diff --git "a/TinyStories_1697.txt" "b/TinyStories_1697.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1697.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +"Wow, cool!" Joe said, shaking it even more. + +Suddenly, a big horse popped out from the box! Joe was so happy and smiled big. + +"Hello there! Want to be my friend?" Joe asked the horse. + +The horse shook its head and ran away. Joe was sad, but he still had a great time in the barn. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy. His name was Rick. Rick liked to explore and see new things. + +One day, Rick decided to visit the forest. As he explored the woods, he heard a strange noise. He looked around and saw an iron man. He was very troubled and looked sad. + +Rick walked up to the iron man and asked him why he was so sad. The iron man replied, "I am lonely. I don't have any friends." + +Rick thought for a moment and said, "I can be your friend. Would that make you feel better?" The iron man smiled and said, "Yes, that would make me feel much better." + +Rick smiled and the two of them met. They talked and laughed and had lots of fun. From then on, Rick visited the iron man every day. They were the best of friends! +One day, Harry and his mommy hopped into the jeep. As they drove, they observed the countryside. They saw tall green trees, lovely yellow flowers, and a thin white cloud. + +"Look, Mommy," said Harry, pointing out of the window. "What's that?" + +"That's a cloud, honey," said Mommy. "It's very thin." + +Harry watched the cloud, fascinated. Then another jeep drove by, and Harry waved at the people inside. + +"Bye!" he shouted, but they didn't hear him. + +Mommy and Harry kept on driving, until they came to a big red barn. + +"Look at all the animals!" said Harry, gazing at the cows and goats in the field. + +Mommy smiled. "Let's observe the animals for a bit," she said. + +Harry watched intently, noticing the different shapes of the animals and the way they moved. It was so exciting! After a few minutes, Mommy and Harry were back in the jeep and heading home. What an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to play with her doll. She sailed her doll around the living room and made lots of noises. + +One day, Lucy's mom said to her "Let's go and sail your doll outside, Lucy. It's such a lovely day and it will be healthy for you to get some sunshine." + +So, Lucy and her mom went outside. Together, they found a big puddle and Lucy put her doll in. She pushed it around with a stick and sang a song about sailing. All the way through the song, Lucy's doll sailed around the puddle. + +Finally, Lucy said to her mom "Look, mom! I made my doll sail around the puddle! It's so fun!" + +Her mom smiled and said "That's wonderful, Lucy! You did a great job!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day she stumbled upon a big, noisy mixer. She was curious, so she got close to it and started to tell it her secrets. + +"I want to know all about you!" said Sarah to the mixer, who didn't say anything back. But Sarah kept talking, she wanted to make a new friend. + +Suddenly, out of nowhere the mixer started to make loud noises. Sarah was scared and helpless, so she started to cry. At that moment, her mom came into the room. + +"What happened Sarah? Why are you crying?" asked mom. + +Sarah sniffled and said, "I was talking to the mixer and it scared me." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's alright sweetheart, the mixer just wants to play. Can you tell it that you want to be friends?" + +So Sarah told the mixer that she wanted to be friends and the mixer stopped making noises. She reached out and touched the mixer, and it made her happy. From then on, she and the mixer were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big black trunk in the room. Toby was three-years-old and he liked the trunk very much. + +"Mommy, what is this?" he asked. + +"It's a trunk, Toby," his mom showed him. + +Toby opened the trunk, looked inside, and closed it again. He could not see anything inside, so he asked again, "Mommy, what is inside the trunk?" + +"Nothing, Toby," his mom said. + +Toby thought for a moment and then asked, "Can we put something inside the trunk?" + +"Of course," his mom smiled. + +Toby ran around the house looking for something to put in his new trunk. He found a soft, black toy and he put it inside the trunk. Toby was very proud of his work and he said, "Mommy, I showed you I can put something inside the trunk!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You sure did, Toby!" +One day, Lisa went to the garden. She wanted to pick some tomatoes. She was eager to take them home. As she pulled a tomato, she was surprised to see her cat, Boots. + +Lisa said, "Hi, Boots. What are you doing here?" + +Boots meowed and said, "I saw the tomatoes and I wanted to eat one." + +Lisa smiled and said, "Why don't you pick one?" + +Boots was very eager. He jumped and pulled a tomato off the vine. He quickly ate it and said, "That was so yummy!" + +Lisa laughed. She was happy that Boots was so eager. Together, they picked all the tomatoes in the garden and went home. +Once there was a youth named Andy. Andy was deaf, but he could still play and have fun with friends. + +One day, Andy was playing in the yard with a friend. They were both hiding, trying to be as quiet as they could. They were so quiet, they thought no one would find them. But then Andy's mom called, "Where are you, Andy?" + +Andy's friend popped out of his hiding spot, laughing. "Look! Here I am!" + +Andy didn't pop out of his hiding spot. Meanwhile, Andy's mom was getting closer. + +Andy's friend whispered, "Where did you go, Andy? Hide!" + +But Andy couldn't hear him. Andy was still hiding in the same spot. + +Mom found him quickly. She said, "Andy, why didn't you come out? I heard your friend!" + +Andy smiled. He was so happy to be found! +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Sam and Jen. Sam loved to go on adventures. One day, she decided to go for a dive in her plane. + +Jen asked: "Where are you going?" + +Sam said: "I'm going to go for a dive in my plane." + +Jen said: "That sounds like fun. Can I come?" + +Sam said: "Sure! Hop in." + +The two friends got into the plane and flew high in the sky. Sam looked down and said: "Let's dive!" + +Jen was a bit scared, but she was excited too. She said: "OK, let's do it!" + +Sam flipped a switch and the plane began to dive. The air whooshed around them as they dropped. They kept their eyes open and giggled with delight. The feeling of the dive was amazing! + +When they landed, they felt like they were spoiled. They had been on a great adventure and shared a wonderful experience. + +The two friends hugged and laughed. They would never forget this dive in the sky. +Once upon a time there was a wild bird. She loved to fly in the sky and see what the world had to offer. One day she saw an opera show and decided to go. "Let's fly to the opera show!" the bird said. She flew to the show and watched from above. + +When she arrived, she saw many people dressed in fancy clothes. There were bright colors and loud music. She was amazed! She watched as the people sang and danced. The bird thought it was the best thing she had ever seen. + +After the show, the bird met one of the performers. She asked him if she could try to sing and dance too. The performer was impressed that the bird knew the words. He showed her the moves and said, "You're a natural! Keep singing and dancing and you will be a star!" + +The bird was so happy! She thanked the performer and flew away. Every day she would practice her singing and dancing until she could become the next big opera star! +Once upon a time, there was a copper rabbit. He lived in a sunny meadow near the river. Every day, he hopping around the meadow and playing with the other animals. He was very graceful and always seemed happy. + +One morning, the copper rabbit woke up early. He hopped out of his burrow and could feel something strange in the air. He paused for a moment and listen carefully. Suddenly, he heard music coming from the river. + +The copper rabbit hopped closer and discovered a beautiful fairy. She was singing and playing a magical song on her flute. The rabbit was so taken by her song, he stopped and listened. + +As the fairy finished her song, the copper rabbit clapped his paws. He bowed to her and said, "That was beautiful. Please play it again." + +The fairy smiled and said, "Thank you, my friend. I'd be happy to play it for you." She started to play the song again and, this time, the copper rabbit started to hop gracefully in the meadow. + +The fairy and the copper rabbit listened to her music and danced in the meadow until the sun set. They parted ways and the copper rabbit hopped off, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there were two birds. Birdy was small and chirpy. Mommy bird was bigger and more colorful. + +One day, Mommy Bird looked around and said "I want to find us a nest!" + +So Birdy and Mommy Bird went on a hunt for a nest. Finally, they saw one! It was high up in the tree. + +Mommy Bird said, "Let's get it!" So they flew up to the nest. Mommy Bird looked inside and said, "It's perfect! The nest is so warm and cozy." + +Mommy Bird ordered Birdy to get some twigs and feathers to make the nest even better. So, Birdy got to work. He gathered twigs and colorful feathers for the nest. + +Once the nest was finished, Mommy Bird said, "Now the nest is even warmer and cozier! We will be so happy here!" + +So, Birdy and Mommy Bird settled in their new nest. The two birds happily chirped together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved playing in the water. One day, when Sarah was playing in the pool, she saw something big and shiny swimming around her. She screamed, "Monster!" + +"It's okay," said Sarah's mom. "It's just a fish. See, it's swimming so lively!" + +Sarah laughed and said, "My own swimming monster!" She asked her mom if she could swim with it. + +Mom said, "Why not?" So Sarah jumped in the pool and swam around with the fish. She was so happy. + +The fish was happy too. From then on, whenever Sarah went to the pool, she would look for her swimming monster and play with it. +Once there were two cats, Pepper and Ernie. They were the best of friends. One day, Pepper had a surprise for Ernie. She came over with a big box. She opened it up and inside was a new vest! Ernie was so excited when he saw it. + +"What is it?" he asked. + +"It's a vest!" introduced Pepper. "It's so soft, and it has lots of bright colors!" + +Ernie put on the vest, and he just couldn't take it off. He loved it so much he even slept in it. The two cats became even busier playing in their home afterwards. They would race around, play hide and seek, and anything else they could think of! + +Ernie was very happy with his new vest, and Pepper was happy too. She was glad her friend was so happy with her surprise. They thanked each other and shared a big hug. + +The vest will forever be a reminder of the special bond between the two cats! +Once upon a time, there lived two best friends, Pete and Sue. They lived in an igloo, which is like a house made of big blocks of snow and ice. One day, they wanted to play a game. + +"Let’s make a game!" said Sue, excitedly. + +"Okay!" said Pete. + +So the two friends got some soft toys and a blanket, and built a fort for their game. When it was ready, Pete closed the blanket together at the top with his hands, and said, "shut!" + +Sue smiled and said, "That looks fine. Let's go in and play!" + +So they opened the blanket and jumped into their fort, and played for hours and hours. At the end, Sue jumped out and said, "That was so much fun! Let's do this again sometime." + +"Yes!" said Pete. "That was great!" + +And so the two best friends ran off happily to enjoy the rest of their day, leaving the fort in the igloo, all shut and nice and fine. +One day, Mommy, Daddy, and Baby were out in the garden. Daddy had a newspaper in his hands and said, "Look Baby, I'm going to burn this newspaper!" Mommy said, "That sounds like fun!" + +Baby was really excited and clapped her hands. Daddy went to the other side of the garden and lit up the newspaper with a match. + +Mommy said, "Be careful, Daddy! That newspaper is fragile!" Daddy said, "Don't worry, Mommy. I'm being very careful." + +After a few minutes, the newspaper was all burned. Daddy said, "Wow, look at all the smoke! That was lots of fun!" Baby smiled and clapped her hands in delight. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. She had two long arms and could reach very high. + +One day, Jane wanted to get a toy that was on a high shelf. She put her arms up stretched and tried to grab it but it was just too far away. + +Jane didn't get sad though and thought of a plan. She shouted to her Dad: "Daddy, can you help me please?" + +Her Dad smiled, gave her a big hug and said "Sure thing Jane. Watch and see!" + +He walked over to the shelf, used his long arm and carefully lifted the toy down. + +Jane was so happy, she jumped and gave her Dad a high five. From that day, Jane knew that if she ever needed help, she could always just reach out and ask. +"Once upon a time there was a little girl called Janey. Janey loved to go swimming at the pool. + +Today she wanted to dive in. She asked her mom if she could, and her mom said yes. + +Janey put on her swimsuit. She was so excited. She ran to the top of the pool. + +Janey jumped in and did a big dive. She saw lots of fish below. She splashed around and felt happy. + +Janey's Mom called down to her to come up for lunch. Janey swam to the top and saw her Mom with a plate of yummy food. + +"This looks so tasty!", Janey said. She devoured her lunch and enjoyed the flavors. + +What an amazing day at the pool it was! Janey had a lot of fun. She couldn't wait to dive in again tomorrow." +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He had delicate and curly brown hair. He liked to explore, so one day he went to a special place - the underground. As soon as he stepped down, he heard a strange and magical sound. + +He called out, "Hello? Is anyone there?" + +Suddenly, a singing voice came from below. "Yes! I'm here. Who are you?" + +"I'm Jack," he answered. + +"Nice to meet you Jack!" the voice said. Then it sang, "Repeat, repeat, repeat." + +Jack was so curious. He asked, "What are you repeating?" + +The voice answered, "I'm repeating that I'm special and I'm here to stay." + +Jack was surprised, but also delighted. He smiled and said, "That's really cool! Can I stay too?" + +The voice replied, "Yes! You can stay and repeat, repeat, repeat with me." + +And so, Jack stayed in the underground every day and he and the voice repeated together all the time. He was so happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was very curious and always wanted to explore the world around her. + +One day, Emily went for a walk and saw a bridge. She went over to investigate and noticed that something was hanging from the bridge. It was a very long rope. Emily was so excited that she started to climb the rope. + +But the rope was too long and Emily couldn't reach the top. She was almost ready to give up when her dad came to help her. He said to Emily, "it looks like you need a push. Hold on tight and I'll give you a big push!" + +Emily held on tight and her dad pushed her. The rope was now fit for Emily and she finally reached the top. She was so happy and to reward herself, she slide down the rope and laughed all the way down. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was an old and furry math teacher. She taught her students every day in her small classroom. But one day, all of her students were so scared. They started to shiver and hid under their desks. + +The math teacher was confused. She asked them, "What is wrong? Why are you all so scared?" + +One student peeped up and said, "We are scared of the monster outside!" + +The math teacher didn't believe the student and said, "There are no monsters, silly! Now come out from under the desks and finish your math." + +But the student said, "No! The monster is very furry and it's outside the window!" + +The math teacher looked outside and, sure enough, there was a furry monster standing outside the window. She started to shiver and said, "Let's all go out the door quickly and go home!" + +So, the students and the math teacher all ran out of the classroom and went home. And the math teacher never saw the furry monster again! +A big octopus was swimming in the ocean. She wanted to join a game, but she was feeling very shy. Then, she saw a small fish swimming towards her. + +The fish said, "Hi octopus, do you want to join us?" + +The octopus replied, "Oh yes, I would love to join you. But I'm a little scared." + +The fish said, "Don't worry. We will be careful and look after you. Come and join us!" + +The octopus was so happy and joined the fish. They had a great time playing games together and swimming in the ocean. The octopus was so grateful to the fish for being so gentle and caring. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl named Jane. She was as delightful as could be. + +One day, Jane had a bright idea. She told her mom, "Let's bake cookies!" Her mom smiled and said, "It's a great plan! I will help you." + +They went to the kitchen and gathered all the things they needed. Jane was very excited so she mixed the ingredients very quickly. Then her mom put the cookie dough in the oven. + +While they waited for the cookies to bake, Jane told stories about things she wanted to do when she grew up, like becoming a Princess. + +When the timer on the oven binged, Jane took out the cookies. She was surprised at how yummy they looked! + +She was so happy that she wanted to share the cookies with everyone. So, she and her mom served the cookies to all their friends and family. Everyone said they tasted delicious! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave knight. He lived in a castle and fought dragons every day. + +One day, the knight was feeling brave. He wanted to win a battle against a huge dragon. With his sword in hand, he set out to find the dragon. + +When he found it, the dragon looked angry. He said, "I will never let you win!" The knight was scared, but he said, "I'm not afraid. I'm brave!" + +The knight argued with the dragon for a long time. Then the knight said, "I have an idea. Let's have a race! The winner gets the treasure!" + +The dragon thought about it and said, "Yes, that is a good idea. The treasure is very expensive!" + +The knight and the dragon raced through the castle. The knight won and cheered "I won!" The dragon had to admit that the knight was the better racer. + +The knight and the dragon lived happily ever after. The knight kept the expensive treasure and told the story to anyone who wanted to hear it. +Sam said, “Mommy, can we go to the gym?†+ +Mommy said, “Yes, we can go to the gym.†+ +Sam and Mommy drove to the gym in their car. At the gym, everyone was throwing things. Some people were throwing balls and others were throwing rings. + +Mommy said, “This is a great place to practice throwing and be reliable. Look at all the things you can throw!†+ +Sam was very excited. He wanted to try everything! He tried throwing the balls and then he tried throwing the rings. He kept throwing and throwing, and he didn't want to stop. + +Mommy was so proud. She said, “You're so reliable, Sam. You worked really hard today.†+ +Sam smiled and said, “Yes! I like throwing things!†+Molly was very excited. She was about to paint for the first time! + +Molly's mum put a big sheet of paper on the floor. "Let's start!" mom said and handed Molly some colorful paints in a bowl. + +Molly made a big smile and started to paint. She painted a yellow sun and long green grass. Later she shared some paint with her older brother and they both made some funny blue clouds. + +Molly's mom was very happy. She put some tapestry thread on the painting. "It looks so beautiful, Molly," she said. + +Suddenly Molly's brother accidentally stepped on the painting and ruined it. + +Molly was very sad and started to cry. + +"It's okay, Molly," said her mum. "It's alright, it's just a mistake. I'm sorry." + +Molly hugged her mom and stopped crying. Suddenly an idea came to her mind. + +Molly started to paint again and made the painting even brighter! + +When she finished, the painting was full of colors. Everybody clapped and everyone was so proud of Molly. +One day, a young boy named Ted was living in a big town. He really wanted to explore and have an adventure. So, he decided to march on an adventure. He marched through the big town, looking around at all of the new sights he was seeing. + +While he was marching, he met a friendly cat. The cat asked him, "Where are you marching to?" + +Ted replied, "I'm going on an adventure! I want to explore this town and learn new things!" + +The cat smiled and said, "Oh, that sounds like so much fun! Maybe I should join you!" + +So, the two of them marched around the town, exploring and learning and having a great time. Eventually, they came across a big playground and decided to play. After having a lot of fun, Ted and the cat said goodbye, and Ted marched on his way home. + +He was very happy and even more excited for his next adventure. His parents were so proud of him when he finally got home. They told him what a brave and adventurous young boy he was. Ted couldn't wait to march on his next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a large, old basket that lived at the farmer's market. Every day people from the market would come and see the basket. + +One day, an old man came to the market and saw the basket. He asked, "What can I do with this old basket?" + +The basket replied, "I can help to remind you to bring the things you need when you come to the market. That way you won't forget anything." + +The old man smiled and nodded. He took the large basket with him and thanked the basket for joining him. He used the basket to remind him to bring the things he needed to the market every time he went back. + +The old man and the basket became good friends. The large basket reminded the old man to bring his things to the market and, in return, the old man brought the basket with him everywhere, just in case he ever needed something to remind him. +Patty the otter was lovely. She liked to put on her pink dress and spin around. She would spin and spin until her head was dizzy. + +One day, Patty was swimming in the river. She loved to float on her back and look up at the sky. Suddenly, she saw something shiny in the water. It was a little blue fish. + +"Hi, fish!" said Patty. + +"Hi!" said the fish. + +"What's your name?" asked Patty. + +"My name is Fin." + +"Nice to meet you!" said Patty. + +Fin and Patty became friends. Fin loved to show her new friend around the river. They swam and played games all day. When it started to get dark, Patty said goodbye to Fin. + +"It was so nice to meet you," said Patty. + +Fin smiled. "Me too! Maybe we can part tomorrow." + +Patty smiled too. "I'd love that!" + +And they did. Every single day, Fin and Patty swam and played together. They were the best of friends. +One day, Jack was playing outside with his friend when he noticed a long pipe in the grass. He picked it up and was excited. “What is it?†he asked his friend. + +“That’s a pipe,†his friend said. “We can make music with it.†+ +Jack was very happy, but his friend disagreed. “I don’t think it’s a good idea to play with it,†his friend said. + +Jack was embarrassed. He didn’t want to put the pipe down. So he persuaded his friend to make music with him. + +Finally, his friend agreed, and they both started playing music with the pipe. They had so much fun and made beautiful music together. In the end, Jack was glad that his friend agreed to make music with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joshua. Joshua wanted to go outside to play, but when he looked out the window, he saw that it was raining. Joshua asked his mom, "Why is it raining?" She explained, "Sometimes the clouds get full of water, and when they get too full, the water comes out and it rains." Joshua asked, "Why do the clouds get full?" His mom replied, "Because when the sun comes out, it warms up the air and the air gets thirsty. So the clouds drink lots of water to make it not thirsty anymore." + +Joshua thought for a moment and said, "Oh, okay!" Feeling brave, he asked, "Can I go out in the rain?" His mom said, "No, it is too cold and you will get spoiled. You can stay inside and do something special." Joshua smiled and said, "Okay!" So Joshua stayed in and played with his toys. + +When it was all done raining, Joshua went outside to play. He was so excited that he ran around in the sun and felt its warmth. He was so happy that the clouds had stopped being thirsty and the air was not spoiled anymore. +Once upon a time there was a very smart bunny. He wanted to be the best bunny in the world. So he went to the lab to try and make himself a success. At the lab, the bunny met a scientist. + +The scientist asked the bunny, "What do you want to achieve?" + +The bunny answered, "I want to be the best bunny in the world!" + +The scientist smiled and said, "That's a big goal! Let me help you. We can make sure you're healthy and happy, then you will be able to succeed." + +The bunny worked hard and with the help of the scientist, he was able to stay healthy and strong. Finally, one day, thanks to the help of the scientist, the bunny was able to become the best bunny in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named June. Every day, June would go to her uncle's house. + +Whenever June went to her uncle's house, she would always hear a funny sound. She asked her uncle what it was. He said, “That’s my whistle. I am trying to make music.†He looked very happy, but the music wasn’t quite right. + +“Can I help?†asked June. Her uncle smiled and handed her the whistle. June carefully put the whistle to her lips and blew. The music that came out was beautiful but sad too. June’s uncle said, “That’s just the right kind of music for a gloomy day.†June and her uncle smiled at each other. + +The next day, June took her whistle to her uncle’s house and they made music together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a drum. Every day, a man would take the drum out and beat it. One day, the man took it to the top of the hill and played it. The drum could be heard from far away. + +A little girl heard the sound. She asked her mom, "What is that noise?" + +Her mom said with a smile, "It's a drum, honey. Someone is playing it far away at the top of the hill." + +The little girl wanted to go see it. So, off she ran with her mom to the hill. Once they got there, they saw the man with the drum. + +The little girl asked the man, "Why are you playing the drum so loud?" + +The man said, "I'm playing the drums to get rid of the things I don't want to keep. I'm burning them with the beat of the drum." + +The little girl and her mom watched in awe as the man kept playing the drum and the distant fire burned brightly in the sky. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Their names were John and Ruby. They both enjoyed playing in the park together. + +One day, while the two were playing, John spotted a berry tree in the distance. He said to Ruby, "There is a berry tree over there! Let's go and see what kind of berries it has.†+ +They both ran over to the berry tree. When they arrived, they saw that it was covered with unusual berries. None of them had ever seen anything like that before. + +John offered some of the berries to Ruby. She was so excited, and said, "Thank you, John!" Then she popped one of the berries in her mouth, and it was delicious! + +John and Ruby loved playing in the park and discovering unusual berries! +One day, a cop and his blue dog went for a walk. The cop saw something and said, "Listen! I hear something." + +The blue dog stopped and listened. Nothing was heard. Then, all of a sudden, the cop heard a noise again. He and the blue dog started walking towards it. + +Suddenly, they saw a small cat stuck up in a tree. The cop said, "Listen, little kitty, don't worry!" The cat meowed back. + +The cop said, "I'm going to save you. Just wait a moment." He climbed the tree, grabbed the cat and climbed down. + +The cat was so happy and thanked the cop. The cop and his blue dog smiled and said, "You're welcome!" before heading home. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and very curious. One day she was on the beach near her home. While she was there, she spotted lots of jellyfish in the water. She had never seen jellyfish before, so she wanted to take a closer look. + +Lucy looked at the jellyfish carefully, then she decided to try and lift one out of the water. She reached out and tried to pick one up - and it worked! Lucy was very excited. + +She lifted the jellyfish out of the water and started to carry it back to the beach. Everyone on the beach was watching her - some of them were even taking pictures! + +Lucy stopped and looked around. She asked her mother: "Why is everyone so interested in my jellyfish?" + +Her mother replied: "That's because jellyfish are very popular, my love". Lucy smiled, then she placed her jellyfish carefully back in the sea and ran off to play. +Sammy had a surprise gift to give his best friend Anna. It was a regular bulb in a shiny box. Sammy was so excited to give it to her. When he went to her house, he found her sitting in the garden. He ran to her and said, "Anna, guess what I have for you!" + +Anna smiled and said, "What is it?" + +Sammy said, "It's a surprise! Close your eyes!" + +Anna closed her eyes and Sammy said, "Okay, open them!" + +Anna opened her eyes and Sammy showed her the box. Anna said, "Oh, what's this?" + +Sammy said, "It's a special bulb for you!" He carefully opened the box and wrapped the bulb in a pretty pink ribbon. + +Anna said, "Thank you, Sammy! I love it!" + +Sammy smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm so glad you like it!" +Once upon a time there was a family with a mom, a dad, and two kids. The family lived in the middle of a big forest. + +In the winter, the family liked to take walks through the forest. On one special winter day, the family was walking when suddenly they heard a strange sound. They stopped and listened carefully. + +Mom said, "It's just a harmless animal. We should keep walking." + +But Dad was worried. He said, "I'm not sure. Let's stay here and make sure it is safe." + +The family waited and eventually a small creature ran out from the bushes. + +"It's only a little bunny!" Dad laughed. + +The bunny hopped around and the family laughed and smiled. Then Dad said, "Let's go home. We'll prevent the bunny from getting chilly in the winter." + +They followed the bunny until it found a warm spot to curl up and sleep. The family waved goodbye, feeling glad that they had been able to help the harmless creature. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Max and Fiona. Both were very attractive and loved to play together. + +One day, Max was looking out of the window. He saw a skeleton made of bones in the garden. He shouted for Fiona and said, “Look at this skeleton!†+ +Fiona ran to Max and said, “That is really cool! Let's see if it can do something.†+ +Max and Fiona started to unite the bones and soon the skeleton was standing. Then it started to walk around the garden. The friends were so excited. They cheered and danced around it. The skeleton was happy to have made two new friends. + +From then on, the friends and the skeleton played together every day and were always very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bob. Bob was very happy because he was going out on an adventure. He hopped out of his burrow and started looking for twigs. He searched and searched but couldn't find any. + +Then Bob heard a noise and he looked up. There was a bird flying right above him! "Chirp!" the bird said. + +So Bob asked the bird, "Do you have any twigs?" + +The bird looked down at Bob and said, "I have one twig, but it's a bit spoiled." + +Bob smiled. "That's ok, I still want it!" + Bob hopped up and tried to catch the twig, but it kept flying away. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't catch it. + +Finally, the bird flew down and put the twig in Bob's paw. "Here you go," the bird said. + +Bob smiled. "Thank you!" he said. Then he hopped off with his new twig, excited for all of his adventures. +Mia was so excited to get her clay. She had seen her mom making different sculptures with clay and wanted to try too. As soon as the clay arrived in the mail, she quickly took it out of the package. Mia opened the lid and saw the clear, smooth clay inside the box. She carefully dipped her fingers into the gooey clay. + +Suddenly, Mia heard a noise behind her. She quickly turned around and saw a very big dog. The dog was so huge that Mia jumped back in surprise. "What are you doing here?" Mia asked the dog. + +The dog just stared at Mia with its big black eyes. Then, he pointed his paw towards a door nearby. Mia was confused, until she finally realized the dog wanted her to go through the door. Mia opened the door and saw a room full of clay sculptures. Everywhere she looked, she could see beautiful statues made of clay. + +Mia got back out and looked at the dog. She could tell he was waiting for her to make something of her own. Mia felt so excited to be with the dog, so she decided she wanted to make a sculpture too. She found a spot and began to shape the clay. When she was done, she got up and turned to the dog. + +The dog smiled and took the clay sculpture from Mia. He put it away in a secret place, then he locked the door. Mia smiled. She knew +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. She loved to skip. She could skip from one end of the street to the other. One sunny day, she told her mom, "I'm going to skip all the way to the station!" Her mom said, "That's amazing, Mary!" + +So Mary went skipping down the street. She skipped over to one side of the street and over to the other. She skipped a little bit faster and faster as she went. + +Finally, after a long time, she made it to the station. She saw the tickets and the machines and wondered what they were. Her mom said they were used to get on the train. + +Mary had never been on a train before so she was very excited. She skipped up and down the platform, happy to be there. In the end, she had an amazing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a generous girl named Amy. She decided to go to the park with her two favorite things- her waffle and her teddy bear. + +When she got to the park, Amy saw a little boy. He was playing with a toy car. "Hi there," Amy said. + +The little boy looked up. "What do you have?" + +Amy held up her waffle. "This is my waffle. Would you like to have some?" + +The little boy's eyes sparkled. "Yes please!" + +So Amy shared her waffle with the little boy. They both ate it and laughed together. Amy was so generous, she gave the little boy the rest of the waffle to take home. + +The little boy thanked Amy and ran off playing with his toy car. Amy smiled and waved goodbye as she left the park. +Sam was in the gym. It was very bright. He had his pencil and paper. He wanted to write something. + +He asked his mom, "Mom, what should I write?" + +Mom smiled and said, "You can write about anything, Sam." + +So Sam started to write. He wrote about the bright gym and all the people running and jumping. He drew a picture of himself playing basketball. + +When he finished, he showed the writing and picture to his mom. She hugged him and said, "You did a great job, Sam. You are so creative!" Sam was happy and proud of himself. He liked to write. +Mommy and Jane were outside looking for something. Jane asked Mommy, "What are you looking for?" Mommy replied, "I'm looking for something to dress you in that is a perfect match for your dress." Jane looked around, and noticed something brilliant. She exclaimed, "Mommy, look! I found it!" Mommy looked and noticed a beautiful pink dress that matched the one Jane already had on. + +Mommy quickly picked up the dress and said, "It is perfect! Let's go home so you can change into it." On the way home Jane joked, "Mommy, I'm going to look brilliant in this dress!" Mommy smiled and said, "I'm sure you will, sweetheart. You always do." + +At home, Jane quickly changed into the dress. When she was done Mommy said, "Look at you! You look absolutely brilliant!" Jane smiled and spun around in her beautiful new dress. She was so happy and knew she'd have a fun day wearing it. +The sun shone brightly on the park. It was warm and sunny. + +On the grass stood a pole. It was tall and thin, very fragile. + +Two children were playing together. One of them, Jack, shouted "Let's play hide and seek!" + +The other child, Emily, agreed. She ran around the pole and said "I'll hide behind this!" + +Jack counted to 10 and then went to find Emily. He looked around the park but couldn't see her. He looked behind the pole and Emily was there. He had found her! + +Emily smiled and they ran off to find something else to do. The pole watched them go, standing tall and fragile in the sun. +Once there was an old man. He was walking through the woods one day. Suddenly, he heard a noise. "Whoo? Whoo?" he heard. He looked around and saw a bird! + +The old man was surprised. The bird kept asking, "Want butter?" The old man said, "Butter! I don't have any butter!" + +Just then, the old man heard a noise in the trees. He looked up and saw a squirrel jumping down. The squirrel said, "I have butter! I will give it to you!" + +The old man was so happy. He said, "Thank you!" He took the butter and the squirrel jumped back up the tree. The old man and the bird smiled, and it was spring! +Mumma grabbed the broom and started to clean the hallway. Little Rick was feeling helpless. He wanted to help but he was just too small. + +He asked "Can I help, Mumma?" + +Mumma smiled at him, "Yes darling, you can help me look for the gum." + +They searched up and down the hallway, under the chairs and behind the curtains. Eventually Mumma found it stuck to the floor. She tried to pull it up but it wouldn't budge. Little Rick came over and pulled as hard as he could, he managed to get the gum off the floor and Mumma threw it away. + +Mumma and Little Rick had cleaned all of the hallway, it looked so shiny and new. + +Mumma gave Little Rick a hug, "Good job, darling." she said. + +Little Rick felt very proud. +One day, a little girl named Maya was playing with her toys. She had a yellow rubber ball and enjoyed bouncing it around. Suddenly, a big man walked up to her and said, "Maya, why don't you perform a trick with your ball?" + +Maya replied, "What kind of trick?" + +The man said, "Show me what you can do with the little yellow ball!" + +Maya smiled and smiled as she began to figure out what kind of trick she could do. She bounced the little yellow ball up and down, round and round. She caught it, threw it up in the air, and then juggled it between her hands. Everyone who saw her cheered and clapped. + +The man said, "That was great, Maya! You really performed a wonderful trick!" + +Maya smiled and held the yellow ball close. She printed that day and was proud of herself for showing the world what she could do. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy who had a beautiful pale guitar. Every evening, she liked to sit on her porch and bow her strings. + +One night, a boy named Jim heard Lucy playing the guitar. When he saw her playing, he was so amazed by the sound of the strings. He wanted to join her, so he called out to her. + +Lucy stopped playing and looked at him. She said, "Can you play?" Jim nodded and smiled. He showed her some chords and they both began to strum their guitars. + +They bowed their strings and made beautiful tunes. The sound of the strings filled the night air. And the two friends happily made music together until the stars shone high above them. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was only three years old, but he was a very brave boy. + +One day, Jack saw a mark on the ground that was very strange. He thought to himself, "Hm, what could that be?" So, Jack decided to carry it home with him. + +When he got home, he showed it to his mum. She said, "Oh, Jack, you found a green mark! Where did you get it?" + +Jack replied, "I saw it on the ground and I wanted to carry it home." + +Mum smiled, "That's wonderful! We can use that green mark to make our garden even more special." + +So, Jack and Mum went into the garden and they planted the green mark. It was the most beautiful thing ever! From then on, whenever Jack and his mum saw the green mark in the garden, they always smiled. +Once upon a time there was a man who had a wife. He loved his wife very much and they were always smiling and laughing together. + +One day, they were walking and holding hands. Suddenly the man stopped and stared at his wife with a loving look in his eyes. The wife asked "what are you looking at?" + +The man smiled and said "I'm just looking at you and thinking how lucky I am to have such a wonderful wife." + +The wife smiled and said "I'm the lucky one. You make me so happy." + +The man laughed and said "Let's run home, I will race you." + +They raced each other as fast as they could, laughing and holding hands as they ran. They soon got to their house and the man hugged his wife, looked into her eyes and said "I love you." + +The wife smiled and said "I love you too". They hugged and kissed and then went inside. Together they would always have love and laughter. +Once upon a time, there was a scared bunny. He had heard that the mean lawyers were coming and he didn't want to get in trouble. So he quickly ran away to hide. He ran through the forest, hopping over logs and dodging bushes. Soon he reached a small burrow, perfect for him to hide in. + +Suddenly, the bunny heard voices. It was the lawyers! He peeked outside and his small eyes widened with fear. "We need to find that bunny and bring it to justice," said one of the lawyers. + +The bunny was so scared that he could barely move. He knew that he had to stay hidden but he was so frightened. He quivered in his burrow and could barely breathe. + +Luckily for the bunny, the lawyers soon gave up their search and moved on. The bunny was safe and he was very relieved. He waited until the lawyers were far away and then he hopped out of his burrow and ran back home. +Once there was a little girl called Jess. Jess was three years old. She loved to play in her garden. + +One day, Jess saw a staff in her garden. It was long and shiny. Jess asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom said, "It's a slide, Jess. You can slide down it!" + +Jess loved the slide! She went up the steps and sat on the big slide. She pushed off and down she went, sliding all the way! + +When she got to the bottom, Jess said, "That was so much fun! Can we get one of these?" + +Her mom said, "No, Jess. They are very expensive." + +Jess said, "Okay, mommy. Maybe I can come back and play on this slide another day!" + +And so, Jess kept on playing in her garden, enjoying all that it had to offer. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake. Jake loved his new toys and he was always excited to play with them. One day, Jake was hungry. He asked his mom for a snack. + +"Mom, can I have some jam?" he asked. + +His mom laughed and said, "You don't have any jam, Jake. I'm sorry." + +Jake shrugged and said, "Okay, that's okay." + +Mom smiled and said, "I know something else you can have. I can make you some new jam. You can have your own very special jam!" + +"Really? New jam?" said Jake excitedly. + +Mom smiled and nodded. "Yes, new jam. But it takes time to make, so I'll have to start now." + +Jake shrugged and said, "Okay, that's fine. I don't mind waiting." + +Mom was so proud of Jake and she went off to make him some new jam. Jake was patient and waited for his special snack. Finally, the smell of delicious jam filled the house and Jake couldn't wait to try it out. His mom brought it out and they both smiled as they ate the new jam together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy had a very special skin. It was the rarest skin in the whole world. Every day Daisy would wander around and look at the beauty of nature. She would stop and wonder at the beauty that surrounded her, from the bright blue sky to the lush green grass. + +One day, Daisy went out to wander as usual. She stopped at the edge of a lake and she wondered why the water was so calm and still. Suddenly, a voice called out. It was coming from the lake! + +"Who are you?" asked the voice. + +Daisy was very surprised and she replied, "My name is Daisy. I'm admiring the lake's beauty." + +"But why is your skin so rare?" asked the voice. + +Daisy smiled and said, "My skin is the rarest because it is so special and it shines in the sunlight!" + +After that, the lake became Daisy's special friend. Whenever Daisy was out for a walk, the lake would be there, and the two would share stories and wonder at the beauty of the world together. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Ella. Ella had a loyal friend called Tom. Tom and Ella loved to play together. + +One day, Tom and Ella decided to have a stretching contest. They both got into their positions and started to stretch. Tom did stretch after stretch, trying to do more than Ella. + +But Ella was stronger and did more. "You're so strong!" said Tom. Ella smiled and said "Thanks! I think we should have another contest." + +Tom agreed and so they did. They counted to three and then both stretched as far as they could. Ella won again! Tom was amazed. + +"Wow," said Tom. "You're the strongest youngster I know!" Ella laughed and gave Tom a big hug. + +They were loyal friends, always doing their best to outdo each other. Nothing could ever break the bond between Tom and Ella. +Molly and Jack were best friends. They loved to play together in the backyard. One day, Jack came to Molly's house, holding a big box in his hands. + +"What do you have?" Molly asked, pointing at the box. + +Jack smiled. "I want to show you something," he said, looking a little nervous. + +Molly was so excited. She followed Jack out to the backyard, and watched as he opened the box. Inside was the most beautiful doll Molly had ever seen! + +"Oh! It's so pretty!" Molly said, beaming. + +Jack smiled. "I thought you'd like it," he said. + +Molly hugged the doll tight, and smiled at her friend. She knew she'd always remember this special moment that Jack had shown her. +Once there was a lion who lived in the jungle. He was big and strong. He liked to roar, which was his favorite thing to do. +One day he was walking in the jungle when he saw a hoop. He thought it looked fun. He picked it up and tried to do some tricks. He didn't do them very well, but he kept trying. + +All of a sudden he heard a voice that said, "You can do it!" He looked around and saw a monkey watching him. The monkey was very thoughtful and had a kind face. +The lion said to the monkey, "Do you really think I can do it?" +The monkey said, "Of course! With a roar and some practice, I'm sure you can do it!" + +The lion smiled and thanked the monkey. He then roared and kept practicing. Slowly he started to get better and better. He eventually became the master of the hoop. +He never forgot how helpful and thoughtful the monkey had been. +Once upon a time there lived a big brother and sister who were very good friends. One day, the two were playing outside when a mean man came. He had a big weapon and was scaring the kids. The big brother needed a clever plan, so he set a fake weapon to the ground and shouted, "Go away!" + +The man saw the fake weapon and thought it was real. He quickly ran away and the brother and sister were safe. The mix-up made them both laugh and they high-fived each other. + +The big brother said, "That was smart thinking! We tricked him into thinking the fake weapon was real." + +The sister said, "We sure did! Let's never tell anyone what we did." + +"Deal!" said the big brother. + +And so, the clever brother and sister kept their secret safe and never had to worry about that mean man again! +The little girl danced around the church. She spun and twirled, laughing happily as the sun shone down on her. + +"Look at me!" she called to her family. They clapped and cheered. + +Suddenly, a little boy stopped beside her. He watched as she spun and jumped, and his face grew red. + +"Hey! That's my dance!" the boy yelled. + +The little girl smiled. "That's okay," she said. "You can dance with me!" + +The boy grinned, and they danced together around the church. The little girl's family looked on, happy and jealous. +Tommy was a young boy who loved to explore. One day, he went exploring around his house, but soon he got chilly from the cold air. His mom saw him shivering and said, "Let's get you into your cozy bathrobe to keep warm, ok?" + +Tommy nodded and started getting dressed. The mom watched him get ready and smiled as he pulled on his soft robe. Grateful for his mom's compassion, Tommy spun around and hugged her tightly, giggling. + +With the cozy bathrobe on, Tommy went off exploring again. Everywhere he went, he was warm and safe. + +He made his way to the living room and stopped at the big box in the corner. He knew what was inside the box - treasures! He raised the lid and gasped. Inside were stuffed animals, books and toys. + +Gently, he closed the lid and put the treasures away. He smiled to himself, feeling content. + +Tommy went on his way, happily exploring his house, knowing his treasures were safely closed away. +Once upon a time, there were two babies. Their names were Jack and Jill. They wanted to play together, so they went outside. + +Jack saw a big number and said, "Wow! Let's zoom over to that number!" So they ran and zoomed to the number. + +When they arrived, Jill said, "It looks sour. I don't want to play here." + +But Jack said, "Let's play hide and seek in the number. I bet you can't find me!" So Jill agreed and started to look. + +Jack found a really good hiding place, but he could still hear Jill calling. When she finally found him, she said, "Jack, you are the best hider! Let's zoom home." + +So they zoomed home, and they had lots of fun. Jack and Jill never forgot their sour number adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an otter who loved to play. One day, he wanted to find out who could squeeze the best. He asked his friends, the birds, the rabbits and the deer, but none of them wanted to try. + +So he went looking for someone else and soon he saw a little girl. He asked her to squeeze with him, and she agreed. She closed her eyes and squeezed as hard as she could. + +The otter smiled and said, "You are good at squeezing! Let's do it again." +The little girl smiled and said, "Oh yes! I like squeezing!" + +So they both laughed and squeezed a few more times, until they were both tired and needed to go home. The otter waved goodbye and said, "I had a really good time squeezing with you, little girl!" The girl smiled and waved back as the otter walked away. +Once upon a time there was a very brave girl named Grace. Grace had a very special job to do. + +One day, Grace was asked to deliver some special wires to a faraway place. She was so excited! She put on her special hat and set off on her mission. + +On her way, Grace encountered a big hill. She stopped and wondered how she was going to make it to the top. Then, the hill began to shake. Out popped a brilliant light that lit up the sky. + +A voice from the light said, "Grace, I am here to help you. I will fly you over the hill if you would like me to." + +Grace was so happy. She thanked the light and hopped onto its back. With a magical swoop, the light flew grace over the hill. Grace made sure to thank the light again before continuing on her mission. + +Soon, Grace reached her destination. She deliverd the wires and completed her mission. She was so proud of herself for being brave and doing the job. She smiled and waved goodbye as she walked back home. +Once upon a time, there was a patient bear who lived in a cabin in the woods. One day, the bear wanted to go for a walk and have some fresh air. As he went outside, he saw a rabbit eating the last of his carrots. The bear was mad and told the rabbit to leave his carrots alone. The rabbit apologized and said he was very sorry. + +The bear was still mad, but he decided to forgive the rabbit. He said, "It's alright. I forgive you." The rabbit was very happy and thanked the bear for being so kind. + +The two became friends and found a clear, calm lake to play in. They spent many days swimming and having fun together. + +The bear eventually found a new home in the same cabin and the rabbit returned to his home in the woods. Even though they were far away, they still remembered the clear lake and the friendship they made. They both knew that it was important to forgive and move on. +The dancer twirled and danced around the empty room. She was very graceful and moved with joy. + +Suddenly, a tiny voice said, "Hello dancer. I love watching you move." + +The dancer stopped and spotted the three-year-old. She smiled and said, "Hello sweet child. Do you recognize me?" + +The child nodded and said, "You dance at my school every day." + +The dancer laughed with happiness and said, "That's right. I'm so glad you recognise me!" + +The little child's smile grew bigger and she said, "I recognize your special dance too. It's very pretty." + +The dancer beamed at the compliment and said, "Thank you. It's nice to be recognised." + +The little girl giggled and clapped. She said, "I will always recognize you dance, no matter where you go." + +The dancer smiled and said, "That's the best thing I've heard all day. Thank you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane who loved to swim in the lake near her house. Her parents had taught her how to swim, and she loved to practice every day. + +One day, as Jane was swimming in the lake, she saw her friend, Kaya, across the lake. Kaya was standing on the shore, watching Jane with a sad look on her face. + +Jane called out to her, "What's wrong, Kaya?" Kaya sighed and said, "It hurts when I try to swim. I want to be able to swim just like you, but I can't." + +Jane felt so envious of Kaya. She wished Kaya didn't have to feel pain when she tried to swim. Jane thought of a plan to help Kaya and smiled. She shouted across the lake, "Come back tomorrow and I'll help you learn how to swim!" + +Kaya smiled back as tears of joy filled her eyes. She said, "I can't wait!" She was so excited to start learning how to swim. + +The next day, Kaya and Jane went to the lake together and Jane taught Kaya how to swim. After a while, Kaya was swimming without any pain and Jane was so happy for her. + +Now Kaya and Jane enjoy swimming together in the lake every day without any pain. +Once there was a man who was bald. He had never had any hair on his head. One day, he got very angry and started to yell. He said, "I'm so mad!" + +His little neighbor heard him and started to cry. He said, "Why are you yelling?" + +The man felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry for yelling. I don't want to scare you." + +The little neighbor said, "It's okay. Do you want to do something together?" + +The man smiled and said, "Yes, let's go play!" So, they both went outside and had a lot of fun. They never yelled again. +Once there were two friends named Jim and Sam. One day, Jim wanted to play outside. But Sam said it was too dark. + +Jim said, "But I want to go outside!" + +Sam said, "No! You'll get lost in the dark." + +Jim said, "Maybe my mom will help me find my way." + +He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, can you help me find my way outside?" + +His mom said, "No, son. It's too dark. Let's pray for help." + +Jim and Sam prayed together. Suddenly Jim saw a light. He said, "Look, over there!" + +They both looked in the direction of the light and they saw a star. Jim was so happy. He said, "Let's follow that star!" + +Jim and Sam followed the star until they got to a picnic spot. Sam was embarrassed, but happy that they had found a way. +They hugged each other and played until it was time to go home. +The young child was running around in the park. He was having so much fun! He picked up a flower and showed it to his mom. His mom smiled and said, "What a pretty flower." The child smiled too. + +Suddenly, the wind started blowing and the flower flew away. The young child began to cry. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, let's look for another flower." + +The child looked around and soon found a beautiful flower. He picked it up and held it close. But sadly, he accidentally tore the petals off. Tears started rolling down his cheeks. + +His mom wiped away his tears and said, "It's ok, little one. Be gentle with nature." The young child smiled and hugged his mom tightly. He promised not to tear apart any more flowers. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Tilly. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, her mommy and daddy told her they had a special surprise. + +She was so excited! She couldn't imagine what it was! + +But the surprise was that they were getting married! Tilly was so happy and she laughed and hugged her mommy and daddy. + +Her mommy wore a beautiful long white dress on the special day and her daddy wore a nice suit. Everyone said it was a beautiful wedding. + +The family was so wealthy and they invited all their friends and family to join them in celebrating. There was laughter, hugs, and dancing all around. + +At the end of the day, Tilly asked her mommy and daddy if she could marry one day too. Mommy and Daddy smiled and said "yes!" + +And that's the end of Tilly's wedding story. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Lucky. Lucky was very excited because he was visiting a big red barn for the first time. He hopped along the path and soon he arrived at the barn. He looked up, it was so high! + +"Wow," said Lucky. + +Suddenly, Lucky heard a voice. It was an old cow from inside the barn. + +"Hello, little bunny," said the cow, "What can I do for you?" + +"I want to roll," said Lucky. + +The cow was very surprised. But then she smiled +"That's lucky, hopping around in a big red barn." + +The cow took Lucky inside and showed him how to roll down the haystack. Lucky hopped with joy and rolled and rolled down the haystack. + +When he was done he thanked the cow. + +"Thank you," said Lucky, "that was so much fun!" + +The cow smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bunny. I'm glad you had a lucky day." + +And with that, Lucky hopped away with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a little reindeer who lived in the forest. He was very stubborn, so he never did what he was told. + +One day his mom said, "Let's go see the pond, little reindeer." He said, "No, I don't wanna go." His mom said, "You'll feel better once you get some fresh air." But the little reindeer still said no. + +He started to walk away, but then he heard something. He stopped and listened. It was the sound of bells. He turned around to see a group of reindeer coming toward him. In the middle of the group was a big reindeer wearing a bright red coat. He asked, "Who are you?" + +The big reindeer said, "My name is Santa and I'm here to take you on a special trip!" The little reindeer felt so excited and smiled from ear to ear. "Where are we going?" he asked. + +Santa laughed and said, "We're going to visit more reindeer! There are a lot of stubborn little ones just like you who need our help." The little reindeer couldn't believe it. He was going to meet more reindeer! + +And so they flew off into the night, the bells ringing. With Santa's help, the little reindeer learned that being stubborn isn't always a bad thing. He +Bill and Jack were two young boys who lived down the street from each other. One day Bill's little sister Sarah was feeling very ill. She had a fever and her throat hurt. Bill's mom said she needed to take some medicine. + +Bill's mom opened the bottle of medicine and said to Sarah, "squeeze this into your mouth." But Sarah was so fearful that she couldn't do it so Bill's mom asked Jack for help. + +Jack squeezed the medicine into Sarah's mouth and she looked relieved. + +"Good job Jack," Bill's mom said, "That was very brave of you." + +"Now let's go play our game!" said Bill with a smile. + +Jack and Bill ran off to the backyard to play, leaving Sarah feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was a perfect ostrich. He was the prettiest ostrich around. All the animals applauded him when they saw him. + +One day, the ostrich decided to go on an adventure. He hopped and skipped towards the forest. When he reached the edge of the forest, he stopped. He saw something wonderful! + +It was a pond filled with butterflies! The ostrich smiled. He plucked a flower and began to dance around. He spun and twirled, and the butterflies applauded. + +The other animals asked, "What's so perfect about this ostrich?" + +The butterflies answered, "He has the most wonderful moves! We have never seen anything like it." + +The animals all smiled and began to applaud the perfect ostrich. He really was perfect! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane was very curious and liked to explore. She had a special saw that she liked to use. + +One day Jane was looking around and she noticed a big tree. She wanted to explore the tree so she got out her saw. Jane tried to cut the tree but it was too hard. + +Julia, Jane's best friend, saw what Jane was doing. She said, "You know Jane, maybe you should try reversing your saw to cut the tree." + +Jane looked closely at the saw. It had two different sides that could be used. She switched the saw around and tried cutting the tree again. She was amazed when it worked. + +Julia was so happy for Jane. She said, "You did it Jane. You're so smart." + +Jane smiled and said, "I used a different way to cut the tree with my saw." + +The girls hugged each other and continued their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. She was an adventurous girl and always loved exploring. + +Today was a rainy day, so Mia decided to go outside with her unusual umbrella. As Mia was walking around, she spotted something glittering on the ground. When she got closer, she saw that it was a shiny golden apple. She quickly picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As Mia was walking, she heard something small and furry crying. She looked around and saw a little kitten in the mud. She quickly reached out and grabbed the kitten. “Awww,†Mia said. + +“Thank you so much!†the little kitten said, “Milky the kitten is ever so grateful!†+ +Mia giggled and smiled. “You’re welcome!†she said. + +Mia was so happy she was able to help the kitten. And, the kitten was the perfect size for her to hold it and keep it warm and dry under her unusual umbrella. + +Mia kept walking and exploring, both her and the kitten cozy under her umbrella. They reached the end of their adventure, both feeling a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. +Once upon a time Jack went to the farm. He was so excited! Jack went to find his friends the mules. Jack ran to the mules and hugged them. As he hugged each of them he said, "Hello mules! I'm so excited to see you!" + +The mules were glad to see Jack too. They said, "Hello Jack! We are glad you are here. Let's go get some food!" So Jack and the mules went for a walk in the meadow to get some food. They got lots of delicious apples and carrots. + +Jack said, "Thank you mules! I am so excited to get this food! We can have a great feast!" + +The mules smiled and said, "Yes Jack. We are excited too!" + +So they ran back to the farm with their food. Jack and the mules had a wonderful feast together. +Once there was a little girl named Maggie. One day she was happily playing outside in the garden. She was running around feeling the grass and flowers with her little, bare feet. + +Then all of a sudden, Maggie fell over and started to cry! A friendly butterfly sat down beside her and said, "Don't cry Maggie. Everything is going to be okay." + +Maggie wiped her tears away and sniffed. "But how?" She asked the butterfly. + +"Well, you need a helpful touch to get back up again," explained the butterfly. + +Maggie held out her hand, and sure enough, the butterfly flew onto her palm and gave her a gentle touch. With this helpful touch, Maggie felt strong enough to get back up. + +She smiled and thanked the little butterfly and it flew away. Maggie had learned an important lesson that day; with a little help, you can get back up - no matter how hard you fall. +Turtletown was a peaceful place. Everyone was happy, including the turtles. Then one day, something unexpected happened. + +"There's an enormous cable near the edge of town!" said Leonard the turtle. + +"It must have been dropped by an airplane!" exclaimed June the turtle. + +Everyone was worried. No one knew what to do. They had to act quickly. + +"I'll call the mayor," said Leonard. + +Leonard made the call and soon the mayor was on the scene. He was so big and tall that when he walked, the ground shook. + +The mayor marched up to the enormous cable and looked at it carefully. Then he took out a special tool and started to fix it. + +When he was done, the enormous cable no longer posed a threat. The town was saved! Everyone cheered, and the mayor smiled. All was right in Turtletown. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy and they had a very special daughter. Every day the mummy and daddy would love and care for her. + +One day, Mummy and Daddy decided to send their daughter away to stay with her granny. This made the daughter very sad, but she knew it was the right thing to do. + +Mummy and Daddy said goodbye to their daughter and waved and she said, 'Bye bye', with tears in her eyes. Daddy felt very guilty for sending her away and gave her a big hug. + +Mummy said, 'We love you, so much. We'll see you soon' and Daddy said, 'We'll miss you lots and we're so sorry we have to send you away.' + +The daughter smiled and said, 'It's ok, I understand.' Then she blew the mummy and daddy a big kiss and they were both very relieved. +Once, there was a little girl named Jane. She was 3 years old and loved to go outside and explore. On one of her walks, she came across a dry twig and got excited. She picked up the twig and held it tightly in her little hand. + +Jane started walking again and soon came to a brook. Looking around, she saw a friendly frog sitting by the edge of the water. Jane stepped up to the frog and said "Hi! I'm Jane. What's your name?" + +The frog replied, "Hello, Jane. I'm Tad. What's that you're holding?" + +Jane smiled and said, "It's a dry twig. I found it on my walk. Would you like to hold it?" + +Tad was very excited and said, "Yes please!" Jane gently placed the twig in Tad's hands and they talked and laughed until the sun began to set. At the end of their time together, Jane and Tad said goodbye with hugs and smiles. Jane promised to come back and visit Tad soon. + +Jane went back home, with a big smile on her face and a happy heart, and a friendship with Tad that would last for many years. +Once upon a time, there was a big place. There were lots of people in the place. + +One day, a boy named Jake wanted to break something. He was very excited and wanted to show everyone what he could do. + +So Jake took a big rock and threw it at a window. It broke the glass and made a loud noise. Everyone was surprised by what he did. + +Jake's mom saw him and said, "No, Jake! You can't break things. That's not nice!" + +Jake looked down, feeling sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom." + +His mom gave him a hug and said, "It's okay. Let's go find something else to do that won't break anything." + +And they found a play area in the big place. Everyone was happy and they all had lots of fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a poor family that had very little meat. + +The father asked the mother,"Where will we get more meat?" + +The mother replied, "I don't know. We'll just have to find a way." + +One day, the family heard about a market that sold delicious meat. They were so excited! + +They went to the market, but the meat was all too expensive. The family was sad. + +Then the father thought of an idea. He said, "Let's ask the man in the market for some help. + +The children happily asked the man, "Can you help us? We don't have enough money for the meat." + +The man smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you. Here, take this meat for free! I hope your family has a happy dinner tonight." + +The family was so thankful and went home with lots of meat. They enjoyed a lovely dinner and were very happy. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Tom and Jane. Tom had a big, messy car. He loved his car because it always took him to exciting places. One day, Tom asked Jane if she would marry him. + +Jane was so excited and said, "Yes! I want to marry you!". + +After the two were married, Tom gave Jane the car as a present. She was so happy and thanked Tom for the lovely gift. + +However, the car was very messy. Jane said, "Let's clean the car. We can wash it and make it sparkle." + +Tom and Jane spent the day together cleaning the car. When they were finished, the car looked brand new. They hugged each other and thanked each other for their hard work. + +From that day on, Tom and Jane drove around in their shiny, clean automobile together. They were happily married and shared many wonderful adventures. +Once upon a time there was a cute little boy named Dave. He had a big garden and he loved going out to play in it. One day Dave decided to go out to the garden with his rod. As he looked around, he noticed something special. + +"Mama, what's that?" Dave shouted. + +"That's a spring, Dave," his mom replied. "You can use the rod to catch some fish from the spring if you'd like." + +Dave was so excited. He quickly grabbed his rod and ran to the spring. He looked in the water and sure enough, he saw a fish swimming around. He took aim with his rod and tried to catch it. He kept trying, but he just couldn't get it. + +Finally, his mom came to help him. She showed him how to use the rod and he was able to catch the fish. + +Dave was so delighted. He couldn't believe he had caught the fish all by himself. He spent the rest of the day fishing in the spring and he caught many more fish. + +At the end of the day, Dave went back inside feeling very proud and happy. He had had such a great time with his rod and the spring. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who liked to cook together on the weekends. On this bright Sunday morning, the mama, + +papa and their little daughter, Sam, were in the kitchen. + +Papa said, "Let's look at the menu and decide what to make!" + +Mama smiled and said, "Let's make something fun and cheerful!" + +Sam clapped her hands and said, "Yes! Let's cook something tasty!" + +So, they all worked together to prepare their cheerful meal. Mama chopped vegetables, Papa stirred the soup, and Sam made a special dessert. After lots of work in the kitchen, they finally ate the meal and it was delicious! + +The end. +Once there was a rabbit who was very hungry. He wanted to eat something yummy, but there was nothing around. He began to look around for food. + +Suddenly, the rabbit saw an orange. He jumped up and tried to poke it with his paw, but it was too high. He huffed and hopped around in a circle. + +Then, the rabbit found a little bug nibbling on a leaf. He tried to poke the bug, but it flew away. The rabbit was so sad, he flopped down in the grass. + +Just then, a kind mouse appeared. He asked, "Why are you so sad, rabbit?" The rabbit replied, "I'm hungry, and I can't find anything to eat!" + +The mouse thought for a moment, then he said, "Come with me, I have some food!" The rabbit hopped with delight and followed the mouse. The mouse gave the rabbit some yummy carrots and the rabbit ate until he was full. + +The rabbit was so happy, he just hopped and hopped around! He was no longer hungry! +Paul was a fan of animals. Every day he would go to the park to watch all the animals. He was so excited when he saw them. + +One day he noticed a squirrel who was very selfish. He was taking all the food that the other animals needed. Paul wanted to help them and make the squirrel share, but he didn't know how. + +Paul thought for a while and then came up with an idea. He decided to get a fan and point it at the squirrel to make him move away. + +He went to the store and bought a fan. He ran back to the park, plugged in the fan and switched it on. The loud noise scared the squirrel and he ran away. The other animals were so relieved and thanked Paul. + +Paul was very excited that he had saved the day. +Once upon a time there lived a kid. The kid loved to play in the mud but always got his mummy and daddy angry. One day the kid ran out into the garden and scattered mud everywhere. It was filthy! + +"What have you done?" shouted mummy. +"I made a mess!" said the kid. + +Mummy shook her head and told the kid to clean up the mess. But the kid had no broom! So the kid ran around the garden gathering the mud and throwing it away. + +Mummy saw what he was doing and said, "Go get a bucket of water and use it to splash around the garden." + +The kid did as he was told. He got a bucket of water and scattered it around the garden. Then he used his hands to move the muddy patches away! + +And that's how the garden became clean again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She was a very nice girl who was kind and compassionate to everyone she met. + +One fine day Jane was walking in her neighborhood when she passed an old woman who was in trouble. The woman was crying and Jane felt sad for her. Jane went over to the old woman and asked if she could help. + +The old woman looked up and said, "I need help carrying my grocery bags". + +Jane smiled compassionately and said, "I can help you. Let's go!" + +So the two of them walked together to the old woman's house and Jane helped her carry her groceries inside. The old woman thanked Jane and Jane said, "You're welcome!". + +Jane then waved goodbye and continued walking. She felt happy that she had been able to help someone in need. + +The End. +John was naughty and he was not supposed to do the thing he did. But he did it anyway. +It was late afternoon and John ran off with his friends to the back of the van. He thought he could get away with it. +Suddenly, the van started to move and John knew he was in trouble. +"Where are we going?" He said to his friends. +"We don't know," they replied. + +John was very scared. He began to think the van was going to take him away forever. But then he noticed something. Through the windows of the van, he could see the lights of the town. +John smiled. Suddenly, he knew what was going to happen. + +The van stopped at the town square, and then drove away. A few minutes later, John's parents revealed themselves. They had been searching for him this whole time. +John's parents hugged him and said, "You were naughty and you shouldn't have run away. We were worried about you." +"I'm sorry," John said. +His parents smiled and said, "It's alright. We love you very much." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved to play in the park. + +Today Lucy was skipping around the park with a big smile. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from the big hill at the top of the park. She ran up to the hill and saw a big pedal-kart. It was very dirty and filthy. + +Lucy shouted to the kart, "Hey! Who is driving you?" + +Suddenly, from behind the kart, a little boy popped up. He said hello to Lucy with a huge grin and said, "I'm Jack! I'm riding my pedal-kart around the park." + +Lucy was very happy and said, "Can I have a go?" + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes, you can! Hop on and I'll show you how to drive it around the park." + +The two of them jumped on the kart, and Lucy put her feet on the pedals and started to drive the kart around the hill. She laughed with joy as the wind blew through her hair. + +The two of them drove around and around the park, pedalling fast and giggling as they went. + +After a while, Lucy jumped off the kart and said goodbye to Jack as she skipped off to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a wild boy named Tom. Tom loved to be outdoors and explore the world around him. Every day, he would spend time discovering new things, like bugs and flowers. + +One day, Tom's mother stopped him from leaving the house. She said, "Tom, I'm sorry, but it's not safe to go outside today. A big storm is coming and we don't want to take any chances." +Tom frowned and said, "But I want to go explore!" + +His mother said, "If you want to explore, then let's play a game. We'll pretend that we are on an adventure. I'll pretend to be the bad guy and you have to prevent me from getting to the treasure!" +Tom smiled, and they started the game. Tom worked hard to keep his mom away and they played until it was time to come in for dinner. + +Tom was glad the game was so much fun because it prevented him from getting hurt during the storm. He learned that it can be just as exciting to use your imagination than to explore in real life. +Jack sat on the kitchen floor, surrounded by a pile of blocks. He smiled as he piled the blocks up, feeling excited to build something. Mommy came in and smiled. + +"Hi Jack," she said. + +"Hi, Mommy," Jack said, still pulling the blocks around him. + +Mommy picked up a gray block and put it with the others. + +"Let's build a castle," she said. + +Jack's eyes lit up and he smiled. He pulled more blocks and Mommy helped him make them into walls. Soon, a castle was built! + +They added some more gray blocks to make a tower and a tower gate. + +Jack clapped his hands in delight. + +"Let's play, Mommy!" he said. + +Mommy smiled and they began to play, pulling blocks, building and having a great time together. +Once there was a girl. She was three years old and her name was Kate. One day, Kate's mom said, "Let's go split some apples!" + +So they went outside and the mom showed Kate how to split the apples. She said, "First, you have to hold the apple tight. Then you have to push the knife down through it." + +Kate tried it and split an apple right in half. She was very proud. + +"Mom, look what I did!" Kate said. + +"That's wonderful," her mom said. "Shall I teach you how to split oranges?" + +Kate was excited and nodded her head. + +A few minutes later she was slicing purple oranges into little pieces. She was so proud of herself and she couldn't help smiling. + +"You're a genius!" her mom said with a smile. + +Kate beamed with joy. +Once there was a panda. He was very slow and always walking with a sigh. He liked moving slowly, taking in the small moments of his day. + +One day, the panda stopped by a park. A little girl was there, playing on the swings. She saw the panda and it made her giggle. She asked the panda, “What do you do?†+ +The panda sighed and said, “I take slow walks in the park. Would you like to come with me?†The girl nodded her head with a smile, and the panda set off, walking slowly with the girl tagging along. + +As they walked, the panda told her stories and showed her things she hadn’t noticed before. After a while, the girl said goodbye, and the panda waved one last time. He smiled and then went on his way, walking slowly, sighing in contentment. +Once there was a big, strong tree. It had a lot of big, green leaves. Every day, a little rabbit would sit on the tree and eat one of the big leaves. He loved the big, green leaves. + +One day, the little rabbit was up in the tree. He was sitting on a big, strong branch, eating a leaf. Suddenly, the wind picked up and the branch started to sway back and forth. + +The little rabbit was scared. He looked around for somewhere to sit. He noticed a little nest in the branches. He hopped onto the nest and said, "I feel much better now!" + +The nest was strong and stable, so the little rabbit was not scared anymore. He curled up in the nest and went to sleep. + +From then on, the little rabbit always chose to sit in the nest when he was up in the tree. The wind couldn't blow him away and he was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Joe. Joe lived on a brown tree and loved to eat nuts. One day, Joe was searching for nuts when he suddenly heard a noise. It was coming from inside the tree! + +“What is that?†Joe squeaked. He shook the tree and suddenly a nut fell out. + +“Wow!†Joe shouted. He picked up the nut and shook it to open it. Inside was a brown nut. Joe was so excited that he ran around, squeaking with joy. + +When the other animals heard Joe, they came to the tree to see what the noise was about. Joe showed them the brown nut and everyone cheered. Joe was so happy that he started to shake the tree and a few more nuts came out. Everyone had a nut and started munching. + +Joe kept shaking the tree until it was almost empty. Everyone was so happy that they decided to give Joe a big hug. Joe was so proud of finding all the nuts and could hardly contain his joy. + +From that day on, Joe was known as the nut shaking tree explorer! +Once upon a time there was a sad little bird. The bird wanted something special to make it happy but it didn't know what. + +So one day the bird flew over to a big mountain. As it flew, it saw an old man. The old man asked the bird what he wanted. + +The bird said he wanted something special. The old man smiled and offered the bird a mineral. The bird was very excited and thanked the old man. + +The bird picked up the mineral and flew off. As it flew away the bird felt happy. It realized that the mineral was something very special that it could keep forever and remember the nice old man who had offered it to him. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Priya. She had a special diamond. Every day, she kept the diamond very safe in a box in her room. + +One day, Priya's mom asked her, "Where are you keeping the diamond, Priya?" + +To which Priya replied, "I'm keeping it safe in my room." + +Priya's mom said, "That's a really good idea! You should keep it safe." + +So every day, Priya kept the diamond safe in her box. She showed it to everyone, but never let anyone touch it. She knew it was very precious. + +Then one day, Priya decided to give the diamond to her best friend. She wrapped it in a pretty box and gave it as a surprise. + +Her friend was so happy! She thanked Priya and said, "I'm going to keep it forever." + +And that's how Priya's special diamond stayed safe with her friend. +Max and Sara were best friends, who liked to do everything together. One winter, when they were playing in the snow, Max had an idea. + +"Let's write winter in the snow," said Max. + +"Yes," said Sara, excitedly. + +The two friends grabbed sticks and wrote a big "W" in the snow. Then, they drew an "I" and an "N" and a "T". Finally, they ended with an "E" and an "R". They stepped back to admire their work. + +"It looks great!" Max said, proudly. + +But it was getting colder and colder and they were getting very tired. So, they decided to go back home before it got dark. + +"Let's do this again next winter," said Sara. + +"Yes," said Max, happily. +Once upon a time, there was a silly bear. He was looking for something sweet to eat. Suddenly, he spotted a big strawberry! He ran up to it and took a big bite. It was so yummy! He wanted some more. The bear started to reach for the strawberry, but then the strawberry started to clap! It was so silly! The bear was very surprised. + +The bear said, "Why are you clapping? What's going on?" The strawberry laughed and said, "I can clap because I'm so happy! You liked me so much, you wanted more of me!" The bear smiled and said, "Well, that's true!" + +The bear and the strawberry started to dance and clap together. It was so much fun! Everyone around was laughing and clapping. The bear and the strawberry even started do a silly dance, which made everyone applaud. + +The bear and the strawberry had so much fun together that day. They were the very best of friends! +Once upon a time there was an old man. He had a pot of truth. But the problem was that the truth was locked away. The old man was sad, but he didn’t know how to get the truth out of the pot. Suddenly, he had an idea. + +The old man grabbed a piece of paper and a pen. Then, he started to sign. He scribbled and scribbled, until the paper was full of signs. After that, the old man put the paper in the pot. + +Suddenly, the pot rattled and shook. Then the truth started to come out! + +The old man was so happy. He shouted, “The truth is out!†+ +A small child standing nearby asked, “What is truth?†+ +The old man smiled and explained, “Truth is when things are real and honest.†+ +The child nodded, understanding. + +The old man and the little child shared a big hug. Now that the truth was free, they both felt joy in their hearts. +Once upon a time there was a small wolf. He was very fierce and loved to play in the woods. One day he got an invitation to a special party. He was very excited and he couldn't wait to go. + +He hopped and skipped his way to the party. When he arrived, he saw all the other animals playing and having fun. He said hi to them and one of them said, "come have some cake and join in the games!" + +The wolf was so happy to be there and he enjoyed every minute of the party. He laughed and ate and played games with the other animals. It was the best day ever. + +At the end of the day, the wolf said goodbye to all the other animals and thanked them for the lovely invitation. He told them it was the most fun he'd ever had and he couldn't wait to see them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She wanted to collect things and put them in a big pile. One day, Sarah went to the post office and she asked the postman, "Can I collect something from the post?". + +The postman smiled and said, "Yes you can, Sarah. I have a big box of rough paper here. Would you like it?". + +Sarah said, "Yes please!". So the postman gave her the big box of rough paper. Sarah was very excited and looked around the post office to find something else to collect. + +She saw a big stack of old post cards. She asked the postman, "Can I collect those post cards, too?". + +The postman said, "Sure you can. Go ahead and take them." + +So Sarah collected the postcards from the post office and she went home with a big pile of rough paper and postcards. She was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a tall man with a mustache. He always dreamed of having a pet. So one day, he went to the pet shop to look for one. + +When he got there, he saw a cute little puppy. He wanted to take it home but the pet shop keeper said he couldn't because they weren't allowed to sell pets anymore. + +The sad man said, "Please allow me to take the little puppy home. I promise I will take good care of it." + +The pet shop keeper thought for a moment and then said, "I suppose I could allow you to take it home if you promise to take really good care of it." + +The tall man was so happy and he thanked the pet shop keeper and took the little puppy home. He kept his promise and took great care of the puppy, giving it lots of treats and taking it for long walks. He even gave the puppy a name - Mustache - which he thought was fitting because of his mustache. + +The man and the puppy were very happy and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was cheerful and loved to pick lemons from the tree in her garden. She would run around and laugh while picking the juicy yellow fruit. + +One day the little girl found a lemon which was really special. It was a big, green lemon. She sighed. She really wanted to try it but it was too big for her to pick. + +She asked her mom for help. "Mom, can you help me?" she said. "I found this big lemon and I want to pick it." + +Her mom smiled. "Of course," she said. She stepped onto the porch and picked the lemon from the tree. The little girl was overjoyed. She thanked her mom and ran off to enjoy the juicy lemon. + +The little girl was very cheerful after eating the lemon. She sighed with delight, feeling very contented. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy named Matthew. He was very excited because he had a new flashlight. He wanted to spend time playing with it while it was dark outside. + +Matthew's mom gave him a warning: "You can play with the flashlight outside but stay close to the house." + +Matthew said "OK" and ran outside with his new toy. He played with it for a while, but then he forgot to stay close to the house. + +Suddenly, he heard his mom's angry voice. "Matthew! I told you to stay close to the house!" + +Matthew was scared by his mom's voice. He said "sorry" and ran back to the house. From then on, he never forgot to obey his mom's warning. He always kept his flashlight close when he played outside. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy. They were best friends, but they had a secret. + +The mummy and daddy wanted to join a club but they were worried nobody would let them in. Then one day, they found a newspaper which had a special club in it. It was perfect for them! + +The mummy and daddy read the paper and sighed. Then mummy said to daddy, “Let’s join the club!†+ +Daddy smiled and said, “Yes, let’s do it!†+ +So the mummy and daddy followed the instructions in the newspaper, filled out the forms and sent them off. + +A few days later, they got a letter. They excitedly opened it, and it said they were allowed to join the club. Mummy and Daddy hugged each other and cheered. They had made a perfect plan come true! +Once there was a little girl named Bella who loved to sleep. She was so sleepy she even fell asleep in the most unusual places. One day, sometime after lunch, Bella discovered the most unusual automobile. It was bright yellow and had a fuzzy pouch in the back. + +"This is so cool, " said Bella as she carefully climbed inside. + +Before she knew it, she was fast asleep inside the cozy car. Suddenly, her mom appeared and called out to her. + +"Bella," shouted her mom, "wake up. What are you doing in there?" + +When Bella woke up she realized she had been dreaming. She laughed and said, "I was just sleeping in a big yellow car! It was so much fun!" + +Bella's mom smiled and said,"That is an unusual way to take a nap, Bella. You better not do it again!" + +Bella smiled and agreed. She was glad she found the yellow car and had such a fun dream. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She was very creative and liked to play pretend. She had an imaginary friend named Tim and they were always having fun. + +One day, Jane decided to be brave and go into the kitchen. She wanted to explore the fridge, even though it made her a little scared. + +She carefully opened the door and peeked inside. "Oh my," she said. "What a surprise!" + +Jane and Tim found lots of yummy treats. There were fruits and cookies and even a sweet. They were about to take a bite when all of a sudden, the fridge made a loud noise. + +"Oh no!" Jane said. "It scared us!" + +Tim hugged Jane tightly and said, "It's okay. Let's be brave and check it out. I bet it won't be so scary if we look together." + +So Jane and Tim opened the fridge door again. This time there was nothing inside except for the treats. Jane and Tim felt relieved and laughed with joy. + +The next day, Jane and Tim were back in the kitchen and had more fun. They explored the fridge like before, but this time they were creative and made their own snack. It was delicious! + +Jane and Tim were brave and never scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat. His name was Mr. Paw. Mr. Paw was soft and fluffy and he loved to play. + +One day, he was looking out the window and saw something icy. It was a mountain! He wanted to see what it looked like from the top, so he rose up to the top of the mountain. + +When he reached the top, he found a tree with lots of pretty birds on it. He said, "Hello birds! What a beautiful day!" + +"Hello Mr. Paw!" the birds chirped. "We're so happy you came up here. Now you can see how far the land goes for miles and miles. It's so icy up here!" + +Mr. Paw laughed and ran around, feeling happy and free. "Come and play with us!" the birds said. + +Mr. Paw happily jumped and flew around the mountain with his new bird friends. They had so much fun together. + +Eventually, the day came to an end and it was time for Mr. Paw to go home. The birds waved goodbye as he rose down the long and icy mountain, with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there lived two princesses, Lily and Amelia. Lily was always very happy and wanted to get married. One day, Lily asked Amelia if she could get married. Amelia laughed and said, + "Yes! Who do you want to marry?" Lily giggled and pointed to the enormous tree in the shade. Amelia smiled and said, +"That's a very good idea. Let's go ask the tree if it wants to marry you!" + +So Lily and Amelia went up to the tree and Amelia said, "Tree, Lily wants to marry you. Do you want to marry her?" +The tree rustled in the wind and the leaves trembled. Lily and Amelia waited patiently to hear its answer. After a few moments, the leaves of the tree stopped trembling and the tree said, "Yes, I would like to marry Lily!" + +Amelia and Lily were so excited they jumped up and down and hugged one another. + +The two princesses were so happy and they had a big celebration as Lily married the tree. Everyone was so excited that they had an enormous feast to celebrate their marriage. + +The tree and Lily lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to look out at the sea and imagine all the exciting places that a yacht could take her. One sunny day, Lucy had a special dream. In her dream, she saw a beautiful purple yacht at the beach. + +"I want to go on that yacht," Lucy said to herself. She closed her eyes and believed that it could be true. + +The next morning, when Lucy opened her eyes, she couldn't believe what she saw! There, right in front of her, was the purple yacht from her dream! + +With excitement, Lucy ran to the beach as fast as she could. The yacht was ready for her and she knew exactly where to go. She was sure that all her dreams and beliefs could come true! +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Tad. Tad had many adventures, but he was always careful. One day he decided to go hopping around the pond. + +As Tad hopped along the shore, he made a discovery: a spell book! He picked it up, smelling something a bit smelly, and opened it. + +Suddenly, a magical orange frog appeared! The frog said to Tad, "I've been waiting for you! There's a spell in this book that you must learn. Can you do it?" + +Tad was quite afraid, but he was also excited. He gulped and nodded. With the frog's help, Tad read the spell and practiced until he had it memorized. + +Afterwards, the orange frog disappeared. Tad hopped away with a smile, feeling proud. He was very happy to have found the spell book and learned a new spell! +Once upon a time there was a kite. It was weak and could not fly very high. + +The kite was sad because it wanted to fly but it was too weak. + +Then one day, a little girl named Sally saw the kite on the ground. She smiled and said, “Let’s go fly you!†+ +The kite was so excited! Sally put the kite on her arm and ran as fast as she could. Suddenly, the kite started to fly! + +They flew up and up and up until they were way up in the sky. Sally and the kite were so happy. + +When they were done, the kite was so tired it had to eat. Sally gave it a yummy snack and it was happy and full. + +The kite still flies high in the sky when Sally visits. They love to play together! +One day, there was a cute bunny in the garden. The bunny wanted to find something exciting. So he went searching around the garden and soon he found an egg. It was yellow and the bunny was very happy. + +He picked up the egg and brought it back to his house. He asked his mom what he should do with the egg. + +His mom said, "You must save it! You must take care of it and keep it safe." + +The bunny was so excited about this new job. So for the next few days he took very good care of the egg. He made sure to keep it warm, and he visited it every day. + +One special day, the egg cracked open, and out came a tiny baby bird! The bunny was so happy and said, "I saved it!" + +He wrapped the baby bird in a warm blanket and soon the baby bird grew bigger and bigger. + +The bunny had saved a life, and he was very proud of his accomplishment. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit who lived in a small hole in the ground. Every day, the rabbit would march for miles in search of food and friends. + +One day, the rabbit saw a curious creature peeking out from a nearby bush. The rabbit hopped over and said, "Hello! Who are you?" + +The creature replied, "I am a badger, and I am looking for an honest friend." The rabbit smiled and said, "I can be honest! Would you like to march with me?" The badger nodded eagerly, and they set off together. + +The two friends marched and marched until they found the perfect spot for the rabbit's hole. It was the perfect size, and full of yummy food. + +Ever since that day, the rabbit and the badger have been the very best of friends, marching together every day and never telling a single lie! +Once there was a small boy called Tom. Tom was only three years old. One day, Tom went to the playground. Tom was very happy. He ran around the park, laughing and skipping. + +Suddenly, Tom noticed something. He saw a man kneeling on the ground. Tom walked over to the man. He asked the man what he was doing. +"I am planting celery," the man said. +The man showed Tom the celery seedlings in his hands. The seeds were rough to touch. + +Tom wanted to help the man, so he knelt down to join him. The man explained to Tom what he was doing and helped him place the celery in the soil. After a few moments, the man and Tom stood up and smiled. They had planted celery together! +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Every morning, Jane would wake up and go to her room to play. One day, she opened up her drawer. Inside was a surprise! She found a pencil and paper. + +Excited, she took out the pencil and paper and hopped on her bed. Jane started to draw and have fun with the pencil. As she drew, she heard a nosy noise from one of the other drawers. Jane got off her bed and opened it. + +Inside was a little mouse! Jane smiled and said, "Hello, mouse. What are you doing in my drawer?" The mouse replied, "I am trying to complete my new home in here. Can you help me?" + +Jane was so excited, she said, "Yes! Let me help you." With the help of Jane, the mouse soon finished his new home. + +At the end of the day, Jane said to the mouse, "Thank you for letting me help you. I had so much fun!" + +The mouse twitched his nose and said, "You're welcome, Jane. Come back again soon!" And with that, Jane smiled and left the room. +Molly saw a bright light outside her window. She ran out to see what it was and it turned out to be a group of people singing. The group had an infant in the middle of them who was singing too. + +She ran up to them and asked, "What are you doing?" + +One of them said, "We are singing because we are happy that the infant has been born. We are all here to wish the little one a long and happy life." + +Molly couldn't believe it. She saw the infant's clean face and knew that she wanted to sing with them, too. + +So Molly opened up her mouth and sang with them. As she sang, the infant smiled and everyone around laughed and smiled too. + +When the song finished, everyone clapped and thanked Molly for joining in. They then said goodbye and went on their way, singing. + +Molly stayed behind, still smiling and singing to herself. She went back home with a heart full of joy and a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Bella. Bella wanted to find a special crystal, but she had no luck finding it. She kept looking and eventually she stumbled upon a cave. Inside the cave she found the beautiful crystal she had been searching for. + +But the cave was occupied by a selfish goblin. The goblin shouted at Bella and told her to go away. Bella was scared and started to cry. + +The goblin saw Bella's tears and his heart softened. He said, "Please don't cry, I'll give you the crystal if you can answer one question. Where did you get so much courage?" + +Bella answered, "I got my courage from being brave and working hard." + +The goblin smiled and said, "Now take your crystal and go, don't forget to stay brave and never give up." + +Bella said thank you and hugged the goblin. She grabbed the crystal and ran out of the cave, feeling very happy and not at all scared anymore. +Jack and Jill were best friends. Every morning, they would race each other to the park. Jack was always so fast that Jill couldn't keep up. + +One morning, when they arrived, Jill said to Jack, "My milk finished. I'm so poor!" + +Jack felt sorry for his friend. He said, "Wait here. I'll go get you some milk." +Jack raced back to his house, grabbed a carton of milk and raced back to the park. + +When he got there, Jill was so happy! She said, "Thank you, Jack! You are such a good friend!" + +From that day on, Jack and Jill raced around the park together and enjoyed their milk. +Grandma and Grandpa were eager to unpack their cart. Grandma smiled at Grandpa and said, "Let's do it!" Grandpa eagerly grabbed the first bag and waved it in the air, clicking his tongue and saying, "Weeee, here we go!" + +Grandma and Grandpa worked together, taking out all sorts of things. There were clothes, dishes, and even a big toy. When they finished unpacking, Grandma said, "Now we can have a party!" + +Grandpa smiled, and said, "I can't wait. Let's invite the neighbors over." Grandma agreed, so Grandma and Grandpa called up their friends, and soon the house was full of people and laughter. + +Grandma and Grandpa had a lot of fun, but the best part was when Grandpa lifted the toy out of the cart and said, "Surprise! This is for you, grandchild!" + +Grandma and Grandpa's grandchild was very excited and said, "Thank you!" Grandpa smiled and said, "Of course! I'm glad you like it!" +Grandma and Grandpa were happy and feeling proud. They had made the day special. +Once upon a time there was a big lake. In the lake there lived a swan. One day, the swan had an idea. + +The swan flew up to the sky and started doing impressive loops and twirls. All the animals near the lake watched with amazement. + +The swan flew down to the lake and said to the animals, “Let’s separate and go around the lake. When we get back here, let’s all meet up again.†+ +The animals were so excited. They took off in different directions around the lake. All the animals finished at the same time, and the swan had caught up with them. Everyone cheered with delight. + +The animals said, “That was so impressive! Let’s do it again!†+And so they did. The animals had so much fun doing loops, twirls and fly around the lake with the swan. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Veronica. Veronica was three years old and she loved to play with her toys. One day Veronica's mommy said that she wanted to go and have a bath, so Veronica went with her. + +When they arrived at the bathroom, Veronica's mommy told her to kneel down next to the bathtub. Veronica was a bit confused, so she asked "Mommy, why do I kneel?" + +Her mommy smiled and said "I'm going to wash you. Kneeling is the best way to do this." Veronica then kneeled next to her mommy and watched as her mommy put some soap in the water. + +Veronica's mommy carefully washed her hair and body with the soap and warm water. Veronica felt a bit upset when her mommy scrubbed her tummy, but she soon felt happy again. + +After Veronica's mommy had finished washing her, Veronica was all clean and felt very fresh. She thanked her mommy before going off to play. + +The end. +"Momma, can I please poke it?" the little three year old asked eagerly. She was standing in front of the grocery store, looking at a basket full of avocados. Some were big, some small and some were a deep, dark green. + +Momma smiled and nodded. "Go ahead," she said, giving her daughter a pat on the back. + +The little girl reached out and gently poked the avocado. She was so excited that it was so attractive. She knew it was ripe and juicy! + +Momma laughed and said, "It looks like you found a good one. Why don't you pick it up and put it in the basket?" + +The little girl smiled and picked up the avocado, careful not to bruise it. She was so proud of her selection! + +Momma smiled. "Good job, sweetie," she said. "Now, let's go home and make some delicious guacamole!" +Once upon a time there was a baby. She was happy, but one night she was scared. + +The baby woke up in the dark. Her bedroom was quiet, but she felt anxious. She looked out the window and all she could see was night. She had a thought in her head, 'where is the sun?' + +Suddenly, the baby heard a noise. It was coming from outside her window. She got out of her bed and peered out. What she saw made her jump! + +It was a big, dry, hairy thing! The baby screamed. + +The dry, hairy thing said, “Don’t be scared, I’m just a bear, and I’m looking for some dinner!†+ +The baby smiled. She wasn’t scared anymore. The bear smiled back and went away into the night. + +The baby climbed back into bed and quickly fell asleep. That night, she was no longer scared of the dark. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to read. She went to the library every day and it made her very happy. + +One day, when she went to the library, she saw something red. It was a red apple! She had never seen such a beautiful apple before. + +The little girl asked the librarian, "May I taste it?" The librarian smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" + +The little girl took a bite and was surprised because it tasted so good. She thanked the librarian and ran off to find a new book to read. + +After a while, the little girl came back with a big smile on her face. She thanked the librarian again and said, "I love the library!" That made the librarian very happy. +Molly and her sister were going on a trip. Molly was so excited! She was jumping up and down and clapping her hands. + +Molly's mom said, "It's time to start packing. Who wants to help me?" + +Molly shouted, "Me! Me!" and ran to her mom. + +Molly's mom said, "Molly, be careful and put everything in. We want to make sure we don't forget anything!" + +Molly and her sister worked hard packing the bags. They put in bright and colorful clothes, books and lots of fun toys. When they were finished, Molly's mom said, + +"Great job! You two worked together so well." + +Molly and her sister looked at each other and smiled. Molly was so proud that she and her sister had worked together to pack everything they needed. +Once there was a poor alligator named Alan. Alan was very lonely and wished he had a special friend. One day, he decided to take a walk and explore the world. Suddenly, he heard a voice calling to him. He looked around and saw another alligator asking him to sit and talk. Alan was so excited as he had never had a friend before and he quickly joined the other alligator. + +"What's your name?" asked the other alligator. +"I'm Alan," said Alan with a smile. +"It's nice to meet you Alan. I'm Abigail. Want to start a new adventure together?" + +Alan was so happy to be included and he could not wait to start the adventure. Together, Abigail and Alan explored the world, having lots of fun and making lots of new friends. They even saw a few other alligators along their journey. + +At the end of the day, Alan felt like he was the richest alligator in the world. He waved goodbye to Abigail, full of joy and happiness. Alan was no longer poor with a special friend. +Once there was a kid named Sarah. She was three years old, and she liked to play outside a lot. One day she was playing with her baby brother when it started to rain. She decided to go inside to get dry. + +"I'm so wet," Sarah said to her brother as they went inside. Sarah's mom was waiting by the door. + +"Why did you delay going inside?" Sarah's mom asked. + +"I wanted to play outside longer," Sarah replied. + +Sarah's mom handed her some soap and said, "Come with me. Let's get you cleaned up." + +Sarah went with her mom and washed with the soap. Then her mom put a towel around her. + +Sarah's mom said, "Oh look at your hairy legs!" Then she tickled Sarah, and they both laughed. +Once upon a time there was a turtle named Trudy who wanted to have the very best shower ever. She knew that if she took the best shower ever, she could become the shiniest and cleanest turtle around. + +So one day Trudy rushed to the bathroom with a smile on her face. She turned the faucet to the right and the shower came pouring out in a tight stream. She hopped right in and scrubbed and scrubbed until she was so sparkly clean. + +Before long, Trudy heard a voice from outside the shower. It was her best friend, Sally the Snail! "Trudy, what are you doing?" Sally shouted. + +Without skipping a beat Trudy replied, "I am taking the best shower ever! I'm getting so shiny and clean!" + +Sally laughed. "Well, you better hurry, you don't want to be late for our playdate!" + +Trudy quickly finished her shower and rushed out. She felt so fresh and she knew she was the shiniest turtle around. +Jamie was in the garden, pushing a big red ball. She was having lots of fun, but then she saw a daisy in the grass. She wanted to pick the daisy, but then the ball rolled away. + +Jamie got a bit frustrated. "Oh no," she cried. "Where is my ball?" + +Just then, her mum came running out. "No need to worry, Jamie," she said. "I can help you find it." + +Mum and Jamie searched around. Soon, Jamie spotted the ball behind a bush. "There it is!" she shouted. + +Mum and Jamie both pushed the bush out of the way. Then Jamie picked up the daisy and smiled. "Thanks, Mum!" + +Mum gave Jamie a big hug. "No problem," she said. "Let's go back inside and have some lunch." + +Jamie was happy that she had found her ball and a daisy. With a big smile, she followed her mum inside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom always wanted to ride his bike. One day, his mom said he could do it, but only if he wore a helmet. So Tom put on his helmet, and he was so excited to ride his bike! + +Tom asked his mom, "Can I ride now?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you may!" + +Tom went outside with his bike and started riding. He was so happy, but he was also getting tired. He wasn't sure where to go. + +Then, he saw a generous old man. His name was Paul. “Can I ride my bike here?†Tom asked him. Paul smiled and said, "Yes, I permit it!" + +Tom was so happy to have found a place to ride. He thanked Paul, and then happily rode his bike around Paul's yard. They even shared some stories. + +At the end of the day, Tom thanked Paul again and then went home. He couldn't wait to show his mom how much he had ridden. Tom knew he couldn't go anywhere without his helmet, and he was very happy that Paul had been so generous. +Once there was a tiny seed. It started out very small but every day it grew bigger and bigger. Everyday it got a little bit longer, a little bit wider and a little bit rounder. + +One night it rained and the seed filled up with all the water. The next morning it was so big and round that the little seed knew it was time to grow into something more fun. + +The seed then sprouted two big green leaves. As the leaves grew wider and bigger, they made the seed feel dizzy with excitement. + +One day a bee came by and said "Why hello there, little seed. What do you want to be when you grow up?" + +The seed thought for a moment and then said, "I think I want to grow up to be a beautiful sunflower." + +The bee nodded her head and buzzed away, "Well, you've got the right idea. Just keep growing and you'll get there." + +And so the little seed kept on growing until one day - lo and behold - it became a beautiful sunflower! It was wide, colorful, and made the garden look so pretty. The little seed was so proud and happy. + +The end. +One day, Bob decided it was time to teach his little sister how to play the trumpet. He knew she would need a lot of practice, so he was patient. + +Bob took out his trumpet and showed his sister how to blow into the instrument. "See, just like this," he said. + +His sister watched carefully, then tried to do the same. After a few tries, she finally made some music come out of the trumpet. She was so excited that she started to laugh! + +Bob smiled. He felt proud for teaching his sister something new. + +"Now it's time for more practice," Bob said. + +His sister frowned. "But it's so boring!" she protested. + +Bob laughed. "Maybe it's boring now, but you'll get better with time. That's part of learning how to play the trumpet." + +His sister nodded and tried again. Bob watched as she blew into the trumpet and made music come out. Although it was still quite a struggle for her, she was learning. + +Bob thought to himself, "Teaching can be really rewarding!" +Once upon a time, there were two animals living in a big pine forest. The first animal was a little gray rabbit, and the second animal was a big brown bear. + +The rabbit was very playful and the bear always wanted to join in the fun. One day, the bear saw a big pine tree with a piece of rope hanging from its branches. + +"What is this rope for?" asked the bear. + +"That's for us to play a game!" explained the rabbit. "We can attach it around the tree, and then I'll hide behind the tree and you have to try to find me." + +The bear thought the game sounded fun, so he helped the rabbit attach the rope around the pine tree. The rabbit gave the bear some rules for the game and then he quickly ran off and hid behind the tree. + +The bear began to look for the rabbit, but he couldn't find him anywhere. Suddenly, he saw a movement in the branches above him. He looked up, and there was the rabbit! He had used the flexible rope to climb up the pine tree and he was smiling down at the bear. + +The bear was so surprised that he couldn't help but laugh. He clapped his paws in delight, and the two animals had a great game of hide and seek in the pine forest. +Jack was very excited. His dad said that today he was going to borrow something special. He couldn't wait to see what it was! + +At the store, his dad showed him to the shelves filled with boxes. He kept pointing to a box with a big picture of a train on it. The box said "Steam". + +"Can I have Steam?" Jack asked. His dad smiled and said "Yes, but it's not for us to keep. We have to borrow it." + +Jack understood now. He was still excited but he knew that he had to give it back at the end of the day. + +His dad paid for the box and they went home. Jack opened the box and found a steam train set. He was so happy! + +He played with the train all afternoon while his dad watched proudly. Jack loved borrowing things! +Once upon a time, there was a cute and playful puppy. He loved to play and explore his house. One day, he heard a loud sound and saw a lot of ashes. He started to panic! He ran around, unsure of where to go. His mom came over and asked the puppy why he was scared. He replied, "I saw ash and it scared me!" His mom calmly said, "It's okay, everything will be alright. That was just a firework, not something to be scared of." The puppy felt better after that and stopped panicking. Everything was alright and he learned his lesson- never to panic over scary things! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Clara. She was three years old and very lonely. One day, her mommy decided to teach her something special. She said, "Clara, I'm going to teach you something special. Let's go get a crystal!" + +Clara was so excited and ran to get the crystal. She brought it back to her mommy, who gave her a big smile and said, "This crystal is so special. I'm going to teach you how to take care of it." Clara nodded and listened closely as her mommy taught her what to do. + +When Clara was done, she looked at her crystal and said, "Mommy, I love my crystal. I bet I'm going to be the best crystal keeper ever!" Her mommy smiled again and said, "I know you will be, Clara. And don't forget, if you ever need any help, just ask me." + +Clara hugged her mommy and smiled. She was no longer lonely and excited to take care of her crystal. +The owls lived in the forest. They had big eyes and fluffy wings. One night, one of the owls was very creative. He picked some leaves from the trees to make a crown. When he was wearing the crown, he looked very special. It made all of the other owls laugh. + +The other owls wanted to be creative too. So they all picked leaves from the trees to make their own crowns. Now all of the owls had fancy crowns on their heads. They looked so funny! + +One of the owls said, "Look! We are so creative. Let's pick some twigs and make a nest for us all to sleep in." + +So all the owls worked together to pick the twigs and made a cozy nest for them all to sleep in. They all felt very proud of themselves for being so creative. +The night before the big race, Jim and Anna had to pack all their things. Jim put on some new running shoes. Anna got out her helmet and her water bottle. + +"Mommy, can I bring my teddy bear too?" asked Anna. + +"That's a great idea! You can bring him to cheer you on." + +When they were done, it was time for a snack. Mommy gave Jim and Anna a glass of cold milk. + +"You need to get to bed early," Mommy said to them. "Tomorrow is a big day and you both need to be rested and ready." + +Jim and Anna were both very competitive, so they said they wanted to win the race. + +Mommy gave them both a hug and said, "Even if you don't win, you'll still be my champions." + +Jim and Anna smiled and went off to bed. They were excited for the big race. +Once upon a time there was a special girl. Her name was Mia and she was very gifted. She was three years old, but she could do things that other three year olds couldn’t. + +One day, Mia saw a strange object. It was a bright green and it glowed in the dark. She wanted to take it and hold it, but it was too high up for her. Luckily, her mum was nearby. + +“Mummy, can I reach that object?†Mia asked. + +Her mum looked up. “It looks special,†she said. “Let me help you.†+ +She picked Mia up and held her tight. Mia stretched out her hand and grabbed the object. It was very light, and it made Mia smile. She clutched it close, pleased that she had been gifted something so special. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was very special. He was deaf. + +The soldier wanted to understand the world around him, so he asked his friends to explain it. His friends tried to explain things to him, but the soldier found it hard to understand. + +Then one day, a magical fairy appeared. She said, "I can explain things to the soldier in a way he can understand." The fairy waved her wand and created a colourful book. + +The fairy opened the book and said, "This book will explain everything to the soldier in a way he can understand." The soldier was so happy and excited. + +He opened the book and began to learn all about the world around him. He learned a lot and soon he was able to understand the things his friends were explaining. + +The soldier thanked the fairy and said, "I understand now. Thank you for helping me." The fairy smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help." +True was in a hurry. He wanted to get to his best friend's house before they closed the door. He was running as fast as he could and looking around the corner to make sure he was going the right way. + +"Are you coming?" True heard a voice calling him. He looked up and saw his friend smiling at him from the window. + +"Are you ready?" His friend called out with a big smile. + +"Yes," True shouted back as he ran to the front door. + +But when True opened the door, he was surprised to see his friend's mom looking worried. + +"Where is your friend?" She asked him. + +"He is inside," True said quickly. + +His friend's mom sighed with relief. "You both better hurry and play before it gets dark," she said with a smile. + +True and his friend agreed and ran off to the backyard to have some fun. They played until the sun went down, never feeling so happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie was 3 years old. He went out to the garden to play. + +Suddenly, he saw a motion in the bushes. He wondered what it was, so he went over to take a closer look. To his surprise, a colourful butterfly appeared! + +Charlie felt so excited that he clapped his hands together in joy. But then the butterfly flew away, and Charlie felt frustrated. + +He yelled “Come back!†but the butterfly didn’t listen. He looked around sadly, but the butterfly was nowhere to be seen. + +Suddenly, his mommy came outside, and said “Charlie, what are you doing here?†+ +Charlie answered, “I was trying to catch a butterfly, Mommy!†+ +His mommy smiled and said, “Don’t be frustrated, it’s okay. Maybe next time you’ll be able to catch the butterfly.†+ +Charlie smiled and said, “I hope so!†+ +That night, Charlie fell asleep dreaming about catching butterflies in the garden. +One day there was a purple monster who was very hungry. He asked his friends for something to eat, but all they had to offer were lectures. He did not want lectures--he wanted food! So he decided to go in search for something yummy. + +He walked, and he walked, and eventually he found a big wrap. It was filled with all sorts of things that he liked. "Yay!" he said. He quickly grabbed the wrap and started eating. + +Just then, he heard a voice. It said, "Hey! That's my wrap!" He looked up and saw a funny looking monster with a lecture book in his hand. The purple monster felt embarrassed. He said, "Sorry, I just really wanted something to eat." + +The other monster looked around and saw that he was all alone. He smiled and said, "That's ok. Here, why don't you take this wrap and I'll give you a lecture instead?" + +The purple monster was so happy. He said, "Thank you!" and listened to the lecture. After the lecture he said goodbye and the two monsters went on their way--the purple monster with a full belly and the other with a happy heart. +John and his mommy were walking at the lake. It was a sunny day. They looked at the water and saw fish swimming around. John liked the fish and wanted to go near them. + +His mommy said, "John, don't go near the water. It's too deep for you." + +But John didn't listen. He took one step closer and felt something wet. He looked down and saw his feet trembling in the water. He was scared and uncomfortable. + +"Mommy! I'm trembling!" said John. + +His mommy ran to help him. She said, "Don't worry, John. I have you. Everything will be okay." + +John felt better. His mommy helped him get out of the water and they both laughed. They watched the fish swimming in the lake and John promised he would never go near the water again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was very shy. She liked to stay in her house all day. + +One day Emma was very hungry. She went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. There was nothing to eat. + +Emma was sad. She wanted something yummy to eat. + +Just then, there was a knock at the door. Emma opened it and saw her neighbor, Mrs. Watson. + +"Hello Emma!" said Mrs. Watson. "I brought you some cookies. Can I come inside?" + +"Yes!" said Emma. + +Mrs. Watson brought Emma yummy cookies and stayed to chat. They shared laughs and stories together. + +At the end of the day, Emma was very happy. She thanked Mrs. Watson and ran off to her bedroom to eat her cookies. They were the best cookies she ever ate and she was so happy. + +The next day Emma and Mrs. Watson met again, and they hugged happily. Emma was no longer shy! +Erica was a strong girl. She loved playing chess with her dad, even though she was only three years old. Her dad taught her how to play when she was only two and she was already very good. + +One day, Erica and her dad were playing chess when suddenly Erica's pieces started to fall off the board. She started to cry and her dad comforted her. + +"Why are you crying, sweetheart?" he asked. + +"My pieces are all tearing," Erica said with tears in her eyes. + +"It's OK if they tear," her dad said. "You can still have fun playing chess even if your pieces are broken. See? We can find new pieces and make a new game. Do you want to start a new game with me?" + +Erica nodded, and they found new pieces to play with. They had lots of fun together creating a new game with strong pieces. After they finished, Erica said to her dad, "I love you, daddy!" + +Her dad hugged her tightly and said, "I love you too, my strong girl!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lulu. She liked to sing. One day, Lulu decided to sing a song. She picked a pin from the ground and used it as a pretend microphone. She opened her mouth, and began to sing. + +Suddenly, Lulu heard a voice. It was coming from the pin. The pin said, “Please stop singing. I feel uncomfortable.†+ +Lulu was surprised. She looked at the pin and said, “Why? I like singing.†+ +The pin replied, “When you sing, it’s too loud. Please sing softer.†+ +Lulu thought about it. Then, she smiled and said, “Okay, I will.†She sang in a much quieter voice. + +The pin smiled and said, “That’s better. Thank you.†+ +Lulu smiled too, and kept singing. She sang softly until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl called Sarah. She had a strong body and liked to help people. + +One day she saw an old man struggling to load bags of food into his cart. She ran over and said, "Let me help you!" The kind man was so happy and said, "Thank you for being so honest." + +Sarah began to load the bags into the cart. She worked hard and soon the cart was full of food. + +The old man said, "You are an amazing helper and I am very thankful." He smiled and thanked her again. + +Sarah smiled and said, "It was my pleasure to help. I'm glad I could be honest." + +The old man gave her a big hug and said, "Goodbye, Sarah. You are an amazing person." + +Sarah walked away, feeling happy. She was glad that she had been honest and helped the old man. +Jimmy was a happy little boy. He wore his favorite blue shirt and brown shorts. He had a blue pipe in his pocket. His mom and dad said it was a special pipe, so Jimmy kept it safe. + +One morning, Jimmy decided to take his pipe outside. He found a peaceful spot in his garden and sat on the grass. He put the pipe in his mouth and pretended he was a grown-up. + +Suddenly, his dad noticed him. "Jimmy! What are you doing? You know you can't play with pipes!" Jimmy was a bit embarrassed and put the pipe away. + +But Jimmy's dad wasn't angry. He gave Jimmy a big hug, and he said, "That's ok, Jimmy. I'm glad you were being a peaceful pipe smoker." + +Jimmy smiled and hugged his dad back. From that day on, Jimmy only wore his pipe in his pocket when he went outside. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to play outside. Every day, she ran through the grass and laughed with joy. One day, Lucy saw something that made her smile even more; a delicate, pale green stalk of celery growing from the ground. + +Lucy touched the leaves of the celery with her fingertips. She noticed how smooth it felt and was sure it belonged to her. With a gentle tug, she pulled it out of the ground and ran back to her mom. + +"Mom, I found this," said Lucy as she showed her mom the celery. + +"That's great, sweetie!" said her mom. "It's delicate, so make sure to handle it with care." + +Lucy was delighted. She the celery was hers. She ran out of the house with it and back to the grass. Every day after that, she happily made sure the celery belonged to her. +Families love to drive. They drive to the park, to the store, and even to school. One day, a family hopped in their car and drove away. + +The dad asked the mom, "Where are we going?". +The mom said, "We are going to the beach!" + +The dad smiled and said, "Let's drive as fast we can!" + +But when they got there, it was a fake beach. All the sand was fake and all the seawater was fake too. + +The dad said, "Oh no! What happened here?". +The mom said, "It looks like the beach turned fake." + +The family was sad but then the dad said, "We can still have a fun day together. Let's play in the fake sand and explore around!" + +So the family laughed and played in the fake beach. They had a wonderful time, and drove home feeling happy. +Once there was a mummy and a baby. They wanted to go for a walk in the park. So, Mummy took baby in her arms and off they went. + +They arrived at the park, and saw lots of nice things, like the ducks swimming in the pond. But baby was feeling very tired. So Mummy said, "Let's find a nice spot and have some lunch so you can get some energy back." + +They found a spot in the sun and Mummy put a blanket down to sit. She took out some sandwiches and said, "Here, have a bite." Baby ate her sandwich, and felt much better. + +But then Mummy realised that she had forgotten to feed the ducks. So she said, "Let's go to the pond and feed the ducks." Baby was excited and followed Mummy. + +At the pond, Mummy opened a bag and gave baby some pieces of bread. Baby threw the bread in the pond, and the ducks came waddling over to eat it. Baby was so happy to see the ducks eating the food. + +After playing with the ducks, Mummy said it was time to go home. Baby was tired again, so Mummy took her in her arms and carried her back home. +Once upon a time, there was a seal who lived at the beach. He liked to swim in the ocean and play in the sand. But one day, something bad happened. + +The seal went to the beach, but it was gone. Somebody had taken it away. + +The seal was very sad. He cried and shouted for help. He wanted the beach back! + +Suddenly, a man with a bucket appeared. He said he had taken the beach away. He wanted to keep the seal in his bucket. + +The seal was angry. He shouted and said "No! I insist you bring my beach back." + +The man thought for a moment. He said, "OK, I'll put your beach back, but only if you promise to be careful next time. Can you do that?" + +The seal nodded. The man smiled and put the beach back in the sand. The seal was so happy! He thanked the man and danced with joy. + +From then on, the seal always remembered to be more careful around the beach. He never wanted that to happen again. +Once there was a monkey. He was a happy monkey and he loved to play. One day he was playing in the jungle when he found something hidden. He looked closely and it was a small box! He wondered what was inside, but he couldn't open it. He went to find a friend and asked if he knew how to open the box. + +His friend the bird said, "I don't know, but let's try to add twigs and rocks together. Maybe that will open it!" So the monkey and the bird gathered some twigs and rocks and added them to the box. Sure enough, the box opened! Inside was a shiny new toy! + +The monkey was so excited and said, "Thank you for helping me add the twigs and rocks. Now I can play with my new toy!" + +The bird smiled and said, "You're welcome my friend, it's always more fun when we can play together!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. He was three years old and liked to explore the world. One day, Bob went for a stroll in the woods. He walked and walked until he got to a clearing. + +Suddenly, Bob saw something strange. In the middle of the clearing, there was a big sign with the word "STIR" on it. Bob couldn't understand what the sign meant, so he decided to go closer to take a better look. + +As he went closer, Bob noticed two other things. The first was that the dirt around the sign was all stirred up and the second was that there were two people arguing. + +Bob approached the two people. He asked, "What's wrong? Why are you arguing?" + +One of them replied, "We are arguing about what to do with the sign. I think it should be taken down because it's too dirty." + +Bob smiled and said, "I know what to do! We can clean up the sign and keep it here." + +The two people smiled and nodded in agreement. So, Bob helped them clean the sign until it was nice and shiny. + +The sign remained in the clearing, and Bob smiled every time he passed by it. He was glad he could help stir up a solution! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only three years old and she loved to take naps in the afternoon. One day when she was taking a nap, something very strange happened. All of her toys started to disappear right in front of her eyes! Lucy was so surprised and started to cry. + +She called out for her mommy, but neither her mommy nor any of her toys were there! "Where did they go?" she asked in a crumpled voice. + +Just then, Lucy heard a small giggle from behind her curtains. She jumped off the bed and quickly looked behind them. What Lucy saw made her feel envious. All of her toys were gathered around a special new pink toy that had magically appeared in her room! + +Lucy was so happy and hugged her toys. She knew that she couldn't take a nap anymore because her toys wanted to play. But she was very glad that all of her toys had not disappeared forever. +Once there was a bear who lived in the forest. One day, he was looking for something to eat. He found a twig and decided to give it a try. + +"How much does it weigh?" the bear asked himself. He picked it up and weighed it in his hands. It felt very light. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind. "Actually, that twig is not real! It's made of plastic," said a hedgehog. + +The bear was very surprised. "Plastic?" he asked. + +"Yes, it's fake," said the hedgehog. "It's a fake twig. See?" The hedgehog showed the bear how the twig was made of plastic. + +The bear was amazed. He put the twig down and looked for a real twig to eat. He found one and ate it. It tasted much better than the fake one. The bear was very happy. +Lily was at the farm. She loved the farm! She saw a cow and a horse. She was so excited. + +"Moo?" said the cow. + +"Yes, that's right. You said moo," said Lily. + +Then the horse said "Neigh!" + +"Yes, neigh!" said Lily, laughing. + +Suddenly, she saw the farmer. He was hurt. He had a big bandage on his arm. + +"Are you okay?" asked Lily. + +The farmer smiled. "I'm okay. I just hurt my arm," he said. + +Lily went over to him and gave him a hug. + +The farmer smiled again. "Thank you, Lily. Would you like a drink of cold, fresh milk from my cow? I'm sure she'd love to share with you." + +Lily smiled. "Yes, please!" + +The farmer went to get the milk and brought it back for Lily to drink. It was so delicious! + +"Thank you for the delicious drink," said Lily. + +The farmer smiled. "You're welcome, Lily. Anytime you're at the farm, you can come and see me." + +Lily smiled and said goodbye to the farmer and went off to explore the farm. +Molly and her mommy were going to the park to play. It was a sunny day and the grass was very nice to touch. They stopped in front of a big tree. Mommy sat in a chair and Molly sat in the grass. + +Molly started to make funny noises and mommy laughed. Molly smiled, happy to make her mommy laugh. She then noticed a smelly smell in the air. + +"Mommy, what is it?", she asked. + +Mommy paused for a moment and then said, "It's skunk, let's move away". + +Molly and her mommy stood up and slowly moved away from the smelly smell. They made it to the park and played under the sunny sky. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She loved to play with her blocks and she had lots of them. + +One day Anna was playing with her blocks and she was having a great time. Suddenly she started to cry. + +Mum said, "What's wrong Anna?" + +Anna said, "I tore my favourite block! It was so clear and sparkly". + +Mum gave her a hug and said, "Don't worry sweetheart, I can fix it for you". + +Mum got some glue and fixed the block for Anna. Then she said, "Now it'll be just like new and you can play with it again". + +Anna was so happy, she hugged Mum and said, "Thank you so much". + +Anna went back to playing with her blocks and she was so happy that Mum was able to fix it. She knew that it would always be her favourite block now. +Once upon a time, a mom and her 3 year old child went to the mall. The child was excited to be out and about. + +Child: "Mommy, can we go to the mall? I want to see what's there!" + +Mom: "Yes, okay. We can go to the mall and explore." + +The mom and child went to the mall and played games together. The mall was very interesting! There were lots of fun stores with toys and food to explore. They even watched a movie at the theater. + +Child: "Mommy, can we have ice cream? Please?" + +Mom: "Yes, that sounds like a good idea. Let's go get some ice cream." + +The mom and child came to the ice cream store, picked out their favorites, and enjoyed it together. Afterward, the mom and child went home. They had a great time at the mall! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, a boy and a girl, who lived in a small forest. Every day they loved to explore the woods and would often come across a large and thick flag, waving in the wind. + +One day they decided they wanted to try and complete the flag. The girl decided she would hold on to one end of the flag, while the boy held the other. With a lot of hard work, and a few laughs along the way, they finally completed the flag. + +The girl smiled. "We did it!" She said, looking very proud. + +The boy smiled back. "Yes! We completed the flag!" He said excitedly. + +So the two best friends went off to find something new to explore and something else to complete. They were happy, and that made their hearts feel full. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Thomas and Susie. They were always together and played a lot. One day, they were talking about jobs and wondered what they would do when they were big. + +"I think I want to be a doctor," Susie said. +Thomas thought for a minute. "I think I want to be a firefighter," he replied. + +Susie looked worried. "That will be a hard job!" she said. + +Thomas paused and thought. "It's okay, I can choose something else," he said. + +The friends talked and thought and chose other jobs they might like when they were older. Finally, Thomas chose to be an engineer and Susie chose to be a teacher. + +The friends smiled. They were happy that they had chosen their jobs. Then they went back to playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Louise. Louise loved animals very much and wanted to make sure they were all happy and healthy. + +One day, Louise found a bird in her garden, who looked very dirty and matted. Louise asked the bird, “What’s wrong?†+ +The bird looked up at Louise sadly and said, “I need a bath. I’m so mucky and itchy.†Louise knew exactly what to do. She fetched some shampoo and filled a bowl with warm water. She gently put the bird into the bowl and said, “Please don’t worry, I’ll get you all clean in no time.†+ +Louise gently washed and scrubbed the bird with the shampoo until he was completely clean and fluffy again. The bird thanked Louise, feeling much better. + +Louise smiled and said, “It was my pleasure, little bird. Now go and have fun!†+Once upon a time, there was a brave little lady. She had to manage the rare tasks that few others could. One day, she had to go to a far away place, so she packed her things and set out. + +On her way, she met a curious three year old child. The child asked her what she was doing. The brave little lady replied, "I have to manage some rare tasks!" The child was very interested and asked to come along on her mission. + +The brave little lady thought for a moment and smiled. “Well, if you manage to keep up, you can come along.†+ +The child smiled excitedly and the two of them continued walking together. They eventually managed to complete the rare tasks and found their way home, with the help of their new, brave little friend. +Once upon a time, there was a strong black bear called Ben. Ben like to explore the forest and make new friends. One day, he had ventured off for a long time and knew it was time to return home. He trundled back through the trees and came to a river. Suddenly there was a voice, “Hello, who are you?†+ +Ben looked around and saw the biggest fish he had ever seen. “My name is Ben. I am a black bear. I have been exploring and now I am returning homeâ€. + +The fish beamed. “You must be very strong to get all the way here. Would you like me to take you across the river so you can carry on with your journey?†he asked. + +Ben remembered his mother’s advice about being careful and decided that this was a safe request. “Yes please†he replied. + +The fish was a strong swimmer and was quickly able to take Ben to the other side of the river. Ben thanked the fish and his journey home began again. + +He looked back and waved at the fish, which made them both smile. Ben happily returned home safe that night! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to watch the butterflies in her backyard. She would sit and watch the beautiful colorful butterflies flutter around the garden. + +One day, she was watching the butterflies when suddenly they all flew away! Jane was very sad and determined to find them. She grabbed her backpack and set off to find them. + +On her journey, she spotted a bright red butterfly. She chased it through the fields until she arrived at a beautiful meadow. Jane smiled when she saw the butterflies that were all around her. + +She said to the closest butterfly, “It’s so safe here! This is a wonderful place for you to stay.†+ +The butterfly smiled and said, “Thank you for bringing us safely to this place. We are very grateful.†+ +Jane smiled and reached into her bag. She took out some butter and placed it on a nearby rock. She said, “I hope that this butter will help you stay safe in the meadow.†+ +The butterflies all flew down and began to enjoy the butter. Jane watched and smiled, knowing that she had helped the butterflies find a safe home. +Once upon a time, there lived a musician named Jack. His friends were always eager to listen to his music because his music sounded so good. + +One day, Jack was practicing at the park when he saw a little girl leaning against a tree. She seemed so happy and enthusiastic, her eyes lit up when she saw him. + +Jack asked the little girl, "What's your name?" + +The little girl said, "My name is Sylvia. I like your music, it sounds lovely." + +Jack was amazed. "Really? Do you want to learn how to make music?" he said. + +Sylvia smiled. "Yes, I do!" she said. + +Jack taught Sylvia how to play the piano. He was so patient and enthusiastic, and Sylvia enjoyed every minute of their lessons. Soon, she became as good as Jack. + +Now they play music together all of the time. Jack is always leaning forward to listen to Sylvia's beautiful tunes. They both love being musicians. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. He wanted to go to the sea, but he was too young to go by himself. + +He asked his mom, “Mommy, can I go to the sea?†+ +Mom said, “No, not yet. You need to be obedient.†+ +The little boy wanted to go so badly that he went anyway! When he arrived at the beach he saw a lot of people playing in the water. + +He wanted to join them. + +He asked an older boy, “Can I join?†+ +The older boy said, “Sure! The more, the merrier. Come on in!†+ +The little boy ran to the sea, splashing and jumping in the waves. He had a wonderful time, and when he was all done, he hugged the older boy, thanked him, and said goodbye. + +He went home happy and proud that he had been obedient and gone to the sea. +Mommy was having a busy day. She wanted to do the laundry. Daddy said, "Let me help you. I will make it go faster." Mommy agreed and they rolled up their sleeves. + +Mommy and Daddy worked hard. Soon the laundry was clean and it smelled good. Daddy said, "We were successful!" Mommy said, "Yes, we did a great job. Let's make sure to prevent the laundry from getting dirty again." + +Together they smiled and put the laundry away. They were so proud of their work. Then it was time to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to swing on her swing set in her backyard. Every day, Lucy would swing high and fast and have a great time. + +One day, Lucy's mom called to her. "Lucy, come here and swing for a little bit more," she said. +"Why, Mom?" asked Lucy. +"Because," answered Mom, "it's important to follow the laws. Laws keep us safe and reliable, and make sure we are always happy and healthy." + +Lucy couldn't wait to go back and swing some more. She jumped back on her swing and went higher and higher. As she looked up at the sky, Lucy thought to herself, "I'm glad there are laws to keep us safe and happy. I'm so glad I can swing!" +Molly and her mom were playing in the park. Mom had brought a furry blanket for them to sit on. As Molly looked around, she noticed something that made her curious. + +"Mom, what's that?" asked Molly, pointing at a big bottle of lotion. + +"That's lotion," Mom replied. "It keeps our skin soft." + +Molly wasn't sure she understood. "What's soft mean, Mom?" + +"It feels nice," Mother explained. "Like cuddling a furry toy." + +Molly smiled. Now she understood. Mom was right; lotion must be nice! +Danny was a three-year-old boy who loved playing outside. One hot day, he and his mom went to the nearby park. As they were walking, Danny found a skull. He was so excited and couldn't wait to show it to his mom. + +â€Mommy! Look what I found! It’s a skull," Danny said. + +His mom smiled and said, â€That’s great, Danny! Maybe you can put it in your treasure box.†+ Danny was so excited. He had never found a skull before. + +As they continued their walk, Danny saw a caterpillar. He bent down and said “Hi, caterpillar. How are you?†+ +The caterpillar didn’t respond. Danny started to get sad. He looked over at his mom and said, “I wish he could talk.†+ +His mom put a hand on his shoulder and said, “Don’t worry, Danny. He can’t, but you can hope. That’s when you really want something to happen, even if it’s unlikely.†+ +Danny smiled and hugged his mom. He took the skull and kept walking, filled with hope. +Once upon a time, there was a woman called Mrs Jones. Mrs Jones had a box full of different stamps. Each stamp was very special in its own way. One day Mrs Jones decided to take all the stamps and polish them. + +Mrs Jones said to herself, "I must polish all these stamps to make them look like new." +She picked up a cloth and started to rub each stamp until it was shiny and spotless. As she polished the different stamps she admired their beautiful patterns. + +Mrs Jones asked her daughter Molly, who was three years old, to help. Molly said, "Mummy, these stamps are so pretty. Can I help?" Mrs Jones laughed and said,"Yes, Molly, you can help me." + +Molly picked up a stamp and rubbed it gently with the cloth. She said, "Mummy, I like to make the stamps shine." + +Mrs Jones smiled. Together they polished each stamp until every stamp was as shiny as new. When they finished, Mrs Jones looked with pride at her beautiful stamps. She said to Molly,"Isn't this lovely, Molly? We have made these stamps shine." + +Molly looked at the stamps and nodded. She said,"All the stamps look different but they are all beautiful." + +Mrs Jones smiled and said, "Perfect! That's what I wanted." +Once upon a time, there was a birds who lived in the sky. The bird wanted to soar higher and higher. So one day the bird flew up, up and away. + +As the bird flew, it saw a castle, way up high. The bird thought it was so beautiful. The bird wanted to explore the castle, so it flew closer. + +But when the bird came near, it saw a fierce dragon guarding the castle. The bird was scared, but it was curious too. So it spoke to the dragon in a brave voice. + +"Can I explore your castle?" said the bird. + +The dragon smiled and said, "Yes, go ahead, explore away!" + +So the bird flew around the castle. It was so huge and so high. The bird soared around and around until it was time to go home. + +The bird thanked the dragon for the wonderful adventure. Then it flew away, back to its home in the sky. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy who had a bicycle. He called his bicycle "Froggy". Every evening, he would take a ride around the park. + +One evening, when it was dry outside, the little boy was riding Froggy and came across a lady. + +"Hi there!" said the lady. + +"Hello!" said the little boy, surprised. + +"What's your name?" asked the lady. + +"I'm Tommy," said the little boy. + +"That's a nice name," said the lady. + +They talked for a few moments about the dry day and about Froggy. + +"Well, it was nice to meet you, Tommy," said the lady. + +"You too," said Tommy. + +The lady waved goodbye and Tommy went back to riding Froggy around the park. He was so happy to have a bicycle! +Once upon a time there was a long, deep pit. It was so long and deep that no one quite knew how far down it went, and it was so dark that no one ever tried to find out. + +One day, a small child named Bella came across the pit. "What is this?" she asked, wide-eyed and curious. + +"It's a pit," her mother said. +"And it's mine," she added, scooping Bella up in her arms. + +Bella smiled. "It belongs to me?" + +"Yes," her mother said. "You belong here too." + +Bella was so happy and proud. She felt like she finally belonged. She could spend hours playing in the long and deep pit, and her mother would sit close by and watch her. + +Bella knew she was part of something special now, and she was also part of something that was just as deep and long as the pit itself. She belonged! +Once upon a time, there was a pretty day. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. + +Two friends were walking through the park together. One of them said, “Let’s fill up this day with fun!†+ +The other friend smiled and said, “Yes! Let’s do it.†+ +So they went around the park, playing games and making funny faces. They ran around and laughed, and their day was filled with joy. + +When the day was done, they lay down in the grass and looked up at the sky. They saw the pretty stars twinkling and said, “Today was a great day!†+Once upon a time, there was a cool rock. It hopped from place to place and followed the sun. One day, it jumped up onto a huge wall. There were weird plants growing out of it, kind of like a garden wall. + +The rock got curious, so it tiptoed closer. Then it noticed a small hole in the wall. It snuck through the hole and ended up in a strange and unusual garden. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Hello! What are you doing here?" + +The rock said, "I'm just exploring. Hi, who are you?" + +"I'm the friendly gardener," said the voice. "Come on in and we can rock together!" + +So the rock and the gardener rocked together in the garden, hopping and playing until the sun went down. Then, the rock jumped back out of the hole and continued on its journey. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable crab named Bob. Bob loved to joke and make others laugh. + +One day, Bob saw a fish swimming nearby. He swam up to the fish and said, “Hi!†+ +The fish looked at him and said, “Why are you so happy?†+ +Bob laughed and said, “I like to joke!†+ +The fish said, “Do you have any good jokes?†+ +Bob thought for a moment and then said, “Why did the crab go to the dance?†+ +The fish was puzzled and asked, “Why?†+ +Bob giggled and said, “He wanted to shell-ebrate!†+ +The fish couldn't help but laugh. He said, “That's a good one!†+ +Bob was so happy to know that he could make others laugh. From then on, he made it his mission to joke with everyone he saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very cheerful and liked to play all day. One day his Mommy said, "Let's go to the store today and get some food to make for dinner." + +The boy went and looked around the store. He saw many interesting things on the shelves, but then he saw something even better. It was sausages! The boy's eyes lit up and he asked his Mommy if he could get some. She said, "Yes, of course." + +The boy was so happy that he got the sausages that he skipped all the way home. When they got home, his Mommy said, "We have to study for a few hours before dinner can be made." + +The boy was sad because he wanted to play, but he knew that he had to study too. So, he agreed to do his homework. He worked hard and soon he was done. + +When his Mommy checked his work, she was so happy and said, "You did a great job studying. Now let's have dinner!" + +The boy was so happy that he had done his work that he smiled large and ate the sausages with extra gusto. He was so thankful for all the good food he had! +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl who loved to draw. Every day she would take her crayons out and draw pictures in her room. One day she decided she wanted to make an extra special picture. She took out all her colours, and started to draw a rainbow. + +She worked for a long time until finally she finished the colourful rainbow. She was so proud of her finished picture! She jumped up and shouted, "I did it!" + +Her friend heard from across the room, and said, "Wow, that looks very smooth!" The girl smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +The girl was feeling very thirsty after completing her picture, so she opened the fridge and took out a bottle of juice. She took a big sip and said, "Ah, that was so good, now I can finish my picture!" + +The girl went back to her room and finished her picture. She was so happy and proud. Her friend came in and said, "Wow, that looks really smooth!" + +The girl smiled and said, "Yes it does! I am so proud I completed it!" + +The girl and her friend drank their juice and admired the smooth rainbow. They smiled and laughed, feeling very happy and proud of their work. +Danny was a very competitive kid. He wanted to win his race more than anything. Every day he practiced running. He wanted to make sure he was flexible and fast. + +One day, Danny saw a trophy from across the room. It sparkled in the light, as it was made of gold. He was so excited to win it. + +Danny gathered up to courage to ask his mom. "Mommy, can I have that trophy?" + +"Sure, Danny," his mom said. "But first you need to win the race." + +Danny felt confident and puffed out his chest. "I will win it, Mom. I promise!" + +On the day of the race, Danny was ready to win. He crouched down and waited for the starting whistle. The whistle blew, and he was off. He ran faster than he had ever run before. After what felt like forever, he crossed the finish line. He looked back to see that he had won! + +Danny was so happy. His mom gave him a big hug and lifted him up in the air. He was given an awesome trophy for his win. He was so proud of himself. + +Danny sat the trophy on the shelf in his bedroom. From that day forward, he was always ready to win and showed everyone his flexible moves. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He had a brown mitten. He liked to touch it very much. + +One day, Sam went to the park with his mom. He saw a puppy in the grass and he went to touch it. + +"Be careful, Sam," said his mom. "That puppy is a little scared. You should be gentle." + +Sam was very careful. He reached out with his brown mitten and he touched the puppy gently. The puppy didn't run away. Instead it wagged its tail and licked Sam's mitten. + +Sam and his mom smiled at each other. Then they continued on their way. Sam kept his brown mitten close by, so that he could touch the puppy again if he wanted to. +Once there was a small elephant in the jungle. He was the tiniest elephant in the whole forest. + +One day, he was walking around the forest and saw a trunk. The elephant was very curious and he wanted to know what was inside. He pointed at the trunk and said, “What’s that?†+ +An old monkey sitting on a tree nearby smiled and said, “That’s a trunk. You can keep your things inside it.†+ +The elephant was very excited. He said, “Will you help me open it?†The monkey nodded and they opened the trunk together. Inside, the trunk was filled with colorful pieces of paper. + +“What’s this?†asked the elephant. + +The monkey smiled and said, “These are called drawings. You can draw something beautiful on these if you want.†+ +The elephant was very happy. He said, “Thank you for showing me all these things. I will go and draw something small now.†+ +And with that, the elephant went off happily to draw something small. +One day, Mommy had a surprise. She gave Mike a special blanket with pictures of animals on it. He saw a tiger, a monkey and a pig! He loved it so much! + +Mommy said, “It’s time to clean up!†+ +Mike got his bucket full of water and his cloth. He started to clean the animals. But then he saw something dark on the blanket. It was ink from his pen. + +He asked, “What is this dark stuff, Mommy?†+ +“That’s ink,†said Mommy. + +Mike cleaned the ink away. Then he looked at the blanket and saw the beautiful animals again. He smiled and said, “It looks nice Mommy!†+Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. He loved to play outside and explore the world. + +One day, Tom saw a big new box in the park. He ran over to the box, curious to find out what was inside. He noticed a red button on the top of the box. Tom pressed the button and heard a ringing noise. He jumped back, startled by the sound. + +Tom looked around and saw a lady coming towards him. The lady smiled and said, "Hello, Tom. Would you like to help me open this box?" Tom nodded eagerly and the lady showed him how to open the box. + +Inside the box, there was a brand new bike. Tom was so excited to see it and he couldn't wait to go for a ride. + +The lady smiled at him and said, "I'm glad you like it. I found it in the park, but it must belong to someone. Let's leave it here until we can find the owner, ok?" + +Tom nodded in agreement. After all, it wasn't nice to take something that wasn't his. He and the lady left the box with the new bike inside. +One day, Mommy and Daddy took a walk. They wanted to get some fresh air. + +On their way, they saw a big truck. It looked very heavy! + +"Can you help us lift the TV from the truck?" Daddy asked the truck driver. + +The truck driver smiled. He was very strong. He lifted the TV out of the truck. + +Just then, they noticed a little girl. She was very quiet, and she was wearing very large earphones. + +"Hi," said Daddy. "What's your name?" + +The little girl smiled. "My name is Abi," she said. + +"Are you deaf?" asked Mommy. + +Abi nodded her head. + +Mommy smiled. "That's OK," she said. "We can still be friends." She leaned in and gave Abi a hug. + +Abi hugged Mommy back. She was so happy to have made new friends. +Once upon a time there was a person. He was feeling very lucky. He decided to prepare something special. He went to the kitchen and opened the cupboard. Suddenly he heard a noise. + +He looked around and saw a little mouse. The mouse looked at him and said, "What are you preparing?" + +The person smiled and said, "I am preparing a surprise for my friends." The mouse sighed and said, "That sounds nice. Can I help?" + +The person smiled again and said, "Yes, of course you can help." + +The person and the mouse started to prepare the surprise. When they finished, they were both very happy. The person thanked the mouse and said goodbye. + +The mouse smiled and waved goodbye. He was so lucky to have a kind person around. +Once there was a boy who had a parrot. The parrot was very bright and colorful.The boy was very fond of his parrot and they were always together. + +One day, the boy asked his mum, "Can I lend my parrot to my friend?" His mum nodded and said, "Yes, of course you can." + +The boy was so excited, he went to his friend's house right away. He knocked on the door and said, "I brought my parrot to lend to you!" His friend opened the door and said, "That's great! We will have lots of fun together." + +The two friends played with the parrot, teaching him new tricks and singing songs. As night fell, the boy smiled and said, "Thank you for lending me your parrot. I had a great time!" + +"Thank you for bringing him," replied his friend. They hugged and the boy waved goodbye. He was very happy to have his bright and colourful parrot back. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who lived in a little house. She had many friends who would come to visit and they were all very happy there. + +One day, the rabbit was feeling a bit lonely. She decided to take a hop around the garden to explore. As she hopped along, she saw a big house. She went up and knocked on the door. + +A polite dog answered and greeted the rabbit warmly. She asked if she could come inside and the dog said "Yes, of course!". The rabbit hopped in and the two of them played together all day. + +At the end of the day, the rabbit thanked the dog for being so polite and the two said their goodbyes. The rabbit hopped back to her little house feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mandy. She was three years old. One day Mandy saw a black bird in the garden. She had never seen a black bird before and she went up to it. She asked, "What are you doing here?" + +The black bird replied, "I'm looking for food." + +But the bird only found bad food, like old leaves and broken nuts. Mandy didn't want the bird to have bad food, so she decided to help. She went inside and fetched some of her own food and gave it to the bird. + +The bird was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mandy. You have been very kind." + +Mandy gave the bird some more food each day, so the black bird was very happy in Mandy's garden. +Mama and Papa were walking through the woods. Suddenly, they saw a small cave with a big bear inside. Papa was scared, but mama said she knew what to do. She took out a bag of honey and walked over to the bear. + +Mama said to the bear, "I want to teach you something special. Will you eat this honey?" + +The bear looked up and said, "Yes, I will eat it!" + +So Mama began to teach the bear about how to be kind and gentle. She showed him how to be gentle with his paws and how to soften his voice. + +But the bear didn't like having to learn something new. He found it too hard and so he got angry. He started to make a harsh noise and made Mama scared. + +Quickly, Papa stepped in and said, "It's okay, big bear! Mama just wants to teach you something to make you feel better. You don't have to be so harsh." + +The bear listened to Papa and calmed down. Then he smiled and said, "Okay, I will try to be gentle. Can I have some more honey now?" + +Mama and Papa laughed and said, "Yes, you can have all the honey you want." So the bear happily ate the honey and started to learn the lessons that Mama was teaching him. +Once there was a small boy named Jack. One day Jack was playing in the sand with his friends outside when suddenly his nose started to tickle. He tried to stop the tickle, but it wouldn't go away. + +"Uh oh," said Jack. His friends came to ask him was wrong. + +"I am sneezing," Jack explained. + +Jack's friends all said "bless you" and then one of them ran off and came back with some special powder. + +"Here you go, Jack," his friend said. "This will make you feel better." + +Jack sniffed the special powder, feeling uncomfortable at first, but then his sneezing stopped. + +"Thanks," said Jack. "That powder really helped." + +So now every time Jack's nose gets the tickles, he knows that the special powder will make him feel just fine. +One day, a little girl named Molly was playing in her garden. She wanted to catch some bugs, so she asked her mom for a net. + +"Here you go," said her mum, handing Molly a net. It was delicate, so she was extra careful with it. + +Molly ran around the garden, looking for some bugs. Sure enough, she soon saw a beautiful butterfly. She held the net up really carefully and the butterfly soon got caught. + +"Good job," said her mom with a smile. + +Molly was so excited. She was so happy to have yielded her first bug. + +The End +Fred and Lucy were two little kids. They each had a toy car and wanted to do something fun. + +"Let's make oil for our cars," Fred said. +"Okay," Lucy replied. + +So they got a bowl and some kitchen oil. They poured the oil into the bowl and mixed it together. + +"Look at this," Fred said. "This is oil." +"Wow," Lucy said. + +Next, they each took a spoonful of oil and rubbed it on their cars. It made them glisten and shine! + +"I'm so proud of this," Fred said. +"Me too," Lucy said. + +But then something happened. Fred mixed too much oil and made a big mess. He felt ashamed. + +"It's alright," Lucy said. "We can do it again." + +So they each took a cloth and cleaned up the mess. Then they mixed the oil again and this time it was perfect! + +"Our cars look wonderful," Fred said. +"I'm so proud," said Lucy. + +Fred and Lucy had a lot of fun making oil for their cars. They learned that mistakes are okay and that sometimes it takes more than one try to do something well. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was only three years old, but already loved to explore. + +One day she wanted to find something. She wanted to find something special and fun. So she went out with her mommy to look for it. + +They looked and looked, around the house and down the street. Finally, they found it! It was a shower for Lucy. It was big and shiny, and very attractive. + +Mommy said, "Look! We found a shower for you! Would you like to play with it?" Lucy was so happy and she said, "Yes, please!" + +So Mommy and Lucy went to the shower and played together. They used their imagination and lots of pretend water made with their hands. It was so much fun. + +They played and played until they were both tired and then they went home. Lucy was so proud she had found something so fun and special. +Susie and her mom went for a walk in the park one sunny day. Susie loved being outside and feeling the warm breeze against her face. She skipped ahead and saw a big oak tree with a shade underneath it. Susie was so excited that she ran to the shade and asked her mom if they could stay there. + +"Of course!" her mom said, smiling. + +Susie sighed with happiness, hopped onto the grass, and stretched out on her back. She looked up at the sky, which was bright blue and dotted with fluffy white clouds. Susie smiled and for a moment she felt so peaceful, like the world was a million miles away. + +Suddenly, Susie heard some laughter coming from a distant corner of the park. She sat up and looked around, but couldn't see anyone. + +"Mom, what's that sound?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled. "That's the sound of children playing. Can you hear them?" + +Susie giggled, feeling excited that there were other kids around. She kept looking, but all she could see was the shade of the tree. + +"Maybe they're too far away," Susie said, sighing. + +"Yes, I think they must be," her mom said. + +Susie smiled and lay back down with a contented sigh. She was happy to have the shade to herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Meg. She was only three-years-old and loved playing with clay. Every day Meg would go to the park and play with her clay. + +One day, Meg's best friend Mia came to the park to play too. Mia had brought some sparkly clay for them to play with. + +Mia asked Meg, "What do you want to make with it?" + +"I want to make a castle!" said Meg. + +Mia smiled. "That sounds easy. Let's make it together." + +So they got to work. They created towers and doors, and happily laughed and chatted together. + +Soon it was time to go home. Meg hugged Mia goodbye and said, "I'm going to miss you." + +Mia hugged Meg back and said, "I'm going to miss you too." +Molly and Jake were best friends. Everywhere Molly went, Jake went too. One afternoon, Molly and Jake were walking in the west. They saw a beautiful tree. + +Molly said, "Oh look, Jake! That tree is so good." + +Jake replied with a smile, "Yes, Molly! Let's go snap off some leaves." + +So they raced to the tree. Molly was faster than Jake, but he was still catching up. + +When they got to the tree, Molly reached up and snapped off a leaf. Jake did the same and both of them laughed. Then they held hands and continued walking west until they found a pond. + +They threw the leaves in the pond and watched them float away. Molly said, "That was good, Jake!" + +Jake smiled, "Let's do it again!" +So they did, and it was even better than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, Lucy was playing in the dark all by herself. Suddenly, she sneezed. + +"Oh wow!" She cried. + +Lucy looked around, but there was nobody around. She was all alone in the dark. She started to get a bit scared. Then, just as she began to feel scared, a voice came from the shadows. + +"Who sneezed?" It asked. + +Lucy froze. She was wondering who it could be. Then, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was a big, friendly monster. + +"Goodness me!" The monster said. "What a loud sneeze!" + +Lucy was so relieved to see the monster. She was no longer scared. + +"It was me," Lucy said and smiled. + +The monster laughed and said, "That was a big sneeze! I'm sure you'll feel better in no time." + +"Thank you," said Lucy. + +The monster smiled and said, "It's time to go now. Have a good day!" + +And with that, the monster disappeared into the darkness. Lucy said goodbye and went home feeling happy. She had made a new friend in the dark! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. Every day, Sally would go to the park to play. + +One day, Sally noticed something strange in the park. There was a funny looking monster! + +Sally ran up to the strange looking monster and said, "Hello! Who are you?" +The monster said, "I'm Hugo! I can perform lots of tricks! Would you like to see?" + +Sally said, "Yes please!" +Hugo the monster bounced, jumped and twirled. Sally was amazed by his tricks! + +Sally laughed and said, "You are so healthy and strong!" +Hugo smiled and said, "Yes, and I can keep performing for years to come! So don't worry, I'll always be here for you to watch!" + +Sally and Hugo the monster became the best of friends. Every time Sally came to the park, Hugo was there to perform for her. They laughed and played together all day long. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to play with his toys outside his house. One day he went for a walk in the woods and saw a white rabbit. + +Tom said to the rabbit, "Hi, Rabbit. What are you doing out here?" + +The rabbit said, "I am waiting for something to change." + +Tom felt uncomfortable, so he asked the rabbit, "What do you mean by change?" + +"Well, I am waiting for something to turn into something else," the rabbit said. + +Tom thought for a moment and then said, "Is change like when night turns into day?" + +The rabbit smiled and said, "That is one way to think of it. Change happens all the time. It makes the world an interesting place to explore." + +Tom thanked the rabbit for the lesson and happily said goodbye. He felt better understanding a bit about change. As he continued on his walk, he looked forward to more of life's changes. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Stella. She was ready to go fishing with her dad. He grabbed a rod and winked at Stella. + +Stella was excited. "Do I get to squeeze the rod?" she asked. + +"Yes, of course!" Dad said. + +So they ventured off to the lake. Dad showed Stella how to squeeze the rod when a fish bit and how to reel it in. Stella sneezed with joy as she caught her first fish. + +The day was so much fun, Stella and Dad laughed and hugged each other as they were ready to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She was only three years old and she was marching through a beautiful forest. As she marched, she saw a big green bush. + +Molly approached the bush and said, "Hello Bush!" But the bush did not answer. + +Then, Molly heard a voice coming from the bush. It said, "Why hello there, Molly. Why are you marching by my bush?" + +Molly replied, "I'm marching to find fun things! Will you come with me?" + +The bush said, "Yes, I will come with you! Let's march together." + +So Molly and the bush marched through the forest, along a big river and under a bridge. Molly and the bush had a great time marching together. + +When they were finished, they said goodbye, and Molly went home. She was very happy. +Harry was a very intelligent bear. He was always looking for things to explore and always had a fun idea to try. + +One day, Harry was out for a walk when he saw something small and black hopping towards him. He was excited to see what it was and he got closer to see it better. + +He could see that it was a robin! It looked so scared, its whole body was trembling. + +He got a little closer to see what was wrong and said in a gentle voice, "Hi there! What's the matter?" + +The robin looked even more scared, but then answered back, "I'm lost and don't know my way home!" + +Harry wanted to help the robin, so he said, "It's okay, I'll help you find your way home. Follow me!" + +They spent the whole day walking and flying home, until they got to the robin's nest. The robin was so happy and shouted, "Thank you so much, Harry!" + +Harry smiled and said, "You're welcome, now go and get some rest!". + +Then he waved goodbye and started walking back home, feeling proud and happy for helping the lost robin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maya. She loved to play with her new rope. Her rope was long and red, and she was very happy when she had it. + +One day, Maya went to play in the park with her rope. She had lots of fun with it and swinged back and forth. Suddenly, her rope disappeared! Maya had no idea where it went. + +Maya started to cry and asked her mom, "Where’s my rope? Can you help me find it?â€. + +Her mom told her, “Don’t worry sweetie. Maybe someone else found it and is playing with it now. Let’s find another rope that is available so we can still have lots of fun.†+ +And that’s what they did. They bought a new rope and Maya was happy again. She played with it every day and laughed and smiled. The new rope was long and pink and was the perfect fit for Maya! +Jimmy was walking to the grocery store with his mom. He was excited to go pick up some yummy treats. As they stepped inside, Jimmy was greeted by the friendly cashier. "Hello there," she said in a polite voice. + +Jimmy smiled at the cashier and said, "Hi!" He looked around the store and saw lots of food. He asked his mom if he could pick out a snack. She said yes and pointed to the shelves. + +Jimmy scanned the shelves and picked out an apple and a bag of chips. After mom paid for the items and put them in her bag, it was time to go. But before they left the store, Jimmy noticed something else he wanted. He asked his mom if he could get a candy bar and she said no. + +Jimmy started to get upset and his mom said, "Let's go and get some ice cream after we shut the grocery." Jimmy's eyes lit up and he agreed to leave. He gave the cashier one last polite wave before walking out the door. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was very excited because today he was going to build a house. He had some wood and some bricks and he decided to start building. + +He was working hard and trying his best, but he found it very hard. He kept making mistakes, but he kept trying. + +Suddenly he heard his mom's voice: "Jack, it's dinnertime! Let's go eat some beef!". + +Jack was ashamed that he hadn't finished building the house, so he said, "No, I don't want to eat. I want to build my house first." + +But his mom said, "You have worked very hard and you have done your best. Let's eat something and then you can come back and keep building!" + +Jack was happy that his mom believed in him, so he agreed and they went to eat. After they were done Jack eagerly went back to his house and finished building it. He was proud of himself and couldn't wait to show it to his mom. + +The end. +Molly was so happy. She had a beautiful new sister. Molly couldn't wait to give her a big hug. She walked up to her sister and said: + +"Hi, my name is Molly. What's yours ?" + +Her sister smiled and said, "My name is Clara. Hi Molly!" + +Molly felt so excited. She asked her sister if she wanted to play. Clara said yes and the two sisters began to play. They laughed, sang and had fun all day. + +At night, Molly and Clara cuddled in bed. Molly felt so happy and peaceful that she didn't want to sleep. Instead she looked at Clara and said, + +"You're so beautiful, Clara." + +Clara smiled and said, "You're beautiful too, Molly!" +Once upon a time there was a little bear who lived in a forest. He was a very shy bear and kept to himself. But one day, he decided to go explore the world! So he packed his things and off he went. + +He was walking for a long time until he came across a big open stage. He noticed lots of animals staring at him so he started to feel very shy and started to go back. + +But then he heard a voice behind him. He turned around and saw a friendly rabbit who shouted, "Hi there! Where are you going?" + +The little bear replied with a faint voice, "I was just about to go home". + +"No, no," the rabbit said, "you must stay awake and explore this wonderful stage". + +The little bear liked the idea and so he stayed and explored the stage. He found lots of new things and he even made some friends. He learned that there was nothing to be shy about! + +The little bear lived happily ever after! The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Tilly and Timmy. They decided to number the trees in their backyard. They each began counting from one. + +Tilly said to Timmy, "This number story is sad. All the trees look the same, so I don't know where to start." + +Timmy replied, "We can start with the first tree and move our way up. That would make it very easy!" + +So Tilly and Timmy started counting the trees. They counted to ten, then twenty, then fifty. Eventually they counted one hundred trees. When they finished they both smiled and hugged each other. + +The two friends had a wonderful time counting the trees in the yard. And their number story has a happy ending! +Once upon a time, there was a big house that had grown cold. Everywhere was cold, and the house was so cold that the people living inside couldn't sleep at night. They had to sit around in blankets to keep warm. + +One day, the family asked a mechanic to come and restore the heat. He looked all over the house, but the heat was gone. The family was feeling very cold. + +The mechanic frowned and said, "It looks like your heat source has completely disappeared. That's really disgusting!" + +The family gasped, but then the mechanic brightened. "There's still hope!" he exclaimed. "I can restore the heat for you if you give me some tools to work with." + +The family was very excited, and they gave the mechanic what he needed. He got to work and after a few hours he was able to restore the heat in the house. + +The whole family cheered for joy. Finally, they could be warm again in their big house. +Jill and her mom were talking. "Mom, what is that?" Jill asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's an alligator, Jill." + +"What does it do?" Jill said. + +"Well," her mom said, "alligators live in dark water and eat lots of different things." + +Jill was excited. "Can we discuss it?" she asked. + +Her mom laughed. "Sure," she said. "Alligators are big and strong, and they can be dangerous. But they also help keep the swamp clean." + +Jill thought about it. "Wow," she said. "Alligators are really cool." + +Her mom smiled. "Yes they are. Now let's go on our walk." + +And off they went, hand in hand, discussing alligators in the bright sunshine. +Piper loved to observe the winter. She was always glad to see it come. She loved the crunch of the snow, the sparkle of the frost and the sound of icicles dripping from the roof of their house. + +One day, Piper went outside to play in the winter. She saw a group of birds having a party in a nearby tree. She watched them twitter and hop from branch to branch. + +"What a nice party," Piper said. + +But, the birds were not having a party at all. The birds were looking for food in the winter. + +"Oh," Piper said. "I see. You're looking for food in the winter." + +The birds chirped and flew away. Piper looked around and saw that there was still a lot to observe in the winter. She felt very glad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom, who was so excited to kick his new ball. He bounced it up and down and spun it around! + +"Let's go home," said Tom to his friends. "We can kick the ball there!" + +So, Tom and his friends ran home, excitedly kicking the new ball. They played and laughed and kicked the ball until it was dark. + +When they arrived, Tom's friends said goodbye and wished him a good night. Then, Tom went inside his house and kicked off his shoes. Finally, he put the ball away and went to bed, dreaming about the fun he had kicking his new ball. +One Wednesday, Mommy and little Mike went for a walk. They wanted to pick some flowers. + +"Wow," said Mike, "so many flowers. It looks easy to pick the ones we want." + +Mommy smiled. "Yes, it does look easy," she said. + +Mike skipped along, looking for the perfect flowers to pick. He picked yellow ones, pink ones and purple ones. Mommy watched as he ran around, picking all sorts of beautiful flowers. + +At last, he was done. The basket was overflowing with colorful blooms. + +"We did it!" Mike said, grinning. + +Mommy laughed. "Yes, we did! Let's go home and put these in some vases." + +And so they did. Mike couldn't wait to show Daddy all the pretty flowers he had picked. +Once there was a dog named Max. He lived in a big house with a family who loved him very much. + +One day, Max was feeling sad. He wasn't barking or playing anymore. His family asked what was wrong, but he just barked and whined. + +His family decided to take him to the veterinarian. They packed up their things and zipped away in the car. + +The vet said something was wrong. He looked Max in the eyes. Then he saw something hidden deep in Max's fur. He checked it with his special tools and found a bone! + +Max had been hiding his bone from the other dogs. Now that it was gone he was happy again. He barked, zipped around the room, and wagged his tail. + +"See," the vet said, "Max is feeling better already!" +One day, Betty was playing with her friends on the playground. She was very gifted and could climb higher than anyone else in her class. But this time, she climbed too high. She could see the top of the highest slide from there! + +"Betty, be careful!" warned her friend. + +Betty thought she could do it, but suddenly she slipped and started to fall. + +"Sharp!" everyone shouted. + +Betty was scared, but luckily she was able to grab the tree branch and hold on tight. + +"Are you OK?" asked her friend. + +Betty nodded and smiled. "I'm fine," she said. + +Her friends all cheered for her, and everyone was glad that Betty was safe. From then on, Betty was more careful and she never tried to climb so high again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to design things. She was always drawing pictures, playing with playdough and making things out of Lego. + +One day, Daisy asked her mum, “Mum, can I design something?†+ +Mum replied, “Of course you can, Daisy! What would you like to design?†+ +Daisy said, “A wheat field!†+ +Mum said, “That’s a wonderful idea! You can use paint, paper and pieces of string to design a wheat field.†+ +So Daisy began to work. She cut out pieces of yellow and green paper, drew a big blue sky, and painted some sleepy sheep in the background. + +When Daisy finished her wheat field, her mum said, “It’s beautiful, Daisy! You did a really good job.†+ +Daisy was so proud. She was glad that she had designed her own wheat field. +Once upon a time there was a rich lake. The water sparkled and shone in the bright sun. Little fish splashed and darted through the waves and birds sang in the trees. + +One day a magical duck came to the lake. He was a special kind of duck who could make things vanish. He flew around the lake looking for something special to make vanish. + +Suddenly he saw a little girl playing near the lake. He flew down and asked her, "Do you want me to make something vanish?" + +The little girl stopped and thought for a moment. She said, "Yes, I want to see something vanish. Could you make the lake vanish?" + +The magical duck smiled. He spread out his wings and flapped them twice. The lake began to shrink and then it was gone! + +The little girl was surprised. She looked around for the lake, but it had vanished - just like the duck said it would. + +The magical duck flew away, vanishing into the sky. The little girl never forgot her magical day at the lake. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tim. Tim was only three and always wanted to play. Today he wanted to play with his toy car. + +Tim went to his toy box to get the car but it wasn’t there. He called out to his mom, "Mom, my car is gone!" + +Mom looked in the toy box and said,â€Don’t worry, Tim. I know where it is. I saw your car near the metal fence in the garden. Let’s go outside to look for it†+ +Tim was scared to go outside. He didn’t know the fence yet. He asked,â€What is metal?" + +Mom said, “Metal is very strong and shiny. Trust me, it is safe to go out there.†+ +Tim and Mom went outside, and there was the car near the metal fence. Tim was happy. The metal was warm in the sun and it felt nice. He trusted Mom and was glad he went outside to find his car. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a generous lawyer. He liked to help people who were in trouble. Every day he went to work and solved people’s problems. + +One day, a little girl came to the lawyer’s office. She was sad and needed help. The lawyer was kind. He asked her what was wrong. + +The girl said: “My parents don’t love each other anymore. They are going to part. I don’t know what to do.†+ +The lawyer was generous. He understood her sadness and decided to help. He gave the girl advice and soon things were better. Finally they said goodbye and the girl went home, happy again. + +Thanks to the generous lawyer, the little girl’s problem was solved. And everyone lived happily ever after! +Once there was a little girl named Sam who loved to spin. She spun around, around and around until she got so dizzy she had to sit down. One day she was spinning and spinning when all of a sudden she heard a loud alarm. It was a black alarm, the kind she had never seen before. She was scared and ran to her mom. + +“Mom, what is that noise?†she asked. + +“That’s the fire alarm, sweetheart. We have to get out of the house right away.†+ +So Sam and her mom ran out of the house, grabbed Sam’s favorite toy, and ran away from the loud buzzing. After a few minutes, the firemen arrived and put out the flames, but the black alarm was still ringing. + +The firefighters cheered as the ringing of the black alarm finally faded away. Sam and her mom were so relieved! From that day on, Sam made sure to be extra careful when she was spinning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was very excited because it was Wednesday. She had been counting down the days until Wednesday and wanted to make it a special one. + +Jane thought to herself and came up with the perfect plan. She was going to save the day by helping others in need. She put on her shoes and ran to her backyard. + +When she arrived, she saw a baby bird that had fallen out of its nest. Jane got to work right away and scooped it up. She was careful not to hurt the baby bird as she moved it to its nest. + +Jane felt proud that she was able to save the baby bird. She looked around for the next thing to save. Her eyes fell on a butterfly stuck in a spider web. + +Jane thought it would be easy to rescue, so she took a stick and carefully freed the butterfly from the web. Then she watched as the butterfly flew to safety. + +“Woo hoo,†Jane cheered. “I saved Wednesday!†+Once there was a little girl called Grace. She was very curious and loved to explore things. One day she was zooming around the kitchen when she suddenly stopped at the toaster. She had never seen something like this before and wanted to find out what it was. + +Grace looked at her mum and said: "Mum, what's this?" + +Mum smiled at her and said: "This is a toaster, it's what we use to make toast". + +Grace was fascinated and asked: "Can I see how it works?" + +Mum said yes and showed her how to use the toaster. She put in a piece of bread and pressed the button. + +Grace watched as the bread went down and heated up. After a few minutes, it popped back up and mum took it out. She spread butter and jam on the toast and gave it to Grace to try. + +Grace took a bite and said: "Yum! This toast is super fast and delicious!" + +Mum laughed and said: "Yes, that's the power of the toaster!" +Once upon a time, there was a tiny bird named Peter. Peter flitted around the sky with his wings. One day, his wings began to feel tired and so he decided to take a rest. Peter flew down and perched on a tree. + +He looked around and saw a larger bird sitting on a branch not too far away. Peter said "Hi!" to the bigger bird. + +"Hi!" replied the bird. It asked Peter why he was resting. + +Peter told the bird that his wings felt fit, but very tired and he needed to rest them. + +The bird replied "I understand. Resting your wings is very important. I fly a lot too and need to make sure my wings are fit and rested." + +Peter thanked the bird for the advice and decided to take a few more rests over the next few days. + +With all the rest, Peter's wings felt strong and fit again and he was able to fly around the sky, feeling happy and cheerful. +Once there was a little boy named Mark. Mark had a special friend - a little girl named Jane. Whenever Mark would see Jane, he would always tease her and call her names, but Jane never got mad. + +One day, Mark and Jane went to the store together. Jane was really excited to buy a cauliflower. She thought it was really funny and it made her giggle. Mark teased her, but she just laughed. + +The next day, Mark and Jane made a tidy little fort with the cauliflower. They used the leaves and some apples from the kitchen. They were both so excited to play in their fort. + +Mark and Jane played for hours and had lots of fun. When it was time to go, Jane gave Mark a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me make our fort, Mark. I had a really great time today." Mark smiled, feeling happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to go for walks in the park. But one day, it was raining, so she stayed inside and was very sad. + +"I can't go to the park today," she said, her voice sounding sorry. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from outside. + +"It's okay," said the voice. "I can take you somewhere even better." + +The girl stepped outside and saw a giant round balloon. A man was standing by it and said, "Come with me, I will take you on an adventure!" + +"Yay!" the girl cried. + +The man grabbed her hand, and they climbed into the balloon. The balloon rose in the sky and the girl saw buildings, rivers and more far below. She looked up, and saw the sun and the moon, and smiled. + +The journey was wonderful and soon it was time to head back down to earth. As the balloon slowly descended, the man said, "Thank you for coming with me. You made my day a little brighter." + +The little girl thanked the man, and they said goodbye. She watched as the balloon disappeared into the evening sky. She waved goodbye, and smiled. She had had an amazing day and she couldn't wait to tell her mom all about it. +Mommy hugged Timmy tight as she rocked him in her arms. He was so excited to be so close to her. Mommy sang a soft song and Timmy smiled. + +"Hi Mommy," Timmy said, feeling bashful. + +"Hi sweetheart," Mommy said with a loving smile. "Are you ready to have some fun?" + +Timmy nodded eagerly. "Yes, I am!" + +So Mommy and Timmy rocked in her chair together. Mommy sang a little louder this time, and soon they were both singing and swaying together. Timmy giggled and clapped his hands in joy. + +He felt so happy and safe with his mom. They rocked until the sun dropped beneath the horizon and the stars were twinkling in the night sky. Timmy snuggled into Mommy's arms, feeling content and calm. + +Mommy kissed his forehead, gave him one final squeeze, and softly said, "Goodnight, my shy little boy." +Once upon a time there was a mommy, a daddy and a tiny baby. They went on a big long drive but then the car got stuck. Mommy and Daddy started to worry, but the baby laughed. + +Daddy looked at the car and said, "Mommy, something is wrong with the side of our car!" +Mommy said, "Oh no, that's really stupid!" + +The baby started to laugh louder and Daddy said, "Well, tiny baby, why are you laughing?" +The baby smiled and said, "It's ok Daddy. It's just a little worry. We can fix it!" + +Mommy smiled and Daddy said, "That's right, little one. We can fix it bu we should go find help first." + +So, together, Mommy and Daddy and the tiny baby went to find somebody to help them. And luckily, with the help from a kind person, they fixed the car and drove off happily to their destination. + +The End! +Once upon a time there was a rabbit called Pat. Pat always liked to take a nap. He found the sound of grass rustling and birds chirping very soothing. + +One day, Pat was taking his usual nap when he heard a very rough sound. He opened his eyes to find a dog standing right next to him. + +Pat said, "What are you doing here?". + +The dog replied, "I'm just here to say hi. I heard such a soft sound and wanted to see who was snoozing". + +Pat smiled and said, "Well, it's nice to meet you. I nap here every day so I hope I get to see you here again." + +The dog wagged its tail and said, "See you tomorrow!". Pat waved goodbye and soon went back to his nap. +The day started off fine. Jack and his mom were watching the birds fly outside. Jack saw a bluebird gracefully soaring in the sky. + +Mom said, “Let’s go do something fun.†+ +Jack wanted to go to the park but his mom said, “Let’s get a novel to read.†+ +Jack asked, “What’s a novel?†+ +Mom smiled and said, “It’s a type of book with a story in it.†+ +They went to the library and picked out a novel about bears. Jack was so excited. He watched as his mom turned the pages, pointing out the interesting pictures. + +Near the end, Jack asked his mom to read it again. She said, “Fine, we’ll read it again tomorrow.†+ +Jack smiled and said, “I can’t wait!†+ +Mom smiled and hugged Jack tight. It was a fine day for both of them. +Once upon a time in a young jungle, there was a lion cub. He was so small that he could fit in his mum's paw. Everyday they would go on an adventure, exploring the lush jungle and playing. + +One day, the lion cub noticed something in the bush. It was a brightly coloured piece of fabric! He picked it up and asked his mum "What is this?" + +His mum smiled and said "It's a piece of cloth! Let me show you something special you can do with it." + +The tiny cub watched in awe as his mum slowly folded the cloth into a small triangle shape. He gasped and said "Wow!" + +His mum smiled and said "Now it's your turn!" + +The little cub was so excited to try. He took the cloth and folded it very carefully. After a few tries, he managed to make a neat triangle shape! His mum praised him and said "You did it, you're so clever!" + +The lion cub beamed with pride. Ever since then, the young cub loved to fold cloth and practise new shapes. Every day he would explore the jungle and look for new things, and of course, fold them in all sorts of fun shapes! +Mommy was in the kitchen. She took out a big tray. It was very colorful and had special designs on it. She smiled and said, "Let's organize the tray together!" + +The 3 year old child looked excited. He loved helping mommy. He grabbed a few things from around the kitchen and put them carefully on the tray. He found some glasses and placed them in the middle. + +Mommy said, "That looks very nice! Now try and find something special to put in the tray. Something extra special and unique!" + +The 3 year old searched around the kitchen. He then saw some colorful pebbles in a jar. He said to mommy, "Look! These are unique!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Excellent! Put them in the tray too." + +So the 3 year old put the pebbles in the tray next to the glasses. He was so proud because he had helped to organize the tray together with mommy. +"Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy's favorite thing to do was play outside. + +One day, Daisy asked her mom, "Can I go outside and play?" "Yes, of course," her mom said. + +So Daisy went outside and saw a window. She liked the window because it was big. Daisy decided to introduce herself to the window. + +"Hello," she said. "My name is Daisy!" + +The window replied, "Hi, Daisy! It's nice to meet you!" Daisy thought this was very nice. + +Daisy took some of her toys to the window and they began to play together. Daisy and the window quickly became very popular among the other kids in the neighbourhood. + +Daisy loved this new friendship and played with the window every day." +Bob was driving his car, it was so fast! He wanted to go faster, and faster, and faster. But he was careful not to slip. + +Suddenly, Bob saw his friend, Dave, in his car. Bob waved to Dave and said hello. Dave waved back and said hi. Then Dave motioned for Bob to follow him. + +Bob was so excited and followed Dave. They drove very easily, never slipping. They passed by the park, the beach, and the pool. Everything was so nice! + +But then, they took a turn and started to go up a big hill. Bob was nervous, it was steep! But then Dave smiled and said “It’s ok, just slip into first gear.†+ +So Bob followed Dave’s advice, and soon he was going up the hill just as easy as could be! They drove to the top and both of them cheered. + +Bob was so glad that he had his own car, and Dave had helped him so he could get up the hill easily. They waved goodbye, and headed home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Luke. Luke was only three years old, but he was already very naughty. Every day he would fuss and run around the house, causing his parents lots of trouble. + +One day, while Luke was playing, a big package arrived on the doorstep. Inside the package was a charming toy. It was a big, yellow duck. + +"Look!" said Luke's mom. "This is a very special toy. It's important you treat him with care and respect, ok?" + +"Ok," replied Luke. + +Luke was so excited about his new toy, he couldn't stop playing with it. His parents watched him with joy. + +"Good job," said his dad with a smile. "That is how a three year old should behave." + +Luke looked up with a proud smile and hugged his new, charming toy. From that day forwards, Luke was always very gentle and kind with his special toy, and his parents were very proud of him. THE +Once there was a little boy, and he loved animals. He had a pet cow, sheep, and pig. Every day, he would take them for a walk in the green field. + +One day, he noticed that the cow was eating something sour. It was a sour apple! He shouted, "Moo! Stop eating the sour apple!" But the cow kept eating it. + +The little boy tried again, "No! Don't eat it!" But the cow kept eating. Finally, the little boy said, "If you eat the sour apple, it will make you sick!" + +The cow heard this, and looked up. It stopped eating the sour apple and said, "Mooooo!" Everyone laughed. + +The little boy and his animals decided to play tag in the green field. They ran and shouted, and had lots of fun. Finally, the sun went down and it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Thomas. Today was a special day for Thomas, he was going to the church for the very first time. He was excited and happy. + +Thomas was all dressed up in his Sunday best, he couldn't wait to get to the church. His mommy said, "Let’s go, Thomas. We must be fast". Thomas ran ahead, he was so excited! + +When he arrived at the church, he saw all the other kids standing around the big building. They were all rolling around, they were so happy and having lots of fun. + +Thomas went over to join in the fun. He took a few steps, but he couldn't roll like all the other kids could. Thomas was sad, he wanted to roll, too. + +Thomas's mommy came to his rescue. She said, "It's okay, Thomas. Here, I will show you how to roll. Watch my feet! Now let's go, we're going to roll around the church". + +Thomas smiled and happily followed his mommy. Together, they rolled around the church with all the other kids. Thomas was so happy and he couldn't believe how fast he had learned to roll. From then on, Thomas went to church every Sunday with a big smile and an eager heart, ready to roll! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She loved going to the theater. Jane was so excited to visit the theater! + +On the way to the theater, Jane noticed a pond by the side of the road. Everything was so smooth and still. Suddenly, she heard a noise behind her! Jane quickly turned around and saw a beautiful butterfly! + +The butterfly said hello to Jane, “Hey Jane! The theater is where the most fun happens. You should come and join in the fun.†+ +She replied, “But I don’t have a ticket.†+ +The butterfly smiled and said, “Don’t worry, tickets are easy to get. Just turn around and take that path. You’ll find your way there!†+ +Jane thanked the butterfly and did as he said. She followed the path and soon enough, she arrived at the theater. She smiled as she looked around. It was even better than she had imagined! + +Jane entered the theater and soon enough, she was having a wonderful time. She laughed, she danced and she sang along to the songs. It was the most amazing experience ever! She never wanted it to end. +Once upon a time, there was a jeep. It was red and it sparkled in the sun. It roared around the streets like a wild animal. The jeep was always ready for an adventure. + +One day, the jeep was going really really fast. Suddenly, it hit a big rock and made a loud crash. It was broken! + +The jeep was sad and had nowhere to go. Its owner was sad too. + +But one day, a friendly man with a big tool box came along. He looked at the jeep and said, "Don't worry. I can fix you up!" + +The man worked hard and fixed the jeep. + +When he was finished, the man said, "There! Good as new! Now you can go on adventures again." + +The jeep was so happy! It thanked the man and drove away. From then on, it went on lots of adventures and never had anything broken again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old. One day, she was walking in the park with her mom. She saw a big place. She asked her mom if she could reach it. + +"No, Sally," her mom replied. "It's too far away. But don't worry, there's something even better." + +Sally looked up and saw a really big tree with a fake treehouse on top. "Wow," she exclaimed. "Can I reach that?" + +"I bet you can," her mom said. + +Sally climbed up the tree, getting higher and higher. Finally, she reached the top! Inside the treehouse was a special surprise. She was so happy that she reached it! + +Sally and her mom stayed in the treehouse for the rest of the day. she had so much fun! She was so proud of herself for reaching the special place. +Once there was a boy named Ben who worked on a farm. Everyday he worked hard to build things like fences and barns, but he always had time to help out his neighbors too. + +One day Ben made a plan to build a big house. He worked hard all summer to make it right. Then one day he was almost finished. + +That day, Ben went to the market to buy some supplies. He picked out some of the best rice, but it was a little expensive. A friendly shopkeeper noticed this and gave Ben some extra rice for free. Ben was so happy and thanked the shopkeeper before leaving. + +The next day, Ben went back to the farm to finish the house. He worked so hard that he didn't notice when the rice got spoiled. He noticed it when the smell changed, but it was too late. + +Ben was disappointed, but he still wanted to finish his house. He used the spoiled rice to build a fence around the property. He used the last of the rice for the door. + +Ben was so proud of the house he had built. His neighbors were brave and congratulated him on his hard work. Ben smiled and said, "It was a tough job, but I'm glad I finished it!" +John was feeling very scared. He was playing near the library when he heard a loud noise. He was so fearful that he quickly ran to hide behind a tree. + +John slowly peeked out from behind the tree and saw a big bear! The bear had big teeth and a bushy tail. + +John screamed and ran away as fast as he could. The bear followed him and it seemed like it was chasing him. + +John was so scared that he ran into the library. When the bear followed him in, John yelled "Help me!" + +Suddenly the librarian came out from the back room and slapped the bear on the nose with a broom! The bear quickly ran away and everyone was safe. + +John was so relieved. He thanked the librarian and ran home. He was never so glad to be home! +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy. He was called Jack. One afternoon, Jack decided to enter the woods. It was a scary place but he was determined to explore. + +He walked far into the woods when he noticed something shiny in the grass. He bent down to take a closer look. It was a spoon! + +He was about to pick it up when a voice called out, "Wait! That's my spoon." + +Jack looked up and saw a girl sitting on a log. She sighed as she looked at the spoon. "It's broken," she said sadly. + +Jack smiled. "I will help you fix it," he offered. + +The girl smiled. "Thank you," she said. So Jack and the girl worked together and soon the spoon was as good as new. + +The girl thanked Jack again and they both waved goodbye as Jack left the woods. +He had had a wonderful adventure. +John was a curious little boy. He had just turned three years old. One day, John was in his bedroom playing. He looked around and noticed something interesting in the corner. It was a little box. He went over to the box and he said, "What do you do?" He was curious about what could be inside. + +John opened the box and found a secret surprise! Inside was a small toy car. He was so excited. He smiled and said, "Whee! Now I can do so much with this!†+ +John put the box aside and took the car to play with it. He drove the car around his bedroom, over the furniture and around the walls. He even made car engine sound effects. + +John had so many ideas and was so curious to keep playing with his new car. He spent the whole day in his bedroom playing with it. What a fun day it was! +Once upon a time there was a caterpillar who lived in a soft green field. The caterpillar liked being in the field all day long and he often hopped, skipped and jumped around the grass and flowers. + +One day, the caterpillar wanted to leave the field and go on an adventure. But he couldn't decide where to go. + +Suddenly, a butterfly came and said, "Come with me, little caterpillar! I'll take you to a wonderful place!" + +The caterpillar was so excited at the thought of a great adventure. He hopped onto the butterfly's back and said, "Let's go!" + +The butterfly flew through the sky and soon they arrived at a beautiful meadow. The caterpillar had never seen such a magnificent place. + +The caterpillar jumped down and started exploring. The flowers and the grass felt soft and the sun was shining brightly. + +The caterpillar felt so happy and he knew this was going to be the best adventure ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who lived on a lovely land. She was so curious and always wanted to explore the wonderful place that surrounded her. She decided to take a walk. + +As she went out, she noticed that the land included many things that she had never seen before. She saw tall trees, some with leaves blowing in the wind. She discovered charming animals around her. She even heard the birds singing. + +Then, suddenly, she spotted a small house in the distance. She walked closer and as she stepped inside, she noticed a small man with a white beard. He was holding a book. + +The girl politely said hello. The man smiled and said “Hello my dear, I am the Wizard of this land. Would you like to hear a story?†+ +The little girl eagerly agreed and the wizard started to tell an amazing story. He explained that this land had many mysteries, including a magical island that was hidden deep in the forest. + +When he finished the story, the girl thanked the wizard and left the house. She was so charmed by the story that she wanted to go explore the magical island soon. From that day, every time she took a walk, her curiosity and enthusiasm for new things grew stronger. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little girl named Lucy. She was a very imaginative girl who loved to design things. One day, Lucy's mommy asked her to tidy her bedroom, but Lucy didn't want to. So she decided to go for a ride in a taxi instead. + +When Lucy got into the taxi, she was so excited. She looked around and began to imagine different designs and decorations for the taxi. She drew stars on the windows and made stripes out of the thread on the seats. + +The driver of the taxi asked Lucy what she was doing. She said, “I'm designing the taxi. Doesn't it look nice?†The driver smiled and said, “Yes, it looks great!†+ +Lucy's mommy eventually caught up with her. While she was scolding Lucy for being naughty, the driver told Lucy's mommy what a great job she had done designing the taxi. + +After that, Lucy was made to clean her bedroom, but she still had fond memories of designing the taxi. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jenny. She had come to the woods to play. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was coming from a wild animal in the bushes. Jenny was scared so she ran to hide. + +Jenny found a hole in a tree and quickly crawled in. When she was inside, she heard the animal again and it sounded like it was getting closer. + +Suddenly there was a tapping sound coming from behind her. She slowly turned around and saw a small bird. + +The bird asked her "Will you pour me food?" Jenny thought for a moment. Then she remembered that she had some pain in her pocket. + +So she carefully took it out and poured some onto the ground. The bird clapped it's wings together and flew away. + +Jenny laughed and watched as the bird flew away. She felt relieved and soon she forgot all about the wild animal in the woods. +Once upon a time there was a perfect tree. It was so green and so tall. Everyone who saw it said it was special. + +The tree was naughty, but it had a big heart. It wanted to grow and be even bigger and better. One day the tree said "I want to grow taller and be perfect, what do I do?" + +A spirit answered, "Be strong and never give up. With hard work you can grow". + +The tree was so excited and tried as hard as it could. Every day, it grew and grew. Soon, it was even bigger and more perfect than before. Everyone who saw it said it was amazing. + +The tree was very proud of itself and thanked the spirit for the good advice. And they both lived happily ever after. +Jimmy was a 3 year old boy who had a lot of energy. He liked to play on the porch every day and run around in the garden. One day, Jimmy's mom had a serious request for him. She said, "Jimmy, I need your help. Can you please go pick some oranges from the tree in the garden?" + +Jimmy was happy to help his mom and quickly ran to the garden to pick the oranges. After picking them all, he went back to the porch. Then, he held up all of the juicy oranges for his mom to see. + +"What a great job, Jimmy!" his mom said, giving him a big hug. "Thank you so much for helping me. I really appreciate it." + +Jimmy was very happy to have helped his mom and smiled up at her with pride. They both went inside with the oranges, and Jimmy knew he had done a good job. +Once upon a time there was a broken truck. It had been broken for many days, and couldn't move anymore. The truck's friends were so sad and had an urge to help it. + +The truck's best friend, a toy car, had an idea. He said, "Let me try and save the truck!" + +At first, the truck wasn't sure if the car could help, but eventually he agreed. So the car rolled up to the truck and said, "Hold on tight, here I go!" + +The car zoomed around the truck and bumped it with all his might. The truck shuddered and creaked, and suddenly, with a puff of smoke, it started running again. + +The car exclaimed, "Yes! I saved you!" + +The truck was so happy and they all cheered. They hugged, jumped and laughed and from that day forward they were the best of friends. +It was a hot day and the sun was up in the sky. +Mama was looking after her little boy and he was feeling lonely. +Mama said, “Everything will be alright. You are a brave boy.†+The little boy smiled and he said, “Can we go outside?†+Mama said, “Yes, let’s go outside and run around in the sun.†+So they went out and the sun was bright. +Mama said, “Look at all the trees, the birds and the flowers. Isn’t it beautiful?†+The little boy smiled and he said, “Yes, it is!†+Mama hugged him and she said, “I will always be here for you and I can comfort you when you are feeling sad.†+The little boy nodded and hugged her back. Together, they watched the sun go down, happy and content. +Alice wanted to build something, so she went to the store to get supplies. She found a big pile of blocks in the corner and carefully selected the ones she wanted. + +Mommy: "What are you building, Alice?" +Alice: "I'm building a pit!" +Mommy: "Oh, what should go in the pit?" +Alice: "Lots of things!" + +Alice carefully put the blocks in the pit, making sure they were all the same size. She hummed happily as she worked. + +Mommy: "You sure are busy, Alice." +Alice: "Yes, I'm almost done!" + +With some hard work, Alice finished the pit. She was so proud. She was also a little bit troubled, because she wasn't sure what she should put in it. + +Mommy: "What do you think you should put in the pit?" +Alice: "Maybe some toys?" +Mommy: "That sounds like a great idea! let's go get some toys to supply your pit." + +Alice smiled as she and her mommy went to the store to get some toys. She was excited to have something to put in her pit. + +When they got home, Alice carefully put the toys in the pit and stepped back to admire her work. Everything was perfect. She was so happy! +Jack and his mom were walking in the park. It was sunny and clear day. Jack saw a bright butterfly. He was so excited. He wanted to catch it! + +"Mom, look! A butterfly!" yelled Jack. + +"That's wonderful, Jack," said his mom. + +Jack started to walk faster and ran towards the butterfly. He was so close! Suddenly, the butterfly flew away. Jack was sad. + +"Oh no! He flew away." said Jack. + +"It's okay, Jack," said his mom. "You can still play with the other butterflies. They haven't released yet." + +So Jack and his mom continued to walk. There were many butterflies in the sky. Jack was very happy. He started to catch them, but every time he got close, the butterflies flew away. + +Jack kept trying until he finally caught one. He was so excited. + +"Mom, look! I caught one," said Jack. + +"That's wonderful, Jack," said his mom with a smile. + +Jack gazed at the butterfly in his hand, and then he released it into the sky. The butterfly flew away and Jack was very happy. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. He liked to watch the birds fly outside his window. One day, Tom saw something sparkly and shiny. He looked outside and saw a big box full of junk. + +Tom was very excited and opened the box. Inside, he found lots of thin papers with funny pictures on them. + +He said to his mom, "Mommy, look what I found!" + +His mom said, "Oh no, those are old magazines. Don't take them out the box, Tom." + +But Tom took the magazines out, anyway. He liked to watch them fly in the wind. + +His mom said, "Tom, don't throw away the junk. We'll take it to the recycling center." + +Tom listened to his mom and put the magazines back into the box. He promised to help her take them to the recycling center. + +Tom was happy that he got to watch the magazines fly in the wind before putting them back. He learned that it is important to recycle and not throw away junk. +Once upon a time, there was a great bear. He was the king of the forest and all the animals listened to him. One day he wanted to give the animals something special so he went and collected some peanuts. + +When he arrived back to the forest, everyone was so excited. All the animals cheered and ran towards the bear. The bear called everyone closer and said, "I want to give each of you something special. I want to share these peanuts with you!" + +The animals were so excited and every single one came closer to receive the peanuts. The deer thanked the bear, the squirrels hopped up and down and the birds chirped in joy. + +The bear took a deep breath and said, "It's time to release the peanuts." He opened his arms and let go of all the peanuts. Everyone cheered with joy and each received a peanut for themselves. + +The animals thanked the bear for the great gift and went their separate ways. They never forgot the wonderful day when the bear released the peanuts! +Once upon a time there was a fish namedStay. He was a peaceful fish. One day, he decided to go on an adventure and explore the world. + +Stay swam to the surface of the water and looked around. He saw the sun shining, birds chirping and the plants swaying in the wind. He was so excited! + +Stay continued his journey east until he saw an unfamiliar lake. He stopped, took a deep breath and decided to swim closer. As Stay got closer to the lake he heard a voice. + +"Hey Stay!" said a friendly frog. "Where have you been? Would you like to explore the lake with me?" + +Stay was pleased. He said yes and the two new friends started exploring. They swam around the lake. They watched the turtles play and the fish jump. They even saw a big whale in the far distance. + +At the end of their adventure, the frog and Stay made a promise to stay in touch and to meet up again soon. Stay was very happy about his adventure and he felt peaceful and content. + +He said goodbye to his friend and started to make his way back home. Stay was filled with joy and he never forgot his exciting adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an old couch. It was a nice couch, but it was also very difficult to use. One day a little boy walked up to the couch and said, "Can I use it?" + +The couch, being very old, replied, "No, my cushions are far too stiff to sit on." + +The little boy was sad, but then he had an idea. He said, "Couch, I will bring you some pillows and then you will be nice and soft." + +The old couch said, "Yes, that would be nice. I'm sure I'll be much easier to use then." + +The little boy went off and found two soft pillows. He brought them back and put them on the couch. Now the old couch was much softer. Everyone who used the couch was happy because it was now much more comfortable. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to bake. She would make all kinds of yummy treats like cookies and cakes with her mom. + +One day, Lucy asked her mom if they could bake something special. Her mom smiled and said, "Sure! What should we make?" + +"Let's make a bookcase," Lucy said. + +"Oh, that's a great idea," said her mom. So they got to work. They mixed together some soft dough and shaped it into a bookcase. The bookcase was just the right size for Lucy's bedroom. + +Once it was finished, the bookcase looked so beautiful. Lucy was so proud of the work she and her mom had done! From that day on, the bookcase was always full of tasty treats. + +Whenever her friends wanted a sweet treat, Lucy could always say, "No problem, I can bake you something!" +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Jack. One day, Jack wanted to bake something special. So he went to the kitchen and grabbed some flour, eggs and milk. He mixed everything together and put his special creation in the oven. + +While Jack was waiting for his delicious treat to bake, a huge flood came and filled the house! Everything was so wet and Jack was scared. But he was also brave. + +He grabbed a boat and took his treat with him. When he was safe on the boat, he looked up at the sky and smiled. + +Jack said, “It is okay. I can still eat my treat. I am still brave!†+Once there was a little bird named Jeffery. He was an ignorant bird, but he was always curious. One morning, he wanted to find a special nest for himself. He flew around the sky high and low, looking everywhere. + +Suddenly he saw something! It was a nest! The nest was at the top of a tall tree. Jeffery flew as fast as he could to the nest. He was so excited! + +When he got there, he looked around. There were feathers of different colors. Jeffery started to sort them. He put the big feathers in one pile and the small feathers in the other. Jeffery was so proud of himself. + +Just then, Jeffery heard a voice. + +"What are you doing?" it said. + +"I'm sorting feathers for my nest," Jeffery replied. + +The voice laughed. "That's a great idea," it said. "Now you have a cozy nest to rest in." + +Jeffery was so happy. He had found the perfect nest! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally was a curious girl who had lots of adventures. + +One day, Sally was exploring her house and she came across an attic door. With excitement, she opened up the door and cautiously stepped up the ladder. When she got to the top, Sally saw something special - a big secret box! She opened it up, and to her amazement, she revealed dozens of toys! + +Sally was so happy, she couldn’t believe it! She smiled from ear to ear and ran downstairs to show her best friend. + +“Look! I found lots of toys in the attic!†she exclaimed. + +But then Sally noticed her friend looking sad. + +“What’s wrong?†she asked. + +Her friend lowered her head and said, “I’m sorry, I don’t have toys like you do.†+ +Sally felt so sorry and so she gave her friend half of the toys. + +“You can have these!†she said with a smile. + +Her friend was so grateful, and they both played with the toys for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Sarah. Every day, Sarah went out to the garden to play. +One day, Sarah picked up a pebble and put it in her pocket. She wanted to keep the pebble safe. + +When it started getting dark, Sarah wanted to go home. But she had forgotten all about the pebble in her pocket. She started to worry. + +"What can I do?" asked Sarah. + +Sarah looked around and spotted her friend, Ben. He was reliable, so she asked him for help. + +"Will you help me find my pebble?" Sarah asked. + +Ben smiled and said, "Of course I will. Let's look together." + +So Sarah and Ben searched the garden until they found the pebble. Sarah was so happy. She gave Ben a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me find my pebble. You are a very reliable friend." +Once upon a time there was a man. He wanted to go to the park with his friends. On the way he saw something he didn't like. It scared him so he ran away. + +His friends asked him, "What's wrong?" + +The man said, "I saw something I didn't like. It made me worry." + +His friends asked, "What did you see?" + +The man said, "I saw a big dog. It had big teeth and it scared me." + +So the man's friends said, "Don't worry. We'll look after you." + +The man felt better. He was not so scared anymore. + +They all looked for the dog but it was gone. They were happy to see it go. + +The man felt happy. He was even able to enjoy the sights at the park. No more worries! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Cindy. Every day, her mommy would ring the doorbell when she came home from work. It made Cindy happy to hear the doorbell ring. + +One day, Cindy was at the grocery store with her mommy. She wanted some gum, so they went to the candy aisle. There were lots of types of gum to choose from, but Cindy picked the cheapest one. + +"Don't buy that!" her mommy said, pointing to another gum. "It's too expensive!" + +But Cindy was determined to get the cheapest gum. She wanted to save money and be like her mom. + +So Cindy had her way and bought the cheapest gum. She was so excited that she just had to have it right away. She opened the pack and put a piece in her mouth. + +Suddenly, the doorbell started to ring. Cindy immediately knew that it was her mom. She quickly put the gum away and ran to the door to open it for her. + +"Mommy!" Cindy yelled, as she hugged her. + +"What are you so excited about?" Her mom asked with a smile. + +"I just bought the cheapest gum!" Cindy said proudly, as she held up the pack of gum. + +Her mom laughed and said, "Well, that was smart thinking!" +Once there was a nosy zebra. He was always standing and looking around for fun. + +One day he saw a cat, and he wanted to follow it. He said to the cat, "Where are you going?" + +The cat said, " I'm going to see my friend. We are going to play together." + +The zebra asked, "Can I come with you?" + +The cat said, "Maybe later. Right now I want to go alone." + +The zebra was sad, but he stood there and watched the cat go away. Then, he galloped off and found his own friends to play with. He was never so nosy again. +One day, Mommy said to Jack that it was time to print something. Jack looked at all the papers on the table and saw a picture of a dove. It was brilliant! He asked what he should do with it. + +Mommy said, "Let's put it in the printer and watch it come to life!" So Jack put the paper in the printer and waited. + +Suddenly, the dove began to move. It was so brilliant that Jack couldn't believe his eyes! "Look, Mommy! It's alive!" Jack shouted. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, now it's time to print it and hang it on the wall." + +So Jack clicked the print button and the dove began to print. When it was finished, Jack beamed with pride. He had made something beautiful and brilliant! +John was very sad. His friend Sam had made a mistake when they were playing. Sam had made a bad score and not won the game. John was angry and said mean things to Sam. + +Sam started to cry and ran away. John felt bad for being mean and wanted to make things right. He ran after Sam, but Sam was gone. + +John sat down in the park and thought. He wanted to say sorry and forgive his friend. He was still angry, but he wanted to do the right thing. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was Sam! He had been hiding behind a bush. + +"I'm sorry," said John. "Can you forgive me?" + +Sam nodded. "I forgive you," he said. + +John smiled. He was happy that he had made things right. + +John reached into his pocket and pulled out a cool toy. "This is for you," he said. + +Sam smiled. He hugged John and said, "Let's play again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time there was an animal who was very furry. He liked to sit in the sun and take naps. + +The animal was always happy and content – until one day a huge bundle of cloth came and landed on top of him! The animal started to complain loudly as he couldn't move. + +A voice came from the bundle of cloth. "What is the matter, furry friend?" it said. + +"I can't move!" the animal replied, "You have wrapped me up with your cloth!" + +The bundle of cloth nodded and said, "I am sorry my friend. I'm a present and I was just excited to come and see you." + +The animal smiled and said, "That's ok! I'm glad you're here." And with that, the furry animal happily unwrapped the cloth, and they both spent the day playing in the sun. +Once upon a time there was a grandma who loved to go fishing. She had a big pole that she used to help her catch fish. Every morning she would raise the pole up and cast her line into the water. + +One day, a curious little boy named Timmy came over. He asked Grandma why she was always raising the pole and she explained to him that she was going fishing. Timmy was very confused. He had seen people catching fish with nets before, but never a pole. He asked Grandma why she didn't just use the net. + +Grandma smiled and said, "This way is more fun. You see, with a pole, you can control how far your line goes, and where the fish can catch it. With a net, you don't get that same control." + +Timmy understood a little but was still confused. He watched as Grandma raised her pole and cast out her line. He knew he wanted to try it too. Grandma and Timmy spent the day happy and having fun, catching lots of fish with their poles. +Once upon a time there was a marble which was very unusual. It was shiny and white and it sparkled. + +One day, a little girl called Daisy found the marble in the garden. She picked it up and said "Wow, this marble is so pretty!" + +Daisy's mom came over and said "That is an unusual marble - where did you find it?" + +"In the garden," Daisy replied. + +Daisy's mom smiled and said "Let's try to restore it and make it shine even more." + +So Daisy and her mom put the marble in a special solution and after a few moments it had become shiny and sparkly like new. + +Daisy was so happy, she said "The marble is so pretty now - I love it!" + +And they all lived happily ever after with the unusual marble. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who lived by the sea. Every day he went to the beach to play. One day he found an olive. He picked it up and looked at it carefully. He decided to take it home with him. + +Back at his house, the boy put the olive on the kitchen table. He wanted to make something special with it. He got his bowl and spoon and added some sugar, flour and egg. Then he stirred the mixture with his spoon. + +He asked his mom, "What should I do now?" His mom said, "Be careful! If you stir it too hard, the mixture will splatter all over the kitchen." + +So the boy stirred the mixture gently and carefully. When he was done, he opened the oven and put it in. He waited, watching it bake. + +After a little while, his mom announced it was ready. They both tasted the treat. It was delicious! The boy was so proud he had made something special with his olive. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball. The ball is yellow. They kick the ball to each other. + +One day, they see a dog in the park. The dog is big and black. It has a spot on its ear. The spot is yellow too. The dog runs to the ball and picks it up in its mouth. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Anna says. She runs to the dog. "Give it back, please!" + +The dog wags its tail. It likes the ball. It thinks the ball is its toy. It does not want to give it back. + +"Anna, be careful!" Ben says. He is afraid of the dog. He thinks the dog might bite. He stays behind a tree. + +Anna is not afraid. She likes dogs. She thinks the dog is friendly. She tries to take the ball from the dog. + +"Come on, let go!" Anna says. She pulls the ball. The dog pulls too. They tug and tug. + +The dog's owner sees them. He is a man. He wears a hat. He walks to them. + +"Sorry, kids, do you mind if my dog plays with your ball?" he says. He smiles. He thinks the dog and the kids are having fun. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They do not know what to say. They like their ball. But they do not want to be rude. + +They look at the dog. The dog looks happy. It licks the ball. It licks Anna's hand. + +Anna and Ben smile too. They do not mind. They like the dog. + +"OK, you can play with our ball," Anna says. "But can we play with you too?" + +The dog barks. It means yes. It drops the ball. It runs to Ben. It licks his face. + +Ben laughs. He is not afraid anymore. He likes the dog too. + +The man nods. He is glad. He says, "Sure, you can play with us. My dog's name is Spot. What are your names?" + +Anna and Ben tell him their names. They pick up the ball. They throw it to Spot. Spot chases it. They run after him. + +They have a lot of fun. They make a new friend. His name is Spot. He has a yellow spot. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big swamp near their house. They wanted to explore it, but their mom said no. + +"Swamp is dirty and wet. You can get sick or lost. Stay away from swamp," mom said. + +But Lila and Ben did not listen. They waited until mom was busy and ran to the swamp. They saw frogs, bugs, and plants. They thought it was fun. + +"Look, a big frog!" Lila said. + +"Ribbit, ribbit," Ben said. He liked to repeat what animals said. + +They followed the frog to a deeper part of the swamp. They did not see the sign that said "Danger". + +"Ribbit, ribbit," the frog said. + +"Ribbit, ribbit," Ben said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. A big alligator came out of the water. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It looked hungry. + +"Help, help!" Lila and Ben screamed. + +They ran back to the swamp edge. They were scared and wet. They saw mom coming. She looked angry and worried. + +"What are you doing here? I told you to stay away from swamp!" mom said. + +"Sorry, mom. We saw a frog and wanted to play. But then an alligator came and we ran away. We are fine, mom. Please don't be mad," Lila and Ben said. + +Mom hugged them and checked them for injuries. She was glad they were fine, but she was also mad. + +"You did not listen to me. You could have been hurt or eaten by the alligator. Swamp is not a place to play. Repeat after me: swamp is not a place to play," mom said. + +"Swamp is not a place to play," Lila and Ben said. + +They learned their lesson. They never went to the swamp again. They played in the yard or the park instead. They still liked to repeat what animals said, but only the safe ones. +Sara and Ben are best friends. They like to play outside and look at the sky. Sometimes they see birds, clouds, and stars. They always tell each other what they see and share their toys. + +One day, they see a big rainbow in the sky. It has many colors and looks very pretty. Sara and Ben run to the rainbow and try to touch it. But they cannot reach it. It is too far away. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Sara says. "It is so bright and beautiful!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agrees. "Do you think there is a pot of gold at the end of it?" + +"I don't know," Sara says. "Maybe. But I don't need gold. I have you as my friend. You are more precious than gold." + +Ben smiles and hugs Sara. "You are very sweet and honest, Sara. You are my best friend too. I don't need gold either. I have you as my friend. You are more precious than anything." + +They hold hands and watch the rainbow. They see it part in the middle and make two smaller rainbows. They think it is a sign of their friendship. They are happy and grateful. They thank the sky for the rainbow and for their friendship. They go back to their toys and play some more. They are always happy and honest with each other. They are best friends forever. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a basket of fake tomatoes. They pretend to be farmers and sell them to each other. + +"Hello, farmer Ben. Do you have any tomatoes for me?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, farmer Anna. I have many red and juicy tomatoes. They are very good. Do you want to buy some?" Ben replies. + +Anna nods and picks up a fake tomato. She smells it and smiles. "This tomato smells very nice. How much is it?" she asks. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He wants to make a good deal. He holds up three fingers. "This tomato is three coins. It is a special tomato. It can make you strong and happy," he says. + +Anna looks at the tomato and then at Ben. She thinks he is asking too much. She shakes her head. "No, thank you, farmer Ben. That is too much. I only have two coins. Can you give me a cheaper tomato?" she asks. + +Ben frowns. He does not want to lower his price. He likes his fake tomatoes. He pauses and thinks of a way to convince Anna. He remembers something his mom told him. He smiles and says, "Okay, farmer Anna. I will give you a cheaper tomato. But you have to do something for me. You have to tell me a secret. A secret is something you do not tell anyone else. Do you have a secret?" + +Anna is curious. She wonders what Ben's secret is. She nods and says, "Yes, I have a secret. But you have to tell me yours first. What is your secret, farmer Ben?" + +Ben leans closer to Anna and whispers in her ear. "My secret is that I do not like tomatoes. I think they are yucky. I only pretend to like them because mom says they are good for me. But I really like cookies. Cookies are my favorite. Do not tell mom, okay?" + +Anna gasps. She cannot believe Ben's secret. She likes tomatoes. She thinks they are yummy. She whispers back to Ben. "My secret is that I do not like cookies. I think they are too sweet. I only pretend to like them because you like them. But I really like carrots. Carrots are my favorite. Do not tell you, okay?" + +Ben and Anna look at each other. They are surprised and amused. They giggle and hug. They decide to trade their fake tomatoes and cookies. They are happy. They have learned each other's secrets. They are still friends. +On Sunday, Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom and Dad. They liked the park because it had a big slide, a sandbox, and a swing. Lily and Ben ran to the swing and took turns pushing each other. They laughed and shouted as they went up and down. + +Mom and Dad watched them from a bench. They smiled and talked. They were happy to see their children have fun. They also liked the sun, the birds, and the flowers. It was a cheerful day. + +After a while, Lily and Ben got tired of the swing. They wanted to try something else. They saw a big tree with a rope. The rope had a tire at the end. It was another kind of swing. Lily and Ben ran to the tree and climbed on the tire. They held on tight and swung back and forth. They felt the wind in their hair and the thrill in their stomachs. + +Mom and Dad followed them to the tree. They helped them swing and catch them when they jumped off. They also tried the tire swing themselves. They felt like children again. They laughed and hugged. They thanked Lily and Ben for sharing their fun. They said they loved them very much. + +Lily and Ben said they loved them too. They said they had the best Sunday ever. They asked if they could come back to the park next week. Mom and Dad said yes. They said they would swing with them again. They all walked home holding hands. They were a cheerful family. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy engines. They have many engines of different colors and sizes. They make them go fast and loud on the floor. + +One day, their mom says, "Boys, it is time to dress. We are going to visit grandma and grandpa. They have a surprise for you." Tom and Sam are excited. They wonder what the surprise is. They run to their room and dress quickly. They put on their shirts, pants, socks and shoes. + +They go to the car with their mom. They bring their toy engines with them. They want to show them to grandma and grandpa. They drive for a long time. They see trees, houses, cows and birds. They sing songs and tell jokes. + +They arrive at grandma and grandpa's house. They hug and kiss them. They say, "Hello, we are happy to see you. What is the surprise?" Grandma and grandpa smile. They say, "Follow us. We have something to show you in the backyard." + +They go to the backyard. They see a big engine. It is dark and shiny. It has wheels, pipes, lights and a horn. It looks like a real engine. Tom and Sam are amazed. They say, "Wow, what is this? Is this the surprise?" Grandma and grandpa say, "Yes, this is the surprise. This is our old engine. We used to ride it when we were young. We fixed it and painted it for you. Do you want to try it?" + +Tom and Sam are very happy. They say, "Yes, yes, yes. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is the best surprise ever. Can we ride it now?" Grandma and grandpa say, "Of course, you can. But first, you have to learn some rules. You have to be careful, polite and respectful. You have to share, take turns and listen. You have to wear helmets, gloves and jackets. You have to follow the signs, signals and directions. You have to have fun, but not too much. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam say, "Yes, we understand. We will follow the rules. We will be good boys. We will enjoy the engine. We love you, grandma and grandpa." They hug and kiss them again. They put on their helmets, gloves and jackets. They climb on the engine. They start the engine. They hear it roar. They feel it move. They see the smoke. They are ready to go. + +They ride the engine around the backyard. They honk the horn. They wave to grandma and grandpa. They smile and laugh. They have a wonderful time. They learn a lot. They are grateful for the surprise. They are happy to have grandma and grandpa. They are good brothers. They are good friends. They are good boys. The end. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big building with a cross on top. They wonder what it is. + +"Is that a castle?" Sara asks. + +"No, it is a church," Tom says. He remembers what Mom told him. "People go there to pray and sing." + +"Why do they do that?" Sara wonders. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are happy or sad or want something," Tom guesses. + +They walk closer to the church. They see a man standing at the door. He has a long coat and a hat. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, children. Do you want to see the church?" he asks. + +"Yes, please," Sara and Tom say. + +The man lets them in. He shows them the big room with many seats and a big window. He shows them the candles and the books and the pictures. He tells them stories about the church and the people who come there. + +Sara and Tom listen and look. They think the church is very pretty and interesting. They thank the man for showing them. + +"You are very welcome, children. You can come back anytime," he says. + +Sara and Tom go back outside. They see a store with many toys. They want to buy some, but they have no money. + +"Maybe we can ask Mom for some money," Sara says. + +"Or maybe we can pray and sing at the church," Tom says. + +They laugh and run home. They wonder what else they can see and learn. +Lily liked to collect things. She collected rocks, shells, feathers, and buttons. She had a big box where she kept all her treasures. She was very proud of her collection. + +One day, she saw a shiny earring on the floor at school. It was gold and had a pretty stone. Lily thought it was very beautiful. She wanted to add it to her collection. She looked around and saw no one. She picked up the earring and put it in her pocket. + +When she got home, she showed the earring to her mom. Her mom looked surprised and troubled. She asked Lily, "Where did you get this, honey?" + +Lily said, "I found it at school. It was on the floor. Can I keep it?" + +Her mom shook her head. She said, "No, Lily, you can't keep it. This earring belongs to someone else. Someone must have lost it and is looking for it. It is not nice to take things that are not yours. How would you feel if someone took something from your collection?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered how much she loved her treasures. She felt sorry for the person who lost the earring. She said, "I would feel sad and angry. I don't want to make someone feel that way. I'm sorry, mom. I will take it back to school tomorrow and give it to the teacher. Maybe she can find the owner." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "That's very good, Lily. I'm proud of you. You are honest and kind. That's more valuable than any earring." + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that collecting things is fun, but sharing and caring is better. She also learned that honesty is the best policy. She was happy and peaceful. +Tommy loves to play with his toy cars. He likes to zoom them around the floor and make loud noises. He has many cars, but his favorite is the red one. He calls it Zoomy. + +One day, Tommy's mom tells him it is time for lunch. She makes him a tuna sandwich and some apple juice. Tommy is not enthusiastic. He does not like tuna. He wants to keep playing with Zoomy. + +"Tommy, come and eat your lunch. It is good for you," his mom says. + +"No, thank you. I want to play with Zoomy," Tommy says. + +"Tommy, you have to eat something. You can play with Zoomy later," his mom says. + +Tommy does not listen. He runs away with Zoomy and hides under the table. He thinks his mom will not find him there. + +But his mom is smart. She knows where Tommy is. She walks to the table and bends down. She sees Tommy and Zoomy. + +"Tommy, I found you. You cannot hide from me. Now, please come and eat your lunch. I have a surprise for you," his mom says. + +Tommy is curious. He likes surprises. He crawls out from under the table and follows his mom. He sees his lunch on the plate. He still does not like tuna. But he also sees something else. A small toy car. It is blue and shiny. It looks like Zoomy's friend. + +"Wow, what is that?" Tommy asks. + +"That is your surprise. It is a new toy car. I bought it for you because you have been a good boy. But you have to eat your lunch first. Then you can play with it and Zoomy," his mom says. + +Tommy is happy. He likes the new toy car. He thinks it is very nice of his mom. He decides to eat his lunch. He takes a bite of the tuna sandwich. It is not so bad. He drinks some apple juice. It is sweet and refreshing. He finishes his lunch and says thank you to his mom. + +"Good job, Tommy. You ate your lunch. Now you can play with your new toy car and Zoomy. What will you name it?" his mom asks. + +Tommy thinks for a moment. He looks at the blue car. He smiles and says, "I will name it Blimy. Zoomy and Blimy. They are best friends." + +Tommy's mom hugs him and kisses him. She is proud of him. She gives him his new toy car and Zoomy. Tommy runs to the floor and zooms them around. He makes loud noises. He is enthusiastic. He is having fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys, but they want more. They see a big shop with many shiny things. They ask their mom to go inside. + +"Mom, can we go to the shop? We want to see the shiny things," Anna says. + +"Sorry, my loves, we cannot go to the shop. The shiny things are very expensive. They are luxuries. We do not have enough money for luxuries. We only have money for things we need," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not understand why they cannot have luxuries. They think luxuries are fun and pretty. They see other kids with luxuries. They feel jealous. + +They decide to make a plan. They want to gain money to buy luxuries. They think of ways to gain money. They think of selling their toys, doing chores, or finding coins. They choose to do chores. They think chores are easy and fast. + +They go to their neighbor, Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee is old and kind. He has a big garden with many flowers. He likes Anna and Ben. He always gives them cookies. + +"Mr. Lee, can we help you with your garden? We can water the flowers, pull the weeds, or rake the leaves. We can do anything you want. We want to gain money," Ben says. + +Mr. Lee smiles. He is happy to see Anna and Ben. He thinks they are hardworking and sweet. He agrees to let them help him with his garden. He says he will pay them one dollar for each chore they do. + +Anna and Ben are excited. They think they can gain a lot of money. They start to work on the garden. They water the flowers, pull the weeds, and rake the leaves. They work for a long time. They get tired and dirty. They do not have fun. + +They finish the chores. They go to Mr. Lee. They ask for their money. Mr. Lee counts the chores they did. He gives them three dollars each. He also gives them cookies. + +"Thank you, Mr. Lee. You are very nice and dependable. You always keep your promises. You always give us cookies. We like you," Anna says. + +"You are very welcome, Anna and Ben. You are very helpful and polite. You did a good job on the garden. You deserve the money and the cookies. I like you, too," Mr. Lee says. + +Anna and Ben hug Mr. Lee. They say goodbye. They run to their mom. They show her their money. They tell her their plan. They ask her to take them to the shop. + +"Mom, look, we have money. We gained money by doing chores. We want to buy luxuries. We want to buy shiny things. Can we go to the shop now?" Ben says. + +Mom looks at Anna and Ben. She sees their money. She sees their faces. She sees their clothes. She feels proud and sad. She hugs them. + +"My loves, I am proud of you. You worked hard to gain money. You learned a valuable lesson. But I am also sad for you. You missed the real luxury. The real luxury is not shiny things. The real luxury is time. Time to play, time to rest, time to enjoy. You wasted your time on chores. You did not have fun. You did not need luxuries. You already have everything you need. You have love, you have family, you have friends. Those are the best luxuries. Those are the things that make you happy," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben listen to Mom. They think about what she says. They think about their toys, their mom, their Mr. Lee, their cookies. They think about their money, their chores, their shiny things. They feel confused and sorry. They realize Mom is right. They do not want luxuries. They want time. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were silly. We do not want to go to the shop. We do not want to buy luxuries. We want to stay with you. We want to play with our toys. We want to visit Mr. Lee. We want to eat cookies. We want to have time. We love you, Mom," Anna and Ben say. + +Mom smiles. She kisses them. She says she loves them, too. She says they are smart and good. She says they can keep their money. She says they can use it for something else. She says they can use it for something that makes them happy. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug Mom. They thank her. They go to their room. They play with their toys. They have fun. They have time. They have luxury. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They are adventurous. They like to run, jump, and climb. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to race to the top. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and start to run. + +Sara is faster than Ben. She is almost at the top. Ben is behind. He is angry. He wants to win. He sees a stick. He picks it up. He throws it at Sara. + +The stick hits Sara's leg. It hurts. She falls down. She cries. Ben runs past her. He says, "Ha ha, I win!" + +Sara is sad and mad. She gets up. She runs after Ben. She catches him. She slaps him. She says, "That's not fair! You cheated!" + +Ben is surprised and sorry. He says, "Ow, that hurts! I'm sorry, Sara. I was mean. Can we be friends again?" + +Sara thinks. She says, "OK, Ben. But don't do that again. Let's play nice." + +They hug. They go back to the park. They play together. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big truck with a loud horn. The truck was full of garbage. It smelled disgusting. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "What is that?" + +"That is garbage," Ben said. "People throw away things they do not want." + +"Why do they do that?" Lily asked. + +"Because they have too many things," Ben said. "Or because the things are broken or dirty." + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They liked their things. They did not want to throw them away. + +They saw a man get out of the truck. He had a big bag. He opened the bag and dumped more garbage on the ground. + +"Hey!" Lily shouted. "Stop that!" + +The man did not hear her. He got back in the truck and drove away. + +Lily and Ben ran to the garbage. They saw toys, books, clothes, and other things. Some of them were still good. Some of them were not. + +"Look!" Ben said. He picked up a toy car. It had one wheel missing. "I can fix this!" + +"Look!" Lily said. She picked up a doll. It had no hair. "I can make her a hat!" + +They decided to unite the good things and make them better. They used glue, tape, scissors, and crayons. They worked hard and had fun. + +They made a new car with four wheels. They made a new hat for the doll. They made a new horn for a toy elephant. They made a new dress for a teddy bear. They made a new book with their own drawings. They made a new necklace with beads and buttons. + +They were proud of their work. They showed each other what they made. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "You are so smart!" + +"Wow!" Ben said. "You are so creative!" + +They smiled and hugged. They were happy. They had new things. They had a new friend. They had united the garbage and made it good. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big church with a tall tower. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go!" Sara said. + +"But Mom said we should not go too far from home," Ben said. + +"Don't be scared, Ben. It will be fun. We can come back soon," Sara said. + +She took Ben's hand and they ran to the church. They opened the door and went in. It was very dark and cold inside. They could not see much. They heard a strange noise. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a ghost," Sara said. + +They were very afraid. They wanted to go back home. They looked for the door, but they could not find it. They had turned too many times and got lost. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. + +No one heard them. They were alone in the cold church. + +They wished they had listened to Mom. They learned that they should not go to places they did not know without asking. They hoped someone would find them soon. +Tim and Liz were hungry. They smelled soup in the kitchen. They ran to the kitchen and saw a big pot of soup on the stove. They wanted to eat the soup. + +"Can we have some soup, Mom?" Tim asked. + +"Not yet, sweeties. The soup is very hot. You have to wait until it cools down," Mom said. + +But Tim and Liz did not want to wait. They were too hungry. They saw a big spoon on the counter. They decided to enter the spoon into the pot and get some soup. + +They climbed on a chair and reached for the spoon. But the chair was wobbly and the pot was heavy. The chair tipped over and the pot fell down. The hot soup spilled all over Tim and Liz. They screamed and cried. They were hurt and burned. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. She saw Tim and Liz on the floor, covered in soup. She was scared and angry. She called for help and took them to the hospital. They had to stay there for many days. They missed their toys and their friends. They wished they had listened to Mom. They learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They put on their coats and hats and gloves. Mom helped them zip their coats. "Are you ready?" Mom asked. + +"Yes!" Lily and Ben said. They liked the park. They liked the swings and the slide and the sandbox. + +They walked to the park. Lily held Mom's hand. Ben walked next to them. He saw a big dog on the sidewalk. The dog was black and furry and had a long tail. The dog barked at them. + +Ben was scared of the dog. He felt anxious. He hid behind Mom's shoulder. He did not want the dog to bite him. + +"It's okay, Ben," Mom said. "The dog is just saying hello. He won't hurt you. He has a leash and an owner. See?" Mom pointed to the man who held the dog's leash. + +Ben peeked from behind Mom's shoulder. He saw the man. The man smiled at them. "Don't worry, he's friendly," the man said. "Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily nodded. She liked animals. She let go of Mom's hand and walked to the dog. She reached out her hand and touched the dog's fur. The dog licked her hand. Lily giggled. + +Ben saw that Lily was not afraid. He saw that the dog was nice. He wanted to be brave. He took a deep breath and walked to the dog. He touched the dog's ear. The dog wagged his tail. Ben smiled. + +"Good job, Ben," Mom said. "You are very brave. Do you like the dog?" + +"Yes," Ben said. "He's soft and warm and funny." + +The man and the dog said goodbye and walked away. Lily and Ben waved at them. Then they ran to the park. They had fun on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. They forgot about being anxious. They were happy. +Jen and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to organize them. They left them all over the floor, on the bed, and in the closet. Their mom was not happy. She said, "You have to organize your toys, or you will get zero dessert tonight." + +Jen and Ben did not want to miss dessert. They loved cake and ice cream. But they did not want to organize their toys either. They thought it was boring and hard. They had an idea. They said, "Let's play a game. We will pretend that we are open a toy store. We will put all our toys in different places, like shelves and bins and boxes. Then we will sell them to each other." + +They thought it was a fun game. They started to move their toys around. They put their cars in one box, their dolls in another, their books on a shelf, and their puzzles in a bin. They made signs and prices for their toys. They took turns being the seller and the buyer. They said things like, "Hello, welcome to our toy store. What would you like to buy?" and "I would like to buy this car, please. How much is it?" + +They played for a long time. They did not notice that their mom came in to check on them. She saw that they had organized their toys very well. She was very happy. She said, "Wow, you did a great job organizing your toys. You are very clever and creative. You can have dessert tonight. And you can keep playing your game, if you want." + +Jen and Ben were very happy too. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. We love our game. And we love dessert." They hugged their mom and went back to their game. They had cake and ice cream later. They had a very good day. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a big doll that she liked to hug and dress up. Tom had a small car that he liked to zoom and crash. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and saw that it was raining hard. The sky was dark and the wind was blowing. They felt scared and sad. They wanted to go outside and play, but the weather was bad. + +"Mom, can we go outside?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, it's too wet and cold. You might get sick. Why don't you play inside until the rain stops?" Mom said. + +"But we are bored inside. We want to play outside. Please, Mom, please!" Tom begged. + +Mom thought for a moment. She had an idea. She went to the closet and took out a big box. She opened it and showed Lily and Tom what was inside. It was a magic shrink machine. It could make things smaller or bigger. + +"Look, kids, this is a special toy. It can shrink you and your toys, so you can have a new adventure. Do you want to try it?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Tom looked at the machine. It had buttons and lights and a big hole. They felt curious and excited. They nodded and said yes. + +"Okay, then. Choose one toy each and put it in the machine. Then, get inside the machine and press the green button. It will shrink you and your toy. When you want to come back, press the red button. It will make you big again. Have fun, but be careful!" Mom said. + +Lily and Tom did what Mom said. Lily chose her doll and Tom chose his car. They put them in the machine and got inside. They pressed the green button and felt a tickle. They looked around and saw that everything was huge. They had shrunk! + +They got out of the machine and saw their toys. They were also small, but big enough for them to play with. Lily hugged her doll and Tom zoomed his car. They had a lot of fun exploring the living room. They saw things they had never seen before. They felt happy and brave. + +They played for a long time, until they heard Mom calling them. They ran back to the machine and pressed the red button. They felt another tickle. They looked around and saw that everything was normal. They had grown! + +They got out of the machine and saw Mom. She smiled and hugged them. She asked them how their adventure was. They told her everything they saw and did. They thanked her for the magic shrink machine. They said it was the best toy ever. + +Mom was glad to see them happy. She looked outside and saw that the rain had stopped. The sky was bright and the sun was shining. She said it was time to go outside and play. Lily and Tom agreed. They took their toys and ran outside. They felt happy and free. They loved the weather. They loved Mom. They loved each other. The end. +Lily liked to play chess with her dad. He taught her the names of the pieces and how they moved. She had a big chess board with big pieces that she could hold in her hands. She thought chess was easy and fun. + +One day, Lily found a small bottle in her dad's room. It had a label that said "Shrink". She was curious and opened it. She smelled something sweet and poured some on her chess board. She did not know what it would do. + +She went to get her dad and asked him to play chess with her. He smiled and followed her to her room. He was surprised when he saw the chess board. It was very small. The pieces were tiny. They could barely see them. + +"What did you do, Lily?" he asked. + +"I used the shrink," she said. "I wanted to try it." + +He looked at the bottle and shook his head. He explained to her that the shrink was a special liquid that made things smaller. He said it was not for playing. He said it was dangerous. + +He told her to get a magnifying glass and a tweezers. He said they would try to fix the chess board. He said it would not be easy. He said it would take a long time. + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to ruin the chess board. She liked to play chess with her dad. She hoped they could play again. She learned a lesson. She would not touch the shrink again. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big hill near their house, where they could run and roll and slide. Sometimes they found shiny rocks or pretty flowers on the hill. + +One day, Lily found a rock that was very shiny and had many colors. She was very happy and showed it to Tom. "Look, Tom, I found a rainbow rock! It is so pretty and special. I value it a lot!" + +Tom liked the rock too, but he wanted to play with it. He asked Lily if he could hold it for a while. Lily said no, because it was her rock and she did not want to share it. She was very bossy and told Tom to find his own rock. + +Tom was sad and angry. He did not like how Lily was acting. He thought she was being mean and selfish. He said, "Lily, you are not being a good friend. You should share your rock with me. It is just a rock, not a treasure. You do not value me at all!" + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She hugged her rock and turned away from him. She said, "Tom, you are not being a good friend. You should be happy for me. It is not just a rock, it is a rainbow rock. It is very rare and precious. You do not value it at all!" + +Lily and Tom stopped playing and went home. They did not talk to each other for a long time. They missed each other, but they were too proud to say sorry. They did not realize that their friendship was more important than any rock. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big castle made of sand. It had towers, walls, and a gate. Lily and Ben wanted to play in the castle. + +"Who made this castle?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone else," Ben said. + +"Can we play in it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not? It looks fun," Ben said. + +They ran to the castle and climbed on the towers. They pretended to be kings and queens. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big dog came to the park. The dog saw the castle and smelled something delicious. The dog was hungry and curious. He ran to the castle and started to dig and bite the sand. + +"Hey, stop that! That's our castle!" Lily shouted. + +"Go away, bad dog! You're ruining our game!" Ben shouted. + +But the dog did not listen. He liked the taste of the sand. He dug and bit more and more. He made the castle fall apart. He made a big mess. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They cried and yelled at the dog. But the dog did not care. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. He had a delicious snack. + +The end. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play on the farm. They like to feed the furry goats. The goats say "baa" and eat the grass. + +One day, Sara and Tom see a new goat. It is white and has a red collar. Sara and Tom want to pet the new goat. They run to the goat and say "hello". + +But the new goat is scared. It does not like Sara and Tom. It runs away from them. It jumps over the fence and runs to the road. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Tom say. "We lose the goat! We have to find the goat!" + +Sara and Tom run after the goat. They see a big truck on the road. The truck is loud and fast. The goat is in the way of the truck. + +"Look out, goat!" Sara and Tom shout. "The truck is coming!" + +But the goat does not hear them. It is too busy running. The truck honks its horn. The goat stops and looks at the truck. + +Sara and Tom are scared. They think the goat will get hurt. They close their eyes and hope for the best. + +But then they hear a voice. It is the farmer. He is holding the goat by the collar. He is smiling. + +"Don't worry, kids," he says. "I got the goat. He is my goat. His name is Spot. He is new here. He is not used to people. He is a silly goat. But he is a good goat. Do you want to pet him?" + +Sara and Tom open their eyes. They see the farmer and the goat. They see the truck drive away. They are happy and relieved. + +"Yes, please," they say. "We want to pet Spot. He is a furry goat. He is a cute goat. We are sorry we scare him. We are his friends." + +The farmer nods and lets them pet Spot. Spot says "baa" and licks their hands. He is not scared anymore. He likes Sara and Tom. + +Sara and Tom smile and hug the goat. They are glad they did not lose the goat. They are glad they found a new friend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to help their mom. Today, mom says they will go to the market. The market is a big place with many things to buy. + +"Can we help you prepare, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, you can. You can help me make a list of what we need. And you can help me pack the bags," mom says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They take a paper and a crayon. They write down some words: apples, bread, cheese, eggs, milk. They draw some pictures too. They show their list to mom. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben. You are very smart. Now, let's put the bags in the car and go to the market," mom says. + +They drive to the market. The market is very busy. There are many people and cars and noises. Anna and Ben hold mom's hand. They see many colors and smells and shapes. They see fruits and vegetables and flowers and meat and fish. They see clothes and toys and books and candy. + +"Wow, the market is crazy!" Ben says. + +"It is. But it is also fun. Let's find the things on our list," mom says. + +They walk around the market. They buy apples, bread, cheese, eggs, milk. They also buy some cookies and a balloon. Mom pays the seller. The seller gives them a smile. + +"Thank you for coming to the market. Have a nice day," the seller says. + +"Thank you. You too," mom says. + +Anna and Ben are tired but happy. They have helped mom prepare. They have seen many things at the market. They have had a crazy adventure. They go back to the car. They drive home. They eat the cookies and play with the balloon. They hug mom. + +"We love you, mom. And we love the market," they say. + +"I love you too, Anna and Ben. And I love the market too. But I love you more," mom says. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a sack with toys and snacks. They share everything. + +One day, they find a big tree with green balls. Lila says, "Look, Tom, what are these?" Tom says, "I don't know, Lila, maybe they are fruits." Lila says, "Can we eat them?" Tom says, "Maybe, but we have to ask first." + +They see a man near the tree. He has a basket with more green balls. He smiles at them. Lila and Tom go to him. Lila says, "Hello, sir, what are these green balls?" The man says, "Hello, children, these are olives. They are fruits from the tree. Do you like olives?" Lila and Tom say, "We don't know, sir, we never had olives." The man says, "Would you like to try some? They are healthy and tasty. You can have some from my basket." Lila and Tom say, "Thank you, sir, that is very nice of you." + +They take some olives from the basket. They bite them. They make a face. Lila says, "Yuck, Tom, these are bitter and salty. I don't like olives." Tom says, "Me neither, Lila, they are not good. Let's go back to our sack. We have better snacks." They give the olives back to the man. They say, "Sorry, sir, we don't like olives. But thank you for letting us try." The man says, "That's okay, children, not everyone likes olives. But I'm glad you were polite and curious. You can keep some toys from my basket. They are for you." Lila and Tom say, "Wow, thank you, sir, you are very kind. We like toys." They take some toys from the basket. They say, "Bye, sir, have a nice day." The man says, "Bye, children, have fun in the park." + +Lila and Tom run back to their sack. They put the toys in the sack. They take out some snacks. They have cookies and juice. They say, "These are much better than olives. We like cookies and juice." They eat and drink. They are happy. They play with their toys. They are friends. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her bookcase. She wanted to read a new book today. She looked at her bookcase and saw a book she had not read before. It was on the top shelf. She could not reach it. + +She asked her big brother Ben to help her. "Ben, can you get me that book?" she said. Ben was busy playing with his cars. He did not want to help Lily. He said, "No, I am busy. Get it yourself." + +Lily was angry. She wanted the book very much. She said, "Ben, please, I need your help. It is too high for me." Ben said, "No, go away. I am playing." Lily said, "Ben, you are mean. I will tell Mom." Ben said, "I don't care. Leave me alone." + +Lily started to cry. She felt sad and lonely. She did not have anyone to help her. She demanded, "Ben, give me the book now!" Ben said, "No, stop crying. You are annoying." Lily said, "Ben, you are not a good brother. You are not helpful at all." + +Mom heard Lily and Ben arguing. She came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily crying and Ben playing. She asked, "What is going on here?" Lily said, "Mom, Ben won't help me. I want that book on the top shelf, but I can't reach it. He is not helpful. He is mean." Ben said, "Mom, Lily is bothering me. She wants that book, but I don't want to get it for her. She is demanding. She is annoying." + +Mom looked at Lily and Ben. She said, "Lily, I understand that you want to read a new book, but you can't demand things from Ben. You have to ask nicely and wait for him to finish his game. Ben, I understand that you want to play with your cars, but you can't be mean to Lily. You have to be helpful and kind to your sister. She is smaller than you and needs your help sometimes. Why don't you both share your books and your cars and play together?" + +Lily and Ben thought about what Mom said. They felt sorry for making each other angry. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." They hugged each other and smiled. They decided to share their books and their cars and play together. Mom was happy to see them getting along. She said, "That's better. I love you both. Now, let me help you get that book, Lily." She reached for the book on the top shelf and gave it to Lily. Lily said, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Ben. This book looks fun. Do you want to read it with me?" Ben said, "Sure, Lily. That sounds good. Do you want to play with my cars later?" Lily said, "Yes, Ben. That sounds good too. You are a good brother. You are helpful." Ben said, "You are a good sister. You are not demanding." They laughed and read the book together. Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. She said, "You are both wonderful. You are my sweet children." +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play on the beach. They had a big sack that they filled with sand and shells. They wanted to make the best sandcastle ever. + +But Ben and Sam were also very competitive. They always tried to do better than each other. They argued about who had more sand, who had more shells, who had the bigger tower, who had the prettier flag. They did not share or help each other. + +One day, a big wave came and washed away their sandcastle. Ben and Sam were sad and angry. They blamed each other for the loss. They pulled and tugged at the sack, trying to get it back. But the sack was too heavy and wet. It ripped and spilled all the sand and shells on the ground. + +Ben and Sam looked at the mess and felt sorry. They realized that they had wasted their time and fun by fighting. They hugged and said sorry to each other. They decided to work together and make a new sandcastle. They shared and helped each other. They had more fun and made a better sandcastle. + +The moral of the story is: It is better to cooperate than to compete. +Anna likes to draw with ink. She has many colors of ink and a big paper. She draws flowers, stars, and animals. She is very smart and knows how to make different shapes. + +One day, she wants to show her ink drawings to her mom. She says, "Mom, look at my ink drawings. I made them for you. Do you like them?" + +Mom smiles and hugs Anna. She says, "I love your ink drawings, Anna. They are very beautiful and creative. You are a very smart and talented girl." + +Mom helps Anna to display her ink drawings on the wall. She says, "Now everyone can see your ink drawings. They are like a rainbow on the wall. You should be very proud of yourself, Anna." + +Anna is very happy and proud. She says, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best mom in the world. I love you." +Tom and Mia are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books to have fun with. Tom likes to build towers with blocks. Mia likes to draw with crayons. They share and help each other. + +Tom sees a big chair near the window. He has an idea. He wants to climb on the chair and look outside. He thinks he can see the birds and the trees. He tells Mia his plan. + +"Look, Mia, a big chair! I want to go up and see the sky. Do you want to come with me?" he says. + +Mia shakes her head. She thinks it is not safe. She likes to stay on the floor and draw. She tells Tom to be careful. + +"Tom, I don't want to go up. It is too high. You can fall and hurt yourself. Please stay with me and play," she says. + +But Tom does not listen. He is curious and brave. He walks to the chair and puts his blocks on it. He uses the blocks as steps to climb up. He reaches the top and sits on the cushion. He feels happy and proud. He looks outside and sees the blue sky and the white clouds. He smiles and waves to Mia. + +"Look, Mia, I can see the sky! It is so pretty! Come and see!" he says. + +Mia looks up and sees Tom on the chair. She feels scared and worried. She wants Tom to come down. She tells him to be careful again. + +"Tom, please come down. It is not safe. You can slip and fall. The chair can move and tip. Please come and play with me," she says. + +But Tom does not listen. He is having too much fun. He leans forward and tries to touch the window. He does not see that the chair is wobbling. He does not feel that he is losing his balance. He slips and falls off the chair. He lands on the floor with a loud thud. He cries and hurts his knee. + +Mia runs to Tom and hugs him. She feels sorry and sad. She tells him to stop crying and helps him get up. She gets a band-aid and puts it on his knee. She kisses him and tells him to be careful next time. + +"Tom, I'm sorry you fell. Are you okay? Does it hurt a lot? Here, have a band-aid. It will make you feel better. Next time, please listen to me and be careful. I love you and I don't want you to get hurt," she says. + +Tom stops crying and hugs Mia back. He feels sorry and silly. He thanks her and tells her he loves her too. He learns his lesson and promises to be careful next time. + +"Mia, thank you for helping me. I'm okay now. It hurts a little, but the band-aid is nice. I love you too and I don't want to make you worry. Next time, I will listen to you and be careful. You are a good sister and a good friend," he says. + +They smile and hug each other. They go back to playing with their toys and books. They have fun and stay safe. They are happy and kind. +Lila and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Lila liked the swans. They had long necks and white feathers. She wanted to touch one. + +"Can I touch a swan, Mom?" Lila asked. + +"No, Lila, you can't. Swans are not pets. They can bite you if you get too close. They are wild animals. You have to be careful and respectful," Mom said. + +"But they are so pretty, Mom. I want to be their friend," Lila said. + +Ben had an idea. He saw a stick on the ground. He picked it up and said, "Lila, look. I have a swan test. I can test if the swans like us or not. Watch me." + +Ben walked to the edge of the pond. He held the stick in front of him. He waved it at a swan that was swimming nearby. The swan saw the stick. It did not like it. It hissed and flapped its wings. It stretched its neck and snapped at the stick. + +"Wow, Ben, you are brave. You tested the swan. What did you learn?" Lila asked. + +"I learned that the swan is angry. It does not want to play with us. It is proud of its pond and its space. We should leave it alone," Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, you are right. The swan is proud and angry. We should not bother it. Let's go and play on the swings instead," Lila said. + +Mom smiled and nodded. She was proud of her children. They learned to respect the swans and their pond. They also learned to test things and to be careful. They had a fun day at the park. +Sara and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for treasure and animals. They had a big box that they used as a boat, and some sticks that they used as swords and binoculars. + +"Look, Ben, I see a big garage over there!" Sara said, pointing to the neighbor's house. "Maybe there is something cool inside. Let's go and see!" + +Ben nodded and followed Sara. They dragged their box to the fence and climbed over it. They ran to the garage and opened the door. It was dark and dusty inside, but they saw many things: a car, a bike, a lawn mower, some tools, and some boxes. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Ben said, looking around. "Maybe we can find some treasure in these boxes!" + +Sara agreed and opened one of the boxes. She gasped when she saw what was inside: cookies, candy, and chocolate. They looked yummy and smelled good. + +"Ben, look at this! It's food! And it's all ours!" Sara said, grabbing a cookie and taking a bite. "Mmm, this is so yummy!" + +Ben smiled and took a candy. He unwrapped it and put it in his mouth. "You're right, Sara, this is yummy! Let's eat some more!" + +They ate and ate, until they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing in my garage? Get out of here, now!" + +It was the neighbor, Mr. Jones. He was angry and scary. He saw the kids eating his food and making a mess. + +Sara and Ben dropped their food and ran to the door. They were scared and sorry. + +"Sorry, Mr. Jones, we didn't know it was your food!" Sara said. + +"Yeah, sorry, Mr. Jones, we were just exploring!" Ben said. + +Mr. Jones shook his head and pointed to the fence. "Go back to your yard, and don't come back here again! I don't permit you to enter my garage!" + +Sara and Ben nodded and ran to the fence. They climbed over it and went back to their yard. They felt sick and sad. + +They learned a lesson that day: they should not go to places where they are not allowed, and they should not take things that are not theirs. They decided to play with their own toys and eat their own food. They hoped Mr. Jones would forgive them. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked fun. Ben wanted to go first, but Lily said no. + +"Me first, me first!" Lily shouted. "You always go first!" + +"No, me first, me first!" Ben shouted back. "You are too slow!" + +They pushed and pulled each other, trying to get to the slide. They did not yield to each other. They did not see the big dog that was running towards them. + +The dog barked loudly and jumped on them. Ben and Lily screamed and fell to the ground. The dog licked their faces and wagged its tail. It was not a mean dog, but a friendly dog. But Ben and Lily were scared and cried. + +A man came and took the dog away. He said he was sorry and that the dog was just playful. He said Ben and Lily should be more careful and not fight. He said they should yield to each other and take turns. + +Ben and Lily said they were sorry too. They hugged each other and said they were sorry for fighting. They said they would yield to each other and share the slide. + +They went to the slide and had fun. They were clever and learned their lesson. They did not want to have a nightmare about the big dog again. They wanted to have a good night and a good dream. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a man with a big shiny trumpet. He was making loud noises with it that made people stop and listen. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "I want to observe the trumpet. Can we go closer?" + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. "Maybe the man does not like kids." + +They walked slowly to the man and watched him play. He had a red hat and a blue coat. He looked happy and proud. + +"Hello, mister," Lily said. "Your trumpet is very nice. Can I touch it?" + +The man stopped playing and looked at Lily. He did not smile. He was angry. + +"No, you can't!" he shouted. "Go away, you little pests! This is my trumpet, not yours!" + +He waved his trumpet at them and made a scary face. Lily and Ben were afraid. They ran away from the man, crying. + +They did not play in the park anymore. They did not like the man with the trumpet. He was mean and rude. They wished he would go away. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But they do not like to go to the bathtub. They think it is boring and wet. + +One day, Mom says, "It is time to go to the bathtub, Tom and Mia. You are dirty and smelly. Come on, let's go." + +Tom and Mia say, "No, Mom, we do not want to go to the bathtub. We want to play more. Please, Mom, please." + +Mom says, "No, Tom and Mia, you have to go to the bathtub. It is good for you. You will be clean and fresh. And you can play with the bubbles and the duck. It will be fun." + +Tom and Mia say, "No, Mom, we do not like the bubbles and the duck. They are silly and noisy. We like our toys and books. They are fun and quiet." + +Mom says, "Tom and Mia, you are being naughty. You have to listen to me. If you do not go to the bathtub, you will not get a story before bed. And you will not get a hug and a kiss. Do you want that?" + +Tom and Mia say, "No, Mom, we do not want that. We want a story and a hug and a kiss. We love you, Mom. But we do not love the bathtub." + +Mom says, "I have an idea. How about we make a game? You can pretend that the bathtub is a big boat. And you can pretend that you are sailors. And you can go high on the waves. And you can see fish and stars. And you can sing songs. Would you like that?" + +Tom and Mia say, "Yes, Mom, we would like that. That sounds like a fun game. We want to go to the bathtub now. We want to be sailors. We want to go high on the waves. We want to see fish and stars. We want to sing songs." + +Mom says, "Good, Tom and Mia, I am glad you changed your mind. Let's go to the bathtub then. And after that, we can read a story and have a hug and a kiss. I love you, Tom and Mia. You are my good twins." + +Tom and Mia say, "We love you too, Mom. You are our good Mom. Thank you for the game. Let's go to the bathtub now." +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to bake with their mom. One day, mom gave them some dough to make cookies. She said they could choose what shapes and toppings they wanted. + +Tom wanted to make big cookies with lots of chocolate chips. He used a lot of dough and put many chips on each cookie. He did not share his dough or his chips with Sue. + +Sue wanted to make small cookies with different shapes. She used a little dough and cut out stars, hearts, and flowers. She put some sprinkles and nuts on her cookies. She offered some of her dough and her toppings to Tom, but he said no. + +They put their cookies in the oven and waited for them to bake. When they were done, mom took them out and let them cool. She said they could each have one cookie now and save the rest for later. + +Tom picked a big cookie with lots of chocolate chips. He bit into it and smiled. He said, "This is the best cookie ever!" + +Sue picked a small cookie with a star shape. She bit into it and frowned. She said, "This is not a good cookie. It is too hard and dry." + +Mom looked at their cookies and said, "I know why your cookies are different. Tom used too much dough and too many chips. His cookies are soft and gooey, but they will not last long. Sue used a little dough and a few toppings. Her cookies are hard and dry, but they will last longer. She was also thoughtful and tried to share with Tom, but he did not want to." + +Tom felt sorry for Sue and for himself. He said, "I wish I had shared with Sue. I was greedy and selfish. Now I have too many cookies that I cannot eat and she has too few cookies that she does not like." + +Sue smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. We can still share. You can have some of my cookies and I can have some of yours. Maybe they will taste better together." + +Mom hugged them and said, "That's very kind of you, Sue. And very wise of you, Tom. Sharing is caring. And baking is fun. But remember, too much of anything is not good. And being thoughtful of others is always good." + +The end. +Anna likes to bake muffins with Mom. They mix flour, eggs, milk, and sugar in a big bowl. Then they add blueberries and stir some more. Mom spoons the batter into paper cups and puts them in the oven. + +Anna waits for the muffins to be done. She smells the sweet and yummy muffins. She hears the timer beep. Mom takes the muffins out of the oven and puts them on a rack to cool. + +Anna wants to eat a muffin right away. She reaches for one, but Mom says, "Careful, they are hot. You need to wait a little bit." Anna pouts. She is hungry and she loves muffins. + +Mom sees Anna's sad face. She says, "I have an idea. Why don't you help me make some frosting for the muffins? We can use cream cheese, butter, and honey. It will be fun and tasty." + +Anna smiles. She likes to help Mom. She likes frosting too. She says, "Okay, Mom. Let's make frosting." They get a small bowl and a spoon. They put cream cheese, butter, and honey in the bowl. They stir and stir until the frosting is smooth and creamy. + +Mom says, "Now we can frost the muffins. They are cool enough to touch. You can choose which one you want to eat." Anna looks at the muffins. They are big and round and golden. She picks one with lots of blueberries. She says, "This one is mine." + +Mom gives Anna a knife. She says, "You can spread the frosting on your muffin. Be careful not to cut yourself." Anna takes the knife. She dips it in the frosting. She tries to spread the frosting on her muffin, but it is hard. The frosting is thick and sticky. The muffin is bumpy and crumbly. The knife is too big and sharp. Anna says, "Mom, I can't do it. It doesn't fit." + +Mom says, "Don't worry, Anna. I can help you. Here, let me hold the muffin for you. You can use this spoon instead of the knife. It is smaller and safer. It will fit better." Mom holds the muffin in her hand. Anna takes the spoon. She scoops some frosting with the spoon. She puts the frosting on the muffin. She spreads it with the spoon. It is easier and nicer. Anna says, "Thank you, Mom. It fits now." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, Anna. You did a good job. Now you can eat your muffin. Enjoy it. It is delicious." Anna takes a big bite of her muffin. She tastes the sweet and tangy frosting and the juicy and soft blueberries. She says, "Mmm, it is delicious. I love muffins. I love you, Mom." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Anna. You are my sweet muffin." They hug and kiss. They eat their muffins together. They are happy and full. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had a big toy box with many toys, but their favorite was a stuffed turkey. They named it Tucky and took it everywhere. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to grandma's house for a big dinner. She told them to pack some toys, but not too many. Ben and Lily each wanted to take Tucky, but there was only one Tucky. They started to fight over who would get Tucky. + +"Give me Tucky, he is mine!" Ben shouted. + +"No, he is mine, I love him more!" Lily cried. + +Mom heard them and came to their room. She saw them pulling Tucky from both sides. She was not happy. + +"Stop it, both of you!" she said. "You are hurting Tucky and each other. Why can't you share Tucky?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt bad for making mom angry and for hurting Tucky. They did not want to share Tucky, but they did not want to fight either. They were confused. + +Mom saw their faces and had an idea. She took Tucky from them and gave them a hug. + +"I know you both love Tucky very much, but he is not happy when you fight over him. He wants you to be happy too. How about you unite and take turns with Tucky? You can each have him for half of the trip, and then switch. That way, you can both enjoy Tucky and be fair to each other. What do you think?" + +Ben and Lily thought about it. They liked mom's idea. They nodded and said sorry to each other. They agreed to unite and take turns with Tucky. They hugged Tucky and thanked mom. + +Mom smiled and said, "That's my good twins. Now, let's go to grandma's house and have some yummy turkey. Maybe Tucky will like it too." + +Ben and Lily laughed and followed mom. They held Tucky together and were happy. They learned to unite and share. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big cardboard box that they pretended was a castle. They put some pillows and blankets inside and made a door with a paper lock. + +"Knock knock, who is there?" Sara asked from inside the box. + +"It's me, Ben, the prince. I have come to save you, princess," Ben said. + +"OK, but you need a key to unlock the door," Sara said. + +Ben looked around and saw a plastic spoon on the table. He grabbed it and ran to the box. He tried to fit the spoon in the paper lock, but it was too big. + +"Oh no, this key doesn't work. What can I do?" Ben said. + +Sara giggled and said, "Maybe you can find another key. Or you can ask me nicely to open the door." + +Ben thought for a moment and then said, "Please, princess, can you open the door for me? I want to play with you." + +Sara smiled and said, "OK, prince, I will open the door for you. But you have to give me a hug first." + +Ben nodded and said, "OK, I will give you a hug. You are my best friend." + +Sara opened the door and Ben gave her a hug. They laughed and played together in the cardboard castle. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their mom coming home from work. She saw them in the box and said, "What are you two doing in there? You made a big mess with the cardboard and the pillows. You need to clean up now." + +Sara and Ben felt embarrassed. They said, "Sorry, mom, we were just playing. We will clean up now." + +They got out of the box and started to pick up the cardboard and the pillows. They put them back where they belonged. They hoped their mom would not be mad at them. They still wanted to play with their cardboard castle later. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses and cars. Tom is good at counting. He can number the blocks from one to ten. Lily is not good at counting. She can only number the blocks from one to five. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower with ten blocks!" Tom says. He is proud of his tower. He shows it to Lily. + +"That's not a big tower, Tom. That's a stupid tower. It will fall down soon." Lily says. She is jealous of Tom's tower. She wants to make a bigger tower. + +"No, it's not a stupid tower, Lily. It's a strong tower. It will not fall down. You are just mad because you can't number the blocks like me." Tom says. He is angry at Lily. He thinks she is mean. + +"Yes, I can number the blocks like you, Tom. Watch me!" Lily says. She grabs some blocks from Tom's tower. She tries to number them, but she makes a mistake. She says six instead of seven. She puts the blocks on top of her tower. + +"Hey, stop that, Lily! You are taking my blocks! And you are numbering them wrong!" Tom says. He tries to get his blocks back from Lily. They start to pull and push the blocks. + +"Let go, Tom! They are my blocks now! And I am numbering them right!" Lily says. She tries to keep the blocks from Tom. They start to fight over the blocks. + +The blocks fall down. They make a loud noise. They hit Tom and Lily. Tom hurts his knee. Lily hurts her head. They both cry. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing?" Mom says. She hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the blocks and the tears. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We were playing with blocks. We were numbering them. But we had a fight. And we hurt ourselves." Tom and Lily say. They are sad and sorry. + +Mom hugs them. She kisses their knee and head. She says, "It's okay, Tom and Lily. I'm glad you are playing with blocks. They are good for learning. But you have to share them. And you have to be nice to each other. And you have to number them correctly. Can you do that?" + +"Yes, Mom. We can do that." Tom and Lily say. They smile. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They pick up the blocks. They start to play again. They number them together. They make a bigger tower. They are happy. +Lily likes jam a lot. She likes to eat jam on bread, on crackers, on pancakes, and sometimes with a spoon. One day, she saw a big jar of jam on the kitchen table. She wanted to eat some jam, but Mom was not there. She thought, "Maybe I can eat some jam by myself." + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the jar of jam. But the jar was too heavy and slippery. It fell from her hand and broke on the floor. Jam and glass went everywhere. Lily was scared and sad. She started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and Lily crying. She was angry and worried. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You could have hurt yourself. You should not touch the jam without asking me. That was very naughty." + +Lily felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to eat some jam. I like jam a lot. But I made a big mess. I'm sorry, Mom." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I know you like jam, but you have to be careful and listen to me. Jam is not good for you if you eat too much. And you should never touch glass. It can cut you and make you bleed. I'm glad you are not hurt. I love you, Lily. But you have to help me clean up this mess." + +Lily nodded and said, "I love you, Mom. I will help you. And I will not touch the jam without asking you. I'm sorry, Mom." + +Mom and Lily cleaned up the mess together. Then Mom gave Lily a glass of milk and a slice of bread with a little jam. Lily said, "Thank you, Mom. This is good. But not too much jam. I learned my lesson." + +Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm proud of you. You are a good girl." +Tim and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers and bridges and cars with the blocks. Tim has many blocks, but Ben has only a few. Tim is bald, but Ben has hair. + +One day, Tim and Ben are playing with blocks in Tim's room. Tim says, "Look, I made a big tower with my blocks. It is taller than you, Ben!" + +Ben looks at Tim's tower. He feels sad. He wants to make a big tower too, but he does not have enough blocks. He says, "Can I have some of your blocks, Tim? Please?" + +Tim shakes his head. He says, "No, these are my blocks. You have your own blocks. Go away, Ben!" + +Ben feels angry. He says, "You are not nice, Tim! You are mean and bald!" He pushes Tim's tower and makes it fall. The blocks scatter on the floor. + +Tim cries. He says, "You are bad, Ben! You broke my tower! Go away, Ben!" + +Ben runs away. He says, "I don't want to play with you, Tim! You are selfish and bald!" + +Tim and Ben are not friends anymore. They are sad and lonely. They wish they could share and play with the blocks. They wish they could say sorry and hug. They wish they could hold hands and be friends again. +Tom and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog looks hungry and angry. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom says. He picks up a stick and throws it at the dog. The dog barks and runs after the stick. Ben is scared. He runs to the house. + +"Tom, come with me!" Ben says. He opens the door and looks for Mom. Mom is in the kitchen. She is cooking meat for dinner. The meat smells good. + +"Mom, there is a big dog in the garden!" Ben says. He hugs Mom. + +"Where is Tom?" Mom asks. She looks out of the window. She sees Tom and the dog. The dog has the stick in his mouth. He drops the stick and bows to Tom. Tom bows back. He smiles and pets the dog. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Mom says. She goes out of the house. She is wet because it is raining. + +"Mom, this is my new friend!" Tom says. He points at the dog. "He is not angry. He is just hungry. Can we give him some meat?" + +Mom looks at the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks Tom's face. Mom sighs. She thinks the dog is cute. + +"OK, Tom. We can give him some meat. But only a little bit. And then we have to find his owner. He might miss him." Mom says. + +"Yay! Thank you, Mom!" Tom says. He hugs Mom and the dog. Ben comes out of the house. He is not scared anymore. He joins the hug. + +The end. +Sara and Ben like to draw with ink. They have many colors of ink and many papers. They draw animals, flowers, cars and houses. They are happy when they draw. + +One day, they want to draw a big rainbow. They need all the colors of ink. They look for the ink bottles on the table. But they see only four bottles. They need six colors for the rainbow. Where are the other two bottles? + +They ask Mom. Mom says, "I don't know. Maybe you used them all. Or maybe you lost them. You should count your ink bottles every time you draw." + +Sara and Ben are sad. They want to draw the rainbow. They look for the ink bottles in the room. They look under the bed, in the closet, in the toy box. But they cannot find them. + +They see a thin cat on the window. The cat has ink on its fur. It has blue and green ink. Sara and Ben run to the cat. They say, "Cat, did you take our ink bottles? Give them back! We need them to draw the rainbow!" + +The cat meows and jumps off the window. It runs away with the ink bottles. Sara and Ben chase the cat. They want their ink back. They hope they can catch the cat and draw the rainbow. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big, yellow butterfly on a flower. Sara wanted to catch it and put it in a jar. Ben wanted to let it fly free. + +"Give me the jar, Sara!" Ben said. "The butterfly does not like to be in a jar. It likes to fly and see the world." + +"No, Ben!" Sara said. "I want to keep the butterfly. It is so pretty and I want to show it to Mommy." + +They pulled the jar from each other. The jar fell on the ground and broke. The butterfly flew away. + +Sara and Ben felt sad. They had lost the butterfly and the jar. They had also hurt each other. + +"I am sorry, Ben," Sara said. "I was selfish. I should have listened to you. You were right. The butterfly is happier when it is free." + +"I am sorry, Sara," Ben said. "I was angry. I should have been gentle. You were curious. You wanted to see the butterfly up close." + +They hugged each other and said sorry. They learned to yield and share. They learned to respect and care. + +They saw the butterfly again. It landed on a cake that Mommy had made for them. The cake was delicious and had icing and sprinkles. The butterfly liked the icing and the sprinkles. It licked them with its tongue. + +Sara and Ben smiled. They did not try to catch the butterfly. They let it enjoy the cake. They enjoyed the cake too. They thanked Mommy and the butterfly. They were happy. +Lily likes to watch cartoons on TV. She likes the funny animals and the bright colors. She sits on the couch with her teddy bear and laughs. + +One day, the TV makes a loud noise and turns off. Lily is scared. She does not see her cartoons anymore. She blinks her eyes, but the TV is still dark. She cries. + +"Mommy, mommy, where are my cartoons?" she calls. + +Mommy comes from the kitchen. She sees Lily crying and the TV off. She hugs Lily and says, "Don't worry, sweetie. The TV is broken, but we can fix it. It's not your fault. You are safe with me." + +She takes Lily to the bedroom and puts on a DVD player. She finds a DVD with Lily's favorite cartoons. She plays it for Lily and says, "Look, here are your cartoons. You can watch them here until the TV is fixed. Do you like that?" + +Lily nods and smiles. She cuddles with her teddy bear and watches the cartoons. She feels happy and safe. She says, "Thank you, mommy. I love you and I love my cartoons." +Sara and Tom were playing with their new toy. It was a colorful snake that could twist and bend in many ways. They liked to make it look like a circle, a bridge, or a letter. + +"Look, Sara, I can make it a letter T for Tom!" Tom said, holding the snake in his hands. + +"That's nice, Tom, but I can make it a letter S for Sara!" Sara said, twisting the snake in the other direction. + +They took turns making different letters with the snake, laughing and having fun. But they did not know that the snake had a secret. It was not just a toy, it was also a real snake! + +The snake was very sleepy and did not mind being twisted and bent by the children. But it was also very hungry and wanted to eat something. It saw a mouse running across the floor and decided to catch it. + +The snake quickly untwisted itself from the children's hands and slithered towards the mouse. Sara and Tom were in shock. They did not know what was happening. They saw the snake open its mouth and bite the mouse. + +"Ah! The snake is alive!" Sara screamed. + +"Run, Sara, run!" Tom shouted. + +They ran away from the snake and the mouse, looking for their mom. They were scared and confused. They did not want to play with the snake anymore. They wanted to play with something else. Something that was not alive. Something that was just a toy. +Anna and Ben like to play with boats. They have many boats of different colors and sizes. They go to the pond and sail their boats on the water. They have fun watching their boats go fast or slow, turn or stop. + +One day, they find a new boat in the toy store. It is big and red and shiny. It has a sail and a flag and a wheel. Anna and Ben want to buy it, but it is too expensive. They ask their mom if they can have it, but she says no. She says they have enough boats already. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They go back to the pond and sail their old boats. But they still think about the new boat. They wish they could have it. + +Then they see a boy with the new boat. He is sailing it on the pond. He looks happy. Anna and Ben go to him and say hello. They ask him if they can play with his boat. The boy says yes. He says his name is Sam and he got the boat for his birthday. He says he likes to share his toys. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They take turns sailing the new boat with Sam. They have fun together. They make a new friend. They learn that the new boat is not too big for the pond. It fits just right. They also learn that their old boats are still good. They can play with them and with the new boat. They have more boats and more fun. +Lily wanted to go up the stair to her room. She had a new toy that she wanted to play with. But she was nervous. The stair was big and steep. She was afraid she might fall. + +She saw her big brother Tom in the hall. He was going to his room too. She called him. "Tom, can you help me?" she asked. + +Tom looked at her. He smiled. He was a kind brother. He liked to help Lily. He said, "Sure, I can help you. Come here, I'll hold your hand." + +He took her hand and they walked to the stair. He said, "Don't be nervous, Lily. I'll show you a trick. You can count the steps as we go up. That will make it fun and easy. Ready? One, two, three..." + +Lily followed him. She counted the steps with him. She felt less nervous. She felt happy. She said, "Four, five, six..." + +They reached the top of the stair. Lily was proud. She had done it. She hugged Tom. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You helped me. You are the best brother." + +Tom hugged her back. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You did great. You are a brave sister." + +They went to their rooms. They played with their toys. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and shiny. They want to touch it. + +"Look, a balloon!" Anna says. "Let's get it!" + +"How?" Ben asks. "It is too high." + +Anna has an idea. She sees a big box near a tree. She offers to help Ben climb on it. "Come on, I will lift you up. Then you can reach the balloon." + +Ben agrees. He trusts Anna. He goes to the box and Anna pushes him up. He stands on the box and stretches his arms. He is very close to the balloon. He is happy. + +But then, something bad happens. The box is not strong. It breaks under Ben's weight. Ben falls down and hits his head on the ground. He cries out loud. He is hurt. + +Anna is scared. She runs to Ben and tries to help him. But he is angry. He pushes her away. He thinks she did it on purpose. He does not want to be her friend anymore. + +"Go away, Anna!" he shouts. "You are mean! You broke the box and made me fall. You are not my friend!" + +Anna is sad. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She just wanted to play with him. She does not understand why he is so mad. She runs away, crying. She looks at the sky and sees the balloon. It is still there, but it does not make her happy anymore. She wishes she could say sorry to Ben and be his friend again. But she does not know how. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play catch with a ball. They throw the ball to each other and run to get it. They are happy. + +One day, they see a big network on the ground. It is made of ropes and knots. It looks like a spider web. They wonder what it is for. + +"Let's play with the network!" Lily says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But be careful. It might be a trap." + +They run to the network and touch it. It feels soft and bumpy. They try to lift it up, but it is too heavy. They crawl under it and pretend to be spiders. + +"Look at me!" Lily says. "I am a big spider. I can catch flies!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "I am a bigger spider. I can catch birds!" + +They laugh and make spider noises. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud roar. It is a bear. The bear is hungry. He sees the network and the children. He thinks they are food. He runs to the network and tries to catch them. + +"Help!" Lily and Ben scream. "It is a bear! He wants to eat us!" + +They are scared. They try to get out of the network, but it is tangled. They are stuck. + +The bear reaches the network and pulls it with his paws. He growls and shows his teeth. He is angry. + +But then, they hear another noise. It is a man. The man is a hunter. He sees the bear and the children. He has a gun. He shoots the bear. + +"Bang!" The gun makes a loud sound. The bear falls down. He is hurt. He runs away. + +The man runs to the network and cuts it with a knife. He frees the children. He hugs them. + +"Are you OK?" The man asks. "I am sorry. The network was a trap. I wanted to catch the bear, but I caught you instead." + +Lily and Ben are OK. They are not hurt. They are glad. + +"Thank you!" Lily and Ben say. "You saved us!" + +The man smiles. He is happy. + +"You are welcome!" The man says. "You are brave. But don't play with the network again. It is dangerous." + +Lily and Ben nod. They agree. + +They say goodbye to the man. They take their ball. They go home. + +They are still friends. They still like to play catch. But they never play with the network again. They are happy. +Lily was hungry. She wanted to eat something yummy. She went to the kitchen and saw a big tray on the table. The tray had many things on it. Some things looked good, like cookies and apples. Some things looked bad, like green stuff and cheese. + +Lily reached for a cookie, but a loud voice stopped her. It was Mom. + +"No, Lily, you can't eat that. That's for the guests. You have to eat your lunch first." + +Lily did not like lunch. Lunch was scary. It had green stuff and cheese and bread. Lily did not like green stuff and cheese and bread. She liked cookies and apples and candy. + +"Please, Mom, can I have a cookie? Just one? I'm very hungry." + +"No, Lily, you have to eat your lunch. It's good for you. It will make you strong and healthy. If you eat your lunch, you can have a cookie later." + +Lily did not want to wait. She wanted a cookie now. She looked at the tray again. She saw a cookie that was very big and very brown and very sweet. She wanted that cookie very much. + +She waited until Mom was busy. She climbed on a chair and reached for the tray. She grabbed the cookie and ran to her room. She was very happy. She had the cookie. She did not have to eat the scary lunch. + +But then she heard a noise. It was a loud and angry noise. It was Mom. + +"Lily, what did you do? You took a cookie from the tray. That was very naughty. You have to come back and eat your lunch. And no more cookies for you." + +Lily was scared. She hid under her bed with the cookie. She did not want to go back. She did not want to eat the scary lunch. She wanted to eat the cookie. + +But the cookie did not taste good. It was hard and dry and bitter. It was not a cookie. It was a brownie. Lily did not like brownies. She liked cookies. + +She spit out the brownie and cried. She wished she had listened to Mom. She wished she had eaten her lunch. She wished she had a cookie. +Sara was a wealthy girl who had many toys and clothes. She liked to play with her dolls and dress them up. She did not like to share or be nice to others. She was mean and selfish. + +One day, Sara was bored and wanted to play with something new. She saw a big cushion on the sofa that looked soft and fluffy. She decided to take it and make it her own. She did not care that the cushion belonged to her mother, who loved it very much. + +She dragged the cushion to her room and threw it on her bed. She jumped on it and laughed. She felt happy and proud. She did not hear her mother calling her for lunch. She did not want to eat or talk to anyone. She just wanted to play with her cushion. + +She played until she felt tired and sleepy. She decided to nap on her cushion. She snuggled into it and closed her eyes. She did not know that the cushion had a zipper and a hidden pocket. She did not know that her mother had put her jewelry and money in the pocket for safekeeping. + +While Sara was napping, a thief broke into the house. He saw the cushion on Sara's bed and felt curious. He opened the zipper and found the jewelry and money. He smiled and took them. He did not care about Sara or her mother. He was greedy and cruel. + +He left the house with his loot and ran away. He did not see Sara's mother coming home from the market. He did not hear her scream when she saw the broken door and the empty cushion. He did not care about the pain and loss he caused. + +Sara woke up from her nap and saw her mother crying. She did not understand what had happened. She did not see her cushion or her toys or her clothes. She only saw the mess and the sadness. She felt scared and confused. She did not feel happy or proud anymore. She felt sorry and ashamed. She wished she had been nice and shared. She wished she had listened and eaten. She wished she had loved and hugged. She wished she had not taken the cushion. She wished she had not napped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to church with her family every Sunday. One day, as they were walking to church, Lily saw a great big rock on the side of the road. + +"Look, Mommy! That rock is so big!" exclaimed Lily. + +"Yes, it is. But we have to keep walking to get to church on time," replied her mom. + +As they continued walking, Lily started to struggle to keep up with her family. She was getting tired and her little legs couldn't keep up. + +"Mommy, can you carry me?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, I can carry you for a little bit," said her mom. + +As they walked, Lily saw the great big church in the distance. She was so excited to go inside and sing songs with her friends. When they finally arrived, Lily said to her mom, "Thank you for carrying me. I love going to church with you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go to the park to play. Her mommy said, "We can go to the park after lunch, Lily." Lily replied, "I believe you, Mommy!" + +After lunch, they went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. Lily was having so much fun that she didn't want to leave. But her mommy said, "It's time to go home now, Lily. We can come back tomorrow." Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. I'll stay here and wait for you." + +But when her mommy came back, Lily was nowhere to be found. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find her. Sadly, they went back home without her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games and explore new places. One day, Lily and her friends went to a big park with a maze. They were very excited to try and find their way through it. + +Lily was a bit clumsy and kept bumping into the walls of the maze. Her friends helped her and they finally made it to the end. After they finished, they sat down to discuss their adventure. They talked about how they found their way and how much fun they had. + +Lily was happy that her friends helped her and that they all had a great time together. She couldn't wait to come back and try the maze again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and hop around in the grass. One day, Benny's mom told him about an event happening in the forest. She said there would be lots of yummy carrots and fun games to play. Benny was so excited, he couldn't wait to go! + +The next day, Benny hopped through the forest to find the event. He saw lots of other animals there, like squirrels and birds. They were all having so much fun! But then, Benny saw something very sad. A little bird was lying on the ground, not moving. Benny's heart felt heavy and he knew the bird was dead. + +Benny wanted to help the little bird, so he hopped over and covered it with some leaves. He knew the bird wouldn't feel cold anymore. Even though Benny was sad, he still had a fun time at the event. But he never forgot about the little bird and always remembered to be kind to all the animals in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. He had a big imagination and loved to pretend he was a pirate searching for treasure. One day, Timmy found a treasure map! He was so excited to find the treasure that he ran all the way to the park. + +When he got there, he saw that someone had marked the spot where the treasure was supposed to be. Timmy dug and dug until he finally found the treasure chest. Inside, he found lots of shiny gold coins and jewels. He was so happy and calm, he couldn't believe his luck. + +But then, something terrible happened. A big, mean bully came and took Timmy's treasure away. Timmy was so sad and cried all the way home. His mom asked him what was wrong and Timmy told her everything. His mom told him that even though it was a bad ending, he learned an important lesson. She told him that sometimes people can be mean and take things that don't belong to them, but it's important to always be kind and not take things that don't belong to us. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and looking for bugs. One day, she found a big, green bug crawling on a leaf. + +"Hello, little bug," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I am looking for food," replied the bug. + +Lily smiled and said, "That's okay. You can stay here and eat as much as you want." + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw a man with a gun. He was trying to shoot the bug! + +Lily quickly ran over and stood in front of the bug. "Stop!" she shouted. "You can't shoot the bug. He's my friend." + +The man looked surprised and put his gun away. "Okay, little girl," he said. "I won't shoot the bug. You are a very brave girl." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you. I just want to make sure my bug friend is safe." And from that day on, Lily and the bug were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pin that she loved to wear on her shirt. One day, she was playing with her friends when she saw a big sack on the ground. She asked her friends, "What's in the sack?" + +Her friend, Tom, replied, "I don't know, but it looks heavy. Maybe we should open it and see." + +Lily said, "I don't know if that's a good idea. We need to be reliable and not touch things that aren't ours." + +Tom thought for a moment and said, "You're right, Lily. Let's leave the sack alone and go play something else." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Tom. You're a good friend." She then pinned her pin back on her shirt and went off to play with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her dolls and her teddy bear. One day, Lily went to the doctor's office with her mommy. The doctor wanted to test her blood to see if she was healthy. + +Lily was scared because she saw a needle on the table. She knew needles were dangerous and could hurt her. "Mommy, I don't want the needle," said Lily. + +"It's okay, sweetie. The needle won't hurt you. It's just a little pinch," said mommy. + +Lily closed her eyes and held her mommy's hand while the doctor tested her blood. After it was done, the doctor gave Lily a sticker for being brave. Lily was happy and proud of herself for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a blue suit that he loved to wear when he went to church with his family. One day, Timmy's mommy was very busy and couldn't play with him. Timmy felt sad and tired, so he decided to take a nap. He put on his blue suit and climbed into his cozy bed. Soon he was fast asleep and dreaming of playing with his mommy. When he woke up, his mommy was there and they played together all afternoon. Timmy was happy and loved his blue suit even more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. Her garden was big and had many flowers. One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. Her friend saw a flower that was ugly and said "Ew, that flower is ugly. Why do you allow it to grow in your garden?" Lily replied, "That flower may be ugly, but it is still a flower. And all flowers are welcome in my garden." Her friend understood and they continued to play together in the beautiful garden. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy person. The person was very tired and needed to go to bed. They put on their pajamas and climbed into bed. As soon as their head hit the pillow, they fell fast asleep. + +But then, suddenly, they heard a noise outside. It was a car that was zooming down the road. The sound was so loud that it woke the sleepy person up. They looked out the window and saw the car driving by very fast. It was very exciting to watch the car zoom by, but the sleepy person was still very tired. So, they closed their eyes and went back to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park and chase after balls. One day, Max found a bone. The bone was big and white. Max was happy to have found it. + +Max wanted to bring the bone home, but it was too big to fit in his mouth. Max had to decide what to do. He thought and thought until he had an idea. Max decided to carry the bone home by holding it with his paws. + +Max's paws were very flexible, so he was able to hold the bone tightly. Max was proud of himself for making a good decision. He carried the bone all the way home and showed it to his owner. His owner was happy to see Max with his new bone. From that day on, Max always remembered to use his flexible paws to carry his bones home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma in the countryside. One day, Lily asked her grandma if they could go play golf together. Grandma said yes and they went to the golf course. The golf course was big and green. They played and had fun. + +After playing, they went to the clubhouse to get some snacks. Lily saw a toy in the gift shop but it was expensive. She told her grandma, "I want that toy, but it's too expensive." Grandma said, "Don't worry, we'll find something cheap." They looked around and found a cute keychain that was cheap. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you grandma, I had so much fun playing golf with you." +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Hop. Hop liked to jump and play with his friends. One day, Hop found a shiny rock. He showed it to his friend, Squirrel. + +Squirrel said, "Wow, that rock is so pretty! I wish I had one like it." + +Hop said, "I can give you this rock, but what will you give me in return?" + +Squirrel thought for a moment and said, "I can give you some nuts from my tree. It's very rich with nuts." + +Hop thought that was a fair trade, so he gave the rock to Squirrel and got some nuts in return. They both went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful child named Lily. She loved to play in her garden every day. One day, her friend, Timmy, came to visit her. + +"Can I play with you, Lily?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course, you can! Let's play hide-and-seek!" Lily replied. + +They played for a while, but then Lily said, "I'm thirsty. Let's go inside and get some juice." + +They went inside and Lily's mom gave them each a glass of juice. They drank it all up and then went back outside to play some more. It was a fun day playing with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who went to work every day. She loved her job because it was very useful and helped lots of people. But she missed her little boy very much when she was away. + +Every morning, the mommy gave her little boy a big hug and a kiss before she left for work. The little boy would wave goodbye to his mommy and say, "I miss you!" + +During the day, the mommy worked hard and helped lots of people. But she always thought about her little boy and how much she missed him. When it was time to go home, the mommy was very happy to see her little boy again. They hugged and kissed and the little boy said, "I'm so happy you're home, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Max who was very thick. Max always played with his toys and never shared them with Lily. One day, Lily wanted to touch Max's toy car, but Max shouted, "No, it's mine!" + +Lily felt sad and went to her mom to tell her what happened. Her mom said, "Max needs to learn to share with his sister. Let's talk to him." So, they went to Max and asked him why he didn't want to share his toys with Lily. Max said, "I don't want to share because they are mine." + +Mom explained to Max that sharing is important and it makes others happy too. Max understood and gave Lily his toy car to play with. Lily was happy and thanked her mom. The moral of the story is that sharing is caring and it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and play. One day, he found himself lost in a big maze. He didn't know what to do, he felt scared and alone. + +Suddenly, he saw a kind cat named Sally. Sally saw that Timmy was lost and knew she had to help him. She said, "Don't worry Timmy, I'll support you and help you find your way out of the maze." + +Timmy was so happy and grateful for Sally's help. They worked together and found their way out of the maze. Timmy realized that Sally was not like the other cats he had met before. She was kind, helpful and never rude. From that day on, Timmy and Sally became the best of friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a tunnel in the ground. She decided to crawl through it. + +Inside the tunnel, she met a kind bunny. "Hello, little girl," said the bunny. "What are you doing here?" + +"I wanted to explore the tunnel," replied Lily. + +The bunny smiled. "That's very brave of you. But it's dangerous to crawl through tunnels alone. You should always have a grown-up with you." + +Lily nodded, and the bunny helped her out of the tunnel. From that day on, Lily always asked her mom or dad to come with her when she wanted to explore new places. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly around and explore the forest. One day, Tweety saw a stream and decided to take a drink. Suddenly, Tweety saw a fish struggling in the stream. + +Tweety said, "Oh no! Fishie needs help!" + +Tweety flew down and tried to help the fish, but it was too heavy. Tweety flew back up and saw a big rock. Tweety thought, "I can turn the rock and make a dam to stop the stream. Then, Fishie can swim safely." + +Tweety flew down and pushed the rock with all its might. Suddenly, the stream stopped flowing and the fish swam safely. Tweety felt happy and alert, knowing it helped someone in need. + +The moral of the story is that even small actions can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress with sparkles on it. One day, she heard a noise coming from her toy box. She opened it and saw her teddy bear was making the noise. + +Lily picked up her teddy bear and rubbed his belly. The noise stopped and her teddy bear was happy. They played together and had fun. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her for dinner. She put her teddy bear back in the toy box and went to eat. She was happy because she had a new friend to play with and she knew how to make him happy by rubbing his belly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. One day, he found a big tree with lots of branches. He climbed up and up until he reached the top. He was so happy! + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a voice. It was his mom calling him for dinner. Timmy tried to climb down, but he slipped and fell. He hurt himself and cried. + +His mom saw him and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" + +"I fell from the tree," Timmy said, holding his smelly pencil. + +"Oh no! Let's go to the hospital," his mom said. + +Timmy had a broken arm and had to wear a cast for a long time. He couldn't climb trees anymore, but he learned to be careful and not take risks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the springtime. One day, as she was picking flowers in the garden, she saw a charming butterfly. + +"Hello, little butterfly," said Lily. "Can I record you with my camera?" + +The butterfly fluttered its wings and replied, "Sure, that sounds like fun!" + +Lily took out her camera and snapped a picture of the butterfly. She was so happy to have captured its beauty on film. + +"Thank you for letting me record you," said Lily. "You are the most charming butterfly I've ever seen!" + +The butterfly smiled and flew away, leaving Lily with a happy memory of her springtime adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich king who lived in a castle. He had a lot of money and lots of toys to play with. One day, he went outside to play and saw a little frog. He picked up the frog and squeezed it too hard. The frog was shocked and jumped away. The king felt bad and decided to be more gentle with animals from then on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing in the park. They were having a lot of fun until they saw a big, scary dog. + +The dog stared at them and Timmy got scared. Billy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can beat him. We will have a victory!" But Timmy was too scared and ran away. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park with his mom. He wanted to show her the big, scary dog. But when they got there, they saw something disgusting. The dog had eaten all of Timmy's toys. Timmy was sad and his mom was angry. + +Timmy said, "Why did the dog do that?" His mom replied, "Sometimes, animals do bad things. We have to be careful." Timmy was sad but he learned a lesson. He never went back to the park again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy puppy named Max. Max loved to play all day long. He would run and jump and wag his tail. One day, Max went to the park with his owner. At the park, Max saw a big net. The net was colorful and playful. Max wanted to play with the net, so he barked and jumped around it. His owner threw a ball and Max ran to catch it in the net. Max had so much fun playing in the park with the net. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He looked for his friends but he couldn't find them. + +Timmy walked around the park and saw a shiny tap. He turned the tap and water came out. Timmy felt happy because he found the tap. + +Suddenly, a man came up to Timmy and said, "You have a very modest shirt, little boy." Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, mister!" + +Timmy continued to play at the park and eventually found his friends. They played together and had a lot of fun. Timmy was happy that he found the tap and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw her mommy wearing a pretty vest. She asked, "Mommy, can I wear your vest?" + +Her mommy said, "Sure, but be careful, it's delicate." + +Lily put on the vest and started to twirl around. Suddenly, she leaned too far and fell down. The vest got a little dirty, but her mommy said it was okay. Lily learned to be more careful with delicate things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a mail carrier and made a mailbox out of a shoebox. + +Her brother, Jack, saw her playing and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm delivering mail to all my toy friends," Lily replied. + +Jack thought it was foolish to play with toys, but Lily didn't mind. She loved using her imagination and having fun. + +Later that day, Lily went to check her pretend mailbox and found a letter inside. It was from her toy bear, thanking her for the mail delivery. Lily was so happy that she pretended to dance around the room with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color with his crayons. One day, Timmy's little sister accidentally spilled water on his favorite coloring book. Timmy was very sad because his beautiful drawings were ruined. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and said, "Don't worry Timmy, we can restore your coloring book. Let's dry it off and see if we can fix it." Timmy was happy to hear that and helped his mom dry off the book. + +After a while, the coloring book was dry, but some of the pictures were still smudged. Timmy's mom said, "Let's set a goal to make this coloring book look like new again." Timmy nodded his head and they got to work. + +Together, they used their creative minds to fix the smudged pictures. They added more colors and even drew some new pictures. Timmy was so happy with how his coloring book turned out. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for helping me restore my coloring book. It looks even better now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a gift on the ground. It was a small, hairy toy that she loved to use to play with her friends. + +But one day, Lily lost the toy. She searched and searched, but it was nowhere to be found. She was sad and missed her toy very much. + +One day, Lily saw a boy playing with a toy that looked just like hers. She asked the boy if it was her toy, but he said it was his. Lily felt sad and angry. She thought about taking the toy from the boy, but she knew that was wrong. + +The moral of the story is that it's not nice to take things that don't belong to you, even if you really want them. Lily learned her lesson and promised to always ask before using someone else's things. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots, but his friend, a wise owl, recommended that he try a radish. Benny wasn't sure because he had never tried a radish before, but he trusted his friend and decided to give it a try. + +Benny went to the garden and found a tight little radish. He took a bite and was surprised by the spicy taste. It was different from carrots, but Benny liked it! + +From that day on, Benny would eat radishes along with his carrots. He was grateful to his friend for recommending it to him and helping him discover a new favorite snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the big green yard. There was a big bush in the corner of the yard that Timmy loved to play around. One day, Timmy got very hungry and wanted a snack. He went inside to ask his mom for a snack, but she said he had to wait until dinner. Timmy was sad because he was very hungry. + +Then, Timmy had an idea. He remembered that he owned a little apple tree in the yard. He went outside and picked a big red apple from his tree. The apple was so juicy and delicious that Timmy forgot all about being hungry. He sat under the big bush and ate his apple, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, it was very hot outside and Timmy wanted to play with his friends. He put on his gloves and went outside to play. + +As he was playing, he saw a little bird sitting on the ground. The bird was shivering because it was cold. Timmy felt sad for the bird and asked, "Why are you shivering?" + +The bird replied, "I don't have any feathers to keep me warm." + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I know! I will give you my gloves to keep you warm." + +The bird was very happy and thanked Timmy. Timmy learned that it's important to help others, even if it means giving up something that you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique toy that she loved very much. It was a pretty doll with a pink dress. She liked to display it on her shelf in her room. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't want to, so she just played with her doll instead. She didn't notice that there was a lot of dust on the shelf. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came to check on her and saw the dust on the shelf. She was very angry and took away Lily's doll. Lily was sad and cried a lot. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to clean her room and display her toys properly. But she never got her unique doll back. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max had a blue collar that he loved to wear. One day, Max went for a walk in the park and met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi Max! I like your blue collar," said Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily. I like it too," replied Max. + +Lily noticed that Max looked sad. "What's wrong, Max? Why do you look sad?" + +"I lost my ball and I can't find it. I really care about my ball," said Max with a whimper. + +"Don't worry, Max. I will help you find your ball," said Lily with a smile. + +Together, they searched the park and finally found Max's ball. Max was so happy that he licked Lily's face to show how grateful he was. From that day on, Max and Lily were the best of friends and they always went for walks together wearing their collars. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bicycle all around town. His bicycle was red and shiny and made him feel happy. One day, Timmy saw an old bicycle in his neighbor's garage. It looked ancient and rusty. Timmy asked his neighbor if he could have it, and his neighbor said yes! + +Timmy was so excited to ride his new bicycle, but he knew he had to behave and be careful. He didn't want to get hurt or break his new bike. So, he put on his helmet and rode slowly at first. As he got more comfortable, he started to go faster and faster. He felt like he was flying! + +From that day on, Timmy loved his ancient bicycle just as much as his shiny red one. He always made sure to behave and take good care of it. And whenever he rode it, he felt like he was on a grand adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was always moving and jumping around. He was restless and never stopped playing. One day, Benny's mom told him it was time to go to bed. Benny didn't want to sleep, but his mom said he needed to rest. + +Benny got into bed, but he was still moving around. His mom turned off the lights and it was dark in the room. Benny didn't like the dark and he was scared. His mom told him to relax and that everything was going to be okay. + +Benny closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He tried to relax and soon he fell asleep. When he woke up in the morning, he felt refreshed and ready to play again. Benny learned that sometimes it's important to rest and relax, even if it's dark and scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough. One day, she made a big ball of dough and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I made this!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily! Can I take a look?" Lily handed the dough to her mom. Her mom squeezed it tight and said, "This is really good, Lily. You're getting better at making dough." + +Lily was so happy to hear that. She took the dough back and started playing with it again. "I love making dough," she said to herself. "It's so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. Her mommy would give her an apron to wear to keep her clothes clean. + +One day, Lily's mommy was baking cookies. Lily asked, "Can I help you, mommy?" Her mommy said, "Yes, you can help me mix the dough. But be careful, it's hot!" + +Lily put on her apron and helped her mommy mix the dough. When they were finished, her mommy said, "Good job, Lily! Remember, helping others is cool and it makes them happy." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. She learned that including others in your work can make them feel happy and appreciated. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly dog named Max. Max loved to eat bones and play fetch with his owner, Timmy. One day, Max was walking in the park when he heard a loud bell. + +Max barked, "What is that noise, Timmy?" + +Timmy replied, "It's the ice cream truck! Let's go get some ice cream!" + +Max's tail wagged with excitement as they ran to the ice cream truck. Max got a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and Timmy got a strawberry cone. + +As they walked home, Max felt very happy. He loved the sound of the bell and the taste of the ice cream. From that day on, every time Max heard the ice cream truck bell, he knew it meant a yummy treat was coming. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who she played with every day. One day, Lily forgot to invite Max to play with her. Max felt sad and left out. + +Lily realized her mistake and remembered how important it is to include friends in everything. She went to Max's house and apologized. Max forgave her and they played together again. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to include Max in everything she did. She learned that being a good friend means being clear and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs and wanted to see them at the museum. His mommy and daddy said they would buy tickets so they could all go. Timmy was so happy! + +When they got to the museum, Timmy saw all the big dinosaur bones and he was very excited. But then, he accidentally knocked over a display and broke it. The museum worker got angry and told Timmy's parents they had to pay for it. + +Timmy felt sad that he made a mistake, but his mommy and daddy said it was okay and they would buy a new display. They all learned that accidents happen, but it's important to take responsibility and make things right. And Timmy still got to see all the cool dinosaurs at the museum! +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow bird. The bird loved to sing and make sound. It was a happy bird and loved to move from tree to tree. One day, the little bird saw a big yellow cat. The cat wanted to catch the bird and eat it. The bird tried to move away, but the cat was too fast. The cat caught the bird and ate it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies more than anything in the world. One day, her mom said they were going to bake cookies together. Lily was so excited! + +As they were mixing the dough, Lily said, "Mommy, I want to make a big cookie!" Her mom laughed and said, "That would be silly, Lily. Cookies are supposed to be small." + +But Lily didn't listen. She made a big, giant cookie and put it in the oven. When it was done, she tried to take it out, but it was too heavy. Suddenly, the cookie fell and broke into a million pieces. + +Lily felt so stupid for not listening to her mom. But her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can always make more cookies together." From then on, Lily always listened to her mom and never made a big cookie again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to write stories and draw pictures. One day, she decided to make a special picture for her mommy. She took out her paper and crayons and started to draw. + +Suddenly, her little brother came over and spilled salt all over her picture. Lily was very upset and started to cry. "Why did you do that?" she asked her brother. + +"I didn't mean to," he replied. "I was just playing around." + +Lily was still upset and her mommy tried to clean the picture, but the salt had made it harsh and ruined it. Lily was very sad and didn't want to draw anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yellow broccoli. One day, she went outside to play and saw the sun shining in the sky. It was so bright and yellow, just like her favorite vegetable! + +Lily decided to pick some broccoli from her garden and hold it up to the sun. It looked even more yellow and shiny now! She was so happy and ran inside to show her mommy. + +"Look mommy, my broccoli is shining!" she exclaimed. Her mommy smiled and gave her a big hug. Lily was so proud of her shiny yellow broccoli and couldn't wait to eat it for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her to the grocery store to buy some yummy snacks. Lily was very curious about all the different foods on display. She saw bananas, apples, and even some funny looking vegetables. + +As they walked around the store, Lily asked her mommy if they could buy some cookies. Her mommy said yes and they went to the cookie aisle. Lily was so happy to see all the different types of cookies on display. She picked out her favorite ones and put them in the cart. + +After they finished shopping, they went to the checkout and paid for their groceries. Lily was excited to go home and eat her cookies. She thanked her mommy and said, "I had so much fun at the grocery store!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the grass. His mom always told him to behave and not run around too much. + +One day, Timmy decided he wanted to mow the lawn all by himself. He asked his mom if he could use the lawn mower, but she said he was too young and needed to wait until he was bigger. + +Timmy was sad, but he knew he had to listen to his mom and behave. He continued to play outside and enjoy the sunshine. Maybe one day he would be big enough to be independent and mow the lawn all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her mom and dad. One day, they went to the beach and saw lots of jellyfish in the water. Lily thought they looked funny and wanted to touch them, but her mom said they were dangerous. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily and her family ran to their car, but they forgot to pick up their picnic basket. When they got home, they realized the tasty sandwiches and fruit were left behind. They decided to go back to the beach to get it. + +When they arrived, they saw lots of jellyfish on the sand. Lily's dad accidentally stepped on one and got stung. He screamed in pain and they had to go to the hospital. Lily was sad that their fun day at the beach ended badly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. She loved to play with her mom's makeup. One day, Ann saw a big box of makeup on the table. She wanted to try it all on her face. + +Ann put on the makeup and thought she looked very brave. She felt like a superhero. She wanted to show her friends. But first, she wanted to taste the makeup. She put a little on her tongue. Yuck! It did not taste good at all. + +Ann learned that makeup was not for eating. She washed her face and put the makeup away. She knew she could still be brave without it. Ann went outside to play with her friends, feeling like a superhero. +Once upon a time, in a big field, there lived a goat named Gigi. Gigi loved to race with her friends. They would run and play all day long. + +One day, Gigi met a new friend named Titi. Titi was a tiny bird who loved to watch the races. Gigi asked Titi, "Do you want to race with us?" Titi was scared but said, "Yes, I will try." So, Gigi and Titi raced with their friends. Titi was not fast, but she had fun. + +After the race, Gigi said, "Titi, you did a good job!" Titi was happy and felt important. Gigi told her, "You don't have to be fast to be important. It's about having fun and being a good friend." From that day on, Gigi and Titi were best friends, and they learned that being kind was more important than winning a race. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big toy rocket in his room. He was very glad. Tim loved to play with the rocket. He would fly it all around the house. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sue, came to play. "Look at my rocket!" said Tim. "Wow!" said Sue, "Can I play too?" Tim and Sue played with the rocket all day. They had so much fun. + +As they played, Tim accidentally kicked the rocket. It flew across the room and hit the wall. Tim and Sue looked at each other and laughed. They picked up the rocket and kept playing. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty blouse that she loved to wear. One day, she wanted to go to the park to play with her friends. + +On her way to the park, she saw a big, strong tree. Lily decided to delay going to the park and climb the tree instead. She climbed higher and higher, and soon she was very high up. + +As she climbed, her blouse got stuck on a branch. Lily was scared, but she was also strong. She pulled and pulled until her blouse was free. Then, she climbed down the tree and went to the park to play with her friends. They all had a fun day together. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They wanted to have a fun day outside. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to set his toy car under it. He ran to the tree and put his toy car in the shade. + +While Tim played with his toy car, his mom went to buy ice-cream. She came back with two cones, one for her and one for Tim. Tim was so happy, he jumped up and down. He said, "Thank you, mom! I love ice-cream!" + +As Tim ate his ice-cream, a silly dog came running by. The dog bumped into Tim and made him drop his ice-cream. Tim felt sad and called the dog stupid. His mom said, "It's okay, Tim. The dog didn't mean to do it. We can get another ice-cream." They went back to the ice-cream stand and got a new cone. Tim was happy again and continued playing with his toy car under the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to imagine and play with her toys. One day, she woke up and saw that it was spring. The sun was shining, and the flowers were growing. Lily was so happy! + +Lily put on her brilliant yellow dress and went outside to play. She saw the birds singing and the butterflies flying. Lily imagined that she was a butterfly too, flying high in the sky with her butterfly friends. + +Lily played all day in the warm spring sun. She made new friends with the animals and the flowers. When it was time to go home, she said goodbye to her new friends and went inside. Lily couldn't wait for another brilliant spring day to imagine and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Tom. Tom had a big boat. He liked to sail on the water when the sun was hot. + +One hot day, Tom met a fish. The fish said, "I know a secret. There is a big treasure on an island far away. But you must lie down and close your eyes to find it." Tom thought about it and said, "Okay, I will try." + +Tom sailed to the island, and it was very hot. He remembered what the fish said, so he lay down and closed his eyes. When he opened his eyes, he saw a big box. Inside the box was the treasure! Tom was so happy. He thanked the fish for the secret and sailed back home with his treasure. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a funny dog named Max. Max liked to joke and make everyone laugh. He had an amazing way of making everyone happy. + +One day, Max saw a lot of cars in the street. It was traffic. The people in the cars looked sad and tired. Max wanted to help them feel better. So, he started to joke and play near the street. The people in the cars saw Max and started to smile and laugh. They forgot about the traffic for a while. + +In the end, the traffic went away, and the people went home. They all felt happy because of Max's jokes. The moral of the story is that a little bit of laughter can make a big difference, even in a difficult situation. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was always ready to help his mom and dad. One day, his mom asked him to hold a big chest. It was a very special chest. It had all of Tim's toys inside. + +Tim was very happy to hold the chest. He carried it from one room to another. It was not easy, but Tim was strong. He wanted to show his mom and dad that he could do it all by himself. + +When Tim finished moving the chest, his mom and dad were very proud of him. They gave him a big hug and a special treat. Tim was happy that he could help his family. He knew that he was a big boy now. +One day, a big line of ants was marching. They were going to a picnic. They wanted to eat yummy food. They marched one by one, all in a row. + +A tall giraffe saw the ants. He was angry. His long neck was stuck in a tree. He wanted help. The ants saw the giraffe and wanted to help him. + +The ants marched to the giraffe. They used their tiny legs to push the tree. The tree moved and the giraffe was free. The giraffe was happy. He said thank you to the ants. The ants and the giraffe became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little town. In the town, there was a big law. The law said, "No one can play with toys on the street." All the kids were sad because they loved to play with toys outside. + +One day, a kind lady named Sue wanted to help the kids. She thought, "I will replace the law with a better one." Sue talked to the people in the town. She said, "Let's make a new law that lets kids play with toys outside, but they must be clear and safe." + +The people liked Sue's idea. They replaced the old law with the new one. Now, the kids could play with clear toys outside. They were so happy! They played with clear balls, clear cars, and clear dolls. The kids thanked Sue for helping them. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who liked to roar. One day, he saw a big bear. The bear liked to roar too. They looked at each other and thought, "Who can roar louder?" + +They decided to have a roar fight. The lion roared loud, and the bear roared loud too. They roared and roared, trying to see who was the best. It was a big noise, but it was not a dull fight. All the little animals came to watch and listen. + +In the end, they both got tired. They looked at each other and laughed. The lion and the bear became good friends. They learned that it was more fun to play together than to fight. And they lived happily in the forest, roaring and playing with their new friend. +Once upon a time, in a hidden place, there was a big lake. Near the lake, there lived a bird named Bobby. Bobby loved to soar high in the sky. He liked to look down at the lake and watch the fish swim. + +One day, Bobby met a frog named Fred. Fred was sitting by the lake. "Hi, Fred!" said Bobby. "Do you want to play with me?" Fred looked up and said, "Yes, Bobby! Let's play near the lake." + +Bobby and Fred played near the lake all day. They had so much fun. The sun was going down, and it was time for them to go home. Bobby said, "Bye, Fred! Let's play again tomorrow." Fred smiled and said, "Bye, Bobby! See you tomorrow." + +The next day, Bobby soared high in the sky again. He looked down at the lake and saw Fred waiting for him. They played together every day, and they became the best of friends. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a friendly vendor. Every day, he sold yummy treats to all the kids. The kids loved him and his treats. + +One sunny day, a little girl came to the vendor. She wanted a treat. The vendor gave her a big ice cream. The little girl was so happy. She said "thank you" and went to play. + +While she was playing, a big bird flew by. The bird wanted her ice cream. The little girl did not want to share. She screamed, "No, bird! My ice cream!" The bird flew away, and the little girl kept her ice cream. She went back to play with her friends, and they all enjoyed their treats from the friendly vendor. +Once upon a time, in a big green park, there was a small orange squirrel. The squirrel loved to find nuts and eat them. One sunny day, the squirrel went to look for nuts under the tall trees. + +As the squirrel was looking for nuts, he met a big brown bear. The bear said, "Hello, little squirrel. What are you doing?" The squirrel replied, "I am looking for nuts to eat. Do you want to help me?" The bear smiled and said, "Yes, I will help you find nuts." + +Together, the squirrel and the bear found many nuts. They decided to test which nut was the best to eat. They tasted each nut and found that the big round nut was the yummiest. The squirrel and the bear were very happy and full. They became good friends and played in the park every day. +One day, a unique bird named Will lived in a big tree. Will had many friends who liked to play with him. They all had fun together. + +One day, Will saw his friend, the cat, stuck in a tall tree. The cat was scared and said, "Help me, Will! I can't get down." Will wanted to help his friend, so he thought of a plan. + +Will went to find his other friends, the dog and the rabbit. He told them, "Our friend, the cat, is stuck in the tree. Let's help him!" They all worked together to get the cat down. The dog stood at the bottom of the tree, the rabbit climbed up, and Will flew up to the cat. They all helped the cat get down safely. The cat was very happy and said, "Thank you, Will, and all my friends, for helping me!" From that day on, they knew that they could always count on each other for help. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to eat pastries. One day, she found a pastry shop and went inside. + +In the shop, Kitty met a girl named Sue. Sue said, "Hi, Kitty! Do you want a pastry?" Kitty nodded and said, "Yes, please!" Sue gave Kitty a small pastry. + +Kitty loved the pastry so much that she wanted to keep it forever. She took it home and put it in a box. Every day, she looked at the pastry and smiled. + +One day, Sue came to visit Kitty. She saw the pastry in the box and said, "Kitty, you should eat the pastry, not keep it!" Kitty thought about it and agreed. She ate the pastry and it was yummy. + +From then on, Kitty and Sue became best friends. They went to the pastry shop together and enjoyed small pastries every day. +Once upon a time, in a quiet little town, there lived a kind baker named Sam. Sam loved to mix all kinds of treats in his bakery. One day, Sam made a very special cake that was so big and fancy, it was a true luxury. + +Sam's friend, Lily, came to visit him. "Wow, Sam! That cake looks so yummy!" she said. "Can I have some?" Sam smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! But first, let's share it with our friends in the town." + +Together, Sam and Lily carried the big luxury cake to the town square. They shared it with all the people and everyone was happy. The people said, "Thank you, Sam and Lily! This cake is so good!" + +And so, Sam and Lily learned that sharing is a very important thing to do. When you share, everyone can enjoy the good things in life. And that is the moral of the story: sharing makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, in a small kitchen, there was a sweet little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom cook. One day, her mom asked her to test a new menu for dinner. Lily was very excited. + +Lily and her mom started to cook. They made a big pot of soup, some yummy bread, and a sweet cake for dessert. While they were cooking, Lily's mom said, "Lily, can you please taste the soup and tell me if it is good?" Lily tasted the soup and said, "Yes, mom, it is very good!" + +When they finished cooking, Lily and her mom sat down to eat. They enjoyed the soup, bread, and sweet cake. Lily was proud that she helped her mom with the new menu. They both agreed that it was a delicious dinner. +One day, a dog named Max was in his lab. Max was a smart dog who loved to play with his toys. He had many toys in his lab. Max was ready to play with his friends today. + +Max called his friend, a cat named Lucy. "Lucy, come to my lab! I have new toys!" Max said. Lucy was excited and ran to Max's lab. They played with the toys and had a lot of fun. + +After playing, Max urged Lucy to have a snack. They ate yummy treats and laughed. They were happy friends who loved to play and eat together in Max's lab. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, red door with a lock. One day, she wanted to decorate the door to make it pretty. + +Lily found some clear stickers with stars, hearts, and flowers. She put them all over the door. The door looked so nice with the stickers on it. + +One day, her friend Tom came to play. He saw the door and said, "Wow, your door looks so pretty!" Lily was happy that Tom liked her door. They played all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben loved to read his novel. One day, he went to the park to read his novel under a tree. While he was reading, a small bird named Tim came to sit next to him. Tim was sometimes a bit rude, but Ben liked him anyway. + +"Hi Ben!" said Tim. "What are you doing?" Ben looked up from his novel and said, "I'm reading my favorite story. It's about a brave bear and a little bird who go on adventures together." Tim got excited and asked, "Can I listen to the story too?" Ben smiled and said, "Sure, come sit next to me." + +As Ben read the story out loud, the sky got darker and it started to rain. Ben didn't want his novel to get wet, so he used his big body to cover the book. Tim got scared of the rain and said, "Ben, I don't like the rain. Can you please cover me too?" Ben opened his arms wide and let Tim come under him. Together, they stayed dry and warm, and Ben continued to read the story to Tim until the rain stopped. +One day, a blue bird named Billy found a big cauliflower in the garden. Billy was very happy because he loved to eat cauliflower. He wanted to share it with his friends. So, he went to find his friend, Tommy the rabbit. + +"Tommy, come see what I found!" said Billy. Tommy hopped over and saw the cauliflower. "Wow, that's a big cauliflower!" said Tommy. They decided to count how many bites they could take from the cauliflower. + +Billy took one bite, then Tommy took one bite. They kept taking turns and counting their bites. "One, two, three, four..." they counted together. They laughed and enjoyed eating the cauliflower. + +After they had counted ten bites each, they were full and happy. They shared the rest of the cauliflower with their friends in the garden. Everyone enjoyed the tasty treat, and they all thanked Billy and Tommy for sharing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big yellow ball. Lily loved to play with her yellow ball every day. One day, she could not find her ball. She was sad and wanted to search for it. + +Lily started to search for her yellow ball. She looked in her room, under her bed, and in the closet. She could not find it. Then, she saw a puzzle on the floor. She thought maybe her ball was hiding behind the puzzle. Lily moved the puzzle, but her ball was not there. + +Finally, Lily went outside to search for her yellow ball. She looked in the bushes, under the slide, and behind the tree. There, she found her yellow ball! Lily was so happy. She picked up her ball and played with it all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while playing, Tim saw a big, dull rock. He wanted to show his friends the rock, but he did not see the small toy on the ground. + +Tim tried to walk to the rock, but he stumble on the small toy. He fell down and it hurt. Tim's friends came to help him stand up. They told Tim that they should all clean up their toys so no one would stumble again. + +After they cleaned up, Tim's mom saw them and was very happy. She gave them a treat for being good and helping each other. Tim and his friends learned that it is important to keep their play area clean to avoid getting hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to help his mom in the garden. They grew many vegetables like carrots and peas. They were very careful with their plants. + +One day, Tim saw some bugs on the vegetables. He wanted to help his mom, so he found a bottle of bug spray. He did not know how to use it, so he sprayed it all over the garden. The bugs went away, but the spray was too strong. + +The next day, Tim and his mom went to the garden. They saw that the vegetables were not happy. The leaves were brown, and the vegetables were small. Tim was sad that he hurt the plants. He learned that he should ask for help when he does not know what to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big toy car. It was red and had a buckle on the seat. Tim liked to play with his car every day. + +One day, Tim saw a girl named Sally. Sally was sad because she did not have a toy to play with. Tim wanted to help Sally. He thought very hard. Then, he had an idea. He would offer his toy car to Sally. + +Tim gave his car to Sally. Sally was very happy. She played with the car all day. But, when it was time to go home, Sally did not give the car back. She took the car with her. Tim was sad because he lost his car. The end. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big tree with something strange on it. Tim looked closer and saw that it was broccoli! He asked his mom, "Why is there broccoli on the tree?" + +His mom smiled and said, "It's a fine day for broccoli to grow on trees, don't you think?" Tim laughed, and they decided to pick some of the broccoli. + +As they picked the broccoli, a little bird flew down and said, "Thank you for taking the broccoli! It was too heavy for my tree." Tim and his mom were happy to help the bird. They took the broccoli home and had a tasty dinner. And every time they went to the park, they remembered the day they found broccoli on a tree. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there lived a little rabbit named Remy. Remy was enthusiastic and loved to play with his friends. One day, Remy found a big blueberry bush full of sweet blueberries. + +Remy wanted to share the blueberries with his friends. He picked some and went to offer them to his best friend, a squirrel named Sam. Sam was happy and ate the blueberries with Remy. They laughed and played together. + +The next day, Remy went back to the blueberry bush to pick more blueberries. But he saw that there were no more blueberries left. Remy was very sad. He realized that he should have saved some blueberries for later. The moral of the story is to not use up all the good things at once, because there might not be more later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park to look for the perfect rock. + +Lily found a big rock, but it was too sharp. She did not want to play with it. Then she found a small rock, but it was not perfect either. She kept looking and looking. + +Finally, Lily found the perfect rock. It was round and smooth, not sharp at all. She was so happy! She took her perfect rock home and played with it all day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a round ball named Bouncy. Bouncy was very naughty. He liked to jump and play all day. One day, Bouncy met a nice girl named Sally. Sally loved to design things. She made pretty pictures with her crayons. + +"Hi, Bouncy! Do you want to design with me?" asked Sally. Bouncy jumped up and down, happy to play with Sally. They sat down and started to draw. Bouncy was not good at drawing, but he tried his best. Sally drew a big, round sun. Bouncy tried to draw a round sun too, but it looked like a funny potato. + +"Bouncy, let's try to make a round sun together!" said Sally. They worked together, and their sun was big, round, and bright. Bouncy was happy to learn how to draw a round sun. From that day, Bouncy was not naughty anymore. He loved to design with Sally, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was an alligator who liked to dress up. He lived in a big pond. He had many friends, but he was a little dangerous. + +One day, the alligator wanted to play with his friends. He put on a pretty dress and went to find them. He saw a little bird and said, "Hi, bird! Do you want to play with me?" + +The bird looked at the alligator and said, "No, I can't play with you. You are dangerous!" The alligator felt sad and went to find more friends. + +The alligator met a big elephant and said, "Hi, elephant! Do you want to play with me?" The elephant looked at the alligator and said, "No, I can't play with you. You are dangerous!" The alligator felt very sad and went back to the pond. He took off his pretty dress and swam in the water. He knew he was dangerous, but he still wanted to have friends. +Once upon a time, there was a famous dog named Spike. Spike lived in a big house with his friend, a little girl named Lily. They loved to play together all day. + +One day, Spike and Lily were playing in the yard. Spike saw a ball and wanted to play catch. "Lily, throw the ball for me!" Spike barked. Lily threw the ball, and Spike ran to catch it. But then, Spike saw a big cat and started to panic. He forgot about the ball and ran back to Lily. + +"Help, Lily! There's a big cat!" Spike cried. Lily hugged Spike and said, "Don't worry, Spike. The big cat won't hurt you. I will keep you safe." Spike felt better, and they went back to playing catch. They had a fun day, and the big cat never bothered them again. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. It was a hot day and he felt miserable. He heard a tiny sound near his ear. It was a mosquito! + +"Buzz, buzz," said the mosquito. "I am hungry. Can I have some of your food?" + +Tim was scared, but he wanted to be nice. "No, Mr. Mosquito, you can't have my food. But I can help you find some." + +So, Tim and the mosquito went looking for food. They found a big, juicy fruit. The mosquito was happy and Tim was happy too. They became good friends and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a big field. In the field, there was a little bird. The little bird loved to whistle. Every day, the bird would sit on a tree and whistle a happy song. + +One day, a small boy came to the field. He heard the bird's whistle and said, "Wow, you are good at whistling! Can you teach me?" The bird nodded and started to teach the boy. They practiced all day long. + +After some time, the boy learned how to whistle too. He was successful! The boy and the bird became good friends. They played and whistled together in the field every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. One day, Tom wanted to go outside and play. He had a plan to play with his ball in the park. But there was a problem. It was cold outside, and Tom needed a jacket. + +Tom looked in his room and found a big red jacket. But the jacket was bad. It had a big hole in it! Tom was sad because he could not wear the bad jacket. He asked his mom for help. + +Tom's mom saw the bad jacket and had an idea. She took out her sewing kit and fixed the hole. Now, the jacket was good! Tom put on the jacket and went to the park. He played with his ball all day, thanks to his mom and the good jacket. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy went to a big house. The house was old and unknown to her. She heard stories about a ghost living there. Lucy was brave and wanted to discover if it was true. So, she went inside the house. + +As Lucy walked around the house, she saw a white thing in the corner. It was the ghost! She was scared at first, but then she saw it was sad. Lucy wanted to help the ghost be happy. She had an idea to make the ghost smile. + +Lucy found a funny hat and put it on the ghost's head. The ghost looked at itself and started to laugh. Lucy and the ghost became friends. They played and had fun all day. In the end, Lucy discovered that the unknown ghost was not scary but just needed a friend. +One day, a polite kid named Tom went to the park to play. He saw a big ball and thought it would be fun to start a game. He looked around and saw other kids playing too. Tom went up to a girl named Sue and asked, "Can I play with you?" + +Sue said, "Yes, but we need more kids to play." So Tom and Sue went to find more kids to join their game. They found a boy named Max who was not polite. Max said, "I want to play, but I will only play if I can be the boss." Tom and Sue did not like that idea but they wanted to play, so they said okay. + +As they started to play, Max was not a good boss. He made the game not fun for Tom and Sue. They did not want to play anymore. Tom and Sue said, "We will not play with you if you are not nice." Max was sad and said, "I want to be nice. Can you teach me how?" Tom and Sue showed Max how to be polite, and they all played happily together. +One day, a little dog named Spot found a shiny diamond in the park. The diamond was so pretty that Spot wanted to keep it. But a big, scary cat saw the diamond too. The cat was scared of the shiny diamond, but it wanted to take it away from Spot. + +Spot was scared, but he had an idea. He ran to a big puddle and jumped in. Spot got all wet and soaked. The diamond got soaked too. The cat did not like water, so it did not want to go in the puddle. + +The cat was scared of the wet and soaked diamond, so it ran away. Spot was happy that the cat was gone. He took the soaked diamond home and showed it to his friends. They all loved the shiny diamond and played with it all day. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to visit her elderly grandma. Grandma lived in a small house in the woods. Lucy loved to go there because it was always fun. + +While they were playing, they heard a knock on the door. Lucy opened the door and saw a package. "Grandma, look what I found!" she said. Grandma smiled and said, "Let's open it together." Inside the package, they found a big, scary mask. + +Lucy decided to play a game. She put on the mask and said, "Boo! I will scare you, Grandma!" Grandma laughed and said, "Oh, Lucy, you are so funny!" They played with the mask all day and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy cat named Tim. He liked to look at everything in the house. One day, while Tim was walking around, he saw a thing called an ashtray. He did not know what it was, but he wanted to find out. + +Tim got closer to the ashtray and sniffed it. He did not like the smell. It made him feel bad. Tim thought, "I hate this smell!" He decided to walk away from the ashtray and look for something else to play with. + +As Tim walked away, he saw a big, soft ball. He forgot about the ashtray and started to play with the ball. Tim was happy that he found something fun to do. He played with the ball all day and had lots of fun. The nosy cat learned that it is okay to not like some things, but there are always other things to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with his ball all day. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. + +One day, Sue wanted to play with Tom, but Tom did not want to play. He just wanted to sleep. Sue said, "Tom, let's play!" But Tom disagreed. He did not want to play. Sue was sad. + +Then, Sue had an idea. She found a toy that made a funny sound. When she shook the toy, it went "squeak, squeak!" Tom heard the sound and woke up. He liked the sound! Tom and Sue played with the toy and had lots of fun. They were happy friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a big red bus. The bus would take people from one place to another. The bus was very happy when it was full of people. But one day, the bus started to feel cold. + +The bus did not like the cold. It made the bus suffer. The bus wanted to be warm and happy again. So, the bus went to find a place where it could be warm. + +The bus drove and drove until it found a big yellow sun. The sun made the bus warm and happy again. The bus was no longer cold and did not suffer anymore. From that day on, the bus always stayed near the big yellow sun and took people to warm and happy places. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a mighty dog who loved to run and play. One day, Spot went to the park to play with his friends. + +While playing, Spot saw a big ball. He wanted to return the ball to its owner. Spot took the ball in his mouth and started to look for the owner. He looked and looked but could not find the owner. + +Spot felt sad and tired. He sat down with the ball, hoping the owner would come. But no one came for the ball. Spot was very sad and went home without his friends. +One day, a little girl named Sue wanted to bake a cake. She went to the kitchen and put on her apron. Sue was very serious about making the best cake ever. + +While she was baking, a small animal came into the kitchen. It was a naughty cat. The cat wanted to eat the cake. Sue saw the cat and knew she had to stop it. + +Sue picked up the cat and put it outside. She went back to her cake and finished baking. The cat tried to come back in, but Sue was too smart. She locked the door and enjoyed her cake with her family. The cat learned not to mess with Sue's baking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bear named Teddy. Lily and Teddy were best friends. They played together every day. Lily felt very comfortable with Teddy. + +One day, Lily made a wish. She wished Teddy could talk. She wanted to hear Teddy say he loved her. That night, a star heard her wish. The star made Teddy talk. + +The next day, Teddy talked to Lily. Lily was so happy. But then, Teddy got mad. He said Lily left him alone too much. Lily was sad. She said, "I'm sorry, Teddy. Please forgive me." Teddy forgave her. They hugged and played together. They were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to paint. She would paint all day long. She painted pictures of the sun, the trees, and her family. Mia liked to use lots of colors in her paintings. Her favorite color was pink. + +One day, Mia found a big box with a wrap on it. She was very excited. She opened the wrap and found lots of paint inside. There were many colors she had never seen before. Mia was so happy. She decided to paint a big picture for her mom and dad. + +Mia used all the colors in the box to paint a beautiful picture. She painted a big sun with a little house under it. She painted her family standing by the house, smiling. When she was done, Mia put the picture in a wrap and gave it to her mom and dad. They loved it very much. They hung the picture on the wall, and Mia felt proud of her painting. +Once upon a time, there was a funny bunny named Bob. Bob lived in a small house near a big fence. Every day, Bob would hop and play near the fence. + +One sunny day, while Bob was hopping, he saw a big tree with yummy fruits. He wanted to pick the fruits to eat. So, Bob hopped and hopped to reach the fruits, but they were too high. + +Then, a nice bird saw Bob and wanted to help him. The bird flew up and picked the fruits for Bob. They both ate the yummy fruits and became good friends. From that day, they always played together near the fence, and they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful player named Tim. He loved to play ball with his friends. One day, Tim went to the park to play. + +At the park, Tim saw a big dog. The dog was lying on the grass. Tim said, "Hi, dog! Do you want to play ball with me?". The dog wagged its tail and stood up. + +Tim and the dog played ball together. They had so much fun. Tim threw the ball and the dog ran to catch it. They played until the sun went down. Tim said, "Bye, dog! Let's play again soon." The dog barked happily and they both went home. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. The park had a big gray slide, swings, and a sandbox. Lily loved to play in the sandbox. She saw a small patch of sand that was wet. Lily wanted to make a sandcastle with the wet sand. + +Lily said to her mom, "Mom, can you bring me a bucket and a shovel?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. I will bring them for you." Her mom brought the bucket and the shovel to Lily. + +Lily used the shovel to put the wet sand from the patch into the bucket. She patted the sand down and turned the bucket over. A beautiful sandcastle stood in the sandbox. Lily was so happy and proud of her sandcastle. She played all day at the park with her mom, and when it was time to go home, they said goodbye to the gray slide, swings, and the sandbox. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a polite boy who always said "please" and "thank you". One evening, Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big, red ball on the grass. + +"Mom, can I play with the ball?" Tim asked. "Of course, but remember to be polite and ask if it belongs to someone," his mom reminded him. Tim looked around and saw a girl his age. He walked up to her and asked, "Is this your ball?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Yes, it is. My name is Sally. Do you want to play together?" Tim was happy and they played with the ball until the sun went down. Tim's mom called him, "Tim, it's time to go home now." + +As they left the park, Tim thanked Sally for playing with him. It was a fun evening, and Tim had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was a very nosy girl. She liked to know what everyone was doing. One day, she saw her mom put a big, soft pillow in a box. Sue wondered what the pillow was for. + +Sue went to her mom and asked, "Mom, what is the pillow for?" Her mom smiled and said, "It's a surprise, Sue. You will find out soon." Sue was so excited. She couldn't wait to find out what the surprise was. + +The next day, Sue's mom took her to a park. There were many kids playing and having fun. Sue's mom opened the box and took out the pillow. She said, "Sue, this is a special pillow for you to sit on while you play with your friends." Sue was so happy! She sat on her new pillow and played all day long with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a sun who loved to rise in the morning. Every day, the sun would say, "Hello, world!" as it came up. The sun warmed the earth and made the flowers grow big and tall. + +One cold evening, the sun met the moon. The sun said, "Hi, moon! I like to rise in the morning. What do you like to do?" The moon smiled and said, "Hello, sun! I like to come out in the evening, when it is cold and dark. I light up the night sky with my friends, the stars." + +The sun and the moon became good friends. They took turns rising and shining, making the sky beautiful all day and night. The sun warmed the earth while the moon watched over everyone as they slept. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a girl named Amy went to the park with her mom. They saw a big tree with a weird shape. Amy said, "Mom, look at that tree! It looks funny!" Her mom agreed and said, "Yes, it does look funny, Amy." + +Amy wanted to climb the tree, so she asked her mom if she could try. Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful, and hold on tight!" Amy held on to the tree branches as she climbed up. She felt like she was on top of the world. + +As she sat on a branch, she found a small bag of salt. "Mom, look what I found!" she shouted. Her mom looked up and said, "That's salt, Amy. It's used to make food taste better." Amy felt proud of her discovery and carefully climbed down the tree. She held the salt tight in her hand and couldn't wait to tell her friends about her adventure at the park. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the beach with her mom. They wanted to play near the water and feel the tide. Lily was excited because she loved the beach. The sun was shining, and the sand was warm. + +Lily and her mom walked close to the water. The tide went in and out, making Lily laugh. Her mom said, "Lily, let's order a healthy snack from the snack stand." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I want a healthy snack." + +They went to the snack stand and ordered a healthy fruit cup. Lily and her mom sat on the sand, eating their snack and watching the tide. They had a fun day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to listen to music. Her mom and dad had an old music box. The music box played a beautiful song that made Sue happy. + +One day, Sue's friend, Tim, came to play. Sue wanted to show Tim the old music box. She said, "Tim, come see my music box. It plays nice music." Tim said, "No, I want to play with my toy car." Sue insisted, "Please, just listen to the music." + +Tim agreed and went to see the music box. Sue opened the box and the music started to play. Tim smiled and said, "Wow, Sue! This music is nice. I like it!" They both danced and laughed to the music from the old music box. From that day on, Sue and Tim loved to listen to the music together. +One day, a big helicopter was in the sky. It was very serious because it had a job to do. The helicopter had to spend the day helping people. + +In a small town, a little boy named Tim saw the helicopter. Tim said, "Wow! Look at the big helicopter!" His mom said, "Yes, it is here to help people." + +The helicopter saw a cat stuck in a tree. It flew down and helped the cat. The cat was happy and said, "Thank you, helicopter!" The helicopter said, "You're welcome, cat!" + +The helicopter spent the day helping more people and animals. At the end of the day, the helicopter was tired but happy. It knew it did a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was playing with his smooth toy car. He loved to make it go fast on the floor. One day, his mom was talking on the telephone. Tim wanted to talk too, but his mom said no. + +Tim was sad, so he took the telephone from his mom. His mom was not happy. She said, "Tim, give me the telephone back. You should not take things without asking." + +Tim gave the telephone back to his mom. His mom said, "I have to punish you for taking the telephone. You cannot play with your toy car for one day." Tim felt sorry and promised to be good. + +The next day, Tim could play with his smooth toy car again. He learned to ask before taking things. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mother. One day, Tim's mother asked him to bring some flowers from the garden. She wanted to make their house pretty. + +Tim went outside and found some flowers. He saw red flowers, blue flowers, and yellow flowers. But he also found a smelly flower. It was big and green. Tim thought his mother would like it because it was so different. + +Tim brought all the flowers to his mother. She was happy with the red, blue, and yellow flowers. But when she saw the smelly flower, she laughed. "This flower is very smelly, but it is also special," she said. Tim and his mother put all the flowers in a vase, even the smelly one. They were happy to have such a colorful and interesting house. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy found a bright package in her room. She was very happy and excited to see what was inside. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look what I found! Can I open it?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Lucy, but be careful. We don't want to spoil what's inside." Lucy nodded and carefully opened the package. Inside, she found a pretty doll with a shiny dress. She loved it so much and played with it all day. + +One day, Lucy took her doll to the park. She played with it under a big tree. Suddenly, a naughty boy came and took her doll. Lucy was sad and cried. The boy's mom saw this and said, "Give the doll back to Lucy. You shouldn't spoil her fun." The boy listened and gave the doll back to Lucy. They both said sorry and became friends. From that day on, Lucy and the boy played together with the bright package doll and had lots of fun. +One day, a little girl named Lily found an incredible wardrobe in her room. It was big and blue. She opened it and saw many pretty clothes inside. Lily wanted to wear them all, so she decided to mix them up and make a new dress. + +She took out a shirt, a skirt, and a hat. She put them on the floor and said, "Mix, mix, mix! Make a new dress for me!" Suddenly, a small cat appeared from under the bed. The cat looked at Lily and said, "Meow! I can help you mix the clothes." + +Lily and the cat mixed the clothes together. They laughed and had fun. When they were done, Lily had a beautiful new dress to wear. She thanked the cat and they both played in the room. From that day on, Lily and the cat were best friends, and they loved to mix things in the incredible wardrobe. +One day, a little girl named Lily went with her mom to the store. They bought a big, fat box with a pretty bow on it. Lily was very excited because she knew there was a surprise inside the box. + +When they got home, Lily's mom said, "Let's unpack the box and see the surprise!" Lily opened the box and inside was a cute, fluffy teddy bear. She was so happy and hugged the teddy bear tight. + +Lily's mom asked, "Do you like your surprise?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I love my new teddy bear! Thank you, Mom!" They played with the teddy bear all day and had lots of fun. +One day, a restless shrimp named Sam was swimming in the sea. He saw a big fish named Bob. Sam wanted to play, but he was too small to keep up with Bob. Bob swam fast, and Sam tried to pass him, but he could not. + +Sam had an idea. He asked his friend, the crab, for help. "Can you help me pass Bob?" Sam said. The crab thought for a moment and said, "I have a plan. I will hold on to you, and we can swim together to pass Bob." + +The next day, Sam and the crab swam together. They were faster than before. They passed Bob and won the race. Bob was surprised but happy for his friends. Sam learned that with a little help, he could do anything. +Once upon a time, in a pretty forest, there was a big giant. The giant had a big bag of toys. He loved to share his toys with all the little kids in the forest. + +One day, the giant forgot where he put his bag of toys. He looked under the trees and behind the bushes. He felt sad because he could not find his bag of toys to share with the kids. + +Then, a little girl saw the sad giant and asked, "Why are you sad, Mr. Giant?" The giant told her about his lost bag of toys. The little girl said, "Don't worry, Mr. Giant. I will help you find your bag of toys." They looked together and soon found the bag under a pretty tree. The giant was so happy, and he shared his toys with all the kids in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to be independent and do things by herself. Her mom and dad wanted her to learn more, so they got her a tutor. + +The tutor came to Lily's house to teach her. They read books and played games. One day, the tutor said, "Lily, you need to keep practicing to get better." Lily listened and tried her best. + +One day, Lily wanted to show her independence. She told the tutor, "I can do it alone. I don't need your help." The tutor was sad but let Lily try. Lily tried, but she didn't keep practicing like the tutor said. In the end, Lily didn't learn as much as she could have, and the tutor went away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived with her parent in a small house. One day, it was very hot outside. Lily wanted to help her parent, so she went to the kitchen. + +In the kitchen, Lily saw a broken cup. She wanted to replace it with a new one. She looked in the cupboard and found a pretty new cup. She put the broken cup in the trash and put the new cup on the table. + +Lily's parent came into the kitchen and saw the new cup. They smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily, for replacing the broken cup with a new one. You are a big help!" Lily felt happy and proud that she could help her parent on this hot day. They all enjoyed a nice cold drink together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. Tim was very impatient, so he ran up the hill fast. + +At the top of the hill, Tim met a friendly dog. The dog wagged its tail and said, "Hi, Tim! Let's play!" Tim was very happy and said, "Yes, let's play!" + +They played a fun game. Tim would shake a toy, and the dog would run to get it. They laughed and played until the sun went down. Then, Tim and the dog went home, tired but happy. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a fancy phone. It was very pretty and shiny. She wanted to show it to her best friend, Tom. She ran to Tom's house and showed him the fancy phone. + +"Look, Tom! I found a fancy phone!" Lucy said. Tom was very excited too. But then, they both wanted to play with the phone at the same time. They each pulled on the phone and it started to bend. + +"Oh no! We don't want to snap the phone!" Tom said. They both let go of the phone and it was safe. They decided to take turns playing with the fancy phone, so they could both have fun. + +In the end, Lucy and Tom learned to share the fancy phone and had a great time playing together. They knew that sharing was the best way to keep their friendship strong and keep the fancy phone from snapping. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole. The mole had a long nose. He lived in a hole in the ground. He liked to play with his friends. + +One day, the mole found a big ball. He wanted to play with it. He pushed the ball with his long nose. The ball began to roll. It rolled fast and far away. The mole ran after the ball, laughing and having fun. + +As the ball rolled, it went down a hill. The mole followed it, rolling down the hill too. At the bottom of the hill, the mole caught the ball. He was so happy. He took the ball back to his hole to show his friends. They all played with the ball together and had a great time. +One day, a busy bird named Bella was flying in the sky. She saw a pretty pastel pond below her. Bella wanted to play in the water. So, she decided to dive into the pond. + +As Bella dove into the pond, she met a friendly fish named Finn. Finn said, "Hi, Bella! Do you want to play with me?" Bella was happy to have a new friend. They swam and splashed in the water together. + +After a while, Bella and Finn got tired. They sat by the pond and talked. Bella said, "I had fun today, Finn." Finn agreed, "Me too, Bella." They promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, in a tidy village, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to decorate her room and her house. She liked to make everything pretty and colorful. + +One day, Lily saw that the village park was not pretty. It looked sad. She said to her friend, Tom, "Let's decorate the park and make it happy!" Tom agreed and said, "Yes, let's make our village pretty!" + +Lily and Tom worked together. They put flowers, ribbons, and painted rocks in the park. They made the park look happy and pretty. All the people in the village came to see the park. They said, "Thank you, Lily and Tom! You made our village tidy and pretty!" + +Lily and Tom smiled. They were happy to make their village a beautiful place. They knew that a tidy village was a happy village. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a lively man who loved to play in the rain. He lived in a small house near a big tree. The man had many friends, like the cat, the dog, and the bird. + +One day, it started to rain. The man put on his boots and raincoat. He went outside and started to dance and sing. The cat, the dog, and the bird joined him. They all had fun playing in the puddles. + +The man said, "I love the rain! It's so much fun!" The cat meowed, the dog barked, and the bird chirped. They all agreed that playing in the rain was the best thing to do. And so, they played until the rain stopped and the sun came out again. +Once upon a time, there was a purple train. The train loved to run fast. One day, the train met a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch the train run. + +"Hi, train!" Tim said. "I like how you run fast. Can I ride you?" The purple train was happy and said, "Yes, Tim! Let's go for a fun ride." + +Tim got on the purple train, and they started to run very fast. But they went too fast! The train could not stop. Tim was scared. The purple train tried to stop, but it was too late. They ran off the tracks and fell. Tim and the train were sad because they could not run anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to cook with his mom. One day, Tim wanted to cook all by himself. He put a big pot on the top of the stove. The pot was empty. + +Tim's mom said, "Tim, don't cook alone. You are too little." But Tim did not listen. He turned on the stove and the pot got very hot. + +Tim tried to take the pot off the stove. But it was too hot and it burned his hand. Tim cried and his mom came to help. She was sad and said, "I told you not to cook alone." Tim learned his lesson and never tried to cook alone again. +One day, a peaceful cat named Tom went to a food place. He sat down and looked at the menu. He saw fish, chicken, and milk. Tom liked fish a lot. So, he said to the food man, "I want fish, please." + +The food man frowned and said, "I am sorry, Tom. We have no fish today." Tom was sad but he still wanted to eat. So, he said, "Okay, I will have chicken and milk, please." + +The food man smiled and said, "Good choice, Tom!" Soon, Tom had his chicken and milk. He ate and drank happily. After that, he said thank you to the food man and went back home. Tom was happy he had a good meal even if he did not get fish. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy bow and arrow. One day, he went to the park with his mom to play. + +While playing, Tim saw a big tree. He thought it would be fun to attach his arrow to the tree. So, he took his arrow and tried to attach it to the tree. But, Tim was clumsy and the arrow fell down. + +A kind squirrel saw Tim and said, "Do you need help?" Tim nodded and said, "Yes, please." The squirrel helped Tim attach the arrow to the tree. They both smiled and played together. Tim was happy that he made a new friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. It was a busy day. Many kids were playing and having fun. Tim felt hungry and wanted to eat his lunch. + +Tim sat down on a bench and opened his lunch box. Inside, there was a yummy sandwich, some fruits, and a small cookie. As he started to eat, a girl named Sue came up to him. + +"Can I join you for lunch?" Sue asked. Tim said, "Yes, you can sit with me." They both ate their lunch together and talked about their favorite games. They became good friends and played at the park until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a birthday coming up. He was very excited. He wanted to have a big party with all his friends. But Tim's mom and dad did not have a lot of money. They could only buy cheap things for the party. + +Tim's mom said, "Tim, we can't buy a lot of things for your party, but we can still have fun!" Tim was sad, but he wanted to try. So, they started to plan the party. They made a game called "Move and Freeze". When the music played, all the kids had to move. When the music stopped, they had to freeze. + +On the day of the party, all of Tim's friends came. They played "Move and Freeze". They laughed and had fun. They ate cake and ice cream. Tim's friends told him it was the best party ever. Tim learned that you don't need a lot of money to have fun. The most important thing is to be with your friends and family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the dirt. One day, he found a big pitch near his house. The pitch was full of mud, and Tim decided to play in it. + +As Tim played in the mud, he got very dirty. His hands, face, and clothes were all covered in mud. He heard his mom call, "Tim, it's time to come inside!" Tim felt ashamed because he knew he was too dirty to go inside the house. + +Tim said, "Mom, I am very dirty. Can you help me wash?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Tim. Let's wash your hands, face, and clothes together." They washed and cleaned up all the mud. Tim was happy and not ashamed anymore, and they went inside the house together. +One day, a cat named Tom found a pair of sunglasses. He was very glad because it was a sunny day. Tom put on the sunglasses and went for a walk in the park. He liked how the sunglasses made him feel cool. + +In the park, Tom saw his friend, a dog named Max. Max saw the sunglasses and said, "I want to try!" Tom let Max wear the sunglasses. Max was happy and said, "Let's play!" They played catch with a ball and had a lot of fun. + +Later, their friend, a bird named Lily, came to the park. She saw the sunglasses and wanted to try them too. Tom and Max let Lily wear the sunglasses. Lily was glad and thanked them. All three friends played together in the park, taking turns wearing the sunglasses. They had a great day in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Tim decided to go on a trip with his toys. He needed to pack them in his bag. He put all his favorite cars and trucks inside. + +Tim went outside and saw a rough road. It was not smooth at all. He thought it would be fun to make a network of roads for his cars and trucks to drive on. He started to build the roads with dirt and sticks. + +But then, his sister, Sue, came outside. She saw Tim's network of roads and wanted to play too. Tim didn't want to share his roads. They started to argue. Their mom heard them and came outside. She told Tim and Sue that they should play together and share the roads. Tim and Sue listened to their mom and started to play together. They had a great time driving their cars and trucks on the rough road network. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful forest. In this forest, there lived a little bird named Billy. Billy loved to fly around and watch all the animals play. One day, as he was flying, he saw something strange on the ground. + +Billy flew down to take a closer look. It was a skull! It was not scary, but it looked very old. Just then, a squirrel came by and saw Billy looking at the skull. The squirrel asked, "Hi Billy, what is that?" + +Billy replied, "I don't know, but it looks very old. Maybe it's from a long time ago when other animals used to live here." The squirrel nodded and they both continued to watch the skull, wondering about the stories it could tell. They felt happy and peaceful in their forest home, surrounded by friends and mystery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing. One day, she found a microphone in her house. She was very happy. Lily wanted to sing in front of her friends. + +Lily invited her friends to her house. They all came to watch her sing. But when Lily started to sing, her friend Tom said, "You are not good at singing." Lily felt sad. + +Lily's mom saw that she was sad. She said, "Lily, don't worry. Just relax and try again." Lily took a deep breath and tried to sing again. This time, she sang very well. Her friends clapped and cheered. Lily felt rich with happiness. + +In the end, even Tom said, "Lily, you are a good singer." Lily smiled and thanked her mom for helping her relax. From that day on, Lily loved to sing even more, and she always remembered to relax when she felt nervous. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little sheep named Sally. Sally loved to explore and ask questions. One day, she saw a big tree with a red ball stuck in it. Sally wanted to get the ball, but she was too small. + +Sally had an idea. She went to her friend, the tall horse named Harry. "Please, help me get the ball from the tree," Sally asked. Harry agreed to help Sally. He stretched his long legs and tried to reach the ball. But the ball was still too high. + +Sally and Harry went to their friend, the wise owl named Olivia. "Please, help us get the ball from the tree," they asked. Olivia thought for a moment and said, "You need to work together." Sally climbed on Harry's back, and together, they reached the ball. They were so happy and thanked Olivia for her help. From that day on, Sally, Harry, and Olivia were the best of friends. +One day, a little pale monkey was playing in the forest. He saw a big tree with many leaves. The little monkey wanted to make a pretty hat from the leaves. So, he took a stick to cut the leaves from the tree. + +The little monkey met a wise old owl. The owl said, "Little monkey, why do you cut the leaves from the tree?" The little monkey said, "I want to make a pretty hat to wear." The wise old owl shook his head and said, "But the tree needs the leaves to grow. If you cut them, the tree will be sad." + +The little monkey thought about what the wise old owl said. He decided not to cut the leaves from the tree. The little monkey learned that it is important to care for the trees and not hurt them. Instead, he played with the leaves that had fallen on the ground. The little monkey and the wise old owl became good friends and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her mother very much. Every day, her mother would hold her hand and take her for a walk in the park. They would see pretty flowers and big trees. Lily felt happy and calm when she was with her mother. + +One day, while they were walking, Lily saw a tiny bird on the ground. The bird looked hurt and could not fly. Lily's mother told her they should help the bird. They found a small box and gently put the bird inside. Lily's mother held the box carefully, so the bird would not be scared. + +They took the bird home and gave it some food and water. After a few days, the bird started to feel better. Lily and her mother were very happy. They held the box together and took the bird back to the park. The bird flew away, and Lily knew that it was because of her mother's love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a little motor that could talk. The motor lived in a hidden room inside a big house. One day, a small boy named Tim found the room while he was playing. + +Tim saw the motor and said, "Hi! What are you?" The motor replied, "Hello! I am a motor. Nice to meet you, Tim." Tim was very happy to meet the motor. They became good friends and played together every day. + +One day, Tim and the motor played hide and seek. The motor hid so well that Tim could not find it. Tim called out, "Motor, where are you?" The motor giggled and said, "I am hidden! Keep looking!" Tim laughed and searched until he found the motor. They had lots of fun and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, unusual cat. This cat loved to soak in the sun all day. One day, the cat saw a big, yellow thing on the ground. + +The cat went to look at the yellow thing. It was butter! The cat didn't know what butter was, but it smelled good. The cat wanted to play with the butter. + +The cat touched the butter with its paw. It was soft and fun to play with. The cat played with the butter all day. At the end of the day, the cat was very happy and tired. It went to sleep in the warm sun, dreaming of more fun days with butter. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a lot of stuff there. There were swings, slides, and a big sandbox. Tim liked to play in the sandbox the most. He could dig and make castles with the sand. + +While Tim was playing, a loud noise came from the sky. It was a big plane flying over the park. Tim looked up and asked his mom, "What is that loud thing?" His mom just gave a little shrug and said, "It's a plane, Tim. It's going very far away." + +Tim wanted to know more about the loud plane, but his mom didn't know much. So they kept playing with the sand and other stuff in the park. They had lots of fun, and Tim forgot about the loud plane. When it was time to go home, Tim waved goodbye to the park and all the stuff there. +One day, a little girl named Mia saw a big, yummy cake on the table. She really wanted to eat the cake, but it was not time for it yet. Her mom said, "Mia, we will eat the cake later, after dinner." + +Mia was sad, but she knew she had to wait. She played with her toys and tried not to think about the cake. It was hard because the cake looked so good. She thought she heard the cake say, "Eat me, Mia!" + +Finally, it was time for dinner. Mia ate all her food and was a good girl. Her mom was happy and said, "Good job, Mia! Now we can eat the cake!" Mia was so excited! She knew waiting was hard, but it was worth it. The cake was so yummy, and she was happy she listened to her mom. +One day, a polite cat named Lily went for a walk. She saw a pastry shop with big windows. Lily loved to watch people make pastries. She sat down and watched the bakers make yummy treats. + +A little girl named Emma walked by and saw Lily. Emma said, "Hello, polite cat! Do you like to watch them make pastries too?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I love it! I wish I could have one." + +Emma smiled and went inside the shop. She bought a pastry for herself and one for Lily. When she came out, she gave the pastry to Lily. "Here you go! Now we can both enjoy a yummy treat while we watch them make more." + +Lily was very happy and thanked Emma. They sat together, eating their pastries and watching the bakers through the window. Lily and Emma became good friends, and they loved to watch the bakers together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Amy. She loved to play with her shape toys. She had a big red ball, a small blue square, and a yellow triangle. Amy liked to stack her shapes and make fun towers. + +One day, while playing with her shapes, Amy got very thirsty. She said, "Mommy, I want to drink some water, please." Her mommy smiled and gave her a cup of water. Amy drank all the water and felt much better. + +After drinking the water, Amy went back to playing with her shapes. She built a big tower with her ball, square, and triangle. Her mommy clapped and said, "Good job, Amy!" Amy felt very proud and happy. She knew that drinking water helped her play better. +One day, a cat named Tuna was walking in the park. Tuna was a very serious cat who liked to help others. While walking, Tuna saw a little bird who was lost. The bird was sad and scared. + +Tuna asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird replied, "I can't find my way home." Tuna wanted to help the little bird, so they started to look for the bird's home together. + +As they walked, Tuna and the bird talked and became good friends. Finally, they found the bird's home. The bird's family was so happy to see them. They said, "Welcome, Tuna! Thank you for helping our little bird." Tuna smiled and knew that helping others was a good thing to do. +One day, Tom and Sam went to the park. They wanted to ride the big wheel. To ride the big wheel, they needed a ticket. Tom had a ticket, but Sam did not have one. + +Sam was sad. He wanted to ride the big wheel too. Tom saw Sam was sad and said, "Don't worry, Sam. Let's go find a ticket for you." They looked around the park and found a man with extra tickets. + +The man said, "I will give you a ticket if you help me pick up trash in the park." Sam and Tom helped the man pick up trash. The man gave Sam a ticket, and they both said, "Thank you!" + +Now, Tom and Sam could ride the big wheel together. They were both calm and happy. They learned that helping others can bring good things to them too. +One day, a boy named Tim found a huge pot in his yard. He was very happy and ran to show it to his mom. He said, "Look, Mom! I found a big pot!" His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Tim! What will you do with it?" + +Tim thought for a moment and then had an idea. He pointed to the garden and said, "I will plant a big tree in the pot!" So Tim and his mom planted a small tree in the huge pot. They gave it water and love every day. + +As the tree grew, Tim shared its fruits with his friends and family. Everyone was very happy and thanked Tim for his kindness. Tim learned that sharing with others can make everyone happy. And that was the moral value he learned from the huge pot. +One day, a strong boy named Tom was playing outside. He liked to count and number his toys. He had ten toys in total. As he played, he heard a sound. It was a small bird. The bird was sad. + +Tom asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I lost my mom. Can you help me find her?" Tom wanted to help his new friend. He had an idea. + +Tom told the bird, "I will number my toys from one to ten. When I say a number, you make a sound. Your mom will hear you and find us." The bird liked the idea. Tom started to number his toys, and the bird made sounds. Soon, the bird's mom found them. The bird was happy, and Tom felt good for helping his new friend. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a boy with a clean toy car. Lily wanted to play with the car, but the boy said, "No, you can't play with my car!" + +Lily was sad and went to her mom. She told her mom what happened. Her mom said, "Let me tell the boy's mom. Maybe he will share his car with you." + +Lily's mom talked to the boy's mom. The boy's mom told the boy, "You need to share your car with Lily." The boy gave Lily the clean toy car, and they played together. They had fun and became friends. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to invite her friends to her house. She was very busy making a fun game for them to play. Lily also wanted to take a photo of everyone together, so she could remember the fun day. + +When her friends came, they played the game. They were all very happy. "This is so fun, Lily!" said her friend Ben. "Thank you for inviting us!" Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it!" + +After they played, Lily took the photo of her friends. They all stood close and smiled big. Lily was happy to have her friends at her house. She knew she would always remember this day because of the photo. +One day, Tom and his little dog, Penny, went outside to play. They wanted to build something big and fun. They decided to build a thick wall with their toy blocks. They started to stack the blocks, one on top of the other. + +As they built the wall, Penny barked, "Woof! Woof!" Tom said, "Good job, Penny! We are making a big wall!" They laughed and kept building. The wall got taller and taller. They were very proud of their work. + +Then, a big wind came and blew the wall down. The blocks fell all around them. Tom and Penny looked at each other and smiled. "Let's build it again!" said Tom. Penny barked happily, and they started to build the thick wall once more. They knew they could always build it again, no matter what. +One day, a little boy named Tim was troubled. His toy car would not go. He asked his mom, "Why won't my car go?" + +His mom said, "It needs a new battery. Let's go find one." + +Tim and his mom went to their neighbor, Mr. Brown. Tim asked, "Can I borrow a battery for my toy car?" + +Mr. Brown smiled and said, "Yes, you can borrow a battery." He gave Tim a battery. Tim said, "Thank you!" + +Tim put the battery in his toy car, and it went fast. He was not troubled anymore. Tim played with his car all day and was very happy. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play soccer. They had a big game against another team. Tim was very good at kicking the ball, but Kim was not. Kim wanted to score a goal, but she was afraid of the other players. + +"Kim, you can do it!" Tim said. "Don't be scared. Just try your best." + +Kim nodded, but she was still nervous. The game started, and Tim scored a goal right away. He was happy, but he saw that Kim was sad. She tried to kick the ball, but she missed. The other players laughed at her. Kim felt bad. + +"Kim, don't listen to them!" Tim said. "You are my sister, and I love you. You are a good player, too. You just need to practice more." + +Kim smiled, but she was still hurt. She wanted to score a goal, too. She wanted to make Tim proud. + +The game went on, and Tim scored another goal. He was very good, and his team was winning. But then, something bad happened. Tim twisted his ankle, and he fell down. He cried, because it hurt a lot. He could not play anymore. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Kim asked. She ran to him, and hugged him. She was worried. + +"I'm sorry, Kim," Tim said. "I can't play. You have to play for me. You have to win the game." + +Kim looked at Tim, and then at the ball. She was scared, but she wanted to help Tim. She wanted to win the game for him. She took a deep breath, and said, "Okay, Tim. I will try." + +Kim went back to the field, and played with all her heart. She ran, and dodged, and kicked. She was brave, and strong, and fast. She scored a goal, and then another, and then another. She was amazing, and her team cheered for her. She won the game for Tim. She was happy, and proud. + +Kim ran to Tim, and hugged him again. She said, "Tim, I did it! I scored three goals! I won the game for you!" + +Tim smiled, and hugged her back. He said, "Kim, you did it! You scored three goals! You won the game for me! You are the best sister ever! I am so proud of you!" + +Kim and Tim were happy, and proud. They learned that they could do anything, if they tried hard, and helped each other. They learned that they were a team, and they loved each other. They learned that soccer was fun, but family was more important. They learned a good lesson. +Lily likes to study books. She likes to learn new things and see pictures of animals and places. She goes to the library with her mom every week. The library has many books for Lily to choose from. + +One day, Lily finds a book about dinosaurs. She loves dinosaurs. She wants to study the book and learn their names and sounds. She asks her mom if she can borrow the book. Her mom says yes, but she has to be dependable. That means she has to take good care of the book and return it on time. + +Lily promises to be dependable. She takes the book home and studies it every day. She learns the names of the dinosaurs, like T-rex and Triceratops. She makes dinosaur sounds, like roar and stomp. She shows the book to her dad and her brother. They are impressed by how much she knows. + +Lily is happy. She likes to study books. She is dependable. She returns the book to the library on time. She thanks the librarian and looks for another book to study. She wonders what she will learn next. +Lily liked to look at small things with her microscope. She had a microscope that her dad gave her for her birthday. She could see bugs, leaves, and hairs with it. She liked to put them on a slide and turn the knob to make them bigger. + +One day, she wanted to look at a feather. She found a soft white feather on the ground. She picked it up and ran to her room. She put the feather on the slide and put the slide on the microscope. She turned the knob and saw the feather become bigger and bigger. She saw the tiny parts of the feather that made it soft and fluffy. + +She was so happy that she wanted to show her mom. She grabbed the microscope and ran to the kitchen. But she did not see the toy car on the floor. She stepped on the toy car and lost her balance. She fell down and hit her head on the table. The microscope fell out of her hands and broke on the floor. The slide and the feather shattered into pieces. + +Lily cried out loud. She felt a big bump on her head and blood on her face. Her mom heard her cry and ran to her. She saw Lily on the floor and the broken microscope. She was scared and angry. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You broke your microscope and hurt yourself. You should not run with the microscope. You should be careful and watch where you are going. You are in big trouble, young lady." + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to show you the feather. It was so soft and pretty. I liked it a lot. Please don't be mad at me. Please don't take away my microscope. Please fix it for me." + +But her mom said, "Lily, I can't fix your microscope. It's too broken. You can't look at small things anymore. You have to go to the doctor and get stitches for your head. You have to stay in bed and rest. You have to learn your lesson. You have to be more careful and responsible. You have to say goodbye to your microscope and your feather." + +Lily cried more. She did not want to say goodbye to her microscope and her feather. She did not want to go to the doctor and get stitches. She did not want to stay in bed and rest. She did not want to learn her lesson. She wanted to look at small things and be happy. But she could not. She had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben 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 a shiny trumpet. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. "Can I try it?" + +"OK, but be careful," Anna says. "It might be loud." + +Ben takes the trumpet and puts it to his mouth. He blows hard, but nothing happens. He blows harder, but still nothing. He blows harder and harder, but the trumpet is silent. + +"Why is it not working?" Ben asks. "Is it broken?" + +Anna shakes her head. "Maybe you need to press these buttons," she says, pointing to the valves on the trumpet. + +Ben presses the buttons and blows again. This time, a loud sound comes out of the trumpet. It is so loud that the birds fly away and the dogs bark. Ben is surprised and happy. He blows more sounds, making the trumpet sing. + +Anna covers her ears. "Ben, stop!" she says. "You are making too much noise. The other people in the park do not like it. They want to be peaceful." + +Ben looks around and sees some angry faces. He feels bad. He stops blowing the trumpet and says sorry. + +"Can we still play with the trumpet?" he asks Anna. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She has an idea. "Yes, we can," she says. "But let's go to a different place. A place where we can make noise and have fun." + +"Where?" Ben asks. + +Anna smiles and points to the hill. "There," she says. "Let's go to the hill and sit on the grass. We can play the trumpet and watch the clouds. It will be peaceful and fun." + +Ben agrees. He puts the trumpet in the box and carries it with Anna. They walk to the hill and sit on the grass. They take turns playing the trumpet and watching the clouds. They make up songs and stories. They laugh and enjoy the sun. They are happy and peaceful. They are friends. +Ben and Mia liked to help their dad with his work. He was a repair man who fixed things in people's homes. One day, they went with him to a big house that had a modern sink. The sink was shiny and had many buttons and lights. + +But the sink was broken. It did not give water when the buttons were pressed. It made loud noises and sometimes smoke. The people who lived in the house were not happy. They asked Ben's dad to repair the sink. + +Ben's dad opened his toolbox and took out some tools. He looked at the sink and said, "This is a tricky one. I need to find the problem and fix it. Ben, Mia, can you help me?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They liked to help their dad. They gave him the tools he asked for and watched him work. He unscrewed some parts and checked some wires. He found a loose wire and a broken button. He said, "Aha! I found it. This wire is loose and this button is broken. I need to connect the wire and replace the button. Then the sink will work again." + +He connected the wire and replaced the button. He screwed the parts back and tested the sink. The sink gave water when the buttons were pressed. It did not make loud noises or smoke. It was shiny and quiet. The people who lived in the house were happy. They thanked Ben's dad and gave him some money. They also gave Ben and Mia some cookies and juice. + +Ben and Mia smiled. They liked to help their dad. They liked to see him repair things. They liked to learn new things. They liked to make people happy. They liked to eat cookies and juice. They said, "Dad, you are the best repair man ever!" +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a bow and a tag. The tag says: "To Anna and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa. Do not open until Christmas." + +Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see what is inside the box. They try to lift the bow, but it is too tight. They try to tear the paper, but it is too strong. They try to peek under the flap, but it is too wide. + +"Maybe we can ask Mommy to help us," Anna says. + +"No, we can't," Ben says. "Mommy said we have to wait until Christmas. It is a surprise." + +"But I want to know now," Anna says. "Don't you?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He wants to know, too. But he also wants to obey Mommy. He has an idea. + +"Maybe we can wrap the box again after we look inside," he says. "Then Mommy won't know." + +Anna likes the idea. She nods. They look around. They see a roll of tape and a pair of scissors on the table. They grab them and go back to the box. + +They cut the tape and open the flap. They see a lot of bubble wrap. They pull it out and pop it. It makes a loud noise. They laugh. They see something shiny under the bubble wrap. They rub it. It is smooth and cold. They lift it. It is a big train set. It has tracks and cars and a station. It has a button that makes it go. + +"Wow," Anna says. "This is awesome." + +"Cool," Ben says. "Let's try it." + +They put the train set on the floor. They connect the tracks and the cars. They press the button. The train starts to move. It makes a whistle sound. They clap and cheer. + +They play with the train set for a long time. They forget about the box and the paper and the tape. They have fun. + +Then they hear a sound. It is the door. Mommy is home. She comes into the living room. She sees the mess. She sees the train set. She sees Anna and Ben. + +She is not happy. + +"Anna and Ben," she says. "What have you done?" +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big hole in the ground. They want to know what is inside. + +They go near the hole and look. They see something shiny and green. It is a frog. The frog jumps out of the hole and says, "Hello, I am Fred. Welcome to my home." + +Sara and Ben are surprised and happy. They like frogs. They say, "Hello, Fred. We are Sara and Ben. Your home is very interesting. Can we play with you?" + +Fred says, "Yes, of course. I have many friends in the hole. Come and meet them." He jumps back into the hole and invites Sara and Ben to follow him. + +Sara and Ben are curious and excited. They crawl into the hole and see many other animals. They see a mouse, a snake, a spider, a worm and a beetle. They are all Fred's friends. They say, "Welcome, Sara and Ben. We are glad you are here. Do you want to play with us?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, please. We want to play with you. You are all very interesting and nice." They have a lot of fun in the hole. They learn new things and make new friends. They thank Fred and his friends for welcoming them. They say, "We will come back soon. Goodbye for now." They crawl out of the hole and go back to the garden. They smile and hug each other. They are very happy. +Anna and Ben were very happy. Today was the day of the parade. They put on their hats and coats and went outside with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the big balloons and the funny clowns and the loud music. + +But when they got to the street, they saw something bad. It was raining. The rain was wet and cold and made everything gray. The parade was not there. The balloons and the clowns and the music were gone. Anna and Ben felt sad and angry. + +"Why is it raining?" Anna asked. "I don't like rain. I want to see the parade." + +"Me too," Ben said. "Rain is bad. It spoils everything." + +Mom and Dad hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, kids. Rain is not bad. It is good for the plants and the animals and the earth. Sometimes it rains on parade days. It is rare, but it happens. We can't control the weather. We can only control how we feel about it." + +Anna and Ben looked at Mom and Dad. They did not understand. How could rain be good? How could they feel happy when they missed the parade? + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "Let's go home and do something fun. We can make hot chocolate and cookies and watch a movie. We can play games and read books and tell stories. We can make our own parade with our toys and our imagination. We can still have a good day, even if it rains." + +Anna and Ben thought about it. They liked hot chocolate and cookies and movies. They liked games and books and stories. They liked their toys and their imagination. They liked Mom and Dad. Maybe they could have a good day, even if it rains. + +They nodded and said, "Okay. Let's go home and do something fun. Maybe rain is not so bad. Maybe we can still see the parade another day." + +Mom and Dad kissed them and said, "That's right. Rain is not so bad. And the parade will come back another day. We love you, kids. You are our sunshine, even when it rains." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the living room. They had many toys, but their favorite was the big armchair. The armchair was soft and cozy, and they could pretend it was a castle, a spaceship, or a jungle. + +One day, Tom and Lily were playing with the armchair when Lily had an idea. She said to Tom, "Let's play hide and seek. You count to ten and I hide." Tom agreed and closed his eyes. He started to count, "One, two, three..." + +Lily ran behind the armchair and hid. She thought Tom would never find her there. She smiled and waited for him to finish counting. But then she heard a terrible noise. It was the armchair moving. It was Tom pushing it. He had seen her feet under the armchair and decided to tease her. + +"Tom, stop it!" Lily cried. "You're cheating! You're not supposed to look!" She tried to get out from behind the armchair, but it was too heavy. She felt scared and angry. She shouted, "Help! Help!" + +Tom laughed and said, "I found you, I found you! You're a bad hider, Lily!" He kept pushing the armchair until it hit the wall. He thought it was funny, but Lily did not. She felt trapped and hurt. She cried, "You're a mean brother, Tom! You're a mean brother!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Tom and Lily and the armchair. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing, Tom? Why are you teasing Lily? Why are you moving the armchair? You could have hurt her or broken something. That's not how you play. That's not nice." + +Tom stopped laughing and looked at Mom. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I was just playing. I didn't mean to be mean. I didn't mean to make you cry." + +Mom helped Lily out from behind the armchair. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You're safe now. Tom was wrong to tease you. He should apologize to you and say he's sorry." + +Lily looked at Tom and saw his sad face. She felt sorry for him too. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But don't do it again. It's not fun. It's scary." + +Tom nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I won't do it again. I love you. You're my sister. Can we still play?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, Tom. You're my brother. Yes, we can still play. But let's play nicely. Let's share the armchair. It's big enough for both of us." + +Tom and Lily hugged and said sorry to Mom. Mom smiled and said, "That's good. I'm proud of you. You're good twins. Now, let's play together. But be careful with the armchair. It's old and fragile. It needs love too." +Lila was a princess who lived in a big castle. She had many toys and dresses, but she was not happy. She wanted to have a friend to play with and talk to. Her father, the king, was always busy with important things. He had to send ravens to other kings and queens with messages. + +One day, Lila saw a raven in her window. It had a red ribbon around its neck. She opened the window and the raven flew in. It was friendly and smart. It could say some words and make funny noises. Lila named it Ruby and decided to keep it as her pet. She gave it some bread and water and played with it in her room. + +The next day, the king came to Lila's room. He looked angry and worried. He said, "Lila, have you seen my raven? It was supposed to deliver an important message to the queen of the north. But it never came back. If she does not get the message, there will be a war. Where is my raven?" + +Lila felt scared and guilty. She did not know that Ruby was the king's raven. She thought it was a wild bird that needed a home. She said, "Father, I'm sorry. I found the raven in my window. It had a red ribbon. I thought it was a gift for me. I kept it as my pet. It is in my closet. Please don't be mad at me." + +The king opened the closet and saw Ruby. He took the raven and the message from its neck. He said, "Lila, this was a very bad thing to do. You should not take things that are not yours. You should not keep secrets from me. You should not play with important things. You could have caused a lot of trouble. Do you understand?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, father. I'm sorry. I was lonely and I wanted a friend. I did not mean to hurt anyone. Please forgive me." + +The king hugged Lila and said, "I forgive you, my dear. I love you very much. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be careful and responsible. You have to respect other people's things. And you have to tell me the truth. Do you promise?" + +Lila said, "I promise, father. I love you too. Can I still be friends with Ruby?" + +The king smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only if you let him do his job. He is a very important raven. He helps me keep peace in the land. He is also a very loyal and brave raven. He deserves your respect and kindness. Will you treat him well?" + +Lila said, "Yes, father. I will treat him well. Thank you for letting me keep him." + +The king said, "You're welcome, Lila. Now, let's go and send Ruby to the queen of the north. She is waiting for our message. And maybe, she will send us a message back. Maybe, she will send us a gift. Maybe, she will send us a friend for you." + +Lila smiled and said, "That would be nice, father. Let's go." + +They went to the tower and released Ruby. The raven flew away with the message. Lila waved goodbye and hoped to see him again. She learned a valuable lesson that day. She learned to be honest and respectful. She learned to appreciate what she had. And she learned to make new friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They had a big box of toys. Tom liked to build things with his hammer and nails. Lily liked to paint things with her colorful brushes and paints. + +"Look, I made a house for my teddy bear!" Tom said, showing Lily his wooden creation. "It has a door and a window and a roof." + +"That's nice, Tom," Lily said. "But I think your house needs some color. Can I paint it for you?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He liked his house the way it was. He did not want Lily to change it. He shook his head. "No, thank you, Lily. This is my house. It belongs to me. You can paint your own things." + +Lily felt sad. She did not mean to upset Tom. She just wanted to help him. She looked around and saw a big rock. She decided to paint it instead. She took her brushes and paints and started to make the rock colorful. + +"Look, I made a rainbow rock!" Lily said, smiling. "It has red and orange and yellow and green and blue and purple. It is very pretty." + +Tom looked at Lily's rock. He had to admit, it was pretty. He felt sorry for being mean to Lily. He wanted to make her happy. He had an idea. He took his hammer and nails and made a small sign. He wrote "Lily's rock" on it. He nailed it to the rock. + +"Look, Lily, I made a sign for your rock!" Tom said, giving Lily the sign. "It says 'Lily's rock'. It belongs to you. You can put it wherever you want." + +Lily was surprised and happy. She hugged Tom and thanked him. She put the sign on her rock. She was proud of her rock. She was glad that Tom was her friend. + +They played together for a long time. They shared their toys and their ideas. They had fun. They belonged together. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big birdcage with many colorful birds inside. They wanted to look at the birds more closely. + +"Can we go near the birdcage, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and don't touch the cage or the birds," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the birdcage and watched the birds sing and fly. They saw red birds, blue birds, yellow birds, and green birds. They were so pretty and noisy. + +"Look, that bird is spinning in the air!" Ben said, pointing at a green bird that was doing circles. + +"Wow, that's so cool!" Lily said. "Maybe he is trying to display his feathers to the other birds." + +"Or maybe he is dizzy from spinning too much," Ben said, laughing. + +They tried to spin like the bird, but they got dizzy too. They fell on the grass and giggled. + +"Are you having fun, kids?" Mom asked, smiling. + +"Yes, Mom, we love the birds!" Lily and Ben said. "They are so fun and pretty!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you like them. They are a gift from your aunt. She brought them from a faraway place. Do you want to learn more about them?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. They got up and followed Mom to the house, where she had a book about birds. They learned the names and stories of the different birds in the birdcage. They thanked their aunt for the wonderful gift and promised to take good care of the birds. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big scale in the playroom. The scale can weigh things. Tom and Lily want to see who is heavier. + +Tom goes on the scale first. The scale says he is 15. Lily goes on the scale next. The scale says she is 14. Tom is happy. He says, "I am heavier than you. I am stronger and bigger. I can play with the scale. You cannot." + +Lily is sad. She says, "That is not fair. The scale is for both of us. You cannot keep it. You have to share. Sharing is important." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "No, it is mine. Go away. Find another toy." + +Lily is angry. She says, "No, you go away. You are mean. You are not my friend." + +They start to push and pull the scale. They make a lot of noise. They knock over some blocks and books. The teacher hears them. She comes to the playroom. She sees the mess and the fight. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, both of you. What are you doing? Why are you fighting over the scale?" + +Tom and Lily look at the teacher. They feel ashamed. They say, "Sorry, teacher. We were playing with the scale. We wanted to see who is heavier. But we did not share. We were selfish and rude." + +The teacher says, "The scale is a toy. It is not important who is heavier. What is important is that you are kind and respectful to each other. You are friends. You should play nicely and share. Can you do that?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Yes, teacher. We can do that. We are sorry. We will clean up the mess. We will share the scale. We will be friends again." + +The teacher smiles. She says, "That is good. I am proud of you. Now, go and play. But remember, be careful with the scale. It is not a toy to fight over. It is a toy to learn from." +Lily was lying on her bed and looking at the ceiling. She saw many shapes and colors on the ceiling. She liked to think about what they were. She saw a star, a flower, a bird, and a cloud. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her brother Max. He came in and sat on her bed. + +"Hi, Lily. What are you doing?" he asked. + +"I am looking at the ceiling. It is very pretty. Do you want to look with me?" she said. + +"Okay. What do you see?" he said. + +Lily pointed at the shapes and colors. She told him what she thought they were. Max looked and nodded. + +"That's cool. I see them too. But I also see something else. Do you see that big circle over there?" he said. + +Lily looked at the big circle. It was white and had many lines and dots on it. + +"What is that?" she asked. + +"That is a clock. It tells the time. Do you know how to tell the time?" he said. + +Lily shook her head. She did not know how to tell the time. She thought it was difficult. + +"No, I don't. How do you tell the time?" she said. + +Max smiled. He liked to teach his sister things. He explained to her how the clock worked. He showed her the numbers, the hands, and the words. He told her how to read the hour and the minute. + +Lily listened and tried to understand. She repeated what he said. She looked at the clock and tried to tell the time. + +"It is... four... and... twenty?" she said. + +Max clapped his hands. He was proud of his sister. + +"Yes, that's right. It is four and twenty. You are very smart, Lily. You learned how to tell the time!" he said. + +Lily smiled. She was happy. She learned something new. She thanked her brother and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Max. You are a good brother. I love you," she said. + +"I love you too, Lily. You are a good sister. Do you want to look at the ceiling some more?" he said. + +"Yes, please. Let's look at the ceiling together," she said. + +They lay on the bed and looked at the ceiling. They saw many shapes and colors. They also saw the clock. They told each other the time. They had fun. They were happy. +Ben was a lonely boy. He had no friends at school. He liked to read books about heroes who saved the world. He wished he could be a hero too. + +One day, he saw a little girl crying in the park. She had lost her doll. Ben felt sorry for her. He wanted to help her. He looked around and saw the doll under a bench. He ran to get it and gave it to the girl. + +"Thank you, thank you!" the girl said. She smiled and hugged the doll. "You are a hero!" + +Ben felt happy. He had done something good. He had made a friend. He smiled back at the girl. + +"Can I kiss you?" the girl asked. + +Ben was surprised. He had never kissed anyone before. He did not know what to say. + +"OK," he said. + +The girl kissed him on the cheek. It felt warm and nice. Ben blushed. + +They played together in the park. They had fun. They were not lonely anymore. They were happy. +Tom and Ann are husband and wife. They like to grow flowers in their garden. They have many colors and smells. Tom likes roses and Ann likes daisies. + +One day, Tom sees a new flower in the garden. It is yellow and small. He does not know what it is. He shows it to Ann. + +"Look, Ann, what is this flower?" he asks. + +Ann smiles and says, "That is a sunflower, Tom. It is a gift from the sun. It likes the warm and mild days. It makes me happy." + +Tom nods and says, "It is a pretty flower. But I like your daisies more. They are white and bright. They make me happy too." + +Ann hugs Tom and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good husband. You always encourage me to grow more flowers. You make me happy most." + +Tom and Ann kiss and hold hands. They look at their garden and feel proud. They have many flowers and love. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They like to make them go fast and zoom around the grass and the dirt. They pretend they are racing drivers and make noises like engines and horns. + +"Look at my car, Lily! It can go very high!" Tom says. He puts his car on a ramp and pushes it hard. The car flies in the air and lands on the other side. + +"Wow, Tom, that was cool!" Lily says. "But my car can go very far!" She puts her car on a long track and pushes it hard. The car rolls and rolls until it reaches the end of the track. + +"That was cool, too, Lily!" Tom says. "But can your car do this?" He picks up his car and opens a small door on the side. He shows Lily a bottle of oil inside. "This is my secret. I put oil in my car and it makes it go faster and smoother!" + +"Really? Can I try?" Lily asks. She picks up her car and opens a small door on the side. She sees a bottle of oil inside, too. "Hey, I have oil in my car, too! I didn't know that!" + +"Maybe we have the same kind of car!" Tom says. "Let's put more oil in them and see what happens!" + +They pour some oil from their bottles into their cars. Then they put their cars on the ramp and the track and push them hard. The cars go faster and faster, but they also start to smoke and sputter. + +"Oh no, what's happening?" Lily says. "Our cars are broken!" + +"Maybe we put too much oil in them!" Tom says. "We should have read the instructions!" + +They look at the bottles of oil and see some words on them. They try to read them, but they are too hard. They only know some letters and sounds. + +"O...i...l...oil!" Tom says. "That's what we have!" + +"L...a...m...p...lamp!" Lily says. "That's what we don't have!" + +They look at each other and realize their mistake. They used lamp oil instead of car oil. Lamp oil is for lamps, not for cars. They feel silly and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I ruined your car," Lily says. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I ruined your car, too," Tom says. + +They hug each other and say they are still friends. They decide to play with something else. They hope their cars will be okay. They learn a new word: lamp. They also learn a new lesson: always read the instructions. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big mailbox near the road. It is red and shiny. They want to look inside. + +"Maybe there are letters for us," Lily says. + +"Or toys," Ben says. + +They run to the mailbox and open it. But there is nothing inside. Only a loud noise. The mailbox starts to speak! + +"Hello, children. Do you want to play with me?" the mailbox says. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They have never heard a mailbox speak before. They think it is crazy. + +"Who are you?" Lily asks. + +"I am Max, the magic mailbox. I can talk to anyone who opens me. I can also give you anything you wish for. Just say it out loud," the mailbox says. + +Lily and Ben are curious. They wonder if the mailbox is telling the truth. They decide to try it. + +"I wish for a big ball," Lily says. + +"I wish for a fast bike," Ben says. + +The mailbox makes another noise. Then, two things pop out of it. A big ball for Lily and a fast bike for Ben. They are amazed. They thank the mailbox and take their gifts. + +They play with the ball and the bike for a long time. They have a lot of fun. They forget about the crazy mailbox. But the mailbox does not forget about them. It waits for them to come back. It wants to play more. It has many more surprises for them. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a toy gun. They pretend to be cowboys and robbers. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a big bike. He rides fast and loud. He does not smile. He looks mean. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They hide behind a tree. They hold their toy gun. They whisper to each other. + +"Who is he?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. He is not nice," Sam says. + +"Maybe he wants to take our toy gun," Tom says. + +"No, he can't. It is ours," Sam says. + +They watch the new boy. He stops his bike near the swings. He gets off. He walks to the sandbox. He sees a little girl. She is making a castle with sand. She has a sweet smile. + +The new boy kicks the castle. He laughs. The little girl cries. She runs away. + +Tom and Sam are angry. They don't like the new boy. He is mean. He is bad. + +They run out from behind the tree. They point their toy gun at the new boy. They shout. + +"Stop! You are a robber! We are cowboys! We will catch you!" Tom and Sam say. + +The new boy is surprised. He sees the toy gun. He is scared. He drops his bike. He runs away. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They have saved the little girl. They have chased away the new boy. They are brave. They are good. + +They go to the sandbox. They see the little girl. She is sad. Her castle is broken. She has no friends. + +Tom and Sam feel sorry. They want to help. They want to be friends. + +They smile at the little girl. They say. + +"Hi. We are Tom and Sam. We are sorry about your castle. Do you want to play with us? We have a toy gun. It is fun. You can be a cowboy too. We will welcome you," Tom and Sam say. + +The little girl looks at them. She sees their toy gun. She sees their smile. She feels happy. She nods. She says. + +"Hi. I am Lily. Thank you for saving me. I want to play with you. I like your toy gun. It is cool. You are nice. You are my friends," Lily says. + +Tom and Sam and Lily hug. They are friends. They play in the sandbox. They make a new castle. They share their toy gun. They have fun. They are sweet. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the bathroom. They had many toys that they could put in the water and make bubbles and noises. But sometimes they also liked to quarrel over who could use the faucet. + +One day, they were playing with their rubber ducks and boats, when Lily decided she wanted to make the water high. She turned the faucet all the way and the water started to fill the tub. Ben did not like that. He wanted to make the water low. He tried to turn the faucet the other way, but Lily pushed his hand away. + +"Stop it, Ben! I want high water!" Lily said. + +"No, I want low water!" Ben said. + +They began to pull and push each other, trying to get to the faucet. They did not notice that the water was getting too high and spilling over the tub. They also did not notice that their mom was coming to check on them. + +"Mommy, help! They are quarreling!" their baby sister, Mia, said from her crib in the next room. + +Mom heard Mia and hurried to the bathroom. She saw the mess and the twins fighting. She was very angry and scared. + +"Lily and Ben, stop it right now!" she shouted. "Look what you have done! You have made a flood in the bathroom! You are in big trouble!" + +Lily and Ben stopped and looked at their mom. They saw the water on the floor and the toys floating. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +"We are sorry, Mommy," they said. + +Mom turned off the faucet and drained the tub. She took the twins out of the bathroom and dried them off. She told them to go to their room and think about what they had done. She also told them to say sorry to each other and to Mia. + +Lily and Ben did as they were told. They hugged and said sorry to each other and to Mia. They learned their lesson and promised to share the faucet and not quarrel anymore. +Ben and Mia love to swim in the sea. They wear big hats and put sun cream on their skin. They splash and play with their ball and their floaties. They are very happy. + +One day, they see a huge dolphin near the shore. The dolphin is stuck in a net. It cannot swim free. It makes sad noises. Ben and Mia feel sorry for the dolphin. They want to help. + +They swim closer to the dolphin. They say, "Hello, dolphin. We are Ben and Mia. We are your friends. We will save you. Don't be scared." + +They pull and tug at the net. It is hard work. The net is strong and tight. But Ben and Mia are brave and kind. They work together. They make a hole in the net. The dolphin can swim out. + +The dolphin is very happy. It jumps and spins in the air. It makes happy noises. It says, "Thank you, Ben and Mia. You are very good. You are my heroes." + +Ben and Mia smile and clap. They are very proud. They wave goodbye to the dolphin. The dolphin waves back with its tail. It swims away. Ben and Mia swim back to the shore. They hug each other. They say, "We did it. We saved the dolphin. We are a great team." +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play with colors. They had many crayons, paints and papers to create pictures of animals, flowers and stars. One day, they saw a poster of a firework show that would happen at night. They wanted to see the firework, but their parents said it was too late for them to go out. + +"I have an idea," Ben said. "We can create our own firework with our colors. We can make them on the papers and then stick them on the window. When it is dark, we can turn on the light and see them shine." + +"That sounds fun," Anna said. "Let's do it." + +They worked hard to create their firework pictures. They used red, blue, yellow, green and purple to make different shapes and patterns. They cut out the papers and stuck them on the window with tape. They were very proud of their work. + +"Are you ready to see our firework?" Ben asked. + +"I am ready," Anna said. + +They turned off the light in their room and turned on the lamp behind the window. They saw their firework pictures glow and sparkle. They clapped and cheered. + +"Wow, they are so beautiful," Anna said. + +"They are," Ben said. "But you know what? They are not as beautiful as the real firework. The real firework is much bigger and louder and brighter. And it has many colors that we don't have." + +"Really?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, really," Ben said. "Maybe we can ask our parents if we can see the real firework next time. I think they will say yes if we are good and do our chores." + +"OK, let's do that," Anna said. "But I still like our firework. It is our own creation. And it is very special." + +They hugged and smiled. They learned that they can create wonderful things with their imagination and colors. But they also learned that there are many things in the world that are more wonderful and amazing. And they wanted to see them and learn from them. +Ben and Lily were playing with their ball in the park. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. The ball was red and shiny and made a loud sound when it hit the ground. + +"Kick it to me, Ben!" Lily shouted. + +"OK, Lily!" Ben said. He kicked the ball hard, but he kicked it too hard. The ball flew over Lily's head and rolled away. + +"Where did it go?" Lily asked. + +"Let's find it!" Ben said. They ran after the ball, but they could not see it. They looked behind the trees, under the benches, and in the bushes, but they could not find it. + +"Maybe someone took it," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it went down the well," Ben said. He pointed to a big hole in the ground, surrounded by stones. The hole was dark and deep and had water at the bottom. + +"Let's look!" Lily said. She ran to the well and leaned over the edge. She tried to see the ball, but she could not. The water was thick and black and made a scary sound. + +"Be careful, Lily!" Ben said. He ran to the well and grabbed her hand. "Don't fall in!" + +But it was too late. Lily slipped and lost her balance. She screamed as she fell into the well. Ben tried to hold her, but he could not. He lost her too. + +"Help! Help!" Ben cried. He looked into the well, but he could not see Lily. He could only hear her splash and cry. + +But no one came to help. Ben and Lily were alone in the park. Ben was sad and scared. He had lost his ball and his sister. He wished he had never kicked the ball so hard. He wished he could go back and play with Lily again. But he could not. He had lost everything. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They were having fun and laughing. + +But then they saw some smoke in the sky. It was coming from the big house on the hill. The smoke was black and thick and scary. + +"Oh no, what is that?" Anna asked, pointing at the smoke. + +"I don't know, maybe there is a fire in the house," Ben said, looking worried. + +"Maybe we should go and tell someone," Anna said, feeling worried too. + +They picked up their ball and ran to the nearest grown-up. It was Mr. Lee, the nice man who sold ice cream. He was thoughtful and kind. + +"Mr. Lee, Mr. Lee, look at the smoke!" Anna and Ben shouted, showing him the sky. + +Mr. Lee looked at the smoke and frowned. He took out his phone and called someone. + +"Don't worry, kids, I'm calling the firemen. They will come and put out the fire. The smoke is bad, but the people in the house are safe. They got out in time," he said, trying to calm them down. + +"Really? Are you sure?" Anna and Ben asked, still feeling worried. + +"Yes, I'm sure. The firemen are very brave and fast. They will be here soon. Why don't you have some ice cream while we wait? It's on me," he said, smiling and handing them each a cone. + +"Thank you, Mr. Lee, you are very nice," Anna and Ben said, taking the ice cream and licking it. + +They felt a little better, but they still watched the smoke until they saw the firemen arrive. They hoped the fire would go away soon and the house would be okay. They were glad Mr. Lee was there to help them. He was very thoughtful. +Ben and Lily were playing on the beach. They liked to find shells and make pictures with them. Ben found a big white shell that looked like a star. He was very happy. + +"Look, Lily, I found a star shell!" he said, showing her his shell. + +Lily looked at his shell and wanted it. She had a small brown shell that looked like a rock. She was not happy. + +"Give me your shell, Ben. It is prettier than mine," she said, reaching for his shell. + +Ben did not want to give her his shell. He liked it too much. He held it tight and said, "No, Lily, this is my shell. I found it first. You can find your own shell." + +Lily was angry. She tried to grab his shell, but Ben moved away. They started to fight over the shell. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" a voice said. It was their mom. She saw them fighting and came to them. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing, Ben and Lily? Why are you fighting over a shell?" she asked. + +Ben and Lily stopped fighting and looked at their mom. They felt bad. + +"We wanted to make a picture with shells, mom. But Lily wanted my shell and I did not want to give it to her. It is a star shell, mom. It is very nice," Ben said. + +"I wanted his shell, mom. It is white and shiny and mine is brown and dull. It is not fair, mom. He always finds the best shells," Lily said. + +Mom looked at their shells and smiled. She had an idea. + +"Why don't you share your shells, Ben and Lily? You can make a picture together. You can use Ben's star shell as the center and Lily's brown shell as the border. Then you will have a complete picture that is both nice and fair," she said. + +Ben and Lily liked mom's idea. They agreed to share their shells and make a picture together. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They were happy. + +They made a beautiful picture with their shells. They showed it to mom and she praised them. They were proud. + +They learned to share and to be kind. They had fun on the beach. They loved their shells. +Anna and Ben were playing hide and seek in the big house. Anna was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran up the stairs and looked for a good place to hide. He saw a door that was open and went inside. It was a dark and dusty room with old things and spider webs. Ben felt fearful, but he wanted to win the game. He saw a big closet and opened it. He crawled inside and closed the door behind him. He hoped Anna would not find him. + +Anna counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" She searched for Ben in the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but she could not find him. She wondered where he was. She decided to look upstairs. She climbed the stairs and saw a door that was open. She thought Ben might be hiding there. She walked into the room and looked around. She saw a big closet and thought Ben might be inside. She walked towards the closet and reached for the door. + +Ben heard Anna's footsteps and held his breath. He was afraid she would open the closet and find him. He wished he had hidden somewhere else. He heard Anna's hand on the door and closed his eyes. He waited for her to open the door and say, "I found you!" + +But Anna did not open the door. She heard a loud noise from outside. She turned around and saw a big truck crashing into the wall of the house. The wall broke and the truck came inside. Anna screamed and ran away from the closet. She ran down the stairs and out of the house. She was very scared and wanted her mom and dad. + +Ben heard the noise and the scream too. He opened his eyes and saw the wall of the room was gone. He saw the truck and the broken things. He was very scared too. He wanted to get out of the closet and run away. But he was stuck. The closet door was jammed by the truck. He could not open it. He shouted, "Help! Help! I'm here! I'm in the closet!" + +Anna heard Ben's voice. She stopped running and looked back. She saw the closet and realized Ben was inside. She felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. She ran back to the house and to the room. She saw the truck driver getting out of the truck. He looked sorry too. He said, "I'm sorry, I lost control of the truck. Are you okay?" + +Anna said, "I'm okay, but my friend is in the closet. He can't get out. Please help him!" + +The truck driver said, "Okay, okay, don't worry. I'll help him." He moved the truck a little and freed the closet door. He opened the door and saw Ben. He said, "Are you okay, kid?" + +Ben said, "I'm okay, but I'm scared. Can I get out?" + +The truck driver said, "Sure, sure, come on out." He helped Ben out of the closet and hugged him. He said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. You're brave, kid." + +Ben said, "Thank you, mister. You're nice, mister." + +Anna ran to Ben and hugged him too. She said, "I'm glad you're okay, Ben. You're my best friend, Ben." + +Ben said, "I'm glad you're okay, Anna. You're my best friend, Anna." + +They smiled at each other and at the truck driver. They were still scared, but they were happy they were safe. They decided to stop playing hide and seek and rest for a while. They waited for their mom and dad to come and hug them too. They hoped the wall would be fixed soon. They learned that hiding in a closet was not a good idea. They learned that sometimes things can go wrong, but they can always help each other. They learned that being friends was more important than winning a game. +Tom is a cat. He likes to play with his toys and sleep in the sun. He has a long tail that he can swing and flick. He is happy and friendly. + +One day, he sees a new cat in his yard. The new cat is big and black. He has a short tail that he can't swing or flick. He is angry and rude. + +Tom wants to be nice to the new cat. He says hello and tries to share his toys. But the new cat does not want to play. He hisses and scratches at Tom. He takes his toys and breaks them. He makes Tom run away. + +Tom is sad and scared. He hides under a bush and watches the new cat. The new cat is not happy. He is bored and lonely. He has no toys and no friends. + +Then, Tom sees a dog. The dog is big and brown. He has a long tail that he can wag and shake. He is happy and friendly. + +The dog sees the new cat. He wants to play with him. He barks and runs towards him. But the new cat does not want to play. He hisses and scratches at the dog. He tries to run away. + +But the dog is faster and stronger. He catches the new cat by his short tail. He shakes him and throws him. He makes the new cat cry. + +Tom sees what happens. He feels sorry for the new cat. He thinks maybe he was rude because he was sad and scared. He wants to help him. + +But it is too late. The dog has hurt the new cat too much. The new cat stops moving. His short tail does not flick. He is gone. + +The dog runs away. He does not care. He looks for another cat to play with. + +Tom comes out of the bush. He sees the new cat. He is still and quiet. He does not breathe. He is dead. + +Tom is sad and shocked. He wishes he could have been friends with the new cat. He wishes the dog had not been so mean. He wishes the new cat had not been so rude. + +He goes back to his toys and his sun. But he is not happy. He is lonely. + +The end. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair and a beautiful dress. Sara liked to brush her hair and make her dance. + +One day, Sara's mom said they had to sell some of their things. She said they needed money to buy pills for Sara's dad. Sara's dad was sick and he needed pills to feel better. Sara was sad, but she wanted to help her mom and dad. + +Sara's mom told her to pick some toys that she did not want anymore. Sara looked at her dolls. She loved them all, but she knew she had to sell some. She picked some dolls that she did not play with much. She put them in a box. She did not put Lily in the box. She wanted to keep Lily. + +Sara's mom took the box and went to the market. She put the box on a table and put a sign that said "Dolls for sale". Many people came to look at the dolls. Some people bought some dolls and gave Sara's mom money. Sara's mom thanked them and put the money in her purse. + +Sara's mom was happy. She had enough money to buy pills for Sara's dad. She took the box and went back home. She gave the pills to Sara's dad and hugged him. Sara's dad smiled and thanked her. He took a pill and drank some water. + +Sara was happy too. She ran to her room and hugged Lily. She was glad she still had her favorite doll. She told Lily that her dad would feel better soon. She kissed her and made her dance. Lily was a beautiful doll and a good friend. +Lila and her mom went to the market. They wanted to buy some fruit and bread. Lila liked the market. She saw many colors and smells and sounds. + +At the market, Lila saw a man playing a violin. He had a bow in his hand. He moved the bow on the strings and made beautiful music. Lila wanted to listen. She pulled her mom's hand and said, "Mom, can we stop and hear the violin?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But we have to be calm and respectful. The violin man is working hard and sharing his talent. We can't make noise or touch his things." + +Lila nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will be calm and respectful." She and her mom stood near the violin man and listened. Lila felt happy and peaceful. She liked the music. + +When the violin man finished his song, he bowed to the people who clapped for him. Lila clapped too. She wanted to say thank you. She walked up to the violin man and bowed to him. She said, "Thank you for the music. It was very nice." + +The violin man smiled and said, "You're welcome, little girl. You are very polite and kind. Thank you for listening and bowing. You made my day." + +Lila and her mom left the market. They bought some fruit and bread. They also bought a small violin for Lila. Lila was very happy. She learned that music is a gift and that being calm and respectful is a good way to show appreciation. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She had a friend who was a mole. His name was Max. Max lived under the ground and came out when it was dark. + +One day, Lily wanted to see Max in the daylight. She dug a hole in the garden and put a purple hat on it. She hoped Max would see the hat and come out. + +She waited and waited, but Max did not come. She got bored and went inside to have a snack. + +Meanwhile, Max woke up from his nap. He smelled something sweet and followed his nose. He saw a purple hat sticking out of the ground. He thought it was a flower and wanted to eat it. + +He poked his head out of the hole and nibbled on the hat. It did not taste good. It tasted like wool. He spat it out and looked around. + +He saw Lily's house and the sun in the sky. He was scared. He did not like the sun. It hurt his eyes. He wanted to go back to his home. + +He heard a voice. It was Lily. She came out of the house and saw Max. She was happy. She ran to the hole and said, "Hello, Max! I wanted to see you. Do you like my purple hat?" + +Max did not like the hat. He did not like the sun. He did not like the voice. He was not happy. He said, "No, Lily. I do not like your purple hat. I do not like the sun. I do not like the noise. I want to go home. Please let me go." + +Lily was sad. She did not want to make Max unhappy. She said, "I'm sorry, Max. I did not know you did not like these things. You can go home. I will not bother you again." + +She took off the purple hat and put it on her head. She said goodbye to Max and went back to the house. + +Max was glad. He quickly went back to his hole and crawled under the ground. He felt safe and cozy. He said to himself, "I like my home. I like the dark. I like the quiet. I like being a mole." +Anna loves to ride her bike. She has a pink bike with a basket and a bell. She likes to go fast and ring her bell. She rides to the park with her mom and dad. + +At the park, Anna sees her friend Ben. Ben has a blue bike with a horn and a flag. He likes to go slow and honk his horn. He rides to the park with his grandma and grandpa. + +"Hi, Ben!" Anna says. "Do you want to ride with me?" + +"Hi, Anna!" Ben says. "Yes, I want to ride with you." + +Anna and Ben ride together around the park. They have fun and laugh. They ring their bell and honk their horn. + +But then, Anna's mom calls her. "Anna, it's time for lunch!" she says. "Come and eat your sandwich and fruit." + +Anna stops her bike and says bye to Ben. She runs to her mom and dad. She is hungry and happy. + +But then, she sees something on her bike. It is a big brown stain. It is mud. She rode through a puddle and got mud on her bike. + +"Oh no!" Anna says. "My bike is dirty!" + +She feels embarrassed. She thinks Ben will laugh at her. She thinks her bike is ugly. + +She looks at Ben. He is still riding his bike. He sees her bike. He smiles. + +"Anna, your bike is cool!" he says. "It looks like chocolate!" + +Anna feels surprised. She looks at her bike again. It does look like chocolate. She smiles. + +"Thank you, Ben!" she says. "Your bike is cool, too. It looks like the sky!" + +Anna and Ben are friends. They like their bikes. They don't care about mud. + +They eat their lunch and then ride some more. They have a great day at the park. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +Then a stranger came to the park. He was a big man with a beard and a hat. He saw the ball and wanted it. He walked to Lila and Tom and said, "Give me your ball. It is mine now." + +Lila and Tom were scared. They did not know the stranger. They did not want to give him their ball. They valued their ball. It was their favorite toy. They said, "No, this is our ball. We do not know you. Go away." + +The stranger was angry. He tried to grab the ball from Lila and Tom. But they held on to it. They shouted, "Help, help! This man is bad. He wants to take our ball." + +A lady who was walking her dog heard them. She ran to the park and saw the stranger. She said, "Stop, stop! What are you doing? Leave these children alone. This is their ball. You cannot have it." + +The stranger was afraid. He saw the lady and the dog. He let go of the ball and ran away. He did not want to get in trouble. + +Lila and Tom were happy. They thanked the lady and the dog. They said, "You are very kind. You helped us. You are our friend." + +The lady smiled and said, "You are welcome. I am glad you are safe. You are very brave. You protected your ball. You value your ball. It is a good ball." + +Lila and Tom hugged the lady and the dog. They said, "We value you too. You are a good lady and a good dog." + +Then they played with their ball again. They had fun and laughed a lot. They did not see the stranger again. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were walking in the park with their mom. They liked to see the birds, the flowers and the trees. They also liked to play on the swings and the slide. + +"Look, mom, a squirrel!" Lily said, pointing to a furry animal on a branch. + +"Wow, it's so cute!" Tom said, trying to get closer. + +"Be careful, Tom, don't go too far from the path," mom said. + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to see the squirrel better. He walked on the grass and the leaves. He did not see a big rock in front of him. He stumbled on the rock and fell down. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. + +Mom and Lily ran to him. Mom picked him up and hugged him. She checked his knee and saw a small cut. She took a tissue from her bag and cleaned it. + +"It's okay, Tom, it's just a scratch. It will heal soon," mom said. + +Lily felt sorry for her brother. She wanted to make him feel better. She gave him her favorite toy, a blue bear. + +"Here, Tom, you can have my bear. He will make you happy," Lily said. + +Tom stopped crying and smiled. He took the bear and hugged it. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are very thoughtful," Tom said. + +Lily smiled back. She was happy to share with her brother. + +Mom smiled too. She was proud of her children. She kissed them both and said, + +"I love you, Tom and Lily. You are very kind and brave. Now, let's go back to the path and have some fun." +Tom is a dog. He has an owner. His owner is nice. He gives Tom food and water and hugs. Tom likes his owner. + +One day, Tom and his owner go to the park. Tom sees many other dogs. He wants to play with them. He runs to them and barks hello. + +But some dogs are not friendly. They growl at Tom. They say he is too small and too loud. They do not want to play with him. Tom feels sad and scared. + +Then, he sees a huge dog. The huge dog is black and white and fluffy. He looks like a big bear. Tom thinks the huge dog will be mean too. He tries to hide behind his owner. + +But the huge dog is not mean. He is very kind. He walks to Tom and licks his face. He says he likes Tom. He says he wants to be his friend. He says they can play together. + +Tom is happy. He wags his tail and licks the huge dog back. He says he likes him too. He says he wants to be his friend. He says they can play together. + +They run and chase and roll in the grass. They have fun. They laugh a lot. Tom's owner smiles and watches them. He is glad that Tom has a new friend. He says they are both good dogs. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park with their mom. They like to swing, slide and run. They hear a loud noise from the street. It sounds like a big crash. They see smoke and fire. Mom says, "That's an emergency. We have to go home now." + +They run to the car. Mom drives fast. She looks worried. She says, "I hope everyone is okay. That was not normal." Anna and Ben are scared. They wonder what happened. They hear sirens and horns. They see flashing lights and people running. + +They get to their house. Mom says, "Stay in the car. I'll be right back." She runs to the door. She tries to open it. It is locked. She knocks and yells, "Dad, dad, are you there? It's me, mom. We're home. Please open the door." + +She waits. She hears nothing. She knocks and yells again. She hears nothing. She starts to cry. She says, "Something is wrong. Something is very wrong." Anna and Ben see mom crying. They cry too. They don't know what to do. They feel alone and afraid. They wish dad would open the door. They wish everything was normal again. +Ben and Lily were in the same class. They liked to play together at school. One day, their teacher said they could go to the park after lunch. Ben and Lily were very happy. They wanted to swing and slide and run in the park. + +But when they went outside, they saw that the sky was gloomy. It was dark and gray. It looked like it was going to rain. Ben and Lily felt sad. They did not want to go to the park in the rain. They wanted to see the sun and the birds and the flowers. + +"Maybe it will not rain," Ben said. He tried to be brave. He took Lily's hand and walked to the park with the teacher and the other kids. + +"Maybe," Lily said. She hoped Ben was right. She squeezed his hand and looked at the sky. + +When they got to the park, they saw that it was empty. There were no other people or animals there. The swings and slides and benches were wet. The grass and trees were droopy. The park looked gloomy too. + +Ben and Lily did not feel like playing. They sat on a bench and waited for the teacher to say it was time to go back. They wished they could see something nice in the park. + +Then, they heard a sound. It was a soft and sweet sound. It was a bird singing. Ben and Lily looked up and saw a little bird on a branch. It was yellow and bright. It was not gloomy at all. It was happy and cheerful. + +"Look, Lily, a bird!" Ben said. He smiled and pointed at the bird. + +"Wow, Ben, a bird!" Lily said. She smiled and clapped her hands. + +The bird saw Ben and Lily and sang louder. It flapped its wings and flew to another branch. It wanted to show them more of the park. + +Ben and Lily got up and followed the bird. They saw that the park was not so gloomy after all. They saw some flowers and bugs and squirrels. They saw some puddles and rocks and sticks. They saw some colors and shapes and patterns. + +Ben and Lily started to play. They swung and slid and ran in the park. They laughed and talked and sang with the bird. They forgot about the rain and the sky and the wetness. They had fun in the park. + +The teacher saw Ben and Lily and smiled. She was glad they were happy. She called the other kids and said it was time to go back. Ben and Lily said goodbye to the bird and thanked it for showing them the park. They held hands and walked back to the school. They were not sad anymore. They had a good day in the park. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to pretend a lot. One day, they pretended to be chefs in the kitchen. They found a big box and made it look like an oven. They put some toys and pillows inside the box and said they were baking a cake. + +"Can I check the cake?" Ben asked Lily. + +"OK, but be careful. The oven is very hot," Lily said. + +Ben opened the box and looked inside. He saw a playful teddy bear with a red bow. He wanted to hug it. He reached his hand into the box. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben screamed. He pulled his hand out of the box. It was red and sore. He had touched the real oven that was next to the box. It was on and very hot. + +Lily ran to Ben and saw his hand. She was scared and sorry. She hugged him and cried. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Help!" Lily shouted. + +Mommy and Daddy came running. They saw Ben's hand and took him to the hospital. They were angry and sad. They told Lily and Ben not to play with the oven ever again. They said it was very dangerous and could hurt them badly. + +Lily and Ben learned their lesson. They never pretended to be chefs again. They felt bad for what they did. They wished they had played something else. +Tom and Anna 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 have fun. + +Tom and Anna are hungry. Their moms have a basket with food. They open the basket and find muffins. Tom and Anna love muffins. They each take one and say thank you. They sit on a bench and eat their muffins. + +A bird comes near them. It is black and white. It has a yellow beak. It looks at Tom and Anna. It wants their muffins. Tom and Anna do not want to share. They close their hands around their muffins. They say go away. + +The bird does not go away. It hops closer and closer. It tries to peck their muffins. Tom and Anna are scared. They cry for their moms. Their moms come and shoo the bird away. They hug Tom and Anna. They say it is okay. + +Tom and Anna feel better. They look at their muffins. They are still big and yummy. They smile at each other. They decide to share. They break their muffins in half and give one half to each other. They say you are nice. They eat their muffins and are happy. +A boy named Sam liked to count. He counted his toys, his fingers, his toes, and his books. He counted everything he saw. He was very good at counting. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom. He saw many things to count. He counted the birds, the flowers, the swings, and the slides. He counted the dogs, the bikes, the balls, and the kites. He counted and counted and counted. + +He saw another boy playing with a truck. He wanted to count the truck too. He walked to the boy and said, "Hi, I am Sam. I like to count. Can I count your truck?" + +The boy looked at Sam and smiled. He said, "Hi, I am Ben. I like to play. You can count my truck. It has four wheels, one horn, and two doors. How many is that?" + +Sam thought for a moment. He used his fingers to help him. He said, "Four plus one plus two is seven. Your truck has seven parts. That is a lot!" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, it is a lot. Do you want to play with my truck? We can share it." + +Sam was happy. He said, "Yes, I want to play with your truck. We can be friends." + +Sam and Ben played with the truck. They took turns to drive it, to honk it, and to count it. They had fun. They were good boys. +Jill and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat shrimp for lunch. But they had a problem. They did not have any shrimp. They only had bread and cheese. + +"Where can we find shrimp?" Jill asked Ben. + +"Maybe we can go to the pond. There are shrimp in the pond," Ben said. + +They put on their boots and coats and went to the pond. They saw many shrimp swimming in the water. They were small and pale. They looked tasty. + +"How can we catch them?" Jill asked Ben. + +"Maybe we can use a net. We have a net in the shed," Ben said. + +They ran to the shed and got the net. They went back to the pond and tried to catch the shrimp. But the shrimp were fast and smart. They swam away from the net. + +"This is hard," Jill said. + +"Maybe we can use some bait. We have some bread and cheese," Ben said. + +They broke the bread and cheese into small pieces and threw them into the water. The shrimp smelled the food and came closer. They nibbled on the bread and cheese. + +"Now!" Ben said. + +They quickly scooped up the shrimp with the net. They had enough shrimp for lunch. + +"Yay! We solved the problem!" Jill said. + +They took the shrimp home and cooked them. They ate them with bread and cheese. They were happy and full. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a bottle in the park. The bottle is weird. It has a blue cap and a red label. Tom and Mia are curious. They want to see what is inside the bottle. + +They open the bottle and smell it. It smells bad. They pour some of the liquid on the grass. It makes a hissing sound and a smoke. Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the bottle and run away. They hear a loud boom behind them. The bottle explodes and makes a fire. + +Tom and Mia are lucky. They are not hurt. But the grass and the trees are burned. A man comes and puts out the fire. He is angry. He tells Tom and Mia that the bottle was dangerous. It had a chemical that can hurt people and animals and plants. He says they should never touch or play with things they do not know. + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They say they are sorry to the man and to the park. They learn a lesson. They learn that some things are not toys. They learn to be careful and respectful. They promise to play with safe and fun things only. +Lila and Ben are friends who like to play in the sand. They make castles and dig holes and look for shells. One day, they find a shiny shell that has a shrimp inside. They both want the shell, but there is only one. + +"Let me have the shell, please," Lila says. "I want to polish it and make it more shiny." + +"No, I want the shell," Ben says. "I want to keep the shrimp as a pet and feed it." + +They pull the shell from each other, but it is too hard. The shell breaks in two and the shrimp runs away. Lila and Ben are sad and angry. They sit on the sand and do not talk. + +A big wave comes and washes over them. They get wet and cold. They look at each other and see that they are both wet and cold. They feel sorry for each other and for the shell and the shrimp. + +"I'm sorry, Lila," Ben says. "I was not fair to you. You can have the shell if you want." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lila says. "I was not fair to you. You can have the shell if you want." + +They hug and smile. They decide to share the shell and look for the shrimp together. They find the shrimp hiding under a rock. They say hello to the shrimp and let it go. They are happy and play in the sand again. +Lily liked to wear her painter hat. It was big and blue and had a brush on it. She wanted to be a painter when she grew up. She liked to paint on paper, on walls, on chairs, on anything. + +One day, she found a big can of red paint in the garage. She opened it and dipped her brush in it. She ran to the living room and started to paint on the sofa. She made big red swirls and dots and lines. She was very happy. + +But then, her mom came in and saw the mess. She was very angry. She shouted at Lily. + +"Lily, what are you doing? You are a bad painter! You ruined the sofa! You are in big trouble!" + +Lily was scared and sad. She dropped her brush and started to cry. She did not mean to be bad. She just wanted to paint. + +She said to her mom, "I'm sorry, mom. I like to wear my painter hat. I like to paint. I want to be a painter." + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She said, "I know, Lily. But you can't paint on the sofa. That's not how painters do. Painters paint on canvas or paper or wood. They don't paint on furniture or clothes or people. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I won't paint on the sofa again. Can I still wear my painter hat?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only if you promise to paint on the right things. And to help me clean up this mess." + +Lily agreed and said, "I promise, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good girl. And maybe one day, you will be a great painter." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. They have many toys. But they want more toys. They have a plan. + +They know that when they lose a tooth, the tooth fairy comes at night. The tooth fairy takes the tooth and leaves money. They can use the money to buy more toys. They are very smart. + +They go to the bathroom. They find a toothbrush. They brush their teeth very hard. They hope to make their teeth fall out. They brush and brush and brush. + +"Ow!" Tom says. "My tooth hurts!" + +"Me too!" Mia says. "But we have to keep brushing. We want more toys!" + +They brush and brush and brush. But their teeth do not fall out. They are very strong. They are very sad. + +Mom comes to the bathroom. She sees Tom and Mia. She sees the toothbrush. She sees their faces. She knows what they are doing. + +"What are you doing, Tom and Mia?" Mom asks. "Why are you brushing your teeth so hard?" + +"We want to lose our teeth," Tom says. "We want the tooth fairy to come. We want more toys." + +Mom smiles. She hugs Tom and Mia. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom and Mia. But you can't make your teeth fall out. They are very reliable. They will stay in your mouth until you are older. Then they will fall out naturally. And the tooth fairy will come. But you don't need to rush. You have many toys already. And you have each other. You are very lucky." + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They feel silly. They say, "You're right, Mom. We are very lucky. We don't need more toys. We have you and we have our teeth. They are very reliable. We will take good care of them. We will brush them gently. And we will wait for the tooth fairy to come when she is ready." + +Mom kisses Tom and Mia. She says, "That's very good, Tom and Mia. I'm proud of you. Now let's go and play with your toys. And maybe we can read a story together. How about that?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We love you. And we love our toys. And we love our teeth. They are very reliable." + +The end. +Tom and Lily love to watch the parade. They like to see the big floats, the loud music, and the funny clowns. They always go with their mom and dad, who bring them snacks and drinks. They have a special spot on the sidewalk, where they can see everything. + +One day, Tom and Lily see a new float. It is very big and shiny, and it has a lot of animals on it. There are lions, and bears, and monkeys, and more. Tom and Lily are very excited. They want to see the animals up close. They ask their mom and dad if they can go closer, but they say no. They say it is too dangerous, and they have to stay on the sidewalk. + +Tom and Lily are sad, but they listen to their mom and dad. They watch the float from far away, and they try to guess the names of the animals. They see a thin snake, a big elephant, and a fast cheetah. They are having fun, but they still wish they could go closer. + +Then, something happens. The float stops moving, and the animals start to make noise. They sound angry and scared. Tom and Lily see some people running away from the float. They wonder what is wrong. They look at their mom and dad, who look worried. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud roar. They turn around, and they see a lion. The lion has escaped from the float, and it is running towards them. Tom and Lily are very scared. They scream and cry. They don't know what to do. + +Their mom and dad act fast. They grab Tom and Lily, and they kneel behind a car. They tell them to be quiet and still. They hope the lion will not see them. They hope someone will come and help them. They hug Tom and Lily, and they pray. +On Tuesday, Lily and Ben went to visit their old grandma. Grandma lived in a small house with a big garden. She had many flowers and birds and a friendly cat. + +"Welcome, my dear children!" Grandma said, opening the door. "I'm so happy to see you!" + +"Hi, Grandma!" Lily and Ben said, hugging her. "We missed you!" + +"Come in, come in. I have some cookies and milk for you. And a surprise!" Grandma said, leading them to the kitchen. + +"What is the surprise, Grandma?" Lily asked, curious. + +"You'll see, you'll see. But first, let's have a snack. You must be hungry after your long trip." Grandma said, giving them each a plate of cookies and a glass of milk. + +Lily and Ben ate the cookies and drank the milk. They were very yummy. Grandma smiled and watched them. + +"Are you ready for the surprise?" Grandma asked, when they finished. + +"Yes, yes!" Lily and Ben said, excited. + +"OK, follow me." Grandma said, taking them to the living room. There, on the sofa, was a big box with a ribbon. + +"What is in the box, Grandma?" Ben asked, wondering. + +"Open it and see." Grandma said, smiling. + +Lily and Ben ran to the box and pulled the ribbon. They opened the lid and gasped. Inside the box was a fluffy puppy with brown spots and a wagging tail. + +"A puppy!" Lily and Ben shouted, delighted. + +"Yes, a puppy. He is yours. I got him for you because I know you love animals. And he needs a good home and a lot of love." Grandma said, picking up the puppy and giving it to them. + +"Thank you, thank you, Grandma! He is so cute and soft and friendly! We love him!" Lily and Ben said, hugging the puppy and Grandma. + +"You're welcome, my dear children. I love you too. And I'm sure the puppy will love you too. He needs a name, though. What will you call him?" Grandma asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and thought. Then they said together: + +"Spot! We'll call him Spot!" + +"Spot. That's a perfect name for him. He has many spots, just like you have many freckles." Grandma said, laughing. + +Lily and Ben laughed too. They played with Spot and Grandma for a long time. They had a lot of fun. They were very happy. It was a very good Tuesday. +Tom and Sue like to play with chalk. They draw on the sidewalk with many colors. They make flowers, stars, and faces. They have fun. + +But one day, it is dark and rainy. They cannot go outside and play with chalk. They are sad. They look out the window and see the rain wash away their drawings. They cry. + +Mom sees them and hugs them. She says, "I know you are sad. But rain is good for the plants and the animals. And you can still play with chalk inside. Look, I have a big black paper for you. You can draw on it with chalk and make new pictures. Do you want to try?" + +Tom and Sue nod and smile. They take the chalk and the paper and go to the table. They draw on the black paper with chalk. They make rainbows, suns, and hearts. They have fun. + +They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. And we love chalk." Mom says, "You're welcome, my sweeties. I love you too. And I love your chalk art." They hug and laugh. They are happy. +Lily liked to eat cereal in the morning. She liked the crunchy sound and the sweet taste. She also liked to look at the box of cereal. It had a picture of a star that could glow. Lily wished she could glow like the star. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She was a clever girl. She took some cereal and put it in a bowl. Then she went to her room and got her flashlight. She turned off the light and turned on the flashlight. She shone the flashlight on the cereal and made it glow. Lily was very happy. She pretended she was the star on the box. + +But then she heard her mom call her. "Lily, what are you doing? It's time to get ready for school." Lily turned on the light and turned off the flashlight. She saw her mom standing at the door. She smiled and said, "Look, mom, I made my cereal glow like the star." Her mom looked at the bowl and laughed. She said, "That's very clever, Lily, but you can't eat glowing cereal. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and have some fresh cereal." Lily nodded and followed her mom. She still liked to glow, but she also liked to eat. +Tommy had a bad nightmare. He dreamed of a big, scary monster that chased him and wanted to eat him. He woke up crying and ran to his mom and dad's room. He knocked on the door and said, "Mom, Dad, help me!" + +Mom and Dad heard Tommy and opened the door. They saw him shaking and sobbing. They hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tommy, it's okay. It was just a bad dream. You are safe with us." They took him to their bed and tucked him in. They kissed him and said, "We love you, Tommy. Try to sleep now." + +Tommy felt better, but he was still scared. He asked, "Can I have Teddy? He makes me feel brave." Teddy was his favorite toy bear. He always slept with him. Mom and Dad said, "Of course, Tommy. Where is Teddy?" Tommy said, "He is in my room. But I don't want to go there. The monster might be there." + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tommy. There is no monster in your room. It was only in your head. But we can go and get Teddy for you. Do you want to come with us, or stay here?" Tommy thought for a moment. He wanted Teddy, but he didn't want to leave Mom and Dad. He said, "Can you both go and get Teddy for me? And can you leave the light on?" + +Mom and Dad said, "Sure, Tommy. We can do that. We will be back soon. You are a very brave boy." They got up and walked to Tommy's room. They found Teddy on the bed. They picked him up and brought him back to Tommy. They said, "Here is Teddy, Tommy. He missed you. He wants to sleep with you." They gave Teddy to Tommy. Tommy hugged Teddy and said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are the best." Mom and Dad said, "You are welcome, Tommy. You are the best, too." They turned off the light and lay down with Tommy. They said, "Good night, Tommy. Sweet dreams." Tommy said, "Good night, Mom and Dad. Sweet dreams." He closed his eyes and snuggled with Teddy. He felt safe and happy. He had no more nightmares. +Lily liked to touch things. She liked to touch the soft fur of her cat, the shiny buttons on her mom's coat, and the colorful toys in her room. But there was one thing she was not allowed to touch: the alarm on the wall. Mom said it was for emergencies only, and if Lily touched it, it would make a loud noise and scare everyone. + +One day, Lily was playing in her room with her cat, when she heard a strange sound outside. She looked out the window and saw a big truck with a ladder and a hose. She wondered what it was doing there. She ran to the living room, where mom was reading a book. + +"Mom, mom, look! There is a big truck outside!" Lily said. + +Mom put down her book and looked out the window. She saw the truck, and then she saw smoke coming from the house next door. + +"Oh no, there is a fire!" Mom said. "We have to get out of here, Lily. Come on, grab your cat and follow me." + +Mom took Lily's hand and ran to the door. But the door was locked, and mom could not find her keys. + +"Where are my keys? Where are my keys?" Mom said, looking around. + +Lily remembered that mom had put her keys on the table, next to the alarm. She let go of mom's hand and ran to the table. She saw the keys, and she saw the alarm. She knew she was not supposed to touch it, but she wanted to help mom. She reached for the alarm and pressed the red button. + +The alarm made a loud noise. It beeped and flashed and said "Fire, fire, fire!" + +Mom heard the alarm and turned around. She saw Lily holding the keys and the alarm. + +"Lily, what did you do?" Mom said. + +"I touched the alarm, mom. I wanted to help you. I'm sorry." Lily said. + +Mom hugged Lily and took the keys from her. She unlocked the door and opened it. She saw the firefighters coming from the truck. They had helmets and coats and axes. They saw the alarm and heard the noise. + +"Is there a fire in here?" One of them asked. + +"No, no, there is no fire here. It was a mistake. My daughter touched the alarm. I'm sorry." Mom said. + +The firefighter smiled and nodded. He said, "It's okay, ma'am. We're glad you're safe. But you should teach your daughter not to touch the alarm unless there is a real emergency. It's a dependable device, but it can also cause trouble." + +Mom nodded and said, "I know, I know. I will, I promise. Thank you for coming so fast." + +The firefighter said, "You're welcome. Have a nice day." + +Mom took Lily and her cat and went outside. She saw the fire was under control, and the neighbors were okay. She was relieved and grateful. + +She said to Lily, "Lily, I'm proud of you for trying to help me, but you should never touch the alarm again, okay? It's very dangerous and scary. Only touch it if there is a real fire, or if you need help from the firefighters. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry I touched the alarm. I won't do it again." + +Mom kissed Lily and said, "I love you, Lily. You're a good girl. But next time, just listen to me, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, mom. I love you too." + +They hugged and smiled. They were happy to be safe and together. They went back to their house, and Lily played with her cat. She did not touch the alarm anymore. She learned her lesson. +Sara and Ben were excited to go to the park with Mom. They put on their coats and hats and ran outside. But when they got to the street, they saw a lot of fog. They could not see the park or the cars or the trees. + +"What is that?" Sara asked, pointing at the fog. + +"It is fog," Mom said. "It is like a big cloud that comes down to the ground. Sometimes it goes away when the sun comes out." + +"Can we still go to the park?" Ben asked. + +Mom shrugged. She did not know if the fog would clear or not. She said, "Let's try. Maybe we can have some fun in the fog." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They held Mom's hand and walked slowly in the fog. They could hear the birds and the dogs, but they could not see them. They pretended they were explorers in a new land. They made up names for the things they saw in the fog, like fuzzy rocks and ghost trees and misty flowers. + +When they got to the park, they were happy to see the swings and the slide and the sandbox. They played with their toys and made friends with other kids. They did not mind the fog anymore. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to play on the beach. They built sand castles and dug holes and collected shells. One day, they found a big bottle in the sand. It had a cork and a paper inside. + +"Look, Tom, a message in a bottle!" Sam said. "Maybe it's from a pirate or a mermaid!" + +"Let's open it and see!" Tom said. He pulled the cork and took out the paper. He tried to read it, but it had many big words he did not know. + +Sam was curious and snatched the paper from Tom. He looked at it and saw a picture of a lemon. He thought it was a clue. + +"Maybe it's a treasure map!" he said. "Maybe the lemon means we have to go to the lemon tree!" + +He ran towards the lemon tree that grew near the beach. Tom followed him, but he was not happy. He wanted to share the paper with Sam. + +"Sam, wait for me!" he said. "It's our bottle, we should look at it together!" + +But Sam did not listen. He reached the lemon tree and saw a yellow fruit hanging from a branch. He thought it was the treasure. He climbed the tree and picked the lemon. He was so excited that he bit into it. + +But the lemon was very sour. It made Sam's mouth hurt and his eyes water. He spit it out and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! This is not a treasure, this is a trick!" he said. + +Tom came to the tree and saw Sam crying. He felt sorry for him. He climbed the tree and hugged him. + +"It's okay, Sam, don't cry," he said. "Maybe the paper was not a treasure map, maybe it was a joke. Maybe someone wanted to make us laugh." + +He looked at the paper again and saw some small words at the bottom. He tried to read them. + +"It says, 'Pass this bottle to someone else and see their face when they taste the lemon. It's fun!'" he said. + +Sam and Tom realized that they had been fooled. They felt silly and angry. They decided to throw the bottle back into the sea. + +"Let's not pass this bottle to anyone else," Sam said. "It's not nice to play tricks on people. It's mean." + +Tom agreed. He said, "Yes, let's not do that. It's better to be kind and honest. That's fun too." + +They threw the bottle into the water and watched it float away with the tide. They learned their lesson and went back to their sand castles. They played happily and shared their shells. They were good brothers. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with tools. They had a big box of tools that their dad gave them. Ben was gifted with tools. He could make many things with them. Sam was not so good with tools. He often broke them or hurt himself. + +One day, Ben and Sam found a new tool in the box. It was shiny and sharp. Ben wanted to use it, but Sam grabbed it first. + +"Give me that tool, Sam. It is too dangerous for you. You don't know how to use it," Ben said. + +"No, it is mine. I saw it first. I want to play with it," Sam said. + +They started to fight over the tool. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not look where they were going. They bumped into a table and knocked over a lamp. The lamp fell on the floor and broke. Glass pieces flew everywhere. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cried. He dropped the tool and held his hand. He had cut his hand on the glass. There was blood on his hand and on the floor. + +"Sam, Sam, are you okay?" Ben asked. He felt sorry for his brother. He forgot about the tool. He ran to get a bandage and some water. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the mess and the blood and the tool. She was very angry and scared. + +"What have you done, boys? How could you be so careless and selfish? You could have hurt yourselves or each other badly. You are not allowed to play with tools anymore. You have to give them back to your dad. And you have to clean up this mess and say sorry to each other," she said. + +Ben and Sam felt ashamed and sad. They wished they had not fought over the tool. They wished they had shared and played nicely. They learned that tools are not toys and that fighting is not fun. They said sorry to each other and to their mom. They gave back the tools to their dad. They cleaned up the mess and put a bandage on Sam's hand. They hugged and promised to be better brothers. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, like cars, dolls, blocks, and balls. They keep their toys in a big box in their room. They are good at sharing and taking turns. + +One day, they want to play with the blocks. They open the box and look for the blocks. But they cannot find them. The box is full of toys, but they are not organized. They are all mixed up. Tom and Mia are sad and confused. + +They ask their mom for help. Mom comes and sees the messy box. She says, "You need to organize your toys. You need to put the same toys together. Then you can find them easily." She shows them how to sort the toys by color, shape, and type. She gives them smaller boxes and bags to put the toys in. + +Tom and Mia help mom to organize their toys. They have fun finding and matching the toys. They put the cars in one box, the dolls in another, the balls in a bag, and the blocks in another box. They label the boxes and bags with pictures. They are proud of their work. + +When they finish, they close the big box and shake it. They want to see if the toys will stay organized. They hear no sound. The toys do not move. They are happy. They open the box and see their toys in neat piles. They can find the blocks easily. They take them out and start to build. They thank mom for teaching them how to organize. Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "You did a great job. I'm proud of you. Now you can play with your toys and have more fun." +Jen and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Jen wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom. It is fun. I will go first. You can trust me," Jen says. + +She runs to the slide and slides down. She laughs and claps her hands. She looks at Tom and says, "See? It is easy. You try it." + +Tom walks to the slide. He looks at the slide. He looks at Jen. He feels nervous. He says, "I don't know, Jen. It is high. What if I fall?" + +"You won't fall, Tom. I will catch you. You are my friend. I will help you. You can do it," Jen says. + +She holds out her hand. Tom takes her hand. He climbs on the slide. He slides down. He feels the wind in his hair. He feels the sun on his face. He feels happy. He lands in Jen's arms. They hug and smile. + +"Wow, Jen. That was fun. You were right. I can trust you. You are a good friend," Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend, too. You are brave. You tried something new. I am proud of you," Jen says. + +They run to the bench. They see a basket. It has sandwiches and juice. It is their lunch. Jen's mom made it for them. + +"Look, Tom. We have lunch. Mom made us sandwiches. They have butter and cheese. They are perfect. Do you want one?" Jen says. + +"Yes, please, Jen. I am hungry. Your mom is nice. She makes good sandwiches. They are perfect. Thank you, Jen. Thank you, Jen's mom," Tom says. + +They eat their sandwiches. They drink their juice. They are full and happy. They are friends. They trust each other. They have a perfect day. +Ben and Lily wanted to play with their boat. They had a red boat with a white sail. They liked to make the boat go fast on the water. They went to the river near their house. The river was big and blue. + +"Let's put the boat in the water!" Ben said. He was excited. He held the boat in his hands. + +"Wait, Ben!" Lily said. She was scared. She saw the river was moving fast. "The river is too strong. It will take our boat away." + +Ben was impatient. He did not want to wait. He wanted to play with the boat. He did not listen to Lily. He threw the boat in the water. + +"Ben, no!" Lily shouted. She saw the boat go away. The river was too strong. The boat was too small. Ben and Lily could not catch the boat. + +Ben and Lily were sad. They lost their boat. They wished they had listened to Lily. They did not manage to play with their boat. They went back to their house. They hoped to find another boat someday. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a pretty flower. It is red and yellow and smells good. + +"Can I have it?" Sara asks. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. He picks the flower and holds it tight. + +Sara is sad. She wants the flower too. She tries to take it from Ben. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Stop it!" a voice says. It is Mom. She sees Sara and Ben fighting. She is angry. + +"You are both bad!" Mom says. "You make the flower suffer. It does not like to be picked and pulled. It likes to grow and be happy. You have to say sorry to the flower and to each other." + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They look at the flower. It is not pretty anymore. It is broken and wilted. + +"We are sorry, flower," Sara and Ben say. They hug each other and say sorry too. + +Mom smiles. She gives Sara and Ben a turn to hold the flower gently. She tells them to be kind and share. Sara and Ben nod. They learn their lesson. They play nicely in the park. They see more pretty flowers. They do not pick them. They let them be. +Tom and Lily are playing with a big ball in the park. They like to roll the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they roll the ball very fast and it goes far away. Then they have to run after it. + +One day, they see a big gate with a lock on it. The gate leads to a garden with many flowers and trees. Tom and Lily are curious. They want to see what is inside the garden. They look around and see no one. They think it is safe to go in. + +They roll the ball to the gate and push it. The gate is not closed well. It opens a little bit. Tom and Lily squeeze through the gap. They leave the ball outside. They think they can come back later. + +They walk around the garden and see many beautiful things. They see butterflies and birds and bees. They see a pond with fish and frogs. They see a swing and a slide. They have fun playing in the garden. + +But they do not know that the garden belongs to a grumpy old man. He does not like children. He does not like anyone. He sees Tom and Lily from his window. He is angry. He goes out and shouts at them. + +"Hey, you! What are you doing in my garden? Get out of here! You are not welcome!" he yells. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They run to the gate. But they see that the gate is closed. The old man has locked it with a big key. They cannot get out. They are trapped. + +They cry and call for help. They wish they had not been foolish. They wish they had not left their ball. They wish they had not gone into the garden. They are sorry. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the attic. They wondered what was inside. Maybe it was a mystery! + +"Let's open it!" Ben said. He tried to lift the lid, but it was too heavy. + +"Help me, Lily!" he said. + +Lily did not want to help. She wanted to play with her dolls. She complained to Ben. + +"No, I don't want to. It's boring. You always want to do what you want. You never play with me." + +Ben was sad. He liked to play with Lily, but he also wanted to see the mystery box. He tried to lift the lid again, but he could not. + +"Please, Lily, please. It will be fun. Maybe there is a treasure inside. Maybe we can share it. Please, Lily, please." + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was sad. She felt sorry for him. She decided to help him. + +"Okay, okay. I will help you. But only for a little bit. Then we play with my dolls." + +Lily and Ben pushed the lid together. It was hard, but they did it. They opened the box. They looked inside. + +They saw many old things. There were books, clothes, toys, and pictures. They were from their grandma and grandpa. They were very old and dusty. + +Lily and Ben were curious. They took out some things and looked at them. They found a necklace, a hat, a car, and a photo. They were very pretty and interesting. + +They put them on and played with them. They pretended to be their grandma and grandpa. They had a lot of fun. + +They forgot about their dolls and their mystery. They were happy. + +They learned that old things can be fun too. They learned to share and help each other. They learned to be grateful for what they had. + +They were lucky to have each other. They were lucky to have a mystery box. They were lucky to have a grandma and grandpa. They hugged each other and smiled. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many nuts on it. They wanted to try some. + +"Look, Mia, nuts!" Ben said. He ran to the tree and picked a nut. He opened it and saw a peanut inside. He liked peanuts. He ate it and smiled. + +"Can I have one, Ben?" Mia asked. She ran to the tree and picked a nut too. She opened it and saw a peanut inside. She did not like peanuts. She made a face and threw it away. + +"Yuck, I don't like peanuts. They are icky," Mia said. She looked for another nut. She saw one that was bigger and rounder. She thought it might be better. She opened it and saw a worm inside. She screamed and dropped it. + +"Ew, Mia, a worm!" Ben said. He saw the worm and got scared. He backed away from the tree and stumbled. He fell on the ground and hurt his knee. He cried and held his knee. + +Mia heard Ben cry and forgot about the worm. She ran to Ben and hugged him. She said sorry for throwing the peanut. She said she would find a band-aid for his knee. + +"It's okay, Mia. I'm sorry for eating the peanut. You can have the next one," Ben said. He hugged Mia back. He said he would share his nuts with her. + +They saw a friendly squirrel come to the tree. It picked a nut and opened it. It saw a peanut inside. It ate it and smiled. It saw Ben and Mia and gave them a nut each. They opened them and saw peanuts inside. They smiled and thanked the squirrel. They ate the peanuts and liked them. They became friends with the squirrel. They played in the park until it was time to go home. +Anna liked to draw with her crayons. She drew many things: a sun, a cat, a house, a flower. She was very happy with her drawings. She wanted to show them to her tutor, Miss Lee. + +Miss Lee came to Anna's house every week to help her learn new words and numbers. Anna liked Miss Lee. She was kind and fun. She always brought books and games for Anna. + +But today, Anna had a problem. Her little brother, Ben, was very silly. He took Anna's crayons and drew on the wall. He made a big mess. He laughed and ran away. + +Anna was very sad and angry. She did not want Miss Lee to see the wall. She did not want Miss Lee to think she was bad. She tried to wipe the wall with a cloth, but it did not work. The crayons were too hard to erase. + +She heard Miss Lee knock on the door. She did not know what to do. She hid behind the sofa. + +"Hello, Anna. Where are you?" Miss Lee said. She came into the living room and saw the wall. She was surprised. "Oh, my. What happened here?" + +Anna peeked from behind the sofa. She felt ashamed. She said in a small voice, "I'm sorry, Miss Lee. It was Ben. He was silly. He drew on the wall. I tried to wipe it, but I couldn't." + +Miss Lee smiled and walked to Anna. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Anna. I know you didn't do it. Ben was silly, but he didn't mean to be bad. He just wanted to have fun. Maybe we can teach him how to draw on paper instead of the wall. Do you want to help me?" + +Anna nodded and smiled. She felt better. She said, "Yes, Miss Lee. I want to help you. And I want to show you my drawings. They are on the table." + +Miss Lee and Anna went to the table and looked at Anna's drawings. They praised her and talked about them. They had a good time. Ben came back and joined them. He said he was sorry for drawing on the wall. He asked for a crayon and a paper. He wanted to draw too. + +Miss Lee, Anna, and Ben drew together. They had fun. They learned new words and numbers. They were happy. +Jill and Ben are twins. They like to play and laugh, but they do not like to take a bath. They hate when Mom puts lotion on their skin. They say it is sticky and icky. + +One day, Mom tells them to get ready for bath time. Jill and Ben run away and hide under the bed. They think Mom will not find them. They giggle and whisper. + +"Shh, do not make noise. Mom will not see us here," Jill says. + +"Yes, we are smart. We do not need bath or lotion," Ben says. + +But Mom knows where they are. She comes to their room and looks under the bed. She smiles and says, "Hello, my little ones. I see you. Come out and let's go to the bath. It will be fun and good for you." + +Jill and Ben do not want to go. They pout and cry. They say they do not like bath or lotion. They say they are not dirty or dry. + +Mom is patient and kind. She says, "I know you do not like bath or lotion, but they are important for your health and happiness. Bath makes you clean and fresh. Lotion makes your skin soft and smooth. They also show that you care for yourself and others. Do you want to be dirty and rough? Do you want to make others sick or sad?" + +Jill and Ben think about what Mom says. They do not want to be dirty and rough. They do not want to make others sick or sad. They want to be clean and soft. They want to make others happy and proud. + +They say sorry to Mom and come out from under the bed. They go to the bath with Mom. They let Mom wash them and put lotion on them. They do not cry or fuss. They smile and hug Mom. + +They learn that bath and lotion are not bad. They are good and nice. They also learn that Mom loves them and wants the best for them. They love Mom and thank her. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes we have to do things we do not like, but they are good for us and others. We should listen to our parents and trust them. They know what is best for us and they love us. +Lila and Sam were on a trip with their mom and dad. They went to a big place with many old stones and towers. Mom said it was a temple, where people prayed long ago. Lila and Sam liked to look at the temple and imagine what it was like. + +"Can we pick some flowers, mom?" Lila asked. She saw some pretty yellow and purple flowers growing near the temple. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. Don't go too far from us, and don't touch anything else. The temple is ancient, and some parts might be broken or dangerous," mom said. + +Lila and Sam nodded and ran to the flowers. They picked some and made a bouquet for mom. They also saw some butterflies and birds flying around the temple. They tried to catch them, but they were too fast. + +"Look, Sam, there's a door!" Lila said, pointing to a small opening in the temple wall. "Let's see what's inside!" + +"I don't know, Lila. Mom said not to touch anything else. Maybe we shouldn't go in," Sam said, feeling scared. + +"Oh, come on, Sam. It's just a door. Maybe there's something cool inside. Maybe there's treasure, or a secret passage, or a magic lamp!" Lila said, pulling Sam by the hand. + +"Okay, okay, but only for a minute. And don't make any noise. We don't want to get in trouble," Sam said, following Lila. + +They entered the door and saw a dark and dusty room. There were some old pots and statues and paintings on the walls. Lila and Sam felt curious and excited. They walked around the room and touched everything. + +"Wow, look at this, Sam! It's a shiny necklace!" Lila said, picking up a gold and blue necklace from a pot. "It's so pretty! I want to keep it!" + +"Lila, no! Put it back! You can't take anything from the temple! It's not ours!" Sam said, grabbing the necklace from Lila. + +"Hey, give it back! It's mine! I found it!" Lila said, trying to get the necklace back. + +They started to tug and pull on the necklace, making a lot of noise. Suddenly, they heard a loud rumble and a crash. The door they came in was blocked by a pile of stones. They were trapped inside the temple! +Sara loved to play with her string. She could make it into shapes, like a circle, a triangle, or a star. She could tie it to things, like her toys, her chair, or her door. She could swing it, twist it, or pull it. She had so much fun with her string. + +One day, she saw a new string in her mom's room. It was shiny and colorful, like a rainbow. It looked incredible. Sara wanted to play with it. She took it from her mom's drawer and ran to her room. She did not ask her mom. + +She started to make shapes with the new string. But the string was not like her old string. It was thin and slippery. It did not stay in the shapes she made. It broke easily. It tangled and knotted. Sara got frustrated. She tried to fix the string, but she could not. She sighed. She did not have fun with the new string. + +She heard her mom calling her name. She sounded angry. Sara hid the string under her pillow. She hoped her mom would not find it. She went to see her mom. + +"Sara, did you take my string?" her mom asked. She held the drawer where the string was. It was empty. + +Sara felt guilty. She knew she did something wrong. She nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to play with it. It looked incredible. But it was not good. It broke and tangled. I did not like it." + +Her mom sighed. She said, "Sara, that was not a string for playing. That was a string for sewing. I needed it for your dress. It was special and expensive. You should not have taken it without asking. You should have been happy with your own string. It was good and strong. You should have been grateful for what you have." + +Sara understood. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I should have asked you. I should have been happy with my own string. It was good and strong. I was grateful for what I have. Can you forgive me?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Of course, I forgive you, Sara. But you have to learn from your mistake. Next time, ask before you take something. And appreciate what you have. Sometimes, the things that look incredible are not as good as the things that are simple and useful." + +Sara hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my string. Can I have it back?" + +Her mom nodded. She said, "Yes, you can have it back. But first, help me untangle this mess. Maybe we can still use some of it for your dress." + +Sara agreed. She said, "OK, mom. Let's do it together. Maybe we can make it into a new shape. A heart." + +Her mom laughed. She said, "That sounds like a good idea. A heart. Because we love each other. And we love our strings." +Ben likes to display his cookies. He makes them with his mom and puts them on a big plate. He shows them to his dad and his sister. They say his cookies look yummy and pretty. + +One day, Ben wants to make modern cookies. He sees a picture of cookies with shapes and colors. He asks his mom for help. They use a cutter and food colors. They make cookies that look like stars, hearts, and flowers. They use red, blue, and yellow. + +Ben is very proud of his modern cookies. He displays them on a new plate. He shows them to his dad and his sister. They say his cookies look amazing and fun. They ask if they can have some. Ben says yes, but only if they share. They all enjoy the modern cookies together. Ben is happy. +Lila and Tom were going to visit their grandma in a big town. They had never been there before. They packed their bags and got in the car with their mom and dad. + +"Are we there yet?" Tom asked after a long time. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to drive for a while longer," mom said. + +Lila looked out the window and saw many buildings and cars and people. She felt a little uncomfortable. She liked her home in the country, where there were trees and flowers and animals. + +"Look, Lila, there's a park!" Tom said, pointing to a green space with swings and slides. + +"Can we go there, please?" Lila asked. + +"Maybe later, honey. We have to find grandma's house first," dad said. + +They drove some more and turned into a street with many houses that looked the same. They stopped in front of one of them and got out of the car. + +"Here we are!" mom said. "This is grandma's house. Let's go say hello." + +They knocked on the door and grandma opened it. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Hello, my darlings! I'm so happy to see you!" she said. + +"Hi, grandma!" Lila and Tom said. + +They went inside and saw a cozy living room with a sofa and a fireplace and a bookshelf. Grandma had baked some cookies and milk for them. + +"Welcome to my home. I hope you like it here," she said. + +Lila and Tom looked around and felt a little better. Grandma's house seemed nice and warm. They ate some cookies and milk and talked to grandma. They told her about their home and their school and their friends. Grandma listened and nodded and asked them questions. + +They felt more comfortable and happy. They realized that grandma's house was not so different from their home. They loved grandma and she loved them. They decided to have fun in the big town. Maybe they would go to the park later. +Lila and Tom were playing hide and seek in the garden. Lila was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran behind a big bush and waited for Lila to find him. He was very quiet and still. He thought he had found a good hidden spot. + +But he did not see the small snake that was also hiding behind the bush. The snake was scared of Tom and wanted him to go away. The snake moved closer to Tom and bit his waist. Tom felt a sharp pain and screamed. He ran out of the bush and cried. + +Lila heard Tom's scream and ran to him. She saw the snake slither away and the bite mark on Tom's waist. She was very worried and hugged Tom. She said, "Are you okay, Tom? What happened?" + +Tom sobbed and said, "A snake bit me, Lila. It hurt a lot. I want Mommy." + +Lila said, "Don't worry, Tom. I will get Mommy. She will make you feel better. Come on, let's go inside." + +Lila helped Tom walk to the house and called for Mommy. Mommy came and saw Tom's bite. She was very scared and called the doctor. She said, "Tom, you are very brave. The doctor will come and help you. You will be fine." + +Tom nodded and held Mommy's hand. He was still sad and scared, but he felt a little better with Mommy and Lila by his side. He hoped the snake would not bite anyone else. He did not like snakes. He liked Lila and Mommy and playing hide and seek. But not behind the bush. +Tom and Mia were very happy. They were going to the museum with Mom and Dad. They liked the museum. It had many things to see and learn. + +They got in the car and zoomed to the museum. It was a mild day. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Tom and Mia looked out the window and saw trees, houses, and people. + +When they got to the museum, they saw a big dinosaur. It was made of bones. It was very tall and long. Tom and Mia were amazed. They wanted to touch it, but Mom said no. + +"Look, Tom, look, Mia," Dad said. "There is a room with trains. Do you want to see them?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tom and Mia said. They loved trains. They ran to the room with Dad. Mom followed them. + +In the room, there were many trains. Some were old and some were new. Some were big and some were small. Some were real and some were toys. Tom and Mia saw a train that moved on a track. It had lights and sounds. It zoomed around the room. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Tom said. + +"Can we ride it?" Mia asked. + +"Sorry, no," Dad said. "But you can watch it and play with the toys." + +Tom and Mia nodded. They watched the train zoom and played with the toys. They had a lot of fun. They liked the museum. +Sara and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were making a house with the furniture. They used pillows, blankets and chairs to make walls and roofs. They had a lot of fun. + +But then Sara saw a pair of scissors on the table. She had an idea. She wanted to cut the blankets and make windows and doors. She thought it would look nice. She grabbed the scissors and started to cut. + +"Stop!" Ben shouted. "You can't cut the blankets! Mom will be mad! And you can hurt yourself with the scissors! They are sharp!" + +Sara did not listen. She kept cutting. She cut a big hole in the blanket. She was happy. She put her head through the hole and said, "Look, Ben, I made a window!" + +But then she felt something hot on her hand. She screamed. She had cut the wire of the lamp that was under the blanket. The wire was hot and it burned her hand. She dropped the scissors and the blanket. She started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw what Sara had done. She was angry and worried. She took Sara to the bathroom and put cold water on her hand. She said, "Sara, you were very naughty. You should never cut the blankets or the wires. You could have started a fire or hurt yourself badly. You have to say sorry to Ben and to me. And you have to help me fix the blankets." + +Sara felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Ben. I just wanted to make a window. I won't cut anything again." + +Mom hugged Sara and said, "I'm glad you are okay. But you have to be careful and listen to Ben. He is your big brother and he knows better. Now let's go and see if we can mend the blankets. And then we can play something else with the furniture. Something safe and fun." +Lily liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She danced with her doll, her dog, and her friends. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, do you want to see a display of dancers?" Lily nodded. She loved to see other dancers. Mom took her to a big hall with many seats. They sat in the front row. Lily saw a big stage with lights and curtains. + +Soon, the curtains opened. Lily saw many dancers in pretty dresses and shoes. They danced to music. They jumped, spun, and twirled. Lily clapped and cheered. She wanted to dance with them. + +At the end, the dancers bowed and smiled. The people gave them flowers and gifts. Lily saw a dancer who looked like her. She had brown hair and eyes, and a pink dress. Lily waved to her. The dancer saw Lily and waved back. She came to the edge of the stage and said, "Hi, little dancer. Do you like to dance?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, I do. You are a good dancer. I want to be like you." + +The dancer smiled. She said, "Thank you. You are very sweet. You can be a good dancer too. Just keep dancing and having fun." + +She gave Lily a hug and a flower. Lily hugged her back and said, "Thank you. You are very nice. I will keep dancing and having fun." + +They said goodbye and the dancer went back to the stage. Lily and her mom left the hall. Lily was very happy. She had seen a display of dancers. She had met a dancer who looked like her. She had a flower and a hug. She danced all the way home. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big red kite in the sky. They wanted to fly it and have fun. + +"Let's go and get the kite!" Lila said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. There is a bull in the field," Tom said. + +They ran to the field and saw the kite on a tree. They climbed the tree and got the kite. They were happy and excited. + +"Look, we have the kite! Let's make it soar!" Lila said. + +They ran with the kite and made it soar high in the sky. They laughed and shouted. They did not see the bull. + +The bull was angry and noisy. He did not like the kite and the children. He ran towards them and roared. + +"Watch out! The bull is coming!" Tom said. + +They tried to run away, but it was too late. The bull caught them and tossed them in the air. They screamed and cried. The kite fell to the ground and broke. + +The bull was happy and quiet. He went back to his grass. Lila and Tom were hurt and sad. They wished they had listened to Tom and been careful. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. But today it was raining and they had to stay inside. They felt restless and bored. + +"Mom, can we go out?" Ben asked. + +"No, sweetie, it's too wet and cold. You can play with your toys or read a book," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily did not want to play with their toys or read a book. They wanted to run and jump and have fun. They looked out the window and saw a big puddle in the yard. It looked like fun. + +"Let's go out and splash in the puddle!" Lily whispered to Ben. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet and sneak out," Ben whispered back. + +They put on their boots and coats and opened the door. They ran to the puddle and started to splash and laugh. They felt the rain on their faces and the mud on their feet. They felt happy and free. + +But Mom heard them and came out. She was not happy. She saw them wet and dirty and scolded them. + +"Ben and Lily, what are you doing? You are not supposed to go out in the rain. You will catch a cold and make a mess. Come inside right now!" Mom said. + +Ben and Lily felt sad and sorry. They followed Mom inside and took off their boots and coats. Mom gave them a towel and a hug. + +"I know you are restless and want to play, but you have to listen to me. It's not safe to go out in the rain. You can play inside until it stops. Maybe tomorrow the sun will come out and you can play in the yard again," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily nodded and said they were sorry. They went to their room and played with their toys and read a book. They hoped the rain would stop soon. They still had a lot of spring spirit in them. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with a swing and a ladder. They took turns to climb the ladder and swing on the rope. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +One day, Tom wanted to swing more than Sam. He said to Sam, "I want to swing more. You had enough. Go away!" Sam was sad and angry. He said, "No, it is my turn. You are mean. Share the swing!" They started to fight and pull the rope. They did not see that the rope was old and weak. + +Suddenly, the rope broke and they both fell to the ground. The ladder also fell and hit Tom on the head. Tom and Sam cried and hurt. They wished they had not fought. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +Mum came and saw what happened. She was worried and cross. She said, "What have you done? You broke the rope and the ladder. You could have been hurt badly. Why did you fight?" Tom and Sam told Mum what happened. They said they were sorry and they learned their lesson. + +Mum said, "I am glad you are sorry and you learned your lesson. Fighting is bad and sharing is good. You should be jolly and kind to each other. You are brothers and you should love each other." She kissed them and gave them a plaster and a hug. She said, "Now, let's go and fix the rope and the ladder. Then you can play again, but nicely and fairly." Tom and Sam nodded and smiled. They said, "Yes, Mum. We love you and we love each other." They went to fix the rope and the ladder. They played again, but nicely and fairly. They were jolly and happy. +Ben and Mia are playing with magnets on the floor. They have many magnets of different colors and shapes. They like to stick them together and make funny noises. + +"Look, Mia, I have a big red magnet. It is very heavy. Can you lift it?" Ben asks. + +Mia tries to lift the red magnet, but it is too heavy for her. She drops it on the floor with a loud thud. + +"Ouch! That hurt my hand. It is too heavy, Ben. I don't like it," Mia says. + +Ben laughs and picks up the red magnet. He holds it near a small blue magnet. The magnets start to pull each other and make a clicking sound. + +"Wow, that is cool. The magnets like each other. They want to be friends. Do you want to try, Mia?" Ben says. + +Mia nods and takes the small blue magnet. She holds it near the big red magnet. The magnets start to pull each other and make a clicking sound. + +"Yay, that is fun. The magnets are friends. They are happy. Can we make more friends, Ben?" Mia says. + +Ben smiles and nods. He and Mia start to look for more magnets on the floor. They stick them together and make more friends. They have a lot of fun with the magnets. +Sara loves her hair. It is long and brown and soft. She likes to brush it and make it shiny. She also likes to play with it and make different styles. Sometimes she makes a ponytail, sometimes she makes braids, sometimes she makes a bun. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees a big slide and wants to try it. She runs fast to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She is very excited and happy. She sits on the slide and gets ready to go down. + +But then, something bad happens. Her hair gets stuck on the slide. It hurts a lot and she cries. She cannot move and she is scared. Her mom and dad hear her cry and run fast to help her. They gently untangle her hair from the slide and hug her. They tell her they love her and that everything is okay. + +Sara feels better and stops crying. She thanks her mom and dad for saving her. She still loves her hair, but she decides to tie it up with a ribbon before she goes on the slide again. She learns to be careful with her hair and to have fun at the park. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to explore new things. One day, she found a big zipper on her mom's coat. She wanted to see what was inside the coat, so she pulled the zipper down. But the zipper got stuck halfway and she could not move it anymore. + +"Mom, mom, help me!" Lily cried. "The zipper is broken!" + +Mom heard Lily's voice and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily holding the zipper and trying to pull it up and down. + +"Oh, Lily, you should not play with the zipper. It is not a toy. It is for keeping the coat closed," Mom said. + +"But I was curious. I wanted to see what was inside the coat," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. "I know you are curious, but sometimes you have to be careful. The zipper can hurt you or the coat. Let me help you fix it." + +Mom took the zipper and gently pushed it up and down until it was smooth again. She zipped up the coat and showed it to Lily. + +"See? The zipper is working now. It is a good zipper. It supports the coat and keeps it warm and cozy," Mom said. + +Lily nodded and touched the zipper. She felt sorry for breaking it. + +"I am sorry, Mom. I will not play with the zipper again. I will find other things to be curious about," Lily said. + +Mom kissed Lily and said, "That's okay, Lily. I love you and I support you. You can be curious about many things, but you have to ask me first. Then I can show you and teach you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Mom. Thank you for helping me and teaching me. I love you too." + +They hugged and went to find something else to be curious about together. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to swim in the sea with their dad. One day, they see a big boat. The boat takes them to a reef. A reef is a place where many fish and plants live under the water. + +Anna and Ben put on masks and fins. They jump into the water with their dad. They see many colors and shapes. They see yellow fish, blue fish, red fish. They see starfish, coral, seaweed. They are happy and excited. + +But then, Anna sees a big shark. The shark has sharp teeth and a long tail. Anna is scared. She swims to her dad and holds his hand. She says, "Dad, dad, there is a shark! I am scared!" + +Dad looks at the shark. He says, "Don't worry, Anna. The shark is not hungry. He is just curious. He will not hurt us. He is a friend of the reef. He helps to keep the reef healthy and clean. Let's wave to him and say hello." + +Anna and Ben wave to the shark. The shark waves back with his tail. He swims away. Anna and Ben are not scared anymore. They are brave and proud. They swim back to the boat. The people on the boat applaud them. They say, "Well done, Anna and Ben! You are great explorers of the reef!" +Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play and learn in the classroom. They have a teacher named Miss Lee. Miss Lee is nice and teaches them many things. + +One day, Miss Lee gives them a new word to learn. The word is "rare". She says, "Rare means something that is not common or usual. For example, a rare animal is one that you do not see often, like a panda or a tiger. Can you repeat the word, class?" + +Tom and Amy say, "Rare!" They think the word is fun and funny. They start to repeat it over and over, louder and louder. They say, "Rare, rare, rare!" They laugh and make faces. + +Miss Lee is not happy. She says, "Tom and Amy, please stop. You are being rude and noisy. You are disturbing the other children. You need to listen and be quiet. Can you do that?" + +Tom and Amy do not listen. They think Miss Lee is boring and mean. They keep saying, "Rare, rare, rare!" They do not care about the other children. They only care about themselves. + +Miss Lee is very angry. She says, "Tom and Amy, you are in big trouble. You are not following the rules. You are not respecting me or the others. You are not learning anything. You need to go to the principal's office. Now!" + +Tom and Amy are scared. They do not want to go to the principal's office. They know the principal is strict and scary. They know they will get punished. They wish they had listened to Miss Lee. They wish they had not repeated the word "rare". They are sorry, but it is too late. They have to face the consequences. They have a bad ending. +Sara and Ben like to play in the sand. They make castles and bridges and tunnels. They have fun with their buckets and shovels. One day, they see a big hole in the sand. They wonder what is inside. + +They go closer to the hole. They hear a noise. It sounds like a growl. They are frightened. They think there is a monster in the hole. They run away. They hide behind a rock. + +They peek from the rock. They see a dog come out of the hole. It is not a monster. It is a friendly dog. It wags its tail. It barks. It wants to play. Sara and Ben are not frightened anymore. They come out of the rock. They join the dog. They play in the sand. They are happy. The dog is happy. They make a new friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to build forts with pillows and blankets. They used a cable to hold up one of the blankets. The cable was long and black and came from the TV. + +Mom was in the kitchen. She was making dinner. She did not see what Tom and Lily were doing. She only heard them giggle and talk. + +Tom and Lily wanted to make their fort bigger. They pulled the blanket and the cable. The cable was tight and strong. But they pulled too hard. The cable snapped. The TV fell off the table. It made a loud noise. The screen broke. The living room became dark. + +Mom heard the noise. She ran to the living room. She saw the TV on the floor. She saw the broken cable. She saw the blanket and the pillows. She saw Tom and Lily. They looked scared and sad. + +Mom was angry and worried. She said, "What did you do? You could have hurt yourself. You broke the TV. You tore the cable. You made a mess. You are in trouble." + +Tom and Lily cried. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not mean to. We just wanted to play. We did not know the cable was important. We did not know the TV would fall. We did not know the living room would be dark." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "I know you did not mean to. But you have to be careful. You have to ask before you touch things. You have to respect the TV and the cable. They are not toys. They are expensive and dangerous. You have to learn from your mistake. You have to help me clean up. You have to say sorry to Dad. He loves the TV." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We are sorry. We will be careful. We will ask. We will respect. We will learn. We will help. We will say sorry." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. I love you. Now let's go to the kitchen. Dinner is ready. Maybe we can watch a movie on the laptop later. It is not as big as the TV, but it still works. And it does not have a cable." +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. One day, they found a big box of markers in the closet. They decided to have some fun with them. + +"Let's mark our bodies with the markers!" Tom said. "We can make funny shapes and colors!" + +"OK!" Sam agreed. "But we have to be careful. Mom and Dad will be mad if they see us." + +They took off their shirts and started to draw on their chests, arms and legs. They made stars, hearts, circles and lines. They laughed and giggled as they marked each other. + +But they did not hear the door open. Mom came home early from work. She saw the mess in the closet and the markers on the floor. She followed the trail to the bedroom. She gasped when she saw Tom and Sam. + +"What are you doing?" she asked in a loud voice. "Look at yourselves! You are covered in marks!" + +Tom and Sam froze. They felt guilty. They knew they did something bad. They tried to hide behind the bed. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom said in a small voice. + +"We were just playing," Sam said. + +Mom shook her head. She was not happy. She made them put on their shirts and go to the bathroom. She gave them a wet cloth and told them to wash off the marks. She said they had to clean up the closet and the markers too. + +Tom and Sam did as they were told. They felt sad and sorry. They wished they had not marked their bodies with the markers. They learned their lesson. They never did it again. +Sam and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to pretend they were racing on a big road with many other cars. They made loud noises with their mouths and moved their cars fast. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Sam said to Mia. + +"No, it's not! My car is better!" Mia said back. + +They kept playing and arguing until they heard a beep from their cars. The beep meant that their cars needed more fuel. They had a small bottle of fuel that they could use to fill up their cars. But there was a problem. The bottle was almost empty. + +"Oh no, we don't have enough fuel for both cars!" Sam said. + +"What do we do?" Mia asked. + +They looked at each other and had an idea. They decided to share the fuel. They poured some fuel into Sam's car and some into Mia's car. They hoped it would be enough to keep playing. + +But they were wrong. The fuel ran out very quickly. Their cars stopped moving and made a sad sound. + +"Uh oh, our cars are broken!" Sam said. + +"This is not fun!" Mia said. + +They felt gloomy and bored. They wished they had more fuel. They wondered what would happen if they had no fuel at all. + +Then they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. She had a big smile on her face and a surprise in her hands. + +"Guess what, kids? I found some more fuel for your cars!" she said. + +She gave them a new bottle of fuel that was full and shiny. Sam and Mia were so happy. They thanked their mom and hugged her. + +"Yay, we can play again!" Sam said. + +"Thank you, mom, you are the best!" Mia said. + +They filled up their cars with the new fuel and started to race again. They forgot about their argument and had fun. They learned to share and to be grateful. They also learned that sometimes good things happen when you least expect them. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. The dog has a ball in his mouth. + +"Look, a dog!" Tim says. "I want to pet him." + +Mia is nervous. She does not like big dogs. She thinks they are scary. She holds Tim's hand. + +"Be careful, Tim," Mia says. "The dog might bite." + +Tim smiles. He is not afraid. He likes dogs. He walks to the dog. He says hello. + +"Hi, dog. Can I play with you? Can I have your ball?" + +The dog wags his tail. He likes Tim. He drops the ball on the grass. He wants Tim to bring it to him. + +Tim picks up the ball. He throws it far. The dog runs after it. He catches it. He brings it back to Tim. He drops it again. + +"Good dog!" Tim says. He throws the ball again. The dog chases it. + +Mia watches. She sees that the dog is friendly. She is not nervous anymore. She wants to play too. + +"Can I try, Tim?" Mia asks. + +Tim nods. He gives Mia the ball. Mia throws it. The dog runs. He brings it back. He drops it. + +"Good dog!" Mia says. She pets the dog. The dog licks her face. + +Tim and Mia laugh. They play with the dog. They have fun. They are happy. +One day, a boy named Tom found a frog near the pond. He liked the frog very much and wanted to keep it as a pet. He put the frog in a jar and took it home. + +"Look, Mom, I have a frog!" he said, showing her the jar. + +"That's nice, dear, but you know frogs need water and air and plants to live, right?" Mom said. "You can't keep it in a jar for long. It will be sad and sick." + +"But I love it, Mom. It is my frog. Please let me keep it," Tom said. + +Mom sighed. She knew Tom loved animals, but he also had to learn to respect them. She had an idea. + +"Why don't you ask the frog what it wants?" she said. "Maybe it can tell you something wise." + +Tom was curious. He opened the jar and held the frog in his hand. He asked, "Frog, do you want to stay with me or go back to the pond?" + +The frog looked at Tom with its big eyes and said, "Ribbit, ribbit, thank you for liking me, but I belong to the pond. That is my home, where I have water and air and plants and friends. If you love me, you will return me to the pond. That is the wise thing to do." + +Tom felt sad, but he also understood. He loved the frog, but he wanted it to be happy. He said, "OK, frog, I will return you to the pond. But can I visit you sometimes?" + +The frog smiled and said, "Ribbit, ribbit, of course you can. You are a kind and good boy. I will always remember you." + +Tom hugged the frog and took it back to the pond. He let it go and watched it swim away. He felt a little lonely, but he also felt proud. He had done the wise thing. + +Mom hugged Tom and said, "I'm proud of you, too, Tom. You have learned a valuable lesson today. Sometimes, the best way to show love is to let go." +Tom and Mia were eager to play outside. They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the garden. They saw many flowers and bugs and birds. They liked to look at them and touch them. + +"Look, Tom, a snake!" Mia said, pointing to a long, shiny thing on the grass. "Can we touch it?" + +Tom was curious too. He walked closer to the snake. It had black and yellow stripes and a forked tongue. It looked at Tom and hissed. + +"Be careful, Tom, it might bite!" Mia said, feeling scared. + +Tom reached out his hand to touch the snake. But the snake did not like that. It raised its head and slapped Tom's hand with its tail. Tom felt a sharp pain and cried out. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The snake slapped me!" Tom said, holding his hand. He ran back to Mia, who hugged him. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Mia asked, worried. + +Tom nodded, but he was still crying. He showed Mia his hand. It had a red mark where the snake slapped him. + +"Let's go inside and tell Mom," Mia said. "She will make it better." + +Tom and Mia left the snake alone and ran to the house. They told Mom what happened. Mom washed Tom's hand and put a band-aid on it. She gave Tom and Mia some juice and cookies and read them a story. + +Tom and Mia felt better. They learned not to touch snakes. They decided to play with their toys instead. +Tim and Jen like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing is to jump. They jump on the grass, on the sand and on the rocks. They jump high and low, fast and slow. + +One day, they see a big fan near the park. The fan is on a truck. The fan makes a lot of wind. Tim and Jen want to jump near the fan. They think it will be fun. They run to the fan and start to jump. + +But the fan is not for playing. The fan is for an elderly man. The elderly man is very hot. He needs the fan to cool down. He is sitting on a bench. He is reading a book. He does not see Tim and Jen. + +Tim and Jen jump and jump. They feel the wind on their faces and hair. They laugh and shout. They do not see the elderly man. + +The elderly man hears Tim and Jen. He looks up from his book. He sees them jumping near his fan. He is not happy. He thinks they are rude. He wants them to go away. He shouts at them. + +"Hey, you kids! Stop jumping near my fan! You are making too much noise and messing up my wind! Go play somewhere else!" + +Tim and Jen hear the elderly man. They are scared. They did not know he was there. They did not mean to bother him. They stop jumping. They run away from the fan. They say sorry to the elderly man. + +They go back to the park. They do not jump near the fan anymore. They find other things to jump on. They still have fun. But they also learn to be careful and respectful. They do not want to upset anyone again. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big white box in the yard. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. He pulls on the tape, but it is too strong. He cannot open the box. + +"Maybe we need a tool," Sue says. She looks around and sees a pair of scissors. She runs to get them. She cuts the tape with the scissors. She opens the box. + +"Wow!" Tom and Sue say. Inside the box, there are many colorful balloons. They are happy. They take out the balloons and blow them up. + +"Let's tie them together," Tom says. He takes a string and ties one balloon to another. He makes a long chain of balloons. + +"Good idea," Sue says. She takes another string and ties more balloons. She makes another chain of balloons. + +They have fun with their balloon chains. They swing them around and make them fly. They pretend they are snakes and dragons. They laugh and giggle. + +"Look!" Tom says. He points to the sky. He sees a big white cloud. It looks like a balloon. + +"Let's go there," Sue says. She points to the cloud too. She pretends to fly with her balloon chain. + +"Okay," Tom says. He pretends to fly with his balloon chain too. They imagine they are going to the cloud. They are happy. They are friends. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to make a gift for her mom. She was very creative and liked to use things she found at home. She saw a big jug in the kitchen that was empty. She thought it would be fun to paint it and fill it with flowers. + +She got some paint and a brush and started to decorate the jug. She made red dots, blue stripes, and yellow stars. She was very happy with her work. She went outside to look for some flowers. She saw some roses, daisies, and sunflowers. She picked some of each and put them in the jug. + +She carried the jug carefully to the living room, where her mom was reading a book. She said, "Mom, I made this for you. I hope you like it." She gave her the jug with a big smile. Her mom was very surprised and happy. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, my sweetie. This is the most beautiful jug I have ever seen. You are very creative and thoughtful. I love it and I love you." Lily felt very proud and happy. She said, "I love you too, Mom." They put the jug on the table and admired it together. It was a very special day. +Tom and Jen liked to play pretend. They had a big box of costumes and toys. One day, they decided to be detectives and solve a mystery. They put on hats and coats and glasses. They took a magnifying glass and a notebook. + +They looked around the house for clues. They saw a trail of crumbs on the floor. They followed it to the kitchen. They saw a big cake on the table. It had a sign that said "Do not touch". They wondered who made the cake and why they could not eat it. + +They decided to hide and watch. They went behind the sofa and waited. They heard a door open and close. They saw their mom come in. She had a big smile on her face. She took the cake and put it on a tray. She added some candles and a card. She said to herself, "This will be a nice surprise for dad. It is his birthday today." + +Tom and Jen realized the mystery was solved. They felt silly and happy. They jumped out of their hiding place and shouted, "Happy birthday, dad!" Their mom was surprised and laughed. She hugged them and said, "You are very clever detectives. But how did you know?" They showed her the crumbs and the sign. She said, "That was not a very good way to hide the cake. It was too easy for you to find." They said, "That's okay, mom. We like easy mysteries. And we like cake too. Can we help you serve it?" She said, "Of course, my dear. Let's go and celebrate." They all went to the living room, where their dad was waiting. They gave him the cake and the card and sang him a song. They had a fun and happy day. +Sara and Tom are going on a trip with their mom and dad. They are very excited to see a new place and have fun. They pack their bags and toys and get in the car. + +"Are we there yet?" Sara asks every few minutes. + +"No, not yet. We have to go to the airport first and show our passports," mom says. + +"What are passports?" Tom asks. + +"They are small books with our names and pictures. They tell the people at the airport who we are and where we are going," dad explains. + +Sara and Tom look at their passports and see their faces. They think they look funny and make silly noises. + +"Shh, be quiet. We have to be polite and respectful at the airport," mom says. + +They arrive at the airport and get out of the car. They see many people and machines and signs. They follow their mom and dad to a line where a man is checking passports. + +"Hello, can I see your passports, please?" the man asks. + +Mom and dad give him their passports and smile. The man looks at them and stamps them. + +"Thank you, have a nice trip," he says. + +Then he looks at Sara and Tom and asks for their passports. Sara gives him hers, but Tom does not want to. + +"No, it's mine. You can't have it," Tom says and holds his passport tight. + +"Tom, don't be bossy. You have to give him your passport. It's the rule," mom says. + +"But I don't want to. It's my passport. I like it," Tom says and tries to resist. + +"Tom, please. Don't make a fuss. It will only take a second. He will give it back to you," dad says. + +Tom looks at the man and sees that he is not angry or mean. He is just doing his job. He decides to be brave and give him his passport. + +"Here you go," Tom says and hands him his passport. + +The man looks at it and smiles. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good boy. Here is your passport back. Have a nice trip," he says and stamps it. + +Tom takes his passport and feels proud. He did it. He followed the rule. + +"Thank you," he says and smiles back. + +Sara and Tom hug their mom and dad and walk to the plane. They are ready for their trip. They wonder what they will see and do. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many plants. Some are big, some are small. Some have flowers, some have fruits. + +One day, they find a new plant. It is very bright. It has many colors. Lily and Tom like the bright plant. They want to take it home. + +But the bright plant is sad. It does not want to leave the garden. It likes the other plants. They are its friends. The bright plant tells Lily and Tom, "Please do not take me. I want to stay with my friends. We are happy together. We are united." + +Lily and Tom listen to the bright plant. They understand. They do not want to make the bright plant sad. They say, "We are sorry. We did not know. We will not take you. We will visit you. You are our friend too. We are united." + +The bright plant is happy. It thanks Lily and Tom. It gives them a flower. Lily and Tom smile. They hug the bright plant. They play with the other plants. They are all happy. They are all united. +Lila and Ben were twins. They liked to play outside in the summer. They had a big yard with many flowers and trees. They also had a small pool where they could splash and swim. + +One day, they decided to celebrate their birthday in the yard. They invited their friends and wore their original hats. Lila's hat was pink with a bow. Ben's hat was blue with a star. They had cake and juice and sang happy birthday. + +But there was a problem. Some mosquitoes came to the party too. They buzzed and bit and made everyone itch. Lila and Ben did not like the mosquitoes. They wanted them to go away. + +"Go away, mosquitoes!" Lila shouted. "You are not invited!" + +"Leave us alone, mosquitoes!" Ben said. "You are not nice!" + +But the mosquitoes did not listen. They kept buzzing and biting. Lila and Ben had an idea. They ran to the pool and grabbed their water guns. They sprayed the mosquitoes with water. The mosquitoes did not like the water. They flew away. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lila and Ben cheered. "We scared the mosquitoes away!" + +They hugged and high-fived. Then they went back to their friends and continued their party. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the mosquitoes. They were happy to celebrate their birthday in their original hats. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a huge dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big ears. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Tom says. "It is so huge!" + +"I want to pet it," Mia says. "It looks nice." + +They run to the dog. The dog sees them and wags its tail. It licks Mia's face and sniffs Tom's hand. + +"Hello, doggy," Mia says. "You are so soft and warm." + +"Can we have a look at your collar?" Tom asks. "Maybe it has your name on it." + +They look at the dog's collar. It is red and shiny. It has a tag with a bone and a word. + +"Rex," Tom reads. "That is your name. Rex." + +"Rex, Rex, Rex," Mia repeats. "We like you, Rex." + +Rex barks happily. He likes Tom and Mia too. He plays with them in the park. They throw a ball and he fetches it. They give him hugs and treats. + +They have a lot of fun with Rex. He is a huge and nice dog. They are happy. +Lily was hungry. She wanted to eat an egg for breakfast. She went to the kitchen and saw her mom cooking. + +"Mom, can I have an egg, please?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Do you want it boiled or scrambled?" Mom said. + +"Boiled, please. I like to peel it and dip it in salt." Lily said. + +Mom smiled and put an egg in a pot of water. She turned on the stove and waited for the water to boil. + +Lily sat on a chair and watched. She saw the water bubble and steam. She heard the egg crackle. + +"Is it ready, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, honey. It needs a few more minutes. Why don't you set the table for us?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded and got two plates, two spoons, two cups and a salt shaker. She put them on the table. She also got some bread and butter. + +Mom turned off the stove and took the egg out of the pot. She put it in a bowl of cold water to cool it down. + +"Here you go, Lily. Your egg is done. Be careful, it might be hot." Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best." Lily said. + +She peeled the egg and cut it in half. She sprinkled some salt on it and dipped it in the yolk. She took a big bite and smiled. + +"Mmm, this is yummy. I love eggs." Lily said. + +Mom smiled and scrambled another egg for herself. She put it on a plate and added some bread and butter. She sat next to Lily and ate with her. + +"I love eggs too. They are good for you. They have protein and calcium and iron." Mom said. + +"What are those?" Lily asked. + +"They are things that help you grow and be strong and healthy." Mom said. + +"Wow, eggs are amazing. Can I have another one, please?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe later, honey. You have to save some room for lunch. We are having soup and salad." Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. But can I have an egg tomorrow, please?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, honey. You can have an egg whenever you want. As long as you say please." Mom said. + +Lily hugged Mom and said, "I love you, Mom. And I love eggs." + +The end. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to joke a lot. They would make funny faces, tell silly stories and play tricks on each other. One day, they decided to joke with their teacher, Miss Rose. + +They found some old paper and crayons in the waste bin and made some unusual drawings. They drew a big nose on Miss Rose, a long tail on the cat and a green hat on the sun. They thought it was very funny and laughed a lot. + +They put the drawings on Miss Rose's desk and hid behind the bookshelf. They waited for her to come and see them. They wanted to see her reaction and hear her say "Who did this?" + +But Miss Rose did not come. She was busy helping other children with their work. She did not notice the drawings on her desk. Ben and Lily got bored and tired of waiting. They felt silly and sorry for their joke. They realized it was not funny, but rude and mean. + +They came out of their hiding place and took the drawings away. They said sorry to Miss Rose and the cat and the sun. They threw the drawings in the waste bin again and promised not to joke like that anymore. Miss Rose smiled and hugged them. She said she was glad they learned their lesson and forgave them. She also said she liked jokes, but only kind ones. Ben and Lily agreed and said they would only joke kindly from now on. +Tom likes to look at the stars. He has a book with pictures of space. He sees the moon, the sun, and many planets. He hopes to go to space one day. He wants to see what is out there. + +One night, he asks his dad to take him outside. They go to the backyard and lie on the grass. They look at the sky and see many stars. Tom points at one and asks, "What is that?" + +His dad says, "That is a star. It is very far away. It is like a big ball of fire." + +Tom says, "Wow, that is cool. Can we go there?" + +His dad says, "No, we can't. It is too far and too hot. And some stars are dead. They have no fire anymore. They are dark and cold." + +Tom says, "That is sad. Why are they dead?" + +His dad says, "They are very old. They used up all their fire. They died a long time ago. But we can still see their light. It takes a long time for their light to reach us." + +Tom says, "That is amazing. I hope they are happy in space. I hope they have friends." + +His dad says, "Me too, Tom. Me too." He hugs Tom and says, "You are my star. You make me happy. You are my friend." + +Tom smiles and says, "I love you, dad. You are my star too. You are my friend too." + +They stay outside and look at the stars. They hope and dream. They are happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of bricks near their house. They wanted to build something with the bricks, so they ran to the pile and started to pick them up. + +"Look, I found a red brick!" Tom said. "It is very pretty." + +"I found a yellow brick!" Sam said. "It is very bright." + +They picked more and more bricks and made a tower. They were very happy and proud of their tower. They did not see the gloomy clouds in the sky. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They looked up and saw lightning. They were very scared and wanted to go home. + +"Come on, Tom, let's go!" Sam said. "It is going to rain!" + +But Tom did not want to leave his tower. He wanted to pick one more brick to make it higher. + +"Just one more, Sam!" Tom said. "Then we can go!" + +He reached for the top brick, but it was loose. It fell down and hit Tom on the head. Tom fell down too and did not move. + +"Tom! Tom!" Sam cried. "Wake up, Tom!" + +But Tom did not wake up. He was hurt by the brick. Sam ran to get help, but it was too late. Tom was gone. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run and slide and swing and laugh. They saw a big green hill and wanted to climb it. + +"Can we go up there, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. It might be slippery," mom said. + +Lily and Max ran to the hill and started to climb. They held hands and helped each other. They felt happy and proud. They reached the top and saw a big blue sky and a small pond. + +"Wow, look at that!" Max said. + +"Let's go see the pond!" Lily said. + +They ran down the hill towards the pond. But they did not see the sign that said "Danger! Thin ice!" + +Mom saw the sign and shouted. "Lily! Max! Stop! The ice is not strong! Come back!" + +Mom was trying to warn them, but they did not hear her. They were too excited. They reached the pond and saw some ducks and fish. They wanted to touch them. + +"Look, Lily, a duck!" Max said. + +"Quack, quack!" Lily said. + +They stepped on the ice and felt it crack. They were scared and cold. They cried for mom. + +Mom ran to the pond and saw them. She was scared too. She grabbed a big stick and threw it to them. "Hold on to this!" she said. + +Lily and Max held on to the stick. Mom pulled them back to the shore. She hugged them and wrapped them in a warm blanket. She was angry and relieved. + +"Lily, Max, you were very naughty. You did not listen to me. You could have fallen in the water and got hurt. You have to be careful and obey me. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They were sorry and ashamed. They said sorry to mom. They said thank you to mom. They learned their lesson. They cuddled with mom and the blanket. They felt safe and loved. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big orange pumpkin growing on a vine. They wanted to touch it and see how it felt. + +"Look, Ben, a pumpkin!" Lily said. "Can we pick it?" + +"No, Lily, that is not our pumpkin. It belongs to Mr. Brown, the farmer. He will be angry if we take it. He works hard to grow pumpkins for Halloween." + +"But I want to see it, Ben. It is so bright and round. Maybe we can just look at it for a little bit. Come on, Ben, let's go." + +Lily and Ben sneaked over to the pumpkin patch. They crawled under the fence and ran to the pumpkin. They touched it and felt how smooth and heavy it was. + +"Wow, this is a nice pumpkin, Lily. It is bigger than our heads. Do you think Mr. Brown will carve it into a scary face?" + +"Maybe, Ben. Or maybe he will make it into a pie. I like pumpkin pie. It is sweet and yummy." + +Lily and Ben heard a loud bark. They turned around and saw a big black dog running towards them. It was Mr. Brown's dog, Spot. He did not like strangers in his garden. He barked and growled and showed his teeth. + +"Uh-oh, Ben, it is Spot. He is mad at us. He thinks we are trying to steal his pumpkin. We have to run!" + +Lily and Ben dropped the pumpkin and ran back to the fence. They climbed over it and ran to their house. They were scared and out of breath. + +"Phew, that was close, Lily. Spot almost caught us. We should not have gone to the pumpkin patch. That was wrong. We should say sorry to Mr. Brown." + +"Yes, Ben, you are right. We should not steal things that are not ours. That is bad. Maybe we can give Mr. Brown some cookies to make him happy. And maybe he will let us see his pumpkins again. But only if we ask nicely." + +Lily and Ben hugged each other and went inside. They learned their lesson. They decided to be good and not steal again. They hoped Mr. Brown would forgive them. And they hoped Spot would not be angry with them anymore. They still liked pumpkins, but they liked being nice more. +Lily and Ben like to play dress up. They have many clothes and hats and shoes in a big box. They like to try different fashion and pretend to be someone else. + +One day, they find a long scarf in the box. It is red and soft and shiny. Lily wants to wear it as a belt, but Ben has another idea. + +"Let's hang the scarf on the window," he says. "It will look like a curtain and make our room pretty." + +Lily agrees and they go to the window. Ben climbs on a chair and tries to hang the scarf on the rod. But the scarf is too long and it falls down. + +"Oops!" Ben says. "It is too big. We need to make it shorter." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"I know!" she says. "We can tie a knot in the middle of the scarf. Then it will be shorter and we can hang it on the window." + +Ben likes Lily's idea. He helps her tie a gentle knot in the scarf. Then they hang it on the window. It looks like a curtain and makes their room pretty. + +They clap their hands and smile. + +"We did it!" they say. "We made a new fashion for our window. We are very clever." +Once upon a time there was a blue puzzle. It was so big that it was almost as tall as Susie. Susie was a little girl. + +One day Susie grabbed the blue puzzle and started to play with it. She kept putting the pieces together and building the puzzle. + +Suddenly Susie got a bit scared. She saw a monster coming in her direction! + +Susie screamed. "Monster go away!" + +The monster quietly said back, "Don't scare me". + +Susie realized the monster was friendly. She asked him, "Do you like my blue puzzle?" + +The monster smiled. "Yes I do! Let's play together!" + +So Susie and the monster played with the big blue puzzle. They laughed and smiled while they solved it together. + +It was so much fun! Susie was so pleased she invited the monster to play with her puzzles every day. +One day, Betty had a busy day. She had a meeting to go to. At the meeting, Betty saw the room was burning. She was very scared and ran away to tell her mom. When her mom saw the fire, she told Betty to run away and stay safe. + +Betty was outside and watched as the firefighters put out the fire. She saw them pour lots of water on the building to make the flames disappear. It took a little while, but soon the fire was all gone. + +Everyone was relieved the fire was extinguished. Betty was so happy the meeting room was okay now. From then on she always made sure to be careful with matches. +Once there was a little boy named Ben and he loved to perform in front of his family. One day, Ben saw a beautiful plant in his garden and wanted to show everyone. So he decided to perform a show and told his family to come see. + +When his family arrived, they saw Ben had carefully decorated the plant with paint and toys. They were very happy and clapped. However, Ben mixed some of the paint with water and the plant started to wilt. His family saw what happened and became sad. + +Ben's dad said in a gentle voice, " Ben, it's not bad to perform but you have to remember to be careful. Plants don't like too much water or paint. That's why I mix the paint with much less water." + +Ben felt guilty and sorry for what he had done and promised himself to take better care of the plant from now on. That was the day he learned to respect nature and be careful with what he does . +Once there was a mother and her little boy. The mother needed a cup of coffee to start the day feeling ready. She looked at her son and said, "Do you want some coffee, too?" The little boy shook his head. + +The mother urged her son to try it. She said, "It will make you feel ready for a big day". The little boy smiled and said, "Ok! I will try it!" + +The mother made the delicious coffee and the little boy took a sip. He made a face and said, "Eeeeeew! That's yucky!" + +The mother laughed and said, "That's ok. Not everything is always tasty. But you should always be ready to try new things. It will help you learn and have more fun." + +The little boy smiled and said, "Ok mommy!" +Celeste had a lovely cactus called Sally. Celeste loved Sally very much and would talk to her every day. Each time Celeste talked to Sally, Sally seemed to understand. + +One day, Celeste's mom said she needed to support Sally so she could live better. So Celeste carefully moved Sally to the windowsill and found a warm spot with plenty of sunshine. + +Celeste's mom said she could also water Sally once a week. Celeste was so excited to help her cactus. She watered Sally on time each week and was very gentle with her. + +Sally began to look so wonderful! She grew taller and the flowers became very colourful. Celeste was so proud of how she was supporting her cactus. + +Celeste and Sally were very happy together and nothing could make them part. They understood that they could count on each other. Nothing could match the lovely bond they had. +Mummy had a plan. She wanted to cook something special for the whole family. She had seen the broccoli in the shop and it looked cheap, so she decided to buy it. Mummy put the broccoli on the chopping board and chopped it into tiny pieces. She put the pieces into a saucepan and added water, salt and some oil. Mummy turned the cooker on and let the broccoli cook for a few minutes. When the broccoli was nice and soft, Mummy served it on four big plates. Everyone in the family was so happy and loved the broccoli, it was delicious! +Once there was a little boy called James. He was only three years old, and he loved butter! Every day he would ask his mom for butter on his toast. But one day he had too much. He was so silly. He took a giant spoonful and smeared it all over the walls. His mom was very angry, so she decided to punish him. + +James was sad, but he had to be a good boy and be obedient. His mom gave him one more chance. She said he must only take one spoonful of butter next time. James was very clever, so he listened and agreed. + +The next day James remembered to be very careful with the butter. He only took one spoonful and spread it slowly onto his toast. It was sweet and delicious, and James was very happy with his choice. He never got in trouble again after that day, and he always remembered to be careful with the butter! +One day, Sally was feeling very miserable. She had been waiting all day to go to her friend's birthday party, but it had been cancelled. + +Sally started to yawn. She was so bored that she didn't know what to do. + +Then she got an idea. She decided to throw her own birthday party. She ran around the house, getting out decorations and treats. + +When it was time for the party, no one came. Sally was so sad that she started to cry. + +At the end of the party, Sally was feeling very miserable. She had never felt so lonely before. She wanted to go to bed and never wake up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to speak. In the evening, he would talk and talk and talk. He talked so much that his parents said he must have a hundred words in his head. + +One day, his parents brought him to the park. As they strolled around, they heard a funny noise coming from a bush. It sounded like something was laughing. The little boy got curious and looked into the bush. He screamed when he saw a big green frog hopping around! + +The frog seemed to enjoy the little boy's surprise and kept laughing. Then suddenly it stopped and said, "Hello, little boy! Why don't you come a bit closer?" The boy was so scared that he couldn't even speak. + +But his parents told him not to be scared. The frog was so friendly that they all sat down and talked until the sun went down. They talked and laughed until it was time to go home. The little boy had a lot of fun talking to the funny frog. He couldn't wait to come back and talk some more! +Once upon a time, there was a jolly clown who liked to tie balloons together. He was walking around town, tying balloons to trees and lamp posts, when he heard a sound. + +He went closer to the sound, and peered around the corner to find a cute little boy. The clown smiled down at him and said, "What are you doing there?" + +The little boy replied, "My balloon flew away and I'm trying to tie it back together." + +The clown was very helpful, so he knelt next to the boy and helped him tie his balloon. The little boy was so happy! + +But then, the clown noticed something odd. He asked the boy, "Where is the string for the balloon?" + +The little boy just smiled and said, "I used my scarf for the balloon string, so I'd have a jolly surprise for later!" + +The clown smiled back and said, "That's very clever, but then you won't be able to keep warm! What are you going to do?" + +The boy said, "That's okay, because I still have my hat and my big warm coat!" + +The clown realized the boy had been foreshadowing his plan, and he was very proud of him. He said, "That's a great plan, but how will you get your balloon back?" + +The little boy smiled and opened his mouth, and the clown was surprised +Once upon a time there was a persistent puppy who lived in a big house. Every day he would come to the porch and wait and wait. One day, someone opened the door and the puppy saw a big box sitting on the porch. He barked, sniffed, and jumped excitedly around the box. Finally, he heard someone say "That box is for you little pup, you must have been very persistent to receive it." + +The puppy couldn't believe his luck! He opened the box with his paws and out came lots of fun-looking toys. He barked and ran around with joy, so happy to receive his new toys. From then on, he never stopped being persistent! +Once upon a time, there was a prince who wanted to marry a very beautiful princess. The prince only had a small amount of money, but the princess' father was very rich. He wanted to be sure that the prince could take care of his daughter, so he said that the prince must buy a gift of gold for her. + +The prince searched for the most beautiful piece of gold that he could find, but all the pieces were very expensive. He searched for days, but still could not find a piece of gold he could afford. + +One day he met a wise old lady who noticed his troubles. She asked, "What is the matter, Prince?" The Prince explained his dilemma and the old lady said, "Go to the market tomorrow, I am sure they will have something appropriate." + +The next day the prince went to the market and found a small but expensive piece of gold. He knew this was the right thing for the princess and quickly paid for it. + +He went to the castle and presented the gift to the princess' father. The father was very pleased and said the prince may marry his beautiful daughter. Everyone lived happily ever after. +Molly was a happy little girl. She liked to play outside, but today she was sad. She was standing in front of her house, frowning. + +Molly's mum was a bit worried. She asked, "What's wrong Molly?" + +Molly replied, "I want to brush my green leaves, but I can't reach them." + +Molly's mum smiled and said, "I can help you with that. Here, let me get the brush." + +Molly's mum got a brush and helped Molly brush the leaves. Molly smiled again and said, "Thanks, Mum!" + +Molly's mum gave her a big hug and said, "You're welcome, my sweetie." + +Molly and her mum went inside and enjoyed their happy day together. +Max was a serious boy. He always followed the rules and never disobeyed his parents. +One day, he was playing in the garden when he heard a loud scream. He looked up and saw a big airplane fly overhead. It dropped something out of the sky. Max was stunned. He wanted to see what it was so he ran to the spot where it fell. +It was a big, black object with a red rope attached to it. Max grabbed the rope and tried to pull it, but it was too heavy for him. Just then, his Dad came outside and saw what he was doing. His Dad smiled, picked up the object and said, “It’s a kite! I have a feeling you’re going to love it.†+Max was excited and wanted to fly his kite right away, so his Dad showed him how. After a couple of tries, Max had his kite soaring up in the sky. He grabbed the rope and ran around the garden, laughing. The kite flew higher and higher, until it was out of sight. +Max's Dad said, “Let’s take a break and have a snack.†But as he said that, Max felt the rope in his hands suddenly go slack, and he knew what had happened - he had passed the kite! He looked up and saw the kite slowly descending, and he knew he wouldn’t be able +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Sally. Sally loved to dress up. She had all sorts of clothes, from frilly dresses to warm scarves. The one thing Sally couldn't find was the perfect olive green dress. + +Every morning, Sally would visit the market and look for the perfect olive green dress, but nothing ever seemed to fit just right. No matter how many different sizes she tried, nothing seemed to fit. It was very frustrating for Sally. + +Just when Sally was about to give up, she spotted an olive green dress that looked fit. It was perfect! She ran to the store and asked the shopkeeper, "Can I buy the dress?" + +The shopkeeper smiled. "Yes, of course. You look very fit in it." Sally was so happy. She paid for the dress and thanked the shopkeeper. + +Sally wore the dress everywhere; it felt just like a dream. She was so proud of her olive green dress with the perfect fit. She knew she'd found the perfect dress. +Once there was a girl called Sam. She was 3 years old. Sam wanted to help her mum in the kitchen, so she asked for an apron. Her mum gave her a harmless apron and she was very happy. Sam wore the apron and started to help her mum. She accepted her mum's instructions and cooked alongside her. As Sam cooked she smiled, knowing that she was helping her mum. When their food was cooked, everyone was so happy with Sam's help. From then on, Sam accepted that cooking with her mum was fun and a great way to spend time with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very adventurous and loved exploring. But she didn't have anyone to join her. + +One day, the little girl received a special gift - a beautiful doll. The doll was very pretty and excited to explore with the little girl. + +The girl and her doll became the best of friends. Together they went on all kinds of adventures. They hiked in the mountains and sailed the sea. The little girl was so happy to have such a special friend. + +But one day, the girl found out that her doll was not as strong and brave as the girl. Whenever the adventure became too risky, the doll would get scared. + +The little girl realized that friendship didn't mean needing someone to do the same things as you, but to accept each other's adventurous spirit, even if it was different. + +So the little girl and her doll set off to explore together, finding joy and courage in the stories they would tell each other. And the little girl kept her special doll close to her heart, teaching her about the joys of a true and kind friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jake. Jake wanted to learn about rhythm. One day his teacher told him to do a test. + +Jake asked: "What kind of test?" + +"It will be an unusual test," said the teacher. + +So Jake clapped his hands and tapped his feet. He jumped in time with the beat and clapped and sang. + +The teacher smiled. "Very good, Jake! You understand rhythm!" + +Jake was so happy. He had passed the test! He cheered with joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. Jack loved to explore. One day Jack decided to explore his very own house. He started off looking in the garden, but soon he heard a strange noise. It was coming from the bathroom. + +Jack went to take a look in the bathroom. He was very surprised when he saw what was in there. It was a tiny fairy! She was so charming, with her little wings and sparkling wand. + +The fairy smiled at Jack and motioned for him to come and join her. Jack was so excited and he stepped right into the bathroom. He couldn't believe his eyes! The fairy had turned the bathroom into a castle of magical dreams. + +Jack sat there taking in all the charm. There were rainbows and unicorns everywhere. He felt so happy and wondered if this was real. + +The fairy told him it was and she gave him a special gift as a reminder of his stay. Jack thanked her and waved goodbye. As he walked away he knew he would never forget that day in the charming bathroom. +Alice was a happy little girl. She loved going for walks in the park with her mom. Today her mom had a surprise for her. + +Alice saw it was a leash! With an excited smile, she put it on her shoulder and waited for her mom to put it on her. But it was too big, it didn’t fit. + +Alice and her mom tried different ones, but none were the right size. Finally, they found one that fit perfectly. It was pink and had Alice’s name on it. + +Alice was thrilled! She jumped up and down, clapping her hands and hugging her mom. Now she could go for walks and stay close to her mom at all times. + +Alice went outside, leash in hand and tried walking like a big girl. It was hard work but she was so proud that she could do it. Every day, Alice and her mom went for a walk, and it was always the best part of the day! +The bunny and the bear were very good friends. They were always playing together and today they were going on an adventure. + +The bunny said, "Let's go find a veterinarian!" + +The bear excitedly nodded. They smiled, hopped and skipped towards the veterinarian's house. When they got there, they saw something crazy. + +At first, the bunny and the bear gasped. But then, they started to shiver. A mean dog was standing at the door, and it shook its head. They knew that they could not go inside. + +The bunny and bear sadly walked away. They knew they would never be able to find a veterinarian. They were so sad that they had a bad ending to their adventure. +Once there were two friends. The first was tired, so she sat down and closed her eyes. The second wanted to play, so she kicked a pink ball. The ball rolled away, making her friend feel very miserable. + +The first friend looked up and laughed. She asked her friend to kick the ball back. Her friend agreed and kicked the ball hard. This time, the ball flew back and landed in front of the first friend. Then, the first friend kicked the ball back to her friend. + +The two friends kept kicking the pink ball back and forth. Soon, the second friend wasn't feeling so miserable anymore. The two friends kept playing until it was dark and time to go home. +Once upon a time, two best friends were having fun playing together in a park. Suddenly, one of them noticed something small on the ground. It was gray and looked interesting. She bent down and collected it. + +The friend asked, "What is it?" + +The girl with the item replied, "I don't know yet. I'm going to take it to the office." + +So they went together to the office. All the people there were so friendly. They all gathered around the girl to find out what she had collected. + +It turned out to be a small key! Everyone was so excited. The girl said, "I think this key will open something special!" + +So they all took the key to a secret door. When they opened it, they found a wonderful surprise! The office was filled with lots of fun toys! + +The two best friends were so happy, and they played there for the rest of the day. They were so glad that they had collected the gray key! +Once, there was a wise figure. He had a special power and could do many wonderful things. One day he had an idea. He wanted to make the world a better place. He wanted to help people. + +So everyday he would make something for someone. He would give them things like food, clothes or toys. Everyone was very happy to have the figure's help. They were always thankful and applauded him for his kind deeds. + +One day, a small girl came to him. She was only three years old and had a special wish. She wanted to have a toy train. The figure didn't have one, so he decided to go out and buy one for the girl. He soon came back with a blue train and the little girl was so delighted. She hugged him and thanked him for being so kind. + +From then on, the wise figure kept helping people and making the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear called Bella. Bella lived in a cold and icy forest with her friends. One day, Bella and her friends were in the forest when they heard a loud noise. It was louder than thunder and it scared all of them. + +Bella, who was the bravest, said, “What’s that noise?†+ +One of her friends replied, “That’s fire! It’s big and scary. We must run away!†+ +So, the friends ran away as fast as they could and hid in the cold and icy ground. + +After some time, Bella asked, “Why did we run away from the fire?†+ +Her friend said, “Fire can be dangerous! We have to be careful and always be prepared for surprise.†+ +This story teaches us to be brave and not to be scared easily. We should always be prepared and be careful of things that can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a dark night. All the stars twinkled in the sky. Suddenly, the moon revealed a big, orange pumpkin in a nearby garden. + +The pumpkin was very special. It seemed to glow in the dark night and made a big, round shadow. + +The little girl who lived in the house wanted to explore the special pumpkin. She ran to it and touched it with her tiny hands. + +The little girl took some time to look at the pumpkin. She was very happy and even laughed. + +With her special tools, she cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin. Inside the pumpkin, she found a big surprise! Lots of treats and sweets filled the dark inside. + +The little girl smiled and was filled with joy. She and her friends enjoyed the sweet treats all night! +The sun was shining brightly in the sky. Lucy was three years old, and she was standing in the garden looking at the flowers. She wondered what made them so colorful, and admired how beautiful they were. + +Just then, she noticed a pale flower tucked away in a corner of the garden. She walked closer and saw a small label on the stem of the flower. She peered closely at the label and wondered what it said. + +“What’s that you’ve got there?†asked her dad, coming up behind her. + +“It’s a pale flowerâ€, said Lucy, pointing to the label. + +“Ah, that’s a petunia.†said her dad. Lucy nodded and smiled, happy to know the name of the flower. She wondered what other surprises the garden might have in store. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jim. Jim was very eager to sell something. He asked his mom what he could do to make some money. + +His mom said, "You should sell lemonade. You can make it yourself. Go and get the ingredients!" + +Jim went and got the ingredients. He was very excited. He made the lemonade and set up a stand. He hoped someone will come and buy from him. + +Suddenly, a man came and asked how much it was. Jim answered, “It’s 50 centsâ€. The man handed Jim the money and Jim was so glad! + +The moral of this story is that hard work pays off. With hard work and courage, you can achieve your dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was always curious and adventurous. One day she was in a rush, but at the same time she wanted to hear a new story. + +Suddenly, she saw an old man who was sitting on a bench, and he was about to start a story. She ran to him and said, "Please tell me a story!" + +The old man smiled and said, "Let's delay it a bit. First we must finish some job and then I will tell you the story." The little girl was not happy, but she followed the old man. + +The old man told her to help a lady with her groceries. The little girl helped the lady and when she was done, the old man praised her. He said, "Well done! You showed kindness and patience. Now we can go and hear the story." + +The little girl went with the old man and heard one of the most adventurous stories she ever heard. + +When the story was finished, the old man said, "Always remember to be kind and patient; if you do, you will be rewarded in the end." + +The little girl thanked the old man and she ran off, happy with the story she heard and the life lesson she learned. +Susie was walking in the park one day when she stopped to look at a tree. The tree had something different about it, but Susie couldn't figure out what. "What's the secret?" she said out loud. + +Just then, Susie was surprised to see a tiny bird appear and fly around the tree before landing on a branch. "Can you tell me what is so different about the tree?" Susie asked. + +The bird cocked its head and shrugged. Susie waited for an answer, but the bird just flew away and didn't say a word. + +Susie frowned, but then shrugged her shoulders. "Maybe it was just a secret meant for the bird," she said to herself. Then, with a smile, she continued walking in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a family who loved to play together. They were so flexible that they would play each day and make up their own games. They loved to have fun and tried different things each time. + +One day, the family decided to play a game with pretend boats and castles. They used blocks and toys to make the boats and castles come alive in their imaginations. They sailed away to new and exciting places and had loads of fun. + +The family also liked to play hide-and-seek and chase each other and laugh. Everywhere they went, they played and laughed together. Even when it was time to go home their play didn't stop! + +The family had lots and lots of fun playing all kinds of different games. Even when times changed, their love for playing stayed the same. There was always lots of laughter, and the family never stopped being flexible and creative. They could play anywhere and anytime and have a great time! +Once upon a time there was a girl and she had a big yellow box. Inside the yellow box there were lots of pictures. Every time the girl opened the box she would pause and look at the pictures. She liked to look at the different shapes and colours and try to pick out any patterns. She would sometimes hum a happy song as she looked. + +One day the girl took out a yellow picture from the box and she paused for a long time. She liked the bright yellow colour and she smiled at the big shapes on it. She decided to draw her own yellow picture. + +She took some yellow paper and a yellow pen and then she began to draw. She drew some big shapes and circles and squiggles in yellow. When she was done, she paused again and looked at her picture. She smiled at what she had created and then she put it back into the box. + +The girl loved her yellow picture and she often paused to look at it. She had created something new and special and she was proud of her work. +Once upon a time there was a young, restless crocodile. He wanted to explore and see the world but his mom wanted him to stay close, and kept encouraging him to stay safe. + +One day, the young crocodile was getting ready to brave the outside world. His mom tried to stop him but he didn’t listen. She warned the crocodile, “What if you get lost?â€, but the crocodile just nodded his head. + +He went out and had fun, swimming in the pond and exploring the far away places. Eventually, he got really tired and started to search for a way back home. He came across a dark cave which looked really scary and he froze in his place. + +The crocodile was about to turn back when suddenly he heard his mom’s voice encouraging him. She said, “Just take a deep breath and take a step into the cave. I’m here for you.†+ +The crocodile smiled, filled with courage. He bravely entered the cave and to his surprise found his way back home, reunited in his mom’s loving hug. +Timmy and his mom were in the kitchen. "What are you doing, mommy?" Timmy asked. + +"I'm making a picture, Timmy," Mommy explained. She was mixing some ink in a cup, and then with a paint brush she painted the ink onto a smooth piece of paper. + +"What kind of picture?" Timmy asked. + +"Can you see the lines I'm making? This will be a picture of a horse," Mommy explained as she painted the ink onto the paper. + +Timmy watched carefully as Mommy drew the horse with the smooth ink. When she finished, he couldn't believe his eyes. "Wow, that looks amazing!" Timmy exclaimed. + +Mommy smiled at Timmy. "I'm glad you like it," she said. "Now let's hang it up so we can always remember our special day!" +One day, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was very excited because she was going to school for the first time. Jenny put on her blue dress, which made her feel proud. + +At school, her teacher welcomed her to the classroom. She had so much fun learning and playing with her new friends. Jenny liked school very much and couldn't wait to go back the next day. + +But the next day, when Jenny came to school, her teacher wasn't there. Instead, there was a different teacher. Jenny felt sad and alone, but she tried to make the best of things. + +At the end of the day, Jenny learned the sad truth. Her first teacher had gotten sick and was no longer able to work. Jenny felt so sad that her teacher was gone, but she knew that the new teacher would take good care of her. Jenny looked forward to a new chapter in the classroom and put on a brave face. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. One day, John took a trip to the sky. He got in a big box that flew him to the clouds. + +John was so excited to see the birds and the stars. He looked out the window and smiled. + +John's mom called to him and said, "John, it is lucky to finish what you start." + +John thought and then he asked, "What does that mean, mom?" + +She smiled and said, "It means that when you start something, it is important to finish it. That is why it is lucky to finish what you started." + +John understood. He looked out the window one more time and thought that to finish his trip up in the sky was lucky indeed. + +John learned an important lesson that day - finishing what you start is lucky and can make you feel very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dave. One day, Dave was playing in a nearby park when it started to get dark. So, he said goodbye to his friends and started walking home. + +On his way, Dave heard somebody calling him. He looked around but couldn’t see anyone. Suddenly, a strange man appeared from behind some bushes. He had a deep voice and Dave was very scared. + +The man said to Dave, “Come here, I need to tell you something.†Dave shook his head, “No!†he said, frightened. + +But the man was persistent. He said, “Don’t be scared. I just want to tell you something important.†+ +Dave slowly walked closer to the man. The man said, “I need you to do something for me. You need to go to the park exit, open the door, and wait for me there.†+ +Dave was still scared, but he did as the man asked. He went to the park exit and waited. Soon, the man came and gave Dave a big hug. Then, he told Dave he was really proud of him for doing as he asked. + +The strange man then took Dave safely home. Dave was so happy to be safe. He learned an important lesson that day, which is that it’s important to listen to grown-ups. +Once upon a time there was a troubled monster named George. He lived all alone in a dark cave with no one to talk to. He was very sad because he had no friends. + +One day while George was walking in the forest, he heard a soft voice. It said: "Hello, George". + +George was very excited to hear another voice. He asked: "Who are you?" + +The voice replied: "I'm your friend". + +George was so happy and he asked the voice to stay with him. The voice agreed and it moved into the cave with George. + +They became best friends and played together every day. + +But one day, a terrible storm came and destroyed their cave. George was so sad because he lost his friend. + +George was so troubled without his friend. But then he heard the voice again. It said: "Don't worry, George. I'm here and I will always be here for you". + +George was so happy to hear the voice again. He knew that his friend would always be with him, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very thoughtful, and she liked to play a game with her spear. She would take it outside and pretend to catch fish in the river. Today was no different, so Lucy crossed the river and began to throw her spear into the water. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from above. "Throw the spear up here, and I'll grant your wish". Lucy looked up and saw an old woman perched on a tree. Without hesitation, she threw her spear, and the old woman caught it with ease. Lucy smiled and asked, "What will my wish be?". The old woman replied, "Your wish is to be soaked with water". + +Lucy was confused, but she could sense something bad was about to happen. The old woman smiled and with a snap of her fingers, the sky opened up and unleashed a powerful rain that soaked Lucy to her bones. Despite her best efforts to stay dry, Lucy was overwhelmed by the heavy downpour. The old woman laughed uproariously and said, "Now you know why it was important to be thoughtful!". The poor little girl had been tricked! +Billy was a kind and helpful 3 year old. One day, he wanted to surprise his family with a treat. He went to the store with his mom and loaded up a shopping cart full of his favorite treats. + +When he and his mom got home, Billy said to his mom, “Mommy, I want to give my treat to my family.†His mom smiled and said, “That’s very kind of you. Let’s go give them their surprise.†+ +So they did, and his family was so surprised. They smiled and thanked him for being so kind and sharing his treats. Billy was so happy that he had made his family so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a unique little girl named Jane. She loved to kick things like a big soccer ball out in the yard. One day, her mother said to her, "Jane, I have a surprise for you!" Jane was so excited that she started to jump up and down. + +The surprise was a giant wooden gate that was built around the yard. Jane was amazed. She asked her mother, “What is that?†Her mother said “It’s a gate so you can play safely in the yard.†+ +Jane was very proud of her new gate. Every day, she kicked the gate and laughed. Soon, Jane was the most famous kicker in her neighborhood. + +One day, a group of kids came by to challenge Jane to a kicking competition. Jane had never seen these kids before, but she was excited to get a chance to shine. She ran right up to the gate and gave it a huge kick. Everyone cheered for Jane. + +The kids were all impressed with Jane's unique kicking abilities. Even though she was only three years old, she was the best kicker in the neighborhood. Jane smiled proudly, and the kids all cheered for her. +Once upon a time, there was a duck who wanted to fly. Every day, the duck would look up at the sky and see the clear blue. The duck knew it could reach the sky if it could just fly high enough. + +But, no matter how hard it tried, the duck could not get up high enough. The duck kept trying day after day. After a while, the duck started to get tired and decided to take a break and rest. + +Just then, something amazing happened! As the duck looked up, it felt a warmth on its wings and it started to fly! The duck flew and flew, until it finally was high enough to reach the sky. + +As it flew through the air, the duck felt so happy that it was able to reach the sky. The duck stayed and enjoyed the clear blue for the rest of the day. + +The end. +Davey and his mommy were in the park one day. The sun was shining, and the weather was beautiful. Davey found a delicate flower on the ground and he wanted to pick it up and keep it, like a treasure. + +Mommy said to Davey, “Davey, that flower is very delicate. We should be gentle with it.†+ +Davey wanted to pick the flower so badly, but he tried to listen to his mommy and be careful. + +Suddenly, the wind blew really hard and started to tear the petals off the flower. Davey was so sad and started to cry. He looked at his mommy and said, “Mommy, the wind tore the flower.†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “It’s ok, sweetheart. Sometimes when the weather is beautiful, these things can happen. We can always look for other beautiful flowers. Don’t worry.†+ +Davey smiled and they went off hand-in-hand to look for other delicate flowers. +Once upon a time there was a special kind of sword. It was very unique. It shone brightly and had a special power. + +One day a brave knight found the sword. He put it in his pocket and took it home. At home he drew it out of his pocket and held it in his hands. + +The brave knight was amazed at how special the sword was. He knew he had to keep it safe. So, he put it away in a special box and kept it in his bedroom. + +The knight wanted to use it some day, so he practiced every day. He even made a plan in his mind on how he would use it. + +He knew it was not an ordinary sword, but a unique and special sword. He eventually became a great warrior, thanks to his practice and the power of his special sword. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She was only three years old. + +One day, the little girl was playing in the garden when it started to rain. It was a gloomy day and the rain felt cold. + +The little girl wanted to go inside, so she ran up to the house. She put her hand on the faucet and leaned against the door. + +Suddenly, a voice called out: "You don't belong here!" She looked around and saw an old man standing in the doorway. + +"Who are you?" asked the little girl. + +"I'm your neighbor," said the old man. "You don't belong here. It's best to go back home." + +The little girl nodded and thanked the old man. She ran off home, feeling relieved that she found her way back. The old man had showed her where she belonged. +Mommy and Tommy were playing tag. Tommy had just yelled "You can't catch me!" but mommy was getting closer and closer. Just before Mommy could tackle Tommy, he ducked and leapt out of her reach. He ran into the garden and laughed as he heard Mommy's frustrated yell. + +Tommy ran around the trees and bushes, twisting and turning. He ran right past the pond and the ducks who were sunning themselves. Suddenly, his light leg tripped over a large rock. He fell down with a thump and the laughter stopped. He looked up to see Mommy standing over him with a grin. + +Tommy yelled "Help!" but Mommy said, "There is no escape this time!". With a big scoop, Mommy grabbed Tommy and hugged him close. They laughed as they rolled around, then it was time to go home. + +The next day, Tommy and Mommy played tag again. Mommy was ready to catch him, but Tommy remembered the rock and was able to give her the slip, just in time. He yelled "You still can't catch me!" and ran away. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who loved to surf. Every day he called out to the waves, asking them to take him into their depths. + +One day, the surf was especially big. The man called out to the waves, begging them to carry him away. But the waves hadn't called him back - they had other plans. + +Before he knew it, the man was flying high over the crest of a big wave. He called out in excitement as he surfed along. The man felt rich, flying over the beautiful ocean. + +When he got tired, he called for someone to help him back to shore. Luckily, his trusty friends were waiting and they paddled him back with ease. + +The rich man thanked his friends and promised them a wonderful reward. He was so thankful they had answered his call! +Once upon a time, there was a very delicate worm. The worm had never been invited anywhere before. One day, the worm felt lonely and wanted to be invited to something. Just then, a friendly bird flew by and saw the sad worm. The bird knew just what to do. + +He hopped right over and said, "Would you like to be invited to a picnic in the park?" The worm was so excited! He quickly hopped on the bird's back and they flew away. + +At the park, the worm and the bird enjoyed a lovely picnic of apples, bananas, and worm-sized sandwiches. The worm met lots of new friends and even danced with the butterflies. + +The worm felt so lucky to have been invited. Even though he was very delicate, he was able to join in the fun and make lots of new friends. He knew the picnic would always be a special memory. +Once there was a little girl called Grace. Grace was three years old and was very wise. She stayed at home with her mom. Today, her mom had cooked some special jam for her breakfast and for lunch. + +Grace went to the table, where her mom put a big bowl of jam with two slices of warm bread. The little girl was delighted and started to eat her breakfast. + +"Grace," said her mother, "I have something to tell you. If you cover your food, the jam will stay fresh longer." + +Grace thought a moment and then carefully placed a plate over her bowl of jam. + +Later when Grace's mom came back to the table, she lifted the plate and found that the jam was still as sweet and fresh as when she had left it. She was very proud of her daughter. + +The moral of this story is that if you are wise and careful, you can make sure your food stays fresh and tasty longer. Covering food is an easy way to do that. +Once upon a time, there was a young hare who wanted to have fun. He was so lively that he liked to play and tease his friends. One day, he encountered an old fox. The fox asked the hare to stop teasing his friends. The fox said, "Young hare, why don't you use your energy to play nicely with your friends rather than teasing them? That way, you can keep your friends by your side and you will all be happy." + +The young hare realised that the fox was right and he decided that he would try to use his energy to become a better friend. From that day on, the hare and his friends enjoyed playing together without teasing each other. + +Moral of the story: Don't tease because it can mean giving up your friends and a fun life. +One day, Freddie decided to go outside and throw a ball. He ran around the garden with the ball in his hand, laughing and feeling the sun on his face. He shouted for his friends to come out and join him. + +Soon, Joey, Anna and Lucy all appeared in the garden. They were ready for some fun. + +Together, the four friends began throwing the ball around. They jumped, laughed and shouted. It was very exciting. + +At one point, Joey threw the ball too hard and it flew into the bushes. The friends were scared but Freddie bravely decided to go and get it. He knew it would be rough in there but he wanted to help his friends. + +So, Freddie went into the bushes and soon came out with the ball. His friends were so impressed and the four of them went back to their game. They had lots of fun again, throwing the ball in the air and laughing. + +It was a morning of rough fun - with a brave ending! +Once upon a time there lived a brave little boy named Tom. + +One day Tom was walking down the street. Suddenly he heard a strange noise coming from an old drain. He quickly realized that something was burning! + +Tom ran to the drain and peered inside. What he saw made him gasp. A regular sized toy truck was on fire. + +Tom said to himself, "I must save the truck!" + +He knew he had to act fast so he grabbed a nearby bucket of water and ran towards the burning truck. He threw water over the burning truck and quickly put out the flames. + +Tom was so proud of himself and said, "I saved the truck!" +He knew he had to check regularly to make sure the drain stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog. He was glad to find a big bone. He took it in his mouth and ran off. + +He went to a secret place in the park, far away from other people. He put the bone down and started to gnaw on it. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was Mommy calling him! He had to leave his bone and go back home. He was sad to leave the bone, but he was glad to answer Mommy's call. + +He ran home and saw Mommy. He was so glad to see her! She gave him a big hug, and he was happy to be home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. He loved to collect things. He collected coloured rocks, feathers, cool leaves and interesting things he found on the beach. + +One day, Tom wanted to collect something special. He was looking around when he spotted a novel on the ground. He was so excited! He carefully picked it up and held it close. + +But then, he heard a voice. "That's mine!" A mean voice said. Tom was scared, so he quickly tucked the novel under his arm and ran away as fast as he could. + +He ran and ran until he got to a quiet park. He sat down and opened the novel. He felt happy and proud now that he had something new to collect. + +The end! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Julia. They went out to play together one day when they saw a yellow gas across the street. + +Jack said, "Let's play with the gas!" + +Julia said, "No Jack, that gas is dangerous. We should wash our hands instead." + +Jack didn't want to wash his hands, but Julia said, "If we wash our hands we will be safe." + +So Jack agreed, and they both washed their hands. After that, they decided to go home and play in the garden instead. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to stay safe and follow the rules. It is better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, two children called Jack and Lily were playing outside. They wanted to run very fast, so they decided to split the garden in two. They drew a line in the middle and took turns running across the garden. + +Jack was the first to run, with the sun on his back. He ran faster and faster and whooped as he ran. Suddenly, he noticed a modern, shiny car approaching the garden. He knew that he had to get out of the way quickly. + +Lily saw this too, and she shouted to Jack, "Look! We need to stop running and move away from the car!" + +Jack heard her and quickly ran over to the other side of the garden. He was glad that Lily had warned him, so that he dodged the car in time. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to others, even if it is only for a short time. By listening to Lily, Jack avoided a dangerous situation. Only when we listen to our friends and family can we be safe from harm. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was James. He went to the store with his mom. He was so excited to get some milk. + +When they arrived he saw that the shelves were almost empty. He screamed with disappointment. His mom tried to keep him quiet, but James was too embarrassed to calm down. + +So, his mom decided to do something else. She said: "Let's go and get some yummy ice cream. You can choose any flavor you want." + +James was so excited, he smiled and forgot all about the milk. But when they got to the ice cream store, it too was closed. + +James was so disappointed that he started screaming again. He was so embarrassed that he wanted to hide. His mom hugged him close and said: "It's ok, let's go and get some milk at home." + +James smiled again and together they hopped into the car. On the way back, the little boy couldn't help but think that the ice cream would have been so much better than the milk at home. +Once upon a time there was a very creative young girl. She loved making new things and telling stories. Every year she would plan something special with her family. + +This year was no different. She was ready to spend her year creating something very special. She told her family all about it but they could not understand what she meant. + +So she planned and planned until the day arrived. She had found something perfect for her new year's creation. It was beautiful and just what she had been looking for. + +When her family saw what she had made, they were amazed. They could not believe it! They spent the whole year admiring her creativity. She was very proud of her masterpiece and knew it would provide years of joy. +Jack and Jenny were walking across a big green field. They came to a pond, where they saw a yellow boat. Jack was so excited that he ran up to the pond and had a look at the boat. + +Jenny and Jack were discussing how to use the boat. Jenny said it would be fun to get in the boat and sail across the pond. Jack thought it would be even more fun to try rowing the boat. + +Jenny and Jack discussed which was a better idea. After a little while, they decided to get in the boat. They each held a paddle and rowed the yellow boat across the pond. + +They laughed and sang songs, and the boat moved faster and faster. When they finally reached the other side, they both smiled and agreed it was the best adventure ever. +Once there was a small girl. She was walking through the park and it had just started to snow. She was feeling cold and helpless, standing alone in the freezing park. All of a sudden, she felt a gentle wisp of air. She looked up and saw a bird in the sky. + +"Hello, little bird!" the small girl said. + +The bird had a twinkle in its eye. It came down, next to her. + +"Do you need help?" the small bird asked with a wink. + +The girl thought about it for a moment. She was so happy that the bird had come to help her! + +"Yes, please," the girl said. + +The small bird flew away quickly and returned a few moments later with a warm scarf and hat. The girl took them gratefully and thanked the bird. + +"You're very brave and helpful," the girl said with a smile. + +The bird smiled and gave her one more quick wink before it flew away. The small girl was so happy. She felt so much less helpless now that she had the warm clothing. +Jack and Jill were both very excited. Jack had a thick pie in his hand, and Jill wanted a bite. They quickly sat down beside each other and Jack began to cut the pie. It was thick and yummy, and he gave Jill a big piece. She bit into it with a big smile and was so excited. She enjoyed the sweet and juicy flavor and asked for another bite! Jack happily gave her another one, and soon the pie was gone. They were both very pleased and excited that they had such a yummy pie to enjoy. +John and Mandy were two good friends. They wanted to build something special. One day, they decided to build a tree house. + +John said to Mandy, "Let's go buy some wood to start building. We need four arms of wood." + +Mandy replied, "That sounds fun! Let's do it." + +They went to the store and saw that the wood was very expensive. They looked at each other and thought how they could get the wood. + +Then, John had an idea. He said, "Let's work hard and save enough money to buy the wood." + +Mandy smiled and said, "That's a great idea! Let's do it!" + +They both worked for three weeks and had saved enough money. They went back to the store, but sadly, when they arrived, all the wood was gone. + +John and Mandy felt very sad and disappointed. They went back home and did not build the tree house. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alice. She was very excited because she was about to go on a special adventure. She was so excited that she could barely contain her happiness. + +Alice arrived at the palace and she jumped up and down in excitement. She grabbed hold of the gate and it swung open. Then she ran into the palace and looked around. + +Alice saw lots of interesting things. She spotted some shiny jewels, a huge throne and lots of interesting things. She couldn't help but grab one of the jewels and put it in her pocket. + +Alice was so excited to have discovered the palace. She couldn't wait come back and explore some more. She ran back out the palace and made a promise that she would return soon. +It was a hot summer day in the park and the birds were chirping. The kids were excited and running around looking for something fun to do. + +"Let's play freeze tag!" shouted Suzie. Everyone yelled in agreement and got into their places. + +The game began and soon everyone was running around, trying to stay away from being tagged. + +Suddenly, Suzie spotted something across the park. It was a lively little wine shop! + +"Let's go check it out!" Suzie shouted. + +Everyone stopped and looked at the shop. All the kids were amazed at the colorful bottles and delicious smells. + +Suzie opened the door and they all walked in. The shopkeeper welcomed them warmly and offered them samples of the different wines. + +The kids were mesmerized. They froze in place and just stared for a few moments. + +The shopkeeper started to chuckle and said, "I can see you like the wine! Why don't you each pick one?" + +The kids eagerly chose their favorite bottles and smiled from ear to ear. + +They thanked the shopkeeper and ran off to continue the game of freeze tag. +John was a wild little boy who loved to explore. One day he decided to adventure in his backyard and see what he could find. + +John was amazed when he found a huge plate on the ground. He knew he had to have it. He tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. He tried to wrap his arms around it and drag it, but it wouldn't budge either. + +Just then, John's mom appeared. "What are you doing, John?" she asked. He told her about the plate and said,"I want it. Please help me get it, Mommy." + +John's mom said," I don't think that's a good idea, John. That plate looks wild. It might not be safe for you to have." But John was determined and begged his mom, so eventually she agreed. + +John and his mom managed to wrap the heavy plate in a blanket, and John was so excited to have his new treasure. From that day on, he was very careful when playing with it. +Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Ann. Ann was three years old and she loved to try new things. +One day, Ann decided to try something a little harder than usual. She decided to try lifting a big carpet up onto the wall. It was very hard for her but she kept trying. Ann tried for a long time but then she got really tired. + +Just when Ann was about to give up, her mom saw her and came to help. She said, "Here, let me help you lift this heavy carpet." Together, they were able to lift it up and finally Ann was successful! + +Ann was very happy and her mom was proud. From then on, Ann knew that no matter how hard something seemed, she could always try her best and she might just be able to do it. +Barney was very hungry. He wanted a sandwich. So he asked his mom to make him one. His mom said, "Yes, I'll make you a sandwich." Barney was very excited, he ran outside and saw a weird sandwich falling from the sky! He was really surprised. He ran up to the sandwich and asked, "Where did you come from?". But the sandwich didn't answer, it just lay there in the grass. + +Barney thought it was very strange, but he got even more excited. He ran up to the sandwich and started to eat it. It was the best sandwich he had ever tasted! He was so full that he couldn't eat any more, so he decided to take the sandwich inside and share it with his mom. + +When he showed the sandwich to his mom, she laughed and said, "Oh, Barney, that's not a real sandwich! What you have is a weird shaped piece of sand!" Barney had never seen a piece of sand in the shape of a sandwich before and he had to admit it was really weird. But it was the most delicious sandwich he had ever eaten, so he was happy that he got to try it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were very different. One was an iron, and one was a tree. The tree was so tall and strong, and it felt so proud of itself! It watched the iron day after day and felt jealous. The iron was so shiny and it looked so fast and powerful. + +One day, the tree decided to climb as high as it could. It wanted to rise above the iron and see what the world looked like from there. The climb was harsh, but the tree pushed on and on. Unfortunately, after hours of trying, the tree got stuck. It was stuck in the middle of the climb and the tree was feeling exhausted and hopeless. + +Then, the iron came to the rescue. It used its strong arms to help the tree climb to the top, and it was successful! The tree was so happy and grateful. In the end, the moral of the story was that even though we might be different, we can still help each other and work together. +Once upon a time, there was a furry man. He had a Tuesday off from work, and decided to take a walk. He paused and looked around. Suddenly, he saw a hairy creature. It was hissing and growling. He froze in fear. He felt his heart beat faster and his legs tremble. He wanted to run away, but he was too scared. He could only stand and watch. After a few moments, the hairy creature lunged forward and bit his leg. He screamed in pain and quickly limped home. Sadly, the hairy creature had caused him a lot of hurt. He knew he wouldn't be able to go back out again on Tuesday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her puppy. One day, they decided to go to the park together. + +The little girl was so excited! She put a leash on the puppy and they left. + +When they got to the park, the little girl said: "Let's play hide and seek!" + +The puppy barked and ran around in circles. The girl laughed and said, "I'm going to find you first!" + +When she found the puppy, the little girl said "Let's have a picnic!" She took out some tasty food and the puppy ate it up. + +They spent the rest of the day playing games, running around and eating tasty snacks. They laughed and had lots of fun together. + +At the end of the day, the little girl took off the leash and said to the puppy, "Let's go home now." + +The girl and her puppy walked home together, both feeling very happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy was very excited because today was a special day. Today, Daisy was going to make cookies in the kitchen! + +She found the ingredients in the kitchen and stirred them all together. Daisy wanted to make sure the ingredients were all blended together nicely. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a noise coming from the living room. She ran in there and saw a rat on the carpet. The rat was running around in circles, stirring up the rug. + +Daisy yelled out, "Stop! Don't stir up the carpet!" But the rat was too fast. It kept running and stirring. + +Daisy felt sad and frustrated. Even though she had tried to stop the rat, it was too late. The carpet was all ruffled and the cookies she had been baking were ruined. Daisy's special day ended with a clear disappointment. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Clara. She loved trains. She would play with them everyday. She named every single one of them. + +One day, Clara was playing with her trains when a big, dirty train came rolling in. It was the dirtiest thing Clara had ever seen. She couldn't take her eyes off it. + +Clara then had an idea. She decided she wanted to marry the dirty train. + +So, she asked her mom and dad if she could marry it. They said yes and so Clara put on her prettiest dress and got ready for the big day. + +On the big day, Clara said her vows and the dirty train said it's too. Everyone cheered and cheered. Clara was the happiest she had ever been. + +Clara and the train lived happily ever after, playing with their trains and making new memories everyday. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He had so much stuff that it filled up his house! One day, something special happened. He was so surprised by the special thing that happened that he danced in the street! All the neighbours watched him dance, and it made them so happy. + +That night, he was so excited that he couldn't go to sleep. After all, it was a very special thing that had happened! He stayed up all night, thinking about the special thing. + +The next day, he gathered all of his stuff into a big pile and started to give it away to the neighbours. He gave everyone the same amount, and everyone was happy. He enjoyed the feeling of giving away his stuff and seeing people smile. + +The bald man was so excited that he kept on giving away his stuff, until there was nothing left. He was happy that he could make people happy and that something special had happened. +Once upon a time there was a very loyal dragon. Every day, he would go to the top of the tallest mountain and peek out, looking for something special. One day, his wish came true! In the distance, he saw a big, friendly-looking dragon. He was so excited! + +The loyal dragon quickly flew down the mountain to meet the other dragon. When they got closer they both let out a big, happy roar! The two dragons became the best of friends – they even had their own secret play spot! + +Every day, the two dragons would play and laugh and have so much fun together. They both particularly loved playing hide and seek. The loyal dragon would always peek out from behind the trees and surprise his friend! + +They would spend hours at their secret play spot until the night stars came out. The loyal dragon loved his special, new dragon friend and wouldn't forget their wonderful times together ever! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Lucy. She was very curious and often asked lots of questions. One day, Lucy had a very big urge to explore. She wanted to explore outer space! + +So Lucy asked her mum if she could go to outer space. Her mum said no, it was much too dangerous. + +But Lucy couldn't get the urge to explore out of her head. She wanted to know what was out there. She asked her dad if she could go. Her dad said no, it was too far away and Lucy was too little to go. + +But Lucy kept asking her mum and dad if she could explore outer space. Finally, her mum and dad agreed - but only if Lucy was safe. + +The next day, Lucy's mum and dad took her to the space museum. It was a very big, loud place and Lucy was so excited to explore it. + +Lucy looked at all the stars, planets and rockets. She asked lots of questions, and learned so much. By the end of the day, Lucy knew so much more about outer space. She was happy that she had followed her urge to explore, and learned so much! +Once upon a time in a magical land there lived a charming Queen. She was full of kindness and known to display extraordinary acts of kindness to those living in her kingdom. One day, a young prince was walking in the Queen's garden, admiring the beautiful flowers. + +Suddenly, the Queen approached him with a cheerful smile. The kindest thing she had ever done was give the prince a hug. The small prince was so touched by the Queen's kindness. + +The little prince said to his Queen, "Thank you for being so kind and for giving me a hug!" + +The Queen smiled and said, "My prince, I'm being kind to you because kindness needs to be shared. It's not about giving hugs; it's about displaying kindness and love towards all those around you!" + +The little prince took the Queen's wise words to heart. From that day on, he did his best to spread kindness and love wherever he went. + +Moral value: Kindness should be shared with others and it can help spread love throughout the world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She wanted to play the violin, so one day she started to look for one. + +Sarah asked her mum: "Mum, can I please have a violin?" + +Mum replied "Yes, of course". So they started to look for a violin together. + +When they found one, it was very tight. So Sarah's mum said: "It's too tight for you. Let's look for something else." + +They kept looking until they found a perfect violin for Sarah. She was so happy. She said: "Thank you, Mum. I will start playing it tomorrow!" + +Mum smiled and said "I'm sure you will make beautiful music". They hugged each other tight, and Sarah said: "I can't wait to start." + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a good little girl who wanted to go exploring in the dark woods. She had a special flashlight to light her way, but her parents told her it would not be safe. They said she must stay near home. + +The girl was brave and decided to stand tall, so she went into the woods. She turned on her flashlight and was so excited. She explored the trees and listened to the noises in the dark. Everything seemed so exciting and mysterious. + +As she walked further into the woods, she felt a little bit scared. She was about to turn and go back home when she heard a kind voice behind her. It was a wise old man who said: "If you stay calm and stand tall, you won't have anything to be afraid of." + +The girl felt braver and followed the old man's advice. She didn't let fear control her and was safe. She remembered that it is good to be brave, but it is also important to follow the rules and be wise. + +The girl thanked the old man and then she ran home to tell her parents the important lesson she learned. And that is that when you stand tall and use your flashlight, you will be safe in the dark. +John and his mom went to the store. John felt very glad to be outside. He bounced around the store, looking at all the fun things. He wanted to buy lots of things, but his mom told him she couldn't afford it. She showed him the prices of things, and explained why some things were too expensive. + +John didn't like this, but he listened and wasn't too sad. He still bounced around the store, glad to be out of the house. Later on, his mom bought him a small toy, and he was so glad. He thanked his mom and bounced with happiness. His mom smiled and said that she was glad too! +Once upon a time, there was a creek. It was blue and so pretty. Two friends went to the creek to play. They were so excited to explore and were full of love for each other and the creek. + +Suddenly, the creek became angry. It laughed and bubbled. The friends were scared. They tried to get away, but their feet were stuck to the ground. They screamed but it was too late. + +The creek got bigger and bigger until it was very big and the friends were gone. Everything was blue and everything was gone. The friends were never seen again and the creek was happy once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Peter. Peter was very scared one day as he saw a big and ugly bug in his house. He screamed, "I don't want the bug!" + +His mum heard him and came in to see what was wrong. She saw the bug and said, "Don't worry Peter, it's not going to hurt you." She then asked the bug, "Please leave my son alone." + +The bug listened to her and flew away. Peter was very relieved, but he was still a little bit worried. + +His mum hugged him and said, "See, there's nothing to worry about. Everything is going to be okay." She smiled and said, "You can trust me, Peter." Peter smiled too and said, "Okay, I trust you." +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Tiger and she loved to jump. +Today she found a lemon on the ground. It was a big, yellow lemon. + +Tiger wanted to jump with the lemon, so she started to jump around it. She jumped higher and higher. She smiled each time she jumped and the lemon rolled further away. + +When the lemon was far away, Tiger stopped to take a rest. As she was resting, she saw a playground far in the distance. She thought it would be fun to jump in that playground. + +So Tiger jumped up and jumped as far as she could. She jumped until she reached the distant playground. She was so happy that she jumped and jumped around all the toys. + +Tiger had lots of fun jumping in the distant playground. She kept the lemon with her and it rolled around with her, too! What fun! + +THE +Amy looked out the window. She could see the big gym. It was time for her to go to the gym. She was a little bit embarrassed. She didn't really know what to do. + +She took a deep breath and walked in. There were lots of people in the gym but none of them paid any attention to her. + +Amy looked around and saw some equipment. She was so excited! She wanted to try all the machines out and have fun. + +But she was still a bit embarrassed. What if she did something wrong? What if she made a mistake? + +She took a deep breath and just hoped. She hoped that she wouldn't make any mistakes and that she would have a good time. + +And she did! Amy ended up having so much fun at the gym. She had a great time and she was no longer embarrassed. She was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susie. She was playing outside in the sun when she saw a blackboard. + +Susie had never seen a blackboard before, so she walked up to it eagerly. As she reached out to touch it, something disgusting came out from underneath the blackboard. + +It was a big, slimy black bug! Susie screamed and ran away in fright. + +That night, Susie's mom and dad talked to her about what happened. They explained that the bug was probably very scared when she reached out to touch the blackboard. They told her the moral of the story - when we reach out to something unfamiliar, it's better to proceed with caution and respect. + +Susie thought about this and nodded her head. She remembered the lesson and never touched a blackboard again. +Once upon a time there were two friends who lived together in a house. Their names were Sally and Jane. Sally was very happy, but Jane was often jealous of Sally. Sally had lots of toys and friends, but Jane only had a few toys and no friends. + +One day Sally and Jane decided to go to the garden to plant some flowers. Sally brought lots of pretty flowers, while Jane decided to plant some special seeds. As they worked together, they watched the seeds grow into beautiful flowers. Jane was filled with shock when she realized that Sally's flowers were much bigger than hers. + +Every day Jane was jealous of Sally's flowers as they grew bigger and bigger. Eventually, Sally's flowers were so big that they were more beautiful than Jane's. + +Jane worked hard to take care of her flowers, but she could never make them as big and beautiful as Sally's. In the end, Jane was still happy because she had made a beautiful garden. Even if her flowers weren't the biggest, Jane was happy she could share her garden with her best friend, Sally. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. She was teasing a plastic doll all by herself. She teased the doll by pulling its hair and poking its eyes. + +Suddenly, something sour landed on her head. Sally looked up and saw a big bird above her. The big bird was teasing her by dropping sour berries on her head. Sally shouted and tried to shoo it away but the big bird was laughing and kept teasing her. + +Sally was getting very upset and angry. She grabbed the plastic doll and threw it at the big bird. The big bird flew away and the plastic doll broke into pieces. + +Sally felt very sad and had no one to play with anymore. She learnt that it is wrong to tease anyone, even if you are angry. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna who wanted to eat in a restaurant. Her parents said she couldn't go alone as it was too dangerous. + +Anna wanted to prove she was grown up enough, so she said: "I'll be careful. Please let me go!" + +Her parents agreed, but told her that she must make sure that it was safe. That meant she had to be careful and make sure the restaurant weighed up to her standards. + +So Anna weighed up the different options carefully. She chose the most beautiful, safest looking restaurant and off she went with her parents’ blessing. + +When Anna arrived, she realised that it was much better than she had imagined. The restaurant was spotlessly clean and the food was delicious. Anna decided that being careful was worth it, and she enjoyed her special meal. + +The moral of the story is that it pays to be careful and weigh up your choices in life. Taking your time to make the right decision can often result in the best outcome. +Once upon a time there was a deaf girl. She was very sad because she could not hear. She sat alone on a park bench. Suddenly, a friendly man sat down next to her. + +He said he come to have a chat. She said nothing but he kept talking. He said he knew a way to make her hear! The man promised her he knew how to help her. + +The little girl was so excited. She wanted to believe him but she was scared. Then the man said he would give her some news the next day. + +The little girl was scared but excited. She waited all day and when the man came back he had more good news! He said he could give her special hearing aids. Now she could hear again! + +The little girl was so happy. She was so grateful to the man for the hearing aid and for his promise. She never forgot him. From then on she could hear the world again. +Once upon a time there lived a clumsy little girl. She was always dancing about, no matter where she was. One day, the little girl found a hole in the ground. She was curious and called out to the underground to see what it was. + +The little girl heard a sound from the hole. It was a voice! "Hello there," it said. She was very excited. + +The voice said, "If you want to come inside, you must dance." The little girl happily agreed and started to dance. She twirled and spun around and around. + +When she finished, she peeked into the hole and saw a whole underground kingdom! There were people playing, children singing and everyone was dancing. + +The little girl was invited inside and she spent many days and nights dancing in the underground kingdom. She sang, played and even laughed. + +At the end of her time there, she said goodbye to her new friends and went back home with twinkly toes, a smile on her face and many new stories to tell. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Jack. They were playing in the park together. Sam looked at Jack's ball and said, "That ball looks pretty." + +"Thanks, I just bought it yesterday," Jack replied. + +They decided to play catch and Sam threw the ball. Unfortunately, when it landed, it split in two. Sam was sad and started to cry. + +"Don't worry, Sam," Jack said. "I can work to fix it! And I promise to make it look even prettier than before." + +Sam wiped away her tears and smiled. Jack got to work, and soon the ball was all mended. When it was ready, Sam thought it looked even nicer than before. + +Jack said, "See, I told you I could make it look pretty again!" + +Sam and Jack then celebrated with a game of catch. And they both lived happily ever after. +John was very excited. Today was his first day at his new school, and he couldn't wait to make some new friends. But, when he arrived, he was a bit worried. There was only one other child in the room. She was standing near a thin shelf. + +John started to walk toward her, and she welcomed him with a smile. She asked if he wanted to help her with the thin shelf. John was eager to help and said yes. He didn't know what he was helping her with, but he wanted to make a new friend. + +The girl explained that she was trying to take the thin shelf down from the wall. She had tried several times, but the shelf seemed too thin to move. John said he could help and started to pull. He used all of his might, and then, with a creak, the thin shelf slowly came off of the wall. The girl was so happy and thanked John for his help. + +John was proud to have helped his new friend, and it made him happy that he had fixed the problem. As he looked up at the now empty wall, he could have never guessed what the shelf had been hiding all along. Behind the thin shelf was a door to an adventure of a lifetime! +Once, there was a little mouse who loved furniture. He spent all his time nibbling it and having fun. + +One day, the mouse found something new in the furniture. It was a sweet drink! The mouse loved the sweet taste and drank it all. + +The next day, the mouse noticed he was feeling very sick. He realised it was because the sweet drink was not mouse food. + +The moral of the story is to not eat or drink anything unless it is mouse food. Eating or drinking the wrong things could make you very sick! +Once upon a time, there was a palace. It was so big and tall that it made everyone feel dizzy. Inside this palace lived a kind queen. Her name was Queen Hope. One day, Queen Hope had a plan. She wanted everyone to feel special and have fun. So, she tied lots of colorful strings to the palace doors. + +All around the big palace were castles, caves, and hills. Everyone was invited to play and explore. When the pretty strings were tied, the palace was transformed! All sorts of creatures came to join in the fun. The dragons roamed the fields, while fairies fluttered through the air. + +When the sun set, everyone was tired from the fun day. They waved goodbye to Queen Hope and thanked her for the wonderful palace. As they left, the strings shone in the moonlight. They were a reminder of the magical day, and the special day the strings had helped to tie. +Sam was very sad. He had wanted to play outside, but his mom wouldn't permit it. He sat by the mailbox, looking at all the mail. Suddenly, he had an idea! He would write a letter and put it in the mailbox. +Sam wrote the letter and excitedly ran to the mailbox to put it in. He looked up hopefully at his mom and asked her to let him go out. She smiled and said yes! +Sam was so happy! He ran outside and had a lot of fun. He forgot all about how sad he had been earlier. He even got a letter from a friend in his mailbox the next day! +Once there was a bee who was very loyal. His name was Buzz and he was a part of a big hive. Every day Buzz and the other bees worked hard to make the hive strong. But one day the queen bee demanded more from them. She wanted them to work even harder to make the hive even stronger. + +So Buzz and the other bees worked for a whole day. They flew around and gathered nectar from the flowers. When night came, the queen bee was happy with their work. + +Buzz was proud of being so loyal to the hive. He knew that it was his duty to work hard and help the hive stay strong. He understood that it was important for the hive to stay safe and secure. + +So, Buzz continued to be loyal to the hive. He kept on working and gathering nectar. He was content knowing that the hive was safe and secure because of his hard work. +Once upon a time there lived a foolish miner. He lived in a mountain and dug for minerals every day. Mineshafts filled with minerals were all around him, but the miner was too foolish to learn and only dug in the same place day after day. Despite the endless amounts of minerals around, he never seemed to make any profit. + +One day, the miner found an especially big mineral. He was very excited to get more money this time, but alas, his foolishness cost him dearly. As he was digging, the mine shaft caved in burying him alive. Even though the miner wanted to learn, he had never taken the time to do so. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how hard you try, ignorance can cause a bad end. Learning is very important if you want to stay safe and successful. +Once there was a boy named Mike. Mike was excited one day when his dad showed him a big yellow missile. Mike was so small but he was excited to sign his name on the missile. Mike grabbed the red pen his dad gave him and tried to write his name. His dad helped him and soon Mike had signed his name. He felt proud and happy to have made his mark. + +The next day, Mike was back in his dad's workshop. He saw the big yellow missile, and remembered that he had signed it. Mike was so excited to see his name on the missile. He looked closely and could clearly see the big "M" for Mike. He felt so proud that his name was on big missile. His dad was also very proud of Mike that day. + +Mike continued to feel excited every time he saw the big yellow missile. His dad always reminded him that he was the only one who had signed it. Mike smiled whenever his dad said that! +Once upon a time there was a mummy. She had a special kiss just for her baby. Every night before bed, she would give her baby a kiss and give him a hug. + +One night, she heard a noise coming from the chimney. She went to look and saw that she had a big thick fluffy friend! It was a big white fluffy cat. + +The mummy was so surprised! She gave the cat a big kiss, to say hello and thank him for coming. + +The cat was so happy and snuggled up to the mummy for a cuddle. They played together for hours and the mummy gave the cat lots of kisses. + +Mummy and the fluffy cat became the best of friends! They would play together every day and the mummy would always give the cat lots of kisses. +Once upon a time there was a puppy called Spot. Spot was very happy because he had a new collar. It was bright blue and it fit him perfectly. He loved wearing it and running around outside with it on. + +One day, Spot was playing in the garden and he got a bit too close to the fire. His collar caught on fire! Spot was so scared. He quickly ran away from the fire, but his collar was still on fire. + +Spot's collar was burning and he was so scared. He ran and ran until the collar was burned away. Once the fire was gone, Spot stopped to take a look at his neck. It was red and sore. His collar was gone and it was never coming back. + +Spot had to live without his favorite collar. He was so sad and disappointed. He had to find a new collar but it was never going to be as fit or as special as his old one. +Once upon a time, there was a tall man who was sad. He had been suffering for a long time, and no one could help him. One day, he spotted a small rub that looked like it could help him. So, he decided to give it a try and he rubbed the rub with his hands. + +Suddenly, the rub started to glow and the tall man felt his suffering fade. He realized that the rub had the power to take away his pain. + +But then, a mean dragon appeared and tried to take away the rub. The tall man was scared but he was determined to keep the rub safe. He punched the dragon and the dragon ran away. + +At last, the tall man was happy again and his suffering was gone. The rub had saved the day. He thanked the rub and hugged it tightly. From that day on, he never suffered again. +A family of three went to the store. The store was large and filled with things to buy. It was a surprise for the three year old child. +They started looking around and the child was so excited. He saw toys and books and was almost running from shelf to shelf to see what he wanted. +Mummy and Daddy looked too, but they were much slower as they weren't as surprised as their little boy. The little one kept pointing at something and Mum and Dad kept buying it for him. +After a while, the little one was tired and fell asleep in his Daddy's arms. On the way out of the store they had one last surprise. They saw their best friend outside. +They all waved, said hello, and then headed off home together. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly girl called Daisy. It was winter, and Daisy was playing outside. + +She was wearing a warm coat and boots. She ran around in the cold, until she stumbled. Daisy wasn't hurt, but she lay still on the ground. + +As Daisy lay there, she saw something shiny in the snow. It was a friendly snowman smiling at her. Daisy got up and said hello. They talked and laughed together. + +The snowman gave her a special surprise. It was a shiny red ball. Daisy thanked him and went off to play. + +It was a magical winter day that Daisy wouldn't forget. +Once upon a time there was a small, modest knob on an old oak tree. The little knob grew and grew until it became a beautiful bright pink flower. + +One day a 3 year old girl named Mary saw the flower from a distance. She was amazed by its beauty and wanted to find out what it was. So she ran to the old oak tree and asked the flower in a gentle voice, "Hello, can you tell me what you are?" + +The flower replied, “I am a modest pink flower. I used to be a small knob on this tree, but then I grew and grew until I became what I am today.†+ +Mary was surprised and looked at the flower in wonder. Suddenly she smiled, “That’s so cool! I hope I can grow too when I get bigger.†+ +The flower smiled and said, “Yes, you can grow too. It’s a wonderful thing to be able to grow.†+ +Mary thanked the flower and went on her way, feeling happy and inspired by the flower’s story. +Once upon a time, something confusing happened. It was night time, and a little girl was making yummy soup in the kitchen. She was stirring and stirring, but then something surprising happened. All of a sudden her soup jumped out of the pot! The little girl was very confused. She couldn't believe what had happened! She looked around the kitchen, but there was nobody there. What could have made the soup jump out? She didn't know, but she decided it was a special kind of soup magic. + +So the little girl ate the soup and enjoyed it very much. She was happy to find out that even when confusing things happen, something yummy can still come out of it! +Jessie was a little girl out in the park. She observed things around her as she played. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw a van drive up. Jessie thought it was strange. + +She walked towards it, curious. There were two men inside. One of them stepped out and said "Why, hello there!" + +Jessie felt confused. She said nothing and slowly stepped back. The man smiled at her and said "Why don't you come hop in?" + +At first, Jessie wanted to run away. But then the man said "We have candy! Wouldn't you like some candy?" + +Jessie felt even more confused, but still she stepped forward. She wanted the candy. As she approached the van, the other man stepped out and said "Why don't you come inside? You can get all the candy you want if you just hop in." + +Jessie took one step forward and suddenly fear rushed over her. This was a bad idea. But it was too late. The men grabbed her, put her in the van and drove off. + +Jessie was never seen again. The men in the van had fooled her with promises of candy and Jessie had been too confused to realize it. +Timmy was very scared. He was scared to go near the tree outside his house. He tried, but he was too scared to do it. He told his mom about it and she said, “Come on Timmy, you can try. I believe in youâ€. + +So, Timmy decided to try. He took a deep breath and he slowly walked towards the tree. He was still scared, but he kept going. + +When he got close to the tree, he saw a big bird. The bird was tweeting and singing. Timmy smiled and he wasn’t scared anymore. + +His mom called him and gave him a glass of juice. He said “Thank you mom!†and drank the juice. After that, he hugged his mom and went back to playing. +Once there was a bunny who didn’t have a home. He was all alone in the world. But then one day, he found a cage. The cage was warm and safe, and he felt like he belonged. He soon made the cage his home. + +Every day, the bunny enjoyed the cage. He hopped around, nibbled on yummy carrots, and played in the sun. Life was good for the bunny in his cage. + +One day, the bunny heard a noise. It was fast and loud, like thunder. It was coming closer and closer. Suddenly, the bunny realised it was a truck! + +He was so scared that he ran as fast as he could back to his cage. He hopped inside and shut the door real quick. Even though it was loud and scary outside the cage, the bunny felt safe. He knew he belonged in his cage. +Once there was a tall man. He wanted to help his friends so he asked them if they needed anything. One day, his friends asked him to lend them a teaspoon. He was happy to help and said yes. + +The tall man went to his kitchen and opened the drawer. He took out a teaspoon and brought it to his friends. They were very happy to receive it and thanked him for lending it to them. + +The tall man smiled and said it was no problem. He liked lending things to people so they could use them. Then he went home and waited to see what else his friends might need. +Once there was a car. It was very intelligent. Every day, it did something amazing. + +One day, it saw a little girl. She had put on her shoes and was ready to go out and play. The car rolled up to her and said, "Hey there! Want to take a ride?" + +The little girl was excited. She said, "Yes please!" + +The car opened its doors and the little girl put on her seatbelt. Then the car sped off down the street. It zoomed around corners and raced up hills. + +The little girl laughed and said, "This is so much fun!" + +The car replied, "Thank you! I'm very intelligent." + +The little girl smiled and said, "You sure are!" + +They drove around for a while, until the little girl had to go home. When she left, the car waved goodbye, looking very pleased with itself. +Once there was a lonely bear who lived in the woods near the river. He wanted to fix things in life, so he searched the riverbanks everyday. One day, he was hunting near the river when he saw something amazing. It was a boat, upside down and broken. The bear looked around, but he was all alone. He knew it was up to him to fix the boat. Slowly and carefully, he lifted the boat and moved it onto the shore. He worked on it all day until it was good as new. But as the bear looked up, he heard a loud noise. It was a hunter! The bear ran as fast as he could, but the hunter was so close. Soon the bear was surrounded and then he was gone. No one ever saw the lonely bear again. +Once there was a boy named Jake. He was only three years old and loved to do different things. One day, Jake was observing his pants. They were blue and had red stripes. He liked the way they looked. After observing his pants, Jake walked into the kitchen. He saw something very yummy on the counter. It was a chocolate cake! Jake became excited and started to eat the cake. It tasted so yummy! When he finished the cake, Jake felt happy and full. He put on his blue pants with red stripes and went outside to play. Jake had a great day! +Once there was a clumsy golfer. He needed to practice to get better at golf, but he was very clumsy. He visited the golf course every day, but he could not hit the ball very far. + +One day the clumsy golfer was lucky. He thought hard about what he needed and he had an idea. He needed a coach! He asked his mom for help and he got a coach. + +Every day the coach showed the golfer new things he could do. He was still a little clumsy, but he practiced and he got better at golf. In the end, the clumsy golfer was a great golfer! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She wanted to go on the water in a kayak, so she asked her mom. Her mom said yes and got Sue the biggest kayak she could find. Sue was so happy to have her own kayak! + +When Sue got to the water with her kayak, she saw a friend there. Her friend was sitting in her own kayak and Sue wanted to say hi. But her friend was deaf and couldn't hear Sue. So Sue had to answer her friend with hand signals. She waved and smiled and soon her friend noticed and waved back. + +Sue and her friend spent the day paddling around in their kayaks together. Sue was so excited to have her own kayak and to be out on the water with her friend. She couldn't wait to go kayaking again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Helen and Jack. They both liked to do arts and crafts together. + +One day Helen had a great idea for them to make. She suggested that they make a collage using pictures from magazines. Jack was really excited about this and got to work. He cut out the pictures he liked and put them onto card. + +Meanwhile, Helen opened the box of glue and took out some. She was careful not to spill any on the table. Then, she started to paste the cut out pictures onto the card. Jack watched her with interest as she worked. + +Once the collage was finished, Jack and Helen stood back to observe. They both smiled with happiness. They looked at all the different shapes and colours and both agreed it was the best collage they had ever made. +Once there was a little boy. He was playing in the park. Suddenly up in the sky there was an scary witch! The little boy was so scared he shouted very loud. He shouted and shouted till the witch went away. + +The little boy was very relieved. But then he felt very ashamed. He realised he had shouted really loudly for no reason. Everyone was looking at him! + +The little boy ran away home. He was so embarrassed that he kept his head down and didn't say hello to anyone. + +When he got home, he felt much better. He was relieved that the witch had gone away and that he no longer felt embarrassed. He was happy and ready to play again. +One day, Emma went to the park with her dad. + +At the park, Emma saw a big tree. She said to her dad, "Can we paint the tree?" + +Her dad said, "Yes, we can paint the tree." + +Emma and her dad got some paint in different colours. They got green and yellow paint for the tree. + +Emma used her brush to paint the tree. Her dad painted the bottom of the tree. They painted stripes of green and yellow together. + +When they finished painting the tree, they looked up and saw the beautiful, unique tree they had created. + +Emma smiled and said, "We did a good test!" Her dad laughed and said, "Yes we did!" They both laughed and hugged each other. +John and his dad were walking in the park when they saw an elephant. John asked his dad to supply him with a creative way to play. His dad took out a paper and a pencil and together they drew a big elephant. John was excited and clapped his hands. + +“This is great! I can play with this elephant,†said John. + +“Yes. You can play with it however you like,†his dad answered. + +John started to dance around the elephant and make elephant sounds. He then started running around it and before long he had created a game of chasing around the elephant. + +John and his dad laughed as they watched him running in circles around the elephant. Dad smiled and said, “That was a very creative way to play.†+ +John beamed, proud of his own creativity. “I had lots of fun playing with my elephant!†he said. +The little girl was excited. She had a pretty new toy to complete. She took a seat and looked carefully at the box. She saw the gas turn on and she watched the little blue car move around the track. + +When the gas was all gone, the car stopped, and the little girl was finished. She stood up with a happy smile on her face, feeling proud of herself. + +The little girl's mom came over and gave her a hug, saying, "Good job completing your new toy!" The little girl smiled even wider and said, "Thanks, Mommy!" + +The little girl then showed everyone in the room her pretty new toy. They all said "Wow!" and gave her lots of compliments. She was so proud of her accomplishment. + +The little girl hugged her toy tightly and knew she would have lots of fun playing with it in the future. She was so happy that she had been able to complete it. +Once upon a time there were two friends, named Max and Mia. + +Max and Mia were very good friends and loved to do everything together. One day, they decided to join a club. + +When they asked the leader of the club what the club's name was, she replied “The Guilty Clubâ€. Max and Mia looked at each other. They wondered what it meant to be guilty. + +Max said, “We should join!†and Mia said, “Yes! Let's join the Guilty Club!†+ +Max and Mia joined the club and enjoyed learning about the different things they could do. They soon realized that being in the Guilty Club meant being kind - the club was all about being kind to everyone. Max and Mia were so happy they joined! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Bob and Jack. They were very excited to go to the park as it was a lovely day. + +Bob said, “Let’s play tag!†So, they started playing and running around. Suddenly, Jack tripped and fell in the dust. He felt embarrassed and did not want to get up. + +Bob said, “Come on, Jack. It’s okay. Get up and let’s keep playing.†+ +Jack replied, “No, I don’t want to.†+ +But Bob did not give up. He said, “You can do it! Just take a deep breath and give it a try.†+ +Jack took a deep breath and then he sprung up. He wiped the dust off his pants and kept running around with Bob. + +They had so much fun playing tag and they laughed and smiled until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susie who lived in a cozy house with her mom. One sunny morning, Susie's mom said, "Hey Susie, why don't you go outside and explore?" + +So Susie ran outside and found a big park. She was about to sit on a bench, but then she heard music coming from behind a bush. She peeked behind the bush, and there was a musician playing the guitar. Susie was so excited and started dancing around. + +The musician smiled at Susie and said, "Hey little one, do you want to play a game? I dare you to play the guitar like me!" + +Susie giggled and said, "Yay! I accept your dare!" She took the guitar and tried to copy the musician's moves. She made some funny noises but the musician thought Susie was very talented. + +The musician said, "You're a natural! Let's celebrate with something tasty!" He gave Susie a juicy strawberry and Susie said, "Thank you, I love it!" + +The musician said, "It was nice to meet you, Susie. Now go home and practice your music." So Susie took her guitar and went home with a big smile on her face. +Johnny was a regular three year old boy. He loved playing in the park, but he especially loved chocolate. Every day his mom would give him some regular chocolate. But one day his mom had good news—Johnny was going to gain more chocolate! + +“Where am I getting more chocolate?†Johnny asked excitedly. + +“From Grandma’s house!†His mom said with a smile. + +So Johnny and his mom drove to Grandma’s. Johnny couldn’t wait to gain more chocolate. When he got there, his grandma had the most delicious chocolate he had ever seen! + +Johnny was so happy. He thanked his grandma and hugged her. He was so excited to gain so much chocolate! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was a happy girl and the other was a silly boy. + +One day, they decided to go on an adventure. They travelled over the hills and far away until they came to a strange, new country. It was a weird country, with big trees and weird animals. + +The happy girl and the silly boy started to explore the new country. They had lots of fun. Suddenly, the girl fell into a deep, deep hole. The boy was very scared. He couldn't reach her. + +He had to find help. So he went around the country until he found someone who could help. After a long time, he finally found some people who knew how to rescue the girl. + +Finally, the happy girl was rescued and the silly boy was so happy. They stayed in the weird country for a few more days and then went back home. They learned a lot about the strange new country and had a great adventure. +"Why do you weep, child?" asked mother. +The child looked up with sad eyes and said, "I don't like this boring meal". +Mother bent down low so she was eye to eye with the child and said, "I understand that it's boring, but you must still eat it. We sometimes have boring meals so we can be strong enough to do the things we want. Eating healthy is part of getting stronger. Do you understand?" +The child nodded and smiled a little. +Mother continued, "See, every situation can be made better with understanding and care. Why don't you try some of the meal and see how it tastes?" +The child thought for a moment and finally said, "OK, I will try the meal". + +The moral of this story is that with understanding, difficult situations can be made more bearable. Sometimes, boring meals are required for us to stay healthy in body and mind. +Once upon a time there was an old man named Ernest. Ernest had a big problem as he always made things disappear. He would always measure things, but as soon as he put out the measure, the thing would disappear. + +One day, Ernest set off to the woods to look for something that had disappeared. As he was walking, the sun began to set and the woods seemed very dark and dirty. A thick blanket of fog made the path disappear and Ernest had to use his measure to find his way back. + +Suddenly, Ernest noticed a filthy hut right in front of him. He walked up to the hut and saw a small old lady standing outside. The old lady said to Ernest, "My name is Anna and I heard you were looking for something that had disappeared. I can help you find it." + +Ernest was so thankful he hugged Anna and told her he was looking for his measure. Anna waved her hand and the measure appeared right in front of her. Ernest was so surprised and happy that he gave the old lady a big hug and thanked her for the help. Then he said goodbye to Anna and walked back home with a smile on his face. +One day, a group of kids were playing together in the park. They were running and laughing and having so much fun. + +Suddenly, a little girl fell down on the ground. She was feeling helpless and started crying. All the kids quickly joined forces to help her. + +One of the kids said, "Hey, don't cry. We are here to help you." + +The little girl dried her tears and said, "Thank you. I think I hurt my lung." +But the kids weren't so sure what a lung was. + +Another one of the kids said, "Let's all join hands and help her walk back home. That's the best way to help her." + +The other kids joined hands to support the little girl and help her walk back home. + +The kids felt better knowing that they had joined together and been able to help the little girl. +Once upon a time there was a child named Bob who loved to explore. One day he went on an adventure to the forest near his house. As he stumbled through the forest, he saw a huge vine spreading up the tall trees. + +Bob wondered what would happen if he followed the vine. So he grabbed onto the vine and started going up, higher and higher. He went faster and faster until he reached the top! + +When he got to the top of the tree, he saw the most amazing view. The entire forest filled his eyes and he could see for miles and miles. Bob wondered where the vine could take him next and he decided to find out. + +Bob grabbed the vine and started to go up again, this time even faster than before. He went up to the clouds and spread his arms wide, feeling free and happy. + +The vine had taken him on an adventure that he would never forget. Bob knew he would always wonder about the vine and its travels for the rest of his life. +One day, a boy was looking for something outside his home. He was ready to take a tool and began to search. Soon he found something lying on the ground, in the dry grass. Without thinking twice, he took the tool and started playing with it. + +He wanted to use the tool to make something different. The boy started to build a house with the tool. Every time he added something new, he was very happy. He was excited to have his own brand new house. + +When the house was almost done, the boy realized that the walls of the house were dry. He had forgotten to use water to dampen the walls. He was sad that his house would not be strong enough to stay together if the walls were dry. + +The boy was determined to finish his house. He quickly ran to the kitchen and grabbed a bucket of water. With the wet walls, the house was now stronger and sturdier. The boy was proud of his work and happily ran inside the house. +Once upon a time there was a cool cell. It had a twist on it which made the cell very special. One day, a 3 year old boy saw the cell and he was so excited. He grabbed it and started to twist and turn it. The cell made a whirring sound as the boy kept twisting it until the sound stopped. Then, the cell lit up with lots of different colours and patterns. The 3 year old boy was so amazed and he kept twisting the cool cell until the lights went off again. +He loved playing with it and the cell made him very happy. The end. +One day, John and Lucy were playing with a balloon in the park. They had great fun bouncing the balloon back and forth. Suddenly, John and Lucy heard a loud noise. When they looked up, they saw a big bird swooping down and grab the balloon with its beak! + +John shouted, "No! Come back with our balloon!" But the bird just flew away with it. + +Lucy said, "I want my balloon—it was great!" + +John said, "It's gone now, we'll never finish playing with it." + +They both felt very sad at the end of the day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was playing in the ocean with her best friend, a funny little shark called Fred. He had shiny blue skin and a big happy smile. + +"Let's play a game!" said Lucy. +"Yes, let's play!" said Fred. + +They both lay down in the ocean and laughed. Fred was very flexible and could move his body in lots of different ways. He started to twist and turn, and Lucy laughed. + +"That's incredible!" she said. + +Fred smiled and kept on playing in the ocean, moving his body in even more amazing ways. Lucy watched, amazed. Eventually they both got tired and decided to go home. + +"Thank you for playing with me," said Lucy. + +"My pleasure," said Fred as he waved goodbye, swimming off into the deep blue ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Amy. She loved to explore and she always dreamed of discovering something new and incredible. + +One day, she went deep into the forest and got a big cut on her leg. She was worried and started to cry. But, she quickly remembered that there was a home nearby. + +So Amy ran to the house and requested help from the kind old man living there. The old man was happy to help, fetched a bandage and carefully covered Amy's wound. + +Amy thanked him with a big smile and said, "Thank you for being so incredible!" + +The old man smiled back and said," You are a brave little girl. I am honored to have helped!" +John and his mother were in the kitchen. It was very filthy, with food on the floor and dishes everywhere. Suddenly, the phone started to ring. + +John's mother looked at him with a smile and said, "Time to answer the call!". John ran to the phone and picked it up. He said, "Hello?". + +The person on the other end laughed and said, "Hi, I'm your uncle! I wanted to come to your house for lunch today but I forgot to let you know. Is that okay?". + +John yelled excitedly, "Yes, come over!". His mother smiled and started cleaning the kitchen. By the time John's uncle arrived, the kitchen was sparkling! + +John's uncle said, "Wow, you did a great job cleaning the kitchen!". + +John smiled and proudly said, "Yes, me and my mommy cleaned it all up. We made it nice and clean!". +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to dream. One day, he had a very special dream. In his dream, he saw a rare cube. The cube was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen! It glowed with a rainbow of different colors. + +The little boy wanted to keep the cube forever, but he knew he couldn't bring it to life. So he asked his mom for help. His mom told him to make a wish on the cube. + +The little boy shut his eyes and wished for the cube to be real. He opened his eyes and was so amazed to see the cube was now in his hand! He smiled brightly and knew the cube would bring him lots of magical dreams. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had all sorts of toys, from dolls to puzzles, and she enjoyed playing with each one. + +One day, as she was looking through her toy chest, she found two toys that matched! They were so clean and shiny, and she was so excited to have found a matching set. + +She decided to make this her new favorite set of toys. She spent all day playing with them, and even took a nap cuddling them. It seemed like the perfect match. + +But the next morning, the little girl awoke to a terrible surprise. Her toys were no longer clean and shining! They were covered in dirt and grime! + +The little girl was very sad that her toys were no longer a perfect match. She had tried so hard to take care of them, but in the end, she couldn't keep them clean. +The sun was out. It was a warm day. The birds were singing. Timmy's mommy got a big orange cane out of the closet. It was big enough for Timmy too! + +Mommy said, "Let's go to the lake and soak the cane". So Timmy and Mommy carried the orange cane to the lake. When they got there, it was so pretty! The water was blue and there were little fish swimming around. + +Mommy said, "Let's soak the cane!" So Timmy and Mommy put the orange cane into the lake. It floated on top of the water. They watched the cane bob up and down in the water. + +It was so much fun! After a while Mommy said, "We should go home now." So Timmy and Mommy picked up the orange cane and took it back home. + +They had so much fun just soaking the cane in the lake! +Once upon a time, there was a pink team. It had lots of friends. All of the friends wanted to play and have fun. + +First, they decided to have a race. Everyone was so excited. The pink team held hands and danced around in a circle. + +The race started and the pink team ran as fast as they could. But they could not cross the finish line first. + +Then they had an idea. They all tied their hands together and ran as one big team. They all crossed the finish line together and cheerd! + +The pink team had fun and were very happy. They partied and played all day long. + +The end! +Once there was a little girl. She was three, and she loved popcorn. She wanted to make popcorn all by herself. So she got an easy popcorn maker and carefully followed the directions. + +When the popcorn maker was ready, she set the timer and waited. Suddenly, a loud popping sound filled the air! The little girl was so excited that she started to laugh and jump around. + +When the timer went off, the little girl opened the popcorn maker easily. She saw the fluffy popcorn inside and couldn't wait to try it. With her little hands, she grabbed a handful of popcorn and popped it into her mouth. + +She smiled and laughed again. She liked the taste of popcorn so much that she decided to tear open the bag and eat it all! She ate the popcorn quickly, and it made her very happy. +Once there was a bird who wanted to fly away. He chose to build a cage to help him do it. But soon he realised the cage was too tight. He tried to stretch the bars apart but it was no use. He was stuck in the cage, forever. But still, he chose to believe he would fly away one day. He waited, and waited, but nothing ever changed. The poor bird never got to live his dream of flying away. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She had a big box which had a lock on it. It was not open. Lucy was very curious about what was inside her box. + +One morning, she tried to open it. She tried turning the lock, but it wouldn't move. She couldn't figure it out. + +Then, Lucy asked her Mom for help. Mom had a key and when she put it in the lock and turned the key, the lock opened! + +When Lucy saw what was inside her box, she couldn't believe it! There were lots of delicious treats! She was so happy! + +Now Lucy can open her box whenever she wants. She has lots of delicious treats to eat! Yum! +Mummy and Daddy were very excited. Today, they were going to the city. They drove for a long time until finally, they arrived. In the city, there was a tall tower. It was so tall, it reached the clouds! Mummy and Daddy wanted to go to the top of the tower, but it was very expensive. + +Mummy and Daddy looked around and saw a small bakery. They went inside and saw some delicious pastries. Mummy asked, "Can we have one?" Daddy smiled and said, "Yes! Let's see which one we want!" They bought some pastries and then headed to the tower. + +When they reached the top of the tower, they were so excited! They could see the whole city below. They stayed there for hours, just admiring the view. Finally, it was time to go home. Mummy and Daddy couldn't wait to tell their friends about their special day. +Once upon a time, there was a pokey, loud mouse. He liked to run around and make loud noises all day. +One day, while running, he saw a poppy in a field. The mouse immediately wanted it. He wanted to gain the poppy. +But he soon realised that it wasn't easy. The poppy was on top of a tall and winding hill. +The mouse never gave up and kept trying to reach the poppy. He ran up the slippery hill, but he kept slipping. +The faster the mouse tried, the more precarious the hill seemed. He was getting exhausted, but he didn't want to give up. +Finally, the mouse reached the top of the hill. He was so proud of himself. He had managed to gain the poppy! +The mouse took the poppy back home and kept it as a reminder of his hard work. From that day onwards, he kept a positive attitude no matter what. +Once upon a time there was a little farmer who had a big problem. His potatoes were not growing as they should and he was feeling very disturbed. He tried using fertilizer and a special sauce he heard about, but nothing was taking. + +Then one day, a wise old man came to visit. He advised the farmer to be patient, and to try the sauce again. So, the farmer followed his advice. He was patient, and he put the sauce on the potatoes. + +A few days later, the potatoes were growing as they should. The farmer was very happy and thanked the old man for his help. He learned a valuable lesson that day; patience is the key to success, and it's worth trying something twice before giving up. +Once upon a time, there was a fat rabbit. Every day, he would wander around in the woods. +One day, he stumbled into a magical luxury castle. It was full of wonderful things! The walls were made of golden bricks, and the floor was plush and soft. +The rabbit was so excited. He smelled the delicious food, and tasted the sugary treats. +He roamed from room to room, exploring all the wonderful things. +Finally, he lay down in a comfy chair and fell asleep. +When he opened his eyes, it was time for him to leave. He waved goodbye to the luxury castle and continued to wander around the woods. +He was so happy and content, and he thought of the castle every day. +Emily was scared. She was by herself and it was dark outside. She saw scary shadows in the trees. Suddenly, she heard a noise - it sounded like a monster. Emily knew she had to be brave. + +She shouted out, "Who's there?" + +"It's only me," said the voice. "Don't be scared!" + +Emily looked around and saw a friendly ghost standing nearby. The ghost said, "I know it's scary outside, but here, have some candy to relax." + +Emily took the candy and it made her less scared. She thanked the ghost and said goodbye. Finally, Emily was able to relax and go back home. +Once upon a time, there was a restless little boy. He wanted adventure, but never seemed to find it. One day, his mom suggested that he explore the old chamber near their house. + +The little boy was excited, but scared too. He slowly opened the door and peeked inside. On one side of the chamber, he saw lots of shiny things. On the other side, he saw a big box. He decided to open the big box. + +Inside, he found lots of funny masks. He put one on and started to dance. Suddenly, a loud noise came from the chamber. The little boy was so scared that he ran out of the chamber as fast as he could. + +After that, he was no longer restless. Even though the chamber was a bit scary, it gave him an exciting adventure. +Once upon a time, a little girl wanted to go out to play. But her mommy said no, because it was very late. The little girl was angry and frustrated and wanted to whine, but she knew she couldn't. Instead, she went off to bed and got very uncomfortable. + +But, when she got to her bedroom, she noticed that there was no milk! She was so sad and angry! She just wanted a glass of milk before bed. + +The little girl asked her mommy for some milk, but her mommy said it was too late. The little girl felt very uncomfortable, but there was nothing she could do. + +Suddenly, the little girl had an idea! She quickly got dressed and went outside. After a short walk, she arrived at her friend's house. + +When she knocked on the door, her friend answered it with a huge smile. She had brought some milk for her friend! The little girl was so happy and relieved. + +They quickly talked and laughed and the little girl drank her milk with a huge grin. After some time, they hugged and said goodbye. The little girl was content as she ended her adventure and went back to her home. +It was an alert, sunny morning. Little Jake woke up feeling eager and ready to explore. He saw a big, white dishwasher sitting all alone in the corner of the kitchen. So, he toddled over to it and opened the door. Nothing happened. But, Jake was so curious that he bravely decided to press one of the buttons. + +Suddenly, there was a loud rumble and the dishwasher began to churn and spin the dishes and utensils around. Jake was so surprised by what happened! He pulled out his toys and played with them, watching the dishwasher go round and round. + +The next day, things were much quieter. But, when Jake saw the dishwasher he knew something special was about to happen. He pushed the same button and waited. Suddenly, the door slowly opened and a big mound of bubbles tumbled out. Jake clapped his hands and grinned with delight. He had yielded a big, happy surprise! +Jill ran in the park. She saw a twig and picked it up. She was a very thoughtful girl, so she decided to make a present for her mom. + +When she got home, she was so excited to give the present to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, “What have you brought me?†+ +Jill replied, “It’s a twig. I believe it will make you happy!†+ +Mom hugged her and said, “That’s so sweet, Jill. Go put it on the shelf. I’ll always remember it.†+ +Jill felt so proud and happy. She had made her mom happy. She believed that a twig could make someone happy, and it did! +There was once a pale girl who was so excited to learn new things! Every day, she would sit at a table and sort the various toys that were around her. She would carefully organize them so that all the dolls were together and all the blocks were together. + +One day, she couldn't find the toy that she wanted. She went to her mom for help, and her mom said, "Let's go find a teacher!" So, the girl and her mom went to a special place. The girl met a teacher called Miss Rose. Miss Rose taught her all kinds of new things. The girl learned how to count and how to sort things in different ways. She even learned how to sing! + +The girl soon became very good at sorting and was so proud of her new skills. She was now happy to be able to sort all kinds of toys and help keep her room neat and tidy. She thanked Miss Rose for teaching her to sort and the pale girl was so happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a reliable zigzag. It moved around a lot - zig-zagging here and there - never getting lost or stuck. Everyone loved the reliable zigzag because it brought joy and fun. + +One day, the zigzag moved to a very special place. The special place was full of fun and wonderful things to explore. The zigzag travelled all around, quickly moving in different directions. + +The reliable zigzag loved the special place so much that it decided to stay. Everywhere it went, it made friends and found new places to explore. It spent days zig-zagging all around, always having a great time. + +The reliable zigzag stayed in the special place for a long time and had lots of fun. Everyone was happy and enjoyed watching the zigzag move. It was definitely a reliable zigzag and it always made people smile. +Once upon a time, there was a frightened little girl. She was small and shy, and found it very hard to talk to anyone. One day, she was walking in a field when something very strange happened - a spirit started to bloom. + +The spirit shone bright and was so beautiful that the little girl had to look closer. She slowly walked up to the spirit and bravely said, "Hi". The spirit smiled, then spoke in a gentle voice. + +"I am here to help you find your bravery", the spirit said. + +The little girl felt cleverer and braver already. She asked, "How can you help me?" + +"I can give you the power to be brave," the spirit replied. + +The little girl was excited. She wanted to take the spirit's hand. But before she could do that, the spirit suddenly disappeared, leaving the frightened little girl all alone. The end. +Mia was a 3 year old girl. She was playing in her room when she saw something on the floor. She kneeled down and picked it up. It was her favorite doll. Mia smiled and hugged the doll tight. The doll was silly and had funny eyes. + +Mia and the doll played together for hours. They sang silly songs, climbed mountains of pillows and drove in tiny toy cars. They were the best of friends. + +Soon, it was time for Mia to go to bed. She wanted to keep playing with her doll, but it was too late. She kissed the doll goodnight and put it back on the floor. Then she snuggled under her blankets, dreaming of all the fun they could have tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved playing dress-up and pretending she was a princess. She always wanted to wear her beautiful dresses, but her mummy wouldn't let her. + +One day, Sarah saw a sack at the market. It was bright pink and it sparkled in the sun. Sarah was so envious that she begged her mummy to buy it for her. + +Mummy said: "No, Sarah. You already have lots of nice clothes. You don't need any more." + +Sarah was so sad. But later that night, when her mummy was sleeping, Sarah snuck out of her room and opened the sack. Inside, she found the most beautiful dress she had ever seen. It was a light pink, with sparkly sequins. Sarah was so excited that she put it on and ran outside. + +Suddenly, a scary thunderstorm came out of nowhere. Sarah was shaking and scared, but she didn't want to take off her new dress. The storm got worse and worse, and Sarah knew she had to run home. But as she was running, she was struck by a bolt of lightning and died. + +Sarah never made it home. Her mummy was so sad when she found out. She was heartbroken that Sarah had been so envious and disobedient that she had not listened to her warning. +Once there was a little girl named Judy. She was three years old. Judy had a nosy neighbor. His name was Bill. + +Every morning, Bill would come and sit on Judy's porch. He would watch her and her family do things. Bill was always nosy. + +One day, Judy had a bright idea. She decided to share some of her toys with Bill. She put them on a blanket on the porch and invited Bill over to play with her. + +Bill was very happy when he arrived. He joined Judy in playing with her toys. They even shared a few jokes. + +From that day forward, Judy and Bill became very good friends. They still share toys on the porch, and enjoy spending time with each other. +Once upon a time there were two birds, a crow and a dove. The crow liked to be messy and untidy, while the dove liked to be clean, neat and tidy. + +One day, the birds entered a competition to see who was the tidiest. The judge looked at both birds and saw that the dove was much cleaner than the crow. So the judge chose the dove as the winner. + +The crow was very angry. He wanted to teach the dove a lesson and stole a piece of paper from the ground. He tried to make the dove look messy like himself. But the dove used her beak and brushed the dirt away, making her clean again. + +The judge looked at both birds again and saw that the dove was still much cleaner than the crow. The judge chose the dove as the winner, once again. + +The crow realized that it's not enough to just look neat and clean, but you must use your kindness and courage to stand up to wrong things. + +This story teaches us all a valuable lesson - use kindness, courage and hard work to stay clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who was very cheerful. He loved to play with his friends and have lots of fun. + +One day, the prince was playing with his friends. He wanted to go pick some flowers, but his friends let him know they wanted to go swimming. + +The prince was sad. He wanted to pick flowers, but his friends wanted to swim. He didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the prince spotted a butterfly. It was so cheerful, fluttering its wings in the sun! The prince knew what he wanted to do. + +He said to his friends, “Let’s pick flowers and then go swimming!†His friends were delighted and agreed to his suggestion. + +The prince was so happy. He picked some beautiful flowers and then went swimming in the nearby pond with his friends. The prince had a wonderful day, and everyone was cheerful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bobby. He was so famous that everyone wanted to be just like him. + +One day, Bobby went for a walk. As he was walking, Bobby noticed something strange. The shadow that walked beside him had a life of its own! + +Bobby stopped and looked at the shadow. He said to it, “Who are you? Please tell me.†+ +The shadow replied, “I am your shadow. I’m here to protect you. I’m here to follow you, no matter where you go.†+ +Bobby smiled and said, “Thank you, Shadow. I’m glad you are here with me.†+ +From that day on, Bobby and his shadow were the best of friends. Everywhere Bobby went, the shadow was right beside him. Bobby was happy with his famous shadow. +John was a very curious 3 year old. He loved to explore and take on new things. One day, his mom took him to her friend’s house. His mom’s friend was an artist who loved to paint! John was excited to watch her paint. + +John’s mom said, “John, Karen is going to paint something very special. You can watch her if you want.†+ +Karen asked John, “Do you want to help me paint? I have some paint available.†+ +John was so excited that he said, “Yes, please!†+ +Karen handed John a brush and he began to paint. After a few minutes, Karen asked John to cut some pieces of paper for her painting. John grabbed the scissors and started to cut. He was careful and made sure to cut the pieces in the perfect shapes. + +After finishing, John stepped back and admired his work. He was proud of what he had created. He had loved helping Karen paint and was happy to be a part of her special project. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Tess. She was three years old and loved to smile. Every morning she'd wake up and smile wide. + +One day, Tess' mommy asked, "Tess, do you want to pick out a cauliflower?" + +Tess smiled and nodded. She skipped out to the garden and found a big, pink cauliflower. She ran back to her mommy and said, "This is it!" + +Tess' mommy smiled and gave Tess a hug. Afterwards, they made yummy cauliflower soup together. Tess smiled as she slurped up spoonfuls of it. + +Afterwards, Tess and her family went to the park and had a picnic. Tess found a big pink flower and gave it to her mommy. Tess' mommy smiled and kissed her on the cheek. + +At the end of the day, Tess went to bed with a big, happy smile. +Once upon a time there was a stupid boy called Jack. He lived near the harbor and loved to explore. + +One day, Jack went to explore the harbor but he couldn't find anything interesting. He sat down and looked out across the harbor. + +Suddenly he saw something appearing in the sky. It was a big bird. Jack watched as the bird flew around and around the harbor until it suddenly disappeared! Jack was very confused as he had no idea where the bird had gone. + +The next day, Jack went back to the harbor to look for the big bird. But it was nowhere to be found. Jack looked really carefully, but the bird had disappeared! + +So Jack decided to never be stupid again and to always be careful when exploring near the harbor, just in case the bird comes back! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Alex and Toby. Alex was very clever and knew lots of things. Toby was shy but kind. + +One day, they came across a microphone and Alex wanted to play with it. Toby thought this was a fun idea. They took turns speaking into the microphone, but Toby whispered his words. Alex spoke loudly. + +Suddenly, a voice came through the microphone. It was a grumpy old lady! She said Alex was being rude for speaking so loudly. Alex and Toby were scared, so they ran away quickly. + +Finally, they stopped and Toby turned to Alex and said, “We should whisper our words from now on!â€. Alex agreed and they looked at the microphone with a smile. +Once upon a time there lived an old kind woman. She was very generous, and she would often allow people to use her apron if they needed it. + +One day, a little boy was walking by and he noticed the woman's apron. He said he needed it and asked if he could borrow it. The generous woman, who was so kind, allowed the boy to take her apron. + +The little boy was very happy and thankful to the woman. He took her apron, and ran off with it to play. Weeks later, however, the little boy never returned with the apron so the woman never saw it again. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to always be generous and kind, but it’s even more important to be wise with our kindness and generosity. Always remember that it’s not nice to take advantage of the generosity of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to study weapons. He knew it wasn't easy, but he was determined to learn. So he set off to find a teacher who could teach him all about them. + +He finally found one who was willing to help. The teacher taught him all he needed to know about weapons and the little boy was feeling very dizzy with all the new knowledge. + +But one day, the little boy got too brave. He wanted to try using a weapon, even though he knew it was dangerous. But the teacher told him to be careful and not to hurt anyone. + +Sadly, the little boy didn't listen. He ended up accidently hurting someone and it was very bad. Everyone was angry at him and he was in trouble. His dream of studying weapons had gone wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. Mary wanted to go on an adventure so she went through the door. She saw the exit and she wondered what would happen if she walked through it. + +She looked around and saw that everything looked normal. She closed her eyes and stepped forward. When she opened them, she found herself in an amazing place. + +There was a bird sitting in a tree singing a happy song. Mary smiled and said 'hello'. The bird answered with a chirp and pointed to a path that led farther into the forest. + +Mary was excited and started walking along the path. As she went further, she heard a voice calling her name. She stopped and thought it was strange but answer to the voice. + +The voice said 'follow the path out of the forest, Mary. You'll find the exit soon.' Mary followed the voice's instructions and soon saw the exit. + +She stepped out of the forest and felt relieved. She had been brave and discovered something new. She smiled and thought that it had been a normal, but wonderful, adventure. +Once there was a little boy and he loved to push his wagon around. One day he was prancing around, pushing his wagon with glee. His older brother was there, rolling his eyes at the silly display. + +The little boy stopped and said to his brother, "Let's split up and see who can push their wagon the farthest!" His brother, not wanting to look bad in front of the little one, agreed to the challenge. + +The little boy was off and running, pushing his wagon around the house, through the grass and past the trees. Every now and then he would glance back, watching his brother far behind. Suddenly, he hit a bump in the grass and his wagon flew up in the air, then crashed down onto the ground in pieces. + +The little boy was shocked and embarrassed. He stood looking at the now broken wagon and his brother slowly walked closer. His brother took the pieces of the wagon and said, "Looks like we can't split up anymore." + +The little boy just nodded in agreement, realizing what his sibling meant. From then on, they would be splitting up the pieces of wood, fixing the wagon and playing together. After all, only silly boys try to split up wagon. +Floyd the pup was gifted, so smart and happy. His family laughed and cheered when ever he did something special. One day, Floyd found a big bandage and started to play with it. + +“Stop, Floyd!†Mom said. “Don’t chew the bandageâ€. + +But Floyd was having so much fun, he just wouldn’t stop. He hopped around, carrying the bandage, playing with it like a toy. Mom watched with a smile, secretly glad that her furry friend was entertained. + +Soon, Floyd got a little too close to the fire and he squeaked as the bandage lightly touched the flames. + +Mom shouted to Floyd, “Stop! Stop!†But it was too late. Floyd’s gift had saved him as he quickly dropped the bandage and stepped back, not even singed by the heat. + +Mom rushed forward and hugged Floyd tight. “Thank you for being so gifted,†She whispered. “Thank you for stopping.†+Once there was a little boy. He loved playing with his big red truck. But one day, his truck broke. + +He was very sad and didn't know what to do. Then he noticed something shining in the far corner of his room. It was a bow! He got very excited and tried to pick it up, but it was very heavy. + +He asked his mom for help. His mom was very happy; she knew how to fix the truck! She said all he had to do was to use the bow to tie the broken pieces of the truck together. + +The little boy tried and after some time, he managed to do it. He was very happy, he could play with his truck again! + +He gave his mom a big hug and thanked her for helping him fix his truck. His mom smiled and hugged him back. +Once upon a time, there was a frightened dog. His name was Timmy. He didn't like to go to parties. + +One day, his mommy said, "Timmy, it's time for the party." Timmy didn't want to go, but his mommy said it would be fun. + +When Timmy got to the party, he was scared. Everything was so loud and there were so many people. He started to shake. + +Then, someone at the party said, "Let's give Timmy a treat." Even though Timmy was frightened, he decided to have a treat. It was yummy. + +But when Timmy finished his treat, he started feeling funny. His legs and arms starting tingling and he couldn't move. Then, he got really sleepy and fell asleep. + +When he woke up, he was really sick. The people at the party said they didn't recommend going to parties anymore. That's why Timmy always remembers that parties aren't always fun. +Mary was on the playground with her friends. She was having fun, playing tag and laughing. But then they heard a noise coming from one of the slides. + +One of her friends, Henry, said, "What is that noise? It's so loud!" + +Mary smiled, and said, "It must be a frog!" She ran over to the slide and saw a little frog hopping around. + +Henry said, "Let's kick it away!" + +But Mary said, "No! We want peace. Let's be humble and leave the frog alone." + +The friends nodded and walked away from the slide. As they left, the sound of the frog hopping around filled the playground with peace. +One day, Tom and his dad went to the beach. Tom wanted to make a sandcastle but he couldn't find any sand! Tom saw sticks lying nearby and asked his dad for help. + +Tom's dad picked up one of the sticks and said, "let's get this stick, Tom. It looks rough." + +Tom took the rough stick and started to look for sand. He finally found some near the water. + +Tom started to dig in the sand with the stick. He was getting sand everywhere. + +His dad said, "You have to use the stick gently, Tom. You don't have to press so hard." + +Tom listened to his dad and started to dig slowly. He made a small sandcastle with the stick. + +Tom and his dad smiled at each other and said, "Let's go play in the sandcastle!" +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sue and Pete. Sue was always daring Pete to do foolish things. Today she suggested they race around the clock. Pete thought it looked too hard and knew it would be a foolish thing to do. He tried to say no, but Sue was very persuasive. + +Pete finally agreed and started to run. As expected, he quickly got tired and couldn't keep going. He made it around three quarters of the way and had to give up. Sue, on the other hand, kept going and completed the whole lap. + +When Sue was done she said, "You see Pete, sometimes it's okay to be daring and foolish, but you need to learn when to stop. If you keep going when you're tired you're only going to make yourself more tired - and that's not a good thing." + +Pete nodded and promised he wouldn't dare to do such a foolish thing again. He was happy to learn that it was okay to be daring, as long as it was done in moderation. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a fragile piano that he liked to play. + +One day, Tim was teaching himself how to play a song on the piano. He practiced and practiced, until he had it perfect. + +"Do you like it?" Tim asked his mom, who was watching him practice. + +"It's lovely," his mom said with a smile. + +But then, Tim tried a different song, and it didn't sound so good. He quit playing and put his hands in his lap. + +"It's ok," said his mom. "Even if it's not perfect, practice makes it better. Try it again." + +But Tim was so frustrated that he just wanted to quit. He shook his head, pounded his fists on the piano, and shouted, "No!" + +His mom put a hand on his shoulder and said, "It's ok to be frustrated. But don't quit. Keep trying and you can make it sound perfect." + +So, Tim took a deep breath, kept trying and eventually was able to play the song properly. He was so proud of himself! + +The end. +Once there was a brown bear who lived in a cozy cave in the woods. He had lots of friends, and surrounded himself with laughter and fun. + +One day, the bear went looking for a snack. He saw a big jar of honey in a tree. He wanted the honey, so he used his strong muscles to reach the jar. But it was too high for the bear to climb. + +He sat in frustration for a few minutes, until his friends came to help. They knew the big honey jar was just out of reach, so they asked another animal for help. + +"Where do you think we can find someone to supply us with honey?" the bear said. + +They decided to ask a squirrel, since squirrels are good at climbing and getting into small places. The bear and his friends searched until they found a wise old brown squirrel. + +"Squirrel!" the bear asked, "Do you know where we can get some honey?" + +The squirrel nodded. "Yes, I know a place with lots of sweet honey. I will supply you with what you need if you let me join your group." + +The bear was so happy that he could get the honey, he agreed to let the squirrel join them. + +Together, they went back to the tree where the honey was located. With the help of the bear's strong muscles and the squirrel's agility, the honey was soon collected. + +The bear +Once there was a little girl called Sarah who wanted to play with her friend. Her friend had a toy that Sarah wanted to borrow, so her friend agreed to lend it to her. + +Sarah was so excited and decided to take the toy home, but after 10 minutes she was back again! It was very hot outside and the toy was too hot to touch. + +So Sarah asked her friend if she could lend her an umbrella to keep her cool while she played with the toy. Her friend said yes and gave Sarah an umbrella. Sarah thanked her friend and they went to play together. + +Finally they finished playing and Sarah returned the toy, the umbrella and the minute of fun they had shared together! +Once there was a wise old troll who lived in a deep, wild forest. He lived in a small but cosy cave surrounded by animals and trees. + +One day, the old troll went for a walk in the forest. As he was walking, he stumbled upon a small fox cub who was snuffling and snorting in search of food. The old troll sighed and knew he had to help the fox. + +Gently, he picked up the tiny cub and asked it, "What are you doing here, little one?" The fox replied with a squeak. The old troll chuckled and replied, "Let me take you someplace safe, where you can find something to eat." + +So the old troll carefully took the fox back to his cave and found it some food. The fox thanked the old troll and silently crept back into the wild forest. Suddenly, the old troll couldn't help but sigh – he had done something wise. +David got out of bed one morning and went to the kitchen to eat his breakfast. He was happy to see some toast on the counter and he quickly took a bite. The crunch of the toast was so yummy! After a few more bites, he put the toast down and decided to do something else. + +He had a toy cell phone and he decided to turn it on. He liked to pretend that he was talking on the phone. The phone was making beeping sounds so he was very excited. After a few minutes he decided to turn the phone off and go outside. + +He wanted to go out to the backyard and play with his friends. It was easy to open the gate and he quickly went outside. There were lots of things to do in the backyard. He could play tag, hide and seek and ride his scooter. After a few minutes he noticed something strange on the grass. + +It was a Toast Launcher! He had never seen one before and he was so curious to try it out. He pushed the button and the Toast Launcher began to work. He was so excited to see that the toast that he had eaten earlier was now being launched into the sky! He kept pushing the button because it was so easy and he had lots of fun. + +It was a great morning for David as he enjoyed the launch of his toast. It was a fun surprise that David never would have expected at breakfast. +Dan's mom and dad had to take Dan on a special trip. First, they had to raise his passport, which was a special piece of paper with Dan's picture on it. Then they loaded their car with suitcases and drove off. + +The trip was long, but the family could see lots of interesting things. They crossed over the ocean and drove for much longer, until finally they reached their destination. + +At last, they arrived at a fair. They could see lots of rides and games that they could do together. Dan's eyes got wide with excitement. He wanted to go on the carousel, the ferris wheel, and even the rollercoaster! Mom and Dad laughed and said, "Let's get started!" + +They raised their passports at the entrance and spent the whole day having fun. The fair was filled with laughter and smiles, and before they knew it, it was time to go home. Dan dozed off in the car, tired from his day at the fair. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Sammy. He was three years old and very clumsy. He loved to wear his new vest. Every day he would demand to wear it so he could look smart. One day, Sammy put his vest on and ran outside to play. Suddenly, he tripped and his vest flew up into a tall tree. Sammy started to cry because he wanted wear his vest. + +"Help!" he shouted. + +A kind old man from next door heard Sammy shouting and came to help. He put on some thick gloves and climbed the tall tree. + +"Don't worry. I'll get the vest down for you," the man said and although it took some time, he eventually managed to get it down and gave it back to Sammy. + +Sammy thanked the man many times and scurried back home, carefully carrying his vest so he wouldn't drop it again. Above all, Sammy was very, very happy. +Tommy was a very obedient little boy. He always listened to his parents and followed all the rules. One day, his parents took him to the zoo. Tommy was so excited because he had never been there before. + +At the zoo, he saw many animals. He saw monkeys, tigers and giraffes. One animal really caught his eye; it was an alligator. Tommy walked up to the glass enclosure and admired the alligator. He thought it was the most interesting animal he had ever seen. + +The alligator looked back at Tommy and he smiled. He waved and the alligator waved back. Tommy laughed and was so very happy. + +Tommy and the alligator looked at each other for a few more moments before his parents said it was time to go. As he walked away, Tommy looked back to admire the alligator one last time. +One day, a mom and her little girl went into the kitchen. They saw something strange. The mop was broken. Mom was sad. She wanted to fix it. + +The little girl wanted to help. She looked around and saw a new mop. They went to the store to get it. + +At the store, they met a friendly man. He was very helpful. He showed them a brand new mop. Little girl smiled and was very happy. + +Mom bought a new mop and the man said goodbye. When they got to the house, the little girl helped her mom fix the broken mop. Now it was as good as new. + +Mom and the little girl were proud of what they had done. They had met a nice man and fixed a broken mop. The house was shining again. +One day, on a bright blue sky, a little boy named Jack was walking in a park. He saw a beautiful flower with yellow petals and a white center that was ready to bloom. He wanted to help the flower bloom, so he asked his mother if he could give it some rain. + +His mother smiled and said, "Yes, Jack. You can use this cup to get some water from the river and give it to the flower." + +Jack eagerly ran to the river with his cup. He filled it up with river water and took it back to the flower. He carefully poured the water onto the flower and then stepped back to admire his work. + +To their surprise, the flower started to bloom right away! It spread its yellow petals and its deep blue center shined in the bright sunlight. + +Jack and his mother were delighted and they celebrated by having a picnic in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Carol. She was playing in her yard one day when she saw something incredible – a deep blue pool! She wanted to dive in, but she felt a bit scared. She went up to her Mom and asked if she could jump in. Mom said, “Yes, but be careful.†+ +Carol took a deep breath and jumped into the pool. The water was cold, but it was so wonderful! She swam around and around, feeling as if she was flying. + +When she was done, she decided to take a photo. Carol jumped up onto the edge of the pool and held her phone out. She took a deep breath and pushed the button. The flash lit up the pool and the photo was perfect. + +Carol felt so happy! She jumped back in the pool and waved goodbye to her Mom. “Bye, Mom! I’m going on a deep dive!†she shouted. Then she dove deep into the pool and swam away. +Once upon a time there was a three year old boy called Billy. He loved to play pretend. One day he was pretending he was an old fisherman, casting out his fishing line from the edge of the lake. Then suddenly, he spotted something glinting in the water. It looked like a penny. + +Billy was so excited. He quickly picked up the penny, looked at it and said, "This is my lucky penny!" He was so proud of it. + +Billy's mom was watching him from the shore. She said, "Billy, why don't you put your lucky penny in your pocket so you don't lose it?" + +Billy smiled at his mom and said, "Ok, mom!" He carefully put the old penny in his pocket. From that day onwards, he always kept it with him wherever he went. + +Billy was always sure that the penny brought him luck and made sure not to forget it. He still has it to this day, more than five years later. +Pete and Mom were walking in the park. Pete felt happy and hugged Mom. + +Pete: "Mom, I want a collar!" + +Mom: "That's a great idea! Let's go to the store." + +At the store, Pete picked out a regular collar. It was blue with white stars. Pete was so excited and hugged Mom again. + +Pete: "Can I wear it now?" + +Mom: "Of course! Let's go home and put it on your neck." + +When they got home, Pete quickly put on the collar and showed it off to Mom. Mom smiled and hugged Pete. + +Mom: "You look very handsome in your new collar!" + +Pete smiled and hugged Mom back. He was so happy to have a regular collar! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. He was only three years old, but he was a brave and curious boy. One day, he was in the forest looking for something special. Suddenly, he found a symbol on the ground. + +"Wow!" he said, "What is this?" + +He picked up the symbol and it was very hard. He tried to put it in his bag to take it home, so he could show it to his mom. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud thunder. He looked up and saw a dark, scary storm coming. He was afraid, but he was determined to take the symbol with him. He ran as fast as he could and reached his house just in time, before the storm came. + +But, sadly the symbol was too hard and he didn't put it in his bag in time. The storm came and the symbol was destroyed. Bob was very sad and started to cry. He wished he had taken the symbol with him earlier. +Yesterday, Sally went on a very special travel. She went to the most charming place in the world- the park! It was filled with so many exciting things to see and do. + +Sally ran around, jumping and playing in the grass. She watched the ducks in the pond and ran through the gorgeous flower garden. Every single spot was beautiful and charming. + +Next, Sally traveled up the big tall slide. All the way at the top, she could see the entire park which was the best part. She shouted with joy and laughed over how much fun she was having. + +Finally, it was time for Sally to go home. She was sad to leave the park, but she was so happy with all the wonderful things she had done yesterday. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. She was three years old and liked to giggle and smile. One day Ella went to the park with her mom. When they arrived, they saw a big lamp. It was pink and so shiny. + +Ella wanted to touch the lamp, but her mom told her not to. "But why can't I touch it mommy?" Ella asked, but her mom just laughed. + +Then, Ella saw two boys near the lamp. They were laughing and pointing at her. "Hey look! That girl wants to touch the lamp!" one of them said. Ella just looked at them and smiled. + +The boys started to tease Ella and her mom. Ella felt scared and started to cry, but then her mom said something that made her feel better. "Don't worry, Ella. Those boys are just being silly. It's easy to ignore them," her mom said. + +Ella smiled and the tears went away. She walked away from the boys and the lamp and they never teased her again. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl who was very brave and strong. One day, she saw a big box, and her curiosity made her open it. Inside the box, she found a strange weight. She tried to carry it, but it was too heavy and she suffered. + +The little girl asked her parents for help, but they couldn't do it either. In the end, the little girl decided to put all her strength and courage together and try to carry the weight. It was so difficult but she refused to give up. She kept lifting the weight up and down until finally, she could do it! + +The little girl felt so proud of herself and she smiled. From that day on, she never gave up when things got difficult and she was the strongest girl in the world! +Steve had a wonderful hat. It was blue and playful. It had sparkles and was his favorite thing to wear. +One day, Steve was playing outside and he forgot to take off his hat. He started running and the hat slipped right off his head. +Steve was so sad. He chased after the hat, but it just kept slipping away. No matter how fast he tried to go, the hat kept on slipping away. +Eventually, Steve got too far away and he could not find his hat. He had to go home without it and he was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a normal girl named Lucy. She had a toy guitar that she loved to play with. + +One day, Lucy's dad said to her, "Let's go for a drive." Lucy was so excited and hopped into the car with her guitar. + +When they arrived at their destination, Lucy was surprised to see a big guitar store! She ran to the store, but her dad told her, "Sorry Lucy, today we are just looking. We can't buy anything." + +Lucy was feeling sad. She looked at all the colorful guitars and wanted one so badly. She said to herself, "I miss my old guitar." + +Suddenly, a kind voice said, "What's wrong?" Lucy looked up and saw a man. The man said, "I can help you find what you are looking for!" + +Lucy was thrilled! The man took her to the back of the store and showed her a beautiful pink guitar. He said, "It's yours, little one!" + +Lucy hugged the man and said, "Thank you!" She was so happy and went home with her new guitar. From that day on, she never missed her old one again! +Once upon a time there was a famous girl. Her name was Linda and everyone wanted to play with her. + +Linda wanted to explore the world so she decided to start traveling. She asked her parents for a case, so she could put all her stuff in it. + +Her mom and dad gave her the case and said, "You need to pay us back once you have all your money." + +But Linda didn't pay the money back. She kept exploring, visiting different countries and learning new things. + +One day, Linda was walking around a city and she was stopped by a police officer. The police officer said, "You didn't pay for the case. You need to pay now or you're going to jail!" + +Linda was very scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to explain that she still needed that money to keep travelling but the policeman didn't listen. He said, "No excuses! Pay now or you're going to jail!" + +So Linda had to pay the money or else she would be sent to jail. But she didn't have any money left so she was taken to the jail. + +The famous girl had to spend many days in jail and she never got to finish exploring. The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a rabbit and a deer, who were playing in a meadow. Suddenly it started to rain, and the rabbit said to the deer, "We better go home before we get soaked!" So they set off. + +Along the way, the rabbit noticed a big muddy wall. He suggested to the deer that they should wipe it clean. But the deer thought it would be too difficult. + +"Why should we wipe the wall? There's nothing special about it," said the deer. + +"It's true that it won't be easy, but when we're finished it will make the world a better place!" replied the rabbit. + +The deer thought about it for a moment and agreed. Together they started to wipe the wall and after some determined scrubbing, the wall started to shine. + +The moral of this story is that what's difficult is worth doing. Even small actions can make the world better! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Annie. Annie liked to wipe the windows of her house and stack the books in the cupboard. + +Today she wanted to do something different. She asked her mum, "Can I go outside and play?". + +Her mum smiled and said, "Yes, go outside and play". + +So Annie went out and started to wipe the tree and the grass. She even wiped the clouds in the sky. Annie kept wiping until she was tired. + +Then Annie looked up and saw a stack of hay bales. She decided to make a bed out of the hay bales and lay down. + +Annie quickly fell asleep. She dreamt of wiping the stars and stacking the moon and sun. + +When she awoke, she felt refreshed. Annie thanked her mum for letting her go outside and play. + +Mum said, “Anytime Annie, you can go outside and play whenever you want.†+ +Annie smiled and felt happy. +George was a happy kid. He always woke up in the morning feeling glad. He liked to show his mom and dad the things he could do. + +One day his mom and dad showed him something special. They said it was time to go to the park. He put on his shoes and went outside with them. + +When they arrived at the park there were lots of kids running around. His mom and dad showed him how to play hide and seek. He had lots of fun! + +The day went by very quickly and soon it was noon. His mom and dad showed him the way home. He was glad that he took the time to play with his mom and dad. +Once there was a little girl, named Nora. She was three years old and liked to explore the world around her. One day, Nora found an interesting lock. It was bright and had many colors. She said to herself, "I must find a way to open this lock!" + +Nora went all around town in search of a key. She asked everyone she could, but none of them had the right key. Just as she was about to give up, Nora bumped into a kind man. He said, "I think I can help you. I can supply you with a key if you want." + +Nora was excited! She said, “Yes, please! I need a key.†The kind man gave Nora the key she needed. She put it in the lock and it opened! Nora was so excited about her useful new key. + +Now, Nora's friends always ask her for her useful lock. She is happy to have helped them open their own locks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. She was three years old and loved to play in the park. + +One day, Jill decided to have a go at jogging around the park. She started off quite fast, but soon got very tired. She was so weak that she couldn’t take another step. + +Suddenly, an old man walking by stopped to watch her. He noticed how weak she was and guessed that she was trying to jog on an empty stomach. He encouraged her to eat something before continuing. + +So Jill went home, had some snacks and came back with more energy. This time, she managed to jog around the park three times before getting tired. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to have something to eat before you start doing something difficult. Otherwise, you may not have the energy to finish. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who lived in the forest. Bunny had been feeling very sad and alone lately and he wanted to be happy again. + +One day, he ventured out of the forest and came to a place that was very different from his home. He saw that the grass was green and there were trees and flowers everywhere! This place was an oasis! + +The bunny had never seen anything so beautiful in his life. He knew that this was the place to make him happy. He decided to stay there. + +But his new friends weren't so sure. They told him that they didn't think an outsider should be allowed to live in their oasis. The bunny was scared, he didn't know what to do. + +Finally, he asked his new friends to try and accept him. He told them that he just wanted to be happy and join them. After a while, his new friends decided to give him a chance. + +They accepted the bunny and the oasis was suddenly the happiest place in the forest! Everyone was happy there, living and playing together. + +This story teaches us that sometimes we should be open to accepting those who are different from us. Only then, can we find true happiness. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. He loved going for walks and exploring outside. Today he decided to go for a walk in the park. + +Bob carried a big stick with him, as he liked to pretend it was a spaceship to explore space. He waved it around and made shooting noises as he walked. + +Suddenly, he heard something cry. He looked around and realised it was coming from a sad animal in a corner of the park. It was a little puppy, all alone and scared. + +Bob was very kind and he picked up the puppy and carried it in his arms. He made it feel safe and looked after it. He put the puppy in his pocket and carried it home. + +Bob was happy to have a pet. The puppy wasn't so sad anymore and they became very good friends. From then on, Bob and his puppy would go on regular walks and explore space together. +Once upon a time, there was a pig called Bob. Bob was very dirty, and he often rolled in the mud. One day, Bob decided that he wanted to become clean, so he went to the river and jumped in. + +When he came out, Bob felt very refreshed, but he was sad because he now looked cleaner than ever before. He looked at himself in the river, and he regretted his decision. + +However, a little girl saw what had happened and ran to Bob. She said to him, "Do not worry, Bob! I can help you get dirty again." She gave Bob a big hug, and soon he was covered in dirt. + +Bob was happy. He thanked the little girl, and he never regretted his decision again. He lived happily ever after in the mud, playing with his friends. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Allie. Allie was only three years old and she loved playing with her cat and going to the park. But one day Allie got really sick and started to suffer. She had a very high fever and couldn't do all the things she used to do. + +Her mom was very worried about her and decided to take her to the doctor. But even after the doctor prescribed her medicine, her sickness wouldn't go away. Every day she felt more and more heavy and tired. + +One day when Allie was feeling very weak and sad, her mom decided to cheer her up by giving her a special surprise. She took out some heavy makeup and told Allie to put it on. At first Allie felt a little scared but then she smiled. The makeup was colourful and sparkly and it made her feel so much better. + +And after that day, Allie started to feel better and better everyday. She was able to do the things she used to do before she was sick and she was very happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a kind penguin who was strolling along the beach. He saw another penguin, and stopped to stare. + +The other penguin asked, "Why are you staring at me?" + +The kind penguin replied, "I was just wondering why you are so far away from the others." + +The other penguin thought for a minute and then said, "I was feeling lonely, so I decided to come here. But now that I'm here, I don't want to leave." + +The kind penguin smiled and said, "I am lonely too. Would you like to be friends?" + +The other penguin smiled back and said, "Yes, that would be great!" + +The two penguins became very good friends, and spent each day together. They laughed and played, and enjoyed being kind to each other. +Eric was a very cheerful boy who was three years old. He always liked to perform for his family and friends. + +Today, Eric was particularly excited because he had a new mug he wanted to show everyone. He was sure it was going to make them all smile. + +Eric yelled to his mom with a big grin on his face, "Mommy, look at my new mug!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's very nice Eric, I'm sure they'll all love it. Now go show it to your friends." + +So Eric ran off to perform with his new mug. He ran around and showed each one of his friends how cool it was, but nobody seemed to find it as exciting as he did. + +Finally, Eric got so sad that he dropped the mug on the ground. It broke into pieces and the cheerfulness had disappeared from Eric's face. + +Everyone was shocked and sad, but none of them could fix Eric's mug. All they could do was clean up the broken pieces and leave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to be a fireman when she grew up. She wanted to help people with her heroic heart. Her mom was proud of her and said, "That would be a great job!" + +One night the little girl had to go to bed early. She was tired so she rested her head on her pillow. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. She went to the window to look. She saw a fireman running to a house. He was wearing a big, red hat and carrying a hose in his hands! + +The little girl wanted to be like a fireman. She went downstairs and asked her mom, "Where can I buy a cheap fireman hat?" + +Her mom thought for a second, then said, "There is a store that sells cheap fireman hats near the park. Let's go there tomorrow." + +The next day, the little girl got her fireman hat. She was so happy and excited! She put it on right away and started playing, pretending to be a real fireman! + +The little girl went to bed early every night, and always rested her head on her pillow. Every night she dreamed of being a brave fireman, helping people and making them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a beef. He was big and strong. He said, "I'm the biggest beef in the world!" He was very proud of himself. + +One day, a dog came by and said, "You are not so big, beef. I am much stronger than you!" The beef was scared. He said, "Please leave me alone!" But the dog didn't listen. + +The dog chased the beef all around. The beef was so scared. He ran and ran, but the dog was still chasing him. Finally, the beef came to the edge of a cliff. The beef couldn't run any more. + +The dog said, "Ha! I have caught you, now!" The poor beef looked down and saw that the cliff was very high. He was so scared, he closed his eyes. Then he fell down, down, down into the deep dark sea. + +The beef never came back up. He was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Milly. Milly really loved pink things and adventures. One day, she was invited to a party. She was so excited and had a funny joke to tell when she arrived. + +But when Milly turned up to the party, she found out it wasn't the same party she had been invited to. In fact, it was a party for a mean girl with a lot of pink things. Milly was so sad that she had been tricked! + +Milly decided to leave the party right away. She felt embarrassed and sad that she was not allowed to tell her funny joke. She wanted to go home and never come back. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish fox. He wanted to play a trick on all the animals in the forest. So he went to the bee hive and struck it. The bee hive was cut open, and all the bees flew out. The animals were very frightened and ran away. + +The fox watched with satisfaction, until he heard a loud buzzing. That's when he discovered the queen bee was still in the hive. She was angry with the fox for being so foolish. She struck the fox with her wings and the fox ran away. + +The animals were very relieved, but still felt silly for being so frightened. They all agreed it was foolish for the fox to think he could outsmart the queen bee. From then onwards, all the animals worked together to protect their home. They never let anything foolish strike them again. +Once there was a clever dancer. She was always happy and could make her friends laugh. + +One day, the clever dancer had a big idea. She said that she wanted to make her friends laugh even more. So she started to dance and make funny faces. Everyone giggled and laughed with her. + +The clever dancer danced and danced. Everyone was having so much fun watching her. Soon, the dancer started to do new moves and even jump in the air. Everyone was so surprised and excited that they laughed even harder. + +The clever dancer was so happy to watch her friends laugh. She loved making them smile. Every day she would come up with new dances and new ways to make them laugh. And every day, everyone was happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to explore the world around her. Every morning, she would go outside and run around the garden and into the fields. She loved discovering new things and pretending she could be anything she wanted. + +One day, she heard a noise coming from behind a big open gate. She went up to it and peered inside. There was a shining mirror inside with a beautiful golden frame. She liked looking at it, so she opened the gate and stepped inside. + +The little girl was so excited, she wasn’t sure what to do first. Suddenly, her reflection in the mirror spoke to her. + +“Hello, my name is Jill. What’s your name?†said the reflection. + +The little girl was surprised. “My name is Sarah!†she said. + +Jill smiled. “It was so nice to meet you Sarah. Now, let’s go explore!†+ +The two of them chatted as they ran around the garden, discovering new things and laughing. The day ended with them both smiling and saying goodbye to each other just before the sun went down. + +The little girl ran back home with a big smile on her face, ready to share her adventure with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He was very important because he had a job to do. His job was to supply hay to the animals. Every day, he filled piles of hay in the barn, so the animals could eat. The animals were so happy to have hay, because it was yummy and it made them strong. The farmer kept supplying hay until all of the animals were full - which was very important. He worked really hard, and the animals appreciated him. He was the most important farmer in the world! +Once there was a poor little girl who lived with her mama in a small house. The girl was sad, for she missed her daddy. + +Mama said, "Your daddy had to leave yesterday. He loved you very much but he had to go." + +The girl asked, "But why did he have to leave? Will he ever come back?" + +Mama shook her head sadly. "No, he won't come back. He had to leave and he's never coming back." + +The girl started to cry. She wished her daddy had stayed and not left. But he had gone, and he was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dolphin. He loved to play in the sea and explore. One day, he went close to the shore, where the water was a bit dirty. + +He saw something shiny in the sand, so he went closer to have a look. It was a big, round ball! He wanted to play with it, so he squeezed the ball with his fins. The ball started to move and a big surprise came out - it was a little fish! + +The dolphin was so happy! He started to swim around with the little fish. He swam fast and the little fish was squeazed by the dolphin's fins. Then they started to play tag in the water - the dolphin chasing the little fish, and the fish dodging away. + +The dolphin and the little fish played for hours until both got tired. They said goodbye and the dolphin went back to start playing in the sea. The dolphin was so happy and the little fish was glad to have a funny new friend! +Once upon a time, there lived a little is girl named Emily. + Emily was just three years old and she loved to explore her house. + +One day, Emily was walking by the living room and saw a strange curtain. She went up to the curtain and touched it. It was a very dirty curtain and she wanted to remove it. + +Emily turned to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I remove this curtain?" Her mom looked surprised and said, "Oh Emily, that curtain is very dirty. Why do you want to remove it?" + +Emily smiled and said, "I don't know, I just like it!" Her mom smiled and said, "Alright, you can remove it, but first use some soap and water to clean it, okay? + +Emily nodded happily and went to get some soap and water to clean the curtain. She scrubbed and scrubbed until the curtain was no longer dirty. + +After Emily had removed the curtain, she decided to hang some beautiful pictures on it. She was very proud of her work and showed it to her mom. Her mom was so happy to see Emily's work! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She was playing in the park with her favorite toy - a little red ball. She loved to throw it as high as she could and watch it fly in the air. But one day something different happened. As she threw the ball, a loud bang startled her. Suddenly, an angry bird flew out of the nearby tree and swooped down to grab the ball! + +Mia gasped in surprise, but she knew that she was not going to let this bird take her ball away. She shouted and waved her arms at the bird until it flew away. But the bird was not going to give up easily. It swooped down again and snatched the ball away! + +Mia chased the bird, shouting and waving her arms. But the bird flew faster and higher, until Mia could no longer see it. She felt very upset and tears fell down her cheeks. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw the bird fly back down to the park. + +When it landed on the ground, it dropped the ball right at Mia's feet. She cried out in joy and quickly grabbed the ball. But when she hugged the ball, she noticed it was hurt. A sharp pencil had pierced the ball and caused it to deflate. Mia was very sad and hugged the ball tightly, knowing her good times of playing had come to an end. +The boy was sad. His aunt had been very compassionate to him and she had come to visit. But the boy had destroyed something important and his aunt had been very mad. + +The boy knew he must do something to make his aunt happy again. So he made her a special present. He used his scissors to cut out hearts and then he drew a picture of them. Then he wrote his aunt a note which said: 'Iâ¤ï¸ U'. + +The aunt was so happy when she saw the present. It made her heart fill with love for her nephew. She hugged him and said: "Thank you for this thoughtful gift. I will always cherish it." + +The boy was so happy that his aunt was no longer mad. He was thankful for her compassion and he knew he'll never destroy anything important again. +Once there was a boy named Jack. Jack was a very smart boy. One day, Jack decided to make soap. He carefully scooped some water into a bowl with his spoon. Then he added some soap and stirred it up. Jack was so excited to see what it would taste like. He scooped some into his mouth and took a bite! Jack was surprised at how it tasted. It was soapy and fresh. He enjoyed the taste and decided to make more soap so that he could eat it again. He was so happy and proud of himself for being so smart. +One day, Joey went to the park on his scooter. He was very enthusiastic to try out his new scooter. + +When he got to the park, he put on his helmet and zipped off down a hill. He zipped around the park, feeling the breeze as he went. + +He then spotted a giant jar of jam. He thought it looked delicious and wanted to get it. He zipped over to the jar and tried to reach it. He couldn't quite get it! + +Suddenly, his dad came over to help him. He stood up tall, grabbed the jar of jam and handed it to Joey. + +Joey was so happy. He thanked his dad and then zipped away, holding the jar of jam. He was ecstatic to share the delicious jam with his family. +One day, there was a pink fish. It lived in the ocean, and it liked to swim. It swam around the blue water, darting in and out of the reefs. But sometimes it felt like it wanted something different. + +One day, it decided to go explore. It swam and swam, until it reached land. The pink fish was so excited! It had never seen land before. It swam around, wondering what this new place was like. + +Finally, the pink fish swam back to the ocean. Now it knew what land was like! It sometimes went back, to explore more and have some fun. But it always returned to the water it knew and loved. +Little Tommy was standing in the kitchen, watching his mom make breakfast. His mom stirred the pan and he could smell the yummy eggs. His mom winked at him and said, "When this is done, we're going to part it out to you and me!" + +Tommy was so excited. He couldn't wait to dig in and eat. But then mom said she had something special for him. She reached for the drawer and opened it, pulling out a spoon, a plate and a funny looking fuzzy cup. + +Mom handed the items to Tommy and said, "Watch what I'm doing, and then you can try. It's a fun game, but it might be a bit messy!" She wiggled the spoon in the pan of eggs and scooped some out onto the plate. + +Tommy watched in excitement and then it was his turn. He grabbed his fuzzy cup and stuck it into the eggs. He held it there, waiting. Then he lifted it out really carefully and, to his surprise, he had two pieces of cooked eggs in his cup. + +Tommy was so happy and proud! He turned to his mom and, with a proud wink, Tommy showed her what he could do. His mom cheered and gave him a hug, excited that Tommy had part-ed the eggs too! +Alice had a dull cage. It was made out of some old wood and it looked quite sad. She wanted to design a cage that would make her pet bird, Jack, happy. So she asked her Daddy, "Can we make the cage nicer?". + +Her dad smiled, and said, "Yes, let's design something better!" + +They went out to the store and found some brightly coloured wood and some new decorations. They brought it home and they worked together to design a new cage. They fixed it up so it was nice and bright and pretty. + +Jack was very happy with his new cage. He sang softly from inside it. Alice and her dad were very proud of their design. They had made something special that made one very happy bird! +Once upon a time there was a mommy who wanted to take her little girl on an exciting train ride. The girl was so happy and excited that she eagerly said, “Let’s go!†The mommy and the little girl went to the train station and got on the train. + +The train zoomed away, taking the mommy and her little girl on the ride. The little girl smiled and felt happy. But then, it began to rain and the rain got heavier and heavier. The mommy was worried and said, "The train will be wet if we stay outside, let's go back." + +The mommy returned to the train station to get the little girl out of the wetness. The little girl was disappointed and said, "I wanted to ride the train." The mommy hugged her little girl tight and said, "Don't worry, we'll go on the train ride again another day." + +The little girl knew that her mommy would keep her promise and she became excited once again. The next day, the mommy and the little girl went back to the train station. This time, the sky was clear and the sun was shining. They got on the train and had a happy train ride. The little girl held on tight and smiled the whole way. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters. One was named Sarah and the other was named Anna. Anna was very naughty. She liked to send Sarah into the cabinet. Every day, Sarah would hide in the cabinet when Anna got mad at her. + +One day, Sarah had enough. She did not want to enter the cabinet anymore! So she told her mom what was happening. Her mom got mad. She told Anna that she couldn't be so naughty. + +Sarah's mom sent Anna to her room. Sarah was happy. She finally got some peace and quiet. + +However, Anna was not happy about being sent to her room. She still wanted to send Sarah into the cabinet. She thought of a way to get back at her sister! + +So Anna sneaked back into the kitchen and hid behind the cabinet door. When Sarah came into the kitchen, Anna jumped out to scare her. Sarah was so surprised that she screamed! + +Anna couldn't help but laugh. She knew she was still being naughty, but it was worth it. Sarah ran away and the sisters never tried to go in the cabinet again! +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit. He wanted to go for a march, but he was not sure where to go. He looked around and noticed a big door, so he decided to enter the door. When he opened it, he was amazed to see a big, colourful march! There were lots of people walking, some with flags and banners. They were singing and dancing and having a great time. The rabbit was so happy to be a part of the march. He smiled and hopped along with the crowd. His heart was filled with joy as he enjoyed the beautiful march. After a while, the march ended and the rabbit went back home, happy and content that he had experienced such a wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved her new dress. It was very special because it was made of velvet. The fabric was so delicate and soft. One day the little girl took her dress outside to show it to her friends. They were so amazed that they wanted to discuss it. They looked at the way it shined in the sunlight, and talked about how beautiful it was. The little girl was so proud of her velvet dress! They talked about it for a long time, until they had to go home. The little girl was so happy that her and her friends had a nice time discussing her velvet dress. +Sam was out for a walk and wanted to spend some time at the park. He was very hungry and wanted something to eat. He saw a lady holding a big and clear sandwich. + +Sam asked her if he could have some of her sandwich. The lady smiled and gave a part to Sam. It was delicious. + +Sam sat down on the grass and spend some time eating his sandwich. He was very happy and continued to spend more time at the park swinging on the swings and playing on the slide. + +He thanked the lady for the sandwich and walked home content with a full belly. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very curious. He found a special knot in the garden under the tall tree. He could not undo the knot, so he just watched and waited. + +The little boy was so still and quiet that soon the knot began to move. Then it suddenly vanished! All he could see was a calm, gentle breeze. + +The little boy was amazed. He looked up at the sky and saw a big bird flying away with the knot in its beak. He was so happy that he started to laugh and skipped around the garden. + +From then on, the little boy would watch the sky every day. He looked for the bird and the knot, but it never came back. After a while, he stopped looking and just enjoyed the calm peace of the garden. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He had a boat and he loved to dive. Whenever he had a chance, he would take his boat out to the sea and dive into the cool waters. + +One day, he went out on the boat and took his magazine with him. He sat down in the boat and started to read. Suddenly, he heard a splash in the water. + +The man looked up and saw a little girl, splashing around in the water. The man was surprised, and asked the girl: "What are you doing in the water?" + +The girl said: "I'm diving! Isn't it fun?" + +The man said: "Yes, it is. But you have to be careful." + +The little girl nodded and said: "I will! Thanks for the advice." She continued to dive until she got tired, then went back to the boat with the rich man. They both enjoyed the adventure and went on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a small and curious girl named Mia. She loved to explore, and one day she decided to take a walk around the park with her uncle. As they walked, they spotted something very peculiar. In a nearby bush, they saw something yellow. + +“What is it, Uncle?†asked Mia. + +Uncle smiled and said, “Let’s go and examine it.†+ +Mia and her uncle walked over to the bush and carefully examined the yellow thing. When they looked closely, they realized it was a small yellow bird! + +Mia reached out her hand and the bird familarly hopped onto it. + +“Oh wow,†exclaimed Mia. + +“What a special find,†agreed her uncle. + +Mia and her uncle said goodbye to the yellow bird, and continued on with their walk. Mia learned, thanks to her uncle, that sometimes it is best to take the time to examine the small, yellow things in life. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was walking in the woods. She was having the best day ever until she noticed a hill. She was scared of it because it looked terrible. She knew she needed to go over it, but she really hated hills. + +Suddenly she heard a voice. It was a friendly voice that said "Don't worry, I'm here to help you go over the hill!" The girl was so happy and thankful for the help. She trusted the voice and followed it. + +The voice guided her and together they walked to the top of the hill. But the girl was so scared, she thought the hill was too big. She was about to give up when the voice said: "You just have to take one step at a time up the hill and you'll get there." + +The girl followed the voice's advice and eventually made it to the top of the hill. She was so happy and relieved that she had made it. She was surprised to see that at the top of the hill, there was a fantastic view of the woods! She had never seen such a beautiful sight and forgot all about her terrible fear of hills. +Once there was a girl who felt restless. She stepped out of her house and into the garden. + +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. She stepped towards a big patch of grass and saw something glistening in the ground. + +She bend down and scooped up some dirt with her hands. Inside she found some sparkling rocks - they were hers! She put them in her pocket and smiled. + +She kept stepping around the garden, looking for more treasures. She found interesting twigs, big stones, and even a bug! She put all of her finds in her pocket and went back home with a smile. + +Her treasures were now all hers! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old and loved to explore the planet. One day, she decided to finish her mission. + +"I'm so excited," said Jane with a big smile on her face. + +She searched and searched until she eventually came across a big rock. she touched it and found out it was a secret door. As soon as she opened it, all her dreams came true. + +Inside, there was a magical door that could take her to a different planet. Jane knew that this was her chance to become successful. + +Jane jumped onto the door, and as soon as she opened it, she felt an amazing power. She was filled with joy as she flew through the sky. + +Finally, Jane arrived at a beautiful planet. She finished her mission, and was confident that she had been successful! +Once upon a time, there was a mother and her son walking down the street. The mother glanced at some people getting onto a big, long subway. +"Look!" the mother said to her son, pointing to the subway, "Let's go! It will be fun!" +The little boy grinned and ran up to the subway. His mother followed close behind. +The mother paid for their tickets and they both stepped onto the subway. The little boy was so excited - it was the first time he had been on a subway. +As the subway began to move, the little boy held onto his mother. She smiled and showed him some of the colorful buildings they passed by. +"Look! We just passed the lucky red building!" she shouted over the noise of the subway. The little boy was so happy to be there, and to see all these new things. +When they reached the end of their journey, the mother and son said goodbye to the subway and stepped off. The little boy felt so lucky to be able to share this new experience with his mom. +Once upon a time there was a bridge. It was neat and tidy. Every day people crossed the bridge and the bridge held strong. + +One day, the bridge started to shrink! It got smaller and smaller until it was very tiny. Everyone was scared because they could no longer cross the bridge. + +The people asked a big giant to help them. The giant laughed and said, "I can make the bridge big again!" The giant waved his giant hands, and the bridge began to grow and grow. + +Soon, the bridge was back to normal! Everyone was so happy that they cheered and clapped. Now, people could once again cross the bridge and it remained tidy. +Once upon a time there was a blue line. It ran around the outside of the park. One day, a small boy arrived at the park to see the blue line. + +The little boy asked his mom to permit him to go and explore the blue line. His mom agreed. + +The little boy ran around the park, following the blue line. He looked left, right, up and down to see where it led him. + +The little boy discovered a pond at the end of the blue line. The pond was full of ducks swimming around and around the pond. The little boy wanted to go closer to the ducks, but his mom said it was too far. + +So the little boy followed the blue line back around the park. In the end, his mom was happy he stayed within the permit. +Once upon a time there were three frogs who all lived together in a big pond. Each frog had a different number; one was number 4, one was number 5, and one was number 6. + +One day, number 4 frog started to feel sad because he didn't feel like he belonged in the pond. He wanted to be like the other frogs. + +He asked number 5 frog, “Do I belong here?†Number 5 frog said, “Of course you do! We all belong here together.†+ +Then number 6 frog said, “Let's find a way to show number 4 frog how much we all belong here.†So the three frogs each took a hop over to the nearby pond and found some delicious lily pads for everyone. + +The three frogs shared the tasty lily pads and enjoyed being together. Number 4 frog didn't feel so sad anymore, because he knew that he belonged in the pond, just like the other frogs. This taught all of the frogs a valuable lesson; when we share and take care of each other, we all belong. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three and she liked to collect things. One day Lucy went to a meeting with her mom and dad. The people at the meeting were very serious and Lucy felt scared. + +When they got there, the people at the meeting asked Lucy to collect the chairs and move them into a circle. Lucy was a bit shy, but she was brave and she collected the chairs and moved them. + +The people were happy with her and thanked her for making a circle with the chairs. They were all so serious, but they smiled at Lucy when they saw how hard she was working. + +At the end of the meeting, they rewarded Lucy with many more things to collect. She was so excited and she collected them all and looked after them so carefully. + +The end. +Once there was a beach. On this beach there was soft and mild sand. On this sand, two children wanted to play a game. They parted the sand carefully, using little shovels. + +The children had fun playing for a long time on the beach. They built sand houses, sand towers and sand castles. They buried one another in the sand and even had a sand fight. + +When they were finished playing, they cleaned up their sand mess. They put all the sand back in its place, so the beach stayed neat and tidy. + +The two friends said goodbye and went home. Meanwhile, the sand stayed still and mild by the shore. +One day, Mama wanted to teach Daisy something new. Mama took Daisy to the beach and said, "I'm going to teach you to surf!" Daisy was excited and clapped her hands. + +Mama showed Daisy how to climb onto the big surfboard. She held Daisy's hand and taught her how to paddle. Soon, Daisy was riding the waves with a big smile on her face. + +Mama was so proud of her! She was very kind and helped Daisy learn to surf. Every time Daisy rode a wave, Mama cheered and applauded. + +Finally, Daisy and Mama had so much fun surfing together. Daisy loved spending time with her Mama and learning something new. It was a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Joe. Joe loved avocado. However, the avocado tree in his garden was not looking so good. It was distant and tired. + +So Joe decided to repair it. He brought some dirt and some water, and he worked so hard to make it better. But he could not repair it. + +Joe was sad. But then he saw something special - an avocado on the tree! It was the most beautiful avocado Joe had ever seen. He carefully picked it, but on the inside it was brown and mushy. He was so disappointed. + +But then Joe realised that he could not repair an avocado tree, just like he could not repair the bad avocado he found. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Ben and Jack. They decided to go to the store to buy something if it was spicy. But when they got to the elevator, it was too full. So, Ben suggested to fold himself up so he could fit inside. He did so and Jack gave him a push. + +At first it was fun. But when the elevator started going down, Ben was squished! It was getting hotter and spicier in there! Jack shouted, "I'm getting out!" and pressed the button. + +The elevator doors opened and Jack ran out while Ben was still crammed inside. He shouted, "Help me!" But nobody heard him and the elevator doors closed. The end. +One day, Sam and his mommy were going for a walk. Sam was excited for it. He was carrying a big box of crayons, eager to color the world around him. + +They started walking and soon came to a big hill. It seemed to be very tall and it was a great challenge for Sam. His mommy encouraged him to try it. She said, “With courage and determination, you can do it!†+ +Sam was full of confidence. He started going up the hill, but it was tougher than he thought. His mommy cheered him on and said, “Don’t surrender, Sam!†+ +Sam kept on trying, but the hill seemed even bigger and more challenging. Every few minutes Sam would say, “I can’t do it. I want to surrender.†But his mommy kept on cheering him on and encouraging him. + +Finally, Sam made it to the top of the hill. His mommy said, “Great job, Sam!†Sam felt so proud and happy. He saw the world around them from the top of the hill and it was beautiful. Sam knew that he could do anything with enough courage and determination. + +Sam pulled out his box of crayons and started drawing a rainbow of colors on the world. He wanted to remember this moment and the feeling of accomplishment forever. +Once upon a time, there was a large block. It was round and tall and red and blue. Bob the bee was a bee who loved blocks. He wanted to play with the block everyday. + +One day, he tried to print the large block with his tiny little wings. He flapped and flapped but he couldn’t get enough lift to print the block. He tried and tried but the block wouldn’t move. + +Bob was about to give up when his friends, Little Bo and Flo, showed up. Little Bo said, "Let's try lifting it together!†So the three bees held hands and tried lifting the block. They counted to three and lifted the block together. Bob was so happy and he said, "We did it!" + +The bees were so proud that they decided to print the block together every day. They now take a break from their busy bee lives, to play with the block together. The Large block had a special place in their hearts! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, a boy and a girl. The boy was sad, because he felt troubled. His best friend wanted to help. She asked him what made him feel this way and he said he was feeling lonely. The girl thought of a plan to cheer him up and provided an idea. She said, "Let's make a pie!" + +"I don't know how to," the boy said quietly. + +"I can show you," the girl said with a big smile. She guided him through the process and soon, the kitchen was full of sweetness and laughter. The boy tried the pie and said, "It's delicious! You've provided my heart with love and joy." + +They both smiled and the boy was no longer troubled. +One sunny day, Mandy and her little brother were riding their tricycles in the street. Mandy was very happy, but her brother was feeling impatient. + +Mandy said: "Let's go a bit faster, Tommy. Look how much fun I'm having!" + +But Tommy said: "I'm not feeling like riding today. I'm too tired." + +Mandy got upset. "Come on, Tommy! We have been riding for only a few minutes. Don't be so impatient!" + +So Tommy got off his tricycle, took a deep breath and said: "Okay, let's go!" + +They continued riding their tricycles in the street. This time, Tommy was riding a little faster. They were both happy and smiling. + +Soon, they reached the end of the street and had to go home. Mandy was sad to leave, but she knew that they would come back again soon. +Once upon a time there was a good boat. One day, a little boy wanted to open the boat. He opened the door and found lots of fun inside. He saw a big wheel and lots of colorful buttons. He pushed the buttons and heard funny noises and songs. He was so excited! He stayed in the boat for hours until it started to get dark. Finally, the boy decided to close the boat and go home. He had had a very good time exploring the boat. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Rachel. Rachel had a big freezer. She liked to polish it all the time. Every day she took her special cloth and ran it over the freezer. She made it shine like a shiny star. + +One day, Rachel decided to make a cold treat. She got some spoiled fruit from the store. She put it in the freezer and shut the door. + +Rachel waited and waited. Finally, after a while, the treat was done. She opened the freezer door and looked inside. It was a delicious frozen treat! She polished the freezer with a smile. + +Rachel had made a favorite treat, just with a simple freezer. She was so proud and happy. She shared the treat with all her family and friends. They were so happy to taste the delicious treat! + +Rachel smiled at her shiny freezer. She knew that it was special and it could create something special. She was so happy and proud that she could polish something else besides just the freezer. +Once there was a playful thumb. He liked to jump and clap his hands. One day the thumb was having so much fun that he shook too hard and then POP, his thumb broke! + +He cried and cried and asked for help but no one seemed to understand. He looked all around for someone who could fix his thumb but he didn't find anyone. + +Finally he had to accept that his thumb was broken and wouldn't be the same ever again. He was very sad, but he wanted to keep being playful so he tried to jump and clap anyway. But it wasn't the same. He had lost his special, playful thumb for good. +Henry was a little boy. He wanted to collect some corn. He saw a large field of corn. He was so excited. He couldn't wait to collect it! + +He started to collect by picking the corn off the stalks. He wanted to collect as many ears as he could. He filled his basket with the corn. He was almost done when he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a large truck coming towards him. + +The truck was coming fast and Henry was scared. He tried to move but the truck was too big and too fast. The truck hit him and Henry was thrown into the cornfield. He was hurt and scared. + +When his mom and dad came to help him, they could only find a basket filled with corn and nobody else. Henry had disappeared. They searched and searched but they never found Henry. + +Henry was gone forever. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very humble. One day the girl had a special thought in her head. She remembered that she could do anything if she tried her best. + +The girl tried her hardest and did lots of things. She learned how to talk nicely. She made lots of toys that she could play with. She was very proud of everything she was doing. + +One day the girl tried really hard to do something new. She could not do it. She felt sad but remembered that it was ok - she could try again next time. + +The girl kept a happy face and never gave up. She kept trying and never stopped learning. She remembered that she could do anything if she kept going. + +The girl kept trying and she was very proud of what she was able to do. She was very humble and kept working hard to make new things. That is how the girl remembered she can do anything if she just tries her best. +John walked down the street. He looked up and saw an elderly lady. She was standing very still and she had a sad look on her face. John stopped and looked at her. The elderly lady looked back at John with a warm smile. She then reached into her pocket and showed him a picture of her family. +John smiled and said hello. The elderly lady was happy to see him and asked if she could give him a hug. John said, "Yes!" +The elderly lady hugged him and said, "It's nice to meet such an special young man". She then gave him a lollipop and said goodbye. +John waved goodbye and walked away down the street, sucking on the lollipop and feeling happy. +Once upon a time, a pretty girl was washing her pill. She was having lots of fun with the bubbles and her big red sponge. + +"What are you doing?" asked a tiny voice behind her. + +The girl turned around and saw a little boy with blonde hair, smiling at her. She smiled back and said, "I'm washing my pill. Want to help?" + +The little boy clapped and said, "Yes please!" + +So the pretty girl showed the little boy how to wash the pill. He carefully scrubbed and swirled with his sponge, making lots of bubbles and giggling with delight. + +When the pill was all clean and sparkly, the little boy said, "That looks so pretty now!" + +The girl smiled and said, "That's right! Now let's dry it off so it can be as pretty and clean as ever." +One day, a cheerful alligator was walking through the woods when she came to a big pond. She saw a turtle swimming in the pond and she decided to follow it. The turtle took the alligator on a wonderful adventure, leading her all around the pond. + +The alligator swam and swam and soon they came to a tall waterfall. The waterfall was so big and loud, the alligator was scared, but the turtle told her it would be ok. + +The turtle led the alligator up the waterfall and they landed in a beautiful, calm lake. The alligator had never seen anything so grand before and she was so happy! + +The turtle then guided the alligator back to the pond and said goodbye. The alligator was sad to say goodbye but she was also cheerful because she had had such a wonderful adventure. +Debbie was a three year old girl who lived with her family. One day, when she was out exploring in the garden, she noticed a dove. She felt very excited and tried to carry it in her hands. She ran up to her dad with the dove, but her dad was frustrated. + +"No, Debbie," he said. "You can't keep the dove. You have to let it go so it can fly away." Debbie was sad, but she understood. She loved birds and she wanted the dove to be happy. + +She went to the garden with her dad and opened her hands. The dove flew away, and Debbie waved goodbye with a smile. She enjoyed her time with the dove, even though she couldn't carry it. She then went off to explore the garden some more. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play. She had a ball of yarn that she held in her hand as she skipped and ran around. She looked up into the cold sky and noticed the white clouds running fast. She wanted to run as fast as the clouds, so she bounced around the field like a little bunny. Holding the yarn in her hands she raced the clouds and smiled as she ran. Before long the sun came out and it was no longer cold. The little girl laughed and ran faster and faster with the yarn in her hand. As she ran the yarn unraveled a bit at a time, like a long ribbon of color. Eventually the little girl got very tired and stopped running. She looked at her hand and it was empty. The yarn had all been used up and she smiled. She had fun running with the yarn! +Once upon a time there was a nosy little girl called Mia. She was three years old and loved dressing in pretty clothes. One day Mia decided to take a nap in her room. + +Mia's mother came into the room to check on her. "Mia, are you asleep?" she asked. Mia opened one eye and smiled. "Yes, mummy," she replied. + +Mia's mother went away again, but not before Mia saw her looking around the room while she thought Mia was asleep. She knew her mother was being nosy. She closed her eyes and smiled. + +Soon enough Mia got dressed and went outside to play. Time flew by and Mia had lots of fun running around outside. + +When she went back inside an hour later, she saw her mother looking around her room again. She knew her mother was being nosy and giggled to herself. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She was 3 years old and loved to play outside, especially in the park. Her favorite time of day was when the sun had gone down and it was time to have dinner. + +One day, Molly was in the park playing with her guitar. She loved strumming the strings and playing her songs. As the sun dipped low in the sky, Molly started to pack up her things. Suddenly she heard a loud noise, and then she saw water spraying out of the fountain in the park! Molly smiled and danced around the fountain, feeling the water on her face and sparkling in the sunshine. + +Molly's mom was so grateful to see her daughter having so much fun. She said “Molly, thank you for playing so happily in the park today. Let's go home now and get dinner ready.†+ +Molly happily picked up her guitar, smiled at the fountain, and skipped all the way home with her mom. +Once there was a little girl. She really wanted to try new things. One day she tried sauce for the first time. It was a little spicy but she liked it. + +Later, when she went in her backyard, she found a peaceful spot. She sat there and decided to try a bit of the sauce on a cracker. She really liked it. She thought about how it was nice to try new things and experience peaceful moments in her backyard. + +From then on she would try a bit of sauce from time to time. She liked it because she felt brave and it made her happy. The little girl found that trying new things in her peaceful backyard was a great way to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a family of three who had fun playing games together. They liked to organize their games, so that everyone had their fair share of fun. One day, it got very cold outside, so the family decided to stay at home to organize a game together. + +The family set up the game and got started. All the family members had a great time taking turns and playing together. Soon, the game was over and the family felt satisfied. They had a blast and organized a great game despite the cold weather. From that day on, the family kept organizing games together whenever it was cold outside. They all had lots of fun together! +Once upon a time there was an honest little girl. She was only three years old. Every night, she liked to rock on her mattress before going to sleep. + +The little girl's mother would often come to her room and watch her rock on her mattress before saying goodnight. + +One night, her mom said, "Why do you like to rock on your mattress before bed, sweetie?" + +The little girl said, "It helps me feel better and makes me feel safe and happy." + +Her mother smiled and said, "That's so honest of you. I'm glad you like to rock on your mattress before bed." + +So every night the little girl would rock on her mattress before going to sleep, and every night she felt happier and safer. +Once there was a little bird who was very intelligent. He wanted to make a big splash. So he decided to go on a special trail. On the way, he saw some mud and wanted to fly through it. That would make him look cool! + +The bird flew through the mud, but when he got out, he was all mucky and dirty. He tried to clean himself, but he had gotten himself too muddy. Just then, he saw a river nearby. He had an idea- if he could just wash himself in the river it would make him clean again! + +The bird flew to the river and started to wash himself in the water. It worked! He was all clean and sparkly again. The moral of this story is that with intelligence and some hard work, anything can be accomplished. So if you are ever in a sticky situation, remember you can always make a splash if you just think outside the box! +Once there was a girl who had a really special skirt. She loved it very much. One day, she decided to take it out for a walk. + +As she was walking, she heard someone say: "be careful, that's a dangerous place!". The girl didn't know what the person meant. She looked around, but couldn't find anyone. + +The girl kept walking, with her skirt fluttering all around her. Suddenly, she noticed something moving on the ground. It was a big, scary snake! + +The girl got very scared and screamed. Then the same voice said again: "be careful, that's a dangerous place!". Knowing it must be the same person, the girl looked around and saw a man. He pointed at the snake and said: "be careful, that snake could be dangerous!" + +The girl was so relieved. She thanked the man, then carefully walked around the snake. She was very happy that the man had warned her of the danger. + +The girl kept walking, and was careful to pay attention to her surroundings. She knew that if she was careful, she could stay safe and enjoy her special skirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annie. She was three years old and had lots of muscles. She was also very curious, always asking questions. + +One day, Annie was out in the park with her mom. It was a sunny day and they were watching a monkey in a tree. + +Annie asked her mom, "Why is the monkey so hairy?" Her mom answered, "Monkeys have lots of hair to keep them warm in the winter and to protect them from the sun in the summer." + +Annie thought about this for a moment and then asked, "Does it tickle when they brush it?" Her mom smiled, "I don't know, why don't you go ask the monkey?" + +Annie thought about this and then slowly walked up to the monkey. She looked up at him and said in a soft, friendly voice, "Does it tickle when you brush your hair?" The monkey looked down at her and then slowly nodded. The two of them smiled and waved goodbye. + +Annie went back to her mom with a big smile on her face. She proudly said, "The monkey said yes!" +Mia and Tim were very excited. Today was a special day. They were going to celebrate! Mia and Tim were visiting Grandma and Grandpa in the countryside. Grandma took them outside to celebrate. + +Mia and Tim saw a lot of birds flying around in the sky. They were very friendly birds. The birds flew around, singing and playing. Mia and Tim clapped and cheered as they watched the birds. + +As they watched the birds, they saw something even more special in the sky. It was a rainbow! Grandma said it was time to celebrate and they all laughed. + +Mia and Tim celebrated with Grandma and Grandpa. They all sang and danced together. The friendly birds flew up and down, joining in the celebration. Mia and Tim had the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Alice and Tom. They wanted to have an adventure, so they decided to go sailing. Tom grabbed a tape and made a cute sailboat. They placed it in a pond and they both hopped in. The sail was billowing in the wind and they were ready to go! Alice and Tom held onto their boat and sailed around the pond. They explored the shore and laughed in the sunshine. They had so much fun, they wanted to go sailing again. +Timmy was a 3 year old boy who loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day he was playing with some friends and saw a hat on the ground. He picked it up and was proud to show his friends. + +His friends said, "Wow, can we try it on?" + +Timmy nodded and passed the hat around for everyone to put on. He was a generous boy. + +When everyone was done, the hat was dirty. Timmy knew it needed to be washed. He asked his friends if they knew how to do it. + +One of his friends said, "I know! We can put it in the sink and turn the tap on." + +So Timmy and his friends brought the hat to the sink and washed it. When they were done, the hat was all clean and shiny. + +Timmy was so proud of his hat that he said, "Let's wear it to the park to show everyone!" + +So that's what they did, and everyone complimented Timmy on his shiny, clean hat. +One day, a little boy named Timmy saw a rainy day coming. He wanted to go and explore, but he was scared of getting wet. So he decided to make a fake zipper that would protect him! + +He gathered some pieces of cloth together and thought and thought until he figured out how to make it. With a lot of hard work and plenty of help from his parents, Timmy was able to turn the pieces of cloth into an amazing fake zipper! + +Nothing could stop Timmy now! He put his fake zipper on and ran out the door. Timmy found a huge puddle and he jumped right in! He laughed as he splashed and jumped from one side to the other. The rain was coming down hard, but the fake zipper kept all of the water away from Timmy; he was safe and dry! + +He had so much fun that day, and he wanted to come back the next day and do it all over again. So that's exactly what he did. Timmy kept making his fake zipper over and over and every day he would come back to the same spot to play. + +He was so happy that he had found a way to stay safe and keep dry in the rain! His fake zipper made it possible for him to explore and enjoy this rainy world. +Once upon a time there was a twig. It was all alone in the woods. It felt very sad and lonely. One day, the twig saw something special in the sky. It was a bright yellow sun. The sunshine made the twig feel very happy and curious. + +The twig wanted to get closer to the sun. So, it started to use its strength to stretch and grow stronger. Soon, the twig grew so tall that it touched the sky. Then, it started to bloom. + +The twig blossomed with lots of beautiful purple and yellow flowers. Everyone in the woods was amazed. Even the birds and animals came to see the twig. They were all very curious. + +The twig enjoyed the sunshine and all of its new friends. From then on it was never lonely again. It learned that growing and blooming can bring lots of new friends and happiness. +Once upon a time there was a three year old called Millie. Millie loved to play in the park, especially in a very old track. She would run around it excitedly and managed to finish it again and again. + +One day while she was playing, she noticed a frog at the edge of the track. Curious Millie approached it and asked the frog what he was doing. + +The frog replied, "I am waiting to dive!" + +Millie was surprised, she had never seen a frog dive. She asked the frog if he needed help but the frog replied, "No Millie, I will dive when I'm ready, but I think you should remember something: your old track is great to run around, but you should also not forget to dive into new experiences from time to time." + +Millie thought deeply about what the frog said and thanked him for his wisdom. She realized that sometimes it's important to try something new and followed the frog's advice! From that day on she would take a dive into something new whenever possible. + +The moral of the story is that it is important not to be stuck in old routines, even though they may be comforting, and to take a dive into something new and exciting from time to time. +The little red patient lay in bed. He was very sick. But he wanted to get well. He asked the doctor for help. The doctor smiled and said, "I will make you better." + +The doctor used special medicines. He gave the patient a red pill. He also put a red patch on the patient's arm. The patient had to be very still. The doctor moved and stretched the patient's arm. It didn't feel very good. But soon the arm fit nicely. + +The doctor gave the patient more medicines. He also gave the patient a special exercise to do. Every day the patient did the exercise. He felt better and better. Days passed. The patient got better and better. + +Finally, the patient was well! He was so happy! He showed the doctor that his arm fit nicely. The doctor smiled and said, "Good job!" +Once upon a time there were two mice; Freddy and Momo. Freddy wanted to win a race against Momo, so he knew he had to try very hard. + +Momo said to Freddy, "Be careful, because if you run too fast, you might hurt your neck." + +But Freddy was too excited to listen. He raced as fast as he could, but soon he tripped. He fell to the ground and hurt his neck. + +He started to cry, he was so upset. Momo ran over and said, "I told you to be careful Freddy." + +Momo hugged Freddy and then used his hands to gently massage his neck. This made Freddy feel much better. + +Freddy realized he should have listened to Momo and been careful. He thanked Momo for helping him and said he would be more careful from now on. + +The two mice were soon best friends and would always be careful when they raced. Freddy even let Momo win some races. +Once upon a time, there was an anxious lady who wanted to have a party. She had an idea that everyone would bring a bottle of wine. So the lady invited all her friends. + +On the day of the party, the lady spread out the bottles of wine on the table. Every one was so excited to try the different kinds of wine. They drank and enjoyed themselves. + +The lady was very happy and not so anxious any more. She was glad that she could share the different kinds of wine with her friends. Everyone had a wonderful time and the lady said goodbye to her friends with a smile. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was only three years old and she loved playing in the sunshine. One day, Jane got very messy and her mom wanted to make sure she was clean. + +So, her mom asked Jane if she wanted to use a mop. Jane said yes and mom showed her how to use it. The mop was very mild so it was perfect for Jane. + +After Jane used the mop she felt very clean. She was so happy that she asked her mom to recommend it to all of her friends. Her mom agreed and said that she would also recommend it to all of her friends too. + +With the help of the mild mop, Jane was able to stay nice and clean in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Emma. One day, Emma found a shiny copper pot in her Mommy's kitchen. She felt very excited, but Mommy said she was not allowed to touch it because it was hot. + +Emma watched carefully as Mommy put some special spices into the pot, and then she lit a match and made a fire. The fire burned so brightly, and tasty smells filled the room. Emma was mesmerized by the fire. + +Pretty soon, Mommy had made a nice, spicy soup. Emma loved it! She was so happy to have something so special. She thanked Mommy for her special burning copper pot that had made such a flavourful meal. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man. He liked to steal things. One day, he went to a store and saw a mug. He was so happy. He wanted to take the mug for himself, so he put it in his pocket. The shopkeeper saw the man stealing the mug and got mad. He yelled "Stop!" But it was too late. The man ran away with the mug. + +The shopkeeper was so angry. He called the police. The police came and they looked for the bad man everywhere, but they couldn't find him. Suddenly, a neighbor came and said, "I saw the bad man. He was very dead!" The police were surprised. They stopped looking for the thief and went away. + +The shopkeeper got back his mug but he was still angry. He told everyone that they should be careful - bad people can steal things if they see something they like. And they should never steal, or else they might end up dead. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, one called Sally and the other Tim. They were walking through a forest when they saw an acorn. Sally, who was feeling lazy, suggested that they go home. Tim however was more determined and decided to reply, “Let’s pick it up and plant it!†+ +Sally thought it would be a lot of work so she was hesitant but Tim said if they planted it, an oak tree would grow. Sally was curious to see if this was true so she agreed. + +They planted the acorn in a spot that got enough sunshine and water and made sure to take care of it as if it was their own. After a few days, it had grown into a small sapling. + +Sally and Tim were both amazed and very proud of what they had accomplished. From this, they learned that with a bit of effort, big things can be achieved. +One hot summer day, two friends, Lily and Jack, went to the beach. They ran in the sand and had a wonderful time. + +Suddenly a huge wave came to shore. It got bigger and bigger and soon it was like a wall of water standing in front of the two friends. + +Lily was scared, but Jack had an idea. Quickly, he grabbed and held up a thin stick to the wave. He told Lily to freeze and the wave stopped and turned into sand. + +Lily was relieved and smiled. She hugged Jack for saving her. After that, the two friends continued to have fun at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a very happy little girl. Her name was Jane and she was 3 years old. One day, when she was playing in the garden, she heard a happy sound. She stopped and looked around. + +She saw a big, fine watch up in the sky. She was so amazed and excited. She clapped her hands together. + +"What is that?" asked Jane. She heard a voice from above. + +"It is my watch, I keep it up in the sky so that I can always see the time," said the voice. + +Jane kept clapping. "It is so fine," she said to the voice. + +The voice laughed. "It certainly is. Now go play, have lots of fun," said the voice. + +Jane happily ran off to play with her toys. Every once in a while, she looked up to the sky and clapped her hands to the big, fine watch. +Mum had a big surprise for her daughter. It was a way to write. Mum showed her daughter a paper. On the paper, she wrote some words with a pen. And then they wrote some more together. + +The daughter was very excited. She wrote a big picture with lots of colours and shapes. Mum smiled when she saw her daughter's writing. + +Mum and daughter wrote lots of stories together. The stories were about brave dragons, silly cats and big adventures. The daughter loved writing so much. + +Every day, mum and daughter had fun writing together. They made lots of stories about all kinds of things. Writing was a big part of their life. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy old man. He lived in a house full of junk. Everywhere he looked he saw broken boxes, old clothes and random things. One day he decided to mark the junk and clean up a bit to make his house look nice. + +He walked outside and started to mark the junk with a red pen. He wrote a big 'X' on each broken box, old clothes and random thing. As he was marking one of the old boxes, a little 3-year-old boy came running. + +The little boy said: "Why are you marking all that junk, old man?" + +The grumpy old man said, "I'm making this junk go away! So I can have a clean house to live in!" + +The little boy nodded. With a big smile, he said, "Maybe I can help too!" + +The grumpy old man smiled back. He said, "Would you like to help me mark this junk?" + +The little boy was so happy. He said, "Yes, I would love to help you! Let's do it together." + +So, the grumpy old man and the little 3-year-old boy marked the junk together until the house was nice and clean. Every time the old man looked around, he smiled, knowing that the little boy had helped him turn his house from a junk pile into a nice place to live. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He was three years old. He liked to explore new places. One day, he wanted to know what was beyond the mountains. He wanted to find out but he was a bit far away. + +Tim decided to try and get closer to the mountains. He started walking a little bit every day. After a while, he could see the mountains in the distant. He was very excited. + +Then, Tim heard a strange noise. He wondered what it was. He looked around and it was coming from the refrigerator. He realized he could call for help and maybe someone could come and bring him closer to the mountains. + +He shouted and called out for help. His cries were heard by a nearby farmer. The farmer came to Tim and he told him he would take him to the mountains in his truck. + +When they got there, Tim was so excited to be so close. He thanked the farmer and ran off to explore the mountains. It was an adventure he would never forget! +Once there were two brothers named Tom and Tim. They lived with their family in a big house near the river. + Tom and Tim liked to play near the river. One day Tom wanted to go fishing in the river but Tim was worried. He said, “No, Tom. The river is too dangerous. We shouldn’t go.†But Tom didn’t listen to him. He said, “Don’t worry, I will be careful. I just want to catch some fish with my net.†+ +So Tom went to the river with his net. He was so excited. But then he heard a loud noise. It was a big storm coming. Tom was scared and tried to go back but it was too late. Suddenly the river became very rough and the current was very strong. Tom started to swim but he was not a very good swimmer. + +Tim saw what was happening and he went to help Tom. Tim said, “Tom, don’t panic. I am here to help you.†Tim jumped into the river and caught Tom. He told him, “You should always listen to your brother. Being safe is more important than having fun.†Tom learned his lesson and was very thankful to his brother. + +The moral of the story is that it is always important to be safe and to listen to your family. Even if it means you don't get to +One day, two friends went outside to play. The sun was out and the birds were singing. + +The first friend said, "Let's play tag!". The second friend said, "Yes, ok!". + +The two friends started running around, laughing and shouting in delight. Suddenly, the first friend stopped and waved to someone across the street. + +It was an old friend who was walking his dog. The first friend said, "Hi! Look who I found!" + +The old friend waved back and the two friends ran over. The old friend gave the first friend a big hug, and the second friend was a little envious. + +The old friend said, "It's been too long. We should get together soon!". The two friends smiled and said, "Yes, let's!". + +They said their goodbyes and waved as they ran off. The two friends had a great time playing tag, catching up and giving each other a big hug. +Jack was playing in the park one day when something incredible happened. Suddenly, a huge berry moved across the ground, right in front of him! Jack was amazed and he thought it was wonderful. + +Jack couldn't help but reach out to touch the incredible berry. As soon as he did, the berry began to move away. Jack ran after it, but he couldn't keep up. + +Suddenly, a kind voice called out to him. + +"Why don't you take this?" the voice said. + +Jack looked up, and he saw an old lady holding a basket filled with different coloured berries. + +"Take a berry from my basket," she said. "You can keep it." + +Jack smiled and reached out to take a berry. He thanked the old lady, then raced home to show his friends what he had found. + +The other children were so excited when they saw the incredible berry. They knew it had been a magical day! +Jenny was playing in the park when she fell down and hurt her knee. She started to cry and then a bell started to ring. + +Jenny looked up and saw a big, red ambulance. It was coming down the street. Jenny watched as it drove closer. + +The ambulance stopped next to her. Two men came out and they were wearing very clean, white clothes. One of them was carrying a big box and the other was carrying a dirty blanket. + +The men asked Jenny if she was okay and she said no. The men put the blanket on the ground and then put Jenny on top of it. They put the big box beside her. + +Jenny looked inside the box and there were lots of tools, like band-aids and a stethoscope. The men checked her knee and said she needed to go to a doctor. + +The men carried Jenny to the ambulance and put her inside. The bell on the ambulance started to ring and suddenly Jenny felt much better. The ambulance took her to the hospital and the doctor made her knee all better. +Once upon a time, there was an obedient child named John. He was always eager to help his parents around the house. One day, his father asked him to help with a special task. He said, "John, please go down to the store and load the newspapers onto our truck." + +John was so excited! He quickly ran down to the store and loaded all the newspapers into the truck. It took some time, but he eventually got it done. His father was so proud of him! + +When John finished his task, his father said, "John, you did a fantastic job. Thank you for being so obedient. From now on, you can help me with the newspaper every week!" + +John smiled and ran back home, excited for his next task. With his obedient attitude, John would always be ready to help! +Once upon a time, there were two little boys - Robert and Peter. They were very good friends and always played together. +One day, Robert asked Peter to keep a secret. Peter promised he would never tell anybody about it. + Robert gave him a pin for his promise. +The next day, Peter was so excited about his secret that he forgot his promise to Robert. He told everyone at school! +When Robert heard what happened, he was very angry. He asked Peter why he broke his promise. Peter said he was too excited and he forgot. +Robert told Peter that when you make a promise, you must keep it no matter what. It's like the pin - it doesn't matter how small it is, it is still important. Peter felt sad and apologised to Robert. +From then on, Peter kept all his promises and learned his lesson - when you make a promise, you must keep it, even if it is as small as a pin. His friendship with Robert was stronger than ever, and the taste of his broken promise was very sour. +One person was walking in the park one day. He wanted ice cream. Then he saw a sweet truck with lots of goodies. The truck driver was friendly and said, "One ice cream for you my friend?" The person said, "Yes please!" + +So the driver gave him a sweet ice cream. But as he ate it, the person noticed a funny taste. He asked the driver, "What number do I do to pay for this?" The driver said, "One hundred dollars." + +The person was shocked. He did not have that much money. He said, "I'm sorry, I don't have that number of money. I don't have enough." + +The driver said, "Sorry, no ice cream without payment. You must go." The person sadly walked away. He was very upset that he couldn't get his sweet ice cream. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Pip. Pip liked to play outside, but sometimes he got too adventurous. One day he jumped up to bark at a bee, but the bee stung him! He yelped in pain. + +Mommy and Daddy took Pip to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was very kind, but she had to spray something on Pip that was very harsh. It burned like fire. Pip yelped and tried to wiggle away, but eventually it was over and he was all better. + +Mommy and Daddy praised Pip and told him to be more careful in the future. He promised he would, and he and Mommy and Daddy went home happy. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived on a farm. Dad was so lazy that he never had time to take care of the animals. One day, a tornado came and tore the farm apart! Dad frowned. He didn't know what to do. + +The family tried to rebuild the farm, but Dad kept yawning and sighing instead of helping. When the family finished rebuilding the farm, Dad just lay in the grass, napping all day. + +One day, Dad suddenly jumped up from the grass and ran to the barn. He had seen a storm coming in the distance, and he knew it wasn't going to be pretty. Suddenly, the tornado was back and it destroyed everything! Dad was so mad that he frowned. He quickly rebuilt the farm and started caring for the animals. + +From then on, Dad was no longer lazy. He knew that if he didn't take care of the farm, the tornado would return. Dad was happy again, and the family lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a Goose. She was a very sweet Goose. Every day, she would go outside and look at the world. One day, while out exploring the world, the Goose found a small girl in the grass. The small girl looked up at the Goose and asked if she could hold her. The Goose said yes and the girl hugged her tightly. The Goose was so happy to have a new friend who thought she was so sweet. Soon, the small girl and the Goose were the best of friends. Everywhere the Goose went, the small girl followed close behind. They would laugh, talk and play together all day, until it was time for the small girl to go home. But, the Goose wanted to keep her friend and hold her forever. So, she held on tight and the small girl giggled with delight. The Goose made her a promise that she would never let her go. They lived happily ever after in the meadow, and the sweet Goose never forgot their special friendship. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was always very happy. One day, she had a dream. In her dream she saw herself in a big kitchen. She was holding a shiny pan. But then she became angry and the pan broke. She started to cry. + +Suddenly she heard her mom's voice. "Amy, wake up! It was just a dream," her mom said. Amy opened her eyes and the dream was gone. She looked around and realized she was lying in her own bed. + +Amy was relieved, it had just been a dream. She was happy that the kitchen and the pan weren't real. She smiled and hugged her mom. "Don't worry, sweetie. Dreams can't hurt you," said her mom. + +Amy felt better and soon was off playing again. She never forgot the dream, but it didn't scare her anymore. Anytime she got angry, she remembered her dream and how it ended. She knew that being angry and breaking things won't make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a magical little fairy who lived deep in the woods. She was different from all the other fairies because she liked to explore the world beyond her cozy home. So one sunny day, she decided to start her journey. + +She quickly found herself among a vast meadow, awash with beautiful, abundant greenery and the buzzing of an excited insect sending her a cheerful greeting. She enjoyed the sights around her, twirling about in a delightful dance among the pretty little blooms. + +Suddenly, a tiny voice called out to her: "Fairy! Where are you going?" Startled, the little fairy turned towards the sound. There was a small child standing at the edge of the meadow. She called out to him and asked, "Where am I?" + +The child smiled and said, "You're in the meadow! I'm here playing with my friends. Would you like to join us?" + +The little fairy thought carefully and then agreed. She quickly realized that the world was full of different and beautiful things. The little fairy and the child had so much fun playing together, they soon became the very best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a baby and a dog. The baby was playing outside and the dog was watching them. Suddenly the baby kicked a ball and it rolled into a puddle. The dog gave a quick wink and said, "No kicking balls near dirty puddles!" But the baby just laughed and said, "That’s okay. I like to play in puddles!" + +The dog shook its head and said, "You may like it, but it's not a good idea. You might slip and get hurt. What if you get muddy and get all dirty?" + +The baby thought for a moment and then shook their head. "That's no fun." The baby said. + +The dog smiled and said, "You'll still have fun outside without getting dirty. There are so many other things to do! You can run around and play games or blow some bubbles or go for a walk." + +The baby nodded and said, "Okay, no more puddles!" Then they ran off to play safely instead. + +The moral of this story is that it’s fun to explore and try new things, but it’s important to stay safe and avoid any activities that may put you in danger. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were squirrels. They were out playing in the woods and they came across a nut. One of the squirrels, who was called Daisy, said to the other squirrel, called Pete, "Let's kick this nut and see what happens." Pete said "That sounds perfect!" + +So Daisy and Pete both got ready and kicked the nut. Suddenly the nut started rolling down a hill. Daisy said, "That was perfect, let's go after it!" + +So Daisy and Pete ran after the nut and eventually they caught up with it. Daisy said, "Let's kick it again and see where it goes!" So they both got ready and Pete kicked the nut as hard as he could. + +The nut flew across the sky and landed on the top of a big tree. Daisy and Pete were so excited! Daisy said, "That was perfect, let's go get it!" + +So Daisy and Pete both climbed the tree and when they got to the top, they found the nut. They both cheered with joy and then they ate the nut together. They were both so happy and they were thankful for their perfect kick! +Once upon a time, Sophie was very excited about watching a new cartoon on TV. She had not seen it before and was so looking forward to it. Her family were all together, ready to celebrate the new cartoon. + +Suddenly, an unknown noise started to come from outside. Everyone became scared and ran out the door to see what was happening. + +When they arrived outside, something very unexpected and horrifying was happening. A huge fire was starting to spread and grow bigger. Everyone was so worried and scared, including Sophie. + +They quickly called for help, but it was too late. The fire had grown out of control and everyone was forced to run away. Sophie was so sad that there was no way to celebrate the new cartoon. + +The family had to leave their home behind and the fire took away everything they had. It was very bad ending to what was supposed to be a fun night. +Once upon a time there was a famous youth. He wanted to become famous, so he decided to crawl to the end of the world. He crawled for a week, never stopping, and eventually arrived. He was so tired after his journey, but he kept going, determined to reach his goal. + +But when he finally reached the end of the world, he realized it was a trick. There was nothing there! All the famous youth could do was crawl back the way he had come. + +When the youth crawled back home, he was sad, and he learned his lesson. He realized that he should never have gone to the end of the world, because no matter how famous he got, it couldn’t fix the bad ending of his journey. +Once upon a time there was a brave champion. He was always looking for an adventure. One day, he was invited to the King's castle! He was very excited. The King wanted him to do a special job. The King gave the champion a big spear. The champion was ready to go. + +As he traveled through the forest, he came to a clearing. There he saw a small, soft creature. He was surprised to see it. It was a baby dragon! The dragon looked scared and so the champion used his spear to protect it. Then he invited the dragon to come with him to the castle. + +When they arrived at the castle, the King was so happy to see them. He explained why he had sent the champion on this mission. He needed the champion and the dragon to help him fight off a fierce beast. The King was so pleased that the champion had found the dragon. + +The champion and dragon prepared for the fight. When the beast arrived, they were ready. They used the spear and the dragon's fire breath to defeat it. + +The King was so thankful. He invited the champion and dragon to stay at the castle forever. They agreed, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. One day, Molly went outside with her cooler in hand. + +Molly thought it would be fun to explore the forest and see what she could find. As she ventured deeper, she started to feel scared. Suddenly, she heard a loud rustle in the bushes. Molly jumped, and almost dropped her cooler! + +Molly shouted out, "Who's there?" The rustle quieted, and she heard a voice. "It's okay," the voice said. "It's just me." + +Molly looked around for the voice and saw an animal peeking out from the bushes. It was a small, furry raccoon! Molly was amazed. "What are you doing here?" she asked. + +The raccoon explained that she was looking for food, but she was too small and scared to search on her own. Molly thought for a moment and then said, "I'll help you look! I have this cooler with me." + +Molly opened the cooler and gave the raccoon some food. The raccoon thanked her and said, "Thank you for your support. I'm so grateful!" +Molly smiled and said, "You're welcome!" They said goodbye and went their separate ways. + +From that day forward, Molly and the raccoon were friends and +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Harry. Harry was a brave mouse, but he was also a bit nervous. + +One day, Harry saw a trap in the meadow. He was curious and wanted to find out what it was. So, he hopped closer to the trap - and almost stepped into it! He stopped just in time. + +"Oh, no, Harry," he said to himself, feeling nervous. "This must be a trap!" + +Suddenly, a little voice called, "Hey, Harry! Don't worry, the trap is for me!" + +It was a rabbit, and he was wearing a bright red vest. The rabbit explained that he was a magician, and he was trying to catch some carrots in the trap. + +Harry thought it was a clever plan. He agreed to help the rabbit. Together, they managed to get some carrots with the help of the trap. + +The rabbit thanked Harry and said, "You are so brave! I could never have done it without you!" + +Harry blushed and smiled. He was grateful that he yielded and followed his friend. +Once there was a statue made of stone. It was very tall and magnificent. One day the statue became dizzy and started to wobble on its base. The people of the village were worried that the statue might fall and be lost forever. + +So they decided to call a builder to help them restore the statue. The builder carefully worked on the statue, cushioning it and making sure it was stable. He worked hard all day until the evening, when the statue was finally standing tall and majestic again. + +Everyone in the village was so happy that the builder had managed to restore the statue. They thanked the builder for his skill and hard work and the village was safe once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Suddenly, Timmy's mommy had a surprise for him! She took him to the ice cream truck and bought him a little cone with rainbow sprinkles. Timmy was so happy and felt safe with his mommy. They sat on a bench and enjoyed their ice cream together. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big palace with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They were having so much fun that they didn't notice it was starting to rain. + +Lily's mommy saw the rain and said, "Lily, come inside! You don't want to get wet and catch a cold. You need to stay healthy." Lily said, "Okay mommy, I will come inside." + +When Lily got inside, her mommy gave her a big towel to dry off with. Lily said, "Thank you mommy, I don't want to be wet anymore." Her mommy replied, "You're welcome, Lily. It's important to stay dry so you don't get sick." + +Lily felt much better after drying off and knew her mommy was right. She was happy to be inside the warm palace and knew she would stay healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy went to the park to play. They ran and played on the swings and the slide. But after a while, Lily got tired and wanted to go home. + +On the way home, Lily's mom asked her if she had remembered to bring Teddy with her. Lily looked in her bag and realized she had forgotten Teddy at the park. She started to cry and said, "I forgot Teddy, Mommy!" + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll go back and get him. I'll stitch up any holes he might have gotten while we were gone." So they went back to the park and found Teddy sitting on the bench where they had left him. Lily was so happy to have Teddy back and gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park with his friend, a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said they only had a minute left to play before they had to go home. + +Spot barked, "Stay, Lily! Just one more minute!" But Lily's mom said they had to go. + +Lily hugged Spot and said, "Don't worry, we'll come back tomorrow and play again!" Spot wagged his tail happily and watched as Lily and her mom walked away. He knew he couldn't wait to see her again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. One night, Timmy took his flashlight and went outside to skip around. He loved to skip and see the stars in the sky. + +As he was skipping, he saw something disgusting on the ground. It looked like a big, slimy worm. Timmy didn't like it, but he kept skipping around it. + +Suddenly, the flashlight went out and Timmy was scared. He couldn't see anything in the dark. He tried to skip back to his house, but he tripped over the disgusting thing on the ground. He fell and hurt himself badly. Timmy learned that skipping in the dark can be dangerous and he never did it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she drew a picture of a flower that was very pretty. She was so proud of her picture that she wanted to show it to her friend, Sarah. + +Lily put her picture in an envelope and wrote Sarah's name on it. She wanted to hurry and give it to her friend. But when she got to Sarah's house, she saw that the door was closed. She tried to open it, but it was locked. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't give her picture to Sarah. But then she had an idea. She went back home and drew another picture, just like the original one. She put it in a new envelope and wrote Sarah's name on it. This time, when she went to Sarah's house, the door was open. She gave her friend the picture and they both smiled. + +The moral of the story is that if you can't do something the way you want to, you can always find another way to do it. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day long and never wanted to play. One day, Mittens' friend, a dog named Max, came to visit. Max wanted to play, but Mittens just wanted to sleep. + +Max decided to take Mittens on an adventure to a big mill. They saw lots of big machines and talked about how they work. Mittens and Max discussed how the mill makes flour for bread. + +After their adventure, Mittens realized that he had been missing out on all the fun. He decided to be more active and play with Max more often. From that day on, Mittens was no longer a lazy cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big green field near her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a smelly fox walking around. + +"Hi fox! What are you doing here?" asked Lily. + +"I am looking for food. I am very hungry," replied the fox. + +"Oh no! You can't eat me. I don't want to be your food," said Lily, feeling scared. + +"Don't worry, I won't eat you. I just want to be friends," said the fox. + +Lily and the fox played together for a while, but then it was time for Lily to go home. She said goodbye to the fox and went back to her house. The next day, when Lily went to the field to play, the fox was not there. She missed her new friend and hoped to see him again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom came to her and said, "Lily, I have some news to tell you. Your grandpa is sick and we have to go visit him in the hospital." + +Lily was sad to hear this news. She loved her grandpa very much and didn't want him to be sick. When they got to the hospital, Lily saw her grandpa lying in the bed with tubes and wires all around him. She felt even sadder. + +But then, her grandpa started to joke around with her. He made silly faces and told funny stories. Lily laughed and laughed. Even though her grandpa was sick, he still knew how to make her happy. + +After they left the hospital, Lily's mom asked her how she was feeling. Lily said, "I was sad at first, but then grandpa made me happy with his jokes." Her mom smiled and said, "That's because your grandpa loves you very much." And Lily knew it was true. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweetie saw a big, scary cat. The cat wanted to catch Tweetie and eat her for lunch. + +Tweetie knew she had to prevent the cat from catching her. She flew as fast as she could, but the cat was too quick. The cat caught Tweetie in his big, sharp claws. + +Tweetie tried to escape, but it was too late. The cat ate her for lunch. After the cat was done, he licked his thin lips and walked away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He loved to be creative and make things with his hands. One day, he made a special lock to keep his treasures safe. But then, a sneaky thief came and tried to steal his treasures! The man saw the thief and quickly locked the door with his special lock. The thief couldn't get in and was very sad. The man felt happy that his treasures were safe thanks to his creative lock. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a frog. The frog was green and very jumpy. He liked to hop around and catch flies with his long tongue. One day, he saw a busy bee flying by. The frog wanted to catch the bee, but the bee was too fast. + +Suddenly, the frog felt something bite his leg. It was a big, mean mosquito! The frog was very scared and tried to hop away, but the mosquito kept biting him. Just then, the bee flew by again and saw the frog in trouble. The bee stung the mosquito and saved the frog. + +From that day on, the frog and the bee became friends. They would play together in the pond and catch bugs to eat. The frog was happy to have a friend who would protect him from mean mosquitoes. And the bee was happy to have a friend who was always up for a game of hopscotch. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very adventurous and loved to explore the forest. One day, she met a friendly bear named Brownie. + +"Hello, Brownie!" said Lily. + +"Hello, Lily!" replied Brownie. + +Lily and Brownie went on a walk together. Suddenly, a bee flew by and landed on Lily's nose. She tried to swat it away, but it wouldn't leave. + +Brownie said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let me help you." Brownie slapped the bee away and Lily was happy again. They continued their walk and had a great adventure together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They both loved to eat ice cream. One day, they found a big bowl of ice cream. Timmy was fat and wanted to eat it all by himself, but Tommy said they should share it. + +Timmy didn't want to share the ice cream, so he took the bowl and ran away. Tommy felt sad and started to cry. Suddenly, Timmy realized that he was being mean and decided to go back and share the ice cream with Tommy. + +When he got back, he apologized to Tommy and they both shared the ice cream together. They both felt happy and learned that sharing is important. From that day on, they always shared their treats with each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily's friend accidentally dropped her ice cream on the ground and it made a big mess. + +Lily's friend started to cry because she was sad. Lily was careful not to step on the ash from the ice cream cone and she said, "Don't worry, I will help you clean it up." Lily and her friends worked together to clean up the mess. + +After they finished, Lily's friend hugged her and said, "Thank you for being such a good friend. I love you." Lily smiled and hugged her back, feeling happy that she could help her friend. From that day on, they were even better friends and always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bunny named Snowy. Snowy was very cute, but he got sick. Lily took Snowy to see the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a kind lady with a pale face. She said Snowy needed medicine and rest. + +Lily took Snowy home and took care of him. She gave him medicine and made sure he rested. One day, Snowy felt better and started hopping around again. Lily was very happy. + +One day, Lily's mommy and daddy told her they were going to get married. Lily didn't know what that meant, so she asked them. They said it meant they loved each other very much and wanted to be together forever. Lily was happy for them. + +On the wedding day, Lily wore a pretty dress and held Snowy in her arms. When the mommy and daddy said their vows, Lily felt happy and proud. She knew they loved each other like she loved Snowy. And just like Snowy got better, Lily knew her mommy and daddy's love would make them happy forever. +Once upon a time, a fairy named Lily lived in a beautiful garden. She had wings that sparkled in the sun, and she loved to play with the flowers. One day, a bitter witch came to the garden and cast a spell on Lily. The spell made Lily very sad, and she began to weep. + +The other fairies in the garden tried to help Lily, but nothing worked. They knew they had to find a way to break the spell. One day, they found a special flower that could break any spell. They brought it to Lily, and she ate it. Suddenly, the spell was broken, and Lily was happy again. + +The fairies celebrated and danced around Lily, happy to see her smile again. The bitter witch saw how happy everyone was and realized that she had lost. She left the garden and never came back. From that day on, Lily knew that her fairy friends would always be there to help her, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys, but Timmy didn't want to. His mom said if he didn't clean up, she would punish him. + +Timmy didn't listen and his mom had to punish him. She put him in a time-out and told him to think about what he had done. Timmy felt sad but knew he had to listen to his mom. + +After his time-out, Timmy cleaned up his toys and his mom was very impressed. She gave him a copper penny as a reward for doing a good job. Timmy was happy and promised to always listen to his mom from then on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rubber ball that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Can I play with your ball, Lily?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure!" Lily said. "But be careful, it's very bouncy." + +Timmy bounced the ball and accidentally threw it too hard. It bounced off the wall and hit Lily's mom's vase. + +"Oh no!" Timmy cried. "I'm so sorry, Lily." + +"It's okay," Lily said. "The vase is flexible. We can fix it. Let's go ask my mom for some glue." + +So, Timmy and Lily entered the house and found Lily's mom. They explained what happened and asked for some glue. Lily's mom was happy they were honest and gave them the glue. They fixed the vase and went back to playing with the rubber ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny coin that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park and found a big rock. It was so heavy that she couldn't lift it, but it was very impressive. + +Lily sat down on the grass and started to play with her coin. She rolled it on the ground and watched it spin. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the coin away and it landed behind the impressive rock. + +Lily tried to reach for the coin, but she couldn't. She needed help. Luckily, her big brother was nearby and he came to rescue her. He lifted the impressive rock and Lily grabbed her shiny coin. + +From that day on, Lily knew that her big brother was the most impressive person in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because it was his birthday. His mom gave him a big, shiny present. Timmy was so excited because he knew his mom was gifted at picking out the best presents. + +Timmy's friends came over to his house for his birthday party. They played games and ate cake. Timmy told his friends a joke and they all laughed. They were having so much fun that they didn't want to leave. Timmy had to wait a long time for his friends to go home. + +Finally, Timmy's friends went home and it was time for him to go to bed. He was tired but he was still happy because he had a great birthday. Timmy fell asleep with a smile on his face, dreaming of all the fun he had with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. One sunny day, Lily's dad took her to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. After a while, Lily's dad spun her around so much that she got dizzy! + +Lily's dad saw that she was feeling dizzy and decided to lead her back home. They walked through the park and down the street until they reached their backyard. Lily lay down on the grass and closed her eyes. She felt better after a few minutes and got up to play again. From that day on, Lily knew to take a break when she felt dizzy. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw her shadow on the ground. It was small like her. She tried to catch it, but it ran away. + +Lily went to her mom and asked, "Mommy, why does my shadow run away from me?" Her mom said, "Your shadow is like your friend. It follows you everywhere you go, but you can't touch it or talk to it." + +Lily thought about what her mom said and decided to talk to her shadow. She said, "Hello, shadow! Why do you run away from me?" The shadow didn't answer, but Lily still felt happy that she talked to it. From that day on, Lily would always say hello to her shadow when she saw it. +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 a flower. + +"Hello, little spider," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I am looking for a home," said the spider. "I want to build a web." + +"Oh, I see," said Lily. "But be careful, spiders can be scary." + +The spider replied, "I am not scary, I am friendly. And when my web is built, I will have a wealthy home. But for now, I must end my search and find a good spot." + +Lily watched as the spider crawled away. She thought about how it must be nice to have a home of your own. She decided to build a little house for the spider in her garden. And the spider was very grateful. They became good friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she fell down and hurt her arm. Her mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor took an x-ray of Lily's arm to see if it was broken. The x-ray machine made a funny noise, but Lily was brave and didn't cry. The doctor said Lily's arm was just a little hurt and she needed to hold it still for a few days. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy made her a warm cup of cocoa. Lily snuggled up on the couch with her favorite blanket, holding her arm tight. She felt cozy and safe, even though her arm was sore. Her mommy read her a story and before she knew it, Lily was fast asleep. She dreamed of playing outside with her friends again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to play outside with his ball. One day, Max's owner brought a new magazine to read. Max saw the magazine and thought it looked comfortable to lay on. So, Max laid on the magazine and fell asleep. + +Suddenly, Max's owner came outside and accidentally stepped on Max's tail. Max woke up and got scared. He didn't mean to, but Max slapped his owner's leg with his paw. Max's owner wasn't hurt, but he knew Max was scared. So, he picked up Max and gave him a big hug to make him feel better. From then on, Max knew he could always go to his owner for comfort. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty colors below. One day, Blue saw a man playing golf. Blue thought it was weird that the man was hitting a little ball with a stick. Blue flew down to watch and the man was happy to see the bird. The man hit the ball and it went flying through the air. Blue watched it go and thought it was amazing! From that day on, Blue would fly over the golf course every day to watch the people play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a special herb that smelled really good. She picked it and put it in her pocket. + +As she was walking, she saw a boy named Jack trying to balance on a log. "Hi Jack, do you need help?" Lily asked. "Yes, please," Jack replied. Lily held Jack's hand and helped him balance on the log. +