a voice spoke up from behind the bird. It was an old wise owl. "Be patient," said the owl, "Believe in yourself, and you will soar to the heights." + +The bird listened carefully and thought about the owl's advice. Then it spread its wings and took off, flying higher and higher until it was the highest in the sky. + +The bird felt relieved and joyous. It was proud of how far it had come, and that it had believed in itself. It was soaring with confidence! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jemma. She was three years old and liked to play games. + +One day Jemma went out to play in her garden. She had a hoop and she wanted to walk around it. As she was walking she saw a rude looking man. + +“What are you doing?†the man said. + +Jemma was scared and she didn't know what to say. + +“I’m walking around the hoop,†she finally replied. + +The man smiled. + +“That looks like fun, can I try it too?†he asked. + +Jemma smiled and said, “Yes.†Then they both started walking around the hoop together. + +Jemma taught the man how to walk and they had fun walking together. + +The man said goodbye to Jemma, thanked her and walked away with a big smile. + +The End. +Mum and Dad were busy unpacking in the room. +The little boy, who was three years old, looked at them curiously. +"What are you doing?" he asked. +Mum smiled and said, "We are unpacking all our things and making this room our home." +The little boy was still curious and asked, "What is unpacking?" +Mum explained, "It means to take all the things out of boxes and arrange them in the room." +The little boy was so excited. He exclaimed, "I want to help!" +Dad laughed and said, "You can help, but you must be careful." +Mom nodded in agreement, "Yes, be very careful. Remember to not be ignorant." +The little boy nodded, then carefully began to help his parents unpack. +Once upon a time there was a girl and her dad. They went to a temple together. The girl was very excited to explore the temple. + +The inside of the temple was rough and the girl felt scared. But her dad kept encouraging her to keep going. Finally, they reached the end of the temple, an old room. + +But when they tried to leave the room, the door was locked. There was no way out! The dad tried to push the door open but it was too strong and he couldn't leave. The girl started to cry when she realised they were stuck in the temple forever. + +The girl and her dad never left the old temple. They lived there forever, never able to escape from the rough walls of the temple. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was exploring her garden when she noticed something in the grass. She went over and saw a cap. She bent down and touched it softly. It was a bright-colored one she had never seen before. + +Suddenly, Jane heard someone calling out for help. She looked up and saw a butterfly that was stuck in a bush. It was trying to fly away but couldn't. So Jane put her cap onto the butterfly's head, on top of its wings. + +The butterfly was so grateful and thanked Jane warmly. Then it flew away with the cap still on its head. Jane felt very happy and proud. + +Jane learned a valuable lesson that day; being helpful can make a big difference, even to the tiniest of creatures. She realized that even something as small as a cap can be very powerful when used with care and kindness. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little bear who wanted to explore the world. He looked around and saw a jungle outside. He thought it would be so much fun to have a look. So he put on his walking shoes and started to wander into the jungle. + +As he wandered, he saw all sorts of amazing things - big tall trees, big bright flowers, little furry creatures that ran all around. He thought it was all so awesome! The bear had a really great time, and kept exploring until the sun started to go down. + +Finally, he made his way back home. He was so happy to have seen the jungle and all it had to offer. He thought it was the best day ever! +Once there was a leopard who liked to lend things to his friends. He liked to lend out his food and toys, often sharing with whoever asked. One day, a mean lion asked to borrow the leopard's food. The leopard was happy to lend it but the lion did not return it. The leopard was very angry. + +He marched up to the lion and asked for his food back. The lion roared in the leopards face, refusing to give him the food. The leopard wanted the food back so he yowled and growled, but the lion continued to refuse. + +In the end, the leopard was so angry that he chased the lion off with his powerful paws. But sadly, the leopard did not get his food back. He was still very angry as he watched the lion run away with all his food. +Once upon a time there was a nosy little bunny. One day the bunny was hopping through the garden when it saw something shiny in the grass. It was a small mint. +The bunny was so excited. It picked up the mint and said, “I’m gonna eat it! Yum!†But then it stopped and said, “I’ll save it for later.†So the bunny put the mint in its pocket. +The bunny hopped along and forgot about the mint. +Later, the bunny was feeling thirsty. It looked for a drink and remembered the mint in its pocket. The bunny gasped, “I know! I’ll suck on the mint until I can find some water.†So it did just that. +The bunny sucked and sucked on the mint until it felt refreshed. The bunny had remembered the mint after all! +Pete was very excited. He had just gotten a big box with a present inside. He opened it and saw a mirror. It was so shiny and beautiful. Pete smiled and decided to write on it with a pen. He wrote his name on it. + +Suddenly, something strange happened. It got really hot. He reached out to touch the mirror and he screamed. The mirror was burning him. + +Pete's mom rushed in and asked him what happened. He told her the whole story. She shook her head and said, "Pete, you shouldn't have written on the mirror. Now you broke it." Pete's face dropped. He was so sad. He promised to never write on anything ever again. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old, but she was very curious! + +One day, she was playing with her toys when her mom came in the room with a very unusual chess board. + +"What is that, Mommy?" asked Lucy. + +"This is a chess board," said Mommy. "Do you want to learn how to play it?" + +Lucy nodded her head yes. So Mommy began to show Lucy how to play. + +Lucy loved playing chess. She practiced every day until she was a pro. But she also liked baking. + +One day, Lucy got the idea to bake a cake in the shape of a chess board. Lucy's mom was surprised, but she helped Lucy bake the cake. + +When they were done, they had a very unusual chess cake - and it tasted delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a three-year-old named Jack. He was very enthusiastic to go out and explore the world. One day, he was walking near a creek and saw a big rock. He decided to give it a spin. + +Suddenly, there was a loud splash. Jack had knocked an old log into the creek. He felt very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Jack heard a voice. It was Mrs Johnson, the nice old lady who lived nearby. "Why don't you come out from behind the rock, Jack?" she said. + +Jack slowly walked out from behind the rock. Mrs Johnson smiled. "I know you didn't mean to do it, but you knocked that log into the creek, didn't you? Come along and let's try to get it out." + +Jack was so relieved that he ran up to Mrs Johnson and hugged her. Then, he followed her to the creek. Together, they tried to pull the old log out with a rope. After a few tries, they managed to pull it out with lots of cheering and clapping. + +Jack and Mrs Johnson had saved the day. Jack felt a huge sense of accomplishment. He had been so enthusiastic and he learned an important lesson that day- be careful when spinning rocks! +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to measure the sky. He grabbed a huge kite that was so enormous it filled the sky. So off he went, to measure the sky with his big kite. + +He found a nice tree to tie the kite too and started to measure the sky. He walked around with his rope in his hands, winding the rope around the tree as he walked further and further with it. + +Suddenly, his little son saw him and screamed, “Daddy, why are you measuring the sky?†+ +The man replied, “I’m trying to make sure the sky is really as big as it looks!†+ +The little boy then said, “Why don’t you just take my kite and fly it up high, so it can measure the sky for you?†+ +The man smiled and replied, “That’s a great idea! Let’s do it!†+ +So, the man and the boy took the kite and flew it high up into the sky. After some time the kite was so high up that it seemed to blur into the sky, but the rope was still connected to the tree and the man could measure it. + +“Wow†exclaimed the little boy. “The sky is so big!†+ +And that’s how they +Once upon a time there was a girl named Katy. She was three years old and loved to play in her parents' garden. One day, Katy saw something very unusual in the garden: a big maze made out of fake flowers! + +Katy walked up to the maze, curious to find out what was inside. She stepped in and it felt like endless twists and turns. She shouted to her mom, "Mommy, can I repeat the maze?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, honey, you can repeat the maze as many times as you like!" + +So that's what Katy did. She walked around the fake flowers and around the maze. Sometimes she got lost, but then she would find her way again. The maze became more and more familiar as time went by. Whenever she found an exit, she shouted, "I did it again!" and ran to her mom to share her happy news. + +Every night, Katy would come out to the garden and repeat the maze. She was having so much fun! She was amazed at all the things she could do in the fake flower maze. And that's how Katy learned to repeat and find her way through the maze. +Lilly and her mum were in the kitchen. Lilly was looking around and noticed something strange in the cupboard. It was a small, grey creature. Lilly asked her mum, "What's that?" Her mum replied, "It's a harmless little mouse." Lilly was surprised and said, "A mouse?" While the mouse shivered, Lilly asked, "Why is it shaking?" Her mum smiled and said, "It's scared, like you!" Lilly held out her hand, but the mouse stayed still. Lilly and the mouse looked at each other for a long time. After a few minutes, the mouse slowly ran out of the cupboard and Lilly smiled. +Harry was very happy. He was going on an aeroplane to the beach! + +He was so excited, he kept running around and saying he can’t wait. His mom reminded him that he had to pack his suitcase first, so they could arrive on time. + +At the airport, the mom and son took their seats on the plane. Harry looked out the window and was so happy to see the birds flying. He asked his mother why he couldn’t fly like them. + +His mother smiled and said, “Harry, soon you too will be flying in an aeroplane.†+ +He was amazed and couldn’t wait to experience it. After a few more minutes, the plane took off and flew into the sky. Harry was so happy to be flying with the birds he had seen from the window. Then he remembered what his mom had said about the plane and shouted for joy. + +He was so glad he had listened to his mom and packed his suitcase before leaving. It was a happy day for Harry and his mom, who couldn’t help but smile. +One day, Mama was outside in the garden with her three year old son. She was explaining to him that it was important to get exercise every day. + +The boy was curious, so Mama said, “It’s like playing outside, running, and jumping.†+ +He began running around, jumping off of a little mound, and laughing. + +Suddenly, the boy grew tired and lay down on the grass. + +Mama said, "Maybe you should rest for a few minutes and then you can do some more exercise." + +But then, a bossy voice said, "No! No rest! Exercise!" + +Mama and her son turned around to see who it was: her neighbor's daughter. She explained to them that she was a gymnast, and that she was a bossy coach. + +Mama and her son both smiled. They knew that, with the coach's help, the little boy was going to become a great athlete. +Once upon a time there was a tidy house. One day, a drain magically appeared in the middle of the house. The house was not so tidy anymore! + +The people in the house looked at the drain, wondering what to do. Suddenly, the drain began to gurgle and some water started coming out! + +The people in the house were very scared. They did not feel like the drain belonged there. They did not understand how a drain could get into their house. + +The people tried to tidy up the mess but the drain was still there. Suddenly, one of the people had an idea. Maybe if everyone worked together, they could move the drain to the front of the house. + +So everyone worked together to move the drain to the front of the house. By the time they were done, the house was tidy again and the drain belonged in front of the house with the other drains on the street. Everyone was happy! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy wardrobe. It didn't like to be moved around, and it was very grouchy. + +One day, the wardrobe heard a knock at the door. It was very excited - the wardrobe hadn’t received a visitor for a long time. + +When the wardrobe opened the door, it was surprised to find a very small person - it was a 3 year old child! The child said “Hello!†and gave the wardrobe a big hug. The wardrobe immediately felt a lot happier. + +The wardrobe smiled and hugged the little one back, and then it asked what it could do for the child. The little one said that it had come to give the wardrobe a gift - a brand new set of clothes! + +The wardrobe was so happy and thanked the child profusely. It hugged the child again and watched it go, the child’s smile the brightest thing it had seen in a while. + +The grumpy wardrobe had been given a great gift, and it was ready to enjoy its new set of clothes. It was no longer grumpy, happy to have received a visit from the special little one. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse called Walter. Walter lived in a big yellow house with his family. One day he went for a walk around the neighbourhood, but ended up finding a pile of junk next to his house. + +Walter was curious and asked his dad why the junk was there. His dad explained that the junk was too broken to use and needed to be repaired. + +Walter was surprised to hear this, "Can I repair it?" he asked. + +His dad smiled, "Yes, of course you can. Giving up isn't always the best choice - sometimes it's important to try and fix things before giving up." + +So Walter and his dad agreed to work together to repair the junk. Soon enough, Walter had transformed the broken junk into something useful again. + +This story teaches us not to give up on something even if it looks too broken to fix. Repairing broken things can make them even better than before. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abbie. She lived with her father and was very important to him. + +One day she went out to play in the garden but then she got frightened by a big guard who was standing there. She started to weep because she was so scared. + +Her father heard Abbie's weeps and quickly ran outside. He could see that Abbie was crying and, kindly, he said: "It's alright Abbie, the guard is here to help, not to hurt you." + +The guard then explained that he was in charge of keeping everyone safe. Abbie smiled and felt brave. She hugged her father and thanked the guard for being so important to her and her family. +Once upon a time, there lived two brothers, Matthew and Michael. They loved spending their days playing with their toys, but when it rained outside, they were stuck indoors. One day, when it was raining especially hard outside, Michael grabbed a small bone off the floor. + +Matthew, who had always been a bit fearful of the dark and the unknown, stepped back when he saw the bone. He warned Michael, “Do not touch it, it’s spooky!†+ +But Michael was brave, and he lifted the bone up and said, “It’s just a bone, nothing bad will happen.†+ +Matthew had seen a lot of scary movies, and he was still wary of the bone. He asked Michael, “Are you sure?†+ +Michael nodded and said, “We have to accept things as they come, no matter how scary they are. We can’t fear them forever.†+ +Matthew thought about this and decided that Michael was right. He took a deep breath and stepped forward, ready to accept the bone. + +At the end of the day, Matthew and Michael learnt that it was ok to be a bit afraid of new things, but not too fearful, as there are always lessons to be learnt if we just accept them. +Once upon a time there was a lovely armchair in a room. It was soft and comfy and very inviting. Every day a little boy would come and sit in it. + +He would play with his toy cars and pretend he was driving fast. He would make a strong engine sound and pretend he was on an adventure. Then he would yell out loud "Vroom, vroom!" + +He was so happy in his lovely armchair and each day he would spend lots of time there. He loved to look at the colours of the chair and he thought it was the best chair ever. + +One day he was so excited he yelled louder that usual and his mum came running in "Why are you so happy?" she asked him. With a big smile he said "Because I love this chair!" His mum smiled too and said "I'm so glad you love it, you can use it any time you want". + +The little boy was very happy and jumped up to give his mum a big hug. He knew that the lovely armchair was one of his favourite places to be and he was glad he could share it with his mum. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He was only three years old and very curious. One day he decided to go explore the garage. When he opened the garage door, he saw a big truck! He waved his arms excitedly and shouted "truck!" + +Suddenly, a man appeared from behind the truck. He had a big box of lemons in his hands and he said "these lemons are nice and sour, do you want some?" Sam was a bit frightened at first, but the man smiled kindly. So Sam nodded and the man gave him a lemon. + +Sam was delighted! He waved goodbye to the man as he went outside and ran back to his house with the lemon. He couldn't wait to show it to his family and show off the lemon in all its sour glory. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and loved playing with her crayons. She loved to draw big houses, trees and flowers. One day, Sarah was so absorbed in drawing that she didn't even notice the clock ticking. Suddenly, Sarah was filled with fear when she heard her mother calling loudly for her. Frightened, she immediately stopped drawing and ran outside to surrender to her mother. + +"Sarah, where have you been? You were supposed to be in bed an hour ago!" her mother asked, her voice filled with anger. + +Sarah was so ashamed that she couldn't utter a word. Her mother put her back to bed and tucked her in as Sarah clung to her crayon, determined not to surrender it. + +"Don't be ashamed, Sarah," her mother said softly. "Just remember to stay in bed next time." + +Sarah nodded, feeling a little better. With a smile, she hugged her crayon and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a strong princess who lived in a beautiful chamber. One day, she decided to quit her adventures and take a break. She was so tired! + +The strong princess asked her knights in shining armour to help her find a comfy spot to rest. Her loyal knights didn't stop until they found the perfect chamber. The princess thanked them by giving them sparkling coins. + +The princess said, "It's very comfy here, don't you think?". Her knights happily agreed and said, "Yes, it's lovely!". + +The princess then said, "Let's never quit our adventures. They keep us strong!" Her knights agreed and the three of them went back to the chamber to enjoy the princess' rest. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sarah and Jack. They were best friends and loved playing together. One day, Sarah had a very fancy idea. She said to Jack "Let's shrink ourselves so we are smaller than ants!" Jack was shocked and said "How can we do that?". Sarah said she had a special potion that could make them shrink. They were a bit scared, but decided to give it a try. + +Jack and Sarah took the potion and soon started shrinking. It felt strange, but also quite fun to be so small. They explored their garden, looking at all the tiny things that they hadn't noticed before. They even had a picnic with some minuscule food that they found. + +Eventually they decided they had to get bigger again. Sarah found another potion, and they drank it. It worked! They slowly started getting back to normal size. Jack and Sarah gave each other a high five - they had just had the most fancy adventure ever! +It was time for bed and Lulu was getting ready. She jumped on her mattress with a big smile on her face. +"I'm so proud of my mattress," said Lulu to her mom. Her mom smiled and explained that she was a very lucky girl. + +That night, Lulu had a dream. In her dream, she looked up and saw a magic bed flying in the sky, surrounded by stars and the moon. In her dream, the mattress flew around the moon and back again. Lulu was so happy! + +The next day, when Lulu woke up, she looked proud. She wa excited about one thing in particular - her mattress! She decided to never take it for granted. She made sure to make her bed every morning. + +From that day on, Lulu admired the beauty of her mattress and she was proud of it all the time. +One day, a unique boot was sleeping at the edge of the forest. A little girl wanted to take it, so she woke it up. When the boot woke up, it looked around and saw the girl. + +"What are you doing here?" asked the boot. + +The girl answered, "I want to take you with me. Please come with me." + +The boot thought for a moment before it replied, "No, I don't want to go with you." + +The girl pleaded and begged the boot, but the boot didn't budge. So the girl got angry, grabbed the boot and threw it into the deep, dark part of the forest. + +The girl never saw the boot again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. Emily was a curious 3 year old who loved exploring and discovering new things. She was gentle and kind. One day she was playing outside, when she noticed a large board. She stared at it intently, her eyes wide with curiosity. + +"What is that board for?" she asked her mother. + +"Well," said her mother, "that board is for balancing. You can stand on it and try to balance yourself". + +Emily smiled. She approached the board and gently stepped onto it. She wobbled and wavered, but eventually she managed to stand still and balance! Emily was so proud of herself and she smiled with delight. Suddenly, she lost her balance and toppled off the board. + +"That's ok sweetheart," her mother said warmly. "Try again and take it gentle, take it slow." + +Emily took her mother's advice. This time she was more successful and she was able to stand on the board and balance without falling. Emily was so happy and she celebrated her success by jumping off the board and twirling around like a ballerina. + +"I did it!" she squealed, clapping her hands. + +Emily's mother smiled. She was so proud of her daughter's achievements. Emily was now a balancing master! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family who had a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Sarah. + +Every day, Sarah and her mommy would go for a walk around their street. On this particular day, Sarah and her mommy stopped by the market. Her mommy bought some food for them and Sarah saw something shiny and sparkly. + +"Mommy?", asked Sarah. "What's that?" + +Her mommy told her it was a new dress for her. Sarah's eyes lit up and she gave her mommy a big kiss. + +The next day, Sarah and her mommy went for another walk around their street. They went to the market and this time, Sarah saw a little puppy. + +"Mommy, can I have a puppy?", she asked. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure! But only if you promise to love it and take care of it." + +Sarah gave her mommy another kiss and they bought the puppy. From then on, Sarah and her puppy were best friends, walking around the street and showing off their new dress. +One day, Billy was very excited. He had brought his toy car to the park. He took it out of his pocket and examined it carefully. He noticed his car was a little spoiled. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Can I play with you?" It was a little girl, and she was very curious. Billy thought for a moment, then he asked her to join him. + +The two of them played with the car for a long time. They examined the toy until it was time for the little girl to go home. She said goodbye and then she left. + +Billy was happy to have met her. He put his car back in his pocket and went home, filled with joyful memories. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very special because she had magic. People would stare at her and she would laugh and wave her arms. She was so happy. + +One day, the little girl went to give her magic to a deaf tree. She wanted to help it hear again. But when she touched the tree, something went wrong. Suddenly, the little girl became deaf too! She couldn't hear anything. + +The little girl started to cry. She tried to tell her mom and dad, but they couldn't understand her. So she just hugged them and cried. + +The little girl was so sad. She would never hear again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, when she was playing in the park, she saw a large jar of lotion. It was very shiny and it smelled delicious. + +"What a beautiful lotion!" She exclaimed. + +Jane opened the jar and poured it on her hands. The lotion felt cool and smooth. She laughingly shook her hands and the lotion spread all over her arms. + +Suddenly, two squirrels appeared. They were also covered in the lotion! + +The squirrels shook their tails and danced around Jane. "This lotion is so much fun!" said one of the squirrels. + +"It's so delicious," agreed Jane. + +The three of them kept shaking and playing with the lotion until it was all gone. The squirrels thanked Jane before scurrying off into the woods. + +Jane smiled as she watched them go. She had had a wonderful time playing with the delicious lotion. +The sun was shining cheerfully in the sky, and a little girl named Abigail was running through a field filled with wheat. Abigail was having a wonderful time, and her heart was full of joy. She laughed and twirled around in circles in the middle of the field. + +Suddenly, Abigail remembered that she had to do some chores. Spraying her father's wheat field was among them. She sighed, knowing that she wouldn't be able to play anymore. + +Abigail grabbed the nozzle of the sprayer and began to spray the wheat. She hovered the nozzle of the sprayer back and forth above the wheat, letting it soak up the water. + +As she sprayed, a butterfly flew over and landed gracefully on the wheat. Abigail smiled at the beautiful creature, feeling cheerful again. She stopped to enjoy the moment, taking a few deep breaths and feeling grateful. + +Just then, her father came over. Abigail smiled and said, "Daddy, look at the butterfly!" + +Her father nodded and smiled. "Yes, Abby. You did a great job spraying the wheat. It looks wonderful." + +Abigail beamed with pride, feeling cheerful once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and had wild brown hair. One day, she decided to go on an adventure in her backyard. + +As Lucy looked around, she noticed that there was a problem. The sand in her sandbox was all over the place! She had to find a way to solve it. + +Suddenly, Lucy had an idea. She began to search her house for something she could use to fix the sandbox problem. Lucy found a sandwich in the kitchen and she was curious - was it possible to use it to solve her problem? + +Lucy quickly ran back to her backyard and placed the sandwich in the sand. Amazingly, it worked! The sandwich absorbed all of the wild sand and kept it in one spot. + +Lucy was so proud of herself that she jumped up and down with joy. She had successfully solved the sandbox problem! +There was a shy little boy called Max. He had a special cushion that he liked to sit on and talk to. Max promised his cushion that he would never be naughty again, and that he would be a good boy from now on. + +Max started to do things properly. He tidied his room, he said 'please' and 'thank you', and he helped his mum with the house work. Max even promised to be kind to his little brother. + +At the end of the day, Max was very happy and he gave his cushion a big hug. He promised his cushion that he would do his best to be a good boy every day, and he that he would never forget his promises. +"Look, Mummy!" shouted Teddy. He was pointing out the window. "It's raining!" + +"Yes, it is," said Mummy. + +"Let's go outside and soak in the rain," said Teddy. + +Mummy smiled and opened the window so that Teddy could see the rain pouring down. Teddy stepped out of the window. He was feeling the rain soak his skin. + +Mummy took out a camera from her pocket. She said, "Smile, Teddy!" She then took a photo of Teddy in the rain. + +Teddy felt wet from head to toe. But he was having so much fun. He danced around in the rain and laughed. + +Mummy looked on and smiled at her happy son. She took another photo for them to remember the moment. + +After a while, Teddy started getting cold and wet. Mummy said, "Come inside now, Teddy." + +So Teddy stepped back inside and closed the window. He was still feeling wet and smiled as he looked at the photos Mummy had taken of him enjoying the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Andy. One day, Andy decided to build something special. He worked hard collecting sticks, rocks, and leaves. Eventually he had built a tower. + +Then Andy noticed two judges standing by the tower looking very serious. They were dressed in long dark robes. Andy got scared and asked, "What do you want?" + +The judges replied, "We have come to judge your tower." + +Andy was confused. He asked, "What do you mean?" + +The judges explained, "We judge the work of others and decide if it is worthy of praise. Your tower is beautiful and we believe it is worthy of praise." + +He smiled and thanked the judges. They told him, "Your tower was built with hard work, courage and perseverance, and for that it deserves our appreciation. Hard work always pays off!" + +Andy smiled and learned an important lesson. He realized that hard work is always worth it and can be rewarded. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little kitten called Luna. She loved to play and explore. + +One day, Luna decided to go sailing in a little boat. She found some ink and used it to decorate the sail. It was so adorable! + +Luna waved goodbye to her mum and pushed off. She tumbled and rolled on the waves, feeling so happy. Suddenly, a voice called out, "Where are you going?" + +Luna looked up, and saw a funny fish with big eyes and a colourful tail. She said, "I'm going sailing! Do you want to join me?" + +The fish nodded and jumped in. As they sailed away, Luna thought, "This is the best adventure ever!". +Once upon a time all of the animals lived in peace in the mighty forest. One day the lion, being the biggest and strongest, decided that he should be in charge. He ordered the other animals to stay in the forest and listen to him. The little rabbit felt scared but agreed and did not want to displease the lion. + +The next day the lion called all the animals and held a big meeting. He said, "Welcome friends! I've come here today because I want you to know that I'm here to look after and protect you all. I will take care of you if you listen to me." + +The animals were pleased with the lion's words and all thanked him. The lion smiled, but deep down he knew this welcome was too good to be true. + +The lion's plan finally came to light. One day the lion brought in a pack of hunters and ordered the animals to hunt for food for him. He said, "You will work hard and bring me the best food you can find. This food is for me and I'll decide how it should be divided." + +The animals worked hard, but the lion soon became increasingly greedy. The rabbit felt sad for the animals and knew that it would not be long before the lion crossed the line. + +Finally, the animals had had enough. The brave little rabbit spoke up and said, "This is not fair! We won't take it anymore." +Once upon a time, there was a strong girl named Sally. She always wanted to be like the other kids and play music with a flute. One day her dad bought her a beautiful flute and Sally was so excited! + +She put the flute to her lips, trying to make music, but all she could do was squeak. She was so disappointed, that she asked her dad for help. + +Dad said "Sally, you need to examine the flute to make sure it’s in good working order". Sally looked it over carefully, checking to make sure all the pieces were in place. After examining the flute, she found the reason why it wasn’t creating beautiful music. One of the keys on the flute was bent, so she straightened it with her hands and tried again. + +Now the flute made lovely music and Sally was so proud of herself. She was learning that with determination and hard work, she could do anything! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Maria. She was three years old and loved to explore the world. + +One day Maria was playing in her house and saw something strange on the ceiling. It was a round disc that did not seem to belong. She asked her mom, "What is it?" + +Her mom smiled and replied, "It's a very useful fan, Maria. It is here to keep us cool." + +Maria was thrilled and raced around the house to show it off to her toys. She sang and danced in front of it, but suddenly, something strange happened. The fan began to vanish from the ceiling! + +Maria was shocked and asked, "Mommy, where did the fan go?" + +Her mom replied, "It's disappeared to keep us cool, Maria. Don't worry though, it will be back soon." + +And, just like that, the fan re-appeared on the ceiling and Maria could stay cool all summer. +Once upon a time there was a little fish who loved to swim, but he was very oily. Everywhere he went, he left trails of oil behind, and the other sea creatures weren't very happy about it. + +The fish wanted to be liked and have friends, so he asked his parents for help. His parents knew a very wise old fish who had a special recipe for a cheap oil that could be used to make the fish smooth and clean. + +The fish was excited! He swam as quickly as he could down to the riverbed, where the wise old fish had told him he could find the ingredients to make the oil. But when he got there, he found that the oil was gone. Someone had taken it already. + +The fish was so disappointed that he started to cry. Suddenly, he heard the familiar voice of the wise old fish. She said, "Don't worry, my child. If you look very carefully, you may find another oil that is even better than the one I gave you!" + +The fish looked around and, sure enough, he found some cheap oil buried in the sand. He quickly gathered it up and swam back home. He was so excited that he forgot all about his oily skin! + +Once he got home, he mixed the oil with water to make a special paste and spread it all over his body. To his surprise, the oil did the trick and made his skin smooth and clean. +Once upon a time there was a lady who lived in the countryside. Every day, the lady would go out to pick the high herbs in her garden. One day, while she was picking the herbs, a small rabbit hopped over to her. + +The lady stopped and asked the rabbit, "What do you want?" + +The rabbit said, "I want to help you. I want to pick the herbs for you." + +The lady smiled and said, "That is very kind. Let's do it together!" + +So the lady and the rabbit worked side by side to pick all of the high herbs in the garden. They worked fast and soon the job was complete. + +The lady said to the rabbit, "Thank you. This was a big help!" + +The rabbit thanked the lady in return and hopped away. The lady watched it go and smiled. She had a new friend and her work was complete. +One day, a small puppy saw a window. He wanted to jump out of it, so he did! The puppy was so excited to explore the world outside. + +He saw a big field of grass, and lots of trees and flowers. He wanted to jump around and explore more. He jumped from one spot to another, chasing a butterfly and then running away from a bee. + +Suddenly, his little legs got tired. He was so tired, he couldn't jump anymore. He didn't know where to go. He looked up at the window he had jumped out of, but it seemed so small and far away. + +The puppy started to cry. He had no idea how he would get back in. Then he heard a voice. + +"What are you doing here, little pup?" asked the voice. The puppy looked up, and saw a kind old woman. + +"Help me! I jumped out of the window and now I don't know how to get back in," said the puppy. + +The old woman nodded sadly. "I'm afraid you're stuck out here now," she said. "You should never jump out of a window, even if it looks small and harmless." + +The puppy sadly accepted that he would never get back into the window. He spent the rest of his days playing in the big field and exploring the outdoors, never forgetting the lesson he had learned. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Timmy. He loved to explore the world around him. + +One day, Timmy was walking along the forest path when he saw an arrow in the sky. He wanted to catch it, so he ran and jumped as high as he could, but he couldn't reach it. He was feeling very impatient. + +Just then, an old man stepped out from the trees. The man said, “You can reach the arrow if you dare.†+ +Timmy looked up at the arrow and said, “I dare.†So he took a deep breath, closed his eyes and ran as fast and as far as he could. He jumped as high as he could and caught the arrow and held it tightly in his hands. + +The old man said, “Well done! You have earned my respect, brave Timmy.†+ +Timmy smiled. He had overcome his impatience and taken a dare. He was glad he had done it! +Once upon a time, there was an impatient staff member. Every day, she would rush around, always in a hurry. One day, the staff member was pouring up lots of tea for all the people in the office. She was very busy and in her hurry, she spilled some of the tea. Everyone was cross with her and they all made her feel very silly. + +The staff member was always impatient and it was getting in the way of her doing her job. She knew that if she didn't slow down, the same thing would happen again. + +The girl's 3 year old neighbor had noticed the commotion and asked what was wrong. The staff member explained that it was because she was being too impatient. The little girl kindly suggested that she should take time to pour very carefully and then everyone would be happy. + +The staff member was very grateful for the 3 year old's advice. From that day on, she learned to be slow and careful when pouring. That way she never spilled the tea again and everyone was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Katy. Katy loved animals and she always asked her mother to show her animals while they were out walking. + +One day, Katy and her mother stopped in front of a glass window. In the window, there were fish swimming around in a big, peaceful tank. Katy put her face up close to the window and peeped at the fish. She saw so many bright and beautiful coloured fish, so she asked her mother: + +"Mum, what are those colourful creatures?" + +"Those are fish," her mother replied. + +"Mummy, can I take one home? Please?" Katy asked. + +Her mother shook her head. "No, we can't take them home. We must respect nature and the animals we find in it. We must be peaceful and kind to nature. That way, animals like the fish will be safe and happy in their homes." + +Katy smiled and said, "Ok mummy." + +And from that day onwards, Katy was always very respectful and kind to animals. She remembered what her mum said about being peaceful and gentle to nature. +Once upon a time there was a small, enthusiastic caterpillar. Every day, the caterpillar would crawl all around. + +One day, the caterpillar decided to go explore the garden. As it crawled around it came across a big red nose. + +The caterpillar was so excited and asked the nose, "Where are you going?" + +The nose replied, "I'm on my way to have some fun. Why don't you join me?" + +The enthusiastic caterpillar was happy to join and so the two went on their way. They crawled together through the garden and had a wonderful time until it was time to say goodbye. + +The caterpillar waved goodbye and thanked the nose for a great day. Then it crawled off to its burrow, planning what else it could do on its next adventure. +Mandy was excited! She was going to the park with her mommy. She moved quickly so she wouldn't miss anything. When she got to the park everything was more beautiful than she thought it would be. All the leaves were different colors and the wind felt so nice. + +Suddenly she heard a funny noise. She looked around and saw a strange thing. It was a mirror! It was as high as her mommy but it was not normal. Mandy touched it and the mirror started to move! + +Mandy was delighted. She asked her mommy about the mirror. "Mommy, what is the thing moving in the mirror?" Her mommy laughed and said, "It's you, my love. When you move, the mirror moves too." + +Mandy moved in circles, twirled and jumped as the mirror followed her every move. She smiled and knew this was going to be the most special day ever. +Once there was a 3 year old called John. John was very curious and liked exploring things around him. One day he opened a drawer that was in the kitchen. He was excited to see what was inside! As he looked in, he noticed something. It was a piece of rough paper. He thought it was interesting, so he took it out of the drawer. + +John wanted to do something with the paper, so he went to his parents. He asked them, “What should I do with it?†His father gave him a great suggestion. “Why don’t you plan something out on it?†John thought this was a great idea and he set to work. + +He used color pencils and crayons to plan out his artwork. He was very happy with the results, it looked really good. The next day, he showed the drawing to his parents. They were amazed at his work and praised him for his creativity. + +John was proud of himself and knew he had a special talent. He loved to plan things out and use his imagination. From then on, the rough paper stayed in his drawer and he kept coming up with exciting ideas. +Peter was a small boy who loved to explore. One day, he went on a walk in the park. He saw a big bird sitting on a tree branch and he stopped to stare at it. Suddenly, the bird flew away. + +Peter started walking again when he noticed a beautiful girl in a red dress. She had long black hair and bright blue eyes. Peter smiled at her and she smiled back. + +The girl asked Peter if he would play a game with her. Peter agreed and they began their game. The girl was very bossy, giving Peter instructions. + +Peter had a lot of fun playing the game. When it was time for him to go home, he said goodbye to the girl and waved. She waved back and called out "Bye, Peter! See you soon!". + +Peter smiled and waved again as he walked away. He looked back one last time to see the girl running her fingers through her long black hair. +One day, Daniel and his dad were walking in the park. Daniel was always coming up with new ideas and today was no different. + +"Dad, can I have a pet?" he asked. + +His dad laughed, "We don't have enough space for a pet, and it wouldn't be very useful." + +But Daniel kept complaining and asking, until eventually his dad said, "How about a dog?" + +Daniel was so excited, he started jumping up and down. His dad said, "We can go pick him up tomorrow, but you have to remember to be patient and treat him kindly." + +The next day, Daniel and his dad went to the shelter. It felt like forever before they found the perfect dog - he was quick and friendly. + +They took the pup home and named him Jake. Daniel spent all day playing and teaching Jake new tricks. + +His dad was so proud of how useful Daniel was being - and how he remained patient while caring for his pet. + +Ever since then, Daniel and Jake have become the best of friends! +One day, two friends called Jack and Jill went outside to play. It was a sunny day, so they decided to play a game. Jack was a big strong boy and Jill was a dancer. + +"Let's play a game of fighting!" said Jack. + +Jill was a bit scared but she liked the idea. "Okay," she said. + +They started to fight gently, pushing each other and making pretend punches. + +But then something strange happened. It started to get very windy and then it started to rain. It was heavy rain and they had to go inside. + +"That was a fun game," said Jack. + +"Yes, it was. And next time we should bring an umbrella so it doesn't rain on us," replied Jill with a smile. +Mick and Jim were two friends that were always together. One day they decided to go fishing, because they heard there were a lot of tuna swimming in the lake. Jim packed a lunch, while Mick prepared the fishing poles and bait. + +When they arrived, they saw a big scary lake. Jim was scared, but Mick told him it would be fun. Then they both started fishing at the edge of the lake. + +As they were fishing, suddenly they heard a loud voice calling out from the lake. Jim was very scared, but Mick told him it would be okay. Mick replied, "Who's there?" + +The loud voice said, "It is the one you seek." + +Mick and Jim were confused, but Mick replied, "What do you mean?" + +The voice said, "Bring me a tuna and I will show you." Mick told Jim to stay where he was, and he ran back to the house to get a tuna from the kitchen. + +When he returned, Mick threw the tuna into the lake. The voice turned out to be a giant mermaid! She thanked Mick and Jim for the tuna, and she gave them a giant treasure chest of gold coins as a reward. + +Mick and Jim were so excited and happily ran back home. They used the gold coins to buy things they had only dreamed of, and spent the rest of their days together, exploring the lake and catching tuna. +The sun was shining brightly outside and Mrs Jones was going for a stroll in the park with her children. They came across a cart filled with all kinds of delicious fruits. Little Toby was very eager to taste the different kinds of fruit. But Mrs Jones told him he couldn't because the fruit didn't look very fresh. + +"Why don't I get to taste the fruit?" Toby asked, looking very disappointed. "Because they might not be safe to eat," Mrs Jones told him, looking a bit worried. + +Suddenly, an old woman standing nearby said, "Don't worry my dear. I know the seller of this cart and the fruits are fresh and juicy. Your children can safely enjoy a taste." Mrs Jones looked hesitant. "Are you sure?" she asked. + +The old woman smiled and nodded. So Mrs Jones allowed the kids to pick out their favorite fruit and enjoy the delicious taste. Toby was ecstatic and thanked the kind old woman. Everyone was happy in the end. +Jimmy was looking forward to a regular day playing with his baseball. He went outside and saw something very surprising. His Dad had set up a special baseball field! It was made with regular metal posts and had a regular dirt pitch. Jimmy was happy and could not believe his eyes. + +He started playing and was surprised to find out that the baseball field had all sorts of fun obstacles! There was a jump rope, a broomstick, and a fuzzy rug. Jimmy loved playing in the field and leaping over the obstacles. + +The best surprise of all was that his Dad had filled the field with wraps of colorful baseballs. Jimmy couldn't help but smile when he saw how many baseballs were in the field. He liked the color of each one and started picking them up. + +Jimmy was delighted at all the surprises his Dad had set up. He loved playing with the baseballs, jumping over the obstacles and running around the regular baseball field. It was the most special day ever! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tom and Jane. Tom was always very wise and knew a lot of things. One day, Tom said to Jane, 'Let's go and have a parade'. Jane was very excited, but she wasn't sure what a parade was. So Tom explained that it was a funny sort of parade, where everyone wore silly clothes and jumped up and down and shouted. Jane was very excited, and she insisted that they must go the very next day. + +So the next day, the two of them got dressed up in funny costumes and went out into the street. Everyone else was also dressed up and having a great time. They laughed, danced and sang and waved their colourful flags. It was so much fun! + +Once the parade was over, Tom and Jane were even wiser than before. They had learned a lot about how to have fun and enjoy life! +Once upon a time there was a gentle fish who lived in a big blue pond. One day, the fish had a quarrel with a frog. + +The fish said, "Why do you keep hopping in my pond?!" +The frog replied, "I'm just looking for something to eat. Why are you so cross?" + +The fish said, "I need to find some peace and quiet! You cannot stay in my pond." + +The frog said, "Can't we be friends? I promise to keep my hopping to the other side of the pond." + +The fish thought about it for a moment. He wanted to be gentle. He said, "Ok, I'll let you stay. But don't forget what I said!" +The frog thanked the fish and hopped away. + +From then on, the fish and the frog stayed friends, and everyone in the pond was happy that the fish was so gentle. +Once there was a navy. In the navy there was a thin rope. A boy wanted to play with the rope. He came over and pulled it. He pulled it so hard that it flew across the room. The boy was very happy. He pulled it again and again and it kept flying. He had so much fun playing with the thin rope! He was smiling from ear to ear. Finally, when it was time to go the boy said goodbye to the navy and the thin rope. He promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time there were two naughty bears. Bob and Tom were always up to no good. One day they were playing when Tom decided to be really naughty. He started to slap Bob! Bob was very sad and didn't know what to do. He started to jog away, but Tom followed him. + +Bob ran and ran, until he came across a wise old wolf. He said, "Why are you jogging away, Bob?" Bob responded, "Tom was being really naughty and slapped me!" + +The wise old wolf then said, "It's never nice to be naughty. Remember, think twice before you do something!" He then hugged Bob and the two continued on their way. + +Moral of the story: if you are ever feeling naughty, stop and think for a moment about your actions. Doing something bad can hurt someone's feelings and life can be much better if you are nice to others. +Once upon a time, an ancient owl flew through the forest. He scattered throughout the trees, flapping his wings and hooting. As he flew, the owl noticed something sparkling on the ground. The ancient owl swooped down and saw it was a pile of twinkling jewels! He quickly scattered around, collecting all of the jewels. When he was done, the owl had enough to make a beautiful necklace! He happily flew away with his new treasure. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maddy. Maddy was three years old, and she loved to play with her marbles. Today, she was going to mail a special one - it was her favourite, the pink one with silver stars. + +Maddy carefully placed the marble into a small box, then added some padding to keep it safe. She could see that the marble was very fragile so she wanted to make sure it arrived safely. + +Maddy took the box to the post office with her daddy. + +Maddy: "How do I mail this marble, daddy?" + +Daddy: "Well, first we give it to the postman and tell him where it needs to go. Then he'll make sure it gets there." + +Maddy: "Okay, I want it to go to grandma's house." + +Daddy: "That's a good idea. Let's do that." + +Maddy excitedly handed the box to the postman. He marked it with Grandma's address and told Maddy it would soon be delivered. + +Maddy smiled, happy that her favourite marble was on its way. +Once there was a small village. In this village lived a young boy, named Teddy. He was only three years old. + +One day, Teddy's mum said, "Teddy, don't go too far away from the village. It can be dangerous." + +Teddy was sad, because he wanted to explore. He said, "Mummy, I want to rub some stones! They are shiny and fun!" + +But his mum said, "No, you're too small! It's too dangerous for you." + +Teddy said, "But I promise, I won't get too close!" + +Mum thought for a moment. Then she said, "I have an idea. Let's go together, and you can rub the stones from a safe distance." + +So, Teddy and his mum went to the stones and Teddy got to rub them. He found some shiny yellow stones that he liked very much. + +When Teddy and mum returned home, Mum said to Teddy, "Remember, Teddy, it's important to be careful when exploring. There are some things that are too dangerous for small people." + +Teddy smiled and said, "I understand, Mummy. I won't get too close to dangerous things next time. I'll be careful." + +The moral of this story is that it's important to be careful when exploring. Even if something looks fun and exciting, it can still be dangerous +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a boy and a girl, who spent every day playing together. The boy was always so happy to see the girl. Whenever they would meet, the boy would run up to the girl and hug her tight. + +One day, the boy's family had to move far away. As he said goodbye to his best friend he whispered, “I will miss you.†+ +The girl sadly nodded her head. She couldn't believe that her best friend was leaving. + +Time passed, but the girl loved her friend and never forgot him. Every day she would look up at the sky and whisper, “I hope he will one day return.†+ +One day, she heard someone call her name. When she turned around, her eyes widened in surprise. There stood her best friend with a big smile on his face. + +“You’re back!†she shouted. She ran over to him and gave him the biggest, warmest hug. The hug was amazing. + +“You will never have to leave again,†she said. + +The boy smiled, knowing that his best friend was here to stay. +Once there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot wanted to gain something special, so he decided to go on an adventure. He set off and after a while he found a crack in the ground. He got down on his paws and stuck his nose in the crack. + +He heard strange noises coming from inside. He was excited, but he also felt a little scared. He listened carefully and then he heard a voice asking, "who goes there?" + +Spot replied, "I am Spot, and I have come to gain something special." + +The voice said, "Crawl in and you will find something you can gain." + +Spot crawled into the crack and he found an amazing bone! He took the bone and thanked the voice for helping him gain something special. When he got back home, he showed his bone to his owners. + +They were so proud of Spot. They gave him lots of love and treats. Spot was very happy and he knew he could always depend on his owners. +Mia was three and she loved playing outside. One day, she was playing when a tornado started to swirl around. It whipped around the trees and Mia felt scared. Mia's mom saw her and ran over to her, waving her arms. + +"Mia, come inside now. It's very serious." + +Mia started to cry and followed her mom inside. Her mom quickly started to sort their house, closing all of the windows and pushing everything away from the windows. + +Mia watched in confusion, then asked, "Mommy, what's happening?" + +"It's a tornado, Mia. We have to be safe," said Mommy. + +Mia sat in her mom's lap and watched as Mommy kept sorting their house. Eventually, the tornado passed and Mia was safe. + +Mia was very relieved and was happy to be playing outside again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in the deep dark woods. The owl lived near a lake and often flew around searching for food. One day, the owl saw a small box floating on the lake. He bravely flew down and picked up the box. Inside the box, the owl found a handful of salt. + +The owl was sure he could use the salt, so he tucked it away in a safe spot. Over the next few days, the wise owl flew around the lake and watched what happened. He soon noticed the lake began to yield sweet and fresh water. + +The owl was so pleased that he'd found the salt! He started to use it in his food and found it made it much tastier. From that day on, he was always thankful for the salt and enjoyed the fresh and sweet water from the lake. +Once, there was a little girl who wanted to be famous. But she didn't know how. Until one day, she had an idea. She took her mom's big mixing bowl and filled it with all sorts of things: wheat, syrup, flour, and a big spoon. Then she found her biggest heart and put it in the bowl. + +Next, she took the spoon and started to mix. She stirred and stirred until the heart became smaller and smaller. The little girl smiled, for she knew that she was making something special. + +The little girl put the bowl in the oven, and waited. After a while, it was ready. She opened the oven and pulled out the bowl. Inside was the most famous heart in the world! + +The little girl quickly took it out and showed it to her friends. Everyone was amazed at the special heart she had made. They all knew that she was going to be famous one day. + +And sure enough, the little girl's heart became one of the most famous hearts of all time! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a little girl and a teddy bear. The little girl always took her teddy bear everywhere. + +One day, the little girl and her teddy bear were walking in the park. The little girl noticed a beautiful flower, so she stopped and looked at it. + +"Let's pick the flower and give it to mom," said the little girl. + +The teddy bear agreed but then he thought about something. He said, "But the flower will not last long. We should pick something more special for your mom." + +The little girl thought for a moment and then she said, "I know! I'll pick a sweet flower and put it on my mom's shoulder!" + +The little girl and teddy bear then scurried off to find the perfect sweet flower. They came across one and they both agreed it was perfect. The little girl carefully placed it on her mother's shoulder. + +When her mother saw it, her face lit up with joy and happiness. She was so delighted and grateful for the sweet, special surprise. +Once there was a little bird who wanted to be a musician. Every morning, he would stretch his wings and dream of playing music. + +One day, the bird spread his wings, and something extraordinary happened. Suddenly, feathers began to sprout out of his back! His wings turned gray and grew and grew until he could fly. + +The little bird was so excited! He was finally able to soar and play music across the sky. He played loud music every day and soon, everyone knew him as the great musician bird. + +Every night, the bird looked up at the stars, proud of his newfound wings. In a flowing voice he said, "I want to thank my wings for all the joy they give me". +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Emmy and Freddy. Freddie was very generous, and he always shared his toys with her. When Emmy saw how generous Freddie was, she began to load up his toy box with even more toys! + +One day, the two children were playing in the park when Emmy tripped and hurt her arm. She cried and Freddy ran to get help. Soon enough, a kind doctor came to help. The doctor put a bandage on Emmy's arm and said, "It's important to be careful, but you should always be generous also." + +The two kids thanked the doctor and went off to play more. Both Emmy and Freddy thought about what the doctor said. From that day on, both Emmy and Freddy were careful with each other and shared their toys generously! +Alex was excited to go to the building. He saw the building from a distance and ran to it. He saw that the building was very clean and he wanted to explore it. + +Suddenly, Alex heard somebody nearby. It was an old man. He said to Alex, "You shouldn't go in there, little one. It's too dangerous". Alex, however, didn't listen. He still wanted to go inside. + +Alex, then, opened the door to the building and he went in. Inside, Alex found a dark and scary room. He started to feel scared and he wanted to turn around and run away. But he was too frightened. + +Before he could move any further, somebody grabbed Alex's arm. It was a mean looking man and he said, "It looks like you shouldn't have gone in here". Alex was scared and he tried to run, but the man held him tighter. + +Suddenly, the old man who had warned Alex before appeared and he shouted, "Let him go!" But it was too late, the mean man ran away with Alex and disappeared. + +The old man never saw Alex again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe wanted to go on an adventure. He saw a deep ocean and asked his mom if he could go. + +"Joe, you can't go that way," said Mom. "It's too deep." + +But Joe said, "I want to go. Please sign me up for an adventure." + +His mom sighed. She knew Joe was adventurous and loved the ocean. + +"OK," she said, "but please stay close to the shore." + +Joe smiled and waved goodbye to Mom. He grabbed his snorkel, fins and laundry bag, and he was off. Joe put on his fins and snorkel, and then he swam. He swam very deep in the ocean and explored the seas. He saw many different kinds of creatures. + +Joe spent the day exploring and had so much fun. He filled his laundry bag with lots of treasures. Then, it was time to go home. Joe swam back to the shore and said hello to Mom. + +"Did you have a nice adventure?" she asked. + +Joe smiled, "Yes! I loved it!" + +Mom hugged her brave little boy, and they went home. Joe enjoyed looking at all the wonderful things he found in deep ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was a very curious child and he wanted to learn as much as possible. One day, Jack was playing in the park when he saw an old man sitting on the bench. Jack ran over to him and asked, "Hello, sir! What are you doing?" The old man replied, "I'm trying to complete a peanut." Jack was very curious and asked, "Can I help you complete it?" The old man accepting Jack's offer and gave him a handful of peanuts. Jack was so excited that he started throwing the peanuts everywhere. The old man yelled, "Jack! That's not how you complete a peanut! You have to be gentle." Jack listened carefully and tried again. He used his softest hands and carefully placed the peanuts in one pile. The old man smiled and said, "Good job, Jack! You're very gentle and you completed the peanuts." Jack was so happy that he ran to play with his friends. He learned a valuable lesson that day; harsh behaviour will not get you very far. +Once upon a time, there was a big family who lived in a house with a garden. In the garden, there was a big cauliflower. Every day, the family would water and care for it. + +One day, Mama was outside with her three-year-old daughter. Mama was watering the cauliflower and little Susie was looking after it too. + +"Mama," said Susie, "the cauliflower is growing pretty big." + +Mama nodded. "That's because we take good care of it." + +Then the family heard a loud noise. Mama and Susie looked up and saw a big black bird in a nearby tree. It was chirping very loudly. + +Susie clapped her hands. "Look, Mama! The bird is so loud!" + +Mama smiled. "Yes, it is. Now let's go back to taking care of the cauliflower." + +So they did. They watered and cared for the cauliflower until it was big and healthy. + +The end. +Momo was a kind and gentle monster. One day, he decided to express an opinion about what was right and wrong. He believed that being kind and gentle was the right thing to do. + +His friends didn't agree. They thought being tough and mean was the right way to act. + +Momo wanted to explain himself to his friends, but they just laughed and called him ignorant. He was sad, but he knew he was right. + +Momo realised that he had to stand his ground and was determined not to let his opinion change. Just then, his best friend Duke stepped forward and said, "Momo is right. Being kind and gentle is the right thing to do." + +Momo smiled. The more he grew, the more he realised that being loud and aggressive wasn't always right. His opinion was important and his friends finally understood. +One day, Lisa and her dad went to the park. Lisa was so excited - she saw a park full of fun things to do. + +At one point in the park Lisa found a stack of newspaper. She asked her dad, "What are these?" and he said, "This is a newspaper. Let's count them and see how many there are." + +So, Lisa’s dad helped Lisa to count. The first one was one newspaper, the second one was two newspaper and they went up to five newspaper. + +Then Lisa and her dad heard a voice. It was a man selling food and drinks in the park. "This park is so busy today," he said. + +"Let's go try some of the food,†Lisa’s dad said. So, Lisa and her dad stopped counting and went to the food stand. They had a great time trying the different snacks. + +At the end of the day, Lisa was tired, but very happy. She had lots of fun with her dad in the park and she learnt a valuable lesson - counting is fun! +Once upon a time, there was a troubled little lizard. One day, he was walking along the beach when he heard a strange noise. He looked up and saw a long, shiny object in the sky. He was so curious that he forgot his troubles and moved closer to get a better look. + +The little lizard soon realised it was a beautiful spaceship that was flying away in a hurry. He could see someone inside, waving goodbye to him. + +Suddenly, the spaceship started to vanish in the sky, leaving behind a sparkle trail. The little lizard couldn't believe his eyes and felt a bit lonely. But then, a kind voice said, "Don't be sad. I will come back soon. Bye bye!" + +The little lizard watched until the spaceship was out of sight and he was sure the kind voice would come back. He smiled, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sarah and Ben. One day, the two decided to go on a search. So they started to march through the forest together. + +As Sarah and Ben marched, they began to see all sorts of things, from ancient trees to giant rocks. They also noticed some interesting-looking ruins down the path. + +Ben stopped and said to Sarah, “Let’s check out those ruins! Maybe we’ll find something special.†+ +Sarah smiled and nodded her head in agreement. They both started marching towards the ruins. + +After a while, they finally reached the entrance of the ancient ruins. Together they began to explore the ruins. + +To their surprise, they found a chest filled with gold and jewels, hidden away in one of the chambers. Sarah and Ben hugged each other with joy, forgetting all about the march. + +What an amazing search they had been on! +Once upon a time there was a strong monkey. He loved to play and swing from the trees. One day, the ground below the trees started to shake. "What is that?" the monkey asked. + +When the shaking stopped, the monkey realized the ground had been replaced. It was now made of smooth stones. The monkey thought it looked nice, so he decided to try it out. He jumped down and immediately noticed how strong the ground was. + +He laughed with joy and ran around. Suddenly, he heard another voice. It was a little bird. "This ground is fun, isn't it?" said the bird. + +The monkey smiled and said, "Yes, it is really strong!" + +They both laughed and started playing together on the new ground. + +The end. +Timmy put his crayons in his hand and happily grabbed his paper. + +"What are you going to do, Timmy?" asked his mom. + +"I'm going to write," replied Timmy with a big smile. + +Mom said, "That's great, what are you going to write about?" + +Timmy answered, "I'm going to draw a lion!" + +Mom clapped and said, "You're so creative! Lions are very popular animals." + +Timmy nodded and started to draw. After he had drawn the lion, he wrote its name at the top of the paper. + +He was so proud of his project that he ran outside to show his friends. All the kids came closer to see and they said, "Wow, Timmy! Your lion looks awesome!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "I wrote lion at the top of the page so everyone would know what it was." + +The kids cheered and congratulated him. Timmy was so proud of his popular lion! +Molly was a very wise three year old. She loved to play with her blocks in her bedroom. + +One day, Molly was playing with her blocks when her older sister Sally came in. Sally asked Molly, "What are you doing?" + +Molly replied, "Building a tower with my blocks." + +Sally smiled. She said, "That's very wise of you. Do you know how to make the tower high?" + +Molly shook her head and said, "No, I don't know. How do I make it high?" + +Sally laughed and said, "Stack the blocks on top of each other. That will make the tower get taller and taller." + +Molly beamed with delight and quickly stacked the blocks. Soon enough, she had a very tall tower! She was so proud of her accomplishment. + +From then on, Molly always remembered what Sally had told her. Whenever she would play with her blocks, she would make sure to stack them high. Molly was sure wise for her age. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. She wanted something cool for her home. One day, her dad said, "Hey Grace, let's go find something cool!" + +Grace was so excited. They went to a store and they found the perfect thing - an armchair! With bright blue cushions and legs in different colours, it was really cool. + +Grace's dad said, "It's just too big to carry, so we'll have to get someone to supply it for us." When they got home, the supply truck arrived and brought the armchair right up to the front door. + +Grace was so happy. They set it up in the playroom and she sat in it. "Woo this is so comfy and cool!" she squealed with delight. + +Grace's dad said, "I'm glad you like it. From now on, this will be your special armchair." Grace smiled from ear to ear. She was so lucky to have found such a cool armchair. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She had a toy car that she really loved and she loved to play with it. + +One day, Jenny decided to take her toy car into the lawn. She drove around and around having so much fun. But then her car got very dirty from being in the grass. + +Jenny's mother saw what had happened and said to her, "Jenny, next time when you play with your car in the lawn, make sure to be careful. If your car gets too dirty, you won't be able to play with it anymore". + +Jenny understood what her mother said and was careful to stay on the road. When she was done, her car was still very clean. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to be careful when playing in the lawn. That way, you can have fun but also make sure not to get too dirty. +Once there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie was very persistent and wanted to build something. He dug around in his toy box and found two sticks, a ball of string and a sweater. Charlie was excited and wanted to build something! + +Charlie's mom saw him and asked, "What are you building, Charlie?" +Charlie said, "I'm building a sweater!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Charlie! You might need some help with that though." + +Charlie said, "No, I can do it my own self!" and started to try. He carefully tied the string around the sticks to hold them together. Gradually he got better and better at tying the string and was soon making an amazing sweater! + +When he was finished, he showed his mom with pride. His mom was so impressed. She said, "Wow, Charlie, that's really great! You were so persistent. You really made that sweater look amazing!" + +Charlie was proud of the sweater he built and hugged it tight. He knew that he could do anything if he was determined and persistent. +Once upon a time there were two friends; one was shy and the other bold. The shy one was called Frank, and the bold one was Pete. + +One day Frank and Pete went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, they spotted something shiny on the ground. It was an iron! + +Pete asked, "Do you want to chew it?" Frank was quite shy and shook his head. He didn't want to try it. + +But Pete went ahead and chewed on the iron. It made a horrible sound. He started to panick and tried to spit it out! + +Unfortunately, it was too late. The iron had broken two of Pete's teeth. + +Frank was very sad and felt guilty for letting his friend chew on the iron. From then on, Frank was extra shy and never ventured into the woods again. +Mama and Daddy were in the garden on a warm evening. The sun was in the distant sky and the birds were singing in the trees. A little squirrel was gathering nuts, when suddenly the wind picked up and the leaves started to scatter. + +Mama said, "Look at the beautiful leaves, scatter!" Daddy nodded and smiled. + +Little Molly giggled and quickly ran outside, flapping her arms and spinning around. She watched the way the leaves scattered as the wind blew. When she opened her eyes, she saw the sun setting in the distance. + +Mama rubbed Molly's back and said, "It's time to go inside now, the evening is getting late." +Molly smiled and said, "Look, the leaves are still scattering!" And with that, she twirled and ran as fast as she could back inside. +Once upon a time, there was a young bear named Bobbie who wanted to be part of a group. Every day, he would go out and try to make some friends. After a few weeks, Bobbie was starting to feel very ashamed, because nobody wanted to meet him. + +One day, he said to himself, “I won’t be ashamed anymore. I’ll find a group to join.†+ +So, he went out and asked a few animals to join a group. Everyone said “Noâ€. Bobbie’s heart sank. He started to cry. + +But then, he heard a voice say, “If you’re looking for a group, I can help you.†It was a rabbit named Lily. + +Bobbie’s face lit up and he said, “Thank you! Will you meet me here tomorrow?†+ +Lily smiled and said, “Yes, I will meet you here tomorrow!†+ +The next day, Lily brought Bobbie to a group of animals who welcomed him with open arms. Bobbie was so happy that he had found his group, and he never felt ashamed again. +Once there was a family who loved to park in the thick vine forest. Everywhere they looked, vines curled and looped around the trees. The mother and father thought it was so beautiful that they decided to take their daughter, who was three years old, for a special park trip. + +The little girl was so excited to explore the vine forest. She ran in every which way, pushing the vines aside and giggling with delight. But soon, she realized that the vines were too thick for her to get through. + +The little girl began to cry, complaining that she couldn't get further in the forest. The mother and father tried their best to comfort her, explaining that the vines acted as a barrier to keep little ones safe. The little girl was still not convinced, so her father challenged her to a game. + +"I bet you can't get through this thick vine," he said. + +The little girl answered with determination, "I most certainly can!" She ran forward, pushing and squeezing her way through the vines until she was on the other side of the forest. + +She turned back and shouted, "See? I told you I could do it!" + +The mother and father were both so proud of the little girl, and they all celebrated her great accomplishment by eating lunch together in the park. From then on, the family went to the thick vine forest every weekend to enjoy its beauty. +Once upon a time there was a toy named George. He was a small, stubborn toy and had a label on his chest. He liked to stand up as tall as he could and he beamed with pride. + +One day, George and his friends were playing outside when a big gust of wind came and blew the toys away. George was stuck in a tree and he couldn't get out. He tried his best to get down, but he just couldn't reach. + +Suddenly, a little girl named Lucy stepped in. She saw George stuck in the tree and ran over to him. + +"Can you help me get down?" asked George. + +"I think so," said Lucy. + +She climbed up the tree, grabbed George by the label, and pulled him down. + +"Thank you!" said George. + +"You're welcome," said Lucy. "It looks like you're a very stubborn toy. Nothing can keep you down!" + +George smiled. He felt so proud to be so stubborn. From that day onwards, George and Lucy were very close friends. They would often play together, and George was never too stubborn to ask for help when he needed it. +Sam was a friendly bunny who loved to have fun. Every morning, he would hop out of his large burrow, look around and take a deep breath to start the day. Today he noticed something special in the air. + +"What is it?" he thought to himself. He decided to take a closer look. As he hopped to his favorite spot, he spotted a brand new field of carrots. "Wow!" Sam shouted. "This looks like fun!" + +It didn't take long for Sam to find out that the carrots were actually the property of Farmer Jones. "Not a problem", thought Sam. He hopped across the field and started to eat. + +But soon the noise of a tractor coming toward him made Sam jump and he stopped eating. He quickly hopped away before Farmer Jones could see him. When morning came, Sam decided to quit his carrot-eating game and went on his way, but an idea started to form in his head. + +The next morning, Sam was back with an even bigger appetite than before. He had recruited a small army of bunnies and they ate all of Farmer Jones' carrots. Farmer Jones was so angry he chased them with his tractor until they quit running. + +"That was close," thought Sam. But with his large army of friends, he was sure he could take Farmer Jones on again. And that's what Sam did. Every morning, he and his army would come back and munch their +Once upon a time, there were two friends called John and Joe. They decided to take a taxi on a winter day. John looked out of the window and noticed that it was icy outside. "It's too cold and we should not go," he said. But Joe said that they had to go as they had promised. + +John was very scared but he went along. Suddenly, the taxi slipped on the icy road. Joe was frightened but John managed to remain calm and said, "Don't worry, the taxi driver will take us safely home." And soon, they arrived home safe and sound. + +John and Joe learned a lesson that day. No matter how hard the situation is, it is important to stay calm and trust that one can get through it. +Once upon a time there was a little blue spider. He liked to talk to all his friends, but one day he was having trouble. + +The spider's friend was a giant. He was very big and very mean. The giant didn't like it when the little blue spider talked. + +One day, in the middle of the forest, the little blue spider was spinning his web. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was the giant! He said, "Why don't you be quiet, little spider?" + +The little blue spider was afraid. He wanted to talk so much, but he felt too scared. He knew he had to find a way to protect himself. + +He started to think. He thought and thought until he came up with an idea. He told the giant, "I'll stay quiet, but only if you do too." + +The giant was so surprised by the little blue spider's words, he agreed. After that, the spider and his friend talked and played together all day long. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and she had lots of fun. One day she was playing in her backyard. She was hammering a nail into a piece of wood and all of a sudden she sneezed! + +The sneeze made Amy jump and she accidentally dropped her hammer. She looked around searching for it and then she saw it – a hairy, little spider was holding it! Amy screamed and completely forgot to cover her nose! + +Amy looked at the spider and the spider looked back at her. She slowly approached the spider while holding her hand open. When she got close enough the spider jumped on to her hand and landed on her shoulder. + +Amy slowly picked up the hammer and the spider did not move away. Amy smiled and slowly walked back to her house, with the hairy little spider still on her shoulder. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Maisy. Maisy was three years old and she loved to play. + +One day her mum decided to set a special task for Maisy. She wanted Maisy to look around the garden and count how many birds were there. + +Maisy was very excited and ran out into the garden. She counted eleven birds flying in the sky. She counted twelve birds hopping around on the ground. + +But when Maisy went back to tell her mum, she had a very serious look on her face. + +"What happened, Maisy? Why such a serious look?" asked her mum. + +Maisy explained that she had counted 23 birds, but when she went back to tell her mum, she had only counted 21. + +Maisy's mum laughed. She told Maisy that sometimes it's best to double check, so that you can always be sure of the correct numbers. + +Maisy smiled and told her mum she would always double check from now. She was very pleased that setting a task had been so easy! +Once upon a time, there was a rainbow in the sky. It was very pretty. A little girl was playing outside and saw the rainbow in the sky. She said, "Wow, the rainbow is so bright!" She was so excited that she started to spin in circles until she felt dizzy. + +Just then, she heard the rain start to fall. She said, "Oh no, the rainbow is going away!" She ran inside so she wouldn't get wet. + +The little girl's mom asked her why she was running inside. The little girl replied, "I wanted to see the rainbow, but the rain closed it up!" + +The mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, little one. Even when the rainbow goes away, it will come back soon." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yay! I can't wait to see the rainbow again!" Then she went off to play, with the promise of a beautiful rainbow to come. +Once upon a time, there was a thin but brave dog called Max. Max always helped his friends and family who were in trouble. One day, his good friend was taken to jail unfairly. Max was very sad but he was determined to help his friend. + +Max knew he had to fight to save his friend. He looked up at the tall, scary walls of the jail and knew it would be difficult. But Max was brave and he ran towards the jail with all his strength. + +Max faced lots of troubles during his fight. He faced many fierce guards and even very tough animals. But Max kept on fighting and in the end, he was able to save his friend. + +Max was very happy. He and his friend ran away from jail and celebrated by eating some delicious food. Max was happy that he had been so brave and used his strength to fight for what he believed in. +Mommy and Daddy took little Susie to the store. Susie was so excited. She wanted to buy a toy from the store. + +"What do you want to buy, Susie?" asked Daddy. + +"A doll!" said Susie, smiling. + +Mommy and Daddy took Susie to the toy section. Susie saw all the toys and was so happy. She wanted to buy them all! + +"Unfortunately, Susie, you can only buy one," said Daddy. + +Susie was a bit sad, but then she spotted the perfect doll. She pointed to it and said, "I want this one!" + +Mommy and Daddy bought it for her. Susie was so happy she hugged them both. She went to bed with the doll in her arms. She was going to sleep with a full stomach and a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was an organized man. He liked to write things down. One day, he took a piece of paper and a pen and went to the park. He saw a little girl playing and he wanted to write about her. + +The man started writing and the girl saw him. She approached him and asked what he was doing. The man smiled and said he was writing about her funny story. + +The girl was very excited. She asked the man if he could write a story about her. The man smiled and said, "Yes, I can write a story about you." + +The girl told him her name and all the funny things she did that day. The man wrote them all down in his organized way. + +At the end of the day, the man showed the little girl the story he wrote. She was very happy to see it and thanked the man for writing it. + +The man smiled and said goodbye to the girl as she went back to playing. He was happy that he could write a story and make the little girl's day. +The beach was busy and full of people. Bobby looked out at the sea, its waves lapping against the shore. He couldn't believe his luck. Today, he was going to try and manage to sail across it. + +“Ready, Bobby?†His dad asked. + +Bobby nodded and clambered into the small boat. He was both excited and scared - he'd never sailed across a sea before! But he was determined to do it. + +Bobby and his dad worked together, and soon they had managed to get the boat into the sea. Bobby's dad gave him one last wave, and then he was on his own. + +The sea was huge, and Bobby was very scared, but determined not to give up. He held on tight, managing to keep the boat steady and make slow progress. + +Hours later, Bobby finally arrived at the other shore. He was exhausted, but grateful that he had done it. He'd managed to sail across the sea! +One day, the sun was very bright in the sky and the ground was icy and cold. Jack, the 3 year old boy, went outside and saw something very exciting. + +A crack in the road! It was filled with dirt and other things that Jack had never seen before. He wanted to clean it all up! + +He ran to get a shovel and a bucket, and he started cleaning. He used the shovel to scoop the dirt into the bucket and he worked really hard. Soon, the crack was sparkling and clean. + +Jack was so proud of himself, he wanted everyone to see how he made the crack clean and shiny. He ran through the icy streets, showing everyone his work. They were so impressed and happy to see what Jack had done. + +Jack smiled and proudly said, “I made the crack clean!†+Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three but already had big dreams. She wanted to be a nurse when she grew up and help people get better. She smiled when the thought crossed her mind. + +The little girl was very proud. Everyone said she was little but knew a lot. They said she would make a great nurse one day. + +One day, the little girl saw a nurse walking by. She ran up to her and said, "I want to be just like you!" The nurse smiled and said, "You will." + +The little girl was so excited that she asked every day when she could be a nurse too. Over time, she became sad. The nurse never answered her. She was starting to think she would never be a nurse. + +One day, the little girl was playing in the park when a car hit her. She was hurt badly. When the nurse arrived at the hospital, she couldn't do anything to help the little girl. The little girl had dreamed of being a nurse, but it was a dream she'd never be able to fulfill. +Jack was walking through the countryside. He loved the peaceful, serene feeling of the meadows and hills. As he walked, he heard a loud whinny coming from the stable nearby. + +He stopped and went over to investigate. Inside, he saw a beautiful brown horse, who was nudging him with its head. He smiled, petting it softly and feeling the warmth of the animal's body against his skin. + +Jack decided to visit the stable often and, as time went on, he watched as the horse became healthier and stronger. One day, he was sure that the horse would be ready to go on a ride. + +When the day eventually arrived, Jack saddled up the horse and felt it quiver with anticipation. He climbed on, holding tight onto the reins, and the horse trotted off into the distance. Jack felt a thrill of excitement, feeling the strength of the horse beneath him. + +He knew then that this was what he was born to do. Care and nurture animals, and help them find a peaceful journey into the unknown. The stable had changed his life forever. +One day, Mama and Jack were in the park. Jack saw something in the distance and said, "Mama, look!", pointing to a fountain. Mama said, "It looks nice, doesn't it Jack?" They walked to the fountain, and Jack was amazed. He said, "It's so big, Mama!" Mama said, "Yes, it is - and the water is so sparkly!" They both laughed and clapped their hands. + +They stayed at the fountain for a while, but then it was time to separate. Mama said, "We have to go now, Jack. It was nice to see the fountain, wasn't it?" Jack nodded and smiled. "Goodbye fountain!" he said. Mama and Jack waved goodbye, and then left the park, happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Claire and Tom, playing in the park together. Tom said to Claire, "Let's reach the moon!" Claire smiled and said, "Yes, let's try. We can zoom up there on our bikes!" + +So they hopped on their bikes and pedaled as fast as they could. They felt the wind in their faces, and could almost touch the moon. But suddenly, they felt tired, and had to stop. + +Tom said, "We can't reach the moon no matter how fast we pedal. That's so far!" Claire replied, "Well, I'm ready to keep trying, if you are!" + +Tom thought for a moment before replying, "You're right, Claire. We'll never give up. But this time, let's try something different. We can use our minds and imaginations to reach the moon!" + +So Claire and Tom closed their eyes and imagined themselves flying up high into the sky. When they opened their eyes again, they looked up and saw the moon shining down at them. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes the things that seem impossible can be achieved with determination and imagination. So don't ever give up – if you keep trying, you might just be able to reach your dreams! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Susie. One day, Susie saw something incredible in the sky. It was shining so brightly. "Mummy, what is that?" asked Susie. + +Mummy looked up. She smiled and said, "That's the sun, darling." + +"Wow!" said Susie. "Can I play with it?" + +Mummy laughed. "No, Susie. We can't play with the sun. But I can show you something else that shines." Mummy took Susie inside and opened a little box. Inside was a cube that was sparkling and gleaming. + +"It's so sparkly!" exclaimed Susie. + +"Look closely," said Mummy. "See what's inside." + +Susie peered closely at the cube and noticed tiny lights reflecting off its surface. It was incredible! + +"This is what we call a magic cube," said Mummy. "It's a special cube that shines brightly when we turn it around." + +Susie was fascinated by the cube. She was so excited to play with it! + +"Your very own magic cube," said Mummy, handing it to Susie. "It will shine every day, just like the sun." +A big, old train came chugging through town one day. + +"Mommy, look!" a little three-year-old shouted. + +"It's an old train," said the mommy. + +The little one watched as the train went past. Suddenly, it had to stop. + +Mommy asked the conductor why the train stopped. + +"We had to prevent a problem," he said. + +The conductor explained that the train was going too fast and he had to slow it down to make sure everyone was safe. + +The older people on the train said that the conductor was really brave for preventing an accident. + +The little one asked, "What's preventing?" + +Mommy looked at the conductor and said, "It means to stop something bad from happening." + +The little one smiled. "I know how to prevent accidents!†+ +The conductor said, “You do? That’s wonderful!†+ +The little one nodded, “Yes, Always pay attention and be careful around trains. That’s how you prevent accidents!" + +Everyone smiled and the train moved on safely. +Once upon a time, there was a great purple frog. He was hopping around one day when he saw a pond. He thought it looked like a great place to swim. + +The purple frog hopped right up and said, "Hello pond! Is anyone here?" + +The pond thought for a minute and then said, "I'm here! I'm a nice and very wet pond!" + +The purple frog said, "That's great! Can I come in and swim?" + +The pond thought and said, "Sure, come on in and have fun!" + +So the great purple frog hopped into the pond and had a great time swimming and splashing. He was so happy that he stayed for hours, thinking it was the best place to be. + +When he was ready to go, the pond said goodbye and thanked the purple frog for visiting. The purple frog hopped away and thought to himself, "I'll definitely come back to this great place again." +Once upon a time there was a humble creature, who lived in a small garage. The creature was a turtle, and its name was Snap. Every day, Snap would venture out of his warm, dry garage, and into the big world. Snap was always full of curiosity and enthusiasm as he explored around the garden. + +Then one day, while exploring on a warm, sunny day, Snap wander onto a street. There he saw lots of big cars zooming past. Snap became a little scared, so he wanted to go backman to his safety room. But then suddenly, he slipped, and SNAP! He lost his balance and fell down into the gutter. + +Snap was grateful for two helpful crows. They encouraged him to try again. Despite being scared, Snap decided to give it one more try. He listened to the crows' advice and craned his neck, daring to take one more look at the street. Slowly, Snap plodded back to the friendly garden, and decided to stay safe in his humble garage from then on. + +The moral of the story is that taking risks is important, but it must be done safely and carefully. Everyone must remember to remain humble, no matter how brave you become! +Once upon a time there was a lazy bear called George who loved to relax. He was lounging all day, not doing anything at all. + +One day, George's friends invited him to join them in a maze. George thought he wouldn't go because he liked being lazy, but he saw a big sweet jar far away, on top of a hill. He decided it would be fun to get it. + +So George jumped up and off he went! He found his way through the maze. George was getting very tired, so he decided to have a relax. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice say “Hey George, why don't you try and find the way out of the maze?†It was George's friend, a hedgehog called Tyler. “No way, I'm too lazy!†answered George. + +But Tyler was sure that George could do it and kept encouraging him. After a few more tries and lots of help from Tyler, George finally made it out of the maze! He and Tyler ran off together to find that jar of sweets. +One day, a mouse was walking around the house. He was looking for something he could supply. The mouse was searching high and low, but nothing seemed to be attractive. Suddenly, he spotted a small door. He scurried up to it and called out, "Hello? Is anyone there?" + +A friendly voice answered, "Yes, I'm here! Would you like to come in?" + +The mouse was so excited that he quickly opened the door and entered. Inside, he saw an attractive room filled with all kinds of things he could supply. Cheese, crackers, and toys were all around. + +The mouse was so pleased that he thanked the voice. The voice replied, "You're very welcome. I'm always happy to help!" + +The mouse stayed for a long time, playing with the supplies. He had the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Chloe. She had a scooter that she loved to ride. Chloe was very bossy, and she always told people what to do. + +One day, Chloe was riding her scooter down the street with her best friend Millie. Millie noticed a sound coming from the bushes. Millie looked scared, so Chloe said, "Don't be scared Millie, let's take a look!" + +They walked over to the bushes, and they could hear music coming from inside. "Let's listen." Chloe said. Millie looked unsure, but she agreed. + +When they got closer, they heard a cat meowing. They looked inside and discovered a tiny kitten. Chloe grabbed her scooter and put the kitten in the basket. + +Chloe said, "Come on Millie, let's take it home with us!" Millie smiled and agreed. They took the little kitten home, and Chloe took care of it like it was her own. + +Chloe was bossy, but also very kind. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Daisy was walking on the beach. She found a lime lying in the sand, and she thought it was really funny. She picked it up and waved it in the air. + +Then, something strange happened. A voice called out to her, “Hello there! Can you come over here?†+ +Daisy looked around, but she couldn’t see anyone. Then, she heard the voice again, “I’m over here, behind the big rock.†+ +So Daisy went to the big rock, and she saw something different. Instead of a person, there was a talking fish! + +The fish said, “Hello! I have been watching you. You have a wonderful imagination, and I think you can make the lime do anything. Can you turn it into a flying bird?†+ +Daisy knew she couldn’t do that, but still, she waved the lime around in the air. Suddenly, a bright yellow bird appeared! + +The talking fish said, “Wow! You can do anything with your imagination!†+ +Daisy smiled and waved goodbye to her new friend. She was so happy that she had been able to make something so different. She knew never forget the day she had made a flying bird out of a lime. +John and his mom arrived at the fair and saw a big desk. +John was so excited and asked his mom to buy it. + +Mom said, "No, sweetheart. That desk is too big for us." +John was embarrassed and looked away. He felt ashamed. + +Mom smiled softly and said, "I have a better idea! Let's get you a small desk. That way you can use it in your bedroom instead." + +John was happy again and excitedly told Mom his ideas of how he wanted to decorate it. + +They bought the desk together and went back home. +John was so proud and couldn't wait to show his friends his new desk. +Jack was feeling sad. He was looking out the window at the orange sky. He had been suffering for days. + +“Mommy, why am I suffering?†Jack asked. + +His mom smiled at him. “I have something that might help,†she said. + +She went to the kitchen and came back with a pepper. “See this pepper? Eating it will make you feel better,†she said. + +Jack ate the pepper, but it made him even sadder. + +“Mommy, why did the pepper make me feel worse?†he asked. + +His mom laughed. “Sometimes when we suffer, we just need a hug!†she said, wrapping her arms around him. + +Jack felt the warmth of his mom’s hug, and soon he felt much better. He smiled and went back outside to watch the orange sky. +Once upon a time there was a kind penguin named Pete. Every morning the sun would shine and Pete would go to the beach. He would take a deep breath and sigh with happiness. + +One morning, Pete noticed something shiny in the sand. He used his flappy feet to brush away the sand and found a beautiful seashell. He picked it up and sighed. + +He carefully looked around. There was no one around, so he put the shell inside his pocket. He wanted to keep it safe. + +As Pete returned to the beach on the following day, he saw a sign which read: "If you find something shiny, please give it to the beach keeper". + +Pete sighed. He knew he had to do the right thing, so he brought the shell to the beach keeper. "Thank you for being so kind Pete," said the beach keeper. + +The beach keeper handed Pete a reward—a shiny coin! Pete was so happy that he started to flutter around in excitement. With his reward in hand, he ran to the ice cream shop to buy his favorite flavor—strawberry. As he scooped a dollop of ice cream, he sighed with delight. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with a swing. The swing has a rope and a tire. Tom and Mia want to try the swing. + +"Let's plan how to swing," Tom says. "You go first, Mia. I will push you." + +"OK, Tom," Mia says. "But be careful. The rope is old and thin. It may break." + +Mia sits on the tire. Tom pushes her. Mia swings high and low. She feels happy and scared. She laughs and screams. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Mia says. "But it is also noisy. The rope makes a squeak sound. Do you hear it, Tom?" + +"Yes, I hear it, Mia," Tom says. "But don't worry. The rope is strong enough." + +But Tom is wrong. The rope is not strong enough. It has a crack. The crack gets bigger and bigger. Then, snap! The rope breaks. Mia falls to the ground. She lands on the grass. She is not hurt, but she is shocked. + +"Are you OK, Mia?" Tom asks. He runs to her. He is sorry and scared. + +"I'm OK, Tom," Mia says. She stands up. She is dirty and sad. "But the swing is broken. We can't play with it anymore." + +Tom and Mia look at the swing. The rope hangs from the tree. The tire lies on the ground. They feel bad. They liked the swing. + +"Maybe we can fix it," Tom says. "We can find a new rope. We can tie it to the tire and the tree. Then we can swing again." + +"That's a good plan, Tom," Mia says. She smiles. She likes Tom. He is a good friend. "But we need to ask for help. We can't do it alone. The rope is too high and too heavy." + +"OK, Mia," Tom says. He smiles too. He likes Mia. She is a brave friend. "Let's go and find someone who can help us. Maybe the park keeper. He has tools and ropes. He can fix the swing for us." + +Tom and Mia hold hands. They walk to the park keeper. They hope he can help them. They still want to swing. They love the swing. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy kitchen. They liked to pretend they were making cakes and pies for their family. Anna put a plastic cake in the oven and set the timer. "We have to wait for the cake to be done," she said to Ben. + +Ben nodded and looked for some plates and forks. He found them in a drawer and set them on the table. He was hungry and wanted to eat the cake. He hoped it would be yummy and sweet. He looked at the oven and saw the timer was almost complete. "Anna, the cake is almost ready!" he said. + +Anna ran to the oven and opened the door. She used a mitt to take out the cake. It looked brown and smelled good. She put it on a rack to cool down. She was happy and proud of her cake. She wanted to share it with Ben and their mom and dad. + +But then she saw something that made her worried. There was smoke coming out of the oven. She did not know what to do. She was scared and started to cry. "Ben, the oven is smoking! What do we do?" she asked. + +Ben saw the smoke and was worried too. He remembered what their mom had told them. He ran to the door and shouted, "Mom, dad, help! The oven is smoking!" He hoped they would hear him and come quickly. He did not want the oven to catch fire. He wanted to be safe and eat the cake. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a fat cat on a bench. The cat is sleeping and snoring. + +"Look, a fat cat!" Tom says. + +"Can we pet it?" Sue asks. + +They go near the cat and touch its fur. The cat opens one eye and meows. + +"Hello, cat. Do you want to play with us?" Tom says. + +The cat shakes its head and closes its eye. It does not want to play. + +"Maybe it is hungry," Sue says. "Let's give it some food." + +They run to the shop and buy some fish. They come back to the cat and put the fish on the ground. + +"Here, cat. Eat some fish," Sue says. + +The cat smells the fish and gets up. It walks to the fish and eats it. It looks happy. + +"Thank you, kids. You are nice," the cat says. + +Tom and Sue are surprised. The cat can talk! + +"How can you talk, cat?" Tom asks. + +"I can talk when I want to. But I don't talk to everyone. Only to nice kids like you," the cat says. + +"Wow, that is cool. Can we be your friends?" Sue asks. + +"Of course. You can be my friends. But I have to go now. I have to discuss something with the other cats. It is very important," the cat says. + +"What do you have to discuss?" Tom asks. + +"It is a secret. I can't tell you. Maybe another day. Bye, kids," the cat says. + +The cat runs away and disappears. + +Tom and Sue look at each other. They are amazed. + +"That was a strange cat," Tom says. + +"Yes, it was. But it was also nice. I hope we see it again," Sue says. + +They decide to go and play on the swings. They have fun. + +They forget about the cat for a minute. But they always remember it later. +Sara and Tom were twins, but they were very different. Sara liked to share and help, but Tom was spoiled and mean. He always wanted the best toys and the most candy. He never said thank you or sorry. + +One day, their mom took them to visit their grandma. Grandma had a big house with many rooms and a garden. She was very happy to see them and gave them a big hug. She said, "I have a surprise for you in your room. Go and unpack your bags and see what it is." + +Sara and Tom ran to their room. They saw two big boxes on their beds. They had their names on them. Sara opened her box and saw a beautiful doll with a pink dress and a hat. She smiled and said, "Thank you, grandma! I love it!" + +Tom opened his box and saw a shiny car with wheels and lights. He frowned and said, "This is boring! I want the doll!" + +He grabbed the doll from Sara's hands and tried to pull it away. Sara cried and said, "No, Tom! That's mine! Grandma gave it to me!" + +They started to fight over the doll. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The doll's dress ripped and the hat fell off. Sara and Tom both fell on the floor. + +Grandma heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the mess and the broken doll. She was very angry and sad. She said, "What have you done? You are very naughty and rude! You have ruined your surprise and hurt your sister!" + +She took the doll and the car and put them back in the boxes. She said, "You don't deserve these gifts. You have to learn to be nice and share. Go to the corner and think about what you did. You can't play until you say sorry to each other and to me." + +Sara and Tom felt ashamed and sorry. They went to the corner and looked at the floor. They wished they had not fought over the doll. They wished they had been kind and grateful. They whispered to each other, "I'm sorry. I love you." + +They hugged and said, "We're sorry, grandma. We love you, too." + +Grandma smiled and said, "I forgive you, my darlings. But you have to promise to behave better from now on. Can you do that?" + +Sara and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, grandma. We promise." + +Grandma gave them another hug and said, "That's good. Now, let's go and have some cookies and milk. And maybe later, we can fix the doll and play with the car together." + +Sara and Tom agreed and followed grandma. They learned their lesson and never fought over toys again. They shared and helped and thanked. They made grandma happy and proud. They had a wonderful time at her house. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to go on the swings and slide down the slide. They also liked to spin on the roundabout. They spun faster and faster until they felt dizzy. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom said. "Let's keep spinning!" + +"Okay!" Lily said. "But don't let go of the bar!" + +They kept spinning and laughing. They did not hear the sound of the bell that told them it was time to go home. They did not see their mom and dad waving at them. + +"Lily! Tom! Come here!" their mom and dad shouted. "It's time to go home!" + +But Lily and Tom did not hear them. They kept spinning and spinning. + +Their mom and dad ran to the roundabout and stopped it. Lily and Tom fell to the ground. They felt very dizzy. They saw stars and birds and colors. + +"Are you okay?" their mom and dad asked. "Why didn't you hear us?" + +"We were spinning!" Lily said. "It was fun!" + +"But it was too much!" Tom said. "Now I feel sick!" + +Their mom and dad hugged them and helped them stand up. They gave them some water and a cookie. + +"Next time, listen to the sound of the bell," their mom said. "And don't spin so much. You can get dizzy and hurt yourself." + +"Okay, mom," Lily and Tom said. "We're sorry." + +They walked to the car and said goodbye to the park. They learned their lesson. They still liked to spin, but not too much. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a big truck, a red ball, and a soft bear. He likes to make noises with his truck and bounce his ball. He loves his bear very much and hugs it every night. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He sees another boy who has a yellow bike. Tom thinks the bike is very cool and wants to try it. He runs to the boy and says, "Can I ride your bike?" + +The boy says, "No, this is my bike. Go away!" He pushes Tom and makes him fall. Tom feels angry and sad. He gets up and bites the boy on his arm. The boy screams and cries. His mom comes and scolds Tom. She says, "Biting is bad. You hurt the boy. Say sorry!" + +Tom's mom also comes and hugs him. She says, "Tom, I know you wanted the bike, but biting is not the way to get it. You have to ask nicely and share. Biting can make people sick and scared. How would you feel if someone bit you?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He remembers how his dog bit him once and how it hurt and bled. He feels sorry for the boy. He says, "I'm sorry, I won't bite again. Can we be friends?" + +The boy stops crying and looks at Tom. He says, "OK, I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have pushed you. Do you want to ride my bike?" + +Tom smiles and says, "Yes, thank you. Do you want to play with my truck?" + +The boy nods and says, "Sure, that sounds fun." + +Tom and the boy share their toys and play together. They have a successful day at the park. Their moms are happy and proud of them. Tom learns that biting is bad and sharing is good. He makes a new friend and has a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. Lily saw a lime on the ground. It was green and round. + +"Look, Ben, a lime!" Lily said. She picked it up and smelled it. It was sour and fresh. + +"Can I see?" Ben asked. He took the lime from Lily and squeezed it. Some juice came out and made his hand wet. + +"Let's whistle with the lime!" Lily said. She remembered that her mom showed her how to make a whistle with a lime and a knife. But they did not have a knife. + +"OK, how?" Ben asked. He liked to whistle, but he could not do it very well. + +Lily made a hole in the lime with her finger. She put the lime to her mouth and blew. She made a loud whistle that sounded like a bird. + +"Wow, you did it!" Ben said. He tried to do the same, but he could not make a sound. He only made a face. + +"It's hard," Lily said. She gave him the lime and helped him. "You have to blow harder and make a small hole." + +Ben blew harder and made a small hole. He made a whistle that sounded like a train. + +"Yay, you did it!" Lily said. They both whistled with the lime and laughed. + +They did not see that a pale cat was watching them from behind a bush. The cat did not like the noise. It jumped out and ran towards them. It wanted to take the lime. + +"Look out, a cat!" Lily said. She and Ben dropped the lime and ran away. The cat grabbed the lime and ran away too. + +Lily and Ben were scared, but they were also happy. They had fun with the lime. They decided to look for more limes in the garden. Maybe they could whistle again. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play pretend. Today they are playing restaurant. Tim is the chef and Sam is the waiter. They have a staff of toys to help them. + +Tim prepares the food in the kitchen. He makes soup, salad, pizza and cake. He puts them on plates and gives them to Sam. Sam takes the plates to the table where their mom and dad are sitting. + +"Hello, welcome to our restaurant," Sam says. "What would you like to order?" + +Mom and dad look at the plates. They see that the soup is water, the salad is grass, the pizza is cardboard and the cake is mud. They think it is weird, but they play along. + +"I'll have the soup, please," mom says. + +"I'll have the salad, please," dad says. + +Sam smiles and gives them the plates. He goes back to the kitchen to get more food. + +But then he sees that Tim is eating the pizza and the cake. He is very hungry. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sam says. "That's for the customers!" + +"No, it's for me!" Tim says. "I made it, I can eat it!" + +They start to fight over the food. They pull and push and shout. The staff of toys falls on the floor. The plates break. The food spills. + +Mom and dad hear the noise. They go to the kitchen to see what is wrong. They see the mess and the boys. + +"What are you doing?" mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"He ate the food!" Sam says. + +"He took the food!" Tim says. + +Mom and dad shake their heads. They are not happy. + +"Boys, boys, calm down," dad says. "This is not how you run a restaurant. You have to share and cooperate with your staff and your customers. And you have to use real food, not weird things." + +Tim and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry. They say sorry to mom and dad. They say sorry to their staff. They clean up the kitchen. They hug and make up. + +They decide to play something else. They play zoo. They have a staff of animals to help them. They prepare the cages and the food. They are careful not to eat the food or fight with the staff. They have fun. Mom and dad are proud. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the backyard. One day, they find a big box of nails and a hammer. They want to make something with them. + +"Look, Sam, we can use these nails and hammer to build a house for our cars!" Tim says. + +"That sounds fun, Tim. But where can we find some wood?" Sam asks. + +Tim thinks for a moment. He sees a fence around their yard. He has a clever idea. + +"Let's take some wood from the fence. No one will notice. Come on, Sam, follow me!" Tim says. + +He takes the hammer and some nails and walks to the fence. He starts to pull out a plank of wood with the hammer. + +"Wait, Tim, I don't think this is a good idea. The fence is there to keep us safe. What if someone comes in?" Sam says. + +He is scared and worried. + +"Stop being silly, Sam. It's just one plank. No one will care. Trust me, I know what I'm doing. I'm your big brother, after all." Tim says. + +He pulls harder and harder. He does not listen to Sam. + +Suddenly, the fence breaks. A loud noise scares Tim and Sam. They see a big hole in the fence. They also see a dog running towards them. The dog is angry and barks loudly. + +"Help, Tim, help! The dog is coming!" Sam cries. + +He drops the nails and runs away. Tim drops the hammer and follows him. They run into the house and slam the door. + +They are safe, but they are also in trouble. Their mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She sees the broken fence, the nails, the hammer, and the dog. She is very angry and disappointed. + +"Tim, Sam, what have you done? How could you be so careless and naughty? You could have hurt yourselves or the dog. You also damaged the fence. You know you are not supposed to play with nails and hammer. They are not toys. They are tools for grown-ups." She says. + +She scolds them and makes them apologize. She also makes them help her fix the fence. She calls the dog's owner and explains what happened. She says sorry and pays for the damage. + +Tim and Sam learn their lesson. They feel sorry and ashamed. They promise to never do it again. + +They also decide to listen to Sam more often. He is not silly. He is clever and careful. He knows how to recommend good ideas. He is a good brother. +Tommy loved to cut things with his scissors. He cut paper, he cut cloth, he cut his hair. He was very enthusiastic about cutting. He wanted to cut everything he saw. + +One day, he saw a big tree in the park. He thought it would be fun to cut the tree. He ran to the tree with his scissors and started to cut the bark. He did not know that the tree was very old and important. + +A man saw Tommy cutting the tree. He was very angry. He shouted at Tommy. "Stop! What are you doing? You can't cut this tree! This is a special tree. It has been here for a long time. It gives us shade and air and beauty. You are hurting the tree and the park!" + +Tommy was scared. He dropped his scissors and ran away. He did not understand why the man was angry. He thought he was just playing. + +The man picked up the scissors and looked at the tree. He saw a small cut on the bark. He was relieved. The cut was not deep. The tree would heal. He hoped that Tommy would learn to respect the trees and not cut them again. He hoped that Tommy would find a better way to use his scissors. +Lily liked to play with her shapes. She had many shapes in different colors and sizes. She could make a house, a car, a flower, or anything she wanted. She was very creative. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox, and a lot of other kids. She wanted to play with them, but she was shy. She held her shapes in her hands. + +Then, she saw a boy with a red hat. He smiled at her and said, "Hi, I'm Sam. Do you want to play with me?" Lily nodded and followed him to the sandbox. He had a bucket and a shovel. He said, "Look, I can make a castle with the sand. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I can help you. I have shapes. We can make windows and doors and flags for the castle." She showed him her shapes and they started to work together. They had fun and made a beautiful castle. They also made friends. + +Lily was happy. She liked Sam. He liked her shapes. He said, "You are very creative. Can I have one of your shapes?" Lily said, "Yes, you can have one. Which one do you want?" Sam said, "I like the blue star. It is my favorite shape." Lily said, "OK, you can have the blue star. But you have to remember me. I am Lily. We are friends." Sam said, "I will remember you, Lily. We are friends. Thank you for the blue star." They hugged and said goodbye. + +Lily went home with her mom and dad. She told them about Sam and the castle and the blue star. She said, "I had fun today. I made a new friend. He has my blue star. He will remember me." Her mom and dad said, "We are proud of you, Lily. You are very creative and kind. We love you." Lily said, "I love you too." She smiled and hugged them. She was happy. +Lily and Max were going to the cabin with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They liked the cabin. It had a big fireplace, a cozy sofa and many books. They also liked the woods around the cabin. They could see animals, flowers and stars. + +When they got to the cabin, Mom and Dad said they had to unpack and make dinner. Lily and Max wanted to help, but they also wanted to play. Mom said they could play outside for a little while, but they had to be careful and stay close. She gave them each a whistle and said, "If you need us, blow the whistle and we will come. And don't forget to wear your hats and gloves. It's cold outside." + +Lily and Max put on their hats and gloves and ran outside. They saw a big snowman that someone had made. They decided to make another one next to it. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They found a carrot, a scarf and some buttons to make the face and the clothes. They were having fun. + +"Look, our snowman is done!" Lily said. "He looks nice. What should we name him?" + +"Let's name him Bob," Max said. "He looks like a Bob." + +"OK, Bob it is," Lily said. "Hi, Bob. We are Lily and Max. We are your friends." + +They hugged the snowman and smiled. Then they heard a whistle. It was Mom. She was calling them for dinner. + +"Come on, Lily and Max. It's time to eat. We made soup and bread. It's warm and yummy," Mom said. + +Lily and Max blew their whistles back and said, "OK, Mom. We are coming. Bye, Bob. We will see you tomorrow." + +They ran to the cabin and took off their hats and gloves. They smelled the soup and bread. They were hungry. They sat down at the table and thanked Mom and Dad for the food. + +"Did you have fun outside?" Dad asked. + +"Yes, we did," Lily said. "We made a snowman. His name is Bob. He is our friend." + +"That's nice," Dad said. "You know, you remind me of when I was a kid. I also liked to make snowmen with my sister. We had a lot of fun." + +"Really?" Max said. "Did you also name your snowmen?" + +"Sure, we did," Dad said. "We named them after our favorite characters from books and movies. Do you want to hear some of their names?" + +"Yes, please," Lily and Max said. + +Dad smiled and told them some stories about his snowmen. They laughed and listened. They felt happy and warm. They liked the cabin. It was like a home. +Anna and Ben are friends. They go to school together. They like to play with blocks and cars and dolls. One day, they find a big red car in the corner of the classroom. It has four wheels and a shiny door. Anna and Ben want to play with the red car. + +"Can we play with the red car?" Anna asks the teacher. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful. The red car is old and broken. It does not move or make noise. You have to fix it first," the teacher says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They like to fix things. They take the red car to the table. They look for tools and parts. They find a hammer, a screwdriver, some nails, some wires and some batteries. They work hard to fix the red car. + +"Look, I fixed the wheel. It can spin now," Ben says. + +"Good job, Ben. I fixed the door. It can open and close now," Anna says. + +They keep fixing the red car. They fix the lights, the horn, the engine and the radio. They use the hammer, the screwdriver, the nails, the wires and the batteries. They are very smart and creative. + +"Wow, we fixed the red car. It can move and make noise now. It is like new," Anna says. + +"Let's try it. Let's go for a ride," Ben says. + +They put the red car on the floor. They push the button. The red car starts to move. It makes a loud vroom-vroom sound. It flashes its lights and honks its horn. It plays a happy song on the radio. Anna and Ben are very excited. They hop in the red car. They hold the steering wheel. They pretend to drive around the classroom. + +"Beep beep. We are going to the park," Anna says. + +"Vroom vroom. We are going to the zoo," Ben says. + +They have a lot of fun with the red car. They laugh and smile. They are proud of their work. They fixed the red car. They are the best friends. The teacher and the other kids clap and cheer for them. They are the stars of the school. +Jill and Ben were twins who liked to play with their dolls. They had a big box of clothes and shoes for their dolls, and they liked to dress them up in different ways. One day, they found a shiny red dress in the box that they had never seen before. It was very pretty and had a gold thread around the neck. + +"Wow, look at this dress!" Jill said. "Can I try it on my doll?" + +"OK, but be careful. It looks very old and thin," Ben said. + +Jill took the dress and put it on her doll. She tried to zip it up, but it was too tight. She pulled harder, but the dress did not fit. She heard a rip and saw the thread come loose. + +"Oh no, I broke the dress!" Jill cried. + +Ben came over and saw the dress. He whispered to Jill, "Don't worry, I have an idea. Let's go to Grandma's room. She has a needle and thread. Maybe she can fix it." + +Jill nodded and wiped her tears. They took the dress and their dolls and ran to Grandma's room. Grandma was sitting on her bed, reading a book. She smiled when she saw them. + +"Hello, my darlings. What are you doing here?" Grandma asked. + +"Grandma, we need your help. We found this dress in our box, and Jill tried to put it on her doll, but it was too small and it ripped. Can you fix it, please?" Ben said. + +Grandma looked at the dress and gasped. She recognized it as the dress she wore when she was a little girl. It was a gift from her mother, who had sewn it by hand. She felt a pang of nostalgia and sadness. + +"Oh, my. This is a very special dress. It was mine when I was your age. It has a lot of memories for me. I'm sorry it got torn," Grandma said. + +She took the dress and the needle and thread. She carefully stitched the rip and the thread back together. She made the dress look as good as new. + +"Here you go, my dears. The dress is fixed. You can keep it, but please be gentle with it. It is very old and fragile," Grandma said. + +She gave the dress to Jill, who hugged her and thanked her. Ben also thanked her and gave her a kiss. They put the dress on Jill's doll, and it fit perfectly. They admired how beautiful it looked. + +"Grandma, can you tell us a story about when you wore this dress?" Jill asked. + +"Of course, my sweet. Come, sit with me on the bed, and I'll tell you all about it," Grandma said. + +She opened her book and showed them a picture of herself as a little girl, wearing the red dress. She began to tell them a story about a long time ago, when she went to a party with her mother and met a boy who gave her a flower. Jill and Ben listened with wonder and curiosity, as Grandma's voice was like a soft whisper. They felt happy and loved, and they learned more about their Grandma and her past. They did not know that the dress was not the only thing that Grandma had fixed that day. She had also fixed a hole in her heart, that had been there for a long time. +Tom and Sue like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to be drivers and go to different places. Sometimes they race, sometimes they park, sometimes they honk. + +One day, they find a new car in their toy box. It is bigger and shinier than the other cars. It has a button on the side. Tom and Sue wonder what the button does. They decide to try it. + +"Can I be the driver?" Tom asks. + +"OK, but I get to push the button," Sue says. + +They get in the car and start to drive. They make engine noises and turn the wheel. They have fun. + +Sue pushes the button. The car makes a loud sound and starts to fly. Tom and Sue are surprised and excited. They see their house, their yard, their street from the air. They feel like birds. + +"Wow, this is not a regular car!" Tom says. + +"No, it is a special car!" Sue says. + +They fly around for a while, then land back in their toy box. They hug the car and thank it for the ride. + +They wonder what other surprises their toys have. +Anna liked to polish her toy piano. She wanted to be a musician when she grew up. She liked to play songs for her mom and dad. They always clapped and smiled. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Ben. He had a big guitar. He said he was a musician too. He asked Anna if she wanted to play with him. + +"Sure, I like music," Anna said. She brought her toy piano to his yard. Ben plugged his guitar into a loud speaker. He started to play. He made a lot of noise. It hurt Anna's ears. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Anna cried. "That is terrible music! You are not a musician! You are just noisy!" + +Ben was angry. He said, "You don't know anything about music! Your toy piano is silly! You are not a musician either! You are just a baby!" + +Anna was sad. She picked up her toy piano and ran back to her house. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She wanted to polish her toy piano and play her songs for her mom and dad. They always liked her music. They always made her happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play pretend. Today they are playing circus. Lily is the clown and Ben is the lion. + +They make a stage with a big box and a blanket. They put on funny hats and clothes. Lily has a red nose and Ben has a brown mane. + +Lily says, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the circus! Please pay with your smiles and claps. Now, let me introduce the bravest lion in the world, Ben!" + +Ben roars and jumps out of the box. He runs around the stage and pretends to bite Lily's leg. Lily screams and laughs. She tickles Ben's belly and makes him roll over. + +The twins hear their mom calling them for lunch. They bow and say, "Thank you for watching our show. We hope you had fun. See you next time!" + +They leave the stage and run to the kitchen. They hug their mom and tell her about their circus. Mom smiles and says, "You are very creative and talented. I'm proud of you. Now, wash your hands and enjoy your lunch. It's your favorite, mac and cheese!" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yay!" They wash their hands and sit at the table. They eat their lunch and talk about their next show. They think of more tricks and jokes. They love to play pretend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were magicians and do tricks for each other. Tom had a big cabinet with a door and a hole in the back. He said he could make Lily disappear and reappear. + +"Watch me perform a magic trick!" Tom said. "Lily, go inside the cabinet and close the door. I will say some magic words and you will vanish!" + +Lily nodded and climbed into the cabinet. She was a little scared, but she trusted Tom. She closed the door and waited. + +Tom waved his hands and said, "Abracadabra, alakazam, Lily is gone, yes she am!" He opened the door and showed the empty cabinet to the air. He pretended there was a crowd clapping and cheering. + +"Wow, Tom, you are amazing!" he said to himself. "But how will you bring Lily back?" + +He closed the door and said, "Abracadabra, alakazam, Lily is back, yes she am!" He opened the door again and expected to see Lily smiling. + +But Lily was not there. She had crawled out of the hole in the back of the cabinet and hid behind the sofa. She wanted to surprise Tom and make him think she really disappeared. + +Tom was shocked. He looked inside the cabinet and saw the hole. He realized Lily had tricked him. He felt silly and angry. + +"Lily, where are you?" he shouted. "That's not fair! You ruined my trick!" + +Lily giggled and jumped out from behind the sofa. She ran to Tom and hugged him. + +"Sorry, Tom, I was just joking!" she said. "You are a great magician, but I am a tough one too!" + +Tom smiled and hugged her back. He forgave her and said, "You are a smart and funny sister, Lily. I love you." + +They laughed and decided to do another trick together. They had fun playing as magicians. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play together in Lily's room. Lily has a big bookcase with many books and toys. Ben likes to look at the books and learn new words. + +One day, they are playing with a puzzle on the floor. Lily wants to find a picture of a dog to show Ben. She thinks she has a book with a dog on the cover. She gets up and goes to the bookcase. She tries to reach the book, but it is too high. She stands on her toes and stretches her arm, but she still cannot touch it. + +"Ben, can you help me?" she asks. "I want to get that book with the dog. Can you see it?" + +Ben looks at the bookcase and sees the book. He is taller than Lily, so he thinks he can get it. He walks over to the bookcase and stands next to Lily. He reaches up and grabs the book. He pulls it out, but he does not realize that the book is heavy and there are other books behind it. The books start to fall and make a loud noise. + +"Watch out!" Lily shouts. She jumps back and covers her head. Ben drops the book and does the same. The books hit the floor and some of them hit the puzzle. The puzzle breaks into pieces and scatters everywhere. + +Lily and Ben are scared and sad. They look at the mess and do not know what to do. They hear footsteps and see Lily's mom coming into the room. She sees the books and the puzzle and frowns. + +"What happened here?" she asks. "Did you make this mess?" + +Lily and Ben feel guilty and ashamed. They lower their heads and do not say anything. They think Lily's mom will be angry and punish them. + +But Lily's mom is not angry. She is a kind and dependable mom. She knows that Lily and Ben are good kids and they did not mean to make trouble. She smiles and hugs them. + +"It's okay, my loves," she says. "I know you were just trying to get a book. But you have to be careful with the bookcase. It is not very stable and the books can fall easily. Next time, ask me for help, okay?" + +Lily and Ben nod and say sorry. They hug Lily's mom and thank her. They help her pick up the books and the puzzle. They learn a new word: realize. They realize that they are lucky to have a dependable mom and a best friend. They also realize that they still love books and puzzles, even if they make a mess sometimes. +Lily and Max loved to go to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand, splash in the water, and look for shells and rocks. One day, they saw something incredible in the water. It was a jellyfish! + +The jellyfish was big and round, and it had long, thin arms that moved in the waves. It was also very shiny. It looked like it had tiny lights inside it that made it glow. Lily and Max thought it was beautiful and wanted to touch it. + +But mom and dad told them to be careful. They said that jellyfish can sting and hurt people with their arms. They said that jellyfish are not toys, but animals that live in the ocean. They said that Lily and Max should admire them from a distance, but not touch them or bother them. + +Lily and Max listened to their mom and dad. They stayed away from the jellyfish, but they watched it with wonder. They saw how it shone in the sun and in the water. They saw how it moved gracefully and gently. They saw how it was different from anything else they had ever seen. + +They learned that the ocean was full of incredible things, and that they should respect and protect them. They also learned that they could enjoy them with their eyes and their imagination. They decided that the jellyfish was their favorite thing at the beach, and that they would always remember it. +Lisa was very tired. She had a long day at school. She learned many new things, but she also had to do a lot of work. She wanted to go home and play with her toys. + +When she got home, she saw her mom in the living room. Her mom had a big smile on her face. She had a surprise for Lisa. + +"Hi, Lisa! How was your day?" her mom asked. + +"It was okay, but I'm very tired," Lisa said. + +"Well, I have something that will make you feel better. I got a new supply of massage oil. Do you want a massage?" + +Lisa's eyes lit up. She loved massages. They made her feel relaxed and happy. She nodded eagerly. + +"Yes, please, mom! I want a massage!" + +"Okay, then. Come here and lie down on the couch. I'll give you a nice massage with the new oil. It smells like flowers and oranges." + +Lisa did as her mom said. She lay down on the couch and closed her eyes. Her mom poured some oil on her hands and rubbed them together. Then she started to massage Lisa's back, shoulders, arms and legs. She used gentle and smooth strokes. She also talked to Lisa in a soft voice. + +"How do you like the massage, Lisa? Does it feel good?" + +"It feels very good, mom. I like the new oil. It smells nice. You are the best mom ever." + +"I'm glad you like it, Lisa. You are the best daughter ever. You work hard at school and you are very kind and smart. I'm proud of you." + +"Thank you, mom. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lisa." + +Lisa felt warm and cozy. She felt her tiredness melt away. She felt her mom's love and care. She smiled and hugged her mom. She was very happy. +Tom and Mia love to play with water. They have a big hose in the garden. They can spray water from the hose. They can make the water go wide or thin. They can make the water go high or low. + +One day, they see a rainbow in the sky. It has many colors. It is amazing. They want to make a rainbow with the hose. They ask Mom for help. + +"Mom, can we make a rainbow with the hose?" Tom says. + +"Sure, you can try. You need to spray the water in the sun. Then you can see the colors in the water." Mom says. + +Tom and Mia take turns to spray the water in the sun. They see the colors in the water. They see red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. They are happy. + +"Look, we made a rainbow!" Mia says. + +"It is amazing!" Tom says. + +They spray the water and make more rainbows. They have fun with the water and the colors. They thank Mom for helping them. They love to play with water. +Lily liked to swim in the pool. She had a thin swimsuit with pink flowers. She also had a big floaty that looked like a whale. She called it Wally. + +One day, Lily saw a boy in the pool. He had a thin swimsuit with blue stripes. He also had a big floaty that looked like a shark. He called it Sammy. + +Lily wanted to play with the boy and his floaty. She swam over to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. This is Wally. Can we be friends?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. This is Sammy. Sure, we can be friends. But you have to believe me. Sammy is a real shark. He can bite and swim fast. He is not a toy." + +Lily was scared. She did not believe him. She thought he was joking. She said, "No, he is not. He is a floaty. He is soft and has air inside. He cannot bite or swim fast. He is a toy." + +Ben was angry. He did not like that she did not believe him. He said, "Yes, he is. He is a real shark. Watch this." He pushed a button on his floaty. The floaty made a loud noise and moved its tail. It also opened its mouth and showed its teeth. + +Lily was very scared. She believed him now. She screamed and swam away. She hugged Wally and said, "Wally, help me. Sammy is a real shark. He wants to bite me." + +Ben laughed and said, "Ha ha, I got you. He is not a real shark. He is a floaty. He has a battery and a speaker inside. He cannot bite or swim fast. He is a toy." + +Lily was mad. She did not like that he tricked her. She said, "That was not funny. That was mean. You scared me. I don't want to be your friend." + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to scare her. He said, "I'm sorry. I was just playing. I don't want to be mean. I want to be your friend." + +Lily looked at him and said, "Really? You do?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Really. I do." + +Lily smiled and said, "OK. But no more tricks. OK?" + +Ben smiled and said, "OK. No more tricks. OK." + +They shook hands and said, "Friends." + +They played with their floaties and had fun. They learned to believe each other and be nice. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big bird with a long neck and a yellow beak. It was a goose. The goose had a nest with many eggs. + +"Look, eggs!" Tom said. He ran to the nest and picked up an egg. He wanted to see what was inside. + +"Tom, no!" Lily shouted. "That is the goose's egg. You have to be gentle. Maybe there is a baby goose inside." + +Tom did not listen. He shook the egg hard. He heard a crack. He opened the egg. There was no baby goose. There was only red and white stuff. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. He threw the egg on the ground. The goose saw what Tom did. It was angry. It honked loudly and chased Tom. + +"Help!" Tom cried. He ran away from the goose. He tripped and fell. He hurt his knee. + +Lily ran to Tom. She helped him get up. She saw his knee was bleeding. She felt sorry for him. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked. + +Tom nodded. He was scared and sad. He looked at the egg. He realized he did something bad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I'm sorry, goose. I did not mean to break your egg. I did not know it was dead." + +Lily hugged Tom. She forgave him. She knew he was sorry. + +The goose calmed down. It saw that Tom was sorry. It forgave him too. It went back to its nest. It still had many eggs. Maybe some of them had baby geese inside. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They learned to be careful with eggs. They learned to respect the goose and its nest. They learned to say sorry when they did something wrong. They decided to play with something else. They found a ball and a hoop. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a big sign. It says: "Festival tomorrow. Come and have fun!" + +"What is a festival?" Lily asks. + +Ben says: "A festival is when many people come together and do nice things. They sing, dance, eat, and play. It is very fun!" + +Lily and Ben want to go to the festival. They ask their moms and dads. Their moms and dads say yes. They are happy. + +The next day, they go to the festival with their moms and dads. The festival is in a big field. There are many tents, flags, and balloons. There are many people, too. Some people wear funny clothes. Some people play music. Some people make art. + +Lily and Ben see a big stage. There are some children on the stage. They are singing a song. The song is about uniting. It says: "We are all different, but we are all one. We can unite and have fun!" + +Lily and Ben like the song. They clap their hands. They want to sing, too. They go to the stage. They join the children. They sing the song. They feel warm in their hearts. + +The people in the field hear the song. They like the song, too. They clap their hands. They smile. They feel warm in their hearts, too. + +The festival is a happy place. Lily and Ben are happy, too. They have made new friends. They have united with many people. They have had fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They run to the sandbox and grab some toys. + +"Look, I made a castle!" Anna says, showing Ben her sand creation. + +"Wow, that's nice!" Ben says. He tries to make a castle too, but his sand falls apart. He feels sad. + +"Why can't I make a castle?" he asks Anna. + +Anna sees that Ben is sad. She wants to help him. She explains how to make a castle. + +"You need to use wet sand, not dry sand," she says. "Wet sand sticks together, dry sand does not. See, like this." She scoops some wet sand and presses it into a bucket. Then she flips the bucket over and lifts it up. A sand castle comes out. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben says. He tries to do the same. He scoops some wet sand and presses it into a bucket. Then he flips the bucket over and lifts it up. A sand castle comes out. + +"Yay, I did it!" he says. He smiles. + +Anna smiles too. She is happy that Ben is happy. They make more sand castles together. They have fun. + +Their moms watch them from a bench. They see that Anna and Ben are good friends. They are proud of them. They also see that the park is empty. There are no other kids around. + +"Maybe we should go home soon," one mom says. "It's getting late and cold." + +"OK, let's tell them," the other mom says. They walk to the sandbox and call their kids. + +"Anna, Ben, it's time to go home," they say. + +Anna and Ben look up. They see their moms. They see the sun going down. They see the empty park. + +"OK, mom," they say. They pack their toys and say goodbye to each other. + +"See you tomorrow, Anna," Ben says. + +"See you tomorrow, Ben," Anna says. + +They hug and wave. Then they go home with their moms. They are tired but happy. They had a good day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pile of leaves. They ran to the pile and jumped in. The leaves were crunchy and soft. + +"Look, Lily, I can kick the leaves!" Tom said. He kicked the leaves high in the air. They made a sound like rain. + +"Me too, Tom, me too!" Lily said. She kicked the leaves too. They laughed and clapped. + +But then they saw something strange. The air was white and wet. They could not see far. They felt cold and wet. + +"What is that, Tom?" Lily asked. She pointed to the white air. + +"That is mist, Lily. Mist is like water, but very small. It comes from the sky when it is cold." Tom said. He learned that from his mom. + +"Can we play with the mist, Tom?" Lily asked. She wanted to touch the mist. + +"OK, Lily, let's play with the mist. But we have to be careful. The mist can make us sick if we stay too long." Tom said. He put on his heavy coat. He gave Lily his hat. + +They ran to the mist. They waved their hands and made shapes. They blew the mist and made sounds. They had fun with the mist. + +But soon they felt very cold and wet. They shivered and sneezed. + +"Tom, I want to go home. I don't like the mist. It makes me cold and wet." Lily said. She hugged Tom. + +"OK, Lily, let's go home. The mist is not fun anymore. It makes us sick." Tom said. He hugged Lily. + +They ran back to the pile of leaves. They picked up their toys and bags. They said goodbye to the leaves and the mist. + +They went home with their mom. She gave them warm soup and hugs. She told them a story about the mist and the sun. + +They felt better and happy. They liked to play in the park. But they did not like the mist. They liked the sun. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a pretty blouse in the closet and put it on. It was pink and had flowers on it. She felt like a princess. + +She went to the living room to show her mom. But her mom was not there. She saw a note on the table. It said: "Lily, I have to leave for a while. Grandma is sick and I need to help her. I will be back soon. Love, Mom." + +Lily felt sad and scared. She did not want her mom to leave. She did not want her grandma to be sick. She wanted her mom to stay with her and play dress-up. + +She ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. She banged on it and cried. "Mom, mom, don't leave me! I need you!" + +She heard a voice from outside. It was her dad. He had just come home from work. He heard Lily's cries and unlocked the door. He saw her in the blouse and hugged her. + +"Lily, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" + +"Mom left me! She went to grandma's house! She said grandma is sick!" + +Dad looked at the note and sighed. He was troubled too. He did not know how bad grandma was. He wished he could go with mom and see her. + +He picked up Lily and carried her to the couch. He wiped her tears and kissed her. + +"Lily, mom did not leave you. She loves you very much. She just had to go and help grandma. Grandma is old and sometimes she gets sick. Mom will be back soon, I promise. And we can call her and talk to her, okay?" + +Lily nodded and sniffled. She hugged dad and felt a little better. She still missed mom, but she knew she was not alone. She had dad and the blouse. She hoped grandma would get better soon. She hoped mom would come back soon. She hoped they could all play dress-up together. +Lily loved her rubber duck. She played with it every day in the bath. She made it swim and splash and quack. She gave it a name: Ducky. + +One day, Lily's big brother Tom came into the bathroom. He saw Ducky on the edge of the tub. He thought it was funny to grab it and run away. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily shouted. She jumped out of the water and ran after Tom. She was wet and cold and angry. + +Tom ran into his room and slammed the door. He laughed and threw Ducky on his bed. He did not see the scissors on his pillow. + +Lily banged on the door. She wanted her Ducky back. She heard Tom scream. She heard a pop. She opened the door and saw Tom holding a flat Ducky. He had cut it by accident. + +Lily cried. She took the flat Ducky from Tom. She hugged it and said, "I'm sorry, Ducky. I love you." + +Tom felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean. I'll get you a new Ducky." + +Lily looked at Tom. She said, "No, thank you. I want this Ducky. He's still my Ducky." + +Tom smiled. He said, "Okay. He's still your Ducky. Can I play with you in the bath?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, you can. But be nice to Ducky." + +They went back to the bathroom. They played with the flat Ducky. They made him swim and splash and quack. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben like to play in the lake. They have a kayak that is red and yellow. They take turns to sit in the kayak and paddle with a stick. They are careful not to make the kayak tip over, because it is delicate and can break. + +One day, they see a big duck swimming in the lake. The duck has a green head and a brown body. It quacks loudly and splashes water with its feet. Lily and Ben want to see the duck up close. They decide to use the kayak to go near the duck. + +"Can I go first?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but be gentle," Ben says. He helps Lily get in the kayak and gives her the stick. He holds the kayak steady and pushes it into the water. + +Lily paddles slowly towards the duck. She is excited and curious. She says hello to the duck and tries to touch it. The duck does not like that. It flaps its wings and pecks at the kayak. It makes a hole in the delicate kayak. Water starts to get in the kayak. + +"Help! Help!" Lily cries. She is scared and wet. Ben runs to the shore and jumps in the water. He swims to Lily and grabs the kayak. He pulls it back to the land. He is angry and sad. + +"Look what you did!" he says to the duck. "You broke our kayak! It was our favorite toy!" + +The duck does not care. It swims away and quacks. Lily and Ben hug each other. They are glad they are safe. They go home and tell their mom what happened. She is glad they are OK. She says she will try to fix the kayak. She says they should not use the kayak to bother the duck. She says they should use the kayak to have fun and be careful. Lily and Ben say they are sorry and they understand. They say they love their mom and their kayak. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red car with a big motor that made a loud noise. Ben had a blue car with a small motor that was very quiet. + +"Look at my car, it is faster and stronger than yours!" Lily said to Ben. "Your car is slow and weak, it can't do anything!" + +Ben felt sad and hurt by Lily's words. He liked his car, it was graceful and smooth. He did not want to play with Lily anymore. He took his car and went to sit under a tree. + +Lily saw Ben leave and felt sorry. She did not mean to be mean to him, she was just having fun. She wanted to make up with him and be friends again. She took her car and followed him. + +"Ben, I'm sorry I said those things about your car," Lily said to Ben. "Your car is very nice, it is graceful and smooth. I like your car, and I like you. Can we play together again?" + +Ben looked at Lily and smiled. He was happy that she apologized and said nice things about his car. He liked her car, too, and he liked her. He nodded and said, "Yes, we can play together again. Thank you for being kind to me." + +Lily and Ben hugged and went back to play with their cars. They learned to support each other and appreciate their differences. They had more fun and became better friends. +Anna and Ben were playing in the dark. They had a flashlight and a big box. They took turns to push the box and hide inside. They liked to make funny noises and scare each other. + +"Boo!" Anna shouted, as she pushed the box towards Ben. Ben jumped and laughed. He grabbed the flashlight and shone it on Anna's face. "You look crazy!" he said. + +Anna stuck out her tongue and snatched the flashlight from Ben. She ran away with it and hid behind the sofa. "You can't catch me!" she taunted. + +Ben chased after her, but he tripped over a toy and fell down. He hurt his knee and started to cry. Anna heard him and felt sorry. She came out from behind the sofa and gave him the flashlight. "Are you okay?" she asked. + +Ben nodded and wiped his tears. He smiled and hugged Anna. "You are a good sister," he said. + +Anna hugged him back and turned on the flashlight. "Let's play something else," she suggested. + +They decided to make a fort with the box and the sofa. They used the flashlight to make shadows on the wall. They had fun and forgot about the dark. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Sara wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Come on, Tom, hurry!" Sara said. "We have some bread in our bag. Let's go to the pond and give it to the ducks and fish." + +Tom followed Sara, but he was not so sure. He saw a sign that said "No Swimming". He saw a fence around the pond. He saw a man with a hat and a whistle. + +"Sara, wait!" Tom said. "We are not allowed to go to the pond. It is not safe. There is a man who will be angry. And the water is deep. We can fall in and drown." + +Sara did not listen to Tom. She was too excited. She climbed over the fence and ran to the pond. She reached into her bag and took out some bread. She threw it into the water. The ducks and fish came closer. Sara smiled. + +"Look, Tom, look!" Sara said. "They like the bread. They are so cute. Come and join me." + +Tom shook his head. He stayed behind the fence. He was scared. He saw the man with the hat and the whistle. He saw him walking towards them. He saw him frowning. + +"Sara, come back!" Tom said. "The man is coming. He will be mad. He will tell us to go away. He will call our mom and dad. Please, Sara, come back!" + +But Sara did not hear Tom. She was too busy. She wanted to touch the ducks and fish. She leaned over the edge of the pond. She stretched out her hand. She lost her balance. She fell into the water. + +"Sara!" Tom screamed. "Sara!" + +The water was deep. Sara could not swim. She sank to the bottom. She could not breathe. She could not see. She could not hear. + +The man with the hat and the whistle heard Tom's scream. He ran to the pond. He saw Sara in the water. He jumped in and tried to save her. But it was too late. Sara was gone. + +Tom cried and cried. He wished he had stopped Sara. He wished he had listened to the sign. He wished he had stayed away from the pond. He wished he had never given Sara the bread. He wished he had never played in the park. He wished he had never been born. +Lily was a new girl in the class. She did not talk like the other kids. She used her hands to say things. That was sign. Lily felt sad and alone. She wanted to make friends. + +One day, Tom saw Lily sitting by herself. He wanted to play with her, but he did not know how to sign. He asked his teacher for help. The teacher showed him some signs. Tom learned how to say hello, how are you, and do you want to play. + +Tom went to Lily and signed hello. Lily looked up and smiled. She signed hello back. Tom signed how are you. Lily signed I am fine, thank you. Tom signed do you want to play. Lily nodded and signed yes, please. + +They went to the playground and had fun. They played on the slide, the swing, and the seesaw. They laughed and smiled. They became friends. + +The other kids saw Tom and Lily playing. They were curious and wanted to learn sign too. The teacher taught them some signs. They joined Tom and Lily and played together. They made a big sign that said welcome. They gave it to Lily. Lily was very happy. She felt welcome and loved. She hugged them and signed thank you. They hugged her back and signed you are welcome. + +The moral of the story is: sign is a way to communicate and make friends. Everyone can learn sign and be kind to others. Sign is not a barrier, but a bridge. +Tom and Lily liked to watch TV after school. They liked to see the lively animals and the funny people on the screen. They also liked to eat snacks and drink juice on the couch. + +One day, their mom had to go out for a while. She told them to be good and not to touch anything. She said she would be back soon. Tom and Lily nodded and said okay. + +But Tom was bored. He wanted to play with the TV. He saw a big button on the side. He wondered what it did. He decided to press it. + +The TV made a loud noise and a bright flash. Then it went dark. Tom and Lily were scared. They thought they broke the TV. They did not know what to do. They started to panic. + +They heard their mom's car in the driveway. They ran to their room and hid under the bed. They hoped their mom would not find out. They hoped the TV would work again. They wished they had listened to their mom. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. One day, it rains a lot. The park has many puddles. Anna and Ben want to jump in the puddles. + +"Look, Ben, a big puddle!" Anna says. She runs to the puddle and jumps in. Splash! The water is cold and wet. Anna laughs. + +"Wait for me, Anna!" Ben says. He runs after Anna and jumps in the puddle too. Splash! The water is cold and wet. Ben laughs. + +They jump and splash and have fun. They are playful and happy. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is Anna's mom. She is calling them. + +"Anna, Ben, time to go home!" she says. "It is getting dark and cold. You need to change your clothes and have dinner." + +Anna and Ben stop jumping. They look at each other. They do not want to go home. They want to play more. + +"Can we play a little more, mom?" Anna asks. She makes a sad face. + +"No, Anna, you can't," her mom says. "You are wet and dirty. You will catch a cold. Come on, let's go." + +Anna and Ben sigh. They walk out of the puddle. They follow Anna's mom. They are not playful and happy anymore. + +They return to Anna's house. They change their clothes and have dinner. They say goodbye to each other. + +"Maybe tomorrow we can play in the puddles again," Ben says. + +"Maybe," Anna says. She hopes it will rain again. She likes to play in the puddles with Ben. +Lily and Sam liked to play with blocks. They made towers and bridges and castles with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks. + +One day, they wanted to make the tallest tower ever. They stacked the blocks higher and higher on the floor. They used all the blocks they had. The tower was taller than Lily and Sam. + +"Wow, look at our tower!" Lily said. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Sam said. "But I want to make it bigger. I see some more blocks on the shelf. I will get them." + +Sam climbed on a chair and tried to reach the blocks on the shelf. But the chair was wobbly and the shelf was high. Sam lost his balance and fell off the chair. He bumped into the tower and made it fall down. The blocks crashed on the floor and made a loud noise. + +"Sam, are you okay?" Lily asked. She ran to Sam and hugged him. + +"I'm okay, Lily," Sam said. He rubbed his head. "But our tower is gone. I'm sorry. I broke it." + +"It's okay, Sam," Lily said. "The tower was just blocks. They are harmless. They can't hurt you. We can make another tower later. But you are my brother. You are more important than any tower. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily," Sam said. He smiled and hugged her back. + +They picked up the blocks and put them back in the box. They decided to play something else. They were happy to have each other. +Lily and Ben are playing with a big box. They want to make a house with it. They cut a door and some windows with scissors. They draw flowers and stars with crayons. They are happy with their house. + +But then, Tom comes. Tom is older and bigger than Lily and Ben. He is not nice. He says, "This is my box now. Go away!" He pushes Lily and Ben out of the house. He laughs and goes inside. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They want their house back. They think of a plan. They say, "Tom, we have a game for you. Do you want to play?" Tom says, "What game?" He is curious. + +Lily and Ben say, "It is a twist game. You have to twist your body like a snake. If you can twist more than us, you win. But if you twist less, you lose. And if you lose, you have to give us the box back. Do you agree?" Tom says, "Yes, I agree. I can twist better than you. I will win." + +They start the game. Lily and Ben twist their bodies a little bit. They pretend to be tired. They say, "Wow, this is hard. We can't twist anymore." Tom says, "Ha, ha, you are weak. I can twist more. Watch me." He twists his body a lot. He twists his arms and legs and neck and back. He twists so much that he gets stuck in the box. He can't move. He says, "Help, help. I can't get out. Let me go." + +Lily and Ben smile. They say, "You lose, Tom. You twist too much. You are not wise. You are silly. We win. This is our box. Bye, bye." They take the box and leave. Tom cries and shouts. He is sorry. He learns a lesson. He should not be mean to others. He should share and be kind. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many green leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we climb the tree, Sara?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, let's climb the tree, Tom. It looks fun!" Sara said. + +They held hands and walked to the tree. They found a low branch and tried to pull themselves up. But they could not reach the branch. It was too high. + +They looked around and saw a rope hanging from the branch. The rope had a big knot at the end. Sara had an idea. + +"Look, Tom, a rope! We can use the rope to climb the tree!" Sara said. + +She grabbed the rope and pulled it down. She tied the knot around her waist and asked Tom to push her up. Tom pushed her up and she reached the branch. She smiled and waved at Tom. + +"Come on, Tom, I will pull you up!" Sara said. + +She pulled the rope and Tom tied the knot around his waist. She pulled him up and he reached the branch. They hugged and looked at the sky. They saw many birds and clouds. They felt happy. + +They wondered what else they could see from the tree. They wondered how high they could go. They wondered how long they could stay. + +They did not see the man who owned the tree. He was angry. He did not like children playing on his tree. He did not like children using his rope. He came to the tree and shouted. + +"Hey, you kids, get down from my tree! That is my rope! You have no right to use it!" He said. + +Sara and Tom were scared. They did not know the man. They did not know he owned the tree. They did not know he owned the rope. They did not mean to make him angry. + +They untied the knot and let go of the rope. They climbed down the branch and ran to the ground. They apologized to the man. + +"Sorry, sir, we did not know it was your tree. We did not know it was your rope. We just wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. We will not do it again." They said. + +The man was still angry. He took the rope and walked away. He did not accept their apology. He did not care about their feelings. He only cared about his things. + +Sara and Tom felt sad. They learned a lesson. They learned that they should not use things that belong to others without asking. They learned that they should respect other people's property. They learned that they should be careful when they wonder. +Anna and her mom went to the grocery store. They needed to buy some food for dinner. Anna liked to help her mom. She put some apples, carrots, and cheese in the cart. + +"Can we take some cookies too?" Anna asked. + +"OK, but only one pack," her mom said. "We have to be fast. It is almost time to go home." + +Anna saw a big pack of cookies with chocolate chips. She wanted it very much. She reached for it and put it in the cart. + +"Anna, that is too many cookies," her mom said. "We only need one pack. Put it back, please." + +But Anna did not want to put it back. She wanted to take it home. She held the pack of cookies tight. + +"No, I want it!" Anna said. She started to cry. + +Her mom was not happy. She took the pack of cookies from Anna and put it back on the shelf. + +"Anna, stop crying. You are being naughty. You can have one cookie when we get home, but not the whole pack. Now, let's go. We have to pay and leave." + +Anna was sad and angry. She did not want to go. She wanted the cookies. She kicked and screamed. + +"Anna, calm down. You are making a scene. Everyone is looking at us. Come on, let's go," her mom said. + +She took Anna's hand and pulled her to the cashier. Anna still cried, but not as loud. She knew she had to go. She hoped her mom would still give her one cookie when they got home. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, it is very cold and there is ice on the ground. Ben and Sam want to slide on the ice. + +"Look, ice!" Ben says. "Let's slide on it!" + +"OK!" Sam says. "But we need to tie our shoes first. We don't want to fall." + +They sit on a bench and tie their shoes. They make sure the laces are not loose. Then they run to the ice. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Ben says. He slides on the ice with his feet. He feels the wind on his face. + +"Be careful!" Sam says. He slides behind Ben. He tries to catch up with him. + +But then, Ben sees something. It is a big rock on the ice. He tries to stop, but he can't. He slides into the rock. He bumps his head. He falls down. + +"Ow!" Ben says. He holds his head. He feels pain. + +"Ben, are you OK?" Sam says. He slides to Ben. He helps him get up. + +"I'm OK," Ben says. "But my head hurts. And the rock is dull. It is not shiny like the ice." + +"Let's go home," Sam says. "We can put some ice on your head. It will make it feel better." + +"OK," Ben says. He nods. He is sad. He liked sliding on the ice. + +They walk to their homes. They hold hands. They are still friends. +Ben and his mom are going on a big plane to see grandma. They have bags and toys and books. They are happy and excited. They walk to a man who has a desk and a computer. The man says, "Hello, can I see your passports, please?" + +Mom gives the man her passport and Ben's passport. The man looks at them and smiles. He says, "You are going to Canada, that's a nice place. How long are you staying there?" Mom says, "We are staying for two weeks. We are visiting my mom, she lives in a farm with cows and chickens." The man says, "That sounds fun. Do you like animals, Ben?" Ben nods. He likes animals a lot. He wants to see the cows and the chickens and pet them. + +The man gives back the passports and says, "Have a good trip. You can go to the gate now." Mom says, "Thank you, sir. Come on, Ben, let's go." They walk to the gate and wait for the plane. Ben sees other people with bags and toys and books. He sees a girl who has a doll. He wants to play with her. He walks to her and says, "Hi, I'm Ben. What's your name?" The girl says, "I'm Lily. This is my doll, her name is Rosie." Ben says, "Can I see your doll?" Lily says, "Yes, you can. Do you have a toy?" Ben says, "Yes, I have a car. It's red and fast." He shows her his car. + +They play with the doll and the car. They are happy and friendly. They share their toys and books. They talk about the plane and the farm and the animals. They become friends. Mom watches them and smiles. She is glad that Ben has a friend. She thinks that the trip will be fun and easy. + +But then, something bad happens. Lily's mom comes and says, "Lily, we have to go. Our plane is leaving soon. Say goodbye to your friend." Lily says, "But mom, I want to play with Ben. He's my friend. Can we stay?" Lily's mom says, "No, we can't. We have to go to another country. We have different passports. Come on, hurry up." She takes Lily's hand and pulls her away. + +Lily cries. She says, "Bye, Ben. I'll miss you. You can keep my doll. She likes you." She gives him her doll and hugs him. Ben cries too. He says, "Bye, Lily. I'll miss you too. You can keep my car. It likes you." He gives her his car and hugs her back. They are sad and helpless. They don't want to leave each other. They don't understand why they have to go to different places. + +Mom comes and hugs Ben. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I know you're sad. But you have to say goodbye to Lily. She has to go to another plane. We have to go to our plane. Maybe you'll see her again someday. You can write to her and send her pictures. She's your friend, and friends don't forget each other." Ben nods. He wipes his tears and holds his doll. He says, "OK, mom. I'll write to Lily. I'll send her pictures. She's my friend, and I don't forget her." Mom smiles and kisses him. She says, "That's good, Ben. You're a brave and kind boy. Come on, let's go to our plane. Grandma is waiting for us. She'll be happy to see you and your doll." Ben nods. He walks with mom to their plane. He looks back and waves to Lily. Lily waves back and holds his car. They are still sad, but they are also hopeful. They hope that they will see each other again someday. They hope that they will play with the doll and the car again. They hope that they will be happy and friendly again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They bring their lunch boxes. Tom has a sandwich and a banana. Sam has a cheese stick and an apple. + +"Can I have some of your cheese?" Tom asks Sam. + +"OK, but you have to trade me some of your sandwich," Sam says. + +They trade their food and eat. Tom likes the cheese. Sam likes the sandwich. But then, Sam sees the banana. + +"Can I have some of your banana?" Sam asks Tom. + +"Sorry, no. I like bananas. They are sweet and soft," Tom says. + +Sam feels sad. He wants the banana. He does not like the apple. It is hard and sour. + +"Please, Tom. I will trade you my apple," Sam says. + +"No, thank you. I do not like apples. They are hard and sour," Tom says. + +Sam starts to cry. He is hungry and unhappy. Tom sees Sam crying. He feels sorry for Sam. He is his friend. + +"OK, Sam. Do not cry. You can have some of my banana. I will trade you for your apple," Tom says. + +Sam stops crying. He smiles. He is happy. He trades his apple for some of the banana. They eat. They share their food. They are friends. They hug. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend," Sam says. + +"You are welcome, Sam. You are a good friend, too," Tom says. + +They finish their lunch. They play with their cars and balls. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the mud. They make mud pies and mud castles. They laugh and have fun. + +But then the sun comes out. The sun is very hot. The mud starts to dry. It becomes hard and sticky. Tom and Sam cannot make mud pies and mud castles anymore. They are sad. + +They try to walk back to their house. But their boots are stuck in the mud. They pull and pull, but they cannot get them out. They are helpless. They cry and call for help. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They come to the mud. They see Tom and Sam. They are not angry. They are kind. They help them get their boots out. They hug them and take them to the house. + +They wash their boots and their clothes. They give them clean clothes and warm milk. They tell them stories and make them laugh. Tom and Sam are happy. They love Mom and Dad. They say thank you and sorry. They promise to be careful next time. +Lily was very enthusiastic about her birthday cake. She had helped Mommy make it with eggs, flour, sugar and chocolate. She had put sprinkles and candles on top. She could not wait to taste it. + +But when it was time to sing happy birthday and blow the candles, Lily saw that her little brother Tommy had already taken a big bite of the cake. He had chocolate all over his face and hands. He was smiling and saying "yum yum". + +Lily was very angry. She shouted at Tommy. "That's my cake! You are a bad boy! You have to share!" + +Tommy did not want to share. He said "No, it's my cake! I like it! Go away!" + +Mommy came and saw what happened. She was not happy. She said to Tommy "You have to say sorry to Lily. You have to give her a piece of the cake. It's her birthday, not yours." + +Tommy did not like that. He started to cry. He said "But I want the cake! It's so good!" + +Mommy said "You can have some cake, but you have to be nice to your sister. She made the cake for everyone. You have to be polite and generous." + +Tommy thought about it. He did not want to make Mommy sad. He did not want to make Lily sad. He liked cake, but he also liked his sister. He said "Okay, I'm sorry Lily. Here, you can have some cake. Happy birthday." + +Lily smiled. She said "Thank you Tommy. That's very kind of you. Do you want to help me blow the candles?" + +Tommy nodded. He said "Yes, please. That sounds fun." + +They hugged and kissed. They blew the candles together. They tasted the cake. It was delicious. They were happy. Mommy was happy too. She said "I'm proud of you both. You are good children. I love you." +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a bright butterfly flying in the air. They want to see where it goes. + +"Let's follow the butterfly!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run after the butterfly. They see it land on a flower, then fly away again. They follow it across the grass, over the bridge, and into the woods. + +They see a trail of bright things on the ground. They are shiny stones, colorful feathers, and sparkly beads. + +"Wow, look at these!" Anna says. + +"Maybe the butterfly left them for us!" Ben says. + +They pick up some of the bright things and put them in their pockets. They follow the trail deeper into the woods. They hope to find the butterfly again. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they also like to play with Mom's phone. Mom's phone has games and songs and pictures. + +One day, Mom is busy in the kitchen. She puts her phone on the table. Lily and Max see the phone. They both want the phone. + +"Me first!" Lily says. She runs to the table and grabs the phone. + +"No, me first!" Max says. He runs after Lily and tries to take the phone. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She hears the twins fighting. She comes to the table and takes the phone from Lily and Max. "You have to share the phone. And you have to be patient. You can each have a turn, but only for a little while." + +Lily and Max are sad. They both want the phone now. They look at Mom with big eyes. + +"Please, Mom, can we have the phone?" they say together. + +Mom smiles. She knows they are good kids. She gives them a hug and a kiss. + +"Okay, you can have the phone. But you have to take turns. And you have to say thank you. And you have to give the phone back when I say so. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nod. They say thank you to Mom. They decide to play a game together on the phone. They are happy. They are patient. They are good twins. +Lily was going to the park with her mom. She put on her red coat with a zipper. She liked her coat. It was warm and comfortable. + +"Mom, can you help me zip my coat?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Here, let me show you how to do it." Mom said. She took Lily's hand and guided it to the zipper. "You have to hold the zipper with one hand and pull the slider with the other hand. Like this. See?" + +Lily watched and tried to do the same. She held the zipper and pulled the slider. It was hard at first, but she did it. She zipped her coat all the way up to her chin. + +"I did it! I zipped my coat!" Lily said proudly. + +"Good job, Lily! You are so smart and brave. Now you are ready to go to the park and have fun." Mom said. She kissed Lily's cheek and took her hand. + +They walked to the park together. Lily was happy. She zipped her coat. +Anna had a wish. She wanted to be normal. She did not like her glasses. They made her eyes look big and funny. She did not like her braces. They made her teeth hurt and shiny. She did not like her hair. It was curly and messy. + +One day, she found a magic wand in her room. It was pink and sparkly. She was very happy. She thought the wand could make her wish come true. She put the wand in her hand and said, "I wish I was normal. I wish I had no glasses, no braces, and straight hair." + +But nothing happened. The wand did not work. Anna was sad. She threw the wand on the floor and cried. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her room. She saw the wand and the tears. She hugged Anna and said, "Why are you crying, my sweetie? What is wrong?" + +Anna told her mom about her wish. She said, "I want to be normal, mom. I don't like how I look. I want to be like the other kids." + +Her mom smiled and said, "But you are normal, Anna. You are normal and special and beautiful. Your glasses help you see better. Your braces make your teeth straighter. Your hair is unique and lovely. You don't need a magic wand to change who you are. You are perfect the way you are." + +Anna looked at her mom and felt better. She wiped her tears and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are right. I don't need a magic wand. I just need you." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are my wish come true." +Tom and Lily were playing in the barn. They liked to hide in the hay and pretend they were spies. They had a secret code to talk to each other. They would whisper in each other's ears. + +One day, they heard a loud noise from the other side of the barn. It sounded like a big animal. They were scared. They whispered to each other. + +"What is that?" Tom whispered. + +"I don't know. Maybe a cow or a horse," Lily whispered. + +They decided to peek from their hiding spot. They saw a big rat. It was bigger than a cat. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It was eating something on the floor. It was a dead chicken. + +"Yuck!" Tom whispered. + +"Shh! Don't let it hear us!" Lily whispered. + +But it was too late. The rat heard them. It turned its head and saw them. It snarled and ran towards them. It wanted to eat them too. + +Tom and Lily screamed. They tried to run away. But the rat was faster. It caught them and bit them. It hurt a lot. They cried and cried. But no one heard them. No one came to help them. + +The rat ate them. They were dead too. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they go with Mom and Dad to a big hotel. The hotel has many rooms, a pool, and a big garden. + +Tom and Mia want to swim in the pool, but Mom says they have to wait. They have to eat lunch first, and then rest in their room. Tom and Mia are not happy. They are not patient. They want to swim now. + +They start to fight. Tom says, "I want to swim first. You are slow and boring." Mia says, "No, I want to swim first. You are mean and selfish." They push and pull each other. Mom and Dad are angry. They say, "Stop fighting. You are making noise and trouble. You have to share and be kind." + +Tom and Mia feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We will not fight anymore. We will be good and patient." Mom and Dad smile. They say, "That's good. We love you both. Now, let's eat lunch and then we can swim together." Tom and Mia hug Mom and Dad. They are happy. They go to eat lunch and then they swim in the pool. They have fun and they do not fight. They enjoy the big hotel. +Anna was an adventurous girl who liked to dress up in different costumes. She had a big box of clothes in her room that she could choose from. One day, she decided to dress up as a pirate and go on a treasure hunt. + +She put on a blue shirt, a red scarf, a black hat and a wooden sword. She looked at herself in the mirror and said, "Arrr, matey, I'm the fiercest pirate in the land!" She grabbed a map that she had drawn herself and ran downstairs. + +She saw her mom in the kitchen and said, "Mom, I'm going on a treasure hunt. Can I have some cookies for the road?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, honey, but be careful and don't go too far. And remember to be back before dinner." + +Anna nodded and took some cookies from the jar. She said, "Thank you, mom. I'll be back soon with a lot of gold and jewels." She ran outside and followed her map. She crossed the street, climbed the fence, went through the woods and reached the lake. She saw a big rock that looked like a skull. She said, "This must be the spot. The treasure is under the skull." + +She ran towards the rock, but she didn't see the hole in the ground. She tripped and fell into the hole. She screamed, "Help, help, I'm stuck!" She dropped her sword and her map. She looked around and saw that the hole was dark and deep. She was scared and wished she had stayed home. + +She heard a voice from above. It was her dad. He had heard her scream and came to rescue her. He said, "Anna, are you okay? Don't worry, I'm here to help you. Grab my hand and I'll pull you out." He reached down and lifted her out of the hole. He hugged her and said, "You're safe now, sweetie. What were you doing here?" + +Anna said, "I was looking for treasure, dad. I was a pirate. But I fell into a trap. I'm sorry, dad. I was too adventurous." Her dad said, "It's okay, Anna. I'm glad you're okay. But next time, be more careful and don't go too far. And maybe you can try a different costume. How about a princess or a fairy?" + +Anna said, "Maybe, dad. But can I keep the blue shirt? I like it." Her dad said, "Sure, Anna. You can keep the blue shirt. It suits you. Now let's go home and have some dinner. And maybe we can watch a pirate movie together." Anna said, "Okay, dad. That sounds fun. Thank you, dad. I love you." Her dad said, "I love you too, Anna. You're my little adventurer." They walked home, holding hands. +Anna likes to walk with her mom and dad in the park. She sees many flowers that are red, yellow, pink and blue. She likes to smell them and touch them. She asks her mom, "What are these flowers called?" + +Her mom says, "These are roses, daisies, tulips and forget-me-nots. They are very pretty, aren't they?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, they are. How do they grow?" + +Her dad says, "They grow from seeds that are planted in the ground. They need water, sun and air to grow. When they are ready, they bloom. That means they open up and show their colors and shapes." + +Anna says, "Wow, that is amazing. Can I grow flowers too?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, you can. We can buy some seeds and a pot and some soil. You can plant them in the pot and put it on the balcony. You can water them every day and watch them grow and bloom." + +Anna says, "That sounds fun. I want to grow flowers like these. Can we go and buy some seeds now?" + +Her mom says, "Okay, let's go. But first, let's say goodbye to the flowers." + +Anna says, "Bye, flowers. Thank you for being so pretty. I hope you have a good day." + +She waves to the flowers and holds her mom's and dad's hands. They walk to the store to buy some seeds. Anna is happy and excited. She can't wait to grow her own flowers. She hopes they will be as pretty as the ones in the park. She thinks growing flowers is not hard, but fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a picture of a cow and a cone on it. It was the ice cream truck. They ran to their mom and asked for some money. + +"Can we have ice cream, please?" they said. + +"Okay, but only one each, and don't make a mess," their mom said. She gave them some coins and watched them go to the truck. + +Lily and Ben each chose a different flavor. Lily picked strawberry and Ben picked chocolate. They licked their cones happily and thanked the man in the truck. + +They walked back to their mom, but on the way, they saw a big dog. It was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It was a fierce dog. It barked loudly and ran towards them. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped their cones and ran to their mom. The dog chased them and tried to bite them. + +"Help, help!" they cried. + +Their mom heard them and ran to them. She picked them up and hugged them. She shouted at the dog and scared it away. + +"Are you okay, my darlings?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom, we're okay," they said. + +"I'm sorry you lost your ice cream," she said. + +"That's okay, mom, we don't want ice cream anymore," they said. + +They hugged their mom and went home. They learned to be careful of fierce dogs. They also learned that nothing was sweeter than their mom's love. +Anna and Ben were playing on the porch with their toys. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Anna had a rare toy that looked like a unicorn. She loved it very much and did not want to share it with anyone. + +"Can I play with your unicorn?" Ben asked Anna. + +"No, it is mine. You have your own toys," Anna said. + +"But I like your unicorn. It is pretty and shiny. Please, let me have a turn," Ben said. + +"No, go away. You might break it or lose it," Anna said. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with the unicorn too. He thought Anna was being mean and selfish. He decided to take the unicorn when Anna was not looking. He grabbed it and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back! That is not yours!" Anna shouted. She chased after Ben. + +They ran around the porch, yelling and pulling the unicorn. They did not see that their mom was coming out of the house. She saw them fighting and was not happy. + +"Stop it, both of you! What is going on here?" she asked. + +They stopped and looked at their mom. They both tried to explain why they wanted the unicorn. + +"Anna, I know you love your unicorn, but you have to learn to share with your brother. It is not nice to keep it all to yourself. Sharing is caring," mom said. + +"Ben, I know you like the unicorn, but you have to ask nicely and wait for your turn. It is not okay to take things that are not yours. Asking is better than taking," mom said. + +She took the unicorn and gave it to Anna. She told her to let Ben play with it for a while. She told Ben to be gentle and careful with it. She told them to play nicely and include each other. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They agreed to share the unicorn and play together. They thanked their mom and went back to the porch. They had more fun playing with the unicorn and their other toys. They learned to be kind and fair. +Tom and Anna are adventurous kids. They like to explore new places and find new things. One day, they see a big bean in their garden. It is green and shiny and has spots on it. + +"Wow, look at this bean!" Tom says. "It is so big and pretty. I wonder what it is." + +"Maybe it is a magic bean," Anna says. "Maybe it can grow into a giant beanstalk, like in the story." + +"Let's plant it and see what happens," Tom says. They dig a hole in the ground and put the bean in it. They cover it with dirt and water it. + +The next day, they go to check on the bean. They are surprised to see that it has sprouted a tiny green shoot. The shoot is taller than the bean was. + +"Look, it is growing!" Anna says. "It is a magic bean!" + +"Maybe it will grow into a beanstalk soon," Tom says. "Maybe we can climb it and find a castle in the sky." + +They decide to water the bean every day and watch it grow. The shoot becomes a stem, and the stem becomes a stalk. The stalk grows taller and taller, until it reaches the roof of their house. + +"Wow, it is so high!" Tom says. "It is the tallest thing I have ever seen." + +"Me too," Anna says. "Do you think we can climb it?" + +"I don't know," Tom says. "It looks scary. What if we fall?" + +"But it also looks fun," Anna says. "What if we find something amazing?" + +They look at each other and smile. They are adventurous kids. They grab their backpacks and start to climb the beanstalk. They want to see what is on the other side. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to build a big tower. They take turns to put one block on top of another. They are careful not to make the tower fall. + +"Look, Ben, our tower is so high!" Sara says. + +"Yes, Sara, it is very high. We are good builders!" Ben says. + +They want to make the tower even higher. They look for more blocks. Sara sees a big block on the shelf. She thinks it will be perfect for the top of the tower. + +"I will get that block, Ben. It is big and nice!" Sara says. + +She climbs on a chair and reaches for the block. But the block is not a block. It is a fragile vase. It is very pretty, but very easy to break. + +Sara does not know that. She tries to lift the vase. But it is too heavy for her. She loses her balance and drops the vase. It falls to the floor and breaks into many pieces. + +"Oh no!" Sara cries. + +Ben hears the noise and runs to see what happened. He sees the broken vase and the scared Sara. + +"Oh no, Sara, what did you do?" Ben asks. + +"I wanted to get the block, but it was not a block. It was a fragile vase. I broke it. I am sorry, Ben. I am sorry, Mommy!" Sara says. + +Mommy hears the crying and comes to the room. She sees the mess and the sad children. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asks. + +Sara and Ben tell Mommy the truth. They say they were playing with blocks and wanted to build a big tower. They say Sara tried to lift the vase, but it was too heavy and fragile. They say they broke the vase and they are sorry. + +Mommy is not happy. She says the vase was very special and expensive. She says they should not have touched it. She says they should have asked before taking anything from the shelf. She says they should be more careful and respectful. + +But Mommy is also kind. She sees that Sara and Ben are sorry and did not mean to break the vase. She says she loves them and forgives them. She says they can help her clean up the mess. She says they can still play with blocks, but only with the ones on the floor. + +Sara and Ben hug Mommy and say they love her and thank her. They help her clean up the mess. They go back to their tower. They are happy to see that their tower is still standing. They think it is a success. They decide not to make it higher. They think it is high enough. They are proud of their tower. They are proud of themselves. +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a big mustache. He has a bag of candy. He smiles at them and says, "Do you want some candy, kids?" + +Tim and Mia love candy. They run to the man. They do not see their mom. She is on a bench. She is talking to a friend. She does not see the man. + +The man gives Tim and Mia some candy. He says, "I have more candy in my car. Do you want to come with me?" Tim and Mia nod. They follow the man. They do not know he is bad. + +The man leads Tim and Mia to his car. He opens the door. He pushes them inside. He locks the door. He gets in the driver's seat. He starts the car. He drives away. + +Tim and Mia are scared. They want their mom. They scream. They scream loud. They scream for help. But no one hears them. The man laughs. He says, "You are mine now, kids. No one will find you. You will be my slaves." + +Tim and Mia cry. They wish they did not take the candy. They wish they stayed with their mom. They are not glad. They are sad. They are in trouble. They have a bad ending. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Tom had a car. Lily liked to make her doll talk and dress her up. Tom liked to make his car zoom and crash. + +"Look at my doll, she is so pretty," Lily said to Tom. "She has a pink dress and a bow in her hair." + +"I don't care about your doll, she is boring," Tom said to Lily. "My car is much better, it is fast and loud." + +Tom drove his car towards Lily's doll and hit her with it. Lily's doll fell to the floor and her dress ripped. + +"Hey, stop that, you are mean!" Lily shouted at Tom. "You broke my doll, you made her sad." + +Lily picked up her doll and hugged her. She saw a needle sticking out of her doll's dress. She did not know what it was, but it looked shiny and sharp. + +"Look, what is this?" Lily asked Tom, pointing at the needle. + +"I don't know, maybe it is a pin," Tom said, curious. "Let me see." + +Tom reached for the needle, but Lily pulled her doll away. + +"No, it is mine, you can't have it," Lily said, angry. + +Tom wanted to see the needle, so he grabbed Lily's doll and tried to take it from her. Lily and Tom started to pull and tug on the doll. The needle came loose and flew in the air. + +"Ow!" Tom cried out. He felt a poke in his eye. He dropped the doll and covered his eye with his hand. He felt a lot of pain. + +Lily saw blood on Tom's hand and face. She was scared and sorry. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily asked, worried. + +Tom did not answer. He screamed and cried. He could not see with his eye. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the living room. She saw Tom and Lily and the doll and the needle. She was shocked and angry. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked, stern. + +Lily and Tom did not know what to say. They were in trouble. + +Mom called Dad and the doctor. She took Tom to the hospital. She left Lily with Grandma. She told them to be careful with needles and toys. She said they were naughty and careless. + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They wished they had not fought over the doll and the needle. They wished they had been nice and gentle. They learned a hard lesson. They hoped Tom would be okay. They hoped Mom would forgive them. They were very sad. The end. +Lila and Ben were playing with crayons. They liked to draw animals and flowers and houses. Lila had many colors, but Ben only had one. He had a thin blue crayon that was almost gone. + +"Can I have some of your colors, Lila?" Ben asked. "I want to draw a rainbow." + +Lila looked at her crayons. She had red and yellow and green and purple and pink and orange. She liked them all. She did not want to share. + +"No, Ben. These are my colors. You can only use your blue," she said. + +Ben felt sad. He wanted to draw a rainbow, but he only had blue. He tried to draw a blue rainbow, but it did not look good. He sighed and threw his crayon away. + +Lila saw Ben's blue rainbow. She thought it looked funny. She laughed and said, "That is not a rainbow, Ben. That is a sad line. You need more colors to make a rainbow." + +Ben did not like Lila's laugh. He felt angry and hurt. He said, "You are not nice, Lila. You are mean. You do not share. I do not want to play with you." + +He got up and walked away. He looked for another friend to play with. + +Lila was surprised. She did not expect Ben to leave. She looked at her crayons. She had many colors, but she had no one to draw with. She felt lonely and bored. She sighed and wished she had shared. +Ben and Mia were at the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. + +"Look, Ben, a shark!" Mia said, pointing to a big gray shape in the water. Ben was scared. He did not like sharks. He thought they were mean and had sharp teeth. + +"No, Mia, that is not a shark. That is a dolphin. Dolphins are nice and friendly. They like to jump and play. Sharks are lazy and hide in the deep. They only come out to eat." Ben said, trying to sound brave. + +"How do you know, Ben? Have you ever seen a shark?" Mia asked, curious. + +"No, but I read a book about them. Mom gave it to me for my birthday. It had pictures and words. Do you want to see it?" Ben said, proud of his book. + +"Yes, please. Can you read it to me?" Mia said, excited. + +Ben nodded and ran to the towel where Mom and Dad were sitting. He grabbed his book and ran back to Mia. They sat on the sand and looked at the book together. Ben read the words and Mia looked at the pictures. They learned a lot about sharks and dolphins. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big pear tree. The pears are green and round. + +"Look, Lily, pears!" Sam says. "I want one. Do you want one?" + +"Yes, Sam, I want one too. But they are too high. How can we get them?" Lily says. + +Sam thinks hard. He sees a stick on the ground. He picks it up. He tries to poke the pears with the stick. But the stick is too short. He cannot reach the pears. + +"Sam, the stick is not good. It is too small. We need something else," Lily says. + +Sam thinks again. He sees a ladder near the shed. He runs to the ladder. He drags it to the pear tree. He puts it against the trunk. He climbs up the ladder. He grabs a pear. He pulls it hard. But the pear is tough. It does not come off. + +"Sam, the pear is not good. It is too hard. We need something else," Lily says. + +Sam thinks once more. He sees a knife on the table. He runs to the table. He takes the knife. He climbs up the ladder again. He cuts the pear with the knife. The pear comes off. He smiles. He gives the pear to Lily. + +"Here, Lily, a pear for you. I have one too. Let's eat them," Sam says. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are smart. You think of good things. The pears are yummy," Lily says. + +They bite the pears. They are sweet and juicy. They are happy. They eat the pears. They play in the garden. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing near the old mill. They liked to look at the big wheel that turned the water. Sometimes they saw fish and ducks in the river. + +"Let's go inside the mill," Ben said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +Lily was not sure. She had heard that the mill was dark and scary. She had heard that there were rats and spiders inside. + +"I don't want to go," Lily said. "It looks too scary." + +Ben laughed. "Don't be silly," he said. "There is nothing to be afraid of. Come on, it will be an adventure." + +He took Lily's hand and pulled her towards the mill. Lily felt her heart beat fast. She started to tremble. + +They opened the door and went inside. It was dark and dusty. They heard strange noises and saw shadows. + +Lily screamed. "What was that?" she asked. + +Ben shone his flashlight around. He saw a big, furry thing on the floor. It had long ears and a fluffy tail. + +"It's just a rabbit," Ben said. "It's harmless. It won't hurt us." + +Lily looked at the rabbit. It was cute and soft. She felt less scared. + +"Can we pet it?" she asked. + +Ben nodded. He reached out his hand and touched the rabbit. The rabbit twitched its nose and sniffed his fingers. + +Lily smiled. She touched the rabbit too. It felt warm and cozy. + +"Maybe the mill is not so scary after all," she said. + +Ben smiled back. "Maybe not," he said. "But let's not stay too long. We should go back to our parents soon." + +They said goodbye to the rabbit and left the mill. They ran back to the river and played some more. They had a fun day. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a huge drawer in their room where they kept all their toys. Sometimes they shared their toys, and sometimes they fought over them. + +One day, Tom found a shiny car in the drawer. He liked the car very much and wanted to play with it. He took the car out of the drawer and ran to the living room. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shiny car!" he said. "It is very fast and cool. I want to play with it." + +Lily followed him and saw the car. She also liked the car very much and wanted to play with it. She reached out her hand and tried to grab the car. + +"Give me the car, Tom!" she said. "I want to play with it too. It is very pretty and fun." + +Tom pulled the car away from Lily and said, "No, Lily, this is my car. I found it in the drawer. You can play with something else." + +Lily was angry and sad. She did not like Tom's words. She thought Tom was being mean and selfish. She started to cry and ran back to their room. + +Tom felt bad when he saw Lily cry. He loved his sister and did not want to hurt her. He thought about the car and the drawer. He realized that the car was not really his. It was a toy that they both could play with. He decided to share the car with Lily and make her happy. + +He ran after Lily and found her in their room. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. The car is not mine. It is ours. We can play with it together. I value you more than the car. You are my sister and my friend." + +Lily smiled and hugged him back. She said, "Thank you, Tom. I'm sorry too. I value you more than the car too. You are my brother and my friend." + +They took the car and went to the living room. They played with the car and had fun. They learned to share and value each other. They were happy twins. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has a bone in his mouth. He looks angry. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Tim says. "He can chew a big bone!" + +"Let's go and say hello to him," Jen says. "Maybe he wants to play with us." + +"No, Jen, don't go!" Tim says. "He might bite you! He might bite your head!" + +But Jen is brave. She walks to the dog. She smiles and says, "Hi, doggy! What is your name? Can I pet you?" + +The dog stops chewing. He looks at Jen. He wags his tail. He is not angry. He is friendly. + +"Good doggy!" Jen says. She pets his head. The dog licks her hand. + +Tim sees that the dog is nice. He is not afraid anymore. He walks to the dog, too. He says, "Hi, doggy! You have a big bone! Can I see it?" + +The dog lets go of his bone. He lets Tim hold it. He barks happily. + +"Wow, this bone is heavy!" Tim says. "You are strong, doggy!" + +The dog nods his head. He is proud. + +Tim and Jen play with the dog. They throw the bone and he fetches it. They rub his belly and he rolls over. They have fun. + +The dog likes Tim and Jen. He thinks they are brave and kind. He wants to be their friend. He follows them home. He wants to chew more bones with them. +Lila and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Lila has a smooth doll with long hair and a pink dress. Tom has a horn that makes a loud noise when he blows it. Lila likes to comb her doll's hair and make her look pretty. Tom likes to make his horn sound and scare Lila. + +"Tom, stop it!" Lila says. "Your horn is too loud. It hurts my ears." + +"But it is fun!" Tom says. "Look, I can make it sound like a car, or a cow, or a lion!" + +He blows his horn again and again, making different noises. Lila covers her ears and frowns. She does not like Tom's horn. She wants him to be quiet. + +"Tom, please shut your horn!" Lila says. "I want to play with my doll. She does not like loud noises. She likes soft music and nice words." + +Tom does not listen. He thinks his horn is more fun than Lila's doll. He blows his horn louder and louder, trying to make Lila laugh. But Lila does not laugh. She gets angry. + +"Tom, you are mean!" Lila says. "You do not care about me or my doll. You only care about your horn. I do not want to play with you anymore!" + +She grabs her doll and runs to her room. She slams the door and shuts it. She does not want to hear Tom's horn. She wants to be alone with her doll. + +Tom is surprised. He did not mean to make Lila angry. He thought she would like his horn. He likes his horn. He thinks it is fun. He does not understand why Lila does not like it. + +He goes to Lila's door and knocks. He says, "Lila, I am sorry. I did not mean to hurt your ears. I just wanted to play with you. Can I come in?" + +But Lila does not answer. She does not open the door. She does not want to talk to Tom. She is still angry. + +Tom feels sad. He does not like to be alone. He does not like to make Lila angry. He wishes he could make her happy. He thinks of a way to say sorry. + +He goes to his room and finds a smooth stone. He paints it with different colors. He makes it look like a rainbow. He thinks Lila will like it. He thinks it will make her smile. + +He goes back to Lila's door and knocks again. He says, "Lila, I have something for you. I made it for you. It is a smooth stone. It is a rainbow stone. I hope you like it. Can I give it to you?" + +He waits for Lila to answer. He hopes she will open the door. He hopes she will forgive him. He hopes they can play together again. He holds his horn in one hand and his rainbow stone in the other. He waits for Lila to say something. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play hide and seek in the park. Lily is good at hiding. Tom is good at finding. + +One day, they play hide and seek near the pond. Lily runs and hides behind a big rock. She thinks Tom will not see her there. She waits and waits. She hears Tom say, "Where are you, Lily? I can't find you!" + +Lily smiles. She is quiet. She does not want Tom to hear her. She peeks from behind the rock. She sees Tom looking around. He walks near the pond. He sees some ducks. He stops and watches them. He thinks they are funny. + +Lily sees a chance. She runs from behind the rock. She sneaks behind Tom. She says, "Boo!" She makes Tom jump. He turns around and sees Lily. He laughs. He says, "You scared me, Lily! You are very good at hiding!" + +Lily laughs too. She says, "You are very good at finding, Tom! But you did not find me this time. I win!" + +Tom says, "Yes, you win, Lily. You are the best. Do you want to play again?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I do. But first, can we feed the ducks? I have some bread in my bag." + +Tom says, "Sure, let's feed the ducks. They must be hungry. They are normal ducks. They like bread and water." + +Lily and Tom go to the pond. They break the bread into small pieces. They throw them to the ducks. The ducks come and eat the bread. They quack and swim. Lily and Tom are happy. They like the ducks. They like the pond. They like the park. They like to play hide and seek. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the park with their mom. The park had a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Tom and Lily ran to the slide and took turns going down. They laughed and had fun. + +"Can we go to the swing now?" Lily asked Tom. + +"OK, but I want to swing higher than you!" Tom said. + +They ran to the swing and got on. Their mom pushed them gently. Tom and Lily felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They smiled and enjoyed the ride. + +"Can we go to the sandbox now?" Tom asked Lily. + +"OK, but I want to make a better castle than you!" Lily said. + +They ran to the sandbox and got off. They grabbed some shovels and buckets and started to dig and build. They used sticks and stones and leaves to decorate their castles. They worked hard and were proud of their creations. + +"Look at my castle, it's bigger and prettier than yours!" Lily said. + +"No, mine is better, it's stronger and has more details than yours!" Tom said. + +They started to argue and compare their castles. They got angry and jealous of each other. They forgot to have fun and be nice. + +Their mom saw them and came over. She looked at their castles and said, "Wow, you both made wonderful castles, they are very different and special. But do you know what is more important than castles?" + +"What?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"Your love for each other. You are twins, you are family, you are friends. You should share and help and compliment each other, not fight and hurt and insult each other. That's what makes you happy and makes the earth a better place." She said. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They hugged each other and said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, twin. We love you. You are right, we should be kind and grateful and happy." + +They smiled and hugged their mom. They decided to join their castles and make one big castle for everyone. They invited some other kids to play with them. They had fun and made new friends. They learned their lesson and thanked their mom. + +The end. +Lily and Anna are sisters. They like to play with dolls and books and blocks. Lily is older than Anna. She can do more things than Anna. Sometimes Lily helps Anna with her toys. Sometimes Lily wants to keep her toys for herself. + +One day, Lily and Anna find a big box in the garage. It is full of old clothes and hats and shoes. Lily and Anna think it is fun to dress up in the clothes. They pretend to be different people. They laugh and have fun. + +But then Lily sees a shiny necklace in the box. It is silver and has blue stones. Lily thinks it is very pretty. She wants to keep it for herself. She puts it on and says, "This is mine. You can't have it." + +Anna sees the necklace and likes it too. She says, "No, it is not yours. It is for both of us. Let me wear it too." + +Lily says, "No, it is mine. Go away." + +Anna says, "No, it is not. Share with me." + +Lily and Anna start to fight. They pull and tug on the necklace. They yell and cry. They are not happy. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the garage. She sees Lily and Anna fighting over the necklace. She says, "Stop it, girls. What are you doing?" + +Lily and Anna say, "She wants my necklace. It is mine." + +Mom says, "That is not your necklace. That is Grandma's necklace. She gave it to me when I was a little girl. It is very special. It is not for playing. It is for keeping in a safe place." + +Mom takes the necklace from Lily and Anna. She says, "You can play with the other clothes, but not with the necklace. And you have to share with each other. You are sisters. You have to be kind and fair and regular. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Anna nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We are sorry." + +Mom says, "It's okay. I love you both. Now, hug and make up." + +Lily and Anna hug and say, "I love you, sister." + +They go back to playing with the clothes. They are happy again. They are regular sisters. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many toy cars of different colors and sizes. Some toy cars can make sounds and move by themselves. They need batteries to do that. + +One day, Tim and Sam find a big toy car in the garage. It is red and shiny. It has four big wheels and a loud horn. Tim and Sam want to play with it. They look for the switch to turn it on. They find it under the seat. They push the switch, but nothing happens. The toy car does not make any sound or move. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They think the toy car is broken. They stare at it and wonder what is wrong. They ask their dad for help. Their dad comes to the garage and looks at the toy car. He smiles and says, "This toy car is not broken. It just needs new batteries. The old batteries are empty. They have no power left. I have some new batteries in the house. They are powerful. They can make the toy car work. Do you want to try them?" + +Tim and Sam nod and say, "Yes, please!" They follow their dad to the house. Their dad gets four new batteries from a drawer. He takes them to the garage and opens the battery compartment of the toy car. He takes out the old batteries and puts in the new ones. He closes the compartment and says, "Now, let's see if it works." + +He pushes the switch again. The toy car makes a loud vroom and starts to move. Tim and Sam clap and cheer. They take turns to drive the toy car around the garage. They press the horn and make it beep. They have a lot of fun with their powerful toy car. They thank their dad for the new batteries. Their dad hugs them and says, "You're welcome, boys. I'm glad you like it. Just remember to turn it off when you're done playing. That way, the batteries will last longer." Tim and Sam agree and promise to do that. They continue to play with their toy car until it is time for dinner. +Lily loved her teddy bear very much. She hugged him every night and took him everywhere. But one day, her teddy bear got very messy. He had mud, jam, and paint on his fur. Lily's mom said she had to wash him in the machine. + +Lily was sad. She did not want to let go of her teddy bear. She was afraid he would get lost or hurt in the machine. She begged her mom to let her keep him. But her mom said no. She said it was good to keep things clean and healthy. She said she would replace her teddy bear with a new one if he got ruined. + +Lily cried and cried. She did not want a new teddy bear. She wanted her old one. She gave him a big kiss and put him in the machine. She watched him spin and spin. She hoped he would be okay. + +That night, Lily had a nightmare. She dreamed that her teddy bear was gone. She looked everywhere for him, but she could not find him. She saw a new teddy bear on her bed, but she did not like him. He was not soft and warm like her old one. He was cold and stiff. He did not smile at her. He growled at her. Lily was scared. She wanted her old teddy bear back. + +She woke up with a scream. She saw her mom holding her old teddy bear. He was clean and dry. He had no mud, jam, or paint on his fur. He looked like new, but he was still her old one. He smiled at her. He was soft and warm. Lily was happy. She hugged him and thanked her mom. She learned that it was good to take care of her things, and that her mom would not replace them if she loved them. She slept peacefully with her teddy bear. She had no more nightmares. +Lily had a box that she liked very much. She kept her toys and books and crayons in the box. She also kept a blanket in the box to make it warm and cozy. She liked to sit in the box and play and read and draw. + +One day, Lily saw a cat outside her window. The cat was cold and wet and hungry. It looked sad and lonely. Lily felt sorry for the cat. She wanted to help the cat. She thought of her warm and cozy box. + +Lily took her box outside and put it on the grass. She took out her toys and books and crayons and put them on the ground. She left the blanket in the box. She called the cat and showed it the box. The cat came closer and sniffed the box. It liked the smell of the blanket. It climbed into the box and curled up on the blanket. It felt warm and safe and happy. + +Lily smiled and watched the cat. She felt happy too. She did not mind giving up her box for the cat. She still had her toys and books and crayons to play with. She knew she could make another box later. She learned that sharing is good and kind. She made a new friend. +Lily and Sam went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Lily liked the swans. They had long necks and white feathers. She wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Can I give them some bread, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Swans can be mean sometimes. Don't get too close to them," Mom said. + +Lily took a piece of bread and walked to the edge of the pond. She saw a big swan swimming towards her. She smiled and threw the bread to the swan. The swan caught the bread and ate it. Then it looked at Lily and hissed. + +Lily was scared. She ran back to Mom and Sam. The swan followed her and flapped its wings. It wanted more bread. + +"Go away, swan!" Sam shouted. He threw a stick at the swan. The swan dodged the stick and hissed louder. + +"Sam, don't do that! You'll make it angrier!" Mom said. She picked up Lily and Sam and walked away from the pond. The swan stopped chasing them and swam back to the other swans. + +Lily was embarrassed. She felt bad for making the swan mad. She didn't want to feed the swans anymore. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't know the swan would be mean," Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. You didn't do anything wrong. Swans are just very protective of their food and space. They don't like to share or yield. Next time, we'll feed the ducks instead. They are nicer and friendlier," Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She hugged Mom and Sam. She still liked the swans, but she liked the ducks more. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slides, and run on the grass. One day, they saw a big lizard on a rock. It was green and had a long tail. + +"Wow, look at that lizard!" Tom said. "It is so big and cool!" + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asked. + +Tom nodded. He walked slowly to the lizard. He reached out his hand. But the lizard did not like that. It hissed and bit Tom's finger. + +"Ow!" Tom cried. "It bit me! It bit me!" + +Lily ran to Tom. She saw his finger was red and sore. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" + +Tom shook his head. He was sad and angry. He said, "That lizard is mean. It is a bad lizard. I don't like it." + +Lily looked at the lizard. It was still on the rock. It looked at them with its small eyes. It did not seem to care. Lily said, "Maybe it was scared. Maybe it thought you were going to hurt it." + +Tom frowned. He said, "But I just wanted to see it. I didn't want to hurt it. It is a famous lizard. I saw it in a book. It is called a komodo dragon. It can run fast and eat big animals." + +Lily said, "Wow, that is a famous lizard. But maybe it is not a good lizard to play with. Maybe we should leave it alone." + +Tom nodded. He said, "You are right. Let's go back to the swings. They are more fun and they don't bite." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Okay. Let's go. Maybe we can see some nice animals on the way. Like birds or squirrels or dogs." + +Tom smiled too. He said, "Yes, let's go. And maybe we can get some ice cream later. That will make my finger feel better." + +They held hands and walked away from the lizard. The lizard watched them go. It did not care. It was a famous lizard. But it was not a friendly lizard. +Lily was a small princess who lived in a big castle. She had a shiny crown that her mommy gave her. She loved her crown very much and wore it every day. + +One day, a mean dragon came to the castle. He wanted to take Lily's crown and make it his own. He roared and breathed fire at the walls and gates. Lily was scared and ran to her room. She hid under her bed with her crown. + +But she was not alone. Her best friend, Max, was a brave knight who lived in the castle too. He had a sword and a shield that his daddy gave him. He loved Lily and wanted to protect her from the dragon. He ran to her room and saw her under the bed. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will fight the dragon and save your crown. You are my princess and I am your knight." + +He went outside and faced the dragon. He shouted, "Go away, dragon! You can't have Lily's crown. It is hers and she is mine. I will protect her and her crown with my sword and shield." He swung his sword and blocked the fire with his shield. The dragon was angry and tried to bite him, but Max was quick and smart. He dodged and slashed until the dragon was hurt and tired. + +The dragon saw that Max was too strong and brave for him. He gave up and flew away. He said, "Fine, knight. You win. Keep the crown and the princess. I will find another treasure." He disappeared in the sky. + +Max ran back to Lily's room and hugged her. He said, "You are safe, Lily. The dragon is gone. He can't hurt you or your crown anymore. I protected you and your crown because I love you." Lily smiled and kissed him. She said, "Thank you, Max. You are my hero. I love you too." She put her crown on his head and said, "You deserve this crown. You are my king and I am your queen." They laughed and played together until it was time for dinner. They were happy and proud. They had a big adventure and a big love. +Tom and Mia were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then, the snow started to fall harder. It was very cold and windy. Tom and Mia could not see their house anymore. They were lost. They started to panic. They did not know what to do. + +They saw a light in the distance. It was a cabin. They ran towards it, hoping to find help. They knocked on the door. A kind lady opened it. She saw the two children shivering and scared. She was very generous. She invited them in and gave them hot chocolate and cookies. She called their parents and told them where they were. + +Tom and Mia felt warm and safe. They thanked the kind lady for her help. They hugged their snowman goodbye. They waited for their parents to come and take them home. They learned to be careful when playing in the snow. They were very lucky. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a snowman and a snow fort. They are cold and hungry. They want to go home and have cocoa. + +They see a house with a light. They knock on the door. A lady opens the door. She has a big smile. She says, "Hello, children. Do you want to come in and have some cocoa?" + +Sara and Tom are happy. They say, "Yes, please. Thank you, lady." They follow the lady into the house. The house is warm and cozy. The lady gives them cups of cocoa. They drink the cocoa. It is sweet and hot. + +But the lady is not nice. She is a witch. She wants to eat Sara and Tom. She puts something in the cocoa. It makes Sara and Tom sleepy. They feel dizzy and sick. They try to run away, but they are too weak. The lady laughs. She says, "Now you are mine. You will be my dinner." + +She puts Sara and Tom in a big pot. She turns on the fire. She says, "Bye-bye, children. You were very small and sweet. But now you will be very cooked and tasty." Sara and Tom cry. They are scared and sad. They wish they never went to the house. They wish they stayed in the snow. They wish they listened to their mom. She always says, "Don't talk to strangers." But it is too late. The witch cooks Sara and Tom. They are gone. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big ball. It is red and shiny. They want to play with it. + +"Let's kick the ball!" Ben says. + +"OK!" Anna says. + +They kick the ball hard. It goes very fast. It hits a man. The man is angry. He has a book in his hand. He is giving a lecture to some people. The ball makes him drop the book. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing?" the man shouts. "You ruined my lecture! This is a very important book! You should be careful!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They run to the ball. They say sorry to the man. + +"We are sorry, sir. We did not mean to hit you. We just wanted to play with the ball. We found it in the park. It is not ours." Anna says. + +The man looks at the ball. He sees a name on it. It is his son's name. He feels sad. He misses his son. He is away at college. + +"This is my son's ball. He left it here when he went to college. He used to play with it a lot. He loved this ball." the man says. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for the man. They give him the ball. + +"Here, sir. You can have the ball. Maybe you can play with your son when he comes back. We can find another ball to play with." Ben says. + +The man smiles. He thanks Anna and Ben. He gives them a hug. He tells them to be more careful next time. He says they are good kids. He goes back to his lecture. He is not angry anymore. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful with other people's things. They learned to be kind and say sorry. They learned to share and make friends. They go to find another ball. They play in the park. They have fun. +Lily and Max like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make a stack with the blocks. A stack is when you put one block on top of another block. + +One day, Lily and Max want to make a big stack with all the blocks. They start to put the blocks on the floor. They take turns to add a block to the stack. They say, "Look, our stack is getting taller and taller!" + +But then, they run out of blocks. They look around and see that there are no more blocks available. Available means that you can use something. They are sad. They want to make their stack bigger. + +They see their mom in the kitchen. They go to their mom and ask, "Mom, do you have more blocks for us? We want to make our stack bigger, but we have no more blocks available." + +Their mom smiles and says, "I have a surprise for you. Come with me." She takes them to the living room. There, they see a big box. Their mom says, "This is a gift for you. Open it and see what's inside." + +Lily and Max open the box. They are happy. Inside the box, there are many more blocks of different colors and shapes. They say, "Wow, thank you, mom! Now we have more blocks available. We can make our stack bigger and bigger!" + +They hug their mom and take the blocks to the floor. They start to make their stack again. They have fun with their blocks. They make the biggest stack ever. +Anna and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But their favorite was the parrot. The parrot had many colors, like red, blue, and green. It was a fancy bird. + +"Hello, parrot!" Anna said. "Can you talk?" + +The parrot looked at Anna and said, "Hello, hello, hello!" + +Anna and Ben laughed. They liked the parrot's voice. + +"Can you say my name?" Ben asked. "I am Ben." + +The parrot nodded and said, "Ben, Ben, Ben!" + +Anna and Ben clapped. They wanted to hear more. + +"Can you say mom?" Anna asked. + +The parrot shook its head and said, "No, no, no!" + +Anna and Ben frowned. They wondered why the parrot could not say mom. + +"Can you say pull?" Ben asked. + +The parrot smiled and said, "Pull, pull, pull!" + +Then the parrot reached out its claw and pulled Ben's hat off his head. It put the hat on its own head and said, "Fancy, fancy, fancy!" + +Anna and Ben gasped. They did not like the parrot's trick. + +"Hey, give me back my hat!" Ben said. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" the parrot said. + +Anna and Ben tried to get the hat back, but the parrot flew away. It landed on a high branch and said, "Bye, bye, bye!" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to do. + +"Mom, help!" they called. + +Mom came and saw what happened. She was not happy. + +"Bad parrot!" she said. "Give back the hat!" + +She threw a stick at the parrot. The parrot dodged the stick and dropped the hat. Ben caught the hat and put it back on his head. + +"Thank you, mom!" he said. + +"You're welcome, Ben," mom said. "Let's go see another animal. Maybe a nicer one." + +Anna and Ben agreed. They said goodbye to the parrot and walked away. + +The parrot watched them go and said, "Sorry, sorry, sorry!" +Anna liked to help her grandma with the computer. Grandma was elderly and did not know how to use the network. Anna would teach her how to send emails, watch videos and play games. Grandma was happy and proud of Anna. + +One day, Anna saw a message on the computer that said: "You won a lot of money! Click here to get it!" Anna was curious and wanted to see the money. She clicked on the message and a new window opened. It asked for her name, address and phone number. Anna thought it was strange, but she typed them in. + +Suddenly, the computer made a loud noise and turned off. Anna was scared and called her grandma. Grandma came and saw what happened. She was angry and sad. She told Anna that the message was a lie. It was a bad person who wanted to steal their information and money. She said Anna should never click on messages like that. She said Anna should always ask her before using the network. + +Anna felt sorry and ashamed. She hugged her grandma and said she was sorry. She said she wanted to learn how to use the network safely. Grandma forgave her and said she loved her. She said she would teach her how to be careful and smart on the computer. Anna smiled and thanked her grandma. She learned a lesson that day. She learned that the network can be fun and useful, but also dangerous and tricky. She learned that she should always listen to her grandma and ask for help when she is not sure. +Lily liked to record her voice with her toy phone. She would sing songs, tell jokes, and make funny noises. Then she would play them back and laugh. She thought it was very clever. + +One day, she wanted to record something special for her mom. She thought hard about what to say. She remembered that her mom always said "I love you" and gave her a hug. She decided to record that. + +She pressed the button and said "I love you, mom. You are the best. You make my heart happy." Then she gave the phone a hug. She played it back and smiled. She liked how it sounded. + +She ran to find her mom and gave her the phone. She said "Mom, I made something for you. Listen." She pressed the button again. + +Her mom heard the sweet message and smiled. She hugged Lily and said "I love you too, Lily. You are the best. You make my heart happy too." She kissed her cheek and said "You are very clever, Lily. Thank you for this wonderful gift." +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and pretend they were in space. They had a big rocket made of cardboard and painted with bright colors. They took turns to be the pilot and the co-pilot. + +One day, Tom wanted to be the pilot, but Lily said no. She said it was her turn and she had a special mission. Tom was angry. He said Lily was mean and selfish. He grabbed the rocket and tore it apart. Lily was sad. She cried and ran away. + +Tom felt bad. He knew he had done a wrong thing. He wanted to say sorry to Lily, but he did not know how. He was miserable. + +He went to his mom and told her what happened. His mom hugged him and said he should go and find Lily. She said he should tell her he was sorry and ask her to forgive him. She said forgiving was when you stop being mad at someone who hurt you and be friends again. + +Tom nodded. He took some tape and glue and tried to fix the rocket. It was not as good as before, but it was still a rocket. He ran to Lily's house and knocked on the door. Lily opened it and saw Tom holding the rocket. + +"Lily, I'm sorry I broke your rocket. I was angry and stupid. Can you forgive me?" Tom said. + +Lily looked at Tom and the rocket. She saw that he was sorry and that he tried to make it better. She smiled and said, "Yes, Tom, I forgive you. You are still my best friend. Do you want to play with the rocket?" + +Tom smiled back and said, "Yes, Lily, I do. Thank you for forgiving me. Can I be the co-pilot?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Tom, you can. Let's go to space!" + +They hugged and took the rocket to the backyard. They climbed inside and pretended they were in space. They had fun and forgot their fight. They were happy. +Lily loved to dance. She danced in the morning, she danced in the afternoon, she danced at night. She danced with her dolls, she danced with her dog, she danced with her mom and dad. She was happy when she danced. + +One day, Lily saw a crystal in the store. It was brilliant and shiny. It sparkled like a star. Lily wanted the crystal very much. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +"Mom, can I have the crystal? It is so pretty. I want to dance with it." + +Her mom looked at the crystal and smiled. She said, "It is a beautiful crystal, Lily. But it is also very expensive. We don't have enough money to buy it. Maybe you can save some money and buy it later." + +Lily was sad. She really wanted the crystal. She thought it would make her dance better. She thought it would make her happier. She said, "But mom, I need the crystal. It is the best thing ever. Please, please, please." + +Her mom shook her head. She said, "Lily, you don't need the crystal. You have everything you need to dance and be happy. You have your dolls, your dog, your mom and dad. You have your imagination, your creativity, your joy. The crystal is just a thing. It can't make you dance better or happier. It can only make you want more things. Things that don't matter. Things that don't last. Things that don't love you back." + +Lily thought about what her mom said. She looked at the crystal again. It was still brilliant and shiny. But it was also cold and hard. It didn't smile at her. It didn't hug her. It didn't dance with her. It was just a thing. + +Lily looked at her mom again. She saw her mom's eyes. They were brilliant and shiny too. But they were also warm and soft. They smiled at her. They hugged her. They danced with her. They were not just things. They were love. + +Lily smiled too. She said, "You are right, mom. I don't need the crystal. I have everything I need to dance and be happy. I have you. I love you." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my brilliant and shiny star. Let's go home and dance together." + +Lily nodded. She took her mom's hand. They left the store. They danced all the way home. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big sign that says "Spring Fair". They run to their mom and ask if they can go. + +Mom says yes, but they have to be good and stay with her. She gives them each a little coin. She says they can use it to buy something at the fair. Lily and Ben are happy. They say thank you and hug mom. + +They go to the fair. They see many things. They see balloons, toys, games, and candy. They want to buy everything. But they only have one little coin each. They have to choose. + +Lily sees a pretty necklace. It has many colors. She likes it. She asks the man how much it is. He says it is one coin. Lily gives him her coin and gets the necklace. She puts it on. She feels like a princess. + +Ben sees a bouncy ball. It is red and blue. He likes it. He asks the woman how much it is. She says it is one coin. Ben gives her his coin and gets the ball. He throws it on the ground. It springs up high. He catches it. He feels like a superhero. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They show each other what they bought. They say they like each other's things. They share and play together. Mom watches them and smiles. She thinks they made good choices. She is proud of them. +Lia likes to play with lizards. She finds them in the garden and puts them in a box. She gives them names and talks to them. She thinks they are her friends. + +One day, Lia sees a big lizard on the wall. It is light green and has a long tail. Lia wants to catch it and put it in her box. She runs to the wall and tries to grab the lizard. But the lizard is fast and jumps away. Lia gets angry and throws a stone at the lizard. + +"Ow!" the lizard says. "Why did you throw a stone at me? That hurts!" + +Lia is surprised. She did not know lizards can talk. She feels sorry for the lizard. She says, "I'm sorry, lizard. I wanted to play with you. I did not want to hurt you." + +The lizard looks at Lia and says, "You can't play with me like that. I am not a toy. I am a living thing. I need to be free and move around. You can't put me in a box." + +Lia thinks for a moment. She says, "You are right, lizard. I was wrong. I will not catch you or throw stones at you. I will let you go. But can we still be friends?" + +The lizard smiles and says, "Yes, we can be friends. But you have to respect me and my space. And I will respect you and your space. That is how friends are." + +Lia nods and says, "OK, lizard. I understand. Thank you for talking to me. Goodbye, friend." + +The lizard says, "Goodbye, friend." And he jumps away. + +Lia watches him go and feels happy. She learns a new thing today. She learns how to be a good friend. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box under a tree. They are curious. They want to see what is inside. + +They go to the box and open it. They find a lot of toys and books and clothes. They are happy. They start to play with the toys and read the books and try on the clothes. They make a lot of noise and a big mess. + +But they do not know that the box belongs to someone else. It is a secret. The box belongs to Mr. Brown, who lives next to the park. He is moving to a new house. He put the box under the tree for a while. He is coming back soon to get it. + +Mr. Brown comes back and sees the box. He is angry. He sees Tom and Anna playing with his things. He shouts at them. He says they are bad and they have to give back his things. He says he will call their parents. + +Tom and Anna are scared. They do not want to get in trouble. They do not want to give back the toys and books and clothes. They like them. They think of a way to escape. + +They see a big dog near the fence. The dog is friendly. He likes to play. They call the dog. They throw a ball to the dog. The dog runs after the ball. He barks loudly. + +Mr. Brown is afraid of dogs. He does not like them. He thinks the dog is angry. He runs away from the dog. He leaves the box behind. + +Tom and Anna see their chance. They grab the toys and books and clothes they like. They put them in their backpacks. They run to the fence. They climb over it. They rescue their new things. + +They go to their homes. They hide their things in their rooms. They do not tell anyone. It is their secret. They are happy. They do not care that they are messy. They have fun. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign. It says: "Drink a lot of water and win a prize!" Anna and Ben are thirsty and curious. They run to the sign. + +"Hello, kids!" a man says. He has a table with many cups of water. "Do you want to drink some water and try to win a prize?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben say. They each take a cup and drink it fast. The water is cold and good. + +"Good job!" the man says. He gives them a sticker. "This is your prize. You can choose one from these pictures." + +Anna and Ben look at the stickers. They see a cat, a dog, a flower, a star, and a car. Anna likes the cat. Ben likes the car. + +"I want the cat!" Anna says. She reaches for the sticker. + +"No, I want the cat!" Ben says. He pushes Anna's hand away. He grabs the sticker. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Anna says. She is sad and angry. "You are rude, Ben!" + +Ben does not care. He sticks the cat on his shirt. He smiles. + +"Ha ha, I have the cat!" he says. He runs away. + +Anna cries. The man sees her. He feels sorry for her. + +"Don't cry, Anna," he says. He gives her another sticker. "Here, you can have the dog. The dog is nice and friendly, like you." + +Anna smiles. She likes the dog. She sticks it on her dress. + +"Thank you, mister," she says. She hugs the man. + +"You're welcome, Anna," he says. He hugs her back. + +Anna feels better. She decides to find a new friend. A friend who is not rude, like Ben. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked their cars and dolls the best. They made noises and stories with their toys, and had a lot of fun. + +But then, their big brother Tom came in. He was angry and mean. He wanted to play with the toys too, but he did not want to share. He grabbed some of the cars and dolls from Ben and Lily, and said, "These are mine now. You can't have them. If you try to take them back, I will hit you. That's a threat." + +Ben and Lily were scared and sad. They did not like Tom's threat. They wanted their toys back, but they did not want to get hit. They did not know what to do. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She was clever. She whispered to Ben, "I have a plan. You go and tell Mom that Tom is being mean. I will stay here and distract him. When Mom comes, we will get our toys back." + +Ben nodded. He was clever too. He ran to the kitchen, where Mom was making cookies. He said, "Mom, Tom is being mean. He took our toys and made a threat. He said he will hit us if we try to take them back. Please help us." + +Mom was surprised and angry. She said, "That's not nice. That's not how we treat each other. I will go and talk to Tom. You stay here and receive a cookie." + +Meanwhile, Lily pretended to be interested in Tom's toys. She said, "Wow, Tom, you have such cool toys. Can you show me how they work? Can you make a story with them?" + +Tom was proud and foolish. He said, "Sure, I can show you. I have the best toys. They can do anything. Watch this." + +He started to play with the toys, and forgot about Ben and Lily. He did not see Mom coming in. Mom saw what he did, and said, "Tom, what are you doing? Why did you take Ben and Lily's toys? Why did you make a threat? That's not nice. That's not how we treat each other. Give them back right now, or you will be in trouble." + +Tom was scared and ashamed. He said, "Sorry, Mom. I was just playing. I didn't mean it." + +He gave the toys back to Ben and Lily, who were happy and grateful. They said, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Lily. You are clever. You have a good plan." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, Ben and Lily. You are clever too. You have a good heart. Now, why don't you all play nicely together, and share your toys? I have more cookies for you, if you want." + +They all said, "Yes, please." They went to the kitchen, and received cookies from Mom. They ate the cookies, and played nicely together. They did not make any more threats. They learned a lesson. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with crayons. They have many colorful crayons. They can make pictures with them. + +One day, Lily and Ben are playing with crayons in the living room. They have a big paper on the floor. They draw a house, a tree, a sun, and a dog. They are happy. + +But then, Lily's mom comes. She says, "Lily, it's time to go. We have to visit grandma. Say bye to Ben." + +Lily does not want to go. She wants to stay and play with Ben. She says, "No, mom. I want to stay. I want to play with crayons. Please, mom." + +Lily's mom is kind. She says, "I know, Lily. But we have to go. Grandma is waiting for us. She will be happy to see you. You can play with crayons later. You can bring some crayons with you. How about that?" + +Lily thinks. She likes grandma. She likes crayons. She says, "OK, mom. I will go. But can I give Ben a hug? And can I show him my crayons?" + +Lily's mom smiles. She says, "Of course, Lily. You can do that. Ben is your friend. He will like your crayons. And he will be here when you come back." + +Lily hugs Ben. She says, "Bye, Ben. I will miss you. You are my friend. Look at my crayons. They are colorful. Do you like them?" + +Ben hugs Lily. He says, "Bye, Lily. I will miss you too. You are my friend. I like your crayons. They are colorful. You make nice pictures with them." + +Lily and Ben smile. They are friends. They like to play with crayons. They have many colorful crayons. They can make pictures with them. +Anna likes to play with her friend Ben. They live near a big river that has many fish and ducks. Sometimes they go to the river and throw stones or feed the ducks. + +One day, Anna has a good idea. She says to Ben, "Let's invite Lily to play with us. She is new and has no friends. She is sad." + +Ben nods and says, "OK, let's invite Lily. She is nice and has gray eyes. Maybe she likes the river too." + +They go to Lily's house and knock on the door. Lily opens the door and sees Anna and Ben. She smiles a little and says, "Hello, Anna and Ben. What are you doing?" + +Anna and Ben say together, "We are going to the river. Do you want to come with us? We can have fun and see the fish and the ducks." + +Lily's face lights up and she says, "Yes, I want to come with you. Thank you for inviting me. You are good friends." + +They run to the river and have a great time. They throw stones and feed the ducks and laugh a lot. Lily is happy and so are Anna and Ben. They decide to play together every day. The river is their favorite place. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big truck with ice cream. They run to the truck and ask for ice cream. + +"Please, can we have ice cream?" they say. + +The ice cream man smiles and says, "Sure, what flavor do you want?" + +Lily wants chocolate and Ben wants strawberry. The ice cream man gives them cones with ice cream. They say, "Thank you!" + +They lick their ice cream and make happy sounds. The ice cream is cold and yummy. They look at each other and smile. + +But then, a dog comes and barks at them. The dog wants their ice cream too. The dog jumps and tries to grab their cones. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily and Ben say. "This is our ice cream!" + +They run away from the dog and hide behind a bench. They hold their ice cream tight and hope the dog will go away. + +The dog sniffs and whines. He likes ice cream, but he knows he can't have it. He sees a ball and chases it instead. + +Lily and Ben sigh and laugh. They are safe and happy. They finish their ice cream and hug each other. + +They say, "That was a yummy and funny adventure!" +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a big worm and showed it to Tom. Tom was scared of the worm and ran away. + +"Come back, Tom! It is just a worm. It will not hurt you," Lily called. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran into the house and slammed the door. Lily was sad. She put the worm back in the dirt and went to look for Tom. + +She knocked on the door and said, "Tom, can I come in? I want to play with you." + +Tom did not answer. He was hiding under the table. He saw a big white thing on the counter. It looked like a monster. He was more scared. + +Lily opened the door and walked in. She saw Tom under the table and the white thing on the counter. She knew what it was. + +"Tom, that is not a monster. That is a cauliflower. Mommy bought it for dinner. It is a vegetable. You can eat it. It is good for you," Lily said. + +She picked up the cauliflower and brought it to Tom. She broke off a small piece and gave it to him. + +"Here, try it. It is not bad. It is crunchy and sweet," Lily said. + +Tom was curious. He took the piece and bit it. He was surprised. It was not bad. It was crunchy and sweet. + +He smiled and said, "You are right, Lily. It is not bad. It is good. Can I have more?" + +Lily was happy. She gave him more. They ate the cauliflower and played with it. They made funny shapes and pretended it was a snowman. + +They forgot about the worm and the monster. They had fun. They returned to the garden and shared the cauliflower with the bugs. The bugs liked it too. They were all friends. +Anna liked to soar in the sky. She had a big red kite that she flew with her dad. She felt happy when the wind made her kite go up and down and left and right. + +One day, Anna wanted to fly her kite after lunch. But her mom said she had to eat her broccoli first. Anna did not like broccoli. It was green and bitter and made her face scrunch up. + +"No, I don't want broccoli!" Anna said. "I want to fly my kite!" + +"Broccoli is good for you," her mom said. "It makes you strong and healthy. You have to eat some before you can play." + +Anna was angry. She did not want to be strong and healthy. She wanted to be free and happy. She pushed her plate away and crossed her arms. + +Her mom sighed. She had an idea. She took a small piece of broccoli and put it on a fork. She held it up to Anna's face and said, "Look, Anna, this is not broccoli. This is a green kite. It can soar in the sky too. Can you make it fly into your mouth?" + +Anna looked at the fork. She saw the green kite. She imagined it soaring in the sky. She opened her mouth and made a whoosh sound. She ate the green kite. + +"Mmm, that was a good kite," Anna said. "Can I have another one?" + +Her mom smiled. She gave her another piece of broccoli. Anna ate it and made another whoosh sound. She ate all her broccoli and said, "Thank you, mom. That was fun." + +"You're welcome, Anna," her mom said. "Now you can go and fly your real kite with your dad." + +Anna jumped up and ran to get her kite. She hugged her mom and said, "I love you, mom. And I love broccoli too." + +She went outside and soared in the sky with her kite. She felt strong and healthy and free and happy. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big melon on a table. The melon is green and round. It has black spots on it. + +"Wow, look at that melon!" Ben says. "It is so big and unique. I want to touch it." + +"Me too," Mia says. "But we have to ask first. Maybe it belongs to someone." + +They walk to the table. They see a man sitting on a chair. He is reading a book. He has a hat and a beard. + +"Excuse me, sir," Ben says. "Can we touch your melon? It is very pretty." + +The man looks up. He smiles. He has kind eyes. + +"Sure, you can touch it," he says. "But be careful. It is heavy. It is a watermelon. It has water inside. Do you want to try some?" + +"Yes, please," Ben and Mia say. + +The man takes a knife. He cuts the melon in half. He gives a piece to Ben and a piece to Mia. They see the red flesh and the black seeds. They smell the sweet juice. + +"Thank you, sir," Ben and Mia say. + +They bite the melon. It is cold and juicy. It tastes good. They make a mess. They laugh. + +They lean on the table. They enjoy the melon. They share with the man. They make a new friend. They are happy. +One day, True and his friend Rose were playing with a big book of pictures. They liked to look at the animals, the flowers, and the cars. They also liked to make sounds and stories about them. + +"Look, True, this is a lion. He is very strong and loud. He can roar like this: Rrrrr!" Rose said, holding up a page. + +"Wow, that is a good roar, Rose. And this is a mouse. He is very weak and quiet. He can squeak like this: Eeeek!" True said, showing another page. + +They had fun making noises and pretending to be the animals. But then, True saw something shiny on the next page. It was a star. He liked stars. He wanted to have the star. + +"Rose, can I have this star? It is so pretty. I want to keep it," True said, pointing at the page. + +"No, True, you cannot have the star. It is part of the book. If you take it, you will tear the book. That is bad. We have to be careful with the book. It is not ours. It is from the library," Rose said, shaking her head. + +"But I really want the star. Please, Rose, let me have it. Just this one," True said, pulling at the page. + +"Stop, True, stop! You are hurting the book. Let go of the page. You are being naughty," Rose said, trying to hold the page. + +But True did not listen. He pulled harder and harder. He wanted the star so much. He did not care about the book. He did not care about Rose. He did not care about being good. + +And then, with a loud rip, he tore the page. He got the star. But he also made a big hole in the book. He looked at the star in his hand. It was not shiny anymore. It was just paper. He looked at the book. It was not nice anymore. It was just broken. He looked at Rose. She was not happy anymore. She was just angry and sad. + +"True, how could you do that? You ruined the book. You were very selfish and mean. You are not my friend anymore. Go away," Rose said, crying. + +True felt bad. He did not want to ruin the book. He did not want to be selfish and mean. He did not want to lose his friend. He wanted to say sorry. But he did not know how. He felt very weak and quiet. He did not roar or squeak. He just dropped the star and ran away. +Sara and Lily are sisters. They share a room and a bed. Sara likes to read books before she sleeps. Lily likes to play with her dolls. + +One night, Sara is reading a book about a princess. Lily is playing with her doll and making noises. Sara says, "Lily, please be quiet. I want to read my book." + +Lily says, "No, I want to play. You are boring." + +Sara says, "Lily, stop it. You are being rude." + +Lily says, "No, you are rude. You never play with me." + +Sara gets angry. She says, "Lily, you are lying. I play with you all the time. But now it is time to sleep." + +Lily gets angry too. She says, "Sara, you are lying. You never play with me. You only read your books." + +Sara and Lily start to yell at each other. They call each other names. They pull each other's hair. They kick each other's legs. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Sara and Lily fighting. She says, "Sara and Lily, what are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Sara and Lily stop fighting. They look at Mom. They say, "She started it. She is lying." + +Mom says, "Sara and Lily, I am very disappointed. You are sisters. You should love each other and be kind. You should not lie and fight. You should say sorry and hug." + +Sara and Lily feel ashamed. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, sister." + +They hug each other. They hug Mom. They lie down on the bed. They say, "Good night, Mom. Good night, sister." + +Mom says, "Good night, Sara. Good night, Lily. I love you both." + +She turns off the light. She leaves the room. Sara and Lily fall asleep. They dream of happy things. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. They open the box and see many shiny things inside. They are happy. They think they have found a treasure. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. He takes a necklace with a blue stone. "This is so pretty. I want to keep it." + +"And this!" Mia says. She takes a bracelet with a red heart. "This is so nice. I want to keep it too." + +They take more things from the box. They fill their pockets and bags with the treasure. They are greedy. They do not think about who the treasure belongs to. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice. It is an old lady. She is walking towards the tree. She looks sad and tired. + +"Hello, children," she says. "Have you seen my box? I lost it here yesterday. It has all my memories inside. My husband gave me the necklace. My daughter gave me the bracelet. They are gone now. The box is all I have left." + +Tom and Mia feel bad. They look at each other. They know they have done something wrong. They are sorry. + +"Here is your box, lady," Tom says. He gives her the box. He takes out the necklace and puts it back inside. "We are sorry. We thought it was a treasure. We did not know it was yours." + +"Here is your bracelet, lady," Mia says. She gives her the bracelet and puts it back inside. "We are sorry too. We were not thinking. We should have asked you first." + +The old lady smiles. She is happy. She thanks them and hugs them. She tells them they are good children. She tells them they have learned a lesson. + +"Treasure is not always what you see," she says. "Treasure is what you feel. Treasure is love and kindness and honesty. You have shown me that you have treasure in your hearts. You are ready to do the right thing." + +Tom and Mia nod. They understand. They feel proud. They have made a new friend. They have found a real treasure. +Sara and Tom were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time until they reached a big house near the sea. + +"Wow, look at the water!" Sara said. "It is so blue and shiny. Can we go and play?" + +"Sure, but first we have to bathe and change our clothes," Mom said. "We don't want to get dirty or sick." + +Sara and Tom nodded and followed Mom to their room. They took turns to bathe in the tub. They used soap and shampoo to make bubbles and splashed each other. They laughed and had fun. + +Then they put on their swimsuits and sun hats. They ran downstairs and met Dad in the garden. He had a big basket with sandwiches, fruits and drinks. + +"Are you ready for the beach?" he asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sara and Tom shouted. + +They followed Dad to the sand. They saw many people and things. They saw boats and kites and shells and crabs. They also saw a big cave at the end of the beach. It looked dark and mysterious. + +"What is in there?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Dad said. "Maybe we can explore it later. But first, let's have a picnic and enjoy the sun." + +Sara and Tom agreed. They spread a blanket and sat down. They ate their food and drank their juice. They felt happy and excited. They wondered what they would find in the cave. They hoped it would be something fun and not scary. They decided to go and see after they finished their meal. They smiled at each other and said, "This is the best vacation ever!" +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to discover new things. They had a big world map on their wall and they wanted to see all the places on it. One day, they found a big suitcase in their attic. It had stickers of many countries and a lock. + +"Maybe there are treasures inside!" Anna said. "Let's open it!" + +Ben nodded. He found a hammer and tried to break the lock. But the lock was too strong and the hammer bounced back. It hit Ben on the head and he fell down. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Anna asked. She was scared. She saw blood on Ben's head and he did not move. + +She ran to get their mom. She was very wise and knew how to help. But when she came back with mom, it was too late. Ben was gone. He had died from the hit. + +Anna and mom cried a lot. They wished they had never found the suitcase. They wished they had stayed with Ben. They wished they could discover the world with him. But they could not. The suitcase had taken him away. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a sister who was always cheerful. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she got sick and had to stay in bed. Her family felt sad and hoped she would get better soon. + +They brought her toys and books to keep her company. Her sister even drew her a picture to make her smile. The cheerful sister was very grateful and felt loved. + +After a few days, she started to feel better. She was so happy to be able to play with her toys again. Her family was also happy and relieved. They hugged her and told her how much they loved her. The cheerful sister was grateful and felt lucky to have such a loving family. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom gave her a surprise - a big box filled with colorful balloons! Lily was so happy and she played with the balloons all day long. + +But then, something bad happened. One of the balloons popped and scared Lily. She started crying and holding onto the balloons tightly. Suddenly, the balloons started to separate and fly away into the sky. Lily was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +She tried to catch the balloons, but they were too high up. Lily watched as the balloons disappeared into the clouds. She felt very alone without her balloons and cried herself to sleep that night. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She played on the swings and went down the slide. + +After a while, they went to get some ice cream. Lily got a big scoop of chocolate and smiled from ear to ear. She was so grateful for the treat. + +As they were walking home, Lily's dad realized he had lost his phone. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Lily wanted to help, so she started to look too. She found it in a sack on the ground! Her dad was so happy and grateful to have his phone back. They all smiled and walked home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bright yellow dress and loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While they were playing, Lily suddenly felt the need to sneeze. "Mommy, my nose tickles," she said. "I think I'm going to sneeze!" + +Her mom quickly handed her a tissue to cover her hand. "Bless you, Lily," her mom said. "Are you feeling okay?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. "Yes, Mommy. I just had to sneeze. Thank you for the tissue." + +They continued playing at the park, running around and having fun. Lily was happy that her mom was there to take care of her when she needed it. And even though she sneezed, she still had a great day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky's friend, Bunny, came to the pond. Bunny asked, "What are you doing, Ducky?" Ducky replied, "I want to dive into the pond, but I'm scared." + +Bunny said, "Don't be scared, Ducky. Just take a deep breath and dive in!" So, Ducky took a deep breath and dove into the pond. He felt the water on his feathers and it felt great. + +After a while, Ducky got out of the pond and saw steam coming from the grass. He asked Bunny, "What's that?" Bunny said, "That's steam. It happens when the sun shines on the grass and it gets hot. The water on the grass turns into steam." + +Ducky was amazed and said, "Wow, that's so cool! I want to see it again!" So, Ducky went back into the pond and dove in again. He was so persistent in trying to see the steam again. Finally, he got out of the pond and saw the steam once more. Ducky was so happy and said, "Thanks, Bunny, for teaching me about steam!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to fly on planes. His mommy and daddy promised to take him on a special trip to see his grandma. Timmy was so excited! + +On the day of the trip, they got on the plane and Timmy was happy. But as time passed, Timmy started to feel uncomfortable. The plane was too hot and he was thirsty. His mommy and daddy didn't bring any water and Timmy was sad. + +Suddenly, a nice lady sitting next to them offered Timmy a cup of water. Timmy was so happy and drank it all up. He felt much better! The lady also gave him a toy plane to play with. Timmy smiled and played with his new toy. He forgot all about feeling uncomfortable. + +Finally, they arrived at grandma's house and Timmy was so happy to see her. He thanked the nice lady for offering him water and the toy plane. Timmy knew that he would always remember his special plane trip. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who had a very pretty blanket. It was soft and colorful, and she loved to snuggle with it at night. One day, Lily's little brother wanted to play with the blanket too. He asked Lily to share, but Lily didn't want to. + +So, the little brother decided to pull the blanket away from Lily. He tugged and tugged until the blanket ripped in half. Lily was very upset and started to cry. Her pretty blanket was ruined and she couldn't snuggle with it anymore. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to share and not be selfish. She also learned that sometimes things can get broken and it's okay to be sad, but it's important to move on and find new things that are just as attractive. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. His boat was navy blue and had a little flag on top. + +One day, Timmy wanted to take his boat to the park to play in the pond. He put his boat in his backpack and went to the park. When he got to the pond, he put his boat in the water and watched it sail around. + +Suddenly, the sun got very hot and Timmy's boat started to melt! Timmy was frightened and tried to grab his boat, but it was too late. His boat had melted and he was very sad. + +Timmy learned that he should always check the weather before taking his toys outside. From that day on, he made sure to keep his toys safe from the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the water. One day, Ducky went into the bathtub to take a bath. Ducky liked to balance on the edge of the bathtub while getting clean. + +Suddenly, Ducky slipped and fell in the water. Ducky was scared and started to quack loudly. But then, a kind hand reached in and picked up Ducky. It was Ducky's mommy! She dried off Ducky with a towel and gave her a big hug. + +From then on, Ducky was more careful when she balanced on the edge of the bathtub. And she was happy to have such a kind mommy who always took care of her. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park. It was very dark outside, but she wasn't scared because she had her mommy with her. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a rat running towards her. She started to tremble and cried out, "Mommy, there's a rat!" + +Her mommy picked her up and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The rat is more scared of you than you are of it." + +Lily felt better and they continued their walk in the park. She looked up at the stars and said, "Mommy, the stars are so pretty." + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, they are. But you're the prettiest thing in the whole world to me." And Lily smiled, feeling happy and safe in her mommy's arms. +Once upon a time, there was a lion. The lion lived in a big jungle. The jungle was very tidy. The lion liked to go for a walk in the jungle. + +One day, the lion saw a rabbit. The rabbit was very small. The lion wanted to eat the rabbit. But the rabbit was too fast. The lion could not catch the rabbit. + +So, the lion decided to go back to his tidy home. He lay down and took a nap. When he woke up, he saw that his home was still tidy. The lion was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries. One day, she asked her mommy if she could have some blueberries for breakfast. Her mommy said, "Yes, Lily, you may have some blueberries for breakfast. That is normal." + +Lily was very happy and ate all of her blueberries. After breakfast, she went outside to play with her friends. They were playing with a ball when suddenly, it rolled into the street. Lily wanted to go get it, but her mommy did not permit her to go into the street. + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mommy was just trying to keep her safe. She went back to playing with her friends and forgot all about the ball. Later that day, her mommy surprised her with some more blueberries for a snack. Lily was very happy and thanked her mommy for being so kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was so excited because her mommy promised to take her to the park. Lily loved going to the park and playing on the swings. + +Before they left, Lily's mommy needed to finish some work on her computer. She asked Lily to wait for her and promised it wouldn't take long. + +Lily saw a file on the desk and wanted to look at it. She didn't know it was important, so she opened it and accidentally deleted everything inside. + +When her mommy saw what happened, she was very upset. They couldn't go to the park anymore because her mommy needed to fix the file. Lily felt very sad and promised to never touch anything on the desk again. +One sunny day, Tommy and his friend Billy went to the park. Tommy wore his favorite red shirt and was very enthusiastic about playing on the swings. Billy warned him to be careful because the swings were very high. + +Tommy didn't listen to Billy's warning and swung too high. His shirt got caught on the swing and ripped. Tommy was sad and didn't want to play anymore. Billy tried to cheer him up by suggesting they play on the slide instead. + +But when they got to the slide, they saw that some big kids were hogging it. Billy didn't want to confront them, but Tommy was determined to get his turn. He marched up to the big kids and asked if he could have a turn on the slide. To their surprise, the big kids let him go ahead. + +Tommy was so enthusiastic about going down the slide that he forgot all about his ripped shirt. He had so much fun that he didn't even care about the conflict with the big kids. Billy was proud of him for being brave and standing up for himself. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, Lily's friend Amy had a birthday party. Amy's parents gave her a brilliant present, a big pink doll that Lily also wanted. + +Lily felt sad because she didn't have a present for Amy. She asked her mom for help, and her mom said, "You can make a present for Amy. It will be special because you made it with love." + +Lily made a card and drew a picture for Amy. When she gave it to her, Amy shouted, "This is the best present ever!" Lily felt happy and learned that the best presents come from the heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and read storybooks. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the fireplace. Lily didn't know what a fireplace was, so her mom showed her the big thing in the living room that made the room warm. + +Lily helped her mom by putting some logs in the fireplace. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and Lily started to scream! Her mom quickly put out the fire and hugged Lily, telling her everything was okay. + +After that, Lily's mom explained to her that fire can be dangerous and that's why they have to be gentle with it. Lily learned a valuable lesson and promised to always be careful around the fireplace. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to perform for her toys, singing and dancing all around her room. One day, she found an old jug in her backyard and decided to use it as a prop for her show. + +Lily was nervous about her performance that night. She wanted it to be perfect for her audience of stuffed animals. She practiced all day, making sure her voice was just right and her dance moves were on point. + +As the sun began to set, Lily's parents came to watch her show. She started singing and dancing with her jug as a prop, and her parents were amazed. They had never seen Lily perform like this before. She was so confident and happy. + +After the show, Lily's parents asked where she had learned to perform so well. Lily just smiled and said, "I've been practicing with my jug all day!" From that day on, Lily's jug became a regular part of her performances, and she never felt nervous again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to play in the soft grass and eat yummy carrots. One day, while Floppy was hopping around, he saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf had sharp teeth and was growling loudly. Floppy started to shiver with fear. + +Floppy knew he had to run away from the wolf, but his little legs were too slow. He remembered his mama telling him about a secret tunnel that led to safety. Floppy hopped as fast as he could and found the tunnel. He hopped through it and came out on the other side, safe and sound. + +Floppy was so happy to be safe and away from the scary wolf. He realized how much he loved his mama for teaching him about the secret tunnel. From that day on, Floppy made sure to always listen to his mama's advice and never forget the tunnel that saved him from danger. +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 catch. Lily was very happy because she was good at catching the ball. But her friend Timmy found it difficult and kept dropping the ball. + +After a while, they got tired of playing catch and decided to play something else. Lily suggested they play a game where they had to rub their bellies and pat their heads at the same time. This was a bit difficult for everyone, but they kept trying and eventually got the hang of it. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mom called her inside for dinner. She was sad to leave her friends, but happy that she caught the ball and could do the difficult belly-rubbing game. She went inside with a big smile on her face, ready to tell her mom all about her fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a bug on the ground. It was a little bug with tiny legs and wings. She thought it was cute and wanted to play with it. + +Lily picked up the bug and put it on her hand. She looked at it closely and smiled. Then, she saw a puddle of water nearby. She thought it would be fun to splash in the water with the bug. + +She walked over to the puddle and jumped right in. She splashed and laughed as the water went everywhere. The bug didn't seem to mind the water at all. It was an easy bug to please. + +After playing in the water for a while, Lily got out and put the bug back on the ground. She said goodbye to the bug and went back inside for a snack. From that day on, Lily loved bugs and splashing in puddles. +Once upon a time, there was a goose named Gigi. Gigi had soft feathers that were fine and fluffy. One day, Gigi was walking in the park when a little boy came up to her. The little boy wanted to pet Gigi, but instead, he tried to pinch her. Gigi didn't like that and she honked loudly to tell the little boy to stop. + +The little boy felt bad and he apologized to Gigi. Gigi forgave him and let him pet her gently. From that day on, the little boy and Gigi became friends. They would play together in the park and have lots of fun. Gigi was happy to have a new friend and the little boy learned that it's not nice to pinch. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was flying in the sky, looking for a shelter. It was getting dark, and the bird was feeling scared. Suddenly, it saw a blue house with a big tree in front of it. The bird flew to the tree and saw a little hole in it. It decided to surrender and went inside the hole. + +The bird felt safe and warm inside the tree. It was happy to have found a shelter for the night. The bird looked outside and saw the moon in the sky. It was also blue, just like the house. The bird fell asleep, dreaming of flying in the blue sky. In the morning, the bird woke up and flew out of the tree. It saw the sun rising in the sky, and it was no longer scared. The bird knew that it could always find a shelter if it needed one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved taking photos with her mommy's camera. She loved taking photos of her toys, her dog, and her family. One day, Lily's mommy took a photo of her and her daddy. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can we make this photo famous?" + +Her mommy replied, "I don't know, Lily. But we can post it on our wall for everyone to see." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love this photo. It's my favorite." + +Her mommy said, "It's my favorite too, Lily. You and daddy look so happy in it." + +From then on, Lily would always look at the photo and remember how much she loved her family. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball in the park. One day, Max found a shiny telephone on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and shook it. Suddenly, the phone started ringing! + +Max barked loudly and his owner, Sarah, answered the phone. "Hello?" she said. "Woof woof!" Max barked. Sarah laughed and said, "Max, you can't talk on the phone!" Max wagged his tail happily. + +From that day on, Max carried the telephone with him everywhere he went. He loved to shake it and hear it ring. Sarah thought it was funny and let Max keep the telephone as his new toy. Max was a happy dog with his big toy telephone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to tell jokes, but sometimes his jokes made his friends confused. One day, Timmy wanted to make his friends laugh by telling them a joke. He went to their house to deliver the joke, but when he got there, his friends were already playing a game. Timmy felt left out and sad. + +As he sat alone, he thought of a joke that would make his friends laugh. He decided to go back to their house and deliver the joke. When he got there, his friends were still playing the game. Timmy told his joke, but his friends didn't understand it. They looked confused and didn't laugh. + +Timmy felt sad and left out again. He realized that his jokes weren't always funny to his friends. He decided to try to make them laugh in a different way. He started to play the game with them and soon they were all laughing and having fun together. Timmy learned that it's important to make others happy in different ways, and that sometimes jokes aren't the best way to do it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite game was to pretend she was a princess. One day, Lily's mom went to the store and came back with a surprise for her. It was a shiny card with a picture of a princess on it. + +Lily was so happy and she showed the card to all her toys. Her teddy bear said, "Wow, that's an expensive card!" Lily didn't know what that meant, so her mom explained that it meant the card was very special and valuable. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily wanted to share her new card with her friend, so she offered it to her to look at. Her friend was so excited and said, "Thank you, Lily! This card is beautiful!" Lily was happy to share her special card with her friend and they spent the rest of the day playing princesses together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his phone. He could play games and watch videos on it. But one day, Timmy lost his phone. He searched everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mom asked him why he looked so serious. "I lost my phone," Timmy said with a frown. "Where did you last have it?" his mom asked. "I don't know," Timmy replied. + +Then Timmy's sister came in and asked what was wrong. Timmy told her about his lost phone. "Did you check under your bed?" she asked. Timmy went to check and there it was, under his pillow! Timmy was so happy he hugged his sister. "Thank you for helping me find my phone!" he said. "You're welcome," his sister replied with a smile. "Don't lie on your phone anymore," she added. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who lived on a big farm. The farmer had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. One day, he decided to go on an adventurous trip to the city. He packed his bags and left for the city. + +While he was away, the animals on the farm missed him a lot. They realized that the farmer included them in his life and took good care of them. They learned that it's important to appreciate the people who take care of us. + +When the farmer returned, the animals were very happy to see him. They showed him how much they appreciated him by giving him lots of love and affection. The farmer was very happy and realized that taking care of the animals on his farm was the most important thing in his life. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful turkey named Tom. Tom loved to hop around the farm and play with his friends. One day, Tom was walking near the fence when he heard a voice. "Hey, turkey! I am going to catch you!" It was the farmer's son, Billy. Tom was scared and tried to run, but Billy caught him. + +"Please let me go, Billy!" Tom begged. But Billy didn't listen and took him inside the house. Tom was so scared that he couldn't even hop anymore. Billy's mom saw Tom and said, "What a beautiful turkey! We will have him for dinner tonight." Tom was so sad that he couldn't even say a word. + +And that's how Tom's adventure ended. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside, but one day it started to rain. She was sad because she couldn't play. Her mommy promised her that the rain would stop soon and they could play outside again. + +Lily waited and waited, but the rain didn't stop. She was getting bored and wanted to play. Suddenly, she saw a clear patch of sky. She was so happy and ran outside to play. But then, it started to rain again and she got wet. + +Lily learned that sometimes promises can't always be kept and that rain can be tricky. But she also learned to enjoy the clear moments when they come. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game of catch in the park. As they were playing, they saw a pretty butterfly flying by. They all stopped to watch it flutter around. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the street. It was the sound of traffic! Lily's mom told her to be careful around the cars and to always look both ways before crossing the street. Lily knew that she had to be safe. + +As they continued to play, Lily's friend raised her hand and said she had to go home. Lily said goodbye and continued to play with her other friends. She had so much fun that day and couldn't wait to come back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, while she was running around, she fell down and hurt her knee. It was red and sore, and she couldn't walk properly. + +Lily's mom saw her and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" + +"I fell down and my knee hurts," Lily replied. + +Her mom picked her up and carried her inside. She put a smooth bandage on Lily's knee and told her to rest and sleep. + +Lily didn't want to sleep because she wanted to play more, but her knee hurt too much. She felt sad because she couldn't do what she wanted. But her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, you'll feel better soon. We can play together when you're all better." Lily smiled and closed her eyes, feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her backyard. She had a bow and arrow and wanted to shoot it like a brave warrior. She pretended to be a princess who was fighting a dragon. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over and asked, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm pretending to be a princess and I'm going to shoot the dragon with my arrow," said Lily. + +"I want to play too!" said Timmy, but he was impatient and wanted to start right away. + +Lily said, "Okay, you can be the dragon and I'll shoot you with my arrow." + +Timmy pretended to be a fierce dragon and Lily aimed her arrow. She shot it and it landed right on Timmy's chest. He fell down and pretended to be defeated. They both laughed and continued to play until it was time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a clever bunny. The bunny liked to hop around and play. One day, the bunny had to go to class. The bunny didn't want to go to class, but the bunny's mama said it was important to learn new things. The bunny went to class and learned about counting and colors. The bunny was happy to learn new things. The moral of the story is that it's important to go to class and learn new things, even if you don't want to. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was restless and wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his mom if he could go outside and play. His mom said, "Yes, but be careful." + +Timmy went outside and saw a beautiful butterfly. He chased after it and followed it into the woods. In the woods, he saw a man and a woman getting married. Timmy thought it was nice and said, "I want to have a marriage too!" The man and woman smiled at Timmy and said, "You will one day." + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise. It was a bear! The man and woman ran away, but Timmy was too slow. The bear caught him and ate him for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was an ancient tree. The tree was very big and had many branches. One day, a parrot came to sit on the tree. The parrot was very colorful and could talk like a human. + +The parrot saw a monkey passing by and started to mention how beautiful the jungle was. The monkey stopped and listened to the parrot. The parrot then told the monkey about the ancient tree and how it had been there for many years. + +The monkey was amazed and asked the parrot if he could show him the ancient tree. The parrot happily agreed and flew with the monkey to the tree. The monkey was very happy to have seen the ancient tree and thanked the parrot for showing him. From that day on, the monkey and the parrot became good friends and would often visit the ancient tree together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. Emily loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, as she was playing in her front yard, she noticed a big automobile driving by. It was so loud and fast! + +As Emily watched the automobile go by, she noticed something else. The driver looked very miserable. Emily felt sad for the driver and wondered why he was so unhappy. + +Later that day, Emily's mom explained to her that sometimes people can have everything they need, like a big automobile, but still feel unhappy. It's important to remember that things don't always make us happy. What really matters is how we treat others and how we feel on the inside. + +From that day on, Emily always tried to be kind to others and never judged them by what they had or didn't have. She learned that true happiness comes from within and not from material things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. They saw a shiny light in the sky. Lily asked her mommy, "What is that shiny light?" Her mommy replied, "That's the sun, Lily. It shines bright and gives us warmth." + +Lily felt happy and smiled. Suddenly, a cold wind blew and Lily shivered. She said to her mommy, "I feel cold." Her mommy hugged her tightly and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll keep you warm." They continued their walk and saw many animals playing in the park. Lily saw a squirrel and said, "Look, mommy! A squirrel! It's so cute!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is. It loves to play in the light and shine in the sun." + +Lily felt happy and warm in her mommy's arms. They walked back home and had hot chocolate. Lily said, "Thank you, mommy. I love you." Her mommy replied, "I love you too, Lily. You shine bright in my life." And they hugged each other tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his favorite toy car. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play with him. + +Billy saw Timmy's toy car and wanted to play with it too. Timmy didn't want to share his favorite toy and said, "No, it's mine!" + +Billy got sad and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and thought about what he should do. He decided to share his toy car with Billy and said, "Okay, you can play with it too." + +Billy stopped crying and smiled. He thought Timmy was very nice. Timmy felt happy too, knowing that sharing his toy car was the right thing to do. + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy played together with the toy car, and Timmy realized that having a friend to play with was more fun than playing alone with his fat toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with cardboard boxes. He would make houses, cars, and even boats out of them. One day, Timmy wanted to make a big castle out of cardboard. + +But he was impatient and didn't want to wait for his mom to help him. So, he tried to manage by himself. He stacked the cardboard boxes one on top of the other, but they kept falling down. Timmy realized he needed help from his mom after all. + +Together, Timmy and his mom built the biggest cardboard castle ever seen. Timmy was so happy and proud of what they created. From that day on, Timmy knew that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you can't manage by yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and look at all the pretty trees. Blue's favorite tree was a tall pine tree. One day, Blue saw a bug on the pine tree and decided to dive down to catch it. But when Blue got closer, the bug flew away and Blue hit the tree. Blue fell to the ground and didn't move. Blue was dead. The other birds were sad and missed Blue very much. They knew Blue loved the pine tree, so they decided to build a nest in the pine tree to remember Blue. Now every time they fly by the pine tree, they think of Blue and smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She had a little dog named Max who loved to run around with her. One day, Lily found a little coin on the ground. She was so happy because she knew that it was money. + +Lily decided to use the little bit of money to buy a little toy for Max. She went to the store and found a little ball that she knew Max would love. She gave the money to the lady at the store and got the little ball. + +When Lily got home, she gave the little ball to Max and he loved it. Lily was so happy that she could make Max happy with just a little bit of money. From that day on, Lily knew that love was more important than money and that even a little bit of love could make someone very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved soup, especially the fancy kind her mom made. One day, Lily accidentally spilled her soup on her dress. She cried and cried because she thought her dress would be ruined forever. + +But her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can dry your dress and it will be good as new." So, they put the dress in the dryer and it came out perfectly dry. + +Lily learned that accidents happen, but they can be fixed. She also learned that it's important to appreciate the things we have, like a fancy bowl of soup or a pretty dress. From then on, she made sure to be extra careful with her soup and to always say thank you to her mom for making it. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run around in the yard. One day, Max's owner took him to a carnival. Max saw a game where you could win a pin. Max wanted the pin so badly! He played the game and won the pin! Max was so happy and wagged his tail. He showed everyone his new pin and played even more! +Once upon a time, there was a lively monkey. He loved to jump and play in the trees. One day, he saw a bunch of bananas on the ground. The monkey felt an urge to eat them all. + +But then, he saw a little girl walking by. She looked hungry too, so the monkey decided to share his bananas with her. The little girl was very happy and gave the monkey a big hug. + +From that day on, the monkey and the little girl became good friends. They would play together in the trees and share their food. The monkey was happy that he listened to his urge to share, and the little girl was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect rocks. He had a big bucket full of them. One day, Timmy's neighbor came over to play. + +"Wow, Timmy! You have so many rocks!" said the neighbor. + +"Yes, I like to collect them," replied Timmy. + +But the neighbor was rude and said, "Collecting rocks is silly. You should collect toys like me." + +Timmy felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. But then, he remembered something his mom had told him. "It doesn't matter what others think. If you like something, that's all that matters." + +So, Timmy continued to collect rocks and didn't let his neighbor's words bring him down. And he realized that his neighbor wasn't being very nice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around with her friends. One day, her mom made her a yummy salad for lunch. Lily didn't really like vegetables, but her mom recommended that she try it. + +Lily took a small bite and was surprised at how tasty it was! "Mommy, this salad is delicious!" she exclaimed. "I know, sweetie. I'm glad you like it," her mom replied with a smile. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend Emma. Emma had a new puppy that was absolutely adorable. "Wow, Emma! Your puppy is so cute!" Lily said. "I know, right? I recommend that you come over and play with him again soon," Emma replied. + +Lily had a great day playing with her friends and trying new things. She realized that sometimes, things that seem scary or weird can actually be really fun and enjoyable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the swing in her backyard. One day, her friend Jack came over to play with her. Jack wanted to play on the slide, but Lily wanted to swing. They disagreed on what to play. + +Lily felt sad because she really wanted to swing, but Jack didn't want to. They argued for a little while, but then they decided to take turns. First, Lily got to swing for five minutes, and then Jack got to go on the slide for five minutes. They both had fun and were happy again. + +From that day on, they learned to share and take turns. They never disagreed again and always had fun playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very kind and generous. He liked to share his honey with his friends. + +One day, the bear was sitting on a rock near a river. He looked up at the sky and saw a bird flying. He watched the bird for a minute and then went back to his honey. + +Later, the bear's friends came to visit him. They were very hungry. The bear shared his honey with them and they all had a good time together. They watched the sunset and the stars in the sky. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and listen to music. Her favorite kind of music was jazz. One day, Lily went to a jazz concert with her mommy and daddy. She was so excited to hear the music and see the musicians play their instruments. + +As the music started to play, Lily started to dance and shake her body. She was having so much fun! Suddenly, the lights went out and Lily got frightened. She couldn't see anything and she didn't know what was happening. + +"Mommy, daddy, I'm scared," Lily said. + +"It's okay, sweetie. It's just a power outage. We'll be okay," her mommy said, trying to calm her down. + +After a few minutes, the lights came back on and the music started playing again. Lily was no longer frightened and continued to dance and shake to the beat of the jazz music. It was a night she would never forget. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big bucket of sand and some toys. They liked to make sand castles and bury their toys in the sand. + +"Look, I buried my car!" Ben said, showing Lily a mound of sand with a wheel sticking out. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Lily said. "Can I bury my doll?" + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't bury her too deep, or she might not wake up!" Ben said. + +Lily nodded and dug a hole in the sand. She put her doll in the hole and covered her with sand. She left her doll's head out so she could breathe. + +"There, she's sleeping!" Lily said, smiling. + +They played for a while longer, then they heard their mom calling them. + +"Time to go inside, kids! Lunch is ready!" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom!" Lily and Ben said. They ran to the house, but Lily stopped and looked back at her doll. + +"Bye, doll! I'll come back for you later!" she said. + +She ran to catch up with Ben, feeling cheerful. She hoped her doll would have a nice nap in the sand. +Sara and Ben like to play in the wood behind their house. They imagine they are brave explorers, looking for treasure and animals. One day, they find a big gray rock with a hole in it. + +"Look, Ben, maybe there is something inside!" Sara says. + +"Maybe it is a cave for a bear or a fox!" Ben says. + +They go closer to the rock and peek inside the hole. They see something shiny and round. + +"What is that?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know, let's take it out!" Ben says. + +They reach inside the hole and pull out a metal coin. It has a picture of a man with a hat and a beard on one side, and some words on the other side. + +"Wow, this is a treasure!" Sara says. + +"Maybe it is from a long time ago, when the wood was different!" Ben says. + +They are very happy and excited. They imagine they are rich and famous, and that they have found a secret from the past. They put the coin in their pocket and run back to their house to show their mom and dad. They can't wait to tell them their story. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big box near the slide. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben said. He ran to the box and pulled the lid. + +"No, wait!" Lily said. She was scared. She had a bad feeling. "Maybe it's not for us. Maybe it's a trap." + +But Ben did not listen. He opened the box and looked inside. He saw something furry and brown. He smiled. "Look, Lily, it's a teddy bear! How cute!" + +He reached his hand to grab the teddy bear. But the teddy bear was not a teddy bear. It was a wild raccoon. It did not like Ben's hand. It bit Ben's hand hard. Ben screamed. + +Lily ran to help Ben. She saw the raccoon. She was shocked. She grabbed a stick and tried to scare the raccoon away. But the raccoon was angry. It jumped out of the box and ran after Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben dropped their toys and ran to the slide. They climbed up the ladder and slid down. They hoped the raccoon would not follow them. + +But the raccoon was fast. It climbed up the ladder too. It was almost at the top. + +Lily and Ben saw the raccoon. They were terrified. They had nowhere to go. + +"Help!" they shouted. "Someone help us!" + +A man heard their shouts. He was walking his dog in the park. He saw the raccoon on the slide. He knew it was wild and dangerous. He grabbed a rock and threw it at the raccoon. The rock hit the raccoon on the head. The raccoon fell off the slide and ran away. + +The man and his dog came to Lily and Ben. They were crying and shaking. The man checked Ben's hand. It was bleeding. He wrapped it with a cloth. He hugged Lily and Ben. + +"It's okay, kids. You're safe now. The raccoon is gone. Let's go to the nurse and get you some help." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They thanked the man and his dog. They followed him to the nurse. They learned a lesson. They would never open a strange box again. + +They sighed. They wished they had listened to Lily's bad feeling. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with toys and watch TV. One day, they saw a big truck on TV. The truck was slow and loud. It had many things on it. + +"Wow, look at the truck!" Lily said. "It has a bike and a ball and a doll and a teddy bear!" + +"I want the bike!" Tom said. "It is red and shiny. I can ride it fast." + +"Let's wave to the truck!" Lily said. "Maybe it will stop and give us the things." + +They ran to the window and waved to the truck. The truck did not see them. It kept going slow and loud. + +"Hey, truck, stop!" Tom shouted. "We want the bike and the ball and the doll and the teddy bear!" + +He ran out of the door and chased the truck. Lily followed him. They did not look at the road. They did not see the car. + +The car was fast and quiet. It hit Tom and Lily. They fell down and did not get up. The truck did not stop. The car did not stop. The TV did not stop. The end. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a fat man walking with a cane on the street. They thought he looked funny and wanted to make fun of him. + +"Hey, fat man, why do you need a cane?" Tim shouted. "Did you eat too much cake?" + +"Guess what, fat man, we can run faster than you!" Sam said. "You are too slow and old!" + +The fat man did not say anything. He just looked at them with a sad face. He kept walking with his cane. + +Tim and Sam ran after him and tried to pull his cane. They wanted to make him fall and laugh at him. They thought it was a fun game. + +But the fat man was not playing. He was very angry. He turned around and hit Tim and Sam with his cane. He hit them hard on their heads and legs. He made them cry and bleed. + +"Stop, stop, please stop!" Tim and Sam begged. "We are sorry, we are sorry!" + +But the fat man did not stop. He hit them until they could not move. He left them on the ground and walked away. + +Tim and Sam learned a hard lesson. They should not be mean to people who are different. They should not judge people by how they look. They should not hurt people with their words or actions. They should be kind and respectful. But it was too late. They had made a big mistake. And they paid a big price. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to eat olives. One day, their mom gave them a bowl of olives to share. But Lila and Tom were selfish. They did not want to share the olives. They each grabbed as many olives as they could and put them on their plates. + +"Hey, you took more olives than me!" Lila said to Tom. + +"No, I did not. You took more olives than me!" Tom said to Lila. + +They started to argue and fight over the olives. They did not notice that their mom was watching them. + +Their mom was not happy. She took the bowl of olives and said, "Lila and Tom, you are being selfish. You should share the olives with each other. If you cannot share, then you will not have any olives at all." + +She split the olives in half and put them in two jars. She said, "These olives are for tomorrow. You can each have half of the olives if you promise to be nice and share with each other. But if you are selfish again, you will not have any olives at all." + +Lila and Tom felt sorry. They knew they were wrong. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We will be nice and share with each other. We promise." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's good. I love you both. Now, let's have some cookies instead." + +Lila and Tom smiled and hugged their mom. They said, "We love you too, mom. Thank you for the cookies." + +They ate the cookies and shared them with each other. They learned to be less selfish and more kind. They also looked forward to eating the olives tomorrow. +Tom is a boy who likes to ride his bike. He has a red bike with two big wheels and a bell. He rides his bike on the street with his friends. They have fun and go fast. + +One day, Tom sees a hill on the street. He wants to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. He tells his friends to follow him. They pedal hard and try to rise up the hill. But the hill is very hard and steep. Tom's legs get tired and his bike slows down. + +Tom does not give up. He pushes harder and harder. He wants to reach the top of the hill. He hears his friends cheering for him. He feels happy and strong. He makes it to the top of the hill and sees a big park with a pond and a slide. He smiles and rings his bell. He did it! He rose up the hard hill on the street. He waits for his friends to join him and then they go to play in the park. They have more fun and go fast. +Lily loved to bake with her mom. They would make cookies, cakes, and pies for their family and friends. Lily was gifted at baking. She could mix, roll, cut, and decorate very well. She always helped her mom in the kitchen. + +One day, Lily and her mom decided to bake a big cake for Lily's dad. It was his birthday, and they wanted to surprise him. They made a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. Lily wrote "Happy Birthday Dad" with a piping bag. She was very proud of her work. + +They put the cake in a box and hid it in the fridge. They waited for Lily's dad to come home from work. When he arrived, they shouted "Surprise!" and gave him the cake. Lily's dad was very happy and thanked them. He said, "This is the best cake ever! You are both very gifted at baking. I love you so much!" + +He gave them a big hug and a kiss. Then they cut the cake and ate it together. It was delicious and sweet. Lily felt warm and happy inside. She learned that baking was not only fun, but also a way to show love and kindness. She decided to bake more often for her family and friends. She knew they would appreciate her gift. +Lily was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her toys in her room. She had a big rug with many colors on the floor. She liked to sit on the rug and make stories with her toys. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, we have a guest. His name is Ben. He is your age. He wants to play with you. Can you come and say hello?" + +Lily felt scared. She did not want to meet Ben. She did not know what to say to him. She hid under the rug and hoped he would not find her. + +Ben came to Lily's room. He saw many toys, but he did not see Lily. He said, "Hello, Lily. Where are you? I want to play with you. Do you like cars? I have a red car. Do you want to see it?" + +He looked around the room. He saw the rug with many colors. He thought, maybe Lily is under the rug. He lifted the rug and saw Lily. She looked at him with big eyes. + +He smiled and said, "Hi, Lily. I found you. You are very good at hiding. Do you want to play hide and seek with me? It is fun. You can hide and I can search for you. Or I can hide and you can search for me. What do you think?" + +Lily felt curious. She liked to play hide and seek. She liked Ben's smile. She thought, maybe he is not so scary. Maybe he is nice. She nodded and said, "Okay. I want to play with you. You can hide first. I will count to ten and then I will search for you." + +Ben said, "Okay. I will hide. You can count. But don't peek!" + +He ran out of the room and looked for a good hiding spot. Lily covered her eyes and started to count. She said, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" + +She opened her eyes and searched for Ben. She was not shy anymore. She was happy. She had a new friend. +Lily and her mom went to the restaurant. Lily liked the restaurant. It had many colors and pictures on the wall. It also had a big fish tank with many fish. Lily saw a cute fish. It was pink and had a long tail. Lily wanted the fish. + +"Mom, can I have the fish?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, you can't have the fish. The fish belongs to the restaurant. They are not for sale." Mom said. + +"But I like the fish. It is so cute. Please, mom, please." Lily said. + +"Lily, I know you like the fish, but you can't buy it. How about we buy something else? Look, they have ice cream. Do you want ice cream?" Mom said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She still liked the fish, but she also liked ice cream. Ice cream was sweet and cold and yummy. Lily nodded. + +"OK, mom, I want ice cream. But can I say bye to the fish?" Lily said. + +"Sure, Lily, you can say bye to the fish. But then we have to go. The ice cream is waiting for us." Mom said. + +Lily ran to the fish tank. She waved at the cute fish. She said, "Bye, fish. I hope you are happy. Maybe I will see you again." The fish swam around and seemed to say bye too. Lily smiled. She followed her mom to the ice cream. She picked chocolate. It was her favorite. She ate the ice cream and felt happy. She forgot about the fish. She had a good day at the restaurant. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toy train. They like to make the train go around the track. They have many cars and animals to put on the train. + +"Look, I have a cute bunny!" Sara says, showing Ben her toy. "It can sit on the train with the other animals." + +"Can I see?" Ben asks, reaching for the bunny. Sara gives it to him. He holds it and smiles. + +But then, Ben has an idea. He wants to see what happens if he removes the rail from the track. He thinks it will be fun. He pulls the rail out and puts it on the floor. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Sara asks, seeing the gap in the track. "The train will not go around now. It will fall off!" + +Ben does not listen. He pushes the train with his hand. The train goes fast and reaches the gap. It falls off the track and crashes on the floor. The cars and animals fly everywhere. The cute bunny lands on Ben's head. + +"Ow!" Ben says, feeling the bunny. He looks at the mess. He feels sorry. He broke the train and made Sara sad. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," he says, picking up the bunny and giving it back to her. "I was silly. I should not have removed the rail. Can we fix the train and play again?" + +Sara looks at Ben. She sees that he is sorry. She takes the bunny and hugs it. She forgives Ben. + +"It's okay, Ben," she says, smiling. "We can fix the train and play again. But next time, do not remove the rail, okay?" + +"Okay," Ben says, nodding. He helps Sara to put the rail back on the track. They put the cars and animals back on the train. They make the train go around the track. They are happy. They are friends. +Sam and Mia like to swim in the pool. They wear swim suits and goggles. They splash and kick and have fun. They see a big slide. They want to try it. + +"Let's go on the slide, Mia!" Sam says. + +"OK, Sam, but be careful. It looks high and fast," Mia says. + +They climb up the stairs. They wait for their turn. Sam goes first. He slides down very fast. He screams and laughs. He lands in the water. He is happy. + +"Come on, Mia, it's fun!" he says. + +Mia goes next. She slides down very fast too. But she does not scream or laugh. She feels something hot in her mouth. She lands in the water. She is not happy. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she says. "What is this? It's spicy!" + +She spits out the water. She sees red flakes in it. She looks up. She sees a sign. It says: "Warning: Hot Sauce Slide. Only for brave people. Do not swallow the water." + +She cries. She does not like spicy things. She wants to get out of the pool. She is angry at Sam. + +"Sam, why did you make me go on the slide? You did not tell me it was spicy!" she says. + +Sam is sorry. He did not know it was spicy. He did not see the sign. He tries to help Mia. He gives her his water bottle. He says he is sorry. + +But Mia does not want his water. She does not want his sorry. She does not want to swim with him anymore. She finishes her swim. She goes to her mom. She tells her what happened. She wants to go home. + +Sam is sad. He finishes his swim too. He goes to his dad. He tells him what happened. He wants to say sorry to Mia. But Mia does not want to talk to him. She is still mad. + +They go home. They do not play together. They do not say goodbye. They have a bad day. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to eat yogurt every morning. They had their own cups with their names on them, and they always chose their favorite flavors. Lily liked strawberry yogurt, and Max liked banana yogurt. + +One day, their mom was busy and forgot to put the yogurt in the fridge. She left it on the table all night. In the morning, Lily and Max ran to the table and grabbed their cups. They opened the lids and took a big spoonful of yogurt. + +"Yuck!" Lily spat out the yogurt. It was sour and lumpy. "This yogurt is spoiled!" + +"Yuck!" Max agreed. He also spat out the yogurt. It smelled bad and tasted worse. "This yogurt is spoiled too!" + +Their mom heard them and came to the table. She saw the yogurt and felt sorry. She had made a mistake. She hugged Lily and Max and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. I forgot to put the yogurt in the fridge. It doesn't belong on the table. It belongs in the cold place. Let's throw away the spoiled yogurt and get some fresh ones, okay?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They were still hungry, but they didn't want to eat the spoiled yogurt. They threw away their cups and followed their mom to the fridge. They picked new cups of yogurt and smiled. They hoped the yogurt was good this time. They opened the lids and tasted the yogurt. + +"Mmm!" Lily said. The yogurt was sweet and creamy. "This yogurt is good!" + +"Mmm!" Max said. The yogurt was smooth and fruity. "This yogurt is good too!" + +Their mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like the yogurt, my loves. Enjoy your breakfast. And remember, yogurt belongs in the fridge, not on the table." +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a purple box under a tree. The box has a lock. They want to open the box. + +"Look, a key!" Mia says. She points to a shiny key on a branch. "Maybe it can open the box." + +"How can we get the key?" Ben asks. He is too short to reach the branch. + +"Let's hop!" Mia says. She hops on one foot. Ben hops on the other foot. They hop and hop, but they cannot get the key. + +"Who are you?" a voice says. Ben and Mia stop hopping. They see a big bird on the tree. The bird has the key in its beak. + +"We are Ben and Mia," Ben says. "We want to open the box. Can we have the key, please?" + +The bird looks at them. It thinks for a moment. Then it says, "OK, you can have the key. But you have to do something for me first." + +"What do you want us to do?" Mia asks. + +The bird says, "You have to sing a song with me. A song about hopping." + +Ben and Mia nod. They like to sing. They sing a song with the bird. The song goes like this: + +We hop, hop, hop, all day long +We hop, hop, hop, to this song +We hop, hop, hop, high and low +We hop, hop, hop, to and fro + +The bird likes the song. It smiles and gives them the key. Ben and Mia say thank you. They run to the box and open it. Inside the box, they find a surprise. It is a purple cake with sprinkles. The cake has a note. The note says, "Happy birthday, Ben and Mia! Love, Mom and Dad." + +Ben and Mia are happy. They hug the bird. They share the cake with the bird. They have a fun birthday party in the park. They hop, hop, hop, all day long. +Lily and Sam liked to play with chalk. They drew nice pictures on the sidewalk. They drew flowers, stars, and rainbows. They were happy. + +But then, a big boy came. He had a bike. He saw the pictures and laughed. He said, "These are silly. I don't like them." He rode his bike over the pictures. He destroyed them. He made them go away. He was mean. + +Lily and Sam were sad. They cried. They said, "Why did you do that? We worked hard. We liked our pictures. You are not nice. You are bad." + +The big boy did not care. He said, "I don't care. I can do what I want. You are babies. Go away." He rode his bike away. He was rude. + +Lily and Sam hugged each other. They said, "It's okay. We can draw more pictures. We have more chalk. We are nice. We are friends." They smiled. They drew new pictures. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But they do not like to bathe. They think it is boring and cold. + +One day, Mom says, "It is time to bathe, Lily and Tom. Come to the bathroom, please." Lily and Tom say, "No, Mom. We do not want to bathe. We want to play more." Mom says, "You have to bathe. You are dirty and smelly. Bathing is good for you. It makes you clean and fresh." + +Lily and Tom run away from Mom. They hide under the bed. Mom looks for them. She finds them and says, "Come out, Lily and Tom. You cannot hide from me. You have to bathe now." Lily and Tom say, "No, Mom. We are tough. We do not need to bathe. We are not afraid of dirt and smell." + +Mom says, "You are not tough. You are silly. Dirt and smell can make you sick. You have to bathe to be healthy and happy. Come with me. I will help you bathe. It will be fun. I will turn on the tap and make bubbles. You can splash and play with the bubbles. You can also sing and tell stories. You will like bathing, I promise." + +Lily and Tom think for a moment. They like bubbles and splashing. They like singing and telling stories. They do not want to be sick and unhappy. They say, "Okay, Mom. We will bathe. But only for a little while. Then we can play more." Mom says, "Deal. Come on, Lily and Tom. Let's go to the bathroom and bathe." Lily and Tom follow Mom. They bathe with the tap and the bubbles. They have fun. They are clean and fresh. They are proud of themselves. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. Bathing is not so bad. It is kind of fun." Mom says, "You are welcome, Lily and Tom. I love you too. You are good and brave. Bathing is fun. And now you can play more." Lily and Tom smile and say, "Yay!" They go to their room and play with their toys and books. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big yellow mushroom under a tree. Lily wanted to touch it, but Ben stopped her. + +"No, Lily, don't touch it. It can be bad for you," Ben said. + +"Why?" Lily asked. + +Ben tried to explain. "Mushrooms are not like flowers. Some of them can make you sick or hurt you. They have things inside them that are not good for your body. You should only eat mushrooms that mom or dad give you." + +Lily looked at the yellow mushroom. It was pretty and shiny. She wondered what it tasted like. She did not understand why it was bad. + +"But it looks nice. How do you know it is bad?" she asked. + +Ben pointed to a picture book that they had brought with them. It had pictures of different plants and animals. He showed Lily a page that had a picture of the yellow mushroom. Next to it, there was a red circle with a line through it. That meant no. + +"See, this book says it is bad. It is called a poison mushroom. Poison means something that can make you very sick or even die. You don't want to eat poison, do you?" Ben said. + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to eat poison. She did not want to be sick or die. She was glad that Ben knew about mushrooms and books. She hugged him and said thank you. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm happy to help you. Come on, let's go and find some flowers instead. They are nice and safe," Ben said. + +They left the yellow mushroom alone and ran to the other side of the garden. They picked some blue and pink flowers and made a crown for Lily. They had fun and forgot about the mushroom. They were happy and safe. +Sara and Tom were playing with a basketball in the park. They liked to bounce it and throw it and catch it. Sometimes they tried to put it in the hoop, but it was too high for them. + +"Let's lie on the grass and look at the clouds," Sara said. "Maybe we can see some shapes." + +"OK," Tom said. They put the basketball on the ground and lay down next to it. They looked at the sky and saw different things. + +"I see a dog," Sara said, pointing at a fluffy cloud. + +"I see a bird," Tom said, pointing at another one. + +They were having fun, but they did not notice that a big boy was walking towards them. He saw the basketball and wanted to play with it. He picked it up and ran away. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Sara shouted. She and Tom got up and ran after him. + +"Give it back, give it back!" Tom yelled. + +The big boy did not listen. He laughed and threw the ball in the air. He thought it was harmless, but he was wrong. The ball came down and hit him on the head. He fell down and dropped the ball. + +Sara and Tom reached him and took the ball back. They were angry and scared. + +"Are you OK?" Sara asked the big boy. + +He did not answer. He was lying on the ground, holding his head. He looked sorry and sad. + +"Maybe you should not take things that are not yours," Tom said. + +The big boy nodded. He learned his lesson. He said he was sorry and asked if they wanted to play with him. + +Sara and Tom thought about it. They decided to give him a chance. They said yes and helped him up. They went back to the hoop and played with the basketball together. They had fun and became friends. +Tom and Lily liked to play pirate in the garden. They had a big box that was their ship, and they wore hats and eye patches. They pretended to sail on the sea and look for treasure. + +One day, they found a shiny coin in the dirt. They were very happy and put it in their box. But then, a big boy came and saw their coin. He wanted to take it for himself. + +"Give me that coin, you silly pirates!" he said. "It's mine now!" + +Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They did not want to lose their treasure. They tried to stop the big boy, but he was too strong. He pushed them away and grabbed the coin. + +"Ha ha, I'm the best pirate!" he said. "You can't have this coin. It's too good for you!" + +He ran away with the coin, and Tom and Lily cried. They felt very bad. They wanted their coin back. + +They looked at their box, and saw that they still had some other things. They had a map, a sword, a necklace, and a book. They were not as shiny as the coin, but they were still nice. + +"Maybe we can still play pirate," Lily said. "We have other treasure. And we have each other." + +Tom nodded. He wiped his tears and smiled. He gave Lily a hug. + +"You're right," he said. "We are still pirates. And we are still friends. That's the best treasure of all." + +They decided to remain in the garden and play pirate some more. They forgot about the big boy and the coin. They had fun and were happy again. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they are very competitive. They always want to have the best toy, the most toy, or the first toy. + +One day, they find a big, wide book in their room. It has many pictures of animals and colors. Tom and Mia both want to look at the book. They grab the book and pull it from each other. + +"Give me the book!" Tom says. + +"No, it's mine!" Mia says. + +They pull harder and harder, until the book rips in half. Tom and Mia are shocked. They look at the torn book and start to cry. + +Mom hears their cries and comes to their room. She sees the book and is angry. + +"What did you do to the book?" Mom asks. + +"We wanted to look at it, but he/she wouldn't let me!" Tom and Mia say. + +Mom shakes her head and slaps her forehead. She is tired of their fighting. + +"You need to learn to share and be nice to each other," Mom says. "The book is for both of you, not for one of you. Now you have to say sorry and hug each other." + +Tom and Mia feel sorry and hug each other. They say sorry to Mom and to the book. Mom smiles and hugs them too. + +She gives them each half of the book and tells them to look at it together. Tom and Mia agree and sit on the floor. They look at the pictures and learn the names of the animals and colors. They have fun and forget their fight. They are happy and so is Mom. +Lily liked to run fast. She ran fast in the park, in the yard, and in the school. She wanted to run in a race. A race was when many people ran fast and one person won. + +One day, Lily saw a poster. It said there was a race for kids. The race was to help animals. Lily loved animals. She wanted to help them and run in the race. But she needed money to join the race. She asked her mom and dad for money, but they said no. They said she had to earn money. + +Lily thought hard. She looked around her room. She saw her toys. She had many toys. She did not play with all of them. She had an idea. She could sell some of her toys. She could use the money to join the race. + +She asked her mom and dad if she could sell some of her toys. They said yes. They helped her make a sign. It said "Toys for sale". They put the sign and the toys outside. Lily waited for people to come. + +Soon, many people came. They looked at the toys. They liked the toys. They gave Lily money for the toys. Lily was happy. She thanked the people. She counted the money. She had enough money to join the race. + +She ran to her mom and dad. She showed them the money. She said she wanted to join the race. They smiled. They hugged her. They said they were proud of her. They said they would go with her to the race. + +The next day, Lily went to the race. She wore her number. She saw many other kids. They all wanted to run fast and win. Lily wanted to run fast and help animals. She waited for the start. + +The whistle blew. The race began. Lily ran fast. She ran with all her might. She passed some kids. Some kids passed her. She did not give up. She kept running. + +She reached the finish line. She did not win. But she did not care. She was happy. She had run in a race. She had helped animals. She had sold some toys. She had done a good thing. + +She looked for her mom and dad. They were there. They cheered for her. They hugged her. They said they were proud of her. Lily smiled. She was proud of herself. +Tim and Sue like to play with their crayons and paper. They print many things on the paper, like flowers, cars, stars and animals. They are happy and have fun. + +One day, Tim has a new idea. He says to Sue, "Let's print on our faces!" Sue thinks this is funny and says, "OK!" They take their crayons and start to print on their faces. They print red noses, blue eyes, green ears and yellow mouths. They laugh and look at each other. + +But then, they hear their mom coming. She sees them and is very angry. She says, "What have you done? You look like clowns! This is not good! Crayons are not for faces, they are for paper! Go to the bathroom and wash your faces now!" + +Tim and Sue are scared and sad. They run to the bathroom and try to wash their faces. But the crayons are hard to wash. They hurt their eyes and their mouths. They cry and wish they did not print on their faces. They are not comfortable and not happy. They are sorry. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They saw a vendor on the street. He had a big pot. He was cooking something. + +"Can we have some, please?" Lily asked the vendor. + +"Sure, little ones. It's only one coin for a bowl. It's very tasty and hot," the vendor said. He smiled and gave them two bowls. + +Lily and Tom took the bowls and smelled them. They smelled smelly. They did not like the smell. + +"Yuck! What is this?" Tom said. He made a face. + +"It's soup. It's good for you. It has meat and vegetables and spices," the vendor said. + +"Meat? What kind of meat?" Lily said. She felt scared. + +The vendor laughed. He said, "It's rat meat. I catch them in the alley. They are cheap and easy to cook." + +Lily and Tom screamed. They dropped the bowls and ran away. They felt sick and sad. They had wasted their coin and eaten something gross. + +The vendor shouted, "Hey, come back! You owe me a coin! Don't be rude!" + +But Lily and Tom did not listen. They kept running. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and not trust strangers. They learned to ask questions and not eat smelly food. They learned to cook their own food at home. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big goose near the pond. The goose had white feathers and a long neck. Lily and Tom wanted to touch the goose, but their mom said no. + +"Mom, please, can we touch the goose?" Lily asked. + +"No, you can't. The goose might bite you or chase you. It is not a nice goose. It is a mean goose. You have to stay away from it," mom said. + +But Lily and Tom did not listen to mom. They waited until mom was busy talking to another mom. Then they ran to the goose. They tried to pet the goose, but the goose did not like it. The goose was sleepy and wanted to be alone. The goose got angry and honked loudly. Then the goose bit Lily's finger and Tom's hair. Lily and Tom cried and ran back to mom. + +"Mom, mom, the goose hurt us!" Lily and Tom said. + +Mom saw the blood on Lily's finger and the feathers on Tom's hair. She was very mad and scared. She took Lily and Tom to the car and drove to the doctor. She did not permit them to play in the park anymore. She said they had to learn to listen and be careful. Lily and Tom were sorry and sad. They wished they had not touched the goose. They wished they had a nice goose instead. +Tom and Lily were playing with their new toy cars in the hall. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Sometimes they bumped into each other and laughed. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my car jump!" Tom said. He put his car on a ramp and pushed it hard. The car flew in the air and landed on the floor. + +"Wow, that's cool, Tom!" Lily said. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, here you go." Tom gave his car to Lily. "But be careful, don't release it too hard or it will break." + +Lily took the car and put it on the ramp. She wanted to make it jump higher than Tom's. She released it very hard and watched it fly. + +But the car did not land on the floor. It hit the big vase that mom had put on the table. The vase fell and broke into many pieces. The water and the flowers spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily cried. They heard mom coming from the kitchen. They knew they were in trouble. + +"What happened here?" mom asked. She saw the broken vase and the wet mess. She was very angry. "Who did this?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not want to tell the truth. They were afraid of mom. + +"It was not me, it was Tom!" Lily said. + +"No, it was not me, it was Lily!" Tom said. + +Mom did not believe them. She knew they were lying. She took away their toy cars and sent them to their room. She said they could not play with them anymore. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They wished they had been more careful and honest. They had lost their toy cars and their fun. They had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big truck outside their house. The truck has many cages with animals inside. Lily and Ben wonder what the animals are. + +They run to the truck and look at the cages. They see a lion, a monkey, a snake, and a bird. The lion is angry and roars. The monkey is sad and cries. The snake is quiet and hisses. The bird is pretty and sings. + +"Can we have the bird, please?" Lily asks the man who drives the truck. The man is busy and does not hear her. He goes inside the house to talk to their mom. + +"Let's take the bird," Ben says. He is not patient. He opens the cage and grabs the bird. The bird is scared and bites him. Ben drops the bird and screams. + +The lion sees the bird and jumps out of his cage. He is hungry and chases the bird. Lily and Ben are terrified and run away. The lion catches the bird and eats it. The monkey, the snake, and the other animals escape from their cages and run around the street. The man and their mom come out of the house and see the mess. They are angry and shout. + +Lily and Ben are in trouble. They cry and say they are sorry. They wish they had not touched the bird. They learn a hard lesson. The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play at the beach. They had a big bucket and a small shovel to make sand castles. They also had a ball to throw and catch. + +One day, they saw a big wave coming from the sea. It was blue and white and loud. They ran to the water and splashed in it. They laughed and had fun. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shell!" Ben said, holding a shiny pink shell in his hand. "It is pretty and smooth. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said, reaching for the shell. "It is very pretty. Can I hold it?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked the shell a lot, but he also liked Lily. He decided to share the shell with her. He gave it to her and said, "You can hold it, but please give it back to me later. It is my shell." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. I will give it back to you later. We can share the shell." + +They took turns holding the shell and looking at it. They saw the colors and the patterns on it. They felt the smoothness and the weight of it. They put it to their ears and heard the sound of the sea. + +They were very happy and proud of their shell. They put it in their bucket and went back to playing. They made a sand castle and put the shell on top of it. They threw and caught the ball. They splashed in the water. + +They had a wonderful day at the beach, sharing their shell and their friendship. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and water the plants. Their dad had a big tomato plant that he was very proud of. He said the tomatoes were brilliant and red and juicy. + +One day, a naughty rabbit came into the garden. It saw the tomato plant and wanted to eat it. It hopped over the fence and nibbled on the leaves. Anna and Ben saw the rabbit and shouted. + +"Stop! Stop! That is dad's tomato plant! You are not allowed to eat it!" they said. + +The rabbit did not listen. It kept nibbling and nibbling. Anna and Ben ran to the shed and got a broom and a bucket. They tried to scare the rabbit away. + +"Go away, rabbit! You are bad! We will prevent you from eating the tomatoes!" they said. + +They waved the broom and threw the bucket at the rabbit. The rabbit was scared and ran away. Anna and Ben cheered. They had saved the tomato plant. They hugged each other and went to tell their dad. + +Their dad was very happy and proud of them. He thanked them for preventing the rabbit from eating his brilliant tomatoes. He gave them each a big hug and a slice of tomato. They tasted sweet and yummy. Anna and Ben smiled. They loved their dad and his tomato plant. +Lila was a dog who loved to run. She liked to run in the park, in the yard, and in the house. She ran so fast that her owner, Ben, could not catch her. She ran with her tongue out and her tail wagging. + +One day, it was gloomy outside. The sky was gray and the wind was cold. Lila did not want to run in the park. She wanted to stay inside and cuddle with Ben. But Ben had to go to work. He put on his coat and his hat and said, "Bye, Lila. Be a good girl. I'll be back soon." + +Lila was sad. She did not like to be alone. She looked out the window and saw the gloomy sky. She felt lonely and bored. She wished Ben would come back and play with her. + +She decided to run in the house. She ran up and down the stairs, around the sofa, and under the table. She ran so fast that she knocked over a lamp, a vase, and a book. She made a big mess. She did not care. She just wanted to have fun. + +But then she heard a noise. It was the door. Ben was back! Lila was happy. She ran to the door and jumped on Ben. She licked his face and barked. Ben was not happy. He saw the mess and said, "Lila, what have you done? You are a bad girl. You broke my things. You need to learn to behave." + +Lila was sorry. She did not mean to make Ben angry. She just wanted to run. She looked at Ben with her big eyes and wagged her tail. She hoped Ben would forgive her. She loved Ben. Ben loved Lila. He sighed and said, "Oh, Lila. You are a silly dog. But you are my dog. Come on, let's clean up this mess. And then we can go for a run in the park. Maybe the sun will come out and make the sky less gloomy." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today, they are playing with toys in the garden. Anna has a doll and Ben has an aeroplane. + +"Look, Anna, my aeroplane can fly!" Ben says. He makes the aeroplane zoom in the air. He makes noises with his mouth. "Vroom, vroom!" + +"Wow, Ben, your aeroplane is fast and loud!" Anna says. She watches the aeroplane fly. She claps her hands. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Anna, you can try!" Ben says. He gives the aeroplane to Anna. Anna holds the aeroplane in her hands. She feels the wings and the tail. She sees a button on the side. + +"What does this button do?" Anna asks. + +"It makes the door open!" Ben says. "Push it and see!" + +Anna pushes the button. The door of the aeroplane opens. Inside, there is a surprise. There is a small teddy bear with a red bow. + +"Look, Ben, there is a teddy bear!" Anna says. She takes the teddy bear out of the aeroplane. She hugs the teddy bear. She smiles. "He is so soft and cute!" + +"I know, Anna, he is for you!" Ben says. He hugs Anna. He smiles. "He is a gift from me. I wanted to make you happy!" + +"Thank you, Ben, you are very kind!" Anna says. She hugs Ben back. She is happy. "You are the best friend ever!" + +Anna and Ben hug each other. They hug the teddy bear. They hug the aeroplane. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. They slide, swing, and run. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big pile of potatoes at the park. They are curious. They go to the pile and touch the potatoes. They are brown and round and hard. + +"Look, Anna, potatoes!" Ben says. + +"Can we play with them?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, why not?" Ben says. "Let's roll them down the hill!" + +They take some potatoes and roll them down the hill. The potatoes go fast and bounce. Anna and Ben laugh and clap. + +They roll more and more potatoes. They run after them. They get dizzy. They fall down on the grass. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Anna says. + +"But I feel dizzy," Ben says. + +"Me too," Anna says. "Let's rest for a while." + +They lie down on the grass and look at the sky. They see clouds and birds and planes. They feel better. + +They hear a voice. It is the farmer. He is angry. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing with my potatoes?" he shouts. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They jump up and run away. They leave the potatoes behind. + +They run to their bikes and ride away. They do not look back. + +They are sorry for the farmer. But they are glad they had fun. + +They go home and tell their moms about their adventure. + +They promise to not play with potatoes again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They have a big bookcase with many shelves. + +One day, Lily wants to read a book. She looks at the bookcase. She sees a book with a princess and a dragon. She wants to read it. But the book is on the top shelf. Lily is too small to reach it. + +She asks Ben for help. "Ben, can you get me that book?" she points at the book. "Please?" + +Ben looks at the book. He thinks it is a silly book. He likes books with cars and robots. He does not want to help Lily. He says, "No, I can't. It is too high. You can read another book. There are many books on the lower shelves. They are easy to get." + +Lily is sad. She does not want to read another book. She wants to read the book with the princess and the dragon. She says, "But I really want that book. It looks fun. Can you please try to get it for me?" + +Ben sighs. He does not want to make Lily cry. He loves his sister. He says, "Okay, fine. I will try. But you have to help me. You have to hold the chair for me. And you have to be careful. Do you understand?" + +Lily nods. She is happy. She says, "Yes, I understand. Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother." + +Ben and Lily move a chair to the bookcase. Ben climbs on the chair. Lily holds the chair. Ben reaches for the book. He grabs it. He gives it to Lily. Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are the best!" + +Ben and Lily hug. They are happy. They sit on the floor. Lily opens the book. She asks Ben, "Do you want to read it with me?" + +Ben shrugs. He says, "Okay, why not. Maybe it is not so silly. Maybe it is fun." + +Lily and Ben read the book together. They see the princess and the dragon. They see the castle and the forest. They see the magic and the adventure. They like the book. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy soldiers. They make them march and fight and say "bang bang". They pretend they are in a war. + +"War is great!" Ben says. "We can touch all the things we want and break them." + +"No, war is not great," Lily says. "War is bad. War makes people sad and hurt. We should not touch things that are not ours and break them." + +"Why not?" Ben asks. "It is fun. Look, I can touch this lamp and make it fall." He reaches for the lamp on the table. + +Lily tries to stop him. "No, Ben, don't touch the lamp! It is Mommy's lamp. She will be angry if you break it." + +But Ben does not listen. He touches the lamp and pulls it. The lamp falls and breaks. It makes a loud noise. + +Mommy hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees the broken lamp and the toy soldiers. She is very angry. + +"Who touched the lamp and broke it?" she asks. + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They are scared. They do not want to tell Mommy. + +"War is not great," Lily whispers to Ben. "War is bad. We should say sorry to Mommy." +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play outside. But today, the sky is dark and loud. They hear thunder. They are scared. + +"Let's go inside, Lily," Tom says. "Thunder is bad. It can hurt us." + +"No, Tom," Lily says. "Thunder is silly. It just makes noise. It can't hurt us. Let's stay outside and play." + +Lily runs to the swing. Tom follows her. He does not want to leave her alone. He sits on the swing next to her. They swing back and forth. They try to be brave. + +But then, they see a flash of light. They hear a big boom. The thunder is very close. They feel the rain on their faces. They are very scared. + +"Let's go inside, Lily," Tom says again. "Please. I don't like thunder. It is not silly. It is scary." + +"OK, Tom," Lily says. "You are right. Thunder is scary. Let's go inside." + +They jump off the swings. They run to the house. They hold hands. They are wet and cold. They are glad to be inside. + +Mom is waiting for them. She gives them towels and hugs. She tells them thunder is just a sound. It can't hurt them. She tells them they are brave and smart. She tells them they are not silly. She tells them she loves them. They feel better. They love Mom. They love each other. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. They also had a small pond with fish and frogs. They loved to watch nature and learn new things. + +One day, they found a shiny stone near the pond. It was red and sparkly and very pretty. Lily wanted to keep it for herself. She said, "This is mine. I found it first. You can't have it." + +Tom was sad and angry. He said, "That's not fair. We should share. It's not nice to keep things from your brother. Maybe the stone belongs to nature. Maybe someone else needs it more than you." + +Lily did not listen. She put the stone in her pocket and ran away. Tom followed her, trying to get the stone back. They ran and ran, until they reached the edge of the yard. There was a big fence with a sign that said, "Keep out. Danger." + +Lily did not see the sign. She climbed over the fence, hoping to find a hiding place for her stone. Tom saw the sign and shouted, "Lily, stop! It's not safe. Come back!" + +But it was too late. Lily slipped and fell on the other side of the fence. She landed on a pile of trash and broken glass. She hurt her knee and her hand. She dropped the stone and it rolled away. She cried and cried. + +Tom climbed over the fence and ran to help her. He wrapped his scarf around her wound and hugged her. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm here for you. Don't worry. We'll find the stone together." + +Lily looked at him and said, "I'm sorry, too, Tom. I was selfish and greedy. I should have shared with you. The stone was not worth it. You are more important to me than anything." + +They hugged and said, "I love you." They looked around and saw that the place was gloomy and dirty. There was no nature, only garbage and smoke. They felt sad and sorry for the people and animals who lived there. + +They decided to go back to their yard and take care of their nature. They also decided to be kind and generous to each other and to everyone. They learned that keeping things for yourself can make you lose more than you gain. They learned that sharing is caring. They learned that nature is precious and needs our help. They learned to be happy with what they have. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Tom. He has a charming smile and a big hat. He says hello to Lily and Ben. He asks if he can play with them. + +Lily and Ben say yes. They share their ball and bike with Tom. They have fun together. They laugh and run and jump. + +But then, Tom sees a flower. He likes the flower. He wants to pick it. He goes to the flower and pulls it. + +Lily and Ben see what Tom is doing. They are angry. They like the flower too. They say the flower is not for picking. They say the flower is for looking. + +Tom does not listen. He picks the flower. He holds it in his hand. He says it is his flower. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They say Tom is not nice. They say Tom is not their friend. They take their ball and bike and go away. + +Tom is alone. He has the flower. But he does not have fun. He does not have friends. He feels sorry. He wishes he did not pick the flower. He wishes he was nice to Lily and Ben. + +He sees Lily and Ben on the other side of the park. He wants to say sorry. He wants to play with them. He runs to them. He holds the flower. + +He says, "Lily, Ben, I am sorry. I was bad. I should not pick the flower. I should share with you. You are my friends. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben look at Tom. They see his charming smile and his big hat. They see his flower. They see he is sorry. + +They smile too. They say, "Tom, it is OK. We are sorry too. We should not be angry. We should be kind. You are our friend. You can play with us." + +They hug Tom. They give him their ball and bike. They take his flower. They put it in a vase. They say it is their flower. They say it is for looking. + +They play together. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna loved corn. She liked to eat it with butter and salt. She liked to peel off the green leaves and see the yellow seeds. She liked to hear the pop when she cooked it in the pot. + +One day, Anna went to the farm with her mom and dad. They saw many animals and plants. Anna saw a big field of corn. She wanted to pick some and take it home. She asked her mom and dad if she could. + +They said yes, but only if she promised to be careful and not get lost. Anna promised. She was a good girl. She followed the signs that said "corn". She saw many rows of tall plants. She felt like she was in a maze. + +She found a nice ear of corn. She pulled it off the stem. She was happy. She wanted to find more. She walked along the rows, looking for more corn. She did not see the signs anymore. She did not see her mom and dad anymore. She was alone. + +She started to feel scared. She did not know where she was. She did not know how to get back. She wished she had stayed with her mom and dad. She wished she had not picked the corn. She started to cry. + +Then she heard a voice. It was her dad. He was calling her name. He had heard her cry. He had come to find her. He saw her holding the corn. He hugged her and said he was glad she was okay. He said he was sorry he had lost her. He said he was proud of her for finding such an impressive ear of corn. + +Anna was happy. She hugged her dad and said she was sorry she had wandered off. She said she had kept her promise to be careful, but she had not seen the signs. She said she was proud of her corn too. + +They walked back to the farm, holding hands. They found her mom and gave her the corn. She smiled and said it was a beautiful corn. She said they could cook it for dinner. Anna was excited. She loved corn. She loved her mom and dad. She had a good day at the farm. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big box in the park. It is brown and has a hole. They are curious. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's go to the box!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Tom says. + +They run to the box. They look inside. They see a toy. It is a teddy bear. It is soft and brown. It has a red bow. It is hidden in the box. + +"Wow! A teddy bear!" Lily says. + +"Who put it here?" Tom says. + +They do not know. They think it is a surprise. They are happy. + +"Can I hold it?" Lily says. + +"Sure!" Tom says. + +He gives the teddy bear to Lily. She hugs it. She likes it. + +"Thank you, Tom!" Lily says. + +"You're welcome, Lily!" Tom says. + +They smile. They are friends. They share the teddy bear. They play with it in the park. They have fun. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll named True and Tom has a car. They are having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +"True, you are my best friend," Lily says to her doll. "You are so pretty and nice." + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast and strong," Tom says to his car. "It can go anywhere and do anything." + +Lily and Tom decide to swap toys for a while. Lily gives True to Tom and Tom gives his car to Lily. They want to see how the other toy is. + +Lily likes the car. She makes it zoom around the floor and the couch. She pretends it is a race car and she is the driver. + +Tom likes True. He makes her talk and dance. He pretends she is a princess and he is the prince. + +But then, Tom has an idea. He wants to see if True can fly. He holds her up in the air and swings her around. + +"True, you are so brave and cool," Tom says to the doll. "You can fly like a bird." + +Lily sees what Tom is doing. She feels scared for True. She knows dolls cannot fly. + +"Tom, stop!" Lily shouts. "You will drop True and she will get hurt!" + +But Tom does not listen. He throws True up in the air and tries to catch her. But he misses. True falls to the ground and lands in a pile of dirt. + +"Oh no!" Tom says. "True is dirty and sad." + +Lily runs to True and picks her up. She sees dirt on her dress and her hair. She feels angry and sad. + +"Tom, you are bad!" Lily says. "You made True dirty and unhappy. You are not a good friend." + +Tom feels sorry and ashamed. He did not mean to hurt True or Lily. He wants to make them feel better. + +"Lily, I am sorry," Tom says. "I was silly and careless. I did not think about True or you. I will help you clean True and make her happy again. Please forgive me." + +Lily looks at Tom. She sees he is sincere and remorseful. She knows he is her friend and he made a mistake. + +"Tom, I forgive you," Lily says. "But you have to be careful and gentle with True. She is not a toy. She is my friend." + +Tom nods and smiles. He takes a cloth and wipes the dirt off True. He gives her a hug and a kiss. + +"True, I am sorry," Tom says. "You are not a bird. You are a doll. You are Lily's friend and mine. You are pretty and nice." + +Lily hugs True and Tom. She feels happy and relieved. + +"True, Tom, you are my friends," Lily says. "You are brave and cool. You are sorry and kind." + +The end. +Tom and Lily love to collect things. They have a big box full of shells, stones, feathers, and buttons. One day, they find a new thing to collect. It is a shiny hook. + +"Look, Lily, a hook!" Tom says. He picks up the hook and holds it in his hand. It is silver and has a pointy end. + +"Wow, Tom, that is a brilliant hook!" Lily says. She wants to see the hook too. She reaches for it, but Tom pulls it away. + +"No, Lily, it is mine! I found it first!" Tom says. He does not want to share the hook. + +"But, Tom, we always share our things. Please, let me have a turn!" Lily says. She feels sad and angry. She tries to grab the hook, but Tom runs away. + +"Stop, Tom, stop!" Lily shouts. She chases Tom around the yard. They run and run, but they do not see the big hole in the ground. Tom trips and falls into the hole. He drops the hook. + +"Help, Lily, help!" Tom cries. He is scared and hurt. He wants his sister to help him. + +Lily stops and sees Tom in the hole. She forgets about the hook. She runs to the hole and reaches for Tom. + +"Tom, I am sorry. I should not have tried to take your hook. Are you okay?" Lily says. She is sorry and worried. She wants her brother to be okay. + +"Lily, I am sorry too. I should have shared my hook with you. Can you pull me out?" Tom says. He is sorry and grateful. He wants his sister to pull him out. + +Lily nods and grabs Tom's hand. She pulls and pulls, and Tom climbs out of the hole. They hug and say sorry again. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom says. She comes out of the house and sees them dirty and messy. + +"We were collecting things, Mom. But we had a fight over a hook. And then Tom fell into a hole. And then we made up. And then we forgot about the hook." Lily says. She tells Mom everything. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. "I am glad you are okay, and I am proud of you for making up. But where is the hook?" Mom says. + +They look around and see the hook. It is still in the hole. + +"Can we have it, Mom?" Tom and Lily say together. + +"Sure, you can have it. But only if you share it. And be careful with it. It is sharp." Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will share it. And we will be careful. Thank you, Mom." Tom and Lily say. + +They go to the hole and get the hook. They put it in their box. They think it is the most brilliant hook ever. They are happy. They love to collect things. And they love each other. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toy trains. They have a big track that goes around the room. They make the trains go fast and slow, and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. They have fun with their trains. + +One day, Lily and Ben have a fight. Lily wants to use the red train, but Ben says it is his. They pull and tug on the train, and it breaks. The train falls off the track and the wheels come off. Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They start to cry. + +Mom hears them cry and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken train and the track. She hugs Lily and Ben and tells them to calm down. She says they can fix the train with some glue and tape. She says they have to share their toys and say sorry to each other. She helps them put the train and the track back together. + +Lily and Ben say sorry to each other and hug. They are happy again. They play with their trains and take turns with the red one. They make the trains go fast and slow, and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. They have fun with their trains. They are lively and cheerful. Mom smiles and watches them play. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to go to the park with Mom. The park had a big pond with many ducks. The ducks were white and brown and made loud noises. + +One day, Mom gave Lily and Tom some bread. She said, "You can feed the ducks, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water. And don't throw the bread too hard. The ducks are gentle." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They broke the bread into small pieces and walked to the pond. They saw the ducks swimming and quacking. They threw the bread to the ducks and watched them eat. The ducks came closer and closer to Lily and Tom. They stretched their necks and opened their beaks. + +"Hello, ducks!" Lily said. "Do you like the bread? You are so beautiful. I like your feathers and your eyes." + +"Quack, quack!" the ducks said. They seemed to say thank you. + +Tom smiled. He liked the ducks too. He said, "Can we pet you, ducks? You are so soft and warm." + +"Quack, quack!" the ducks said. They seemed to say yes. + +Lily and Tom reached out their hands and gently touched the ducks. The ducks did not mind. They liked Lily and Tom. They were kind and friendly. + +Mom watched Lily and Tom feed and pet the ducks. She was happy. She said, "You are very good, Lily and Tom. You are gentle and friendly too. The ducks like you. And I love you." +Tom and Mia are bored. They have no toys to play with. They look out the window and see rain. They sigh. + +"Let's go to the kitchen," Tom says. "Maybe we can find something fun there." + +"Okay," Mia agrees. They walk to the kitchen and look around. They see pots and pans, spoons and forks, plates and cups. They see a big knife on the counter. It is dull and not sharp. + +"Look, a knife!" Tom says. He reaches for it. + +"Stop!" Mia shouts. "That is not a toy. That is for cutting food. It can hurt you." + +"But it is dull," Tom says. "It cannot cut me." + +"Yes, it can," Mia says. "It can still poke you or scratch you. And it can make Mommy and Daddy angry. They do not want us to touch the knife. Put it back." + +Tom frowns. He does not want to put it back. He wants to move it and see what it can do. He thinks Mia is silly and scared. + +"No," he says. "I want to play with it. It is fun." + +He grabs the knife and runs away. Mia follows him. She is worried and mad. + +"Tom, give me the knife!" she says. "You are being bad. You are not listening. You are making a mess." + +Tom does not listen. He moves the knife around. He cuts the curtains, the sofa, the pillows. He laughs. He thinks he is having fun. + +Mia tries to stop him. She pulls his arm. She yells. She cries. + +"Tom, stop!" she says. "You are ruining everything. You are making Mommy and Daddy sad. You are making me sad. Please, stop." + +Tom stops. He looks at Mia. He sees her tears. He sees the mess. He feels bad. He is not having fun. He is being bad. + +He drops the knife. He hugs Mia. He says he is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," he says. "I was wrong. I should have listened to you. You are right. The knife is not a toy. It is dull and dangerous. I will not touch it again. I love you." + +Mia hugs him back. She says she loves him too. She says she forgives him. + +They hear Mommy and Daddy coming home. They are scared. They know they are in trouble. They hold hands. They wait. +Sam and Lily were playing with a big ball in the park. They liked to roll the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they rolled the ball very fast and hard, and sometimes they rolled it very slow and soft. + +One time, Sam rolled the ball so fast that Lily could not catch it. The ball went past Lily and hit a man who was sitting on a bench. The man was very angry and shouted at Sam and Lily. + +"Ow! That hurt! You naughty children! Why did you roll the ball at me? Go away and leave me alone!" + +Sam and Lily were scared and sorry. They did not mean to hit the man. They wanted to say sorry, but the man was too loud and mean. They ran away from the bench and looked for another place to play. + +They saw a big hill with grass and flowers. They thought it would be fun to roll down the hill. They took the ball and ran to the top of the hill. They lay down on the grass and rolled down the hill with the ball. They laughed and giggled as they rolled. + +But there was a problem. At the bottom of the hill, there was a fence with a sign that said "Keep Out". Behind the fence, there was a big dog that was very nosy. The dog saw Sam and Lily rolling down the hill and wanted to play with them. The dog barked and jumped over the fence. + +Sam and Lily were surprised and scared. They did not like the dog. The dog was too big and loud. The dog ran to Sam and Lily and tried to take the ball from them. The dog bit the ball and made a hole in it. The ball was broken. + +Sam and Lily cried. They loved the ball. It was their favorite toy. They felt pain in their hearts. They wanted to go home. They got up and ran away from the dog. They left the ball behind. + +They ran to their mom, who was waiting for them at the park gate. They hugged their mom and told her what happened. Their mom was sad and angry. She said she would talk to the man and the dog owner. She said she would buy them a new ball. + +Sam and Lily felt better. They said thank you to their mom. They said they were sorry for being naughty. They said they would be more careful next time. They said they loved their mom. Their mom said she loved them too. They went home together. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a long dress and a crown. Lily pretended that Anna was a princess who lived in a palace. + +One day, Lily was playing with Anna in her room. She put Anna on her bed and said, "You are the princess of the flowers. You have a beautiful palace with many flowers. You are very kind and brave." Lily smiled and hugged Anna. + +But then, Lily heard a loud noise. She looked out the window and saw a big truck. The truck was carrying a lot of dirt and rocks. It was making a lot of dust and noise. Lily did not like the truck. She thought it was ugly and scary. + +Lily ran to her bed and picked up Anna. She said, "Don't worry, Anna. The truck can't hurt you. You are safe in your palace. You are very tough and smart. You can make the truck go away." Lily held Anna close and closed her eyes. + +She wished very hard that the truck would disappear. She wished that Anna's palace would appear instead. She wished that she and Anna could play in the palace with the flowers. She wished and wished and wished. + +When Lily opened her eyes, she saw something amazing. The truck was gone. In its place, there was a big palace. The palace was made of flowers. It had pink roses, yellow sunflowers, blue violets, and many more. It smelled very nice. Lily gasped and smiled. + +She looked at Anna and said, "You did it, Anna! You made your palace appear! You are the best princess ever! Can we go inside and play?" Anna nodded and smiled. Lily hugged Anna and ran to the palace. They had a lot of fun. They were very happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, blocks, and a yacht. A yacht is a big boat that can go on the water. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna wants to play with the yacht. She picks it up and says, "This is my yacht. I am the captain. I will sail to a faraway island." + +Ben wants to play with the yacht too. He says, "No, this is my yacht. I am the captain. I will sail to a faraway island." + +Anna and Ben start to fight over the yacht. They pull and tug and shout. They are not happy. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Anna and Ben fighting over the yacht. She says, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting over the yacht?" + +Anna and Ben say, "It is my yacht. I am the captain. I will sail to a faraway island." They repeat the same words over and over. They are persistent. + +Mom says, "You are both wrong. It is not your yacht. It is our yacht. We can share it. You can take turns to be the captain. You can sail to a faraway island together. That is more fun." + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They say, "Okay, okay, okay. We will share the yacht. We will take turns to be the captain. We will sail to a faraway island together." They repeat the same words over and over. They are happy. + +Mom smiles and says, "Good, good, good. I am glad you are sharing the yacht. I am proud of you. Now, let's go to the kitchen and have some cookies. You can tell me about your island adventure." + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, yes, yes. We will go to the kitchen and have some cookies. We will tell you about our island adventure." They repeat the same words over and over. They are excited. + +They put the yacht back in the box and follow Mom to the kitchen. They have some cookies and milk. They tell Mom about their island adventure. They use their imagination. They have fun. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys in Jen's room. Jen has a big window in her room. The window has a cord. The cord can raise and lower the curtain. + +One day, Tom and Jen are playing with cars and dolls. Tom wants to see outside. He pulls the cord. The curtain goes up. He sees the sun and the trees and the birds. He is happy. + +Jen sees Tom pull the cord. She is angry. She says, "Stop! That is my cord. You can't touch it. It is mine." She pulls the cord back. The curtain goes down. She says, "The window is mine. You can't see outside. It is mine." + +Tom is sad. He says, "But I like to see outside. It is pretty. Why can't we share the window? We are friends." Jen says, "No. The window is mine. Go away." She pushes Tom. Tom falls. He cries. + +Mom hears Tom cry. She comes to Jen's room. She sees the cord and the curtain and the window. She sees Jen and Tom. She is not happy. She says, "Jen, what did you do? Why did you pull the cord and push Tom? That is not nice. That is not how friends play. You should share the window and the cord and the curtain. They are not only yours. They are for everyone to enjoy. You should be open and kind and generous. That is how friends play." + +Jen feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Tom. I was selfish. I wanted the window and the cord and the curtain for myself. I didn't think about Tom. I didn't think about how he felt. I was not a good friend. Can you forgive me?" + +Tom says, "I forgive you, Jen. I'm sorry, too. I should have asked you before I pulled the cord. I didn't mean to make you angry. I was curious. I wanted to see outside. I was not a good friend, either. Can we be friends again?" + +Jen says, "Yes, we can be friends again. Let's share the window and the cord and the curtain. Let's see outside together. It is more fun that way. Let's be open and kind and generous. That is how friends play." + +Mom says, "I'm proud of you, Jen and Tom. You learned a good lesson today. You learned to share and to care and to be open and to be friends. That is a good moral value. That is a good way to live." She hugs Jen and Tom. They hug her back. They smile. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a butterfly with many colors on its wings. They wanted to catch it and touch it. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Lily said. "Let's get it!" + +They ran after the butterfly, but it was too fast. It flew over the flowers and the grass. Lily and Tom tried to jump and grab it, but they missed. + +"Stop, stop!" a voice said. "You are scaring the butterfly!" + +Lily and Tom looked around. They saw a boy sitting under a tree. He had a book in his hand. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked. + +"I'm Ben. I live next door. I like to read and watch the butterflies. They are beautiful and gentle. They don't like to be chased. You are making them crazy!" Ben said. + +"Why?" Lily asked. + +"Because they are afraid of you. You are big and loud. They think you want to hurt them. But they are not toys. They are living things. They have feelings and needs. They need to find food and mates and places to rest. If you catch them, you might break their wings or make them sick. That's not nice. That's mean." Ben said. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They did not know that. They thought the butterfly was just a fun thing to play with. + +"We're sorry, Ben. We didn't mean to be mean. We just wanted to see the butterfly. It's so pretty." Lily said. + +"I know. But you can see it without catching it. You can watch it from a distance. You can learn about it from books. You can admire it without touching it. That's how you respect it. That's how you help it." Ben said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They understood. They decided to be more careful and kind to the butterflies. They thanked Ben for teaching them. They asked him if they could join him under the tree. He smiled and said yes. They sat down and opened his book. They learned many things about the butterflies. They saw how amazing and wonderful they were. They felt happy and peaceful. + +The moral of the story is: Don't chase or harm the butterflies. Respect and help them. They are beautiful and gentle creatures. You can enjoy them without hurting them. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with trucks and cars. They have a big box of toys in the living room. They want to make a road with the toys. + +"Can you lift that truck, Ben?" Mia asks. "It is too heavy for me." + +"Sure, I can lift it. I am strong," Ben says. He picks up the truck and puts it on the floor. "Look, it has a cool job. It can carry rocks and dirt." + +"Wow, that is a cool job. Can I try?" Mia says. She takes some rocks and dirt from the box and puts them in the truck. "Now we can make a road." + +They take turns driving the truck and dumping the rocks and dirt on the floor. They make a long road with curves and hills. They have fun with their toys. + +"Look at our road, Ben. It is awesome," Mia says. + +"It is awesome, Mia. We are good builders," Ben says. + +They smile and high-five each other. They are happy. They love to play with trucks and cars. +Tom and Mia are playing with blocks. They want to build a big tower. Tom puts one block on top of another. Mia does the same. They are happy. + +But then, Ben comes. Ben is bigger than Tom and Mia. He does not like to share. He wants all the blocks for himself. He pushes Tom and Mia away. He takes their blocks. He laughs. + +Tom and Mia are sad and angry. They want their blocks back. They think of a plan. They are creative. They see some crayons and paper. They draw some pictures. They show them to Ben. + +"Look, Ben," Tom says. "We have something for you. Do you want to see?" + +Ben is curious. He likes pictures. He comes closer. He sees the pictures. They are funny. They make him laugh. + +"What are they?" Ben asks. + +"They are stories," Mia says. "We made them for you. Do you want to hear them?" + +Ben nods. He likes stories. He sits down. He listens. Tom and Mia tell him stories. They use their pictures. They make funny sounds. They make Ben laugh more. + +While Ben is listening, Tom and Mia take their blocks back. They build their tower again. They are careful. They are quiet. Ben does not notice. + +When they finish, they show their tower to Ben. Ben is surprised. He looks at the tower. He looks at the blocks. He understands. He feels bad. + +"I'm sorry, Tom and Mia," Ben says. "I was mean. I should not have taken your blocks. Can we be friends?" + +Tom and Mia smile. They are kind. They forgive Ben. They say yes. They share their blocks. They share their stories. They play together. They are happy. + +Tom and Mia have a victory. They get their blocks back. They make a new friend. They are creative. They are smart. They are good. +Ben and Lily were playing at the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells and stones. They saw a big boat on the water. It had a big anchor that went down to the sand. + +"Look, Lily, a boat!" Ben said. "Let's go see it!" + +They ran to the boat and climbed on it. They saw many things on the boat. They saw ropes, nets, buckets, and fish. They also saw a man who was sleeping on a chair. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Lily said. "Let's display our shells and stones on the boat!" + +They took out their shells and stones from their pockets and bags. They put them on the boat in different places. They made patterns and shapes with them. They were very proud of their display. + +But then the man woke up. He saw Ben and Lily on his boat. He saw their shells and stones on his boat. He was very angry. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing on my boat?" he shouted. "Get off my boat! You are making a mess!" + +He grabbed their shells and stones and threw them into the water. He pushed Ben and Lily off his boat. He pulled up his anchor and started his boat. + +Ben and Lily were very sad and scared. They ran back to their parents, who were sitting on a blanket. They told them what happened. + +"That was very rude of him!" their mom said. "He should not have yelled at you and thrown your things away. He should have been friendly and polite." + +"But we were just displaying our shells and stones!" Ben said. "We thought he would like them!" + +"I know, sweetie, but you should not have gone on his boat without asking," their dad said. "That was his private space. You should respect other people's things and boundaries." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They said they were sorry for going on the boat. They hugged their parents and went back to play in the sand. They hoped to find more shells and stones. They also hoped to meet a friendly boat owner someday. +Lily and Max liked to play pretend. They had a big box that they made into a castle. They put a blanket over it and drew windows and doors with crayons. They also had a toy dragon that could roar. + +One day, they decided to act out a story. Lily was the princess and Max was the knight. They went inside the castle and pretended to have a tea party. They used cups and plates from their toy kitchen and filled them with water and cookies. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar outside. It was the dragon! He was tall and green and had sharp teeth and claws. He wanted to eat the princess and the knight. He knocked on the castle with his tail and said, "Let me in, let me in, or I will blow your castle down!" + +Lily and Max were scared, but they did not want to give up. They grabbed their toy swords and shields and ran out of the castle. They shouted, "Go away, go away, you are not welcome here! This is our castle and we will protect it!" + +The dragon was surprised by their bravery. He thought they would be easy to catch, but they were fast and clever. They dodged his fire and swung their swords. They made him back away and trip over a rock. He fell down and hurt his nose. + +Lily and Max saw that the dragon was not so scary after all. He was just lonely and hungry. They felt sorry for him and decided to be kind. They invited him to join their tea party and share their cookies. The dragon was happy and grateful. He said, "Thank you, thank you, you are very nice. Can I be your friend?" + +Lily and Max nodded and smiled. They said, "Yes, yes, you can be our friend. We like to play pretend and have fun. Come on, let's go back to the castle and have some more tea!" + +They all went back to the castle and had a wonderful time. They played and laughed and talked. They learned that the dragon's name was Rex and that he liked to tell jokes. They became the best of friends and lived happily ever after. The end. +Jenny liked to help Mommy in the kitchen. She liked to put the dirty plates and cups in the dishwasher. She liked to hear the water splash and the soap bubbles fizz. She liked to press the buttons and make the dishwasher start. + +One day, Mommy had to go to the store. She told Jenny to stay in the kitchen and wait for the phone to ring. She said she would call Jenny when she was coming back. She said Jenny could watch the dishwasher, but not touch it. + +Jenny nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will be good." She watched Mommy leave and waved goodbye. Then she turned to the dishwasher. It was making a humming noise. Jenny wondered what was inside. She wanted to see the plates and cups. She wanted to touch the bubbles. She thought Mommy would not mind if she opened the door a little bit. + +She reached for the handle and pulled. The door opened with a loud clank. The water and soap spilled out. The plates and cups fell to the floor. The dishwasher made a beeping sound. Jenny was scared. She tried to close the door, but it was too heavy. She started to cry. + +Then she heard the phone ring. It was Mommy. She picked up the phone and said, "Hi, Mommy. I'm sorry. I made a mess. The dishwasher is broken. I'm sorry. I'm sorry." + +Mommy heard the noise and the crying. She said, "Oh, Jenny. What did you do? I told you not to touch the dishwasher. Are you okay? Are you hurt?" + +Jenny said, "No, Mommy. I'm not hurt. But the dishwasher is. And the plates and cups. And the floor. I'm sorry. I'm sorry." + +Mommy said, "It's okay, Jenny. I'm not angry. I'm just glad you're okay. I'm coming home right now. We'll clean up the mess together. Don't worry. I love you." + +Jenny said, "I love you too, Mommy. I'm sorry. I won't touch the dishwasher again. I promise." + +Mommy said, "I know, Jenny. I know. You're a good girl. You just made a mistake. We all make mistakes sometimes. The important thing is to learn from them. And to say sorry. And to be cheerful. Can you be cheerful for me, Jenny?" + +Jenny sniffed and smiled. She said, "Yes, Mommy. I can be cheerful. I can be cheerful for you." + +Mommy said, "That's my girl. I'll be home soon. Bye, Jenny." + +Jenny said, "Bye, Mommy." + +She hung up the phone and looked at the mess. She felt bad, but she also felt happy. Mommy was not angry. Mommy loved her. Mommy would help her. She decided to be cheerful. She sang a song and waited for Mommy to come home. +Lily was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She liked to play with her toys, read her books, and draw her pictures. She did not like to share or listen to the staff at the daycare. They always told her to be nice, to say please and thank you, and to hug her friends. + +One day, Lily saw a new boy at the daycare. His name was Ben and he looked sad. He did not have any toys, books, or pictures. He just sat in a corner and cried. Lily did not care. She thought he was silly and weak. She did not want to play with him or hug him. She wanted to play with her own things and be by herself. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily tripped over a block and fell down. She hurt her knee and it bled. She started to cry too. She wanted her mommy and daddy, but they were not there. She looked around and saw the staff. They were busy with the other kids. They did not see her or hear her. She felt alone and scared. + +Then, she saw Ben. He got up from his corner and walked over to her. He did not say anything. He just gave her a hug. He hugged her tight and made her feel better. He shared his tissue and wiped her blood. He smiled and made her laugh. He was nice and kind. He was her friend. + +Lily felt sorry for being mean to him. She realized that he was not silly or weak. He was brave and strong. He did not have much, but he gave her what he had. He did not need words, but he showed her how he felt. He was independent, but he also cared. + +Lily hugged him back and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are my friend too. Do you want to play with me?" Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Lily. I do." They went to play with the toys, read the books, and draw the pictures. They shared and listened to each other. They hugged and smiled. They were happy. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. They also like to help their mom and dad with their jobs. Mom is a teacher and dad is a doctor. They teach and help many people. + +One day, mom and dad come home early. They have big smiles on their faces. They tell Sam and Ben that they have good news. They have finished a big job that was very hard and important. They have helped many sick people become healthy again. + +Sam and Ben are very happy and proud of their mom and dad. They want to celebrate with them. They ask mom and dad what they want to do. Mom and dad say they want to have a picnic in the park. They say they have a surprise for Sam and Ben too. + +They pack some sandwiches, fruits, and cookies. They also bring a big blanket and a basket. They go to the park and find a nice spot under a tree. They spread the blanket and sit down. They eat and talk and laugh. + +Then, mom and dad give Sam and Ben the surprise. They are two new books. One is about cars and the other is about balls. Sam and Ben love books. They hug mom and dad and thank them. They open the books and look at the pictures and words. Mom and dad read to them and explain what they see. + +Sam and Ben are very happy. They have a wonderful family and a wonderful day. They celebrate their mom and dad's big job and their new books. They feel healthy and lucky. They say they want to grow up and be like mom and dad. Mom and dad say they are already very proud of them. They hug and kiss them and say they love them very much. +Bella was a chubby cat who loved to eat. She ate all the food in her bowl and then looked for more. She ate the food of her brother Milo, who was a skinny cat. She ate the food of her sister Luna, who was a fluffy cat. She even ate the food of the dog, who was a big and friendly dog. + +One day, Bella felt sick. Her tummy hurt and she could not play. She only wanted to sleep and moan. Her owner, who was a kind girl, was worried. She took Bella to the veterinarian, who was a nice lady who helped animals. + +The veterinarian looked at Bella and said, "Bella, you are too chubby. You ate too much food and now you have a problem. You need to eat less and exercise more. This will prevent you from getting sick again." + +Bella did not like what the veterinarian said. She did not want to eat less and exercise more. She wanted to eat more and sleep more. She said, "Meow, meow, meow," which meant, "No, no, no." + +The veterinarian said, "Bella, you have to listen to me. If you do not change your habits, you will have more problems. You will not be happy or healthy. You will make your owner sad. Do you want that?" + +Bella thought about what the veterinarian said. She did not want to have more problems. She did not want to be unhappy or unhealthy. She did not want to make her owner sad. She loved her owner very much. She said, "Meow, meow, meow," which meant, "No, no, no." + +The veterinarian smiled and said, "Good, Bella. I am glad you understand. I will give you some medicine to help you feel better. Then you have to follow my advice. Eat less and exercise more. This will make you a happy and healthy cat. Your owner will be proud of you." + +Bella nodded and said, "Meow, meow, meow," which meant, "Yes, yes, yes." She took the medicine and went home with her owner. She decided to eat only her own food and to play with her brother, sister, and dog. She felt better and happier. She was still a chubby cat, but not too chubby. She prevented herself from getting sick again. She was a good cat. +Lily and Max liked to play with their toy cars and trucks. They had a big box of them, and they made roads and bridges and buildings with them. One day, they found a long cardboard tube in the garage. It was from a roll of paper that their dad used for his work. + +"Look, Max, we can make a tunnel with this!" Lily said, holding the tube. + +"Wow, yes, let's do it!" Max said, taking the other end of the tube. They put the tube on the floor and moved some of their cars and trucks inside it. + +They pretended that the tube was a dark and scary tunnel, and that their cars and trucks had to go through it to get to the other side. They made noises like horns and sirens and engines. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, their dad came into the garage. He saw the tube and frowned. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing with that tube?" he asked. + +"We are playing with it, dad. It's a tunnel for our cars and trucks," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, kids, but you can't play with that tube. It's very fragile. It can break easily. It's part of my work. I need it for a project. You have to remove it from the floor and give it back to me," dad said. + +"But dad, we like it. It's fun. Can't we keep it?" Max said. + +"No, you can't, Max. It's not a toy. It's important. I have to use it soon. Please, remove it from the floor and give it back to me. Now," dad said. + +Lily and Max felt sad. They liked the tube. They liked the tunnel. They didn't want to give it back. But they knew that dad was serious. They knew that they had to listen to him. They slowly removed the tube from the floor and handed it to dad. + +"Thank you, kids. I'm sorry to spoil your fun. But you can't play with things that are fragile. They can break and hurt you. Or they can ruin my work. You have to be careful. Do you understand?" dad said. + +"Yes, dad, we understand," Lily and Max said. + +"Good. Now, why don't you go and play with something else? I have some other cardboard boxes that you can use. You can make a fort or a castle or a spaceship with them. How does that sound?" dad said. + +"That sounds good, dad. Thank you, dad," Lily and Max said. + +They hugged dad and took the cardboard boxes. They went to another corner of the garage and started to make a new game. They still missed the tube and the tunnel, but they also liked the boxes and the fort. They decided to have fun with what they had. And they remembered to not play with things that were fragile. +Anna and Ben 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. + +When they came to the bird house, they saw a big bird with a long neck and legs. It was an ostrich. Anna and Ben had never seen an ostrich before. They thought it was amazing. + +"Look, mom, look!" Anna said. "It is so big and fluffy!" + +"Yes, it is, Anna," mom said. "But be careful, ostriches can be very fast and strong. They can snap with their beaks if they are angry or scared." + +Ben wanted to see the ostrich closer. He walked to the fence and tried to touch its feathers. The ostrich did not like that. It snapped at Ben's hand and made a loud noise. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He ran back to mom and Anna. He was scared and hurt. + +Mom hugged Ben and checked his hand. It was not bleeding, but it was red and sore. She gave him a band-aid and a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," mom said. "The ostrich did not mean to hurt you. It was just protecting itself. You should not touch animals without asking first. They have feelings too, you know." + +Ben nodded. He learned his lesson. He said sorry to the ostrich and waved goodbye. He decided to look at the birds from a safe distance. He still thought they were amazing, but he also respected them. +Mia and Ben are friends. They like to play outside when it rains. They have big umbrellas to keep them dry. They splash in the puddles and laugh. + +One day, they see a big, red umbrella on the ground. It looks new and shiny. Mia says, "Let's take it. It is better than ours." Ben says, "No, that is not nice. It belongs to someone else." Mia says, "Who cares? They are not here. Come on, it will be fun." + +Mia grabs the umbrella and runs away. Ben follows her. They open the umbrella and hold it together. They feel happy and proud. They laugh louder and louder. + +But they do not see the angry dog behind them. The dog does not like the noise. The dog does not like the red umbrella. The dog thinks it is a toy. The dog runs after them and barks. + +Mia and Ben are scared. They try to run faster, but the umbrella is too big. The dog catches up with them and bites the umbrella. The umbrella breaks and falls apart. Mia and Ben get wet and cold. They cry. + +The dog runs away with the umbrella. Mia and Ben are sad and sorry. They wish they had listened to Ben. They wish they had not taken the umbrella. They wish they had been nice. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had a big box of toys in their room, but they always wanted the same toy. One day, they both saw a jolly red car with four wheels and a horn. They both ran to grab it, but they bumped into each other and fell down. + +"Ow! That's my car!" Sara cried. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Ben shouted. + +They started to pull and tug at the car, making loud noises. Their mom heard them and came to their room. She was not happy. + +"Stop it, you two! You are making a mess and a fuss. You need to share your toys and be nice to each other. Do you understand?" she said. + +Sara and Ben nodded, but they still looked angry. They did not want to share the car. + +"Listen, tomorrow we are going to church. It is a special place where we pray and sing and learn about God. God loves us and wants us to love each other. He also wants us to keep our promises. Do you know what a promise is?" mom asked. + +Sara and Ben nodded again. They knew a promise was something you say and do. + +"Good. Then I want you to make a promise to me and to God. I want you to promise that you will share your toys and be kind to each other. Can you do that?" mom said. + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They knew mom was serious. They also knew God was watching. They did not want to make mom or God sad. They decided to make the promise. + +"OK, mom. We promise. We will share our toys and be kind to each other," they said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was proud of them. + +"Thank you, my darlings. I love you very much. Now, why don't you play with the car together? You can take turns and have fun. How does that sound?" she said. + +Sara and Ben smiled too. They felt better. They agreed to play with the car together. They said sorry to each other and gave each other a hug. They were happy again. + +They played with the car until it was time for dinner. They had a jolly time. They kept their promise. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's car and wanted it. + +"Give me your car, Lily. It is nicer than mine," Ben said. + +"No, Ben. This is my car. You have your own car," Lily said. + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed Lily's car and ran away. Lily was angry and chased him. They bumped into the table and knocked over a vase. The vase broke into many pieces and made a loud sound. + +Mom heard the sound and came to see what happened. She saw the broken vase and the toy cars. She was not happy. + +"Who broke the vase?" Mom asked. + +Ben was scared. He did not want to get in trouble. He pointed at Lily and said, "She did it. She wanted to replace my car with hers." + +Lily was shocked. She did not break the vase. She did not want to replace Ben's car. She wanted her own car back. She said, "No, Mom. He is lying. He took my car and ran away. He broke the vase." + +Mom did not know who to believe. She looked at the toy cars and saw that Ben had Lily's car. She said, "Ben, why do you have Lily's car? Did you take it from her?" + +Ben did not answer. He looked down and felt sorry. He knew he did something wrong. + +Mom said, "Ben, you need to say sorry to Lily and give her car back. You also need to help me clean up the mess. You should not take things that are not yours. You should not lie to me. You should not break things." + +Ben nodded. He said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Mom. I was wrong. Here is your car, Lily. I will help you, Mom." + +Lily took her car and said, "Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. But next time, ask me nicely if you want to play with my car." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good, Lily. I'm glad you are kind. Now, let's clean up the mess and be careful with the glass." + +They started to pick up the pieces of the vase and put them in a bag. They were careful not to cut themselves. As they were cleaning, they heard a siren outside. They looked out the window and saw an ambulance. It was driving fast and had lights and sounds. + +They wondered what happened. They were curious and nosy. They wanted to know where the ambulance was going and who was hurt. + +Mom said, "Let's finish cleaning and then we can go outside and see. Maybe someone needs help. Maybe we can learn something new." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They finished cleaning and then ran outside with Mom. They followed the ambulance and saw that it stopped at their neighbor's house. They saw that their neighbor, Mr. Lee, was lying on a stretcher. He looked pale and weak. He had a mask on his face and a tube in his arm. He was surrounded by people in white clothes. They were trying to help him. + +They felt sorry for Mr. Lee. They wondered what was wrong with him. They wanted to ask him and the people in white clothes. But Mom said, "Shh, don't bother them. They are busy. They need to take Mr. Lee to the hospital. He is sick. He needs to get better. We can ask later when he comes back." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They watched as the people in white clothes put Mr. Lee in the ambulance and drove away. They hoped that Mr. Lee would be okay. They said a prayer for him. They learned that ambulances are for people who are sick and need help. They learned that they should not be too nosy and respect other people's privacy. They learned that they should be careful with their toys and their things. They learned that they should be honest and kind to each other. They learned a lot of things that day. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big dog with a ball in its mouth. The dog was light brown and had a long tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. He might bite," Tom said. + +They walked slowly to the dog. The dog saw them and wagged his tail. He dropped the ball and barked. Lily and Tom smiled and reached out their hands. + +But then, a loud noise came from the street. It was a fire truck with a siren. The dog got scared and ran away. He ran to the left, where the street was. Lily and Tom saw a car coming fast. They were afraid for the dog. + +"Dog, come back!" Lily screamed. + +"Watch out, dog!" Tom screamed. + +The car stopped just in time. The dog was safe. He ran back to the park and picked up his ball. Lily and Tom hugged him and said sorry. + +"It's OK, dog. We are glad you are OK," Lily said. + +"Good dog. You are brave," Tom said. + +The dog licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was happy. Lily and Tom were happy too. They played with the dog until it was time to go home. +Tommy loved to play with his books. He liked to look at the pictures and hear the sounds of the animals and cars. But sometimes he was too rough with his books. He would pull and bend and tear the pages. Mommy told him not to do that, but he did not listen. + +One day, Tommy found a new book in his room. It was a big book with shiny pages and colorful stickers. Tommy was very happy. He wanted to see what was inside. He opened the book and saw a lot of fun things. He saw a train, a boat, a plane, and a bathtub. He liked the bathtub the most. It had bubbles and toys and a rubber duck. Tommy wanted to play with the bathtub. He reached for the sticker and tried to peel it off the page. But the sticker was stuck very hard. Tommy pulled harder and harder. He did not notice that he was tearing the page. + +"Tommy, what are you doing?" Mommy came into the room and saw the mess. She saw the torn page and the sticker in Tommy's hand. She saw the other books on the floor. She was very angry. "Tommy, you ruined your new book! And you damaged your other books too! How could you do that? You know you are not supposed to tear your books!" + +Tommy felt very guilty. He knew he did a bad thing. He wanted to say sorry, but he could not find the words. He dropped the sticker and looked at Mommy with big, sad eyes. He hoped Mommy would not be mad at him for too long. + +Mommy sighed and picked up the book. She saw that the page was not completely torn. She saw that the sticker was still intact. She saw that the book was still beautiful. She felt a little less angry. She looked at Tommy and saw that he was very sorry. She felt a little more sorry. She hugged Tommy and said, "Tommy, I love you, but you have to be careful with your books. They are not toys. They are for reading and learning. If you tear them, you will lose them. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy. I understand. I'm sorry. I won't tear my books again. Can we read the book together?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Tommy. We can read the book together. But first, let's clean up this mess. And then, let's take a bath. Maybe we can play with the rubber duck in the bathtub." + +Tommy smiled and said, "Okay, Mommy. I like the rubber duck. And I like you." + +Mommy kissed Tommy and said, "I like you too, Tommy. You are my good boy." +Tim and Sue are friends who like to play in the woods. They enjoy finding sticks and stones and making things with them. One day, they find a big pile of lumber near a cabin. The lumber is long and strong and has nails in it. + +"Look, Sue, we can use this lumber to build a fort!" Tim says. + +"Yes, Tim, that sounds fun! But we have to be careful with the nails. They can hurt us," Sue says. + +They start to move the lumber to a clearing, but it is very heavy. They have to work hard and take turns. They find some flexible branches and use them to tie the lumber together. They make a wall and a roof and a door. They are very proud of their fort. + +"Wow, Tim, our fort is amazing! We can play here all day!" Sue says. + +"Yes, Sue, our fort is the best! We can pretend we are explorers or pirates or knights!" Tim says. + +They go inside their fort and have a lot of fun. They enjoy playing with the lumber and the branches. They are happy and tired when they go home. They thank the cabin owner for letting them use the lumber. He smiles and says they are welcome. He likes to see children enjoy the woods. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were sending mail to each other. They had a big box, some paper, and some crayons. They wrote and drew on the paper, then folded it and put it in the box. Then they took turns to carry the box to the other side of the room and say "Mail for you!" + +One day, they decided to mail something different. They found a big red balloon in the closet. They blew it up and tied a string to it. They wrote "To Ben, from Lily" on a paper and taped it to the balloon. Then Lily put the balloon in the box and closed it. She carried the box to Ben and said "Mail for you!" + +Ben was very excited. He opened the box and saw the balloon. He smiled and said "Thank you, Lily!" He pulled the balloon out of the box. But he was not careful. He let go of the string. The balloon flew up to the ceiling. Ben and Lily looked up. They could not reach the balloon. They felt sad. + +They tried to get the balloon down. They jumped and stretched. They used a chair and a broom. They threw a ball and a pillow. But nothing worked. The balloon stayed on the ceiling. They made a lot of noise. They were not quiet. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw the balloon on the ceiling. She saw the mess on the floor. She saw Ben and Lily. She was not happy. She said "What are you doing? Why are you so loud? Why did you mail a balloon? That was foolish!" + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They said "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to have fun. We did not mean to be foolish." Mom said "I know. But you have to be careful. And you have to be quiet. Your baby sister is sleeping. You do not want to wake her up. Do you?" + +Ben and Lily said "No, we do not. We love our baby sister. We want her to sleep." Mom said "Good. Then let's clean up this mess. And let's leave the balloon alone. Maybe it will come down later. Or maybe we can mail it to someone else. Someone who likes balloons." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They helped Mom clean up. They put their toys back in the box. They threw away the paper and the tape. They said "We are sorry, balloon. We hope you find a good home." They looked at the balloon. The balloon did not say anything. It was silent. +Anna and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, their mom brings home a new baby. She says, "This is your little sister, Lily. She is an infant. She is very small and cute. Do you want to see her?" + +Anna and Ben are curious. They go to the crib where Lily is sleeping. They examine her face, her hands, and her feet. They see that she has a purple hat on her head. Anna says, "Why does she have a purple hat?" + +Mom says, "The purple hat keeps her warm and cozy. It is also a gift from your grandma. She made it for Lily. Do you like it?" + +Ben says, "Yes, it is nice. But can I touch it?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can touch it gently. But be careful not to wake her up. She needs a lot of sleep." + +Ben reaches out and touches the purple hat. It feels soft and fuzzy. He smiles and says, "It is soft and fuzzy. I like it." + +Anna says, "Me too. Can I touch it too?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But remember to be gentle and quiet." + +Anna touches the purple hat too. She says, "It is soft and fuzzy. I like it too." + +Mom says, "I'm glad you like it. You are very good twins. You can help me take care of Lily. She is lucky to have you as her big brother and sister." + +Anna and Ben nod and hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love Lily too. She is our little sister." +Tim and Lily were playing a game with pins. They had to throw the pins at a board and see who could get more pins on the board. Tim was very good at throwing pins. He got many pins on the board. Lily was not so good at throwing pins. She got few pins on the board. + +"Tim, you win!" Lily said. "You are very good at this game." + +"Thank you, Lily," Tim said. "But you are also good at this game. You just need to practice more." + +Lily smiled. She liked Tim. He was honest and kind. He did not make fun of her or cheat. He was a good friend. + +"Can we play another game?" Lily asked. "Maybe a game that I am good at?" + +"Sure, Lily," Tim said. "What game do you want to play?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked to play with dolls and animals. She had many dolls and animals in her room. + +"Let's play with my dolls and animals," Lily said. "We can make them talk and have fun." + +"OK, Lily," Tim said. "That sounds like a fun game. Let's go to your room and play." + +Tim and Lily went to Lily's room. They took out her dolls and animals. They made them talk and have fun. They played for a long time. They were happy. They did not care who won or lost. They just enjoyed playing together. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big dog with black fur and a long tail. The dog was sleeping under a tree. + +"Look, a dog!" Tim said. "Let's go and pet him." + +"No, Tim, don't!" Mia said. "He might be grumpy. He might bite you." + +But Tim did not listen to Mia. He ran to the dog and tried to touch his head. The dog woke up and growled. He did not like Tim. He had a spike on his collar. He jumped at Tim and bit his arm. Tim screamed and cried. + +Mia ran to Tim and helped him. She called for help. A lady came and took them to the nurse. The nurse put a bandage on Tim's arm. She said he had to go to the doctor. + +Tim was very sorry. He learned his lesson. He should have listened to Mia. He should not have bothered the dog. He should have noticed the spike. The spike was a sign that the dog was not friendly. He should have been more careful. +Mia and Leo were adventurous twins who liked to explore new things. One day, they found a big jar of powder in the kitchen. They wondered what it was and what it could do. + +They opened the jar and saw that the powder was white and soft. They touched it with their fingers and felt that it was cold and smooth. They smelled it and thought that it had no smell at all. + +They decided to have some fun with the powder. They took some in their hands and threw it in the air. They watched as it fell like snow and made everything white. They laughed and clapped their hands. + +They took some more powder and put it on their faces. They looked at each other and giggled. They looked like snowmen. They took some more powder and pushed it into each other's hair. They looked like old people. They took some more powder and pushed it into each other's mouths. They made funny faces and spat it out. They did not like the taste. + +They had so much fun with the powder that they did not notice that their mom came home. She saw the mess in the kitchen and the twins covered in powder. She was not happy. She scolded them and told them to clean up. She said that the powder was not for playing, but for baking. She said that they wasted a lot of flour and made a lot of trouble. + +Mia and Leo felt sorry and said that they were sorry. They helped their mom to clean up the kitchen and the powder. They learned their lesson and promised not to play with the powder again. They also learned a new word: flour. +Sam and Jen are twins. They like to play on the ranch with their dad and mom. They have a dog, a cat, and some cows and horses. They also have a big barn where they keep hay and tools. + +One day, Sam and Jen hear a loud noise from the barn. They run to see what it is. They see a big hole in the wall. They wonder what made the hole. They peek inside the barn. They see a terrible thing. It is a bear! The bear is eating the hay and making a mess. + +Sam and Jen are scared. They want to tell their dad and mom. But they do not want the bear to see them. They whisper to each other. + +"Jen, we have to go. The bear is bad. He can hurt us and the animals." + +"Sam, I know. But how do we go? The bear is near the door. He can hear us and catch us." + +Sam and Jen think hard. They see a window on the other side of the barn. They have an idea. They crawl quietly to the window. They open it and jump out. They run to the house and tell their dad and mom. + +"Dad, mom, there is a bear in the barn. He made a hole and ate the hay. He is terrible." + +Dad and mom are shocked. They call the ranger. The ranger comes with a truck and a cage. He goes to the barn and catches the bear. He takes the bear away to the forest. He says the bear was hungry and lost. He says he will find a good place for the bear to live. + +Sam and Jen are happy. They hug their dad and mom. They thank the ranger. They go back to the barn and help fix the hole. They say goodbye to the bear. They hope he will be happy and not come back. They love their ranch and their animals. They are brave twins. +Lily liked to play with the curtain in her room. It was a big, soft curtain with many colors. She liked to hide behind it and pretend she was a princess or a fairy. Sometimes she would pull the curtain and make it move like a wave. + +But her mom did not like it when Lily played with the curtain. She said it was an expensive curtain and Lily could break it or make it dirty. She told Lily to stop and play with her toys instead. She said the curtain was not a toy. + +One day, Lily was playing with the curtain again. She was pretending she was a mermaid and the curtain was the sea. She pulled the curtain hard and made a big splash. But then she heard a loud rip. She had torn the curtain! + +Lily was scared. She knew her mom would be angry. She tried to hide the tear with a pillow, but it was too big. She heard her mom coming up the stairs. She did not know what to do. + +She decided to tell the truth. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, I'm sorry, I broke the curtain. I was playing and I pulled it too hard. I won't do it again. Please don't be mad." + +Her mom looked at the curtain and saw the tear. She was upset, but she saw that Lily was sorry. She hugged Lily and said, "Lily, I'm glad you told me the truth. But you have to be careful with the curtain. It is expensive and hard to fix. Next time, please play with your toys and leave the curtain alone. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's see if we can fix the curtain." +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They see a huge cactus with many spikes. Tom wants to touch it, but Lily says no. + +"It is bad. It can hurt you. Stay away," Lily says. + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to the cactus and puts his hand on it. He feels a sharp pain and cries out loud. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom screams. + +Lily hears him and runs to him. She sees blood on his hand and on the cactus. She is scared and sad. + +"Tom, why did you do that? I told you not to. Now you are hurt. We need to get help," Lily says. + +She tries to pull him away from the cactus, but he is stuck. The spikes are in his hand and his clothes. He cannot move. He cries more and more. + +"Help! Help! Help!" Tom and Lily shout. + +But no one hears them. They are alone in the garden. The sun is hot and the cactus is huge. They are in trouble. They do not know what to do. They wish they had listened to Lily. The end. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the beach with his mom and dad. He liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. He saw many fish and shells and crabs. He was very happy. + +But Tom did not listen to his mom and dad when they told him to stay close to them. He wanted to see more of the sea. He walked and walked until he was far from the shore. He did not see the big sign that said "Danger: Sharks". + +Tom stepped on something hard and sharp. It hurt his foot. He looked down and saw a big gray shark. The shark had teeth and fins and a tail. The shark was hungry and angry. It opened its mouth and tried to bite Tom. + +Tom was very scared. He screamed and cried for help. His mom and dad heard him and ran to him. They threw a stick at the shark and scared it away. They picked up Tom and carried him to the shore. They wrapped his foot with a cloth and took him to the doctor. + +Tom was very sorry. He learned his lesson. He said sorry to his mom and dad and thanked them for saving him. He promised to listen to them and be careful next time. He realized that the sea was beautiful but also dangerous. He was very tired and slept in the car. +Tom wanted to go to the park with his mom and dad. He liked to play on the swings and slide and see the ducks. But first he had to pack his bag with some snacks and a drink and a toy. He went to his room and looked for his bag. + +He saw his bag on his bed, but it was full of papers. He opened the bag and saw that they were his sister's poems. She liked to write poems with big words and rhymes. Tom did not like poems. He thought they were boring and hard to read. He wanted to take them out of his bag and put them back in his sister's room. + +But when he tried to take them out, they stuck together. They were glued to each other and to his bag. He pulled and pulled, but they did not come off. He got frustrated and angry. He shouted and cried. He did not want poems in his bag. He wanted snacks and a drink and a toy. + +His mom and dad heard him and came to his room. They saw him with his bag and the poems. They asked him what was wrong. Tom told them that his sister put her poems in his bag and glued them. He said he did not want them. He wanted to go to the park. + +His mom and dad looked at each other and smiled. They knew that his sister was playing a prank on him. They told him that they were sorry and that they would help him. They got some scissors and cut the poems out of his bag. They threw them in the trash. They gave him a hug and a kiss and told him to pack his bag with what he wanted. They said they would go to the park soon. + +Tom was happy. He packed his bag with some snacks and a drink and a toy. He thanked his mom and dad and said he was sorry for shouting and crying. He said he loved them. They said they loved him too. They went to the park and had a lot of fun. Tom forgot about the poems. He played on the swings and slide and saw the ducks. He was glad that his sister did not come with them. He hoped that she would not glue anything else to his bag. He thought that maybe she should write nicer poems. +Jen and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big metal thing in the corner. It was shiny and had many colors. They wanted to see what it was. + +They ran to the metal thing and gazed at it. It had wheels, buttons and lights. It looked like a car, but smaller and different. They heard a voice from inside. + +"Hello, children. Do you want to ride with me?" the voice said. It was a friendly voice. + +Jen and Sam were curious. They looked at each other and nodded. They opened the door and climbed in. The metal thing was cozy and warm. It had seats, belts and a screen. + +"Welcome to my spaceship. I am Zee, an alien from Zeta. I came to visit your planet and learn about you. You are very attractive and smart. Do you want to see the stars with me?" the voice said. It was Zee, the alien. + +Jen and Sam were amazed. They had never seen an alien or a spaceship before. They wanted to see the stars. They buckled their belts and smiled. + +"Yes, please. We want to see the stars with you. Thank you, Zee. You are very nice and cool." they said. + +The spaceship started to move. It lifted off the ground and flew into the sky. Jen and Sam gazed at the window. They saw the park, the trees, the houses and the people. They waved goodbye. They saw the clouds, the sun, the moon and the stars. They gasped in wonder. They had a lot of fun with Zee. They learned a lot of new things. They made a new friend. They were very happy. +Tom and Lily were going to visit their grandma. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Tom wanted to pack his big truck, but Lily said it was too big and heavy. She wanted to pack her doll and her book. + +"No, my truck is better!" Tom said. He tried to put his truck in his bag, but it did not fit. He pushed and pushed, but it only made a hole in his bag. + +"Look what you did!" Lily said. She was angry. "Now you have no bag and no truck!" + +Tom was sad. He liked his truck. He did not want to leave it behind. He looked around the room and saw a small box. He had an idea. He put his truck in the box and taped it shut. He wrote his name on the box. + +"Ha! I have a box and a truck!" Tom said. He was happy. He picked up his box and went to the door. + +Lily followed him. She saw something shiny in his box. She peeked inside and saw a bar of chocolate. It was their mom's chocolate. She had hidden it in the closet. + +"Hey, that's not yours!" Lily said. She was shocked. "That's mom's chocolate! You can't take it!" + +"Yes, I can!" Tom said. He was greedy. "It's mine now! I found it!" + +Lily tried to grab the box, but Tom held it tight. They started to pull and tug, but neither of them would let go. They made a lot of noise. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the box. She saw the hole in Tom's bag. She saw the chocolate in the box. + +"What are you doing?" Mom said. She was stern. "Why are you taking my chocolate? Why did you ruin your bag? Why are you not ready to go?" + +Tom and Lily stopped fighting. They looked at their mom. They felt guilty. They knew they had done something bad. + +They said sorry to their mom. They said sorry to each other. They gave the chocolate back to their mom. They fixed Tom's bag with some tape. They packed their bags with ordinary things. They hugged their mom and said they loved her. + +They were ready to go to their grandma. They hoped she would have some chocolate for them. +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and use the chairs as their ships. They moved the chairs around and made loud noises. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Max shouted. "I see a treasure island ahead!" + +"Let's go, captain!" Lily said. "But be careful, there are sharks in the water!" + +They jumped from one chair to another, avoiding the floor. They reached the big chair that was their island. They climbed on it and looked for the treasure. + +"Look, I found it!" Lily said. She held up a shiny necklace that belonged to their mom. "It's so pretty!" + +Max reached for the necklace, but Lily pulled it away. "No, it's mine!" she said. "I found it first!" + +They started to tug and pull on the necklace. They did not notice that the chair was old and weak. It made a creaking sound. + +Suddenly, the chair broke. It fell apart and Lily and Max tumbled to the floor. The necklace flew out of their hands and landed on the lamp. The lamp tipped over and smashed on the ground. + +Lily and Max looked at the mess. They saw the broken chair, the broken lamp, and the broken necklace. They felt scared and sorry. They started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the disaster and gasped. She was very angry and sad. + +"What have you done?" she asked. "How could you be so careless and naughty?" + +Lily and Max panicked. They did not know what to say. They wished they had not played with the chairs and the necklace. They wished they had listened to mom and been good. They hugged each other and said sorry. +Tom and Anna are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a big truck and Anna has a doll. They are having fun, but Tom is feeling hot. He wants to remove his sweater, but he does not know how. + +"Anna, can you help me?" Tom asks. "I want to remove my sweater. It is hot." + +Anna looks at Tom and nods. She is good at removing sweaters. She goes to Tom and pulls his sweater over his head. Tom feels better. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend." + +Anna smiles and says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend, too." + +They hug and go back to playing. They are happy. They share their toys and make stories. They have a lot of fun. They are true friends. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it and see what is on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Sue says. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Sue!" Tom says. "But we have to be back before dark. Mom and Dad will be mad if we are late." + +They run to the hill and start to climb. It is hard and steep, but they are cheerful. They help each other and sing songs. They reach the top and look around. They see a lot of trees and flowers. They also see a big lake. It is shiny and blue. + +"Wow, Sue! Look at the lake! It is so pretty!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom! It is! And look, there is a boat! Maybe we can go on it!" Sue says. + +They run to the lake and find the boat. It is small and red. It has a rope and a paddle. They untie the rope and get on the boat. They use the paddle to move on the water. They feel the wind and the sun. They are happy. + +"Tom, this is so fun! We are like pirates!" Sue says. + +"Arrr, Sue! We are! And we are going to the east! That is where the treasure is!" Tom says. + +They laugh and pretend to be pirates. They do not see the dark clouds in the sky. They do not hear the thunder. They do not feel the rain. They do not notice the waves. They are too busy having fun. + +But soon, they realize they are in trouble. The boat is rocking and leaking. The paddle is broken. The rope is gone. They are far from the shore. They are scared. + +"Tom, what do we do? We are lost!" Sue says. + +"I don't know, Sue! We have to speak to someone! We have to get help!" Tom says. + +They look around and see a big house on the other side of the lake. It has a light and a flag. They hope someone lives there. They hope someone can hear them. They hope someone can save them. + +They shout and wave. They hope it is not too late. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to go on the slide. The slide is big and fun. + +One day, Tom and Anna go to the park. They see the slide. They both want to go first. They start to quarrel. + +"I want to go first!" Tom says. + +"No, I want to go first!" Anna says. + +They push and pull. They are stubborn. They do not share. + +A lady sees them. She is kind. She comes to them. + +"Stop quarreling, children," she says. "The slide is for everyone. You can take turns. Tom, you go first. Then Anna. Then Tom again. And so on. OK?" + +Tom and Anna look at the lady. They look at the slide. They look at each other. They nod. + +"OK," they say. + +They stop quarreling. They start to smile. They take turns. They go on the slide. They have fun. They are friends again. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play outside in the park. Today it is cold and windy. They wear jackets and hats. + +"Look, a swing!" Lily says. She runs to the swing and sits on it. She holds the ropes tight. + +"Push me, Sam!" she asks. Sam pushes her gently. Lily swings high and low. She feels happy. + +"Can I have a turn?" Sam says. He wants to swing too. + +"Okay, but only one turn," Lily says. She jumps off the swing and gives it to Sam. + +Sam sits on the swing and holds the ropes. He waits for Lily to push him. + +But Lily does not push him. She pulls his jacket. She pulls it hard. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sam says. He does not like it. He tries to pull his jacket back. + +"No, it is my jacket now!" Lily says. She pulls harder. She thinks it is funny. + +Sam feels angry. He does not want to play with Lily anymore. He gets off the swing and walks away. + +Lily feels sad. She does not understand why Sam is mad. She likes his jacket, but she likes him more. + +"Sam, wait!" she calls. She runs after him. She gives him his jacket back. + +"I am sorry, Sam. I was only joking. Please be my friend again," she says. + +Sam looks at her. He sees that she is sorry. He takes his jacket and puts it on. + +"It is okay, Lily. I forgive you. But do not pull my jacket again. It is not nice," he says. + +Lily nods. She smiles. She hugs Sam. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. Do you want to play on the slide?" she says. + +Sam smiles back. He hugs Lily. + +"Yes, let's go to the slide. It is fun," he says. + +They hold hands and run to the slide. They play together and forget their fight. They are happy. +Anna likes to count. She counts her fingers, her toes, her toys, and her books. She counts everything she sees. She thinks counting is fun and useful. + +One day, Anna finds a big box in her room. She wonders what is inside. She tries to open the box, but it is too hard. She asks her mom for help. Her mom says, "This is a present for you, Anna. You can open it on your birthday." + +Anna is curious and excited. She wants to know what is in the box. She asks her mom, "How many days until my birthday?" Her mom says, "Five days, Anna. Can you count to five?" + +Anna nods and starts to count. She says, "One, two, three, four, five." She holds up five fingers. She says, "That is a lot of days. I can't wait to open my present." + +Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "You are a smart girl, Anna. Counting is very useful. It helps you learn and remember things. Maybe your present is something that will help you count more things." + +Anna smiles and hugs her mom back. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love counting. And I love presents." She looks at the box and wonders what is inside. She hopes it is something fun and useful. She counts the days until her birthday. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big statue of a lion. It was smooth and shiny. Sara wanted to touch it, but Ben said no. + +"It is too high. You will fall and hurt yourself," he said. + +"I can climb. I am brave. I bet I can touch the lion before you," Sara said. + +They made a game. They ran to the statue and tried to climb it. Sara was fast and strong. She reached the lion's head and touched its nose. She smiled and said, "I win!" + +But then she heard a loud roar. She looked up and saw a real lion behind the statue. It was angry and hungry. It jumped at Sara and tried to bite her. + +Sara screamed and let go of the statue. She fell to the ground. Ben ran to her and helped her up. They ran away from the lion as fast as they could. + +They reached the gate of the park and saw a sign. It said, "Warning: Lion Escape. Do Not Enter." + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They were scared and sorry. They learned a lesson. They should not play with statues. They should listen to warnings. They should be careful and safe. +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen. They were pretending to be chefs and making yummy food with pots and pans. Lily had a big spoon and Max had a wooden spatula. + +"Max, can you request some water from the faucet?" Lily asked. "We need it for the soup." + +"Okay, Lily. I will request some water from the faucet," Max said. He climbed on a chair and reached for the faucet. He turned it on and filled a cup with water. + +"Here you go, Lily. Here is the water for the soup," Max said. He gave the cup to Lily and got down from the chair. + +"Thank you, Max. You are a good helper," Lily said. She poured the water into the pot and stirred it with the spoon. She added some salt and pepper and some carrots and peas. + +"Yummy, the soup smells good," Max said. He smelled the pot and smiled. + +"Yummy, the soup looks good," Lily said. She looked at the pot and nodded. + +They put the pot on a tray and carried it to the table. They set two bowls and two spoons and sat down. + +"Let's eat our yummy soup," Lily said. + +"Let's eat our yummy soup," Max said. + +They ate their yummy soup and enjoyed their pretend game. They were happy and full. +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir the soup, cut the bread, and taste the cheese. But she did not like onions. Onions made her eyes water and her nose sting. She always said, "No onions, please!" + +One day, mom was making a big pot of stew for dinner. She asked Sara to peel some onions for her. Sara made a face and said, "No onions, please! I don't like onions!" + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, sweetie, but onions are good for you. They make the stew tasty and healthy. And you don't have to eat them, you just have to peel them. Can you do that for me?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She wanted to help her mom, but she did not want to peel onions. She looked at the pile of onions on the table. They were big and round and brown. She wondered what they looked like inside. + +She decided to try. She picked up an onion and a knife. She cut off the top and the bottom of the onion. Then she peeled off the skin. She saw the white layers of the onion. They looked like rings. She thought they were pretty. + +She peeled another onion, and another, and another. She did not mind peeling onions anymore. She liked to see the rings and to smell the onion smell. She did not cry or sneeze. She was proud of herself. + +She showed her mom the peeled onions. Mom hugged her and said, "Thank you, Sara, you are a big help. You did a great job. How do you feel?" + +Sara smiled and said, "I feel good, mom. I feel comfortable. And I don't mind onions anymore. Maybe I will try some stew later." +Sam liked to cut paper with his scissors. He cut shapes like stars, hearts and circles. He wanted to make a fish, but he did not know how. He asked his mom to help him. + +Mom showed Sam how to fold a paper in half and cut a curve. She said, "This is the body of the fish. Now you can cut a tail and a fin." Sam cut a tail and a fin and glued them to the body. He was happy with his fish. He said, "Can I make more fish?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful with the scissors. They are sharp and can hurt you." She gave Sam more paper and watched him cut more fish. + +Sam made a lot of fish. He made big fish and small fish. He made red fish and blue fish. He made one fish that was very wide. He said, "This is the widest fish ever. I will call him Widey." + +Sam wanted to show Widey to his dad. He ran to the living room with his fish. He did not see the rug on the floor. He tripped and fell. His scissors flew out of his hand and landed on the couch. They cut a big hole in the cushion. + +Dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. He saw Sam on the floor, the scissors on the couch and the hole in the cushion. He was not happy. He said, "Sam, what did you do?" + +Sam was scared and sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Dad. I was cutting fish. I made a wide fish. I wanted to show you. But I fell and the scissors cut the couch." + +Dad looked at Sam's fish. He saw Widey. He said, "You made a wide fish. He is very nice. But you should not run with scissors. They are dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or someone else." + +Sam nodded. He said, "I know, Dad. I'm sorry. I won't do it again." + +Dad hugged Sam. He said, "I'm glad you are okay. I love you. And I love your fish. But we need to fix the couch." + +Mom came with a needle and thread. She said, "Don't worry. I can sew the hole. It will be like new." + +Sam helped Mom sew the hole. He said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." + +Mom smiled. She said, "You are welcome, Sam. You are the best too. And so is Widey." She put Widey on the couch. He looked happy. Sam looked happy too. He said, "I love you, Mom. I love you, Dad. I love you, Widey." +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they went to Tom's house. Tom had a new screen. It was big and bright. It could show pictures and sounds. + +"Look at my screen!" Tom said. "It is the best screen ever. I can watch anything I want. Do you want to see?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious. Tom turned on the screen. He showed Lily his favorite show. It was about cars and trucks. They made loud noises and raced fast. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said. "Can I watch something too?" + +Tom shook his head. "No, this is my screen. You can only watch what I like. You have to do what I say." + +Lily felt sad. She did not like Tom's show. She wanted to watch something else. She liked animals and flowers. They were pretty and gentle. + +"Please, Tom, can we watch something else?" Lily asked. "I do not like cars and trucks. They are too noisy and mean. I like animals and flowers. They are nice and calm." + +Tom laughed. "No, Lily, you are silly. Animals and flowers are boring. Cars and trucks are cool. You have to watch them. This is my screen. You have to listen to me." + +Lily felt angry. She did not like Tom's words. He was not a good friend. He was not humble. He was selfish and rude. + +"Tom, you are not nice. You are not a good friend. You do not share. You do not care. You are not humble. You are proud and mean. I do not want to watch your screen. I do not want to play with you. Goodbye, Tom." Lily said. + +She got up and left. She went to her house. She played with her toys and books. She was happy. She was humble. She was a good friend. +Lily and Ben like to play at the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see something shiny in the grass. They go to look. + +It is a jewel. It is red and round and smooth. Lily and Ben think it is pretty. They pick it up and hold it. They wonder where it came from. + +A man comes to the park. He is looking for something. He sees Lily and Ben with the jewel. He says, "That is mine. Give it to me." + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not know the man. They do not want to give him the jewel. They run away. They hide behind a tree. + +The man follows them. He is angry. He says, "Give me the jewel or I will hurt you." + +Lily and Ben are very scared. They do not know what to do. They see a lady. She is walking a dog. They call for help. + +The lady hears them. She sees the man. She says, "What are you doing? Leave those children alone." + +The man sees the lady. He is afraid. He runs away. He drops the jewel. + +The lady picks up the jewel. She says, "This is not yours. This is a police jewel. It is a tracker. The police are looking for you. You are a bad man." + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They did not know the jewel was a police jewel. They are glad the lady helped them. They say, "Thank you, lady. You are a good lady." + +The lady smiles. She says, "You are welcome, children. You are brave children. You can keep the jewel. It is a gift from the police. They will catch the bad man soon." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They hug the lady. They hug the dog. They say, "Thank you, police. Thank you, lady. Thank you, dog." + +They go back to play at the park. They have a new jewel. It is red and round and smooth. They think it is very pretty. They think it is very special. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was pink. She used pink to draw flowers, hearts, and her cat. She was very proud of her drawings and wanted to show them to her mom. + +She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making lunch. She held up her drawings and said, "Look, Mom, look what I made!" Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Wow, Lily, these are beautiful! You are very good at drawing. I love your pink cat. What is her name?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "Her name is...Pinkie!" She liked that name. It was simple and cute. She said, "Can I put a label on her?" A label was a small piece of paper with a word on it. Lily had seen her mom use labels to write names on jars and boxes. + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can. That is a great idea. Let me help you." She took a label and a pen and wrote "Pinkie" on it. She gave it to Lily and said, "Here you go. You can stick it on your drawing. Where do you want to put it?" + +Lily looked at her drawing and decided to put the label on the cat's collar. She peeled off the back of the label and pressed it on the paper. She said, "There. Now everyone will know her name." She was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." + +Her mom said, "You are very welcome, Lily. You are the best, too. I am so proud of you. You have a lot of talent and imagination. I encourage you to keep drawing and having fun. You can make anything you want with your crayons." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you, Mom. I love drawing. I will make more pictures for you." She ran back to her room, where she had more crayons and paper. She had many ideas in her head. She wanted to draw more pink things, like a pink house, a pink car, and a pink cake. She was very happy and excited. She felt like she could do anything. +Tom and Anna were eager to decorate their tent. They had a big box of stickers, ribbons and glitter. They wanted to make their tent look like a fairy castle. + +"Can I have the pink stickers?" Anna asked Tom. + +"Sure, you can have them. I like the blue ones better," Tom said. He gave Anna the pink stickers and took the blue ones. They started to stick them on the tent walls. + +They also tied ribbons on the tent poles and sprinkled glitter on the floor. They worked hard and had fun. Soon, their tent was shiny and colorful. + +"Wow, it looks so pretty!" Anna said. She admired their work. + +"It does. But you know what would make it even prettier?" Tom said. He had a bright idea. + +"What?" Anna asked. + +"A flashlight!" Tom said. He ran to get his flashlight from his backpack. He turned it on and waved it around. The light made the stickers, ribbons and glitter sparkle and glow. + +"Ooh, it looks like magic!" Anna said. She clapped her hands. + +They crawled inside the tent and played with the flashlight. They made shadows and shapes on the walls. They pretended they were fairies and knights. They had a lot of fun in their decorated tent. +Anna liked to help her dad water the plants in the garden. She would hold the hose and spray the water on the flowers and the grass. She felt happy when she saw the plants grow and shine in the sun. + +One day, her dad had to go to the store and he told Anna to wait for him inside the house. He said, "Don't play with the hose, Anna. It can be dangerous. You might fall or hurt yourself or break something. I'll be back soon, okay?" + +Anna nodded, but she was bored inside the house. She wanted to water the plants some more. She thought, "Dad won't mind if I just water a little bit. I'll be careful and modest. I won't use too much water or make a mess." + +She sneaked out of the house and grabbed the hose. She turned on the tap and started to spray the water. She felt happy again. She stretched the hose to reach the farthest plants. She didn't see the rock on the ground. She tripped over the rock and fell. The hose slipped out of her hand and hit the window. The window shattered and the glass flew everywhere. Anna screamed. + +Her dad heard the scream and ran back to the garden. He saw Anna bleeding and crying on the ground. He saw the broken window and the water everywhere. He was angry and scared. He said, "Anna, what have you done? I told you not to play with the hose. You could have killed yourself or someone else. You were not careful or modest. You were naughty and foolish. You are in big trouble, young lady." He picked up Anna and took her to the car. He drove her to the hospital. He didn't talk to her the whole way. Anna felt sad and sorry. She wished she had listened to her dad. She learned a hard lesson that day. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big cardboard box in the garage. They decided to make it into a boat and sail on the sea. + +They cut out a window and a door, and painted the box blue and white. They also made a flag and a sail from an old sheet. They put some pillows and blankets inside the box to make it cozy. + +"Are you ready to sail, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am, Lily. Let's go!" Ben said. + +They dragged the box to the backyard, where they had a big plastic pool filled with water. They put the box on the water and climbed inside. They pretended to be pirates and explorers, and had a lot of fun. + +After a while, they heard their mom calling them from the kitchen. + +"Kids, come inside. It's time for lunch. I made spaghetti for you." + +"Spaghetti? Yum!" Lily and Ben said. + +They jumped out of the box and ran to the house. They washed their hands and sat at the table. They saw a big bowl of spaghetti with sauce and cheese. + +"Wow, mom, this looks delicious. Thank you!" Lily said. + +"You're welcome, sweetie. How was your sailing adventure?" mom asked. + +"It was great, mom. We saw a lot of fish and birds and islands. But it was also difficult, mom. The wind was strong and the waves were big. We had to steer the boat carefully and hold on tight." Ben said. + +"I'm glad you had fun, but also be careful, okay? I don't want you to get hurt or wet." mom said. + +"Okay, mom. We will. Can we sail again after lunch?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. But only if you finish your spaghetti first." mom said. + +"Okay, mom. We will. We love spaghetti!" Lily and Ben said. + +They ate their spaghetti happily, and then went back to their boat. They sailed some more, until it was time for a nap. They cuddled in their box and dreamed of more adventures. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with blocks. They made a big tower with the blocks. It was taller than them. + +"Look at our tower!" Tom said. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Sam said. "But I want to make it bigger. Let me put more blocks on top." + +Sam got more blocks and climbed on a chair. He reached for the top of the tower. But he was not careful. He knocked down some blocks. The tower started to shake. + +"Sam, stop!" Tom said. "You will make the tower fall!" + +But Sam did not listen. He put one more block on the tower. Then he jumped off the chair. He wanted to see the tower. + +But the tower did not stay up. It fell down with a loud crash. The blocks hit Tom and Sam. They hurt them. They cried. + +"Sam, you are bad!" Tom said. "You broke our tower and hurt me!" + +"I'm sorry, Tom!" Sam said. "I did not mean to!" + +But Tom was angry. He did not want to be friends with Sam anymore. He ran away. Sam was sad. He had no tower and no friend. He wished he had been more calm and careful. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two black stones for eyes. + +"Let's play with the rope!" Lily said. She ran to the shed and got a long rope. She tied one end to the snowman's arm and the other end to a tree. + +"Look, he can wave!" Tom said. He pulled the rope and made the snowman move his arm. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck coming down the road. The truck was black and had a plow in front. It was clearing the snow from the road. + +"Watch out!" Tom shouted. He dropped the rope and ran to the side. Lily followed him. They hid behind a bush and watched. + +The truck did not see the rope. It drove over it and pulled the snowman with it. The snowman flew in the air and landed on the truck's roof. The hat and the scarf fell off. The carrot nose and the black stones rolled away. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "Our snowman!" + +The truck did not stop. It drove away with the snowman on top. Tom and Lily were sad. They had worked hard to make the snowman. + +"Maybe we can make another one," Tom said. He tried to cheer up Lily. + +"Maybe," Lily said. "But we need a new rope. And a new hat and scarf. And a new carrot and stones." + +They looked around. They saw a lot of snow, but no rope, no hat, no scarf, no carrot, no stones. + +They felt very cold. They decided to go home and have some hot chocolate. They hoped the snowman would be okay. They hoped he would not freeze on the truck's roof. +Lily liked to play with her glow sticks. She had many colors: red, blue, green, yellow. She would bend them and shake them and make them glow bright. She liked to make shapes and patterns with them in the dark. + +One night, she had a new idea. She took two blue glow sticks and taped them to her headband. She turned off the light and looked in the mirror. She had two blue eyes that glowed like stars. She smiled and felt like a fairy. + +She ran to show her mom and dad. They were in the living room, watching TV. She said, "Look at me! I have glow eyes!" They looked at her and laughed. They said, "You look very pretty, Lily. You have glow eyes like a fairy." + +Lily was happy. She wanted to show her glow eyes to everyone. She ran to the window and waved at the people outside. They looked at her and smiled. They said, "Wow, what a cute fairy!" Lily said, "Thank you! I have glow eyes!" + +But then, she saw something that made her scared. It was a big dog. It had black fur and sharp teeth. It had red eyes that glowed like fire. It growled and barked at her. It wanted to bite her. Lily screamed and ran away from the window. She hid behind the couch. + +She cried and said, "Mom, Dad, help me! There is a bad dog outside. It has glow eyes like a monster!" They came to her and hugged her. They said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a dog. It can't hurt you. It has glow eyes because it is wearing a collar that glows in the dark. It is not a monster. It is just a dog." + +They turned on the light and showed her the dog. It was still outside, but it looked different. It had a pale collar that glowed red. It was not so scary anymore. Lily calmed down and said, "Oh, I see. It is just a dog. It has a glow collar. It is not a monster. It is just a dog." + +They said, "That's right, Lily. It is just a dog. And you are just a fairy. A fairy with glow eyes." They kissed her and said, "We love you, Lily. You are our glow eye fairy." Lily smiled and said, "I love you, too. I am your glow eye fairy." +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a big truck and Lily has a doll. They are having fun, but they are also making a lot of noise. + +"Tom, Lily, please be quiet. Mommy is working on the computer and she needs to concentrate," says Mommy from the kitchen. + +"OK, Mommy, we will be quiet," say Tom and Lily. But they soon forget and start to make noise again. + +Mommy comes to the living room with a cup of coffee. She sees that Tom and Lily have made a mess with their toys. She is not happy. + +"Tom, Lily, look at this mess. You need to clean up your toys and be more respectful of Mommy's work. Do you understand?" says Mommy. + +Tom and Lily feel bad. They don't want to make Mommy angry. They want to be good. + +"Sorry, Mommy. We will clean up our toys and be quiet," say Tom and Lily. + +They start to pick up their toys and put them in the toy box. Tom sees that Mommy's cup of coffee is on the table. He wants to help Mommy. + +"Mommy, can I bring your cup to the kitchen?" asks Tom. + +"Thank you, Tom. That is very kind of you. But be careful, the cup is hot and heavy. Do you need my help?" says Mommy. + +"No, Mommy, I can do it. I am big and strong," says Tom. + +He takes the cup with both hands and walks slowly to the kitchen. He is very careful not to spill the coffee. He puts the cup on the counter and smiles. + +"Look, Mommy, I did it. I brought your cup to the kitchen. I am good," says Tom. + +Mommy hugs Tom and kisses him on the cheek. + +"Yes, Tom, you are very good. You are a big help to Mommy. You support Mommy with your cup. I am proud of you," says Mommy. + +Tom feels happy. He loves Mommy and he loves to help her. He goes back to the living room and helps Lily finish cleaning up their toys. They play quietly and happily. Mommy smiles and goes back to her work. She feels happy too. She loves Tom and Lily and she loves their support. +Sam loved planes. He had many toy planes that he played with every day. He dreamed of flying in a real plane someday. He wanted to be a pilot when he grew up. + +One day, his mom took him to the airport. She had a surprise for him. She knew a pilot who worked there. His name was Mr. Lee. He was an elderly man with white hair and a kind smile. He was Sam's mom's friend. + +"Hello, Sam. I'm Mr. Lee. I'm a pilot. Do you like planes?" he asked. + +"Yes, I love planes! They are so cool and fast!" Sam said. + +"Would you like to see my plane? I can show you how it works. Maybe you can even sit in the cockpit and pretend to fly," Mr. Lee offered. + +Sam was so excited. He nodded eagerly. He followed Mr. Lee to his plane. It was a big plane with blue and white stripes. It had a propeller and a tail. It looked like one of his toy planes, but much bigger. + +Mr. Lee opened the door and let Sam inside. He showed him the seats, the windows, the buttons, and the levers. He explained what they did and how they helped him fly. Sam listened carefully. He wanted to learn everything. + +Then, Mr. Lee took him to the front of the plane, where the cockpit was. He lifted Sam and put him on the pilot's seat. He gave him a headset and a cap. He said, "Now you look like a real pilot, Sam. Do you want to try to fly?" + +Sam was thrilled. He put on the headset and the cap. He felt like he was flying. He grabbed the steering wheel and moved it left and right. He pushed the buttons and pulled the levers. He made plane noises with his mouth. He said, "Vroom, vroom, I'm flying!" + +Mr. Lee smiled and watched him. He said, "You're doing great, Sam. You're a natural. Maybe someday you'll be a real pilot, just like me." + +Sam was so happy. He thanked Mr. Lee for letting him see his plane. He said, "You're the best, Mr. Lee. You're my hero. I want to be a pilot, just like you." + +Mr. Lee hugged him and said, "You're welcome, Sam. You're a very smart and brave boy. I'm sure you'll be a great pilot someday. Just remember to always follow your dreams and never give up." + +Sam nodded. He said, "I will, Mr. Lee. I will." + +He gave Mr. Lee one last hug and then ran back to his mom. He told her everything he saw and did. He said, "Mom, I had the best day ever. I saw a real plane and I met a real pilot. He was so nice and he taught me how to fly. He said I can be a pilot someday. Can I, mom? Can I?" + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "Of course you can, Sam. Of course you can. I'm so proud of you." + +Sam smiled and hugged her back. He said, "I love you, mom. And I love planes. And I love Mr. Lee." + +He looked at the sky and saw a plane flying by. He waved at it and said, "Bye, bye, plane. See you soon. I'll be flying with you someday." + +The end. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. One day, they found a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside, so they climbed down. It was dark and cold and scary. + +"Look, Tim, what is that?" Sam said, pointing at a white thing. It looked like a ball with holes and teeth. + +"I don't know, Sam. Maybe it is a toy," Tim said, picking it up. It was hard and smooth and light. + +"No, Tim, it is not a toy. It is a skull. A skull is what is inside your head. It is what makes you think and talk and feel. This skull belonged to someone who died a long time ago," Sam said, feeling smart. + +"Wow, Sam, how do you know that?" Tim asked, impressed. + +"I learned it from a book. Books have many things to teach us. You should read more, Tim," Sam said, feeling proud. + +"Books are boring, Sam. I like to play and have fun. And this skull is fun. Watch this," Tim said, putting the skull on his head and making a funny face. + +"Stop it, Tim. That is not funny. That is rude and mean. You are hurting the skull's feelings. Put it back where you found it," Sam said, feeling angry. + +"No, Sam, you are silly. The skull has no feelings. It is dead. It can't see or hear or talk. It can only laugh. Ha ha ha," Tim said, shaking the skull and making a loud noise. + +"Tim, please, stop it. You are scaring me. Let's go back to the hole and climb up. I don't like it here. It is too dark and cold and scary," Sam said, feeling afraid. + +"Fine, Sam, you are such a baby. Let's go. But I am keeping the skull. It is my new friend. It likes me. It laughs with me. Ha ha ha," Tim said, feeling happy. + +They went back to the hole and tried to climb up. But the hole was too high and slippery. They could not reach the top. They were stuck. + +"Help, help, someone help us," they shouted, feeling hopeless. + +But no one heard them. No one came. They were alone in the dark and cold and scary hole. With the skull. + +The skull did not laugh anymore. It was silent. It was bitter. It was waiting. +Lisa and Ben are twins, but they are very unique. Lisa likes to clean everything and Ben likes to make a mess. Lisa likes to eat vegetables and Ben likes to eat candy. Lisa likes to read books and Ben likes to play games. + +One day, their mom tells them to clean their room before dinner. Lisa starts to pick up her toys and books and put them in the right place. Ben starts to throw his toys and books around and make more mess. + +"Ben, stop it!" Lisa says. "Mom said we have to clean our room!" + +"I don't want to clean!" Ben says. "Cleaning is boring!" + +"Cleaning is fun!" Lisa says. "You can find things you forgot and make your room look nice!" + +"No, cleaning is not fun!" Ben says. "You can lose things you like and make your room look dull!" + +They argue and argue until their mom comes in. She sees the mess and gets angry. + +"Lisa and Ben, what are you doing?" she says. "Why is your room so dirty?" + +"Ben did it!" Lisa says. + +"Lisa did it!" Ben says. + +Their mom shakes her head. "You are both in trouble!" she says. "You have to clean your room right now and no dessert for you!" + +Lisa and Ben feel sad. They don't want to miss dessert. They look at each other and decide to work together. They start to clean their room and help each other. They finish quickly and make their room look nice. + +Their mom comes back and sees their room. She smiles and hugs them. + +"Good job, Lisa and Ben!" she says. "You are very unique, but you can also cooperate. I'm proud of you!" + +She takes them to the kitchen and gives them a surprise. She made a cake with vegetables in it. It looks yummy and healthy. + +"Wow, mom, this is a unique cake!" Lisa says. + +"Can we have some, mom?" Ben says. + +"Of course, you can!" their mom says. "You deserve it!" + +Lisa and Ben enjoy the cake and thank their mom. They learn that cleaning can be fun, vegetables can be tasty, and being unique can be wonderful. +Ben and Lily were playing in the big chamber. It was their favorite place in the house. They had many toys and books and games there. They liked to pretend they were pirates or princesses or astronauts. + +One day, Ben found a new toy in the chamber. It was a shiny red car with four wheels and a horn. He was very happy and wanted to play with it. He showed it to Lily and said, "Look, Lily, I found a new toy. It is mine. You can't have it." + +Lily was sad and angry. She liked the shiny red car too. She wanted to play with it. She said, "No, Ben, it is not yours. It is ours. We share everything in the chamber. You can't keep it all to yourself." + +Ben and Lily started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not want to share the shiny red car. They did not want to be kind to each other. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the chamber. She saw Ben and Lily fighting. She was not happy. She said, "Ben and Lily, stop fighting. What is going on here? Why are you not sharing the shiny red car?" + +Ben and Lily told Mom their stories. They both wanted the shiny red car. They both thought it was theirs. They both did not want to share. + +Mom said, "Ben and Lily, the shiny red car is not yours or mine. It is a gift from Grandma. She sent it for both of you. She wanted you to have fun and be happy. She wanted you to be kind and share. Can you accept that?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt sorry for fighting. They loved Grandma. They wanted to make her happy. They wanted to be kind and share. They said, "Yes, Mom, we can accept that. We are sorry for fighting. We will share the shiny red car. Thank you, Grandma." + +Mom smiled and hugged Ben and Lily. She said, "That's good, Ben and Lily. I'm proud of you. Now, why don't you play nicely with the shiny red car and your other toys? And don't forget to say thank you to Grandma when you call her later." + +Ben and Lily nodded and smiled. They took the shiny red car and played together. They had fun and were happy. They were kind and shared. They thanked Grandma when they called her later. They loved the shiny red car and each other. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They wanted to buy some fruit. Tim saw a big, round orange. He asked his mom if they could get the orange. His mom said yes. + +On their way home, a small, helpless bird arrived on the path. The bird could not fly. Tim wanted to help the bird. He asked his mom if they could take the bird home. His mom said yes. + +At home, Tim and his mom took care of the bird. They gave it some of the orange to eat. The bird got better and could fly again. Tim was happy to help the bird. The bird flew away, but it came back to visit Tim every day. +Once upon a time, in a small park, there was a shy girl named Lily. She loved to swing on the swings every day. Lily was not very good at talking to other kids, but she liked to watch them play. + +One day, Lily saw a big test called "exam" on a paper. She did not know what it was, but she wanted to try it. Lily took the exam home and tried to answer the questions, but she did not know the answers. + +Lily felt sad because she could not do the exam. She went back to the park and tried to swing, but she could not be happy. Lily cried and cried, and the other kids did not want to play with her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to draw and design things. One day, she wanted to design a monster. Lily thought it would be fun to make a perfect monster to play with. + +Lily took her crayons and started to draw. She drew a big, round body with two legs and two arms. She gave the monster a big smile and two eyes. The monster was green and had a long tail. Lily thought the monster looked perfect and friendly. + +When she was done, Lily showed her monster to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, Lily! You made a perfect monster!" Lily was happy and played with her monster all day. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Tim. Tim was a very useful kid. He always helped his mom and dad with chores. Tim had a toy car he loved to play with every day. He would push the car around the house and make fun sounds. + +One sunny day, Tim was playing with his toy car outside. He saw a small fire burning in a trash can. Tim knew fire was not good, so he ran to his mom and dad. He told them about the fire. + +Mom and dad were very proud of Tim for telling them. They put out the fire and made sure it did not burn anything else. Tim was a very useful kid, and his mom and dad gave him a big hug. They were happy that Tim helped keep everyone safe. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big, scary tree. Tim was scared, but his mom said, "Don't worry, it's just a tree." + +They walked up to the tree and saw a little bird. The bird was hungry, so Tim's mom gave it some of their meal. The bird was very happy and said, "Thank you!" Tim and his mom nodded and smiled. + +After the meal, the bird started to sing a pretty song. Tim wasn't scared of the tree anymore. They all had fun at the park and went home together. The scary tree wasn't scary anymore, and they had a new friend in the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One sunny day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. The park was big and dry because it had not rained for many days. + +While playing, Tim saw a new friend. The new friend was a funny-looking number named Zero. Zero was feeling sad because he had no one to play with. Tim asked, "Do you want to play with us, Zero?" + +Zero looked up and smiled. "Yes, I would love to play with you and your friends!" So, Tim, Zero, and all their friends played together in the park. They played fun games like tag and hide-and-seek. Zero was very good at hide-and-seek because he could hide in the shape of a circle. + +At the end of the day, Tim and Zero were very happy. They had made a new friend and had lots of fun playing together. From that day on, Tim and Zero played together every day, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a dirty octopus. He lived in a small pond. He had many friends who liked to play with him. Every day, they would swim and watch the fish in the pond. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, the dirty octopus saw a big rock. He wanted to play with it. He pushed the rock with his long arms. The rock moved a little. He pushed it again and again. The rock moved more and more. + +But then, the big rock fell into the pond. The water became very dirty. The fish could not swim well. The dirty octopus and his friends were sad. They could not play and watch the fish anymore. The pond was not a fun place to be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an amazing bike with pretty colors. The bike had two pedals to make it go fast. + +One day, Lily had to choose where to ride her bike. She could go to the park or to the store. Lily thought hard and chose to go to the park. She loved to see the ducks and play on the swings. + +Lily got on her bike and pushed the pedals. She rode all the way to the park. She saw the ducks and played on the swings. She had a great day with her amazing bike. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig. This pig liked to slide. He found a big hill with a slide on it. He was very happy. + +The pig was a bit selfish. He did not want to share the slide with other animals. When other animals came to play, he would say "No! My slide!" They felt sad. + +One day, a kind duck came to the hill. The duck asked the pig to share the slide. The pig thought about it and said "Okay, we can share." They both slid down the slide together. The pig learned that sharing was fun and he became a good friend to all the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to play with his friends in the soft, green grass. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One sunny day, Bobo and his friends decided to play a new game. They would pretend to be different animals. Bobo pretended to be a big, strong lion. He roared and showed his thumb like it was a sharp claw. His friends laughed and clapped for him. + +Next, it was time for Bobo's friend, Lulu, to pretend. She was a little bird, flying high in the sky. All the friends took turns pretending to be different animals. They had so much fun, and when the sun went down, they all went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, in a big, green forest, lived a small, frightened bunny. The bunny was always scared of the loud noises and big animals. One day, the bunny wanted to find a new home where he could feel safe. + +The bunny hopped and hopped until he saw a twisty path. He thought, "Maybe this twisty path will take me to a nice, safe home." So, he followed the twisty path deeper into the forest. As he went, he saw many animals who were big and small. + +One of the animals was a wise old owl. The bunny had a question for the owl. He asked, "Mr. Owl, can you help me find a safe home?" The owl thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, little bunny. I know just the place." + +The owl led the bunny to a small, cozy burrow under a big tree. The bunny felt safe and happy in his new home. From that day on, the frightened bunny wasn't scared anymore. +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom. They had a warm day to play. Tom took his ball and ran to the slide. He saw his friend, Sam. + +"Hi, Sam!" said Tom. "Do you want to use my ball to play?" + +Sam said, "No, I want to eat my mint ice cream." + +Tom felt sad. He wanted to play with Sam, but Sam only wanted to eat his mint ice cream. Tom played by himself, but he was not happy. + +The warm sun made Sam's mint ice cream melt. It fell on the ground. Sam cried. Tom's ball rolled away and was lost. Both friends were sad. They went home with their moms. +One day, a big, strong dog named Snap lived in a nice town. Snap liked to help his friends. He was very good at making things neat and organized. Snap had a big job. He worked with the police to keep the town safe. + +Snap and the police went to a park. They saw a cat stuck in a tree. Snap helped the cat get down. The cat said, "Thank you, Snap!" The police smiled and said, "Good job, Snap!" + +Snap went home and told his mom about his day. She was very proud of him. Snap felt happy that he could help the cat and the police. He knew he was a very special dog. +One day, a little girl named Sue got a new bicycle. It was a beautiful purple bicycle. She was very happy. She wanted to ride her bicycle all day. + +Sue went to the park with her bicycle. She saw her friend Tom. Tom said, "Wow, Sue! I like your purple bicycle." Sue smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. Do you want to ride with me?" Tom said, "Yes, I will get my bicycle too." + +Sue and Tom rode their bicycles together. They went up and down the hills. They were careful not to fall. They had a lot of fun. At the end of the day, Sue and Tom were tired but happy. They took care of their bicycles and put them away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy liked to pick flowers in her yard. One day, she saw a weak, sad flower by a drain. The flower was not happy because it did not have enough water. + +Amy wanted to help the weak flower. She thought about what she could do. She had an idea. Amy went to her house and got a cup of water. She was very careful not to spill any water. + +Amy took the cup of water to the flower by the drain. She poured the water on the flower. The flower drank the water and started to feel better. The weak flower became strong and happy. Amy was glad she could help the flower. They became good friends, and Amy promised to take care of the flower every day. +Once upon a time, there were two twin cats named Tom and Tim. They were very polite and liked to play together. One day, they went to the park to have fun. + +At the park, they saw a dog named Dan. Dan looked nice, so Tom and Tim walked up to him. "Hi, I'm Tom and this is my twin, Tim," said Tom. "Do you want to play with us?" Dan was happy to meet new friends and said, "Yes, I would love to play!" + +So, Tom, Tim, and Dan played all day in the park. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. The twin cats and the dog became very good friends. From that day on, they always met at the park to play and have fun. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She had a pretty dress with a special style that she loved to wear. One day, Emma went to the store with her mom. They had to pay for some food because they were hungry. + +At the store, Emma saw a big, red apple. She wanted to eat it because she was very hungry. Emma asked her mom if she could have the apple. Her mom said yes and they paid for it. Emma was so happy to eat the apple. + +After they left the store, Emma and her mom went to the park. They had a fun time playing together. Emma wore her pretty dress with the special style and ate her big, red apple. They played until the sun went down and then went home to rest. +One day, a pilot named Tom went to fly his big plane. The sun was just starting to rise and the sky was very pretty. Tom loved to fly high in the sky and look down at the thick, fluffy clouds. + +As Tom flew, he saw his friend, a bird named Max. Max came close to the plane and said, "Hi Tom! Can I fly with you?" Tom smiled and said, "Of course, Max! Let's fly together!" + +So, Tom and Max flew high in the sky, above the thick clouds, as the sun continued to rise. They had a fun day, and when it was time to go home, Tom said, "Bye Max! Let's fly together again soon!" Max agreed and they both went back to their homes, happy after their day of flying. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a tiny squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to run, jump, and play with his friends all day long. He also loved to eat nuts, and his favorite nut was a big, round acorn. + +One sunny day, Sam found a magic nut under a tall tree. The magic nut was very special, and it could make things shrink. Sam wanted to show his friends the magic nut, so he picked it up and ran to find them. + +As Sam and his friends played with the magic nut, they saw that the sky was clear and blue. They laughed and had fun as they watched the magic nut make things shrink. They played with the nut all day long, and when the sun went down, they knew it was time to go home. Sam put the magic nut in a safe place, and they all went to sleep, excited for the next day's adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run fast. Every day, he would race with his friends in the park. Tim was always the fastest one, and he was very happy. + +One day, Tim's mom made a cake. She needed sugar to make it sweet. But Tim was running so fast that he did not see the sugar on the table. He bumped into the table, and the sugar fell on the floor. Tim's mom was sad, and the cake was not sweet. + +Tim felt bad and said sorry to his mom. He learned that he should not run fast inside the house. From that day on, Tim only ran fast outside with his friends. He also helped his mom clean up the sugar. The moral of the story is to always be careful and help others when you make a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Sally. She had a pretty ornament that she loved a lot. The ornament was bright and shiny. It was her favorite thing to play with. + +One day, Sally met a sad boy named Tim. He looked at her ornament and said, "Wow, that is pretty. I wish I had one too." Sally thought for a moment and decided to do something nice. She gave her ornament to Tim and said, "Here, you can have it. I want to share it with you." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Sally. You are very kind." They played together with the ornament all day long. Sally was happy because she gained a new friend. Tim was happy too because he now had a beautiful ornament and a kind friend to play with. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big cliff near a small town. On top of the cliff, there was a small house. In the house, there lived a boy named Tim and his dog, Max. They liked to play on the cliff and look at the distant hills. + +One day, while they were playing, Max saw a cat. Max ran after the cat and Tim ran after Max. The cat was fast and Max was fast too. They all ran and ran, but the cat ran too close to the edge of the cliff. + +Tim was scared. He did not want Max to fall off the cliff. So Tim shouted, "Max, stop!" Max heard Tim and stopped just in time. The cat was safe too. They all went back to the small house on the cliff. + +From that day on, Tim and Max were more careful when they played on the cliff. They still liked to look at the distant hills, but they always stayed away from the edge. Tim and Max were happy and safe in their small house on the cliff. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a shy boy named Tim. He loved to dance, but he was too scared to dance in front of others. One day, Tim found a shiny sword under his bed. He did not know where it came from, but he thought it was very cool. + +Tim's mom told him, "There is a big dance party tonight. You should go and show everyone your dance moves." But Tim was still scared. He thought about the sword and had an idea. He took the sword with him to the dance party, hoping it would make him brave. + +At the dance party, Tim held the sword and started to dance. Everyone stopped and watched him. They clapped and cheered for him. Tim felt brave with the sword and danced all night long. The sword helped Tim not be shy anymore, and he became the best dancer in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bird who lived near a pond. The bird was very sad and would cry every day. The other animals who lived near the pond did not like to see the bird cry. + +One day, a wise old frog saw the colorful bird crying. The frog asked the bird, "Why do you cry every day?" The bird said, "I am sad because I don't have any friends." The wise old frog told the bird, "If you want to make friends, you should be kind and help others." + +The colorful bird decided to listen to the wise old frog. The bird started to help the other animals near the pond. The bird helped a little fish find its family. The bird helped a baby duck learn to swim. The bird even helped a turtle flip back over when it was stuck on its back. + +Soon, the colorful bird had many friends. The bird was happy and did not cry anymore. The animals near the pond were happy too, because they had a kind and helpful friend. The moral of the story is: if you want to make friends, be kind and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a big, modern mall. It had many shops with toys, clothes, and food. Every morning, the sun would rise, and the mall would open for all the kids and their families to come and play. + +One day, a little boy named Tim and his mom went to the mall. As the sun rose, they walked inside and saw lots of bright colors and fun things to do. Tim saw a big toy store and said, "Mom, can we go see the toys, please?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course, let's go!" + +They went into the toy store and Tim saw a big, shiny red ball. He asked his mom if he could play with it. She said, "Yes, but be careful." Tim played with the ball, and when he threw it up, it seemed to rise higher and higher. He laughed and clapped his hands. + +As the sun started to set, they left the mall and went back home. Tim was happy and couldn't wait to return to the modern mall again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Tom. Tom liked to stare at the big tree in the yard. He would sit and look at the tree all day. + +One day, Tom saw a bird in the tree. The bird had an opinion about Tom. The bird said, "Tom, you should not stare at the tree all day. You should play and have fun." + +Tom thought about the bird's opinion. He decided to play and have fun. Tom and the bird became good friends. They played and had fun together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a small dog named Spot wanted to play with his ball. But he could not find it. He was sad. His friend, a big cat named Tom, saw him and asked, "Why are you sad, Spot?" + +Spot said, "I lost my ball. Can I borrow your ball for the evening?" Tom said, "Yes, you can play with my ball." + +They played with the ball, but then a spoiled bird named Polly came. Polly wanted the ball too. She tried to take it from Spot and Tom. They did not want to share with her because she was not nice. + +Spot and Tom ran away from Polly to keep the ball. Polly chased them, but she could not catch them. In the end, they all got tired and sat down. + +Spot and Tom decided to share the ball with Polly if she promised to be nice. Polly agreed, and they all played together until the evening. +One day, a little boy named Tim went on an adventurous walk. He took his red wagon with him. He wanted to find a nice place to sit and read his favorite book. + +As he walked, he met a girl named Sue. Sue saw the wagon and said, "Hi Tim! I like your red wagon. What are you doing?" + +Tim smiled and said, "Hi Sue! I am looking for a place to read my book. Do you want to come with me?" + +Sue was happy and said, "Yes! I have a book too. Let's go!" + +They walked and walked until they found a big tree. The tree had lots of shade. Tim and Sue sat down under the tree with their books. They put the red wagon next to them. They read and read, and had a great time on their adventurous day. +Once upon a time, in a big wood, there was a wise old owl. The owl had many friends who would come to ask for help. The wise owl would always remember how to help them. + +One day, a small bird came to the wise owl. The bird had lost its way and could not find its nest. The wise owl remembered where the nest was. He told the small bird to fly up high and look for the big tree with red leaves. + +The small bird thanked the wise owl and flew up high. It saw the big tree with red leaves and found its nest. The small bird was very happy and told all its friends about the wise owl in the wood. Everyone remembered the wise owl and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He brought his cooler filled with yummy snacks. He was very happy to share them with his friends. + +At the park, Tim saw his friend, Sam. Sam was feeling very selfish and did not want to share his toys. "You can't play with my toys," Sam said to Tim. Tim felt sad but decided to show Sam how to share. + +Tim opened his cooler and removed a tasty snack. He gave it to Sam and said, "Here, you can have some of my snack. Sharing is fun!" Sam tried the snack and liked it a lot. + +Sam realized that sharing was nice, and he was not selfish anymore. He let Tim play with his toys, and they had a great time at the park. They both learned that sharing made them happy and made their friends happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, red ball and a yummy ice cream cone. She loved to play outside with her ball and eat her ice cream. + +One day, Lily lost her ball. She looked everywhere for it, but she did not know where it was. She was very sad. Then, she found a shiny key on the ground. She picked it up and wondered what it could open. + +Lily showed the key to her mommy. Her mommy knew just what to do. She took Lily to a special door and used the key to open it. Inside, they found the big, red ball! Lily was so happy, and they celebrated by getting more yummy ice cream. +One day, a big, foolish bird named Bob wanted to find a new home. He saw a small hole in a big rock. "I will enter this hole and make it my home!" said Bob. + +Bob tried to enter the hole, but he was too big. "Oh no!" said Bob. "I cannot enter this small hole. I am too big!" A little, wise ant named Amy saw Bob and laughed. "You are too big for that hole, Bob!" said Amy. + +Bob felt sad, but Amy had an idea. "Follow me, Bob!" said Amy. They walked and walked until they found a big tree with a big hole. Bob could enter this hole. "Thank you, Amy!" said Bob. "Now I have a big home!" And they both lived happily. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park. She saw a big tree with red cherries on it. She wanted to pick some cherries to eat. Amy asked her mom, "Can I pick some cherries, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, but only the fit ones." + +Amy picked the fit cherries and put them in a bowl. She took the bowl to her mom. Her mom wanted to make a cherry drink for Amy. She started to stir the cherries in a big cup with water. Amy watched her mom stir and stir. + +When the cherry drink was ready, Amy took a sip. It was yummy! She smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom!" They enjoyed the cherry drink together under the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to climb trees. One day, Tim saw a big tree in the park. The tree had a funny texture. Tim wanted to climb it. + +Tim started to climb the tree. He went up, up, up. His friend Sam saw him and said, "Tim, be careful! That tree looks bad!" But Tim did not listen. He wanted to reach the top. + +As Tim climbed higher, the tree's bad texture made it hard to hold on. Suddenly, Tim slipped and fell down. He felt bad and cried. Sam came to help him, but it was too late. Tim learned that sometimes, it's better to listen to friends. +One day, a dog named Max saw a leash. Max wanted to play with the leash, but he was too careless. He jumped and ran around the room, making a big mess. + +Max's friend, a cat named Sally, saw Max and said, "Max, you need to be careful!" Max didn't listen and kept playing with the leash. He demanded that Sally play with him too. Sally didn't want to play because she didn't want to make a mess. + +Sally tried to take the leash away from Max, but Max was very fast. Finally, Sally caught the leash and told Max, "We can play, but we must be careful!" Max agreed, and they played together without making a mess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She lived in a small house near a deep lake. Mia loved to play near the lake with her friends. They would throw stones into the water and watch the fish swim. + +One day, Mia found a big bag of rice near her house. She wanted to share the rice with her friends. So, she decided to tie the bag with a rope and carry it to the lake. She pulled and pulled the bag until she reached the lake. + +When Mia got to the lake, her friends were so happy to see the rice. They all sat down and ate the rice together. They laughed and played by the deep lake all day. From that day on, Mia and her friends always shared their food and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a nice goat. The goat lived on a big farm. The goat had many friends, like the cow, the pig, and the chicken. They all played together and had fun. + +One day, the nice goat met a new friend. The new friend was a fox. The fox told the goat, "Trust me, I am a nice friend too." The goat wanted to trust the fox, but the cow, the pig, and the chicken were scared of the fox. + +The goat did not listen to his old friends. He played with the fox. The fox said, "Let's go to the woods and play." The goat trusted the fox and went to the woods. But, the fox was not nice. The fox ate the goat. The goat should have listened to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a popular grocery store. Many people went there to buy food. It was a happy place. One day, a little girl named Emma went to the store with her mom. They wanted to buy food for dinner. + +Inside the store, Emma saw a cute cat. The cat was sleeping near the apples. Emma said, "Mom, look at the cat! It is sleeping." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, the cat is very tired." + +Emma and her mom bought their food and went home. That night, Emma told her dad about the sleeping cat. They all laughed and had a fun dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an octopus named Ollie. Ollie was not happy. He felt uncomfortable in his small home. He wanted to find a new home where he could swim and play with his friends. + +One day, Ollie saw a big rock. He thought it would be a good place to live. He swam to the rock and tried to gain a spot for his new home. He pushed and pulled, but the rock was too heavy. Ollie felt sad. + +Then, Ollie's friends came to help. They all pushed and pulled together. With their help, Ollie gained a new home on the big rock. Ollie felt happy and comfortable in his new home. He thanked his friends and they all played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play dress up. One day, she found a costume in her room. It was a fierce lion costume. It had a big mane and a long tail. Lily put on the costume and started to roar. + +Lily wanted to improve her lion roar. She practiced and practiced. She roared in the morning, she roared in the afternoon, and she roared at night. Her roar got better and better. Soon, her roar was very loud and strong. + +One day, Lily and her friends had a costume party. All the kids wore fun costumes. Lily wore her fierce lion costume and showed everyone her loud roar. Her friends were amazed. They all had a great time at the party, and Lily was happy that she improved her roar. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. It was a normal Wednesday. Lily saw a small bird on the ground. The bird looked hungry. Lily wanted to help the bird. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we feed the bird?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can give the bird some bread." So, Lily and her mom gave the bird some bread. The bird ate the bread and looked happy. + +After feeding the bird, Lily felt good. She learned that it is important to help others when they need it. The bird flew away, and Lily knew she had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big tray of toys that he loved to play with. He liked his toys so much that he did not want to share them with anyone. Tim was very selfish. + +One day, a new girl named Sue came to play with Tim. Sue saw the tray of toys and asked, "Can I play with your toys too?" Tim said, "No! These are my toys. You cannot play with them." Sue was sad because she wanted to play with the toys too. + +Tim's mom saw what happened and told Tim, "If you share your toys, you will gain a new friend." Tim thought about it and decided to share his toys with Sue. They played together and had lots of fun. Tim was no longer selfish, and he gained a new friend in Sue. +Once upon a time, there was a big tiger. The tiger was a little crazy. He liked to jump and run all day. He lived in a big forest with many trees. + +One day, the crazy tiger met a little girl. The little girl was not scared of the tiger. She asked the tiger to play with her. They played hide and seek in the forest. The tiger was very fast, but the little girl was very smart. + +When they were tired, the little girl told the tiger to kneel. The tiger did as she said. They sat down on the ground and talked. They became best friends and played together every day. The crazy tiger was happy to have a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty boat. The boat was big and strong. It could go very fast on the water. Many people liked the boat. + +One day, a bad man wanted to spoil the boat. He thought it was too mighty. So, he put a big hole in the boat when no one was looking. + +The next day, the boat went on the water. But the boat started to sink because of the hole. People were sad and scared. The bad man spoiled the mighty boat, and now it was gone. The people could not play on the boat anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle. The beetle was very careful when he walked. He did not want to fall or get lost. + +One day, the beetle saw a big light. It was so bright, he had to blink his eyes. He blinked one, two, three times. The light was still there. + +The careful beetle walked towards the light. He blinked more and more as he got closer. When he reached the light, he found a beautiful flower. The beetle was happy and lived by the flower forever. +Once upon a time, in a big town, there was a popular place called University. Many big people went there to learn and play. One day, a little girl named Lily visited the University with her mom. + +While they walked, Lily saw a sad dog. The dog was suffering because it was lost. Lily wanted to help the dog, so she asked her mom, "Can we help the dog, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, let's find its family." They walked around the University asking people, "Is this your dog?" But no one knew the dog. + +Finally, they found a boy who said, "That's my dog, thank you!" The dog was happy to see the boy. Lily felt happy too because she helped the dog stop suffering. The boy, the dog, and Lily became good friends and played together at the University. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lucy. She loved to watch films with her family. Her favorite film was about a kind and helpful girl who made friends with everyone. + +One day, Lucy saw a new kid at school. He looked sad and alone. Lucy wanted to make him feel happy like the girl in her film. She went to him and said, "Hi! My name is Lucy. Do you want to play with me?" The new kid smiled and they played together all day. + +After school, Lucy told her mom about the new kid. Her mom was proud of her. Lucy realized that being kind and helpful like the girl in her favorite film made her happy too. And from that day on, Lucy always tried to be a good friend to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved rockets. He had a big rocket toy in his room. One day, Tim met a new friend, Sam. Sam did not know about rockets. Tim thought Sam was ignorant, but he wanted to teach him. + +Tim said, "Sam, do you want to play with my rocket?" Sam smiled and said, "Yes, I want to learn!" So, Tim and Sam went to Tim's room. They played with the rocket toy. Tim showed Sam how to make the rocket fly high in the sky. + +Sam was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Tim, for teaching me about rockets. I am not ignorant anymore." Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sam. I am glad we are friends." They played with the rocket toy all day and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, in a large house, there lived a little boy named Tim. He had a big dog named Spot. Tim and Spot were best friends. They liked to play and run in the big yard. + +One day, Tim saw a start on the ground. It was a race start. Tim wanted to race with Spot. He said, "Let's race, Spot!" Spot wagged his tail and barked. They were ready to start the race. + +Tim and Spot stood at the start. They ran as fast as they could. Tim pointed to the finish line. Spot saw it and ran faster. They both reached the end at the same time. They were both very happy. They hugged and played some more. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a wide slide and wanted to play on it. Tim asked his mom, "Can I go on the slide?" His mom said, "Yes, but be careful!" + +Tim climbed to the top of the slide and slid down fast. He had so much fun! He went up and down the slide many times. After a while, a girl named Sue came to the park. She wanted to play too. + +Sue and Tim took turns sliding down the wide slide. They laughed and had a great time. Then, Tim's mom came over with a surprise. She had a prize for both of them - a big, red ball! Tim and Sue were so happy. They played with the ball and continued to have fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a fun race. All the animals wanted to see who would be the fastest. The turtle was persistent and wanted to try his best. He said to the other animals, "I can win this race!" + +The rabbit was very sure he could win the race. He hopped and hopped as fast as he could. The other animals laughed and shouted, "The rabbit will never win!" + +But the turtle was very determined. He chewed on some leaves and kept on walking. Even though the rabbit was hopping fast, the turtle was catching up. The turtle was winning the race! + +The other animals all cheered. They were so happy and proud of the turtle. He had shown that being persistent pays off! The turtle had won the race. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant girl. She was always looking for something special. One day, she found a big treasure. It was hidden deep in the forest. + +The girl was so excited. She wanted to fix it so she could share it with her family. But she didn't know how. + +Then, a magical fairy appeared. The fairy said, "I can help you fix your treasure". The girl was so happy. + +The fairy used her magic wand and made the treasure all sparkly and new. It was even more brilliant than before. + +The girl was thrilled. She thanked the fairy for her help and went off to share her treasure with her family. + +They were amazed by its beauty. They admired the girl for fixing her treasure. + +The girl smiled and knew that it was a day that she would always remember. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to act. Every day she would put on a brave face and pretend to be a princess or a pirate. She was so creative! + +One day, her parents took her to the grocery store where she saw something amazing - a big pile of sugar. She smiled and asked if she could have some. Her parents said yes, so she took a little bit back home with her. + +When she got home, the little girl quickly put on her make-believe dress and began to act like a princess - with the sugar! She used it as pretend jewels, sprinkling it around the house so that it looked extra special. + +The little girl played all around the house with her creative imaginations. She pretended the sugar was a treasure and even used it as a crown on her head. When it was time to clean up, the little girl made sure everyone got to take home a bit of the sweet treat so that she could continue pretending with it another day. + +The little girl was so happy with her magical day! +Once upon a time there was a nice dog named Spot. Spot lived with a family who loved him very much. One day, Spot wasn't feeling very well. So his family took him to a veterinarian. + +At the vet's office, the veterinarian asked Spot some questions to figure out what was wrong. The vet then gave Spot a big hug and said, "I can help you feel better. Please come and see me again soon!" + +Spot felt better after the visit. The vet smiled and said, "I'm so glad you're feeling better. Please come back if Spot isn't feeling well anytime soon." + +Spot's family was very happy and they thanked the veterinarian. They promised they would bring Spot back if he didn't feel better. + +Spot and his family went home happily. Spot was very sleepy so he decided to take a nice, long nap. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Lisa. She was three years old and she lived with her mom and dad. Lisa loved to play outside. + +Every day the family would go for a walk. One day, when they were walking, Lisa and her family saw a kind of mask in the sky. It was black and it was very strange. + +The family decided to prepare for the mask. Her mom and dad put buckets of water on the ground and they filled them up. Then they asked Lisa to help move the buckets. + +Once everything was ready, Lisa's mom and dad put the black mask on Lisa's face. Lisa was so happy to have a mask like the one in the sky! Then the family started their walk again. + +Lisa felt like she had a superpower and she couldn't help but smile. Everywhere she looked, Lisa felt like a superhero. + +The End. +Carlos was loading boxes onto the truck. He wanted to move to a new house. He knew that he would miss his old house, but he was excited to start a new adventure. + +He was putting the last box onto the truck when he heard a meow. He looked around and saw an orange kitten. The kitten was walking around, mewling. Carlos smiled and picked up the kitten. + +He placed the kitten inside a box. He gave the box some air holes, so the kitten could breathe. Then, he loaded the box onto the truck. + +Carlos was excited to have a new pet. He named the orange kitten Lucky. He knew the kitten would be a great companion on his journey. He couldn't wait to get to his new home and take care of Lucky! +Once upon a time, there was a small dog. He was very happy and playful. Every day he ran in circles around the park and barked at all the other animals. + +One day, while he was playing near the pond, he stepped on something. It was an interesting shell! The dog wanted to keep it, so he put it in his pocket and went on his way. + +When his owner saw the shell, he became angry. He shouted at the dog and warned him not to pick things up from the ground. He said that the next time, he would have to wear a special collar so he would heel. + +The dog was sad but he knew that his owner was giving him an important warning. So from then on the dog kept close to his owner, and he was careful not to pick up any more shells. He learned his lesson and was a lot more careful when he was playing in the park. +Once there was a peanut. He was all alone, so he was very confused. He looked around and wondered what to do. + +Suddenly he heard a voice calling his name. It was a squirrel! The squirrel told the peanut that he wanted to be his friend. So the peanut said yes. + +The squirrel took the peanut back to his tree and introduced him to all of his other squirrel friends. They all played together and had so much fun. + +The peanut was happy. He looked around and realized he wasn't so confused anymore. He had a new family and lots of new friends. From then on, he was known as Peanut the Confused. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy was 3 years old and very happy. She had nice and beautiful toys to play with. One day, Daisy's mum said "It's time for breakfast! Would you like some toast?" + +Daisy was so excited! She jumped out of bed and ran to the kitchen. Her mum had made a beautiful toast with honey on it. Daisy loved honey. She grabbed the toast and began to eat it. + +As she was eating, Daisy's mum gave her a big kiss on her forehead. Daisy's mum said "I love you, Daisy! Have a lovely day". Daisy felt so special and happy. + +When Daisy finished the toast, she gave her mum the biggest kiss. She said "Thank you mummy for my beautiful toast!" Daisy was so happy to have a nice breakfast with her mum. +One day, there was a little girl who was very sad. She was sitting in her backyard, all alone. + +Suddenly, she saw the swing in the corner and she decided to go for a swing. She put on a sock and started pushing the swing. + +Every time she pushed higher and higher, she felt a little bit better. She smiled and laughed as she enjoyed the cool breeze of the wind. + +The little girl swung for a very long time until she heard her mother calling her. She stopped swinging and started running towards her house feeling happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was scared of the dark. He always wanted to go to bed, but was scared to go by himself. His dad thought of a way to help him. He went to get a big towel. Dad said it was a magic towel and it would keep the dark away. + +The little boy wasn't sure if it would work, but he was willing to try. He grabbed the towel and put it above his bed. When the night came, Dad told the little boy to close his eyes and pretend the towel was a blanket. The little boy was surprised, but he did what his dad said. + +Miraculously, it worked! The little boy waved his hands through the air and the towel kept the dark away. He was no longer scared. He went to bed, happy and safe, with the magic towel watching over him. + +The towel was a reminder that Dad was always there, even in the darkness. He knew the little boy was cared for, and had nothing to be scared of. +John and Sally were best friends who enjoyed playing together. Every day they would climb the highest tree in the park and watch the parrots that lived in the branches. One day, John and Sally were watching the parrots when one of them flew away. Suddenly an idea came to their minds. They decided to unite and find the parrot. + +John and Sally worked together and searched everywhere, high and low. All of a sudden Sally spotted the parrot in a bush. John, who was dependable, held out his arm and the parrot happily flew onto it. Then, as if it knew exactly what needed to be done, the parrot flew back up to the tree and joined the other birds. + +John and Sally were so proud of their accomplishment. The parrot was happy and safe, andJohn and Sally were happy to have been able to reunite the parrot with its family. From that day forward, they were even more devoted to their friendship and enjoyed watching the parrot family each day as they united in the tree. +It was a slow day outside. The sun was shining and not a cloud in the sky. Suddenly, it began to rain. A lady with a mask put up her umbrella and started to walk slowly. Everyone else around her also put on their masks and opened their umbrellas. It was a strange way to stay dry, but it worked. The rain continued to fall slowly all day. Everyone was happy to have the rain because it cooled off the hot day. Everyone laughed and smiled, feeling the cool rain on their faces. When the rain finally stopped, everyone thanked the sky for the refreshment. Everyone put away their spooky masks, and the sun came out again, replacing the rain. Everyone was happy! What a wonderful day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Hannah. She had a loyal friend - a waffle. Every day she would rub the waffle and it would make her very happy. It was like a magical waffle! + +One day it was very windy outside and Hannah's waffle flew away! She chased it, but it was too fast. It was blowing in the wind. + +But then something wonderful happened! It flew over to a nice friendly cow. The cow brushed the waffle on its face and the waffle was clean like new again. + +Hannah was so happy! She ran over to the cow and rubbed her face with love and gratitude. They became friends and the waffle went back to living with Hannah. She knew she had a loyal friend forever! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who felt miserable. He had no money to buy anything he wanted. He felt very sad, but he knew he had to try and find some way to get money. + +One day he went out to the big well in the town, and he started to look around it. He found a big bag full of coins! He took it, and even though he still felt a little bit bad, he was really happy now. + +He went to the market to buy some food. He had enough money to buy apples, oranges, bread and milk. He had enough food for a whole week, and he felt much happier now. + +He also bought a toy car and some other toys too. He had a lot of fun playing with his new toys. + +Now, he was no longer miserable, and he was very happy! He thanked the well for all the nice presents it gave him. He was forever grateful and happy! +Once there was a gifted man. He worked hard every day. One night he was working late in his office. He had a lamp on his desk that shone very brightly. It helped him to see better. + +The next day he went shopping. He saw the same lamp in the store. He was so happy to find the same lamp again, but he didn't want to buy it. He thanked the shopkeeper and went home. + +When he arrived at his office, he was surprised. The lamp was still on his desk! He looked around, but he couldn't find who had put it there. + +The man was so thankful for the lamp. He was sure it was a gift from someone who knew he appreciated it. From that day on, he worked much more efficiently and happily, thanks to the gifted lamp! +Once there was a bald man. His name was Joe and everyday he wore the same clothes. Joe was sad because he wanted to change. + +One day, he went to the store and bought new clothes. They were colourful and he felt very happy. He put them on and he felt like a completely new person. + +Joe decided to go for a walk. As he walked, he saw another bald man. The man was wearing the same clothes that Joe used to wear. The man was so sad. Joe took off his new clothes and gave them to the sad bald man. The man was so happy and thanked Joe. + +The bald man changed into Joe's clothes and Joe changed into the new clothes. Joe was so happy and the other man was so happy too. They were both very pleased that they changed! +Once upon a time, there was a little kitty called Tony. Tony was a brave cat that didn't like to be told what to do. One day, Tony's owner tried to make Tony brush his paw. But Tony didn't want to and he didn't want to do what his owner said! + +So, Tony resisted and he shook his paw to try to make his owner stop. Tony's owner didn't like this and he shouted at Tony. So Tony resisted even more and jumped up and down on the floor. His owner yelled and Tony ran away! + +Tony ran out of the house and looked for a new place to live. He found a small old house and it had a cheap price. But Tony didn't like the look of it. So he resisted moving in. He ran away and looked for a better house. + +Finally, he found a nice big house with a big garden. Tony loved it so much! He moved in and it was the perfect place for him. Tony's owner was never able to make Tony brush his paw again. Tony was the brave kitty who resisted! +Once there was a big bull. He was so big and so strong! He was also very colorful. He was brown, red, yellow and blue. He had never belonged anywhere, but he was always so happy and he looked for a place to call his own. + +One day, the bull saw a big farm. There were cows, horses, and chickens that he hadn't seen before. He was awed. He walked closer to the farm and he saw a field with a bright yellow sunflower. It belonged to the farm and it was very beautiful. + +The bull felt something in his heart. He decided this was his place to belong. He went to the farmer and asked if he could stay and take care of the animals. The farmer said yes and the bull was so happy. + +From then on, he belonged at the farm. He looked after the animals and he was always so proud of the colorful sunflower that he found. He was part of the farm and he was also part of a family. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe who had a very special sight. With his sight, he could see things that nobody else could, like animals that were far away. + +One day, Joe decided to take a walk in the icy woods. He saw squirrels, rabbits, and lots of trees, but he also saw something else: a big, kind-looking bear. The bear saw Joe, and it came very close to him. Joe was scared, but he wasn't too scared - he knew the bear belonged there, and he felt like the bear was trying to tell him something. + +Joe looked into the bear's eyes and suddenly he understood: the bear was asking him to join it. Joe smiled and nodded his head. He went with the bear and they ran, jumped and played in the big and icy woods. + +Joe enjoyed his time with the bear very much. Wherever he went, he now felt like he belonged. He was happy he had such a special sight! +One day, Grandma wanted to surprise her grandkids with something special. She went to the store to get some dessert. She bought an old dessert that she thought would restore the kids’ energy. +When she got back home, the kids were so excited when they saw what she had bought. They couldn’t believe their luck. They ate the dessert and it was very yummy. +After they finished, they all felt much better. They had their energy restored thanks to Grandma’s old dessert. The kids couldn’t wait to thank Grandma for being so thoughtful. +Once there was a tall giraffe named Freddie. He lived in the jungle and sometimes went on fun adventures. + +One day, Freddie went on a walk and he saw an avocado tree. He was very excited and started to climb, but because he was so tall the branches couldn't hold him. He was sad and wished that he could have some yummy avocado. + +The next day, Freddie decided to take a different path. He saw a monkey eating an avocado from a tree and he asked if he could have a bite. The monkey said "yes" and Freddie was so happy he could eat the delicious avocado. + +But then the monkey started to climb away and Freddie wanted to say thank you. He yelled but the monkey was too far away. Freddie missed the monkey and wished he could say thank you. +Johnny was a three year old. Today he was so excited because he had a special present for his mom. He had a new red apron. Johnny couldn't wait to give it to her. + +He put on his shoes and jogged outside. He jogged up the stairs and burst into the kitchen where his mom was. He held out the red apron with a big smile on his face. + +His mom was so surprised and thanked Johnny for the apron. She put it on and they both danced around the kitchen. + +Johnny was so happy that he gave his mom a present. They hugged and thanked each other and then jogged outside to play together. +Once there was a jet. The jet was shiny and new and flew through the sky. It was exciting! Suddenly, one day a very special flower started to bloom. It was a bright and colourful flower that was different than any other. It was beautiful! Everyone was amazed by the bloom and the jet flew around to show it to the world. + +However, some of the days were boring. The jet would just sit in the sky doing nothing. But then the special flower bloomed again! It lit up the sky and everyone cheered. The jet flew up in the sky to take a closer look. + +The bloom made the sky so beautiful and everyone was so happy to see it. The jet smiled as it flew around and around the bloom. It was the most special thing in the sky! +Once upon a time, there was a village. It was made up of happy people. + +One day, a new boy joined the village. Everyone stared at the boy. He felt very embarrassed. He felt out of place and alone. + +The little boy went to the playground. He sat on the swing and stared at the sky. He was lonely, so he started to cry a little bit. + +Just then, another boy walked over to him. He asked, “What’s wrong?†The little boy told the new boy how embarrassed he was and how he felt alone. + +The other boy smiled. He said, “You don’t have to feel alone. You can play with me. I’m part of this village too!†+ +The two boys smiled at each other and then played together. The little boy was no longer embarrassed and he was very happy! +Once there were two birds, one was elderly and the other was very young. The young bird was always curious and liked to ask lots of questions. One day the young bird asked the elderly bird why they had different coloured feathers. The elderly bird replied “We have separate feathers because we are two different birds. We each have our own special feathersâ€. The young bird looked at it curiously, “How special are our feathers?†it asked. The elderly bird shook its head and replied “Our feathers are very special. They show everyone that we are who we are. They separate us.†The young bird nodded thoughtfully. It understood now, and is still proud of its own feathers today. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sussie. She was three years old and very curious. + +One day, Sussie was playing and found a coin in the sand. She picked it up, and it looked shiny and special. + +She didn't know what to do with the coin, so she took it to her mommy. Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a sweet coin. Let's read a story." + +Sussie was so excited, she grabbed the coin and ran to her bedroom. She found her favorite book and jumped into bed. + +Mommy sat next to her, and they read the story together. Sussie kept the coin close by so she could look at it in between pages. + +When they finished the story, Sussie held the coin up and said, "This is a sweet coin. I'm going to keep it always!" +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Wednesday. She was big, strong and very brave! Every day she liked to go exploring. + +One day, Wednesday was walking along when she heard a loud meow sound. She stopped and looked around and saw a little kitty stuck in a tree. The kitty was scared and didn't know what to do. Wednesday had to rescue him! + +She grabbed a nearby stick and used it to climb up to the kitty. Once she was close enough, she scooped the kitty into her arms. Wednesday was so happy she rescued the kitty! + +She carried the kitty back home, tucked him carefully into a warm blanket and gave him some yummy treats. The kitty was so thankful to Wednesday for rescuing him! +Mama and Dad had a wild idea. They decided to take Toby on an adventure! Toby loved adventures and so he was very excited. Mama and Dad put on their coats and grabbed bags full of fun. + +Toby stepped outside for the first time. The cold air felt so strange and the sky was a deep blue. Toby and his parents stepped into the nearby forest. The leaves on the trees were rustling in the wind and the birds were singing. + +Toby saw a creek in the forest and he wanted to explore it. He stepped into the shallow water and the cold splashed against his feet. With every step he took, he felt something squish between his toes. + +They played in the creek until it got dark. Toby was tired and his feet were cold. But he had so much fun! He and his family stepped out of the wild forest and made their way home. Toby's lips were spread into a smile and he couldn't wait to tell his friends all about his adventure! +Once there was a young girl, she was so admiring of the world around her. Everywhere she went she could feel the deliciousness of youth, even when it was hard. Her friends were so fun and she loved to laugh with them. + +One day she was playing with her friends in a field when she suddenly noticed a beautiful flower. She bent down and admired it so deeply, it was such a special sight. She plucked the flower and admired it in her hand. + +The young girl felt even more admiration inside her heart. She ran all around, inspired by the beauty of the world around her. Everywhere she went, she was filled with delicious, youthful admiration. +Once upon a time, there was a perfect museum. It had lots of special things inside it and everyone was always very excited when they visited the museum. + +One day, two little children were visiting the museum. They were so excited they couldn't stop talking and giggling. Suddenly, they noticed a big old door at the back of the museum. Together they whispered "What could be behind that door?" + +The children couldn't wait to find out, so they opened the door. To their thrill, they found a secret garden behind the door! Everything in the garden was so beautiful. The flowers and the trees were perfect! + +The children loved exploring the garden and soon they had made lots of new friends. They would whisper secrets to each other and play all day. + +The garden soon became the children's special secret place. Whenever the children visited the museum, they would always go to the secret garden first thing, to spend time with all their new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a lion. He lived in a big and lonely forest. One day, he saw a polite boy walking in his forest. The lion was curious, so he asked the boy why he was there. + +The boy said he was looking for a place to rest. The lion didn't want to be mean to the polite boy, so he offered to let him stay in the forest. The boy was thankful and accepted the offer. + +The lion thought this was a good chance to show the boy how brave he was. He suggested the boy play a game. The goal of the game was to see who could stay still the longest. If the boy stayed still the longest, he would win. + +The lion and the boy both sat still and waited. After what felt like hours, the boy started to shake and he knew he couldn't stay still for much longer. He decided to surrender and said, "I give up." + +The lion smiled and said, "You are very brave, polite boy. You can stay in my forest as long as you like." The boy was happy to have such an amazing friend and lived in the forest with the lion for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn pupil. The pupil had lots of questions and wanted to know everything. Every day, the pupil would ask their teacher questions. + +The teacher was getting tired of all the questions. She tried to answer them all, but the pupil was so stubborn that they kept asking more and more questions. The teacher decided to be patient and see if the pupil would eventually stop asking questions. + +Finally, after many questions, the pupil stopped asking questions. The teacher was pleased and the pupil felt satisfied knowing they had asked all the questions they wanted. + +The pupil had learned a lot and was happy. From then on, they never questioned so much and were much more patient when they were learning. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. His name was Dave. He was very hungry. He hopped around looking for hay to eat. + +Suddenly he spotted some hay in the corner of the field. He was so happy. He hopped over and started to munch on the hay. + +But then he heard something. He stopped and looked around. There was a little girl nearby. She had a basket of hay for her pet bunny. She smiled at him and introduced herself. + +Dave was so happy to meet the girl. He gave her a little hop and she laughed. She gave him some of the hay from her basket and Dave ate it right up. + +Next time the girl came to the field, Dave was there waiting for her. He was very excited to have a new friend. They soon became best friends, and Dave was no longer so hungry. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old. One day Lily's mom took her to the theater. When Lily got there she felt a bit scared. She didn't know anyone and all the people seemed so big! + +Her mom noticed and gave her a big hug. She comforted Lily by saying, "Don't worry, this theater is a fit place for you. You can watch the show with me and we can have lots of fun!" + +Lily smiled and her mom's comforting words made her feel better. Together they watched the show. When Lily saw the actors singing and dancing, she was so excited. She started singing and clapping along! + +The theater was the perfect place for Lily. After the show was over, she was so happy. She thanked her mom for taking her and giving her such a special day. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She was very smart and liked to help other people. + +One day, Jane was asked to solve a big problem. She didn't know what to do. Jane was scared, but she was also brave. She took a deep breath and thought about it. + +She realized the problem had to do with noses. She figured out a way to make things better for everyone. Jane was so grateful for the help she got from her friends. + +The next day, Jane was so proud of herself. She'd solved the problem! Everyone was so happy that Jane had been able to help. + +Jane was so grateful for the help she'd received that day. She knew that with a little bit of help, she could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to march. Everywhere she went, her feet would take her. Today, she decided to march to the grocery store. She was so excited! + +When she got to the grocery store, she saw all kinds of new things. The shelves were packed with food and the smell was nice. Everything looked so normal, just like she expected. + +The little girl had so much fun, sampling all the different foods that were on display. She tried apples, cheese, and even the funny looking vegetables. She was having a blast! + +Finally, she decided it was time to head home. With her arms full of groceries, she marched back home to show her parents all of the fun things she bought. They were so proud of her, and she was so proud of herself. + +And that is how the little girl had a normal march to the grocery store, and made her parents proud in the process. The end. +Once upon a time there was a cool pumpkin. It was a very special pumpkin. Every morning it would bow to the sun to greet the day. + +One day the pumpkin had an amazing idea. She would pick herself, take herself to the market and try to find some friends. + +At the market the cool pumpkin saw many other pumpkins and vegetables. She was so excited she almost couldn't believe it. She bowed to each of the pumpkins that she met. + +Soon the cool pumpkin found some new friends. They all introduced themselves and agreed to be friends forever. They would love to all go for a walk together. + +The cool pumpkin was so happy. She had made lots of friends and her day had been so much fun. They said goodbye and waved as the pumpkin headed home. +Once upon a time, there was a blue comet sailing across the sky. It was so pretty! One day, a little boy wanted to catch the comet. He ran outside, pointed his hands in the air and jumped as high as he could. But he just wasn't high enough. He tried and tried but he couldn't catch the comet. Then, he thought of an idea. He would bring a net outside and put it in the sky to catch the comet. He did just that and soon he found the comet in the net! He was so happy he had caught the comet. The boy was so proud of his special comet. He kept it in his room and watched it twinkle each night. The blue comet will always remind the boy of his amazing adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jan. Jan liked to explore and discover new things. One day, Jan went for a walk. As she walked, she saw an interesting texture. Jan touched the texture and liked how it felt. She decided to explore more of the texture. + +Jan decided to rub the texture between her fingers. It felt smooth. She decided to rub her fingers over the texture some more. She noticed that the texture became soft and smooth. Jan decided to try something else. She put her hand on the texture and the texture changed each time she moved her hand. It felt interesting for Jan to explore the texture. + +As Jan moved her hand around on the texture, she started to smile. She decided to go home. Jan was so happy with what she had found. She was excited to tell her mom about the interesting texture. She knew that she would come back to explore the texture again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maya. Maya was playing with her toys when she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend, Jane. Jane had come over with a big smile. "Come in!" said Maya. + +Jane came in and was happy to see all of Maya's toys. Maya showed Jane her favorite doll. Then, Jane said "Let's play!" Maya liked this idea. + +Maya said "Let's have a party!" Maya wanted to invite her friends, so she ran to get a pen and some paper. She wrote down their names and she put it in her pocket. + +When it was time for the party, Maya was so excited. She had forks on the table and balloons in the corner of the room. When it was time to eat, Jane asked "Can I have a fork?" Maya said "Yes, of course!" But then a rude boy said "No, that one's mine!" + +Maya was surprised by the rude boy. She knew that it was not nice to say those words. So she politely said "That's okay, you can have a different fork". + +Jane and Maya had a great time at the party. They laughed and ate and had so much fun. They did lots of silly games until it was time to go home. Maya had learned a very important lesson - be kind and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl who lived in a nice house. The house had a large gate at the front and the garden was full of delicious flowers. + +One evening, the girl and her parents went to a party at a friend's house. They couldn't get through the gate though, because it was broken. + +The little girl had a bright idea. She told her dad to take a big hammer and some nails to the party. With the help of the party guests, they worked together to restore the broken gate. + +When they were finished, the girl had a delicious surprise waiting for her. Everyone had put together a delicious cake, just for her. It tasted so good that the little girl couldn't help but dance around the garden in delight. + +The gate was restored and everyone was happy. The little girl went back to her house with her parents, feeling warm and content. +Once there was a boy who had an older brother. They both tried to play together but the little boy always got frustrated. His brother was bigger and kept playing games that the little boy couldn't quite understand. This made the little boy feel miserable. + +One day the little boy decided he would try something different. He made a big pile of construction blocks and asked his brother to build something together. His brother agreed and they worked together, making shapes and different structures. + +The little boy soon found out that his brother was a very good builder. Together they made the most amazing creations – a massive castle and a colorful car! + +The little boy was so happy that he and his brother were able to create something together, he was no longer miserable. With a happy smile on his face, the little boy looked up at his brother and said, “Thanks for trying with me!†+George was playing outside with his friends when he found a fat flag. He wanted to keep it and have it as a special toy. He wiped the dust off of it and proudly showed it to all his friends. They all wanted to play with it and take turns waving it around. + +George decided that he would make the flag his special toy, so he put it on a stick and brought it with him everywhere. Whenever George went outside, he proudly held the flag up and waved it all around. He even took it to school, where he and the other kids played all sorts of games with the flag, waving it as high as they could. + +One day, it started to rain and George had to wipe the flag off so it would not get wet. He dried it with a towel and then carefully folded it up to keep it safe. From then on, whenever it rained, he put the flag away and kept it safe. + +George still has his fat flag to this day and it still brings him joy. He says it reminds him of the games he used to play with his friends back when he was just 3 years old. +Once upon a time there was a kind family who lived in a house with a fireplace. The family included a mum, a dad, and a little boy named Sam. + +One day, Sam was playing with his toys in front of the fireplace and he accidentally knocked over something. He felt scared and he was not sure what to do. He asked his mum for help. + +Mum said Sam should always be honest when something bad happens. So Sam took a deep breath, and he told his mum the truth about what he had done. + +Mum was so proud of Sam for being honest. She gave him a hug and said everything was okay. + +Then they cleaned up the mess and played with Sam's toys again. From that day on, Sam always remembered to be honest because he knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to play all day! + +One day, Jane was hungry and asked for a snack. Her mom gave her a napkin with some sandwiches on it. Jane was so excited to eat them, but she was too impatient. Instead of waiting, she decided to lie down on the floor and eat the sandwiches there. + +But as soon as she did, the sandwiches fell off the napkin. Jane was sad and felt so foolish, but mama was there to cheer her up. She kissed Jane on the cheek and gave her another napkin with new sandwiches. + +After that, Jane ate her snack properly and learned an important lesson: don't be foolish and lie down when you're eating. +John and his mommy decided to go on an adventure. They traveled through the woods, looking for something special. Suddenly, John saw something big and unusual. It was a lion! John was so excited and couldn't stop smiling. He wanted to get closer to it. + +But mommy said no and held his hand tight. She told him lions weren't friends and weren't safe. John and his mommy kept on traveling until they got to the lion. They stopped to look at the lion and John saw it up close. It was so big and majestic. + +John and his mommy took some pictures of the lion and then it was time to go home. It was an amazing and unusual adventure. John and his mommy were so happy they got to see the lion! +Once there was a little boy called Adam. He was three years old and was very adventurous. One day, Adam's family decided to go on a camping trip by a river. When they arrived, Adam couldn't believe how beautiful it was. He was so excited! + +Adam and his family began to unpack the camping gear. Adam liked to help so he chose to unpack the little tent. As he was doing that, he heard a noise coming from the river. He got scared and quickly ran to his mummy. She reassured him that it was only a fish in the river and nothing to be scared of. + +Once everything had been unpacked, the family enjoyed a lovely evening by the river. They had a campfire and made some marshmallows. Adam felt calm and happy by the river. He decided this was his favorite kind of adventure. +Once upon a time there was a package, and it was very expensive. It was so expensive that mom and dad said the package was special, and they gave it to their three year old daughter. + +The three year old was excited when she saw the package. She wanted to open it, but mom and dad said not yet. So the three year old waited and waited. + +Finally, the special day came. The three year old opened the package and was so happy to see what was inside. Inside the package was a amazing, big, beautiful toy. + +The three year old smiled and hugged the toy. She thanked her mom and dad for the gift, and she was very happy. + +The end! +One day, Mummy was in the garden singing when she heard a loud noise coming from next door. She went to have a look, and saw that there was a big party. It was coming from her neighbor's house. + +Mummy walked over to the party and knocked on the door. The neighbor opened the door and smiled. She said, "Would you like to come in?" Mummy was very happy and said, "Yes please!" + +The neighbor invited Mummy to join in the noisy party. There were lots of people there and everyone was having fun. Mummy danced and clapped and joined in the singing. She had a wonderful time. + +Eventually, the party was over and Mummy said goodbye to her neighbor. They were both very happy. Mummy thanked her neighbor for the lovely invite and went home with a big smile on her face. +A little girl was playing in a park. She was feeling very stubborn and wanted to go on a search. She asked her parents and they said yes, so she started to search. She looked around all the trees but didn’t get lucky. She was so stubborn that she went through every single tree but couldn’t find anything. + +So she decided to look near the swing. She searched around the swing and she got very lucky. She found something special! She found an old red toy car! She was very happy and started to play with the car. Her parents were happy because they were so proud of her search. + +She kept the car and was very stubborn with it. She played with it every day, and she just wouldn’t let it go. She loved her old red toy car and would always bring it with her wherever she went. +Once there was a big parade. All the people marched in the parade from the park to the theater. Everyone was so happy to be marching together. + +As they got closer to the theater, they noticed a sign on the theater door. It said that the theater was reliable, so everyone felt safe and excited to go inside. + +When they were inside the theater, everyone looked around. They were in awe of the seats, the stage, and the decorations. Everyone wanted to stay forever and watch a show. + +But soon it was time to go. Everyone hugged each other goodbye and they marched back to the park. Even though they were sad to be leaving, they were happy they spent the day together. +Once upon a time there was a poor cow. The cow wanted to print something, but she had no printing press. So she had to find another way. + +She decided to see if the farmer could help her. She walked up to the farmhouse and asked the farmer for help. + +The farmer said she could use the wreck across the field. She smiled and thanked the farmer for his help. + +She quickly ran over to the wreck. It was an old car, but it had a printer inside. She was so excited! She printed her paper, then headed back to the farmhouse to thank the farmer one more time. + +The farmer was very happy that the cow had been able to print her paper. The cow's day was complete and she ran off happily to share the good news with her friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mabel. She was 3 years old and very curious! + +One day Mabel's dad took her to the park. She was so excited and quickly started running around. She saw a big helicopter in the sky and wanted to go on it. + +But her dad said it was too expensive and too selfish to ride it! He said instead they should play in the park. + +So they had a great time in the park. Mabel ran around, climbed up the slide and had lots of fun! Her dad was happy that she was so active. + +When it was time to leave Mabel was getting tired but happy that she had such a wonderful day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monster. He lived in a cave next to a big fire. He liked to play with the fire, but sometimes it would get too hot. + +So the monster wanted to find someone to help him. He looked all around for someone who could help him protect the fire. Then he saw a little girl. + +The monster asked the little girl to help him. He said, "Please help me protect the fire." The little girl said yes, and she started to help the monster. + +The monster and the little girl worked together every day. They put rocks around the fire to protect it from getting too hot. They also put water on the fire if it got too hot. + +The monster was very happy to have the little girl's help. He thanked her every day for protecting the fire. They became good friends and the fire was never too hot again. +Once upon a time there was a purple road. The road looked like a ribbon as it weaved through the countryside. Along the road, a small boy named Jack wanted to explore and have some fun. He started walking along the road looking for adventure. + +Suddenly, he came to a bright yellow gate. He could see beyond it, but it was locked. Jack wondered what was so special on the other side that it was locked up so tightly. He tried to open the gate but it was no use. + +Jack became curious and found a big rock. He used the rock to find a crack in the wall and he squeezed through it. On the other side, he could see an old house with a garden. He ran around exploring and picking flowers. Jack also picked some yellow apples from the tree and ate them. + +He had a wonderful day exploring the new world beyond the locked gate. When it was time to come back, Jack said goodbye to the garden. He thanked the gate for keeping him safe and promised to come back another day. Then, he ran back along the purple road, just as the sun was setting in the sky. +Once upon a time there was a furry puppy. He was brown and had soft leather items that he carried around. He was very happy and loved to go for walks. + +One day, the puppy wanted to find something new. He searched high and low until he spotted something shiny. He came closer to inspect it. It looked like a bone! He was excited. He tried to pick it up, but he couldn't complete the task. He needed his friends to help him. + +The puppy barked for his friends to come quickly. When they arrived, he showed them the bone. They tried to pick it up together, but still couldn't complete the challenge. + +Just then the biggest and fuzziest dog of the group spotted a stick nearby. He went to grab it and soon they were able to complete the task of picking up the bone. They all won a big hug from the puppy and were happy they could help him. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Anna. She was three years old. Every day, she ate yummy food, like pie and noodles. + +One day, she saw a veil. It was pretty and colourful - and it sparkled, too. She wanted to wear it all the time. + +She went to her mummy and asked for the veil. But mummy said no. She said Anna had to wait for a special occasion. + +Anna waited and waited but the occasion never came. She was sad and the veil got dull. + +Then one day, her mummy told her that it was time to eat the yummy birthday cake. She was so happy and wore the veil to the party. All her friends thought the veil was beautiful. Anna laughed and wished she could wear the veil every day! +One day, a seal was looking for an interesting thing to do. He thought and thought, until he spotted a bird soaring high in the sky. The seal was so excited and he wanted to be able to soar too. He looked around and found a kite lying in the sand. He picked up the kite and went to the beach. He spread out the kite and held tight to the string. He ran and ran until the kite started to soar high in the sky. The seal was so happy and he laughed and laughed as he soared higher and higher. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. The seal felt free and he just kept soaring until the kite came down and the sky was dark. +Once there was a little girl. She loved to play in the park. She would run, jump, and explore. One day, she took a rag with her and made a doll. She was patient and carefully crafted it. + +When she finished, she had a big smile on her face. She looked around for something to play with, but couldn't find anything. Suddenly, she saw a little bird. She chased after the bird, running as fast as she could. + +The bird was flying away, but the little girl was determined. She followed the bird into the forest and they danced through the trees. Finally, after playing together, the bird stopped in a tree. The little girl was pleased as she watched the bird singing. + +She was so happy to make a friend, even if it was a bird! She waved goodbye to the bird, and went back home to put away her rag. She knew she'd be back soon to play with her new friend. +Once upon a time there was a baby in an incredible crib. She was very happy to be in the crib with its soft blankets. Every night before she went to sleep her mommy would give her a big hug and tuck her in. + +One day, while she was playing in the crib, she saw something very special. She saw two little birdies flying by the window. They were so beautiful! + +She wanted to follow the birds, so she got out of her crib and tried to chase them. But the birds flew away and the baby had to stay behind. + +The baby was so sad that she couldn't follow the birds. But then, something even more incredible happened. A very special person came by with two cribs - one for the baby and one for the birds. + +The special person then separated the two cribs so that the birds had their own place to stay. They could stay close to the baby, but not too close. + +The baby and the birds were very happy. They had found a new way to be together, and it was incredible! +The little boy walked through the return. It was the evening and the air was a bit cold and bitter. The wind blew and he shivered. He was scared, but he knew he should do something to keep warm. + +So, he looked around and found some leaves. He picked them up, and made a small pile. He huddled up to the leaves and it made him feel much better. + +The sun began to set, and nighttime was coming. The stars started to appear in the sky. He looked up and smiled. He was so happy to have a nice evening. + +But suddenly, a gust of wind blew and he was cold again. He remembered the leaves and grabbed some more. He made the pile bigger and snuggled back into it. + +The little boy was warm again. He looked up at the stars and smiled. He had a nice evening. +Once there was a little girl. She was so excited to go to the park with her daddy. She shouted, "Daddy, let's go to the park!" Daddy nodded and they got in the car. + +When they got there, the little girl saw a new swing. She shouted, "Look daddy, there's a new swing!" Daddy smiled and said, "It looks like fun. Let's try it!" + +The little girl was so excited. She went on the swing and shouted, "Higher, daddy!" Daddy pushed her higher and higher. She giggled with joy. + +When she was done swinging, the little girl thanked her daddy for the fun. She shouted, "Thank you so much, Daddy!" He smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +They hugged and went home together, both feeling very happy. +Once there was a girl who liked to swim. She would go to the beach every day and splash around in the water. She loved to feel the waves around her. One day, she decided to be adventurous and she swam further out than she had ever gone before. + +Suddenly, she saw a trade boat! It was thin and white and it was moving slowly across the ocean. She was so excited that she followed the boat and swam further and further away from the shore. Before long, she was so far away that she couldn't see the beach. + +The sun was setting and she knew she had to get back soon. She was worried that she wouldn't make it before nightfall. She gathered all of her strength and swam faster and faster towards the shore. Eventually, she made it back and climbed out of the water exhausted. She had swum so far and it felt so good to be back safe and sound! +One evening, Ken and his father were sitting in their garden. They looked up at the starry sky and admired how beautiful it was. + +Ken pointed at one of the stars, and his father told him an amazing story about how it was once part of a faraway kingdom. Ken was excited to hear the story and wished he could visit the place. + +Soon after, a rude man interrupted them and told them to be quiet. He said he was trying to sleep! Ken was sad and felt scared but his father spoke up and said it's okay to admire the beauty of the evening. + +The man eventually left, but the father and son stayed in the garden and continued to admire the wonderful night sky. They talked about the stars and the lovely stories they made up about them. The evening was still magical and fun despite the rude man. +Jake the dog was walking through the park one day whistling. He was so happy and all the creatures could hear him. Suddenly, he laid down on a big, fluffy pillow in the sunshine. He felt so cozy and relaxed that he started to snore. + +Suddenly, a loud noise made Jake jump awake. A butterfly was flapping its wings in an open field nearby. Jake stood up and started to whistle again. He danced and pranced around, enjoying the warm sun and sweet smell of the flowers. + +Jake spotted another big pillow, but this one was open. His big ears starting twitching. He wondered what was inside! Jake stepped closer and saw the pillow was full of delicious treats. So, he sat down and started munching away. + +Jake was so happy he kept whistling and eating until all the treats were gone. Then he laid back down on the pillow and fell asleep feeling warm and content. +One day, Sally was walking in the park and saw an incredible bench. She liked it so much that she decided to store it in her bedroom. She had never seen a bench like this before and was super excited. + +Sally's mom and dad helped her carry the bench up to her room and set it up. Sally couldn't wait to show it to her friends. When they saw it, they were all so amazed. + +Sally and her friends had a great time sitting on the bench, reading stories and playing games. It was the perfect spot for them to have fun and relax. + +The bench was an incredible discovery and soon became a special place for Sally and her friends. It made the park so much more fun and even more incredible. +Once upon a time there was a fair baby. She wanted to change her clothes. So she put on her favorite dress and felt very excited. She ran around the garden and showed everyone her new dress. Everyone thought she looked very fair. + +She then wanted to change her shoes so she put on her sparkly sandals. She walked around and thought she looked very pretty. Everyone in the garden clapped for her and told her how fair she looked. + +The fair baby was so happy that she wanted to change her hairstyle. She asked her mom to put her hair up in a bun. When she looked in the mirror she was amazed at what she saw. She looked prettier than ever before. Everyone said she looked like a little princess. She was so happy that she gave everyone a big hug. It was a very fair day. +Once there was a mommy and a baby. The baby loved to swing, so mommy offered to take her to the park. It was a sunny day and the park was full of fun things. The baby saw a big swing and clapped her hands. Mommy helped the baby get in and then she started to swing. + +The baby went higher and higher. She squealed with delight. Every time she came back down, mommy offered to give her another push. The baby kept swinging until her hair was messy and her shirt was untucked. She laughed and Mommy laughed too. + +Finally, it was time to go. The baby was a little bit sad, but Mommy said they could come back soon and swing again. The baby smiled, and the mommy carried her back home with a very happy heart. +Millie loved colorful dresses. She sorted through many of them and picked the one she wanted. The dress was blue with stars on it and Millie thought it was the prettiest. + +Millie put on the dress and twirled around the room. She felt so happy and proud wearing it. After she finished twirling, Millie decided to have a competition. She dared her friends to see whose dress was the prettiest. + +Each of her friends had a dress too. Millie's dress was still the best, but her friends' dresses were colorful too. The competition was very competitive and all the friends had a lot of fun. + +Finally, Millie was declared the winner and she cheered for joy. She was so proud that she won and thanked her friends for joining her in the fun competition. Millie hugged everyone and everyone was happy! +Mina peeked around the corner. She was looking for a treat! She had been looking around all morning. She was so excited because she knew a treat was somewhere close by. + +But it was hard to find. Everywhere she looked there were no treats. Then she heard a noise coming from the kitchen. + +She peeked inside and saw a naughty dog eating a treat! Mina ran over to the dog and tried to grab it, but the dog jumped away. Mina was so sad. + +She looked around the kitchen one last time and there it was: a big, yummy treat! She grabbed it and ran out of the kitchen with a huge smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was so jolly and always wanted to explore! +One day she was out in the woods when she saw a big mushroom. It was so tall! Lucy wanted to climb up the mushroom to see what was at the top. +So she kept climbing, bit by bit. Finally she made it to the very top and she was so excited! +Lucy looked around and saw so many amazing things! There were butterflies and squirrels, birds and bees. She was so happy that she decided to stay and play for a while. +Eventually the sun started to set and Lucy had to go home. She climbed down the mushroom, jolly as ever, ready for her next adventure. +Timmy and his mommy were at the beach. Timmy loved playing in the sand. He ran his hands through the sand and watched it fall through his fingers. He loved the feeling of the warm sand between his toes. + +Mommy brought a towel with them and Timmy was curious. She explained to him that it was to wipe the sand off of his hands and feet. Timmy smiled and watched as mommy wiped her hands and feet. He wanted to try too! + +So mommy sat him down and wiped the sand off of his hands and feet. It felt so soft and comfortable. After that, Timmy asked to play in the sand some more. Mommy said it was time to go home. + +Timmy was sad to go, but knew he’d come back to the beach again soon. On the way home, he held onto the towel mommy gave him, daydreaming about playing in the sand once again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Jane wanted to stay all day at the park, but her mum said she had to come home. + +When Jane got home, she was very hungry. On the table was a plate with something special. It was a piece of delicious celery! + +Jane ate the celery and it tasted so yummy! She asked her mom where it came from and her mom said it came from the munchers. Jane asked what munchers were, and her mom said they were little creatures that live in the park. + +Each day they pick the yummiest celery and bring it to her house. Jane was so happy and wanted to stay in the park forever to find the munchers. But her mom said she had to come home. + +So Jane went back to the park every day, looking for the munchers. And each night, when Jane returned home, there was a plate of delicious celery waiting for her! +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Mia. She had a special dress that she loved to wear. + +One day, Mia found a big patch of rough grass and thought it was the perfect place to lie down and take a nap. She put her dress on the ground and lay down on top of it. + +After a few minutes, Mia noticed something wasn't quite right. Her dress felt scratchy and hard. She opened her eyes and saw that the rough grass had made little holes in the fabric of her dress! + +Mia was very sad and she started to cry. But then her mom came over and gave her a big hug. She said that it was ok, she could mend Mia's dress and make it look beautiful again. + +The next day, Mia's mom did just that - she sewed the holes in the dress and made it look like new. + +Mia was so happy. She put the dress on and twirled around, feeling like a princess. From then on, Mia made sure to never lie down on the rough grass again! +Once upon a time, there was a very impatient missile. It wanted to go somewhere, but it didn't know where to go. So, it decided to poke things around it. + +First, it poked a tree. Nothing happened, so it was disappointed. Then it poked a bush and it moved. The missile was surprised and happy, so it started to poke things faster and faster. + +Suddenly, it poked a rock and the rock moved too. The missile was so excited that it started jumping around. It jumped so high that it hit a cloud. + +The cloud was angry, so it sent a strong wind to blow the missile away. But the missile was determined and it held onto a tree tightly. The wind stopped and the missile was happy that it could stay. + +From then on, the missile visited the tree every day and always had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom loved to collect things. One day Tom found a box with many textures in it. He was so happy. He quickly scooped out the contents and spread them out on the floor. He was amazed. + +Tom found some smooth stones, furry cloth and bumpy leaves. He loved the different feel of each item. He began to collect them each one. He put them into the box. He was working fast and enjoying the different textures. + +Tom soon filled the box with all his treasures. He picked it up and took it to his room. He then opened the box and enjoyed exploring the contents. He tried to tell his friends all about the different textures he had collected. + +But they all thought it was too hard to explain. Tom smiled and kept all of his treasures in a special place. And every day he would take out the box and look at his collection. + +The End! +Once upon a time there was an elderly lady who lived in a big house. She had many things of value, but one day she decided to reveal them to a special someone. Everyone wondered who it could be. + +Soon, a little girl appeared at the door of the elderly lady's house. She was only three years old, but the elderly lady was very happy to see her. She treated the little girl very kindly, and opened her house to show all of the things of value she had. + +The little girl was amazed by all of the beautiful things in the old lady's house. She discovered things she had never seen before, like beautiful paintings, sparkling jewelry, and wonderful decorations. + +The elderly lady was very pleased at the little girl's reaction to her treasure. She told the girl that she was glad to share it with her, because the value of these things was not in the things themselves, but in the joy of giving them away. + +The little girl thanked the elderly lady for her generosity and hugged her warmly. They both had learned a valuable lesson that day – that the best things in life are the ones we share with others. +Once there was a girl named Anna. She was very careful and always listened to her mommy. + +One day, Anna's mommy took out a mask to show her. The mask was made of colorful paper and glitter. Anna was very excited to see it. + +Her mommy showed her a pair of scissors and told her to be very careful when using them to cut the mask. Anna held the scissors tightly and carefully cut around the mask. + +When she was done, Anna was very proud of the mask she'd made. She proudly showed it to everyone. + +Anna was so happy to wear her mask and show it off. She was careful and listened to her mommy, which made her very proud. +Once upon a time, there was an elephant who was very nervous. He had to stir a big pot of soup but wasn't sure if he could do it. He grabbed the stirring spoon in his trunk and slowly dipped it into the pot. He was so nervous that his trunk was shaking, but he concentrated on stirring the soup. + +He stirred it around and around, with a steady rhythm. After a few minutes of stirring, he got brave enough to go a bit faster. He stirred and he stirred until the soup was made. He felt so proud and like a real chef. + +The elephant was so happy that he shouted out a loud "hooray!" He had stirred the soup all by himself. From then on, every time he felt nervous he would remind himself that he could do anything. Even stir soup! +Once there was a girl named Sam. She had a big green cup. It was her favorite cup because it was special. + +One day, Sam was playing in the garden. She saw a butterfly and laughed. The butterfly flew away but Sam kept laughing. + +Suddenly, there was a noise in the grass. It was a frog! Sam laughed even louder and the frog jumped away. + +But then the best thing happened. A butterfly came back! Sam cheered and filled her green cup with water from the garden. The butterfly hopped from one water droplet to the next and Sam laughed and laughed. + +The day was so much fun and Sam was so happy. She snuggled up with her green cup and laughed until she fell asleep. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Dan. He was three years old and he was always curious about the world around him. One day he asked his mum why people went to church. + +His mum said that people go to church to care and look after other people. She said it was a special place where people could help each other and share their thoughts and feelings. Dan was happy to hear this. + +But one day, Dan saw something disgusting. He saw a group of kids being mean to another kid outside the church. Dan didn't know what to do, so he went inside and asked the priest for help. + +The priest was very kind and he explained to Dan why people shouldn't be mean to each other. Dan learned that church was a special place for caring and kindness, not for being nasty or unpleasant. + +From then on, Dan was happy to know that church was a place for caring and kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. Bob was very silly and he loved to play. One day, something special happened. His mom gave him a new bathrobe! It was bright yellow and had polka dots on it. It was the silliest bathrobe Bob had ever seen! + +He put on the bathrobe and ran around the house. He jumped on the couch and hopped around the kitchen. Even his mom was laughing! + +That evening, when it was time for bed, Bob decided to wear his special bathrobe. He put it on and hopped around his bedroom. Then he went to bed and snuggled in, happy and silly in his new bathrobe. + +The next morning, when he woke up, his bathrobe was still on and it was even sillier than before! Bob laughed and laughed. He was so happy in his silly bathrobe! +Garfield was a friendly cat. He liked to think of things that would make his friends happy. One day he thought of the perfect idea! He wanted to have a grill party! + +He went to the store and bought a special grill. Then he invited all of his friends over. Everyone was so excited and said yes right away. + +Garfield took out some hot dogs, hamburgers, and some buns. He put them on the grill and everyone watched as the food cooked. The smell was so yummy! + +Everyone had so much fun chomping on the food. Everyone kept saying how delicious it was and thanked Garfield for the wonderful party! Garfield was so happy. It was a day his friends won't forget! +Mummy brought a new pitch to the park. It was red and bright. There was a smile on her face. It made the day feel special. + +When the ball was out, everyone was very happy. Children ran around, catching and throwing it. They had so much fun. + +Some children were naughty, though. They were being very spoiled. They weren't playing nicely. Mummy had to help them stay safe. She was careful to keep an eye on them. + +Mummy had brought the pitch and made the day special. Everyone was very thankful. +Once, there was a broken fireplace. A brother and sister mentioned it to their parents. Their parents tried to fix the fireplace, but it was still broken. + +The brother and sisters asked why. Mom and Dad said the fireplace was old and it couldn't be fixed. + +They looked very sad, but then Dad had an idea. He said they could make a pretend fireplace out of cardboard and markers. + +The kids were so excited! They joined in, decorating the pretend fireplace with pieces of stone, logs, and some pretty flowers. + +In the end, the pretend fireplace turned out even better than the broken one. The family cuddled around it to keep warm. + +They were much happier with their pretend fireplace than they were with the broken one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to swim. She had a fun pool in her backyard, and every day she would hop in and splash around. She couldn't get enough of it! + +One day, the girl decided to invite her friends over for a swim. They all had a great time splashing and diving in. After they were done, the girl gathered them all around the table. She had made a big, yummy cake for everyone to share. It was so charming with pink and blue frosting, and creamy sprinkles. + +The friends all giggled while they ate the delicious cake. When they were all done, they all said goodbye and thanked the little girl for the fun day. She smiled and waved as they ran off towards their homes. + +The girl hopped back into the pool for one more dip before the sun went down. She was swimming and singing to herself, when suddenly, she realized it was getting late. She smiled one last time before getting out and running off to bed. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was three years old. Joe had a life which was very troubled. His parents used to fight a lot and he was very scared. + +One day, Joe decided to do something. He wanted to make his life happier. So every day, Joe did something new that made him happier. + +He would run and jump in the park, play with his friends, and help his mom with the chores. Little by little, his life began to increase with joy. + +Joe started to smile again and he was slowly forgetting the troubles of his life. His parents also began to get along better. + +Finally, Joe was happy. His life had increased and he was no longer troubled. +Once there was a little girl who had a violin. She loved to play it and sing. She would sing for her friends and family, and she was so good at it! + +One day, the girl was impatient and wanted to play her violin. She asked her mom if she could play and sing, and her mom said yes. + +So the girl grabbed her violin and started to play and sing. She sang a happy song and it sounded so beautiful. Everyone stopped what they were doing to listen to the little girl's singing. + +When the song was over, everyone clapped and cheered her on. The girl smiled, she was so happy that everyone enjoyed her singing. She couldn't wait to sing again! +Once upon a time, there was a parade. Everyone was happy and speaking with each other. But during the parade, the ground became very difficult to walk on. + +The people stopped speaking and started to worry. Suddenly, a little girl stepped forward. She said that she knew a way to fix the parade. + +The little girl said that she could help make the ground easier if everyone helped. So, everyone spoke together and made the ground softer. Soon, the parade was able to continue on its way. + +Everyone cheered the little girl for her help. She smiled, feeling proud of what she had done. The parade was a success, and everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a brave space-person who decided to explore the unknown. He and his robot picked up their tools, and started the journey. The space-person was excited, but also a bit scared. + +They first picked up some rocks. The rocks were smooth and shiny - like small, shiny stars. Next, they picked up some dirt. It was brown and dry. + +The brave space-person kept exploring. He didn't know what he would find. He and his robot kept picking up different things, until they came to a strange, unknown area. They had never seen anything like it before. + +The space-person wanted to pick it up, but he knew he couldn't - it was too big. He touched it and it felt soft and warm. Then, suddenly, the space-person heard a voice - it was coming from the unknown thing. + +It was an alien! He said he was lost in space and needed help. The space-person and his robot decided to help the alien, and they all went back to the brave space-person's home. The alien was very happy to have found a new friend in space. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Fred. He lived in a big house and he was very excited to build something. He got some wood and some tools and he started to build. + +When Fred was finished, he had built a yummy melon! He was so happy! He wanted to share his melon with everyone, so he ran to tell his mom. + +Fred's mom was very scared of the melon. She said it was too scary and she didn't want him to eat it. But Fred was determined to show her he could build something good. He ate a bite of the melon and it was really yummy! + +His mom was so relieved and happy that the melon wasn't scary after all. From that day on, Fred kept building things and he would always share them with his mom. They became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They wanted to try to climb up a big hill. As they started to climb, Jack stumbled a few times. He said the hill was too difficult. Jill offered to help and they kept climbing. + +The hill was very hot. Jill was sweating but she kept encouraging Jack to keep going. Suddenly, Jack stumbled again and almost fell! Jill grabbed his hand and helped him stand up. + +Jack thanked Jill and they kept going, eventually reaching the top of the hill. They took a few moments to admire the view and then they started to slide all the way down the hill. They laughed and laughed together as they stumbled together down the hill. + +At the bottom, Jack and Jill hugged each other. They thanked each other for their help and vowed to climb the hill together again. +Once upon a time there was a spot. It was a noisy spot. All the animals there were noisy too. + +One day, a kind animal came to the spot. It was the best kind of animal, the kind that helps others. It knew the spot was too noisy, so it wanted to help make it quiet again. + +The animal started to restore the spot. It poked and dug in the dirt and soon everything was neat and clean again. It rustled the leaves to make a comfy bed and put all the toys back in their special places. + +The spot looked much better. It was much quieter now too. All the animals were happy and thanked their friend for restoring the spot. They could finally take a good rest without any noise. +The little boy and his mum were talking. The mum was very persistent in what she was saying. The little boy wanted to know what they were discussing. His mum asked him if he knew what powder was. The little boy shook his head. + +Mum explained that powder was a dry stuff and it was like sand, but softer, like flour. She ran some of the powder through her fingers and showed it to the little boy. + +The little boy understood and wanted to know what powder was for. The mum smiled and said that people use powder for lots of different things. She showed the little boy how to sprinkle the powder over his toy cars. Now the little boy could make them run faster! + +The little boy smiled and thanked his mum for explaining powder to him. They both laughed and hugged before continuing their discussion. +Once upon a time there was a brave bird named Jane. Every day Jane flew around looking for food but she was always alone. Jane was very independent, but she wished she had other birds to be with. + +One day, as Jane was searching for food, she discovered a flock of birds in the sky. Jane was overjoyed and immediately flew up to join them. + +The birds welcomed Jane with open wings. Jane was so happy that she started to demand that they fly around together. So they did! + +They played games, traded stories, and ate lots of yummy food. For the first time, Jane felt like she wasn't alone. + +Every day, Jane was the happiest when she was with her new flock of friends. They taught her many things, and she always enjoyed spending time with them. + +Jane was so proud of herself for being so independent and brave. She finally had a place where she belonged. +Once there was a little girl. She was busy playing when she noticed a tool lying on the ground. It looked so shiny! She picked it up and started to play with it. She was so happy with her new tool. + +The tool started to lead her somewhere, so she followed. But she didn’t know where it was leading her to. She went past trees, over rocks, through the tall grass and around a pond. + +Eventually, she came to a big, white house. She was so excited! She had no idea where the tool had taken her. She thanked the tool before she ran over to explore the house. + +The house was so busy inside. There were so many people and things to explore. She had a great time and she was so happy that the tool lead her there. + +At the end of the day, she went back home and thanked the tool again for taking her on a fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a special zebra. Its fur was bright red, unlike any other zebra. One day, the red zebra decided to bring something special with it. It trotted through the town and went to the fair. + +At the fair, the red zebra found lots of fun things. There were balloons, toys, and even candy! The zebra wanted to bring something back to surprise its friends. It decided on a big, red balloon. + +The zebra picked up the balloon and started walking back home. Soon, its friends saw the big, red balloon and they were so excited! The next day, the zebra and its friends went to the fair again, this time to bring something special for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little lion. He was very brave, but he was weak and small. He had an orange tie, and it made him feel special. + +One day, the lion was walking in a meadow and he saw something that made him roar. It was a big Lion! He was big and strong and he had a yellow tie. The little lion was so scared, he wanted to run away. + +But then, the big lion smiled and said, "I won't hurt you. I can see that you are special! Do you want to play?" So the little lion got brave and he played with the big lion. They ran and they laughed and they roared. + +The little lion was so happy! He learned that even though he was weak, he was still brave and he could still roar. And he got to keep his special orange tie, too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola who wanted to find a rainbow. She looked all around the sky, but she couldn't find one. + +Then one day, it started to rain. Lola was so excited because she thought she would finally get to see a rainbow. She waited outside for the rain to stop. + +When the rain stopped and the sun came out, Lola could see a beautiful orange rainbow in the sky. She was so excited to see the bright colors, she ran around her garden, trying to touch the rainbow. + +But then the rainbow disappeared in the clouds. Lola was so sad and she regretted not trying harder to reach the rainbow sooner. + +Still, whenever she thought of the orange rainbow, she smiled. Someday, she told herself, she would find another rainbow and reach it in time. +Once there was a boy named Ted. He was three years old and he had a pair of dirty pants. He loved adventure, so he decided to go for a walk. He put on his pants, and he started to stretch. His legs and arms went up and down, making his pants stretch too. + +He began walking until he reached a deep, dark forest. Ted took a few steps into the forest and looked around. His pants were getting really dirty, and he had to stretch out the fabric to keep it from getting stuck in the thick branches. + +After a few minutes of exploring, Ted came out of the forest a completely different person. His pants were covered in mud and dirt, but he had found some exciting things inside. + +He walked back home and showed his parents all the things he had found. They were so proud of Ted and they thanked him for stretching his pants while he explored the forest. +Once, there was a cabinet that worked hard to support the people in the house. Every day it held important things like dishes and books, helping to make the house tidy and organized. + +But one day, the cabinet was feeling lonely. Everyone was so careless, leaving their things all over the house instead of taking care to put them away in the cabinet. + +So the cabinet decided to take a little break. It hopped off its shelf and went waddling down to the living room. But it realized that, without it, the house was a mess and everyone was so busy trying to tidy up they didn't even notice the cabinet was gone. + +So the cabinet's heart melted and it went back in its place and started doing its important job of supporting the family once more. Everyone was happy to have it back and started to remember to put things away in the cabinet again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a nation. This nation was very special, it was unique. Everyone was happy and worked together to build a beautiful place. + +One day, there was a problem. Everyone felt sad and wanted to find a way to make the situation better. Then, they all got an idea! They agreed to work together and said "please". + +All the people of the nation worked hard together. They cleaned and painted, repaired and built. As they worked, they said "please". Pretty soon, the nation was transformed. + +Everyone in the nation was so pleased and proud. They had worked together and said "please" to help make their nation unique and special. They celebrated for the rest of the day and shared the news with their friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Ned. Bob was friendly, but Ned was mean. They shared the same network and lived together. + +One day Bob made a fake display, a picture that wasn't true. He wanted to trick Ned. + +Ned was so angry when he saw the fake display that he told Bob to leave. Bob was upset but he packed his things and went away sadly. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sophie. Sophie wanted to make a wish. She was very careful and she closed her eyes tight. She wished she could go to the park and play with her friends. + +But her mother said no, it was too late. Sophie was sad but she insisted she wanted to go. Her mother said she needed to be careful and it was too dark outside. But Sophie insisted she was being careful and said her friends could come to her house instead. + +Her mother thought it over and decided it was a good idea. So, Sophie and her friends went to Sophie's house and they had a great time playing together. Sophie was very happy that her wish had come true! +Once there was a shy pipe named Paul. He was very lonely and wished he had friends. One day, he decided to fill himself with something special. So he filled his pipe with water. He was surprised when the water began to move. He watched as fish and frogs swam around in the pipe. + +The fishes were so friendly, swimming around Paul and saying hello. Paul felt excited and full of joy. The fishes were now his friends. + +They played together in the pipe all day, swimming and splashing. This made Paul feel happy and welcome. Paul wasn't shy anymore, he had made some new friends! +Once upon a time, there was a dead morning. The sun didn't shine and the birds were quiet. Everyone was gloomy and sad. But then the most magical thing happened! A little girl named Sally decided to add some life to the morning. She smiled brighter than the sun and sang louder than any bird. Soon, the dead morning filled with joy and happiness again. Everyone was so happy, they danced around to Sally's song. The morning filled with life and joy again. Thank you Sally! +Once upon a time, there was a proud little girl. She wanted to go on a tour all by herself. So one day she went to the store and bought a sack. She put it on her back and away she went! + +The little girl went on a tour all across the city. She saw a park, a library, and a lot of tall buildings. She was so proud of herself for going around the city all by herself! + +When the tour was all done, the little girl took off her sack and went home. She was so happy she was able to go on a tour all on her own. She was very proud of herself. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Tom. Tom was very lucky. He had lots of toys and friends. +One day, Tom was feeling very brave. He wanted to try something new. So, he made a request. He asked his mom if he could draw a line on the wall all by himself. +Tom's mom was a bit surprised. But, she said yes. She gave him some crayons and paper, and Tom got to work. +Tom was very proud. He felt very lucky to get the chance to create something special. Before long, the wall was filled with all sorts of shapes and colors. +Tom had created something beautiful. He knew that he had made his mom proud. That made him even luckier. +Once upon a time, there was a brave frog. He needed to get to a big, deep drain. Every day he tried to pull himself closer to the drain. But it was too far away! + +One night, he had an idea. He asked some of his friends for help. His friends said they would pull him together. So, they all got together and pulled him. They pulled and pulled until they were inside the drain. + +The brave frog was so excited! He wanted to show the world how brave he was. He moved slowly and carefully and eventually he reached the bottom of the drain. He was so proud of himself! + +The brave frog made it to the other side! He celebrated with all his friends and everyone felt very happy. The brave frog had done it! He proved that with help, anything is possible. +One day, a mommy was anxious because she had to pay for a special salad. She went to the store to get it, but it was very expensive. The mommy was worried that she did not have enough money to buy it. + +Suddenly, a little girl came running up to her. She had a pocket full of coins and asked the mommy if she needed help paying. The mommy smiled and thanked the little girl. Together, they paid for the expensive salad. + +The mommy was so happy. She thanked the little girl again and gave her a big hug. + +The little girl smiled and said, "It's my pleasure!" She then skipped away happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Sarah. She wanted to go outside and play. But it was raining hard. There was a big storm outside. + +Sarah's mommy said she had to stay inside for now. But Sarah was sad. She wanted to go outside no matter what. + +So, Sarah's mommy had an idea. She filled the bathtub with bubbles. They were pink, Sarah's favorite color. She even filled it up with some of Sarah's toys. + +Sarah was so happy. She splashed around and pretended the bubble bath was a pink storm. She ran her hands through the water and giggled. + +That was the day Sarah realized that she didn't need a real storm to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle raven. He lived in a forest and his life was peaceful and happy. Every day, he would pick the sweetest berries from the berry bushes and eat them. He loved them so much! + +One day, he noticed something sparkling between two of the berry bushes. He flew closer and realized it was a pretty glittering pebble. He had never seen a stone like this before and wanted to pick it up. He thought it was a special gift from the forest! + +So he carefully picked the glittering pebble and brought it back to his nest. From that day on, he thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen and always kept it next to him. + +The gentle raven was so happy he had found the glittering pebble that day. He never forgot it and even when he was old and grey, the glittering pebble always reminded him of the happy days in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a smelly bedroom. One day an old man came in and made a funny noise. He picked up a big tool which made an even funnier noise. + +The old man used the tool to split the smelly bedroom in two. On one side was a bigger bedroom with a big bed, a wardrobe and a new lamp. On the other side was a smaller bedroom with a small bed, a table and a funny looking chair. + +The old man smiled when he saw what he had done. He knew that he had made two new bedrooms. The bigger bedroom was for the parents and the smaller bedroom was for the children. + +The old man went away happy as the children and their parents were pleased with the new bedrooms. The parents laughed and the children jumped up and down in excitement. + +They all agreed that the smelly bedroom had been turned into two nice bedrooms and they loved them. From then on, they all slept much better! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Dani. Dani was very small and cute, with pale skin and a big smile. + +One day, Dani went out to play in the garden. She ran and skipped through the big, green grass until she came to a gate. The gate was big and tall but Dani was determined to open it. + +Dani pulled and tugged on the gate until it opened, then she ran through to the other side. She couldn't believe what she saw there! + +In the middle of the garden, there was a big horse. It was white and strong, with a beautiful mane. Dani had never seen a horse before and she couldn't recognize it. + +But the horse recognized Dani right away! It whinnied happily and rubbed its nose against Dani's head. Dani was so happy she laughed and gave the horse a great big hug! + +From that day on, Dani and the pale horse were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jake. Jake wanted to find something special in his closet. So he opened the closet door and looked inside. He saw a big box and it smelled sour. He opened the box and found lots of presents! He was so excited that he surrendered to the moment and hugged the box. He knew it would make him happy no matter what was inside! + +Jake carefully opened each present and found lots of fun things. He was so excited and couldn't wait to show his family. He raced to his parents to share the gifts and they were very happy. They knew that he had been brave and surrendered to the surprise inside his closet. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a special rhythm. Everyone liked it and wanted to name it, but no one could think of the perfect name. One day, a 3 year old girl heard the rhythm and knew just the right name. She said, "Let's call it a 'successful rhythm'!" Everyone agreed it was perfect and everyone loved the successful rhythm! They danced and sang along to the successful rhythm and everyone was very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who loved each other very much. Every Sunday they put on their nice clothes and went to church. Church was a special place, filled with sweet music, happy people, and lots of love. Mommy and Daddy joined in the singing and prayer, and when it was over they would hug and smile. + +When church was finished, Mommy and Daddy hugged each other and went out to eat. The restaurant was full of delicious smells, and they each ordered something yummy. They both liked their food, and they were so happy to be together. + +After they ate they hugged again and went to the park. The air was sweet and the sun was bright. Mommy and Daddy laughed and played together. They loved every minute of it. + +At the end of the day, Mommy and Daddy went home and hugged each other like always. They were so full of love, and everything was just so sweet. +Once there was a fox who lived in the woods. He was very jealous of the other animals that lived there. Every evening, he would go and sit on a hill and count his friends. + +One night, a mist rolled in over the wood. The fox couldn't see anyone. He couldn't count them either. + +He was so jealous that he wanted to find someone. He walked through the mist, looking and listening for his friends. But he couldn't find them. The mist was too thick. He was so disappointed. + +Suddenly he heard some voices in the distance. 'Where am I?', he thought. He ran towards the voices, hoping they would be his friends. + +And it was - he found all his friends in the mist. They had been counting stars and talking about how lucky they were. + +The fox was no longer jealous. He was just happy to be with his friends. They all spent the night counting stars and making wishes, until the mist cleared and the sun rose. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He liked to play outside in the sun and explore. One day, he went to the river. He saw a tree with a big branch that hung over the river. + +Joe decided to climb up the tree. When he got to the top, he got inspired. He grabbed a big rock from the ground and he threw it into the river with a "splash." + +Joe watched as the rock got tired and sank to the bottom of the river. Joe laughed when he saw the little ripples on the surface of the river. He wanted to stay and play for longer, but Joe was getting tired, so he climbed down from the tree and went home. +One day, there was a march. Everyone was walking down the street and jumping and laughing. But then, something deep and scary happened. A man came out of the shadows and tried to steal the children's candy. He reached out and tried to take it, but the children were brave. + +Together, they yelled, "No!" They were really loud and scared the man away. He ran away into the darkness and never came back. + +Everyone cheered and the march kept on going. Everyone was safe and happy. The children looked around and laughed as they ate their candy. They were so happy that the man could not steal it. + +From then on, whenever the children thought of the march, they thought of bravery and friendship. They remembered that no deep shadows could take away their candy or the fun they had together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who went to visit her Grandma's house. She loved to go and play in Grandma's big garden. + +Today the little girl was really excited because she wanted to catch something special. She looked around until she spotted a big, fat crack in the ground. She ran over, got down on her hands and knees and started to be very polite to the crack. + +The crack listened and slowly began to open. Out came a big fat spider! The little girl was so happy that she was able to catch it. She was so gentle and polite and the spider went right into the jar she held in her hands. + +The little girl thanked the crack and went off to show Grandma her catch. Grandma was so impressed with how polite the little girl had been that she rewarded her with a special treat. + +The little girl ran and played in the garden with her new friend for the rest of the day, happy that her politeness had paid off. +Once there was a healthy family. The mom, dad and their three year old daughter. One day, the little girl asked her mom, "What is an ambulance?" Her mom started to explain, "An ambulance is a big car that helps people who are hurt." The little girl nodded, happy to have learned something new. + +The next day, the little girl heard her parents mention the ambulance again. They were talking about a sick neighbor who had needed the ambulance to get to the hospital. It made the little girl feel sad, but she was happy to know that the ambulance could help. + +Soon, it was the little girl's turn to mention the ambulance. She went to school and told her friends, "An ambulance helps people who are hurt!" They were amazed that a three year old understood so much. + +The little girl was so proud of herself for being able to help her friends learn. She was happy that she could talk about the ambulance in a way that was healthy, showing them how they could stay safe too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was 3 years old and very curious. Sally found a pack of gum one day and she wanted to test it out. She opened the pack and took a piece out. It tasted sweet and made her smile. + +But Sally was tired. She started yawning and soon she fell asleep with the gum in her hand. When she woke up her hand was sticky from the gum. She had tested the gum and found out for herself it tasted delicious. + +Sally was so happy and she ran around the house laughing and playing with her new found treat. From then on Sally was always sure to test things with her own two hands before she decided if it was something she liked or didn't like. +One day, there was a little boy who saw an elderly statue. He was very curious about it, so he decided to join the statue. He walked up to the statue and touched it. He felt something special, like the statue was alive. He smiled and started to climb onto the statue. He sat on top of it, and looked around. He noticed that the other people around were taking pictures and smiling. They were so happy to see the statue together with the little boy. He stayed there for a while and enjoyed the moment. + +Then, an elderly lady noticed the little boy and the statue. She came closer and asked him if he was okay. The little boy said yes and explained to the old lady why he joined the statue. She nodded and smiled. She was so happy to see the little boy and the statue together. They stayed together for a while and talked. Then, she thanked the little boy and wished him a nice day before going home. + +The little boy was so glad to meet the elderly lady. He waved goodbye, and hugged the statue again, before walking away. He never forgot the moment he had shared with the statue and the elderly lady. +Once upon a time, there was a blue circle. It looked like a big ball. It was magical. +The blue circle wanted to move. It rocked back and forth, back and forth. It rocked and rocked until it floated up into the sky. + +The blue circle soared high and far, up into the clouds. It flew so fast and so high, it was like a shooting star. + +Soon the blue circle flew down again. It floated down slowly, back and forth, back and forth. + +Finally, the blue circle landed back on the ground. It kept rocking back and forth, until it rolled into a shady spot beneath a tree. + +And there it rocked, peacefully, until the sun went down. +Once upon a time there was a wise old mouse who lived in a small house by the sea. Every day the mouse had to do a lot of work, like paperwork and cleaning. + +One day the mouse needed help with its work. So the mouse put out a cord with a special message on it. When the mouse pulled the cord, a call for help went out into the sea. + +After a while a big fish came swimming up to the mouse. The fish said, "I heard your call for help and I'm here to help you." + +The mouse was so happy! Together the fish and the mouse worked hard all day. At the end of the day, the fish said "You are very wise mouse, thank you for letting me help." + +The mouse said, "Thank you for your help, my friend." + +And from then on, the mouse and the fish worked together every day. +Tommy was a three year old boy with many curious dreams. One day, he wanted to build something out of chalk. He took a big box of different coloured chalk and found the perfect spot. He drew a big circle and made lots of different lines around it. He then filled each line with a different colour. After that, he decorated his creation with stars and swirls. When he stepped back it looked so beautiful. He had built a rainbow! He was so proud that he ran and told his mom. His mom and dad came outside to see his rainbow and clapped with glee. Tommy smiled, it felt so good to have made something beautiful. He had built something different and magical. +Once there was a girl who loved to play games. She had a favorite game called "Return the Bench". Each day she would go to the park and stand next to a high bench. When a friend would walk to the bench, she would shout, "Return the Bench!" Then her friend would pick up the bench and return it to the starting spot. + +Everyone in the park loved playing this silly game. The girl's friends would always make sure to bring their friends to play too. Some days the game would get so big that even complete strangers would join in. + +One day, the girl was so pleased that she brought a special treat for all of the participants. Everyone was so happy that they jumped around and hugged each other. By the end of the day, everyone had gotten to know each other and made so many new friends. It was a day that nobody would soon forget. + +The fun didn’t have to end there though. The girl promised that she would come back the next day. And she did. All of her friends would wait for the girl’s return and start the game all over again. All thanks to the high bench. +Billy watched as his mum picked up a big, red apple from the tree. She smiled at him and said "Billy, can you mind this apple for me?" He said yes, and she gave him a gentle hug. "You're such a good boy", she said. + +Billy held the apple very carefully in his hands and went to find his teddy bear. He wanted to show him the apple. As he said to his teddy bear, "Look, I'm minding this apple for my mum", the apple started to slip. He held it tightly and didn't let it fall on the ground. + +Billy was so proud of himself for minding the apple and not letting it fall. His mum came back and smiled at him. She said "Well done. You were so gentle with that apple". Billy was so proud that his mum was proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a bright rat. He was small, fluffy and good at climbing. He always wanted to reach the highest point in the sky. + +One day, the rat started to climb up a tall tree. Up and up he went, higher and higher, until he could touch the clouds. He was so happy and couldn't believe his eyes. The view from up high was magical. + +But then all of sudden, he heard a loud noise and started to slip. The rat was scared, but he managed to reach out for the branch and hold on tight. + +He was saved! The rat quickly scampered down the tree and ran off to tell his friends all about his bright adventure. He shared his story and all his friends were amazed. + +From then on, the rat was known as a brave friend and the one who could reach the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old, and she had long brown hair. Her mommy and daddy took her to the park. + +When she arrived, she looked around. Everything was so big, but also very colorful. She saw green grass, bright flowers, and a big gray swing. Sarah was so excited! + +She ran over to the swing, and her mommy helped her sit down. She pushed Sarah gently, and Sarah leaned backwards and forwards. She went higher and higher, and soon she was laughing and smiling. The swing was so much fun! + +Mommy and Daddy took turns pushing Sarah on the swing, until the sun started to go down. Then it was time to go home. Sarah said goodbye to the park, and ran off to find her mommy. +Once upon a time there was a generous little girl. She was playing with her marbles in the park. She was having so much fun! Every time she had two marbles, she would snap them together. + +She noticed another little girl in the park. She ran up to her and said, "Do you want to play with me?" The other little girl nodded her head and smiled. + +The generous little girl gave the new girl some of her marbles. They had so much fun playing together. Every time they got two marbles they would snap them together. The little girls laughed and laughed. + +Finally, it was time to go home. The generous little girl gave the new girl the rest of her marbles so they could play together again. + +The new little girl was so happy and thanked the generous little girl. Then the little girls said goodbye and went home. +One day, a lady was at work. She had an unusual job. She worked hard all day, using her hands to do many things. Suddenly, something unusual happened. She saw a big bird flying above her head! The lady smiled and kept working. She was so happy to see something so unusual! She decided to take a break and watch the bird as it flew away. After that, the lady went back to work. She worked hard until the end of the day, and was very happy with her unusual adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was very thoughtful, and wanted to make other people happy. + +One day, she had an idea. She decided to bring a special port to her friend. She wanted to show her how much she cared. + +So Lucy went to the store and brought a big, red port. She was so excited that she ran back to her friend's house with the port. + +When she arrived, her friend was very happy. She was so excited that she hugged Lucy and thanked her for the thoughtful gift. + +From then on, the two friends were always very close, and Lucy would always bring thoughtful presents whenever she visited her friend. +Once there was a boy who lived in a big house in the woods. He loved to play games, and one of his favorites was to build a maze in the grass. He would carefully go around making turns and twists, until he had a big and complicated maze. + +One night, the boy went to bed, but he couldn't help but think about his maze. As he tried to sleep, he was so excited about the maze he had made. + +The next morning, the boy remembered his maze and he ran outside to see it. But when he got there, he saw that it was gone. He looked around and saw that some of the trees in his woods were knocked down. + +The boy was very sad, and he realized that a selfish person had destroyed his maze. He had ruined the boy's game, but the young boy still remembered his maze, and the fun he had making it. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was walking in the woods when he heard something yell. He looked around to see where the noise was coming from, but he couldn't see anything. Then he heard the yell again! He looked down and saw a tiny old insect. The insect was trying to tell the man something. He bent down to listen. The insect was shouting, "Help! I'm stuck!" The old man quickly pulled the insect out of the crack it was stuck in. "Thank you!" the insect said. The old man smiled and they went their separate ways. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved snuggling up with her mum. But one night when Daisy went to bed, she heard a strange noise coming from the kitchen. It made a whisper sound. + +Daisy was worried, so she bravely decided to go and find out what it was. She went downstairs and slowly opened the door to the kitchen. When she opened it, she saw that it was the fridge. It was whispering something weird. + +Daisy stepped closer and listened carefully. The fridge was saying a magical spell. Daisy was so excited she started to whisper back. Then, the spell worked and Daisy and her mum were taken away on an amazing adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little fly. He was very happy and loved to show off his wings. He used to fly around all the time and show everyone how fast he could go. + +One day, he showed his friends something very special. He showed them how he could do a special little fly. He flew up very high and then made a tiny loop. Everyone was amazed and cheered as he did it again and again. + +The little fly was so happy that he kept showing off more and more of his special little fly moves. His friends were happy to watch him fly and show off. They even tried to copy him, but the little fly made it look so easy. + +Soon, the little fly was getting tired and it was time for him to go home. But before he left, he showed his friends one last move. He swooped around them and did a final loop to say goodbye. + +The little fly flew away with a smile, happy to have shown off his special little fly moves. +One day, Jane was walking in the park. She saw something black and heavy on the ground. She came closer and saw it was an apple. Jane wanted to pick it up, but it was too heavy for her. + +Jane asked an older boy for help. He was strong and was able to pick it up. He then smiled and said he was going to drop it from the top of the slide. + +The apple dropped from the top of the slide and became rounder as it bounced across the ground. The older boy and Jane laughed as they watched it. + +They picked the apple up and Jane said she was hungry. She took a bite and the apple tasted sweet. The older boy said, "That was such a yummy apple. Do you want to save the other half for later?" + +Jane smiled and nodded yes. The two friends took the apple up the hill and Jane thanked the older boy for sharing his snack. That way, Jane had a yummy treat for later! +Once upon a time, there was a big swamp. It was so big and impressive that everyone wanted to go there. Lucy was three years old and she was very excited to have a chance to go there. + +One day, her family decided it was time to put her in the car, and off they went to the swamp. They got to the swamp and Lucy was amazed by how big it was. She was so excited to explore it. + +Her dad put on his special hat and boots, and he took Lucy's hand. Together, they started walking and looking around. Each step was so exciting as they saw so many animals and plants. Lucy was so happy that she barely noticed how muddy and wet the ground was. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. When they looked up, they saw a big bird right above them. It was so impressive and magical that Lucy couldn't stop smiling. + +After exploring for hours, Lucy's dad put her back on the car and off they went. To this day, Lucy still remembers the swamp and that big bird. It was an adventure she will never forget! +Once upon a time there was a big, enormous castle. Inside the castle lived a princess. The princess loved to eat cake, sing songs, and celebrate with her friends. + +One day, the princess thought up a wonderful idea. She was going to plan a huge escape from the castle! She told all her friends about her plan, and they were so excited to join in. + +The day of the escape came, and all the princess' friends were ready to celebrate. They ran through the castle and unlocked all of the doors. Finally, they opened the enormous castle gates and escaped! + +The princess and her friends climbed down a hill and danced and sang in the meadow below. They celebrated their escape to freedom and it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a big space. It was filled with lots of things that were fun. Two friends decided to share the space together. They wanted to play and explore together. + +The first friend was very persistent. He always wanted to do things the same way. He loved running around and exploring. He wanted to climb on all the things! + +The second friend was much more gentle. She was more calm, thoughtful and creative. She wanted to colour and make things. + +The friends shared the space, giving each other time to do all the things that they wanted to do. Sometimes they chased each other and laughed. Other times, they sat together and made different things out of paper and pens. + +The friends had a lot of fun. They learnt that sharing the space was more fun than anything else. They got to be creative, active and explore together. It was the best adventure ever! +Once upon a time there was a pretty banana. It was a yellow colour and it had a little tail. The banana wanted to be free. + +One day, a special bird flew down and landed on the banana. The bird said “If you can trust me, I can take you far away to a place you have never seen before.†The banana said “OK!†+ +The bird held on to the banana with its beak and flew away. The banana was very high up in the sky and saw lots of different things. The banana felt free and happy. + +Finally, the bird released the banana somewhere far away with lots of other bananas. The banana was so excited to be free and with lots of other pretty bananas. It danced around with joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna who loved to explore. One day, Anna set out on an adventure. She walked and walked until she found a frame. It had a picture in it, but it was too cold outside to look at it. Anna put on her jacket and when she walked back to the frame, she noticed it was so full of beautiful colors. Anna smiled and set the frame down in the grass. She ran back home to tell her family about the beautiful frame. Every day, Anna would come back to the frame to admire its beauty. She even decorated it with flowers. Anna and her family visited the frame often, and it was never cold again! +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy who had a lovely little boy. He was only three years old, but he loved to run, play and laugh. One day, mummy and daddy allowed the little boy to brush his own teeth. He was so excited! He picked up his new toothbrush, dipped it in the toothpaste, and scrubbed and scrubbed his little teeth until they sparkled. + +Afterwards, mummy and daddy told him he'd done a good job and gave him lots of cuddles. He felt so proud! Every day after that, mummy and daddy allowed him to brush his teeth all by himself. The little boy thought his beautiful smile was the loveliest thing in the world. And mummy and daddy thought so too. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl. She was very hungry. She wanted to find food. + +So she went to a special place. She tried to find something to eat there. But she couldn't find anything. + +Then she saw a man. He had lots of food. The little girl wanted the food. + +She bravely tried to ask the man for some food. "Please sir, can I have some food? I am very hungry!" + +The man smiled at the little girl. He gave her some food. She ate it quickly. + +The little girl was very happy. She thanked the man for the food and left the place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Mia saw a key on the ground and thought it looked interesting. She picked it up and shook it. It made a jingling sound, which made her smile. + +Mia decided to try and find where the key belonged. She thought and thought, but couldn't think of anywhere. She went over to her mom and asked her what it might be for. Her mom said that it might be the key to a treasure box. Mia was very excited and she imagined all of the wonderful things she could find if she opened it. + +Mia went to the backyard and found a box with a big lock. She tried her key, and it fit! She slowly opened the box and there was a hidden surprise inside. It was a jar of spicy candy. Mia smiled, grabbed the candy and began to eat it. It was the best thing she had ever tasted! + +Mia was so happy. She wrapped the key in special, sparkly paper and hid it in her room just in case she ever needed it again. From that day on, she always remembered to keep looking for the key to unlocking hidden surprises. +John was feeling sad. He had done something he shouldn't have. He got some ice cream without asking first. He loved the ice cream, but now he was starting to regret it. + +John wanted to make it right, so he decided to buy some ice cream for his Mom. He went to the fair and he found the fairest ice cream ever. He bought it and he took it home. + +John gave the ice cream to his Mom. She was so happy and she gave John a big hug. That made John feel better. But he also still felt a bit of regret in his heart. + +John realised that it was okay to make mistakes sometimes, but it was also important to say sorry and try to make it right. He was happy that he had managed to fix his mistake and make his Mom happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a lion who loved roaring. He roamed around the jungle looking for something special. He came across a mountain and decided to climb it. When he got to the top, he saw a big pile of laundry! He had never seen so much laundry before. + +He thought it was a very successful idea, so he wanted to help. He started to pick up and fold the clothes. When he was finished, he put all the clothes in a big stack and roared! He was so proud. + +All the other animals in the jungle noticed the big pile of laundry and the roaring. They came to see what was going on. When they arrived, they saw the lion and applauded him for his successful laundry pile. + +The lion was so happy that he started roaring, and all the animals joined in with him. Everyone had a lot of fun making a big roar. + +The lion was very proud and made sure to continue folding laundry every day! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He loved hearing people hum and whistle and tap out rhythms on the floor. Music made Jack so happy. + +One day Jack noticed something strange. Every day, he could hear the same charmings sounds coming from the same place. He didn't know what they were, so he decided to go exploring. + +When he got there, he saw a room full of animals. They were all eating and singing in perfect harmony. Jack was so amazed. + +A kind woman in the room told him that the animals needed to be fed. So every day, she comes and feeds them. While she does this, the animals make music and sing together in rhythm. + +Jack loves going to this room, and now he goes every day to listen to the animals. Music is wonderful! +Once upon a time, there was a powerful missle. Everywhere it went, it made things very loud. + +One day, the missile wasn't happy. The bi +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to feel cool. He went to a pool and splashed and played in the water. It was so fun that he kept going back. + +One day he decided to do a foolish thing. Instead of going in safely, he jumped in the pool head first! He was so scared, he couldn't move! But finally, he felt brave and he swam to the edge. + +He was relieved and happy to be out of the pool, but he learned his lesson. He knew he had been foolish and would always be careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a shy broccoli. He was a small broccoli and lived in a big garden. He didn't like to talk to the other vegetables in the garden. + +One day, he spotted something shiny and he went to see what it was. It was a shiny medal! He got excited and wanted the medal. But then he remembered he was too shy to go get it. + +Suddenly, he got an idea. He ran to the other vegetables and asked them to join him. He asked them to help him get the medal. + +The vegetables agreed and they all joined him. With the help of his friends, he managed to get the medal! They all cheered and celebrated. + +From then on, the broccoli was no longer shy and often joined the vegetables for fun activities. He was so happy to have made so many friends. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who was very nervous. All day he hopped around looking for food. Then, he came across a tasty, juicy bug. He was so excited that he forgot how nervous he was and quickly ate the bug. Feeling full, he hopped on to look for more food. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He felt scared and was very nervous again. He saw a big bird and knew he had to hide. He quickly hopped into the water and swam away. He stayed there until the bird had gone. Then, he hopped out and looked for more food. He found a fat, juicy beetle. Again, he forgot how scared he was and ate the beetle. He was so satisfied that he went back to his pond to take a nap. +Once there was a girl named Amy. She loved playing outside with plants. One day, while she was looking at a special plant, she heard someone yell. Amy felt scared and looked around. She saw a big animal near the plant. It was an interesting looking animal. She had never seen it before, so she yelled. The animal started to run away and Amy felt happy. She continued looking at the plant, feeling glad that she saw the interesting animal. +Maria was a popular girl in school and she loved to go grocery shopping with her mom. Every weekend they acted like it was an adventure. They would go to the store and explore all the different shelves and see what new things they could find. + +Her mom always said, 'Look! Let's try this new cereal!'. Maria was never sure what to pick, so she just looked around and smiled. One day there was a special on a popular juice so Maria had to act fast. She quickly grabbed two and headed to the check out. + +At the check out Maria was very excited. She didn't realize how much fun grocery shopping could be. She walked with her head held high, holding her mom's hand and the two juice bottles in the other. All around people noticed how popular she was looking and complimented her mom on a job well done. +John saw a strange pattern on the wall. He reached out and touched it and it started to tremble. John was scared and stepped back. + +Just then an old, bald man appeared. He shouted at John and waved his arms around. John was so scared he started to tremble even more. + +The old bald man stepped forward and put his arms around John. He said in a gentle voice, "It's alright, I won't hurt you". + +John smiled. He liked the old man and his kindness. The old man said, "I see you like the pattern on the wall. You know, it's special and you can use it to make wonderful things." + +John felt excited. He and the old man talked and laughed as they discovered how to use the pattern. John was no longer scared, the old man had helped him to find joy in something new. +Once upon a time there was a thick forest. In the middle of the forest there was a deep, dark well. One day a little girl was walking in the forest and she saw the well. She was curious, so she walked closer to take a look. She saw that somebody put something in the well. It was a box. + +The little girl wanted to know what was in the box, so she took it out. Inside the box was a teddy bear. The bear was old and it looked like no one wanted it anymore. So the little girl decided she would bury it. + +The little girl found a spot in the forest and carefully placed the bear in the ground. She carefully put some dirt on top and then said a few kind words to the bear. Then she took a big rock and placed it on the spot. The little girl had buried the bear. + +The little girl left the forest feeling sad, but happy at the same time. She had buried the bear so that it would be safe. And she knew that the thick forest would keep the bear safe forever. +Once upon a time there was a great big tree. Every morning, the tree would whisper secrets to the wind. The wind would take the secrets and fly away. All around the tree were lots of stamps. One particular stamp was very special. It was so special it sparkled in the sun. + +The sparkly stamp was called the Magic Stamp. The Magic Stamp could make all kinds of wishes come true. Every evening, the tree would whisper to the Magic Stamp and tell it secrets. + +One day, a little boy was walking past the great tree when he heard it whisper. He stopped to listen. The tree whispered, "If you find the Magic Stamp, make a wish and it will come true". The boy looked around, but he couldn't see the stamp. He searched and searched until he spied it's sparkle in the dirt. He quickly picked it up. + +The little boy was excited. He whispered a secret wish and then rubbed the sparkly Magic Stamp. What do you think happened next? His wish came true! +Once there was a man called Paul. He loved golf and set out early one morning to practice on the golf course. Paul hit the golf ball far and it landed on top of a tree. He was embarrassed because he thought everyone was watching him. + +Paul looked up, but no one was there except for a bird. He was relieved, but still wanted to get the golf ball. He set out to get a ladder, but the ground was too soft to set it up. Paul looked around and spotted a bucket. + +He put the bucket on the ground and set it up to reach the golf ball. He climbed up and carefully grabbed it. Paul was so happy! Now he could finish his golf practice without feeling embarrassed. +Once there was a boy, who was very thoughtful. Everyday, he would take a walk in the park to think of new ideas. + +One day, he was walking and he noticed a bubble sitting on top of a pond. It was very beautiful so the boy decided to stay a while and watch the bubble. + +Every minute, the bubble grew larger and larger. The boy was amazed and he wanted to see the bubble increase even more. For the rest of the day, he watched the bubble increase - it got bigger and bigger until it was the size of a baseball! + +The boy was so happy he had taken the time to think about the bubble. Being thoughtful was worth it! +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn cow. She liked to roll around in the meadow all day long. All the other animals would laugh as she rolled around, but she didn't mind. + +One day, the cow was rolling around in the meadow when she came to a big hill. She looked at the hill and decided to try to roll up it. So, she started to roll up the hill as fast as she could. + +The cow rolled and rolled, but eventually she started to slow down. The hill was too hard for her to roll up. She was very frustrated and kept rolling and rolling. + +The cow was very determined, she would not give up. She rolled and rolled and finally, she made it to the top of the hill. The other animals cheered for her and she felt very proud of herself. She had done it! +Once there was a jolly bear. He was always looking for ways to help his friends. One day he decided to go pick some celery. He asked his friend Rabbit to come along and help. Rabbit hopped around gathering celery while Bear carefully put it in his basket. Rabbit was so excited to be helping Bear and he laughed with joy. Together they gathered enough celery to make a delicious salad. Bear was so grateful for his friend's help. With Rabbit's help, he was able to make a jolly dinner with all the celery. Everyone enjoyed it very much and thanked Bear for the delicious meal. Bear was happy to be able to help his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a lamp. It was so very important! Everyone needed the lamp to see in the dark. But one night, the lamp was not working. No one could see. + +The people asked a witch for help. The witch said, "I may be able to help you find the lamp." She waved her wand and said, "Let there be light!" + +Then, magically a light appeared. It was the lamp! Everyone cheered and praised the witch for helping them find the lamp. From that day forward, the lamp was always taken care of. It was so very important! +Once upon a time, there was a lazy pipe. It sat all alone, not making any noise at all. + +One day, a friendly lady saw the pipe and felt sorry for it. She wanted to comfort it and make it feel better. So she pulled up a chair and started talking to the pipe. + +She told the pipe that everything was going to be okay and that she would always be there for it. She gave it lots of hugs and kind words. + +The pipe felt a lot better after the friendly lady had talked to it and given it some comfort. From that day on, it never felt lonely or lazy again. +Once upon a time, there was a very fast bunny. He could run and jump very fast. But one day, the bunny got scared! He saw a big spear. It was coming right towards him! So the bunny ran away very quickly. He could feel the spear getting closer and closer. But the bunny was too fast. He escaped the spear! He kept running and running, getting farther and farther away. Eventually, the bunny reached safety. He was safe and relieved. The bunny had escaped! +Once upon a time there was a princess. She kept a special journal hidden away. Every day, she ran her finger along the sharp edge of the book. She loved how the paper felt. She wrote all her secrets in the journal and kept it safe. + +One day, the princess decided to go for a walk in the woods. As she was exploring, she heard an owl hoot in the tree. She looked up and noticed something shiny. She reached up and grabbed it. It was her journal! + +The princess was so excited. She hugged the book close to her and ran back home. Back at home, she tucked the journal into a safe place, so it wouldn't get lost again. From then on, the princess made sure her journal stayed hidden away. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown caterpillar. He wanted to find some friends to play with. So, he set out on a journey through the meadow. Everywhere he looked, he found animals but none of them wanted to play with him. + +The brown caterpillar felt sad and all alone. + +Suddenly, he spotted a big butterfly fluttering around. He decided to follow her and the butterfly flew from flower to flower. The brown caterpillar followed as best he could, but his little legs couldn't keep up. + +Finally, the butterfly eventually stopped at a big, bright yellow flower and said "hello!" + +The brown caterpillar found some other caterpillars under the petals of the flower and the butterfly said "these are your friends!" + +The caterpillars had fun playing together and the butterfly stayed to watch them. They ran around and partied all day. + +At the end of the day they all said goodbye and the butterfly and the little brown caterpillar parted ways, but the caterpillar was so happy he was no longer alone! +Once upon a time, there was a cave. It was very unusual. Inside lived two people. One was called Jack and the other was Sammy. They both liked the cave very much. + +Every day, Jack and Sammy would do special tasks. They would go out together and look for things to complete. On some days, they would find things like sticks, stones and leaves. On other days, they might find unusual things like strange and shiny stones. Each time they found something, they would work together to complete it. + +At the end of each day, they felt very proud. They had worked together to complete all kinds of unusual things. Jack and Sammy often smiled at each other and said they had the best time together in their special cave. +Once upon a time there was a special girl called Alice. Every night, Alice used to go to sleep at seven o'clock. When the sun rose in the morning it used to wake Alice up. + +Alice was known for being kind, helpful and patient. She was also very brave too! Her friends and family loved her for all the special values she had. + +One day, Alice woke up feeling very excited. She had a deep feeling that today was going to be a special day. She quickly got dressed and ran outside to explore. + +Alice went walking through the park and she came across an old tree standing all alone. Under the tree was a beautiful box with a bright purple ribbon wrapped around it. + +Alice carefully opened the box and inside she found a glimmering necklace with a note attached. The note said: "Your bravery is deeply valued". + +Alice was so happy that she twirled around in circles with excitement. She was so thankful to know how much she was appreciated. She put the necklace on and, ever since then, she had never forgotten all the special values she had. +Adam was playing with his toys in the living room when he noticed an ashtray on the table. He had never seen an ashtray before, so he asked his mom what it was. She told him it was something to put cigarette butts in. Adam was embarrassed because he didn't know what it was, but his mom was so lovely and told him it was okay. She explained that it was something grown-ups use and showed him how it worked. + +Adam really loved the ashtray and asked his mom if he could bring it to playtime at school. She told him that ashtrays weren't toys, but that he could draw a picture of it if he wanted to. Adam thought that was a lovely idea, so he set about drawing the ashtray. + +When it was time for playtime, Adam proudly showed off his drawing and explained what the ashtray was for. His classmates were really interested and impressed. Nobody had ever seen an ashtray before and Adam was relieved - nobody had to feel embarrassed like he did. He was thrilled that he had learnt something new and he enjoyed teaching his friends all about the ashtray. +Once upon a time, there was a big spider. It had lots of silky cobwebs all around its home. The spider wanted to make the cobwebs even bigger so it could live in a nice and cozy home. + +The spider saw an ant walking past and it had an idea. It urged the ant to help make the cobwebs bigger. The ant said it was happy to help and it went to work. + +The ant worked so hard! It spun more and more cobwebs until the spider's home was very big. The spider was so happy and thanked the ant for its hard work. + +From then on, the spider and the ant were good friends and they played together in the cobwebs every day. +It was a cold, icy day and Tommy and his team were playing outside. They were running around and having fun when suddenly, Tommy slipped and began to slide down the hill. He was getting closer and closer to the pond at the bottom and there was nothing he could do. + +Tommy started to panic. He screamed for help and his team ran to the edge of the pond. They all reached out their hands, trying to catch Tommy before he fell in. But they were too late. Tommy slid right into the icy pond and the water was freezing. + +But Tommy's team didn't give up. One of them jumped into the pond, grabbed Tommy, and then the others helped pull them both out. Tommy was shivering and his team wrapped him up in blankets. In the end, everyone was safe and Tommy was grateful for his team. +Once there was a cute little tiger. He lived in the jungle and he was very strong. Every day he would go out to the river to drink and play in the water. + +One day, he was struggling to get a tasty treat from the top of a tree. He jumped and jumped, but it was just too high for him to reach. He kept struggling until he got tired. + +Then, he saw a bird in the tree. She had the treat in her beak. The tiger was so excited! He tried to get the treat, but the bird wouldn't give it to him. + +The little tiger struggled and struggled, but in the end he was not able to get the treat. The bird flew away with the treat, and the tiger was sad. He went back to the river by himself and played in the water. Although he didn't get the treat, at least he was still happy and strong. +Once there was a girl who was very adventurous. She loved to explore and try new things. One day she went to the store and found lots of colourful fruit. She didn't understand what the fruit was and was eager to find out. + +The girl told her mom the colourful fruit. Her mom said they were apples and oranges. The girl was excited and carefully picked an apple and an orange from the store. She took them home and ate them. They were very tasty! + +The girl had a lot of fun trying the fruit. She learned something new about something different. Now she understands that apples and oranges are types of fruit. She'll continue to be adventurous as she explores the world around her. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and full of curiosity. One day, Lucy was outside playing in her garden when she had a strange urge. She blinked and saw something mysterious. + +It was a beautiful fairy! It had shimmery wings and it was floating in the air. Lucy was so excited she couldn't believe her eyes. She blinked again and the fairy was gone. + +Lucy kept blinking, trying to make the fairy come back but nothing happened. She wondered if she'd ever see the fairy again. Lucy went inside, daydreaming about the mysterious fairy she had seen in her garden. +Once upon a time there was an original jug. He loved growing things! Every day he would take a walking around, looking for something to grow. + +One day, he stumbled upon some special seeds. He carefully planted them in the ground and watered them with the water from inside his jug. Every day he would come back and watch them grow. + +Soon enough, the seeds grew into something beautiful - bright pink and yellow flowers! The jug was so proud of what he had grown. + +He continued his routine, watering and caring for the flowers until one day, something amazing happened. The flowers bloomed, forming the most stunning rainbow of colours! + +The jug was so delighted that he had grown something so wonderful. He was so proud that he proudly kept the flowers and his original jug nearby him always. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was feeling very lonely. He didn't have any friends to play with, so he went for a walk in the woods. + +As he walked along, he stumbled on a pipe. He had never seen one before and he was curious. He picked it up and inspected it. He looked and prodded and shook it around, trying to figure out what it was for. + +The next thing he knew, a magical melody suddenly filled the air. He stopped and looked around, but he didn't see anyone. He realized that the music was coming from the pipe! + +He was so amazed and happy, he began to dance around with his pipe and make music all by himself. The magical melody filled the air and all his loneliness disappeared. He kept his pipe with him and continued on his journey, always making music and never feeling lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess named Ella. She was very kind and always looked for ways to make the people around her happy. One day, Ella went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, she saw a shiny diamond lying on the ground. It was very sparkly and pretty. Ella went to pick up the diamond, but noticed it was very dirty. She tried to clean it off, but could not. + +Then Ella met a friendly lady who offered to help her make the diamond sparkly again. The lady taught Ella a magical secret, to make dirty things clean. Ella did what the lady said, and soon the diamond was as sparkly as before. + +The lady was very happy and offered to give Ella the diamond as a reward. Ella was very thankful, and the diamond sparkled in the light. From then on, Princess Ella always remembered to be kind and help those in need. +Once there was a very hairy piano. It was covered in lots of fur and it was very messy. + +One day a girl came over to the piano. She was going to clean it. She grabbed things like a cloth and a brush. She worked very hard. + +Finally, after lots of scrubbing, the piano was clean. All the fur was gone and it was shiny. + +The girl was happy and so was the piano. The girl sat down and played a song. It sounded so beautiful! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jenny. She was very happy and loved to smile. One day, Jenny went to the park with her mummy. + +She saw lots of other children playing on the slippery slide. She wanted to play too! Jenny's mummy gave her some purple money, so she could buy a ticket to slide. Jenny was so excited, she ran to the slide right away. + +When Jenny got to the top of the slide, she pushed off and quickly went whooshing down! The purple money meant Jenny could slide again and again and again. She loved it! + +At the end of the day, Jenny was so tired but she had had lots of fun. She thanked her mummy for the purple money, and they went home. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a chubby ant. He lived all alone in a small hut in the middle of the forest. Every day he would go out and search for food. One day, as he was walking, he realized he was lost. He could not find his way home. He started to cry and became very scared. + +All of a sudden, he heard a voice. It said "little ant, don't be scared". He looked up and saw a friendly rabbit. The rabbit asked him why he was crying and he told her he was lost and could not find his way home. The rabbit said she could help the little chubby ant find his way home. + +Grateful, the ant followed the rabbit through the forest. After a few minutes, the ant realized he was almost home. The rabbit walked him to the doorstep of his hut, waved goodbye, and continued on her way. + +When the ant went inside his hut, he was so happy. He learned a very important lesson. With courage and determination, he had realized he could find his way home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Peter. He was very obedient, and loved playing games. Every day he would go outside to play with his friends. + +One day Peter was playing tag, and he was running very fast. Suddenly he slipped on the grass and fell down. He felt embarrassed and embarrassed people around were laughing at him. + +He quickly got up and took a deep breath. He asked his friends if they wanted to play a different game - hide and seek. They eagerly agreed and the game started. + +Peter was very good at the game and quickly found his friends. To make it a bit harder for them, he decided to hide on a tall tree. He was careful as he climbed up so that he wouldn't slip again. + +They couldn't see him, but Peter had to be careful not to slip back down. Eventually, the game was over and Peter descended from the tree very carefully. + +All the children were very happy and they were thankful to Peter for being so obedient and playing a fun game with them. +Once upon a time, there was a cat. The cat was very important. Every day, it would write in a special book. Everyone thought it was very special. + +One day, the cat found a new friend. It was a little girl. The girl was three years old and loved to learn. The cat taught her how to write. + +The cat wrote words in the book and the girl wrote too. They wrote all sorts of words in the book, like dog and boat. Soon, the girl was writing as good as the cat! + +The cat and the girl became great friends. Every day, they would write new words in the book. It was so fun! + +The girl was very thankful for the cat because it had taught her how to write. Writing was very important and the cat helped her to learn. They were best friends forever! +One day, Johnny was playing outside in his backyard. It was hot outside, but he didn't mind. He loved to enjoy the sunshine and explore the outdoors. + +He noticed there was a tip of ice cream by the tree. He thought it was strange and wondered how it got there. Johnny was so excited and couldn't wait to eat it! He licked it, and it was delicious. Johnny really enjoyed it. + +He thought he should show it to his mom. When Johnny went to tell his mom, she said the ice cream was too hot for him to eat. Johnny was sad that he couldn't enjoy anymore ice cream. But he was still happy that he got to have some. +Little Tommy was very excited. He had a new book and he couldn't wait to read it. He sat down on the rug, opened the book and started to read. Then he noticed a little pale ghost standing beside him. + +Tommy was scared, but he kept reading. He spoke softly to the ghost and asked why it was there. The ghost told him that it was a special ghost and it liked to read too. + +Tommy kept reading and the ghost kept reading along. They read for a long time. Soon, the ghost got tired. It said goodbye to Tommy and disappeared. + +Tommy smiled. He realized that reading was even more fun with a ghost! He was happy he got to share a special moment with his new friend. +Once, there was a girl called Jane. Jane was very selfish. She never shared anything with anyone. One day, Jane went for a walk in nature. She saw some yummy looking berries and picked them to taste them. They were so sweet and delicious that Jane wanted to keep all the berries for herself so that nobody else could taste them. But when she looked around, she noticed a rabbit who was also looking for something to eat. Jane thought about the rabbit and how sad the little creature must be not to have something to eat. So she decided to share the berries with it. She offered some of the berries to the rabbit and it was so happy to have something to eat! Jane smiled as she watched the rabbit eating, she realised that it felt really good to give something of hers to someone else. She decided that from then on, she wouldn't be selfish with her things any more. +Once there was a bell. It was small and round and shiny. Every day the bell would ring. It was so loud! + +One day the bell needed more fuel. It needed something to make it ring louder. So it's owner gave it some mild fuel. + +The bell was so excited. It never rang so loudly before! It was happy to be able to ring so loud. Everyone around could hear it. They knew that something special was happening. + +The bell kept on ringing for hours and hours. The mild fuel had made it so much stronger. Everyone celebrated with the bell and its loud ringing. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was so excited because it was blueberry picking day and she was allowed to go! She put on her little pink hat and skipped off to the patch. She was so happy to find an incredible amount of ripe blueberries. She picked and picked, until her basket was filled to the brim. + +Back home, she was ready to enjoy the blueberries. She washed a few berries and popped them in her mouth. They were so juicy and sweet! She couldn't believe how delicious they tasted and she smiled from ear to ear. + +The girl wanted to make something special with the blueberries so she got to work. She made some blueberry muffins and a blueberry pie. Everything smelled so yummy! + +When her family tasted her creations, their faces lit up with joy. They all thought the treats were incredible! Everyone was so proud of the little girl and gave her a huge hug. + +The girl was filled with pride and even wider smiles. She knew that blueberry picking day had been a success and she couldn't wait to go back next year. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Peter. He was always looking for an adventure. +One day, Peter went outside and saw a huge armchair. He wanted to catch it. He tried and tried but the armchair was tough! He worried and worried, but he had a plan. + +Peter remembered his string from inside. He tied it around the armchair and used it to pull the armchair to his house. After lots of work, Peter finally caught the armchair! + +Peter was so happy he could sit in the armchair and go on exciting adventures. He made it his new spot to think of ideas and relax after playing. + +The End +Once there was an animal who liked to crawl. He was yellow and small. He lived in a quiet and sunny forest. + +The animal crawled under the waterlilies in the lake and around the trees in the meadow. He enjoyed the smell of the blooming flowers and the sight of the little dragonflies flying above him. + +One day he came across a big yellow flower in the meadow. He thought it was so beautiful that he crawled all the way to the top to get a closer look. But when he got there, he got stuck! + +He was stuck on the flower for a long time until he saw a friendly butterfly. The butterfly gently flew around the flower and helped the animal to climb down. The animal was so happy to be free and could carry on with his crawling adventures. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who lived on a ranch. Every day he would carry things around the ranch to do his chores. He was very creative and he thought of new ideas to work his ranch. + +One day he decided to carry some animals to his ranch. He put a few chickens, a cow and a horse into a pen. He also put some hay in a little barn. + +The farmer was happy. He was excited to see the animals on his ranch. He wanted to be more creative and make more things. He thought of a garden and planted some vegetables. + +The farmer was so proud of his new ranch. He would go outside every day and care for the animals. He was so creative with his ideas and he enjoyed the new things on the ranch. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. Sally's life was fancy because she lived in a big house with lots of things to explore. One day she wanted to reverse her life. She asked her mom if this was possible, and her mom said, yes, it was. + +So Sally went to the attic, and there she found a magic door. She opened the mysterious door and stepped inside. On the other side she was in a completely different place. She saw a forest and lots of animals. + +She was excited and quickly realized that she had reversed her life! She smiled and explored the new world she was in. She found a friendly rabbit to play with and marveled at the beauty of the woods. She decided she would stay here forever and never reverse her life again. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl called Lily. On her birthday she was excited, because she was given a sparkling new boot! It was beauitful and perfect for her. + +Lily decided to display her new boot around town. She ran as fast as she could, bleeping and blooping her boot everywhere. + +Whenever the people of the town saw her, they smiled at the amazing display of her new boot! They said it was beautiful, and gifted Lily kindly said thank you. + +Every day, Lily would show off her boot, with a big smile on her face. The people of the town were happy to see her wonderful display. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish. It was a very nice green fish. Every day, the fish would swim through the ocean and twist and turn around the rocks and plants. One day, the little fish felt something strange starting to happen. It began to twist. It started to twist faster and faster. As it twisted its body, its colors began to change. The little fish was surprised! Soon, it was a deep, beautiful green color. The little fish was so excited that it kept on twisting and turning around. It wanted to show the other sea creatures its new look. The little fish was now the most beautiful green fish in the sea! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lola who loved to read poems. She thought that poems were so cool! Every day, Lola read a new poem in her house. + +One day, Lola decided to take her cool poem with her to the park. When she arrived, she saw a small bird perched in a nearby tree. Lola said the poem out loud and the little bird seemed to recognize it. + +The bird started to sing the poem back to Lola. Lola was so surprised! She couldn't believe that the bird had recognized the poem. Lola and the bird sang the poem together and became friends. + +From then on, Lola continued to read her cool poems every day and the little bird listened. It was a very special bond that Lola and the bird shared. +Once there was a little girl called Bea who was three years old. Mama said it was time to go to the park and Bea was so excited! On the way to the park, Bea saw a stranger. He was a tall man with a friendly smile. Bea wanted to say hello, but Mama said he was a stranger and she needed to manage. + +When they arrived at the park, Bea saw lots of delicious things to eat! There was a sausage in a bun, a big ice-cream and an orange juice. Bea was so excited, she just wanted to try them all! On the way home, Bea saw the same stranger again. He waved and said hello and Bea managed to say hello back shyly. Mama was proud of her. + +When they arrived home, Mama had made a delicious dinner for them both. It was pasta with meatballs! Bea said it was the best dinner ever and Mama said that management was a very important lesson to learn. + +Bea was so happy and content that night. She had managed to say hello to a stranger and she had eaten a delicious dinner. It had been a wonderful day! +John and his mom were walking in the park. John spotted a big mushroom. He was so excited that he ran over to it. +John asked his mom if he could pick the mushroom. She said yes and smiled. Carefully, John bent down and gently tore the mushroom off the ground. +He was so grateful that he could pick the mushroom and he was even more excited to eat it. +John's mom made an omelet for John using the mushroom. They both enjoyed their meal together. +John was so thankful for the mushroom and he thanked his mom for the delicious omelet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted a special treat - shrimp! But shrimp was very expensive, which made the little girl unhappy. She asked her mom if they could buy some shrimp, but her mom said no, because it was too costly. + +The little girl was disappointed, but she wanted shrimp very badly, so she demanded her mom to get it. Her mom, however, didn't want to spend so much money. She had an idea - she decided to take the little girl to the nearby market, where she found cheap shrimp. + +The little girl was thrilled to find cheap shrimp, and she joyfully welcomed them home. Her mom cooked them with lots of yummy spices and the little girl ate all of the delicious shrimp until she was satisfied. The little girl was so happy with the cheap shrimp that she demanded her mom to cook them again the next day. + +The little girl was so happy with her delicious shrimp treat, and never forgot the lesson of demanding for what she wanted! +Molly and her dog were in the park. They were sitting on the grass and Molly was laughing at a joke. Suddenly, a bird flew over and landed in a tree nearby. Molly saw a birdcage on the ground and had an idea. She grabbed the birdcage and tried to fit it around the bird. It was a perfect fit! Molly laughed and joked as she watched the bird fly away. She and her dog started walking again, her hand still holding the birdcage. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and she had a daddy. Daddy was very special to Lucy. Every day he would come home from work and give Lucy a big hug and a kiss. Lucy always remembered these special cuddles. + +One day, Lucy said to her dad: “Let's go on an adventure. Daddy!â€. Daddy smiled and said that would be very fun. So, they put on their shoes and headed outside. + +They went to the park where everything was easy. Daddy helped Lucy on the swings and she squealed with delight as she flew high into the air! Then, they went down the slide together, giggling all the way. After that, they went for an ice-cream and then went home for tea. + +Lucy will always remember the days she spent with her daddy. She never knew that adventures could be so much fun and so easy! +Once upon a time there was a fair girl who had a special scarf. Every night before she went to bed, she put on her scarf and wondered where it had come from. She asked her mom what the story was behind the special scarf, but her mom said that she would have to wait until she was a bit older to find out. + +The girl didn't understand, but she still put on the scarf every night before sleep. She finally fell asleep and had a dream about a magical fairy who flew around with a sparkly wand. The fairy said that the scarf was a special gift, meant for the girl alone. + +The girl woke up happy with the dream and even happier with her special scarf. She wore it during the day, too, and ever since then, the scarf has been a reminder of the fair girl's special magical dream. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Timmy and he had a special toy. It was a toy boat with a sail. He loved to play with it and sail it down the stream. + +One day, Timmy wanted to go to the park with his boat. He got all ready to go and put the boat into his basket. But when he tried to carry the basket, it was too heavy. He couldn't carry it all by himself. + +So, he asked his Dad to help him. His Dad took the basket, and he tied it onto the back of his bike. Timmy was so excited. + +He and his Dad rode to the park. When they got there, Timmy tasted a special treat. He ate a big, ripe apple that was picked fresh from the tree. It tasted sweet and juicy. + +But then, they noticed something. The apple was spoiled! They had to throw it away and get a new one. + +Timmy and his Dad were so sad, but they had a fun time at the park anyway. They sailed the boat and had a picnic. It was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a generous structure. It was loved by all the animals, who would often leave it to go and explore. One day, a little dog named Sam left the structure to find some food. He was gone for a very long time, and the other animals had begun to worry. + +Finally, Sam came back to the structure with many tasty treats! The animals were so happy to see him again and thanked him for being so generous. From that day on, Sam loved to leave the structure to go on adventures and bring back treats for his friends. + +The End. +Maggie had a bitter cold. Her head felt hot and her nose was runny. She stayed in bed all day, feeling too sick to play. + +Maggie's mom knew what to do. She went to the store and bought a special trip. It was for healing. + +Maggie's mom gave her the healing trip. She put one drop on Maggie's tongue and rubbed it into her forehead. + +Maggie felt better almost immediately. The bitter trip was helping her body heal. Soon she was well and ready to start playing again! +Once upon a time there was an egg. The egg was quite big. It had a number on it. The number was six. Every day, the egg would roll away. One day, the egg rolled to a man. The man was a bit funny-looking. He was very bitter. + +The man said to the egg, "Hey! Come here, little egg! I can help you no matter your number!" The egg was scared, but it rolled over to the man anyways. + +The man picked up the egg and put it in a pot. Inside the pot, he added some water and put it on the stove. He said to the egg: "I'm making you something very special!" + +Soon, the pot was boiling. The man took the egg out of the pot. He cracked the egg open, and it had turned into a delicious scrambled egg! The egg was so thankful and happy that the bitter man had helped it. + +The man said, "You should always be proud of your number no matter what!" The egg nodded and went off to find its friends. The end! +Once upon a time there was a big open classroom. Inside were lots of kids. They were painting, drawing, and playing with toys. + +The kids were having lots of fun. They laughed and smiled. Then it was time to finish. + +The kids put away their toys and the teacher said goodbye. Everyone waved as they left the classroom. + +The classroom was now quiet and empty. All of the toys and paintings were put away and the classroom was open. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a brave pig. The pig was very curious and always wanted to explore new places. Every morning the pig said, "Today I'm going to be brave!" + +The pig walked to the edge of the forest. When he got there, he stopped and said, "I won't be scared". Then he pushed through the tall grass and found a pond. The pond was so big and shiny! + +The pig took a deep breath and said, "I'm going in!". Then he leaped into the water. He swam and danced around for a while, then got out and shook the water off. But the pond was so big that the pig wanted to swim some more. + +So he said, "I'm going back in!" He repeated this every day and swam and danced in the pond until the sun went down. + +The brave pig smiled and said, "I'm glad I was brave today!" +Once upon a time, there was a tank. It was a big tank that was filled with water. + +One day, the tank had a gentle swish and a fish swam into it! The fish swam around the tank and played with the other fish. + +But soon, the fish looked tired. He needed to finish his swim and take a rest. So, he swam to the top of the tank and looked around. Then he finished his swim and found a nice place to rest. + +The fish rested in the tank all day. When night came, he started swimming again! He finished his swim with a gentle splash before resting again. + +The fish swam and rested in the tank every day, until one day he swam away and never returned. The other fish in the tank missed him, but they knew he needed to finish his adventure. + +The end. +Tim was a young boy who loved to eat. One day, his mum brought him some food. He sat down and looked at the plate. It smelled hot, so he knew it was fresh. He was excited to taste the food. + +He picked up the spoon and dipped it into the food. He put some in his mouth. It was hot! He didn't like it. He put the spoon down and reached for his drink to take a sip. It was normal, so it cooled down his mouth. He was ready to try the food again. + +He picked up the spoon and tasted the food once more. This time it was better. He smiled, as he enjoyed the dish. He ate some more, and before he knew it, he had finished the plate. He was so happy that he liked the food that his mum had made him. He would definitely come back for more! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Tess. Every day Tess would go and play with her toys in her back garden. One day, as she played, a nosy looking dog came into the garden. Tess had never seen this dog before, so she was very excited and rushed over to stroke it. + +The dog was very friendly and followed her around the garden, nibbling at her toes. In the corner of the garden was a old basket, with a label on it saying "Do not spoil." Tess didn't understand what the label meant, so she picked up the basket and tipped it out onto the grass. + +Inside the basket were lots of treats. The dog started to eat them all, and got so excited that it started running around the garden and digging mud! Tess laughed and laughed, as the dog spoiled all of the treats. + +When the dog had finished all of the treats it ran away into the woods, leaving behind a big, muddy mess. Tess knew she had to clean it up, so she grabbed her broom and started to sweep up the soiled food. + +Tess learnt her lesson that day - always read the label before spoiling something! +Once there was a friendly bear called Bear. He liked to feed himself lots of yummy food. He especially liked honey. Every morning he would make sure to find some honey. + +One day he saw a big victory parade in the town. He was curious, so he followed the parade. He saw a lot of people singing and dancing and having fun. He wanted to join in the fun too. + +Bear asked one of the people why they were having a victory parade. They told him that they won a game and they were celebrating their victory. Bear then asked if he could join them. They said yes, and they gave Bear a big hug. + +The people took Bear to the river and taught him an old victory song. Everyone was singing, and Bear joined in too. Suddenly a harmless bird came to the river and joined in the singing. They all fed the bird some honey and it sang even louder! + +Everyone had lots of fun singing and dancing. Bear was so happy to join the victory parade. The parade soon ended, but the memories of the fun they had would always stay with Bear. +Once there was a little boy named Jimmy who was feeling very scared. He had to go to the doctor and it made him feel worried. The nurse saw his scared face and came over to help. She bent down and whispered softly to him, "Don't worry Jimmy, I will look after you." + +The nurse was so kind and friendly that Jimmy felt a little bit better. She showed him all the fascinating things in the doctor's office and made him feel much less scared. + +When it came time for the doctor to check him, Jimmy started to cry. The nurse saw him and came over to him again. She started to whisper gently and said, "It's ok Jimmy. The doctor just wants to make sure that you are ok. I will stay with you and help you through it." + +Jimmy felt a lot better when he knew that the nurse was there with him. When the doctor was finished, the nurse told him, "Well done Jimmy. You were so brave." + +Jimmy smiled. Even though it was not very fun, he was so happy that the nurse helped him through it. He smiled and said "Thank you" with a big, happy smile. The nurse smiled back and said "You're welcome. I'm sorry that you had to go through all of this, but I'm so happy that you made it all the way through". +Annie was a 3 year old girl who was very curious. One day, she decided to explore her house. Everywhere she went, she found interesting things to touch and play with. + +When Annie reached the bedroom, she noticed a big mirror. She walked towards it, feeling excited. She could see herself and thought it was funny. + +Annie then saw a butterfly outside the window and she wanted to catch it. She opened the window and tried to grab the butterfly, but it flew away. Annie was sad and decided to gather some toys instead. + +She ran to the living room and gathered all her favourite toys. Then she went to her room and slowly placed the toys in front of the mirror. She smiled, looking at herself with all the toys around her. + +Annie got tired and decided to go to bed. She put away all the toys and lazily climbed into bed. Then she closed her eyes and started dreaming about friends, butterflies and toys. +Bob the duck was splashing in the pond near his house. He was so excited to be playing in the water so early in the morning. Suddenly, he saw a white tool floating in the pond. Bob thought to himself, "I wonder what this could be?" He carefully picked up the tool and took it to his house. + +On his way home, Bob showed the tool to his friends. They all had so many ideas of what it could be. One of the ducks suggested it was a shovel. Another thought it might be a hammer. + +When Bob arrived home, he asked his parents about the strange white tool. His mom smiled and said, "It looks like an old paintbrush! We can use it to paint our house!" + +Bob was so excited and he couldn't wait to paint with the brush. He quickly helped his parents paint the house white and they were so pleased with how it looked! Bob was so proud of his newfound tool that helped him and his family. From then on, Bob loved playing in the pond and splashing in the water. +Once upon a time, there lived a sleepy little girl. Each day, she would play with her toys in her backyard and look up at the sky. She often daydreamed about what it would be like to rise up into the sky. + +One day, the sleepy little girl had an idea. She tied some of her blankets together, believing that if she tied enough of them together, she could fly up into the sky. + +The little girl stood under the sky and grabbed hold of the blankets. With all her might, she tried to lift herself off the ground. Her attempts were unsuccessful at first, but then the blankets began to rise, taking her up towards the sky. + +As she rose higher and higher, the little girl felt a strong sense of joy and amazement. Above the sky, there were so many beautiful stars, twinkling in the night sky. The sleepy little girl felt so pleased that her idea had worked and she was able to rise into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe wanted to be brave and help people in need. One day, Joe decided to take on a big challenge. Joe was going to try to release a shield that was kept safe by an intelligent giant. + +Joe was scared of the giant and did not know what to do. But he remembered to be brave and entered the giant's castle. As he got closer, he saw the shield on a high shelf. Joe knew he had to be careful, so he slowly crept towards the shield. + +Joe summoned up all his courage and climbed high up to the shelf. He reached up and grabbed onto the shield, and with all his strength, he released it from the shelf. The shield felt very heavy, but Joe was brave and he held on tight. + +When Joe returned to his village, everyone cheered. Joe had been successful and safe released the shield. He showed everyone that he was brave, strong and intelligent. Now Joe is known for being a true hero! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lucy and Jack. Jack was in his navy outfit and Lucy was wearing a pretty dress. They were sitting on the grass and playing with a ball. + +The ball rolled under a bush and they were trying to get it back. Lucy noticed a stick on the ground and said to Jack "We could use the stick to break the bush and get the ball out". So Jack tried to break the bush with the stick but he couldn't do it. + +Suddenly, the sun shined and a bright idea came to Jack. He ran to get some friends and came back with a group of children. They all worked together to break the bush. Finally the bush was broken and the ball came out. + +Lucy was so happy to have her ball back. To thank Jack, she tidied up the broken bush and made it look neat again. When Lucy and Jack were done, everything was neat and tidy. + +The two friends enjoyed the rest of their day playing with the ball and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a wide airport. There were planes that zoomed around and people that worked there everyday. There was a special place in the airport where everyone was excited to go. It was the place where the plane fit. + +The plane was so big that it had to get ready carefully. Everyone worked together to push and pull until it was in the perfect spot. But the plane was too wide to fit in most places. Finally, after lots of pushing and pulling, it fit perfectly in the airport. + +Everyone cheered with joy when they saw they plane fit. Everyone knew it was time to travel! All of the workers waved goodbye as the plane took off into the wide blue sky. It was a happy day at the airport. +Once upon a time there was a purple station. It was a special place and very important. +One sunny day, someone got stuck at the purple station. They were stuck and couldn't move. +The people from the station who saw this called for help. They asked for a rescue. +Soon, a big red truck came to the station and helped the person out. Everyone cheered for the truck because it had rescued them! +The truck drove away, back to its home and the people at the purple station smiled, happy that the person was saved. +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to explore, so one day she was on an adventure. + +She came across a big tree and noticed something shiny. It was an orange! Daisy happily picked it up, excited to get a surprise. + +As she inspected it up close, she noticed that it had a unique texture. It was soft and juicy, and Daisy knew it would taste delicious. She took a bite and it was so sweet and yummy. + +Daisy felt so happy, she wanted to give some of the orange to her friends. She made a pile of oranges and handed them over. Everyone smiled and thanked her, so glad to get such a sweet treat. +Billy was very shy. Every day he watched his friends playing in the park. He felt lonely and wanted to join them, but was too scared. + +One day, his mother bought him a special dress - a blue dress with stars! He was so excited to try it on. + +When his friends saw the dress, they all ran to him. They wanted to be his friends and play together. Billy was so happy and proud of his new dress. + +He laughed and smiled as he played with them all afternoon. + +The dress was a magical thing, it filled him with confidence and made him feel brave. Now Billy was no longer shy and was having so much fun. +Once upon a time there were two friends called John and Jill. They both lived in a magical nature. Every day they would play together amongst the trees and hills. + +One day they decided to split up so they could explore the nature more. Together they had lots of fun finding friendly animals and plants. + +John found a big butterfly and Jill found a big ladybug. They both squealed with excitement as they marveled at the beautiful creatures. + +At the end of the day, they sat down beneath a tree and split an apple they had found. It was a very delicious nature snack. + +John and Jill hugged and said goodbye to each other, vowing to play together in the nature again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emily. She was very friendly and loved to wear different colors. One day she was shopping and saw the most beautiful strip she had ever seen. It was made of pink, blue and purple colors. She decided to buy it to wear as she loved the colors. + +When she went outside, people noticed the strip she was wearing and smiled at her. Everyone was so friendly and said, "Hello!" and waved. They liked the colors on the strip and Emily was so excited to be wearing it. She smiled from ear to ear, feeling so happy. + +It wasn't long before Emily's strip had become her favorite item. She wore it every day and everyone always commented on how nice it looked on her. She smiled and waved, feeling so proud! + +From then on, Emily always kept her strip with her, feeling so happy that she had something so special to wear. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Toby. Toby was happy and excited as he was going on a journey. Before he left, he made sure he had his ticket. + +Toby arrived at the station. It was very big and the platforms were very messy. There were lots of people rushing around. Toby saw a train and he knew he was in the right place. + +He bought a ticket from the ticket office and waited for his train. He saw the train coming in to the station. Toby waved at the driver and the driver waved back. Toby hopped on the train and settled down on the seat. + +The journey was fun and Toby arrived at his destination safely. He was happy to see his family and they all hugged each other. Toby had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bob. Bob lived in a nice house with his mom and dad. Bob loved to go outside and pick flowers. He would pick big, yellow daisies and give them to his mom. One day, Bob and his mom decided to go on a special adventure. They drove to a big building and Bob saw lots of cars. His mom told him it was a gas station. Bob thought it was amazing! + +At the gas station, Bob saw a man fill up his car with a shiny liquid. His mom said it was called gas. Bob and his mom watched as the man pushed a special button and the gas filled up his car. Bob thought it was really cool! + +After the man filled up his car with gas, he drove away. Bob and his mom got in their car and drove off too. Bob enjoyed his special adventure and the amazing gas station. He never forgot that magical day! +Once upon a time, there were two adventurous friends, Pat and Sam. They were always ready for a new adventure. + +One day, Pat had an idea. He said, "Let's go make some popcorn!" Sam was so excited. + +So off they went to the kitchen. With some help from mom, they got the popcorn all ready. + +When it was time to eat the popcorn, Pat and Sam sat on the floor together. They had the best time eating the popcorn and talking about their next adventure. + +At the end of their snack, Pat said, "Let's give each other a big kiss for a snack well done!" Pat and Sam smiled and kissed each other on the cheek. + +The two friends had so much fun being adventurous together. They knew they would be the best of friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to play outside. One day, Daisy decided to wear her wild vest. As she put it on, she felt so excited! She wore the vest and spun in circles. The spinning made her feel so dizzy and wild. + +Next, Daisy decided to explore the woods. She skipped along, feeling so free. The sun shone through the trees. Daisy loved to feel the wind on her face as she moved. She had so much fun! + +Finally, Daisy's adventure was over and she needed to go home. She had had such a great day wearing her wild vest, she didn't want it to end. Daisy felt so happy, she knew she would never forget this day. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary boy. His name was Bob. Bob loved to play games. He was always trying to win. + +One day, Bob was exploring the woods near his house. He noticed a cobweb in a tree. It was so beautiful. He wanted to win it. + +He thought of a plan. He took a stick and tried to knock the cobweb down. But it was too high for him to reach. + +Then, Bob had another idea. He found a long piece of string and carefully started to pull the cobweb down. He was so gentle! + +Finally, Bob won the cobweb. He was so happy! He could not wait to show it to his family and friends. +Once there was a little boy who was always hungry. One day at the market, he saw a jar of something spicy. He wanted to gain the jar, so he asked his mom if he could buy it. + +His mom said sure, so the boy picked up the jar and put it in his pocket. He could smell the spicy scent from inside the jar, and his mouth watered. He couldn't wait to get home and try it. + +Once they arrived at home, the boy opened the jar and took out a big spoonful. He put it in his mouth and it was really spicy! He was surprised, and he loved it. He ate the whole jar of the spicy stuff and soon he was full. + +The boy felt happy that he had gained the jar and enjoyed it. He thought the spicy stuff was delicious and he would gain more of it next time he was at the market! +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog. He lived with his family in a big house. One day, the family was angry. They didn't like the dog, so they chased him away. + +The poor dog was so scared. He ran away as fast as he could. He didn't know what to do, so he hid behind a big tree near the house. + +The dog stayed there for a long time. Suddenly, he noticed a very small escape door! He opened it, and he found a tiny print on the wall. The print said "run away". + +The dog was so excited. He ran into the escape door and never looked back. He was free! He never returned to the big house and he never saw the angry family ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat called Whiskers. He had different coloured fur which made him look extra special. Whiskers liked to explore the house and one day he saw the cupboard door was open. He jumped in and looked around. Suddenly, he heard a noise outside the cupboard. It was his owner, coming back home. Whiskers wanted to escape, so he curled up into a tight ball and stayed very still. His owner opened the cupboard and looked around but luckily, he didn't spot Whiskers. After a few minutes, Whiskers ran out and onto his favourite fluffy blanket. He was glad he had escaped. +Prince was admiring the well. It was so big that he could barely see the top of it. He ran his tiny hands over the cool, bumpy stones surrounding the well. He stared at its depth and thought about all the water that might be in there. + +Next, he noticed how fragile the well was. There were bits of small stones scattered on the ground where the well was resting. He wanted to make sure that it would stay safe, so he admires its beauty more. He knows that he must take care of it. + +Prince admires the well every day. He loves seeing how the sunlight hitting it makes the stones a different shades of white and brown. He knew that the well needed to be taken care of, and he was determined to do everything he could to keep it healthy. Prince knew that it would be prize if it stayed in the same condition it is now. +Once upon a time, there was an attractive owner and it had a pet. The pet was smart and enjoyed playing games. Every day after school, the owner would take the pet for a walk. They would go to the park and afterwards, the pet would enjoy chasing the leaves around. + +One day, the owner had a surprise for the pet. It was a new toy! The owner gave it to the pet, who was so excited that it jumped up and down in joy. The pet played with the toy for hours and hours, and always kept it close. + +The owner and pet grew to be very close. They had lots of fun together and the pet was very happy to have such a wonderful and attractive owner. Whenever the owner was sad, the pet was always there to offer comfort. Together, they enjoyed many adventures, always happy to have each other in their lives. +Once there was an animal that was very fast. It could run really fast and even swim really fast. It had to mind its speed because it was moving so quickly. + +One day, the animal was out running and came across a small child. The animal slowed down and stopped right in front of the child. The child was so excited to see the animal that was so fast. + +The animal grinned and started running around the child in circles. The child laughed and laughed, enjoying the animal's speedy antics. + +The animal and the child played together for hours that day. The animal made sure to mind it's speed and the child kept laughing at its fast movements. They stayed together until the sun started to set. + +The animal said goodbye and ran away, leaving the child with a smile on their face. The child was so happy that the animal had spent the day with them, running and playing together. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Agnes. She liked to explore and hike through the woods near her home. One day, she was walking under the trees when she heard a loud switch. It sounded like a door closing and something was very mysterious about it. + +Agnes was curious so she decided to follow the switch and see what she could find. As Agnes walked through the woods, she heard more switches and mysterious noises. Then, the noises grew louder. + +Finally, Agnes reached a clearing in the woods. In the middle of the clearing was an old cabin and in front of the cabin was a switch. Agnes grabbed the switch and gave it a pull. Suddenly, the old cabin door opened and bright lights flooded out of it. + +Agnes was so surprised and excited! She stepped inside and discovered it was a secret playground filled with toys and games. Agnes smiled as she played inside and had so much fun the whole day. + +Agnes had followed the mysterious switch and it had taken her to the secret playground! +Once upon a time there was a mighty tiger called Toby. He only had one wish; he wanted to have his own style. + +Every day Toby would hop into the forest and look for materials to build his own style. He found sticks and leaves and stones that he would gather and put together. + +But no matter how hard he tried, Toby just couldn't find the right materials to make his style. He was feeling so sad, so he curled up in a corner of the forest and started to cry. + +Then one night, out of nowhere, a magical creature appeared. It said he could help Toby, if he dared to hope. + +Toby tried really hard and wished with all his might. Suddenly the materials around him started to come alive, and soon a wonderful style stood tall in the forest. + +The magical creature said 'This is your own style Toby. It may never change, so make sure you always keep on hoping!' + +Toby was overjoyed. He thanked the creature and proudly showed off his mighty style to everyone in the forest. +Once there was a little girl named Rachel. Rachel liked to pray every day. She liked to say her prayers to God before she went to bed at night. + +One day, Rachel was very excited. Her mom was going to give her a shampoo! Rachel loved the way the shampoo smelled. It reminded her of summer. + +Before she got in the bathtub, Rachel closed her eyes and prayed. She thanked God for the amazing shampoo and asked him to keep her hair soft and shiny. + +Finally, the shampoo was ready and Rachel happily squeezed some into her hand. She spread the shampoo on her head and started to lather it into a nice, sudsy foam. + +Rachel was careful not to get the shampoo in her eyes because it would sting and make her cry. She smiled as she finished washing her hair and then played in the suds. When she was all done, Rachel thanked God for making the shampoo so nice and fresh. + +But, next time Rachel decided she would not be so stupid. She would always remember to close her eyes before she started washing her hair. Even a little girl like Rachel knows that. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. One day they went for a walk in the park. When they got there, Jack thought it was too sunny. + +Jill had an idea. She remembered that near the big tree there was a shade. Jack and Jill ran to the tree. It was so big that it had lots of shade under it. + +Jack and Jill lay down on the grass and had a rest. They laughed and laughed at silly things. They stayed there until it started getting dark. + +Before they left, Jack reminded Jill to remember the shade. He said that next time they came to the park, the shade will be waiting for them. And so they said goodbye to the big tree and went home, happy and tired. +Molly and Jake were at a party. Molly saw a big brown cake that was full of colorful sprinkles. She wanted some of the cake, so she asked Jake if she could have a piece. Jake said yes and cut a slice of the cake for Molly. + +While Molly ate the cake, a song came on that she liked. She started to dance. Molly moved and twirled around the room. Everyone else at the party started to dance too. They all had so much fun dancing and laughing together. + +Soon the time had come for them to leave the party. Molly was sad. She didn't want the fun to end. Jake said goodbye to all the other guests. Then Molly and Jake headed out. + +But they didn't leave empty handed! Jake had brought a big brown box full of pieces of cake for them to eat at home. That way, they could remember the good times they had at the party. +Once there was a small boy who loved to explore. One day he went on a big adventure. He went to a muddy pond and saw a big frog. The frog was very thin. The boy wanted to touch the frog but he was scared. He was hesitant and curious all at the same time. So he reached out his hand and the frog hopped away. + +The boy was curious. He wanted to know what the mud tasted like. He put out his finger and dipped it in the mud. He jutted his finger in his mouth to taste the mud. It was slimy and yucky! The boy was surprised. + +He tasted the mud but he didn't like it. So he decided to splash around in the mud, instead. He jumped and splashed in the muddy water and had lots of fun! + +The boy smiled and laughed. It was a fun adventure. He learnt that mud didn't taste good but it was still fun to play in! +Jimmy had been naughty. He knew he wasn't supposed to draw on the wall, but he couldn't resist. He drew all kinds of different colors in big circles all over the wall. His mom saw it when she came home. She was angry. She told Jimmy he was guilty and that he needed to be punished. + +Jimmy didn't understand why he was being punished. He had just been having some fun with color. He started to cry. His mom hugged him and explained that he wasn't supposed to draw on the walls. + +Jimmy's mom told him to go to his room for a time-out. He had to stay there for ten minutes and think about what he had done. At the end, his mom hugged him and said it was time for him to apologize. Jimmy told his mom that he was sorry for playing with color on the wall, and his mom said she knew he was and that he would never do it again. + +Jimmy learned his lesson and never drew on the walls again. He found a new way to play with color by using paper and crayons. +One night, Tony went to bed early. He was feeling sleepy and knew it was time for bed. In the morning he heard a pleasant surprise. His mom said, "Tony, I have something easy to reveal to you. We are having a special meal for breakfast!" Tony was excited and dressed quickly. He ran downstairs to the kitchen with a big smile on his face. He saw that the table was full of all his favorite foods. Tony was so happy and gobbled up his meal with a big grin. It was an easy and delicious surprise meal from his mom. Tony had the best breakfast ever and was very thankful for the special surprise. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was very intelligent and wanted to explore everything. One day she wanted to explore a very special place. She asked her mom why it was so special and her mom told her it was a valley. So Jane decided to visit the valley. + +When she got there she saw a beautiful valley, with each side as tall as the sky. She also saw that the ground was very dry, like nothing had rained in a long time. Jane wanted to explore the valley, so she climbed up one of the steep hills. + +Once she reached the top, she was greeted with a beautiful view of the valley below. Jane was so excited that she started running down the hill. But she wasn't careful and started to slip and slide. Fortunately, Jane was an intelligent girl and she quickly caught herself. + +She slowly made her way to the bottom and tried to look for water. Luckily, she found a small creek with some water. She quickly cupped her hands in the water and drank as much as she could. She was so excited that she could quench her thirst and have a safe place to stay. She then thanked the intelligent valley for providing her with the most beautiful view and a place to stay. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Sally. Sally was so happy that she always wanted to play. Every day, she found something fun to do. + +One day, she wanted to make something special. She used blocks and paper and some glue, and she made a beautiful mirror! She was so proud of it - it was shiny and fun. + +Sally liked her mirror so much that every day she would look into it. She would admire how cute she looked and say how sweet she was. + +The mirror was Sally’s favorite thing. She would play with it every day and look into it with a smile. Every time she looked in the mirror, she was so happy to see her sweet face! +Once upon a time, there was a great Gold Bird. It could zip around the sky faster than any other bird. It was so fast, it could go round and round the world in just one day. + +One day, the Gold Bird flew to a big meadow. It was so quiet and peaceful. The Gold Bird decided to make the meadow its home and built itself a beautiful nest. + +All the animals in the meadow were very happy to have the Gold Bird living there. They wanted to thank it for making the meadow great again. So, they gave it lots of tasty treats. The Gold Bird was so thankful. + +From then on, the Gold Bird and the animals were great friends. The Gold Bird would zip around the meadow with the other animals while they played, laughed and had lots of fun. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little rabbit. She was very happy and always looking for fun. One day she was hopping along in the forest when she came to a big tree. At the top of the tree sat a big, round melon. + +The rabbit couldn't reach the melon so she made a request. She asked the tree kindly: "Please may I have the melon?". After a few moments the tree answered "Yes, of course you can have the melon". + +So the rabbit hopped up the tree and carefully grabbed the melon. She took it to the ground and shared it with all her friends. They had a wonderful time eating the sweet, juicy melon. + +The rabbit was very happy that the tree had agreed to her request. From that day on, she was always sure to be polite and kind to the trees in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a yummy festival. All the people from the village were there. Everyone was so excited! There were yummy snacks to eat, games to play and lots of music too. + +There were lots of balloons everywhere, so the children all laughed and let the balloons fly in the sky. They even made friends with each other. + +There was lots of smiling and laughter, so everyone decided to let the festival last forever! + +They all agreed to have a yummy festival every day and to keep the balloons in the sky. And they stayed friends forever and ever! +Once there was a gentle television in the living room. Every day it would send people stories, songs and shows. One day, a three year old child walked in and noticed the television. He said "Hello" and the television spoke back. The child was so excited. He asked the television to send him a story, and the television said that it would. + +The television sent the child a story about a princess who goes on a journey. The child loved the story and asked for another. So the television sent a story about a knight who battles dragons. For hours the child listened to stories that the television sent him. + +When it was time for bed, the child thanked the television and said goodbye. The television said that it enjoyed being with the child and sending him stories. The child went off to bed, knowing that he had a gentle friend in the living room. +Once there was a green box. Tom held it in his hands and smiled. He had found it in the garden. Inside it, Tom could hear something buzzing. He and his mum opened the box together, and a fly flew out. Tom felt scared, but then remembered it was just a harmless fly. His mum laughed at him and said, "Don't worry Tom, she's gone now!" + +Tom wanted to keep the box, it was so beautiful and unusual. His mum said he could, so Tom settled the box in the corner of his room. Every day, Tom would look at the green box and remember the fly. + +But then one day something strange happened. Every time Tom saw the green box, he heard a buzzing noise! His mum said it was the fly coming back to remind him of their adventure in the garden. The green box always reminded Tom of how brave he was that day. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a monkey and a rabbit. The monkey was wild and the rabbit was nice. + +One day, the wild monkey and the nice rabbit were walking together. The monkey saw something in the distance. He looked and looked and his eyes got big. The rabbit looked too and they both gasped. + +In the distance they saw a giant hug. It must have been given by a giant person. The monkey and the rabbit looked at each other and gave each other a hug. They smiled and felt happy. + +The two friends continued to gaze at the hug for a long time. They made a vow to stay friends and to give each other big hugs. + +The two friends smiled at each other and walked away. They were happy and wild, but also content and full of love. +Once upon a time there was a man who was not nice. He did bad things and put others in jail. + +One day, the man wanted to hide from the people who were chasing him. He found a place that was smooth and he started to dig in the ground. + +When he had made a big hole in the ground, he climbed in and put all the dirt back on top. He had buried himself, so nobody could find him! + +But soon the bad man was very lonely. He called out to the people who were looking for him and they found him in the ground. + +They brought the man to jail, so he could not do bad things anymore. And the people put the dirt back on top of the hole where the man tried to bury himself. +There was a smart balloon who wanted to travel. So he decided to go on an adventure. First, he floated up into the sky, high above the trees and up higher. From up there he could see the clouds and all the birds flying around in the sky. He waved hello to all the birds, and he felt so free. + +Next, the balloon flew around the big town. He was amazed by all the houses, the cars driving around, and the people walking around. He saw a lot of different things he had never seen before. Everywhere he flew, people were looking up, waving, and smiling. + +Finally, the balloon found a new place to land. It was a park full of children running around playing. He decided to join them and have some fun. He flew around with all the children in the park and the children were so happy to see him. They laughed a lot and even let the balloon bump around a bit with their big, red ball. It was so much fun and the balloon loved every minute. + +When the sun went down, the balloon said goodbye to all the children and travelled back up into the sky and to his home. He was so glad he had gone on this adventure and he learned so much. He was very happy and had the most amazing time. +Once upon a time, there was a big cell. It was very big, and it was fun to play in. Everyone loved playing in it. + +But one day, something strange happened. The cell got really dirty. Everywhere was full of dirt! + +So, the people decided to clean it. Every day, they would take their cleaning tools, and use them to make the cell clean again. It was tiring work, but eventually the large cell was as clean as new. + +The people were so happy that the cell was back to being nice and clean again. They had a big celebration and played happily in the large cell. + +The end. +Will was gazing at the beautiful chain that hung from his bedroom window. It was so shiny and sparkled in the sunshine. He had never seen anything so grand and admired it from a distance. + +Will decided he wanted to touch it, but mum had said it was not for playing with. She said it was precious and he should be very careful. So Will was very modest and gently touched the chain with his fingertips. + +It felt cool and was even more amazing up close. Will wanted mum to see it, so he ran downstairs and grabbed her hand, taking her up to his room. + +Mum gasped when she saw the chain and smiled at Will. Together they slowly spun it around and watched how the light caught the shiny links. Will beamed with delight as he shared the magic of his treasure. +Once upon a time there was a clever kitty. He wanted a cup but he didn’t know how to get it. He decided to ask his big brother for it. He went over to his brother and said, “Please give me cup.†His brother said no, so the kitty kept asking. He kept saying, “I want cup!†until his brother finally gave in. He handed the kitty a cup with a smile. The kitty was so happy! He jumped around the room, holding his cup. He thanked his brother and started playing with it. He was so clever for finding a way to get what he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Linda. She was only three years old, but she was a very smart girl. She loved playing with yarn, and would often make things with it. + +One day, Linda noticed something strange. When she tried to look at the yarn, it was like it was going backwards. She was so confused, but she figured it out quickly. She had to reverse the yarn. She started to twist it the other way, and it worked! + +Linda had so much fun with her yarn. She made all sorts of things, like dolls and blankets. She even taught her friends how to reverse the yarn too, so they could all make cool things. + +But there was one thing she didn't like about yarn. It could be quite boring, especially when she had to make the same things every day. So one day, Linda had an idea. She found some colored yarn and started to make different things. With the bright colors and fun designs, she never got bored. + +From that day onwards, Linda always used colored yarn. She never got bored and always had fun. Linda was very happy. +Once there was a boy who liked to dream. One night he had a big dream. He dreamed that he saw a large, generous pipe. He had never seen such a big pipe before. + +He touched the pipe and it began to move. It was like the pipe was alive. The pipe started to take him on an adventure. They flew high above the clouds, so high that the boy could touch the stars. + +He stayed at the top of the sky all night, watching the stars twinkle and seeing animals that were made of clouds. Finally, the dawn came and the pipe whisked the boy back to where he started. + +The boy was so excited about his dream that he woke up as soon as the sun rose in the sky. From then on, the boy never stopped dreaming and his dreams always included the large, generous pipe. +Once there was a little girl called Bella. Bella was only 3 years old. She always liked to explore the forest near her house. + +One day, she went out for a walk in the forest, and soon she got lost. She was scared and started to cry. But then, something strange happened. A little fairy appeared from behind a tree and said, "Don't worry, little girl. I'll help you find your way back home". + +Bella was so happy, and thanked the fairy for her help. She followed the fairy and soon the little girl was back at home. She was safe. + +Bella was so thankful to the fairy. She wanted to show her gratitude somehow. But what could she do? It hit her. She went to the forest and picked some of the flowers growing there. She went back to the fairy and handed the bouquet to her. + +The fairy smiled. Her smile was a little weak, but it was still beautiful. She thanked Bella and waved goodbye. + +Bella was happy that she could show her thanks to the little fairy. She waved goodbye, too, and ran back home with a big smile on her face. +Once there was a horse. He was very hungry. He looked everywhere for something to eat. Finally, he saw some hay. It was hard and dry. He was so happy. + +He started to eat the hay. Every bite was so yummy. He ate and ate until he was full. The horse was happy that he had something to eat. + +The horse kept on looking for more hay. He found some more that was even harder and dryer. It was just right for him to eat. He ate it all up. + +The horse felt content. He was very happy that he had enough hay to eat. He was full and content. He was grateful he had something to eat. +The boy was getting ready for bed. His mom helped him put on his bathrobe. He thought it was useful because it was warm and cozy. He liked the color and pattern. + +He said goodnight to his mom but she didn't answer. He tried calling her name again but she still didn't answer. He was confused. He asked why she was ignoring him. + +His mom explained that she wasn't ignoring him, but rather thinking about something important. She said it was important to pay attention and not ignore the things that matter. + +The boy understood and went off to bed, wearing his warm and cozy bathrobe. He was feeling happy and he knew that paying attention to the things that matter was useful. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Bob. He loved to go on adventures and explore his world. One day, Bob had a plan. He wanted to make something soft for his friends and family. He searched and searched for the perfect material. Finally, he found a big bundle of velvet in a special box. He knew this was perfect! + +Bob quickly got to work. He gathered some supplies and began to sew the velvet together. Soon, he had made the most beautiful blanket. But then, disaster struck. As Bob was showing off his creation, the blanket slipped out of his hands and got broken. He was so sad. + +But then, Bob had an idea. He took the broken pieces and worked hard to fix them. Eventually, he succeeded. Now, Bob could supply everyone with a warm and soft blanket made of velvet! Bob was so proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. They had lots of fun together. But one day, something bad happened. + +The two friends started to fight. They got really angry at each other and yelled a lot. It made them really sad. + +They stopped fighting and both had the same dream. The dream was to be best friends again, like before. But the dream felt so far away. + +Then something amazing happened! They started to clean up the filthy floor together. As they worked, they talked and told each other how sorry they were. Soon, they were best friends again. + +They hugged tight and they never fought again. They both had the same dream now of being best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to play outside in the sunny days. Today, the sun was very bright, so she decided to put on her sunglasses. She liked to look at the sun through the sunglasses. + +The little girl saw a butterfly flying in the sky. She tried to follow it with her eyes but the sun was too bright. She wanted to listen to where it was going so she closed her eyes and listened. She heard a sweet melody coming from the forest. + +The little girl got up and followed the music. She walked into the forest and found a beautiful meadow. She noticed small animals, like birds, hopping around the grass. She walked to the centre of the meadow and the music became louder. There she found a little stage with a soft cloth on top. + +The little girl sat down on the cloth and started to listen to the music. It was coming from a soft, flute-like instrument. The music was so beautiful and it made her feel happy and relaxed. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment. + +The little girl was so happy, she forgot all about her sunglasses. But luckily, she had a great day with lots of fun and music. +Once upon a time there was a boy who had an injury on his arm. He felt sad and asked his mom how to make it better. His mom said that he needed to heal. + +But the boy didn't know what that meant. So his mom explained it to him. She said that healing was like if he cut his finger and it started to feel better. + +The boy got a good idea. He asked his mom if there was a thing that could help him heal. His mom said yes and told him to visit the doctor. + +The doctor was very helpful. He told the boy to get more rest and to take medicine. The boy followed the doctor's advice and soon his arm started to feel better. + +He was so happy and thanked the doctor for helping him. The boy was glad that healing could make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. He was very shy and he liked to hide away from everyone. One day, he found a big white sheet in a corner of the garden. + +He was so excited that he grabbed it and started to rush around. He was having so much fun with it! He twirled it around and jumped with it. + +Before long, he had made a big, white sheet house to hide in. He had made himself a special special place. Everywhere he looked, he could see the sheet rustling around him. It made him feel so safe and cosy. + +From then on, the little bunny rushed to get to his sheet house every day. He would hide inside it and watch the world go by, feeling happy and safe. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was searching for something. She looked high and low but couldn't find anything. She walked a long way until she saw something large. It was a pumpkin. She was so happy that she had found it. + +The girl was very excited and she wanted to take the pumpkin home. She tried to pick it up but it was too heavy. Then she saw that there was a wheelbarrow nearby. She put the pumpkin in the wheelbarrow and started to take it home. + +On her way home she met her friends who wanted to see the pumpkin. The were all amazed by how large it was. They looked at each other and all thought it would be nice to make a pumpkin pie. + +The girl brought the pumpkin home and she and her friends had a fun time making the pumpkin pie. It was delicious! Everyone was very happy that the girl had managed to find such a large pumpkin. They ate the pie and had a great time. The end. +Once upon a time there was a big heavy box. It sat in the corner untouched. One day, a little girl came over to the box and planted a big smile on her face. She opened it up and saw lots of paper. She started to fold the paper in different shapes. She folded it into triangles, squares and circles. She had lots of fun playing with the paper. + +Soon, other children came over to join in the fun. They took out the sheets of paper and started to fold it into all kinds of shapes. They were laughing and smiling at each other as they made their creations. Everyone enjoyed folding the paper, they all had a smile on their face. + +When it was time to go home, they all packed up the paper and put it back in the box. They said goodbye and waved with a big smile. Then they went on their way, happy with the fun they had. +Once upon a time, there was a park. In the park, there was a bench which seemed very, very blue. A two children, John and Katie, were sitting on it. They were having lots of fun talking and playing together. Suddenly, John said, "Let's go and swing on the swings!". + +Katie seemed happy and said, "Okay!". So the two of them jumped off the bench and started skipping towards the swings. As they went, they turned to look back. The bench still seemed very blue and happy. They waved to it and kept skipping until they arrived at the swings. + +When they got to the swings, they both took a seat. They laughed and swung back and forth on the swings, feeling the cool breeze as they flew through the air. Eventually, they both ran out of energy and decided to go back to the bench. + +When they got there, the bench was still blue and seemed to be smiling at them. They smiled back and waved goodbye before they left the park. They both agreed that the bench was their favorite part of the park, and they felt very happy when they thought of it. +Once there was a great boy who wanted to learn about the universe. He wanted to know how big it was and what kinds of things were out there. He asked his mom and dad to help him learn more and they agreed. + +They took him to a planetarium and he saw the stars and planets in the night sky. He asked a lot of questions and was so excited to know more. His mom and dad then took him to a library and showed him lots of books about the universe. + +The boy was so excited. He learned lots of new things. One day he was looking at one of the books and he said, "Mom, Dad, the universe is so great!" His parents smiled and agreed. He had learned so much and was even more excited to keep exploring the universe. +One day, Mama was doing the laundry. She had a big basket of clothes that she was carrying. When she got to the laundry room, she put the basket down. She asked her three year old daughter to pick it up and carry it for her. + +The daughter was so excited! She was happy to help her Mama. She grabbed the basket and carried it into the laundry room. + +But then, suddenly, the little girl tripped. The basket tumbled to the ground and all her Mama's clothes spilled on the floor. She looked guilty as she saw her Mama's face. + +Mama just smiled at her daughter and said it was alright. She asked her daughter to help her with the cleaning. Together, they picked up the clothes and put them back into the basket. + +Mama kissed her daughter on the head and said it was nice for her to help. The little girl was so happy to listen to her Mama's words. +Once upon a time there was a young dish. This dish was special because it could yield delicious food. Every day the dish yielded food like apples and oranges, and everyone ate it happily. + +One day, a 3 year old saw the dish and wanted to try it. With help from his mommy, he went up to the dish. He was excited to see what the dish would yield. + +The young dish yielded something special - a chocolate cake! The 3 year old was so happy. He smiled while he ate the cake and enjoyed every bite. + +The dish continued to yield food for many years and the 3 year old always stopped to enjoy the food it gave. Even now, when he thinks of the young dish, he remembers the day it gave him a delicious chocolate cake! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to explore. + +One day, she went to her grandpa's house. She saw a big fan in the corner of the room and it was brown. She wanted to look at it more closely. + +The little girl was feeling brave and decided to touch it. Suddenly, the fan turned on and she got scared. She started to panic! + +She yelled for help, and her grandpa came running. He switched the fan off and gave her a big hug. + +The little girl was glad her grandpa was there. He told her not to worry and gave her a hug. From then on, she learned to be careful around the fan! +Once upon a time, there was a nice goat. The goat liked to slide on the grass. Everywhere the goat went, it liked to slide. One day, the goat's friends came to play. They all took turns to slide on the grass. They laughed and giggled as they slid down the gentle hill. After a while, the goat and its friends got tired of playing. They all said goodbye and the goat waved back. It was a very nice day and the goat was very happy. Then the goat galloped away and slid one last time. Lastly, it went home and fell asleep. The end. +One day, a boy wanted to explore a new place. He looked outside and saw a lively field. He was very excited and couldn't wait to go there. He asked his Mom if he could go, and she said yes. + +So, he turned quickly and ran to the field. When he got there, he saw so many animals running around. He saw rabbits, ducks and even a fox! He was very surprised and happy. He decided to play a game of tag with a puppy, and they had so much fun together. + +After the puppy got tired, the boy turned back home to get some water and snacks. He was so happy to have gone to the lively field. He couldn’t wait to go back, so he could explore again and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was walking in a park, when she came to an old, ugly bush. She wanted to explore deeper in the park, but the bush lead her in the wrong direction. + +She pushed and pulled at the bush, but it was too tough and the branches were scratchy. Lucy became angry and started to cry. She was about to give up, when something magical happened. + +The bush began to move! It opened up, like a door, and lead Lucy to a secret garden. + +The garden was beautiful and full of wonderful surprises. Lucy had so much fun exploring and playing with all the animals she met. + +The ugly bush had lead Lucy to the most wonderful and magical place! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was tall and the other was small. The tall friend had a lot of hair and the small one was bald. + +One day, they decided to go to the market. When they got there, they saw lots of vegetables. The tall one said, "I choose corn!" So the small one followed him to get the corn. + +When the corn was in their bag, the friends started walking. On the way, they saw a bunny eating corn in a field. The small friend said, "That's so cute!" He wanted to go and pet the bunny, but the tall friend said it was too dangerous. + +So they chose to keep walking until they got home. On the way, they sang songs and ran races to make the walk fun. As they went over a hill, they saw a bald eagle flying in the sky. They stopped and watched the bird before continuing on their way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant little tree. Every morning, the tree would stretch its trunk towards the sun and grow. It grew bigger and bigger. The birdies came to sing sweet songs and the butterflies were so pretty. As the tree grew, its trunk became bigger and stronger. + +One day, a funny little ladybug landed on the tree’s trunk. The tree smiled at the friendly bug and soon the bug and the tree were best friends. The bug never strayed too far from the tree’s trunk. + +The tree was so happy and so content. Every morning, the tree's trunk seemed to grow bigger and brighter. Until one day, the tree was so tall it reached the clouds. It was a brilliant sight to behold and everyone was so proud of the tree. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a place with a big tree. It was a fit place for all the animals to live. + +One day, a loud roar came from the tree. It was a lion. He was brave and he was strong. + +He told all the other animals to leave the fit place and find somewhere else to live. But the other animals were scared. + +The brave lion said that he would protect them in the fit place. With a loudly roar, he showed them that he would keep them safe. + +So the animals all stayed in the fit place and were happy. They were never scared again, because the brave lion protected them. +The sun was hot in the sky. Max had been playing in the garden all day, but now it was time to go inside. It was almost night. + +As soon as they stepped in, Max could feel the warmth of the house. The warmth was so nice and cozy that soon he started to feel sleepy. He yawned and cuddled up on the sofa with a blanket. + +Outside, the sun had melted away, and the sky became dark. Max watched from his window as he saw the stars twinkle in the night. Soon he started to feel really tired, and eventually he drifted off to sleep. + +When Max woke up in the morning, the sun was up and shining again. But soon he noticed something strange. All the ice cream that he had put in the freezer the previous day had melted! It was all dead and runny, and there was no ice cream left. + +Max wiped the tears out of his eyes and went outside to play. He would find something else to do in the garden. +Once there was a little girl. She was only 3 years old. Her name was Mandy. One day, Mandy was playing in her garden. She saw a smelly prune on the ground. She wanted to reach it, but it was too far away. + +Mandy had an idea. She grabbed an old stick and stretched out her arm as far as she could. But her arm was still too short to reach the prune. + +Then, she had another idea. She grabbed a small stool and placed it close to the prune. She climbed onto the stool and stretched out her arm as far as she could. + +Finally, she was able to reach the smelly prune. Mandy was so happy that she had reached her goal. She proudly took the prune inside to show all her family. +Once upon a time, there was a big ash tree. Jack wanted to climb the ash tree, so he asked his friend, Steve, to help him. Steve was always reliable, so he said he would help. + +They went to the ash tree and Jack put his foot on the trunk. He started to climb, slowly going higher and higher. Steve watched from below to make sure Jack stayed safe. + +The ash tree was quite tall, but Jack was determined to get to the top. He kept climbing until he was at the top and he could see far over the distant hills. + +He shouted to Steve, and said, "I made it! Now it's your turn to climb!" Steve said, "Maybe next time." + +Jack was proud of himself. He had climbed the ash tree all by himself and he felt amazing. From then on, Jack knew he could rely on himself and do anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very brave. She dared to go out and play in the rain even though she knew it would get her very wet. She was having lots of fun splashing in the water when she noticed something tidy. It was a rain boot, all shiny and new! The little girl was so excited. She put it on and gave it a try. It was so comfortable and the perfect thing to wear when it was raining. She had so much fun playing in the rain with her new wet boot. She had not ceased to be brave and it was a fun adventure. The End. +One day, Eric went to school. He had to wear a uniform, which was hard and uncomfortable. Eric put it on, but he didn't like it. In class, Eric learnt lots of things. He had to mind the teacher and be quiet. He was very good at minding. At the end of the day, Eric was tired, but he was happy to go home and take off his uniform. +Once upon a time, there was a little raven. She was very worried because she couldn't find her home. She flew all around asking everyone she passed if they knew where she lived. + +First, she tried asking a goat, but the goat just shook its head. The raven kept flying, until she saw a cat. She asked the cat, but again, the answer was no. + +The little raven kept flying and flying, until finally she spotted an old tortoise. The raven asked the tortoise if he knew where she came from, and he nodded his head yes. The tortoise said that the raven came from a big old tree in the forest. + +The little raven thanked the tortoise and flew away. She flew straight home to the old tree in the forest, and she was so happy that she had found her home. She decided to stay in the big old tree from that day on. The end. +One day, a kind lady was walking through the park. She saw a boy who was playing, then suddenly started to cry. She went over to the boy and asked him what was wrong. The boy said, "I threw my bulb over the fence and now it's gone!" + +The kind lady said, "Don't worry, I can help you get it back." She took the boy's hand and they walked over to the fence. The lady climbed over, then threw the bulb back to the boy. + +The boy was so happy. He was able to take the bulb home, and he was thankful to the kind lady for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy billboard in the town square. Every day it would call out loudly to the people passing by and try to get them to buy something. Nobody wanted to listen to it, they found it very annoying. + +One day, a little girl named Jane was walking through the town when she heard the billboard calling out. She stopped and listened. She thought it sounded quite funny, so she decided to answer it back. + +Jane called out to the billboard brightly and asked what it wanted to sell. The billboard answered her and said it was selling toys! Jane was very excited and she asked the billboard what kind of toys it had. + +The billboard shared all kinds of information with Jane, like which toys were the most popular and which ones were the cheapest. Jane was so happy with the billboard's help that she bought several toys. + +From that day forward, Jane and the billboard were great friends. Every day, Jane stopped by and asked the billboard for help. The billboard was happy to tell her all the best deals and show her all of the newest toys. + +Jane and the billboard made a great team, and the people of the town were very happy too. No one could complain about the bossy billboard anymore - it was showing everyone the best deals! +Amy was very proud. She had just won the race against her brother. Everyone around her was clapping and cheering for her. She felt so happy as she ran back to her cabin. + +Inside her cabin she found her dog. He was so excited to see her and jumped around as she hugged him tight. + +Amy wanted to go for another run. She put on her shoes and burst out the door. As she ran, she felt the wind in her hair. It was so much fun. She ran faster and further than before. + +She kept running until she got back to her cabin. She was so proud of herself. She had run farther and faster than ever before. She felt happy and went inside to give her dog a big hug. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy loved the baby very much and always did nice things for him. + +One day mommy brought the baby to the west. It was very hot and sunny, but the baby was not afraid. + +Suddenly the baby saw something shiny in the sky. It was a magical bird! The magical bird flew down and the baby was so excited. + +The magical bird said something magical. He said "if you wish for something, the wish will come true". So the baby wished for the magical bird to stay and play. + +The magical bird smiled and said "yes", and suddenly the entire earth seemed to freeze. + +The magical bird was available to play with the baby forever! They were both so happy, they flew up together and flew away into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. He went for a walk every day with his best friend: a small insect. + +The man and the insect would explore the world together. One day they came upon a river. The man wanted to cross, but he was too scared. + +The insect saw how scared the man was and offered to help. The insect flew ahead and showed the man how to safely cross the river. The man wanted to thank the insect, so he said "Thank you, please." + +The insect and the man kept walking until they came across a big hill. The man wasn't able to climb it, but the insect flew up and showed the man the way. The man said "Thank you, please." + +The insect and the man had so much fun that day! They continued to be friends for many years and every time the man said "Thank you, please." +One day, a silly hurricane came out of the sky. It blew and blew, and all the people ran away. It brought lots of rain and strong winds. The little girl watched it outside her window, but she was not scared. + +When the hurricane was finished, she went out to play. Everything was wet, but the sun was shining again. She had a lot of fun, playing in the mud. She made mud pies and mud castles. She even sang silly songs. + +When she was done, the little girl went inside to take a nap. The silly hurricane was gone and the world was quiet again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Sue. Sue liked everything to be just so, in a very special rhythm. Every morning she would get up, take care of her things, then dance and sing. She would make up fresh new songs every day. + +Sue loved music and playing with rhythm. She had a special box with lots of instruments inside. Every day she would pick out something new and make up different ways to use it. + +One day, Sue decided to make something that wouldn't happen ever again. She took out all the instruments and put them together in a new way, making something original and special. She called it her special resting rhythm. + +The rest of the day, Sue would take small rests while playing her resting rhythm on all the instruments. Finally, Sue was happy she had something that was just so, in a very special rhythm. +Maggie saw the pencil. It looked cool. She ran over and picked it up. She wanted to use it to draw. She was so excited to see the pencil that she forgot to ask her mom first. + +Maggie started to draw. She drew circles, lines and squares. She laughed with joy as she drew her pictures. Maggie's mom came into the room and said, "Is that my special pencil?" Maggie smiled and held it up. + +Maggie's mom smiled. She said, "Let's put the pencil away for later and come outside for a picnic." Maggie was very happy. + +Maggie ran outside and saw a big picnic blanket with lots of food. She was so excited that she forgot all about the pencil. She had a great time with her mom and after the picnic, they both went back inside. + +Maggie saw the pencil again. She remembered how much fun she had drawing with it. She smiled, knowing that she would get to use the pencil again soon. +Molly dreamed of an exciting day. She saw a big, fat cable and ran to it. She touched the cable, but it made a funny sound! Molly laughed and started to climb up the cable. When she got to the top, she saw lots of balloons. Molly smiled and hopped up and down on the cable. Suddenly, all the balloons flew away! Molly sat down and began to dream a new dream. + +Molly loved dreaming. She imagined a boat she could sail and even a dragon she could ride. The more Molly dreamed, the happier she got. She jumped up and down, laughed, and spun around! + +Finally, Molly's dreams became so fun that she wanted to stay dreaming forever. But then it was time to go home. Molly sighed and waved goodbye to her dreams. As she walked away, she smiled knowing that tomorrow she could dream of something new. +One day, Mom and Dad took Mark to the store. Mark was excited. They said they were going to buy him a tank. When they got to the store, Mark saw all the different tanks. He saw big tanks and small tanks. He saw red tanks and blue Tanks. Then, he saw a smooth green tank. It was just the right size. Mom and Dad said they would buy it for him. + +After they paid for the tank, they took it to the car. On the way home, Mark looked at the tank. It was so smooth and beautiful. He couldn't wait to get home and put it in his room. + +When they finally arrived home, Mark ran straight for his room. Mom and Dad brought the smooth green tank and put it in his room. Mark was so excited! He ran his hand over the tank and smiled. Now he had the perfect tank! +Once upon a time there was a guy. He wanted to be normal like all the other kids. He was a big fan of hockey and wanted to play with them. + +One day he got some special skates. He put them on and they fit! He was so excited. He could now play hockey like everyone else. + +On the ice the guy moved around with ease. He could do all the normal things like the others. He felt happy and strong. + +At the end of the day he had a big smile. The guy liked playing hockey with his new skates. They fit just right! + +He was now normal like all the other kids. He was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She had a bracelet that was very special to her. + +One day, Lucy went to the park with her family, and she was playing in the sandpit when she didn't notice that her bracelet had fallen off her arm. It looked very dirty. + +When she realized it was gone, Lucy started to look for it. She couldn't find it anywhere! + +She was about to cry when she saw something sparkly in the sand. She reached down to pick it up and, to her amazement, it was her lost bracelet! + +Lucy was so excited she couldn't believe it. She smiled and said to herself, "I guess I was lucky today!" She gave the dirty bracelet a big hug and went back to playing with her family. +Once there was a lion who lived in a big jungle. He was a very rich lion because he had lots of gold and jewels. The lion loved to roar loudly. Sometimes animals in the jungle were scared of the lion's roar. + +One day, the lion decided to trade some of his treasures. He went to the monkey in the jungle. He offered him a big diamond in exchange for some bananas. The monkey was very excited and he swapped his bananas right away! + +The lion was very happy with the trade and he took the bananas back to his den. He ate the bananas and he felt very full! The lion liked traders because they gave him things he liked in exchange for his treasures. + +From then on, the lion roared loudly with joy every time a new trader visited him in the jungle. He loved his new rich life! +Once there was a boy named Johnny. Johnny was only 3 years old. He was very generous and did all he could do to help others. One day, Johnny was at the park when he suddenly saw someone frowning on the ground. He wanted to help, so Johnny ran to the person. + +The man was sad and Johnny was determined to cheer him up. Johnny suggested a game and the man smiled. They both sat on the ground and Johnny shared his toys. He was a generous boy and gave the man one of his most special toys. + +The man was so happy and he thanked Johnny. Johnny grinned with delight and they said goodbye. Johnny ran off smiling, knowing he had made the man happy and cheered up. Johnny was proud that he was generous enough to help someone that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. They walked and walked until they noticed a big tree in the east. Lily was glad to see the tree because she loved climbing trees. + +"Mommy, can I climb the tree?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, but be careful," said her mom. + +Lily climbed the tree and sat on a branch. She noticed a bird's nest on another branch. The bird chirped and Lily smiled. She was glad to see the bird's nest. After a while, Lily climbed down the tree and they continued their walk in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in the west. One day, the bird got very sick and became very weak. The bird could not fly or sing anymore. + +The bird was sad and did not know what to do. But then, a kind person found the bird and took it to a vet. The vet gave the bird medicine and took care of it. After a few days, the bird started to feel better. + +The bird was happy and could fly and sing again. The kind person took the bird back to the west where it lived. The bird was so happy to be back in its home. It felt like its strength was restore. From that day on, the bird lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and get wet in the rain. One day, she came inside and her mom said, "Lily, you're all wet! Let's dry you off." Her mom got a towel and helped Lily dry herself. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and turned on the news. The news said that there was a crazy storm coming. Lily didn't understand what that meant, so she asked her dad. "Daddy, what's a crazy storm?" Her dad explained that it was a big storm that could be dangerous. + +Lily got scared and asked if they could go somewhere safe. Her parents reassured her that they would stay inside and be safe. They all cuddled up on the couch and watched the rain pour down outside. Lily felt much better knowing she was with her family and safe from the crazy storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little red bird who lived on the earth. The bird loved to fly and play with his friends. Every day, the bird would collect seeds and nuts to eat. + +One day, the bird noticed that his food was running out. He became worried and sad. He thought about what he could do to get more food. Suddenly, he had an idea. He decided to increase the amount of seeds and nuts he collected each day. + +The bird worked hard and collected more food than ever before. He was happy and proud of himself. He realized that if he worked hard and tried his best, he could always find a way to get what he needed. The bird learned that if he wanted something, he had to work for it. And so, the little red bird lived happily ever after, always working hard to get what he needed. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a trip with her family. They drove far away from their home to a little cabin in the woods. When they got there, they had to unpack all their things from the car. Lily helped her mom and dad carry the bags and put them inside the cabin. + +After they finished unpacking, Lily's dad asked her if she wanted some lunch. She said yes, so he made her a tuna sandwich. Lily didn't like it because the bread was dry, but she didn't want to hurt her dad's feelings, so she ate it anyway. + +Later that day, Lily went for a walk in the woods with her mom. She saw a squirrel and ran after it, but it was too fast. When they got back to the cabin, Lily's dad had made a fire and they all sat around it and talked. Lily told them about the squirrel and her dad said maybe they could try to catch one tomorrow. Lily was excited and went to bed dreaming about catching a squirrel. +Once upon a time, there was a big snowman. He had a carrot nose and two black stones for eyes. The sun was very hot and the snowman started to melt. He became smaller and smaller until he was just a puddle on the ground. + +The children saw the snowman melting and they wanted to slide on the puddle. They put on their boots and slid on the snowman's puddle. They laughed and had fun. + +Meanwhile, the birds were busy building their nests in the trees. They used sticks and leaves to make their homes. The children saw the birds and they were happy to see them busy. They waved at the birds and said hello. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a squirrel on a tree and said, "Hi, Mr. Squirrel! Can you show me how to climb like you?" The squirrel said, "Sure, I can show you." + +Lily tried to climb the tree like the squirrel, but she couldn't. She said, "I'm not good at climbing like you. I feel sad." The squirrel said, "Don't be sad. You tried your best. You should be proud of yourself." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Squirrel. You're a good teacher." The squirrel said, "You're welcome, Lily. Come back anytime and I'll show you more tricks." Lily went home happy, proud of herself for trying. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her gentle dog, Charlie. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a man waving at her from a distance. He looked kind, so Lily waved back. + +As she played, she noticed the man kept watching her. It made her feel uneasy. Suddenly, Charlie started barking loudly. The man ran away, but Lily was scared. She ran back home with Charlie by her side. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her that Charlie was a special dog who could sense danger. He barked to protect her from the man who was not a good person. Lily hugged Charlie tightly, grateful for her gentle and brave companion. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Timmy and Mittens were playing outside when Mittens saw a bird and started chasing it. Timmy said, "Mittens, behave! You can't catch the bird." + +Mittens stopped chasing the bird and came back to Timmy. Timmy said, "Good job, Mittens. You have a very smart brain. You knew to come back when I said behave." + +Mittens purred and rubbed against Timmy's leg. Timmy picked up Mittens and said, "You are the best cat in the world. Your gray fur is so soft." + +Mittens meowed and Timmy laughed. They went inside to have some milk and cookies. Timmy was happy he had such a good friend in Mittens. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitty named Fluffy. Fluffy had a very hairy paw that she loved to lick. One day, Fluffy went outside to play and saw a beautiful flower. The flower was closed up tight, but Fluffy knew that it would bloom soon. She sat and watched the flower every day, waiting for it to bloom. Finally, one day the flower opened up and Fluffy was so happy! She rubbed her hairy paw on the soft petals and purred with joy. From that day on, Fluffy loved to watch flowers bloom in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a thick blanket that he loved to snuggle with at night. One night, Timmy's blanket accidentally got a big hole in it. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom came into his room and saw him crying. She asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his blanket and how it was broken. His mom gave him a big hug to comfort him. + +The next day, Timmy's mom took him to a store to get a new blanket. While they were there, Timmy saw a toy laser that he really wanted. His mom said they couldn't get it today, but maybe for his birthday. Timmy was happy with his new blanket and felt better knowing he could snuggle with it at night. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was bald. He liked to watch TV in his bed. One day, he saw a funny show on TV and laughed so hard that he fell out of his bed! He wasn't hurt, but he decided to be more careful when he watched TV in bed. From then on, he made sure to sit up straight and not get too excited while watching his favorite shows. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to climb trees. He would climb up high and look at the world from above. One day, Benny saw a big tree that he had never climbed before. It was very tall and had lots of branches. Benny was excited to climb it. + +As he climbed higher and higher, Benny saw something green sticking out from a branch. It was a piece of celery! Benny loved celery, so he grabbed it and ate it while he was still up in the tree. It was so yummy! + +After he finished his snack, Benny looked down and realized that he had climbed very high. Everything looked so small from up there. It was very exciting! Benny thought to himself, "This is not boring at all!" He felt proud of himself for climbing so high and seeing the world from a different perspective. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike, but her mom always made her wear a helmet to keep her safe. One day, Lily's friend Tommy came over to play. + +"Let's ride our bikes!" said Lily. + +Tommy didn't have a helmet, but Lily knew it was important to wear one. "I can't ride without a helmet," she said. "My mom won't permit it." + +Tommy was sad, but Lily had an idea. "I have a rare extra helmet you can borrow!" she said. + +Tommy was happy and put on the helmet. "Thanks, Lily! Now we can ride together!" he said. + +Lily smiled and they rode their bikes around the block, safe and happy with their helmets on. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with puzzles. One day, Tim's friend, Lily, came over to play. Tim showed Lily his puzzle collection and they both started to play together. + +But then, Tim accidentally poured his juice on one of the puzzles. Lily got upset and said, "Oh no, now the puzzle is ruined!" Tim felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pour my juice on it." + +Lily forgave Tim and they worked together to fix the puzzle. They were happy again and continued to play with the rest of Tim's puzzles. From that day on, Tim was more careful when he had his juice around his puzzles. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mommy. They walked around and saw many animals. Suddenly, Lily saw a large zebra. + +"Wow, mommy! Look at the big zebra!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it's very big," mommy said. + +A zookeeper came over and offered to let Lily and her mommy ride the zebra. + +"Would you like to ride the zebra?" the zookeeper asked. + +Lily was scared, but she said, "Yes, please!" + +So, they rode the zebra and had a lot of fun. After that, they went home and told daddy all about their adventure at the zoo. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park and saw a lady sitting on a bench. The lady looked very nice, so Lily decided to invite her to play. The lady was happy to join in and they had lots of fun together. + +But then, Lily saw another little girl playing with her toys. The naughty girl didn't want to share and even pushed Lily away. The lady saw what happened and told the naughty girl that it's not nice to be mean. The naughty girl said sorry and Lily forgave her. + +After playing for a while, the lady had to go home. Lily said goodbye and thanked her for playing. From that day on, Lily always remembered to invite new friends to play and to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and shiny seashells at the beach. One day, she found a special rock that looked like a heart and she was so happy. + +Lily also loved to hear her mommy read poems to her at bedtime. She would snuggle up in her cozy bed and listen to the words that sounded like music. One night, Lily asked her mommy to teach her how to write a poem. Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, my sweetie." + +The next day, Lily went to preschool and showed her friends the heart-shaped rock she collected. But when she tried to show off her poem, she stumbled on some words and felt embarrassed. Her teacher saw how sad Lily was and gave her a big hug. "Don't worry, Lily," she said. "We all make mistakes sometimes." Lily smiled and felt better knowing her teacher cared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sick and needed to take medicine to feel better. His mom gave him the medicine and Timmy made a funny face because it tasted yucky. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. But, he saw his friends fighting over a toy. Timmy didn't like it when his friends fought, so he decided to be compassionate and share his own toys with them. + +Timmy's friends were happy and stopped fighting. They all played together and had a lot of fun. Timmy felt better because he made his friends happy and he knew that being compassionate was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a happy sun in the sky. The sun was very lively and shone brightly every day. One day, the sky became dark and the sun disappeared. The animals on the ground were sad because they couldn't see the sun. They decided to separate and look for the sun. A little bird found the sun and brought it back to the sky. The sun came back and shone brightly again, making everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a clever horse named Max. Max was very fast and strong, but he was also very kind. Max had many friends in the barn, but he always made time to help others. + +One day, Max saw a little foal that was struggling to learn how to walk. Max went over to the foal and showed him how to take his first steps. The foal was so happy and grateful to Max for teaching him something new. + +Max felt very proud of himself for helping the foal learn something new. He learned that it feels good to help others and share what you know. From that day on, Max made it his mission to help others learn and grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly and sing all day long. One day, Tweety saw a big tree with a branch that looked perfect for hanging. Tweety wanted to hang on the branch and sing a song. So, Tweety flew over and hung on the branch. + +Soon after, Tweety saw two other birds, named Tom and Jerry, who were getting married. They asked Tweety to sing at their wedding. Tweety was excited to sing and make the wedding happy. But, when Tweety started singing, the other birds started to feel uncomfortable. They didn't like Tweety's voice. + +Tweety felt sad and flew away. But then, Tweety realized that it's okay if not everyone likes your singing. Tweety learned that it's important to be yourself and not worry about what others think. The moral of the story is to be confident in who you are, even if it makes others uncomfortable. +Once upon a time there was a caterpillar. It was very hungry and wanted to eat a lot of leaves. One day, it found a new leaf to eat. The caterpillar was so happy and ate the leaf quickly. + +After eating, the caterpillar saw a shiny object. It was a spoon. The caterpillar wanted to play with it, but the spoon was not clean. So, the caterpillar decided to polish the spoon with its tiny legs. It took a long time, but finally the spoon was shiny and new again. The caterpillar was very proud of itself and went back to eating more leaves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went on an adventurous walk in the woods. She saw many animals and trees. + +Suddenly, she met a friendly frog. "Hi, Lily! What are you doing here?" said the frog. "I'm exploring," said Lily. "It's Tuesday, and I wanted to do something fun." + +The frog replied, "That's great! I love exploring too. Do you want to see something cool?" Lily nodded excitedly. The frog then showed her a magical pond that could change colors. They both watched it change from blue to green to pink. Lily was amazed and thanked the frog for showing her something so wonderful. From that day on, she went on many more adventurous walks with her new friend, the frog. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a boy and a girl. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, they found a big box of candy. The boy wanted to eat all the candy by himself, but the girl said, "Let's share the candy, so we can both have some." + +The boy thought about it and agreed. They each took some candy and ate it. They were happy because they shared and didn't fight over the candy. + +After they finished the candy, the boy noticed his hands were dirty. The girl said, "Let's wash our hands, so they won't be dirty anymore." They went to the sink and washed their hands until they were clean. + +The moral of the story is that sharing is good and it makes us happy. It's also important to keep ourselves clean and healthy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a pink dress that she loved to wear. One day, she was playing outside when her dress got dirty. She went inside and asked her mom, "Can you wash my dress, please?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but we need to fold it first." So, Lily helped her mom fold the dress and put it in the washing machine. + +After the dress was clean, Lily wanted to wear it again. She put it on and ran outside to play. She loved to run and feel the speed of the wind blowing in her hair. + +As she was playing, her friend came over and said, "Wow, your dress is so pretty! I wish I had a pink dress like that." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks! Maybe we can find one for you too." And they continued to play together, happy and carefree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up today feeling very weak. Her mommy asked, "Are you feeling okay, Lily?" Lily replied, "No, I'm not feeling good today." + +Lily's mommy said, "Let's go outside and catch some fresh air. Maybe that will make you feel better." So, they went outside and saw a butterfly flying around. Lily tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily's mommy said, "Don't worry, we'll try again another day." Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mommy." They walked around and enjoyed the sunshine. Suddenly, they saw a ball rolling towards them. A little boy ran up and said, "I'm sorry, I accidentally kicked my ball too hard." Lily's mommy said, "It's okay, we caught it for you." The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you!" Lily felt much better and they all played together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal from his favorite bowl every morning. One day, Timmy's mommy brought him a new bowl. Timmy was glad because the new bowl was very pretty and had pictures of his favorite cartoon characters on it. + +As Timmy ate his cereal, he noticed something strange. The milk in his new bowl was turning pink! Timmy was curious and wanted to know why this was happening. He carefully lifted the bowl to reveal a surprise - there was a secret compartment at the bottom of the bowl that contained a special powder that turned the milk pink! + +Timmy was so excited about his new bowl and the surprise it revealed. He couldn't wait to show it to all of his friends at preschool. From that day on, Timmy looked forward to breakfast every morning because he knew his new bowl would always have a fun surprise waiting for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special skirt that was different from any other skirt. It was unique! One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. While playing, Lily saw a pretty flower and decided to pick it. She put the flower in her unique skirt and continued playing. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the flower flew away. Lily was sad, but her mommy told her that there are many more unique flowers to pick in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go on a trip with her family. Her mom said, "We can't go on a trip now, we don't have enough money." Lily was sad and started to cry. Her dad said, "Don't worry, we can still enjoy our day together. Let's go to the park!" + +Lily was glad to hear that and they all went to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Lily's dad bought some ice cream for them to eat. Lily said, "This is the best trip ever!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. A big dog had run away from his owner and was chasing after them. Lily was scared and started to cry again. Her dad said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you." He picked her up and they ran to the car. + +When they got home, Lily said, "Thank you, Daddy. I enjoyed our trip to the park." Her dad replied, "Me too, Lily. I'm glad we had a fun day together." +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go to the beach and play in the sand. One day, Timmy saw a seal swimming in the ocean. The seal was big and had nice fur. + +Timmy shouted, "Look, Mommy! A seal!" + +Mommy came over and said, "Yes, Timmy, that's a seal. They live in the ocean." + +Timmy was happy to see the seal and waved at it. The seal waved back with its flipper. Timmy said, "That's nice!" and the seal swam away. + +From that day on, Timmy always looked for the seal when he went to the beach. He hoped to see it again and shout with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her stuffed animals. One day, Lily's mom gifted her a new toy, a shiny red car. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom tightly. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He saw Lily's new toy car and said, "Wow, that's so cool! Can I play with it too?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "Sure, but let's play a game first. Whoever wins gets to play with the car first." + +Timmy nodded eagerly and they started playing a game of hide-and-seek. Lily was very good at hiding and Timmy couldn't find her. Finally, after a long search, Timmy found Lily hiding behind a tree. Lily had won the game! Timmy was happy for her and said, "You're so good at this game. You deserve to play with your new toy car first." + +Lily smiled and hugged Timmy. She was happy to have such a kind friend. Together, they played with the toy car and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind beneath its wings. One day, the bird saw a man walking with a cane. The man looked sad and tired. + +The bird knew it had to help the man. So, it flew down and landed on the man's shoulder. The man was surprised but happy to see the bird. The bird chirped and sang a beautiful song. The man smiled and felt better. + +Later that day, the man was walking by a lake when he tripped and fell. He hurt his leg and couldn't walk. The bird saw what happened and knew what to do. It soared into the sky and found a group of animals. They all came to help the man and carried him back to his home. + +From that day on, the man and the yellow bird became best friends. The man would walk with his cane and the bird would soar above him, keeping him safe. They knew they could always count on each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Peter. Peter was very curious and loved to explore new places. One day, he found a big velvet bag in the forest. He asked, "What's inside the bag?" but nobody answered. + +Peter got closer to the bag and saw that it was open. He peeked inside and found a shiny red ball. He was so happy and wanted to play with it. But then, a big bad wolf appeared and said, "That ball is mine! Give it to me!" + +Peter didn't want to give the ball away, so he said, "No! I found it first!" The wolf growled and tried to take the ball from Peter. But Peter was quick and ran away. He found a safe spot and laid down with the ball. He was so happy and said, "I'm glad I didn't give up my ball!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote about her day. One day, Lily's little brother, Max, was being nosy and wanted to read her diary. + +Lily said, "No, Max. You can't read my diary. It's my private book." + +Max was sad and said, "But why not? I want to know what you wrote." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I permit you to read one page. But only one!" + +Max was happy and quickly opened the diary. He read the first page and saw that Lily wrote about a surprise party she was planning for him. + +Max was so excited and hugged Lily. "Thank you for letting me read your diary, Lily. I can't wait for my surprise party!" + +From that day on, Max learned to not be so nosy and respect other people's privacy. And Lily was happy that she could make her brother so happy with her surprise party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play with her toys. One day, Lily saw a big helicopter in the sky. She was so excited and wanted to see it up close. + +Lily ran to the park where the helicopter landed. But when she got there, she saw a sad puppy who was lost and couldn't find his way home. Lily felt sorry for the puppy and wanted to help him. She picked him up and tried to find his owner. + +But after a while, Lily started to feel tired. She couldn't find the puppy's owner and didn't know what to do. Just then, the helicopter pilot saw Lily and the lost puppy. He came over to help and together they found the puppy's home. Lily was happy she could help the puppy and see the helicopter up close. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, especially when she heard music with a triangle sound. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a big show where lots of people were singing and dancing. When the show was over, everyone started to clap and applaud. Lily was so happy that she started to clap too! + +After the show, Lily met a nice lady who gave her a triangle to play with. Lily was so excited and she played the triangle all the way home. When they got home, Lily's mommy told her how brave she was for clapping and playing the triangle at the show. Lily felt very proud of herself and went to bed with a big smile on her face. From that day on, Lily loved to play her triangle and clap whenever she heard music. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a big stage. She asked her mommy what it was for, and her mommy said, "It's for people to perform on." + +Lily was curious and asked her mommy if she could perform too. Her mommy said yes, and Lily was so excited. She practiced singing her favorite song all week. Finally, the day of the performance arrived. Lily went up on stage and sang her heart out. The audience clapped and cheered for her. + +After the performance, Lily saw a weak light shining on her. She asked her mommy what it was, and her mommy explained that it was a spotlight. Lily was happy that she got to perform in the spotlight. From that day on, Lily loved to sing and perform for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bowl of strawberries. She was very sleepy and wanted to go to bed. + +Lily's mom came into the room and said, "Lily, it's time to go to bed. Put your bowl away." + +Lily replied, "But Mommy, I'm not done eating my strawberries." + +Her mom said, "It's okay, you can eat them tomorrow. You need to go to sleep now." + +Lily put her bowl on the table and got into bed. She fell asleep right away, dreaming about the delicious strawberries she would eat in the morning. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a lion who was very careful. He always looked both ways before crossing the road. One day, he met a monkey who was swinging from tree to tree. + +"Hello, Mr. Lion! Can you help me?" asked the monkey. + +"What do you need help with?" asked the lion. + +"I lost my banana up in the tree. Can you climb up and get it for me?" asked the monkey. + +The lion climbed up the tree and got the banana for the monkey. As he was climbing down, he slipped and fell. The monkey was very careful and caught the lion before he hit the ground. + +"Thank you, monkey! You saved my life!" said the lion. + +"It's okay, Mr. Lion. I'm just glad I could help," said the monkey. + +From that day on, the lion and the monkey became best friends. They played together and went on many adventures. And whenever the lion needed help, the monkey was always there to reverse the situation. +Once upon a time, a big elephant appeared in the forest. He was very clumsy and kept tripping over his own feet. The other animals in the forest saw him and started to march towards him. They wanted to help him because they could see he was having trouble walking. The kind animals helped the elephant up and showed him how to walk without falling over. From that day on, the elephant was much happier and could walk without being clumsy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens went for a walk. They saw a big mountain that had fire coming out of it. Lily said, "Look, Mittens! A big volcano!" Mittens meowed and looked up at the mountain. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her to come home. Lily said, "I have to go now, Mittens. I'll miss you!" Mittens meowed sadly. Lily hugged Mittens and walked away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the park. Lily saw her friend, Emily. Emily said, "Hi Lily! I missed you!" Lily smiled and said, "I missed you too, Emily!" They played on the swings and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to Emily and went home. She hugged Mittens and said, "I missed you too, Mittens!" Mittens purred and licked Lily's face. Lily laughed and hugged Mittens again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he went for a walk in the woods and found a big cave. He wanted to go inside but was scared. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a voice from inside the cave. "Hello there, little one. Are you lost?" the voice said. Timmy was surprised and scared at first, but then he realized that the voice was kind. + +"I'm not lost," said Timmy. "I just want to see what's inside the cave." + +"Come on in," said the voice. "It's fine in here. Just be careful where you step." + +Timmy took a deep breath and walked into the cave. He was amazed at what he saw inside. The voice belonged to a friendly bear who showed Timmy all the beautiful rocks and crystals that he had collected. Timmy was so happy that he took a small crystal as a souvenir and thanked the bear before leaving the cave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw some pretty flowers growing. They were red and had a black center. She asked her mommy what they were called, and her mommy said they were called poppies. + +Lily loved poppies because they were so pretty. She wanted to pick one and bring it inside to show her mommy. But then she remembered her mommy said not to pick flowers without asking first. So instead, she decided to have a race with her dog, Max. They ran around the backyard and had so much fun. + +After the race, Lily's mommy called her inside for lunch. She made Lily a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which was so yummy. Lily ate it all up and then went back outside to play some more with Max. She was so happy to have such a fun day outside with her dog and the pretty poppies. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red was very useful because he could drive fast and carry things. One day, Red was driving on the road with lots of other cars. This road was called traffic. + +Suddenly, Red saw a ball on the road. The ball was very big and round. Red thought it would be fun to roll the ball. So, Red drove over to the ball and pushed it with his wheels. The ball started to roll and Red chased after it. + +As Red and the ball were rolling, they saw a big truck coming towards them. Red was scared and didn't want to get hit by the truck. So, Red quickly pushed the ball to the side of the road and got out of the way. Red was happy that he was able to help the ball and keep himself safe from traffic. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy helicopter. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, we are going to the park. Are you ready?" Timmy replied, "Yes, I am ready!" + +At the park, Timmy saw a real helicopter in the sky. He said, "Wow, look at the helicopter!" His mom said, "Do you want to take a ride in a helicopter someday?" Timmy said, "Yes, I want to take a ride!" + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom saw a man who worked with helicopters. The man said, "Would you like to see the inside of a helicopter?" Timmy said, "Yes, please!" The man showed Timmy the inside of the helicopter and Timmy was very happy. + +Timmy went home that day with a big smile on his face. He told his dad, "I saw a real helicopter today and I want to take a ride one day!" His dad said, "Maybe one day you will take a ride in a helicopter, Timmy." Timmy went to bed that night dreaming about taking a ride in a helicopter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved soup, especially tomato soup. One day, Lily's mom made her a big bowl of tomato soup for lunch. The soup was hot and steamy, and it smelled so good. Lily blew on the soup to make it cool down, and then she took a sip. It was delicious! + +Lily's mom asked her what she wanted to do for the rest of the day. Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I plan to play outside with my friends." Her mom smiled and said that sounded like a good idea. Lily finished her soup and went outside to play. The sun was shining, and the sky was a pretty light blue. Lily had so much fun playing with her friends that she forgot all about her soup. But when she came back inside, her mom had saved some for her. It was still warm and yummy, just like before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks every day. One day, she found an unusual block that she had never seen before. It was bright pink and sparkly. She was so excited to play with it, but she didn't want to mark it with her crayons, so she left it on her shelf. + +The next day, Lily's little brother came to play with her. He saw the unusual block and wanted to play with it too. Lily didn't want to share it because she loved it so much. Her brother got upset and grabbed the block from her. They started to argue and accidentally knocked over all of their blocks. They both got in trouble from their mom. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share and not be selfish. If Lily had let her brother play with the unusual block, they could have had fun together and not gotten into trouble. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the market with her mom. They saw a lot of fruit there. Lily's mom asked her, "Which fruit do you want to buy, Lily?" Lily looked at the fruit and said, "I want the red apple, please." + +But the man who was selling the fruit said, "No, no, the apple is too harsh. You should buy the yellow banana instead." Lily's mom said, "No, thank you. We want the red apple, please." + +The man led them to the red apples and said, "Here you go. This is the best fruit." Lily took a bite of the apple and said, "Yummy! Thank you, sir." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in her backyard when she found a shiny rock. She picked it up and examined it closely. She thought it was very pretty. + +Later that day, Lily's mom called her inside for dinner. While they were eating, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw that there was an emergency vehicle with flashing lights driving down the street. Lily's mom explained that sometimes when people get hurt or sick, they need the emergency vehicle to take them to the hospital. + +After dinner, Lily went back outside to play. She found a stick and started to draw in the dirt. But the stick was dull and it was hard to make good marks. She wished she had a sharper stick to draw with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to count things and knew a lot about numbers. One day, her family took her to a big temple. It was huge and had lots of stairs to climb. Lily's mommy held her hand tight as they walked up the stairs. + +Inside the temple, Lily saw lots of pretty things. She saw colorful flowers, shiny statues, and bright candles. She even saw a big bell that made a loud sound when someone rang it. Lily counted all the things she saw and was happy when she got to a big number. + +After they left the temple, Lily was tired but happy. She told her mommy that she loved the temple and all the pretty things inside. Her mommy smiled and said they could come back again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie was flying in the sky, looking for some water to drink. The birdie was very thirsty because it had been flying for a long time and there was no water around. It flew and flew until it saw a pond. The pond was very far away, but the birdie was determined to reach it. + +Finally, the birdie reached the pond. It was so happy to see the water. The water was cool and refreshing. The birdie drank the water and felt so much better. It was no longer thirsty. The birdie sighed with relief and felt happy. + +After drinking the water, the birdie flew away. It was flying in the sky again, but now it was not thirsty anymore. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. The birdie felt dry because of the hot sun, but it was happy because it had found water. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and collect pebbles. One day, he found a shiny pebble that he wanted to keep forever. He put it in his pocket and ran back home. + +When he got home, he showed his pebble to his mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a pretty pebble!" he said excitedly. His mom smiled and said, "That's nice, Timmy. But you need to be careful with it. You don't want to lose it." + +Timmy was impatient and didn't want to listen to his mom. He ran back outside to play with his pebble. But then, a big gust of wind came and blew his pebble away. Timmy was sad and cried. His mom came outside and saw that Timmy was upset. "What's wrong, Timmy?" she asked. + +"I lost my pebble," Timmy said sadly. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll find it. Let's cover the ground with a blanket and look for it together." So, they covered the ground with a blanket and searched for the pebble. After a while, they found it and Timmy was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a crab named Bob. Bob was very intelligent and loved to explore the beach. One day, he met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily asked, "What are you doing, Mr. Crab?" + +"I am looking for food to gain energy," replied Bob. + +Lily was curious and asked, "Are you a smart crab?" + +Bob smiled and said, "Yes, I am an intelligent crab. I know how to find the best food!" + +Lily was impressed and said, "Wow, you're amazing Mr. Crab!" Bob felt happy and continued his search for food while Lily watched in amazement. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to snuggle up in her cozy blanket when it was cold outside. One day, Lily went to visit her friend Emily. Emily was very polite and always said "please" and "thank you". + +When they got to Emily's house, she offered Lily a seat on her big, comfy couch. Lily sat down and snuggled up with her blanket. Emily brought them both some cookies and milk, and they had a yummy snack together. + +After they finished their snack, Lily and Emily played with their toys and had lots of fun. When it was time for Lily to go home, Emily said "Goodbye, Lily. Thank you for coming to play with me." Lily smiled and said "Thank you for having me. Bye!" and she went home, feeling happy and warm inside. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy, the king and queen. One day, the princess went for a walk in the forest. She saw a big, shiny rock on the ground. It was silver! She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As she was walking, she saw a little bird. The bird was not moving. The princess thought it was dead. She felt sad for the bird. She wanted to help it. She went back to the castle and asked her daddy, the king, to help her. + +The king introduced the princess to a nice man who knew how to take care of animals. The man took the bird and promised to make it better. The princess was happy that she could help the little bird. She went back to the forest and continued her walk, feeling proud of herself. +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 went to play outside with his toy cars, but he accidentally dropped one of them in a big hole. + +Timmy tried to get his toy car out of the hole, but it was too deep. Suddenly, he saw a magnet nearby and he remembered that magnets can attract metal things. So, he used the magnet to get his toy car out of the hole. Timmy was so happy that he could play with all his toy cars again. + +But then, Timmy realized that he didn't know where the hole came from. It was unknown to him. He didn't want anyone else to fall in the hole, so he decided to lock it up with a big rock. From that day on, Timmy played safely with his toy cars outside, knowing that the hole was locked and unknown. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mrs. Brown. She loved to cook and always made yummy food. One day, her little friend Tommy came to visit her. Tommy was hungry and Mrs. Brown wanted to teach him how to cook. + +"Come here, Tommy," she said. "I will show you how to make a sandwich." Mrs. Brown took a plate and put some bread on it. She added some cheese and ham. "Now, you try," she said. + +Tommy tried to make a sandwich too. It wasn't perfect, but Mrs. Brown was humble and said it was delicious. They both enjoyed their sandwiches and had a fun day together. From that day on, Tommy loved to cook and always remembered the lesson Mrs. Brown taught him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes, they were her favorite snack. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some grapes. She picked out the juiciest ones and put them in her basket. + +Later that night, Lily was feeling scared. She thought there was a monster under her bed. But she remembered what her mom told her, "If you feel scared, just keep a nightlight on." So, Lily turned on her nightlight and felt much better. + +The next day, Lily ate her grapes and felt happy. She kept the seeds to plant in her garden. She loved to watch them grow into big grape vines. And whenever she felt scared at night, she would keep her nightlight on and eat a grape to feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily's mom called her to come and eat lunch. Lily said, "I'm not hungry, Mommy." But her mom said, "You have to eat, Lily. You will be hungry later." + +After lunch, Lily went to play in her room. She looked up at the ceiling and saw a spider web. She said to her mom, "Mommy, the spider web is on the ceiling. Can we change it?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can clean it up." + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends. She saw a little boy who didn't have any toys to play with. She said to him, "Do you want to play with my toys?" The little boy was happy and said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily learned that it's important to share and help others. She felt happy and proud that she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a shiny spark on the ground. It was very attractive to her, so she picked it up. + +As she was playing with the spark, her friend Jack came over. "What's that?" he asked. "It's a spark!" Lily replied. "Wow, can I see it?" Jack asked. "Sure, reach out your hand," Lily said. + +Jack reached out his hand and Lily placed the spark in his palm. "It's so pretty!" Jack exclaimed. "I know, right?" Lily said with a smile. They continued to play with the spark together until it was time to go home. From that day on, they always looked for more sparks to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and pick flowers. One day, Lily's mom mentioned that there was a storm coming. Lily didn't know what a storm was, so her mom explained that it was when the sky got very dark and it rained a lot. + +Lily was scared of the storm, but her mom said they would be safe inside. As the storm got closer, the wind started to blow very hard and the rain hit the windows like tiny rocks. Lily's mom held her tight and they waited for the storm to pass. + +But then, there was a big fit of lightning and a loud boom of thunder. The power went out and Lily was so scared she started to cry. Suddenly, a tree fell on their house and everything went dark. Lily's mom tried to call for help, but her phone didn't work without power. + +Lily and her mom were stuck in the dark, cold house with no way to get out. They waited and waited, but nobody came to help them. The storm had caused too much damage. Lily and her mom were very sad and scared, but they held onto each other and hoped that someone would come soon. +Once upon a time, a little bird named Tweetie was flying around the forest looking for a place to build her nest. She flew high and low, but she couldn't find a good spot. Suddenly, she saw a tree with a deep hole in it. She thought it would be perfect for her nest. + +But then, a big bird named Bob flew over and saw Tweetie looking at the hole. "That's my spot," he said. "You can't build your nest there." + +Tweetie was scared, but she dared to speak up. "Please, Mr. Bob, I really need a place to build my nest. Can't we share the hole?" + +Bob thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, we can share. But only if you promise to help me find food for my babies." + +Tweetie agreed, and they both built their nests in the deep hole. They became good friends and helped each other out whenever they could. And from that day on, they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to paint all sorts of things. One day, she painted a beautiful picture of a flower. But when her mom saw it, she looked confused and asked, "What is it, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "It's a flower, Mommy." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Oh, I recognize it now! You did a great job painting it." + +Lily felt happy and proud of her painting. She decided to give it to her grandma as a gift. When she showed it to her grandma, she said, "Wow, Lily! This is beautiful. You are such a talented painter." + +Lily felt happy and loved. She knew that painting was something she was good at and loved to do. And she felt proud that her family recognized her talent. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to bake cakes together. One day, the mom was very busy and accidentally burned the cake. The family was sad because they couldn't eat the cake. But then, the little girl said, "I forgive you, mommy. Let's try again!" So they made a new cake and it was delicious. The family ate the cake and they were happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mary. She had a big rug in her living room that she loved very much. One day, her friend Jenny came to visit her. + +Jenny said, "Mary, your rug is so pretty! Can I touch it?" + +Mary smiled and said, "Of course, Jenny! I always allow my friends to touch my things." + +Jenny felt happy and touched the rug gently. "Wow, it's so soft and cozy!" she said. + +Mary replied, "Yes, it is. And you know what? I'm feeling generous today. I'll give you a small rug just like this one as a present!" + +Jenny was overjoyed and hugged Mary tightly. "Thank you so much! You're the best friend ever!" + +Mary smiled and said, "You're welcome, Jenny. I'm happy to share my things with my friends." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. Max loved to play and run around the yard with Lily. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited to go! + +As they packed their bags, Lily noticed a little itch on Max's ear. She tried to scratch it, but Max kept moving away. Lily's mom said they would take Max to the vet before they left. + +When they got to the beach, Lily and Max had so much fun playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. But one day, Lily's mom said it was time to leave and go back home. Lily was sad to say goodbye to the beach, but she was happy to see her dad and her other pets waiting for them. + +As they unpacked, Lily remembered about Max's itch. She ran to him and tried to scratch it again, but this time Max stayed still. Lily's mom had taken Max to the vet and the itch was gone! Lily was so happy that Max was feeling better and she gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily drew a beautiful image of a flower. She showed it to her mommy and said, "Look, mommy! Pretty flower!" + +Mommy looked at the picture and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a very beautiful flower. Can you hold it up for me to see?" + +Lily lifted the picture up high, but then she accidentally dropped it on the floor. She felt sad and said, "Oh no! My picture!" + +Mommy picked it up and said, "It's okay, Lily. It's still a beautiful picture, even if it fell down. We can hang it up on the wall so everyone can see it." And that's exactly what they did. From that day on, Lily's picture hung on the wall and made everyone smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily looked up and saw dark clouds in the sky. It started to rain, and Lily's mom told her to come inside. + +When Lily went inside, she saw her fridge. It was big and white, and it kept all of her favorite foods cold. Lily's mom opened the fridge and gave her a glass of milk. Lily drank the milk and felt happy. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work. He picked her up and put her on his shoulders. Lily felt so high up in the sky! She looked down and saw her house, her street, and her park. Lily was so happy to be with her family, even on a rainy day. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Betsy. Betsy was a modest cow who lived on a farm with her friends. One day, Betsy walked to the mailbox to mail a letter to her grandma. + +As Betsy walked, she met a little girl named Lily. "Hi, Betsy!" said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm mailing a letter to my grandma," replied Betsy. + +"That's nice!" said Lily. "Can I help?" + +"Sure!" said Betsy. "Can you hold the envelope while I put it in the mailbox?" + +Lily held the envelope while Betsy pushed it into the mailbox. But as they turned to walk away, they heard a loud noise. + +The mailbox had fallen over and crushed Betsy. Lily was very sad and cried for a long time. She never forgot about Betsy and always remembered to be careful around mailboxes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and see the stars in the universe. One night, she saw a bright gray star that she wanted to touch. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I reach the star?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Lily. The star is too far away. But you can still admire it from here." + +Lily felt sad that she couldn't touch the star, but she learned that sometimes we can't always have what we want. Instead, we should appreciate what we have and be grateful for it. + +From that day on, Lily looked up at the stars every night and felt happy knowing that the universe was full of wonders that she could admire. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball in the park every day. One day, Max saw a little girl crying because she lost her ball in the pond. Max wanted to help her, so he jumped into the pond to find the ball. + +Max searched and searched, but he couldn't find the ball. Suddenly, Max couldn't breathe because he swallowed a lung full of water. Max tried to return to the surface, but he couldn't. The little girl screamed for help, but it was too late. Max drowned in the pond. + +The little girl was very sad and missed Max very much. She returned to the park every day to remember Max and the fun they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the rain. One day, he saw a big rocket in his backyard. It was wet because of the rain. Timmy was scared to touch it. His friend dared him to touch the rocket. Timmy was brave and touched the rocket. Suddenly, the rocket blasted off into space! Timmy was so happy he dared to touch the rocket. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat snacks, especially her favorite snack, which was a yummy apple. One day, Lily's mommy told her that she could have a snack, but only if she finished her homework first. Lily worked very hard and finished her homework quickly, so her mommy permitted her to have her snack. + +After eating her snack, Lily felt very tired. She lay down on her bed and closed her eyes. Soon, she fell into a deep sleep and had a wonderful dream about a magical land with talking animals and a giant rainbow slide. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and happy. + +From that day on, Lily always finished her homework before having a snack. She knew that if she did, her mommy would permit her to have her yummy apple and she could have a deep and wonderful sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quackers. Quackers was very eager to go on an adventure. He wanted to travel to a faraway pond he had heard about. So, Quackers packed his bag with some bread and set off on his journey. + +As he was traveling, Quackers saw a big boat on the river. Suddenly, the boat started to sink! Quackers quickly swam over to help the people on the boat. He used his strong wings to push the boat to the shore and everyone was safe. + +Quackers felt very proud of himself for helping. He continued on his journey to the faraway pond, feeling happy and excited about all the adventures he would have along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sail with her daddy on their boat. One day, they went out to sail, but Lily's daddy got confused about where they were going. He didn't know which way to go. + +Lily asked her daddy, "Where are we going?" Her daddy replied, "I'm not sure, I'm confused." Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Let's ask the seagull, maybe he knows the way." They asked the seagull and he showed them the right way to go. + +Lily and her daddy were happy and they continued to sail until they reached their destination. They thanked the seagull and Lily said, "I'm glad we asked for help when we were confused." Her daddy smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. You're a smart girl." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big country with her mommy and daddy. One night, they went for a walk in the dark. Lily saw a firefly and said, "Look, mommy, it's glowing!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, it's very pretty." But then, they heard a rude voice behind them. It was a big dog who barked, "What are you doing here? This is my spot!" + +Lily got scared and hid behind her mommy. But her daddy said, "We are just taking a walk. We didn't mean to bother you." + +The dog stopped barking and said, "Oh, okay. You can stay if you want. Just don't be rude like some people." + +Lily and her family continued their walk and saw more fireflies glowing in the dark. They were happy they didn't have to leave because of the rude dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. He would run around and play with his toys. One day, he saw a bush in his backyard. The bush was green and had leaves on it. Timmy thought the bush was boring and didn't like it very much. + +Then, Timmy had an idea. He decided to act like a superhero and save the bush. He put on his cape and ran over to the bush. He pretended to use his powers to make the bush more exciting. He made the leaves dance and the branches move. Suddenly, the bush was no longer boring. It was a magical bush that Timmy had saved with his superhero powers. From that day on, Timmy loved the bush and would always play around it. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny liked to skip and hop all around the garden. One day, the bunny saw a big truck coming down the road. The bunny didn't know what a truck was and thought it looked like a big toy. The bunny hopped over to the road to get a closer look. + +Suddenly, the truck hit a bump and wrecked into the bunny. The bunny was hurt and couldn't skip anymore. The bunny's family was very sad and missed the cute little bunny. They learned that it's important to be careful and stay away from big trucks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around the park. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. It was very hot outside, and Lily felt sweaty. + +"Mommy, I'm hot!" Lily said. + +"I know, sweetie. Do you want to take a break and sit on this chest?" her mommy said, pointing to a big wooden chest. + +Lily sat on the chest and drank some water. Then, she saw a little boy with a red bike. + +"Hi!" Lily said. "Do you want to ride bikes with me?" + +The little boy smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They rode their bikes together and had so much fun. After a while, Lily and her mommy went home. Lily was tired but happy. She couldn't wait to ride her bike again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his rubber ball. He would bounce it around and try to catch it. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his ball outside when a big dog came running towards him. Timmy was scared, but his mommy came running and protected him from the dog. + +After that, Timmy's mommy told him to be careful and not play too hard with his rubber ball. She didn't want him to accidentally break anything or hurt himself. Timmy promised to be careful and thanked his mommy for protecting him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his red fire truck when he saw smoke outside. He looked out the window and saw a big black fire! + +Timmy rushed to his mommy and said, "Mommy, fire outside! Come quick!" His mommy saw the fire too and called the firefighters. They rushed to the scene and put out the fire. + +Afterwards, Timmy asked his mommy, "Why was the fire black?" His mommy explained, "The fire was black because it was burning something that made a lot of smoke." Timmy nodded and said, "Oh, I'm glad the firefighters came and put out the fire." +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous man named Bob. Bob always wore a big red coat when he went outside. One day, Bob was walking down the street when he heard someone yell for help. He looked around and saw a little boy who had lost his way. Bob asked the boy where he lived, but the boy didn't know. Bob knew he had to help the boy, so he took off his coat and gave it to the boy to keep warm. Bob then carried the boy on his shoulders and walked around until they found the boy's house. The boy's family was so happy to see him and they thanked Bob for being so kind and generous. From that day on, the boy always remembered Bob and his big red coat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, Timmy was playing and he saw a big whale in the water. "Wow, look at the whale!" Timmy shouted. + +Timmy's friend, Sally, came over and asked, "What are you looking at?" Timmy said, "A big whale in the water!" Sally wanted to see the whale too, but she couldn't see it. "I don't see the whale," Sally said. + +Timmy said, "Let's search for the whale together!" So, they walked along the beach, searching for the whale. After a while, they found the whale again, but this time it was on the dry sand. The whale was stuck and couldn't get back in the water. Timmy and Sally knew they had to help the whale, so they called for some grown-ups to come and help. Together, they were able to push the whale back into the water and it swam away happily. Timmy and Sally felt proud that they were able to help the whale. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her yard. She was wearing her favorite skirt that was pink and twirly. Suddenly, her friend Timmy came to play with her. Timmy was very rough and started to push Lily. + +"Stop it, Timmy!" Lily cried. + +"I'm sorry," Timmy said. "I didn't mean to be so rough." + +Lily forgave Timmy and they continued to play together. But, as they were running around, Lily's skirt got caught on a tree branch and started to rip. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "My skirt is ruined!" + +"Don't worry," Timmy said. "We can fix it together." + +And so, they worked to fix Lily's skirt and had a fun day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny's friend, a little bird named Lilly, came to him and said, "Benny, I saw a poison berry bush in the forest. We need to stay away from it!" + +Benny asked, "Why?" + +Lilly replied, "Because the berries are poisonous and can make us very sick." + +Benny nodded and said, "Okay, we will remain far away from the poison berries." + +From that day on, Benny and Lilly made sure to stay away from the poison berry bush. They continued to play and have fun in the forest, but always remembered to be careful and avoid dangerous things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, her mother asked her to help with the laundry. Lily was not happy about it, but she agreed to help. + +As she was folding the clothes, she noticed a wrinkled dress. She asked her mother, "Can we iron this dress so it looks pretty again?" Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, we can iron it." + +Lily watched as her mother ironed the dress. She thought it was so cool how the iron made the dress smooth and attractive again. After they finished, Lily said, "Wow, Mommy, the dress looks so pretty now!" Her mother replied, "Yes, it does. Now let's fold it and put it away." + +Lily helped her mother with the laundry and remained happy for the rest of the day. She realized that even though chores may not be fun, they can make things look nice and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! This rock is so pretty and unique!" said Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. It's important to value things that are special and different." + +Later that day, Lily's family decided to have a barbecue on the grill. Lily's dad cooked hot dogs and hamburgers while Lily helped set the table. When they sat down to eat, Lily's mom noticed that Lily wasn't eating her food. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" asked her mom. + +"I don't want to eat this hamburger. It doesn't taste good," said Lily. + +Her mom explained, "Just because something looks different doesn't mean it's not good. It's important to value all kinds of things, even if they're not what we're used to." + +Lily realized her mom was right and took a bite of the hamburger. It was delicious! From that day on, Lily learned to value all kinds of things, even if they were different from what she was used to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy clean the house. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, can you please help me mop the floor?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mommy! I can do it!" She grabbed the mop and started to work. She moved the mop back and forth, back and forth, until the floor was clean. + +Her mommy looked at her and said, "Wow, Lily! You are so intelligent! You did a great job!" Lily felt happy and proud of herself. + +From that day on, Lily loved to help her mommy clean the house. She knew that when she worked hard, she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a unique stick on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Max. + +Max said, "Wow, that's a cool stick! Can I see it?" + +Lily nodded and handed him the stick. Max shook the stick and heard a sound coming from inside of it. He said, "I think there's something inside this stick!" + +Lily was surprised and asked, "What do you think is inside?" + +Max replied, "I don't know, but let's shake it again and find out!" + +So, they shook the stick together and suddenly a little bird flew out of it! They were both amazed and happy to have made such a wonderful discovery. From that day on, they always looked for unique sticks in the park, hoping to find more surprises inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big, black dog named Max. One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. Timmy was having so much fun that he forgot all about his favorite toy truck at home. + +As they were walking, Max suddenly stopped and sniffed the ground. Timmy asked, "What did you find, Max?" Max barked and pointed his ear towards a bush. Timmy looked and saw a little bird with a broken wing. + +Timmy picked up the bird and said, "Don't worry, little birdie. I'll take you home and make you better." Max wagged his tail in agreement. Timmy and Max walked back home, and Timmy didn't forget about the bird. He took care of it until it was all better, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and have fun with her toys. One day, she was cleaning her room and found a toy she had not seen in a long time. She recognized it right away and it made her very happy. + +Lily's mom came into her room and saw how tidy it was. She was very proud of her little girl for keeping her room clean. Lily showed her mom the toy she found and they both had fun playing with it together. + +After they finished playing, Lily put her toy away in its proper place so her room would stay tidy. She felt proud of herself for recognizing her toy and for being a good helper by keeping her room clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to find some grapes in the kitchen. Lily started to search for the grapes in the fridge and on the counter. She looked everywhere but couldn't find any grapes. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Where are the grapes? I can't find them!" Her mommy replied, "They are in the big bowl on the table." Lily found the grapes and started to eat them. But her mommy warned her, "Be careful, some grapes can be dangerous for you." + +Lily asked, "Why are they dangerous?" Her mommy explained, "Some grapes have seeds that you can't eat, and they can make you sick. But the grapes in the bowl are safe to eat." Lily was happy to find the grapes and enjoyed eating them without any danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly and sing in the trees. One day, Tweetie was flying when she saw a big branch on the ground. + +"Ouch, that hurts!" Tweetie said as she landed on the branch. + +Just then, a friendly squirrel named Nutty came by. "Are you okay, Tweetie?" Nutty asked. + +"No, I hurt my wing," Tweetie said sadly. + +"Don't worry, I can help," Nutty said. "Let's lay you down on this soft leaf and I'll bring you some nuts to eat. That will help you feel better." + +And so, Nutty brought Tweetie some nuts and she felt much better. From then on, Tweetie and Nutty were the best of friends and always looked out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a big blank paper and some colorful paints. "I want to paint something pretty," she said to herself. She dipped her brush in the paint and started to draw. She painted a big sun with a happy face, a green tree with brown branches, and some yellow flowers. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from behind the tree. "Who is there?" she asked. But nobody answered. Lily felt scared because the voice was unknown to her. She decided to go home and tell her mom about the voice. + +"Mommy, I heard a voice in the park," Lily said. "It was unknown to me. I was scared." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Sometimes we hear strange voices, but it's okay. You did the right thing by coming to me." Lily felt better and went back to her room to paint some more. She was happy because she had a good day at the park and she painted something pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. They would always sit on the same seat near the big tree. + +One day, Lily saw a squirrel running around with a nut. She wanted to play with the squirrel, but it was too fast. She decided to scatter some nuts on the ground to see if the squirrel would come back. + +Lily and her parents waited patiently on their seat, watching the squirrels play. Suddenly, they saw a rare bird flying towards them. It landed on the ground and started pecking at the nuts that Lily had scattered. Lily was so happy that her plan worked! She had made a new friend and her parents were proud of her clever idea. From then on, they always brought nuts to scatter for the birds and squirrels to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a spider crawling on the ground. She was worried that the spider might bite her. + +Lily's mommy saw her looking worried and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +"I see a spider, mommy," Lily said. "I don't like spiders. They scare me." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Spiders are our friends. They eat the bad bugs that can hurt our plants." + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, mommy. But I still don't like spiders." + +Mommy chuckled and said, "That's okay, Lily. We can count how many legs the spider has. Maybe that will make you feel better." + +Lily smiled and counted the spider's legs. She felt much better knowing that the spider was helping her garden. From then on, she wasn't so worried about spiders anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved going to the park. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big slide and ran towards it. She enjoyed sliding down and laughed happily. + +Suddenly, she saw a disgusting bug on her hand. "Eww, yucky!" she cried out. Her mom quickly brushed it off and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Bugs are a part of nature, too." + +Lily continued to play at the park and saw a boy playing with a ball. She asked him if she could play too. "Sure!" he said with a smile. Lily had so much fun playing with the boy and enjoyed her time at the park. When it was time to go home, she said, "I love the park, can we come back again tomorrow?" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and look at the pretty landscape. One day, she saw a tree that was very flexible and she wondered how it could bend so easily. + +Lily decided to climb the tree, but she didn't know that it was too high and dangerous. When she reached the top, the tree suddenly snapped and she fell to the ground. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be careful and not take unnecessary risks. It's important to wonder and explore, but we should also be aware of our limitations and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. He would jump and run and his body would get very dirty. + +One day, Timmy saw two birds fighting in the sky. They were flapping their wings and making loud noises. Timmy thought it was very exciting to watch. + +After the birds flew away, Timmy went back to playing in the dirt. He didn't mind that his body was dirty because he was having so much fun. + +When it was time to go inside for dinner, Timmy's mom gave him a bath to clean his dirty body. Timmy didn't like taking baths but he knew it was important to be clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside, but he was always scared of thunder. Whenever he heard it, he would run inside and hide under his bed. + +One day, Tim's mom showed him an original painting that she had made. It was a beautiful picture of a rainbow after a storm. Tim loved the painting and asked his mom how she wasn't scared of thunder. + +His mom told him that thunder was just like the sound of a big drum in the sky and that it meant that the storm was almost over. She also said that sometimes things that scare us can be beautiful, just like her painting. + +From that day on, Tim wasn't scared of thunder anymore. He started to see it as something original and beautiful, just like his mom's painting. He learned that sometimes things that scare us can teach us important lessons and help us grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved robots. She had a pretty robot toy that she always played with. One day, Lily's friend came over and asked to see her pretty robot. Lily was happy to show it to her friend. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily's friend accidentally broke the pretty robot toy. Lily was very upset and cried. She told her friend that she shouldn't have touched it. Her friend said sorry, but Lily was still sad. + +Lily's mom came in and saw what happened. She tried to fix the pretty robot toy, but it was too broken. Lily was still crying and her friend felt bad. They hugged and said sorry to each other. Even though the pretty robot toy was broken, Lily learned that her friendship with her friend was more important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the market with her mom. While they were walking, they saw a big fish called tuna. Lily was amazed by its size and color. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom got lost in the market and she couldn't find her way back. Lily felt scared and didn't know what to do. Then, a kind lady saw her and asked her what happened. Lily explained everything and the lady was very helpful. She took Lily to the security office and they found her mom. + +When they got back home, Lily was very happy and told her mom about her dream. She dreamt about the big tuna fish and the helpful lady who saved her. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad you had a nice dream, my dear." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, Lily and her friends were playing with their toys when they saw a lady walking towards them. The lady looked very sad and her purse was open, and all her things were falling out. + +Lily's friends wanted to take some of the lady's things, but Lily knew it was wrong. "We should help her pick up her things and give them back to her," said Lily. So, they helped the lady pick up her things and put them back in her purse. + +The lady was very grateful and thanked the children. She said, "It's important to be kind and help others. When we work together and separate the good from the bad, we can create a peaceful world." Lily and her friends felt happy knowing they did the right thing and made someone's day better. +Once upon a time, there was a wild bear who lived in the forest. He loved to shake the trees to get the yummy fruits. One day, he met a rabbit who was looking for his friend. The bear asked, "What's wrong? Why are you sad?" The rabbit replied, "I lost my friend. He went to a marriage party and never came back." + +The bear felt sorry for the rabbit and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your friend." They searched the forest together, shaking every tree they saw. Suddenly, they heard a faint voice saying, "Help! Help!" They followed the voice and found the rabbit's friend trapped under a big rock. + +The bear used his strong arms to shake the rock until it broke into pieces. The rabbit's friend was safe and grateful. He thanked the bear and said, "You are a true friend. You saved my life!" The bear smiled and replied, "That's what friends are for." From that day on, the bear, the rabbit, and his friend became best friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The lazy cat liked to sleep all day long. One day, a big tornado came and the lazy cat got scared. The tornado was very strong and it made everything shake. The lazy cat wanted to run away, but it was too scared. The tornado took everything with it, but the lazy cat was safe. After the tornado went away, the lazy cat decided to wash itself. It used its tongue to wash its fur and it felt much better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Pandy. Pandy was very troubled because he lost his favorite toy. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +One day, Pandy met a kind girl who offered to help him find his toy. They searched high and low, but still couldn't find it. + +Feeling sad, Pandy sat down and started to polish his bamboo stick. Suddenly, a big bird swooped down and snatched the bamboo stick away from Pandy. + +Pandy was so sad and didn't know what to do without his toy and his bamboo stick. He realized that sometimes bad things happen, and we can't always fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and his dog, Max. One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk and saw a big garage. + +Timmy said, "Look, Max! A big garage!" + +Max barked and wagged his tail. + +Just then, a man came out of the garage. He said, "Hello, little boy. Are you lost?" + +Timmy said, "No, I'm not lost. I was just looking at your big garage." + +The man smiled and said, "Well, that's honest of you. Do you want to see what's inside?" + +Timmy nodded his head and followed the man into the garage. They looked at all the tools and cars inside. Timmy was very happy to see everything. + +After they were done looking, the man said goodbye and Timmy and Max went back home. Timmy told his mom all about the big garage and how nice the man was. Timmy was very happy that he got to see inside the garage. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty queen who loved to play pranks on her people. One day, a little girl named Lily came to the queen and said, "Queen, you should stop being naughty. It's not nice to make people upset." The queen disagreed and said, "I like being naughty. It's fun!" + +Lily was sad and went to her friends to tell them what happened. Her friends agreed that the queen was being mean. They decided to come up with a plan to teach the queen a lesson. They made a big cake and invited the queen to a party. + +When the queen arrived, she saw the cake and was so happy. But when she took a bite, she realized it was made of mud! She was very upset and said, "Why did you do this to me?" Lily replied, "We wanted to show you that being naughty is not nice. You should be kind to your people." The queen realized that Lily was right and promised to be good from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a big dragon who was very anxious. He wanted to find a place to rest. He flew around and around, searching for a cozy spot to take a nap. + +Suddenly, he saw a little girl walking nearby. He asked her, "Excuse me, do you know where I can rest?" The girl replied, "Sure, you can rest under that big tree over there." + +The dragon thanked the girl and flew over to the tree. He curled up and closed his eyes. He felt so much better now that he had found a place to rest. The little girl smiled and waved goodbye to the dragon as she walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play outside in the dirt and soil. He would dig and dig until he found something unusual. One day, Max found a big rock that was different from all the other rocks he had seen before. He showed it to his mom and she said it was very unusual. + +That night, Max went to bed and heard a strange noise outside. It was disturbing his sleep. He looked out the window and saw that someone was digging in his garden. It was a naughty rabbit who wanted to eat all of Max's carrots! Max went outside and told the rabbit to stop disturbing his garden. The rabbit apologized and ran away. + +The next day, Max went back outside to play in the soil. He remembered the unusual rock he found and went to look for it. But when he got to the spot where he found it, he saw that the soil had been disturbed. Someone had taken his unusual rock! Max was sad, but he knew he would find another one soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, but his room was always messy. One day, his mom came in and said, "Timmy, your room needs to be clean. Let's improve it together!" + +Timmy didn't know what "improve" meant, but he knew it was something good. So, he helped his mom pick up his toys and put them away. As they worked, Timmy noticed how quiet it was in his room without all the toys on the floor. + +"Mommy, it's so quiet in here now," Timmy said. + +"Yes, it is. A clean room can be very peaceful and quiet," his mom replied. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home and noticed how alert Timmy was. "Wow, Timmy, you look so alert and happy today. What did you do?" + +"I helped mommy improve my room and now it's quiet and peaceful," Timmy said with a smile. + +His dad was proud of him and Timmy was happy to have a clean and quiet room to play in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a camera to take pictures of her adventures in the park. Lily was so excited to use her new camera, she couldn't wait to take pictures of everything she saw. + +But as she was walking in the park, she slipped on a banana peel and fell down. Her camera fell out of her hands and broke into many pieces. Lily was very anxious and started to cry. She thought her mom would be angry with her for breaking the camera. + +But then, Lily's mom came over and hugged her. She told Lily that it was okay to make mistakes and that accidents happen. She reminded Lily that the most important thing was that she was safe and not hurt. Lily learned that it's not about the things we have, but about the people we have in our lives who love us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big box and said, "Lily, let's measure how tall you are!" + +Lily was excited and stood up straight. Her mom took out a tape measure and started measuring her height. "Wow, Lily, you're getting so big!" her mom said. + +Lily looked at the tape measure and saw some unusual symbols on it. "Mommy, what are these symbols?" she asked. + +Her mom explained that the symbols were used to measure things and that they were like special letters. Lily thought it was cool and wanted to measure everything in the house with the tape measure. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with Brownie when she noticed something unusual. "Brownie, why do you have a symbol on your paw?" she asked. + +Brownie looked at his paw and saw a little heart symbol. "That's because you love me so much, Lily," he said with a smile. + +Lily hugged Brownie tightly and said, "I love you more than any symbol in the world!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy wanted to go to the park to play with his car, but he couldn't find his mom. Timmy decided to go to the park by himself. + +Timmy walked to the park and saw a cop there. The cop was nice and said hello to Timmy. Timmy felt safe with the cop around. The cop was reliable and Timmy knew he could help him if he needed it. + +As Timmy played with his car, he saw a big rock in his way. He had to step over the rock to keep playing. Timmy was happy he could play with his car in the park and he was glad he met the nice cop who was reliable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with clay and making things with it. One day, she made a purple flower out of clay. + +Her friend, Timmy, came to play with her. "Wow, that's a pretty flower," Timmy said. + +"Thank you," Lily replied. "Do you want to make something too?" + +Timmy nodded and started making a clay ball. Suddenly, he accidentally slapped the clay too hard and it fell apart. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. + +"It's okay," Lily said. "Let's try again together." And so, they worked together to make a new clay ball and had fun playing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to feed the pigeons in the park. One day, she met a boy named Max who also loved pigeons. They became friends and started feeding the birds together. + +One day, Max saw a pigeon that didn't look very fit. He said to Lily, "Do you mind if we take him home and help him get better?" Lily agreed and they took the pigeon home. They gave him food and water and took care of him every day. + +But one day, the pigeon got very sick and they couldn't help him anymore. They were very sad and didn't know what to do. They had to say goodbye to the pigeon and let him go. Lily and Max hugged each other and cried. It was a very sad day for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and design things with his crayons. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his messy room. Timmy didn't want to, so he put all his toys in a sack and hid it under his bed. + +The next day, Timmy's mom couldn't find her favorite necklace. She searched everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. She asked Timmy if he had seen it, but he said no. Later that day, Timmy's mom found the sack under his bed and opened it. Inside, she found her necklace and a bunch of other things that Timmy had taken without asking. + +Timmy's mom was very upset and disappointed in him. She explained that taking things without permission is wrong and that he needed to apologize. Timmy felt very sad and ashamed. From that day on, he promised to always ask before taking things and to keep his room clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was very messy. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, let's sort your toys so we can put them in order." + +Lily was excited to help her mom. They started by emptying all of her toys out of her toy box. They put all of her dolls in one pile, her cars in another pile, and her stuffed animals in a third pile. + +Lily's mom said, "Now we can put your toys in order. Let's put the dolls on the shelf, the cars in the box, and the stuffed animals on your bed." + +Lily was happy to see her toys all sorted and in order. She said, "Mommy, my room looks so pretty now!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it does. Now you can find your toys easily and play with them whenever you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a big swamp with his friends. One day, Freddy was feeling nervous because he had never left the swamp before. + +His friend, a wise old turtle named Timmy, told him, "Don't be scared, Freddy. You just need to be brave." + +Freddy took a deep breath and hopped out of the swamp. He saw lots of new things and even met some new friends. But then, he got hungry and found a big leaf to chew on. + +As he was chewing, he realized that the leaf tasted funny. Suddenly, he felt sick. Timmy had warned him about the poisonous leaves outside of the swamp. Luckily, Timmy had followed him and was able to help him get better. From that day on, Freddy always listened to Timmy's advice and never chewed on strange leaves again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the beach. One day, while playing in the sand, she saw a little crab. The crab was walking sideways and Lily thought it was funny. + +"Hello little crab," said Lily. "Are you comfortable walking like that?" + +The crab didn't answer and just kept walking. But then, Lily saw a big boy coming towards them. The boy wanted to catch the crab and put it in a bucket. + +"No, no!" cried Lily. "Leave the crab alone. He's my friend." + +The boy didn't listen and tried to catch the crab anyway. But the crab was too fast and ran away. Lily was happy her friend was safe and said, "I know you're happy too, little crab." +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was very small and had six legs. One day, the ant found a big piece of candy. The ant was so happy and wanted to share it with his ant friends. The ant was very generous and wanted everyone to have some candy. + +The ant started to spin around with excitement because he knew his friends would be so happy. Soon, all of his ant friends came over to see what was happening. The ant showed them the candy and everyone was so happy. They all started to spin around with excitement too! + +The ant broke the candy into small pieces and shared it with all of his friends. They all thanked the ant for being so generous and kind. From that day on, the ant and his friends were the happiest ants in the whole world. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy dog named Max. Max liked to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, Max's owner brought him a yummy treat. Max was so happy and wagged his tail because he knew it was his favorite snack. + +After eating his treat, Max went back to sleep. But then he heard a noise outside. Max got up and went to see what it was. It was his friend, a little girl named Lily. Max was happy to see her and knew they could play together. + +Max and Lily played all day and had so much fun. Max realized that he didn't want to be lazy anymore because playing with Lily was so much better. From that day on, Max was always ready to play and never wanted to be lazy again. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny named Benny. Benny was always too scared to talk to other animals. One day, Benny met a friendly bird named Blue. Blue said, "Hi Benny, would you like to come with me to get a treat?" + +Benny was nervous, but he really wanted the treat. So, he went with Blue to a big tree. Blue said, "I'll fly up and get the treat. You stay down here and wait for me to supply it to you." Benny nodded and waited patiently. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and knocked the treat out of Blue's beak. It fell right on top of Benny's head and scared him. Benny ran away and never talked to Blue again. From that day on, Benny learned to be brave and talk to new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a bed that he loved very much. It was soft and cozy, and he slept in it every night. One day, Timmy's bed broke and he was very sad. + +His mom came in and saw that Timmy was upset. She asked him what was wrong, and Timmy explained that his bed was broken. His mom told him not to worry, and that she would buy him a new bed that was even better and more reliable than his old one. + +Timmy was very happy and thanked his mom. The next day, they went to the store and picked out a new bed together. Timmy's mom made sure to get a reliable one that would last a long time. When they got home, Timmy helped his mom set up the new bed in his room. He climbed in and snuggled up under the blankets. He was so happy to have a new bed that he could sleep in every night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take showers because the water was warm and made her feel clean. One day, while she was taking a shower, her little brother came in and disturbed her. He wanted to play with her toys, but Lily didn't want to share. + +After Lily finished her shower, she went to the kitchen to get a sweet treat. She saw her brother sitting at the table, eating her favorite candy. She was angry and told him he shouldn't disturb her when she was taking a shower. Her brother apologized and gave her some candy to make up for it. + +From that day on, Lily and her brother learned to share and not disturb each other when they were doing something important. They both enjoyed taking showers and eating sweet treats together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a shiny shield that he loved to play with. He would pretend to be a knight and use his shield to protect himself from dragons. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his friends. They were playing with balls and having fun when a gust of wind came and scattered the balls everywhere. Timmy's friends started to pick up the balls, but Timmy noticed that one of his friends was feeling jealous because he didn't have a shiny shield like Timmy's. + +So, Timmy decided to share his shield with his friend. They took turns pretending to be knights and protecting each other. Timmy felt happy that he could make his friend feel better, and they continued to play with the scattered balls until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved camping with her family. One day, they went camping in the forest. They set up a tent and made a fire. + +Lily's mom made yummy hot dogs for dinner. Lily said, "These hot dogs are so yummy!" Her dad said, "We need to leave the campsite clean." + +The next day, they packed up the tent and left the forest. Lily said, "I had so much fun camping. Can we do it again?" Her parents replied, "Of course, we can go camping again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute baby doll that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma saw the baby doll and said, "Can I borrow your baby for a little while?" Lily said yes and gave Emma the baby doll. + +Emma played with the baby doll for a long time. When it was time for her to go home, Lily asked for her baby back. Emma said, "I'm sorry, I lost your baby. I don't know where it went." Lily was very sad and cried. + +Lily's mom tried to help her find the baby, but they never found it. Lily learned an important lesson that day: never let anyone borrow something that is very special to you. +Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer who lived in a small village. He had a big onion field where he worked hard every day. One day, he noticed that some onions were missing. He thought it was just the wind or some animals who took them away. + +The next day, the farmer woke up early and went to the field. He saw a man with a big sack walking towards the onions. The farmer knew that the man was going to steal his onions. So, he quietly followed the man and saw him put the onions in the sack. + +The farmer ran back to the village and told the other farmers about the thief. They all went to the field and caught the man with the sack full of onions. The thief was punished and the farmer was happy to have saved his onions. From that day on, the farmer always kept an eye on his field to make sure no one would sack his onions again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with crayons. One day, she was playing with her toys when she accidentally knocked over a candle. The candle fell and scattered hot wax all over the floor. + +Lily's mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the scattered wax and got very upset. She told Lily that candles are dangerous and should be kept in a safe place. Lily felt sad and scared. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from a distant trip. When he saw the scattered wax, he knew something was wrong. Lily told him what happened and he hugged her and said it was okay. He helped clean up the wax and taught Lily about being careful with candles. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful with candles and never let them scatter again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream cones, especially the ones with sprinkles on top. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They bought her an ice cream cone, but it was very hot outside and the ice cream started to melt quickly. + +Lily tried to eat her cone fast, but it was too wet and drippy. She got sad because she couldn't finish it before it all melted away. Suddenly, a mischievous dog came running by and grabbed her cone with his mouth! + +Lily cried and her parents tried to calm her down. But then her dad had an idea. He took her home and they cooked up some delicious ice cream together. Lily was happy again because she had a new cone to eat that wasn't wet and wouldn't melt away. She even got to put sprinkles on top of it! +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. One day, she saw her friend riding a bike and wanted to try too. + +"Can I ride your bike?" Lily asked her friend. + +"Sure!" her friend said. + +Lily got on the bike and started to pedal. She felt so happy! But then, she saw a lime on the ground and got scared. + +"I don't want to ride anymore," Lily said. + +"It's okay," her friend said. "You don't have to ride if you don't want to." + +Lily felt better and they went to play something else. She was happy to have a friend who understood her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to cook in her kitchen. She had a big pot that she used to make yummy soup. One day, she noticed that the pot was not dependable anymore. It wobbled and shook when she tried to use it. She knew she needed to get a new pot that was more dependable. + +The mommy went to the store and found a new pot that was strong and steady. She brought it home and hung it up on a hook in the kitchen. Now she could make her soup without any worries. + +The next day, the mommy was making soup again when she heard a loud crash. She turned around and saw that the old pot had fallen off the shelf and broken into a million pieces. She was so glad that she had bought the new, dependable pot and hung it up safely. From that day on, she always made sure to hang her pots up securely in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to festivals with her family. One day, her family went to a festival that was very long. Lily got tired and her dad had to hold her. She felt safe in her dad's arms. + +At the festival, Lily saw lots of things she liked. She saw bright lights, yummy food, and pretty decorations. She wanted to hold everything she saw, but her dad told her she couldn't. + +After a while, Lily got sleepy and her dad carried her all the way back to their car. She had a fun day at the festival, even though it was very long. She couldn't wait to go to another festival with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a big bus with lots of seats. The bus driver drove the bus every day. One day, it was very hot outside and the driver turned on the air conditioner so the bus would be cool. The seats were still warm from the sun, but the air conditioner made it feel better. + +As the bus drove down the road, the driver saw a little bird lying on the ground. The bird couldn't fly because it hurt its wing. The driver stopped the bus and got out to help the bird. He picked it up gently and put it in a box in the bus. + +The bus drove to the animal hospital where the bird could get better. The bird was happy to be cool in the bus and the driver felt good for helping the bird. From that day on, the driver always looked out for animals on the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a funny scooter that she loved to ride around the park. One day, Lily's mommy told her that it was time to study for school. Lily didn't want to stop riding her scooter, but she knew she had to listen to her mommy. + +So Lily put her scooter away and sat down to study. She learned about numbers and letters, and even practiced writing her name. After a while, Lily realized that studying could be fun too! She finished her work and went back outside to ride her scooter, feeling proud of what she had learned. From then on, Lily made sure to study every day so she could be smart like her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect flowers. One day, she saw a flea on her dog's fur. She asked her mom what it was and her mom told her it was a tiny bug. + +Lily wanted to catch the flea, but her mom said it was too fast. So, she asked her dog to help her catch it. Her dog was very obedient and tried to catch the flea, but it was too quick. + +Lily decided to ask her friend Timmy for help. Timmy knew a lot about bugs and he said he could catch the flea. They searched for the flea and finally found it. Timmy caught it in a jar and showed it to Lily. + +But, when they went to release the flea back into the wild, they accidentally dropped the jar and it broke. The flea escaped and they couldn't catch it again. Lily felt sad that they couldn't save the flea. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky's friend, Bunny, asked him if he wanted to go to the shop to buy some carrots. Ducky was so excited to go to the shop with Bunny. + +When they got to the shop, they saw a long line of animals waiting to buy their food. Bunny was getting impatient, but Ducky was patient and waited quietly. Finally, it was their turn to buy the carrots. Bunny grabbed the carrots and they left the shop. + +On the way back to the pond, Ducky asked Bunny if he wanted to go for a swim. Bunny said no because he didn't like to get wet. Ducky understood and they went their separate ways. Ducky was happy because he got to swim and Bunny was happy because he got his carrots. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and watch the animals. One day, Lily saw a cute bunny peek out from behind a tree. She ran over to say hello, but the bunny hopped away. + +Lily followed the bunny to a stream. She saw the bunny drinking from the water. Lily wanted to pet the bunny, but it hopped away again. She decided to sit by the stream and watch the water flow. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a big truck coming towards her. She tried to run, but she tripped and fell into the stream. The water was too strong and carried her away. Lily never saw the cute bunny again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing with his toy laser. He thought it was amazing how it could make bright lights and cool sounds. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his laser, but he saw another boy playing with the same toy. Timmy wanted to play with his laser, but the other boy wouldn't share. + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He decided to rest on a bench and think about it. Suddenly, he had an idea. He went back to the other boy and showed him how to make an amazing trick with the laser. The other boy was so impressed that he wanted to play with Timmy and share the toy. + +From that day on, Timmy and the other boy became friends and had lots of fun playing with the laser together. Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to share and be kind to others, and that can lead to amazing things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on the slide at the park. He would slide down the slide over and over again, giggling with joy. + +One night, Timmy had a nightmare. In his nightmare, he was sliding down the slide and suddenly it became very difficult to climb back up. He was stuck at the bottom, scared and alone. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park to play on the slide. He remembered his nightmare and felt a little scared. But he decided to be brave and climb up the ladder to the top of the slide. As he slid down, he felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He realized that his nightmare was just a dream and he could conquer his fears. + +From that day on, Timmy slid down the slide with confidence and joy. He knew that sometimes things might seem difficult, but he could always overcome them with bravery and determination. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a collar around his neck. The collar was red and had his name on it. Max liked to run around in the park and play with his ball. + +One day, Max met a cat named Lily. Lily had a harsh voice and didn't like dogs. Max said, "Hi Lily, do you want to play with me?" Lily said, "No, I don't like dogs. I observe you from afar." Max didn't understand what "observe" meant but he knew that Lily didn't want to play. + +Max continued to play with his ball and run around the park. He saw a boy with a frisbee and went to say hello. The boy saw Max's collar and said, "Hi Max, I see you have a collar. That means you have a family who loves you." Max was happy to hear that and wagged his tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who lived by a big pond. The little duck was very happy because she could swim and play all day long. One day, the little duck went on an adventure to explore the forest. She walked and walked until she found a big tree. She climbed up the tree and saw the whole forest! But then, the little duck realized she was lost and didn't know how to return to her pond. She felt scared and alone. + +Suddenly, the little duck heard a sound. It was a wise old owl who saw the little duck and asked, "Are you lost, little one?" The little duck said yes and the owl said, "Don't worry, I will help you return to your pond." The owl flew with the little duck on his back and showed her the way back home. The little duck was so happy and grateful to the wise old owl for being so independent and helping her return to her pond. From that day on, the little duck knew that she could always count on her wise friends in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, she saw a big book on her mom's desk. She asked her mom what it was, and her mom said, "It's a book to study for your big test." + +Lily didn't know what a test was, but she thought the book looked funny. She wondered what kind of pictures were inside. Her mom told her that if she studied the book, she would do well on her test. Lily decided to give it a try. + +Every day, Lily would study the book for a little bit. She didn't think it was very fun, but she wanted to make her mom proud. Finally, the day of the test arrived. Lily was nervous, but she remembered all the things she had studied. When she got her test back, she saw that she had gotten an A+. She was so happy and proud of herself for studying. From that day on, Lily knew that studying was important and could lead to good things. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray bunny. He was very sad because he had no friends to play with. One day, he found a big carrot in the garden. He was so happy that he ate it all by himself. But then, he felt sick because he ate too much. His tummy hurt and he wanted to cry. His mommy bunny came and said, "Oh no, you spoiled your appetite! Next time, share your carrot with a friend." The little bunny learned his lesson and promised to share his carrots from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house in the countryside. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, do you want to go on a trip to a famous country?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, mommy! I want to see new things and sleep in a big bed!" + +So, they packed their bags and went on a long journey. When they arrived, they saw many famous buildings and ate yummy food. At night, they slept in a cozy hotel room. + +Lily said to her mommy, "I love this country! Can we come back again and sleep in the same bed?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can come back and sleep in the same bed anytime you want." + +And so, Lily and her mommy had a wonderful trip to a famous country and slept in a cozy bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink milk, especially when it was pink. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom came in and said, "Lily, would you like some milk?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" Her mom went to the kitchen and brought back a glass of pink milk. Lily took a sip and said, "Mmm, this milk is yummy!" + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came in and said, "I want some milk too!" Lily's mom smiled and poured another glass of pink milk for her brother. They both drank their milk and smiled happily. + +After they finished their milk, Lily's mom asked, "What do you want to do now?" Lily replied, "Let's play with our toys together!" They played together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a tour with her family to see a big castle. The castle was very unique because it was very old and had lots of big towers. Lily was very excited to see it. + +As they were walking around the castle, Lily heard someone shout very loudly. She got scared and held onto her mom's hand tightly. But then she saw that it was just a man who was trying to get his friend's attention. + +After the tour was over, Lily was very happy because she got to see the unique castle and didn't hear anyone shout again. She told her mom and dad that she wanted to come back and see it again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a big giraffe. The giraffe had a long neck that could stretch really far. One day, the giraffe saw a tree with leaves that looked very yummy. The giraffe wanted to eat the leaves, but they were too high up. So, the giraffe stretched its neck as far as it could and finally got to the leaves. + +The giraffe was very happy and ate all the leaves. But then, the giraffe noticed that its neck was very hairy! The giraffe had never seen its neck so hairy before. The giraffe didn't like it, so it asked its friends if they knew how to make its neck less hairy. + +The giraffe's friends told it to take a bath in the river. So, the giraffe went to the river and took a bath. After the bath, the giraffe's neck was not so hairy anymore. The giraffe was very happy and thanked its friends for the good advice. From then on, the giraffe made sure to take a bath whenever its neck got too hairy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little mouse who was looking for something special. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find it. + +The mouse heard a voice say, "I know where it is!" Looking around, he spotted a bird perched on a tree. + +The mouse said, "Where is it?" + +The bird replied, "It's in your heart. It's been stored away in there, waiting for you to find it." + +The mouse was excited! He thanked the bird and ran off to look in his heart. Sure enough, he found what he had been searching for: a spark of joy. He felt excited and happy. + +From that day forward, the mouse was determined not to let the spark of joy get stored away again. He reminded himself to be curious and open to exploring the world around him. +One morning, Sally woke up and felt a strange motion in her bed. She jumped out of bed and called out to her mom. + +"Mom! What's moving in my bed?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It is your new puppy, Sally. He must have made himself comfortable in your bed while you were asleep." + +Sally was excited. She asked, "Can I play with him?" + +"Not yet," her mom said. "He needs to learn how to stay in his bed. If you want to play with him, you need to make it easy for him to understand where he is allowed to go." + +Sally looked around the room and thought of a solution. She found a few blankets and made a little bed for her puppy. Then she smiled to her mom and said, "There. Now he knows where he can go and sleep." + +Sally and her mom watched as the puppy happily curled up in the bed and went back to sleep. They both smiled and gave each other a hug. From that day forward, the puppy and Sally were best friends. +John was a young boy who was feeling very troubled. He was feeling so troubled that he began to poke his friend's arm. His friend became angry and his mum said he wasn't allowed to do that. + +John's mum gave him a brush to help him calm down. He enjoyed brushing it over his arm and the bristles felt nice against his skin. It made him feel peaceful again. + +John's friend was still feeling angry but after a few minutes he calmed down too. John showed him the brush and said sorry for poking him. He also gave him a gentle brush to show his friend that he was sorry. + +John and his friend had a wonderful day of playing together and they were both very happy. The brush had worked its magic and helped John feel calm again. He was no longer troubled. +One day, Jimmy wanted to climb to the top of the tree outside his house. But his little brother, Tim, was playing with their mom's glass vase. + +Suddenly, Jimmy shouted, "Stop! Don't touch my mom's vase - it's very fragile!" But it was too late. Tim had already picked up the glass vase and started to climb the tree with it. + +Jimmy's mom hurried over to them. She saw the glass vase in Tim's hands and said, "Oh dear! What are you thinking, Tim? You know better than to climb a tree with such a precious thing! Put it down - carefully - and come down right away." + +But Tim was determined. The glass vase was so smooth and shiny, and he thought it would look so pretty at the top of the tree. He just kept climbing. + +Jimmy saw the look on his brother's face and said, "But mom, let him stay. I can look after him. And if he makes it to the top, we can have a delicious ice cream treat to celebrate!" + +Jimmy's mom thought a moment, then she said, "All right. But don't let him go too high - and be sure to look after him." + +And so, with Jimmy watching safely from the ground, Tim finally made it to the top of the tree with the glass vase in his hands. As promised +Once upon a time, there were two best friends – Tom and Anna. Tom loved to play with his motor, while Anna liked to paint pictures. + +One day, Tom saw that Anna had painted a very special picture. It was very different to what he had seen before. Tom wanted the picture, so he said to Anna, “Give me the picture!†+ +But Anna said, “No, this is my special picture. I made it just for me.†+ +Tom got angry and shouted, “You have to give it to me!†+ +Anna was sad and started to cry. Tom felt bad and said, “Please forgive me. I didn’t mean to shout at you.†+ +Anna said, “I forgive you, Tom. Why don’t we play with your motor together? We can make it go in different directions, and have lots of fun.†+ +Tom smiled and said, “That would be great! Let’s go.†+ +And off they went to play with Tom’s motor, happy to be friends again. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to act. She loved making funny faces and doing silly dances. Every day she would put on a show for her family and friends. + +Her muscles were strong from all that acting and pretty soon she was really good at it. She started to make up her own fun performances and her friends enjoyed them. They thought she was very unique. + +One day her mom took her to a special acting class. All the kids in the class wanted to act just like the girl. The girl showed them how to make funny faces and do silly dances. Everyone had a great time at the class! + +The girl was so proud of herself. She loved acting and she was happy that she was good at it. She knew that her acting was something special and unique. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a hero. He was a brave man who enjoyed helping people. Everywhere he went he recorded his adventures so he could look back and remember his accomplishments. + +One day the hero saw a group of people in need of help. He decided to help them in any way he could. He was very calm and confident, so the people were very grateful for his help. + +Unfortunately, something bad happened. The hero was not able to complete his task and the people were not happy. They became very angry at the hero and shouted at him. The hero felt so sad and he knew he could not record his failure. + +The hero slowly left and never looked back again. He had learned a lesson about being too confident and he knew it was best to remain calm. From that day forward, his adventures were never recorded again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was small but mighty. She was curious about the world around her. One day, she asked her mom, "What is east?" Her mom laughed and said, "East is over that way, let's go on a walk and you can guess what's east!" + +So off they went into the woods, looking for east. Jane looked around but couldn't make a guess as to what was east. She was feeling a bit ignorant! But then she saw the sun rising through the trees. She felt so excited and yelled, "Look mom, east is that way!" + +Her mom gave her a big hug and said, "Good job, Jane! You are so smart!". Jane smiled and felt proud of her guess. As they continued walking, Jane felt even more curious about the world. She thought east must be a special place and wanted to learn more about it. + +This is the end of the story. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Ben and Tom. Ben was very sensible and always looked after his youngest brother. One day, Ben saw Tom carrying a fragile mattress across the lawn. Tom wanted to throw it off the balcony and have some fun. + +Ben knew it would be dangerous and said, “Don’t do it, Tom! We have to be careful with such a fragile thing!†But Tom just laughed and continued to carry the mattress outside. + +When Tom got to the balcony, he lifted the mattress and was about to throw it when Ben shouted, “Wait, Tom! Let me show you something.†Tom put the mattress down and followed Ben to the garden. + +Then Ben pointed to a small frail looking plant growing in the garden. “Look at this plant, Tom. I planted it just a few days ago and even the slightest gust of wind can break it. So you see how fragile things can be and how precious they are? That’s why you should not throw the mattress!†+ +Tom was so impressed by Ben’s words that he immediately decided not to throw the mattress after all. The brothers carried the mattress back inside and smiled, happy that Ben had taught Tom an important lesson about being careful in life. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to play together. One day, they decided to have a race around the pond. + +They both set off running, the first one carefully making sure not to fall. They raced to the end and back. When they got to the end of the race, they noticed that an egg had settled near the pond. + +The first one was very excited and picked up the egg. He was careful to be gentle with it. But suddenly, the egg started to crack. Oh no! Something bad was about to happen. + +The first friend cried out, trying to warn his friend, but it was too late. The egg had already cracked open, spilling out a very angry mother duck. She was so angry that she started to chase the two friends! + +The two friends ran as fast as they could, but the mother duck was very fast. The two friends were so scared that they couldn't find their way home. The mother duck chased them all night until finally the two friends were too tired to run anymore. + +The mother duck caught them and sadly, the bad ending was that the two friends never saw each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow path that winded through the forest. Along this path, there was a bunny. The bunny was hopping along when it stopped. It blinked at something up ahead. Suddenly, a big, scaly dragon appeared! The bunny was scared and hopped away quickly. + +The dragon heard the bunny and looked around. It blinked at the bunny eyes wide and roared. The bunny quickly hopped in a different direction. The dragon followed it down the yellow path. + +The bunny saw a tall tree and quickly hopped behind it. The dragon was still chasing it. The bunny was tired and needed a way to escape. It thought for a moment and then made a plan. + +The bunny hopped up and up until it was standing on top of the tree. The dragon blinked when it saw the bunny in its new perch. The dragon egged on the bunny, hoping it would come back down. But the bunny just shook its head and smiled. + +The bunny hopped away down the yellow path and the dragon was never seen again. The bunny was happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty rabbit. He was a bunny so small that he could fit in your pocket. He liked to steal carrots from Farmer Joe's field, so one day he decided to go there. + +The rabbit hopped along the road until he came to a big crossroads. There were so many cars, buses and lorries going around in circles! The rabbit was scared of all the traffic, so he hid behind a big white bus. + +The rabbit stayed very still until all the traffic had gone by. When he looked up, he saw something sparkly in the middle of the road. He slowly crept out of his hiding place and hopped over to take a closer look. + +But once he got there, he saw it was a policeman's badge! The rabbit quickly snatched it up and ran away as fast as he could. The policeman chased him but he could not catch the bunny. + +The naughty rabbit will never forget that day when he tried to steal the white policeman's badge. He learned his lesson and never stole a carrot ever again! +Once upon a time there was a furry bee. Her name was Honey and she liked to spend her days collecting nectar and pollen. One day she decided to visit a different part of the meadow. As she flew around she saw something shiny. + +When she got closer it was a bottle of golden liquid. She wondered what it was, and decided to take a sip. It had a sweet, sticky taste and she loved it. Honey wanted to take the bottle with her, so she polished it with her wings until it sparkled in the sunlight. + +But then she heard a voice, it was a bad fairy! She was very angry and scolded Honey for taking the bottle. She said that the golden liquid was not for Honey and flew away. Honey flew back to her hive feeling very sad. + +The next morning Honey felt sick. Her fur was sticky and her wings felt heavy. She soon fell asleep and never woke up again. The bad fairy had tricked Honey and the sweet golden liquid was actually poison. + +The moral of the story is never take things that don’t belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rose. Rose was very naughty and one night she decided to stay out late when it was time for bed. So her mommy told her she had to go to jail. + +Rose was very scared when she heard that and started to cry. She didn't want to go to jail. But her mommy said that her punishment had to be jail, unless Rose could find a way to make it up to her. + +Rose then thought of an idea. She knew the jail had a big smooth rock and she said she could polish it every day. So each day and night, Rose would polish the rock until it was very shiny and smooth. + +The guards and the others who were in jail were so impressed with Rose that every day they would tell her how nice the rock looked. To reward Rose for her hard work, the guards decided to let her go home. + +And from that day on, Rose knew the importance of listening to her mommy. She promised she would never stay out too late again. +Once upon a time, there was a funny castle in the forest. The castle belonged to three nice friends, who all valued it very much. One day, an evil monster came and tried to take the castle away. He tried to scare them by roaring, but the friends were brave and stood their ground. + +The friends told the monster that they valued their castle too much to let him take it away. They reminded the monster that they all liked to have fun playing in the castle. The monster couldn't compete, so he flew away and never came back. + +The friends were happy and relieved because their castle was safe. They all celebrated together and vowed to always value their castle and protect it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to imagine. + +One day, she imagined there was a pepper in the sky. It looked funny, dancing and twirling among the clouds. + +The little girl could imagine a pepper singing and making funny sounds. The more she imagined, the funnier it became! + +She imagined eating the pepper too, which made her laugh. + +But then, the little girl was sad her pepper disappeared. But no matter, she would just imagine another one tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Connie. One day Connie and her mom went for a walk in the countryside. As they were walking, Connie spotted a haystack. She ran up to it and pinched a bit of hay. She thought it felt funny and funny. She ran up to her mom and said, “Mom, I pinched hay and it feels funny!†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “That’s because the hay is prickly. It’s not meant to be touched.†+ +“Oh,†said Connie. She thought for a moment and then said, “But it felt really funny, mom!†+ +Her mom laughed and said, “Yes, it can feel funny sometimes. But it’s best not to pinch the hay, okay?†+ +Connie nodded and said, “Okay, mom.†+ +Then they continued on their walk, and Connie had lots of fun! +Mum was very tired when they came home. She sat down in her chair and gave a big sigh. She thanked her son for being so good. He bent his knee and smiled very big. Mum said he was such a good boy. + +Mum closed her eyes. She was so tired and just needed to rest. The little boy stayed quiet and looked around the room. Suddenly he noticed a bug crawling on the wall. He smiled and quickly thanked it for being there. + +Mum opened her eyes and laughed. She thanked her son for always bringing a smile to her tired face. They both laughed, happy to be together. It was a special moment. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to build something. He asked his three-year-old daughter what he should make. + +The little girl thought and then said, "Can you build me a seat?" + +The man smiled and said, "Yes, I can. What kind of seat should it be?" + +The little girl said, "A big, independent seat!" + +The man set to work and slowly built a big, independent seat. When he was finished, the little girl was so excited. She jumped into the seat and said, "Thank you, Daddy! I am so happy that I have my own seat now." + +The man smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. You can use it whenever you want." + +The little girl beamed with joy and hugged her daddy. She was so proud of her new seat. From that day forward she always had her own spot to sit and play. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to buy some candy. She asked her mom, but her mom said it was too far away. + +The little girl was very sad until she had an idea. She asked her dad if he would go to the distant store and buy the candy for her. + +Her dad smiled and said yes. He put on his shoes and drove off in his car. + +When he came back, the little girl was so happy! He had bought her the most delicious candy! + +The little girl hugged her dad and thanked him for bringing back the candy from the distant store. +One day, there was a silly pipe. The pipe was very excited and wanted to do something. So, it took a deep breath and blew a silly tune. Everyone nearby heard the sound and smiled. They enjoyed hearing the silly music that came out of the pipe. + +Then the pipe did something even sillier. It jumped into the air! It wiggled around and around and laughed as it knew it was doing something silly. Everyone was excited to see the pipe jumping and laughed along with it. + +The pipe eventually got tired and stopped jumping. It sat back down on the ground and started playing its silly tune again. The pipe was so happy that it could make everyone around it smile. It kept playing the tune until the sun went down. + +At the end of the day, the silly pipe was very proud of itself for making everyone smile. +Once upon a time there lived a humble family. The father was very humble and worked hard everyday to care for his family. However, sometimes he found it very difficult to make enough money to feed his family. + +One day, the father decided to build something to help his family. He searched around his house and found a bucket. He built a wheelbarrow and filled it with the bucket. He then wheeled it around to different people's houses and offered to help do small jobs in exchange for some food or money. + +The wheelbarrow worked, and the father was able to get enough food and money to care for his family. The father was very thankful and humbled by the support of his neighbours. He learned that no matter how difficult life may be, he can always find ways to build a better life for himself and his family. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Matt and Sam. One day, they decided to share their lunch together. + +Matt opened up his lunchbox and saw something ordinary - a sandwich, some fruit and a small bowl of salt. + +Matt said, "I have something special to share with you, Sam. It's salt." + +Sam smiled and said, "Salt? What can I do with that?" + +Matt laughed and said, "Just sprinkle a bit on your sandwich, and it will taste yummy!" + +So, Sam tried it and he really liked it! He was so happy to have something different in his lunch. + +Matt smiled and said, "That's what friends are for - to share special things with one another!" + +The two friends spent the rest of the day happily sharing their lunch, and they had a great time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She lived by the beach and liked to go play in the sand. One day she wanted to make a sandcastle but she had to stop because someone was disturbing her. + +It was a big monster. Bigger than Lucy! The monster wasn't happy that Lucy was playing in the sand and wanted her to stop. Lucy didn't want to stop and she got very scared of the monster. + +Lucy remembered her teacher had said to never be afraid. So she told the monster firmly: "I won't stop". The monster was angry but it couldn't do anything to Lucy. + +But then Lucy had an idea. She started to build the sandcastle and asked the monster to help her. The monster agreed, and together they built a successful sandcastle. + +The monster was very impressed. He learned a lesson - to always let people do whatever makes them happy. And Lucy learned - never let anyone disturb you when you are having fun! +Once upon a time there was a little bird called Bob. Bob loved playing with balloons. Every day he would go to the park and fly around with his favourite pink balloon. + +One day, Bob was flying and having lots of fun with his balloon when something bad happened. The balloon started to fall and Bob couldn’t catch it in time. Suddenly, the balloon went into a big pit. + +Bob was sad, so he decided to go get it back. He flew down the pit and found his balloon but it didn’t look the same. It had become dull and was no longer pink. + +Bob was really upset but then he had an idea. He realised he could use the power of the wind to reverse what had happened. He blew and blew around the balloon and it slowly filled up with air again. Before long, the balloon was back to being pink and Bob was really happy! + +The moral of the story is that you should never give up when things get hard. With a bit of patience and hard work, you can achieve your goals. +It was a lovely day, and two kids - Hugo and Anna - were playing together. Hugo had a plan. He told Anna he wanted to find a radish. + +"Why do we want to find a radish?" Anna asked. + +"Because they're yummy," Hugo replied excitedly. + +They searched together and eventually found one! Hugo was so happy he wanted to take a bite, but Anna warned him it might be bitter. Sure enough, when Hugo took a bite, it was awful - it was too bitter for him! + +Disappointed, Hugo decided to put his plan into action again another day. + +The next day, every one of their friends gathered together. There was so much laughter as each of them came to the table with a plan. Anna had a big radish for each person to try. She cut it into small pieces and everyone tasted. Hugo's plan worked - the radish was delicious! His friends all thanked him for the idea to find the radish - they all enjoyed the sweet taste of victory. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Matt and John. They were both three years old and did everything together! One day, John wanted to record something but his fridge was too messy. He asked Matt for help and said, “Matt, can you tidy my fridge so I can record?†+ +But Matt had other ideas! He said, “Nope, let’s play instead!†John was really disappointed and said, “Please, I really need to record. Can you help me tidy the fridge?†But Matt still wouldn’t help. So, John had to do it himself. + +John was really upset, but he was determined to tidy his fridge so he could record. When Matt saw this, he felt bad and decided to help. They both worked together to tidy the fridge and they finally finished. + +John was really happy and he recorded what he wanted. He thanked Matt for helping and they both hugged. + +Matt and John were happy that they had solved the problem together. They went outside to play, knowing that they had made their fridge nice and tidy. +Once there was a little girl who loved to create things. One day she was on a walk with her mom and she saw a clay pot in the garden. Her eyes lit up and she had a great idea! She wanted to see what she could create with the clay. + +Her mom told her it was OK and off she went to start her project. She rolled the clay and tried to shape it but it didn't look quite right. She tried and tried but she couldn't get it right. She got frustrated and smooshed the clay with her thumb. + +Suddenly, her mom warned her that she should be careful. She explained that being too forceful and using her thumb was foolish and might ruin her project. The little girl thought it was too late, but her mom said it was not. She helped her daughter carefully shape the clay and make the perfect pot. + +The girl was so happy and proud of what she was able to create with her mom's help. Although it was a bit of a struggle and she had to be careful, in the end everything worked out! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. One day, she heard her mommy call her to come outside. She opened the door, and saw that her mommy had a surprise for her. It was a big box of moon sand! + +The girl was so happy. She ran over to the sand and began to rub it between her fingers. It felt so yummy! She wanted to try eating some. So, she put some in her mouth and tasted it. It was so sweet and yummy! + +The girl continued to play with the moon sand until it was time for dinner. She ran inside and washed her hands before joining her mommy and daddy at the table. + +After dinner, the girl's mommy cuddled her on the couch. They talked and laughed until bedtime. + +The little girl had a wonderful day and couldn't wait to play with the moon sand again. She felt so lucky that her mommy had called her outside to play with something so yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to do all kinds of stuff. She loved to play with her toys, go on bike rides, draw pictures and have picnics in the park. + +Daisy was very lucky. She found lots of stuff to love everywhere. Sometimes she loved the trees in the park, or the fluffy white clouds in the sky. Other times she loved the wind in her hair when she raced on her bike or the colourful birds that sang in her garden. + +Every day, Daisy woke up cheerful and ready to find something new to love. It wasn't always easy to find something to love, but Daisy kept on looking. She explored and searched, and she always found something to love. + +Daisy was a happy girl. She showed love easily and everywhere she went, she spread joy and cheer. She believed that love was the best thing in the world and wherever she went, her love made the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. Lily lived in a little house with her mum. One day, Lily's mum was very busy. She was worrying about lots of things. + +Lily wanted to help her mum, but she felt helpless. She could see that her mum was so sad. Then, she had an idea. + +Lily opened the door and ran outside. She ran all the way to the park. When she arrived, she saw something that made her very happy. Her mother was sat on a bench - she had entered the park too! + +Lily ran over to her mum and hugged her tight. As they sat together, Lily could see that her mum felt a bit better. + +The day was saved. Lily's mum had been feeling so helpless, but now she was happy again. Lily was very proud of herself! +Jimmy and his dad decided to go to the swamp. When they arrived they felt uncomfortable. Jimmy saw some big trees and slimy mud and he loved it! He wanted to go explore. His dad agreed, so they went further in. + +Suddenly, Jimmy and his dad heard a loud noise. They stopped in their tracks. It was a giant alligator! He was so big and he looked very angry. Jimmy and his dad were so scared. They quickly tried to run away, but the alligator was too fast. He chased them until they reached the edge of the swamp. + +Jimmy and his dad were so relieved. But then, the alligator jumped out of the swamp and chased them. He was getting closer and Jimmy got really scared. His dad said they had to keep running, but then they heard the alligator roar. Jimmy looked back and saw that it was really close. He was so scared that he couldn't run anymore, and he started to cry. + +Then all of a sudden, the alligator grabbed his dad, and he didn't let go. Jimmy felt so sad. He never saw his dad again. He walked back home feeling very uncomfortable. +Once upon a time there was a smart girl named Lilly. She went to the playground to play. Lilly saw a rope and wanted to pull it. She grabbed onto the rope and started to pull. Suddenly the sky began to turn dark and there was a loud sound of thunder. Lilly was scared, but she was also curious. She pulled harder and a big lightning bolt streaked across the sky. The lightning was so bright that it hurt Lilly's eyes. She started to cry from the fright. + +A kind old man hurried to her and said, "Why did you pull that rope? You should never pull a rope when it's stormy outside!" Lilly said she was sorry, but it was too late. That bright lightning had made Lilly lose her strength. She felt very weak and her arms were trembling. + +The kind old man held Lilly's hand and said, "Let's go home now and stay safe. You must never pull a rope when it's thundering." Lilly and the kind old man walked home, but there was a terrible surprise waiting for them. When they got back to Lilly's house, they saw that it had been struck by lightning and was now in ashes. + +The kind old man looked sadly at Lilly and said, "If only you had been a bit smarter. You should have known not to pull that rope while lightning was in the sky. Now look what has happened." Lilly was so sad that she started to cry +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl called Daisy. Daisy had the most beautiful birthday cake ever. She was so excited that she could barely stand still. Her cake was full of blue icing and had a big star on the top. + +The grown-ups in the room clapped and cheered when Daisy saw her cake. She bowed to them as a sign of thanks, and everyone laughed. Daisy smiled at all the attention. + +After Daisy cut the cake, she shared it with all the people that had come to her birthday party. Everyone thought the cake was delicious. As it was her special day, Daisy was allowed to have the biggest slice of cake. + +At the end of the party, Daisy bowed again to show how much she had enjoyed her birthday. Everyone said she was so clever for understanding the meaning of the bow. Daisy smiled again and finished her piece of cake. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was always very curious about the world around her. One day, her mother told her that she had won a prize in a race she had participated in. Anna was very proud of herself and showed everyone her prize. + +Anna's friend Bobby saw her prize, too. He wanted it very badly, so he asked Anna if she would give it to him. Anna thought about it for a moment, but then she said no. She was very proud of her prize, and she didn't want to give it away. + +Bobby, however, felt very disappointed. He said, "If you don't share your prize, it won't mean anything." + +Anna thought about this, and realized that Bobby was right. She decided to give him half of her prize. + +When she gave Bobby her prize, he was so happy. He thanked her, and Anna felt very proud of herself. + +Since then, Anna learned that when we share something with others, it can make them very happy. She also learned that it can make us feel proud of ourselves, too. It’s something she will never regret doing. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and had big blue eyes. One day he found a will in the garden. It was fragile, so he took it inside to show his mom. + +Mom said she would take care of it and brought it to the address written on the will. When she got there, she met a kind old lady named Grandma. Grandma said that it was her will and she was very grateful for Jack's care. + +Grandma thanked Jack and grabbed something from inside her house. It was a tiny brown bear. Grandma said it was for Jack and that he must take good care of it as it was fragile. + +Jack was so excited and hugged the bear, thanking Grandma. From that day on, Jack and the bear were inseparable, learning to take good care of one another. +Once upon a time there was an acorn. It was small and perfect and it wanted to be safe. It looked around and noticed a big tree. The acorn thought that the tree would be able to protect it. + +So the acorn rolled underneath the big tree. The roots of the tree were strong and it felt secure. The acorn was happy to be in a place where it could feel safe. + +The acorn stayed under the tree for many days. It felt so cozy and content. There was plenty of food and the tree sheltered it from the rain. + +Soon, the acorn grew up and became a mighty oak tree. It still remembered the tree that had helped to protect it and the two trees stood together, side by side, forever after. +One day, a little boy found something very special. It was a small bird, with thick feathers. It was so beautiful! He was very excited and wanted to keep it, so he decided to attach a string around its neck. The bird chirped and flew away, carrying the string behind it. + +The little boy followed the bird until it stopped in a tree. The string had become really long and the bird was attached to the tree. The little boy took a stick and poked at the string, but the bird did not budge. It stayed there, singing a happy tune. + +The next day, the little boy came back to the tree with some food. He placed the food on the ground and the bird came down to get it. The little boy tried to grab the bird but it flew away. He watched happily as the bird fluttered off into the sky, carrying the thick string behind it. +A little boy named Jack and his mum went to the hospital one day. While they were waiting, Jack saw a funny looking man in the corner. He asked his mum, "What's he doing?". His mum replied, "He is here to make us all better - he helps us stay healthy". + +Jack was curious, so he asked the man what he did. The man smiled and replied, "I make medicine". Jack wanted to know more, so he asked, "what's medicine?". The man explained, "Medicine is useful for making us feel better when we are sick". + +Jack said, "That sounds like a good job". The man smiled and replied, "It is very useful, and I like helping people feel better". Jack smiled and felt proud to be helping people. +Mum was making spaghetti for dinner. She was very careful with the boiling water, stirring the strands of pasta slowly so they wouldn't stick together. The little girl watched with wide excited eyes, wanting to try it. As Mum carefully spooned the spaghetti onto the plates, the little girl couldn't wait for her first bite. + +The little girl eagerly took a bite, but her face began to tremble. It was too hot, and she screamed and dropped the plate onto the floor. Mum was very careful to help the little girl, dancing around the splatters of sauce with a cloth. + +The little girl was sad, but Mum soon warmed up some spaghetti again and they ate it together. This time the little girl was extra careful, savouring the delicious taste of spaghetti. She loved it and this time there were no tears, only laughter. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man. He was always very kind to everyone he met. One day, he said something very mean to someone he loved. He felt very sorry and asked them to forgive him. + +The person was very angry and said, "No!" Even though the man said sorry, this person was not ready to forgive him. + +The man was sad and decided to walk for a very long time. He walked far away and found an interesting place. It was a doctor's office and there were lots of different kinds of people there. They all had something wrong with their lungs. The man felt very sad for all of them who had to go there. + +Then the man realised that sometimes it is important to forgive. He knew he had to go back and apologised again. He went back and said sorry one more time and this time the person was ready to forgive him. They hugged each other and were happy that they were able to forgive each other. The man learned an important lesson that day - it is always important to forgive and be kind. +Mandy was feeling sad, because she didn't have any friends. She was tired of being alone, so one day she decided to go for a walk. She was surprised when walked right into a garden full of unusual plants. + +Mandy noticed a big onion in the corner. She touched it and it started to cry! Mandy was so surprised that she started to cry too. + +The onion asked if she was okay, and Mandy told it she was lonely. The onion understood her feelings, and used its leaves to comfort her. + +Mandy was so happy that the onion understood. The onion told her that it was a magic onion, and that it would be her friend. From that day onward, Mandy and the unusual onion were inseparable. +Once upon a time there was a leopard who was very eager. Everywhere he went, he wanted to explore. One day he saw a tree that looked interesting, so he climbed up to the top to take in the view. + +Unfortunately, halfway up the tree, he got stuck! The leopard tried and tried to get unstuck, but nothing worked. He was getting very frustrated! He roared for help, but no one came. + +Just then, a soft voice came from the ground. It was a kind old woman who said to the leopard, "You must surrender to get unstuck." The leopard thought about it and decided it was the best idea. So he let go and followed the old woman's words. + +Sure enough, the old woman was right! The leopard started to move again, working his way back down the tree and eventually returning to the ground free and safe. From then on, the leopard was always more eager to follow advice first before he tried to do things all by himself. +Daniel was feeling restless. He wanted to do something exciting and fun. He remembered that his dad had once lifted him up onto the roof of their house to look at the stars. He thought, "I want to do that again!" + +He asked his dad, "Can you lift me up onto the roof, Dad?" His dad thought for a moment before answering no. "I don't think it's a good idea, Daniel. You're too small, you could fall," he said. Daniel was sad, but he understood. + +He thought of something else he could do. "Maybe I could take a nap on the roof," he said. His dad said no again. "It's too dangerous, Daniel. You could slip and fall asleep," he replied. Daniel was disappointed. + +When nightfall came, Daniel felt very restless. He decided to lift himself up onto the roof anyway. He wanted to see the stars with his own eyes. He tried hard to scramble up, but it was too hard. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud crash and felt himself falling. He awoke in the morning in a hospital bed with a broken arm. The doctors told him that he had fallen off the roof and broken his arm. + +Daniel was very sad. He realized that his dad was right and that he should have listened. He had been too restless and it had ended in a bad way. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who decided to go on an adventure. He sat in the middle of a velvet field and looked up at the sky. He felt so special that he thought he could do anything. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from a nearby bush. He quickly ran over to investigate. There was a bad fox in the bush! The fox was trying to make the little mouse miserable. The fox kept saying bad things to the mouse, and the mouse felt too scared to move. + +At this point, the little mouse knew he had to do something brave. He remembered something his mother said to him before he left: "If you get scared, always remember to sit still". So that is what he did. He stood up as tall as he could and sat as still as a rock. + +The fox didn't like that the little mouse wasn't scared of him so he left. The little mouse learned an important lesson: no matter how scared you are, always stand tall and face your fears. +John was feeling naughty and he wanted a lollipop. He ran across the room and took the lollipop without asking. His mom frowned and said, "John, that was naughty! You can't take things without asking." John sadly looked at the ground and he knew he had done something wrong. + +He thought for a while and then he looked up at his mom with a smile. He asked, "Can I please have a lollipop if I ask really nicely?" His mom smiled and handed him the lollipop. + +John was happy and he said, "Thanks, Mommy!" He ran back across the room with the lollipop in his hand, happy that he had been able to get it the right way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. Sally loved to play in the garden, and one of her favourite things to do was pretend to be an explorer. + +Every day, Sally packed her special explorer bag full of things like a stuffed panda and her favourite red hat. Then, with a loud “zip!â€, she zipped up the bag and started to explore. + +Today, Sally was pretending to be a treasure hunter, so she set off to find her buried treasure. She dug and dug, but she soon got tired and instead found a little twig. + +“I know!†said Sally happily. “I’ll call this mine!†She put the twig into her bag and zipped it up. With a big smile, she marched off in search of her treasure. + +Suddenly, Sally heard a loud noise from behind her. She turned around and saw her mum and dad laughing and pointing at her. Sally felt embarrassed, and quickly unzipped her bag. Inside the bag was her twig, but it was so small that no one had noticed. + +Sally smiled, relieved that she hadn’t been caught out. She picked up her twig and zipped her bag back up, feeling proud of her secret treasure. +It was a sunny morning and Timmy was feeling excited. He had his first day of swimming lessons and he could not wait. He grabbed his bright yellow swimming trunks and jumped out the door. + +"Don't forget your goggles!" said his mom. + +Timmy smiled and grabbed them, then off he went. He went to the swimming pool, changed into his trunks and jumped in the pool. He was feeling silly and loved diving and playing with the toys. + +Suddenly he remembered the teacher had said something about heels. He put his foot down and felt something. That was it—he had stepped on someone's heel! He looked up and saw a little girl was crying. + +Timmy felt so sad. He tried to say he was sorry, but the little girl just kept crying. He thought it was all his fault, but then a big voice said, + +"No, that was very stupid of me! I should have been more careful." + +It was the swimming teacher. He had stepped on the little girl's heel by mistake. Timmy felt relieved, but he also learned a lesson—to be careful and not to do something stupid. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Tom. But Tom was a bit different from the other boys. Tom had a very special plan. + +One day, Tom decided to join a special class. Tom wanted to learn about the world and make lots of new friends. So he found a class full of kids just like him. + +But the class was far away. It was in a distant land. Tom had to take a long journey to get there. He bid farewell to his family and set off with a big hope in his heart. + +Tom did not know what to expect at first. But when he arrived, he was filled with joy. The other children laughed and played, and Tom soon joined in. Now, Tom always looks forward to his class day. He always plans something to do and have fun with the other kids. +Once there was a girl named Sofia. She was three years old and very curious. Every day Sofia's mommy would read her a story before bed. + +Sofia loved when mommy read stories to her. One day, Sofia lifted up her arm and asked her mommy to read on it. Her mommy smiled and put her arm around Sofia. + +Mommy began to read a story about a patient rabbit. Sofia smiled as she listened, getting more and more relaxed. As the story ended, Sofia yawned and snuggled into her mommy's arm. + +Mommy smiled and kissed Sofia on the forehead. She was a very patient mommy and Sofia was very lucky. She continued to listen as mommy read another story. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl in a small green house with her mama and papa. Every night, the little girl had to go to bed early. She was disappointed because she wanted to play and run around in the backyard. But mama and papa said "no!" + +One night some noise started coming from the backyard. It was so noisy that it woke up the little girl! She was curious so she quietly got out of bed and opened the door. She saw that it was a noisy bird! She was so scared of the bird that she began to cry. + +Mama and papa heard her crying and ran to her. Papa saw the bird and gently said, "I will kiss the bird and make it go away." He slowly walked up to the bird and kissed its head. Miraculously, the bird flew away! + +The little girl looked at her papa with a big smile. Mama and papa explained to her that if she had been brave enough to try and kiss the bird, it might not have flown away so quickly. + +Moral of the story: Bravery can sometimes be the best solution to problems! +Once upon a time there was a famous boat. Everyone wanted to sail on it, but nobody ever could. One day, a special glass appeared. It was so magical that anyone who touched it could sail on the famous boat. + +A three year old toddler found the glass. She touched it and heard a voice that said, "You can sail on the famous boat." The toddler was so excited! She wanted to sail right away. + +But when the toddler sails, she runs into trouble. The wind pushes the boat too hard and it breaks the glass. The famous boat disappears and the toddler is stuck on a tiny boat in the middle of the sea! + +The toddler cries and cries, but nobody can save her. The famous boat is gone and the magical glass has been destroyed. The toddler is lost and sad, and nobody can help her. The bad ending is that the toddler never makes it back home. +John looked up at the sky admiring the blue and white clouds. He saw a little baby seagull gliding fearlessly up towards the shining stars. He watched as the baby floated further and further away. Then, all of a sudden, he noticed a unknown bird joining the seagull on its journey. To his amazement, the baby bird had wings of deep blue and silver. John admired its beautiful feathers which sparkled in the sunlight. + +He couldn't believe what he was seeing and he felt like he was being taken on a magical journey. Day by day, the two birds moved farther away and became less visible. Then one night, John was admiring the unknown bird as it flew across the night sky, when he noticed something even more incredible. In the background, a bigger, more majestic bird slowly began to appear. It was a majestic eagle, and it was escorting the two little birds in the sky. +John realised that the unknown bird had been an eagle all along. He was truly astonished and continued to admire the baby eagle and its escort from a distance. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to be warm. She saw a big, woolly wolf, and wanted to touch it. + +She asked the wolf, "Can I touch you?" + +The wolf replied, "Yes, but only if you give me something first." + +The girl thought for a moment and then said, "I can give you this purple ribbon." + +The wolf agreed and said, "Come closer and give it to me." The girl did. + +Suddenly, the wolf grabbed her and she was scared. She screamed for help, but no one came. + +The wolf said, "Now I want to eat you!" + +The girl was very worried but she had to think quickly. Then, just in time, a brave hunter came and chased the wolf away. + +The girl was thankful but she learned a lesson - never take things from strangers, even if they look warm and friendly. +John lived on a small island in the sea. Every day he would take his boat and sail around the island. One day, he came across a mysterious island that he had never seen before. + +John looked around and saw it was very still and clear. Excited, he sailed to the shore. + +John hopped onto the sand and started exploring the island. Suddenly, he heard a loud rumble and the ground started shaking. He had to balance carefully on the island or else he would fall down. + +John was scared, until he saw that the cause of the ground shaking was a huge elephant. He cried out, “Hey, you are going to make me fall off the island!†+ +The elephant stopped in his tracks. He looked at John and said, “Don’t worry. I will help you balance so you don’t fall off.†+ +John smiled and they balanced together on the island. With the elephant’s help, John was able to explore the island safely. +Once there was a humble baby bear who lived in a quiet forest. One day he saw something in the sky. He asked his mom, "What is that?" + +His mom replied, "That my dear, is a bird. Can you see it flying up so high?" + +The baby bear squinted and said, "Yes, I see it!" + +The baby bear was so excited and asked his mom again, "Can I fly like the bird too?" + +His mom laughed and said, "Maybe one day, but you must be patient and practice. Right now you can walk, so that's a start!" + +The baby bear nodded and said, "Ok, I'll be patient and practice." + +The baby bear was happy and patient, and eventually he did learn to fly like the bird. He flew around the quiet forest and was so happy to use his new skill. + +The baby bear was so humble, and the bird was proud of him. +Once there was a sailor who sailed the seas. He was always restless and often dreamed of exploring new places. One day, he saw an island in the distance. He wanted to explore it and shot his boat towards it. But the closer he got to the island, the faster the wind picked up. He tried to push through, but eventually he was forced to turn away. Sad and disappointed, the sailor sailed back home. But deep inside he was still restless and always dreaming of his island. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very cheerful. Everyday, she would learn something new. She enjoyed learning and becoming smarter. + +One day, she tried to learn how to use a pair of scissors. She wanted to cut a piece of paper. But the scissors were too sharp for her, and a few moments later, she had accidentally cut her finger! + +The girl began to cry, and a kind lady came to her. She said, "Don't worry, dear. You can learn from this and be extra careful next time." + +The little girl nodded her head as she wiped away her tears. She thanked the lady, but decided that she wasn't going to try cutting anymore. She decided to stick to what she already knew how to do. + +Though the girl still smiled, she was always careful with scissors from then on. She learned her lesson, but it was an expensive one. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her backyard. She was always very tidy and loved the feeling of a neat and organized space. All of a sudden, she heard a voice calling out to her from inside the house; it was her mother. She said, “Why don’t you take a nap in your bedroom? You need your rest.†+ +Lucy was curious as to why her mother had said this and went to take a nap in her bedroom. Lucy had the strangest dream. In her dream, she was surrounded by a group of people who were talking about a mysterious and exciting adventure. She couldn’t understand what they were saying, but she knew she wanted to go on the journey too. + +When Lucy woke up, she couldn’t wait to find out what the mystery was all about. She quickly jumped out of bed and ran downstairs to find her mother. She asked her mom if she could join in on the journey, and her mom explained that she had been setting up a fun surprise all day – a picnic! + +The picnic was neat and tidy, just like Lucy had wished. There was a blanket filled with sandwiches, chips and cookies. This is the adventure the people in her dream had been talking about! After they ate all their food, Lucy’s mom took her on a walk, pointing out all the fascinating things in nature that they were able to +Once upon a time, there lived a brave little boy. He was very brave and decided to go on an adventure to find a lion. He knew it would be dangerous, but he was determined. + +He searched the wide open plains until he found one. The lion was strong and scary, and the little boy was worried. He wondered what to do. + +But then he heard a voice. "Do not be afraid," the lion said. "I can help you and will choose to be your friend." The brave boy smiled and his worries faded away. + +The two of them travelled together, exploring many distant lands. Together they faced many dangerous things. But each time the lion protected the boy, and in the end the boy always emerged from the trouble safe and sound. + +And so, the brave little boy and the dangerous lion became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a fine little rabbit. He was walking through a meadow when he noticed a shiny object on a hanger. He stopped to pick up the object and look at it more closely. He wanted to take it home but he couldn't decide if he should. He remained unsure for a very long time. + +But then he heard a loud noise coming from the woods. He jumped with surprise! He quickly grabbed the hanger and ran away from the noise. As he was running, he heard the noise coming closer and closer. He ran very fast until he reached his rabbit hole. + +He remained in his rabbit hole for a long time. The noise slowly faded away. But even though he was safe, he was still scared and unsure. After much time had passed, he slowly came out of his rabbit hole. He walked back to the meadow and gently placed the hanger back on the ground. He felt relieved and glad that he had decided not to take the shiny object. + +The little rabbit's decision to remain where he was safe, although scary at the time, had paid off in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor family. They had very little money and could not afford to buy many toys. One day, the family got a surprise. A rich man had come with a special box. Inside the box was a chess set! + +The family was so excited. They had never seen anything like it before. The children played with the chess pieces for hours. They loved it! + +The rich man did not forget the family. He would come back with a different present every week. Soon, the family had all sorts of toys. The children were so lucky! + +The poor family had never been so happy. Everyday they looked forward to the rich man coming with a surprise. He was their very special friend! +Once upon a time, there was a family. They had a very dependable car, but it became broken. The family was sad. + +Then, the dad said he would repair the car. He got out his toolbox and went to work. + +A few days later, the car was fixed. Everyone was so happy. The family planned a tour in the dependable car. + +They drove to a nice park. It was full of new things to see. They smiled and laughed as they explored together. + +They drove to many different places on the tour. Everyone had lots of fun. They were so thankful that dad was able to repair the car. +One day, a little girl named Susie went to the park with her mom. In the park, Susie saw a big tree with a secret. She couldn't see it, but she knew it was there. + +Susie asked her mom to help her find the secret. Her mom said she could try to throw rocks at the tree. Susie grabbed a small rock and threw it. + +A few seconds later, the rock came flying back! It was followed by a large, clear balloon. Susie was so excited! + +Her mom explained that the secret was a surprise for Susie. She said that the balloon was full of special surprises. Susie was so happy that she could hardly contain her excitement. + +Susie knew she had found a very special secret. She hugged the balloon tightly and went home with her mom, ready to explore the wonderful surprises inside! +The yellow desk was ready for the show. A little girl in a red dress came to the desk to perform. She went to the desk and started to twirl around in circles. She was so excited to do her best performance. She reached her hand in the air and then looked around to smile. + +Everyone in the room clapped as she continued to perform. She opened the desk, took out a red balloon and blew it up. She grabbed a yellow marker and decorated the balloon with a smiley face. Everyone cheered with delight. + +The girl took a bow and everyone clapped again. She put the balloon back inside the desk, took one last look around the room, and waved goodbye. The girl smiled to herself. She had performed her best show. +Once upon a time, there was an old tower. It was very famous, because many people visited it. Everyday, more and more people visited the tower. + +One day, a young girl called Maddy was walking past the tower. She stopped to look at it and saw something unexpected. The tower was starting to rot. Maddy couldn't believe her eyes. She asked her mom, "Why is the tower rotting, Mommy?". + +Her mom said,"It's been here for many, many years and it's getting old. One day it will rot away completely." + +Maddy found this hard to understand. She didn't think that an old tower could just rot away. But as the weeks passed, she saw the tower getting worse and worse. Every day, it was looking more and more rotten. + +Eventually, Maddy noticed that the tower was almost gone. All that was left was a pile of broken stones. The famous old tower had rotted away completely. + +Maddy was sad. She couldn't believe that such a big and famous tower could just rot away. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who lived in a tree. He loved to perch on branches and whistle very loudly. He was so proud of his beautiful whistle that everyone in the town could hear it. + +One day, the bird noticed somebody walking near the tree. He thought it was an old friend and he began to chirp and whistle loudly. But it was not his old friend. It was a big, mean fox. + +The fox was very angry at the bird for making so much noise. He growled and started to climb up the tree toward the bird. The bird was so scared that he flew away as fast as he could, but the fox was still chasing him. + +The bird was getting tired and felt like he couldn't go on any longer. Suddenly, he saw something bright up ahead. It was dark outside, but something was making a soft, steady sound that he recognized. Then he realized it was a whistle! He was sure he could make it and he flew towards it with all of his strength. + +Finally, the bird flew past the fox and reached the source of the whistle. It was a dead tree with a big hole in the middle. He poked his head through the hole and the whistle became louder and louder. He could hear the fox howling in the distance and he felt safe at last. + +The bird spent the night in the dead tree, happily whistling away. Then in +One day, a brilliant yellow bird was perched on a cliff. She was in search of food and spotted a juicy worm. She hopped towards it and was just about to reach it when she suddenly felt a twist in her foot. She was frightened and was stuck in the same spot. + +The bird looked around cautiously and spotted a friendly hedgehog coming towards her. He asked her “What happened?†and she replied timidly “I twisted my foot.†The hedgehog gestured for her to hop onto his back and said “Let me help you.†+ +The bird was ecstatic and hopped on the hedgehog’s back. Together, they moved slowly and steadily until they saw a large apple tree with a pile of juicy apples beneath it. The bird flew down from the hedgehog’s back and enjoyed her delicious meal. The hedgehog smiled and waved goodbye as he scurried away. + +The bird’s foot felt much better after she had eaten and with a flick of her wings, she flew away. As she went higher and higher, she realised she was at the top of the cliff she had been perched on before. She looked around and saw the friendly hedgehog in the distance, looking content. The bird waved and said “Thank you!†before gliding away, happy in the knowledge that with a little twist of fate, she had found her delicious lunch. +Once upon a time there was a big bear who lived in a cave. One day the bear went for a walk and he saw a small top lying on the ground. The bear was very curious. He picked up the top and said, "What is this?" + +The top rolled around and said, "I am a top, and I can spin!" The bear was so excited, he said, "Then let's play!" The bear and the top lay down in the grass, and the bear spun the top. The top spun and spun and spun, going higher and higher. + +The bear clapped his hands and yelled, "That was so big, top! I love it!" The top spun around one last time and then it lay still, happy and exhausted. The bear and the top became best friends, and they were never apart. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl who loved to play in her garden. Every day she would spend her time digging and exploring, excited to discover new things. + +One day, she came across a special stick and decided to bring it home. She called it her victory stick and took great care of it. + +Every day she would spend hours playing with it in the garden. With her victory stick, she imagined all sorts of adventures, from sailing the seas to flying in the sky. + +When the sun went down, she knew it was time to go inside and rest. She was always sad to put her victory stick away, but knew tomorrow would bring new adventures! +John was out playing on the beach one day. He could hear the gentle waves of the ocean. Suddenly, he heard a boat in the distance. He was so excited. He was hungry to explore and find out where the boat was going. + +John quickly ran to the edge of the beach, but he was too short to get a good look. He decided to find a high spot so he could see better. He climbed a big hill and he heard the boat getting closer. + +Then, he spotted it. It was a big boat, with sails blowing in the breeze. He wanted so bad to get onboard and explore. John started to clap and wave his hands. + +Suddenly, someone on the boat waved back at him. He felt so excited. The boat pulled closer to the shore and the captain called out to John. + +"What will it be, young lad?" the captain said. + +John shouted back "Can I come on board and explore with you?" + +The captain laughed and said "Of course you can. I have just one rule - you have to be hungry for adventure!" + +John eagerly agreed. With a smirk, the captain pointed to a rowboat near the shore and handed him a paddle. + +John got into the rowboat and followed the big boat. He could barely contain his excitement! Soon, he was exploring the high seas with the captain. It was the best day +Once upon a time, a furry little puppy was searching for an adventure. As he scampered around, he spotted something hidden beneath a bush. He peeked closer and noticed it was a thermometer. He excitedly ran to it, but it didn't fit in his hands. + +He ran to tell his mom. She said it was hidden there for a special reason. The pup was puzzled, but bravely followed her to their front garden. There, they planted the thermometer deep in the ground, beneath the soil. + +The pup was confused, but his mom said, "Don't worry, something very special will happen soon". All of a sudden, that something special did happen. The thermometer started to glow and shine brightly with wonderful colors. + +The puppy barked with excitement, and then realized they had made a weather forecast machine! He realized the thermometer had been hidden there all along, just waiting for them to find it and make a surprise! +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a grumpy neighbor. All the time the neighbor would be scowling and shouting at her. One day the girl thought she should be friendly and say hello. So she knocked on the neighbor's door. + +The neighbor opened it and said, "What do you want?" + +The girl was scared and said, "Hello! I just wanted to say hi!" + +But the grumpy neighbor just scowled and said, "Go away!" + +The girl felt sad and went back to her house. She was so upset that she cried and screamed until she fell asleep. + +The next day the girl looked out of the window to see her grumpy neighbor gone. She was glad and decided to go out and play. But when she opened the door, her neighbor was waiting for her. He grabbed the girl and ran off with her. + +The girl screamed and tried to get away, but he was too strong. In the end, the girl was never seen again and the neighbor was never brought to justice. The girl's family were left feeling sad and angry and the grumpy neighbor never changed his ways. +Once upon a time, a girl named Amy was playing with clay in her garden. She created shapes, animals and buildings with it. She had so much fun! + +Suddenly, her friend, George, came over. George was very excited. He loved playing with clay too and asked Amy if he could join. + +Amy nodded and before she knew it, the two of them had created an interesting castle. + +"Look!" George said, pointing at the tower. + +"It's so cool!" Amy exclaimed. + +But then it started to rain and they had to quit playing with the clay. + +George was disappointed, but Amy assured him they could always come back to play again when the rain stopped. + +George brightened up and the two of them ran inside, the castle made of clay forgotten outside in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was an otter. He was very fair and liked to play in the lake. One day, the otter had an idea. He wanted to see how far he could throw a ball. He took a big breath and then, he threw the ball. It went so far that the otter couldn't see it anymore. But he was excited to see how far it went. + +The next day, the otter picked up the ball. He was so excited. He put the ball in his hands and threw it as hard as he could. It flew across the lake and into the trees. The otter was so surprised. He'd never seen the ball go so far. + +The otter was delighted. He was so fair and threw the ball so far. He kept throwing and playing. He had lots of fun and it was a great day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had an umbrella and she liked to take it with her everywhere. One day, a big wind came and it made Daisy's umbrella fly high up in the sky. + +Daisy chased it, but it flew so fast that she couldn't catch it. She kept running, but it flew even farther away. She started to feel sad and then she heard a voice. + +The voice said, “Stay right here. I can help you get your umbrella back.†Daisy looked around and she saw a friendly bird. The bird flew after the umbrella and then it came back with it in its beak. + +Daisy was so happy that she thanked the bird and gave it a big hug. From then on, whenever Daisy goes outside with her umbrella, the friendly bird always stays close by. +Once there was a small bunny. He lived on the side of a mountain. He always wanted to become bigger, but he was too small. + +One day, the bunny decided to go for a walk. He hopped and hopped until he was at the top of the mountain. It was very tall, and he felt so small. + +The bunny hopped higher and higher. Suddenly he heard a kind voice from the sky. +"Follow me!" it said. + +The bunny followed the voice and it led him up a secret path. As he went higher and higher, he got bigger and bigger. + +At the top of the mountain, the bunny was no longer small. He had become tall and proud. He could see the world. + +He had followed the voice and become the tallest bunny in the world. +Max and his sister were playing a game. Max wanted to win, so he used his crayon to draw very quickly. His sister wanted to draw too, so Max trusted her to do it right. + +Max and his sister started the game, but it was very competitive. Neither of them wanted to lose! + +Max used all his crayons to try to stay ahead. His sister was really fast, but Max stayed in the game. + +In the end, Max won the game but he also learned to trust his sister. It was important for him to know that he could rely on her too! +The teacher was very happy today as she looked at her pupils. They were all very obedient and listened to her carefully. She wanted to examine them to make sure they were all doing well. + +The first pupil was a little boy who was three years old. She looked at his work and was pleased to see he was trying hard. He was so obedient he was able to complete all the tasks with help. + +Next, she examined a little girl. She was obedient and was doing very well. She was also three years old and was easily able to answer all the questions. + +The teacher was delighted with what she saw. All her pupils were doing well and were obedient. She was sure they all had bright futures ahead of them. +One day, a spoiled princess wanted to go on a journey. A trip would make her happy so she planned it carefully. The princess begged her family to let her go. After much convincing, they agreed. On the big day, the princess put her clothes and other important things in a big bag. She was very excited to start her journey. After a long ride, she reached her destination. The princess was eager to unpack her bag and get started. She opened it and pulled out her dresses, hats, and shoes. Finally, she was ready to begin her adventure! +Once there was a bald man who wanted to climb a hill. He was scared to starting climbing it because it seemed very steep. But then he heard a voice saying, "Just try, you never know what may happen". So he took a deep breath and started the climb. + +When the man was almost at the top, he slipped and started to slide back down. He was very scared and shouted for help. Suddenly, the ground beneath him split like lightning and he could see a path going up the hill. The man smiled and kept climbing until he reached the top. + +At the top of the hill, the man realised that the voice was from none other than his own courage. He was shocked and proud at the same time. The moral of the story is - never give up, no matter how hard the task seems. You never know what good may come out of it. +Once upon a time there was a loyal little boy who loved to play every day. He was very special and full of joy. + +One day while playing outside he saw a treasure in the grass. He bent down to pick it up and said “Wow! What could this be?†+ +As he looked closer he saw it was a little box. He opened it and inside was a pretty necklace! He was so happy and very excited. + +The boy thanked God for his treasure and decided to pray to him every day. He was loyal and never forgot to give his thanks to God. + +The boy wore the necklace every day, knowing it was from God. He said a prayer to say thank you. He was grateful and happy. The end. +One day, Lucy wanted to do something crazy. She decided to climb up to her bedroom. Her bedroom was on the second floor, so it was hard work. She was getting a little bit out of breath, but soon she was there! + +When she got to her bedroom, she saw something very exciting. A giant slide! It was so much fun. She couldn't wait to try it out. + +So Lucy went down the slide. Whooooosh! It was the craziest thing she had ever done. She felt so happy. She went up and down the slide a few times until it was time to go to bed. + +When she slid into her bedroom, Lucy climbed up onto the bed and snuggled down into her warm blankets. She had the most amazing day. She felt so happy and excited as she closed her eyes and went to sleep. +Once upon a time there was a player who was walking in the park. He was very happy and he sang a song as he went. Suddenly, a mean creature in the bush poked him. It made the player angry. He shouted at the creature and wanted it to leave him alone. + +The creature didn't stop though, and it kept poking the player. The player got so mad that he started to chase after it. He ran and ran, but the creature moved quickly and the player was angry and exhausted. + +Finally, the player caught up to the creature. He poked it back and chased it away. Then the player walked happily back to the park, and he never had any trouble from the creature again. He never forgot that experience, and it taught him an important lesson: never mess with an angry player! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was getting ready to go somewhere. As she was putting on her shoes, her mom asked her, "Where do you want to go today?" + +The little girl replied, "I want to go to the park!" So, her mom said, "That sounds fine. Let's go!" + +The little girl and her mom went in the car and soon enough they were at the park. When they arrived, the little girl burst with excitement. + +The little girl and her mom ran around and played with all the toys. After some time, the little girl looked up to her mom and said, "I'm ready to go now!" + +So, her mom said, "Ok, it's time to go. Let's go home." + +The little girl and her mom got back in the car and drove home. Soon enough, they were home. The little girl was feeling fine. She had had a great time at the park. + +The little girl said goodbye to her mom and ran inside. She was already looking forward to her next adventure! +Once there was a man. His head was bald, and he was very happy. One day he decided to go on an adventure. He went out and gathered some things he could find and put them in a basket. Then he invited his friends to join him on his journey. + +The man and his friends went to the park. They played for hours and had so much fun. They ran around and played catch with the basket. When they got hungry, the man took out some of the food he had gathered and shared it with everyone. + +After playing in the park, the man and his friends went to the beach. They all had so much fun playing in the sand and taking turns jumping in the water. + +The man, the bald man, was so happy that he invited his friends to join him again, this time for a picnic. They gathered their things in the basket and went to a beautiful meadow where they spread out a blanket and shared more food. They all enjoyed the day and laughed and talked as they shared their stories together. +Jill and Jack were two happy kids. They were playing in the garden, searching for something special. Suddenly, Jack saw something glowing near a tree, it was a triangle! He called out excitedly to Jill, "Look here Jill! Come and see!" He showed her the triangle which was shining brightly. + +Jill was so excited to see the glowing triangle that she was clumsy and accidentally dropped it. But before it hit the ground, it started to fly around! Jack and Jill watched it in amazement and started to smile. + +Jack then said, "Let's catch the triangle!" and so they both ran around trying to catch it. Unfortunately, they were too clumsy and the triangle flew away. + +Jack was disappointed, but Jill said cheerfully, "Maybe next time we will be clever and be able to catch the glowing triangle!" + +The two children smiled and nodded in agreement, before going back to the garden to continue their search for something special. +Once upon a time there was a jeep. It was so bright and shiny, it looked like a really special jeep. It was very obedient too, always doing what it was told to do. + +One day the jeep went for a drive. It went for a very long drive and when it came back it was tired. + +So the jeep's owner decided to do something nice for the jeep. They thought, "Let's fold the jeep up and put it away for the night". + +So that's exactly what they did. The jeep folded up easily, like a big toy, and was put away for the night. + +The jeep was so happy and thankful for being folded up. It knew it had been given special treatment and that made it feel very special. After that, it was even more obedient! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was very brave and liked to try new things. One day, she decided to clean her room. She grabbed the whip and started scrubbing hard, with a harsh touch. She was determined to make her room sparkle! + +When Lily was nearly finished, she stepped back to admire her work with a satisfied smile. Her smile quickly turned to a sad frown, when she realized that she had missed a corner of the floor. She grabbed the whip again and started scrubbing even harder than before. + +Suddenly, something strange happened. The whip seemed to move on its own! It moved around the room and started cleaning all by itself! Lily couldn't believe it! The room looked cleaner than ever before. She smiled with delight. + +Lily had magical powers and once she learned to clean with an even harsher touch, anything she wished for could come true! +One sunny day, Jill and her mom were walking in the park. They were both wearing their favorite colors. Jill noticed a large, enormous tree in the middle of the park. + +"Mommy, what kind of tree is that?" Jill asked her mom. + +"That's an oak tree," her mom replied. + +Jill loved the look of it and wanted to explore it. She asked if they could go over and she ran ahead. Her mom followed at a slower pace. As they got closer, they both discovered a strange-looking hole in the trunk. + +"Oh my! What could that be?" Mom asked, narrowing her eyes and peering inside. + +Jill was so excited and started to crawl inside the hole. Her mom grabbed her by the ankles, but it was too late. Jill was already inside and she had discovered a secret style of the tree. + +Inside the tree, Jill noticed a dark and strange feeling. She felt scared and tried to crawl out, but the entrance had become too small. Jill could not find her way out. + +Jill and her mom spent the night in the park, but Jill still could not find a way out of the enormous tree. The next morning, her mom had to call the fire department for help. Jill was finally freed after hours of digging and tearing apart the trunk. + +As they left the park, Jill felt so embarrassed +Mom and Dad were having dinner. They each had a slice of pizza. Mom looked at Dad and said, “Look what we have here. I have an old slice of pizza!†Dad picked up his slice and said, “Yes, mine is old too.†Mom smiled and said, “Let’s each take a bite.†They both held their slices and took big bites. + +Dad said, “Yummy! This old pizza tastes great!†Mom smiled and said, “I agree. It’s really delicious!†+ +Suddenly, their little daughter walked into the room. She saw her parents holding their slices of pizza and she asked, “Can I have some pizza too?†Mom and Dad looked at each other and smiled. Dad said, “Sure, you can have a bite of our old pizza!†Mom gave the little girl a slice and she held it in her hands. She took a big bite and smiled. “This pizza is yummy!†she said. +Once upon a time, there was a curious boy who lived in a small house by the sea. Every morning, he would go outside and explore the beach, looking for interesting treasures to take home. + +One day, the boy found an old wrap lying in the sand. He picked it up and opened it. Inside, he could see a little baby bird, chirping and looking very sad. The curious boy scooped up the bird and held it close. The bird was quiet and sniffled, trying not to cry. + +"It's okay little bird," said the boy. "I'll keep you safe." + +The boy took the bird home and made a comfortable bed for him out of one of his old blankets. He fed the bird, sang it a song, and snuggled with it in his lap. Finally, the bird stopped crying and dozed off. + +The boy smiled, feeling happy to have such a curious little companion. From that day onward, they were the best of friends. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was 3 years old. Jack liked to reach out to everything. He liked to reach high to touch the stars in the sky and low to touch the insects in the grass. One day, Jack's mom had a fun idea. She said she was going to give Jack a quiz. Jack was excited to try it. + +Jack sat down at the table and his mom showed him the quiz. She said he had to answer all the questions. Jack was a little bit scared, but he tried his best. The questions were a bit dull, so Jack's mom explained them to him. Jack read the questions and he reached out to the answers on the page. + +After Jack had finished the quiz, his mom smiled. She said he had done really well! Jack was so happy he couldn't stop smiling. Now Jack was so proud of himself every time he thinks about answering that quiz. He always remembers that he had reached out to succeed. +Once upon a time, there was an old elephant. He had lived a long life and seen a lot of the world. But now he was getting very old, and he was getting very forgetful. + +He was feeling very weak and slow, but he didn't want to give up. He wanted to explore the world and see what adventures it held. + +So one day the old elephant set off. He packed a bag of food and started walking. He explored the tall trees, the wet rivers and the tall mountains. But he forgot many of the places he visited. + +He eventually reached a beach. He watched the waves come and go, and he felt refreshed and energized. He hadn't been this happy in a long time. + +The old elephant set off for home, with a bit of the beach in his heart. He felt ready to explore the world again. He wouldn't forget this time - he was determined to make the most of his life. +Once upon a time, there was an attractive squirrel who lived in a tree. He loved to explore and sing all day long. One day he saw a mysterious box on the ground. Curious, he scampered down the tree and opened it. Inside, he found a magical item that could make him shrink. He was so excited! He grabbed the item, and he started to shrink! He quickly ran up the tree to hide. + +The squirrel was now very small, but just as attractive. He was so excited that he wanted to show everyone. He ran back to the ground and started to look for another squirrel. Finally, he found one and shared his magical item. The other squirrel was amazed, and started to shrink too! + +The two squirrels had lots of fun exploring their miniature world. They raced each other up the tree, built tiny houses and spun around the sunflower petals. They grew tired with all their playing, so the squirrels handed the magical item back to each other so they could return to their normal size. + +They were relieved to be bigger, but they were so glad they were able to explore the small world. They promised to remember the adventure forever. +Once upon a time there was a raven. He was big, black and shiny. He had beautiful black feathers that glimmered in the sun. + +One day, the raven was feeling bored, so he decided to take a long flight. He imagined he could fly so high he would get dizzy. He swooped and swirled in the clear blue sky. + +Suddenly, a voice called out, "Hello there, raven. Where are you going?" He spun around and saw a baby owl perched in a nearby tree. + +The raven smiled and said, "I am just flying for fun. Would you like to join me?" The baby owl thought about it for a moment, and then nodded his head. + +The two began to fly higher and higher into the sky. As they got closer to the sun, the raven started to feel dizzy. The baby owl asked, "Are you alright?" + +The raven replied, "Yes, I'm fine. This is just my imagination running wild! Let's keep going." + +They both flew higher and higher until the raven was too dizzy to fly anymore. The baby owl decided to take the lead and they returned safely to the trees. + +From then on, they were the best of friends and always explored the skylines together. +Once upon a time there was a silly bunny named Bunny. One day, Bunny saw a huge chess set in the garden. She was so excited and ran over to take a closer look. + +"Wow! It's huge!" Bunny said. + +But then something strange happened - the chess set started to shrink! Bunny was so surprised, she had never seen anything like it before! + +"What's going on?" Bunny asked. + +A voice replied, "It's magic. The chess pieces are shrinking because I said so." + +Bunny turned around and saw a fairy. She was so happy! + +"Thank you for the magic!" Bunny said. + +The fairy smiled and waved goodbye. Bunny was so excited to play with the shrinking chess set. She couldn't wait to show it to all her friends! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joey. He was a normal boy who loved to play. One day while he was playing in the park, he saw something funny behind a big bush. He went to check it out and found a secret. Joey couldn't believe it! He asked, "What is this?" + +He heard a voice from behind him say, "It's a secret. Don't tell anyone!" Joey was so excited. He asked, "Can I keep it?" The voice said, "Yes, it's for you to keep, but don't tell anyone alright?" + +So Joey kept the secret to himself and never told a soul. He kept it for many years until it was no longer a secret. But he never forgot how special it was and cherished it. Joey was a normal boy but he had an extra special secret that nobody else knew! +John and his mom went for a march in the park. John looked around and saw lots of cute animals. He saw a big squirrel and asked his mom, "Mom, can I reach the squirrel?" His mom said, "No John, the squirrel is too far away. Let's just look at it." + +John saw a bird, and said, "Mom, can I reach the bird?" His mom replied, "No John, the bird is too high. Let's just watch it fly." + +John said, "Mom, there's a cute rabbit over there. Can I reach it?" His mom said, "Yes John, I think you can reach it!" So John slowly stretched out his hand and reached for the rabbit. The bunny hopped away and John smiled. His mom said, "Good job John! You reached for the rabbit!" +Once there was a boy named Tim. He was only 3 years old and he liked to play outside everyday. One day Tim saw a new friend named Ann. She was also 3 years old and she liked to play too. + +They both ran around in the grass together and laughed and smiled. Ann showed Tim a beautiful flower and he was amazed. + +But then a big mean cloud came into the sky and blocked out the sun. Tim got scared and asked Ann why the sky was so rude. + +Ann said, "Don't worry, the cloud will go away soon." But suddenly it started to rain and they both got wet. Ann said she had to go home and they both said goodbye. + +The next day Tim went outside to play again but Ann wasn't there. He never saw Ann again and he was very sad. He never forgot the day that the rude sky showed up and made his friend go away. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful crane who was very attractive. Every day he flew over the village, but he was never brave enough to land in the village. All the villagers admired him when they saw him in the distance, but they wished he could arrive in their village. One day the village was having a special festival and the people were so excited, they sang and danced and were celebrating. Eventually the crane heard the noise and he was curious. He decided to fly down and take a closer look and he arrived in the village. Everyone was so surprised and happy to see the crane! They welcomed him with open arms, and eventually, the crane learned that it's ok to be brave, that it can be fun to try new things, and that everyone can be accepted when they arrive. +Once upon a time, there was a very loyal dog who loved to explore the world around him. One day the dog decided he wanted to take adventures far, far away so he pushed off east. + +The dog said goodbye to his family who were sad to see him go but also happy that he was off on a brave new adventure. + +The more the dog pushed east, he saw more and more exciting things - like beautiful forests and tall mountains. One day he came to a river and he knew he was going to have to push through the deep water to continue his journey. + +The dog knew the water might be dangerous but he was loyal and brave, so he kept pushing until he was safely on the other side. + +The dog was so proud of himself and he knew it was all worth it. He was even more excited to push east and see what other adventures he could find. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna liked to play and have fun. She had long, fair hair and a bright, happy smile. + +One day, Jenna went shopping with her mom to buy makeup. Jenna asked if she could try some on, but her mom said no. "It's not for little girls," she said. + +Jenna kept asking and finally, her mom said okay. When Jenna put on makeup, she thought she looked really pretty. + +But then Jenna's mom said, "Being fair and kind is makeup for your heart." Jenna understood. She wiped off all the makeup and decided she was beautiful without it. She decided to wear a beautiful smile when she played and to always be kind to her friends. + +The moral of the story is that beauty comes from within. Being fair and kind is more important that what we wear. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. One day Jack got on his flexible motorcycle and revved up the engine. He wanted to go and explore the world! + +Jack drove and drove, but soon he stopped to eat his lunch. He took out a sandwich, some apples, and a cup of juice. He was so happy he had found a place to rest! + +After lunch, Jack started to drive again. He was feeling very flexible and wanted to try some new jumps on his motorcycle. He drove to the top of a hill and let the bike fly into the air. He screamed with joy, but just as he was about to land, he had to hit the brakes and stop. + +Jack learned an important lesson that day. He realized that it was a lot of fun to explore the world but he needed to be careful and always remember to stop! +Bob was feeling very sad. He was taking a walk in the park, looking at the flowers and trees, but nothing made him feel better. As he continued his walk, he saw a pond. In the pond he could see some fish happily swimming around, but he felt too quiet to talk to them. + +Suddenly, Bob saw something unusual: a small bird was sitting by the edge of the pond, just looking at him. He didn’t know what to do, but he stayed still and gave the bird some space. + +The bird then started to display its wings, flapping them up and down. Bob was amazed, he had never seen anything like it before. Suddenly he felt a bit less sad and he started smiling. + +The bird looked at Bob and said in a small voice, “Don’t be sad. You can be happy – just like me!†+ +Bob thanked the bird and the two spent some time talking about their adventures. When it was time for the small bird to go, Bob said goodbye and waved, feeling much happier. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to have a picnic. So she went to a nearby palm tree and began to prepare her picnic lunch. She laid out her blanket, put the food on it, and then sat down to enjoy. + +But when she bit into her sandwich, it was sour! She made a sour face and was so disappointed. She knew something had gone wrong. + +She looked at the palm tree and saw that there was sap dripping from its leaves. She realised it had dripped on her sandwich and made it taste sour. + +The little girl was upset and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea! She picked some fruit from the palm tree and used it to make a yummy fruit salad. + +And so the little girl was able to enjoy her picnic after all, thanks to the palm tree and her clever thinking! +Mama and Papa had just returned from the store with lots of presents. They handed each one to the little girl. The first present was a new doll. She held it close and gave it a big hug. + +The next present was an ice-cream cone. She smiled and said "Yay!" She licked the ice-cream and it tasted delicious. + +The last present was a joke book. Mama asked the little girl if she wanted to tell a joke. She shrugged and said she didn't know one. Mama and Papa laughed and told a joke. + +The little girl giggled. She loved hearing jokes. Mama said that more jokes were available in the joke book. She opened it and read as many as she could. + +Mama and Papa said it was time to go. They hugged the little girl and said goodbye. She smiled and waved until they were gone. Before she went to bed, she read one more joke from the joke book. +Dave was very excited, he was going on an exciting adventure to the station. He had been looking forward to this day for weeks! He had brought along a lot of things with him to store: one of his favorite books, a lunchbox with some yummy treats and his favorite toy car. + +When they arrived at the station, Dave was very surprised to find it was difficult to make his way around. He had never been here before and couldn't find a way to the platforms. He seemed lost. + +Just as Dave was getting worried, he heard a kind voice asking him if he needed help. It was the station guard! They moved slowly through the busy station and soon Dave found himself standing on the platform ready to explore. + +The guard had warned him that his journey would be difficult, but Dave was determined. He hopped onto the train and began his grand adventure to the faraway shore. All the things he had stored in his bag made Dave feel brave and ready for anything despite the difficulty he knew he would face.