diff --git "a/TinyStories_1723.txt" "b/TinyStories_1723.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1723.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +"But I am hungry. And the sunflower is not yours. It is for everyone," Lily said. + +They started to pull the sunflower in different directions. The sunflower was sad and hurt. It did not like to be pulled. + +"Stop, stop, please stop!" the sunflower said. "You are hurting me. And you are not being nice to each other. Why don't you share the seeds and the string? Then you can both have what you want." + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They did not know that the sunflower could talk. They felt sorry for the sunflower. They let go of the sunflower and said sorry. + +"Thank you for saying sorry. Now, here are some seeds for you, Lily. And here is some string for you, Ben. You can both enjoy the sunflower and be happy," the sunflower said. + +Lily and Ben smiled and thanked the sunflower. They shared the seeds and the string. They made a necklace and a bracelet. They gave them to the sunflower as a gift. The sunflower was happy and proud. It thanked them and gave them a big hug. Lily and Ben hugged the sunflower back. They were friends again. They played in the garden until the sun went down. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the park. Lily had a furry teddy bear and Ben had a crane that could lift things. Ben wanted to play with Lily's teddy bear, but Lily did not want to share. + +"Please, Lily, can I have your teddy bear for a little while?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, this is my teddy bear. You have your crane. Go play with that," Lily said. + +Ben was angry and sad. He thought Lily was mean and selfish. He decided to take her teddy bear by force. He sneaked behind Lily and pinched her arm hard. + +"Ow! Ben, that hurts! Why did you pinch me?" Lily cried. + +Ben grabbed the teddy bear and ran away. Lily chased him, but he was too fast. He climbed on a bench and held the teddy bear high. + +"Ha ha, now I have your teddy bear and you can't get it!" Ben taunted. + +Lily was very upset. She wanted her teddy bear back. She looked around and saw Ben's crane on the ground. She had an idea. She picked up the crane and used it to reach the teddy bear. She hooked the crane's arm around the teddy bear and pulled it down. + +"Hey, that's not fair! That's my crane! Give it back!" Ben shouted. + +Lily ignored him and hugged her teddy bear. She was happy to have it back. She walked away from Ben and found a nice spot to sit and play. + +Ben was left alone on the bench. He felt sorry for himself. He realized he had been wrong to pinch Lily and take her teddy bear. He wished he had been nicer and asked her to play together. He learned that pinching and stealing are not good ways to make friends. He decided to apologize to Lily and share his crane with her. + +He got down from the bench and walked towards Lily. He saw her smiling and playing with her teddy bear. He felt ashamed and nervous. + +"Lily, I'm sorry for pinching you and taking your teddy bear. That was very bad of me. Can you forgive me?" Ben said. + +Lily looked at him and saw that he was sincere. She remembered that he was her friend and that everyone makes mistakes sometimes. She decided to forgive him and give him another chance. + +"It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But don't do that again, okay? Pinching and stealing are not nice. They hurt people and make them sad. Sharing and playing are much better. They make people happy and friendly," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and wise. Can we share and play together? I have a crane and you have a teddy bear. Maybe we can make a story with them," Ben said. + +"Sure, Ben. That sounds like fun. I have an idea. Let's pretend that the crane is a giant bird and the teddy bear is a baby bird. The crane can teach the teddy bear how to fly and find food. What do you think?" Lily said. + +"I think that's a great idea. Let's do it. Come on, let's go to the sandbox and make a nest for them," Ben said. + +Lily and Ben smiled and ran to the sandbox. They played with their toys and made up a story. They had a lot of fun and learned to respect and appreciate each other. They became better friends and enjoyed their time in the park. +Lila and Tom were playing with bubbles in the park. They liked to blow big bubbles and watch them float in the air. Sometimes they tried to catch them or pop them with their fingers. + +"Look, Lila, I made a huge bubble!" Tom said, holding his wand in front of his mouth. + +"Wow, Tom, that's amazing!" Lila said, clapping her hands. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, here you go." Tom handed her the wand and the bottle of soap. + +Lila dipped the wand in the soap and blew hard. She made a big bubble too, but it was not as big as Tom's. She tried again, and again, but she could not make a bigger bubble. + +"I can't do it, Tom. You are better than me." Lila said, feeling sad. + +"Don't be sad, Lila. You can do it. You just need to blow harder and slower." Tom said, trying to help her. + +Lila nodded and took a deep breath. She blew hard and slow, and made the biggest bubble ever. It was bigger than her head, and it shone with many colors. + +"Wow, Lila, you did it! That's the biggest bubble I ever saw!" Tom said, cheering for her. + +Lila smiled and felt proud. She watched the bubble fly away, until it reached a big tree. There was a bird on the branch, and it saw the bubble too. It was curious and flew towards it. It pecked the bubble with its beak, and the bubble popped with a loud noise. + +"Pop!" The noise scared Lila and Tom, and they jumped back. They did not know what made the noise. They looked at the tree, and saw the bird. The bird was also scared, and flew away. + +"What was that, Tom?" Lila asked, holding Tom's hand. + +"I don't know, Lila. Maybe it was the bubble." Tom said, looking at the sky. + +They did not understand that the bird popped the bubble. They were ignorant of what happened. They decided to make more bubbles, and hope that nothing would scare them again. They had fun with the bubbles, and forgot about the noise. +Lily and Sam were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Sam had a car. They were having fun, making noises and pretending. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Sam said. + +"My doll is pretty, she has a dress and a hat!" Lily said. + +They were happy, until Sam saw Lily's doll. He wanted to play with it too. He grabbed it from Lily's hands. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily cried. + +"No, it's mine now!" Sam said. + +They pulled and tugged on the doll, until it ripped. The doll's head fell off and rolled on the floor. Lily and Sam gasped. + +"Look what you did!" Lily said. + +"You did it too!" Sam said. + +They were both angry and sad. They dropped the doll and started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken doll and the crying children. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"Lily and Sam broke my doll!" Lily said. + +"No, Sam took my doll and broke it!" Sam said. + +Mom sighed. She picked up the doll and the head. She hugged Lily and Sam. + +"I'm sorry, sweeties. It was an accident. You both need to share and be gentle with your toys. Can you say sorry to each other?" Mom said. + +Lily and Sam looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They nodded. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I shouldn't have taken your doll." Sam said. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I shouldn't have pulled your doll." Lily said. + +They hugged each other and Mom. Mom smiled. + +"That's good. I'm proud of you. Now, let's see if we can fix your doll. Maybe we can glue her head back on. And then, we can have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" Mom said. + +Lily and Sam smiled. They liked cookies and milk. They followed Mom to the kitchen. They left their toys on the floor. + +On the way, they saw the seat by the window. It was warm and sunny. They decided to sit there for a while. They snuggled with Mom and the doll. They felt happy again. They forgot about the car. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. The box has a lock on it. Tom and Anna want to see what is inside the box. + +They look for a key, but they cannot find one. They try to break the lock, but it is too strong. They try to lift the box, but it is too heavy. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they see a man. The man has a tool. The tool can open locks. Tom and Anna run to the man. They ask him to help them. The man is helpful. He goes to the box with them. He uses his tool to open the lock. + +Tom and Anna are happy. They open the box. They see many things inside. They see books, toys, clothes, and candy. They spread the things on the ground. They share the things with each other. They say thank you to the man. They have a lot of fun. +Lila and Ben are playing with a big box. They want to see what is inside. They try to open the box, but it is too hard. They pull and push, but the box does not move. + +"Let me help you," says Mom. She comes with a knife. She cuts the tape on the box. "Now you can open it," she says. + +Lila and Ben open the box. They see many toys. There are dolls, cars, balls, and books. They are very happy. They pick up the toys and look at them. + +Lila finds a smooth doll. She has long hair and a pink dress. She feels the doll's hair with her thumb. It is soft and shiny. "She is so pretty," Lila says. "Can I keep her?" + +Ben finds a smooth car. It is red and shiny. He rolls the car on the floor with his thumb. It is fast and noisy. "This is cool," Ben says. "Can I keep it?" + +Mom smiles and nods. "Yes, you can keep them. They are your new toys. They are a gift from Grandma and Grandpa. They love you very much." + +Lila and Ben hug Mom and say thank you. They are very happy. They play with their new toys and share them with each other. They have a lot of fun. +Tom and Mia went to the museum with their mom. They liked to see the big animals and the old things. They saw a lion, a dinosaur, a car and a doll. They wanted to touch everything, but mom said no. + +"Be polite, kids. These are not our things. They belong to the museum. We can only look, not touch," mom said. + +Tom and Mia nodded. They did not want to be rude. They followed mom to the next room. There, they saw a big wall with many colors. It was a painting. Tom and Mia thought it was pretty. + +"Can we mark on the wall, mom?" Tom asked. + +"No, Tom. That is not polite. That is bad. The painting is not ours. It is the museum's. We can only look, not mark," mom said. + +Tom and Mia nodded. They did not want to be bad. They looked at the painting for a while. Then, they saw a man with a marker. He was not polite. He was bad. He marked on the wall, over the painting. He made a big mess. + +"Mom, look! That man is marking on the wall! He is bad!" Mia said. + +Mom looked. She was angry. She called a guard. The guard came and stopped the man. He took him away. He said sorry to the museum. + +"Thank you, kids. You are polite. You are good. You helped the museum. You can have a sticker," the guard said. + +Tom and Mia smiled. They were happy. They got a sticker each. They put them on their shirts. They said thank you to the guard. They said bye to the museum. They went home with mom. They told dad what they saw. Dad was proud of them. He gave them a hug. He said they were polite. He said they were good. He said he loved them. +Lily liked to mark on paper with her crayons. She made many pictures of her family, her dog, and her toys. She was very proud of her marks and showed them to her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily saw a cane in the corner of the living room. It was long and brown and had a curve at the top. She wondered what it was for. She picked it up and felt how heavy it was. She thought it would make a good mark on the wall. + +She dragged the cane to the wall and scratched it hard. She made a long, dark mark that looked like a snake. She smiled and made another mark, and another, and another. She was having fun. + +But then she heard her mom coming. She dropped the cane and ran to hide behind the couch. She hoped her mom would not see the marks. + +Her mom came in and saw the marks on the wall. She was very angry. She looked around and saw the cane on the floor. She knew who made the marks. She called Lily to come out. + +Lily came out slowly. She was scared. She knew she did a bad thing. She looked at her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I made the marks with the cane. I wanted to see how it looked. I won't do it again." + +Her mom was still angry, but she saw that Lily was honest. She did not lie or hide. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you for telling me the truth, Lily. That was very brave of you. But you still have to learn not to mark on the wall. That is not nice. You can only mark on paper. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's go and clean the wall together." +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a big teddy bear that she hugged and kissed. Max had a small car that he zoomed around the floor. + +"Look, Lily, my car is very fast!" Max said, showing his car to Lily. + +"That's nice, Max, but my bear is very soft!" Lily said, showing her bear to Max. + +They smiled at each other and continued to play. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the kitchen. She was very happy to see them get along so well. She decided to make them a snack and some juice. + +"Kids, it's time for a snack!" she called out. + +Lily and Max ran to the kitchen, leaving their toys behind. They were very hungry and thirsty. They ate some cookies and drank some juice. They thanked their mom and gave her a hug. + +"Mom, can we go back to play?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but only for a little while. Then you need to take a nap, okay?" mom said. + +"Okay, mom," Lily and Max said. + +They went back to the living room and picked up their toys. They played for a few more minutes, but they started to feel sleepy. Their eyes were heavy and their yawns were big. + +"Max, I'm tired. Let's take a nap," Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily. Let's go to our beds," Max said. + +They put their toys away and walked to their bedrooms. They climbed into their beds and snuggled with their blankets. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. + +Mom came to check on them and saw them sleeping peacefully. She smiled and kissed them gently. She was very proud of them. They had been very good and had displayed their toys nicely. She hoped they would have sweet dreams and wake up alert and happy. She turned off the lights and left them to rest. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. They are curious. + +"Can we eat these fruits?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are good. Maybe they are bad." Mia says. + +They decide to try one fruit each. They pick two fruits from the tree. They bite them. + +"Yuck!" Ben says. "This fruit is sour. It makes my mouth hurt." + +"Me too!" Mia says. "This fruit is not good. It is bad." + +They spit out the fruits. They look at each other. They make a funny face. + +They point at the tree. They say together: "Bad tree! Bad fruits!" + +They run away from the tree. They find a bench. They sit on the bench. They drink some water. They feel better. + +They see a man walking by. He has a basket. He has some yellow fruits in the basket. They are bananas. + +"Hello, children. Do you want a banana?" the man asks. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Mia say. + +The man gives them a banana each. They peel them. They bite them. + +"Mmm!" Ben says. "This fruit is good. It is sweet. It makes me happy." + +"Me too!" Mia says. "This fruit is good. It is soft. It makes me smile." + +They thank the man. They eat the bananas. They look at each other. They make a happy face. + +They point at the basket. They say together: "Good basket! Good fruits!" +One day, a farmer went to the market to sell his apples. He had many apples, big and red and sweet. He put them in a basket and walked to the market. On the way, he met a boy. + +"Hello, farmer," the boy said. "What do you have in your basket?" + +"Apples," the farmer said. "Do you want one? They are very sweet." + +"Thank you, farmer," the boy said. "But I have no money. Can I do something for you instead?" + +The farmer thought for a moment. He remembered that he had a problem at his farm. He had a cow that was sick and needed medicine. He had asked the vet to come, but the vet was busy and said he would come later. + +"Well, boy," the farmer said. "You can do me a favor. You can go to my farm and check on my cow. She is in the barn, next to the chicken coop. You can give her some water and some hay, and tell her I will be back soon. Can you do that?" + +"Sure, farmer," the boy said. "I like cows. They are nice and soft. Where is your farm?" + +The farmer gave him directions. He said it was not far, just past the bridge and the big tree. He also gave him a piece of paper with his name and phone number, in case he needed to call him. He said he would mention him to the vet, and maybe the vet would give him a reward. + +"Thank you, farmer," the boy said. He took the paper and ran to the farm. He was happy to help the farmer and the cow. + +The farmer continued to the market. He sold his apples and made some money. He also bought some medicine for his cow. He hoped the boy was doing a good job. He was glad he met him. + +The boy reached the farm. He found the barn and the cow. The cow looked sad and tired. She mooed softly when she saw the boy. The boy gave her some water and some hay. He petted her and talked to her. He told her his name and the farmer's name. He said the farmer was coming soon with some medicine. He said he would stay with her until then. He said she was a good cow. + +The cow liked the boy. She felt a little better. She licked his face and nuzzled his hand. She thanked him in her own way. + +The boy and the cow waited for the farmer. They became friends. They did not know that the farmer had a surprise for them. He had decided to give the boy a gift. He had decided to give him one of his apples. A big and red and sweet apple. He thought the boy deserved it. He thought the boy would like it. He was right. +Sara loves to read books. She has many books on her bookshelf in her room. She likes to pick a book and ask her mom or dad to read it to her. Sometimes she repeats the words after them. + +One day, Sara finds a new book on her bookshelf. It has a picture of a girl and a dog on the cover. She is curious and wants to read it. She brings it to her mom and says, "Mom, can you read this book to me?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Sure, Sara. This book is called The Compassionate Girl and the Lost Dog. It is a story about a girl who helps a dog find his home. Do you want to hear it?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, please." She sits on her mom's lap and listens to the story. She likes the girl and the dog. She thinks they are brave and kind. She repeats some of the words that her mom says, like "compassionate", "lost" and "home". + +When the story is over, Sara hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, mom. I like this book. It is a good book." + +Her mom hugs her back and says, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad you like it. You are a compassionate girl too. You always care about others." She kisses her on the cheek and says, "Now, it's time for bed. Do you want to keep the book on your bookshelf?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, mom. I want to read it again tomorrow." She puts the book on her bookshelf and says good night to her mom. She falls asleep with a smile on her face. She dreams of the girl and the dog and their happy ending. +Anna likes to read books. She has many books with pictures and words. She reads them every day. She reads them to her toys and to her cat. She likes to learn new things from her books. + +One day, Anna finds a new book in her room. It is a big book with a goat on the cover. The goat has horns and a beard. Anna thinks the goat looks funny. She opens the book and starts to read. + +But the book is not nice. The book is terrible. The book tells a story about a mean goat. The goat eats everything he sees. He eats flowers and grass and trees. He eats clothes and shoes and hats. He eats books and toys and cats. He even eats people! + +Anna is scared of the book. She does not like the mean goat. She wants to stop reading. But the book does not let her. The book talks to her. The book says: + +"Ha ha ha! I am the mean goat. I will eat you too. You cannot escape from me. I will jump out of the book and bite you. You are my next snack. Yum yum yum!" + +Anna screams. She throws the book away. She runs to her mom. She tells her mom about the terrible book. Her mom hugs her and calms her down. Her mom says: + +"Don't worry, Anna. It is just a book. It is not real. The mean goat cannot hurt you. He cannot jump out of the book. He is just a picture and some words. You are safe with me. Let's find another book to read. A nice book. A book with a friendly goat. A goat who likes to play and share. A goat who does not eat books and toys and cats. A goat who does not eat people. Do you want to read that book?" + +Anna nods. She smiles. She says: + +"Yes, mom. I want to read that book. I like friendly goats. I do not like mean goats. Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +Her mom smiles. She says: + +"You are welcome, Anna. You are the best too. I love you." + +They hug. They find another book. A nice book. A book with a friendly goat. They read it together. They are happy. The end. +Ben and Lily liked to race each other every morning. They had an alarm that made a loud noise when it was time to wake up. They would jump out of bed and run to the bathroom to brush their teeth and wash their faces. Whoever got there first would say "I win!" and the other would say "No fair!" + +One day, Ben had a clever idea. He set the alarm to ring earlier than usual. He wanted to surprise Lily and win the race. He hid under his blanket and waited for the alarm to go off. When he heard the noise, he quickly got out of bed and ran to the bathroom. He was sure he would beat Lily this time. + +But when he got to the bathroom, he saw Lily already there. She was smiling and holding a toothbrush. She said "I win!" and Ben said "How did you do that?" Lily said "I had an original idea. I saw you change the alarm last night. So I changed it back and set another alarm in my room. I woke up before you and got ready. You were too slow!" + +Ben was amazed and a little annoyed. He said "You tricked me!" Lily said "No, I was smart. You tried to trick me first. But I still love you, brother. Do you want to race again tomorrow?" Ben said "Yes, but this time I will have an original idea too. And I will win!" Lily said "We'll see about that. Let's go have breakfast now." They hugged and went to the kitchen. They still liked to race each other, but they also liked to have fun. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They had a big basket of fruit that Mom gave them. They liked to pass the fruit to each other and name them. + +"Apple!" Ben said, passing a red fruit to Mia. + +"Banana!" Mia said, passing a yellow fruit to Ben. + +They passed and named the fruit until they had only one left. It was a big, green fruit with a hard skin. + +"What is this?" Ben asked, holding the fruit. + +"I don't know," Mia said, looking at it. + +They decided to ask Mom. They ran inside the house with the fruit. + +"Mom, what is this?" Ben asked, showing the fruit to Mom. + +Mom smiled. "That is a melon. It is a very sweet and juicy fruit. You can cut it and eat it." + +"Can we try it?" Mia asked. + +"Of course. Let me get a knife and a plate," Mom said. + +She cut the melon and gave them each a slice. They tasted it and liked it very much. + +"Mmm, this is good!" Ben said. + +"Yum, this is delicious!" Mia said. + +Mom was proud of them. They were good at passing and naming the fruit. They were also curious and willing to try new things. + +She hugged them and said, "You are very smart and brave. I love you very much." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big purple balloon. It is shiny and round. They want to touch it. + +"Can we have the balloon?" Anna asks a man. The man is selling balloons. + +"Sure, but you have to pay me one coin," the man says. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They do not have any coins. They are sad. + +"Wait, I have an idea," Ben says. He whispers to Anna. Anna nods. + +They run to the man. "We will give you a sound for the balloon," Ben says. + +"A sound? What kind of sound?" the man asks. + +"A very nice sound. A sound that makes you happy," Anna says. + +The man is curious. He likes sounds. He agrees. + +"OK, give me the sound and you can have the balloon," he says. + +Anna and Ben smile. They hold hands. They sing a song. They sing loud and clear. They sing about the sun, the sky, the flowers and the birds. They sing with joy. + +The man listens. He likes the sound. He smiles. He claps his hands. + +"That was a wonderful sound. Thank you," he says. He gives them the balloon. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug the balloon. They thank the man. + +"Promise me you will take good care of the balloon," the man says. + +"We promise," Anna and Ben say. + +They wave goodbye to the man. They run to the swings. They play with the balloon. They are happy. They keep their promise. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go!" Anna says. She runs to the hill and starts to climb. Ben follows her. He likes to do what Anna does. + +They reach the top of the hill and look around. They see a big lake with many ducks. They see a bridge with many cars. They see a forest with many birds. They are happy to see so many things. + +But then they see something else. They see a big, bright, red sun in the sky. They have never seen the sun so red before. They are surprised and curious. + +"Wow, look at the sun, Anna! It is so red!" Ben says. He points to the sun with his finger. + +"I see it, Ben! It is so red!" Anna says. She squints her eyes and looks at the sun. "Why is it so red, Ben?" + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe it is angry. Maybe it is sad. Maybe it is tired. Maybe it is playing a game." Ben says. He makes up different reasons for the sun's color. + +"Maybe it is happy. Maybe it is smiling. Maybe it is saying hello. Maybe it is giving us a hug." Anna says. She makes up different reasons for the sun's color. + +They both laugh and smile. They like to discover new things. They like to imagine and wonder. They like to play and have fun. They like the red sun. They like each other. +Tom is a smart boy who likes to play with his pig. His pig is pink and fat and has a curly tail. Tom calls his pig Bob and feeds him apples and carrots. Bob likes to follow Tom everywhere and snort and grunt. + +One day, Tom and Bob go to the park. They see a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. Tom wants to try the slide, but Bob is scared. He thinks the slide is too high and too fast. He stays at the bottom and watches Tom. + +"Come on, Bob, it's fun!" Tom says. "You can trust me. I will catch you when you slide down." + +Bob shakes his head. He does not want to slide. He wants to stay on the ground. He thinks Tom is brave, but he is not. + +Tom slides down again and again. He laughs and smiles. He tries to make Bob come with him, but Bob still says no. He is happy to watch Tom, but he does not want to join him. + +Then, Tom sees a girl with a ball. She is playing with her dog. The dog is brown and furry and has a long tongue. Tom likes dogs. He wants to play with the girl and the dog. He runs to them and says hello. + +"Hi, I'm Tom. Can I play with you?" he asks. + +"Sure, I'm Lily. This is Rex. He likes to fetch the ball," the girl says. + +Tom throws the ball and Rex runs after it. He brings it back and drops it at Tom's feet. Tom and Lily take turns throwing the ball and petting Rex. They have fun. + +Bob sees Tom playing with the girl and the dog. He feels lonely and sad. He misses Tom. He wants to play with him, too. He thinks maybe the slide is not so bad. He thinks maybe he can try it. He wants to make Tom happy. + +He walks to the slide and climbs the steps. He looks down and feels scared. He sees Tom and Lily and Rex playing. He sees Tom looking at him and smiling. He hears Tom saying, "You can do it, Bob! I'm proud of you!" + +Bob takes a deep breath. He trusts Tom. He slides down. He goes fast and feels the wind in his face. He reaches the bottom and lands in Tom's arms. Tom hugs him and says, "Good job, Bob! You are a smart pig!" + +Bob snorts and grunts. He feels happy and proud. He likes the slide. He likes Tom. He likes Lily and Rex, too. He joins them in playing with the ball. They all have fun. +Lily liked to dress up in her red dress. It was her favorite dress. She wore it when she wanted to feel happy and pretty. She also liked to fly her kite. It was a big kite with many colors. She made it with her dad. He said it was important to tie the string well, so the kite would not fly away. + +One day, Lily and her dad went to the park. They brought the red dress and the kite. Lily put on the dress and ran to the field. She wanted to fly the kite high in the sky. Her dad helped her hold the string and let go of the kite. The kite soared up and up, catching the wind. Lily smiled and clapped her hands. + +But then, a gust of wind came. It was too strong for the kite. The string snapped and the kite flew away. Lily gasped and cried. She lost her kite. Her dad ran after the kite, but he could not catch it. He came back to Lily and hugged her. He said he was sorry. He said they could make another kite. + +Lily was sad. She loved her kite. She did not want another one. She looked at her red dress. It was dirty and torn from the grass and the wind. She did not feel happy or pretty anymore. She felt angry and sad. She said she hated the dress and the kite and the wind. + +Her dad said he understood. He said he was sad too. He said he loved her more than the dress and the kite and the wind. He said she was important to him. He said they could go home and wash the dress and fix it. He said they could find a new string and a new place to fly the kite. He said they could have fun again. + +Lily looked at her dad. She saw his kind eyes and his warm smile. She felt a little better. She said she loved him too. She said she was sorry for being angry and sad. She said she wanted to go home and wash the dress and fix it. She said she wanted to find a new string and a new place to fly the kite. She said she wanted to have fun again. + +Her dad kissed her cheek and lifted her up. He carried her to the car. He said he was proud of her. He said she was brave and strong. He said she was his red dress and his kite and his wind. He said she was his everything. +Sara and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to make towers and bridges and houses. But Ben was getting bored. He wanted to do something else. + +"Let's play with the cars," he said to Sara. + +"No, I like the blocks," Sara said. "Look, I made a pattern with the colors. Red, blue, red, blue, red, blue." + +"That's boring," Ben said. "Cars are more fun. They can go zoom and crash and beep." + +Sara did not like cars. She liked blocks. She did not want to play with Ben's cars. + +"Blocks are more fun," she said. "They can make anything you want. They can remind you of things you see outside. Like trees and flowers and houses." + +Ben did not care about trees and flowers and houses. He cared about cars. He did not want to play with Sara's blocks. + +"Fine, then I'll play with the cars by myself," he said. He grabbed his cars and went to the other side of the room. + +Sara felt sad. She liked playing with Ben. She did not like playing with blocks by herself. + +"Ben, come back," she said. "Maybe we can play with both. We can make a road with the blocks and drive the cars on it." + +Ben looked at Sara. He thought for a moment. He liked the idea of a road. He liked the idea of playing with Sara. + +"Okay, let's try that," he said. He brought his cars back to Sara. They started to build a road with the blocks. They used different colors and shapes. They made it long and curvy. They drove their cars on it. They made noises and stories. They had fun. + +They learned that playing with both blocks and cars was more fun than playing with only one. They learned that playing with each other was more fun than playing by themselves. They learned that sometimes boring things can become fun things if you try something new. +Lily was a famous princess who loved jewels. She had many jewels in her room. She had red jewels, blue jewels, green jewels, and yellow jewels. She liked to wear them on her neck, her ears, her fingers, and her hair. + +One day, a new jewel came to the palace. It was a big, shiny, purple jewel. Lily had never seen a purple jewel before. She wanted to have it. She asked her father, the king, if she could have it. He said yes, but he had a condition. He said, "This jewel is very special. It can make wishes come true. But you have to be careful what you wish for. You have to think hard before you make a wish. And you have to share the jewel with others who need it." + +Lily agreed. She took the jewel to her room. She thought hard about what she wanted to wish for. She wished for a new dress, a new doll, a new book, and a new cake. She was very happy with her wishes. She put on her new dress, played with her new doll, read her new book, and ate her new cake. + +But then, she heard a knock on her door. It was her friend, Anna. Anna was sad. She said, "Lily, can I play with you? I am lonely. My mother is sick and my father is away. I have no one to talk to or have fun with." Lily felt sorry for Anna. She remembered what her father said. She had to share the jewel with others who need it. She had an idea. She said, "Anna, I have something to show you. It is a magic jewel. It can make wishes come true. Do you want to try it?" + +Anna was surprised. She said, "Really? A magic jewel? How does it work?" Lily said, "You just hold it in your hand and say what you want. But you have to be careful what you wish for. You have to think hard before you make a wish." Anna said, "OK, I will try it. But what should I wish for?" Lily said, "I don't know. You have to decide. But I recommend you wish for something that will make you happy and help others too." Anna nodded. She held the jewel in her hand and thought hard. She said, "I wish my mother gets better and my father comes home soon. And I wish Lily and I can be best friends forever." The jewel sparkled and made a sound. Anna's wish came true. Her mother got better and her father came home soon. Lily and Anna became best friends forever. They played with the jewel and made more wishes. They wished for peace, love, kindness, and joy. They shared the jewel with other people who needed it. They were very happy and grateful. They learned that the best wishes are the ones that make the world a better place. +Lily and Tom were going to have a picnic with their mom and dad. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a big basket. They also brought a ball, a kite and a book to play with. + +They drove to a park with many trees and flowers. They found a nice spot under a big tree and spread a blanket on the grass. Mom and dad opened the basket and gave Lily and Tom some food. They ate and drank and talked happily. + +After they finished, Lily and Tom wanted to play. They asked mom and dad if they could go and explore the park. Mom and dad said yes, but told them to stay close and not to touch anything they did not know. + +Lily and Tom ran around the park, looking at the birds, the bugs and the flowers. They saw a pond with some ducks and a bridge. They crossed the bridge and saw a big house on the other side. They were curious about the house. They wanted to see who lived there and what was inside. + +They walked towards the house and saw a door. The door was not locked. Lily and Tom opened the door and peeked inside. They saw a lot of things they had never seen before. There were paintings, statues, vases and books. There were also some shiny things that looked like gold and silver. + +Lily and Tom were amazed. They wanted to touch and take some of the things. They did not know that the house belonged to a rich and mean man who did not like visitors. They did not know that he had a big dog that guarded the house. They did not know that they were in trouble. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark and a growl. They turned around and saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was angry and wanted to bite them. Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped the things they had taken and ran out of the door. They ran back to the bridge and to the pond. They saw mom and dad waiting for them. They hugged them and told them what happened. + +Mom and dad were not happy. They scolded Lily and Tom for being naughty and careless. They told them that they should not open doors that were not theirs and that they should not take things that were not theirs. They told them that they could have been hurt by the dog or by the mean man. They told them that they should be respectful and honest. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They said they were sorry and that they would not do it again. They learned their lesson. They learned that being curious is good, but being greedy and rude is bad. They learned that they should listen to mom and dad and follow their rules. They learned that they should be happy with what they have and not want what they do not have. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lila had a big elephant that could make noises and move its trunk. Ben had a small car that could zoom around the floor. They were having fun, until Ben's car bumped into Lila's elephant and broke its trunk. + +"Oh no!" Lila cried. "My elephant is broken! You broke it, Ben!" + +"I'm sorry, Lila," Ben said. "It was an accident. I didn't mean to break it." + +Lila was very sad and angry. She loved her elephant and now it couldn't make noises or move its trunk. She didn't want to play with Ben anymore. She picked up her elephant and hugged it. + +"Can we fix it, Mommy?" she asked, looking at her mom who was sitting on the couch. + +"Let me see, honey," her mom said, taking the elephant from Lila. She looked at the trunk and saw that it was only loose, not broken. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lila. We can fix it. We just need some glue and some tape. Do you want to help me?" + +Lila nodded and wiped her tears. She followed her mom to the kitchen, where they found some glue and some tape. Her mom put some glue on the trunk and pressed it back to the elephant's head. Then she wrapped some tape around it to hold it in place. + +"There, all done," her mom said, handing the elephant back to Lila. "Let's see if it works." + +Lila pressed the button on the elephant's back and heard it make a loud noise. She saw its trunk move up and down. She was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You fixed it! You are so useful!" + +"You're welcome, Lila," her mom said, hugging her back. "I'm glad you're happy. Now, why don't you go and share your elephant with Ben? I'm sure he's sorry for what he did and he wants to play with you." + +Lila nodded and ran back to the living room, where Ben was waiting for her. She showed him her elephant and said, "Look, Ben! My elephant is fixed! Mommy fixed it! She is so useful!" + +"Wow, Lila! Your elephant is cool! I'm sorry I broke it, Lila. Can I play with it, too?" Ben asked, looking at her with hopeful eyes. + +Lila smiled and said, "Sure, Ben. You can play with it. But be careful, okay? It's my favorite toy." + +"Okay, Lila. I'll be careful. Thank you, Lila. You are so nice," Ben said, taking the elephant from Lila. They played together with the elephant and the car, and had fun again. They were both happy and forgot their fight. +Lila and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Lila has a red block and Ben has a blue block. They want to make a big tower together. + +"Can I have your blue block, Ben?" Lila asks. "It is very pretty and shiny." + +Ben shakes his head. "No, Lila. This is my blue block. You have a red block. It is very pretty and shiny too." + +Lila feels sad. She wants to share with Ben, but he does not want to share with her. She looks at the blue block and sees something. It has a sharp edge. It can hurt Ben if he is not careful. + +"Lila, look at my blue block!" Ben says. "It is so cool and smooth. Do you want to touch it?" + +Lila has an idea. She smiles and winks at Ben. "Yes, Ben. I want to touch your blue block. Can I hold it for a moment?" + +Ben nods. He is happy that Lila wants to play with him. He gives her the blue block and takes the red block. Lila holds the blue block gently. She does not want to hurt Ben. She says, "Thank you, Ben. Your blue block is very cool and smooth. But do you know what? It has a sharp edge. It can make a cut on your finger. You have to be careful with it." + +Ben looks at the blue block and sees the sharp edge. He feels scared. He does not want to get a cut on his finger. He says, "Oh, Lila. You are right. This blue block has a sharp edge. It can make a cut on my finger. I do not want to play with it anymore. Can I have my red block back?" + +Lila nods. She is happy that Ben learned something. She gives him the blue block and takes the red block. She says, "Here, Ben. This is your red block. It is very pretty and shiny. And it does not have a sharp edge. It is safe to play with. Can we make a big tower together?" + +Ben smiles. He is happy that Lila is nice to him. He says, "Yes, Lila. We can make a big tower together. And we can share our blocks. Sharing is fun." + +Lila and Ben hug each other. They are friends. They start to build a big tower with their blocks. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the attic. Inside the box, there were many old sweaters. Some were red, some were blue, some were green. They were all very soft and warm. + +"Let's decorate the sweaters!" Lily said. She had an idea. She ran to her room and brought back some glitter, buttons, ribbons and stickers. "We can make them pretty and fun!" + +Ben agreed. He liked to decorate things. He picked a green sweater and started to glue some buttons on it. He made a smiley face on the chest. Lily chose a red sweater and sprinkled some glitter on it. She made a star on the back. + +They worked hard and had fun. Soon, they had decorated all the sweaters. They put them on and looked at each other. They laughed. They looked very colorful and silly. + +"Let's show Mom and Dad!" Ben said. He took Lily's hand and they ran downstairs. Mom and Dad were in the kitchen. They saw the twins and smiled. + +"Wow, you look very graceful in your sweaters!" Mom said. She hugged them and kissed them. "Did you decorate them by yourselves?" + +"Yes, we did!" Lily said proudly. "We found them in the attic. Do you like them?" + +"We love them!" Dad said. He lifted them up and spun them around. "You are very creative and clever. You made old sweaters into new ones. You are the best decorators ever!" +Tom and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But soon they see that they have made a big mess. There are toys and papers and crayons everywhere. + +"Uh-oh," Tom says. "Mom will be mad if she sees this. We have to clean up." + +Mia nods. She does not want Mom to be mad either. She likes Mom. Mom is nice and gives them hugs and snacks. She helps Tom and Mia find their wrap when they are cold. Their wrap is soft and warm and has bright colors. + +Tom and Mia start to pick up their toys and put them in a big box. They also wipe the crayons off the papers and the floor with a cloth. They work hard and fast. They want to finish before Mom comes back. + +They are almost done when they hear Mom's voice. She is in the kitchen. She says, "Tom, Mia, are you ready for lunch?" + +Tom and Mia look at each other and smile. They are ready. They have cleaned up their mess. They are good kids. + +They run to the kitchen and hug Mom. Mom hugs them back and says, "You are such good kids. I'm proud of you. You cleaned up your living room. It looks very nice." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too. Now let's have some lunch. I made your favorite. Sandwiches and juice." + +Tom and Mia clap their hands. They love sandwiches and juice. They sit at the table and eat their lunch. They talk to Mom and tell her about their toys and their games. They have a lot of fun. + +They are happy. They have a nice Mom, a nice wrap, and a nice living room. They are good kids. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they find a big map in the attic. The map has many colors and shapes. They want to know what the map shows. + +"Look, Ben, this is a map of the world," Lily says. She points to a big blue part. "This is water. We bathe in water. And this is land. We live on land." + +"Wow, Lily, you are smart," Ben says. He points to a small green part. "What is this?" + +Lily looks at the map. She sees a word under the green part. She tries to read it. "This is...Africa. It is a continent. A continent is a big piece of land with many countries." + +"What is a country?" Ben asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She remembers what their teacher told them. "A country is a place where people have the same flag and rules. Like us. We live in America. America is a country." + +Ben nods. He wants to learn more. He points to another part of the map. "And what is this?" + +Lily and Ben look at the map together. They see many different colors and shapes. They are curious and happy. They ask each other questions and try to find the answers. They have fun with the map. They learn a lot. They are smart twins. +Lily was a little lamb who liked to play in the grass. She had soft white wool that kept her warm and cozy. She loved her mother, who always watched over her and told her stories. + +One day, Lily saw a big hole in the fence. She was curious and wanted to see what was on the other side. She thought it might be fun to explore. She did not listen to her mother, who told her to stay close and be careful. She sneaked away and went through the hole. + +She found herself in a strange place. There were no other sheep, only big noisy cars and scary dogs. She felt scared and alone. She wanted to go back to her mother, but she did not know how. She realized she had made a big mistake. She had left her safe home and gone to a dangerous place. + +She ran and ran, looking for the hole in the fence. She dodged the cars and the dogs, hoping they would not catch her. She cried and cried, wishing she had listened to her mother. She prayed and prayed, hoping someone would help her. + +Then she saw a friendly face. It was a kind man who had a farm. He saw Lily and knew she was lost. He picked her up and put her in his truck. He drove her back to the fence and found the hole. He fixed it with some wire and wood. He carried Lily to the other side and put her down. He smiled and waved goodbye. + +Lily was so happy to see her mother. She ran to her and hugged her. She apologized and promised to never run away again. She learned her lesson. She realized she was lucky to have her mother and her home. She realized she loved her wool, because it reminded her of her mother's love. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could build houses, towers, bridges and other structures with their blocks. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to the store with her. She said they could bring some of their blocks to play with in the car. Tim and Sam each chose their favorite blocks and put them in a bag. They were excited to go to the store. + +But when they got to the car, they saw that there was only one seat left. Their mom said they had to share the seat and the blocks. Tim and Sam did not like to share. They both wanted to have their own seat and their own blocks. They started to argue and fight. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You have to be nice to each other. You are brothers and you should love each other. Here, I'll carry one of your bags and you can carry the other one. Then you can take turns playing with the blocks in the car." + +Tim and Sam did not listen to their mom. They both wanted to carry their own bag. They pulled and tugged at the bags until they ripped. The blocks fell out of the bags and scattered on the ground. Some of them rolled under the car. Some of them flew into the street. Some of them broke into pieces. + +Tim and Sam looked at their blocks. They felt sad and sorry. They had lost their blocks and their fun. They had no structures to build or play with. They had no blocks to share or trade. They had nothing but their empty bags. + +They looked at each other. They felt lonely and ashamed. They had been mean and selfish. They had hurt each other and their mom. They had forgotten that they were brothers and they should love each other. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They said they loved each other and they wanted to be friends. They said they would share and help each other. They said they would listen to their mom and be nice. + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said she was proud of them and she loved them. She said they could get some new blocks at the store and they could build new structures together. She said they could have fun and be happy. + +Tim and Sam smiled and nodded. They held each other's hand and got into the car. They said they were ready to go to the store. They said they were ready to play. They said they were ready to be brothers. +Tim and his dog Max liked to play outside at night. They had a ball that could glow in the dark. It was very fun to throw and catch the ball and see it shine in the sky. + +One night, they saw another dog in the park. He was big and black and had a shiny collar. He looked very proud and strong. He came to Tim and Max and said, "Hello, I am Rex. I am the best dog in the park. Look at my collar. It is very shiny and expensive. Your ball is very dull and cheap. You are not good at playing. You are very humble and weak." + +Tim and Max did not like what Rex said. They felt sad and angry. They did not want to play with him. They said, "Hello, Rex. We are Tim and Max. We are happy and kind. Look at our ball. It can glow in the dark. It is very fun and special. You are not nice at talking. You are very rude and mean." + +Rex did not like what Tim and Max said. He felt hurt and jealous. He wanted to have their ball. He said, "Give me your ball. It is mine now. I am the best dog in the park. I can have whatever I want. You are very humble and weak. You cannot stop me." + +Tim and Max did not want to give their ball to Rex. They loved their ball. They said, "No, Rex. It is our ball. We are happy and kind. We can share with you. But you have to be nice and polite. You are very rude and mean. You have to learn to be humble and friendly." + +Rex did not want to share with Tim and Max. He wanted to have their ball all to himself. He tried to grab their ball. But Tim and Max were faster and smarter. They threw their ball in the air and ran away. They said, "Bye, Rex. We are going home. We hope you will be humble and friendly someday. Our ball can glow in the dark. But you cannot see it. You are too proud and blind." +Sara likes to jog with her mom. They jog in the park every morning. Sara sees many pretty things in the park. She sees flowers, birds, and squirrels. + +One day, Sara sees a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and a wet nose. Sara likes dogs. She wants to pet the dog. + +"Mom, can I pet the dog?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, but you have to ask the owner first," mom says. "And be gentle and calm." + +Sara and mom jog to the dog and the owner. The owner is a nice lady. She smiles at Sara and mom. + +"Hello, this is my dog, Max. He is very friendly. Do you want to pet him?" the lady asks. + +"Yes, please," Sara says. She reaches out her hand to Max. Max sniffs her hand and licks it. Sara giggles. She strokes Max's fur and rubs his ears. Max wags his tail and barks. + +"Max likes you," the lady says. "You are very kind to him." + +"Thank you," Sara says. "Max is very pretty and soft. I like him too." + +Sara and mom say goodbye to the lady and Max. They jog back to their home. Sara is happy. She made a new friend in the park. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They pretended to be hunters and looked for animals to catch. One day, they saw a big rabbit and ran after it. + +"Look, a rabbit!" Tim shouted. "Let's catch it!" + +"OK, I will support you!" Sam said. He followed Tim with a stick in his hand. + +The rabbit was fast and smart. It ran into a hole under a big tree. Tim and Sam reached the hole and tried to dig it out. + +"Come out, rabbit!" Tim said. "We want to play with you!" + +But the rabbit did not come out. It stayed inside the hole and was quiet. + +Tim and Sam dug and dug, but they did not see the rabbit. They did not see the big bear that was sleeping behind the tree either. The bear was angry because the boys made a lot of noise and disturbed its nap. It woke up and saw the boys digging near its hole. + +The bear roared and charged at the boys. Tim and Sam heard the roar and turned around. They saw the big bear and were very scared. + +"Help, a bear!" Sam screamed. "Run, Tim, run!" + +But it was too late. The bear was faster than the boys and caught them with its big paws. It bit them and dragged them into its hole. The bear was happy because it had a tasty meal. The boys were sad because they could not play anymore. + +The end. +Tommy loves dinosaurs. He has many dinosaur toys in his room. He likes to play with them and make them roar. He has a big gray dinosaur that is his favorite. He calls it Rex. + +One day, Tommy goes to the park with his mom. He brings Rex with him. He wants to show Rex to his friends. He sees Lily and Ben on the swings. He runs to them and says, "Look at my dinosaur! It is big and gray and it can roar!" + +Lily and Ben look at Rex. They think it is cool. They want to play with it. Lily asks, "Can I hold your dinosaur, Tommy?" Tommy says, "No, it is mine. You can look, but you cannot touch." Lily feels sad. She likes dinosaurs too. + +Ben says, "I have a dinosaur too. It is green and it can fly. It is better than your dinosaur, Tommy." Tommy feels angry. He thinks Rex is the best dinosaur ever. He says, "No, it is not. My dinosaur can beat your dinosaur. It is stronger and faster and louder." + +Ben and Tommy start to argue. They raise their voices and make their dinosaurs fight. They do not listen to each other. They do not have fun. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the swings. She sees Tommy and Ben fighting. She sees Lily crying. She says, "Stop, stop, stop! What is going on here? Why are you not playing nicely?" + +Tommy and Ben stop fighting. They look at mom. They feel ashamed. They say, "Sorry, mom. We were fighting over our dinosaurs. We wanted to show off. We did not share. We did not care." + +Mom says, "That is not how you treat your friends. And that is not how you treat your toys. Dinosaurs are not for fighting. They are for having fun. You can have fun with your dinosaurs if you share them and respect them. Do you understand?" + +Tommy and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry." They look at Lily. They say, "Sorry, Lily. Do you want to play with our dinosaurs? We can take turns. We can make them roar and fly and have adventures." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Yes, I do. Thank you. That sounds fun." She wipes her tears. She takes Rex from Tommy. She makes him roar. Tommy takes Ben's dinosaur. He makes it fly. Ben takes another dinosaur from his backpack. He makes it run. + +They play with their dinosaurs. They laugh and talk and imagine. They have fun. Mom watches them. She smiles. She is happy. She says, "That is better. That is how you play with dinosaurs." +Tom and Mia were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked around the house for something fun to do. + +"Let's create something!" Tom said. He had an idea. He ran to his room and came back with a big box. "We can make a fort with this box and some curtains!" + +Mia liked the idea. She helped Tom drag the box to the living room. They found some curtains in the closet and draped them over the box. They made a door and a window with scissors. They crawled inside their fort and pretended it was a castle. + +"This is our castle and we are the king and the queen!" Tom said. He put a paper crown on his head. "We have to protect our castle from the dragon!" + +Mia put a paper crown on her head too. She looked out the window and saw a shadow. "There is the dragon!" she said. She pointed to the lamp. "It is big and scary!" + +Tom grabbed a toy sword and a pillow. "Don't worry, I will fight the dragon!" he said. He ran out of the fort and waved his sword at the lamp. "Roar! Go away, dragon!" + +Mia cheered for Tom. She threw some stuffed animals at the lamp. "You can do it, Tom! You are brave!" + +Tom and Mia had fun playing with their fort and their imaginations. They forgot about the gloomy day and made their own sunshine. +Tommy was a thoughtful boy who liked to read books and ask questions. He had a friend named Lily who liked to play with dolls and sing songs. One day, they decided to share their toys and have fun together. + +Tommy brought his favorite book, a big book with many pictures of animals. He showed it to Lily and said, "Look, this is a lion. He is big and strong and has a mane. He lives in Africa and roars loud. Do you like lions?" + +Lily looked at the book and said, "No, I don't like lions. They are scary and mean and have sharp teeth. They can hurt you and eat you. I like dolls. They are pretty and nice and have dresses. They can be your friends and hug you. Do you like dolls?" + +Tommy looked at the dolls and said, "No, I don't like dolls. They are boring and silly and have no hair. They can't do anything and talk to you. I like books. They are interesting and smart and have words. They can teach you and tell you stories. Do you like books?" + +Lily and Tommy looked at each other and frowned. They did not like the same toys and did not understand each other. They felt sad and angry and did not want to play together. + +Then, they heard a voice from the kitchen. It was Tommy's mom, who had made some cookies and milk for them. She called them and said, "Come on, kids, it's snack time. You can have some cookies and milk and discuss what you like and don't like. Maybe you can find something in common and have more fun." + +Lily and Tommy looked at each other and smiled. They liked cookies and milk and they liked each other. They decided to give each other a chance and discuss their toys and hobbies. They learned that they had some things in common and some things different, and that was okay. They enjoyed their snack and their talk and their play. They were thoughtful and friendly and happy. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big tree in their yard that they loved to climb. One day, they decided to have a race to see who could reach the top of the tree first. They put on their dress and shoes and ran to the tree. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim shouted, and they both started to climb. Tim was faster and stronger than Lily, and he soon got ahead of her. He looked down and saw Lily struggling to catch up. He felt proud and happy. He wanted to win the race and show Lily that he was better. + +Lily saw Tim getting farther and farther away. She felt sad and angry. She wanted to win the race and show Tim that she was not weak. She tried to climb faster and faster, but she was not careful. She slipped and fell from the tree. She landed on the ground with a loud thud. She cried out in pain. + +Tim heard Lily's cry and looked down. He saw Lily lying on the ground, bleeding and crying. He felt scared and sorry. He forgot about the race and climbed down as fast as he could. He ran to Lily and hugged her. + +"Lily, Lily, are you okay?" he asked, worried. + +"No, Tim, I'm not okay. I hurt my arm and my leg. It hurts a lot. Why did you have to be so competitive? Why did you have to race me?" Lily sobbed. + +Tim felt ashamed and guilty. He realized that he had been mean and selfish. He had not cared about Lily's feelings or safety. He had only cared about winning. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I was a bad brother. I love you, Lily. You are my twin. You are my friend. I don't want to race you anymore. I want to help you." Tim said, sincerely. + +He helped Lily get up and took her to their mom. Their mom was shocked and angry. She scolded Tim for being competitive and hurting Lily. She took Lily to the doctor. The doctor said that Lily had broken her arm and her leg. She had to wear a cast and use crutches for a long time. She could not play outside or climb the tree anymore. + +Tim felt very sorry for Lily. He learned his lesson. He learned that being competitive is not good. He learned that being kind and caring is better. He learned that he should love and respect his twin. He learned that winning is not everything. He learned that playing together is more fun. He learned that the tree was not a toy. He learned that the tree was dangerous. He learned that he should never climb the tree again. +One day, Tom and Sam went to the park to play. They saw a big pile of paper and a machine that could print pictures on it. Tom wanted to print a picture of a lion, but Sam wanted to print a picture of a spear. They both pushed the buttons on the machine, but nothing happened. + +"Let me try!" Tom said. + +"No, me!" Sam said. + +They started to fight over the machine. They pulled and pushed each other, and made a lot of noise. The machine got angry and started to print a lot of spears. The spears flew out of the machine and landed on the ground. Some of them hit Tom and Sam. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom and Sam cried. "The spears hurt us!" + +They ran away from the machine, but it was too late. The spears had made big holes in their bodies. They fell down and did not get up. The machine stopped printing and was quiet. The paper was all red with blood. The end. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toy cars and trucks in the garden. They have a big pile of sand and some rocks and sticks. They want to make a road and a bridge. + +"Look, I can load the sand with my truck!" Tom says. He scoops up some sand with his shovel and dumps it in the back of his truck. "Vroom, vroom, I can drive it to the road!" + +"Me too, me too!" Lily says. She has a smaller truck and a spoon. She loads some sand with her spoon and follows Tom. "Beep, beep, make way for me!" + +They drive their trucks to the road and unload the sand. They pat it down with their hands and make it smooth. Then they look for rocks and sticks to make the bridge. + +"Here, this is a good rock!" Tom says. He picks up a big rock and carries it to the road. He puts it down and looks for another one. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cries. She has picked up a stick, but it has a sour berry on it. She has put the berry in her mouth and it tastes bad. She spits it out and makes a face. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asks. He runs to her and sees the berry. "That is not a good berry, Lily. That is a sour berry. It makes your mouth hurt. You need water." + +He helps her up and they go to the hose. He turns on the water and lets Lily drink. She rinses her mouth and feels better. + +"Thank you, Tom," she says. "You are a good brother." + +"You are welcome, Lily," he says. "You are a good sister. Come on, let's finish our road and bridge. We can play some more." + +They go back to their trucks and load more sand and rocks and sticks. They make a nice road and bridge and drive their trucks over it. They have fun and forget about the sour berry. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play dress-up. They had many hats, shirts, skirts, and pants in their big box. One day, they decided to pretend they were famous singers. Sam put on a red hat, a blue shirt, and green pants. Lily put on a yellow hat, a pink shirt, and purple pants. + +They took their toy microphones and went to the living room. They sang loud and funny songs for their mom and dad. Mom and dad clapped and smiled. They liked to watch Sam and Lily have fun. + +But then, Sam's pants fell down. He forgot to tie his belt. He felt silly and embarrassed. He wanted to run away and hide. He dropped his microphone and covered his face. + +Lily saw what happened. She felt sorry for Sam. She wanted to help him. She picked up his microphone and said, "Don't worry, Sam. It's okay. Everyone makes mistakes. You are still a famous singer. And I am still your sister. We can share my belt. Come on, let's sing together." + +She gave Sam her belt and wrapped it around his pants. She hugged him and smiled. Sam felt better. He thanked Lily and hugged her back. He put on his microphone and smiled. They sang together again. Mom and dad clapped and cheered. They were proud of Sam and Lily. They were happy to see them stay kind and brave. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big green vine. It has many purple balls on it. + +"Look, Ben, grapes!" Anna says. She runs to the vine and picks a grape. She puts it in her mouth. It is sweet and juicy. + +"Can I have one, too?" Ben asks. He follows Anna and picks a grape. He bites it. It is sour and makes him spit. + +"Yuck, this grape is bad!" Ben says. He makes a face. + +Anna laughs. "Not all grapes are the same, Ben. Some are sweet and some are sour. You have to find the good ones." + +She shows him how to look for the grapes that are big and shiny. They are the sweet ones. The grapes that are small and wrinkly are the sour ones. + +They find many good grapes and eat them. They fill their pockets with more grapes to share with Mom and Dad. + +They are very busy and happy. They do not see the big black bird that is watching them from a tree. The bird likes grapes, too. It waits for a chance to swoop down and take some. +Anna was very happy. Tomorrow was her birthday and she had a big present under her bed. She did not know what was inside, but she hoped it was a doll. She loved dolls very much. She wanted to play with them and dress them and comb their hair. + +But Tom, her big brother, was not happy. He was angry and mean. He did not like Anna and he did not like dolls. He wanted to make Anna sad and cry. He had a bad plan. He wanted to steal her present and hide it somewhere. He thought that would be funny. + +When Anna was asleep, Tom sneaked into her room. He was very quiet and careful. He looked under her bed and saw the big present. He smiled and reached for it. But then he heard a loud noise. It was Anna's dog, Rex. Rex was very loyal and smart. He saw Tom and he did not like him. He barked and growled and jumped on him. + +Tom was fearful. He dropped the present and ran away. He did not want to get bitten by Rex. He screamed and cried and woke up everyone. Anna woke up too. She saw her present and her dog. She hugged Rex and thanked him. She said, "You are a good dog, Rex. You saved my present. You are my hero." + +The end. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. Sara saw a pretty bee on a yellow flower. She wanted to measure it with her ruler. + +"Look, Tom, a pretty bee! I want to measure it. How big do you think it is?" Sara asked. + +Tom looked at the bee and shook his head. He did not like bees. He was afraid of them. He thought they would sting him. + +"No, Sara, don't measure the bee. It is bad. It will sting you and hurt you. Let's measure something else. How about this rock?" Tom said. + +Sara did not listen to Tom. She was curious about the bee. She moved closer to the flower with her ruler. She tried to measure the bee from its head to its tail. + +The bee did not like Sara. It felt Sara was too close. It felt Sara was trying to bother it. It did not want to be measured. It wanted to be left alone. It buzzed angrily and flew away from the flower. It flew towards Sara's face. + +Sara was scared. She saw the bee coming at her. She dropped her ruler and screamed. She ran away from the bee. She ran to Tom and hugged him. + +"Tom, Tom, help me! The bee is chasing me! It is going to sting me!" Sara cried. + +Tom hugged Sara and tried to calm her down. He saw the bee flying away. It was not chasing Sara anymore. It was looking for another flower. + +"Sara, Sara, it's okay. The bee is gone. It won't sting you. You are safe. But you should not measure bees. They don't like it. They are not toys. They are living things. They have feelings. You should be nice to them." Tom said. + +Sara nodded and sniffed. She was sorry for measuring the bee. She did not mean to make it mad. She learned her lesson. She decided to measure something else. Something that did not mind. Something that did not fly. Something like a rock. +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to wash the potatoes and put them in a big pot. Mom said they would make soup with the potatoes and some carrots and chicken. + +One day, Sara was washing the potatoes in the sink. She saw a big brown potato that looked funny. It had eyes and a nose and a mouth. Sara thought it looked like a face. She smiled and said hello to the potato. + +She wanted to show the potato to her mom, but mom was busy cutting the chicken. Sara picked up the potato and walked to the stove. But the floor was wet and slippery. Sara did not see the water and she slipped. She fell down and the potato flew out of her hand. It landed in the pot with the boiling water. + +Sara cried and mom came running. She saw Sara on the floor and the potato in the pot. She hugged Sara and said it was okay. She said the potato was just a potato, not a friend. She said they would make soup with it and it would taste good. + +Sara felt better and mom helped her up. She said sorry for slipping and making a mess. Mom said it was not her fault and she was glad she was not hurt. She said she loved her and gave her a kiss. Sara smiled and said she loved her too. She said she still liked potatoes, even if they had faces. Mom laughed and said they would have some for lunch. +Lily was a little girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to learn how to cook and bake yummy things. One day, her mom was making a cake and Lily wanted to see how it looked in the oven. + +"Mom, can I see the cake?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. It's still baking. You have to wait until it's done," her mom said. + +"But I want to see it now!" Lily said. She was very curious and impatient. + +She saw the oven door was a little open and she thought she could peek inside. She did not know that the oven was very hot and that she should not touch it. She reached out her hand and touched the stove. + +"Ouch!" Lily cried. She felt a sharp pain in her fingers. She quickly pulled back her hand and started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to her. She saw that Lily had touched the stove and that her fingers were red and sore. + +"Oh, Lily, what did you do?" her mom said. She hugged her and took her to the sink. She ran some cold water over her fingers and wrapped them in a soft cloth. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to see the cake. I touched the stove and it hurt me," Lily said. + +"I know, honey. But you should never touch the stove. It's very dangerous. It can burn you and make you sick. You have to be careful in the kitchen and listen to me," her mom said. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I will listen to you next time. I won't touch the stove again," Lily said. + +Her mom kissed her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I love you. You're a good girl. But now you need to rest. You're sleepy and your fingers need to heal. Come on, let's go to your room and read a story." + +Lily nodded and followed her mom. She was sleepy and her fingers hurt. She hoped the cake would be good and that she could have a slice later. She learned a lesson that day. She learned not to touch the stove. +Sara and Ben were lost in the big sand. They were very thirsty and tired. They saw a green spot far away. They hoped it was water and trees. + +"Let's go there, maybe we can drink and rest," Sara said. + +"OK, but we have to hurry, the sun is very hot," Ben said. + +They walked and walked, but the green spot did not get closer. They felt like they were walking in circles. + +"Are we there yet?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, it looks the same," Sara said. + +They started to cry. They wished they were back home with their mom and dad. + +Suddenly, they heard a sound. It was a camel. It came from behind a big rock. It had a man on its back. The man was wearing a long cloth and a hat. He smiled and waved at them. + +"Hello, little ones, are you lost?" he asked. + +"Yes, we are, we were looking for water and trees, but we can't find them," Sara said. + +The man nodded. He pointed at the green spot. + +"That is an oasis, a place with water and trees in the big sand. But it is very far, you can't reach it by walking. You need a camel like mine. His name is Rami. He can take you there," he said. + +Sara and Ben were happy. They liked the camel. He was soft and friendly. He let them touch his nose and ears. + +"Can we ride on him?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, he has room for both of you. Come, I will help you up," the man said. + +He lifted them and put them on the camel's back. He climbed up behind them. He made a sound and the camel started to move. He was very fast. He made the sand rise behind him. + +Sara and Ben felt the wind on their faces. They saw the oasis get closer and closer. They saw the water sparkle and the trees sway. They saw birds and flowers and fruits. They were very happy. + +They thanked the man and the camel. They drank and ate and played. They forgot they were lost. They felt like they were in a dream. + +The man watched them with a smile. He was glad he found them. He was also a little envious. He wished he could stay with them in the oasis. But he had to go back to the big sand. He had a long way to go. He hoped they would be safe and happy. He hoped he would see them again. +Lily was very happy. She got an invitation to Ben's birthday party. Ben was her best friend. He lived next door. The invitation had a picture of a cake and balloons. Lily liked cake and balloons. + +Lily asked her mom if she could go to the party. Her mom said yes, but she had to be good and follow the rules. Lily said she would. She wanted to have fun with Ben and the other kids. + +Lily put on her pink dress and her white shoes. She also took a gift for Ben. It was a book with animals and colors. Lily liked books with animals and colors. She hoped Ben would like it too. + +Lily and her mom walked to Ben's house. They saw a lot of cars and people. Lily heard music and laughter. She was excited. She knocked on the door. Ben's mom opened it. She smiled and said hello. + +"Welcome, Lily! We're so glad you came. Come in, come in. The party is in the backyard. Ben is waiting for you. He's wearing a regular hat, not a party hat. He says he likes regular hats better. Can you find him?" + +Lily nodded and said thank you. She gave Ben's mom the gift. She went to the backyard. She saw a lot of kids. They were playing games and eating snacks. She looked for Ben. She saw him by the swing. He was wearing a regular hat. It was blue and had a star on it. + +Lily ran to Ben. She hugged him and said happy birthday. Ben hugged her back and said thank you. He said he was happy she came. He asked her if she wanted to play with him. Lily said yes. She liked playing with Ben. + +They played on the swing, the slide, and the sandbox. They also ate cake and ice cream. They sang happy birthday to Ben. They opened the gifts. Ben liked Lily's gift. He said it was his favorite. He showed her the animals and the colors. They read the book together. + +Lily and Ben had a lot of fun. They remained friends. They liked each other. They liked regular hats. They liked cake and balloons. They liked books with animals and colors. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play hunter in the woods. They have sticks that they pretend are sharp spears. They look for animals to hunt. + +One day, they see a big rabbit. Tom and Sam both want to catch it. They are competitive. They run after the rabbit with their sticks. They shout and laugh. + +"Look, Tom, the rabbit is over there!" Sam says. + +"No, Sam, it is over here!" Tom says. + +They do not agree. They go in different directions. The rabbit is clever. It runs away from them. + +Tom and Sam get lost in the woods. They do not see each other. They do not see the rabbit. They do not see the way back home. They are scared. + +"Sam, where are you?" Tom calls. + +"Tom, where are you?" Sam calls. + +They hear each other. They follow the sound. They find each other. They hug. They are happy. + +"Let's go home, Tom," Sam says. + +"OK, Sam, let's go home," Tom says. + +They hold hands. They walk together. They look for the path. They see their mom. She is waiting for them. She is worried. + +"Tom, Sam, where have you been?" she asks. + +"We were playing hunter, mom," they say. + +"Did you catch anything?" she asks. + +"No, mom, the rabbit was too fast," they say. + +"Maybe next time, boys," she says. + +She smiles. She hugs them. She takes them home. They have cookies and milk. They tell her their story. They are tired. They go to bed. They dream of rabbits. +Lily and Ben are hungry. They want to eat pizza for lunch. Mom says they can have pizza, but they have to wait. Mom is making pizza in the oven. + +Lily and Ben sit on the floor and play with their toys. They hear a beep. The oven is ready. Mom takes out the pizza. It smells good. It has cheese and tomato and pepperoni. + +"Can we have pizza now, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Not yet, sweetie. The pizza is very hot. We have to wait for it to cool down," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want to eat pizza now. They look at the pizza on the table. It is big and round and yummy. + +"Maybe we can have a little bite," Ben says. + +He stands up and walks to the table. He reaches for the pizza. He does not see Mom. + +"Ben, no!" Lily shouts. + +Mom turns around and sees Ben. She runs to the table. She grabs Ben's hand. + +"Ouch!" Ben cries. + +He drops the pizza. It falls on the floor. It makes a mess. + +"Ben, you burned your hand. You have to be careful. The pizza is very hot," Mom says. + +She hugs Ben and takes him to the sink. She puts cold water on his hand. She gives him a band-aid. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I was hungry. I wanted pizza," Ben says. + +"I know, honey. But you have to wait. The pizza is too hot to eat. You have to be patient," Mom says. + +She looks at the pizza on the floor. It is ruined. + +"Now we have no pizza for lunch. What are we going to do?" Mom says. + +Lily has an idea. She stands up and goes to the phone. She picks it up and dials a number. + +"Hello, pizza place? Can you bring us a pizza? A long one, please. With cheese and tomato and pepperoni. And make it fast. We are very hungry. Thank you. Bye," Lily says. + +She hangs up the phone and smiles. + +"Don't worry, Mom. I ordered a new pizza. A long one. It will be here soon," Lily says. + +Mom is surprised. She laughs. + +"You are very smart, Lily. And very brave. Thank you for ordering a new pizza. A long one. That sounds good," Mom says. + +She kisses Lily and Ben. + +"Let's clean up the mess and wait for the pizza. And this time, we will wait for it to cool down before we eat it. OK?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They help Mom clean up the mess. They are happy. They are going to have pizza for lunch. A long one. With cheese and tomato and pepperoni. And they are going to be careful. And patient. And enjoy it. +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked to draw pictures best. They had crayons and paper and stickers. They made pictures of their family, their pets, their friends and their dreams. + +"Look at my picture!" Lily said to Max. She had drawn a big house with a garden and a swing. "It is perfect! I want to live there one day." + +Max looked at Lily's picture. He liked it, but he wanted to show his picture too. He had drawn a rocket and a star and a moon. "It is perfect! I want to go there one day." + +He pushed his picture in front of Lily's picture. He wanted her to see it and say it was perfect too. + +But Lily did not like that. She pushed his picture away. She wanted him to see her picture and say it was perfect too. + +They pushed and pushed each other's pictures. They did not say nice words. They did not share. They made a big mess. + +Mom came into the living room. She saw the mess and the angry faces. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you pushing each other's pictures? Why are you not playing nicely?" + +Lily and Max looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They knew they had done something wrong. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they said. "We both wanted to show our perfect pictures. But we forgot to be kind and take turns." + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and kissed them. She said, "I love your pictures. They are both perfect. But you know what is more perfect? You two. You are my perfect children. And I want you to love each other and respect each other. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom. We can do that. We love you and we love each other." + +They gave each other their pictures. They said, "Your picture is perfect. I like it very much." + +They cleaned up the mess. They played together. They were happy. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. But their room is messy. Toys are everywhere on the floor, on the bed, on the shelves. + +"Let's clean our room," Lily says to Max. "Mommy will be happy if we are organized." + +"OK," Max says. "But I am tired. Can we nap first?" + +"No, we can't," Lily says. "We have to clean now. Then we can nap later." + +Lily and Max start to pick up their toys. They put them in boxes and baskets. They sort them by color and shape. They make piles of books and dolls and cars and blocks. They work hard and fast. + +"Look, we are almost done," Lily says. "Our room is organized. Mommy will be proud of us." + +"Yes, we did a good job," Max says. "But I am very tired. Can we nap now?" + +"Yes, we can," Lily says. "We deserve a nap. Come on, let's go to our bed." + +Lily and Max go to their bed. They snuggle under their blankets. They close their eyes. They nap happily. They dream of their toys and their mommy. They are good twins. They are organized twins. They are sleepy twins. Today is a good day. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with their dogs. Tom has a big dog named Rex. Sam has a small dog named Spot. Rex and Spot are also friends. + +One day, Tom and Sam go to the park with their dogs. They have a ball and a rope. They throw the ball and the rope for Rex and Spot to catch. Rex and Spot run fast and have fun. + +Then, Tom and Sam see a man with a cart. The man has many sausages in the cart. They smell good. Tom and Sam are hungry. They want to buy some sausages. + +"Hello, man," Tom says. "Can we have some sausages, please?" + +"Sure, kids," the man says. "How many do you want?" + +"Two, please," Sam says. + +The man gives them two sausages. They are hot and tasty. Tom and Sam thank the man and pay him. + +But Rex and Spot also smell the sausages. They want some too. They pull their leads and bark. + +"Sorry, dogs," Tom says. "These are our sausages. You can have some later." + +But Rex and Spot do not listen. They pull harder and harder. They break their leads and run to the cart. They jump on the cart and grab some sausages. + +"Hey, stop!" the man shouts. "Those are my sausages!" + +Tom and Sam are shocked. They run after their dogs. They try to catch them and take the sausages back. + +But Rex and Spot are too fast. They run away with the sausages. They eat them in a corner. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They have lost their dogs and their sausages. They go back to the man and say sorry. + +"It's okay, kids," the man says. "Dogs are dogs. They like sausages. But you should be more careful with your leads. Here, have some more sausages. They are on me." + +Tom and Sam are happy. They thank the man and take the sausages. They find their dogs and share the sausages with them. Rex and Spot are happy too. They lick their faces and wag their tails. + +Tom and Sam learn a lesson. They promise to hold their leads better next time. They hug their dogs and go home. They are still friends. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play together. They have a big box in their room. They use the box to hide and surprise each other. + +One morning, Sam wakes up early. He has an idea. He goes to the box and gets inside. He waits for Mia to wake up. He wants to reveal himself and make her laugh. + +Mia wakes up later. She sees the box. She thinks it is normal. She does not know Sam is inside. She walks to the box and says, "Hello, box. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sam hears Mia. He jumps out of the box and shouts, "Boo!" Mia is scared. She screams and runs away. Sam laughs and chases her. He says, "I got you, Mia. It was me in the box. Did you like my surprise?" + +Mia stops and turns around. She sees Sam smiling. She is not scared anymore. She smiles too. She says, "You are silly, Sam. You scared me. But it was a good surprise. I like surprises. Let's play with the box again." +Tom likes to rise early and help his dad make breakfast. He puts on his blue apron and climbs on a stool. He sees a big cup on the counter. It is rough and has a picture of a bear on it. Tom thinks it is his dad's cup. + +He wants to surprise his dad and fill the cup with juice. He reaches for the jug of juice on the shelf. But the jug is too heavy and slips from his hand. It falls on the floor and breaks. Juice spills everywhere. Tom feels scared and sad. + +He hears his dad coming and starts to cry. His dad sees the mess and the broken jug. He also sees Tom's blue apron and his rough cup. He understands what Tom tried to do. He hugs Tom and says, "It's okay, buddy. You wanted to do something nice for me. I appreciate it. Accidents happen. Let's clean up together and then we can have breakfast. I love you, Tom." + +Tom stops crying and smiles. He says, "I love you, dad. I'm sorry for the juice. Can I still have some in your rough cup?" His dad laughs and says, "Of course you can. You can have anything you want in my rough cup. It's your cup too, now." They wipe the floor and the counter. Then they pour some juice in the rough cup and share it. Tom feels happy and proud. He likes to rise early and help his dad make breakfast. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they want to go to the park. Lily puts on her coat and zips it up. Tom puts on his hat and gloves. + +"Are you ready?" Lily asks Tom. + +"Yes, I am ready!" Tom says. "Let's go!" + +They walk to the park. They take big steps and small steps. They see a dog, a bird, and a car. They say hello to them. + +"Hello, dog! Hello, bird! Hello, car!" they say. + +They get to the park. They see a slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They are happy. + +"What do you want to play?" Tom asks Lily. + +"I want to play on the slide!" Lily says. "It is fun and fast!" + +"OK, let's play on the slide!" Tom says. "You go first!" + +Lily climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She slides down. She laughs. + +"Wow, that was nice!" she says. + +Tom climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He slides down. He laughs. + +"Wow, that was nice, too!" he says. + +They play on the slide again and again. They have a lot of fun. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds. + +They ran to the tree and looked for a branch to hold. Tom saw a branch that was low and strong. He pulled himself up and sat on the branch. He smiled and waved at Lily. "Come on, Lily, it is fun up here!" + +Lily saw another branch that was near Tom's branch. She reached for it and tried to climb. But the branch was wet and slippery. Lily did not recognize that the branch was wet. She slipped and fell to the ground. She cried and hurt her knee. + +Tom heard Lily cry and looked down. He saw Lily on the ground and felt sorry. He climbed down and ran to Lily. He hugged her and said, "I am sorry, Lily, are you okay?" + +Lily stopped crying and looked at Tom. She saw that he was kind and caring. She smiled and said, "I am okay, Tom, thank you. The branch was wet and I did not recognize it. Next time, I will be more careful." + +Tom and Lily walked to the bench and sat down. They ate some cookies and drank some juice. They felt better and happy. They decided to play something else. They liked to play in the park. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him a name: Frosty. + +"Hello, Frosty!" Lily said. "You are a charming snowman. We like you very much." + +"Yes, we do!" Ben said. "You are our friend. Do you want to play with us?" + +Frosty did not say anything. He just smiled with his carrot nose. + +Lily and Ben ran around the snowman, throwing snowballs and making snow angels. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. It was coming to their street. It had a big shovel in the front. It was going to clear the snow. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The truck is going to take Frosty away!" + +"We have to save him!" Ben said. "He is our friend. He has value to us." + +They ran to the snowman and hugged him. They hoped the truck would not see them. + +But the truck did see them. It stopped near the snowman. The driver got out. He saw Lily and Ben. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" he asked. "You have to move. I have to clear the snow." + +"But this is Frosty!" Lily said. "He is our snowman. He is charming. He is our friend. Please don't take him away." + +The driver looked at the snowman. He saw his hat, his scarf and his carrot nose. He saw his smile. + +He felt sorry for the kids. He remembered when he was a kid and made snowmen too. + +He smiled too. + +"OK, kids, I won't take him away," he said. "But you have to be careful. The snow will melt soon. And Frosty will melt too." + +"We know," Ben said. "But we will enjoy him while we can. And we will make him again next winter." + +"Good," the driver said. "Now, go back to your house. It's cold outside. And don't forget to freeze some snowballs for later." + +Lily and Ben thanked the driver. They said goodbye to Frosty. They ran back to their house. + +They were happy. They had a charming snowman. They had a kind driver. They had each other. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play dress-up. She had many clothes and hats and shoes in her closet. One day, she found a veil that was white and long and shiny. She put it on her head and pretended to be a princess. + +She went to the living room where her mom and dad were talking. She wanted to show them her veil and how pretty she was. She said, "Look at me, I am a princess!" + +But when she walked, she did not see the coffee table in front of her. She tripped over it and fell down. The veil got tangled around her legs and arms. She could not get up. She started to cry. + +Her mom and dad ran to help her. They lifted her up and untangled the veil. They hugged her and kissed her. They said, "Are you okay, Lily? We are sorry you fell down. You are a brave girl." + +Lily felt embarrassed. She thought she was silly for wearing the veil and not looking where she was going. She said, "I am sorry, mom and dad. I was not careful. I was not a good princess." + +Her mom and dad smiled. They said, "You are a good princess, Lily. You are kind and sweet and smart. You don't need a veil to be a princess. You just need to be yourself. And we love you just the way you are." + +Lily smiled too. She learned that being a princess is not about what you wear, but what you are. She hugged her mom and dad and said, "I love you too. Thank you for helping me. Can I still play dress-up?" + +Her mom and dad nodded. They said, "Of course you can, Lily. But be careful and watch where you go. And have fun!" + +Lily said, "Okay, mom and dad. I will." She put the veil back in her closet and picked another outfit. She played dress-up and had fun. She was happy. +Ben and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat pizza for lunch. Mom said they could help her make pizza in the kitchen. Ben and Lily were happy. + +Mom gave them some dough and cheese and sauce. She told them to put sauce and cheese on the dough. Ben and Lily did what Mom said. They liked to spread the sauce and sprinkle the cheese. They made two pizzas, one for each of them. + +Mom put the pizzas in the oven. She said they had to wait for ten minutes. Ben and Lily were impatient. They wanted to eat pizza now. They asked Mom how long it would take. Mom said it was not ready yet. They asked Mom again and again. + +Mom had an idea. She suggested they play a game while they waited. She said they could play I Spy. Ben and Lily liked I Spy. They took turns to spy something in the kitchen and make the other one guess. They spied the fridge, the clock, the spoon, the flower and the cat. + +Soon, the oven beeped. The pizzas were ready. Mom took them out and cut them into slices. She gave Ben and Lily their plates. They said thank you to Mom. They ate their pizzas. They were delicious. Ben and Lily were happy. They liked to make pizza with Mom. +One day, Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But Max was not careful. He ran too fast and fell down. He hurt his knee and it was bleeding. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Max cried. "It hurts!" + +Lily ran to him and saw his knee. She felt sorry for him. She remembered that her mom had a bandage in her bag. She went to get it. + +"Here, Max, this will help you," Lily said. She took the bandage and wrapped it around Max's knee. The bandage was purple, Max's favorite color. + +"Thank you, Lily," Max said. "You are a good friend. The bandage is nice and purple." + +Lily smiled. She was happy to help Max. She told him to be more careful next time. + +"I will, Lily," Max said. "And I will keep the bandage until it gets better." + +They hugged and went back to play. They had fun and learned to be kind and careful. +Lily was taking a bath with her mom. She liked to play with the bubbles and the toys in the water. She saw a big bottle of shampoo on the shelf. It was white and had a picture of a flower on it. + +"Mom, can I have the shampoo?" Lily asked. She wanted to make more bubbles with it. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. It might make your eyes hurt if it gets in them," Mom said. She helped Lily reach for the bottle. + +Lily squeezed some shampoo on her hand and rubbed it on her hair. She made a funny hairstyle with the foam. She giggled and showed it to Mom. + +"Wow, you look like a unicorn!" Mom said. She smiled and took a picture of Lily with her phone. + +Lily felt happy and proud. She liked to try new things and have fun with Mom. She gave Mom a big hug and said, "I love you, Mom. You are the best." +Mia liked to draw with ink. She had many colors of ink in her box. She liked to make pictures of stars and moons and suns. She liked to shine like them. + +One day, she wanted to draw on the wall. She thought it would be fun. She took her ink and a brush and went to the wall. She did not ask her mom or dad. She was independent. + +She started to draw a big sun on the wall. She used yellow ink and orange ink. She made the sun smile. She was happy. + +But then, her mom came in. She saw the wall. She saw the ink. She was angry. She said, "Mia, what did you do? You made a mess! You cannot draw on the wall! That is bad!" + +Mia was scared. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make a sun. I wanted to shine." + +Her mom said, "You do not shine by making a mess. You shine by being good and kind and respectful. You have to clean the wall now. And no more ink for you!" + +Mia was sad. She had to clean the wall. She had to put away her ink. She could not draw anymore. She did not shine. She cried. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games. But Sara was very bossy. She always told Ben what to do and how to do it. She did not let him choose or share. + +One night, they were playing with their clock. It was a big clock that made loud noises. Sara wanted to make the clock say different times. She said, "Ben, move the hands to six o'clock. Now to nine o'clock. Now to twelve o'clock." Ben did what she said, but he was not happy. He wanted to move the hands to other times, like three o'clock or seven o'clock. + +But Sara did not listen. She said, "No, Ben, you have to do what I say. I am the boss of the clock. You are the helper. Now move the hands to four o'clock." Ben was very sad. He did not like to be the helper. He wanted to be the boss sometimes. + +Then they heard a noise. It was their mom. She was coming to check on them. She said, "Sara and Ben, it is time to sleep. Turn off the light and go to bed." Sara and Ben turned off the light and got into their beds. But Sara was not sleepy. She wanted to play more with the clock. She whispered to Ben, "Ben, let's play with the clock again. I have a flashlight. We can see the clock in the dark. Come on, it will be fun." + +Ben was scared. He whispered back, "No, Sara, we can't. Mom said to sleep. If we play with the clock, she will hear us and be angry. We have to obey mom. She is the boss of us." Sara did not care. She said, "No, Ben, you are silly. Mom will not hear us. The clock is not loud. And we can whisper. Come on, Ben, don't be a baby. Do what I say." + +Sara got out of her bed and took the flashlight and the clock. She went to Ben's bed and tried to make him play with her. But Ben did not want to. He said, "No, Sara, stop. I don't want to play. I want to sleep. Go back to your bed. Leave me alone." Sara was angry. She said, "Fine, Ben, you are no fun. You are a bad brother. I will play by myself. You can sleep and be boring." + +Sara went back to her bed and turned on the flashlight. She moved the hands of the clock to different times. She said, "Look, Ben, the clock says one o'clock. Now it says five o'clock. Now it says ten o'clock. Isn't it cool?" But Ben did not answer. He closed his eyes and tried to sleep. + +But Sara did not notice. She kept playing with the clock. She did not see that the flashlight was making shadows on the wall. She did not hear that the clock was making noises. She did not know that mom was awake and heard everything. She only cared about herself and her game. + +Then mom opened the door and turned on the light. She saw Sara with the flashlight and the clock. She saw Ben with his eyes closed. She was very angry. She said, "Sara, what are you doing? Why are you playing with the clock and the flashlight? Why are you not sleeping? Why are you not listening to me?" + +Sara was scared. She dropped the flashlight and the clock. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to play. I was bored. I did not mean to be bad." Mom said, "Sara, you were very bad. You did not obey me. You did not respect Ben. You did not care about anyone but yourself. You were very bossy and selfish. You have to learn to share and be kind. You have to learn to follow the rules and be quiet. You have to learn to be a good sister and a good daughter." + +Mom took the flashlight and the clock and put them away. She said, "Sara, you are grounded. You cannot play with the clock or the flashlight for a week. You have to go to sleep now and think about what you did. And you have to say sorry to Ben and me." Sara said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Ben. I love you. I will be good. I will not be bossy anymore." Mom said, "I hope so, Sara. I love you too. But you have to show it with your actions, not just your words. Now go to sleep and have sweet dreams." + +Mom kissed Sara and Ben and turned off the light. She closed the door and went back to her room. Sara +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a bird's nest on a tree. The nest has four eggs. The eggs are blue and speckled. + +"Look, eggs!" Anna says. "They are pretty. Can we take them?" + +"No, Anna," Ben says. "The eggs belong to the bird. The bird will be sad if we take them. The eggs need the bird to keep them warm and safe." + +"But I want an egg," Anna says. "I want to see what is inside. Maybe there is a baby bird." + +Anna reaches for an egg. She tries to take it out of the nest. But the egg is slippery. It falls from her hand. It breaks on the ground. Anna and Ben hear a loud call. It is the bird. The bird is angry and scared. It flies to the nest. It sees the broken egg. It cries. + +"Anna, what did you do?" Ben says. "You hurt the egg. You hurt the bird. You are bad." + +Anna feels sorry. She sees the bird's tears. She sees the egg's yolk. She wishes she did not take the egg. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Anna says. "I'm sorry, bird. I did not mean to hurt you. I was curious. I did not think." + +Anna and Ben learn a lesson. They learn to respect other creatures. They learn to leave the eggs alone. They learn to be kind and careful. They say sorry to the bird. They hope the bird will forgive them. They hope the other eggs will hatch. They hope to see the baby birds one day. +Lily and Ben were having a tea party with their stuffed animals. They had a small table, two chairs, and a tea set that Lily got for her birthday. They poured water from a pink pot into tiny cups and pretended it was tea. They gave some to their animals and made them talk. + +"Hello, Mr. Bear, do you like your tea?" Lily asked in a high voice. + +"Yes, thank you, Lily. It is very yummy," Ben answered, moving Mr. Bear's head. + +They were having a lot of fun, until Lily saw something on the kitchen counter. It was a big mug with a picture of a dinosaur on it. It was her dad's mug, and he used it for his coffee every morning. + +"Wow, look at that mug!" Lily said, pointing to it. "It is enormous!" + +She got up from her chair and ran to the counter. She wanted to see the mug closer. She climbed on a stool and reached for the mug. But it was too heavy for her, and she lost her balance. The mug fell from her hand and crashed on the floor. It broke into many pieces. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "I broke Dad's mug!" + +Ben ran to her and helped her get down from the stool. He saw the broken mug and felt sorry for Lily. + +"It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. Dad will not be mad at you," he said, hugging her. + +Lily sniffed and hugged him back. She hoped he was right. She loved her dad and his mug. She did not mean to break it. + +They heard the door open and their mom came in. She saw the mess on the floor and the kids' faces. + +"What happened here?" she asked, surprised. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and told her the truth. They said they were sorry and that they would help clean up. + +Mom smiled and kissed them both. She said she was glad they were honest and that they were not hurt. She said Dad would understand and that they could get him a new mug. + +Lily and Ben felt better. They helped Mom pick up the pieces and put them in the trash. Then they went back to their tea party. They decided to use only their tiny cups and not touch any big mugs. They seemed too dangerous. +Tom likes to mail letters to his grandma. He draws pictures of his toys, his dog and his friends. He puts them in envelopes and sticks stamps on them. He asks his mom to help him write his name and grandma's address. Then he walks with his mom to the big blue box and puts his letters inside. He is happy to mail letters to his grandma. + +One day, Tom sees a big fire on TV. He sees houses and trees burning. He sees smoke and ash in the air. He feels scared and sad. He wonders if grandma is okay. He asks his mom if grandma's house is on fire. His mom says no, grandma lives far away from the fire. She says grandma is safe and she will call her later. Tom feels a little better. + +Tom decides to make a special letter for grandma. He finds some gray paper and cuts out a circle. He glues some black yarn on it. He makes a face with eyes, a nose and a mouth. He says it is a picture of ash. He thinks grandma will like it. He puts it in an envelope and writes "ash" on it. He asks his mom to mail it for him. His mom smiles and says it is a very creative letter. She says it is easy to mail it. She takes Tom to the big blue box and they mail the letter together. Tom hopes grandma will get it soon. He hopes she will smile and laugh. He loves his grandma. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to travel and look at new things. One day, they see a big truck with many fruits. The truck stops near a park. Sara and Ben are curious. They want to try some fruits. + +They run to the truck and climb inside. They see many colors and shapes. They pick some fruits and bite them. Some are sweet, some are sour. Sara likes the sweet ones, Ben likes the sour ones. They laugh and share. + +But the truck driver does not know they are inside. He starts the truck and drives away. Sara and Ben are scared. They try to call for help, but no one hears them. The truck goes faster and faster. Sara and Ben hold each other and cry. + +The truck goes to a big factory. The truck driver opens the back door and dumps all the fruits into a big machine. Sara and Ben scream, but it is too late. The machine crushes them and makes juice. The juice is sour and sad. The end. +Lily liked to cook with her mom. She helped to wash the vegetables, stir the soup and taste the sauce. But her favorite thing was to make mashed potatoes. She loved to peel the potatoes, smash them with a big fork and add butter and salt. + +One day, mom said they had a special guest for dinner. It was Lily's aunt, who was a famous chef. Lily wanted to impress her aunt with her mashed potatoes. She worked very hard to make them smooth and creamy. She even put some parsley on top for decoration. + +When dinner was ready, mom brought the plates to the table. Lily was nervous and excited. She hoped her aunt would like her potatoes. She watched as her aunt took a bite and smiled. Then her aunt said, "Lily, these are the best mashed potatoes I ever had. You are a very good cook. You should be proud of yourself." And she started to applaud. Lily felt happy and proud. She smiled and said, "Thank you, auntie. I learned from mom." Then mom and aunt hugged Lily and applauded too. Lily felt like a star. She knew making mashed potatoes was difficult, but she did it. And she made her family happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books, but they liked the rug best. The rug was soft and colorful, and had many shapes and animals on it. They pretended to be lions and tigers, and roared and chased each other. + +"Touch the rug, Ben, touch the rug!" Lily said. "It feels nice!" + +Ben touched the rug with his hand. He liked how it tickled his fingers. He smiled and touched it again. But then he saw something shiny on the rug. It was a pin. He did not know what it was, but he wanted to see it better. + +He picked up the pin and held it in his hand. It was sharp and pointy. He wondered what it could do. He looked at Lily and said, "Look, Lily, look what I found!" + +Lily looked at the pin and felt scared. She knew it was dangerous. She had seen Mommy use pins to sew clothes, and she had heard Mommy say, "Don't touch the pins, they can hurt you!" + +"Ben, no, don't touch the pin!" Lily said. "Put it down, put it down!" + +But Ben did not listen. He was curious and wanted to play with the pin. He moved it closer to his face and said, "What is this, Lily, what is this?" + +He touched the pin to his nose and felt a sharp pain. He screamed and dropped the pin. Blood came out of his nose and stained the rug. He cried and cried. He felt sad and hurt. + +Lily cried too. She felt sad and scared. She ran to Ben and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben, I'm sorry!" + +Mommy heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Ben and Lily crying, and the blood and the pin on the rug. She felt angry and worried. She said, "What happened, what happened?" + +She took Ben to the bathroom and cleaned his nose. She put a band-aid on it and gave him a kiss. She said, "You're okay, Ben, you're okay. But you were very naughty. You should never touch pins. They can hurt you very badly. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy, yes. I'm sorry, Mommy, I'm sorry." + +Mommy took Lily and Ben back to the living room. She picked up the pin and threw it in the trash. She said, "This rug is ruined. It has blood on it. We have to throw it away too. You can't play with it anymore. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy, yes. We're sorry, Mommy, we're sorry." + +Mommy took the rug and put it in a big bag. She said, "You have to be more careful, Lily and Ben. You have to listen to me and follow the rules. You have to be safe and smart. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy, yes. We understand, Mommy, we understand." + +Mommy took the bag and left the living room. She said, "No more playing for today. You have to go to your rooms and think about what you did. Maybe tomorrow you can play again. But not with the rug. The rug is gone." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and ashamed. They walked to their rooms and closed the doors. They did not want to play anymore. They missed the rug. They missed the fun. They missed the smile. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to splash in the pool and make bubbles with the soap. But they had to be careful not to get the soap in their eyes. It would hurt and make them cry. + +"Look, I can make a big bubble with my hand!" Ben said. He dipped his hand in the soap and blew hard. A big bubble flew in the air. Anna clapped and laughed. + +But the bubble did not pop. It kept flying higher and higher. It flew over the fence and into the sky. Anna and Ben watched it with wonder. + +"Where is it going?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe to the moon!" Ben said. + +They did not see the weird bird that was flying near the bubble. The bird had a long beak and a red crest. It saw the bubble and thought it was a tasty snack. It flew towards the bubble and opened its beak. + +"Watch out, bubble!" Anna shouted. + +But it was too late. The bird bit the bubble and popped it. The soap spilled all over the bird's face and eyes. The bird squawked and flapped its wings. It could not see where it was going. It flew into a tree and fell to the ground. + +Anna and Ben ran to the fence and looked at the bird. It was still squawking and rubbing its eyes. They felt sorry for the bird. They wanted to help it. + +"Maybe we can wash the soap off its face," Anna said. + +"But how?" Ben asked. + +Anna had an idea. She ran into the house and came back with a towel. She wet the towel with the hose and gave it to Ben. + +"Here, use this to wipe the bird's face," she said. + +Ben took the towel and climbed over the fence. He approached the bird slowly and gently. He tried to prevent the bird from biting him. He spoke softly to the bird. + +"Don't be scared, bird. We are not going to hurt you. We are going to help you. Let me wipe the soap off your face. It will make you feel better." + +The bird stopped squawking and let Ben wipe its face with the towel. It blinked and looked at Ben with gratitude. It chirped and nuzzled Ben's hand. + +"See, it likes you," Anna said. + +Ben smiled and stroked the bird's feathers. He felt happy and proud. + +"Maybe we can be friends with the bird," he said. + +"Maybe we can," Anna said. + +They named the bird Bubble and took it to their garden. They played with it and gave it seeds and water. They made a nest for it in a box. They hoped it would stay with them for a long time. They loved their weird bird. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a new toy car. It is red and shiny. Jen likes the car. She asks Tom, "Can you lend me your car? I want to play with it." + +Tom says, "No, this is my car. I got it for my birthday. You can play with my old car. It is blue and has a broken wheel." + +Jen is sad. She does not want the old car. She wants the new car. She says, "Please, Tom, just for a little while. I will be careful. I will give it back to you." + +Tom says, "No, Jen, go away. This is my car. You can't have it." + +Jen goes away. She is angry and sad. She thinks, "Tom is not a good friend. He is mean and selfish. I will show him." + +She sees a big dog. The dog is friendly. It likes to chase things. Jen has an idea. She says to the dog, "Hey, dog, do you want to play? Look at this car. It is red and shiny. It is fun to chase. Go get it!" + +She throws the car to the dog. The dog runs after it. It catches it in its mouth. It bites it and shakes it. The car is broken. It has no wheels. It has no windows. It has no paint. + +Tom sees what Jen did. He is shocked and angry. He says, "Jen, what did you do? You broke my car! You are a bad friend. You are mean and selfish. I will never lend you anything again." + +Jen says, "I don't care. You deserved it. You were not nice to me. You did not lend me your car. You are a bad friend. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Tom and Jen are not friends. They are enemies. They do not talk to each other. They do not play with each other. They are lonely and unhappy. + +The end. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog had a spot on his back. Tom wanted to pet the dog. Sam was scared. + +"Let's go away," Sam said. "The dog might bite us." + +"No, he is nice," Tom said. "Look, he has a spot. He is like Spot, my toy dog." + +Tom ran to the dog. He reached out his hand. The dog growled. He showed his teeth. He bit Tom's hand. Tom screamed. + +Sam ran to Tom. He helped him get away. He saw blood on Tom's hand. He was very sorry. + +"I told you to go away," Sam said. "Why didn't you listen?" + +Tom cried. He held his hand. He regretted going to the dog. He wished he had listened to Sam. He wished he had played with Spot, his toy dog, instead. He learned a hard lesson. He never went near a big dog with a spot again. He was afraid he would be dead. +Lila and Ben are twins, but they are very unique. Lila likes to run fast and play with balls. Ben likes to run slow and play with books. One day, they go to the park with Mom and Dad. They see a big palm tree with many green leaves. + +"Look, Ben, a palm tree!" Lila says. "Let's run to it and touch it!" + +"No, Lila, I don't want to run. I want to read this book about palm trees. It has many pictures and words," Ben says. + +Lila does not listen. She runs to the palm tree and reaches for a leaf. But the leaf is too high and she falls down. She hurts her knee and cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lila cries. + +Ben hears Lila and puts down his book. He runs to Lila and hugs her. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. Are you okay?" Ben says. + +Lila stops crying and smiles. She hugs Ben back. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I'm okay. But the palm tree is too big for me," Lila says. + +Mom and Dad come to Lila and Ben. They see Lila's knee and put a band-aid on it. + +"Are you both having fun?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom. We are having fun. We learned about palm trees. They are unique, like us," Ben says. + +Lila nods and holds Ben's hand. + +"Yes, Mom. We are unique, like palm trees. And we love each other," Lila says. +Ben and Mia are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and splash in the water. They see many things in the water: fish, crabs, shells, and seaweed. But they do not see any jellyfish. + +"Mom, where are the jellyfish?" Ben asks. He likes jellyfish. They are soft and wiggly and have many colors. + +"Jellyfish are not here today, Ben," Mom says. "They swim to different places. Sometimes they are here, sometimes they are not." + +Ben is sad. He wants to see jellyfish. He looks at the water and hopes to see one. + +Mia sees Ben is sad. She wants to make him happy. She has an idea. She runs to the sand and makes a big ball. She finds some seaweed and sticks it on the ball. She makes the ball look like a jellyfish. + +"Ben, look what I made!" Mia says. She shows him the sand jellyfish. + +Ben hears Mia and looks at her. He sees the sand jellyfish. He smiles. He thinks it is funny and cute. + +"Wow, Mia, that is a great jellyfish!" Ben says. He hugs Mia and thanks her. + +They play with the sand jellyfish. They pretend it can swim and sting. They laugh and have fun. + +Mom and Dad see Ben and Mia are happy. They are happy too. They take a picture of them and the sand jellyfish. They say it is a special day at the beach. +Lily and Tom were independent kids. They liked to play outside and explore nature. They did not need grown-ups to tell them what to do. They had a big yard with trees and flowers and bugs. + +One day, they found a stick on the ground. It was long and smooth and brown. Lily picked it up and said, "Look, Tom, I have a stick. I can strike things with it. Watch me!" + +She swung the stick and hit a rock. It made a loud noise. Tom clapped and said, "That was good, Lily. Can I try?" + +Lily gave him the stick and he hit a flower. It made a soft noise. Lily said, "That was not good, Tom. You hurt the flower. Flowers are nice and pretty. You should not strike them." + +Tom said, "Sorry, Lily. I did not mean to hurt the flower. I just wanted to have fun. How about we strike something else?" + +They looked around and saw a big tree. It had green leaves and brown bark. Lily said, "Let's strike the tree. The tree is strong and tall. It will not mind." + +They ran to the tree and took turns hitting it with the stick. They laughed and shouted and had fun. They did not see the squirrel that lived in the tree. The squirrel was angry and scared. It did not like the noise and the stick. It wanted the kids to go away. + +The squirrel jumped down from the tree and ran to the kids. It bit Tom's leg and scratched Lily's arm. It made a loud squeak and ran back to the tree. + +The kids cried and dropped the stick. They ran to the house and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and said, "Oh, you poor things. You have to be careful when you play with nature. Nature is not a toy. Nature has feelings and needs. Sometimes nature can strike back." +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play dress-up. They had many costumes in their big box. Sara liked to be a princess, a fairy, or a doctor. Ben liked to be a pirate, a superhero, or a firefighter. They had fun pretending to be different people. + +One day, they wanted to play dress-up with their friend Lily, who came to visit. They showed her their costumes and asked her what she wanted to be. Lily looked at the costumes and said, "I don't like any of these. They are boring and silly. I want to be a dinosaur." + +Sara and Ben were surprised. They did not have a dinosaur costume. They wondered how they could make one. They looked around the room and saw some green paper, some tape, and some scissors. They had an idea. They said to Lily, "We can make a dinosaur costume for you. It will be fun. Do you want to help us?" + +Lily shook her head. She was grumpy. She said, "No, I don't want to help. I want you to make it for me. And I want it to be big and scary and roar." + +Sara and Ben felt sad. They did not like how Lily was talking to them. They did not want to play with her anymore. They said to Lily, "We are sorry, but we don't want to make a dinosaur costume for you. You are not being nice to us. You are being rude and bossy. We don't like that. We want to play with someone who is kind and friendly." + +Lily was angry. She said, "Fine, I don't want to play with you either. You are no fun. You are boring and silly. I will go home and play by myself." + +She grabbed her coat and ran out of the door. Sara and Ben watched her go. They felt sorry for her, but they also felt relieved. They decided to play dress-up by themselves. They picked their favorite costumes and had a lot of fun. They wondered why Lily was so grumpy. They hoped she would be nicer the next time they saw her. +Anna and Ben were playing with a new machine that their dad brought home. It was a big box with buttons and lights and sounds. They liked to press the buttons and see what happened. + +"Look, this button makes it clap!" Anna said, pressing a red button. The machine clapped its metal hands loudly. + +"Wow, that's fun!" Ben said, pressing the same button. The machine clapped again. + +They took turns pressing the button and making the machine clap. They laughed and clapped along with it. + +But then, their mom came into the room. She looked angry. + +"What are you doing with that machine?" she asked. "Don't you know it's not a toy? It's a very important machine that dad needs for his work. You could break it or make it do something wrong. You are very ignorant!" + +Anna and Ben felt scared and sad. They didn't know the machine was not a toy. They didn't know what ignorant meant. They just wanted to have fun. + +"Sorry, mom," they said. "We didn't mean to be bad." + +Mom sighed. She saw their faces and felt sorry too. She knew they were just curious and didn't understand. + +"It's okay, kids," she said. "I know you didn't know. But you have to be careful with things you don't know. Sometimes they can be dangerous or valuable. You have to ask before you touch them. And you have to learn new words and new things. That's how you become smart and not ignorant." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They wanted to be smart and not ignorant. They wanted to learn new words and new things. + +"Can you teach us what the machine does, mom?" they asked. + +Mom smiled. She was glad they were interested. + +"Sure, I can teach you. But first, let's put the machine back where it belongs. And then, let's find a book or a game that we can play together. How about that?" + +Anna and Ben agreed. They helped mom put the machine back in dad's office. Then, they found a book and a game that they liked. They played and learned and had fun. They clapped their hands and hugged their mom. They were happy. +Lisa and Ben are playing in the park. They have a lot of toys. Lisa has a plastic doll with long hair and a pink dress. Ben has a plastic car with big wheels and a loud horn. + +"Look at my doll, she is so pretty and real," Lisa says. She brushes the doll's hair and makes her talk. + +"Your doll is not real, she is fake," Ben says. He laughs and teases Lisa. "She can't walk or talk or do anything. My car is better, it can go fast and make noise." + +Lisa feels sad and angry. She does not like Ben's teasing. She thinks her doll is real and loves her. + +"Stop teasing me, Ben, you are mean," Lisa says. She hugs her doll and turns away from Ben. + +Ben feels bored and sorry. He does not want to make Lisa cry. He likes playing with Lisa and her doll. + +"I'm sorry, Lisa, I was just joking," Ben says. He drives his car to Lisa and makes it beep. "Can we play together? Your doll can ride in my car and we can go on an adventure." + +Lisa looks at Ben and smiles. She likes Ben's car and his idea. + +"Okay, Ben, that sounds fun," Lisa says. She puts her doll in the car and holds Ben's hand. "But don't tease me or my doll again, or I will beep your horn." + +Ben nods and laughs. He does not tease Lisa or her doll anymore. They play happily in the park. +Tom was a big boy who liked to play with his toy soldiers. He had many soldiers in different uniforms: green, blue, red, and black. He liked to make them fight and pretend he was the leader. He always made the green soldiers win, because they were his favorite. + +One day, his mom told him to clean his room and put away his toys. Tom did not want to do that. He said he was busy with his game. His mom said he had to do it or he would not get any dessert. Tom was angry. He threw his soldiers on the floor and said he did not care. + +Later, when Tom came back to his room, he saw something strange. His soldiers were not on the floor anymore. They were on his bed, standing in a line. They looked fierce and angry. They had guns and swords and helmets. Tom was scared. He wondered what was going on. + +He heard a voice say, "We are tired of your games, Tom. You treat us badly and you do not listen to your mom. You are not a good leader. You are a bad boy. Now we will teach you a lesson. We will rise and fight you. You will not win this time." + +Tom saw the green soldiers move first. They pointed their guns at him and shouted, "Charge!" Tom screamed and ran out of his room. He ran to his mom and hugged her. He said he was sorry and he would clean his room and put away his toys. He said he would never play with his soldiers again. + +His mom was surprised and confused. She did not know what had happened. She thought Tom had a bad dream. She hugged him and said it was okay. She said she loved him and he was a good boy. She said he could play with his soldiers again, but he had to be nice to them and to her. + +Tom learned his lesson. He realized he had been mean and selfish. He decided to be more respectful and kind. He played with his soldiers again, but he did not make them fight. He made them friends. He gave them names and stories. He said they were brave and loyal. He said they were his team. + +The moral of the story is: Treat others as you want to be treated. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors. They can make towers, bridges, cars and more. + +One day, they decide to make a big castle with all their blocks. They work hard and have fun. They use red, blue, yellow, green and white blocks. They make walls, doors, windows and flags. They are almost done. + +"Look, our castle is almost complete!" Ben says. "We only need one more thing." + +"What is it?" Sam asks. + +"A black block. A black block for the top. It will be the king's crown." Ben says. + +They look for a black block. But they cannot find one. All the blocks are gone. They used them all. + +"Oh no, where is a black block?" Sam says. "We need it to finish our castle." + +They are sad. They want to complete their castle. They look around the room. They see a black crayon on the table. + +"Hey, I have an idea!" Ben says. "We can use the crayon to make a black block. We can draw it on a white block." + +"Good idea!" Sam says. "Let's try it." + +They take the crayon and the white block. They draw a black square on the block. They make it look like a block. They are happy. + +"Look, we made a black block!" Ben says. "Now we can complete our castle." + +They put the black block on the top of the castle. It looks like a crown. They smile. + +"Yay, we did it!" Sam says. "Our castle is complete. It is the best castle ever." + +They clap and cheer. They are proud of their castle. They play with it until it is dark. They have a lot of fun. They are good friends. +Lily loves to watch cartoons on Saturday morning. She likes the funny animals and the songs they sing. She always laughs and claps her hands when she sees them. + +But before she can watch cartoons, she has to prepare for the day. She has to brush her teeth, comb her hair, and put on her clothes. She also has to eat a healthy breakfast, like cereal and fruit. Her mom helps her with these things and tells her they are good for her. + +"Mom, can I watch cartoons now?" Lily asks, when she finishes her breakfast. + +"Not yet, sweetie. You have to do one more thing first," her mom says. + +"What is it, mom?" Lily wonders. + +"You have to help me make the bed. It's your turn today," her mom says. + +Lily groans. She doesn't like to make the bed. She thinks it's boring and hard. She wants to watch cartoons right away. + +"Please, mom. Can I watch cartoons first and make the bed later?" Lily begs. + +"No, Lily. You have to do your chores before you can have fun. It's only fair. And it won't take long if we do it together," her mom says. + +Lily sighs. She knows her mom is right. She loves her mom and wants to make her happy. She decides to help her mom make the bed. She pulls the sheets, fluffs the pillows, and smooths the blanket. She even puts her teddy bear on top. + +"There, we're done. Good job, Lily. You're a big helper," her mom says, giving her a hug and a kiss. + +"Thanks, mom. You're the best. Can I watch cartoons now?" Lily asks, smiling. + +"Of course, you can. You earned it. Come on, let's go to the living room. I'll turn on the TV for you," her mom says. + +Lily runs to the living room, excited. She sits on the couch, grabs the remote, and turns on her favorite channel. She sees the funny animals and the songs they sing. She laughs and claps her hands. She is happy. She thinks making the bed was worth it. She thinks watching cartoons is more fun when she prepares for the day. She thinks her mom is right. She thinks she is a big girl. +Tommy liked to repeat what the clock said. He would watch the clock on the wall and say the numbers out loud. He knew how to count to twelve, and he felt very smart. + +One day, it was very gloomy outside. The sky was gray and the rain was falling. Tommy was bored and wanted to play. He looked at the clock and saw that it was almost lunchtime. He decided to repeat what the clock said. + +He said, "Eleven, twelve, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve." He said it over and over again, faster and faster. He thought it was fun. + +But his mom did not think it was fun. She was trying to work in the next room, and she heard Tommy's voice. She came to see what he was doing. She saw him sitting on the floor, staring at the clock, and saying the numbers. + +She said, "Tommy, what are you doing? You are making too much noise. You need to stop repeating what the clock says. It is not a game. It is annoying." + +Tommy felt sad. He did not want to annoy his mom. He wanted to make her happy. He said, "Sorry, mom. I was just bored. Can I play with something else?" + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "Of course, you can. I have an idea. Why don't you help me make some cookies? We can count the ingredients together. And then we can eat them and share them with dad when he comes home." + +Tommy liked that idea. He said, "Yes, please. I love cookies. And I love you, mom." + +He got up and followed his mom to the kitchen. He forgot about the clock and the gloomy day. He was happy to repeat what his mom said. He said, "Flour, sugar, butter, eggs, chocolate, vanilla, baking soda, salt. Flour, sugar, butter, eggs, chocolate, vanilla, baking soda, salt." He said it with a smile. He thought it was fun. +Lily liked to whistle. She learned how to whistle from her big brother, who taught her how to make a sound with her lips and breath. Lily whistled all the time, when she played, when she ate, when she brushed her teeth. She whistled happy songs and sad songs and silly songs. + +One day, Lily and her family went for a walk in the valley. The valley was a big place with green grass, tall trees, and a blue river. Lily whistled as she walked, and she heard something strange. She heard another whistle, but it was not her brother or her mom or her dad. It was a different whistle, a high and clear whistle. + +Lily looked around and saw a bird on a branch. The bird was small and brown and had a red spot on its chest. The bird was whistling too, and it sounded like it was answering Lily. Lily was very happy and whistled back to the bird. The bird whistled again, and Lily whistled again. They whistled together, making a beautiful music. + +Lily's family saw her and the bird and smiled. They were proud of Lily and her whistling friend. They joined her and whistled too, making the valley full of sound and joy. The bird was enthusiastic and whistled louder and faster. Lily was enthusiastic and whistled louder and faster too. They had a lot of fun, whistling in the valley. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play games and share toys. One day, they found a big box of masks in the attic. The masks were funny and scary. They had noses, ears, teeth and hair. + +"Let's play with the masks!" Lily said. "We can pretend to be animals and monsters." + +"OK!" Ben said. "But we have to be careful. Mom said the attic is dusty and dirty." + +They put on the masks and started to make noises and chase each other. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the dust and the dirt. + +But then, Lily started to sneeze. She sneezed so hard that her mask fell off. She felt her nose and eyes itch. She felt sick. + +"Ben, I don't feel good," she said. "I think I'm allergic to the dust." + +Ben took off his mask and looked at Lily. He saw that her face was red and swollen. He felt sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "We should have listened to Mom. We should have not played with the masks." + +Lily nodded. She wished they had not played with the masks. She wished they had played something else. She regretted being in the attic. + +They went downstairs and told Mom what happened. Mom was not angry, but she was worried. She gave Lily some medicine and a hug. She told Ben to wash his hands and face. + +"Next time, be more careful," Mom said. "The attic is not a good place to play. There are many things that can make you sick." + +Lily and Ben said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their own toys in their room. They hoped Lily would feel better soon. They still liked the masks, but they knew they were not easy to play with. +Lila was a little rabbit who liked to hop and play in the meadow. She had many friends, like Ben the bird and Mia the mouse. They had fun together, eating grass and seeds, and hiding from the big animals. + +One day, Lila saw a new animal in the meadow. It was big and brown, with four legs and a long tail. It had sharp teeth and claws, and it made a loud roar. Lila was scared. She did not know what it was. She hoped it was not a hunter, who wanted to catch and eat her and her friends. + +She ran to her hole, where her mother was waiting. She told her mother what she saw. Her mother said, "That is a lion, my dear. It is an unknown animal here. It came from far away, where it is hot and dry. It is not a hunter for us, but for other big animals. It will not bother us, if we stay away from it." + +Lila felt better, but she was still curious. She wanted to see the lion again, but from a safe place. She asked her mother, "Can we watch the lion from the hill, where it cannot see us?" Her mother said, "Yes, we can, but only if you promise to be quiet and careful. And we have to go back to our hole before it gets dark." + +Lila agreed, and they went to the hill. They saw the lion lying under a tree, licking its paws. It looked tired and bored. Lila wondered what it was thinking, and why it came to the meadow. She hoped it would find a way back to its home, where it belonged. She also hoped it would not hurt any of the animals in the meadow, who were her friends. She felt sorry for the lion, but she also felt happy to be a rabbit, who had a home and a family and a lot of fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big snowman in front of the church. The snowman had a hat, a scarf, a carrot nose, and two buttons for eyes. Tom and Lily thought the snowman was very funny and wanted to touch it. + +"Can we play with the snowman, Mommy?" they asked their mother, who was walking with them. + +"No, you can't, my dears," their mother said. "The snowman belongs to the church, and we have to respect it. Besides, it is very cold outside, and you might get sick. Let's go home and have some hot chocolate." + +But Tom and Lily did not listen to their mother. They ran to the snowman and started to pull its hat and scarf. They also took the carrot nose and the buttons and put them in their pockets. + +"Stop that, you naughty children!" their mother shouted. "You are ruining the snowman and stealing from the church. Come back here right now!" + +But Tom and Lily did not listen to their mother. They laughed and ran away from the snowman. They did not see the big orange dog that was chasing them. The dog was hungry and angry. It saw the carrot nose and the buttons in their pockets and wanted to eat them. + +The dog caught up with Tom and Lily and bit them hard. They screamed and dropped the carrot nose and the buttons. The dog ate them and ran away. Tom and Lily were hurt and bleeding. They cried and wished they had listened to their mother. + +Their mother came and hugged them. She was very sad and angry. She took them to the doctor, who gave them medicine and bandages. He also told them that they had to say sorry to the church and give back the hat and the scarf. + +Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They realized that they had been very bad and selfish. They apologized to the church and gave back the hat and the scarf. They also promised to never play with the snowman again. They hoped that the snowman would not melt and forgive them. But the snowman was very sad and lonely. He missed his nose and his eyes. He wished that Tom and Lily had been kind and friendly. He felt the sun getting warmer and warmer. He knew that he would soon melt and disappear. He sighed and closed his eyes. + +The end. + +Moral: Do not touch what is not yours. Respect other people's property and feelings. Listen to your parents and obey them. Be kind and friendly to everyone. +Lily and Ben were playing pirates in the backyard. They had a big cardboard box for a ship, a paper map for a treasure, and a scarf for a flag. They pretended to sail across the ocean, looking for the island with the X. + +"Arrr, matey, we're almost there!" Ben said, holding the map. "Just a few more waves to go!" + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lily shouted, pointing to the fence. "There's a parrot on the other side! Maybe it knows where the treasure is!" + +They ran to the fence and saw a colorful bird sitting on a branch. It had a metal ring on its leg and a tag that said "Zoe". + +"Hello, parrot!" Lily said. "What's your name?" + +"Zoe, Zoe, Zoe!" the parrot squawked. "Help, help, help!" + +The children saw that the ring was too tight and made the parrot uncomfortable. It tried to pull it off, but it hurt. + +"Oh, no, poor parrot!" Ben said. "We have to rescue it!" + +"But how?" Lily asked. "The fence is too high and the gate is locked." + +Ben looked at the map and had an idea. He folded it into a paper plane and threw it over the fence. It landed near the parrot. + +"Zoe, Zoe, Zoe!" the parrot said, picking up the plane with its beak. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +The parrot flew over the fence and landed on Ben's shoulder. It gave him the plane and rubbed its head against his cheek. + +"You're welcome, Zoe!" Ben said, smiling. "You're our new pirate friend!" + +Lily and Ben hugged the parrot and took it to their ship. They gave it some crackers and water and made it a nest. They decided to share their treasure with Zoe and have more adventures together. They were happy pirates. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to act out a story about a prince and a princess. Anna wore a pink dress and a crown, and Ben wore a blue shirt and a hat. They used a big box as their castle. + +"Hello, Prince Ben," Anna said. "I am Princess Anna, and I live in this castle. Do you want to come in and have tea?" + +"Yes, please, Princess Anna," Ben said. "You are very kind and pretty. I want to be your friend." + +They went inside the box and pretended to have tea and cookies. They talked and laughed and had fun. But Ben was careless. He did not see that his hat had a long feather that stuck out of the box. The feather was very shiny and colorful. + +A cat saw the feather and thought it was a toy. The cat crept closer and closer to the box, and then pounced on the feather. The feather pulled the hat, and the hat pulled Ben's head. Ben felt a tug and a scratch, and he cried out. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow! Something bit me!" Ben shouted. He ran out of the box, holding his head. He saw the cat running away with his hat and feather. + +"Bad cat! Give me back my hat!" Ben yelled. He chased the cat, but the cat was too fast and too clever. It ran under a chair, behind a curtain, and over a table. Ben could not catch it. + +Anna ran after Ben, trying to help him. She felt sorry for him, and she wanted to make him feel better. She saw the cat jump out of a window, taking the hat and feather with it. + +"Oh, no! The cat took your hat!" Anna said. "I'm sorry, Ben. Are you hurt?" + +Ben stopped and looked at his head. He had a small scratch, but it did not bleed. He felt a little silly and a little sad. He liked his hat, and he liked playing pretend. + +"It's okay, Anna," Ben said. "It's just a hat. I can get another one. But thank you for being nice to me. You are a good sister and a good princess." + +Anna smiled and hugged Ben. She was glad he was not angry or hurt. She liked playing pretend, too, and she liked being his sister and his friend. + +"Come on, Ben," Anna said. "Let's go back to our castle. We can finish our tea and cookies, and then we can play something else. Maybe we can be pirates, or astronauts, or superheroes." + +"Okay, Anna," Ben said. "That sounds fun. You are a good brother and a good prince." + +They went back to their box and climbed inside. They pretended to have tea and cookies, and then they played something else. They had a lot of fun, and they made a lot of noise. Their mom heard them and smiled. She was proud of them, and she loved them. She went to their room and opened the door. + +"Wow, what a wonderful show!" she said. "You are very creative and talented. I'm so happy to see you playing together and having fun. You are my favorite prince and princess." + +She clapped her hands and cheered. Anna and Ben smiled and bowed. They felt happy and proud. They liked their mom, and they liked their show. They applauded, too. +Tom and Sue are hungry. They want to eat some cake. They see a big cake on the table. It looks yummy. + +"Can we have some cake, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Not now, dear. The cake is for later. We have to wait for Dad to come home," Mom says. + +"But we are very hungry, Mom. Please, can we have a little piece?" Sue requests. + +Mom shakes her head. "No, you can't. The cake is a surprise for Dad. He will be happy when he sees it. You have to be patient, children." + +Tom and Sue are sad. They really want some cake. They look at the cake. It smells good. + +"Maybe we can have a tiny bite. Mom won't notice," Tom whispers. + +"No, Tom. That's not nice. We have to do what Mom says. She knows what's best for us," Sue whispers back. + +They sigh. They decide to wait for Dad. They hope he will come soon. They are very hungry. +Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going to visit their grandma and grandpa for the holiday. They packed their bags and got in the car with their mom and dad. + +"Are we there yet?" Tom asked. + +"Soon, honey. We just have to cross the big bridge," mom said. + +Lily looked out the window and saw the water and the boats. She liked the bridge. It was very tall and long. She wondered how it was made. + +After a while, they arrived at grandma and grandpa's house. They ran to the door and knocked. Grandma and grandpa opened the door and hugged them. + +"Hello, my sweeties! We are so glad to see you!" grandma said. + +"Welcome, welcome! Come in, come in!" grandpa said. + +They went inside and saw a big tree with lights and ornaments. There were also many presents under the tree. + +"Wow! Look at all the gifts!" Lily said. + +"Can we open them now?" Tom asked. + +"Not yet, dear. We have to wait until tomorrow morning," grandma said. + +"But you can have some cookies and milk now," grandpa said. + +They followed grandpa to the kitchen and saw a plate of yummy cookies and a jug of cold milk. They sat at the table and ate and drank. They told grandma and grandpa about their school and their friends. Grandma and grandpa told them stories about their childhood and their travels. + +They had a lot of fun and laughter. They were very happy to visit their grandma and grandpa for the holiday. They loved them very much. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bin with a lid. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it and see," said Ben. + +"No, don't do that," said Anna. "It might be dirty or smelly or have bugs." + +But Ben did not listen. He lifted the lid and looked inside. He saw a lot of rubbish and some old food. He also saw something shiny and round. + +"Wow, look at this," he said. He reached for the shiny thing. It was a metal ring with a button. + +Anna was scared. She did not like the bin or the shiny thing. She thought it might be dangerous. + +"Stop, Ben, stop!" she shouted. "Put it back and close the lid. That is not a toy. That is a bomb!" + +Ben was surprised. He did not know what a bomb was. He thought it was a pretty ring. He wanted to keep it. + +"Why is it a bomb?" he asked. "It looks ordinary to me." + +Anna remembered what her dad had told her. He was a soldier and he knew about bombs. He said they could explode and hurt people. + +"A bomb is a bad thing that can make a loud noise and fire and smoke," she explained. "It can hurt you and me and the park and the birds and the flowers. We have to be careful and not touch it." + +Ben was scared too. He did not want to make a loud noise and fire and smoke. He did not want to hurt anyone or anything. He dropped the ring and closed the lid. + +"Sorry, Anna," he said. "I did not know. Let's go away from the bin and play somewhere else." + +Anna nodded. She was glad that Ben listened to her. She took his hand and they ran away from the bin. They found a swing and a slide and had fun. They forgot about the bin and the bomb. They were happy and safe. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were knights and dragons. Lila had a stick that was her sword. Tom had a scarf that was his fire. + +"Roar!" Tom said. "I am a big dragon. I will burn your castle!" + +"No, you won't!" Lila said. "I am a mighty knight. I will stop you with my sword!" + +They ran around the park, chasing and dodging each other. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they saw a big sign on a tree. It had some words and a picture. They went closer to look at it. + +"What does it say?" Lila asked. + +Tom tried to read it. He knew some letters, but not all. He sounded out the words. + +"It says... Lost... Dog... Reward... Call... This... Number..." He pointed at the picture. "And this is the dog. He is brown and white and has a spot on his eye." + +Lila looked at the picture. She felt sad for the dog. + +"Maybe we can help find him," she said. "He must be very scared and lonely." + +Tom nodded. He liked dogs. He wanted to help too. + +They took the sign with them and looked around the park. They asked some people if they had seen the dog. They checked under the benches and behind the bushes. They hoped they would find him soon. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a big box that they filled with shiny things they found. + +"Look, Lily, I found an iron!" Tom said, holding up a heavy metal thing with a cord. "Maybe it is a magic iron that can make things smooth." + +"Let me see!" Lily said, reaching for the iron. "Maybe we can use it to make a flag for our ship." + +Tom did not want to share the iron. He liked it too much. He pulled it away from Lily and said, "No, it is mine! I found it first!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not like Tom being mean. She said, "You are a bad pirate, Tom! You do not care about me or our treasure. You only care about yourself!" + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran away with the iron, looking for a place to hide it. He did not see the big hole in the ground that the dog had dug. He tripped and fell into the hole, dropping the iron. + +The iron landed on a wire that was sticking out of the ground. The wire was connected to a power outlet in the shed. The iron made a loud noise and sparks flew out of it. The iron was very hot and burned Tom's hand. + +Tom screamed and cried. He wanted Lily to help him. He was sorry he was mean to her. He said, "Lily, Lily, help me! The iron is magic and it hurts!" + +Lily heard Tom's scream and ran to the hole. She saw Tom and the iron and the sparks. She was scared, but she cared about Tom. She said, "Hold on, Tom, I will get you out!" + +She found a stick and used it to push the iron away from Tom. She grabbed Tom's other hand and pulled him out of the hole. She hugged him and said, "Are you okay, Tom? That was an enormous iron and it was very dangerous!" + +Tom was still crying, but he felt better. He hugged Lily back and said, "Thank you, Lily, you are a good pirate and a good friend. I am sorry I was mean to you. Can we share the iron and the treasure?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Tom, we can share. But we have to be careful with the iron. It is not a toy, it is a tool. We have to ask Mom or Dad before we use it." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, Lily, you are right. Let's go and ask them. And let's fill the hole so the dog does not fall in." + +They held hands and walked to the house, leaving the iron and the treasure in the garden. They learned a lesson that day: to care for each other and to be careful with things they did not understand. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the grass. They have a big red truck that they can push and pull. They like to load the truck with grass, sticks, rocks and anything else they can find. + +One day, they see a chubby bunny in the grass. The bunny is white and fluffy. It has long ears and a pink nose. Tom and Sam want to catch the bunny and put it in their truck. They think the bunny will be a good friend. + +They run after the bunny, but the bunny is fast. It hops and jumps and dodges. Tom and Sam try to be quiet and sneaky, but the bunny hears them and runs away. They chase the bunny all over the yard, but they cannot catch it. + +They get tired and hungry. They decide to stop and have a snack. They leave their truck in the grass. They go inside and ask their mom for some cookies and milk. They sit at the table and eat their cookies and drink their milk. + +While they are inside, the bunny comes back. It sees the truck in the grass. It smells the grass and the sticks and the rocks. It thinks the truck is a nice place to rest. It hops into the truck and makes itself comfortable. It nibbles on some grass and closes its eyes. + +Tom and Sam finish their snack. They go back outside to play with their truck. They are surprised to see the bunny in their truck. They are happy and excited. They gently pet the bunny and talk to it. The bunny opens its eyes and looks at them. It wiggles its nose and ears. It likes Tom and Sam. They like the bunny. They decide to keep the bunny as their pet. They name it Fluffy. They load Fluffy in their truck and take it inside. They show their mom and dad their new friend. They are proud and happy. They have a lot of fun with Fluffy. They love their chubby bunny. +Anna and Ben are on vacation with Mom and Dad. They are at a big lake with many boats and ducks. Anna and Ben like to play with sand and water. They make a big castle with a moat and a bridge. They are very creative. + +"Look at our castle, Mom and Dad!" Anna says. "We worked hard on it." + +"It's very beautiful, Anna," Mom says. "You and Ben are very clever." + +"Can we go on a boat, Dad?" Ben asks. "I want to see the ducks up close." + +"Sure, Ben," Dad says. "But first, we have to stand in line and wait for our turn. There are many people who want to go on a boat." + +Anna and Ben stand in line with Mom and Dad. They are excited and happy. They see a big boat with a red flag. They hope they can go on that boat. They wait and wait and wait. + +"Are we there yet, Dad?" Ben asks. + +"Not yet, Ben," Dad says. "But we are almost there. See, there are only three people in front of us." + +Anna and Ben smile. They can't wait to go on the boat and see the ducks. They think this is the best vacation ever. +Lila was a brave girl who liked to play with her friends. They liked to pretend they were knights and princesses, and they had swords and shields made of cardboard. One day, they went to the park to have a big adventure. + +But when they got to the park, they saw some mean boys who wanted to take their swords and shields. The boys ran after them and tried to grab their toys. Lila and her friends were scared and ran away. They looked for a safe place to hide. + +They found a big tree with a hole in it. They crawled inside the hole and hoped the boys would not find them. They were very close together and could hear each other's hearts. Lila had her shield with her and she held it in front of them. She said, "Don't worry, friends. I will protect you with my shield. We are safe here." + +The boys looked for them, but they could not see them in the hole. They got bored and went away. Lila and her friends waited until they were gone. Then they came out of the hole and looked around. They saw that the park was quiet and sunny again. They smiled and hugged each other. + +They decided to go back to their homes and have some snacks. They thanked Lila for being so brave and kind. They said, "You are a great knight, Lila. You have a strong shield and a big heart. You are our hero." Lila felt happy and proud. She received a lot of love from her friends. She felt comfortable and warm. She said, "You are my best friends. I love you too." They walked home together, holding their swords and shields. They had a good day. +Anna loves to sing. She sings all the time. She sings at home, at school, and in the park. She sings happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. She sings with her friends, her family, and her toys. + +One day, Anna has to sing in front of many people. It is a big show. She has to sing a song with a long spell. She has to remember all the words and the tune. She feels fearful. She thinks she will forget the spell or sing badly. She wants to hide. + +Her mom sees her fearful face. She hugs her and says, "Anna, you are a wonderful singer. You have a beautiful voice. You have practiced the song many times. You know the spell. You can do it. Don't be fearful. Be brave. Sing with joy. I am proud of you." + +Anna listens to her mom. She feels a little better. She takes a deep breath. She walks on the stage. She sees the people. She sees her mom. She smiles. She sings the song with the long spell. She sings with joy. She sings well. The people clap and cheer. Anna feels happy. She is not fearful anymore. She is brave. + +The moral of the story is: Don't let fear stop you from doing what you love. Be brave and sing with joy. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the swamp near their house. The swamp had frogs, fish, and bugs. It was fun and peaceful. + +One day, Lily and Max found a big stick. They both wanted to play with it. They pulled and pulled, but neither of them would let go. + +"Give me the stick!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Max said. + +They got angry and shouted at each other. They forgot about the swamp and the animals. They only cared about the stick. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud splash. They turned around and saw a big crocodile. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It looked hungry and mean. + +Lily and Max were scared. They dropped the stick and ran away. They hid behind a tree and hugged each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. "The stick was not important. You are my friend." + +"I'm sorry, too, Max," Lily said. "You are my friend, too. I forgive you." + +They smiled and said sorry to the swamp and the animals. They learned to share and be kind. They never fought over a stick again. They played in the swamp and had fun. It was peaceful again. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a big red car. The car could make sounds and lights, and it had a button to record their voices. + +One day, they decided to play a game. They pretended that they were drivers of the car, and they had to go to different places to help people. They used the record button to make their own sounds. + +"Beep beep, this is Tom, I am going to the park to help a dog that is stuck in a tree. Over and out," Tom said and pressed the button. + +"Beep beep, this is Lily, I am going to the school to help a teacher that is sick. Over and out," Lily said and pressed the button. + +They had fun making up different stories and sounds. They drove the car around the room, and stopped at different spots. They used their other toys to act out the scenes. + +But then, something happened. The car made a loud noise and stopped working. The lights went off, and the sounds stopped. Tom and Lily looked at the car and saw smoke coming out of it. + +"Oh no, the car is broken!" Tom said. + +"What do we do?" Lily asked. + +They were scared and sad. They loved their car, and they did not want to lose it. They thought it was an emergency. + +They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. They told her what happened, and showed her the car. + +"Mom, mom, the car is broken! It made a noise and smoke, and it does not work anymore. It is an emergency!" Tom said. + +"Mom, mom, we were playing a game, and we used the record button to make sounds. But then the car stopped. It is an emergency!" Lily said. + +Mom looked at the car and saw the smoke. She smelled something burning. She was worried and angry. + +"Tom, Lily, you should not have used the record button so much. It made the car overheat and catch fire. It is dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or the house. It is an emergency, but not a good one," Mom said. + +She took the car and put it in a bucket of water. She told Tom and Lily to stay away from it. She called Dad and told him what happened. She said they needed a new car. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They did not know that the record button could do that. They did not mean to break the car or cause an emergency. They wanted to have fun and be creative. + +They hugged Mom and said they were sorry. They said they would not use the record button so much again. They said they would be careful with their toys. + +Mom hugged them back and said she was glad they were safe. She said she understood that they were playing a game, and that they were different and smart. She said she loved them. + +She said they would get a new car soon, but until then, they could play with their other toys. She said they could still make up stories and sounds, but without the record button. + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They thanked Mom and said they loved her. They went back to their room and picked up their other toys. They decided to play a different game, but still have fun. +Tim and Lily were friends who liked to play basketball. They had a small hoop and a ball in their backyard. They took turns to throw the ball and try to make it go in the hoop. Sometimes they made it, sometimes they missed. They always cheered for each other and had fun. + +One day, a big boy named Max came to their backyard. He saw them playing basketball and said, "You are too little to play this game. Let me show you how it's done." He took the ball from Tim and threw it hard at the hoop. He missed and the ball bounced away. He ran after it and threw it again. He missed again and the ball hit Lily on the head. She cried and Tim hugged her. + +"Stop it, Max! You are being mean and rude. You are not playing, you are hurting us. Go away and leave us alone," Tim said. + +Max laughed and said, "You are just jealous because I am better than you. You will never succeed at basketball. You are too weak and silly." + +Tim and Lily felt sad and angry. They wanted to play peacefully and have fun. They did not like Max and his words. They decided to ignore him and keep playing. They threw the ball and tried to make it go in the hoop. They made it more times than they missed. They smiled and high-fived each other. + +Max saw them and felt lonely and bored. He realized that he was not better than them. He was just mean and rude. He did not have any friends or fun. He wished he could play with them and be nice. He said, "I'm sorry, Tim and Lily. I was wrong. Can I play with you? Can we be friends?" + +Tim and Lily looked at him and thought for a moment. They remembered how he hurt them and made them feel bad. But they also remembered how they liked to share and forgive. They decided to give him a chance and be kind. They said, "Okay, Max. You can play with us. But you have to be nice and fair. You have to cheer for us and we will cheer for you. You have to play peacefully and have fun." + +Max nodded and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Tim and Lily. I will be nice and fair. I will cheer for you and you will cheer for me. I will play peacefully and have fun." + +They gave him the ball and he threw it at the hoop. He made it and they all clapped and cheered. They played together and had a good time. They learned that being nice and kind is better than being mean and rude. They learned that playing peacefully and having fun is better than fighting and hurting. They learned that they can all succeed at basketball and at friendship. +Sara loved to watch the rabbits in the garden. They were graceful and fast, and they had soft fur and long ears. She wanted to touch them and play with them, but her mother did not allow her. She said the rabbits were wild and scared, and they might bite or run away. + +One day, Sara saw a baby rabbit hiding under a bush. It was small and cute, and it looked lonely. Sara was very quiet and careful, and she crawled closer to the bush. She reached out her hand and gently stroked the rabbit's back. The rabbit did not run away. It looked at Sara with big eyes and twitched its nose. + +"Hello, little rabbit," Sara whispered. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The rabbit made a soft sound and moved closer to Sara. Sara smiled and picked up the rabbit. She hugged it and felt its heartbeat. She was very happy. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Sara called. "I found a friend!" + +Her mother came out of the house and saw Sara holding the rabbit. She was surprised and worried. + +"Sara, what are you doing?" she asked. "You know you are not allowed to touch the rabbits. They are wild and scared, and they might bite or run away." + +"But Mommy, this rabbit is not wild or scared," Sara said. "He likes me, and I like him. He is my friend. Can I keep him, please?" + +Her mother looked at Sara and the rabbit. She saw that they were both calm and gentle, and that they had a bond. She felt sorry for the baby rabbit, who had no family. She also felt proud of Sara, who had been brave and kind. + +"Well, Sara, I guess you can keep him, but only if you promise to take good care of him," she said. "You have to feed him, and clean him, and give him a safe place to sleep. And you have to be very gentle and respectful with him. He is still a wild animal, and he needs his freedom and space. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mommy, I understand," Sara said. "Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will be the best friend for him. I will name him Fluffy, because he is so fluffy." + +She kissed the rabbit and cuddled him. The rabbit snuggled with her and closed his eyes. Sara and Fluffy were very happy. +Lily liked to go to the park with her mom. She liked to see the flowers, the swings, and the pigeons. The pigeons were gray and white and they made funny noises. Sometimes they flew in the air and sometimes they walked on the ground. + +One day, Lily saw a pigeon that was different. It had a red ring on its leg and a paper on its back. Lily was curious. She wanted to see the paper. She asked her mom, "Can I touch the pigeon, please?" Her mom said, "No, Lily, you can't. The pigeon is not a pet. It is a messenger. It has a message for someone." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to know the message. She wondered who sent it and who would get it. She followed the pigeon with her eyes. The pigeon walked to a bench where a man was sitting. The man had a hat and a coat. He looked at the pigeon and smiled. He took the paper from its back and opened it. He read the paper and laughed. + +Lily was curious. She wanted to see the paper too. She ran to the bench and said, "Hello, mister. Can I see the paper, please?" The man looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "Sure, little girl. You can see the paper. It is a request from my friend. He wants me to come to his birthday party. He sent me the pigeon to invite me." + +Lily was happy. She liked the request. She liked the pigeon. She said, "That is a nice request. And that is a nice pigeon. Can I pet the pigeon, please?" The man said, "Yes, you can. The pigeon is very friendly. He likes to be petted." He gave Lily the paper and let her pet the pigeon. Lily thanked the man and the pigeon. She said, "Have fun at the party, mister. And have fun, pigeon. Bye-bye." She ran back to her mom and showed her the paper. She told her the story. Her mom hugged her and said, "You are a very polite and curious girl, Lily. I am proud of you." Lily smiled and said, "I love you, mom. And I love the park. And I love the pigeons." +Tom and Anna went to the park with Mom. They saw a big tent with many people. Mom said, "That is a circus. Do you want to see it?" Tom and Anna nodded. They were excited. + +They bought tickets and entered the tent. They saw many animals, like lions, horses, and elephants. They also saw people doing tricks, like jumping, swinging, and balancing. They clapped and cheered. They observed everything with wonder. + +Then, a clown came out. He had a red nose, a big smile, and colorful clothes. He made funny noises and faces. He threw pies and balloons. He tripped and fell. He made everyone laugh. Tom and Anna laughed too. They liked the clown. + +The clown saw Tom and Anna. He walked towards them. He said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to play with me?" He gave them each a flower. Tom and Anna smiled. They said, "Yes, please." + +The clown took them by the hand and led them to the center of the ring. He said, "Now, we are going to do a magic trick. I need you to help me. Can you do that?" Tom and Anna nodded. They were curious. + +The clown said, "Okay, first, I need you to close your eyes. Can you do that?" Tom and Anna closed their eyes. They felt the clown put something on their heads. They wondered what it was. + +The clown said, "Now, I need you to open your eyes. Can you do that?" Tom and Anna opened their eyes. They gasped. They saw that they had hats on their heads. But they were not ordinary hats. They were hats made of ice cream cones. They had scoops of ice cream on top. They looked yummy. + +The clown said, "Ta-da! You have ice cream hats. Do you like them?" Tom and Anna nodded. They licked their hats. They tasted sweet. They said, "Thank you, clown. You are funny and nice." + +The clown said, "You are welcome, little ones. You are brave and smart. I hope you enjoy the circus." He hugged them and waved goodbye. He went back to his show. + +Tom and Anna went back to their seats. They ate their hats. They watched the rest of the circus. They had a lot of fun. They loved the clown. +Sara likes to bathe with her toys. She has a duck, a fish, a ball and a triangle. The triangle is her favorite. It is red and shiny and has three sides. She likes to make bubbles with the triangle and pretend it is a boat. + +One day, Sara's mom tells her that they have to go to the store. Sara wants to bring her triangle with her. She puts it in her pocket and gets ready. She does not tell her mom. She thinks it is a secret. + +At the store, Sara sees many things. She sees books, clothes, food and toys. She sees a big doll that looks like a princess. She wants to play with it. She takes it from the shelf and hugs it. It is soft and pretty and has a crown. + +Sara's mom sees her with the doll. She says, "Sara, that is not yours. That is an expensive doll. You have to put it back." Sara does not want to put it back. She says, "But I like it. It is my friend. Can I have it, please?" + +Sara's mom says, "No, Sara. You have enough toys at home. You have to be happy with what you have. And you have to be careful with your things. Do you know where your triangle is?" Sara feels her pocket. It is empty. She lost her triangle. She feels sad and scared. She says, "Mommy, I don't have my triangle. Where is it? I want it back." + +Sara's mom says, "Don't worry, Sara. We will look for it. Maybe you dropped it somewhere. Come on, let's go." She takes Sara's hand and the doll and walks around the store. They look in every aisle and every corner. They ask the people who work there. But they cannot find the triangle. Sara cries. She says, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I was bad. I should not have taken the doll. I should have kept my triangle. I love my triangle. It is my favorite." + +Sara's mom says, "It's okay, Sara. I know you are sorry. You are not bad. You just made a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. But you have to learn from them. You have to be more careful with your things and respect other people's things. Do you understand?" Sara nods. She says, "Yes, Mommy. I understand. I will be more careful. I will respect other people's things. Can we go home now?" + +Sara's mom says, "Yes, Sara. We can go home now. But first, we have to pay for the doll. You took it from the shelf, so you have to pay for it. It is an expensive doll, so you have to use your own money. Do you have any money?" Sara shakes her head. She says, "No, Mommy. I don't have any money. I only have toys." + +Sara's mom says, "Well, then you have to trade some of your toys for the doll. You have to give up some of your toys that you don't need or want anymore. That is the fair thing to do. Do you have any toys that you can trade?" Sara thinks. She says, "Yes, Mommy. I have some toys that I can trade. I have a duck, a fish, a ball and a triangle. But I don't have my triangle. I lost it." + +Sara's mom says, "That's right, Sara. You lost your triangle. And you know what? I found it. I found it on the floor near the door. Someone must have picked it up and dropped it there. Here it is." She shows Sara the triangle. It is red and shiny and has three sides. Sara is happy. She says, "Mommy, you found my triangle. Thank you, Mommy. You are the best. Can I have it back?" + +Sara's mom says, "Yes, Sara. You can have it back. But only if you trade the doll for it. You have to choose. You can either keep the doll or keep the triangle. You can't have both. Which one do you want?" Sara looks at the doll and the triangle. She thinks. She says, "I want the triangle, Mommy. I don't want the doll. The doll is expensive, but the triangle is priceless. The triangle is my favorite. It is my friend. It makes me happy." + +Sara's mom says, "Okay, Sara. You made a good choice. You can keep the triangle. But you have to give the doll back to the store. And you have to say sorry to the store and to the doll. Can you do that?" Sara nods. She says, +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to climb the trees and swing on the ropes. They were adventurous and brave. + +One day, they saw a big tree with a lot of branches. They wanted to climb to the top and see the sky. They ran to the tree and started to climb. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Ben said. "I am higher than you!" + +"No, you are not!" Lily said. "I am faster than you!" + +They climbed higher and higher, until they reached the last branch. It was thin and shaky. There was only room for one. + +"Let me go first, Ben!" Lily said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, let me go first, Lily!" Ben said. "I am stronger than you!" + +They both reached for the branch and pulled. The branch did not yield. It snapped and broke. Lily and Ben fell to the ground with a thud. + +They were not hurt, but they were scared and sad. They looked at the broken branch and the empty sky. + +"I am sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I should have let you go first." + +"I am sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I should have shared with you." + +They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to find another tree to climb. They were still adventurous and brave, but they learned to be kind and fair. +Tim and Mia are playing in the living room. They see a big ashtray on the table. It is round and shiny and has many colors. They want to touch it and see what is inside. + +"Look, Mia, a pretty thing!" Tim says. He points to the ashtray. + +"Can we play with it?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe Mommy will be mad," Tim says. + +They look around and see that Mommy is in the kitchen. She is making lunch and talking on the phone. She is very noisy and does not see them. + +"Let's try it. Be quiet," Tim says. He climbs on a chair and reaches for the ashtray. + +But the ashtray is heavy and slippery. Tim drops it on the floor. It breaks into many pieces. The pieces make a loud noise. + +"Uh-oh," Tim and Mia say. + +Mommy hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the broken ashtray and the scared children. + +"What did you do?" Mommy asks. She is angry and sad. + +"We are sorry, Mommy. We wanted to see the pretty thing," Tim says. + +"That was not a toy. That was Daddy's ashtray. He gave it to me before he went away. It was very special to me," Mommy says. She starts to cry. + +Tim and Mia feel bad. They hug Mommy and say they are sorry again. + +"It's okay, my loves. I know you didn't mean to. But you have to be careful with things that are not yours. And you have to ask me before you touch them," Mommy says. + +She wipes her tears and smiles. She picks up the pieces and puts them in a bag. + +"Maybe we can fix it later. Or we can make something new with it. Come on, let's have lunch," Mommy says. + +She takes Tim and Mia to the kitchen. They eat sandwiches and drink juice. They talk about Daddy and the ashtray. They say they love each other. They are happy again. +Timmy was a spoiled boy. He had many toys and books and clothes, but he always wanted more. He did not like to share or say thank you. He was rude to his mom and dad and his friends. + +One day, Timmy saw a big bed in a store. It was red and blue and had a slide and a tent. He wanted the bed very much. He said to his mom, "Mom, buy me that bed! I want it now!" + +His mom said, "No, Timmy. You already have a nice bed at home. You don't need another bed. And you have been very naughty today. You did not eat your lunch, you did not clean your room, and you hit your sister. You need to learn to be good and grateful." + +Timmy did not listen to his mom. He threw a tantrum. He screamed and cried and kicked and hit. He said, "I hate you, mom! You are mean and stupid! I want that bed! Buy it for me!" + +His mom was very sad and angry. She said, "Timmy, stop it! You are being very bad and rude. If you don't stop, I will leave you here and go home without you." + +Timmy did not believe his mom. He thought she was bluffing. He said, "Go ahead, mom. I don't care. I will stay here and get that bed. You are a bad mom!" + +His mom had enough. She said, "Fine, Timmy. You made your choice. Goodbye." She took his sister and walked out of the store. + +Timmy was shocked. He thought his mom would come back. He waited and waited, but she did not. He started to feel scared and lonely. He realized he had made a big mistake. He wanted his mom and his sister and his bed at home. He did not want the bed in the store anymore. He cried and cried, but no one helped him. He was stuck in the store with no one to love him. He was a spoiled boy, and he had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their uncle Tom. Uncle Tom is very funny and attractive. He has a big smile and curly hair. He always makes them laugh with his jokes and games. + +One day, uncle Tom comes to visit them. He brings a big bag of toys and candy. Anna and Ben are very happy and excited. They hug uncle Tom and say thank you. They want to play with him right away. + +They go to the backyard, where there is a slide and a swing. Uncle Tom says he will push them on the swing and catch them on the slide. Anna and Ben take turns on the swing and the slide. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happens. Uncle Tom slips on a banana peel that someone left on the ground. He falls down and hurts his leg. He says ouch and groans. Anna and Ben are scared and worried. They run to him and ask if he is okay. + +Uncle Tom says he is fine, but he needs some ice and a band-aid. He tells them not to cry and to be brave. He says he still loves them and he is proud of them. He says they can play again later, after he rests a bit. Anna and Ben hug him and say they love him too. They help him get up and go inside the house. They hope he will get better soon. They still think he is the best uncle ever. +Jill and Ben like to play with jelly. They have a big bowl of red jelly and a big bowl of green jelly. They use spoons and cups to make shapes and towers with the jelly. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +But then, Mom says it is time to eat lunch. She tells Jill and Ben to wash their hands and come to the table. Jill and Ben do not want to stop playing with the jelly. They want to stay and play more. + +Mom says they can play with the jelly later, but they have to eat lunch first. She says lunch is good for them and will make them strong and happy. She says she has a surprise for them after lunch. + +Jill and Ben are curious. They wonder what the surprise is. They decide to listen to Mom and eat lunch. They wash their hands and go to the table. They see sandwiches and carrots and milk. They eat their lunch and say thank you to Mom. + +Mom smiles and says they are good children. She says she is proud of them. She says she has a surprise for them. She brings out a big cake with candles and frosting. She says it is their birthday and they can have cake and jelly for dessert. Jill and Ben are very happy. They hug Mom and say they love her. They blow out the candles and enjoy the cake and jelly. They think it is the best birthday ever. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their toys. They had a big bag of snacks to share. They liked to eat crackers, cheese, and grapes. They put the bag under a tree and ran to the slide. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Tom shouted as he slid down. "I'm so fast!" + +"You're not faster than me, Tom!" Lily said. She climbed up the ladder and slid down too. They laughed and had fun. + +But they did not see a big, black dog that came to the tree. The dog smelled the snacks in the bag. He was hungry and curious. He used his teeth and paws to open the bag. He took out the crackers, cheese, and grapes. He ate some and threw some away. He made a big mess. + +Tom and Lily finished playing on the slide. They ran back to the tree to get their snacks. But when they saw the bag, they gasped. + +"Who did this?" Tom asked. He saw the crackers, cheese, and grapes scattered all over the grass. Some were dirty and some were bitten. + +"Look, Tom!" Lily pointed. She saw the big, black dog behind the tree. He had crumbs and juice on his mouth. He wagged his tail and barked. + +"It was him!" Tom said. He was angry and scared. He picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. "Go away, you bad dog! You ate our snacks!" + +The dog did not like the stick. He growled and showed his teeth. He jumped at Tom and Lily. They screamed and ran away. They left their toys and their snacks behind. They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Mom, mom, help!" Tom and Lily cried. They hugged their mom and told her what happened. + +"Oh, you poor things!" their mom said. She hugged them back and kissed them. "Don't worry, I'll get your toys and your snacks. And I'll tell that dog to leave you alone." + +She walked to the tree and saw the dog. He was still eating the snacks. He looked up and saw her. He wagged his tail and barked. + +"Hello, boy," she said. She smiled and petted him. "You must be very hungry. Do you want some more snacks?" + +The dog nodded and licked her hand. He was happy and friendly. + +Tom and Lily watched from the bench. They were surprised and confused. + +"Mom, why are you nice to him?" Tom asked. "He ate our snacks and chased us!" + +"Yes, he did," their mom said. "But he didn't know better. He was just looking for food. He's not a bad dog, he's a stray dog. He has no home and no family. He needs love and care." + +She took out a leash and a collar from her bag. She put them on the dog. She picked up the toys and the snacks. She threw away the disgusting ones and kept the good ones. + +"Come on, kids," she said. "Let's go home. And let's take our new friend with us. What do you say?" + +Tom and Lily looked at the dog. He looked at them. He wagged his tail and barked. + +They smiled and nodded. They liked the dog. They wanted to be his family. + +"OK, mom," they said. "Let's go home." + +They walked to the car with their mom and their dog. They gave him some snacks and some water. They named him Spot. They were happy and excited. + +They had a new friend. +Lila loved to search for butterflies in the garden. She had a net and a jar to catch them. She wanted to see their colors and patterns up close. She was very careful not to hurt them. + +One day, she saw a big, shiny butterfly on a flower. It was gold and silver and sparkled in the sun. Lila thought it was the most beautiful butterfly she had ever seen. She ran to catch it with her net. + +But the butterfly was fast and smart. It flew away from Lila's net and hid behind a tree. Lila followed it, but she could not find it. She searched and searched, but the butterfly was gone. + +Lila felt sad and angry. She wanted the butterfly for herself. She thought it would make her wealthy and happy. She did not know that the butterfly was a gift from a fairy. The fairy wanted to teach Lila a lesson about greed and kindness. + +The fairy watched Lila from behind the tree. She felt sorry for the little girl. She decided to give her another chance. She whispered in Lila's ear: "Butterflies are not for keeping. They are for sharing. If you let them go, they will come back to you. And they will bring you more joy than gold and silver." + +Lila heard the fairy's voice and felt a change in her heart. She realized that she was wrong to chase the butterfly. She decided to let go of her net and jar. She said: "I'm sorry, butterfly. You are free to go. I hope you will come back and visit me." + +The butterfly heard Lila's words and felt a change in its wings. It turned from gold and silver to pink and blue. It flew out from behind the tree and landed on Lila's hand. It thanked her for her kindness and gave her a kiss. Then it flew away, but not too far. It stayed in the garden and played with Lila and the other butterflies. Lila smiled and felt wealthy and happy. She learned to search for butterflies with love and respect. +Lily was very happy today. It was her birthday and she had a new dress. The dress was pink and had flowers on it. Lily loved her dress and wanted to show it to everyone. + +She ran outside to play with her friends. They played tag and hide and seek. Lily had a lot of fun, but she did not see the mud puddle. She stepped in it and splashed mud all over her dress. She looked at her dress and felt sad. It was dirty and ruined. + +"Oh no, my dress!" she cried. "It is all dirty!" + +Her friends came to see what happened. They saw her dress and felt sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," said Ben. "It was an accident." + +"Maybe we can wash it," said Mia. "Come on, let's go to your house." + +They walked to Lily's house. Lily was still crying. She did not want to see her mom. She was afraid her mom would be angry. + +They knocked on the door. Lily's mom opened it and smiled. She saw Lily and her dress and gasped. + +"Oh, Lily, what happened to your dress?" she asked. + +Lily looked down and sniffed. "I stepped in a mud puddle," she said. "I'm sorry, mom. I ruined my dress." + +Lily's mom hugged her and kissed her. "It's okay, Lily," she said. "It's just a dress. We can wash it and dry it. It will be clean again. Don't cry, my sweet girl. I have a surprise for you." + +She took Lily and her friends to the living room. There was a big cake on the table. It had candles and frosting and sprinkles. It said "Happy Birthday, Lily!" + +Lily's eyes widened. She forgot about her dress. She saw the cake and smiled. She was happy again. + +"Wow, mom, thank you!" she said. "It's a beautiful cake!" + +"You're welcome, Lily," said her mom. "Happy birthday, my darling. I love you." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you too, mom. You are the best mom ever." + +She blew out the candles and made a wish. She wished for more happy days with her mom and her friends. She cut the cake and shared it with everyone. They ate the cake and sang songs and played games. Lily had a wonderful birthday. She was not sad about her dress anymore. She was happy and grateful. She had a surprise and a dress and a mom who loved her. She had everything she needed. +Sara was a little girl who liked to speak a lot. She always had something to say to her mom, her dad, her brother, and her friends. She liked to tell stories, jokes, and questions. She also liked to speak to strangers, even when her mom told her to be careful. + +One day, Sara and her mom went to the salon to get a haircut. Sara saw an elderly lady sitting next to her. The lady had white hair and glasses. She looked sad and lonely. Sara wanted to make her happy, so she started to speak to her. + +"Hello, I'm Sara. What's your name?" Sara asked. + +The lady smiled and said, "I'm Betty. It's nice to meet you, Sara." + +"Do you like your haircut? I like mine. It's short and curly. My mom says it makes me look cute," Sara said. + +"Your haircut is very pretty. I like mine too. It's long and straight. My husband used to say it made me look elegant," Betty said. + +"Where is your husband? Is he at home?" Sara asked. + +Betty sighed and said, "No, dear. He passed away a year ago. I miss him very much." + +Sara felt sorry for Betty. She wanted to cheer her up, so she said, "I'm sorry, Betty. That's very sad. But you know what? You still have me. I can be your friend. We can speak and play and have fun. Would you like that?" + +Betty's eyes sparkled and she said, "Oh, Sara, you are very sweet. I would love that. Thank you for being so kind and friendly. You made my day." + +Sara and Betty hugged and smiled. Sara's mom watched them and felt proud of her daughter. She realized that Sara's gift of speaking was not a problem, but a blessing. She learned that speaking can make people happy, especially those who are lonely and need a friend. She decided to encourage Sara to keep speaking and sharing her joy with others. +Anna and her mom went to the market. Anna liked the market. She saw many things. She saw fruits, flowers, toys, and books. She wanted to touch everything. + +"Mom, can I have this?" Anna asked. She pointed to a small book with a red cover. + +"Maybe later, sweetie. We have to buy some food first," her mom said. She took Anna's hand and walked to the vegetable stall. + +Anna saw a big pumpkin. It was orange and round. She wanted to see it better. She let go of her mom's hand and stepped closer to the pumpkin. She did not see the wet floor. + +Anna slipped and fell. She hurt her knee. She cried. Her mom heard her and ran to her. + +"Oh, Anna, are you okay?" her mom asked. She hugged Anna and checked her knee. It was not bad. She kissed it and said, "There, there. It will be better soon." + +She gave Anna the small book with the red cover. She said, "This is for you, sweetie. You were very brave. I'm sorry you fell. Let's be more careful next time, okay?" + +Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love the book. Can we read it together?" + +"Of course, we can. Let's go home and read it," her mom said. She took Anna's hand and walked to the car. Anna was happy. She liked the market. She liked the book. She liked her mom. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big pile of wood near the fence. They wanted to build a house with the wood. + +"Let's take some wood and make a house here," Lila said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The wood might have nails or bugs," Tom said. + +They took some wood and started to make a house. They put some wood on the ground and some wood on top. They left a hole for the door. + +But then a man came. He was angry. He said the wood was his. He said he needed the wood for his work. + +"Hey, you kids! Stop playing with my wood! This is not a toy! This is for building a real house!" the man shouted. + +Lila and Tom were scared. They ran away from the wood. They did not want to make the man more angry. + +But one piece of wood did not run away. It was stubborn. It wanted to remain with Lila and Tom. It liked being part of their house. It did not care about the man. + +The man saw the piece of wood. He tried to grab it. But the piece of wood was too fast. It rolled away from the man. It followed Lila and Tom. + +Lila and Tom saw the piece of wood. They smiled. They liked the piece of wood. It was their friend. + +They took the piece of wood to their home. They asked their mom if they could keep it. Their mom said yes. She said the piece of wood was very brave and loyal. + +Lila and Tom were happy. They gave the piece of wood a name. They called it Woody. They played with Woody every day. They made a bed for Woody in their room. They told Woody stories and jokes. + +Woody was happy too. He remained with Lila and Tom. He was their best friend. He was glad he was stubborn. +Lily liked to study books. She liked to learn new things. She liked to look at pictures of animals and places. One day, she found a book about dragons. She was very curious. + +She opened the book and saw a big dragon. It had wings and scales and fire. It looked scary. But the book said the dragon was good. It said the dragon helped people and animals. It said the dragon was kind and brave. + +Lily wanted to meet the dragon. She wished she could fly with it and play with it. She imagined the dragon was her friend. She smiled and hugged the book. She said, "I like you, dragon. You are good." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to share. One day, they find a big scale in the garage. It is shiny and has two pans. They want to use it to weigh their toys. + +Sara puts her doll on one pan and Ben puts his car on the other. The scale tips to Sara's side. She says, "My doll is heavier than your car. I win!" Ben is not happy. He says, "No, you cheated. Your doll has a dress and shoes. Take them off and try again." Sara does not want to. She says, "No, it is my doll. I can dress her how I like. You are a sore loser." + +They start to argue and pull the scale. The scale breaks and the pans fall off. They hear a loud noise and see their dad coming. He is angry. He says, "What have you done? This scale was very old and very expensive. It belonged to your grandpa. He gave it to me when I was a boy. He taught me how to use it and how to be fair and honest. You have ruined it and you have been selfish and rude. You should be ashamed of yourselves." + +Sara and Ben feel very sorry. They say, "We are sorry, dad. We did not know. We just wanted to play. We did not listen to you when you told us to share and be nice. We were wrong. Can you fix the scale?" Dad says, "I don't know. It is very difficult. Maybe I can find someone who can help. But you have to learn your lesson. You have to respect your things and your family. You have to share and be nice. You have to listen and be fair. Do you understand?" Sara and Ben nod and hug their dad. They say, "We understand, dad. We will try to be better. We love you and we love grandpa. We are sorry we broke his scale." Dad says, "I love you too. And I'm sure grandpa loves you too. He would want you to be happy and good. Now, go and play nicely. And don't touch anything else in the garage." Sara and Ben say, "Okay, dad. Thank you." They go and play nicely. They share and be nice. They listen and be fair. They are happy and good. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers and bugs and birds. They liked to pick poppies and make crowns and necklaces. They were very creative. + +One day, they found a big scale in the shed. They wondered what it was for. They decided to weigh themselves and the poppies. Anna went first. She stood on the scale and saw a number. She said, "I weigh 15 kilos. How much do you weigh, Ben?" + +Ben wanted to know, too. He stood on the scale with his poppy crown and necklace. He saw a different number. He said, "I weigh 17 kilos. I am heavier than you, Anna." + +Anna was not happy. She wanted to be heavier than Ben. She thought, "Maybe it is because of the poppies. They are very light. I need something heavier." She looked around and saw a big rock. She had an idea. + +She said, "Ben, let me try again. I want to see if I can weigh more than you." She picked up the rock and put it on her head. She climbed on the scale. She saw a bigger number. She said, "Ha! I weigh 20 kilos. I am heavier than you, Ben." + +Ben was not happy. He wanted to be heavier than Anna. He thought, "Maybe it is because of the rock. It is very heavy. I need something heavier." He looked around and saw a big bucket. He had an idea. + +He said, "Anna, let me try again. I want to see if I can weigh more than you." He filled the bucket with water and put it on his head. He climbed on the scale. He saw a bigger number. He said, "Ha! I weigh 22 kilos. I am heavier than you, Anna." + +Anna was very angry. She wanted to be heavier than Ben. She thought, "Maybe it is because of the water. It is very heavy. I need something heavier." She looked around and saw a big knife. She had a bad idea. + +She said, "Ben, let me try one more time. I want to see if I can weigh more than you." She grabbed the knife and stabbed Ben in the chest. He fell to the ground. He did not say anything. He did not move. He did not breathe. + +Anna climbed on the scale. She saw a bigger number. She said, "Ha! I weigh 23 kilos. I am heavier than you, Ben. I win." + +But she did not win. She lost. She lost her brother. She lost her friend. She lost her fun. She lost her love. She was very sad. She cried and cried. She wished she could take it back. But she could not. It was too late. The end. +Sara and Ben like to play with clay. They make animals and people and houses with clay. They have many colors of clay. They are happy. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They bring their clay with them. They find a nice spot under a big tree. They start to make clay things. + +"Look, I made a dog!" Sara says. She shows Ben her clay dog. It has brown and black spots and a long tail. + +"Wow, that's a good dog!" Ben says. He shows Sara his clay car. It has red and blue wheels and a yellow roof. + +They are having fun. But then, they hear a loud noise. They look up and see a big truck. The truck has a hose and a tank. The truck is spraying water on the grass and the flowers. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Ben say. They see the water coming closer to them. They grab their clay things and run to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help!" they cry. "The truck is spraying water on our clay!" + +Mom hugs them and says, "Don't worry, my loves. It's okay. The truck is just watering the plants. It's not trying to hurt your clay." + +"But our clay will get wet and mushy!" Sara says. "We worked hard on our clay!" + +"I know, I know," Mom says. "But look, the truck is moving away now. The water will dry soon. And you can still play with your clay. You can make new things or fix the old ones." + +Sara and Ben look at their clay. Some of it is wet and some of it is dry. Some of it is still in shape and some of it is not. + +They feel sad. They feel poor. They have less clay than before. + +But then, they see something. They see a rainbow in the sky. The rainbow has many colors. It is bright and beautiful. + +They smile. They feel happy. They have a rainbow. + +They say, "Thank you, truck. Thank you, water. Thank you, sun. You gave us a rainbow." + +They hug their mom and their clay. They are not poor. They are rich. They have love and clay and a rainbow. +Lily and Tom are playing hide and seek in the park. Lily is the seeker and Tom is the hider. Lily counts to ten and then says, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +She looks around and sees a big, wide tree. She thinks Tom might be hiding behind it. She runs to the tree and says, "I found you, Tom!" But there is no one there. She only sees a red bird on a branch. The bird says, "Tweet, tweet!" and flies away. + +Lily is confused. Where is Tom? She looks under the slide, behind the bench, and in the sandbox. But she cannot find him. She starts to feel sad. She calls out, "Tom, where are you? I give up!" + +Then she hears a giggle from the bushes. She walks to the bushes and sees a pair of red shoes sticking out. She pulls the shoes and sees Tom. He is hiding in the bushes. He says, "You found me, Lily! That was a good hiding spot, right?" + +Lily smiles and says, "Yes, it was. But you cheated. You wore red shoes. They are easy to see." Tom says, "Sorry, Lily. I forgot. Next time, I will wear different shoes." Lily says, "It's okay, Tom. You are still my best friend. Do you want to play again?" Tom says, "Yes, please. But this time, you hide and I seek." Lily says, "Okay. Let's go." They run to a new spot and start a new game. They have fun playing hide and seek in the park. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the woods. They find a big hut made of sticks and leaves. They want to go inside and pretend it is their home. + +"Look, a hut!" Tom says. "Let's go in!" + +"Wait, Tom!" Lily says. "We need to gather some things first. We need food and water and toys." + +Lily starts to look for berries and nuts and flowers. Tom is impatient. He does not want to gather things. He wants to go in the hut now. + +"Come on, Lily!" Tom says. "We don't need those things. We can play with the sticks and leaves. They are fun!" + +"No, Tom!" Lily says. "We need to gather things. It is more fun to have a nice hut. And what if we get hungry or thirsty?" + +Tom and Lily start to argue. They raise their voices. They are loud. + +"Stop it, you two!" a voice says. It is a big bear. He comes out of the hut. He is angry. He does not like the noise. He does not like the children. He wants them to go away. + +"Who are you?" Tom says. He is scared. + +"This is my hut!" the bear says. "You are not welcome here! Go away or I will eat you!" + +Tom and Lily run away. They are very scared. They forget their things. They do not want to play in the woods anymore. They want to go home. They are sorry they argued. They hug each other and say they are sorry. + +The end. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many new toys. They are very happy. + +"Look, Sam, a red car!" Tom says. He grabs the car and runs to the living room. + +"No, Tom, I want the red car!" Sam says. He runs after Tom and tries to take the car from him. + +"Stop, Sam, it's mine!" Tom says. He pushes Sam away. Sam falls on the floor and hits his knee. He cries out loud. + +"Sam, Tom, what's going on?" Mom says. She comes to the living room and sees Sam crying and Tom holding the car. She is very angry. + +"Mom, Tom took the red car from me!" Sam says. + +"Tom, is that true?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom, but I saw it first!" Tom says. + +"I don't care who saw it first. You don't take things from your brother. You share and play nicely. Now, give the car to Sam and say sorry." Mom says. She orders Tom to do what she says. + +"But, Mom, I like the red car. It's smooth and fast." Tom says. He doesn't want to give the car to Sam. + +"Tom, don't argue with me. Give the car to Sam now or you will go to your room." Mom says. She is very serious. + +Tom still doesn't listen. He runs away with the car. He thinks he can hide in the garage. But Mom follows him. She catches him and takes the car from him. She gives the car to Sam and sends Tom to his room. Tom is very sad and angry. He has no toys to play with. He wishes he had listened to Mom. He wishes he had shared with Sam. He wishes he had a smooth red car. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play outside in the night. They liked to look at the stars and the moon. The moon was big and bright and round. + +One night, Lily and Max had a fun idea. They decided to race to the moon. They pretended that their bikes were rockets. They put on their helmets and got ready to go. + +"Are you ready, Max?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am, Lily. Are you ready?" Max answered. + +"Yes, I am. Let's go!" Lily said. + +They counted to three and then they pedaled as fast as they could. They zoomed past the trees and the houses and the cars. They felt the wind in their hair and the air in their lungs. They laughed and shouted and cheered. + +They raced and raced until they reached the hill. The hill was the highest place in their town. They could see the moon very well from there. It looked like a big cheese. + +They stopped their bikes and got off. They lay down on the grass and looked at the moon. They felt happy and tired and proud. + +"Wow, we did it, Lily. We raced to the moon!" Max said. + +"Yes, we did, Max. We are the best racers in the world!" Lily said. + +They smiled at each other and hugged. They felt grateful for their bikes and their helmets and their friendship. They felt grateful for the night and the stars and the moon. They felt grateful for their adventure. + +They closed their eyes and dreamed of more races to the moon. +Ben and Lily are playing with their dog, Max, in the park. They throw a ball and Max runs after it. He is very fast and happy. Ben and Lily laugh and clap. + +But then, Max sees a squirrel on a tree. He barks and runs to the tree. He forgets the ball and the park. He wants to catch the squirrel. Ben and Lily call his name, but he does not listen. + +"Max, come back!" Ben shouts. + +"Max, stay!" Lily cries. + +But Max is too far. He runs out of the park and into the street. There are many cars and people. It is loud and scary. Max is lost and afraid. + +A nice lady sees Max. She sees his collar. It has his name and Ben and Lily's phone number. She picks up her phone and calls them. + +"Hello, is this Ben and Lily?" she asks. + +"Yes, this is Ben. Who are you?" Ben answers. + +"I have your dog, Max. He ran out of the park and into the street. He is safe with me. Where are you?" she says. + +"We are in the park. We are looking for Max. We are very worried. Can you bring him back?" Ben says. + +"Of course. I will be there soon. Don't worry. Max is a good dog. He just likes squirrels." she says. + +Ben and Lily are very happy. They thank the lady and wait for her. They see her car. It is light blue. They see Max. He is in the back seat. He wags his tail and licks the window. He is sorry and glad. + +The lady stops the car and opens the door. Max jumps out and runs to Ben and Lily. They hug him and pet him. They put his leash on his collar. They thank the lady again and again. + +"Thank you for finding Max. You are very kind." Ben says. + +"Thank you for calling us. You are very smart." Lily says. + +"You are very welcome. I am glad Max is back with you. He is a lovely dog. Be careful next time. Bye bye." the lady says. + +She waves and drives away. Ben, Lily and Max wave back. They walk back to the park. They play with the ball again. Max does not run away. He stays with Ben and Lily. He loves them. They love him. They are happy. The end. +Ben has a new cap. It is red and blue and has a big letter B on it. Ben likes his cap very much. He wears it every day when he goes out with his mom and dad. + +One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom. He sees a lot of other kids playing on the swings and slides. He wants to join them and make new friends. He runs to the sandbox and says hello to a girl and a boy who are making a castle. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. What are your names?" he asks. + +"I'm Mia. This is Sam. We are making a castle. Do you want to help us?" the girl says. + +"Yes, please. I like castles. Can I use your shovel?" Ben says. + +"Sure, here you go. I like your cap. It is very nice. Where did you get it?" Sam says. + +"My mom and dad gave it to me. It is my favorite cap. It has a B for Ben. I am proud of my cap." Ben says. + +"That's cool. I have a cap too. It has a S for Sam. But I left it at home today. Maybe we can trade caps sometime." Sam says. + +"Maybe. But I love my cap very much. I don't want to lose it." Ben says. + +"I understand. Don't worry. I won't take your cap. We can just be friends and talk and play." Sam says. + +"OK. That sounds good. Let's make the best castle ever." Ben says. + +They smile and nod and start to work on the castle. Ben is happy. He has a new cap and new friends. He talks and plays and has fun. He is proud of his cap and himself. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to hop on the grass and on the rocks. They hop like frogs and rabbits. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He is pale and shy. He sits on a bench and looks at a book. Lily and Ben are curious. They hop to the bench and say hello. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lily asks. + +"Tom," the boy says. + +"What is your book?" Ben asks. + +"Math," Tom says. + +"Math? What is math?" Lily and Ben ask. + +Tom shows them his book. It has numbers and shapes and signs. He says math is fun and helps you learn things. + +Lily and Ben look at the book. They do not understand math. They think math is hard and boring. They do not want to learn math. They want to hop and play. + +"Math is not fun. Hop is fun. Come hop with us," Lily says. + +Tom shakes his head. He likes math. He does not want to hop and play. He wants to read his book. + +"Math is fun. Hop is not fun. I like my book," Tom says. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want to be friends with Tom. But they do not like math. And Tom does not like hop. They do not know what to do. + +Then they have an idea. They say to Tom, "Maybe we can try both. You can hop with us for a little bit. And we can look at your book for a little bit. Maybe we can learn from each other. Maybe we can have fun together." + +Tom thinks about it. He is not sure. But he is lonely. He wants to have friends. He nods and says, "Okay. Let's try both. Maybe we can have fun together." + +Lily and Ben smile. They take Tom's hand and hop with him to the grass. They show him how to hop like frogs and rabbits. Tom hops with them. He feels happy. He laughs. + +Then they go back to the bench. They look at Tom's book. He shows them how to count and draw shapes. Lily and Ben listen to him. They feel smart. They learn. + +They take turns hopping and reading. They have fun together. They become friends. They like math and hop. They like each other. +Lily and Sam were twins. They liked to play in the sand. They had a bucket and a spade each. They made castles and tunnels and bridges. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big sandpit. They ran to it and started to dig. They met a boy named Max. He had a cool spade. It was red and shiny and had a long handle. + +"Hi, I'm Max. Can I play with you?" he asked. + +"Sure, we're Lily and Sam. We like your spade. It's cool," they said. + +"Thank you. It was a gift from my grandma. She gave it to me for my birthday. Do you want to try it?" he offered. + +"Yes, please. Can I go first, Sam?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but only for a little while. Then it's my turn," Sam agreed. + +Lily took the cool spade and dug a big hole. She was happy. She received a new friend and a new toy. She smiled at Max and said, "Thank you for sharing your spade. It's fun." + +"You're welcome. You're nice. Do you want to see my bucket? It has stickers on it," Max said. + +"Yes, let's see. Come on, Sam. Let's play with Max," Lily said. + +They all went to Max's bucket and looked at the stickers. They were of animals and cars and stars. They liked them. They filled the bucket with sand and made a big mound. They put a stick on top and pretended it was a flag. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. They received a good day. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big truck arrive at their neighbor's house. The truck had many boxes and bags inside. + +"Let's go see what they have!" Sara said. She was curious and naughty. + +"No, we should not. Mama said we must not go to other people's houses without asking. It is rude and dangerous." Ben said. He was careful and good. + +But Sara did not listen to Ben. She ran to the truck and climbed inside. She opened a box and found a shiny toy. She wanted to take it. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" A voice said. It was the neighbor, who came to check on his things. He was angry and scared. + +Sara was caught and felt ashamed. She dropped the toy and tried to run away. But she tripped and fell. She hurt her knee and her lung. She could not breathe well and cried. + +Ben heard Sara's cry and ran to help her. He saw the neighbor and the toy and understood what happened. He said sorry to the neighbor and hugged Sara. + +The neighbor was kind and forgave them. He said he was a doctor and he had a lung problem. He needed the toy to help him breathe better. He showed them how it worked and explained why it was important. + +Sara and Ben learned a lesson. They realized they should not be naughty and take things that are not theirs. They also learned to be respectful and compassionate to others. They thanked the neighbor and went back to their house. They told Mama what happened and said sorry to her too. Mama was glad they were honest and safe. She kissed them and gave them a cookie. +Sara likes to swim in the pool. She has a blue swimsuit and a pink cap. She can swim fast and splash water. She likes to swim with her friends and play games. + +One day, Sara sees some chalk on the ground. She picks up a yellow chalk and draws a sun on the wall. She picks up a green chalk and draws a tree. She picks up a red chalk and draws a flower. She likes to draw with chalk and make colors. + +Then, Sara hears her mom call her name. She runs to her mom and gives her a hug. Her mom has a big smile and a surprise for her. She gives Sara a new book with pictures and words. Sara loves books and learning new things. She is very glad and says thank you to her mom. + +Sara and her mom go inside the house. Sara shows her mom her chalk drawings. Her mom says they are very pretty and gives her a kiss. Sara puts her book on the table and gets ready for lunch. She is hungry and happy. She likes to swim, draw and read. She has a good day. +One day, Anna and her mom went to the zoo. Anna liked to see the animals and learn their names. She saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and many more. She was very happy. + +But when they came to the penguin house, Anna saw something strange. One of the penguins was not like the others. It had a red hat and a blue scarf. Anna pointed at it and said, "Mom, look! That penguin is funny!" + +Mom looked and smiled. "That's not a penguin, Anna. That's a man dressed as a penguin. He is a magician. He is going to do a show for us. Do you want to watch?" + +Anna nodded. She liked magic. She wanted to see what the man could do. She and mom sat down and waited for the show to start. + +The man said hello to everyone and told them his name was Bob. He said he loved penguins and wanted to be friends with them. He said he had a special trick to show them. He took off his hat and scarf and put them in a big box. Then he said some magic words and tapped the box with his wand. He opened the box and...he was gone! He had vanished! + +The penguins and the people were amazed. They clapped and cheered. Where did Bob go? How did he do that? Anna was very curious. She wanted to know the secret. + +She saw a small door behind the box. She thought maybe Bob was hiding there. She was a thoughtful girl. She did not want to spoil the magic. She waited until the show was over and everyone left. Then she sneaked to the door and opened it. + +She was right. Bob was there. He was smiling and holding his hat and scarf. He saw Anna and said, "Hello, little girl. Did you like my trick?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, it was very good. But how did you do it? How did you vanish?" + +Bob winked. He said, "That's a secret, Anna. A magician never tells. But I'll tell you this. It takes a lot of practice and a lot of imagination. And a lot of love for penguins. Do you love penguins, Anna?" + +Anna nodded again. She said, "Yes, I do. They are cute and funny. Can I be your friend?" + +Bob smiled. He said, "Of course, Anna. You are a very smart and kind girl. You can be my friend. And you can be a friend of the penguins too. Do you want to meet them?" + +Anna nodded again. She said, "Yes, please. That would be wonderful." + +Bob took her hand and led her to the penguin house. He introduced her to the penguins and let her feed them and pet them. Anna was very happy. She had a new friend and a new adventure. She thanked Bob and gave him a hug. She said, "You are the best magician ever. And the best penguin ever." + +Bob laughed. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You are the best audience ever. And the best friend ever." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to watch films on the big TV. One day, they find a film they have not seen before. It is called The Lion King. It has lions, and songs, and a bad lion who is mean. + +"Let's watch this film!" Anna says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But I think I know this film. It is not original. It is a copy of another film. My dad told me." + +Anna is confused. "What do you mean, a copy? How can a film be a copy?" + +Ben explains. "A copy is when someone makes a film that is the same as another film. They use the same name, and the same story, and the same characters. But they change some things, like the pictures, or the voices, or the songs. They do this to make more money, or to make people think it is new. But it is not new. It is a copy." + +Anna thinks for a moment. "That sounds silly. Why would someone make a copy of a film? I like original films. Original films are films that no one has made before. They are new, and different, and creative. They are more fun to watch." + +Ben nods. "You are right, Anna. Original films are better. But sometimes, copies can be good too. They can have new things that the original film did not have. They can make people happy, or sad, or laugh, or learn. They can be a way of showing love for the original film." + +Anna and Ben decide to watch the film. They are curious to see what is different and what is the same. They enjoy the film, and they sing along to the songs. They like the lions, and the bad lion who is mean. They also talk about the original film, and how it is different and how it is the same. They learn something new, and they have fun. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they decided to visit the big tree at the end of the park. They had heard that the tree had many sticks that they could use to make things. + +They walked to the tree and saw many sticks on the ground. Anna picked up a long stick and said, "Look, Ben, I found a stick. I can use it as a wand and do magic." Ben picked up a short stick and said, "Look, Anna, I found a stick too. I can use it as a sword and fight dragons." + +They played with their sticks for a while, pretending to be wizards and knights. They had a lot of fun. But then, they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog looked angry and hungry. It barked loudly and showed its teeth. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not know what to do. They held their sticks tightly and hoped the dog would go away. But the dog did not go away. It came closer and closer. It wanted to take their sticks and bite them. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had come to the park to pick them up. She saw the dog and shouted, "Hey, go away, bad dog! Leave my kids alone!" She threw a ball at the dog and made it run away. + +Anna and Ben were happy and relieved. They ran to their mom and hugged her. They thanked her for saving them. They showed her their sticks and told her what they had played. + +Their mom smiled and said, "You are very brave and creative, Anna and Ben. I'm proud of you. And you are also very generous. You shared your sticks with each other and played nicely. That's what friends do." + +Anna and Ben nodded and smiled. They agreed that sharing was good. They gave their sticks to their mom and asked her to keep them for them. They said they wanted to play with them again the next day. + +Their mom agreed and took their sticks. She said, "Okay, let's go home now. It's time for dinner. Maybe we can have some sticks for dessert." + +Anna and Ben laughed and said, "Yes, please. We love sticks. But not the dog's sticks. Those are yucky." + +They held their mom's hand and walked home. They were happy and hungry. They had had a great day. They looked forward to visiting the big tree again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big feather on the ground. It is white and soft. + +"Look, a feather!" Anna says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Ben asks. He takes the feather and holds it in his hand. He feels it tickle his fingers. + +"Let's send it to the sky!" Anna says. She has an idea. She runs to the slide and climbs up. Ben follows her. + +They sit on the slide with the feather. They count to three and slide down. When they reach the end, they throw the feather up in the air. + +"Bye, feather!" they say. They watch the feather fly away with the wind. + +They giggle and clap their hands. They are happy. The feather is fit for the sky. They go to play some more. +Tom liked to sort his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was his sword. It was a big sword, made of wood, and he liked to pretend he was a brave knight. He had a red cape and a shiny hat, too. + +One day, Tom was sorting his toys in his room. He put his cars in one box, his animals in another, and his sword on his bed. He was very happy. But then, he heard a loud noise. He looked out the window and saw a big dragon. The dragon was green and had wings and fire. It was not a normal dragon. It was a bad dragon. + +Tom was scared, but he was also brave. He grabbed his sword and ran outside. He saw the dragon flying over his house. He shouted, "Go away, dragon! You are not welcome here!" He waved his sword in the air. The dragon saw Tom and roared. It flew down to him and opened its mouth. + +Tom did not run away. He held his sword in front of him and said, "You are not stronger than me, dragon! I am a knight, and I will protect my home!" He swung his sword at the dragon's nose. The dragon felt a pain and snorted. It did not like Tom's sword. It flew away, back to the sky. + +Tom was very happy. He had chased away the bad dragon. He ran back to his room and hugged his sword. He said, "Thank you, sword. You are my best friend." He put his sword on his bed and finished sorting his toys. He was a brave and good knight. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big bridge over a stream. They wanted to cross the bridge and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Anna said. "Maybe we can find some flowers or bugs or rocks." + +"OK, Anna," Ben said. "But be careful. The bridge is old and has some holes." + +They held hands and walked slowly on the bridge. They looked down and saw the water flowing and sparkling. They heard some birds singing and some frogs croaking. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Anna said. "Look, Ben, there is a duck swimming in the stream." + +"Quack, quack!" Ben said, pretending to be a duck. + +They reached the other side of the bridge and saw a big tree with a hole in it. They were curious and peeked inside the hole. They saw a small nest with some eggs and a mother bird. + +"Hello, birdie," Anna said softly. "We are Anna and Ben. We are not here to hurt you or your eggs. We just want to say hello." + +The mother bird looked at them with her bright eyes. She did not fly away or make a loud noise. She seemed to understand that they were friendly. She moved a little and made some room for them in the hole. + +"Thank you, birdie," Ben said. "You are very kind. Can we stay with you for a while? We are tired from walking on the bridge." + +The mother bird nodded and made a gentle sound. She welcomed them to her nest and made them comfortable. She covered them with her soft feathers and kept them warm. + +Anna and Ben smiled and cuddled with the birdie. They felt happy and safe. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of flying over the bridge and the stream. +Sara and Ben like to jog with Mom and Dad. They put on their shoes and hats and go outside. They jog on the path by the park. They see birds and flowers and people. + +One day, they see a big machine by the path. It is loud and dirty and smelly. It has a long arm and a big claw. It is breaking the trees and the rocks. Sara and Ben are scared. They stop jogging and hide behind Mom and Dad. + +"Mom, what is that machine?" Sara asks. + +"It is a digger, Sara. It is digging a hole for a new building," Mom says. + +"Why is it digging a hole here? I like the trees and the rocks. They are pretty and fun," Ben says. + +"I know, Ben. But sometimes people need to make new things. They need space and materials. The digger is helping them," Dad says. + +"But the digger is terrible. It is hurting the park. It is making noise and dirt. It is scaring the birds and the flowers and us," Sara says. + +Mom and Dad hug Sara and Ben. They say, "We understand, Sara and Ben. We don't like the digger either. But it will not be here forever. It will go away soon. And the park will still be here. We can still jog and play and enjoy it. Maybe the new building will be nice too. Maybe it will have something for us to see or do." + +Sara and Ben feel a little better. They say, "OK, Mom and Dad. We hope you are right. We hope the park will be OK. We hope the new building will be nice." + +They hold hands and jog away from the machine. They look for more birds and flowers and people. They try to forget the terrible digger. They try to have fun. +Tim and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals and cars. But they also made a big mess. Toys were everywhere on the floor, on the couch, on the table. Mom would not be happy when she saw it. + +"Tim, Mia, time for lunch!" Mom called from the kitchen. "Come and wash your hands!" + +Tim and Mia ran to the kitchen, leaving their toys behind. They did not think about cleaning up. They were hungry and wanted to eat. + +Mom made them sandwiches and juice. She smiled at them and said, "You two are having a good time, huh? What are you playing with?" + +"Toys!" Tim and Mia said together. + +Mom nodded. She had a secret plan. She said, "That's nice. But you know, you have to put your toys away when you are done. Otherwise, they might get lost or broken. Or worse, they might shrink!" + +"Shrink?" Tim and Mia asked. They did not know what that word meant. + +Mom explained, "Yes, shrink. That means they get smaller and smaller, until you can't see them anymore. Like magic. It happens when you don't take care of your toys. Do you want that to happen?" + +"No!" Tim and Mia said. They did not want their toys to shrink. They loved their toys. + +Mom said, "Then you better go and clean up your mess. And hurry, before it's too late!" + +Tim and Mia ran back to the living room. They were scared. They looked for their toys. But they could not find them. They were gone! + +"Mom, mom, where are our toys?" Tim and Mia cried. + +Mom came to the living room. She had a big smile on her face. She said, "Look under the couch. I think I saw something there." + +Tim and Mia looked under the couch. They saw their toys. But they were not the same. They were tiny! They could fit in their hands. They had shrunk! + +"Mom, what happened?" Tim and Mia asked. + +Mom said, "I told you, they shrunk. Because you did not put them away. But don't worry, I have a magic word that can make them big again. Do you want to know what it is?" + +"Yes, yes, please!" Tim and Mia said. + +Mom said, "The magic word is 'sorry'. You have to say 'sorry' to your toys, and to me, for making a mess. And then you have to promise to clean up next time. Can you do that?" + +Tim and Mia nodded. They said, "Sorry, toys. Sorry, mom. We will clean up next time." + +Mom said, "Good. Now say the magic word again, and clap your hands three times." + +Tim and Mia said, "Sorry, sorry, sorry!" and clapped their hands three times. + +Suddenly, their toys grew back to their normal size. Tim and Mia were happy. They hugged their toys and thanked mom. + +Mom said, "You're welcome. Now, let's put these toys away, shall we?" + +Tim and Mia agreed. They helped mom put their toys in their boxes and bags. They learned their lesson. They did not want their toys to shrink again. They wanted to take care of them. And they wanted to make mom happy. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. One day, their aunt comes to visit them. She brings a big bag of gifts for them. + +"Hello, Tom and Mia! I have something for you!" she says, smiling. + +Tom and Mia run to hug her. They are happy to see her. They open the bag and find many adorable things. There are books, puzzles, stickers, and a teddy bear. + +"Wow, thank you, auntie! We love them!" they say. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties. Now, why don't you go and play with them in your room? I'll make some cookies for you," she says. + +Tom and Mia nod and take their gifts to their room. They have so much fun with them. They read the books, solve the puzzles, stick the stickers, and cuddle the teddy bear. They forget about the time and the cookies. + +After a while, they feel tired. They decide to sleep on their bed. They put the teddy bear between them and close their eyes. + +But the teddy bear is not a normal teddy bear. It is a bad teddy bear. It has a hidden camera and a microphone inside. It is a spy teddy bear. Their aunt is not a real aunt. She is a bad lady. She works for a bad man who wants to kidnap Tom and Mia. She watches them on her phone and listens to their snores. + +"Good, they are asleep. Now it's time to take them," she says to herself. + +She sneaks into their room and grabs them by their arms. She puts them in a big sack and carries them to her car. She drives away fast. + +Tom and Mia wake up and feel scared. They scream and cry. They want their mom and dad. They want their home. They want their toys. They want their teddy bear. But no one can hear them. No one can help them. They are gone. +Tom is a cat. He likes to chase mice. He thinks mice are fun and tasty. One day, he sees a mouse in the garden. He runs after it. The mouse is fast and smart. It runs into a hole in the wall. + +Tom is not happy. He wants the mouse. He tries to dig the hole bigger. He tries to reach the mouse with his paw. He tries to scare the mouse with his meow. But the mouse does not come out. Tom is tired and hungry. He gives up and lies down. + +The mouse is clever. He knows Tom is weak. He waits for Tom to fall asleep. He sneaks out of the hole. He sees a big cheese on the table. He wants the cheese. He runs to the table. He jumps on a chair. He sees a box on the table. He thinks the cheese is in the box. He opens the box. + +But the box is not a box. It is a trap. The trap snaps shut. The mouse is caught. He is scared and sad. He wishes he stayed in the hole. + +Tom wakes up. He hears a noise. He sees the trap on the table. He smells the cheese. He sees the mouse in the trap. He is happy. He jumps on the table. He opens the trap. He grabs the mouse. He eats the mouse. He thinks the mouse is fun and tasty. He is not weak anymore. He is full and sleepy. He lies down. He dreams of more mice. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to be rich men with mustaches. They find some paper and cut out mustaches. They stick them on their faces with tape. They look very funny. + +"Hello, I am Tom. I am a rich man. I have a big house and a car. I want to buy more things," Tom says. + +"Hello, I am Sam. I am also a rich man. I have a lot of money and a plane. I want to travel the world," Sam says. + +They pretend to talk on their phones and make deals. They pretend to count their money and laugh. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, their mustaches start to fall off. The tape is not very good. Their mustaches drop on the floor. They try to stick them back, but it does not work. + +"Oh no, our mustaches are gone. We are not rich men anymore. We are just boys," Tom says. + +"That's okay. We can still be friends. We can play something else. We can pretend to be pirates or astronauts or superheroes," Sam says. + +They smile and hug. They do not need mustaches to have fun. They are happy. +One day, Tom and Anna went to the park with their mom. They saw a big trail that went into the woods. Tom wanted to go and explore, but Anna was scared. + +"Come on, Anna, don't be ignorant. It will be fun. Maybe we will see some animals or flowers," Tom said. + +"No, Tom, I don't want to go. Mom said we should stay close to her. The woods are dark and strange. What if we get lost or meet a bad person?" Anna said. + +Tom did not listen to Anna. He thought she was silly and boring. He ran away from her and followed the trail. Anna cried and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, Tom went into the woods. He did not listen to me. I am worried about him," Anna said. + +Mom was angry and worried too. She took Anna's hand and walked along the trail. She called Tom's name, but he did not answer. She hoped he was okay. + +Tom was having fun at first. He saw some birds and squirrels and flowers. He clapped his hands and laughed. He did not care about Anna or Mom. He wanted to see more. + +But soon, he realized he did not know where he was. The trail was gone. He was surrounded by trees and bushes. He felt scared and alone. He wished he had listened to Anna and Mom. He started to cry. + +"Mom, Anna, where are you? I am sorry. I want to go back. Please help me," Tom said. + +Mom and Anna heard Tom's cry. They followed his voice and found him. They hugged him and comforted him. They were glad he was safe. + +"Tom, you were very ignorant and naughty. You should not have run away from us. You could have been hurt or lost. You should always listen to us and stay close to us. We love you and we want to protect you," Mom said. + +"I am sorry, Mom. I am sorry, Anna. I was wrong. I will not do it again. I love you too. Can we go home now?" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, we can go home now. But first, let's clap our hands and thank God for keeping us safe and bringing us together," Mom said. + +They all clapped their hands and prayed. Then they walked back to the park and went home. Tom learned his lesson. He never ran away from his mom and sister again. He was more careful and respectful. He and Anna became good friends and had fun together. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. One day, they see a new path in the park. It is wide and smooth and has flowers on both sides. + +"Let's go on the new path!" Anna says. She is enthusiastic. She likes to explore new things. + +"OK!" Ben says. He is enthusiastic too. He likes to follow Anna. + +They hold hands and walk on the new path. They see birds and butterflies and bees. They hear water and wind and leaves. They smell grass and dirt and honey. + +They come to a bridge over a stream. The bridge is made of wood and has a railing. They cross the bridge and look at the water. They see fish and frogs and stones. + +"Wow, this is so beautiful!" Anna says. She is happy. She likes to see new things. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. He is happy too. He likes to share with Anna. + +They see a man on the other side of the bridge. He is wearing a hat and a vest and has a shovel. He is the gardener. He made the new path and planted the flowers. + +"Hello, children!" the gardener says. He is friendly. He likes to talk to people. + +"Hello, sir!" Anna and Ben say. They are polite. They like to be nice. + +"Did you enjoy the new path?" the gardener asks. He is curious. He likes to know what people think. + +"Yes, we did!" Anna and Ben say. They are honest. They like to tell the truth. + +"Thank you for making the new path!" Anna says. She is grateful. She likes to thank people. + +"Thank you for planting the flowers!" Ben says. He is grateful too. He likes to thank people. + +"You're welcome, children!" the gardener says. He is pleased. He likes to hear people thank him. + +"Have a good day!" Anna and Ben say. They are cheerful. They like to wish people well. + +"Have a good day too!" the gardener says. He is cheerful too. He likes to wish people well. + +Anna and Ben wave goodbye to the gardener and walk back on the new path. They are happy. They like to play outside in the park. +Lily liked to bake with her mom. They made cookies and cakes and pies. Lily loved the smell and the taste of the sweet treats. She wanted to share them with her friends. + +One day, Lily and her mom baked a big cake. It was chocolate with pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked impressive. Lily was very proud of it. She asked her mom if she could take it to school and show her teacher and her classmates. + +Her mom said yes, but she told Lily to be careful. She said the cake was heavy and fragile. She said Lily had to return the cake plate to her when she came back home. Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She put the cake in a big box and carried it to the bus. + +At school, Lily showed her cake to everyone. They all said wow and clapped. Her teacher said it was a very nice cake and asked if Lily wanted to share it. Lily said yes, of course. She cut the cake into slices and gave one to each of her friends. They all said yum and thanked her. Lily felt happy. + +When it was time to go home, Lily put the empty cake plate back in the box. She was careful not to drop it or break it. She carried it to the bus and then to her house. She gave the cake plate to her mom and told her about her day. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said she was proud of her. She said Lily was a good baker and a good friend. Lily smiled and hugged her back. She said she loved her mom and her cake. +Lily and her mom went to the market. Lily liked the market. She liked to see the fruits and the flowers and the toys. She liked to hear the people talk and laugh and sing. She liked to smell the bread and the cheese and the fish. + +But Lily did not like the fat dog. The fat dog was big and loud and mean. He barked at Lily and her mom every time they walked by his owner's stall. He scared Lily and made her cry. Lily's mom told her not to worry. She said the fat dog was just grumpy and old and could not hurt them. + +One day, Lily and her mom saw a new stall at the market. It had balloons and hats and masks. Lily wanted a balloon. She asked her mom if she could have one. Her mom said yes and gave her some money. Lily ran to the stall and picked a red balloon. She was very happy. + +But then she heard a loud bark. It was the fat dog. He had escaped from his owner and was running towards Lily. He wanted to bite her balloon and make it pop. Lily was very scared. She screamed and dropped the money and the balloon. + +But then she heard another sound. It was a whistle. It was a policeman. He had seen the fat dog and came to help. He caught the fat dog and put him on a leash. He gave Lily back her money and her balloon. He said he was sorry and that the fat dog would not bother her again. He said he would take him to a new home where he could be happy and calm. + +Lily was very relieved. She thanked the policeman and hugged her mom. She said she was glad the fat dog was gone. She said she hoped he would find a nice family and learn to be nice too. She said she loved the market and the policeman and her mom. And she loved her red balloon. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the slide. They go up and down, up and down, laughing and shouting. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a big toy oven. He puts some dough inside and pretends to bake a cake. He smells the oven and says, "Mmm, yummy!" + +Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see the oven. They go to the boy and say, "Hello, what is your name? Can we play with your oven?" + +The boy looks at them and says, "No, this is my oven. Go away. You have a slide. I don't have a slide. I want a slide." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They think the boy is mean. They also feel envious. They want to have an oven too. They think the oven is more fun than the slide. + +They go back to the slide and sit on the steps. They don't feel like sliding anymore. They look at the boy and his oven. They wish they could be friends. + +Then, they see a girl coming to the park. She has a big ball. She bounces the ball and smiles. She sees Anna and Ben and says, "Hi, do you want to play with me? I have a ball. You have a slide. We can share." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They like the girl. They say, "Yes, we want to play with you. What is your name? We have a slide. You have a ball. We can share." + +They get up and run to the girl. They introduce themselves and start to play. They take turns bouncing the ball and sliding. They have a lot of fun. They forget about the boy and his oven. They are glad they have a new friend. +Sara was hungry. She wanted to eat a peanut. She saw a jar of peanuts on the shelf. She tried to reach it, but it was too high. She got a chair and climbed on it. She stretched her hand to the jar. + +"Be careful, Sara!" said Mom. "You might fall!" + +Sara did not listen. She wanted the peanut. She grabbed the jar and pulled it. But the jar was heavy. It slipped from her hand and fell on the floor. The jar broke and the peanuts spilled everywhere. + +Sara was scared. She heard a loud noise. She saw glass and peanuts on the floor. She felt something wet on her foot. She looked down and saw blood. She had cut her foot on the glass. She started to cry. + +Mom ran to Sara. She picked her up and hugged her. She saw the blood and the mess. She was angry and worried. + +"Sara, why did you do that?" she asked. "You could have hurt yourself badly!" + +Sara trembled in Mom's arms. She was sorry. She did not mean to break the jar. She was just hungry. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," she said. "I wanted a peanut." + +Mom sighed. She kissed Sara's head. She took her to the bathroom. She cleaned her foot and put a band-aid on it. She gave her a glass of milk and some peanuts. + +"It's okay, Sara," she said. "But next time, ask me for help. Don't climb on the chair. And don't touch the glass. It can hurt you." + +Sara nodded. She felt better. She drank the milk and ate the peanuts. She thanked Mom and said she loved her. + +Mom smiled. She loved Sara too. She hugged her and said she was proud of her. She told her a story and tucked her in bed. She turned off the light and said good night. Sara closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Lily and Ben wanted to cook a cake for Mom's birthday. They found a recipe in a book and got some eggs, flour, sugar, and butter. They mixed everything in a big bowl and poured it into a pan. Then they put the pan in the oven and turned it on. + +"Mom will love our cake!" Lily said. + +"Yes, she will!" Ben said. + +They waited for a while, but they did not hear the timer beep. They smelled something bad. They saw smoke coming out of the oven. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. + +They ran to the oven and opened the door. A lot of smoke came out and made them cough. The cake was black and burned. + +"What did we do wrong?" Ben asked. + +They looked at the recipe again. They saw that they had put the oven on the wrong number. It was too hot. + +"We made a mistake!" Lily said. + +They heard Mom coming home. They were scared and embarrassed. They did not want Mom to see their cake. + +They quickly took the pan out of the oven and hid it under the sink. They opened the windows and tried to fan away the smoke. + +"Hi, kids!" Mom said as she entered the kitchen. "What are you doing?" + +"Nothing!" Lily and Ben said together. + +Mom looked around. She saw the smoke, the bowl, the eggs, the flour, the sugar, and the butter. She smiled. + +"Did you try to cook something for me?" she asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt shy. + +"Where is it?" Mom asked. + +They pointed to the sink. Mom went to look. She saw the burned cake. She laughed. + +"Oh, you are so sweet!" she said. "Thank you for trying to make me a cake. It's the thought that counts." + +She hugged them and kissed them. She said she was not mad. She said they could try again another day. + +Lily and Ben felt happy. They loved Mom. They said they were sorry for the smoke. They said they wanted to learn how to cook better. + +Mom said she would teach them. She said they could start with something easy, like toast. + +They agreed. They went to the toaster and put some bread in it. They hoped it would not burn. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Ben had a toy phone that could record sounds. He wanted to record Lily's roar. + +"Can I record your roar, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, Ben. But you have to roar too!" Lily said. + +They both roared as loud as they could and Ben pressed the button on his phone. Then he played the sound back. They laughed at how funny they sounded. + +"Let's record something else!" Ben said. + +They looked around the room for something to record. They saw a nail on the wall. It was holding a picture of their family. + +"Let's record the nail!" Ben said. + +He held his phone near the nail and tapped it with his finger. It made a tiny sound. He played it back. It was very quiet. + +"That's boring!" Lily said. + +"Let's record something else!" Ben said. + +They looked around the room again. They saw a bowl of fruit on the table. They were both hungry. + +"Let's record the fruit!" Lily said. + +They ran to the table and grabbed a banana and an apple. They peeled the banana and bit the apple. They made loud chewing sounds. Ben recorded them. He played it back. They sounded like hungry monkeys. + +"That's funny!" Ben said. + +They ate the rest of the fruit and smiled. They had a lot of fun recording sounds. They decided to record more sounds later. But first, they wanted to show their mom and dad their recordings. They ran to find them and share their sounds. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games. One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, Tim saw a new game. He was very excited. + +Tim asked his mom, "Can I play the game, please?" His mom said, "Yes, but you need to be patient and wait your turn." Tim waited and watched the other kids play the game. He saw how much fun they had. + +Finally, it was Tim's turn to play the game. He had a big smile on his face. Tim was patient and waited, and now he could enjoy the game. His mom was proud of him for being a good boy. They had a great day at the park. +One day, a little girl named Sue found an adorable spider in her room. She wanted to keep it as a pet. Sue asked her mom, "Can I keep the spider, please?" + +Her mom said, "No, spiders belong outside. They help catch bugs." + +But Sue insisted, "Please, mom! I promise to take good care of it." + +Her mom thought about it and said, "Alright, but you must make a nice home for it." + +Sue was so happy. She made a cozy home for her new spider friend. They played together and had lots of fun. Sue loved her adorable spider very much. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a big box of colors. He loved to mix the colors to make new ones. One day, Tim wanted to paint a picture of a face. He mixed red, blue, and yellow to make a new color. + +Tim showed his mom the new color he made. "Look, Mom! I made a new color for the face!" he said. But the color was very harsh. His mom said, "Oh, Tim! That color is too harsh for a face. You should use soft colors for a face." + +Tim thought about what his mom said. He mixed some soft colors and painted a new face. The new face was much better. Tim learned that using soft colors for a face is better than using harsh colors. The moral of the story is to listen to others and learn from them. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Sue. Sue lived in a small house with her cat, Tom. Sue loved to read her magazine every day. One day, her magazine got lost. Sue was very sad. + +Sue looked everywhere for her magazine. She asked her cat, Tom, "Did you see my magazine?" Tom just meowed. Sue prayed, "Please help me find my magazine." She looked in the house, under the bed, and even in the yard. But she could not find it. + +Then, Sue saw a little girl named Amy. Amy was holding Sue's magazine. Sue asked Amy, "Can I have my magazine back, please?" Amy said, "I'm sorry, I thought it was mine." Sue got her magazine back and was very happy. Sue and Amy became good friends, and they read magazines together every day. +Once upon a time, in a lovely little garden, there lived a bunny named Ben. Ben loved to hop around and scatter seeds for the flowers to grow. His favorite food was a crunchy carrot. + +One day, Ben met a squirrel named Sam. Sam was looking for nuts in the garden. "Hi Sam," said Ben. "Do you want to help me scatter seeds?" Sam nodded and said, "Yes, let's do it together!" + +They worked together, scattering seeds all around the garden. As they worked, they found a big, orange carrot. Ben and Sam shared the carrot and became good friends. They played together in the lovely garden every day. +Once upon a time, a curious little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big clock on a wall. The clock had two hands that would point to numbers. Tim liked to watch the clock and see the hands move. + +One day, Tim saw a new clock in a store. This clock was very big and had many colors. Tim was so excited that he wanted to touch it. He went inside the store and walked up to the clock. He reached out his hand to point at the clock. + +But then, a big man came and yelled at Tim. The man was very angry because Tim was not allowed to touch the clock. Tim got scared and ran away. He was sad that he could not play with the big, colorful clock. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple slide in the park. The slide was very fun to play on. All the kids loved to slide down it. + +One day, a thick fog came to the park. The kids could not see the purple slide. They were sad because they wanted to play on the slide. + +Then, the sun came out and chased the fog away. The kids saw the purple slide again. They were very happy. They played on the slide all day, laughing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red button. This button was very special. It was so great that everyone wanted to touch it. + +One day, a little boy named Tim saw the big red button. He asked his friend, "What do you think will happen if we touch the button?" His friend replied, "I don't know, but let's imagine what it could do!" + +Tim and his friend imagined that the button could take them to a land full of toys and fun. They imagined playing with toy cars, dolls, and even a big, bouncy castle. They were very excited and wanted to touch the button. + +Tim reached out and touched the button. Suddenly, the room filled with colorful balloons! They were so happy to see the balloons and started to play with them. The big red button had made their day great. + +From that day on, Tim and his friend always remembered the big red button and the fun it brought. They learned that sometimes, all you need is a little imagination to make your day great. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot loved to wander and play outside. One day, while he was wandering, he found a big grape. + +Spot wanted to eat the grape, but he was too clumsy. He tried to pick it up, but it kept rolling away. He chased the grape and fell many times. Spot was sad, but he did not give up. + +Finally, Spot caught the grape and ate it. He felt very happy. The moral of the story is to never give up, even if you are clumsy. Keep trying and you will succeed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his regular toys. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, there was a small bridge. Tim loved to walk on the bridge. + +While Tim was on the bridge, he saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she lost her ball. Tim wanted to help Sue. He had an idea. Tim went to his mom and asked if he could offer his ball to Sue. + +Tim's mom said yes. Tim took his ball and gave it to Sue. Sue was very happy. They played together on the bridge with the ball. From that day on, Tim and Sue became good friends. They always played together at the park and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Max. Max liked to play in the yard with his ball. One day, Max saw a big brown box near the door. He knew something fun was inside. + +Max wanted to take the box, but he was too small. He tried and tried, but he could not move it. Max was sad. He decided to take a nap under a tree. While he was napping, he heard a small leak from the garden hose. + +Max had an idea! He took the leaky hose and put it near the big brown box. The water made the box wet and soft. Max was now able to take the box and open it. Inside, he found a new toy to play with. Max was very happy and played with his new toy all day. +One day, a little lizard named Lizzy went for a walk. She wanted to find a new friend to play with. As she walked, she saw a big cave. Lizzy thought, "Maybe I can find a friend in there!" She entered the cave to look around. + +Inside the cave, she saw a big, powerful lion named Leo. Lizzy was scared at first, but Leo smiled and said, "Hi! I'm Leo. Do you want to play with me?" Lizzy felt happy and said, "Yes! I'm Lizzy. Let's play together!" + +Lizzy and Leo played all day in the cave. They had so much fun and became good friends. From that day on, the little lizard and the powerful lion were always together, showing that even the smallest of friends can be powerful too. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to play with his toy vehicle. It was a big, dry, and fun toy that he would drive around all day. + +One day, Tom and his friend, Sam, were playing with the toy vehicle. Sam wanted to try driving it, but Tom did not want to share. Sam felt sad and went home. Tom felt bad for not sharing with his friend. + +Later that day, Tom decided to reverse his choice. He went to Sam's house and let him play with the toy vehicle. They both had a great time playing together. From that day on, Tom always shared his toys with his friends. The moral of the story is to always share with others and be kind to your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to study and learn new things. Lucy was very careful when she played with her toys. One day, she wanted to find the best way to line up her toys. + +Lucy asked her friend, Tom, "What is the best way to line up my toys?" Tom said, "I don't know. Let's study and find the best way together." So, Lucy and Tom started to study the best way to line up the toys. + +They tried many ways, but they couldn't find the best one. Lucy was getting tired and sad. Finally, they found a way they thought was good. But when they lined up the toys, they fell down like dominoes! Lucy cried because her toys were broken. This was a bad ending for Lucy and Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug who loved to crawl. He was an honest bug who always told the truth. One day, he saw a big wall with a scale on it. + +The honest bug wanted to crawl up the wall to see what was on the other side. He tried and tried, but he could not reach the top. He was sad but he did not give up. + +One day, a kind friend came to help the honest bug. They worked together to crawl up the wall. When they got to the top, they saw a beautiful garden. They played and had fun all day. The honest bug was very happy he did not give up. +One day, a girl named Lily felt miserable. She was sad because she lost her favorite toy. She looked everywhere but could not find it. Her mom saw her and asked, "Why are you sad, Lily?" + +Lily told her mom about her lost toy. Her mom said, "I will remind you where you put it. But first, let's look in the dictionary to learn a new word." They looked at the big book and found a new word: "happy." + +Lily and her mom searched for the toy together. They looked under the bed, behind the couch, and in the closet. Finally, they found the toy in a box. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom, for reminding me to look in the box!" + +From that day on, whenever Lily felt miserable, she would remember the word "happy" from the dictionary. She would think of her mom and the day they found her toy. And every time, it made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a rare dog with spots all over his body. He was very happy and loved to play. + +One day, Spot saw a ball high up in a tree. He wanted to play with the ball, but he could not reach it. Spot tried to jump, but he was not tall enough. He felt sad. + +Then, Spot had an idea. He asked his friend, a big bird, to help him. The bird flew up, took the ball, and gave it to Spot. They played together all day long. Spot was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big, clear box. She liked to put things in the box and weigh them. She would say, "This toy is heavy!" or "This toy is light!" + +One day, Sue found a small, hurt bird in her yard. The bird had a hurt wing and needed a bandage. Sue knew just what to do. She took the bird inside and put a bandage on its wing. The bird felt much better. + +Sue put the bird in her clear box to keep it safe. She weighed the box and said, "This box is very light with the bird inside!" Sue took care of the bird until it was all better. The bird thanked Sue and flew away. Sue was so happy she could help the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little butterfly named Bella. Bella was very pretty with big, colorful wings. She loved to fly around and speak with her friends, the birds and the bees. + +One day, Bella met a bitter old frog. The frog did not like to speak with anyone. He sat by the pond all day and did not play with any of the other animals. Bella wanted to help the frog be happy, so she decided to speak with him. + +"Hello, Mr. Frog," said Bella. "Why are you so bitter? Let's be friends and play together!" The frog looked at Bella and thought about it. He decided to give it a try. They played together all day, and the frog became very happy. The other animals saw this and wanted to be friends with the frog too. + +From that day on, the frog was no longer bitter, and he had many friends. The moral of the story is that speaking with others and being kind can help make someone happy and bring everyone together. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to jog. Every day, Max would jog to the big port near his home. The port was where big boats came and went. Max liked to watch the boats. + +One day, Max saw a new friend at the port. The new friend was a little bird. The little bird looked scared. "Why are you scared?" Max asked. The little bird said, "The port can be dangerous. Big boats can hurt little birds like me." + +Max wanted to help his new friend. He said, "Don't worry, little bird. I will jog with you and keep you safe." So Max and the little bird jogged together every day. They watched the big boats at the port, and Max made sure the little bird was never in danger. They were happy and safe friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the zoo with his mom. They saw many animals. Tim saw a big animal with long hair. He did not recognize it. He asked his mom, "What is that big animal?" + +His mom said, "That is a lion, Tim. The lion is the king of the jungle. He is very strong and has a long mane." + +Tim and his mom walked around the zoo. They saw more animals. Tim liked the lion best. He said, "Mom, I want to see the lion again." + +They went back to the lion. Tim waved and said, "Bye, lion! I will come back soon." The lion roared, and Tim smiled. He had a fun day at the zoo with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and dog named Spot. Tim loved to play outside, but today was a gloomy day. The sky was gray and it looked like it might rain. Tim felt sad because he could not go out and play. + +Tim's mom saw that he was sad and had an idea. She told Tim they could pack a bag and go to the store to buy some vegetables. Tim liked to help his mom, so he smiled and said yes. They put on their coats and packed a big bag to carry the vegetables home. + +At the store, Tim and his mom picked out the best vegetables they could find. They got carrots, peas, and even a big pumpkin. When they got home, Tim helped his mom put the vegetables away. Then, they made a yummy soup for dinner. Even though it was a gloomy day, Tim was happy because he got to spend time with his mom and help her. +Once upon a time, there was a big duck named Bob. Bob liked to splash in the water. He had lots of fun when he played in the pond. Bob had a friend named Sam, who was a little duck. They liked to play together. + +One day, Bob and Sam saw an angry bird. The bird was mad because it was wet. It did not like the water. Bob and Sam wanted to help the angry bird. They showed the bird how to splash and have fun in the water. + +As the sun went down, the sunset made the sky look pretty. The angry bird was not mad anymore. It liked to splash with Bob and Sam. They all played together until it was dark. Then, they went home to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Tom. Tom had many friends, but he wanted to gain more. He loved to play with his ball and share his toys with others. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a new boy sitting alone on a bench. Tom wanted to make the new boy his friend. So, he went up to him and said, "Hi, I am Tom. Do you want to play with me?" + +The new boy smiled and said, "Yes, I am Sam. Let's play together." They played with the ball and had a lot of fun. Tom was happy that he gained a new friend. From that day on, Tom and Sam played together every day and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dragon. The dragon was very comfortable in his cave. He liked to play with his toys and eat yummy food. + +One day, the dragon went outside to play. He found a big puddle of mud. He jumped in the puddle and got very dirty. His scales were covered in mud. He had so much fun! + +When it was time to go home, the dragon's mom saw him. She said, "You need to wash before you can come inside." The dragon went to the river and washed all the mud off. He splashed in the water until he was clean. Then, he went back to his cave, feeling comfortable and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She liked to help her mom and dad with work around the house. One day, Lily saw that the bookshelf was very messy. She wanted to make it nice and clean for her family. + +Lily started to clean the bookshelf. She took all the books off and put them on the floor. Then, she wiped the shelves with a soft cloth. Lily looked at the books and saw they were dirty too. So, she wiped each book before putting it back on the shelf. + +When Lily was done, the bookshelf looked very clean and pretty. Her mom and dad were so happy with her work. They gave her a big hug and said, "Thank you, Lily, for being so kind and helpful!" Lily smiled and felt proud of her clean bookshelf. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the pool with his mom. The sun was hot and the water was cool. Tim loved to swim and splash in the pool. His mom watched him play and smiled. + +Tim saw a little girl named Sue sitting on the side of the pool. She looked sad and dry. Tim swam over to her and said, "Hi! Why don't you come play in the pool with me?" Sue said, "I want to, but I'm scared." + +Tim said, "Don't worry, I'll help you!" He took her hand and they walked into the pool together. They splashed and laughed. Sue was happy now. + +Suddenly, Tim's mom said, "Stop, it's time to go home." Tim and Sue got out of the pool and said goodbye. Tim felt good because he helped Sue have fun at the pool. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a restless dog. He liked to run and play all day long. One day, Spot saw a big cat in his yard. The cat was not nice. Spot and the cat did not like each other. + +The next day, Spot saw the cat again. This time, the cat was in his favorite spot. Spot was very sad. So, he barked and barked to make the cat go away. But the cat did not go away. The cat just sat there. Spot was even more sad. + +Spot had an idea. He would increase his barking. He barked louder and louder. The cat did not like the loud noise. The cat ran away. Spot was happy. He could play in his favorite spot again. Spot learned that if he tried hard, he could make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in pretty clothes. One day, she put on her favorite dress and went to a party. At the party, there were many children playing and having fun. + +Lily saw a big table with lots of yummy food. She took a plate and filled it with her favorite treats. But, she didn't want to share her plate with anyone else. She wanted to keep all the yummy food for herself. + +Soon, Lily's plate was so full that the food started to fall off. It made a big mess on her pretty dress. Lily was sad because her dress was now spoiled. She learned that it's better to share with others and not be greedy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her soft, cozy blanket very much. Lily was excited to take her blanket everywhere she went. She would hug her blanket when she was happy or sad. + +One day, Lily could not find her blanket. She looked in her room, under her bed, and in the living room. She asked her mom and dad if they had seen her blanket, but they had not. Lily was very sad and did not know what to do. + +Lily's big brother, Max, saw how sad she was. He wanted to help her find the blanket. Max and Lily searched the house together. They found the blanket in the laundry room. Lily was so happy and excited! She hugged her blanket and thanked Max for helping her. From that day on, Lily and Max were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a high tree with a big nest on top. In the nest, there lived a bird family. There was a mommy bird, a daddy bird, and three baby birds. They loved their high home and could see far away from it. + +One day, the mommy bird said, "We need to clean our nest. It is too messy." So, the bird family worked together to clean their home. They picked up sticks and leaves that were all around. The baby birds helped too, and soon their nest was clean and tidy. + +Later, the daddy bird found a menu on the ground. He brought it to the nest and showed it to the family. The birds looked at the menu and saw pictures of yummy food. The mommy bird said, "Let's find these foods for dinner!" The bird family flew away to search for the tasty treats they saw on the menu. They had a fun day and a yummy dinner. +One day, a boy named Tim was very hungry. He wanted to eat toast. He asked his mom, "Can I have toast, please?" His mom said, "Yes, you can have toast." + +Tim tried to make the toast, but it was hard for him. He felt frustrated. He asked his mom for help. His mom came and helped him make the toast. + +When the toast was ready, Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, mom!" He ate the toast and it was very yummy. Tim learned that it's okay to ask for help when he needs it. +Once upon a time, there was a little model car named Zoom. Zoom was a reliable car and loved to race with his friends. One day, Zoom's best friend, Jump, the toy rabbit, got lost. + +Zoom began to worry. "Where is Jump?" he asked his friend, Tug, the toy train. Tug didn't know, but he wanted to help. "Let's look for Jump!" said Tug. So, Zoom and Tug went to search for their lost friend. + +As they looked, Zoom and Tug found Jump near a big toy box. "Jump, we were worried!" said Zoom. Jump smiled and said, "Thank you for finding me. You both are very reliable friends!" Zoom, Jump, and Tug were happy to be together again. From that day on, they promised to always help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big pumpkin. It was a fearful pumpkin. It lived in a garden with other small pumpkins. The big pumpkin wanted to play with the small pumpkins, but they were scared of it. + +One day, a little frog came to the garden. The little frog liked to jump. It saw the big pumpkin and wanted to be friends. The big pumpkin was happy to have a friend. + +The little frog started to jump on the big pumpkin. The small pumpkins saw this and thought it was fun. They all came to play with the big pumpkin and the little frog. They were not scared anymore. They all had fun jumping and playing together in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was an honest boy who always told the truth. One day, it rained a lot, and there was a big flood in his town. Tim's mom told him not to go outside, but Tim wanted to see the flood. + +Tim went outside and saw a tiny bird who could not fly because its wings were wet. Tim wanted to help the bird, so he held the bird in his hands. He said, "Don't worry, little bird, I will help you get dry." The bird looked at Tim and knew he was an honest boy. + +Tim took the bird inside his house and helped it get dry. The bird was very happy and thanked Tim for being so kind. The bird said, "You are an honest boy, and I will always remember your help." Tim smiled, and they became good friends. The sun came out, and the flood went away. Tim and the bird played together every day, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a pretty vase. The vase was on a table. A little girl named Amy loved the vase very much. Every day, Amy looked at the vase and smiled. + +One day, a terrible wind came. The wind blew everything around. The vase fell off the table. Amy was sad. She did not want the vase to break. So, she said to the wind, "Please, wind, do not break my vase. I surrender!" + +The wind listened to Amy. It stopped blowing so hard. The vase did not break. Amy was very happy. She hugged the vase and said, "Thank you, wind!" From that day on, the wind and Amy were friends. They played together, and the vase stayed safe on the table. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Mia. She loved to play all day with her toys and her dog, Max. Mia was a happy girl, but sometimes she would get very tired from playing so much. + +One day, Mia's mom made a tasty dessert for her. It was a big, sweet cake. Mia wanted to eat the dessert right away, but her mom said, "Mia, you need to rest first. If you eat the dessert when you are tired, you will not enjoy it as much." + +Mia listened to her mom and decided to take a short nap. When she woke up, she felt much better. She went to the kitchen and ate the tasty dessert. It was so yummy, and Mia was glad she had rested before eating it. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it is important to rest before enjoying something, so that we can fully appreciate it. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Tom. Tom liked to paint pretty pictures of trees, flowers, and animals. He had a hidden room in his house where he kept all his paintings. + +One day, Tom's friend Sam came to visit. Sam saw Tom's paintings and said, "I think you should paint a big car." But Tom didn't like that idea. He wanted to paint more trees and flowers. Tom and Sam didn't agree. + +So, Tom painted a picture of a tree with a big car hidden behind it. When Sam saw the painting, he laughed and said, "You're right, Tom. Trees and flowers are nice too!" They both smiled and painted pictures together all day long. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the store with her mom. Mia saw a big, pretty wrap. She asked her mom, "Can I have the wrap, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can have it." + +Mia was so happy. She put the wrap around her and felt like a princess. She went to school and showed her friends. They all said, "Wow, you look so nice with the wrap!" Mia felt very successful. + +Later that day, Mia and her friends played a game. They took turns wearing the wrap and pretending to be princesses. They all had fun and felt successful. Mia was happy she had the wrap and shared it with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to number his toys. Tim had a dog named Max. Max was very good at exercise. They played together every day. + +One sunny day, Tim and Max went to the park. It was a perfect day to play. Tim numbered his toys, and Max did his exercise. They were very happy. + +But then, a big rain cloud came. The rain started to fall. Tim and Max got wet. They ran home, but their perfect day was not perfect anymore. They were sad, and their day had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, in a big universe, there was a warm and cozy planet. On this planet, there lived a happy little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and explore her world. + +One day, while Lily was playing, she saw something new. It was a little star that fell from the sky. The star was lost and wanted to meet new friends. Lily decided to help the star find its way back to the universe. + +Lily and the star went on a big adventure together. They met many new friends along the way. They met a funny cat, a big dog, and a wise old owl. With the help of their new friends, Lily and the star found their way back to the universe. The star was so happy to be home and thanked Lily for her help. From that day on, Lily and the star were the best of friends, and they knew that they would always have each other in their warm and loving universe. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big smelly trash can. Max was curious, so he went closer to look at it. He saw a bandage inside. Max thought it was strange and just gave a little shrug. + +Max kept walking and found a park. He saw kids playing and laughing. Max wanted to play too, so he ran to the kids. They were playing with a ball. Max jumped and caught the ball. The kids clapped and laughed. Max was very happy. + +After playing, Max went home. He told his mom about the smelly trash can and the bandage he found. His mom said, "Good job, Max." Max felt proud of his day and went to sleep with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a fragile bell. This bell was very special because it could only ring when it found its perfect match. Many people tried to make the bell ring, but it stayed quiet. + +One day, a young boy named Tim came to the house. He saw the fragile bell and wanted to make it ring. He tried and tried, but the bell stayed quiet. Tim felt sad, but he did not give up. He knew that there must be a way to make the bell ring. + +Tim thought and thought. Then, he had an idea! He found a small stick and gently tapped the fragile bell. To his surprise, the bell rang loud and clear! It had found its perfect match. Tim was so happy that he danced around the house. From that day on, the fragile bell and Tim were the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a small bunny named Bob was playing near his home. He saw a big carrot in the garden. Bob wanted to eat the carrot, but it was not safe. He had to be careful. + +Bob tried to enter the garden to get the carrot. He looked around and saw a hole in the fence. He went through the hole and got closer to the carrot. Bob was happy. + +Bob took the carrot and went back to the hole in the fence. He got out of the garden and went home. Now, Bob was safe with his carrot. He ate the carrot and played with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful boy named Tim. He liked to help people and make them happy. Tim had a friend named Oxy, who was very special. Oxy was not like other friends because Oxy was oxygen. Tim and Oxy would play together every day. + +One day, Tim and Oxy went to the park to play. They saw a girl who looked sad. Tim wanted to help her. He asked her, "Why are you sad?" The girl said, "I lost my toy." Tim and Oxy wanted to help her find it. + +They looked everywhere for the toy. Finally, Tim recognized it under a big tree. The girl was so happy to have her toy back. She said, "Thank you, Tim and Oxy!" Tim and Oxy felt good because they helped their new friend. They all played together and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy skull that he loved to play with. One day, Tim's toy skull got lost, and he was very upset. + +Tim started to complain to his mommy about his lost skull. His mommy said, "Don't worry, we will find it." They looked and looked, but they could not find the skull. Tim was sad and still upset. + +Then, Tim's big sister came into the room. She saw how upset Tim was and said, "I know where your skull is!" She took Tim's hand and led him to the toy box. There, under all the other toys, was his skull! Tim was so happy and stopped complaining. He hugged his sister and said, "Thank you!" Then, they all played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a pale little boy named Tim. Tim had a big wonder about his toes. He would look at his toes and think, "Why do I have ten toes?" + +One sunny day, Tim went for a walk. He saw a big tree with lots of pretty birds. The birds sang sweet songs. Tim sat under the tree and looked at his toes. He wiggled them and smiled. He felt happy. + +Then, Tim saw a little girl named Sue. Sue had a wonder too. She wondered why her hair was so curly. Tim and Sue became friends. They shared their wonders and laughed. They played under the tree, with their toes in the grass and their hair blowing in the wind. +Once upon a time, in a hot and sandy land, there was a regular camel named Bob. Bob was not a special camel, but he had a big smile that made everyone happy. He lived with his family and friends in a small oasis. The oasis was a nice place with water and trees, and all the camels liked it. + +One day, Bob saw a big bird flying high in the sky. The bird had a bright smile too. Bob wanted to be friends with the bird, so he walked and walked to get closer. As he walked, his smile got bigger and bigger. The bird saw Bob's big smile and came down to meet him. + +The bird and Bob became good friends. They played and laughed together every day. The bird showed Bob how to find more water and food in the oasis. Bob's smile helped the bird feel happy when it was tired. The other camels liked the bird too, and they all had fun together. And that is how Bob, the regular camel with a big smile, found a new friend in the oasis. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue ball. The ball was amazing! It could bounce very high. One day, a little boy named Tim and his friend, Sue, went to the park to play with the blue ball. + +"Let's play catch!" said Tim. Sue nodded and smiled. They threw the ball back and forth. They laughed as the blue ball went up and down in the air. But then, Tim threw the ball too high. Sue tried to catch it, but she missed! + +"Oh no!" said Sue. "I missed the ball!" The amazing blue ball rolled away, far from Tim and Sue. They ran after it, but the ball was very fast. They looked at each other, feeling sad. + +Just then, a kind dog saw the blue ball and picked it up in his mouth. The dog ran to Tim and Sue, wagging its tail. "Here is your ball!" barked the dog. Tim and Sue clapped and hugged the dog. They were so happy to have their amazing blue ball back. They played catch all day, making sure not to miss the ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet bunny named Bob. Bob liked to hop and play in the big green field. One day, he saw a flag waving in the wind. + +Bob hopped over to the flag to observe it. The flag was red, blue, and yellow. It danced and moved with the wind. Bob liked the flag and watched it for a while. + +After a bit, Bob's friend, a bird named Sue, came to visit. Sue saw the flag too and thought it was pretty. They both sat and observed the flag together. They were happy and had a fun day with the flag. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but sometimes she didn't know what some words meant. Her mommy told her to use a dictionary to find the meaning of the words. + +One day, Lily was spinning around and around in circles. She felt dizzy and fell down. She tried to get up, but she was too dizzy. Her mommy came to help her and asked if she needed a dictionary to look up the word "dizzy". Lily said yes and her mommy brought her the dictionary. + +Lily looked up the word "dizzy" and found out that it meant feeling like everything is spinning around. She was happy that she learned a new word and felt better knowing what it meant. From then on, whenever she felt dizzy, she knew what it meant and didn't feel scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip around the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a big rock and wanted to see how heavy it was. She tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy for her. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and asked if she needed help. Lily nodded her head and her mom lifted the rock with ease. "Wow, that's heavy!" Lily exclaimed. + +After playing for a while, Lily's feet started to hurt. She told her mom that her shoes weren't comfortable anymore. So, they went to a nearby store to buy new shoes. Lily tried on many pairs until she found the perfect ones that felt comfortable on her feet. + +From that day on, Lily skipped around the park with her new comfortable shoes and never tried to lift any heavy rocks again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to read magazines. He would go to the store with his mommy and pick out a new magazine every week. One day, Timmy saw a magazine he really wanted, but his mommy said no. Timmy felt sad and angry. + +Later that day, Timmy went back to the store by himself. He saw the magazine he wanted and he decided to steal it. He put the magazine in his backpack and left the store. When Timmy got home, he felt happy that he had the magazine he wanted. + +But stealing is not normal. The next day, the police came to Timmy's house and took him away. Timmy's mommy was very sad. She told Timmy that stealing is wrong and that he should never do it again. Timmy felt very bad for what he had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach and watch the waves. One day, she found a pretty seashell and showed it to her friend, Max. + +Max said, "Wow, that's an expensive seashell! Can I see it?" + +Lily handed him the seashell and Max accidentally dropped it. The seashell broke into two pieces and Lily started to cry. + +"Don't worry, Lily," said Max. "We can separate the broken pieces and make two new seashells!" + +Lily smiled and they spent the rest of the day collecting seashells and making new ones out of the broken pieces. They were happy and had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big river with lots of fish. A friendly alligator lived in the river. The alligator was big and green, but he was harmless. He would swim around and sometimes sunbathe on the riverbank. + +One day, a mean man came to the river. He wanted to catch all the fish and sell them for money. He saw the alligator and thought he could sell him too. The man caught the alligator with a big net and put him on a scale to weigh him. + +The alligator was very scared and tried to escape, but he couldn't. The man took him away in a truck. The alligator never saw the river or his fish friends again. It was a very sad ending for the harmless alligator. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sweets and candies all day long. Her mom would always tell her to eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables, but Lily never listened. + +One day, Lily's mom made some yummy cauliflower for dinner. Lily didn't want to eat it because she thought it looked gross and tasted harsh. But her mom told her that cauliflower is very good for her and she should use it to make her body strong and healthy. + +Lily decided to try it and was surprised that it tasted better than she thought. She felt good and energized after eating it. From that day on, Lily started eating more healthy food and realized that it made her feel better. + +The moral of the story is that we should listen to our parents and eat healthy food to make our bodies strong and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved popcorn very much. One day, Timmy's mom made him a big bowl of popcorn. Timmy was so happy that he started to jump up and down. + +"Yay! Popcorn!" Timmy shouted. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister, Lily, came running into the room. "Can I have some popcorn too?" she asked with big, sad eyes. + +Timmy looked at his mom and said, "Mom, can Lily have some popcorn too? I want to be compassionate." + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. Sharing is very important." Timmy then zoomed over to get another bowl of popcorn for Lily. They both sat down and happily munched on their popcorn together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big elevator in the park. Lily's friend asked, "What's that?" Lily replied, "It's an elevator. It goes up and down." + +Lily and her friends went inside the elevator and pushed the button to go up. They were lucky because they got to see the whole park from the top. They felt like they were flying! But suddenly, the elevator started to shake. Lily's friend said, "I'm scared!" Lily replied, "Don't worry, we just need to balance ourselves." + +Lily knew how to balance because she practiced yoga with her mom. She showed her friends how to balance too, and they all felt much better. Finally, the elevator stopped shaking and they went back down. From that day on, Lily and her friends always remembered to balance themselves whenever they felt scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, when they were walking home from the park, they passed a shop. Lily saw a toy she really wanted, but her parents said they couldn't buy it for her. + +Lily was troubled and sad. She really wanted that toy. But then her mom hugged her and comforted her. She told Lily that they couldn't buy the toy today, but maybe they could save up and buy it another day. + +Lily felt better knowing that her parents loved her and wanted to make her happy. Even though she didn't get the toy she wanted that day, she knew that her parents would always be there to comfort her when she was feeling down. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a wagon that he loved to play with. One day, he went outside to play with his wagon, but it was very dull. He didn't like it when his wagon was dull. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a bird spring out of a tree. It was so pretty and colorful! Timmy wanted his wagon to be pretty and colorful too. So, he decided to paint it. He got some paint and a brush and started painting his wagon. + +After he was done, his wagon looked so nice and bright! Timmy was very happy. He got in his wagon and went for a ride around the block. Everyone who saw him smiled and waved. Timmy felt very proud of his wagon. From that day on, he made sure to keep it colorful and bright. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike in the park. One day, while she was riding, she fell down and got a big stitch on her knee. It was very uncomfortable and she started to cry. + +Her mom came running over and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I fell down and got a stitch on my knee. It's uncomfortable," said Lily, still crying. + +Her mom gave her a big hug and said, "Let's go home and I'll put a bandaid on it. Then we can ride our bikes again tomorrow." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom back. She felt better knowing that her mom would take care of her stitch and that she could ride her bike again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little giraffe named Gigi. Gigi had a very long neck and loved to run and play with her friends. One day, Gigi's friend Max asked her if she wanted to perform in a race. Gigi was very excited and said yes! + +The race was very competitive, but Gigi was determined to win. She stretched her long neck and ran as fast as she could. Her friends cheered her on from the sidelines. Gigi was so happy when she crossed the finish line first! + +After the race, Max came up to Gigi and said, "You were amazing! Your long neck helped you run so fast!" Gigi smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. I love to perform in races!" From that day on, Gigi became known as the fastest giraffe in the savannah. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on Sundays when the sun was hot. She would run and jump and be very happy. + +One Sunday, Lily's mom said they were going to the park. Lily was excited because she loved the park. When they got there, the sun was very hot and it made Lily thirsty. Her mom gave her some water to drink and it was cold and refreshing. + +Lily saw some other kids playing on the swings and she wanted to join them. She ran over and said hello. The other kids were friendly and they all had fun together. Lily was happy to be at the park on a hot Sunday. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived by the beach. He loved to gaze at the sand and the waves. One day, he found a big treasure chest buried in the sand. He was so happy and he opened it, but he did not share it with anyone. + +The old man became very greedy and he did not want to share the treasure with anyone. He became very lonely and sad. One day, a big storm came and washed away his house and the treasure chest. The old man lost everything. + +The moral of the story is that it is not good to be greedy and keep everything for yourself. It is better to share with others and be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to her mommy's office. The office was very big and had lots of people working in it. Lily's mommy was very busy, so Lily had to wait for her. + +While waiting, Lily saw a very thick book on the shelf. She took the book and started to look at the pictures. But then, she accidentally dropped the book on her foot and it hurt a lot. She started to cry and her mommy came running to her. + +Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and said, "Don't worry sweetie, everything will be okay." Lily felt better and stopped crying. She learned that it's okay to cry sometimes, and that her mommy will always be there to comfort her. +Once upon a time, there was a big fair. Lots of people went to the fair to have fun. There were rides, games, and food to eat. + +One little girl wanted to ride the big horse. She asked her mommy to ride it, but her mommy said no. The little girl was sad. + +Then, she saw a boy riding the horse. The boy was very good at riding the horse. The little girl admired the boy for being so good. + +But then, the boy fell off the horse and hurt himself. The little girl was sad again. She realized that riding the horse was not easy and that it was important to be careful. She went to the boy to see if he was okay and they became friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud. One day, she went outside to play and got stuck in the mud. She cried for help. + +Her mom heard her cries and came outside to help. She pulled Lily out of the mud and brought her inside to clean up. Lily's mom said, "You're lucky I heard you. You could have been stuck in the mud for a long time." + +Lily replied, "Thank you, Mom. You're so rich in love and kindness." Her mom smiled and hugged her tightly. From that day on, Lily never played in the mud without her mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a strong man named Tim. Tim loved to perform tricks with his body. He could lift heavy things and jump high in the air. One day, Tim put on his favorite boots and went to the park to show off his tricks. + +As he was performing, a little girl named Lily walked up to him. "Wow, you're so strong!" she said. "I wish I could do that too." + +Tim smiled and said, "You can do anything you set your mind to, Lily. All you have to do is practice." + +Lily was excited to try, so Tim taught her some tricks. She practiced and practiced until she was able to perform them just like Tim. From that day on, Lily never forgot the lesson Tim taught her - that with practice, she could be just as strong as anyone else. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny was an elderly bunny, which means he was very old. One day, Benny went for a walk in the forest. He saw a big stone on the ground and decided to hop on it. + +As he hopped on the stone, he heard a loud noise. He looked down and saw that the stone was actually a turtle! The turtle was scared and asked Benny to get off his back. + +Benny apologized and hopped off the turtle's back. He asked the turtle if he was okay and the turtle said yes. They became friends and went on more adventures together. Benny never hopped on stones again, but he was happy to have met his new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy room with a big rug on the floor. One day, her friend Max came to visit her. Max said, "Lily, your rug is so pretty! Can I play on it?" Lily replied, "Sure, Max! I recommend playing with my dolls on it." Max played with the dolls and accidentally spilled some juice on the rug. Lily got upset and said, "That was selfish of you, Max! You should have been more careful." Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'll clean it up." Lily forgave Max and they continued to play together on the rug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Spot. Spot loved to play fetch with his owner, Timmy. One day, while playing fetch, Timmy accidentally threw the ball over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. Spot wanted to help Timmy get the ball back, but they saw a police car parked outside the neighbor's house. + +Timmy mentioned to Spot that they should ask the police for help. Spot wagged his tail and barked happily, excited to meet the police officers. When they approached the officers, Timmy explained what happened and asked if they could retrieve the ball. The police kindly agreed and retrieved the ball for Timmy and Spot. + +Spot was very happy that they got the ball back and thanked the police officers by giving them big, slobbery kisses. Timmy and Spot went home, playing fetch all the way. From that day on, Spot knew that if he ever needed help, he could always ask the police. +Once upon a time, there was a big, long snake named Sammy. Sammy liked to slither around and explore the forest. One day, he found a label on a tree. The label said "danger" and Sammy knew he needed to be careful. + +As he continued on his adventure, Sammy met a group of animals. They were all happy to see him and they started to clap. Sammy felt proud and happy. He knew he had made new friends. + +From that day on, Sammy continued to explore the forest and make new friends. He always remembered to be careful when he saw a label that said "danger". And whenever his friends were happy, they would clap together. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie had a pretty nest in a tree. One day, a big storm came and the lightning struck the tree. The birdie was scared and flew away to find a new home. + +As the birdie flew, it saw a boy with a red zip jacket. The boy looked rude and didn't smile at the birdie. The birdie didn't like rude people. It flew away from the boy and found a new home in a bush. + +The birdie was happy in its new home and sang a pretty song. It was safe and didn't have to worry about lightning strikes or rude people anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved balloons. He had a red balloon that he carried everywhere he went. One day, Timmy's balloon popped and he was sad. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and she wanted to make him happy. She went to the store and got him a new balloon. The new balloon was easy to blow up and it was blue. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mom. + +Timmy wanted to examine his new balloon. He looked at it closely and saw that it had a string attached to it. He held onto the string and the balloon went up into the sky. Timmy was amazed and he smiled. He knew he would never forget his new balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park and they saw a big white surprise box. + +Lily asked her mom, "What's inside the surprise box?" + +"I don't know, let's turn the handle and find out," her mom replied. + +As they turned the handle, the box opened and out came a bunch of white balloons. Lily and her friends were so happy and they played with the balloons all day long. It was a fun surprise for everyone in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat blueberries. One day, Tim's mom made him a smoothie with blueberries in it. The smoothie was very tasty and Tim loved it. + +Tim's friend, Billy, came over to play. Billy saw Tim's smoothie and asked, "What is that?" Tim told Billy, "It's a blueberry smoothie. Do you want to try it?" Billy tried the smoothie and said, "Wow, it's really good! Can you tell your mom to make me one too?" + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Billy wants a blueberry smoothie too. Can you make him one?" Tim's mom said, "Of course, I can make one for him." Tim was happy that he could tell his mom what Billy wanted and that his friend liked the smoothie he had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to explore and play with his toys. One day, he found a razor on his daddy's bathroom counter. He picked it up and examined it closely. + +Suddenly, his mommy walked in and saw him holding the razor. She looked troubled and said, "Oh no, Timmy! Razors are very sharp and can hurt you. Please put it down and don't touch it again." + +Timmy listened to his mommy and put the razor back where he found it. He didn't want to get hurt or make his mommy sad. From then on, he remembered to always be careful and ask for help if he ever saw something dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going on an adventure. Timmy was so excited, he jumped up and down. + +They walked for a long time until they saw something big and white. Timmy's mom said, "Look, Timmy, it's an igloo!" Timmy had never seen an igloo before, and he thought it was so cool. + +As they got closer, Timmy's mom said, "Let's see what's inside." Timmy was a little scared, but he wanted to know what was inside the igloo. They went inside, and it was very dark. Timmy's mom said, "Wait here, I'll reveal a surprise." Timmy was curious and waited patiently. + +Suddenly, a light turned on, and Timmy saw that the igloo was full of toys! Timmy was so happy and played with the toys for a long time. He had so much fun that he didn't want to leave. But eventually, they had to go home. Timmy went to bed that night with a big smile on his face, dreaming of the deep snow and the surprise toys in the igloo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch television, especially cartoons. One day, she wanted to watch her favorite show, but she couldn't find the television. It was hidden behind a big box. + +Lily searched and searched, but she couldn't find it. She felt sad and tired, so she decided to take a nap. She closed her eyes and fell asleep quickly. When she woke up, she saw the television in front of her! It wasn't hidden anymore. + +Lily was so happy and excited to watch her show. She turned it on and laughed and sang along with the characters. From that day on, Lily made sure the television was never hidden again. She wanted to watch her shows whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to make some soup for her family. She got a big pot and put some water in it. Then she added some vegetables and meat. She stirred it all up and waited for it to cook. + +While she was waiting, she saw a message on her phone. It was from her friend, Teddy. He said he was scared because he heard a loud noise. Lily felt fearful too, but she wanted to help her friend. She replied to the message and said she would come over to his house to see if everything was okay. + +When Lily arrived at Teddy's house, she saw that his cat had knocked over a vase, causing the loud noise. Teddy was relieved and thanked Lily for coming over. They played together and had fun. Lily felt happy that she could help her friend feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her mommy and daddy very much. They always played together and had fun. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a present. It was a big box with a bow on top. Lily was so excited to open it! She pulled the bow and ripped the paper off. She opened the box slowly and found a toy inside. She loved it and played with it all day. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily's toy broke. She was so sad and cried a lot. Her mommy and daddy tried to fix it, but they couldn't. Lily felt like her heart was broken too. She didn't want to play with anything else. She just wanted her toy back. Lily learned that sometimes things can break and it's okay to be sad. But she also learned that her mommy and daddy love her no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she saw a beautiful bird in a pale color. She wanted to catch it and put it in her birdcage. + +Lily went to her mother and said, "Mommy, can I have a birdcage?" Her mother replied, "Sure, but remember, birds need to fly free in the sky." Lily didn't listen and got her birdcage. She caught the pale bird and put it inside. + +Days passed and Lily realized that the bird looked sad and wanted to fly away. She opened the birdcage and let the bird go free. But it was too late, the bird was too weak to fly and fell to the ground. Lily cried and realized that she made a mistake by not listening to her mother. She learned that birds are meant to fly free and not be kept in a birdcage. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who lived in a big forest. The bear was very tired and wanted to sleep. He looked for a soft place to sleep, but he couldn't find any. + +As he walked around the forest, he stumbled upon a big tree. The tree had a big hole in it, and the bear thought it would be a great place to sleep. So, he crawled into the hole and closed his eyes. + +But as he slept, he heard some noises outside. It was a pack of wolves, and they were coming closer and closer. The bear woke up and tried to run away, but it was too late. The wolves caught him and took him away. + +The little bear never found a soft place to sleep, and he never came back to the forest again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. The farm had lots of animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. The farmer who owned the farm was very wealthy. He had lots of money and could buy anything he wanted. + +One day, a little boy named Timmy came to visit the farm. He saw all the animals and thought they were very cute. The farmer saw Timmy and asked him if he wanted to help feed the animals. Timmy said yes and the farmer showed him how to feed the cows, pigs, and chickens. + +After helping the farmer, Timmy knew that taking care of animals was hard work. He also knew that the farmer was very lucky to have such a big and wealthy farm. Timmy went home and told his mom all about his fun day on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He wanted to see the pretty fireworks in the sky. His mom told him to be careful and stay close. Timmy saw the fireworks and they were so pretty, he felt happy. + +But then, Timmy got too close to the fireworks and they went BOOM! It was very loud and scary. Timmy got hurt and his mom had to take him to the hospital. + +Timmy's mom felt sad because she wanted him to be safe. She hugged him and told him he was still adorable even though he got hurt. Timmy tried to smile, but he was still in pain. He didn't succeed in being safe, but he learned a lesson to be careful around fireworks. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mommy. She had a lot of laundry to do. She asked her little boy to help her. The little boy liked to pull the clothes out of the basket. He thought it was fun! + +The mommy showed him how to separate the clothes. They put the dirty clothes in one pile and the clean clothes in another pile. The little boy was very proud of himself. + +After they finished, the mommy hugged her little boy and said, "Thank you for helping me with the laundry. You are so kind." The little boy smiled and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog named Max. Max liked to play with his favorite tool, a red ball. One day, Max lost his ball and he was very sad. He looked for it everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Max's owner, Lily, saw how sad Max was and decided to help him. She called Max's name and asked him what was wrong. Max barked and whined, trying to tell Lily about his lost ball. + +Lily understood and went to get Max's other tool, a blue frisbee. Max was happy to have a tool to play with again. But then, Lily found Max's lost ball and gave it back to him. Max was so happy that he wagged his furry tail and licked Lily's face. + +From that day on, Max learned that even when he loses his favorite tool, he can always call for help and someone will be there to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved playing with her computer. One day, her little brother Timmy wanted to take her computer. + +Lily said, "No, Timmy. That's my computer. You can't take it." + +Timmy cried, "But I want to play too!" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, you can play with me. We can take turns using the computer." + +Timmy was happy and they played together all day long. From then on, they shared the computer and were both very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They sat on a bench and looked at the pretty flowers. + +Lily's mommy said, "Look at the sun, Lily. It's so bright and warm." + +Lily pointed at the sun and said, "It's hot!" + +Mommy replied, "Yes, but it's also clean. It makes everything look bright and happy." + +Lily smiled and said, "I like the sun. It's my friend." + +Mommy hugged Lily and said, "I'm glad you like the sun. It's important to be friends with nature." + +Lily nodded and they enjoyed the rest of their day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big machine. It was very interesting to watch it work. The machine was making toys for kids to play with. + +One day, a little boy came to watch the machine. He watched it for a long time, but then he had to go home. He asked his mom if he could come back tomorrow to watch the machine again. + +The next day, the little boy came back to watch the machine. He watched it for a while, but then he got tired and wanted to go home. The machine remained working even after the little boy left. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly man named Jack. Jack loved to travel and explore new places. One day, Jack decided to go on a trip to a faraway land. He packed his bags and grabbed his passport. + +At the airport, Jack met a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she lost her doll. Jack asked if he could help and Lily nodded her head. They looked all around the airport and finally found the doll hiding under a chair. + +Lily was so happy and thanked Jack with a big hug. Jack smiled and continued on his journey with his passport in hand, ready for his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat melon on hot summer days. One day, Timmy's mom bought a tough melon from the store. Timmy tried to cut it open with a knife, but it was too tough for him. He forgot to ask his mom for help. + +Later that day, Timmy's friends came over to play. Timmy wanted to share his melon with them, but he couldn't get it open. His friends got upset and started to argue with him. Timmy felt sad because he forgot to ask his mom for help. + +Timmy's mom heard the commotion and came to see what was happening. She saw that Timmy was struggling with the tough melon and helped him open it. Timmy's friends were happy and they all enjoyed the sweet melon together. Timmy learned that it's okay to ask for help when he forgets how to do something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a delicate flower and picked it up gently. She loved how it looked, with its golden petals shining in the sun. + +As she walked back home, she saw a big tree with a branch that was too high for her to reach. She wished she could climb up and see the view from up there. Suddenly, she had an idea. She took the flower and stretched her arm as high as she could, using the flower to tickle the branch. + +The branch started to shake and a small golden key fell down. Lily was so happy and excited. She knew that the key could open the treasure chest that she saw in her dream last night. She ran home and searched for the treasure chest. When she found it, she used the key to open it and inside, she found a shiny gold necklace that she wore proudly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he always wanted to make something new. One day, Timmy decided to create something special. He gathered all his toys and started to build. + +Timmy worked hard for hours and finally, he created a big crane. The crane had a long neck and could move its head up and down. Timmy was so happy with his creation that he decided to show it to his friends. + +But when Timmy went to show his friends the crane, it wouldn't move. The crane was being stubborn and wouldn't budge. Timmy was sad that his friends couldn't see his creation. + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He went back to his room and fixed the crane. When he brought it back to his friends, it worked perfectly! Timmy's friends were amazed by his creation and they all played with the crane together. Timmy was proud of himself for creating something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play in the living room. They closed the curtains to make it dark and started to hide. + +But Lily's friend Sarah couldn't find a hiding spot. She got angry and started to cry. Lily tried to help her but Sarah didn't want to play anymore. So, Lily decided to start the game without her. + +As the game went on, Lily noticed that Sarah was gone. She looked everywhere but couldn't find her. Then, she saw a curtain move and realized that Sarah was hidden behind it. But it was too late. Sarah had fallen asleep and never woke up. + +Lily was sad and didn't want to play hide and seek anymore. She missed her friend and wished that she had helped her instead of starting the game without her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice-cream every day. One day, she went to the ice-cream store and saw that they didn't have her favorite flavor. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +The ice-cream man saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him that they didn't have her favorite flavor. The ice-cream man shrugged his shoulders and said that it was normal to run out of flavors sometimes. + +Lily felt better knowing that it was normal. She decided to try a new flavor and it turned out to be her new favorite. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's okay because it's normal. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack had a big axe that he liked to play with. One day, Jack went to the forest to chop some wood with his axe. While he was chopping, he met a gifted squirrel. + +"Hello, Jack," said the squirrel. "That's a nice axe you have there." + +"Thank you," said Jack. "I like to play with it." + +The squirrel smiled and said, "I have a gift for you, Jack. It's a magic acorn. If you plant it, it will grow into a big tree." + +Jack was very happy and said, "Thank you, squirrel! I will plant it right away." + +And so, Jack planted the magic acorn and soon a big tree grew. Jack was very proud of his tree and he always remembered the kind squirrel who gave him the gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was flying in the sky, looking for a twig to make a nest. The bird found a twig on the ground and picked it up with its beak. Suddenly, it became dark and the bird couldn't see where to go. + +The bird decided to return to its nest, but it didn't know the way. It felt scared and alone in the dark. Finally, the bird saw a light in the distance and followed it. The light led the bird back to its nest where it felt safe and warm. + +The bird used the twig to build a cozy nest and slept peacefully. The next morning, the sun came out and the bird felt happy. It chirped and sang a song, thanking the twig for helping it find its way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her family. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She was feeling lonely and wanted to find some friends to play with. + +As she was walking, she saw a little bird sitting on a branch. "Hello little bird, do you want to be my friend?" Lily asked. The bird chirped happily and flew down to sit on her shoulder. + +Lily and the bird continued to walk through the forest, searching for more friends. They soon came across a group of squirrels playing in the trees. "Hello, do you want to play with me and my bird friend?" Lily asked. The squirrels nodded and they all played together. + +When it was time to go home, Lily was no longer feeling lonely. She had made new friends and was happy to have them. She returned to her village with a smile on her face, ready to tell her family about her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big green park near her house. One day, while she was running around, she saw a butterfly with pretty wings. She wanted to catch it, so she ran after it. + +The butterfly was very wild and flew away quickly. Lily kept chasing it until she got tired. She sat down on the grass and looked at her skirt. It was covered in dirt and grass stains. + +But then, the butterfly came back and landed on a flower right next to Lily. She slowly reached out her hand and caught the butterfly. She was so happy and showed it to her mom when she got home. From that day on, Lily always wore her favorite skirt when she went to the park to catch more butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very bored. She didn't know what to do, and so she sat looking out of the window all day. + +One day, she had an idea. She grabbed a rag and said, "Imagining let's go on an adventure!" She made her rag into a pretend horse and ran around the room, imagining she was taking a journey. + +She fell asleep while she was dreaming and when she woke up she was back in her room. But she felt different. She realized that she had found a way to keep herself entertained, and that boredom isn't necessarily a bad thing. + +"You can imagine your way out of a boring day," she said. With that, she went off on more exciting adventures, her rag in hand! +Once there were two friends, a bear and an elephant. They both had exciting days most days and today was no different. The bear was especially excited because he had an important muffin. + +The elephant wanted to see the muffin so the bear showed him. The muffin was yummy and both of them wanted some. + +The bear was careful not to drop the muffin. He held it very tight in his paw and slowly gave some to the elephant. + +The elephant liked it so much that he asked for another. The bear was happy to give the elephant another piece, but he accidently dropped the muffin on the ground. + +The bear was sad because he had dropped the important muffin, but then he remembered something special. He had enough to share with one more friend and the muffin would still be yummy after being dropped. + +The bear smiled and shared the muffin with the elephant. They both enjoyed it and it was the best muffin ever. +One day, a boy named Jack was playing in his backyard. Above him, an enormous mosquito buzzed. Jack was so angry at the mosquito that he wanted to make it go away. Suddenly, he had an idea. + +He ran to the house, grabbed some matches, and ran back to the yard. He lit a match and held it up. Then he made a circle with his arms and said, "Mosquito, go away!" The flame started to burn. + +The enormous mosquito, scared of the fire, flew away quickly. Jack was so happy that the mosquito was gone. He danced around and cheered, "The fire burned the mosquito away!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. She was three years old and she was very brave. One day, she and her family went to a park. + +As they arrived at the park, Molly saw a stranger. He looked different and Molly was a bit scared. Her parents smiled and said hello, but Molly stayed close to them and watched carefully. + +After a while, the stranger sat on a bench and the family went to play in the park. Molly was having lots of fun, swinging on the swings and going down the slide. Suddenly, the stranger stood up and started walking towards them. Molly was scared again but also very curious. + +The stranger said hello. Her parents welcomed him and said that his name was Peter. Peter settled next to them and stayed for a while. It was a bit difficult for Molly but she slowly began to talk to Peter. + +Molly and her family eventually said goodbye to Peter. After he left, Molly's parents said that not all strangers are bad. They said that becoming friends with different people can be very rewarding. Molly thought about this and promised herself to always be brave. +The little boy felt fearful but he tried his hardest not to show it. He was walking through a dark forest alone and he could hear strange noises all around him. He kept walking and eventually came across an old house. He entered the house and discovered a book lying on the floor. He was so curious he decided to open it. + +When the boy opened the book he heard a loud bang and everything went very dark. Suddenly he felt terrified and he was surrounded by ghosts. They were talking to him and were saying things he didn't understand. He tried to run away but the ghosts were everywhere. He was too scared to do anything and felt very frightened. + +The boy never got out of the dark house. The ghosts were there forever and he was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was feeling very anxious yesterday. She was sitting still in her chair, trying to figure out what to do. Should she move? + +Suddenly, she got an idea. She decided to move around the room. She twirled around and around until she was giddy and laughing. It made her feel much better. + +Next, she moved to the window and looked outside. She saw the birds flying in the sky and the sun shining brightly. This made her forget about being anxious. + +Finally, she moved to her bed and decided to take a nap. She fell asleep dreaming of the beautiful things she saw while she was moving around the room. +Grace wanted her lunch, but her mom said she had to wait. Grace tried to persuade her mom to give her lunch now, but her mom said she had to wait. Grace insisted she should have lunch now, but her mom said it was not time yet. Grace kept asking and eventually, her mom got creative. She suggested that if Grace waited, she would be rewarded with something special. Grace thought about it and decided that she would wait. Finally, when it was time for lunch, it was even more special than Grace had expected! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to play with her toys, especially her favorite doll named Daisy. Daisy was perfect, with big eyes and a wide smile. + +One day, Lucy noticed that Daisy's dress was starting to tear. Lucy was sad and went searching for some yarn to mend it. She found a pretty pink yarn, but unfortunately it was too short to fix Daisy's dress. + +Lucy was so upset. She wanted her doll to look perfect, so she suffered. She wanted Daisy to be happy. + +Suddenly, Lucy had an idea that was so perfect. She took the yarn and placed it in Daisy's hair. This made Daisy look so pretty and Lucy was so happy. She hugged Daisy tight and never wanted to let her go. +Once there was a young girl named Jane. One day, Jane heard an emergency. She went outside to answer it. + +Jane arrived at the emergency and she saw a foolish person. They were doing a silly thing and Jane didn't know why. She asked them why they were being foolish. + +The foolish person answered that they had been feeling very sad and didn't know what else to do. Jane listened carefully and then she told them that it was not a good way to feel better. She said that they should try talking to somebody. + +The foolish person thanked Jane for her help. Then, they remembered that there were other things that they could do that could make them happy. + +Jane was so happy that she had been able to help the foolish person. She smiled and waved goodbye as they left. Jane was glad that she had been able to help out in an emergency. +Once, a long time ago, there lived a small boy. He loved to go for walks, and he would do it every day. One day, he decided to take a walk to a nearby woods. As he walked, he noticed a smooth rock. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. The small boy thought the walk was so much fun that he decided to come back to the woods the next day. + +The next day, the small boy came to the woods with a special treat. He had a waffle in his hand. He found the familiar rock again, this time it was even smoother than before. He put the waffle on top of the rock and waited. + +After a few moments, something exciting happened--ants started to gather around the waffle. It was like a party! The small boy watched as the ants had their waffle feast. It was so much fun to watch. + +After a while though, the party had to end. The ants finished their waffle and said goodbye to their new friend. The small boy knew that he would come back to the woods the next day with another special treat--it was a feeling he just couldn't explain. +One day, there was a terrible thing outside. But the people in the house couldn't manage it all by themselves. So, they called for help. + +Soon, a man came over and wondered what the problem was. The people told him about the terrible thing. They pointed to it and showed him how big it was. + +The man thought for a few moments. Then, he said he would help manage the thing. The people were very happy to hear this. They thanked the man again and again. + +The man started to work and before long the thing was managed. All the people were very relieved and gave the man lots of hugs and smiles. + +The man said goodbye and went home, feeling very proud of himself. He had managed the terrible thing and everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a long leaf. It was hanging on a tree in the park. One day, a girl came to the park. She had a very old leaf in her hand. She looked carefully at it and then placed it under the long leaf. The long leaf was so big and strong that it replaced the old leaf. The girl smiled and went home. + +The next day, the girl came back to the park. The long leaf was still there. It was still replacing the old leaf. But now it had some friends! Another leaf was joining it. It was small and yellow. The girl smiled and said hello to the new leaf! + +Days passed and more leaves came to join the long leaf. Now, there were lots of leaves hanging on the tree. They were of different shapes and sizes. Each one was replacing the old leaf. The long leaf was still the strongest and biggest. But it made the other leaves happy too! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. Mary was always very alert and ready to go on adventures. One day, Mary was outside pretending she was a pirate, searching for treasure. She grabbed her trusty bucket and began searching for treasure in the backyard. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the neighbor's house. Mary looked over and saw that her neighbor was painting his fence. Mary asked her neighbor nicerly if she could have the paint bucket. But the neighbor said no. + +Mary was sad. She felt like her neighbor had been rude. But instead of staying sad, she chose to pick herself up and continue looking for treasure. Suddenly, she heard a rustling in the bushes. A rabbit jumped out with a bright orange carrot in its mouth! + +Mary was overjoyed. She knew that her neighbor had not been so nice, but she also remembered that it is important to stay alert and notice the little treasures around us. Mary thanked the rabbit and used her bucket to bring the carrot home. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be alert and notice the small treasures around us even when others may not be nice. And remember, always pretend and have an open mind! +Otto and his dad went to the reef. It was a sunny day and Otto was excited to learn something new. + +"What are we going to do at the reef, Dad?" asked Otto. + +"We're going to go snorkeling," said Dad. + +Otto put on his tight snorkeling gear and jumped in. Dad taught him how to swim with the fish and explore the reef. He showed Otto all the colors of the corals and the shapes of the shells. Otto was amazed! + +"Can I touch the reef?" asked Otto. + +"Yes, but be careful and gentle," said Dad. + +Otto slowly stretched out his hand and touched the reef. It was cool and smooth. They spent the day exploring the reef and learning about the animals. + +At the end of the day, Dad said, "I taught you something new today, Otto." + +Otto smiled and said, "Yes, and this will be a tight memory." +Sam was walking through the woods one day, admiring the beauty around him. He glanced up at the trees and he smiled as he observed their thick branches rise high. Suddenly, something shiny caught his eye and he wondered what it was. He peered closer and noticed a clear gem laying between two tall rocks. He was so excited that he had found it and couldn't believe how beautiful the gem was. + +When he got closer, he realized that the gem was glowing in the sunlight. He still couldn't believe how clear and sparkly it looked, and he wanted to take it home to show his family. He picked it up and tucked it away safely in his pocket. + +Sam was so proud of his find. He carried it home and showed it to his mom and dad, who smiled at each other knowingly. They said, "We knew you'd find it eventually. You should put it in a special place." + +Sam really admired his gem and put it in a safe spot. Months later his parents revealed that the gem was actually a family heirloom and it had been passed down for generations. Sam was so happy that he had been able to find it. He admired it more and more every day, knowing its special significance. +Once there was a boy. His name was Andy. He was 3 years old. One day he decided to go play in the park. He grabbed his rake and ran to the park. + +When he arrived, he saw something scary. It was a big monster with two eyes and lots of teeth. Andy was so scared that he dropped his rake and ran away screaming. + +His mum heard him screaming and ran to the park. She saw the monster and asked, "What's wrong, Andy?" + +Andy replied, "There's a monster! It's so scary!" + +His mum looked around but there was no monster. She said, "Oh dear, it must have been your imagination. Let's go home." + +But as soon as Andy and his mum arrived home, the monster appeared again. This time, it grabbed Andy and dragged him away! + +Andy was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a poor little girl named Sarah. She lived in a small house in the middle of a forest. Sarah was sad because she had no friends to play with. + +One bright and sunny day, Sarah decided to go for a walk in the forest. She stepped carefully over a vine, then stumbled and fell into a deep hole. + +When Sarah looked around, she saw that there were all kinds of animals living in the hole! There were birds and frogs, squirrels and rabbits. + +Sarah said, "Hello, my friends! I'm Sarah. Who are you?" + +The animals said, "We are your friends! Come and play with us!" + +So Sarah happily stepped down into the hole and all the animals welcomed her with hugs and kisses. From that day onwards, Sarah never felt lonely again and she was never poor either! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and she loved to explore. + +One day, Jane found an incredible rug lying in the garden. It was so big and colourful and beautiful. She had to have it! + +Jane asked her mother if she could keep the rug and her mother said "No, Jane, sorry. That is someone else's rug." + +But Jane didn't listen and carried the rug inside. She put it on the floor and said, "This rug is mine now and I'm never going to let it go!" + +Jane's mother sighed and said, "If that rug is yours, then I better come and have a look at it." + +Jane was sure her mother would be pleased with the rug, but instead she screamed in horror. "This is not an ordinary rug! This is a magic rug - and it can take us wherever we want to go!" + +Jane was overwhelmed with excitement. What kind of incredible adventure would she go on? + +Jane's mother said, "Well, why don't we try it out and find out? But Jane, you must promise to stay close to me and not wander off." + +Jane excitedly nodded and said, "Yes! Please let's go on an adventure!" + +The family then stepped onto the rug and the incredible rug took them to places they had only dreamed of. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He wanted to reach the top of the hill, but it was too far away. So he asked his dad for help. But his dad was too busy. + +Jack kept trying to climb the hill on his own, but the hill was too tall and too slippery. Suddenly, the ground started shaking and a flood started coming towards him. + +Jack started crying and yelling, "Help me!" All of a sudden, a giant appeared. He said in a booming voice, "I will help you reach the top of the hill if you promise to be less selfish and help others in need!" + +Jack agreed and the giant lifted him up and carried him to the top. From the top, Jack could see the whole valley below and the flood disappeared. He shouted in joy. + +The giant said, "See, that's what happens when you help others who are in need!" +Once there was a little boy named Dave. He was walking through the park and noticed a velvet bunny. He got really excited and quickly ran up to pick it up. "Oh wow! A velvet bunny!" he thought to himself. + +Dave asked his mom if he could keep it. She said yes and Dave happily went to his room to put the bunny in it. Every day, he played with the bunny and slept with it at night. + +One day, Dave noticed that the velvet bunny was gone. He started to cry and ran to his mom, asking her if she had seen the bunny. She said no and reminded him that he had to be careful. + +Dave searched everywhere but he couldn't find the velvet bunny. He was really sad and he never saw the bunny again. +Sam and his dad were going for a drive. His dad drove the strong jeep. It was so fun! Sam looked out the window and saw lots of things. + +They stopped at a park. Sam's dad showed him all the big trees. The jeep was close by, and Sam could see it. It was strong and big. + +Sam and his dad went for a walk. they looked at birds and butterflies. They even saw an ant hill! Sam and his dad were so excited. + +At the end of their walk, Sam's dad showed him the jeep. It was so big and strong. Sam hopped into the car and they drove home. What a fun day they had! +Once upon a time, there was a furry oat who needed to perform a special task. He looked around, but he didn't know what he should do. Then, he saw a rabbit and realized it was the right thing to do! He hopped over to the rabbit and started to perform. + +The furry oat performed a dance and the rabbit watched in amazement. The furry oat twirled and jigged and pranced around, and the rabbit clapped in delight. + +When the furry oat finished his performance, the rabbit thanked him for his effort. The furry oat was so happy he started to dance all over again. This time, the rabbit joined in, and they both performed together. + +When the performance was finished, the rabbit said goodbye and thanked the furry oat for his hard work. The furry oat was so proud of what he had done. He hopped away, feeling happy and furry. +Once upon a time, there was a white bunny. He hopped around the meadow looking for something tasty to eat. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He could not see what was causing the noise, but then he saw a big white trap! It was scary, so he hopped away as fast as he could. + +The bunny was scared but he was brave enough to try and manage the trap. He hopped around it, searching for the latch. After a few hops, he found it and pushed it open. He was so relieved and he hopped away happily. + +But then he saw something that made him stop in his tracks - another white trap! He was so scared that he wanted to run away, but he was brave and managed to open the second trap. He hopped away quickly and safely. + +The brave bunny was so proud that he had managed two traps! He hopped back home feeling wonderful and happy. +Mrs Smith was very excited as she held the modern tape in her hands. She was going to give it to her 3 year old son, Jimmy. + +"Here Jimmy, I want you to have this," she said, as she handed him the tape. + +Jimmy looked suspiciously at the tape. Mrs Smith smiled and said, "Trust me Jimmy, I promise you'll like it." + +Jimmy was hesitant at first but eventually, he trusted his mother and took the tape. He opened it carefully and his eyes lit up when he saw what was inside. It was a modern toy car! + +Jimmy was ecstatic - he hugged his mum and thanked her for trusting him with the tape. From that moment, Jimmy learned to trust his mother whenever she gave him something. +Once there was a cow named Bessie. She was slow, and very peaceful. She liked to stay on the farm, and never wanted to travel. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy noticed Bessie in the field. She asked her mom, "Mom! Can I stay with Bessie?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can stay with Bessie." + +So Lucy went to the field and sat down near Bessie. The cow was very calm and gentle with the little girl. Lucy enjoyed her time with Bessie and stroked her soft fur. + +When it was time to go home, Lucy said goodbye to Bessie. But she knew that she would always stay close to the cow's heart. +Once upon a time there were two sisters. One day, the older sister wanted to make a surprise lunch for the younger sister. She decided to make a special tuna sandwich. She put the tuna in a bowl and added some sour ingredients. + +However, when the younger sister saw the sandwich she was very disappointed. She thought the sandwich was far too sour for her taste and started to cry. Seeing her sister cry, the older sister tried to think of a way to solve this problem. + +Suddenly, she had an idea and quickly ran to the kitchen. She took out a jar of honey, which provided the perfect solution. She added a bit of honey to the sandwich and mixed it all together. + +When the younger sister tried the delicious tuna sandwich, her face lit up with a smile. She was so happy that the older sister had provided the perfect surprise - and it was no longer too sour! +Mama and Katie were in the bathroom. Mama held up a small, yellow bar and said, "Look Katie! This is soap." + +"What's soap?" asked Katie. She was very curious. + +"Soap is something special," explained Mama. "It makes your skin clean and shiny." + +Katie's eyes lit up. She loved anything that sparkled. "Can I try it, Mama?" + +Mama smiled. "Sure. Here, I'll show you how." She took the soap and lather it on her hands. Water bubbles flowed between her fingers. + +Katie watched carefully as Mama washed. Then, Mama held up her hands and said, "See how my hands shine? It's because of the soap." + +Katie clapped. She wanted her hands to shine, too. "Can I do it, Mama?" + +Mama gave her the soap. Katie tugged her sleeves up and started washing. She wriggled her fingers, just like Mama had done. Soon, water bubbles were everywhere. + +Katie looked down at her hands. They had a soft glow! She couldn't believe it! "Mama, look! My hands are shining!" + +Mama laughed. She was so proud of her curious daughter. "You did a great job, Katie! Now your hands are clean and shiny like mine!" +Once there was a king who liked to wear a crown. One day the king decided to have a party and needed a new crown to wear. He wandered down to the store to get one. + +When the king got to the store, the crowns they had were so weird! He couldn't pick which one to buy. Then he saw a really nice one that was covered in sparkles. He loved it and decided to buy it. + +The king took the crown home to his castle and put it on right away. Everyone at the party thought it was beautiful and the king was so proud to wear it. He would wear it to every party he had from then on. + +The king felt like he was truly a king with the sparkly crown covering his head! +Jack and his Mommy were playing in the park one day. They were throwing a basketball around and having a lot of fun. Jack's Mommy wanted to play a game, so she suggested that they play hide and seek. When it was Jack's turn to hide, he felt so sleepy that he could no longer play. + +Jack's Mommy saw this and suggested that they go home and take a little nap. Jack thought that was a great idea, so they gathered up their things and went home. + +When they got home, Jack's Mommy snuggled up next to him and they both fell asleep. Jack felt much better after his nap and was ready to play again. + +Jack's Mommy taught Jack a valuable lesson that day: even when your body and mind feel sleepy, it's important to take a break and get some rest. If you don't, you'll be too tired to play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a strong mommy bear who loved popcorn. Every day she made popcorn for her and her cubs. She wanted to teach her cubs to value the popcorn, no matter what. + +One day her cubs were not paying too much attention to the popcorn. They just wanted to play. But Mommy Bear knew the importance of valuing their food. So, she made a game. She put all the popcorn in a big bowl and gave each cub a bag. They liked the game and started to take turns filling their bags with popcorn. They were always so careful and only had one piece of popcorn in the bag at once. + +After some time, all the popcorn was gone. Mommy Bear was proud of her cubs for valuing the popcorn. She said, “I am proud of you for valuing the popcorn! You are very strong.†The cubs smiled, knowing that their mommy bear was proud of them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abigail. She was a bit naughty, because she liked to play with her mommy's jewelry; she thought they were shiny and fun to play with. + +Abigail's mom found out, and said: "Abigail, you have to be careful with my jewelry. You must not touch them - they are clean and can break easily." + +Abigail said: "Oh mommy, I am sorry. I promise I will clean them for you, and you can be sure I will be extra careful next time." + +Abigail's mom said: "That's very sweet of you, thank you. I am confident you will do a good job cleaning them; they will be as shiny and clean as they used to be!" + +And so, Abigail cleaned the jewelry in the best way she could; she was very slow and careful, and eventually all the jewelry was very nice and clean. + +Her mom was very happy! She hugged Abigail and gave her a big kiss. That's why Abigail promised to be extra careful with her mommy's jewelry from now on. +John was a big, strong man. He had lots of friends, but one day he did something wrong and he got punished. At first John was scared - he thought the punishment would be awful. + +He was taken to a cold, dark cell. It felt so empty and lonely and he was sad. + +But then one of his friends had a different idea. His friend knew about a secret punishment, one that would make John learn his lesson forever. + +So John stayed in the cell for what felt like an eternity. But when the door opened, he realized his friend had been right…it was the best punishment ever. John had learned his lesson! + +From then on, John was a better person and stayed out of trouble, because he was scared of ever returning to the cold, dark cell. +Once there lived a little owl. He lived in a distant forest. Every day, the little owl used to look up in the sky and wonder why it was so far away. He was very curious. + +One day the little owl decided to fly up to the sky and find out why it was so far away. He kept flying up and up, but the sky got even farther away. He got tired, but he kept going, determined to find out why the sky seemed so distant. + +Finally, he reached the sky. When he looked down and saw the world far below him he realised why the sky was so distant. He saw that the sky seemed so far away because it was shared by everyone! + +The little owl learned an important lesson that day: we should use our resources wisely, because we all have to share them with each other. +Once there was a small girl with a big dream. She wanted to climb the highest spike in the world. It was a unique spike, very special because it was so tall. + +On a sunny day, the girl went out to try. She placed her small hands on the spike, ready to start. She climbed each step cautiously. Every time she looked up, the spike seemed to get even higher. + +Finally, the girl reached the top! She looked down with a huge smile and enjoyed her success. Then she carefully climbed back down and told all her friends about her unique experience. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amelia. Every night, she would walk by herself to the kitchen to get a midnight snack. Sometimes she felt scared and a little helpless because it was dark and quiet. She wished she had a friend to walk with her, someone to keep her safe and brave. + +One night, while Amelia was walking to the kitchen, she heard a noise. It sounded like a child crying. Amelia bravely walked towards the sound, looking to see where it was coming from. Finally, she found a little lost boy in the darkness. He was scared and helpless and seemed to be looking for his mom. Amelia knew that he was just as scared and alone as she was, so she decided to help him. + +Amelia took the boy's hand and walked him back to her home. She called her mom and dad, who came and helped get the lost boy reunited with his parents. Amelia was very happy that she was able to help the little boy. + +From that day on, Amelia knew that she was never alone. She realized that helping others who are helpless is one of the best things a person can do, and she continued to do good things for others ever since. Moral of the story: helping those in need is a good way to make the world a better place. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy castle. In the castle lived a dragon. The dragon loved to blink in the sun. + +One day, the dragon woke up feeling extra sleepy. He decided to go for a wander around the castle grounds. As the dragon blinked in the warm sun, he felt more and more awake. + +Before he knew it, the dragon was wide awake and looking around. He saw a beautiful pond at the edge of the castle. He jumped in and started to play. He splashed around, getting water all over himself. + +The dragon laughed as he blinked and splashed in the water. He had so much fun that he hardly noticed when night came. + +Soon enough though, the dragon was feeling sleepy again. He hopped out of the pond and stumbled back to the castle. He yawned and opened the door, ready to go to bed and blink in the morning sun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Tina. She was three years old and loved to play. Her favorite thing to do was to play with her hoop in the park. + +One day, while playing in the park, Tina saw a heavy hoop lying on the ground. She picked it up and hugged it. She then kissed it and spun it around her head. + +Tina was so excited! She shouted out "Wheee!" as she ran around in circles, spinning the hoop and laughing. She had so much fun that she didn't want to go home. + +Every day, Tina would go back to the park and play with her hoop. She was always so happy when playing with the heavy hoop. She would even kiss it when she was finished! + +Tina loved her hoop and it became her favorite toy. She would play with it for hours and never get tired of it. Her hoop was always there for her and she was never lonely. +Samantha was playing with her dolls in the garden when she spotted something strange. It was a little twisty thing. It was celery! She bent down and picked it up. She was so excited, she wanted to show her mum. + +Samantha ran inside the house and called out "Mum! Mum! Look what I found!". Her mum walked into the room and smiled. + +Samantha held out her hands and showed off the celery. Her mum said "That's so polite of you Samantha! Where did you find it?". + +Samantha told her mum all about how she had spotted the celery in the garden. Her mum said "Now, why don't you twist the celery and see what happens?". + +Samantha took the celery and twisted it. Sure enough, it made a crunchy noise! She was so excited. + +Mum gave her a big hug and said "Well done Samantha, that was very polite of you!". + +Samantha smiled and ran back out into the garden with her celery. She couldn't wait to find more twisty things! +Once upon a time, Ben and his family went to the mighty museum. Ben was so excited as he had never been there before. He looked around eagerly, admiring all the cool things he saw. + +The family went up to the fourth floor. As they arrived, they heard the sound of loud laughter coming from a room. Curious, they all peered in. + +Inside the room was a group of naughty kids, throwing and kicking things around. Ben's mum gasped in surprise! She ran inside the room and told the kids off for their bad behaviour. + +The kids ignored her and kept on laughing. Ben's mum became very angry. She told them off again and threatened to call the guard. The kids quickly stopped and promised to never do it again. + +Ben and his family continued their fun trip to the museum. Ben's mum smiled, happy that her mightiness had made the kids learn their lesson. They all laughed together as they explored the rest of the museum. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was playing in his garden when he found a big hole. He shouted with joy! + +Jack's grandpa heard the shout and came to see. He said "What have you found, Jack?" + +Jack said "I found a hole, grandpa!" + +Grandpa said "That's great! Let's see what's inside!" + +They looked inside and saw a tiny mouse. Grandpa said "There's a mouse in the hole, Jack! It looks scared." + +Jack shouted again, but this time his shout was too loud and too harsh; the mouse ran away. Grandpa said "You mustn't shout so loud, Jack. That was too harsh for the poor mouse." + +Jack said "I'm sorry grandpa. I won't shout so loud again." + +So Jack and grandpa watched the hole and eventually the mouse came back out. Grandpa said "See, Jack, the mouse trusts us now. We must be gentle and quiet around him." + +Jack and grandpa said hello to the mouse, quietly and gently. And from that day onwards, Jack and the mouse were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack wasn't very serious, but he loved to play with his rubber toys. Every day, he would take his rubber toys outside and make them fly in the sky. + +One day, Jack and his rubber toys decided to grow and explore deeper in the woods. As they traveled, they soon noticed a giant castle up ahead. It was huge and filled with mystery. Jack's rubber toys warned him that it could be dangerous to go in, but Jack was curious. He thought for a moment and decided, "Let's do it!" + +As Jack and his rubber toys ventured closer to the castle, they started to get more serious. They began to worry about what they might find inside. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from inside the castle. Without any hesitation, Jack stepped forward and yelled, "WHO'S THERE?" + +A mysterious voice responded, "I am the Rubber Man of the Castle. I will give you three tasks. If you can complete them all, I will reward you with a special prize." + +Jack thought carefully and agreed to the challenge. He took a deep breath and excitedly walked inside the castle. Jack and his rubber toys completed all three tasks one by one and sure enough, the Rubber Man rewarded them with his promised prize. + +And that's how Jack and his rubber toys learned that even if things seem scary, sometimes great rewards can come from taking a +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. He loved bouncing around and playing in the sunshine. Everyday, the bunny would count all the things he was thankful for. + +One day, the little bunny couldn't find anything to be thankful for. He tried to count, but couldn't find anything to be happy about. Suddenly, a fox appeared! The fox said he could help, but the bunny had to go to a dark and scary place. + +The bunny followed the fox and found himself in a deep, dark cave. He was so scared he couldn't move. The sweet sunshine was now gone, and all he had was this horrible fox. Everything seemed so sad and terrible. + +The bunny thought he was doomed, but then he heard something unexpected. A tiny voice was counting! He followed the voice and saw a little star counting the things she was thankful for. Looking around the cave, the bunny saw that the darkness was starting to disappear! + +The bunny and the star started counting all the things they were thankful for. They filled the cave with sunshine and all seemed to be alright again, until the fox came back! The fox was so angry and, before the bunny knew it, he was back in the darkness. The fox had tricked him and he was never able to find his way back to the sunshine. + +The end. +Sam loves to explore new places. One day, he and his mom went to a museum. Sam was very glad. He walked around looking at all the different things. He even got to mark things with a special pen. + +Sam looked at all the different colors and patterns. He marked them each with a big red heart. He saw statues and huge paintings. He wanted to mark them all, but there was only one pen! + +There were so many things to explore in the museum. Sam had a lot of fun. He was sad when it was time to go home. He said goodbye to the museum and he was glad to have been there. +Once upon a time there was a dependable little bird. It was so dependable that when it was asked to do something, it completed it right away. + +One day, the little bird was asked by a bigger bird to bring a feather. The little bird flew away, determined to complete the task. + +After a few minutes the little bird returned with the feather. The bigger bird thanked the little bird for being so dependable and for completing its request. + +"Thank you for being so dependable," said the bigger bird. + +The little bird smiled and replied, "You're welcome! I'm glad I could help." +Once upon a time, there was a thin kitty. She was so thin that she couldn't move! The kitty needed help, so her family called the veterinarian. + +The veterinarian drove to kitty's house to help. When he arrived, he gently picked up the kitty and put her in the car. He drove to the vet hospital. + +At the hospital, the veterinarian tried to help the kitty. He checked her over and fed her some delicious food. But, he said the kitty needed special medicine if she was going to feel better. + +The veterinarian and the family found some medicine and the kitty got better. Everyone cheered! The kitty was rescued and started to gain weight. Now, she is a happy and healthy kitty! +Jenny spun around and around until she was so dizzy that she fell down. Her daddy came over to help her. Jenny looked up at her daddy and smiled. She loved when he was home because it felt warm and he always made everything better. + +"What are you doing, Jenny?" her daddy asked. + +"I'm spinning," Jenny said. + +Then she tried to get up. But she couldn't. Her daddy laughed and said, "Steady there, Jenny. Let's try this again." + +He helped her to her feet and said, "Come on, now. Let's see if you can spin a bit slower. We don't want you to fall down again." + +Jenny had a big challenge ahead of her, but she was determined to show her daddy she could do it. She tried and tried but couldn't quite get the speed right. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't get it right. + +Her daddy smiled and said, "That's OK, Jenny. Not everyone can spin like I can. Why don't you watch me and I'll show you some more tricks. Then you can try again." + +Jenny had one more chance. She watched as her daddy spun around, this time slower and steadier. She tried again and she could do it! She spun around with grace, showing her daddy what she could do. + +With a big smile her +Once upon a time there was a clever little child. He loved to play in the sun, but his favorite game was to scatter things. Today the little child was playing with some leaves, and he carefully scattered them all over the lawn. He watched as the leaves shuffled in the breeze. The little child was so pleased with his fun game. + +Next, he gathered some rocks and skillfully scattered them in the garden. He enjoyed seeing the different shapes and sizes of the rocks as they spread out across the grass. + +Finally, the clever little child filled a bucket with cloud shaped cotton balls and expertly scattered them in the front yard. He ran around and tried to catch them as they flew in the wind. It was so much fun! The little child laughed and laughed until the sun went down and it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Little Mary. Little Mary was three years old. She loved playing with her toys outside in the garden. + +One day, Little Mary wanted to go even further in the garden, but she felt scared. Her mum said to her, “Little Mary, remember to always stand in the light. The light will keep you safe.†+ +Little Mary did as her mum said. She stood in the light, and she felt very safe. She smiled, and ran around the garden. + +Little Mary did this every day. When she was playing with her friends, she always remembered to stand in the light. + +The moral of Little Mary’s story is that when you feel scared, you should always stand in the light. If you stand in the light, it will keep you safe. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little dog. He was very loyal to his master, and he was always ready to help out. + +One day, his master needed help with a big problem. He asked the little dog if he could solve it, and the dog was excited to try. + +The problem was tough. But with determination and some of his muscles, he worked on it and eventually he solved it. Everyone was so proud of him and his master gave him a big pat on the head and a delicious treat. + +He felt so proud of himself and was happy to be so loyal to his master. From that day on, the little dog always remembered to use his brain, and his muscles, to solve all of his master's problems. +Once there was a cow who was feeling very hungry. She wanted to graze in the nearby meadow, but the meadow was all filled with tall, fancy grass. She did not know what to do. + +Just then, a little boy called Sammy came by with a bucket of oats. He was on his way to feed his pet chickens. + +When the cow saw the oats, she mooched over and asked Sammy for some. The little boy thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, I'll raise you some oats!" + +He poured a handful of oats from his bucket into the cow's mouth. She gobbled them up and thanked Sammy with a big, loud "Moo!" + +The cow was so happy to eat the oats that she quickly found her way out of the fancy grass and into the meadow. There she grazed happily on the nutritious oats for the remainder of the day. + +The End. +John had a new toy - a mixer. He was so excited to try it out. He wanted to show it to his friend, Bob. + +John: "Come see my new mixer, Bob!" + +Bob came over and they had a lively dance party with the mixer. They danced for hours and laughed until their sides hurt. + +But then the party was over. Suddenly, the mixer didn't work anymore. John and Bob tried everything but couldn't make it work again. + +Bob: "I'm sorry, John. I think your mixer is broken." + +John was very sad. He'd been so excited to use his new toy. But now it was broken and he couldn't get a replacement. He had to learn to live without it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Millie. She had a furry pet cat named Tiddles. Millie loved Tiddles very much and played with him every day. + +Today, Millie decided she was going to take Tiddles on an adventure. She put him in a basket and went for a trip. Everywhere she went, Tiddles blinked his eyes and watched all the things around him. + +When they got to a big, green field, Tiddles jumped out of the basket and ran around, chasing small furry creatures. Millie smiled as she watched. She loved seeing Tiddles so happy. + +Suddenly, a strange, hairy creature appeared from behind a tree. Millie was startled and stepped back, but Tiddles didn't move. Instead, he just blinked his big eyes and looked up at the creature. + +Then the creature spoke. "Don't be afraid. I'm here to take you on a special trip," he said. Millie looked sideways at Tiddles. He blinked his eyes again and gave a little meow as if he knew something she did not. + +Millie smiled and decided to go on the trip with the hairy creature. As they walked off into the unknown, Millie looked back one last time and saw Tiddles still watching and blinking. +Once upon a time there was a seal who was very friendly with the sea creatures. He had a favorite spot on the rocks, where he would seat and rest. He was a fluffy black seal, living in a wonderful underwater world. + +One day, a group of dolphins swam by his rock. "Hi seal!, they said. "Would you like to join us? We are going to play some underwater games!." + +The seal thought for a moment. "Ok, I'll come with you!", he replied. He followed the dolphins to a nearby coral reef. For hours they played hide and seek, and tag. + +When it was getting dark, the seal thanked the dolphins for a wonderful day. He seated on the rock again, said goodbye and watched them swim away. +It was his favorite spot, and the seal would always remember that day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a tiny town. She liked to dance all the time – it was her favorite thing to do. + +One day she heard the birds singing outside and she just wanted to join them. She looked out into the garden and saw that the flowers were all bright purple. The little girl smiled and thought how fun it would be to dance with the purple petals. + +So, she ran outside and started twirling and spinning in circles. She did a grand finale and was delighted to see the purple petals falling all around her. + +Suddenly, a man came walking by and stopped to watch the little girl. He said to her "That was a very special dance. It looks like you love dancing!" + +The little girl smiled and said "Yes. I love to dance in my little town." +Once upon a time, there was a small bear who lived in a cozy cave. One day, the bear decided that he wanted to go swimming in the nearby lake. The bear started looking for his towel and couldn't find it anywhere. He asked his friend, the rabbit, if he had seen the towel. + +"No," said the rabbit, "but I can help you get a new one." + +The bear thanked the rabbit. The bunny said they should go to the store and order a towel. When they arrived, the bear saw all the towels were so big. He asked the shopkeeper if he had any small towels. The shopkeeper smiled and said yes. He brought out a small towel and the bear was very happy. He ordered the small towel and thanked the shopkeeper. + +The little bear and the rabbit went back home. The bear was so excited to go swimming with his new small towel. He had a wonderful time and was very thankful to his friend, the rabbit. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who was very smart. He liked to jump around and look for fun things to do. + +One day, he found something very special. It was a print of a happy smiling face on the ground. He thought it was so cool. He decided to jump on it and show it off to his friends. + +When he showed his friends the print, they were so amazed! They all started to jump together on it. + +The bunny realised that if they continued like this, they would break the print and ruin it forever. + +He thought of a good idea: instead of jumping on the print, they could find some other things to jump on instead, like a hill in the meadow! + +So, the bunny and his friends stopped jumping on the print, and went to the meadow to play. + +The bunny taught his friends an important lesson that day. He showed them that being smart and using your head to think through things can help you decide better and make wiser decisions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and she had a very special alarm clock. Every morning, her alarm would make a loud number and the girl would open her eyes. One day, the number was much louder than usual - it was terrible! + +The little girl wanted to make the terrible number to go away. She got out of bed and tried to find it. She looked under the bed, inside the cupboard and everywhere in the room. Then she looked in the garden, behind the tree and under the swings. + +But the number was still there, ringing loudly in the morning air. Finally, the little girl opened the door and saw her alarm clock sitting on the floor in the hallway. She quickly picked it up and put it back in her bedroom. + +Now the little girl's alarm was safe and the terrible number was gone. From that day on, the alarm worked perfectly and the girl woke up every morning with a happy smile. +Once upon a time, there was a square. It was all alone, but it didn't mind. It was a happy square, until one day, something special happened. + +A gray bird flew into the sky and dropped something. It quickly attached itself to the square. Suddenly, the square changed. It was no longer alone! + +The grey bird had attached a new friend to the square. It was a fish, who swam around the square, wiggling and smiling. + +The fish and the square were happy together and they played all day in the sky. They danced and laughed and shared secrets. They became best friends. + +The end. +One day, a small boy was outside observing the world. He saw many different vehicles driving past. There were small cars, big trucks, bicycles and buses. He was very enthusiastic! + +The boy stopped to look at a large truck which was parked nearby. He noticed that a driver was getting out of it, carrying something. He decided to get closer to have a better look. + +The driver was smiling enthusiastically at the boy. He explained that he was delivering food to a family in need. The boy smiled and waved goodbye as the driver drove off to deliver the food. + +The boy continued to observe the vehicles around him, still feeling enthusiastic. He took careful note of all the different shapes and sizes of the vehicles as they drove past. He was so happy to see them all! +Once upon a time, there was an alert dog. He sniffed around in search of an interesting pattern. He was a very clever dog and he loved looking for patterns. + +One day, he saw a pattern that he had never seen before. He was very excited and wanted to show it to the other animals. But when he tried to point it out to them, they just laughed. + +The other animals didn't think it was a very special pattern, but the alert dog wouldn't give up. He thought he could make the pattern even better. + +So, he decided to use his nose to replace some of the old pattern with a new pattern. At first, the other animals were not so sure if this was a good idea. + +But soon enough, they saw the beauty of the new pattern and they all applauded the alert dog's creativity. He was very proud of what he had done and happy that the others had approved of his new pattern. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who went for a walk. She stumbled across some muscle in the park, so she tried to lift it up. It was too heavy and she got hurt. She started to cry and was so sad that she couldn't lift the muscle. + +Just then, her big brother came running up to her. He had a plan. He said, “Don’t worry, I can help. I will lift the muscle for you.†The little girl smiled and thanked her brother. + +But the brother didn't know the muscle was too heavy. He tried his best to lift it but it was just too much. He started to cry too, because it was hurting him. + +The little girl was so sorry and sad that she hadn't been able to help her brother. She thanked him one more time, and they both went home with a bad feeling in their hearts. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn cat. He lived in a small house with his owner. Every day, the cat refused to take a nap. Even though the owner asked him to rest, the cat only liked to stay awake. + +One day, the owner was getting frustrated. He said to the cat, "Why won't you rest? You need to relax." But the cat only replied with a meow. He still refused to take a nap. + +The owner tried to reason with the cat, but it was no use. The cat was so stubborn that nothing could make him rest. In the end, the owner gave up and decided to go out for a walk. + +When he came home, he found the cat lying on the floor. The cat wasn't moving. The owner had to sadly put his pet to sleep because the stubbornness of the cat had taken a toll on his health, and rest was the only thing that could help him. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Poochie and Roxy. They were both very loyal to each other and enjoyed playing together. + +One day, Poochie found a mitten on the ground. He thought it looked fun and jumped up to act on it. He tried to wear it like a glove, but slipped it on over his head like a hat. Roxy laughed and giggled at him. + +But suddenly, the mitten began to act strange. It began to move on its own and soon wrapped itself around Poochie's mouth, keeping him from speaking! Roxy couldn't stop laughing, thinking that it was all part of the game. + +But then, the mitten started to sparkle and shine with bright light. In a flash, Poochie disappeared! Roxy gasped, but it was too late. Poor Poochie was gone and never heard from again. Roxy was very loyal to her friend, but her laughter had cost her dearly. +Once upon a time, there was a kind fairy named Clara. Every day, Clara would fly around and deliver something special to good children. Today was no different, and Clara was ready to deliver something special. + +She spotted a little girl named Abby playing near the beach. She quickly flew down and delivered a shiny new bucket and shovel to Abby. Abby was so excited, she began digging in the sand with her new toys right away. + +When Clara flew away, Abby's friend Jordan saw what had happened. Jordan was so envious of Abby, he wished he had something special too. + +Just then, Clara returned with a beach ball for Jordan. He was so happy, that he quickly ran to the beach and began playing with his new ball. + +Abby and Jordan had so much fun with their special presents from Clara. They both thanked the kind fairy for the wonderful surprises, and then ran back to the beach to play together. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary cherry tree. Every day a little boy and girl, named John and Sue, came to visit it. They always talked to the tree and showed it lots of love. +One summer day, when the sun was shining and the birds were chirping, John and Sue asked the tree to reveal something special. Suddenly they spotted a sparkly pink and red box at the very top of the tree! + +John and Sue were so excited and happy that they quickly got a step ladder and climbed to the top to get the box. When they opened it, they found a big, juicy cherry. + +John and Sue quickly learned that if you show love and kindness to others, you’ll often be rewarded in a special way. + +They shared the cherry and felt so lucky to have such a special friend, the ordinary cherry tree. The moral of this story is that kindness will always be rewarded. +Bob was a very cheerful boy. Everyday he enjoyed playing outside and exploring his neighbourhood. One sunny morning he stepped outside and saw an old rusty vehicle by the edge of the street. It was filled with lots of junk such as broken toys and tattered clothes. Bob was so excited! He started clapping with joy. + +At the same time, a girl called Sally came walking down the street. She stopped next to the vehicle and said, “Wow! What is all this stuff?†+ +Bob smiled and said, “It’s junk! I was clapping because I am so happy to find it.†+ +Sally smiled and asked, “What are you going to do with all this junk?†+ +Bob laughed and replied, “I’m going to play and make something fun out of it!†+ +Sally then said, “What a great idea! Let’s do it together!†+ +Bob was so delighted and he started clapping again. Together they created a funny game out of all the junk. After playing, they both waved goodbye and went their separate ways with big smiles on their faces. Bob was even more cheerful than before! +Once upon a time there was a big, white dog. His owner named him Steve. Steve was very happy and always ready to play. + +One day, Steve started to complain. He was scratching and wheezing. His owners didn't know what to do. They took him to the veterinarian to see what was wrong. + +The veterinarian carefully checked Steve. She said he had a big problem with his fur. She gave Steve some medicine and the owners had to brush him often. + +Steve was still complaining, but soon he started to feel better. The veterinarian held Steve lovingly and gave him some treats. + +Steve was happy again and ready to play. He never complained anymore. +There once was a little puppy named Milly. Milly was very persistent, and she always wanted to explore the world. One day, Milly decided to go for a walk outside. As she walked along the path, she saw a big flower blooming in the grass. Milly couldn't help slowing down and admiring the beauty of the bloom. + +Suddenly, Milly heard a voice. It was coming from the flower. "Hi Milly, won't you take me home with you?" + +Milly was shocked! She stepped back, hit her paw on a rock and whined. "Oh, don't be afraid Milly," the flower said soothingly. "I'd love to come and live with you. I'll cheer up your days." + +Milly thought about the flower's request. This was a hard decision. But in the end, Milly was too persistent. She carefully dug up the flower and put it in a pot. Every day, she watered it and made sure it lived for a long time. + +Milly was so happy and smiled every day. She knew that her best friend had come to stay with her, and it would always be there to bloom. +One day, a little boy decided to take a walk. He was wearing his favorite shoes, which were very heavy. He walked and walked until he saw something shiny in the grass. He bent down and picked it up, and it was a small eraser. He thought it was really cool and wanted to show it to his mom and dad. + +He kept walking until he saw a park with a playground. He ran to the swings and showed his new eraser to his mom. She smiled and said: "That's a very nice eraser. Where did you find it?" The little boy told her the story and they laughed together. His dad said: "Let's keep walking and maybe you can find more cool things." + +The little boy continued to walk around with his mom and dad, but he never did find a cooler thing than his eraser. So he kept it in a special pocket in his bag so that he would never forget it. That way, he could tell his friends about his heavy and shiny eraser. +One day, the sheep was feeling bored. So he decided to go for a walk. But when he walked down the grassy path, he soon came across a problem. The path ended at a large rock and he could not go any further. He tried to use his woolly body to lift the rock, but it was too heavy. He thought he would never make it to the other side, when he heard a voice. + +"Let me help you, little sheep," the voice said. It belonged to an old man, who held a smilin in his hands. He showed the sheep he had a long rope made of wool and an even longer stick. + +The old man began to use the stick to lift the rock up little by little. When he had lifted it up enough, the sheep quickly ran beneath it, to the other side! + +The old man smiled and said, "You can thank the wool for helping you make it across!" The sheep thanked him gratefully, and ran off merrily to explore the other side. From then on, the sheep never got bored. He did not need to worry about strong rocks blocking the way, now that he knew the power of wool. +Once there was a troubled parent who kept having the same dream. In the dream, they heard a deep voice that said, "Warn." The parent became more and more concerned, so they decided to figure out what this dream meant. + +The parent decided to take a walk in the forest, to clear their mind. As they were walking, they heard the voice again. It said, "Warn!" + +The parent became scared and looked around to try and find out who was speaking. There, in the trees, was a giant eagle. + +The giant eagle said, "You must warn your child of the dangers of the forest." + +The parent thanked the eagle and ran home. + +When they got home, they warned their child to never go into the forest. The child nodded and promised not to disobey their parent. + +The parent was relieved that they had heeded the warning and given their child the advice they needed. +Once upon a time, there was a man who often went for walks in the woods. One day, he went even deeper in the forest, and soon came to an old tree. There was a raven perched on the tree. + +The man was not scared. He looked at the bird and said, "Hello, raven". The raven replied, "Hello, man". + +The man suddenly felt tired, so he lay down to rest under the tree. The raven then said to him, "Man, you must be careful. I must warn you!" + +The man asked why he should be careful. The raven said, "There is a big bad bear nearby! Be careful and go home soon". The man thanked the raven for the warning and made his way home. + +The man was very thankful to the raven for warning him. He made sure he didn't stay out too late in the woods again. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very curious. He wanted to find out what would happen if he did something crazy. So he picked up a bubble and blew it in reverse! The bubble started to float and float, until it was out of sight. The boy was so amazed! He wanted to do it again, so he picked up more bubbles and tried to blow them in reverse. It was so much fun that he did it all day. He made the bubbles float in different directions and it was crazy! In the end, he had so much fun with the bubbles that he was very happy. +One day, Tom went to the river. He was very excited! He took a stick and poked it in the slow water. The water moved around it. He tried again and watched the water move even more. Tom was intrigued and loved moving the water. + +He looked around the river. He saw some leaves floating, and they looked like they were having so much fun. Tom wanted to join in! He took off his shoes and got into the water. But, it was too shallow for him, so he sat down and watched the leaves. + +All of a sudden, the current became stronger and Tom was carried away. He was so excited that he laughed, as he floated down the river. He went around all the bends and curves of the river, and it felt like he was on an adventure! + +The river eventually became very slow again and Tom got out of the water, with a huge smile on his face. He was so excited that he had gone on a journey down the river. It was an unforgettable day! +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Melinda. She was very enthusiastic and loved exploring. One day, she decided to use her map to go on an adventure. She went through the woods, but suffered after getting lost. She didn't know which way to go, but then she spotted a glowing star. She followed it and eventually made it to a beautiful meadow. She was so excited and couldn't believe she was there. She had a wonderful time and enjoyed every moment. She thanked the star for showing her the way before heading home. From then on, she was always more careful with her map, and her enthusiasm stayed with her wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mina. She was three years old and she was always curious. One day, she saw a big freezer in her home. She asked her mom what it was and her mom said, "That freezer is very useful, Mina. It stores food and keeps it cold." + +Mina was fascinated and wanted to try it out. But her mom said, "No, Mina. You might hurt yourself." + +Still, Mina wanted to try it, so when her mom was busy with housework, Mina decided to sneak into the freezer. She opened it and stepped inside. As she was closing the door, her mom walked in and said, "Mina! No! You must never do that again!" + +Mina was very sorry and signed, "I won't do it again, mommy, I promise." + +Unfortunately, Mina didn't keep her promise. One day, when her mom was again busy with housework, Mina remembered the freezer and decided to try it out again. This time, her mom wasn't there to stop her. She climbed in and when she closed the door, she heard the sound of something locking her in. + +Mina screamed and desperately tried to get out, but to no avail. Her mom came to help, but it was too late. Mina couldn't get out of the freezer and she +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old and her name was Amy. She loved her bananas; they were one of her favourite things to eat. Today she was extra excited, because she had a special plan. + +Amy went out with her mom and dad. They had a dark green car and they rushed to the market. Finally they arrived and Amy jumped out! She raced down the aisles, looking for her beloved bananas. She was so happy when she found them. + +She picked out the biggest, shiniest banana she could find. She paid for the banana with special coins from her piggy bank. Then she found her mother and father and they rushed back home. Amy was so excited to eat her special banana. + +When they finally got home, Amy raced to the kitchen. She carefully peeled the banana and she ate the sweet yellow fruit. It was the best banana she had ever eaten! Before she knew it, the banana was gone. She was so happy and she couldn't wait to get another one. +Once there was a little boy called Jim. Jim was a happy 3 year old who loved to play. One day, Jim's mom gave him a sausage for his lunch. But Jim refused to eat it. His mom told him it was delicious and he should eat it. But Jim still refused to eat the sausage. + +Jim's mom got angry and shouted very loudly at Jim. Jim was very scared, but he still refused to eat the sausage. He started to cry. + +Then, his mom realized she was being too loud and she stopped shouting. She gave Jim a big hug and said he should eat the sausage. She explained to Jim that it was important to always listen to his mom. + +Jim was still scared, but he decided he should listen to his mom and finally ate the sausage. He realized it was really yummy, just like his mom said! + +Jim learnt an important lesson that day. Even when he refused to do something, he should be careful not to disobey his mom too much. +The sun was shining in the sky. It was a big day for Jack. He had to work. Jack's work was at the subway. He had never been on the subway before and he was a little nervous. + +He went down into the subway station and got on the train. He looked around and saw a lot of people. Everyone looked busy. Jack was a bit scared but he had to work. + +Jack got out of the train at the right stop and started his work. He was so busy all day that he didn't realize how early it was getting dark outside. He finished his work just in time and got on the train to go back home. + +When he got home he was so tired and felt bitter. He barely had time to eat dinner before he had to go to bed. But he was proud of himself for working a full day. He was happy he had done it. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray tree. Its branches were wide, reaching up to the sky. The tree was in a distant land and it had nobody to support it. + +One day, a small boy came to the tree. He was only three years old. He noticed the tree and stopped by it. He saw that the tree was all alone. He stroked its trunk and smiled. + +The boy’s dad came to him and asked why he was smiling. The boy said, "I was just thinking that this tree needs somebody to support it and give it love." His dad was so proud of him and gave him a hug. + +The boy and his dad returned to the tree again the following weekend. They were full of love and happiness. The little boy asked his dad to help him build a bench for the tree. They worked together to build the bench, so that everyone who saw the tree would know that it was supported and loved. + +The moral of the story is that everyone needs support and love! +Mary was always excited to go to the post office with her mom. She loved sending letters and packages to her friends and family. On this day, her mom was there to buy a stamp for sending a package. + +When she entered the post office, Mary noticed a big machine with lots of bits and pieces. It was shiny and colourful. It looked scary, but also interesting. + +Mary asked her mom, “What is that?†+ +“That’s the stamp machine,†her mom replied. “You can use it to get special stamps for your letters and packages.†+ +Mary watched in awe as her mom used the machine to get her stamp. She thought it was so cool. + +“It’s so important to value stamps,†her mom said. “Without them, it would be hard to send mail.†+ +Mary nodded in understanding. She knew now how important it was to value stamps. It was definitely not as scary as it first looked. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny named Bobo. He loved to take warm baths. One day, he was sitting in the bathtub, when he noticed steam rising from the water. He watched as the steam floated up to the sky and smiled with glee. + +Bobo: "Wow! Look at the steam! It's so cool!" + +Bobo's mom came into the bathroom, and saw her son's excitement. + +Mom: "Why don't you relax and enjoy the steam, Bobo?" + +Bobo slid even deeper into the warm water. He felt so relaxed that he dubbed himself 'The King of Relaxation.' He liked to imagine that the steam was his palace--a place of peace and serenity. + +Mom: "That's right Bobo! Feel the steam, and be nice and weak." + +Bobo indeed felt amazingly weak and cozy. He loved the smell of the steam, and how it made him feel so calm and content. Every time he noticed the steam, he felt relaxed and happy. + +The End. +Paula was playing outside in the park. She went over to the pond and saw something brown in the grass. It was a hockey! She smiled and picked it up. She wanted to catch it, so she started running around the pond. She chased after it and tried to catch it. + +But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get the puck. It kept bouncing away from her. Finally she stopped running and wiped away a tear. + +Suddenly, Paula remembered something: She remembered she had brought her hockey glove with her! She ran to grab it, and with her glove, caught the puck in one try! She was so happy. + +Paula had caught the hockey and couldn't stop smiling. She was so proud of herself. Now she plays with it every day! +Once there was an otter who wanted to help people. He went about looking for ways to do good. One day he saw a little girl on the beach. She was alone and it was getting dark. The otter wanted to help but he was too small. But then he saw something - it was a warm star shining in the sky. The otter jumped up and grabbed the star in his paws. He brought it to the little girl. + +The little girl was very happy. She thanked the otter and went home. But something bad happened - the star began to burn the otter! The otter was very scared and ran away. He couldn't help the little girl anymore. + +The otter ran into the ocean and never returned. He was very sad because he wanted to help, but the star was too warm. And there was nothing he could do. +John was a young boy and he loved music. He always wanted to learn how to play the guitar. One day, he was walking down the street when he saw a big and helpful man carrying a guitar. He went up to the man and asked if he could have the guitar. + +The man said, "I'm sorry, but it's not mine. I'm just helping a friend and he needs it." + +John thought and he said, "Maybe I can help you? I can do some chores for your friend and then he can let me keep the guitar." + +The man thought this was a great idea. So he and John began to find things that John could do to help out. He could sweep the path and clean the windows. He could even wipe the tables for the man's friend. + +John worked hard and the man was thankful for his help. After he finished, the man gave the guitar to John as a reward. John was so happy. He thanked the man and ran off, playing the guitar as he went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sam. Sam loved playing and exploring in the big park near her home. One day when she was out playing, she saw a magic box in the grass! She was very excited! She lifted up the box and opened the lid, and inside she found some very special things! There were healthy fruits and vegetables, and there were some fun toys, too. Sam couldn't believe her luck! She put the healthy snacks in her backpack, and she took the toys out to the park and played. All the children at the park were so impressed with her toys. She said, "This is magic!" and everyone agreed. With the magic, Sam and all of her friends explored and played together every day. It was so much fun! And they all stayed really healthy and happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse. He was always looking for something useful to do. One day, he spotted a big can of spray on the ground. He thought it might be useful, so he picked it up. + +The mouse began to spray the can. "This feels good," he said. Suddenly, the can began to spark and make a loud noise. + +The little mouse was scared. He dropped the can and ran away, but it was too late. The can exploded, and the mouse was injured. + +The mouse was very sad. He tried to stand up, but he couldn't. He had used the spray in a bad way, and now he was hurt. The mouse could only lie there, wishing for something useful to do. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Lucy. They wanted to travel to see the world, but Jack had a special plan. He wanted them to fly in the sky so they would be high up. + +Jack and Lucy both said, "Yay!" They were so excited to travel in the sky. + +Jack and Lucy looked up in the sky and saw a big, beautiful bird. They flew up high behind the bird, following it until it flew away. They kept going higher and higher until they were so high up in the sky! + +The two friends looked around and took in the beautiful views in every direction. They could see the clouds, the sun, and the stars. They were so happy and said, "Wow!" They were so glad they traveled so high up in the sky. + +The two friends flew back down to the ground and said goodbye to the bird. They were so happy they traveled so high in the sky and they couldn't wait to go again! +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and loved to explore. One day, he found a shiny coin on the floor. He was very excited and wanted to show it off to his mommy and daddy. + +So he started running home. On the way, he saw a cookie shop and wanted to buy a cookie. He asked his mom for a coin for the cookie. His mom gave him the coin he had found. + +Jack was so happy. He went to the shop, got the cookie, and ate it quickly. But when he got home, he had a guilty feeling. He knew he should not have taken the coin without asking. + +His mom and dad saw his guilty face and asked what was wrong. Jack told them the story and felt better knowing they weren't mad. His mom told him it was okay, as long as he remembered to ask next time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was always in a hurry. She liked to run and do things quickly. One day, she was trying to hurry but something was blocking her way. It was a big hill that she had to climb. She tried and tried, but she couldn't do it. + +Just when the little girl was feeling sad, a kindly fairy appeared. She said, "I can help you, just tell me what you need." The little girl said, "Please help me get up the hill". The fairy smiled and said, "Close your eyes and think of your happiest wish". + +The little girl thought of her happiest wish and suddenly felt a surge of energy. The hill was easier to climb than before. When she reached the top, the fairy was gone but the girl felt warm and happy, knowing that with a bit of help, anything was possible. +One day, Timmy and his mom were playing in the park when they spotted something in the sky. "What is that, Mommy?" Timmy asked. + +"That's a kite, dear," Mommy explained. "It's flying in a loop." + +Timmy looked and saw that the kite was gently circling the sky. "Can I do it too?" he asked. + +"Sure!" Mommy said. She took his hand and helped him fly a kite of his own. + +The wind was mild, so the kite stayed high in the sky. Timmy was amazed. He laughed and watched the kite fly in loops around the clouds. + +Mommy smiled and explained, "That's how to fly a kite, Timmy. You just need the wind and your own imagination." + +Timmy smiled back. He had learned a new thing today, and he couldn't wait to show it off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Maggie. Maggie was very brave and she loved to explore. + +One day, Maggie decided to explore the west side of her town. She came to an old castle and wanted to see inside. She opened the big door and walked in. Suddenly, a scary dragon appeared. The dragon blocked the door and said, "You must surrender to me or I will eat you". + +Maggie was scared but she knew she must be brave. She offered the dragon a tasty cookie instead. The dragon was delighted and accepted it. + +Maggie thought she was safe. But the dragon wanted more than cookies. He wanted her to surrender. Maggie refused and ran away. The dragon chased her and caught her. He did not want to let her go and he ate her alive. + +Maggie did not make it. She had to surrender to the dragon in the end. +One day, a man was selling lilies at the market. He was very patient, because he wanted to make sure each customer had enough time to pick out the right lily. + +A little girl saw the lilies and knew she had to have one for her mom. She carefully looked at each one, trying to find the perfect one. But she was so excited, she didn't know what to pick! + +The man smiled and asked her to take her time. He waited patiently until she chose one she liked. + +Finally, she selected the prettiest lily and gave him two quarters to buy it. He thanked her and gave her the lily with a smile. + +The little girl was so happy! She hugged her lily and ran to her mom's house to show her the beautiful gift. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden. The garden was very beautiful - it had delicate flowers, tall trees and a winding path. Every day, a friend would come to spoil the landscape. + +The friend was a bird. The bird was small and brown, with lovely feathers. The bird liked to take pieces of bread to the garden and drop them on the grass. It was fun! + +But the bird's friend had to be careful. The landscape was very delicate, so it needed to be spoiled gently. When the bird threw the bread, it had to make sure that it didn't fall too hard. + +The bird's friend made sure to spoil the landscape in the right way. In the end, the garden was even more beautiful than before. And the bird was happy! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy man who had a lot of money. He always found ways to help people, and he had many friends. + +One day, the man thought of a special idea. He decided to take some strings and tie them together, forming a big word. The word was LOVE. + +He was very excited with his special idea, so he went to his friends and asked them to help him tie the LOVE word together. Everyone was happy to help, so they took their hands and got to work. + +They tied all the letters together, and the word LOVE was now complete. The man gave each of his friends a piece of the string and asked them to hang it in their homes. + +The string was a reminder to everyone that love was the most important word in the world. Everyone was very happy with the special gift, which allowed them all to become even better friends. + +The wealthy man's generous gift of friendship was valuable beyond words. +Mia was glad. She was glad because today she was going to measure the sunset. She got out her measuring tape and ran outside. + +Mia was amazed by the beautiful sunset. The sky was filled with orange and yellow colors. Mia got to work and began measuring the sky. She measured up and down and all around. + +When she was done, Mia smiled. She had measured the sunset and it was the most beautiful thing ever! Mia proudly went inside and told her mom what she had done. + +Mia was so glad that she had measured the sunset. She knew that she would always remember this lovely moment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Millie. Millie was very special because she would always dream of wonderful things. One night, Millie dreamed of a fancy apron. It was pink and had sparkly stars all over it. + +Millie woke up and couldn't stop thinking about her dream. She asked her mom to help her find her fancy apron. Her mom smiled and said yes. + +They went to the store together and looked at all the fancy aprons. Millie's eyes sparkled with joy when she saw a pink apron with stars on it, just like she had dreamed! She ran to her mom and asked to buy the apron. + +Millie was very excited to wear her new apron. She wore it everywhere, even when she wasn't doing anything special. Her mom and dad were so proud that she made her dream come true all on her own. + +Millie ran around in her fancy apron, smiling and hugging her mom and dad. She was living her dream! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were John and Terry. Everyday they would play a game of chess together. + +John was very good at the game but Terry was not. He was very helpless. Every day he tried very hard, but he always lost. + +One day Terry had an idea. He finally beat John at chess! Terry was so happy that he jumped and shouted. John felt a bit sad but he was still very happy for his friend. + +The two friends played chess every day and lessons about their friendship were learned. The game never seemed to end, it just kept going and going. + +The two friends will always cherish the memories of their time together, playing chess. +Once there was a little girl who loved to wear her uniform every day. She was so proud of her uniform and each day she would skip to school and show it off to her friends. + +One day she forgot to bring her uniform to school and she was so sad. She was worried that she was going to get in trouble, so she decided to return home and get it. + +When she got home, she was very angry. Her uniform was not in her closets, so she knew she had to return to school without it. + +At school, she was very embarrassed because she was the only one without a uniform. But luckily, her teacher was very kind and told her everything was going to be alright. + +The next day, the little girl returned to school with her uniform and she was so happy! She was proud to show it off to all her friends and her teacher was proud of her too. From that day onwards, the little girl never forgot to bring her uniform to school. +Once there was a pumpkin. The pumpkin was very big and round. It was also very clear. + +One day, the pumpkin was rolling down the hill. It was rolling very fast! The pumpkin was going so fast that it was about to fall off a cliff. + +But then something amazing happened! A bunny saw the pumpkin and jumped in front of it. The bunny used its ears to stop the pumpkin from moving. The pumpkin stopped just in time! + +The bunny was so brave and the pumpkin was so thankful. They both smiled at each other and went their separate ways. +Once upon a time there was an impatient mommy who had a 3 year old daughter. The daughter wanted a tooth from the tooth fairy. The daughter asked everyday, requesting the tooth. The mommy told the daughter that she had to be patient and that the tooth fairy only came when it was time. But the daughter was still impatient. + +One day, the daughter was so happy because the tooth fairy came with a tooth for her! But the mommy knew that the daughter needed to learn to be patient and wait for things. "You can now get your tooth but you must learn to be patient," the mommy said. + +The daughter promised to always be patient and thanked the tooth fairy. From then on, she played patiently while waiting to get what she wanted. + +The moral of the story is that patience is important and if we practice it then we can get what we want in due time. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin. He wasn't like other penguins; he was very fearful. He wouldn't waddle near the edge of the icy cliffs or slide on his belly like other penguins. + +One day, he was very thirsty and needed a drink. He waddled over to the icy lake and stooped down to take a big drink. Just then, a big polar bear came up and scared him! The fearful penguin ran away quickly. + +The next day, the brave penguin returned to the lake with his friends. He was still a little scared, but this time, his friends helped him. Together, they all bent down to take a big drink from the lake. Polar bear or no polar bear, the fearless penguin drank his fill! +Once upon a time there was a bear. The bear was walking on the beach and looking for something. Suddenly he found something pale. He thought the object in the sand was very interesting, so he took it to the lab. + +When the bear arrived at the lab, he put the object on the table. All the scientists didn't recognize it. The bear was a bit disappointed. + +The bear said to the scientist, "What is that pale object?" + +The scientist looked at the object for a few moments before replying, "It's a fossil! It's very old and could help us learn about the past." + +The bear was very happy. He finally recognized the pale object! From then on, the bear was always excited to go back to the lab and find more interesting things! +Once upon a time there was a tall tree. It was the biggest tree in the forest and it was very special. Every day, the little animals in the forest would play all around the tree, climbing it and exploring its branches, which were so high they touched the clouds! + +One day, a beaver was looking for something special to use to build its dam. It saw the tall tree and it knew that the tree had something special, because it was the tallest tree in the forest. + +The beaver crawled up the tree and saw a strong green cord running through it. To the beaver, this cord was so valuable that it decided to use it to build its dam. So, the beaver carefully cut off the green cord and carried it away with it. + +The cord was very special and it was the only one ever found by the little animals in the forest. The beaver used it to make its dam and the other little animals in the forest valued the work the beaver had done. Every day they would admire the dam and the green cord that ran through it, remembering that it came from the tall tree! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy who wanted to go for a walk. She asked her mum, “Can I go for a walk?†+ +Mum said, “Wait here, I’ll come with you.†+ +Mum put on her shoes and they headed out the door. As they walked down the street, it seemed empty and quiet. Lucy stopped to look around. + +Suddenly, a big truck came speeding around the corner. It was driving so fast it was about to hit an old man crossing the street! + +“Oh no!†cried Lucy. But her mum was already running to save him.She stuck out her foot and stopped the truck and the old man was safe. + +Lucy was so proud of her mum. She had saved the old man! + +“Well done!†said the old man. “You saved me!†+ +Mum smiled and said, “That’s what mums do.†+ +From that day on, the street was never empty again. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful little girl. She went to a special garden. She saw a big red fruit. She wanted to pick it, so she reached up. But a voice said, "No, don't pick that! It is poison!" + +The little girl was very scared. But then, a butterfly flew past quietly. Its wings were shimmering in the sun. It looked so graceful that the girl's fear disappeared. She watched it until it flew out of sight. + +A moment later, a magical bird flew down to the little girl. It had a rainbow-colored beak. In its beak, it was holding something. It was a big red fruit. The bird dropped it in front of the girl. + +The little girl was happy. She carefully picked up the fruit. She ate it, and it tasted sweet. She had a delicious treat and learned an important lesson. From then on, she knew to always be careful when picking things in the garden. +One day, Timmy was very frustrated. He had been waiting all day for his mom and dad to come home from work. Timmy knew they were coming home sometime soon, but he just couldn't wait any longer and wanted to have dinner already. + +He started dreaming about what he wanted for dinner. He thought about his favorite - pasta! Timmy smiled remembering that the last time he had pasta it was with his mom and dad, and it was filled with lots of yummy cheese! He wanted some pasta now, but he didn't know what to do. + +Timmy called out to his mom, “Mom! Can I have some pasta for dinner?†+ +His mom replied, “I’m sorry honey, we don’t have any pasta right now. I’ll make some when your dad and I come home, okay?†+ +Timmy sighed and said, “Okay mom.†He was still frustrated but knew they would be home soon and his mom would make him the best pasta ever! +Once upon a time, there was a tidy kangaroo named Ralph. Ralph wanted to go on an adventure so one day he set off marching across the plains. Along the way he met a turtle, who was carrying a heavy load of sticks. Ralph was very kind and offered to help. He marched quickly and the sticks were soon cleared. + +The turtle thanked Ralph for his help and said that it was important to always help each other. Ralph nodded in agreement and thanked the turtle. After some time, the two had reached their destination and said their goodbyes. + +Ralph had learned a valuable lesson - that it is important to always be kind and helpful to others. He then returned home feeling very proud of himself and happy with what he had learned. He was proud of himself for being so tidy, too. From then on, Ralph marched through the countryside, always helping those in need. +Tommy was in a hurry. His driver was taking forever to get him to his appointment. The driver was going slow and Tommy was getting frustrated. He started tapping his foot and said, “Can you please hurry?†+ +But the driver just shook his head and continued to crawl along the road. Tommy was getting very angry. He started shouting, “I said hurry!†But the driver still didn’t speed up. + +Finally, Tommy decided he had to do something. He unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the door and got out of the car. He started running down the street as fast he could, and soon he was out of sight. The driver was very frustrated, but Tommy had finally made it to his appointment on time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy, who was only three years old. He loved to explore the world. One day, the boy found a strange green box in the backyard. He was excited to see it and wanted to know what it was. He went to his mother and asked her, "Mommy, what is this green box?" + +His mother smiled and said, "That is an alarm. It measures the time." The boy was fascinated. He wanted to know more about it. His mother said, "Every day when it makes a sound, it means it's time to go to bed. That's why it's called an alarm". + +The boy thought it was very interesting and began to play with it. He pressed the buttons and ran around the house. He was so happy to learn new things. The boy smiled and said, "Thank you mommy for teaching me how to measure the time with the green alarm!" And the boy lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She had very long blonde hair and liked to play outside. + +One day Emily saw something sparkly in a bush. She peeked inside and discovered a beautiful blue violin. It looked so special that Emily decided to keep it for herself. + +When Emily's mom came out later she was surprised to see Emily holding the blue violin. She asked Emily where she had found it. Emily said she had found it in the bush. + +Emily's mom smiled and said they should take it home and see if they could make music with it. + +When they arrived home Emily's dad took out his tools and fixed the blue violin. When Emily saw it in one piece she couldn't wait to start playing. + +So, they put the violin onto Emily's shoulder, just like they had seen in the movies, and Emily started playing it. She was so happy, making beautiful music with the blue violin. + +From then on Emily and her blue violin got to play together everywhere they went. +Once upon a time there was a bear who was wearing a yellow hat. He loved the hat very much and he never wanted to take it off. One day, he was walking through the woods when he saw a rabbit. The rabbit had a beautiful pink dress and the bear wanted to touch it. But every time he tried to touch it, the rabbit hopped away. The bear was very sad because he couldn't touch the dress and he didn't know how he could. + +One day, the bear had an idea. He took off his yellow hat and gently placed it on the rabbit. The rabbit was so surprised that it stopped and allowed the bear to touch the dress. The bear was so happy and he hugged the rabbit. From that day on, the bear and the rabbit were the best of friends and the rabbit never wanted to take off the yellow hat. +Once there was a girl called Katie. She wanted to pay for a house. But it was difficult to pay for a house because she was only three years old. + +She asked her dad for some help and he said he would try to help. So they visited lots of different houses and looked inside. But they still couldn't find a house they both liked. + +Katie's dad said he would find a way to pay for a house. And he did - he got a loan from the bank and then he was able to pay for the house. + +Katie and her dad were so excited when they got the house. They moved in and Katie loved her new home. Even though it was difficult to pay for the house, in the end it was worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a charming home. Every day he would lean against the wall and look out the window, dreaming of the adventures he would have. + +One day, he decided to venture out of the house to explore the world around him. He went to the market, and was drawn to a juicy steak. He knew that he didn't have enough money to buy it. + +He thought to himself, "I don't have enough money to buy the steak, but if I lean against the wall and watch others buy theirs then I can have the same pleasure without spending money". + +So, he leaned against the wall and watched the others buy their steak. He was filled with joy from the wonderful aroma and spectacle of the steak. In the end, he was satisfied and didn't need to buy the steak in order to enjoy himself. + +The moral of the story is that hard work and clever ideas can bring you greater joy than simply getting things for free or spending money. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was walking in the west. Suddenly, she saw a man who looked embarrassed. She walked over to him and asked him why he looked embarrassed. + +The man blushed and told the girl that he had kissed a bush. The girl giggled and said, "That's funny!" Then she asked if he wanted to kiss her instead. + +The man nodded and she leaned in. He kissed her cheek and she was happy. Then she held up her hands and said, "Let's kiss west." + +The man smiled and kissed the girl's hand west. They both laughed and were no longer embarrassed. + +The end. +Little Jack was very alert. He was walking in the park with his mom. Suddenly he saw something blue on the ground. It was a stuffed animal! It was very soft and furry. Jack went over to pick it up and hug it. He hugged it so tight that it made him laugh. Jack's mom smiled at him and hugged him back. She was so happy that he had found something new to love. + +Jack and his mom spent some more time playing in the park. Jack played with his stuffed animal and his mom watched him with a big smile on her face. He was so happy! + +Finally it was time to go home. Jack gave his stuffed animal one last tight hug before he put it back on the ground. Then Mom and Jack started to walk away, but Jack kept looking back at his stuffed animal until they had gone too far away. +Once upon a time there was a big, amazing lion. The lion liked to stand near a stack of logs in the woods. He would roar really loud and it made all the animals in the forest laugh. + +One day, the lion saw a bird fly down and land on the logs. The bird looked at the lion and said "Let's have some fun!" The lion said "Roar!" The bird said "Yes!" + +The lion and the bird played a game. The lion would roar and the bird would fly around the stack. They had so much fun that they played until it was dark outside. + +The lion and the bird said goodbye when the bird flew away. The lion went back to his stack of logs and smiled. What an amazing day it had been! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane wanted to go for a walk and explore the world. She asked her mom, "Can I go for a walk?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be sure to listen to me!" + +So Jane started her walk. She wanted it to be a high walk and explore the sky! She looked up in the sky and saw lots of birds singing and flying. She listened carefully to their sweet singing. + +Suddenly, Jane heard a loud sound from the sky. It was very high! She stepped back and looked up. It was a colorful hot-air balloon! Jane could not believe her eyes. She said to herself, "Look at that high balloon, I wish I could fly with it!" + +Jane was so excited. She kept listening to the sky and watched the hot-air balloon until it was gone. Jane finished her walk with a big smile and returned home. +Once upon a time there was a man who had a truck. He loved his truck and he loved to take it for drives. One morning the man decided to take his truck for a drive. He had lots of pieces that he wanted to load into the back of the truck. Every piece was different. He put the pieces in slowly and carefully. When it was loaded, he closed the door and off he went. + +The man drove around in his truck and enjoyed the view. After a while he thought it was time to go back home. He drove back and unloaded the pieces, one by one. When he was finished he smiled in satisfaction, having enjoyed his drive and having loaded his truck with all sorts of different pieces. The end! +Once upon a time there was a fancy crystal. It was so beautiful and sparkly that a girl wanted to pinch it. The girl snuck up to the crystal and reached out her hand to pinch it. Suddenly, a big man yelled. He was so mad. He grabbed the girl and scolded her for trying to pinch the crystal. The girl was so scared that she started to cry. The man said that he would never let anyone pinch the crystal again. The bad ending was that the girl could never touch the fancy crystal again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very obedient. One day, the lady said she could go outside to play. The girl wanted to go to the creek. + +So the little girl went to the creek. She saw so many animals and birds. She was so happy. She was playing games, singing songs, and splashing in the water. + +Then it was time for the little girl to go back home. She was very obedient. She said goodbye to the creek and started walking back home. + +When she reached home, the lady said she was a good girl. She was so proud that she was an obedient girl. + +The end. +There was an old man who lived in a mysterious house by the sea. One day, a baby seagull flew to his doorstep. The old man said, "What brings you here, little one?" + +The seagull replied, "I am looking for the silver promise." The old man smiled and said, "It is hidden in my house. Follow me." + +The old man took the seagull into his house and showed him a tiny silver box. He said, "This is the silver promise. You must keep it safe." The seagull thanked him, took the box and flew back to the sea. + +The seagull kept the box safe and never told anyone what was inside it. It was a mysterious gift, just for him. +Once there was a boy named Jim. He was only three years old but he was very eager to explore the world. His mom brought him to the beach. He saw a lot of people with their kayaks and he wanted to be like them, so he asked his mom if he could join them. + +Jim's mom said, "Of course you can join them, let's go!" + +Jim was so excited and he quickly ran to the sand. He saw the others starting to race their kayaks and he could hardly wait to get started. He eagerly climbed into his kayak and he grabbed a paddle. His mom wished him luck and then he began to paddle. + +Jim paddled and paddled some more. He was enjoying himself and it felt like he was flying. Soon he got better and better, and before he knew it he was racing against others. He was so happy and he felt so proud of himself for winning the race. + +When he finished, he waved to everyone and called out to them, "I won!" Everyone clapped and cheered for him. Jim was so happy that he wanted to do it again. + +The next day, Jim's mom took him back to the beach. He raced his kayak again and again, and each time he did a little better. Every race filled him with joy and made him a little bit better. Soon enough, Jim was feeling like a real champion. +Once upon a time, there was a large cat. He was playing in the garden, when he heard a funny sound. He looked around but he couldn't see where it was coming from. + +He decided to follow the sound and soon he came to a clearing. There he saw a rabbit, hopping around. The cat looked at the rabbit and shrugged. + +The rabbit noticed the cat and said: "Hello, what are you looking for?". + +The cat said: "I'm looking for the sound that I heard". + +The rabbit smiled and said: "I think that was me! I was just playing and making large sounds. Are you looking for something else?". + +The cat thought for a moment and then he shrugged and said: "No, I don't think so". + +And so the cat and the rabbit said goodbye and went their separate ways. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He was three years old. Sam was so happy to visit his grandparents. He put on his shoes and ran out the door. + +The drive to his grandparent's house was long, so Sam started to complain. He said he was bored and asked, "Are we there yet?" + +Finally, they arrived. Sam's grandpa welcomed him with open arms. Sam was so excited to visit his grandparents. He ran around the house and explored all the fun things there were to do. + +His grandma invited him to play a board game. Sam happily agreed and they had a great time. + +After a long visit, it was time to go home. Sam said goodbye to his grandparents and smiled. He said, "I love visiting my grandparents." +Mia felt confused as she looked around the park. She wanted to carry her special toy but didn't know where it could be. + +Suddenly she saw Ellie, her best friend, with something in her hand. Mia ran to her, but Ellie didn't want to share. + +Mia was more confused. She asked Ellie to show her what was in her hand. Ellie shook her head and ran away. + +Mia was sad. She knew that something special of hers had been taken away. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Then she remembered that Ellie had been carrying it. She ran to Ellie's house and asked where it was. + +When Ellie finally understood what had happened, she gave Mia back her special toy. Mia was very happy! She thanked Ellie and they played together in the park. +Once upon a time there was a berry bush. It was surrounded by a fence so the berry bush wouldn't get away. Each day the berry bush grew brighter and brighter. + +One day, a careless girl saw the berry bush and wanted to reach it. She tried to reach it but she was too short. She tried and she tried, but she couldn't get any closer to the berry bush. + +The girl was getting more frustrated when she saw a ladder. She dragged it to the fence and quickly climbed up. She reached out and plucked a berry off the bush. She was so happy that she had finally reached it! + +She held the beautiful berry in her hands and took a bite. It was so sweet and delicious! The girl enjoyed the berry so much that she ran back to the ladder to get more. She was careful not to be too careless this time and soon had a basket of berries for her family. + +The family was so happy when the girl showed them her basket of berries. They thanked her for being so brave and reaching the berry bush. + +The girl was glad she had been brave and taught her family an important lesson – never be too careless and always try your best! +Mummy was walking outside with her little daughter, Millie. Millie watched as the clouds moved quickly across the sky. Suddenly, Millie noticed a red poppy growing in the grass. It was very charming! + +Millie was so excited. She kneeled down and smiled. She liked watching the poppy. + +Mummy noticed that Millie was happy and pleased. She smiled too. She bent down and stroked the poppy gently with her finger. Then she picked it up and gave it to Millie. + +Millie was very honoured to have her own special poppy. She said "thank you" and hugged it. Mummy said it was theirs and they needed to look after it. + +Millie and Mummy walked away, smiling and watching the wind move the clouds. But Millie held her poppy extra tightly, knowing it was a very special, charming flower. +Once upon a time there was a small white puppy in a family. The puppy looked very cute, but it was very tiny. + +The puppy's name was Molly, and one day she wanted to explore the garden. Her family was worried, because it looked dangerous. They told Molly that she could go, as long as she was safe. + +Molly soon found herself running and playing around the garden. She was having so much fun. But then, she saw something. It was a hole in the ground, and it looked very dark inside. + +Molly's family saw her looking at the hole, and they got even more worried. They told Molly to stay away from the hole and stay safe. + +But Molly, in her curiosity, ignored their warnings. She kept getting closer and closer to the hole. Finally, she was only a few steps away. + +That's when Molly's family knew what she was going to do - she was going to jump in. They rushed to stop her, but it was too late. Molly had already jumped in. + +Molly's family were really worried. Would she be okay? They had to wait and see. And that's where the story ended. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to paint. She loved painting bright colors, and she took great joy in splashing the paints on her paper. She was so proud when her mom and dad looked at her work. + +But one day, the little girl found something even more special. She found a wall with an incredible painting on it. It was a painting of a bright and brilliant sunrise, and it made the little girl gasp with joy. + +The little girl wanted to paint her own sunrise, just like the one on the wall. She got her paints and her paper and she carefully copied it. When she finished, she proudly showed it to her mom and dad. + +But when she looked back at the wall, she noticed something strange. What had been an incredible painting was now strangely silent. The little girl was very confused, but then she realized why: the wall was meant for only one sun rise painting - hers. + +The little girl learned that everyone has something special to offer, and that it's beautiful to take the time to discover what this is. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was very cheerful and she always loved to do fun activities. One day, Mary wanted to do something different. She wanted to guess what day of the week it was. + +So, she grabbed a calendar and looked at it. However, as she looked, she realised it was not as easy as she thought. She could not read the calendar and did not know what day it was. + +Mary felt discouraged and a bit sad, but she did not give up. She decided to find a way to guess what day of the week it was. She used the calendar to find clues and putting them together, she slowly figured out the answer. + +In the end, Mary was able to correctly guess what day it was. She was so glad and very cheerful at her accomplishment. She was very pleased with herself for being brave and for never giving up. +One morning, a little boy was playing happily in the garden. He noticed a small cage and went to investigate. Inside was a beautiful bird with feathers of many colours. The bird was quietly fluttering from one side to the other, desperate to be released. + +The little boy's heart filled with compassion and he quickly opened the cage. The bird spread its wings and rose into the sky, with a grateful look back at the boy. The bird had been given a second chance at life. + +The little boy smiled as he watched the bird soar away and then returned back to playing in the garden. He knew he had made the right decision for the bird and that his kindness had made a difference. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl. She had a charm around her neck. Everywhere she went people thought she was very charming. + +One day, she was walking in the park. Suddenly, an old man came up to her and asked if he could look at her charm. + +The girl thought very hard and then said yes. The old man smiled and then put his hand on her neck. He looked at the charm intently and his face lit up with a smile. + +The old man said, "Your charm is so special. It's so charming!" The girl smiled and thanked the old man. She was really happy to be wearing such a special charm. After she said goodbye, she went home. + +When the girl looked in her mirror, she thought to herself, "That was really nice to have someone think my charm was so charming!" +Once there was a duck called Daisy who was very popular. Everyone in the pond liked her, but Daisy had a problem. She couldn't seem to bob up and down in the water like the other ducks. Instead, she always stayed near the top. + +Daisy was worried and asked why she was having so much trouble. Uncle Duck had some wise words for Daisy. He told her that although being popular was nice, being a good friend was even better. + +Daisy took his advice and stopped worrying so much about being popular. She started treating everyone equally and with kindness. Soon, Daisy was able to bob up and down in the water just like the other ducks. + +The ducks in the pond were very pleased and so was Daisy. She had learnt the valuable lesson that being kind was much more important than being popular. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted a new sweater. He wanted something very special, but his mom said it had to be cheap. So the little boy and his mom went to the store. + +The little boy saw a very nice sweater that he liked, but it was too expensive. So his mom said, "Let's look for something cheaper". + +They kept looking and eventually the little boy found a cheap sweater that he liked. It was just what he wanted! + +When they got home, the little boy couldn't wait to try it on. But when he did, he split the sweater! The little boy was very sad. His mom said, "It was a cheap sweater, so that sometimes happens". + +But his mom was still very kind. She said she would help him sew the sweater back together. So that's what they did and soon the little boy had a perfect sweater again! And he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty lion. He was walking through the forest when he came upon two paths. One path was winding and narrow, the other straight and wide. The lion looked at each path and had to choose. He wanted to take the line which was wide and straight. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a tiny mouse. The mouse said, "Oh mighty lion, why choose the wide and straight line? The winding and narrow path is much more exciting!" + +The lion thought it was a good idea and decided to take the narrow path. Soon he found himself traveling through the woods, having a great time. He hardly noticed the mouse scurrying along beside him. + +At the end of the path, the lion and the mouse found a beautiful meadow. They both smiled as they looked around in wonder. "We made the right choice," said the lion. + +The mouse nodded and smiled. Together, the mighty lion and brave mouse built a beautiful home in the meadow using the sticks, stones, and leaves from the forest. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a duck who loved to splash in the puddle. He was a brilliant duck and liked to show off his splashing to the other animals. + +One day, the duck found a deeper puddle he wanted to splash in. He felt brave and jumped right in. The splash was big and the water went everywhere. The duck was so proud of himself! + +Suddenly, the duck saw a pass. It looked shiny and new and it was calling to him. The duck was excited and wanted to find out where the pass led. He picked it up and started to swim away. + +The duck followed the pass and soon he discovered a beautiful lake. It was huge, bigger than anything he had ever seen before! The lake was so blue and it sparkled in the sun. It was brilliant! + +The duck swam around the lake and played in the water. He had so much fun splashing and showing off his tricks. He was the most brilliant duck in the land and he was never going to forget the magical lake he had found. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Lizzy. Lizzy was only three-years-old, but she was very curious. One day, Lizzy asked her mom, “Mommy, what’s that?†while pointing to a strange bottle with a clear label on it. + +Her mom looked at her and smiled. She said, “That’s the soap we use for washing our hands.†Lizzy nodded in understanding and said, “Let’s wash our hands!†+ +So, Lizzy and her mom went into the bathroom and washed their hands with the soap. Lizzy’s mom encouraged her, telling her, “Good job, Lizzy, you’re doing great!†+ +When they were finished, her mom said, “It’s very important to stay clean and healthy, Lizzy. By washing our hands with soap, we can help keep germs away.†Lizzy nodded and smiled, ready to go and find something new to explore. + +The moral of the story is that we should encourage our children to stay clean and healthy. By washing our hands with soap and teaching our children how to do this, we can protect them from germs. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She had a watch her mom gave her so she could keep track of the time. One day the girl spotted something high in the sky. It was a kite! She wanted to get it so she could fly it. + +The girl quickly dug a hole in the ground and buried her watch. Then she ran to get the kite. She saw it was very high, but she kept climbing and finally she got it! The girl was so happy. + +When she was done flying the kite, the girl went back to where she had buried her watch. But when she got there, she saw that there was a big pile of dirt where she had buried her watch. The girl quickly moved the dirt and finally she found her watch! + +The girl was so happy and she thanked her mom for giving her the watch. From that day on, she always remembered to keep her watch safe. The end. +Once, there was a famous man named Jack. He had a special lock that he kept with him at all times, tucked in his pocket. Everywhere he went, he kept it close. + +One sunny day, Jack went for a walk and stopped by a river with a bridge. He decided to take out the lock and twist it around the bridge. He did, and the bridge shook. Jack laughed and went to take the lock off, but it was stuck. + +Jack tried and tried to remove it, but it would not budge. Suddenly, he heard an announcement coming from a nearby speaker. It said, "Let's all gather to watch as the famous Jack unlocks the bridge!" + +Jack was so surprised and excited! He had been so scared that he wouldn't be able to unlock the bridge, but it turned out that he had been set up. The crowd cheered as Jack twisted the lock and it opened up, unlocking the bridge. + +Jack was so proud and famous now! He always kept the lock in his pocket, because it reminded him to never give up. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who was alert. Every day, she would look in the cupboard and see what was inside. She was excited to see it grow with delicious treats! + +One day, she opened the cupboard to find it full of chocolates and sweets. She ate and ate and ate, until there was nothing left. She had no idea that too much sugar was bad for her! + +The next day, she was not feeling very well. She felt tired and her stomach was sore. And when she went to her cupboard all the treats were gone! + +The little girl was very sad and she learned a lesson - it's important to only eat good things, so you can stay alert and healthy. +Jack and his dad went outside for a walk. It was a sunny, light day. Jack was very excited as he had never taken a journey before. + +Dad pointed to the path in front of them. "Let's go for a journey, Jack!" he said with a big smile. + +Jack smiled back and started walking. He showed his dad different things along the way like pretty flowers, big rocks and tall trees. "Look at this, dad!" he said happily. + +Nothing could prepare Jack for what he showed next. As they got closer to the edge of the forest, they stumbled upon a big, dark cave. + +"Don't worry, Jack" Dad said, "We'll be alright. Let's just keep going." + +No matter how much he begged his dad to turn back, his dad just kept walking. As they stepped into the cave, it got darker and darker. Suddenly, something grabbed hold of Jack's dad and dragged him away. + +Jack was all alone in the darkness and could hear distant screams that kept getting fainter and fainter. Tears filled his eyes and he started to cry and scream out for his dad. But he never returned. + +Jack never knew what happened to his dad that day and never went on a journey again. +Once there were two sisters. One day, they were talking about the dresses they wanted to buy for a special event. One sister wanted an expensive dress. The other sister mentioned that she did not need an expensive one. + +The first sister went ahead and bought a very expensive dress. When she tried it on, she felt uncomfortable in it. She wanted to feel special on the special day but instead she felt embarrassed and worried. + +The second sister decided to buy a much simpler dress. She was able to wear it with total confidence and happiness. + +The moral of the story is that when you are shopping, you don't always have to buy something expensive to feel special. What matters most is that you feel comfortable and confident in whatever you wear. +Once there was a girl who was very excited to decorate her house for a party. She put up streamers, balloons, and glittering stars, and everything looked beautiful. + +The girl served snacks and drinks, and there was also a big jug of milk on the table. She could not wait for the party to start! + +But soon the house was very noisy. Her friends had come to the party and were laughing and talking very loudly. The house was so noisy that the girl did not even hear her mother calling her. + +Suddenly, the jug of milk tumbled off the table, spilled all over the party decorations, and made a huge mess. Oops! + +The girl was very sad because she had to clean up the mess. The decorations were ruined and the party was over. +Sebastian and his Mommy were in the pool. Sebastian was very excited to dive in the water. He jumped and loudly said: "I'm ready to dive! + +Mommie smiled and said: "Okay, let's do it!" + +Sebastian dived into the cool water. He swam around and saw something special. It was a big peanut! It was at the bottom of the pool. + +Sebastian grabbed it and yelled: "Look at this! It's so cool!" + +Mommie laughed and said: "Good job, Sebastian. Now let's go back to the top of the pool." + +Sebastian happily swam back to the top and gave the peanut to his Mommie. He could not wait to dive again! +Once upon a time there was a famous wide river. Every day it sparkled in the sun as animals came to play in its waters. One summer day, a little fish found himself with a sore fin. He asked the animals around him if they could help him heal. No one seemed to know what to do. + +Until one wise turtle said, “ You should ask for help from the river. It is very famous, and could heal you in no time.†+ +The little fish was hesitant to ask the powerful river for help. He was afraid it wouldn’t help him. + +The turtle said, “Trust the river. You don’t need to be afraid.†+ +The brave little fish swam towards the river and asked it to help him heal. To his surprise, the river granted his request and soon enough his fin was all better. The animals were so happy they all cheered, and the little fish thanked the famous wide river for its kindness. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a very small bird. It kept chirping softly all day long. The bird had many friends in the wide and green woods. + +One day, the bird was out playing with its friends when they suddenly heard a loud noise. It was a man with a big cage! The man called out, "Who wants to have an adventure?" + +The bird was so excited because it had never been in a cage before. Its friends told it not to go, but it flew over to the man anyway. The man smiled and opened the cage for the bird. "I'm going to deliver you to a new home", he said. + +The bird flew in the cage. It was excited to see its new home, but when the man opened the cage at the end of the journey, the bird saw that the new home was a farm. The man shouted at the bird, "You will stay here from now on!" + +The bird was very sad. It was far away from its home and friends and it couldn't do anything about it. It will stay in this farm forever. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old. Her name was Mary. Every day Mary played with her dolls and the other children in her house. + +One day, Mary's parents called her into their bedroom. They said, “Mary, we want you to meet a special friend.†+ +At first Mary was scared. But when she looked closer she saw that it was a ghost! + +The ghost said, “Hello Mary. I am here to marry your parents.†+Mary was very surprised and asked, “What does marry mean?†+ +The ghost smiled and said, “Marry means that your parents want to be together forever and always.†+ +Mary smiled and said, “That’s great. I’m sorry I was scared.†+ +The ghost replied, “ It’s ok.†+ +And so Mary’s parents married and everyone was happy. +Mommy and Billy were walking in a big building. They walked past a few rooms before they arrived at a big door with an elevator behind it. Mommy pushed the button on the wall and the elevator opened. + +"C'mon Billy, let's go inside," said Mommy. + +Billy walked inside the elevator and noticed how high up it was. + +"This is so high!" said Billy, amazed. + +"Yes it is! Let's go even higher" Mommy said with a smile. + +Mommy pushed the button that said "top" and the elevator moved up, higher and higher. + +When the elevator reached the top, the door opened and there were two other people inside. + +"Hi!" Mommy spoke with a big smile. "Welcome to the top of the building!" + +The people said hello back and they all exited the elevator together. Billy looked around, excited to explore what he could find on such a high level. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely bridge. It spanned a big river and made a great path for all kinds of animals and people. Everyone who traveled over the bridge admired how beautiful it was. + +One day, a bad storm came. The bridge was so old that it could not handle the wind and rain. It was starting to break! Everyone in the village was scared. They worked together to try and repair the bridge, but it was no use. + +Suddenly, a big piece of the bridge broke off and fell into the river. It made a big splash. Everyone watched in horror as the bridge became sharp and jagged. All their hard work had been for nothing. + +Everyone was very sad. They had all worked so hard to save the lovely bridge, but in the end they could not save it. They had to build a new bridge and leave the old one in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful bird. His wings were strong, and he could fly very fast. Every day, he liked to lead his flock to the sunny meadow. + +However, one day, the bird found a big, white sheet. It was very pretty and sparkly in the sun. He decided to take the sheet home. + +But on the way home, the strong wind began to blow. The bird knew he had to get home quickly, so he used his powerful wings to lead the flock and the sheet through the sky. + +Finally, he and the flock made it home safe and sound. Since then, the bird always made sure he kept his eyes peeled for pretty sheets to take home with him. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Pete. He was three years old and loved to explore the world. Every morning he would play in the park with his friends. + +One day, Pete was feeling particularly brave and decided to take a walk by himself. He wandered for a while, but he soon became lost and couldn't find his way home. Pete was feeling scared and started to cry. He was all alone. + +Suddenly, Pete heard a voice in the distance. It was a friendly voice and it was calling his name. Pete followed the voice and it led him to a kind old lady. She gave Pete a big hug and asked what had happened. Pete told her that he was lost and had no idea how to get home. + +The old lady smiled kindly and explained that she had lost her heart many years ago. Pete was very sad to hear this, but the lady said it was okay because she was lucky enough to find it again. She went on to tell Pete that she was sure he would find his way home too. With a warm hug and a special gift, the lady sent Pete on his way. + +And sure enough, Pete eventually made it home. He was overjoyed and felt very lucky that he had found the kind old lady. He would never forget the day he found his heart. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to sing. She wanted a microphone so she could enjoy singing, while others listened and shared the joy. + +One day, the kind store manager heard about the girl and gave her a microphone. She was so delighted with the gift and could not wait to use it. + +When she sang, everyone in the room would clap and cheer. Her singing was so beautiful and made everyone feel happy. + +But one day, she had a bitter disappointment. The microphone suddenly stopped working, and nothing she did could make it work again. + +Everyone was so sad and the girl felt disappointed. But with the help of her family and the store manager, she was able to enjoy singing again. The store manager gave her a new microphone and she sang with joy. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a warm and sunny country. One day, they decided to act and go on a vacation to a faraway place. So, they got passports and prepared their bags to travel. + +The journey was long and tiring, but finally they made it to their destination. They were very excited to explore the new city, but soon the parents realized something important was missing – the passports! + +The father quickly realized he had left them at home and was very sorry. He knew it was too late, and they wouldn't be able to enjoy the vacation as planned. + +But when they arrived at their hotel, they were surprised to find that the passports had been there all along! The hotel had been sent them by mail when they got lost on the way. It was a happy ending to a difficult journey. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe was very thoughtful and always cared for others. One day Joe saw a dog wandering around and he decided to help it. But the dog did not want to be near Joe. Joe tried to explain why he wanted to help but the dog barked and ran away. + +Joe was very upset and wanted to help the dog find a home. He explained his plan to his dad and asked for his help. His dad thought it was thoughtful of Joe to care, however he said he could not help. Joe was sad but decided he would find a way to help the dog himself. + +The next day Joe woke up early and went to look for the dog. He found him in a park and saw he was hungry. Joe opened his mouth to explain that he wanted to help, but before he could say anything a bigger dog came and chased the first one away. Joe was upset and he sadly watched the dog run away. He had wanted to be thoughtful and help but he wasn’t able to. + +The end. +In a far away kingdom, there lived a young prince. Every day he would play in the garden with his toy bin. One day, the prince's dad asked him to do something different - to pick up all the leaves that had fallen in the garden so they could be put in the bin. The prince was a bit reluctant at first, but soon got to work. + +Meanwhile, the king and his advisors had noticed something unusual. They saw an enormous bird hovering above the palace, and it seemed to be offering something. The prince's dad told him to go and investigate, so he ran as fast as he could. When he arrived, he was amazed - the enormous bird was offering a magical solution to their leaves problem. It could come down and blow all the leaves into the bin! + +The prince was excited, but he soon realised he had a problem. The bird would only do the job if the prince put the bin in the right spot. Determined, he pushed the bin and worked it very carefully around the garden until it was finally in the right spot. The enormous bird was delighted and as promised, it blew all the leaves into the bin! So the prince, his dad and the entire kingdom celebrated - and the day was saved! +Once upon a time there was a peanut. She was a very shiny peanut and was loved by everyone. Every day, the peanut would shine even more. + +The peanut wanted to be very special. So, she asked a boy to polish her. The boy was happy to help. He took a cloth and polished the peanut until she was even shinier. + +Everyone loved the shiny peanut. They said it was much more special than all the other peanuts. Even though it shined so brightly, it was still very cheap. + +The peanut was very happy and thanked the boy for his help. From that day onwards, the peanut shined very proudly in the sun. And everyone who saw it smiled. +One day, a little boy saw a black fisherman out the window. He ran outside to watch the fisherman sign his boat. The fisherman had a big, black boat. He attached a sign to the boat with big black letters. Then he put a net over the side of the boat and threw it in the water. A few hours later, the fisherman pulled out the net full of fish. He took out the fish one by one, put them in a bucket, and added the sign to the boat. When the fishing was done, the little boy saw the sign and the fisherman leave. And that was the boy's adventure! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Emma and Jack. Jack was a huge elephant and Emma was a tiny mouse. One day, Emma said to Jack, "Look at this needle, I can't wash it it's so tiny!" Jack laughed and said, "That's silly! I can wash it for you, I'm big and strong, I can do it easily". Emma smiled and said, "Thank you Jack, that would be so kind". So Jack bent down and carefully washed the needle with his trunk, then he handed it back to Emma. Emma was so thankful, she said, + +"Thank you Jack, now I have a nice clean needle!" + +Jack smiled and said, "You're very welcome!" + +The two friends carried on playing and washing needles together, having lots of fun. +Jenny peered outside from her window. She smiled with joy as she gazed at the new season. Bright flowers emitted a soft fragrance while butterflies fluttered around in the beautiful garden outside her window. + +Jenny: "Mommy, why are the flowers so colorful this season?" + +Mommy: "Because this is a new season, sweetheart. In this season, new things happen." + +Jenny smiled and continued gazing at the garden. She admired the new sights and sounds of the season. She saw birds flying in the sky, crickets singing in the trees and ducks playing in the pond. + +Jenny: "This season is so much fun, Mommy!" + +Mommy: "Yes, my darling, this season is one of the most wonderful times of the year!" + +Jenny hugged her mommy and hugged the new season with all her heart. She couldn't wait to explore the season more. Jenny was so excited for new surprises each day! +Joe the human was walking down the street one day when he saw an enormous tree. It was the biggest tree Joe had ever seen! Joe felt a great desire to climb the enormous tree. He climbed and climbed until he reached the top of the tree. From the top Joe had a wonderful view of the world. + +Joe was so pleased with himself that he wanted to pay the tree back for the wonderful view he was now seeing. Joe thought very carefully and then he decided to take care of the tree. Joe watered the tree everyday, he pulled out the weeds and he put a fence around the base so no one could damage it. + +The tree became very healthy. People around the area noticed and they started to take care of the tree too. Soon the area around the tree was beautiful! Everyone liked it and they even learned a lesson from Joe. They realized that when you take care of something, it takes care of you back! + +Joe was so proud of what he did. He had paid the tree back for his extraordinary view. He had taught other people an important lesson about taking care of others. Joe knew he had done something important. +Once there was a man who was so lonely that he did not have any friends. He went to the park and saw a big piece of ice. He wanted to show someone the ice so he asked, “Who wants to see my big ice?†+ +Nobody answered him, which made him feel even more lonely. So every day he would go back to the park and ask, “Who wants to see my big ice?†But nobody ever came. + +But one day, a little girl heard him and said, “I want to see your big ice!†The man was so happy to have someone to talk to. He smiled and said, “My big ice is this way. Come!†+ +The man took her to the ice and showed her how it sparkled in the sun. They spent all day together, talking and laughing. + +The man realized he was no longer lonely. From that day on, they would visit the park and spend time together, looking at the big ice and playing games. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who was cooking dinner. She was stirring a pot and adding lots of yummy things, like potatoes and carrots. + +Then, she heard a splash! She looked out the window and saw a little boy swimming in a pond. He was having so much fun! The mommy saw that he was a very thoughtful swimmer, taking care to make sure he stayed away from the water lilies. + +The mommy smiled and kept on stirring the pot. When dinner was ready, she called the little boy back inside. The little boy went to wash his hands and take a break from his swim. After dinner, the little boy thanked his mommy for a yummy dinner and for being so thoughtful. + +The end. +Once there was a little puppy. He was a very happy puppy because he loved playing with the other animals in the park. But one day, something bad happened. The puppy was playing with a bird and he bit the bird very hard. The bird was hurt and it was taken to the veterinarian to get better. + +The veterinarian said that the puppy had been naughty and should not have bitten the bird. He said that all animals have to be careful and must not hurt each other. The poor puppy was very sad and he knew that he had done something very wrong. + +From then on, he was more careful with the other animals and he was very careful to never bite another animal again. The moral of the story is that being too rough and biting other animals is wrong and can hurt them. +Alice was 3 years old and she had a choice to make. She could stay at home or go outside to play. She thought really hard and then she chose to go outside and play. + +Alice went outside and immediately saw a small caterpillar crawling across the yard. It winked at her and so she winked back. Then she jogged over to the garden and began to look around. + +She chose some small flowers and put them in her pocket. She ran around the garden, smelling all sorts of different plants. Then she found a cool rock and put it in her pocket too. + +Alice was almost done playing when she saw a small butterfly fluttering around. She smiled at it and it winked right back. A few minutes later Alice went inside and the butterfly still followed her. + +Alice chose the butterfly to stay in her room with her. She gave it a little water, some food and a cozy place to rest. Then she hugged it and said goodnight. From that day on, the butterfly was Alice's special friend. They liked winking at each other and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a tree. The tree wanted to dance so it started to spin. It spun so fast that it started to move. It moved all the way up to the sky. At the top of the sky, the sun was shining so bright. The tree looked at the sun and smiled. Then the sun smiled back. The sun beamed its rays down to the tree and it felt so happy. Suddenly, the tree became a little sour. It didn’t like being sour so it spun even faster. The tree spun around and around until it reached the clouds. The clouds brought the tree happiness again. The tree stopped spinning and the sun kept shining. The tree and the sun will always be together, spinning and shining forever. +Once upon a time, there was a fine shark swimming in the sea. He was the best swimmer around and he made all the other animals happy. + +One day a dolphin saw great things in the shark and decided to applaud for him. All the other creatures joined in and clapped for the shark's amazing skills. The shark was so happy and he thanked everyone for their kind words. + +He kept swimming and swimming. He explored many different places and saw lots of things. Everywhere he went, other creatures clapped for him. + +The shark felt very proud and the animals all agreed that he was the most fine swimmer in the whole ocean. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a ship that sailed the seas. The captain of the ship was very silly. He thought he could get to his destination quickly, so he took a shortcut through a dangerous storm. + +The ship got stuck in the storm and was buffeted by the high winds. The captain was too stupid to know what to do so he just stayed in the same spot. + +Suddenly, a big bird flew to the rescue! It provided help by pushing the ship out of danger. The bird kept pushing until the ship made it safely to the other side of the storm. + +The crew of the ship were so thankful for the bird's help. They thanked the bird for providing such an important service and then continued on their journey. + +The end. +Robbie had just come from a long day of traveling. He was very tired, but had lots of luggage he needed to unload from the car. He put all of the luggage inside the house to make sure it was safe. + +"I am so tired," he said to himself. + +Suddenly, he saw a little kitten in the corner of the family room. The kitten blinked at him. Robbie was surprised to see the kitten. + +"What are you doing here?" he asked the little kitten. + +The kitten blinked at him again, then started to meow. Robbie laughed. He bent down to pet the little kitten and said, "You look like a safe friend." + +The little kitten purred in agreement, and Robbie smiled. He was glad he had made a new friend. +Once there was a little boy who did not like to quit. One day he found the door to a secret room and he wanted to open it. He pushed and he pulled, but the door did not open. He got so angry that he slammed against the door until it opened. + +The little boy went inside and saw a lot of things he liked. He wanted to take them, so he started to fill his bag. Suddenly, an old man appeared and said "What are you doing? You are not supposed to be here!" + +The little boy was ashamed and tried to run away. But before he could go, the old man shouted "You must not quit even when something is difficult!" + +The little boy understood the old man, but he was still too ashamed to stay. He ran out of the room, away from the old man and never went back again. The little boy never understood the old man's message; sometimes, quitting can be the right thing to do. +Once there was a little boy who loved the night. Every night he would look up at the stars and wish that he could go explore them. Unfortunately, he couldn't because it was dark outside. But one night something weird happened. A small spaceship floating in the sky, leaving trails of blue sparks behind it. The boy watched in amazement as it flew closer and closer. + +The boy got so excited that he started running after the spaceship, determined to catch it and explore the stars. After running for what felt like forever, he finally reached the sky but the spaceship was already gone. He was so sad that he had missed it and started to cry. + +But before he could cry too much, the night sky filled with blue stars and stars began to rain down on him. He stopped crying and looked up, realizing that he hadn't missed his chance to explore the stars after all. He just needed to look at them from a different point of view. + +He smiled and thanked the night for bringing him this weird opportunity and then he ran back home, happy and filled with the weirdest kind of joy. +Once there was a little girl named Ann. Ann was very confused. She couldn't understand why she had to take a bath every day. + +One day Ann was getting ready for her bath, she went to the bathroom and there it was, a giant shiny bathtub. Ann hesitated and stood there, looking at the bathtub. Her mom came up to her and said "Ann, you must take a bath every day to stay clean and healthy". + +Ann was still confused but she decided to take a bath. When Ann came out of the bathtub she was feeling refreshed and happy. + +Ann learned a good lesson, baths should be taken every day to stay clean and healthy. So from that day on, Ann always obeyed her mom and took a bath every day. +Avery was painting in her room. She was only 3 years old and had not done this before. She put the paintbrush to the white paper and started to move it around. She was amazed by the colors she made. She thought they were beautiful! + +After a while, her mom came in and saw what she was doing. Her mom smiled, happy to see her daughter creating something. Then, her mom said: "Avery, why don't you watch some TV?". + +Avery knew that her mom wanted her to stop painting and watch TV instead. But she wasn't sure why. So she asked, "Why mom? Painting is fun". + +Her mom sighed and said, "Painting is fun, but it's also hard work and takes a lot of practice. And sometimes people get upset if you don't get it right. It's better to be ignorant of those feelings and just enjoy what you can". + +Avery nodded and agreed. She understood and she knew that her mom was right. So she finished her painting and went to watch some TV. +Jimmy was bored so he decided to bury something. He wanted to bury his belt. He thought it was exciting and interesting. + +He started digging in the yard near the tree. When his mom saw him she said, "Jimmy, what are you doing?" Jimmy explained that he wanted to bury his belt. His mom said, "It's ok, but why don't you bury something you don't need?" + +Jimmy thought about it, and then he had an idea. He ran to his room and got a toy car that he didn't use anymore. He brought it back to the tree and buried it. + +Jimmy thought that burying something might be interesting, but he didn't know what could be under his belt. He kept digging and soon he found something buried deep in the ground. It was an old coin! + + Jimmy was excited about his discovery and he ran to tell his mom. His mom said, "That was very interesting, Jimmy. You just never know what you might find if you take the time to look!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Her mom always said that being reliable is important and that money can help them have all the things they need. One night, the little girl had a big scare! There was a big storm, and she was trembling with fear. Her mom and dad comforted her until it was over. + +The next morning, they all went outside to see what had happened. To their surprise, they saw a big pile of coins in their garden! Money had been sent from the sky by a kind and reliable fairy. The little girl was very happy and she started to play with the coins. Her mom and dad were very pleased and hugged her tightly. From then on, the little girl remembered how important being reliable is, and that sometimes things can be bigger than we expect. +John was very cold outside. He was walking in a park and he wanted to go inside soon. Suddenly, he saw a little girl shivering. She was holding her hand up with her finger pointing at the door of a small white house near the park. + +"That's my house," the girl said. "But it's shut." + +John looked around, then he took off his warm coat and put it over the girl's shoulders. + +"Thank you," the girl said. She touched John's hand with her cold finger. + +"Now come on, let's go knock on the door." + +John followed her, and together they knocked on the door of the house. After a little while, they heard someone opening it from the inside. The girl's mother stepped out and looked at them in surprise. + +"Mommy!" The girl said, running into her mother's arms. + +John smiled and waved goodbye. He was so glad he could help the girl. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Jane. Tom had a field of corn which he liked to take care of and it was always useful for him to have. Jane wanted to help Tom work in his field, so she asked if she could come. + +Tom said yes and Jane was very happy. But then something bad happened. When the two friends went out to work in the corn field, they found that something had damaged the corn and they couldn't use it. + +Tom was very sad and angry. He didn't know what could have happened and he was afraid that the corn would not be useful any more. Jane wanted to help and so she looked around the corn field to see if she could find out what had happened. + +And then, Jane saw it! A group of birds had been eating the corn! They had made a big mess and damaged the corn. Now nothing more could be done. + +Tom was very angry, but Jane was happy that she had found the problem. She knew that she had been useful and so she felt glad. Together Tom and Jane worked hard to try and fix the corn field and eventually the corn was useful again. + +The two friends were very happy and they had learned that working together was the best way to get things done! +One day, two young kids were fighting with each other. One kid was very angry and they pushed each other around, shouting and screaming. + +Their mom saw what was happening and she got very worried. She stepped in between them and stopped the fight. She said, "Now that's enough fighting. Everyone needs to stay calm and be patient." + +The kids stood apart and looked at each other. They were both young and had big and angry faces. But, as their mom said, they took deep breaths and stayed patient. + +The kids' mom hugged them both and said, "I'm so proud of you both. You handled the situation great." + +The two kids smiled and hugged each other. They were happy that they had not fought anymore and now they could be friends. +Moe was very quiet. He liked to take his time and do things slowly. He especially liked to curl up on his bed and read his favorite novel, slowly turning every page. + +One day, Moe noticed something was wrong. His novel was missing! He looked all around, but it was nowhere to be seen. Moe started to cry. He cared deeply about his novel and wanted it back. + +But then, Moe heard a noise from outside. He quietly made his way to the window, and saw his neighbor carrying his novel! He had taken it! Moe was mad. + +Moe quickly ran outside to get his novel back. He asked his neighbor for it, but his neighbor just walked away. Moe was so angry and sad, but he did not give up. + +He followed his neighbor all the way to his house. He waited quietly outside until his neighbor opened the door. He then quickly ran inside and grabbed his novel! Moe was so pleased; he had gotten it back, and he had taken care of the problem himself! +Tommy was sitting in his room. He asked his mom if he could watch a show on the screen. His mom said yes, and pointed to the important screen in the corner of the room. + +Tommy was so excited! He ran over to the screen and touched it gently. It started to turn on and he saw some of his favorite cartoons. He smiled a big smile and watched for a long time. + +When he was done watching, Tommy looked up and asked his mom if he could watch again tomorrow. His mom said 'yes', but reminded Tommy to do his homework first. Tommy smiled and said 'okay'. He hugged his mom, and then went off to do his homework. It was important. +Once there was a rabbit called Joe. Joe liked hopping every day. He hop hop hopped around the garden and it made him feel very happy. He hopped over rocks and up hill and down hill. One day Joe hopped past a nail lying in the grass. He got so dizzy spinning around it that he fell onto the ground! But Joe was so brave and he smiled as he hopped away. Before long he was hopping again and feeling better. Joe continued to hop up and down the garden - happy and strong. He didn't even notice the nail anymore. +Once there was a horse. It was dark outside, but the horse was very thirsty. He wanted something to drink. Then he saw smoke in the air. He looked carefully and saw that it was coming from a dry bush. + +The horse was curious and wanted to see what the smoke was. So he walked to the bush and tried to see what was happening. Suddenly, the dry bush started to make a big flame. The horse was surprised, but he was not scared. He watched the flame and saw that the dry bush had become a fire. + +The horse was still thirsty and he liked the warmth of the fire so he decided to stay. He found a good spot near the fire, and he sat down to rest. After a few minutes, the fire became bigger, and the smoke was rising in the air. The smoke brought a pleasant smell to the horse, and he became relaxed and happy. + +The horse enjoyed the smoke and the heat of the fire until the morning. It was a very pleasant night, and the horse was still thirsty, but he had found a new way to be warm and comfortable. +One day, a little boy was walking through the park. He saw a bench and thought it would be a nice seat to rest on. So he sat down and enjoyed the moonlight. + +Suddenly, the little boy saw a weapon on the ground. It was a handgun, and it was very shiny. He was scared, but he picked it up. He thought it was so interesting, and maybe it was useful for something. + +Just then, his dad walked up to the little boy and said, "What are you doing, son? That is a dangerous weapon!" + +The little boy replied, "I was just sitting on the bench, and then I found this weapon. I thought it looked useful, so I picked it up." + +His dad smiled and said, "That's a very good decision. We should never touch a weapon without an adult watching. You can put it back where you found it." + +So the little boy returned the weapon to the ground, and his dad took his hand. Together they left the park, feeling happy and safe. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and she loved to play in the sand. One day, she asked her mummy, "Can I go down to the beach and make a sandcastle?" + +Mummy said yes and Amy ran outside. She found a nice, flat spot and began to dream. She thought of all the things she could make with the sand. How tall would her sandcastle be? + +Suddenly, she saw something bright in the sand. It was a bottle with a message inside! Amy opened it up and read the message. It said, "You must now leave or something bad will happen". Amy was afraid and quickly ran home. + +When she arrived, Amy's mummy saw her face and knew something was wrong. Amy told her mummy what she had read. As they hugged, dark clouds began to form in the sky. To Amy's surprise, a huge wave of water crashed into the beach and destroyed her dream. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He was happy and loved to have fun. One day he went to the store and saw some new perfume. He sprayed it all over himself and it smelled really nice! + +When he went outside, he met a little girl. She had long brown hair and a big smile. She started to giggle and said, "You smell so lovely!" The bald man was happy and said, "Thank you!" + +The bald man and the little girl danced and laughed for a long time. They both smelled so nice because of the perfume. They ran and played in the park until it was dark outside. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a naughty bag. It liked to play tricks on people when they weren't looking. One day, it decided to move. It slipped away quietly and lay down behind a tree. + +The naughty bag stayed there for a long time, but eventually a little girl found it. She was only three years old and she was very happy to find the bag. She picked it up and carried it home. + +When the little girl and the naughty bag got home, the girl opened it up. Inside the naughty bag she found lots of toys and sweets! She was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She played with her new toys and ate all the sweets. + +The naughty bag had finally found a good home. From that day forward it was never naughty again. It was filled with happy toys and sweet treats, and the little girl got lots of love and joy from it. +There was a boy named Jared who was three years old. One day he wanted to play outside with his basketball. He asked his mother if he could go outside to play. But his mother said, "No, it's too light outside. It's time for you to go to bed." + +Jared didn't want to go to bed yet. He insisted on going outside to shoot some hoops. He begged and pleaded but his mother said no. + +Finally Jared asked, "Please, Mom. Please let me play basketball for a few minutes?" His mom hesitated for a moment and then she said, "Okay, but just for a few minutes." + +Jared was so happy. He quickly grabbed his basketball and ran outside. For the next few minutes, he dribbled and shot basketballs with a big smile on his face. + +When the time ran out, Jared came back inside. His mom hugged him tight and said, "That was an excellent basketball game. Now it's time for you to go to sleep." + +Jared did so with a satisfied grin on his face. +Once there was a small kitten who lived in a cozy house. She was a very Adorable kitten, who loved to explore the garden. One day, the kitten was pretending to be a bird. She ran around and jumped as high as she could, trying to Soar in the air. + +The kitten's mom saw her, and told her that although she was as Adorable as ever, that cats couldn't fly like birds. She reminded her of the strong bones in her body, which were much different from the feathers of the birds. + +The kitten was sad and thought she'd never be able to fly. But the wise mom used this as an opportunity to teach a valuable lesson. She said, no matter what you do, you can always find something special about yourself. Everyone can be special, in their own way. + +The kitten realized that although she couldn't soar like a bird, she could enjoy running and jumping around the garden in other ways. The moral of the story is that instead of wishing to be like someone else, it's important to accept yourself and be proud of what makes you unique. +Timmy was excited to go to the park. He was wearing his favorite green shirt and beaming with joy. As Timmy and his mommy approached the park, he let out a loud scream. His mommy laughed and said, “Let’s go explore, Timmy!†+ +They looked around and saw a huge rock in the middle. Timmy asked his mommy if he could touch it and she said yes. He walked up to the rock and put his hand on it. It felt so big and smooth. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard an excited voice. It was coming from behind the rock. His mommy said, “What’s that?†Timmy slowly peeked behind the rock and saw a little girl. She said, “Hi! I was hiding here playing!†+ +Timmy smiled and said, “Do you want to play with me?†The little girl nodded and they both started to run around and laugh. Timmy had so much fun! He felt so happy and excited. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a mouse. He was little and furry. He was very mysterious. He ran around the house, looking for something. + +One day, he ran into a corner. Then he saw a ball. He wanted to play with it. So he got closer and closer. + +Suddenly, the mouse saw a foot. The foot kicked the ball away. The mouse was scared and ran away. + +The mouse went to look for a new place to play. Then he saw a toy car. He wanted to play with it. He thought it would be fun. + +But then the mouse saw another foot. The foot kicked the car away, just like before. The mouse was scared and ran away again. + +The mouse never knew why the feet were kicking his toys away. It was a mystery. He never saw the feet again, but he still remembers the mysterious kicking feet. +Once there was a family who had a bookshelf. It was thin, with lots of books on it. The father and mother liked to look at the books and discuss what was inside. + +One day, their young daughter wanted to join them. She was only three years old, so she couldn't read the words in the books. But she was interested in looking at the pictures and the colors on the pages. + +The father and mother smiled at the girl. They pulled out some big, colorful books. They put them on the little girl's lap and started to discuss the pictures in the books. + +The little girl was excited. She liked to look at all the things in the books and discuss them with her parents. Together they looked at the pictures and talked and laughed. It was a very happy time together! +Henry was walking through the park enjoying the heat of the sun when he noticed an impressive structure. He had never seen anything quite like it before. The structure was tall and had four strong walls, a roof and even windows that seemed to twinkle in the rays of the sun. Henry gasped in amazement. + +Suddenly, a voice startled him, "You like it?" Henry looked around and saw a young girl standing a few feet away. He nodded and smiled. + +The girl beamed, "That's my house. I built it myself and it took me three weekends." Henry's eyes widened in surprise. He looked back to the structure with admiration and said, "That's really impressive!" + +The girl nodded proudly and then gave a little sigh, "It's my secret hideout and now I share it with you," she said. Henry smiled and thanked her for her kindness. + +Henry left the park feeling inspired. He couldn't believe the impressive structure that this young girl built all by herself. +One day, there was a grumpy old bear. He was walking around all day feeling sad. + +As he was walking, he stepped on a rubber ball. It reminded him of how happy he could be playing with a ball. He smiled for the first time in weeks. + +He picked up the rubber ball and hugged it close. He threw it around and rolled it. It made him feel much better. + +The old bear continued walking around and soon he came across another bear who was also grumpy. He showed the other bear the rubber and said, "Let's play and forget our grumpy feelings". + +The other bear smiled and joined in the fun. They had a great time, and the rubber ball reminded them that being happy was important. +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy. He loved to play tricks on everyone. One day he wanted to play a game. He decide to sneeze. He sneezed and sneezed and sneezed! Everybody around him said, “Achoo!†But the naughty boy just laughed and kept on sneezing. + +Finally, the naughty boy had sneezed so much that he could not stop. He sneezed himself to the left and then to the right. But the more he sneezed, the more tired he became. So the naughty boy stopped and had a rest. + +The boy was so tired from all the sneezing that he decided to take a nap. As he slept, he dreamed of all the tricks he wanted to play again. And from then on, the naughty boy had much more fun without the sneezing! +Once there was a mommy and a daddy who took their daughter to the beach. Mommy and Daddy were playing in the water and making sand castles. Their daughter was bossy and said that it was time to build a really big castle. They all smiled and got to work. + +Soon, the daughter became bossy again and said that it was time to build a really really tall tower. Mommy and Daddy smiled and said “Let’s do it together!†They all worked together to build the tallest sand tower they had ever seen. + +When the tower was complete, the daughter was too bossy and started knocking it down! Mommy and Daddy smiled, reminded their daughter that it’s more fun when everyone works together and helped her rebuild the sand tower. Everyone smiled when it was finally complete. + +The moral of the story is that working together is always better than being bossy. +It was a calm day and Jenny was playing in the hall. She heard a knock on the door and went to answer it. There stood her Grandma. Grandma said, "I've brought you a present!" Jenny was so excited and she asked, "What is it?" Grandma replied, "I can't tell you – you'll have to open it to find out!" Jenny opened the present and inside was a beautiful doll. "I love it!" she shouted. Grandma said, "I'm so glad you like it. You must be a very calm little girl to receive such a special gift!" Jenny nodded and gave a big hug to Grandma. She said, "Thank you!" and ran off to play with her new doll. +Once upon a time there was a big van. It had lots of locks to keep it safe. + +One day, a kind man came along. He wanted to make the van warmer. So he took out a special key and unlocked the locks. + +Then the kind man opened the door of the van. Inside, he put some warm blankets and a pillow. Now, the van was cozy and warm. + +Everyone was very happy. The man was happy because he helped make the van warmer. Everyone else was happy because they could stay in the warm, cozy van. + +The kind man smiled and locked the locks back up. He waved goodbye and drove away in his van. +One day, there was a little girl named Ella. She was very lucky because she had a brand new rug in her bedroom. It was bright and colorful, and she absolutely loved it! Every day she would talk to it and tell it how happy it made her feel. + +The rug listened to everything she said and enjoyed their conversations. Sometimes, Ella would drag the rug into her living room, to show her mom and dad how beautiful it was. Her parents would smile and laugh and tell her how lucky she was. + +Ella and her rug soon became best friends. Everywhere she went, the rug would go too. They even went to the park together - the rug layed on the grass while Ella played. Ella loved her rug very much and they talked all day long. + +Ella and her rug have grown up now, but they are still best friends. No matter what happens, they will always keep talking and spending time together. Ella is happy, and she knows that she is one of the luckiest little girls in the whole world. +George was walking very slowly. He had a special hat which he loved to hold in his hands. It was his favourite one which he always wore. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by and the hat flew from his hands. He ran quickly after it, but it was going too fast. He tried to catch it but it was too late. + +George was so sad. He didn't know what to do! He looked around, hoping to find it somewhere. + +Then, he saw it, not too far away. It was stuck in a tree! He reached out and held it carefully, glad to have it back. + +George put the hat back on his head, feeling very happy. He had learned a lesson: not to be too slow when playing with his hat. +Lucy was outside playing when she saw something very special - a big purple ball! She wanted to play with it, so she hurried over. As she began to roll the ball, she met a new friend, Daisy, who was also playing nearby. + +"Hi, my name is Daisy. What's your name?" Daisy asked her. + +"I'm Lucy. Can I play with you too?" Lucy replied. + +"Yes, of course!" said Daisy. + +So they both started to play together, rolling the ball back and forth in different styles. Lucy tried to spin it like a top, and Daisy tried to throw it up into the sky. + +When the ball was tired of running around, they both sat down in the grass to rest. + +"That was so fun!" said Lucy. + +"It sure was!" said Daisy. "Let's do it again in a different style tomorrow!" + +Lucy was very excited. She was glad that she had hurried over to the purple ball, because she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy, a daddy and a little 3-year-old girl called Sarah. One day, mummy decided it was time to bake a cake. She got out the flour and sugar and started mixing the cake batter. + +Sarah was very excited and wanted to help, so mummy gave her a wooden spoon. She smiled and together they loaded the ingredients into the bowl. + +Mummy said, "We need to be patient now and wait for the cake to cook." + +So Sarah and mummy stood by the oven for what seemed a very long time. When it was ready, mummy took the cake out of the oven and placed it on the table. + +Sarah said, "Yum, I can't wait to eat the cake!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "We need to let it cool before we can eat it. So be patient." + +Sarah nodded and waited until the cake was cool enough to eat. Then, mummy cut them both a slice and they both enjoyed their cake. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was 3 years old and loved to explore. One day he wandered outside and stumbled upon a stage. He couldn't believe it! He had never seen anything like that before. + +Jack walked up on to the stage and looked around. He was amazed! He started to jump and dance around on the stage. Then he started to sing. + +But then Jack heard something delicious. He turned around and smiled. Grandma had just arrived with an armful of yummy treats! She set them down on the stage and smiled at Jack. Jack just shrugged his shoulders and said thank you. + +Jack then spent the rest of the day eating the delicious treats and singing on the stage. It was the best day he ever had! +Katie was playing in the garden when she saw a shiny shoe enter the yard. It was a pink sandal with a flexible strap! It looked so comfortable. She wanted to see how it felt on her foot. + +So Katie picked up the shoe, put her foot inside, and it fit perfectly. She wiggled her toes and they felt very comfy! She decided to take the shoe on a walk, but first she had to find the other one. + +Katie had been searching for a while when she heard a noise coming from behind a bush. She peeped around to see and - sure enough - there was another pink sandal, just like the first one! She carefully reached in and took it out. + +This sandal fit just as well as the other. Katie was so pleased. The flexible straps held her feet perfectly, and she knew she would have lots of fun in her new shoes. She was ready for her walk! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to play all day. One day, when Lucy was playing in her garden, she heard an interesting sound. She ran to see what it was and discovered a drum. It was red and sparkled in the sun. Lucy was so excited by the wonderful drum and settled down to play. + +Lucy was drumming and drumming and soon the whole garden was filled with the sound of her music. But then, something strange happened. The drum started to move away from her all by itself. Lucy ran after the drum as fast as she could but it kept slipping away. + +Finally, Lucy got tired and frustrated. She started to cry and stopped chasing the drum. Lucy was so upset that she gave up playing in the garden and the drum disappeared forever. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a very small frog called Frank. He was quite different to other frogs in the pond, as he was a lot smaller in size. + +One day, Frank decided he wanted to try and become bigger. He found a large scale and placed himself on it. He waited to see what would happen. + +Frank hopped off the scale and sadly realised that he had not got any bigger. He turned to his friend, a large toad, and said, "I wish I was big, like you". + +The toad smiled kindly and replied, "Maybe you should try something different!" + +Frank thought about what the toad had said and decided to take his advice. He immediately regretted not listening sooner as he slowly grew bigger over the next week. + +Shortly after, Frank was twice the size he had been. He thanked the toad for his wise words and promised never to regret taking advice again. +Once there was an ordinary boy. His name was Tom and he was three years old. Tom wanted to be very smart, so he asked his parents for a tutor. + +His parents thought it was a great idea, so they added a tutor to help him. The tutor was very kind and she had lots of patience. She taught Tom all kinds of things, like numbers and the alphabet. + +At the end of every lesson, the tutor would give Tom treats as a reward. Tom loved his tutor, and he was getting smarter every day. He was so happy, and he was proud of himself. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe liked to walk around the yard and explore. One day, Joe saw a hammer lying on the ground. He thought that the hammer was very cool and wanted to take it with him. + +"I want the hammer!", Joe said to himself. He picked it up and started to walk with it. + +Suddenly, Joe saw his mom walking down the driveway. She saw Joe with the hammer and said, "Joe! What are you doing with that hammer? That looks stupid!" + +Joe was embarrassed. He put down the hammer and started to walk away. + +Luckily, his mom understood Joe and said, "It's alright Joe, I won't get mad. You just don't need to take things that don't belong to you, okay?" + +Joe smiled and nodded in agreement. He looked back one last time at the hammer, but then he walked back inside the house. +Once upon a time there lived a small boy named Jack. He wanted to find a special place to play. So he decided to go on a search. + +He walked and walked, looking for the perfect spot. He finally came across a nice big field of grass, so he decided it was the place he wanted to be. The sun was shining and it felt so comfortable. + +He laid down and started to play. He had found what he was looking for and was so happy. But then he spotted something in the distance. It was a tree with the biggest branches he had ever seen! + +Jack ran over to it and started to climb. He climbed higher and higher until he reached the very top. From there he could see all the birds and animals around him in the field below. + +Jack was so happy. He felt comfortable and safe in his special spot. He decided that he would come back often to play, and never forget his search. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived on a hill. He lay down on a patch of grass every day and looked at the world around him. + +One day, a little girl saw the old man. She walked up to him and asked what he was doing. + +The old man smiled and said, "I am looking at the ancient pass. I lay here to appreciate the view." + +The little girl was confused, so the old man told her a story. "Once there was an ancient pass that led through the hills. People used it to get to places a lot faster. But one day, they stopped using it and it slowly faded away until nobody even remembered it was here." + +The old man finished his story and asked the little girl, "What do you think I'm doing here?" + +The little girl thought for a moment and then said, "You're here to remember the ancient pass and to remind people to appreciate the old ways." + +The old man smiled and said, "That's right. We should never forget the old ways, because they are special and important." +Once there was a girl called Emma. She was three years old. Emma loved playing with her friends but they didn't believe in her. They thought she was too small to play with them. +One day when Emma was playing in the park, she found an eraser on the ground. She wanted to show her friends, but when she went to find them, they had gone. Emma was angry. + +Emma decided to take the eraser back home. On the way, she saw something strange in the park. She was curious so she went to investigate. +When she got there, Emma saw a big magician. The magician had a mysterious box! Emma was so excited. She asked the magician if she could have the box but he refused. He said it was too expensive. + +Emma was really angry now. She shouted at the magician and said, "I don't believe you!" Then the magician got annoyed and he put a spell on the eraser. Emma was scared, but it was too late. + +The spell turned the eraser into a big angry monster! The monster chased after Emma until it caught up with her. The monster roared so loudly that it made Emma cry. + +The monster was so angry that it would not leave Emma alone. Eventually it chased her right back to her house. From then on, Emma was scared of magicians and the eraser monster. She never wanted to go near the +Little Tim was so jolly as he played in his crib. He was happy and content and enjoyed playing with his toys. He was giggling like a little jester when suddenly all his toys started to shake. Little Tim was so scared and he jumped all the way out of the crib and ran away. + +He didn't know what was happening and he was scared to find out. But then he heard a loud boom and he knew he had to go back to the crib. He slowly crept back to the crib and saw that it was all broken up. + +Little Tim was so sad. He knew the crib had been so jolly and now it was finished. He knew he would never be able to play in there again and he wished he had stayed in the crib. But it was too late and he sadly walked away, leaving his broken crib behind. +Once there was a sheep called Sam. He was proud of his woolly coat. One day he fell asleep in the sun outside the stadium. He had been dreaming about running around in the stadium when he heard a voice. He woke with a start and opened his eyes to see a girl. She was smiling at him. + +"What's your name?", she asked. + +"I'm Sam and I'm very proud of my woolly coat," said Sam. + +The girl seemed impressed and told him she was going to take him inside the stadium. Sam was so excited he jumped up and followed the girl inside. + +But when they got to the door, the guard saw Sam and shouted "No animals allowed! Get out!" + +Sam was sad. He wanted to go in and show off his wool. But the guard wouldn't budge. He tried reasoning with him but it was no use. The girl said she was sorry and helped him back outside. + +Sam was so disappointed. He wanted so much to go inside the stadium and show how proud he was of his woolly coat. +"Mommy, look!" said a little girl, pointing excitedly to a man walking down the street. + +"Now, sweetheart, remember to keep your distance," said Mommy. + +The little girl stepped back, looking scared. She watched as the man stopped in front of a house and started to match the colorful stones on the pavement. + +"What's he doing, Mommy?" the little girl asked. + +"He's building a path," Mommy said. "He's matching the stones to make a pathway." + +The little girl clapped her hands in delight. She liked watching the man build his path. But she was still a bit scared. So, she stepped back and watched from a safe distance. +Once there was a bug. It was a blue bug, and it flew high above the trees. The bug flew over a pond and suddenly, it stopped. Out of the pond came a little frog. + +"Hi bug," said the frog. "Will you come and play with me?" + +The blue bug had never seen a frog before and it was very curious. It was about to say yes when it remembered that it had to go home. + +"No thank you," said the bug. "I'm sorry, but I must go." + +The bug flew away and the frog was sad. He watched the bug go and knew that he would never see it again. + +But the next day, the same blue bug came back to the pond. It had decided to come back and play with the frog. + +They had so much fun together that day, but it was sad when the time came for the bug to go. + +"Goodbye frog," said the bug. "I will come back and see you soon." + +The frog was very happy and waved to the bug until it disappeared into the sky. +Once upon a time there was an elderly man. He loved to play with blocks. He had many blocks of different shapes and sizes. One day he was playing with his blocks, when something magical happened. He put his blocks together in a certain way and suddenly his blocks started to zoom around the room. The elderly man watched them with delight, as the blocks zoomed around and around. They seemed to be having so much fun! Eventually the blocks stopped, and the elderly man was very happy. He had a special way of making the blocks zoom, like they were alive. From then on, he played with his blocks this way every day. He had so much fun watching the blocks zip and zoom around the room. +Mummy and Daddy had a big plan. They wanted to take Sam and Jane out for a day of fun. First, Sam and Jane put on their shoes, and ready to go. + +They all got into the car and drove to the park. Mummy pointed at the big green pitch. "We are going to play there!", she said. + +Sam and Jane were so excited! They both ran to the pitch and stopped. At the pitch, was a big chubby dog. Sam and Jane stopped and said hello. The dog wagged its tail. + +Mother, Father and Sam and Jane played games together. They ran races, threw balls and laughed a lot. When it was dinner time, they all headed home. + +What a fun day! They all had so much fun, and the plan worked perfectly! +Once there was a big boy named Jake. He wanted to drive a car like his mommy. He dreamed of being able to listen to music with the windows down and the wind in his hair. + +One day, Jake had a lucky break. He was able to ride in a huge truck with his dad. Jake was so excited, he couldn't believe it. Jake sat in the driver's seat and pretended to drive. + +But then something terrible happened. A big, long piece of tape got stuck in the truck's wheels, and the truck couldn't move. Jake's dad thought it was funny, but Jake was very sad. + +Jake's dad got out and worked on the truck. He was able to get the tape out and the truck was driving again. Jake was so happy and relieved. He learned his lesson and knew to be careful with tape in the future. +In the summer, there was a popular man in the town. His name was Joe. He enjoyed taking walks around the town every day. Every time he walked, the children in the town followed him. + +One day, Joe was walking around the town when he saw something special. It was a shiny silver object. Joe wanted to keep the object, so he put it in his pocket. + +The children noticed what Joe had done and started to whisper among themselves. Joe continued to take his walks, and the children continued to follow him. + +The next summer, Joe walked around the town with the shiny silver object in his pocket. The children were very excited to follow him and wanted to know what was in his pocket. When Joe reached his destination, he took out the object and showed it to the children. It was a special shiny silver bell! + +The children were so happy to have a special surprise from their popular friend Joe. From that day forth, the children walked with Joe every summer and tolled the bell as they went. +Once there was a little boy called Joe who really wanted a spoon. His dad told him not to take it as it was dangerous and warned him about touching it. + +Joe was very curious and wanted to know why it was dangerous so he took the spoon and went to ask his mom. His mother explained that the spoon was difficult to use, and if it was not used correctly it could be very dangerous. + +Joe didn’t understand why it was so bad and so he decided to test it out. He used it to try and cut some food, and he ended up hurting himself. + +Joe’s mom and dad had to take him to the hospital. They were very worried and told him that it was important to listen to them when they warned him about doing something. + +Joe learnt his lesson and promised to listen in the future. He didn’t want to get hurt again and knew that it was important to listen to mom and dad. + +Moral: It's important to listen to warnings as they are there to keep you safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Ted. Ted was very glad, because he was getting a new mattress to sleep on. But when Ted and his mum went to the shop to pick it out, Ted was not so glad. + +The mattress was so soft, Ted thought it was too soft. He wanted it to be firmer, to improve it so he could sleep better. But his mum said it was perfect, and Ted didn't know what to do. + +However, Ted's dad thought he knew what to do. He said he would make it better, and gave Ted an exciting job. Ted had to help his dad fill the mattress with special air! Ted did this, and soon the mattress was much, much better. + +Ted was so glad when he was finished, and couldn't wait to go to bed in his much improved mattress. He drifted off to sleep, happy and comfortable in his new, cosy bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She lived on a farm with her mom and dad. Each day, Lucy helped out by feeding the animals on the farm. + +One day, Lucy was given a plate with some yummy meat on it. But Lucy didn't want to eat it. She wanted a different kind of food, so she decided to resist eating the meat. + +But, Lucy's mom and dad said it was the only food available. Lucy didn't want to eat it, but eventually she gave in. + +The next day, Lucy went to the farmer's market and bought some little vegetable snacks. She was so happy! She resisted eating the meat and chose something healthier. + +From that day onwards, Lucy always looked for little vegetable snacks when she went to the market. She resisted eating the meat and chose a healthier option. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous bear named Bernie. Bernie lived in a small mountain cave. Every day he would go into the forest to explore and gather food. + +One day, Bernie was searching for some food and came across a village. He smelt something delicious and wanted to find out where it was coming from. He crept closer and heard a voice calling out. The voice said it was time to bake a cake. + +Bernie loved cake and wanted to help. He was so excited and asked the baker what he could do. The baker told Bernie that the cake needed a weight to make it rise. Bernie wanted to help and searched around the village. + +After a while, he found an enormous weight! He took it over to the baker who was so thankful. Bernie put the weight on the cake, and it rose up perfectly. Everyone in the village was so happy and thanked Bernie for saving the day. + +From that day onwards, Bernie realised how important it was to help others, no matter how big or small the task was. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who kept a hive. He had the hive for many years and he would tend to it every day. The hive was always full of honey and the man would give it out to those who needed it. + +One day, a young boy came to the man's hive. He asked the man if he could have some of the honey inside. The elderly man nodded and stepped aside, so that the boy could take some honey. The boy was so happy with his jar of honey that he returned the next day to thank the man. + +The man thanked the boy and reminded him to always keep the hive safe. The boy nodded and smiled, then left with his jar of honey. From that day on, the boy would always keep the hive safe and never forget to thank the elderly man. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Amy. + +Sam and Amy were walking in the park when Amy noticed a nice shade under a tree. She pointed to the shade and said, “Let’s play there!†Sam agreed and they ran over. + +The shade felt so comfortable! As they were playing, they noticed a little bird on a branch. The little bird was very bossy and said, “Hey! I live here and I don’t like you over here! Go away!†+ +Sam and Amy were scared but they decided to stay. The bossy little bird kept saying, “Go away! Go away!†But still, Sam and Amy stayed. The bird flapped its wings and flew away, leaving the shade for Sam and Amy. + +Sam and Amy were relieved and started to play again. The shade was so nice and the air felt so fresh. Sam said to Amy, “This shade is really nice!†And Amy agreed! +Once there was a girl named Jen. She was very curious and always wanted to explore new things. One day Jen saw a bracelet in the garden. It was very pretty, with sparkly stones. It was so shiny that Jen wanted to take it. + +Jen started to crawl towards the bracelet. The grass was tickling her legs and she was giggling. Soon she reached the bracelet and she grabbed it. + +Jen was so excited and immediately put it on. She looked at herself in the mirror and was crazy happy with her new bracelet. + +Jen ran around the garden, laughing and showing her friends her bracelet. All her friends thought it was so pretty and amazing. Jen was very proud of her new sparkly bracelet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She was so excited, because she was going on an adventure! + +She packed some food and put it in her bag. Then she put on her shoes and went outside. + +When Sue got to the park, she saw lots of things to do. She saw a swing and a slide, and she could even make sand castles! + +Sue was feeling very hungry, so she looked in her bag for something to eat. She found a jar of jam. She was so happy. She opened the jar and ate the jam with a spoon. It was yummy and so sweet! + +Next, she found a puddle that was all hot and bubbly. It was like a big pot of jam! Sue could feel the hot steam coming off the puddle. + +Sue had a great idea. She took out her spoon and scooped up some of the hot jam. Then she put the spoon on a plate and waited for it to cool. Soon, her yummy jam was ready. + +Sue had completed her adventure! She was so proud of herself, and she ate all the jam very happily. +Kari felt excited as she sat in the wagon. She closed her eyes and felt the warm sunshine on her face. Kari suddenly felt sad. She had done something wrong, and was ashamed. She began to cry. + +Kari's daddy wrapped her in a hug. He wiped away her tears and told her it was okay. Then he said it was time to get going. He pulled the wagon, and Kari felt the warm breeze blowing on her face. + +Kari felt better as they rode in the wagon. She knew her daddy loved her and was no longer ashamed. Kari smiled, feeling happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger. He was very big and strong. + +The tiger wanted to find something that would make him feel happy. He went searching through the forest and soon he saw it - a dull glowing stone. + +It was so pretty! He ran to pick it up and held it close. When he did, the stone began to glow brighter and brighter. So bright that it illuminated the whole forest. + +The tiger looked around, amazed. Everything was so beautiful, he couldn't believe it! He was so happy he thought he would never forget this feeling. The tiger decided to keep the stone forever and it always glows when he needs some light. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Owen and Jake, who loved to play together. They wanted to have a race, but they didn't know how. Suddenly, Owen had an idea - they could balance weights on their heads! + +Owen found a heavy weight and put it on his head. Then he said, "I'm ready!" But Jake shook his head. He said, "That's not fair. My weight is much thinner than yours!" + +Jake found a thin weight and put it on his head. He said, "Now we can race!" They both ran as fast as they could. In the end, Owen won because he had a heavier weight than Jake. + +But they were still friends, and they both had fun. They decided to own their own weights so they could race again. And they smiled, because now they knew just how to have a race! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, named Fred and Ted. Fred was a furry bear, and Ted was a little frog. They both liked to play together. + +One afternoon, they decided to go to the lake and catch some fish with a net. Fred and Ted put the net in the lake, and sure enough, they soon caught a fish. + +But while they were pulling out the net, it accidentally slapped Ted on the head! Fred felt so bad and apologized to Ted. + +"It's okay," said Ted. "It's important to remember not to be careless. We should hold the net carefully so that no one else gets hurt." + +Fred nodded. "You're right," he said, "we should always be careful when we're playing." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful when playing to avoid hurting others. +Once upon a time, there was a blue door. The door was special because it was very strong. It was so strong that nothing could break it. + +One day, a man came to the door. He said he wanted to replace the door. He said he could make it even stronger than before. Everyone was happy and they said yes. + +The man started to work. He worked really hard. Soon, everyone saw that the new door was even stronger than the old one. Everyone was very pleased. + +But when the man was finished, he said he wanted the old door back. Everyone said no because they liked the strong new door. + +The man was very angry. He shouted and shouted and then he hit the door. The new, strong door broke. Everyone was very sad and the man was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue who was so incredible. She had an eraser that she carried around with her wherever she went. + +One day, Sue was walking in the park when she noticed a beautiful tree in the middle. She didn't want to leave it, so she decided to lie down under the tree and take a nap. + +When she awoke, she noticed something strange. The eraser that she had brought with her was gone! + +Sue was quite confused and began to look around, but she couldn't find it. Then, she heard a voice coming from the tree. She looked up and saw a little creature with a cape that was holding the eraser. He said he had seen her lying under the tree and wanted to play a game with her. She agreed. + +The creature said he had hidden the eraser in one of the branches of the tree. He would give her one clue to help her find it. He said, "When you look up, you will see an incredible surprise!" + +Sue looked up and was surprised to see the eraser dangling from one of the tree branches. She had found it! The creature was pleased with her and made her an honorary friend of the tree. + +Afterward, Sue remembered what the little creature had said. It really was an incredible surprise! +Jimmy was walking down the street, looking for insects. He spotted one, it was black and very fast. He tried to catch it with his hands but it was too quick. All of a sudden, he saw it perched on a leaf. + +"You can't catch me!" said the insect as it blinked at Jimmy. + +Jimmy smiled and then suddenly jumped up high. He waved his hands and tried to grab it. But the little insect was too fast for him. + +"I'm too fast for you," said the insect. + +Jimmy kept trying but the insect just kept flying up and down, blinking. + +After a few minutes, Jimmy finally caught the little insect. Jimmy smiled and said, "Now I've got you!" + +The insect said goodbye as Jimmy put it in his pocket, and Jimmy walked away with a happy smile. +One day, a beautiful ostrich was running through the fields. The sun was shining and the grass was green. The ostrich was feeling happy and free. Suddenly, a hunter appeared! He wanted to capture the ostrich, so he ran after it. But the ostrich was too fast. The hunter was getting tired, but he didn't give up. The ostrich started to get scared. She stopped running, and she surrendered. The hunter was able to capture her and take her away. + +The ostrich was very sad and scared. She felt like she had lost her freedom. But then something amazing happened. The hunter saw how beautiful the ostrich was, and decided to set her free. He put her in a field, and let her go. + +The ostrich was so happy! She ran back through the field with joy. She felt free again. She was so thankful to the hunter for giving her another chance. She will never forget that beautiful day of surrender. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old. Every day she loved to go to the park with her mom. The staff at the park were always very nice and friendly to her and her mom. + +One day when they arrived at the park, the staff said something very surprising. "We have a surprise for you Amy!" + +Amy was so excited. She couldn't wait to see what the surprise was. After bouncing around impatiently for a few minutes, the staff finally showed her. It was an ice cream cone! + +Amy thanked the staff for the tasty treat with a big smile on her face. + +The next day, when Amy went back to the park with her mom, the staff had another surprise for her. It was a toy car! Amy was so pleased and thanked the staff. + +Amy couldn't wait to go back to the park the next day, especially after the staff had been so good to her. But when she arrived at the park, there was no surprise. She was a little disappointed. + +Suddenly, the staff said, "Actually, Amy. We have one more surprise. Here it is!" + +It was an even bigger toy car. Amy was so pleased, she shouted, "Yay! Thank you staff!" + +Amy had a great time playing with her two toy cars. She knew that the staff were always looking +Once upon a time, there was a girl. Her name was Mary. Mary was very hungry and wanted something to eat. She went to the shop and asked for pizza. The shopkeeper said "Sorry, I have no more pizzas." Mary was sad. She wanted pizza so she decided to make her own. + +Mary mixed some flour, water and salt together. She rolled it out and put it in the oven. Soon, a delicious smell filled the air. Mary pulled the pizza out of the oven and added some toppings. She put it back in, and it started to grow. Finally, it was big and golden. + +Mary cut the pizza into slices and served it. It was so sweet and delicious. Mary was so happy and she knew that she could make pizza anytime she was hungry. Life was good. +Nathalie and Lia were playing in the park when Nathalie noticed the troubled expression on Lia’s face. + +Nathalie said, “Lia, what’s wrong?†+ +Lia replied, “I want to get a toy but I don’t have any money.†+ +Nathalie smiled and said, “That’s ok. We can find something better to play with.†+ +Lia wasn’t sure about her friend’s suggestion. “What do you mean?†+ +“Sometimes something you find in nature can have more value than a store-bought toy. Let’s look around and find some interesting rocks or twigs or flowers and create our own game.†+ +Lia smiled and said, “That sounds fun! Let’s do it!†+ +The two girls happily ran around gathering treasures from nature. They soon had enough to start a game that was much more fun than any store-bought toy. + +Lia looked up at Nathalie and said, “Thank you for showing me how to make something special out of nothing.†Nathalie gave her a hug and said, “It’s the best kind of value.†+Once upon a time there was a famous lion called Leo. He was the king of the jungle. One day, he went to the town. He was walking in the streets and he saw a tray of colourful sweets on a street corner. He was so excited he screamed out loudly. + +Suddenly, a small girl walking down the street heard the roar and started to cry. She stopped to look at Leo and he asked her, "Why are you crying?" + +The girl replied, "Because of your scream! It was so loud and scary." + +Leo replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I was just so excited about the sweets." + +The girl smiled. Leo offered her one of the sweets from the tray. She thanked him and took one. Leo said goodbye and went back to the jungle. From then on, Leo has been more careful with his roars, and the little girl was never scared of them again. +Once upon a time, there was a humble dragon. It lived in a misty valley, surrounded by trees and birds. Every day, the dragon would whisper to the birds, talking about its day and listening to their stories. + +One day, the dragon heard a whispering voice calling it from the mist. Curious, the dragon stepped forward and saw a magical fairy for the first time. The fairy had a kind face and the dragon knew it was safe. + +The fairy used her magical powers to grant the dragon's wish. She waved her wand and the misty valley filled with colour and happiness. The dragon was so happy and thanked the fairy. + +The fairy smiled, then whispered to the dragon one last time. She said "Be kind and humble, my friend. Goodbye". With that, the fairy disappeared back into the mist and the dragon went back home, filled with happiness and joy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jill and Jake. They were very good friends and loved to do things together. + +One day, Jill and Jake were walking in the park and they came across a hidden television set. Jill said "Let's unite to see what this television can show us!" + +So, Jill and Jake joined forces and together they used their strength to move the television set out of the park. + +When they arrived back at Jill's house, they began to watch the television. Suddenly they heard a strange noise coming from inside the television set. + +When they took a closer look, they saw two tiny creatures living in the television - it was two very small mice! + +Jill and Jake were so happy to have found this surprise! They were glad that the two mice were able to unite them even more. From that day onward, Jill and Jake stayed best friends forever and even adopted the two mice as their own. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Steve. He loved to play in the park. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom. She said, "Steve, you can match the leaves on the ground and make a picture!" + +Steve ran around the park, matching the leaves. Most of them were yellow and orange, but he found one that was a bright green! + +Later that day, Steve wanted to go swimming in the lake. His mom said, "No, Steve. The water is too wet!" + +Steve was so sad but he agreed that he couldn't go swimming. He said, "Maybe next time." + +But Steve didn't give up. He told his mom, "I think I can swim, even if the water is wet!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Ok, Steve, if you think you can do it, let's try!" + +They went to the lake and Steve put on his swimsuit. He stuck his toe in the water and it was cold and wet, but he jumped in anyway! + +Steve ended up having a wonderful time swimming in the lake. He was so proud of himself for being brave enough to try it even though the water was wet. + +The next time Steve and his mom went to the park, he didn't need to match the leaves. Instead, he ran straight to the lake to go swimming! +Once upon a time, there was a very brave person, named Sarah. Sarah loved to explore the world with her parents. Whenever they went, Sarah looked for things that were interesting. + +One day, while they were on their journey, Sarah saw something sparkly. She asked her parents what it was, and they told her it was a mineral. Sarah bent down and put her hand out to pick it up, but her parents said no. + +Sarah was very frustrated and said it was stupid why she couldn't pick it up. But her parents told her that the mineral was very delicate, and if she touched it, it could possibly break. + +Sarah thought about what her parents said and finally understood. She smiled and decided to take a picture of the beautiful mineral instead of picking it up. + +From this experience, Sarah learned that it is important to respect nature and things around you and be careful with everything. Sarah was happy for listening to her parents and learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time there lived a wise old man named Dave. Dave was very kind and he always offered tours through his beautiful garden. + +One day, he met a 3 year old child and asked her if she'd like a tour. She was excited and wanted to explore the garden with Dave right away! + +Dave took her around the garden and explained all the wonderful things she could find. The child was so happy that she wanted to restore Dave's garden every day. + +But one day, Dave got very ill. All the other children wanted him to get better somehow so they decided to restore the garden in his honour. But they were too late - Dave had passed away. + +The child was very sad and she never felt the same way about her garden tours again. She was wise enough to know that some things can never be restored. +Once upon a time there was an engine. It was loud and always going. One day, it started to sneeze. Its sneezes were so loud, they hurt! It tried to stop sneezing, but it just couldn't. So the engine kept sneezing and sneezing and it just got louder and louder. That's when a friendly bird came to help. It flew down and flapped its wings over the engine. The wind from the bird's wings cooled the engine and its sneezes faded away. Everyone nearby was so relieved. The engine was happy too, now it didn't hurt when it sneezed. +Once upon a time, there was a special girl. She liked to kick with her feet very high in the air. One day, she got a label that said she was very successful. She was so proud! + +Every day, the girl tried to kick a little higher. She practiced in her room, in her backyard and in the park. She kept trying and she kept kicking higher and higher. + +Soon enough, her label changed from “successful†to “very successfulâ€! Everyone cheered for her. + +The girl was so happy that she had worked hard and been successful. She knew that with some practice and a lot of hard work, she could keep kicking higher and higher and earning even better labels. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was just three years old. He loved nature and playing outside in the wild. + +Jack asked his Mom: "Mom, can I go and explore the wild?" + +"No, Jack," his Mom said. "It is too dangerous. You must stay home today." + +Jack was very disappointed, but he didn't argue. He tried to find something else to do. + +Jack decided to try and cook something in the kitchen. But he was too young, and he was spoiled by his Mom. He didn't respect the kitchen and he made a huge mess. + +His Mom was very angry. "Oh, you spoiled child!" she said. "You can't go outside and explore the wild. Now you can't go into the kitchen either until you learn to respect it!" + +Jack was very sad. He wanted to explore in the wild and try cooking, but he had made a big mistake. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a kind old woman who always carried a bag full of treats for any hungry children she would find. One day, it was very dry and the old woman was feeling thirsty. Despite the dryness, she stopped by a small pond to get a drink of water. When she looked up, she noticed a little girl crying beside the pond. The old woman asked the girl what was wrong. The girl said she couldn't find her bag of treats. The old woman smiled and said she had an idea. She asked the girl to close her eyes, gave her a big kiss on the cheek and told her to open her eyes. To the little girls surprise, her bag of treats had been filled up with fresh water from the pond. + +The old woman told the girl to go home and share the water with her family. The little girl hugged the old woman and thanked her. She went home and shared the water with her family. + +The moral of this story is that sharing what we have can be the best way to show our love for others, even when we don't have much to give. Kisses, bags of treats, or even a few drops of water can show how much we care. +Once upon a time there was a big bear who was in a hurry. He was in such a rush that he started running. He ran and ran until he saw a hut. + +The bear was very excited and wanted to take a rest. But when he got close to the hut, he saw that it was very difficult to open the door. He tried pushing and pulling, but the door wouldn't open. + +The bear was so desperate that he decided to crawl through a window. But it was very small, so it was very difficult. + +The bear finally figured it out and he crawled inside of the hut. He was so happy and settled in to take a nap. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a fair girl. She was on a mission. She had to unlock a secret. She walked up to a big door and saw a nail on the door. She picked up the nail and put it in the keyhole. She turned the nail and the door opened. + +The girl stepped inside and saw a treasure chest. She was excited! She opened it and inside was a magical golden key. The key was sparkly and glinted in the light of the room. + +The girl held the key tightly and then remembered what she had come to do. She said "I have to find the other key and unlock the room". + +The girl set off to find the second key. She searched high and low but couldn't find it. She asked a friendly bird for help. The bird pointed at a tree in the distance. She ran over to the tree and climbing up the trunk, she saw a second golden key. + +The girl smiled. She quickly unlocked the door with both keys. When she opened the door she saw a big pile of presents! + +The girl was overjoyed. She had worked hard and used her brains to unlock the door. She was fair and smart! +Once upon a time, there was a dad who was worried about his land. He wanted to make it look better than before. + +So he went to the store and bought some new things. He brought a bag of grass seed and some water. He also got some tools to help him. + +The dad worked hard to replace the old, tired land. He planted the grass seed and watered it a lot. Then he put down some new tools to help the plants grow better. + +Soon enough, the dad's worrying was all gone. The land was looking much better. It was looking so much better than before and he was so happy. He was very proud of the hard work he had done. +Once upon a time, there lived a special creature who was very gifted. His special gift was being able to release a special poison. This poison could make any creature who smelled it very happy and positive. + +The creature's only job was to make sure the poison was released into the world every day. The world felt much brighter and more colourful because of this special creature. + +But one day, a wicked person tried to stop the creature from releasing its poison. The creature had nowhere to hide, so it was very scared. Fortunately, all the other creatures in the world worked together to help the special creature and made sure the wicked person could not catch it. + +The special creature was happy and so were all the other creatures in the world. Everyone thanked the special creature for releasing its special poison in the world, which made them feel so much healthier and happier. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a dad. They had a son. One day, the young boy wanted to go for a swim. + +So, the family went to the lake. As soon as the boy jumped into the water, it was so silent. Not even a ripple disturbed the calm. The boy was delighted with the silence. + +He swam around for a while, deeper and deeper into the lake. Then all of a sudden he heard a terrible noise. He was so scared that he quickly swam back to the edge. His mom and dad were waiting there with big, worried eyes. + +His dad smiled and said, “It was just a big fish!†+ +They all had a good laugh. Then the boy went swimming again, happy and without fear. +Mom put the broccoli on the plate. It looked yucky and green. The kid frowned. He didn't want to eat it. He was too troubled. + +Mom said, "Eat your broccoli, honey." + +The kid shook his head. He didn't want to eat the broccoli. He crossed his arms and frowned. + +Mom put her hands on her hips. She said, "Eat your broccoli!" + +The kid looked at the broccoli, then back at mom. He didn't want to eat. He was still too troubled. + +Mom said, "If you eat your broccoli, I'll give you a big hug, okay?" + +The kid thought about it for a minute. A hug from mom sounded like a good idea. He nodded and said, "Okay, I will eat my broccoli." + +He picked up the broccoli and took a bite. It still tasted yucky, but he was happy because he got a hug from mom. +One day, a small girl was playing in her backyard. She was looking for something to do, when suddenly she stumbled upon something strange. It was a big egg! She was excited and decided to catch it. She reached out and grabbed it with both hands. + +The egg was heavier than the little girl expected, so she dropped it. Immediately, she heard a voice. + +"Be honest with me, little girl," the voice said, "What were you trying to do?" + +The little girl was scared and started to cry. She didn't know what to say. + +"It's ok," the voice said, "I won't be mad. Please tell me, were you trying to catch me?" + +The little girl wiped her tears away and nodded. + +"That's good," the voice said, +"When you're honest, so many amazing things can happen!" + +The little girl was relieved and asked what would happen next. + +The voice smiled and said, "You're going to take me home and show me to your parents. We have a lot of fun things to do together!" + +The little girl smiled and picked up the egg. She was excited to show her parents the amazing thing she had just caught. +Once upon a time there was a thin magical wand. It could shoot magical sparkles of light. One day, a 3 year old child picked up the magical wand. They were so excited! The child waved the wand and shouted, "Magic! Magic!" Suddenly, the wand began to shoot bright sparkles of light. All the people in the room were amazed. Everywhere the child pointed, sparkles of light shot from the wand. Everyone laughed and clapped with excitement. The child even made a thin rainbow! Everyone was so happy and the magical sparkles of light made everything feel so wonderful. In the end, the 3 year old and the magical wand were pretend shooting sparkles of magical light, and the day was magical! +Emily was out driving in her jeep when she saw a kind old man. +He was playing his guitar on the side of the street. Emily thought the man was very brave and she decided to show her appreciation. + +She parked her jeep and ran over to the old man. +The old man smiled and said "Thank you for being so kind". +Emily put her hands together and began to softly applaud. + +The old man was surprised by Emily's kind gesture, so he leaned over and said "You want to join me?" +Emily excitedly nodded yes and the old man handed her the guitar. +The old man said "Let's make some music together!" + +Emily began to make beautiful sound with the guitar and the old man smiled with joy. +The two of them played and sang for what felt like hours and the old man finally said "That was wonderful". +Emily smiled and clapped her hands together. +The old man thanked Emily again and they both said goodbye. + +As Emily drove away in her jeep, she was so happy that she was able to show kindness to the old man. She hugged the guitar tight and smiled. She knew she would always remember the day she shared music with the old man. +Once upon a time there was a generous man. Every day he went around the town with a rag, collecting things he found. Everyone in the town knew the generous man and they were happy to give him things to include in his rag. He always said thank you to everyone who gave him something. + +One day, the generous man found a little girl with shining eyes. She was happy to see him, and gave him her favourite teddy bear. The generous man smiled, thanked the little girl, and included the teddy bear in his rag. + +The generous man went around the town each day, and the little girl waited for him every day. When he came he always brought her a special surprise. The little girl was so happy that the generous man was always generous to her. + +The generous man and the little girl were great friends. They played together, laughed together, and the generous man always shared his surprises with the little girl. + +The end. +One day there was a big nation of people. They all were very friendly to each other. But one day an ugly monster came to their nation. He was so big and scary that everyone started to yell. He roared and scared all the people. + +The monster was so mean that nobody wanted him around. He kept yelling and trying to scare them but they all held their ground. They started to yell right back at him and told him to go away. + +The monster just kept roaring and tried to scare the people. Then all of a sudden, a huge ray of sunshine came down from the sky and made the monster disappear. Everyone was so happy, they all cheered and hugged each other! From then on, the nation was a safe, happy place and the people were never scared again. +Once upon a time there was a playful rabbit who loved to have fun. One day, the rabbit was running around, hopping and skipping when he saw a missile. He wanted to play with it, but he knew his mommy wouldn't like it. He didn't listen and touched it anyway. + +Mommy saw what happened and was angry with the rabbit. She told him he couldn't play with the missile and he had to be punished. The rabbit was sad and started to cry. + +Mommy was sad too and told the rabbit how much she loved him. She hugged him and said that he should never try to play with the missile again. + +The rabbit nodded and said he was sorry. Mommy smiled and said that he was forgiven. Then they went outside to play and have lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a restless boy. He always wanted to do something different and exciting. One day, he stepped off the path and found a meeting. He was so excited that he got very close, but he should have stayed further away. + +The people at the meeting did not look happy when they saw the restless boy. They got very angry and started screaming at him. The boy was so scared he started crying and quickly stepped away. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes the most exciting adventures can have bad endings. It is important to be careful and think before you do something. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom loved to explore. One day, he decided to go explore the garden. + +Tom saw a vase near the front of the garden. He wanted to pick it up and take it home. Tom picked up the vase and said, "I want to take this home". + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Be careful with that vase! It can be dangerous". Tom looked around but he couldn't see anyone. He looked into the vase and thought about how it might change his room at home. + +Tom decided to take it home anyway. He was careful and made sure he held it tight. + +When he got home, Tom was amazed. He looked around his room and saw that the vase had changed it. He smiled. He was so happy that he could discover new things. + +Tom was lucky he listened to the voice in the garden because the vase changed his room but it could have been dangerous too! +Once upon a time, there was a hairy bear. He lived in a big winter forest. Every winter, the bear would sleep for a long time. He would rest in his cold den and eat lots of yummy food. + +One winter was very special. As the snow started to fall, the bear saw something in the distance. It was a little girl wearing a big red coat. The bear watched her as she played in the snow. + +The little girl noticed the bear and went closer. She was scared but the bear just stayed still. She slowly reached out her hand and the bear stayed still. + +The two of them played in the snow until it was dark. When the girl finally had to go home, the bear said goodbye. He waved his paw and watched her leave. Then the bear went back to his den to rest. +There was a tall pony in the meadow. It was the tallest pony the little girl had ever seen. She was amazed and walked closer to get a better view. + +Suddenly, the pony started to tremble. It shook and shivered, like it was scared. The little girl was very worried. She tried to pet the pony, but it would not stop shaking. + +The man who owned the meadow saw the pony trembling and said, "C'mon old friend, I'm here to help. Let's go find your friends in the barn, they'll help make you feel better." + +The pony stopped trembling and followed the man. The little girl smiled, knowing that the pony was no longer scared. + +The little girl waved goodbye to the tall pony as it walked into the barn. From then on, she would always come to the meadow to see if the pony was okay. +Lois was a young girl. She was very brave and liked to explore. One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She grabbed her hat, put on her shoes and ran out of the house. + +Lois walked and walked until she arrived at the beach. There was no one else around. She found a big rock and knelt down beside it. The sand was hot and the sun was shining brightly. + +Suddenly, Lois heard a noise. It was a sound like a big bird. She quickly looked up and saw an eagle flying above her head. The eagle flew so fast that it made Lois giggle. + +When the eagle disappeared, Lois felt a bit sad. She decided to kneel there a bit longer. As Lois knelt, the sun began to go down and the air got cool. + +Lois arrived home just in time for dinner. She told her family all about her adventure and how she had seen the quick eagle. Everyone was very happy for her. + +The end. +Once, a fisherman went out fishing. He had a mild day and saw many beautiful fish in the water. + +The fisherman put his rod into the water to catch a fish and waited. After a while a fish bit his rod. The fisherman pull the rod back and caught the fish. He was so happy! + +He said to the fish, “Let me take you home.†+ +But the fish said, “No, please let me go. I don’t want to do what you are doing.†+ +The fisherman thought for a while and then said, “OK, I will let you go.†+The fisherman put the fish back in the water. The fish swam away happily and the fisherman was glad that he had done the right thing. +The little girl felt so happy when her aunt came to visit. She was smiling and hugged her aunt tightly. The little girl asked her aunt, "Where are you going?" Her aunt smiled and said, "I'm going for a walk." + +The little girl felt a bit fearful as she watched her aunt walk away. She thought to herself, "Will she come back?" + +The little girl waited and waited and waited. She began to feel a little more worried. Then, in the distance, she saw her aunt coming back. The little girl let out a big smile and ran to greet her. + +Her aunt smiled and bent down to hug her. Then the aunt said, "It took me longer then I thought, I had to take a detour. I wanted to surprise you!" She handed the little girl a new toy and they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl called Daisy. One day, Daisy was walking through the forest when she saw something unusual. It was a huge puddle of something sparkly and strange. + +As Daisy looked closer, she could see that it was melting. This made her curious, so she took a step closer. All of a sudden, the melting puddle started speaking to Daisy. It asked her a question. "Where did I come from?" Daisy had never seen anything like this before so it was an unusual question. + +She looked around for an answer, but nothing seemed to make sense. Suddenly, Daisy had an idea. She smiled, grabbed a big spoon from her pocket and scooped up the sparkly melting puddle. Daisy took it home with her, where it stayed and played with her every day. +Alice, who was three years old, was playing in the park one day. She looked around and noticed a big green tree with a big sign. The sign said "Welcome to Club Green!" and had a smiley face on it. +Alice was excited and wanted to join the club. She ran up to the tree and asked the club leader if she could join. The leader was very friendly and said yes. She invited Alice to join the club and play with the other children. +Alice was so happy and went to play with the other children. She enjoyed running around, playing games and having fun with her new friends. +Alice had the best time and she was very happy when the leader invited her to come back the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a rich club for three year olds. Everyone loved to play games and go on fun adventures. All the kids were happy except for one girl. + +Her name was Lily, and she always stayed in the corner alone. When the other kids asked her why, she would just shake her head and stay silent. + +One little boy named Paul noticed how quiet and sad Lily was. He walked to her corner and said, "Hey, what's wrong? When are you going to join the club?" + +Lily sighed and said, "I miss my mom. She used to take me to this club, and we had lots of fun. Now she's gone, and I miss her so much." + +Paul didn't know what to say, so he just gave her a big hug and said, "It's ok, Lily. I'm sure your mom misses you too." + +Then, Paul put his arm around Lily and said, "Come on, let's go explore the club together." + +And from that day on, Lily and Paul were always seen having the most fun in the rich club! +Once upon a time there was a mom, a dad and a little girl. The little girl loved pretending, so every day she would pretend she was something else. + +One day, the mom and dad decided to have a picnic. They grabbed some food and the little girl came along too. They got to the park and the little girl was so excited. “Let’s pretend this is our own camp!†she said. + +The mom and dad set up the cooler and then made a fake grill. The dad pretended to be the cook and had fun flipping burgers. Then he shouted, “It’s time to eat!†+ +They all pretended to eat the burgers and laughed. “These burgers are crazy!†said the dad. The little girl smiled and hugged her mom and dad. It was the best pretend picnic ever! +Once upon a time, there was a gentle oven, sitting in a kitchen. Every day, it helped the family cook delicious meals. One day, the oven decided to try something new. + +So it folded itself up, like a blanket. It seemed to enjoy the feeling of folding up tight. The oven kept folding, until it started to feel hot. It folded itself even more, and soon it was so tight that it couldn't move. + +Unfortunately, the oven could not get back to its normal shape. It had become so tight, that it was stuck. The oven never cooked another meal, and the family was sad. +Once there was a boy who loved to sing. He would sing all day long, everywhere he went. One day, while he was out walking he passed an old lady. He was so happy and sung even louder. The old lady stopped and smiled, then she started to sing along with him. + +The boy was so embarrassed because he thought everyone would laugh and make fun of him. But, instead, the old lady's singing was beautiful and she clapped along with him. Everyone else who saw them clapped and cheered too. + +When the song ended, everyone was clapping and the old lady called out to the boy, "Thank you for your lovely singing! That was wonderful!" The boy was so happy that he murmured a thank-you with a huge grin on his face. Everybody laughed and the old lady said, "I can hear the music in your ear!" + +The boy was so embarrassed but he knew the old lady was right. He could hear the music inside and he knew he had a special gift to share with others. He thanked the old lady and he went on singing and joyfully sharing his special gift with the world. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam. Everywhere Sam went, he loved asking questions. He was always very curious about the things around him and was never afraid to question. +One day, Sam spotted a big box in the middle of the field. He wanted to know what was inside the box. He approached the box and started to question why it was there. +Sam soon received an answer from an old man. The old man said the box was full of helpful items. The old man said that if Sam ever needed anything, the box would always be there. +Sam was so excited to have found a source of helpful items. He thanked the old man and ran off as fast as he could to tell his mum and dad about the box. +From then on, every time Sam needed something he knew he could go to the box and find what he needed. +Moral of the story: Never be scared to question things -you never know what you might find! +Once there was a little girl named Sally who loved painting. Every day, she would grab her paints and start painting the most wonderful pictures. Sally's favorite time to paint was when a hurricane came through. She'd stand in her yard, watching the hurricane and painting the most delicious pictures. + +One day, Sally's mom saw her painting and said, "Sally, don't go out in the hurricane! It isn't safe." But Sally didn't listen. She kept painting as the hurricane got stronger and stronger. + +Finally, the hurricane was too strong for even Sally and she had to go inside. As she ran in, she saw the most delicious painting she'd ever painted fly away in the wind. She cried and cried, unable to get back her masterpiece. She realized that sometimes painting during a hurricane just wasn't safe. +Once upon a time, there was a purple monkey. He loved to climb and was always very adventurous. One day, he went out exploring in the jungle. He climbed up trees, over rocks and even high mountains. + +At the top of a mountain, he found a microphone. It was very shiny and quite unusual. The monkey couldn't resist taking it down with him. He placed the microphone around his neck and started to climb down the mountain. + +When he arrived back in the jungle, he held the microphone up to his mouth and made lots of loud squeaky noises. He imagined that it was just like a real microphone, so he pretended to be a singer! He sang and sang until he was happy. + +The next day, the purple monkey went out into the jungle with the microphone and went searching for new adventures. +Bob was a brave firefighter. He had done this job for many years, and was very proud of himself. "Time to go to work!" he said with a big smile. + +So Bob grabbed his gear, and rushed to the station to prepare his truck. As he went, he noticed a big cloud of smoke coming from the forest. He told one of the other firefighters, "I think something unusual is happening." + +The firefighters all got in their trucks and drove to the forest. From far away they saw huge red flames. When they arrived, Bob's crew got ready to put out the fire. + +Bob said to the crew, "Stay here and start preparing to put out the fire. I'm going to drive the truck closer and see if any help is available." + +Bob drove closer and saw the fire was really big. He turned to his crew and shouted, "We need to hurry! Send help!" + +Luckily, other firefighters soon arrived, and they all worked together to save the forest. Bob and his crew had done a great job. + +But Bob knew that if he hadn't been available to notice the smoke and send for help, it would have been an even bigger disaster. +Once upon a time, there was a kid. His name was Jake. Jake was very calm. He liked to take his time when he did things. He would stay calm and think carefully before he made a decision or took any action. + +One day, Jake decided it was time to meet some new friends. He put on his shoes and walked outside. He saw some kids playing in the park. Jake smiled and decided to join the fun. + +The other kids were very friendly. They greeted Jake warmly and introduced themselves by name. Jake was so happy! He felt even calmer now that he had a few friends. He was sure this was going to be the start of a great friendship. +One day, Peeka the bird and her family were in the forest. Peeka saw a trunk lying on the ground that no one else had noticed. Peeka was excited and she flew over to the trunk. + +Peeka hopped around, trying to figure out what was inside. With a big surprise, the trunk began to rise up into the air! Peeka and her family watched in amazement as the trunk floated away over the trees. + +Peeka’s family knew they had to stay safe and not follow the unknown trunk into the sky. Peeka was sad and she tried to fly away to catch up with the trunk, but her family held her back and told her it was too dangerous. + +Peeka learned a valuable lesson that day: no matter how exciting something unknown may seem, it’s important to stay safe and not get caught up in something that could be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. She was a competitive soul and loved to try her very best at everything she did. + +One day, Molly wanted to try something new. She decided to pick a rose from the garden. She had never seen such an amazing flower before and was eager to pick it. + +Molly carefully plucked a beautiful rose from the bush and admired it's bright petals. But then, her mom appeared and said, "No, Molly. Don't pick the roses. You can't do this!" Molly felt a bit sad and put the rose back in the bush. + +Molly's mom said softly, "It's okay Molly - why don't you try to win a competition? You're so competitive, I'm sure you'll be able to do it!" + +Molly was so happy and excited to try the competition. She set to work, determined to win. In the end, she was the very first champion and proudly held her medal up high! +Once upon a time there was a strong frog. He wanted to do some work but he didn't know what. He hopped around looking for something he could do and eventually he saw a pond. He hopped over and asked the other frogs: + +"Hello there! I'm looking for work. Do you have something I can do?" + +The frogs all laughed and said, "No little frog, there's nothing for you to do here." + +But the strong frog persisted. "Please! Just one job, I can do anything!" + +The older frogs thought for a bit and then one of them said, "If you're so strong, how about you try catching all the little bugs in the pond. You can make it a game. See how many you can catch in one day?" + +The strong frog was so excited! He couldn't wait to start his new job! He hopped around the pond all day catching little bugs left and right. At the end of the day, the frog had collected enough bugs to feed the whole pond. + +The other frogs were so impressed with the strong frog's hard work. He was praised and thanked by the other frogs and they made him their leader. He led with kindness and strength, and everyone was happy and content. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl who was very enthusiastic about exploring. One day, she went on a fun adventure. She peeked around the corner of the house and saw something shiny. It was a crack in a window. She was so excited, she wanted to take a closer look. She ran up to the window and peered through the crack. She could see a beautiful garden inside. Flowers of all different colors were everywhere. The trees were tall and full of birds singing songs. She was so enthralled by the sight that she just stood there, in awe of its beauty. After a few moments, the little girl smiled and ran off to look for more fun things to explore. +Once upon a time there were two friends that loved playing together. One day while they were playing, one of them picked a thin tip off the ground. The other was not happy that the first one had picked the thin tip without asking. They started to argue about who the thin tip belonged to. + +The first one said it was theirs because they had picked it up. But the other one said that didn't matter because it was their thin tip too. They argued for a long time but no one wanted to give in. Then finally one of them had an idea. + +They agreed that they should split the thin tip in half. That way, each of them could have a piece of the thin tip. So they got out a knife and carefully cut the thin tip in half. Then each of them happily took a piece of the thin tip. + +The two friends were happy they could share the thin tip and continued playing together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sadie. She lived in a nice and cozy house with her mom and dad. +Sadie was promised a pink balloon if she cleaned up her room. She worked hard and finished her task. Unfortunately, mom and dad paid no attention to Sadie when she asked them for the balloon. They just ignored her. Sadie was so sad and cried out loudly. She felt so hurt and angry that her mom and dad didn't keep their promise. +Sadie tried to talk to her mom and dad but they still ignored her. Over time, she stopped asking and became lonely and sad. +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a white shark. He was very big and looked funny with his big sharp teeth. His name was Sam. + +Sam liked to play with his friends. Every morning they would play tag, chase each other, and jump around in the big blue sea. All the other fish called Sam the Big White Shark. They all looked up to him and admired his bravery. + +On sunny days, Sam would lay back and bask in the sun's warm rays. He would drift and dream of the deep dark ocean and all the wonders he had seen. + +One day, some humans wanted to capture Sam, but he was too fast for them. He jumped and ducked, zig zagging away from the giant white ship. Sam was very brave and did not let them get him. His friends cheered and clapped for him! + +From then on, Sam was known as the Big White Shark. He was brave and bold and everyone loved his name. +Once, there was a long, hot day. It was so hot, nobody wanted to go outside. That's when Elizabeth had an idea! + +She opened the cooler and found some ice-cream inside! She smiled and said, "Let's play a game! Who can hold the ice-cream the longest?" + +Her friends all yelled out yeah and eagerly crowded around her. + +One by one, they each tried to hold the ice-cream. But as they were all in the hot sun, it was too much! The ice-cream quickly melted away, leaving their hands sticky and cold. + +Finally it was Elizabeth's turn. She wrapped her hands around the cooler and tugged hard - it was very heavy! But it was worth it - Elizabeth eventually managed to hold the ice-cream for the longest. + +The sun was setting, but Elizabeth and her friends all had smiles on their faces. They celebrated their victory with a big cheer! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She had a tooth that was very cheap. Every day, Sarah would show her tooth to the people in her town. They thought it was so special! +One day, Sarah met a prince. He said that he wanted to marry her tooth. She was so excited and said yes! +Sarah and her prince had a big tooth wedding. All of the townspeople came to celebrate. There was lots of singing, dancing and eating. +At the end of the night, the prince and Sarah kissed. Everyone cheered and it was the best night of Sarah's life. +Sarah and her prince lived happily ever after, with their tooth at the center of their love. +The sky was dark and it was beginning to rain. A truck was driving down the road. It was a very powerful truck. It had big wheels and a strong engine. The ground was wet and slippery from the rain. The truck drove over the wet grass and through the puddles. The powerful truck was determined to reach its destination despite the rain. + +The truck drove on until it reached a tall building. The rain was still pouring down, but the truck stopped in front of the building. The truck driver got out and opened the back of the truck. There were boxes inside, and the truck driver started to unload them. + +When the truck was empty, it drove away. The truck driver drove through the rain and the powerful truck returned safely back home. The rain was still falling, but the truck made it safely back without any problem. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby elephant. The baby elephant was very naughty and mommy was always mad. One day, mommy was mad at the baby elephant because he was being very naughty. He was stomping around and running away. + +So mommy brought out a big blue comb. She said to the baby elephant, "Baby elephant, you must use this comb every day to clean your fur. Do you understand?" The baby elephant nodded yes and promised to always comb his fur. + +But the baby elephant was not very persistent. He often forgot to use his comb and his fur became very messy. + +Mommy was still mad at the baby elephant, but she still loved him. So she said to the baby elephant, "Baby elephant, I know that you can change and be persistent about combing your fur. If you do this, I will forgive you and love you again." + +The baby elephant was very happy to hear this. The baby elephant became very persistent about combing his fur and mommy was very proud. She loved and hugged the baby elephant and said, "I am so proud of you. You have been very persistent and I forgive you." + +This story shows that it is important to be persistent and have patience. It's also important to forgive each other and not hold grudges. +Once upon a time there was a family who cared for each very much. Every night before bed, they would kneel beside their beds and pray. They all felt so proud when they finished. + +One day, the family went to a special restaurant. It was the first time they ever went to a restaurant together and they were very excited. At the restaurant they saw a big menu and it made them feel very grown-up and proud. They all looked at the menu to decide what they wanted to order. After they placed their orders, they all said a prayer out loud and felt proud as ever. + +The family enjoyed their night together at the restaurant. They said more prayers before leaving and thanked God for the wonderful time they had together. + +Whenever the family thought back to the special night they spent in the restaurant they smiled and were always so proud knowing that they prayed together. +Once upon a time there was a brave engine. It wanted to take a trip to the faraway place. So it took a deep breath and started moving. It was so brave and determined! + +The engine moved slowly but steadily. After a while it saw a hill ahead of it. It was scared, but it was brave enough to take it. It started going up the hill, bit by bit. + +When it reached the top, the engine was so proud of itself. It had taken its first big trip by itself. Now it knows it can take other trips, no matter how far. It looks forward to the next one! +Once there was a little girl named Rachel. She had two parents who were very attractive. She loved to spend time with them. + +One day, Rachel decided that she wanted to show her parents how much she enjoyed them. She decided to make something special. She gathered up some pretty flowers and arranged them into a pretty bouquet. + +When Rachel was finished, she shyly presented her gift to her parents. Her parents were so pleased! They hugged her tightly and thanked her for the thoughtful gift. + +Rachel was so happy! She smiled and giggled, knowing that her parents were pleased. From then on, she enjoyed making her parents a bouquet of flowers every weekend. Her parents were always so happy and thankful. + +Rachel learned from this experience that showing her parents how much she enjoys them can make everyone happy! +Once there was a quiet little girl named May. She was always curious and had lots of ideas running around in her brain. One day she had a wonderful idea that she wanted to spread to everyone. May ran out of the house and found her friends outside playing. She ran up to them and said, "I have a great idea, I want to spread it around!" + +The children looked at her with curiosity, so May began to explain her idea. She said, "We can take all the leaves that have fallen and make a big pile. Then, we can jump into the pile and have lots of fun!" + +The children loved May's idea and quickly began to spread it around the neighborhood. Everyone talked about May's great idea and before they knew it, lots of people were gathering fallen leaves and making piles just like May said. + +May smiled proudly and saw that her idea had spread far and wide. She knew that her creative brain had brought joy to many people. And they were all having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a jeep. It lived in a mysterious forest, far away from any people. Each day, the jeep drove around the forest, feeling peaceful. + +One day, the jeep heard an unfamiliar noise. It stopped and listened. Then, it heard a sneeze! It was coming from a nearby bush. The jeep was curious and wanted to see who was sneezing. + +The jeep moved closer to the bush and peeked inside. To its surprise, there was a little bear! It was wearing a blue hat, and was hugging its knees. It seemed cozy and content. + +The little bear sneezed again and looked up. Its eyes lit up when it saw the jeep nearby. The two became friends, and the jeep took the bear around the mysterious forest. They drove around for hours, enjoying the happy view. + +The little bear waved goodbye when it was time to go home. The jeep missed its new friend and hoped to see him again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow birthday balloon. One day, the balloon went to the hospital with his mommy. Everyone was very kind and smiled at the balloon. He liked it! + +The balloon was glad to be in the hospital because he saw many new things. He saw a big turtle in a tank, he saw some colorful fish in another tank, and he even saw a giraffe! + +Mommy and the balloon went to a big room. The room was bright and the walls were yellow. Then the balloon's mommy said, "It's time for your check-up." + +The check-up was fun. The doctor showed the balloon many pictures and listened to his tummy. After the check-up was done, the balloon's mommy said she was proud of him. + +And so, the balloon and his mommy left the hospital. He was happy to have gone to the hospital and learn all the cool new things he did. He smiled at the thought of it being a special yellow birthday! +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a rabbit and a bear. They lived in the woods and were best friends. + +One day, the bear and rabbit were walking together and suddenly, the bear stopped. He was looking at something deep in the woods. The rabbit asked him what he was looking at and the bear said he was looking at a deep pond. + +The rabbit knew it was the rainy season because the pond was full of water. He looked closer and saw something swimming. He shouted a warning to the bear - it was a crocodile. + +The bear screamed in fear and started to run away. The rabbit ran too, but he stopped for a moment to remember one thing - never to go near deep water in the rainy season. + +The two friends ran back home and from then on, the bear and rabbit remembered to stay away from deep water in the rainy season. They learned a valuable lesson - to be careful and stay safe. +Once there was a little girl who was very adventurous. She wanted to explore the world. So she started to walk. + +She walked and walked until she came to a big cave that looked so wide. She was so curious and wanted to find out what was inside. + +So she bravely stepped inside the cave and all she could see was darkness! She knew she needed to find a light so she kept walking until she found a big room with a giant fire in the middle. + +The fire was burning so brightly that it lit up the whole room. She could see now that the walls and the ceilings of the cave were sparkling with crystals and gemstones. She was so amazed. + +She had a wonderful time exploring the cave. She saw a lot of new and exciting things until it was time to go back home. But she never forgot her exciting adventure inside the wide cave. +One day, two little mice were playing in the garden, nibbling on pieces of crumbly cheese. Suddenly, one of them noticed a small jar of delicious-looking red sauce, sitting on the ground nearby. + +The little mouse looked up at his friend and said, “We should escape!†+ +The other little mouse paused and replied, “What’s escape?†+ +“It means to run away and have some sauce!†the first little mouse replied, excitedly. + +So, they scurried slowly towards the jar of sauce, ready to have a feast. But just when they got close enough to touch it, a giant hand scooped it up! + +The two little mice were so frustrated, but they couldn’t escape fast enough. And so, without the delicious sauce, they had to go back to their crumbly cheese. +One day, Matt and his mom went shopping. His mom wanted to buy him a special present, something he had never seen before. She found an unknown leather bag, she thought Matt would love it. but, Matt didn't know what it was and he was a bit scared. + +When they came home, Matt's mom showed him the leather bag and promised to deliver something special. He was excited but he still didnt know what it was. + +The next day, Matt's mom asked him to get the leather bag, and together, they opened it. Inside was a surprise, a little puppy! Matt was so happy, he suddenly knew why his mom had bought him the unfamiliar bag. + +The leather bag had been the perfect way to deliver his new pet. He gave the puppy a big hug, and knew that this pet was going to be a special part of his life. +Once upon a time there was a strong man who loved to joke around. He would always tell funny stories and make people laugh. One day, the man was walking down the street when he saw a little boy crying on the side of the road. He asked the little boy what was wrong, but the boy just shook his head and buried his face into his shoulder. + +The man asked the boy again why he was so sad. The boy told the man he was crying because no one was playing with him. The man smiled and said he could have a playmate if he wanted. The boy's eyes lit up and he nodded his head. + +The man and the little boy played tag and threw a ball around for hours. The man even played pretend with the boy and made him laugh. At the end of the day, the man told the little boy not to worry about not having someone to play with; he told the boy to remember that he was strong and could always find someone to play with. He even joked around with the little boy for a few more minutes before saying goodbye. + +As the man walked away, he felt very happy. He was happy that he was able to make the little boy feel better, and that even his jokes were able to bring a smile to the little boy's face. +Once upon a time, there was an amazing princess. She lived in a giant castle and she wore a pretty gown. She wanted to explore the world so one day she set off. + +The princess wandered for many days until she found a magical forest. She knew it was an amazing place and decided to explore it. As she ventured deeper into the forest, she heard a loud noise. Suddenly, a giant creature appeared and began to destroy everything in sight. + +The princess was very scared, but she bravely stood her ground and yelled at the monster to go away. The monster didn't listen and he kept destroying everything. He was too strong and the princess had no choice but to turn and run away. + +When the monster was done, he had completely destroyed the forest. The princess was sad and wished she could have stopped him. But it was too late and she sadly returned home, never to return to the amazing magical forest again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the woods. They liked to pretend they were explorers and find new things. They saw a hut made of sticks and leaves. It looked old and empty. + +"Let's go inside and see what's there," Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be hurt," Ben said. + +They opened the door and went in. It was dark and dusty. They saw a table, a chair, a bed and some pots. They also saw a big book with strange pictures and words. + +"What is this?" Lily asked, picking up the book. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a magic book," Ben said. + +He opened the book and read a word out loud. It sounded funny and made him giggle. + +Suddenly, a bright light flashed and Ben disappeared. + +"Ben, where are you?" Lily shouted. + +She dropped the book and looked around. She could not see Ben anywhere. + +"Help, help!" Ben's voice came from the book. + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not know what to do. She picked up the book again and tried to find the word that Ben read. + +She hoped she could make him come back. She did not want to lose her friend. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to chase the ball and bring it back. + +One time, the ball rolled too far and went into the street. Tom ran after the ball without looking. He did not see the big car that was coming fast. The car hit Tom and made a loud noise. Tom fell down and did not get up. Anna was scared and screamed. + +A man saw what happened and ran to help Tom. He called an ambulance on his phone. He said, "Don't worry, little girl. The ambulance will come soon and take Tom to the hospital. He will be okay." + +Anna waited and cried. She saw the ambulance come with lights and sirens. The ambulance was white and red. Two people got out of the ambulance and put Tom on a stretcher. They put the stretcher in the ambulance and drove away. + +Anna wanted to go with Tom, but the man said, "You can't go with him. You have to stay here and wait for your mom and dad. They will come soon and take you to see Tom." + +Anna nodded and sat on the bench. She smelled something smelly. She looked around and saw a big trash can. The trash can was full of garbage and flies. Anna wrinkled her nose and moved away from the trash can. She hoped Tom would be better soon. She missed him. +Lily and Mom went to the market. They wanted to buy some apples and bread. Lily liked the market. She saw many people and things. She saw red flowers, yellow bananas, green beans and brown eggs. + +"Look, Mom, a dog!" Lily said. She pointed to a big, black dog. The dog had a blue collar and a shiny tag. It wagged its tail and licked Lily's hand. + +"Hello, dog. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +The dog barked. A man came over. He smiled and said, "His name is Max. He is my dog. He likes children." + +"Hi, Max. Hi, man. I am Lily. This is my mom. We are buying apples and bread," Lily said. + +"Nice to meet you, Lily and Mom. I am Sam. I am buying cheese and ham," the man said. + +They talked for a while. Then they said goodbye. Lily and Mom walked away. + +"Mom, can we get a dog like Max?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe someday, Lily. But not today. We have to go home now. Do you remember where we parked the car?" Mom asked. + +Lily thought hard. She looked around. She saw a big, clear sign. It had a letter and a number on it. + +"Yes, Mom. I remember. We parked in A4. It is over there," Lily said. She pointed to the right. + +"Good job, Lily. You have a good memory. Let's go, then. We have everything we need," Mom said. + +They walked to the car. They put the apples and bread in the trunk. They got in the car. They drove home. Lily was happy. She liked the market. She liked Max. She liked Mom. She hoped to see them again. +Lily and Ben like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They move the pieces on a board with squares. Lily is good at chess. She knows how to make the pieces do what she wants. Ben is not so good. He forgets the rules and makes mistakes. + +One day, they are playing chess in the living room. Lily has a queen and a rook. Ben has a king and a pawn. Lily is about to win. She moves her queen next to Ben's king. She says, "Checkmate! I win!" + +But Ben does not want to lose. He does something weird. He twists the board around. He says, "No, you don't! Now my king is safe and your queen is in danger!" + +Lily is angry. She says, "That's not fair! You can't twist the board! That's cheating!" + +Ben says, "No, it's not! It's a new rule! I can twist the board whenever I want!" + +Lily and Ben start to argue. They shout and push each other. They knock over the pieces and the board. Their mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the tears. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting over chess?" + +Lily and Ben try to explain. They both say that the other one is wrong. They both say that they are right. Their mom shakes her head. She says, "Chess is supposed to be fun, not a reason to fight. You need to learn how to play nicely and respect the rules. And you need to learn how to lose gracefully and win humbly. Now, say sorry to each other and clean up this mess." + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry for what they did. They say sorry to each other and hug. They say sorry to their mom and help her clean up. They decide to play something else. They agree that chess is a good game, but not when they twist the board. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a guitar. He plays nice songs and makes people happy. Some people give him money in a hat. + +"Look, Tom, he has a lot of money!" Lily says. + +"Yes, he is clever. He can play the guitar and sing," Tom says. + +"I want to give him money too. But I don't have any money," Lily says. + +"Me neither. But I have an idea. We can make money!" Tom says. + +"How?" Lily asks. + +"Come, I'll show you," Tom says. + +They run to the sandbox. They find some stones and shells. They use mud to stick them together. They make some coins and some bills. They are very proud of their work. + +"Wow, we are clever too! We can make money!" Lily says. + +"Yes, we are. Let's go and give him some money," Tom says. + +They run back to the man with the guitar. They put their money in his hat. He smiles and thanks them. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very kind and generous. And you are very clever too. You can make money!" he says. + +He gives them each a sticker with a guitar on it. They are very happy. They stick them on their shirts. + +"Look, Lily, we have guitars too!" Tom says. + +"Yes, we do. Maybe we can play and sing like him one day," Lily says. + +They hug and laugh. They are the best friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. They had a big yellow bucket to put the bugs in. They found a lot of ants, worms and beetles. + +"Look, Tom, I found a snail!" Lily said, holding up a slimy shell. "It has a house on its back!" + +"Wow, let me see!" Tom said, reaching for the snail. He put it in the bucket with the other bugs. "Maybe it will be friends with them." + +But the snail did not like the bucket. It was dark and crowded and noisy. The snail was anxious. It wanted to go back to its leaf. It looked for a way to escape. + +It saw a small hole in the bucket. It pushed its head and foot through the hole. It was hard work, but the snail was strong. It crawled out of the bucket and onto the grass. + +"Hey, where did the snail go?" Tom asked, looking in the bucket. He saw the hole. "Oh no, it escaped!" + +"Let's find it!" Lily said, jumping up. They looked around the garden, but they could not see the snail. It was too small and slow. + +The snail was happy. It found a big green leaf to eat and rest on. It did not want to play with Tom and Lily anymore. It liked its house on its back. +Sara and Tom were lost in the big park. They walked and walked, but they could not find their mom and dad. They were scared and tired and thirsty. They saw many trees and flowers, but no people or signs. + +"Where are we, Sara?" Tom asked. He was only four years old and he wanted to cry. + +"I don't know, Tom. But we have to be tough and keep looking. Maybe we will find someone who can help us," Sara said. She was six years old and she tried to comfort her brother. She held his hand and gave him a hug. + +They walked some more, until they saw a pond with ducks and geese. The water looked clear and cool. There was a bench and a fountain nearby. It looked like a nice place to rest and drink. + +"Look, Tom, an oasis!" Sara said. She had learned that word from a book. It meant a place with water and plants in a dry land. + +"Wow, an oasis!" Tom said. He liked the word. It sounded funny and new. + +They ran to the pond and sat on the bench. They dipped their hands in the water and splashed their faces. They drank from the fountain and felt better. They fed some bread to the ducks and geese and laughed at their noises. + +They felt happy and safe in the oasis. They forgot about being lost for a while. + +Then they heard a familiar voice. + +"Sara! Tom! Where have you been? We've been looking for you everywhere!" It was their mom. She had found them with the help of a park ranger. + +"Mom! Dad!" Sara and Tom shouted. They ran to their parents and hugged them. They told them about their adventure and the oasis. + +Their parents were relieved and proud of them. They said they were very brave and smart. They also said they were sorry for losing them and that they would never let it happen again. + +They all walked back to the car, holding hands and talking. Sara and Tom felt happy and loved. They had a tough day, but they also had a lot of fun. They learned a new word and made some new friends. They found an oasis in the big park. +Lily liked to play with clay. She made shapes and animals with her hands. She had a big box of clay in many colors. She was happy. + +One day, a boy named Max came to her house. He wanted to play with Lily. But he did not like clay. He liked to shake things. He shook Lily's box of clay. He shook it hard. The clay fell out and broke. Lily was sad. + +Lily asked Max to stop. She said, "Please, do not shake my clay. It is mine. I like it. You are making a mess." But Max did not listen. He shook the box more. He laughed. He said, "Clay is boring. Shaking is fun. I do what I want." Lily was angry. + +Lily tried to take the box from Max. But Max was stronger. He pushed Lily away. He said, "Go away. This is my box now. You can not have it." Lily was scared. She cried. + +Lily's mom heard Lily cry. She came to see what was wrong. She saw Max shaking the box and Lily crying. She was mad. She said, "Max, stop that. You are being mean. You are hurting Lily and her clay. You need to say sorry and share." Max was ashamed. He said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, mom. I was wrong. I will not shake your clay again. Can we be friends?" Lily said, "Yes, we can be friends. But you have to be nice. And you have to help me fix my clay." Max said, "OK, I will help you. Maybe clay is not so boring after all." Lily smiled. They played with clay together. They were happy. +Lily liked to design things with her crayons and paper. She drew houses, flowers, animals and people. She liked to make them different colors and shapes. She was very good at design. + +One day, she wanted to design something new. She thought and thought. Then she had an idea. She took a long piece of paper and made a loop with it. She taped the ends together. She made another loop and taped it to the first one. She made more loops and taped them all together. She made a tall loop tower. + +She was very proud of her design. She showed it to her mom. "Look, mom, I made a loop tower!" she said. + +"Wow, Lily, that's amazing!" her mom said. "How did you design it?" + +"I used paper and tape and crayons," Lily said. "I made loops and stacked them up. It's a tall loop tower." + +"I love it, Lily," her mom said. "You are very creative and smart. Can I keep your loop tower on the table?" + +"Yes, mom, you can keep it," Lily said. "But don't break it. It's my loop tower." + +"I won't break it, Lily," her mom said. "I will be very careful. Thank you for sharing your design with me." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She was happy that her mom liked her loop tower. She decided to design more things with her crayons and paper. She had a lot of fun. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a big bag. The bag has a sign that says "Money". Tom and Sue are curious. They want to see what is in the bag. + +"Let's follow him," Tom says. "Maybe he will give us some money." + +"OK," Sue says. "But we have to be quiet and careful." + +They follow the man to a big house. The house has a fence and a gate. The man opens the gate and goes inside. Tom and Sue sneak behind him. They see a lot of people in the house. The people are smiling and laughing. They have drinks and snacks. They look happy. + +"Wow," Tom says. "This must be a popular house. Maybe they are having a party." + +"Maybe," Sue says. "But where is the money?" + +They look around and see the man with the bag. He goes to a room and closes the door. Tom and Sue run to the door and try to open it. But it is locked. + +"Hey," the man says from inside. "Who is there? Go away!" + +Tom and Sue are scared. They hear the man coming to the door. They run away from the house. They run back to the park. + +"That was not fun," Tom says. "That was scary. I don't want to follow people anymore." + +"Me neither," Sue says. "Let's play something else. Something safe and nice." + +They find a swing and a slide. They play and have fun. They forget about the man and the money. They are happy. +Lily and Ben liked to play near the lake. They saw fish and ducks and frogs in the water. They threw stones and sticks and made splashes. They had fun. + +One day, they saw a big boat on the lake. It was white and shiny and had a flag. Lily and Ben wanted to see the boat. They ran to the edge of the lake and waved. + +A man came out of the boat. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He looked at Lily and Ben and said, "Hello, kids. Do you like my boat?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked the boat. It was pretty and different. + +The man smiled and said, "Do you want to come on my boat? I can show you around. It's very nice inside." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They wanted to see the boat, but they also knew they had to mind their mom. She told them not to go with strangers. She said it was not safe. + +Lily and Ben shook their heads. They said, "No, thank you. We have to mind our mom. She is waiting for us at home. We have to go now." + +The man frowned and said, "Oh, come on. Don't be scared. I won't hurt you. It's just a normal boat. Nothing bad will happen." + +Lily and Ben felt scared. They did not like the man. He was not nice. He was not normal. They ran away from the lake. They ran to their mom. They told her what happened. She hugged them and said, "You did the right thing, kids. You were brave and smart. You minded me and stayed safe. I'm proud of you." +Sara was a gifted girl who loved to draw and sing. She had a dress that was her favorite. It was blue and had flowers on it. She wore it every day. + +One day, her mom said, "Sara, you need to wash your dress. It is dirty and smelly." + +"But mom, I want to keep it on. It is my favorite dress," Sara said. + +"Sara, you have other dresses that are nice too. You can wear them while your blue dress is in the laundry. Then you can have it back," her mom said. + +Sara did not like that idea. She did not want to take off her blue dress. She thought it was special and made her happy. + +She ran to her room and hid under her bed. She hugged her blue dress and said, "You are my best friend. I will never let you go." + +Her mom came to her room and looked for her. She saw her under the bed and said, "Sara, come out. I know you love your blue dress, but you need to take care of it. If you keep it on all the time, it will get ruined and you will not be able to wear it anymore." + +Sara looked at her mom and saw that she was not angry. She was kind and gentle. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I just love my blue dress so much. It makes me feel gifted." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sara, you are gifted no matter what you wear. Your blue dress is beautiful, but so are you. You have a gift for drawing and singing and making people happy. You can share your gift with others and make them happy too." + +Sara thought about what her mom said. She realized that she was being selfish and silly. She said, "Mom, you are right. I want to share my gift with others. I will wash my blue dress and wear another one. Then I can draw and sing for you and dad and my friends." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you, Sara. You are a good and gifted girl. I love you very much." + +Sara said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for my blue dress and for everything else." + +They went to the laundry and washed the blue dress. Then they picked another dress for Sara to wear. It was pink and had stars on it. Sara liked it too. She put it on and said, "Mom, look. I'm a star." + +Her mom said, "Yes, you are, Sara. You are a bright and shining star." +Sam and Ben were brothers. They liked to play outside with their ball. One day, they saw a big, bright sunset in the sky. It was red and orange and yellow. It looked like fire. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam said. "It is so pretty!" + +Ben nodded. He wanted to touch the sunset. He thought it was warm and soft. He did not know it was far away and hot. + +"I want to part the sunset," Ben said. "I want to see what is behind it." + +Sam shook his head. He knew that was a bad idea. He knew the sunset was not a thing to part. He knew it was just the sun going to sleep. + +"No, Ben, you can't do that," Sam said. "You are ignorant. The sunset is not for us. It is for the sky. If you try to part it, you will get hurt." + +Ben did not listen. He was stubborn and curious. He ran to the fence and climbed over it. He wanted to get closer to the sunset. He wanted to part it with his hands. + +Sam followed him. He was scared and angry. He tried to stop him. He shouted and pulled him. + +"Ben, come back!" Sam said. "You are being silly! You are being dangerous! The sunset is not a toy!" + +But Ben did not hear him. He was too busy running. He ran across the road. He did not look for cars. He did not see the big truck coming. He did not hear the horn. + +The truck hit Ben. Ben fell to the ground. He did not move. He did not part the sunset. He did not see what was behind it. He did not see anything. + +Sam cried. He ran to Ben. He hugged him. He called for help. But it was too late. Ben was gone. The sunset was gone. The sky was dark. Sam was alone. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lila has a doll and Ben has a car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Lila and Ben go to the park. They see a big slide. They want to slide down. Lila says, "Let me go first. I have the doll. She is very value. She needs to slide." + +Ben says, "No, let me go first. I have the car. He is very value. He needs to slide." + +Lila and Ben speak loud. They are angry. They do not want to share the slide. + +A lady sees them. She says, "Why are you speaking loud? Why are you angry? The slide is for everyone. You can take turns. You can be mild and kind." + +Lila and Ben listen to the lady. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry. We were not mild and kind. We can take turns. We can share the slide." + +The lady smiles. She says, "That is good. You are good friends. You can have fun together." + +Lila and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, lady. You are nice. You help us." + +Lila and Ben take turns. They slide down. They share their toys. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big cage with a sign that said "Tiger". They wanted to see the tiger, but the cage was locked. They looked around and saw a man with a key. He was busy talking on his phone. + +"Let's take the key and open the cage," Ben said. "We can be friends with the tiger." + +Lily was scared. She said, "No, Ben, that's a bad idea. The tiger might hurt us. And the man will be angry." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the man and grabbed the key. He ran back to the cage and unlocked it. He opened the door and said, "Hello, tiger. Do you want to play with us?" + +The tiger was hungry and angry. It saw Ben and Lily and roared. It jumped out of the cage and chased them. Ben and Lily screamed and ran away. But the tiger was faster and stronger. It caught them and bit them. They cried and bled. + +The man heard the noise and looked up. He saw the tiger and the children. He dropped his phone and ran to the cage. He tried to lock the door, but it was too late. The tiger had escaped and hurt the children. The man was sad and sorry. He called for help, but no one came. + +The tiger was incredible, but not in a good way. It was a bad tiger. And Ben and Lily were not smart. They were naughty. They should have listened to Lily. They should have left the cage alone. They learned a hard lesson. But it was too late. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to water the plants with the hose. They saw some celery growing in a pot. Lily said, "Let's water the celery. It is green and crunchy." + +Tom nodded and turned on the hose. He aimed it at the celery. But he did not know how to control the water. It came out too fast and too strong. It soaked the celery and the pot. It also soaked Lily and Tom. They got wet and cold. + +Lily cried, "Tom, stop! You are making a mess. The celery does not need so much water. And you are hurting me. The water is hitting my face and my eyes." + +Tom tried to stop the hose. But he could not. He dropped it on the ground. The water sprayed everywhere. It soaked the grass and the flowers. It also soaked their mom, who came out to see what was going on. + +Mom said, "What are you doing, kids? Why are you soaking everything? And why are you crying, Lily?" + +Lily said, "Tom was watering the celery. But he did not do it right. He soaked the celery and me and you. And he hurt me with the water." + +Mom said, "I see. Tom, you have to be careful with the hose. You have to turn it off when you are done. And you have to be gentle with the water. You do not want to hurt the plants or your sister or me." + +Tom said, "I am sorry, mom. I am sorry, Lily. I did not mean to soak you or hurt you. I just wanted to water the celery." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Tom. I know you were trying to help. But next time, ask me first. And let me show you how to use the hose properly. Come on, let's go inside and dry off. And maybe we can have some celery for a snack. It is still green and crunchy." +Mia and Ben were waiting for their grandma to arrive. They loved their grandma very much. She always brought them gifts and told them stories. They looked out of the window and saw a big car stop in front of their house. + +"Grandma is here!" Mia shouted. + +"Yay!" Ben said. They ran to the door and opened it. Grandma came out of the car with a big smile and a big bag. + +"Hello, my darlings!" Grandma said. She hugged Mia and Ben and kissed them on their cheeks. "I missed you so much!" + +"We missed you too, Grandma!" Mia and Ben said. + +"Look what I have for you!" Grandma said. She opened her bag and took out two boxes wrapped in colorful paper. "These are your gifts. But be careful, they are fragile. That means they can break easily." + +"What are they, Grandma?" Mia asked. + +"They are snow globes. They have a little scene inside with snow and glitter. When you shake them, they look like magic. Do you want to see?" Grandma asked. + +"Yes, please!" Mia and Ben said. + +Grandma gave them the boxes and helped them open them. Mia got a snow globe with a fairy and a unicorn. Ben got a snow globe with a dinosaur and a volcano. They were very happy and thanked Grandma. + +"They are beautiful, Grandma!" Mia said. + +"They are cool, Grandma!" Ben said. + +"They are for you, because I love you!" Grandma said. She smiled and hugged them again. "Now, let's go inside and have some cookies and milk. And I will tell you a story about a brave knight and a princess." + +Mia and Ben nodded and followed Grandma. They carried their snow globes carefully, because they were fragile. They loved their snow globes and they loved their grandma. They were very happy. +Lila and Tom are young. They like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. But they do not like to share. They want to have all the toys for themselves. + +One day, Lila sees a new toy on the shelf. It is a red car. She wants to play with it. She takes it and runs to her bed. Tom sees her and gets angry. He wants to play with the car too. He runs after her and tries to grab it. + +"Give me the car!" Tom says. "No, it is mine!" Lila says. They pull and tug on the car. They do not talk nicely. They yell and cry. + +The car breaks. The wheels fall off. The car is not fun anymore. Lila and Tom are sad. They look at the broken car. They feel foolish. They wish they had talked and shared. + +They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play with other toys. They learn to talk and share. They are happy. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big orange cloud in the sky. It looks like a giant carrot. + +"Wow, look at that cloud!" Lily says. "It is so orange and funny!" + +"Maybe it is a magic cloud," Ben says. "Maybe it can make wishes come true." + +Lily and Ben run to the cloud. They want to touch it and talk to it. They hope it will be nice to them. + +"Hello, orange cloud!" Lily says. "We are Lily and Ben. We like you. Do you like us?" + +The orange cloud does not say anything. It just floats in the sky. Lily and Ben feel sad. They want the cloud to be their friend. + +"Please, orange cloud, say something!" Ben says. "We want to play with you. We want to invite you to our house. We have cookies and toys and books. You will like them." + +The orange cloud still does not say anything. It just moves away from Lily and Ben. It goes to another part of the sky. Lily and Ben feel very sad. They do not understand why the cloud does not want to be their friend. + +"Maybe the cloud is shy," Lily says. "Maybe it does not know how to talk. Maybe it is lonely." + +"Maybe we can try again tomorrow," Ben says. "Maybe the cloud will be happier then. Maybe it will say hello to us." + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They are still friends. They go back to their house. They hope the orange cloud will come back. They hope it will be their friend too. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers with the hose. Tom had the hose and Lily wanted a turn. + +"Give me the hose, Tom!" Lily said. She was impatient. She did not like to wait. + +"No, I have the hose. You can have it later." Tom said. He was having fun. He did not want to share. + +Lily was angry. She tried to grab the hose from Tom. They pulled and tugged. The hose slipped from their hands. It sprayed water everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily said. They were wet and cold. The flowers were wet too. So was the dog. + +The dog barked. He liked the water. He ran to the hose and bit it. He shook his head and made the water fly. + +Tom and Lily laughed. They were not angry anymore. They played with the dog and the hose. They shared and took turns. They had more fun. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big, beautiful butterfly. It has many colors on its wings. Lily and Ben want to catch the butterfly. + +"Look, Ben, a butterfly!" Lily says. "Let's get it!" + +They rush after the butterfly. They run and jump and reach out their hands. But the butterfly is too fast and too smart. It flies away from them. It goes over the fence and into the next garden. + +"Come back, butterfly!" Ben shouts. "We want to be your friends!" + +They follow the butterfly to the fence. They peek over the fence. They see a big house and a big pool. They see many toys and bikes and dolls. They see a boy and a girl playing with the butterfly. The boy and the girl are rich. They have everything they want. + +"Wow, look at their house and their toys!" Lily says. "They are so lucky!" + +"Maybe they will share with us," Ben says. "Maybe they will let us play with the butterfly." + +They climb over the fence. They walk to the boy and the girl. They smile and wave. + +"Hello, we are Lily and Ben," Lily says. "Can we play with you and the butterfly?" + +The boy and the girl look at them. They frown and shake their heads. + +"No, you can't," the boy says. "This is our butterfly. We caught it. It is ours. Go away!" + +The girl nods and says, "Yeah, go away! This is our garden. You don't belong here. You are not rich. You are poor. You have nothing." + +Lily and Ben feel sad and angry. They don't like the boy and the girl. They don't want to play with them. They turn around and go back to the fence. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go home," Ben says. "We don't need them. We don't need the butterfly. We have each other. We have our garden. We have our fun." + +Lily nods and says, "You are right, Ben. We are happy. We are rich in our own way. We have love." + +They hug and kiss. They climb over the fence. They run back to their garden. They forget about the butterfly. They play with their own toys and bikes and dolls. They laugh and sing and dance. They are happy. They are rich. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big basket of prunes on the table. Prunes were sweet and wrinkly fruits that their grandma gave them sometimes. + +"Let's have some prunes," Lily said. She reached for the basket, but Ben stopped her. + +"No, Lily, we have to ask grandma first. She might get angry if we are careless and eat all her prunes," Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She grabbed a handful of prunes and ran away. Ben followed her, trying to make her stop. + +They ran to the back of the garden, where there was a big tree. Lily climbed up the tree and sat on a branch. She ate the prunes one by one, making funny faces. + +Ben stared at her from below. He was worried that she would fall or get a tummy ache. He shouted, "Lily, come down! You are being silly and naughty!" + +But Lily did not listen. She threw a prune at Ben and laughed. She thought it was a game. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice behind them. It was grandma. She looked angry and sad. + +"What are you doing, children?" she asked. "Why did you take my prunes without asking? I was saving them for a special cake. Now I don't have enough." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They realized they had been careless and rude. They climbed down the tree and hugged grandma. + +"We are sorry, grandma," they said. "We were hungry and curious. We won't do it again." + +Grandma smiled and forgave them. She said, "It's okay, children. I love you. But next time, please ask before you take something. And share with your brother or sister. Prunes are better when you eat them together." +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They saw a big grill with shiny metal and red knobs. They wanted to touch it and see what it did. + +"Let's go see the grill," Lily said to Max. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be hot," Max said. + +They ran to the grill and started to poke it with their fingers. They turned the knobs and heard a hissing sound. They smelled something funny. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said. + +"Look, there is a ball next to the grill. Let's kick it!" Max said. + +He picked up the ball and kicked it hard. The ball flew in the air and hit the grill. The grill tipped over and fell on the ground. The hissing sound became louder and flames came out of the grill. + +"Uh-oh, we broke the grill!" Lily said. + +They heard their dad shout from the house. + +"Lily! Max! What did you do? Come here right now!" + +They ran to their dad and saw his angry face. He was holding a spatula and a plate of burgers. + +"Dad, we're sorry. We were just playing with the grill and the ball," Max said. + +"That was very naughty of you. You could have hurt yourselves or started a fire. The grill is not a toy. It is for cooking food. You have to respect other people's things and be careful around them," their dad said. + +He took them inside and made them sit on the couch. He explained to them why the grill was dangerous and how they should behave. He also told them they would not get any burgers for dinner. + +Lily and Max felt bad. They realized they had made a big mistake. They said sorry to their dad and promised to be good. They learned their lesson and never played with the grill again. +Tom and Mia liked to play in the big room with many books. They liked to look at the pictures and make up stories. One day, they saw a bookcase that was different from the others. It was old and rough and had a lock on it. + +"What is in there?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a secret," Mia said. + +They tried to open the lock, but it was too hard. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. They pushed and pulled the bookcase, but it did not move. + +"Maybe we should ask Mom or Dad," Tom said. + +"No, let's try one more thing," Mia said. She had an idea. She took a book from another bookcase and put it on the shelf of the old one. She pushed the book and heard a click. + +The bookcase moved and revealed a door behind it. Tom and Mia gasped. + +"Wow, a secret door!" Tom said. + +"Let's see what is inside," Mia said. + +They opened the door and entered a dark and dusty room. They saw more books, but also toys, games, and pictures. They felt like they had found a treasure. + +"Look, this is a doll like Grandma's," Mia said. + +"And this is a train like Grandpa's," Tom said. + +They played with the old things and felt happy. They wondered who had put them there and why. They decided to keep the secret and not tell anyone. They felt like they had a special place to play and explore. They closed the door and the bookcase and smiled at each other. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Tom had a car. They were having fun, but they also wanted to help their mom, who was busy in the kitchen. + +They decided to help her by cleaning up their toys. They put their toys in a big box and carried it to the kitchen. They wanted to surprise their mom and make her happy. + +But on the way, they saw a naughty object on the table. It was a shiny red button. They wondered what it did. They wanted to press it and see. + +They put the box down and went to the table. They reached for the button, but before they could touch it, they heard their mom's voice. + +"Stop! Don't press that button! It's very dangerous!" + +They turned around and saw their mom running to them. She looked scared and angry. She grabbed the button and put it away. + +She explained to them that the button was part of a machine that could make a loud noise and hurt their ears. She said they should never touch it or any other object they didn't know. + +She hugged them and said she was glad they were safe. She also said she was proud of them for trying to help her by cleaning up their toys. She thanked them and gave them a kiss. + +She took the box and put it in the closet. She said they could play with their toys later, but first they had to eat their lunch. + +They followed her to the kitchen and sat at the table. They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice. They felt happy and sorry at the same time. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to help their mom, but also to be careful with naughty objects. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to eat toast with butter for breakfast. But they did not like to share. + +One morning, Tom took the butter and put it on his toast. He did not leave any for Sam. + +"Pass me the butter, please," Sam said. + +"No, it is mine," Tom said. He was stubborn. + +Sam was angry. He wanted butter too. He tried to grab the butter from Tom, but Tom held it tight. + +"Give me the butter, now!" Sam shouted. + +"No, go away!" Tom shouted back. + +They pulled and pushed the butter. They did not see their mom coming. + +"Stop it, boys!" Mom said. She was not happy. She took the butter from them. + +"You need to learn to share and be kind," Mom said. "If you want butter, you have to ask nicely and wait your turn." + +She gave them each a small piece of butter and a new toast. + +"Say sorry to each other," Mom said. + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They felt bad. They did not want to fight. + +"Sorry, Sam," Tom said. + +"Sorry, Tom," Sam said. + +They hugged and smiled. They ate their toast with butter. They learned their lesson. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir and pour and taste. One day, mom asked her to fix some toast for breakfast. Lily was happy to do it. She put two slices of bread in the toaster and pushed the button. + +While she waited, she saw a jar of butter on the counter. She opened it and smelled it. It smelled good. She took a big spoon and scooped some butter out. She wanted to taste it. She put the spoon in her mouth and licked it. It was yummy. She smiled and took another spoonful. + +Suddenly, she heard a pop. The toast was ready. She forgot about the butter. She ran to the toaster and grabbed the toast. It was hot. She dropped it on the floor. She cried out. + +Mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw the toast on the floor and the jar of butter on the counter. She saw the spoon in Lily's hand and the butter on her face. She was not happy. + +"Lily, what did you do?" mom asked. "You were supposed to fix the toast, not eat the butter. That was rude. You wasted the butter and made a mess. Now we have no toast and no butter for breakfast." + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to be rude. She liked the butter. She wanted to share it with mom. She did not know it was wrong. She looked at mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I like butter. Can we fix it?" + +Mom sighed. She was not too angry. She knew Lily was young and curious. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I like butter too. But we have to use it wisely and not waste it. We can fix it. We can make more toast and use a little butter. And we can clean up the mess together. Will you help me?" + +Lily nodded. She was glad mom was not mad. She wanted to help her. She said, "Yes, mom. I will help you. I love you, mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's fix some toast and have a nice breakfast." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill in the west. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Let's go to the hill, Sue!" Tom says. "Maybe we can find something fun there." + +"OK, Tom!" Sue says. "But we have to be careful. Mom and Dad told us not to go too far." + +They hold hands and walk to the hill. They squeeze through the bushes and the rocks. They are happy and excited. + +They reach the top of the hill and look around. They see a big lake with ducks and fish. They see a bridge with cars and bikes. They see a forest with birds and squirrels. They see a lot of things they have never seen before. + +"Wow, Tom! Look at all the things we can see!" Sue says. "This is so cool!" + +"Yes, Sue! This is fine!" Tom says. "Let's go down and explore!" + +They run down the hill and forget about Mom and Dad. They forget about the park. They forget about the time. + +They play by the lake and feed the ducks. They cross the bridge and wave at the cars. They enter the forest and chase the birds. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, it gets dark. The sun goes down and the sky turns black. The lake and the bridge and the forest become scary. The ducks and the fish and the squirrels go away. The cars and the bikes and the birds stop making noise. + +"Tom, I'm scared!" Sue says. "Where are we? Where is the park? Where are Mom and Dad?" + +"I don't know, Sue!" Tom says. "I'm scared too! We are lost! We have to go back!" + +They hold hands and try to find the hill. But they can't see anything. They can't find the way. They are alone and cold and hungry. + +They cry and cry and cry. They wish they had listened to Mom and Dad. They wish they had stayed in the park. They wish they had never gone to the hill. + +But no one hears them. No one finds them. No one helps them. + +They are gone. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the backyard. They had a big tent that looked like a jungle, with green leaves and brown sticks. They pretended to be brave explorers, looking for animals and treasures. + +One day, they heard a strange noise coming from the tent. It sounded like a roar, or a growl, or a snore. They wondered what it could be. Maybe it was a lion, or a bear, or a monster. They felt scared, but also curious. + +They decided to peek inside the tent, very slowly and quietly. They opened the flap a little bit, and saw something big and furry. It had black and white stripes, and a long tail. It was a zebra! But how did it get there? + +They remembered that their dad had brought home a big box from his work at the zoo. He had said it was a surprise for them, and that they had to wait until tomorrow to open it. He had put it in the garage, but he had forgotten to lock the door. The zebra must have escaped from the box, and found its way to the tent. + +Lily and Max felt sorry for the zebra. It looked tired and lonely. They wanted to help it, but they also knew it was a wild animal, and that it could be dangerous. They ran to the house, and told their mom what they had seen. She called their dad, and he came home with some zookeepers. They gently woke up the zebra, and took it back to the zoo. They thanked Lily and Max for finding it, and said they were very brave and smart. + +The next day, Lily and Max got to visit the zoo, and see the zebra in its new home. It had a big field, with grass and trees, and some other zebras to play with. It looked happy and healthy. Lily and Max waved to it, and it waved back with its tail. They felt proud and happy, too. They had had a tough adventure, but they had also made a new friend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They have a big sled that they can ride together. But today, they have a problem. + +"Look, Anna, there is a big hill over there. Let's go and slide down it!" Ben says. + +Anna looks at the hill. It is very far away. She sees a pole with a red flag on it. She thinks it is a sign of danger. + +"No, Ben, I don't want to go there. It is too distant. And what if the pole means there is something bad there? Maybe there is a hole or a bear or a monster!" Anna says. + +Ben rolls his eyes. He thinks Anna is silly and scared. He wants to have fun and be brave. + +"Anna, you are always complaining. There is nothing bad there. The pole is just a marker. And the hill is not that distant. Come on, let's go. It will be fun!" Ben says. + +He grabs the sled and starts to pull it towards the hill. Anna follows him, but she is not happy. She keeps looking at the pole and the flag. She wishes they could play somewhere else. + +They reach the hill and Ben puts the sled on the snow. He jumps on it and tells Anna to join him. + +"Come on, Anna, don't be a baby. Get on the sled. We are going to slide down fast and have a blast!" Ben says. + +Anna hesitates. She is afraid of the hill and the pole. She does not want to slide down fast. She wants to go back. + +"Ben, I don't want to do this. Please, let's go back. I don't like this hill. I don't like this pole. I don't like this game!" Anna says. + +She starts to cry. Ben sighs. He thinks Anna is ruining his fun. He does not want to go back. He wants to slide down. + +"Anna, stop crying. Stop complaining. You are being silly. There is nothing to be afraid of. Just get on the sled and enjoy the ride!" Ben says. + +He tries to pull Anna on the sled. Anna resists. She pulls back. She screams. Ben pushes. Anna kicks. They fight. + +Suddenly, the sled moves. It slides down the hill. Anna and Ben are on it. They are not ready. They are not happy. They are scared. + +They scream as they go down fast. They see the pole getting closer. They see the red flag waving. They see something else. + +A sign. + +It says: "Danger. Thin ice. Keep off." + +They are in trouble. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a box of matches in the kitchen. They want to see what they do. + +"Look, Tim, matches!" Sam says. He takes one match and tries to rub it on the box. + +"Be careful, Sam, matches are hot!" Tim says. He remembers what his mom told him. "Matches can make fire. Fire can hurt you." + +Sam does not listen. He rubs the match harder and harder. He wants to see the fire. Suddenly, the match makes a spark. Sam is scared. He drops the match on the floor. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cries. He feels the match burn his finger. He runs to the sink and puts his finger under the water. + +Tim runs after him. He feels sorry for Sam. He takes a towel and wraps it around Sam's finger. He squeezes it gently. + +"It's okay, Sam, it's okay," Tim says. He hugs Sam. "The water will make it better. The towel will make it mild." + +Sam stops crying. He hugs Tim back. He says, "Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. Matches are bad. I will not play with them again." + +Tim smiles. He says, "You're welcome, Sam. I'm glad you are okay. Matches are not for playing. They are for grown-ups. Let's play with something else. How about blocks?" + +Sam nods. He says, "Yes, let's play with blocks. Blocks are fun. Blocks are safe." + +They go to the living room and find a big box of blocks. They start to build a tower. They are happy. They are friends. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But they did not like the big dog that lived next to the park. The big dog was loud and mean. He always barked and growled at them. + +One day, the big dog got out of his yard. He ran to the park and saw Tim and Lily. He wanted to chase them and bite them. Tim and Lily were scared. They ran to the fence and tried to climb over. But the big dog was faster. He jumped and caught Lily's leg. He bit her hard. Lily cried and screamed. + +Tim was brave. He picked up a stick and hit the big dog. He hit him again and again. He yelled, "Leave Lily alone!" The big dog let go of Lily's leg. He was angry. He turned to Tim and showed his teeth. He was ready to attack. + +But then, something happened. A loud noise came from the sky. It was a plane. A big, shiny plane. It flew very low over the park. It made a deep sound. The big dog was scared. He hated loud noises. He forgot about Tim and Lily. He ran away, whimpering. + +Tim and Lily were safe. They hugged each other. They were happy. The plane had saved them. They looked at the sky and waved. They said, "Thank you, plane!" The plane flew away. It was quiet again. Tim and Lily went home. They told their mom what happened. She was proud of them. She gave them a hug and a kiss. She put a bandage on Lily's leg. She said, "You are very brave, Tim and Lily. I love you." Tim and Lily smiled. They loved their mom. They loved the plane. They did not love the big dog. +Tom and Lily were jolly twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a pond with many ducks and fish. They ran to the pond and threw some bread for the ducks. + +"Look, Lily, the ducks are happy!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, they are. And the fish are pretty!" Lily said. + +They watched the ducks and fish for a while. Then Tom saw a big frog on a log. He wanted to catch the frog and show it to Lily. He tiptoed to the log and reached for the frog. + +But the frog was quick and jumped away. Tom lost his balance and fell into the pond. Splash! + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Lily shouted. + +Tom came out of the pond, wet and cold. He was not hurt, but he was not jolly anymore. He was sad and scared. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I was silly. I wanted to catch the frog, but I fell into the pond," Tom said. + +Lily ran to Tom and gave him a hug. She was not angry, but she was worried. + +"It's okay, Tom, I'm glad you are okay. The frog was too fast for you. Let's go home and get dry and warm," Lily said. + +They walked home, holding hands. The ducks and fish watched them go. The frog croaked on the log. He was jolly. He had escaped from Tom. +Tim and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hill. They wanted to roll down the hill. + +"Let's roll down the hill!" Tim said. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Sue said. "But first, let me eat my lollipop. It is light and sweet." + +Sue took out her lollipop from her pocket. She licked it. It was light and sweet. She smiled. + +Tim was impatient. He did not want to wait. He pushed Sue. Sue dropped her lollipop. It rolled down the hill. + +"Hey!" Sue cried. "That was my lollipop! You are mean!" + +"I'm sorry!" Tim said. "I just wanted to roll down the hill. Come on, let's go get your lollipop." + +Tim and Sue ran after the lollipop. They did not see the road. They did not see the car. The car was fast. The car hit them. They did not roll down the hill. They did not get the lollipop. They did not play anymore. They were hurt. They were sad. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they are thirsty. They go to the kitchen to get some juice. + +"Can you send me the juice, please?" Anna asks Ben. Ben is holding the juice bottle. + +"OK, here you go," Ben says. He tries to send the juice to Anna, but he throws it too hard. The juice bottle flies in the air and lands on the floor. The juice spills everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Anna and Ben say. They look at the mess. They are sad and scared. They do not want to get in trouble. + +"Mommy! Daddy! Help!" they cry. Mommy and Daddy come to the kitchen. They see the juice on the floor. They are not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asks. + +"We wanted some juice, but Ben threw it too hard and it broke," Anna says. + +"Is that true, Ben?" Daddy asks. + +"Yes, I'm sorry. I did not mean to do it," Ben says. + +Mommy and Daddy sigh. They are not angry, but they are disappointed. + +"Anna and Ben, you should be more careful. Juice is not a toy. You should not throw it or waste it. You should ask for help if you need it. Do you understand?" Mommy says. + +"Yes, Mommy. We understand. We are sorry," Anna and Ben say. + +"OK, then. Let's clean up this mess together. And then we can have some normal juice in a cup. How does that sound?" Daddy says. + +"Good. Thank you, Mommy and Daddy," Anna and Ben say. + +They help Mommy and Daddy clean up the juice. They learn their lesson. They do not throw juice anymore. They drink it nicely. They are good friends. +Lily liked to follow her big brother Sam. Sam played hockey with his friends on the ice. Lily wanted to play too, but Sam said she was too little. + +One day, Lily saw a hairy dog near the ice. The dog had a red scarf and a blue hat. Lily thought the dog was funny and cute. She ran to the dog and said, "Hello, dog. What is your name?" + +The dog barked and wagged his tail. He said, "My name is Max. I like hockey too. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, I want to play with you. But I don't have a stick or a puck." + +Max said, "Don't worry, I have a stick and a puck. They are in my hat. Come, follow me." + +Max took off his hat and gave Lily a small stick and a puck. They went to the ice and played hockey together. Lily had fun and learned how to hit the puck. Max was a good teacher and a good friend. + +Sam saw Lily and Max playing hockey. He was surprised and curious. He skated to them and said, "Hey, Lily. Who is your friend?" + +Lily said, "This is Max. He is a hairy dog who likes hockey. He gave me a stick and a puck. He is very nice." + +Sam said, "Wow, that's cool. Can I play with you too?" + +Lily said, "Sure, you can play with us. Max, this is my big brother Sam. He plays hockey too." + +Max said, "Hello, Sam. Nice to meet you. You can play with us. But you have to share the puck and be gentle." + +Sam said, "OK, I will. Thank you, Max." + +They played hockey together until it was time to go home. Lily hugged Max and said, "Bye, Max. You are a great friend. Can I see you again?" + +Max said, "Bye, Lily. You are a great friend too. Yes, you can see me again. I live near the ice. Come and visit me anytime." + +Lily said, "OK, I will. Bye, bye." + +Sam said, "Bye, Max. Thanks for playing with us. You are a cool dog." + +Max said, "Bye, Sam. Thanks for playing with me. You are a good brother." + +They waved goodbye and went home. Lily and Sam were happy. They had a new friend who was a hairy dog who liked hockey. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many leaves. Lily wanted to make a crown with the leaves. She had a pair of scissors in her purse. + +"Can I cut some leaves, Ben?" she asked. + +"OK, but be careful. The scissors are sharp," Ben said. + +Lily opened her purse and took out the scissors. She tried to cut a leaf, but it was hard. The scissors were dull. They did not cut well. + +"These scissors are bad. They don't work," Lily said. + +"Let me see," Ben said. He took the scissors from Lily and looked at them. He saw that the blades were bent and rusty. + +"These scissors are old and broken. They need to be thrown away," Ben said. + +"But they are mine. I like them," Lily said. + +"They are not good for cutting. They might hurt you or the tree. We can find better scissors at home," Ben said. + +He put the scissors back in Lily's purse and closed it. He took Lily's hand and they walked to the swings. + +"Maybe we can make a crown with flowers instead. Flowers are soft and pretty," Ben said. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She liked flowers. She forgot about the dull scissors in her purse. She was happy to play with Ben. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big puzzle on the grass. The puzzle has many pieces. The pieces have colors and shapes. + +"Let's solve the puzzle!" Tom says. He picks up a piece. It is blue and round. "This is the sky," he says. He puts the piece on the corner. + +"I have a piece too," Lily says. She picks up a piece. It is green and long. "This is a snake," she says. She puts the piece next to Tom's piece. + +But the pieces do not fit. The sky and the snake are not friends. Tom and Lily are confused. They look at the other pieces. They see red, yellow, orange, and purple. They see stars, flowers, birds, and butterflies. + +"Maybe we have to match the colors and the shapes," Tom says. He finds another blue piece. It has a star on it. He puts it next to the sky piece. They fit. + +"Good job, Tom!" Lily says. She finds another green piece. It has a leaf on it. She puts it next to the snake piece. They fit. + +Tom and Lily smile. They work together. They solve the puzzle. The puzzle shows a beautiful picture. It has a sky with stars, a tree with leaves, a snake with flowers, and a bird with butterflies. + +"Wow, look at the picture!" Tom says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily says. "We did it!" + +They hug each other. They are happy. They solved the puzzle. +Anna was an adventurous girl. She liked to climb trees, jump in puddles, and explore new places. She was not afraid of anything, except needles. She hated needles. They were sharp, pointy, and hurt a lot. + +One day, Anna had to go to the doctor. She was feeling sick and had a fever. She hoped the doctor would not use a needle on her. She was very scared. She held her mom's hand and tried to be brave. + +The doctor was nice and gentle. He checked Anna's ears, nose, and throat. He listened to her heart and lungs. He said Anna had an infection and needed some medicine. He said the medicine was in a needle. He said it would make her feel better. + +Anna did not want the needle. She cried and screamed. She kicked and pushed. She ran away from the doctor. She hid under a table. She did not listen to her mom or the doctor. She was very naughty. + +The doctor and her mom found Anna under the table. They tried to calm her down. They told her the needle was not so bad. They told her it would be over soon. They told her they loved her and wanted her to be healthy. + +But Anna did not listen. She was too scared. She did not trust them. She did not cooperate. She made a big fuss. She made the doctor angry and sad. She made her mom worried and upset. + +The doctor had no choice. He had to use the needle on Anna. He had to hold her still. He had to poke her arm. He had to give her the medicine. It hurt a lot. Anna cried more. She felt worse. + +The needle did not make Anna feel better. It made her feel worse. It made her arm swell and red. It made her sick and dizzy. It made her allergic and sick. She had a bad reaction to the medicine. She had to go to the hospital. She had to stay there for many days. She had to get more needles and tests. She was very unhappy. + +Anna learned a hard lesson. She learned that needles are not always bad. She learned that sometimes they can help. She learned that she should listen to her mom and the doctor. She learned that she should be brave and not naughty. She learned that being adventurous is good, but being scared is not. She learned that being scared can make things worse. She learned that being scared can have a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with paint. They have many colors of paint. They can make pictures with paint. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park. They bring their paint and paper. They find a nice spot under a tree. They start to paint. + +"Look, I made a flower!" Anna says. She shows Ben her picture. It has a yellow flower and a green stem. + +"That's pretty!" Ben says. He shows Anna his picture. It has a blue sky and a red car. + +"Can I use your red paint?" Anna asks. "I want to make another flower." + +"OK, but you have to promise to give it back," Ben says. He gives Anna his red paint. + +Anna nods. She takes the red paint. She makes another flower. She likes the red paint. She makes more flowers. She uses all the red paint. + +"Anna, can I have my red paint back?" Ben asks. He wants to make more cars. + +"Sorry, Ben, I used it all," Anna says. She does not look sorry. + +Ben is sad. He likes his red paint. He does not have any more. He thinks Anna is not a good friend. He does not want to play with her. + +"Anna, you broke your promise!" Ben says. He is angry. "You said you would give it back!" + +Anna shrugs. She does not care. She likes her pictures. She thinks they are better than Ben's. + +Ben starts to cry. He feels alone. He wishes he had another friend. He wishes Anna was nice. He does not like paint anymore. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play games and learn new things. Today, they have a quiz at school. The quiz is about animals and colors. + +Tom and Anna study hard. They look at pictures of animals and say their names and colors. They also practice writing the letters. They want to do well on the quiz. + +But when they go to school, it starts to rain. The rain is heavy and loud. It makes the road wet and muddy. Tom and Anna are sad. They do not have an umbrella or a raincoat. They do not want to get wet and dirty. + +"Tom, what can we do?" Anna asks. "We will miss the quiz. We worked so hard." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He sees a big cardboard box near a shop. The box is empty and dry. He says to Anna, "Look, Anna, we can use this box. We can make it into a car. We can pretend we are driving to school. We can still do the quiz in our car. It will be fun and original." + +Anna likes Tom's idea. She smiles and nods. They take the box and cut out windows and doors. They draw wheels and lights. They make a steering wheel and a horn. They get inside the box and close the doors. They pretend they are driving to school. They beep the horn and wave to the people. They also do the quiz in their car. They ask each other questions about animals and colors. They write the answers on a paper. They have fun and learn. + +The rain stops. The sun comes out. Tom and Anna see their teacher and their classmates. They get out of the box and run to them. They show them their car and their quiz. The teacher and the classmates are surprised and impressed. They say, "Wow, Tom and Anna, you are very clever and creative. You made an original car and did the quiz. You are the best." Tom and Anna are happy. They hug each other and say, "We are friends. We help each other and have fun." +Anna and Ben were very happy. Today they were going to have a picnic with Mom and Dad. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a big basket. They also brought a ball, a kite and a book. + +They drove to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread a blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. Mom and Dad helped them make some sandwiches and poured some juice in cups. + +"Yum, this is delicious!" Anna said, taking a big bite of her sandwich. + +"I agree, thank you Mom and Dad for the picnic!" Ben said, smiling. + +"You're welcome, sweeties. We're glad you're enjoying it," Mom said, hugging them. + +After they finished eating, they played with the ball, the kite and the book. They ran, jumped, flew and read. They saw some birds, squirrels and flowers. They heard some music, laughter and wind. The park was very lively and fun. + +They had a wonderful time at the picnic. They thanked Mom and Dad again for the treat. They packed everything in the basket and the car. They drove back home, feeling tired but happy. They had a lot of stories to tell and memories to keep. +Sara liked to study big words. She had a big book with many words and what they mean. It was called a dictionary. She liked to look at the dictionary every day and learn new words. + +One day, she found a word that she did not know. It was "odor". She read the meaning. It said "how something smells". She wanted to know more. She looked around her room for something that had an odor. She saw her socks. They were dirty and smelly. She thought, maybe they have an odor. + +She picked up her socks and put them near her nose. She sniffed. She made a face. They smelled very bad. She said, "Ew, these socks have a bad odor. They are smelly. I need to wash them." She threw them in the laundry basket. + +She looked for something else that had an odor. She saw her flowers. They were fresh and pretty. She thought, maybe they have an odor too. She picked up a flower and put it near her nose. She sniffed. She smiled. It smelled very good. She said, "Ah, this flower has a good odor. It is sweet. I like it." She put it in a vase. + +She learned that different things have different odors. Some are good and some are bad. She decided to study more words from the dictionary. But she also decided to keep her room clean and tidy. She did not want to have bad odors in her room. She wanted to have good odors instead. She learned that studying is good, but so is taking care of her things. + +The moral value of the story is that learning is important, but so is hygiene and responsibility. The narrative uses foreshadowing or setup and payoff by introducing the word "odor" and then showing how Sara discovers its meaning through different examples. The verb "study", the noun "dictionary" and the adjective "smelly" are used in the story. The story only uses simple words that a 3 year old child would understand. +Lily was a girl who liked to dress up. She had many fancy clothes in her closet. She had dresses, skirts, hats, shoes and vests. She liked to wear different vests every day. She had a pink vest, a blue vest, a green vest and a yellow vest. + +One day, she wanted to wear her yellow vest. She thought it was the most fancy vest of all. It had buttons, pockets and flowers on it. She put it on and looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled and said, "I look so pretty in my yellow vest!" + +She went downstairs to show her mom and dad. They were in the kitchen, making breakfast. They saw Lily and smiled too. They said, "You look very pretty in your yellow vest, Lily!" + +Lily said, "Thank you, mom and dad! Can I wear my yellow vest to the park today?" + +Mom and dad nodded. They said, "Yes, you can wear your yellow vest to the park today. But be careful not to get it dirty or torn. It is a very fancy vest, and we don't want to ruin it." + +Lily said, "OK, mom and dad. I will be careful with my yellow vest. I love my yellow vest!" + +She hugged them and ate her breakfast. Then she put on her coat and shoes and went to the park with mom and dad. She had a lot of fun playing with her friends, but she always remembered to be careful with her yellow vest. She was very happy and proud of her fancy vest. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park with their bicycles. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. + +"Let's leave our bicycles here and go to the slide," Lily said. + +"OK, but we have to come back soon," Ben said. + +They ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. They had a lot of fun. But when they came back to their bicycles, they saw a boy with a red cap sitting on Lily's bicycle. + +"Hey, that's my bicycle!" Lily shouted. "Get off!" + +The boy with the red cap looked at her and smiled. He said, "No, it's mine now. I like it better than mine. It's pink and shiny." + +"That's not fair! You can't take my bicycle!" Lily said. She felt angry and sad. + +Ben tried to help. He said, "Please, give it back to Lily. She loves her bicycle. It was a gift from her grandma." + +The boy with the red cap did not care. He said, "I don't care. I'm spoiled. I get whatever I want. And I want this bicycle." + +Lily and Ben did not know what to do. They felt helpless. They wished someone would come and help them. They looked around and saw a lady with a blue dress walking towards them. She was the boy's mother. + +"Tommy, what are you doing?" the lady asked. "That's not your bicycle. That's Lily's bicycle. You have your own bicycle. It's green and new." + +The boy with the red cap did not reply. He looked down and pouted. He knew he was wrong, but he did not want to admit it. + +The lady said, "Tommy, you have to apologize to Lily and Ben. You have to give back the bicycle. You have to learn to share and be nice. You are being very spoiled and rude." + +The boy with the red cap did not want to, but he knew he had to. He got off the bicycle and said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben. Here's your bicycle." + +Lily and Ben thanked the lady and took their bicycles. They were happy to have them back. They decided to go to another part of the park and play. They hoped the boy with the red cap would learn to be a better friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide behind the hedge. The hedge was green and tall and had many birds and bugs in it. + +One day, they saw a big red ball on the other side of the hedge. They wanted to play with it, but they could not reach it. Lily tried to stretch her arm through the hedge, but it was too thick. Ben tried to climb over the hedge, but it was too high. + +"Let's ask Mom to help us," Lily said. + +"OK," Ben said. + +They ran to the house and found Mom in the kitchen. She was making lemonade. + +"Mom, can you help us get the ball?" Lily asked. + +"What ball?" Mom asked. + +"The ball on the other side of the hedge," Ben said. + +Mom looked out of the window and saw the ball. She smiled and said, "Sure, I can help you. But first, you have to drink some lemonade. It is good for you." + +Lily and Ben did not like lemonade. It was sour and made their faces funny. But they wanted the ball, so they drank some lemonade. + +"Thank you, Mom," they said. + +"You're welcome," Mom said. "Now, let's go get the ball." + +Mom took them to the hedge and lifted them up. They reached for the ball and grabbed it. They were happy and excited. + +"Yay, we got the ball!" they shouted. + +They thanked Mom again and ran back to the garden. They played with the ball and had fun. They forgot about the sour lemonade. They were glad they had Mom to help them. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big tree with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds and the sky. + +"Look, Tom, there is a branch we can reach!" Mia said. She ran to the tree and grabbed the branch. She pulled herself up and smiled. "Come on, Tom, it is fun!" + +Tom followed Mia. He ran to the tree and reached for the branch. But he was not as fast as Mia. He missed the branch and fell to the ground. He felt a sharp pain in his foot. He cried out loud. + +"Mia, Mia, help me! My foot hurts!" Tom said. He looked at his foot and saw blood. His toe was broken. He was scared and sad. + +Mia heard Tom and climbed down the tree. She ran to Tom and saw his foot. She felt sorry for Tom. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tom, I will get help. Stay here, I will be back soon." + +She ran to the bench where their mom was sitting. She told her what happened. Mom got up and took her bag. She ran to Tom and Mia. She saw Tom's foot and said, "Oh, Tom, you poor thing. Let me see your foot. We need to go to the doctor." + +She took a bandage from her bag and wrapped it around Tom's toe. She lifted Tom and carried him to the car. Mia followed them. She held Tom's hand and said, "It will be okay, Tom. The doctor will fix your toe. You are brave and strong." + +Tom smiled at Mia. He felt better. He leaned his head on Mom's shoulder and said, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good sister. I love you." + +Mia smiled back. She leaned her head on Tom's shoulder and said, "I love you too, Tom. You are a good brother. We will play again when your toe is better." +Lily liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, more than any of her friends. Her mom and dad were rich, and they gave her new toys every week. Lily did not share her toys with anyone. She said they were all hers. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She brought her favorite toy, a big doll that could talk and sing. She saw some other kids playing with a ball. They looked happy and friendly. Lily wanted to play with them, but she did not want to leave her doll alone. + +She asked her mom if she could take her doll with her. Her mom said no, the doll was too big and heavy. She said Lily should leave the doll on the bench and go play with the other kids. Lily did not listen. She said she wanted to take her doll with her. She said she did not care about the other kids. + +She grabbed her doll and ran to the ball. She pushed one of the kids and took the ball. She said the ball was hers now. The other kids were angry and sad. They said Lily was mean and rude. They said she should give the ball back. + +Lily did not care. She laughed and threw the ball in the air. She caught it with her hands. She threw it again, but this time she missed. The ball hit her doll in the face. The doll made a loud noise and stopped talking and singing. Lily looked at her doll. Her doll's face was broken. She saw a big crack and some wires. She saw a number on the doll's neck. She did not know what it meant. + +Lily started to cry. She dropped the ball and hugged her doll. She said she was sorry. She said she wanted her doll to talk and sing again. She looked at her mom. Her mom was angry and sad. She said Lily was naughty and selfish. She said she broke her doll and hurt the other kids. She said she would not buy her any more toys. + +Lily felt bad. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had shared her toys with the other kids. She wished she had not broken her doll. She wished she had not been so rich. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They make towers and bridges and castles. Sometimes their blocks fall down and they are sad. One day, Lily has an idea. She finds some tape in the drawer and shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, tape! We can use tape to make our blocks stay together. Tape can support our blocks and make them strong. Do you want to try?" + +Ben nods and smiles. He likes Lily's idea. They take some tape and wrap it around their blocks. They make a big tower with tape. They make a long bridge with tape. They make a fancy castle with tape. They are very happy with their tape blocks. + +But then, Mom comes in and sees their tape blocks. She is not happy. She says tape is not for blocks. She says tape is for paper and boxes and envelopes. She says they wasted the tape and made a mess. She says they have to take off the tape and put away their blocks. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to take off the tape. They like their tape blocks. They think their tape blocks are good. They do not understand why Mom is angry. They look at each other and hug. They say they are sorry to Mom. They say they will not use tape for blocks again. They say they will use tape for paper and boxes and envelopes. + +Mom sees their hug and hears their sorry. She feels bad. She says she is sorry too. She says she was too harsh. She says she knows they were just having fun. She says she loves them and their blocks. She says they can keep their tape blocks for today. She says they can make new blocks tomorrow. She hugs them and kisses them. She says they are good kids. She says they are creative and smart. She says she is proud of them and their tape blocks. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They have many toys, but they also like to use pots and pans and spoons. They pretend to cook and eat. Sometimes they make a mess. + +One day, they find a big bottle of water on the counter. They are curious. They open the bottle and pour some water into a pot. They stir the water with a spoon. They think it is fun. + +"Look, Anna, I can make bubbles!" Ben says. He blows into the spoon and makes the water bubble. + +"Wow, Ben, that is cool!" Anna says. She wants to try too. She takes the spoon from Ben and blows into it. She makes more bubbles. + +They laugh and giggle. They blow harder and harder. The water splashes out of the pot. It splashes on the floor, on the counter, on the walls, on their clothes. + +"Uh-oh, we made a big splash!" Anna says. She looks around and sees the water everywhere. + +"Uh-oh, Mommy will be mad!" Ben says. He hears Mommy coming. + +They quickly hide the bottle and the pot under the sink. They hope Mommy will not see the splash. + +Mommy comes into the kitchen. She sees the water. She sees the twins. She is not happy. + +"Anna, Ben, what did you do?" Mommy asks. She sounds angry. + +"Sorry, Mommy, we were playing," Anna says. + +"We were making bubbles," Ben says. + +"Bubbles? In the kitchen?" Mommy asks. She shakes her head. + +"That is not a good idea. You made a big mess. You could have hurt yourself. Water is not a toy. You have to be careful," Mommy says. + +She takes a towel and wipes the water. She tells the twins to change their clothes. She is not happy, but she is not too mad. + +She knows Anna and Ben are original. They like to try new things. They have a lot of imagination. They are good kids. + +She hugs them and kisses them. She tells them to play with their toys next time. She tells them she loves them. + +Anna and Ben say they love Mommy too. They say they are sorry. They promise to be good. + +They go to their room and play with their toys. They still like bubbles, but they do not splash in the kitchen anymore. They learned their lesson. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful forest, there lived a little bunny named Tiny. Tiny had a big worry. He was scared that he would not find enough food for winter. So, he decided to pray for help. + +One day, while Tiny was hopping around, he saw a big tree with many nuts. This tree was different from the others. Tiny thought, "Maybe this is the answer to my prayer!" But the nuts were too high for him to reach. + +Tiny did not give up. He asked his friend, Birdy, to help him get the nuts. Birdy was happy to help. Together, they gathered lots of nuts for the winter. Tiny's worry was gone, and he knew his prayer was answered. From that day on, Tiny and Birdy became best friends, and they always helped each other in the peaceful forest. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim really wanted to be famous. He loved to play outside and feel the wind on his face. + +One day, Tim went to the park. He saw the wind blow the leaves on the trees. He thought, "I want to be like the wind, famous and strong." So, Tim started to run as fast as he could, just like the wind. + +As he ran, other kids saw him and wanted to run too. They all ran together, laughing and feeling the wind on their faces. Tim was happy because he felt famous, just like the wind. And that is how Tim and his friends had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a shy cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play with her ball and her scarf. One day, she saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. She took her scarf and started to climb. + +Kitty climbed up and up the tree. She was very high. She tied her scarf around the tree so she would not fall. But then, she saw a big bird. The bird wanted to play with Kitty's scarf too. Kitty did not want to share, so she held on tight to her scarf. + +The bird tried to take the scarf away from Kitty. They both pulled and pulled on the scarf. But then, the scarf broke. Kitty could not finish climbing the tree. She fell down and got hurt. The bird flew away with the broken scarf. Kitty was sad and went back home. +One day, a smart cat named Tom found a drum. He loved to play it all day. His friend, a dog named Max, liked the drum too. They played the drum together and made fun sounds. + +Tom said, "Max, we should not play the drum too loud, or we will be punished." Max nodded, but he did not listen. He played the drum louder and louder. Tom was worried. + +Soon, their mom came in and saw Max playing the drum very loud. She was not happy. She said, "Max, I told you not to play the drum so loud. Now, you will be punished." Max was sad, but he knew he should have listened to Tom. From that day on, Max played the drum quietly and they had more fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful girl named Lily. She liked to lift things and help her mom and dad. One day, Lily found a book called a diary. She did not know what was inside it. + +Lily asked her mom about the diary. Her mom said, "This diary has a secret. You will find out what it is when you are older." Lily was excited and put the diary in her room. She knew one day the secret would be hers. + +Years went by, and Lily grew up. She remembered the diary and went to her room to find it. She opened the diary and found a letter from her mom. The letter said, "You are a helpful girl. I am proud of you." Lily smiled and knew the secret was love. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a purple cat named Mimi. Mimi loved to eat chocolate. Every day, she would go to the store and buy some chocolate to eat. But Mimi did not understand that eating too much chocolate was not good for her. + +One day, Mimi ate so much chocolate that she felt sick. Her tummy hurt and she could not play with her friends. Mimi's mom told her, "You should not eat so much chocolate. It is not good for you." Mimi felt sad because she did not understand why she could not eat her favorite treat. + +Mimi's mom decided to teach her a lesson. The next day, she gave Mimi a big bag of fruits and vegetables. Mimi tasted them and found that they were also yummy. She started to eat more fruits and vegetables and less chocolate. Soon, Mimi felt better and could play with her friends again. She now understood that eating too much chocolate was not good for her. The moral of the story is that it is important to eat a balanced diet and not too much of one thing. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to help her mom water the flowers. Mom gave Lily a hose. The hose was long and green. Lily felt happy and proud. + +Lily raised the hose and said, "Mom, look! I can water the flowers too!" Mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily! You are a generous helper." They both watered the flowers together. + +After they finished, Lily put the hose away. Mom gave Lily a big hug. They both felt happy and proud. They went inside to eat a yummy snack. +Once upon a time, there was a glove. The glove was not a regular glove. It was a magic glove. The glove liked to dance. + +One day, the glove went to the park. It saw a little girl. The girl was sad. The glove wanted to make her smile. So, the glove started to dance. + +The girl saw the glove dance. She laughed and clapped. The glove was happy. The girl was happy too. They danced together at the park all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a clever dog named Lucy. She had many friends in the woods. She loved to help them find their way home when they got lost. + +One day, a little bird named Timmy couldn't find his way back to his nest. He asked Lucy for help. Lucy said, "I recommend we ask Mr. Owl. He knows the way to every nest in the woods." + +So, Lucy and Timmy went to see Mr. Owl. Mr. Owl was happy to help. He told them the way to Timmy's nest. Lucy and Timmy thanked Mr. Owl and went on their way. + +Finally, they found Timmy's nest. Timmy was so happy to be home. He thanked Lucy for being such a clever and helpful friend. From that day on, Lucy and Timmy were the best of friends, and they always knew the way home. +One day, a navy boat had a hole in it. The boat needed help to repair the hole. The boat was angry because it could not sail in the water. + +A kind man saw the angry navy boat. He wanted to help the boat. The man took some tools and worked to repair the hole. The navy boat was happy to see the man working on it. + +After some time, the man fixed the hole. The navy boat was not angry anymore. The boat could now sail in the water again. The man and the navy boat were very happy. They sailed away together, happy and fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the market with her mom. They would buy yummy food and pretty flowers. Lily liked to look at all the things in the market. + +One day, Lily saw a small cat at the market. The cat was sad and alone. Lily asked her mom, "Can we take the cat home?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can help the cat." + +At home, the cat started to play and have fun. But sometimes, the cat would disturb Lily when she was sleeping. It would jump on her bed and wake her up. Lily told the cat, "Please don't disturb me when I sleep." + +The cat listened to Lily and did not disturb her again. They became best friends and had many fun days together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little mop named Mimi. Mimi had a dream to be the best mop in the world. She wanted to make all the floors shiny and clean. + +One day, Mimi met a big mop named Bob. Bob was very good at cleaning floors. Mimi said, "Bob, I want to be like you. Can you help me?" Bob smiled and said, "Of course, Mimi! Let's clean together." + +Mimi and Bob started cleaning a dirty floor. Mimi tried her best, but she made a mess. Mimi felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Bob. I didn't mean to make a mess." Bob smiled and said, "It's okay, Mimi. We all make mistakes. Let's try again." + +Mimi and Bob cleaned the floor again, and this time, Mimi did a great job. The floor was shiny and clean. Mimi was very happy, and so was Bob. They knew that together, they could make all the floors in the world shiny and clean. And Mimi's dream came true. +Once upon a time, there was a little red car. The car was worried because it had never met other cars before. One day, the car's owner decided to introduce the little red car to other cars. + +The little red car went to a big car park. There were many cars there. The little red car was scared. It did not want to say "hi" to the other cars. The other cars were big and loud, and the little red car felt small. + +But then, a friendly blue car came up to the little red car. The blue car said, "Hi, I am blue car. Do you want to be friends?" The little red car was happy and said, "Yes, I want to be friends!" They played together, and the little red car was not worried anymore. The little red car learned that meeting new friends can be fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole. The mole lived in a big garden. He had many friends. He liked to play and dig holes all day long. + +One day, the mole saw an expensive toy in the garden. He wanted the toy very much. He asked his friend, the rabbit, "Can I have the toy?" The rabbit said, "No, it is not yours. It is wrong to take what is not yours." + +The mole was sad, but he knew the rabbit was right. He did not take the expensive toy. Later, the owner of the toy came and thanked the mole for not taking it. The owner said, "You are a good mole. You did the right thing." + +The mole felt happy. He learned that it is important to be honest and not take what is not yours. And his friends, like the rabbit, were proud of him for doing the right thing. +One day, a little boy named Tim found an enormous rock in his backyard. It was so big that he could not lift it. Tim wanted to keep the rock, but he needed help to move it. The weight of the rock was too much for him. + +Tim asked his friend, Sally, to help him move the rock. Sally said, "This rock is very big. We need more help." So, Tim and Sally asked their big brother, Tom, to help them. Tom was strong and could lift the heavy rock. + +Together, they moved the rock to a special place in Tim's yard. Tim said, "Thank you, Sally and Tom. Now, I can keep my enormous rock." Tim, Sally, and Tom were happy that they could move the rock and help each other. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a little monkey. The monkey loved to play all day with his friends. They would swing from tree to tree, laughing and having fun. + +One day, the monkey saw a big, red fruit high up in the tree. He wanted to eat it, but it was too high for him to reach. He tried and tried, but he couldn't get it. The monkey began to feel sad. He hoped he could find a way to get the fruit. + +A tall giraffe saw the monkey and knew he needed help. The giraffe stretched her long neck up to the fruit and picked it with her mouth. She gave it to the monkey. The monkey was so happy and grateful. He thanked the giraffe and shared the fruit with all his friends. They all enjoyed the sweet fruit together, and the monkey was very thankful for the kind giraffe's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird named Bobby. Bobby wanted to fly high in the sky like the other birds. But every time he tried, he could not succeed. + +One day, Bobby met a wise old owl named Oliver. "Why can't I fly high?" Bobby asked. Oliver thought for a moment and said, "You need more practice. Keep trying and you will succeed." + +Bobby practiced every day. He tried and tried, but still could not fly high. One day, a big wind came and pushed Bobby up into the sky. This time, Bobby succeeded! He was so happy that he could finally fly high like the other birds. + +Bobby thanked Oliver for his help. "You were right," he said. "With more time and practice, I succeeded!" And from that day on, Bobby the blue bird happily flew high in the sky. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big, impressive box. The box had a lock on it. Tim wanted to see what was inside the box. He asked his friend, Sam, "Do you know how to open the lock?" + +Sam said, "I don't know, but let's try." They tried to open the lock, but they could not. They were sad. + +Then, Tim's mom came and helped them open the lock. Inside the box, there was a lot of space. They found toys, books, and a big ball. Tim and Sam were very happy. They played with the toys and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small house, a polite girl named Lily lived with her mom and dad. Lily loved to drink cocoa every day. Her mom would make the hot cocoa for her, and she would be very happy. + +One day, Lily saw her mom remove the cocoa from the cupboard. She was excited because she knew it was time for her cocoa. Lily asked her mom, "Can I help make the cocoa today?" Her mom said, "Of course, my dear!" + +Lily helped her mom mix the cocoa with hot water. She stirred it very carefully. She felt proud and happy when her mom said, "Good job, Lily!" They both enjoyed their cocoa together, and Lily knew she was growing up because she could help her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a brave queen. She lived in a big castle with her friends. The queen liked to help others and make them happy. One day, she heard about a magic glow in a far away forest. The glow could make wishes come true. The queen wanted to find this glow to help her people. + +The queen and her friends walked to the forest. They saw many trees and animals. They were not scared. They were brave. They walked and walked until they saw the glow. It was bright and pretty. The queen was very happy. + +The queen said to the glow, "Please help my people be happy." The glow listened and said, "Yes, I will help you." The queen and her friends went back to the castle. They told everyone about the glow. The people were happy and loved the brave queen even more. +Once upon a time, there was a poor bird who had no coat. The bird was very cold. It wanted to fly away to find a coat. The bird was sad because it could not fly far without a coat. + +One day, the bird saw a big coat on a tree. The bird was happy and tried to fly up to get the coat. But a big, mean cat saw the coat too. The cat wanted the coat for itself. + +The bird and the cat fought for the coat. They both tried to fly and jump to get it. The poor bird was too weak and tired. The mean cat got the coat and ran away. The bird was still cold and sad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Will. He had a big red ball. He loved to kick the ball in the park. One day, he went to the park to play. + +In the park, Will saw a girl named Sue. Sue had a cheap, small, blue ball. Will wanted to play with Sue, but Sue did not want to share her ball. They started to get mad at each other. + +Will had an idea. He said, "Let's kick both balls and see which one goes farther." Sue agreed. They both kicked their balls as hard as they could. Will's big red ball went very far, but Sue's cheap blue ball did not go far at all. + +Sue was sad, but Will said, "Don't be sad. We can play together with my big red ball." Sue smiled and they played together all day. They became good friends and shared their toys from that day on. +Once upon a time, there was a rare, big sun. The sun was very hot and bright. One day, the sun saw a cold, wet cloud. The sun wanted to help the cloud feel warm and happy. + +The sun said to the cloud, "I will shine on you, and you will be warm and dry." The cloud liked the idea. The sun shined on the cloud, and the cloud started to feel better. But then, something strange happened. The cloud began to rain. + +The rain fell on the ground and made the flowers and trees grow. The sun was happy to see this. The sun and the cloud became friends. They worked together to make the world a beautiful place. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. Ann loved to dance. She danced every day. One day, Ann saw a big dog. She was scared. The dog said, "Do not be scared. I can teach you a new dance." + +Ann thought about it. She wanted to learn a new dance, but she was still scared. The dog said, "I promise I will be nice. I love to dance too." So, Ann decided to trust the dog and let him teach her. + +They danced together all day. The dog taught Ann a fun new dance. Ann was not scared anymore. They became best friends and danced together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her toy rabbit, named Hoppy. Lily and Hoppy had a lot of fun together, running and laughing in the sun. + +One day, Lily found a small herb plant in her garden. She thought the herb was very pretty and wanted to help it grow big and strong. So, she watered it every day and made sure it had enough sun. + +After a while, the herb grew big and tall. Lily was so happy! She decided to release Hoppy to play with the herb. Hoppy was happy too and they all played together in the garden. And from that day on, Lily, Hoppy, and the herb were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a curious hippo named Hippy. He loved to play in the water all day long. One day, he saw a big tree near the water and wanted to see it up close. + +Hippy went to the tree and saw a little bird shivering on a branch. The bird was wet and cold. Hippy felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. He had an idea. He used his big body to block the wind and his warm breath to dry the bird. + +The little bird was happy and thanked Hippy. They became good friends. The other animals saw this and learned that being kind and helping others is important. And so, Hippy the curious hippo and the little bird lived happily, teaching everyone the value of kindness. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim had a big jug with him. He wanted to show his friends how to use the jug. He was very excited. + +At the park, Tim saw his friend, Sue. "Look, Sue!" he said, "I want to show you my jug." Sue was happy to see the jug. Tim filled the jug with water from the fountain. Then, he poured the water on the flowers. The flowers looked happy too. + +Tim and Sue played with the jug all day. They watered the flowers and the grass. They were successful in making the park look nice. Tim's mom was proud of them. "Good job!" she said. Tim and Sue smiled and knew they had a fun day with the jug. +One day, a bright sun was shining in the sky. A little boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw a big onion in the garden. Tim was very curious about the onion. + +Tim asked his mom, "Mom, why is there an onion in our garden?" His mom said, "That onion is magic. If you touch it, you will shiver." Tim was scared but also excited. + +Tim touched the onion and started to shiver. He laughed and said, "This is fun!" His mom smiled and said, "Now you know the magic of the onion." They both played with the onion and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a red shoe that she loved very much. One day, she could not find her red shoe. She looked everywhere in her room, but it was not there. Lily was sad because she wanted to wear her red shoe. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's look close in the living room." They looked close under the chair and close by the door. There, close to the door, was the red shoe! Lily was so happy to find her shoe. + +Lily's mom said, "Now we have the shoe, but it's not ready to wear." Lily knew what to do. She opened the shoe and put her foot inside. Then, she closed the shoe tight. Now, Lily's red shoe was on her foot, and she could play outside. +Once upon a time, in a calm little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite tie that he wore every day. It was a pretty tie with many colors. + +One day, Tim was playing outside and he heard a bird singing. "Listen, bird!" Tim said. "I like your song." The bird stopped singing and looked at Tim's tie. "I like your tie," said the bird. + +Tim and the bird became best friends. They would play and listen to each other's stories all day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a bird named Bobo loved to soar high in the sky. Bobo was a happy bird who liked to see his face in the mirror. He would look at his reflection and sing a happy song. + +One day, Bobo saw a shiny mirror on the ground. He flew down to look at himself. But the mirror was near a dangerous road with big, fast cars. Bobo did not know that the road was dangerous. + +As Bobo looked at his reflection, a big car came fast down the road. Bobo did not see the car. The car hit Bobo and he could not soar in the sky anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to pick tasty fruits from the trees in her garden. One sunny day, she took her basket and went to the garden to pick some fruits. + +As Lily was picking fruits, she saw a small, lost kitten. The kitten looked hungry and sad. Lily wanted to help the kitten, so she asked it to come with her. The kitten followed Lily as she picked more tasty fruits. + +When they got home, Lily shared her fruits with the kitten. They both ate the tasty fruits happily. Soon, the kitten became Lily's best friend. They always played together and shared everything. The moral of the story is to be kind and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a big tiger. The tiger was very attractive. He had a nice, long tail and pretty stripes. He lived in a green forest with many trees. + +One day, the tiger met a little bird. The bird said, "Hello, Mr. Tiger! You are so attractive! But I am sad because I lost my friend." The tiger felt bad for the bird and wanted to help. They looked for the bird's friend together. + +After a while, they found the bird's friend. The tiger and the birds were very happy. The tiger said, "I am glad I could help you. I will not regret being kind to you." The birds thanked the tiger and they all became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a big panda. The big panda loved to move and play with his friends. One day, while moving around, he met a little bird. + +"Hi, big panda!" said the little bird. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, let's move and play together!" said the big panda. They moved and played all day long. They had a lot of fun. + +As the sun went down, the big panda and the little bird were very tired. They sat under a big tree and talked. They were very happy to be friends. From that day on, the big panda and the little bird moved and played together every day in the big forest. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing in his room. He had an enormous box of toys. Tim liked to wonder what toy he would play with next. Today, he picked a big red ball. + +As Tim was playing with the ball, it rolled under his bed. When he went to get it, he saw a tiny creature. The creature had a big head and a small body. It looked at Tim and said, "Hi, I am Toey. I live under your bed, and I like to play too." + +Tim was happy to have a new friend. They played with the ball all day. Toey was very good at kicking the ball with his little toe. They laughed and had lots of fun together. At the end of the day, Tim said, "Toey, you can stay with me and be my friend forever." +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious mop. This mop could talk, but no one knew. One day, a little girl named Sue found the mop in her house. She played with the mop and had fun. + +Sue's mom saw her playing with the mop and said, "Be careful, Sue. I heard a story about a talking mop. It can be funny, but it can also be tricky." Sue did not believe her mom and did not mention the talking mop. + +Later, Sue was alone in her room with the mop. The mop started to talk to her. It was funny and made her laugh. But then, the mop said, "I can do a magic trick, but you have to close your eyes." Sue remembered her mom's words and felt scared. She did not trust the mop. + +Sue ran to her mom and told her about the talking mop. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad you listened to me. Now we can put the mysterious mop away, and it won't trick you." They put the mop away, and Sue felt safe. From that day on, Sue always listened to her mom's stories and advice. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a lively cat named Max. Max loved to play and jump all day. One day, Max saw a big barrel in the yard. He was very curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +Max jumped on the barrel and looked inside. He saw a little mouse trapped in the barrel. The little mouse was scared and wanted to escape. Max knew he had to help the little mouse get out. + +Max used his paws to push the barrel over. The barrel rolled and rolled until it fell on its side. The little mouse quickly ran out, happy to escape. Max and the little mouse became good friends and played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim was a very unusual boy because he could talk to animals. One day, while walking in the park, he saw a bird with a hurt wing. + +"Hello, bird," said Tim. "What can I do to help you?" + +The bird said, "I can't fly. My wing hurts. Can you manage to help me?" + +Tim nodded and carefully took the bird home. He gave the bird a warm bed to rest in. Soon, the bird felt much better. + +The bird was so happy that it gave Tim a gift. The gift was a magic seed. Tim planted the seed, and a big tree grew. The tree had yummy fruit for everyone to eat. Tim and the bird became best friends, and they had many fun days together. +One day, a little crab named Tim found a big shell. He wanted to attach it to his back. But Tim was too small for the shell. He was sad. + +Tim's friend, Sam the fish, saw him. Sam said, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim told Sam about the shell. Sam said, "Don't be sad. You will grow big and the shell will fit." + +Tim was impatient. He wanted the shell now. Sam had an idea. He said, "Let's find a smaller shell for you." Tim and Sam looked for a small shell. They found one that was just right for Tim. + +Tim attached the small shell to his back. He was very happy. Now, Tim and Sam could play together with Tim's new shell. And Tim knew that one day, he would be big enough for the big shell too. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals. In the group, there was a fast cat, a big dog, and a small bird. They were all good friends and liked to play together. One day, they were very hungry and wanted to find food. + +The cat said, "Let's have a race to see who can find food first. The one who wins will share the food with all of us." The dog and the bird agreed. They all started to run and look for food. + +The cat was very fast, but the dog was very big and strong. The bird could fly high in the sky. The cat found some fish, the dog found a bone, and the bird found some seeds. They all came back to their group and shared the food. They were all winners because they found food and were not hungry anymore. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby was a regular baby, just like other babies. The baby liked to play and laugh all day. The baby had a toy that could turn around and around. + +One day, the baby saw a big ball. The ball was turning too! The baby wanted to play with the big ball. The baby crawled to the ball and tried to make it turn like the toy. The baby pushed the ball with little hands, and the ball began to turn. + +The baby was so happy to see the ball turn. The baby laughed and clapped hands. The baby played with the big ball all day long. The baby and the ball had lots of fun together. And that's the end of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hang her drawings on the refrigerator. Her mom and dad were very proud of her art. Lily and her family lived in a small house with a big, dark room. + +One day, Lily decided to draw a picture of the sun. She wanted to hang it in the dark room to make it bright and happy. When she finished, she went to the dark room and hung the picture on the wall. To her surprise, the room was not dark anymore! The sun in her drawing made the room feel warm and bright. + +Lily learned that even a small act can bring happiness and light to others. She decided to keep drawing and hanging her art, not just in her house, but also for her friends and neighbors. Everyone loved Lily's drawings, and they all learned that sharing joy with others can make the world a brighter place. +Once upon a time, on a bright Sunday, there was a smart cat named Tom. Tom loved to match things. He would match his toys, his food, and even his friends. Tom was very good at it. + +One day, Tom decided to have a matching game with his friends. He invited his friends, a dog, a bird, and a fish, to play with him. They were all excited to play the game. + +Tom put out many things to match. There were big balls, small balls, red balls, and blue balls. The dog matched the big balls, the bird matched the small balls, and the fish matched the red and blue balls. They all had so much fun and laughed together. In the end, they all agreed that Tom was the smartest cat and the best at matching. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pair of scissors. He liked to cut paper with his scissors. One day, Tim lost his scissors. He was very sad. + +Tim asked his mom to help him find the scissors. They looked all over the house. They found the scissors under the bed. Tim was very happy. He hugged his mom and said thank you. + +Tim's mom told him to be careful with the scissors. She said, "If you lose them again, we will have to replace them." Tim promised to be careful. He also played with his deaf dog, Spot. Spot could not hear, but he was a good dog. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a small island. On the island, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom liked to play with his friends and do fun things. But Tom was always careful when he played. + +One day, Tom and his friends went to the beach. They saw a big rock in the water. Tom's friends wanted to jump off the rock. Tom knew they should be careful. He told his friends to wait and think. + +Tom's friends listened to him. They talked and decided to play a safer game on the sand. They had so much fun! Later, they saw another group of kids jump off the rock and get hurt. Tom and his friends were glad they were careful. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and think before you do something. It's better to be safe and have fun with your friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue were playing in their room. They both wanted to play with the same toy car. Tim said, "Please, can I play with the car first?" Sue didn't want to share and said, "No, I want to play with it now!" + +Tim started to cry and said, "I just want to play with the car for a little bit. Please, Sue, let's have peace and share the car." Sue thought about it and realized that she was being spoiled. She didn't want to fight with her brother. + +Sue said, "Okay, Tim, you can play with the car first. Then, it will be my turn." Tim was very happy and they both played with the car, taking turns. They had a fun day and learned that sharing is important for peace and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little purple bird. The bird loved to eat grapes. Every day, the bird would fly to the grape tree to eat some yummy grapes. + +One day, the bird could not find the grape tree. The bird was very sad. It flew around and around, looking for the tree. The bird saw a nice girl. The girl knew where the grape tree was. She said, "I will help you find the grape tree." + +The girl and the bird walked and walked. At last, they found the grape tree! The bird was so happy. It ate some grapes and said, "Thank you!" The bird returned to its nest, full and happy. The girl waved goodbye to the bird and went home. They both had a very good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mark. Mark was a restless kid who loved to play all day. He liked to run, jump, and laugh with his friends in the park. + +One day, Mark and his friends were playing a game. They had to part into two teams. Mark was the leader of one team, and his friend Sue was the leader of the other team. They played a fun game of tag, and everyone was having a great time. + +After the game, Mark and his friends were very tired. They all sat down under a big tree to rest. They talked about the fun they had and how they couldn't wait to play again tomorrow. Mark was happy to be with his friends and looked forward to more exciting days at the park. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the museum with his mom. They saw many things like big animals and old rocks. Tim had a cheap toy car with him. He loved the toy car so much. + +While looking at the big animals, Tim lost his toy car. He was very sad. Tim told his mom, "Mom, I lost my toy car. Can you help me find it?" + +They looked all over the museum for the toy car. They could not find it. Tim was very upset. Then, a nice man who worked at the museum found the toy car. He gave it back to Tim. + +Tim was so happy to have his toy car back. He said "Thank you!" to the nice man. Tim and his mom had a great day at the museum. They went home and Tim played with his toy car all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was going to start school. He was scared because it was big and new. His mom told him, "Do not worry, trust me, you will like school." + +On the first day of school, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue said, "I am scared too." Tim and Sue became friends. They played together and helped each other. School was not so scary anymore. + +One day, a big dog came to the school. All the kids were scared. Tim said to Sue, "We can trust our teacher. She will help us." The teacher shooed the dog away. The kids felt safe and happy. They learned to trust their teacher and school was fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her room. One day, she went to a dance class and saw a beautiful dancer. The dancer wore a sparkly tutu and danced so gracefully. + +Lily wanted to be just like the dancer, but she struggled to keep up with the moves. Her feet felt heavy and her arms felt weak. She wanted to give up, but the dancer encouraged her to keep trying. + +Lily practiced every day and soon her dancing improved. She even got to perform in a show with the dancer. The audience clapped and cheered for them. Lily's dull day turned into a magical one because she didn't give up and kept trying. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and jump in the puddles. One day, she found a round rock that was hidden under a big leaf. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the dishes. Lily was happy to help and started to soak the dishes in the sink. As she was washing the dishes, she remembered the round rock in her pocket. She took it out and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom was surprised to see the hidden rock and told Lily how special it was. Lily was so happy to have found something so round and hidden. She put the rock on her windowsill where she could see it every day. From then on, Lily loved to look for hidden treasures and soak in the joy of discovering something new. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had an axe. He liked to chop wood with it. One day, he got the axe ready to chop some wood, but he forgot to mind where he swung it. The axe flew out of his hand and almost hit his friend who was nearby. The man felt very sorry and promised to always mind where he swung his axe from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny who loved to explore. He was always looking for new and exciting things to discover. One day, Benny decided to go on an adventurous journey to the east. + +As he hopped along, he noticed the ground beneath him began to tremble. Benny was scared, but he didn't give up. He knew there was something exciting waiting for him at the end of his journey. + +Finally, Benny arrived at the east and found a big, beautiful carrot patch. He was so happy he started to jump up and down with joy. Suddenly, the ground began to tremble again, but this time Benny wasn't scared. He knew it was just his tummy rumbling because he was so excited to eat all the delicious carrots he had found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to clean her closet. Lily didn't like cleaning, but she did what her mommy asked. When she opened the closet, she saw a big mess. "Oh no, this is bad," said Lily. + +Lily's mommy came to see how she was doing. "Don't worry, mommy. I will clean it all up," said Lily. She started to pick up the toys and clothes from the floor. Suddenly, she found an old toy that was broken. "This toy is no good. I will destroy it," said Lily. + +After a while, Lily finished cleaning the closet. "Good job, Lily! You did it!" said her mommy. Lily was happy that she could help her mommy. She went to bed that night feeling proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tooth that was wiggly and loose. Her mom told her that if she left it under her pillow, the tooth fairy would come and leave her a surprise. + +Lily was very excited to see what the tooth fairy would bring her. She went to bed that night and put her tooth under her pillow. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and looked under her pillow. She was very sad because the tooth fairy didn't come. Her mom told her that sometimes the tooth fairy forgets, but Lily didn't understand. She valued her tooth so much and was sad that the tooth fairy didn't think it was important. + +Lily's mom tried to make her feel better by making her a tasty breakfast, but Lily was still sad. She wished the tooth fairy had come and left her a surprise. From that day on, Lily didn't believe in the tooth fairy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to wear clothes with zippers because it was easy for her to take them off and put them on. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new jacket with a creative design. + +Lily: "Mommy, this jacket is so pretty! What's the name of the design?" + +Mom: "It's called a rainbow, Lily. Do you like it?" + +Lily: "Yes, I love it! Can we go outside so I can show my friends?" + +Mom: "Sure, let's go." + +Lily ran outside and showed her friends her new jacket with the rainbow design. They all liked it and wanted to know where they could get one too. Lily felt happy that her mom gave her such a cool jacket. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the garden. One day, they planted some radishes. Lily thought they looked like little red balls. + +A few weeks later, they went to check on the garden. Lily's mom said, "Wow, these radishes are great! Let's record how big they are." Lily didn't know what "record" meant, so her mom explained that they were going to take a picture to remember how big the radishes grew. + +Lily was so excited to see the picture of the big radishes. She said, "Mom, can we eat them now?" Her mom laughed and said, "Not yet, Lily. They need a little more time to grow." Lily couldn't wait to taste the yummy radishes! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he was getting bored of playing with the same toys every day. He wanted something different to play with. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the toy store. There were so many toys to choose from, and they all looked different. Timmy was so excited! He picked out a toy car that was different from all his other toys. + +When they got home, Timmy couldn't wait to play with his new toy. But the car was stuck under the box it came in. Timmy tried to pull it out, but it wouldn't budge. Finally, his mom helped him release the car from under the box. Timmy was so happy to finally play with his new, different toy. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max's owner noticed that Max's collar was old and worn out. So, she decided to order a new one for him. + +When the new collar arrived, Max was very happy. It was red and shiny and had a little bell on it. Max's owner put the new collar on him and they went for a walk in the park. Max felt very fancy with his new collar. + +As they were walking, Max saw a harmless butterfly and chased after it. He ran and ran, but the butterfly flew away. Max was tired, so he went back to his owner. She gave him a treat and they went home. Max was happy with his new collar and couldn't wait to wear it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and he wanted to go on a safari to see them. So, Timmy and his family went on a long journey to arrive at the safari park. + +When they got there, Timmy was so excited to see all the animals. He saw lions, zebras, and even elephants. But then, something embarrassing happened. Timmy accidentally tripped and fell in front of a big group of people. + +Timmy was so embarrassed that he wanted to go home. But his family told him that it was okay and that accidents happen. They continued to enjoy the safari and Timmy even got to feed a giraffe. In the end, Timmy was happy that he didn't let his embarrassment ruin his fun day at the safari. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny liked to eat celery. One day, Benny couldn't find any celery in his garden. He searched and searched but he couldn't find any. He was sad because he loved celery so much. + +Then, Benny had an idea. He would go to his friend's garden and search for some celery there. Benny hopped over to his friend's garden and started looking for celery. The ground was rough and it hurt Benny's feet. But he didn't give up. He kept searching and finally found some delicious celery. Benny was very happy and ate all the celery he could find. + +From that day on, Benny knew that if he couldn't find something he wanted, he just needed to search a little harder and he would find it. And he was always happy when he found some yummy celery to eat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her black hat everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +While playing, Lily saw a little boy who didn't have a hat. She felt sad for him and decided to give him her black hat. The little boy was very happy and thanked Lily. + +Lily felt good about herself for being kind to the little boy. Later that day, when she was walking home, she saw a bird stuck in a tree. She remembered how good it felt to help the little boy and decided to help the bird. She climbed up the tree and rescued the bird. + +Lily learned that being kind to others makes you feel good inside. She also learned that helping others can come back to you in unexpected ways. As she walked home, she smiled and thought about how happy the little boy and the bird must be. And she was happy too. Suddenly, she heard a scream coming from the park. She ran back to see what was happening and saw that the little boy had fallen and hurt himself. Lily ran over to help him and realized that helping others was the best thing she could do. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong superhero named Mighty Mouse. He lived in a house with a shiny floor that he liked to slide on. One day, Mighty Mouse wanted to give his friend a present. He decided to wrap it up in a pretty paper with lots of colors. + +Mighty Mouse went to the store to buy the paper and came back home to wrap the present. He carefully put the present on the floor and started to wrap it up. It took him a little while, but he finally finished and put a bow on top. + +Mighty Mouse was so excited to give his friend the present. He put it in his bag and went to find his friend. When he saw his friend's happy face, it made Mighty Mouse feel so good inside. He knew he had done something nice for his friend and that made him feel mighty happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big robot. He was very hairy and had big eyes. He loved to walk around and explore the world. One day, he met a little girl. She was very cute and had a pretty dress. The robot was happy to see her and wanted to kiss her. But he was too big and she was too small. So, he just waved hello and they became friends. They played together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy got a new toy for her to play with. It was a soft, fluffy teddy bear that Lily loved very much. She hugged it tight and whispered, "I love you, new teddy bear." + +Later that day, Lily's mommy gave her a massage. She gently rubbed Lily's back and arms until she felt very relaxed. Lily closed her eyes and smiled as she felt her mommy's hands on her. + +As they were getting ready for bed, Lily heard a strange noise coming from outside. She asked her mommy, "What's that noise?" Her mommy listened and said, "I hear it too. Let's go investigate." They went outside and saw that it was just a bird chirping in a tree. Lily giggled and said, "Silly bird!" before going back inside to snuggle with her new teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him to be careful and prevent any accidents from happening. + +As Timmy and his friends were playing, they saw an ancient tree. "Wow, that's a big tree!" Timmy exclaimed. His friend, Sarah, said, "Let's climb it!" But Timmy remembered what his mom said and replied, "No, we shouldn't climb it. It might be dangerous." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud crack and the tree fell down. Timmy and his friends were scared and ran away. They knew they were lucky to have prevented any injuries. + +When Timmy went home, he told his mom what happened. "Good job, Timmy," his mom said. "You prevented any harm from coming to you and your friends." Timmy felt proud of himself and went to bed feeling happy. + +The next day, Timmy and his friends went back to the tree. They saw a youth trying to lift the tree. "Hey, what are you doing?" Timmy asked. The youth replied, "I'm trying to move this tree so I can get to my home." + +Timmy and his friends tried to help the youth, but it was too heavy. Suddenly, the tree fell on the youth and he couldn't get up. Timmy and his friends were scared and ran away again. They knew they couldn't prevent what happened. + +When Timmy went home, he told his mom what happened. "Oh no," his mom said. "That's so sad. We can't always prevent bad things from happening." Timmy felt sad and went to bed feeling worried. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she decided to build a tower with her blocks. She stacked them up high and made a tall tower. + +Suddenly, her little brother came in and knocked over the tower by accident. Lily was very angry and said, "Why did you do that? Now I have to build it all over again!" Her brother said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "It's okay. You're lucky I'm not going to punish you. Let's build the tower together this time!" And so, they worked together and built an even taller tower than before. They were both very happy and played with it all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. Lily saw the deep blue sea and wanted to swim in it. She put on her pink swimsuit and ran into the water. Lily enjoyed playing in the waves and collecting seashells. When it was time to go home, she was tired but happy. She fell asleep in the car, dreaming about the fun day she had at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but today it was very cold. She put on her warm coat and went outside to play. + +Lily saw a cable lying on the ground. She knew she shouldn't touch it, but she dared herself to pick it up. She picked it up and felt proud of herself for being so brave. + +As she continued playing, Lily forgot about the cable. Suddenly, she tripped and fell. She realized that the cable was the reason she fell. From then on, Lily promised to always be careful and not touch things she shouldn't. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he went for a walk in the woods and he found a big surprise. It was a mill! Timmy had never seen a mill before, and he was very curious about it. + +As he walked around the mill, he met a persistent little mouse who asked him, "What are you doing here?" Timmy said, "I found this mill and I want to see how it works." The mouse replied, "I live here, and I know all about this mill. Let me show you around!" + +The mouse took Timmy on a tour of the mill and explained how it worked. Timmy was so excited to learn something new. As they walked back to the entrance, Timmy turned to the mouse and said, "Thank you for showing me around. This was so much fun!" The mouse smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could surprise you with something new." From that day on, Timmy visited the mill every chance he got, and he always remembered his new friend, the persistent little mouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite blanket that her grandma had made for her. The blanket had many bright colors and each color had its own special stitch. Lily loved to snuggle with her blanket every night. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw the blanket and said, "Wow, that's so pretty! Did you make it?" Lily proudly replied, "No, my grandma made it for me. I admire it so much!" + +Her friend then asked, "Is it an original design?" Lily didn't understand what that meant, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that an original means something that is unique and one-of-a-kind. Lily said, "Yes, it's an original blanket!" and smiled with pride. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy car that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go to the gas station to get fuel for the car. + +Lily rushed to the gas station with her toy car in her hand. She saw a big truck getting fuel and thought it was so cool. She asked the truck driver, "Can I get fuel for my toy car too?" The truck driver smiled and said, "Sure, little one." + +Lily was so happy and quickly filled up her toy car with fuel. She got back in her car and started to drive home. But then, she accidentally dropped her toy car on the ground and it broke into pieces. Lily was very sad and cried. Her mommy came to comfort her, but the new toy car was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her mommy's jewels. One day, she put on her mommy's necklace with a beautiful jewel on it. It was so pretty! She went outside to play with her friends. + +While playing, Lily's necklace fell off and she didn't notice. When she went back inside, she realized her necklace was gone. She started to cry and told her mommy, "I miss my pretty jewel." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we will find it." They searched everywhere and finally found the necklace under the couch. Lily was so happy and said, "This is delicious!" She meant to say "delightful" but her mommy thought it was cute and they both laughed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school because her teacher, Miss Rose, had a beautiful blackboard. One day, Lily asked Miss Rose if she could draw on the blackboard. Miss Rose said yes and gave her some chalk. + +Lily drew a picture of a flower on the blackboard. She was so proud of her drawing and asked Miss Rose if it was beautiful. Miss Rose smiled and told Lily that it was very beautiful. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Tommy came over to play. Lily wanted to tell Tommy about her drawing on the blackboard. She said, "Tommy, I drew a pretty flower on Miss Rose's blackboard today. Miss Rose told me it was beautiful!" Tommy was impressed and said, "Wow, I want to draw on the blackboard too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and get dirty in the mud. One day, he went outside and saw a big puddle of mud. It seemed like the perfect place to play! + +Timmy jumped right in and started splashing around. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice how filthy he was getting. He played and played until it was time to go inside for dinner. + +When Timmy's mom saw him, she was shocked at how dirty he was. She said, "Timmy, you're covered in mud! Go take a bath right now!" Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +After his bath, Timmy felt clean and fresh again. He looked out the window and saw the mud puddle still there. It seemed like it was calling his name, but Timmy knew he had to wait until tomorrow to play in it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very obedient and always listened to his owner, a kind woman named Jane. One day, Jane took Spot for a walk in the park. They walked along a zigzag path and Spot was very excited to explore. Suddenly, it started to rain and Jane said, "Let's go home, Spot. You don't want to get wet." Spot didn't like being wet, so he ran home with Jane. When they got home, Jane dried Spot off with a towel and gave him a treat for being such a good dog. Spot was happy to be dry again and wagged his tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around like a ballerina. She was very graceful. + +One day, Lily's mommy bought her a toy car with a battery. Lily loved to play with it and drive it around the house. But one day, she accidentally broke the car. + +Lily's mommy saw what happened and asked her, "Did you break the toy car?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I'm sorry." Her mommy said, "It's okay, but you need to be careful with your toys. If you break them, you will be punished." + +Lily felt bad and promised to be more careful with her toys. From that day on, she made sure to take care of all her toys and never broke them again. She continued to dance and twirl around gracefully, enjoying her toys and her mommy's love. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bear named Benny. Benny liked to play in the sun because it was hot outside. One day, Benny's friend, a little bird named Sally, came to play with him. Sally suggested they play a game of hide and seek. Benny smiled and said that was a great idea. + +They played for a while, but then Sally got tired and wanted to take a break. Benny suggested they rest under a big tree. They sat down and enjoyed the shade. Benny smiled and said he was glad they were friends. Sally smiled back and said she was happy too. + +After a while, it started to get even hotter outside, so they decided to go home. Benny said goodbye to Sally and went to his cave to take a nap. As he fell asleep, he smiled and thought about how much fun he had with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastel crayons. One day, she was drawing a picture of a flower when her little brother came in. He was not being careful and accidentally knocked over her crayons. + +Lily was upset and asked her brother to be more careful next time. He said sorry and helped her pick up the pastels. Then, Lily showed him how to draw a flower too. They had fun drawing together and soon forgot about the accident. + +From then on, Lily's brother was more careful when he played in her room. They would often draw pictures together and have lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big fierce lion. He lived in a jungle with his friends, the monkeys and the birds. One day, the lion felt a tickle in his nose and he sneezed so hard that he fell into a barrel. + +The monkeys and the birds saw what happened and they all laughed. "Are you okay, Mr. Lion?" asked the monkeys. "Yes, I'm fine," said the lion. "I just sneezed and fell into this barrel." + +The monkeys and the birds helped the lion out of the barrel and they all continued to play together. From that day on, whenever the lion felt a sneeze coming on, he made sure to move away from any barrels. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat fruits, especially juicy prunes. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted some prunes for a snack. Lily was very enthusiastic about it and said, "Yes, please!" + +But when her mom gave her the prunes, Lily made a face and refused to eat them. "I don't like them anymore," she said. Her mom was surprised and asked, "Why not? You were so excited about them just now." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I don't know. They just don't taste good to me anymore." Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. Maybe you'll like them again another day." And with that, Lily happily went off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved avocados because they were green and yummy. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a big, rich avocado. She asked her mom if they could keep it, and her mom said yes. + +When they got home, Lily's mom cut the avocado in half and they scooped out the green insides. Lily thought it was the best avocado she ever tasted. She wanted to keep the other half for later, so her mom put it in the fridge. + +The next day, Lily remembered the avocado and asked her mom if they could eat it again. Her mom said yes, and they took the other half out of the fridge. It was still just as yummy as before. Lily was so happy that they kept the avocado for another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with dough. He would squish it and roll it and make all sorts of shapes. Timmy's mom would always shout when it was time for dinner. Timmy would wash his hands and run to the table, excited to eat. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to make something mighty with his dough. Timmy was curious and nodded his head yes. They spent the afternoon making a big, strong castle out of dough. It was so mighty that Timmy felt like a king. + +That night, as they were eating dinner, Timmy's mom had a surprise for him. She had invited all of Timmy's friends over to see his mighty castle. Timmy was so happy and proud. His friends all shouted with excitement when they saw the castle. Timmy felt like the mightiest king in all the land. From that day on, Timmy knew that anything was possible if he put his mind to it. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny named Binky. Binky loved to play in the forest with her friends. One day, Binky and her friends saw a man with an axe cutting down trees. + +Binky said to her friends, "Why is he cutting down trees with that big axe?" + +Her friend, a wise owl, said, "Maybe he needs the wood to build a house." + +Binky was sad to see the trees go, so she decided to make a bow out of some branches. She showed her friends how to make bows too, and they all played together with their new toys. + +The man with the axe saw the children playing and was happy to see them having fun. He decided to stop cutting down trees and instead, he joined in on the fun with Binky and her friends. From then on, they all played together in the forest and the trees were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a new toy in his toy box. It was a bouncy ball with a bumpy texture. Timmy loved how it felt in his hands. + +He showed his new toy to his friend, Sarah. "Wow, that's a regular ball," Sarah said. "I wish I had one too." Timmy felt happy that his friend liked his new toy. + +But then, Timmy accidentally threw the ball too hard and it bounced away into the street. Timmy regretted throwing it so hard and wished he could get it back. Sarah saw how sad Timmy was and offered to help him find the ball. Together, they searched and searched until finally, they found the ball in a nearby bush. Timmy was so happy to have his bouncy ball back and he hugged Sarah tightly, thanking her for her help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a red roof. One day, she went outside to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy was being bossy and wanted to play his game. But Lily didn't want to play that game. + +"Lily, let's play my game!" Timmy said. + +"No, I don't want to play that game," Lily said. + +Timmy got mad and tried to squeeze Lily's hand. But Lily didn't like that. She said, "Stop squeezing my hand, Timmy!" + +Timmy felt bad and said sorry to Lily. They decided to play a new game together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Timmy was not bossy anymore and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins more than anything in the world. One day, she went to the bakery to buy a muffin, but they were all sold out. + +Lily was very upset and demanded that the baker make more muffins. But the baker told her that he couldn't because he was out of ingredients. + +Lily was stubborn and didn't want to leave without a muffin. But the baker suggested that she try a cupcake instead. Lily tried it and loved it even more than muffins! From that day on, Lily always asked for a cupcake instead of a muffin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat mints. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a man with a big bag of mints. She asked him if she could have one, but the man said no. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her friend, a little boy named Jack, for help. Jack said, "I guess we can find some mints on our own." They looked around the park and found a mint plant. The mints smelled so good and powerful! + +They picked some mints and shared them with each other. Lily was happy again and thanked Jack for his help. From that day on, Lily and Jack would always go to the park to find mints together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures. He would create pictures of animals and cars and even hotels. One day, Timmy drew a really weird picture. It was a picture of a hotel that had a big slide going down the side of it! + +Timmy's mom saw the picture and thought it was really cool. She asked Timmy if he could create a real hotel like the one in his picture. Timmy was so excited! He got some big boxes and started to build his hotel. It was a little weird, but it was also really fun. + +When Timmy was finished, he invited his friends to come stay at his hotel. They all went down the big slide and had a great time. Timmy was so proud of what he had created. He knew that he was really good at making things, and he couldn't wait to make something even weirder next time! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and use her imagination. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She went on the swings and spun around on the merry-go-round. After a while, she started to feel dizzy and had to stop. + +Lily asked her mom how many years it would take for her to not feel dizzy anymore. Her mom said it would only take a few minutes. So, Lily sat on a bench and watched the other kids play. When she felt better, she went back to using her imagination and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. His mommy always said he needed to take a bath before bed. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he saw a switch on the wall. He wondered what it did. He climbed up on a chair and switched it on. Suddenly, the room got very bright! + +Timmy's mommy came in and saw him on the chair. She was very busy but she stopped what she was doing to give him a bath. Timmy loved to splash and play in the water. After his bath, he felt clean and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but she was very shy. One day, she saw a flyer for a talent show and she really wanted to try out. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can you bring me to the talent show? I want to sing and dance!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! I know you can do it. Just remember to be loud and have fun!" + +At the talent show, Lily was nervous but she sang and danced her heart out. When it was over, the judges said she was a success! Lily was so happy and proud of herself. + +She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, I did it! I was loud and I had success!" Her mom hugged her and said, "I knew you could do it, Lily. You were amazing!" From that day on, Lily was never too shy to show off her talents again. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in a dirty forest. The monkey was sad because his home was not nice. He wanted to improve his home but did not know how. + +One day, the monkey found a magic wand that could make his home clean and beautiful. He waved the wand and his home became the most beautiful place in the forest. All the animals came to see it and they were very happy for the monkey. + +But the monkey was not happy for long. A big storm came and destroyed his beautiful home. The monkey was very sad again. He wanted to improve his home again but he lost the magic wand. From that day on, the monkey lived in a dirty home and was always sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big, red cube that he loved to play with. He would stack it up high and then knock it down with a loud crash! One day, Timmy was playing with his cube when his friend Billy came over. + +"Wow, that's a big cube!" said Billy. + +"Yeah, it's my favorite toy," said Timmy. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom called him for dinner. Timmy got up quickly and accidentally dropped his cube. It broke into many pieces and Timmy started to cry. + +"Don't worry, Timmy," said Billy. "We can fix it." + +Together, they worked hard to put the cube back together. It wasn't perfect, but it was still a great toy. Timmy learned that accidents can happen, but with the help of friends, things can be fixed. And that's why it's important to be kind and helpful to others, even when things get fierce. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went to the park and saw a big white goose. She ran up to the goose and said, "Hello Mr. Goose, you are so big and fluffy!" + +The goose just gazed at her with its big black eyes. Lily giggled and continued to play around the park. Later that day, Lily's mom called her to come home for dinner. Lily said goodbye to the goose and started to walk away. + +Suddenly, the goose started to chase after her! Lily ran as fast as she could, but the goose was too fast. It pecked at her legs and made her fall down. Lily cried out for help, but no one was around to hear her. + +Sadly, Lily had to go to the hospital and get stitches. She learned that even though animals can be cute and fun to play with, they can also be dangerous. From then on, Lily made sure to always be careful around animals she didn't know. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles, especially the purple ones her mom made for breakfast. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help measure the ingredients for the waffles. "Can you pour the flour in this bowl, Lily?" her mom asked. "Sure!" Lily replied. + +After measuring all the ingredients, Lily's mom mixed them together and poured the batter onto the waffle maker. "Yay, waffles!" Lily exclaimed. + +When the waffles were done, Lily's mom cut them into little squares and piled them onto a plate. "Mmm, these are yummy!" Lily said, taking a big bite of her purple waffle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the dirt and make mud pies. One day, he saw his friend Billy playing with a toy truck. Timmy wanted to play with the truck too, so he asked Billy, "Can you lend me your truck?" + +Billy said, "Sure, but you have to give it back." + +Timmy promised to give it back and ran off to play with the truck. He drove it through the soil and made a big mess. When it was time to give the truck back, Timmy realized that he had lost it in the soil. He searched and searched but couldn't find it. + +When Timmy told Billy what had happened, Billy got very mad. He said, "You promised to give it back! Now it's lost in the soil and I'll never get it back! You're not organized at all!" + +Timmy felt very sad and wished he could find the truck. But it was too late. He had broken his promise and lost his friend's toy. From then on, Timmy learned to take better care of things and to keep his promises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she was walking around when she saw a butterfly. The butterfly was so pretty and colorful. Lily wanted to catch it, so she ran after it. + +As she was running, she accidentally stepped on a big pile of mud. Her shoe got dirty and she couldn't catch the butterfly anymore. She felt sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a kind lady approached her and asked what was wrong. Lily explained what happened and the lady offered to help. She squeezed some water on Lily's shoe and cleaned it with a tissue. Lily felt happy again and thanked the peaceful lady. They continued to talk and became friends. From that day on, Lily knew that even when things go wrong, there will always be someone to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was walking in the dark forest when she saw a bright light. She followed the light and saw a fairy. The fairy was frightened and asked Lily for help. + +Lily asked the fairy, "Why are you frightened?" The fairy replied, "I lost my magic wand and I can't find it. Can you help me find it?" + +Lily sighed and said, "Don't be scared. I will help you find your wand." Together, they searched the forest and found the wand. The fairy was very happy and thanked Lily. + +The moral of the story is that we should always help others who are in need, even if we are scared or tired. +Anna was a big girl who went to school. She liked to learn new things and play with her friends. But today she was not happy. She had to do an exam. An exam was a paper with many questions that she had to answer. She did not like exams. They made her feel scared and confused. + +She sat at her desk and looked at the paper. She did not know what to write. She saw the teacher walking around the room. She hoped the teacher would not see her empty paper. She felt like crying. + +"Anna, are you okay?" the teacher asked. She came to her desk and looked at her paper. "You have not written anything. Do you need help?" + +Anna shook her head. She did not want to talk. She wanted to go home. She wanted to hug her mom and dad. She wanted to play with her toys. She wanted to forget about the exam. + +The teacher smiled. She was kind and gentle. She knew that Anna was suffering. She knew that exams were hard for some children. She wanted to help Anna. + +"Anna, don't worry. The exam is not so important. What is important is that you try your best. And I know you are a smart and brave girl. You can do it. Just look at the questions and write what you think. It's okay if you make mistakes. We all make mistakes sometimes. That's how we learn. Do you want to try?" + +Anna looked at the teacher. She saw that the teacher was not angry or mean. She saw that the teacher cared about her. She felt a little better. She nodded. She picked up her pencil. She tried to write something on her paper. She did not know if it was right or wrong. But she tried. And that made her feel proud. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a big tub of water and some soap. They want to make bubbles. + +"Look, Tom, I can rub the soap and make foam!" Lily says. She rubs the soap in her hands and then blows on the foam. It makes a bubble that floats in the air. + +"Wow, Lily, that's fun!" Tom says. He takes the soap and rubs it too. He makes a bigger bubble and tries to catch it. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is the dog, Rex. He is barking and running towards them. He wants to play too. + +"Rex, no!" Lily and Tom shout. But Rex does not listen. He jumps into the tub of water and splashes them. He pops the bubbles with his nose and his paws. He shakes his wet fur and makes them wetter. + +Lily and Tom are not happy. They are wet and cold and soapy. They run inside the house and tell their mom. + +"Mom, Rex ruined our game!" they say. + +Mom looks at them and smiles. She gives them a towel and a hug. + +"I'm sorry, kids. Rex is a silly dog. He just wanted to have fun with you. But he does not know how to play with bubbles. Maybe next time, you can play with something else. How about some blocks or some crayons?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They dry themselves and change their clothes. They still love Rex, but they decide to play with bubbles when he is not around. +Lily and Tom like to watch cartoons on TV. They laugh at the funny animals and the silly jokes. They have a big bowl of popcorn to share. They are happy. + +But then, Lily sees a new toy on a commercial. It is a shiny car that can do tricks and make noises. Lily wants the toy very much. She asks Tom, "Can we get the toy, please?" + +Tom shakes his head. "No, we can't. Mom said we have enough toys. And we have to save money for other things." + +Lily gets angry. She does not like Tom's answer. She thinks Tom is mean. She grabs the bowl of popcorn and throws it at Tom. The popcorn flies everywhere. Some of it lands on the TV. Some of it lands on the couch. Some of it lands on the floor. + +Tom is shocked. He does not like popcorn in his hair and on his clothes. He thinks Lily is rude. He shouts, "Hey, why did you do that? That was not nice. You made a big mess." + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the living room. She sees the popcorn all over the place. She sees Lily and Tom looking angry and sad. She is not happy. She says, "What is going on here? Why did you throw the popcorn, Lily? Why are you fighting, Tom?" + +Lily and Tom try to explain. They tell Mom about the toy and the cartoon and the popcorn. Mom listens. She understands. She says, "I know you like toys and cartoons, but you have to be normal. Normal means you share and you are kind. Normal means you do not throw things and you do not yell. Normal means you say sorry and you hug. Can you be normal, Lily and Tom?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They feel sorry. They say sorry to each other and to Mom. They hug. They help Mom clean up the popcorn. They go back to watch the cartoon. They smile. They are normal. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were new friends. They met at the park. Lily had a kite. Ben liked kites. He wanted to play with Lily. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. Can I play with you?" Ben asked. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Sure, you can play with me. This is my kite. It's blue and yellow. Do you like it?" Lily said. + +"Yes, I like it. It's very pretty. Can I hold it?" Ben said. + +"OK, you can hold it. But be careful. Don't let it go. The wind is strong." Lily said. + +Lily and Ben took turns holding the kite. They ran and laughed. The kite flew high in the sky. They had fun. + +Then they saw a dog. The dog was big and brown. It barked and ran towards them. Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the kite. The kite fell to the ground. + +"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Don't be afraid. He's friendly. He won't hurt you." A voice said. + +They looked up and saw a girl. She was older than them. She had a leash in her hand. She caught the dog. + +"I'm sorry. He likes to chase kites. He thinks they are birds. He's silly. He's my dog. His name is Spot." The girl said. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. This is Ben. We are new friends. We like kites." Lily said. + +"Hi, I'm Mia. Nice to meet you. You have a nice kite. Can I introduce you to Spot? He's friendly. He likes to lick and wag his tail." Mia said. + +"OK, we can meet Spot. But he can't chase our kite. It's ours." Ben said. + +"OK, he won't chase your kite. He'll be good. Come on, Spot. Say hello to Lily and Ben." Mia said. + +Spot came closer. He sniffed Lily and Ben. He licked their faces. He wagged his tail. He was friendly. + +Lily and Ben giggled. They petted Spot. They liked him. + +"Can we be friends too?" Mia asked. + +"Yes, we can be friends. We like you and Spot." Lily and Ben said. + +They smiled. They picked up the kite. They played together. They were happy. They had new friends. +Tim and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to slide, run, and swing. Swing was their favorite. They could go high and fast and feel the wind on their faces. + +One day, it was very cold and gray. Tim and Lily put on their coats and hats and went to the park anyway. They wanted to swing. They ran to the swing set and took turns pushing each other. They laughed and shouted. + +"Look how high I can go!" Tim said. He swung higher and higher. + +"Be careful, Tim!" Lily said. She felt a shiver in her tummy. She was scared for Tim. She thought he might fall. + +"Don't worry, Lily! I'm fine!" Tim said. He swung higher and higher. He felt cheerful and brave. He thought he could touch the sky. + +But then, something bad happened. Tim swung too high. He lost his grip on the chain. He flew off the swing. He landed on the ground with a thud. He did not move. He did not laugh. He did not shout. + +Lily screamed. She ran to Tim. She shook him. She cried. She called for help. But it was too late. Tim was gone. Lily was alone. She wished they had not swung that day. She wished they had stayed home. She wished Tim was still her friend. +Ben and Mia were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a red car that could drive. They took turns to push the car on the floor and make vroom noises. + +"Can I drive the car now?" Mia asked Ben. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't hit the lamp," Ben said. He gave the car to Mia and watched her drive it around the sofa. + +The lamp was on a small table near the window. It was shiny and had a pretty shade. Mommy said it was expensive and they should not touch it. + +Mia was having fun with the car. She drove it faster and faster. She did not see the lamp. She drove the car too close to the table and bumped it. The lamp wobbled and fell down. It broke into many pieces. + +"Uh-oh," Mia said. She stopped the car and looked at the lamp. She felt scared and sad. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. He ran to the lamp and tried to fix it. He could not. He felt scared and sad too. + +Mommy heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken lamp and the car. She was angry and sad. + +"Who did this?" Mommy asked. + +Mia and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to lie, but they did not want to get in trouble. + +"It was an accident," Mia said. + +"We're sorry, Mommy," Ben said. + +Mommy sighed. She picked up the pieces of the lamp and the car. She put them in a box. + +"I know it was an accident, but you have to be more careful. This lamp was expensive and special. It was a gift from Grandma. She will be sad too," Mommy said. + +Mia and Ben felt very sorry. They hugged Mommy and said they loved her. + +"I love you too, but you have to learn from your mistakes. Next time, play with your toys away from the lamp. And don't drive the car so fast. It's dangerous," Mommy said. + +Mia and Ben nodded. They said they would be more careful. They helped Mommy clean up the living room. They hoped Grandma would not be too sad. They wished they could fix the lamp. They still liked the car, but they did not want to drive it for a while. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were police and catch bad people. Lily had a hat and a badge, and Tom had a car and a siren. + +"Look, Tom, there is a guilty man!" Lily said, pointing to a picture on the TV. "He took money that was not his. We have to catch him!" + +Tom nodded and turned on his siren. "Let's go, Lily, we are the police!" He said, driving his car towards the TV. Lily followed him with her hat and badge. + +But when they got close to the TV, they bumped into it and made it fall. The TV broke and made a loud noise. Lily and Tom were scared and ran away. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to the living room. They saw the broken TV and the toys on the floor. They were angry and sad. + +"Who did this?" Mom asked, looking at Lily and Tom. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They felt guilty and sorry. + +"It was us, Mom," Lily said, in a small voice. "We were playing police and we wanted to catch the guilty man on the TV. We did not mean to break it." + +Mom and Dad sighed and hugged Lily and Tom. + +"We know you did not mean to break it, but you have to be careful with the TV. It is not a toy. It is expensive and hard to fix. And you should not try to catch real bad people. That is dangerous. You can only pretend with your toys," Dad said. + +Lily and Tom nodded and said they were sorry. Mom and Dad said they forgave them, but they had to send them to their room for a while. They also said they would call the real police to tell them about the guilty man on the TV. + +Lily and Tom went to their room and played with their toys quietly. They learned their lesson and did not play police with the TV again. +Anna loves to bake with her mom. They make yummy pastries with flour, butter, sugar and fruit. Anna likes to roll the dough, cut the shapes and fill them with jam. Mom likes to brush them with egg and sprinkle them with sugar. They put them in the oven and wait for them to turn golden and crispy. + +But one day, something bad happens. Mom forgets to set the timer and goes to answer the phone. Anna smells something burning and runs to the kitchen. She sees smoke coming out of the oven and opens the door. The pastries are black and hard and smell bad. Anna feels sad and angry. She starts to cry. + +Mom hears Anna crying and comes back to the kitchen. She sees the ruined pastries and feels sorry. She hugs Anna and says, "I'm sorry, sweetie. I made a mistake. It's okay to cry. We can make more pastries another day." She throws away the burnt pastries and opens the window to let the smoke out. + +She tells Anna, "You know, sometimes things go wrong when we bake. But we can learn from our mistakes and try again. And sometimes, we can find something good in a bad situation. Look, there is one pastry that is not burnt. It's in the corner of the tray. It's rare, but it's still good. Do you want to share it with me?" + +Anna wipes her tears and smiles. She says, "Yes, please. I love you, mom." She takes the rare pastry and breaks it in half. She gives one half to mom and keeps the other half for herself. They bite into the pastry and taste the sweet jam and the flaky dough. They both say, "Mmm, delicious!" They laugh and hug each other. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. But today, the sky is gray and the air is wet. They cannot see the sun or the trees. They can only see fog. + +"What is fog?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Fog is like a big cloud that comes down to the ground," Ben says. "It makes everything look fuzzy and soft." + +"Can we play in the fog?" Anna says. + +"Maybe, but we have to be careful. We don't want to get lost or cold," Ben says. + +They put on their coats and hats and go outside. They bring their pink ball and their pink bike. They have fun throwing the ball and riding the bike in the fog. They pretend they are in a fairy land. + +But soon, they start to feel tired and chilly. The fog makes them sleepy. They decide to go back inside. + +"Let's take a nap," Anna says. + +"OK, let's take a nap," Ben says. + +They go to their room and snuggle in their beds. They close their eyes and dream of pink fog and fairy land. They are happy and warm. +Sara and Ben were twins, but they liked different things. Sara liked tea and dolls, Ben liked cars and trucks. One day, it was their birthday. They wanted to celebrate, but they did not agree on how. + +"Let's have a tea party!" Sara said. "We can dress up and invite our friends and have cake and tea." + +"No, let's have a race!" Ben said. "We can play with our cars and trucks and see who is faster and have pizza and juice." + +They argued and argued, but they could not find a way to celebrate together. They were sad and angry. + +Mom and Dad saw them and had an idea. They whispered to each other and smiled. They told Sara and Ben to wait in their rooms. They said they had a surprise for them. + +Sara and Ben waited and wondered. They heard Mom and Dad moving things around and talking. They heard the doorbell ring and their friends coming in. They heard laughter and music. They were curious and excited. + +Mom and Dad came to their rooms and said, "Come on, it's time to celebrate!" They took Sara and Ben to the living room. There, they saw a big table with two sides. On one side, there was a tea party with cake and tea and dolls and hats. On the other side, there was a race with pizza and juice and cars and trucks and a track. There was a big sign that said, "Happy Birthday, Sara and Ben!" + +Sara and Ben were amazed and happy. They hugged Mom and Dad and thanked them. They said sorry to each other for arguing. They invited their friends to join them. They played and ate and had fun. They celebrated their birthday in their own different ways, but also together. They were the best twins ever. +Ben and Mia were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two sticks for arms and three buttons for eyes and mouth. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Ben said. "You are our friend!" + +"Yes, you are!" Mia said. "You are very nice and cold!" + +They hugged the snowman and smiled. + +But then the sun came out. It was very bright and warm. The snow started to melt. The snowman started to melt too. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "Mr. Snowman is going away!" + +"Please don't go!" Mia said. "We love you!" + +They tried to make the snowman colder. They brought some ice from the freezer and put it on him. They wrapped him in a blanket. They blew on him. + +But it did not help. The snowman kept melting. His hat fell off. His scarf slipped down. His carrot nose dropped to the ground. His sticks and buttons fell out. + +"Goodbye, Mr. Snowman!" Ben said. "We will miss you!" + +"Goodbye, Mr. Snowman!" Mia said. "We will remember you!" + +They cried and hugged each other. + +Then they heard a voice. + +"Hello, Ben and Mia!" It was their mom. She came out of the house with a tray. "I have a surprise for you!" + +"What is it, mom?" Ben asked. + +"It is hot chocolate!" mom said. "With whip on top!" + +"Wow!" Mia said. "That looks yummy!" + +They ran to their mom and took the mugs. They sipped the hot chocolate. It was sweet and warm. The whip was soft and fluffy. + +"Thank you, mom!" Ben said. + +"Thank you, mom!" Mia said. + +They smiled and hugged their mom. + +They looked at the snowman. He was almost gone. But they were not sad anymore. They knew he was happy too. + +"Goodbye, Mr. Snowman!" they said together. "See you next winter!" +Jill likes to dance. She dances at home, at school, and at the park. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. She dances with her mom, her dad, and her dog. She dances with her friends, her toys, and her books. Jill loves to dance. + +One day, Jill's mom takes her to the shop. Jill likes the shop. She sees many things that she likes. She sees a big cake, a red ball, and a yellow dress. She sees a toy car, a blue hat, and a green frog. She sees a lot of things that she likes. But she likes one thing the most. She sees a pair of shoes that make noise. They are pink and shiny and have bells on them. They make noise when you walk, when you run, and when you dance. Jill wants the shoes that make noise. + +Jill's mom says that she can have the shoes that make noise if she is good. Jill says that she will be good. She helps her mom with the things that they need. She puts the bread, the milk, and the eggs in the cart. She holds her mom's hand and does not run away. She says please and thank you to the people that they meet. She is good. Jill's mom says that she is proud of her. She says that she can have the shoes that make noise. + +Jill is very happy. She puts on the shoes that make noise and tries them out. They make noise when she walks, when she runs, and when she dances. They make a lot of noise. Jill likes the noise. She dances in the shop. She dances in the car. She dances at home. She dances with her mom, her dad, and her dog. She dances with her friends, her toys, and her books. She dances all day and all night. Jill loves the shoes that make noise. + +But the next day, Jill is not so happy. She wakes up and her feet hurt. They are sore and red and have blisters on them. The shoes that make noise are too hard. They hurt her feet when she walks, when she runs, and when she dances. They make too much noise. Jill does not like the noise. She does not want to dance. She does not want to wear the shoes that make noise. She wants to take them off and put on her old shoes. Her old shoes are soft and quiet and do not hurt her feet. Jill learns a lesson. She learns that sometimes the things that you like the most are not the best for you. She learns that sometimes you have to be careful with what you wish for. She learns that sometimes less is more. Jill still likes to dance. But she does not need the shoes that make noise. She dances with her old shoes. She dances with her mom, her dad, and her dog. She dances with her friends, her toys, and her books. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. Jill loves to dance. +Sara and Ben were friends who liked to play with blocks. They could make towers, bridges, and houses with the blocks. Sara was good at counting the blocks. She knew all the numbers from one to ten. Ben was good at making shapes with the blocks. He could make circles, squares, and triangles. + +One day, they decided to have a contest. Who could make the tallest tower with the blocks? Sara and Ben each took some blocks and started to build. Sara counted the blocks as she stacked them. Ben made shapes with the blocks as he stacked them. They both worked hard and had fun. + +Soon, they finished their towers. Sara had a tower of ten blocks. Ben had a tower of nine blocks. Sara smiled and said, "I win! I have more blocks than you. I am good at numbers. You are clumsy. You made your tower crooked." + +Ben felt sad and angry. He said, "That's not fair! You took more blocks than me. I am good at shapes. You are mean. You made your tower boring." + +They started to argue and shout. They did not want to be friends anymore. They pushed each other's towers and made them fall. The blocks scattered everywhere. They both cried. + +Then, their teacher came and saw the mess. She asked them what happened. Sara and Ben told her their story. The teacher shook her head and said, "You both did a bad thing. You should not fight over the blocks. You should admire each other's skills. Sara, you are good at numbers, but you should not be proud and rude. Ben, you are good at shapes, but you should not be jealous and angry. You should share the blocks and learn from each other. You should be kind and respectful. That's how you can be good friends." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They picked up the blocks and decided to play together. They made a new tower with the blocks. They used both numbers and shapes. They admired each other's work and praised each other. They had more fun and were happy. They learned their lesson. +Tom and Lily were playing soccer in the park. They liked to kick the ball and run after it. Tom was a good player. He could kick the ball very far and fast. Lily was a good player too. She could catch the ball and throw it back. + +"Tom, I'm hungry. Can we have a snack?" Lily asked. + +"Okay, Lily. Let's go to the bench. I have some yummy cookies in my backpack," Tom said. + +They ran to the bench and sat down. Tom opened his backpack and took out a box of cookies. He gave one to Lily and took one for himself. + +"Thank you, Tom. These cookies are yummy. They are crunchy and sweet," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I like these cookies too. They are my favorite," Tom said. + +They ate their cookies and drank some water. They were happy and full. + +But then, they saw a big dog coming towards them. The dog was black and brown. It had sharp teeth and a long tongue. It looked hungry and angry. + +"Tom, look! A dog! It's coming to us!" Lily cried. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I will protect you. Stay behind me," Tom said. + +He stood up and faced the dog. He held his backpack in front of him. He hoped the dog would go away. + +But the dog did not go away. It came closer and closer. It barked and growled. It wanted the cookies. + +"Go away, dog! These are our cookies! You can't have them!" Tom shouted. + +He waved his backpack at the dog. He tried to scare it. + +But the dog was not scared. It jumped and bit the backpack. It tore the backpack with its teeth. It took the box of cookies and ran away. + +"Tom, the dog took our cookies! It took your backpack!" Lily said. + +"I know, Lily. I'm sorry. I tried to protect you and our cookies. But the dog was too strong and fast," Tom said. + +He hugged Lily and she hugged him back. They were sad and scared. + +They decided to go home and tell their mom what happened. They hoped their mom would give them some more cookies and a new backpack. They also hoped they would never see that dog again. +Lily and Ben are playing a game. They have cards with numbers and pictures. They have to match the cards and say the number out loud. Lily has a big smile. She likes the game. + +"Look, Ben, I have a card with four cats. Do you have a card with four?" Lily asks. + +Ben looks at his cards. He has a card with four stars. He shows it to Lily. + +"Yes, I have four stars. We have a match!" Ben says. + +They put the cards together and clap their hands. They are happy. + +They keep playing until they have no more cards. They count how many matches they have. + +"I have six matches. How many do you have, Lily?" Ben asks. + +Lily counts her matches. She has seven matches. She has one more than Ben. + +"I have seven matches. I have the big score!" Lily says. + +She jumps up and down. She is proud. + +Ben is sad. He wanted to have the big score too. + +"Good job, Lily. You are very good at the game. But can we play again? Maybe I can have the big score next time." Ben says. + +Lily hugs Ben. She is a good friend. + +"Sure, Ben. We can play again. The game is fun. And you are good too. Maybe we can both have the big score next time." Lily says. + +They shuffle the cards and start a new game. They are having fun. They are complete. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play sport together. They play soccer, catch, and tag. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to try a new sport. They see some kids riding bikes on a hill. The bikes look fast and shiny. Anna and Ben want to ride bikes too. + +"Can we ride bikes, Mom?" Anna asks her mom. + +"Maybe, but you have to be careful. Bikes are not easy. You have to wear a helmet and follow the rules. And you have to promise me you will not go too fast or too far," Mom says. + +"I promise, Mom. I will be careful. Please, can we ride bikes?" Anna says. + +"OK, but only for a little while. And stay with Ben. He knows how to ride bikes," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They put on helmets and get on the bikes. Ben shows Anna how to pedal, steer, and brake. Anna is anxious at first, but she learns quickly. She likes the feeling of the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. + +They ride around the hill, following the path. They see flowers, birds, and bugs. They wave to the other kids. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +"Anna, look at me! I can ride with one hand!" Ben says. + +"Wow, Ben, you are good! But be careful, don't fall!" Anna says. + +"I won't fall, I am a pro! Watch this, I can ride with no hands!" Ben says. + +He lets go of the handlebars and raises his arms. He feels proud and brave. But then, he sees a rock on the path. He tries to grab the handlebars, but it is too late. He hits the rock and falls off the bike. He scrapes his knee and elbow. He cries out in pain. + +"Ben, are you OK?" Anna says. She stops her bike and runs to him. She sees the blood and the tears. She feels sorry and scared. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I was silly. I broke my promise. I went too fast and too far. I hurt myself and the bike. Mom will be mad at me," Ben says. + +"It's OK, Ben. You are not silly. You are brave. But you have to be careful. Bikes are not easy. You have to wear a helmet and follow the rules. And you have to promise me you will not do that again," Anna says. + +"I promise, Anna. I will not do that again. Thank you for being my friend. You are kind and smart. Can you help me get up and go back to Mom?" Ben says. + +"Of course, Ben. I will help you. You are my friend. We stick together. Come on, let's go back to Mom. She will make you feel better," Anna says. + +They get up and walk back to Mom. They hold hands and hug. They say sorry and thank you. Mom is not mad. She is glad they are safe. She cleans their wounds and gives them a kiss. She tells them she loves them. They love her too. + +They learned a new sport. They had fun and laughed a lot. They also learned a new lesson. They have to be careful and keep their promises. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily was a bunny who loved to hop. She hopped all day long in the meadow, looking for flowers and carrots. She was happy and free. + +One day, she saw a shiny necklace on a lady's neck. It was so pretty and sparkly. Lily wanted it very much. She thought it would make her look perfect. + +She waited until the lady was not looking, and then she hopped close to her. She used her teeth to bite the necklace and pull it off. She ran away with it, feeling proud and clever. + +But soon, she heard a loud cry. It was the lady, who was very sad and angry. She had lost her necklace, which was a gift from her mom. She loved it very much. She looked for it everywhere, but she could not find it. + +Lily felt bad. She realized that she had done something wrong. She had hurt the lady and taken something that was not hers. She did not feel perfect anymore. She felt sorry and ashamed. + +She decided to hop back to the lady and give her back the necklace. She hoped the lady would forgive her. She said, "I am sorry, lady. I was bad. I took your necklace. It is very pretty, but it is yours. Here, take it back. Please do not be mad at me." + +The lady was surprised and happy. She saw that Lily was a bunny who had made a mistake, but who had also learned a lesson. She said, "Thank you, Lily. I am glad you brought back my necklace. It is very precious to me. I forgive you. But you must not take things that belong to others. That is not nice. You are already perfect the way you are. You do not need a necklace to be beautiful. You have a kind heart and a fluffy tail. That is enough." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She understood. She thanked the lady and hopped away. She felt happy and free again. She learned that the best price for being perfect is being good. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red ball. They would throw it, catch it, kick it, and roll it. Sometimes they would repeat the same game over and over, until their mom called them for dinner. + +One day, they decided to play a new game. They would take turns throwing the ball as high as they could, and see who could catch it. Ben went first. He threw the ball very high, and waited for it to come down. But it did not come down. It got stuck on a branch of a tall tree. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "Our ball is gone!" + +Lily tried to cheer him up. "Don't worry, Ben. Maybe we can get it later. Let's go have dinner now. Mom made spaghetti and meatballs, your favorite!" + +Ben nodded, but he was still sad. He loved his ball. He hoped it would not stay in the tree forever. + +They went inside and washed their hands. Mom served them plates of spaghetti and meatballs. They looked yummy and smelled good. Ben and Lily started to eat, but Ben did not have much appetite. He kept thinking about his ball. + +"Ben, why are you not eating?" Mom asked. "Is something wrong?" + +Ben looked at Mom and sighed. He told her what happened to his ball. He hoped she would not be mad. + +Mom smiled and hugged him. "I'm sorry, Ben. I know how much you love your ball. But don't worry, we can get it back. After dinner, we can go outside and use a ladder to reach the branch. How does that sound?" + +Ben's eyes lit up. He felt happy again. He hugged Mom back and said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best!" + +He finished his dinner quickly. He ate all his spaghetti and meatballs, even though they were heavy in his tummy. He wanted to have energy to get his ball back. + +He and Lily helped Mom clear the table and wash the dishes. Then they put on their jackets and shoes and went outside. Mom brought a ladder and leaned it against the tree. She climbed up and reached for the ball. She got it and threw it down to Ben. + +"Here you go, Ben. Your ball is back!" Mom said. + +Ben caught the ball and hugged it. He was so happy. He thanked Mom and said, "I love you, Mom. And I love my ball!" + +He and Lily played with the ball again. They repeated their game of throwing and catching, but this time they were careful not to throw it too high. They had fun until it was dark. Then they went inside and got ready for bed. They brushed their teeth, put on their pajamas, and snuggled in their beds. Mom read them a story and kissed them goodnight. + +"Goodnight, Ben. Goodnight, Lily. I love you both," Mom said. + +"Goodnight, Mom. We love you too," Ben and Lily said. + +They closed their eyes and dreamed of their ball. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to make towers and houses and cars. Lily had a big block with a zero on it. She liked the zero because it was round and smooth. + +"Look, Ben, I have a zero!" Lily said, holding up the block. + +"I don't like zero," Ben said. "Zero is nothing. Zero is ugly." + +Ben took the block from Lily and threw it away. Lily was sad and angry. She wanted her zero back. + +"Give me my zero, Ben!" Lily said. "Zero is not ugly. Zero is nice." + +"No, zero is ugly. And you are ugly too!" Ben said. He poked Lily in the nose. Lily felt a sharp pain. She cried. + +"Stop, Ben, stop!" Lily said. "You are mean. You hurt me." + +Lily's mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily crying and Ben holding his finger. + +"What happened here?" Lily's mom asked. + +"Ben poked me and took my zero and said I was ugly," Lily said. + +"Ben, that was not nice. You should not poke or take or say ugly things. You should say sorry to Lily and give her back her zero," Lily's mom said. + +Ben looked down. He felt bad. He did not want to hurt Lily. He liked Lily. He was just mad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I was wrong. You are not ugly. You are pretty. And zero is not ugly. Zero is cool." + +He gave Lily back her zero and hugged her. Lily smiled and hugged him back. + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily said. "You are not mean. You are nice. And zero is cool." + +They both said sorry to Lily's mom and went back to playing with blocks. They made a big tower with the zero on top. They were happy. +Tom and Sue like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but they do not share. Tom says, "This is mine, and this is mine, and this is mine." Sue says, "No, this is mine, and this is mine, and this is mine." They fight and pull and tug on the toys. + +One day, Mom gives them a big sack. She says, "This is for you to put your toys in. You can take turns to pick one toy each and put it in the sack. Then you can play with the toys in the sack together." Tom and Sue think this is a good idea. They say, "Thank you, Mom." + +They start to pick their toys. Tom picks a car, and Sue picks a doll. They put them in the sack. Then Tom picks a ball, and Sue picks a book. They put them in the sack. They keep picking and putting until the sack is full. They look at the sack and smile. They say, "We have a lot of toys. They are all unique. No one else has the same toys as us." + +They take the sack to the living room. They dump the toys on the floor. They start to play with the toys. They share and trade and have fun. They say, "This is fun. We like to play with the sack of toys. We are happy." Mom watches them and smiles. She says, "I am happy, too." +Tom and Anna are playing in the garden. They have a big ball and a small ball. They throw the balls to each other and laugh. + +"Look, Tom, I can catch the big ball!" Anna says. + +"Wow, you are good, Anna! Can you catch the small ball too?" Tom asks. + +He throws the small ball to Anna, but it is too fast. It hits Anna on the nose and bounces away. + +"Ouch! That hurts!" Anna cries. She rubs her nose with her hand. + +Tom runs to Anna and hugs her. "I'm sorry, Anna. Are you okay?" he says. + +Anna nods. She sees the small ball under a bush. She points to it. "There is the ball. Can you get it, Tom?" she says. + +Tom nods. He crawls under the bush and grabs the ball. But he gets dirt and leaves on his face and hair. + +Anna giggles. "You look silly, Tom. You have dirt and leaves on you!" she says. + +Tom smiles. He shakes his head and some leaves fall off. He wipes his face with his sleeve. "You look silly too, Anna. You have a red nose!" he says. + +They laugh together. They see the light in the sky. It is getting dark. They hear their mom calling them. + +"Tom! Anna! Time to go inside!" mom says. + +They run to mom. They show her their balls. They tell her their story. Mom smiles and hugs them. + +"You are silly and sweet, Tom and Anna. I love you both. Now let's go inside and wash up. It's time for dinner!" mom says. +Lily and Tom like to play in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and a small spoon. They make mud with the water and the dirt. They say they are cooking mud pies. + +They find some yellow flowers and pick them. They put them on top of the mud pies. They say they are cooking lemon pies. They pretend to eat them and make yummy noises. + +Mum comes out and sees them. She smiles and says they are very clever. She asks if they want to help her cook real pies in the kitchen. They say yes and run inside. They wash their hands and put on aprons. + +Mum gives them some dough and some apples. They roll the dough and cut the apples. They put them in a big dish. Mum puts the dish in the oven. She says they are cooking apple pies. + +They wait for the pies to be ready. They smell very good. They take them out and let them cool. They cut some slices and put them on plates. They eat them and make yummy noises. They say they are the best pies ever. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They also see a big bottle of lotion. It is green and shiny. + +"Look, lotion!" Tom says. He picks up the bottle. He wants to smell it. + +"Let me see!" Mia says. She grabs the bottle from Tom. She wants to feel it. + +They pull and push. The bottle is hard to open. They twist and turn. The bottle pops open. Lotion comes out. It is white and sticky. + +"Wow, lotion!" Tom and Mia say. They rub the lotion on their hands. It feels soft and smooth. They rub the lotion on their faces. It feels cool and wet. They rub the lotion on their arms and legs. It feels nice and slippery. + +They have fun with the lotion. They make funny shapes and sounds. They laugh and giggle. They do not see that the lotion is not normal. The lotion is magic. It makes things grow. It makes things increase. + +The flowers and bugs in the garden grow bigger and bigger. They become wild and colorful. The twins grow bigger and bigger. They become tall and strong. The bottle of lotion grows bigger and bigger. It becomes huge and heavy. + +"Uh-oh, lotion!" Tom and Mia say. They see the changes. They are scared and surprised. They do not know what to do. + +They hear a voice. It is their mom. She comes to the garden. She sees the mess. She sees the twins. She sees the bottle. + +"What is this?" she says. She is angry and confused. She does not understand. + +"Sorry, mom!" Tom and Mia say. They are sorry and ashamed. They explain. + +"We found lotion. We played with lotion. Lotion made things increase. Lotion made things wild. We did not know. We are sorry." + +Mom listens. She is shocked and amazed. She does not believe. + +She picks up the bottle. She reads the label. It says: "Magic Lotion. Use with caution. May cause unexpected growth and transformation. Apply to reverse effects." + +Mom understands. She has an idea. She smiles and hugs the twins. + +"It's okay, my loves!" she says. She is calm and kind. She has a plan. + +"We can fix this. We can use the lotion. Lotion can make things normal. Lotion can make things decrease. Come, let's try." + +Mom rubs the lotion on the twins. They shrink and shrink. They become small and cute. Mom rubs the lotion on the flowers and bugs. They shrink and shrink. They become normal and pretty. Mom rubs the lotion on the bottle. It shrinks and shrinks. It becomes tiny and light. + +Mom puts the bottle in her pocket. She holds the twins in her arms. She walks to the house. She is happy and proud. + +"We did it!" she says. She is relieved and glad. She praises. + +"You are very brave and smart. You told me the truth. You helped me solve the problem. You are my wonderful twins. I love you very much." + +Tom and Mia smile and hug mom. They are happy and grateful. They love mom very much. + +They learned a lesson. They will be careful with lotion. They will not play with lotion. They will not make things increase. They will not make things wild. They will be good. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree and see what is up there. + +"Look, Lily, I see a nest!" Tom says. He points to a small bowl of sticks and grass on a branch. "Maybe there are birds inside!" + +"Let's go and see!" Lily says. She follows Tom up the tree. They are careful not to fall or make noise. + +They reach the nest and peek inside. They see four blue eggs. They are shiny and smooth. They look like jewels. + +"Wow, they are so pretty!" Lily says. She wants to touch them. + +"Wait, Lily, don't!" Tom says. He hears a loud chirp. He looks up and sees a big bird flying towards them. It has blue feathers and a yellow beak. It looks angry. + +The bird starts to screech and flap its wings. It wants to protect its eggs. It dives at Tom and Lily. They are scared. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom says. He grabs Lily's hand and they jump down from the tree. They run away from the bird. They hear it chasing them. + +They reach the ground and run to their mom. She is sitting on a bench and reading a book. She sees them and smiles. + +"What are you doing, kids?" she asks. + +"We saw a nest with blue eggs, mom!" Lily says. "But a bird started to attack us!" + +"Oh, dear, you should not disturb the bird's nest!" mom says. "They are very sensitive and they need their space. Come here, let me hug you. You are safe now." + +Tom and Lily hug their mom. They are happy and sorry. They learned a lesson. They will not bother the bird's nest again. They will admire it from far away. +Tom and Amy were friends. They liked to play outside in the park. One day, it was very cold and foggy. They could not see very far. + +"Let's go on the swings," Tom said. + +"OK," Amy said. + +They ran to the swings and pushed each other. They had fun. But then, Tom felt something in his throat. He coughed and coughed. It hurt. + +"Are you OK, Tom?" Amy asked. + +"No, I'm not OK. I suffer. My throat is sore and my nose is runny. I want to go home," Tom said. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Maybe you are sick. You need to rest and drink water. Let's go home and tell your mom," Amy said. + +They got off the swings and walked slowly to Tom's house. The fog was thick and they could not see the sun. They held hands and hoped Tom would feel better soon. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer with their team. They wear red shirts and blue shorts. They run and kick the ball. They have fun. + +One day, they have a big game. They play against another team. The other team wears green shirts and yellow shorts. They are good at soccer too. The game is hard. Lila and Ben try their best. + +At the end of the game, the score is tied. One more goal will win the game. Lila sees the ball. She runs to get it. She kicks it hard. The ball flies to the goal. The goalie tries to stop it, but he misses. The ball goes in. Lila scores! + +Lila is happy. She jumps and cheers. Ben runs to her. He hugs her. He says, "You did it, Lila! You are awesome! Thank you for helping our team win!" + +Lila smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben! You are awesome too! You helped me a lot. We are a good team!" + +They high-five. Their team comes to them. They clap and cheer. They are happy. They win the game. + +After the game, they go to Lila's house. Lila's mom makes them pizza. She puts cheese and pepperoni and sauce on it. She puts it in the oven. It smells good. + +They sit at the table. They eat the pizza. It is hot and cheesy and yummy. But it is also spicy. Lila and Ben feel their mouths burn. They drink water. They say, "Wow, this pizza is spicy!" + +Lila's mom laughs. She says, "I'm sorry, I put some chili flakes on it. I like spicy food. Do you want some more?" + +Lila and Ben shake their heads. They say, "No, thank you. We are full. The pizza was good, but too spicy for us." + +Lila's mom says, "That's okay. I'm glad you liked it. You are very polite. And you are very good at soccer. I'm proud of you." + +Lila and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, Lila's mom. You are very nice. And you make good pizza. We had a great day." + +They hug Lila's mom. They hug each other. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Tom love to play with trains. They have many trains and a big track in their room. They make the trains go fast and slow, and stop and go. They pretend the trains are going to distant places, like the zoo or the beach. + +One day, Lily and Tom go to the store with their mom. They see a new train in the toy section. It is shiny and red, and it makes a loud whistle sound. Lily and Tom want to buy the new train. They ask their mom, "Can we buy the new train, please?" + +Their mom looks at the price tag. It is very expensive. She says, "Sorry, kids, we cannot buy the new train today. It is too much money. Maybe we can save some money and buy it another day." + +Lily and Tom are sad. They really like the new train. They look at their mom with big eyes. They say, "Please, mom, please. We will share the new train. We will be good. We will help you at home." + +Their mom smiles. She sees how much they love the new train. She says, "OK, kids, I will buy the new train for you. But you have to keep your promise. You have to share the new train, be good, and help me at home. Deal?" + +Lily and Tom are happy. They hug their mom and say, "Thank you, mom, thank you. We love you. We will keep our promise. Deal!" + +Their mom buys the new train and they go home. They add the new train to their track and play with it. They make the new train go to distant places, like the mountains or the moon. They share the new train, be good, and help their mom at home. They are very happy. +Lila and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lila said. "Do you like winter?" + +The snowman did not say anything. He just stood there, calm and cold. + +Tom shrugged. "Maybe he is shy," he said. "Or maybe he is sleepy." + +Lila nodded. "Maybe we should sing him a song," she said. "Maybe that will make him happy." + +They started to sing a song about snowflakes and snowballs. They sang loud and clear. They hoped the snowman would hear them and smile. + +But the snowman did not smile. He did not move at all. He just stood there, calm and cold. + +Lila and Tom stopped singing. They looked at the snowman. They felt sad. + +"Why don't you talk to us, Mr. Snowman?" Lila asked. "Don't you like us?" + +The snowman did not answer. He just stood there, calm and cold. + +Lila and Tom sighed. They decided to go home. They said goodbye to the snowman. They hoped he would not be lonely. + +But the snowman did not say goodbye. He did not wave. He just stood there, calm and cold. +Ben and Mia are best friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a huge box near the slide. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's guess what is in the box," Ben says. "Maybe it is a big toy or a cake." + +"I have an idea," Mia says. "Let's open the box and see." + +They run to the box and lift the lid. They are surprised by what they find. It is a puppy! The puppy is brown and fluffy. It wags its tail and licks their faces. + +"Wow, a puppy!" Ben says. "Who left it here?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "But it is so cute and friendly. Can we keep it?" + +They hug the puppy and name it Spot. They decide to take it home and ask their parents if they can adopt it. They are very happy with their new friend. They think it is the best guess they ever made. +Anna loved sunflowers. She liked how they were big and yellow and happy. She had a sunflower seed that she planted in a pot. She watered it every day and waited for it to grow. + +One day, she saw a tiny green sprout in the pot. She was so excited. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, mom, look! My sunflower is growing!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Anna. You are a good gardener. Do you want to show it to dad when he comes home?" + +Anna nodded. She wanted to show her sunflower to dad. She loved dad very much. He always played with her and told her stories. But he worked far away and came home only once a week. Anna missed him a lot. + +The next day, Anna woke up early. She ran to the window and saw a big yellow sunflower in the pot. It was bigger than her head. It had a brown center and many petals. It looked like a smile. Anna was so happy. She hugged the pot and said, "Hello, sunflower. You are so beautiful. I can't wait to show you to dad." + +She put the pot on the table and waited for dad to come home. She was a little nervous. What if dad didn't like sunflowers? What if he was too busy or too tired to look at it? She hoped he would be proud of her. + +She heard a knock on the door. She ran to open it. It was dad. He had a big smile on his face. He hugged Anna and said, "Hi, sweetie. I missed you so much. How are you?" + +Anna said, "I'm good, dad. I have something to show you. Come, come." + +She took his hand and led him to the table. She pointed at the pot and said, "Look, dad. This is my sunflower. I planted it from a seed. I watered it every day. And now it's big and yellow and happy. Do you like it?" + +Dad looked at the sunflower. He was amazed. He said, "Wow, Anna. This is the most beautiful sunflower I have ever seen. You did a great job. I'm so proud of you." + +He picked up the pot and hugged it with Anna. He said, "Thank you, Anna. This is the best gift ever. You are my sunshine." + +Anna smiled. She was so happy. She said, "You're welcome, dad. I love you." + +They hugged and kissed. The sunflower smiled too. It was a happy day. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many cars, trains, and planes that he put on his tray. He liked to make them go fast and make noises. He did not like to share his toys with anyone. + +One day, his mom said, "Tom, you have a new baby sister. She is very small and needs a lot of love. You are a big brother now. You have to be nice to her and help me take care of her." + +Tom did not want a baby sister. He did not want to be nice or help. He wanted to play with his toys. He was troubled and angry. + +When his mom brought the baby home, she gave Tom a present. She said, "This is for you, Tom. It is a gift from your baby sister. She loves you very much." + +Tom opened the present. It was a new toy plane. It was shiny and red. Tom liked it. He said, "Thank you, baby sister. Thank you, mom." + +He took the plane and put it on his tray. He made it fly in the air. He was happy. + +But then, the baby started to cry. She was hungry and tired. She wanted her mom. Mom said, "Tom, can you please watch your sister for a minute? I have to get her bottle and blanket. She will stop crying soon." + +Tom did not want to watch his sister. He wanted to play with his plane. He said, "No, mom. I don't like her. She is noisy and boring. She can cry by herself." + +Mom said, "Tom, that is not nice. She is your sister. You have to be kind to her. She is only a baby. She needs you." + +Tom did not listen. He turned away and played with his plane. He ignored his sister. He did not care. + +But then, something bad happened. The baby rolled over and reached for the tray. She wanted to touch the plane. She did not know it was Tom's. She grabbed it and pulled it. The tray fell off the bed. The toys crashed on the floor. The plane broke into pieces. + +Tom heard the noise and looked. He saw his plane. It was ruined. He was very sad. He cried. He said, "My plane! My plane! She broke my plane! She is bad! I hate her!" + +Mom heard the noise and came. She saw the mess. She saw the baby. She was scared. She said, "Oh no! What happened? Are you okay, baby?" + +She picked up the baby and hugged her. She checked her for hurts. She was fine. She said, "It's okay, baby. It's okay. Mommy is here." + +She looked at Tom. She was angry. She said, "Tom, how could you do this? How could you let your sister fall? How could you be so mean to her? She is your sister. She did not mean to break your plane. She did not know. She is only a baby. You are a big brother. You should have watched her. You should have protected her. You should have loved her." + +Tom felt bad. He knew he was wrong. He knew he was not a good brother. He knew he hurt his sister and his mom. He was sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, baby sister. I was troubled and angry. I was selfish and rude. I did not want to share. I did not want to care. I was a bad brother. Please forgive me." + +Mom said, "Tom, I love you. But I am very disappointed in you. You have to learn to be a better brother. You have to learn to share and care. You have to learn to be nice and help. You have to learn to love your sister. She is your family. She is your friend. She is your gift." + +Tom said, "I will try, mom. I will try to be a better brother. I will try to share and care. I will try to be nice and help. I will try to love my sister. I want to be her family. I want to be her friend. I want to be her gift." + +Mom said, "That's good, Tom. That's what I want to hear. But you have to do more than try. You have to do it. You have to show it. You have to prove it. Actions speak louder than words." + +Tom said, "I know, mom. I know. I will do it. I will show it. I will prove it. I will be a good brother. I promise." + +Mom said, "I hope so, Tom. I hope so. But for now, you have to go to your room. You have to think about what you +Tom is a pupil at a big school. He likes to learn new things and play with his friends. Every day, he eats his lunch in the cafeteria. He likes to eat yummy food, like pizza, pasta, and fruit. + +One day, Tom finds a seed in his apple. He wonders what it is. He asks his teacher, Miss Lee. She tells him that it is an apple seed. She says that if he plants it in the soil and gives it water and sun, it will grow into an apple tree. + +Tom thinks that is amazing. He wants to grow his own apple tree. He asks Miss Lee if he can take the seed home. She says yes, and gives him a small pot and some soil. Tom puts the seed in the pot and covers it with soil. He takes it home and puts it on his windowsill. He gives it water every day and talks to it. + +After a few weeks, Tom sees a tiny green sprout coming out of the soil. He is so happy. He shows his mom and dad. They are proud of him. They tell him that he is a good gardener. They say that his apple tree will grow bigger and bigger, and one day it will have yummy apples for him to eat. + +Tom smiles. He can't wait to see his apple tree grow. He thinks that growing things is fun and exciting. He wonders what else he can grow. He decides to ask Miss Lee for more seeds. He wants to grow more yummy food. He thinks that he will be the best pupil in his school. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big puddle and wanted to jump in it. He put on his boots and ran to the puddle. He jumped and splashed and laughed. + +But then he saw a girl sitting on a bench. She looked sad and wet. She had no boots and her shoes were soaked. Tom felt sorry for her. He wanted to make her happy. + +He ran to the girl and said, "Hi, I am Tom. Do you want to play with me?" The girl looked up and smiled. She said, "Hi, I am Amy. I would like to play with you, but my shoes are wet and cold." + +Tom had an idea. He took off his boots and gave them to Amy. He said, "Here, you can wear my boots. They are warm and dry. I don't need them. I can play in my socks." + +Amy was surprised and happy. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very kind. You are a good friend." She put on the boots and they fit her well. She got up and ran to the puddle with Tom. They jumped and splashed and laughed together. + +Tom and Amy had a lot of fun in the park. They played with the ducks and the swings and the slide. They shared their snacks and their stories. They did not think about their shoes or their clothes. They only thought about their new friendship. They were very happy. +Lila and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pot on a bench. It smelled good. + +"Let's see what is in the pot," Tom said. + +"Maybe it is soup," Lila said. + +They went to the pot and lifted the lid. It was soup. It had carrots and beans and noodles. It looked yummy. + +"Can we have some?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Lila said. "No one is here. Maybe someone left it for us." + +They took two spoons from the bench and dipped them in the pot. They put the soup in their mouths. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" they cried. "It is spicy! It burns!" + +They spat out the soup and ran to the fountain. They drank some water and tried to cool their tongues. + +But it was too late. The soup was too spicy for them. It made them sick. They felt bad in their tummies and their throats. They wanted to go home. + +They looked at the pot again. They saw a note on the lid. It said: "Do not touch. This is my special soup. It is very spicy. Only I can eat it. Go away." + +They felt sorry. They should not have taken the soup. They should have asked first. They should have accepted that the pot was not for them. + +They learned their lesson. They never touched a pot that was not theirs again. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box. They want to make a sail boat with the box. + +"Let's cut the box and make a sail," Sara says. She has scissors and paper. + +"OK, I will help you," Tom says. He has tape and a stick. + +They work hard and make a sail boat. The sail is pink. Sara likes pink. Tom does not like pink, but he does not say anything. + +They put the sail boat in the pond. They want to sail it. They take turns to hold the stick and move the sail. + +"Look, our sail boat is fast!" Sara says. She is happy. + +"It is too fast. I don't like it," Tom says. He is scared. + +"Stop being scared. It is fun!" Sara says. She is angry. + +They start to fight. They pull the stick. The sail boat goes out of control. It hits a rock. The box breaks. The sail rips. The boat sinks. + +Sara and Tom cry. They lose their sail boat. They are sad. They are not friends anymore. +Lily had a big cut on her knee. She fell down when she was playing with her bike. It hurt a lot and she cried. Mom came and hugged her. She took Lily to the bathroom and cleaned her cut. She put a band-aid on it and gave her a kiss. + +"Mom, will my cut heal soon?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, my dear, it will heal in a few days. You just need to be careful and not scratch it or get it dirty," Mom said. + +"Can I still play with my bike?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can, but you have to wear your helmet and your knee pads. They will protect you from getting more cuts. And you have to be gentle and not go too fast or too rough," Mom said. + +"OK, Mom, I will. Thank you for helping me," Lily said. + +Lily learned that cuts are not easy to heal. They need time and care. She also learned that she can prevent cuts by wearing safety gear and being careful. She was happy that Mom was there to comfort her and teach her. She loved her Mom very much. +Timmy liked to play with his toy plane. He made it fly in the air and zoom around his room. He pretended he was a pilot and had a big wing on his back. He wanted to show his plane to his friends at school. + +The next day, he put his plane in his backpack and went to school. He was very happy and excited. He waited for the right time to take out his plane and surprise his friends. He thought they would think he was cool and want to play with him. + +But when he opened his backpack, he saw something bad. His plane was broken. One of the wings was snapped off and the other was bent. He felt sad and angry. He did not know how it happened. Maybe his mom or dad or sister did not see his plane and put something heavy on it. Maybe his backpack was too small and squished his plane. + +He did not want his friends to see his broken plane. He thought they would laugh at him and call him names. He thought they would not want to play with him. He felt embarrassed. He quickly hid his plane under his coat and hoped no one would notice. + +But someone did notice. It was Billy, the mean boy in his class. He saw Timmy's coat bulge and got curious. He walked over to Timmy and pulled his coat away. He saw the broken plane and grinned. He grabbed it and held it up for everyone to see. + +"Look at Timmy's plane!" he shouted. "It's so ugly and stupid! It can't fly! It's a piece of junk! Timmy is a baby who plays with baby toys!" + +Everyone looked at Timmy and his plane. Some of them laughed. Some of them felt sorry for him. Timmy felt very embarrassed. He wished he never brought his plane to school. He wished he had a real wing on his back. He wished he could fly away. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big tree with red fruits. They were cherries. + +"Look, cherries!" Anna said. "Can we pick some?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they belong to someone." + +Anna saw a sign on the tree. It said: "Free cherries. Enjoy!" + +"See, Ben? The sign says we can have some. They are free," Anna said. + +"OK, let's try them. They look yummy," Ben said. + +They picked some cherries and ate them. They were sweet and juicy. They made their mouths red. + +"These are great cherries," Anna said. "They remind me of summer." + +"Me too," Ben said. "They remind me of grandma. She always has cherries in her garden." + +They smiled and hugged. They loved cherries and grandma. They picked some more cherries and put them in a basket. They wanted to share them with grandma. They knew she would be happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to the slide and took turns going down. Lily went first, then Ben, then Lily again. + +"Mom, look at me!" Lily shouted as she slid down. "I'm so fast!" + +Mom smiled and took out her camera. She wanted to take a picture of Lily and Ben having fun. She said, "Lily, Ben, come here. I want to take a picture of you two." + +Lily and Ben ran to Mom and hugged her. They smiled and said, "Cheese!" + +Mom pressed the button on the camera, but nothing happened. She looked at the camera and saw that the battery was empty. She said, "Oh no, the camera is not working. I forgot to charge it." + +Lily and Ben looked sad. They wanted to have a picture of their day at the park. They said, "Mom, can we have a picture another day?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Of course, my loves. I'm sorry, I was clumsy. I should have checked the camera before we left. Next time, I will remember." + +Lily and Ben hugged Mom again and said, "It's okay, Mom. We still love you. And we can remind you to charge the camera next time." + +Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very sweet. Now, let's go play some more. How about the swing?" + +Lily and Ben cheered and said, "Yes, the swing!" + +They ran to the swing and Mom followed them. She pushed them gently and they laughed. They had a lot of fun at the park, even without a picture. They had each other and their mom, and that was enough. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They saw a big pot on the stove. It smelled good. + +"Let's try some of this soup," Lily said. She took a spoon and dipped it in the pot. + +"Wait, Lily, we don't know what it is. Maybe it is too hot or too spicy for us," Ben said. He was a careful boy. + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She put the spoon in her mouth. She felt a burning pain. The soup was very spicy. It had a lot of pepper and garlic in it. Lily spit out the soup and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow, it hurts! It hurts!" she screamed. She ran to the sink and drank some water. + +Ben felt sorry for Lily. He wanted to help her. He saw a jug of milk on the counter. He thought milk would make Lily feel better. He grabbed the handle of the jug and tried to pour some milk in a cup. + +But the jug was too heavy for Ben. He lost his balance and dropped the jug. The milk spilled all over the floor and the counter. It made a big mess. + +"Oh no, oh no, oh no!" Ben said. He was scared. He knew Mom and Dad would be angry. + +Mom and Dad came home. They saw the mess in the kitchen. They saw Lily crying and Ben hiding. They were very angry. + +"Who did this? What happened here?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben told them the truth. They said they were hungry and tried some soup. They said the soup was spicy and the milk was heavy. + +Mom and Dad were not happy. They said Lily and Ben were naughty and foolish. They said they should not touch things that are not theirs. They said they should listen to each other and be careful. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They said they were sorry. They said they learned their lesson. They said they would never do it again. + +Mom and Dad made them clean up the mess. They also gave them some bread and cheese for dinner. They said they would not get any dessert or toys for a week. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wished they had not tried the soup. They wished they had been good and smart. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be greedy or curious. Do not touch things that are not yours. Listen to your friends and be careful. Or you will get in trouble and be unhappy. +One day, a smart goat named Bob wanted to bake a cake. He had some flour, some eggs, some milk, and some sugar. He mixed them all in a big bowl. He poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. + +He waited for a while, but he did not know how long to bake the cake. He did not have a clock or a timer. He decided to ask his friend, a cow named Moo, for help. + +He went outside and saw Moo grazing in the field. He said, "Hello, Moo. I am baking a cake. Do you know how long to bake it?" + +Moo looked at him and said, "No, I do not know. I do not bake cakes. I only eat grass. Why do you bake a cake, Bob?" + +Bob said, "Because I like cakes. They are sweet and soft and yummy. Do you want some when it is done?" + +Moo said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Bob. You are very kind. But how will you know when the cake is done?" + +Bob said, "I do not know. Maybe I will smell it. Or maybe I will hear it. Or maybe I will see it. I will go back and check." + +He ran back to his house and opened the oven. He saw that the cake was golden and fluffy. He smelled that it was delicious. He heard that it was sizzling. He knew that it was done. + +He took it out of the oven and let it cool. He cut a big slice for himself and a big slice for Moo. He brought them to the field and shared them with his friend. + +Moo said, "Wow, Bob. This is the best cake I ever had. You are a very smart goat. You can bake a cake without a clock or a timer. How do you do that?" + +Bob said, "I do not know. I just do it. I guess I have a good nose and ears and eyes. And I have a good friend like you. Thank you, Moo. You are a very nice cow. You can eat grass without a fork or a knife. How do you do that?" + +Moo said, "I do not know. I just do it. I guess I have a good mouth and teeth and tongue. And I have a good friend like you. You are welcome, Bob. Let's eat more cake." + +They ate more cake and laughed and talked. They were very happy. They were the best friends in the world. +Sara likes to play school with her toys. She has a small desk and a big book. She puts her teddy bear on the desk and says, "I am the teacher. You are the student. I will teach you new things." + +She opens the book and points to a picture of a cat. "This is a cat. It says meow. Can you say meow?" She asks the teddy bear. The teddy bear does not say anything. Sara smiles and says, "Good job. You are very calm and quiet. Let's learn more." + +She turns the page and shows a picture of a ball. "This is a ball. It is round and red. You can roll it and bounce it. Do you like balls?" She asks the teddy bear. The teddy bear still does not say anything. Sara nods and says, "Me too. I like balls. They are fun. You are a good listener. Let's learn more." + +She turns the page and sees a picture of a cake. "This is a cake. It is sweet and yummy. You can eat it and share it. Do you want some cake?" She asks the teddy bear. The teddy bear finally says something. It says, "Yes, please. I love cake. Thank you for teaching me. You are a nice teacher." + +Sara is very happy. She hugs the teddy bear and says, "You are welcome. You are a smart student. I am proud of you. Let's have some cake." She gets a plate and a knife and cuts a slice of cake. She gives it to the teddy bear and takes one for herself. They eat the cake and smile. They are both happy. They like to play school. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a rope hanging from a big tree. Sara wants to swing on the rope. Ben is scared. + +"Can I try the rope?" Sara asks. + +"OK, but be careful. The rope is wet. It rained last night." Ben says. + +"I promise I will be careful." Sara says. She takes the rope and runs to the tree. She swings on the rope and feels happy. She laughs and shouts. + +"Look at me, Ben! I am flying!" + +Ben watches Sara and smiles. He thinks she is brave. He wants to try the rope too. He walks to the tree and waits for Sara to come back. + +"Can I try the rope now?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, but remember, the rope is wet. Hold it tight." Sara says. She gives the rope to Ben and helps him swing. + +Ben swings on the rope and feels excited. He laughs and shouts. + +"Look at me, Sara! I am flying too!" + +Sara and Ben swing on the rope together. They have fun. They forget about the time. They forget about the wet rope. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara was sad. She had a loose tooth that hurt a lot. She did not want to eat or play or smile. She just wanted the tooth to come out. + +One day, she was eating an apple with her mom. She bit hard on the apple and felt a pop. She looked at the apple and saw her tooth. It had parted from her mouth. She was surprised and happy. + +She showed her mom her tooth and her mom hugged her. She said, "Well done, Sara! You lost your first tooth. That means you are growing up. You can put your tooth under your pillow and maybe the tooth fairy will come." + +Sara smiled and felt proud. She ran to her room and put her tooth under her pillow. She hoped the tooth fairy would come and leave her a coin or a toy. She was not sad anymore. She forgot about the gloomy day outside. She was excited for the night. +Tom and Lily were playing in the forest. They liked to find sticks and stones and make pretend houses. They were having fun, but they did not see the big wolf that was watching them from behind a tree. + +The wolf was hungry and wanted to eat the children. He waited for a good moment to attack. He saw that Tom was alone, picking up some leaves. Lily had gone to the other side of a bush. The wolf crept closer and closer to Tom. + +"Hello, little boy," the wolf said in a gentle voice. "What are you doing here?" + +Tom was surprised and scared. He did not like the wolf's voice. He did not like the wolf's teeth. He wanted to run away, but he was too afraid. + +"I-I-I am playing," Tom said in a small voice. + +"Playing? How nice. Do you want to play with me?" the wolf asked, licking his lips. + +"N-no, thank you," Tom said, shaking his head. + +The wolf was angry. He did not want to play. He wanted to eat. He jumped at Tom, ready to bite him. + +But Lily saw what was happening. She ran to Tom and threw a big stone at the wolf. The stone hit the wolf on the nose. The wolf howled in pain and ran away. + +Tom and Lily hugged each other. They were safe. They did not want to play in the forest anymore. They wanted to go home. + +They ran to their mother, who was waiting for them at the edge of the forest. She was happy to see them. She did not know about the wolf. + +"Did you have fun, my darlings?" she asked. + +"Yes, mommy, but we are tired now," Tom said. + +"Me too," Lily said. + +They told their mother about their pretend houses and their leaves. They did not tell her about the wolf. They did not want to scare her. + +They went home and had some cookies and milk. They forgot about the wolf. The wolf did not forget about them. He was still hungry and angry. He wanted to find them again. But he could not. They had vanished from the forest. He never saw them again. +Tom and Ben are friends who like to play with trains. They have many trains of different colors and sizes. They make tracks on the floor and pretend to be drivers. + +One day, Tom brings a new train to Ben's house. It is a big red engine that can go very fast. Tom says, "Look at my new engine! It is the best engine ever! It can go faster than all your trains!" + +Ben feels sad and angry. He likes his trains and does not want Tom to say they are bad. He says, "No, your engine is not the best! My blue engine is the best! It can go faster than your red engine!" + +Tom and Ben decide to have a race to see whose engine is faster. They put their engines on the same track and say, "Ready, set, go!" They push their engines as hard as they can. + +The engines zoom along the track, making loud noises. They are both very fast, but the red engine is a little faster than the blue engine. It reaches the end of the track first and wins the race. + +Tom is happy and says, "Ha! I told you my engine is the best! It is faster than your engine! You lose!" + +Ben is sad and says, "That is not fair! Your engine is bigger and newer than mine! You cheated!" + +Tom and Ben start to argue and shout at each other. They do not want to play with trains anymore. They do not want to be friends anymore. + +Their moms hear them and come to see what is wrong. They see the engines and the tracks and the angry faces. They say, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting over trains?" + +Tom and Ben tell their moms what happened. Their moms shake their heads and say, "That is silly. Trains are for fun, not for fighting. It does not matter who has the fastest engine. What matters is who has the kindest heart. You should share your trains and play nicely. You should say sorry and be friends again." + +Tom and Ben think about what their moms say. They feel sorry for being mean and rude. They say sorry to each other and hug. They say, "You are right, moms. Trains are for fun, not for fighting. We are sorry. We are friends again." + +They smile and pick up their engines. They say, "Let's play with trains together. We can take turns and make different tracks. We can have fun with all our engines, no matter what color or size they are." + +Their moms are happy and say, "That is a good idea. We are proud of you. You are good friends." + +Tom and Ben play with trains together. They have fun and laugh. They do not care who has the fastest engine. They care who has the best friend. +Tim likes to write. He has a big book and a red pen. He writes his name, Tim, and some other words he knows, like cat, dog, and sun. He likes to show his book to his mom and dad. They say he is a good writer. + +One day, Tim finds some bricks in the yard. They are big and heavy and brown. Tim thinks they are fun. He wants to write on them. He takes his red pen and tries to write Tim on a brick. But the pen does not work. It only makes a scratch. Tim is sad. He tries another pen, a blue one. But it does not work either. It only makes a smudge. Tim is angry. He throws the pen on the ground. + +Tim is impatient. He wants to write on the bricks. He looks around and sees a stick. He picks it up and thinks it might work. He rubs the stick on the brick. It makes a mark. Tim is happy. He writes Tim on the brick with the stick. He writes cat, dog, and sun too. He makes a pile of bricks with his words on them. He likes his bricks. He thinks they are his best writing ever. He runs to show his mom and dad. They smile and hug him. They say he is a very clever writer. Tim is proud. He loves to write. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They loved to see the colorful flowers, birds and bugs in nature. One day, they decided to make a picnic for their mom and dad. They picked some fruits, cheese and bread from the kitchen and put them in a basket. + +They walked to a nice spot under a big tree and spread a blanket on the grass. They arranged the food on a plate and called their mom and dad to join them. "We made a picnic for you!" they said proudly. "We want to serve you and make you happy!" + +Mom and dad smiled and hugged them. They sat down and enjoyed the picnic. They thanked Lily and Ben for their kindness and generosity. They told them that serving others is a good way to show love and gratitude. They also said that nature is a gift from God and we should take care of it and respect it. + +Lily and Ben nodded and agreed. They felt happy and proud. They learned that serving others and nature is fun and rewarding. They finished their picnic and cleaned up their mess. They took the basket and the blanket and walked back home, holding hands and singing. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. They liked the birds the most. They were colorful and noisy. + +"Mom, can we pay to feed the birds?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here are some coins. You can buy some seeds from that man over there," mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the man and gave him the coins. He gave them each a small bag of seeds. They went to the big cage where the birds were. They opened the bags and held out their hands. + +The birds flew to them and ate the seeds. They tickled Tom and Lily's fingers with their beaks. They made funny sounds and flapped their wings. + +"Wow, they are so cute and friendly!" Tom said. + +"I wish we could take one home," Lily said. + +"No, sweetie. The birds belong here. They need a lot of space and other birds to be happy. We can just enjoy them here," mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They understood. They smiled and said thank you to the birds. They thought the birds were perfect. +Lily liked to ride the goat. The goat was gentle and soft. He had a name. His name was Billy. Lily and Billy were friends. + +One day, Lily and Billy went to the park. They saw other children and animals. Lily wanted to play with them. She said to Billy, "Can we go and play, Billy?" + +Billy nodded his head. He liked to play too. He followed Lily to the swings. Lily got off Billy and got on a swing. She pushed herself back and forth. She felt happy. + +Billy watched Lily swing. He felt happy too. He saw a slide. He wanted to try it. He walked to the slide. He climbed up the steps. He reached the top. He looked down. He felt scared. + +Lily saw Billy on the slide. She stopped swinging. She ran to Billy. She said, "Don't be scared, Billy. I will help you. We can slide together." + +Lily climbed up the steps. She sat behind Billy. She wrapped her arms around him. She said, "Ready, Billy?" Billy nodded his head. He felt brave. Lily said, "One, two, three, go!" + +Lily and Billy slid down the slide. They felt the wind in their hair. They felt the thrill in their stomachs. They reached the bottom. They laughed. They had fun. + +Lily and Billy hugged each other. They said, "We did it, Billy. We did it, Lily. We are the best friends ever." They smiled. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to build towers with blocks and put tops on them. They made the tops spin and watched them fall. It was fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise outside. It was rain. The rain was hitting the window and making a lot of water. Ben and Lily ran to the window and looked outside. They saw the rain and the clouds and the puddles. + +"Wow, look at the rain!" Ben said. "It is so much!" + +"I don't like the rain," Lily said. "It is wet and cold and disgusting. It makes everything dirty." + +Ben nodded. He agreed with Lily. The rain was disgusting. He wished it would stop. He wanted to go outside and play in the sun. + +"Maybe we can play outside later," he said. "When the rain goes away." + +"Maybe," Lily said. "But what can we do now?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +"We can play with our tops," he said. "But not on the floor. On the window!" + +He grabbed a top and stuck it on the window. He made it spin with his finger. The top spun on the glass and made a funny sound. It looked like it was dancing with the rain. + +Lily smiled. She liked Ben's idea. She grabbed another top and stuck it on the window. She made it spin too. The tops spun and spun and made music with the rain. + +Ben and Lily laughed. They forgot about the rain. They had fun with their tops. They were happy. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with their toys, sing songs, and draw pictures. One day, they decided to go to the park with their moms. They were very excited to see the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. + +At the park, they saw a big dog. It was brown and fluffy, and it had a blue collar. Lily and Max loved dogs, so they ran towards it. But the dog did not look happy. It growled and bared its teeth. Lily and Max stopped and felt scared. + +"Stay away from that dog!" their moms shouted. "It might bite you!" + +Lily and Max ran back to their moms and hugged them. They did not understand why the dog was so angry. They wanted to pet it and be its friend. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was a man. He was wearing a blue shirt and a blue hat. He looked troubled. + +"Spot! Spot! Where are you?" he called. + +The dog heard the voice and wagged its tail. It ran towards the man and licked his face. The man smiled and hugged the dog. + +"Sorry, folks. He's not a bad dog, he's just scared of strangers. He ran away from me when I was walking him. I've been looking for him everywhere. I'm so glad I found him." + +Lily and Max recognized the man. He was their neighbor, Mr. Jones. They had seen him before, but they did not know he had a dog. + +"Hi, Mr. Jones. We didn't know you had a dog. What's his name?" Lily asked. + +"His name is Spot. He's a good boy, but he's shy. He needs time to get used to new people. Maybe someday you can play with him, if you're gentle and quiet." Mr. Jones said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They understood. They liked Spot, but they did not want to scare him. They waved goodbye to Mr. Jones and Spot, and went back to their toys, songs, and pictures. They had learned something new that day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the field. They liked to run and jump and roll on the grass. They saw some flowers and picked some for their mom. + +"Look, Tom, these are pretty!" Lily said, holding a yellow flower. + +"Yes, they are. Mom will like them," Tom said, holding a red flower. + +They walked to the fence and saw a big truck. The truck had many boxes and bags. A man was taking them out and putting them in a shed. + +"What is he doing, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"He is supplying the farm. He is bringing things they need, like food and tools and seeds," Tom said. + +"Why does he do that?" Lily asked. + +"Because farming is hard work. The farmers have to grow and take care of many plants and animals. They need help sometimes," Tom said. + +"Oh, I see. Can we help too?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe. Let's ask the man," Tom said. + +They ran to the man and said hello. The man smiled and said hello back. + +"Can we help you supply the farm?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can. You can carry these small bags to the shed. They have bird food in them. The birds will be happy," the man said. + +"Okay, we will. Thank you, mister," Tom and Lily said. + +They took the bags and carried them to the shed. They felt happy to help. They saw some birds flying and singing. They smiled and waved at them. They finished their work and went back to the man. + +"Thank you, Tom and Lily. You are very kind and helpful. Here, take these cookies. They are for you," the man said. + +"Thank you, mister. You are very nice and generous. The cookies look yummy," Tom and Lily said. + +They took the cookies and said goodbye to the man. They ran to their mom and gave her the flowers. She hugged them and said they were beautiful. They ate the cookies and told her about their adventure. She listened and said they were brave and smart. They felt proud and happy. They had a good day in the field. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom invites Lily to his house. He says, "Lily, do you want to come to my house? We can play with my train and my ball." + +Lily is happy. She says, "Yes, Tom, I want to come to your house. Thank you for inviting me. We can have fun with your train and your ball." + +Tom and Lily go to Tom's house. They play with the train and the ball. They make noises and laugh. They have a lot of fun. But after a while, they feel sleepy. They yawn and rub their eyes. + +Tom's mom sees them. She says, "You two look sleepy. Do you want to take a nap?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Yes, please. We are sleepy." + +Tom's mom gives them each a bottle of milk. She says, "Here you go. Drink some milk and then lie down on the couch. I will cover you with a blanket." + +Tom and Lily drink their milk. They feel warm and cozy. They lie down on the couch and cuddle with their teddy bears. Tom's mom covers them with a blanket. She says, "Good night, Tom and Lily. Sleep well." + +Tom and Lily close their eyes. They smile and say, "Good night, mom. Good night, friend." + +They fall asleep. They dream of trains and balls. They are happy. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have a lot of fun. But sometimes they get tired and need to relax. + +One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a big zigzag. It goes up and down and left and right. It looks like a snake. Lily and Ben want to try it. They think it will be fun. + +They run to the zigzag and climb on it. They go up and down and left and right. They laugh and scream. They have a lot of fun. But the zigzag is very fast and bumpy. It makes them dizzy and sick. + +They get off the zigzag and feel bad. They want to relax. They look for a place to sit. They see a bench. It is under a tree. It looks good. + +They walk to the bench and sit on it. They feel the shade and the breeze. They close their eyes and breathe. They relax. They feel good. They smile and hug. They are happy. They like the park. They like the bench. They do not like the zigzag. They do not want to try it again. +Anna liked to help her mom with the laundry. She wanted to be a big girl and do things by herself. She took the clean clothes from the basket and tried to organize them by color and size. She put the red shirts in one pile, the blue pants in another, and the white socks in a third. + +"Anna, you are doing a great job!" her mom said, smiling. "You are so charming and smart. Thank you for helping me." + +Anna felt happy and proud. She liked to make her mom happy. She wanted to show her mom how well she could organize the laundry. She picked up a yellow dress and looked for a place to put it. + +"Mom, where does this go?" she asked, holding up the dress. + +Her mom looked at the dress and laughed. "That's not our dress, Anna. That's Mrs. Lee's dress. She lives next door. We mixed up our laundry by mistake." + +Anna was surprised. She did not know Mrs. Lee. She wondered how her dress got into their basket. She thought it was a pretty dress. + +"Can I try it on?" she asked, putting the dress over her head. + +Her mom laughed again. "Sure, why not? But we have to return it to Mrs. Lee later. Maybe she will let you borrow it sometime." + +Anna smiled and twirled in the dress. She felt like a princess. She hoped Mrs. Lee would be nice and let her wear the dress again. She thought maybe they could be friends. She wanted to meet her and say hello. She ran to the door and called out, "Mom, can we go to Mrs. Lee's house now?" +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun and sharing nicely. But then, Ben sees a shiny crown on the shelf. He wants to wear it and pretend he is a king. He puts down his car and reaches for the crown. + +Sara sees what Ben is doing and gets angry. She likes the crown too. It belongs to her. She says, "No, Ben! That is mine! Give it back!" She grabs the crown from Ben's hand and puts it on her head. She says, "I am the queen and you are my servant. You have to do what I say." + +Ben feels sad and mad. He does not want to be a servant. He wants to be a king. He says, "No, Sara! That is not fair! You have to share!" He tries to take the crown back from Sara, but she holds it tight. They start to pull and tug and shout. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Sara and Ben fighting over the crown. She says, "Stop, children! What is going on here? Why are you not playing nicely?" + +Sara and Ben stop and look at Mom. They feel ashamed. They know they have been bad. They say, "Sorry, Mom." Mom says, "You should not fight over toys. You should share and take turns. Fighting is not love. Love is being kind and gentle and caring. Do you love each other?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They do love each other. They are brother and sister. They say, "Yes, Mom. We love each other." Mom says, "That is good. Now, can you show me how you love each other?" Sara and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry for hurting each other. They say, "Yes, Mom." They hug and kiss and say, "I love you." They surrender the crown and decide to play with their toys together. Mom smiles and says, "That is better. I love you too." She hugs and kisses them and says, "Now, let's have some cookies." Sara and Ben smile and say, "Yay! Cookies!" They follow Mom to the kitchen and forget about the crown. They are happy and love each other. +Lily liked to help her mom cook. She put on her apron and climbed on a chair. Mom gave her a big spoon and a pan. The pan had eggs and cheese and ham. It smelled good. + +"Can I stir, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can, Lily. But be careful. The pan is warm. Don't touch it with your hand. Use the spoon and twist it like this." Mom showed Lily how to twist the spoon and mix the eggs. + +Lily nodded and tried to do the same. She twisted the spoon and watched the eggs change color. She felt proud. She was cooking like Mom. + +"Good job, Lily. You are a great helper. Do you want to taste?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. She put the spoon in her mouth and smiled. The eggs were warm and yummy. She liked them a lot. + +"Me too!" Mom said. She took a bite and hugged Lily. "You made a delicious breakfast. Thank you, Lily. I love you." + +"I love you too, Mom." Lily said. She hugged Mom back and felt happy. She liked to help her mom cook. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they are naughty and make a mess. Mom and Dad tell them to behave and clean up. + +One day, Mom and Dad have to go out for a while. They ask Grandma to watch Sara and Tom. Grandma is nice and brings them cookies and milk. She says, "I have a surprise for you. I have a new lock for your bedroom door. It is shiny and red. Do you want to see it?" + +Sara and Tom are curious. They say, "Yes, please!" They follow Grandma to their bedroom. Grandma shows them the new lock. She says, "This lock is special. It can only open with a key. I have the key here. If you are good and stay in your room, I will give you the key when Mom and Dad come back. Then you can open the lock and go out. But if you are bad and try to leave your room, the lock will make a loud noise and I will know. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Tom nod. They say, "We understand. We will be good and stay in our room." Grandma smiles. She says, "Good. I will be in the living room. You can play with your toys and books. But remember, no mess and no noise." She gives them a kiss and closes the door. She turns the key and locks the door. + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They think the new lock is cool. They want to have the key. They decide to be good and wait for Mom and Dad. They play with their toys and books quietly. They do not make a mess. They are happy and proud. They behave. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll that she loved very much. Tom had a car that he liked to zoom around. They were having fun, but then Tom saw Sara's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your doll?" Tom asked Sara. + +"No, this is my doll. You have your car," Sara said. + +"But I want to try your doll. It looks nice," Tom said. + +He reached for the doll, but Sara pulled it away. They started to tug and pull on the doll, and they both got angry. Then, they heard a loud rip. The doll's arm was broken. Sara and Tom stopped and looked at the doll. They both felt sad and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to break your doll," Tom said. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I should have shared with you," Sara said. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. Then, they went to find their mom. They showed her the broken doll and told her what happened. Mom was not happy, but she was glad they told the truth and said sorry. She hugged them and said she loved them. + +"Can you fix the doll, mom?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know, Sara. It might be hard. But I will try," mom said. + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best," Sara said. + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, thank you, mom. You are the best, too." + +They learned that playing nice and sharing is better than fighting and breaking things. They also learned that saying sorry and telling the truth is important. They decided to be more careful with their toys and with each other. They hugged their mom and their toys and went back to play. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big bird with a long neck and legs. It was an ostrich. Anna wanted to pet it, but Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is just a bird. It is soft and nice," Anna said. + +"No, Anna, it is a scary bird. It can run fast and kick hard. It can hurt us," Ben said. + +Anna did not listen to Ben. She ran to the ostrich and tried to touch its feathers. The ostrich did not like that. It made a loud noise and pecked at Anna. Anna cried and ran back to Ben. + +"See, Anna, I told you it was a scary bird. You should have listened to me," Ben said. + +"I am sorry, Ben. You were right. The bird was scary. I should have yielded to you," Anna said. + +They hugged and went to find their mom. They told her what happened and she gave them a hug and a kiss. She said they were brave and smart. She said they should always be careful around animals they do not know. She said they should always yield to each other when they disagree. She said they should always be kind and gentle to each other and to the animals. Anna and Ben nodded and said they loved their mom. They learned a lesson that day. +Lily liked to dance. She was very graceful. She could spin and jump and twirl. She had a dance class every week. She loved her dance teacher and her dance friends. + +One day, her dance teacher said, "Lily, you are doing so well. You have a special talent. I want to invite you to a big show. You can dance on a big stage with other dancers. Do you want to come?" + +Lily was very happy. She said, "Yes, yes, yes! I want to come. Thank you, teacher. Can I invite my mom and dad and my brother to watch me?" + +The teacher said, "Of course, you can. They will be very proud of you. The show is next week. You have to practice a lot. But I know you can do it. You are a star." + +Lily hugged her teacher. She was very excited. She told her mom and dad and her brother about the show. They said they would come and cheer for her. Lily practiced every day. She wanted to do her best. She was ready to shine. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They see many animals there. They see birds, squirrels, dogs and cats. Sometimes they feed the animals with bread or nuts. They are careful not to hurt the animals. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is barking and running. It looks angry. Anna and Ben are scared. They want to go away. But the dog is faster. It comes near them. It shows its teeth. + +"Help!" Anna and Ben shout. "The dog is bad!" + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He runs to the dog. He holds the dog's collar. He says to the dog: "Stop! Bad dog! You cannot bite the children!" + +He says to Anna and Ben: "I am sorry. My dog is not bad. He is just playful. But he does not know how to play with children. He is too rough. I should have kept him on a leash. That would prevent him from running away and scaring you." + +Anna and Ben are still scared. But they see that the man is nice. He is trying to help. They say to the man: "Thank you. Please keep your dog on a leash. We do not want to be bitten. We like animals. But we like easy animals. Like birds and squirrels and cats." +Lily and Sam were playing in the sand. They wanted to make a big castle with towers and walls. They used buckets and shovels and shells to make their castle. + +"Look, our castle is almost done!" Lily said. "We just need some water to make it stick." + +Sam nodded and ran to the sea. He filled his bucket with water and ran back to the castle. But he was clumsy and tripped on a rock. The water spilled all over the castle and soaked it. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "You ruined our castle, Sam!" + +Sam felt bad. He said he was sorry and tried to fix the castle. But it was too late. The sand was wet and mushy and the castle collapsed. + +Lily and Sam were sad. They worked hard on their castle and now it was gone. They looked at each other and sighed. + +"Maybe we can make another castle later," Sam said. + +"Or maybe we can do something else," Lily said. + +They decided to go and play in the water. They splashed and laughed and forgot about their castle. They had fun in the sea and were friends again. +Lily liked to visit her grandpa at his office. He worked with many books and papers and computers. He was very smart and kind. He always gave Lily a hug and a candy when she came. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to see grandpa after lunch. They walked in the big building and took the elevator to the fifth floor. Lily saw grandpa's name on the door and knocked. "Come in!" grandpa said. + +Lily opened the door and ran to grandpa. She hugged him and said, "Hi, grandpa! I missed you!" Grandpa smiled and lifted her up. He said, "Hi, Lily! I missed you too! You are so big and fast! How are you today?" + +Lily said, "I'm good, grandpa! I played with my dolls and read a book and ate a sandwich. Mommy said we can go to the park later. Can you come with us?" + +Grandpa looked at his watch and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I have to work for a little more. I have a lot of things to do. But maybe I can come another day. Would you like that?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, grandpa. I would like that. I love you, grandpa." She gave him another hug and a kiss. Grandpa said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet girl. Now, let's go and say hi to mommy. She is waiting for us." + +Lily and grandpa walked to the door and saw mommy. Mommy smiled and said, "Hello, dad. Hello, Lily. Did you have fun with grandpa?" Lily said, "Yes, mommy. Grandpa is the best. He gave me a candy and told me stories. But he has to work now. He can't come to the park." + +Mommy said, "That's okay, Lily. We can go to the park by ourselves. And maybe we can see grandpa later. He is very busy, but he loves us very much. Right, dad?" Grandpa said, "That's right, dear. I love you both very much. Have a good time at the park. And be careful, Lily. Don't run too fast. You might fall." + +Lily said, "Okay, grandpa. I will be careful. Bye, grandpa. See you soon." She waved and ran to the elevator with mommy. Grandpa waved back and said, "Bye, Lily. See you soon. Have fun." He closed the door and went back to his work. He was an elderly man, but he felt young and happy when he saw Lily. She was his sunshine. +Tommy liked to play with his yellow ball. He would throw it, catch it, bounce it and roll it. He took his ball everywhere he went. He loved his ball very much. + +One day, Tommy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. He ran to the slide, but he forgot to hold his ball. His ball rolled away and went into a drain. Tommy did not see it. + +He slid down the slide and had fun. Then he looked for his ball. He could not find it. He asked his mom where his ball was. His mom said she did not know. She helped him look for it, but they could not find it. + +Tommy was very sad. He cried and cried. He wanted his ball back. He wished he had held his ball. He learned that he should take care of his things and not lose them. + +The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play outside in the park. They liked to see the different seasons. In spring, they saw flowers and birds. In summer, they felt the sun and the grass. In autumn, they picked up leaves and nuts. In winter, they made snowmen and snowballs. + +One day, they went to the park in winter. It was a gloomy day. The sky was gray and the wind was cold. They did not see any other children or animals. They only saw snow and ice. + +"Let's find something fun to do," Ben said. + +"OK, what do you want to do?" Lily asked. + +"Let's slide on the ice," Ben said. He saw a big pond that was frozen. He ran to the edge and jumped on the ice. + +"Be careful, Ben, it might break," Lily said. She followed him slowly. + +"It's OK, Lily, it's fun," Ben said. He slid and spun on the ice. He laughed and shouted. + +Lily tried to slide too, but she was scared. She held Ben's hand. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud crack. The ice broke under their feet. They fell into the cold water. + +"Help, help!" they cried. They tried to swim, but they were too cold and tired. They could not reach the shore. + +No one heard them or saw them. They sank into the dark water. They did not come out. They were gone. +Sara and Tom are hungry. They want to eat something yummy. They go to the room where mom cooks. They see mom with a big pot and a spoon. + +"Mom, what are you cooking?" Sara asks. + +"I am cooking soup for lunch. It has carrots, potatoes, and chicken. Do you like soup?" mom says. + +"Yes, we like soup. Can we help you cook?" Tom says. + +"Sure, you can help me. You can wash the carrots and potatoes. Then you can cut them into small pieces. Be careful with the knife. It is sharp." mom says. + +Sara and Tom wash and cut the vegetables. They put them in the pot with mom. Mom adds water, salt, and pepper. She stirs the soup. It smells good. + +"Soup is ready. Let's eat." mom says. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They sit at the table with mom. They have bowls and spoons. They eat the soup. It is hot and tasty. + +"Thank you, mom. The soup is yummy. We helped you cook." Sara says. + +"You are welcome, Sara and Tom. You are good helpers. I love you." mom says. +Lily loved to play with her toys, especially her stuffed tiger. She named him Toto and took him everywhere. She liked to pretend that Toto was a real tiger and they had adventures in the jungle. + +One day, Lily's mom told her to clean her room. Lily did not want to clean her room. She wanted to play with Toto. She had an idea. She put Toto on her bed and said, "Toto, you are in charge of cleaning my room. I will be back soon." Then she ran outside to play. + +Toto did not move. He was a toy. He could not clean the room. He could only watch as the room got messier and messier. He felt guilty. He wished he could help Lily, but he did not know how. + +Lily played outside for a long time. She had fun with her friends. She forgot about her room and Toto. She did not hear her mom calling her name. + +When Lily came back inside, she saw her mom standing in front of her room. Her mom looked angry. She pointed at the door and said, "Lily, what did you do? Look at this mess!" + +Lily felt scared. She ran to her room and saw Toto on her bed. She grabbed him and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I asked Toto to clean my room, but he did not do it. He is a bad tiger." + +Her mom sighed. She said, "Lily, Toto is a toy. He cannot clean your room. You have to do it yourself. You cannot use Toto as an excuse. You have to be responsible." + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry. She said, "I know, mom. I'm sorry. I will clean my room now. And I will be nice to Toto. He is a good tiger. He is my friend." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "That's good, Lily. I'm glad you understand. I love you and Toto. Now, let's get to work." +Lily and Max were playful twins who liked to fix things. They had a big box of tools and toys that they used to make new things. One day, they found an old radio in the garage. It was dusty and had wires sticking out. + +"Let's fix it!" Lily said. "Maybe it can make noise." + +"OK!" Max said. "I have a screwdriver and a battery. You have a tape and a wire." + +They worked hard to fix the radio. They opened it, cleaned it, and connected the wires. They put the battery inside and taped it shut. + +"Ready?" Lily asked. + +"Ready!" Max said. + +They turned on the radio and waited. But nothing happened. No noise, no music, no sound. + +"Aw, it doesn't work!" Lily said. "We did something wrong." + +"Maybe we need more power," Max said. He looked around and saw a big plug on the wall. It was for the garage door. He had an idea. + +"Let's plug it in!" he said. He grabbed the wire and ran to the plug. + +"Wait, Max, don't!" Lily said. She had a bad feeling. But it was too late. + +Max plugged the wire into the plug and sparks flew. The radio made a loud noise. It was not music. It was a siren. It was very loud and scary. + +"Help!" Lily and Max screamed. They dropped the radio and ran away. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to the garage. They saw the radio, the plug, and the twins. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. + +"We tried to fix the radio," Lily said. + +"But we made a big noise," Max said. + +Mom and Dad looked at each other and sighed. They were not angry, but they were worried. + +"Next time, ask us before you fix something," Dad said. "Some things are dangerous and need a grown-up." + +"OK," Lily and Max said. They hugged Mom and Dad and said sorry. + +They learned their lesson. They still liked to fix things, but they were more careful. And they never touched the garage door plug again. +Lily loved penguins. She had a big toy penguin that she hugged every night. She wanted to see real penguins, but they lived very far away. One day, her mom said they could go to the zoo and get to see the penguins. Lily was very happy. + +At the zoo, Lily and her mom walked to the penguin house. Lily saw many penguins swimming and sliding on the ice. They looked so fun and cute. Lily wanted to touch them and play with them. She saw a sign that said "Do not feed the penguins". She did not know what feed meant, but she thought it was something nice. + +Lily saw a man selling fish near the penguin house. She ran to him and asked for a fish. The man gave her a fish and said "Be careful, little girl. These fish are for the seals, not for the penguins. The penguins might get sick if you feed them". Lily did not listen. She took the fish and ran back to the penguin house. + +She saw a clumsy penguin that kept falling on the ice. She felt sorry for him and wanted to help him. She threw the fish over the fence and said "Here, penguin. This is for you. You will feel better". The penguin saw the fish and waddled to get it. He ate the fish and smiled at Lily. Lily smiled back and clapped her hands. + +But then, the penguin started to feel sick. He felt a pain in his tummy and his mouth. He spat out the fish and made a loud noise. The other penguins came to see what was wrong. They saw the fish and knew it was bad for them. They got angry at Lily and started to squawk and flap their wings. Lily got scared and ran to her mom. Her mom saw what happened and said "Lily, what did you do? You should not feed the penguins. You should listen to the man and the sign. You could have hurt the penguin. You should say sorry". Lily felt bad and said sorry to the penguin and the man. She learned her lesson and never fed the penguins again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big fire in a house nearby. They ran to see what was happening. They saw many people and cars with loud noises and water. + +"Wow, look at the fire!" Tom said. "It is so big and red and hot!" + +Lily nodded. She felt scared and sad. She saw a woman crying outside the house. She had a cat in her arms. The cat was black and white, but now it was covered in gray ash. + +"Is your cat okay?" Lily asked the woman. + +The woman shook her head. "No, she is not. She was inside the house when the fire started. She is very sick and hurt. She needs a doctor." + +Lily felt sorry for the woman and the cat. She remembered her own cat, Fluffy, who was at home. She loved Fluffy very much. She wanted to help the woman and the cat. + +"I know a good doctor for cats," Lily said. "His name is Dr. Lee. He is very nice and smart. He can make your cat feel better. I recommend him to you." + +The woman smiled a little. "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind and helpful. Where can I find Dr. Lee?" + +Lily pointed to a sign across the street. It had a picture of a cat and a dog and the words "Dr. Lee's Pet Clinic". + +"See, that is his place. He is open now. You can go there with your cat. He will take care of her." + +The woman thanked Lily again. She hugged her cat and walked to the clinic. Lily and Tom watched her go. They hoped the cat would be okay. + +"Come on, let's go back to the park," Tom said. "We can play some more." + +Lily agreed. She was glad she could help the woman and the cat. She thought they were very brave and strong. She also thought they were very rich. Not because they had a big house, but because they had each other. +Lily and Max were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. Lily gave the snowman her purse to hold. She liked her purse. It was pink and shiny. + +"Look, our snowman is so nice!" Lily said to Max. + +"Yes, he is. But we have to go home soon. It is getting dark and cold." Max said. + +They said goodbye to the snowman and ran to their house. They had hot chocolate and cookies with their mom. They told her about their snowman and how they gave him a purse. + +"That was very kind of you, Lily. But you know, your purse might melt with the snowman when the sun comes out." Mom said. + +Lily felt sad. She did not want to lose her purse. She liked her purse very much. + +"Can we go back and get it, mom? Please?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled and nodded. She put on her coat and boots and took Lily and Max back to the snowman. But when they got there, they saw something strange. The snowman was gone. There was only a pile of snow and a hat and a scarf. And no purse. + +"Where is the snowman? Where is my purse?" Lily cried. + +"Maybe someone took it. Maybe another kid or a dog or a bird." Max said. + +Lily looked around. She saw some footprints in the snow. They were small and round. She followed them to a bush. She peeked behind the bush and saw something. It was a rabbit. And it had her purse. The purse was hidden under the rabbit's fur. The rabbit was warm and cozy. + +"Hey, that's my purse!" Lily said. + +The rabbit looked at her and twitched its nose. It did not want to give up the purse. It liked the purse. It was pink and shiny. + +"Please, can I have it back? It is mine. I gave it to the snowman." Lily said. + +The rabbit thought for a moment. It felt sorry for Lily. It knew how it felt to lose something. It decided to share the purse. It hopped out of the bush and gave Lily one end of the purse. Lily smiled and thanked the rabbit. She gave the rabbit a carrot from the snowman's nose. The rabbit smiled and thanked Lily. They became friends. + +Lily and Max and the rabbit played in the snow for a while. Then they said goodbye and went home. Lily kept her purse with her. She did not want to melt it or lose it again. She liked her purse. It was pink and shiny. And it had a new friend. +Tom and Mia liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They named him Frosty and said he was their friend. + +But one day, the sun came out and it was very warm. Tom and Mia saw Frosty start to melt. They were sad and scared. They did not want to lose their friend. They tried to move him to a shady spot, but he was too heavy. + +They ran to their mom and asked for help. Mom said, "Don't worry, kids. Frosty is made of ice, and ice can change. When it gets warm, it melts and becomes water. But when it gets cold again, it freezes and becomes ice again. Ice is powerful. It can change and still be the same." + +Tom and Mia did not understand, but they trusted their mom. They filled a bucket with water and poured it over Frosty. They hoped he would come back when it was cold again. They said goodbye to Frosty and thanked him for being their friend. They went inside and had some hot chocolate. They waited for the next snow day. +Anna and Ben are friends who like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. Sometimes they share the blocks, and sometimes they want the same blocks. + +One day, they find a big box of new blocks in the playroom. They are very happy and excited. They want to build something amazing with the new blocks. But they have different ideas. + +"I want to build a castle!" Anna says. + +"I want to build a rocket!" Ben says. + +They both grab some blocks and start to build. But soon they run out of blocks. They look at each other's creations. Anna sees that Ben has a shiny red block that looks like a tip of a rocket. She wants it for her castle. Ben sees that Anna has a round yellow block that looks like a window of a rocket. He wants it for his rocket. They are both envious of each other's blocks. + +"Give me that red block!" Anna says. + +"Give me that yellow block!" Ben says. + +They start to pull and tug at each other's blocks. They are angry and loud. They knock down their own and each other's creations. The blocks fall and scatter on the floor. They are sad and frustrated. + +A teacher comes and sees the mess. She asks them what happened. They tell her that they wanted each other's blocks. She shakes her head and says, "You should not be envious of what others have. You should be grateful for what you have. And you should discuss with each other what you want to build. Maybe you can find a way to use the blocks together and make something even better." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for what they did. They apologize to each other and pick up the blocks. They decide to discuss with each other what they want to build. They agree to build a castle with a rocket on top. They share the blocks and help each other. They are happy and proud of their creation. They learn to be respectful and cooperative. +Anna and Ben like to play music with their toys. Anna has a drum and Ben has a xylophone. They make loud and fun sounds with their toys. They like to play in rhythm, like the songs they hear on the radio. + +One day, they find a new toy in their room. It is a big and open box with many buttons and wires. They wonder what it is and what it can do. They see a label that says "keyboard". They think it is another toy for making music. + +They take turns to press the buttons and hear different sounds. Some are high and some are low. Some are long and some are short. Some are soft and some are loud. They try to play in rhythm, but they do not know how to use the keyboard. + +"Anna, this is hard!" Ben says. "I can't make a good sound!" + +"Me neither!" Anna says. "This is not fun!" + +They frown and stop playing. They look at the keyboard and feel sad. They miss their drum and xylophone. + +Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in and sees the keyboard. + +"Wow, you found the keyboard!" she says. "Do you like it?" + +Anna and Ben shake their heads. They tell their mom that they can't play in rhythm and that they don't like the keyboard. + +Their mom smiles and hugs them. She tells them that the keyboard is a gift from their uncle, who is a musician. He wanted to teach them how to play the keyboard, but he could not come because of the virus. He sent them a video instead. + +She shows them the video on her phone. It is their uncle, playing the keyboard and singing a song. He says hello to Anna and Ben and tells them that he loves them. He says that the keyboard is a wonderful instrument that can make many kinds of music. He says that he will teach them how to play in rhythm and have fun with the keyboard. He says that they just need to practice and be patient. + +Anna and Ben watch the video and listen to their uncle. They see him smile and hear him play. They feel happy and curious. They want to learn how to play the keyboard like their uncle. + +They look at their mom and ask her if they can watch the video again. She says yes and plays the video again. She sits with them and helps them to follow their uncle's instructions. They press the buttons and hear the sounds. They try to play in rhythm and have fun with the keyboard. They smile and laugh. They like the keyboard. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big hill with a hole. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the hole," Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful," Mia said. + +They walked to the hole and looked inside. It was dark and cold. They heard a growl. + +"Who is there?" a voice said. + +Tom and Mia were scared. They saw two big eyes and a mouth with sharp teeth. It was a monster! + +"Hello, little ones. Do you want to play with me?" the monster said. + +"No, thank you. We have to go now," Mia said. + +"Too bad. I was hungry. I wanted to eat you," the monster said. + +The monster jumped out of the hole and chased Tom and Mia. They ran as fast as they could. They screamed for help. + +"Help! Help! There is a scary monster!" they shouted. + +Some people heard them and came to see. They saw the monster and threw rocks and sticks at it. The monster was hurt and ran away. + +Tom and Mia were safe. They hugged each other and thanked the people. + +"Thank you for saving us. You are very brave," Tom said. + +"You're welcome. But don't go near that hole again. It is dangerous," a man said. + +Tom and Mia nodded. They learned their lesson. They never played near the hole again. They stayed away from the scary monster. +Sam is a little boy who likes to play with his cars and trucks. He has many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them zoom and crash and honk on the floor. + +One day, Sam's mom tells him that they have to go to the hospital. Sam is scared. He does not like the hospital. He thinks it is big and loud and scary. He asks his mom why they have to go. + +Mom says, "We have to go see your grandma. She is sick and she needs us to keep her company. She will be happy to see you and your cars and trucks." + +Sam thinks for a moment. He loves his grandma. She always reads him stories and gives him cookies. He wants to make her happy. He says, "Okay, mom. I will go with you. But can I bring my cars and trucks?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Of course you can, Sam. You can bring your favorite ones. But you have to be careful and not make too much noise. The hospital is a place where people need to rest and get better." + +Sam nods and runs to his room. He picks his favorite cars and trucks and puts them in a big bag. He is ready to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, Sam and mom find grandma's room. Grandma is lying on a bed with wires and tubes. She looks tired and pale. But when she sees Sam and mom, she smiles and says, "Hello, my loves. I'm so glad you're here." + +Sam hugs grandma and says, "Hi, grandma. I brought you my cars and trucks. Do you want to play with me?" + +Grandma says, "Yes, Sam. I would love to play with you. But we have to be quiet and gentle. Can you show me your cars and trucks?" + +Sam opens his bag and takes out his cars and trucks. He shows them to grandma and tells her their names and colors. He lets her hold them and touch them. He makes them zoom and crash and honk softly on the bed. + +Grandma laughs and says, "You have such wonderful cars and trucks, Sam. You are very good at playing with them. You make me happy." + +Sam says, "You make me happy too, grandma. I love you." + +Mom watches them and smiles. She is happy to see them having fun. She thinks that Sam is a good boy who knows how to keep grandma company. She thinks that the hospital is not so scary after all. She thinks that they are a busy and happy family. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away. They always ran after it and brought it back. + +One day, they saw a big animal near the fence. It had a long nose and a big horn. It was a rhinoceros. Tim and Lily had never seen a rhinoceros before. They were curious and scared. + +"Look, Lily, a rhinoceros!" Tim said. + +"Wow, Tim, it's so big and strong!" Lily said. + +"Let's go closer and see it," Tim said. + +"No, Tim, it might be dangerous. It might hurt us with its horn," Lily said. + +"But it looks friendly. Maybe it wants to play with us," Tim said. + +He picked up the ball and threw it to the rhinoceros. The ball bounced off its nose and landed on the ground. The rhinoceros snorted and looked at Tim and Lily. + +"Tim, what did you do? Come back here!" Lily said. + +She grabbed Tim's hand and pulled him away. But the rhinoceros followed them. It walked slowly and carefully. It did not want to scare them. It wanted to play with them. + +"Tim, Lily, don't be afraid. I'm not a bad rhinoceros. I'm a good rhinoceros. I like your ball. Can I play with you?" the rhinoceros said. + +Tim and Lily stopped and looked at the rhinoceros. They heard its voice. It sounded kind and gentle. They felt sorry for it. It was alone and bored. + +"Really? You can talk?" Tim asked. + +"Yes, I can. I learned from the zookeeper. He takes care of me. But he's not here today. He's sick. I miss him. He always plays with me and gives me treats. He's my friend. He trusts me and I trust him," the rhinoceros said. + +"Wow, that's amazing. We're sorry we ran away from you. We didn't know you were a good rhinoceros. We want to be your friends too. We trust you and you can trust us," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Tim and Lily. You're very nice and brave. I'm happy to meet you. Can we play with the ball together?" the rhinoceros asked. + +"Sure, we can. Here, catch!" Tim said. + +He threw the ball to the rhinoceros again. The rhinoceros caught it with its nose and tossed it back to Tim. Tim and Lily laughed and clapped. They played with the rhinoceros for a long time. They had fun and learned a lot. They were grateful for their new friend. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to watch films on the big TV. One day, they found a new film in a box. It had a picture of a lion and a mouse on it. They wanted to see it, so they put it in the TV and pressed play. + +But the film did not start. Instead, the TV made a loud noise and a black smoke came out of it. The film was stuck inside and they could not get it out. Sara and Ben were scared and sad. They did not know what to do. They felt helpless. + +They ran to their mom and told her what happened. Mom was not happy. She said, "You should not touch things that are not yours. You could have broken the TV and the film. You should have asked me first." + +She went to the TV and tried to fix it. She pulled and pushed and twisted, but the film did not come out. She said, "This film is very old and fragile. It is not for this TV. It is for a different machine that can zip it and un-zip it. It is called a projector. I have one in the attic. I will show you how it works." + +She took Sara and Ben to the attic and found the projector. She plugged it in and put the film in it. She turned off the lights and turned on the projector. The film started to play on the wall. It was a story about a lion and a mouse who became friends. Sara and Ben watched it with wonder and joy. They learned that even the big and strong can need help from the small and weak, and that kindness is better than cruelty. + +Mom said, "Did you like the film?" Sara and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom, we did. We are sorry we touched the film without asking. We did not know it was special. We will be more careful next time." Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "I forgive you. I am glad you enjoyed the film. It was my favorite when I was a child. Now you can share it with me." +Anna was a smart girl who liked to learn new things. She loved to read books, play puzzles and draw pictures. But she did not like to eat vegetables. She always refused to eat them, even when her mom and dad told her they were good for her. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom and dad. They had a picnic with sandwiches, fruit and cookies. Anna ate her sandwich and fruit, but she left the cookies for later. She wanted to play on the swings and slides first. + +"Anna, come back and eat your cookies," her mom called. "They are your treat for eating your fruit." + +Anna ran back to the picnic blanket and grabbed a cookie. She took a big bite and smiled. She loved cookies. She reached for another one, but her mom stopped her. + +"Anna, you can only have one more cookie. You have to save some for your dad and me. And you have to eat some vegetables too. Look, I brought some carrots and broccoli. They are crunchy and yummy." + +Anna shook her head. She did not want to eat vegetables. She wanted to eat more cookies. She refused to listen to her mom. She grabbed another cookie and ran away. + +"Anna, come back here!" her mom shouted. "That's not nice. You have to share and eat healthy." + +Anna ignored her mom. She ate the cookie as she ran to the slide. She felt happy and full. She climbed up the ladder and slid down. She laughed and had fun. She did not care about vegetables. + +But soon, Anna felt something in her stomach. It was not a good feeling. It was a bad feeling. Her stomach hurt. It was angry at her for eating too many cookies and no vegetables. It made a loud noise. Anna felt sick. + +"Mommy, daddy, help!" Anna cried. "My stomach hurts. It's mad at me." + +Her mom and dad ran to her. They hugged her and comforted her. They gave her some water and a napkin. They told her it was okay. + +"Anna, I'm sorry you feel bad," her mom said. "But you have to learn to eat vegetables. They are good for you. They make your stomach happy and healthy. They help you grow and be smart. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She understood. She was sorry for refusing to eat vegetables. She was sorry for being greedy and rude. She wanted to make her stomach happy and healthy. She wanted to grow and be smart. + +"Mommy, daddy, I'm sorry," Anna said. "Can I have some vegetables, please?" + +Her mom and dad smiled. They were proud of Anna. They gave her some carrots and broccoli. Anna ate them. They were crunchy and yummy. She felt better. Her stomach felt better. It stopped making noise. It was happy and healthy. + +Anna learned her lesson. She decided to eat vegetables every day. She still liked cookies, but she only ate them sometimes. She shared them with her mom and dad. She was a smart girl who liked to learn new things. And she had a happy and healthy stomach. The end. +Tom and Lily were twins who lived in a big city. They liked to wake up early and look out of their window. They saw many cars and buses and people on the street. They also saw tall buildings and bright lights. They thought the city was charming and fun. + +One day, Tom and Lily woke up and saw something different. There was white snow on the ground and on the roofs. The cars and buses and people were moving slowly and carefully. The tall buildings and bright lights looked softer and quieter. The city was charming and beautiful. + +Tom and Lily put on their warm coats and boots and hats and gloves. They ran outside with their mom and dad. They played in the snow and made a snowman and a snow angel. They threw snowballs and laughed and hugged. They had a lot of fun in the charming city. +Lily was a careless girl who liked to wander around the house. She did not listen to her mom or dad when they told her to stay in her room or play with her toys. She wanted to see everything and touch everything. + +One day, she wandered into the bathroom and saw the bathtub. It was big and white and shiny. She wondered what it was for. She climbed on the edge of the bathtub and looked inside. There was some water and some bubbles. It looked like fun. + +She reached out her hand to touch the bubbles, but she slipped and fell into the bathtub. She was wet and cold and scared. She started to cry very loud. + +"Help! Help!" she shouted. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to the bathroom. She saw Lily in the bathtub and was very angry and worried. + +"Lily, what are you doing here? You are so careless! You could have hurt yourself or drowned! You are not supposed to wander around the house without me!" she said. + +She lifted Lily out of the bathtub and wrapped her in a towel. She hugged her and kissed her and said, "I love you, Lily, but you have to be more careful and listen to me. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you too. I won't wander anymore." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a razor in the bathroom. It is shiny and sharp. They want to see what it can do. + +"Look, Sam, I have a razor!" Tim says. He holds it in his hand. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Sam says. He tries to grab it from Tim. + +"No, it is mine!" Tim says. He pulls it away from Sam. + +They start to fight over the razor. They push and pull and shout. They do not see their mom coming. + +"Boys, what are you doing?" Mom says. She sees the razor in Tim's hand. She is scared and angry. She takes it from him. + +"Bad, bad, bad!" Mom says. "This is not a toy! This is a razor! It can hurt you! It can cut you! It can make you bleed!" + +She shows them her long hair. She says, "This is what a razor is for. It can make your hair short. Like this." She strikes her hair with the razor. Some hair falls on the floor. + +Tim and Sam are shocked. They see Mom's hair. They see the razor. They see the blood on Mom's hand. They feel sorry and sad. + +"Sorry, Mom, sorry!" Tim and Sam say. They hug Mom and cry. + +Mom hugs them back. She says, "It's okay, boys, it's okay. I love you. But you have to be careful. You have to listen. You have to ask before you touch. You have to learn." + +Tim and Sam nod. They say, "We will, Mom, we will." They kiss Mom and say, "We love you, Mom." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you, too, boys. Now let's go and get a band-aid. And maybe a new haircut." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big river. The river is blue and fast. + +"Look, Tom, a river!" Mia says. "Can we go near it?" + +"OK, but be careful," Tom says. "The river is very strong. It can take you away." + +They hold hands and walk to the river. They see some rocks and sticks. They want to throw them in the water. + +"Let's see who can throw farther," Mia says. + +"OK, I go first," Tom says. He picks up a stick. It is long and flexible. He bends it and then lets it go. The stick flies in the air and lands in the river. + +"Wow, good throw, Tom!" Mia says. "Now it's my turn." + +She picks up a rock. It is round and heavy. She tries to throw it, but it is too hard. The rock falls on her foot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia cries. "That hurts!" + +Tom hears her cry. He drops his stick and rushes to her. He hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Mia. Are you OK?" + +Mia stops crying. She looks at her foot. It is red and sore. She says, "It's OK, Tom. It's just a little ouchie. Thank you for being nice." + +They go back to their moms. Their moms see their foot and stick. They give them a band-aid and a hug. They say, "You are brave, Mia. You are kind, Tom. We are proud of you." + +Tom and Mia smile. They are happy. They are friends. +Mia and Leo were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their furry toys. Mia had a pink bunny and Leo had a brown bear. They pretended that their toys could talk and have adventures. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. It was black and white and had a long tail. It ran around and barked loudly. Mia and Leo were scared. They hugged their toys and hid behind a bench. + +"Who is that?" Mia asked Leo. + +"I don't know," Leo said. "Maybe it is a monster." + +They gazed at the dog from behind the bench. They hoped it would go away. + +But the dog saw them. It came closer and sniffed their toys. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. Mia and Leo were surprised. The dog was not a monster. It was friendly and soft. + +"Hi, doggy," Mia said. "What is your name?" + +The dog barked happily. It had a collar with a tag. It said "Spot". + +"His name is Spot," Leo said. "He is a good doggy." + +Mia and Leo smiled. They petted Spot and played with him. They learned a new truth. Not all things that look scary are bad. Sometimes they are just different and want to be friends. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Tom had a car. They were having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a sticker on Tom's car. It was a label that said "Tom's car". Lily wanted to have a label too. She asked Tom, "Can I have a label for my doll?" + +Tom looked at Lily and shook his head. "No, you can't. This is my label. I got it from Mom. She said it is special and only for me." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to have something special too. She said, "That is not fair. You have to share. Give me your label or I will take it." + +Tom replied, "No, you can't. This is my label. Go away and find your own." + +Lily and Tom started to argue. They raised their voices and pulled at the label. They did not notice that Mom was coming into the room. + +Mom heard the noise and saw the children fighting. She was worried and upset. She said, "Stop it, both of you. What is going on here? Why are you fighting over a label?" + +Lily and Tom stopped and looked at Mom. They felt ashamed and sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to have a label for our toys. But Tom did not want to share his label with me." + +Mom sighed and hugged them. She said, "I understand that you want to have something special for your toys. But labels are not the only way to do that. You can also use your imagination and creativity. You can make your own labels with paper and crayons. Or you can give your toys names and stories. Or you can decorate them with ribbons and stickers. There are many ways to make your toys special and unique. But you have to remember to be kind and respectful to each other. Sharing and caring are more important than labels." + +Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They said, "Thank you, Mom. You are right. We are sorry for fighting. We will make our own labels and play nicely together." + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She said, "That's good. I love you both. Now, why don't you show me your toys and tell me about them?" + +Lily and Tom were happy and excited. They showed Mom their toys and told her their names and stories. They also made their own labels with paper and crayons. They had fun and learned to appreciate their toys and each other. +Lily and Ben liked to play by the harbor. They saw big boats and small boats, fish and birds, and people who worked there. Sometimes they found shells and rocks to take home. + +One day, they saw a big boat with a lot of flags and people on it. They wanted to see it closer, so they ran to the edge of the water. But they did not see the sign that said "Do not go close". A man with a loud voice shouted at them to go away. He said they were not allowed to be there. + +Lily and Ben were scared and embarrassed. They ran back to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She hugged them and said it was okay. She said they should not go close to the big boat, because it was not safe. She said they could look at it from far away, or find another boat to see. + +Lily and Ben said they were sorry. They did not want to make the man angry, or break the rule. They asked their mom if they could still play by the harbor. She said yes, but they had to be careful and listen to the signs. She said the harbor was a fun place, but also a busy place. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said they would be good. They went to find another boat to see, and hoped the man with the loud voice would not be mad at them anymore. They still liked the harbor, but they learned to not go close to some things. +Anna liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had a big mirror on the wall, where she could see herself and her dolls. She liked to pretend that she was a princess and her dolls were her friends. + +One day, she saw a shiny thing on the floor near the mirror. It was a nail that had fallen from the wall. Anna was curious and picked it up. She thought it looked like a sword. She waved it around and made noises like a knight. + +She decided to play a game with her dolls. She said that one of them was a dragon and the other was a princess. She used the nail as a sword to fight the dragon and save the princess. She was having fun and did not notice that the nail was scratching the mirror. + +She swung the nail hard and hit the mirror. The mirror cracked and made a loud noise. Anna was scared and dropped the nail. She saw that the mirror had a big hole and many sharp pieces. She felt something wet on her hand. She looked and saw that she had cut herself with the nail. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard the noise and came to her room. She saw the broken mirror and the blood on Anna's hand. She was angry and worried. She said, "Anna, what did you do? This is very dangerous! You could have hurt yourself badly! You should never play with nails or break mirrors! They are not toys!" + +She took Anna to the bathroom and cleaned her wound. She put a bandage on it and gave her a hug. She said, "I'm sorry, honey. I know you were just playing, but you have to be careful. Next time, ask me before you touch anything that looks dangerous. And don't settle for anything less than real toys, okay?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Anna. Now, let's go and clean up your room. And maybe we can find a new mirror for you." +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to make something with the box. + +"What can we make with the box?" Lily asks Sam. + +"Let's make a tiger!" Sam says. He likes tigers. They are big and strong and have stripes. + +"OK, let's make a tiger!" Lily agrees. She likes tigers too. They are fast and loud and have teeth. + +They get some scissors, tape, paint and brushes. They cut the box into pieces. They tape some pieces together to make the body, the head, the legs and the tail of the tiger. They paint the tiger orange and black. They make eyes, ears, nose and mouth with paper and glue. They make whiskers with yarn. They make claws with cardboard. + +They are very happy with their tiger. It looks like a real tiger, but it is also unique. It has their names on the side. It has a heart on the chest. It has a smile on the face. + +"Wow, our tiger is amazing!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is! It is the best tiger ever!" Sam says. + +They hug their tiger and play with it. They pretend to be tigers too. They roar and run and jump. They have a lot of fun with their tiger. They are proud of what they made. They are good friends. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to open the refrigerator and see what was inside. Sometimes they took out some food and ate it. But they did not ask their mom first. This was not good. + +One day, they opened the refrigerator and saw a big cake. It looked yummy. They wanted to have some. They did not think of their mom. They took the cake out and put it on the table. They cut a big slice each and started to eat. + +But the cake was very cold. It made their teeth hurt. It also made them shiver. They felt uncomfortable. They did not like the cake anymore. They wanted to stop eating. But they were afraid of their mom. They thought she would be angry if she saw the cake. + +They heard their mom coming. They quickly hid the cake under the tablecloth. They pretended to play with their toys. Their mom came in and smiled at them. She said, "I have a surprise for you. I made a cake for your birthday. Do you want to see it?" + +Tim and Kim felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They looked at each other and said, "Sorry, mom. We already saw the cake. We took some and ate it. It was very cold and we shivered. We did not like it. We are sorry. We should have asked you first." + +Their mom was sad. She said, "I'm glad you told me the truth. But you should not take things from the refrigerator without asking. It is not safe. And it is not polite. You should wait for me to give you some. The cake was not ready. It needed to warm up. That's why it was cold and you shivered. If you had waited, you would have enjoyed it more. And we could have celebrated together." + +Tim and Kim hugged their mom and said, "We are sorry, mom. We love you. We will not do it again. Can we still have some cake later?" + +Their mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, you have to help me clean up the mess. And you have to say sorry to each other. And you have to promise to always ask before you take something from the refrigerator." + +Tim and Kim said, "We promise, mom. We are sorry, Tim. We are sorry, Kim. We love you, mom. We love you, Tim. We love you, Kim." + +They helped their mom clean up the mess. They waited for the cake to warm up. They sang happy birthday and ate the cake. It was yummy. They did not shiver. They felt comfortable. They learned their lesson. They were happy. +Lily and Sam were playing with clay in the garden. They liked to make different shapes and animals with the soft clay. Lily had pink clay and Sam had blue clay. + +"Look, I made a flower!" Lily said, holding up her pink clay. She pointed to the petals and the stem. "It smells nice, too." + +Sam smiled and nodded. He showed Lily his blue clay. "I made a car!" he said, pointing to the wheels and the windows. "It can go fast, vroom vroom!" + +Lily and Sam decided to trade some clay. They each took a piece of the other's clay and mixed it with their own. They made new shapes and colors with the clay. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily said, looking at her purple clay. She made a butterfly with it and pointed to the wings. "It can fly, flap flap!" + +Sam agreed. He looked at his green clay. He made a frog with it and pointed to the legs. "It can jump, hop hop!" + +Lily and Sam were happy with their clay creations. They put them on a tray and carried them to the porch. They wanted to show their mom and dad what they made. + +But when they got to the porch, they saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry. He had a wet nose and a long tongue. He saw the clay shapes on the tray and thought they were food. He jumped on the tray and grabbed the clay shapes in his mouth. + +Lily and Sam were shocked and sad. They saw their clay shapes disappear in the dog's mouth. They heard the dog crunch and gulp. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily shouted, pointing to the dog. "That's our clay, not your food!" + +Sam cried, pointing to the dog. "Bad dog, bad dog! Give us back our clay!" + +But it was too late. The dog had eaten all the clay shapes. He licked his lips and wagged his tail. He thought the clay was yummy. + +Lily and Sam ran to their mom and dad. They told them what happened. Their mom and dad hugged them and comforted them. They said they were sorry and they would buy them more clay. + +Lily and Sam felt a little better. They still liked to play with clay. But they learned to be careful with their clay shapes. They never left them on the porch again. They always kept them away from the dog. +Lila and Ben liked to go to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand, splash in the water, and look for shells. One day, they found a big, shiny shell that was closed tight. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it is a pearl," said Lila. "Pearls are very pretty and expensive. Mom likes pearls." + +"Maybe it is a treasure," said Ben. "Treasures are very cool and expensive. Dad likes treasures." + +They asked their mom and dad if they could open the shell. Their mom and dad said yes, but they had to be careful. They gave them a knife and helped them pry the shell open. Inside, they saw a soft, slimy thing that looked like a tongue. + +"Yuck!" said Lila and Ben. "What is that?" + +"That is an oyster," said their mom. "Oysters are animals that live in shells. Sometimes they have pearls, but not always." + +"Can we eat it?" asked Ben. + +"Some people like to eat oysters, but they are not for everyone," said their dad. "They are very salty and slippery. Do you want to try?" + +Lila and Ben shook their heads. They did not want to eat the oyster. They put it back in the shell and left it on the sand. They decided to look for other shells that were more fun and less yucky. + +They played until the sun went down and they were very tired. They packed their things and went back to the car. They fell asleep on the way home, dreaming of pearls and treasures and oysters. +Sara and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. They also liked to wash the dishes in the sink with soap and water. + +One day, they heard a loud noise from the sink. It sounded like a growl. They looked and saw a big, gray rat coming out of the drain. It had sharp teeth and red eyes. It looked angry and hungry. + +Sara and Tom were very scared. They dropped the dishes and ran to the door. But the door was locked. They could not get out. They trembled and cried. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "There is a rat in the sink!" + +Mom and Dad heard them from the living room. They ran to the kitchen and saw the rat. They grabbed a broom and a mop and chased the rat away. They opened the door and hugged Sara and Tom. + +"It's okay, it's okay," they said. "The rat is gone. You are safe. We are sorry we locked the door. We did not know you were in the kitchen." + +Sara and Tom stopped crying. They were glad Mom and Dad were there. They did not want to play in the sink anymore. They wanted to play with their toys in the living room. They said goodbye to the rat and hoped it would not come back. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big pool with water and toys. They splash and laugh and have fun. + +"Anna, look at this!" Ben says. He holds a toy boat and makes it go fast in the water. "Vroom, vroom!" + +Anna smiles and claps. She has a toy duck and makes it quack in the water. "Quack, quack!" + +They play for a long time. The sun is warm and bright. They get wet and happy. + +"Anna, Ben, time to come inside!" Mom calls from the door. "You need to dry off and have a snack." + +Anna and Ben nod and get out of the pool. They run to the door. Mom has two big towels for them. She wraps Anna in a pink towel and Ben in a blue towel. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Anna and Ben say. They hug Mom and rub their hair with the towels. + +Mom smiles and kisses them. "You're welcome, my loves. You are very good children. Did you have fun in the pool?" + +"Yes, Mom, we had fun!" Anna and Ben say. They tell Mom about their toys and their games. + +Mom listens and nods. She says, "That sounds like fun. But you know what? You need to put away your toys and your pool. You can't leave them in the garden. They will get dirty and broken." + +Anna and Ben frown. They don't want to put away their toys and their pool. They want to play more. + +"Please, Mom, can we play more?" Anna asks. She holds her duck and looks at Mom with big eyes. + +"Me too, Mom, can we play more?" Ben asks. He holds his boat and looks at Mom with big eyes. + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, my loves, you can't play more. You have played enough. You need to put away your toys and your pool. It's the right thing to do." + +Anna and Ben pout. They don't like the right thing. They like the fun thing. + +"Mom, we don't want to put away our toys and our pool!" Anna says. She stamps her foot and crosses her arms. + +"Mom, we don't want to put away our toys and our pool!" Ben says. He stamps his foot and crosses his arms. + +Mom sighs. She says, "Anna, Ben, I know you don't want to, but you have to. You have to listen to Mom. You have to be good children. You have to help Mom. You have to put away your toys and your pool. Now." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They see that Mom is serious. They see that Mom is not happy. They see that Mom loves them. + +They drop their toys and their towels. They say, "OK, Mom, we will put away our toys and our pool. We will listen to Mom. We will be good children. We will help Mom. We're sorry, Mom." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. I'm proud of you. You are very good children. You are very sweet children. I love you very much." + +Anna and Ben smile and hug Mom. They say, "We love you too, Mom. You are the best Mom." + +They go to the garden and put away their toys and their pool. They do it fast and well. They do it together. They do it with love. +Sara and Tom were twins. They liked to play with balloons. They had many balloons of different colors and shapes. They could blow them, tie them, throw them, and pop them. + +One day, they found a big red balloon in the park. It was bigger than their heads. They wanted to take it home. But there was a problem. The balloon was tied to a bench. And on the bench, there was a scary dog. The dog was black and hairy. It had big teeth and loud barks. It looked at the twins with angry eyes. + +"Let's get the balloon!" Sara said. She was brave and curious. She liked to try new things. + +"No, it's too dangerous!" Tom said. He was careful and shy. He liked to stay safe. + +"Are you scared?" Sara asked. She wanted to tease Tom. She wanted to have fun. + +"No, I'm not scared. I'm smart. The dog will bite us if we go near the balloon. It's his balloon. We have our own balloons at home. Let's go back." Tom said. He wanted to protect Sara. He wanted to avoid trouble. + +"Come on, don't be boring. I dare you to get the balloon. I'll give you my yellow balloon if you do it." Sara said. She wanted to challenge Tom. She wanted to see what he would do. + +Tom looked at the balloon. He looked at the dog. He looked at Sara. He wanted the yellow balloon. He wanted to show Sara he was not boring. He wanted to prove he was not scared. He took a deep breath. He ran towards the bench. He reached for the balloon. + +But he was too late. The dog saw him. The dog jumped at him. The dog bit his hand. Tom screamed. Sara screamed. The balloon popped. The dog ran away. The twins cried. + +The end. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. Sara likes to bury her toys in the sand. She thinks it is fun to dig them out later. Ben likes to keep his toys tidy. He puts them in the box when he is done. + +"Look, Sara, I buried my doll!" Sara says. She shows Ben a hole in the sand. "Can you find her?" + +"No, Sara, I don't want to play that game. It is messy. You will lose your toys. And the sand will get in their eyes and hair. It is not nice." Ben says. He shakes his head. + +"But it is fun, Ben. And I can always find them. See?" Sara says. She digs out her doll. She brushes off the sand. "She is fine. She likes to hide." + +"Sara, stop it. You are making the garden dirty. And you are ruining your toys. They will get old and broken. You should be more careful." Ben says. He frowns. He picks up his car. He puts it in the box. + +Sara and Ben start to argue. They raise their voices. They do not listen to each other. They are not happy. + +Mama hears them. She comes out of the house. She sees the sand and the toys. She sees Sara and Ben. She is not happy either. + +"Sara, Ben, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? And why is the garden so messy?" Mama says. She looks at them. She is angry. + +Sara and Ben stop arguing. They look at Mama. They are scared. + +"Mama, we are sorry. We were playing. But we like different games. Sara likes to bury her toys. I like to keep them tidy. We could not agree." Ben says. + +"Yes, Mama, we are sorry. We were having fun. But Ben does not like my game. He thinks it is bad. He does not understand." Sara says. + +Mama sighs. She kneels down. She hugs them. + +"Sara, Ben, I love you both. But you need to learn to respect each other. And to respect your toys. And to respect the garden. It is not nice to bury your toys. It is not nice to make a mess. It is not nice to fight. You should be more gentle. And more tidy. And more kind." Mama says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They feel sorry. They want to make Mama happy. + +"Mama, we will be more gentle. And more tidy. And more kind. We will not bury our toys. We will not make a mess. We will not fight. We will play nicely." Sara and Ben say. + +Mama smiles. She kisses them. + +"That's good, Sara and Ben. I am glad you understand. Now, let's clean up the garden. And then we can have a snack. And then we can play something else. Something that you both like. How about that?" Mama says. + +Sara and Ben smile. They like that idea. They help Mama clean up the sand and the toys. They put them in the box. They make the garden tidy. They are proud of their work. They have a good view of the flowers and the birds. They are happy. + +They go inside with Mama. They have a snack. They thank Mama. They hug Mama. They love Mama. + +They play something else. Something that they both like. They share their toys. They take turns. They laugh. They have fun. + +They are friends. +Sam and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Sam was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to find a good spot to hide. She saw a big tree with many leaves. She thought it was a good place to hide behind. + +Sam counted to ten and then opened his eyes. He looked around the park and tried to find Lily. He saw a swing, a slide, a bench, and a fountain, but no Lily. He wondered where she was. He walked around the park and called her name. + +"Lily, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Lily heard Sam's voice and giggled. She stayed quiet and still behind the tree. She thought she was very clever and Sam would never find her. + +Sam was getting tired and bored. He had looked everywhere and still could not find Lily. He felt sad and lonely. He wished Lily would come out and play with him. He decided to give up and go back to the pitch where they had left their ball and their snacks. + +He walked to the pitch and saw their ball and their snacks. He also saw something else. He saw a pair of shoes sticking out from behind a bush. He smiled and ran to the bush. He pulled the shoes and found Lily hiding there. + +"Lily, I found you! You were hiding behind the bush!" + +Lily was surprised and scared. She had moved from the tree to the bush when Sam was not looking. She thought it was a better place to hide. She did not know Sam had seen her shoes. + +"Sam, how did you find me? I was hiding very well!" + +Sam laughed and hugged Lily. He was happy to find her. He told her he had seen her shoes and knew it was her. + +"Lily, you are a good hider, but you have to be careful with your shoes. They can give you away. Next time, hide them too!" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She was glad Sam had found her. She did not want to hide anymore. She wanted to play with Sam. He was her best friend and a dependable seeker. + +"OK, Sam, I will hide my shoes next time. But now, can we play with the ball and have some snacks? I am hungry and thirsty!" + +Sam agreed and they went to the pitch. They played with the ball and had some snacks. They had a lot of fun and forgot about hiding and seeking. They were happy to be together. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big truck. The truck has many cans of oil. The truck driver is taking the oil to the store. + +"Look, Ben, oil!" Lily says. "Oil is good. Oil makes cars go." + +"Yes, oil is good," Ben says. "But oil is also messy. Oil can spill and make dirt." + +The truck driver is not careful. He drives too fast. He hits a bump. Some cans of oil fall off the truck. The oil spills on the road. + +"Oh no, oil!" Lily says. "Oil is bad. Oil makes trouble." + +"Yes, oil is bad," Ben says. "Oil can hurt animals and plants. Oil can make people sick." + +Lily and Ben are worried. They run to the truck driver. They tell him what happened. + +"Hey, mister, oil!" Lily says. "Oil is on the road. You have to clean it up." + +"Yes, mister, oil!" Ben says. "Oil is not good here. You have to be sorry." + +The truck driver is surprised. He sees the oil. He feels bad. He says sorry to Lily and Ben. + +"Sorry, kids, oil!" he says. "Oil is a mistake. I have to fix it." + +He calls for help. He gets a big hose. He washes the oil away. He picks up the cans. He thanks Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you, kids, oil!" he says. "Oil is a lesson. I have to be more careful." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They see the road is clean. They see the animals and plants are safe. They see the truck driver is smarter. + +"Good, mister, oil!" Lily says. "Oil is okay. Oil can be useful." + +"Yes, good, mister, oil!" Ben says. "Oil is okay. Oil can be friendly." + +They wave goodbye to the truck driver. They go back to playing in the park. They see many things. They learn many words. +Lily likes to write. She writes with crayons on paper. She writes her name, and words, and pictures. She writes about what she sees and what she dreams. + +One day, Lily writes about fashion. She likes fashion. She likes to wear pretty dresses and hats and shoes. She writes about her fashion show. She draws herself and her friends in different outfits. She writes what they say. + +"Look at me, I am a princess!" Lily writes. She draws a crown and a pink dress. + +"Look at me, I am a pirate!" Ben writes. He draws a hat and a sword and a patch. + +"Look at me, I am a doctor!" Anna writes. She draws a coat and a stethoscope and a bag. + +They write and write and write. They have fun. + +Then, Lily hears a noise. She looks up. She sees a huge dog. The dog is big and brown and furry. The dog runs into the room. The dog sees the paper. The dog likes paper. The dog grabs the paper with his mouth. He tears it and chews it and spits it out. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily shouts. "That is our fashion show!" + +But the dog does not stop. He makes a mess. He ruins the paper. + +Lily, Ben, and Anna are sad. They worked hard on their fashion show. They liked their fashion show. Now their fashion show is gone. + +The dog wags his tail. He thinks he is playing. He does not know he is bad. + +Lily, Ben, and Anna cry. They do not like the dog. They do not like the mess. + +Then, Lily has an idea. She gets more paper. She gets more crayons. She gives them to Ben and Anna. + +"Let's write again!" she says. "We can make a new fashion show!" + +Ben and Anna smile. They like Lily. They like to write. They take the paper and the crayons. + +They write and write and write. They make a new fashion show. They make it better. They make it bigger. They make it funnier. + +They forget about the dog. They forget about the mess. They are happy. + +They write and write and write. They are writers. They are fashion stars. They are friends. +Once upon a time, mom and baby were in the bedroom getting dressed. Mom was wearing a pretty dress and baby was wearing a green shirt with stripes. They were both about to leave the room when baby pointed to a port. + +"Mama what's that?" baby asked. + +"It's a port," mom said. "It's like a little door." + +"What's inside?" baby asked. + +Mom opened the port and inside was a sweet surprise - a little basket full of candy! + +"Is this for me?" baby asked with a smile. + +"Yes, baby it is," mom said. "I have a surprise for you every day if you get dressed quickly!" + +Baby was so excited and couldn't wait to dress in a hurry each day! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Polly and Bob. Polly was very wise and generous, but Bob was ignorant. They lived near the sea and enjoyed playing together every day. + +One day, Bob noticed a boat full of people. He was very curious and asked Polly why they were here. + +Polly replied: "They are here to serve us, Bob. They can help us with many things." + +But Bob was still ignorant and he asked: "What is serve?" + +Polly smiled and said: "It means to help and be kind to others, my friend. We can show them our appreciation by treating them well." + +So, Polly and Bob served the people in the boat by bringing them food and warm clothes. They were very thankful for their kindness. The people had a wonderful time and thanked the two friends for their kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. She was very impatient. She was always trying to fix things around the house. One day, Sally's dad came home from work and said "It's too dark in here, it needs a repair!" + +Sally was so excited! She said "I will do it Dad! I can fix it!" + +Sally was so impatient that she started fixing the light as soon as her Dad left the room. She took out some tools and went to work. She tried to unscrew the old bulb but it wouldn't move. She tried again but still couldn't do it. + +Sally was getting frustrated and the darkness was starting to make her scared. She started to cry. + +Suddenly, her Dad walked into the room. He said, "Don't worry Sally, I'll repair the light for you." He walked over and unscrewed the old lightbulb, replacing it with a new one. + +Suddenly the room was filled with light and Sally was so happy. She smiled and hugged her dad. Together they laughed, and the darkness was gone. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy wizard. His name was Fred and his magic was powerful, but he was always making silly mistakes. + +One day, a message arrived for Fred; he was asked to deliver a package of magic to a kingdom far away. It was an important task because the kingdom was in trouble and only powerful magic could help. + +Excited, Fred grabbed his wand and got ready to travel. + +"Wait just one minute," said his friend, an old fairy. "First you must practice your magic and make sure you are careful before you leave." + +Fred nodded and tried to do the spells correctly, but he was still very clumsy. + +Finally, the fairy said, "It's time to go. You can do this, just be careful and you will deliver the magic safely." + +So, Fred set off on his adventure. With a few bumps along the way, he finally arrived at the kingdom and delivered the magic. + +The king was so happy, he rewarded Fred with a special wand that was even more powerful than his own. From then on, Fred became the guardian of the kingdom and used his new wand to protect it. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Daisy. One day, Daisy got out of her bed to play and she saw something interesting on the ground: A big round ball! Daisy decided to pick it up and thought it would make a perfect toy. + +Daisy began to play with the ball, but she noticed that the ball was cold. She shivered, not really sure what it meant. She wanted to keep playing but was feeling cold from the ball. + +Finally, Daisy's mom came along. She saw Daisy playing with the cold ball and said, "What are you doing Daisy?" + +Daisy replied, "I'm playing with my new toy, and it's cold!" + +Mom replied, "That's alright, let me help you stay warm." She took out a soft blanket and wrapped it around the ball, then wrapped it around Daisy too! + +"There you go, Daisy," Mom said. "Now you don't have to be cold while playing." + +Daisy smiled and thanked her Mom. From that day forward, she always played with her ball wrapped in a blanket - warm, cozy and cute. +Jim was getting lunch ready. He was making a sandwich with fresh vegetables and a slice of cheese. His daughter, Alice, was watching eagerly. + +Jim asked Alice, "Do you want some lunch, sweetheart?" +Alice nodded her head and smiled. + +Jim handed Alice a plate with the sandwich on it. Alice looked at it and refused, "No, yucky! Too sour!" + +Jim was surprised, he thought Alice would like the sandwich. He asked, "What's wrong with it? I put lots of nice fresh vegetables in it." +Alice replied, "No, still yucky! Too sour!" + +Jim realized why Alice didn't like the sandwich. He had added some pickles and left the cucumbers too long, making them too sour. + +Jim took the plate away and said, "Alright, we'll make something else. Let's try something else for lunch." +Alice smiled and nodded. She was excited to try something new. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved wearing her bright pink hat that her grandma had given her. + +One day, it was a very gloomy day, and Sarah was feeling a bit sad. She decided to go outside and take a walk in the sunshine. + +When Sarah was outside she heard a strange noise. She looked around, but couldn't find anything. Then she heard the noise again. Sarah followed the noise until she saw a hat hiding in a bush. She said "Hello, hat! What are you doing in there?" + +The hat replied back "I'm so lonely! I need a friend." + +Sarah said "I would love to be your friend!" She then finished taking the hat out of the bush and placed it on her head. + +Sarah and the hat were now very happy together. They would go on walks every day and never finished having fun. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go to a magical place. She imagined a place with trees that had lollipops growing from them and rivers filled with chocolate. Her parents, however, said she had to pay for the journey first. + +The little girl was very sad. She wanted to go to the magical place, but she didn't have any money. + +One day, her dad saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. She told him her dream and he said, “Did you know there’s another way to pay, without money?†+ +The little girl looked up eagerly. Her dad said, “Tie a very tight knot in an old rope.†The little girl wasn’t sure what that had to do with visiting the magical place. + +Her dad said, “Pay attention to the knot. When it’s clear and tight, it means you’re ready.†+ +The little girl thought hard and realized that her dad was saying that if she wanted to go to her dream place, she needed to have patience and be persistent. If she worked hard, she’d get there. The little girl smiled and thanked her dad. + +She gathered some old rope and began to work on her knot. Slowly but surely, it became clear and tight, and she was able to visit the magical place. The +Once there was a large lily in the garden. It was so pretty that the farmer could not resist looking at it every day. One day he said out loud to himself, "What a big and beautiful lily!" + +Just then he heard a small voice say, "Yes, it is big and beautiful." He looked down and saw a little girl. She was wearing a yellow dress. + +The farmer asked, "What is your name?" +The little girl replied, "My name is Lily." + +The farmer smiled and asked, "Would you like to help me close the garden gate?" + +Lily nodded her head. She ran over and helped the farmer close the large garden gate. When they were finished, the farmer thanked Lily for her help and she skipped off happily. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful winter deer who lived in a forest. Every morning, she would prance and twirl through the trees. One morning, a mean hunter came to the forest. He asked the deer if he could catch her, but the deer refused. She was gentle and graceful, so she quickly galloped away. + +The hunter was angry, but he was determined. For three days and nights, he searched for the deer. Finally, on the fourth day, he saw her! But when he tried to catch her, she refused again. She was too fast and graceful for the hunter. He tried and tried, but nothing worked. + +So, in the end, the hunter had to go away. Winter turned to spring and the deer stayed free in the forest. She enjoyed every day, prancing and twirling with grace. +One day, Jack and Sophie were walking in the park. They had been playing together all day, but suddenly they began to quarrel. + +"You stepped on my foot!" Sophie said. "It was an accident," Jack replied. + +The two children bickered and argued until they were too tired to fight any longer. Suddenly, Sophie saw a purple camp with balloons in the corner of the park. + +"Let's go inside the camp," Sophie suggested. "It looks like it will be fun!" + +So the two children made their way to the camp. They climbed up the ladder and found the walls were lined with purple balloons of all shapes and sizes. They ran around, laughing and playing and soon forgot all about the quarrel. + +Jack and Sophie spent the next few hours running around inside the camp, letting the purple balloons guide their way. They made up games and laughed until they were too tired to stay any longer. + +When they said goodbye, they had made a promise: no matter how much they fought, nothing would ever break their friendship. +Mommy, Daddy and the little girl were walking in the park when they saw a lovely dress in the window of a store. Mommy said, "Wouldn't it be nice to buy the dress for your birthday party?". The little girl nodded happily. + +Inside the store, an elderly woman invited them in and showed them the dress. The little girl loved it and they bought it. + +On the way home the little girl asked Mommy, "Who can I invite to my party?". Mommy said, "We will invite your friends and some elderly people too". The little girl was so excited that she skipped the whole way home. +Grandma was baking in the kitchen. The smell wafting from the oven was warm and sweet. Little Emily went up to her and said, "Grandma, can you tell me a story?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "Of course! Once upon a time, there was a pretty brush that lived by the pond. She loved to tell stories. Every night she would gather all the other brushes around the pond, and she would tell the most wonderful tales. + +One morning, the brush noticed that the water was warm. She thought it was strange, so she decided to investigate. She went around the pond, gathering different stories. Soon, the brush gathered enough stories to tell a wonderful tale. + +At night, the other brushes gathered around the pond and listened carefully as the brush told its story. Everyone was mesmerized. When the brush finished their story, everyone praised the brush and thanked them for the amazing story. + +The brush was proud and said, "I'm happy I could tell my story. +Bob was out for a walk, looking for something to do. He came across a wire and decided that he would play with it. He picked it up and it was regular and quite long. He dragged it around town and soon he found a pile of sticks. + +He was so happy to have found something to do and he started to braid the sticks together using the wire. He worked hard, but the wire kept getting tangled up. Bob felt frustrated, but he kept trying, hoping that he would find a way to make something with it. + +Suddenly something bad happened. Bob felt a small shock, like a tickle! He had found a cable connected to the hidden power supply and he had gotten zapped. Bob was scared and started to cry. + +A friendly neighbour just happened to be passing by and saw Bob crying. "Oh dear!", said the neighbour, "What's the matter?" Bob managed to explain what happened. The neighbour carefully examined the cable and saw that it was a regular and dangerous high voltage cable. + +The neighbour comforted Bob and said, "Sorry, but playing with this wire can be very dangerous. You should never do something like this again". + +Bob was sad and decided to never touch a wire again. +Once there was a man who had a really sharp knife. One day he needed to use it for something but he was scared. He went outside and he saw a skull. + +The man said to the skull, "I am fearful of using this knife." + +The skull replied, "You should be. It is very sharp." + +The man was so scared that he dropped the knife and he ran away. He never wanted to see the skull or the sharp knife ever again! +One sunny day, Jack and his mum went for a walk in the woods. While exploring, Jack saw a big tree with lots of branches. + +Jack: "Mum, look, I want to join the tree!" +Jack's mum said: "No Jack, it's too big. You'll never be able to reach it." + +Jack was frustrated. He wanted to join the tree so badly but he couldn't reach it. He decided to try anyway. He hopped and jumped but he still couldn't reach. Jack was getting really angry. + +Jack: "Please mum, I want to join the tree!" +Jack's mum said: "Well, why don't we use this log of wood to help you reach it?" + +Jack's eyes lit up. He took the log she gave him and pushed it up to the tree. He climbed up onto the log and pushed his way up onto one of the tree's branches. + +Jack exclaimed: "I did it! I joined the tree!" + +His mum smiled and said: "Yes, you did it! Well done!" +Once upon a time, there was a group of powerful friends. They were always looking out for one another. + +One day, one of the friends said something that made the other friend feel sad. All of the friends stopped and looked at each other. +The friend who said the hurtful thing said, “I’m sorry. Will you forgive me?†+ +The other friend thought for a moment and then said, “Yes, I forgive you.†+ +All of the friends were happy that the one friend had asked for forgiveness and been so kind that the other friend had said yes. + +They all gave each other a big hug and went on their way. The friends had learned that forgiveness is powerful! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy, who was very polite. He was always playing with all the different toys in his room, but never ever looked into the big, brown wardrobe in the corner. He was so curious to know what was inside but was scared of it too. + +One day, his mom came to him and told him she had a surprise for him, but first he had to show her just how brave and trusting he could be. She asked him if he was willing to trust her and open the wardrobe. He was hesitant at first but, still brave, he went to the wardrobe and opened it. + +Surprise! It was filled with a bunch of balloons and happy gift boxes. Instantly, the little boy was filled with joy and couldn't stop thanking his Mom for the amazing surprise. + +This story teaches us to trust those around us. Even though it may seem scary, if we have faith in those around us and make the courageous decision to trust them, we are often rewarded with unexpected surprises much greater than any fear we had before. Trusting in someone can be a beautiful thing, so always remember to be brave, trusting, and polite. +Once upon a time there was a 3 year old girl named Amy. She loved to spend her days at the beach. One day while she was playing in the sand, Amy noticed something special. It was an envelope with a unique stamp on it. + +Amy picked up the envelope and asked her mom, "What is this?" + +"It is mail. Someone sent it to you," replied her mom. + +Amy was so excited. She asked her mom, "Can I open it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course! Go ahead, open it and see what's inside."