diff --git "a/TinyStories_170.txt" "b/TinyStories_170.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_170.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +"I want to go and eat some of the ocean," Lily said. Jack chuckled. "Lily, the ocean is too big. We can’t eat it." + +Suddenly, they saw a wealthy couple walking by and they wanted to see what they were doing. When they got nearer, they could see that the couple was throwing pieces of bread into the water. + +"They're feeding the fishes in the ocean," Jack told Lily. + +Lily and Jack laughed and watched the couple feed the fishes. "Maybe if we're wealthy, we can also feed the fishes too," said Lily. + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes, that would be so much fun." Then, they both held hands and went off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Fiona. Fiona had two legs and she was always very careful when she traveled around. But one day, Fiona was walking outside and didn't realize how dirty it was. + +She stepped in a big puddle, and her shoes started to glow. She was so excited, she danced around in the muddy puddle forgetting she had made her shoes glow. + +As the glow from Fiona's shoes faded away, Fiona realized her legs were dirty too. She tried to rub them off, but the dirt just wouldn't disappear. + +Fiona was sad and had to go home with her legs still dirty. She learned a valuable lesson that day and always made sure to check the ground before stepping in it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Emily. Emily had a big secret. She wanted to make everyone happy. + +One day, Emily went to the park to play. She saw a pond with ducks swimming in it. Emily wanted to give the ducks something to drink. She filled a bowl with water and put it near the pond. + +The ducks were so happy! They quacked and swam around the bowl, drinking the water. Emily was so happy too! She smiled and clapped her hands. + +Emily's secret was that she wanted to make the ducks happy. She knew that by giving them water to drink, she could make them happy. And she was. +Once upon a time, there was a very polite little bear. His name was Silver Bear. He was always very kind to everyone he met and always said please and thank you. + +One day, Silver Bear was walking through the forest when he saw a flower. He stopped to admire it, when it suddenly spoke to him. + +"Hello Silver Bear!" said the flower. "I need you to do something for me." + +Silver Bear was amazed and asked what he could do. + +"I need you to remind the other animals in the forest to be polite," said the flower. "Can you do that for me?" + +Silver Bear thought for a moment and then smiled. + +"Yes, of course I can," he said. + +So Silver Bear set off on his mission and he went up to every animal he saw and reminded them to be polite. All the animals thanked Silver Bear and he felt proud. + +Afterwards, Silver Bear continued to walk through the forest and he saw the flower again. + +"Thank you Silver Bear!" said the flower. + +Silver Bear smiled and thanked the flower before continuing on his merry way. +Yesterday, Jane and her mommy went for a walk to the park. It was so lovely! All the trees were full of green leaves and birds were singing in the sky. + +At the park, Jane saw a big table with lots of paper, markers and crayons. She was so happy that she ran to the table and shouted, "Mommy! Let's write something!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes Jane, let's write something together!" + +So, they sat down and started to write. Jane wrote so many lovely stories that even her mommy was amazed. When she finished writing, Jane looked so proud and said, "Mommy I write a story!" + +Her mommy smiled and hugged her. She said, "You did such a great job Jane. I'm so proud of you. That was lovely!" + +Jane hugged her mommy back and said, "I love you mommy!" +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Jane. Jane was only three years old and enjoyed playing with her favorite toy, a pretty square. + +One day, Jane was playing outside with the square when she saw a giant giant bird in the sky. She turned to her mom and said,"Mom, can we bring the big bird home?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I’m sorry sweetheart, we can’t bring the bird home. Maybe one day soon, we can get another square for you to play with." + +But Jane wouldn't take no for an answer and kept begging her mom to bring the bird home. So, her mom finally said, "Okay, we will try to bring the bird home." + +Unfortunately, when they reached the bird, they found that it was gone. Jane was so sad and she never saw the square bird or her pretty square again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He loved waffles. Every day, he would ask his Mom for one. His Daddy would tell him to go outside and play, and not to eat any more waffles. So Joe went outside to play. + +One day, Joe started to run, but then he stumbled. He saw something shiny in the dirt and reached down to pick it up. It was a big, round and healthy waffle! + +He looked around, but nobody was there. He ran to his Mom and said, "Mommy, look! I found a waffle!" + +His Mom smiled and said, "Oh, my Joe! You must have been very lucky to find this waffle. Let's go inside and eat it. We can share it together." + +So Joe and his Mom went inside, and they shared the waffle. It was so yummy and made them both very happy. + +From that day on, Joe never stopped looking for more waffles. Every time he went outside to play, he was hoping for a bit of luck and maybe even another waffle! +Heather and Mommy were in the kitchen. Mommy said, "Let's make a special surprise!" + +Heather smiled and asked, "What are we making?" + +Mommy showed her a box with glue, paper, and a pen. Mommy said, "We are making a picture frame!" + +Heather clapped her hands. She asked, "How do we do it?" + +Mommy showed her how to pour glue on the paper. Heather helped Mommy spread the glue with a rough brush. The paper sparkled and shined. + +Heather said, "Look at the sparkles, they are pretty!" + +Mommy carefully put the paper on the frame. She said, "It looks beautiful." + +Heather said, "It's perfect!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved to dance! Every morning she would get up and dance around her room, twirling and spinning with each step. + +One day, Sarah wanted to show her friends her dancing. She ran over to them and said, “Friends, watch me dance!†She started to move around, showing off her moves. + +But Sarah was weak and tired, and she couldn’t keep going for long. She stopped dancing and looked sadly at her friends. + +“Don’t be sad,†said one of the friends. “You can dance again tomorrow.†+ +Sarah smiled and hugged her friends, then ran off home, dreaming of when she’d be strong enough to dance every day. +One day in the park, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were very jolly, and they liked to play together. + +They were at the pond. They saw a swan swimming in the water. Jill thought it was funny, so she started to kick her feet in the water. The swan came closer to see what was happening. + +Jack and Jill thought it was funny to kick the water. The swan didn't mind. It kicked the water too, and soon they were all kicking and having fun together. + +It was a jolly time at the pond. Jack and Jill laughed and splashed, and the swan joined in and kicked the water too. After a while, the swan swam away and Jack and Jill said goodbye. + +It was such a jolly day! +Once upon a time, there was a brother and sister named Johnny and Lucy. The two lived in a cosy house, and their Mom and Dad loved them very much. + +One day, Johnny and Lucy were both playing in their house. The house had a big kitchen with a shiny, clean freezer. To Lucy and Johnny, the freezer looked like a magic box! + +Johnny said to Lucy, "Let's open the freezer and see what's inside!" + +To which Lucy replied, "No, let's not. Mom said it's not safe!" + +Johnny said, "Just a quick peek won't hurt. I promise to be careful!" + +But Lucy knew better. + +"No, Johnny. Sometimes when you open a freezer, things break. I'll ask Mom if we can look inside the freezer when she comes home," said Lucy. + +So Lucy and Johnny tidied up their toys and waited for their Mom to come back home. Later that night, after dinner, Mom said they could open the freezer and check what was inside. + +Inside the freezer there were lots of treats, and Johnny and Lucy were so excited! They got to eat some of the treats, and Mom said they could help to keep the freezer clean. + +The two children were happy, and they had fun cleaning the freezer together. From that day on, they knew to wait for their Mom before they opened the freezer! +Once upon a time, there was a friendly rabbit called Bob. Bob wanted to go on an adventure and explore the world around him. He hopped out of the forest and into the open plain. He loved the bright sun and huge, green fields. + +Bob rushed to the top of a hill, and from there he could see a beautiful landscape ahead of him. He stretched his nose up high and smelled the sweet open air. He hopped down and kept rushing through the long grass. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice crying "Help! Help!". Bob looked around and spotted a little turtle stuck in the mud. He quickly hopped over and asked, "What's wrong?". + +The turtle sighed and replied, "I'm stuck and I'm scared. I'm trying to reach the big lake over there." Bob scratched his head and thought of a plan. "No problem," he said. He grabbed the turtle in his teeth gently, and rushed across the landscape until they reached the lake. + +The turtle hopped out and thanked Bob. He said, "You are so friendly and kind - thank you for rescuing me!" Bob waved goodbye, and hopped away, happy that he had helped his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rose. She was a curious three year old with a big imagination! + +One day, Rose went for a walk. She found a broken mint on the ground. Rose picked it up and held it close. + +Rose was amazed by the mint’s colour! It was green and smelled sweet. She put the broken mint in her pocket and took it home. + +When Rose got to her house, she ran straight to the kitchen. There, she put the broken mint on the counter and used some tools to open it up. Inside, she found lots of sparkly bits! Rose was so excited! + +Rose used the sparkly bits to decorate her room. She held them close as she worked. + +Before long, Rose’s room was full of glitter and sparkles! The broken mint had turned into something beautiful! +Once upon a time there was a generous prince. He was always looking to do nice things for people. One day, he spotted a beautiful princess and decided he wanted to marry her. + +He ran to the princess and said “Will you marry me?†The princess was so surprised, she said “Yes, but what will you give me?†+ +The prince thought for a moment and then said “I will give you a watch!†The princess was delighted and accepted his offer. + +They were married that day and the prince was generous enough to buy the princess a brand new watch. She wore it proudly and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was determined to keep her clothes looking nice. Every day, she would carefully iron them. But one day, she was so busy, she forgot to turn off the iron. When she came back, her bedroom was filled with smoke. + +Sarah was very cross. It looked like her iron was broken. She was about to cry, when suddenly, someone called out: "Let me help!" + +It was a fairy! She said she could fix the iron. Sarah was grateful, so she let the fairy work her magic. Soon enough, her iron was as good as new. Sarah hugged the fairy and thanked her. + +Sarah was so happy that the fairy had helped her. From then on, she was even more careful when using the iron. She was so grateful that the fairy had been there. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and had the insistence of trying new things, especially when she saw something that looked interesting. + +One day, Sarah saw something extraordinary because it was so flexible. It was the way her cat seemed to lean around the corner of the kitchen wall. + +Sarah asked the cat, "How do you lean so much?" + +The cat replied, "It requires a lot of practice! But you can do it too if you are flexible." + +Sarah was very curious, so she asked the cat to show her how it was done. The cat showed her how to lean around the corner of the wall and Sarah tried to copy the cat. + +At first she found it hard, but soon she was able to lean in the right way. After that, Sarah kept practicing so she could get better and better each day. + +The end. +One day a puppy was exploring his neighbourhood. Suddenly, he saw a bright yellow ball zoom past him! He was so excited, and began running after it to catch it. + +The puppy screamed, "Stop, wait for me!" But it was too late, the ball had already zooming far away. He kept chasing, but couldn't seem to reach it. + +He finally stopped, exhausted from all the running, and sniffed around for the taste of the ball. He was so disappointed when he couldn't find it! + +The puppy was about to give up, when suddenly he felt something heavy on his foot. He looked down, and realized the heavy object was the ball! He was delighted, but then suddenly the ground shook and the ball began zooming away! + +The little puppy couldn't keep up, and watched sadly as the ball zoomed away from him. He never saw the ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a race car. All the other cars were blue, but this one was orange! The race began, and the orange car zoomed off the starting line. + +The other racers started to catch up, but the orange car was always one step ahead. The driver shouted in excitement, "We're going to win!" + +Before long, the orange car was in first place. With only a few seconds left, the driver set his sights on the finish line. + +The cars zoomed around the track. Finally, the finish line was in sight. The orange car set a new record and won the race! + +The driver hopped out of the car and raised his arms in triumph. He had won the race and set a new record. "I did it!" he shouted with a big smile. +One day, Andy went out to play on his scooter. He felt very happy as he rode around on it, as it was a modern scooter. But then suddenly it started to rain. Andy raced around, trying to get back home quickly, but he was too late. He was caught in the rain, and he got soaked! + +Mum saw him from the window and she ran out to help him. "Andy, why did you not come home sooner?" she shouted. + +"I didn't know the rain would come," Andy replied, feeling sad. + +Mum tried her best to help him, but it was too late. His scooter started to rust, and it was never the same again. He had to get a new one. + +Andy was very upset, and he never went outside without checking the weather again! +Mum was packing her suitcase. She needed to go on a trip and take the laser with her. She asked her little daughter to come and help her. “I need your help, sweetheart!†The little girl was very excited and ran to her mum. + +“I will help. What should I do?†the little girl asked. + +“I need for you to put this laser in my suitcase. I will help you!†+ +The little girl took the laser and carefully put it in the suitcase. “Mum, what’s in there?†the little girl asked. + +Mum smiled and said: “It’s a surprise. Come, let’s pack my other things.†+Together they packed all of Mum’s things. Mummy had many charming things in her suitcase. Finally, it was ready. + +“That’s it, my love. Now I can go on my trip,†said Mum. “Thank you for your help!†+Once upon a time, there was a lost train. It had rolled away from the station and no one knew where it had gone. One day, a little girl named Sofia decided to try and find it. She was very keen, so she packed a bag with supplies and set off. + +Sofia walked for a long time, when she finally stumbled upon the lost train. She was so excited. She peered inside the window and saw that there were two people on board. One was a nice man who was very polite. + +The man noticed Sofia peering in the window and invited her in, out of politeness. Sofia accepted and went inside. The train was so exciting for Sofia that she spent the rest of the day playing with the man and exploring the train. + +When it was time to go home, the man smiled and waved, politely thanking her for her visit. As he watched her leave, a sense of sadness crept over him. He had lost the train but instead he had gained a friend, a special new friend. +Once upon a time there was a gifted monarch. He was a great king and he was very kind. One day the king marched through the woods with his loyal troops. They went together to find a beautiful pine tree. + +The troops found a tall, majestic-looking pine tree and the king knew it had to be the one. He stopped and pointed at the pine tree and said, "Look! That is the gifted pine tree I seek." + +The king and his loyal troops began to march around the pine tree. They held hands and moved their feet in a circle around the tree. The king said, "We must protect this tree from harm." + +The troops nodded in agreement. From then on, the troops would march around the pine tree whenever the king commanded. They vowed to always protect the gifted pine tree. And so, the story of the gifted pine tree lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl who loved to look at the orange flowers in her garden. One day, when she was out looking at the flowers, she saw a strange man walking in her direction. He said to her, "Hello there, would you like to come play?" The little girl was scared and wanted to go home, but the man kept asking her to come closer and said, "Come play with me!" + +In fear, the little girl ran away and shouted for help. When she came back to the garden, the man was gone. That night, the little girl couldn't sleep and had a bad feeling about the man. + +The next morning, the little girl looked at the orange flowers again. Then, she heard the same strange man's voice from behind her. She turned around, and the man said, "We can play now," and grabbed her arm. No matter how much the little girl screamed and said, "No!", the man didn't let her go. + +The little girl was never seen again. +One day, a brave little dog named Spot was out playing in the snow. Spot saw an igloo and decided to climb up to the top. He put his front paws up against the cold walls and began to climb higher and higher. + +Suddenly, Spot heard a loud noise coming from inside the igloo. Spot became fearful, but he kept climbing. When he was almost at the top, Spot saw a friendly polar bear looking down at him. + +The polar bear said gruffly, "What are you doing in my igloo?" Spot felt scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He replied, "I wanted to climb to the top so I could see what was inside." + +The polar bear chuckled. He said, "I'm sorry I scared you. I was just playing inside when I heard you climbing." He asked Spot to come inside and play. Spot smiled and they both had a great time. +Once upon a time there was a furry pet called Sam. Sam loved puzzles and would spend hours playing with them. + +One day, Sam's mom said to him, "Sam, let's do a puzzle together!" +Sam was so excited and he said, "Yes please!" + +So Sam and Mommy got out the puzzle and laid it on the floor. Sam loved to imagine what the puzzle was going to be once it was all finished. + +Sam and Mommy worked together and soon the puzzle was finished. Sam roared with delight and said,"Mommy, that was so fun!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Sam it was! Now let's imagine something else." +Sam couldn't wait to start imagining some new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce lion who was walking in the forest. Suddenly the lion saw a pillow on the ground. He picked it up, and started to count slowly. "One, two, three..." The lion closed his eyes and started purring happily. + +Just then, a little rabbit hopped up to the lion and asked, "What are you doing, Mr. Lion?". + +The lion opened his eyes and said, "I'm counting this pillow. It's so soft and comfy that it makes me very happy". + +The rabbit smiled and asked, "Can I count too?". The lion thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, of course you can!". So the rabbit and the lion counted together. + +The lion was glad that his new friend had joined him in counting the pillow and they counted until the sun went down. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy and the mommy wanted to take the baby outside to play. But when they got outside, they saw the sky was gray and the wind was blowing. Suddenly, it started to snow. The mommy started to panic and the daddy said, "Let's go home now!" + +But when they tried to get back in, the door was locked! The mommy said, "Oh no! I'm sorry, but now we can't get in!" + +The baby started to cry. The mommy grabbed the baby and huddled together in the cold. They were so scared that even the snow stopped falling for a little bit. Finally, the mommy said, "Let's go to the store. Maybe someone there can help us." + +They went to the store and asked for help, but the store clerk said, "Sorry, I can't help you. You'll have to try and find a way to get in." + +The mommy and daddy were so sad they started to cry. They had no way to get in and they were so cold. They had to stay outside all night, that was their only choice. They were so sorry and scared, but there was nothing they could do. + +The next morning, they finally got into the house, but they were very sad. All they could do was to hope that something like this would never +Once upon a time there was a beetle. It was very colorful and it lived on a farm. Every day it would pick leaves off the trees and eat them. +One day, the beetle wanted to pick some flowers. So, it flew over to the flower patch. Suddenly, a bad thing happened! The farmer spotted the beetle and he was very angry. He quickly grabbed a fishing net and tried to catch the beetle. +The beetle was very scared and it flew away as fast as it could. Unfortunately, the farmer was too quick and he managed to catch the beetle in the net. The farmer dumped the beetle into a jar and all the colorful beetle could do was hop around helplessly. +The farmer never let the beetle go and the beetle sadly never saw his family again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Joy. One day she was walking down the street when she saw a huge red billboard. Joy was very curious and wanted to know what the billboard said, so she walked closer. On the billboard was written "Release the balloons!" + +Excitedly, she ran over to the man nearby and asked "Please, may I release the balloons?" + +"Yes, of course," said the man with a smile. + +Joy was thrilled and started to carefully release the red balloons one by one. She watched as they floated away, twirling and spinning in the sky and she felt very happy. The man also saw how much Joy enjoyed the experience and gave her a hug. + +When all of the balloons were gone, Joy started to skip down the street, feeling very proud. She was sure that she had just had the best day ever! +One fine day, a little otter was playing on the riverbank. She liked to run and explore the area. Suddenly, she heard a loud call coming from the nearby bushes. It was her mother otter also looking for her. The little otter answered back with a call of her own. + +The mother otter came out and said, “Where have you been? I have been calling for you for a long time!†The little otter smiled and said, “I have been playing. There are so many fun things to do here. It is so fine to explore.†+ +The mother otter hugged the little one tight and said, “Play all that you want, just be sure to answer when I call you.†The little otter smiled and said, “I will always answer when you call for me.†+ +And so the little otter explored her home and every time her mother called, she answered right away. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends named Nita and Ben. They were both very excited and happy. + +One day, they decided to explore an old house in the woods. Nita opened an old trunk and they were amazed by what they saw. + +"Wow, it looks modern!", said Ben. + +"Yes, it's so shiny and beautiful!" exclaimed Nita, "Let's weigh it!" + +However, when they tried to weigh the trunk, it wouldn't move. Nita and Ben struggled and tried all their strength, but it wouldn't move an inch. + +Suddenly, an old woman appeared and said, "It needs two people to hold it steady in order for it to be weighed properly." + +Nita and Ben smiled at each other and tried the old woman's suggestion. When they held the trunk steady, it weighed an amazing 35kgs! + +Nita and Ben were delighted. They thanked the old woman for her help. From that day on, Nita and Ben explored the old house together with utmost care and modern day enthusiasm. +Once there was a girl who liked to do lots of fun things. One day, she wanted to cut out some paper shapes with her scissors. But when she found her scissors, she was very sad. Her brother had been using them to cut out his own shapes, and had not supported the girl. + +The girl felt angry and sad. She stomped her feet and yelled, “That was not very nice!†She was determined to find another way of cutting out shapes without the scissors. + +The girl searched around until she found a boring old pencil. She quickly grabbed the pencil, and started to use it to cut out shapes. At first it was hard work, but eventually the girl figured out how to do it. + +In the end, the girl was happy. She had managed to make paper shapes with the pencil - even though it was boring! +Sam and his mom were walking in the park when they saw an old saw. + +Mom said to Sam, "Let's choose a saw! + +Sam excitedly said, "Yay!" + +Together they looked at the saw, but it was broken. + +Mom said to Sam, "This one's broken, let's choose another saw." + +Sam said "Okay!", and they started to look around. + +Finally, they found a saw that wasn't broken and Sam proudly chose it. He proudly carried it home with his mom. + +At home, Sam said, "Mom, I love my new saw!" + +Mom said, "I'm glad you chose it! Let's get to work!" +Once there was a little girl, called Jane. Jane liked to play pretend and today she decided to be a pirate. She ran around the house and found some cheap accessories to create her pirate costume; a bandana, and eye patch, and a wooden spoon as a hook. + +Then, she went outside and stood on a rock. "Ahoy, me hearties!" she shouted. Suddenly, her neighbour, Bob, appeared in a pirate costume. He had a really cool hook and it was much nicer than Jane's. + +"What ye be doin' today, Bob?" Jane asked. + +Bob smiled and chuckled. "I decided to be a pirate today, just like you!" he said. + +Jane was so excited. She smiled and said, "Fantastic! We can be pirate buddies!" + +Bob and Jane laughed and ran around the garden, pretending to be pirates. They had a wonderful day, searching for treasure and having fun together. + + + +At the end of the day, they decided to go back inside. They had a really fun time and agreed to go on their pirate adventures again soon! +Once upon a time, there were two kids named James and Megan. They were in the park playing together and having lots of fun. + +James found a black photo in the grass. Megan said: "Wow, what a cool photo! Let's take it home and spoil it!" + +So, James and Megan grabbed the photo and ran all the way back home. When they got home, they put the photo on the table. Megan said, "Let's get all the toys we have and spoil the photo!" + +So they got all the toys they had, the balloons, the stuffed animals, and started playing with them around the photo. When they finished, the photo was covered in all their toys. + +Megan smiled and said: "Wow, it looks so much better! We have spoiled the photo!" + +James and Megan were so happy about their new photo. They decided to keep it forever. + +The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends - Tom and Daisy. Tom and Daisy drank lots of orange juice. They were so thirsty! One day, Tom said to Daisy, "Let's get a treat!" Daisy said, "Yes!" So the two friends went to the store. + +The store was filled with so many treats! Tom and Daisy saw chocolate and orange gummy bears. They saw ice cream. They also saw orange lollipops. Daisy and Tom looked at each other and they both said, "Yummy!" + +The two friends decided to buy their treats. Tom got a big orange lollipop and Daisy got some orange gummy bears. They were so happy! + +Back at home, the two friends sat together at the table and they shared their treats while they drank their orange juice. They laughed and smiled. They said, "This is the best treat ever!" And they were right! +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. His name was Pick. He was very alert and always looking around. One day, Pick went for a walk. He was examining everything he saw. He sniffed around trees, climbed on rocks, and explored the grass. + +Then, Pick saw something he hadn't seen before. It was a big, bright beetle. Pick was very excited. He wanted to examine it more carefully. He moved closer and closer, until he was right in front of the beetle. + +Pick moved very slowly and carefully. He used his nose to examine the beetle. When he was done, he stepped back and barked. It was the most interesting thing he'd ever seen! +One day, a silly bird was flying very high in the sky. +He was so proud of himself, thinking he was the strongest bird around. +He called out to the other birds around him, "I am the best! I can rise higher than all of you!" +The other birds just looked at him and rolled their eyes. + +The silly bird kept flying even higher, wanting to prove to the other birds that he was the greatest. +Suddenly, he felt a strong gust of wind that made him lose control and start to fall. +No matter how hard he flapped his wings, he couldn't rise back up and he started to panic. + +Just then, the other birds flew over to him and shouted out, "Come on, silly bird! Rise back up!" +But it was too late. The silly bird crashed down onto the ground. + +The End. +Mommy and Tommy were in the kitchen. Tommy loved to help his mommy with cooking. Mommy poured some wood into a pile on the floor. + +"What are you doing, Mommy?" asked Tommy. + +"I am building a campfire," said Mommy. + +"Can I help?" asked Tommy. + +"Yes, of course," smiled Mommy. + +Tommy and Mommy worked together to build the campfire. They worked very hard and it took a long time. After they were done, Mommy started to light the campfire. + +Suddenly, the campfire got very big and it made Tommy feel very dizzy. He started to cry and ran away. + +Mommy, worried, chased after Tommy. "It's OK Tommy," said Mommy. "I didn't mean to make you feel so dizzy." + +Tommy looked up at Mommy and said, "It's OK Mommy. Just don't pour so much wood next time!" + +Mommy and Tommy hugged each other and started to laugh. Mommy promised Tommy that she would be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there lived a green frog in a pond. Every morning, the frog would examine the pond for food. One morning, the frog met a fly. The frog didn't know that the fly was evil. + +The frog asked the fly, "Why are you here?" +The fly replied, "I want to take your pond away from you." + +The frog was so scared, but the fly seemed so friendly. So the frog allowed the fly to enter the pond. + +But the fly was too greedy. He ate all the food the frog had collected for the day. Then the fly left, leaving the frog without any food. + +The moral of this story is that you shouldn't trust a stranger. Even if they seem nice, danger can be lurking underneath. +Timmy was a little boy. He liked wearing his old, comfortable pants. Every day he put on his pants and went outside to play. One day his mom put a brand new pair of pants on his bed. They were bright and shiny. He really liked them, so he put them on. + +He went to the park with his friends. His friends all saw his pants and were so envious. One of his friends said, "Wow, those pants look very cool!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I really like wearing them. They feel like my old ones but look much nicer!" His friends all wanted a pair of the same pants, too. + +Timmy was happy he was wearing his new pants. He felt like he was the best dressed kid in the park! +Once upon a time, there was a boy, named Mark. Mark was a very patient boy and he always helped his mom. + +One day, Mark's mom said, "Mark, can you lend me some beef for dinner?" + +Mark was happy to help his mom. He said, "Yes, mom, I can lend you some beef." + +So Mark went to his neighbor's house and asked if he could borrow some beef. His neighbor was happy to help, so he lent Mark some beef. + +Mark took the beef back to his mom and said, "Look mom, I was able to lend you the beef!" + +His mom was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mark! You are a very patient and helpful boy." +Once upon a time there was a little girl name Sue. She was only three years old and loved to bounce. Every day, she would bounce around in her house and on the playground. + +One day, Sue found a funny red film in her living room. It was empty inside, so she carefully removed it from the box. Then, she asked her mom what it was. + +Mom replied, "That's an old film, Sue. It has stories that you can watch." + +Sue was so excited! She wanted to watch the stories, so she asked her mom, "Can I bounce it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You sure can, Sue! Just be careful!" + +So, Sue carefully bounced the film around the room. She bounced it so high that it almost hit the ceiling! After that, she kept on bouncing it until it was time to put it away. + +Sue had so much fun bouncing the empty film around! Maybe next time, she'll find some stories to watch inside of it too. +Jimmy had been excited since morning to go outside and play in the park. Before he ventured out, his mommy reminded him to cover up. Jimmy put on his green hat and wrapped his pink scarf around his neck. + +As Jimmy reached the park, he saw something dark on the ground. It was some food! He quickly picked it up and gobbled it all up, forgetting about his mommy's advice. + +Soon after eating the food, Jimmy started to feel very sick. His stomach hurt and he felt heavy all over. He tried to move but he was too weak. + +He cried out for help but no one seemed to hear him. As darkness slowly covered him, Jimmy closed his eyes, groaning in pain. His mommy came too late to help him. +Once there was an obedient dog. He did whatever his master said, and was always happy to please him. One day, the master said, "Dog I want you to go fetch my stick." So the dog did as he was told, and began to run around looking for the stick. + +Suddenly, he spotted a stick lying on the ground. He dropped it into his master's hands, and waited to get praised. But what came next instead was a big cloud of smoke! The dog was so frightened, he jumped back and started to bark. + +The master smiled and explained what had happened. He had thrown the stick onto the ground and the smoke was from the fire he had lit to keep them warm. + +The dog felt silly for being scared. He had been so obedient that he hadn't even thought to look first. He promised himself never to jump before looking again and the master praised him for being so loyal. +Jack and Emmy were outside in the park. The sky was a gloomy grey and the sun was nowhere to be seen. Jack and Emmy felt sad. + +Jack looked up and furrowed his brows. He said, "Why is it so gloomy today? It's not even raining." + +Emmy shook her head and said, "I don't know. But I have an idea. Why don't we stand on the desk in my house? Maybe we can see the sun from there." + +Jack smiled. It was a nice idea. They both ran back to Emmy's house and stood on a desk near the window. They looked out the window. The sun was still nowhere to be seen. Emmy hung her head and felt sad. + +But suddenly, the clouds moved and the sun shone through. Jack and Emmy saw the sun and it made them happy. They both stood together on the desk, looking up at the sun. They both smiled, knowing that the day wasn't so gloomy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a grandma. She was tired and cried because she could not do her work. She was suffering. + +One day, her grandchild came to visit. He gave her a big hug and said he had a gift for her. It was a beautiful bathrobe, creamy and clean. Grandma put it on and smiled. + +Grandma was so happy, she decided to take a bath and put on her bathrobe. She was so cozy and clean. + +After her long, warm bath, she felt much better. She didn't suffer anymore. Grandma was so happy she smiled and thanked her grandchild. From then on, she wore her bathrobe with pride. +Once upon a time, a bird lived in a modern nest. It was very happy in the nest and liked to look out of its window to watch the world go by. One day, the bird noticed something strange in the sky. + +The bird excitedly flew closer to investigate and saw a bright, flashing light. It seemed to be coming from a very modern-looking, silver spaceship! The bird was so excited that it called out, "Hi spaceship! What are you doing?" + +The spaceship replied, "Hello bird! I'm here to explore the universe. It seems like a huge and exciting place. Would you like to join me?" + +The bird thought for a moment and then agreed. Before long, the bird and the spaceship had left the nest and were soaring through the sky, exploring the world together. + +The bird and the spaceship were best friends. Every day, the bird and the spaceship explored something new. They were having fun, making memories, and discovering all kinds of wonderful things about the world. The bird was so happy that it knew it had made the right choice in leaving the nest with its new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy who loved to take the subway. Every day she would get on the train and her mommy would deliver her to school. + +Today was a special day - Daisy was going to meet her Grandma for lunch! She was so excited. But when she jumped on the subway, Daisy noticed something strange. + +Grandma was there! Daisy couldn't believe it. She ran over to her. + +"Grandma! What are you doing here?" asked Daisy in surprise. + +Grandma smiled. "I wanted to deliver you to lunch today," she said. + +Daisy was so happy. But then she asked: "But Grandma, isn't this really expensive?" + +Grandma laughed. "No, my sweet girl. Taking the subway is not expensive. It's how I get around town quickly, and it's how I can deliver you to lunch and back again." + +And Daisy and Grandma went off to lunch on the subway, happy as could be. +Mommy gave William a helmet. It was open so he could see out of it. William was very excited! + +"Mama, can I go outside and play?" he asked. + +"Yes, but you have to wear your helmet," said Mommy. + +So William put on his helmet and ran outside. He saw lots of friends on the playground. + +"Hey, William!" his friends shouted. + +William smiled and waved. He was so happy to have his helmet! + +"Do you want to play tag?" one of his friends asked. + +"Let's do it!" William said. + +So they all started chasing each other around the playground. William ran as fast as he could with his helmet on. It kept him safe and he felt so brave! + +In the end, William was glad Mommy gave him a helmet. +Once upon a time, there was a little root in the ground. The root was very small and all alone. One day, a little bird saw the root and decided to help. The bird organized the root and dug it up out of the ground. The bird found soil and put the root in it. Then, the bird placed the root in the sun so it could get some sunshine. + +The root was very happy with its new home. It began to grow bigger and bigger. Pretty soon, some other little roots moved in around the first root. The roots all organized together and it was a happy root house. + +The little roots grew very strong. They spread to find other little roots in the ground and brought them back to their house. The roots had so much fun playing and growing together. + +The little root house grew bigger and bigger. Before long, the little roots were the happiest little roots in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who never stopped playing. He would swing in the trees and play tag with his friends throughout the day. But one day something strange happened - the monkey's favourite tree suddenly broke. + +The monkey was so sad that he decided to find someone to help him repair his tree. He asked a nearby elephant if he knew someone who could help. + +The elephant said, “I know just the person. My nephew is very good at fixing things and heâ€��s very patient.†+ +The monkey was so impatient and he said, “I need help now!†+ +The elephant said, “He’ll be here soon, don’t worry.†+ +And sure enough, the nephew soon arrived with his tools and he inspected the tree. He said he could repair it and the monkey was very happy. Finally, he could play on his favourite tree again! +Once upon a time there was a spoiled little girl. She was so spoiled she thought she could do anything she wanted. + +One day she decided she wanted to stay up all night long and watch TV. Her mom said she had to sleep and the little girl got angry. She started to yell and run around the living room, but her mom said no and made her go to bed. + +The little girl was not happy about this, so she yelled and said she was going to never listen to her mom again. She said she was going to quit being her daughter. + +Her mom said no and explained that she was only trying to make sure the little girl stayed healthy. The little girl thought about it and eventually she agreed. + +Her mom promised her she would have her own special spot on the couch if she was good. The little girl was excited and promised she would be better and not be so spoiled. + +The next day the little girl and her mom cuddled up on the couch and watched a movie together. She never quit being her daughter again and she never stayed up late again either. They both lived happily ever after. +Once there was a man and he was cold. He wanted to stay warm so he let out a fan. The fan was big and loud and he liked that. He used the fan to blow warm air around the room but then something happened. + +The fan started to flicker and that scared the man. He tried to turn it off but it was stuck. He wanted to make it safe but he was too scared. He backed away and tried to get help. + +But then the fan made a loud boom and it was too late. The fan had broken and the room was cold. The man was sad. He couldn’t make the fan safe any more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved bath time. She loved to splash and play and had a lot of fun in the water. One day, she wanted to stay in the tub until the water was so warm and soaky that she was floating. She waited and waited, but it wouldn't get the right temperature. She got so frustrated that she started to cry. + +Suddenly, the door opened and her dad appeared. He smiled and said to her, "Let me help you." He walked over to the bath and reached for the cold knob. He tugged it and cold water started to pour out of the faucet and into the bath. He twisted the knob back and forth, until the water was a perfect gray color. Then he said, "There, now it's just right!" + +The little girl splashed and soaked, and had so much fun. She was so thankful for her dad's help. He had turned a moment of sad waiting into a wonderful time of play. +Once upon a time there was a curious little boy. His name was Peter and he was three years old. + +One day, he was playing in the park when he saw something on the ground. It was shiny and small, and it was moving! He got closer and saw that it was a piece of gum. He was so curious he wanted to get it. + +He carefully picked up the gum, holding it high between his fingers. It was light and yummy smelling! He took it home to show his mom. + +Peter was excited to get something so special. His mom was proud of him for being so curious. Together, they enjoyed a delicious piece of gum. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She had a knot in her pocket and she was determined to figure out how to undo it. She tried tying and untying it again and again, but she couldn't quite figure it out. + +"I need help," she said sadly. + +Suddenly, her older brother appeared. He took a close look and smiled. Her brother grabbed the knot and started to unravel it. He showed her how to work the two sides of the knot until it came undone. + +The little girl was so happy with her brother's help! But when she looked him in the eye she could see that he was scared. + +"What's wrong?" she asked. + +"I'm worried I won't be able to succeed at school like you," he said. + +She smiled and grabbed her brother's hand. + +"It's OK if you don't succeed right away. We just have to keep trying," she said. + +Her brother smiled back and they hugged. Together, they would succeed. +Sammy wanted to go on a trip. So he started to pack. He put his clothes and shoes in a bag. Then he found his favorite teddy bear, which he also put in his bag. Then he went to his crib. But when he looked at it, he saw that it was broken! Sammy was so sad. He asked a grown-up to help fix it. The grown-up used some tools to make the broken pieces fit back together. Soon the crib was fixed and Sammy was very happy. He put his bag in the crib and was ready to go on his trip. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tom and Mike. Tom was a friendly bear and Mike was a chirpy bird. They were always together, playing and having lots of fun. + +One day, Tom and Mike were playing together when something terrible happened. Tom's old toy car suddenly broke apart. Oh no! Tom felt so very sad. Mike saw this and decided to cheer up Tom. + +Mike flew up high in the sky and said, "Don't worry Tom, I know what to do". Mike started to zip around in circles, faster and faster. Tom and Mike both laughed, as Mike's tail feathers made a zip-zip sound like a toy car. + +Tom was suddenly so very happy and gave Mike a big hug. They were the best of friends and nothing broken or unbroken could tear them apart. +Once upon a time there was a truck. The truck was very big and bright yellow. It was driving down the road when it saw a puddle. The truck wanted to splash in the puddle so it drove right through it. + +The puddle was so deep, it soaked the truck all the way up to the windows. The truck was so proud of itself! It was the only truck that liked to soak in puddles like that. Everyone else thought it was silly, but the truck thought it was really fun and creative. + +After it was done in the puddle, the truck decided to show off its hard work. It drove past the houses and the fields and even past the playground! The truck wanted everyone to see how creative it was by splashing through the puddles. + +The truck was happy that everyone could see it being so creative and everyone was happy too. They all cheered for the truck and told it how great it was. From then on, the truck kept on driving through the puddles and soaking itself with joy and pride. +Once, there was a girl named Sally. Sally was always very nosy, and she always wanted to know what was going on. One day, Sally saw something interesting. It was green and long, and it was sitting on the kitchen counter. Sally was very interested and asked her mom what it was. + +"It's broccoli," her mom said. "It's a kind of food." + +Sally had never seen broccoli before. She could hardly wait to try it. Her mom picked it up and pointed to the sink. + +"First, we have to wash the broccoli," her mom said. + +They washed and then cooked the broccoli. It smelled so good! Finally, it was time for Sally to take her first bite. + +Sally closed her eyes, and took a bite of the broccoli. It was crunchy and yummy! + +From then on, Sally wasn't so nosy. She still liked broccoli, though. +Jimmy went to the park with his mom. It was a sunny day and he saw lots of things that made him happy. He saw a big slide and said, "I want to go on the slide!" His mom smiled and told him he could go. + +Jimmy was so successful! He went up and down the slide many times. He was even brave enough to go on his own. His mom watched across the park and mentioned how brave he was. + +After some time playing, Jimmy saw a beautiful flower. He asked his mom what it was and she said it was a daisy. Jimmy liked it so much and wanted to take it home so he bent over to pick it. His mom noticed this and said, "No, Jimmy. We don't pick the flowers. But we can look at it and admire it!" + +Jimmy agreed and hugged his mom. He was so successful in the park that day and was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a musician who always wanted to make people happy. He could always feel their sadness away when he played his sweet music. Every day the musician tried very hard to make the people smile. + +One day it started to rain. The musician still kept playing his music, though he was getting wet. He kept playing and playing, hoping the rain would soon stop. But the rain didn't end. The musician started to weep. + +Suddenly, a little girl ran up to the musician. She said, "Don't cry. Keep playing your music. I know you can make the rain stop!" The musician was amazed. He started to play and before long, the clouds parted and the sun shone through. + +The musician was so happy that he believed in himself. He remembered the little girl's words, "Keep playing your music. I know you can make the rain stop!" Even when it looks like something can't be done, you should never give up. Keep trying and don't forget to believe in yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim saw a kayak by the water. It was a pretty color. Tim wanted to try the kayak. + +Tim got in the kayak. At first, it was not easy. But soon, Tim learned how to paddle. He was so happy in the kayak. + +Then, something fun happened. A duck swam by the kayak. Tim and the duck raced. Tim won the race. He went home and told his mom all about the fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to read books. One day, it was wet outside, so she stayed in her room to read. + +Amy opened her book and saw many lines. She read the lines out loud. "The cat is big. The dog is small," she read. Her little brother, Tim, heard her and came into her room. + +"Can I read too?" Tim asked. Amy smiled and said, "Yes, you can!" So, they sat together and read the lines in the book. They had a lot of fun reading on the wet day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big hill. On the top of the hill, there was a deep hole. In the hole, there was a very yummy cake. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went up the hill. He saw the deep hole and the yummy cake inside. Tim wanted to taste the cake, but he was too small to reach it. + +Tim had an idea. He found a big stick and used it to get the cake out of the hole. He tasted the cake and it was so yummy! Tim was happy that he could taste the cake from the top of the hill. +Once upon a time, there was a group of adventurous friends. They loved to play and explore together. One day, they found a big, black coal in the forest. They had never seen coal before. + +The friends wanted to take the coal home, but they did not know how to carry it. They tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. They started to argue about what to do. Some wanted to leave it, and some wanted to keep trying. + +Then, one friend had a great idea. They said, "Let's unite and work together!" So, they all held hands and lifted the coal together. It was still heavy, but they could do it because they were united. The friends took the coal home and showed it to their families. Everyone was very proud of them. And from that day on, they knew that they could do anything if they worked together. +Once upon a time, in a small, calm town, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to ask questions. She would question her mom, her dad, and her friends about everything. She wanted to learn all she could about the world around her. + +One day, Lily found a pair of scissors in her house. She didn't know what they were, so she went to her mom and asked, "Mom, what are these?" Her mom told her, "Those are scissors, Lily. They are used to cut paper and other things. But be careful, they can be sharp." + +Lily was happy to learn about the scissors. She went to her room and found some paper. She used the scissors to cut the paper into fun shapes like hearts, stars, and circles. She showed her mom and dad her pretty paper shapes and they were very proud of her. + +Lily wanted to share her new skill with her friends. The next day, she brought the scissors and paper to her friend's house. They all sat down and Lily taught them how to cut out shapes too. They had a great time making paper art together. + +From that day on, Lily and her friends loved to play with scissors and paper. They made beautiful art and had lots of fun. And Lily never stopped asking questions, because she knew that asking questions was a great way to learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an adorable mitten. It was red and soft. She loved her mitten very much. + +One day, Lily went to play outside with her friends. They played hide and seek, and they had so much fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily saw that her mitten was gone. She had lost her adorable mitten. + +Lily and her friends looked everywhere for the mitten. They looked under the trees and behind the bushes. But they could not find it. Lily was very sad. She went home without her mitten. + +That night, it was very cold. Lily's hand was cold without her mitten. She missed her adorable mitten so much. But she never found it again. And that was the bad ending of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a big sack. In the sack, there was a lot of dessert. The dessert was very interesting. It was all colors and shapes. The dessert was sweet and yummy. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found the sack. He saw the interesting dessert and said, "Wow! What is this?" Tim's friend, Sue, came over and looked at the sack too. She said, "I don't know, but it looks fun!" + +Tim and Sue decided to try the dessert. They took a small piece and tasted it. "Yum!" said Tim. "This is so good!" Sue agreed, "I like it too!" They shared the dessert with their friends and everyone loved it. + +From that day on, Tim, Sue, and their friends would play together and eat the interesting dessert from the big sack. They were very happy and had lots of fun. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim went to a big stadium with his dad. The stadium was very impressive. It was a sunny day and many people were there. Tim was excited to see his first game. + +In the stadium, Tim saw a man waving a big flag. "Dad, look at the man with the flag," Tim said. "Yes, Tim, he is waving the flag to cheer for the team," Dad replied. Tim decided to wave too, so he waved his small flag. + +Tim and his dad watched the game and had fun. They cheered and waved their flags. When the game was over, they went home very happy. Tim couldn't wait to go back to the impressive stadium again. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. The park was wide with lots of room to play. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. His mom said, "Be careful, Tim!" + +Tim climbed the tree and found a nest with a little bird inside. The bird was sad because it could not fly. Tim wanted to help the bird. He said, "Don't worry, little bird. I will help you." + +Tim's mom saw him with the bird and came to help. She told Tim, "We can take the bird home today and help it get better." They took the bird home and gave it food. The bird started to feel better and could fly again. The bird was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tim and mom, for helping me." Tim and his mom were happy that they could help the bird. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. Lucy noticed something shiny inside the hole. She wanted to find out what it was. + +Lucy asked her mom if she could look inside the hole. Her mom said it was safe, so Lucy looked inside. She found a fake, shiny coin. Lucy was very excited about her find. + +Lucy showed the fake coin to her mom. They both laughed and played with the coin. They had a fun day at the park, and Lucy kept the fake coin to remember their special day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an old car. The old car had a motor that made a lot of noise. The car lived in a big red barn with a little boy named Tim. + +One day, Tim asked his mom, "Can we fix the old car?" Mom replied, "Yes, but we need help." So, they went to find a friend who knew about motors. They found a man named Bob who loved cars. + +Bob looked at the motor and said, "I can fix it!" He worked hard, and soon the old car was running like new. Tim was very happy. He knew that one day, he would drive the old car and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a big oak tree. The oak tree was very old and strong. It had many green leaves and big roots. Many animals lived in and around the oak tree. They loved their home. + +One day, a little pink bird came to the oak tree. The pink bird was sad. It had a hurt wing and could not fly. The other animals saw the pink bird suffer. They wanted to help their new friend. + +The animals worked together to help the pink bird. They brought food and made a soft nest in the oak tree. The pink bird felt better and better each day. Soon, the pink bird could fly again. The pink bird and the animals were happy and played together in the big oak tree. +Once upon a time, there was a bird with a pale wing. The bird loved to fly high in the sky. The bird's friends looked at the pale wing and thought it was pretty. + +One day, the bird wanted to play a game. The bird decided to disappear and hide from its friends. The friends looked everywhere for the bird with the pale wing, but they could not find it. + +After a while, the bird with the pale wing came out from its hiding place. The friends were so happy to see the bird again. They all played together and had lots of fun. The bird with the pale wing was happy, and its friends loved the disappearing game. +One morning, a little dog named Max was upset. He wanted to play with his ball, but he could not find it. He looked under the bed, in the box, and behind the door, but the ball was not there. Max was sad and did not know what to do. + +Max's friend, a big cat named Tom, saw that Max was upset. Tom wanted to help Max feel better. Tom said, "Let's take a walk, and maybe we will find your ball." Max liked the idea, so they went for a walk together. + +As they walked, they saw a little girl crying. She had Max's ball! Max was happy to see his ball, but he saw the girl was upset too. Max decided to let the girl keep the ball to make her feel better. Tom was proud of Max. They both learned that sharing can make others happy, and it made Max feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow fish named Sunny. Sunny lived in the big blue sea with her family. She loved to play with her friends and swim in the waves all day. + +One day, Sunny met a kind fish named Fin. Fin was a green fish who liked to make funny faces. They played together in the waves and had lots of fun. As they swam and played, Sunny and Fin became very good friends. + +After some time, Sunny and Fin decided to marry. They had a happy wedding near the big waves with all their friends and family. The yellow and green fish swam together and made a beautiful, colorful sight. Sunny and Fin were very happy and lived together in the sea, playing in the waves forever. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to sleep all day and play all night. He lived in a small house with a big cupboard. Inside the cupboard, there were many toys and treats for Tom to play with and eat. + +One day, Tom wanted to play with his friend, Sam the dog. But Tom was too lazy to look for his ball in the cupboard. So, he decided to borrow Sam's ball instead. Tom went to Sam's house and asked, "Can I borrow your ball, please?" Sam was a very nice dog and said, "Yes, you can borrow my ball, Tom." + +Tom and Sam played with the ball all day long. They were very happy and had lots of fun. When it was time for Tom to go home, he remembered to give the ball back to Sam. Tom said, "Thank you for letting me borrow your ball, Sam." Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom. Let's play again tomorrow!" And from that day on, Tom and Sam played together every day, and Tom was not so lazy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a thin teacher named Miss Sue. She had many little pupils in her class. They all liked to learn and play together. One day, Miss Sue had a fun game for the children. She called it "match." + +In the game, the pupils had to find two things that were the same. They looked around the room and found many matches. They found two red balls, two blue chairs, and two green frogs. The children were very happy and proud of their matches. + +But one boy named Tim did not play the game well. He wanted to win and be the best. So, he took other children's matches and hid them. When the game was over, Tim had the most matches, but the other pupils were sad. They did not know where their matches went. + +Miss Sue found out what Tim did and told him it was wrong. Tim felt bad and said sorry to his friends. But the other pupils did not want to play with him anymore. Tim learned that being the best is not important, but being kind and fair is what makes a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. In the forest, there was a little rabbit. The little rabbit liked to play all day. One day, it started to rain. The rabbit wanted to find a quiet place to stay dry. + +The rabbit saw a big tree. The tree looked serious, but it was dry under it. The rabbit went under the tree to stay dry. The rain got harder, but the rabbit was happy and safe under the tree. + +Then, a loud sound came from the sky. The tree fell down. The rabbit was not safe anymore. The rabbit should have found a safer place to stay dry. The moral of the story is to always find a safe place when it rains. +Once upon a time, there was a funny armchair. It lived in a big room with a nice family. The family loved to sit on the funny armchair and tell stories. The armchair was very happy. + +One day, the family let their friends come to their house. The friends saw the funny armchair and laughed. They said, "What a funny armchair!" They all sat on the armchair and had a fun time. + +In the end, the funny armchair was very happy because it made everyone laugh and have fun. The family and their friends all loved the funny armchair. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy magnet. He would use it to pick up small things like paper clips and coins. One day, it was very wet outside because it had rained all day. Tim's mom told him not to go outside and play. + +But Tim didn't listen to his mom. He took his magnet and went outside to play in the wet grass. He found many wet leaves and sticks, but he didn't find any coins or paper clips. Tim was sad because he didn't find anything fun to pick up with his magnet. + +As Tim was playing, he saw a little bird trying to sleep in its nest. Tim didn't want to disturb the bird, so he decided to go back inside his house. He told his mom about the wet grass and the bird. His mom was happy that he didn't disturb the bird and let him play with his magnet inside the house. Tim learned that sometimes it's better to listen to his mom and not go outside when it's wet. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a pretty view of trees, flowers, and a big pond. Tim loved to look at the view and play with his toys. He had a yummy snack with him, some sweet cookies that his mom made. + +While Tim was playing, a girl named Sue came over. "Can I have one of your yummy cookies?" she asked. Tim didn't want to give her a cookie, because he wanted them all for himself. Sue was sad and walked away. + +Tim's mom saw what happened and said, "Tim, it's nice to give and share with others." Tim thought about it and decided to give Sue a cookie. He found Sue and gave her a yummy cookie. Sue was happy and they both enjoyed the pretty view together, eating their cookies and becoming friends. +Once upon a time, there was a young farmer. He had a big farm with many animals. One day, he saw that his sheep were not happy. They did not want to eat or play. The young farmer started to worry. + +He asked his dog, "Why are my sheep so sad?" The dog said, "I don't know. Let's go and ask the sheep." So, the young farmer and his dog went to talk to the sheep. + +The sheep said, "We are sad because we miss our friend, the cow. She went away and we don't know where she is." The young farmer said, "Don't worry, my sheep. We will find the cow and bring her back." The sheep smiled, and the young farmer and his dog went to look for the cow. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little house, there lived a girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with her toys and make new friends. One day, a small, friendly bird flew into her room through the open window. Mia was so happy to see the bird and said, "Hi bird! Come play with me!" + +The bird entered her room and saw a tray full of Mia's toys. The bird picked up a toy car with its beak and dropped it on the floor. Mia laughed and clapped her hands. "You're so funny, bird!" she said. They played together all day long, sharing the toys on the tray. + +As the sun began to set, the bird knew it was time to go back to its family. Mia was sad to see her new friend leave, but she knew the bird had to go. She said, "Bye bird! Come back and play again soon!" The bird waved its wing and flew out the window, promising to come back and visit Mia another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was troubled because her toy mixer was not working. She wanted to play with it so bad, but she did not know what to do. + +Sue's mom saw her sad face and asked, "Sue, what's the matter?" Sue said, "My mixer is broken, and I want to play with it." Her mom said, "Let me see it, and I'll try to fix it for you." + +Sue's mom took the mixer and looked at it. She saw that the batteries were old. She said, "I think I know what's wrong. We need new batteries." Sue's mom went to the store and got new batteries. When she came back, she put the new batteries in the mixer. + +Sue was so happy when her mixer started working again. She played with it all day long. Sue learned that when she had a problem, she could ask her mom for help, and her mom would always try to fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a flashlight that he loved to play with. He would use it to look for things in the dark. One day, his friend Sam came over to play. + +Sam saw the flashlight and said, "Can I play with the flashlight too?" Tim thought for a moment and said, "No, it's mine. I don't want to share." Sam felt sad because Tim was being selfish. + +Later, they played a game that included finding things in the dark. Tim used his flashlight to find a toy, but Sam could not see. Tim saw Sam was sad and thought about it. He decided to share his flashlight with Sam. + +Now, both Tim and Sam were happy. They played together with the flashlight and found many things in the dark. They learned that sharing is more fun than being selfish. And they became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a long truck that loved to deliver big boxes. The truck had a friend named Tim. Tim and the truck worked together to bring the boxes to people's homes. + +One day, they had to deliver a big box with a screen inside. Tim said to the truck, "We have to be very careful with this box. It has a screen that the family will love to watch." + +The truck and Tim drove slowly and carefully to the family's home. When they got there, they knocked on the door. A little girl opened the door and said, "Yay! My screen is here!" Tim and the truck were very happy to see the girl so excited. + +They helped the girl open the box and set up the screen. The girl said, "Thank you, Tim and truck, for bringing my screen. Now I can watch my favorite shows!" Tim and the truck smiled, knowing they did a good job. They waved goodbye and went off to deliver more boxes to other happy families. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Lily. She had a cat named Tom. They loved to play together. One day, Lily's mom made a different dessert. It was a big, yummy cake. + +Lily and Tom wanted to eat the dessert. But they had to wait. "Not now, Lily," said her mom. "We will eat the cake after dinner." + +While they waited, Lily and Tom played outside. They ran and jumped in the sun. But they still thought about the dessert. They could not wait to eat the cake. + +At dinner time, Lily's mom put the cake in the oven to warm it up. But she forgot about it! The cake started to burn. "Oh no!" said Lily's mom. "I burned the cake!" + +Lily and Tom were sad, but they still had fun playing together. Even without the dessert, they were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play in the mud. One day, he found a big mud puddle in his yard. Tim was very happy. + +Tim saw a little girl named Sue walking by. "Sue, come play in the mud with me, please!" he said. Sue looked at the mud and smiled. "Okay, Tim!" she said. They both jumped in the mud and had lots of fun. + +After playing, they were very dirty. Tim's mom came outside and saw them. "Oh no!" she said. "You need a bath now." Tim and Sue looked at each other and laughed. They knew a cheap soap could clean them up. They went inside, took a bath, and became clean again. They promised to play in the mud again soon. +Once upon a time, in a hot summer, there was a big tree. Under the tree lived a small bow. The bow was very bitter because it could not play with the other bows. The other bows could bend and shoot arrows, but this bow could not. + +One day, the bitter bow made a new friend. The friend was a little bug. The bug and the bow played together under the tree. They laughed and had fun. The bow was not bitter anymore. It was happy to have a friend. + +But then, a big wind came. The wind blew the bug away from the tree. The bow was sad and bitter again. It could not find its friend. The bow stayed under the tree, all alone, for the rest of the summer. +Once upon a time, on a small street, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to play with her ball outside. One day, she saw a filthy ball near the road. It was not her ball, but she wanted to see what it was. + +Jane picked up the filthy ball and started to play with it. Suddenly, the ball began to glow. It was a pretty color, like the sun. Jane was very happy and excited. She showed the glowing ball to her mom and dad. They were surprised too. + +Jane and her family kept the glowing ball in their house. Every night, the ball would glow and light up their home. They all loved the glowing ball, and it made them feel happy and safe. +One day, a girl named Mia went into the woods. She saw a big, unknown animal. The animal was very big and had a lot of hair. Mia was scared. + +Mia said, "Who are you?" The animal said, "I am Urge. I am sad because I have no friends." Mia felt bad for Urge. She wanted to help him. + +Mia said, "I will be your friend, Urge." Urge was very happy. They played in the woods all day. Now, Urge was not sad anymore. Mia and Urge were best friends. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went on a safari with his family. They wanted to see all the big animals like lions, elephants, and giraffes. Tim felt very lucky to go on this trip. + +One day, while they were driving in their big car, they saw a group of birds. The birds were eating seeds on the ground. Tim's mom told him that the birds were scatter-ing the seeds. Tim liked to watch the birds scatter the seeds. + +At the end of the safari, Tim felt very happy and lucky. He saw many big animals and learned about how birds scatter seeds. Tim couldn't wait to go on another safari with his family. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a thin cat named Tom. Tom had many friends, but his best friend was a big dog named Max. They played together every day, and they were very happy. + +One day, Tom wanted to have a party. He said, "I will invite all my friends!" So, he sent out invitations to all his friends, including Max. They were all very excited. + +On the day of the party, the sky turned dark and there was a loud thunder. The thunder scared all the animals, and they ran away. Tom was very sad. His party was ruined, and he was all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a lively snake. The snake lived in a big forest. The snake loved to play and make new friends. + +One day, a little boy came to the forest. He saw the lively snake and wanted to play with it. The snake was happy to have a new friend. The little boy wanted to hold the snake, but he was scared. + +The lively snake showed the little boy that it was nice and not scary. The little boy was happy and held the snake. They played all day in the forest and had so much fun. The little boy and the lively snake became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Olive. Olive was a very mild girl. She never yelled or got mad. She always said "please" and "thank you". + +One day, Olive went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. "Please, can I go on the slide?" she asked her mom. Her mom said, "Yes, you can go on the slide, Olive." + +Olive went up the slide and slid down. She had so much fun! She played with her friends and they all said "please" when they wanted a turn. Olive was happy and had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. The frog lived near a beautiful lake. The frog loved to jump and play all day. + +One day, the frog met a new friend. The new friend was a butterfly. The butterfly said, "Hello, frog! I like your beautiful lake. Can I stay and play with you?" The frog smiled and said, "Yes, butterfly! Let's play together." + +After playing all day, the frog and the butterfly were tired. They decided to settle down near the beautiful lake. They talked and laughed as the sun went down. The frog and the butterfly became best friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. In the tank, there were many fish. They all seem very happy. They liked to play and swim all day. The tank was their home. + +One day, a new fish came to the tank. He was very big and colorful. The other fish were scared. But the big fish said, "Don't be scared, I am nice." So, the fish became friends with the big fish. + +They all played together and had fun. But the big fish was very hungry. He saw the other fish and thought they looked delicious. When the other fish were not looking, the big fish ate them all. The tank was now empty, and the big fish was all alone. +One day, a big boy named Tim found a key. He saw a door with a lock. Tim thought, "I want to see what is inside." He put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened. Tim went inside. + +In the room, Tim found a box. The box had the word "power" on it. Tim wanted to open the box. He tried very hard, but the box was hard to open. Tim's friend, Sam, came into the room. Sam said, "Maybe we should not open the box. It could be bad." + +Tim did not listen to Sam. He opened the box. A big wind came out of the box. It was so strong that it blew Tim and Sam out of the room. The wind locked the door behind them. They tried to open the door, but it was too hard. They were sad and scared because they could not go back inside. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One sunny day, Tim went for a walk down the road. He saw a cat sitting on the side of the road. The cat was impatient and wanted to cross the road. + +As Tim walked closer, he saw the cat sneeze. "Achoo!" went the cat. Tim thought it was funny, but he also knew the cat needed help. He looked around and saw that no cars were coming. Tim held the cat's paw and helped it cross the road safely. + +The cat was very happy and thanked Tim. Tim felt good for helping the cat. He learned that it was important to be kind and help others when they need it. And from that day on, Tim always tried to help his friends and family, and he became known as the kindest boy in the town. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the gym with his mom. The gym was big and had many things to play with. Tim saw other kids playing and having fun. But Tim thought the gym was boring. He wanted to do something more fun. + +Tim's mom said, "Why don't you play with the other kids? Try to count how many kids are here. That's a fun number game." Tim looked around and started counting. "One, two, three, four..." he said as he pointed at each kid. + +When he finished counting, Tim went to a girl named Lily. "Hi, I'm Tim. I counted and there are ten kids here. Do you want to play a number game with me?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I love number games! Let's play together." + +They played the number game and had a lot of fun. Tim learned that the gym could be fun if he tried new things. From that day on, Tim loved going to the gym and playing with his new friend Lily. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a famous tree. This tree had many green leaves. One day, a small leaf wanted to join the other leaves on the tree. + +The small leaf said, "Can I join you up there?" The big leaves on the tree said, "Yes, come and join us!" + +The small leaf was so happy. It climbed up the tree and joined the other leaves. They all played and danced in the wind together. The small leaf was now part of the famous tree and had many new friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple cat. The cat liked to play with a little ball. One day, the ball rolled away and got lost. The purple cat was very sad. + +A small dog saw the purple cat and wanted to help. The dog found the ball, but a mean bird tried to steal it. The dog barked at the bird and the bird flew away. The dog gave the ball back to the purple cat. + +The purple cat and the dog went to the judge, who was a wise old owl. The owl said that the dog was a good friend for not letting the bird steal the ball. The purple cat and the dog were happy and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to help his mom in the kitchen. One day, his mom was cooking on the stove. The stove was hot, so Tim had to be careful. He wanted to be cool like his mom, so he put on his cool hat. + +Tim's mom saw him with his cool hat and smiled. She said, "Tim, you look so cool with your hat!" This made Tim very happy. His mom encouraged him to help more in the kitchen. She said, "You can help me mix the food in the bowl." + +Tim was excited to help. He mixed and mixed the food in the bowl. His mom was proud of him. She encouraged him to keep going. "Good job, Tim! You are a great helper," she said. Tim felt so happy and cool. + +After they finished cooking, Tim and his mom sat down to eat. They enjoyed the yummy food they made together. Tim's mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Tim. You are a cool helper!" Tim smiled, knowing he had done a good job. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a group of animals. They were very good friends. One day, they found a long staff. It was very nice and strong. All the animals wanted to have the staff. + +The animals started to quarrel. The big bear said, "I am the strongest, so I should have the staff." The fast rabbit said, "I can run the fastest, so I should have the staff." The wise owl said, "I am the smartest, so I should have the staff." They were all very hungry, but they did not want to stop quarreling. + +Then, a small mouse came and said, "Why don't we all share the staff?" The other animals stopped quarreling and thought about it. They agreed that sharing the staff was the best idea. From that day on, they all used the staff together and stayed good friends. They also found some food and were not hungry anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. One day, Lucy was in her room and she saw a mirror. She looked into the mirror and saw her face. Lucy decided to make funny faces in the mirror. + +As Lucy made funny faces, she saw a big shadow behind her. Lucy was frightened by the shadow. She thought it was a big monster. So, Lucy ran to her mommy and daddy. + +Lucy told her mommy and daddy about the big shadow. They went to her room to see. The big shadow was just a coat on a chair. Lucy was not frightened anymore. She laughed and played with her mirror again. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a fearful little girl named Amy. Amy was scared of many things, but she loved to help her mom. One sunny day, her mom asked her to pick some peppers from the garden. + +Amy walked into the garden, feeling very scared. She saw the pepper plants and thought they looked big and scary. She took a deep breath and said to herself, "I can do this!" She reached out her hand and picked a red pepper. + +Amy felt so proud of herself for being brave. She picked more peppers, and soon her basket was full. She ran back to her mom with a big smile on her face. Her mom was so happy and proud of her too. From that day on, Amy wasn't as fearful and loved to help her mom in the garden. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived an elderly woman named Mimi. She was very kind and always helped others. Mimi had a little dog named Max, who was her best friend. They would go for walks together every day. + +One sunny day, Mimi and Max met a little girl named Lily, who was crying on the sidewalk. Mimi asked, "Why are you crying, Lily?" Lily said, "I lost my toy and can't find it." Mimi wanted to help Lily, so she said, "Don't worry, Max and I will help you look for your toy." + +They all looked for the toy together. Max sniffed around and Mimi and Lily followed him. They walked and walked, but still couldn't find the toy. Lily started to cry again. Mimi told her, "Be patient, Lily. We will find your toy soon." Lily wiped her tears and kept looking with Mimi and Max. + +Finally, Max found the toy under a bush. Lily was so happy! She hugged Max and thanked Mimi. They all became good friends and played together every day. + +The moral of the story is to always be patient and never give up. With the help of friends, you can find what you're looking for. +Once upon a time, in a unique land, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty had a special symbol on her head. It looked like a heart. Kitty had many friends, but her best friend was a dog named Doggy. They played together every day. + +One day, Kitty and Doggy were playing near the big lake. Kitty saw a pretty ball in the water. She wanted to get it, but she could not swim. Doggy knew how to swim, but he was scared of the water. They both looked at the ball and wished they could rescue it. + +Kitty saw the heart symbol on her head in the water. She remembered that the heart meant love and to help others. Kitty told Doggy, "We can do it together!" So, Doggy jumped in the water and swam to the ball. Kitty held Doggy's tail to help him feel brave. They rescued the ball and played with it all day long. + +The moral of the story is that when we help and love each other, we can do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Tim. Tim lived in a pretty shell by the sea. One day, he felt a shiver and saw a big wave coming. Tim was scared and ran to find his friend, Sam the fish. + +"Sam, help me!" said Tim. "A big wave is coming, and I don't want to lose my shell!" Sam thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I have a silly idea that might help us." + +Sam told Tim to hold on tight to his shell. Then, Sam swam very fast and pushed Tim up a hill, away from the sea. They watched the big wave come and go, but Tim's shell was safe. + +After the wave was gone, Tim thanked Sam for his help. "Thank you, Sam. Your silly idea saved my shell!" They both laughed and played together, happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy went to school. In her class, there was a big blackboard. Her teacher, Miss Jane, wrote on the blackboard with chalk. Lucy and her friends were ready to learn. + +One day, Lucy saw the chalk on the blackboard vanish. She said to her friend, "Look, the chalk is gone!" Her friend looked and said, "Yes, it's gone!" They told Miss Jane about the missing chalk. + +Miss Jane asked the class, "Who took the chalk?" No one knew. Then, a little boy found the chalk under his chair. He gave it to Miss Jane. The class was happy and ready to learn again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time for your quiz. Are you ready?" + +Lily was stubborn and didn't want to take the quiz. She said, "No, I don't want to take the quiz!" + +But her mom said, "You have to take the quiz. It will help you learn new things." Lily finally agreed and took the quiz. + +After she finished the quiz, Lily's mom said, "Great job, Lily! You got all the answers right. I'm so proud of you." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. Can we send this quiz to Grandma?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, we can send it to her. She will be so happy to see how smart you are." Lily was excited to show her grandma how well she did on her quiz. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat celery because it was his favorite food. One day, Benny was hopping through the forest when he stumbled over a rock. He fell down and hurt his leg. + +Benny tried to hop but his leg hurt too much. He saw a dead tree nearby and decided to rest under it. While resting, he nibbled on some celery to make him feel better. Suddenly, he heard a rustling in the bushes. + +It was his friend, a squirrel named Sammy. Sammy saw Benny's hurt leg and offered to help him. Together, they hopped back to Benny's burrow, where Sammy helped him rest and eat more celery to feel better. From that day on, Benny was grateful to have such a good friend like Sammy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the pool with her friends. One sunny day, Lily and her friends were playing a game. They were trying to see who could make the biggest splash. + +Lily's friend Timmy made a huge splash and everyone cheered. Lily wanted to win too, so she jumped up and down in the water. Suddenly, she made the biggest splash of all! "I did it! I did it!" Lily shouted in victory. + +After the game, Lily's mom came to pick her up. "Wow, Lily! You look so hairy with all that wet hair!" her mom exclaimed. Lily giggled and said, "I had so much fun today, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park and met a new friend named Max. Max had a unique toy car that Lily had never seen before. + +"Wow, your car is so cool! Can I play with it?" asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine. You can't play with it," said Max. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted to play with the unique car so badly. Suddenly, she had an idea. She invited Max to her palace, which was really just her playhouse in the backyard. + +"Let's stir up some fun in my palace! We can play with my dolls and teddy bears," said Lily. + +Max agreed and they had a great time playing together. After a while, Max realized that Lily was a nice friend and he let her play with his unique car. They both had fun and learned that sharing is important. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a sweet friend named Billy. They played together all the time. One day, they decided to go for a walk in the forest. They saw a big, scary bear. Billy wanted to pet the bear, but Timmy said, "Stop, that's not safe!" + +Billy didn't listen and went to pet the bear. The bear got mad and started to chase them. Timmy and Billy ran as fast as they could, but the bear was too fast. Sadly, the bear caught Billy and hurt him badly. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. He wished he had stopped Billy from petting the bear. + +From that day on, Timmy never forgot his sweet friend Billy. He wished they could have more time together. But he knew Billy was gone forever. Timmy learned a very important lesson: always listen to your friends and stop them when they want to do something dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain with her colorful umbrella. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play with her. They were having fun jumping in puddles and splashing each other with water. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and thunder rumbled in the distance. Lily and Timmy were scared and didn't know what to do. But then, Lily had an idea. She remembered that her mom had taught her how to decorate her umbrella with stickers and glitter. + +Lily and Timmy quickly ran inside and decorated their umbrellas with playful stickers and sparkly glitter. They were so proud of their creations! And when they went back outside, the rain didn't seem so scary anymore. They twirled their umbrellas around and danced in the rain. + +The moral of the story is that even when things seem scary or uncertain, there is always something you can do to make it better. And sometimes, being creative and playful can help you overcome your fears. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It had a big door that you could enter. Inside the castle, there was a king who had a lot of power. He had a big crown on his head that was very impressive. The king had a lot of knights who were very strong and brave. They protected the castle from bad guys who wanted to take the king's power. One day, a dragon came to the castle. It was very big and impressive too. The knights fought the dragon and won. They saved the king's power and the castle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink milk. He would ask his mommy for a glass of milk every day. One day, Timmy decided to stretch his arms up high to reach the milk on the kitchen counter. But he was too little to reach it! + +Timmy's mommy saw him struggling and came to help. She picked him up so he could reach the milk. Timmy was so happy and drank the milk all up. He felt big and strong from drinking his milk. From that day on, Timmy knew he could always ask for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore new places and learn new things. One day, her parents took her to a big building called a museum. Lily was so excited to see all the interesting things inside. + +As they walked around the museum, Lily saw a big dinosaur skeleton that surprised her. She couldn't believe how huge it was! She also saw lots of paintings and sculptures that made her happy. + +But then, Lily got frustrated because she couldn't touch anything in the museum. Her parents explained that the things inside were very special and needed to be taken care of. Lily understood and promised to be careful. + +After their visit, Lily realized that even though she couldn't touch everything, she still learned a lot and had fun. She learned that it's important to respect things that are special and take care of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but it was very cold outside. Timmy shivered and shook because he was so cold. + +One day, Timmy's mother gave him a present. It was a big, shiny red ball. Timmy was so happy and he played with the ball every day. + +One day, Timmy's crazy friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's ball, but Timmy didn't want to share. Billy got angry and took the ball away from Timmy. Timmy cried and cried, but Billy didn't give the ball back. + +Timmy was so sad that he didn't want to play anymore. He went inside and told his mother what happened. Timmy's mother went to talk to Billy, but Billy didn't listen. Timmy never got his ball back and he never played with Billy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, he saw a mosquito flying around and tried to catch it. But the mosquito was too fast and flew away. + +Timmy's mom told him that mosquitoes can make people sick, so he should be careful around them. She also told him that some things are very fragile, which means they can break easily. + +Later that day, a delivery man came to their house and brought a big box. Timmy's mom told him to be careful and not to touch the box because it was fragile. Timmy watched as the delivery man carefully placed the box inside their house. + +"Mommy, what does fragile mean?" Timmy asked. + +"It means that the box can break easily if we're not careful," his mom replied. + +"Okay, I will be careful like the delivery man," Timmy said. + +From then on, Timmy was careful around fragile things and always remembered to watch out for mosquitoes. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play fetch with his owner, a girl named Lily. One day, Lily took Spot to the park to play. But when they got there, they saw a sign that said "No dogs allowed. It's the law." Lily was sad because she couldn't play with Spot at the park anymore. + +Spot didn't like seeing Lily sad, so he decided to do something about it. He ran around the park and barked at everyone he saw. People were scared because Spot was so rough and loud. Finally, the park ranger came over and told Spot to quit being so noisy. + +But Spot had a plan. He wagged his tail and licked the ranger's hand. The ranger smiled and said, "Okay, you can stay. But you have to be on a leash." Lily was happy again and Spot was happy because he got to play fetch in the park. And they both knew that sometimes it's okay to break the law if you do it for a good reason. +One day, Daddy and Mommy went on a trip. Daddy said, "We need to pack our bags." So, Mommy packed clothes and toys. Daddy packed food and drinks. They put everything in the car and drove away. + +After a while, Daddy said, "I miss my wife." Mommy laughed and said, "I'm your wife!" Daddy smiled and said, "Oh yeah, you're my normal wife." + +They drove for a long time until they reached a big house. Daddy said, "We're here!" Mommy said, "Yay, let's have fun!" They went inside and played games. It was a happy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy found a stick on the ground. The stick was long and brown. Timmy picked up the stick and held it in his hand. + +Timmy liked the stick so much that he wanted to keep it. He asked his mom if he could own the stick. His mom said yes, so now Timmy had his very own stick. + +One morning, Timmy went outside to play with his stick. But it was very cold outside. Timmy's hands were cold too. He held onto his stick tightly to keep his hands warm. Timmy was happy that he owned the stick because it helped him stay warm on a cold day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink cushion that she loved to hug and play with. She would always hang it on the back of her chair when she was done playing. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She brought her pink cushion with her and hung it on a tree branch while she played. But when it was time to go home, Lily forgot to take the cushion with her. + +That night, Lily realized she had left her cushion at the park. She was sad and worried that someone might take it. The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the park to look for the cushion. But it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was heartbroken. She missed her cushion so much. She learned that it's important to always remember to take care of her things and not hang them up in places where they might get lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they went to the playground and saw a big slide. Lily was so excited to try it out! + +As she climbed up the ladder, she saw a crane in the distance. It was building something tall and strong. Lily thought it was amazing and wanted to watch it for a while. + +Her friend, Timmy, called out to her, "Lily, come on! Let's slide down together!" + +Lily replied, "Just one more minute, Timmy. I want to see the crane finish building the perfect tower." + +After a few minutes, Lily ran back to the slide and slid down with Timmy. They laughed and had so much fun. It was the perfect day at the park! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new scarf that her mommy gave her. Lily loved her new scarf because it was so pretty and soft. + +One day, Lily went outside to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy saw Lily's new scarf and said, "Wow, Lily! Your scarf is so pretty! Can I touch it?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, you can touch it. It's new and very soft." + +As they were playing, they saw a big butterfly fly by. Timmy said, "Look, Lily! The butterfly can fly high in the sky with its pretty wings." + +Lily replied, "Yes, the butterfly can fly. It's so pretty, just like my new scarf!" + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together often, and they always looked up at the sky, hoping to see the butterfly fly by again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy because he had played outside all day. His mom said, "Timmy, it's time to take a bath and go to bed." Timmy said, "But I don't want to take a bath. I want to sleep." His mom said, "You have to try to take a bath because you are dirty." + +Timmy went to the bathroom and his mom gave him some soap. Timmy said, "What is this?" His mom said, "It's soap. It will make you clean." Timmy tried to use the soap, but it was slippery and kept falling out of his hands. His mom said, "Here, let me help you." + +After Timmy was clean, he put on his pajamas and got into bed. His mom said, "Goodnight, Timmy. Sweet dreams." Timmy said, "Goodnight, Mommy. I love you." And then he fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends wanted to build a sandcastle. They needed a tool to help them build it. Timmy suggested they ask his dad for help. + +Timmy's dad gave them a shovel to gather the sand. They worked hard and soon they had a big pile of sand. Timmy's friend, Sarah, said, "It looks gloomy. Let's add some shells and rocks to make it pretty." + +They searched around and found lots of shells and rocks. They added them to the sandcastle and it looked beautiful. Timmy said, "Wow, it's amazing what we can do when we work together!" +Once upon a time, there was a blue car. The car loved to speed down the road, going vroom vroom! One day, the car saw a shiny file on the ground. The file was also blue, just like the car. The car wanted to take the file for a ride, so it picked it up with its wheels and carried it along. As they sped down the road together, the car and the file became good friends. They had so much fun going fast and feeling the wind in their faces. From that day on, the car and the file went on many adventures together, always speeding along and having a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They saw a boy named Max playing on the slide. + +Lily said, "Hi Max! Can I play with you?" + +Max said, "Sure! But be careful, the slide is slippery." + +Lily climbed up the ladder to the slide. She slipped and fell down. Her heart was beating fast, but she wasn't hurt. + +Max said, "Are you okay?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I'm okay. I just need to be more careful." + +Max said, "That's a modest thing to say. Let's play together now!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing outside. The wind was blowing softly and the sun was shining bright. Lily was having so much fun playing with her toys when her little brother came outside. + +"Can I play too?" her brother asked. + +"No, you always break my toys," Lily said. + +Her brother looked sad and walked away. Lily felt bad for being mean to him. She ran after him and said, "I'm sorry for being mean. Will you forgive me?" + +Her brother smiled and said, "Yes, I forgive you. Let's play together!" + +They played together in the mild wind and had so much fun. From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to forgive and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and daddy who had a new baby. The baby was very tiny and couldn't walk or talk yet. The mommy and daddy loved the infant very much and wanted to take the baby on a trip. + +They decided to pack up their car with all the things the baby would need. They packed diapers, bottles, and blankets. The mommy even packed a famous stuffed animal that the baby loved. + +When they got to their destination, the baby was very happy and smiled a lot. The mommy and daddy were happy too because they got to spend time with their new little one. They knew they would always pack everything the baby needed when they went on trips. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved playing with his toys and his dog named Spot. One day, Tim's mom asked him to help her with the laundry. Tim was excited to help his mom. + +They went to the laundry room and Tim saw a big iron. He asked his mom what it was and she told him it was for making clothes smooth. Tim thought it was cool. + +While they were folding clothes, Tim accidentally slapped himself in the face with a sock. His mom laughed and gave him a hug. Tim learned to be more careful when folding clothes with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a purple dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy said, "Lily, your dress is so pretty. I like purple." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. I like purple too." + +As they played, Lily noticed that Timmy's eyes would blink a lot. She asked him, "Timmy, why do your eyes blink so much?" Timmy replied, "I don't know. They just do it." Lily said, "Oh, okay. That's good." + +After playing for a while, they got tired and sat on a bench. Lily said, "Timmy, do you want to have a snack?" Timmy said, "Yes, please." Lily took out some grapes from her bag and shared them with Timmy. They both agreed that the grapes tasted good. + +As the sun started to set, Lily and Timmy said goodbye to each other and went home. Lily was happy that she had a good time with her friend and that she got to wear her favorite purple dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to be a superhero when he grew up. He practiced every day and tried his best. One day, he saved a cat from a tree and felt very successful. + +But one day, Timmy took a toy from his friend without asking. That was a bad thing to do. His friend was very sad and Timmy felt bad too. He knew he had done something wrong. + +Later that day, Timmy went to his room to play with his toys. Suddenly, his favorite toy vanished! He looked everywhere but it was gone. Timmy realized that he had lost something important because he did something bad earlier. He learned that doing bad things can lead to bad endings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and learning new things every day. One day, her friend Sarah accidentally tore a page from her notebook. Lily got upset and started to cry. + +Sarah felt sad and compassionate for what she did, so she decided to help Lily. Sarah took out her own notebook and gave it to Lily so she could continue studying. Lily was happy and grateful for her friend's kind gesture. + +The next day, Lily wanted to repay Sarah's kindness. She noticed that Sarah's compass was broken, so she decided to buy her a new one. She used her pocket money to buy the compass and gave it to Sarah as a surprise gift. Sarah was overjoyed and thanked Lily for her thoughtful gift. + +The moral of the story is that when we show compassion and kindness towards others, it can inspire them to do the same. We should always try to help others in need, even if it means sacrificing something of our own. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. Tim loved to swim in the ocean, and his mom always made sure he wore a life jacket. Tim saw a group of kids building a sandcastle and asked if he could play with them. They said yes, and Tim was happy. + +The kids had a lot of toys to play with, including a bucket and a shovel. Tim wanted to play with them too, but he didn't have any toys. He told the kids he didn't have any toys, but they said it was okay and he could still play with them. + +After playing for a while, Tim's mom called him to come back to her. Tim said goodbye to his new friends and went back to his mom. She asked him if he had fun, and Tim said yes. He told his mom about the sandcastle and the kids who let him play with them. His mom was happy for him and said he was a modest and kind boy. + +But as they were leaving the beach, Tim realized he had accidentally taken one of the kids' toys with him. He felt bad and wanted to return it, but it was too late. They had already left. Tim was sad that he had taken something that wasn't his, and his mom told him it was important to always include honesty and kindness in his actions. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird lived in a nest high up in a tree. The nest was made of sticks and leaves. One day, the bird woke up and felt cold. It started to shiver. + +The bird looked around and saw that the leaves on the tree were falling down. The bird knew that winter was coming. The bird wanted to make its nest warm and cozy. + +The bird flew around and found some soft feathers. The feathers were a bit smelly, but the bird didn't mind. The bird put the feathers in its nest and snuggled up inside. The bird was no longer cold and didn't shiver anymore. The bird was happy in its warm and cozy nest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Tim. + +"Look what I found!" whispered Lily to Tim. + +"That's so cool!" exclaimed Tim loudly. + +Suddenly, another boy named Jack came up and said, "That's my rock! I dropped it when I was playing earlier." + +Lily didn't want to give the rock back, but her mom always taught her to be kind and share. So she gave the rock back to Jack. Jack was very happy and gave Lily a reward for being so nice. Lily felt proud and happy that she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to walk on the ground and play with her friends. One day, Ellie saw a monkey with a bald head. Ellie thought the monkey was very funny-looking, but she didn't want to be mean. Instead, Ellie admired the monkey's bravery for showing his bald head to everyone. + +Ellie and the monkey became friends and played together every day. They would run around on the ground and swing on the trees. Ellie loved spending time with her new friend and admired how kind he was to her. + +One day, they saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. Ellie and the monkey looked up in awe and admired the colors. They felt very happy and grateful to be friends and to share this special moment together. From that day on, Ellie knew that it didn't matter what someone looked like on the outside, it was what was inside that mattered. +Once upon a time, a baby was playing in the park with his toy. Suddenly, a dog came and bit the toy! The baby was sad and started to cry. + +A little girl saw the baby crying and asked, "What happened? Why are you sad?" + +The baby replied, "Dog bite toy. Toy broken. Gloomy baby." + +The little girl felt bad for the baby and said, "Don't worry, I have a toy you can play with." The baby smiled and played happily with the new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to run really fast and feel the wind in his fur. He would speed through the fields and jump over rocks and bushes. One day, Benny was running so fast that he didn't see a sharp rock on the ground. He tripped and fell, hurting his leg badly. + +Benny's mommy tried to help him by stitching up his leg, but the wound was too bad. Benny couldn't run anymore and he was very sad. He missed feeling the wind in his fur and the joy of running fast. Benny had to stay in his burrow all day and he felt very lonely. + +One day, a mean fox came to Benny's burrow and tried to eat him. Benny couldn't run away and he couldn't fight back. The fox caught him and Benny never saw his mommy or his friends again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat on the sea. It was so big, it was enormous! But one day, the boat got into trouble and crashed into some rocks. The boat wrecked and sank into the water. + +The people on the boat were very sad because they lost all their things. They decided to search for their things in the water. They looked and looked but they couldn't find anything. + +Just when they thought all was lost, a kind dolphin came to help them. The dolphin searched the water and found all their things! The people were so happy and thanked the dolphin for helping them. From that day on, they always remembered to be careful when sailing on the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint, but she didn't have any paint at home. So, she asked her mommy if they could go to the store to buy some paint. + +Mommy said, "Sure, we can go to the store, but we have to be careful. There are some dangerous things in the store, so we have to stay close to each other." + +Lily and mommy went to the store and found a painter who worked there. The painter helped them find the paint they needed. Lily was so happy! + +On the way home, Lily said to her mommy, "Thank you for taking me to the store. I love painting!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm happy you had fun, but we have to remember to be careful in the store. It can be dangerous." + +Lily nodded and said, "I know, mommy. I'll be careful next time." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the hot sun. She loved to run around and play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going on a long car ride to see an oasis. + +Lily was very excited to see the oasis. She had heard that there was water and trees and lots of animals to see. When they arrived, Lily saw that there were lots of people there too. They were all trying to get water from the oasis. + +Lily's mom told her that the water was not available to everyone. Only those who were strong enough to pull the bucket up from the well could get water. Lily watched as many people tried and failed to pull the bucket up. But then, a strong man came along and pulled the bucket up with ease. Lily was amazed and knew that she wanted to be strong like him someday. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a brave dog named Max. They loved to play together and go on adventures. One day, Timmy and Max went to the park. Timmy wanted to play on the swings, but he didn't have any money to pay. + +Timmy saw a man with a lot of money in his pocket. He thought he could take the man's money and pay for the swings. But Max knew it was wrong to take things that didn't belong to them. He barked at Timmy and tried to stop him. Timmy didn't listen and took the man's money anyway. + +The man saw what Timmy did and called the police. Timmy and Max tried to run away, but the police caught them. Timmy was very scared and didn't know what to do. He wished he had listened to Max and never took the money. In the end, Timmy had to pay for what he did and he learned a very important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with lots of trees and flowers. In the park, there was an old man who was very old. He was so old that he couldn't walk very fast. He liked to sit on a bench and watch the children play. + +One day, the old man saw a little girl playing in the park. She was playing with a ball and laughing. The old man smiled and said, "Imagine being young again and playing like that!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "I love playing in the park. It's my favorite season. I like it when the flowers bloom and the sun shines." + +The old man nodded and said, "Yes, spring is a beautiful season. I remember when I was young and used to play in the park during spring. It was so much fun." The little girl smiled and they both sat on the bench, watching the children play. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman. He loved to catch fish in the river. One day, he caught a big fish that was as high as his arm. He was very happy and decided to serve the fish for dinner. + +He took the fish home and showed it to his family. They were all amazed by how big it was. The fisherman's wife cooked the fish and it smelled delicious. They all sat down to eat and enjoyed the tasty meal. + +After dinner, the fisherman's son asked him how he caught such a big fish. The fisherman smiled and told him that he had to be patient and wait for the right moment. The little boy was impressed and decided he wanted to be a fisherman too when he grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he went to the beach to find some seashells. While he was walking on the sand, he saw a big whale in the ocean. The whale was swimming very fast! + +Timmy said, "Wow! Look at the whale go! He's so fast!" + +Just then, a man came up to Timmy and said, "Did you see the whale too?" + +Timmy said, "Yes! He's swimming so fast!" + +The man said, "Yes, he's trying to gain some speed to catch his dinner." + +Timmy watched the whale swim for a while longer, and then went back to collecting seashells. He was happy to have seen the big, fast whale. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick cherries from the trees. One day, she met a jolly bee named Buzz. + +"Hello, Buzz! Would you like to pick cherries with me?" Lily asked. + +Buzz replied, "I would love to, but I can't. I lost my wings and now I can't fly." + +Lily felt sad for Buzz and started to cry. But then she had an idea. She picked a cherry and gave it to Buzz. "Here you go, Buzz. This cherry will make you feel better." + +Buzz ate the cherry and smiled. "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +From that day on, Lily and Buzz picked cherries together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little 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 stop playing. + +"I don't want to clean up my toys, Mommy," Timmy said. + +"You need to clean up your toys, Timmy. We have to rush to the store," Mommy replied. + +Timmy started to worry. "But I don't want to go to the store. What if I get lost?" + +"Don't worry, Timmy. I'll hold your hand and we'll go together," Mommy said. + +After they finished cleaning up, they rushed out the door to the store. Timmy was so happy he wasn't lost and he didn't have to be ashamed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend, Sarah, said, "Let's tie our shoelaces and go to the park!" Lily promised to tie her shoelaces, but she forgot. + +When they got to the park, Lily tripped and fell. Her shoelaces had come undone. Sarah helped her up and said, "You promised to tie your shoelaces, Lily. You have to be careful!" Lily felt bad and said sorry. + +They played on the swings and had an amazing time, but when it was time to go home, Lily's mom noticed her scraped knee. "What happened?" she asked. Lily told her about forgetting to tie her shoelaces. Her mom was upset and said, "I promise we'll go to the doctor to make sure it's okay." + +Lily learned her lesson and always remembered to tie her shoelaces after that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help plant some flowers in the garden. + +Lily didn't want to help because she thought it would be boring. But her mom said, "Trust me, planting bulbs is fun! You'll see." + +So Lily and her mom started digging holes in the dirt and putting the bulbs inside. Lily was surprised to find out that it was actually fun! + +After they finished planting, Lily's mom said, "Let's water the bulbs so they can grow big and strong." Lily helped water the bulbs and she felt proud of herself for trusting her mom and trying something new. +Once upon a time, there was a big and yellow flower called a sunflower. It was very popular among the other flowers in the garden. One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw the sunflower. She smiled and nodded her head. The sunflower was happy to see the little girl and nodded back. The little girl picked the sunflower and took it home to her mom. Her mom was happy to see the sunflower and put it in a vase. The sunflower was happy to be inside and nodded its head in the vase. From that day on, the little girl and her mom loved the sunflower and it became even more popular. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a pot. She would put all her toys inside the pot and pretend they were going on an adventure. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to print her name on a piece of paper. Lily was excited to try because she knew how to write some letters. She grabbed a pen and carefully printed her name on the paper. + +Lily was so proud of herself for printing her name. She ran to show her pot and all her toys. They cheered for her and Lily felt very happy. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything if she was brave and tried her best. +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and read books. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a ball and she wanted to play too. + +Lily was too shy to ask the boy if she could play with him. She walked around the park and saw a kind lady sitting on a bench. The lady smiled at Lily and asked her if she wanted to play. + +Lily was happy and grateful for the lady's request to play. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily was not as shy and made many new friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because she was going to send a letter to her grandma. Lily asked her mommy for a stamp to put on the letter. Her mommy gave her a pretty stamp with a butterfly on it. + +Lily then asked her daddy to help her tie the letter with a bow. Her daddy tied the letter nicely and Lily put the stamp on it. She was so happy that she jumped up and down. + +Lily's mommy asked her, "Why are you so excited, Lily?" Lily replied, "I'm excited because I'm sending a letter to grandma with a pretty stamp on it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play hide-and-seek. Lily was very good at hiding, so she found a spot behind a big tree and set herself there. + +After a while, Lily's friend Tommy found her and said, "It's my turn to hide now!" Lily said, "Okay, I'll count to ten and then come find you." Tommy ran away fast to find a hiding spot. + +Lily counted to ten and then started looking for Tommy. She looked all around the park, but she couldn't find him. Finally, she heard a noise coming from a bush. She walked over to the bush and said, "I found you, Tommy! You were hiding so well." Tommy smiled and said, "Thanks, Lily. That was fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a pretty rose in a garden. The rose was red and smelled nice. One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw the pretty rose. She picked it up and smelled it. Then, she accidentally dropped the rose and it broke. The little girl felt sad and wanted to fix the rose. She tried to put it back together but it didn't work. Suddenly, a magic fairy appeared and reversed time. The rose was not broken anymore and the little girl was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a zoo with many animals. In the zoo, there was a big lion with a long mane. The lion loved to roar very loud. All the other animals would listen to the lion's roar. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Amy came to the zoo with her mom. They walked around and saw all the animals. When they got to the lion's cage, Amy asked her mom, "Mom, why does the lion have a long mane?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "The long mane makes the lion feel strong and brave. When he roars, all the other animals know he is the king of the zoo." + +Amy liked the lion with the long mane. She liked how he roared so loud. Before they left the zoo, Amy told the lion, "Bye, Mr. Lion! I like your long mane and your big roar!" The lion roared one more time, and Amy and her mom went home, happy after their day at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a mechanic named Tom. He had a powerful car. Tom liked to test his car to see how fast it could go. One day, he went to a big track to test his car. + +Tom drove his car very fast around the track. He was happy because his car was the most powerful one there. All the other cars were not as strong as Tom's car. + +Tom won the race and got a big prize. He was the best mechanic with the most powerful car. Everyone cheered for Tom, and he was very proud of his car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to dream a lot. One Wednesday, she had a dream about a big, friendly bear. + +In her dream, Lily and the bear went to play at the park. They played on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun together. But then, a rude bird came and tried to take Lily's snack. + +The bear said, "No, bird, that's not nice!" The rude bird flew away, and Lily and the bear continued to play. They played all day until the sun went down. + +When Lily woke up from her dream, she smiled. She was happy she had such a fun dream on Wednesday. She hoped to dream about the friendly bear again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a pink telephone that she loved very much. She played with it all the time. One day, Mia's mom told her that the pink telephone had a secret. Mia was very excited to find out what the secret was. + +Mia's mom said that the secret was locked inside the telephone. Mia needed a key to unlock the secret. Mia looked everywhere for the key. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and even in the garden. Mia was sad because she could not find the key. + +One day, Mia found a small key in her mom's room. She was very happy. Mia ran to her pink telephone and used the key to unlock it. Inside, she found a beautiful sticker. Mia was so happy that she found the secret of her pink telephone. She put the sticker on her phone and showed it to all her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Tim. Tim loved to play and have fun. One day, he found a big mine in the woods. He knew there was something special inside. + +Tim went into the mine and saw a shiny seat. He thought, "This must be a magic seat!" He sat on it and made a wish. He wished for a big toy to play with. But nothing happened, so he went home. + +The next day, Tim went back to the mine. He saw that his wish came true! A big toy was there, next to the seat. Tim was so happy. He played with the toy all day long. And from that day on, Tim knew the mine was a magical place. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He was very flexible and could bend his arms and legs in many ways. The man wanted to succeed in a game that needed lots of bending. + +One day, the man went to play the game with his friends. They all tried their best to bend and twist. The man used his flexible arms and legs to help him. His mustache wiggled as he moved. + +In the end, the man with the big mustache did succeed. He won the game and was so happy. His friends clapped and cheered for him. They all had fun playing the game together. +Once upon a time, there was a silly dog named Spot. Spot loved to listen to the birds sing. He would sit under the tree and listen to them all day. Spot's best friend was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to play with Spot and listen to the birds too. + +One day, Spot and Sue found a big red apple. They wanted to taste it. Sue took a bite and said, "Yum!" Spot took a bite too and wagged his tail. The apple was sweet and juicy. They shared the apple and laughed. + +After they finished the apple, Spot and Sue played hide and seek. Spot was good at finding Sue, but he was a silly dog and always gave away his hiding spots. They had so much fun playing and listening to the birds. Spot and Sue were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big cloud in the sky. The cloud was sad because it felt helpless. It wanted to help the people on the ground, but it didn't know how. + +One day, the cloud saw a group of ants marching on the ground. The ants were hot and tired. The cloud wanted to help the ants by giving them some shade. But, the cloud didn't know how to move. + +The cloud tried and tried to move, but it just couldn't. It felt even more helpless. The ants kept marching in the hot sun, and the cloud couldn't help them. In the end, the cloud was still sad, and the ants were still hot and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom loved to wander around the big park near his house. One sunny day, he found a big, green celery in the park. He was very happy and wanted to show it to his friend, Sam. + +Tom went to Sam's house and said, "Look, Sam! I found a big celery in the park!" Sam looked at the celery and said, "Wow! That is a big celery! Let's eat it for lunch!" So, they went inside to wash the celery and cut it into pieces. + +But, when they were eating the celery, they started to feel sick. Their tummies hurt and they felt very bad. They didn't know that the celery was not good to eat. Tom and Sam were sad because they thought the big celery would be yummy, but it made them sick instead. And that was the bad ending of their day. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to cook. She had a big bowl and a whip to stir her food. + +One day, Kitty wanted to make a cake. She put flour, eggs, and milk in the bowl. She took her whip and started to stir. She stirred and stirred until it was all mixed. + +Kitty baked the cake in the oven. It smelled so good! When it was done, she shared the cake with her friends. They all loved it and had a fun time eating it together. +One day, a strong girl named Lisa went to the park to play. She saw her friend Tom playing with a ball. Tom wanted to make a score in the game, so he kicked the ball very hard. The ball went far away and got lost in the bushes. They both decided to search for the ball. + +Lisa and Tom searched and searched in the bushes. They asked a bird, "Have you seen our ball?" The bird said, "Yes, I saw it near the big tree." They went to the big tree and found their ball. They were very happy. + +After finding the ball, Lisa and Tom played together and made many scores. They learned that if they work together and help each other, they can find anything they lose. The moral of the story is that teamwork makes things easier and more fun. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. They saw a big strawberry bush with red, juicy strawberries on it. Lucy was very happy and picked one big strawberry. + +Lucy wanted to share her strawberry with her friend, a small bunny named Ben. Ben was very proud of Lucy for sharing her strawberry. They both took a bite and it was sweet and yummy. + +After they ate the strawberry, Lucy gave Ben a big kiss on his soft, furry cheek. Ben was so happy that he hopped around the park with Lucy. They played together until the sun went down and it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a modest little girl named Mia. Mia loved to dream about being a doctor. She would play with her toy medicine and pretend to help her friends feel better. + +One day, Mia's friend, Sam, was feeling sick. Mia said, "I can help you with my medicine." Sam smiled and said, "Thank you, Mia!" Mia gave Sam her toy medicine, and they both pretended it made Sam feel better. + +Mia's dreams of being a doctor made her happy. She knew that one day she would help her friends and family with real medicine. And everyone loved Mia for her kind and caring heart. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a jolly man named Tom. Tom had a big truck. He loved to drive his truck around town and help people. + +One day, Tom saw a little girl named Sally. Sally was sad. She had a big box of toys, but she could not move it. Tom said, "Don't worry, Sally. I can help you. We can put your box in my truck." + +Sally smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom!" They filled the truck with Sally's toys. Then Tom drove the truck to Sally's new house. + +When they got to the new house, Tom and Sally took the toys out of the truck. Sally was very happy. She gave Tom a big hug and said, "You are the best, Tom!" Tom felt jolly and knew he had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a nice bedroom with lots of toys. One day, he felt weak and did not want to play. He stayed in his bedroom all day. + +Tim's mom came in and said, "Tim, why are you not playing?" Tim replied, "Mom, I feel weak and don't want to play today." His mom felt sad for him and decided to send for the doctor. + +The doctor came to Tim's bedroom and checked him. He said, "Tim, you need to rest and drink lots of water. You will feel better soon." Tim did what the doctor said, and in a few days, he felt strong again. Tim was happy and played with his toys all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She was a wealthy woman with a big house and a fast car. She loved to race her car down the street. People would watch and cheer as she went by. + +One day, the woman saw a little boy with a toy car. The boy was playing by himself. The woman went to the boy and asked, "Do you want to race with me?" The boy said, "Yes, I want to race with you!" The woman and the boy started to race their cars together. They had so much fun. + +After the race, the woman and the boy became good friends. They raced their cars every day. The wealthy woman was happy to have a friend to race with, and the boy was happy to have a friend too. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a furry cat named Tom. Tom loved to play games with his friends. One day, they decided to play a new game called "Collect the Sticks." + +Tom and his friends went to the park to play the game. They took turns collecting sticks from around the park. Tom's friend, the little bird, said, "I found a big stick!" Tom replied, "Good job! I found a small stick." + +After they collected all the sticks, they counted them together. They had so much fun playing the game. When they were done, they put the sticks back where they found them. Then, they went home to rest. + +Tom and his friends loved playing their new game. They played it every day, and it made them very happy. They learned that playing games together and helping each other made their days brighter and more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a reliable dog named Max. Max liked to help his friends. One day, Max was playing with a rope. He saw his friend, Cat, stuck in a tree. + +Max said, "Don't worry, Cat! I will help you!" Max used the rope to order Cat to hold on tight. Cat held the rope with her paws. Max pulled the rope and Cat came down from the tree. + +Cat said, "Thank you, Max! You are a good friend!" Max and Cat played with the rope together. They were happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big jellyfish named Jilly. Jilly lived in the sea with her fish friends. One day, Jilly and her friends saw a big boat close to their home. They were curious and wanted to see the boat. + +Jilly swam close to the boat with her friends. They saw a little girl sitting on the boat. The little girl looked serious. Jilly asked her, "Why are you serious?" The little girl said, "I lost my toy in the sea. I am very sad." + +Jilly and her friends wanted to help the little girl. They looked for the toy in the sea. Soon, they found the toy and gave it back to the little girl. The little girl was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Jilly and friends!" Jilly and her friends swam away, feeling happy that they could help the little girl. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the museum with his mom. He saw many things like big animals and old things. Tim was very happy. + +In the museum, Tim saw a big pool with a sign that said "Do not dive." But Tim was careless and did not read the sign. He wanted to dive into the pool, so he did. Splash! Tim was all wet. + +A museum worker saw Tim and said, "You should not dive in the pool! It is not safe." Tim felt bad and said, "I am sorry. I will be more careful next time." Tim learned to be careful and follow the rules. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the beach with her mom. The sun was high in the sky and the water was nice and warm. Mia loved to play in the sand and watch the waves. + +As Mia was playing, she saw a dolphin appear in the water. The dolphin swam close to the shore and looked at Mia with a big smile. Mia was so happy to see the dolphin and she waved at it. + +"Hi, dolphin!" Mia said. The dolphin seemed to say "hi" back with a splash of its tail. Mia and the dolphin played in the water for a while, and they became good friends. When it was time to go home, Mia waved goodbye to the dolphin and said, "Bye, dolphin! See you soon!" +One day, a cheerful girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a big tree with a small door. Lily opened the door and found a room full of sugar. The sugar was in many colors: red, blue, green, and yellow. Lily was very happy. + +In the room, Lily saw a little bug. The bug could talk! It said, "Hi, I am Bug. I make the sugar glow at night. Do you want to see?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" So, they waited until it was dark. + +When it was night, the sugar started to glow. The room was full of pretty lights. Lily and Bug danced and played in the glowing sugar. They had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Jumpy. Jumpy loved to jump all day long. He lived near a small port where big and small boats came and went. + +One day, Jumpy met a new friend named Tiny. Tiny was a small, fragile bird who also lived near the port. They both liked to watch the boats together. Jumpy said to Tiny, "Let's jump and fly near the boats!" Tiny replied, "Okay, let's be careful not to get too close." + +Jumpy and Tiny played near the port, jumping and flying around. They were very happy. After a fun day, they went back to their homes near the port. They promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man who liked to fix things. He had a big heart and was very compassionate. He always helped people when they needed him. He fixed toys, bikes, and even shoes. Everyone in the town loved him. + +One day, a girl had a broken toy made of metal. She was very sad because it was her favorite toy. She went to the kind man and asked him to fix it. The man saw her sad face and wanted to help her. He knew how important the toy was to the girl. + +The kind man took the metal toy and carefully fixed it. He worked hard and made sure it was perfect. When he finished, he gave the toy back to the girl. The girl was so happy and thankful. The kind man felt good because he made the girl smile. And from that day on, the girl knew that the compassionate man would always be there to fix things for her and her friends. +One day, a big red bus arrives at a small town. In the town, live many nice people and animals. One little girl, named Ann, has a pet dog called Max. Ann and Max love to play together. + +One day, Ann and Max want to play a new game. They think it is difficult to find a new game. Ann says, "Max, let's play a game with the number zero!" Max barks and wags his tail, happy to play. + +Ann and Max play a game where they count down from ten to zero. They laugh and have fun. When they reach zero, they jump and cheer. They find out that playing with zero is not difficult at all. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dependable dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, Max found a new thing in the yard. It was a small, round, and shiny thing. Max was very happy to find this new thing. + +Max played with the new thing all day. He rolled it, and he threw it. But Max got very dirty from playing. Max's mom saw how dirty he was and knew it was time for Max to bathe. Max didn't like to bathe, but he knew his mom was right. + +Max's mom filled a big tub with warm water. Max got in the tub, and his mom helped him bathe. Max felt good and clean after his bath. Now Max could play with his new thing again. Max was happy, and his mom was happy too, because Max was a clean and dependable dog. +Once there was a cat named Tom. Tom was a very happy cat. One day, he went for a walk. + +As Tom walked, he took a big step. But he did not see the toy car. "Oh no!" said Tom, as he tripped over the car. He felt ashamed. He did not like to fall. + +A little boy named Tim saw Tom. "Are you okay, cat?" Tim asked. Tom nodded. Tim smiled and said, "Don't be ashamed. We all fall sometimes!" Tom felt better and they both went to play. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there was a quick cat named Tom. Tom liked to run and play all day. He was a very happy cat. + +One day, Tom saw a little mouse. The mouse was eating some cheese. Tom wanted to catch the mouse, so he started to run faster. His speed began to increase. + +Tom chased the mouse all around the house. The little mouse was scared, but it was also quick. In the end, Tom could not catch the mouse. They both became tired and stopped to rest. They looked at each other and became friends. From that day on, they played together and shared the cheese. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful dog named Spot. Spot loved to help his family with small jobs. His favorite job was to remain by the kitchen when his mom cooked dinner. + +One day, Mom was cooking meat for dinner. Spot stayed by her side, wagging his tail. He knew that if he was a good dog, he might get a small piece of meat as a treat. + +"Spot, you are so helpful," said Mom. "Here is a piece of meat for you." Spot was very happy and ate the meat quickly. He knew that being helpful was a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. This farmer was unique because he had a big, red hat. He liked to point at things with his long stick. + +One day, the farmer went for a walk. He saw a big, brown cow. He pointed at the cow with his stick and said, "Hello, cow!" The cow said "Moo!" and the farmer smiled. + +The farmer kept walking and saw a small, yellow duck. He pointed at the duck with his stick and said, "Hello, duck!" The duck said "Quack!" and the farmer laughed. The farmer was happy to have so many friends on his farm. +One day, a boy named Tim found a mysterious box in his room. He did not know where it came from. Tim was very curious, so he decided to open the box. Inside the box, he found a big shiny knife. Tim knew that he should not play with the knife, so he showed it to his mom. + +"Mom, look what I found!" said Tim. "Oh no, Tim! This is not a toy. We need to put it away," said his mom. She took the knife and put it in a safe place where Tim could not reach it. + +The next day, Tim's mom was cooking in the kitchen. She needed to turn the vegetables on the pan. She remembered the knife from the mysterious box. She used the knife to turn the vegetables. It was very helpful. Tim watched his mom from a distance and felt happy that the knife was useful. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to watch a movie. She asked her mom, "Can we watch a movie, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, but first you must put on your warm clothes." + +Mia went to her room and put on her warm clothes. She was so excited to watch the movie. But when she went back to the living room, her little brother Max was there. Max wanted to watch a different movie. Mia was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Mia had an idea. She said, "Let's run to dad and ask him which movie to watch." They both ran to their dad and told him about the problem. Dad thought for a moment and said, "Why don't we take turns? Mia, you can pick the movie today, and Max, you can pick the movie tomorrow." Mia and Max agreed, and they all sat down to watch the movie together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big cactus. The cactus was green and had sharp points. Tim was scared but wanted to be fierce like a lion. + +Tim saw a toy gun on the ground. He picked it up and said, "I will shoot the cactus!" He aimed and shot the toy gun at the cactus. The cactus did not move. + +A little girl named Sue saw Tim. She asked, "Why did you shoot the cactus?" Tim said, "I want to be fierce!" Sue smiled and said, "We can be fierce together!" So, Tim and Sue played and had fun, feeling fierce and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Tom. Tom loved to visit his friend, Sam, who lived near the sea. One sunny day, Tom went to see Sam. They both liked to eat jelly. Tom said, "I will bring jelly for us." + +At Sam's house, they ate the jelly and talked. Sam said, "I want to show you something." Sam took Tom to the sea. The sun was setting, and the sky was pink and orange. Tom knew that Sam had a surprise for him. + +When they reached the sea, Sam pointed at a big boat. "I bought this boat for us," said Sam. Tom was very happy. They both got on the boat and went for a ride. The jelly they ate earlier made them feel good and strong. They had a great time on the boat, and they knew they would have many more fun visits together. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his friend, a talking cat named Zip, went for a walk in the park. They saw a big, scary tree that looked like it had a face. Tim was scared, but Zip said, "Don't worry, it's just a tree." + +Zip had an idea. He said to Tim, "Let's play hide and seek near the tree. I will suggest good hiding spots for you." Tim liked the idea and they started to play. + +Zip counted to ten and Tim hid behind the tree. Zip found him and said, "I found you! Now, I will suggest another spot." Tim hid in the bushes and Zip found him again. They laughed and played until the sun went down. The scary tree didn't seem scary anymore, and they had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he found a small, harmless bug. The bug was green and liked to crawl on the ground. + +Tim wanted to create a home for the bug. He found a small plant with big leaves. Tim put the bug on the plant. The bug was very happy and crawled under the leaves. Tim smiled and watched the bug play. + +Every day, Tim went to visit the bug and the plant. They grew big and strong together. The bug had more friends now. Tim was happy to see them all play on the plant. They were all harmless and made Tim's days full of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to sleep all day and play all night. He had many friends in the neighborhood, but his best friend was a funny dog named Max. + +One sunny day, Tom and Max were playing in the park. They were running, jumping, and laughing. Max told Tom a joke, and they both laughed so hard that they fell on the soft grass. The joke was about a silly bird who could not fly but could dance and sing. + +As the sun began to end, Tom and Max knew it was time to go home. They said goodbye and promised to play again tomorrow. Tom went home, ate his dinner, and went to bed. He dreamed of more fun days with Max and the silly bird from the joke. +Once upon a time, there was a little rocket. The rocket was very patient. It waited and waited for the day it could go up to the sky. It wanted to see the stars and the moon. + +One day, a little boy came to see the rocket. The boy was sad and started to weep. The rocket asked, "Why are you sad?" The boy said, "I want to see the stars, but I can't." The rocket smiled and said, "I can help you see the stars!" + +The patient rocket took the little boy up to the sky. They saw the stars and the moon. The boy was so happy, he stopped weeping. They played with the stars and danced on the moon. Then, the rocket took the boy back home. The boy and the rocket became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big bookshelf in his room. He loved to read books from the bookshelf every day. + +One day, Tim was very hungry. He wanted to find a book about food. He looked at his bookshelf and saw a book with a picture of a cake on it. Tim was too small to reach the book on the top shelf. + +Tim had an idea. He took a step on a small chair. Then, he took another step on his toy box. Finally, he could reach the book. Tim was so happy that he did a little dance. + +He sat down to read the book and found a story about a hungry bear who loved to eat honey. Tim's tummy was full of happy thoughts as he read the story. And that night, Tim dreamed of yummy food and big, happy bears. +Once upon a time, there was a careless musician named Tom. He loved to play music, but he always forgot his things. One day, he went to the park to play for the kids. + +Tom said, "Hi kids! I will play some music for you!" The kids were happy and clapped their hands. But Tom was sad because he did not use his bag to carry his music things. He left his music things at home. + +Tom tried to play without his music things, but it did not sound good. The kids did not like it and they went away. Tom felt very sad and cried. He learned that he should not be careless and always use a bag for his music things. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a pretty doll in her room. The doll had a pink dress and long, yellow hair. Mia loved her new doll very much. + +Mia dared her friend, Ben, to play with the pretty doll. Ben said, "Okay, I dare you to make the doll dance." Mia made the pretty doll dance around the room. They both laughed and clapped. + +Mia and Ben played with the pretty doll all day. They had a tea party, and the doll sat in a little chair. At the end of the day, Mia hugged her pretty doll and said, "You are my best friend." +Once upon a time, there was a vendor named Tom. He had a little shop in the town. Tom sold many things like apples, toys, and hats. His shop was very modern. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to Tom's shop. He wanted to buy a toy. Tim looked at all the toys and said, "I like the red car." Tom smiled and said, "That is a good choice." + +Tim did not have enough money for the red car. Tom saw that Tim was sad. He wanted to help. Tom said, "Let's settle on this. You can have the car for less money." Tim was very happy. He thanked Tom and went home to play with his new red car. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a theater. The theater was a normal place where people went to watch shows. Many kids loved to go there and have fun. + +One day, a group of kids decided to pretend to be animals. They dressed up like a cat, a dog, a bird, and a fish. They had so much fun pretending to be their favorite animals. They played together and made funny noises. + +The kids went to the theater to show everyone their pretend animals. All the people in the town came to watch and laugh. The kids felt so happy to make everyone smile. And from that day on, the theater became an even more fun place for everyone. +Once there was a wide garage. In the garage, there was a big car. The car was red and shiny. The garage was near a big house. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the garage. He wanted to play with his toy car. He saw a big cup on the floor. Tim was thirsty, so he drank from the cup. + +After Tim drank, he played with his toy car. He made the car go fast and slow. Tim was happy in the wide garage. The sun was shining, and it was a good day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big tree with many different fruits on it. Tim was very excited and wanted to pick some fruits to take home. + +Tim's mom said, "We can pick some, but first we need to recognize which ones are good to eat." They looked at the fruits and saw some were big and some were small. They picked the big ones because they were different and looked better. + +As they were picking the fruits, they heard a noise. It was a little bird. The bird said, "Thank you for picking the big fruits. Now my family can eat the small ones." Tim and his mom were happy they could help the little bird and his family. They went home with their fruits, knowing they had made new friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a regular boy who liked to play and have fun. Every morning, he would eat his favorite cereal for breakfast. + +One day, Tim went to a show with his mom and dad. At the show, there were people singing and dancing. Tim liked the show a lot. He clapped his hands to applaud the people on stage. + +After the show, Tim went home and told his friends about it. They all wanted to see the show too. So, Tim and his friends went to the show together. They all had a great time and applauded the people on stage. After the show, they went home and ate cereal together. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The bird had a treasure. The treasure was in a small box. The bird liked to fly and sing. + +One day, the bird met a boy. The boy was sad. The bird wanted to help. The bird thought, "I can release my treasure to make the boy happy." + +The bird opened the box. Out came a big, pretty rainbow. The boy saw the rainbow and smiled. The bird and the boy played under the rainbow. They were both happy. And they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Buddy. Buddy was very excited because he had a new toy. The toy was a big plastic ball. Buddy loved to play with the ball all day. + +One day, while Buddy was playing with his ball, a big cat came into the yard. The cat wanted to play with Buddy's ball too. Buddy was scared and started to tremble. He didn't want to share his ball with the big cat. + +Buddy thought of a plan. He barked very loud at the cat. The cat was scared of Buddy's loud bark and ran away. Buddy was happy that his plan worked. He could play with his plastic ball all by himself again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bell that loved to ring. The bell lived in a small shop in the town. The shop sold many things like toys, balls, and books. The bell was very happy there. + +One day, a loyal dog came into the shop with his boy. The dog saw the bell and wanted to play with it. The boy picked up the bell and shook it. The bell made a loud ring sound. The dog and the boy laughed and played with the bell in the shop. + +The boy and his loyal dog loved the bell so much that they asked the shopkeeper if they could take it home. The shopkeeper said yes, and the boy and dog left the shop with the bell. From that day on, the bell, the boy, and the loyal dog played together every day, and the bell rang happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a dark room, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was scared of the dark. His mom gave him a special toy called a laser. The laser made a bright light when Tim pushed a button. Tim loved his new toy because it made him feel safe. + +One night, Tim heard a strange noise in the dark room. He was very scared. He remembered his laser toy and thought it could help him. Tim pushed the button and the bright light came out. He saw a big shadow on the wall. Tim was even more scared now. But he knew he had to be brave. + +Tim slowly walked closer to the shadow with his laser. As he got closer, he saw that it was just his teddy bear on the chair. Tim felt silly for being scared. He used the laser to strike the teddy bear and it fell off the chair. Tim laughed and felt brave. From that day on, Tim was not scared of the dark anymore because he had his laser toy to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy bear that he loved very much. Tim would bring his bear with him everywhere he went. He would play with the bear all day and sleep with the bear at night. + +One morning, Tim's bear was not with him when he woke up. He looked everywhere for his bear, but it was gone. Tim was very sad. He wanted his bear back. He asked his mom if she was ready to help him look for his bear. She said yes, and they started to look. + +They looked and looked, but they could not find the bear. Tim was so sad that he started to cry. His mom tried to make him feel better, but Tim could not stop crying. The bear was gone, and Tim was not happy anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play and run in the park. One day, Max saw a big cat. The cat had a yummy treat. Max wanted the treat too. + +Max went to the cat and said, "Can I have a treat, please?" The cat looked at Max and said, "You speak very polite. I will give you a treat." + +Max was happy to get the treat. He said, "Thank you, cat!" They both played and had fun. Max learned that being polite is good. And they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty bird named Billy. Billy loved to fly high in the sky. One day, a big storm came. The wind blew hard, and the rain fell down. Billy was scared. + +Billy saw his friend, Tommy the turtle, on the ground. Billy flew down and said, "Tommy, help! The storm is big and scary!" Tommy looked up and said, "Don't worry, Billy. We can hide under that big tree." + +As they hid under the tree, the storm got louder. Billy was still scared. Tommy said, "I have an idea!" Tommy used his strong tail to slap the ground. The loud noise scared the storm away. + +The sun came out, and the sky was blue again. Billy said, "Thank you, Tommy! You are a good friend." Tommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Billy! Let's play now!" And they played happily until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to eat. He liked the taste of many foods. His favorite food was the delicious carrot. + +One day, Remy saw a big, juicy carrot on the other side of a river. He wanted to get the carrot, but he did not know how to swim. Remy was sad. He wanted the carrot very much. + +Then, Remy had a big idea. He found some big rocks and put them in the water. He managed to make a path to the other side. Remy hopped on the rocks and got the delicious carrot. He was very happy and ate the carrot with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had a toy he loved very much. It was a dark toy car. He played with it all day long. Tom's toy car was his best friend. + +One day, Tom saw another boy named Sam playing with a toy car too. Sam's car was big and bright. Tom liked Sam's car and wanted to play with it. Sam saw Tom looking at his car and asked, "Do you want to play with my car?" + +Tom was happy and said, "Yes, I would like that!" Tom and Sam played with their toy cars together. They raced them and had a lot of fun. Sam asked Tom, "Can I play with your dark car?" Tom thought about it for a moment and then he said, "Yes, you can play with my car." + +Tom learned to accept and share his toys with his friends. He and Sam became very good friends. They played with their toy cars every day and had a lot of fun together. +One day, a little cat named Tim was playing outside. He loved to run and zoom around the yard. He was very fast and liked to chase butterflies. Tim was a happy cat, but sometimes he felt frightened when he heard loud noises. + +One day, while Tim was running, he saw a big dog coming towards him. The dog barked, "Woof! Woof!" Tim was frightened and didn't know what to do. He thought, "I need to prevent the dog from catching me!" So, he quickly climbed up a tree to stay safe. + +From the tree, Tim called out, "Please don't hurt me, dog!" The dog replied, "I won't hurt you, Tim. I just wanted to play!" Tim felt better and climbed down the tree. They both spent the day playing and zooming around the yard together. +One day, a girl named Lily was playing with her toy car. She was having fun, but then she saw her friend Timmy feeling upset. Lily went to Timmy and asked, "Why are you upset, Timmy?" + +Timmy showed Lily a picture he drew. It was a picture of a big tree with a swing. Timmy said, "I want to play on the swing, but I can't find a tree like this." + +Lily had an idea. She told Timmy, "Let's look for the tree together!" They walked and walked until they found a big tree just like the one in the picture. But there was no swing. + +Timmy was sad again, but Lily said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will help you make a swing!" They found a strong branch and tied a rope to it. They made a seat with a big piece of wood. + +Finally, the swing was ready. Timmy and Lily took turns on the swing. They played and played until the sun went down. Timmy was not upset anymore. They both went home, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse. The mouse liked to collect things. He lived in a tiny house near a big tree. + +One day, the small mouse went out to find more things to collect. He saw a pretty stone, a soft feather, and a shiny button. The mouse was very happy with his new things. + +The small mouse took his new things back to his tiny house. He put them next to his other things. The mouse felt proud of his collection. He went to sleep with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a modest little town. In this town, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to dance. She danced all day and night. + +One day, Lily found a big, pretty flag. It was red, blue, and yellow. She wanted to dance with the flag. So, she took the flag and started to dance around the town. + +As Lily danced with the flag, all the people in the town came to watch. They clapped and cheered for her. They liked her dance. Lily was happy, and she danced with the flag every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane had long hair that she loved very much. One day, she was playing with her ball outside. She was very happy. + +Jane was a bit impatient. She wanted to play with her friends, but they were not there yet. While she was waiting, she played with her ball. She threw it up and down, up and down. But then, she made a mistake. She threw the ball too high. + +The ball went up and up, and then it started to drop. As it came down, it got stuck in Jane's hair! She tried to get it out, but it was very hard. She was sad and worried. + +Just then, her friends came to play. They saw the ball in Jane's hair and wanted to help. They all tried to get the ball out, and finally, with a little pull, the ball was free! + +Jane was so happy and thankful to her friends. They all played together and had a great day. And from that day on, Jane was more careful when she played with her ball. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish goose. The goose liked to act funny to make his friends laugh. One sunny day, the goose went to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, the goose saw his best friend, a little duck. The goose wanted to make the duck laugh. So, he started to act silly. He jumped up and down, wiggled his wings, and made funny faces. + +The duck looked at the goose and said, "You are so funny! I like when you act silly." They both laughed and played together all day in the park. The foolish goose was happy that he could make his friend smile. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy named Tim. Tim was very good at finding things. One day, he found a magic light. The light was very pretty and bright. Tim wanted to show the light to his friends. + +Tim took the light to his friends. They all liked the light too. But when they tried to play with the light, it was too bright for them. They could not play together. They had to separate to play with the light. + +Tim was sad. He wanted to play with his friends and the light. So, he found a way to make the light less bright. Now, Tim and his friends could play together with the light. They were all very happy. +Once there was a boy named Tom. He had a soft toy cat. He loved his cat very much. One day, Tom saw a big sign. The sign said there was a game. The prize was a big soft toy. + +Tom wanted to win the prize. He went to the game. He saw other kids there. They all wanted the prize too. Tom played the game. He tried very hard. But he did not win. + +Tom was sad. He went home. He saw his soft toy cat. He hugged it. Then, Tom heard a yell. It was his mom. She had a surprise for him. It was a new soft toy! Tom was happy. He did not need the prize. He had his soft toys and his mom. +Once upon a time, in a big chamber, there lived a helpful little girl named Lily. She loved to sort her toys into different piles. One day, a small bird flew into the chamber through an open window. + +"Hello, little bird," said Lily. "Can I help you with something?" + +"Yes, please," said the bird. "My nest is a mess. Can you help me sort my things?" + +Lily was happy to help. She went with the bird to the nest and started to sort the bird's things. She put the sticks in one pile, the leaves in another, and the feathers in a third. The bird was very happy with the clean nest. + +"Thank you, Lily," said the bird. "You are a very helpful friend." + +From that day on, Lily and the bird became best friends. They played together and helped each other every day, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run around outside. One day, Spot saw a big cat named Tom. Tom was very careful when he walked, so he would not step on anything. + +Spot said, "Hi Tom! Do you want to play with me?" Tom said, "Yes, but I need to do my exercise first." So, Tom and Spot ran and jumped together. They both had so much fun. + +After they finished playing, they saw a big water hose. Spot thought it would be fun to spray the water. He asked Tom, "Can I spray the water?" Tom said, "Yes, but be careful!" Spot sprayed the water, and they both laughed and played in the water. They had a great day together. +One day, a big bus was driving down the road. The bus was a weird color. It was blue and green with red spots. The bus was full of happy kids going to the park. + +A little bird saw the bus coming. It wanted to warn the other animals that the bus was coming. It flew fast and told the other animals, "Bus is coming! Bus is coming!" The animals listened to the bird and moved away from the road. + +The bus went by, and the animals were safe. The bird felt happy that it had helped its friends. The kids on the bus waved to the animals as they went by. Everyone was happy and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was feeling gloomy one sunny day. He did not want to play with his toys or run outside with his friends. His mom saw that he was sad and wanted to help him feel better. + +"Tim, why are you so gloomy?" his mom asked. "I don't know, Mom. I just don't feel like doing anything," Tim replied. His mom thought for a moment and then said, "I know what will make you feel better! Let's go to the market and get a melon for a snack." + +Tim liked the idea and went with his mom to the market. They saw many fruits and vegetables, but the big, round melons caught Tim's eye. "I want that one, Mom!" Tim said, pointing to a big, green melon. His mom smiled and bought the melon for him. + +Back home, Tim's mom cut the melon into small pieces for him to eat. As Tim ate the sweet, juicy melon, he started to feel happy again. He even shared some with his friends who came over to play. The gloomy day turned into a fun and happy day, all because of a tasty melon. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a mighty squash. It was big and round. One day, a little girl named Amy came to the garden. She saw the squash and wanted to pick it. But the squash was hanging high up on a vine. + +Amy tried to reach the squash, but she was too short. She said, "Oh, I want that squash, but I can't get it!" A friendly bird heard Amy and flew down to help. The bird said, "I can help you get the squash!" + +The bird tried to lift the squash, but it was too heavy. Amy and the bird were sad. They didn't know how to get the squash. Then, a kind squirrel came to help. The squirrel said, "I have an idea!" + +The squirrel climbed the vine and pushed the squash down. The bird and Amy caught the squash together. They were all happy and thanked each other. Amy took the mighty squash home and shared it with her family. The bird and the squirrel became her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. Amy had a new violin. She loved to play it all day. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She took her violin with her to play it at the park. + +At the park, Amy saw a big dog. The dog wanted to play with her violin. The dog tried to take it from her. Amy did not want the dog to have her violin. She got sad and a little scared. + +Amy's mom and dad saw the dog. They told the dog to leave. The dog listened and went away. Amy was happy again. She played her violin and had a fun day at the park with her mom and dad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a blanket that he loved very much. It was a big, warm blanket that he took with him everywhere. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, we need to sell some things at the yard sale. Can you help?" Tim nodded and went to get his toys. But he felt guilty because he did not want to sell his blanket. + +At the yard sale, a little girl saw Tim's blanket. She said, "I like your blanket. Can I buy it?" Tim looked at his blanket and then at the little girl. He knew it was hard to let go, but he wanted to help his mom. + +Tim said, "Okay, you can buy my blanket." The little girl was so happy, and Tim felt good for helping. He learned that sometimes, it's good to share the things we love with others. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Bob. Bob had a best friend, a pretty butterfly named Lily. They loved to play together in the big park. + +One sunny day, Bob and Lily were playing near the flowers. Bob saw a big bee and got scared. He yelped and ran away, leaving Lily behind. Lily felt sad and scared too. + +Later, Bob felt bad for leaving Lily. He went back to the flowers to find her. "Please forgive me, Lily," Bob said. But Lily was gone. A big bird had taken her away. Bob was very sad and learned that he should never leave his friends behind. +Once upon a time, there was a small family. They lived in a little house. The family had a mom, a dad, a boy, and a girl. They loved to play together. Every day, they would go outside and have fun. + +One day, they went for a long walk. They walked and walked until they were all very tired. The little boy was so tired that he began to stumble. He fell down and started to cry. His sister helped him up and hugged him. The mom and dad smiled at them. + +The family decided to go back home. They walked slowly, holding hands. They learned that when they were tired, they needed to rest. They also learned to help each other when they stumble. The family was happy and loved each other very much. The end. +One sunny day, Tom and Tim were playing near the garage. Tom liked to whistle a lot. He was very good at it. Tim tried to whistle too, but he could not do it. This made Tim sad. + +"Tom, can you teach me to whistle?" Tim asked. Tom smiled and said, "Sure, Tim! Just put your lips together and blow air out. It is fine to try many times." + +Tim tried and tried, but he could not whistle. He felt upset. Tom saw Tim was sad and said, "Do not give up, Tim! We can find another way to help you whistle." + +Tom found a small toy whistle in the garage. He gave it to Tim. When Tim blew into the toy, it made a whistling sound. Tim was happy, and they played together all day with the toy whistle. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a helpful mole. The mole liked to dig holes and explain things to his friends. He had many friends in the garden, like the ants, the birds, and the worms. + +One day, the mole saw a big box in the garden. He wanted to see what was inside. He went to the box and tried to open it. But the box was too big for the mole. So, he asked his friends to help him. The ants, the birds, and the worms came to help the mole open the box. + +They all pushed and pulled, but the box was very hard to open. Finally, the box opened, and a big cat jumped out. The cat was not nice. It chased the mole and his friends all around the garden. The mole tried to explain to the cat that they were just curious, but the cat did not listen. The mole and his friends had to hide and could not play in the garden anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter. This otter wanted to swim very fast. He tried and tried, but he could not succeed. He was sad. + +One day, he saw a big, disgusting bug in the water. The otter was scared. He thought, "I must swim fast to get away from the bug." So, he tried again to swim fast. + +This time, the otter swam very fast. He got away from the disgusting bug. The otter was happy. He knew he could succeed if he tried hard. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to wake up early and watch the sunrise. Every morning, he would hop outside his tiny hole and sit on a soft, green hill. + +One day, Bobo met a wise old owl. The owl said, "Bobo, I can make you shrink, so you can see the sunrise even better!" Bobo thought that was a great idea. He asked the owl to please make him shrink. + +The next morning, Bobo was very small. He hopped to the hill to watch the sunrise. As the sun came up, it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. Bobo was so happy that he could see the sunrise up close. The wise old owl had helped him in a magical way. And from that day on, Bobo enjoyed every sunrise even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a scooter that he loved to ride. Tim thought riding the scooter was easy and fun. + +One day, Tim saw a big hill. He wanted to ride his scooter down the hill. But his mom said, "Tim, be careful. The hill is big and you must yield to others." Tim didn't listen and rode down the hill very fast. + +As Tim went down the hill, he saw a little girl with a ball. He didn't yield and bumped into her. They both fell down and cried. Tim's mom came and said, "Tim, you should have listened. Always yield to others and be kind." From that day on, Tim learned to yield and be a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was an old dog named Max. Max liked to share his toys with his friends. He had a lot of friends because he was so nice. + +One day, Max met a little cat named Luna. Luna did not know how to share. Max wanted to teach Luna how to share, so they could play together. + +Max showed Luna his toys. He gave her one of his toys to play with. Luna was happy and started to share her toys too. Max and Luna became best friends and played together every day. They both learned how to share and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a young cat. The cat liked to play on a big rug. The rug was soft and nice. The cat was very happy on the rug. + +One day, a dog came. The dog wanted to play too. The dog and cat played on the rug. They did not disturb anyone. They were good friends. + +Soon, it was time to sleep. The cat and dog slept on the rug. They were warm and cozy. They were happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia liked to ask questions. One day, she asked her mom, "Why is the lemon bitter?" Her mom smiled and said she would show her. + +Mia and her mom went to the kitchen. Her mom cut a lemon in half. She gave one half to Mia. Mia tasted it and made a funny face. The lemon was very bitter! + +Mia asked her mom another question. "Why do we eat bitter lemons?" Her mom showed her how to make lemonade. They mixed water, sugar, and the bitter lemon juice. When Mia tasted the lemonade, it was sweet and yummy! She learned that even bitter things can be good when we use them in a special way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dream that she would grow a beautiful flower. One day, she found a small seed and planted it in her garden. She watered it every day and waited for the seed to grow. + +One sunny day, Lily saw a tiny green plant coming out of the ground. She was so happy! She said to her mom, "Look, mom! My flower is starting to grow!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it will bloom soon, my dear." + +But one day, a sour smell came from the garden. Lily and her mom went to see what it was. They found a big, sour fruit next to Lily's flower. Lily's mom said, "This fruit is making the smell. But don't worry, we can pick it up and your flower will still bloom." They picked up the sour fruit and threw it away. Soon, Lily's flower bloomed into a beautiful, colorful flower, just like in her dream. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her toys and eat tasty food. One day, Kitty went outside to play in the sun. + +While she was playing, she saw a big tree. Kitty thought, "I want to find something fun to play with!" So, she looked around the tree and found a jar of cream. Kitty was very happy and said, "Wow! I love cream!" + +Kitty took the jar of cream back to her house. She opened it and tasted the cream. It was very tasty! Kitty shared the cream with her friends, and they all loved it too. They played and ate the tasty cream all day long. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a blue cat. The blue cat wanted to sell toys. So, the blue cat went on a search to find the best toys. + +The blue cat found a big red ball, a soft yellow duck, and a small green frog. The blue cat was very happy with the toys and put them in a bag. + +The blue cat went to the park to sell the toys. Many kids came to buy the toys. The big red ball, the soft yellow duck, and the small green frog all found new homes. The blue cat was happy to see the kids play with the toys. +One day, a big cat saw a small mouse. The cat was envious of the mouse because the mouse had a lot of cream. The cat wanted the cream too. The mouse saw the cat and had an idea. + +The mouse said to the cat, "I will lead you to more cream if you let me go." The cat liked the idea, so the mouse led the cat to a big house. Inside the house, there was a big bowl of cream. + +The cat and the mouse shared the cream. They became friends and played together. From that day on, the cat was not envious of the mouse anymore. They were happy to share the cream and be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Tom. Tom was an ancient cat. He loved to stretch in the sun. One day, Tom had a task to do. He had to find a big red ball. + +Tom asked his friend, a dog named Max, "Max, have you seen the big red ball?" Max said, "I think I saw it near the big tree." Tom went to the big tree to look for the ball. He saw something red behind the tree. + +Tom was excited. He thought he found the big red ball. But it was not the ball, it was a red hat. Tom was sad. He kept looking for the ball. + +Then, Tom saw his friend, a bird named Lily. "Lily, have you seen the big red ball?" Tom asked. Lily said, "Yes, I saw it near the pond." Tom went to the pond and found the big red ball. + +Tom was very happy. He finished his task. He played with the big red ball all day. Then, he stretched in the sun and took a long nap. +Once upon a time, in a busy little town, there was an old tree. This old tree had many long branches that reached up high in the sky. Every day, kids would come and try to reach the branches to play. + +One day, a little girl named Ella came to the old tree. She wanted to reach the branches too, but she was too small. She jumped and jumped, but she could not reach them. Ella felt sad. + +Then, a tall boy named Tom saw Ella trying to reach the branches. He wanted to help her. Tom reached up and pulled a branch down for Ella. Now Ella could play on the old tree too. They both had fun and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a dog named Max. They loved to play together. One day, Mia found a piece of paper on the floor. She picked it up and saw that it had a drawing. The drawing was of a sad face. Mia felt sorry for the sad face. + +Mia showed the paper to Max. Max looked at the sad face and also felt sorry. Mia wanted to make the sad face happy. She took a crayon and drew a big smile on the sad face. Now, the face was happy! + +Mia and Max showed the happy face to their friends. Their friends liked the happy face and accepted it. They all played together and had lots of fun. Mia and Max were happy that they could make the sad face happy. They kept the paper to remember the fun day. +Once upon a time, in a quiet garden, there lived a little insect. The insect was very small and liked to play. One day, the insect met a big frog. + +"Hi, frog!" said the insect. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, let's play!" said the frog. "I can help you get some food." + +So, the insect and the frog played together. They had fun and became good friends. The frog helped the insect get food, and they shared it. + +Every day, the insect and the frog played in the quiet garden. They were very happy. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy chess set. One sunny day, Tim decided to play chess outside under a big tree. + +As Tim was playing, a squirrel came down from the tree. The squirrel saw Tim's chess set and became curious. "What are you playing?" asked the squirrel. + +Tim replied, "I'm playing chess! It's a fun game. Do you want to try?" The squirrel nodded and started to play with Tim. They played happily together, and the squirrel was a quick learner. + +After a while, the squirrel noticed that Tim's shoelaces were untied. "Let me help you," said the squirrel. With its tiny paws, the squirrel tied Tim's shoelaces in a neat bow. Tim smiled and thanked the squirrel for its help. + +As the sun began to set, Tim and the squirrel finished their game of chess. The grass under the tree was now dry, as the sun had been shining all day. Tim and the squirrel said their goodbyes, and Tim went home with a new friend and a fun day to remember. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to pretend he was a big, bossy lion. He would put on a long tail and roar very loud. All the other animals would laugh and play along. + +One day, Max saw a little bird named Lily. He wanted to show her his bossy lion act. He put on his long tail and roared. But Lily was not scared. She laughed and said, "You are a funny dog, Max. Let's play together." + +Max and Lily played all day. They pretended to be big, bossy lions with long tails. They had so much fun. And from that day on, Max and Lily were best friends. +One day, a lovely bunny named Lily was hopping in the woods. She saw her friend, a squirrel named Sam. Sam was making soup near his tree house. Lily went to Sam and said, "Hi Sam! What are you doing?" + +Sam said, "I am making soup. Do you want to try some?" Lily nodded and tasted the soup. It was very yummy. They both enjoyed the soup together. + +After they finished the soup, Lily and Sam decided to play. They took turns springing high into the air. They laughed and played all day. When the sun went down, they said goodbye and went to their homes. They were happy they spent the day together. +One day, a little reindeer went for a walk in the woods. He saw a huge tree with lots of leaves. The little reindeer thought, "I want to turn around this tree and see what is on the other side." So, he walked and walked around the tree. + +As the little reindeer walked, he found a big, shiny rock. The rock was so shiny that he could see his face in it. The little reindeer thought, "This rock must be very special. I will keep it with me." He picked up the rock and carried it with him as he walked. + +Later, the little reindeer met a wise, old owl. The owl told him, "That rock you found can make your wishes come true! Just hold it and make a wish." The little reindeer held the rock and wished for a huge pile of food. Suddenly, there was a huge pile of food in front of him! The little reindeer was so happy and shared the food with all his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She had a lot of toys and stuff in her room. One day, she wanted to put all her stuff in a big box. + +Lily tried to fit all her toys in the box, but it was too full. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "Let's try to fit the small toys first." + +So, Lily and her mom put the small toys in the box. They fit just right! Then, they put the bigger toys on top. Now, all of Lily's stuff fit in the box. She was very happy and said, "Thank you, mom!" +Once upon a time, in a small camp, there lived a group of animal friends. They loved to play with each other. One day, they decided to play a game called "hide and seek". The original game they played was very fun. + +The little rabbit, named Bunny, said, "I will count, and you all hide!" So, all the animals ran to find a place to hide. Bunny closed his eyes and counted, "One, two, three, four, five!" + +When Bunny opened his eyes, he started to look for his friends. He found the squirrel hiding behind a tree, and the bird hiding in a bush. But, he could not find the turtle, named Tilly. Bunny asked his friends, "Where is Tilly?" + +The squirrel and the bird said, "We don't know." So, they all looked for Tilly together. After a long time, they found Tilly hiding under a big rock. They all laughed and said, "Tilly, you are so good at hiding!" + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it takes teamwork to find what is hidden. +One day, a big boat went to a port. The boat was very comfortable. The people on the boat were happy. They clap and sing songs. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +In the sky, there were dark clouds far away. The people did not see the clouds. They still clap and sing. The boat went closer to the port. The wind started to blow. + +The dark clouds came fast. The wind blew harder. The boat was not comfortable anymore. The people stopped clapping and singing. The boat did not make it to the port. The boat went away with the wind. +Once upon a time, there was a pale boy named Tim. He loved to run and play with his friends. One day, while they were playing, they found a pretty crystal. The crystal was shiny and colorful. They all wanted to keep it. + +Tim and his friends decided to share the crystal. They took turns holding the crystal and showing it to their families. Everyone thought the crystal was special. Each day, they would run to each other's houses to pass the crystal along. + +One day, while Tim was running to his friend's house, he tripped and dropped the crystal. It broke into many tiny pieces. Tim felt sad, but his friends came and helped him pick up the pieces. They put the pieces in a jar and kept it as a reminder of their special crystal and their friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Ray. Ray was a famous rabbit in his town. Everyone liked him. One day, Ray went for a walk. + +As Ray walked, he saw a big tree. He thought it would be a good place to settle and rest. Ray sat under the tree and looked around. He saw a little bird. The bird said, "Hello, Ray! I have heard about you. You are the famous rabbit, right?" + +Ray smiled and said, "Yes, I am. Nice to meet you, bird." They talked and had fun. The bird said, "I know a secret place with lots of food. Do you want to see it?" Ray was excited and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +Ray and the bird went to the secret place. It was full of yummy food like carrots and berries. Ray was very happy. He ate and ate. He thanked the bird for showing him the secret place. From that day on, Ray and the bird became best friends. And Ray knew that he had found a great place to settle and enjoy his life. +Once upon a time, there was a thin mother cat and her little kitten. They lived in a small house. The mother cat always insisted that her kitten stay close to her. + +One sunny day, the kitten saw a butterfly outside and wanted to play with it. The mother cat told her kitten to be careful and not go too far. The kitten promised to listen to her mother. + +The kitten chased the butterfly and went a little far from the house. Suddenly, the kitten saw a big dog coming towards her. The kitten remembered what her mother said and ran back to the house quickly. The mother cat was happy that her kitten listened to her and they both were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a brave boy who loved to play with his toy sword. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, Tim saw a big girl named Sue playing with her friends. They were playing a game that includes a ball. + +Tim wanted to play with them, so he walked up to Sue and asked, "Can I play too?" Sue looked at Tim and his toy sword and said, "You can play, but you can't use your sword. This is a ball game." Tim felt ashamed because he loved his sword, but he put it away and played with Sue and her friends. + +They all had fun playing together. After the game, Sue said, "Tim, you played well. Next time, we can play a game that has swords in it." Tim smiled and felt happy. He learned that it's good to try new things and make new friends. And he couldn't wait to play with Sue and her friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a fast little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play all day. His favorite thing to do was to have fun with his friends in the park. + +One day, Spot found a sharp stick while playing. He wanted to show his friends, so he picked it up with his mouth and ran very fast to find them. Spot was so excited to show them the sharp stick. + +When Spot found his friends, they all looked at the sharp stick. They knew it could hurt someone, so they decided to play a different game. They played tag and had so much fun. Spot learned that playing with sharp things was not safe, but playing with his friends was always the best fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to act out a play in their backyard. They pretended to be pirates and searched for treasure. Timmy was the captain of the pirate ship and he was very brave. + +After they were done playing, Timmy's mom brought out a tent for them to play in. They all crawled inside and pretended they were camping in the woods. Timmy loved the tent because it was cozy and he felt safe inside. + +But one of Timmy's friends was being stubborn and didn't want to play anymore. Timmy tried to convince him to keep playing, but his friend just wanted to go home. Timmy was sad that his friend didn't want to play anymore, but he knew that they could always have more adventures another day. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat in the harbor. The boat was so amazing! It had lots of colors and was very big. The boat had to match with the water so it was blue like the sea. + +One day, a little boy saw the boat and he wanted to go on it. He asked his mom if they could go on the boat. His mom said yes and they went to the harbor. The little boy was so happy to be on the boat. + +The boat started to move and the little boy felt like he was flying. He looked at the water and saw the boat's reflection. It was like a mirror! The little boy thought it was amazing how the boat could match with the water. He had a great day on the boat and he couldn't wait to come back to the harbor again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very sad because she lost her favorite toy. She looked for it everywhere but she couldn't find it. + +One day, her friend Timmy came to play with her. He saw that Lily was sad and asked her what happened. Lily told Timmy that she lost her toy and she couldn't find it. Timmy wanted to help her and asked Lily if she remembered where she last played with her toy. + +Lily thought for a moment and remembered that she played with her toy in the park. Timmy suggested that they go to the park and record a video asking if anyone found Lily's toy. They went to the park and recorded the video. After a few days, someone saw the video and returned Lily's toy to her. She was very happy and thanked Timmy for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see a play about a princess and a dragon. The play was perfect, and Lily loved it so much that she wanted to watch it again and again. + +As they were leaving the theater, they saw a little boy crying. Lily asked him why he was crying, and he told her that he lost his toy. Lily told him not to worry and asked her mommy and daddy to help look for the toy. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, Lily heard someone scream. It was the little boy's mom. She found the toy! The little boy was so happy that he hugged Lily and thanked her for helping him. Lily smiled and said, "It's okay. I'm happy we found your toy." Her mommy and daddy were proud of her for being so kind. They all went home feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was going on a trip to see her grandma. She had a big luggage with her. The luggage was very heavy, but she was determined to carry it all by herself. + +As she was walking to the train station, she saw a tree with a juicy red apple on it. She wanted to eat the apple, but it was too high up. She tried to jump, but she couldn't reach it. She thought for a moment and then got an idea. + +She dragged her heavy luggage under the tree and climbed on top of it. From there, she was able to reach the apple and take a big bite. It was delicious! She was so happy that she had reached the apple all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends found a tunnel in the forest. They wanted to explore it, but Benny was scared. His friend, Sally, said, "Don't be scared, Benny. We'll try it together." + +So, they went into the tunnel. It was dark and scary, but they kept going. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and the tunnel started to shake. Benny was so scared that he froze. Sally tried to grab him, but it was too late. The tunnel collapsed and Benny got hurt. + +Benny's friends were sad and sorry. They realized that they shouldn't have tried to go into the tunnel without asking their parents first. The moral of the story is to always ask for permission before trying something new, even if it seems fair. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play all day long in the green grass. One day, Benny saw a helicopter flying in the sky. It was so big and loud! Benny thought it was adorable. + +Benny wanted to fly too, but he didn't know how. His friends told him he couldn't because he was just a bunny. Benny felt sad and discouraged. But then, his mom came and encouraged him to never give up on his dreams. + +Benny practiced hopping and jumping every day. He became so good that he could jump higher than any other bunny. One day, he saw the helicopter again and he realized that he didn't need to fly to be happy. He was happy just being himself, a cute little bunny who loved to hop and play. Benny learned that it's important to believe in yourself and never give up, no matter what anyone else says. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious about everything around him. One day, he saw a big fireplace in his house. He went closer to it and felt the warmth on his face. He liked it very much. + +But then, he saw his mommy frown and say "Timmy, don't go too close to the fireplace. It's very hot and dangerous." Timmy felt sad because he didn't want to make his mommy upset. So, he stepped back and watched the fire dance from a safe distance. + +From that day on, Timmy always listened to his mommy and never went too close to the fireplace again. He learned that even though something looks fun, it can also be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a shiny pin on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it closely. It was very useful for holding her hair in place. + +Lily's mom made her a yummy sandwich for lunch. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this sandwich tastes so good!" She loved the taste of the peanut butter and jelly. + +Later that day, Lily went to visit her grandma. Her grandma had baked some cookies. Lily took a bite of the chocolate chip cookie and said, "This cookie tastes even better than my sandwich!" She loved the taste of the chocolate chips. + +Lily had a fun day playing outside, finding a useful pin, and tasting yummy food. She couldn't wait to see what adventures tomorrow would bring. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her lamp very much because it gave a bright light. One day, Lily's mom asked her to turn off the lamp and go to bed. Lily said, "Okay, Mama. I will turn off the light and go to bed now." + +But when Lily went to turn off the lamp, she accidentally broke it. She cried and told her mom what happened. Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. We can buy a new lamp tomorrow." + +The next day, they went to the store to buy a new lamp. Lily was very happy to get a new lamp. But when they got home, they found out that the new lamp didn't give as much light as the old one. Lily was sad and said, "I miss my old lamp." + +From then on, Lily always remembered to be careful with her belongings and to appreciate what she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a filthy candle in her room. She didn't like it because it was dirty and smelled bad. + +Lily's mommy came in and saw the candle. She said, "Lily, don't touch that candle. It's not safe." Lily asked her mommy, "Why?" Her mommy replied, "Because it can start a fire and make our house hot. We don't want that." + +Lily listened to her mommy and never touched the candle again. She learned that it's important to speak up and ask questions when she doesn't understand something. And she was happy because she knew her mommy was keeping her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside, especially near the river where he could watch the ducks swim. One day, Tim saw a big, clear raft floating down the river. He wanted to ride on it, so he ran to catch up with it. + +But when Tim got on the raft, he saw that there was a problem. There was a big hole in the bottom of the raft! Water was coming in fast, and Tim didn't know what to do. He tried to run to the shore, but the raft was too heavy. Tim was scared. + +Just then, a kind man came by and saw Tim in trouble. He helped Tim get off the raft and onto the shore. The man fixed the hole in the raft and gave Tim a ride back home. Tim was so happy and grateful. He learned that sometimes it's important to ask for help when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her puppy, Max. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help clean the house. + +Lily didn't want to clean, she wanted to play. She started to complain and whine. But her mommy said, "Cleaning is important, and we need to do it together." + +Lily's mommy gave her a mop to clean the floor. Lily didn't know how to use it, but her mommy showed her. Soon, Lily realized that cleaning could be fun too! + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mommy said, "Good job! Now we have more time available to play and have fun." Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. She was happy that she helped and learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very handsome and everyone thought he was attractive. One day, Timmy wanted to design a new toy. He thought and thought about what he wanted the toy to look like. He drew a picture of the toy and showed it to his mom. His mom thought it was a great design and helped him make the toy. Timmy was very happy with his new toy and played with it every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small town with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park to play. + +Timmy was spinning around and around on the merry-go-round. He spun so fast that he got dizzy and fell down. His mommy helped him up and said, "Let's remove you from the merry-go-round now." + +Timmy replied, "Okay, mommy. I don't want to be dizzy anymore." They walked around the town and saw many things like the library and the fire station. Timmy was happy to see so many new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and exploring the forest near her house. One day, she went down to the stream to catch some fish. She was so busy trying to catch the fish that she didn't notice the dark clouds gathering in the sky. + +Suddenly, it started to rain really hard. Lily was scared and wanted to go home, but she couldn't find her way back. She saw a man walking by and asked him for help. The man told her that he would help her, but only if she gave him all the fish she caught. + +Lily didn't want to give away her fish, but she was also scared and didn't know what to do. She decided to give the man her fish, hoping that he would help her. But when the man got the fish, he ran away and left Lily all alone. + +Lily was sad and wet, but she learned an important lesson that day. She realized that sometimes people can spoil things for you, but you should always be careful and not trust strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily saw a guard at the park who was watching over the playground. She asked him if he had seen the butterfly. The guard said no, but he would help her look. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the butterfly. + +Lily was getting restless and wanted to go home. The guard told her not to worry and that they would try again tomorrow. Lily smiled and said thank you to the guard. She went home and had a good rest. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max lived in a zoo with his friends. He loved to play and eat bananas. One day, Max saw his friend, the giraffe, eating a big pile of leaves. Max felt jealous because he wanted to eat the leaves too. + +Max decided to tease the giraffe by making silly faces. The giraffe didn't like it and told Max to stop. Max felt bad and realized that teasing his friend was not nice. He apologized to the giraffe and they became friends again. + +From that day on, Max learned to share and not be jealous of his friends. He also learned that teasing was not a nice thing to do. Max and his friends lived happily ever after in the zoo. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a big field with lots of other animals. One day, Benny saw a very wealthy rabbit walking by. + +"Wow, she has so many carrots!" Benny said to his friend, a little bird named Billy. + +"I wish I had that many carrots," Billy replied. + +Benny thought for a moment and then had an idea. He decided to bow to the wealthy rabbit and ask her for some carrots. + +"Excuse me, Miss Rabbit," Benny said as he bowed. "May I please have some carrots?" + +The wealthy rabbit smiled and gave Benny some carrots. Benny was so happy and shared them with all of his friends. The moral of the story is that it's always good to be kind and ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to run and jump and play with his friends. One day, he went to a race with his friends. They wanted to see who was the fastest. + +Timmy ran as fast as he could, but he didn't win. His friend, Sally, was very competitive and she won the race. Timmy was sad, but he didn't give up. He wanted to get better and faster. + +So, Timmy asked his mom for an eraser and a notebook. He wanted to record how fast he could run every day. He practiced every day and recorded his time. After a few weeks, he went back to the race and ran as fast as he could. This time, he won the race! His friends were so proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree was very tall and had many leaves. One day, a little bird came to the tree looking for food. The bird was very hungry and asked the tree for some food. The big tree was happy to help and offered the bird some seeds to eat. + +The bird ate the seeds and felt very full. The bird was so happy that it decided to stay in the tree and make its home there. The big tree was very happy to have a new friend and they lived together happily for many years. + +But one day, a big storm came and the wind was very strong. The wind was so strong that it knocked the big tree down. The little bird was very sad because it lost its home and its friend. The bird flew away to find a new home and never forgot about the big tree that had fed it and given it a home. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a yummy ice cream cone. She loved it so much! But it was a hot day and her ice cream started to melt. Lily was sad because she didn't want it to disappear. + +Suddenly, a dog came running towards her and started to lick the ice cream. The owner of the dog saw what was happening and felt frustrated. She told Lily that she should have been more careful with her ice cream. + +Lily learned that it's important to be responsible and take care of your things. She also learned that sometimes things can't be helped, like her ice cream melting. But even if something goes wrong, it's okay because you can always try again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big roof. One day, Lily saw her neighbor, Mr. Bear, walking by. Mr. Bear looked very grumpy. + +"Hi, Mr. Bear! Why do you look so grumpy?" asked Lily. + +"I didn't sleep well last night. The rain kept me up all night because my roof is leaking," replied Mr. Bear. + +Lily felt sorry for him and wanted to help. She went inside her house and got her umbrella. She gave it to Mr. Bear and said, "Here, Mr. Bear. You can use my umbrella to keep the rain off your roof. That way, you can sleep well tonight." + +Mr. Bear was very grateful and thanked Lily. He realized that even though he was grumpy, there are always kind people like Lily who are willing to help others. The moral of the story is to always be kind and helpful to others, even when you are feeling grumpy. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named John. John had a big field where he grew lots of corn. He loved his corn very much and took good care of it. + +One day, a scary bird came and started eating all the corn. John tried to scare the bird away, but it wouldn't leave. He was very upset because he didn't want to lose his corn. + +John's friend, Tom, came to visit and saw what was happening. "I know how to help you!" Tom said. "We can use a scarecrow to scare the bird away." + +John and Tom made a scarecrow together and put it in the field. At first, it worked and the bird was scared away. But then, the bird came back with more friends and they ate all the corn. John was very sad because he had gained nothing from all his hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in nature, especially when it was wet outside. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a ruler and said, "Timmy, let's measure how tall this tree is!" + +Timmy was excited and ran over to the tree with his ruler. "Wow, Mommy! This tree is so tall!" he exclaimed. They measured the tree and Timmy was amazed to see how high it was. + +As they continued to explore nature, they came across a puddle. Timmy's mom warned him to be careful not to slip and fall in the wet puddle. "I won't slip, Mommy!" Timmy said confidently. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy appeared. "Hey Timmy, what are you measuring?" Billy asked. Timmy proudly showed him the ruler and said, "We measured how tall the tree is!" Billy was impressed and they continued to play in nature, enjoying the wet puddles and all the wonders around them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the bush near his house. One day, Timmy found a box and he wanted to see what was inside it. But the box was locked and Timmy didn't have the key. + +Timmy went to his neighbor, Mrs. Smith, who was very wealthy. "Mrs. Smith, can you help me open this box? It's locked," Timmy said. Mrs. Smith smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. I have the key to every lock in this town." + +Mrs. Smith opened the box and inside was a treasure map. Timmy was very excited and thanked Mrs. Smith. "Remember, Timmy," Mrs. Smith said. "Wealth is not just about money, it's about helping others and being kind. Always share your treasure with others." + +From that day on, Timmy learned that being kind and helpful to others was more important than any treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to paint. He would paint all day long, using his fingers and brushes to make beautiful pictures. One day, Timmy's mom asked him a question. She said, "Timmy, do you want to go to the park?" Timmy was nervous because he had never been to the park before. He didn't know what to expect. But then he remembered that his mom had asked him a question. He answered, "Yes, I want to go to the park!" So, Timmy and his mom went to the park and had a wonderful time playing on the swings and slides. And when they got home, Timmy painted a picture of the park to remember his fun day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new furniture set for her room. It had a big bed, a small table, and a chair. Lily was so happy to have new furniture in her room. + +But then, Lily's brother came into her room and started jumping on her bed. Lily got mad and told her brother to stop. Her brother didn't listen and kept jumping. So, Lily got creative and made a fort out of her furniture. She put the table on its side and used the chair to hold it up. Then, she put blankets over the top to make a roof. + +Her brother saw what Lily had made and wanted to play in the fort too. Lily said he could, but only if he promised to be careful and not jump on the bed again. Her brother promised and they both played in the fort together. From that day on, Lily's furniture became more than just furniture, it became a place where she could be creative and have fun with her brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a round ball that she loved to play with. One day, her friend Emma came over to play. Emma saw the ball and got jealous. She wanted to play with it too. + +Lily didn't want to share her ball because she was afraid Emma might take it away. But then she remembered how much fun it was to play with her friend. So, she decided to let Emma play with the ball too. + +As they played together, they both got very happy. They rolled the ball back and forth, and even tried to see who could get it the farthest. In the end, they both had so much fun that they forgot all about being jealous. From that day on, Lily and Emma played together all the time and shared everything they had. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved to spin around and around. She would twirl until she got dizzy, and then she would stop. One day, she went to a park and started spinning. She spun and spun and spun, but she didn't stop. She spun so much that she fell down and hurt herself. The spinning didn't end until someone came to help her. From that day on, the woman learned that it's important to stop when you're feeling dizzy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved to play hockey with his friends. He had a very expensive hockey stick that he loved to use. One day, Jack went to play hockey with his friends, but he forgot his expensive hockey stick at home. + +Jack's friend, Timmy, had a hockey stick that he let Jack use. Jack was excited to play with it because it had a cool design on it. As they played, Jack started to zoom around the ice with the new stick. He felt like he was flying! + +But then, something terrible happened. Jack accidentally broke Timmy's hockey stick while he was playing. Timmy was very upset because the stick was very expensive and he couldn't afford to buy a new one. + +Jack felt very bad and learned a valuable lesson. He realized that it's not about having the most expensive things, but about being careful and respectful with other people's belongings. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide field with lots of flowers. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. A little girl named Lily was playing there with her friends. Suddenly, a new girl came to play with them. Her name was Rose and she was very shy. Lily said, "Welcome! Let's play together!" + +They played hide and seek and had a lot of fun. But then, they saw a big, scary judge walking towards them. The judge had a big hammer and he looked very angry. Lily and Rose were scared, but then the judge said, "I am here to judge the flower competition. Your flowers are so beautiful!" Lily and Rose were very happy and proud. They won first prize and the judge gave them a big trophy. They smiled and said, "Thank you, judge!" and continued playing in the big, wide field. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall cow named Bessie. Bessie lived on a farm with lots of other animals. Every day, the farmer would come and gather the milk from Bessie. + +One day, a little boy named Timmy came to visit the farm. Timmy was very excited to see all the animals. He saw Bessie and thought she was very tall. + +Timmy watched as the farmer gathered the milk from Bessie. He thought it looked very yummy. Afterward, the farmer gave Timmy a glass of milk to drink. Timmy was very happy and thanked Bessie for her delicious milk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and slides, but Lily wanted to play tag. + +Lily ran around the park, trying to catch her friends. She was very fast and soon she won the game of tag. She felt happy and proud of herself. + +After playing, Lily sat on a bench and watched the motion of the leaves on the trees. The wind blew gently and the leaves moved back and forth. It was a peaceful moment. + +As Lily walked home with her mom, she saw a rare bird in the sky. It was very colorful and beautiful. Lily pointed to the bird and said, "Look, Mommy! A rare bird!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very special." + +Lily went to bed that night feeling happy and grateful for the fun day she had with her friends and for the rare bird she saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Lucy. They were very friendly and loved to play together. One day, they decided to play a matching game. + +Lily said, "Let's match the colors!" + +Lucy replied, "Okay, I will find the blue and you find the red." + +They searched and searched until they found all the matching colors. They were so happy! + +Lily hugged her sister and said, "You are the best sister ever!" + +Lucy smiled and said, "I love playing with you, Lily. You are my best friend." + +From that day on, they played the matching game every day and always had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went outside to play and got very dirty. Her mommy said, "Lily, you need to wash your hands and face before dinner." Lily went to the sink and washed her hands and face until they were clean. + +Later that night, Lily was getting ready for bed. She wanted to wear her red dress to sleep, but her mommy said it wasn't safe to sleep in a dress. Instead, her mommy gave her a soft and cozy pajama to wear. Lily felt happy and safe in her pajamas, and she fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a lady wearing a white veil. Lily thought it was interesting because she had never seen a veil before. + +Lily went up to the lady and said, "Excuse me, why are you wearing that pretty thing on your head?" + +The lady smiled and said, "It's called a veil. I am wearing it because I am getting married today." + +Lily poked her friend and whispered, "Did you hear that? She is getting married today!" + +Lily and her friends watched as the lady walked away, feeling happy that they learned something new. From that day on, Lily always thought veils were interesting and couldn't wait to wear one on her own wedding day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, she found a beautiful white dress that belonged to her mommy. It was delicate and soft, and Lily loved it. + +Lily's mommy came into the room and saw the dress on her daughter. "Oh no, Lily," she said. "That dress is too delicate for you to wear. You might rip it." + +Lily was sad. She really wanted to wear the pretty white dress. "What should I do?" she asked. + +"I recommend that you wear something else," her mommy said. "But if you really want to wear the white dress, you need to be very careful." + +Lily thought about it for a moment. She knew her mommy was right. She didn't want to ruin the delicate dress. So, she decided to wear a different outfit instead. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we have to make choices that are not what we want, but they are the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his hoop. He would roll it around and around, watching it spin. One day, Timmy was playing with his hoop when he accidentally let it go. The hoop rolled away and Timmy couldn't catch it. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll help you get your hoop back." She went outside and found the hoop stuck in a bush. With a mighty tug, she released the hoop from the bush and gave it back to Timmy. + +"Thank you, Mommy!" Timmy said, happy to have his hoop back. From that day on, Timmy made sure to hold onto his hoop tightly so he wouldn't accidentally release it again. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in a jungle with his friends. One day, the lion went to the shore to play. He saw the waves and felt happy. He said, "The water is so sweet!" + +Suddenly, the lion heard a loud noise. It was his friend, the tiger. The tiger said, "Roar! I am the king of the jungle!" The lion laughed and said, "No, I am the king of the jungle!" + +The tiger and the lion started to play together. They ran and jumped and had lots of fun. After a while, they got tired and went back to the jungle. The lion said, "That was a fun day at the shore. Let's play again soon!" The tiger agreed and they both went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go on an adventure with her mommy. They decided to go to the airport to see all the planes. + +When they arrived at the airport, Lily saw a big, new airplane. "Mommy, can we go on the new airplane?" she asked. + +Her mommy said, "No, we can't go on that one, but we can watch it take off and turn in the sky." + +Lily watched as the airplane turned and flew away. She was so happy to see it go. They went home and Lily told her daddy all about their adventure at the airport. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo named Harry. Harry was very spoiled and always wanted everything he saw. One day, Harry decided he wanted to travel to a faraway land. He packed his bags and set off on his journey. + +As Harry traveled, he met many new friends. He saw tall trees, big mountains, and wide rivers. But Harry was still spoiled and wanted more. He wanted to see the biggest tree, climb the highest mountain, and swim in the widest river. + +Finally, after many days of traveling, Harry reached the faraway land. But he was disappointed because he didn't find anything bigger or better than what he had seen before. Harry realized that he had been so focused on wanting more that he didn't appreciate what he already had. From that day on, Harry learned to be grateful for what he had and not be so spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went into the forest and found some sticks and mud. She decided to create a little house for herself. She worked very hard and soon, she had a cozy little home. She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat apples and play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to put on his pants so they could go to the park. But Timmy couldn't find his pants anywhere! He looked under his bed and in his toy box, but they were nowhere to be found. + +Timmy started to feel hungry, but he knew he couldn't go to the park without his pants. So, he decided to solve the problem by asking his mom for help. His mom found his pants in the laundry basket and Timmy was so happy! He put on his pants and they went to the park together. Timmy played on the swings and ate a juicy apple. He was no longer hungry and he was so glad he solved his pants problem! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's dad took him to see a big rocket called a missile. Timmy was amazed by how big and shiny it was. + +"I believe that rocket can go all the way to the moon!" said Timmy to his dad. + +But suddenly, something went wrong. The missile started to shake and smoke. Timmy and his dad ran away as fast as they could. + +The missile exploded and sent icy pieces flying everywhere. Timmy and his dad were okay, but they were very sad that the missile didn't make it to space. They both missed the rocket and wished it could have gone on its journey. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max liked to play outside in the rain. One day, Max was playing with a cable he found on the ground. The cable was wet from the rain. Max was curious and decided to bite the cable. Suddenly, Max felt a shock and got scared. Max learned that cables are not toys and should not be bitten. From that day on, Max only played with his toys and never bit a cable again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, her daddy accidentally ripped the teddy bear's arm off. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +But then, her daddy said he would replace the arm with a new one. Lily was very happy and watched as her daddy sewed a new arm onto the teddy bear. Now, the teddy bear was as good as new and Lily was very happy again. + +From that day on, Lily knew that if something got broken, her daddy could always replace it and make it better again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long, fair hair that she loved to brush every day. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to start using shampoo when she washed her hair. Lily didn't know what shampoo was, but her mom showed her a bottle with bubbles on it. + +Lily started using the shampoo and loved how it made her hair smell so nice. She would sing and dance in the shower while she washed her hair. Her mom was happy that Lily was taking good care of her hair. + +After a few weeks, Lily's friends noticed how shiny and pretty her hair looked. They asked her what she was using, and Lily proudly told them about her new shampoo. From that day on, all of Lily's friends started using shampoo too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the farm with her mom. They saw a big field of corn. Lily was happy to see so much corn. She picked up one corn and started to eat it. It was so yummy! + +Suddenly, the ground started to tremble. Lily was confused and scared. She didn't know what was happening. Her mom told her not to worry as it was just the tractor plowing the field. Lily watched as the tractor went up and down the field, making the ground tremble. She was amazed to see how the tractor could plow so many rows of corn at once. From that day on, Lily loved to visit the farm and see the corn fields. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and design things. One day, she wanted to design a spaceship to go to the moon. She asked her friend, a little boy named Max, to help her. + +They worked hard and designed a spaceship that was perfect. They were so excited to go to the moon. But when they got there, they saw something scary. It was a big, scary monster! + +Lily and Max were scared, but they remembered something their parents had told them. They said, "If you ever get scared, just remember to be brave and face your fears." So, they took a deep breath and faced the monster. To their surprise, the monster was not scary at all. It was actually very friendly and wanted to be their friend. + +Lily and Max learned that sometimes things that seem scary are actually not so scary after all. They also learned that being brave is important. They were happy to have made a new friend and to have had such a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw in her notebook. One day, she went to the park to draw. While she was drawing, a big dog came running towards her. Lily was frightened and started to cry. + +A kind lady saw what happened and came to help. She told the dog to stop and it did. The lady gave Lily a hug and told her everything was okay. Lily felt better and thanked the lady. + +The lady told Lily that it's important to be careful when we're outside. She said that we should always ask for help if we're scared. Lily learned a good lesson that day. + +But sadly, when Lily got home, she realized that she had lost her notebook. She was very sad because all of her drawings were in there. The moral of the story is to always be careful with our things and to ask for help when we need it. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the kitchen to get a mug for her milk. She opened the cupboard and saw her favorite mug was gone. She asked her mom, "Where is my mug, please?" + +Her mom said, "I gave it to your brother, he wanted to use it." Lily was sad and said, "But I love that mug, it's my favorite." + +Just then, her brother came in and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I accidentally broke your mug, I didn't mean to." Lily was upset and said, "Now I have no mug for my milk." + +But then, her mom came up with an idea. She said, "Let's make a new mug together, one that is even better than the old one." Lily and her brother were excited and they made a new mug out of clay. It was colorful, and they wrote Lily's name on it. Lily was happy again and said, "Thank you, Mom. This new mug is not deaf, it sings when I tap it." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. His mom cleaned the scrape with a wet cloth and put a bandage on it. But Timmy's knee still hurt. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to the doctor. The doctor said Timmy needed a stitch to heal his knee. Timmy was scared of getting a stitch, but the doctor was very kind and gentle. Timmy didn't feel a thing! + +A few days later, Timmy's knee was all better. He could run and play with his friends again. Timmy was so happy that the stitch helped heal his knee. He thanked his mom and the doctor for taking care of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to crawl around on the floor and explore. One day, he found a deep hole in the ground. + +Timmy called out, "Hello? Is anyone down there?" But there was no answer. + +He crawled closer and saw a journal lying on the ground. Timmy picked it up and opened it. Inside, he saw beautiful pictures and stories. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from the hole. "Hey, that's my journal! Can you please give it back to me?" It was a little girl who had dropped her journal while playing. Timmy happily returned the journal and the two became friends. From that day on, they crawled around together and had many adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to go on adventures and explore the world around him. One day, Spot heard a loud thunderstorm and knew he needed to find a shelter to keep him safe and dry. + +Spot ran through the rain and found a big tree to hide under. As he waited for the storm to pass, he saw a friendly mailman walking by with a big bag. "Hello there, little dog," said the mailman. "I'm here to deliver some letters to the people in this town." + +Spot barked happily and wagged his tail. The mailman smiled and said, "You're a dependable little dog, aren't you?" Spot didn't know what that word meant, but he knew it made him feel good. + +After the storm passed, Spot followed the mailman to the houses he was delivering letters to. As they walked, they saw a man building a new shelter for animals in need. Spot knew that he wanted to help too, so he barked and wagged his tail to get the man's attention. + +The man smiled and said, "Thank you, little dog. Your help is much appreciated." Spot felt happy knowing that he could help deliver shelter to animals who needed it. From that day on, Spot knew that he could make a difference in the world by being dependable and helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn cat named Mittens. Mittens didn't like to listen to anyone, not even her owner, Emily. One day, Emily asked Mittens to come inside the house, but Mittens refused. "I want to stay outside and march around," said Mittens. + +Emily tried to convince Mittens to come inside, but Mittens wouldn't budge. "I don't want to come inside, I want to march," said Mittens. Emily sighed and walked away, leaving Mittens outside. + +As the day went on, Mittens realized that it was getting cold outside. She meowed and scratched at the door, hoping Emily would let her inside. Finally, Emily opened the door and Mittens ran inside, happy to be warm and cozy. "I'm sorry I was stubborn, Emily," said Mittens. "I just wanted to march." Emily smiled and petted Mittens. "It's okay, Mittens. You can march inside where it's warm." +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a spade. He used it to dig in the ground and plant seeds. One day, he saw a thin rabbit running with great speed. The man was surprised and happy to see the rabbit. He followed the rabbit and saw that it was running towards a big carrot. + +The man realized that the rabbit was hungry and wanted to eat the carrot. So, he used his spade to dig out the carrot and gave it to the rabbit. The rabbit was very happy and ate the carrot with great speed. From that day on, the rabbit and the man became friends and they would often see each other in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a crab named Carl. Carl loved to hide in his shell and play with his friends. One day, Carl and his friends were playing a game where they had to match colors. Carl wasn't very good at the game, but he tried his best. + +Later that day, Carl went to the beach to find some food. He saw a big, juicy piece of seaweed, but it was guarded by a mean seagull. Carl was too scared to fight the seagull, so he went back to his shell, feeling ashamed. + +The next day, Carl saw the seagull again, but this time he had an idea. He found a shiny rock that looked like a piece of food and put it on the sand. The seagull saw the rock and thought it was food, so he went to eat it. While the seagull was distracted, Carl ran over to the seaweed and grabbed it. He felt proud of himself for outsmarting the seagull and finally matching his friends in the game. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was very handsome and kind. One day, he went to the forest to play. He was thirsty and wanted to drink some water from the river. Suddenly, he saw a terrible monster in the water. The monster scared him and he ran away. + +The prince met a rabbit and asked, "Did you see the monster in the river?" The rabbit replied, "Yes, I saw it. It's a terrible monster." The prince said, "I'm so scared. I need to drink some water, but the monster is there." The rabbit said, "Don't worry, I know a secret place where we can drink water safely." + +The rabbit led the prince to a hidden pond where they drank water together. The prince said, "Thank you, rabbit. You are my hero." The rabbit smiled and said, "No problem, prince. I'm happy to help." From that day on, the prince and the rabbit became good friends and played together in the forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and put them in a jar. One day, she found a special rock that she valued very much. It was smooth and sparkly, just like a star. + +Lily was very gentle with her jar of rocks. She always made sure to put it in a safe place where it wouldn't fall and break. She loved to show her friends all the pretty rocks she had collected. + +One day, Lily's little brother accidentally knocked over her jar of rocks. Lily was very sad because her special rock broke into tiny pieces. But her mom told her that it's okay because she still had all the other pretty rocks that she valued just as much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and gather flowers in the meadow. One day, she found a mysterious box lying in the grass. She opened it and found a film inside. + +Lily didn't know what a film was, but she was curious. She asked her mommy, who explained that it was like a picture that moves. Lily was excited and wanted to watch it right away. + +But when she turned it on, she saw that it was not a happy film. It showed people being mean to each other and doing bad things. Lily learned that not everything that looks interesting is good for her. She promised to always ask her mommy before watching anything new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They walked on the smooth path and saw the green land. + +Lily saw a boy playing with a ball. She asked, "Can I play too?" The boy said, "Sure, I'll show you how." They played together and had fun. + +After a while, Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily said, "Bye bye, see you later!" The boy waved and smiled. Lily was happy that she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small hut with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard a loud snap. He looked outside and saw a big tree had fallen down. + +Timmy's daddy went outside to check what happened. He saw that the tree had fallen on the road and cars couldn't go through. Daddy tried to move the tree but it was too heavy. He asked for help from the neighbors but they were all deaf and couldn't hear him. + +Timmy wanted to help too. He picked up his toy hammer and tried to hit the tree. But his hammer was too small and didn't do anything. Daddy thanked Timmy for trying to help and they waited for the help to arrive. Finally, some men came with big machines and moved the tree. Daddy was happy and Timmy was proud that he tried to help. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful angel. She had big wings that could fly her up high. One day, she decided to run on the clouds. It was so much fun! She ran and ran until she got tired. Then, she flew back to her home in the sky. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to pour some milk in a big glass. Lily was very careful and poured the milk slowly. Her mommy said, "You are so generous, Lily!" + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to pick some berries in the forest. They brought a big basket with them. Lily was very excited and picked a lot of berries. Her mommy said, "Wow, Lily, you filled the basket up so much! You are so generous!" + +When they got home, they wanted to make a berry pie. But when they opened the basket, they saw that all the berries had fallen out on the way home. Lily felt very sad and her mommy said, "We should have been more careful, Lily. Next time we will be more careful." + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to hold the basket tightly so nothing would fall out. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max lived in a big house with his family. Max liked to play with his toys and run in the yard. + +One day, Max saw a cat walking by his house. Max wanted to say hello to the cat, so he ran over to her. The cat was scared of Max, but Max was friendly. Max gave the cat a kiss on her head and the cat felt better. + +Later that day, Max's family was fixing a pipe in their house. Max wanted to help, but he didn't know how. Max watched his family fix the pipe and he learned how to do it. Max felt proud that he was independent and could learn new things. + +From that day on, Max knew that he could be friendly to others and independent too. Max was a happy dog. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a small house. He had a big pile of coal in his backyard. One day, a little girl came to him and asked him a question. She wanted to know why he had so much coal. + +The old man told her that he needed the coal to keep his house warm during the winter. But the little girl didn't understand why he needed so much coal. She thought it was too old-fashioned. + +The old man felt sad because he didn't want to waste his coal. He tried to explain to the little girl that coal was important for him. But she didn't listen and kept questioning him. In the end, the old man decided to give some coal to the little girl so she could see how useful it was. + +The little girl took the coal and went home. She showed it to her parents and they were surprised. They didn't know that coal was still used to keep houses warm. From that day on, the little girl stopped questioning the old man and started to appreciate the coal. The old man was happy that he could teach something new to the little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, her mom gave her a big present with a pretty bow on top. Lily was so excited to open it! + +But first, she had to clean up her toys. She put them all away and made her room clear. Then, she sat down and carefully untied the bow on her present. She was so happy when she saw what was inside - a new doll to play with! + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to clean up her toys before opening any presents. She knew that keeping her room clear would make her mom happy and maybe even lead to more surprises with pretty bows on top. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite cap everywhere he went. His cap was red and tight on his head. + +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park to play. Timmy ran around and played with his friends, but he forgot his cap on a bench. When he realized it was gone, he started to cry. + +His mom asked him what was wrong, and Timmy said, "I left my cap on the bench and now it's gone." His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we'll find it." + +They looked all around the park and finally saw a man wearing Timmy's cap. Timmy ran up to him and said, "That's my cap! Can I have it back, please?" The man smiled and gave Timmy his cap back. Timmy was so happy, he hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for helping me find my cap!" +One sunny day, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. Timmy loved going to the park because he could play on the swings and slide. As he was playing, he saw a big dog. + +"Mommy, look at the big dog!" Timmy said. + +"Yes, he's a big dog. But we need to be careful and not poke him," Mommy warned. + +Suddenly, Timmy's tummy started to feel hot. "Mommy, I'm thirsty," Timmy said. + +"Okay, let's go get some water," Mommy said. + +As they walked to get some water, Timmy saw a man making whip cream. "Mommy, look at the whip! It looks yummy!" Timmy said. + +"Yes, it does look yummy. But we need to finish our water first," Mommy said. + +After they finished their water, Timmy and his mom went back to playing on the swings and slide. Timmy was happy because he got to play and drink some water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily was eating a chocolate cake and Teddy wanted some too. Lily said, "No, Teddy. Chocolate is not good for teddy bears." + +Teddy felt sad and clumsy. He accidentally knocked over Lily's glass of milk. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "My milk spilled!" + +Teddy felt bad and wanted to make it better. He grabbed a napkin and tried to wipe the milk up. But he made it worse and spilled more milk. "I'm sorry, Lily," he said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Teddy. "It's okay, Teddy. The truth is, I didn't really want milk anyway. I just wanted to eat my cake." Teddy felt happy and they both ate cake together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with bright feathers. The bird loved to sing and fly in the sky. One day, a big hand came and tried to squeeze the bird. The bird was scared and flew away. + +The big hand belonged to a naughty boy who liked to catch birds. He wanted to keep the bird in a cage. The bird didn't want to be trapped, so it flew far away. The boy was sad because he couldn't catch the bird. + +The bird felt happy and free again. It sang a beautiful song and flew higher and higher in the sky. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brown teddy bear that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going on a trip to the zoo. Lily was so excited! + +At the zoo, they saw many animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. Lily's favorite animal was the giraffe. It was so tall and had a long neck. The giraffe was on display for everyone to see. + +After a fun day at the zoo, Lily and her mommy went home. Lily was very tired from the trip, but she was happy because she got to see her favorite animal and play with her brown teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, her mom said, "Lily, would you like to go to the park?" Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" + +At the park, Lily saw a little boy playing with a ball. She asked him, "Can I play too?" The boy said, "Yes, I allow you to play with me." Lily was so happy to play with the boy and the ball. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to the boy and thanked him for allowing her to play with him. She was so happy to have made a new friend at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, her mom asked her to come inside and change her blouse because it was filthy. Lily didn't understand what "filthy" meant, so her mom explained that it meant her blouse was very dirty and needed to be washed. + +Lily went to her room to change her blouse, but she couldn't find a clean one. She asked her little brother if he had seen any clean blouses, but he didn't know what a blouse was. So, Lily explained that a blouse is a fancy shirt that girls wear. + +Finally, Lily found a clean blouse and put it on. She was happy to be clean and ready to play outside again. From that day on, Lily made sure to take care of her clothes so they wouldn't get filthy again. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny was very pale because he never went outside to play. One day, he saw a big loop and wanted to join it. He hopped and hopped until he finally made it inside the loop. + +But then, Benny realized he was stuck. He couldn't get out of the loop no matter how hard he tried. He was very scared and started to cry. Unfortunately, no one heard him and he was stuck there forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on the green grass. One day, her mommy asked her to help print some papers. Lily was happy to help and pressed the buttons on the printer. + +After they finished printing, Lily ran back outside to play on the lawn. She saw a big chocolate cake on the ground and it looked so tasty. She took a bite and it was delicious! But then she felt sick and started to cry. + +Her mommy came outside and saw what happened. She rushed Lily to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had eaten a poisonous cake and she couldn't be saved. Her mommy was so sad and wished she had been more careful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a surprise on the ground. It was a big, black ant! Lily loved ants because they were so tiny and cute. She picked up the ant and put it in her pocket. + +Lily went to her grandmother's house and showed her the ant. Her grandmother said, "That's a tasty ant, but you shouldn't eat it. Ants are important for the earth." But Lily didn't listen and ate the ant anyway. + +After eating the ant, Lily felt very sick. She learned that it was not nice to eat creatures and that she should always listen to her elders. From that day on, Lily never ate an ant again. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play in the bush with his friends. One day, Benny felt a tickle in his nose and he sneezed very loudly. His friends laughed and Benny felt embarrassed. + +Benny tried to hide in the bush, but his friends found him and said it was okay to sneeze. They even showed him how to cover his nose when he sneezed. Benny felt much better and they all continued to play together in the bush. + +From that day on, Benny was not embarrassed to sneeze anymore. He knew that it was natural and his friends would not make fun of him. They all had a lot of fun playing in the bush and sneezing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate very much. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can you bring me chocolate?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, I can bring you chocolate, but only if you promise to be a good girl." + +Lily promised to be a good girl and mommy went to the fair to buy some chocolate. When mommy came back, she gave Lily a big bar of chocolate. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! You are the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a daddy and his daughter. They played hide-and-seek in the park. The daughter found a good spot to hide. She was hidden behind a big tree. Daddy looked and looked but he couldn't find her. + +Then, the daughter giggled and said "I'm here!" Daddy was happy to find her. They played some more and then it was time to go home. The fun had to end for the day. Daddy picked up his daughter and carried her home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her family. One day, they went to the park and Lily saw a big slide. She got really excited and ran towards it. She climbed up the ladder and went down the slide. It was so much fun! + +After playing on the slide for a while, Lily's family decided to have a picnic. They spread out a blanket and brought out sandwiches and fruit. Lily's mom poured some juice into cups, but she accidentally tipped one over. The juice spilled on the blanket, but it was okay. They just moved the blanket to a different spot. + +After lunch, Lily played on the swings and had a great time. She loved spending time with her family in the park. It was a perfect day. +Once upon a time, there was a silly duck named Ducky. Ducky lived on a farm with lots of other animals. One day, Ducky decided to go for a walk. He wanted to see the pretty landscape. + +Ducky marched down the path and saw lots of trees and flowers. He even saw a big hill! But then, Ducky saw something stupid. It was a rock. Ducky thought the rock was going to hurt him, so he ran away as fast as he could. + +After a while, Ducky felt tired. He sat down and looked at the landscape again. He realized that the rock was just a rock and he felt a little silly. Ducky decided to march back to the farm and tell all his animal friends about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and dreamed of going on a safari. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a safari adventure! + +Timmy was so excited, he could hardly contain himself. "I hope we see lions and elephants!" he exclaimed. His mom smiled and said, "I hope so too, Timmy." + +When they arrived at the safari, they saw all kinds of animals. There were giraffes, zebras, and even a family of elephants! Timmy was so happy, he couldn't stop smiling. "Look at all the animals, Mommy!" he said. + +As they drove through the safari, Timmy's mom reminded him to be obedient and stay in the car. "We don't want to scare the animals," she said. Timmy nodded his head and promised to be a good boy. He enjoyed the rest of the safari, and when they got home, he couldn't wait to tell all his friends about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and build towers with her blocks. One day, she saw a flea jumping around in her room. "Look, Mommy! A flea!" she said. + +Her mommy replied, "Oh no, we need to catch it before it bites us." + +Lily asked, "Can we build a trap to catch it?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea! Let's get some paper and make a heavy trap for the flea." + +Lily and her mommy worked together to build the trap. They put some cheese in it and waited for the flea to come. After a few minutes, the flea jumped into the trap and they caught it. + +Lily was so happy that they caught the flea. She said, "Mommy, we did it! We built a trap and caught the flea!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a funny cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to play with Timmy's toys and sometimes she would even lie on them! Timmy would wake up in the morning and find Mittens lying on his favorite toy truck. + +One day, Timmy and Mittens went on an adventure to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Mittens even chased a butterfly! Timmy thought it was funny when Mittens tried to catch the butterfly with her paws. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and lay down on the grass. Mittens curled up next to him and they took a nap together. When Timmy woke up, he saw that Mittens was lying on her back with her paws in the air. Timmy thought it was funny and tickled her belly. Mittens purred and Timmy laughed. They had a great day at the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a pony named Sparkles. Lily loved Sparkles very much and they would go on adventures together. One day, Lily wanted to ride Sparkles in a big horse show. + +But Sparkles was not ready for the show. She was scared and didn't believe in herself. Lily was sad but she didn't give up on Sparkles. She spent every day practicing with her and telling her that she could do it. + +Finally, the day of the horse show arrived. Sparkles was still scared but Lily was there to support her. When it was their turn, Sparkles took a deep breath and went into the arena. She did her best and even though she didn't win, Lily was proud of her. The moral of the story is to never give up on someone you love and to believe in yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big field behind her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a little bird on the ground. + +Lily ran over to the bird and said, "Are you okay? Let me examine you." The bird chirped and Lily knew it was okay. + +Suddenly, Lily heard her mommy calling her from the house. "Lily, come inside! It's time for dinner." + +Lily picked up the bird and said, "Don't worry, little bird. I'll take care of you later." She went inside, alert and happy to tell her mommy about the bird she found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went to visit her grandma who was feeling a bit gloomy. + +Lily asked, "Grandma, why are you feeling sad?" + +"I burned the cookies I was baking," replied grandma. + +Lily had an idea. She took the butter from the fridge and rubbed it on her grandma's hands. "This will make you feel better," she said. + +Grandma smiled and said, "You are such a sweet little girl. Thank you for cheering me up." + +From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes a simple act of kindness, like rubbing butter on someone's hands, could make a big difference in someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to decorate things. One day, she found an old chest in her attic. The chest was big and brown. Lily thought it would be fun to decorate it. + +Lily asked her mom for some paint and stickers. Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful. You are a bit clumsy." Lily smiled and said, "Okay, I will be careful." + +Lily started to decorate the chest with stickers and paint. It was hard work, but she had fun. When she was done, she showed her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, you did a great job! The chest looks so pretty now." Lily was happy and proud of herself. From that day on, she kept all her toys in the decorated chest. +One day, Tommy and his friend went to play in the yard. They played with balls and toys. Suddenly, Tommy's friend saw a new toy in Tommy's hand. He became jealous and said, "I want that toy too!" Tommy said, "No, it's mine." His friend said, "I don't want to play with you anymore." Tommy felt sad and said, "Sorry, I didn't mean to make you jealous. Let's play together again." His friend smiled and they continued to play happily. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty crocodile. He liked to hide in the water and scare his friends. One day, he saw a little duckling and wanted to eat it. But the duckling was too fast and ran away. + +The crocodile decided to crawl after the little duckling. He crawled and crawled until he caught up with the duckling. But just as he was about to eat it, the duckling said, "Please don't eat me! I promise to be your friend." + +The crocodile thought about it and realized that it was better to have friends than to be alone. So he decided to be friends with the little duckling and they played together every day. From that day on, the naughty crocodile was no longer naughty, and he and the duckling had many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the sea and play with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a big jellyfish in the water. The jellyfish was fat and wiggled its long tentacles. + +Nemo was scared of the jellyfish, so he swam away as fast as he could. When he went to sleep that night, he dreamt about the jellyfish. In his dream, the jellyfish was his friend and they swam together in the sea. + +When Nemo woke up, he realized that the jellyfish wasn't so scary after all. He went back to the sea and found the jellyfish again. This time, he swam up to the jellyfish and said hello. The jellyfish was happy to see Nemo and they became friends, just like in his dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while she was playing, she saw a new boy walking by her house. She ran up to him and said, "Hi! My name is Lily. What's your name?" + +The boy smiled and said, "My name is Max. Nice to meet you, Lily." They started to play together and Lily thought Max was very smart. He knew how to play all the games she liked. + +As they played, the sun started to set and Lily noticed a big shadow on the ground. She pointed to it and said, "Look, Max! That's my shadow. Do you have a shadow too?" Max nodded and said, "Yes, everyone has a shadow." + +Lily was happy to have a new friend and introduced Max to her mom and dad. They all sat down and had some cookies together. Lily knew she would have lots of fun playing with Max in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Jack. He had a long beard and a big ship. One day, Jack wanted to organize his treasure. He had so many gold coins and jewels that he didn't know where to put them. So, he asked his parrot for help. The parrot flew around the ship and found a big chest. Jack put all his treasure in the chest and locked it up. Now, his treasure was organized and safe. Jack was very happy and thanked his parrot for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a cold place where there was snow all the time. One day, Lily woke up early and saw a big igloo outside her window. She was so excited to play in it! + +Lily went outside to see the igloo and found her friend, Timmy, already playing inside. "Wow, Timmy! Your igloo is so clean!" said Lily. "Thanks, Lily! I cleaned it this morning," replied Timmy. + +Lily asked, "Can I play with you in your igloo?" Timmy said, "Of course, Lily! Let's play together!" They played in the igloo all day, building snowmen and having fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you for letting me play in your igloo, Timmy. It was so much fun!" + +Timmy replied, "You're welcome, Lily! We can play in my igloo anytime you want." Lily went home feeling happy and grateful for her friend and the clean igloo they played in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up this morning and felt very hungry. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can we buy some pancakes today?" Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. We can buy pancakes today." + +Lily was very happy to hear that. She got dressed and went with her mommy to the pancake store. When they arrived, they saw a long line of people waiting to buy pancakes. Lily said, "Mommy, I'm very hungry. When can we buy pancakes?" Mommy said, "We have to wait in line, Lily. But don't worry, we'll buy pancakes soon." + +Finally, it was their turn to buy pancakes. Lily and her mommy bought a big stack of pancakes and went home. They sat down at the table and ate the pancakes. Lily was very happy because she wasn't hungry anymore. She said to her mommy, "Thank you for buying pancakes today, mommy. They were delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to ride his bike, but his mom always told him to wear his helmet to be safe. Timmy didn't like wearing his helmet because it made him hot and sweaty. + +One day, Timmy went for a ride without his helmet. He felt the wind in his hair and it was so much fun! But then, he fell off his bike and hurt his head. He wished he had listened to his mom and worn his helmet. + +After that, Timmy always wore his helmet when he rode his bike. He knew it was important to be ready for anything. He guessed that he wouldn't fall off again, but just in case, he wanted to be safe. And he never forgot to wear his helmet again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mom. They saw a bird flying in the sky. Lily said, "Mommy, I want to fly like the bird." Her mom said, "You can't fly like a bird, but you can pretend to fly." Lily pretended to fly and said, "I'm flying, I'm flying!" + +Suddenly, Lily saw a stone on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Mommy, can I eat this stone?" Her mom said, "No, you can't eat a stone. It's not food." Lily said, "Okay, I won't eat it." + +Later, Lily and her mom went to a restaurant. Lily ordered some food and ate it all up. Her mom said, "You did a great job, Lily! You were successful at eating all your food." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I'm full now." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very adventurous and loved to explore the woods behind his house. One day, Timmy saw a little bird with a broken wing. He decided to feed the bird some bread crumbs to help it feel better. + +As Timmy was feeding the bird, he heard a loud growl. It was a big, scary bear! The bear was a threat to Timmy and the bird. Timmy quickly ran away, leaving the bird behind. The bear ate the bird and Timmy felt very sad. + +Timmy learned that sometimes being adventurous can be dangerous. He should have been more careful and not left the bird behind. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always be aware of his surroundings and to never leave anyone in danger. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the big room. There are many toys and books in the big room. But Lily and Ben want to do something new. + +"Let's ride the sheet!" Lily says. She sees a big sheet on the bed. She thinks it will be fun to slide on it. + +"OK!" Ben says. He likes to ride the sheet too. They climb on the bed and grab the sheet. They pull it and make it go fast. They laugh and scream. + +But then, Mom comes in. She is not happy. She sees the sheet on the floor. She sees the toys and books everywhere. She sees Lily and Ben on the bed. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. She sounds angry. + +"We are riding the sheet!" Lily and Ben say. They think Mom will like their game. + +"No, you are not!" Mom says. "You are making a mess! The sheet is not for riding. It is for sleeping. The toys and books are not for throwing. They are for playing and reading. You need to clean up now!" + +Lily and Ben feel sad. They do not want to clean up. They want to ride the sheet more. They think Mom is mean. + +"Please, Mom, can we ride the sheet a little more?" Lily and Ben ask. They make puppy eyes. + +"No, you cannot!" Mom says. "You need to learn to respect your things. And you need to listen to me. Now, get off the bed and pick up the sheet. And put the toys and books back where they belong." + +Lily and Ben do not argue. They know Mom is right. They get off the bed and pick up the sheet. They fold it and put it back on the bed. They put the toys and books back in their places. They say sorry to Mom. + +Mom smiles. She is not angry anymore. She hugs Lily and Ben. + +"I love you, but you need to follow the rules," Mom says. "The sheet is not for riding. Maybe you can find another game to play." + +Lily and Ben nod. They love Mom too. They think of another game to play. They decide to play hide and seek. They hope Mom will not find them. They run and hide. They have fun. +Anna and Lily were sisters who liked to play dress-up. They had a big box of makeup that their mom gave them. They liked to put on lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush. They felt like princesses. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Anna and Lily wanted to play dress-up, but their mom said they had to wear warm clothes. She gave them sweaters, hats, and gloves. Anna and Lily did not like them. They wanted to wear their pretty dresses and makeup. + +They decided to sneak out of the house and go to the park. They took off their warm clothes and put on their dresses and makeup. They felt very happy. They ran and twirled and laughed. + +But soon, they started to feel cold. Their noses turned red and their teeth chattered. They shivered and hugged each other. They wished they had listened to their mom. + +"Anna, I'm cold," Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily," Anna said. "Let's go home." + +They put on their warm clothes and ran back to the house. They hoped their mom would not be angry. They learned their lesson. They realized that makeup was not as important as staying warm and healthy. +Tom and Lily liked to study new things. They liked to look at books, toys, and pictures. They liked to ask questions and learn. One day, they found a big box in the basement. The box had a knob on it. The knob was shiny and round. Tom and Lily wanted to see what was in the box. + +They went to the box and tried to open it. The knob was hard to turn. They pushed and pulled and twisted. The knob made a click sound. The box opened. Tom and Lily saw something unusual. It was a big snake. The snake was green and black. It had sharp teeth and a long tongue. The snake was angry. It hissed and jumped out of the box. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They screamed and ran. The snake chased them. It was fast and strong. It caught Tom and bit him. Tom fell down and cried. Lily tried to help him. She threw a book at the snake. The snake did not care. It bit Lily too. Lily fell down and cried. The snake was happy. It had a big meal. Tom and Lily were not happy. They were hurt and sad. They wished they had not opened the box. They wished they had studied something else. +Timmy liked to chew on things. He chewed on his toys, his clothes, his pencils and even his books. His mom and dad told him to stop, but he did not listen. He thought chewing was fun and tasty. + +One day, he found a picture in his dad's office. It was a picture of his dad and mom when they were young. They looked happy and pretty. Timmy wanted to see the picture better, so he took it off the wall. He held it in his hands and looked at it. Then he felt like chewing on it. + +He put the picture in his mouth and bit it. He tore off a piece of the paper and swallowed it. It did not taste good, but he kept chewing. He chewed on the picture until it was all gone. He threw the frame on the floor and ran away. + +Later, his dad came home and went to his office. He saw the frame on the floor and the picture missing. He was very angry and sad. He looked for Timmy and found him in his room. He asked him what he did with the picture. + +Timmy was scared and embarrassed. He did not want to tell his dad the truth. He lied and said he did not know. He said he never saw the picture. He hoped his dad would believe him. + +But his dad did not believe him. He saw the bits of paper in Timmy's teeth and on his tongue. He knew Timmy chewed on the picture. He was very disappointed and hurt. He told Timmy he was in big trouble. He took away all his toys and books. He said he had to stay in his room for a long time. He said he did not want to talk to him. + +Timmy cried and cried. He wished he did not chew on the picture. He wished he listened to his mom and dad. He wished he could say sorry and make them happy again. But he could not. He had no picture to give back. He had no words to say. He had only tears and regret. He was very unhappy and lonely. He learned a hard lesson. Chewing on things was not fun and tasty. It was bad and wrong. +Sam was a big boy who liked to play with his cars and trucks. He had many toys in his room and he was happy. But one day, he felt sick in his tummy. He ran to the bathroom and threw up. He felt very bad and he cried. + +His mom heard him and came to the bathroom. She saw Sam sitting on the floor, pale and sad. She hugged him and said, "Oh, Sam, you are suffering. What happened?" + +Sam said, "I don't know, Mom. I ate my breakfast and then I felt sick. I don't want to play anymore." + +Mom said, "I think you have a bug, Sam. A bug is a tiny thing that makes you sick. It will go away soon, but you need to rest and drink some water. Come on, let's go to your bed." + +She helped Sam to his bed and gave him a glass of water and a kiss. She said, "I will stay with you until you feel better, Sam. You are a brave boy and I love you." + +Sam smiled a little and said, "I love you too, Mom. Thank you for helping me." + +He drank some water and closed his eyes. He hoped the bug would go away soon and he could play with his cars and trucks again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide. Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben. The slide is fun. You can make a big step and go down fast." Lily says. + +"I don't know, Lily. The slide is high. I might fall." Ben says. + +Lily holds Ben's hand. She is polite. She does not push him. She says, "It's okay, Ben. I will go with you. We can make a small step first. Then we can make a bigger step. Then we can slide together." + +Ben nods. He trusts Lily. He makes a small step. Then he makes a bigger step. Then he slides with Lily. He feels the wind in his hair. He hears Lily laugh. He smiles. + +"Wow, that was fun. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." Ben says. + +"You're welcome, Ben. You are brave. You can make any step you want." Lily says. + +They hug. They go on the slide again. They have a good time. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big basket of grapes. They are purple and green and shiny. + +"Wow, look at these grapes!" Sara says. "They are so cute and yummy. Can we eat some?" + +"Yes, let's eat some," Ben says. "But we have to wash them first. We can use the water fountain over there." + +They run to the water fountain and wash some grapes. They pop them in their mouths and make funny noises. + +"Mmm, they are sweet and juicy," Sara says. + +"Look, I can make a smiley face with them," Ben says. He puts two grapes on his eyes and one on his mouth. + +Sara laughs. "You are silly, Ben. You look like a grape monster." + +They giggle and eat more grapes. They share some with a bird and a squirrel. They are happy and full. They love grapes and each other. +Sam and Mia liked to play near the creek. The creek had cool water and many rocks and fish. They liked to splash and catch and throw. + +One day, it was very hot. The sun was bright and the air was sticky. Sam and Mia felt thirsty and tired. They wanted to drink and rest. + +"Let's go back to the house," Sam said. "Mom can bring us some juice and cookies." + +"OK," Mia said. "But can we take some rocks and fish with us?" + +Sam nodded. They found a big rock and a small fish. They put them in a bucket. They carried the bucket to the house. + +Mom saw them and smiled. She brought them some juice and cookies. She also brought them a bowl of water. + +"What do you have in the bucket?" Mom asked. + +"Rocks and fish," Sam said. "We found them in the creek. Can we keep them?" + +Mom looked at the bucket. She saw the big rock and the small fish. She shook her head. + +"No, you can't keep them," Mom said. "The rock and the fish belong to the creek. They need the creek to live and be happy. You can look at them for a while, but then you have to bring them back to the creek." + +Sam and Mia felt sad. They liked the rock and the fish. They wanted to keep them. + +"But they are our friends," Mia said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "You can still be friends with them. You can visit them in the creek. But you have to let them go. They will be happier in the creek. And you will be happier too, knowing that you did the right thing." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They understood. They drank their juice and ate their cookies. They looked at the rock and the fish. They said goodbye to them. They brought them back to the creek. They let them go. They watched them swim and sink. They waved and smiled. They felt good. They went back to the house. Mom was proud of them. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play outside with their bikes. One day, they go to the street near their house. The street is busy. There are many cars and people. + +"Look, Ben, a big truck!" Lily says. She points to a yellow truck. The truck has a picture of a cow on it. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben says. He wants to see the truck better. He rides his bike closer to the street. + +"Ben, be careful!" Lily shouts. She sees a car coming fast. The car honks its horn. Ben is scared. He tries to turn his bike, but he falls. His bike hits the car. The car stops. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily runs to her brother. She sees blood on his knee. She wipes it with her sleeve. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Ben cries. He is hurt and scared. The car driver gets out. He is angry. + +"What are you doing, kid? You scratched my car!" he yells. He picks up Ben's bike and throws it on the sidewalk. + +"That's not nice!" Lily says. She is angry too. She hugs Ben. + +"Leave us alone!" she says. She glares at the car driver. + +The car driver sees Lily's face. He feels bad. He knows he was mean. + +"I'm sorry, too," he says. He gives Ben's bike back. He takes a band-aid from his pocket and puts it on Ben's knee. + +"Be more careful next time, okay?" he says. He gets back in his car and drives away. + +Ben and Lily hold hands. They walk back to their house. They are happy they are okay. They decide to play in the backyard instead. The street is too busy. +Lily and Ben were playing cowboys and robbers in the garden. They had two pistols, one red and one blue. Lily wanted the red pistol, because it was her favorite color. Ben wanted the blue pistol, because it was bigger and louder. + +"Let me have the red pistol, Ben!" Lily said. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. "You can have the blue pistol!" + +They both pulled on the red pistol, trying to take it from each other. They were very grumpy and did not want to share. + +Mom saw them fighting and came to the garden. She was not happy. + +"Stop it, Lily and Ben!" Mom said. "You are being very rude and selfish. You have to choose. Either you share the pistols nicely, or you give them to me and play with something else." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to lose their pistols. They liked playing cowboys and robbers. + +"OK, Mom," Lily said. "We will share. I will let Ben have the red pistol for a while, and then he will let me have it. And we will take turns with the blue pistol too." + +"Good," Mom said. "That is very kind and fair of you. Now, go and have fun, but be careful with the pistols. They are only toys, not real." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They gave each other a hug and ran to the garden. They played cowboys and robbers happily, with both the red and the blue pistols. They were not grumpy anymore. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a lot of fog in the park. They run to the fog and try to catch it. + +"Look, Sue, I can touch the fog!" Tom says. He puts his hand in the fog and feels something wet and cold. + +"Wow, Tom, that's weird!" Sue says. She also touches the fog and giggles. "It feels like a cloud!" + +They play with the fog for a while. They make shapes with their hands and pretend they are animals. They have fun. + +But then, the fog starts to go away. The sun comes out and makes the fog disappear. + +"Bye, fog!" Tom and Sue say. They wave to the fog and hug each other. + +"Let's go home, Tom. Maybe we can see the fog again tomorrow," Sue says. + +"OK, Sue. The fog is cool. I like to touch it," Tom says. + +They hold hands and walk home. They are happy. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big ant hill with many ants. Sam wanted to watch the ants, but Ben wanted to step on them. + +"Look, Ben, the ants are so busy. They march and carry things. They are strong and smart," Sam said. + +"No, they are not. They are weak and small. I can crush them with my foot. Watch this!" Ben said. He lifted his foot and stomped on the ant hill. + +Sam was sad and angry. He shouted at Ben. "Stop it, Ben! You are mean and bad. The ants did not hurt you. Why do you hurt them?" + +Ben did not listen. He laughed and stomped again. He did not see the big red ant that crawled on his shoe. The ant was angry too. It bit Ben on his toe. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben cried. He felt a sharp pain. He jumped and shook his foot. He saw the ant and tried to kick it off. But the ant held on and chewed his toe. + +Sam ran to help Ben. He picked up the ant and threw it away. He hugged Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" + +Ben was not okay. He was hurt and scared. He sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I was wrong. The ants are strong and smart. I will not hurt them again." + +Sam and Ben went home. They told their mom what happened. She put some ice and cream on Ben's toe. She said, "You learned a hard lesson, Ben. You should respect all living things. They have feelings and rights too. Next time, be kind and gentle." + +Ben nodded. He said, "I will, mom. I will." He looked at Sam and said, "And I'm sorry, Sam. You are a good brother. Can we still play in the park?" + +Sam smiled. He said, "Of course, Ben. We can. But let's leave the ants alone. They have their own work to do." + +The end. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat something sweet. They looked in the kitchen and saw a big jar of jelly. They liked jelly very much. + +"Can we have some jelly, please?" they asked their mom. + +"Yes, you can, but only a little bit. Jelly is not good for your teeth," their mom said. She gave them each a small bowl of jelly and a spoon. + +Lily and Tom sat on the couch and ate their jelly. They made funny noises with their mouths. They felt happy and comfortable. + +"Jelly is yummy!" Lily said. + +"Jelly is squishy!" Tom said. + +They finished their jelly and licked their spoons. They smiled at each other and hugged. + +"Thank you, mom, for the jelly!" they said. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties. Now, let's brush your teeth and get ready for bed," their mom said. + +Lily and Tom followed their mom to the bathroom. They brushed their teeth and washed their faces. They put on their pajamas and went to their bedroom. They snuggled in their beds and closed their eyes. + +"Good night, Lily," Tom said. + +"Good night, Tom," Lily said. + +They dreamed of jelly and other nice things. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Lily's car stopped working. She tried to push it, but it did not move. She looked at it and saw a screw was loose. She did not know how to fix it. She felt sad. + +"Ben, can you help me?" she asked her brother. "My car is broken. Look, the screw is loose." + +Ben looked at Lily's car. He saw the screw was loose too. He remembered that daddy had a tool box in the garage. He had a screwdriver that could fix the screw. + +"Wait here, Lily. I will get the screwdriver. I will help you fix your car," he said. He ran to the garage and found the tool box. He opened it and looked for the screwdriver. He found it and took it. + +He ran back to the living room and gave the screwdriver to Lily. "Here, Lily. You can use this to tighten the screw. Be careful, it is sharp," he said. + +Lily took the screwdriver and tried to tighten the screw. She turned it and turned it until the screw was tight. She pushed her car and it moved again. She was happy. + +"Thank you, Ben. You helped me fix my car. You are a good brother," she said. She hugged Ben and gave him a kiss. + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily back. "You are welcome, Lily. I am happy to help you. You are a good sister," he said. + +They continued to play with their toy cars. They did not notice that the screwdriver was smelly. It had some oil and dirt on it from the garage. But they did not care. They were having fun. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play outside in the park. One day, they see a big purple ball near the slide. They run to the ball and touch it. + +"Wow, this ball is so big and soft!" Lily says. + +"Can we play with it?" Max asks. + +They look around and see no one. They decide to play with the ball. They kick it, throw it, and roll it. They have fun and laugh a lot. They are doing exercise. + +After a while, they hear a voice. It is a girl with curly hair and a pink dress. She is holding a leash with a small dog. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" the girl says. "I left it here when I took my dog for a walk. Give it back!" + +Lily and Max are surprised. They did not know the ball belonged to someone. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, we did not know," Lily says. "We just wanted to play with it. It is a nice ball." + +The girl looks at them and smiles. She sees that they are not mean. She has an idea. + +"It's okay, you can play with it," she says. "But can I play with you? And can my dog play too? His name is Spot." + +Lily and Max are happy. They like the girl and her dog. They say yes. + +"Sure, you can play with us," Max says. "We are Lily and Max. What is your name?" + +"My name is Zoe," the girl says. "Nice to meet you." + +They introduce themselves and become friends. They share the ball and play together. They discover that they have many things in common. They have a good time. +Tom and Lily were going to the zoo with their mom. They had to take the subway, a big train that goes under the ground. Tom and Lily liked to look out the window and see the lights and tunnels. + +When they got off the subway, they saw a big hairy dog. It was barking and jumping at a man who had a bag of food. The man was scared and tried to run away, but the dog followed him. + +"Mom, look at the dog!" Lily said. "It is so big and hairy!" + +"Yes, it is," Mom said. "But we should stay away from it. It might be angry or sick." + +Tom felt sorry for the man. He wanted to help him. He saw a stick on the ground and picked it up. + +"I will protect the man," Tom said. "I will scare the dog away with the stick." + +"Tom, no!" Mom said. "That is too dangerous. Come back here!" + +But Tom did not listen. He ran towards the dog and waved the stick. He shouted, "Go away, dog! Leave the man alone!" + +The dog saw Tom and stopped barking. It looked at him with its big eyes. It tilted its head and wagged its tail. It did not seem angry or sick anymore. It seemed curious and friendly. + +Tom was surprised. He lowered the stick and smiled. He said, "Hi, dog. Are you hungry? Do you want some food?" + +The dog licked Tom's hand and nodded. Tom gave him a piece of bread from his pocket. The dog ate it and wagged its tail more. + +The man was relieved and thanked Tom. He said, "You are very brave and kind, little boy. You protected me from the dog. But how did you do that?" + +Tom shrugged and said, "I don't know. I just talked to him. He is not a bad dog. He is just a big hairy dog." + +Mom came and hugged Tom. She said, "You are very brave and kind, Tom. But you also scared me. Next time, please listen to me and stay away from strange dogs. They might be dangerous." + +Tom nodded and said, "OK, Mom. I'm sorry. I just wanted to help." + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, Tom. I'm proud of you. But now, let's go to the zoo. Maybe we can see some more big hairy animals there." + +Tom and Lily agreed and followed Mom. The dog watched them go and barked happily. He had made a new friend. +Lily was miserable. She wanted to see her friend Tom, but he lived far away. She could not go to his house because of the bad germs. She missed playing with him and talking to him. + +One day, her mom had a surprise for her. She gave her a screen that could speak. She said, "This is a phone. You can use it to call Tom and see his face. He has one too. Do you want to try?" + +Lily was happy. She nodded and took the screen. Her mom helped her press some buttons. Then, she heard Tom's voice. "Hi, Lily! Is that you?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Hi, Tom! I can see you!" She saw Tom's face on the screen. He was smiling too. + +They talked for a long time. They told each other what they did at home. They showed each other their toys and drawings. They made funny faces and laughed. They said they missed each other and hoped to play together soon. + +Lily was not miserable anymore. She was glad she had a screen that could speak. She thanked her mom and gave her a hug. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love Tom too." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big fly on a flower. Tom wanted to catch the fly. He ran to the flower and tried to grab the fly with his hand. + +"Got you!" he said. But the fly was too fast. It flew away from Tom's hand. Tom was sad. He wanted to have the fly as a pet. + +Lily saw Tom's face. She wanted to make him happy. She had an idea. She looked around and saw a paper cup on the ground. She picked it up and ran to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I have a cup for you. You can use it to catch the fly. It will be easier than your hand," she said. + +Tom smiled. He liked Lily's idea. He took the cup from Lily and thanked her. He looked for the fly again. He saw it on another flower. He walked slowly to the flower. He put the cup over the fly. He lifted the cup a little bit and looked inside. + +"Yay, I caught the fly!" he said. He was happy. He showed the cup to Lily. + +Lily was happy too. She clapped her hands. She looked at the fly in the cup. It was buzzing and moving. It did not seem happy. It wanted to fly free. + +"Tom, I think the fly is not happy in the cup. It wants to fly in the air. Maybe you should let it go," she said. + +Tom thought for a moment. He liked the fly, but he did not want to make it sad. He nodded. He opened the cup and let the fly go. The fly flew out of the cup and into the sky. + +"Bye, fly. Have fun," Tom said. He waved to the fly. + +Lily hugged Tom. She was proud of him. He was kind to the fly. + +"Tom, you are a good friend. To me and to the fly," she said. + +Tom hugged Lily back. He was glad to have her as a friend. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend too. To me and to the cup," he said. + +They laughed. They played with the cup. They had fun. +Lily and Max were eager to draw with their new pastels. They had many colors to choose from: pink, blue, yellow, green, and more. They each took a big sheet of paper and started to make shapes and lines. + +"What are you drawing, Lily?" Max asked. + +"I am drawing a flower. See, this is the stem and these are the petals. What are you drawing, Max?" Lily answered. + +"I am drawing a car. See, this is the wheel and this is the door. Do you like it?" Max said. + +"Yes, I like it. It is very nice. Can I use some of your blue pastel? I want to make the sky." Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can use it. Can I use some of your green pastel? I want to make the grass." Max said. + +They shared their pastels and continued to draw. They were happy and proud of their pictures. They decided to show them to their mom and dad. They ran to the living room and held up their papers. + +"Look, mom and dad, we made these with our pastels. Do you like them?" They said. + +Mom and dad smiled and hugged them. They said they liked them very much. They said they were very good at drawing. They said they were glad they discussed their ideas and shared their colors. They said they were very proud of them. They hung their pictures on the wall. Lily and Max felt very happy. They thanked mom and dad and gave them kisses. They went back to their room and drew some more. +Ben liked to play with his toy laser. It was red and shiny and made a funny noise when he pressed the button. He liked to pretend he was a space hero who had to deliver a message to the good aliens. + +One day, he was playing in his room when his sister Lily came in. She was older and bigger than Ben and she liked to tease him. She saw his toy laser and grabbed it from his hand. + +"Give it back!" Ben shouted. "It's mine!" + +"No, it's mine now!" Lily said. "Your toy is boring. It's just a silly light. I have better toys than you." + +She ran out of the room with the laser, leaving Ben angry and sad. He wanted his toy back. He followed her to the living room, where she was showing the laser to their mom. + +"Look, mom, Ben has a boring toy. It's just a light. Can I have it?" Lily asked. + +Mom looked at the laser and then at Ben. She saw his face and knew he was upset. + +"Lily, that's not nice. You can't take Ben's toy without asking. It's his laser and he likes it. You have to give it back to him and say sorry." Mom said. + +Lily pouted and rolled her eyes. She didn't want to give it back. She liked the shiny light. But she knew mom was serious. She handed the laser to Ben and muttered "sorry". + +Ben smiled and hugged his toy. He was happy to have it back. He thanked mom and went back to his room. He continued to play with his laser, pretending he was a space hero who had to deliver a message to the good aliens. He didn't think his toy was boring. He thought it was fun and cool. +Sara and Ben like to play dress up. They have many hats and scarves and shoes. Sara likes to wear a big red hat with a bow. Ben likes to wear a blue scarf with a pattern. + +One day, they find a thick coat in the closet. It is brown and furry and warm. Sara and Ben want to try it on. + +"Can I wear the coat first?" Sara asks. + +"No, I want to wear it first!" Ben says. + +They both pull on the coat. It is too big for them. They fall down on the floor. + +"Ouch!" Sara says. + +"Ouch!" Ben says. + +They look at each other and laugh. They are not angry anymore. + +"Let's share the coat," Sara says. + +"OK, let's share," Ben says. + +They take turns wearing the coat. They pretend to be bears. They growl and crawl and hug. They have fun. + +The end. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to swim in the pool. They had a big pool in their backyard, with blue water and yellow ducks. They wore swimsuits and goggles and splashed each other with fun. + +One day, an elderly lady came to visit them. She was their grandma, and she brought them cookies and juice. She sat on a chair by the pool and watched them swim. She smiled and waved at them. + +"Hello, Tom and Mia!" she said. "You are very good swimmers. Do you like the pool?" + +"Yes, we love the pool!" they said. "It is cool and wet and fun. Do you want to swim with us, grandma?" + +"No, thank you," she said. "I am too old to swim. But I like to see you happy." + +Tom and Mia swam some more, and then they got out of the pool. They dried themselves with towels and ate the cookies and juice. They thanked their grandma and gave her hugs and kisses. + +"Bye, grandma!" they said. "Come back soon!" + +"Bye, my darlings!" she said. "I will come back soon. But now I have to go. Remember to shut the pool gate when you are done. It is dangerous to leave it open." + +"OK, grandma," they said. "We will shut the pool gate. We love you!" + +They watched their grandma leave, and then they shut the pool gate. They were good twins who listened to their grandma. They went inside the house and played with their toys. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had a big bag of toys that they shared. Lily was dependable. She always let Ben choose the toy he wanted first. Ben was not dependable. He always took the best toy and did not share. + +One day, they found a new toy in the bag. It was a shiny car that made noises. Ben wanted the car very much. He grabbed it and ran away. Lily was sad. She asked Ben to share the car. Ben said no. He said it was his car and he did not care about Lily. + +Lily tried to get the car back. She chased Ben around the yard. Ben was faster. He laughed at Lily. He said she was slow and silly. Lily was angry. She wanted to make Ben sorry. She had an idea. She saw a big rock near the fence. She picked it up and threw it at Ben. + +The rock hit Ben on the head. Ben fell down and cried. The car fell out of his hand. Lily ran to get the car. She peeked at Ben. He was bleeding. He looked scared and hurt. Lily felt bad. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She wanted to help him. But it was too late. Ben's mom heard him cry. She came out and saw what happened. She was very angry. She yelled at Lily. She said Lily was a bad girl and she could not play with Ben anymore. She took Ben and the car inside. She slammed the door. + +Lily was alone. She had no car and no friend. She wished she had not thrown the rock. She wished Ben had shared the car. She wished they were still best friends. She cried. She learned a hard lesson. She learned that being angry and mean does not solve anything. It only makes things worse. +Sara was a girl who liked to play in the park. She had many friends who played with her. One day, she saw a boy who was new. He was sitting on a bench and looked grumpy. Sara wanted to be his friend, so she went to him and said, "Hi, I am Sara. Do you want to play with me?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, I don't. Go away. I am a prince and you are not. You are too dirty and noisy. I don't like you." + +Sara felt sad and angry. She said, "You are not a prince. You are a mean and rude boy. You don't have any friends because you are grumpy. You should be nice and share. That is how you make friends." + +The boy was surprised. He said, "But I am a prince. My dad is a king and my mom is a queen. They gave me this crown and this cape. They told me I am special and I can do whatever I want." + +Sara said, "That is not true. Being a prince does not make you special. Being kind and helpful makes you special. Your crown and your cape are just things. They don't make you happy. You need friends to be happy. And friends don't like grumpy boys who don't share." + +The boy thought about what Sara said. He realized she was right. He said, "I am sorry, Sara. You are a good girl. You are smart and brave. You are a friend. Can I play with you?" + +Sara smiled and said, "Yes, you can. Come on, let's go to the slide. It is fun." + +The boy and Sara played together and had fun. They became friends. The boy learned to be nice and share. He was not grumpy anymore. He was happy. + +The moral of the story is: Being kind and sharing is more important than being rich and powerful. Friends make you happy, not things. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a task. They have to kick a ball into a goal. Tom has a blue ball. Mia has an orange ball. + +Tom kicks his ball first. He kicks it hard and fast. The ball goes into the goal. Tom is happy. He says, "I did it! I did it!" + +Mia kicks her ball next. She kicks it soft and slow. The ball does not go into the goal. It stops in the grass. Mia is sad. She says, "I can't do it. I can't do it." + +Tom sees Mia is sad. He wants to help her. He says, "Don't be sad, Mia. You can do it. Try again. Kick it harder." + +Mia tries again. She kicks the ball harder. The ball goes into the goal. Mia is happy. She says, "I did it! I did it!" + +Tom and Mia hug. They are happy. They did their task. They kicked their balls into the goal. They say, "We did it! We did it!" +Tom and Mia went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. They liked the animals, but they wanted to see the seals. They loved seals, because they were funny and cute. + +They found the seal pool, where many seals were swimming and playing. Tom and Mia ran to the fence, and looked for their favorite seal. His name was Sam, and he had a black spot on his nose. They saw him in the water, and waved to him. Sam saw them, and waved back with his flipper. + +But then, a loud noise scared Sam. It was a big truck, that was bringing food for the animals. Sam was fearful of the truck, and he wanted to hide. He swam to the edge of the pool, and tried to climb out. But he was too heavy, and he slipped back into the water. + +Tom and Mia saw Sam, and they felt sad. They wanted to help him, but they could not reach him. They called to him, and said, "Don't be afraid, Sam. We are here. We are your friends." + +Sam heard them, and he felt better. He was not alone. He had friends, who cared for him. He decided to be brave, and he tried again. He pushed hard with his tail, and he jumped out of the water. He landed on a big rock, and he stood on it. He was proud of himself, and he smiled. + +Tom and Mia clapped and cheered for Sam. They were happy for him, and they said, "You did it, Sam. You are strong and smart. We love you, Sam." + +Sam loved them too, and he waved to them again. He was not fearful anymore. He was happy. He had friends, and he had fun. He was a good seal. +Lily liked to study books. She liked to learn new things and look at pictures. She had many books at home, but she wanted more. She asked her mom to take her to the market, where there was a vendor who sold books. + +The vendor had a big cart full of books. He smiled at Lily and her mom. "Hello, little girl. Do you like books?" he asked. + +"Yes, I do. Can I see your books?" Lily said. + +"Of course. You can look at them, but you have to pay if you want to take one home," the vendor said. + +Lily nodded and started to look at the books. She saw books about animals, colors, numbers, and stories. She wanted them all, but she knew she could only choose one. She picked up a book about dinosaurs. She liked dinosaurs. They were big and scary and had sharp teeth. + +She showed the book to her mom. "Mom, can I have this book? Please?" she asked. + +Her mom looked at the book and the price tag. "I'm sorry, Lily, but this book is too expensive. We don't have enough money for it. Maybe you can find another book that is cheaper," she said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She really wanted the dinosaur book. She did not want another book. She threw the book on the ground and started to cry. "No, I want this book! It's not fair!" she shouted. + +The vendor and her mom were shocked. They tried to calm her down, but she did not listen. She kicked the cart and made some books fall. The vendor was angry too. He did not like Lily's behavior. He picked up the dinosaur book and put it back on the cart. "You are a bad girl. You can't have any of my books. Go away!" he said. + +Lily's mom was embarrassed and sorry. She apologized to the vendor and took Lily by the hand. She dragged her away from the cart. Lily still cried and screamed. She did not want to leave. She wanted the dinosaur book. + +They walked away from the market. The vendor's cart was empty. He had no more customers. He felt sad and lonely. He wished he had a book to read. +Lila was a shy girl who liked to polish her shoes. She had a big box of polish and a soft cloth. She would sit on the floor and rub the polish on her shoes until they shone like stars. + +One day, she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a big truck with a long hose. The truck said "Gas" on the side. Lila was curious. She put on her shoes and ran outside. + +"Hello, what are you doing?" she asked the man who was holding the hose. + +"Hello, little girl. I'm filling up the gas tank for the school bus. Gas makes the bus go," the man said. + +"Can I see?" Lila asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't touch the hose. It's very hot," the man said. + +Lila watched as the hose pumped gas into the bus. She saw the meter go up and up. She smelled the gas. It was strong and sour. + +"Wow, that's a lot of gas," she said. + +"Yes, it is. The bus needs a lot of gas to take the children to school and back," the man said. + +"Do you like your job?" Lila asked. + +"I do. I like to help people and make sure they have enough gas," the man said. + +"I like to polish my shoes," Lila said. + +"That's nice. You have very shiny shoes," the man said. + +"Thank you. I work hard to make them shiny," Lila said. + +The man smiled. He liked Lila. She was a shy girl, but she was also friendly and polite. + +"Would you like a sticker?" he asked. + +"Yes, please," Lila said. + +The man gave her a sticker that said "Gas". Lila stuck it on her shirt. + +"Thank you. I like your sticker," she said. + +"You're welcome. I like your shoes," he said. + +They both laughed. They had made a new friend. +Lily liked to jump. She jumped on her bed, on the sofa, on the grass. She jumped with her friends, with her dog, with her toys. She jumped every day, because it made her happy. + +One day, Lily saw a plant in a pot. It was green and tall, with pretty flowers. Lily wanted to jump over it, like a game. She ran and jumped, but she was too short. She bumped into the pot and it fell down. The plant was sad. + +Lily was sorry. She picked up the pot and the plant. She put them back on the table. She gave the plant some water and a hug. She said, "I'm sorry, plant. I won't jump over you again." + +But Lily was persistent. She still liked to jump. She thought, "Maybe I can jump over the plant if I jump higher." She ran and jumped again, but she was still too short. She bumped into the pot and it fell down again. The plant was sadder. + +Lily was sorrier. She picked up the pot and the plant again. She put them back on the table. She gave the plant more water and another hug. She said, "I'm sorry, plant. I won't jump over you again. I promise." + +But Lily was very persistent. She still liked to jump. She thought, "Maybe I can jump over the plant if I jump from the chair." She climbed on the chair and jumped, but she was too fast. She flew over the pot and the plant, but she landed on the floor. She hurt her knee and cried. The plant was scared. + +Lily was very sorry. She got up and limped to the table. She gave the plant a lot of water and a big hug. She said, "I'm sorry, plant. I won't jump over you again. I learned my lesson." + +The plant was happy. It smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I forgive you. You are a good friend. But please, don't jump over me again. Just jump with me." And they did. +Lily liked to swing on the big swing in the park. She felt happy when she swung high and fast. She liked the motion of the swing. It made her feel free and strong. + +One day, the sky was gloomy. It was dark and gray. Lily wanted to swing, but her mom said no. She said it might rain soon. Lily was sad. She did not want to stay inside. She wanted to swing. + +She waited until her mom was busy. Then she put on her coat and shoes. She ran to the park. She saw the big swing. She smiled. She climbed on the swing. She pushed with her legs. She swung high and fast. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was thunder. She saw a bright flash. It was lightning. She felt scared. She wanted to go back home. She jumped off the swing. She ran to the gate. + +But the gate was locked. She saw a sign. It said the park was closed because of the storm. She did not see anyone. She was alone. She cried. She wished she had listened to her mom. + +She heard a voice. It was her mom. She had followed her to the park. She had a key. She opened the gate. She hugged Lily. She said she was sorry. She said she was worried. She said she loved her. + +Lily said she was sorry too. She said she was foolish. She said she loved her mom. She learned a lesson. She learned to obey her mom. She learned to be careful. She learned to swing when the sky was not gloomy. +Mia likes to help her mom in the garden. She likes to see the flowers and the bugs and the green things that grow. Mom says some of the green things are food for them to eat. She shows Mia how to pick the red tomatoes and the yellow peppers and the orange carrots. Mia thinks they are pretty and tasty. + +One day, Mia sees a big green thing on a vine. It is round and bumpy and has a stem on top. Mia wonders what it is. She asks her mom, "What is this, mom?" + +Mom smiles and says, "That is a squash, Mia. It is another food that we can eat. It is like a big pumpkin, but not as sweet. We can cut it and cook it and make soup or pie or bread." + +Mia wants to touch the squash. She reaches out her hand and feels the bumps and the stem. She likes how it feels. She says, "Can I pick it, mom?" + +Mom nods and says, "Yes, you can, but be gentle. The squash is heavy and the vine is thin. You don't want to break it or hurt it. Hold the stem with both hands and twist it slowly until it comes off." + +Mia does what mom says. She holds the stem with both hands and twists it slowly. She feels the squash come off the vine. She lifts it up and smiles. She says, "I did it, mom! I picked a squash!" + +Mom hugs her and says, "You did, Mia! You are a good helper and a good gardener. I am proud of you. Let's take the squash inside and wash it and see what we can make with it." + +Mia and mom walk to the house with the squash. Mia feels happy and curious. She wonders how the squash will taste and what mom will make with it. She thinks gardening is fun and squash is cool. +Lily liked to play with her mom's perfume. She liked the pretty bottles and the nice smells. She wanted to become like her mom, who always smelled good and looked happy. One day, when her mom was not home, Lily went to her bedroom and opened the drawer where she kept her perfume. She saw a big bottle with a red cap. It looked very special. Lily wanted to try it. + +She opened the bottle and sprayed some perfume on her neck. It smelled very strong and made her cough. She did not like it. She wanted to wash it off, but she did not know how. She felt dizzy and sick. She tried to call for help, but no one heard her. She fell on the floor and did not move. + +When her mom came home, she saw Lily on the floor. She ran to her and shook her. She smelled the perfume and saw the bottle. She screamed and cried. She called the doctor, but it was too late. Lily was dead. She had sprayed poison on herself. The bottle was not perfume. It was something her mom used to kill bugs. She had forgotten to lock the drawer. She had made a big mistake. She had lost her daughter. She wished she could become dead too. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but they wanted more. They saw a big open box in the corner. It was their mom's box. She was going to fill it with old clothes and books and give it to people who needed them. + +"Let's see what's in the box!" Tom said. He ran to the box and opened it. He saw some nice clothes and books. He took them out and threw them on the floor. + +"Wow, look at these!" Lily said. She followed Tom and picked up some clothes and books. She liked them too. She put them on and read them. + +They were having fun with their mom's things. They did not care that they were making a mess. They did not care that they were taking things that were not theirs. They did not care that they were being selfish and greedy. + +Their mom came home and saw what they had done. She was very angry and sad. She shouted at them and took away their toys. She told them to put back everything in the box and to say sorry. She told them that they had done a very bad thing. She told them that they should be thankful for what they had and share with others. She told them that they should be respectful and honest. + +Lily and Tom felt very sorry and ashamed. They cried and said sorry. They put back everything in the box and helped their mom to clean up. They learned their lesson. They realized that they had hurt their mom and themselves. They realized that they had been foolish and unkind. + +They wished they had not played with their mom's box. They wished they had been good and happy with their toys. They wished they had made their mom proud. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They had a small house made of wood and cloth. It was their secret place. + +But one day, a big storm came. The wind was loud and scary. The rain was wet and cold. Ben and Lily ran inside their real house with their mom and dad. They were safe and warm. + +The storm lasted a long time. Ben and Lily looked out the window. They saw their small house in the garden. The wind had blown away the cloth. The wood was broken. The roof was gone. + +"Oh no!" Ben cried. "Our house is ruined!" + +"I miss our house," Lily said. "It was fun and cozy." + +Mom and dad hugged them. "We're sorry, kids," mom said. "The storm was very serious. It damaged a lot of things." + +"Can we fix our house?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe," dad said. "But it will take some time and work. We need to find new wood and cloth. And we need to wait for the sun to come back." + +Ben and Lily felt sad. They loved their small house. They hoped they could play in it again. They missed their roof. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They loved to admire nature and look at the flowers, the birds and the bugs. One day, they found a big rock that was smooth and shiny. They wanted to touch it and see what it was. + +"Wow, what a pretty rock!" Lily said. "Can I hold it?" + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said. "Let's share it!" + +They took turns holding the rock and feeling how smooth it was. They wondered if it was a treasure or a magic thing. They did not see the snake that was hiding under the rock. The snake was angry that they disturbed its home. It waited for a chance to bite them. + +When Lily gave the rock back to Ben, the snake saw its chance. It slithered out and bit Lily on the hand. Lily screamed and dropped the rock. Ben saw the snake and ran away. He was scared and did not help his sister. + +Lily felt a sharp pain in her hand. She looked and saw blood and a mark. She cried and called for help. But no one heard her. She was alone with the snake and the rock. She wished she never found the rock. She wished Ben stayed with her. She wished she admired nature from far away. +Jill liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a modest dress made of blue cloth. Jill always took good care of Anna and brushed her hair every day. + +One day, Jill's mom said they were going to visit Grandma. Jill was happy, because she loved Grandma. She wanted to bring Anna with her, but Mom said no. Mom said Anna was too old and might get dirty or lost. Jill was sad, but she listened to Mom. She gave Anna a big hug and put her on the shelf. She leaned Anna against a book so she would not fall. + +Jill and Mom went to Grandma's house. They had a nice time. Grandma gave Jill cookies and read her stories. Jill forgot about Anna for a while. She was having fun. + +But when Jill and Mom came back home, Jill remembered Anna. She ran to her room to get her. She looked at the shelf, but Anna was not there. Jill felt scared. Where was Anna? + +She looked around and saw a hole in the window. The wind had blown the book away and Anna had fallen out. Jill cried. She ran to Mom and told her what happened. Mom hugged Jill and said they would look for Anna. + +They went outside and searched the yard. They looked under the bushes and behind the fence. They asked the neighbors and the mailman. But they could not find Anna. Jill felt very sad. She thought she would never see Anna again. + +But then, she heard a bark. It was Spot, the dog from next door. Spot ran to Jill and dropped something in her lap. It was Anna! Jill was so happy. She hugged Anna and thanked Spot. Anna was dirty and had a tear in her cloth dress, but Jill did not mind. She was glad to have her back. + +Mom smiled and said they would clean Anna and fix her dress. She said Jill was lucky that Spot found her. She said Jill should be more careful with her dolls. Jill nodded and said she was sorry. She said she would never lean Anna against a book again. She said she loved Anna and Spot. Mom said she loved Jill and they went inside. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the attic. The attic had many old things that belonged to their grandma and grandpa. They found an ancient carpet that had many colors and shapes. Ben said, "This carpet is like a magic carpet. It can take us to faraway places." Mia said, "Really? Where do you want to go?" Ben said, "I want to go to the jungle and see the monkeys and the birds." Mia said, "I want to go to the castle and see the princess and the dragon." + +They decided to take turns. Ben said, "You go first. Seat on the carpet and close your eyes. I will say a magic word and you will fly to the castle." Mia did as Ben said. She sat on the carpet and closed her eyes. Ben said, "Abracadabra!" Mia felt the carpet move and heard a loud roar. She opened her eyes and saw a big dragon with red scales and yellow eyes. She screamed and jumped off the carpet. Ben laughed and said, "It was just a toy dragon. I put it under the carpet and made a noise. Did you really think you were in the castle?" + +Mia was not happy. She said, "That was not nice. You scared me. Now it is my turn. Seat on the carpet and close your eyes. I will say a magic word and you will fly to the jungle." Ben did as Mia said. He sat on the carpet and closed his eyes. Mia said, "Hocus pocus!" Ben felt the carpet move and heard a loud chatter. He opened his eyes and saw a bunch of monkeys with brown fur and big teeth. They were throwing bananas and nuts at him. He screamed and jumped off the carpet. Mia laughed and said, "It was just a toy monkey. I put it on the shelf and made a noise. Did you really think you were in the jungle?" + +Ben and Mia looked at each other and started to giggle. They realized they had played a trick on each other. They said, "Sorry, sorry, sorry." They hugged and said, "We still love each other." They decided to play with the carpet again, but this time they used their imagination and pretended to go to nice places. They had a lot of fun in the attic. +Lily and Ben were playing a game with cards. They had to match the cards with the same picture. Lily was very good at the game. She had a lot of cards in her pile. Ben had only a few cards. He wanted to win, but he could not find the matches. + +"Look, Ben, I have more cards than you!" Lily said. She was happy. She showed him her cards. "I have a high score!" + +Ben felt sad. He looked at his cards. He did not like them. He wanted to have more cards like Lily. He did not know what to do. He started to panic. He threw his cards on the floor. He cried. + +"Lily, Ben, what is going on?" Mom came into the room. She saw the cards and the tears. She was worried. She hugged Ben. She asked him what was wrong. + +"Ben, why are you crying?" Mom said. She was gentle. + +"Lily has more cards than me! She has a high score! I have a low score! I can't win!" Ben said. He was loud. + +Mom looked at Lily. Lily was modest. She did not want to make Ben feel bad. She had an idea. + +"Ben, it's okay. It's just a game. It doesn't matter who has more cards. It matters who has fun. Do you want to play another game with me and Lily?" Lily said. She was kind. + +Ben stopped crying. He looked at Lily. He saw that she was not mean. She was nice. He nodded. He wanted to play another game. + +"Okay, let's play another game. How about we play a game where we make funny faces? Whoever makes the funniest face wins. Do you like that game?" Mom said. She was smiling. + +Ben and Lily liked that game. They nodded. They picked up their cards. They put them away. They sat on the floor. They made funny faces. They laughed. They had fun. They did not care about the score. They were happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. Sara has long hair and Tom has short hair. One day, they find a big box in the park. They want to see what is inside. + +"Maybe there are toys or candy in the box," Sara says. + +"Let's open it and find out," Tom says. + +They push and pull the box, but it is too heavy. They cannot open it. They are sad. + +"Maybe we can cut the box with scissors," Sara says. + +She runs to her house and gets scissors. She comes back and tries to cut the box. But the scissors are not easy to use. They are sharp and hard. Sara cuts her finger and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" Sara cries. + +Tom sees Sara's finger and gets scared. He does not like blood. He drops the scissors and runs away. He does not help Sara. + +Sara is alone and hurt. She cries louder and louder. She wants Tom to come back. She wants her mom to come. But no one comes. The box is still closed. The scissors are still on the ground. Sara's finger is still bleeding. She is very unhappy. The end. +Mark is a boy who likes to play with his toy motor. He has a big motor that can make loud noises and go fast. He also has a small motor that is quiet and slow. Mark likes both of them, but he likes the big motor more. + +One day, Mark goes to the park with his mom and his toy motors. He sees a girl who has a toy car. The girl says, "Hi, I am Amy. Do you want to play with me?" Mark says, "Yes, I do. I have two toy motors. Do you want to see them?" Amy says, "Sure, show me your toy motors." + +Mark shows Amy his big motor and his small motor. Amy says, "Wow, your big motor is very tough. It can make loud noises and go fast. Can I try it?" Mark says, "OK, but be careful. It is my favorite toy motor." Amy says, "Don't worry, I will be careful." + +Amy takes the big motor and runs with it. She makes it go fast and loud. She has fun with the big motor. But then, she trips and falls. The big motor falls too. It hits a rock and breaks. The big motor does not make noises or go fast anymore. It is broken. + +Amy feels bad. She says, "I am sorry, Mark. I broke your big motor. I did not mean to. It was an accident." Mark feels sad. He says, "You broke my big motor. It was my favorite toy motor. Now it is broken. I am mad at you." Amy says, "Please don't be mad at me. I will give you my toy car. It is also tough and fast. You can play with it." Mark says, "No, I don't want your toy car. I want my big motor. You broke it. You are not my friend." Mark takes his small motor and goes away. He does not play with Amy anymore. He cries. +Lila liked to whistle. She whistled all the time, even when she was eating or brushing her teeth. She whistled songs she heard on the radio, or songs she made up in her head. She wanted to be a musician when she grew up. + +But her brother Max did not like her whistling. He said it was too loud and annoying. He said she should stop whistling and do something else. He said whistling was not a real music. + +One day, Max had a big test at school. He needed to study hard and be quiet. He asked Lila to please not whistle in the house. He said he would play with her later if she let him study. + +But Lila was stubborn. She did not want to stop whistling. She said whistling was fun and made her happy. She said Max was mean and boring. She said she would whistle as much as she wanted. + +So she whistled louder and louder, until Max could not hear his books. He got very angry and yelled at her. He said she was a bad sister and a bad musician. He said he would never play with her again. + +Lila felt sad and hurt. She did not mean to make Max angry. She just loved whistling. She wished he would understand. She wished he would like her music. She stopped whistling and ran to her room. She cried on her pillow. She did not feel like a musician anymore. +Tom and Lily are hungry. They want to eat something. They go to the kitchen and look at the refrigerator. The refrigerator is big and white. It has a bright light inside. + +"Can we open the refrigerator?" Tom asks Lily. + +"Yes, let's see what we can find," Lily says. They open the refrigerator and see many things. They see milk, cheese, eggs, apples, carrots, and juice. + +"Wow, look at all the food!" Tom says. He reaches for the cheese. He likes cheese. + +"Wait, Tom, we have to ask Mom first," Lily says. She is a good sister. She knows the rules. + +"But I'm hungry now," Tom says. He makes a sad face. + +"Me too, but Mom will be mad if we take food without asking," Lily says. She closes the refrigerator. She has an idea. + +"Let's go talk to Mom. Maybe she will let us have a snack," she says. + +"OK, let's go," Tom says. He follows Lily. They run to the living room, where Mom is reading a book. + +"Mom, Mom, can we have some food from the refrigerator?" they ask together. + +Mom looks at them and smiles. She puts down her book. + +"Sure, you can have some food, but only a little bit. It's almost dinner time," she says. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Tom and Lily say. They hug Mom and go back to the kitchen. They open the refrigerator and take some cheese and apples. They are happy. They eat their snack and talk to each other. They love the refrigerator. It has good food and a bright light. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the swings. But there was a big boy who was mean to them. He pushed them and took their toys. He did not yield to anyone. + +One day, the big boy saw Lily's doll. He wanted it for himself. He ran to Lily and grabbed the doll from her hands. Lily cried and tried to get it back. Ben saw what happened and ran to help Lily. + +"Give it back!" Ben shouted. "That is Lily's doll, not yours!" + +The big boy laughed. He did not care. He held the doll high above his head. He said, "This is a boring doll. It has no hair and no clothes. It is just skin and stuffing. I will throw it away." + +He threw the doll as hard as he could. But he did not see the tree behind him. The doll hit the tree and bounced back. It hit the big boy in the face. He fell to the ground and dropped the doll. He cried and held his nose. It was bleeding. + +Lily and Ben ran to the doll. They picked it up and hugged it. They were happy. They said, "Thank you, tree. You are our friend." + +The big boy got up and ran away. He was scared and ashamed. He learned a lesson. He learned that being mean and greedy does not pay. He learned that he should yield to others and share. He learned that every doll has a story and a value, even if it is just skin and stuffing. +Tom and Mia were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big yellow fruit on the table. Tom said, "What is this? Can we eat it?" Mia said, "I don't know. Let's try it." They took the fruit and cut it in half. It smelled sour. + +They each took a piece and put it in their mouths. They made a funny face and spit it out. It was very bitter and made their tongues hurt. They said, "Yuck! This is not good. This is a lemon. We don't like lemons." They threw the lemon pieces in the trash. + +Then they heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She was angry. She said, "Who did this? Who cut the lemon and wasted it? You know you are not allowed to use the knife. You could have hurt yourself. And you made a big mess. You are in trouble." + +Tom and Mia were fearful. They did not want to get in trouble. They looked at each other and said, "Sorry, mom. We did not know. We wanted to try the lemon. We thought it was good. But it was not. It was bad. We don't like lemons. We won't do it again." + +Mom looked at them and saw their funny faces. She remembered how she also tried a lemon when she was little and did not like it. She felt sorry for them. She said, "It's okay. I understand. You were curious. But you have to be careful. Lemons are not for eating. They are for making juice or dressing or cleaning. And you have to ask me before you use the knife. It is dangerous. Now, help me clean up the mess and then we can have some cookies." + +Tom and Mia nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. We love you." They helped mom clean up the kitchen and then they had some cookies. They were sweet and yummy. They liked cookies. They laughed and hugged mom. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play near the water. One day, they see a big boat. It is a yacht. It is white and shiny. They want to go on the yacht. + +"Can we go on the yacht?" Tom asks Mia. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is not ours. Maybe someone will be angry," Mia says. + +They look around. They do not see anyone. They are curious. They run to the yacht. They climb on the yacht. They see many things. They see chairs, tables, toys, books, and food. They are happy. + +"Wow, this is a nice yacht. Look at all the things we can play with," Tom says. + +"Yes, it is very nice. And look, there is cake. It looks sweet. Can we have some?" Mia says. + +They go to the cake. They take a big piece each. They eat the cake. It is sweet and yummy. They smile. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. It is big and black. It is on the yacht. It sees Tom and Mia. It barks. It is angry. It runs to them. + +"Help! There is a dog. It is scary. It wants to bite us," Tom says. + +"Run! We have to get off the yacht. We have to protect ourselves," Mia says. + +They drop the cake. They run to the edge of the yacht. They jump into the water. They swim to the shore. They are wet and scared. They look at the yacht. The dog is still barking. It is on the yacht. It is guarding the yacht. + +"Maybe the yacht is the dog's home. Maybe the cake is the dog's food. Maybe we should not have gone on the yacht. Maybe we were wrong," Tom says. + +"Yes, maybe we were wrong. Maybe we should say sorry to the dog. Maybe we should be more careful next time," Mia says. + +They nod. They hug. They are friends. They learn a lesson. +Lily liked to design clothes for her dolls. She had many fabrics, buttons, ribbons and scissors. She cut and sewed and glued and made dresses, skirts, hats and coats. She was very good at it. + +On Wednesday, she wanted to show her designs to her friend Mia. She put her dolls in a basket and walked to Mia's house. She knocked on the door and Mia opened it. + +"Hi, Lily! What do you have in your basket?" Mia asked. + +"I have my dolls and their clothes. I designed them myself. Do you want to see?" Lily said. + +"Yes, please! Come in, come in!" Mia said. + +They went to Mia's room and Lily took out her dolls. She showed Mia each one and explained how she made their clothes. Mia was amazed. + +"Wow, Lily! You are so talented! Your dolls look so pretty and stylish! I love their colors and patterns and accessories!" Mia said. + +"Thank you, Mia! You are very kind. I like to design clothes. It is fun and creative. Do you want to try?" Lily said. + +"Sure, Lily! That sounds like fun. Do you have any fabrics left?" Mia said. + +"Yes, I do. I have this blue fabric and this yellow fabric and this green fabric. You can choose one and I will help you cut and sew and glue. What do you want to make?" Lily said. + +"Hmm, let me think. I want to make something modest and comfortable for my doll. How about a shirt and pants?" Mia said. + +"OK, Mia. That sounds good. Let's design together!" Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged and started to design. They had a lot of fun and made beautiful clothes for their dolls. They were happy and proud of their work. They played with their dolls until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and thanked each other for the fun day. They agreed to design more clothes together next Wednesday. +Sara and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys in their room. Yesterday, they got a new toy from their mom. It was a big train with many cars and sounds. Sara and Ben were very happy. + +"Wow, look at our new train!" Sara said. "It is so cool and fast!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "I want to drive it first!" + +"No, I want to drive it first!" Sara said. "You always drive the toys first!" + +They started to fight over the train. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The train fell on the floor and broke. Sara and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at the train and felt sad. + +"Look what we did!" Sara said. "We broke our new train!" + +"I'm sorry, Sara," Ben said. "I was being mean. You can drive it first next time." + +"I'm sorry, too, Ben," Sara said. "I was being selfish. You can drive it first this time." + +They hugged and said sorry to their mom. Their mom was not angry. She was glad they said sorry. She fixed the train with some tape and glue. She gave it back to Sara and Ben. + +"Thank you, mom!" Sara and Ben said. "We love you and our new train!" + +They played with the train nicely. They took turns to drive it and admire it. They made train sounds and had fun. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy twins. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to explore. One day, they found a big cave in the woods. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in, Lily!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find treasure or animals!" + +"I don't know, Ben," Lily said. "It looks dark and scary. Maybe we should go back." + +But Ben was curious and brave. He took Lily's hand and pulled her into the cave. They walked deeper and deeper, until they could not see the sun anymore. + +"Wow, this is incredible!" Ben said. "Look at all the rocks and shapes! And listen to the sounds!" + +Lily was not so happy. She felt cold and tired. She wanted to go home. She started to yawn. + +"Ben, I'm sleepy. Can we go back now?" she asked. + +But Ben did not hear her. He was too busy looking at the cave. He saw a shiny thing in a corner. He ran to get it. + +"Look, Lily, look!" he shouted. "I found a treasure! It's a necklace with a big red stone!" + +Lily did not care about the treasure. She just wanted to leave. She followed Ben to the corner. But when they got there, they saw something else. Something big and furry and angry. It was a bear! + +The bear roared and showed its teeth. It did not like strangers in its cave. It wanted to protect its treasure. It wanted to eat Lily and Ben! + +Lily and Ben were very scared. They screamed and ran. But the cave was too big and dark. They did not know the way out. They got lost and trapped. The bear chased them and caught them. It was the end of Lily and Ben. + +The moral of the story is: Do not go into places you do not know. Listen to your sister or brother. Be careful of what you wish for. +Anna and Ben are playing in their room. They have many toys, but they like to play catch with a ball. They throw the ball to each other and catch it with their hands. Sometimes they miss and the ball bounces on the floor or the wall. + +"Look, Anna, I can throw the ball very high!" Ben says. He throws the ball up in the air and waits for it to come down. + +But the ball does not come down. It gets stuck on the lamp on the ceiling. Anna and Ben look up and see the ball hanging from the lamp. + +"Oh no, how can we get the ball?" Anna asks. She tries to jump and reach the ball, but she is too short. + +"Maybe we can use a chair," Ben says. He finds a chair and pushes it under the lamp. He climbs on the chair and stretches his arm. But he is still too short. + +They need help. They think of who can help them. They remember that their mom is in the kitchen. They run to the kitchen and find their mom. + +"Mom, mom, can you help us?" they say. "Our ball is stuck on the lamp in our room. We can't get it." + +Their mom smiles and follows them to their room. She sees the ball on the lamp. She is tall enough to reach it. She takes the ball and gives it to Anna and Ben. + +"Thank you, mom, you are very helpful!" they say. They hug their mom and go back to playing catch with their ball. They are careful not to throw it too high again. +Anna loves her dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and soft. He likes to play with Anna and cuddle with her. Anna feels comfortable when Spot is with her. + +One day, Anna and Spot go to the park. They see a big bird in the sky. The bird has long wings and a sharp beak. It is an eagle. The eagle sees Spot and wants to catch him. The eagle soars down and tries to grab Spot with its claws. + +Spot barks and runs away. Anna is scared and calls for Spot. "Spot, come here! The bird is bad! It will hurt you!" Anna says. + +Spot hears Anna and runs back to her. He jumps into her arms and licks her face. Anna hugs Spot and tells him he is a good dog. The eagle flies away and looks for another prey. + +Anna and Spot go home. They are happy and safe. They snuggle on the couch and watch TV. Anna says, "I love you, Spot. You are my best friend." Spot wags his tail and says, "Woof, woof." +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with blocks and dolls. One day, Lily had a new toy. It was a shiny car that could make noises and move. + +"Look at my car!" Lily said to Tom. "It is so cool and fast. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom said. He liked cars too. He wanted to touch the car and hear the noises. + +Lily showed Tom her car. She pressed a button and the car made a loud beep. She moved the car on the floor and it zoomed away. + +"Wow!" Tom said. "That is a great car. Can I try?" + +"No!" Lily said. "It is my car. You can only watch. You can not touch." + +Tom felt sad. He thought Lily was not a good friend. He wanted to play with the car too. He thought Lily was foolish. He had an idea. + +He saw a mark on the wall. It was a big red mark. It looked like a car. + +"Look, Lily!" Tom said. "There is another car on the wall. It is bigger and redder than yours. Do you want to see?" + +Lily looked at the wall. She saw the mark. She thought it was a car too. She wanted to see. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. She left her car on the floor and ran to the wall. + +Tom smiled. He grabbed Lily's car and ran away. He played with the car and made noises. He was happy. + +Lily reached the wall. She touched the mark. It was not a car. It was paint. It was wet and sticky. It got on her hand and clothes. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "This is not a car. This is a mark. Tom tricked me. He took my car. He is a bad friend." + +Lily felt angry. She wanted her car back. She ran after Tom. She shouted at him. + +"Give me my car!" Lily said. "You are foolish. You are not my friend." + +Tom and Lily fought over the car. They pulled and pushed. They made a mess. They did not have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. It was a hot day, so mom brought a cooler with some juice and snacks. + +"Can we have some juice, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let me get the cooler from the car," mom said. + +Ben followed mom to the car. He saw a big, pale dog sitting next to the cooler. The dog had a collar with a tag that said "Spot". + +"Hi, Spot. Are you thirsty?" Ben said. He reached for the cooler, but the dog growled and showed his teeth. + +"Ben, be careful! That dog might not be friendly," mom said. She tried to shoo the dog away, but the dog did not move. He insisted on guarding the cooler. + +"Mom, I want juice!" Lily cried from the park. + +"Me too!" Ben said. + +Mom looked around for the dog's owner, but no one was there. She did not know what to do. + +Then, she had an idea. She took out her phone and played a video of a cat meowing. The dog heard the sound and got curious. He left the cooler and ran to the phone. + +"Quick, Ben, grab the cooler!" mom said. + +Ben did as mom said. He took the cooler and ran back to the park with mom. They gave Lily some juice and snacks. They were happy and refreshed. + +The dog soon realized he had been tricked. He barked and ran back to the car, but it was too late. The cooler was gone. He felt sad and thirsty. He wished he had been nicer to the people. Maybe they would have shared some juice with him. +Lily and Max were playing with their wagon in the park. They liked to fill it with leaves, rocks and sticks and pull it around. Sometimes they took turns to ride in the wagon, too. + +"Can I ride in the wagon now?" Max asked Lily. + +"Okay, but only for a little bit," Lily said. She helped Max climb into the wagon and gave him a push. Max smiled and waved as he rolled away. + +Lily ran after the wagon, but it was going too fast. She saw a big tree in front of the wagon. "Max, watch out!" she shouted. "Turn, turn!" + +Max tried to turn the wagon, but it was too late. The wagon hit the tree and Max fell out. He landed on the grass and started to cry. + +Lily ran to Max and hugged him. "Are you okay?" she asked. + +Max nodded, but he still felt sad. His wagon was broken. The wheel had come off and the handle was bent. + +Lily saw the wagon and felt sorry for Max. She had an idea. She found some string and tied it to the wheel. Then she found a stick and tied it to the handle. She fixed the wagon as best as she could. + +"Look, Max," she said. "Your wagon is not broken anymore. It's a new wagon. A special wagon." + +Max looked at the wagon and smiled. He liked the new wagon. It was different and fun. He hugged Lily and thanked her. + +"Can we play with the new wagon now?" he asked. + +"Sure," Lily said. "But this time, let's be calm and careful." + +They took turns to ride in the new wagon, and they had a lot of fun. They were happy and good friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they saw a large machine in the park. It had many buttons and lights and made loud noises. Ben and Lily wanted to get the machine and take it home. + +"Look, Lily, a large machine! Let's get it and play with it!" Ben said. + +"But Ben, the machine is not ours. It belongs to someone else. We should not take things that are not ours," Lily said. + +"Who cares? It looks fun and no one is here. Come on, help me push it," Ben said. + +Ben and Lily tried to push the machine, but it was too heavy. They could not move it. Then, they heard a voice behind them. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my machine?" It was a man who worked in the park. He looked angry. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They let go of the machine and ran away. They felt bad for trying to take the machine. + +The man followed them and caught them. He was not angry anymore. He was kind. + +"I'm sorry, we just wanted to play with your machine," Ben said. + +"I understand, but you should not take things that are not yours. That is wrong. My machine is for cleaning the park. It is not a toy. If you want to play with it, you have to ask me first," the man said. + +"Can we play with it, please?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but only for a little while. And you have to be careful. The machine can be dangerous if you don't know how to use it," the man said. + +The man showed Ben and Lily how the machine worked. He let them press some buttons and watch the lights. Ben and Lily had fun, but they also learned a lesson. + +They thanked the man and said sorry for trying to take his machine. They promised to never do it again. + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome. And I'm glad you learned your lesson. Remember, always respect other people's things. And if you want to play with something, always ask first." + +Ben and Lily nodded and hugged the man. They went back to their toys and played nicely. They were happy and good. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the store with Tim's mom. They see a big subway toy. It has many cars and tracks. Tim wants the subway toy. He asks his mom, "Can I have the subway toy, please?" + +His mom says, "No, Tim. You have many toys at home. You don't need the subway toy. It is too expensive." + +Tim is sad. He looks at the subway toy. He wants it very much. He sees that no one is watching. He takes the subway toy and puts it in his backpack. He thinks, "Now I own the subway toy. It is mine." + +Sam sees what Tim does. He is shocked. He knows that Tim is doing something bad. He says, "Tim, what are you doing? You can't take the subway toy. That is stealing. You have to pay for it." + +Tim says, "Shh, Sam. Don't tell anyone. It is just a toy. No one will miss it." + +Sam says, "No, Tim. That is wrong. You have to give it back. Or I will tell your mom." + +Tim feels guilty. He knows that Sam is right. He knows that he is being a bad friend. He says, "Sorry, Sam. You are right. I will give it back. I don't want to steal. I don't want to be a bad friend." + +Tim takes the subway toy out of his backpack. He puts it back on the shelf. He says, "I am sorry, subway toy. I don't own you. You belong to the store." + +Tim and Sam leave the store. They hug each other. They say, "We are still friends. We are good friends." +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Sara has a new toy. It is a big orange ball. Ben likes the ball. He wants to have it. + +"Can I play with your ball?" Ben asks Sara. + +"OK, but only for a little time. It is my ball," Sara says. + +Ben plays with the ball. He throws it and catches it. He bounces it and kicks it. He has fun. He does not want to give it back. + +"Sara, can I keep your ball?" Ben asks. + +"No, Ben. It is my ball. You have to give it back," Sara says. + +"But I like it so much. Please, Sara. I will give you something else," Ben says. + +"Like what?" Sara asks. + +Ben thinks. He sees a man walking by. The man has a bag. The bag has many books. Ben has an idea. + +"Wait here, Sara. I will be right back," Ben says. He runs to the man. He says, "Hello, sir. Do you want to buy a ball? It is a big orange ball. It is very nice." + +The man looks at the ball. He likes it. He says, "Sure, kid. How much do you want for it?" + +Ben says, "One book. Any book. I like books." + +The man says, "OK, deal. Here, take this book. It is a good book. It has many pictures." + +Ben takes the book. He gives the ball to the man. He says, "Thank you, sir. Bye." He runs back to Sara. He says, "Look, Sara. I have a book for you. It is a good book. It has many pictures. Can I keep your ball now?" + +Sara looks at the book. She does not like it. She says, "No, Ben. That is not a good book. That is a bad book. It is a book for babies. I do not want it. I want my ball. Where is my ball?" + +Ben says, "I sold your ball to the man. He gave me the book. It was a good trade. You should be happy." + +Sara is not happy. She is angry. She says, "You sold my ball? You sold my ball without asking me? That was my ball. It was a gift from my mom. How could you do that, Ben? You are a bad friend. I do not want to play with you anymore. Go away." + +Ben is sad. He says, "But Sara, I thought you would like the book. I thought we could share the ball. I did not mean to make you angry. I am sorry." + +Sara does not listen. She cries. She runs to her mom. She tells her what Ben did. Her mom hugs her. She says, "I am sorry, Sara. That was a very mean thing to do. Maybe we can find your ball. Maybe we can talk to the man. Come on, let's go." + +Sara and her mom go to look for the man. But they do not find him. He is gone. He took the ball with him. Sara never sees her ball again. She is very sad. She misses her ball. She does not want to talk to Ben. Ben is very sad. He misses Sara. He does not want the book. He wants to say sorry. But Sara does not want to hear him. They are not friends anymore. The end. +Tim and Mia were at the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to look at the birds, the flowers and the clouds. + +One day, they saw a man with sunglasses on his face. He was sitting on a bench and reading a book. He looked very cool and smart. + +"Mom, can we have sunglasses too?" Tim asked. + +"Sunglasses are for grown-ups who need to protect their eyes from the sun. You don't need them, you have hats and sunscreen," mom said. + +"But they look so fun and shiny!" Mia said. + +Mom smiled and said, "Maybe when you are older, you can have sunglasses. But for now, why don't you enjoy the park and the fresh air?" + +Tim and Mia nodded and ran to the slide. They took turns sliding down and laughing. Then they saw the ice cream truck coming. They heard the music and smelled the tasty ice cream. + +"Mom, can we have ice cream, please?" Tim and Mia asked. + +Mom checked her watch and said, "Okay, but only one scoop each. And you have to eat it fast, before it melts." + +Tim and Mia cheered and followed mom to the truck. They chose their favorite flavors and thanked the ice cream man. They licked their ice cream and felt happy. + +They saw the man with sunglasses again. He was still reading his book. He looked up and saw them. He smiled and waved. + +Tim and Mia waved back. They leaned closer to mom and whispered, "Maybe he likes ice cream too." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend to be chefs in a restaurant. They use pots and pans and spoons and plates. They make food for their dolls and stuffed animals. + +But Anna and Ben are deaf. They cannot hear. They use their hands to talk. They make signs with their fingers and faces. They can say hello, thank you, hungry, and more. They can also read lips and write words. + +One day, a new friend comes to play. His name is Leo. He is not deaf. He can hear. He does not know how to sign. He says hello to Anna and Ben. They do not hear him. They do not answer. Leo thinks they are rude. He gets mad. + +He sees Anna and Ben playing restaurant. He wants to join. He asks for a plate of food. Anna and Ben do not hear him. They do not give him food. Leo thinks they are mean. He gets more mad. + +He grabs a pot and throws it on the floor. It makes a loud noise. Anna and Ben do not hear it. They do not look. Leo thinks they are silly. He gets even more mad. + +He runs to their bed and lays on it. He messes up their sheets and pillows. He laughs. Anna and Ben do not hear him. They do not care. Leo thinks they are boring. He gets bored. + +He gets up and leaves. He does not say goodbye. Anna and Ben do not notice. They keep playing restaurant. They are happy. They have fun. +Sara and Ben are playing in the living room. They see a big switch on the wall. They wonder what it does. + +"Let's try it!" Ben says. He runs to the switch and pulls it down. + +Suddenly, the room goes dark. The TV, the lamp and the fan stop working. Sara and Ben are scared. + +"Sara, where are you?" Ben calls. + +"I'm here, Ben!" Sara answers. She tries to find him in the dark. + +They hear a loud noise from the kitchen. It is Mom. She is cooking dinner. She screams. + +"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" Mom screams. "The oven is hot! It hurts!" + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They think they made Mom hurt. + +"Sorry, Mom!" they say. They run to the kitchen. They see Mom holding her hand. She has a red mark on it. + +"What happened?" Mom asks. She sees the switch on the wall. She understands. + +"Did you touch the switch?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom. We wanted to see what it does. We didn't know it turns off the power." Sara and Ben say. + +Mom sighs. She is not angry. She is glad they are safe. + +"It's okay, kids. But you have to be careful. The switch is not a toy. It can be dangerous. It can make things stop working. It can make things hurt." Mom says. + +She hugs Sara and Ben. She puts a bandage on her hand. She turns the switch back on. The room is bright again. The TV, the lamp and the fan start working. + +"Let's finish dinner. Then we can watch a movie together. How does that sound?" Mom says. + +"Good, Mom. We love you, Mom." Sara and Ben say. + +They smile. They learned a lesson. They will not touch the switch again. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they find a big box in the garage. The box has many papers and pens and stamps. Tom says, "This is dad's office. He works here and makes money." Sam says, "Can we play with it?" Tom says, "Yes, but we have to be careful. We can't make a mess." + +They open the box and take out some papers. They pretend to write and draw on them. They use the stamps to make marks. They have fun. But they also make a lot of noise. They do not hear mom coming. + +Mom sees the box and the papers. She is angry. She says, "What are you doing? This is not a toy. This is dad's work. He needs these papers to pay the bills. You ruined them. You are in big trouble." Tom and Sam are scared. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We just wanted to play." Mom says, "Sorry is not enough. You have to help me clean this up. And you have to tell dad what you did. He will be very mad." + +She makes them put the papers back in the box. She takes them to the kitchen. She says, "You have to wait here until dad comes home. You can't play with anything. You can't watch TV. You can't have a snack. You have to sit and think about what you did." Tom and Sam are sad. They sit on the chairs. They do not talk. They do not move. They are bored. + +They smell something bad. They look around. They see the trash can. It is full of smelly things. Rotten food, dirty diapers, old socks. They say, "Ew, what is that? It stinks." Mom says, "That is the trash. It needs to go out. But you can't do it. You have to stay here. You have to learn your lesson." Tom and Sam are unhappy. They wish they never played with the box. They wish they never went to the garage. They wish dad would come home soon. They wish mom would forgive them. They wish they could play again. But they can't. They have to wait. And wait. And wait. The end. +Jenny liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long yellow hair, a pink dress and a plastic crown. Jenny thought Lily was very pretty and delicate. + +One day, Jenny was playing with Lily in the garden. She saw a big fire in a metal box. Daddy said it was a barbecue. He put meat and bread on the fire and made yummy food. Jenny wanted to make food for Lily too. She took a plastic spoon and a plastic plate from her toy kitchen. She put some grass and flowers on the plate. She said to Lily, "This is your salad. Do you like it?" + +Lily did not answer. She was a doll. Jenny pretended Lily said, "Yes, I like it. Thank you, Jenny." Jenny smiled. She wanted to make something else for Lily. She saw Daddy put some cheese on the bread and put it on the fire. It looked good. Jenny thought Lily would like cheese too. She took a plastic cheese from her toy kitchen. She put it on the spoon. She said to Lily, "This is your cheese. I will make it warm for you." + +Jenny walked to the fire. She did not know fire was hot and dangerous. She did not know plastic could burn and melt. She held the spoon with the plastic cheese over the fire. She said to Lily, "Look, Lily. Your cheese is getting warm. It will be yummy." + +But the plastic cheese did not get warm. It got black and smelly. It started to burn and drip. Jenny felt the heat and the smoke. She screamed. She dropped the spoon. She ran away from the fire. She was scared and sad. + +Daddy heard Jenny scream. He ran to her. He saw the fire and the plastic. He saw Lily on the ground. He was angry and worried. He said to Jenny, "Jenny, what did you do? You could have hurt yourself and Lily. You should never play with fire. Fire is not a toy. Fire can burn and hurt. Plastic can burn and melt. You should be careful with your toys. They are delicate. Do you understand?" + +Jenny nodded. She understood. She was sorry. She said to Daddy, "I'm sorry, Daddy. I wanted to make food for Lily. I did not know fire was bad. I did not know plastic could burn. I love Lily. I did not want to hurt her." + +Daddy hugged Jenny. He said to Jenny, "I know, Jenny. I love you. I'm glad you are safe. But you have to be more careful. You have to listen to me. You have to learn from your mistakes. Do you promise?" + +Jenny promised. She said to Daddy, "I promise, Daddy. I will be more careful. I will listen to you. I will learn from my mistakes." + +Daddy smiled. He said to Jenny, "That's good, Jenny. Now let's go and see if we can fix Lily. Maybe we can find her a new crown. And maybe we can share some real cheese and bread. Do you want that?" + +Jenny wanted that. She said to Daddy, "Yes, Daddy. I want that. Thank you, Daddy." + +Daddy and Jenny went to the house. They left the fire and the plastic behind. They took Lily with them. They were happy. +Anna likes to organize her toys. She has a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a basket for her books. She puts each toy in the right place every day. She is very proud of her toys. + +One day, Anna's cousin Ben comes to visit. Ben is older than Anna and he likes to play rough. He sees Anna's toys and he wants to play with them. He takes out the dolls, the cars, and the books and throws them all over the floor. He makes a big mess. + +Anna is very angry. She tells Ben to stop and to put the toys back. But Ben does not listen. He laughs and says that organizing is boring. He grabs Anna's favorite doll, a furry bear, and runs away. Anna chases him and tries to get her bear back. + +They run around the house, knocking over chairs and tables. Anna's mom and Ben's mom hear the noise and come to see what is happening. They are shocked by the sight of the chaos. They scold Ben and Anna and tell them to apologize and to clean up. + +Ben and Anna are sorry for their bad behavior. They say sorry to each other and to their moms. They work together to organize the toys again. Anna gives Ben a hug and lets him play with her bear. Ben says that organizing can be fun too. They promise to be nice and to share. Their moms are happy and proud of them. They give them cookies and milk as a treat. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play and learn new things. They go to a club every week. The club is for kids who want to learn how to read and write. + +One day, they have a new teacher at the club. Her name is Miss Lily. She is very nice and kind. She gives them books and pencils and stickers. She says, "Today, we are going to learn some new words. Can you repeat after me? Cat, dog, sun, moon." + +Ben and Sam try to say the words. Ben says them fast and loud. He likes to show off. Sam says them slow and soft. He is shy and scared. He thinks he is not good at reading. + +Miss Lily hears them and smiles. She says, "Good job, Ben and Sam. You are both learning very well. But remember, it is not a race. You can go at your own pace. Some kids learn fast, some kids learn slow. The important thing is to have fun and try your best." + +Ben and Sam look at each other. They feel better. They say, "Thank you, Miss Lily. You are a good teacher. We like to learn with you." + +They give each other a high five. They are happy. They are friends. They are learners. +Lily likes to play with her toys. She has a lot of toys, but her favorite is a blue zebra. She calls him Zee. She takes Zee everywhere with her. She hugs him, talks to him, and sleeps with him. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom and Zee. She sees a big slide and wants to try it. She puts Zee on the ground and climbs up the ladder. She slides down fast and laughs. She feels happy. + +But when she looks for Zee, he is gone. She feels sad. She asks her mom, "Where is Zee?" Her mom says, "I don't know. Maybe someone took him. Let's look for him." + +They walk around the park and ask people if they have seen a blue zebra. No one has. Lily starts to cry. She thinks she will never see Zee again. She says, "I miss Zee. I want Zee." + +Then, she hears a familiar voice. It says, "Lily, Lily, I'm here!" She turns around and sees Zee. He is in the arms of a boy. The boy says, "I found this zebra on the ground. He looked lonely. I wanted to play with him. But I heard him call your name. He is your zebra, right?" + +Lily nods and runs to the boy. She says, "Thank you for finding Zee. He is my best friend. I was scared I lost him." She takes Zee and hugs him. She feels happy again. + +The boy smiles and says, "You're welcome. I'm glad you found your friend. He is a nice zebra. Can I play with you and him?" Lily says, "Yes, you can. What is your name?" The boy says, "My name is Ben." Lily says, "My name is Lily. Nice to meet you, Ben." + +Lily, Ben, and Zee play together on the slide, the swings, and the sandbox. They have fun and make new friends. Lily learns that losing something is not fun, but finding it is. She also learns that sharing is good, and that blue zebras are very special. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big swing in the park. Sara and Ben both want to swing on it. + +"Can I swing first?" Sara asks. + +"No, I want to swing first!" Ben says. + +They start to fight. They pull and push each other. They are selfish. They do not share. + +A big dog comes to the park. He sees Sara and Ben fighting. He thinks they are playing. He runs to them. He barks and jumps. He wants to join them. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They stop fighting. They run away from the dog. The dog chases them. He catches Ben's ear. He bites it. Ben cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Help me, Sara!" Ben shouts. + +Sara sees Ben in pain. She feels sorry for him. She runs back to the dog. She throws a stick. The dog lets go of Ben's ear. He runs after the stick. He likes to fetch. + +Sara helps Ben. She hugs him. She says sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was selfish. You can swing first," Sara says. + +"I'm sorry, too, Sara. I was selfish, too. You can swing first," Ben says. + +They smile. They are friends again. They go to the swing. They take turns. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They drive them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. They make loud noises and pretend they are in a race. + +One day, Mom says they need to go outside and get some exercise. She says it is good for their bodies and their minds. Lily and Ben do not want to go. They want to keep playing with their cars. They say no to Mom and run away. + +Mom is not happy. She follows them and tells them to stop. She says they are being wild and rude. She says they need to listen to her and do what she says. She takes away their cars and puts them in a box. She says they can have them back when they behave. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They cry and scream. They do not like Mom. They do not like exercise. They want their cars. + +Mom is calm and firm. She says they can cry and scream, but they will not get their cars. She says they need to learn to share, to be polite, and to follow rules. She says they need to respect her and themselves. She says they need to go outside and get some exercise. She says it will make them feel better and have more fun. + +Lily and Ben are still sad and angry, but they are also tired and bored. They do not like crying and screaming. They do not like being in their room. They want to feel better and have more fun. They look at each other and nod. They wipe their tears and say sorry to Mom. They say they will go outside and get some exercise. They say they will be good and listen to her. + +Mom is happy and proud. She hugs them and says she loves them. She says she is sorry for taking away their cars, but she did it for their own good. She says they can have them back later, if they behave. She says they can drive them outside, but not on the grass or the flowers. She says they can make noises, but not too loud. She says they can pretend they are in a race, but they have to take turns and be fair. + +Lily and Ben are happy and excited. They say they love Mom and thank her. They say they will do what she says. They go outside and get some exercise. They drive their cars, but they also run, jump, and swing. They make noises, but they also laugh, sing, and talk. They pretend they are in a race, but they also help, cheer, and hug. They have fun and learn. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and get some exercise. It is good for you and you will have more fun. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. They like to make noise and mess with their toys. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower with the blocks!" Ben says. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a big tower! Can I help you?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, you can. But we have to be careful. We don't want the tower to fall down," Ben says. + +They add more blocks to the tower, making it taller and taller. They are having fun. + +But then, they hear a sound. It is the clock on the wall. It makes a loud tick-tock, tick-tock. It tells them the time. + +"Uh-oh, Lily, do you know what the clock says?" Ben asks. + +Lily looks at the clock. She sees a big hand and a little hand. She knows what they mean. + +"The clock says it is time to end our play. We have to clean up our toys," Lily says. + +"Aw, no, I don't want to end our play. I want to play more," Ben says. + +"Me too, Ben, but we have to. Mommy and Daddy will be home soon. They will be happy if they see a clean living room," Lily says. + +"You are right, Lily. Let's clean up our toys. Maybe we can play again tomorrow," Ben says. + +They start to put their toys back in the boxes and baskets. They work together to make the living room clean. They are good children. They finish just in time. They hear the door open. It is Mommy and Daddy. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben! We are home! How was your day?" Mommy says. + +"It was good, Mommy. We played with our toys. And we cleaned up our mess. Look, the living room is clean!" Lily says. + +"That's wonderful, Lily. You and Ben are very good children. We are proud of you. Thank you for cleaning up your mess," Daddy says. + +They hug and kiss Lily and Ben. They are happy. Lily and Ben are happy too. They had a good day. They end their day with a smile. +Lila liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many clothes and shoes and hats for them. She liked to make them look pretty and different. She said that was their style. + +One day, she wanted to show her dolls to her friend Sam. She put them in a big bag and went to his house. She knocked on the door and Sam opened it. + +"Hi, Lila. What do you have in your bag?" Sam asked. + +"My dolls. I want to play dress-up with you. They have many styles. Do you want to see?" Lila said. + +"Sure. Come in. We can play in my room. I have some toys too." Sam said. + +They went to Sam's room and Lila opened her bag. She took out her dolls and put them on the bed. She showed Sam all the clothes and shoes and hats she had for them. + +"Wow, you have a lot of things for your dolls. They look very nice. Can I try some on them?" Sam asked. + +"Of course. You can choose any you like. They are all available." Lila said. + +They started to play dress-up with the dolls. They had fun trying different combinations and making them look funny or cute or cool. They laughed and talked and pretended the dolls were their friends. + +They played for a long time until they heard Sam's mom calling them. + +"Sam, Lila, it's time for a snack. Come downstairs, please." Sam's mom said. + +"Okay, mom. We're coming." Sam said. + +They put the dolls and the clothes and the shoes and the hats back in the bag. They thanked each other for playing and said goodbye. + +"See you soon, Lila. I liked your dolls and their styles. They are very fun." Sam said. + +"See you soon, Sam. I liked your toys too. They are very cool." Lila said. + +They went downstairs and had a snack with Sam's mom. They were happy and hungry. They shut the door behind them. +Lily and Ben were eager to go to the store with Mom. They had saved their pennies in a jar for a long time. They wanted to buy a toy or a book or a candy. + +At the store, they saw many things that they liked. They saw dolls and cars and balls and puzzles. They saw books and stickers and crayons and paints. They saw candy and cookies and chips and juice. + +They ran to Mom and asked her what they could buy. Mom smiled and said, "You can buy one thing each. But you have to count your pennies first. How many pennies do you have?" + +Lily and Ben took out their jar and poured out their pennies on the floor. They started to count them one by one. "One, two, three, four, five..." They displayed their pennies in a row. + +Mom helped them count and told them how much each thing cost. She said, "A doll costs ten pennies. A car costs eight pennies. A ball costs six pennies. A puzzle costs seven pennies. A book costs nine pennies. A sticker costs one penny. A crayon costs two pennies. A paint costs three pennies. A candy costs four pennies. A cookie costs five pennies. A chip costs two pennies. A juice costs six pennies." + +Lily and Ben thought hard and decided what they wanted to buy. Lily said, "I want to buy a book and a sticker. That is ten pennies." Ben said, "I want to buy a car and a candy. That is twelve pennies." They picked up their things and gave their pennies to Mom. + +Mom paid for their things and gave them their change. She said, "You did a good job counting your pennies. I'm proud of you. Now let's go home and enjoy your things." + +Lily and Ben hugged Mom and thanked her. They were happy with their things. They had learned how to use their pennies. They had fun at the store. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play pretend. They had a big box of costumes and toys that they used to act like different people and animals. One day, they found a feather in the box. It was long and colorful, like a bird's tail. + +"Wow, look at this feather!" Tom said. "It is so pretty. I want to be a bird and fly with it." + +He took the feather and stuck it in his hair. He flapped his arms and ran around the room, making bird noises. + +Mia laughed and clapped. She wanted to be a bird too. She looked for another feather in the box, but there was none. + +"Can I have a turn with the feather?" she asked Tom. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom said. "I found it first. You can be something else." + +Mia felt sad and angry. She thought Tom was being mean and selfish. She decided to teach him a lesson. She saw a toy snake in the box. It was green and rubbery, and it looked dangerous. + +She picked up the snake and hid it behind her back. She walked up to Tom and said, "Hey, Tom, do you want to see something cool?" + +Tom stopped flying and looked at her. He was curious. He nodded and said, "What is it?" + +Mia smiled and said, "It is a surprise. Close your eyes and hold out your hand." + +Tom did what she said. He closed his eyes and held out his hand. Mia put the snake in his hand and said, "Open your eyes!" + +Tom opened his eyes and saw the snake. He screamed and dropped it. He thought it was real and that it would bite him. He ran away, crying. + +Mia laughed and said, "That is what you get for not sharing the feather!" + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was the window. It was open, and the wind had blown the feather out of Tom's hair. The feather flew away, and they could not catch it. + +Mia stopped laughing and felt sorry. She had lost the feather and hurt Tom's feelings. She realized that she had been mean and selfish too. + +She ran after Tom and said, "Tom, I am sorry. I was wrong. The snake was not real. It was a toy. I was just joking. Please forgive me." + +But Tom did not listen. He was too scared and angry. He did not want to be friends with Mia anymore. He said, "Go away, Mia. You are not nice. You are dangerous. I do not want to play with you ever again." + +He went to his room and slammed the door. Mia was left alone, with no feather and no friend. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be mean and selfish. Share what you have and be kind to others. Or you might lose what you love and make enemies. +Tom and Jen liked to sing. They sang all day and all night. They wanted to be opera singers. They heard that opera singers had big voices and big dresses and big hats. They thought that was fun. + +One day, they saw a poster. It said: "Opera show tonight. Come and watch." Tom and Jen wanted to go. But they had no money. They decided to search for money. They looked under the sofa, in the trash, in the park. They found some coins, but not enough. + +They saw a man. He had a big bag. He looked rich. Tom and Jen had a foolish idea. They thought they could take some money from the bag. They followed the man. They waited for him to look away. Then they ran to the bag and opened it. + +But the bag was not full of money. It was full of snakes. The snakes hissed and bit. Tom and Jen screamed and ran. The man saw them and shouted. He was a snake charmer. He was going to the opera show too. He was angry and scared. + +Tom and Jen learned a lesson. They learned that stealing is bad. They learned that opera is not for them. They learned that they should be happy with what they have. They went home and sang a sorry song. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked the animals, but they wanted to see the penguins. Mom said they were in a big house with ice and water. + +They ran to the penguin house and looked inside. They saw many black and white birds swimming and sliding on the ice. They were very cute and funny. Anna and Ben laughed and clapped. + +"Look, mom, look!" Anna said. She pointed to a penguin that was wearing a red hat. "That penguin has a hat!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, it does. That's a special penguin. His name is Pete. He likes to wear hats and scarves. He is very smart and friendly." + +"Can we say hello to Pete?" Ben asked. + +Mom nodded and said, "Sure, we can. Let's go closer and wave to him." + +They walked to the fence and waved to Pete. Pete saw them and waved back. He made a funny noise, like a honk. Anna and Ben giggled. + +"Hello, Pete!" they said. "We like your hat!" + +Pete nodded and smiled. He liked the children. He wanted to show them something. He jumped out of the water and slid on the ice. He stopped near a pile of snow. He dug in the snow and pulled out a scarf. It was blue and yellow. He wrapped it around his neck and posed. + +"Wow, Pete, you have a scarf too!" Anna said. "You are very cool!" + +Pete honked again and nodded. He was very happy. He had a hat, a scarf, and new friends. + +But not everyone liked Pete. There was another penguin that was very mean and jealous. His name was Rex. He did not like Pete's hat and scarf. He did not like the children. He wanted to ruin Pete's fun. He had a terrible plan. + +He sneaked behind Pete and grabbed his hat. He pulled it off and ran away. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, Pete, I have your hat! You are not cool, you are silly!" + +Pete was very sad and angry. He chased Rex and said, "Give me back my hat, Rex! That's not nice, that's mean!" + +Anna and Ben saw what happened. They were very sad and angry too. They shouted, "Stop, Rex, stop! That's Pete's hat, not yours! Give it back, now!" + +Mom saw what happened too. She was very worried and angry. She said, "Oh no, that's not good. That's very bad. We have to help Pete. Come on, children, let's go find a zookeeper." +Jen and Ben were twins. They liked to play in the snow. They made a snowman and a snow fort. They had fun. + +Mom called them inside. She had cocoa for them. Jen and Ben loved cocoa. They ran to the kitchen. They saw two mugs on the table. + +Jen saw a high mug. She wanted the high mug. She said, "That is my cocoa. I name it Jen's cocoa." Ben saw a low mug. He said, "That is my cocoa. I name it Ben's cocoa." + +Jen did not listen. She reached for the high mug. She pulled it hard. The high mug fell. The cocoa spilled. The cocoa was hot. The cocoa burned Jen's hand. Jen cried. Mom came. She was angry. She said, "Jen, you were bad. You did not share. You hurt yourself. You made a mess. No more cocoa for you. Go to your room." + +Jen was sad. She went to her room. She had no cocoa. She had a sore hand. She had no fun. Ben had cocoa. He had a good hand. He had fun. Jen wished she had shared. She learned a lesson. The end. +Lily was sick. She had a fever and a cough. Mom put a thermometer in her mouth to check her temperature. Lily did not like the thermometer. It was cold and hard and made her tongue feel funny. + +"Beep, beep!" The thermometer made a sound. Mom took it out and looked at it. "Oh, Lily, you are very hot. You need to rest and drink some water," Mom said. + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to play with her toys and watch her favorite show. She did not want to rest and drink water. She thought resting was boring and water was plain. + +"Mom, can I please play for a little bit?" Lily asked. + +Mom shook her head. "No, Lily, you need to rest. Playing will make you more sick. You have to be patient and take care of yourself. That is the best way to get better," Mom said. + +Lily pouted. She did not understand why Mom was so strict. She thought Mom was mean and did not love her. + +Mom saw Lily's face and hugged her. "I know you are unhappy, Lily, but I love you very much. I want you to be healthy and happy. Sometimes we have to do things we don't like for our own good. That is called being responsible and brave," Mom said. + +Lily looked at Mom and saw her kind eyes and warm smile. She felt a little bit better. She thought maybe Mom was right. She thought maybe she could be responsible and brave too. + +She hugged Mom back and said, "I love you, Mom. I will try to rest and drink water. Thank you for taking care of me." + +Mom kissed her forehead and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good girl. I am proud of you." + +Lily smiled and lay down on her bed. She saw her toy ballerina on the shelf. She thought the ballerina was very graceful and beautiful. She thought maybe one day she could be like her. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. One day, they found a big box of blocks in the attic. They decided to make a game of building the tallest chimney with the blocks. + +"I will make the best chimney ever!" Tom said. He started to stack the blocks on the floor, making a tall and thin tower. + +"No, I will make the best chimney ever!" Lily said. She started to stack the blocks on the table, making a wide and sturdy tower. + +They both worked hard on their chimneys, but they also looked at each other's towers. They wanted to see who was doing better. + +"Ha, my chimney is taller than yours!" Tom said. He added another block to the top of his tower, making it wobble. + +"So what? My chimney is stronger than yours!" Lily said. She added another block to the base of her tower, making it wider. + +They kept adding blocks to their chimneys, until they ran out of blocks. They stood back and looked at their work. Tom's chimney was very tall, but it was also very thin and shaky. Lily's chimney was very wide, but it was also very short and squat. + +"Mine is better!" Tom said. + +"Mine is better!" Lily said. + +They started to argue and shout. They did not like each other's chimneys. They wanted to prove that theirs was the best. + +Tom had an idea. He ran to his chimney and pushed it hard. The blocks fell down and crashed on the floor. He laughed and said, "Look, I destroyed your chimney!" + +Lily was angry. She ran to her chimney and kicked it hard. The blocks flew off the table and hit the wall. She laughed and said, "Look, I destroyed your chimney!" + +They both looked at the mess they made. They saw the blocks scattered everywhere, and the broken pieces of their chimneys. They stopped laughing and felt sad. They realized that they had ruined their game and their fun. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry." + +They hugged and said, "I'm sorry, too." + +They decided to clean up the mess and share the blocks. They learned that being competitive was not always good. They learned that playing together was better than fighting. They learned that building was more fun than destroying. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to joke with each other. They make funny faces and say silly things. They laugh a lot. + +One day, their mom takes them to a restaurant. It is a warm day, so they sit outside. They see a big menu with many pictures. They point at what they want to eat. + +Lily wants a pizza with cheese. Ben wants a burger with fries. Mom wants a salad with chicken. They tell the waiter their order. + +The waiter brings their food. It smells good and looks yummy. They start to eat and enjoy their meal. + +Lily has an idea. She wants to joke with Ben. She takes a piece of cheese from her pizza and puts it on Ben's burger. She thinks it will be funny. + +Ben sees the cheese on his burger. He does not like cheese. He makes a face and says "yuck". He does not think it is funny. He is mad at Lily. + +Lily sees Ben's face and says "joke". She laughs and says "sorry". She takes the cheese off his burger and puts it back on her pizza. + +Ben sees Lily's laugh and says "joke". He smiles and says "okay". He is not mad anymore. He jokes with Lily too. He takes a fry from his plate and puts it on her pizza. He thinks it will be funny. + +Lily sees the fry on her pizza. She likes fries. She makes a face and says "yum". She thinks it is funny. She is happy with Ben. + +Ben sees Lily's face and says "joke". He laughs and says "good". He is happy with Lily too. They joke with each other more. They share their food and have fun. + +Mom sees them joking and smiling. She is proud of them. She says "good job". She jokes with them too. She takes a bite of their pizza and burger. She thinks they are delicious. + +They finish their food and thank the waiter. They leave the restaurant. They are full and happy. They hug mom and each other. They say "I love you". They go home. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted a snack. They went to the kitchen and looked at the fridge. The fridge had a sticker that said "Available". That meant they could take something from it. + +They opened the fridge and saw many things. They saw milk, cheese, eggs, carrots, and juice. They also saw a big jar with a red lid. The jar had a label that said "Jam". Lily and Ben liked jam. They wanted to eat it with bread. + +They took the jar and closed the fridge. They went to the table and found some bread. They opened the jar and tried to spread the jam on the bread. But the jam was too hard. It did not come out of the jar. + +Lily said, "Why is the jam so hard? I want to eat it!" + +Ben said, "Maybe we need to shake it. Maybe that will make it soft." + +They decided to shake the jar. They held the jar with both hands and shook it hard. They shook it up and down, left and right, fast and slow. They shook it so much that the lid came off. The jam flew out of the jar and splashed everywhere. It splashed on the table, on the floor, on the walls, and on Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They looked at the mess they made. They looked at each other. They had jam on their faces, on their clothes, on their hair. They were sticky and sweet. + +They said together, "Uh-oh!" +Anna and Ben love to eat waffles for breakfast. They like to put honey and butter on them. They also like to drink hot milk with them. + +One morning, it was very cold outside. Anna and Ben saw white snow on the ground and on the trees. They wanted to play in the snow after breakfast. + +But they had to be careful. The snow was icy and slippery. If they ran too fast, they could fall and hurt themselves. + +Anna and Ben finished their waffles and put on their coats and boots. They went outside with their mom. They saw a big hill with snow. They wanted to slide down the hill. + +They found a big cardboard box and made it into a sled. They took turns to sit on the box and slide down the hill. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben was on the box and Anna was pushing him. She pushed him too hard and he slid too fast. He could not stop the box. He went past the bottom of the hill and onto the road. + +There was a car coming on the road. The car saw Ben and tried to stop. But the road was icy and slippery too. The car skidded and slid towards Ben. + +Ben was scared. He jumped off the box and ran to the side of the road. He slipped and fell on the snow. He was not hurt, but he was very cold and wet. + +The car stopped just in time. The driver got out and checked on Ben. He was sorry and gave him a hug. He also gave him a waffle from his bag. He said he was on his way to work and had some waffles for his lunch. + +Ben thanked the driver and ate the waffle. He felt better. He also said sorry for sliding onto the road. He said he would be more careful next time. + +Anna and mom ran to Ben and hugged him too. They were glad he was okay. They decided to go back home and have some more hot milk. They also decided to play in the snow in their backyard, where it was safer. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that icy and slippery things can be fun, but also dangerous. They learned to be careful and watch out for cars. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the living room. They had many toys, but their favorite thing was the big armchair. It was soft and cozy, and they could pretend it was a castle, a spaceship, or a dragon. + +One day, they decided to play dragon and knight. Tom put on a helmet and a sword, and Lily wrapped a blanket around her and climbed on the armchair. She made loud noises and waved her arms. + +"Roar! I am a dangerous dragon! I will eat you, knight!" she said. + +"No, you won't! I am a brave knight! I will save the princess!" Tom said. He ran towards the armchair and tried to poke Lily with his sword. + +But Lily was too fast. She dodged his sword and grabbed his helmet. She pulled it off his head and threw it on the floor. + +"Ha! I got your helmet! Now you are not a knight anymore!" she said. + +Tom was angry. He wanted his helmet back. He climbed on the armchair and tried to take it from Lily. But Lily did not let go. They both pulled and tugged, and the armchair started to shake. + +"Stop it! Stop it!" Tom said. + +"No, you stop it! You stop it!" Lily said. + +They did not hear their mom coming into the room. She saw them fighting on the armchair and was worried. She ran to them and shouted. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing? You are going to fall and hurt yourselves! Get down from the armchair right now!" + +Tom and Lily stopped and looked at their mom. They saw her angry face and heard her loud voice. They felt scared and sorry. They let go of the helmet and climbed down from the armchair. + +"We are sorry, mom. We were just playing," Tom said. + +"We did not mean to be bad," Lily said. + +Mom sighed and hugged them. She was glad they were not hurt. + +"I know you were just playing, but you have to be careful. The armchair is not a toy. It is not safe to jump and fight on it. You could fall and break something. Do you understand?" she said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They understood. They did not want to fall and break something. They wanted to be safe and happy. + +"Can we still play dragon and knight?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, you can. But not on the armchair. You can use the rug, the pillows, and the cushions. They are softer and safer. And you have to share and be nice to each other. No more grabbing and throwing. OK?" mom said. + +Tom and Lily agreed. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They took their toys and moved to the rug. They played dragon and knight again, but this time they were more careful and kind. They had fun and did not fight. + +Mom smiled and watched them. She was proud of them. She wondered what they would play next. She hoped they would stay safe and happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a watch. The watch is Tom's. He got it for his birthday. It is red and shiny. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and furry. It runs to them and barks. Tom and Lily are scared. They gather their ball and run away. But they forget the watch. It falls on the grass. + +The dog sees the watch. It thinks it is a toy. It picks it up with its mouth and runs away. Tom and Lily see this. They are sad and angry. + +"Hey, that's my watch!" Tom shouts. "Give it back, bad dog!" + +But the dog does not listen. It runs faster and faster. Tom and Lily chase it. They try to catch it. But they are too slow. The dog is too fast. + +They lose the dog. They do not know where it went. They look everywhere. They ask other people. But no one has seen the watch. Tom and Lily are very sad. They sit on a bench and cry. + +"Tom, I'm sorry," Lily says. "It was your watch. It was very nice. I liked it too." + +"It's okay, Lily," Tom says. "It was not your fault. It was the dog's fault. It was a bad dog. It took my watch. It was very mean." + +They hug each other. They are still sad. But they are also friends. They try to cheer up. + +"Maybe we can find another watch," Lily says. "Or maybe we can make one. We can use paper and crayons. And we can draw the numbers and the hands." + +"That sounds fun," Tom says. "But it will not be the same. It will not be red and shiny. It will not tell the time. It will be a poor watch." + +They laugh a little. They know it is true. But they also know it is better than nothing. They get up and go home. They hope to find the watch someday. But they also have each other. And that is more important. +Tom and Anna like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build towers, bridges, houses and more. Sometimes they make a game of who can build the highest tower. + +One day, they decide to build a zigzag tower. A zigzag tower is a tower that goes up and down, left and right, like a snake. They take turns to add one block at a time, making sure the tower does not fall. + +"Look, Anna, I made a big zigzag!" Tom says, pointing to his part of the tower. + +"Wow, Tom, that is very good!" Anna says. "But I can make a bigger zigzag!" + +She adds another block, making the tower go higher and wider. But the tower is not very stable. It wobbles and shakes. + +"Be careful, Anna, the tower might fall!" Tom warns. + +"I can do it, Tom, I can complete the zigzag tower!" Anna says. She reaches for one more block, but as she puts it on the tower, the tower collapses. The blocks fall to the floor with a loud noise. + +"Oh no, Anna, our zigzag tower is gone!" Tom says, looking at the mess. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, I wanted to make the best zigzag tower ever!" Anna says, feeling sad. + +They look at each other for a moment, then they hug. + +"It's okay, Anna, we can build another zigzag tower together. Or maybe something else. As long as we have fun and we are safe, it doesn't matter if the tower falls." Tom says. + +"You are right, Tom, you are a good friend. And we still have many blocks to play with. Let's try to build a castle!" Anna says. + +They smile and start to pick up the blocks. They are happy to play with each other and with their blocks. They forget about the zigzag tower and make a new game. +Anna and Ben were playing in the sand at the beach. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They wanted to make a sand castle with towers and walls and a flag. + +"Look, Anna, I made a tower!" Ben said, holding up his shovel with some sand on it. + +"Good, Ben, now put it here," Anna said, pointing to a spot on the ground. "We need four towers for our castle." + +Ben nodded and walked over to the spot. But before he could put down his shovel, he saw a big crab crawling out of the sand. The crab had two claws and eight legs and looked very grumpy. + +"Ah, a crab!" Ben yelled, dropping his shovel and running away. The sand fell off his shovel and landed on the crab. + +The crab was not happy. It snapped its claws and waved its legs. It did not like the sand on its back. It wanted to go back to the water. It did not yield to the children. It chased Ben across the sand, making him scream. + +"Help, Anna, help!" Ben cried. + +Anna saw the crab and Ben. She was not afraid. She had an idea. She grabbed the bucket and filled it with water. She ran after the crab and Ben. She threw the water on the crab, making it wet and cold. + +The crab stopped chasing Ben. It felt the water on its body. It liked the water better than the sand. It turned around and crawled back to the sea. It left the children alone. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asked, hugging her brother. + +"Yes, thank you, Anna," Ben said, smiling. "You are very brave. You saved me from the crab." + +"You're welcome, Ben," Anna said. "Now let's finish our sand castle. Maybe we can find a nice shell for the flag." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. Tom has new gear for soccer. He has a red shirt, black shorts, and blue shoes. He thinks he looks cool. + +"Look at my gear, Mia!" Tom says. "Do you like it?" + +Mia looks at Tom. She does not like his gear. She thinks it does not fit. His shirt is too big, his shorts are too small, and his shoes are too tight. She thinks he looks funny. + +"Your gear does not fit, Tom," Mia says. "Your shirt is like a dress, your shorts are like underwear, and your shoes are like socks. You look silly." + +Tom feels bad. He feels embarrass. He does not want to play soccer anymore. He wants to go home and change his gear. + +"Why are you mean, Mia?" Tom says. "I like my gear. It is new and cool." + +Mia feels sorry. She does not want to hurt Tom. She wants to be his friend. She thinks of a way to make him feel better. + +"I am sorry, Tom," Mia says. "I was joking. Your gear is fine. It does not matter how it fits. It matters how you play. You are a good soccer player. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom smiles. He feels happy. He does not care about his gear anymore. He cares about his friend. He wants to play with her. + +"Okay, Mia," Tom says. "Let's play soccer. But next time, can you be nice?" + +Mia nods. She hugs Tom. They run to the field. They play soccer. They have fun. They are friends. +Anna loved to jump. She jumped on her bed, on the sofa, on the grass. She jumped with her friends, with her dog, with her doll. She jumped when she was happy, when she was bored, when she was excited. + +One day, Anna found a big book in her dad's office. It had many pages and many words. Anna wanted to jump on the book, but it was too heavy. She tried to open the book, but it was too hard. She tried to read the book, but it was too confusing. She did not like the book. She thought it was a bad book. + +She asked her dad, "What is this book?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "This is a dictionary. It has all the words in the world. You can use it to learn new words and what they mean." + +Anna frowned and said, "But I don't want to learn new words. I want to jump. Can I jump on the dictionary?" + +Her dad laughed and said, "No, you can't jump on the dictionary. It will break. And you might hurt yourself. Why don't you jump on something else?" + +Anna looked around and saw a pile of pillows. She ran to the pillows and started to jump on them. She felt happy again. She said, "I like pillows. They are soft and fluffy. They are good for jumping." + +Her dad nodded and said, "Yes, pillows are good for jumping. And dictionaries are good for learning. Maybe one day, you will like both." + +Anna smiled and said, "Maybe. But not today. Today, I just want to jump." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have different shoes. Anna has red shoes. Ben has blue shoes. + +One day, they go to a party. It is a birthday party for their friend Lily. There are many children at the party. They have fun. They play games, eat cake, and sing songs. They celebrate Lily's birthday. + +But some children are mean. They laugh at Anna and Ben's shoes. They say their shoes are ugly and silly. They make Anna and Ben feel sad. + +"Why do you have different shoes?" one child asks. "Don't you know how to match?" + +Anna and Ben do not know what to say. They look at their shoes. They think their shoes are nice. They like their shoes. + +Lily sees Anna and Ben. She is their friend. She does not like the mean children. She goes to Anna and Ben. + +"Hi, Anna and Ben," she says. "I like your shoes. They are different and beautiful. They show your personality. You are brave and creative. You do not have to be like everyone else. You can be yourself." + +Anna and Ben smile. They feel happy. They hug Lily. They thank her for being their friend. + +"Thank you, Lily," they say. "You are a good friend. You are kind and smart. You make us feel good. We are happy to celebrate your birthday." + +The mean children hear Lily. They feel ashamed. They realize they were wrong. They apologize to Anna and Ben. They say they are sorry for being mean. They ask if they can play with them. + +Anna and Ben are nice. They forgive the mean children. They say they can play with them. They share their cake and toys. They have fun. They celebrate together. + +The moral of the story is: Do not judge people by their appearance. Be kind and respectful to everyone. Celebrate diversity and friendship. +Mia and Leo were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had big luggage that they could roll on the floor. Mia liked to roll her pink luggage and make it spin. Leo liked to roll his blue luggage and make it go fast. + +"Look, Mia, I can roll my luggage faster than you!" Leo said. + +"No, you can't, Leo, I can roll my luggage faster than you!" Mia said. + +They raced each other down the hall to the elevator. Mom and Dad followed them and smiled. + +When they got to the elevator, they saw a man with a big hat and a long coat. He had a small luggage that he did not roll. He carried it in his hand. Mia and Leo were curious about the man and his luggage. + +"Hello, little ones," the man said. "Are you going on a trip?" + +"Yes, we are," Mia said. "We are going to see Grandma and Grandpa. They live far away." + +"That sounds fun," the man said. "Do you want to see what's in my luggage?" + +Mia and Leo nodded. They wanted to see what was in the man's luggage. Maybe it was something interesting or funny. + +The man opened his luggage and took out a puppet. It was a puppet of a monkey. The monkey had a red hat and a green shirt. The man made the monkey talk and move. + +"Hello, Mia and Leo," the monkey said. "I'm Monty the monkey. I like to travel with my friend. He is a magician. He can do magic tricks. Do you want to see a magic trick?" + +Mia and Leo clapped their hands. They wanted to see a magic trick. The man and the monkey did a magic trick. They made a banana appear and disappear. Mia and Leo laughed and cheered. + +Mom and Dad watched and smiled. They were happy that Mia and Leo made a new friend. They thanked the man and the monkey for the magic show. + +The elevator arrived and they got in. They said goodbye to the man and the monkey. They waved and smiled. + +Mia and Leo were excited. They were going on a trip and they saw a magic trick. They wondered what else they would see and do. They rolled their luggage and hugged Mom and Dad. They were ready for their adventure. +Anna liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a long, white veil in a box and put it on her head. She felt like a princess. She ran to show her mom, but on the way she saw a big pile of leaves in the yard. + +Anna loved leaves. She jumped into the pile and laughed. She threw the leaves in the air and watched them fall. She did not see that the veil was getting dirty and torn. She did not hear her mom calling her name. + +Mom came out and saw Anna in the leaves. She was angry. She saw the veil on Anna's head and gasped. "Anna, what have you done?" she said. "That was my wedding veil. It was very special. You scattered it and ruined it. That was very rude." + +Anna was scared. She did not know the veil was special. She did not mean to be rude. She took off the veil and gave it to her mom. She said she was sorry. She started to cry. + +Mom hugged Anna and said she loved her. She said she was not mad anymore, but she was sad. She said Anna had to be careful with other people's things. She said Anna could not play with the veil anymore, but she could play with other clothes. She said they would find a new way to fix the veil. She said they would go inside and have a snack. Anna nodded and smiled. She said she loved her mom too. They went inside and had a snack. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a pretty bird on a tree. The bird has red and yellow feathers and a long tail. + +"Look, Sara, a pretty bird!" Ben says. + +"I want to see it too!" Sara says. She runs to the tree and tries to grab the bird. But the bird is too fast. It flies away. + +"Aw, Sara, you scared the bird!" Ben says. He is sad. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I just wanted to touch it," Sara says. She is sorry too. + +They sit on the grass and look at the sky. They see more birds. Some are big, some are small, some are blue, some are green. + +"Maybe we can see the pretty bird again next week," Sara says. + +"Maybe," Ben says. He smiles. + +They hold hands and watch the birds. They are friends. +Tom and Mia like to play on the beach. They have a big surf that they can ride on the waves. They take turns to push each other on the surf and have fun. + +One day, a bad man comes to the beach. He sees Tom and Mia's surf and wants to take it. He walks to the surf and tries to pull it away from Mia, who is on it. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Mia yells. "Let go of my surf!" + +Tom hears Mia yell and runs to help her. He grabs the other end of the surf and pulls hard. The bad man pulls harder and makes Mia fall off the surf. + +"Stop it!" Tom yells. "You are a bad man! Go away!" + +The bad man is angry and yells back. He tries to hit Tom with his hand, but Tom dodges. He kicks sand at the bad man's face and makes him close his eyes. + +Mia gets up and runs to Tom. They both hold the surf and run away from the bad man. They find a nice spot on the beach where they can play with their surf again. + +They are happy and hug each other. They say, "We are brave! We are strong! We love our surf!" +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a big bag of beans. They want to plant them and see what grows. + +"Let's dig some holes and put the beans in," says Anna. + +"OK, but we need to be careful not to step on them," says Ben. + +They dig some holes with their hands and drop the beans in. Then they cover them with dirt and water them. They are happy and proud of their work. + +The next day, they run to the garden to check on their beans. They are surprised to see that some of the beans have sprouted. They have green shoots and leaves. + +"Wow, look at our beans! They are growing so fast!" says Anna. + +"They are lucky beans! Maybe they will grow into big plants with flowers and fruits," says Ben. + +They decide to name their beans and take care of them every day. They water them, talk to them, and sing to them. They hope their beans will be happy and healthy. They are excited to see what will happen next. +Lily loved to look at the vase on the shelf. It was big and blue and had flowers on it. It was mysterious. She wondered what was inside it. Maybe there was a fairy or a treasure or a secret. + +One day, when Mommy was busy, Lily decided to climb on a chair and reach for the vase. She was excited. She wanted to see what was inside. She stretched her arm and touched the vase. But it was too heavy and slippery. It fell off the shelf and broke on the floor. Lily was scared. She heard Mommy coming. + +Mommy saw the mess and was angry. She asked Lily what she did. Lily said she was sorry. She wanted to see the vase. Mommy sighed. She said the vase was old and special. It belonged to Grandma. She said Lily should not touch things without asking. She said Lily had to help clean up. + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to break the vase. She helped Mommy pick up the pieces. She said she was sorry again. Mommy hugged her. She said she loved her. She said the vase was not as important as Lily. She said they could make a new vase together. Lily smiled. She was happy. She still wondered what was inside the vase. But she decided to wait until Mommy said it was okay. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big pond with many ducks and geese. They want to feed them some bread. + +"Look, Sue, a goose!" Tim says. He points to a white bird with a long neck and a big beak. "It is so big and thick!" + +"Yes, Tim, it is a goose. But be careful, it can bite!" Sue says. She breaks a piece of bread and throws it to the goose. The goose swims to the bread and eats it. + +Tim breaks a piece of bread too. He wants to do the same as Sue. He walks to the edge of the pond and holds the bread in his hand. He tries to give it to the goose. + +But the goose does not want the bread. It wants Tim's hand! It snaps at Tim and makes a loud honk. Tim is scared and drops the bread. He runs away from the goose. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cries. He holds his hand and looks at the goose. The goose is still honking and chasing him. + +"Tim, come here!" Sue says. She runs to Tim and hugs him. She looks at his hand. It is red and sore. "Are you okay, Tim?" + +"No, Sue, I am not okay. The goose is mean. It bit me!" Tim says. He is sad and angry. + +"I know, Tim, I know. The goose is mean. But you are brave. You did not cry too much. Come on, let's go to the bench. I have a band-aid for you." Sue says. She takes Tim's hand and leads him to the bench. She puts a band-aid on his hand and gives him a kiss. + +"Thank you, Sue. You are a good friend. I feel better now." Tim says. He smiles and hugs Sue. + +"You are welcome, Tim. You are a good friend too. I am sorry the goose bit you. But do not worry, it will not do it again. Next time, we will feed the ducks. They are nicer." Sue says. She smiles and hugs Tim back. + +They sit on the bench and watch the pond. They see the goose swimming away with the bread. They do not like the goose. But they like each other. They are happy. +Tom and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw some small pink things in the water. "What are those?" Lily asked. "Those are shrimp," Mom said. "They are animals that live in the sea. They are good to eat, but we have to cook them first." + +Tom and Lily wanted to catch some shrimp. They took a bucket and a net and ran to the water. They kneeled down and tried to scoop up the shrimp with the net. But the shrimp were fast and slippery. They swam away from the net. Tom and Lily laughed and chased them. They had fun. + +They saw an old man sitting on a rock. He had a fishing rod and a hat. He looked sad. Tom and Lily went to say hello. "Hi, mister," Tom said. "Do you like shrimp?" The old man did not answer. He did not look at them. He just stared at the water. Tom and Lily wondered why he was so quiet. + +Mom came over and smiled at the old man. She said something to him, but he did not reply. She touched his shoulder and pointed to her ears. She said something else, but he still did not say anything. Mom turned to Tom and Lily and whispered, "He is deaf. He cannot hear us. He can only see and feel. We have to be kind and gentle with him." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They felt sorry for the old man. They wanted to make him happy. They showed him their bucket and their net. They gave him some shrimp. They smiled and waved at him. The old man looked at them. He saw their shrimp and their net. He saw their smiles and their waves. He smiled back. He nodded and thanked them. He touched his heart. Tom and Lily felt happy too. They made a new friend. +Sara and Lily were sisters who liked to play with dolls. They had many dolls, but their favorite was Anna, who had long hair and a pink dress. They always shared Anna and took turns to comb her hair and dress her. + +One day, Sara wanted to play with Anna, but Lily said it was her turn. Sara got angry and tried to take Anna from Lily. They both pulled on Anna's arms, but Anna was not strong. Her arms split and came off. Sara and Lily were shocked and sad. They had broken their favorite doll. + +They looked at Anna's arms on the floor and then at each other. They felt sorry for what they had done. They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to share Anna and fix her arms with tape. They learned that fighting was not good and that sharing was better. + +They took Anna to their mom and asked her to help them. Mom was glad that they had made up and agreed to help them. She got some glue and put Anna's arms back together. She told them that Anna was a graceful doll who deserved their love and care. She also told them that they were graceful girls who should always be kind and gentle to each other. Sara and Lily nodded and thanked mom. They hugged Anna and each other and went back to play. They were happy and Anna was happy too. +Tom and Mia are playing with their toy cars. They have a large box that they pretend is a garage. They use a button to open and close the door of the garage. They like to make noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, Tom and Mia want to make their garage more fun. They look for things to add to it. They find some stickers, some crayons, and some paper. They use the stickers to decorate the garage. They use the crayons to draw signs and windows. They use the paper to make a ramp and a gas station. + +They are very happy with their garage. They take turns to drive their cars in and out. They pretend to fill up their cars with gas. They pretend to go on adventures. + +"Look, Mia, I have a fire truck!" Tom says. He shows Mia his red car with a ladder. + +"Wow, Tom, that's cool!" Mia says. She shows Tom her yellow car with a flower. + +"Let's go to the park and save the animals!" Tom says. + +"OK, let's go!" Mia says. + +They drive their cars to the paper ramp. They push the button to open the garage door. They zoom down the ramp and make siren noises. They have a lot of fun. They supply help to the animals. They are good friends. +Lily liked to read novels. She had many novels in her room. She liked to look at the pictures and make up stories in her head. Sometimes, she read the words too, but they were hard and long. + +One day, she found a new novel on the shelf. It had a shiny cover and a big dragon on it. She wanted to read it right away. She took it to her bed and opened it. But there were no pictures inside. Only words. Many, many words. + +She tried to read them, but they made no sense. She felt angry and sad. She threw the novel on the floor and cried. + +"Mommy, mommy, this novel is bad! It has no pictures! I want a different novel!" she shouted. + +Mommy came to her room and saw the novel on the floor. She picked it up and looked at it. + +"Lily, this novel is not for you. It is for grown-ups. It has many words because it has a long and exciting story. You need to be patient and learn more words before you can read it. Why don't you pick another novel that has pictures and words that you know?" she said. + +Lily sniffed and wiped her tears. She looked at her shelf and saw a novel that had a princess and a unicorn on it. She liked princesses and unicorns. She took the novel and opened it. It had pictures and words that she could read. + +"Can I read this novel, mommy?" she asked. + +"Of course, you can, Lily. This novel is for you. It has a nice story that you will enjoy. Do you want me to read it with you?" mommy said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She hugged the novel and climbed on her bed. She turned the first page and saw a picture of the princess and the unicorn. She felt happy and curious. + +"Mommy, what is the story about?" she asked. + +Mommy sat next to her and put her arm around her. + +"Well, Lily, the story is about how the princess and the unicorn became friends and had many adventures together. Do you want to hear it?" she said. + +"Yes, please, mommy. I want to hear it. I like stories." Lily said. + +Mommy smiled and began to read the novel to Lily. Lily listened and looked at the pictures. She turned the pages with mommy and asked questions. She felt impatient to know what would happen next. She loved the novel and mommy. She was glad she picked it. +Ben and Jen were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big, black rock in the yard. It was coal, and it was very hard and dirty. + +"Can I play with the coal?" Ben asked Jen. + +"No, it's mine. I found it first," Jen said. She held the coal in her hands and smiled. + +Ben was sad. He wanted to play with the coal too. He looked around and saw a hairy dog running towards them. The dog was big and loud and had sharp teeth. + +"Look, Jen, a dog!" Ben shouted. He hoped Jen would share the coal with him. + +But Jen did not look. She was too busy with the coal. She rubbed it on her face and clothes, making them black and dirty. + +The dog came closer and closer. It saw the coal in Jen's hands and wanted it too. It barked and jumped at Jen, trying to take the coal from her. + +"Help, Ben, help!" Jen cried. She was scared of the dog and dropped the coal. + +Ben ran to Jen and hugged her. He was brave and tried to scare the dog away. He shouted and waved his arms. + +"Go away, dog, go away!" Ben said. + +The dog was confused and ran away. Ben and Jen were safe. They looked at the coal on the ground. It was broken and dirty. + +"Are you okay, Jen?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, thank you, Ben. You saved me," Jen said. She was sorry for being mean to Ben. She hugged him back. + +"I'm sorry, too. Can we share the coal?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, we can share. But maybe we can find a better toy to play with," Jen said. + +They smiled and went inside to wash their faces and clothes. They learned to be nice to each other and to lend their toys. They also learned to stay away from hairy dogs. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play and learn new things. Today, they want to study how water works. They go to the kitchen and ask Mom if they can use the sink. + +"Sure, you can use the sink, but be careful and don't make a mess," Mom says. She gives them some cups, spoons, and a funnel. "You can fill the cups with water and pour them into the funnel. See what happens." + +Lily and Tom are happy. They turn on the faucet and fill the cups with water. They take turns pouring the water into the funnel. They watch the water go down the funnel and into the sink. + +"Wow, the water is fast and loud," Lily says. + +"Yes, and it makes bubbles and splashes," Tom says. + +They try to pour the water faster and slower. They see how the water changes. They have fun and learn a lot. + +But then, Tom pours too much water. The water overflows the funnel and the sink. The water spills on the floor and the counter. + +"Oh no, we made a mess," Tom says. + +"Mom will be mad," Lily says. + +They hear Mom coming. They are scared. They try to clean the water with a towel. + +Mom sees the water and the towel. She is not mad. She smiles. + +"I see you were studying how water works. That's good. But next time, please be more careful and don't use so much water. Water is precious and we don't want to waste it," Mom says. + +"Sorry, Mom. We didn't mean to make a mess. We just wanted to learn," Lily and Tom say. + +"It's okay. I'm glad you are curious and want to learn. But learning also means being responsible and respectful. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom. We understand. We will be more careful next time," Lily and Tom say. + +Mom hugs them and helps them dry the floor and the counter. She tells them they can study more things later. She also tells them they did a good job using the sink, the cups, the spoons, and the funnel. She says those are big words for little kids. Lily and Tom are proud. They love Mom and they love to study. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a map and a shovel and a bag. + +"Look, Tom, the map says the treasure is under this tree!" Lily said. + +"Let's dig, Lily, maybe we will find gold and jewels!" Tom said. + +They dug and dug until they saw something shiny. It was a diamond! A little diamond, but very pretty and sparkly. + +"Wow, Lily, we found a diamond! This is the best treasure ever!" Tom said. + +"Can I see it, Tom? It is so beautiful!" Lily said. + +Tom gave the diamond to Lily. She held it in her hand and smiled. + +"Let's store it in our bag, Lily, and take it home. Maybe we can make a necklace or a ring with it!" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom, but we have to be careful. Maybe other pirates will try to take our diamond!" Lily said. + +They put the diamond in their bag and ran back to their house. They were very happy and proud of their treasure. They showed it to their mom and dad, who hugged them and praised them. + +"You are very clever and brave, Lily and Tom. You found a wonderful treasure!" Mom said. + +"Yes, you are, and we love you very much. But remember, the real treasure is not the diamond, but your friendship and imagination!" Dad said. + +Lily and Tom nodded and hugged their mom and dad. They agreed that the diamond was nice, but their family and their fun were nicer. They stored the diamond in a safe place and went to play some more. They had many more adventures in the park. +Lily was a big sister. She had a baby brother named Tom. Lily liked to play with Tom and make him laugh. She would repeat funny sounds and faces that Tom liked. + +One day, Lily and Tom were in the living room with their mom. Lily was holding a toy phone and pretending to talk. She said, "Hello, hello, this is Lily. How are you?" Then she gave the phone to Tom and said, "Now you say it, Tom. Repeat after me." + +Tom took the phone and smiled. He tried to say what Lily said, but he only said, "Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha." Lily and Tom laughed together. Their mom smiled and said, "You two are so jolly. You make me happy." + +Lily hugged Tom and said, "I love you, baby. You are my best friend." Tom hugged Lily back and said, "Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha." Lily and Tom repeated their hugs and laughs until it was time for a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's dad brought him a shiny new truck made of steel. Timmy was so happy and excited to play with it. + +Timmy's dad said, "Timmy, this truck is very special. It is made of rare steel. You need to take good care of it." + +Timmy replied, "How do I take care of it?" + +"You need to polish it every day to keep it shiny and new," said his dad. + +Timmy loved his new truck so much that he polished it every day. He even showed it to his friends and they were all amazed by how shiny it was. Timmy was proud of his special truck made of rare steel. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She had a big heart and always helped her friends. One day, Lily saw her friend Timmy crying. "What happened?" she asked. Timmy showed her his finger, "I cut myself," he said. + +Lily was compassionate and wanted to help. She got a band-aid and put it on Timmy's finger. "Thank you," Timmy said. "You're welcome," Lily replied. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her toys. Her little brother wanted to play too, but Lily didn't want him to. "Quit bothering me," she said. Her mom heard her and said, "Lily, that's not nice. You should share with your brother." Lily thought about it and decided to let her brother play with her toys. They had fun together and Lily felt happy she was compassionate and shared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cereal from her favorite bowl every morning. One day, her mom gave her a different bowl to use. Lily didn't like it and started to frown. + +Her mom asked her why she was frowning and Lily said, "I don't like this bowl, it's not fair." Her mom understood and gave her back her favorite bowl. Lily smiled and ate her cereal happily. + +After breakfast, Lily went to play with her friends at the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. It was a fair game and everyone had fun. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her friends and said goodbye. She felt happy and grateful for her friends and her favorite bowl. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy said to her, "Lily, it's time to go potty. Let's go to the toilet." + +Lily went to the toilet and sat down. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. "What's that ringing noise?" she asked her mommy. + +"It's just the phone, sweetie," her mommy replied. "Don't worry about it." + +After Lily finished going potty, she washed her hands and turned off the light. "Good job, Lily!" said her mommy. "Now let's go play." And they went to play together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat. The cat was very useful because it caught mice. One night, the cat saw a firefly. The firefly was glowing in the dark. The cat thought it was very pretty. + +The cat tried to catch the firefly, but it was too fast. The firefly kept glowing and flying around. The cat followed the firefly all night long. Finally, the sun started to come up and the firefly disappeared. The cat went back home and went to sleep. + +From that night on, the cat always looked for fireflies. Even though it never caught one, it was happy just watching them glow in the dark. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write with her crayons. One day, she saw a big parade outside her house. She ran outside to see what was happening. She saw lots of people dancing and singing. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I join the parade?" Her mom said, "Yes, but first you need to write your name on your shirt." Lily ran back inside to get a marker to write her name. + +When Lily came back outside, she saw that the parade was now going down the street. She ran after the parade and saw that there was an open spot for her to march in. She was so happy to be in the parade with all the other people. + +As they marched, Lily shouted to her mom, "I love the parade! I want to be in it every year!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had fun. Maybe next year we can make a sign for you to carry in the parade." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I want to write the sign myself!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new places. One day, she went on an adventure to find a special island. She walked through the forest and over the hills until she saw the island in the distance. + +Lily was so excited to explore the island. When she got there, she met a thin and tall man named Jack. "Hello," said Jack. "What brings you to this island?" + +"I wanted to explore and see something new," said Lily. + +"Well, you came to the right place," said Jack. "This island is full of surprises. Let me show you around." + +Lily was so happy to meet Jack and explore the island with him. They had a great time together and became good friends. From that day on, Lily would often visit the island to see her friend Jack and have more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing, she saw a locked box under a tree. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can we unlock the box and see what's inside?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, let's try to unlock it." They tried to unlock the box with a key, but it didn't work. Then, they found a smart way to unlock it. They used a hairpin to unlock the box and it opened! + +Inside the box, they found a bottle of water, but it had a leak. Mommy said, "Oh no, the water is leaking. Let's drink it quickly before it's all gone." They drank the water and threw the bottle away. Lily said, "That was fun! I like unlocking things." +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot was very helpful to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to bounce a ball in the backyard, and Spot would always bring it back to her. One day, Lily accidentally bounced the ball over the fence and Spot knew he had to help. He ran to the fence and started to jump up and down, trying to get the ball back. Finally, the ball bounced back over the fence and Spot caught it in his mouth. Lily was so happy and gave Spot a big hug. From that day on, Lily and Spot bounced the ball together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very excited because his mommy had bought tickets to the circus. Timmy and his mommy were waiting in line to get in when they saw a man who looked very wealthy. He was wearing a fancy suit and had a shiny watch. + +Timmy stared at the man and said to his mommy, "Why does that man look so fancy?" His mommy replied, "He has a lot of money, Timmy." + +As they were walking into the circus, Timmy accidentally dropped his ticket and it flew away in the wind. He started to cry and his mommy tried to calm him down. Suddenly, the wealthy man walked by and picked up Timmy's ticket. But instead of giving it back, he tore it up and threw it away. + +Timmy and his mommy were very sad and had to go back home without seeing the circus. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, her mom came into her room and gave her a present. It was a shiny, brilliant necklace that sparkled in the sun. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom tight. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went on a car ride to see the sunrise in the east. Lily looked out the window and saw the sun peeking over the hills. It was so pretty and made her feel warm inside. She asked her dad if they could stop and take a picture, and he gave her his phone to snap a photo. + +When they got home, Lily couldn't wait to show her friends her new necklace. She ran over to her neighbor's house and gave her friend a big hug. Her friend said the necklace was brilliant and asked if she could try it on. Lily gave her friend the necklace to wear and they played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, while they were walking, they saw a little bird who looked weak. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Why is the bird weak?" + +Her mommy replied, "Maybe the bird didn't eat enough food today." + +Lily wanted to help the bird, so she acted quickly. She ran to get some bread from her backpack and gave it to the bird. + +The bird ate the bread and felt better. It flew away happily, chirping a thank you to Lily. Lily felt proud that she could help the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved trains. He had a toy train with a big engine that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the train station to watch the big trains go by. Timmy was so happy and excited! + +As they watched the trains, Timmy's mom said, "Look Timmy, here comes a train!" Timmy saw the big engine and said, "Wow, that engine is so big and cool!" Suddenly, a man came up to Timmy and gave him a toy train. Timmy was so happy to receive the toy train and said, "Thank you, mister!" + +After a while, Timmy started to feel tired and wanted to go home. His mom said, "Okay Timmy, let's go home and you can play with your new train." Timmy smiled and said, "Yay, I can't wait to play with my new train!" They went home and Timmy played with his new train until he fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved to order pizza. Every day, he would call the pizza place and ask for a large pizza with lots of cheese and pepperoni. But one day, when the pizza arrived, the old man noticed that a slice had vanished. He looked all around, but he couldn't find it anywhere. + +The old man was very sad because he loved his pizza so much. He called the pizza place and told them what happened. The kind person on the phone said they would send a new pizza right away. When the new pizza arrived, the old man was so happy, and he made sure to count all the slices to make sure none of them vanished again. + +From that day on, the old man ordered pizza every day, but he always checked his pizza carefully before eating it. He never wanted a slice to vanish again! +Once upon a time, there was a small bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly around and look for yummy seeds to eat. One day, Tweety was flying near a house when she saw a little girl playing outside. + +"Hello, little girl! Can I play with you?" asked Tweety. + +The little girl smiled and said, "Of course you can! But first, let me get my key to unlock the gate and allow you to come in." + +Tweety waited patiently as the little girl ran inside to get the key. When she came back, she unlocked the gate and Tweety flew inside. They played together for a while, but when it was time for Tweety to go home, the little girl said, "Wait! Let me lock the gate so you don't fly away." + +Tweety thanked the little girl and flew away, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a good dog. He liked to play and run in the wind. Max's owner was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Max very much because Max was loyal to him. + +One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree with pretty flowers. Timmy admired the flowers and Max wagged his tail. Suddenly, the wind blew and the flowers fell off the tree. Timmy was sad but Max licked his hand to make him feel better. + +Timmy and Max continued their walk and saw a cat stuck in a tree. Max barked and ran to the tree. He was a loyal dog and wanted to help the cat. Timmy climbed the tree and rescued the cat. Max and Timmy walked home, happy and proud of what they had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make things messy. Her mom would always tell her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't like to tidy up. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that if she cleaned up her toys every day for a week, she would get a big hug. Lily loved hugs, so she decided to try. + +It wasn't easy, but every day Lily would clean up her toys and make her room tidy. At the end of the week, her mom gave her a big hug and told her how proud she was. Lily felt happy and proud too. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to keep things tidy and clean. She also learned that hard work pays off and that hugs are the best reward. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play a game of hide-and-seek. Lily hid in a messy closet and waited for her friends to find her. + +After a while, Lily's friends couldn't find her. They started to question each other about where she could be. "Where did Lily go?" they asked. Finally, one of her friends found her hiding in the closet. + +Lily was so happy that she won the game. She hugged her friend and said, "I love playing games with you guys!" Even though the closet was messy, Lily didn't mind because she had so much fun playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pale face and loved to whistle. One day, she was playing hide-and-seek with her friend Timmy. She hid in a cabinet and waited for Timmy to find her. + +After a while, Timmy found her and said, "Wow, Lily! You were really good at hiding. But why is your face so pale?" Lily replied, "I don't know, maybe because I was scared you wouldn't find me." + +Timmy laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'll always find you. Now, let's go outside and whistle together." Lily was happy and they both went outside to whistle and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when he suddenly felt sick. His mommy took him to see the doctor. The doctor was a nice lady with a big smile. She checked Timmy's temperature and listened to his heart. Timmy felt scared, but the doctor was very kind and made him feel better. + +After the check-up, Timmy's mommy asked the doctor what was wrong with Timmy. The doctor replied, "Timmy has a cold. He needs to rest and drink lots of water." Timmy's mommy thanked the doctor and they went home. + +Later that night, Timmy heard a mysterious noise coming from his closet. He was scared and called out to his mommy. His mommy came and opened the closet. Inside, they found Timmy's missing toy. Timmy was happy and thanked his mommy for finding it. His mommy replied, "No problem, Timmy. I'm always here to help you." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his toy car. One day, he went to the park with his friends. They all wanted to play with his toy car, but Timmy didn't want to share. His friends started to get mad and Timmy didn't understand why. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to the store. Timmy saw a toy he really wanted, but his mom said no. Timmy started to get noisy and cry. His mom explained that they didn't have enough money to buy the toy. + +When they got home, Timmy's little sister wanted to play with his toy car. Timmy disagreed and said no. His sister started to cry and Timmy finally understood how his friends felt earlier. He decided to share his toy car with his sister and they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a kid who loved to play outside. Every day, he would look up at the sky and watch the clouds go by. One day, he saw an enormous cloud that looked like a dragon. He was so excited and ran to tell his mom. + +The next day, the kid went to the park with his friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but the kid couldn't stop thinking about the enormous cloud he saw. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and looked up. It was a hot air balloon! The kid couldn't believe his eyes, it was the same dragon cloud he saw yesterday. + +The kid and his friends ran to the balloon and the pilot let them ride in it. They went up, up, up into the sky and looked down at the world below. The kid was so happy, he knew he would always look up at the sky and find new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, fluffy pillow that she loved to hug every night. One day, Lily's mom made her a sweet treat - a yummy cookie! Lily took a bite and it was so delicious, she felt like she could bounce all around the room. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends went outside to play. They found a big, bouncy ball and started to throw it back and forth. Lily's turn came and she threw the ball so hard, it bounced off her friend's head and landed on her pillow! The pillow was so soft that it didn't even make the ball bounce very high. + +Lily and her friends laughed and played until the sun went down. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her pillow tight and thanked it for being so sweet and soft. She knew she would have sweet dreams that night. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the theater to see a play. Lily was so excited! She loved going to the theater because it was so much fun. + +When they got there, Lily saw lots of people waiting in line to get inside. She asked her mom, "Mommy, why are there so many people here?" Her mom replied, "Because everyone wants to see the play, just like us!" + +As they were waiting in line, a kind lady came up to Lily and gave her a sticker. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, you're so kind!" The lady smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie." + +Finally, it was time to go inside the theater. Lily and her mom found their seats and watched as the curtains opened. They saw the actors on stage and Lily said, "Look mommy, I can see them!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can see them very well from here." They both enjoyed the play and had a wonderful time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to wander around the forest and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mommy asked him to go to the garden and pick some vegetables for dinner. Benny didn't really like vegetables, but he knew they were good for him. + +As Benny was wandering through the garden, he saw a big, juicy carrot. It was the most popular vegetable in the garden! Benny couldn't resist and started nibbling on it. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise behind him. It was the farmer! Benny knew he shouldn't be eating the vegetables without permission. + +Feeling guilty, Benny quickly picked some carrots and ran back home. When he got home, his mommy asked him where he got the carrot he was munching on. Benny felt scared, but he told the truth. His mommy was proud of him for being honest and they enjoyed a delicious dinner together. From that day on, Benny learned to always ask for permission before taking something that didn't belong to him. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to watch parades. One day, they went to see a big parade in the city. The little girl saw a wise old man who was walking in the parade. She waved at him and smiled. But her brother disagreed. He said the old man was boring. The little girl didn't understand why her brother didn't like the wise old man. She thought he was interesting. After the parade, the family went to eat ice cream. The little girl told her parents about the wise old man and how much she liked him. Her brother still disagreed, but the little girl didn't care. She knew she liked the wise old man and that was all that mattered. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved waffles. She would eat them every morning for breakfast. One day, her mom made her waffles but they were burnt. The little girl got very upset and started to cry. Her mom tried to make her feel better by saying sorry, but the little girl was very serious about her waffles. + +Later that day, the little girl went to the park to play. She saw another little girl playing with a toy that she wanted to play with. The other girl said no and they started to argue. The argument got very serious and they both ended up crying. The little girl went home feeling sad and upset. + +That night, the little girl went to bed feeling unhappy. She thought about the burnt waffles and the fight at the park. She wished that the day had ended differently. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she found a big rock under the tree. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm trying to lift this rock, but it's too heavy," Lily said. + +Her mom said, "Let's see how much it weighs." They went inside and got a scale to weigh the rock. It weighed 10 pounds! + +Lily was amazed. She put the rock back under the tree and went to play with her toys. She hugged her favorite teddy bear tight and said, "I'm glad you're not heavy like that rock!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Timmy and Mittens went outside to play. Timmy wanted to play in the puddles, but Mittens did not like to get wet. + +Timmy said, "Come on, Mittens! Let's soak our feet in the puddles!" + +Mittens shook her head and said, "No thank you, Timmy. I don't like to get wet." + +Timmy decided to take a nap in the grass. Mittens curled up next to him and fell asleep too. When they woke up, the sun was setting and the sky was turning pink and orange. + +Timmy said, "Wow, Mittens! Look at the beautiful sunset!" + +Mittens opened her eyes and saw the sky. She purred happily and said, "Yes, Timmy. It's very pretty." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard, but he was always scared of bees. One day, his friend Billy came over and dared him to catch a bee with a jar. Timmy was scared, but he didn't want to look like a scaredy-cat in front of Billy, so he agreed to try. + +Timmy went outside with a jar and saw a bee on a flower. He slowly approached the bee and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Timmy felt sad and thought he was a bad bee catcher. Billy saw Timmy's sad face and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You're not dull. Catching bees is hard, but you can try again later." + +Timmy felt better and decided to try again another day. He learned that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but it's important to be brave and try new things, even if they seem hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys in her room when she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw that the ceiling was shaking. + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, the ceiling is moving!" Her mom looked up and saw that the ceiling fan was on and making the noise. "It's okay, Lily," her mom said in a polite voice. "It's just the fan moving. Let's turn it off." + +Lily's mom turned off the fan and the noise stopped. "See, it's all better now," her mom said. "Can you repeat what I said?" Lily nodded and said, "It's all better now." Lily was happy that her mom was so polite and helped her understand what was happening with the ceiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily's friend Emma had an idea. + +"Let's have a picnic!" Emma said. + +"That's a great idea!" Lily replied. + +So, they gathered their snacks and blankets and found a shady spot to eat. After they finished eating, Lily's mom came over and said, "It's time for you to take a nap, Lily." + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, Mom. That's a thoughtful idea. I'm getting a little tired." And with that, she laid down on her blanket and fell asleep, dreaming of all the fun she would have when she woke up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance to the music her mom played. One day, Lily found a shiny box that made music. She was so happy and danced around the room. The music was so useful to her. + +Suddenly, a monster appeared and scared Lily. She tried to run away, but the monster caught her. The music box fell and broke into pieces. Lily cried and wished she had never found the box. The monster disappeared, but Lily was sad and didn't want to dance anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons and always wanted to play with them. One day, Lily's mom gifted her a big red balloon. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom tightly. + +She played with the balloon all day long, but then she got tired. So, she decided to rest on her bed with the balloon by her side. As she closed her eyes, she felt gifted to have such a beautiful balloon. + +Lily fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of all the fun she would have with her new gifted balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved animals. One day, he went to the park to see his favorite animal, an owl. The owl had big, wide eyes and was perched on a tree branch. + +"Hello, Mr. Owl!" said Timmy. "Can you fly?" + +The owl replied, "Yes, I can fly. But I have to remind you to be careful around me. I am a wild animal and I don't like to be touched." + +Timmy nodded his head and watched as the owl spread its wings and flew away. He was so happy to have seen the owl up close and would always remember to be respectful of wild animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a kind heart and loved to help others. One day, she saw a hungry bird outside her window. She wanted to feed it, so she asked her mom for some bread. Her mom gave her a piece of bread and Lily went outside to give it to the bird. + +As she held out her hand with the bread, the bird flew down and ate it up. Lily was happy to see the bird no longer hungry. She went back inside and told her mom about how she fed the bird. Her mom was proud of her for being so kind and helpful. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep some bread with her so she could feed the birds whenever she saw them. And the birds always knew they could count on Lily to be kind and feed them when they were hungry. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat, Fluffy. One day, Lily's mom asked her to keep her room clean. Lily didn't want to clean her room because she was grumpy. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, if you don't clean your room, your toys will fall over and make a big mess." + +Lily replied, "Okay, I will clean my room, but can I play with my toys first?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful not to tip them over." + +Lily played with her toys and Fluffy, but she kept thinking about cleaning her room. Finally, she got up and cleaned her room. Her mom was proud of her for keeping her room clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the table in the living room. But the table was old and wobbly, and sometimes it made a noisy sound when she played too hard. + +One day, Lily's dad noticed the noisy table and decided to replace it with a new one. He told Lily that they were going to get a new table for her toys. Lily was excited and couldn't wait to see the new table. + +The next day, Lily's dad brought home a big box. He opened it up and inside was a shiny new table. Lily helped her dad put it together and they moved it into the living room. Now, Lily could play with her toys on a quiet table that didn't wobble. She was very happy and thanked her dad for replacing the old noisy table. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to swim. He would go to the pool every day and dive into the water. One day, he saw a little girl who looked very serious. He asked her what was wrong and she said she was scared to swim. + +The man smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will teach you." He showed her how to dive into the water and how to swim. The little girl was so happy and she swam with the man every day. + +Soon, the little girl wasn't serious anymore. She laughed and splashed in the water. And the man was happy too, because he had a new friend to swim with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to visit her grandpa at his house. Grandpa was playing music on his guitar, and Lily could hear the beautiful sounds. + +Lily asked, "What's that thing on your guitar, Grandpa?" + +Grandpa replied, "That's a scale, Lily. It helps me make different sounds when I play my guitar." + +Lily was thoughtful for a moment and then asked, "Can I try playing the guitar too?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let me show you how to hold it first." + +Lily was very happy and started playing the guitar with grandpa's help. They played music together all afternoon, and Lily felt very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One sunny day, Lily and her mommy went to visit the park. They sat on a bench and watched the birds fly in the sky. + +Suddenly, Lily's tummy started to grumble. She told her mommy she was hungry and wanted something tasty to eat. So, they went to a nearby ice cream truck and got some yummy ice cream. + +After they finished their ice cream, they went to visit the ducks in the pond. Lily loved watching them swim and quack. She had a fun day at the park with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a blue dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, Lily saw an unusual bird flying in the sky. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what kind of bird is that?" Her mom replied, "I'm not sure, but we can make a plan to find out more about it." + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the library to look for books about birds. They found a book that had a picture of the bird Lily saw. It was called a peacock. Lily was so happy to learn about the unusual bird. + +When they got home, Lily told her dad about the peacock she saw. Her dad said, "That's really cool! Let's plan a trip to the zoo so we can see more peacocks." Lily was so excited to see more of the unusual birds. +Once upon a time, there was a deer named Bambi who lived in a forest. Bambi was a young deer who loved to play with his friends. One day, Bambi's friend Thumper saw a hunter in the forest. Thumper was troubled and scared. He said to Bambi, "We have to run away from the hunter." + +Bambi was confused and asked, "What is a hunter?" Thumper explained, "A hunter is a person who tries to catch us with a gun." Bambi was scared too and asked, "What should we do?" Thumper replied, "We should hide and be quiet." + +Bambi and Thumper ran away and hid behind a tree. Bambi saw the hunter and said, "I will record the hunter's face in my mind so we can stay away from him." From that day on, Bambi and Thumper were always careful in the forest and never got caught by the hunter. The moral of the story is to always be aware of your surroundings and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trucks and he always wanted to play with them. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the toy store to buy him a new truck. When they arrived, Timmy saw a big red truck that he really liked. + +"Mommy, I want that truck," Timmy said. + +"Let's ask the store worker if it's available," Mommy replied. + +The store worker came over and spoke to Timmy and his mom. "Yes, the truck is available. Would you like to buy it?" + +"Yes, please!" Timmy exclaimed. + +Timmy was very happy to have his new truck and he played with it all day long. He even spoke to his truck and pretended it was his friend. From that day on, Timmy and his truck were inseparable. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat avocados. He would eat them every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Timmy's mom brought home a smelly avocado. Timmy didn't like it because it smelled bad. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, this avocado is too smelly. I don't want to eat it." + +His mom said, "Timmy, please mind your manners. We don't waste food in this house. You have to eat it." + +Timmy didn't want to eat the smelly avocado, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he took a bite and to his surprise, it tasted really good! From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes things can smell bad but still taste good. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, they were making dinner and Timmy's mommy asked him to help her mix some ingredients together. Timmy was very happy to help and he mixed the ingredients until they were all combined. + +For dinner, they were making beef stew. Timmy's mommy had bought some beef from the store and she cut it up into small pieces. Timmy thought the beef looked very yummy. + +As they were cooking the beef stew, Timmy's mommy noticed that the stew was looking a little weak. She decided to add some more spices to make it taste better. Timmy helped her mix in the spices and they let the stew cook a little longer. + +Finally, dinner was ready and Timmy and his mommy sat down to eat. As they took their first bites of the beef stew, they both smiled because it tasted so delicious. Timmy was very proud that he had helped his mommy make such a yummy dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a man named John. John had a wallet that was very heavy. He put it in his pocket and it made him walk slow. John had to go to the store to buy food for his dinner. + +When John got to the store, he saw a big truck. The truck was there to load boxes of food. John watched as the workers put the boxes on the truck. He wished his wallet wasn't so heavy, so he could help them. + +After John bought his food, he walked home. His wallet was still heavy, but he was happy because he had food for his dinner. John learned that sometimes things can be heavy, but they are still important. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy, especially the yummy gummy bears. One day, Timmy saw a big bag of gummy bears at the store. He really wanted it, but he didn't have any money. + +So, Timmy decided to take the bag of gummy bears without paying. But, the police saw him and chased after him. Timmy ran and ran, but the police caught him and tied him up. + +Timmy felt very sad that he got caught and couldn't eat his yummy gummy bears. He learned that it's not okay to take things that don't belong to him. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Bun. Bun loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Bun's mother told him that she would teach him how to hop higher. Bun was very excited to learn. + +His mother showed him how to bend his legs and jump up. Bun tried and tried, but he couldn't jump as high as his mother. His mother told him not to worry and that she would test him again later. + +Bun kept practicing every day. He hopped and hopped until he got better and better. One day, his mother tested him again and was very proud of how high he could jump. Bun was happy that he learned something new and couldn't wait to show his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a phone that he loved to play with. One day, he went to the park to play with his phone. There, he met a mysterious girl who was playing on the swings. + +Timmy wanted to talk to the girl, but she was shy. So, he decided to tease her by pretending to be a monster. The girl laughed and they became friends. + +As they played together, Timmy noticed that the girl's phone was broken. He offered to share his phone with her and they played games together. From that day on, Timmy and the mysterious girl were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Brett. He was three years old and loved to sing. Brett loved to listen to songs in the car and sing along. + +One day, when Brett was singing and dancing to a song, his mom saw something strange. She leaned in closer and saw it was a little bug. + +The bug was so small that Brett couldn't see it. He reached out to pinch it, but it flew away. Brett was so upset that he couldn't catch it. + +His mom spoke softly to him. "It's okay, Brett. That bug was deaf, so it didn't understand your song." + +Brett smiled, understanding. He sat down and sang a softer song. Then the little bug came back, flying around to the beat of Brett's song. + +As they watched the little bug, they both shared a smile. They both knew that even if something is deaf, it can still appreciate a good song. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kate. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, while she was exploring, she came across a beautiful flower. She wanted to pick it but it was very high. She began to yell to the flower in hopes that the flower would come lower. Suddenly the flower moved and came down to reach Kate. She was so happy and began to pick it. + +At that moment, Kate's stomach growled. It was so loud that it made the flower fly away. Kate began to chase the flower so she could pick it again, but it was too fast. + +She wanted the flower badly, so she yelled to the sky for help. Out of nowhere, she felt a gentle breeze. When she looked up, a beautiful butterfly was flying around her. She stopped to admire it, then the butterfly took the flower and gave it to Kate. + +Kate was so thrilled, she thanked the butterfly and ran home with the flower in her hand. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and her three year old daughter. They were going shopping at the grocery store. They were looking at the vegetables and saw a funny toilet sitting in between the carrots and lettuce. +The little girl asked her mummy why it was there, and her mummy just laughed. She told her daughter that it was on display for people to buy. +The little girl found it strange that people would want to buy a toilet and she thought it was very funny. She asked her mummy if she could take it home and her mummy said no. +The little girl got embarrassed because she thought her mummy was talking about her in front of all the people in the store. But, the mummy just laughed and gave her daughter a hug. She explained that it was just a funny toilet and it was nothing to be embarrassed about. +The mummy and her daughter went back to looking at the vegetables and the funny toilet was forgotten. They bought their groceries, said goodbye to the shopkeeper and went on their way. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to play in the garden. She grabbed her spade and went outside. She started to dig and put the soil in a pile. The girl was very happy. + +A rabbit was hopping around near the pile. When it saw the pile of dirt, it thought it could make it into a hole. So it started to squeeze the pile and make a hole. + +The girl saw this. She was angry because she wanted to use the pile for herself. She shouted at the rabbit. + +She told the rabbit to stop being selfish and leave the pile alone. The rabbit was scared and it ran away. + +The girl smiled and she started to use her spade again. She was happy that the rabbit had left and she could make the pile as she wanted. +Once upon a time there were two little bunnies. The bunnies wanted to explore the world, so they decided to go on an adventure together. They found a tiny car at the edge of the forest and decided to take it. + +The bunnies hopped in the car and went looking for fuel to make it go. They eventually found some fuel and filled up the car. + +When they started driving, the car started to tremble. The bunnies began to worry that something was wrong with the car. They stopped and inspected it, but couldn't find a problem. + +Just then, a wise old rabbit hopped up and said, "The reason the car is trembling is because you have taken too much fuel. You should have taken only the little fuel you needed." The bunnies had learned a valuable lesson - they should only take what they need and no more. + +The bunnies thanked the wise old rabbit and hopped back into the car. Then, with just the little fuel they needed, the car no longer trembled and the two little bunnies went on their way. +Toby was very excited. He had just been given a brand new box, and he knew it was time to unpack it. Toby carefully opened the box and was amazed by what he found inside. There was a beautiful symbol, bright bright red. Toby was mesmerized by it and couldn’t wait to show it to his friends. + +That day, Toby brought the symbol with him everywhere. He showed it off to strangers, his family and his friends. Everywhere he went, he was asked what the symbol meant. Toby wasn’t sure, so he asked his parents. They told him that it was an ancient symbol that promised good luck. Toby felt so lucky to have it, and he believed that his luck had changed for the better. + +The next week, Toby’s luck ran out. Everywhere he went, things were not available for him. His toys were broken, the food he wanted was gone and no one wanted to play with him. Toby kept the symbol close, hoping that it would help him, but nothing changed. Toby began to think that the symbol was a bad luck charm and his parents had lied to him. + +Toby soon learned that the symbol was more powerful than he thought. He had been warned not to show it to anyone and now he knew why. He had brought bad luck to himself and everyone around him. Toby was very sad and he wished he had just left the symbol in the box +Once there was a bunny who wanted to fly. He thought if he could just jump high enough he would be able to go up, up, and away. He looked around his garden and saw a windy day. The wind was blowing fast and he hoped it could help him. So he started to jump as high as he could. He jumped and jumped, but he wasn't getting any higher! + +He was so sad and he thought it was all a fake. He was about to give up when he felt a gust of wind. He jumped up and this time he felt the wind helping him. He flew higher and higher and he could feel the wind carrying him. He was so happy he had finally achieved his dream! + +He could feel the wind pushing him higher and higher until he found some big white clouds. He decided to take a break and he sat on the cloud. He looked around and he couldn't believe how far he'd gone. + +He knew it was all possible thanks to the wind and his own jumping. He smiled and thanked the wind for helping him fly so high. Now he knew he could do anything if he just kept jumping. +Momma and Daddy had a meeting. They worked very hard to try and make it successful. At the meeting, everyone was happy. + +When it was time for the meeting to end, Momma was not so happy. She did not feel successful. But Daddy said it was successful and everyone agreed. + +Momma was still not happy. She said that it wasn't fair because Daddy took all the credit for the meeting. She yelled at Daddy and said the meeting was not a success. + +The meeting ended and Momma was still not happy. She stormed out and drove away in her car. + +Moral of the story: It is important to work together and give each other equal credit as it can lead to more successful outcomes. +Once upon a time, Jack and his mom went for a ride in the car. Jack was excited because he knew that their destination was the park. His mom smiled and said, “We have some important things to do down at the park,†but she wouldn’t tell Jack what it was. + +When they got to the park, Jack couldn’t wait to play, but his mom said, “No, Jack. Not yet. Not until I finish what we have to do here.†+ +Jack was confused, but he trusted his mom. He waited with her until they spotted a barber walking through the park. His mom said, “Oh look, Jack, a haircut! It’s important. We need a nice haircut.†+ +At last, Jack knew why they had come to the park. He was so excited that he ran to the barber and hopped into the chair. After his haircut, Jack looked like a brand new person. His mom smiled and said, “See, Jack, I told you it was important.†+ +Jack was so happy, he couldn’t wait to go back to the park and show off his new haircut. +Once upon a time, there was a soft pocket. This pocket was filled with lots of fun toys. Then one day, something bad happened. +The pocket broke. The toys all fell out and the pocket was empty. +Everyone was so sad. They tried to fix the pocket but it was difficult. +But then, something good happened. A kind person saw the pocket and saw how sad everyone was. They decided to help and they gave the pocket some tape. +Everyone was very happy. The kind person used the tape to hold the pocket back together. And the toys all fit back inside safely. +Everyone was now happy. They could play with their soft pocket and all their toys again! +Once, there was a little girl who was three years old. She was very excited for the trip she was about to take. She and her parents packed their bags and hopped in the car. + +On their trip, they stopped at lots of fun places. Everywhere they went they tried new foods. The little girl loved the spicy food most of all. She thought it was delicious! + +One day they arrived at the beach. TheGirl couldn't believe how beautiful it was. She had never seen anything so wonderful. She listened to the sound of the waves and ran around in the sand. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl was sad. But she knew she would never forget the trip. She began to understand how lucky she was to experience such a wonderful adventure. +Tommy went to his friend’s birthday party. There was a modern clown there, full of colours and tricks. When he saw the clown, Tommy couldn't believe his eyes. He said to his friend, "I didn't know clowns could be like that!" + +Tommy and his friend had so much fun with the clown, who was very funny and clever. But suddenly, all the other kids started shouting and running away. Tommy asked his friend, "What's wrong?" His friend said, "The clown is being too mean and scaring us!" + +Tommy knew he had to help them. He remembered one of the clown's tricks, so he ran up to the clown to show him how it worked. The clown was surprised and thankful, and soon the other children came back. + +Tommy was glad he could help. His friends clapped and cheered, and all of them had a great time with the modern clown. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Jack and his dog Spike were playing in the park. They were having lots of fun. Suddenly, something strange happened. Jack slipped and fell down, and he was hurt and frustrated. Spike was scared and tried to help but nothing he did seemed to help. + +Jack started crying loudly and Spike tried to comfort him. He licked Jack's face and barked loudly. Jack stopped crying, but he was still frustrated about what had happened. + +"It will be okay Jack, don't worry," Spike said. + +Jack nodded and stood up. But then he slipped again! He was even more frustrated and started crying loudly again. Spike was sad and didn't know what to do. + +In the end, nothing could help Jack. He stayed in the park, feeling very frustrated and sad. Spike stayed by his side, trying to make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Bobbi. She wanted something special and she kept thinking about it. Every day she kept asking her mom for something special. + +One day, her mom took her to a store full of lovely jewelry. Bobbi saw so many beautiful things. She loved them all! + +Bobbi was so excited that she wanted to keep everything. But her mom said no. She picked out one special item for Bobbi. Even though Bobbi was sad, she kept being persistent. + +Finally, her mom said she could pull the special jewelry out. Bobbi was so happy! She grabbed the jewelry and held it close to her heart. From now on, Bobbi would always remember her special moment. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lulu. She loved playing with her toys and running around outside. One morning, Lulu was feeling curious, so she decided to explore her garden. Suddenly, she found a big surprise. She had gained something really good; a little pink bunny! + +Lulu was so happy and she couldn't believe her eyes. But then she heard a noise - it was a shock! It was coming from a bush near the bunny. She cautiously took a step forward and noticed a second bunny hiding in the bush! + +Lulu was so excited; she had gained two bunnies! She went back inside to show her family her new friends. Everyone was so happy and gave her lots of hugs and cuddles. + + Lulu had a day full of good surprises. She was so glad that she had gone exploring that day as she had gained two beautiful bunnies! +Once there was a family with two children. They all lived in a big house. One day, the mom said she was ready to go to the store. + +The family got in the car and drove to the store. The children were very excited, but then something unexpected happened. The ground started to shake and everyone knew that it was an earthquake. + +Everyone was scared, but the mom was ready. She told her children to stay in the car and she ran outside. + +The mom looked around and helped people who had been hurt by the earthquake. She even found a cat and put it in the car so it could be safe. + +Soon, the shaking stopped and the mom said it was time to go back home. Everyone was very happy and they thanked the mom for being so ready and brave. +Mama Mae was walking with her three year old daughter, Lisa. Mama Mae was eager to show her daughter the old cross in the park. Mama Mae said to Lisa, "Honey, do you see that cross over there? That's where we used to come to hope." + +Lisa was curious. She asked, "What's hope, Mama Mae?" Mama Mae smiled and said,"Hope is like when you wish for something special. It can be like doing things to help others, or just wishing for something for yourself." + +They arrived at the cross and Mama Mae told her daughter to make a wish. Lisa wished for ice cream, because it was her favorite snack. Mama Mae said, "Let's hope your wish comes true, Lisa." + +After that, they went to the ice-cream parlor and got Lisa a tasty strawberry ice cream cone. Lisa was so delighted that she jumped up and shouted, "Yay! My wish came true." Mama Mae smiled and said, "See, you can hope for anything!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. Joe and his mom went to the store to buy some candy. Joe was very excited. He was hoping to get some yummy candy. When they got to the store, his mom said they had to get some healthy candy. Joe felt sad because he wanted the yummy candy. + +His mom gave him a big bag of healthy candy, and then they went home. Joe opened the bag and started to squeeze the candy in his hand. He was sad because the candy was healthy and didn't taste very good. + +Suddenly, his mom yelled at him to stop squeezing the candy so hard! Joe was scared and stopped squeezing, but then he saw that the candy had broken into little pieces. His mom was very mad at Joe. She told him that he couldn't have any more candy. So Joe had to go to bed without any yummy candy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl walking in the park. She was so happy and excited because she loved exploring the world around her. + +The little girl smiled and ran over to the big lawn. The grass was so soft and the sun was warm. Everything was incredible! + +The little girl rolled around in the grass and smiled so wide. She could feel the sunshine on her skin and she felt so happy. She waved her arms around in the air and laughed. + +Suddenly, a bright blue butterfly flew on to her nose. She gasped with delight and smiled even bigger. She watched as the butterfly flew away and she waved goodbye. + +The little girl enjoyed the moment so much until it was time to go home. She waved goodbye to the lawn and skipped all the way home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very excited. She saw some popcorn that was blue! She wanted to try it but didn't know how to get it. She started to shake the popcorn bag. All of a sudden it burst open and popcorn flew everywhere! + +The little girl was so happy and started to collect the popcorn. She put all the popcorn in her lap and started to eat it. It was like eating little clouds! It was so yummy, she couldn't stop eating. + +After she was done, the girl thought the blue popcorn was the best thing she ever tasted! She was so excited she started to shake with joy. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about the delicious blue popcorn. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous chicken. One day, it heard a strange sound and it was scared. It ran and ran, trying to get away. Soon, it heard someone calling out "Hey, chicken!" It stopped, but it stayed very still. Then, a young boy stepped out from behind some trees. + +The boy said, "Don't be scared. Come with me! I have something fun to show you." + +The chicken followed the boy deeper into the forest. Then, the boy pointed. Ahead, the chicken saw something vanish into the leaves. + +The boy said, "Come look at this." The chicken moved closer and saw an enormous tree filled with sweet, juicy fruit. The chicken was very excited. + +The boy smiled and said, "Help yourself! This fruit is for you!" + +The chicken quickly leapt up and started eating its fill. Suddenly, it felt full and sleepy. It closed its eyes, and when it opened them again, the boy had vanished! + +The chicken looked around, but the boy was nowhere to be seen. It never knew where he had gone, but the chicken was happy. It had enjoyed its enormous snack. +Henry was with his family on a dry day. He saw the big sun high in the sky. Everyone was wearing a hat to keep the sun out of their eyes. + +They took a walk to a lake. They saw fish swimming in the lake. Henry was so excited that he wanted to touch them! His family told him that he couldn't, but he could still look. + +Henry then saw a bird with a red beak perched in a tree. He waved at it and it flew away. + +As they walked back home, they saw a field of tall grass. Henry wanted to run and play, so his family let him have a few minutes. He ran and laughed, feeling the dry grass tickle his feet. + +When it was time to go inside, Henry saw his family through the window. He was tired from his adventure, but he was lucky to have such a wonderful family. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. This bunny liked to hop around in the sunshine. One day, the bunny saw something special. It was a pot of yummy cream, sitting all by itself. The bunny sniffed the cream and thought it smelled delicious. He wanted to try it. So, he hopped up to the cream and took a little taste. It was the best thing he had ever tasted! The bunny decided to hop around in search of more cream. Fortunately, he found some more and hopped in the sunshine enjoying it. From then on, he hopped around eating little bits of cream every day. The end. +Once upon a time there were two bears, named Sally and Danny. Every day they played together in the forest, looking for adventure. + +One day they stumbled on an old motor. Danny said, "Let's check it out!" Sally asked, "What is it?" Danny replied, "It looks like a motor. You put something inside and it makes it spin!" + +Sally thought it sounded silly, but Danny was ready to explore the motor. He started twirling the knobs and pushing the buttons. Then he settled on a plan. He said, "Let's put something inside and see what happens!" + +Sally grabbed her teddy bear and put him in the motor. She shouted, "Ready...set...go!" Suddenly the motor started to spin, faster and faster! Danny and Sally both laughed and jumped with joy! + +But then the motor stopped spinning, and the teddy bear was nowhere to be seen. Danny and Sally looked at each other with wide eyes, then started laughing again. They had a silly adventure that day, and now they would never forget it! +Bobbie was walking in the park with her parents when she noticed a big statue in the middle. She pointed and said "Wow, look at that statue!" Her parents were amazed but disagreed on what type of statue it was. Her father said it was a harmless lion while her mother said it was an elephant. Bobbie didn't know what to think. She said, "It looks like it has a trunk!" and her parents both looked at her, amazed. They agreed that Bobbie was right and it was indeed an elephant. Bobbie and her parents kept on walking and enjoyed the rest of their day. The harmless elephant statue stood tall in the park, letting Bobbie, her parents and all the other people marvel at its beauty. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Max. He was very obedient. Every day he listened to his mummy and daddy. + +One day, Max's mummy and daddy gave him a big surprise. They gave him a candle! Max was so happy. He thanked his mummy and daddy for the candle. + +Max took the candle to his room. He lit the candle and it made his room very bright. Max was so excited. + +Max was so pleased with the candle that he thought about how to say thank you. So he asked his mummy and daddy if he could give them a surprise too. + +His mummy and daddy were very pleased with Max's thoughtfulness. They thanked Max and asked him to take the candle back. + +Max was a very obedient boy and he received the candle back from his mummy and daddy. He thanked them again and promised to take extra care of his candle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and very curious. She was in her living room, and she watched her mom draw with a crayon. + +"Mom, why are you drawing?" the little girl asked. + +"I'm making a picture, sweetheart," her mom replied. "It's important to make things that are important." + +"Do I have important things to make?" + +"Yes! You can make special drawings with your crayon," her mom said with a smile. + +So the little girl grabbed the crayon and started drawing in her coloring book. She watched her mom as she colored, and when her mom finished, she cheered for her. + +"That looks so nice, mom!" + +Her mom smiled, and the little girl was so proud of her picture too. She knew it was important, and she felt very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dragon who lived in a deep forest. The dragon was very playful and liked to show off his might. Every morning, he would test his strength by displaying impressive feats. + +One day, a small fairy came to visit the dragon. She had heard about the dragon's power and wanted to see it for herself. She brought the dragon some sugar and asked if he could show her his might. + +The dragon smiled and accepted the sugar. He then shot flames into the sky and roared loud and long. The fairy was amazed and clapped her hands in delight which made the dragon even more happy. + +The dragon and the fairy then had a great time playing and singing until the sun went down. The dragon displayed his might and showed off his strength until it was time for the fairy to go home. + +The dragon and the fairy said their goodbyes and afterwards, the dragon continued to display his power each and every day. The fairy would still visit sometimes, bringing the dragon sugar each time. + +The mighty dragon was always happy when the fairy came to visit, since it was always a chance for him to show off his courage and strength. +Anna was three years old and she loved animals. Her favorite was the horse. Every day, she would go to the stable to see her horse. She would pat it gently and talk to it. + +Yesterday, Anna's mom said it was time to take a riding lesson. Anna was a bit scared, but her mom encouraged her and said to be patient. + +So, Anna went with her mom to the stable and put on her helmet. The horse was very gentle as she climbed onto its back. Anna was scared and stiff, but the horse seemed to know her fear. It stood still and waited patiently. + +Anna's mom encouraged her to try a few steps and the horse moved slowly. Anna felt the horse's body move beneath her and she soon started to feel more confident. + +After a while, Anna's mom praised her for being so patient and brave. With every step, Anna's confidence grew. She smiled and was proud of herself. + +Anna learnt that taking her time and being patient was the best way to make her horse happy and she could get places faster. Anna was now a happy, confident rider. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to play in the bathtub. One day while mommy was busy she decided to have a bath all by herself. She grabbed a toy boat and put it in the water. Suddenly, she heard a funny sound coming from outside the window. She looked and saw a sweet little bird flying around. The girl was so excited that she started to splash in the water. + +Suddenly the water started to soak her face. She was so shocked that she started to cry. But the bird was very helpful and he flew down to the window and made a chirping sound. She looked at the bird and he flew away. + +She dried her face with a towel and got out of the bath. She was so happy that she started to smile and laugh. She hugged the bird and said "Thank you for being helpful." The little bird just chirped and flew away into the sky. +Mama and Rosie were going to camp with their friends. Rosie was so excited! She couldn't wait. + +“Mama, can I go to camp?†Rosie asked. + +“Yes Rosie,†Mama smiled. “I promise you can go to camp.†+ +On the way, Rosie saw many graceful things — like butterflies and birds — in the air. + +When they arrived at the camp, Rosie loved it. She ran around, making friends and exploring the grounds. + +At night, she relaxed by the fire with Mama. They watched the stars and made wishes. + +“Mama, I had the best day,†said Rosie, happy. + +Mama smiled and gave her a hug. “I'm glad,†she said warmly. “I'm happy I promised you could go to camp.†+Joan was very intelligent. Every day she used to come to the cafeteria for soup. It was Joan's favorite thing to eat. + +One day something unexpected happened. Joan came to the cafeteria like always, but there was no soup. She was so hungry, but there was nothing to eat. + +Joan asked the cook why there was no soup and he just said, “It’s gone.†She was so sad. She had to go home with nothing to eat. + +Joan was very disappointed. Even though she was very intelligent she was still hungry. And there was nothing she could do about it. +Sam and his sister were playing in the backyard. Sam was playing with his red ball, throwing it around and laughing. His sister was running into the grass, twirling around and singing loudly. + +Suddenly, his mom called them both inside. "Samantha and Sam, come in here now please." + +As they walked in, Sam's mom asked them "Do you both mind if your aunt comes to visit tomorrow?". Sam's eyes lit up and he said "Yes I would like that". His sister nodded her head in agreement. + +The next day, the doorbell rang loudly. Sam opened it and saw his sister's best friend. Their aunt waved at them, holding a bunch of presents. She gave Sam a blue toy car and his sister a big doll. Sam was so excited he shouted "Thank You Aunt!" + +His sister smiled and hugged their aunt. As they come back inside, Sam's mom was happy to see them all together. Sam was glad they all minded her suggestion to have Aunt visit. +One day, Bob was walking through a peaceful landscape. He smiled as the birds flew in the sky above. He could see a tree off in the distance and decided to go for a closer look. + +When Bob reached the tree he heard a sound. It was a whistle! He looked around but couldn't see anyone. He started to whistle back, and then he saw a squirrel on the ground. + +The squirrel said hello to Bob. Bob asked if he could join him and the squirrel said yes. Together they played hide and seek and lots of other games. Bob felt so happy in this peaceful landscape, and he knew he was going to come back to play with his new friend soon. +Bob was having a fun day playing in his garden. He was running around and playing with his toys. The sun was shining and it was very warm. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a noise. He looked up and saw his brother, Jack, coming towards him with a bucket of water. Jack wanted to have some fun and so he threw the water all over the lawn. It was everywhere! Everywhere was very wet. + +Bob was so angry. He felt that Jack had made a big mess. He tried to stop him but it was too late. Jack was already inside, laughing. Bob couldn't believe it. He knew he had to fix it. + +Bob got a bucket and started to soak up the water from the lawn. He worked very hard and it took a while. After a while, the lawn was dry again. Bob was very happy and relieved that the lawn was no longer messy. He learned that it is not okay to make a mess like Jack did. +"Mama!" shouted Susie, who was three years old. She held up a piece of yarn and asked her mother, "What do I do with this?" +Mama smiled and said, "Why don't you make a song with the yarn?" +Susie smiled, grabbed the yarn and started singing a song. She sang fast and twirled the yarn around. +Mama joined in the singing and the two of them wove the yarn together, keeping time with the beat. +They laughed and sang until it got dark. +The yarn was a special memory for Mama and Susie. Every time Mama looked at the yarn she remembered how much fun they had singing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lily. She had an orange dress and orange shoes. + +One day, Lily wanted to visit a mill. She asked her mom if she could go, and her mom said yes. + +Lily hopped on her bike and set off for the mill. When she got there, it was very wet. It had rained a lot! + +Lily noticed that the wheel of the mill was not spinning. "Why isn't the wheel spinning?" she asked her mom. + +Her mom said, "It's too wet, it's soaked." So they had to wait until the wheel dried up. + +Lily passed the time by picking wildflowers and singing a song. After a while, the sun came out and the wheel started to spin again. + +Lily was so excited and she ran to look at the wheel. It was turning round and round - just like an orange wheel. + +Lily and her mom watched the wheel and smiled. Then, they said goodbye to the mill and headed home. +Emma was ready for a fun game. She spotted a rhinoceros in her room. She slowly approached it and said, “Hello Mr. Rhinoceros, are you ready to play?†+ The rhinoceros nodded his head, so Emma smiled and started playing. She took a spoon and said, “Now watch carefully.†She stirred the spoon around in her hand, and the rhinoceros imitated her. + Emma laughed and said, “Let’s do it again.†They played for a few minutes, stirring the spoon back and forth. Finally, Emma said, “Let’s take a break.†The rhinoceros agreed and they both laid down on the carpet. + +They were both feeling very ready for the next game. +Once there was a little boy who loved to explore. He got out of bed one morning and looked around. Suddenly, he saw something great. + +"Wow!" he said. He stood there and stared. He noticed a noise coming from behind some bushes. He decided to take a closer look. + +The little boy stepped closer and closer to the noise. He noticed a small rabbit jumping around on the ground and making a lot of noise. + +The little boy smiled. He was very excited! He wanted to play with the rabbit. + +"Hi there," the little boy said. + +The rabbit stopped and stared. Then he hopped away. + +The little boy stood still for a few moments and watched the rabbit go. He smiled and said, "That was great!" Then he happily skipped to the playground. +Once upon a time there was a famous musician who played beautiful music. Everywhere he went, people would sing his songs together. +One day, the musician decided to go on a journey. He took his guitar and all the music he knew. + +On his travels, he stopped by the village of a small town. The people welcomed him and celebrated him as a famous musician. He started to play his music, and everyone in the village sang along. + +Then, suddenly, the music stopped. The crowd looked around, confused. It was the villain of the town! He had paused the music and declared that he did not want the musician in his town. + +The famous musician was brave and stood up to the villain. He told him that music should be free and not restricted. Everyone cheered and clapped for the musician. The villain strummed his guitar and music filled the air once again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Milly. She was a very curious three year old and she loved to explore. + +One day, Milly wanted to find something special, so she began to search. She looked everywhere around her home, and eventually she stumbled upon a leather bag. + +Milly was so excited to explore the bag. She opened it up and found that it was empty. + +Milly was a bit disappointed but then she noticed something written on the side of the bag. What did it say? + +Milly asked her mom, "What does it say, mommy?" + +Her mom answered, "It says 'Treasure to be found inside'." + +Milly was so excited! She began to search inside the leather bag and soon, she found a beautiful toy inside! +Once upon a time there was a young boy who wanted to have the most beautiful garden in his neighborhood. Everyday, he asked his mommy to allow him to plant some flowers. But his mommy said, "No honey it is too much work and order needs to be maintained to make sure the garden looks nice." + +But the young boy kept asking, until finally his mommy said, "Okay, but you will have to take special care of the garden and follow all the instructions I give you. Do you understand?" The young boy nodded his head in agreement. + +The young boy followed his mommy's instructions and he was very careful with his work. After a few weeks, his garden began to bloom and it was very beautiful. Everyone admired it and the young boy was so proud of his accomplishment. His mommy was also proud but she knew she had allowed him the opportunity to make his dream come true. +Once there was a little girl named Ann who loved playing with her bike. She had a pink bike with shiny pedals. One day, Ann went outside to play and grabbed her bike. She was so excited to go out and ride around the block. + +Then, she got on her bike and started pedaling. She pedaled around in circles, zigzags and even backwards. Ann was so happy and couldn't stop having fun. + +But soon she saw a big dog standing in the street, barking at her. This made Ann feel scared so she stopped pedaling and tried to be very calm. Then, she slowly grabbed the handlebars of her bike and rode away from the scary dog. + +When she got home, her mom gave her a big hug and said, "Oh Ann, I'm so proud of you for staying calm and being brave enough to grab your bike and ride away!" Ann was relieved and happy to have had such an exciting adventure. +Once upon a time there was a handsome and attractive mummy bear who lived with his cute baby bear. Every morning mummy bear cooked up some delicious toast and he always shared it with his baby bear. + +One day, when mummy bear went to make the toast he noticed a strange sound. He wondered what it was and followed it into the kitchen. + +There he found a green ghost, jumping around and giggling. Mummy Bear was very surprised and said "What are you doing here in my kitchen?" + +The ghost replied, "I saw the lovely toast and wanted to try some!" He then vanished and appeared right in front of the toaster! + +Mummy Bear was so shocked, he couldn't believe his eyes. But, he decided to let the ghost carry on, as the little green ghost was so attractive and cute. + +The next morning, the mummy bear served the toast and the ghost reappeared! He thanked mummy bear for giving him some toast and then gave him and his baby bear some special gifts. + +Mummy Bear and his baby bear were so happy and thanked the green ghost for being so generous. From then on, the mummy bear was always extra careful when making toast, just in case the ghost would appear again! +Once upon a time there was a reef in the sea. It was very independent and had lots of fish swimming around it. One day, a little fish called Molly saw a beautiful coral bloom and swam up to take a closer look. Molly asked the coral, "Where did you come from?" The coral replied, "I grew from the reef." Molly thought to herself, "Wow, I wish I could do that too." + +So Molly decided to try to bloom too. She swam around the reef trying to find some of the same materials she had seen the coral use. Unfortunately she couldn't find any, so she set off to find them elsewhere. + +After a long and tiring search, Molly finally found what she was looking for. Molly raced back to the reef and started building herself a bloom. She used all of the materials with care and soon the structure emerged. + +Molly was so proud. She had been able to create something all on her own, although it had been much harder than she had thought. From that day forward, Molly was determined to be as independent as the reef and live her own life. +Once upon a time, there was a strong little boy. He was so curious and always asking questions. One day, he saw a big package on the porch. He wondered, what was inside? He wanted to know. So he asked his parents, can I open the package? But his parents said no. + +The little boy got frustrated. He didn't understand why he couldn't open the package. So he grabbed a chair and climbed up to the package. He pulled and pulled until finally, the package opened. + +What he found inside was a surprise. It was a big, mean bear! The bear was so mad that the little boy opened the package. The bear roared and slapped him in the face. The little boy was so scared he ran away and never came back. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a prince who was very selfish. He didn't care about the people around him and was only looking out for himself. One day, the weather was beautiful, so the prince decided to go for a walk in the forest. + +Suddenly the prince heard a noise. He looked around and saw a poor farmer kneeling in the middle of the field. The farmer had no food or water, so the prince offered to help. + +The prince knelt down by the farmer and asked why he was there. The farmer told him that he needed food for his family, but he had none. The prince took pity on the farmer, so he gave him all of his food and water. + +The farmer was so happy and thanked the prince with a big smile. The prince felt happy too and thanked the farmer for teaching him that being selfless is much better than being selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a generous fat bear who lived in a forest. The bear loved to give away bananas to everyone he saw. One day, when the bear was gathering yummy bananas from his favourite tree, he accidentally dropped one. + +The unsuspecting banana rolled down the hill, fast and far. It fell all the way down to the bottom of the valley and into the hands of a tadpole! + +Filled with delight, the tadpole eagerly popped the yellow fruit into its mouth. But the bear was very angry! He was not so generous anymore since the tadpole had taken his banana without asking first. + +So the bear roared with anger and scolded the tadpole. He said, “Everyone should always be kind and generous. But they also need to be polite and ask permission before taking something that isn’t theirs.†+ +The tadpole understood and apologised to the bear. The bear felt better and shared some of his bananas with the tadpole. In the end, everyone was happy and the bear’s lesson was learnt: always be generous, but be mindful and ask for permission. +Joe was a 3 year old who was determined to win a medal. He practiced all week for the race and was determined to come out on top. The day of the race came and Joe was feeling excited and ready to race. + +Joe and his friends lined up at the starting line. Joe was feeling confident he would win the race, but when the whistle blew, all of Joe's friends took off running, leaving Joe way behind. + +Joe kept running as hard as he could and didn't give up hope. Soon he was catching up to the lead racer. With one last push, Joe pulled ahead and crossed the finish line first! + +Everyone cheered and the judge gave Joe a medal. Joe was so proud and happy. He was even more proud when the judge said that he had run with grace and skill. Joe knew that he had earned the medal! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy who had a telephone. One day, she was very sorry because when she picked up the telephone, it made a funny noise and it wouldn't work. + +Lucy's dad took a look at the telephone, and he said it had rotted and he would have to buy her a new one. Lucy felt very sad, but she knew she would have to wait for a new telephone. + +Later that day, the postman delivered a very special package. When Lucy opened it up, she saw it was a brand new telephone! She was so excited that she shouted 'yay!' + +Lucy thanked her daddy for the lovely telephone, and gave him a big hug. Daddy smiled and said he was sorry Lucy's old telephone rotted, but he was glad she was happy with the new one. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jim. Jim liked playing in his room, but today he was feeling frustrated. He wanted to hang a picture up on the wall. But he couldn't find the right nail to do it. + +He asked his mom for help. "Mom, I want to hang this picture. But I can't find a nail!" His mom smiled and said, "Let me help you, Jim." + +She found a nail for him. "Mommy!" said Jim. "That nail looks funny!" His mom replied, "That's okay. It's a special kind of nail, and it will do the job." + +Jim didn't like the nail. He felt frustrated and he hated it. But he put the nail in the wall, and he hung up the picture. "See!" said his mom. "You did it!" Jim smiled, and he was proud he'd done it himself. +The sun was shining brightly in the sky. It was time for William to wake up. His mom turned on the alarm. She said, "William, your alarm is ringing. It is time to get out of bed." + +William was sad. He didn't want to get up. He said, "Mom, I don't want to get up!" + +His mom smiled and said, "You have to choose. Do you want to get up and go outside and play? Or do you want to stay in bed?" + +William thought for a moment and then he chose to go outside and play. He jumped out of bed and got dressed. + +Just then, his mom opened the curtains and said, "Oh no, it looks like it's raining outside. Everything will be all wet!" + +William's face was sad again. He said, "Now I don't know what to choose, Mom. Do I still want to go outside and play even though it's raining?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can choose to go outside and play in the rain. You can splash and dance in the puddles, and you will have lots of fun!" + +William laughed and said, "Yeah! I choose to go play in the rain!" + +He grabbed his raincoat and ran out the door. He was already having fun in the wet and wild rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Blythe. She was only three years old and loved to explore her new world. + +One day, Blythe was playing in the garden when she came upon a small pond. She looked into the water and noticed a frog sitting on a rock. + +Blythe excitedly went over to speak with the frog. She asked, "What are you doing?" + +The frog said, "I am trying to decide which way to go. I don't know if I should stay here or move on." + +Blythe thought for a moment and said, "I think you should move on. Go someplace where you will feel fit." + +The frog smiled and said, "That is a good idea. I think I will take your advice." + +The frog hopped forward and soon found just the perfect spot for his new home. Blythe watched with joy as he settled into his new spot with a few swift motions. + +Blythe smiled and realized she had made the right decision by encouraging the frog to move on. +Once upon a time there lived a brave knight. One day he was riding his horse to the castle when he saw a dragon. He was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he saw a magical suit. He put it on and the suit made him feel strong and brave. It was a hard suit but it protected him from the dragon. + +The knight said to the dragon, “I am brave and you can’t hurt me!†+ +The dragon was so surprised he ran away! + +The knight was so happy he had been protected by the magic suit. He promised to always wear it when he was in danger. +Once upon a time, there were two rabbits. They were very happy. They liked to play games and have fun. Each rabbit had a smooth coat and soft fur. + +Every day, the rabbits played a new game. One day, they decided to play tag. They hopped around the garden, trying to catch each other. They had so much fun! + +Next, they decided to go exploring. They saw so many interesting things. They looked at birds and flowers and saw some clouds in the sky. + +At the end of their day, one of the rabbits found a very special treat. It was a bowl of yummy carrots and apples. They both shared the treats, and they were so happy to have it. + +The rabbits enjoyed their day together. They had so much fun! It included lots of hopping around, exploring, and enjoying some tasty treats. +Once upon a time there was a bright little girl named Grace. She was always looking for adventure and fun. One day, Grace was playing in the garden when she spotted a funny little window glowing in the sun. She came closer to have a better look and realised it was a safe window that opened up to a secret garden. She was so excited. + +Grace opened the window and stepped into the garden. Everything around her was glowing in the sunlight. The sky was blue and the trees were full of singing birds. She couldn't believe how beautiful the garden was. + +Grace looked for a way to get home, but the window had disappeared. Just then, she heard a friendly voice say, “Don’t worry, I will help you find the window.†She turned around and saw an old man smiling at her. + +He said, “I can help you get back home, but first, tell me what you saw in there.†+ +Grace smiled and said, “I saw a special window that glowed in the sunshine. Everything in the garden was so pretty and safe.†+ +The old man smiled and said, “Ah, that sounds beautiful. Let me show you the way home.†He took Grace back to the garden, and the window was there waiting for them. Grace thanked the old man and ran back home with a big smile on her +Once upon a time there was best friends, Max and Leo. They were very busy building their sand tower at the beach. Max was bigger so he made most of the tower but Leo was still helping. + +Suddenly a big mean dog came and started barking at them. The little two were scared so the ran away. But the mean dog kept following them and barking. When they reached a safe place they stopped and thought of a plan. + +Max said they should run together to distract the dog so Leo agreed. As they ran away the dog followed them. Max demanded Leo to keep running but Leo was so tired he couldn't do it anymore. So he stopped and sat down. + +The mean dog was very angry so it growled and bite Leo. Max was so sad and scared he ran away and never looked back. Leo was lucky he did not get hurt badly. + +The story shows how important it is to be kind and help each other. Never demand too much from each other and always be there for each other in difficult times. +Jack was exploring and he saw a strange shape. It was heavy, so he decided to wear it. Jack couldn’t take it off! It was so heavy, he couldn’t move his arms or his legs. + +Jack asked his friend for help, but they were too scared to come close to him. They were scared of the heavy shape he was wearing. + +Jack tried to find a way out. He jumped and rolled, but nothing worked. He started to cry. + +Finally, he was so tired that he fell asleep. When he woke up the next day, the shape had sunk into his skin. He was stuck wearing it forever! +Once upon a time there was a big bird who loved to soar in the sky. Every day the bird looked for something special to eat. One day, the bird flew over a garden with a strange looking thing growing inside. The bird was curious, so it swooped down and plucked the thing from the earth. When it tasted it, the bird was surprised! It was sweet and delicious. + +The bird soon found out that it had discovered a special salad. Every day the bird flew back to the garden to have a sweet salad for lunch. The bird was so happy, it sang a song to celebrate! + +The other animals in the garden heard the bird's song. They were curious and asked the bird why it was so happy. The bird told them about the sweet salad it had discovered. Then, the other animals decided to join the bird and fly over the garden to enjoy the sweet salad too! + +Ever since that day, the bird and the other animals gather in the garden to soar in the sky and enjoy the sweet salad. They never go hungry again! +Once upon a time, there was a three year old girl called Amy. She was very thoughtful and enjoyed studying. Every morning she woke up early and would write on her chalk board. She loved to use the white chalk to practice her letters and numbers. + +One morning, while she was studying her letters, Amy's mom came into the room. She asked what her daughter was doing and Amy proudly answered, "Mommy, I am studying my letters!" Mommy smiled and said, "That's wonderful. You are so thoughtful for studying so hard." + +Amy felt very happy and she went back to her studies. She was so proud that her mom noticed her hard work and praised her. She worked even harder and was even more thoughtful in her studies. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was glad the sun was shining and that he could go for a swim. He was so excited and he ran to the beach. He asked his mom to bring him some towels. + +When he arrived at the beach, Joe was so happy. He smiled and looked out at all the water. But then a wave brought a bunch of seaweed and it dropped onto Joe. He was so scared, he started crying. + +Joe was sad and his mom was mad. She didn't want to bring him anymore. But Joe was glad that he was safe and soon he forgot about the bad experience he had. + +But, the next day when Joe asked to go to the beach, his mom said no. Joe was very sad, but he understood. He would try to do something else that made him glad. +Once upon a time, there was a smart boy. He loved to play and have fun! + +One day, he saw some wine and wanted to try it. He asked his dad if he could add some of the wine to his milk. His dad said, "No! That would not be smart." + +The boy was so sad. He wanted to be smart, like his dad. + +"Can I add some wine to my juice instead?" he asked. His dad thought for a minute and said, "Yes, you can add a little bit to your juice. But remember, only a tiny bit." + +The boy was so happy. He added a small bit of the wine to his juice and enjoyed it. He learned he could be smart, just like his dad! +Once upon a time there lived a three-year-old girl named Aly. She loved to explore the neighbourhood with her mom. One day, Aly and her mom were walking and Aly noticed something in the air. She asked her mom, “What is that smell?†Her mom replied, “It's coming from the west side of town. There has been a bad fire there.†+ +Aly was worried about the people who used to live on the west side of town. She asked her mom, “Do the people who lived on the west side still have homes?†Her mom said sadly, “No, many people have lost their homes. They all miss the neighbourhood they used to live in.†+ +Aly wanted to help, so she suggested that she and her mom bring food to the people who had lost their homes. Her mom agreed and they drove to the west side of town. Aly and her mom brought bags of food and handed them out to the people they met. + +Aly and her mom saw that the people on the west side were sad, so they gave big hugs to those who needed it most. Everyone smiled and said thank you. + +Aly and her mom drove back home feeling happy that they were able to do something to help the people who had been affected by the bad fire. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave kid. He had a tough job ahead of him – he had to open a chest! The chest had been sitting in the corner of his room for a long time and he had always wanted to open it. + +So he took a deep breath and stepped closer. He was scared but determined to open the chest. He reached out to touch the latch – it was very tough. He scrambled for one last burst of courage and pushed. It opened with a loud creak! + +The chest had finally revealed its secrets! The brave kid found lots of colorful toys inside, enough to last him a lifetime! He was filled with joy at his discovery and thanked the chest for being so tough. +One day, Mommy and Fluffy were playing in the back yard. Fluffy was a big, golden dog. The sun was bright and hot. Fluffy barked and wagged her tail. + +Mommy said, “What’s wrong, Fluffy?†+ +Fluffy barked again and used her snout to point at a switch on the wall. + +Mommy smiled. “Oh, I know what you want. That switch is special. It helps us get water in the garden.†+ +Mommy went over to the switch and pushed it. Suddenly, water started spraying out of a pipe. Fluffy was so excited she started jumping around with joy. + +Mommy laughed. “It looks like you like it, Fluffy! Now, let’s cool you off by sending some water your way.†+ +Fluffy loved this idea so Mommy sent a few streams of water towards her. Fluffy ran around the yard, feeling relieved from the hot sun. + +At the end of the day, Mommy and Fluffy were both very happy. Fluffy was cool and happy, and Mommy had made her day a little bit better. +One day, Jack and his mom were at the park. Jack spotted a spoon on the ground and he got really interested. He ran to pick it up and asked his mom: + +"Mommy, what is this?" + +"It's a spoon," she replied. + +Jack's face turned serious as he asked, "Why is it here?" + +"I'm not sure," his mom said. "But it's okay. It's an interesting spoon, but let's put it back down." + +Jack did what he was told but he started to worry. He asked his mom, "Is it lost?" + +His mom smiled at him, "No, that spoon was probably just dropped by accident. We don't need to worry." + +Jack felt better and his worries faded away. He and his mom enjoyed the rest of their time at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to go out and spend time with his best friend. That best friend was a crocodile. Every day, the boy would wake up and go play with the crocodile by the river. + +They would play catch with a bright yellow ball and the crocodile would always win the game. After some time, they would wander together in the fields and find lots of cool things. They would take their time and explore. + +One day, they decided to go somewhere really far away. So far away that it seemed like a distant place. They jumped in the crocodile's boat and sailed away. After many exciting hours, they arrived at the most amazing beach. + +The boy and crocodile had an awesome time there. They played in the sand and went for a swim in the ocean. They even saw some dolphins! When it was time to go home, they looked at the distant beach and said goodbye. But they both knew they would come back there someday soon. +"Come on!" said mum, jumping out of bed. Grumpy dad rolled over and groaned. It was time to go to the beach! Mum, dad and their 3 year old son all put on their swimsuits and grabbed a towel. + +The drive to the beach was full of laughter and singing, by the time they arrived they were all in great moods. + +They stepped out of the car and onto the sand and their son ran off to the sea. His mouth opened in amazement and he stopped a few metres away. + +Mum and dad watched with proud smiles as the waves splashed against the sand. But suddenly, the waves started to get bigger! Mum and dad ran and scooped their son up before he could get swept away. + +"Let's part now before anymore trouble happens!" shouted mum. Dad nodded his head and agreed. + +Happily, the family went home, and were never so grumpy again. +Once upon a time, there was a harmless lemon. He wanted a friend to play with, but he was all alone. + +He thought and thought and then he had an idea. He found a cloth and used it to wipe himself all over. When he had finished, he was shiny and bright. + +He looked around and saw a bee buzzing by. The lemon said, "Hello Bee! Let's be friends!" The bee said, "Yes!" + +The two of them had lots of fun together. The lemon taught the bee to do the wipe too and they both shone in the sun. + +The lemon was so happy to have a friend and they stayed together forever. +Once there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore. She had a big imagination and liked to explore as much as she could. One day she was walking around her backyard when she suddenly spotted something enormous behind some trees. + +Lily hesitated at first, but she mustered up some courage and slowly tiptoed closer to get a better look. When she finally peaked her head out from behind the tree, she couldn't believe her eyes. There, an enormous notebook was sitting on top of a huge rock! + +Lily gasped in surprise. She glanced around to make sure no one was looking and quickly rushed over and grabbed it. When she opened up the notebook, she saw that it was full of stories and exciting drawings. + +"Wow," Lily exclaimed. She immediately pulled out a marker and began drawing her own story in the book. + +"I bet this notebook has been here for a long time," she thought. + +Lily spent the whole day exploring the world within the notebook and when it was time to go in for dinner, she was sad that she had to put it away. She decided to come back and peek in it again soon. +John giggled as he watched the birds flying high above him. He let out a loud whistle and the birds chirped in response. Suddenly, he saw a glimmer of something on the ground. It was a medal! He picked it up and smiled. "This is so cool," he said to himself. + +John was so excited that he didn't notice the dark clouds gathering in the sky. The wind started to blow and the birds began to fly away. John became frightened. He held the medal tight in his hand and started to run. + +When he got home, he kept the medal hidden away. He knew he would keep it safe, no matter what. As he tucked the medal into a drawer, he heard the thunder begin to roar. The skies outside were getting darker and darker. + +John was scared, but he was determined to keep the medal from harm. He whistled a tune, hoping that it would scare away the storm. He thanked the medal for bringing him luck. Suddenly, the rains stopped and the sun peaked out from behind the clouds. John smiled as he knew the medal had been protecting him. +One day, Bob was walking in the park by himself. Suddenly, he saw a tall man in the corner. Bob was curious, so he walked closer. The man was holding a block of soap, looking at it with such a funny smile. + +Bob asked the man, "What are you doing?" + +The tall man looked around and said, "Shh! I'm stealing this soap. Would you like some too?" + +Bob was quite confused but he said, "Yes, please!" So, the tall man gave him a piece of soap and Bob took it home. + +When Bob got home, he told his mother about what had happened. But she was not so happy. She said, "No, Bob, that man stealing the soap was not a good thing to do. We don't do that." + +Bob understood, so he took the soap back to the park and returned it to the tall man. The tall man was so surprised and said, "Thank you, Bob! You are a very nice boy!" +There were two friends - Bill and Linda. Bill was very patient, but Linda was not. She was very impatient and always wanted things to go faster. They were trying to do a quiz together, but Linda just could not wait. She kept sighing and making noises, which made Bill very frustrated. + +"Linda, could you please be more patient?" Bill said. + +"No! It's so slow!" Linda replied as she shrugged. + +Bill shook his head and looked away. Linda was getting impatient again and could not wait for the quiz to finish. She made sounds of frustration and looked around the room. + +Suddenly, Bill had an idea. + +"Linda, why don't we do something else to pass the time? We could play some games or do some drawing?" + +Linda thought for a moment and then shrugged. She was still a little impatient, but the idea of doing something else sounded better than just sitting and waiting. + +So Bill and Linda decided to do something else while they waited for the quiz to end. They played some games, drew some pictures and laughed together. And soon Linda was no longer so impatient! +Red was feeling cross. He had gone to the market to buy some delicious apples, but he couldnot find any. He walked out of the market ready to go home and then he saw a tree in a garden. Red peeked over the fence, and there were a stack of apples waiting to be picked! Red had almost reached in to grab one when he heard a voice. + +“What do you think you’re doing?â€, the voice said coldly. + +Red turned to see an old woman standing behind him. He nearly jumped out of his skin! Red tried to explain himself, but the woman just shook her head. + +“Those apples aren't for you. Unless you can answer me one question - what’s the best way to welcome a stranger?†+ +Red thought hard, then shouted out “Be kind!â€. +The woman's face softened, and she said “That is the right answer. You can have one apple, but I expect you to share it with your friends - we must all be kind to each other.†+ +Red thanked the woman and with one quick movement, he plucked an apple off the tree. It was juicy and delicious! Red turned to say goodbye to the woman, but she had already disappeared. Red tucked the apple safely in his pocket and he went on his merry way, feeling much happier after his unexpected welcome. +Once upon a time there lived a big surprise. It lived in a long strip that went up and down. Every day, it waited for something to happen. + +But one day, the big surprise made a big noise. The strip got wiggly and started to move. Something was pushing it. That something was big! + +The big surprise was scared. But it soon realized that the big thing pushing the strip was a friendly giant. The giant gave the big surprise a big smile and said hello. + +The surprise was so happy! The giant was taking it on a big adventure. Every day, the surprise and the giant went to a new place. The surprise had never seen so many big things. + +It was the best surprise ever! +Once upon a time there was a bald man who lived in the universe. He was very lonely, so he poked all around to try to find a friend. He poked around the stars and the planets, but he didn't find anyone. + +Suddenly he heard a noise. He poked around a nearby asteroid and saw a tiny creature. He had never seen anything like it before. + +The man said, "hello little one, who are you?" The creature said, "I'm a star, who are you?" The man said, "I'm just a lonely bald man looking for a friend." + +The star said, "I can be your friend! I'm here with you in the universe so we can explore together." The bald man was so happy. From then on, the two were together, poking around the universe and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was only three but she was so brave. Today, she was going for a walk in the park, and she brought her hook with her. + +As Mia walked in the park, she noticed a big tree. On the tree, there was a big hook. Mia was excited. She walked up to the tree and stopped. She reached out to take the hook but it was too high. + +Mia started to cry and a big bird flew down from the sky. The bird said to Mia, “Don't worry, I can help you. Just take a look at that healthy apple in your hand.†+ +Mia looked at the apple, and then she smiled. She took the apple and threw it up at the hook. The apple got stuck on the hook and Mia was able to get it down. + +Mia was very happy. She thanked the bird and waved him goodbye. Then she started walking home with her new hook, feeling happy and very healthy! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. It was Little Bear and Frog. They were very good pals. + +One day, Little Bear said to Frog, "Let's go and find something to grow in my garden!" Frog said, "Yes!" + +They looked around in the garden and found some soil. They put the soil in a pot and put a seed in it. Frog said, "Let's water it!" + +They watered it every day. After a few days, the seed started to grow. A flower sprouted out! They both smiled. + +Little Bear said, "This is a great thing!" Frog said, "It's so glad!" Little Bear nodded and said, "Yes indeed! Our flower makes us very glad!" + +They both hugged each other happily. From then on, they took care of their flower together. +Once upon a time there was a family with a pet. The pet was a big, cuddly bear. Every day the family would give the bear lots of hugs and snuggles. + +One day the family decided to take their pet for a walk outside. The pet was so excited that it held its leash really tight. The family enjoyed walking their pet around the neighborhood. + +At the end of the walk, the family decided to let their pet off the leash and release it into the garden. The pet was so happy and ran around in circles, enjoying its freedom. + +For the rest of the day, the family watched their pet having fun in the garden. They were so glad to have given their pet a few moments of freedom. +Once there was a pale boy called Joe. Joe really wanted some ice cream, so he asked his mummy for some. Mummy told him she had some cream in the fridge, so Joe went to look. He found a big pot of cream and was so excited! He showed it to his mummy and asked if he could have some. Mummy said he could, so Joe took a big bowl full of cream and ate it all up, grinning from ear to ear! + +But then, Joe started to feel very sleepy. He started to feel more and more tired and soon he fell into a deep sleep. Mummy shook him but he wouldn't wake up! Mummy was very worried, so she called the doctor. The doctor looked at Joe and told mummy that she had not recommended the cream for Joe to eat - it was a special kind of sleeping cream! + +Mummy was very sad and Joe never woke up again. Although Joe had a bad ending, mummy was happy that the doctor had given the best advice - they had recommended to mummy not to give Joe the cream. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He loved to build things and he wanted to build something really special. He had a goal, something special he wanted to make. + +He collected some yellow blocks from his toy box and carefully arranged them on the floor. He started to stack them up, making them higher and higher. + +Soon he had built something really cool - a yellow tower! He stood back and smiled, proud of what he had made. + +The tower was really high and it made him feel proud. He had achieved his goal! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. He liked to swim in the lake behind his house. Every morning he would get dressed and walk over to the lake. + +One day, as he was swimming, he saw something in the water. He reached out his hand to get it. It was a small toy boat. He wanted to take it with him, so he swam towards the shore. + +But as he reached for it, a big fish grabbed his hand and pulled him underwater. He tried and tried to break free, but he couldn't. + +Unfortunately, the elderly man never swam in the lake again. +One day, Mama said to Tommy, "It's time to clean your room." +"OK, Mama," he said. + +Tommy knew it was very important to keep his room clean. He put all his toys away and tidied up the mess. He wiped all the dust off the windows and shoved the bed back against the wall. + +When he had finished, he felt satisfied. His room was clean. He knew that his Mama would be pleased. + +Mama checked and she was happy. "Great job, Tommy! You did a very good job cleaning your room." + +Tommy smiled. He was proud that he had followed Mama's will and cleaned his room. +One hot day, two friends, Max and Mandy, were playing in the park. Suddenly, a hunter appeared and Max began to get scared. + +"Don't worry, Max," said Mandy. "He's only here to clean the park." + +Max looked at the hunter. He nodded and said, "Oh, okay." + +The hunter smiled and started cleaning. He swept up all the leaves, and raked up all the sticks. He even cleaned up Max and Mandy's toys, so they would have a nice, clean place to play. + +The hunter finished quickly. Max thanked him and the hunter waved goodbye. + +Max and Mandy ran back and forth, laughing and smiling. They had finally gotten the clean park they wanted. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls who liked to play together. Today, they wanted to go to the park. It was a cool day, perfect for playing. So off they went. + +At the park, the girls enjoyed playing on the swings and the slides. But their favorite thing to do was to play with the beans. They had so much fun picking them up and putting them in piles. + +Suddenly, one of the little girls saw something exciting. It was a butterfly! She wanted to follow it and she asked her friend if she could go. Her friend said okay and the little girl smiled. + +The little girl followed the butterfly until it flew away. When she came back, her friend was gone. She had left to go home. + +The little girl was sad at first, but then she realized that she still had fun. She smiled and went home too. It had been a cool day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Sam. He was walking home from school when he heard a strange sound. It was a loud ‘drop.’ He stopped and looked around to see where it had come from. Suddenly, he noticed a rude man walking close to him. The man had dropped something on the floor. Sam looked closer and saw that it was a sweet. He wanted the sweet, so he ran to the man and asked if he could have it. The man shouted 'no!' in a loud and rude voice. Sam was very sad. He started to cry and dropped his satchel on the ground. Then he ran away. The sound of Sam's satchel dropping echoed in the air. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue boat. It was a very special boat because it could sail on its own. One day, the boat was in the middle of the sea when it noticed a big mattress floating in the water. The boat sailed closer to the mattress and decided to take it for a ride. The mattress was so big that the boat almost sank. + +The boat was scared, but then it remembered something it had heard before; 'It takes two to sail'. The boat knew that it needed help from something else to carry the mattress. So the boat called out to a friendly white seagull and asked it to help carry the mattress. + +The seagull was glad to help and together they sailed safely to the shore. The boat learned an important lesson that day; if you want to do something, you have to ask for help! +Once there was a little girl who loved to dance. She was always doing pirouettes and leaps around the living room. + +One day, she saw a thing that looked dead on the floor. She was curious and knelt down to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, the thing started to move and it began to dance! It spun around the room and the little girl was filled with joy! She couldn't stop laughing with delight as she watched the thing dance. + +When the dance was over, the girl wished it good-bye and thanked it for the dance. She thought she would never forget the special moment and she treasured it in her heart forever. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old, but she already knew how to do many things. One day, Jane decided to take a walk outside. + +She had a saw in her hand and was smiling brightly. As she was walking, Jane saw a big sign. It was bright and colourful. + +"What is that sign?" asked Jane. + +Her mummy smiled and said, "It's a normal sign. It tells people what to do." + +Jane was curious and approached the sign. She began to wonder how the sign worked. She took her saw and started to sign it. + +When she was finished, the sign was covered in small letters! Jane was so proud she had made the sign. She knew she could do anything if she tried hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous lady. She had some friends over to her house one day. They were all sitting around the table, drinking hot tea. + +The lady said to the group, "What would you like to drink?" + +One of her friends smiled and said, "I would like some water, please." + +The lady replied, "Of course!" She went and got a big glass of water and put it down in front of her friend. + +Then her other friend said, "I would like some juice too, please." + +The lady laughed and said, "Of course! I'll get you some juice." She went off and got a big jug of juice and poured a glassful for her friend. + +Everyone was happy with their enormous drinks. They all said thanks to the lady and sipped their drinks. Everyone enjoyed their special evening together. +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. She saw a big tree and wanted to touch it. The girl walked under the tree and stood in front of it. She reached up and touched the smooth bark. Suddenly, the tree started talking to her. + +“What are you doing?†asked the tree. + +The girl was surprised but she answered, “I wanted to touch you.†+ +The tree replied, “You should have been quiet and not bothered me. I am tired and need my rest.†+ +The little girl realized she had been too loud. She said sorry and quietly walked away. + +The little girl learned an important lesson that day. Being too loud can disturb other living things and make them feel bad. The next time she wanted to touch a tree, she was careful to be gentle and quiet. +Once upon a time there was a quiet monkey named Sammy. He lived in a jungle full of noise and commotion. Every day Sammy would hear the animals laughing and playing. But Sammy was not like the other monkeys. He was quiet and kept to himself. + +One day, Sammy heard something strange and different. The animals in the jungle were not making any noise. All was quiet. Sammy decided to explore and find out what was happening. He slowly walked through the jungle until he saw a tall tree. + +As Sammy came closer to the tree, he saw a monkey crying. Fear and sadness filled the jungle. Sammy knew something was wrong. He knew he had to help. He climbed up the tree and slowly whispered comforting words to the monkey. + +After a few moments, the monkey stopped crying. The jungle was quiet. Sammy had put a smile on the monkey's face despite his sadness. But as the days went on, sadness came back to Sammy's friend. He began to weep again. Sammy knew he had to help again and make his friend happy. + +So, Sammy went back to the same tree every day and comforted his friend until one day he made the monkey laugh and happy. His friend's sadness was gone and the jungle was full of joy and happiness. Sammy had seen the power of friendship and he was glad he took the time to help. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy and his little girl. They both loved to cook in the kitchen. Daddy was very good at making tasty treats, and the little girl loved them very much. + +One day, daddy said he was going to make something special. He said it would be the most tasty thing ever. The little girl was excited, but when she asked what it was, he wouldn't tell her. She kept asking him, but he just said she'd have to wait and see. + +The little girl kept watch in the kitchen all day. Finally, daddy took a tray from the oven and placed it on the counter. But when the girl moved closer to take a peek, daddy said "No! You must wait." + +The girl was very curious. She wanted a peek so badly. So, when daddy wasn't looking, she sneaked a peek at the yummy treat. She didn't realize Daddy was coming back, and before she knew it he had caught her. + +Daddy was so disappointed. But he said, "It's okay, sweetheart. You can have some of the treat if you finish your chores first." + +The little girl was so excited. She did her chores quickly and when Daddy said she could have some, it was the most tasty thing she ever tasted. She smiled as she ate and knew one thing for sure: next time, Daddy was going to be the +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Benny and Carol. Benny and Carol were always doing fun things together, like playing with their toys and having ice cream. Today was special because Benny had a present for Carol. + +Benny smiled and said, "Open it up! It's for you!" Carol opened the present carefully and what she saw made her smile the biggest smile ever. Inside was a new pen and notebook! + +"A pen and notebook!" Carol said. "I can write down all of our dreams! Thank you Benny!" Benny was so happy to see Carol so excited. + +"Now let's go have some ice cream to celebrate," Benny said and took Carol's hand. They walked to the ice cream store and enjoyed some delicious ice cream sundaes. + +When they were done, Benny reminded Carol to be careful when writing with her new pen. "Yes," Carol said, "I will be very careful, Benny." +One day, two kids were playing in the park when they suddenly saw a newspaper rolling around in the grass. They ran to it and one of them picked it up. + +The other kid asked, "Where did that newspaper come from?" + +The first kid replied, "I don't know, it's unknown." + +They continued looking around and saw a bird flying above them with a piece of string in it's beak. The string had a piece of paper attached to it. + +The first kid said, "Look the bird has something." + +The second kid replied, "Let's watch and see what it does." + +The bird flew up to a tall tree and released the piece of paper. It started to flutter in the wind until it landed near them. They reached out and grabbed it, it was the same newspaper! + +The kids looked at each other in surprise and one said, "The bird must have found it and brought it here!" + +They were so excited to figure out the mystery and decided to go and show their parents the newspaper. + +It was an unknown trick, but the kids had released the secret of the newspaper from the bird. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Josh. He was a brave little boy who liked to explore and have adventures. One day he decided to explore the woods near his home. As he was walking, he suddenly noticed something strange. He saw a tall, dark figure standing in the shadows of the trees. Josh suddenly felt very fearful and he froze in his tracks. + +The figure slowly stepped out of the shadows and said, “Why are you so scared, little boy? I mean you no harm.†+ +Josh gulped and took a step forward. “Who are you?†he asked in a trembling voice. + +The figure smiled and said, “I am the spirit of bravery. I wanted to meet you, as I can sense that you're a very brave boy for coming this far.†+ +Josh felt relieved and said, “Yes, I can be brave.†+ +The spirit of bravery smiled and said, “The bravest thing you can do is not to be unafraid of things, but to be brave enough to face your fears.†+ +Josh smiled and said, “Thanks. I’m not as afraid now.†+ +The spirit of bravery nodded. “I am glad I could help. Now run along and be brave!†+ +And so Josh ran off home, feeling much braver than before +Once upon a time there was a little boy, Harry, who loved to jog. Whenever he had the chance, he'd go and jog around the block. All his friends and family were amazed by his enthusiasm and stamina. Even his grandparents could not keep up with him! + +One day Harry became very sick, and had to go to the hospital. While he was there, he noticed some children who were feeling very sad and sitting alone in their beds. He asked them why they were so sad and they told him that they weren't able to go outside and play. That's when it hit Harry - he was very lucky he was able to run and have lots of fun with his friends and family. + +Realising that he should not be so spoiled, Harry decided to do something special for the other children in the hospital. He gathered his friends and family together and organised a jog around the hospital grounds. All the children were very excited - some of them had never seen such fun activities before! When everyone was done running, they rested together and shared some drinks and snacks. + +At the end of the day, Harry hugged all the children and promised them that he would be back soon to jog with them again! By the time he returned home, his grandparents saw how much he had grown and learned from this experience. + +The moral of the story is: We are lucky for the things we have, and we should not take them for granted. +Once, there were twin brothers who wanted to reach the stars. They looked up at the sky, and it was gloomy. But they knew that if one works hard enough, anything can be achieved. + +So the twins set off on their journey. They ran and ran until they reached the top of a tall hill. From there, they could see the stars twinkling in the night sky. + +The brothers smiled, happy that they had reached so far. Then, they climbed to the top of the hill, and jumped as high as they could. It felt like they were reaching for the stars. + +Each night, the boys kept jumping and trying to reach the stars. And finally, one night, they did it! The boys were so overjoyed they hugged each other and cheered. + +From that day on, whenever it was a gloomy day, the twins would look up and remember their journey. They knew that if they could reach the stars, anything was possible. +There once was a little girl named Anna. She was 3 years old and loved to wear her red dress. Every morning, she would put on her dress and dance around the room. Anna was so happy in her dress! + +One day, Anna was playing in the garden when she slipped and fell over in the mud. Her beautiful red dress was now covered in brown dirt. Anna felt very sad. + +Mum came to help her. She grabbed a cloth and ran it over Anna's dress, making it clean and red again. Anna smiled as she felt the rub of the cloth against her dress. + +Anna went back inside and put on her red dress. She danced around the room and felt very happy in her dress again. +Mia was three years old and she was at the park with her mum. She saw a road close to the park, it was a new road. She was so excited and she started running towards it. + +Mia: "Mummy, mummy, I want to see the new road!" + +Mum: "Ok Mia, let's go, but be careful." + +Mia and her mum carefully made their way to the road. When they got closer, Mia saw something she didn't expect. + +Mia: "Mummy, what are those people doing?" + +Mum: "They're spraying something on the road, it makes the road smoother." + +Mia thought it looked like fun and she wanted to join in. + +Mia: "Mummy, can I spray too?" + +Mum: "No sweetheart, you can watch though." + +Mia watched the people spraying the road and she learnt something new. She thought the new road looked very nice. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and she wanted to have something to eat. She went to the kitchen and looked in the cupboard. She saw three different jars. One had a red sauce, one had a yellow sauce and one had a green sauce. She tasted each one and thought about which one to choose. + +The red sauce was zesty and tangy. The yellow sauce was thick and creamy. The green sauce was smooth and mellow. But she could not decide which one to choose. + +After trying them all, she decided to mix all of the sauces together. When she was finished, the sauce was really delicious! She decided that this was the one she wanted to have for her dinner. + +So she put a spoonful of the delicious sauce on her plate. She ate it all up and was very happy with the choice she had made. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She was playing with a big pair of scissors. Her mom saw her and said, "What are you doing?" + +The small girl replied, "I'm going to cut a story!" + +Her mom said, "That's great, be sure to be careful!" + +The small girl took the scissors and began to cut. She carefully snipped and snipped until she made a small paper with a story on it. + +The little girl's mom said, "Let me see what you've made!" + +The small girl smiled and proudly presented the paper to her mom. On the paper was a beautiful story. + +The little girl's mom read the story out loud. It was a story about a small girl who had the courage to make something special out of the most ordinary things. +Once upon a time, there was a two friends named Billy and Sarah. Sarah liked to drink yummy things like juice and milkshakes while Billy liked to drink a special missile. + +One day, they decided to go the store and get a missile for Billy. When they arrived at the store, Sarah saw a different missile and said, "Ooh, Billy, can we get this one?" Billy was so excited that he said yes before thinking. + +When they got back home, Billy opened the package. But his missiles had gone bad. They were spoiled. Billy started to cry, sad that his missile was ruined. + +Still, Sarah wanted Billy to cheer up, so she said, “Let’s go get a milkshake and forget about it.†But Billy wouldn’t listen and cried even harder. + +Since Sarah couldn't convince Billy to feel better, they went home with nothing but sadness. The end. +Once there was a little girl called Mary. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Mary decided to go for a walk. She found an unusual path which she had never seen before. She decided to follow it and see where it would lead her. + +The path went up and down a hill for a very long time. Mary kept walking and walking. Finally, she arrived at a big tree with two big apples sitting on it. +Mary was so excited. She couldn't believe how lucky she was. + +She decided to spend some time there. She sat on the ground and looked up at the sky. She was singing and talking to the tree. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. + +"Who are you?" it said. + +Mary was so surprised. She quickly turned around and saw a big green frog looking at her. + +"Oh, hi!" she said. "My name is Mary. What's your name?" + +The frog said his name was Tad. They spent the rest of the day talking and having fun. Mary had a great time with her unusual new friend. +Once upon a time there was a pig. He was so perfect! Every day he ran and played in the sun. + +One day, he heard a loud noise - boom! He saw a man with a strange long stick, pointing it right at him. The man said "Don't move or I'll shoot!" + +The pig was scared and stopped running. The man was very happy and said "That was perfect! I got you!" + +Suddenly, the man fired his stick and the pig flew up into the air! But it was only a balloon. The man was having fun with the pig. They played together for the rest of the day. +Jesse was so excited when Dad showed him the motorcycle. It was red and shiny, and it made a loud noise. Jesse wanted to ride it! He put on his helmet and sat on the motorcycle. Dad said, "Be careful!" Jesse smiled and zoomed away. + +He stopped at the park to show his friends. He told them he had a motorcycle and said, "Watch this!" Jesse zoomed around the park twice, going faster and faster. + +But then something stupid happened. He pressed the wrong button and the motorcycle stopped suddenly. Jesse fell off and scraped his knee. He was sad and scared, but Dad came and helped him. + +Now Jesse knows not to go too fast, and to be careful when he is riding his motorcycle. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had the best secret hideaway. In the hideaway the girl would create wonderful things, from furniture to toys and even her own tiny dolls. + +One day a bully came along who saw the hideaway and all the things she had created. The bully felt jealous and started to tease the girl about her things. She felt embarrassed but still refused to leave her hideaway. + +The bully kept teasing and eventually the girl decided to take a stand and asked the bully to leave. But the bully refused and laughed at her. Suddenly the girl had an idea. As fast as she could, she created an exit for the hideaway and before the bully could do anything, she ran out! + +The girl ran away happy and proud that she had found a way to make the bully leave. She had saved her secret hideaway and the things she had created. +One day, a family went on a picnic. The little boy saw something he had never seen before. It was unknown to him. He asked his dad, "What is that?" His dad said, "That's a car." + +The boy was curious and wanted to know more. His dad said that the car had to be polished. He carefully showed the little boy how to polish the car. The little boy watched carefully and then asked if he could try. + +The dad was a bit nervous, but he said yes. The little boy grabbed the polishing cloth and started to shine the car. He worked hard and eventually the car was sparkling and looked brand new. He was very proud of what he had accomplished. + +The dad was so proud and gave the little boy a big hug. They went home, but the little boy knew that he had made a car shine on his very own picnic. +Mommy wanted to buy something nice. She took Jimmy to the subway. But when they got there, it was very disgusting. There was garbage all over and it smelled bad too. Mommy said,"We will not buy anything here. Let's go somewhere else." So they left and went somewhere nice to buy a treat. They bought ice cream and both had a yummy treat! They were very happy and Jimmy was excited to go home. +Once upon a time there was an ancient tree that stood proudly in the forest. As the days and years passed, many birds and animals made their home in and around the tree. + +One warm summer day, a little bird called Jake sat in the branches of the tree. He felt so safe and peaceful there. + +Suddenly, Jake heard a gentle whisper coming from the roots of the tree. He was curious and tilted his head to get a closer look. But there was nothing to be seen. + +He listened again and this time he heard, "Never forget the important things in life. Spend time with those who make you happy and who help you grow". + +Jake smiled and whispered back, "I understand". And then he flew away with a happier heart. + +The moral of the story is that we should never forget the things in life that make us happy, such as connecting with nature, spending time with people we love, and learning new things. +Little Bella was so excited that it was a sunny day. She raced to the park with her best teddy bear. As soon as she was there, she ran to the swings. She had her teddy bear take a seat on one of the swings. "This swing is enormous!", said Bella. After a few minutes of swinging, Bella's stomach started to rumble. She knew that she was getting hungry. + +So she ran to the snack stand and asked for her favorite food: broccoli. She paid for it and held the enormous broccoli in both hands as she took it back to the swings. On the way there, Bella started talking to her teddy bear. "This broccoli looks so yummy!", she said. "Let's eat it while we swing!". After they both finished eating the delicious snack, they continued to swing until the sun began to set. + +Little Bella smiled. She had the best day ever with her teddy bear. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was sad because she couldn't find her teaspoon. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She asked her mom, but her mom said she didn't know where it was. Sarah used her imagination and started to guess where it was. + +First, she guessed that it was in the kitchen cupboard. But it wasn't there. Then she guessed it was in the living room on the sofa. But it wasn't there either. + +Sarah was getting more and more sad as she couldn't find her teaspoon. Then suddenly she realised that she had left it in the garden! + +Sarah was so happy to find her teaspoon. She hugged it and smiled. She was no longer sad! +Once upon a time there was a miserable old car. It couldn't move very fast, and it made lots of strange noises. The car was so sad because it wasn't getting any help. + +One day, a kind boy was walking past. He heard the car and said “I can help you!†He went to his house and grabbed a can of oil. Then he walked back to the car. + +The boy opened the car's hood, and carefully poured the oil in. Then he said to the car, “I'm happy to help. Now you should feel better.†+ +The car was so pleased. Its motor whirred with delight! From then on it felt much less miserable and was able to get around like it was brand new. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a bunny who lived in a cozy hole in the ground. The bunny liked to play in the meadow, but it was never a comfortable place to rest. + +One day, the bunny felt the wind on its fur. The wind was strong and cool. The bunny hopped and jumped, playing in the wind. + +Suddenly, the wind was filled with beautiful smells. The smells were like the ones from the nearby garden. The bunny hopped over to the garden and followed the smells. + +When the bunny hopped into the garden, something amazing happened. There was a big, comfy chair waiting for the bunny! The bunny hopped in and it was perfect. It was so soft and the wind lulled the bunny to sleep. + +The bunny yielded to the wind, and it was so comfortable that the bunny fell asleep in the garden chair. From then on, the bunny always went back in the garden, to yield to the wind and be comforted by the soft chair. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was feeling very curious and decided to take her rake and go exploring in the garden. She looked around and peeked under some leaves but she couldn't find anything interesting. + +The little girl continued her search, walking deeper and deeper into the garden. Suddenly, she noticed something strange. It was cold and had the shape of a rake. She went closer and realized it was made of ice! She decided to peek inside, to see what it was hiding, and discovered a tiny fairy! + +The fairy said, "Hello! What are you doing here?" + +The little girl was so excited, she exclaimed, "I'm looking for something new! I just found your icy rake!" + +The fairy giggled and said, "That's my home! I'm too cold to stay out for long, so I built an icy house." + +The little girl and the fairy became very good friends and the little girl went to play in the fairy's garden every day. She loved to peek inside her magical icy rake. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy dragon. He had bright blue eyes, shiny scales and a long tail. The dragon wanted to have some fun, so he decided to paint. He mixed all the colors together to make one big pile of paint. + +Then, he spread the paint over his wings so he looked super fancy. He even painted stripes and spots on his tail. When he was finished, he stepped back and admired his work. + +He curled up and closed his eyes, pleased with his fancy painting. He was so happy that he could imagine himself flying through the sky, spreading the beautiful colors all around. + +The dragon opened his eyes and smiled. He was pleased that he was so fancy, and he was sure everyone would love his new look. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She wanted to borrow a sock from her friend. So she asked her friend if she could borrow a clean sock. Her friend said yes and gave her a nice clean sock. + +Jane was very happy to have the sock and she went home. She put her sock on her foot and walked outside. When she was playing, her sock got very dirty. No matter what she did, the dirt wouldn't come off. + +Jane started to cry. She had to give the sock back to her friend but it was no longer clean. Her friend was disappointed and said she couldn't borrow from her again. Jane was sad and went back home. + +Jane learnt an important lesson: don't borrow something if you take not take care of it! +Once upon a time, there was a slow snail. He liked to take it slow, and usually stayed close to his home. One day, he noticed a grocery store not far away he had been meaning to visit. He decided to finally go, and was very excited. But when he arrived, he noticed something. The store was not owned by the snail, but by a family of hedgehogs. The snail was sad, as he knew every creature should own their own grocery. + +The next day, the snail set out to explore and see if he could find a place to own. After a long search, he finally stumbled upon a grocery of his own. He was so happy he decided to decorate the store with pebbles and colourful rocks. + +The moral of the story is that everyone should own their own grocery, no matter how slow they are. With determination, hard work and some luck, anyone can make their dreams come true. +Once upon a time there was a family who went on a safari. They were all very excited as they had never been on a safari before. + +The animals on the safari were amazing and the family laughed when they saw them. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. + +The family was having a great time until a lion suddenly came out of nowhere. It was so big and fierce and it made them feel very scared and uncomfortable. + +The lion started to chase them. The family ran as fast as they could but the lion was too fast. The lion roared loudly and the family all screamed. + +In the end, the lion managed to catch one of the family members and laughed as they ate them. It was a very sad ending. +Once upon a time there were two friends Bob and Joe. They wanted to watch a movie. So, they went out to look for a place to watch it. + +Bob said, "Let's go to the movie theater. It's high!" + +Joe said, "Let's do it!" + +When they arrived at the movie theater, they were so excited. The movie was so much fun! They laughed and cheered throughout the movie. + +After the movie, Bob said, "That was a great movie! Let's go back again next week!" + +Joe said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +They had such a great time at the movie theater that they decided to come back every week. They always looked forward to watching movies together. +Once there was a squirrel who was very cheerful. He liked to play in the sun and eat all the nice things in the garden. He had a cozy nest in the tree and a comfy bed. One day, he heard noises coming from the garden. He hopped over to see what was going on. He saw a group of big people digging and chopping in the garden. They had chopped down his tree and some other trees too. He was so scared that he had to run away to find a new home. He had to leave his cozy nest and his comfy bed. He felt so sad and scared. He had lost his home. He was all alone now. +Once upon a time there was a wild sport. It was a very special game, like no other in the world! + +Everyone wanted to play it, and it was always so much fun. The children ran and laughed, and cheered each other on. + +One day, a little girl asked her parents to play the wild sport. Her parents said yes, but only if she said please. So the little girl quickly said please, and her parents said yes! + +They all went outside and the little girl started playing. It was very difficult, but she kept trying until she could do it. Everyone was so proud of her, and she was so proud of herself. + +In the end, her wild sport was a huge success. She could play it better than anyone else, and she was always so happy when she played it. From that day on, she always asked to play the wild sport, and her family was always happy to please. +Once upon a time there was a bossy girl called Lucy. She always told her friends what to do and was very bossy. One day, Lucy went to the park with her friends. They saw a big bookcase and wanted to explore it. + +Suddenly, Lucy had a bright idea. She told her friends to stand back and then she took out a catapult from her pocket! She loaded it with a little stone and shot it at the bookcase. + +The stone flew through the air and hit the bookcase. It made a big bang and the bookcase moved! To everyone's surprise, it opened its doors and all sorts of surprises came out. + +Little Lucy was very happy and she shared the surprises with all her friends. From that day onwards, her friends stopped thinking of her as bossy and they all enjoyed playing together. +Once there was a gifted octopus. His name was Alfred and he was very special. Everyone said he was the smartest octopus they had ever seen. + +Alfred was so smart that lots of other octopuses asked him for advice. One day he was asked to recommend a good place to find food. Alfred thought for a while, then he told them about a secret spot to find the best food. + +The other octopuses were so happy. They prepared a party and invited Alfred to celebrate. All the octopuses wanted to thank Alfred for suggesting the secret spot. + +The octopuses were so grateful for Alfred’s recommendation. They gave him lots of delicious treats. Everyone said that Alfred was the best octopus around. Alfred was so happy that he squealed in delight! +Once upon a time there was a mighty warrior. He looked at the plate in front of him. He knew he must try to do the impossible. The plate was filled with many tasty treats and the warrior wanted to eat them all. + +He began to try with all his might. He quickly devoured the first bite. He couldn't believe how delicious it was! But the plate was so big and he was feeling quite full. + +The warrior said to himself, "I must try my hardest to eat this plate!" He took two more mighty bites and the plate slowly started to shrink. + +The warrior kept eating and he eventually finished the plate, feeling proud of his achievement. He smiled and thought to himself, "I did it!" +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very gifted. She was packing her radio with some of her favorite things. She wanted to bring it on a special trip. She packed her radio full of her favorite music and books. + +The girl had so much fun listening to her radio on the trip. She sang and danced to all the songs it played for her. Everywhere she went, her friends were amazed to see how gifted she was. + +When it was time to go home, the girl carefully packed her radio back into the suitcase. It was still full of her favorite music and books. Even though she was sad to leave, she was happy to know that her radio was safely packed away. She was sure she would listen to her music and books all the way home. +John was so eager to go on holiday to a new country that he woke up very early. Little did he know that his day would surprise him! +John heard a loud ring coming from the kitchen. He quickly ran to it. He found his mother speaking on the phone. She looked up, saw John and said “John, it's a special phone call! We are going on a holiday to a new country tomorrow!†John was delighted! +The next day, the family was up and ready to leave early. As they went to the airport, John heard the same loud ring. This time, it was the airport staff welcoming them. John was so excited that he ran to the gate to board the flight. He was eager to explore the new country. +When the plane landed, John was so eager that he shouted for joy. He couldn't wait to start exploring! +Once upon a time, there was a big ball. Everyone wanted to collect it, but few succeeded. + +One day, a brave boy named Tom decided he would try to collect it. He was very excited and wanted to show everyone that he could do it. + +Tom worked very hard and tried his best. Finally, he reached the big ball. He grabbed it with all his might and held it tight. Everyone cheered and yelled, "He did it! He collected the big ball!" + +Tom was so happy. He felt like he had achieved a huge success. + +From that day on, Tom was so proud and tried to collect more big things. He was determined to be the best he could be. +Johnny was playing in the garden with his ball. He was so proud of his ball and kept throwing it up high in the air and then catching it. Suddenly, it dropped onto the grass and he couldn't find it! He started to cry. + +His mum came to give him a hug and asked Johnny what was wrong. Johnny explained that his ball had dropped and he was sad. His mum dried his tears and suggested that it was time for some math - and then they could look for the ball. + +Johnny was a bit unsure about doing math, but his mum soon showed him how it was fun. They counted the leaves on the tree and the stones on the garden path. Johnny felt proud when he got the answers right. + +Just as they had finished their math, Johnny spotted his ball under the bushes. His mum helped him retrieve it and his face lit up with joy. Johnny hugged his mum and thanked her for helping him find his ball, and showing him that math can be fun. +Once upon a time there were two sailors who lived together on a small boat. One sailor had a lot of shiny things such as jewellery, a gold necklace and even a pearl ring. The other sailor was very jealous of his friend and his treasures. + +One day, when the sailors were out on their boat, a strong wind began to rise and the waves grew bigger and bigger. The jealous sailor was excited. He thought that maybe the wind and waves would take away the shiny things and he'd be able to get them. + +But the wind just blew harder and the waves got wilder. The jealous sailor started to worry that the boat and his friend would sink. He realized that it's not okay to be jealous of others. The more important thing was to work together to make sure everyone was safe and their boat returned to shore safely. + +The jealous sailor decided to help his friend and they both worked together to rise the boat and sail safely back to shore. + +The moral of the story is: it is important to care for other people and help your friends, instead of being jealous of what they have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to perform. She loved to sing and dance, and could perform all kinds of funny things. + +One day, Sarah was getting ready for a performance. She put on her favorite dress, and her mom gave her a special patch to wear on her dress. It was a beautiful patch with a sparkly star on it. + +When Sarah was ready, she stepped onstage and began to perform. She danced around and sang her favorite song. Everyone smiled and clapped, they were having so much fun. + +After she finished the performance, Sarah looked down and noticed the special patch on her dress was now missing. "Oh no!" she said. But then, Sarah saw her mom had given her another patch to wear. It was a blue patch with yellow stars. "Look, now I have two patches," Sarah said, and everyone laughed. +Once there was a little girl who liked to take walks. One day she went out to explore the big world and saw a porch. She was curious, so she walked up the steps and knocked on the door. When an old lady opened the door, the little girl said, "Hello, I was guessing you might like some help." + +The old lady smiled and invited the little girl in. In the old lady's house, everything was very dull. The colours were faded, the furniture was old and dusty and the windows were quite dirty. So the little girl decided to clean up the porch. + +The old lady watched and was very happy, so she rewarded the little girl with some delicious cookies. The little girl was very excited and thanked the old lady. + +The moral of this story is to always be kind and helpful, and see how rewarding it can be! +One day, it was very windy. Daisy, a little girl, and her family were living near the beach. Daisy looked out the window and said, "Mama, what's that big, noisy wind?" Her mama said, "That's a hurricane, Daisy. It's a big storm." + +Daisy and her family hung their blankets over the windows to protect them from the wind and rain. They moved the furniture away from the windows and Daisy watched as the hurricane blew outside. + +Daisy looked at a little tree planted outside and said, "Look Mama, the tree is hanging!" She pointed to the tree swaying in the wind and her mama said, "It looks like the hurricane is playing with it." Daisy laughed. + +The hurricane eventually passed and Daisy looked outside. The little tree was still standing, a little bent, but undamaged. Daisy smiled and said, "I'm glad the little tree didn't fall." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy had a very special friend. It was a red bee! Lucy loved to play with her bee friend and the bee loved to buzz around with her. + +One day, when Lucy and her bee friend were playing in the garden, the bee stopped buzzing and flew away. Lucy was sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was the bee! It said "Do not cry, Lucy. I promise to come back soon". Lucy was happy to hear that and she smiled. + +True to its word, the bee came back to Lucy soon. She was overjoyed and the two friends played in the garden the whole day. + +From then on, they always kept their promise to each other. Whenever the bee left, it would always come back and they would play together again. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old, and she loved to explore. One day, Lucy decided to go on an adventure. She went to the garden and saw a beautiful patch of grass with a bright yellow sun shining in the sky. + +“I will lay down and take a nap,†she said to herself. + +So Lucy lay down and was soon fast asleep. Suddenly, Lucy heard someone say, “What a tidy garden!†+ +Startled, Lucy opened her eyes and saw a tall man standing over her. + +“Who are you?†she asked. + +“I’m your guardian angel,†said the man. “I have been watching over you since you were born.†+ +Lucy was amazed. “Do you have any special powers?†she asked. + +“Yes,†said the man. “I can make your garden even more tidy.†+ +“Will you do that?†asked Lucy. + +“Yes,†said the man. He waved his hand and instantly the garden was tidier than before. Lucy smiled. + +“Thank you,†she said. + +The man smiled back and said, “You’re welcome. +Once there was a little girl who lived in a house. She had a pet cat, and every day she liked to feed it. + +The little girl went to the store to buy a special treat for her cat. She bought a big, delicious pastry. It was brown and fluffy, and smelled really good. + +When the little girl arrived home she gave the pastry to her cat. The cat was so excited and ate all of it. His fur was rough as he licked his lips, happy from his special treat. + +The little girl was happy too, and promised to feed her cat a pastry again soon. +Once there was a man named Bob. He was an orange man and he had a pen. Bob loved to fix things, but his pen was broken. + +Bob said to himself, "I need to fix my orange pen." But he didn't know what to do. + +Bob saw a little girl and asked her, "Can you help me fix my pen?" +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you." + +The little girl took the pen and looked at it. She found some sticky tape in her pocket and used it to fix the pen. + +Bob was so happy! He thanked the little girl and said, "You are a clever girl! Thank you for fixing my orange pen." + +The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +Bob went away with his fixed orange pen, happy that he could use it again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Sarah and the other was called John. Sarah liked to do yoga, but John was scared of it. He didn't understand why Sarah liked it so much. + +One day, Sarah told John about a spicy yoga pose that she had learned. But, despite Sarah's encouragements, John was still worried. He was scared of doing the pose, because it seemed too hard. + +But Sarah was determined to help John and told him not to worry. She said that with enough practice, yoga would become easier. + +So, with Sarah's help, John practiced the yoga pose and soon he was able to do it. He was so happy and he thanked Sarah for helping him. + +The moral of the story is that with practice, you can do anything. Even if something seems hard, don't worry and keep practicing! +Once upon a time in a distant land, there was a brave nation of people. One day, a small boy named Jack was walking through the forest when he stumbled on a red object. He picked it up and held it in his hand. + +"What is this?" Jack asked. + +A wise old man appeared from behind a nearby tree. "That is the flag of our nation," he said. "It is a reminder of all of the brave people who live in this land." + +Jack was filled with curiosity. He asked the old man, "What makes this nation so special?" + +The old man smiled and said, "It is special because of the kindness, generosity, and strength of its people. People of all shapes, sizes, and colors live together in peace. That is why the flag is red - to remind us all of the love that our nation has for each other." + +Jack smiled. Then he looked at the flag in his hand and said, "I'll always remember this lesson." + +The old man nodded his head and said, "As will we all." Then he walked away into the forest. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. One day Lucy was looking at picture books she saw an old print. It had a beautiful flower on it. She thought she would like to have a flower like this one. + +She asked her mom "Can I have a flower like this?" Her mom said "No, Lucy. That picture isn't real. It's just a print." + +Lucy was so desperate for a flower like the one in the print that she started to perform a magical spell. She twisted and twirled around, and waved her arms until she began to feel hot. Then suddenly, the print started to move. + +Lucy was surprised. She had never seen something like this before. The print became alive with a beautiful flower inside it. Lucy was so excited, but when she went to reach for the flower, she noticed that it was dead. + +Lucy's mom had warned her not to perform magic spells, but she didn't listen. In the end, all Lucy did was bring a dead flower to life. +Once upon a time, there was a clever mouse who lived in a bakery. Every night, she would find a way to sneak in and get a tasty pastry. + +One night, the mouse was very sad. She saw a big cat peeking through the window. She was scared that the cat wanted to eat her, so she quickly hid behind a sack of flour. + +The mouse was so scared that she couldn't move. Then she saw an intelligent owl flying overhead. It swooped down and grabbed the cat in its talons. The owl flew away, saving the mouse from the cat. + +The mouse was so happy that she thanked the owl. She was about to enjoy the pastry when the owl came back and snatched it away. The mouse was very upset and couldn't save the pastry. The owl flew away with the pastry, leaving the mouse sad. + +The end. +The sun was bright and the birds were singing. Two friends, Jack and Jane, were walking together on the beach. Jane wanted to find something special. + +"Let's go look for a treasure!" said Jane. She looked around and pointed to a giant rock at the edge of the water. + +"Let's go there!" said Jack. + +So they ran to the rock and looked around. Suddenly they heard thunder and they got scared. + +"Don't worry," said Jack, "it's just the sky talking." + +Then, Jack and Jane looked around until they found a chest. They were so excited. + +Jack opened the chest and inside they found a lot of jewels. But then Jane said: + +"This isn't right. Let's find something honest." + +So Jack and Jane looked around until they found a small box. Inside was a secret map. + +"Let's complete the map!" said Jack. + +So they used stones and shells to complete the map and when they finished, they found a secret pathway to a little cave. Inside the cave there was a big surprise - a bag full of coins! + +Jack and Jane had completed the task and were so excited. + +They had found their honest treasure. +Once there was a brave girl named Anna. She liked to explore the world and one day she decided to look for a ghost. She traveled through the woods until she saw a perfect tree. Anna climbed the tree and waited for the ghost. Suddenly, an old ghost came out from behind the tree. Anna was scared, but she didn't give up. She held out her hand and tried to catch the ghost. The ghost zig-zagged through the trees, but Anna kept her eyes on it and finally she caught it! + +Anna was so proud of herself and she couldn't believe it – she had managed to catch a ghost! She ran home with the ghost and showed it to her mom and dad. They were all so happy and excited that Anna had caught a ghost. From that day on, Anna was known as the brave girl who had caught the perfect ghost. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally who loved to play. On days that were nice and sunny, she would go out and run around in her garden. + +One morning, Sally noticed something different outside her window. She saw lots of children going to school—all of them waving goodbye to their parents. She asked her mom, "Is that a class?" Her mom smiled and replied, "Yes, that's a class. Would you like to go too?" + +Sally thought for a moment. She wasn't sure about it—it looked pretty scary. But then, she remembered that she would make lots of new friends and learn lots of new things, so she said yes. + +When she arrived at school, the teacher welcomed her with open arms. She also gave everyone a big hug, but Sally still felt a bit nervous. She heard the other children talking, but it all felt very strange. + +The teacher said, "Let's start our day with some music!" Everyone cheered and the music began. But Sally didn't exactly join in the cheering—she felt a bit bitter inside. + +Just then, the teacher said, "Why don't you come up here and show us a wave, Sally!" + +Sally took a deep breath and walked up to the front of the classroom. She hesitantly raised her hand and waved goodbye to everyone. Everyone joined in, waving goodbye as Sally smiled. After +One day, Steve planted a modest seed. He was excited and supported the plant as it grew. He watered it every morning and gave it sunshine. Soon the plant started to grow tall, reaching for the sky. + +Steve was so proud of the plant that he invited his friends over to visit. They all applauded at how strong and tall the plant had become. It was a vision of beauty with its lush green leaves. + +Steve continued to support the plant, ensuring it was well-taken care of. He always made sure it was watered and never lacked sunshine. With his care, the plant grew even taller and filled the area with its vibrant life. + +The plant was a symbol of Steve’s hard work and modesty. He was thankful to be able to have such an amazing plant that he had supported from a small seed. He would never forget the beauty it had brought to the world. +Billy was a young boy who loved to explore new places. One day, he saw a castle in the distance and he wanted to go inside. He wanted to meet the princess who lived there. + +Billy ran all the way to the big castle and knocked loudly on the door. To his surprise, the princess opened the door! She had long, blonde hair and sparkly, blue eyes. + +The princess was very happy and excited to see Billy. She invited him to come inside for tea. + +Billy was amazed by all the things he saw inside. The princess showed him a special room and he saw a dead frog on the floor. He was scared and he wanted to go home. + +The princess hugged Billy and told him it was okay. She said it was alright to feel scared. She was sad too because the frog was dead. Then, the princess invited Billy to join her for tea again soon. + +Billy smiled and thanked the princess for being so kind to him. Then, he waved goodbye and ran all the way home. He was looking forward to his next visit to the castle. +Once upon a time there was a little baby. He was an infant, and he was very small. Whenever he tried to walk he would stumble, but he kept trying and eventually managed. One day the baby went outside. It was a big, beautiful day and he wanted to explore. + +So the baby took his first big steps away from his house. He was so excited and ran around the garden, messing it up. All of a sudden he stumbled and fell over. He was scared and started crying. + +Just then his mommy came running out of the house. She scooped him up in her arms and hugged him tightly. She kissed his cheek and told him it was okay, and from now on he should be more careful so that he didn’t get too messy or hurt himself. + +The baby smiled and nodded his head, understanding the lesson his mother had taught him. He was relieved that he hadn’t really been hurt and knew to be more careful in the future. He still ran and explored, but he paid more attention so that he wouldn’t have any more big stumbles. +Once there was a little boy who liked to catch lizards. He found a big one near the creek and it looked so intriguing. He put his hands out to catch it and it ran away. He chased after it but it kept getting away. + +Finally, the little boy caught the lizard and he held it in his hands. The lizard was slimy and disgusting. He was so proud of himself. + +The little boy's mom saw him holding the lizard and asked: "Is that a lizard you caught?" The little boy replied, "Yes, I caught it all by myself!" His mom looked disgusted and said, "Drop it now!" + +The little boy reluctantly dropped the lizard and it ran away. He was so disappointed. After that, he never went out to catch lizards again and he was sad for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a giant who lived in the forest. He loved to play games, but he was very lonely. One day he made a huge pedal boat and paddled off to sea looking for adventure. But before he could go too far, the boat suddenly got stuck in the mud! + +The giant was about to give up when his friend the bird flew into the sky and spotted help. The bird flew quickly to the nearest village and asked everyone for help. The villagers came straight away and rescued the giant from the mud with huge muscles and long ropes. + +But the giant still felt sad. He was embarrassed and wanted to continue his journey. Then everyone had an idea. A small girl who lived in the village said she could help him. She brought the biggest wheel she could find, and the giant connected it to the pedal boat. + +The villagers cheered and the huge wheel spun the pedal boat free. The giant was relieved and could now continue his journey. Everyone in the village waved and cheered him on as he sailed away into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jennifer. She was three years old, and she was the bravest girl ever. + +One day, Jennifer was outside playing in the park. She was very excited because she wanted to climb the monkey bars. But when she got there, she was scared and didn't want to climb. + +Then Jennifer's mom came over to her. She bent down on one knee and explained to Jennifer that it is ok to be scared. But if she tried and worked hard, she would get a victory. + +Then Jennifer looked up with a sparkle in her eye. She asked her mom what color a victory was. Her mom smiled and said it was pink. + +Jennifer smiled and started climbing the monkey bars. She worked really hard, and soon she reached the top. She had conquered the monkey bars and gotten a victory! It was pink. +Once there was a silly girl who loved to touch squash. Every day she would go to the market and touch as many as she could find. She loved the feel of the cool, squishy squash to her fingertips. + +One day, the silly girl was so excited to go to the market that she ran ahead of her mom. When she got there, she rushed to the squash and started to feel them. She touched each one, feeling the bumps and ridges under her fingertips. + +Then, the silly girl tried to pick up a squash that was bigger than her. She tried and tried, but she couldn't lift it. Suddenly, a big hand came in and scooped up the squash. She turned around to see her mom smiling at her. + +The silly girl and her mom laughed together as they went home with their squashes. From then on, the silly girl would always remember that it takes two hands to pick up a squash! +Once there was a girl named Lucy who had an eraser that was very special to her. Every day, Lucy took the eraser to the park and carefully placed it on the scale. The scale had a dial that showed the weight of things. + +“It feels very cold!†said Lucy. + +The eraser was very cold and small, but it was still heavy enough to make the dial on the scale move. The dial showed that the eraser weighed three pounds. Lucy was so surprised that something so small and cold could weigh so much. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old donkey called Daisy. Daisy enjoyed playing her trumpet outside in the sunshine. +It was one special day when Daisy decided to play her trumpet louder than ever before. She closed her eyes and began to play. The sound was so beautiful that a kind old lady stopped in her tracks to listen. + +The old lady said: "That was the most beautiful sound I have ever heard! Can I have your trumpet?" + +Daisy felt sad and shook her head. She knew her trumpet was fragile, and she couldn't bear to be without it. + +"I'm sorry, I cannot give you my trumpet. It is too special." + +The old lady looked sad. But before she left, she said: "Take care of your trumpet, it is very precious." + +Daisy smiled and hugged her trumpet tighter. She thanked the old lady and promised to take care of her most precious instrument. +Once there was a little girl who loved animals. One day, she went to the pet store and saw a birdcage. She pointed at it and wanted it right away. + +When she brought the birdcage home, she heard a sound coming from inside. To her surprise, it was a deaf bird. She was so happy to rescue it! + +The girl put her finger up to the cage and the bird fluttered its wings. They became friends and played together every day. The little girl taught the bird to sing and dance. + +Every morning, when the girl woke up, the bird was waiting outside her window. She would open her window and the bird would fly right inside. The girl and the bird were always together and they had lots of fun! +Mia and her friend Lola were playing in the park. The sun was shining and it was a cool day. + +Mia said to Lola, "Let's dance!" Lola agreed and the two girls started twirling around in circles. + +They laughed and giggled as they jumped and spun in the park. Then, Mia suddenly stopped and said, "I have a surprise!" + +Lola was excited. "What is it?" she asked. + +Mia held out her hand and showed Lola a small object. It was a cool toy! Lola smiled and said, "Let's play with it!" + +The two friends continued to dance and play with the new toy. They were having so much fun that before they knew it, it was time to leave. + +But before they said goodbye, Mia had one more surprise. She told Lola that they were having a sleepover next week! Lola's face lit up with excitement as she said, "Cool!" + +The two girls said their goodbyes and went home. They couldn't wait for their special sleepover. +Little Maria was admiring her mum’s socks. They were very colourful and pretty. + +“Wow! Your socks are so impressive!†Maria said admiringly. + +Mum smiled. “That’s very kind of you, Maria! But why don’t you try admiring yourself more?†she said. + +Maria was confused. “What do you mean, Mummy?†+ +Mum held Maria’s hands and looked at her in the eyes. “You’re so wonderful and special. Always admire your beautiful qualities. That’s much more impressive than any socks!†+ +Maria smiled. She liked the idea of admiring herself. She thought about all the amazing things she could do and felt very proud. + +This story has the moral value to understand and appreciate one's own qualities, rather than admiring the features of others. +Once upon a time, there was an old jet. It flew around the world and took people to different places. One day, it was flying over a large lake and something very strange happened. + +The jet turned into something else. It wasn't a jet anymore! The old jet had changed! + +Down below, a little girl standing by the lake saw it all happen. "What was that?†She cried. + +Above her, a voice from the sky answered. “I used to be a jet, but now I'm a swan,†the old jet said. + +The little girl was amazed. She watched in awe as the old jet flew away across the lake. + +From that day on, she always dreamt of one day seeing an old jet change its form again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She loved to go exploring in the woods and one day she decided to go and see a creek she had not seen before. As she arrived, Emily noticed something different. The creek was angry and the water was very high. She jumped onto a rock and watched the angry water move by. Suddenly, Emily noticed a little fish swimming really fast and then it disappeared. She was so excited and wanted to see it again. + +Emily hopped from rock to rock, but she couldn't see her little friend. She was about to give up but then, in the corner of her eye, she spotted it again. It was swimming really fast and it was very happy to see her. She called out a friendly hello and when the fish heard her voice it stopped swimming and came close. + +Emily was so happy, she wanted to stay and watch forever, but then the creek got angrier and the water started to get higher. Emily knew it was time to go home. She looked back at the little fish and waved goodbye, then she left to go back home. +Once upon a time, Joe was walking in the forest. He saw a deep structure in the distance and was very interested in it. He went over to take a closer look. + +Joe stopped in front of the structure and said to himself, "What is this thing?" He poked it and it felt very sturdy. He noticed a couple of things he could add to it. + +Joe grabbed a couple of sticks and started to add them to the structure. As he was adding them, he saw the structure getting more and more deep. He kept adding more and more sticks to it. + +When Joe was finished, the structure was complete and he was very proud of what he had done. He had built a deep structure in the forest all by himself. Joe clapped his hands and said, "Good job, Joe!" +Once upon a time, there was a fish. He wanted to explore the ocean. So, he decided to dive deep into the sea. As the fish swam, he saw many colorful creatures swimming around him. He saw a zigzag pattern in the sky above him and knew that it was time to head home. + +When the fish looked down, he saw a wonderful surprise – a school of beautiful blue crabs! He was so grateful and he knew he had to show them some kindness. So, he invited the crabs to follow him as he dove deeper and deeper. + +The crabs had a great time, as they dived with the fish. They enjoyed playing tag in the waves and before long, they were all hungry. The fish heard a clam calling and he dove down to the seabed to follow it. Sure enough, there was an oyster with its shell open, so they all ate. + +Once they were full, the fish thanked the crabs and said goodbye. He was so grateful for their friendship. Now he knew that every time he wanted to explore the ocean, he could make a zigzag in the sky and the crabs would be there waiting for him. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Martha. She was very excited because it was Halloween. She wanted to go trick-or-treating and was wearing a cool costume. + +She carried a big pumpkin to her friend's house. When she knocked on the door, her friend opened and said "Wow, what a good costume, Martha!" +Martha was so happy and smiled. She said "I'm carrying this pumpkin. Would you like it?" +Her friend was very pleased and said "Thank you! It's so nice of you." + +They hugged each other goodbye and Martha kept carrying the pumpkin. She walked around the neighbourhood and collected lots of candy. Everyone said she looked so good in her costume. + +At the end of the evening, Martha went back home and was very happy. She had been so kind and carried the pumpkin for her friend. That was a very good thing to do! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Mike. He was very curious and wanted to explore the world. One day, Mike asked his mom if they could go look for a unique hole. His mom said no, but Mike kept asking and begged her until she agreed. + +In the woods, Mike carefully looked around for the special hole. He found a big one and immediately asked the little chipmunk next to it if he could have a look inside. The chipmunk said he couldn't, but Mike kept asking and finally the chipmunk let him in. + +Inside the hole, Mike found something very interesting - a little box with a magical surprise inside. It was a unique object that could turn things into different shapes. Mike was so excited, he just wanted to take the box home. + +But sadly the chipmunk refused to let him take the box. Mike made a lot of requests, but the chipmunk didn't give the box. He was afraid that Mike would not use the object for good. + +At last, Mike understood that the chipmunk was right and had to give up. Even so, Mike was happy that he had made a great discovery. He was also pleased that the chipmunk had listened to all his requests. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named John and Pat. + +John and Pat liked to play together every day. They liked to count numbers and play with their pet dog. + +One day, John said to Pat, "Let's number our pet!" + +Pat thought this was a great idea. So, they each took turns giving the pet a number with great care. + +John said to Pat, "Our pet looks so fine with its new number!" + +Pat agreed and said, "Let's play with it now." + +They both hugged their pet and then went and played in the garden. They both had a wonderful time playing and counting numbers. + +The End. +One day, a little girl named Mouna was walking in the woods. She was searching for something special and she was getting very tired. Suddenly, she noticed a shiny stone on the ground. She wondered what it could be, so she picked it up. + +Mouna was so excited. She asked her friend, "What do you think it is?" Her friend replied, "Let's spin it around and find out!" + +Mouna and her friend began spinning the stone around and around. The stone spun so fast that it made Mouna feel dizzy. Then, it flew out of her hand and landed in a bush. Mouna and her friend went closer to have a better look. The bush was full of brightly colored stones. + +Mouna was amazed. She said, "I wonder what all these stones are doing here?" Her friend replied, "Maybe somebody put them here as a surprise!" Mouna smiled and said, "Let's find out!" + +So, they started exploring the bush with all the pretty stones. Even though they didn't find the answer to the mystery, they had fun and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a very shy spider. He liked to stay in his warm, dark corner in the basement. Every day he watched the people who came and went in the house. But he never talked to them. + +One day, the people in the house heard a scary noise coming from the basement. They were scared and didn't know what to do. But the brave and shy spider had a plan. He slowly crept up the stairs and solved the problem. + +It turned out that the noise was just a loose screw on the wall. The spider had found the solution by being brave and not being too shy. + +The people were surprised to see the spider. From that day on, the people welcomed him in the house, and they were no longer scared. They were thankful to the spider for solving the problem. + +This story shows that even shy people can be brave and solve problems, even if they seem scary at first. +Once upon a time there was an amazing prince. He was walking across a field when he suddenly saw something shiny. He went up to it to take a closer look - it was a magical stone! He thought it was amazing so he decided to keep it. + +Back at the palace, the prince put the stone in a drawer and told no one about it. He wanted to keep it a secret. + +One day, the prince went back to the field to think. He thought a lot about the stone. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a fairy! + +The fairy said: "Prince, you must give me the stone you found. It is very special and I need it back." + +The prince thought for a minute. He wanted to keep the stone but he also wanted to be nice to the fairy. In the end, he decided to give her the stone. The fairy was so happy that she gave him a special reward. + +The prince was surprised and amazed! He thanked the fairy for her generosity and went back to the palace with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a chubby rose. She was a pretty pink rose with bright green leaves. One day her pet bee came to visit her. + +"Hello Rose!" said the bee. + +"Hello!" said Rose. + +"Let's be friends!" said the bee. + +"Yes, let's be friends!" said Rose. + +They became the best of friends and had lots of fun together. They played games, flew around the garden and went on adventures. + +Every day they spent time together. Rose was so happy. She never felt so loved before. + +The chubby rose and her bee were the best of friends, and they were happy forever. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Mr. John. He was a very kind and caring man. One day, he decided to raise two baby ducks. During the day, he would feed them and at night, he would keep them safe in their pen. + +One day, Mr. John surprised the two baby ducks with an unusual holiday. They went to the park and enjoyed some duck food. Mr. John was so happy to see them so pleased. + +When they got home, the baby ducks asked Mr. John why they were so lucky to have such a wonderful holiday. Mr. John told them: "Because kindness always comes back around. When you are kind to others, you will get kindness in return." The baby ducks looked at each other quietly, now understanding why they had been so lucky to have such an unusual holiday. + +The ducks never forgot what Mr. John taught them about kindness. From then on, they were always sure to pass on the lesson to others, to show that it is possible to return kindness in return. +One day, a little girl was playing in the park. She noticed it was starting to rain. She was worried and asked her dad, "What is that falling from the sky?" Her dad smiled and said, "It's only rain. Don't worry, it won't hurt you." + +The dad took her home and told her to stay inside. He then attached a cable from their house to the trees outside. The cable stopped the rain from coming in. The little girl thought it was beautiful. + +Her dad said, "This shows us that being prepared is very important. Now, when it rains, we don't have to worry because we are ready." The little girl nodded in agreement. + +The moral of the story is that preparation can help protect us from anything and we can always be ready for whatever life throws our way. +Once there was a family who loved to play hide and seek. One day the mommy said, "Let's play hide and seek!" So the daddy, the mommy and their little three year old son all ran around looking for places to hide. + +The little boy found a great spot; there was an old box with a special bottle inside. He opened it and to his surprise the bottle had a strange smell. He asked, "What is this?" His mommy came over and looked in the box. She said, "That is wine, it is a special grown-up drink. You must not touch it." + +The little boy was determined to try the unusual drink. He knew his mommy wouldn't let him, so he decided to hide the bottle. Every time his mommy came close he would throw a blanket over it. But every time his daddy came close he would make a funny noise to distract him. + +The little boy continued to hide the wine until no one could find it. But his mommy knew what he was doing and she said, "I knew you were hiding something! It's okay, you can have a little taste of the wine but only if I am watching." + +The little boy was thrilled! He tried the unusual drink and it didn't taste very good but he was so happy to be able to try it. From then on, he always insisted on playing hide and seek so he +Once upon a time there were two friends. The first had green skin and the second had pink skin. + +Every day they went on adventures together. They shared stories and toys. They shared their snacks and drinks. They shared whatever they had. + +One day they became lost. They had no idea where they were. + +Suddenly, a little creature appeared! She was so helpful. She listened to the friends and then showed them the way. + +The friends were so relieved and grateful. They thanked the creature and hugged each other tightly. They knew that when they shared, they could have wonderful adventures together. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there lived a generous lady. She lived in a house with a big garden and all sorts of animals. Every day, she would wave and smile at everyone who passed by. + +One day, she had a surprise for her family. With a twinkle in her eye, she waved as she walked through the door with a key in her hand. + +"Everyone, gather round," she said. + +The family was excited to learn what was going on. + +The generous lady said, "This key will unlock a secret surprise that I've been hiding. Who wants to find out what it is?" + +The children jumped up and down, waving their arms and begging the generous lady to let them have the key. She smiled and said, "You must work together to unlock the mystery. Who will get the key?" + +The children all waved their hands, but it was the youngest, who was only 3 years old, who won the key. + +The family cheered as the little one proudly waved the key in the air. They followed her into a room full of presents. Everyone was generous and thankful for the surprise. + +The end. +Jackie and her dad were playing in the park. Dad had a special game for her. +"Can you solve this riddle, Jackie?" he asked. +"Yes!" Jackie agreed, she liked riddles. +Dad asked a tricky question. "What kind of pants are never polite?" +Jackie giggled. She couldn't think of any pants that weren't polite. +Then she had a great idea. +"Ripped pants?" she shouted. +Dad smiled. "That's correct! Ripped pants are never polite." +Jackie was happy that she had solved the riddle. She couldn't wait to play more. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was very creative and loved to play. One day, Sarah's mommy had a special surprise for her. She took Sarah to the bathroom and showed her a big, new bathtub! + +Sarah was so excited that she couldn't wait to play in it. She put all of her toys in it and had a lot of fun. She used her creative ideas and played with the tub for a long time. After playing in the bathtub for a while, Sarah was very tired, so she got out and dried off. + +Sarah had so much fun with the bathtub that she wanted to play in it every day. Her mommy said that she could but only if she promised to be careful and not make a mess. + +Sarah kept her promise and kept playing in the bathtub every day. She loved to be creative and enjoyed it so much. She even named her bathtub Bob! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emmy. She was just three and already very popular. All the other kids loved her. Her favourite thing to do was to help others. + +One day, she was walking with some friends when they found a jar. Inside the jar was a letter. So they took it and opened it. It said that whoever found it should help the poor people in the small village nearby. + +The children did not have any money to give so they decided to help in another way. They all worked really hard together and gathered different things for the poor people. Emmy was in charge of filling the jar with food and medicines. + +They made many trips to the village to bring all the things that they had collected. The villagers were very thankful and happy. Emmy was so proud of the work she had done. + +Little Emmy was very popular and everyone was so proud of her for helping the poor. That day has remained special in all of their hearts. +Once upon a time there was a big family living on a farm. The family worked together to do every chore from milking cows to baking bread. But no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't seem to get peace. + +One day the mom of the family had an idea. She said, "let's replace our loud chores with a cheap toy that will make us happy!" So the family went to the store and bought a cheap toy for the whole family to play. + +They started playing and it made them all happy. They found that this cheap toy was able to replace their loud chores and give them peace. + +From that day on, the family was always happy and peaceful on the farm. They always took time to play the cheap toy every day because it brought them so much peace. +Once, there was a bald man. His name was Joe and he had no hair on his head. Everywhere he went he had to carry something to cover his bald head. + +One day, Joe went to the forest. He wanted to find an animal skin so he could cover his head. He walked around for a long time and eventually he found a big animal skin. + +Joe was so excited, he grabbed the skin and started running away. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He was being chased by the animal! Joe was so scared that he quickly put on the skin so he could blend in and hide from the animal. The animal finally gave up on looking for Joe and left. + +Joe was very relieved, but he was much bolder now that he was wearing the animal skin on his head. He had a new kind of courage he never expected. Joe went into the forest with the skin and never was afraid of being bald again. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Milly. Milly was very special because of her original collar. Every day, Milly was taken for a walk by her mom. One day, Milly was so excited that she ran away. Mom was worried, but luckily she soon found Milly. Milly was playing with a big dog in a park. The big dog had a collar, too. + +Milly couldn't resist the temptation, so she swapped its collar with her own. Her original collar was gone. Mom was very sad, but she had an idea. She asked the big dog's mom if she would trade back the collars. The mom was very nice, and agreed. + +When Milly got her original collar back, she was very happy. Mom taught her an important lesson - to always value what we already have. That's why it's important to never give away things that are special. +Once upon a time there was a generous machine. The machine was always happy and liked to give things away. One day the machine had an urge. It wanted to give something away to a special friend. + +The machine thought of a little girl named Sam. She was three years old and so full of life. The machine wanted to make her happy. So it rolled over to her house and gave her a big surprise. + +The machine had a gift inside it. It was a giant box of toys. Sam was so excited and smiled so much. She helped the machine empty the box and set up all the toys. + +The generous machine was happy to see Sam so happy. She gave the machine a big hug and thanked it for being a great friend. The machine couldn't help but smile back at her. It had enjoyed giving a special gift to its new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. Anna was a very determined little girl and she loved to march with her arms swinging back and forth. + +When Anna asked her mom why she enjoyed marching, her mom said, "Because marching is like a silly dance, and it makes you feel happy." + +Anna was very excited to try out her new marching skills. She found a pool in the park, and began marching around it. She imagined she was marching in a parade and waved her arms in the air like a march leader. + +Suddenly, Anna heard her mom calling her, and realized she had been marching non-stop for over two hours. Anna quickly ran over to her mom, a bit frustrated that she had been stopped. + +Anna's mom looked at her daughter and said, "Anna, I'm proud of you for doing such a good job marching. But now, let's hopscotch home together." + +Anna smiled, and she and her mom happily marched home together. +Once upon a time, there lived 3 friends. They were called Bob, Mike and Tom. One day, Bob wanted to open a big box. He asked Mike and Tom to help him, but they said no. + +Bob was sad and angry so he tried to open the box on his own. But it was too strong for him. Suddenly, Mike and Tom were standing behind him. They had changed their mind and decided to help him open it. + +The three friends opened the box together and saw a powerful object inside. Mike and Tom began to fight each other for the object. Bob was sad to see them fighting. + +He shouted and said, “Stop!†His loud voice made his friends so surprised that they both stopped. They realised that fighting was not the answer and hugged each other. Bob was happy to see them making up. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bunny named Jack. He loved to play in his meadow and hop around with his friends. One day, his friends asked him if he wanted to come and play a game of tag in the barn across the way. Jack was excited to go, and he hopped off to the barn. + +On his way, he saw a rainbow in the sky and some beautiful flowers that smelled lovely. But soon enough, he and his friends reached the barn. They all hopped into the barn and began their game of tag. They chased each other around and laughed loudly. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a voice behind him. He turned around, and saw a big, smiling cow. The cow said, "You look like you look like you all are having a lot of fun! I'm glad to see you all so happy!" + +Jack smiled. He thanked the cow and said, "It was really nice of you to stop by and talk to us. We really appreciate it." Then, Jack and his friends said goodbye to the cow and hopped off to continue playing their game. + +The end. +Once upon a time, two little boys were playing together in the garden. One of the boys wanted to have a bucket all for himself. He wanted the bucket more than anything else and so he tried to pull it away from the other boy. The other boy didn't want to give up the bucket and so he refused to let it go. + +The first boy got very angry and shouted at the other boy. He felt left out, but he couldn't understand why the other boy wouldn't give him the bucket. + +Suddenly, an old man appeared from the side of the garden. He had seen the whole thing and he was very wise. He stepped up to the boys and said, "my sons, why don't you both share the bucket? That way, both of you can be happy." + +The two boys listened to the old man's words and they decided to try it. After taking turns, they both enjoyed playing with the bucket together. + +The old man smiled with gentle pleasure and said, "you see boys, when you are kind and gentle with each other, everyone can be happy." And ever since that day, they both use their gentle manners every time they want to share something. +Once there was a boy who was very thoughtful. One day, he saw a sign saying, "Free candy!" He was so excited that he started to reach for the candy. But when he touched the sign, he felt something wet. He looked closer and it was the biggest worm he had ever seen! + +He was so scared that he ran away. He thought about the sign for a long time after that. He never reached for the candy again. +Once there was a wild rice field. Every day, little birds came to eat and talk with their friends. + +One day, a little bird named Carla was eating rice when she heard a voice. + +"Hello," said the voice. + +Startled, Carla looked around. She saw a funny creature with a big smile. + +"Who are you?" Carla asked. + +"My name is Bob and I live in the wild rice field," said Bob. + +Carla smiled and introduced herself. + +They talked and talked for hours about their lives and the things that they liked about living in the wild rice field. + +Carla found a new friend and was very happy. From then on, every day, Carla and Bob ate rice and talked together in the wild rice field. +The park was beautiful, filled with sparkly jewelry. Mike had never seen anything so shiny and shimmery. He was very excited to explore all the new things. + +On one side of the park there was a big tree and underneath it were two people talking. Mike didn't understand what they were talking about. He was ignorant and so he just kept playing with the jewelry. + +The people looked at Mike and said he was very lucky. They said the jewelry was very rare and would grant him wishes. Mike was so happy, all he wanted to do was play and make wishes. + +So Mike kept playing and making wishes all day. When it was time to leave, Mike was very sad, but happy at the same time. He had had a wonderful time in the park, and now he had the jewelry to take home with him. +Once upon a time there was a very modest pot. Despite having very little, the pot was still very happy. Each day, it happily shared what it had with others. + +One day, a kind old man decided to increase the pot's modesty. He gave it special seeds, which the pot eagerly planted in its soil. + +Every day, the pot eagerly watered and cared for the seeds until eventually, it was filled with a bountiful harvest! + +The moral of this story is that when we share what we have, good things will increase. By being modest and generous, we can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was an old mountain all alone in the world. No other mountains were around it, so it was very lonely. Every day it looked out into the distance, hoping to find a friend, but no-one ever came. + +One day, a little girl saw the lonely mountain. She had never seen a mountain before and was excited to explore it. She ran up the mountain and soon reached the top. She looked around and decided that she wanted to own the mountain. + +The little girl took a piece of string and tied it around the mountain. She declared that the mountain was now hers. Everybody around the mountain was amazed. The mountain was no longer lonely, now that it had an owner. + +The little girl visited her mountain every day and had lots of fun playing on it. She told everyone about her mountain and invited them to come and visit. Soon, the lonely mountain had lots of friends and was never lonely again. The end. +Once, there was a brave boy named Fred. He was always looking for an adventure. One day, Fred went to a cool place and found a special machine. It was a printing machine and it could print a meal! Fred was so excited that he decided right away to print his own meal. He started to press the buttons on the printing machine. + +But, suddenly, he heard a terrible noise coming from inside the printing machine. Fred was scared to look inside, but he knew he had to be brave. He circled around to the back of the machine and opened the door. Inside, he found a scared little mouse. + +Fred was so brave that he carefully lifted the mouse from the printing machine and set it free outside. After the mouse was gone, Fred fixed the printing machine, and he was finally able to print his meal! He was so happy and enjoyed his meal to the last bite. + +From then on, Fred was extra brave and always looked out for other creatures in need. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was having a lot of fun playing in the garden. Suddenly, she saw a sail in the sky. She pointed to the sail and said, "Look, Mama! A sail!" Mama looked up and smiled. + +Mama said, "Let's go get a boat and do some sailing!" Lucy was so excited. She said, "Yes, let's go!" + +So they got a boat and sailed far away. It was so much fun. The wind made funny noises and sometimes they sailed in silly circles. Lucy and Mama laughed and laughed until they were too tired to sail anymore. + +They stopped and looked out to the sea. Lucy said, "I love sailing, Mama!" + +Mama smiled and said, "Me too, Lucy. Let's do it again soon!" +Mommy was sad. She was sitting in the doctor's office. + +"What's wrong Mommy?" asked little Leo. + +"We need to help the doctor, Leo," Mommy said. + +Little Leo and Mommy waited in the doctor's office. Leo was playing with his toy cars but Mommy was still sad. + +Then the doctor came in. The doctor was wearing a white coat and his shoes were dirty. + +"Something seems to be wrong," the doctor said. He looked at Mommy and asked her some questions. + +"I'm worried about Sacha," Mommy said. + +Then the doctor smiled. "I think I know what's wrong," he said. "I'm sure we can help Sacha get better." + +Little Leo smiled. He was glad that Mommy wasn't sad anymore and that they were going to help Sacha. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. Every day Lucy went for a walk around the park with her mom. On this day, Lucy noticed something special. There were lots of drums beating and people marching around the park. It was a march, and Lucy had never seen one before. + +Her mom told her it was a march for peace. They watched as the people walked around the park. She wanted to join in and start marching too. To her surprise, her mom said yes and joined in holding Lucy's hand. + +As they marched Lucy tasted something in the air. It was exciting and something unknown. Lucy didn't recognize it. As they kept walking and marching, Lucy felt the same taste in the air. Then suddenly the drums stopped and everyone cheered. Lucy realized that the taste in the air was the taste of peace. She clapped and cheered along with everyone else. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: a rabbit and a bear. The rabbit and bear liked to play together every day. One day, the rabbit wanted to surprise the bear with a special picnic. + +The rabbit prepared the picnic by gathering some of the bear's favorite food. He was very excited to show the bear what he had done. + +Just as the rabbit was about to leave, the bear showed up. The bear saw the picnic and was so happy! He said, "What did you prepare?" + +The rabbit excitedly told him, "I made a picnic for us! We can will eat together and have fun!". + +But the bear was upset. He said, "I don't want to eat a picnic today. I want to play something else instead". + +The rabbit was a bit sad, but he understood. He said, "That's okay - we can do something else. We will still have fun together". + +And the rabbit and the bear hugged and went off to play something new. They had a wonderful day! +Mum and Dad were getting ready to go out. They prepared their automobile. Dad put on his coat and Mum picked up her bag. They were both very tired. + +But still, they opened the door and got inside the automobile. It was a cold night and they had to drive very far. Mum and Dad didn’t speak much to each other. They were both too tired. + +So they drove and drove, until finally they arrived at their destination. They got out of the car and Mum and Dad were relieved. They were ready to rest and relax. + +They hugged each other, feeling grateful for their safe journey. They had prepared their automobile and now they could rest from their long drive. +Once upon a time, there was a very special parrot named Polly. Polly was so creative! She was always trying to learn new things. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly and decided she wanted to learn how to paint. + +She tried and tried, but she just couldn't quite figure it out. She was so frustrated! Then, she realized she had been trying to learn something that was too difficult for her. + +So instead of giving up, Polly decided to focus on something she could do. She made a beautiful song with her beak! Everyone around was amazed at how creative Polly was. + +Polly teaches us that it's ok to not be good at everything, and it's important to focus on what you can do! +Once upon a time there was an original rhinoceros who loved to mix things. One day while he was mixing some ingredients, two young sisters from the neighbourhood came over to see what he was doing. + +“What are you mixing?†one of them asked. + +“I’m making a special dish for dinner. Would you like to help?†the rhinoceros asked. + +The two sisters were very excited! They quickly agreed and began to mix the ingredients together. When they were finished, the rhinoceros said, “This is not just any dish. I am going to surprise your family with an original rhinoceros recipe tonight!†+ +The sisters went back home, looking forward to the surprise. That evening, when the family sat down together, the rhinoceros arrived with a big pot of thick stew. Everyone was amazed! The stew was so delicious, it was definitely an original rhinoceros recipe! +Once upon a time, there was a cute little brown puppy, named Max. He was so excited to go on a walk with his mom! As they walked, Max began to notice many things. He saw a sunflower that was so tall, it was almost as tall as Max himself. He saw a butterfly, fluttering around the flower, and a little bird, hopping around on the ground. + +Max's mom smiled and said, "Look, Max, all these things have names! Can you tell me the name of the tall flower?" Max was so excited - he said, "The flower is a sunflower!". His mom smiled and said, "Very good, Max!". + +Max was so proud of himself. He just couldn't stop smiling. Suddenly, they heard another puppy barking in the distance. Max's mom said, "Let's go and say hello". So they went and met the puppy. The puppy was also brown, just like Max! Max couldn't wait to play with the new puppy. He said, "What's your name?" + +The puppy said, "My name is Puppy!" Max smiled and said, "Hi Puppy, it's nice to meet you!" +John was walking in the park when he saw a deep pit. He squatted down and gazed into it. It seemed bottomless, like he could just keep staring for hours. Suddenly, he heard a voice calling out from below. He squinted his eyes to see; it was a little frog. + +The frog had hopped right into the pit and couldn't get out. He was frightened and alone. John felt sorry for the frog. He took off his shoes and peered over the edge. + +John: "Are you okay? How did you get down there?" + +Frog: "I hopped and jumped, but the walls are too tight. I can't climb out!" + +John grabbed a nearby tree branch and reached it down into the pit. He gave the frog a tight hug, and then pulled it up onto the safety of solid ground. The frog was grateful and thanked John. + +John: "You're welcome little buddy. Have a safe journey home!" + +The frog hopped away, overjoyed to be free. John watched, smiling, until the frog disappeared into the bushes. With a happy heart, he looked down into the pit one last time, and then walked away. +Once upon a time, there were two little kids named Sam and Sandy. Sam and Sandy were best friends and they loved to explore together. + +One sunny day, Sam and Sandy decided to go on an adventure. They put on their sandals, grabbed their hats and stepped outside. As they were walking in the wild, they started to feel cold. + +They stopped and Sam said, "I'm cold, let's hide!" So they found a big tree with lots of green leaves and laid down behind it. + +From behind the tree, Sam and Sandy could hear an animal coming closer and closer. Sandy said, "I'm scared, what is it?" Sam said, "I don't know, but let's stay very still and stay quiet." + +They held their breaths and watched as the wild animal passed by. Finally, it went away and Sam and Sandy could laugh again. They jumped up, ran back home and laughed about their adventure together. + +The End. +Jim was a happy little boy. He loved Sundays. He would wake up early, full of energy and ready to explore. One Sunday morning he was admiring a light that was pouring in through the window. It was so beautiful and he felt so warm and content. He looked out of the window and asked his mom what it was. + +"That's the sun, my love," she said. + +Jim was amazed. He loved the sunshine and felt filled with happiness when it shone in. He liked trying to catch the light with his hands. + +From that day on, Jim loved Sundays even more. Every week, he'd look forward to feeling the light on his face and admiring it fill the room. He'd take his time and enjoy the warmth and peace that it brought him. +Once there was a great boy. He was so happy that he wanted to sign his joy to the world. He ran outside and found a safe place and signed. He jumped, ran and spun in circles as he signed his joy. Everyone around him smiled and cheered when they saw him. He laughed and signed some more, feeling so great and happy! He never wanted to stop signing his joy for the world. + +At the end of the day, the boy looked up into the sky and thanked God for giving him the opportunity to sign the world a happy song. As he said goodnight, he remembered he was safe, and the day had been so great! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very happy and loved to play with her friends. + +One day, the little girl wanted to go outside and have some fun. But before she could, her mom told her to put on her mask. The little girl put on her mask, but she didn't like it. It felt bad! + +She wanted to take it off, but her mom said she had to sit still and wear it. So the little girl sat down and waited. Soon, it was time to go outside. She got to play with her friends, but she had to keep her mask on the whole time. + +The little girl felt much better when she got to take off the mask. She was so happy to be able to play without it! She promised herself to never forget her mask again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was turning three on her birthday. To celebrate, her mom and dad decided to surprise her. They found a box full of beautiful things that could be used to decorate with. + +The little girl was so excited as she looked at all the things in the box. There were streamers, balloons, and signs that said "Happy Birthday." She had never seen anything so impressive before. + +With the help of her mom and dad, they set up all the decorations around the house. They put up lots of colorful streamers and filled the house with balloons. The little girl smiled as she looked around and saw how pretty everything looked. + +When the day of the party arrived, the little girl was so surprised. With all the decorations, it looked like a special day just for her. Everyone was so impressed with how nicely the house had been decorated. + +The little girl's birthday was an impressive and special success. Time and time again, the little girl and her family would look back on this day with happy memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sara who loved to explore. One day, she went out and wanted to see what the big world had to offer. + +When she looked up, she saw a fight between two big birds. It was dangerous! Sara became very scared. + +The birds stopped fighting suddenly and looked at her. "What do you want?" one asked. + +Sara shook and didn't answer. She took a few steps back. Suddenly, one of the birds flew towards her and Sara ran away. + +The birds continued their fight and Sara was never seen again. It was a very dangerous fight, and Sara was never seen again. +Toby didn't like jazz. His parents enjoyed it, but whenever they listened to the lively music, Toby found it too noisy and unpleasant. + +One evening, when the family sat down at their dinner table and the music started to fill the air, Toby exclaimed in dismay. He said to his parents: "I don't like this jazz. Stop it please!" + +His parents looked at each other and then looked back at him. His mother said: "Toby, you know how expensive it is to buy jazz music. We want to listen to it. Please just try to understand and yield for us." + +But Toby didn't want to yield. He hated the noise and he started to shout and cry. His parents tried to calm him down, but it wasn't easy. Eventually, after much coaxing, Toby finally calmed down and was able to yield and accept the jazz music. From then onwards, he was able to appreciate the music in its own way. +Once upon a time there was a fisherman who was very important. He lived by the sea and fished every day. He was a very busy man. + +One day he saw a shiny object printing in the water. It was a special fish that could make magical prints on special paper. The fisherman was amazed and he put the fish in a jar. + +From then on, the fisherman went to the sea and brought back the fish's prints. The prints were very important because they showed wonderful places and creatures. He showed them to everyone, and everyone said that he was a special fisherman. + +The fisherman was very happy and he kept visiting the sea to find more wonderful prints. + +And that was the story of the special fisherman and his prints. +Once upon a time, there was a large mystery. Nobody knew what it was or why it was there. One day, a little girl came along with a cloth in her hand. She stepped up to the large mystery and started to wipe it. Harder and harder she wiped, with big, strong rubs. Suddenly, the mystery started to move, and in front of the little girl stood a giant tiger! She was scared and stepped back, but the tiger smiled and no longer looked so scary. The little girl wiped the tiger one more time, and this time it turned back into the large mystery. The little girl realised that she could use her cloth to wipe and make things appear and disappear. She had found a magic cloth! +Jenny was running around in the park with her friend. Suddenly, Jenny stopped and said to her friend, "I have a different idea. Let's play a game that will use our brains." Her friend agreed, but said, "Can we delay the game just a bit? I'm thirsty and want to get a drink." + +Jenny nodded, "Okay, I'll wait for you. While we wait, let's figure out the rules for the game. Do you have any ideas?" Jenny's friend thought for a while and said, "Let's pretend that all the flowers in the park are different animals. We can make up stories about them." "That's a great idea!" Jenny said with a big smile. + +The two friends soon started to create stories, but soon forgot all about their game. They played hide and seek, tag, and all kinds of other fun games. But eventually, it was time for them to go home. They said goodbye and agreed to try their game the next time they were in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a purple microphone. It was the best microphone in the whole world and it belonged to a little girl. She loved using it to sing and make music. Every day, the little girl would bloom with joy when she played with her microphone. + +But one day, something bad happened. The little girl's big brother decided to take the microphone and hide it away. He said he wanted to play a game and would give it back soon. But days turned into weeks and the little girl started to worry. + +Finally, the brother returned and gave the microphone back. But the microphone didn't work anymore. Tears bloomed in the little girl's eyes, for her beloved microphone had been ruined. And the little girl was very sad. +Once there was a little boy who loved going to the beach. He had the most fun when the waves came and he could sort them. Every day he would sort the waves with the other children, clapping and shouting as they did so. + +One day, however, there was a gentle wave that was different to the others. The little boy tried to sort it, but it would not be caught. He looked around, but no one could help him. + +Just then, a gentle voice called to him from behind. He turned and saw a woman smiling at him. She bent down and said softly, “Let me teach you how to sort this wave.†She showed him how to move his hands and hold them in just the right way. + +The little boy was so happy that the gentle wave was now sorted. He thanked the woman for her help and ran down to the beach to show the other children his new trick. They were all so amazed and he was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl with silky brown hair. She loved running around the lawn and playing lots of games. One day she decided to play a game of pretend. She made a fake house out of sticks and leaves. + +Then she spotted a big frog hopping around. She got very excited and asked him to play her game. But the frog just smiled and hopped away. + +The little girl got angry and chased after him. She was determined to get him to play. Suddenly, she saw the frog jump onto a rock. She reached out to grab him and slapped the rock. + +But it wasn't a rock. It was a snake! The snake was so angry, he hissed and raised his hood. The little girl was so scared. She started to cry. + +The snake saw the girl was sad and he slunk away. He told her, "Don't cry. Have fun on your lawn!" + +The little girl felt better and thanked the snake. From that day onwards, she never slapped anything fake. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jake and Jenny. They both wanted to go to church, but the church was too far away. So, Jenny had an idea – she said to Jake: "Let's have a fair in the park!" + +Jake thought a fair in the park would be a great idea, and so he agreed. So, Jake and Jenny started to plan for their fair. They asked the other children in the park if they wanted to come and take part. Everyone was very excited! + +On the day of the fair, the park was full of children, but then something happened. More children started to increase in number, and they were not invited. They were wearing funny clothes and seemed to be from a different church. + +Jake and Jenny were frustrated, so they decided to make a plan. They asked the children who were invited to help them, and soon enough everyone got organized. The children asked the other children to go to their own church, and soon enough the park started to clear. + +The fair was a success! All of the children had a fair, safe and enjoyable day. Jake and Jenny were happy they had been able to solve the problem, and they felt proud of themselves. +Once upon a time there was a big, strong bear. He lived in a cave in the woods. He was always very hungry! + +One day he smelled something sweet in the air. He followed the smell and saw a yummy fruit on a tree. He reached up and picked it with his sharp claws. He took a bite and its sweet taste filled his mouth. It was the best fruit he had ever tasted! + +He was so full he fell asleep with the half-eaten fruit in his big, strong arms. Suddenly, something big and furry bumped into his shoulder. He opened his eyes and saw a little rabbit. The bear smiled and gave the rabbit the rest of his fruit to try. The rabbit tasted it and it was so sweet he asked for more. + +The bear shared the rest of his fruit with the rabbit and they became great friends. After that, the bear and the rabbit would often meet in the woods and share fruit together. Sometimes they would even sit and rest together with their backs against each other's strong shoulders. They had lots of fun together! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two kids, Ben and Jane, who loved to play games. They loved to collect different games, some old and some new. + +One day, Ben got a modest game from his big brother. He was really excited but Jane was not very happy. Jane wanted a better and bigger game than Ben's. + +So Ben and Jane went on a mission to find and collect the best game. They went to the park and soon found a perfect game. They both wanted to have it and couldn't decide who should have it. + +They argued for a long time, until one of Ben's friends came to help them. She said that they should take turns as Ben already had a modest game. + +Ben and Jane agreed with her suggestion and started to play the game, taking turns. They had a great time and both agreed that it was much better to share and collect great games together. +Once upon a time, there was a crab who lived near the sea. He was small and very dirty. Every day, he would come out of his home and stir around the beach. It was so much fun! + +One day, while he was stirring around, he came across a big mess. There was sand everywhere and some very strange looking shells. He started to stir around to see what he could find. + +Suddenly, he felt a huge crab claw grab him. It was a huge crab! The crab was so big and strong that he couldn't escape. He was dragged away to a very dark and dirty cave. + +He was so scared, and he knew he wouldn't be able to get out. He tried to cry for help, but no one came. He was all alone in the dark cave and he would never be able to get out. +On a warm summer day, Sheryl and her friends had an idea- they wanted to go on a zip line! On their way to the zip line, the children got really excited. As they walked, they saw something wonderful- a big, soft will. Sheryl wanted to touch it to see how soft it was and so she did. Unfortunately, Sheryl soon found out that the will belonged to an angry bear. The bear started to growl at the children and they quickly got scared and started to run. They ran as fast as they could, but the bear was still chasing them. Eventually, they reached the zip line and were able to zip away from the bear. The children had a thrilling adventure and were happy to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger who was very busy. It was always flying around, catching butterflies and chasing birds. One day, the tiger decided to take a rest, so it flew down to the ground and settled beneath a tree. Suddenly, it heard a noise. It was a little mouse! The mouse was scurrying around, searching for food. The tiger saw this and decided to help. It walked over to the mouse and gently caught a big, juicy worm which was hiding in the grass. The mouse was so happy and it thanked the tiger before scampering away. The tiger smiled and watched the mouse leave. After a while, the tiger returned to its rest beneath the tree. It curled up and fell asleep, knowing that it had helped the little mouse. +Willow was playing outside on a very icy day. She came across a board in the snow and she decided to store it for later. She was so excited to find something new, she quickly grabbed the board and ran to her house to show her mom. + +When Willow reached her home, she ran inside to find her mom. She asked excitedly, "Mom, mom look! I found a board outside in the cold, icy snow and I stored it for later! Can we play with it?" + +Willow's mom smiled and told her "Of course, sweetheart! Let's go put your board in the garage so it won't get any colder or icier!" So they bundled up and went outside to put the board into the garage. + +When they were finished, Willow asked her mom, "Can we play with the board now?" Her mom said, "Yes, let's go inside and build something special with your icy board!" + +Willow and her mom went inside and spent the rest of the day creating their own icy board masterpiece. Willow was so proud of the board she stored and so happy she could share it with her mom. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tim. He was three years old and liked to eat a lot of delicious food. One day, he heard about the amazing East Cake from his neighbor. He decided to go to the East and try it for himself. + +When Tim arrived at the East, he couldn’t believe it. The sights were so beautiful and colorful. He saw people eating the most delicious cakes he had ever seen. He went up to a lady who was selling them and asked what kind of cake she was selling. + +The lady replied, “This is the East Cake. It’s the most brilliant cake you will ever eat!†+ +Tim couldn’t wait to try it. He bought the cake and took a bite. It was delicious! He loved it and wanted to have more and more of it. He thanked the lady and said, “This East Cake is the best!†+Once upon a time, there was an ancient taxi. The taxi was old and tired, but it still was able to travel fast. One day, the taxi driver needed to reverse quickly to avoid hitting an animal. Unfortunately, the taxi reversed too quickly and crashed into a tree instead. The ancient taxi was destroyed and the driver was sad. He knew it was time to get a new taxi. The bad ending meant the driver could no longer travel fast. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. She was three years old and loved to play outside. One day, while she was playing in the garden, she heard a snap. She looked around and saw that a gray, wooden bell was stuck in a tree. Daisy was very interested in the bell and wanted to see what it would do if she touched it. She carefully reached up, grabbed the bell, and gave it a gentle tug. + +The bell made a beautiful ringing sound as Daisy pulled it off the branch. Daisy smiled as the bell rang and she started to spin it around in her hands. As the bell spun, the gray color changed to a beautiful shiny gold. Daisy was so excited to see the bell transform into something so beautiful. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard another snap sound coming from the bell. She stopped spinning it and held it still in her hands. As she looked closer at the bell, she noticed that the shiny gold now had beautiful stars and moons painted onto it. Daisy was delighted with the surprise. + +The bell now had the most beautiful stars, moons, and gold paint. Daisy was very happy with her new discovery and started to run around the garden, ringing the bell as loudly as she could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She was only 3 years old and liked to play all the time. + +One day she was playing outside in the garden when she found a spot of soil full of worms and bugs. She thought it was so attractive that she just had to play in it. + +So she started playing with the worms and bugs, trying to make a home for them. + +When her mum saw what she was doing, she asked her: "What are you playing?" + +Emma said excitedly "I'm making homes for all the worms and bugs!" + +Mum said: "That looks like fun! Now make sure you keep your hands clean, ok?" + +Emma nodded and carried on playing. She made lots of new homes for all the worms and bugs in the soil, and it looked really attractive. She was so glad she had found such a great spot to play. +Once upon a time, there was a lively copper frog. He lived in a pond at the edge of the forest. He always smiled and loved to chat with all his pond friends. + +One day, something very strange happened. When the sun went down, the frog started to glow brightly. His pond friends were amazed and asked him what was happening. + +The copper frog smiled and said: "I'm not sure, but I think I'm getting bigger!" + +The pond friends were excited. They swam around him, hopping and laughing. Even the moon shined brighter. + +The glowing copper frog hopped out of the pond and began to explore. He was amazed at all the sights and sounds around him. Everywhere he went, the night was full of life. + +The frog loved his new world and decided to stay. He has been living there ever since, always having lively adventures. +Once there was a puppy that lived in a small town. He was a very stubborn puppy and often wouldn't listen to his family's rules. One day his family decided it was time to measure him so they knew how big he was getting. + +The puppy was not happy about this! He didn't want to be measured and did not want to obey his family. He barked and ran away from them. But the family was patient and determined. After chasing the puppy around for a while, they finally managed to measure him. + +The puppy had learned his lesson. Being stubborn didn't help him escape being measured. At the same time, his family learned a lesson too. They realised that even though being stubborn doesn't help, sometimes family members need to look out for each other and find ways to get along. + +The moral of this story is that you should never be stubborn if someone is trying to look out for you. Be kind and cooperative and you will find that everything works out in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ann. Ann had a special talent - she could skip and jog! Ann was so happy when she skipped and jogged that it made the gloomy days much brighter. + +One day, Ann was skipping and jogging around the park when she saw a large rainbow. "Look, Mum," said Ann with a skip, "A rainbow!" + +"Yes," said Mum with a smile. "Let's go and find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!" + +So Ann and Mum ran off to the end of the rainbow. But when they got there, all they found was a big grey cloud! + +"Oh dear," said Mum. "Let's try again tomorrow. Maybe it will be sunny then and we will find the pot of gold." + +The next day, Ann and Mum ran back to the grey cloud. And sure enough, when they arrived, the sky was sunny and the rainbow was there! Ann and Mum skipped toward the rainbow. At the end of the rainbow there were two big pots of gold. + +"We did it!" said Ann with a smile. "We found the pot of gold!" + +Mum and Ann were so happy that they skipped hand-in-hand back home. The gloomy days had ended and the bright sunshine was here to stay. +Once there was a girl, Max. She was three years old and liked to hide things. + +One day she went to a park with her mom, and found a mysterious box with something inside. She wanted to keep it a secret, so she ran to hide it in a tree. + +Max asked her mom, "Mom, what is inside the box? Is it a secret?" + +Her mom smiled and said: "I think it must be something very special, but also quite ordinary." + +Max carefully opened the box, and saw that it contained a pretty necklace made of flowers. She was so happy that she picked it up and put it around her neck. + +The next day, when Max and her mom returned to the park, they couldn't find the secret box. Max had lost it! + +Max felt very sad, but her mom promised her that they would find a new secret box, one with even better things inside than the one she had lost. +Once upon a time, there was a poor girl called Lucy who was very eager to have a ride. But she didn't have a bike or a horse, so she decided to use a sack of rice instead. + +She said to her sack of rice with a bright twinkle in her eye, "Let's go for a ride around the village, my friend!" The rice sack said nothing, but Lucy didn't care, and started to take it for a ride all around the village. + +The villagers said, ""Oh look, it's Lucy! What is she doing? Riding on a sack of rice?!" Everyone laughed, but Lucy kept riding and smiling, because it made her very happy. + +Suddenly, the sack got stuck in a muddy puddle, so Lucy's ride came to an end. She tried her hardest to pick up the sack and tried to move it, but it was too heavy. + +Suddenly, the villagers came running over, and each one of them lent a hand to help her. They all lifted the sack together, and Lucy had the biggest smile on her face. + +The moral of this story is that even when you are alone, if you need help, don't be afraid to ask your friends or neighbours. They will always be willing to help and it will bring everyone joy. +Mary was a stubborn little girl. One day, she was playing in the garden when she saw a worm. She wanted to play with the worm, so she reached for it and tried to pick it up. The worm was strong, so it didn't want to move. Mary kept stretching her arms to try and catch it, but it kept wriggling away. No matter how much she tried, she couldn't capture it. In her stubbornness, she kept trying and trying until the worm had gone. Mary was very sad and unhappy because she didn't get to play with the worm. +One day, there was a delicate tube. Inside the tube was something special - magical orange dust. This dust had the power to make happy. The magical orange dust spread quickly, and soon enough the whole world was smiling and filled with happiness. + +The tube was so delicate that everyone wanted to be careful when it travelled. So, a group of friends decided to take turns to carry the tube around. This way, they could keep it safe and make sure the magical orange dust spread as far and wide as possible. + +The friends started their magical journey, carrying the tube and spreading the orange dust in every place they visited. Everywhere they went, the people smiled and cheered - they were so happy the magical orange dust had reached them! + +Eventually, after many days of travelling, the friends reached the end of their journey. But the magical orange dust still spread - it had no end - and everyone on the planet was still happy. They celebrated the success of their mission, and their delicate tube was cherished by all. +Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl. The boy was three years old and his name was Tom. The girl was four, and her name was Sarah. + +One day, Tom wanted to go to an amusement park, so he asked Sarah if she wanted to come with him. She said yes and the two went together. + +When they got to the park, Tom was so excited to go on all the rides, but Sarah said she wanted to go on the Ferris Wheel first. +Tom reluctantly agreed. + +So, they made a ticket and went on the Ferris Wheel together. Tom was so happy to be there, and Sarah was even more excited. +She said to Tom, “I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. You must be so envious!†+Tom shook his head and said, “No, I'm happy to be here with you.†+And they happily rode the Ferris Wheel together. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Jess. Jess loved animals and would explore the world around her. One day, Jess saw a fluffy animal running fast under a tree. She wanted to find out what the animal was. She gathered her courage, took a deep breath, and said, "I dare to look under the tree!" + +So Jess walked slowly towards the tree and peered underneath. What she saw made her scream; there was an ugly creature and it wasn't fluffy at all! Its eyes were sharp and its claws were long. It hissed at her and she quickly ran away. + +But Jess was brave, and she wanted to find out what the creature was. Later that week, she decided to go back and take a closer look. This time, she brought her mother along, who said, "I dare you to go take a closer look, Jess." But Jess was still scared, so she and her mum slowly moved closer to the tree, and they could see the creature more clearly. + +It was a small, scared kitten! It had been under the tree all alone, and it was so happy when Jess and her mum rescued it. The kitten was taken home, cleaned, and given lots of love. From then on, it was part of the family, and Jess loved it more than anything. +Once upon a time there lived a tall boy named Andrew. Andrew really loved books and he enjoyed reading them every day. One day, Andrew suggested that he and his friends could make a book together. + +The friends thought this was a wonderful idea and they agreed to make the book together. They worked hard every day and made a beautiful book full of wonderful pictures. They drew pictures of people, animals, trees, and houses. + +When the book was finished, Andrew and his friends were very proud of their accomplishment. + +“What should we name our book?†asked Andrew. + +His friends all suggested different names, but they could not agree on one. + +Then one of the friends shouted out “Let’s call it Amazing Book!†+ +Everyone agreed that Amazing Book was the perfect name for their book and they all celebrated with excitement. +Once upon a time, there lived a charming boy named Max. His favorite time of the day was lunch. Whenever it was time for lunch, Max would run to the kitchen and ask his mom what she made. + +Today, his mom had made a special surprise for him. She had made his favorite sandwiches with cheese and tomatoes. His eyes lit up and he couldn't help but smile. + +He quickly ate his lunch and then he wanted to do something special. He thought of a fun game and asked his mom if they could play it together. His mom was happy with the idea and the two of them got to work. Max found some colorful buttons and his mom helped him to make two nice dolls. + +When they were finished, Max felt so happy and proud that he had completed the project. His mom hugged him and said, "Well done. You did such a great job! Now, let's find something else fun to do." + +Max was filled with excitement about what was to come next and the two of them enjoyed the remainder of the afternoon together. +Once upon a time, there was a beetle who loved to make her home tidy. Every day she would take out time to clean and make sure that everything was spotless. + +One day, her neighbor saw her working so hard. He said to her, "why do you make such a fuss about being tidy? Wouldn't it be easier to just scatter everything around?" + +The beetle laughed and replied, "On the contrary, it is tidiness that brings ease. When things are scattered, it takes more time and energy to fix it all." + +The neighbor was amazed at her wisdom and realized the importance of being tidy. From then on, he too embraced the beetle's philosophy and enjoyed the comfort that tidiness brings. + +The moral of the story is that being tidy helps us save time and energy. +One day, Joe was feeling a bit sleepy and decided to have a nap. His dad gave him a dictionary to read, in case he woke up. As Joe was getting ready to have a nap, he accidentally broke the dictionary. His dad saw what had happened and got very angry. + +"Joe, why did you break my dictionary!?", Joe's dad asked. + +Joe was too scared to answer and he started to cry. Joe's dad was so angry that he didn't want to talk anymore, he just took Joe to his room and slammed the door. + +Joe was very sad, he lay on his bed and didn't want to move. He was devastated that he had broken his dad's dictionary, and he was very scared of what was going to happen now. + +The next day when Joe woke up, his dad hadn't said anything about the broken dictionary. He just stayed in his room, with the broken dictionary on the floor. Joe knew that his dad was still angry and that he didn't want to talk to him. From then on, Joe and his dad never talked about the broken dictionary again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was a very spoiled girl. She always got what she wanted, even if it wasn't nice. Her mom and dad always said yes. + +One day, Sue and her friends decided to go explore. They found a weird place called a jail. They decided to play a game and pretended to have jobs. Everyone chose a job and started to work. + +Sue decided to be the boss and did no work. She had her friends do all the work while she just supervised. But they got so mad that they sent Sue to the jail! + +Sue was so scared. She quickly learned that it wasn't nice to be spoiled and to not work when everyone else was working. + +When Sue's mom and dad found out, they were so happy that Sue was learning this important lesson. Finally, Sue was allowed to go home. She promised to never be spoiled again and to always help with the work. + +From that day on, Sue was a very hard worker! +Once, there were two friends, Mouse and Elephant. Mouse was always so eager to share whatever he had. One day, he set off to the nearby forest with a big label in his mouth. Elephant asked him, "What do you have there, Mouse?" Mouse's eyes widened with excitement. He replied, "It's a surprise for all our friends!" + +They both kept walking and soon met Cat, Sparrow, and Rabbit. When Mouse showed them the label, Cat's eyes lit up. "What a wonderful surprise," she said. + +They all sat together in a circle and Elephant said, "Let's share Mouse's surprise now." Everyone started feeling very dizzy with excitement! Mouse opened the label and out came a pile of yummy apples! Everyone was delighted and they started to split the apples amongst themselves. + +Cat asked Mouse, "Do you always have such wonderful ideas to share with us?" He smiled and nodded in reply. Everyone enjoyed the apples together, feeling very happy and satisfied. +One day, a small dinosaur was walking around looking for food. It was very fragile, as dinosaurs usually are. Suddenly, as the dinosaur was walking, it got struck by something! It looked up and it was an angry bird! + +The angry bird was very mad and it was trying to scare the little dinosaur away. The dinosaur was so scared that it didn't know what to do. But the angry bird wouldn't go away and it kept striking the dinosaur. + +Then, some other birds came and saw what was happening. They were scared of the angry bird, so they flew around and made a lot of noise! That made the angry bird angry and it flew away. + +The little dinosaur was very relieved and it thanked the other birds for helping it. Since that day, the little dinosaur has been careful and it pays attention when it's walking, so it doesn't get struck again! +Dylan wander through the forest looking around curiously. Suddenly, he noticed a strange smelly mineral on the ground. He picked up the mineral and observe it carefully, then put it in his pocket. He continued to wander through the forest until he met a rabbit who asked Dylan if he had the smelly mineral he was searching for. Dylan was surprised and showed the rabbit the mineral he was holding. The rabbit was very happy and promised to give Dylan a wonderful surprise if he followed. + +Dylan wondered what the surprise could be, but he followed the rabbit anyway. Eventually, the rabbit came to a clearing where Dylan found a beautiful glittering cave filled with different kinds of minerals. He was astounded and felt happy to have followed the rabbit. He thanked the rabbit and gathered some minerals before returning home. It was a wonderful surprise! +Once upon a time there was a three year old boy named Kevin. One day, Kevin wanted to go to the beach, so his mom took him to the beach to look for seashells. + +When they arrived the sky was a deep, bright blue and the sun shone in all its glory. Kevin's mom said, "Let's go to the deepest part of the beach". + +When they got there, Kevin saw some shrimp swimming about in the shallow water. As Kevin watched the shrimp, his mom asked him, "What do you think these shrimp will do if we have them?" + +Kevin thought for a few moments and then he said to his mom, "I think they will be happy if we have them". + +His mom smiled and said, "That's right, Kevin. That's the moral of this story: think of others before you think of yourself, because if you make others happy you will be happy too". + +With that, Kevin and his mom started playing in the waves, having the best day ever. Kevin always remembered the lesson his mom taught him about always thinking of others first. +John was a little boy who liked to have fun. He had a boat that he sailed all around the lake near his house. His boat was happy and sailed so fast! John liked to sail with his friends, but sometimes he was lazy and didn't want to go. + +One day, he got the idea to sail his boat in the river. He had so much fun racing back and forth! His boat glided over the water like a bird. + +When he was hungry, he would stop and get some dough. He loved the dough with sugar and sprinkles. It was really yummy! + +John always had so much fun sailing around the lake and river. He was a very lucky boy. He wanted to sail all the time, even when he was feeling lazy. +One day, Jonny and his mom were in the park. Jonny was feeling naughty and kept running away from his mom. Each time his mom called him back, he would run again. + +His mom grew very frustrated. She knew that Jonny needed to learn to trust her. She told Jonny that if he didn't come back, she would put on a white coat on him. + +Jonny was intrigued by this and immediately stopped running. He obediently walked back towards his mom. + +His mom smiled and hugged him. Jonny felt relieved to know that he could trust his mom. He knew that she wouldn't put the white coat on him - she just wanted to get him back. + +Jonny promised he would never be so naughty again. His mom was pleased, and promised that the white coat would stay in the closet forever. +One sunny day, a little girl named Daisy went out for a walk. She was very excited to be out so early in the morning. She loved seeing the wild animals and listening to the birds sing. + +But then, something unexpected happened: it started to rain! Daisy felt scared and began to cry. Suddenly, a giant tree branch broke off and fell onto the ground. Daisy was so thankful that it had not hit her. + +The rain kept coming, but Daisy did not want to go back inside. She thought it would be fun to explore what had broken off the tree. As she looked around, Daisy found that the branch had broken into lots of small pieces. She laughed as she went around collecting them. + +By the time it stopped raining, Daisy had collected all the pieces. She was so grateful for this experience, and couldn't wait to show her mom her collection of wild pieces from the broken branch. +Andy was a little boy. He always liked to go to the temple to play. He especially liked the big bell that he could ring with a big stick. + +One day, he asked his mom if he could mail a letter to the temple. His mom said yes and showed him how to write it. + +So he wrote a letter to the temple and put it in an envelope and stuck a stamp on it. He was very excited to mail it. + +But when he went to the post office to mail his letter, the postman said he couldn't mail it. He said the letter was too little and it needed to be bigger. + +Andy felt sad. He wanted to mail his letter to the temple. He thought and thought until he had an idea. He asked his mom if he could draw a bigger picture and put it on the letter. + +His mom said yes and helped him draw a bigger picture on his letter. Then Andy took it to the post office again and this time the postman said it was okay to mail. He smiled and said goodbye to his letter. + +Soon his letter made it to the temple. Everyone was so happy when they saw his picture. Andy was so proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a generous man named Bob. Bob wanted to make a pie. He went to the store and got all the ingredients he needed. But when he came home, he realized he didn't know how to bake a pie. + +Bob asked his three-year-old daughter, Emma, for help. Emma said, “I can try and help you.†+ +Bob was very proud of Emma and thanked her for being so generous. Emma ran to the kitchen and started to mix all the ingredients together. She was very careful and followed the instructions from the book. + +When the pie was almost finished, Bob and Emma opened the oven to check. The pie was golden and delicious-looking. They took it out of the oven, set it on the table and let it cool. + +When it was totally cooled, Bob took a big bite and said, "Emma, this pie is delicious. You did a great job. Thank you for being so generous and helping me." Emma was very proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful little girl called Daisy. She was playing in her garden when she saw something shiny, sparkly and blue. It was an envelope! Daisy was so excited to open it - she shook it to hear what was inside. + +The envelope had a surprise. Inside was a toy car with a big wheel that rolled. Daisy was so happy and quickly ran to show her Mom. + +But when Daisy and her Mom examined the wheel, Daisy noticed that it was not very secure. The wheel was loose and easily shook back and forth. He mom shook her head sadly and told Daisy that the wheel was hurt. + +Daisy's Mom explained that when something is hurt, it means it can't be used or played with anymore. She said that Daisy should always be careful when picking up things from the ground and make sure not to damage them. + +Moral of the story: Always be careful when picking something up from the ground, as it could be hurt. +Once upon a time there were two nations. One nation was really big and one nation was really small. The two nations started to disagree. + +The small nation said to the big nation: "Please be kind." But the big nation didn't listen. They did not want to be kind. + +So the small nation called for help. They asked some friends for help. All the small nation's friends gathered together and asked the big nation to be kind. + +But the big nation refused. They said: "No, we won't be kind. We won't agree." + +But then something amazing happened. All the small nation's friends started to chant: "Be kind, be kind, be kind!" The big nation heard the chant and they changed their minds. They agreed to be kind. + +The two nations started to smile and be happy. They worked together and everyone was kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful veil. It was so beautiful and different that everyone wanted it. + +One day, a kind little boy found the veil. He was happy and wanted to share the veil with his friends. He wanted everyone to be happy and he ran to his friends. + +But when he started to give the veil away, the other children started to fight over it. Then the little boy saw what was happening and he had a good idea. He decided to reverse the veil. He rolled it up, like a rope and he gave a small bit of it to each of his friends. This way, everyone was happy. + +The little boy had learned a valuable lesson. When you share something, you don't have to give it all away. You can just give a little bit. Sharing is the best way to be happy! +Once upon a time there was a lawyer who wanted to ride. But she was always so impatient! Whenever anyone asked her to go somewhere, she left right away. + +One day, she hopped onto her bicycle and raced down the street. She was so fast that her hair was flying in the wind. The wind was gentle and calming. + +But then she saw something in the distance. It was a big police car with a siren and flashing lights. The lawyer suddenly remembered the law. She had to stop and wait for the police. + +She stopped and waited, tapping her fingers on the handlebars. She was so impatient. But after a few minutes, the siren moved away. The lawyer smiled and went back to riding. + +The lawyer was so happy. She felt the wind on her face and she remembered that it was good to obey the law. She rode off into the sunset, happy and at peace. +Once upon a time there was a big mule who lived in the forest. He was a strong mule and he liked to roar. He would stretch his neck back and let out a mighty roar that echoed throughout the trees. + +One day, a naughty boy came into the forest and he was very rude to the mule. He shouted and poked him with a stick. The mule was so angry; he let out an even louder roar. + +That loud roar scared the naughty boy and he ran away, never to be seen again! The mule was happy that the rude boy was gone and felt much better. From then on, the mule always roars when he gets angry, to keep any naughty boys away. +Once upon a time, there was a brave dog named Max. He had big ears and a loud bark. One day he decided to start an adventure. + +He went to the park and saw a trumpet. It was yellow with a big bell on the end. Max was very brave, so he decided to start playing the trumpet. + +He blew into it and made a loud noise. Everyone was surprised! Even the birds that were in the trees stopped singing. + +Max kept playing the trumpet and soon everyone in the park heard him. They smiled and clapped their hands to the happy music. + +Max was very proud of himself. He put down the trumpet and ran home. He had a new appreciation for music and was glad he was brave enough to start his adventure. +Once upon a time there was an ugly star who lived in the sky. He didn't like the way he looked, so he cried every day. + +One day, a wise owl came to him. He said, "Do you not like the way you look? Don't mind it. Be happy with who you are." + +The star saw the wisdom in what the owl said and he stopped crying. He was so happy that his face was filled with joy and gratitude. + +The star then realized that it was better not to mind things he couldn't change and that it was more important to be kind and happy. + +The moral of this story is to not mind what you can't change and be happy with who you are. +One sunny day, a boy named Peter was walking in the park when he saw a squirrel gathering nuts. Peter was very hungry and he wanted to try it too. He asked the squirrel, "What are you doing?" + +The squirrel said, "I'm gathering food for winter so I have a goal to have enough." + +Peter felt encouraged and thought it was a great idea. He started gathering some nuts too. But when he had a big handful, a big mean crow swooped down and grabbed all the nuts away. + +Peter was so sad and very hungry. The squirrel encouraged him and said, "Do not worry too much, it won't be so bad. Keep trying and you can reach your goal." + +But Peter was upset and walked away with his head down. Even with the encouragement, he was unable to achieve his goal. His hungry stomach was still empty. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Brooke. Sam was feeling brave and Brooke was feeling fearful. Sam thought the best way to help Brooke was to invite her to go on an adventure. + +The two friends set off on their exciting journey. They walked through a dark forest and over a high bridge. Suddenly, the sky became grey and it started to get very cold. Brooke was feeling scared and nervous. + +But Sam had an idea. Sam told Brooke to close her eyes and put her arms out wide. As soon as she did, Brooke felt warm and brave. Something magical had happened! + +When Brooke opened her eyes, there was a bright rainbow ahead of them. They had reached the end of their journey and had seen a beautiful sight. The friends laughed and hugged each other, feeling grateful that they had invited each other on such a special trip. +Mom and Dad were washing their dishes in the kitchen when their three year old son came in. He said to them, “Can I have some yummy food?†+ +Mom smiled and said, “How about an insect?†+ +“No!†The little boy insisted, “I don’t want an insect. I want yummy food!†+ +Dad said, “I have a great idea. How about a yummy cookie? Do you like that?†+ +The little boy smiled and said, “Yes! I want a yummy cookie!†+ +Mom and Dad laughed and gave their son a yummy cookie. He smiled and said “Yum! Thank you so much!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lola who loved to explore in the deep woods. Every day she would take her parents' picnic basket and prepare some food for her journey. + +One day, Lola was walking really deep in the woods when she felt something itchy on her arm. She looked down and saw that it was a tiny bug! She tried to brush it away, but it wouldn't go away. It just kept crawling around her arm. + +Lola was scared and tried to walk faster. But the bug crawled even faster, and it hurt her a lot. She didn't want to feel the itch anymore, so she ran faster. + +The bug followed her until she reached the edge of the woods. As she came out, she saw a lake. The bug dove into the lake, and it was finally gone. But then, Lola suddenly felt really itchy. She looked down and saw that her arm was covered in hundreds of bugs! + +The bugs were deep in her skin and made her feel really uncomfortable. Lola jumped into the lake to try to clean them away, but it was too late. The bugs had caused a lot of damage, and Lola had to go home very sad. +Once upon a time, two little boys were playing together in a big, dark theater. The theater looked strange and spooky, with its black walls and ceiling. + +The first little boy said to the second, "Let's go explore!" The second boy said, "Okay!" + +So the two boys began searching the theater. As they explored, the first boy spotted something shiny on the ground. When he picked it up he realized it was a tiny box with a tiny button on top. + +The second boy said, "Press it!" + +So, the first boy pressed the button. Suddenly, a huge machine appeared in the middle of the theater, like magic! It had long tubes that supplied candy, toys, and lots of other things to the theater. + +The first boy was excited, but the second boy was suspicious. He said, "I think we should go now. This theater is too spooky." + +But the first boy wouldn't listen. He wanted to stay and play with the machine. + +So, the two boys stayed in the theater. They were having so much fun that they forgot to be careful. They started running around the theater - and soon they heard a loud crash. They had knocked over the machine! + +The two boys quickly realized they had caused a lot of trouble. They ran out of the theater, but it was too late. + +The theater was in ruins +Once upon a time, there was a gifted blue bird called Chirp. Chirps lives in a nest high up in a tree. She had just started laying eggs. She was so proud! One day, Chirp was getting a juicy worm to feed her eggs when she noticed a cat lurking near her nest. Chirp was scared and the cat looked hungry. + +Chirp wanted to protect her eggs, so she spread out her wings and chirped really loudly. It frightened the cat away, but Chirp was still worried. Suddenly, a kind little boy appeared and asked if he could help. Chirp nodded and the boy ran to pick up some stones and threw them at the cat. + +The cat ran away and Chirp was so relieved. She thanked the boy and gave him a feather as a way of saying thank you. Chirp was so lucky to have such a gifted helper. From that day on, Chirp and the boy became good friends and Chirp's nest was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth youth. The youth was curious about the world around them and often questioned it. One day, the young one asked a big question: "Why is the sky blue?" They looked up and marveled at the beauty of the blue sky. + +The youth then started to imagine what could possibly make the sky so smooth and blue. They wondered if it was the sun, the clouds or something else. Suddenly, the youth heard the voice of a wise teacher. The teacher said, "The clear sky is blue because of the way the light reflects off the atmosphere." + +The youth was so amazed by the answer and smiled with joy as they imagined the sky and its beauty. They then asked, "Why is the grass so green?" The teacher answered and the youth learned something new. The youth kept asking questions and kept learning more and more each day. They were a very curious youth! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only 3 years old and loved playing outside in the garden. One day, while playing in the garden, Sarah found a rake. She picked it up and asked her father, "What is this?" Her father smiled and said, "It’s a rake, Sarah. It’s used to help clean the garden." Sarah was very excited and said, “I want to help you clean the garden, Daddy!†Her father said, “That’s very sweet of you, Sarah. But I think it’s too big for you.†Sarah looked very sad and started to cry. Her father looked at her and said, “It’s okay, sweetheart. I believe you can do it.†Sarah smiled and started to rake the garden with her tiny hands. Her father was so proud of her and said, “I’m sorry I ever doubted you. You’re very brave.†Sarah smiled and said, “I believe I can do anything!†+Once upon a time there was a little animal. It was very useful. It could help people in so many ways. Every day the little animal would clap its hands and make people happy. + +One day, the animal was walking near a lake when it saw something it had never seen before. It wanted to get closer to have a better look, but it didn't know what it was. Suddenly it realised that it was a big box. The animal felt curious and started to clap its hands. + +Suddenly, a loud noise came from inside the box. The animal was so scared that it couldn't move. It was so scared that it forgot to clap its hands. After a few minutes, a big animal came out from the box. It chased the little animal and it ran away as fast as it could. + +The little animal was never seen again. That's why animals should always be careful about what they clap their hands for. Sometimes the things we don't know can be very dangerous. +Once upon a time, a boy called Tony was walking along the beach. He was so excited because he was about to meet his first octopus! + +Tony walked and walked until he reached a very colorful octopus. The colors on the octopus were pink, purple, yellow and blue. It was so beautiful! + +Tony and the octopus started to play together in the water. They splashed around and laughed. Tony was having so much fun that he didn't want to leave. + +Finally, Tony had to say goodbye to his new octopus friend. He was sad to go, but also happy that he had met the colorful octopus. +Once upon a time there was a kind woodcutter. He was always ready to give wood to the people in his village. One day, the woodcutter saw a big tree and decided to cut it up for wood. He made sure that he was ready, and he began to cut the tree. + +But it was harder than he thought! Try as he might, he couldn't chop it down. Exhausted, the woodcutter stepped away from the tree and sighed. Suddenly, the tree began to yield and it fell to the ground. + +The woodcutter was surprised but wise. He realised that when you are kind to people, they will help you in return. The woodcutter smiled and happily brought the wood back to the village. + +The villagers were amazed when they saw all the wood - they thanked the woodcutter. The woodcutter smiled and said, "See? When you are kind and look out for each other, you can achieve great things." Everyone was happy and they all vowed to carry on being kind and helpful to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She loved to do many things, but her favorite activity was going to the park to play. + +One day, when she was there, she saw a sunflower growing near the pond. She thought it was so beautiful and light that she decided to pick it. + +She reached out to take it, but her friend Jack stopped her. + +"No, Emma," he said. "We can't do that. That sunflower belongs to someone else." + +Emma was very angry because she really wanted to keep the sunflower. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. + +Just then, she thought of an idea. She decided to take a picture of the sunflower. That way, she could always remember how pretty it was. + +Jack was happy with Emma's idea. He smiled at her and they both ran back to the pond and took a picture of the sunflower in the light. + +Emma was so proud of her picture. She put it up in her room so she could look at it every day and remember how wonderful the sunflower was. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She was only three and loved to play in the garden. One day, when she was playing, she heard an odd noise coming from a nearby tree. As she got closer, she saw a witch sat in the branches! + +The witch smiled and said hello to Daisy. She asked Daisy if she wanted to go on an adventure. Daisy smiled and said yes! + +The witch asked Daisy to tell her what she wanted to see. Daisy said she wanted to go to the beach. + +The witch nodded and waved her hands, and Daisy found herself in the sand. The waves were big and the water was blue. Daisy laughed and jumped in - but the sea was too rough for her. + +The witch said, 'It's ok Daisy, I can help you' and waved her hands again. Suddenly, Daisy found herself in a little boat! + +The witch said 'Now you are safe.' Daisy thanked her, and they sailed away. + +The witch and Daisy had a wonderful day at sea. Daisy said 'Thank you witch, please come and visit me again'. The witch smiled and nodded - and disappeared in a puff of smoke. +Mandy was at the park with her parents. She saw a man holding a big prize and he was calling out. Mandy thought it was very exciting. "Mandy, you can try to win the prize!", said her mom. So Mandy ran over to the man to try. + +Mandy looked at the big prize and it was new. She was so excited. She said to the man, "Can I have the prize?". The man said, "Of course, but first you have to answer this riddle". Mandy tried her best to figure out the riddle, but no matter what she did, she could not answer it. + +Finally, the man said, "Sorry Mandy but you cannot have the prize. Maybe next time you will be able to answer the riddle." Mandy was so sad. She had been so excited about the new prize, but now she was not going to get it. She trudged back to her parents and hugged them tightly. They remembered then that it is never too late to try again and cheered her up for next time. +One day, Tom was outside playing. He was feeling shy, so he was alone. He found a match lying on the ground. Tom thought it was something special, so he decided that he wanted to keep it safe. He put it in his pocket, and went back to playing. + +Some time passed and Tom noticed an old man who was watching him from a distance. Tom was too shy to approach the old man, so he decided it was better to stay away. He went back to playing with his match. + +The next day, the old man approached Tom. The old man said "I see you have my match". The old man asked if he could have it back. + +Tom was worried that the old man would spoil his special find. But instead, the old man gave Tom some sweets. He said he was happy to see someone looking after something so special. + +Tom couldn't believe what had happened. He was so happy that the old man appreciated his care that he offered to share his sweets with the old man. + +That day, Tom learned that you should always take care of special things. +Once there was a little girl called Lisa. Lisa was very creative and loved to design things. One day she had an idea; she was going to design a peanut! + +Lisa got some pencils and paper, then she started drawing. She drew circles, lines and curves to create the peanut shape. When she was finished she was very proud of her design. + +Next, Lisa went to get some peanuts. She collected several from a distant tree. Then she painted each peanut the same colours as her design. + +When Lisa was finished, she was so pleased with her work. She had designed her own peanut! She carried her little peanut with her everywhere she went, as a reminder of her achievement. +Once upon a time there was a fat pig. His name was Toby. Toby always wanted to ride. He had heard all of the other animals talking about how much fun it could be. One day, Toby decided he was going to try to ride. + +He looked around and found a shirt in a nearby tree. He hopped up on it and held on tight. "Woo hoo!" he said as he began to ride. + +Toby's ride was so much fun! He could feel the wind in his face and hear the birds chirping. He kept riding until he heard a voice calling out, "Hey fatty! Get off my shirt!" + +Toby quickly hopped off the shirt and looked around. It was a small mouse. Toby apologized for taking the mouse's shirt and the mouse said, "It's ok. As long as you don't take my shirt again!" Toby said he wouldn't then skipped off to play. He had so much fun riding on the shirt! +Once upon a time, there was a little boat that wanted to sail. So, it set off on an adventure to find a special place. After a long time, it spotted a volcano. It looked so big! The volcano was very clean and bright. + +The boat was excited to explore this amazing place. So, it sailed up to the volcano. When it got there, it saw lots of beautiful flowers. They were in all different colors. The boat was so happy! + +It sailed around the volcano many times. It looked so happy and shiny in the sunshine. Then it sailed away. It had a feeling that it would come back one day. The end. +Jimmy noticed he was the last one at the zoo. He was sad and was walking to the door. As he approached the door, he heard clapping. He turned around and saw all the animals clapping their hands. He couldn't help but smile. + +Jimmy walked closer and heard the animals talking. One monkey said, "Let's all applaud Jimmy. He was very useful today." + +Jimmy couldn't believe his ears. He was so happy and wanted to know what he did to deserve the animals' appreciation. But there was no one to answer his questions. + +He finally arrived at the door and went home. On his way home, he thought about what the monkey said in the zoo. He started to wonder what he did that was so useful. + +The next day, Jimmy went back to the zoo. When he arrived, he noticed that all the animals were lined up at the door. He hurried to get closer and heard them saying, "We're here to thank you for opening this door for us." + +Jimmy couldn't believe his eyes and was filled with joy. He finally realized that the animals had been applauding him for opening the door of their enclosure the day before. + +Jimmy smiled and thanked the animals. He was really touched by their kindness and realized how useful it was to help his furry friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very curious, and loved to explore. One day, she spotted a newspaper lying on the ground. It was wet from the rain and she was very excited. The little girl wanted to grow the newspaper. + +So, she decided to plant it in the garden. She dug a hole and put the newspaper in it, then filled the hole with soil and watered it. The little girl waited excitedly to see if anything would grow. + +But soon, the news spread and the girl's parents heard about it. When they found out what she had done, her parents were not happy. They told her that newspapers can't grow and gave her a stern lecture about not wasting time. + +The girl was so disappointed and started to cry. She asked, "But why can't newspapers grow?" Then her parents told her about the importance of reading and that newspapers can give her knowledge and wisdom. + +The little girl understood and she promised never to waste time again. She promised to read the newspapers instead and grow her knowledge. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters, Riley and Samantha. One day, Samantha wanted to go explore the park. + +Riley thought it was a brilliant idea, but she said "Be careful! There is a witch living in the forest". Samantha thanked Riley for the advice and she went off. + +Samantha quickly arrived at the park, but she was soon surrounded by a group of evil witches. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Then, she remembered what her sister had said - she had to be brave! + +So, Samantha confidently said to the witches "I thank you for the invitation, but I must go home now". The witches were surprised and quickly flew away. + +Samantha was very brave and made it back home safely. She was so proud of herself. From then on, she always remembered to follow Riley's advice. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to advice from others. Sometimes, it can help us make the right choices and stay away from danger. +John was a little boy who loved to play. One morning, he woke up feeling very sleepy. He went to get some breakfast, and he saw his mom cooking something in the kitchen. From the smell in the kitchen, John knew that his mom was cooking something delicious. + +Then, John's mom gave him some food. The food was so delicious that John ate it all up. He even had more than one helpings. Then, John went outside to a well that was in the garden. The well was very big and deep and it was one of John's favorite places. + +John was so excited that he decided to jump inside the well. He thought it would be fun, but the well was very deep. Luckily, a fat cat was inside the well and it helped John to get out. After that, John decided not to jump again inside the well. +Once there was a little girl named Suzie who was feeling very sad. She peeked out of her window and saw a big bird flying in the sky. Suzie wished she could fly away just like that bird and be happy. + +Suddenly, she felt a soft tap on her shoulder. When she turned around, there was her father, smiling at her. He had come to give her a big hug and tell her he loved her. + +She felt much better after that, and decided to go and play in the garden. She peeked out of the garden gate, and saw all the colourful butterflies, bees and birds flying around. She was happy and soon forgot her sad feelings. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who lived in a farm. She loved to play outdoors, so one day she decided to explore the area beyond the farm. She walked and walked until she got to the edge of a cliff. The girl was very confused, she had never seen a cliff before. + +The girl looked around, there was nobody around to help her. She wanted to explore, but she was also scared. She wasn't sure what to do. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was the sound of animals. She started to cry, she was so scared. + +The animals were friendly and they came closer. The girl was so happy. She forgot all about the cliff. She started to run and play with the animals, they were so much fun! + +But then the girl remembered. She had been so close to the cliff and now it was almost sunset. She felt sad and confused again. She knew that it was time to go home, but she really missed the animals and the cliff. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went to explore her garden. +She had a great time running around and looking at all kinds of different plants and insects. But then Anna noticed something very interesting. At the end of the garden was an old piece of wood with a tiny little door. +Anna couldn't contain herself and ran straight to the door. She tried the handle, and to her surprise, it opened! +Anna stepped inside and saw the most amazing things. Everything was so neatly organized. +"What is this place?", Anna asked out loud. +Then a voice from the corner of the room answered: "This is my special place, Anna. Here I keep all my memories." +Anna could barely contain her excitement. She hurried over to the voice and saw an old woman wearing a necklace. +"Why do you keep all your memories in here?", Anna asked the old woman. +The old woman lovingly stroke Anna's cheek and said: "I wanted to keep them all in one safe place, so that I could access them if I ever needed to. That way I'm always organized!" +Anna smiled and thanked the old woman. From that day on she made sure to always keep her memories safe and organize them. +The End. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Mia. She was very excited to go outside with her mom. She had the prettiest yellow scarf to wear. + +Mia's mom smiled and said, "Look at you! You look so pretty in your scarf." + +Mia beamed with excitement. She skipped out the door and to the nearby park. + +At the park, Mia saw several children playing with each other. They were all wearing different scarves. Some of them had scarves with animals while others had scarves with pretty designs. Mia wanted to play with the other children but hesitated. + +Just then, Mia's mom said, "It doesn't matter what scarf you have, Mia. What matters most is that you make friends with the others and that you treat them with kindness." + +Mia smiled and ran over to the others, shouting, "hello!" The children welcomed her with open arms and they all had a wonderful day playing together. + +Mia went home with her mom that night. She felt proud of herself for making friends and most importantly, for making the right choice not to judge the others based on their scarves. + +Mia learnt an important lesson that day - that friends should never be judged based on their appearance. +It was the day of the big game. Jenny was so excited. She got her white sneakers on and was ready to go. + +Down the street, she met a man. He had a big smile and he said, "Are you ready for the game?" + +"Yes!" said Jenny. She was feeling ready. + +The man told her he had a surprise for her. "Wait until the game is over," he said. + +At last, the game was finished. The man came back and gave Jenny a big, red ball. He said, "This is for you. Now you're really ready!" + +Jenny was so happy. She hugged the man and thanked him. With her new ball, she was ready to have lots of fun. +Dave was walking down the street with his pet dog. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and Dave got scared. He wanted to figure out what was causing it so he slowly moved closer to see. Suddenly, he saw a mysterious man on the other side of the street and he started to back away. + +The man called to Dave and asked him why he was so embarrassed. Dave replied that he was scared because of the loud noise. The man laughed at Dave and started to walk away. His dog started growling and chasing after him. + +Dave got angry and chased after his dog. But when he was almost at the mysterious man, he realized that the man was gone. Dave was very confused and embarrassed. He asked around, but no one seemed to know what happened to the man. + +Without any answers, Dave eventually headed home. On the way, he kept thinking about the mystery man. He was disappointed and embarrassed that he had let this mystery man go. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who had a special power called heal. He was very creative and decided to try and use his power to heal something uncommon. He chose an avocado. He put his hands around the avocado, closed his eyes, and used his power. Suddenly he could feel the avocado healing beneath his hands. When he opened his eyes, the avocado had grown twice its size! Everyone was amazed at the little boy's ability and the rest of the town started to call him the "Avocado King". He became very popular and everyone wanted to learn his creative healing style. He was able to heal many things with his power and he was very proud. He taught other people how to use their own healing power and made it his mission to help heal the world. +One day, a bear went outside to take a walk. He saw something that looked very fine. It was a big, sparkly stone. The bear's eyes sparkled, and he said out loud: "That's mine!" + +He took the stone and put it in his pocket. But then a mouse came over and said: "What are you doing? That's not yours!" + +The bear said, "Yes it is, it's mine!" The mouse replied: "No it's not, it's mine!" + +The bear and the mouse argued back and forth, until the mouse said: "Let's take it to the king, and see what he says!". + +So the bear and the mouse went together to the king's castle. When the king saw their sparkly stone, he said: "That's a fine stone! The mouse and the bear can share it; it's both of yours!" + +The mouse and the bear were so happy, and from then on the stone was theirs to share. They went on more walks together, and enjoyed their fine sparkly stone. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy rabbit who lived in a nice and cozy home. He was very proud of his wealth and was always looking for new ways to get even richer. One day, he decided to go to the beach to find treasure. + +The rabbit dove deep into the ocean, looking for something valuable. He looked and looked, but he couldn't see anything of value. + +Suddenly, he noticed a big pile of rocks. When he swam closer, he realized the rocks were steaming! When he looked closer, he found the steam was coming from a big golden treasure! He was so excited. + +The rabbit quickly grabbed the treasure, but a wise old turtle saw him and spoke. "Rabbit, don't be so greedy. There are more important things in life than wealth!" + +The rabbit realized the wise turtle was right, and so he set the treasure back in the ocean and swam away. He learned that day that it's better to appreciate what you already have, instead of chasing after wealth. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to play outside. She had heard that there was a hidden pastry nearby, so she went in search of it. She walked and walked until she came upon a big tree. + +Sarah looked up into the branches and saw something big, round and yummy-looking. She asked the tree, "Hey tree, do you know where the hidden pastry is?" + +The tree was kind and said, "Sure! Look right up here. I have been growing this pastry in my branches for a long time now. Would you like to eat it?" + +Sarah was so excited. She thanked the tree and plucked the pastry from its branches. She took a big bite and it tasted so delicious. It was the best pastry she had ever tasted! + +Sarah enjoyed the pastry she found and was so happy that she found the hidden pastry. She thanked the tree again for helping her and continued on her way. +"Mama, let's stay in the park," said Will. "It's a sunny day and I want to play!" + +Mama laughed and picked up Will's hand. "Let's go!" + +They walked to the park, and when they arrived, Will's eyes lit up. There was a yellow slide that looked so high! Will ran to the slide, while Mama watched with a smile. + +Will climbed up the ladder and looked down at Mama. "Watch me, Mama!" + +Mama waved, and Will pushed off the slide and flew! He felt the wind on his face and smiled. He stayed on the slide until he reached the bottom. + +Mama was clapping and laughing. "That was great, Will! Now, let's go home." + +Will nodded and held Mama's hand. He looked back at the slide, and smiled. He knew he'd come back soon. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was three years old, and he liked to explore new places. One day, Timmy was exploring a big building when he found a big door. It was an exit door and it was colorful. + +Timmy was curious and wanted to open the door, but he was too small to reach the knob. He asked for help from one of the adults nearby, but she said he wasn't allowed to open the door. "It's a rule that we have to hold the door shut," she said. + +Timmy was sad he couldn't open the door, but he remembered one important thing. He remembered that rules were important, and that he should always listen to adults who know better. So Timmy put his hands in his pockets and went back the way he came. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to listen and follow rules, even when they don’t seem all that fun. Learning this lesson can keep you safe and help you to make the right choices. +Once there was a mother and a daughter. Every day they would go on a walk around the neighborhood. The mother was always very polite to people they would pass. + +One day, the daughter saw a pretty butterfly fly by. She wanted to catch it, but the butterfly was too fast. So the daughter ran towards it. + +"Be careful!" the mother said. "Don't get too close!" + +But the daughter didn't listen. She kept running until she was close enough to try to catch the butterfly with her hands. But that was a mistake. + +Suddenly, the butterfly turned and bit the daughter's hand. + +"Ow!" the daughter cried. + +The mother quickly came over. "It's okay," she said in a gentle voice. "It's just a little bite. Let's go home and put a band-aid on it." + +The daughter was very scared, but she knew her mother was right. She was very polite and held back her tears. + +The mother and daughter went home and the mother took care of the bite. After that, they never got too close to butterflies again. +There was once a small girl, whose name was Liz. She was three years old. Liz lived in a very hot place. Each day, the heat was too much for her to bear. + +One day, Liz's mom suggested they go to the oasis. Liz was filled with excitement! She had been to the oasis before, and remembered how cool and beautiful it was. + +When the duo arrived, Liz was in awe. The oasis was so large, and filled with lush green trees. It was like a slice of paradise. + +Liz's mom was so compassionate. She knew it was the perfect spot for relaxing. She allowed Liz to take off her shoes and socks and wade in the cool, shallow waters. Liz was so happy and thankful! + +That day was a very special day for Liz. She cherished her time with her mom, who always showed how compassionate she was. The oasis was a special, magical place - a place that Liz would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a library. It was a very quiet place. + +In the library, there were books in neat stacks. They all looked different. Some were tall and some were small. + +The library was made to provide books for everyone. Kids from the town would come in and borrow books. They could bring them home and learn all sorts of things. + +The librarian was always happy to help the kids pick out a book. She would provide them with a book and send them off to read. + +The library was a quiet place, but it was full of stories and adventure! +There was a boy named Sam. He was 3 years old and loved to explore. One day, Sam saw a bright light in the sky. He leaned in closer to see what it was. + +When he looked up again, he couldn't believe his eyes. It was an incredible rainbow! Sam's face lit up with joy. He leaned further forward to try and touch it. He reached out, but it was too far away. + +The rainbow was so beautiful that Sam wanted to get closer. He searched high and low until he finally found a small ladder. He leaned it against the tree and climbed up. + +As Sam was leaning in, he felt the warmth of the sun on his face. He heard a light humming sound in the air. He looked down and saw the incredible colours of the rainbow. He smiled and hugged the tree. + +Now, whenever Sam looks up at the sky, he remembers the wonderful colours of the rainbow and the incredible feeling of leaning in to see it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a big problem. Every day, while she was playing, she would drop her little fork on the ground. She would always pick it up, but it was getting a little bit bent every time it happened. + +One day, her mom saw her. She told her little girl that she should take her fork to the store to see if they could restore it. The little girl was surprised, but she happily ran off to the store. + +When she arrived, she spoke with the storekeeper and explained what had happened. The storekeeper said that he could restore the fork, so he took it from her. + +However, when the little girl went back the next day, the storekeeper told her that her fork was still broken. He said that he had tried to restore it but he couldn't do it. The little girl was so sad but the storekeeper said she could have a different fork if she wanted. + +The little girl took the fork, but it wasn't her special one anymore. She never forgot the little fork and was sad that it wasn't restored. +Ben was feeling brave today, so he decided to peek in the attic. He slowly opened the door and was surprised by what he saw. It was dark and scary, but he kept going. + +Then, he saw it - a big pot of sauce. He was very brave and decided to try it. He took a spoonful and it was delicious! He wanted more. + +As he kept looking around, he noticed something else - a bright red object. He tried to peek closer to see what it was and realized it was a scary monster! He tried to stay brave and he slowly stepped back away. + +Ben closed the attic door and thought carefully about what he had seen. He knew he wanted more of the delicious sauce, but he was also scared of the scary monster. He had to come up with a brave plan. + +The next day, Ben returned to the attic with a plan and some friends. He slowly opened the door, and this time he was prepared for the scary monster. His friends helped him get the sauce as he faced the monster. Eventually, the monster was gone, and Ben and his friends enjoyed the delicious sauce. +Once there was a young girl who was walking in the park. She was exploring and having lots of fun. Suddenly, she felt a presence nearby. She looked around, but all she saw was a thief. He was trying to steal her toy! + +The girl was so confused. She wasn't sure what to do. Then, she thought of a good plan. She closed her eyes and started to count to three. When she opened them again, the thief had gone! + +The girl realised that if she had kept her eyes open, the thief would have been able to get away with her toy. She learned an important lesson that day - sometimes it pays to close your eyes! +Danny was feeling bored and decided he had to get outside and explore. He grabbed his club and started marching through the park. + +Danny spotted a group of friends marching in the distance. He could hear them singing and laughing, so he decided to go and join them. + +The group of friends welcomed Danny and they all started to march in a circle, singing and giggling as they went. Danny was having a great time and soon they were spinning in circles and running around. + +Suddenly, the group stopped and all of the friends began to laugh. Danny realised he had tripped over his own feet and fell over. He felt embarrassed. + +"Are you okay, Danny?" one of his friends asked, still laughing. + +Danny looked up with a shy smile, feeling a bit sorry. "I'm okay," he replied. + +The group all smiled and gave Danny a hug. Then, they continued to march and play together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a small bear. He was feeling a bit lonely and bored. He stepped out of his home and began to look around. Everywhere was dry and quiet. The bear paused, looking around. He wanted to find something fun to do. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a rhythm in the air. It was coming from the nearby forest. He wanted to find out what was causing the sound. The bear quickly skipped into the woods, eager to find the source. + +He eventually came to a small pond. In it, a group of frogs were singing and hopping around. The bear had never seen anything like it. He paused in amazement. The frogs were creating a beautiful, rhythmic song. + +The bear then joined in, singing and dancing with the frogs. They played together all day long, until the sun went down. The bear was filled with joy. Then, he walked home, full of music and rhythm. +Mia and her mum were walking. Mia was very excited, as she held a medal in her hand. “Mum, where are we going?†Inquired Mia. “We are going to get our surprise†Her mum replied with a smile. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud ringing noise. Mia jumped in surprise and looked around. Then, she saw it - the big red bell on top of the building. Mia felt very nervous, but also excited. + +Mia and her mum walked up the steps. They followed the pathway to the big red bell. Mia was shaking as she and her mum slowly made their way to the top. The ringing sound was so loud and Mia felt very nervous. But then, her mum said “it’s time to pull the bell, Miaâ€. + +Mia took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Then, she reached out and pulled the big red bell. All of a sudden, the bell began to ring loudly. Mia was so relieved as she opened her eyes and saw the beautiful surprise - a shiny golden medal. +Once upon a time there was a mama bear and her baby bear. The mama bear loved her baby bear very much and hugged him all the time. One day, the mama bear wanted her baby to have fun. So she started a great game. They played hide and seek. + +The baby bear would hide behind a tree or under a bush while the mama bear counted to ten. When the mama bear was done counting, she'd look for her baby. When the mama bear spotted her baby, she'd run with her arms open wide and hug him. + +The baby bear loved the game. Little by little, the game got harder and harder. Until one day, the mama bear could not find her baby anywhere. She looked behind trees, under bushes but still couldn't find him. + +So, she stopped and shouted: "Where are you my baby? I'm looking for you!" + +The baby bear answered from a bush: "I'm here mama! I'm too hard to find!" + +The mama bear was so happy to hear her baby's voice. She ran towards him, hugged him and said: "Always remember my baby bear, if it is hard to find you, it is also hard to be found." + +The baby bear hugged his mama back and smiled. From then on, they always remembered this special lesson and shared a great hug. + +M +Once upon a time, there was a curious brother who wanted to lead. He enjoyed exploring the world and finding different places. One day, he lead his family on an adventure to the park. The brother loved being in charge and leading the way. His little brother watched and copied his every move. + +At the park, the curious brother lead his family on a journey. He found a big tree and lead them all around it. His little brother was so excited and ran behind him. They looked at different animals and plants. The brother even found a big lake and showed his family where the ducks were swimming. + +Finally, when it was time to go home, the brother lead the way again. He guided everyone back and was glad to be the leader. From then on, the curious brother made sure to lead his family in the right direction. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl wearing a pale blue uniform for school. She was happy to go to school and learn lots of new things. As she walked down the path to school, she saw a surrender sign. This made the small girl curious. What is surrender? She thought to herself. + +When the small girl reached school, she talked to a teacher about the sign. The teacher smiled kindly and said it was part of an Army uniform. She told the small girl that sometimes soldiers have to take off their uniform and surrender. + +The teacher's story made the small girl sad. She did not like the idea of soldiers taking off their uniforms and surrendering, so she wrote a poem about how brave soldiers should never have to surrender. + +She shared her poem with her classmates, who were happy to learn about soldiers and why they should never have to surrender. The small girl smiled knowing that even if soldiers must surrender one day, they will always remain brave and strong in her heart. +Once upon a time, there were two brave pigs. They wanted to find an oasis – a place with water and lots of plants. But the oasis was far away, and the pigs were very small. + +The pigs heard that the wolf was very organized, so they asked the wolf to permit them to travel. The wolf thought it was a good idea and he agreed. + +So the two pigs set off on their journey. They walked and they ran until they found their oasis. It was perfect – cool water to drink and lots of plants to nibble on. The pigs were so happy! + +They enjoyed their oasis for many days. It was a magical place, and the two pigs soon forgot that they had ever asked the wolf for help. + +But the wolf had been very kind and permitted them to find the oasis. So whenever the pigs looked into the distance, they saw the wolf – he was a reminder of their kindness to the organized wolf. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to watch his friends race. They would hop and run as fast as they could. Benny wanted to join in on the fun, but he was too slow. + +One day, Benny decided to practice every day so he could become a successful racer. He hopped and ran as fast as he could, but it was hard work. + +Finally, the day of the big race came. Benny was nervous, but he knew he had practiced hard. He hopped and ran as fast as he could, but he still couldn't keep up with his friends. + +Benny was sad that he didn't win, but he was happy for his friends. As he was hopping home, he didn't watch where he was going and fell into a hole. He couldn't get out and was stuck there all alone. Benny wished he had been more careful and not so focused on the race. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat delicious cakes and cookies. One day, her mom baked a big chocolate cake for her. Lily was so happy and excited to eat it. + +But when she went to the kitchen, she saw that her little brother had already eaten half of the cake. Lily started to weep and said, "That's not fair. I wanted to eat the cake too." + +Her mom saw that Lily was upset and asked what was wrong. Lily said, "My little brother ate half of the cake. Now there's not enough for me." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll make another cake just for you. And this time, we'll make sure your brother doesn't eat it all." Lily hugged her mom back and felt better. She put her arms around her mom's waist and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You're the best." +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. They would run and jump and laugh really loud. + +One day, Timmy's mom said it was time to go inside and take a bath. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he went inside and got in the bathtub. He loved to splash and play with his toys while he bathed. + +After his bath, Timmy's mom helped him get ready for bed. She brushed his teeth and combed his hair. Timmy looked up at his mom and gave her a big smile. He was happy and clean and ready for a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the cars were going vroom vroom! One car was the fastest and won the race. + +After the race, the winner got a lime. The lime was green and sour. The winner ate the lime and made a funny face. + +Everyone was polite and said "good job" to the winner. The winner felt happy and proud. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. On the farm, there was a pig. The pig was pink and had a curly tail. The pig was very helpful to the farmer. The farmer loved the pig because it helped him with the work. + +One day, the pig got lost. The farmer looked everywhere for the pig. He asked the other animals if they had seen the pig. The cow said, "I saw the pig last night. It was near the pond." The farmer went to the pond and found the pig. He was so happy to find his helpful pig. He said, "You belong on this farm. You are my helpful pig." + +From that day on, the pig stayed close to the farmer. The farmer knew that the pig was very important to him. The pig was happy to belong on the farm and to be helpful to the farmer. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the beach with his mom. They played in the sand and built a big castle. Timmy thought the castle was very attractive. + +Suddenly, a little girl came over and said, "Wow, your castle is amazing! Can I play with you?" + +Timmy said, "Yes, you can play with me. What's your name?" + +The little girl said, "My name is Lily. Thank you for letting me play with you." + +Timmy and Lily had so much fun playing in the sand and building more castles. They said they would come back to the beach again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived on a farm with her family. One day, her dad went to the field to check on the wheat. He said, "Look, Lily, the wheat is growing tall and strong!" + +Lily replied, "Wow, that's brilliant, Daddy!" + +Later that day, Lily's grandma arrived to visit. She brought some fresh bread made from the wheat on the farm. Lily said, "Grandma, this bread is delicious!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. It's made from the wheat that grows on your farm." + +Lily was happy to have her grandma visit and to know that the wheat on their farm was being used to make yummy bread. She loved spending time with her family on the farm and couldn't wait to see what adventures tomorrow would bring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special notebook that she loved very much. It was pink and had a picture of a unicorn on the cover. The notebook was delicate, which means it was easy to break if she wasn't careful. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She played on the swings and the slide, but when it was time to go home, she couldn't find her notebook. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. She felt sad because she knew how special it was to her. + +The next day, Lily's mom got a call from the park ranger. He had found Lily's notebook! She was so happy and relieved. She knew that she needed to be more careful with her delicate notebook from now on. Lily hugged her mom and said, "I'm so happy we found my notebook. Now I can draw more pictures!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because that's when her family would go for a drive. One Sunday, they went for a drive in their car. It was very loud, and Lily covered her ears. + +"Are we there yet?" asked Lily. + +"Not yet, sweetie," said her mom. + +Lily looked out the window and saw lots of trees and houses. She saw a dog chasing a ball and a boy riding his bike. Finally, they arrived at a park. They got out of the car and had a picnic. Lily ate a sandwich and some fruit. She played on the swings and the slide. + +"This was the best Sunday ever!" said Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk outside her house. One day, she was drawing a picture of a flower when she heard a sigh. She turned around and saw her neighbor, Mrs. Jones, looking pale. + +Lily asked Mrs. Jones what was wrong. Mrs. Jones said she was feeling sad because her cat had run away. Lily wanted to help Mrs. Jones feel better, so she drew a picture of a cat with her chalk. Mrs. Jones smiled and said the picture made her feel happy. + +Lily felt happy too because she had helped her neighbor. She gave Mrs. Jones a big hug and went back to drawing with her chalk. From that day on, Lily and Mrs. Jones would often draw pictures together on the sidewalk and make each other smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her teddy bear. She was having so much fun until a little boy came over and demanded that he wanted to play with the teddy bear too. + +Lily didn't want to share her teddy bear because it was her favorite thing in the whole world. But the little boy kept asking and asking, so Lily finally said, "Okay, you can play with my teddy bear for a little bit." + +After a while, the little boy gave the teddy bear back to Lily and said, "Thank you for sharing your charming teddy bear with me." + +Lily felt happy that she could make someone else happy by sharing her favorite thing. From that day on, Lily learned that it's nice to share and make others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to build things. She would use blocks to create tall structures and great towers. One day, she met a boy named Max who also loved to build. + +Max said, "I can build a better tower than you!" + +Lily replied, "No way! I am the best at building." + +They decided to have a contest to see who could build the tallest tower. Lily started building with her blocks, but Max was gaining on her. He had built a tall structure that was almost as great as Lily's tower. + +Lily was getting worried that Max might win the contest, so she quickly added more blocks to her tower. In the end, Lily's tower was the tallest and she won the contest. Max congratulated her and they both agreed that building was a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved horses and always dreamed of having one of her own. One day, she saw a beautiful horse in a field near her house. She went to the fence and said, "Hello, horse! You are so pretty!" + +The horse looked at Lily and said, "Thank you, little girl. What is your name?" + +"My name is Lily. I wish I could have a horse like you," she said thoughtfully. + +The horse smiled and said, "Maybe one day you will. But for now, you can come visit me anytime you want. Just call my name and I will come see you." + +Lily was so happy to have made a new friend. She visited the horse every day and they had many fun adventures together. From that day on, Lily knew that even though she didn't have a horse of her own, she had a thoughtful friend who would always be there for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom took her to the market to buy some fruits and vegetables. Lily was very excited to go to the market because she loved to watch the colorful fruits and vegetables. + +As they were walking around the market, Lily saw a man who looked very tired. She asked her mom, "Why is that man so tired?" Her mom replied, "Maybe he worked very hard today." + +Suddenly, Lily's mom saw her friend and they started to talk. Lily got bored and asked her mom, "Can we go home now?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can go home now." Lily was happy to go home and take a nap because she was also feeling tired. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to sleep all day and never played with the other animals. One day, Whiskers saw an infant bird fall from its nest. The birdie was too little to fly and was crying for help. + +Whiskers didn't want to help the birdie because he was too lazy. But then, he remembered how his mommy told him that helping others is good. So, he decided to help the birdie. + +Whiskers went to get help from his friends, the squirrels. They arrived quickly and together they made a little nest for the birdie. Whiskers was happy he helped the little birdie and learned that it's always good to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. Lily loved to play with Mittens all day long. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to clean up and sighed loudly. Mittens looked at her with his big green eyes. + +Lily's mom said, "If you clean up your toys, we can go to the park." Lily's eyes lit up with excitement and she quickly picked up her toys. As they walked to the park, Lily saw a gray cloud in the sky. She sighed and said, "I hope it doesn't rain." + +At the park, Lily and Mittens played on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun that Lily didn't even notice when the gray cloud turned into a big rainstorm. They ran back home, wet and happy. Lily sighed again, but this time it was a happy sigh. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Lily's mom told her that it was going to rain and that she couldn't go outside. Lily started to worry because she loved playing in the rain. + +Lily asked her mom, "Why can't I play outside in the wet rain?" Her mom said, "Because you'll get sick if you get too wet." Lily was sad because she wanted to play outside. + +Then, Lily's dad came home and said, "I have an idea! We can make a fort in the living room and play there instead." Lily was happy because she loved making forts. She said, "Is that available now?" Her dad said, "Yes, it is." They made a fort and played inside until the rain stopped. Lily was happy because she got to play and she didn't get too wet. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to play hockey. He was very bald and had no hair on his head. One day, he was very tired and decided to sleep. While he was sleeping, his friends came to play hockey with him. They saw him sleeping and decided not to wake him up. They played quietly and had a lot of fun. When the man woke up, he was surprised to see his friends playing hockey without him. But then they all played together and had a great time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds in the sky and the flowers in the garden. One day, Lily's parent took her to the zoo. They saw many animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. But Lily saw something unusual - a big pink bird with a long neck! She was so happy to watch it walk around. + +After the zoo, Lily's parent took her to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. But Lily was still thinking about the unusual bird. She asked her parent if they could go back to the zoo to watch it again. Her parent said they could go back another day. + +Lily went to bed that night dreaming about the unusual bird. She couldn't wait to go back and watch it again with her parent. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lively doll that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily and her doll went for a walk in the park. + +As they were walking, Lily noticed a little boy crying. She asked him why he was sad. The boy said he lost his favorite toy truck and couldn't find it. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Don't worry, I have an idea. My doll and I will help you look for your truck." So, they all looked together and finally found the truck under a bush. + +The little boy was very happy and said, "Thank you so much, Lily and lively doll!" Lily smiled and said, "No problem, we are happy to help." And they all went home feeling happy and proud of themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, her mommy asked her to organize her toys. + +Lily said, "Okay, mommy! I will put my dolls in one box and my teddy bears in another box. Then, I will put the boxes on the shelf." + +Mommy was happy and said, "Good job, Lily! You are so good at organizing things." + +After organizing her toys, Lily felt thirsty. She asked mommy for a bottle of water. Mommy gave her a bottle with a blue cap. Lily drank the water and said, "Yummy! I like this bottle." + +Mommy laughed and said, "That's because the water is not spicy. Spicy means it has a taste that makes your mouth feel hot." + +Lily smiled and said, "I don't like spicy things. I like my water in this bottle." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they found a stick and started pretending it was a sword. Timmy was eager to play and asked, "Can I have a turn with the weapon?" + +His friend said, "Sure, but be careful not to kick anyone with it." Timmy promised he wouldn't and they continued playing. Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. Timmy's friend got scared and said, "What do we do?" + +Timmy bravely grabbed the stick and yelled, "I'll kick the dog with my weapon!" But before he could do anything, the dog stopped and wagged its tail. It turned out the dog just wanted to play too. Timmy and his friends had a fun time playing with the friendly dog and they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the forest. One day, she met a big wolf who was very friendly. "Hello, Mr. Wolf. You are very big and strong," said Lily. "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind," replied the wolf. + +As they walked together, Lily noticed how the trees were getting taller and taller. "Look, Mr. Wolf! The trees are growing so tall," she exclaimed. "Yes, they are," said the wolf. "Just like you, Lily. You are growing bigger and smarter every day." + +The wolf was very graceful as he moved through the forest. "You are so graceful, Mr. Wolf," said Lily. "Thank you, Lily. I try to be," said the wolf. "But you are also very graceful when you dance and play." + +Lily and the wolf became good friends and they played together every day. And as they played, Lily continued to grow and learn new things, just like the trees in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park every day. One day, she saw a big whale swimming in the clear blue water. She was amazed and wanted to touch it. + +Suddenly, an old man came and said, "You should not touch the whale, Lily. It is not safe." + +"Why?" asked Lily. + +"Whales are very big and strong, and they can hurt you without meaning to," replied the old man. + +Lily understood and promised never to touch the whale or any other wild animal again. She skipped happily home, knowing that she had learned an important lesson about respecting nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching movies. He watched movies every day with his mommy and daddy. + +One day, Timmy's mommy put on a movie that Timmy didn't like. He said, "Mommy, I hate this movie. Can we watch a different one?" His mommy said, "Of course, Timmy. Let's find a movie that you like." + +Timmy was so grateful that his mommy listened to him. They found a new movie and watched it together. Timmy was happy and he said, "Thank you, mommy. I love watching movies with you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars in the sky at night. He would try to count them all, but there were too many! + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he ate all the cookies. Timmy felt guilty because he did eat all the cookies. He answered, "Yes, I ate all the cookies." + +Later that night, Timmy looked up at the stars and wondered if there were cookies in space. He asked his mom, but she didn't know the answer. Timmy decided he would be an astronaut when he grew up so he could find out if there were cookies in space. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max liked to play with his ball and run around outside. One day, Max found a mystery in the yard. He didn't know what it was, so he went to his friend, the cat, to ask for help. + +"Meow, what's the mystery, Max?" asked the cat. + +"I don't know, can you help me figure it out?" replied Max. + +The cat thought for a moment and then said, "Let's print some pictures of it and show them to our other friends. Maybe they will know what it is!" + +So, Max and the cat printed some pictures of the mystery and showed them to their friends. They all looked at the pictures and finally, the rabbit said, "Oh, I know what that is! It's a birdhouse!" + +Max and the cat were so happy to solve the mystery with their friends. From that day on, they played near the birdhouse and made sure to be friendly to all the birds that lived there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a pretty flower and wanted to pick it. But when she got close, a bee flew out and started to spray her with its stinger. Lily got scared and ran back inside her house. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy asked her to help her with something. She gave her an envelope and asked her to spray it with some perfume. Lily was happy to help and sprayed the envelope with the sweet smell. Then, her mommy put a letter inside and licked the envelope to seal it shut. + +When Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to taste something bitter, Lily shook her head no. She didn't like bitter things. But her mommy explained that sometimes bitter things can be good for you, like medicine. Lily didn't understand, but she trusted her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Bubbles. Bubbles lived in a big forest with many other animals. One day, Bubbles was feeling sad because she was very hungry and couldn't find any food to eat. + +Suddenly, a kind bird named Tweety flew by and asked Bubbles what was wrong. Bubbles told Tweety that she was hungry and didn't have any fuel to grow big and strong. Tweety thought for a moment and then said, "I know where you can find some delicious carrots! Follow me!" + +Bubbles was so happy and followed Tweety to a nearby garden where they found lots of yummy carrots. Bubbles ate as many as she wanted and felt her tummy grow full. She turned to Tweety and said, "Thank you so much for helping me find food. You are a good friend." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others when they are in need. When we help others, we grow strong and happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big chimney. She liked to watch the smoke come out of the chimney and make shapes in the sky. + +One day, Lily went to a fair with her family. She saw lots of fun things like games, rides, and cotton candy. She even won a prize! + +After the fair, Lily went back home and looked up at the chimney. She knew that the chimney was where the smoke from the fire went. She felt happy because she knew something new. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his cube. One day, Timmy's little sister took his cube and wouldn't give it back. Timmy felt sad and angry because he loved his cube very much. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was upset and asked what was wrong. Timmy explained that his sister took his cube and wouldn't give it back. His mom told him to be kind to his sister and to ask her nicely to give the cube back. + +Timmy listened to his mom and asked his sister kindly to give the cube back. His sister was happy to see that Timmy was being kind and she gave the cube back to him. Timmy felt happy again and his mom was proud of him for being kind. The family was restored to peace and happiness. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to do puzzles and draw pictures. One day, she found a big box of colorful blocks. She started to build a tower with them, but then she noticed that the blocks had a pattern on them. It was a pretty pattern with different colors and shapes. She thought it was so cool! + +Lily wanted to make a pattern with the blocks too. She thought really hard and came up with a thoughtful plan. She put the blocks in a line, one red, one blue, one green, and so on. It was a pattern! She was so proud of herself. She showed her mom and dad, and they thought it was very clever. + +From then on, Lily loved to make patterns with her blocks. She would do it every day and show her friends. They thought it was fun too. And Lily was happy because she knew she could do anything if she thought about it. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with blocks and make a big stack. One day, she decided to spin around and around until she got dizzy. She fell down and felt a little miserable, but then she saw her stack of blocks and it made her feel better. She decided to build an even bigger stack and spin around it again. It was so much fun! From that day on, Lily loved to spin and stack her blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to play with her ball and chase butterflies. One day, Mittens saw a bird and she wanted to catch it. But the bird flew away and Mittens got angry. + +Later that day, Mittens saw a printer. She wanted to print a picture of the bird so she could look at it all the time. But something bad happened. Mittens accidentally knocked over the printer and it broke. + +Mittens' owner was very angry with her for breaking the printer. Mittens felt sad and didn't know what to do. She wished she could make things right, but she couldn't. From then on, Mittens learned to be more careful and not let her anger get the best of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she needed something special. She needed her daddy to come home from work. + +Lily's daddy was very important and worked hard every day. But Lily missed him and needed him to come home so they could play together. + +Finally, when her daddy came home, Lily was so happy! She gave him a big hug and said, "Daddy, I need you to play with me. Let's play with my original toys!" + +So, they played together with Lily's original toys and had a lot of fun. Lily was happy because she got to spend time with her daddy, and her daddy was happy because he got to spend time with his little girl. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max lived in a big tree in the jungle. One day, Max met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi, Max! I like your fur," said Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily. I'm happy to meet you," replied Max. + +Suddenly, the ground began to tremble. Max and Lily looked around and saw a big elephant coming towards them. + +"Oh no! We need to run!" shouted Lily. + +Max grabbed Lily and climbed up the tree. They watched as the elephant walked past, still trembling the ground. + +"Phew! That was scary," said Lily. + +"Yes, but now we are safe. I'm happy we are together," said Max. + +And from that day on, Max and Lily became good friends and had many more adventures in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a big, red tomato. She picked it up and held it in her hands. It was heavy, and she wondered how much it weighed. + +Lily loved her peaceful garden, but one day a big, mean dog came and scared her. She ran away, leaving her tomato behind. The dog saw the tomato and ate it all up. Lily was sad that she lost her tomato, but she was happy that the dog was peaceful again. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. In the river, there was a hippo. The hippo loved to swim and play in the water. One day, a new animal came to the river. It was a friendly elephant. The hippo was glad to meet the elephant. They became friends and played together in the river. The hippo introduced the elephant to all of its other animal friends in the river. Everyone was happy to meet the new elephant. From that day on, the hippo and the elephant played together every day in the river. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing in the park when they heard a loud noise. They saw a guard who looked worried and was hurrying towards them. + +The guard told them that there was a lost puppy and they needed to help find it. Lily and her friends were excited to help. They hurried around the park, looking for the puppy. They searched high and low until they finally found it hiding under a bush. + +The guard was so happy and thanked Lily and her friends for helping. Lily felt proud that she was able to help the guard and find the lost puppy. From that day on, Lily and her friends always kept an eye out for lost pets and were ready to hurry and help whenever they were needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to run and jump. One day, she found a shiny symbol on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"It's a symbol," her mom replied. "It's like a special picture that means something important." + +Lily thought it looked pretty and put it in her pocket. Later that day, Lily's friend Jack came over to play. They decided to build a tower with blocks. Jack tried to put a big block on top, but it didn't fit. + +"That's too bad," Lily said. "It's too bad it doesn't fit." + +Suddenly, Lily remembered the symbol in her pocket. She took it out and showed it to Jack. + +"Maybe this will help," she said. + +Jack looked at the symbol and then back at the blocks. He smiled and picked up a smaller block. It fit perfectly on top. + +"Wow, Lily!" Jack said. "You're so smart! That symbol was a lucky find." + +Lily smiled and felt proud. She knew that sometimes things that seemed bad could turn out to be good. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite color was purple. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help cut some vegetables for dinner. Lily was excited to help and grabbed a big knife. "Be careful," said her mom. + +Lily started to cut the vegetables, but she accidentally cut her finger. She started to cry and her mom quickly cleaned the cut and put a band-aid on it. "You need to be more careful," said her mom. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a walk to the park. They walked towards the east and saw a beautiful sunset. "Look at all the pretty colors," said Lily. "Yes, the sky is purple," said her mom. They sat on a bench and watched the sunset together. It was a lovely day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big horse in a field nearby. The horse was very scared because it saw a snake move in the grass. + +Lily wanted to help the horse, so she went to talk to it. "Don't be scared, Mr. Horse," she said. "I will stay with you until the snake moves away." The horse was happy to hear this and felt much better. + +Lily and the horse became good friends and played together every day. The horse was never scared again because he knew Lily was there to protect him. They had lots of fun together and went on many adventures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy found a bow and arrow. The arrow was little and pointy. Timmy wanted to shoot the arrow, but his mom said he had to wait until his dad got home. The wait made Timmy sad, but he knew he had to delay shooting the arrow. Finally, Timmy's dad came home and they went outside to shoot the arrow. Timmy was happy he waited and had fun shooting the little arrow with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend showed him a card. The card had a picture of a puppy on it. Timmy guessed that his friend liked puppies. + +Timmy's friend asked him to play a game of cards. Timmy was patient as his friend explained the rules. They took turns picking cards and trying to match them. Timmy was happy when he won the game. + +After the game, Timmy and his friend went to the park to play. They saw a puppy running around. Timmy's friend was very happy and Timmy was patient as his friend played with the puppy. They had a fun day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink cocoa with marshmallows in it. He was always jolly when he had his cocoa. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a man kneeling on the ground. The man looked sad. Timmy went up to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The man replied, "I lost my wallet. I can't find it anywhere." + +Timmy wanted to help the man, so he searched the park with him. But they couldn't find the wallet. Timmy felt sad too. As he walked home, he tripped and spilled his cocoa all over himself. He started to cry. It was a bad ending to his day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the temple with her mom and dad every Sunday. One day, Lily saw an old man who looked helpless. He was sitting on a bench and he looked sad. Lily wanted to help him, so she went to him and offered him her favorite toy. The old man smiled and thanked her. + +Then, Lily's parents saw what she did and felt proud of her. They also offered to help the old man and they took him to a nearby shelter where he could get food and a place to stay. Lily felt happy that she could help someone in need. + +From that day on, Lily learned that offering help to others is a good thing to do. She also realized that going to the temple is not just about praying, but also about helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but sometimes they got all mixed up and it made her sad. One day, Lily decided to organize all of her toys by putting them in different boxes. She put all of her dolls in one box, her cars in another, and her stuffed animals in a third. It was hard work, but she felt proud of herself for being able to organize everything so well. + +Later that day, Lily's mom showed her something incredible on her phone. It was a network of pictures and videos of cats! Lily loved cats, so she thought it was the best thing ever. She and her mom spent a long time looking at all the cute pictures and videos of cats on the network. + +Before going to bed, Lily looked at her organized toys and felt happy. She thought about how she could show her friends her incredible toy collection and maybe even teach them how to organize their own toys too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends found a shiny trophy in the park. + +Lily said, "Wow, this trophy is so attractive! Let's set it on the bench so everyone can see it." + +Her friend, Timmy, said, "No, let's keep it and show it to our parents." + +Lily said, "But it's not ours, we should set it back where we found it." + +So, they decided to set the trophy back where they found it. As they walked away, Lily said, "I hope the person who won this trophy is happy to see it again." + +Her friends agreed and they all went home, happy to have done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. But one day, it started to get dark outside, and Lily got anxious. She didn't like the dark because she couldn't see very well. + +Lily's mom told her not to worry and that she would lock all the doors and windows to keep her safe. Lily felt better knowing that her mom would protect her. But she still didn't like the dark. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noise outside her window. She got even more anxious and started to cry. But then, she saw her dad walking up to her window with a flashlight. He smiled and told her that he was just checking to make sure everything was okay. Lily felt much better and went to sleep with a smile on her face, knowing that she was safe and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky liked to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, it was very hot outside and Ducky and his friends wanted to go for a swim. But, when they got to the pond, they saw that it was flooded! The water was too high and they couldn't swim. + +Ducky and his friends were sad. They didn't know what to do. But then, they had an idea! They decided to delay their swim until the water went down. So, they waited and waited until finally, the water went down and they could swim again. Ducky and his friends were very happy and they swam all day long. The end. +One day, a little cat named Tom was playing in the park. He was running and jumping, having so much fun. Tom was very good at hide and seek, and he found a hidden spot behind a big tree. He sat there quietly, waiting for his friends to find him. + +Tom's friends were looking for him, but they could not find him. They walked past the big tree and did not see Tom. They began to miss him and wanted to keep playing together. Tom heard his friends call his name, so he came out from his hidden spot. + +Tom and his friends decided to go home. They walked together, talking and laughing. They saw the exit of the park and knew it was time to say goodbye. They said "see you later" and went to their homes. Tom was happy he had so much fun with his friends and could not wait to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big red bucket. He loved to play with his bucket. One day, Tim saw an expensive toy in the store. He wanted the toy so much, but he had no money. Tim had an idea. He would use his bucket to collect money. + +Tim walked around the town with his bucket. He struggled to ask people for money. Some people gave him a little. Tim said, "Thank you!" But most people said, "No, sorry." Tim felt sad. + +At the end of the day, Tim looked in his bucket. He did not have enough money for the expensive toy. Tim cried and went home. His bucket was still empty. He never got the toy he wanted. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a mill. The mill was by a mild river. Many people went there to make bread from the grain. + +One day, a little girl named Mary went to the mill. She wanted to find her lost toy. She started to search near the mill. She looked under the rocks and behind the trees. + +As she searched, she found a small, cute kitten. The kitten was lost too. Mary decided to help the kitten find its home. Together, they searched and found the kitten's family. In the end, Mary also found her toy. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big, big universe, there was a little star. The little star was all alone. It wanted to join other stars and be friends with them. + +One day, the little star saw a group of brilliant, shiny stars. They were playing and having fun. The little star wanted to join them and be a part of their group. + +So, the little star went to the brilliant stars and asked if it could join them. The brilliant stars said yes, and they all played together. Now, the little star was not alone anymore. It was happy to be with its new friends in the big, big universe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy motor. One day, he saw a big truck outside his house. The truck was loading many things. Tim was excited and wanted to help. + +Tim went to the big truck and asked the driver, "Can I help you load the truck?" The driver smiled and said, "Sure, but first, you need a fake motor." Tim was confused but he agreed. + +Tim went back to his house and found his toy motor. He pretended it was a fake motor and used it to help load the truck. The driver laughed and said, "Good job, Tim!" They finished loading the truck and Tim felt very happy. From that day on, Tim always helped others with his fake motor. +Once upon a time, there was a big, deep lake. In the lake, there was a little fish. The little fish was silver and shiny. It liked to swim and play all day long. + +One day, the little fish met a big fish. The big fish said, "Guess what I can do!" The little fish asked, "What can you do?" The big fish opened its mouth wide and showed the little fish all its big teeth. The little fish was scared, but the big fish just smiled. + +The little fish said, "Guess what I can do!" The big fish asked, "What can you do?" The little fish swam very fast and jumped high out of the water. The big fish clapped its fins and laughed. They became friends and played together in the deep lake every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to touch everything he saw. One day, Tim saw a big ball on the roof of his house. He wanted to get the ball down, but he did not know how. + +Tim asked his deaf dog, Spot, for help. Spot could not hear Tim, but he knew that Tim needed help. Spot ran and found a long stick. Tim took the stick and tried to touch the ball on the roof with it. + +Tim and Spot worked hard to get the ball down. They pushed and pulled the stick, but the ball would not move. Then, with one big push, the ball fell off the roof! Tim and Spot were so happy. They played with the ball all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She was an ordinary girl who liked to play outside. One day, Amy decided to build a tower with her toy blocks. + +Amy liked the different textures of the blocks. Some were smooth, some were bumpy, and some were soft. She loved feeling them with her fingers as she built her tower. + +Amy's tower got taller and taller. She was so proud of her work. Her friends came over to see what she had built. They all thought it was amazing. Amy was happy that she had built something so special with her ordinary blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to play outside. One hot day, Tim wanted to get his cooler. He wanted to have cold water to drink. But the cooler was too high for him to reach. He tried to jump, but he could not get it. + +Tim had an idea. He saw a chair and thought it would work. He moved the chair near the cooler. He stood on the chair and tried to reach the cooler again. This time, he got the cooler! But, when he pulled it down, the lid opened and water spilled all over the floor. + +Tim was alert and knew he had to clean the mess. He got a mop and wiped the floor until it was dry. He then filled the cooler with more cold water. Tim was happy that he solved the problem. He went outside to play and enjoyed his cold water on the hot day. +One day, a small boy named Tim went out to play. The sun was shining and the ground was dry. Tim saw his shadow on the ground and said, "Hello, shadow! You belong to me!" + +Tim and his shadow played all day. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. Tim's shadow followed him everywhere he went. At lunchtime, Tim sat under a tree and shared his food with his shadow. + +As the sun began to set, Tim's shadow grew longer and longer. Tim looked at his shadow and said, "You are very big now, but you still belong to me!" They played until the stars came out, and then Tim went home to sleep, knowing his shadow would be with him again tomorrow. +One day, a cat named Tom had a plan. He wanted to give a lecture to his animal friends. He thought it would be fun to teach them about his life as a cat. He told his friend, a dog named Max, about his plan. Max thought it was a good idea and helped Tom to tell all their friends. + +The day came for Tom's lecture. All the animals sat down to listen. Tom talked about his life, how he liked to catch mice and climb trees. But, some of the animals started to feel bored. They thought his lecture was dull. They did not want to listen anymore. + +Tom saw that his friends were not happy. He stopped his lecture and asked them what they wanted to do. The animals wanted to play games and have fun. So, Tom and Max decided to play with their friends instead of giving lectures. They all had a great time, and Tom learned that it was more fun to play with his friends than to talk about himself. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tower. It was in a big, fun park. Many kids liked to play near the tower. One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to be independent. She wanted to play by herself. + +Mia walked to the tower. She saw a big ball near the tower. Mia wanted to play with the big ball. She tried to push the ball, but it was too big. Mia had an idea. She kneeled down and tried to roll the ball. + +When Mia kneeled, she could roll the ball. Mia was happy. She played with the big ball near the tower all day. Mia was independent and had fun playing by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. She had a book called a diary. She wrote in it every day. She was very glad when she wrote in her diary. + +One day, a naughty boy named Tom saw Ann's diary. He wanted to see what she wrote, so he took it. He did not ask her. He stole her diary. Ann was sad when she could not find her diary. + +Tom read the diary and felt bad. He knew it was wrong to steal. So, he gave the diary back to Ann. Ann was very glad to have her diary back. Tom said sorry, and they became friends. Ann and Tom played together, and they were both happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to dress up in pretty clothes. One day, she found a big pear tree in her backyard. The tree had many yummy pears on it. Mia wanted to pick the pears, but they were too high for her to reach. + +Mia had an idea. She asked her mom and dad for help. Her mom and dad told her that it was important to share the pears with others. They picked the pears together and put them in a big basket. + +Mia took the basket of pears and shared them with her friends and family. Everyone was happy and thanked Mia for the yummy pears. Mia learned that sharing is important and it made her feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wild yard. One day, while playing, she found a big, red folder under a tree. + +Lily opened the folder and saw a picture of the sun. The sun was big and round, and it could shine very bright. Lily liked the sun because it made her warm and happy. + +Every day, Lily would take the folder outside and look at the picture of the sun. She would play under the tree and pretend the sun from the picture was shining on her. Lily and the sun in the folder became good friends, and they had lots of fun in the wild yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around the house. One day, she saw a tight ball of string on the floor. She wanted to play with it, but her mom said, "No, Lily, you must resist playing with the tight ball of string." + +Lily was sad, but she tried to resist playing with the tight ball of string. She looked around and saw the stairs. She thought it would be fun to play on the stairs. She climbed up and down, up and down the stair. + +After playing on the stair, Lily felt happy again. She had resisted playing with the tight ball of string and found a new way to have fun. Her mom was proud of her for listening and they had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a big sun who loved to rise in the sky every day. One day, the sun saw a little star who had a pretty present. The sun felt jealous and wanted a present too. The sun thought, "Maybe I can get a present if I rise higher in the sky." + +The little star saw the sun rise higher and higher. The star knew that the sun wanted a present too. So, the star decided to give the sun a surprise. The star went to find a special present for the sun. + +The next day, when the sun started to rise, the little star came with a big, shiny present. The sun was very happy to see the present. The sun and the star became good friends and shared their presents. The sun learned that it is better to share than to be jealous. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the snow. One day, he saw a big, expensive toy in a shop. He wanted it so much, but he didn't have enough money. + +Tim had an idea. He could make a sign to sell snow to people. He thought people would like to buy snow to play with. He worked hard to make the sign and put it up in his yard. + +People came to see the sign, but no one wanted to buy the snow. They said they could get it for free outside. Tim was sad and upset. He couldn't buy the expensive toy, and he felt very bad. The end. +One day, a modest helicopter was flying in the sky. It loved to help people. The helicopter saw a little girl with a red ball. The ball went up, up, up in a tree. The girl was sad. + +The helicopter wanted to help the girl. It flew close to the tree and used its long arm to get the ball. The helicopter gave the ball back to the girl. She was very happy. + +The girl and her friends began to clap for the helicopter. They were so happy that the helicopter helped them. The modest helicopter felt good and flew away to help more people. +One day, a little boy named Tim was feeling adventurous. He wanted to play with his blocks. Tim had a big urge to make a tall stack with them. He thought it would be fun. + +Tim started to stack the blocks, one on top of the other. The stack got taller and taller. His dog, Spot, came over to watch. Spot wagged his tail and barked, urging Tim to make the stack even taller. + +But then, the stack of blocks got too tall! It started to wobble and shake. Tim was scared. Spot barked and urged Tim to be careful. The blocks fell down with a big crash! Tim and Spot laughed and started to build a new stack together. They had a fun and adventurous day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she decided to pretend that her window was a big store. + +Lily set up her toys near the window. She said, "Hello, toys! Welcome to my store! What would you like to buy today?" Her toys did not talk back, but Lily knew what they wanted. She picked up her teddy bear and said, "Teddy wants a big red ball!" + +Lily was very successful at her pretend store. She helped all her toys find what they wanted. She even let them pretend to pay with pretend money. At the end of the day, Lily closed her store and said, "Thank you for coming to my store, toys! Let's play again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little mountain. The mountain was very weak. It was sad because it could not be like the big, strong mountains. + +One day, a small bird came to the mountain. The bird said, "Why are you sad, mountain?" The mountain said, "I am weak. I want to be big and strong like the other mountains." + +The bird thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! I can bring you dirt and rocks every day. Then you will grow bigger and stronger." The mountain was happy and said, "Thank you, bird." + +Every day, the bird brought dirt and rocks to the mountain. Slowly, the mountain grew bigger and stronger. The mountain and the bird became best friends. They were happy together, and the mountain was not weak anymore. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there was a big barrel. The barrel was full of sweet candy. All the kids in the town loved the barrel and the candy inside. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to eat all the candy by herself. She didn't want to share with her friends. So, she took the barrel to her house and ate lots of candy. She ate and ate until her tummy hurt. + +After that, Lucy felt bad. She knew she should have shared the candy with her friends. She felt regret for not sharing. Lucy decided to take the barrel back to the town and share the candy with her friends. They were all happy and had lots of fun eating the candy together. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. He loved to play in the water. One sunny day, Tim went outside to play with his toy boat. He found a big puddle and put his boat in it. The boat began to soak in the water. + +As Tim played, he saw the mail lady walking by with a big bag of mail. She looked at the puddle and said, "That's unusual!" Tim smiled and said, "Hi! I like to play in the water with my boat." The mail lady smiled back and said, "That's fun! Be careful not to get too wet." + +Tim played with his boat until the sun went down. He was happy that he had made a new friend and had a fun day playing in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a big, soft armchair in a small house. It was always ready for someone to sit and rest. One day, a little boy named Tim came to play in the house. He saw the armchair and wanted to sit in it. + +Tim was very excited and started to rush towards the armchair. But he did not see the toy car on the floor. He stepped on the toy car and fell down. Tim felt sad and cried. + +In the end, Tim could not sit in the big, soft armchair. He had to go home with a hurt knee. The armchair stayed in the house, still ready for someone to sit and rest. But Tim was too scared to try again. +Once upon a time, there was a bright little girl named Lucy. She loved to read books with her mom. One day, Lucy found a big book with many pages. She wanted to read it all by herself. + +Lucy tried to read the book, but she couldn't understand the big words. She felt sad and asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "I recommend we read this book together. I will read one page, and you can read the next." + +Lucy and her mom started to read the book. They took turns reading the pages. Sometimes, Lucy had trouble with a word, but her mom helped her. They had fun reading the book together. In the end, Lucy learned many new words and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a regular boy named Tom. Tom had a toy skull. He loved to play with his toy skull every day. + +One day, Tom saw a big hill. He wanted to gain the top of the hill. So, Tom and his toy skull started to climb the hill. It was hard, but Tom kept going. + +When Tom and his toy skull reached the top, they were very happy. They looked at the pretty view. Tom and his toy skull went back home and played more. They had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run all day. One day, Spot found a big package in the yard. He was very excited to see what was inside. + +Spot tried to open the package, but he was so clumsy. He tripped and fell on the package. Inside the package was a soft, fluffy bed. Spot was so happy to see the bed. He knew it was the perfect place for him to sleep. + +That night, Spot went to his new bed and lay down. He was so tired from playing all day. As Spot closed his eyes, he began to sleep. He had the best sleep ever on his new bed. And from that day on, Spot was not so clumsy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a busy ant named Abby. Abby had a big job to do. She had to feed her family and find a match to keep their home warm. One day, Abby met a friendly bee named Ben. + +"Hi, Ben!" said Abby. "I need to feed my family and find a match. Can you help me?" + +"Of course, Abby!" said Ben. "I know where to find food and a match. Follow me!" + +Abby and Ben went on a long walk. They found food for Abby's family and a match. Abby was very happy. She knew that her family would be full and warm tonight. + +At the end of the day, Abby thanked Ben for his help. Abby's family was very happy too. They had a big dinner and used the match to make a warm fire. Abby and her family were never cold or hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bob. Bob liked to play near the hedge in his backyard. One day, while he was playing, he met a squirrel named Sam. They became good friends and played together every day. + +One day, Sam said, "Bob, I have a magic trick! I can disappear!" Bob thought it was a stupid idea, but he wanted to see it. So, Sam climbed up a tree and jumped off. As he jumped, he disappeared! Bob was amazed and wanted to try it too. + +Bob climbed up the tree, but he was scared. He closed his eyes and jumped. But Bob did not disappear like Sam. Instead, he fell down and got hurt. Bob's mom came running and saw him crying. She said, "Oh, Bob, you should not have done that. It was not a good idea." Bob felt sad and learned his lesson. +Once upon a time, in a big open field, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz loved to fly around and visit all the pretty flowers. One sunny day, Buzz saw a small girl named Lily walking in the field. + +Lily saw Buzz and said, "Hi, little bee! Can I follow you?" Buzz nodded and flew slowly so Lily could follow him. They went from flower to flower, having a lot of fun. + +As they played, Lily and Buzz found a big open box. Inside the box, there were many colorful balls. Buzz and Lily played with the balls and laughed together. They became very good friends and loved to play in the open field every day. +One day, a little seal named Sam was trying to swim. He wanted to succeed and be the best swimmer in the ocean. But Sam was very gentle and sometimes scared of the big waves. The other seals would laugh at him when he was too scared to swim in the deep water. + +One day, a big storm came. The waves were huge, and all the seals were scared. Sam knew he had to be brave and swim through the waves to help his friends. He took a deep breath and jumped into the water. + +Sam swam and swam, and he was doing great! The other seals saw him and cheered him on. With each wave, Sam became stronger and more confident. At last, he succeeded in swimming through the storm and reached his friends. They were so proud of him and never laughed at him again. +Once upon a time, there was a farm. On the farm, there were many animals. There was a big cow, a little duck, and a funny pig. They liked to play all day. + +One day, the little duck got stuck in the mud. "Help! Help!" cried the little duck. The big cow and the funny pig heard the little duck. They ran to rescue the little duck. + +The big cow said, "Don't worry, little duck. We will help you." The funny pig and the big cow pulled the little duck out of the mud. They were all happy. + +The little duck said, "Thank you, big cow and funny pig. You are amazing friends!" They all laughed and played together on the farm. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big jungle, there was a big lion. He loved to roar very loud. All the animals were scared of him. The lion had a big bag of marbles that he liked to play with. + +One day, a little monkey saw the lion playing with his marbles. The monkey thought it was fun and wanted to play too. He tried to take one marble, but the lion saw him. The lion roared very loud and scared the monkey away. The monkey felt foolish for trying to take the marble. + +The next day, the monkey had an idea. He found a big stick and used it to take a marble without the lion seeing. The monkey was very happy to play with his new marble. From that day on, the lion and the monkey became friends and played with the marbles together. +Once upon a time, there was a big room called a chamber. The chamber had clear windows that let the sun in. It was a place where kids liked to play. + +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the chamber to play. She saw her friend, Tom, looking sad. Amy asked, "Tom, why do you seem sad?" + +Tom said, "I lost my toy car. It is red and blue. Can you help me find it?" + +Amy and Tom looked around the chamber for the toy car. They looked under chairs and behind boxes. Finally, they found the toy car near a big plant. + +Tom was happy again. He said, "Thank you, Amy!" They played with the toy car in the chamber for the rest of the day. The sun shined through the clear windows, making the chamber a happy place to be. +One day, a big dog named Max was walking in the park. He saw dark clouds in the sky. Max thought it might rain soon. He did not want to get wet, so he started to look for shelter. + +Max saw a big tree and thought it would be a good shelter. He went under the tree and waited for the rain. Soon, a little bird came by. The bird was also looking for shelter. Max suggested that the bird could stay under the tree with him. + +The bird liked Max's idea and they both stayed under the tree. The rain came and went, but Max and the bird stayed dry. They were happy they found shelter together. After the rain, they played in the park and became good friends. +One day, a long train was going on the tracks. The train had many cars to organize. The train was very happy to do its job. + +As the train went, it saw a wreck. The wreck was big and messy. The train was sad and said, "Oh no! What can I do to help?" + +A little bird heard the train and flew down. The bird said, "Don't worry, train. We can organize the wreck together." The train and the bird worked hard to fix the wreck. They were very happy when it was done. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful land, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy car. He would drive it forward and reverse it back. Tim had a lot of fun with his toy car. + +One day, Tim found a stand in the park. The stand had many colorful balloons. Tim was very happy to see the balloons. He wanted to buy one, so he asked his mom for some money. She gave Tim some money and he bought a big, red balloon. + +Tim went back to playing with his toy car. He tied the red balloon to the car and drove it forward. Then, he reversed the car and the balloon went back too. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. He played with his toy car and the red balloon all day long in the peaceful park. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. He loved to play and run around in the park. One day, Spot saw a big red ball. It was easy for him to see because it was so bright. Spot wanted to play with the ball, so he stared at it for a long time. + +The next day, Spot went back to the park. He saw the big red ball again. He stared at it and thought about how much fun it would be to play with it. He wanted to get the ball, but it was up high in a tree. Spot knew he had to find a way to get the ball down. + +Spot had an idea. He found a long stick and used it to poke the ball. The ball fell down from the tree, and Spot was very happy. He played with the big red ball all day long. Spot learned that if he stared at something and thought about it, he could find an easy way to get what he wanted. +One day, a charming girl named Lily found a big rock. She liked the rock a lot. She played with the rock all day. She talked to the rock too. "Rock, you are my best friend," said Lily. + +Lily took a photo with the rock. She showed the photo to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a nice photo, Lily. Keep it safe." + +The next day, Lily went back to play with the rock. But the rock was gone! Lily was very sad. She looked everywhere for the rock. Then, she remembered the photo. + +Lily ran home and showed the photo to her mom. "Mom, please help me find my rock friend!" Lily cried. Her mom looked at the photo and smiled. "Don't worry, Lily. We will find your rock friend," said her mom. + +They went outside and looked for the rock. They found it under a tree. Lily was so happy. She hugged the rock and said, "I found you! I will never lose you again." From that day, Lily and the rock were always together. +One day, a little dog named Max found a smelly cushion. He wanted to take it to his home. Max tried to pick it up with his mouth, but it was very big. He did not give up. + +Max pushed and pulled the cushion. He managed to move it a little bit. He was very happy. He kept trying to get the cushion to his home. + +After a long time, Max got the cushion to his home. He was very tired but happy. Max lay down on the smelly cushion and took a nap. He had a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, in a small pond, there was a little shrimp. The shrimp was very flexible. It could bend and twist its body in many ways. The little shrimp had many friends in the pond. + +One day, a big fish came to the pond. The fish was not friendly. It scared all the shrimp's friends away. The little shrimp was sad and did not know what to do. + +Then, a kind old turtle came to help. The turtle said, "You are flexible and can do many things. I will encourage you to be brave and stand up to the big fish." So, with the turtle's help, the little shrimp became brave and told the big fish to leave. The big fish left, and the shrimp's friends came back. They were all happy and played together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play on the slide at the park. One day, when he went to the park, he saw a big machine next to the slide. The machine could print pictures. Tim was very excited to see the machine and wanted to print a good picture. + +But there was a problem. The machine would only print pictures if Tim could solve a puzzle. Tim tried and tried, but he could not solve the puzzle. He felt sad because he wanted to print a good picture and play on the slide. + +Then, Tim's friend, Lily, came to the park. She saw Tim looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Tim told her about the puzzle and the machine. Lily was good at puzzles, so she helped Tim. They worked together and solved the puzzle. The machine printed a good picture for Tim. + +Tim and Lily were very happy. They took the good picture and played on the slide all day. They had lots of fun at the park, and Tim learned that working together with friends can help solve problems. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna lived in a big city with her mom and dad. They liked to ride the subway to go places. One day, Anna felt sad because she lost her toy bunny. + +Anna and her mom went to the subway to look for the bunny. They saw a big man who was trembling. He looked scared. "Why are you trembling?" Anna asked. The big man said, "I am scared of the loud noise the subway makes." + +Anna felt bad for the big man. She said, "Don't be scared. I am sad too because I lost my toy bunny. Let's be brave together." The big man smiled, and they both stopped trembling. They looked for the bunny and found it under a seat. + +Anna was happy to find her bunny, and the big man was not scared anymore. They both learned that helping each other can make them feel better. The moral of the story is: when we help others, we can also help ourselves. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben was an independent bear who lived in the woods. He loved to eat honey from the beehives near his home. + +One day, Ben heard his friend, the bird, mention that there was a new beehive full of honey. Ben was very excited and wanted to find it. But, there was a problem. The new beehive was on the other side of the river. Ben was scared of water. + +Ben thought about how much he wanted the honey. He knew he had to be brave to get it. So, he took a deep breath and walked through the river. The water was cold, but Ben kept going. + +Finally, Ben reached the other side and found the new beehive. He was so happy to enjoy the sweet honey. Ben learned to be brave and face his fears. From that day on, he knew he could do anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a big statue in the park. It was very stubborn and did not like to move. The statue was a bird with large wings. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily came to the park. She saw the statue and wanted to play with it. Lily asked the statue, "Will you play with me?" The stubborn statue did not move or talk. Lily was sad. + +Then, she had an idea. She whispered to the statue, "I know you can soar high in the sky." Suddenly, the statue came to life! It started to flap its wings and soar up into the sky. The statue was happy to fly and play with Lily. From that day on, the statue was not stubborn anymore and loved to play with all the children in the park. +One day, a big bossy bird named Ben lived in a tree. He liked to call out to his friends when the sun was up. Every morning, he would wake up, stretch his wings, and start calling. + +"Come and play, friends!" Ben would call. The other birds would hear him and fly to the tree. They would all play and sing together under the warm sun. They were very happy. + +But one day, the sun did not come up. Ben was sad and confused. He called and called, but his friends did not come. He felt lonely. Then, the sun finally came up, and Ben called again. This time, his friends came to play. They all laughed and played together, happy that the sun was back. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a popular cat named Tom. Tom was very big and had many friends. Everyone loved to play with him. + +One day, Tom was playing with his toy missile. He would slap it with his paw and watch it fly across the room. All the other animals loved to watch Tom play with his missile. + +As Tom played with his missile, all his friends cheered and clapped. They were very happy. Tom was a popular cat, and everyone loved him. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run all day. He was a proud dog with a big smile. + +One day, Spot saw a big ball in the yard. He wanted to play with it. Spot ran to the ball and pointed at it with his nose. He barked and wagged his tail, telling his owner to throw it. + +His owner threw the ball far away. Spot ran as fast as he could to get the ball. When he found it, he picked it up and ran back. Spot's owner told him to stay, so he did. He sat and waited for the next throw. + +Spot played with the ball all day. He was a good dog who listened well. At the end of the day, Spot was tired but very happy. His owner was proud of him, and they went inside to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy lived in a big tree with thick branches. He liked to play with his friends and find nuts to eat. + +One day, Sammy's mommy told him to listen carefully. "Sammy, always be kind to your friends and share your nuts with them," she said. Sammy listened to his mommy and promised to be kind and share. + +Sammy played with his friends and shared his nuts with them. His friends were very happy and loved to play with Sammy. They all learned that sharing and being kind made everyone happy. And so, they all lived happily together in the big tree with thick branches. +Lila loved to draw with her pastel crayons. She liked to make colorful pictures of birds, flowers, and stars. She wanted to show her mom her new drawing, so she ran to the kitchen with her paper. + +"Look, mom, look!" she said, holding up her drawing. "I made a bird that can soar high in the sky!" + +Mom smiled and hugged Lila. "That's a beautiful bird, honey. I love the bright colors you used. What kind of bird is it?" + +Lila thought for a moment. She had seen many birds in the park, but none of them looked like her drawing. She decided to make up a name for her bird. + +"It's a rainbow bird, mom. It can fly over the clouds and make rainbows with its wings. It's very friendly and sings nice songs." + +Mom nodded and praised Lila's imagination. "That's a wonderful bird, honey. You are very creative and talented. Do you want to hang your drawing on the fridge?" + +Lila nodded eagerly. She wanted everyone to see her rainbow bird. She helped mom put a magnet on her paper and stick it on the fridge. She felt very proud of her drawing. + +She looked at her bird and imagined it soaring high in the sky. She wished she could fly with it and see the rainbows. She wondered if there were other rainbow birds in the world, or if hers was the only one. + +She decided to draw more rainbow birds the next day. She wanted to make a whole flock of them, in different sizes and shapes. She thought that maybe, if she drew enough of them, they would come to life and visit her. She smiled and hugged mom again. + +"Thank you, mom. I love you and I love my rainbow bird." + +"I love you too, honey. And I love your rainbow bird too. It's enormous and beautiful." +Lily and Tom are in the car with Mom. They are going to the park. Lily is happy. She likes the park. She likes the swings and the slide. Tom is bored. He does not like the car. He wants to play. + +"Mom, are we there yet?" Tom asks. + +"Soon, Tom, soon. Be patient, please," Mom says. + +Tom looks out the window. He sees trees and houses and cars. He sees a big truck. The truck has a thick rope on the back. The rope is long and yellow. + +"Look, Lily, a rope!" Tom says. + +Lily looks. She sees the rope. She thinks the rope is funny. + +"Can I touch the rope, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"No, Tom, you can't. The rope is not for you. It is for the truck. You have to stay in your seat and buckle up," Mom says. + +Tom does not listen. He unbuckles his seat belt. He leans out of the window. He reaches for the rope. + +"Tom, no!" Mom shouts. + +Lily shouts too. She is scared. She grabs Tom's arm. She pulls him back. + +"Tom, you are bad! You could get hurt! You have to listen to Mom!" Lily says. + +Tom feels sorry. He knows he did wrong. He hugs Lily. He says sorry to Mom. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I won't do it again. I'll stay in my seat and buckle up," Tom says. + +Mom is relieved. She is glad Tom is safe. She is proud of Lily. She thanks Lily for helping. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. You saved Tom. I love you both," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom smile. They love Mom too. They buckle up. They wait for the park. They are happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the sunshine. One day, they find a big puddle in the park. It is from the rain last night. + +"Look, a puddle!" Sara says. "Let's jump in it!" + +"OK!" Tom says. "That sounds fun!" + +They run to the puddle and start to jump and splash. They laugh and make noises. The water is cold and wet, but they do not care. They soak their shoes and socks and pants and shirts. They are very happy. + +"Wow, this is so much fun!" Sara says. "I love puddles!" + +"Me too!" Tom says. "They are the best!" + +They keep jumping and splashing until they are tired. Then they sit on the grass and look at the sky. The sun is warm and bright. It dries their clothes a little bit. + +"I'm glad we found this puddle," Sara says. "It was a good adventure." + +"I'm glad we are friends," Tom says. "You are a good partner." + +They smile and hug. They enjoy the sunshine and each other. They are glad. +Lila and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big melon on a table. It was green and round and smelled good. + +"Can we have some?" Lila asked. + +"Let's ask the lady," Ben said. They went to the table. A friendly lady was there. She smiled at them. + +"Hello, children. Do you like melon?" she asked. + +"Yes, we do!" Lila and Ben said. + +"You can have a slice each, but you have to return the seeds to me. I need them to grow more melons," the lady said. + +"Okay, thank you!" Lila and Ben said. They took a slice each and ate it. It was sweet and juicy. They spit out the seeds in their hands. + +"Let's go and play some more," Lila said. + +"Okay, but don't forget to return the seeds," Ben said. + +They ran to the swings and the slide. They had fun. But then they heard a bell. + +"It's time to go home," Lila said. + +"Wait, we have to return the seeds," Ben said. + +They ran back to the table. The lady was still there. She saw them coming. + +"Did you enjoy the melon?" she asked. + +"Yes, we did! It was yummy!" Lila and Ben said. + +"Here are the seeds. Thank you for the melon," they said. They gave the seeds to the lady. + +"You're welcome, children. You're very polite and friendly. Come back anytime," the lady said. + +"Bye, lady!" Lila and Ben said. + +They waved and left. They were happy. They had a good day. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park near their home. One day, they see a big bus with many people inside. The bus stops at the park and the people get out. + +"Look, Tom, new friends!" Lily says. She runs to the bus and waves her hand. "Hello, hello, do you want to play with us?" + +But the people do not smile. They do not say hello. They are rude. They push Lily away and walk to the swings and the slide. They take over the park and do not share. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Tom says. He runs to Lily and helps her up. "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily nods, but she is sad. "Why are they so mean, Tom? Where do they come from?" + +Tom points to the bus. He sees a sign on the bus. It says "City Tour". "They come from the city, Lily. The city is a big place with many buildings and cars and noise. Maybe they do not know how to be kind and friendly." + +Lily frowns. "But we live in the city too, Tom. And we are not rude. We are nice. We share and we say please and thank you. Maybe we can teach them how to be nice." + +Tom shakes his head. "No, Lily, we can't. They are too many and too big and too loud. They will not listen to us. They will only hurt us. We have to stay away from them. We have to warn the other kids in the park too. Come on, let's go." + +Tom and Lily run to the other side of the park. They find their other friends and tell them about the rude people from the city. They all agree to stay away from them and play together. They hope the rude people will leave soon and the park will be theirs again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together in the living room. They have many toys, but their favorite is the TV. They like to watch cartoons and sing along. + +One day, their mom says, "Lily and Ben, it is time for a nap. You can watch TV later." Lily and Ben do not want to nap. They want to watch more TV. They say, "No, mom, no nap!" + +Their mom says, "Yes, nap. You are very tired. Come on, let's go to your room." She picks them up and carries them to their room. She puts them in their beds and gives them a kiss. She says, "Sleep well, my loves. I will be back soon." + +Lily and Ben wait until their mom leaves. Then they look at each other and smile. They have a plan. They get out of their beds and crawl to the door. They open the door and crawl to the living room. They crawl to the TV and turn it on. They find their favorite cartoon and watch it. + +They are very happy. They laugh and clap and hug. They think they are very smart. They do not hear their mom coming back. She sees them on the floor, watching TV. She is not happy. She says, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? You are supposed to be napping!" + +Lily and Ben look at their mom. They are scared. They say, "Sorry, mom, sorry. We just wanted to watch TV. We are not tired." + +Their mom says, "You are very naughty. You need to nap. TV is not good for you all the time. Come on, let's go back to your room." She turns off the TV and picks them up. She carries them to their room. She puts them in their beds and tucks them in. She says, "No more TV, OK? You need to rest. I love you, but you need to listen to me." + +Lily and Ben say, "OK, mom, OK. We love you too. We will nap now." They close their eyes and try to sleep. They are not comfortable. They miss the TV. They miss the cartoons. They miss the fun. They think, "Maybe next time, we will be more sneaky." +Lily and Ben like to play with paper. They can fold it and make different shapes. They can make hats, boats, planes and more. They have a lot of fun with paper. + +One day, they decide to play a game with paper. They fold paper into balls and throw them at a box. The box has a hole in it. If they get the paper ball in the hole, they get a score. They take turns to throw the paper balls. + +Lily goes first. She throws a paper ball, but it misses the hole. It lands on the floor. She says, "Oh no, I did not get a score." + +Ben goes next. He throws a paper ball, but it also misses the hole. It lands on the sofa. He says, "Oh no, I did not get a score either." + +They try again and again, but they cannot get a score. They start to feel sad. They want to get a score. + +Then, they hear a noise. It is coming from the box. They look at the box and see a hairy face. It is their cat, Milo. Milo has been hiding in the box. He has been catching the paper balls with his paws. He has been playing with them. + +Lily and Ben laugh. They say, "Milo, you are so silly. You have been taking our paper balls. You have been getting all the scores." + +Milo meows. He looks happy. He likes to play with paper too. He likes to play with Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben hug Milo. They say, "We love you, Milo. You are our hairy friend. You make us happy." + +They decide to share the paper balls with Milo. They play together. They have a lot of fun with paper. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with toys and books. They are curious about many things. One day, they see a big box in the living room. It has a label that says "Do not open". They wonder what is inside. + +They wait until Mom and Dad are busy. Then they sneak to the box. They want to test it. They pull the tape and open the lid. They see a lot of shiny things. They look like stars and balls and rings. They are happy and excited. They take them out and play with them. + +But they do not know that the shiny things are not toys. They are Mom and Dad's news. They are awards and medals and gifts. They are very important and special. They are for Mom and Dad's work. They help people and animals and plants. + +Mom and Dad hear a loud noise. They run to the living room. They see Tim and Kim with the shiny things. They see the box is empty and torn. They are angry and sad. They shout at Tim and Kim. They say they are naughty and careless. They say they have to give back the shiny things. They say they have to say sorry. + +Tim and Kim are scared and sorry. They cry and hug Mom and Dad. They say they are sorry. They say they did not know. They say they were curious. They say they wanted to test. They say they will not do it again. + +Mom and Dad are still angry and sad. They say they love Tim and Kim. But they say they have to learn. They say they have to listen. They say they have to respect. They say they have to wait. They say they have to be careful. + +They take the shiny things and put them back in the box. They say they have to fix them. They say they have to call some people. They say they have bad news. They say they have a lot of trouble. They say they have to go. + +Tim and Kim are sad and sorry. They wish they did not open the box. They wish they did not play with the shiny things. They wish they did not make Mom and Dad angry and sad. They wish they did not have a bad ending. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the yard. They had a big sack that they filled with leaves and sticks. They pretended it was a treasure and dragged it around. One day, they saw a small nail on the ground. It was shiny and sharp. + +"Look, a nail!" Tim said. "Let's put it in our sack." + +"OK," Sam said. "But be careful. It can hurt you." + +They put the nail in their sack and kept playing. They did not know that the nail made a hole in the sack. Some of the leaves and sticks fell out. They did not see them. + +They decided to hide their sack under a tree. They thought no one would find it there. They ran to the house to get some juice. + +When they came back, they saw a big dog. It was sniffing their sack. It smelled the leaves and sticks. It wanted to play with them. It bit the sack and tore it open. The nail fell out. The dog saw the nail. It thought it was a bone. It picked it up with its mouth. + +"Hey, that's our sack!" Tim shouted. "And our nail!" + +They ran to the dog. They tried to get their sack and nail back. But the dog was bigger and stronger. It growled and barked. It did not want to share. + +"Ow!" the dog yelped. It dropped the nail. It felt a pain in its mouth. The nail had poked its tongue. It was not a bone. It was a bad thing. + +The dog ran away. It left the sack and the nail behind. Tim and Sam picked them up. They looked at the hole in the sack. They looked at the blood on the nail. + +"Maybe we should not play with nails," Sam said. + +"Maybe you are right," Tim said. "They are not fun. They are dangerous." + +They threw the nail away. They emptied the sack. They did not want any more trouble. They went to find something else to play with. Something safe and nice. +Anna liked to play with her toy phone. It had a big red button that made it talk. When she pressed the button, the phone would say something and then ask her to repeat. Anna thought this was fun. + +One day, it was very gloomy outside. The sky was gray and it rained a lot. Anna could not go to the park or ride her bike. She was bored and sad. She decided to play with her toy phone. She pressed the button and waited for it to talk. + +But the phone did not say anything. It was silent. Anna pressed the button again and again, but nothing happened. She shook the phone and hit it, but it still did not talk. She felt angry and frustrated. She threw the phone on the floor and started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the phone on the floor and picked it up. She opened the back and saw that the batteries were dead. She said, "Oh, Anna, I'm sorry. Your phone needs new batteries. That's why it doesn't talk. Do you want me to get some for you?" + +Anna nodded and wiped her tears. She said, "Yes, please, mom. I want to play with my phone. I want to hear it talk and repeat." Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Okay, sweetie. I'll be right back. Don't worry. Your phone will talk again soon." She went to get some new batteries for Anna's phone. + +Anna felt better and waited for her mom. She hoped that her phone would work again and that the gloomy day would end soon. She wanted to hear her phone say something and then ask her to repeat. She thought that would make her happy. +Leo loved to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He also liked to make noises with his mouth, like a motor or a horn. + +One day, he was playing with his cars in his room, when he heard a loud roar outside. He ran to the window and saw a big truck with a shiny red motor. The truck was making a lot of noise and smoke. Leo was amazed. He wanted to see the truck up close. + +He grabbed his favorite car, a blue one with a yellow stripe, and ran to the door. But the door was locked. His mom had locked it to keep him safe. Leo was frustrated. He banged on the door and shouted, "Mom, mom, let me out! I want to see the truck!" + +His mom heard him and came to the door. She opened it and saw Leo's angry face. She smiled and said, "Leo, what's wrong? Why are you so upset?" + +Leo pointed to the window and said, "The truck, the truck! I want to see the truck! It has a big motor and it roars!" + +His mom looked outside and saw the truck. She understood why Leo was excited. She said, "I know, Leo, the truck is very cool. But you can't go outside by yourself. It's not safe. The truck is too big and loud. It might hurt you or scare you." + +Leo frowned and said, "But I want to see the truck! Please, mom, please!" + +His mom thought for a moment and said, "How about this, Leo? You can see the truck from the window, and I'll tell you more about it. Then, we can play with your cars together. Would you like that?" + +Leo nodded and said, "Okay, mom, okay. But can I make the roar noise?" + +His mom laughed and said, "Sure, Leo, you can make the roar noise. But not too loud, okay? We don't want to disturb the neighbors." + +Leo smiled and said, "Okay, mom, okay. Thank you, mom. I love you, mom." + +He hugged his mom and then ran to the window. He watched the truck with his car in his hand. He made the roar noise with his mouth, but not too loud. He was happy. He learned more about the truck and played with his mom. He had fun. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big dog with black fur. They want to pet the dog, but the dog runs away. + +"Let's search for the dog!" Lily says. "Maybe he is scared or lost." + +"OK, let's go!" Tom says. They follow the dog's tracks on the grass. + +They find the dog behind a tree. He is shaking and whimpering. He has a big bald spot on his back. It looks red and sore. + +"Hello, doggy," Lily says softly. "We are not going to hurt you. We want to be your friends." + +The dog looks at them with sad eyes. He wags his tail a little. + +"Maybe he has a boo-boo," Tom says. "We should help him." + +Lily nods. She takes off her scarf and wraps it around the dog's bald spot. The dog licks her hand. + +"Good doggy," she says. "You are very brave." + +The dog barks happily. He follows Lily and Tom to the bench. They sit with him and give him some water and cookies. + +"Look, Mommy!" Lily says, when she sees her mother coming. "We found a dog! He has fur and a bald spot. Can we keep him?" + +Mommy smiles. She sees the scarf on the dog's back. She pets the dog and says, "He is very cute. But he belongs to someone else. See, he has a collar with a name and a phone number. His name is Spot. We should call his owner and tell them we found him. Maybe they are searching for him too." + +Lily and Tom are sad. They hug the dog and say goodbye. They hope he will be OK. + +Mommy calls the phone number on the collar. A man answers. He sounds very happy and relieved. He says he is Spot's owner. He says Spot ran away from the vet. He says Spot has a skin problem and needs medicine. He says he will come to the park right away. + +Lily and Tom wait with Mommy and Spot. They play with him and tell him stories. They make him laugh. + +Soon, the man arrives. He is very grateful to Lily and Tom. He says they are very kind and smart. He says they saved Spot's life. He gives them a big hug and a reward. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They say thank you and good luck. They wave to Spot and his owner as they leave. + +They go home with Mommy. They tell her about their adventure. They say they love dogs. They say they want to be vets when they grow up. Mommy says she is very proud of them. She says they are very good children. She says she loves them very much. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play with blocks on the floor. They make towers and houses and cars. Tim has many blue blocks. Sue has many red blocks. + +One day, Tim wants to make a big blue tower. He takes all the blue blocks from Sue. Sue is sad. She says, "Tim, please share. I want some blue blocks too." Tim says, "No, these are mine. Go away." Sue cries. + +Sue sees a yellow block on the floor. She thinks, maybe I can make a yellow tower. She picks up the yellow block and tries to put it on top of a red block. But the yellow block is too big. It falls off and hits Tim's blue tower. Tim's blue tower breaks. All the blue blocks fall on the floor. + +Tim is angry. He shouts, "Sue, you are bad. You broke my tower. I hate you." He throws a blue block at Sue. The blue block hits Sue's head. Sue feels pain. She screams. + +Mom hears the scream. She runs to the room. She sees Tim and Sue on the floor. She sees the broken tower and the blue block. She is mad. She says, "Tim and Sue, what did you do? You are naughty. You hurt each other. You made a mess. You have to go to time out. No more blocks for you today." She takes Tim and Sue to the corner. They have to sit there and think. They are sorry. They wish they had been nice to each other. They wish they had encouraged each other. They wish they had shared the blue blocks. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods near their house. One day, they find a big log. The log is wide and long. It has many bugs and holes. + +"Look, Sam, a log!" Tim says. He runs to the log and climbs on it. He pretends it is a boat. "I am the captain, and you are the sailor. We are going to an island!" + +Sam follows Tim and gets on the log. He pretends it is a boat too. "Aye, aye, captain! Where is the island?" he says. + +Tim points to a big rock. "There it is! It has treasure and pirates!" he says. He makes a sound like a horn. "Toot, toot! We are almost there!" + +Sam makes a sound like a wave. "Splash, splash! Watch out for the sharks!" he says. + +They have fun playing on the log. They imagine they are sailing and fighting and finding gold. They do not see their mom coming. She has a basket of snacks. + +"Boys, boys, time for lunch!" she says. She smiles and shakes her head. She knows they are having a good time. + +Tim and Sam hear their mom. They jump off the log and run to her. They are hungry and happy. + +"Mom, mom, we found a log!" Tim says. He tells her about their adventure. + +"Mom, mom, we saw an island!" Sam says. He shows her the rock. + +Their mom hugs them and gives them sandwiches and juice. She listens to their stories and laughs. She loves her boys and their log. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers with the hose. But the hose was empty. There was no water coming out. + +Tom and Lily looked at the hose. They saw that it was not attached to the tap. Someone had taken it off. They were angry. + +They looked around. They saw Sam, their big brother, sitting on the grass. He had a big smile on his face. He had the end of the hose in his hand. + +"Sam, give us the hose!" Tom shouted. "We want to water the flowers!" + +"No, I won't!" Sam said. "I want to play with the hose. It's mine!" + +Tom and Lily ran towards Sam. They tried to grab the hose from him. But Sam was stronger. He pulled the hose away from them. He laughed. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They couldn't water the flowers. They couldn't play with the hose. They didn't like Sam. He was mean. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a black cat. The cat has a white mark on its head. + +"Look, a cat!" Tom says. + +"Meow!" the cat says. + +"Can we follow the cat?" Mia asks. + +"OK, let's follow the cat. Maybe it will show us something fun," Tom says. + +They follow the cat. The cat runs and jumps and climbs. Tom and Mia run and jump and climb too. They have fun. The cat leads them to a big tree. The tree has a hole. The cat goes inside the hole. + +"Where is the cat going?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe it has a home in the tree," Mia says. + +"Can we see the cat's home?" Tom asks. + +"OK, let's see the cat's home. But we have to be careful. The hole is small and dark," Mia says. + +They go inside the hole. It is small and dark. They see the cat. The cat has a surprise. The cat has four kittens. The kittens are black and white. They have marks on their heads too. + +"Wow, the cat has babies!" Tom says. + +"They are so cute!" Mia says. + +"Meow!" the cat and the kittens say. + +The cat and the kittens are happy. They let Tom and Mia pet them. Tom and Mia are happy too. They make new friends. They thank the cat for showing them something fun. They say goodbye to the cat and the kittens. They go back to the park. They tell their moms about their adventure. Their moms are proud of them. They hug them and give them a snack. Tom and Mia smile. They had a good day. +One day, a fox was walking in the forest. He saw a big hole in a tree. He thought it would be a good place to sleep. He went inside the hole and curled up. + +But the hole was not cozy. It was full of sharp sticks and stones. The fox felt uncomfortable. He tried to move, but he hurt his paw. He cried out loud. + +A bird heard the fox. She flew to the tree and looked inside the hole. She saw the fox and asked, "What is wrong, fox? Why are you crying?" + +The fox said, "I wanted to sleep in this hole, but it is not nice. It is full of things that hurt me. And I cut my paw. It is bleeding." + +The bird felt sorry for the fox. She said, "That is not a good hole, fox. It is broken. Someone needs to repair it. But I can help you. I have some soft feathers and leaves. I can make a bed for you. And I can wrap your paw with a leaf. It will stop the bleeding." + +The fox smiled. He said, "Thank you, bird. You are very kind. Can you be my friend?" + +The bird nodded. She said, "Yes, fox. I can be your friend. And I can show you a better hole to sleep in. It is not broken. It is cozy and warm." + +The fox and the bird worked together. They made a bed for the fox in the hole. They wrapped his paw with a leaf. The fox felt better. He thanked the bird again. + +Then the bird flew away. She said, "Follow me, fox. I will show you the way to the better hole." + +The fox followed the bird. He was happy. He had a new friend and a new home. He hoped the better hole would not be uncomfortable. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump on the grass. The grass is green and soft and deep. They can hide in the grass and pretend they are animals. + +"Let's play lions!" Tom says. He roars and crawls on the grass. He has a big mane of hair and sharp teeth. + +"OK, I'll be a lion too!" Lily says. She roars and crawls after Tom. She has a long tail and a pink bow. + +They chase each other and pounce on the grass. They have fun and make noise. + +But then they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry and loud. He barks and runs towards them. He wants to play too. + +"Help!" Tom and Lily say. They are scared of the dog. They run away from the dog. They look for a safe place. + +They see a bench. The bench is near a tree and a flower bed. They run to the bench and climb on it. They hope the dog will not find them. + +But the dog sees them. He follows them and jumps on the bench. He licks their faces and wags his tail. He thinks they are his friends. + +"Stop!" Tom and Lily say. They do not like the dog. They push him away. They want him to go. + +But the dog does not go. He stays on the bench and barks. He wants to play more. + +Then they hear a voice. The voice is loud and angry. It is the dog's owner. + +"Rex, come here!" the voice says. "You bad dog, you! How dare you bother these children! I told you to stay on the leash!" + +The dog hears the voice. He knows he is in trouble. He jumps off the bench and runs to the voice. He whines and lowers his head. + +Tom and Lily see the owner. The owner is a man. He has a hat and a coat and a leash. He grabs the dog and puts the leash on him. He orders the dog to follow him. + +"Sorry, kids," the man says. "He is a friendly dog, but he does not listen. He likes to run and jump on the grass. He thinks he is a lion." + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They smile and giggle. They are not scared anymore. They think the dog is funny. + +They say goodbye to the man and the dog. They go back to the grass. They play lions again. They have fun and make noise. +Anna likes to swing on the big swing in the park. She feels happy when she goes up and down in the air. She likes to see the trees and the birds and the sky. She swings with her friend Ben, who lives next door. They laugh and sing and have fun. + +One day, Anna wakes up and feels hot and sick. She does not want to get out of bed. Her mom comes and puts a thermometer in her mouth. The thermometer is a stick that tells how hot she is. Anna does not like the thermometer. It is hard and tastes bad. She wants to spit it out, but her mom says no. + +The thermometer beeps and her mom looks at it. She says Anna has a fever and needs to rest. She gives her some water and a hug. She says Anna cannot go to the park today. She has to stay home and get better. Anna feels sad. She wants to swing with Ben. She misses him. + +Ben comes to visit Anna after lunch. He brings her a picture he drew of them swinging in the park. He says he hopes she feels better soon. He says he misses her too. He gives her the picture and a kiss. Anna smiles. She feels a little better. She says thank you and puts the picture on her wall. She says she will swing with him again when she is well. They hug and say goodbye. + +Anna sleeps and dreams of swinging in the park. She dreams of the trees and the birds and the sky. She dreams of Ben and his picture. She wakes up and feels cooler and better. Her mom comes and puts the thermometer in her mouth again. The thermometer beeps and her mom looks at it. She says Anna's fever is gone and she can go to the park tomorrow. Anna feels happy. She says yay and hugs her mom. She can't wait to swing with Ben again. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to explore new things. One day, she saw a big closet in her mom's room. She wondered what was inside. She opened the door and saw many clothes, shoes, and bags. She also saw a shiny box on a shelf. She wanted to see what was in the box. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the box. She opened it and saw a lot of colorful powders and liquids. They looked like candy. She smelled them and they smelled good. She decided to try them. She took a spoon and stirred some powders and liquids together in a bowl. She made a mess, but she did not care. She thought she was making a yummy treat. + +She tasted the mixture and made a face. It was not candy. It was bitter and sour and spicy. It burned her tongue and throat. She felt sick and dizzy. She dropped the spoon and the bowl and fell off the chair. She cried and called for her mom. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to her room. She saw Lily on the floor, covered in powders and liquids. She saw the box and the bowl and the spoon. She recognized them as her makeup and perfume. She was angry and scared. She picked up Lily and took her to the bathroom. She tried to wash her mouth and face, but it was too late. Lily had swallowed some of the mixture and it was poisonous. She started to cough and choke. She turned blue and stopped breathing. + +Her mom screamed and called for help. She hugged Lily and cried. She wished she had locked the closet and the box. She wished she had watched Lily more closely. She wished she had stopped her curious girl from stirring trouble. +Mira and Ben are going to visit their grandma. They have to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Mira likes to pack her dolls and books. Ben likes to pack his cars and puzzles. + +"Are you ready, Mira?" Ben asks. He zips his bag and puts it by the door. + +"Not yet, Ben. I have to pack one more thing." Mira says. She runs to the kitchen and grabs a cauliflower from the fridge. + +"A cauliflower? Why do you want to pack a cauliflower?" Ben asks. He thinks it is a silly thing to pack. + +"Because grandma likes cauliflower. She makes yummy soup with it. And it is white and round and soft. I like to touch it." Mira says. She puts the cauliflower in her bag and closes it. + +"Okay, Mira. But I hope it does not make your bag smell bad." Ben says. He shrugs and smiles. + +Mira and Ben are very excited to see their grandma. They know she is lively and fun. She always plays with them and tells them stories. They hug their mom and dad and get in the car. They wave goodbye and say, "See you soon!" + +The end. +Lily and Ben are playing with cards. They like to make towers with the cards. They take turns to put one card on top of another. They see who can make the highest tower. + +"Look, my tower is very big!" Lily says. She is happy. She has ten cards in her tower. + +Ben wants to make a bigger tower. He has nine cards in his tower. He looks for another card. He sees a card on the floor. It is a red card. He likes red cards. He thinks it is important. + +He reaches for the card. But Lily sees him. She thinks the card is hers. She wants to keep it. She says, "No, Ben, that is my card! Give it to me!" + +Ben does not listen. He grabs the card. He tries to put it on his tower. Lily is angry. She pushes Ben. Ben falls down. His tower falls down too. The cards fly everywhere. + +They both start to cry. They are sad. They have no towers. They have no cards. They have no fun. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to drive them on the floor and make noises. + +One day, they decide to build a village with their blocks. They make houses, shops, a school and a park. They put some of their cars in the village and some outside. They say they are the people who live and work in the village. + +"Look, I am the teacher. I drive the blue car to the school every day," Lily says. She moves her car along the floor and parks it near the block school. + +"I am the farmer. I drive the red truck to the market and sell my fruits and vegetables," Ben says. He moves his truck along the floor and stops it near the block shop. + +They play happily for a while, until they hear a loud noise. It is their dog, Rex, who has entered the room. Rex is big and friendly, but he does not know that the blocks and cars are not his toys. He sees the village and runs towards it, wagging his tail. + +"Rex, no! Stop!" Lily and Ben shout. They are alert and scared. They try to protect their village from Rex, but he is too fast and strong. He knocks over the blocks and cars with his paws and mouth. He thinks it is a fun game. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They cry and tell Rex to go away. Rex does not understand. He licks their faces and wags his tail. He thinks they are playing with him. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees the mess and the tears. She hugs Lily and Ben and scolds Rex. She tells him to sit and stay. She helps Lily and Ben to pick up the blocks and cars and rebuild their village. She tells them she is sorry and proud of them. She says they are very creative and brave. + +Lily and Ben smile and thank Mom. They hug Rex and forgive him. They say he is a good dog, but he needs to learn. They finish their village and play with their cars again. They are happy and calm. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +"Hello, snowman!" Lily says. "Do you want to talk to us?" + +The snowman does not say anything. He is very quiet. + +"Maybe he is shy," Sam says. "Or maybe he is cold. Snow is icy." + +Lily and Sam decide to touch the snowman. They want to make him feel warm and happy. They hug him and pat him and rub his nose. + +But the snowman still does not talk. He is very still. + +"Maybe he is sleeping," Lily says. "Or maybe he is sad. He has no friends." + +Lily and Sam feel sorry for the snowman. They want to make him smile. They look around and see a bird on a tree. They have an idea. + +"Hey, bird!" Sam calls. "Do you want to talk to the snowman?" + +The bird flies down and lands on the snowman's hat. He chirps and sings and flaps his wings. + +The snowman likes the bird. He feels warm and happy. He opens his mouth and says, "Hello, bird! Hello, Lily! Hello, Sam! Thank you for being my friends!" + +Lily and Sam are surprised and excited. They clap and cheer and laugh. + +"Hello, snowman!" they say. "We are glad you can talk to us!" + +They play with the snowman and the bird until it is time to go home. They say goodbye and promise to come back soon. + +The snowman smiles and waves. He is not cold or sad or shy anymore. He has friends who talk to him and touch him and make him feel icy. +Lily liked to create things with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of flowers, stars, and animals. One day, she wanted to create a parrot. She found a green crayon and a red crayon and drew a big bird with a long tail and a curved beak. She was very proud of her parrot. + +She showed her parrot to her mom and dad. They said it was very pretty and put it on the fridge. Lily was happy. She wanted to show her parrot to her friend Max, who lived next door. She took her parrot off the fridge and ran outside. + +Max was playing with his ball in his yard. He saw Lily coming with her paper. He was curious. He asked her what she had. Lily said it was her parrot. She showed him her parrot. Max looked at it and laughed. He said it was not a parrot. He said it was a silly bird. He said it had no feathers, no wings, and no voice. He said it was just a green and red mess. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said it was her parrot and it was very pretty. She said Max was mean and rude. She tried to take her parrot back, but Max was faster. He grabbed her parrot and tore it into pieces. He threw the pieces in the air and kicked them with his foot. He said it was fun. + +Lily cried. She saw her parrot destroyed. She ran back to her house. She told her mom and dad what happened. They hugged her and said they were sorry. They said Max was wrong and mean. They said they would make a new parrot with her. They said they loved her. + +But Lily did not feel better. She felt hurt and angry. She did not want to create anything anymore. She did not want to play with Max anymore. She did not want to be tidy anymore. She threw her crayons and paper on the floor. She said she hated parrots. She said she hated everything. She had a bad ending. +Ben and Lily love to watch movies at the theater. They like to see the big pictures and hear the loud sounds. Sometimes they eat popcorn and drink juice. Today they are going to see a movie about animals. + +Before they go, they want to print some pictures of their favorite animals. They have a book with many animals and a printer. They choose a lion, a monkey, and a panda. They put the book on the printer and press a button. The printer makes a noise and prints the pictures. + +"Look, Lily, this is a lion. He is big and yellow and has a mane. He can roar very loud," Ben says, holding the picture. + +"Wow, Ben, he is so cool. And this is a monkey. He is brown and has a tail. He can swing on trees and make funny noises," Lily says, holding another picture. + +"And this is a panda. He is black and white and has a round face. He can eat bamboo and roll on the ground. He is so cute," Ben says, holding the last picture. + +They put the pictures in their backpacks and go to the theater with their mom. They are very excited to see the movie. They hope to see the lion, the monkey, and the panda on the big screen. They think the movie will be fun and hard to forget. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pick flowers and make crowns for their dolls. Sara saw a big, yellow flower that she wanted for her doll. She ran to pick it, but Ben got there first. + +"Mine!" Ben shouted, and he picked the flower. He put it in his pocket. + +"No, mine!" Sara cried, and she tried to grab the flower from Ben. Ben pushed her away. + +"Stop it, Ben! You are rude!" Sara said. She was angry and sad. + +"Go away, Sara! You are silly!" Ben said. He was mean and selfish. + +They started to fight over the flower. They pulled and pushed and yelled. They did not see the big dog that was running towards them. The dog liked to chase and bite children. He barked loudly and jumped on them. + +"Help!" Sara and Ben screamed. They were scared and hurt. + +A lady who was walking the dog heard them. She ran to them and grabbed the dog by his waist. She pulled him off Sara and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids! He is a bad dog! Are you okay?" the lady said. She was kind and sorry. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They had some scratches and bruises, but they were not bleeding. They looked at each other and felt sorry too. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. You can have the flower. I was rude," Ben said. He gave the flower to Sara. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. You can have some of my flowers. I was silly," Sara said. She gave some flowers to Ben. + +They hugged and smiled. They were friends again. They thanked the lady and her dog. They went back to playing with their dolls. They shared their flowers and made crowns for them. They were happy and nice. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and make mud pies. They did not see Mom enter the kitchen. Mom was making a cake. She wore a nice apron with flowers on it. + +"Let's go and see what Mom is doing," Lily said to Tom. "Maybe she has a treat for us." + +They ran to the kitchen door. They did not wipe their feet. They did not take off their shoes. They entered the kitchen with mud on their feet and hands. + +"Oh no!" Mom said. "Look at the mess you made! You are very foolish. You have to go back outside and clean up. And you have to say sorry to me and to my apron." + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They said sorry to Mom and to her apron. They went back outside and washed their feet and hands. They hoped Mom would still give them a slice of cake. +One day, Ben and Lily wanted to perform a show for their mom and dad. They put on funny hats and clothes and got a lamp from their room. They said they would make the lamp talk and sing. + +They went to the living room and turned off the lights. They put the lamp on a table and hid behind it. Ben held a flashlight and made the lamp shine. Lily used a funny voice and said, "Hello, I am the lamp. I can talk and sing. Do you want to hear me?" + +Mom and dad clapped and said, "Yes, please. We want to hear you." + +Lily started to sing a silly song, but Ben got bored. He wanted to make the show more fun. He moved the flashlight and made the lamp flicker. He made scary noises and said, "Boo! I am a scary lamp. I will get you!" + +Mom and dad gasped and said, "Oh no, what is happening?" + +Lily got scared too. She did not like Ben's prank. She said, "Stop it, Ben. You are not funny. You are mean. You are ruining our show." + +Ben laughed and said, "It is just a joke. Don't be a baby. It is fun to scare people." + +Lily got angry and said, "No, it is not. It is rude and unkind. You hurt our feelings. You should say sorry." + +Ben realized he was wrong. He felt bad for scaring his sister and his parents. He said, "You are right, Lily. I am sorry. I was trying to be funny, but I was not. I should not scare people. It is not nice. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I forgive you. But next time, let's perform a nice show, OK?" + +Ben nodded and said, "OK. I promise. Let's hug and make up." + +They hugged and said, "We love you, mom and dad." + +Mom and dad hugged them back and said, "We love you too, Ben and Lily. You are very talented and creative. But remember, be respectful and kind to others. That is the best way to perform." + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a shiny thing on the ground. It is a penny. + +"Look, a penny!" Anna says. "Maybe it is lucky." + +"Can I see?" Ben asks. He takes the penny from Anna. He looks at it. He sees a face on it. + +"Who is this?" Ben asks. He shows the penny to Anna. + +"That is Abe," Anna says. "He was a good man. He helped people." + +"Wow," Ben says. "He has a big hat." + +"Yes, he does," Anna says. "Do you want to keep the penny?" + +Ben thinks. He likes the penny. But he likes Anna more. He smiles. + +"No, you can have it," Ben says. He gives the penny back to Anna. "You found it first." + +"Thank you, Ben," Anna says. She smiles too. She puts the penny in her pocket. "You are a good friend." + +They hug. Then they run to the swings. They have fun. They are happy. The penny is harmless. It does not make them fight. It makes them smile. +Tom and Mia were playing with cardboard boxes in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were spaceships and rockets and fly to the moon and the stars. They made noises like "vroom" and "whoosh" and had a lot of fun. + +But then they heard their mom call them from the kitchen. "Tom, Mia, it's time for lunch. Come inside, please." + +Tom and Mia did not want to stop playing. They wanted to stay in their cardboard spaceships and rockets. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +"Mom, we can't come right now. We have a delay," Tom shouted. + +"A delay? What do you mean?" Mom asked. + +"We have a problem with our spaceship. It's broken and we need to fix it. It will take a long time," Mia said. + +Mom smiled. She knew they were just pretending. She decided to play along. "Oh, I see. Well, I hope you can fix it soon. But don't forget to eat your lunch. It's getting cold." + +"OK, Mom. We will try to hurry. But it's not easy. It's a very big problem," Tom said. + +Mom went back to the kitchen. She thought Tom and Mia were very creative and imaginative. She was proud of them. But she also hoped they would not make too much of a mess with the cardboard boxes. She wondered what they would do next. Maybe they would go to the moon, or to Mars, or to another galaxy. She thought they were not ordinary children. They were extraordinary. +Lila and Anna are best friends. They like to play with dolls and dress them up. One day, Lila gets a new blouse for her doll. It is pink and shiny and has flowers on it. Lila is very happy and shows it to Anna. + +"Look, Anna, look at my doll's blouse. It is so pretty, don't you think?" Lila says. + +Anna looks at the blouse and feels jealous. She wants a blouse like that for her doll too. She thinks Lila's doll is more beautiful than hers. She does not say anything, but she makes a sad face. + +Lila sees Anna's face and asks, "What is wrong, Anna? Do you not like my doll's blouse?" + +Anna does not want to tell the truth. She does not want to hurt Lila's feelings. She says, "No, no, I like it. It is very pretty. But I miss my grandma. She lives far away and I have not seen her for a long time." + +Lila feels sorry for Anna. She loves her grandma too. She says, "I miss my grandma too. She lives far away too. But sometimes she sends me letters and pictures and gifts. Maybe your grandma can send you something too." + +Anna brightens up a little. She says, "Really? Do you think she can send me a blouse like yours?" + +Lila thinks for a moment. Then she says, "Maybe she can. But you know what? You do not have to wait for that. You can have my blouse. I want to share it with you. You are my best friend and I want you to be happy." + +Anna is surprised and touched. She says, "Really? You would do that for me? Thank you, Lila. You are very kind and generous. You are my best friend too and I want you to be happy too." + +Lila smiles and hugs Anna. She says, "You are welcome, Anna. Let's put the blouse on your doll and play together. We can have fun with both our dolls. They are both beautiful and so are we." + +Anna smiles and hugs Lila back. She says, "Yes, let's do that. We can have fun with both our dolls. They are both beautiful and so are we." +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog with black fur and sharp teeth. The dog looked fierce and angry. Sara was scared and wanted to run away, but Tom was curious and wanted to pet the dog. + +"Tom, don't go near the dog. He might bite you!" Sara said. + +"No, he won't. He is just lonely and sad. I can make him happy," Tom said. He made a promise to Sara. "I will be careful and come back soon. Wait for me here." + +Tom walked slowly to the dog and reached out his hand. The dog growled and showed his teeth. Tom did not listen to the dog and tried to touch him. The dog did not like that and bit Tom's hand. Tom cried out in pain and ran back to Sara. + +"Sara, Sara, help me! The dog bit me!" Tom said. He showed Sara his hand, which was bleeding and hurt. + +"Oh, Tom, I'm sorry. You should have listened to me. The dog was fierce and did not want to be your friend. You broke your promise to me and put yourself in danger. Come, let's go to the nurse and get your hand fixed," Sara said. + +She took Tom's hand and pointed to the nurse's office. They walked there together and the nurse cleaned and bandaged Tom's hand. She gave him a lollipop and told him to be more careful next time. + +Tom learned his lesson. He realized that he should not judge a book by its cover and that he should keep his promises to his friends. He thanked Sara for being a good friend and helping him. He also said sorry to the dog for bothering him. Sara and Tom hugged and went back to play in the park, but this time they stayed away from the fierce dog. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. Today they want to go to the park. They ask their moms if they can go. + +"Yes, you can go, but you have to take the bus," their moms say. "The park is too far to walk." + +Lily and Tom are happy. They put on their coats and hats. They hold their moms' hands. They walk to the bus stop. + +They see a big bus coming. It is loud and fast. Lily and Tom are scared. They hide behind their moms. + +"No, no, we don't want to go on the big bus," they cry. "It is too loud and fast. We want to go on a small bus." + +Their moms hug them and say, "Don't worry, this is not our bus. Our bus is a small bus. It is quiet and slow. It will come soon. You will like it." + +They wait for a while. Then they see a small bus coming. It is yellow and blue. It has a picture of a duck on the side. It is not loud and fast. It is quiet and slow. + +Lily and Tom smile. They like the small bus. They say bye to their moms. They get on the small bus with the duck. They sit on the seats and look out the window. They see trees and flowers and birds. They are happy. + +The small bus takes them to the park. They get off the bus and say thank you to the driver. They run to the swings and the slide. They play and laugh and have fun. They are glad they took the small bus. +One day, a boy and a girl were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. They also liked to pretend they were explorers and find new things. + +"Look, I found a big root!" the boy said, holding up a brown and twisted thing. "Maybe it is from a giant tree or a dinosaur!" + +"Wow, that is cool!" the girl said. "Can I see it?" + +The boy gave her the root and she felt it with her hands. It was hard and rough and had little hairs on it. + +"Hey, this root is furry!" she said. "Maybe it is not a root at all, maybe it is a tail!" + +"A tail?" the boy said. "What kind of tail?" + +The girl thought for a moment. She remembered a book they had read about animals. She had an idea. + +"Maybe it is a tail of a squirrel!" she said. "A squirrel that lives under the ground and hides its nuts there!" + +The boy liked the idea. He imagined a furry squirrel with a big root for a tail. He smiled. + +"That sounds fun!" he said. "Do you think we can find the squirrel?" + +The girl nodded. She had a plan. + +"I suggest we make a trap!" she said. "We can use this box and some string and some nuts. Then we can wait and see if the squirrel comes out!" + +The boy agreed. They worked together to make a trap. They put some nuts inside the box and tied a string to it. They hid behind a bush and held the other end of the string. + +They waited and waited. They hoped to see the furry squirrel with the big root tail. They wondered what it would look like and what it would do. + +But no squirrel came out. Only a mole. A small and gray and blind mole. It sniffed the air and found the nuts. It crawled inside the box and started to eat. + +The boy and the girl saw the mole. They were disappointed. They pulled the string and closed the box. They caught the mole. + +They looked at each other. They did not know what to do with the mole. They felt sorry for it. + +They decided to let it go. They opened the box and let the mole out. It scurried away and disappeared under the ground. + +The boy and the girl looked at the root. They realized it was not a tail. It was just a root. + +They laughed. They had made a silly mistake. They had a funny story to tell. + +They put the root back in the dirt. They picked up their box and their string and their nuts. They went back to the house. + +They had fun playing in the garden. They learned something new. They were happy. +One day, a fish named Nemo wanted to see the reef. He asked his dad, Marlin, if he could go. + +"Can I go to the reef, dad? Please?" Nemo said. + +Marlin was thoughtful. He knew the reef was beautiful, but also dangerous. There were big sharks, nets, and boats. He loved Nemo very much and did not want him to get hurt. + +"Not today, Nemo. The reef is too far and too scary. You are too small and too curious. You might get lost or eaten. You can play with your friends here, in the anemone. It is safe and cozy." Marlin said. + +Nemo was sad. He wanted to see the reef. He wanted to have fun and learn new things. He did not want to stay in the anemone all the time. He thought his dad was too careful and too boring. + +"But dad, I am not too small or too curious. I am brave and smart. I can swim fast and hide well. I can find my way back. I want to see the reef. It is so pretty and colorful. Please, dad, let me go." Nemo said. + +Marlin sighed. He knew Nemo was brave and smart, but he also knew he was stubborn and adventurous. He decided to make a deal with Nemo. + +"Okay, Nemo. You can go to the reef, but only with me. You have to stay close to me and listen to me. You have to follow the rules and be careful. Do you understand?" Marlin said. + +Nemo nodded. He was happy. He could go to the reef with his dad. He agreed to stay close and listen. He thanked his dad and hugged him. + +"Thank you, dad. I love you. You are the best dad ever. Let's go to the reef." Nemo said. + +Marlin smiled. He loved Nemo too. He hoped they would have a good time and a safe trip. He was proud of his son, but also worried. He hoped Nemo would not become too brave or too curious. He hoped he would not lose him again. He held Nemo's fin and swam to the reef. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big box that they made into a spaceship. They used markers to draw buttons and windows on the box. They also had a toy pistol that made noises when they pressed the trigger. + +"Ready for blast off, Ben?" Lily asked, holding the pistol. + +"Yes, Lily, let's go!" Ben said, zipping up his jacket. He crawled into the box and Lily followed him. They closed the flap and pretended to fly to the moon. + +But they did not know that Max, the nosy dog, was watching them. He was curious about the box and the noises. He wanted to play too. He ran to the box and sniffed it. He heard Lily and Ben talking inside. + +"Wow, look at the stars, Lily!" Ben said. + +"And the aliens, Ben!" Lily said, pointing the pistol at a stuffed toy. + +Max barked and scratched the box. He wanted to see the stars and the aliens. He made a hole in the flap and poked his head inside. + +"Ah, an alien!" Lily screamed, seeing Max's face. + +"Quick, shoot it, Lily!" Ben shouted, grabbing the pistol. + +They pressed the trigger and the pistol made a loud noise. Max was scared and ran away. He did not like the noise. + +Lily and Ben laughed and hugged each other. They had saved their spaceship from the alien. They decided to keep playing and explore more planets. They did not mind the hole in the box. They liked their adventure. +Lily liked to look at the vase on the shelf. It was modern and shiny and had many colors. She wanted to touch it and see how it felt. But Mommy always said, "No, Lily, that vase is not for playing. It is very special and can break easily." + +One day, when Mommy was busy in the kitchen, Lily climbed on a chair and reached for the vase. She grabbed it with both hands and lifted it off the shelf. It was heavy and slippery and Lily lost her balance. The vase fell from her hands and crashed on the floor. It broke into many pieces and made a loud noise. + +Mommy heard the noise and ran into the living room. She saw the broken vase and Lily on the chair. She was very angry and sad. She said, "Lily, what have you done? You have lost the vase! It was a gift from Grandma and it was very precious. How could you be so naughty and disobey me?" + +Lily felt scared and sorry. She did not mean to break the vase. She just wanted to see it. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy, I'm sorry. I didn't know it would break. I just wanted to touch it. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mommy sighed and hugged Lily. She said, "I'm not mad at you, Lily, but I'm very disappointed. You have to be more careful and listen to me. The vase can't be fixed, but I still love you. Next time, ask me before you touch something that is not yours." +Sam and Mia were playing in the backyard with their toys. They had a lot of fun making mud pies, digging holes and splashing water. They did not care that they were filthy from head to toe. + +"Look, Mommy, we made you a cake!" Sam said, holding up a plate of mud. + +Mommy smiled, but she also looked tired. "That's very nice, Sam, but you and Mia need to clean up now. It's almost time for your nap." + +"Nap? No, Mommy, we don't want to nap. We want to play more!" Mia said, stomping her feet. + +Mommy shook her head. "No, you have to nap. You played a lot and you need to rest. Come on, let's go inside and take a bath." + +Sam and Mia pouted, but they followed Mommy into the house. They did not like the bath. It was too hot and too bubbly. They tried to splash Mommy, but she was not amused. She dried them with a towel and put them in their pajamas. + +"OK, now you can go to your room and nap. I'll read you a story if you're good," Mommy said. + +Sam and Mia nodded, but they had a plan. They waited until Mommy left the room and then they sneaked out of their beds. They grabbed their toys and ran back to the backyard. + +"Ha ha, we fooled Mommy. We don't need to nap. We can play more!" Sam said. + +"Yeah, let's make more mud pies and dig more holes and splash more water!" Mia said. + +They were having a blast, until they heard Mommy's voice. + +"Sam! Mia! What are you doing? I told you to nap. You're filthy again. Come here right now!" + +Sam and Mia looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. They dropped their toys and ran to Mommy. She was very angry. She grabbed them by the hand and dragged them inside. + +"You're very naughty. You disobeyed me and you made a mess. Now you have to nap and you can't play with your toys for the rest of the day. And no story for you!" Mommy said. + +She shut the door of their room and left them alone. Sam and Mia cried. They wished they had listened to Mommy. They realized that napping was not so bad after all. They hugged each other and fell asleep. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big plant with red fruits. They are strawberries. Lily and Ben love strawberries. They pick some and put them in a basket. + +"Can we eat them?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, but we need to wash them first," Lily says. "There is a tap over there. We can use it to provide water." + +They run to the tap and turn it on. Clear water comes out. They wash the strawberries and put them back in the basket. They find a shady spot under a tree and sit down. + +"These are the best strawberries ever!" Ben says, biting into one. + +"They are sweet and juicy," Lily agrees. "And we picked them ourselves. That makes them even better." + +They smile and share the strawberries. They are happy and full. They thank the plant for providing them with a yummy snack. They hug each other and continue to play in the garden. +Lila liked to jog with her dad. They jogged every morning in the park. They saw birds, flowers, and other people. Lila felt happy when she jogged with her dad. + +One day, Lila's dad had to go to work early. He said he could not jog with Lila. He gave her a hug and a kiss on her neck. He said he loved her and he would see her later. Lila felt sad and lonely. + +Lila asked her mom if she could jog with her. Her mom said she was busy with the baby. She said Lila could play with her toys or watch TV. Lila did not want to play with her toys or watch TV. She wanted to jog with her dad. + +Lila put on her shoes and her hat. She took her teddy bear and went outside. She jogged by herself in the park. She saw birds, flowers, and other people. But she did not feel happy. She missed her dad. + +Then, she saw a dog. The dog was big and brown. It had a collar and a leash. It looked friendly. It wagged its tail and ran towards Lila. Lila smiled and stopped jogging. She petted the dog and hugged it. The dog licked her face and neck. Lila felt happy again. + +The dog's owner came and said hello. He said his name was Ben and his dog's name was Spot. He said he jogged in the park every morning. He asked Lila if she wanted to jog with them. Lila said yes. She said her name was Lila and her teddy's name was Bob. She said she jogged with her dad, but he was at work. Ben said he understood. He said he was a dad too. He said he would jog with Lila until her dad came back. Lila said thank you. She jogged with Ben and Spot. She felt happy and not lonely. She hoped her dad would be proud of her. +Lila and Ben are friends. They live in a small town with many trees and flowers. They like to play outside and explore new places. One day, they find a big hill behind their houses. They want to see what is on the other side. + +They climb the hill and see a wild forest. They see many animals and birds. They hear strange noises and smells. They are curious and excited. They walk into the forest and look around. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben says. He points to a big bear. The bear is sleeping under a tree. He looks soft and cuddly. + +"Can we hug him?" Lila asks. She likes to hug animals. She thinks they are friendly and cute. + +"No, no, no!" Ben says. He shakes his head. He knows that bears are wild and dangerous. He remembers what his mom told him. "We have to be quiet and stay away from him. He might wake up and get angry. He might hurt us." + +"OK, OK, OK!" Lila says. She nods her head. She trusts Ben. He is smart and brave. She does not want to make the bear angry. She does not want to get hurt. + +They turn around and walk back to the hill. They are careful and quiet. They do not want to disturb the bear. They reach the top of the hill and look at their town. They see their houses and their families. They feel happy and safe. + +They run down the hill and hug each other. They are glad to be back. They are glad to be friends. They smile and laugh. They have a new story to tell. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ducks and fish. They want to feed them. + +"Look, Tom, I have some bread. Let's give it to the ducks and fish," Sue says. + +"OK, Sue, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water. It is deep and wet," Tom says. + +They walk to the edge of the pond. Sue throws some bread to the ducks. They quack and swim to get it. Tom throws some bread to the fish. They splash and jump to get it. + +"Wow, this is fun. The ducks and fish are happy," Sue says. + +"Yes, they are. But we should not leave the bread here. It will make the water dirty and the ducks and fish sick," Tom says. + +"OK, let's pick up the bread that they don't eat. We can put it in the bin," Sue says. + +They start to pick up the bread. But then they hear a loud bark. A big dog is running to them. It looks angry and hungry. + +"Help, Tom, the dog wants our bread. It will bite us," Sue says. + +"Run, Sue, run. We have to leave fast. The dog is faster than us," Tom says. + +They drop the bread and run away from the pond. The dog chases them. It is faster than them. But then a man comes. He is the owner of the dog. He calls the dog and puts a leash on it. + +"Sorry, kids, my dog is not bad. He just likes bread. He escaped from my car. Are you OK?" the man says. + +"Yes, we are OK. But we are scared. Your dog is big and loud," Tom says. + +"I'm sorry. He won't hurt you. He is just playful. But you should not feed the ducks and fish with bread. It is not good for them. They need their own food. And you should not leave the bread in the pond. It will make the water dirty and the ducks and fish sick," the man says. + +"We know. We were picking up the bread. But then your dog came. We had to leave fast," Sue says. + +"I see. Well, next time, be more careful. And don't play near the water. It is deep and wet. You could fall in and drown," the man says. + +"OK, we will. Thank you for stopping your dog. Bye," Tom and Sue say. + +They wave to the man and his dog. They walk away from the pond. They learn a lesson. They should not feed the ducks and fish with bread. They should not leave the bread in the pond. They should not play near the water. They should be careful and safe. +Sam and Mia are playing with clay. They like to make shapes and animals with the clay. Sam makes a ball and rolls it on the table. Mia makes a snake and twists it around. They show each other their clay creations. + +"Look, I made a ball. It is smooth and round." Sam says. + +"Look, I made a snake. It is long and wiggly." Mia says. + +They touch each other's clay creations. Sam pokes Mia's snake with his finger. Mia pokes Sam's ball with her finger. They giggle and poke each other's clay creations some more. + +"Stop, stop, you are making my snake flat!" Mia says. + +"Stop, stop, you are making my ball bumpy!" Sam says. + +They stop poking and look at their clay creations. They see that they have changed. Sam's ball is not smooth and round anymore. It has dents and holes. Mia's snake is not long and wiggly anymore. It has bends and breaks. + +"Oh no, what did we do?" Sam says. + +"Oh no, how can we fix them?" Mia says. + +They think for a moment. Then they have an idea. They roll their clay creations together. They make a new shape with the clay. They make a big heart. They smooth the clay with their hands. They make a motion with their arms. They hug each other. + +"Look, we made a heart. It is smooth and nice." Sam says. + +"Look, we made a heart. It is big and warm." Mia says. + +They smile and look at their clay heart. They are happy. They like to play with clay. They like to play with each other. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to look at the photos on the shelf. They saw photos of their mom and dad, their grandma and grandpa, and their dog Spot. + +"Who is this?" Lily asked, pointing to a photo of a man with a big beard and a hat. + +"That is Uncle Bob," Tom said. "He is mom's brother. He lives far away." + +"He looks scary," Lily said. "He has a lot of hair on his face and his head." + +"He is not scary," Tom said. "He is nice. He sends us presents sometimes." + +Lily did not believe Tom. She was afraid of Uncle Bob. She wanted to hide the photo. She climbed on the chair and reached for the photo. + +"Stop!" Tom shouted. "You will make the photos fall!" + +But it was too late. Lily grabbed the photo and pulled it. The other photos slid off the shelf and crashed on the floor. The glass broke and the frames cracked. + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw the mess and the kids. She was angry. + +"What did you do?" she asked. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know what to say. They knelt on the floor and looked at mom. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We were playing with the photos." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not mad. She knew they did not mean to break the photos. + +"It's okay," she said. "But you have to be careful. Photos are not toys. They are memories. They show us the people we love, even if they look different or live far away." + +She hugged Tom and Lily and helped them clean up the mess. She put the photo of Uncle Bob back on the shelf. + +"Maybe one day you will meet Uncle Bob," she said. "And you will see he is not scary at all. He is just like us." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they go to the park with their moms. Sara sees a big slide. She wants to go on the slide. + +"Can I go on the slide, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful," Mom says. + +Sara runs to the slide. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top. She smiles. She slides down very fast. Whee! + +Tom sees Sara on the slide. He wants to go on the slide too. + +"Can I go on the slide, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, you can, but wait for your turn," Mom says. + +Tom runs to the slide. He waits for Sara to get off. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the top. He smiles. He slides down very fast. Whee! + +But Tom slides too fast. He bumps into Sara at the bottom. Sara falls down. Tom falls down. Sara cries. Tom cries. They both hurt. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" Mom asks. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Mom asks. + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They say sorry. They hug. They stop crying. They smile. + +"It's okay, Sara. It was an accident," Tom says. + +"It's okay, Tom. I'm not mad," Sara says. + +Mom and Mom smile too. They help Sara and Tom get up. They give them a kiss. They say they are proud of them. + +"Let's go play something else," Sara says. + +"Okay, let's go," Tom says. + +Sara and Tom hold hands. They go to the swings. They have fun. They are still friends. The end. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and blocks. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets the best toys. + +One night, Mom and Dad say it is time for bed. They tell Tom and Sam to put away their toys and brush their teeth. Tom and Sam do not want to go to bed. They want to play more. + +They sneak into the living room and find a big box of matches. They think matches are fun. They can make fire and light. They do not know matches are dangerous. + +They start to light the matches and throw them on the floor. They laugh and clap. They do not see the smoke and the flames. They do not hear the fire alarm. + +Mom and Dad smell the smoke and run to the living room. They see Tom and Sam and the fire. They are very scared and angry. They grab Tom and Sam and take them outside. They call the firemen to put out the fire. + +Tom and Sam are sorry. They cry and hug Mom and Dad. They say they will never play with matches again. They learn matches are not toys. They learn to listen to Mom and Dad. They learn to share and be nice. They hope the fire did not ruin their regular toys. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a pink dress with flowers and a bow. Sara thought Lily was very fancy. + +One day, Sara found a box of clothes in her room. They were clothes for dolls. Sara was happy. She wanted to change Lily's dress. She opened the box and looked inside. There were many dresses with different colors and patterns. Sara liked them all. + +She picked a blue dress with stars and put it on Lily. She said, "Look, Lily, you have a new dress. It is blue and has stars. Do you like it?" Lily did not answer. She was a doll. But Sara pretended that Lily said, "Yes, I like it. It is very pretty." + +Sara smiled and hugged Lily. Then she saw another dress in the box. It was yellow with stripes. Sara liked it too. She said, "Lily, do you want to change your dress again? This one is yellow and has stripes. It is very bright." Lily did not answer. She was a doll. But Sara pretended that Lily said, "Yes, I want to change my dress again. It is very fun." + +Sara took off the blue dress and put on the yellow dress. She said, "Look, Lily, you have another new dress. It is yellow and has stripes. Do you like it?" Lily did not answer. She was a doll. But Sara pretended that Lily said, "Yes, I like it. It is very cheerful." + +Sara smiled and hugged Lily. Then she saw another dress in the box. It was green with dots. Sara liked it too. She said, "Lily, do you want to change your dress again? This one is green and has dots. It is very cute." Lily did not answer. She was a doll. But Sara pretended that Lily said, "Yes, I want to change my dress again. It is very fun." + +Sara took off the yellow dress and put on the green dress. She said, "Look, Lily, you have another new dress. It is green and has dots. Do you like it?" Lily did not answer. She was a doll. But Sara pretended that Lily said, "Yes, I like it. It is very sweet." + +Sara smiled and hugged Lily. She looked at the box and saw that there were more dresses with different colors and patterns. Sara said, "Lily, you have so many dresses. You can change your dress every day. You are very fancy." Lily did not answer. She was a doll. But Sara pretended that Lily said, "Yes, I am very fancy. And you are very kind. I love you, Sara." + +Sara said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my best friend." She kissed Lily and put her on the bed. She closed the box and put it under the bed. She said, "We will play again tomorrow, Lily. Good night." Lily did not answer. She was a doll. But Sara pretended that Lily said, "Good night, Sara. Sweet dreams." Sara turned off the light and went to sleep. She dreamed of Lily and her dresses. She was happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw some flowers and bees and butterflies. They also saw a big, green frog. Lily wanted to touch the frog, but Ben was scared. + +"Don't touch it, Lily!" Ben said. "It might bite you!" + +"No, it won't, Ben. It is a nice frog. See, it is smiling!" Lily said. She reached out her hand to the frog. + +But the frog did not like Lily's hand. It opened its mouth and made a loud sound. "Ribbit!" The frog jumped away from Lily and landed on Ben's head. + +Ben felt the frog on his head and screamed. He was very scared. He shook his head and the frog fell off. He ran to his mom and hugged her. + +Lily felt guilty. She did not mean to scare Ben. She wanted to say sorry, but she saw something else. A small, black bug was flying near her ear. It was a mosquito. It wanted to bite Lily. + +Lily did not like mosquitoes. They made her itch and hurt. She tried to swat the mosquito, but it was too fast. It landed on her nose and bit her. + +Lily felt the bite and screamed. She was very angry. She rubbed her nose and the mosquito flew away. She ran to her mom and cried. + +Mom saw Lily and Ben. They were both screaming and crying. She did not know what happened. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"What's wrong, my loves?" Mom asked. + +"A frog! A frog!" Ben said. + +"A mosquito! A mosquito!" Lily said. + +Mom looked at them and smiled. She knew they were just playing. She gave them some juice and cookies. + +"It's okay, my loves. The frog and the mosquito are gone. They won't bother you anymore. You are brave and strong. And you are also kind and sorry, right?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt better. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They thanked Mom and finished their juice and cookies. They went back to the garden. They played some more. They did not scream anymore. They were happy. +Lily loved to bake with her mom. They would mix flour, butter, sugar and eggs in a big bowl. Then they would roll out the dough and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Lily liked to make stars, hearts and flowers. Mom would put the shapes on a tray and put them in the oven. + +When the oven beeped, mom took out the tray and put it on the table. The pastries smelled yummy and looked golden and crispy. Lily waited for them to cool down a bit, then picked one up. She bit into it and tasted the sweet and buttery flavor. She smiled and said, "Mmm, this is delicious!" + +Mom smiled back and gave her a hug. She said, "You are a great baker, Lily. And you are adorable, too!" She picked up another pastry and tasted it. She agreed, "This is delicious!" They shared the pastries and enjoyed their snack. + +Lily felt happy and proud. She liked to bake with her mom and make tasty pastries. She wondered what they would bake next time. Maybe chocolate chip cookies, or banana bread, or apple pie. She decided she liked baking all kinds of pastries. They were fun to make and fun to eat. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +"Look at my car, it's so fast and tough!" Ben said. "It can destroy anything in its way!" + +"Really?" Lily said. "Can it destroy my car?" + +She drove her red car towards Ben's blue car and bumped it hard. Ben's car flew out of his hand and landed in a bush. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Ben cried. "You cheated!" + +"I did not!" Lily said. "My car is just stronger than yours!" + +Ben ran to the bush and tried to find his car. He searched and searched, but he could not see it. He felt something in his pocket. He pulled it out and saw a shiny coin. + +"Wow, look what I found!" he said. "A coin!" + +Lily came over and looked at the coin. It was shiny and round and had a picture of a man on it. + +"Where did you get that?" she asked. + +"I don't know, it was in my pocket!" Ben said. "Maybe it's magic!" + +"Can I see it?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful!" Ben said. He handed her the coin. + +Lily held the coin in her hand and looked at it. She wondered what it was for. She saw a hole in the fence. She threw the coin through the hole. + +"Hey, what did you do that for?" Ben shouted. "That was my coin!" + +"I wanted to see what would happen!" Lily said. "Maybe it will come back!" + +They ran to the fence and looked through the hole. They saw a big dog on the other side. The dog saw the coin and picked it up in its mouth. It chewed and chewed and made the coin bend and break. + +"Look, it's destroying your coin!" Lily said. + +"Noooo!" Ben said. "My coin!" + +They watched as the dog swallowed the coin and wagged its tail. It barked and ran away. + +"Bye, bye, coin!" Lily said. + +"Bye, bye, car!" Ben said. + +They looked at each other and felt sad. They had lost their car and their coin. They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to share Lily's car and play nicely. They learned that destroying things was not fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big ladder next to the house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the roof. + +"Can we go up the ladder?" Ben asked Lily. + +Lily nodded. She was brave and curious. She went first and held the ladder for Ben. They climbed slowly and carefully. + +When they reached the top, they saw a big bird nest with three eggs. They were blue and speckled. They looked pretty and shiny. + +"Wow, look at the eggs!" Ben said. "Can we touch them?" + +Lily shook her head. She was polite and kind. She knew the eggs belonged to the birds and they should not disturb them. + +"No, we can't touch them. They are not ours. The birds will be sad and angry if we do. We should go down now," she said. + +Ben nodded. He understood and agreed. He followed Lily down the ladder. They were happy and proud that they had climbed so high. + +But they did not see the mother bird flying back to the nest. She saw the children and the ladder. She was scared and angry. She squawked loudly and dived at them. + +"Watch out!" Lily shouted. "The bird is coming!" + +They ran away from the ladder and the bird. They reached the safety of the garden. They hugged each other and laughed. + +"That was fun and scary!" Ben said. + +"Yes, it was. But we should not do it again. We should leave the birds and the eggs alone," Lily said. + +They nodded. They had learned a lesson and had a story to tell. They went back to playing in the garden. +Mia likes to peek at the birds in the garden. She has a big window in her room, and she can see many birds flying and singing. She likes the red birds, the blue birds, and the yellow birds. But her favorite bird is the black and white one. It has a long tail and a funny crest. It is very persistent. It always tries to get the seeds from the feeder, even when the other birds chase it away. + +One day, Mia decides to go outside and see the birds up close. She puts on her shoes and her coat, and she takes a handful of seeds. She walks quietly to the garden, and she looks for the black and white bird. She sees it on a branch, near the feeder. She smiles and says, "Hello, bird. Do you want some seeds?" + +The bird hears Mia and turns its head. It sees Mia and the seeds in her hand. It is curious and hungry. It hops down from the branch and flies to Mia. It lands on her shoulder and pecks at the seeds. Mia giggles and says, "You are a friendly bird. What is your name?" + +The bird does not answer. It only makes a loud noise, like a whistle. Mia thinks it is trying to say something. She tries to copy the noise, and the bird copies her back. They make noises to each other, and they have fun. Mia and the bird become friends. She calls it Whistle, and it calls her Mia. They share the seeds and play in the garden. Mia is happy, and so is the bird. They are both persistent, and they both like to peek. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to be knights and fight a dragon. They used sticks for swords and a big pillow for a shield. They ran around the yard, looking for the dragon. + +They found it under a tree. It was a big, green dragon with yellow eyes and sharp teeth. It was sleeping and making a loud noise. Tim and Sam were not afraid. They shouted, "Wake up, dragon! We are here to fight you!" + +The dragon opened one eye and saw the boys. It was not happy. It yawned and said, "Go away, little knights. I am tired and want to sleep. You are too noisy and annoying." + +Tim and Sam did not listen. They said, "No, dragon. You are mean and scary. You have to fight us or we will poke you with our swords." + +The dragon was angry. It got up and roared. It swung its tail and hit the pillow. The pillow flew away and hit Tim in the face. Tim fell down and cried. His nose was hurt. + +Sam saw his brother and ran to him. He said, "Are you okay, Tim? I'm sorry, the dragon was too strong." + +Tim said, "It's okay, Sam. It was just a game. But the dragon was not nice. It should say sorry." + +The dragon heard them and felt bad. It said, "I'm sorry, little knights. I did not mean to hurt you. I was just grumpy and sleepy. Can we be friends?" + +Tim and Sam looked at the dragon. They saw that it was not so mean and scary. They said, "Okay, dragon. We can be friends. But you have to be nice and quiet." + +The dragon nodded and smiled. It said, "Okay, I will be nice and quiet. And you can play with me sometimes. But now, can I go back to sleep?" + +Tim and Sam agreed. They said, "Yes, dragon. You can go back to sleep. We will play with you later. Good night, dragon." + +The dragon said, "Good night, little knights." It lay down and closed its eyes. Tim and Sam hugged each other and went back to the house. They were happy and tired. They had a fun adventure with the dragon. +Anna and Ben wanted to decorate the big tree in the yard. They had many shiny things to hang on the branches. They had red balls, yellow stars, green ribbons and silver bells. They also had a long string of lights that could make the tree glow in the dark. + +They worked hard to make the tree look pretty. They climbed on a ladder and reached for the high branches. They threw the ribbons and the balls over the tree. They made a row of stars on the top. They wrapped the string of lights around the tree. They were very happy with their work. + +But they forgot one thing. They forgot to plug in the string of lights. They did not know that the string of lights needed power to shine. They thought they would just turn on by themselves. They did not see the plug at the end of the string. + +When it was dark, they ran outside to see their tree. They expected to see a bright and beautiful tree. But they saw a dark and dull tree. They did not understand why their tree did not glow. They felt sad and confused. + +Then they heard a voice from the window. It was their mom. She saw their tree and their faces. She knew what was wrong. She smiled and said, "You did a great job, kids. But you need to plug in the lights. Come here, I'll show you how." + +She went outside and took the plug. She found an outlet on the wall. She plugged in the lights. And then, the tree lit up. It sparkled and twinkled in the dark. It was the most beautiful tree Anna and Ben had ever seen. They clapped and cheered. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They learned something new. And they enjoyed their tree. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the attic. It was a big and dusty place with many old things. They found boxes, books, toys, and clothes. Sometimes they pretended to be pirates, or knights, or explorers. + +One day, it was very cold outside. The wind blew hard and the snow fell fast. Tom and Lily could not go out to play. They felt bored and sad. They wanted to have fun. + +They decided to build something in the attic. They looked for things they could use. They found some wood, some nails, some rope, and some blankets. They also found some candles and some matches. + +They worked hard and made a fort. They used the wood and the nails to make the walls. They used the rope and the blankets to make the roof. They used the candles and the matches to make some light. They made a door and a window. They were very proud of their fort. + +They crawled inside and felt cozy and warm. They read some books, played some games, and told some stories. They forgot about the cold and the snow. They had fun in their fort. They were happy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Sam is scared. + +"Come on, Sam, it is fun!" Lily says. "You can try it with me." + +Sam shakes his head. "No, Lily, it is too high. I am not strong enough." + +Lily smiles. "You are strong, Sam. You have muscles. Look!" She shows him her arms and legs. "See? These are muscles. They help you do things. You have them too." + +Sam looks at his arms and legs. He sees some bumps. "Are these muscles?" he asks. + +"Yes, they are!" Lily says. "And you can make them stronger by trying new things. Like the slide. Come on, I will help you." + +Lily takes Sam's hand and leads him to the slide. They climb the steps together. Sam feels nervous, but Lily holds his hand. They reach the top of the slide. + +"Ready, Sam?" Lily asks. + +Sam nods. He tries to be brave. He and Lily sit on the slide. They push off and go down. Sam feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He hears Lily laugh. He laughs too. He feels happy. + +They reach the bottom of the slide. They stand up and hug. "That was fun!" Sam says. + +"See? You did it, Sam! You are strong!" Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. And you are strong too!" Sam says. + +They smile and run to the slide again. They try it many times. They have fun. They are strong. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and books. But their favorite toy is a rocket. The rocket can zip in the air. It can go to space. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to play with the rocket. They go to the backyard. They find a good spot to launch the rocket. They put the rocket on the ground. They press a button. The rocket makes a loud noise. It zips up in the air. Sara and Ben clap their hands. They watch the rocket fly. + +"Wow, look at the rocket!" Sara says. "It is so fast and high!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "Maybe it will go to space!" + +They wait for the rocket to come back. But the rocket does not come back. It goes higher and higher. It becomes a small dot in the sky. Then it disappears. + +"Where did the rocket go?" Sara asks. "Did it go to space?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it did. Maybe it will see the stars and the moon." + +Sara and Ben feel sad. They miss their rocket. They want it back. + +"Maybe the rocket will come back," Sara says. "Maybe it will miss us too." + +"Maybe," Ben says. "But I think the rocket is too weak to come back. It used all its power to zip to space. It has no power left to zip back." + +Sara and Ben hug each other. They hope the rocket is happy in space. They hope the rocket will find a new friend. They hope the rocket will remember them. They go back to the house. They play with their other toys. But they always look at the sky. They always wonder about the rocket. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trains, and blocks that he could make into different shapes. He also had a teddy bear that he loved very much. He always gave his teddy a hug before he went to sleep. + +One day, Tom was playing with his toys in his room when he heard his mom call him for lunch. He was very hungry, so he got up and ran to the kitchen. He saw a plate of sandwiches and a glass of milk on the table. He sat down and started to eat. + +But he forgot something. He forgot his teddy. He left his teddy in his room, all alone. He suddenly felt sad and wanted his teddy. He stopped eating and said to his mom, "I want my teddy. I need my teddy. Give me my teddy!" + +His mom looked at him and said, "Tom, you can't demand things like that. You have to ask nicely. And you have to finish your lunch first. Then you can go get your teddy and give him a hug." + +Tom did not like what his mom said. He did not want to wait. He wanted his teddy now. He started to cry and scream. He threw his sandwich on the floor and knocked over his milk. He made a big mess. + +His mom was not happy. She said, "Tom, that is not how you behave. You have to calm down and say sorry. You have to clean up the mess and eat your lunch. Then you can go get your teddy and give him a hug." + +Tom realized he was wrong. He felt sorry for his mom and for his teddy. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was hungry and I missed my teddy. Can I please go get my teddy and give him a hug?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But first, let's clean up the mess and eat your lunch. Then you can go get your teddy and give him a hug." + +Tom nodded and said, "OK, mom. Thank you, mom. I love you, mom." + +He helped his mom clean up the mess and ate his lunch. Then he ran to his room and got his teddy. He gave his teddy a big hug and said, "I love you, teddy. I'm sorry I left you. You are my best friend." + +He brought his teddy to the kitchen and showed him to his mom. His mom gave him and his teddy a hug and said, "I love you, Tom. You are my best boy. And I love your teddy, too. He is very cute." + +Tom was happy. He had his mom and his teddy. He had his lunch and his milk. He had everything he needed. He gave his mom and his teddy another hug and said, "This is the best day ever." +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around for Tom, but she could not see him. + +"Where are you, Tom?" she called out. "I will find you!" + +She ran to the slide, but Tom was not there. She ran to the swings, but Tom was not there. She ran to the sandbox, but Tom was not there. She started to feel sad. She wanted to play with Tom. + +She remembered that Tom liked to hide under things. She looked under the bench, but Tom was not there. She looked under the tree, but Tom was not there. She looked under the bridge, but Tom was not there. She felt more sad. She wondered if Tom had left the park. + +She saw a big rock near the pond. She thought maybe Tom was hiding under the rock. She walked to the rock and bent down. She saw a pair of shoes sticking out from under the rock. She smiled. She had found Tom! + +She pulled on the shoes and Tom came out. He was laughing. He had a hard time hiding under the rock. He was happy that Lily found him. + +"Hi, Lily!" he said. "You are a good seeker!" + +"Hi, Tom!" she said. "You are a good hider!" + +They hugged and then decided to play again. They took turns being the seeker and the hider. They had a lot of fun in the park. They did not want to leave. They remembered to say thank you to the park for letting them play. +Tom was a shy boy who liked to play with his top. He had a red top that spun very fast and made a nice sound. He took his top everywhere he went and did not like to share it with anyone. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw some other kids playing with tops. They had different colors and shapes of tops and they looked like they were having fun. Tom wanted to join them, but he was too shy to ask. He just watched them from a distance and wished he had a friend. + +Then he saw a big boy with a blue top that was bigger and shinier than his. Tom felt a strong want for that top. He walked up to the big boy and said, "Give me your top. I want it." He did not say please or hello. He just made a demand. + +The big boy was surprised and angry. He said, "No, this is my top. Go away." He did not like Tom's rude words. He pushed Tom away and spun his top harder. Tom fell down and hurt his knee. He started to cry. + +His mom heard him and ran to him. She saw what happened and was not happy. She said, "Tom, why did you do that? You can't just take other people's things. You have to be polite and ask nicely. And you have to share your own things too. That's how you make friends." She took his red top and gave it to the big boy. She said, "I'm sorry for what he did. Here, you can have his top as a sorry gift." She picked up Tom and took him home. Tom had no top and no friend. He felt very sad and sorry. He learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. But there was a man sitting on the slide. He looked angry and dirty. + +"Go away, kids. This is my slide. You can't play here," the man said. + +"But we want to slide. Please, mister, let us slide," Lily said. + +"No, no, no. I need this slide. I have something hidden under it. Something very important. Something shiny and round. It is money. And it is mine," the man said. + +Lily and Tom were curious. They wanted to see the money. They thought maybe they could share it with the man. They waited until the man went to the bathroom. Then they crawled under the slide. They saw a big hole. And in the hole, they saw a lot of money. Coins and bills and even a gold watch. + +"Wow, look at all this money. It is so pretty. Let's take some and buy candy and toys," Tom said. + +"No, Tom, we can't do that. That is stealing. The money belongs to the man. Maybe he needs it for something. Maybe he is poor and hungry. We should leave it alone," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He grabbed a handful of money and put it in his pocket. He also took the gold watch. He was very greedy. He wanted to have everything. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go. We have to hurry before the man comes back," Tom said. + +But it was too late. The man came back. He saw Lily and Tom under the slide. He saw the money in Tom's pocket. He saw the gold watch on Tom's wrist. He was very angry. He yelled and chased them. + +"Hey, you little thieves. Give me back my money. Give me back my watch. Or I will call the police. Or I will hurt you," the man said. + +Lily and Tom were very scared. They ran as fast as they could. They ran out of the park. They ran to their home. They ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help us. There is a bad man after us. He wants to take our money and our watch. He wants to hurt us," Tom said. + +"What money? What watch? What are you talking about?" mom said. + +She looked at Tom's pocket. She looked at Tom's wrist. She saw the money and the watch. She was very shocked. She was very angry. + +"Tom, where did you get this money and this watch? Did you steal them? Did you take them from someone else?" mom said. + +Tom did not answer. He looked down. He felt ashamed. He knew he did something wrong. + +Lily told mom the truth. She told her about the man and the slide and the hole and the money and the watch. She told her that she did not take anything. She told her that she tried to stop Tom. She told her that she was sorry. + +Mom hugged Lily. She was proud of Lily. She said Lily was a good girl. She said Lily was honest and kind. + +But mom was not happy with Tom. She said Tom was a bad boy. She said Tom was greedy and dishonest. She said Tom had to give back the money and the watch. She said Tom had to say sorry to the man. She said Tom had to learn a lesson. + +Mom took Lily and Tom back to the park. She found the man. She gave him back the money and the watch. She made Tom say sorry to the man. She made Tom promise to never steal again. + +The man was surprised. He was grateful. He said thank you to mom. He said thank you to Lily. He said it was okay to Tom. He said he was sorry for being rude. He said he was saving the money for a new home. He said he was homeless and lonely. He said he wanted to change his life. + +Mom felt sorry for the man. She said she understood. She said she wanted to help. She gave him some more money. She gave him a sandwich. She gave him a smile. She said she hoped he would find a new home. She said she hoped he would be happy. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for the man too. They said they were sorry again. They said they hoped he would be happy too. They said they wanted to be his friends. + +The man smiled. He said he was happy. He said he had new friends. He said he had new hope. + +Lily, Tom, mom and the man hugged. They were happy. They learned a lesson. They learned to be honest, kind and generous. They learned to share and care. They learned to say please and thank you. They learned to be happy. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Sam has a big truck and Lily has a doll. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Lily sees a new toy on the shelf. It is a rubber duck. It is yellow and has a red beak. Lily likes the duck. She wants to play with it. + +She asks Sam, "Can I have the duck, please?" + +Sam looks at the duck. He likes it too. He says, "No, I want the duck. It is mine." + +Lily feels sad. She says, "But you have the truck. I have the doll. Can we trade?" + +Sam shakes his head. He says, "No, I want the truck and the duck. They are both mine." + +Lily starts to cry. She says, "That is not fair. You are mean." + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the living room. She sees Sam and Lily. She asks, "What is wrong, children?" + +Lily tells Mom, "Sam won't let me play with the duck. He says it is his. But it is new. We never played with it before." + +Mom looks at Sam. She says, "Sam, is that true? Did you request the duck from me or Dad?" + +Sam lowers his head. He says, "No, Mom. I just saw it on the shelf. I thought it was mine." + +Mom says, "Well, it is not yours. It is a gift for your cousin Max. He is coming to visit us tomorrow. He likes ducks. He has a mild allergy to fur. That is why I bought him a rubber duck. You can't play with it. You have to give it to Lily." + +Sam feels sorry. He says, "Oh, I didn't know that, Mom. I'm sorry, Lily. Here, you can have the duck. I'll play with the truck." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, Sam. You are nice. Do you want to play with the doll?" + +Sam nods. He says, "Yes, please. I like the doll. She has a pretty dress." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "That's good, children. I'm proud of you. You are sharing and caring. Now, let's go to the kitchen. I have some cookies for you." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they go to Lily's house after school. Lily's mom says they can have a snack and play in Lily's room. + +Lily and Ben go to Lily's room. They see a lot of toys and crayons and papers on the floor. Lily's room is messy. Lily says, "Let's play with the dolls and the cars. We can make a story with them." Ben says, "OK, that sounds fun." + +They take the dolls and the cars and put them on the bed. They make a story about a princess and a driver who go on a trip. They have fun and laugh. They forget about the time. + +Lily's mom comes to Lily's room. She sees the mess on the floor. She sees a note on the door. The note says, "Do not come in. We are playing." Lily's mom is not happy. She says, "Lily, Ben, what is this? You made a big mess in your room. And you wrote a note to keep me out. That is not nice." + +Lily and Ben stop playing. They look at Lily's mom. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We forgot to clean up. We wrote the note because we did not want to stop playing. We did not mean to be rude." + +Lily's mom says, "I understand you like to play, but you have to be responsible. You have to tidy up your room and respect your things. And you have to be polite to me and to Ben's mom. She will come to pick him up soon. Now, please, put away your toys and crayons and papers. And say sorry to each other and to me." + +Lily and Ben say, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, Ben. We are sorry, Lily." They hug each other and Lily's mom. They start to clean up the mess. They learn to be more careful and respectful. They are still friends. +Sara and Ben were playing hide and seek on the farm. Sara was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Sara counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She saw a big pile of hay near the barn. She thought Ben might be hiding there. + +She ran to the hay and shouted, "I found you, Ben!" She pulled the hay away and saw a bright red thing. It was not Ben. It was a tractor. The tractor was very loud and scary. Sara screamed and let go of the hay. + +The hay fell back on the tractor and made it angry. The tractor started to move and chase Sara. Sara ran away as fast as she could, but the tractor was faster. The tractor caught up with Sara and ran over her. Sara was very hurt and sad. + +Ben heard Sara scream and came out of his hiding spot. He saw the tractor and Sara on the ground. He was very scared and sad. He ran to Sara and tried to help her, but it was too late. Sara was gone. + +The end. +Lily liked to help her mom bake dinner. She put on her apron and climbed on a stool. She wanted to make a cake for dessert. + +"Mom, can I crack the eggs?" she asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We need to mix the flour and the sugar first," her mom said. + +Lily waited for a minute, then asked again. "Mom, can I crack the eggs now?" + +"No, honey. We need to add the butter and the milk next," her mom said. + +Lily was persistent. She asked again and again. "Mom, can I crack the eggs? Mom, can I crack the eggs? Mom, can I crack the eggs?" + +Her mom smiled and gave her a hug. "Okay, okay. You can crack the eggs. But be careful, don't make a mess." + +Lily was happy. She took an egg and tapped it on the bowl. She pulled it apart and watched the yolk and the white fall into the batter. She did the same with another egg. + +"Good job, Lily. You are a great helper," her mom said. + +"Thank you, mom. I love to bake with you," Lily said. + +They stirred the batter and poured it into a pan. They put it in the oven and set the timer. + +"Now we can make the salad and the chicken for dinner," her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She was proud of her cake. She hoped it would be yummy. She wondered if she could put some frosting and sprinkles on it later. She loved to bake dinner with her mom. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they meet a new girl. Her name is Mia. She has a big napkin with her. + +"Hi, I am Mia. Do you want to play with me?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, we can play. What is your napkin for?" Sara says. + +"It is for my picnic. I have sandwiches and juice and cookies. Do you want some?" Mia says. + +"Yes, please. That sounds yummy. Thank you for sharing." Ben says. + +They sit on the grass and eat the picnic. Mia is very nice. She tells them stories and jokes. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, a loud boy comes. He is rude. He grabs Mia's napkin and runs away. + +"Hey, give that back! That is mine!" Mia shouts. + +"Ha ha, too bad. Finders keepers!" the loud boy says. + +Sara and Ben are angry. They chase the loud boy. They catch him and take the napkin back. + +"Leave us alone. You are mean. You should not take things that are not yours." Sara says. + +"Yeah, you should say sorry. And learn to share." Ben says. + +The loud boy feels ashamed. He knows he was wrong. He gives the napkin back to Mia. + +"I am sorry. I was selfish. Can you forgive me?" the loud boy says. + +Mia is kind. She smiles and nods. + +"It is okay. I forgive you. But next time, ask nicely. Maybe we can be friends." Mia says. + +The loud boy is surprised. He feels happy. He says thank you and joins them for the picnic. + +Sara and Ben are proud. They are good friends. They learned a lesson. Sharing is caring. And kindness is better than rudeness. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red ball on the grass. They want to play with it. + +"Look, a ball!" Tim says. + +"Let's go get it!" Sam says. + +They run to the ball. But a big boy is there. He is holding the ball. He is not nice. + +"Hey, this is my ball!" the big boy says. "Go away!" + +Tim and Sam are sad. They want to play with the ball. They have an idea. + +"OK, we will go away," Tim says. "But can we see your cross?" + +The big boy has a cross on his neck. It is shiny and gold. He is proud of it. + +"My cross? Why do you want to see it?" the big boy says. + +"We think it is pretty," Sam says. "Can we touch it?" + +The big boy thinks. He likes to show off his cross. He nods. + +"OK, but be careful. It is very high," he says. He lowers his head. + +Tim and Sam pretend to look at the cross. But they are not really looking. They are waiting. + +When the big boy is not looking, Tim grabs the ball. He runs away with it. Sam follows him. + +"Hey, stop! You stole my ball!" the big boy shouts. He tries to chase them. But he is too slow. + +Tim and Sam laugh. They have the ball. They play with it. They are happy. They are not nice. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a bicycle in the park. It is big and red. It has two wheels and a bell. + +"Can we ride it?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is someone's bicycle," Tom says. + +They look around. They do not see anyone. They want to try the bicycle. + +"Let's take turns. You go first," Tom says. + +Lily nods. She gets on the bicycle. She pushes the pedals. The bicycle moves. It goes fast. Lily feels happy. She rings the bell. + +"Look at me, Tom! I can ride the bicycle!" she shouts. + +Tom claps. He is proud of Lily. He waits for his turn. + +Lily rides the bicycle around the park. She sees a big hill. She wants to go up the hill. She pedals harder. The bicycle goes faster. She reaches the top of the hill. She sees the sky. It is blue and bright. She sees the birds. They fly in the air. They sing. + +"I want to fly like the birds!" Lily says. + +She lets go of the pedals. She lifts her arms. She pretends to fly. The bicycle goes down the hill. It goes very fast. Lily feels scared. She screams. + +"Tom, help me! I can't stop the bicycle!" she cries. + +Tom hears Lily. He runs after her. He tries to catch the bicycle. He is too slow. The bicycle goes faster and faster. It leaves the park. It goes on the road. There are cars and trucks. They honk and beep. Lily is in danger. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Tom shouts. + +Lily sees a big tree. She steers the bicycle towards the tree. She hopes to stop the bicycle. She closes her eyes. She braces for the crash. + +But the bicycle does not crash. It jumps over the tree. It flies in the air. It goes higher and higher. Lily opens her eyes. She cannot believe it. The bicycle is flying. She is flying. + +"Wow, wow, wow!" Lily says. + +She looks down. She sees Tom. He is far away. He looks small. He waves at her. He smiles. + +"Lily, you are flying! You are amazing!" he says. + +Lily smiles back. She rings the bell. She is happy. She is flying. +Tim and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hat on a bench. It was red and blue and had a feather on it. + +"Wow, look at that hat!" Tim said. "It is so pretty. I want to try it on." + +Lily shook her head. "No, Tim. That is not our hat. It belongs to someone else. We should not touch it." + +But Tim did not listen. He ran to the bench and grabbed the hat. He put it on his head and laughed. "Look at me, Lily! I am a pirate!" + +Lily was scared. She did not trust Tim. She thought he was doing something bad. She followed him and tried to take the hat off. "Tim, please. Give the hat back. Someone will be angry." + +But Tim did not listen. He pushed Lily away and ran to the slide. He slid down and waved the hat. "Yay, this is fun!" + +Lily was sad. She did not like Tim anymore. She went to sit on a swing and waited for him to come back. + +But he did not come back. A big man came to the park. He was looking for his hat. He saw Tim with it and got very angry. He shouted at Tim and grabbed the hat. He was harsh. He slapped Tim on the face and made him cry. + +Lily heard Tim cry and ran to him. She tried to help him and say sorry. But Tim was hurt and mad. He blamed Lily for everything. He said it was her fault. He said he hated her. + +Lily was shocked. She did not understand. She thought they were friends. She thought Tim would trust her. But he did not. He pushed her away and ran to his mom. He left Lily alone in the park. + +Lily was heartbroken. She cried and cried. She wished she never saw the hat. She wished Tim never took it. She wished they could be friends again. But they could not. The hat had ruined everything. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big field behind their house where they could run and jump and roll. One day, they saw a big truck with a trailer parked near the field. They were curious and went to look. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said, pointing to the trailer. "It has a lot of animals inside. I see a horse, a cow, a sheep and a pig." + +"Can we pet them?" Lily asked, admiring the animals. "They look so soft and cute." + +"I don't know," Ben said, looking around. "Maybe we should ask someone first. Maybe they belong to the farmer who owns the field." + +They saw a man in a hat and boots walking towards them. He had a friendly smile and a whistle in his mouth. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "Do you like my animals? I'm taking them to the fair. They are going to compete in a show." + +"What kind of show?" Ben asked. + +"A show where they have to do tricks and tasks. Like jumping over fences, pulling carts, finding things and making noises. They are very smart and tough animals. They have been training for a long time." + +"Can we watch them?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. The fair is not far from here. You can come with me if you want. But you have to ask your parents first. And you have to be careful and listen to me. The animals are friendly, but they can also be strong and fast." + +Ben and Lily ran back to their house and asked their mom if they could go to the fair with the man and his animals. Their mom said yes, but they had to be back before dark. They grabbed their jackets and hats and followed the man to his truck. They climbed on the trailer and sat next to the animals. They were so excited to see the show. They wondered what tricks and tasks the animals would do. They hoped they would win. They felt like they had made some new friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were space heroes. Tom had a toy laser that made bright lights and noises. Lily wanted to play with it too. + +"Can I borrow your laser, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"No, it is mine. You have your own toy," Tom said. + +"But your laser is more fun. Please, Tom, let me borrow it for a little bit," Lily said. + +Tom did not want to share. He held his laser tight and ran away. Lily ran after him. They did not see the big rock in their way. Tom tripped over the rock and fell down. His laser flew out of his hand and landed on the grass. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He had a terrible scrape on his knee. It was bleeding and hurting. + +Lily stopped running. She saw Tom on the ground and his laser on the grass. She felt sorry for Tom. She ran to him and helped him get up. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"No, I am not okay. My knee hurts and my laser is broken," Tom said. He looked at his laser and saw that it was cracked and did not make any lights or noises. + +"I am sorry, Tom. I did not mean to make you fall. Can I do something to make you feel better?" Lily asked. + +Tom was still angry and sad. He did not want to talk to Lily. He wanted his laser back. + +"No, you can't. You broke my laser. It was my favorite toy. Now I have nothing to play with," Tom said. + +Lily felt bad. She wanted to be Tom's friend. She had an idea. She ran to her backpack and took out her own toy. It was a stuffed bear that she loved very much. + +"Here, Tom. You can borrow my bear. He is very soft and cuddly. He will make you feel better," Lily said. She gave her bear to Tom. + +Tom looked at the bear. He was surprised. He knew that Lily loved her bear. He did not expect her to share it with him. + +"Thank you, Lily. That is very nice of you. Can I really borrow your bear?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, you can. He is your friend too. And maybe we can fix your laser later. Or we can play with something else. We can still be space heroes," Lily said. + +Tom smiled. He felt a little better. He hugged the bear and then hugged Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I am sorry I did not share my laser with you. You can borrow it anytime you want," Tom said. + +Lily smiled too. She was happy that Tom was not mad at her anymore. They sat on the grass and talked and played. They forgot about the rock and the laser and the scrape. They had fun together. They were space heroes. +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. Lily wanted to make soup, so she opened the faucet and filled a pot with water. Max wanted to make cake, so he opened the cabinet and took out a box of flour. + +"Stop, Lily!" Max said. "You are using too much water. We need some for the cake." + +"No, Max!" Lily said. "You are using too much flour. We need some for the soup." + +They started to argue and pull the pot and the box from each other. The water and the flour spilled on the floor and made a big mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the water and the flour and the angry faces of Lily and Max. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They knew they did something bad. They wanted to say sorry, but they were afraid of getting in trouble. + +Mom waited for an answer. She looked at them with a serious face. + +"Who wants to be honest and tell me the truth?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They wanted to be honest and make Mom happy. They raised their hands and said together: + +"We do, Mom. We do." +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Ben said. + +"My doll is pretty, she has a dress and a hat!" Sara said. + +They were happy until Ben saw Sara's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll, I want to play with it!" Ben said. + +"No, it's mine, you have your car!" Sara said. + +They started to fight and pull the doll. Sara was angry and Ben was greedy. + +"Let go, let go, it's mine!" they both said. + +Suddenly, the doll slipped from their hands and flew across the room. It hit the window and broke it. The doll fell outside and vanished. + +They both stopped and looked at the window. They saw the broken glass and the empty space where the doll was. They were shocked and scared. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" they both cried. + +Mommy came running and saw the mess. She was upset and worried. + +"What happened here? Where is your doll, Sara?" Mommy asked. + +"It vanished, mommy, it vanished!" Sara said. + +She pointed at the window and sobbed. Ben also pointed and sobbed. + +"We were fighting and the doll flew away and vanished!" Ben said. + +Mommy hugged them and tried to calm them down. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, your doll is gone. And I'm sorry, Ben, you were wrong to take it. You both need to learn to share and be careful with your toys. And you also need to help me clean this up." Mommy said. + +Sara and Ben nodded and said sorry. They felt miserable and ashamed. They wished they had not fought and lost the doll. They learned a lesson and hugged each other. They hoped to find another doll someday. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big bowl, a spoon, some flour, some water and some salt. They wanted to make a cake. + +"Let's mix everything together," said Lily. She poured some water into the bowl and added some flour and salt. She stirred with the spoon. "Look, it's getting thick and sticky." + +Tom nodded. He saw a shiny thing on the counter. It was an iron. He did not know what it was for, but he thought it looked fun. He grabbed it and brought it to the bowl. "Let's put this in too," he said. He dropped the iron into the bowl. + +Lily gasped. She heard a loud splash and saw the iron sink into the mix. She saw some sparks and smoke come out of the iron. She smelled something bad. She felt scared. "No, Tom, that's not good. That's not food. That's an iron. It's hot and hard and it makes things flat. It's not for mixing. It's for Mommy's clothes." + +Tom looked at the iron. He saw that it was not fun. It was dangerous. He felt sorry. He had made a big mess and ruined the cake. He felt sad. He started to cry. "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know. I wanted to help. I wanted to make a cake." + +Lily saw that Tom was sad. She felt sorry too. She hugged him. "It's okay, Tom. You didn't mean it. We can try again. We can make a new cake. But first, we have to tell Mommy. She will help us clean up and fix the iron. She will not be mad. She will love us." + +They held hands and walked to the living room. They saw Mommy sitting on the couch. They told her what happened. Mommy smiled and hugged them. She was not mad. She loved them. She said they were very brave and honest. She said they could make a new cake together. She said they had to be careful with the iron and other things in the kitchen. She said they had to ask her before they used anything. She said they had to learn and have fun. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They felt happy. They went back to the kitchen with Mommy. They made a new cake. They mixed everything together. They did not use the iron. They used the oven. They waited for the cake to bake. They smelled something good. They ate the cake. It was yummy. They smiled. They had learned and had fun. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide. Lily wanted to go first. She was bossy. She said, "I am the leader. You have to wait for me." + +Tom did not like that. He wanted to go too. He said, "No, you are not the leader. We can take turns." But Lily did not listen. She ran to the slide. She pushed Tom away. She climbed up the ladder. + +Tom was sad and angry. He ran after Lily. He wanted to stop her. He grabbed her leg. He pulled her down. They both fell off the ladder. They hit the ground. They hurt themselves. They cried. + +A lady came to help them. She was the park keeper. She saw what happened. She was not happy. She said, "You are naughty. You should not be bossy or pushy. You should share and be kind. Now you have to go home. You cannot play here anymore." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They learned their lesson. They said, "We are sorry. We will be good friends. We will not be bossy or pushy again." But it was too late. They had to leave the park. They missed the slide. They had a bad day. + +The moral of the story is: Be nice to your friends. Do not be bossy or pushy. Share and take turns. Or you will lose your fun. +Tom and Mia are friends who like to play soccer. They are on the same team and wear blue shirts. They practice every week with their coach, who teaches them how to kick, pass and score. + +One day, they have a big game against another team that wears red shirts. Tom and Mia are very excited and want to win. They get ready and go to the field with their coach and the other players. + +But when they get there, they see that the field is wet and muddy. The rain has delayed the game. The coach says they have to wait until the field is dry. Tom and Mia are sad and bored. They don't want to wait. They want to play. + +"Can we play somewhere else?" Tom asks the coach. + +"No, this is the only field we have. We have to be patient and hope the sun comes out soon." The coach says. + +Tom and Mia sigh. They look around and see a big tree near the field. The tree has many branches and leaves. It looks unique and fun. + +"Hey, Mia, do you want to climb the tree?" Tom says. + +"Sure, that sounds like fun. Maybe we can see the whole field from up there." Mia says. + +They run to the tree and start to climb. They are careful and help each other. They reach the top and see the field and the other players. They also see a rainbow in the sky. + +"Wow, look at that. It's so pretty." Mia says. + +"Yeah, it is. Maybe it means the rain is over and we can play soon." Tom says. + +They smile and wave to their coach and the other players. They are happy and proud. They are not just soccer players, they are also tree climbers. They have found a unique way to have fun while they wait for the game. +Lily liked to collect things. She had a box full of shiny stones, feathers, and shells. One day, she saw a big owl in the tree near her house. She wanted to collect its feathers. She thought they would look nice in her box. + +She asked her mom if she could go outside and play. Her mom said yes, but told her to be careful and not go too far. Lily said okay, but she did not listen. She ran to the tree with the owl and climbed up. She wanted to get closer to the owl. + +The owl did not like Lily. It did not want her to touch its feathers. It was a bad owl. It had sharp claws and a big beak. It saw Lily coming and got angry. It made a loud noise and flew at her. It scratched her face and bit her hand. Lily screamed and fell from the tree. + +Her mom heard her scream and ran to help her. She saw the owl flying away and Lily on the ground. She was bleeding and crying. She picked her up and hugged her. She took her to the doctor. The doctor said Lily was lucky. The owl could have hurt her more. He gave her some medicine and a bandage. + +Lily learned her lesson. She did not collect things from bad owls anymore. She only collected things that were safe and nice. She still liked her box, but she wished she had listened to her mom. She was sorry and sad. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy planes in the garden. They liked to make them soar in the air and pretend they were pilots. They had a long runway made of sticks and stones, and a big tree that was their airport. + +One day, a big dog came into the garden. It saw the toy planes and wanted to play with them too. It ran towards the runway and grabbed one of the planes in its mouth. It shook it and tore it apart. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Tom shouted. He ran after the dog and tried to get his plane back. But the dog was too fast and strong. It ran away with the plane and jumped over the fence. + +Lily saw what happened and felt sorry for Tom. She had an idea. She took her plane and flew it over the fence. She made it soar high and low, and made noises like a jet engine. The dog saw the plane and dropped Tom's plane. It chased Lily's plane instead. + +"Quick, Tom, get your plane!" Lily said. She flew her plane over the fence again and landed it next to Tom. Tom picked up his plane and hugged it. It was broken, but he was happy to have it back. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are very brave and smart," Tom said. "You helped me escape from the dog." + +"You're welcome, Tom, you are my friend," Lily said. "And you have a very nice plane." + +They smiled and hugged each other. Then they went back to their runway and played with their planes again. They made them soar in the air and pretend they were pilots. They had a lot of fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big pine tree with many green needles. Ben wanted to climb the tree, but Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, it will be fun!" Ben said. He pushed a branch and made a way for himself. He climbed up and up until he reached the top. + +"No, Ben, it is too high!" Lily said. She stayed on the ground and looked up. She saw Ben sitting on a branch. He waved at her and smiled. + +"Look, Lily, I can see the whole park from here!" Ben said. He saw the swings, the slide, the sandbox and the fountain. He also saw a bald man walking his dog. The dog was big and fluffy. + +"Be careful, Ben, don't fall!" Lily said. She was worried about Ben. She heard the dog barking and saw the bald man coming closer. The bald man looked at the tree and frowned. + +"Hey, kid, get down from there!" the bald man shouted. He did not like Ben climbing his pine tree. He thought Ben might break the branches or hurt the needles. + +"Who are you?" Ben asked. He did not want to get down. He liked the view from the tree. + +"I am the park keeper, and this is my tree!" the bald man said. He pushed the trunk and shook the tree. He wanted Ben to fall. + +"Stop, stop, you are scaring me!" Ben said. He felt the tree moving and swaying. He held on to the branch and cried. + +"Lily, help me!" Ben said. He looked at Lily and hoped she would save him. + +Lily ran to the bald man and pushed him. She was brave and strong. She wanted the bald man to leave Ben alone. + +"Leave Ben alone, he is my friend!" Lily said. She pushed the bald man again and again until he stumbled and fell. + +The dog ran to the bald man and licked his face. The dog was friendly and playful. He did not care about the tree. + +"Good dog, good dog!" Lily said. She petted the dog and smiled. + +Ben saw Lily and the dog. He felt better and climbed down. He hugged Lily and thanked her. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are my hero!" Ben said. He was happy and proud of Lily. + +"You are welcome, Ben, you are my friend!" Lily said. She was happy and proud of herself. + +They left the bald man and the dog. They went to the swings and had more fun. They did not climb the pine tree again. +Lily and Max liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to zoom them on the floor and make loud noises. Sometimes they pretended they were in a race or a chase. + +One day, they saw a big billboard on the road. It had a picture of a new car that looked very cool and shiny. It had big wheels and a tough body. It said, "The best car for your adventure!" + +Lily and Max wanted that car very much. They asked their mom if they could have it. Their mom said, "No, that car is too expensive and too big for you. You have enough cars already." + +Lily and Max were sad and angry. They decided to make their own car like the one on the billboard. They took some cardboard boxes, some tape, some paint, and some scissors. They cut and glued and painted the boxes until they looked like a car. They put some of their toy cars inside as the engine and the seats. + +They were very proud of their car. They showed it to their mom and said, "Look, we made our own car like the one on the billboard. It is very cool and shiny and tough. Can we play with it outside?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "Wow, you did a great job. Yes, you can play with it outside, but be careful. Don't break it or lose it." + +Lily and Max took their car outside and zoomed it on the sidewalk. They had a lot of fun. They pretended they were on an adventure. They saw many things and met many people. + +But then, they had a problem. They came to a crossroad and they wanted to go different ways. Lily wanted to go left and Max wanted to go right. They argued and pulled their car. They pulled so hard that they separate their car into two pieces. They were shocked and sad. They broke their car. + +They looked at each other and said, "Sorry, we were silly. We should have shared our car and agreed on where to go. Can we fix it?" + +They hugged and said, "Yes, let's fix it. We can tape it back together and paint it again. It will be as good as new. We love our car and we love each other." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a shiny thing on the ground. It is a copper coin. + +"Look, Tom, a copper coin!" Lily says. "Let's collect it!" + +"OK, Lily, but we have to share it," Tom says. "It is fair to share." + +They pick up the coin and put it in their pocket. They look for more coins. They find two more. One is copper and one is silver. + +"Wow, Lily, we are rich!" Tom says. "We have three coins!" + +"Yes, Tom, we are rich!" Lily says. "But how do we share them?" + +They think for a while. Then they have an idea. + +"Lily, you can have the copper coin and the silver coin," Tom says. "Because you saw the first coin." + +"Tom, you can have the copper coin and the silver coin," Lily says. "Because you said we have to share." + +They look at each other and smile. They are happy. They are fair. They hug and go to buy ice cream with their coins. They share the ice cream too. They are good friends. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play near the lake. They see a fisherman with a big hat and a long stick. He puts a worm on the stick and throws it in the water. + +"Let's peek at him," Sara says. "Maybe he will catch a fish." + +They walk quietly behind a big rock. They watch the fisherman. He waits and waits. He looks bored. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Sara whispers. "There is a cute duck in the water. It is swimming to the worm." + +Ben sees the duck. It has yellow feathers and a orange beak. It looks hungry. It opens its mouth and bites the worm. + +"Quack, quack!" the duck says. It pulls the worm and the stick. + +"Hey, hey!" the fisherman says. He feels the pull. He thinks he has a fish. He pulls back hard. + +The duck flies out of the water. It still has the worm and the stick in its mouth. It flaps its wings and quacks loudly. + +The fisherman is surprised. He drops his hat. He says a bad word. + +Sara and Ben laugh. They think it is funny. They run away from the rock. They wave at the duck. + +"Bye, bye, cute duck!" they say. "Thank you for making us laugh." +Lily was a little girl who liked to climb. She climbed on chairs, on tables, on trees, on walls. She wanted to see everything and go everywhere. She was very independent and did not like to ask for help. + +One day, she saw a big building with many windows and stairs. She wondered what was inside. She decided to climb the building and find out. She put on her backpack and her hat and walked to the building. + +She climbed the stairs, one by one, until she reached the top. She looked around and saw many people in suits and ties. They had papers and books and phones. They looked busy and serious. Lily was curious and walked into a room. + +There was a man sitting at a desk. He had glasses and a beard. He was a lawyer. He worked with laws and rules and problems. He was talking on the phone. + +"Hello, Lily," he said, when he saw her. "Who are you and what are you doing here?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I am Lily and I like to climb. I climbed your building and I wanted to see what you do." + +The lawyer was surprised and amused. He put down the phone and said, "You are a very brave and adventurous girl, Lily. But you should not climb buildings without permission. It is dangerous and rude. You could get hurt or get in trouble." + +Lily felt sorry and said, "I am sorry, Mr. Lawyer. I did not know. I just wanted to learn and have fun. I will not do it again." + +The lawyer nodded and said, "That is good, Lily. I understand. You are very smart and independent, but you also need to be careful and respectful. There are other ways to learn and have fun, like reading books or playing games or asking questions." + +Lily agreed and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lawyer. You are very kind and wise. Can you show me some books or games or answer some questions?" + +The lawyer smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. I can do that. But first, let me call your parents and tell them where you are. They must be very worried about you." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Lawyer. Thank you for being my friend." + +The lawyer picked up the phone and said, "Hello, this is the lawyer. I have your daughter, Lily, with me. She climbed my building and came to my office. She is fine and safe, but she needs to go home. Can you come and get her?" +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the grass. One day, they see a cricket jumping on a leaf. Tim wants to catch it and put it in a jar. Sam wants to let it go. + +"Look, a cricket!" Tim says. He runs to the leaf and grabs the cricket. He puts it in his pocket. + +"No, Tim, don't do that!" Sam says. He runs after Tim and tries to take the cricket out of his pocket. "The cricket is sad. He wants to be free." + +Tim and Sam fight over the cricket. They pull and push each other. The cricket is scared. He tries to get out of Tim's pocket. + +Suddenly, Tim feels something tickle his tongue. He opens his mouth and spits out the cricket. He tastes something bitter and crunchy. He makes a face and says, "Yuck!" + +Sam sees the cricket on the ground. He picks it up and says, "Are you okay, cricket?" The cricket nods and hops away. Sam smiles and says, "Bye, cricket. Be happy." + +Tim is still spitting and rubbing his tongue. He says, "I don't like crickets. They taste bad." + +Sam says, "I told you, Tim. Crickets are not for catching. They are for watching." + +Tim says, "Sorry, Sam. Sorry, cricket. I won't do that again." + +Sam says, "It's okay, Tim. Let's go and find something else to play with. Something that doesn't taste bad." + +Tim says, "Okay, Sam. Let's go." They hold hands and walk away. +Sara liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga was when they moved their bodies in different ways and breathed slowly. Sara felt calm and happy when she did yoga. + +One day, Sara and her mom were doing yoga in the living room. They had a mat, a pillow, and a book with pictures of yoga poses. Sara was trying to copy her mom, who was bending like a bridge. + +Suddenly, Sara heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw her brother, Tom, running into the living room. Tom was holding an enormous toy truck. He was making vroom-vroom sounds and laughing. + +"Tom, stop!" Sara shouted. "You are going to destroy our yoga!" + +But Tom did not stop. He drove his truck over the mat, the pillow, and the book. He knocked them over and made a big mess. Sara and her mom had to jump out of the way. + +"Tom, that's not nice!" Sara's mom said. "You need to share the space and respect our things. Apologize to Sara and help us clean up." + +Tom pouted. He did not like to share or apologize. He liked to play with his truck and make noise. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," he said in a small voice. "I didn't mean to ruin your yoga. Can I play with you?" + +Sara looked at her brother. She was still angry, but she also felt sorry for him. She knew he was bored and wanted to have fun. + +"Okay, Tom," she said. "But you have to be gentle and quiet. And you have to try some yoga with us. It's good for you." + +Tom nodded. He put his truck aside and joined Sara and her mom on the mat. They showed him how to do some simple poses, like a cat, a dog, and a tree. Tom felt silly at first, but then he started to enjoy it. He felt his muscles stretch and his breath slow down. + +Sara smiled. She was glad that her brother was playing with her. She hoped he would learn to be more careful and kind. She decided to let him borrow her pillow for a while. She thought that maybe yoga could help them get along better. +Sara and Ben were happy to see their new house. They helped Mom and Dad bring some boxes inside. Then they wanted to play with their toys. + +"Can we unpack our toys, Mom?" Sara asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to unpack the kitchen and the bedrooms first. Why don't you and Ben go outside and play in the yard?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. Come on, Ben!" Sara said. She took Ben's hand and they ran outside. + +The yard was big and green. There was a swing and a slide. Sara and Ben had fun swinging and sliding. But soon they felt hot and thirsty. + +"Let's go inside and get some water, Sara," Ben said. + +"Good idea, Ben. Maybe Mom will let us unpack our toys now," Sara said. + +They went inside and saw Mom in the living room. She had a big smile on her face. + +"Look, kids! I have a surprise for you!" Mom said. She pointed to a small table with two chairs. On the table, there were two cups of water, two plates of cookies, and a big box of crayons. + +"Wow! Crayons!" Sara and Ben exclaimed. They ran to the table and sat down. They thanked Mom for the water and the cookies. Then they opened the box of crayons. + +The crayons were bright and shiny. There were many colors: red, blue, yellow, green, purple, orange, and more. Sara and Ben were excited to draw with them. + +"Can we unpack some paper, Mom?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, honey. There is some paper in this box. Here you go," Mom said. She gave them some paper and a pair of scissors. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best!" Sara and Ben said. They started to cut the paper into different shapes. Then they used the crayons to draw on them. They made flowers, stars, animals, and houses. + +They showed their drawings to Mom. Mom was proud of them. She hugged them and said, "You are very creative, Sara and Ben. I love your drawings. They will make our new house more beautiful." +Anna likes to print pictures with her crayons. She has many crayons of different colors. She keeps them organized in a big box. She knows where to find each color when she wants to use it. + +One day, Anna decides to print a picture of a boat. She likes boats because they can go on the water and make waves. She finds a blue crayon for the water, a brown crayon for the boat, and a yellow crayon for the sun. She prints the water first, then the boat, then the sun. + +She is very happy with her picture. She shows it to her mom and dad. They say it is a very nice boat and they are proud of her. They hang her picture on the fridge with a magnet. Anna smiles and hugs them. She likes to print pictures with her crayons. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play on the farm. The farm has many animals. Lily likes the cows. Tom likes the pigs. + +One day, they go to the farm with Mom and Dad. They see the cows and the pigs. They are happy. They want to feed them. Mom and Dad give them some corn and carrots. + +Lily and Tom go to the cows. They hold the corn in their hands. The cows come to them. They eat the corn. Lily and Tom giggle. They pet the cows. The cows are soft and warm. + +Tom and Lily go to the pigs. They hold the carrots in their hands. The pigs come to them. They eat the carrots. Lily and Tom laugh. They touch the pigs. The pigs are dirty and wet. + +Tom sees a big mud puddle. He thinks it is fun. He runs to the puddle. He jumps in. He splashes. He gets muddy. He says, "Look, Lily, I am a pig!" + +Lily thinks it is funny. She runs to the puddle. She jumps in. She splashes. She gets muddy. She says, "Me too, Tom, me too!" + +But the puddle is slippery. Lily and Tom slip. They fall. They get more muddy. They say, "Oops!" + +Mom and Dad see them. They are not angry. They smile. They say, "You two are very silly. Come on, let's go home and get clean." + +Lily and Tom get out of the puddle. They hug Mom and Dad. They say, "We love the farm. We love the cows and the pigs. And we love you." + +The end. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy trucks in the backyard. They liked to load dirt, rocks and leaves on their trucks and drive them around. They pretended they were workers at a big construction site. + +"Look, I have a lot of dirt on my truck," Ben said. "I need to dump it somewhere." + +"Me too," Mia said. "Let's find a good spot to dump our dirt." + +They drove their trucks around the yard, looking for a place to dump their dirt. They saw a big pile of old clothes and blankets that Mom had put outside for donation. It looked like a hill. + +"Hey, let's dump our dirt there," Ben said. "It will make the hill bigger." + +"OK," Mia said. "But be careful. Maybe there is a monster hiding under the hill." + +They drove their trucks to the hill and started to dump their dirt on top of it. They did not see the monster under the hill. The monster was sleeping and did not like the noise and the dirt on his head. He woke up and growled. + +"Roar! Who is dumping dirt on me?" the monster said. He poked his head out of the hill and saw Ben and Mia with their trucks. He was angry and hungry. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. "There is a monster under the hill. Run, Mia, run!" + +Ben and Mia dropped their trucks and ran away from the hill. They ran to the house and told Mom about the monster. + +"Mom, Mom, there is a monster under the hill in the backyard," Ben said. "He is big and scary and he growled at us." + +"Really?" Mom said. "Let me see." + +Mom went outside with Ben and Mia and looked at the hill. She saw the monster's head sticking out of the hill. She recognized the monster. It was their old teddy bear that they had outgrown and forgotten. + +"Oh, that's not a monster," Mom said. "That's your old teddy bear. He must have been in the pile of clothes and blankets that I was going to donate. He looks dirty and grumpy. Do you want to keep him or give him away?" + +Ben and Mia looked at the teddy bear. He did not look so scary anymore. He looked sad and lonely. + +"Can we keep him, Mom?" Ben said. "We can wash him and make him happy again." + +"Me too," Mia said. "We can play with him and give him hugs." + +"OK," Mom said. "You can keep him. But you have to clean up the dirt you dumped on him and on the clothes and blankets. And you have to apologize to him for waking him up." + +"OK, Mom," Ben and Mia said. They went to the hill and picked up their trucks and the dirt. They said sorry to the teddy bear and gave him a hug. They took him inside and washed him. They gave him a new name: Monster. He was their new friend. He was happy and so were they. +Anna and Ben were playing with their colorful blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They were having fun, but they were also very tired. They had been playing all day and it was almost bedtime. + +"Anna, I'm sleepy," Ben said, yawning. "Can we stop playing and go to bed?" + +Anna yawned too. She looked at the clock and saw that it was very late. "Okay, Ben, let's go to bed. But first, we have to clean up the blocks. We don't want to leave a mess for Mom and Dad." + +They started to put the blocks back in the box, but they heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and saw that it was raining very hard. The rain was making big puddles on the street and the grass. Some of the puddles were so big that they looked like a flood. + +"Wow, look at the water!" Anna said. "It's like a river!" + +Ben nodded. He liked to watch the rain, but he was also a little scared. He wondered if the water would come into their house. He hoped that their toys and books and clothes would be safe. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go to bed," Anna said, holding his hand. "The water won't hurt us. Mom and Dad will take care of us. And maybe tomorrow, the sun will come out and we can play outside again." + +They went to their bedroom and snuggled under their blankets. They said good night to each other and closed their eyes. They dreamed of colorful blocks and rainbows and sunshine. They were happy and safe. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. She was not afraid of bugs. She thought they were funny and cute. + +One day, she saw a big spider on a web. It had eight legs and many eyes. Lily wanted to touch it. She reached out her hand slowly. The spider did not move. Lily thought it was friendly. + +But when she touched the spider, it jumped on her hand. Lily screamed and shook her hand. The spider bit her finger. It hurt a lot. Lily ran to her mom and cried. She showed her mom the bite. Her mom hugged her and put some cream on it. + +Lily learned a lesson. She learned that some bugs are not funny and cute. She learned that some bugs can hurt her. She learned to be careful with spiders. She did not want to touch them again. She still liked to play in the garden, but she stayed away from the webs. She did not want to make the spiders angry. She did not want to tremble and cry again. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys. They have a big box that they pretend is a rocket. They put their dolls and cars inside the box and say they are going to a new planet. + +"Ready, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, Lily. Let's go!" Ben says. + +They count to three and make a loud noise. They shake the box and pretend they are flying in space. They see stars and moons and colors. + +"Look, Lily! There is a planet!" Ben points to a ball on the floor. + +"Let's land there and see what it is like!" Lily says. + +They move the box to the ball and get out. They touch the ball and feel that it is soft and fuzzy. They think it is a nice planet. + +"Hello, planet!" Lily says. "We are Lily and Ben. We come from Earth. Can we be your friends?" + +But the ball does not answer. It is not a planet. It is a cat. And the cat does not like being touched by strangers. The cat gets angry and hisses and scratches at Lily and Ben. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily and Ben cry. "The planet is angry! The planet is angry!" + +They run back to the box and get inside. They pretend they are flying away from the angry planet. They are scared and sad. + +"Sorry, planet!" Lily says. "We did not mean to make you angry. We just wanted to play." + +But the cat does not care. It walks away and finds a quiet spot to sleep. It does not want to play with Lily and Ben. It just wants to be left alone. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big stone near the slide. They run to the stone and touch it. + +"Wow, this stone is hard and cold!" Tom says. + +"Can we sit on it?" Sue asks. + +"Let's try!" Tom says. They climb on the stone and sit down. They look at the sky and the trees. + +"This is fun!" Sue says. "We can see everything from here!" + +They see a bird fly by. They see a dog run after a ball. They see a boy ride a bike. + +"Look, look!" Tom says. He points at the things he sees. + +"I see, I see!" Sue says. She points too. + +They are happy. They are ready for more adventures. They sit on the stone and smile. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toy cars. They had a big box of cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to race them on the floor, or make them jump over ramps, or crash them into each other. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to the dentist. Ben and Sam did not like the dentist. They said it hurt and it was boring. They begged their mom to let them stay home and play with their cars. But their mom said no, they had to go, and they had to hurry. + +Ben and Sam did not want to hurry. They wanted to delay. They said they had to find their shoes, or their coats, or their hats. They hid their cars under their beds, or in their pockets, or in their backpacks. They hoped their mom would not notice. + +But their mom was not silly. She knew what they were doing. She said, "Boys, stop delaying. We have to go now. If you don't come, I will use this whip to make you come." She showed them a long, thin, leather whip that she had in her closet. She said she used it to ride horses when she was young. + +Ben and Sam were scared of the whip. They did not want their mom to use it on them. They quickly put on their shoes, and their coats, and their hats. They took out their cars from their hiding places and put them back in the box. They said they were sorry and they were ready to go. + +Their mom smiled and said, "Good boys. I was only joking. I would never use the whip on you. I love you too much. But you have to listen to me and do what I say. Now, let's go to the dentist. Maybe you will be lucky and get a sticker or a candy after." She put the whip back in the closet and took their hands. + +Ben and Sam felt relieved and happy. They hugged their mom and said they loved her too. They hoped they would be lucky at the dentist. They also hoped they could play with their cars again when they came back. +Tom and Anna like to play shop. They have a lot of toys and books and clothes that they pretend to sell and buy. Tom is the shopkeeper and Anna is the customer. They use paper and coins and buttons as money. + +One day, Anna wants to buy a smooth, pink scarf that Tom has. She thinks it is very pretty and soft. She asks Tom how much it is. Tom says it is five coins. Anna only has four coins and two buttons. She asks Tom if he can take the buttons instead of a coin. Tom says no. He says buttons are not money and he wants five coins. + +Anna is sad and angry. She really wants the scarf. She thinks Tom is not fair. She tries to grab the scarf from Tom. Tom pulls it back. They start to fight over the scarf. They pull and tug and shout. The scarf gets torn and dirty. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Anna fighting and the scarf ruined. She is not happy. She tells them to stop and to say sorry to each other. She says they have to share their toys and not be greedy. She says they have to pay for the scarf with their own toys. She takes one toy from each of them and puts them in a box. She says they can have them back when they learn to play nicely. + +Tom and Anna feel bad. They say sorry to each other and to Mom. They hug and make up. They decide to play something else. They do not want to play shop anymore. They think it is too hard. +Lily was hungry. She wanted to eat some cake. She saw a big cake on the table. It looked yummy. She climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. + +But then, something strange happened. A hairy hand appeared from under the table. It grabbed the cake and pulled it away. Lily was scared. She screamed. + +"Who are you?" she asked. "Why did you take my cake?" + +The hairy hand lifted the cake to a hairy face. It was a big, brown bear. He had a fork in his other hand. He smiled and said, "I am Bob. I like cake. Do you want to share?" + +Lily was surprised. She had never seen a bear before. She thought he looked funny and friendly. She nodded and said, "OK. I am Lily. I like cake too. But you have to be nice and not scare me." + +Bob nodded and said, "OK. I am sorry. I was hungry too. Here, have some cake." He cut a piece with his fork and gave it to Lily. + +Lily took the fork and ate the cake. It was delicious. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Bob. You are a good bear. Can we be friends?" + +Bob smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. We can be friends. You are a good girl. Can we have more cake?" + +Lily laughed and said, "Yes, Bob. We can have more cake. But we have to share with Mommy and Daddy too. They will be home soon." + +Bob and Lily ate more cake and talked. They had fun. They became friends. They did not know that Mommy and Daddy had a big surprise for them. They had bought Bob from the zoo. He was their new pet. They wanted to make Lily happy. They hoped she would like him. They did not know that she already did. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big parade. They run to watch. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Tom says. "There are horses and drums and flags!" + +"I see, Tom, I see!" Lily says. "There are clowns and balloons and flowers!" + +They watch the parade with big eyes and big smiles. They clap and cheer. They see many people in the parade. They see dancers and singers and magicians. They see soldiers and firefighters and nurses. They see animals and cars and bikes. + +But the best thing they see is at the end of the parade. They see a big car with a crown on it. They see a man and a woman in the car. They see the man wave his hand. They see the woman smile. + +"Who are they, Tom, who are they?" Lily asks. + +"They are the king and the queen, Lily, the king and the queen!" Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom, wow!" Lily says. "They are incredible, incredible!" + +Tom and Lily watch the king and the queen. They wave back. They feel happy. They think the parade is the best thing ever. They think the king and the queen are the best thing ever. They think they are lucky to see them. They think they are lucky to be friends. +Lily was a girl who liked to pick flowers. She picked them from her garden, from the park, and from the road. She made them into pretty crowns and necklaces. She gave them to her friends and family. + +One day, she saw a big house with a high fence. She wondered what was inside. She saw many flowers in the garden. They were bright and beautiful. She wanted to pick some of them. She climbed over the fence and ran to the flowers. + +But she did not know that the house belonged to a wealthy man who was very mean. He did not like anyone to touch his things. He had a big dog that guarded his place. The dog saw Lily and barked loudly. It ran after her and bit her leg. Lily screamed and dropped the flowers. She tried to climb back over the fence, but the dog was faster. It bit her again and again. + +Lily's parents heard her scream and came to help her. They saw the dog and the blood and the flowers. They were very scared and angry. They called the police and the ambulance. They took Lily to the hospital. She had many wounds and needed stitches. She cried a lot and felt a lot of pain. + +The wealthy man did not care. He only cared about his flowers. He said Lily was a thief and a trespasser. He did not say sorry or pay for her bills. He only told the police to keep her away from his place. He was very selfish and cruel. Lily learned a hard lesson. She never picked flowers from strangers' gardens again. +One night, Sam and Lily wanted to play outside. They put on their coats and hats and ran to the yard. The moon was big and bright in the sky. They saw many stars and some clouds. + +Sam and Lily saw a big pile of leaves. They jumped in the leaves and laughed. They threw leaves in the air and made a mess. They had fun. + +Then, Sam had an idea. He said, "Let's spin!" He took Lily's hand and they started to spin. They spun faster and faster. They felt dizzy and happy. They spun like a top. They spun like a wheel. They spun like a dance. + +They spun so much that they fell down. They lay on the grass and looked at the sky. They saw the moon and the stars and the clouds. They felt the wind and the cold. They smiled and hugged. + +They had a wild night. They had a good night. They had a spin night. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a big car that he liked to drive. One day, Jack decided to take a ride in his car. He drove and drove until he came to a big park with a green lawn. Jack liked the lawn because it was soft and he could walk on it. He also saw some kids playing on the lawn. They were having fun and Jack wanted to join them. Jack played with the kids until it got dark. When it was time to leave, Jack felt tired but happy. He got in his car and drove home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree was very old and had many branches. One day, a man came to the tree with some tools. He said he was going to prune the tree. He cut off many branches and left only a few. + +The tree felt very sad. It had lost its adventurous spirit. It was no longer able to explore the world and see new things. It felt like it had lost a part of itself. + +The man said he was going to restore the tree to its former glory. But he didn't know how. The tree was left alone, feeling sad and lonely. It missed its old self and wished it could go back to the way things were. + +Sadly, the tree never got its wish. It remained pruned and unable to explore the world. It was a sad ending for the once adventurous tree. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very enthusiastic about going to the park. He loved to play on the swings and slide down the big slide. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. While he was playing, he saw a thief trying to take a lady's purse. Timmy yelled, "Stop thief!" The thief fell down and ran away. + +The lady was very grateful to Timmy and gave him a lollipop. Timmy was happy and continued to play. As it got dark, Timmy's mom said it was time to go home. On their way home, they saw the same thief who tried to steal the lady's purse. The thief was waiting for them and took Timmy's mom's purse. Timmy was very scared and didn't know what to do. They had to go home without any money or their phones. Timmy cried and said, "Mommy, I don't like the thief. He is bad." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved ice-cream. He always asked his mom for some after dinner, but she said no. Timmy was sad. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a man selling ice-cream and got very excited. He asked his mom for some, but she said no again. Timmy felt angry. + +Suddenly, a little girl came up to Timmy and said, "Welcome to my birthday party! We have lots of ice-cream!" Timmy was happy and went to the party. He had lots of ice-cream and forgot all about being angry. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes good things come when you least expect them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was playing in the park with her toy bunny when she saw a dog. The dog was big and brown and had a waggy tail. + +Lily said, "Hello doggy, you look friendly. Can I pet you?" + +The dog wagged its tail even more and licked Lily's hand. Lily laughed and said, "You're so warm!" + +But then the dog suddenly bit Lily's bunny. Lily was sad and cried, "Why did you bite my bunny?" + +The dog didn't answer, but Lily's mommy came and said, "Don't worry, we'll get you a new bunny. Let's go home now, I smell gas and we need to check the stove." + +And so, Lily and her mommy went home to get a new bunny and check the stove. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went on the subway with his mommy. The subway was fast and it went zoom zoom! Timmy loved it. He looked out the window and saw the trees and the buildings go by really fast. + +But then, the subway suddenly stopped. Timmy and his mommy were stuck inside. They couldn't get out. Timmy started to cry. His mommy tried to relax him and told him it would be okay. But they were stuck for a really long time. + +Finally, the subway started moving again. But it was too late. Timmy's mommy had gotten very sick from being stuck for so long. She had to go to the hospital and Timmy was very sad. He wished they never went on the subway. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his dog, Max. They would run through the fields and play in the sunshine. One day, Timmy and Max went on an adventurous hike in the woods. They saw tall trees and heard birds singing. + +As they walked, Timmy saw a butterfly with pretty wings. He wanted to catch it, but Max barked and scared it away. Timmy felt sad and wished he could remember where he saw the butterfly so he could come back and try again. + +But then, Timmy saw a peaceful pond with ducks swimming. He forgot all about the butterfly and watched the ducks instead. He felt happy and content. Timmy realized that sometimes it's better to enjoy what's around you instead of always searching for something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his enormous bathrobe after he took a bath. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her in the kitchen. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, can I wear my bathrobe while I help you?" + +Mommy replied, "Sure, Timmy. But be careful not to spill anything on it." + +As Timmy was helping his mommy, he accidentally spilled some milk on his bathrobe. His mommy got mad and said, "Timmy, you need to be more careful! You just ruined your bathrobe." + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, mommy. Please don't slap me." + +Mommy hugged Timmy and said, "I won't slap you, but please be more careful next time." + +Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, he always took off his bathrobe before helping his mommy in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every day, she would sing her heart out and make everyone happy. One day, she heard about a big event happening in the forest. She was very excited and wanted to sing her best song at the event. + +The little bird practiced and practiced, but she was worried that her delicate voice might not be heard by everyone at the event. So, she asked her friends for help. They told her to believe in herself and to not give up. + +Finally, the day of the event arrived. The little bird sang her heart out and everyone listened. She finished her song and everyone clapped and cheered. The little bird was so happy that she learned that believing in herself was the key to success. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing hide and seek when they saw an ambulance driving by with its loud siren. + +Timmy's friend asked him, "What's an ambulance?" + +"It's a big car that takes people to the hospital when they're hurt or sick," Timmy explained. + +Just then, Timmy's mom called out to him from across the park. "Timmy, it's time to go home. Dinner is ready!" + +Timmy and his friends ran over to his mom. As they were walking home, Timmy noticed that the wind was blowing harshly and the trees were swaying. "Mom, why is the wind blowing so hard?" he asked. + +"It's because it's springtime, Timmy. That means the weather can be unpredictable and change quickly," his mom replied. + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and felt happy to be going home for dinner. He loved spending time with his family and eating his favorite foods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they decided to make a cake. Lily was very eager to help her mommy. + +Her mommy got out the mixer to mix the batter. Lily admired how fast the mixer could spin. She thought it was very cool. + +Lily's mommy let her help pour the batter into the cake pan. They put the cake in the oven to bake. When it was done, they took it out and let it cool. + +Lily was so excited to eat the cake she helped make. She admired how yummy it looked and eagerly took a big bite. It was the best cake she had ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take baths and play with her rubber duck. After her bath, her mommy would give her a big, fluffy towel to dry off with. Lily loved her towel because it was so soft and cozy. + +One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. They walked down the aisles and saw lots of things to buy. Lily saw a lovely toy she wanted, but her mommy said they had to buy groceries instead. + +After they finished shopping, they went back home and Lily wrapped herself up in her fluffy towel. She felt warm and happy, and she knew it was going to be a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The big bear liked to go for walks in the woods. One day, the big bear found a bin. The bin was very smelly. The big bear thought, "I should put this bin in the big truck and take it away." So, the big bear went to get the big truck. When the big bear came back, he put the bin in the big truck and drove away. The woods smelled much better after that! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved to play with her cards. She had a jolly time shuffling them and laying them out in a row. One day, she went to the park to play with her cards. + +As she was playing, a boy named Timmy came up to her. Timmy said, "Can I play with you?" Sally said, "Sure!" Timmy took out his own cards and they started to play together. + +But then, Timmy accidentally cut one of Sally's cards with his scissors. Sally was sad, but Timmy said, "I'm sorry, let me make it up to you." Timmy gave Sally his favorite card and Sally smiled. They continued to play together and had a jolly time. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with bright colors. Her mommy always had lots of paint available for her to use. + +One day, Lily went to the park and saw a bird sitting on a tree branch. She wanted to speak to the bird, but she didn't know how. Suddenly, the bird started to sing a beautiful song. Lily felt happy and painted a picture of the bird singing on the branch. + +Lily showed her mommy the painting and told her about the bird. Her mommy was proud of her and said that Lily was very creative. From that day on, Lily loved to speak to animals and paint pictures of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her in the kitchen. "Can you give me a teaspoon, Lily?" her mom asked. Lily looked for a teaspoon in the drawer and gave it to her mom. + +While her mom was cooking, Lily saw her teddy bear was too big for her toy box. "Teddy doesn't fit in the box," she said. Her mom replied, "Let's find a bigger box for Teddy." They searched around the house and found a bigger box that Teddy could fit in. + +As they were moving Teddy to the new box, they heard a noisy sound. "What's that noise?" Lily asked. Her mom explained, "It's the sound of the toys in the box. They are happy to have a new friend." Lily smiled and hugged her Teddy tightly. "Teddy is happy too," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a yellow car. One day, Tim took his cars to the beach. He wanted to surf on the waves, but he didn't know how. Tim's mom showed him how to surf on a lovely surfboard. + +Tim was so happy that he started to zoom around on the waves. He zoomed on his red car, his blue car, and his yellow car. He even zoomed on his surfboard! Tim had so much fun playing on the beach that he didn't want to leave. But when the sun started to set, Tim knew it was time to go home. He said goodbye to the beach and his cars, and went back to his house. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, powerful dragon who lived in a cave. The dragon loved to destroy things with his fire breath. One day, a little boy named Timmy came to the cave. Timmy was very curious and wanted to touch the dragon. + +The dragon saw Timmy and said, "Hello little boy, what brings you to my cave?" + +Timmy said, "I want to touch you, Mr. Dragon." + +The dragon replied, "I am very powerful and can destroy anything with my fire breath. It's not safe to touch me." + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I won't touch you. But can I watch you destroy things?" + +The dragon smiled and said, "Of course, little one. Watch closely." And with a powerful breath, the dragon destroyed a big rock. Timmy was amazed and thanked the dragon for the show. From that day on, Timmy visited the dragon often to watch him destroy things, but he never tried to touch him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she brought a sack with her to the park. It was a tight sack because she put a lot of toys inside.