diff --git "a/TinyStories_401.txt" "b/TinyStories_401.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_401.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +He hopped over to investigate it and managed to open it easily. To Peter's surprise, he found lots of wonderful things inside, like crayons and markers. + +Peter was so excited to create something. He grabbed some of the supplies and started to draw a picture. He was having a lot of fun, but after a while he realised he was getting tired. + +Just then, he heard a voice coming from the tree. It was a chipmunk who had been watching Peter from a distance. “You’re very adventurous,†the chipmunk said. “What are you creating?†+ +Peter grinned and proudly showed the chipmunk his masterpiece. The chipmunk smiled and congratulated him. After that, the two became friends and promised to meet again soon. + +The end. +Once upon a time there lived a boy named Max. He always wanted to know what he looked like. + +One day, Max's mom said, "Max, go search for a mirror and you can see what you look like." + +Max looked all over the house, but couldn't find a mirror. Just when he was about to give up, he saw a clear mirror in the corner of his room. + +He ran to the mirror and said, "Mom, I found it!" + +Max's mom smiled. She said, "Now look in the mirror and you'll see your reflection." + +Max looked in the mirror and saw himself. He couldn't believe what he saw and he smiled. + +Max's mom said, "You look so handsome, Max!" + +Max beamed with pride, and thanked his mom. From then on, he looked in the mirror everyday to make sure he always looked his best. +Once upon a time, there lived a tidy little girl named Abigail. She was very curious and she loved looking for herbs in the garden. One day, as she was out exploring in the garden, she noticed something strange. Every few minutes, something seemed to be blinked in the air above her. + +The blinking became more frequent, and Abigail started to feel worried. When she looked up and saw the blinking object, she realised with a start, that it was a firefly! Abigail had never seen firefly before, and was so excited and eager to learn more about these beautiful creatures, she decided to stay and watch. + +As Abigail watched the firefly, she noticed how carefully it tucked and tucked away some herbs, carefully gathering them for its nest. Abigail smiled and thought it looked so cute and tidy. She was so happy, she wished she could be a firefly and gather herbs too, but it felt like she was too big and clunky to gather herbs like the firefly. + +But then, Abigail had a brilliant idea. She decided to take the herbs she had found earlier and tidy them away in her own nest. Now she just had to wait for the firefly to come back and visit again! +Tommy was a little boy who loved to play football. Every day he would go outside and kick his football around by himself. But one day, his football rolled away from him and into a field where a big dog was running. Tommy wanted to get his football back, but he was scared of the dog. He started to cry. + +But then, a little bird flew down next to him. She said to him “Don’t be scared, little one. I’ll help you.†The little bird flew over to the dog and chirped and the dog stopped running around. He came over and dropped the football, and flew away. + +Tommy was so happy he stopped crying. He thanked the little bird, and picked up his football. From then on, whenever Tommy went outside to play, the little bird would come and watch, giving Tommy a feeling of comfort and safety. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a small silver bell she kept in her pocket. Everywhere the little girl went, the bell went too. + +One day, the little girl was feeling a little bit anxious. She wanted to hear the comforting sound of her bell, but it was nowhere to be found! Where could it be? + +The girl looked around and saw a tall tree in the distance. She noticed a silver glimmer coming from the top of the tree. She knew it was her bell! + +The little girl was so happy. She cupped her hands and called out to the bell. She waited and then heard a gentle ringing in the air. The bell was falling from the sky, back into her hands. + +The little girl smiled. She was so relieved to have her bell back. Now she no longer felt anxious. She hugged the bell close and knew that it would always stay with her, no matter where she went. +Once upon a time there was a tough man named Tom. Tom was strong and brave. He had a gun which he admired a lot. Every day he used his gun to protect his family. + +One day, Tom went on an adventure. He climbed a tall mountain and walked over tough rocks. He looked down and admired the landscape below. + +He suddenly heard some noises. It was two little bears. They were scared and hiding behind a rock. Tom took out his gun and used it to scare away the bears. + +Tom was proud of what he did. He admired himself for being so brave and strong. He saw that his gun was really helpful and he respected it even more. He was glad that he was able to protect the little bears. +One day, a little boy was playing in his garden when he saw a beautiful knob. He decided to take it and he touched it. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and a big monster came out! It looked angry. + +The little boy was very afraid and he said to the monster, "Please don't be mad, I was only touching the knob." + +The monster didn't listen and he took the knob from the little boy. Then he turned to the boy and said, "You should never touch something that isn't yours." + +The monster ran away, taking the beautiful knob with him. The little boy was very sad and he never touched a knob again. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy loved the baby very, very much. + +One day, the baby asked the mommy, "Will you kiss me?" The mommy smiled and said, "Yes, I will kiss you!" + +The mommy kissed the baby, and the baby felt so happy. But then, there was a loud rumble in the sky. "Mommy what's that?" asked the baby. + +"That's thunder," the mommy said. The baby giggled. + +The baby wasn't scared. "How does thunder taste?" she asked her mommy. The mommy laughed. "It doesn't taste like anything, baby," she said. + +"But I bet if it tasted like something, it would be spicy," the baby said. + +The mommy smiled and said, "Yes, that sounds right. Thunder would be very spicy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Bob. Bob loved jelly so much and always asked his mom to buy it for him whenever they went grocery shopping. He would spread it onto his toast in the morning and eat it with a smile. + +One day, when Bob had his toast with jelly, he noticed a little ant on the table, making its way towards the jelly. Bob smiled and said, "Hi there, little ant! Would you like some of my jelly?" + +The ant happily replied, "Yes please!" + +Bob opened the jar of jelly so that the ant could get some. But then he heard his mom telling him to not share his jelly. Bob sadly put the lid back on and said to the ant, "I'm sorry, little ant. I have to keep the jelly for myself." + +The ant looked up at Bob, and then said, "It's ok. It's nice that you thought of me. Loving others and sharing the things that you love is always a good way to be." + +Bob smiled and understood the ant's words. He reached for the jar and opened it again, offering the ant a small portion of jelly. Bob began to understand the importance of sharing and loving others. + +From then on, Bob shared whatever he had and found joy in making others happy. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Tom. Tom was only three years old and had a lot of energy. His favorite thing to do was roll down the hill in his backyard. + +One day, Tom's mom said, "Tom, let's go on a visit!" + +Tom was so excited. He jumped up and down and said "Yay! Where to?" + +His mom said, "We are going to visit my friend's rough farm upstate. We can go roll down the hill and have so much fun." + +Tom was so excited he couldn't contain himself. He said, "Let's go! I am ready!" + +So they packed up the car and drove up to the farm. When they got there, Tom couldn't wait to roll down the hill. He tumbled and fliped down and enjoyed every moment of it. When he got to the bottom, he smiled and said, "That was so much fun! Let's do it again!" +Once there was a boy who was very sad. He had heard about an event coming soon and he was so excited. The day came and the boy ran to the event. When he got there, the sky was very dark and cloudy. It was very heavy. + +The boy started shivering, he was so scared. He started to back away and wanted to go home. Suddenly, it started raining and lightning flashed in the sky. The boy was very scared and began to run. But he couldn't find the way home. + +The boy felt his heart beating very fast. He was so scared. Suddenly, he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned around, but there was no one there. He was so scared that he started shivering. He was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a poor man. He had only a few bandages to cover his wounds but was very sad. He was mailin a letter to ask for help when a little girl came along. + +The girl asked, “What are you doing?†+ +The man replied, “I’m mailing a letter to ask for help. I don’t have enough bandages to cover my wounds. I’m very poor.†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Here, take my bandages. I can help.†+ +The man was so happy and grateful that he thanked the girl. He took the bandages and thanked the girl again. He was so happy to have enough bandages to cover his wounds. + +From then on, the poor man always remembered the little girl’s kindness. He was eternally grateful for her generosity. +Jake was a three year old, and he had a nice green hat. One day as Jake was playing outside he noticed that his uncle had come to visit him. + +"Hi Jake!" said Jake's uncle, "It's so nice to see you!" +Jake jumped up and down with happiness. + +"Let's go in and play!" said Jake's uncle, and they went into the house together. + +But on the way, the wind suddenly became very strong. It blew the hat off of Jake's head and it fell into the grass. + +"Oh no!" said Jake's uncle, "Quick, let's go and find it!" + +So they went to look for it together, and eventually they spotted it - a green hat in the grass. + +"There it is!" said Jake's uncle and he picked it up for Jake. + +"Thank you," said Jake. + +And from that day on, Jake knew he could always count on his uncle. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. Jack always wanted to be on the top. One day, the sky was very crazy. Jack looked up and saw something he had never seen before – a flying top! He knew this top must be special. + +He called out to the top and it answered back, “I’m here! What do you want?†+ +Jack asked the top if it could help him get to the top. The top agreed and promised to take him there. + +So, Jack climbed onto the top and the top flew high in the sky. Jack was so excited to be on the top of the world! The top took him around the world and showed him all the amazing places. + +When they were finished, the top brought Jack safely back down to the ground. Jack was so happy. He smiled and thanked the top for its help. + +The top said, “You’re welcome! I promise I am always here to help you get to the top!†+Johnny was playing in the garden. He was running around and having lots of fun. Suddenly, he heard the sound of something splashing. He went over to investigate and saw a big blue pool. It had a big slide and lots of toys. + +Johnny loved the pool. He marched right up and jumped right in with a big splash. The water was cool and refreshing and he was having a great time. + +He started yelling and splashing everywhere. He made lots of noise and soon his mum came running out. "Johnny, remember to be quiet and polite," she said. + +But Johnny couldn't help himself. He splashed around and laughed out loud. His mum just shook her head and smiled. "It's ok Johnny," she said. "We'll play quietly!" +Once there was a pig named Bob. Bob was a happy pig who loved to rock all day long. He found a small, round rock and tucked it into his pocket. He was so excited to rock with the rock! + +Bob started to rock when he heard a distant noise. He was confused and stopped. He went to investigate and he saw two other pigs, their names were Roy and Pete. Roy said to Bob, "What are you doing with the rock?" + +Bob smiled and said, "I'm gonna rock with it, it's so much fun!" + +Roy and Pete laughed and invited Bob to join them for some rock-rocking! They all had a great time rocking with the rock at the distant hill. From then on, Bob was known as the pig who loved to rock! +Colin and his Mum were walking along together when they spotted a shell on the beach. The shell was gentle and glowed in the sunlight. Mum picked up the shell and showed it to Colin. Colin was very happy and asked lots of questions about the shell. + +Mum explained that when they touched the shell they could hear the sea inside. The two of them discussed the shell and how it came to be on the beach. Mum said that the sea had put it there to share with them. + +Colin was delighted and held the shell up to his ear. He loved hearing the gentle sound it was making. He wanted to keep the shell and take it home. Mum said that it was up to him, but that he had to put it back when he was done. + +Colin couldn't believe his luck and he was very excited about his new discovery. He carefully held the shell for a little longer, making sure not to drop it and lose it. Then he put it back on the beach. + +The two of them looked around to make sure nobody else had spotted the shell. They smiled at each other and happily walked away. Colin couldn't stop thinking about his special shell. +Once upon a time there was a brave little fish. He loved the reef on the ocean floor. He was always exploring the reef and swimming. + +One day he found something special on the reef - a big, beautiful, sparkling stone. He had never seen anything like it before! + +So the little fish tried to catch it, but the stone was too fast, and every time he got close, it would escape and swim away. + +But the little fish didn't give up. He was determined to catch it. + +One day he got really close. His fins were almost around it. But then, out of nowhere, a fierce shark appeared. He opened his huge mouth and with one big snap, caught the little fish and the stone. + +The brave little fish was never seen again. +Once there was a farmer who lived in a small house near a big field. Every day he would go to the field and fill his buckets with water to water his plants. + +One day, an unusual tornado came down from the sky. It filled the air with a loud sound and made the farmer scared. The farmer grabbed his buckets and ran away from the field. + +The tornado went around in circles and it made things move that should not move. It also made lots of noises. + +The tornado kept spinning and spinning until it vanished, leaving a big mess. The farmer was very thankful that he was safe and his house was still standing. +Once upon a time, two brothers played together in the garden. The older brother said to his little brother, “Let’s play a game. I’ll be the fan and you have to perform for me.†+ +The younger brother smiled and said, “Okay!†He started twirling around and singing a song. The older brother clapped and shouted, “Keep going!†+ +The younger brother continued to perform and he was very obedient. Suddenly, the older brother let out a loud sneeze! The fan flew out of his hand and it flew straight over the little brother’s head. + +The older brother gasped, “Oh no! Are you okay?†+ +The little brother started crying. The older brother ran over and hugged him. He said he was sorry and promised to be more careful. + +But, it was too late. The little brother was too embarrassed to ever play in the garden again. +Once upon a time, there was a triangle. The triangle was regular and it had three sides. + +Two of the sides were best friends, so they decided to go on an adventure. They kept nodding their heads to each other as they skipped off together. + +The triangle was walking over a field, when it suddenly saw a big, dark cave. It was excited, so it walked in. + +Inside the cave, the triangle was terrified to see two big dragons. They were roaring and blowing smoke. The triangle was shaking, but it tried to stay brave and it nodded its head. + +The dragons didn't like that and roared even louder. The triangle started to run, but the dragons were too fast and managed to catch it. They blew fire until the triangle was burnt to nothing. + +The two sides of the triangle were never seen again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Julia and Daisy. Whenever Daisy visited Julia's house, they would always have so much fun playing together. + +One day, Julia said,"You know what, Daisy? We should play pretend. You can be the princess, and I can be the queen." Daisy giggled and replied, "Yes, let's play! What should the princess and the queen do?" + +Julia thought for a moment and said, "We need a new castle. Let's go get some supplies!" Daisy followed Julia to the store and they both bought a mattress. + +When they placed the mattress in the living room, Julia said,"Let's make our castle easy!" So they used some pillows and stuffed animals to make the bed even softer. + +Julia and Daisy were so happy with the castle. They hugged each other and agreed, "Supplying a mattress can be so much fun!" From then on, Julia and Daisy spent many more happy days together in their castle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was always looking for something interesting to do. + +One day, Tom decided to take a walk. He came across a creek. It sparkled and was so inviting. Tom wanted to rush into the creek! + +So, he slowly stepped into the shallow water. It felt so good! He jumped around and splashed with his hands. Then he ran faster and faster down the creek. It was so much fun. + +Finally, he stopped to rest. He looked around and saw some fish swimming nearby. How interesting! He watched them for a while before heading back home. + +Tom had a great day. Rush, creek, and interesting were all new words to learn. He couldn't wait to tell his mom and dad what he had seen. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl. She was very curious and always exploring to find something new. One day, she was looking around and noticed a hidden door behind the kitchen. With great excitement she opened the door and found a secret room! Inside the room were two gadgets she had never seen before. One of the gadgets was a big red thing that she thought looked funny but she couldn't figure out what it was for. + +The little girl then spoke to the other device, noticing it had a voice. It said "Hello, what can I do for you?" The girl was very surprised and asked, "What is this place?" The voice replied, "I am a recording machine. I record sounds. What do you want to record?" + +The girl thought a moment before responding, "I want to record the sound of my mother stirring the sauce for dinner". So the recording machine did as she asked. + +The little girl was so delighted with what she found that she kept coming back to the secret room to record different sounds. Eventually, she and her family figured out that the big red thing was used to play back the sounds she had recorded in the secret room. + +The little girl still visits the secret room to this day and records all kinds of sounds. From the sound of birds singing to the sound of her father opening a jar of sauce, the hidden room will continue to be her treasured record keeper! +Once there were two best friends named Sarah and Molly. They were always up to something fun. One day, Sarah had an idea. + +"Let's go to the beach!" Sarah said to Molly. + +Molly was so excited, she jumped up and down. "Yay!" she yelled. + +At the beach, Sarah and Molly saw the surfers riding the waves. The surfers were so impressive with their tricks! + +Molly wanted to try it too. Sarah said, "Let's act like surfers!" + +So, Sarah and Molly pretended to surf, waving their arms in the air and making "whoosh whoosh" sound. They laughed and giggled and acted like professional surfers. + +Until the sun set, they kept on surfing. Sarah and Molly were having so much fun. It was an impressive day at the beach. +The sun was rising in the sky. It was a modern sunrise. Danny was looking at it. He called out, "Mommy, what is that?" + +Mommy was nearby. She smiled and said, "That's the sunrise, Danny. It's how the day starts." + +Danny looked in awe. "It's so big and pretty!" he said. + +Mommy smiled again and said, "Yes, Danny. You should be happy to see it every day." + +Danny nodded and ran off to play. He knew that the sunrise was special and he was happy to be alive to see it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved sauce. Her sauce was so famous that everyone wanted to try it. + +One day the girl went to the market to buy some special ingredients for her sauce. As she walked through, the girl heard the other people talking about her sauce. They said it was the most delicious sauce in the whole town. + +The girl was very happy. She couldn't wait to make her famous sauce. + +When the girl got home, she mixed all of the ingredients and made a big bowl of sauce. She took a big spoonful and tasted it. She closed her eyes and smiled. + +The girl brought some of the sauce to her friends. They each took a spoonful and smiled. + +"This is so delicious! I'm enjoying it so much!" said one of the friends. + +The girl smiled. She was so happy that everyone was enjoying her famous sauce. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to find something hidden. She looked all around her but couldn't find anything. Then, she saw a bucket. She picked it up and started to carry it with her. + +As she was walking, she heard a rustling noise. She stopped and looked around. Suddenly, something popped up from behind a tree. It was a small box, and it was hidden. + +The little girl was very surprised. She couldn't believe that something so secret had been hidden so well. She shrugged, because she didn't know what to do. Then, she opened the box and inside she found the most beautiful dolls she had ever seen. + +The little girl smiled and tucked the dolls into the bucket. She was so excited to show them to her friends. She couldn't wait to tell them the story of the hidden box. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful top. It twirled and sparkled in the sunshine. +A small girl was wondering what it was. She leaned forward to take a closer look. +“What is that?†she asked her father. +“That’s a top,†he said, smiling. +The girl leaned forward even more to get a better view. “It’s so beautiful,†she said. +Her father laughed and said, “Yes, it is. It has been here a long time.†+The girl leaned back and took one last look before going to play with her friends. +The beautiful top stayed there, twirling and sparkling in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sally and Joe. They were walking down the street and saw a big peek. So Sally reached her hand inside the peek and found something exciting! Sally said to Joe, "Look, I found a start!" Joe asked eagerly, "What is it?" + +Sally smiled and said, "Let's peek inside to find out." They carefully opened up the start and it was full of yummy food! Joe was so hungry, he couldn't even wait to eat it. Sally said, "Well, what are you waiting for? Let's eat it!" So they each grabbed a snack and enjoyed their yummy treats. + +The End. +It was a wintry day and the ground was covered with snow. A young family of three and their old dog went outside to play in the snow. + +"Look at all this snow!" shouted the 3 year old, barely able to contain her excitement. + +"Yes, we managed to get out just in time for this snow!" exclaimed her Mama. + +The family ran around, playing in the snow, making snowmen and snowball fights. Even the old dog got in on the fun, managing to catch snowballs in its mouth. + +After a while, they all bundled up and went inside. + +"We managed to have a lot of fun today!" called out the 3 year old. + +"Yes, that was a lot of fun. Now we have to get some rest!" replied her Papa. + +The family hugged one another and said good night. + +That was one of the best days this 3 year old had shared with her family, and she would remember it for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a little bird named Sam and he lived in a smelly cage. He wanted so badly to get out of the cage and stretch his wings, but he could never seem to find a way out. + +One day, Sam heard a voice calling to him. He looked around and noticed a tree growing right outside his cage. The tree had all kinds of beautiful blooms on it. + +He looked up and saw a butterfly, who said to him in a friendly voice, "Hey Sam, would you like to get out of that smelly cage and join me on this tree?" Sam was so excited and eagerly said, "Yes!" + +The butterfly flew off and soon came back with a key. With the key, Sam was able to unlock the smelly cage and make his grand escape into the blooming tree. + +He flew around the tree and was so happy to finally be free. As he flew around, he noticed the most beautiful blooms of all. He closed his eyes and enjoyed the feeling of truly being free. +Bob and Heidi were best friends. One day, Bob said to Heidi, "Let's go for a roll!" Heidi couldn't contain her excitement and jumped up and down. + +The two set off on their way. As they rolled through the grass, Bob noticed something in front of them. "What is that?" he asked. + +"It's a dark mound," replied Heidi, who had seen it first. Bob ran closer to get a better look and saw it was a big snowball. Heidi said, "Let's roll it down the hill!" + +They grabbed the snowball and rolled it down the hill. Faster and faster it went, until it disappeared into the darkness. Bob and Heidi looked at one another. Then Heidi said, "The truth of our adventure will stay in the dark!" + +They laughed and continued to roll through the grass. Bob and Heidi's friendship was as strong as ever. +Once upon a time, a mom was in the kitchen cooking rice when her three-year-old son entered the kitchen. The son asked his mom what she was doing and she said, “I’m cooking your favorite meal, yummy rice!†+ +The son asked if he could help his mom cook the rice. She said, “Yes, of course! Let’s work together on this.†+ +The mom and son put the rice in the pot and stirred it together. The son softened when he saw that the rice was beginning to look like food. He said to his mom, “This is fun!†+ +But then the son started to struggle. He said it was too hard to help. When his mom noticed, she said, “Sometimes it’s ok to surrender when it’s hard. It’s helpful to ask for help.†+ +The son nodded and surrendered to his mom’s help. Together they finished the rice and had a wonderful meal. + +The moral of the story is that it’s ok to let go when something is too hard. Asking for help is often helpful when you feel stuck. +Jimmy was upset. He had found a bee in his garden and he wanted to help it. But he didn't know how! + +His friend Bill saw him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +Jimmy said, "A bee is in my garden and I don't know how to help it." + +Bill thought for a moment and said, "We could try to reverse it," He scrunched his eyes tight and waved his arms in the air. + +Jimmy watched closely and the bee suddenly flew backwards! Instead of flying away from the garden, it flew back into the garden. + +Jimmy was so excited! He knew the bee was now in a safe place and he smiled. + +"Thank you, Bill!" he said, happily. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Tom. Sam was very sick and was feeling very weak. Tom was worried and so he decided to help his friend. + +Tom asked Sam "How can I help you to heal?" Sam thought for a moment and then said "Let's take a quiz!" + +The two friends searched online and found a cheap quiz. They both took the quiz and it asked lots of questions about what makes you healthy. They both answered the questions and then looked at their results. + +The quiz said that they both needed to get more fresh air, eat more fruit and get more sleep. Sam and Tom smiled and knew that if they did these things then Sam would heal quickly. + +The two friends did what the quiz said and soon Sam was feeling much better. They were so happy that they had taken the quiz together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Pippa. They were playing together in the park. + +Sam saw a bulb. He thought the bulb was beautiful. Pippa said the bulb was ugly. Sam got angry and said, "I don't accept that the bulb is ugly. Let's see who's right". + +So they had a race to see who could get to the bulb first. Pippa won the race and grabbed the bulb. Sam was so angry because he lost the race. + +Then Pippa said, "You accept that I'm right". But Sam said, "No. I don't accept that the bulb is ugly". Suddenly, Pippa threw the bulb at Sam. It broke and made a big mess. + +Sam was very sad and he cried. Pippa felt bad and hugged Sam to make him feel better. But Sam was very angry and ran away. + +The next day, Sam and Pippa never played together again. Sam was too sad and angry and Pippa was too sad too. They never accepted that the bulb was ugly. +Every day, Little Bob wanted to help out with the chores. One day, he got the chance to help in the kitchen. + +"Can I fill the jug with water, mummy?" Little Bob asked. His mummy smiled and nodded. + +Little Bob carefully carried the big, fat jug to the sink. Suddenly, everything happened quickly. + +The jug slipped out of his arms, and crashed on the floor. Water spilled all over the kitchen. He started to cry. + +"Don't worry, Little Bob," said mummy. "These things happen. Let's try again." + +Little Bob wiped away his tears and filled the jug with water. He was careful this time not to let anything happen. When he finished, he said to mummy, "See, I can do it!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you. You did a great job." Little Bob beamed with pride. +Once upon a time there was a green frog. He loved to hop around. One day he saw a knife in the grass. He was scared of the knife so he hopped away. But then he saw a butterfly in the sky, and he felt happy again. He loved to watch the butterfly fly. + +The frog hopped closer to the butterfly and it landed on his nose! The frog smiled and the butterfly smiled back. Then the frog hopped away, very happy. He loved looking at the butterfly, and he felt so lucky! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a great bear who liked to lead the animals. One day the bear took the animals to the lake. The animals wanted to swim but the bear said no. The animals asked him why and he said it was too dangerous. The animals thought this was not fair and asked the bear to let them swim. + +The bear thought for a long time and then said OK. He led the animals deep into the lake and showed them how to swim. It was so much fun for the animals, they loved it! They played in the lake all day and then the bear led them out when it was time to go. + +The animals thanked the bear and said they had a great time. The bear smiled and said it was his pleasure to lead them and watch them have fun. +Once upon a time there was an ancient winter day. It was cold and all of the leaves had fallen off of the trees. Two friends, Rachel and Sophie, were playing outside. + +“I am so bored,†Rachel said. “What can we do?†+ +Sophie thought for a moment. “Let's make a snowman!†she said. + +Rachel smiled. “Yes! I love playing in the snow. Let's get started.†+ +Sophie and Rachel set to work. They rolled the snow into balls and stacked them one on top of the other. Then Rachel and Sophie gave the snowman eyes made of coal and a carrot for a nose. They put a hat and scarf on the snowman, and Rachel found two sticks to make arms. + +When they were done, Rachel and Sophie stepped back to admire their work. The snowman was looking at the sky with a big, happy smile. + +“I love our snowman!†Rachel said. “He looks so happy in this ancient winter day.†+ +Sophie smiled. “I know,†she said, “He makes me so happy too!†+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He was wearing a blue shirt and holding a toy car. Every day, he loved to take his toy car for a ride around his house. + +One day, when John was playing with his toy car, he heard something very impressive. He paused and listened carefully, it was the sound of a real car! He ran towards the sound, and to his surprise, it was his dad's car! + +John was so excited! He ran up to his dad and said, "Daddy, you have a car". His dad smiled and said, "Yes, I do! Do you like it?". John said, "It's so impressive!" + +His dad patted John on the head and said, "You know, John, if you work hard, you can have an impressive car too someday!". + +John smiled and said, "Okay, Daddy!" + +The moral of this story is that hard work pays off! If you work hard, you will achieve impressive things! +A little girl named Sarah wanted to pray. She found the most attractive place in her room, right under the ceiling. She closed her eyes and started to pray. + +Suddenly, a big gray cloud appeared in the room. It came closer and closer until it stopped right over Sarah. It said in a scary voice, "Stop praying or I will do something bad to you." Sarah was so scared. She started to cry and said, "Please don't hurt me. I only want to pray." + +The cloud didn't listen. It started to move closer and closer until it touched Sarah. She started to scream and cry for help. Her mom and dad heard her and rushed into the room, but the cloud disappeared. Sarah's parents were sad to see her in so much pain. + +Sarah's parents took her to the hospital. The doctor said she was very sick and would have to stay in the hospital for a long time. Sarah was so sad and could not stop crying. + +Sarah never got to pray again. The evil cloud had taken that away from her. +"Mama, I don't want to go!" Sam said. His mama smiled down at him and tugged on his vest. "Come on Sam, it'll be fun. You won't be lonely out there," she said. + +They went out into the field. It was a sunny day, and everything was green. Sam stood alone in the middle of the field, looking around. Mama went and plucked some wild flowers. + +"What are you doing, Mama?" Sam shouted. She shouted back, "I'm picking flowers, Sam. Can you do anything with this?" She pointed to a big brown rot. + +Sam made a funny face, and tried to pick it up. He looked at his mama and shook his head. "No Mama, I can't!" he called. + +Mama came over and picked it up. "I'm going to make a compost pile, so we can use it to help our garden grow," she said. + +Sam smiled, and said, "Let's go home now. It's lonely out here." Mama wrapped herself around him and they ran home together, Sam's vest flapping in the wind. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and he loved to explore his home. One day his mom said that it was time to relax, so Jack went to his bedroom. In his room was a big bookshelf full of books. Jack couldn't reach anything, so he was a bit confused. + +Jack's mom saw him staring up at the bookshelf, so she walked over and said, "Hey Jack! Do you want to get one of those books down from the shelves?". Jack nodded and his mom grabbed a book for him. + +Jack then sat down on his bed and started to look through the book. He was so excited that he forgot all about the bookshelf. His mom smiled, pleased to see Jack happy and relaxed. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a fit bee. She loved to fly high and far. She had a mission to collect the sweetest nectar and she was determined to do so. + +One day, while flying, she came across a big, tall wall. She tried to fly over it, but she was not tall enough. She kept trying, but the wall was too high. + +The bee looked around and saw a little girl standing on the other side of the wall. The bee flew to her and said, "I wish to get over the wall. Can you help me?". The girl thought for a bit, and then said, "I can get you over the wall if you promise to never sting me." + +The bee was a bit confused, but she was too eager to get over the wall. She wanted to prevent the little girl from getting stung, so she said, "I promise I will never sting you". The little girl smiled and opened a door in the wall. + +The bee thought that she was very lucky, but it was actually foreshadowing. When the bee got to the other side of the wall, she was surrounded by a family of angry bees. The bee had not realized that the wall was actually put there to prevent the bees from entering. + +The bee was in big trouble and she had to think quickly. She remembered her promise to the little girl and shouted, "I promised never to +Jimmy was a curious three-year-old boy. He had just started to understand the world. Every day he would explore a new place and this day he wanted to explore the ordinary park. So he grabbed a pocket of stones and went on his way. + +Once Jimmy got to the park he noticed something strange. The park was empty except for a lady walking her dog. He ran to her and asked, “Hello, why is the park empty today?†+ +The lady smiled and said, “This park is always empty. No one ever comes here.†+ +Jimmy was puzzled and said, “Why?†+ +The lady replied, “I don’t really understand why. I guess it’s just an ordinary park.†+ +Jimmy nodded and accepted this answer. He continued to explore the park, pocket filled with stones. As he walked he started to understand why the park was so ordinary. +Once upon a time there was a perfect horse who loved to soak in the sun. Every day he would gallop around the meadow and feel the sun on his back. + +One day, a small girl named Jenny took a walk in the meadow. When she spotted the horse, she couldn't believe how perfect he was. She ran to him and asked him: "What's your name?". + +The perfect horse replied: "My name is Sun Shine. I love to soak in the sun". Jenny smiled and said: "What a great name! Look at how shiny and beautiful you are!". + +The sun shone brighter and Jenny and Sun Shine nuzzled each other. They became great friends and from that day on, Jenny would come to the meadow every day to play and soak in the sun. + +The perfect horse and the little girl were so happy together. They were the best of friends and enjoyed their time in the sun. +There was a little penguin who liked to whistle all day. Every morning he would waddle it his favorite spot and let out a loud, shrill whistle. The other animals in the cold, thick Antarctic would stop and listen to his beautiful song. + +The other penguins were fascinated. What else could this whistling penguin do? They all wanted to find out, so one day they asked him to show them. + +The whistling penguin smiled. He said he knew a special trick, and he took a deep breath and began to whistle even louder. All of the other penguins watched with wide eyes as he stripped off into the the icy sea and disappeared! + +The other penguins were shocked! Where did he go? + +The next day, when the sun was rising, they all heard the same loud whistle. The whistling penguin appeared right in the middle of them and he was carrying something big in his arms. + +It was a giant fish! The penguin had submerged deep underwater and used his loud whistle to call the fish to him! The other penguins couldn't believe it! They all began to whistle in celebration of the whistling penguin's amazing feat. +Once upon a time there was a bear. He was big and strong. Every day, he would find a nice, soft cloth and raise it up in the air. He would take a deep breath and hold the cloth very tight. + +The bear was happy and he laughed and smiled. But then one day, something bad happened. The cloth got broken! All the pieces were scattered onto the ground. The bear was very sad. + +He slowly reached down and picked up each piece of the cloth. He put it together into one big piece. The bear then started to raise it again. He held it tight, just like before. + +The bear was so happy that he was able to fix his cloth. He smiled, laughed and hugged it. The cloth was as good as new again! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was wearing a beautiful pink dress. She wanted to show her baby how much she loves her and support her, so she took her to the park. + +The baby was so happy and she looked so fine in her pink dress. She was so happy that she started running around and laughing. The mommy smiled and watched her. + +Suddenly, something went wrong. The baby slipped and fell down. Mommy ran to her and tried to support her, but it was too late. The baby started crying and mommy couldn't make her feel better. + +"It's ok, my baby," said the mommy. "I'm here to support you." + +But it wasn't enough. The baby's leg was hurt, and the mommy had to take her to the hospital. The bad ending was that the baby had to stay in the hospital until she felt better. The mommy felt so sad, but she knew she had to support her baby. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jan who loved to go exploring. On one cold autumn day, she decided to go exploring deep into the woods. She bravely stepped onto a path and started walking, her little red leather shoes navigating the fallen logs. + +Suddenly, Jan spotted the biggest log she had ever seen. She couldn't resist it, so she approached the log and reached out for it. But when she tried to grab the log, it refused her, shaking her hand away. Jan was very surprised and confused, so she asked the log: “What’s wrong, log? Why did you refuse me?†The log replied in a deep, thunder-like voice: “I will not let you take me away from my home, little girl. It’s cold in the forest and I must stay here to keep warm.†+ +Jan understood and, knowing that it was best for the log, she nodded before bidding him goodbye and continuing on her journey. As she walked away, Jan was left with the warm feeling that comes from sharing a kind moment with a stranger. +Once upon a time, a wild bird was flying over the forest. He was looking for a place to build a nest. Suddenly, a big cage appeared. + +The bird flew closer. He saw a small girl with long blond hair holding the cage. She was looking up in the sky. + +The bird was scared. He flapped his wings and flew away as fast as he could. + +The girl saw him and shouted, "Come back! I can give you a nice place to nest." The bird was surprised and flew back to the girl. + +The girl opened the cage and said, "You can stay here. I will give you food and water every day." + +The bird was happy. He thanked the girl and flew into the cage. He quickly made a cozy nest in the corner where he felt safe and secure. + +The girl smiled and said, "There, now you have a safe home to live in." + +The bird thanked her again and settled into his new home. He was not so wild anymore, but he was thankful for his new home and the kind girl who gave him a safe place to stay. +Once upon a time, Anne, a 3 year old girl, was walking home with her mom. She noticed a big ashtray on the footpath. She wanted to pick it up, but her mom quickly prevented her. + +Anne looked up at her mom, pouting a little. "Why can't I get the ashtray, Mommy?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It is a crazy thing to do. You should not keep the ashtray." + +Anne made a sad face, but she didn't argue with her mom. She just continued to walk home, thinking of the ashtray. She wasn't sure why her mom didn't want her to keep it, but she knew it was to prevent something bad from happening. +Once upon a time there was a careless frog. Every day the frog would jump around and do whatever he wanted without thinking of the consequences. + +One day, the frog was jumping from lilypad to lilypad when he heard a strange noise. It sounded like someone repeating the same phrase over and over. The frog hopped closer to investigate, and saw a magic coin. Every time the frog tapped the coin, a powerful light came out. The frog thought this was the most amazing thing he had ever seen! + +The frog continued to repeat the same phrase, over and over again, tapping the coin each time. After tapping the coin multiple times, the frog stepped back and watched in awe as the powerful light filled the pond. He was so amazed that he couldn't help but hop around in joy! + +From that day forward, the careless frog kept that magic coin close by and remembered to use it carefully. He used the power of the coin to make each day brighter and brighter. +Bob was playing with his favourite toy, a rock. He banged it against the floor and he made lots of noise. Suddenly, his friend Suzy came in. + +Suzy said, "Bob, why are you making such a noisy noise?" +Bob explained, "I am playing with my favourite rock". + +Suzy asked, "Can I have a go?" +Bob smiled and nodded. He handed Suzy the rock. Suzy began tapping it against the floor with her foot. + +All of a sudden, they heard a loud noise. It was Bob's mum coming home! She said, "What is all this noisy noise?". Bob and Suzy quickly put the rock down and ran out to the garden to play. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little puppy called Lucky who lived in a house with three people. + +One day, Lucky was really busy. He was curious about everything and wanted to know what all the people were doing. He followed one person into the living room, where they were making a lot of motion. + +Lucky was so nosy, he couldn't help but bark and move around the room trying to figure out what was happening. His person stopped what they were doing and said, "Lucky, it's time to rest. That's enough for today". + +Lucky stopped and yawned. He was so tired from all his nosy exploring. Then, he curled up on his favorite pillow and had a nice long rest. + +The End. +Tommy was feeling very lonely. Everywhere he looked there were people, but nobody wanted to play with him. He sat alone on the playground and looked sadly at the swings, slides and roundabout. + +Then he saw the old woman who lived in the house next door. She was always lovely to him, so he decided to go and talk to her. + +He knocked on her door and when she opened it, he said, “Hi, I’m feeling lonely. Can I come and play with you?†+ +The old woman smiled at him and said, “Come in! I have a special treat for you. I have some sugar that your mom would never let you have.†+ +Tommy was so excited, he ran into her house. He called out, “Thank you!", as he plucked two big lumps of sugar from the bag. + +The old woman smiled, happy that she had been able to make Tommy feel less lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old, and she loved playing chess. Every day, she asked her dad to play with her. + +“Dad, let’s play chess!†she begged. + +“Not now sweetheart,†her dad said. + +Sarah stayed persistent and asked her dad to play every day. She never gave up. Finally, one day her dad said, “OK Sarah, let’s play.†+ +Sarah was so excited! She grabbed the chess pieces and quickly set them up. + +It was an exciting game. Her dad won, but Sarah was happy because she learned a few new things. + +She was so proud of herself for staying persistent and doing something hard. From that day forward, Sarah always asked her dad to play chess with her. She loved playing and learning something new every time. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved butterflies. She thought they were so pretty and she wanted to have a butterfly to match every outfit she had. + +One day, she went to the store to look for a modern butterfly. She found one that was just perfect, with lots of colors and sparkles. + +On the way home, she met a bird. + +"What have you got there?" asked the bird. + +"It is a modern butterfly," she said. + +"It is so pretty, I wish I had one too," said the bird. + +The girl said, "If you come back tomorrow, I'll bring you one too." + +The next day the girl brought two butterflies to the bird. The bird was so happy to have two matching butterflies and the girl was very proud of her modern butterfly collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Millie. She was very excited because her mum was taking her somewhere new. As they drove down the road, Millie asked her mum, "Where are we going, Mum? What is this new place?" + +"It's a secret," said her mum. + +When they finally arrived, Millie peeped out the car window. She saw a hot and dry place with bright orange and yellow hues. + +"This is a dry place," her mum said. "We've come here to plant a special new flower." + +Millie nodded and followed her mum to the garden. Millie and her mum worked hard in the sun, planting the beautiful flower. As evening came, a gentle breeze blew and Millie's mum said, "We must go now, Millie. Remember, this flower needs water to stay alive and you must water it every day." + +Millie and her mum smiled as they watched the pretty flower in the twilight. + +The moral of this story is that with a little hard work, we can make something new come alive in a dry place. Water is essential for life and we must remember not to forget to give it when needed. +One day, a little girl was playing at the beach with her mom. She saw a group of crabs on the beach, and she asked, "Mom, what are those creatures?" Her mom replied, "Those, dear, are crabs." The girl asked, "What do crabs do?" Her mom mentioned that crabs like to crawl around and eat things. + +The girl's eyes sparkled when she saw a fake crab on the beach. She raced to grab it and asked, "Mom, can I keep it?" Her mom said, "Yes, but it won't crawl around like a real crab." The girl smiled and thanked her mom. She ran back to the house and put the fake crab on her nightstand. + +Every night before bed, she would mention the fake crab to her mom. She would always smile when she looked at it, knowing that it would never leave her side. The girl and her fake crab quickly became best friends and she cherished her memories of playing and learning at the beach with her mom. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Robby and Sally. Robby had a super cool red toy car, and Sally had a cute purple bike. + +One day, Robby and Sally decided to make something special. They found some sparkles, a purple feather, and a bright blue ribbon. + +They put them in a box. They said, “Let's make something special with these! What can we make?†+ +Robby said, “Let's make a spark!†+ +Sally said, “That sounds cool!�� + +Robby and Sally put all the special things into the box. They shook it up and out came a super spark. It was so bright and cute. They had made the most wonderful spark! + +Robby and Sally celebrated their special spark, and knew they could make something special anytime they wanted to. +Once upon a time, there was an inquisitive bear named Bert. One day, he wanted to build himself a bigger home. He asked his friends for advice on what to do. + +Tina the turtle recommended lumber. She said, "Lumber is a perfect choice for your new home! You can get it from the store down the road." + +Bert was confused, but with Tina's help, he was able to understand what he needed to do. He thanked her and headed off. + +Once at the store, he picked out some lumber and loaded it up on his cart. He ran back home, excited to start building his new home. + +When he arrived, he realized that he'd forgotten some of the special tools he'd need to build his home. He remembered Tina's advice and was thankful that he'd asked for help. + +Bert went back to the store, loaded up the special tools he needed, and finished building his lovely new home. +Jack was a very persistent 3 year-old child. He always asked lots of questions and never gave up until he found the answers he was looking for. + +One day, Jack was playing in the garden when he heard a loud siren sound. He had heard it before, but he still wanted to find out what it was. He asked his mum what the sound was. + +"That's an ambulance," his mum replied. "It's a big car with a siren that helps sick people." + +Jack was curious and he wanted to learn more. He asked, "What do they fill the ambulance with?" + +"Oh honey," his mum said with a smile. "They fill it with special medicine and doctors, so they can help people who are in need." + +Jack was amazed. He thought that was the coolest thing ever. He wanted to visit an ambulance in real-life and so he asked, "Can I come with you when you go to the hospital?" + +His mum was very proud of Jack's persistence. She gave him a hug and said, "Yes, of course you can come with me. We'll go together next time." + +Jack was so excited. He was going to see an ambulance and fill it with people who needed help. He couldn't wait. +In a big city there was a modern hospital for the sick and hurt. One day a man was walking in the streets when he saw a little girl holding an emergency in her hand. The man asked, "What do you have there?" + +The little girl said, "I have to keep this emergency. I promised my mommy I would not lose it." + +The man smiled and said, "That's very important. But why is it so important to keep it?" + +The little girl replied, "My mommy told me that in this modern world, it’s important to be prepared for any emergency." + +The man nodded in agreement and said, "That's true. It's very important to be aware of things like this. A good rule to remember is to always keep your promises, so you can be prepared for whatever life throws your way." + +The little girl smiled and thanked him for the advice, then continued on her way. She had learned a valuable lesson that day - that it’s important to keep your promises, no matter how small they may seem. +Mommy and Daddy were in the kitchen cooking dinner. + +Daddy said, “I need to print something in the living room!†+ +So Mommy and Daddy marched off to the living room. + +Mommy looked around and said, “Where did you put the printer?†+ +Daddy said, “It’s right here by the window!†+ +Mommy said, “Be careful, I don’t want a boot made of fake paper!†+ +Daddy laughed, then said, “Don’t worry, I won’t.†+ +He went over to the printer to print his papers. Mommy watched so he wouldn’t get a boot made of fake paper. + +In the end, Daddy got the papers printed without a boot. Then Mommy and Daddy went back to the kitchen, happy that the printing was successful! +Once upon a time two friends, Jack and Jill, were walking through the woods. The woods were empty and still. Suddenly, Jack stopped and pointed. "Look, Jill," he said. "There's something up that tree." + +Jill squinted and saw an empty score in the tree. She asked, "What is it for?" + +Jack thought for a moment then said, "Let's try to snap it down, so we can see what's inside." + +So, Jack and Jill grabbed the score and gave it a big pull. Suddenly, it snapped and tumbled down to the ground. Inside they saw a bunch of yummy treats! + +Jill was so happy that she cheered, "Yay! Let's enjoy our snack!" + +So, Jack and Jill ate their treats and had a lot of fun. They were glad that the empty score had something special inside! +Once upon a time, there was an enormous yacht floating on the ocean. Suddenly, a very small boat appeared and a man shouted, +"Good morning! Can I join your yacht?" +The captain of the yacht replied, +"Of course! Board the yacht now!" +The man jumped onto the yacht and began a wonderful journey. + +Days passed by as they sailed across the endless sea. But one day, the man noticed that the yacht was beginning to disappear! +He ran up to the captain, shouting, +"Help me! The yacht is disappearing!" +The captain said, +"Don't worry, just keep sailing until the yacht reappears." + +As soon as the captain said that, the enormous yacht appeared again. Everyone was so relieved and happy! They continued their journey until they reached the shore. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two best friends - Lucy and Sam. They lived close to each other and did everything together. One day, Sam came over to Lucy's house. They were excited to play a game outside in the garden, but when they opened the door, they noticed a hairy thing in the fireplace. + +They both leaned closer to check it out - it was a furry creature! They knew it was a special pet, so they decided to gain it. But the pet was shy and scared so it scurried away. + +Lucy and Sam thought of a plan - they decided to make some noises to get the pet back. They started to clap and stomp their feet. The furry creature heard them and slowly came back. + +Since then, every day they take turns playing with the pet and they both love it very much! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. One day, Lucy decided to pick a lemon from a lemon tree in her garden. She was so excited that she couldn't wait to take a bite. + +But then, her mom suddenly came out from the house and said: "Lucy, don't eat it! Lemons are very sour, and you don't like that. Let me show you something else." + +Lucy asked, "What is it, mom?" + +Mom said, "It's an empty jar! See, it's not good to take something without asking. That's why I'm giving you this empty jar to warn you. From now on, remember to ask me before taking anything from the garden. Okay?" + +Lucy nodded and said "OK, mom." She carefully put the lemon back in the tree and she never forgot the warning. +When she woke up, Sarah was so tired she just wanted to stay in bed. Instead, she had to pack for her trip. She got out of bed and grabbed her suitcase. She wanted to make sure she remembered to pack her most important things. + +"Mommy, what should I pack?" Sarah asked her. + +"Well, let's see. You need to pack your clothes, some snacks, and of course your special toy," said Mommy. + +Sarah was very excited. She knew it was important to pack her toy because it always made her feel safe. Both Sarah and her toy had come through a lot of special adventures. + +Sarah packed her things and put her toy in a special pocket of her suitcase. She zipped up the pocket and headed out the door, but she couldn't help but feel a little nervous. She knew it would be a long trip but she also knew her toy would keep her safe. From then on, she felt much more relaxed and, eventually, even a little excited. + +Even though Sarah was tired, she was ready for the trip. She smiled as she said good-bye to her friends and family and set off on the adventure of a lifetime. +One day, a little girl named Lisa wanted to go on a journey. She packed her bag with snacks and prepared to go. + +Mum: "Where are you going, Lisa?" + +Lisa: "I'm going on a journey, Mum." + +Mum: "Be careful, it might be a rough journey." + +Lisa: "I will be careful, Mum." + +Off Lisa went, on her journey. As she walked, the ground became rocky and the sun shone bright. Then she heard a loud noise. It was a lion's roar. Lisa shivered with fear. She felt scared but also excited. + +Slowly, Lisa approached the lion. He was huge and majestic with a beautiful mane. The lion roared again. He looked rough, but he was friendly. The lion offered his company on Lisa's journey. + +Lisa bravely held out her hand. The lion bent his big head and they began the journey together. Lisa and the lion travelled the whole day and eventually made it safe and sound back home. + +The lion gave a final warm roar before continuing on his own way. Lisa thanked him for being such a brave and gentle friend. +Once upon a time there was a fair boy who wanted to go for a walk in the park. He asked his mother for permission and she said he could as long as he was back home before dinner. The boy said he would and left. + +The boy loved looking at the trees and the birds. He felt free and happy, until he noticed a strange man in the park. The boy was scared and wanted to go home, but the strange man said to him, "Come, rest with me. I won't harm you". The boy didn't want to, but the man insisted so he sat by his side. + +The man talked to the boy for a long time. Suddenly the sun started to set and the boy remembered his mother and tried to leave, but the man said, "No, you must stay here". The boy wept, because he wanted to go home. The man said, "Don't worry, you can rest here". + +The boy stayed with the man until late at night, but his mother was nowhere to be found. The boy never made it home and the fair boy was lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Peter. Peter liked to play in the park all the time. But one day, the wind was very cold and it made Peter shiver. He was wearing only a thin cloth, so he felt very miserably cold. + +Peter was trying to warm up and he saw a park bench nearby. He ran over and said, "I feel so cold, can I please sit here?" + +The old man on the bench smiled and said, "Yes, of course! Have a seat." + +Peter thanked the man and sat down. He covered himself up with the cloth that the old man generously handed over to him. Now he was warm and no longer had to shiver. + +The old man smiled again and said, "Now, you're feeling better. That's nice isn't it?" + +Peter smiled and said, "Yes, now I'm feeling much better!" +Once there was a little girl named Judy. She loved to sing songs and dance around. One day, she asked her dad, "Can I sing a song daddy?" Her dad smiled and said, "Of course!" As Judy sang her song, her dad did a little dance. Judy was so happy and laughed. + +But then her mom came into the room and said, "That room is a mess! Judy, please help pick up." Judy replied, "But, mommy, I'm singing my song!" Her mom said sternly, "No, Judy, cleaning up is more important. You can finish your song later, but help clean first." + +So Judy put down her song and help clean the messy room. When they were all done, her dad smiled and said, "You see Judy, doing our chores can be as important as any song. You can always come back to your song after you finish your chores. That is an important lesson to remember!" + +Judy smiled, hugged her dad, and said, "Okay, I understand." Then Judy finished her song and danced around the room, so happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a fox who wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his friend, the rabbit, to come with him. The rabbit however, insisted on staying at home. The fox felt sad, so he went on the adventure alone. + +When the fox came back from his adventure, he was glowing with happiness. The rabbit was determined to find out what happened on the fox's journey, so he kept asking and asking. The fox, feeling guilty, eventually told his friend that he had gone and picked some flowers. + +The rabbit was so upset that the fox had left him behind that he started to cry. The fox felt so guilty that he insisted on taking his friend on a special trip the next weekend. + +The rabbit was delighted and they both laughed and hugged. From then on they always made sure to go on an adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Saffy. She liked Tuesdays because it was her special day. Every Tuesday, Saffy's Mommy and Daddy would take her to the park. + +On this particular Tuesday, Saffy was very excited and smiled a huge happy smile. But just as they were getting ready to leave, it began to rain heavily outside. Saffy's Mommy and Daddy became helpless as they did not have any umbrellas. They suggested that they should stay at home, which made Saffy very sad. + +Saffy thought for a while and then said to them, "I surrender! We can still go to the park if Daddy carries me in his big strong arms". + +Her Mommy and Daddy were surprised to hear her say this. Then they both said together with a smile, "Let's do it!" + +So they went to the park in the rain. Daddy carried Saffy and she laughed the whole way because the rain felt tickly and cool. They had the best Tuesday ever! +One morning, a little boy was running around in the garden. He was wearing a bright red hat and feeling happy. Suddenly, a big grey cloud covered the sky and it started to rain. The little boy was so disappointed. + +"Mommy, why did the grey cloud cover the morning?" the boy asked. + +"Ah, sometimes things happen and there's nothing we can do. Let's find something else to do and try to stay positive," his mom said. + +The boy thought for a moment. He knew his mom was right and he decided to look for something fun to do inside. He and his mom spent the rest of the day playing games and laughing. + +The moral of the story is that even when bad things happen, it's important to stay positive and find something else to do. +Once there was a great big tree. A strawberry was perched atop the tree, tied down with a knot. + +A little girl was standing next to the tree. She looked up and asked, "Can I have the strawberry, please?" + +The tree did not move, so the girl asked again. She asked, "Please can I have the strawberry?" + +Finally, the tree accepted and the knot began to loosen. The girl smiled as the strawberry fell from the tree. + +She picked it up and said, "Thank you so much!" The tree replied, "You're welcome, it was great to share with you." + +The girl happily ate her strawberry and went on her way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. One day, Lisa's mommy gave her a yummy apple. + +Lisa was so excited that she ran outside right away, with the apple in her hand. She wanted to find a special place to sit and eat her apple. + +Lisa looked around and spotted some lumber near a tree. She climbed on the lumber and sat down. She was ready to take her first bite when she slipped and the apple flew out of her hand. + +Lisa started to cry and asked her mom, "Why did I slip?". + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's okay! You can try again. Here, let's find a yummy, new apple for you!" + +Together, Lisa and her mommy found a new apple and Lisa happily ate it. She enjoyed it much more than the first one, and never slipped again! +Once upon a time there was a kind bird. It was so kind that its wings sparkled in the sun and it sang lovely songs all day long. One day, the bird had a wish to fly up to the sun. So it flapped its wings, saying goodbye to everything that it knew and loved. + +At first, its wings worked, and it flew higher and higher. But then, before it could get too close to the sun, something strange happened - its wings disappeared! Without its wings, the kind bird started to fall. + +It was getting closer and closer to the ground and it seemed like there was no hope for the bird. But, as it got close to hitting the ground, something special happened. The bird's wings came back, and it could fly again! + +The kind bird flew away, back to its friends and family. This time, it knew to never try and fly too close to the sun again! It was happy to be back safe and sound, and it knew that it had learned a precious lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to walk around and explore his world. One day, he was walking in the park and he saw something shiny on the ground. He knelt down to take a closer look and noticed it was a tiny stitch! + +Jack was very excited. He knew that stitches were important for sewing clothes and he wanted to learn how to do it. He picked the stitch up carefully and decided he would go find someone to show him. + +Jack walked and walked until he saw an old lady sitting on a bench. She was knitting a scarf with colorful yarn. Jack approached her and asked her, "Can you teach me how to do stitching?" + +The old lady smiled and said, "Why, of course I can, Jack. Come here, sit next to me and I will teach you." + +From then on, Jack visited the old lady often and learned the important art of stitching. He soon mastered the craft and went on to make many wonderful items. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Peter and Anne. They were walking near a river one day and they stopped to look at all the stones. Some were big and some were small, and one was very thin. + +"Let's play a game with this stone," said Peter. + +"What kind of game?" asked Anne. + +"Let's see who can serve the stone the furthest!" exclaimed Peter. + +They both took turns throwing the stone. Anne served it far but Peter served it the farthest! They laughed and ran away, holding hands. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a family that lived in a small house in the country. One day, they were all eating dinner when the ground started to shake. Mama screamed and the children looked around in alarm. They soon realized that it was an earthquake! + +The family rushed outside and held on tight to each other. When the earthquake ended, they all looked around, amazed. + +The nosy neighbors had come out of their house too. They were also amazed and they began applauding. Mama smiled and said to her children, "Let's join them in applauding. We can be thankful that we're all safe." + +The family clapped and cheered and the nosy neighbors all smiled. They were happy that the family was okay. + +The end! +Bob was having a big bowl of soup. It was very soft and yummy. He enjoyed every spoonful and ate it all up. + +But then he heard a noise. He looked up and saw his brother Joe. Joe had a sad face and he was about to cry. + +Bob asked, "what's wrong?" + +Joe said, "I quit my job." + +Bob reassured him, "Don't worry. We will find you a new job and it will be better." + +Joe smiled and thanked him. Then they both had some more of the soft soup. After they both finished, they hugged and Joe was no longer sad. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was named Bob and the other was named Will. Bob wanted to go for a drive but he didn't have a vehicle. So, Will decided to recommend one to him. + +Will said, "Bob, why don't you get a car? That way, you can go for a drive!" +But Bob said, "No, I know a much better vehicle. It's important, too." + +Will said, "What is it?" + +Bob replied, "It's a bike! It's very important to me." + +Will said, "That's a great recommendation. Let's get you a bike!" + +And so, Bob and Will went to the store and bought Bob a new bike. It was the perfect vehicle for him, and he had lots of fun rides after that! +Daisy was walking in the park feeling lonely. She kicked a brick with her shoes and it reminded her of something. She suddenly had an idea. + +Daisy took the brick and ran home. Once there, she went to the kitchen and took out some dough. Then Daisy started to shape the dough, using her hands and the brick. + +She didn't know why, but she made a little bird with the dough and the brick. "What a nice bird," she said to herself. + +Then she heard her mom calling her name. "Come into the living room, Daisy," her mom said. "I have something to show you." + +When Daisy got there, she was surprised to see her best friend, Timmy. "What are you doing here?" she asked. + +"Your mom wanted me to remind you that you're never alone," Timmy said with a big smile. + +Daisy smiled too. She was no longer lonely. She squeezed Timmy's hand and the little bird reminded her of the times she and Timmy had shared together. +Julie was a poor girl, with only the clothes she wore on her back and a small purse with a few coins. One day she walked past a shop, and there she saw a brightly coloured caterpillar in the window. It was beautiful and she wanted very much to buy it. But she was poor and couldn't afford it. + +Julie was very sad but couldn't give up on the idea of having the caterpillar. Every afternoon she would visit the shop and look at the caterpillar, imagining how much better her life would be if she had it. + +One day the shopkeeper was in a good mood and offered to sell Julie the caterpillar for a very low price. Knowing that she couldn't pass up this opportunity, Julie gathered her coins, bought the caterpillar and hurried home. + +But when she opened the box at home, the caterpillar was nowhere to be found. Julie realized that the shopkeeper had tricked her and she had wasted her money on nothing. She was very disappointed and even poorer than before. +Once upon a time, there were two twin brothers called Tom and Tom. Tom and Tom were very happy to play together outside every day. + +One day, they found a skull in the grass which was carrying a box. They were confused and they didn't understand what was inside the box. + +Tom said to Tom: "Let's open it!" + +Tom said: "No, it might be dangerous. We have to take it home and show our mom". + +So they carried the skull with the box and went to their mom with it. + +Their mom was so confused! She asked: "Where did you get this?" + +Tom said: "We found it in the grass!" + +Their mom laughed and said: "It is only an old toy, it is nothing dangerous. Now you can play with it." + +Tom and Tom were very happy that the skull was only a toy and they carried it inside to play with it. + +And that's the story of Tom and Tom and the skull with the box! +One morning, Abby and her Dad decided to go fishing. Abby was very excited! + +She said, "Let’s go fishing!†+ +Her Dad smiled and said, “OK, let's go!†+ +When they arrived at the lake, they took out the fishing poles. Abby was so happy that she could hardly wait! + +Her Dad handed Abby a pole and said, “It's time to fish!†They both started fishing. + +Just then, Abby felt a tug on her pole and she almost lost her balance. + +She was so excited when she saw a big fish on the end of her pole! She was grateful. + +Her Dad said, “Good job, Abby! Let's get the fish off the hook and try again!†+ +Abby smiled, and they continued fishing. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a furry little mouse who lived far away in a cozy hole in the ground. Every morning, he would dance around the hole, singing and twirling. One day, he noticed a nearby Marching Band marching by. + +He stopped and asked the lead conductor, "What does that sound mean?" The conductor smiled, and explained, "It is a marching band. We are getting ready for a parade that will be here in one month". + +The furry mouse was quite confused. +"What is a parade?" he asked. + +The conductor smiled again and said, "A parade is a special event with lots of colors and decorations. Music, dance and singing are all part of the festivities. You must come and join us!" + +The furry mouse was very excited. He couldn't wait to join the parade. Since then, he has been eagerly preparing day and night for this special day. Next month, the furry mouse will be able to join the parade and finally experience the colors, music and festivities. +Once upon a time there was a boy named James and he loved to play in the snow. One day, James saw something strange in the sky. He looked up and saw a body hanging there. He thought it could be a bird at first, but when he got closer, he realized it was a person. + +James asked his mom what was going on. His mom said the man was a pirate who had done bad things to people. The pirate had been caught and was now hanging from a rope. + +James felt very sad for the man and wondered why the rope had to be so high up. His mom said it was to make sure the pirate could not escape. + +James shivered in the icy weather. He was glad that the bad pirate was gone and he decided to keep playing in the snow to stay warm. +"Mommy, can I hang on the swing?" asked the 3 year old. +The mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can hang on the swing for a little while this morning." +The child ran to the swing and held on tightly as she swung back and forth in the morning sun. She closed her eyes and felt the breeze through her hair as she enjoyed the ride. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was a bird! +"Hello, little girl," said the bird. "What is your name?" +The little girl opened her eyes and saw the little bird perched on the tree branch nearby. She looked up at it and said, "I'm Daisy!" +The bird said, "You must be very intelligent, Daisy. You can already talk so well!" +"Thank you," said Daisy, a big smile stretching across her face. + +She waved goodbye to the bird and hung on the swing for a few more minutes before going inside for breakfast. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse. One day, the mouse had to decide what to do with his day. He wanted to go out and have a look. + +So, the mouse decided to go and explore the meadow. He was so excited for his adventure. + +As the mouse began to explore the meadow, he noticed a big cat sleeping under a tree. The mouse quickly got scared and ran back to his hole. + +The cat saw the mouse and decided to catch him. He chased after the mouse. The mouse quickly ran and tried to find a safe place to hide. + +Unfortunately, the cat was faster and eventually caught the mouse in his mouth. The cat happily and quickly ran away with him. + +The poor little mouse had a bad ending. He never got to enjoy his adventure. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy girl called Daisy. Daisy was tired because she had not got enough rest the night before. + +One day, Daisy decided to take a little walk outside. As she walked, she noticed a strange object. It was a bulb! Daisy thought that it was so strange and funny looking. + +Daisy picked it up and looked at it. There was a hole in the bulb and Daisy thought it would fit perfectly on her finger. She put it on and it did fit! + +Daisy went to show her mum the bulb. She held it up and said, "Look Mummy, it fit!" Her mum smiled, happy to see her daughter so excited. + +Daisy held the bulb on her finger for a while before she got sleepy. Daisy gave the bulb back to Mummy, who promised to put it somewhere safe. Daisy snuggled up in her bed and fell asleep, dreaming of the bulb. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and liked to explore. One day, she went to the park with her mom. + +She saw a turtle standing on the grass. She thought it was so cool! She wanted to see how fast it could go. + +Her mom said, "You can't chase the turtle! We have to be very gentle with animals." + +So Lucy decided to try a different way. She stood very still and watched the turtle. It started to walk slowly. + +After a while, Lucy noticed that the turtle walked faster and faster. But it was still quite slow. + +"It's too weak to walk fast," said Lucy. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, but that's what we need to do - move at our own speed - not too fast, and not too slow." +Once upon a time there were two sheep, called Dave and Pete. Dave was bigger than Pete and they were always together. One day they were playing in the field, when Dave saw a hole in the ground. He started to jump and fit into it, pulling his wool behind him. Pete was looking at him, but he was too small to fit. + +"I hate not being able to fit into this hole like you," Pete said. + +Dave stopped jumping and looked at Pete. He thought for a moment and said, "It's not about being small or big, it's about what you can do with what you have. You don't need to fit, Pete. Just use your own tools!" + +The moral of this story is that everyone is special and different in their own way, and no one should hate themselves for not fitting in with others. Use the tools you have. +Mummy was in the kitchen, making dinner. She had a big pot bubbling on the stove. On the counter, she had a spoon. She grabbed it. + +Mummy said, "Time to raise the spoon!" She started stirring the pot, fast and furious. + +Suddenly, Daddy came in. He asked, "What are you doing?" + +Mummy replied, "I'm stirring the dinner with my spoon. Just watch - I'm going to raise it up!" + +And so she raised the spoon up and stirred the dinner just as fast as she could. + +When the dinner was finally done, Mummy and Daddy shared it together. It was delicious! +"Mommy, I'm hungry!", said the little girl. +"Yes, I know. Here, eat some spaghetti", said Mommy. +The little girl grabbed the spaghetti and started to eat. Suddenly, she stumbled and it all fell on the floor. + +"Oh no!", said Mommy. She looked at the little girl and smiled. "It's ok honey. I will make some more spaghetti." + +Mommy went to the kitchen and cooked the spaghetti. When she was done, she brought the powerful smell of the spaghetti to the little girl. + +The little girl smiled, realizing that Mommy was powerful enough to make spaghetti for her, even when she stumbled. + +Mommy handed the spaghetti to the little girl and said, "Here you go sweetheart. Enjoy it!" + +The little girl happily accepted the spaghetti and thanked Mommy. She happily ate the spaghetti. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight called Sam. He had a big, shiny spear and a brave heart! + +One day, Sam ventured into a dark, scary forest all alone. He was scared but he was brave too. + +Suddenly, a monster appeared! The monster had sharp claws and scary eyes. It roared at Sam and he was scared. + +Sam picked up his spear and held it in his hands. He took a deep breath and sighed. With all his courage, Sam charged towards the monster and fought it with his spear! + +After a long battle, Sam finally defeated the monster! He sighed with relief and was glad to be safe. + +He was a brave knight indeed! +Once upon a time, there was a big muffin in the kitchen. It was so big and colorful. Little Bob wanted to try it. + +He said to his daddy "I want to eat the muffin!" +Daddy told him, "Maybe later, Little Bob. It's too big for you." + +Bob wasn't happy with that answer, but he decided to wait. + +Hours passed, and finally, Daddy said to Bob, "Let's find something for you to eat." Bob was excited! He followed his daddy to the kitchen. + +When they got there, 6 muffins were lined up on the kitchen table! "These muffins are all for me?" Bob asked. + +Daddy smiled and said, "Yes, they're all for you! I told you, you'd get to have a muffin." + +Bob was so happy! He looked around, and saw that all the muffins were so colorful and yummy looking. He tried each one, and enjoyed every bite. He was so glad that Daddy had listened to him and let him have the muffin. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Luke. Luke was a kind and generous boy who loved to help others. One day, a poor man came to Luke asking for food. Luke immediately felt a desire to help him and asked, "What can I do to help you?" The man replied, “I haven’t eaten all week, can you feed me?†+ +The kind-hearted Luke immediately brought the man home and cooked some food for him. While the man ate, he told Luke a secret. He said, “If you go to the big tree in the forest, you will find some treasure.†Luke resolved to find the treasure and went to the forest the very next morning. + +When he reached the tree, he saw it was covered with filthy dirt. Despite his tiredness, Luke refused to give up his search for the treasure and set to work clearing away the dirt. After hours of work, he uncovered a gorgeous golden statue lying beneath the dirt. It was the treasure! + +He showed the treasure to the man and gave his thanks for the valuable advice. The man smiled and said, “That’s the moral of the story, Luke - always be willing to help others, and don’t forget your reward may be something far greater than you can imagine.†+ +From then on, Luke was never too busy to stop and help his fellow man, knowing +Once upon a time, there was a girl and she wanted to go for a ride on her bicycle. She asked her mom if she could ride it, but her mom said no. The girl got upset and started crying. + +Her mom tried to tell her why she couldn't ride it. She said it was too large for her and that she needed to get a smaller bike first. The girl didn't believe her and kept crying. + +Her dad then came over. He saw how sad she was and decided to tell her a story. He started to tell her about a magical bicycle that could change size. It was so magical that it could be large or small, whatever the girl wanted. Then he said that if the girl was really nice and worked hard, she could get the magical bicycle. + +The girl was very happy to hear the story. She stopped crying and ran to get her bicycle and started riding around the house. Her parents were both very proud of her. + +The girl now always tells the story of the magical bicycle to all of her friends - she loves it! +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a mailbox. Every day the villagers would wait for their mail to be dropped off. + +One day, a deaf man was walking by the mailbox. He saw that the mail hadn't been collected for some time. He stopped and spoke to the villagers. + +"Why isn't anyone getting the mail?" he asked. + +The villagers replied, "It's because the postman has gone deaf". + +The deaf man smiled. He said, "I can help. I will display a sign on the mailbox, so that the postman can see that the mail has been collected." + +The villagers were so pleased and thanked the deaf man. Every day the postman would see the sign and drop off the mail. + +The deaf man had been very kind, so the villagers grew very fond of him and he became part of the village. + +The End. +One hot day, two young friends were playing outside. They were both excited to explore, so they ran to the river. + +The first little one shouted out, "Let's swim!" with a big happy smile. The other little one agreed and off they went. + +When they got to the river, the second friend noticed a shiny battery sitting on the ground. She picked it up and the first friend said, "Be careful! That looks so foolish." + +But she wasn't listening! She skipped right into the water. + +The first friend was wary, but he followed her in. Soon they were both swimming around and having a great time. + +However, as they were swimming, the battery suddenly began to spark and fizzle, and sparks flew all around them! + +The two little friends were scared and had to hurry out of the water. In the end, it was lucky that the first little one had warned his friend about the battery, otherwise, who knows what trouble they could have gotten into! +Mama and Jack were getting ready for a holiday. Mama was folding clothes and putting them into the big brown luggage. Jack looked at the heavy bags and asked Mama if he could carry one. Mama warned him that the suitcase was too heavy and he wouldn't be able to lift it, but Jack was determined and he picked up the luggage with all his strength. + +Mama was amazed, "Come on Jack, you can do it!" She said. + +Jack proudly tried to carry the luggage but it was too big and he started to stumble. As he was about to fall, Mama came to the rescue and she held the luggage up while Jack tried to rise. After a pause, he lifted the luggage with a pure strength and he stood proudly. + +Mama was so proud and she gave Jack a big hug: "My strong boy, you can do anything!" + +Jack smiled and together they finished packing. Their holiday was just beginning and Jack was ready to rise to any challenge! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lilly. She was very stubborn and always wanted her own way. + +One day, Lilly’s mom asked her to tidy her room before dinner. She didn’t want to do it and said ‘no’. Her mom said sternly: “Lilly, I want you to put your toys away in the box and put the clothes in the rag.†+ +Lilly was very stubborn and she said ‘no’ again. But this time, her mom firmly said “Lilly, if you don’t store your toys and clothes, you’ll not have a treat after dinner.†+ +Lilly thought for a minute and sighed loudly. She went to her room and slowly started to store her toys and clothes in the box and rag. + +In the end, Lilly realized it was better to store her things away and do what her mom asked. +Once upon a time, there was a gray mouse. He was very shy and scared of people. One day, he wanted to find something to eat. He slowly peeked out of his hole in the ground. + +He saw a brown nut! He wanted to have it. But then he heard a loud noise. It was a person. The mouse was embarrassed and quickly ran back into his hole. + +But then he remembered there was the nut. He had to be brave. So he slowly stepped out of his hole again. He carefully grabbed the nut and ran back inside. + +The mouse was so happy he found food. He was also proud that he wasn't embarrassed anymore. All the other mice were impressed by his bravery! +John and his mom were walking through the park. The sun was shining brightly. + +“Look at the beautiful trees, John,†his mom said. + +John smiled and said, “Yes, they are so green!†+ +John’s mom smiled and said, “I am very proud of you, John. I want to remind you to keep a diary. You can write down your thoughts and experiences each day.†+ +John said, “Yes, Mama! I shall write in my diary.†His mom gave him a hug and said, “Good boy!†+ +As they walked on, John saw his best friend, Steve, playing in the park. + +John waved at Steve and said, “Hi Steve!†+ +“Hi John!†Steve said. “What are you doing here?†+ +John said, “My mom is teaching me to keep a diary. I am going to write down my thoughts and experiences every day.†+ +Steve became very envious and said, “Oh! That sounds so fun! Can I join?†+ +John said, “Yes, of course you can! I will remind you to write in your diary every day.†+ +His mom smiled at Steve and said, “I’m glad you two are having so +One day, Jimmy took his boat for a sail. It was a sunny day and the water was calm. As Jimmy sailed along, he saw a motor boat in the distance. He decided to sail closer to get a better look. + +When Jimmy was close enough, he noticed that the boat was really funny. The motor was pink and it had stripes on it. Jimmy thought it was the funniest thing he had ever seen. + +Jimmy shouted out to the people on the boat. "What kind of motor is that?" he asked. + +One of the people on the boat smiled and replied, "It's a special motor. It's a lot of fun!" + +Jimmy was so excited. He couldn't wait to sail his boat again and show his friends the funny motor. "Thanks!" he said and sailed away with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy who loved to explore. One day, she opened the door and stepped outside. She looked all around her and found a big tank that was deep down in the ground. She was fascinated so she decided to investigate it. + +Mandy asked her mom, “Mommy, what is that deep tank?†Her mom smiled and said, “Well, it looks like an old water tank, Mandy. I think it’s been here a long time.†+ +Mandy was so excited! She wanted to open the tank to see what was inside. She asked her mom, “Mommy, can I open it?†Her mom replied, “Yes, Mandy, as long as you’re careful.†+ +So, Mandy cautiously opened the tank. She was surprised to find that it was filled with cool, clear water. Mandy smiled and said, “Mommy, look! I found a deep tank filled with water.†+ +Mandy’s mom smiled and said, “That’s great, Mandy! Now that you’ve opened it, let’s go and explore what else you can find!†+ +And so, Mandy and her mom spent the afternoon exploring and finding new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to wander. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One sunny day, she was walking in the forest when she came upon a small stream. She stopped to watch the soft water flow with a mild breeze. +Inch by inch the water crept downstream, bubbling and glistening in the sun. +The little girl put her hand in the water and a fish swam up to her. + +"Let's play," said the fish. + +The little girl laughed and said "Yes, let's play together". + +So, the fish and the girl played for hours, wandering up and down the stream, until finally the sun began to set. + +The fish said goodbye and swam off into the water. + +The little girl took one last look at the mild stream before turning around and walking back home. +Dan was at the market with his mom. He was wearing his favorite shirt – it had a robot on it and it was so cute! As they weaved through the crowds, Dan saw a vendor bouncing a big balloon up and down. Dan was very excited. He wanted to have a balloon too. + +Dan's mom let him go over to the vendor to ask for one. Dan found the courage to ask, "Mister, can I have one balloon please?" The vendor smiled and said, "Sure! Just pick the color you like." + +Dan looked around and picked a bright blue balloon. As he walked away with his new balloon, he could barely contain his excitement. He bounced the balloon up and down, while his mom watched happily. Dan was laughing and smiling the entire way home. It was such a fun day! +Once upon a time there was a boy and girl walking together. They both looked up at the big, tall mountain and decided to climb it. + +"Let's climb the mountain," said the girl. + +The boy took a deep breath and said, "OK. Let's go!" + +They both started to climb, taking steps up the mountain. The sun was shining and the air was calm. + +The boy got tired and started to lean against the mountain. The girl said, "Come on, you can do it. Just take one step at a time." + +The boy smiled and kept leaning against the mountain as he moved up. The girl kept encouraging him, and soon they both reached the top. + +They looked out and around and felt the calmness of the mountain. + +"This is fantastic!" said the boy, leaning on the mountain and taking in the view. + +The girl smiled and said, "Yes, we did it!" + +The boy grinned, happy that they had made it to the top of the mountain. +"Come on, let's go outside!" said Mama. +Mama and her son, Tom, went outside into the yard. There they saw a big tree with lots of leaves. +Tom looked at the task set before him and started to giggle. +"What's so funny?" asked Mama. +Tom pointed to the tree. "I want to tear the leaves off the tree," he said. +Mama smiled. "That's a lively task, Tom," she said. +Tom eagerly started to tear off the leaves. He ripped them off the tree one by one until it was all bare. Tom stepped back to take a look at his work. +Mama put her hand on his shoulder. "Good job, Tom!" she said. Tom smiled. He was so happy that he finished the task. +Once upon a time, there was a swan who lived in a pond. The swan was very wealthy, because it was covered in beautiful feathers of white and gray. + +One day, the swan saw a little boy standing by the pond. "Hello, what's your name?", said the swan. + +The little boy smiled and said, "My name is Peter." Peter had come to the pond to try and catch a fish. + +The swan said, "Well, why don't you come to the pond and jump with me? It's so much fun!" + +Peter smiled and said, "Yes, I love to jump!" He ran to the edge of the pond and jumped into the water. + +The swan followed Peter and they both jumped and played together. Peter laughed and enjoyed himself, and the swan was very happy to have a new friend. They played until the sun set and then Peter said goodbye to the swan. + +"Goodbye, my new friend," said the swan. Peter waved goodbye, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susie. She was always happy and liked to make all her friends laugh. One day, Susie decided to take all her friends to the park for a picnic. + +At the park, Susie and her friends built a high tower with sticks and pieces of wood. They all laughed as the tower got taller and taller. But when the tower was finished, Susie accidentally bumped the tower and it fell down. + +Her friends were very sad and went over to play in another part of the park. They left Susie on her own. + +Susie started to cry, until a voice said, “Don’t worry, it’s OK. Accidents happen.†+ +It was Mr. Radish, a friendly local farmer. He had seen the tower and wanted to help Susie feel better. + +“I have something that might make you feel better,†said Mr. Radish. He gave Susie a bunch of radishes.Susie smiled and said, “Thank you, Mr. Radish. I forgive my friends for leaving me here.†+ +Mr. Radish smiled, “That’s very kind of you. I’m glad you are able to forgive your friends.†+ +Susie agreed, and then ran off to find her friends and share her radishes +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She was 3 years old and she loved pink. Mia had a magical cane that she loved playing with. One day, Mia was using her cane to separate some cups and plates that her mum had given her. As she worked, Mia heard a funny noise. + +Mia asked, "What is that sound?" + +Mum replied, "It is the sound of your magical cane, Mia." + +Mia was very excited. She waved her cane around and said, "Look! I can make my cane turn pink when I use it!" + +Mia was so proud that she was able to make her magical cane turn pink. From then on, Mia used her cane to separate the cup and plates to help her mum around the house. Mia was very happy and she was sure that her pink cane would always help her in times of need. +Once upon a time, Jack and Jill were very good friends. They liked to play together, and always tried to make each other happy. + +One day, Jack found an old video that was dusty and dry. He wanted to show it to Jill, so he tried to make it look perfect. He used a cloth and started to polish it. + +Jill thought he was taking too long, so she tried to help him. She started polishing the video too, but she was too rough. The video broke into smaller pieces! + +Jack and Jill were sad. They both knew that they shouldn't have tried to hurry in making the video look perfect. Jack and Jill learnt that it's better to take things slow and be gentle, so that things don't get broken. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Dan. Dan was a very attractive boy and always made sure to take care of his nose. + +One day, Dan was walking to the park. He was feeling very happy and he dropped his toy teddy bear. He was troubled as he didn't know how to retrieve his bear. + +Then, he saw a girl called Sue. She was also very attractive. + +"Can you help me retrieve my bear, Sue?", Dan asked. + +"Of course I can!", Sue replied. + +The two of them teamed up and they both dropped to the ground. Finally, Sue retrieved the teddy bear and handed it back to Dan. + +Dan was so relieved and thanked Sue for her help. She smiled at him and together they went to the park, excited to play. They were very happy, but Dan still made sure to keep an eye on his nose. +Danny was three years old and he was excited to start school. Every night before he went to bed, his parents encouraged him to read the calendar and look for the red day. That was when school was going to start - the very first red day. + +"Your first lesson is tomorrow! You'll be so lucky to learn lots of new things," his mum said. + +Danny smiled. He loved learning. + +The next morning Danny got up early, put on his new school clothes and went to breakfast. He showed his mum the calendar and pointed to the red day, "Today! I'm going to school today!" + +His mum smiled and said, "Yes, today is your first day at school. You're going to have so much fun, Danny! Now eat your breakfast and be ready to go!" + +Danny rushed to finish his breakfast and ran to the door. As the day passed he was full of stories of the things he'd done at school and what he was going to learn in his next lesson. + +His parents loved hearing his stories and they continued to encourage him - each and every red day. +One day, there was a man who had a wife. He asked her to make him some food for dinner. She said yes, and got in the kitchen to make something. + +The man waited and waited. Finally, she finished. She brought out a plate with a disgusting food. He asked her what it was, and she said it was something she made that she thought he would like. + +He took a bite and it was awful – it tasted so bad. He looked at his wife and asked her again what it was. She said it was something called "surprise dinner". + +He was very angry and he said that it was the most disgusting thing he had ever tasted in his life and he would never eat any surprise dinners ever again. From then one, the man realized that if his wife made anything special for him, he should always ask her what it was first! +Once there was a crane. He seemed very nice. He liked to go for walks in the park. + +One day it was raining. The crane looked out the window and it seemed very sad. He wanted to go for a walk, but it was too wet outside. + +Then, he heard a nice sound coming from outside. When he looked out the window again, he could see a girl with an umbrella. She was smiling at him. + +The crane opened the window and hopped on the girl's umbrella. They went for a nice walk in the park, even though it was raining. + +The crane was very happy. He felt so nice to be able to go for a walk with the girl. He thought that this was the best day ever. +Once upon a time there was a girl, lying in the grass, enjoying the warmth of the sun. All around her was the sound of bees buzzing and birds chirping. She looked up in the sky and noticed a beautiful rainbow. + +The girl could not help but be in awe of the beauty of nature. She thought to herself, "I must value all this around me". But then came a voice from a nearby tree. + +"Why should you value such a thing?" asked the voice. The girl was surprised and looked up to see a bird perched on a branch. + +"Because nature is special," she replied. + +"But what about your own image?" the bird asked. + +The girl thought for a moment before answering, "My image is important to me, but I can't be selfish and not appreciate the beauty in nature." + +The bird thought for a moment before speaking, "You're right. We must all value the gifts of nature." + +The girl smiled and lay back down in the grass. From that day onward, she always remembered to value the special gifts in life. +One day, a little boy was walking along the beach in the sunshine. He noticed something unusual on the ground. He got closer and saw it was an old knee pad. He was very curious and picked it up. + +The little boy decided to take the knee pad to his house to show his mom. + +When they arrived home, his mom said, "That's an unusual knee pad. Where did you find it?" + +The boy explained that he found it on the beach. + +His mom replied, "You shouldn't have taken it. Observe things from a distance, but don't take them away." + +The little boy was very sad, but he promised he would obey his mom's instructions. From then on, he would observe everything from a distance, but not take it home. + +The next day, when the little boy went back to the beach, the police were there. They asked him if he had taken the knee pad and the little boy was so scared that he couldn't say anything. + +The police took the little boy away and the bad ending to the story was that he had to go to jail. +Once upon a time there was a chubby rabbit who loved to receive mail. Every day, he would wait by the mailbox for his letters to arrive. + +One day, he heard a knock at the door. When he opened the door, the rabbit was surprised to find a big box on his doorstep! He eagerly opened it, and found lots of things inside. He was delighted when he found several letters addressed to him. + +He hopped upstairs to open the letters. As he read, a wide smile spread across his face. He thanked everyone who had sent him mail and happily stored it in his chubby cheeks. + +After that, he couldn't wait for the next day to arrive! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Pete. He was always interested in mysterious things. One day he heard about a camp which was very mysterious. He asked his mom if he could go to the camp. + +Mom said, "Yes Pete, you may go to the camp! But it is very mysterious, so be careful." + +Pete was so excited and couldn't wait to go. He quickly packed his bags and sent them off. + +When he got to the camp, he was amazed. He saw many different things that he had never seen before. He was so fascinated by all the mysterious things he had discovered. + +He explored the camp for days and days until he was so exhausted he had to come home. As he walked back home, Pete thought of all the things he had seen. He knew he would have to send a letter to his mom telling her all about it. +One day, Jake was playing in his backyard. He noticed something strange – there was some dough near his feet! Jake was so excited, he had never seen dough before. + +“What can I do with this dough?†Jake asked himself out loud. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He would shape it into something and then change it. + +He quickly started rolling the dough and making a figure. It took him a while, but after a few minutes he had made a small icy figure. Jake was so proud of it. + +He decided to take the figure inside and show it to his parents. So he carefully carried it and went in the house. + +When Jake's parents saw the icy figure they were shocked and angry. + +“What did you do, Jake?†his father asked. + +Jake explained to them how he made the figure, but his parents were still mad. + +“This dough was for the cake we were making for your cousin's birthday,†his mom said. + +Jake was so sad that he had changed the dough, because now there wouldn’t be any cake for his cousin’s birthday. +Once upon a time there was a happy family. They all wanted to celebrate, but they weren't sure how. So they decided to go to the park. + +At the park they saw some kids playing and they joined in. Soon they were all singing and laughing, they had so much fun. + +Suddenly the sky turned dark. The family realized there had been a war and the careless family had been caught up in it too. + +The kids started to cry and their parents quickly took them in their arms and comforted them. "Let's celebrate that this war is over", the father said. + +The family hugged and then all celebrated. The kids blew balloons, the parents served snacks and everyone was happy. They celebrated until the sun went down. +Ralph and Mandy were best friends. One day they decided to explore a nearby volcano. As they gazed over the enormous crater, Mandy said to Ralph, "Let's pull ourselves up!" Ralph agreed, so they began to climb the volcano. It was a big challenge because the walls were so steep. + +Eventually, they made it to the top. There was nothing but dust and steam. Raphael shouted "Wow! This is an enormous volcano!" Mandy nodded in agreement and then said, "Let's take a closer look!" + +Ralph and Mandy carefully made their way towards the center of the crater. They peered down into the enormous, mysterious depths below. Suddenly, the ground began to shake, and Mandy said, "Oh no! I think it's going to erupt! We must pull ourselves out of here quickly!" + +Ralph and Mandy quickly scrambled down the volcano, with the rumble of the erupting volcano getting louder and louder. Finally, they arrived back at the foot of the volcano, unscathed. Both of them screamed with joy and gave each other a high five. They had made it! +Once upon a time, there was a fierce raven. He flew high in the sky and watched the world below him. One day, as he was soaring through the sky, he saw something was burning. He flew closer to take a look. He saw a small house on fire, with thick, black smoke coming from the windows. + +"Help me!" cried a voice from inside the burning house. The raven saw that it was an old man trying to escape the fire. + +The raven swooped down and grabbed the old man in his strong claws. Then, he flew away to safety. + +The old man was so thankful that the raven had saved him. He thanked the fierce raven, who flew off in the sky, never to be seen again. +Daddy was busy trying to fix his car. He had been working on it for a few hours now, but he couldn't manage to get it done. + +He went inside and said to Daisy, his 3 year old daughter, “I need to get a new part for my car, can you come with me?†+ +Daisy was thrilled and hopped right away into the car. On the way to the shop, Daddy explained to her what he was trying to fix. + +When they arrived, they found the exact part they needed. Daisy felt a bit sad though. She remarked, “But how will you know if it's the right one? It might have a different taste.†+ +Daddy laughed and said, “Don't worry, we'll test it. I think it's the right one but if the taste is too harsh, I'll have to find something else.†+ +So Daisy and Daddy tested the part and it was indeed the perfect one! They were so happy and Daddy thanked Daisy for her help. It was the best day of the week! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly. Lilly loved nothing more than to unpack her wagon full of toys. Each toy was a special surprise in itself. But one day, Lilly ran into trouble. She couldn't unpack her wagon! It was so stubborn! Lilly fought and fought and fought, but the wagon wouldn't open. She was so frustrated! + +Then her big brother stepped in to help. He asked her, "What's the problem, Lilly?" + +Lilly told him about the stubborn wagon. Big brother thought for a minute, and then he said, "Maybe if you use your brain, the wagon will open." + +Lilly thought about it. Suddenly, she knew just what to do: she went and found a stick, and used it to pry open the wagon. Sure enough, the wagon opened right up! + +Lilly was so happy. She clapped her hands and shouted, "Big Brother was right!" + +Big brother smiled and said, "See, if you use your brain, you can solve any problem!" + +That was the moral of the story. Lilly learned if you use your brain, you can solve any problem, no matter how stubborn it is. +Once upon a time there were two young brothers who liked to play in the backyard. One day, their mother warned them against climbing high trees too near the edge of the yard. + +But the two brothers didn't listen. The next day, when the mother found them climbing dangerously near the edge, she said, “Boys, I must punish you.†+ +The brothers wailed in response. “But Mom, we just wanted to see the leopard that we heard was here!†+ +Mom calmed them down and said, “I’m glad you were interested in the leopard. But you both have to listen to me if you want to stay safe. Come on, let’s go inside and have something ordinary to eat.†+ +The brothers followed their mother’s instructions, and they never again climbed to dangerous heights. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She was very excited to receive mail. Every time the mailman came by, she waited eagerly to see the mail he had brought. + +One day, Lucy received a very special parcel in the mail. It was from a stranger. She was so excited to open the parcel, but her mother told her that she should never open anything from a stranger. She should also never accept a gift from someone she didn't know. + +Lucy was disappointed, but she listened to her mother and put the parcel back in the mailbox for the mailman to take away. + +The moral of this story is to listen to parents because they always know what is best for us. It is important to stay safe and never accept anything from a stranger. +Once, there were two children called Sam and Tom. They were very proud of their clothes. Every morning, they filled their wardrobe with different clothes before they went to school. + +They had so many nice outfits - dresses, tops, skirts, trousers and shoes. Sam loved wearing bright and colourful clothes, while Tom preferred plain and simple ones. + +One day, the two children went to have a picnic in the park. It was a sunny day and they wore their favourite clothes. Everyone looked so proud as they played in the grass. + +Later, the children decided to go for a jump in the lake. They took off their clothes and filled a basket in the sand. Soon, they were filled with laughter as they played in the water. + +When the sun began to set, Sam and Tom put on their dry clothes and happily ran back home. They both rejoiced in feeling proud of their clothes! +Once upon a time there was a boy who was called Oliver. On Wednesday morning, his mommy explained that it was raining outside and Oliver decided to go out and explore. +When Oliver opened the door, the rain was falling and he suddenly realised it was wet outside. He asked his mom, "Why is it so wet?" + +His mom smiled and explained, "The sky is crying. Whenever it cries, the rain falls and everything gets wet." + +Excited, Oliver ran outside, feeling the wetness of the rain on his face. He felt so happy that he started to laugh and spin around in the rain. His mom watched him and laughed too. She said, "Oliver, you are so silly!" + +Then, it was time for bed and Oliver was sad that the fun was over. His mom explained, "It's raining and it'll be raining again tomorrow. We can go out again and play in the rain then!" + +Oliver smiled and he felt happy knowing he could go out and play in the rain again the next day. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. One was called Max and the other was called Mia. They lived in a wide forest and liked to play together every day. + +One day, they decided to go out and explore the forest. As they were walking, Max shouted out "Look, what's that?" and Mia replied "It's a bug! Let's see where it goes". + +Max and Mia followed the bug and as they got closer, they heard someone calling out. It was an old man at the edge of the forest. He sighed and said "Children, I must warn you. Don't go any further into the forest. It can be dangerous." + +Max and Mia were surprised. The old man continued "There are wild animals in the forest and you could get lost. So please, don't go any further". + +The old man's warning was enough for Max and Mia. They turned around and thanked the old man for his advice. From that day on, Max and Mia were always extra careful when exploring the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a dull basket. She was very fond of her basket, so she wiped it every day to keep it clean. One day, while she was wiping it, she saw something shiny stuck in a corner. She reached out to pick it up and that's when something bad happened. The shiny thing made a big boom and it made the little girl very scared. She started to cry and ran away. The little girl never saw her dull basket again. +Once upon a time, there was an infant who loved to play outside. One day, the infant and his mom had a special day planned, but it looked like it might rain. The mom said, “Infant, if it starts to rain, we will have to part.†The infant was sad but listened to his mom. + +The moment the infant stepped outside, it began to pour. The infant quickly ran back inside, his body wet from the rain. His mom added, “We can still part ways--just for the day.†The infant was so excited and pulled out his raincoat and boots. + +The two set out, playing outside even though it was raining. They jumped in big puddles and sang in the rain. Even though the infant was wet, he had the best day ever. He was so glad that he and his mom parted ways, away from the house and into the rain. +Once upon a time, a man and a little girl went to the park. The man was carrying a chess set under his arm. He looked very uncomfortable. When they reached the park, the man said to the little girl, "Let's sit down and play chess together." + +The little girl was excited. She helped the man place the pieces on the board. When they were done, the little girl asked, "How do we play?" + +The man smiled. He explained the rules of chess to her. After a few minutes, the little girl picked up a piece and said, "My chess piece is bigger than yours!" + +The man chuckled. He said, "That's true. But you can still carry it around the board. Just be careful not to move it in the wrong direction." + +The little girl was amazed. She carried her chess piece around the board, careful not to make any mistakes. After a while, they both felt comfortable playing the game. + +They continued to carry their chess pieces around the board until the sun started to set. It was a wonderful day playing chess in the park. +Once there was a boy who lived in a messy house. He always wanted to go to school, but his parents did not have the money to send him. So, he decided to study by himself at home. + +One day, he went to explore his neighborhood. He saw a classroom and he thought he would go inside to learn. He was amazed when he entered the classroom. It was so exciting! + +The boy started studying and he felt so happy. But then something bad happened - the teacher came in and saw the mess. She was angry and scolded him for being in the classroom. She asked him to leave and never come back. + +The boy was so sad and he had tears in his eyes. He never returned to the classroom again. He never had the chance to learn anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called June. She was three years old, and she loved to help her mummy in the house. + +One day, June saw a big, old novel on the bookshelf. She had never seen it before and she asked her mummy, "What's that?" + +Mummy explained, "That is a crazy novel, June. It's about a magical journey, and people help each other along the way." + +June thought it was a very exciting idea. She wanted to help too! With a big smile, she said, "I want to help! Please can I go on a magical journey?" + +Mummy smiled, and gave her a hug. "No, June. That book is just a story. But you can help me in the house! Would you like to do that?" + +June thought for a moment and then said, "Yes! I want to help!" And she ran off to find something to do. And so, with June's help, the housework was soon finished. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Joe. Joe was very tidy and liked to keep his things in order. One day, he decided to go for a visit in space. + +He walked up to the spaceship, ready for his journey. Suddenly, a man in a uniform came up to him. + +The man said, "Hello Joe, I'm here to deliver your goods. Would you like to go into space now?" + +Joe was so excited and said, "Yes please! I can't wait to go on my journey." + +The man smiled and went to fetch the goods. He carefully organised them, and placed them into the spaceship. + +When everything was tidy, he said, "Right, you can go now Joe, I've delivered your goods." + +Joe thanked the man and set off into space. He flew away in his spaceship, hoping to have a wonderful adventure. + +The end. +One day there was a pilot. He was picking a flower in the garden. Suddenly, he noticed a little boy sitting in the grass. The pilot was troubled and asked the little boy, "What are you doing here?" + +The little boy just looked up and said "I'm picked out." + +The pilot was confused and asked him, "What do you mean?" + +The little boy sadly said, "My parents picked out my brother instead of me. They said I was too young to go with them." + +The pilot's heart was filled with compassion. He smiled and said, "You can come with me. I'm going to fly up in the sky so why don't you join me?" + +The little boy was happy and said "Yes please!". + +The pilot and the little boy flew high in the sky. The pilot showed the little boy how to soar high and be fearless. The little boy was so happy and excited. They flew until the sun set. + +Now the little boy knew he was no longer troubled and he could look forward to a life of adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Emily and Sam. They were playing together outside when they heard a loud, noisy sound. + +"What was that noise?" asked Emily. + +"I don't know," replied Sam. + +Just then, a policeman walked up to them. + +"That was an emergency," he said. "You two should come with me quickly!" + +The two friends were scared, but they knew they had to do as the policeman said. They followed him to the police station. + +When they arrived, the policeman suggested that Emily and Sam should go home and stay safe. He said he would be in touch if there was an update on the emergency. + +The two friends thanked the policeman and went home. They promised each other to stay safe until the emergency was over. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted more than anything to have a silver necklace. She begged her parents day and night, but they kept on delaying giving her one. + +Finally, her birthday came and to her surprise she found the necklace in a small box right under the tree. She was so very grateful! She immediately started wearing it everywhere she went, even while she was playing in the garden. + +One day, while playing, she accidentally lost the necklace in a bush. After frantically searching for it, she found it, covered in dirt. She was sad because she realized that the dirt had ruined it. + +The little girl was afraid to show her parents, because she thought they would be angry at her for losing the necklace. But when her parents saw the necklace, they only smiled lovingly at their daughter, and cleaned it for her. + +The little girl was grateful for her parents' kindness and understanding, and from then on kept her new necklace safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to go fast. + +One day, as Tim sped down the road, he saw a big wreck. He stopped and looked. + +His mom came over and asked, "What's that, Tim?" + +Tim said, "It's a wreck. Look, it's all smashed." + +His mom said, "Oh, that's not very fine. Let's go home now, Tim. No more speeding!" + +So, Tim and his mom headed home. They drove slow and Tim thought about why it was not ok to speed. He never wanted to see a wreck again. +John looked at the couch and clapped his hands. His best friend, Bob, was lying hurt on the couch. + +"Are you ok, Bob?" asked John, his eyes wide with worry. + +Bob nodded and smiled. "Yes, I'm ok. I just slipped off the couch. It doesn't hurt very much," he said. + +John smiled and clapped his hands. He was so happy that his friend was ok. He ran to the couch and hugged Bob. + +"Thank you for being my best friend!" said John. + +Bob smiled and hugged John back. "That's what friends are for!" he said. + +They both clapped their hands and laughed. John knew that it was going to be ok. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue had a red and yellow skirt. Every day she went to the park to ask the birds and ants lots of interesting questions. + +One day while Sue was asking questions, she noticed something strange. Right in front of her, a big hole had appeared in the ground. She knew she was far too small to jump into the hole, so she started to ask the animals what was inside. + +The ants wouldn't tell her, but the birds said it was a secret. Sue was more interested than ever - what kind of secret was hidden inside the hole? + +The next day, Sue brought her skirt. She figured if she threw the skirt inside the hole, then she could pull it back up, and whatever she found in the hole would come out with it. + +Sure enough, the skirt came back filled with lots of interesting treasures. Sue had found the secret from the hole - lots of treasures! Sue was so happy that she decided to keep her skirt, so she would never forget the interesting story it brought her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. Grace loved to push things. She pushed chairs, boxes and even doors. One day, Grace was playing in her room when her mom called her. + +“Grace, come here please", said her mom. + +Grace went to her mom. Her mom pointed to a big door across the hallway. + +“Look at that door, Grace. It's very difficult to open. Can you push it open?†her mom asked. + +Grace ran to the door and tried to push it open. She pushed and pushed, but the door wouldn’t open. She pushed and pushed until finally, it opened. + +Grace was so proud of herself. She stepped inside the room and found lots of toys, games and puzzles. She was so excited to play with everything. + +Through her hard work and effort, Grace discovered something wonderful. She had proved to everyone that she was strong and determined. The difficult door was no match for Grace’s pushing power. +Once there was a toddler who loved music. Every day, the toddler's mommy would permit the toddler to turn on music and listen. Since it made the toddler very happy, mommy never refused. + +One day, mommy said to the toddler, "Let's make a spot to listen to music and have a comfortable time. What do you think?" The toddler smiled and said, "Yes! Yes!" + +So mommy and the toddler worked together. They got a colorful rug and positioned it in front of the speakers. Then, they put some pillows on the rug to make it even more comfortable. + +Finally, the toddler was ready for the day. Music was turned on loudly, and the toddler began dancing around. Mommy watched with a big smile on her face. The toddler was so happy and filled with joy! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly factory. It had been around for many years, but had become a bit run down. + +One day, a little boy named Sam was walking around the factory looking at all the old machinery. He noticed that some of the machinery was broken and looked sad. + +Sam decided to try and repair some of the machines to make the factory look better. He went to find some tools and started working. + +Sam worked hard for the whole day and fixed some of the machines. + +When he was done, he saw an old man coming towards him. The man was smiling and Sam asked who he was. + +"I work in the factory," said the old man. "Thank you for fixing the machines. It's been a long time since someone looked after the factory." + +Sam smiled in return and they said goodbye before Sam left. + +The elderly factory was happy again with its repaired machines, and Sam was happy to have helped. +The city was slow and the people there were sad. People liked to complain all the time about how slow things were, but nothing ever changed. + +One day, a little girl told her father, "Dad, I'm concerned about the city. Can you do something to make it better?" + +The father thought and thought until he had an idea. He said to his daughter, "I'm going to write a list of things that can make the city better. Everyone can sign it." + +The father wrote the list and handed it out to the people in the city. Everyone was excited and started to sign it. + +But in the end, nobody did anything to make the city better. People still complained, and the city stayed slow. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny called Bob. He was very bossy and liked to boss everyone around. + +One day, Bob bumped into a little mouse called Tim. When Tim saw Bob he said, "Please don't be bossy with me. I'm scared of you." + +Bob replied, "Don't worry. I'm not going to be bossy with you. I'm just looking for my carrot." + +Tim said, "I heard about a carrot earlier. Someone mentioned a carrot behind that hill." + +So Bob and Tim went to the hill and sure enough, there was a big bright orange carrot. Bob was very excited and grabbed the carrot. He thanked Tim for his help. + +Bob said, "I'm going to take this carrot home. Thanks for mentioning it!" + +Tim smiled and waved goodbye as Bob hopped away with his carrot. Bob enjoyed munching on his carrot for days afterwards! +One day, an enormous panda came to a small village. He looked fierce and everyone was scared of him. The people ran and hid. + +But then something special happened. A brave three year old girl decided to come and meet the panda. She walked up to him slowly and said hello. + +Surprisingly, the big panda wasn't fierce at all. He gave the girl a big friendly hug and she was so happy. She sat next to him, petting his fur and telling him stories. + +Soon, the people of the village came out of their hiding places. They saw how gentle the panda was and they were so glad the brave girl had come. Ever since that day, the panda has lived in the village and everyone loves him. +Once upon a time there was a sunflower, growing deep in a garden. She was the tallest and most beautiful of them all. But, the sunflower wanted to be free. So, she hatched a plan to escape. + +The sunflower started pushing and pulling on the ground until it cracked, then she pushed with all her might until she broke free and the ground split in two. She was so happy to have escaped. + +The sunflower looked around and saw the sunny, blue sky above her. She lifted her petals and started to flutter away into the wind. But, she didn't know that the garden was beneath a tall, brick wall. + +As she flew closer and closer to it, she realised that it was too late. The wall was too high and too deep for her to escape over. She hit the wall with a thud and fell to the ground. + +No matter how much the sunflower tried, she just couldn't escape. She laid there sadly, alone in the garden. The sunflower realised that she would never escape and be free. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey named Bob. Bob had big, fluffy feathers and he always made everyone laugh. One day Bob was crossing the street and he heard a loud noise! He was so scared that he ran and hid in the bushes. + +Bob was sad and afraid all alone in the bush. Then he heard a voice. It was a little boy named John. John said, “Hey turkey, why are you so sad?†+ +Bob said, “There was a loud noise and it scared me. I'm scared and now I'm alone.†+ +John said, “Doesn’t worry! I won’t let anything bad happen to you. Come with me, I know a safe place.†+ +Bob felt much better with John by his side and he followed him to a safe place. John made sure Bob was safe and happy and they were soon playing and telling stories together. The turkey Bob was no longer sad and he was thankful to his new friend! +Sam was playing in his garden one day. He was very happy, because he had a brilliant new toy. Suddenly, Sam heard a loud scream from the nearby lake. He ran over to see what was happening. + +When he arrived, he saw a little girl who was stuck in the water. She was screaming for help, because she was too scared to move. Sam was brave and he thought fast. He quickly ran back to his garden and grabbed his toy. He threw it into the water and the little girl quickly grabbed it and used it as a float. + +The girl was so happy and she thanked Sam for being so brilliant. Sam smiled and ran home, feeling glad that he had been able to help. +Once upon a time there was a cherry tree in a big garden. On a sunny day, Lisa and her brother, James, went to the garden to play. + +"Let's swing!" shouted Lisa. + +James was already running towards the cherry tree. He grabbed a small branch and started to swing. Lisa was swinging too. She was having so much fun! + +The swing was so soft. James and Lisa could feel the wind tickling their faces. They kept swinging until they could touch the cherry tree with their hands. + +They picked the cherries from the tree. They were so red and juicy! Lisa and James ate until they were full. + +They had a wonderful day and swinged until the sun went down. + +Happy, they went home. +Poppo was a chicken. She loved to play outside, and more than anything she loved to play basketball. Every morning she would enter the basketball court and practice until the sun went down. + +One day, Poppo met a cat on the basketball court. The cat was very ignorant and was not wearing any shoes. She said to Poppo, "I want to play basketball too!" + +Poppo thought for a moment, then said, "OK, let's play! But first, you should put on some shoes if you have them." + +The cat said she did have shoes, so she quickly put them on. After that, both Poppo and the cat entered the basketball court and had great fun playing together. When it was time to go home, Poppo and the cat said goodbye, both of them very happy. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy car. All the other cars laughed at it and said it was no good. One day it started to break down, but no one could repair it. + +Then, one day, a little 3 year old child was walking by. The child said to the car, "Don't worry, I can repair you!" + +The car was so happy! The child got to work, adding a few new things and fixing the old parts. After a few days of hard work, the car was fixed and running again! + +The grumpy car was so grateful, and it said to the little child, "Thank you for repairing me!" + +The 3 year old smiled and said, "No problem!" + +From that day on, the grumpy car was never grumpy again. It had a smile on its face all the time, and the other cars no longer laughed at it. Instead, they respected it and were happy to see it running and happy again. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a brave prince who lived in a tall castle. The prince had a very special crown that was made of gold and sparkled like the sun. The clear, sparkling crown made him feel strong and brave. + +One day, the prince decided to go on an adventure. He packed his things and said goodbye to his family. He rode his horse deep into the forest. + +As he was riding, a shiny light in the distance caught his eye. He decided to follow it, even though he was scared. But the light kept getting brighter and brighter, leading him closer and closer. + +When the light grew so bright that all he could see was its shining, he finally stopped. In the light he saw a giant tree with a golden crown on its branch. + +The prince was amazed. He stepped forward, reached up, and touched the crown. As soon as his fingers touched it, the light grew even brighter and begin to fill the forest. + +The prince smiled and said, "Now I will truly be brave!" He put the crown on his head, and with its clear light the prince led his horse back home. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Joe. They had a club called "The Best Club Ever" and loved going on adventures! +One day, Jack was feeling a little bit bored, so Joe had an idea. He said, "Let's go to the park! We can bring snacks and explore the swings and slides". +Jack's eyes lit up with excitement, so they went to the park. +When they arrived, Joe urged Jack to try out the swings first. Jack ran over and grabbed ahold of the swing chains with his arm. Joe gave Jack a gentle push and he started to go back and forth, laughing with delight. +Soon, Jack was feeling brave, so he urged Joe to try out the slides. Joe took off, running towards the biggest slide. He quickly scooted down the slide and it was so much fun! +Jack was impressed; he thought all the slides were interesting. After they finished exploring the park, they hopped on their bikes and rode back home. +It was the best adventure ever! +Once, there was a little girl who was very scared. She was walking through the woods when she heard something scary. It was a ghost! The little girl was scared, so she started to shake. + +She felt very brave, so she decided to confront the ghost. As she got closer, the ghost started to look less scary. + +The ghost had a rough voice, but soon it was laughing instead of scary. It took the little girl's hand and said it wanted to play. + +They played together all day long. They laughed and the ghost taught her how to shake. She even made a friend with the ghost! + +At the end of the day she left holding the ghost's hand. It was a rough goodbye, but the little girl knew that she would visit her ghost friend again soon! +Max and Mabel were best friends. They liked to play together and they would always bring one toy each and share them. One day, they wanted to really unite their toys into one big image. They wanted a hard image that would look like both their toys combined. + +"Let's make this image together," said Mabel. + +"Okay," replied Max with a smile. + +Max and Mabel worked together to make the hard image. They put all their toys together and made it look as one. + +"Look it's done!" said Mabel proudly. + +"Yes," agreed Max. "We made a hard image together." + +Max and Mabel were so proud of their hard image. They looked at it and smiled. They knew that together, they had created something special and united their toys into one. +Once upon a time there lived a big, brave bear. One day he was walking through the forest when he heard a loud sound. + +He said, "What is that?" + +Suddenly he saw a trap set by a hunter. The bear said, "Oh no! I must leave this place!" + +But his curiosity got the best of him, and the brave bear decided to dare and go near the trap. He took one step towards the trap and it suddenly made a loud noise. + +The bear got scared and tried to run away. But he was stuck in the trap and he couldn't move. + +He shouted, "Someone help me!" + +Then, a small, clever deer came and saw what was happening. He said, "Don't worry bear. I will help you get out of this trap!" + +The deer used his sharp hooves to break the trap lock, and soon the brave bear was free. + +The bear thanked the deer, "Thank you so much for helping me! I'm so grateful!" + +The deer smiled and said, "You are a brave bear. But, next time be careful where you dare to go!" + +And the bear never dared to go near a trap again. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lila. She was out walking with her dad in a big, thick forest. + +Lila looked around and saw an ostrich ganging around nearby. She was amazed! + +"Daddy, what is that?" she asked her dad. + +"That, Lila, is an ostrich," said her dad. + +Lila's eyes got wide and she said, "I want to get closer to it!" + +"Be careful, Lila" said her dad. + +So Lila approached the ostrich slowly, until the ostrich was close enough for her to sack. She reached out and sacked it around its neck! The ostrich was surprised and ran away. Lila laughed and ran after it, her dad chasing behind. + +Lila and her dad chased the ostrich all around the thick forest until it was too tired to keep running. Lila was able to finally sack it again and hold onto it. + +"Good job, Lila!" said her dad. + +Lila felt very proud and excited. She had made a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max had a white car that he liked to play with. One day, Max had his car in the garden, driving it around and around. + +Suddenly, Max's sister Sophie came in to the garden. She saw the white car and wanted to play with it too. "Can I have a go?" she asked Max. + +Max didn't want to share. He shouted, "No, it's mine!" and picked up the white car. He threw it in the air. Sophie started to cry. + +"That's not very nice," said Mommy, Max's mom. "You must always share with your sister." + +Max knew she was right, so he apologised to Sophie and gave her the car. Sophie smiled and they both played with the car together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and a daddy who had a very special little girl. Her name was Lucy and she was always so happy. + +One day, Lucy asked her mummy and daddy if they could play outside in the garden. Her mummy and daddy were very happy and they said yes. + +When they were in the garden, Lucy's mummy asked her what her opinion was. Lucy was honest and said that she thought it would be fun if they could spoil themselves by playing a game. + +The mummy and daddy were both very pleased with Lucy's opinion and decided to try the game. It was so much fun and they had a great time. + +The end. +Max was having a tough day. He wanted to go on an adventure, but he didn't know how to get there. He wanted to reach his destination, but he needed to get past the locked door. + +He was standing there, looking at the door, when his mommy came over to him. + +"Hey buddy, what's wrong?" she asked. + +Max pointed to the door. "I want to go on an adventure. But I can't get past the door!" he said. + +His mommy smiled. "Well, that's an easy fix. I have a special key that unlocks the door. It's hidden in my luggage." + +Max was excited! He ran over to his mommy's luggage and found the key. He put it in the lock and turned it. He heard a click, and the door opened! + +Max couldn't believe it. He had unlocked the door! His adventure was finally beginning. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack who was very happy. One day, Jack started to feel sad and he didn't know why. He asked Mommy what was wrong and she gave him a note. On the note, it said "I'm sorry, Jack. I'm moving away". + +Jack was so sad that he started to cry. His mom came over and hugged him. She looked at him and said "I'm sorry, Jack. But it's just the way it has to be". +Jack didn't know why his Mom had to move away, but he knew it was important. He wiped away his tears, and started to get ready to say goodbye. + +Jack was being brave when a rude man stepped into the doorway. Jack was very scared. The man said, "You better be quiet! We don't need any crying around here". + +Mommy stepped in front of Jack, and said in a strong voice, "This is my son, and you will not talk to him like that. Please leave now". + +The man quickly left, and Jack felt so proud of his Mom for standing up for him. From that day on, Jack knew he could always count on his Mom to protect him. +Once upon a time there were two little girls who lived together in a small house. They were very close and always had a lot of fun. + +One day, the girls started to quarrel. One girl wanted to play with the chalk and the other wanted to play outside in the hot sun. They just couldn't decide who should get to do what. + +"I want to play with the chalk!" said one girl. + +"No! I want to play outside! It's so hot!" said the other. The girls began to argue. + +Suddenly, their mum called out from the kitchen. + +"Girls, why don't you both do what you want to do? You can both play with the chalk and then you can go and play outside in the hot sun." + +The two girls looked at each other and smiled. "Okay, let's do that!" they said as they hugged each other. + +And so, the girls had lots of fun playing together with the chalk and then in the hot sun. And they never quarrel again! +Once upon a time there was an independent farmer who lived in a little village. Every day, he worked hard to produce wheat. He grew it, sold it and kept the village happy. + +One day, a very scary dragon turned up and demanded the farmer give him all of his wheat. He said it was his right to have it, and the farmer was very scared. But the brave farmer refused to give away all the wheat. + +The dragon then threatened to eat the village if the wheat was not given. He was so angry that flames shot out of his mouth! The villagers were very scared. + +The brave and independent farmer refused to back down. He said he would take the heat from the dragon, but he would not give away all of his wheat. This made the dragon even angrier. + +But then, the dragon decided to listen to the farmer. He said he liked how independent the farmer was and he would only take half of the wheat. + +The farmer was relieved and he used the rest of the wheat to feed the village. Everyone was happy and the brave farmer was thanked for his courage. He definitely deserved it! +Once a week, Grandma always took Tommy on a march. Grandma thought a fresh morning walk was the best way to start the day. Grandma held Tom's hand as they walked through the park. + +"Let's march quickly, Tommy," Grandma said. She said it with a twinkle in her eye, like she had a secret. + +Tommy knew what that twinkle meant: something fun was coming. After a few more minutes of walking, they arrived at the bakery. + +The smell of tasty treats filled the air. Grandma smiled at Tommy and said, "Let's help Grandma pick out something special!" + +Tommy ran around to pick out his favorite treat. In the end, he chose a sugary donut with white sprinkles on top. Grandma bought it for him and they went walking home, carrying their tasty purchase. + +When they got home, Grandma helped Tommy cut up the donut into small pieces. As he tried a piece, he realized what the twinkle in Grandma's eye had been all about! Eating the donut was the reward for his march with Grandma. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lizzie. Lizzie loved to explore, play, and learn new things. One day, when Lizzie was at the park, she introduced herself to a red monster. Lizzie was so excited to meet the monster, she thought it would be fun and exciting to have a new friend. + +However, the red monster had a different plan. When Lizzie said hello, it chased her and threatened to eat her. Lizzie was scared and started to cry. + +Just then, a giant swooped in and saved her. Its name was Glitter and it promised to protect Lizzie from the red monster. Glitter then explained that the red monster's name was Nightmare, and that he scared anyone who entered the park. + +But with Glitter's help, Lizzie was not afraid. Glitter showed her how to stay safe and promised to stay by her side when she was in the park. From then on, Lizzie and Glitter were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a princess who lived in a big castle. The princess was kind and had a very special spirit. +One day, the princess noticed something was wrong in the castle. She couldn't figure out what it was - but it made her sad. +The princess explored the castle looking for the problem and eventually found it: a broken machine! She knew it needed to be repaired. +The princess asked her friends for help. One of them reminded her that she had the spirit to fix something that was broken. +The princess took a deep breath and imagined something easy. She used her spirit to repair the broken machine and suddenly the castle was fixed! +The princess was very happy and so was her kingdom. It was a magical moment, and everyone was thankful. +One day, Lucy was walking in the park with her Grandma. She was feeling quite brave and powerful. Suddenly, Lucy heard something, she stopped to listen carefully. What was it? It was a noise coming from the tall tree nearby. Lucy slowly walked towards the tree and found a small oat lying on the ground. She bent down to pick it up. + +At that moment, a squirrel came down from the tree. Lucy was a bit scared, but Grandma told her it was ok and to trust it. + +Lucy was hesitant, but she held out her hand with the oat in it and the squirrel took it with its little paws. Lucy felt very proud of herself. She understood that being brave and trusting can be powerful. + +Grandma then took her home, giving her a big hug, and told Lucy that she was very proud of her too. +Once upon a time there was a small green frog. Every day, he would jump around the pond, having fun and making lots of friends. One day he came across a piece of wood that was balanced on top of a rock. He noticed that it was perfect for hopping on, so he decided to try it out. + +He hopped onto the wood and tried to balance himself. He wobbled a bit but he managed to keep himself up. He was so excited that he wanted to share this new trick with all his friends. + +The frog called out to all his animal friends. He said, “Look at me, I am balancing on this piece of wood!†But they just laughed and said, “That’s impossible! You’ll never be able to stay up there!†+ +But the frog was determined. He kept trying until he could balance on the piece of wood without wobbling. He did it! All his friends were amazed, and now they all take turns trying to balance on the green piece of wood. +Once there was a girl who loved to go to festivals. One day she heard about a festival far away and she decided to go. She went to the airport and hopped on the plane. + +When she arrived, the first thing she saw were the decorations. They were pale in color, but still so pretty! She explored the festival and saw all sorts of activities. She went on a merry-go-round, watched a band play music, and ate some cotton candy. + +The girl had so much fun that day, and it felt like it would never end. But eventually the sun went down and it was time to go. She hopped on the plane back and said goodbye to the pale-colored decorations at the festival. +Once upon a time, there was a brave pencil. This pencil belonged to a little girl named Emma. + +Every day, Emma would take her brave pencil and draw pictures of animals and houses. + +But one day, something special happened. Emma was wiping the picture she had drawn and the brave pencil came to life! The brave pencil started to talk to her. + +The brave pencil said “Hello Emma, I am alive! I want to go explore the world.†+ +Emma was so surprised that she dropped the brave pencil onto the ground. But the brave pencil was not scared. + +The brave pencil said “Don’t worry you, Emma. I am brave! I will go on an adventure!†+ +Emma smiled and gently wiped the brave pencil clean with a tissue. She then gave the brave pencil a big hug and said “Good luck on your adventure!†+Once upon a time, there was a smart girl. She wanted to get a trophy. +So she thought very hard and worked hard. She used all her smarts! +She went to the store and got a trophy. It was so shiny and sparkly! +She was so happy and proud. She waved it in the air and shouted, "I got it!" +Everyone was so proud of her. They all wanted to get a trophy too. +Her family gave her a big hug and said, "You did it! You got a trophy! You're so smart!" +The girl was so happy and smiled from ear to ear. From then on, she always felt proud of her trophy. +Timmy was playing with his toy when he heard a strange noise coming from outside. He bravely opened the door and saw a smelly animal. It was trying to get inside and was struggling to get through the doorway. + +Timmy was scared but he also felt sorry for the creature. He wanted to help it so he reached out his hand. The smelly animal looked at him and then stepped back. Timmy stepped outside and offered the animal his toy. + +The animal sniffed the toy and then grabbed it and started playing with it. Timmy was so happy to see the animal was no longer struggling. He watched the animal play with his toy until he had to go inside. + +He waved goodbye to the animal and closed the door behind him. From then on, Timmy did his best to make sure that all animals in his area were safe and no longer struggling. +One day, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was playing in her garden and she could see a big tree with lots of peaches on it. She took a big bite from one of the peaches and it tasted sweet and rich. + +“Wow!†said Sarah. + +Sarah ran inside to find her mom and dad. She told them about the peaches, “Look! I found peaches that taste so rich!†+ +Her parents smiled and said, “Let us introduce you to a new game, Sarah. It is called uncover the peaches.†+ +Sarah was excited to learn a new game but she didn’t know how to play it. Her parents showed her how the game works. She had to pick a peach from the tree, close her eyes and guess the taste. She loved playing this game, and she guessed all the peaches correctly. + +At the end of the game, Sarah’s parents revealed a big surprise. They had saved some of the richest peaches and gifted them to Sarah. She was amazed and couldn't believe that her parent's had set up this game for her. + +From that day forward, Sarah and her family had a special bond over the peaches. +Once upon a time there was a happy boy. He wanted to help his friends. + +He went to his best friend's house. When he knocked on the door, his friend opened it. The boy said, "I want to help!" His friend smiled and said, "Thank you! I need help in my garden." + +The boy was very excited. He went to the garden with his friend. They worked together. The boy helped by picking up weeds and pulling them out of the ground. He was very proud. + +His friend said, "You are such a good helper! Thank you." The boy felt so happy. He gave his friend a big hug and said, "It was my pleasure to help you!" +It was a dark night. Mommy said it was time to go to bed. But Jimmy was scared. He had heard stories about a ghost that visits children in the night. He asked his mom if ghosts were real. + +Mommy said not to worry. She said there were no such things as ghosts. But Jimmy was still scared. + +Just then, he heard a voice. It was a whispery voice, like a ghost. It said "Come find me!" Jimmy was so scared. He wanted to hide, but he was too curious. + +He got up and followed the voice. The voice said "Come to the attic!" Jimmy opened the door and made his way to the attic. When he got there, he saw a ghost! + +The ghost looked cool, with its white floating dress. Jimmy was so scared he started to cry. The ghost said "Won't you come talk to me?" Jimmy was very scared but he said yes. + +They talked for a long time, until the sun came up. Jimmy thought he had made a friend, but when he pointed at the ghost, it quickly disappeared! + +Jimmy was very sad. He now knew that ghosts were real and that he would never see his new ghost friend again. Mommy was mad at him for disobeying her and making a new ghost friend. Jimmy knew he had learned a valuable lesson. +Once there was a special house. It had a white roof, shiny and smooth. The house was so happy, it smiled in the sunshine. Every day a little girl played beneath the white roof, imagining she was queen of the world. + +One morning, the white roof started to melt. The little girl was so sad. But the sun was so hot, the white roof kept melting until it was all gone. + +The girl was sad and felt like crying. But then she had a brilliant idea. She picked up sweet, sticky candy and used it to replace the missing white roof. Now the house smiled with a rainbow-coloured roof! + +The little girl was so happy! She ran around the house, playing and laughing beneath the new, rainbow-coloured roof. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She liked to go for walks around her neighbourhood. One day, she decided to go for a walk, but then she saw something big and red. It was a mailbox, and it was very tall. Jane wanted to see what was inside, so she tried to open it. But it was locked! + +Jane decided to take a closer look at the mailbox. Suddenly, someone said, "Hey girl, this is my mailbox, don't touch it!" It was a big, bossy dog. Jane got scared and quickly ran away. + +Jane was very sad. She wanted to see what was inside the mailbox. But then, a funny thought crossed her mind. She ran back to the mailbox, grabbed a stick, and started tapping the mailbox. Suddenly, it opened! The mailman must have forgotten to lock it! Jane was so happy. + +Inside the mailbox was a special surprise for Jane. She ran home, extremely excited about her discovery. Jane will never forget her funny and bossy mailbox adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient white tree in a small village. All the villagers used to gather under its shade to talk and spend time together. + +One day, a 3 year-old child named Ella was walking around the tree when she noticed some of its leaves had turned yellow. She asked the old man who was sitting nearby, "Why are some of the leaves yellow?" + +The man sighed and said, "The tree is really old and we miss it." + +Ella was confused but also sad. She asked the man, "Can we hug it?" + +The old man smiled and said, "Yes, we can give it a hug and tell it how much we miss it. That will make it feel better." + +So Ella hugged the ancient white tree and whispered, "I miss you." Suddenly, the leaves started growing back and the tree began to thrive. Everyone cheered and the village was saved! +One day, Joe and his mom went to the park. Joe was very excited, it was his first time going to the park. As soon as they arrived, Joe ran to the swings and started to swing very high! + +His mom told him "You need to be careful and get off after three swings" + +He listened and stopped swinging after three. Then, they went on a walk and Joe saw a very clean lock on the gate. He asks his mom what it was, and she said. "That's a lock, it's keeping people out". + +Joe was so curious and wanted to know what was behind the gate, but his mom said it was time to go and put him in the car. Joe was so sleepy, he fell sound asleep almost the second he got in. + +His mom was so happy, she drove home with a sleeping Joe in the back seat. When they arrived home, Joe's mom tucked him in bed and Joe dreamt of the lock at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three years old. + +One day, Jenny went to the park with her mom. She saw lots of fun things and wanted to buy something to take home. Her mom said she could get one thing. Jenny went to the gift shop, and she spotted a pretty pink ornament. + +Jenny excitedly pointed at the ornament and said, "Mommy, I want that!" + +Her mom replied, "That looks nice, honey. Let's go ask the shopkeeper if you can buy it." + +The shopkeeper said, "Of course. That's $5." + +Jenny reached into her pocket and took out her money. She counted it carefully, and she had enough to buy the ornament. She happily handed it over and said, "All done!" + +Jenny took the pink ornament home and put it on the mantle of the fireplace. Every day, Jenny would admire it, and she would smile. It was the best ornament in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a smart pilot who had a brand new plane. The pilot loved to fly his plane, but he was always too busy to spend time with his family. One evening, the pilot came home late and his family was already in bed. His daughter, who was three years old, got up to say goodnight. She was so excited to see her dad that she hugged him tight and asked, "Where have you been?†+ +The pilot was so surprised and apologetic. He said, "I'm sorry sweetheart. I was busy flying my plane and lost track of time. Please forgive me." + +His daughter smiled and hugged her dad even tighter. "It's ok daddy" she said, "I always forgive you no matter what." + +The pilot's heart melted and he gave his daughter a big hug. From then on, he made sure to balance his time between his plane and his family. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to always make time for the people you love. Even when we make mistakes, love and forgiveness are the most powerful things. +Once upon a time there was a lively girl called Penny. Penny had a long waist and loved to run around with her friends. Today they decided to go to the park and play. + +Penny and her friends ran around and played with the toys. Suddenly, Penny heard a loud noise. It was so loud it disturbed her play. + +Penny said to her friends: "What is that noise?" One of them said, "Let's go find it and see!" + +So, Penny and her friends followed the sound. After a few minutes, they arrived at the pond. In the pond were five frogs. They were jumping in the water making a loud noise. + +Penny laughed and said, "The frogs are so lively!" She and her friends watched the frogs until they got tired and went back to the park. They had a great time and never forgot the lively frogs. +Once upon a time there was a enormous brain. It had never been used before but it was very excited to find out what it could do. Then one day, its owner set it up to see what it could do. + +They asked the brain, “What can you do?†The brain responded, “I can do anything!†They were very happy and decided to test its limits. So, they set it an impossible task: to make a chair fly. + +The brain thought for a while, then said, “I believe I can do it!†So the brainer set about creating something to make the chair fly. But when it was finished, all it had made was a tiny fan. + +Everyone was disappointed and looked sadly at the brain. It felt bad, but still had hope. Everyone was about to leave, when the brain said one last thing: “Wait! I think if I get it to go faster, it could work!†+ +They all looked at each other, but decided to give it a try. So they set the fan to the highest speed, and the chair began to lift off the ground. Everyone cheered! + +But then, unexpectedly, the chair flew too high and out of sight. Everyone searched, but the chair was gone. The brain had set a task it could not complete and they were all left with an enormous problem. +One day, a little girl called Amy went out walking in the park. She looked around and saw lots of things. She saw a lot of green grass, some yellow flowers and a huge tree. + +Suddenly, she noticed something shiny on the ground. She went to take a closer look and realized it was a small, blue box! She was very excited. She picked it up and opened it slowly. + +When she opened the box, she saw it was full of shiny blue stones. "Wow, these are amazing!" she exclaimed. She kept all the stones in the box and went home, looking forward to showing her parents what she had found. + +When she arrived home, she proudly showed her parents the blue box and the blue stones inside it. They both looked very impressed and said, "You found something so amazing! Now you can keep it forever." From then on, she kept the blue box and the blue stones safe and treasured them always. +Once upon a time there was a little elephant who wanted to visit the zoo more than anything. He asked his mom and dad and they said yes! + +On the day of the visit, the elephant couldn't contain his excitement. He skipped through the zoo gates and couldn't wait to see all the animals. + +Suddenly, he felt a strange feeling. His body started to shrink! He shrank so small that he looked like a mouse. + +"Mom! Dad! Help me," the little elephant shouted. But his parents were so far away and couldn't hear him. + +The little elephant was ashamed. He tried to find his parents but he was too small. He started to cry. + +The zoo keeper saw the crying little elephant. He scooped him up and put him in a cage. + +The little elephant was so scared and he never saw his parents. He spent the rest of his days in the zoo, all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy fox called Frederick. He was always getting into sticky situations! One day, he decided to go for a walk in the woods. As he was walking, he noticed a beautiful cross lying on the ground near a river. It was so shiny he couldn't help himself, he had to take it home with him. + +Once he got home he showed his friends the cross. They all admired it, but then noticed there was a problem - it didn't belong to Frederick! + +"Where did you get that?" his friend David asked. + +"I found it in the woods," Frederick replied. + +"You need to lend it back," said David. "That way everyone will be happy." + +Frederick agreed and set off to the woods with the cross. When he arrived, he saw a small turtle. The turtle said that the cross belonged to him and he had been looking for it all day. Frederick was so relieved to have helped the turtle and get the cross back to its rightful owner. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved to lay down. He liked to lay down and rest his legs. + +One day, he had a thought. He said to himself, "I think I will lay down in a different place today!" So, he got up and went looking for a new place to lay down. + +When he reached a grassy hill, he stopped and smiled. He said, "This will be a perfect place for me to lay down and rest my legs!" So, the bald man lay down in the grass and closed his eyes. That felt so nice and comfortable. + +Suddenly, he heard the voice of a small child. The child said, "Why are you lying down here, sir?" + +The bald man opened his eyes and saw the little three-year-old smiling at him. He said, "I'm just resting my legs and I wanted to find a nice place to do it. What are you up to?" + +The little one said, "I'm just playing here. I'm trying to find four-leaf clovers!" + +The bald man smiled, "Well then, I wish you the best of luck!" And they both went their separate ways. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to go on a holiday. The parents gathered the children and they all packed their bags and loaded them into the car. + +The parents drove off in the car, and soon they arrived at the sea. The children jumped out and began to unpack. They had put in so many things that it took them a while to unpack. + +When they had finished unpacking, they looked around and saw the great big sea. The children stared in awe at the blue water stretching far ahead. + +The eldest child, who was four years old, wanted to go for a dip in the sea. However, the mother warned him that the water was very cold and very bitter. + +"No, you can't go in. It will be too cold," said the mother. + +But the boy couldn't be persuaded and he still wanted to go in. The mother said he could but only for a short while. + +So the boy put on his swimsuit and waded into the sea. When he realised how cold and bitter the water was, he quickly hopped back out. + +The family had a wonderful time that day, despite the cold sea water. They packed up their things and drove home, happy and content. +Once there was a strong acorn. It was in a park. The acorn wanted to be free and travel the world. So one day the acorn plucked up the courage and rolled away. + +The acorn rolled across the park. It rolled past ducks, and trees, and a slide. Eventually it reached a big hill and started to go up it. The acorn was determined to make it to the top. + +It worked hard and eventually it made it over the top of the hill. From the top the acorn could see everything around it. It had never seen so much! The acorn was so excited. + +Eventually the acorn's journey had to end. But the acorn knew that it had been very brave and was happy with what it had achieved. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abigail. She was three years old, with long blonde hair and a cheerful smile. Every day Abigail went to the park with her mom and dad. All the other children in the park were popular, but Abigail was shy. + +One day, Abigail saw something very special. It was a bright, colourful journal with a big yellow button on it. She walked over to it and pressed the button. Suddenly, the journal opened, much to Abigail's surprise! + +Abigail opened the journal and saw some words written on the first page: "Welcome to the wonderful world of blinking!". Abigail blinked, and suddenly, the magical journal changed! It was full of wonderful stories, puzzles and games! Abigail was very excited. + +The next day, Abigail arrived at the park to show off her special journal. Everyone wanted it and asked Abigail to play some of the games. Before long, Abigail had lots of friends. She was no longer shy and the most popular girl in the park. + +From then on, Abigail and her friends had lots of magical adventures in the park with Abigail's blinking journal. +Joey was playing in the park with his friends. He was so happy, hopping from one spot to another with an enthusiastic smile on his face. Suddenly, in the middle of his fun, a lollipop appeared and he froze. He eagerly reached out for it, but before he could get his hands on it, it disappeared in a blink of an eye. + +Joey was really confused, so he asked his friends: "What happened to the lollipop?" + +"I don't know," one of them replied. + +The three of them searched everywhere, but the lollipop was nowhere to be found. Suddenly, they heard a giggle behind them. They were surprised and asked, "Who's there?" + +A little girl came out of the bushes. She had been watching them the whole time. She smiled at Joey and said: "I made the lollipop disappear. You can have it if you can catch me!" + +Joey was so enthusiastic that he immediately started running after the little girl. They ran around the park, laughing and enjoying the moment until the little girl finally gave Joey the lollipop. + +From then on, Joey and the little girl were playsmates and the lollipop was their little secret. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lily and Max. They wanted to have a party together, but they were too far away from each other. They thought about what to do and then Lily had an idea. She said: "Let's mail invitations to each other and we can still have a party!" Max liked the idea and they both wrote charming invitations and put them in the mail. + +The next day Max got Lily's invitation and he was very happy. Then he put on his best clothes and raced to Lily's house. When he got there, Lily was already waiting for him and they were both so excited. + +At the end of the party, while they were saying goodbye, Lily and Max both agreed that even though they were far away from each other, they could still be friends and that with a little bit of creativity and imagination, anything is possible. + +The moral of the story is to be creative and use your imagination. It will help you to find solutions to difficult problems. +John was walking along the beach. He was looking for shells to take back home. He noticed a seashell that was much bigger than any of the others he had found. As he bent over to pick it up, he heard a little voice from the inside. He was quite surprised and asked, "Who's there?". + +The shell replied, "My name is Fred and I'm very lonely. I've been living here for a long time and I'm restless. Will you please take me with you?". + +John was so happy he had met a new friend, so he said, "Of course I will take you with me. Your shell may be big, but I'll find a way to carry it". + +And ever since then, John and Fred have been best friends and they enjoy exploring together. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little boy named Tommy. He was excited when his mommy told him that they were going to go on an adventure. + +Tommy put his coat on and stepped outside. It was a beautiful sunny day and he smiled when he saw the bright blue sky. + +He skipped down the path and soon he arrived at a beautiful lake. He ran to the edge of the lake and noticed something sparkling in the shallow water. + +"Mommy, look! A crystal!" he shouted. His mommy smiled and nodded. She explained to Tommy that the crystal was a magical one, and if he wished for something, it would come true! + +Tommy scratched his head and closed his eyes. He thought for a moment, and then wished for a puppy. Suddenly, a cute brown puppy stepped out from behind a bush! + +"Oh wow!" Tommy exclaimed. The puppy was so cute that Tommy wanted to cry! His mommy knelt down and hugged the puppy. + +"Thank you, magical crystal! We'll take good care of our new puppy," she said. + +Tommy smiled and hugged his new puppy tight. He had made a wish that came true, and because of the magical crystal, he was now the proud owner of a cute puppy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Pearl. She was only three years old but she was very brave and tough. One day, she wanted to go on a big adventure. She got her passport and was ready to leave. + +On her way she met a big dragon who challenged her to a game. He said, "If you win, you can go on your adventure. But if I win I will eat you!" + +Pearl was scared but she was so brave and tough that she accepted the challenge. They started to play and Pearl was winning until the very last move. The dragon won and he was so excited. + +He said, "Now I am going to eat you!" Pearl had no way out and was so sad. She was crying when the dragon finally ate her. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a pirate who sailed the sea in his big boat. He was always looking for new things to find. + +One day he spotted a heavy chest bobbing in the water. The pirate carefully pulled it on board and opened it. Inside the chest there were a lot of coins and jewels. Yielding his loot, the pirate was excited to keep it all! + +The pirate was so happy he decided to give his matey a special treat in celebration. He held up a golden coin and said: "I want you to have this, it will help you when you need it." + +The matey was so excited and thanked the pirate very much. They both started to giggle and soon were laughing a lot! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. Anna was three years old and she liked to play outside in the snow. One day, Anna was out in the snow in a big and messy backyard. She wanted to build a snowman and asked her mom for some help. + +Her mom gave Anna a warm, cozy scarf to help keep her warm so she could stay outside and play. Anna found some old sticks and rocks to use as the arms and eyes of the snowman. The scarf made the perfect scarf and hat for the snowman. Then Anna asked her mom to help her roll the big, white snowballs until the snowman was made. + +When the snowman was finished, Anna's mom said it was time to go inside because it was getting too cold. Anna waved goodbye to her snowman and wished him a goodnight. She carried the scarf back to the house and hung it up in the closet. + +Anna went to bed with a smile on her face, happy that she had a lot of help from her mom in making her snowy snowman. +"Mommy, I don't want to eat broccoli," said Little Katie. She wrinkled her nose up and shook her head. + +"But it is good for you," said mommy. "It will make you strong and healthy." + +Little Katie pouted, "No, I don't like it." + +Mommy hugged Little Katie and said, "It's okay, it's okay. We don't always have to do the things we don't like. But sometimes we have to be a bit foolish, like eating broccoli." + +Little Katie felt comforted by her mommy's hug. She knew mommy was telling the truth and that she was being foolish by not eating the broccoli, so she finally decided to take a bite. + +"Mm, it's not so bad," said Little Katie. Mommy smiled and they finished the broccoli together. +Once there was a little boy called Joe. He loved to watch television and play video games. One day, Joe noticed something ugly. It was a cable on the floor. Joe had stepped on it and now it was bent and broken. + +"Mommy! Look what I did," Joe said sadly. + +His Mommy came over and said, "Oh dear - that looks very bad. What happened?" + +Joe explained what he had done and looked ashamed. + +"That was silly of you. From now on, you must always be careful with things. Even if they look ugly, they can still be useful," said Mommy. + +Joe nodded and said, "I'll always be careful from now on. I'm sorry." + +Mommy hugged Joe and said, "It's okay, darling. Just remember to never judge a cable by its cover." + +From that day on, Joe was always careful when watching television or playing video games. He remembered his Mommy's wise words. It's always good to be careful and never judge a cable by its cover! +Jan was so excited to go to the mall! He was preparing for a nice day with his family. Jan was looking for more clothes and games to buy. He asked his mom if they could go to the mall soon. + +Mom said, "Yes, we can go to the mall soon. Let's prepare to go!" + +Jan smiled, nodded, and started preparing what he would need. He grabbed his shoes and hat and ran to the car. + +At the mall, Jan was so excited to see all the new games and toys. But after a few minutes at the mall, Jan heard an awful noise. + +He yelled to his mom, "What is that noise?!" + +Mom replied, "It's coming from the broken escalator. We have to leave." + +Jan was so sad. He had come to the mall to have fun, not leave early. Jan sadly walked out of the mall and sighed. He hoped that he would get another chance to shop at the mall soon. +In the morning, a little ant named John was very busy. He had to carry food home to feed his family. John was walking on the path when he suddenly saw a jar in front of him. He was very excited and soon he had an idea. He decided to use the jar to carry much more food home. + +John ran back home with the jar. When he arrived, his mom was very happy. She asked him why he brought the jar home. John replied, "I wanted to help my family. Now I can carry more food home so we have enough to eat." + +His mother smiled and said, "That is a very kind idea, John. It is important to help your family and to think of others. That is very brave!" + +John was very proud of himself. He had learned a valuable lesson. He was happy he had been so brave and helpful. From that day on, he always tried to help his family and think of others. +"Look, Mommy!" screamed the little three year old. He had found something fat and brown on the ground. + +"What is it?" asked Mommy, peering down at the ground. + +"A dictionary!" shouted the little boy, and he picked it up. The dictionary was so big, he had to use two hands to lift it. + +"Be careful!" warned Mommy. The dictionary was so fat, and he was so small. + +The little boy opened the dictionary, and smiled. He found a word he liked - spring. + +He pointed to the word, and asked Mommy what it was. + +"It's spring," said Mommy, smiling. That's when the flowers come out and the days are sunny and warm. + +The little boy couldn't wait for spring. He wanted to see the pretty flowers, and feel the warm sun on his face. He closed the dictionary, and skipped away, the fat dictionary tucked beneath his arm. +Davey was excited to go on an adventure with his family. He stopped at a big window to get a better view of the world outside. He could see lots of trees and bright flowers, but something bitter caught his eye. As Davey peered closer, he noticed it was a bee! The bee buzzed and flew towards him. + +Davey's parents noticed and quickly tried to move him away, but the bee kept coming. Davey felt scared and angry at the same time. + +"Let's go inside Davey," said his mother. There was nothing that Davey could do but listen and walk away. He felt disappointed and upset. + +As they were walking away, Davey's dad noticed a friendly caterpillar on top of a nearby tree branch. He pointed it out to Davey and smiled. + +Davey was excited to see the caterpillar. He went closer and watched it as it moved around. He was so happy and forgot all about the bitter bee. + +His family laughed and smiled, happy that their adventure was going well. Davey was excited to continue exploring and to get a better view of the world. +Once upon a time, there two friends named Jack and John. Jack was grumpy because he had to do lots of work. John was always so happy, though. + +John said to Jack, "Let's go and play! We can do our work later." +Jack replied, "No, I need to do my work now." +John smiled and said, "Come on, let's just delay the work for a little while and take a break. We'll still get it done!" + +Jack thought that sounded like a good idea. He said, "All right, let's go!" + +So the two of them went outside to have some fun. They played tag and ran around in the park. They didn't worry about their work again until later. + +When they eventually came back, Jack was smiling and happy. He thanked John for helping him delay his work. They never let their work get in the way of their fun again. +Once upon a time there was a kind and special shop. Every day it delivered delicious food to a happy family. + +One day the father said to the mother: "Let’s buy something special for dinner from the shop". So the family went to the shop. + +The shopkeeper said: "Hello! What would you like?" The father said: "We would like something very delicious, please". + +The shopkeeper nodded and said: "Very good choice! I can deliver it to your house so you can have it for dinner!" + +The family was very happy. They thanked the shopkeeper and went home. + +In no time, the shop delivered the delicious food to the family's house. Everyone was so excited to eat the delicious meal. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. He was yellow and very fluffy. He used to wander through the woods, looking for something interesting. + +One day, as he was walking, he saw a little girl. She was playing by herself, making sandcastles. The bear went up to her and said, “Hi! What’s your name?†+ +The little girl smiled shyly and said, “My name is Lucy. What’s your name?†+ +The bear said, “My name is Beary. Would you like to touch my fur? It’s very soft.†+ +Lucy said, “Yes, I would!†She reached out and touched Beary’s fur. It was as soft as a cloud! She smiled happily and said, “Thank you, Beary, this is the best feeling ever.†+ +Beary smiled and said, “You’re welcome, Lucy. Let’s be friends.†Lucy nodded, and the two of them skipped off, hand-in-hand, through the woods. They were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a blue garden. It was full of happy flowers, buzzing bees and friendly butterflies. One day, a little girl came to play in the garden. She spotted a ladybird crawling up a flower, and she asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom smiled, "That is a ladybird. Look, it has red spots!" + +The little girl was delighted, so she leaned in closer and watched the ladybird spread its wings. Then she spotted something else of a bright blue color, and she asked "What is that?" + +Her mom explained, "That is a blue flower. It's a very special flower. Whenever it gets a little bit of sunshine, it spreads its petals wide." + +The little girl thought the flower was so pretty. She asked, "Can I pick it?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, you can pick the blue flower. But remember to be very gentle, so that it can keep growing and fill our garden with beauty!" + +The little girl carefully plucked the flower and put it in her pocket. She thanked her mom and ran off to show her friends the beautiful blue flower she had found in the garden. +Once there was a kid who was very hungry. He was looking for food in the park, but he couldn't find anything. Suddenly, he realized that there was an old lady in the park. He went over to her and said "Hello, I'm very hungry. Please can you give me some food?". The old lady said "I'm sorry, I don't have anything to give you." The little kid was sad, and he started crying. + +The old lady felt sorry for him, so she said "Wait here, I'm going home to get you something to eat". She left and the kid waited, but she never came back. After waiting for a long time, the little kid realized that the old lady had tricked him. He was both sad and hungry, so he went home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient boot in the middle of a deep, dark forest. Two brave adventurers, Jen and Sam, decided to go on an adventure to find out where the boot had come from. + +As the two adventurers walked through the forest, they heard a strange bow. Jen turned to Sam and said, "What is that?" Sam replied, "It must be coming from the boot." + +Jen and Sam stepped closer and found themselves surrounded by a group of little creatures. Jen asked one of them, "Where did the boot come from?" The creature pointed to a large cave at the top of a mountain, and said in a small voice, "It came from the ancient dungeons inside the mountain." + +After the creature finished speaking, the bow came back. The adventurers realised that the bow was actually laughter coming from the creatures. Jen and Sam realised that the little creatures had been playing a game with them. + +The adventurers thanked the creatures for the clue and began their journey towards the top of the mountain. As they neared the entrance of the ancient dungeon, Jen and Sam heard the bow again. The laughter of the creatures echoed through the mountain, and Jen and Sam both laughed with them. + +Jen and Sam then entered the ancient dungeon and discovered the origins of the mysterious boot. After their adventure, Jen and Sam returned to the forest to thank the little creatures before returning to their village. +Once upon a time, there was a raven who lived in a tree. She was so smart and helpful. Every day she would fly around and look for useful things. + +One day, she noticed something interesting below her tree. It was a big pot with some food inside, boiling away. She was so excited. + +The raven flew down and carefully looked inside the pot. "What is this?" she asked. An old woman who was cooking nearby replied: "I'm making a delicious soup. Would you like to try it?" + +The raven smiled and said: "I would, but I'm not sure how I can eat it. I don't have any hands or utensils!" + +The old woman smiled and said: "It's okay. I will help you. Don't worry and just let me cook for you." + +So the old woman carefully fed the raven some of the soup. The raven was so happy and thanked the old woman for her kind gesture. From then on, the raven knew that being useful can be very rewarding. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was called Lucy and the other Sam. + +Lucy and Sam really liked the colour black. + +One day, Sam said to Lucy, "Let's go to the shop and buy something black." + +Lucy was excited, so they went straight away. + +At the shop, they found something perfect! A black hat that was fit for both of them. + +It was so pretty! + +They asked the shopkeeper how much it cost and the shopkeeper said, "It costs two dollars". + +Lucy and Sam gave the shopkeeper two dollars and received their hat. + +Now they both had a fit black hat! + +Lucy and Sam danced around with their hats on and felt very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kari. She was three years old and was very curious. One afternoon, she decided to build a sand castle. Kari took a shovel and bucket and went to the beach. + +When she got there, she saw a big sand castle already built. Kari was amazed and wanted to make a sand castle just like it. She took some sand and placed it in her bucket. With her shovel, she started to make her sand castle. + +Kari was having so much fun until a bigger kid came over. The kid laughed at Kari's sand castle and said it was too small. Kari felt sad and started to cry. + +Just then, the bigger kid said sorry and told Kari he could help her. He started shoveling the sand and helped her make her sand castle. Kari was so grateful and thanked the bigger kid. + +The moral of the story is that being kind to others will make you special and you will be rewarded for your kindness. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear. One day, the bear wanted to visit the temple in the forest. When he arrived, the bear looked around and noticed a door. He walked to the door and tried to open it, but it was closed. + +The bear knocked on the door and a voice from inside the temple said, "Who is there?" + +The bear said, "I am the clumsy bear who wants to visit the temple." + +The voice replied, "Welcome, clumsy bear. To be allowed to enter, you must complete three tasks." + +The bear was very sad, but he was determined to do the tasks. He worked hard and managed to complete them all. With joy, he opened the door and went inside the temple. The temple was beautiful and filled with light and the bear was happy. He enjoyed his time in the temple and left feeling proud and accomplished. +Once there was a boy who was very excited. He was so excited because his family was going to a camp! + +When they arrived at the camp, the boy was so happy. He ran around the camp, looking at all the fun things he could do. + +Suddenly, another boy came over. The two boys started to play together. But, then the other boy said something mean. + +So the first boy got mad and slapped him. The other boy ran away and the boy was sad. + +His family came over and hugged him. They said, "It's okay! Let's enjoy the camp and have fun." + +So the boy smiled and was excited again. He had a great time at the camp. +Jimmy was a popular kid in the neighbourhood. His favourite place to play was in his attic. He liked to play make-believe games last for hours. + +One day, he wanted to explore the attic further. He hadn't noticed before that there was an old door with a locked padlock. + +Jimmy decided to try to open the padlock. He wiggled it, but it wasn't opening. He got more and more frustrated and eventually he used a big rock to break it open. + +To his surprise, there was someone living in the room beyond the door! It was an old man who looked very angry. + +The old man yelled at Jimmy, "I told you to listen! You should never have opened this door!" + +Jimmy was very scared. He ran away and never went back to the attic again, even though it had been his favourite place to play. +Once there was a pink spider. It was really small, but very brave. One day, the spider decided to start a big adventure. + +So, off it went! The pink spider went through beautiful forests and over high mountains. It saw lots of amazing sights while it traveled. + +At the end of the day, the spider found a big lake. It was so still and peaceful. The pink spider was so happy. This was the perfect place for it to rest and relax. + +The spider sat and looked around. It was quiet and, for a moment, all was peaceful. The spider had had a wonderful day and it was ready to go home and tell all of its spider friends about its adventure. +Once upon a time there was a big, white potato. It was lying on the ground, fragile and alone. + +Suddenly, a little girl came walking by. She was just three years old. + +She stopped and picked up the potato. She said to it: “I will take you home with me and make you into a delicious meal.†+ +But the potato replied: “No! Please don’t. I beg you! I want to stay here in the fresh air, where I can see the sun and feel the breeze.†+ +The little girl thought for a moment. Finally, she put the potato back on the ground. She said: “Alright, you can stay here if you want. But please be careful. You’re very fragile.†+ +And ever since that day, the big, white potato has been lying in the same spot, taking in all the sunshine it can and living happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a very brave tiger. He liked to explore the jungle and go on adventures. One day, the tiger found something exciting - a big, round object. He wanted to see what it was so the tiger squeezed it. Suddenly, a voice came out of the round object. + +"Oh, who is squeezing me?" asked the voice. + +"I am!" replied the brave tiger. "I am squeezing to see what this object is!" + +The voice then said, "I am a difficult banana, and if you do not let me go, I will be angry!" + +The tiger was surprised but, being very brave, he still did not let go of the round object. He squeezed even harder and asked the banana, "Why are you so difficult?" + +The banana answered, "If you solve my puzzle, I will let you go." + +The brave tiger thought this was a good idea. He focused all his energy on solving the puzzle and, after some time, he finally did it! + +The banana then said, "You solved my puzzle! I am free now. Thank you, brave tiger!" +Once upon a time there was a noisy hero named Jack. He liked to make loud noise and laugh. One day, he thought of a big adventure! So he began running, shouting and jumping around. + +Suddenly he heard a voice calling him. It was his mom! "Jack, stop shouting!" she said. + +Jack stopped and looked back at his mom. He said, "But mom, I'm a hero. I want to go on an adventure!" + +His mom smiled. She said, "Ok, but remember to use your inside voice inside the house". + +Jack nodded in agreement. So he continued on his adventure, but this time he talked instead of shouting. Everywhere he went, he found more and more fun things to explore. + + in the end, Jack learned that being a hero doesn't mean being noisy. Instead, it means using your voice at the right time. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy owl. She flew around the forest looking for fun. + +One day, she spotted a pattern on the tree's bark. She flew closer and realized it was a special pattern made of dots and lines. She hooted excitedly. + +The owl called to her friend, a cute little mouse. "Come quickly! I have something to show you!" + +The mouse ran to the tree and saw the pattern. "What a cool pattern, Owl!" she exclaimed. + +The owl smiled proudly. She had discovered the pattern. Her bossy nature had paid off! + +The mouse asked the owl what she should do with the pattern. + +The owl thought carefully and then revealed her plan. She wanted to use the pattern to make a special dance. The mouse loved the idea and they both began to practice their moves. + +They danced to the pattern until they were tired and then they flew off to find more secret patterns in the forest. +Once upon a time, a small boy named Bobby and his mommy were walking in the woods. + +Bobby looked around and saw something really big. It was a stable! He yelled out to his mommy, "Mommy, what's that big thing over there?" + +His mommy smiled and said, "That's a stable. It's a special place where people keep animals." + +Bobby got excited. He stretched out his arms as far as he could and said, "I want to go inside!" + +Mommy said, "Let's go. But, we need to be careful because the animals need to rest regularly." + +Bobby nodded and followed his mommy into the stable. He saw cows, horses, and pigs. He was very excited and wanted to say hello to them all. + +Bobby waved at the animals and said, "Hello, friends! I'm Bobby, nice to meet you!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "See, that wasn't so hard, was it? Now let's go home and let the animals get some regular rest." + +Bobby waved goodbye to the animals and followed his mommy out of the stable. Along the way home, Bobby was thinking about all the animals he had seen. He couldn't wait to come back and visit them again! +Once upon a time there lived a curious little monkey. He lived in a big, wild jungle and never stopped exploring. One day he was walking through the jungle when he heard a strange noise. "Cooscooscoo" it went. He was so curious that he decided to investigate. + +He followed the noise until he came across a mysterious egg. The egg was bigger than any other he had ever seen. He couldn't take his eyes off it. Then suddenly the egg started to shake and number of baby birds flew out! + +"What a surprise!" said the monkey. He was so excited that he wanted to show his friends. So he quickly ran off to find them. As soon as he told them the story they were amazed. They couldn't believe that the jungle was filled with so many surprises! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alice. She was three years old and liked to play make-believe. + +One day, Alice pretended that her bedroom was a castle and she was the princess. She wanted to escape and find a way out of the castle. She looked around the bedroom and saw her tooth on the floor. Suddenly, she had an idea! + +Alice picked up her tooth and used it to open the door. She opened the door and stepped into the hallway. It was so tidy and she felt so free. + +Alice shouted out: "I have escaped the castle! I am free at last! + +Then she saw her Mum in the hallway. + +Mum said: "Well done Alice! That was a very clever escape!" + +Alice was very happy and smiled. She had escaped the castle, just like she had planned. +One day, Mama and Tom went to the park. Tom saw that Mama was looking at a beautiful bird on a tree. "Mama, lend me your binoculars, mine are too small," Tom said. + +Mama smiled and gave the binoculars to Tom. Tom looked through them and saw the beautiful bird. "Wow, it's so beautiful," Tom said. + +The bird flew away so Tom gave the binoculars back to Mama. "Thank you for lending me your binoculars," Tom said. + +Mama smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom. Always remember to say please and thank you when you borrow something." + +Tom smiled and nodded. He was so happy that he had seen the beautiful bird. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog who loved to run. Every day, he would tear around the yard, making a big, messy trail in the soil. + +One day, the dog's friend, a rabbit, said, "Let's go for a run together!" The small dog couldn't believe his luck, and he started to run faster. + +The rabbit yelled, "Wait for me!" But the small dog was too excited. He kept running very fast. + +The rabbit tried to keep up, but his little legs could not match the small dog's speed. The poor rabbit was soon left behind, and the small dog kept running. + +When the dog came back home, he was out of breath and the soil was all messed up. He realized he should have been more patient with his friend. The small dog had a lot of fun, but he learned a valuable lesson in the process. +The young girl loved noon. She said it was her favorite time of the day. Her parents were always amazed at how she could tell the time, because it wasn't something they taught her. + +One day, she said, "When it's noon, you should go outside and spray the flowers. They will love it!" + +Her parents weren't sure what she meant by that, but they thought it would be fun to try it out. So the next day when the clock struck noon, the girl took them outside and showed them how to spray water on the flowers. + +The flowers seemed to come alive as they soaked up the water. All the colors and aromas were brighter than ever before. + +The girl smiled as she watched the flowers come alive. She had known that they would appreciate the water and love it as much as she did. +Emily and her family were walking in the park on a jolly sunny day. They stopped to look at a model of a castle. "Wow, look at this cool model, Emily!" said her mom. Emily agreed and wanted to collect it. + +"We can't take the model with us, but if you want to collect it, why don't you take some pictures?" suggested her dad. + +Emily was very happy and eagerly grabbed her camera from her pocket. She took a few pictures of the model and smiled. She then took out a piece of paper and a pen and carefully sketched the model. + +When she was done, she said, "Look! I collected a model of the castle. Isn't it great?" + +Her parents smiled and said, "Yes, it's wonderful! You're so jolly!" Emily was delighted and put the model and the pictures proudly in her bag. She waved goodbye to the castle and they continued their walk in the park. +Once there was a small girl called Sarah. She was very curious. One day, she found a box that had a golden top in the corner of her room. She was intrigued and picked it up. + +When Sarah touched the top, it started to display a beautiful, rainbow-like light. She was mesmerised by it and decided to play with it. + +A few minutes later, a scary monster appeared from the top. It was tall and it made a loud noise that scared Sarah. She started to cry as the monster moved closer. + +"Help me! Help me!" she shouted. But nobody could hear her as she was helpless against the monster. + +The monster quickly grabbed Sarah and took her away into the darkness. That was the last time anyone ever saw or heard of Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was 3 years old and very playful. + +One day, Lola wanted to go outdoors and play. She asked her mom if she could, and her mom said yes. As Lola left, her mom told her to be careful because the weather was light. + +Lola went outside and saw lots of animals - birds, cats, and dogs! She wanted to feed them. So, she took out some food and started to feed the animals. + +The animals were so happy to get the food, and they ate it all up. Little Lola was so proud that she had been able to feed them. + +Afterwards, she went back inside and told her mom about the animals and how she had fed them. Her mom said she was very proud of Lola for taking care of the animals. + +And that was the story of how little Lola fed the animals on a light day. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who was very troubled. He couldn't sleep at night and felt sad all the time. One day, his grandma called him on the telephone. She was very wise and wanted to encourage him. + +"Hello, sweetheart," she said. "I know you feel scared and sad. But I want you to know that you can make it through this." + +The little boy was quiet as he listened to his grandma's comforting words. "Grandma, I don't know if I can do it," he said. + +"Of course you can," his grandma said. "You are brave and strong. Never forget that. I'm always here if you need me." + +The little boy felt a bit better. His grandma's kind words had encouraged him and made him feel more hopeful. + +From that day on, the little boy kept in touch with his beloved grandmother. Whenever he was feeling troubled, he knew he could count on her to give him encouraging words. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly baseball. No one wanted to play with it. But one day, the baseball had an idea. He invited a little girl to come and play with him. + +The little girl was excited. She ran over and picked up the ugly baseball. + +The baseball said, "I'm so happy you came. Are you ready to play?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, let's play!" + +So the little girl and the ugly baseball played for hours. They had so much fun that they decided to invite all their friends to come and play with them. + +And so, the little girl and the ugly baseball had lots of fun, playing with all their friends! +Once upon a time there was a little bunny called Bob. Bob was a furry creature with big ears, a soft nose and sparkly eyes. Every day, he would hop around in the meadow looking for tasty grass and yummy clover. Today he decided the hop to the clearing in the forest. + +When he got there, Bob saw something strange. All around the clearing was a lot of waste! Cans, bottles, paper and bits of plastic were scattered in the grass. Bob hopped over and started to have a tidy up. He collected the cans and bottles and put them in a pile in the corner. + +"What are these things?" thought Bob. He looked around to try and find an answer and was surprised when he saw a creature standing in the shadows. + +"Hi there!" said the creature. It was a fox! "What do you want nice bunny? + +"What are these things?" asked Bob. + +"Ah, those are waste items," said the fox. "Humans drop them not thinking about the damage it does to nature. You're doing a great job tidying them up!" + +Bob smiled. He was happy he could help. He worked hard and soon the clearing was clean. Then he hopped off into the woods and back to the meadow. From then on, he made sure to help keep the world free from waste. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Cynthia. Cynthia was worried because she had never tasted a pumpkin!  + +One day, Cynthia's mom brought her to the grocery store. When they arrived, Cynthia's mom pointed at a big, orange pumpkin and said, "Look, Cynthia, here is a pumpkin! Let's take it home so you can try it!" Cynthia was so excited. + +Cynthia and her mom took the pumpkin home and put it on the kitchen table. Cynthia was a bit scared to try the pumpkin, as she had never tasted it before. "It's okay," said her mom. "Let's try some pumpkin together." + +Cynthia and her mom cut the pumpkin up and took a bite. Cynthia was surprised. The taste was sweet and yummy! She smiled and said, "It's good! I like the pumpkin!" + +Cynthia was so happy that she had tried the pumpkin. She was no longer worried. She looked at her mom, smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me try something new!" +Once there was a clumsy elephant. Every morning, he would stretch his trunk to get some milk from the river. One day, he stretched so clumsily, he fell into the river! Not knowing how to swim, he tried and tried to get out, but couldn't. + +Then an elephant came by, saw him and said, "Why are you stuck?" + +The clumsy elephant answered, "I stretched too much and now I'm stuck!" + +The elephant said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." + +The elephant grabbed the trunk, gave it a big tug and the clumsy elephant was free! + +The clumsy elephant thanked the elephant and said, "From now on, I will stretch more carefully." +One day, a little girl named Lee was playing in the park. She noticed another little girl, her friend Emma, crying. + +Lee rushed to Emma and asked, "What's wrong?" + +Emma said, "I fell and scraped my knee. It really hurts." + +Lee saw that Emma's knee had a big scrape. She said, "I think you need a bandage." + +Emma nodded her head, so Lee kneeled down. Lee took a bandage out of her pocket and slowly wrapped it around Emma's knee. + +Emma smiled when the bandage was done. She thanked Lee and asked, "Can you help me up?" + +Lee gave Emma her hand. She gently pulled her up. + +Lee asked, "Are you feeling better now?" + +Emma said, "Yes, but my knee still feels a little sour." + +Lee said, "Well, hopefully it won't feel sour for long. Let's play tag and forget about it!" + +Emma smiled. Soon enough, they were running and laughing around the park, happy and carefree. +Bob was a brave young boy. He loved to explore the beach. He was walking along until he noticed something black near the tide. He went up close to take a look and it turned out to be a wounded bird. The bird was hurt and could not fly away. + +Bob had an idea. He said to the bird, "Let me help you heal." + +The bird thanked Bob and was so relieved to have help. Bob worked with the bird all day to help it heal. He even gave it bits of food and water from his lunch. All the while, the tide of the ocean slowly went up and down. + +At last, the bird was able to fly away. Bob smiled and said, "Goodbye, I hope you have a good flight!" The bird just looked back with a wink, as if to say "thank you". + +Bob waved goodbye, feeling happy that he was able to help the bird heal. +One day, a rabbit and a fox went for a walk together in the dark forest. The rabbit was hopping around, trying to find something interesting. Suddenly it spotted something sparkly in a pile of rocks. The fox and the rabbit stopped to take a closer look. + +The sparkly thing was a diamond! The fox was excited and tried to grab it but the rabbit was faster and scooped it up. The fox was so angry that it ran towards the rabbit, trying to get the diamond. In its haste, the rabbit scampered away and accidentally scattered the rocks all over the ground. + +The rabbit was scared and ran as fast as it could into the dark forest. The fox followed, but it was too dark for the fox to see where the rabbit went. The fox was so frustrated that it had lost the diamond and became determined to find it again. + +The rabbit and the fox have both been searching for that diamond ever since that fateful day, but the dark forest remains silent about the diamond's hiding spot. +One sunny day, a little girl and her dad decided to go sailing. They put on their life jackets and hopped into their boat. They sailed across the lake, and felt the cool breeze as they enjoyed the scenery. + +The little girl said excitedly, "Look, Dad, I can see some thunder in the clouds!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "You are so creative! Let's keep sailing and see if we can go underneath the thunder clouds." + +They sailed towards the clouds and the little girl waved to the thunder in the distance. Soon they had sailed underneath the clouds. The little girl felt so proud of her dad and herself. + +After they sailed back to shore, the little girl said, "That was so fun, let's go sailing again next week!" Her dad laughed and said, "I'd like that, my brave sailor!" +Harry was in the yard with his pet rabbit, hopping around. Harry smiled at the bunny, reaching out to stroke its soft fur. Suddenly the rabbit stopped, sniffing at the ground before it. + +Harry watched curiously as the rabbit popped something into its mouth. "What are you eating?" he asked. + +The rabbit looked back with a twinkle in its eye. "It is a bitter plant," it said. "It tastes really yummy!" + +Harry frowned. "But you shouldn't eat something if you don't know what it is!" + +The rabbit smiled at Harry and hopped away. From then on, Harry kept a close eye on what the rabbit ate in the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. She was three years old. + +One day, Anna was walking in the park when she suddenly got very hot. She started to struggle to get home and her mom saw her. Anna's mom saw that something was very wrong, so she took Anna to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor told Anna's mom that Anna was very sick. Anna and her mom had to struggle together to help her get better. + +The doctor gave Anna some medicine, and slowly but surely her sickness went away. Soon Anna was better and didn't feel hot anymore. + +The moral of the story is that when you are in trouble, it is important to reach out for help from others. Anna and her mom struggled together, and got help from the doctor that made Anna better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Eliza who was three years old. Eliza had been dreaming of getting a bicycle for a very long time, so one day she decided to ask her mum if she could have one. + +“Daddy, can I have a bicycle?†she asked her dad. + +Her dad smiled. “That is a very rare thing to ask for. How about we make a deal? If you do the chores around the house, I will get you that bicycle.†+ +“Yeah!†Eliza exclaimed. She was very excited. She was sure that if she worked hard enough, she would get her bicycle in no time. + +And so Eliza worked hard every day and finally, after a few weeks, she had finished all the chores. So her dad decided to take her to the store to buy the bicycle. + +Eliza was so happy that she had done the work to get her dream bicycle. She was so excited to ride it, she couldn't wait to show it off to all her friends! +One day, Little Jack was playing in the sand. He saw a pebble which glittered in the sunshine. He picked it up and said, “This pebble is very good, I must keep it.†+ +Little Jack put the pebble in his pocket. He smiled when he felt it. He said, “I have gained a good pebble.†+ +His big sister came up to him. She said, “Little Jack, why do you have a pebble?†+ +Little Jack smiled. He said, “I found it and it is very good. I am glad I can keep it.†+ +Little Jack looked at the pebble and smiled again. He said, “I am glad I have gained this pebble.†+Once, there was a group of friends. Sarah, Jack, Connor and Emma. They all went for a walk one day, to explore the world around them. As they were walking, they came across a beautiful cord. + +Jack was very excited, and quickly grabbed it. He handed the cord to Sarah and said, "Look! It's so beautiful, let's do something cool with it". The others all agreed, and they decided to make their very own kite. + +They all worked together to assemble their kite. Once it was finished, they all cheered and applauded their work. They flew the kite high into the sky and everyone admired how beautiful it looked. + +Unfortunately, the cord soon snapped and the kite flew away. No one could get it back, and everyone was very sad. The friends had no choice but to go home without their kite. +Once upon a time there was a small child. She was playing in her yard when she saw a ghost. It was scary! The little girl was scared and started to cry. + +The ghost spoke to her in a very soft voice. It said, "Don't be scared. I just want to spin with you." +The little girl asked, "What is spin?" + +The ghost said, "Spin is like a dance. I just want to dance with you." +The little girl felt brave so she said okay. + +The ghost started to spin and it was fun! The little girl was laughing and having a great time. +Suddenly, the ghost started to spin faster and faster. The little girl tried to run away but she couldn't move. She was stuck in one place. The ghost was spinning so fast it was starting to catch fire. + +The little girl started to scream but no one came. The scary ghost kept spinning until it turned into ashes. +The little girl was so sad. She never saw the ghost again. +Once upon a time, there lived a family of bears in their very special house in the world. Every day, the bears would play and be happy together, happy to be safe and protected. + +One day, the original world was threatened by a dark force and the bears were scared. They decided to call their friend, Jack the Rabbit, and ask him to help protect them. + +Jack the Rabbit hopped over to the bears’ house and said, “Hey, I can help you! I’ll stay right here and protect you!†+ +The bears smiled and thanked their friend but, sadly, it wasn’t enough. The dark force was too strong and it pushed into the house, destroying everything in its path. Jack the Rabbit fought bravely but, in the end, he was no match for the enemy. The bears were unable to protect their original world. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little chick who lived at the edge of the forest. She had long, thin legs, and every day she loved to go for a walk. + +One day, on her walk, she came across a big bush with huge, juicy-looking fruit. She couldn't resist, so she decided to take a bite. But when she did, she found the fruit to be sour and too hard. + +“That’s odd,†she thought to herself. She looked around and noticed an old tree near the bush. She asked him, "Do you know why this fruit is so sour? + +The old tree smiled and said, “The fruit here on this bush is too fresh. It needs to remain on the bush a little longer before it will be ripe and sweet.†+ +The little chick thanked him for the advice and decided to remain nearby and wait for the fruit to ripen. After a few days of waiting, the fruit was finally sweet. The little chick was very pleased. She enjoyed the sweet fruits and thanked the old tree for helping her. + +From then on, whenever the little chick wanted sweet fruit, she had them come to the old tree and remain there until they were ripe and sweet. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. He was only three years old and loved to explore the world. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. Tim took a leather bag, filled it with some snacks, and headed out. He was so excited that he didn't even notice he was a bit uncomfortable in his leather shoes. + +Tim began walking and soon came across a pond. Looking down at the water, he saw a colorful fish swimming in the pond. The fish said, "Hello, Tim! Would you like to come drink from my pond?" + +Tim was confused. He didn't know what to drink from the pond, but he trusted the fish. Taking a sip, he tasted the cool, refreshing water. Tim smiled and said, "Thank you!" He had never tasted better water before and was so happy. + +Tim filled up his leather bag with the pond water and continued his journey. He had a wonderful time, and he felt much more comfortable in his leather shoes. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Suzy and Sam. They lived in a small town, and they loved to explore. One day, they spotted a store that they had never seen before. They were so excited and wanted to go inside. + +When they opened the door, they were confused. The store seemed quite empty. There was nothing on the shelves. Suzy looked at Sam and said, "What is this store for?" + +Then an old lady stepped out from the back room. She smiled at them and said, "This is a special store. It provides food, clothes and toys to those who are in need." Sam and Suzy were so relieved - they knew now why the store had seemed so empty. + +They thanked the old lady for her kindness, and Suzy said, "We can help too!" The old lady smiled and said, "I would love some help. I'm sure those in need will appreciate it." + +So Sam and Suzy began to help the old lady in the store. They delivered the food, clothes and toys to those who needed it. It felt so wonderful to help others in need. The old lady smiled and thanked them for their kind hearts. +Once there was a big park filled with many different animals. One day, a little monkey named Joey was walking around the park. He skipped around, looking for something new. + +Suddenly, Joey saw a huge pond filled with dirty water. He was curious and decided to jump in. But the water was dark and murky and filled with tiny bubbles. Joey felt scared and worried. + +Fortunately, a kind squirrel ran over and shouted, "Don’t go in! Its dirty water." Joey thanked the squirrel and listened to what he had to say. He stayed away from the pond. + +From that day, Joey learnt a good lesson: If something looks too dangerous and dirty, it might not be the best thing to do. It’s important to always be careful and to listen to wise advice. +Sam usually got oranges for snack. He took a bite of the orange and its sweet juice ran down his chin. + +“Do you like oranges, Sam?†asks his mom. + +“Yes, they are yummy,†answers Sam. + +But one day, Sam found the orange too hard to eat. He tried to bite it, but it was difficult. + +“Mommy, I don’t know how to eat this orange,†Sam said. + +His mom smiled and took the orange. She showed Sam how to peel the orange. He watched as she pulled the orange apart, revealing the juicy slices inside. + +“See, now it's easier for you to eat,†his mom said. + +Sam smiled and began eating the orange. He knew that his mom always gave him the best guesses. +Once upon a time there was a man called Sam who liked to go for a jog. Every morning he put on his red shoes and ran through the park. He felt happy when he jogged and he began to whistle. + +One day, as he was jogging, he saw a big red balloon flying above him. It looked very pretty in the sky and he wanted it to stay with him. + +He shouted up to the balloon, "Please attach yourself to me, balloon." +But the balloon just kept floating away. + +He started running, trying to catch the balloon, but it was too fast. Suddenly, he tripped and crashed to the ground! + +The balloon stopped and floated back towards him. It attached itself to his red shoe and stayed with him the whole way home! Sam was very happy that the balloon wanted to be with him and never let it go. +Once there was two friends living together. They loved to share things with each other. + +One day, they decided to make an icy treat. They went to the stove and turned it on. They put some ice inside and stirred it around until it was icy. + +Then they put some sugar on top and stirred it all together. It started to look like a delicious treat! + +The two friends shared the icy treat together. It was the best treat they ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. It had thick roots, which were very attractive. Near the tree, there was a small cow. It wanted to pull the roots out of the ground. But the tree would not let the cow do that. + +The cow tried harder and harder to free the roots, but the tree resisted. The tree was very strong. It was determined to keep its roots safe and not let them be pulled out of the ground. + +Finally, the cow got tired and gave up. It said to the tree, “I tried to pull your roots, but you were too strong. You resisted me!†+ +The tree smiled and said, “I am proud of my strong roots! Nothing is going to budge them!†And the cow agreed that the tree’s roots were attractive and strong. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tom and Anna. Tom wanted to go on an adventure and see the world, so he asked Anna to come with him. + +Anna said, “Yes! Let’s go!†+ +Tom and Anna set out on their journey early one morning. They walked through a cool forest and over a high hill. They stopped to bake some tasty treats at a muddy lake. + +Then, Tom and Anna heard a loud roar and saw a big, cool dragon flying in the sky. They were amazed and quickly tried to hide. + +The dragon noticed them and said, “Where are you going?†+ +Anna said, “We’re going on a journey.†+ +The dragon said, “Follow me, and I will show you wonders you’ve never seen before!†+ +Tom and Anna agreed, and they followed the dragon. The dragon brought them on an incredible journey. When they returned, they hugged the dragon and thanked him for the adventure. + +Tom and Anna went back home, but they’ll always remember their cool, magical journey. +Once upon a time there was a boy who had a knot in his shoe. He was so frustrated because the knot was making it hard to walk. Every time he tried to walk, he had to stop and try to fix the knot. + +Then one day, the boy had an idea. He took a piece of string and began to wrap it around the knot. He wrapped and wrapped, trying to make the knot tighter. + +Soon the knot was very strong and the boy was happy. Now he could walk without having to stop to fix the knot. His shoe was much improved and he was not so frustrated. + +The boy was so proud of himself for finding a way to improve his shoe. From then on, he was never frustrated by knots in his shoes again. +Once upon a time, there was a little mixer. It was all alone, and it felt very miserable. + +Then one day, a boy came and stayed for a while. The boy and the mixer talked and played together, and the mixer was so happy! + +The boy and the mixer had lots of fun together. They played all kinds of games and made lots of noise. + +But then one day, the boy had to leave. The mixer was so sad, and it felt so lonely and miserable again. + +But then something wonderful happened. The mixer started to change. It slowly became a little tractor. Now it can drive around, making all sorts of noises and having fun. And the mixer was happy once again! +Once upon a time, there was a big red car. The car had four big wheels. One day, one of the wheels broke. The car could not move. + +The car's owner needed to replace the wheel. He found a shiny new wheel in the store. It was clear and strong. + +He took the broken wheel off the car. Then, he put the new wheel on the car. It fit perfectly! + +The car was happy! Now, it could move again with the new wheel. The new wheel worked so well that the car drove off happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a naughty girl who was very impatient. She was playing with her toys near a safe when she heard her mum calling her. She quickly put the toys away and ran to her mum, forgetting to close the safe properly. + +She arrived to her mum who was very angry. She said, "I told you to be careful! You must always close the safe when you're done." + +The naughty girl felt very sad and she said, "I'm sorry. I forgot." + +The mum felt more upset and said, "No excuses!" She made the girl go back to the safe and open it, but to her surprise, all the things inside were gone! + +The naughty girl was so sad and she cried, "Where are my toys? Someone took them!" + +The mum said, "You should have taken better care! Now be more careful and never forget things again." The naughty girl was very sad that all her things were gone and promised never to forget again. +Once upon a time there was a furry bear who lived in the forest. He was always so friendly and he loved to hug. One day he went for a walk and saw a funny little frog. "Hello there," said the frog, "where are you going?" + +The bear smiled and said, "I'm going for a walk in the forest." + +The frog hopped closer so he could get a better look. "Can I come too?" he asked. + +The bear smiled and said, "Yes, of course! We can have a lot of fun." + +So the two friends began walking and hugging as they went. They saw all sorts of animals as they explored the woods together and even found some yummy berries to eat. + +When it was time to go home, the bear and the frog hugged. They both knew they would be friends forever. The end. +Once there was a boy called Sam. He liked playing with blocks, so his parents decided to give him a special surprise. On his third birthday they gave him a big box full of unusual blocks. + +Sam was so excited! He opened it right away and found all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours. Some of the blocks had funny pictures on them, like a cat and a dog, and some had funny lettering that he couldn't read yet. + +Sam played with the blocks all day. He made houses, castles and creatures. He even imagined them talking, welcoming him to their world. + +At the end of the day, Sam and his parents snuggled up together in front of the fire, and Sam talked and talked about all the wonderful things he had made with his new blocks. It was an unusual, but very happy day! +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy called Joe. He liked to play with missiles and launch them high into the sky. One day Joe was playing with a missile and it went too high and too far. He tried to find it but he could not. + +Joe's mommy saw the missile flying and she was very angry. She shouted at Joe and made him feel ashamed. + +Joe felt so sorry so he went and found a wet cloth. He wiped his tears away and felt better. He promised his mommy he would never play with missiles again. Joe was so sad he had made his mommy angry, but he was very happy to have wiped his tears. +Once upon a time there was a King who was looking for a very special person. He wanted someone who was obedient and would follow his orders. + +One day the King held an important meeting and invited everyone in the kingdom. At the meeting he announced, "Welcome my loyal people! I am looking for someone who is obedient and I have chosen all of you!" + +The people were confused and asked, "What do you mean your majesty?" + +The King replied, "Whoever is obedient and follows my orders will be rewarded with a golden crown!" + +Everyone was excited and promised to always be obedient. The King looked around and chose a special child who was obedient and cheerful. + +He placed the golden crown on the child's head and said, "You are now my special person and I welcome you to my kingdom." + +The other people cheered and clapped. + +The King congratulated the obedient child and said, "You have now become a true loyal friend of mine, and I look forward to ruling the kingdom together." +Once upon a time there was a 3 year old named Tom. Tom was walking along, happily jumping and singing when he heard a loud noise coming from the house next door. He asked himself, "What could that be?". + +He opened the front door slowly and he heard someone calling, "Where is the page?". Tom looked around and saw an old man. He was looking around the room, and shouting very loud. The old man saw Tom and asked him, "Do you know where the page is?". + +Tom was very scared. He didn't know what the old man wanted, so he shook his head to say 'no'. The old man was angry and he walked away, leaving Tom alone in the house. He felt so worried! He had no idea what the old man wanted and why he was so angry. + +He went back to his house and he was very sad. It was a bad ending for Tom. He wished he had been able to answer the old man's question so he wouldn't have been so scared. But he'll never know what the old man wanted the page for. +Once upon a time there was a mommy, a daddy and a little boy. The little boy was very excited to go to the restaurant. He was wearing a big smile on his face. + +At the restaurant, the little boy was amazed by all the yummy food on the menu. He wanted to order one of it all! + +The mommy said, "You can choose one, son. But when it is finish, we have to go." + +The little boy was very happy and quickly chose a meal. He ate it really fast. But after he finished, he saw his mommy and daddy were still eating. + +He felt sad and asked, "Can I have another one? Please!" + +The mommy and daddy looked at each other and said, "We are sorry, sweetheart. But we can't all have more. We have to share, so others can also enjoy the food." + +The little boy was taught an important lesson that day. He learned that, no matter how much we want, we have to learn to share so everyone can be happy. + +The snowman smiled as his mom and dad hugged him. He was so glad to have such loving parents. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old, but she was very adventurous. One day, Jane wanted to explore the sea. She asked her mom, "Can I go to the sea, please?". + +"No," said Mom. "It's too dangerous. I must prevent you from going to the sea by yourself." + +Jane was very sad, but then she remembered that every weekend, her family went to the beach. "Can we go to the beach this weekend?" She asked Mom. + +"Yes," said Mom. "We can go to the beach and you can see the sea. We'll also eat yummy ice cream!" + +Jane was very happy. She couldn't wait to go to the beach and explore the sea! +Once there was a little boy who found a pepper. He wanted to eat it but he struggled to open it. He tried his hardest and red bits of pepper started to come out. He thought it smelled delicious and wanted to eat it. + +He decided to make friends with the pepper. He grabbed a spoon, and softened it in a bowl of warm water. Then he grabbed some salt and sprinkled it on top. + +The little boy tasted the pepper. He was so happy because it was so tasty and delicious! He finished the whole pepper and thanked it for the yummy treat. + +The little boy and the pepper became best friends and he would always struggle to open it whenever he wanted to eat it. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird wanted to fly away and explore the world. He had a plan but he needed a key for it to work. So he went off in search of a key. + +He travelled far and wide, but everywhere he looked, he could not find a key. He felt weak and tired, almost giving up hope. + +Then one day, the bird spotted a key in a nearby meadow. The bird flew down joyfully and picked up the key. He looked at the key and knew that it was just what he had been looking for! + +The bird flew off with the key, and he quickly found a big door that seemed to be the right size for the key. He flew up to the door, inserted the key and opened it with a swift turn. + +The bird was so happy. He flapped his wings and flew away into the sky, on his way to wonderful new adventures! +Once there was a gorilla in the jungle and it was very hot. Then it started to rain. It was great because the gorilla felt cool and refreshed. + +The gorilla saw a friend and said, "Let's play together!" + +"Yes!" the friend said. + +So they ran around and laughed and the rain felt good. The hotness was gone and they could run and play all day. + +Then the sun came out and they had to stop. But they promised each other they would play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Milly. One day, Milly went outside and she saw a bow on the ground. She thought it was so pretty, she wanted to pick it up. So she went over and picked it up. + +Suddenly, a kind voice called out. "Milly, that is my bow! Please, give it back!" Milly was confused and scared. She looked around and saw a boy she had never seen before. He had kind eyes, but still, she was scared. + +Milly's eyes filled with tears. She didn't want to get in trouble! The boy smiled and said, "It's OK, Milly. You can keep the bow." Milly smiled back, relieved. She thanked the boy for being kind. The boy smiled and said, "Anytime!" + +And from that day on, Milly and the boy were good friends. Whenever Milly needed help, the kind boy was always there. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named Joe. Joe liked to go outside to play. One day Joe was outside and he saw a big, red telephone. Joe had never seen a telephone before. He asked his mother what was it for. His mother explained that it was a powerful telephone. + +Joe was very excited. He wanted to know how the telephone worked. His mother suggested that he try calling someone. Joe thought of his best friend named Tom. He dialed the number and waited. Soon he heard a noise and Tom's voice came in loud and clear! + +Joe was amazed. He asked Tom to come outside and play. Tom was happy to hear from Joe and said "Wow! What a powerful telephone!" Joe and Tom made a plan to go play at the park the next day. + +Joe was very excited about his new discovery. He couldn't wait for tomorrow and all the fun he was going to have! +Once upon a time, there was a small motorcycle. Every day it drove around the city, but it wasn't very clean. + +One day, a 3 year old child saw it and said: "Look, Mommy. The motorcycle is dirty!" + +Mommy looked at the dirt on the motorcycle and said: "Yes, it is. Let's help clean it!" + +So, Mommy and the 3 year old worked together to clean the small motorcycle. They used a wet cloth to wipe away the dirt and the grime. Then the 3 year old rubbed the cloth to make the motorcycle sparkle and shine. + +When the motorcycle was finally clean, Mommy and the 3 year old stepped back and smiled with pride. They had worked together to make it clean. Then the 3 year old said: "Look at the small, clean motorcycle!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to jump. He would jump all day long. One day, while Tim was jumping, he saw a big dishwasher in the kitchen. He was very curious about it. + +Tim's mom saw him looking at the dishwasher. She said, "Tim, be alert when you are near the dishwasher. It can be hot and you might get hurt." Tim nodded and continued to jump around the kitchen. + +As Tim was jumping, he saw a little frog outside the window. The frog was also jumping. Tim opened the door and said, "Hi, frog! Let's jump together." The frog agreed, and they both jumped happily in the yard. Tim's mom watched them with a smile, happy that Tim was having fun and staying alert. +One day, a lovely dog named Max went to the park. Max loved to play in the park. He liked to run and jump and fetch his bone. Max had a friend named Lily. Lily was a cat. They liked to play together. + +Max said to Lily, "Let's play at the park!" Lily said, "Yes! I want to play too!" So, Max and Lily went to the park. They played with Max's bone. They threw it and caught it. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big rain came. The park became wet and muddy. Max and Lily got very dirty. They could not find the bone. They looked and looked, but it was gone. Max and Lily were sad. They went home without the bone. It was a bad ending for their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who lived in a big castle. The prince was very kind and loved to help others. One day, he found a rare, shiny rock. He wanted to share it with his friends. + +The prince went to his friend, the rabbit. "Look at my rare rock," said the prince. "Be careful, it is sharp." The rabbit looked at the rock and said, "Wow! Thank you for sharing!" + +As they played, the prince and the rabbit saw a bird with a hurt wing. The prince used the sharp rock to cut a piece of cloth. He wrapped the cloth around the bird's wing to help it feel better. + +The bird said, "Thank you, prince! You are very kind." The prince smiled and said, "We should always help our friends." The rabbit, the bird, and the prince played together and had a fun day. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the sun. One day, it rained and made a big puddle in the yard. + +Spot saw the puddle and wanted to play in it. He jumped in and splashed around. He got all wet, but he didn't mind. He was having so much fun. Spot wanted to keep playing in the puddle all day. + +But then, Spot saw a poor little bird who couldn't fly because its wings were wet. Spot wanted to help the bird. He got out of the puddle and shook off the water. Then, he found a dry spot for the bird to sit. The bird was happy, and Spot was happy too. They both had a fun day, even though they didn't keep playing in the puddle. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a cricket jump in the grass. Tim stared at the cricket and wanted to play with it. He said, "Hi, cricket! Let's play together." + +The cricket looked at Tim and said, "I have a friend named Bee. She is jealous when I play with others. But I want to play with you too." Tim and the cricket played and had fun. They knew Bee would come soon. + +Later, Bee came to the park. She saw Tim and the cricket playing. Bee felt jealous and said, "Cricket, why are you playing with Tim?" The cricket said, "Bee, we can all play together and be happy." So, Tim, the cricket, and Bee played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was adventurous and liked to try new things. One day, Lily found a small box with a picture of a match on it. She didn't know what it was, so she showed her mom. + +"Mom, what is this?" Lily asked. Her mom looked at the box and said, "That is a match, Lily. It can make fire, but it's not for you to play with. It can be dangerous." + +Lily wanted to be safe, so she put the box of matches back where she found them. Then, she went to the kitchen to find something to eat. She saw a big red apple on the table and picked it up. "I will eat this," she said happily. + +As she ate the apple, Lily thought about her day. She was happy that she had been adventurous and discovered something new. But she was also glad that she listened to her mom and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot lived in a small house with a garage. One day, Spot was playing in the garage when he saw a big box. He was curious, so he went to sniff the box. As he sniffed, he suddenly had to sneeze. "Achoo!" he sneezed. + +Spot's sneeze was so loud that it made his friend, Sam the cat, upset. Sam came running into the garage and asked, "Spot, why did you sneeze so loud? You scared me!" + +Spot looked at Sam and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't mean to scare you. I was just sniffing this big box and I had to sneeze." + +Sam looked at the box and said, "Let's open it together and see what's inside." So, Spot and Sam opened the box and found a big, soft blanket. They decided to share the blanket and snuggle up together. Spot's sneeze had made Sam upset, but now they were both happy, warm, and cozy under the big, soft blanket. And they played together in the garage all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. The tree had a shiny crystal. The crystal was very pretty. All the animals liked the crystal. + +One day, a bird came to the tree. The bird wanted to part the tree's branches. The bird wanted to see the crystal better. The bird said, "Please, let me see your crystal." + +The tree was kind. It let the bird part its branches. The bird saw the crystal. The bird was happy. The tree was happy too. They were all friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big oak tree. It was in a nice park. Many kids loved to play near the oak tree. There was a new red ball that the kids liked to play with. + +One sunny day, two friends, Tom and Sue, went to the park. They wanted to play catch with the new red ball. They stood by the big oak tree and threw the ball to each other. They laughed and had fun. + +But then, the ball went up high and got stuck in the oak tree. Tom and Sue were sad. They tried to jump and catch it, but they couldn't. A tall man saw them and helped them. He got the ball out of the tree. Tom and Sue were happy again. They said thank you to the man and kept playing catch by the big oak tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a magic mask. The mask was very pretty. Mia liked to wear it all the time. + +One day, Mia went outside to play. It was a wet day. The rain made everything wet. Mia wore her magic mask and jumped in the puddles. She had lots of fun. + +Then, something strange happened. Mia said, "Vanish!" and the mask made her vanish. She could not see herself, but she could still play. Mia laughed and played in the wet rain. The magic mask made her day even more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy pipe that he loved to play with. He would pretend to be a musician and make music with his pipe. One day, Tim felt naughty and decided to play a trick on his friends. He hid the pipe and told his friends that it was lost. + +His friends were sad and wanted to help Tim find his pipe. They searched all around but could not find it. Tim laughed and told them it was just a joke. His friends were upset and did not want to play with him anymore. + +Tim felt bad and wanted to improve his behavior. He said sorry to his friends and promised to be a good friend. They forgave him and played together again. Tim learned that being naughty was not fun and it was important to treat others kindly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to write poems. One day, she wrote a poem about her friend, the sun. + +Lily went to the park to share her poem with her friend, Tom. Tom didn't know what a poem was. He was ignorant about poems. But he liked to listen to Lily's words. + +Lily said, "Sun, sun, I love you. You make the sky so blue. You make the flowers grow. You make my heart glow." Tom smiled and said, "I like your poem, Lily. I love the sun too." + +Now, Tom and Lily love to write poems together. They share their poems with their friends. And they all learn from each other. +Once upon a time, there was a red bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to fly and play with his friends. One day, Bobo saw a big tree with pink flowers. He wanted to see the flowers up close, so he decided to climb the tree. + +Bobo climbed up the tree, higher and higher. He saw the pink flowers and smiled. They were so pretty! As Bobo climbed, he saw his friend, Toto the squirrel. Toto was also climbing the tree to find nuts. They both said "hi" and continued to climb together. + +When Bobo and Toto reached the top of the tree, they looked around and saw their beautiful home. Everything was so small from up high! They laughed and played in the pink flowers. After a while, they climbed back down the tree and went home. They were very happy to have climbed the tree and seen the pretty pink flowers together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was fearful of many things, but he was very brave when he needed to be. One day, Tim's mom made some tasty soup for lunch. Tim loved soup, and he was very excited to eat it. + +While Tim was eating his soup, he heard a loud noise outside. He was a little scared, but he knew he had to stop eating his soup and go see what it was. Tim went to the door and opened it slowly. + +Outside, Tim saw a big dog barking. The dog looked scared too. Tim knew he had to help the dog. He went back inside and got a bowl of his soup. He gave the soup to the dog, and the dog stopped barking. The dog was happy, and Tim was brave. They became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little jeep. The jeep was gentle and kind. It liked to give rides to all the animals in the forest. The animals loved the jeep and were very happy. + +One day, the jeep met a big, mean truck. The truck was not gentle like the jeep. The truck wanted to take the forest for itself. It told the jeep to go away and never come back. The jeep was very sad. + +The animals did not like the mean truck. They missed their gentle jeep friend who gave them rides. So, they made a plan to help the jeep. The animals all worked together to make the truck go away. The jeep came back and gave the animals their rides again. They were all very happy and lived gently ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a rocket. This rocket was not ordinary. It was very big and shiny. The rocket could fly very high in the sky. It had a name. Its name was Zoomy. + +One day, Zoomy met a little boy. The boy said, "Hi, Zoomy! Can I fly with you?" Zoomy was happy and said, "Yes, let's go!" So, the boy and Zoomy went up, up, up into the sky. + +They saw birds, clouds, and the sun. They had a lot of fun. Then, they came back down. The boy said, "Thank you, Zoomy!" Zoomy said, "You're welcome! Let's play again soon!" And they were both very happy. +One day, a little girl named Sue went for a walk in the lovely woods. She saw many pretty trees and flowers. Sue was very happy. + +As she walked, Sue found a big trunk. She opened the trunk and saw many fun toys inside. Sue played with the toys and had a great time. + +A kind squirrel came by and saw Sue. The squirrel said, "Thank you for playing with my toys." Sue smiled and said, "Thank you for sharing your toys with me!" They played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Lucy. She loved to go on adventures in her big backyard. One sunny day, she put on her favorite hat and went outside to play. + +As she walked, she saw a sign pointing to a hidden path. Lucy followed the path and found a shiny gem! It was blue and sparkled like the sky. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Lucy wanted to show her mom the gem, so she went back home. Her mom was so proud of her brave girl. They put the gem on a shelf in Lucy's room, and it made her smile every day. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim wanted to play. He went to his friend, Sara, and asked if he could borrow her rope. Sara said yes, and they started to play. + +While they were playing, a big, angry dog came running. The dog wanted the rope too. Tim and Sara got scared and ran away. The angry dog took the rope and played by itself. + +Later, Tim and Sara came back with a big stick. They showed the stick to the angry dog, and the dog ran away. Tim and Sara got the rope back and played happily together. The angry dog never came back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy magnet that he loved to play with. He would use it to pick up small things like paper clips and coins. One day, Tim saw a butterfly and wanted to show it to his mom. + +Tim had a crazy idea. He thought maybe his magnet could catch the butterfly. So, he tried to make the butterfly stick to the magnet. But, the butterfly just flew away. Tim was sad because he could not catch the butterfly. + +Then, Tim's mom came and told him that magnets don't work on butterflies. She showed Tim how to gently catch the butterfly with his hands. Tim was able to hold the butterfly and then release it back into the air. Tim was happy and learned that not everything sticks to magnets. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Tom. Tom was a lawyer who helped other animals. One day, a little mouse named Jerry came to Tom for help. Jerry was sad because a big dog took his cheese. + +Tom wanted to help Jerry. They made a plan to get the cheese back from the big dog. Tom and Jerry had to be brave and smart to manage their plan. + +They went to the big dog's house and saw the cheese. Tom talked to the big dog while Jerry took the cheese. The big dog was angry, but Tom managed to calm him down. In the end, Jerry got his cheese back and they all became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat that loved to sail on the peaceful sea. One sunny day, the boat met a big ship. The ship had a gift for the little boat. + +"Hi, little boat! I have a gift for you," said the big ship. "It is a new sail! With this sail, you can go faster and help others." + +The little boat was very happy and said, "Thank you, big ship! I will use this gift to help my friends." + +The little boat used the new sail to help other boats and even some fish. Everyone was very happy and the sea was more peaceful than ever. The little boat learned that sharing and helping others made the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little purple dog named Spot. Spot was walking in the cold park. He started to shiver because it was very cold. He wanted to find a warm place to rest. + +Spot saw a big cross in the park. He thought that maybe the cross could help him stay warm. But when he got close to the cross, he met a mean cat. The cat did not want Spot to be near the cross. + +Spot and the cat started to fight. They both wanted the warm cross. But then, they saw a little girl with a warm blanket. The girl saw them shivering and felt sad. She put the blanket on Spot and the cat. They stopped fighting and became friends. They all stayed warm together under the blanket. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was very bored one sunny day at noon. She wanted to do something fun, but she did not know what to do. Mia saw her mom in the kitchen and asked, "Mom, can I help you?" + +Her mom was happy and said, "Yes, Mia, you can help me add some things to the big pot for lunch." Mia was excited to help her mom. She added some peas, carrots, and corn to the pot. She stirred the pot and felt like a big girl. + +After they finished cooking, Mia and her mom sat down to eat the yummy food they made together. Mia was not bored anymore. She learned that helping her mom could be fun. From that day on, Mia always helped her mom in the kitchen, and they had a great time together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw an icy puddle on the ground. Tim liked to observe things, so he looked at the puddle very closely. He saw his face in the water and smiled. + +Tim had an idea. He ran to his dad's toolbox and took a small hammer. He went back to the icy puddle and gently tapped it with the hammer. The ice cracked and made a fun noise. Tim was very excited. + +He played with the icy puddle for a while, making different shapes with the cracks. Then, he put the hammer back in the toolbox and went inside to tell his mom all about his adventure. Tim's mom was happy to see him having fun and learning new things. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Tom. He loved to run and jump all day. Tom had a big friend named Max, who was a dog. They liked to play together in the park. + +One sunny day, Tom saw a little light in the grass. He was curious and wanted to catch it. The light moved fast, and Tom chased it all around the park. Max saw Tom and thought it was a fun game. So, Max joined Tom and they both chased the light together. + +After a long time, Tom and Max were tired. They decided to surrender and stop chasing the light. They sat down under a big tree and took a nap. When they woke up, they played together again, happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a family of bears. They lived in a big, warm cave in the woods. One day, Mama Bear said to Papa Bear and Baby Bear, "Let's invite our friends to our home for a fun day." + +So, the bear family invited their friends, the bunny family, to come and play. The bunnies hopped and laughed with the bears all day long. They played hide and seek, and tag, and had a big picnic with lots of yummy food. + +As the sun began to set, Mama Bear said, "Thank you for coming to play with us today." Mama Bunny replied, "We had so much fun! Thank you for inviting us." + +Everyone was very sleepy after playing all day. The bunny family hopped back to their home, and the bear family went into their warm cave. Baby Bear yawned and said, "I'm so sleepy, Mama." Mama Bear smiled and said, "Me too, Baby Bear. Let's go to sleep now." + +The bear family snuggled up together and fell asleep, dreaming of the fun day they had with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was a poor soldier, but he was very brave. He had a dream. He wanted to fly high in the sky like a bird. Every day, he would look up at the sky and wish he could fly. + +One day, the soldier found a magic feather. The feather was very special. It could make anyone fly. The soldier was so happy. He held the feather tight and started to fly. He flew up, up, up into the sky. + +As he flew, he saw a little bird who was sad. The bird could not fly. The soldier wanted to help. He gave the magic feather to the bird. Now, the bird could fly too. The soldier and the bird became good friends. They played together every day, and they were both very happy. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the garden. She saw a big, red radish. Lucy thought the radish looked tasty. She wanted to eat it. But, her friend Tom was there too. Tom also wanted to eat the tasty radish. + +Lucy and Tom did not want to share. Lucy said, "I saw it first!" Then she pointed at the radish. Tom said, "No, I saw it first!" He pointed at the radish too. They both wanted the whole radish for themselves. + +Lucy's mom came to the garden. She saw Lucy and Tom fighting. She said, "You should share the radish." Lucy and Tom thought about it. They knew sharing was good. They broke the radish in half. Lucy and Tom both ate a piece of the tasty radish. They were happy and played together in the garden. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a different toy, a big, blue bird. She named the bird Blue. Mia loved to play with Blue and listen to him sing. + +One day, Mia lost Blue. She felt worry in her heart. She looked under her bed, in the toy box, and even in the kitchen. But Blue was not there. Mia was very sad. + +Then, Mia heard a soft sound. She listened carefully. It was Blue's song! Mia followed the song and found Blue outside in the tree. She hugged Blue tight and promised to never lose him again. Mia and Blue were happy together, and they played all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, it started to rain. Tim was sad because he could not play in the rain. But then, he remembered his big umbrella. + +Tim took his umbrella and went outside to play. He saw a small dog who was wet and cold. The dog was not alert and did not see the big puddle in front of him. Tim ran fast and used his umbrella to keep the dog dry. + +The dog was very happy and played with Tim. They both had fun playing in the rain under the umbrella. The other kids saw them and joined in the fun. They all learned that helping others can make your day better too. And from that day on, they all played together and were always alert to help their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little girl named Mia. She loved to fold paper into fun shapes. One day, she made a big paper boat. Mia had a feeling that this boat would be special. + +Mia and her mom made a yummy dessert. It was a big cake with sweet frosting. Mia thought, "I can't wait to eat this dessert with my friends!" She went to her room and saw her paper boat. She had an idea. + +Mia put the dessert on her paper boat. The boat did not break! She carried the boat with the dessert to her friends. They were so happy to see Mia and the dessert. Mia's paper boat was very special, just like she knew it would be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to have a picnic with her friends. She asked her mommy to help her dress in her favorite red dress. Lily was so happy she could twirl and dance in her pretty dress. + +Lily and her friends went to the park with a big basket full of yummy food. They sat on a soft, green grass and shared their treats. They had apples, cookies, and sandwiches. Everyone was very nice and said "please" and "thank you" when they passed the food. + +But then, a rude squirrel came to their picnic. The squirrel tried to take their food without asking. Lily and her friends said "No, squirrel! That's not nice!" The squirrel felt bad and said "I'm sorry." Lily and her friends shared some food with the squirrel, and they all had a fun picnic together. +One day, a little dog named Spot went for a long walk. He was very tired and wanted to take a nap. Spot looked for a nice place to sleep. + +Spot found a big soft bed of grass. He was so happy! But when he laid down, he felt confused. This was not his usual nap spot. He missed his cozy bed at home. + +Spot decided to go back home. He walked and walked until he found his house. He went inside and saw his cozy bed. Spot jumped in and took a long, happy nap. +Once upon a time, there was a big restaurant. It was not fancy, it was cheap. Many people came to eat there every day. The people who worked there were very nice. They always smiled and said hello. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the restaurant with his mom. Tim was hungry, so he asked his mom for food. His mom said, "What do you want to eat, Tim?" But Tim did not know what to pick. He looked at the menu and saw many things. + +A nice lady who worked at the restaurant saw Tim and his mom. She came over and asked, "Can I help you?" Tim's mom said, "Yes, please. Can you tell us what is good to eat here?" The lady smiled and answered, "We have very good pizza and yummy ice cream." Tim's eyes got big and he said, "I want pizza and ice cream, please!" The lady laughed and went to get the food for Tim and his mom. They had a great time at the cheap restaurant. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little boat. The boat had a big anchor. One sunny day, the boat went out to play in the sea. + +While the boat was playing, the sky turned dark. The boat knew it had to cover itself to stay safe from the rain. So, it threw its anchor into the sea and hid under a big tree near the shore. + +The rain came and went, and the boat stayed safe under the tree. The boat learned that it was important to cover and protect itself when it saw danger. And from that day on, the charming little boat always remembered to stay safe and be ready for any trouble that came its way. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to run and play. One day, Max saw a big race for dogs. He wanted to join and win a medal. + +Max went to the race and met a new friend, a big dog named Sam. Sam said, "Max, let's tie our tails together so we can run faster." Max and Sam tied their tails and got ready to race. + +The race started and Max and Sam ran very fast. They were winning the race! But then, they felt guilty because they knew tying their tails was not fair. So, they stopped and untied their tails. + +Max and Sam did not win the race, but they were happy because they knew it was better to be fair. They became best friends and played together every day. +One day, a girl named Mia had a fragile toy. She loved her toy a lot. Mia wanted to send the toy to her friend, Tom. Tom lived far away, so she needed help. + +Mia asked her mom, "Can you help me send my toy to Tom?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful. The toy is fragile." + +Mia and her mom went to the post office. They put the fragile toy in a box. They wrote "fragile" on the box, so people knew to be careful. They put the box on a big truck. The truck went across a big cross in the road. + +The truck got to Tom's house. Tom opened the box and saw the fragile toy. He was very happy. Mia and Tom played with the toy on the phone. They had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little red house. In the house lived a kind mommy, a strong daddy, and a happy boy named Tim. They liked to tell stories and play games together. Tim loved to hear stories about big animals and fast cars. + +One day, Tim did something bad. He took a red crayon and drew on the wall. The wall was now messy. Mommy and daddy saw the red crayon on the wall and were not happy. They knew they had to punish Tim for what he did. + +Mommy and daddy told Tim that drawing on the wall was not good. They said, "Tim, you have to clean the wall and say sorry." Tim felt sad but knew he had to fix his mistake. He cleaned the wall and said sorry to mommy and daddy. After that, Tim never drew on the wall again. And they all continued to share happy stories together in their little red house. +Once upon a time, there was a polite boy named Tim. He liked to help everyone in his town. One day, Tim's mom asked him to get some wood for their home. + +Tim went to the forest with his little red wagon. He found a big pile of wood. He put the wood in his wagon and started to go back home. On his way, he saw a little bird who was cold. + +Tim felt bad for the bird, so he gave it some of the wood from his wagon. The bird was very happy and thanked Tim. Tim smiled and continued on his way home. + +When Tim got home, his mom was proud of him for being so polite and helpful. They used the wood to make their home warm and cozy. Tim knew that helping others was a good thing to do. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a big gate. The gate was closed. Tim wanted to go to the other side. He tried to open the gate, but it was too heavy. Tim was sad. + +A brave dog named Max saw Tim. Max asked, "Why are you sad?" Tim said, "I want to go to the other side, but the gate is too heavy." Max said, "I will help you." + +Max and Tim tried to open the gate together. They pushed and pushed. The gate started to move. They were brave and did not give up. The gate opened, and they went to the other side. Tim and Max were happy. They stood by the gate and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived with her mom, dad, and aunt. Lily loved her aunt very much. They played together every day. One day, it was very cold outside. Lily and her aunt wore warm clothes and went out to play. + +While they were playing, they saw a big bird. The bird was hungry. It tried to steal Lily's hat. Lily's aunt saw the bird and said, "No, bird! That is not yours!" The bird was sad, but it did not steal the hat. + +Lily's aunt got an idea. They went inside and found some bread. They broke the bread into small pieces. Lily and her aunt went back outside to the cold. They gave the bread to the bird. The bird was happy and did not try to steal anymore. Lily, her aunt, and the bird all played together in the cold. They had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park. She saw many pretty flowers and trees. Lily loved to walk and look at all the things around her. + +One day, she saw a huge tree with a big hole in it. Lily was curious and wanted to discover what was inside. She peeked into the hole and found a tiny room with a small stage. + +Inside the room, she saw little animals having a dance party. They were all happy and having fun. Lily smiled and clapped her hands. She joined the animals and danced with them all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there was a playful squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to kick things around. He would kick leaves, nuts, and small sticks. One day, while Sam was playing, he saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was an axe. Sam did not know what an axe was, but he thought it would be fun to kick. + +Sam kicked the axe, and it flew through the air, hitting a big tree. The tree shook and many leaves fell down. Sam thought it was fun, so he kicked the axe again and again. Each time, the tree shook more and more. Sam did not know that the tree was getting hurt. + +One day, when Sam kicked the axe, the tree fell down with a big crash. Sam was very sad. He had hurt the tree, and now it was gone. The other animals in the forest were sad too. They had lost their home. The moral of the story is to be careful with things you do not know, as they can cause harm to others. +Once upon a time, there was a smart elephant named Elly. She had a big trunk and she liked to step in the forest. She loved to play with her friends. + +One day, Elly and her friends were playing near a big tree. Elly used her trunk to pick up leaves and step on them. They made a fun sound. Her friends laughed and clapped. + +At the end of the day, Elly and her friends were tired but happy. They all said "bye" and went home. Elly knew she was a smart elephant with a big trunk, and she loved to step and play with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty red car. It was shiny and bright. The car had a big smile on its face. It loved to drive around the town and say "beep beep" to all its friends. + +One day, the pretty red car met a duck. The duck was lost and needed help. The car said, "I will lead you home, little duck." So, the pretty red car and the duck went on a fun adventure together. + +They drove past trees, flowers, and houses. The duck was happy to have a friend lead the way. At last, they found the duck's home. The pretty red car beeped goodbye, and the duck said, "Thank you!" The car drove away, happy to have helped a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man who had a pipe. He was very compassionate and loved to help others. One day, he went for a walk with his pipe in the park. + +While walking, he saw a little bird who was sad. The bird had lost its way back to its nest. The compassionate man wanted to help the bird, so he had an idea. He used his pipe to make a loud sound that the bird's mom could hear. + +Soon, the bird's mom heard the sound from the pipe and flew to find her baby. The compassionate man was happy to see the bird family together again. The birds thanked the man for his help, and they all became good friends. The man with the pipe always helped his friends when they needed him. +Once upon a time, there was a fearful dog named Ben. Ben was scared of many things. One day, Ben was playing in the yard. He saw a big iron gate. Ben was curious and wanted to see what was behind it. + +Ben's owner, Lucy, saw him near the gate. She knew what was behind it. Lucy did not allow Ben to go near the gate. But Ben was very curious. He wanted to know what was behind the gate that made him feel so scared. + +One sunny day, Lucy opened the gate. Ben was very excited. He saw a big, friendly dog named Max. Ben was not scared anymore. Now, Ben and Max play together every day. Ben is happy that Lucy allowed him to meet Max. +Once upon a time, there was a big tiger. He lived in a warm and cozy cave. One day, he went out to play with his friends. They played all day long. As they played, they saw a small house. It was not in good shape. The tiger and his friends thought they could repair it. + +The next day, the tiger and his friends went to the house. They worked very hard to fix it. They knew someone would be very happy to have a nice house. The tiger felt good about helping. They kept working until the house was all fixed up. + +Soon, a little bird came by. The bird was looking for a new home. When she saw the house, her eyes got big. She was so happy to find a warm and safe place to live. The tiger and his friends smiled. They were glad they could help the bird. And from that day on, the bird and the tiger became the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a zip on her bag. She opened the zip and saw a card inside. The card had a picture of a big, dark tree on it. Sue liked the card and wanted to show it to her friend, Tim. + +Sue went to Tim's house and showed him the card. Tim liked the dark tree too. They decided to go outside and find a big, dark tree just like the one on the card. They walked and walked, looking for the tree. + +At last, they found a big, dark tree in the park. Sue and Tim were very happy. They played under the tree all day long. When it was time to go home, they put the card in the zip of Sue's bag. They would always remember their fun day with the big, dark tree. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy telephone that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play with him. But Timmy didn't want to share his toy telephone with his friend. Timmy's friend became sad and went home. + +Timmy felt bad about what he had done. He thought about how his friend must feel. Timmy became thoughtful and realized that he should have shared his toy telephone with his friend. The next day, Timmy went to his friend's house and apologized. He gave his friend the toy telephone to play with and they had fun together. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to be more thoughtful and share his things with others. He became a better friend and his friends became happier when they played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a poor dog because he didn't have a home. He would walk around the town all day looking for food. One day, Max saw a little girl and her mom walking down the street. + +"Mommy, can we feed the dog?" the little girl asked. + +"Sure, we can give him some of our sandwich," her mom replied. + +Max was so happy to have some food to eat. He wagged his tail and licked the little girl's hand. But then, another dog came and tried to take Max's food away. + +"Hey! That's not fair!" Max barked. + +"Don't worry, Max. You can have the rest of our sandwich," the little girl said. + +Max felt so grateful and happy that he had some friends who would feed him. From that day on, Max would follow the little girl and her mom everywhere they went. He was no longer a poor dog because he had a family who loved him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore. One day, he saw a huge fire burning in the forest. He wondered what was causing the fire and decided to investigate. + +As he got closer, he saw that someone had left their campfire burning and it had spread to the trees. Timmy knew he had to act fast to put out the fire before it got any bigger. He ran to the nearby river and filled his bucket with water. He ran back to the fire and threw the water on it until it was out. + +Timmy learned an important lesson that day. He learned that fire can be dangerous and it's important to be careful. He also learned that he could make a difference by taking action and helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she decided to create a big picture for her mommy and daddy. + +Lily worked very hard on her drawing, but she got frustrated because she couldn't get the colors just right. She sighed and said, "I wish my picture was perfect." + +Her mommy saw that Lily was feeling sad and said, "Don't worry, Lily, your picture is beautiful just the way it is." + +Later that day, Lily's mommy and daddy hung her picture on the wall. Lily was so happy to see her sign of hard work and creativity on display for everyone to see. She smiled and said, "I'm glad I didn't give up. I created something special." +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She liked to explore the forest near her house. One day, she saw a big, grey wolf. The wolf looked at her with his big, yellow eyes. Lily was scared, but the wolf was friendly. They played together and had fun. + +After a while, Lily noticed that the wolf's fur matched the trees around them. It was hard to see him! She thought it was cool. The wolf howled and Lily laughed. They were having a great time! + +When it was time to go home, Lily gave the wolf a big hug. She was happy to have made a new friend. From then on, whenever she went into the forest, she looked for her curious and playful wolf friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big nose and loved to take things. One day, Timmy saw a toy that he really wanted. He took the toy from his friend without asking. + +His friend said, "Timmy, that's not nice. You're being selfish." + +Timmy felt bad and gave the toy back to his friend. He said, "I'm sorry. I won't take things without asking again." + +His friend forgave him and they played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard. The leopard was very fast and could run very quickly. One day, the leopard went for a walk in the jungle. Suddenly, the leopard saw a bird. The bird was flying very fast and zoomed past the leopard. + +The leopard was amazed at how fast the bird could fly. Then, the leopard saw a monkey. The monkey was very honest and always told the truth. The monkey said, "I saw the bird zoom past here just a moment ago." + +The leopard was very happy to hear this and decided to try and catch the bird. The leopard ran and ran, but the bird was too fast. The leopard realized that even though he was fast, the bird was faster. So, the leopard went back to the monkey and thanked him for being honest. From that day on, the leopard knew that he could always count on the monkey to tell him the truth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, she found an ugly crab in the sand. It scared her, but then she saw it dance! The crab danced around in circles and Lily laughed and clapped her hands. She thought the crab was so funny and cute. From that day on, Lily went to the beach every day to look for the dancing crab. She never found it again, but she still loved playing in the sand and imagining the crab was there with her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that a big storm was coming. She said it was important to prepare for the storm. + +Lily and her mom went inside to get ready. They turned off all the lights and unplugged their electronics. Then, they got some blankets and pillows to make a cozy fort in the living room. They also made sure to have plenty of snacks and water. + +Suddenly, there was a loud boom of thunder and a flash of lightning! Lily felt scared, but her mom hugged her tight and said they were safe in their fort. They listened to the rain and watched the lightning until the storm passed. Lily learned that preparing for a storm was very important, but it could also be fun to spend time with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the bathtub with her rubber ducks. One day, Lily's mom asked her to count how many ducks she had. Lily counted one, two, three, four, five ducks! She was so proud of herself. + +But then, Lily accidentally knocked over the shampoo bottle and made a big mess. She felt ashamed and didn't want her mom to see. So, Lily quickly cleaned up the mess with a towel and put the shampoo back. + +When her mom came back, she saw Lily had cleaned up and was very proud of her. Lily felt happy again and continued to play with her ducks in the bathtub. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the store and get some milk. Timmy was excited to go on an adventure. + +As Timmy walked to the store, he saw a big dog chasing a cat. The cat was running slow and the dog was getting closer. Timmy knew he had to hurry to help the cat. "Stop, doggy!" Timmy shouted. The dog stopped and the cat ran away. + +When Timmy got to the store, he saw a long line of people waiting to buy things. Timmy counted the number of people in line and there were ten. Timmy didn't want to wait in line for a long time, so he asked the cashier if he could go first. The cashier said no and Timmy felt sad. + +On his way back home, Timmy saw a little girl crying. She had lost her teddy bear. Timmy asked her what was wrong and the little girl told him she couldn't sleep without her teddy bear. Timmy knew he had to help the little girl find her teddy bear, so he started to look for it. He looked slow at first, but then he started to hurry because he wanted to help the little girl as soon as possible. They found the teddy bear and the little girl was happy again. Timmy felt proud that he could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow named Betsy. Betsy was very kind and loved to give milk to her farmer friends. One day, a little boy came to see Betsy. He wanted to give her a hug, but Betsy was too wide, so the boy just patted her gently. Betsy was happy to see the boy and gave him some milk to drink. The boy loved the milk and thanked Betsy for being so kind. From that day on, the boy would come to see Betsy every day and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but Lily wasn't having much fun. + +Her friend Tommy noticed and asked, "Why aren't you smiling, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "I want to win the race, but I'm not very fast." + +Tommy had an idea. He said, "Let's have a gentle race. We can all hold hands and run together." + +Lily smiled and they all held hands. They ran as fast as they could, but they didn't care who won because they were all having fun together. In the end, they all crossed the finish line at the same time and they all smiled. From that day on, Lily knew that winning wasn't everything and that being gentle and kind was more important. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to take a bath. Timmy didn't want to take a bath because he thought it was boring. + +While Timmy was taking a bath, he accidentally splashed water all over the floor. His mom came in and saw the mess. She got angry and told Timmy to clean it up. Timmy didn't want to clean it up, so he started crying. + +Then, Timmy's mom had an idea. She grabbed a noisy towel and started tickling Timmy with it. Timmy started laughing and forgot about being upset. His mom hugged him and told him that it's important to clean up after ourselves. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to always clean up his messes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool. One day, Lily went to the pool with her mom. When she saw the pool, she said, "Wow! It's enormous!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a big pool." + +Lily swam and played in the pool for a while. Then, she saw a boy swimming very fast. She said, "I admire how fast he can swim!" Her mom said, "Yes, he's a good swimmer." + +Lily and the boy started to play together. They had so much fun in the pool. Lily said, "I love swimming with my new friend!" Her mom said, "I'm glad you're having fun." And they all swam happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with her dad. One day, Lily's dad noticed that the pedals on her bike were too tight. He said, "Lily, do you want me to loosen the pedals on your bike?" Lily replied, "Yes, please!" + +Her dad offered to fix the pedals for her. He got a wrench and loosened the pedals. Then, he said, "Try pedaling now, Lily." Lily hopped on her bike and pedaled with ease. She said, "Wow, Daddy! That's much better. Thank you!" Her dad smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm happy to help." From that day on, Lily and her dad continued to ride their bikes together, enjoying the fresh air and the freedom of the open road. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch her favorite cartoons on TV. One day, Lily's mom was talking on the phone with her friend about a new network that she wanted to join. + +Lily asked her mom, "What's a network?" + +Her mom explained that a network is like a group of people who help each other and work together. + +Lily thought about this for a moment and then asked, "Can I join the network too?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. We can pass on the information to the other members." + +Lily was happy to be a part of the network and she played quietly with her toys, knowing that she was helping others just like her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a green planet in his backyard. + +Excitedly, Timmy ran inside to tell his mom. "Mommy, mommy! I found a green planet outside!" he exclaimed. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Timmy. Let's go take a closer look." + +As they approached the planet, they noticed that it was broken. "Oh no, the planet is broken," Timmy said sadly. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. We can fix it together," his mom replied. And so, they worked together to fix the planet and make it beautiful once again. Timmy was so happy to have discovered the planet and even happier to have helped fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a scooter that she loved to ride. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Lily, can I ride your scooter?" asked Timmy. + +"Sure!" said Lily. "Imagine we are racing cars!" + +They took turns riding the scooter and pretending they were in a race. Suddenly, they saw an incredible rainbow in the sky. + +"Wow! Look at that incredible rainbow!" said Timmy. + +"I know, it's so pretty," said Lily. "Let's keep imagining we are racing towards the rainbow!" + +They rode the scooter faster and faster, and soon they felt like they were flying. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a big store. The store had lots of toys and candy. The staff who worked there were nice and helped people find things. One day, a little girl went to the store with her mom. She wanted a toy, but her mom said it was too expensive. The little girl saw a cheap toy and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes and the little girl was happy. + +As they were leaving the store, the little girl saw a balloon on the ground. She picked it up and wanted to keep it. Her mom said no because it might pop and she would be sad. The little girl didn't mind and said she would be careful. Her mom said okay and they went home with the cheap toy and the balloon. The little girl was very happy and played with her new toy and balloon all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very bored because it was raining outside and she couldn't go play. So, she decided to play with her thermometer. She shook it and watched the numbers go up and down. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and said they were going to play a game. It was a race to see who could put on their shoes the fastest. Lily was very excited and tried her best. In the end, she won the game and was very happy! + +After the game, Lily's mom took her temperature with the thermometer. She was healthy and had no fever. Lily was happy that she won the game and was healthy too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk up a big hill. It was a lovely day with blue skies and fluffy clouds. + +As she walked up the hill, she met a friendly dog named Max. "Hello, Max! How are you?" asked Lily. Max wagged his tail and barked happily. "Would you like to come with me up the hill?" asked Lily. Max barked again and started to follow her. + +When they reached the top of the hill, Lily looked out at the beautiful view. "Wow, it's so pretty up here!" she said. Max barked and wagged his tail. "Do you like it too, Max?" asked Lily. Max shrugged his furry shoulders and licked her hand. They sat together and enjoyed the lovely view. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a nest in a big tree. Every morning, Tweetie would wake up early and sing a pretty song. The other birds in the tree loved to hear Tweetie's regular morning song. + +One day, a little squirrel named Nutty climbed up the tree to visit Tweetie. "Good morning, Tweetie!" Nutty said. "I love your regular morning song. It always makes me happy." + +"Thank you, Nutty!" Tweetie replied. "I love to sing every morning when I wake up. It's my favorite thing to do." + +Suddenly, there was a loud crack from a nearby branch. Tweetie and Nutty looked over and saw that the branch had broken. "Oh no!" Tweetie said. "That's not good. We need to be careful and make sure we stay safe up here in our tree." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite vest that he always wore. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice when his vest fell off. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy realized that he didn't have his vest anymore. He needed his vest because it was his favorite and it kept him warm. Timmy's friends helped him look for the vest, but they couldn't find it. + +Timmy felt sad because he was careless and didn't take good care of his vest. He learned that he needed to be more careful with his things so that he wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast with butter on it. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to try some toast too, but Lily didn't want to share her butter. + +But then, Lily remembered that sharing is nice and makes her friend happy. So, she cut the toast in half and put some sweet butter on her friend's piece. Her friend loved it and they both had a yummy snack together. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing her butter makes her feel happy too. She also realized that being sweet to others is important and makes everyone feel good. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. It was very strong and could move all around. One day, the tank got stuck in the mud. It tried to move, but it couldn't. The tank was struggling to get out of the mud. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew over and saw the tank. It was very alert and noticed that the tank was in trouble. The bird flew down and pecked at the mud around the tank. The tank started to move a little bit. + +The bird kept pecking and pecking until finally, the tank was free! The tank was so happy and grateful to the little bird. From that day on, the tank and the bird became friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a modern napkin that she loved to use at dinner time. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They had a picnic and Lily used her napkin to wipe her mouth. + +After they finished eating, Lily wanted to play on the swings. Her mommy told her to stay close and not wander off. But Lily didn't listen and ran away to the other side of the park. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards her. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to use her napkin to protect herself, but it didn't work. The dog bit her and she had to go to the hospital. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and stay close to them. Even if you have a modern napkin, it won't protect you from danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump and play in the fields. One day, he found a shiny coin on the ground. Benny thought the coin had a lot of value and decided to keep it safe in his tight pocket. + +Benny continued to jump and play, showing off his shiny coin to his friends. But one day, a sly fox saw Benny's coin and wanted it for himself. The fox waited until Benny was alone and snatched the coin from his pocket. + +Benny was sad and scared. He knew he shouldn't have shown off his valuable coin. From that day on, Benny learned to keep his treasures hidden and tight. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and roll in the mud. One day, Max saw a sign that said "no dogs allowed". But Max didn't understand what the sign meant, so he went into the park anyway. + +A park ranger saw Max and tried to remove him from the park. But Max didn't want to leave, so he started to bark and growl. The park ranger got scared and ran away. + +Max was happy that he could stay in the park, but he didn't know that he was causing trouble. The next day, the park was closed because Max had scared all the people away. Max didn't understand what he had done wrong, but he was sad that he couldn't play in the park anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to mix things together in the kitchen. She mixed sugar and flour to make cookies. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to a big building called a university. It was very clear and shiny. They saw lots of people learning new things there. + +Lily wanted to mix things at the university too. She asked her mommy if they could go to the science lab. In the lab, Lily mixed different colors of paint and made a beautiful picture. Her mommy was so proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny toy car that she loved to play with. One day, she saw a big pile of waste on the side of the road. She thought it was dirty and not useful anymore. + +But then, she saw something shining in the pile of waste. It was a small mirror! Lily picked it up and saw her reflection in it. She thought it was so useful to have a mirror to see herself. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for shiny things in the waste. She found a silver spoon, a gold ring, and even a diamond necklace! She realized that just because something looks like waste, it doesn't mean it's not useful or shiny. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the fair with his mom and dad. They would ride on the big wheel and eat cotton candy. + +One day, Timmy and his family went to the fair. They saw a big track with cars on it. Timmy wanted to ride on the cars, but his mom said they had to wait in line. + +While they were waiting, Timmy saw a man trying to seat himself in one of the cars. The man looked like he was having trouble. Timmy's dad said, "I hope that man can get his car started." + +Finally, it was Timmy's turn to ride on the cars. He had so much fun! When they got off the ride, they saw the man from earlier. He was smiling and waving at them. Timmy's dad said, "Looks like that man got his car started after all." +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. A guard lived there and kept it safe. One day, a boy came to visit the castle. He saw a puzzle with many pieces. The boy tried to put the pieces together, but it was hard. The guard saw the boy and wanted to help. He said, "I have an interesting idea. Let's match the pieces together!" The boy was happy and they worked together to finish the puzzle. From that day on, the boy and the guard became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park on the bench with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Tommy pushed her too hard and she fell off the bench. It hurt her arm and she started to cry. + +Lily's mom came over and asked her what happened. Lily told her mom that Tommy pushed her off the bench and it hurt her arm. Her mom recommended that she tell Tommy how she felt and ask him to be more careful next time. + +Lily went over to Tommy and told him that she didn't like when he pushed her off the bench and it hurt her arm. Tommy said sorry and promised to be more careful. Lily felt better and learned that it's important to tell others how you feel and to be careful when playing with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the grass and feel the sun on his face. One day, the wind was blowing really hard and Timmy's kite flew away. Timmy was sad because he loved his kite very much. + +But then, Timmy's dad said, "Let's go find your kite!" They went on a great adventure to find the kite. They walked and walked until they found the kite stuck in a tree. Timmy was so happy to have his kite back. + +After that day, Timmy and his dad always made sure to hold onto the kite really tight when the wind was blowing. They didn't want it to fly away again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found an incredible butterfly with big wings. She watched it fly around and then it landed on a leaf. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but she didn't want to hurt it. So, she gently folded her hands together and tried to catch it. But the butterfly flew away. + +Lily wasn't sad yet, because she knew she could try again another day. She went inside to tell her mom about the incredible butterfly she saw. Her mom was happy to hear about it and they had a snack together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb mountains with her family. One day, they went on a big mountain and Lily climbed all the way to the top. She felt dizzy but she was so happy to have made it. + +Suddenly, Lily's foot slipped and she fell down the mountain. She was hurt and couldn't move. Her family called for help but it was too late. Lily didn't make it. + +Everyone was very sad and they cried a lot. But they knew that Lily was happy because she loved to climb mountains. They thanked her for all the fun times they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly bear named Ben. Ben loved to cook and bake, but he didn't know how to make a cake. One day, Ben went to his friend, a little bird named Lily, and asked her for help. + +Lily said, "Sure, I can help you make a cake! First, we need to mix some flour, eggs, and sugar together." Ben watched as Lily mixed the ingredients in a big bowl. + +Next, Lily said, "Now we need to strip the cake into layers." Ben didn't know what strip meant, so Lily explained, "We need to cut the cake into thin pieces." + +Finally, after they finished baking the cake, Ben and Lily sat down to eat it. "Mmm, this cake is delicious!" said Ben. "Thank you for teaching me how to make it, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Ben. Anytime you need help, just ask me!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to visit her grandma's farm. She saw a big, noisy chicken running around the yard. "What is that?" asked Lily. "That's a chicken," said her grandma. "Can I pet it?" asked Lily. "Sure, but be gentle," said her grandma. + +Lily tried to pet the chicken, but it ran away. "Why did it run?" asked Lily. "Maybe it's scared," said her grandma. "Can we catch it?" asked Lily. "We can try," said her grandma. So they chased the chicken around the yard, but it was too fast. + +Finally, the chicken stopped running and looked at them. "Why were you running?" asked Lily. "I was trying to find some food," said the chicken. "Oh, okay," said Lily. "Do you want some of my sandwich?" The chicken nodded and Lily shared her sandwich with it. From that day on, the chicken wasn't so noisy and would always come running when it saw Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He was playing with his ball in the garden when he dropped it by mistake. The ball bounced and hit his toe. Ouch! It hurt a lot and Timmy cried out loud. His mommy came running and asked him what happened. Timmy told her that he dropped the ball and it hit his toe. His mommy comforted him and gave him a kiss to make it better. Timmy learned to be careful and not drop his toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide river. A little girl named Lily wanted to cross the river to get to the other side. She looked around for something to help her cross. + +Suddenly, she saw a man with a bow and arrow. She went up to him and asked, "Can you help me cross the river?" + +The man replied, "Sure, but you have to be careful. If you fall in the water, the fish might slap you with their tails!" + +Lily was scared of the fish, but she really wanted to cross the river. So, she held on tight to the bow and the man helped her cross safely to the other side. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little mouse. He lived in a small hole in the wall of a big house. One day, he saw a big cat coming towards him. The cat wanted to slap the mouse with his paw. But the mouse was too quick and he ran away. + +The mouse wanted to learn how to be faster, so he went to the university for animals. There, he met a wise old owl who taught him many things. The mouse learned how to run faster, climb higher and hide better. He was very happy. + +One day, the cat came back and tried to catch the mouse again. But this time, the mouse was ready. He ran so fast that the cat couldn't catch him. The mouse was very proud of himself and he thanked the wise old owl for teaching him so much. From that day on, the mouse lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a leopard. The leopard was wild and liked to run and jump. He liked to play with his friends, the monkeys and the birds. + +One day, the leopard found a shiny rock. He looked at it and thought it was very pretty. He wanted to keep it and make it his own. He thought the rock belonged to him now because he found it. + +But then he remembered that the jungle belonged to all the animals, not just him. So he put the rock back where he found it and ran off to play with his friends. The leopard learned that not everything belongs to him and it's important to share things with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today, she woke up feeling very hungry. She went to the kitchen to find something to eat, but she couldn't find anything. She looked in the fridge and the cupboards, but there was no food. + +Lily started to cry because she was so hungry. Then, her kind neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, came over and asked what was wrong. Lily told her she was hungry and couldn't find any food. Mrs. Johnson was grateful that Lily had told her what was wrong. + +Mrs. Johnson went back to her house and came back with a big sandwich for Lily. Lily was so happy and grateful that Mrs. Johnson had fed her. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever needed help, she could always ask Mrs. Johnson. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sports with his friends. They played soccer, basketball and baseball. Timmy was very good at sports and his friends were envious of him. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't like to clean, but he knew it was important. So he cleaned his room and made his bed. His mom was very happy with him. + +After he was done cleaning, Timmy went outside to play sports with his friends. They had a lot of fun and Timmy was happy that he had a clean room to come back to. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing dress-up with her mom's cloth. The cloth was very soft and flexible. Lily liked to wrap it around her like a cape and pretend she was a superhero. + +One day, Lily's mom came in and said it was time for lunch. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew it had to end eventually. So, she carefully folded the cloth and put it away. + +After lunch, Lily wanted to play with the cloth again, but she couldn't find it. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. She started to cry because she loved that cloth so much. + +But then, her mom came in with the cloth in her hand. She had found it in the laundry. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and thanked her for finding it. And that's how the story of Lily and her flexible cloth ended happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big horse. The horse was brown and had a long tail. One day, the horse saw a bird that was hurt. The horse wanted to help the bird so he asked his owner to send for a vet. The vet came and fixed the bird. + +But then, something terrible happened. The horse got sick and no one knew how to help him. The owner tried to send for a vet again, but it was too late. The horse died and everyone was sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to play with his toy bow and arrow. He asked his mom to help him reach it on the top shelf. His mom got it down for him and Timmy was happy. + +Timmy played with his bow and arrow for a while, but then he accidentally broke it. He felt sad and scared that his mom would be angry. When his mom saw the broken arrow, she was indeed angry. But then she saw how sad Timmy was and decided to forgive him. + +Timmy learned that it's important to be careful with his toys and to ask for help when he needs to reach something high. And even if he makes a mistake, his mom will still love him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big fan in a room. The fan was ordinary, but it made a lot of wind. One day, a little girl came into the room. She was very hungry and wanted to eat something. She saw a cookie on the table and ate it. Then, she felt very hot and turned on the fan. But, the fan was too strong and blew the cookie out of her hand. The cookie flew into the fan and broke it. The little girl was sad because she broke the fan and couldn't cool down anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a dove flying in the sky. The dove was white and pretty. Lily wanted to play with the dove, but the dove flew away. + +Lily then went to the playground and saw her friends playing on the slide. The slide was hot because it was a sunny day. Lily climbed up the ladder and went down the slide. It was so much fun! She played with her friends all afternoon until it was time to go home. + +When Lily got home, she told her mom about the dove she saw at the park. Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe you can play with the dove next time you go to the park." Lily was excited to go to the park again and play with the dove. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars all day. One day, his favorite toy car stopped moving. Tim was sad. + +Tim's dad said, "The car needs a new battery to make it go." They went to the store and bought a new battery. Tim was happy. + +Tim and his dad put the new battery in the toy car. The car started to move again. Tim played with his car and watched it grow faster and faster. He laughed and had a lot of fun with his funny toy car. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a land full of animals, there was a fierce lion named Leo. Leo was big and strong, but he had no friends. He wanted to play with the other animals, but they were scared of him. + +One day, Leo saw a group of animals playing a game. They were choosing which animal would be the leader. Leo wanted to join and be the leader, but he knew they would be scared. So he decided to be nice and gentle. + +He walked up to the group and said, "Can I play with you?" The animals were surprised by Leo's kindness. They let him join the game. In the end, Leo was chosen as the leader. The result was that Leo made many friends and was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was a nice boy who liked to help people. One day, Tom's mom asked him to go to the store to buy some milk. Tom was very excited because he knew his mom would give him a reward for helping. + +On his way to the store, Tom met a dog. The dog was lost and wanted to go home. Tom forgot about the milk and decided to help the dog find its home. They walked and walked until they found the dog's house. The dog's family was so happy to see their pet again. + +Tom remembered the milk and ran back to the store. He bought the milk and went back home. His mom was happy that Tom helped the dog and bought the milk. She gave Tom a big hug and a reward - his favorite candy. Tom felt very happy because he had a nice day helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a normal boy who liked to play with his toys and stay with his friends. He had a big brain that helped him think and learn. + +One day, Tim's brain thought of a fun game. Tim would stay with his friends and play "Stay and Seek." Tim and his friends would take turns hiding, and the others would stay and count. Then, they would try to find the person who was hiding. + +Tim and his friends played the game all day long. They laughed and had so much fun. Tim's big brain thought of more fun games to play, and his friends loved them too. In the end, they all agreed that Tim's normal brain was the best at making fun games. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had an orange ball that he loved to play with. One day, Tim saw a shiny coin on the ground. He wanted to pick it up, but his ball rolled away. + +Tim ran after his ball, but he had to be careful not to strike it too hard. If he did, the ball might roll away even more. Tim tried to grab the ball, but it kept rolling away from him. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a friendly dog came to help Tim. The dog used its nose to stop the ball from rolling. Tim was so happy! He thanked the dog and picked up his orange ball. Then, he went back to get the shiny coin. Tim had a new friend, and they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a charming toy car. It was very happy and loved to play with its friends. One day, the toy car stopped moving. It was sad and did not know what to do. + +The toy car's friend, a little doll, saw that the car was not moving. She asked, "Why are you not playing with us?" The toy car said, "I don't know. I just stopped." The little doll thought for a moment and then nodded her head. She had an idea. + +The little doll went to find a battery. She knew that the toy car needed a battery to move again. She found one and put it inside the toy car. The toy car started to move and was happy again. Now, the charming toy car could play with its friends, and they all had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to watch the birds outside his window. One day, he saw a weak bird sitting on a pipe. The bird looked very sad. + +Tim wanted to help the weak bird, so he asked his mom for some bread. His mom gave him the bread and he went outside. Tim put the bread near the pipe for the bird to eat. + +The weak bird ate the bread and started to feel better. It flew off the pipe and joined the other birds in the sky. Tim was happy to watch the bird fly away, knowing he had helped a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, orange cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with yarn. One day, Fluffy found a big ball of yarn in the living room. It was so soft and fun to play with. Fluffy was very happy. + +Fluffy's friend, a little girl named Lily, came into the room. She saw Fluffy playing with the yarn. "Fluffy!" she said, "Can I play with the yarn too?" Fluffy meowed and nodded. They played with the yarn together, laughing and having fun. + +But then, something strange happened. The yarn started to disappear! Fluffy and Lily were sad. They looked all around the room, but the yarn was gone. They decided to look for the yarn together. When they found the yarn, they were so happy. They played with the yarn all day long, and it never disappeared again. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a humble mom and her little boy. They loved to cook together. One day, they decided to make a cake. The little boy was excited to help his mom. + +First, they had to measure the flour. The little boy held the cup and his mom poured the flour in. Then, they mixed in the other things like eggs, sugar, and milk. They put the mix into a big round plate. The mom put the plate in the oven to bake the cake. + +After some time, the cake was ready. They took the plate out of the oven and let the cake cool. The little boy and his humble mom were very happy. They shared the cake with their friends and everyone loved it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had an enormous jug. He loved to play with it all day long. The jug was big and blue, and Tim liked to fill it with water. + +One day, Tim decided to wash his toys. He filled the enormous jug with water and soap. He put his toys in the jug and shook it. The toys splashed and bubbled in the water. Tim giggled as he watched his toys having a bath. + +When the toys were all clean, Tim poured the water out of the jug. He dried the toys and put them back in their places. Tim was happy that his toys were clean and shiny. He knew that his enormous jug was very helpful, and he loved it even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a small toy dog that was broken. One of its legs was not working. Lily loved her toy dog very much and wanted to fix it. + +One day, Lily found a magic point, like the end of a pencil. She thought that if she could bury the point in the ground, it would make her toy dog all better. So, she went to her backyard and dug a small hole with her hands. + +Lily put the magic point in the hole and covered it with dirt. She waited and waited. Suddenly, her toy dog started to wiggle, and its broken leg was fixed! Lily was so happy and played with her toy dog all day long. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to paint. He had many colors to make his pictures. One day, while he was painting, he found an ancient book. The book was old and had many stories inside. + +Tim wanted to know more about the ancient book. He went to his mom and asked her about it. His mom said it was a book from her grandma. It had many fun tales for kids. Tim was happy to hear that. + +Tim and his mom sat down with the ancient book. They read the stories together. After they finished, Tim asked if he could paint a picture of the stories. His mom said yes. Tim painted all day long. He made beautiful pictures from the stories in the ancient book. Tim and his mom were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly cricket named Tim. Tim was sad because he thought no one liked him. He lived in a big garden with lots of flowers and other bugs. + +One day, Tim met a pretty butterfly named Bella. Bella saw that Tim was sad and asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim said, "I am ugly and no one likes me." Bella smiled and said, "I like you, Tim. Let's be friends and play together." + +As they played, Tim's happiness began to increase. He found out that being ugly didn't matter. What mattered was being a good friend. Tim and Bella became best friends, and they played in the garden every day. And Tim was never sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had an owner named Tim. Spot liked to play with Tim. They played ball, ran, and jumped. Spot was a happy dog. + +One day, Tim got a new pet. It was a cat named Fluffy. Spot felt jealous of Fluffy. Fluffy could climb, and Tim liked to watch. Spot wanted Tim to watch him too. + +Spot said to Fluffy, "I want to make Tim happy too. What can I do?" Fluffy said, "You can try to do a trick. Tim will applaud for you." Spot thought that was a good idea. + +Spot practiced his trick. He jumped high and caught the ball. Tim saw Spot's trick and clapped his hands. Tim said, "Good job, Spot! I am proud of you." Spot was happy, and he was not jealous of Fluffy anymore. They all played together and had fun. +Once upon a time, in a mild and nice land, there was a penguin named Pippin. Pippin liked to play with his friends all day. One day, Pippin and his friends found a big toy. They all wanted to play with it. + +Pippin said, "Let's settle who gets to play with the toy first." His friend, Billy the bird, said, "How do we settle it?" Pippin thought for a moment and said, "We can take turns. I will play first, then you, then our other friends." + +All the friends agreed and they took turns playing with the toy. They played all day and had so much fun. They learned that when they settle things and take turns, everyone can be happy and have fun. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a girl named Lily. She had a bright, shiny flute that she loved to play. Every day, she would play her flute and make everyone happy with her music. + +One day, as Lily was walking to play her flute for her friends, she saw a banana peel on the ground. She thought it was funny and left it there. Later, an old lady was walking by and did not see the banana peel. The old lady stepped on it and slipped. She fell down and got hurt. Lily saw this and felt very sad. + +Lily learned that she should always help keep the town clean and safe for others. She picked up the banana peel and threw it away. From that day on, Lily played her bright, shiny flute and also helped keep the town clean. Everyone was happy, and Lily learned that being a good person means caring for others too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mark. Mark liked to play by the stream near his house. One day, he saw a deep hole in the ground by the stream. + +Mark saw a frog in the hole. The frog said, "Help me! I can't jump out of this deep hole." Mark wanted to help the frog, but he was scared to fall in the deep hole too. + +Mark thought and thought. He found a big stick near the stream. He gave the stick to the frog. The frog used the stick to jump out of the deep hole. The frog said, "Thank you, Mark! You are a good friend." And they played by the stream happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy fish named Dolly. One day, Dolly saw a pretty blouse in the water. The blouse was blue and shiny. Dolly wanted to wear the blouse, so she decided to dive down and get it. + +As Dolly dove down, she met another fish named Billy. Billy was a happy fish, and he wanted to help Dolly. "I can help you get the blouse," said Billy. Dolly was excited and said, "Thank you, Billy!" + +Together, Dolly and Billy dove down to get the blouse. They put it on Dolly, and she looked very pretty. Dolly was so happy, she wasn't sleepy anymore. They swam around, showing all their friends the pretty blouse. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, Tim and his mom went to the mall. Tim saw a toy store and wanted to go in. Inside the store, Tim saw a big, fake dog. It looked like a real dog, but it was not. Tim wanted the fake dog very much. + +Tim said, "Mom, can I have the fake dog?" His mom said, "You can have it if you manage to save your money." So, Tim went home and started to save his money. + +Every day, Tim did small jobs to save money. He helped his mom clean the house, and he helped his dad in the garden. Soon, Tim managed to save enough money for the fake dog. He went to the mall with his mom and bought the dog. + +Tim was very happy with his fake dog. He learned that if you work hard and save your money, you can buy the things you want. This made Tim feel proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary cat named Tom. Tom had a special job. He had to deliver a shiny laser toy to his friend, Sam the dog. + +Tom put the laser toy in a box and walked to Sam's house. On the way, he met a little bird. The bird said, "What's in the box, Tom?" Tom replied, "It's a laser toy for my friend, Sam." + +Tom got to Sam's house and gave him the box. Sam was very happy to see the laser toy. They played with it all day and had lots of fun. And the scary cat and the dog became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play in her garden. One day, she saw a hidden peach tree behind a big bush. Mia was very happy and excited. + +Mia wanted to show the peach tree to her friends. So, she decided to display the peaches on a table. She picked some of the yummy peaches and put them on a plate. Mia knew her friends would love the sweet and juicy peaches. + +Mia's friends came over to play, and they saw the peaches on the table. They were very happy and thanked Mia for sharing her hidden peach tree. They all ate the peaches together and had a fun day playing in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy dog named Bob. Bob liked to play with a chain that he found in the yard. One day, when the sun was going down, Bob saw the chain glow. He was very happy. + +Bob picked up the chain with his mouth and ran to his friend, a cat named Sue. Sue saw the glowing chain and was very excited. They played with the glowing chain until the moon came up. + +Soon, Bob and Sue became very sleepy. They laid down together, with the glowing chain between them. They closed their eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of more fun times with their special glowing chain. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Tom. Tom was a great pirate. He had a big hat and a big ship. Tom loved to talk to his friends on his ship. + +One day, Tom met a small bird. The bird was sad. "Why are you sad?" Tom asked. The bird said, "I can't find my way home." Tom wanted to help the bird. He said, "I will help you find your home." + +Tom, the bird, and Tom's friends talked and looked for the bird's home. They asked other animals for help. At last, they found the bird's home. The bird was happy. Tom and his friends were happy too. + +The moral of the story is that talking to others and helping them can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved to go on the trail near her house. One day, she met a boy named Tom on the trail. They played together and became good friends. + +Tom was a little selfish. He didn't like to share his toys with Lucy. But Lucy was kind and always shared her toys with him. She taught Tom that sharing was fun and made them both happy. + +As they grew up, they stayed friends. One day, Tom asked Lucy to marry him. She said yes, and they had a big party with all their friends. They were very happy and always remembered to share with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play with his friends in the park. One day, Spot saw a big box with a bow on it. It was a gift for someone. + +Spot thought, "I want to provide a gift to my friend, Max." So, Spot took the gift and went to find Max. He looked in the park and by the big tree. Finally, he found Max by the pond. + +"Max, I have a gift for you!" said Spot. Max was so happy and excited. They opened the gift together and found a big, bouncy ball. Spot and Max played with the ball all day long. The gift made them both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Tom. He had a big machine that could march. The machine was very special and all the kids loved to watch it. + +One sunny day, Tom decided to show the kids how the machine could march. He turned it on and it began to move. The kids clapped and laughed as the machine marched around the park. "Look at the machine go!" said a little girl named Lily. + +Tom smiled and said, "Do you want to try?" Lily nodded and Tom showed her how to make the machine march. Soon, all the kids took turns making the machine march. They all had a fun day at the park with Tom and his marching machine. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Bob. Bob had a very long tail. One day, Bob felt troubled because his tail was in the way all the time. He did not know what to do. + +Bob decided to spend his day finding a way to fix his tail problem. He tried to hide it, but it was too long. He tried to tie it, but it was too strong. Bob was sad and still troubled. + +Then, Bob met a wise old cat. The cat told Bob to use his tail to help others. Bob spent his days helping people with his tail. He was happy and no longer troubled. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the beach with her mom. The sun was bright and the sand was warm. Lucy loved playing with the sand. She built a big sand castle with her mom. They laughed and had fun. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lucy got frightened and said, "Mommy, I'm scared!" Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lucy. The rain won't hurt us." They ran to a big tree to stay dry. + +Under the tree, Lucy and her mom watched the rain fall on the sand. The rain made the sand wet and heavy. Lucy's sand castle got washed away. Lucy was sad, but her mom said, "We can build another one next time." Lucy smiled and they went home, happy to be together. +One day, a little car had a flat tire. The car felt dizzy as it drove down the road. It knew it needed help to fix the tire. + +The car saw a big truck and asked for help. The truck was kind and said "yes" to help. The truck gave the car a new tire. The car was happy to accept the new tire. + +Now, the car could drive without feeling dizzy. It thanked the big truck for the help. The car and the truck became good friends and they drove down the road together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an incredible test. This test was to see who could make the best paper tornado. All the kids were excited to try. + +One day, a little boy named Tim worked very hard to make his paper tornado. He showed it to his mom and dad. They smiled and said it was great. Tim was so happy. He wanted to win the incredible test. + +On the day of the test, all the kids came with their paper tornadoes. Tim looked around and saw so many different tornadoes. Some were big, some were small, and some had colors. When it was Tim's turn, he showed his paper tornado. The judge smiled and said it was good. + +In the end, Tim did not win the incredible test. But he was still happy because he tried his best. Tim learned that trying is more important than winning. And that's the story of the incredible paper tornado test. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little rabbit. The little rabbit had many friends. One day, the rabbit heard a mysterious voice. The voice said, "I can help you succeed." + +The rabbit wanted to know who the voice was. The voice said, "I am a magic bird. If you find me, I will help you be the best at everything." The rabbit was very excited and told all his friends about the magic bird. + +The rabbit and his friends looked everywhere for the magic bird. They looked up, they looked down, they looked all around. But they could not find the magic bird. They were very sad. The mysterious voice tricked them and they did not succeed. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there was a little bunny named Lily. Lily loved to play in nature with her friends. One day, Lily saw a big, dark hole in the ground. She was scared but curious. She told her friends about the hole, and they all said, "Be careful, Lily!" + +The next day, Lily went back to the big, dark hole. She got closer and closer, and her body started to tremble. She was so scared, but she wanted to know what was inside. She took a deep breath and jumped into the hole. + +Inside the hole, Lily found a big, shiny treasure chest! She was so happy and excited. She called her friends, and they all came to see the treasure. They opened the chest and found lots of yummy treats and fun toys. They all shared the treasure and played together, and they were never scared of the big, dark hole again. +Once upon a time, there was a creative boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the woods. One day, while playing, he saw a deer. The deer was very pretty. Tim wanted to examine the deer and be its friend. + +Tim said to the deer, "Hi deer, I am Tim. Can I look at you?" The deer said, "Yes, Tim. You can look at me." So, Tim went close to the deer and looked at it. The deer was very nice and soft. + +But then, a big rain came. The rain was very heavy. Tim and the deer got wet. They did not like the rain. The deer ran away, and Tim could not find it. Tim was sad and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat named Tom. Tom loved to relax in the sun. One day, he found a calendar on the floor. + +Tom looked at the calendar and saw many fun days. He saw a day for a big party. He saw a day for a fun trip. He saw a day for a yummy cake. + +Tom was very happy with his calendar. He showed it to his friends. They all had fun together on the special days. And after each fun day, they would relax and remember their good times. +Once upon a time, there was a small flower named Bloom. Bloom was a very guilty flower because he always hid behind a big shield. The shield was big and strong, and it kept Bloom safe from the world. + +One day, a little bee named Buzz came to visit. Buzz saw the shield and asked, "Why do you hide behind a shield, Bloom? You are a beautiful flower!" Bloom was scared, but he decided to tell Buzz the truth. "I feel guilty because I am not brave like the other flowers," Bloom said. + +Buzz wanted to help Bloom. So, he made a plan to show Bloom that he could be brave too. Buzz took Bloom's shield away and stayed by his side. At first, Bloom was scared, but soon he realized that he didn't need the shield to be brave. As he faced the world, he started to bloom even more beautifully than before. And Bloom and Buzz became the best of friends. +One day, a red ball and a blue ball were in a cooler. The red ball said, "Let's discuss who is better at bouncing." The blue ball agreed, and they started to talk. + +The red ball said, "I am better because I am red. Red is a fun color." The blue ball said, "No, I am better because I am blue. Blue is a cool color." They talked and talked, but they could not agree. + +Then, a little girl came and took both balls out of the cooler. She played with the red ball and the blue ball. She had lots of fun with both of them. The red ball and the blue ball saw that they were both good at bouncing. They became friends and never discussed who was better again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big, incredible book. The book was about math. Amy loved math very much. + +One day, Amy went to school. She took her incredible math book with her. She wanted to show her friends. They all looked at the book and said, "Wow!" They all wanted to have a book like Amy's. + +Amy and her friends sat down and did math together. They had so much fun! They laughed and played with numbers. At the end of the day, Amy was very happy. She knew that math was an incredible thing to have and share with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was a creative boy who loved to play outside. One day, he decided to build a raft with his friend, Sam. They wanted to float on the river near their house. They used big sticks and strong rope to make the raft. + +As they were working, Sam said, "I hope the rain doesn't spoil our fun." Tim looked up at the sky and saw dark clouds. They both knew that rain could make the river too fast and dangerous for their raft. + +But Tim and Sam didn't give up. They put a big umbrella on their raft to keep them dry. They finished the raft just as the rain started to fall. Tim and Sam climbed on the raft and floated down the river, laughing and having fun. The rain didn't spoil their adventure, and they were happy to be creative together. +One day, a big cat and a small dog were playing near a road. The big cat was fast, and the small dog was slow. The big cat liked to show off his speed. The small dog was poor at running, but he always tried his best. + +The big cat said to the small dog, "I demand you to race me to the other side of the road!" The small dog did not want to race, but he did not want the big cat to be mad. So, he said, "Okay, I will race you." + +They started to race. The big cat was very fast, but the small dog was not. The big cat ran to the other side of the road and waited for the small dog. The small dog tried to run fast, but a big car came. The small dog could not get out of the way in time. The big cat saw what happened and felt sad. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a rich man named Tom. He had a big house and lots of toys. But Tom was not happy. He always wanted more and more. He did not like to share his toys with others. This made the people in the town sad. + +One day, Tom found a magic box. The box told Tom that it could keep making him richer if he promised to stay out of trouble and be nice to others. Tom agreed, and the box started giving him more toys and money. + +Tom started sharing his toys and money with the people in the town. He learned that being nice to others made him feel happy. The town became a happy place where everyone shared and played together. Tom learned that being rich is not about having many things, but about sharing and caring for others. And so, Tom and the town lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was sad and miserable. One day, she found a big envelope on the floor. Jane did not know what was inside, but she was excited to find out. + +She took the envelope to her mom. Her mom sighed and said, "This is not for us, Jane. We must give it back." Jane was sad, but she listened to her mom. They went outside to look for the person who lost the envelope. + +They walked and walked, but could not find anyone. The sky became dark and it started to rain. Jane and her mom were wet and cold. They went back home, still holding the envelope. Jane felt more miserable than before. + +The next day, they heard a knock on the door. It was a man who looked very sad. He asked if they found an envelope. Jane's mom gave it to him. The man opened it and found nothing inside. He started to cry. + +Jane and her mom felt bad for the man. They wished they could help, but they could not. The man walked away, still crying. Jane and her mom went back inside their house, feeling sad and miserable too. +Once upon a time, there was a modest flower. It lived in a big garden with other flowers. All the flowers were happy and loved to bloom. + +One day, the sun was shining bright. The flower felt warm and good. It knew it was time to bloom. Slowly, its petals opened up wide. The flower was so pretty. + +The flower was proud to give oxygen to the world. It knew that people and animals needed oxygen to live. The flower was happy to help, and it bloomed every day. The garden was full of life, and everyone was happy. +One day, a girl named Sue went on a safari with her dad. They saw many animals like big elephants, tall giraffes, and fast lions. Sue was very happy to see all the animals. + +Sue and her dad went for a jog in the safari. They jogged and jogged until they saw a big, ugly bug. The bug was green and had many legs. Sue was scared, but her dad said, "Don't be scared, it won't hurt you." + +Sue and her dad jogged away from the ugly bug. They saw more animals and had a fun day at the safari. They went home and told mom all about their adventure. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play. He saw a small puddle and wanted to stir it. He picked up a stick and started to stir the water. As he stirred, he saw something in the puddle. + +Tim looked closer and saw a tiny mosquito. The mosquito was fearful because it was stuck in the water. Tim wanted to help the mosquito. He carefully used the stick to lift the mosquito out of the puddle. + +The mosquito was happy and not fearful anymore. It flew away and Tim felt good for helping it. Tim went back to playing, knowing he had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big bag. He wanted to put all his toys in the bag. But it was difficult. The bag was too small for all his toys. Tim felt sad. + +Tim's mom saw him and asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim said, "I want to put all my toys in the bag, but it is difficult." His mom thought for a moment and said, "Let's try something else." + +Tim's mom brought a big box. She said, "Let's try to put your toys in this box." Together, they put all the toys in the box. It was not difficult. Tim was happy. He thanked his mom and they played with the toys together. +Once upon a time, in a light and warm desert, there lived a little cactus named Cathy. Cathy had a friend named Sam, who was a small, green lizard. They liked to play together under the bright sun. + +One day, Sam lost his toy ball near the cacti. He was sad and asked Cathy, "Can you help me search for my ball?" Cathy agreed and they started to look around the desert, searching near and far. + +They searched high and low, and finally, they found the ball hiding behind a big rock. Sam was very happy and said, "Thank you, Cathy! Let's play together now." Cathy and Sam played with the ball all day long, laughing and having fun in the light desert. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play and run all day. One day, he saw a big cross on the ground. Spot was very curious about the cross. + +Spot wanted to show the cross to his friend, Kitty. So, he ran to get her. Spot said, "Kitty, come see the cross!" Kitty followed Spot to the cross. They both looked at it, but they didn't know what it was for. + +Spot and Kitty played near the cross. They would run up to it and then run back, over and over again. They would repeat this game until they were very tired. When they were tired, they would lay down and rest by the cross. They had a lot of fun playing by the cross every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a brilliant red collar. He loved to play outside with his friends. + +One day, Spot's mom said, "Spot, you need to behave today. We are going to visit Grandma's house." Spot wagged his tail and promised to be good. + +At Grandma's house, Spot played with his cousin, Fluffy. Fluffy said, "Let's run and jump!" They played all day and Spot behaved very well. Grandma was happy and gave Spot a big hug. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was an incredible boy who loved to play outside and make friends. One day, Tim found a big red ball in his yard. He was very happy and played with the ball all day long. + +But Tim made some trouble when he forgot to put the ball away before going inside. The wind blew the ball down the street, and it rolled far away. Tim's mom asked, "Where is your ball, Tim?" Tim looked around and said, "I don't know, Mom. I must have forgotten it outside." + +Tim and his mom went outside to look for the ball. They walked down the street and saw the ball stuck in a tree. Tim was sad, but his mom had an idea. She found a long stick and used it to get the ball out of the tree. Tim was very happy and promised to never forget his ball again. From that day on, Tim always put his toys away and stayed out of trouble. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little girl named Emma. Emma loved to bake with her mom. One night, they decided to bake a big cake. Emma was so excited, she could not wait. + +As they baked, Emma's mom said, "Emma, we must wait for the cake to bake." Emma was impatient. She wanted the cake now. She asked, "Can I see the cake, mom?" Her mom replied, "Yes, but be careful, it's hot." + +Finally, the cake was ready. Emma and her mom were very happy. They ate the cake together, and it was the best cake ever. From that night on, Emma knew that waiting was worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Bob. He lived in a big house with many toys. Bob loved to rock in his chair and play with his toys. + +One day, Bob was rocking in his chair when he saw a bottle of shampoo. He picked it up and said, "What a funny toy! I will play with it." He opened the bottle and smelled it. "Mmm, it smells nice too!" + +Bob's friend, Tim, came to visit. Tim saw the shampoo and said, "Bob, that is not a toy! It is for washing your hair." Bob looked at the shampoo and said, "Oh, I did not know that. Let's wash our hair and play with the bubbles!" So, Bob and Tim washed their hair, played with the bubbles, and had lots of fun. +Once there was a man who liked to shine his car. He used oil to make it look nice. The man was rich and had many cars. He loved his cars more than anything. + +One day, the man was shining his car with oil. A little boy walked by and saw the shiny car. The boy said, "Wow, that car is so shiny! Can I touch it?" The man said, "No, you can't touch my car. Go away." + +The boy was sad and walked away. The man kept shining his car with oil. The boy came back with his friends. They all wanted to see the shiny car. The man got mad and yelled, "Go away! This is my car!" + +The boy and his friends left. They were very sad. The man was all alone with his shiny car. No one wanted to be his friend because he was mean. The man was rich with cars but poor in friends. And he never felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom was a dangerous cat who lived in the woods. He loved to play tricks on others. One day, Tom met a little dog named Sam. + +Tom said to Sam, "I have a secret. Do you want me to reveal it?" Sam, who was very curious, said, "Yes, please tell me!" Tom told Sam that there was a hidden treasure in the woods, and they could find it together. + +As they walked through the woods, Tom tried to scare Sam with his dangerous tricks. But Sam was not scared. He knew that love and friendship were stronger than fear. In the end, they found the treasure, which was a big box of toys. Tom and Sam played with the toys and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Pandy. Pandy loved to laugh and play with his friends. One day, Pandy went to the park to play with his best friend, Bunny. + +While they were playing, Pandy saw a big, shiny toy that another animal had. Pandy felt envious and said to Bunny, "I want that toy. It looks so fun!" Bunny looked at Pandy and said, "But we have our own toys to play with, Pandy. We don't need that one." + +Pandy thought about what Bunny said and realized that she was right. They didn't need the other toy to have fun. Pandy and Bunny laughed and played together with their own toys, and they had a great time. + +The moral of the story is to be happy with what you have and not to be envious of what others have. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his toys. One day, he found a pile of junk in the yard. Spot was very happy because he thought he could find new toys in the junk. + +Spot started to dig in the junk. He found a broken toy car, an old shoe, and a torn ball. He played with them all day. His owner, a little girl named Lily, saw him playing with the junk. She was sad because she knew it was not safe for Spot. + +Lily told Spot to stop playing with the junk. Spot did not listen to her. He kept playing and playing. The junk hurt Spot and he started to cry. Lily wanted to forgive Spot, but she was very sad. Spot did not listen to her, and now he was hurt. + +Lily took Spot to the doctor. The doctor said that Spot would be okay, but he could not play with his toys for a long time. Spot was very sad. He wished he had listened to Lily. Now, he could not play with his toys or the junk. Spot learned that he should listen to his friends and not play with things that can hurt him. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to get a haircut. He felt weird about it because he had never had one before. Tim walked with his mom to the hair place. + +When he got there, he looked around and saw many people getting haircuts. He started to wonder if it would be fun or scary. His mom told him it would be okay and to sit in the big chair. + +The lady cutting his hair was very nice. She talked to Tim and made him feel better. When she was done, Tim looked in the mirror and saw his new haircut. He liked it and was not scared anymore. Tim was happy he got a haircut and couldn't wait to show his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy gear. She would spin it, roll it, and even pretend it could talk. Lily took her gear with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and her gear went outside to play in the mud. They had so much fun! They got very dirty. When it was time to go inside, Lily knew she had to wash her gear. She filled a bowl with water and gently washed the mud off the gear. Now it was clean and shiny again. + +Later, Lily's mommy made her a yummy snack. Lily and her gear sat down to eat. They shared the yummy snack and talked about their fun day. Lily knew that tomorrow, she and her gear would have another great day together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bunny named Binky. Binky loved to hop and play all day. One day, Binky saw a long root on the ground. He wanted to see where it went. So, Binky decided to follow the root. + +As Binky followed the root, he started to feel dizzy. The root went around and around in circles. Binky did not want to stop, so he kept hopping and following the root. He hoped that the root would lead him to something fun. + +After a while, Binky realized that the root was not going anywhere. It just went around in circles. Binky felt sad and tired. He learned that sometimes, it is better to stop and think before following something that may lead nowhere. From that day on, Binky always thought before he hopped and played. And he never felt dizzy again. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily had a plant in her room. She loved her plant very much. Every day, she gave it water and talked to it. The plant was her friend. + +One day, Lily saw that her plant was not feeling well. It looked bad. She was sad and worried about her friend. She asked her mom, "Mom, what can I do to help my plant?" + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's comfort your plant. We can give it some more water and put it near the window for more sun." Lily did what her mom said, and she hoped her plant would feel better soon. + +The next day, Lily woke up and saw her plant was happy again. It was green and healthy. She was so happy that she danced around her room. She said to her plant, "I knew we could make you feel better!" And from that day on, Lily took even better care of her plant, and they were the best of friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to a big stadium with his mom and dad. They wanted to watch a fun game. The stadium was very big and full of people. Tim was excited and happy. + +Before the game started, Tim's mom said, "Let's pray for a good time and a safe game." So, Tim, his mom, and his dad held hands and prayed together. They felt good and ready for the game. + +During the game, Tim saw a harmless bug on the ground. He wanted to play with it. He said, "Look, mom! A bug!" But his mom was watching the game and didn't hear him. Tim tried to catch the bug, but it flew away. He followed it, and soon he was lost in the big stadium. Tim was very scared and sad. He cried and cried, but his mom and dad couldn't find him. The game ended, and everyone went home, but Tim was still lost and alone. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big temple. The temple had a bald man. The bald man was nice. He would provide food to everyone who came to the temple. One day, a little boy came to the temple. He was hungry. + +The little boy said, "I am hungry, can you give me some food?" The bald man smiled and said, "Yes, I will provide food for you." So, the bald man gave the little boy food to eat. The little boy was happy. + +But, the little boy ate too much food. His tummy started to hurt. He cried and said, "My tummy hurts, I ate too much!" The bald man felt sad for the little boy. The little boy had a bad ending because he ate too much food at the temple. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals living in a big forest. They were very close friends. In this group, there was a very intelligent fox named Foxy. Foxy liked to help his friends when they had problems. + +One day, the animals were playing near the river when they saw a big log blocking the water. The water could not flow, and the animals were sad. Foxy said, "I have an idea. Let's work together to move the log!" The other animals agreed. + +The animals tried to move the log together, but it was very heavy. Foxy thought and thought. Then Foxy said, "Let's use a big stick to help us push!" The animals found a big stick, and they used it to push the log. With a big push, the log moved, and the water flowed again. The animals were very happy and thanked Foxy for his intelligent idea. They played by the river and remained close friends forever. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a kind doctor named Sam. He liked to help people who were troubled. He was very patient with everyone. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to see Sam. She had a big frown on her face. Lily was troubled because her toy bear had a rip. She was sad and needed help. + +Sam knew just what to do. He took a needle and thread and sewed up the rip on Lily's toy bear. He served Lily with a big smile. Lily was so happy that her toy bear was fixed. She thanked Sam for being so patient and helpful. From that day on, Lily and Sam were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat. One day, Tim saw a big cake on the table. He wanted to eat the cake, but his mom said, "No, Tim. This cake is for the party tonight." + +Tim was sad, but he had a plan. He made a fake cake with play dough. He put the fake cake on the table and took the real cake to his room. He was ready to eat the cake and have a victory. + +But, when Tim's mom saw the fake cake, she knew what Tim did. She went to his room and found the real cake. Tim's mom said, "Tim, you cannot eat the cake now." Tim was sad, but he knew he did something wrong. He said sorry to his mom and they hugged. Later, at the party, they all shared the cake and had a great time. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little snowman named Snowy. Snowy was made of cold snow and had a big, reliable carrot for a nose. He loved to play with the children in the town. They would run, jump, and laugh together all day long. + +One sunny day, Snowy felt too warm. He said to his friend, a little girl named Lily, "I feel warm. I don't want to melt!" Lily thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, Snowy! I have an idea!" + +Lily ran to her house and came back with a big, colorful umbrella. She opened it and held it over Snowy's head. The umbrella kept the sun away from Snowy, so he didn't melt. Snowy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are a great friend!" + +From that day on, Lily and Snowy played together every day. Snowy stayed cold and didn't melt, thanks to Lily's reliable help. They were the best of friends and had many more fun days together in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a light room called the chamber. In this chamber, there were many toys for kids to play with. The kids loved to play in the light chamber because it was bright and fun. + +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to remove a toy from the chamber. He asked his mom, "Can I remove this toy, please?" His mom said, "Yes, you can take it out, but you must put it back when you are done playing." + +Tim was happy to remove the toy and play with it. He played with his toy all day long. When he was done, he remembered what his mom said and put the toy back in the light chamber. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she and her friends went to the park to play. Lily was a good player, and she always found the best hidden spots. + +Before they started the game, Lily's friend Tom said, "I bet I can find you this time, Lily!" Lily just smiled and said, "We will see, Tom!" This made Tom really want to find her. So, they started the game, and Lily went to hide. + +Lily found a big bush to hide behind. She knew she had to remain very still and quiet. Tom searched and searched but could not find Lily. He found all the other friends, but Lily was still hidden. Tom started to feel sad because he could not find her. + +Then, Tom heard a little giggle. He followed the sound and found Lily behind the bush. "I found you, Lily!" he said happily. Lily smiled and said, "You did it, Tom! Good job!" + +From that day on, Tom and Lily became the best of friends. They always played hide and seek together, and they both got better at the game. And they always remembered the day when Tom found Lily's hidden spot. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. The tall tree had many friends in the forest. One day, a little girl named Lily came to the forest. Lily saw the tall tree and wanted to climb it. The tall tree was very happy. + +Lily climbed the tall tree and saw a big nest. In the nest, there was a cup of cocoa. The cocoa was warm and sweet. Lily wanted to share the cocoa with her new friend, the tall tree. The tall tree was happy to care for the cocoa with Lily. + +Together, Lily and the tall tree drank the cocoa. They cared for each other and became best friends. They played in the forest every day. The tall tree and Lily were happy, and they cared for the cocoa and their friendship forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big drawer in his room. One day, he found a small toy dog in the drawer. The toy dog could talk! The dog said, "I can lead you to a fun place." + +Tim was excited and said, "Yes, please lead me!" The toy dog led Tim to a big park. They played with a ball and ran around. Tim was very happy. + +At the park, they met a girl named Sue. Sue did not know how to play with the ball. Tim said, "You can play with us." The toy dog helped Sue learn to play. Sue was not ignorant anymore. They all played together and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big sister named Sue. They loved to play and have fun together. One day, they went to a festival with their mom and dad. The festival was full of colors and sounds. It was very brilliant. + +At the festival, they saw many fun things. There were big balloons, yummy food, and happy people. Tim and Sue played games and won prizes. They ate ice cream and laughed a lot. They even saw a funny clown who made them giggle. + +When it was time to go home, Tim and Sue were very tired. They said goodbye to the festival and went to sleep in their cozy beds. They would always remember the brilliant festival and the fun they had with their family. +Once upon a time, there was a sad little girl named Lily. She lived on a small island with her mom and dad. They were all very sad because they had no friends on the island. They would pray every night for friends to come and play with them. + +One day, while they were praying, a big boat came to the island. The boat had many kids on it. Lily and her mom and dad were very happy. They thought that now they would have friends to play with. They ran to the boat to meet the kids. + +But the kids on the boat were not nice. They took Lily's toys and broke them. They made a big mess in her home. Lily, her mom, and her dad were very sad again. They prayed for the bad kids to go away, but the kids stayed on the island. Lily and her family were sad and had no friends to play with. And they lived sadly ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to drink milk every day. One day, she heard music coming from the house next door. Kitty was curious, so she went to see what was happening. + +Kitty saw a dog named Max. Max was playing original music on a small piano. Kitty said, "Hi Max, I like your music!" Max smiled and said, "Thank you, Kitty! Would you like to sing with me?" + +Kitty and Max sang and played music together. They had so much fun. From that day on, Kitty and Max became best friends. They played and made music every day, and they always drank milk together. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Tom. Tom loved to play hockey with his friends. They would strike the ball with their hockey sticks and have lots of fun. + +One day, Tom saw a big and mean boy playing hockey by himself. Tom wanted to be nice and asked the big boy if he could play too. The big boy said yes, but he played very rough. Tom was scared but still wanted to play. + +Tom tried his best to play nice, but the big boy did not. The big boy struck the ball too hard and it hit Tom's leg. Tom was hurt and cried. The big boy did not say sorry and just walked away. The moral of the story is to always be careful when playing with others and choose friends who play nice. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly dog named Max. Max lived in a small house with his best friend, a young boy named Tim. They loved to play and run in the big yard. + +One day, Max saw a hole in the fence. He wanted to see what was on the other side. Max squeezed through the hole and escaped into the wide world. He ran and ran until he reached the west, where the sun was setting. + +Max was very tired and hungry. He missed his friend Tim and his warm home. He realized that it was not a good idea to leave his safe place. Max found his way back home, and Tim was so happy to see him. They hugged and played together. From that day on, Max never tried to escape again. He learned that it is important to stay safe and close to the ones we love. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle dog named Max. Max loved to go on journeys with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They would walk, run, and play together all day long. + +One sunny day, Max and Tim decided to go on a journey to find a big, fun park. They walked for a long time, and Max was getting tired. Tim saw Max was tired and said, "Max, let's rest for a bit." Tim knelt down on the soft grass, and Max lay down next to him. + +After resting, Max and Tim continued their journey. They finally found the big, fun park they were looking for. They played and laughed together all day long. When it was time to go home, Max and Tim promised to go on more journeys together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy had a big box full of toys. One day, she found a stamp in her box. The stamp had a picture of a happy sun on it. Amy loved her new stamp very much. + +One day, Amy's friend Ben came to play. Ben was angry because he lost his toy car. Amy wanted to comfort Ben, so she showed him her happy sun stamp. She stamped it on a piece of paper and gave it to Ben. + +When Ben saw the happy sun stamp, he smiled. He was not angry anymore. Amy and Ben played with the stamp all day long. They stamped the happy sun on many papers and shared them with their friends. Everyone was happy, and Amy felt good that she could comfort Ben with her special stamp. +Once upon a time, there was a purple car named Purpy. Purpy liked to drive on the road. One day, Purpy saw a big rock on the road. Purpy did not like the rock. + +Purpy started to complain. "Oh no, the rock is in my way!" said Purpy. Purpy wanted to keep driving, but the rock was too big. Purpy did not know what to do. + +A nice truck named Trucky came by. Trucky saw Purpy and the big rock. Trucky helped Purpy by moving the rock. Purpy was very happy. Purpy and Trucky became good friends and drove on the road together. +Once upon a time, there was a clean cat named Lucy. Lucy loved to watch movies with her best friend, a little girl named Mia. One day, they found a big box with many movies inside. They were so happy! + +Mia and Lucy picked their favorite movie and put it in the movie player. But, oh no! The movie was split in two pieces. They were so sad. Mia's mom saw the broken movie and said, "Don't worry, I have an idea." + +Mia's mom took the two pieces of the movie and fixed it with some tape. She put the movie back in the player, and it worked! Mia and Lucy were so excited. They watched their favorite movie and had a great time together. And from that day on, they were always careful with their movies. +Once upon a time, there was a tutor named Bob. Bob was a very fearful tutor. He was scared of big dogs and loud noises. But, he loved to teach kids new things. + +One day, Bob went to a house to spend time with a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to learn how to count. Bob was happy to help her. They spent the whole day counting and having fun. + +At the end of the day, Lily's dog, Max, came to play. Bob was fearful at first, but Max was a nice dog. He played with Bob and Lily. They all had a great day together. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing outside. He loved to try new things. Today, he wanted to try something original. He thought, "I will try to hop on one foot!" + +As Tim was hopping, he felt a pain in his toe. "Ouch!" he cried. He did not like the pain in his toe. He wanted to keep hopping, but his toe hurt too much. Tim was sad and did not know what to do. + +Tim's mom saw him and asked, "What's wrong?" Tim told her about the pain in his toe. She looked at it and said, "It's just a little bruise. It will be okay soon." Tim was happy to hear this. He knew that he could try hopping again when his toe felt better. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom and dad. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Tim loved to play in the sand and pick up shells. He also liked to watch the big waves in the water. + +Tim saw a very big wave coming. He knew it would make the sand wet. He had an idea. He picked up his favorite toy boat and put it on the sand near the water. He wanted to see what would happen when the big wave came. + +The big wave came and made the sand very wet. The wet sand moved Tim's toy boat. The boat floated on the water and rode the wave. Tim was so happy to see his boat on the big wave. His mom and dad were happy too. They all clapped and laughed as the boat came back to the shore. +One day, a dog named Max went on a walk. He was looking for something fun to do. Max was a little crazy and loved to play all the time. + +As Max walked, he saw a big bone on the ground. He was so happy! Max picked up the bone and started to run around with it in his mouth. He was having so much fun. + +Soon, Max's friend, a cat named Daisy, arrived. Daisy saw Max with the bone and wanted to play too. They played together with the bone, running and jumping. Max and Daisy had a great day with their new bone. +One day, a big cat named Tom saw an enormous tree. He wanted to climb it. He started to rush to the tree. His little friend, a bird named Tim, saw him and wanted to help. + +Tom and Tim climbed the tree together. They found a lot of yummy butter on a leaf. They were very happy. They wanted to eat the butter. + +Tom and Tim shared the butter. They ate it all. It was so good. After that, they went down the tree. They played together all day long. They were the best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a pretty, original leaf on the ground. It was big and green. Amy wanted to show it to her friends. + +Amy tried to pick up the leaf, but it was stuck to the ground. She pulled and pulled, but it would not move. She did not want to rip the leaf. Then, she had an idea. She found a stick and used it to help her. With the stick, she managed to lift the leaf off the ground. + +Amy was so happy! She took the leaf to her friends and they all thought it was very special. They played with the leaf all day, using it as a fan and a hat. At the end of the day, they put the leaf in a safe place, so they could play with it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a pink ball. It was not a big ball, but it was a happy ball. The pink ball had many friends. One day, the pink ball lay on the grass. It was a sunny day, and the pink ball felt warm and good. + +A boy came to the park to play hockey. He saw the pink ball and thought it would be fun to play with. The boy picked up the pink ball and put it on the ground. He used his hockey stick to push the ball around. The pink ball liked playing with the boy. They had a lot of fun together. + +After a while, the boy's friends came to the park. They all wanted to play hockey with the pink ball. The pink ball was very happy to have so many friends to play with. They played hockey all day, and the pink ball felt loved. When it was time to go home, the boy took the pink ball with him. The pink ball knew it had found a great new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Poppy. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Poppy loved to play outside in the sun. One hot day, she went out to play with her ball. + +While playing, Poppy saw a big red ball in the sky. It was very hot and made her feel warm. She knew it was the sun. Poppy wanted to thank the sun for making her warm and happy. So, she waved her hand and shouted, "Thank you, sun!" + +Poppy's mommy heard her and came outside. She smiled and said, "That's very nice of you, Poppy." Then, they played together with the ball under the hot sun. Poppy was very happy, and she always remembered to thank the sun on hot days. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy box with many toys. He loved to play with his toys every day. Tim was very proud of his toy box. + +One day, Tim found a screw on the floor. He did not know where it came from. Tim asked his mom if he could put the screw in his toy box. His mom said, "I permit you to put the screw in your toy box." + +Tim was so happy that his mom let him keep the screw. He played with the screw and his other toys all day. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a tall boy named Tom went to the park. He wanted to find a cooler to keep his food cold. He walked and walked, looking for the cooler. + +Tom saw a small girl named Sue playing with a cooler. He asked, "Can I have your cooler, please?" Sue said, "No, it's mine. But we can share it." Tom didn't want to share. He wanted the cooler all to himself. + +Tom got mad and took the cooler away from Sue. He ran away with it. But he didn't see the big hole in the ground. Tom fell into the hole with the cooler. He couldn't get out. The cooler was broken, and Tom was sad. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to sell images. He had a little shop in the town. People came to see his pretty pictures. They liked looking at them. + +One day, a little girl came to the shop. She saw a beautiful image of a flower. She wanted it for her mom. But she did not have enough money. The man told her to be patient and come back later. + +The little girl went home and saved her money. She was very patient. After some days, she had enough money. She went back to the shop and bought the pretty image for her mom. Her mom was very happy, and they both thanked the man who sold the image. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a journal. He liked to draw in his journal every day. He drew pictures of his family, his friends, and his toys. Tim's journal was very special to him. + +One hot day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He brought his journal with him so he could draw the trees and the birds. But when it was time to go home, Tim forgot his journal at the park. He was very sad. + +The next day, Tim and his mom went back to the park to find the journal. They looked everywhere. Finally, Tim saw his journal under a big tree. He recognized it because of the stickers on the cover. Tim was so happy to have his journal back. From that day on, he always remembered to keep his journal safe. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. Max was an obedient dog, and he always listened to his mom. As Max walked, he found a scarf. It was a pretty scarf, and Max wanted to show it to his mom. + +Max picked up the scarf with his mouth and ran home. When he got home, his mom said, "Max, you are dirty! You need to bathe before you come inside." Max did not want to bathe, but he was an obedient dog, so he listened to his mom. + +Max took a bath and got all clean. Then, he showed his mom the pretty scarf. His mom said, "Good job, Max! You are a very obedient dog. I am proud of you." Max was happy, and he wagged his tail. +Once upon a time, there was a big cake. It was not an ordinary cake. It was a very special cake. The cake was for a big party. Everyone was so excited to see and eat the cake. + +The cake was so big that it needed a special place to hang. The people at the party found a big tree to hang the cake. They put the cake in the tree so everyone could see it. The cake looked so pretty hanging in the tree. + +When it was time to eat the cake, everyone gathered around the tree. They took the cake down and put it on a big table. Everyone got a piece of the cake. It was the best cake they ever had. The party was so much fun, and everyone was happy. +One day, a big whale named Willy set out on a perfect sunny day to find a new friend. He swam in the big blue sea, splashing his tail and making big waves. Willy was very happy and excited to find a new friend to play with. + +As Willy swam, he saw a little fish named Finny. Willy said, "Hi, Finny! Will you be my friend?" Finny looked at the big whale and smiled. "Yes, Willy! I would love to be your friend!" Finny said with a big grin. + +Willy and Finny played all day in the perfect blue sea. They swam fast and slow, and they jumped high in the air. They laughed and had so much fun. At the end of the day, the sun set, and the two friends said goodbye. Willy and Finny knew they would have many more perfect days together as best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia liked to sort her toys into different groups. She sorted them by color, by size, and by type. One day, she found an interesting toy. It was a round ball that looked like a planet. + +Mia showed the planet toy to her friend, Tom. "Look, Tom! I found an interesting planet toy!" she said. Tom looked at the planet and said, "Wow! That is a very interesting toy. Can I play with it?" Mia said, "Yes, but be careful. It's my favorite toy now." + +Tom and Mia played with the planet toy all day. They pretended it was a real planet and they were astronauts exploring space. But then, Tom accidentally threw the planet toy too hard. It hit a big rock and broke into pieces. + +Mia was very sad. She said, "Tom, you broke my interesting planet toy! I told you to be careful." Tom felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I didn't mean to break it." But the planet toy was broken, and Mia was sad for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Max. Max was very eager to make friends. He liked to play in the sun and have fun all day. + +One day, Max saw a little bird with a hurt wing. The bird was sad and needed help. Max wanted to comfort the bird and make it feel better. So, Max used his soft nose to gently touch the bird. + +The bird felt the love from Max and started to feel better. Soon, the bird could fly again. Max and the bird became best friends. They played together and were happy every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a very noisy person. This person liked to shout and play loud music all day. The people in the town were not happy with the noisy person. They wanted to have a quiet and peaceful day. + +One day, the people in the town decided to punish the noisy person. They took away his loud music and told him to be quiet. The noisy person was very sad and promised to be quiet from now on. + +But the noisy person did not keep his promise. He started to shout and play loud music again. The people in the town were very angry. They punished the noisy person again, but this time they sent him far away from the town. The noisy person was all alone and sad, with no one to talk to or play with. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to paint. She would paint all day long. She painted the sun, the moon, the trees, and the flowers. Her mom and dad would watch her and smile. + +One day, Lily was feeling restless. She couldn't think of anything new to paint. So, her mom said, "Lily, why don't you paint a memory? Think of a happy time we had together and paint that." Lily thought for a moment and remembered a day at the park with her mom and dad. + +Lily started to paint. She painted herself, her mom, and her dad at the park. They were playing with a big, red ball. When she finished, she showed her painting to her mom and dad. They smiled and said, "Lily, this is a beautiful memory. We should always remember the happy times we share together." + +The moral of the story is to cherish the happy memories with our loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a big hotel. This hotel was a bit weird. It had many colorful rooms and funny animals lived there. All the animals were friends and liked to play together. + +One day, a kind elephant came to the hotel. The elephant wanted to teach the other animals new games. The animals were very happy and excited. They all gathered in the big yard to learn and play together. + +The elephant taught them how to play hide and seek, tag, and other fun games. They all had a great time and laughed a lot. The animals in the weird hotel learned many new games and became even better friends. They played together every day and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bird. The bird had a flute. It liked to play the flute every day. The bird was very happy. + +One day, the bird found a big tree. The tree had pretty leaves. The bird wanted to play the flute for the tree. So it played a nice song. The tree was happy too. + +The bird saw a little cat. The cat was sad. The bird wanted to help. It rubbed the cat's head. Then, it played the flute for the cat. The cat felt better. They were all friends now. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to test how fast he could run. One day, Spot ran so fast that he fell and hurt his leg. He felt sad and could not play with his friends. + +Spot's mom saw him and said, "Oh no! Let me give your leg a massage to make it feel better." She gently rubbed his leg, and it started to feel better. Spot was happy and wagged his tail. + +The next day, Spot saw a dead tree in the park. He barked at it and said, "You can't hurt me, tree! I am strong and fast!" Spot ran around the tree, showing off his speed. His friends cheered, and they all played together again. +Mia and Leo went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +Then they came to the ostrich pen. The ostrich was very big and had long legs and a long neck. It had black and white feathers and a small head. Mia and Leo wanted to feed it some grass, but the ostrich refused. + +"No, no, no!" the ostrich said. "I don't want grass. I want something else." + +Mia and Leo were confused. What did the ostrich want? They looked around and saw some popcorn, some carrots, and some apples. They tried to give them to the ostrich, but the ostrich refused again. + +"No, no, no!" the ostrich said. "I don't want popcorn, carrots, or apples. I want something else." + +Mia and Leo were frustrated. They didn't know what the ostrich wanted. They asked their mom for help, but she didn't know either. She said the ostrich was very picky and stubborn. + +Then they saw a boy with a red balloon. The boy was happy and played with his balloon. The ostrich saw the balloon too and wanted it. It stretched its neck and tried to grab the balloon with its beak. + +"Hey, that's mine!" the boy said. "Give it back!" + +But the ostrich didn't listen. It ran away with the balloon and tried to fit it in its pen. But the balloon was too big and popped. The ostrich was sad and cried. + +Mia and Leo felt sorry for the ostrich. They decided to give it a hug and say sorry. The ostrich felt better and said thank you. It learned to share and be nice. Mia and Leo learned to be patient and kind. They all became friends and had fun at the zoo. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big box. They want to make a house with the box. + +They use a marker to draw a door and windows on the box. They cut out the door and windows with scissors. They find some flowers and leaves to decorate the box. They are happy with their house. + +They invite their other friends to see their house. Their friends like it too. They take turns to go inside and pretend to cook and sleep and read. Tom and Jen provide snacks and drinks for their friends. They share and have fun. + +Tom and Jen are proud of their house. They think it is the best house in the park. They hug each other and smile. They have success. They have a clear idea of what they want to do next. They want to make a car with another box. +Lily loved to play the flute. She had a shiny flute that made pretty sounds when she blew into it. She learned how to play from her big sister, who was very good at music. Lily wanted to be like her sister, but she was humble. She knew she had to practice a lot and listen to her teacher. + +One day, Lily had a flute lesson at school. She was excited to show her teacher what she had learned. She put her flute in her backpack and got ready to go. But when she got to school, she could not find her flute. She looked everywhere, but it was gone. She felt very sad and scared. Who took her flute? How could she play without it? + +She ran to her teacher and told her what happened. Her teacher was kind and gentle. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will find your flute. Maybe someone borrowed it by mistake. Or maybe you left it somewhere else. Let's ask your friends and look around the school. I promise we will find it." + +Lily felt a little better. She trusted her teacher. She asked her friends if they had seen her flute. Some of them said no, and some of them said maybe. They helped her look in the classroom, the playground, the library, and the cafeteria. But they could not find it. + +Lily was about to give up. She thought she would never see her flute again. She felt like crying. But then, she heard a familiar sound. It was her flute! She followed the sound and found a boy playing it in the music room. He was not very good at it. He made loud and funny noises. Lily was angry and happy at the same time. She said, "Hey, that's my flute! Give it back to me!" + +The boy looked surprised and scared. He said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know it was yours. I found it in the hall. I wanted to try it. I like the flute. It's cool." + +Lily said, "It's not cool to take things that are not yours. You should ask first. The flute is very special to me. I love it. Please give it back." + +The boy said, "OK, OK, I'm sorry. Here, take it. I won't do it again. I promise." + +Lily took her flute and checked it. It was still shiny and pretty. She was glad it was not broken or lost. She said, "Thank you for giving it back. And thank you for promising. Promises are important. You should keep them." + +The boy said, "You're welcome. And you're right. Promises are important. I will keep them. Can we be friends?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, we can be friends. But only if you promise to be nice and honest. And maybe, if you want, I can teach you how to play the flute better. It's fun and easy. You just have to practice and listen." + +The boy smiled and nodded. He said, "Yes, I promise. And yes, I want. You are very kind and humble. And you are very good at the flute. You can teach me. I will practice and listen." + +Lily and the boy hugged and became friends. They played the flute together and had fun. They kept their promises and learned from each other. They were happy. +Tim and Lily were gifted children. They liked to learn new things and play with puzzles and books. One day, they found a big bottle of bubble soap in the garden. They wanted to make bubbles and have fun. + +They took the bottle and a wand and went to the porch. They dipped the wand in the soap and blew gently. Many bubbles came out and floated in the air. They were shiny and colorful. Tim and Lily laughed and clapped. They tried to catch the bubbles and pop them. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a big bubble!" Tim said. He blew harder and made a huge bubble. It was bigger than his head. He was very proud. + +"Wow, Tim, that's amazing!" Lily said. She wanted to make a big bubble too. She blew harder and harder, but her bubbles were small and weak. She felt sad and angry. + +"Tim, can I use your wand?" she asked. "Maybe mine is broken." + +"Sorry, Lily, this is my wand. I found it first. You can use your own wand." Tim said. He did not want to share. He liked his wand and his big bubbles. + +Lily felt more sad and angry. She wanted to have fun too. She had an idea. She waited until Tim was busy making another big bubble. Then she ran to him and removed his wand from his hand. She ran away with it. + +"Hey, Lily, give it back!" Tim shouted. He was very mad. He chased Lily around the porch. But Lily was faster. She ran and ran, holding the wand. + +As they ran, they did not see the steps. They tripped and fell. The wand broke in two. The bottle of soap spilled on the ground. There were no more bubbles. Tim and Lily cried. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see. She saw the broken wand, the spilled soap, and the crying children. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"Tim and Lily told her what they did. They blamed each other. They said sorry. + +Mom shook her head. She said, "Tim and Lily, you are gifted children, but you are not kind children. You need to learn to share and be nice. Bubbles are fun, but friends are more important. If you want to have fun, you need to have fun together. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Lily nodded. They felt sorry. They hugged each other. They said sorry again. + +Mom smiled. She said, "It's okay. I love you both. I have another bottle of soap in the house. Do you want to try again?" + +Tim and Lily nodded. They said yes. They thanked Mom. They took the new bottle and a new wand. They went to the porch. They dipped the wand in the soap and blew gently. Many bubbles came out and floated in the air. They were shiny and colorful. Tim and Lily laughed and clapped. They tried to catch the bubbles and pop them. They shared the wand and the soap. They had fun together. They were happy. +Tim and Mia are friends who like to play outside. One day, they find a big hill with a hole on top. They think it is a volcano. They want to see what is inside the hole. + +They hop on the hill and get closer to the hole. They see smoke and fire coming out of the hole. They are scared and surprised. They hear a loud noise like a roar. + +"Run, Mia, run!" Tim shouts. "The volcano is angry!" + +They hop down the hill as fast as they can. They see rocks and ash flying in the air. They run to their house and hide under the table. + +They are safe, but they are sorry. They did not know the hill was a real volcano. They did not mean to make the volcano angry. + +They hug each other and say, "I'm sorry, Tim. I'm sorry, Mia. We are still friends." + +They hope the volcano will calm down soon. They hope they can play outside again. They hope they can find a new place to play that is not a volcano. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pool. It has blue water and a slide. Tim and Mia want to swim in the pool. + +"Can we go in the pool, please?" Tim asks his mom. + +"Sorry, no. The pool is not for us. It is for big kids only. You are too small." Tim's mom says. + +Tim is sad. He stares at the pool. He sees the big kids splash and laugh. He wants to have fun too. + +Mia is not sad. She has an idea. She sees a hose near the pool. She runs to the hose and turns it on. She sprays water at Tim. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tim says. He is wet and cold. + +"Come on, Tim. It is like the pool. It is fun." Mia says. She smiles and sprays more water. + +Tim is angry. He does not like Mia's idea. He grabs the hose from Mia. He sprays water at Mia. + +"Hey, stop that!" Mia says. She is wet and cold too. + +They spray water at each other. They do not see the big kids come out of the pool. The big kids are angry. They see Tim and Mia with the hose. They want the hose. + +"Hey, give us the hose. It is ours." One big kid says. He snatches the hose from Tim. + +"Hey, that is not fair. We were playing with it." Tim says. He tries to get the hose back. + +The big kids push Tim and Mia away. They spray water at them. They laugh and call them names. + +Tim and Mia are scared and sad. They run to Tim's mom. They tell her what happened. + +Tim's mom is sorry. She hugs Tim and Mia. She says, "I am sorry, Tim and Mia. The big kids were mean to you. You did nothing wrong. You just wanted to have fun. But you should not play with the hose. It is not yours. It is for the pool. Next time, we will find another place to play. A place where you can swim and slide and be happy." + +Tim and Mia nod. They are still wet and cold. But they feel better. They are still friends. They say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, Lily sees a big red truck in Ben's yard. She wants to play with it. + +"Can I borrow your truck, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but only for a little while. It is my favorite truck," Ben says. + +Lily takes the truck and drives it around the grass. She makes loud noises like a real truck. She is very happy. + +But then, a nosy cat comes out of the bushes. The cat sees the truck and runs after it. The cat jumps on the truck and scratches it with its claws. Lily is scared and angry. + +"Go away, cat! This is not your truck!" Lily shouts. + +The cat does not listen. It keeps scratching the truck. Lily tries to pull the truck away, but the cat is too strong. The truck's tire pops and the air comes out. The truck stops moving. + +Lily starts to cry. She broke Ben's truck. She does not know what to do. + +Ben hears Lily crying and runs to her. He sees the cat, the truck and the tire. + +"What happened, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I wanted to play with your truck, but the cat came and ruined it. It popped your tire. I did not mean to break it," Lily says. + +Ben is sad and mad. He loves his truck. He wants to yell at Lily and the cat. But he sees that Lily is very sorry. He remembers that she is his friend. + +"It's OK, Lily. It was an accident. The cat is very bad and nosy. Maybe we can fix the tire later. Do you want to play with something else?" Ben says. + +Lily hugs Ben and says thank you. She is glad that Ben is not mad at her. She is still sad about the truck, but she is happy to have a good friend. + +They go inside and play with blocks and dolls. They forget about the cat and the truck. They have fun together. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big hedge near the fence. The hedge had many green leaves and some red berries. + +"Let's play hide and seek behind the hedge!" Lily said. "You count to ten and I will hide." + +"OK!" Tom said. He closed his eyes and started to count. "One, two, three..." + +Lily ran behind the hedge. She looked for a good spot to hide. She saw a hole under the hedge. She thought it was a good spot. She crawled into the hole. + +"Four, five, six..." Tom counted. + +Lily felt something soft and warm in the hole. She thought it was a blanket. She touched it with her hand. It was not a blanket. It was fur. She heard a growl. She saw two yellow eyes. It was not a hole. It was a den. It was a fox's den. And the fox was not happy. + +"Seven, eight, nine..." Tom counted. + +Lily screamed. The fox bit her hand. It was very painful. She tried to get out of the den. But the fox was fast. It grabbed her leg. It pulled her deeper into the den. + +"Ten! Ready or not, here I come!" Tom said. He opened his eyes. He looked for Lily. He did not see her. He heard her scream. He heard the fox growl. He ran to the hedge. He saw the hole. He saw blood. He was scared. + +"Help! Help!" Lily cried. "Tom, help me!" + +Tom wanted to help Lily. But he did not know what to do. He was too small to fight the fox. He was too scared to go into the den. He ran to the house. He shouted for his mom. But his mom was not home. She had gone to the store. Tom was alone. He cried. He did not know if Lily was alive or dead. He did not know if the fox would come out and get him too. He wished he had never played behind the hedge. He wished he had never counted to ten. He wished he had never said OK. +Anna and Ben like to play with their model cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with sand and sticks in the backyard. Sometimes they pretend that their cars are racing or going on adventures. + +One day, they find a big hole in the sand. They wonder what is inside. They decide to bury their cars in the hole and dig them out later. They think it will be fun to see who can find their cars first. + +They take turns putting their cars in the hole and covering them with sand. They say goodbye to their cars and promise to come back soon. They go inside to have a snack and wash their hands. + +After they finish their snack, they run back to the backyard. They are excited to dig up their cars. But when they get to the hole, they see something else. A big dog is lying on the sand, wagging its tail. It has dug up all their cars and is playing with them. + +"Hey, that's our hole!" Anna says. "And those are our cars!" + +The dog looks at them and barks. It does not want to share. It picks up a car in its mouth and runs away. + +"Come back, dog!" Ben says. "Give us our cars!" + +Anna and Ben chase the dog around the backyard. They try to get their cars back, but the dog is too fast and too strong. They get tired and sad. They think they have lost their cars forever. + +Then they hear a voice. It is their neighbor, Mr. Lee. He is holding a leash. He sees the dog and the children. + +"I'm sorry, kids," he says. "This is my dog, Spot. He escaped from his yard. He likes to dig and play with things. He didn't mean to be naughty. He was just curious." + +He walks over to the dog and puts the leash on him. He tells the dog to drop the car. The dog obeys. He drops the car and licks Mr. Lee's face. + +"Good boy, Spot," Mr. Lee says. "Now let's give the children their cars back. You have to be helpful, not harmful." + +He helps Anna and Ben collect their cars. He checks if they are broken or dirty. He apologizes for the trouble. He says he will fill the hole and fix the sand. + +Anna and Ben are happy to have their cars back. They are not angry at the dog anymore. They see that he is friendly and playful. They thank Mr. Lee for being helpful. + +"Can we pet your dog?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, you can," Mr. Lee says. "He likes to make new friends. Just be gentle and careful." + +Anna and Ben pet the dog. The dog wags its tail and licks their hands. They laugh and smile. They think the dog is cute and funny. + +They decide to share their cars with the dog. They let him chase them and fetch them. They have fun playing together. They learn to be helpful, not harmful. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many shiny things inside. They see a red car, a blue plane, a yellow ball, and a green ring. + +"Wow, look at these toys!" Tom says. "They are so pretty and new. Can we play with them?" + +"Yes, let's play!" Anna says. "I want the blue plane. It can fly high in the sky." + +They take the toys out of the box and start to play. Tom drives the red car on the grass. Anna flies the blue plane in the air. They have fun and laugh. + +But then, a big boy comes. He sees the toys and wants them. He runs to the box and grabs the yellow ball and the green ring. + +"Hey, these are mine!" he says. "I put them in the box. Give me the car and the plane too!" + +"No, they are ours!" Tom says. "We found them first. You can't have them!" + +"Yes, I can!" the big boy says. "I have the power. The green ring gives me power. It makes me strong and smart. You have to do what I say!" + +He puts the ring on his finger and tries to take the car and the plane from Tom and Anna. But the ring is bitter. It hurts his finger and makes him feel bad. He cries and drops the toys. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he says. "The ring is bitter. It bites me. Take it off, take it off!" + +Tom and Anna see the big boy cry. They feel sorry for him. They help him take off the ring and give him a hug. + +"It's okay, don't cry," Anna says. "The ring is not nice. It doesn't give you power. It makes you mean and sad. You don't need the ring to be strong and smart. You can be strong and smart by being kind and sharing." + +"Really?" the big boy says. "Can I be your friend? Can we play together?" + +"Yes, you can," Tom says. "Let's play together. We can share the toys. We have enough for everyone." + +They smile and play with the toys. They share the car, the plane, the ball, and the ring. They have more fun and laugh. The ring is not bitter anymore. It is shiny and happy. It likes to see them happy. +Tim is a boy who likes to run. He runs fast and far every day. He wants to win a medal. He sees a big race in the park. He joins the race with many other kids. + +Lila is a girl who likes to run too. She runs fast and far every day. She wants to win a medal too. She sees the same race in the park. She joins the race with many other kids. + +Tim and Lila run very hard. They pass many other kids. They are close to the end. They see a big medal on a table. They want to get it. They run faster and faster. + +But then, they see a dog. The dog is hurt. He has a cut on his leg. He is sad and scared. He needs help. Tim and Lila stop running. They go to the dog. They pet him and talk to him. They find a bandage and wrap his leg. They give him some water and a hug. + +The other kids finish the race. They get the medal. They are happy. But Tim and Lila are happier. They have a new friend. The dog is loyal. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He follows them home. They name him Rex. They share their snacks and toys with him. They love him. He loves them. They are a team. They don't need a medal. They have each other. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big, smooth stone near the slide. It was shiny and pretty. + +"Wow, look at this stone!" Lily said. "Can I have it?" + +Tom liked the stone too. He wanted to keep it for himself. But he did not want to make Lily sad. He had an idea. + +"OK, you can have it," he said. "But you have to promise me something." + +"What do I have to promise?" Lily asked. She was curious. + +"You have to promise to share your cookies with me at snack time," Tom said. He loved cookies. + +Lily thought for a moment. She loved cookies too. But she also loved the stone. She decided to agree. + +"OK, I promise to share my cookies with you," she said. She took the stone and smiled. + +Tom smiled too. He was happy that Lily was happy. And he was happy that he would get some cookies. + +They hugged and ran to the swings. They played until snack time. Then they kept their promise and shared their cookies. They were both happy. They were best friends. +Sara and Ben were playing outside. They liked to run and jump and sing. They saw a big red mailbox near the road. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it and look," Sara said. + +"No, we can't. It's not ours. It's for the mailman," Ben said. + +But Sara did not listen. She ran to the mailbox and pulled the handle. It was hard to open. She used both hands and pushed with all her might. She opened the mailbox and saw some letters and a magazine. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sara said. She took out the magazine and looked at the pictures. There were animals and cars and toys. + +Ben followed Sara and looked at the mailbox. He saw that it was open. He felt scared. + +"Sara, close it! Close it now! The mailman will be mad!" Ben said. + +But Sara did not listen. She was too busy looking at the magazine. She liked the colors and the shapes. She wanted to keep it. + +"No, I want to see more. It's mine now," Sara said. + +Just then, they heard a loud honk. It was the mailman. He was driving his big blue truck. He saw the open mailbox and the magazine in Sara's hands. He was very grumpy. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing? That's not your mailbox! That's not your magazine! Give it back to me!" the mailman shouted. + +He got out of his truck and walked to Sara and Ben. He looked angry. He reached for the magazine. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They did not want the mailman to yell at them. They did not want to get in trouble. + +"Sorry, sorry, sorry!" Ben said. He quickly closed the mailbox and ran away. + +Sara was still holding the magazine. She did not want to give it back. She liked it too much. + +"No, no, no!" Sara said. She tried to run away too, but the mailman was faster. He grabbed the magazine from her hands. + +"That's mine! That's mine!" Sara cried. She kicked and screamed. + +The mailman was very grumpy. He did not like Sara and Ben. He did not like their game. He put the magazine back in the mailbox and locked it. + +"Go away, you naughty kids! Don't touch my mailbox again! Or I'll tell your parents!" the mailman said. + +He got back in his truck and drove away. He honked his horn again. + +Sara and Ben were sad. They did not have the magazine anymore. They did not have fun anymore. They went back to their house and said nothing. They learned their lesson. They never touched the mailbox again. +Anna likes to print pictures with her dad. They have a big machine that makes the pictures on paper. Anna picks the pictures she wants from the computer. She likes animals and flowers. + +One day, Anna and her dad are printing pictures when they hear a loud noise. It is the fire alarm. It means there is a fire somewhere. Anna and her dad are alert. They know they have to leave the house quickly. + +"Dad, what about our pictures?" Anna asks. + +"We can print them later, honey. The most important thing is to be safe," her dad says. He takes Anna's hand and they run to the door. They see smoke coming from the kitchen. They are scared, but they do not panic. + +They go outside and join the other people who live in their building. They see the fire trucks and the firefighters. They are brave and help to put out the fire. Anna and her dad hug each other. They are glad they are okay. + +"Are you okay, my daughter?" her dad asks. + +"Yes, dad. I'm okay. I love you," Anna says. + +"I love you too, Anna. You were very alert and smart. I'm proud of you," her dad says. + +They wait until the fire is out and the firefighters say it is safe to go back inside. They go back to their apartment and check their things. The fire did not reach their room. Their pictures are still in the machine. + +"Look, dad. Our pictures are still here. Can we print them now?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, honey. Let's print them and hang them on the wall. They will remind us of this day and how lucky we are," her dad says. + +They print their pictures and smile. They are happy to be together. They are a family. +Lily and Ben love to bounce. They bounce on the bed, on the sofa, on the trampoline. They bounce high and low, fast and slow, with giggles and shouts. Bouncing makes them jolly. + +One day, they find a big bag of money in the park. They do not know what money is, but they like the shiny coins and the colorful paper. They think they are toys. They take the bag home and dump it on the floor. They start to bounce on the money, making it fly and sparkle. + +Mom and Dad come home and see the mess. They are shocked and angry. They ask Lily and Ben where they got the money. Lily and Ben say they found it in the park. Mom and Dad say that is not good. They say the money belongs to someone else. They say they have to return it right away. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to give up their toys. They do not understand why money is important. They only want to bounce and have fun. Mom and Dad explain that money is not a toy. They say that money is used to buy things like food and clothes and books. They say that someone worked hard to earn the money and needs it to live. They say that taking money that is not yours is wrong and can get you in trouble. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They do not want to hurt anyone or be bad. They agree to go back to the park with Mom and Dad and look for the owner of the money. They hope they can find him or her and say sorry. They hope they can still bounce and be jolly. +Ben and Lily were very happy. They were going to the big park with Mom and Dad. They loved the big park. It had slides, swings, and a big pond with ducks. + +When they got to the park, Mom and Dad gave them a big bag of popcorn. Ben and Lily said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. We love popcorn." They shared the popcorn and ate it with their fingers. It was crunchy and salty and yummy. + +Then they saw a big ball on the grass. It was red and shiny and had a string. Ben and Lily ran to the ball. They wanted to play with it. They took turns holding the string and letting the ball fly in the air. It was a balloon. It was incredible. + +"Look, Mom and Dad, look at our balloon!" they shouted. Mom and Dad smiled and waved. They were happy to see Ben and Lily having fun. + +But then a big wind came. It blew the balloon away from Lily's hand. The balloon flew higher and higher. Ben and Lily were sad. They wanted their balloon back. + +"Come back, balloon, come back!" they cried. They ran after the balloon. But they could not catch it. It was too fast and too high. + +Then they saw a big tree. The balloon got stuck in the tree. It was very high. Ben and Lily could not reach it. They looked at each other. They had an idea. + +They ran back to the popcorn bag. They took some popcorn and threw it at the balloon. They hoped the popcorn would make the balloon fall. They threw and threw and threw. But the popcorn was too small and too light. It did not hit the balloon. It only made the ducks come and eat it. + +They tried again. They threw harder and harder. But it did not work. The balloon was still in the tree. They were out of popcorn. They were out of ideas. + +They were about to give up. But then they saw a big boy. He was walking by the tree. He had a soccer ball. He was kicking it. He was very good at kicking. + +Ben and Lily ran to the big boy. They asked him, "Please, please, can you help us? Our balloon is in the tree. Can you kick your ball and make it fall?" + +The big boy looked at the balloon. He looked at his ball. He looked at Ben and Lily. He nodded. He said, "OK, I will try. But you have to be careful. The ball might come back fast." + +Ben and Lily said, "Thank you, thank you, you are very nice. We will be careful." + +The big boy took his ball. He aimed at the balloon. He kicked it very hard. The ball flew in the air. It hit the balloon. The balloon popped. It made a loud noise. The ball came back fast. The big boy caught it. + +Ben and Lily clapped. They cheered. They said, "You did it, you did it, you are incredible. Thank you, thank you, thank you." + +The big boy smiled. He said, "You are welcome, you are welcome, you are welcome. I am glad I could help. Do you want to play soccer with me?" + +Ben and Lily said, "Yes, yes, we want to play soccer with you. That sounds like fun." + +They ran to the grass. They played soccer with the big boy. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the balloon. They made a new friend. They were very happy. +Lila and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Lila has a lot of pink blocks. She likes pink. Ben has a lot of blue blocks. He likes blue. + +"Look at my tower!" Lila says. "It is so big and pink. I attach pink blocks to make it taller and taller." + +"Wow, your tower is nice," Ben says. "But mine is better. It is so big and blue. I attach blue blocks to make it stronger and stronger." + +They keep attaching blocks to their towers. They want to see who can make the biggest and best tower. They do not look at each other. They only look at their towers. + +Suddenly, a loud noise makes them jump. It is their dog, Rex. Rex is big and brown and tough. He likes to play and run and bark. He sees the towers and thinks they are toys. He runs to them and jumps on them. + +"Rex, no!" Lila and Ben shout. "Stop! Bad dog!" + +But it is too late. Rex knocks down the towers with his paws and his tail. He breaks the blocks and scatters them everywhere. He wags his tail and barks happily. + +Lila and Ben are sad and angry. They look at their broken towers and their messy blocks. They have no more pink or blue blocks to attach. They have nothing to play with. + +They start to cry. They do not want to play with Rex. They do not want to play with each other. They do not want to play at all. They have a bad day. +Lily was a lawyer. She helped people with problems. She liked her job, but sometimes she met rude people. Rude people said mean things and did not listen. + +One day, Lily had to go to a big building. She had to talk to a man who had a problem. The man was very rude. He shouted at Lily and said she was wrong. He did not let Lily speak. He made Lily feel sad and angry. + +Lily tried to be calm and polite. She said, "Please, let me talk. I can help you with your problem. You do not have to shout." But the man did not listen. He kept shouting and waving his hands. + +Lily felt a tear in her eye. She did not want to cry. She blinked her eye and looked away. She saw a little girl sitting in a corner. The little girl was holding a teddy bear. She looked scared and lonely. + +Lily smiled at the little girl. The little girl smiled back. She got up and walked to Lily. She said, "Hi, I am Anna. You are very nice. Do you want to hug my teddy bear?" She gave Lily her teddy bear. + +Lily hugged the teddy bear and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are very sweet. I am Lily. Why are you here?" Anna said, "My mommy and daddy have a problem. They are talking to another lawyer. They are not rude like that man. They are sad." + +Lily said, "I am sorry, Anna. Problems are hard. But I am sure your mommy and daddy love you very much. And I am sure they will find a way to be happy again." Anna said, "I hope so. Can we be friends?" Lily said, "Of course we can. Friends are good. They make us feel better." + +Lily and Anna hugged each other and played with the teddy bear. They did not listen to the rude man anymore. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her comb. She combed her hair, her doll's hair, and even her cat's fur. She liked how the comb made her hair smooth and shiny. She also liked how the comb was pink and sparkly. It was a gift from her grandma. + +One day, Lily saw a bird outside her window. It was a big bird with white and black feathers. It soared in the sky, high and fast. Lily wanted to soar too. She wondered if the bird would like her comb. + +She opened the window and called to the bird. "Hello, bird! Do you want to play with me? I have a comb. It is pink and sparkly. You can comb your feathers with it." + +The bird heard Lily and flew closer. It saw the comb in her hand. It liked how the comb was pink and sparkly. It wanted the comb. It thought the comb was a cheap toy. It did not care about Lily. + +The bird swooped down and snatched the comb from Lily's hand. It soared away with the comb in its beak. It did not say thank you. It did not say sorry. + +Lily was sad and angry. She cried and shouted. "Hey, bird! That is my comb! Give it back! That is not nice! That is not fair!" + +But the bird did not hear Lily. It did not care about Lily. It only cared about the comb. It flew away with the comb, leaving Lily alone. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Lily has a big red block. She puts it on top of her tower. Ben wants the red block. He tries to take it from Lily. + +"Stop!" Lily says. "That is my block. You have your own blocks." + +"But I want the red block. It is the best block." Ben says. He pulls harder on the block. + +The block comes off. The tower falls down. The blocks break. Lily and Ben are sad. They cry. + +Mom hears them cry. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken blocks and the fallen tower. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"Ben broke my tower. He took my block." Lily says. + +"I wanted the red block. Lily did not share." Ben says. + +Mom hugs them both. She says, "I'm sorry your blocks are broken. But you can fix them. They are easy to put together. And you can share the blocks. There are enough for both of you." + +She gives them each a treat. A cookie with chocolate chips. Lily and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom." + +They eat their cookies. They feel better. They go back to play with the blocks. They share the red block. They build a new tower. A bigger and better tower. They are happy. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go down the hole," Ben said. "Maybe there is a treasure." + +Lila was nervous. She did not like dark places. She did not know what was underground. + +"I don't want to go," Lila said. "It is scary. What if there is a monster?" + +Ben laughed. "There is no monster. Come on, it will be fun." + +He took Lila's hand and pulled her to the hole. They climbed down the hole. It was very dark and cold. They could not see anything. + +Lila felt something touch her foot. She screamed. Ben screamed too. + +They heard a loud roar. It was a monster. It was big and hairy and had sharp teeth. It was angry that they came into its home. + +The monster tried to grab them. They ran back to the hole. They climbed up as fast as they could. The monster followed them. It was too big to fit in the hole. It got stuck. + +Lila and Ben ran away from the hole. They were very scared. They did not want to play in the park anymore. + +They ran to their mom. She was sitting on a bench. She saw them and hugged them. + +"What happened?" she asked. "Why are you so scared?" + +Lila and Ben told her about the hole and the monster. They said they were sorry for going underground. + +Mom smiled. She did not believe them. She thought they made up the story. + +She said, "There is no monster. It was just your imagination. You are very brave for coming back." + +She gave them a cookie. She said, "Do you want to know how much you weigh?" + +She took them to a scale. She put them on the scale. It showed their weight. + +Lila and Ben looked at the scale. They forgot about the monster. They were happy to see their weight. + +They said, "We weigh a lot. We are big and strong." + +Mom nodded. She said, "Yes, you are. But you are also my little ones. And I love you very much." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. Today, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Me first!" Anna says. She climbs up the ladder and slides down fast. She laughs and feels happy. + +"Me too!" Ben says. He follows Anna and slides down too. But his car falls out of his pocket and lands on the ground. He sees a big dog run to his car and grab it with its teeth. + +"No! My car!" Ben cries. He runs after the dog and tries to get his car back. The dog growls and shakes its head. It tears the car into pieces. + +Anna sees Ben crying and feels sad. She runs to him and hugs him. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. That dog is mean. Do you want to play with my doll? She is nice and compassionate. She can make you feel better." + +Ben looks at Anna and nods. He wipes his tears and smiles. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. I like your doll. She is pretty and compassionate. She can be my friend too." + +Anna and Ben go to a bench and play with the doll. They share stories and jokes. They forget about the dog and the car. They have fun and feel happy. Their moms see them and smile. They are proud of their compassionate children. +Lily liked to sleep in her big bed. It was soft and warm and had a pink blanket. She had a lot of toys and books on her furniture. She felt happy and normal in her room. + +But one night, she heard a loud noise. It came from the living room. She got scared and got out of her bed. She tiptoed to the door and opened it. She saw a big shadow on the wall. It looked like a monster. + +Lily wanted to run back to her bed, but she was curious. She walked slowly to the living room. She saw her dad on the sofa. He was snoring very loud. He made the noise and the shadow. + +Lily felt silly and relieved. She realized that her dad was not a monster. He was just sleeping. She smiled and went back to her room. She climbed into her bed and hugged her teddy bear. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of happy and normal things. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with round balls. They had many balls of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them, throw them, and catch them. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a big round ball that was shiny and red. Lily and Tom wanted to play with it, but the boy said no. He said it was his ball and he did not want to share. + +Lily and Tom felt sad and angry. They thought the boy was mean and selfish. They decided to tease him and make him feel bad. They said things like, "Your ball is too big, you can't roll it well." and "Your ball is too shiny, it hurts our eyes." and "Your ball is too red, it looks like a tomato." + +The boy did not like their words. He felt hurt and angry. He said, "Stop teasing me, you are not nice. Go away and leave me alone." + +But Lily and Tom did not stop. They kept teasing him and laughing at him. They thought it was fun to make him cry. + +Then, a big dog came running to the park. It saw the shiny red ball and wanted to play with it. It ran towards the boy and grabbed the ball with its teeth. It ran away with the ball, leaving the boy with nothing. + +The boy was very sad and scared. He cried and cried. He wanted his ball back, but he did not know how to get it. + +Lily and Tom saw what happened. They felt sorry for the boy. They realized they had been very mean and rude. They ran to the boy and said, "We are sorry, we should not have teased you. We were wrong and mean. We want to help you get your ball back. Can we be your friends?" + +The boy looked at them. He was still sad, but he felt a little better. He said, "Thank you, I forgive you. I would like to be your friends. Can you help me find the dog and get my ball back?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "Yes, we can. Let's go together and look for the dog. Maybe we can trade something for your ball. Or maybe we can ask the dog nicely to give it back." + +They held hands and ran after the dog. They hoped they could find it and get the ball back. They also hoped they could be good friends and share their balls with each other. They learned a lesson: teasing is not nice, and sharing is better. +Lila and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to open and close the cabinet doors and look at the pots and pans. Lila found a big spoon and a small spoon. She gave the small spoon to Ben and said, "Let's make music!" + +They banged the spoons on the cabinet doors and made loud noises. They laughed and sang. Then Lila had an idea. She said, "Let's spin!" + +She held the big spoon in her hand and spun around and around. She felt dizzy and happy. She said, "Look at me, Ben! I'm a mighty spinner!" + +Ben wanted to spin too. He held the small spoon in his hand and spun around and around. He felt dizzy and happy. He said, "Me too, Lila! I'm a mighty spinner!" + +But they spun too fast and too close. They bumped into each other and fell down. The spoons flew out of their hands and clattered on the floor. They felt sore and sad. They said, "Ow, ow, ow!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Lila and Ben on the floor and the spoons on the floor. She said, "What happened, my little spinners?" + +Lila and Ben told Mom what they did. Mom said, "Spinning is fun, but you have to be careful. You don't want to hurt yourselves or break anything. How about we spin in a different way?" + +She picked up Lila and Ben and hugged them. She said, "Let's spin like this!" She twirled them around in her arms and made them giggle. She said, "You are my mighty spinners and I love you!" +Ben and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in the park with their ball. One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog had black fur and sharp teeth. It looked hungry and angry. + +"Let's go away from the dog," Ben said to Lily. "It might bite us." + +But Lily wanted to pet the dog. She thought it was cute and lonely. She ran towards the dog with her hand out. "Hi, doggy," she said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog did not want to play. It growled and barked at Lily. It jumped on her and bit her arm. Lily screamed and cried. Ben ran to help her, but it was too late. The dog had hurt her badly. Blood came out of her arm. + +A man heard the noise and came to the park. He saw the dog and the children. He called the police and the ambulance. He tried to stop the bleeding with his shirt. He told Ben and Lily to blink their eyes and stay awake. + +The police and the ambulance came. They took the dog away. They put Lily on a stretcher and gave her oxygen. They told Ben to come with them. They said they would take them to the hospital. + +Ben was scared and sad. He held Lily's hand and hoped she would be okay. He wished they had never seen the dog. He wished they had listened to him. He wondered if Lily would ever play with him again. He felt a tear roll down his cheek. He blinked and looked at the sky. It was getting dark. It was the worst day of his year. +Lily was thirsty. She wanted some milk. She saw her mom in the kitchen. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, can I have some milk, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, my dear. Here you go." She poured some milk in a cup and gave it to Lily. + +Lily took the cup and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." She drank the milk and felt happy. + +Her mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. Do you want to read a book with me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I love books." She put the cup on the table and followed her mom to the couch. + +Her mom picked a book and opened it. She read the words and showed the pictures to Lily. Lily listened and looked. She learned new things and asked questions. Her mom replied and explained. + +Lily felt comfortable and cozy. She snuggled with her mom and said, "I love you, mom." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily." They read and cuddled until it was time for bed. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers of different colors and shapes. Some were big, some were small, some were round, some were long. Lily and Sam wanted to pick some flowers to make a bouquet for their mom. + +"Look, Sam, this flower is very pretty. It is pink and has many petals. It is a rose," Lily said. + +"Yes, it is pretty, but it has thorns. It can hurt your fingers. Let's find another flower," Sam said. + +They walked around the garden and saw more flowers. They saw a yellow flower that looked like a sun. It was a sunflower. They saw a purple flower that smelled sweet. It was a lavender. They saw a white flower that had a bell shape. It was a lily. + +"Wow, there are so many flowers. Which one should we pick?" Lily asked. + +"Let's pick the ones that are available. That means they are not someone else's or they are not too hard to reach. And let's pick the ones that are wide. That means they have a lot of space to bloom and show their beauty," Sam said. + +"OK, that sounds good. I like wide flowers. They make me happy," Lily said. + +They picked some sunflowers, some lavenders, and some lilies. They tied them together with a ribbon. They made a beautiful bouquet. They ran to their mom and gave her the bouquet. + +"Mom, we made this for you. We picked the flowers that are available and wide. They bloomed in the garden and they are very pretty," Lily and Sam said. + +"Thank you, my darlings. You are very thoughtful and creative. I love the flowers and I love you more. They are the best gift ever," Mom said. + +She hugged them and kissed them. She put the bouquet in a vase and placed it on the table. They all smiled and admired the flowers. They were happy. +Lisa loved to pretend. She had many toys, but her favorite was her kitchen set. She liked to cook for her dolls and stuffed animals. She made them soup, cake, pizza, and salad. She used anything she could find to make her food. Sometimes she used real food, like bread and cheese. Sometimes she used pretend food, like plastic fruits and vegetables. + +One day, Lisa found a big white thing in the fridge. It looked like a flower, but it was hard and cold. She asked her mom what it was. Her mom said it was cauliflower. Lisa had never heard of cauliflower before. She wondered what it tasted like. She decided to use it for her pretend cooking. + +She took the cauliflower to her kitchen set. She cut it into small pieces with her plastic knife. She put some pieces in a pot and some pieces in a pan. She added water, salt, and pepper. She turned on the pretend stove and pretended to boil and fry the cauliflower. She smelled the steam and the sizzle. She thought it smelled good. + +She set the table with plates, cups, and forks. She invited her dolls and stuffed animals to join her. She served them the cauliflower soup and the cauliflower cake. She told them to enjoy their meal. She tasted a spoonful of soup and a bite of cake. She made a face. She did not like the cauliflower. It was bitter and mushy. She spit it out. + +She looked at her dolls and stuffed animals. They did not look happy either. They had cauliflower all over their faces and clothes. Lisa felt bad. She wanted to make them happy. She wanted to be a successful cook. She apologized to them. She said she would make them something else. She took the cauliflower away and threw it in the trash. She looked for something else to cook. She saw a banana. She smiled. She liked bananas. She thought her dolls and stuffed animals would like them too. She peeled the banana and cut it into slices. She put them on a plate and sprinkled some sugar on top. She brought the plate to the table. She said this was banana pudding. She hoped they would like it. She tasted a slice. It was sweet and soft. She liked it. She looked at her dolls and stuffed animals. They looked happy too. They had banana smiles on their faces. Lisa felt happy. She had made them happy. She had been a successful cook. She hugged them and thanked them for eating with her. She said she loved them. They said they loved her too. They finished their banana pudding and cleaned up the table. They played some more. Lisa was happy. She loved to pretend. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big ball on the grass. It was red and shiny. They wanted to catch it and play with it. + +"Let's catch the ball!" Tim said to Lily. "It looks like a prize!" + +They ran to the ball and tried to grab it. But the ball was not a ball. It was a balloon. And it was not shiny. It was wet. And it was not red. It was dirty. + +The balloon popped in their hands. It was full of mud and water. It splashed on their faces and clothes. They were dirty and wet. + +They heard a loud laugh. It was a boy. He was hiding behind a tree. He had a pump and a bucket. He had filled the balloon with mud and water. He had tricked them. + +"Ha ha ha! You are so silly!" the boy said. "You thought it was a prize, but it was a trap!" + +Tim and Lily felt sad and angry. They wanted to cry. They wanted to go home. They did not like the boy. They did not like the park. They did not like the balloon. It was a bad day. +Tim and Lily went to the lake with their dad. They saw a big boat with many people on it. Dad said, "Do you want to ride the boat? It will be fun!" + +Tim was excited. He said, "Yes, yes, I want to ride the boat!" He ran to the boat and got in line. + +Lily was fearful. She said, "No, no, I don't want to ride the boat!" She hid behind dad and held his hand. + +Dad said, "Why not, Lily? The boat is safe and nice. You can see the fish and the birds and the trees. You can sit with me and Tim." + +Lily said, "No, no, no! The boat is big and loud and scary. It will go fast and make waves. I will fall and get wet and cold. I don't like the boat!" + +Dad said, "Okay, Lily. You don't have to ride the boat if you don't want to. But you can watch Tim and me from the shore. We will wave to you and come back soon." + +Lily said, "Okay, dad. I will watch you and Tim. But I will not ride the boat. I refuse to ride the boat!" + +Dad said, "I love you, Lily. Maybe next time you will try the boat." + +Lily said, "I love you, dad. Maybe next time I will try the boat. But not today." +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a big, red vehicle that can lift things with a hook. Ben has a small, blue vehicle that can go very fast. They pretend that they are working on a construction site. + +"Look, Anna, I can zoom past you!" Ben says, making his vehicle go vroom vroom. + +"That's nice, Ben, but can you lift this?" Anna says, pointing to a chubby teddy bear on the floor. + +Ben tries to lift the teddy bear with his vehicle, but it is too heavy. He pushes and pulls, but the teddy bear does not move. + +"Ha ha, you can't do it, Ben. My vehicle is stronger than yours!" Anna says, laughing. + +Ben feels sad and angry. He does not like it when Anna teases him. He wants to show her that his vehicle is also good. + +"Maybe I can't lift the teddy bear, but I can lift something else!" Ben says, looking around. + +He sees a pillow on the couch. He thinks that the pillow is lighter than the teddy bear. He drives his vehicle to the couch and hooks the pillow with his vehicle. He lifts the pillow up in the air. + +"Look, Anna, I can lift this!" Ben says, smiling. + +Anna looks at Ben and his vehicle. She sees that he is happy and proud. She feels sorry for teasing him. She decides to be nice to him. + +"Wow, Ben, that's very good! You can lift the pillow with your vehicle. Your vehicle is also good!" Anna says, clapping. + +Ben feels happy and proud. He likes it when Anna praises him. He decides to share his vehicle with her. + +"Thank you, Anna. Do you want to try my vehicle? It is very fast!" Ben says, offering his vehicle to Anna. + +Anna smiles and nods. She takes Ben's vehicle and drives it around the living room. Ben takes Anna's vehicle and lifts things with it. They play together and have fun. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. They liked to see the birds and the flowers and the trees. They liked to feel the sun and the wind and the grass. + +One day, they saw that the leaves on the trees were changing. Some were yellow, some were red, some were orange. They were very pretty. Tom and Lily wanted to see them up close. They climbed a tree and picked some leaves. They looked at them and felt them and smelled them. + +But then, they heard their mom calling them. It was time to go home. They had to get down from the tree. They wanted to take the leaves with them, but they had too many. They could not hold them all. They had to leave some behind. + +They looked at the leaves on the ground. They were brown and dry and crinkly. They were not pretty anymore. They wondered why. They asked their mom. + +Mom said that the leaves change when the weather gets colder. They lose their water and their color. They fall off the trees and remain on the ground. They become food for the bugs and the worms and the plants. They help the earth grow new things. + +Tom and Lily thought that was amazing. They decided to keep some of the colorful leaves and give some to their friends. They said goodbye to the brown leaves and thanked them for their gift. They ran to their mom and hugged her. They were happy. +Ben and Mia are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a green hat and a carrot nose. They give him a smile and two buttons for eyes. + +"Hello, snowman!" Ben says. "You are our friend." + +"Yes, you are very nice," Mia says. "But you look cold. Do you want a hug?" + +The snowman does not say anything. He just stands there. + +The sun comes out and shines on the snow. The snow starts to melt. The snowman gets smaller and smaller. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. "Our snowman is going away!" + +"Quick, let's move him to the shade!" Mia says. "Maybe he will stay there." + +They try to lift the snowman, but he is too heavy. They push him, but he is too slow. They watch him melt more and more. + +"Bye, snowman," Ben says. "We will miss you." + +"Maybe we can make another one tomorrow," Mia says. "If there is more snow." + +They go inside and have some hot chocolate. They hope the snowman will come back. +Tom and Lily were young kids who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big goose near the pond. They wanted to touch it and feed it some bread. + +"Hello, goose!" Tom said. "Do you want some bread?" He threw a piece of bread to the goose. + +The goose did not want the bread. It wanted to be alone. It was angry at the kids. It hissed and flapped its wings. + +"Go away, kids!" the goose said. "This is my pond!" + +Lily was scared of the goose. She ran away. But Tom was not scared. He wanted to catch the goose. + +"Come here, goose!" Tom said. He ran after the goose. + +The goose did not like Tom. It bit Tom's hand. Tom cried out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom said. "Let go of me, goose!" + +The goose did not let go. It dragged Tom to the pond. It pushed Tom into the water. + +Lily saw what happened. She screamed for help. + +"Help, help, help!" Lily said. "The goose is hurting Tom!" + +But no one heard Lily. No one came to help. Tom could not escape from the goose. He drowned in the pond. + +The goose was happy. It had the pond to itself. It ate the bread that Tom had thrown. It did not care about Tom or Lily. It was a bad goose. +Mia and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. Mia was dependable. She always helped Ben when he was sad or hurt. Ben was not dependable. He sometimes complained when Mia wanted to do something different. + +One day, they saw a big slide in the park. Mia wanted to try it, but Ben was scared. He said it was too high and too fast. Mia said it was fun and safe. She asked Ben to go with her. Ben said no. He said he wanted to play with the swings instead. + +Mia was sad. She wanted to share the slide with Ben. She thought he was her best friend. She said, "Fine, I will go by myself. You can stay here and be boring." She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She looked down and saw Ben sitting on the swing. He looked lonely and unhappy. + +Mia felt sorry for Ben. She decided to give him another chance. She slid down the slide and ran to Ben. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry I was mean. The slide was fun, but I missed you. Do you want to try it with me? I will hold your hand and we can go together." + +Ben looked at Mia. He saw that she was smiling and kind. He felt brave and curious. He said, "Okay, Mia. I will try it with you. You are my best friend. You are dependable. Thank you for not giving up on me." He got off the swing and followed Mia to the slide. He held her hand and climbed up the ladder. He felt nervous, but he trusted Mia. He said, "Mia, I'm scared. Can you hug me?" + +Mia hugged Ben. She said, "Don't worry, Ben. I'm here for you. You can do it. It will be fun. Just close your eyes and count to three." She counted with him and pushed him gently. They slid down the slide and laughed. They felt happy and proud. They hugged each other at the bottom. Mia said, "You did it, Ben! You are brave and adventurous. I'm proud of you." Ben said, "You did it, Mia! You are kind and generous. I'm grateful for you." They smiled and ran to the slide again. They had a lot of fun in the park. They were best friends. +Lily and Ben like to play hide and seek in the kitchen. They take turns to count to ten and then look for each other. Sometimes they hide under the table, behind the curtains, or in the cupboard. + +One day, Lily has a new idea. She sees Mom's apron hanging on the hook. She puts it on and wraps it around her. Then she stands very still next to the fridge. She thinks Ben will never find her. + +Ben counts to ten and opens his eyes. He looks around the kitchen. He sees Mom busy making cookies. He sees the table, the curtains, and the cupboard. He does not see Lily. He wonders where she is. + +He walks around the kitchen, looking for clues. He hears a giggle from behind the fridge. He goes closer and sees a lump of apron. He pulls the apron and sees Lily's face. + +"Found you!" he says. + +"Aw, you're too smart!" Lily says. + +They laugh and hug. Mom smiles and gives them each a cookie. They say thank you and run to play again. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They had a nice hut made of sticks and leaves, where they kept their toys and snacks. One day, they found a big axe near a tree. It was shiny and sharp, and they wanted to have it. + +"Look, Sam, a big axe! We can use it to cut more sticks for our hut!" Tim said. + +"But Tim, maybe the axe belongs to someone else. Maybe they will come back and be angry if we take it," Sam said. + +"No, Sam, the axe is ours now. We found it, we gain it. Come on, let's go to our hut and hide it," Tim said. + +Sam was not sure, but he followed Tim. They ran to their hut, holding the axe. They did not see the big bear that was sleeping near the tree. The bear had left the axe there while he went to look for honey. He was very fond of his axe, and he did not like anyone to touch it. + +When the bear came back, he saw that his axe was gone. He smelled the air and followed the trail of Tim and Sam. He was very angry and hungry. He roared and ran to the hut, where he saw the axe and the two boys. + +"Who took my axe? Give it back, or I will eat you!" the bear said. + +Tim and Sam were very scared. They dropped the axe and ran out of the hut. They wished they had listened to Sam and left the axe alone. They learned a hard lesson: do not take what is not yours, or you may lose more than you gain. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the camera. The camera can make images of things they see. They can see the images on a small screen. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see many things in the park: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. They want to make images of everything. They take turns to use the camera. + +"Look, Lily, I made an image of a big dog!" Tom says. He shows Lily the screen. + +"Wow, Tom, the dog is very big and brown. Can I make an image of a bird?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, Lily, you can. But you have to be quiet and modest. The bird is shy and may fly away if you are loud and fast." Tom says. + +Lily nods and looks for a bird. She sees a small bird on a branch. It is yellow and black. She points the camera at the bird and presses the button. She makes an image of the bird. + +"Look, Tom, I made an image of a bird!" Lily says. She shows Tom the screen. + +"Wow, Lily, the bird is very pretty and colorful. You are a good image maker." Tom says. + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They show their mom their images. Their mom is proud of them. She says they can make more images if they want. They want. They move to another place in the park and look for more things to make images of. They have fun. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a bow on it. They are curious. What is in the box? + +They go to the box and try to open it. But it is too heavy. They need help. They look for Mom and Dad. They are in the kitchen. They are making a cake. + +"Mom, Dad, can you help us?" Lily and Max ask. "We want to see what is in the box." + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "Okay, but first, can you watch the cake for us? We need to get some candles. Don't touch the cake. It is hot." + +Lily and Max nod. They say, "Okay, we will watch the cake. Hurry back!" + +Mom and Dad leave the kitchen. Lily and Max watch the cake. It smells good. It has chocolate and sprinkles on it. They want to taste it. But they remember what Mom and Dad said. They don't touch the cake. + +They hear a noise. It comes from the box. They turn around. They see the box moving. Something is inside. They are curious. What is in the box? + +They go to the box again. They hear a bark. A bark? They lift the bow. They see a puppy. A cute, fluffy puppy. It has brown fur and black eyes. It wags its tail. It jumps out of the box. It runs to Lily and Max. It licks their faces. It wants to play. + +Lily and Max are happy. They hug the puppy. They say, "Hello, puppy! You are so cute! We love you!" + +Mom and Dad come back. They see Lily and Max and the puppy. They smile. They say, "Surprise! This is your birthday present. We got you a puppy. Do you like it?" + +Lily and Max nod. They say, "Yes, we like it! Thank you, Mom and Dad! You are the best!" + +They hug Mom and Dad. They hug the puppy. They hug each other. They are a happy family. They go to the cake. They blow the candles. They make a wish. They wish for more hugs and more fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with circles. They have big circles and small circles. They roll them, spin them, and make shapes with them. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big circle on the grass. It is a hoop. They want to play with it. They take turns to jump inside the hoop. + +Anna jumps inside the hoop. She is happy. She says, "Look, mom, I am in the circle!" Her mom smiles and claps. + +Ben jumps inside the hoop. He is happy. He says, "Look, mom, I am in the circle too!" His mom smiles and claps. + +But then, something bad happens. The hoop is not strong. It breaks. Ben falls down. He hurts his knee. He cries. Anna falls down too. She hurts her elbow. She cries. + +The moms run to them. They hug them and say, "It's okay, it's okay, you are brave." They give them band-aids and kisses. + +But Anna and Ben are not happy. They are embarrassed. They broke the hoop. They made a mess. They say, "We are sorry, we are sorry, we didn't mean to break the circle." + +The moms say, "It's not your fault, it's not your fault, the circle was old and weak. You didn't do anything wrong." + +But Anna and Ben still feel bad. They don't want to play with circles anymore. They want to go home. They say, "Can we go home, please, can we go home?" + +The moms say, "Yes, we can go home, yes, we can go home." They take their hands and walk away. + +The end. +Ben loves to draw animals. He has many crayons and papers. He likes to be creative and make new animals. One day, he draws a big cat with spots. He shows it to his mom and says, "Look, mom, I made a leopard!" + +Mom smiles and says, "That's a very good leopard, Ben. What does it like to do?" + +Ben thinks for a moment and says, "It likes to run and jump and play. And it likes to rub its head on trees and rocks." + +Mom nods and says, "That sounds like a happy leopard. Do you want to give it a name?" + +Ben thinks again and says, "Yes, I want to call it Spot. Spot the leopard." + +Mom hugs him and says, "That's a nice name, Ben. You are very creative. Do you want to draw more animals?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, mom, I want to draw more. Can I draw a zebra next?" + +Mom says, "Sure, Ben, you can draw a zebra. And maybe you can draw a friend for Spot, too." + +Ben smiles and says, "Okay, mom, I will draw a friend for Spot. Maybe a lion or a giraffe." + +Mom says, "That sounds fun, Ben. I can't wait to see your drawings." + +Ben picks up his crayons and papers and starts to draw. He is happy and creative. He loves to draw animals. +Anna and Ben are going to camp with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They pack their bags with clothes, toys and snacks. They put their bags in the car and get in. + +"Are you ready?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we are ready!" Anna and Ben say. + +They drive for a long time. They see trees, hills and animals. They sing songs and play games. They are having fun. + +They arrive at the camp. They see a big tent, a fire and a lake. They get out of the car and run to the tent. + +"Wow, this is our home for the night!" Ben says. + +"It's so cool!" Anna says. + +They help Mom and Dad set up the tent and the fire. They eat hot dogs and marshmallows. They tell stories and jokes. They are having more fun. + +When it gets dark, they go inside the tent. They zip up their sleeping bags and cuddle with their toys. + +"Good night, Anna," Ben says. + +"Good night, Ben," Anna says. + +They close their eyes and fall asleep. + +But in the middle of the night, Anna hears a noise. She opens her eyes and sees a shadow outside the tent. She is scared. + +"Ben, Ben, wake up!" she whispers. + +"What is it, Anna?" Ben asks. + +"There is something outside the tent!" Anna says. + +They listen carefully. They hear a growl and a sniff. + +"Is it a bear?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know, maybe," Anna says. + +They are very scared. They want Mom and Dad. + +"Mom, Dad, help!" they call. + +Mom and Dad hear them and wake up. They unzip the tent and look outside. They see a big dog. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"Hello, boy, what are you doing here?" Dad asks. + +The dog barks and jumps. He is happy. + +"He is not a bear, he is a dog!" Anna says. + +"He is a nice dog!" Ben says. + +They are not scared anymore. They are happy. + +They pet the dog and give him some snacks. They ask him his name. He barks again. + +"His name is Barky," Anna says. + +"Barky, do you want to stay with us?" Ben asks. + +Barky nods and wags his tail. He likes them. + +They invite Barky to sleep in the tent with them. They make room for him in their sleeping bags. They cuddle with him and their toys. + +"Good night, Barky," Anna says. + +"Good night, Barky," Ben says. + +"Good night, kids," Mom and Dad say. + +They close their eyes and fall asleep again. + +They have a new friend. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Ben found a big worm and showed it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, a worm!" Ben said. "It is long and slimy." + +Lily looked at the worm and made a face. She did not like worms. She thought they were icky and scary. + +"Yuck, Ben, put it away!" Lily said. "I don't want to touch it." + +Ben smiled and said, "Don't be scared, Lily. Worms are good. They help the plants grow. And they are fun to play with. Watch this." + +Ben lay the worm on his hand and made it wiggle. He moved his hand up and down and made the worm dance. + +"See, Lily, it is funny. It is not icky or scary. It is just a worm." Ben said. + +Lily watched Ben and the worm. She saw that Ben was not afraid of the worm. He was brave. She wanted to be brave too. She took a deep breath and said, "OK, Ben, let me try." + +Ben gave the worm to Lily. She lay the worm on her hand and felt it tickle. She moved her hand up and down and made the worm dance. She laughed and said, "You are right, Ben. It is funny. It is not icky or scary. It is just a worm." + +Ben and Lily played with the worm for a while. They made it go in and out of the dirt. They made it curl and stretch. They made it do tricks. They had fun with the worm. They were brave. +Tom and Lily were playing with bubbles in the park. They had a big bottle of soap and a wand. They blew the wand and made many bubbles. The bubbles were shiny and round. They floated in the air and made the park look pretty. + +"Look, Lily, a big bubble!" Tom said. He pointed at a bubble that was bigger than his head. He ran to catch it. He wanted to touch it and see what it felt like. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily said. She knew that bubbles popped when you touched them. She wanted to keep the big bubble. She thought it was beautiful. She ran after Tom and tried to stop him. + +But Tom was faster. He reached the big bubble and pulled it with his hand. He thought it would be soft and squishy. But it was not. It was wet and sticky. It popped and made a loud sound. It splashed soap on Tom's face and clothes. He felt wet and cold. He did not like it. + +"Tom, you popped the big bubble!" Lily said. She was sad and angry. She liked the big bubble. She thought Tom was mean. She did not want to play with him anymore. She turned away and crossed her arms. + +Tom felt sorry. He did not mean to pop the big bubble. He did not know it would be wet and sticky. He did not know it would make Lily sad and angry. He wanted to make her happy. He wanted to play with her again. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. I did not mean to pop the big bubble. I thought it would be fun. I did not know you liked it so much. Please don't be mad at me. Please play with me again." Tom said. He wiped his face and clothes. He looked at Lily with big eyes. He hoped she would forgive him. + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw his wet and sticky face and clothes. She saw his big eyes. She felt sorry for him. She knew he did not mean to pop the big bubble. She knew he was her friend. She decided to forgive him. + +"Tom, it's okay. I forgive you. I know you did not mean to pop the big bubble. I know you are my friend. Let's play with bubbles again. But this time, don't pull them. Just watch them and enjoy them." Lily said. She smiled at Tom. She gave him a hug. + +Tom smiled back. He was happy. He hugged Lily back. He was glad she forgave him. He was glad she was his friend. He agreed to play with bubbles again. But this time, he did not pull them. He just watched them and enjoyed them. He thought they were pretty. He did not need to touch them. + +They played with bubbles until the bottle was empty. They had fun. They laughed and talked. They did not see the ugly duck that was watching them from the pond. The duck did not like bubbles. He thought they were annoying. He wished they would go away. He quacked and splashed. But Tom and Lily did not care. They were too busy playing with bubbles. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks, but their favorite ones were the pine blocks. The pine blocks smelled nice and were smooth and shiny. + +"Look, Ben, I made a big tower with the pine blocks!" Anna said, showing her brother her creation. "It is very tall and strong. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, Anna, it is very nice. But be careful, the pine blocks are fragile. They can break easily if you drop them or hit them," Ben said, remembering what their mom had told them. "Why don't we finish our bridge together? We can use the other blocks for that." + +"Okay, Ben, that sounds fun. Let me put my tower away first," Anna said, picking up her tower carefully. She wanted to put it on the shelf, where it would be safe and she could see it later. + +But as she was walking to the shelf, she tripped over a toy car that was on the floor. She lost her balance and fell down, and her tower fell with her. The pine blocks shattered into pieces, making a loud noise and a big mess. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Ben asked, running to his sister. He saw that she was crying and had a cut on her knee. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I broke the pine blocks. They were so pretty and now they are gone. And my knee hurts," Anna sobbed, holding her knee. + +"It's okay, Anna, don't cry. The pine blocks were just blocks, we can get more. And your knee will heal soon. Mom will help you," Ben said, hugging his sister. He felt sorry for her and for the pine blocks, but he also felt a little happy that they could finish their bridge together. He hoped that Anna would feel better soon and that they could play with the blocks again. +Lily liked to swing with her doll. She had a big swing in her garden. Her doll had a pretty dress and a hat. Lily was rich. She had many toys and clothes. + +One day, a girl came to Lily's garden. She had no doll. She had no swing. She had old clothes. She was poor. She asked Lily, "Can I swing with you?" + +Lily said, "No, you can't. This is my swing. And this is my doll. You have nothing. Go away." + +The girl was sad. She walked away. She saw a big dog. The dog was angry. It barked and ran to the girl. The girl was scared. She screamed and ran. + +Lily heard the scream. She looked and saw the dog. She saw the girl. She felt sorry. She wanted to help. She left her swing and her doll. She ran to the girl. + +But it was too late. The dog bit the girl. The girl fell and cried. Lily was shocked. She wanted to go back. She wanted her swing and her doll. + +But the dog saw Lily. It barked and ran to Lily. Lily was scared. She screamed and ran. + +But it was too late. The dog bit Lily. Lily fell and cried. No one came to help. Lily and the girl were hurt. Lily and the girl were alone. Lily and the girl were sorry. +Lily and Anna are sisters. They like to play together in the garden. Lily is older and knows more things. Anna is younger and ignorant. She does not know many things. + +One day, Lily finds a big red flower. She picks it and shows it to Anna. "Look, Anna, this is a rose. It smells nice and has petals. But be careful, it also has thorns. They can hurt you if you touch them." + +Anna smiles and wants to see the rose. She reaches out her hand and grabs the flower. But she does not listen to Lily. She does not know what thorns are. She feels a sharp pain in her fingers. She drops the flower and cries. + +Lily feels sorry for Anna. She hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Anna. You should have listened to me. Thorns are like little needles. They poke you and make you bleed. Here, let me see your hand. I will get a band-aid and make it better." + +Anna stops crying and looks at Lily. She says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I'm sorry I was ignorant. I will listen to you next time. Can we still play together?" + +Lily smiles and says, "Of course we can. I love you, Anna. Come on, let's go and find some other flowers. But no more roses, okay?" + +Anna nods and says, "Okay, Lily. I love you too. Let's go and play." They hold hands and run to the garden. They are happy sisters. +Lila was a little girl who loved to hug. She hugged her mom and dad, her brother and sister, her dog and cat, and even her toys. She hugged them when she was happy, when she was sad, when she was sleepy, and when she was awake. Hugging made her feel warm and safe. + +One day, Lila went to the park with her family. She saw a big pile of coal near the playground. She wondered what it was for. She asked her dad, and he said it was for making fire. Lila thought it looked shiny and black, like her cat's fur. She wanted to touch it and hug it. + +She ran to the pile of coal and picked up a piece. It was hard and cold and dirty. It made her hands and clothes black. She did not like it. She dropped it and ran back to her dad. She said, "Dad, I don't like coal. It is not nice to hug. It is not like my cat." + +Her dad smiled and said, "I know, Lila. Coal is not for hugging. It is for burning. It can make heat and light, but it can also hurt you if you are not careful. You should not hug coal. You should hug things that are soft and warm and clean, like your cat." + +Lila nodded and said, "OK, dad. I will not hug coal. I will hug my cat." She ran to her cat, who was sitting on a bench. She hugged him gently and said, "I love you, cat. You are so graceful and nice. You are my favorite thing to hug." The cat purred and licked her face. Lila was happy. She learned something new that day. She learned that not everything is good to hug. She learned that coal is not like her cat. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red phone. They pretended to call their friends, their family, and even animals. They had a lot of fun making noises and talking on the phone. + +One day, their mom made broccoli for lunch. She told Tom and Lily to come and eat. But they did not want to stop playing. They said they were not hungry. They said they did not like broccoli. They said they wanted to play more. Their mom was sad. She said broccoli was good for them. She said they should listen to her. She said they should answer the phone when she called them. + +Tom and Lily did not care. They kept playing with the phone. They ignored their mom. They did not answer the phone when she called them. They did not know that their mom had a surprise for them. She had baked a cake for dessert. It was a chocolate cake with sprinkles. It was amazing. + +But Tom and Lily did not get to eat the cake. They did not hear their mom when she said it was ready. They did not see the cake when she put it on the table. They did not smell the cake when she cut it. They did not taste the cake when she gave it to their dad and their brother. They missed the cake because they did not answer the phone. + +When they finally came to the kitchen, they saw the empty plate. They asked their mom where the cake was. She said they were too late. She said they did not answer the phone. She said they did not eat their broccoli. She said they did not get any cake. Tom and Lily were sad. They realized they had made a mistake. They said they were sorry. They said they would answer the phone next time. They said they would try the broccoli next time. They said they hoped there would be cake next time. + +Their mom hugged them. She said she loved them. She said she was glad they learned their lesson. She said she would make cake again soon. She said they should always answer the phone when she called them. She said they should always eat their broccoli. She said they would always get cake if they did. Tom and Lily nodded. They said they understood. They said they loved their mom. They said they loved their phone. They said they loved their cake. They said they even loved their broccoli. They said broccoli was amazing. +Sara was miserable. She wanted to play outside with her friends, but it was raining hard. She looked out of the glass window and saw the water falling from the sky. She sighed and went to her room. + +She saw her teddy bear on the bed. She picked it up and hugged it. She pretended that the teddy bear was talking to her. + +"Hello, Sara. Why are you sad?" the teddy bear asked. + +"Because I can't go outside and play. It's raining and Mommy said I have to stay inside," Sara said. + +"That's too bad. But maybe you can find something fun to do inside. Do you want to read a book with me? Or draw a picture? Or play a game?" the teddy bear suggested. + +Sara thought for a moment. She liked reading books and drawing pictures and playing games. Maybe she could have fun inside after all. + +"Okay, teddy bear. Let's read a book. What book do you want to read?" Sara asked. + +"How about this one? It's about a big red dog who goes on adventures," the teddy bear said, pointing to a book on the shelf. + +"Okay, that sounds good. Come on, let's go to the couch and read it together," Sara said. + +She carried the teddy bear and the book to the living room. She sat on the couch and opened the book. She started to read the story aloud to the teddy bear. She smiled as she saw the pictures of the big red dog and his friends. She forgot about the rain and the glass window. She was not miserable anymore. She was happy. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a ball. Lily likes dogs and balls. She runs to the dog and says, "Hi, dog! Can I play with your ball?" + +The dog does not like Lily. He growls and shows his teeth. He thinks Lily wants to take his ball. He bites Lily on the arm. Lily cries out loud. She feels pain and fear. + +Ben hears Lily cry. He runs to help her. He sees the dog and the ball. He picks up a stick and waves it at the dog. He says, "Bad dog! Go away! Leave Lily alone!" + +The dog is scared of Ben and the stick. He drops the ball and runs away. Ben drops the stick and hugs Lily. He says, "Are you okay, Lily? I'm sorry the dog bit you." + +Lily shows Ben her arm. There is a red mark where the dog bit her. It hurts and bleeds a little. Ben says, "That's a bad bite. We need to tell Mom. She will make it better." + +They take the ball and the stick and go to find Mom. Mom is sitting on a bench. She sees Lily and Ben. She sees the red mark on Lily's arm. She says, "Oh, no! What happened, Lily?" + +Lily and Ben tell Mom about the dog and the bite. Mom says, "That was a mean dog. I'm glad you are safe. Let's go to the car. I have a band-aid and some water. We will clean the bite and put the band-aid on. It will help the bite heal." + +They go to the car. Mom cleans the bite and puts the band-aid on. She kisses Lily's arm and says, "There. All done. You are very brave, Lily. And you are very kind, Ben. You helped your sister. I'm proud of you both." + +Lily and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." They hug Mom and each other. They feel better. They still like dogs and balls. But they will be careful next time. +Mia and Ben were going on a plane with Mom and Dad. They were very excited to see their grandma and grandpa. They packed their bags with toys and books and clothes. + +At the airport, they had to wait in a long line. Mia felt bored and Ben felt hungry. They started to whine and cry. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay," Mom said. "We'll be on the plane soon. Then we can relax and have some yummy snacks. Do you want a cookie or a cracker?" + +"I want a cookie!" Mia said. + +"I want a cracker!" Ben said. + +Mom smiled and gave them each what they wanted. They ate their snacks and felt better. + +Soon, they got on the plane. They found their seats and buckled their belts. The plane made a loud noise and started to move. + +"Wow, look!" Ben said. "We're flying in the sky!" + +Mia looked out the window and saw the clouds and the sun. She felt happy and curious. + +"Where are we going, Dad?" she asked. + +"We're going to Grandma and Grandpa's house," Dad said. "They live far away, but the plane will take us there fast. They can't wait to see you and hug you and play with you." + +Mia and Ben smiled and hugged Mom and Dad. They relaxed and enjoyed the plane ride. They dreamed of seeing their grandma and grandpa and having more yummy snacks. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and draw pictures. Sara has a pink folder and Ben has a blue folder. They keep their pictures in their folders. + +One day, Sara wants to draw a flower. She looks for her pink folder, but she cannot find it. She asks Ben, "Where is my folder?" + +Ben says, "I don't know. Maybe you lost it." + +Sara feels sad and angry. She thinks Ben took her folder. She says, "You are a bad brother. You took my folder. Give it back to me!" + +Ben says, "No, I did not. You are a bad sister. You always blame me for everything." + +They start to fight and yell. They pull each other's hair and scratch each other's face. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees them fighting and their toys and papers on the floor. She is very mad. She says, "Stop it right now! What are you doing?" + +Sara and Ben stop fighting and look at Mom. They are scared. They both say, "He/she started it. It is not fair." + +Mom says, "I don't care who started it. It is not fair to fight and make a mess. You both need a time out. Go to your corners and think about what you did." + +Sara and Ben go to their corners. They are not happy. They both cry. They wish they had their folders and their pictures. They wish they did not fight. They wish Mom was not mad. They wish they could say sorry. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his hair. He had long, curly hair that he could twist and pull and make into funny shapes. He did not like to go to the barber, who cut his hair with sharp scissors. He was afraid of the scissors and the noise they made. + +One day, his mom said, "Tom, your hair is too long. You need to go to the barber and get a haircut. It will make you look neat and tidy." Tom did not want to go, but his mom said he had to. She said she would buy him a treat after the haircut if he was brave and good. + +Tom and his mom went to the barber shop. Tom saw the barber, who had a big smile and a white apron. He also saw the scissors, which glinted in the light. He felt scared and wanted to run away. The barber said, "Hello, Tom. I'm going to give you a nice haircut. Don't worry, it won't hurt at all. Just sit still and relax." + +Tom sat on the barber chair, which was high and had a belt to keep him from falling. The barber put a cape around his neck, which was soft and blue. He combed Tom's hair and said, "You have such beautiful hair. It's a shame to cut it, but it will grow back soon. You'll look handsome and smart when I'm done." + +The barber picked up the scissors and started to cut Tom's hair. Tom heard the snip-snip-snip of the scissors and felt his hair falling on the cape. He closed his eyes and tried not to cry. He thought about the treat his mom promised him. He wondered what it would be. He hoped it would be something yummy, like a cookie or a candy. He was hungry and wanted to eat something sweet. + +The barber finished cutting Tom's hair and showed him the mirror. Tom opened his eyes and saw his new haircut. He looked different, but not bad. His hair was short and neat, and his ears and eyes were more visible. He looked like a big boy. The barber said, "You did great, Tom. You were very brave and good. Here, have a sticker for being such a good customer." He gave Tom a sticker with a star on it. + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, barber. I like my haircut and my sticker." He got off the barber chair and ran to his mom, who hugged him and said, "You look wonderful, Tom. I'm so proud of you. You gained a lot of courage today. And as a reward, I have a treat for you. Look, it's your favorite: a chocolate cupcake!" + +Tom's eyes lit up and he said, "Wow, a chocolate cupcake! Thank you, mom. You're the best." He took the cupcake and bit into it. It was soft and moist and had frosting and sprinkles on top. It was delicious and made him happy. He forgot about the scissors and the barber and the haircut. He only thought about the cupcake and his mom and his sticker. He was a happy boy. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to work in an office. They use a big box as their office. They cut out windows and a door. They draw pictures on the walls. + +Sam is the boss. He sits on a chair and talks on a toy phone. He tells Lily what to do. Lily is the helper. She writes on a paper and puts it in a folder. She brings the folder to Sam. + +"Here is your report, boss," Lily says. She leans on the box and smiles. + +"Thank you, helper," Sam says. He looks at the paper and nods. "Good job. You are very smart." + +Lily is happy. She likes to help Sam. She thinks he is a good boss. + +They hear a noise outside. It is their mom. She comes to see what they are doing. + +"Wow, what a nice office you have," mom says. She bends down and peeks inside. "Who are you today?" + +"We are office workers," Sam says. "I am the boss and Lily is the helper." + +"That sounds fun," mom says. "Do you want a snack?" + +"Yes, please," Sam and Lily say. They leave their office and follow mom to the kitchen. They are hungry. They will play pretend again later. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to explore. One day, they found a big stone temple in the woods. It looked old and dark and cold. Lily wanted to go inside and see what was there. Ben was scared and wanted to go back home. + +"Come on, Ben, don't be a baby," Lily said. "Let's choose a door and see what's behind it. Maybe we'll find treasure or magic or something fun." + +Ben shook his head. "No, Lily, it's too cold and spooky. I don't like it here. Let's go back to Mom and Dad. They'll be worried about us." + +Lily rolled her eyes. "Fine, you can go back if you want. I'll choose a door and go in by myself. You'll miss out on the adventure." + +She ran to the temple and picked a door. It had a picture of a snake on it. She pushed it open and went inside. Ben watched her disappear and felt a chill in his bones. He wished he had stopped her. + +Inside the temple, Lily saw a long hallway with torches on the walls. She followed it until she came to a big room. In the middle of the room, there was a huge statue of a snake with red eyes. It looked angry and hungry. Lily felt afraid and wanted to go back. But before she could turn around, the snake statue moved and hissed at her. It opened its mouth and showed its sharp teeth. Lily screamed and ran for the door. But it was too late. The snake statue snapped its jaws and swallowed her whole. +Lily and Sam were playing outside in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They wanted to give him a nose, but they did not have a carrot. Lily saw a yellow ball in the grass. She ran to get it. + +"Look, Sam, I found a nose for our snowman!" she said, holding the ball. + +Sam looked at the ball. He did not like it. He wanted a carrot. + +"That is not a nose, Lily. That is a ball. A nose is long and orange. A ball is round and yellow. We need a carrot, not a ball," he said. + +Lily felt sad. She liked the ball. She thought it was a good nose. + +"But I like the ball. It is bright and pretty. And we do not have a carrot. Can we use the ball, please?" she asked. + +Sam shook his head. He did not want to use the ball. He wanted a carrot. + +"No, we cannot use the ball. It is not a nose. It is a ball. Give it to me. I will throw it away," he said. + +He reached for the ball, but Lily pulled it away. She did not want to give it to him. She wanted to keep it. + +"No, Sam, you cannot have it. It is my ball. I found it. I will use it for the nose. It is a good nose," she said. + +They both pulled the ball. They both wanted it. They both did not let go. They both started to yell. + +"Give me the ball!" + +"No, it is mine!" + +"Give it to me!" + +"No, it is mine!" + +They pulled and pulled and pulled. But then, the ball slipped from their hands. It flew in the air. It landed on the snowman's head. It made him drop his hat and his scarf. He looked funny without them. + +Lily and Sam stopped yelling. They looked at the snowman. They looked at each other. They felt silly. They started to laugh. + +"Oops, we made a mess," Lily said. + +"Yes, we did. But he looks funny," Sam said. + +They picked up the hat and the scarf. They put them back on the snowman. They left the ball on his head. They decided it was a good nose after all. + +They hugged and said sorry. They played some more in the snow. They had fun. They were friends. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. But they also liked to argue about who had the best car and who could drive faster. + +"Mine is faster than yours!" Max said, pushing his red car forward. + +"No, mine is faster!" Lily said, pushing her blue car back. + +They pushed and pushed until their cars bumped into each other. Then they started to fight. They pulled and tugged and shouted at each other. + +"Stop it, stop it!" their mom said, coming into the room. "You are making too much noise and you are not sharing. Why don't you try to play nicely together?" + +"But he started it!" Lily said. + +"No, she started it!" Max said. + +Mom sighed. She had an idea. She took their cars and said, "How about you try to play in reverse? You can drive your cars backwards and see what happens. Maybe you will have more fun and less fight." + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They were curious. They decided to give it a try. They took their cars and drove them backwards. They made funny noises and laughed. They saw that their cars could do different things in reverse. They could spin and slide and dodge. They had so much fun that they forgot to fight. + +They played in reverse until they were sleepy. Then they put their cars away and hugged each other. They said sorry for fighting and thanked mom for her idea. They learned that playing in reverse can be fun and that sharing is better than fighting. +Tom and Mia are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They like to make them zoom on the grass and the dirt. They pretend they are racing drivers and make loud noises. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom! I'm the fastest car in the world!" Tom says. + +"No, I'm the fastest! Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Mia says. + +They laugh and have fun. + +But then they see a fox in the bushes. The fox is not a regular fox. It is very big and has a shiny coat. It looks at them with bright eyes. + +"Wow, look at that fox!" Tom says. + +"It's so pretty!" Mia says. + +They want to get closer to the fox, but they are also a little scared. They hold their toy cars in their hands. + +"Hello, fox. Do you want to play with us?" Tom asks. + +The fox does not answer. It tilts its head and sniffs the air. It seems curious about the toy cars. + +"Maybe it likes to zoom too," Mia says. + +She throws her toy car towards the fox. The fox jumps and catches it in its mouth. It shakes it and makes a growl. + +"Hey, that's my car!" Mia says. + +She runs after the fox, but the fox is too fast. It zooms away with the toy car. + +"Come back, fox! Give me back my car!" Mia shouts. + +Tom follows her, but he is also too slow. The fox disappears into the woods. + +"Aw, man. That fox stole your car," Tom says. + +"I know. It's not fair," Mia says. + +They are sad and angry. They go back to the garden and look for their parents. + +"Mom, Dad, a big fox took Mia's car!" Tom says. + +"A fox? What kind of fox?" their mom asks. + +"A not regular fox. A big and shiny fox," Mia says. + +Their mom and dad look surprised and worried. They wonder what kind of fox it was and where it came from. + +They hug Tom and Mia and tell them they are sorry. They say they will buy them new toy cars. + +But Tom and Mia still miss their old toy cars. They wonder if they will ever see the fox again. They wonder if it likes to zoom with their toy cars in the woods. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and look for bugs. One day, they found a big green herb that smelled very nice. They picked some leaves and put them in their pockets. + +"Let's go home and show Mom and Dad," Tom said. + +"OK," Lily said. "Maybe they will let us make tea with the herb." + +They ran to their houses, which were next to each other. They knocked on the doors and showed their parents the herb. + +"What is this?" Mom asked. + +"It's a herb we found in the garden," Tom said. "It smells very nice. Can we make tea with it?" + +Mom looked at the herb and smiled. "This is mint," she said. "It's a very good herb for tea. You are lucky to find it. Come on, I'll show you how to make tea with it." + +She took Tom and Lily to the kitchen and boiled some water. She put some mint leaves in a pot and poured the water over them. She let the tea steep for a few minutes and then poured it into cups. She added some honey and gave a cup to Tom and Lily. + +"Here you go," she said. "Enjoy your mint tea. You made it with your own herb." + +Tom and Lily sipped their tea and smiled. It was warm and sweet and minty. They felt happy and proud. + +"Thank you, Mom," Tom said. + +"Thank you, Mom," Lily said. + +"You're welcome," Mom said. "You are very good gardeners. Maybe you can find more herbs next time." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They finished their tea and went back to the garden. They wanted to see what else they could find. They hoped they would be lucky again. +Lila liked to jog with her dad every morning. They would wake up early and put on their shoes and jackets. Then they would go outside and jog along the path by the lake. Lila liked to see the sunrise over the water. It was bright and pretty and made her happy. + +One morning, Lila and her dad saw a big dog on the path. It was black and had thick fur and a loud bark. Lila was scared of the dog. She wanted to run away, but her dad told her to stay calm and not to look at the dog. He said the dog would not hurt them if they were quiet and slow. + +But the dog did not listen to her dad. It ran towards them and jumped on Lila. It bit her arm and leg and made her cry. Her dad tried to push the dog away, but the dog was strong and angry. It bit her dad too and made him bleed. Lila and her dad fell to the ground and screamed for help. + +No one heard them. The path was empty and far from the houses. The dog kept biting them and hurting them. Lila and her dad could not jog anymore. They could not see the sunrise anymore. They could only feel pain and fear. The dog did not stop until they were still and quiet. Then it ran away and left them alone. + +Lila and her dad did not wake up again. They did not jog again. They did not see the sunrise again. They were gone. The dog was bad. The end. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily was a model doll. She had long hair, pretty clothes and shiny shoes. Sara liked to make Lily walk and talk and dance. + +One day, Sara wanted to play with Lily in the garden. She took Lily outside and put her on the grass. She saw a big hole in the ground. It was deep and dark. Sara was curious. She wanted to see what was inside the hole. She moved Lily closer to the hole and looked down. + +"Hello, is anyone there?" Sara said with Lily's voice. + +Suddenly, a big rat jumped out of the hole. It was brown and furry and had sharp teeth. It saw Lily and wanted to take her. It grabbed Lily's leg and pulled her into the hole. + +"Help, help!" Sara cried with Lily's voice. + +Sara was scared and sad. She wanted Lily back. She reached into the hole and tried to get Lily. But the hole was too deep and the rat was too strong. Sara struggled to pull Lily out, but she could not. She started to cry. + +"Mommy, mommy, help me!" Sara shouted. + +Mommy heard Sara's voice and came running. She saw Sara crying and the hole in the ground. She saw the rat holding Lily. + +"Let go of Lily, you naughty rat!" Mommy said. + +Mommy grabbed a stick and hit the rat. The rat was scared and let go of Lily. Mommy took Lily out of the hole and gave her to Sara. + +"Thank you, mommy, thank you!" Sara said. + +She hugged Lily and kissed her. She checked if Lily was hurt. She was not. She was still a model doll. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, mommy, I'm okay. But I don't like rats. They are mean and ugly." Sara said. + +"I know, Sara. Rats are not nice. But you are brave and smart. You tried to save Lily. I'm proud of you." Mommy said. + +She hugged Sara and kissed her. She took Sara and Lily inside the house. She gave them some cookies and milk. They were happy and safe. They never played near the hole again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. But today, the sun is gone. The sky is gray and the wind is strong. Tom and Mia feel cold. + +"Let's go inside and play with our toys," Mia says. + +"No, let's stay outside and have fun," Tom says. He likes to tease Mia. He runs away from her and hides behind a tree. + +"Tom, where are you?" Mia calls. She looks for Tom. She does not like to play hide and seek. She is scared of the dark. + +"Boo!" Tom jumps out from behind the tree. He makes a scary face. He laughs. + +"Tom, you are mean!" Mia says. She is angry and sad. She runs away from Tom. She wants to go home. + +"Wait, Mia, I'm sorry!" Tom says. He feels bad. He did not mean to make Mia cry. He runs after Mia. He wants to say sorry and be friends again. +Sam and Ben were friends. They liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They kept their marbles in a big box under Sam's bed. + +One day, Sam had to go to the doctor with his mom. He told Ben to stay at his house and wait for him. He said, "Don't touch my marbles. They are mine. I will be back soon." + +Ben was bored. He wanted to play with the marbles. He thought, "Sam will not know. I will just peek at his marbles. I will not take any." He went to Sam's room and lifted the box. He saw many shiny marbles. He wanted to touch them. + +He reached his hand into the box. He felt a marble. It was big and smooth. He pulled it out. It was red and blue. He liked it. He thought, "I will just keep this one. Sam has many marbles. He will not miss it." He put it in his pocket. + +He heard a noise. It was Sam and his mom. They came back from the doctor. Ben was scared. He dropped the box. The marbles rolled out. They made a loud sound. Sam saw them. He saw the red and blue marble in Ben's pocket. He was angry. He said, "You took my marble! You are a bad friend! Go away!" + +Ben felt sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I just wanted to peek. I did not mean to take your marble." He gave it back to Sam. He ran out of the house. He cried. He lost his friend. He learned a hard lesson. He should not peek at other people's things. He should not lie. He should be a good friend. +Ben and Lily are in the park with Mom. They see many pigeons on the grass. They want to feed them some bread. + +"Look, Mom, pigeons!" Ben says. He runs to them with a piece of bread in his hand. + +"Wait, Ben, be careful!" Mom says. "Don't scare them!" + +But Ben is too fast. He throws the bread at the pigeons. The pigeons fly away. Ben is sad. + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily says. She gives him a hug. "Maybe they are sleepy. Maybe they need a nap." + +Ben nods. He is sleepy too. He yawns. + +"Let's go home, Mom," he says. "I want to sleep in my bed." + +Mom smiles. She takes their hands and walks to the car. + +"OK, Ben, OK, Lily," she says. "We had a fun day at the park. But now it's time to rest. The pigeons will be back tomorrow." +Sara and Ben are young friends. They like to play in the park with their toys. One day, they find a big red ball in the grass. They are happy and run to get it. + +They take turns to throw and catch the ball. They laugh and have fun. But then, a big dog comes and grabs the ball in his mouth. He runs away with it. Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They want their ball back. + +They chase the dog, but he is too fast. He goes to a house and drops the ball in the yard. Sara and Ben see a fence around the yard. They cannot get in. They cry and shout at the dog. + +A lady comes out of the house. She sees Sara and Ben and the dog and the ball. She is kind and smiles. She picks up the ball and gives it to Sara and Ben. She pets the dog and says he is sorry. He just wanted to play. + +Sara and Ben are happy and thankful. They hug the lady and the dog. They squeeze their ball and their heart. They say goodbye and go back to the park. They play with their ball and their toys. They are young friends. +Tom and Lily liked to play on the lawn. The lawn was big and green and soft. They had a ball and a kite and a teddy bear. They had fun running and kicking and flying and hugging. + +One day, they saw a fat cat on the lawn. The cat was black and white and had a bell on its neck. The cat looked at Tom and Lily and meowed. Tom and Lily wanted to pet the cat. They walked slowly to the cat and said hello. + +But the cat did not want to be petted. The cat was scared of Tom and Lily. The cat hissed and ran away. The cat spread its fur and made itself look bigger. The cat jumped over the fence and ran to the next house. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They liked the cat and wanted to be friends. They went back to their ball and their kite and their teddy bear. They played on the lawn until it was time to go inside. They hoped the cat would come back another day. +Lila and Tom were playing near the pond. They liked to throw stones and watch the ripples. But they did not know that an alligator lived in the pond. The alligator was big and green and had many sharp teeth. + +One day, Lila saw a pale stick on the edge of the pond. She wanted to pick it up and throw it. She ran towards it, but it was not a stick. It was the alligator's tail. The alligator moved and Lila slipped. She fell into the water with a splash. + +"Help! Help!" Lila cried. Tom heard her and ran to the pond. He saw the alligator opening its mouth. He was scared, but he wanted to help Lila. He grabbed a big stone and threw it at the alligator's head. The alligator felt the stone and let go of Lila. It swam away, angry and hurt. + +Tom reached out his hand and pulled Lila out of the water. She was wet and cold and shaking. Tom hugged her and said, "Are you okay, Lila? That was a bad alligator. We should not play near the pond anymore." + +Lila nodded and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You saved me from the alligator. Let's go home and tell Mom and Dad what happened." They held hands and walked away from the pond. They were happy to be safe and together. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Mia had a red car and Ben had a blue car. + +"Look, my car can reverse!" Mia said, as she pushed her car backwards. "Can your car do that?" + +Ben tried to make his car reverse, but it did not work. He pushed harder, but the car only went forward. He felt angry and sad. + +"No, my car is broken!" he shouted. "It can only go one way!" + +He threw his car on the floor and started to cry. Mia felt sorry for him. She picked up his car and looked at it. + +"Maybe this thing can help," she said, pointing to a small switch on the bottom of the car. "It says 'R' and 'F'. Maybe that means 'reverse' and 'forward'." + +She flipped the switch to 'R' and gave the car back to Ben. "Here, try it now," she said. + +Ben wiped his tears and took the car. He pushed it gently and it reversed. He smiled and pushed it again. It worked! + +"Wow, thank you, Mia!" he said. "You are so smart and kind!" + +He hugged Mia and they continued to play with their cars. They made them go forward and reverse, and had a lot of fun. They were happy and persistent friends. +Lily liked to perform for her family. She would sing and dance and make funny faces. She had a special blouse that she wore when she performed. It was pink and shiny and had a big bow on the front. She felt like a star when she wore it. + +One day, Lily wanted to perform for her grandma, who was coming to visit. She asked her mom to help her put on her blouse and brush her hair. Her mom said, "Okay, but first you have to eat your breakfast. It's important to be healthy if you want to perform well." Lily nodded and ate her cereal and fruit. + +After breakfast, Lily ran to her room and put on her blouse. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She was ready to perform. She grabbed her teddy bear and went to the living room, where her grandma was waiting. She said, "Hi, grandma! I have a show for you. Do you want to see it?" Her grandma said, "Of course, my dear. I can't wait to see what you have prepared." + +Lily put her teddy bear on the couch and stood in front of her grandma. She said, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Lily's show. I'm going to sing a song for you. It's called 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'. I hope you like it." She took a deep breath and started to sing. She sang with a loud and clear voice. She moved her arms and legs to the rhythm. She looked at her grandma and saw her smiling and clapping. + +Lily finished her song and bowed. She said, "Thank you, thank you. You are a wonderful audience. Now, for my next act, I'm going to do a magic trick. I'm going to make my teddy bear disappear." She picked up her teddy bear and held it behind her back. She said, "Abracadabra, alakazam, teddy bear, go away!" She moved her hands and showed her empty back. She said, "Ta-da! The teddy bear is gone!" + +Her grandma gasped and said, "Wow, Lily, that's amazing. How did you do that?" Lily giggled and said, "It's a secret. But don't worry, I can bring him back. Abracadabra, alakazam, teddy bear, come back!" She moved her hands again and showed her teddy bear. She said, "Ta-da! The teddy bear is back!" + +Her grandma cheered and said, "Bravo, Lily, bravo. You are a very talented performer. I'm so proud of you. Come here and give me a hug." Lily ran to her grandma and hugged her. She said, "Thank you, grandma. I love you. And I love my blouse. It makes me feel like a star." Her grandma said, "You are a star, Lily. And you are a healthy and happy girl. And I love you too. And I love your blouse. It's very pretty. Just like you." They hugged and kissed and smiled. They were very happy. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play with her toy fly. She had a big fly that was gray and had wings that moved. She would make the fly zoom around her room and pretend it was a real fly. + +One day, she saw a real fly on the window. It was small and black and had shiny eyes. She wanted to catch it and play with it. She grabbed her toy fly and ran to the window. She said, "Hello, fly. Do you want to be my friend? I have a toy fly that looks like you. We can have fun together." + +The real fly did not want to be her friend. It did not like the toy fly that was gray and big. It thought the toy fly was scary and ugly. It said, "Buzz off, girl. I do not want to play with you or your toy fly. You do not know anything about flies. Flies are free and smart and fast. You are silly and slow and trapped. Go away and leave me alone." + +Lila was sad and angry. She did not like the real fly that was small and black. She thought the real fly was mean and rude. She said, "You are a bad fly. You do not know how to be nice or share. You are selfish and stupid and weak. I will show you who is better. I will catch you and make you play with me and my toy fly." + +She threw her toy fly at the window, hoping to hit the real fly. But she missed. The toy fly hit the glass and broke. The wings fell off and the body cracked. The toy fly was ruined. Lila cried. She had lost her toy fly and her friend. + +The real fly laughed. It said, "Ha ha, girl. You are a fool. You do not know how to fly or catch. You are clumsy and careless and dumb. You have broken your toy fly and your heart. I will fly away and find a better place. Goodbye and good riddance." + +The real fly flew away and left Lila alone. Lila was sad and sorry. She had learned a hard lesson. She did not know how to be kind or respectful. She had hurt herself and others. She wished she had been more careful and friendly. + +The moral of the story is: Do not judge others by their appearance or try to force them to do what you want. Be humble and polite and learn from your mistakes. +Tom and Lily are in the classroom. They like to play with the paints and the brushes. They can make many colors and shapes on the paper. They are happy. + +Miss Lee is their teacher. She says, "Today we will do something interesting. We will make slime!" She shows them a big bowl and some bottles. She says, "We need glue, water, and borax. Can you help me stir them?" + +Tom and Lily are excited. They say, "Yes, yes, we want to help!" They go to the table and take turns to pour and stir. They see the glue and the water and the borax change. They become sticky and stretchy and slimy. They say, "Wow, this is fun!" + +Miss Lee says, "Now you can take some slime and play with it. You can make shapes and sounds and feel it. But be careful, do not eat it or put it in your hair. It is not food or shampoo. It is slime!" + +Tom and Lily take some slime and play with it. They make balls and snakes and letters. They squeeze and pull and poke. They make squishy and bubbly and poppy sounds. They laugh and giggle and enjoy. They think, "This is the best day ever!" +Lily was a charming girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a big doll that looked like a king, with a crown and a robe. She loved to pretend that he was her friend and tell him stories. + +One day, she took her king doll to the park with her mom. She saw a swing and wanted to try it. She asked her mom to push her. "Can I bring my king?" she said. + +"Sure, but hold him tight," her mom said. "You don't want to drop him." + +Lily nodded and climbed on the swing. She hugged her king doll and smiled. Her mom pushed her gently and she felt the wind in her hair. She liked the swing a lot. + +But then, a big boy came and pushed her harder. He was mean and wanted the swing for himself. He laughed and said, "Move, little girl. This is my swing." + +Lily was scared and angry. She shouted, "No, go away. This is my swing and my king." + +The big boy pushed her again and again. Lily lost her balance and dropped her king doll. He fell on the ground and his crown broke. His robe got dirty and torn. Lily cried and got off the swing. She ran to her king doll and picked him up. He looked sad and hurt. + +The big boy grabbed the swing and said, "Ha ha, your king is broken. He is not a real king. He is a stupid doll." + +Lily's mom came and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That boy was very rude and mean. He should not have pushed you or your king. Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She said, "I'm okay, mom. But my king is not okay. He is broken and dirty. He was my friend and I loved him." + +Her mom said, "I know, Lily. And he still is your friend and he still loves you. Maybe we can fix him later. But for now, let's go home and have some cookies. Okay?" + +Lily nodded and hugged her king doll. She said, "Okay, mom. Let's go home. But I don't like that boy. He is not charming. He is mean." + +Her mom said, "You're right, Lily. He is not charming. He is mean. And you know what? Mean people are not happy. They don't have real friends. They don't know how to share or care. They only make others sad. And that is not a good way to live. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I don't want to be mean. I want to be charming. I want to have real friends. I want to share and care. I want to make others happy. And that is a good way to live." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. That is a good way to live. And I'm proud of you. You are a charming girl. And you have a charming king. And I love you both very much." + +The end. + +Moral value: Being mean makes you unhappy and lonely. Being charming makes you happy and friendly. +Lily liked to wear her new necklace. It was shiny and pretty. She got it from her grandma for her birthday. She wanted to show it to her friends at school. + +She went to the classroom with her necklace. She saw Anna and Ben playing with blocks. She said, "Look at my necklace! It is shiny and pretty. Do you like it?" Anna and Ben looked at her necklace. They said, "Wow, it is shiny and pretty. Can we touch it?" + +Lily said, "No, you cannot touch it. It is fragile. It can break. It is mine. Only I can touch it." Anna and Ben felt sad. They said, "Okay, we will not touch it. We will play with the blocks." They turned away from Lily. + +Lily felt proud. She thought, "My necklace is the best. No one else has a necklace like mine. I do not need to play with anyone. I have my necklace." She sat on a chair and looked at her necklace. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a ball flying towards her. It was from the other side of the classroom. Some kids were playing with the ball. The ball hit her necklace. Her necklace broke. The shiny and pretty beads fell on the floor. + +Lily felt sad. She cried. She said, "My necklace! My necklace! It is broken. It is not shiny and pretty anymore. It is gone." She picked up the beads. But they were too many. She could not put them back together. + +She looked at Anna and Ben. They were still playing with the blocks. They looked happy. They were sharing and helping each other. They did not see her necklace break. They did not hear her cry. + +Lily wished she had played with them. She wished she had shared her necklace with them. She wished she had been nice to them. She learned a lesson. She learned that being selfish is not good. She learned that being friendly is better. She learned that things can break, but friends can last. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play together at school. One day, Lily gave Tom a card. It said: "You are invited to my party. It is on Saturday. Please come." + +Tom was happy. He said: "Thank you, Lily. I will come to your party. What will we do?" + +Lily said: "We will have cake and ice cream. We will play games and sing songs. It will be fun." + +Tom said: "I can't wait. See you on Saturday." + +But on Saturday, Tom forgot. He did not go to Lily's party. He stayed at home and watched TV. He did not remember the card. + +Lily was sad. She waited for Tom at her party. She saw the other kids, but not Tom. She asked her mom: "Where is Tom? Why is he not here?" + +Her mom said: "I don't know, Lily. Maybe he is sick. Maybe he had something else to do. Maybe he forgot." + +Lily felt uncomfortable. She did not want to play or sing. She did not want cake or ice cream. She wanted Tom. + +She said: "I wish Tom was here. He is my friend. He said he would come." + +Her mom said: "I'm sorry, Lily. Maybe he will come later. Maybe he will say sorry. Maybe he will invite you to his party." + +Lily said: "Maybe. But I'm still sad." +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big basket near the road. They ran to the basket and looked inside. There were many shiny things and colorful papers in the basket. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said, picking up a necklace with a shiny stone. "It is so pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Tom said, grabbing the necklace from Lily. "No, it is mine!" + +They started to fight over the necklace. They pulled and twisted it until it broke. The shiny stone fell on the ground and rolled away. + +"Look what you did!" Lily cried. "You broke the necklace!" + +"It is your fault!" Tom shouted. "You should have shared it!" + +They were so angry that they did not see the big truck coming. The truck driver did not see them either. He was looking at his phone. He was bored with his job. + +The truck hit the basket and the twins. There was a loud noise and a lot of dust. The shiny things and colorful papers flew in the air. The necklace and the stone were gone. + +The truck driver stopped and got out. He saw the basket and the twins. He was very sad and scared. He called for help. + +But it was too late. Lily and Tom were dead. They never got to play outside again. + +The moral of the story is: Do not fight over things that are not yours. Do not play near the road. Do not look at your phone when you drive. +Lila and Tom were at the park with their mom. They saw a big club house with a sign that said "Kids Only". They wanted to go inside and play. + +"Can we go, mom?" Lila asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and don't touch anything that looks dangerous," mom said. + +Lila and Tom ran to the club house and opened the door. They saw a lot of toys and games inside. There were dolls, cars, puzzles, books, and crayons. They also saw some other kids who were playing. + +"Hi, we are Lila and Tom. Can we play with you?" Lila said. + +The other kids looked at them and frowned. They did not say anything. + +"Sorry, this is our club. You can't play with us. You are too small and boring," one of the kids said. + +Lila and Tom felt sad and hurt. They did not understand why the other kids were so mean. They did not want to play with them anymore. + +"Come on, Tom. Let's go. We don't need them. We can have fun by ourselves," Lila said. + +They left the club house and went to the swings. They pushed each other and laughed. They had a lot of fun. + +Mom saw them and smiled. She was proud of them for being kind and brave. + +"You two are having a good time, huh?" mom said. + +"Yes, mom. We are. The club house was boring anyway. We like the swings better," Lila said. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. + +"I love you, Lila and Tom. You are my favorite club," mom said. +Tim and Mia are playing in the park. They like to run and jump on the grass. They see a big dog with a ball in its mouth. The dog is running too. It wants to play with them. + +"Hi, doggy!" Tim says. "Can we play with your ball?" + +The dog barks and drops the ball. It wags its tail. Tim and Mia pick up the ball and throw it. The dog runs after it and brings it back. They have fun together. + +But then, a mean boy comes. He is bigger than Tim and Mia. He has a stick in his hand. He sees the dog and the ball. He wants to take them. + +"Give me that ball!" he says. "It's mine now!" + +He tries to grab the ball from the dog. The dog growls and bites his hand. The mean boy screams and hits the dog with the stick. The dog yelps and runs away. + +"Stop it!" Tim says. "You are hurting the dog!" + +"Shut up!" the mean boy says. "You are next!" + +He swings the stick at Tim and Mia. They are scared. They run away too. But the mean boy is faster. He catches up with them. He raises the stick to hit them. + +But then, the dog comes back. It jumps on the mean boy and knocks him down. It barks and snaps at his face. The mean boy drops the stick and cries. He is scared of the dog. + +"Good doggy!" Mia says. "You saved us!" + +The dog licks their faces. It is happy. Tim and Mia hug the dog. They thank it for saving them. + +They see the ball on the grass. It is dirty and disgusting. The mean boy spit on it. They don't want it anymore. + +"Here, doggy," Tim says. "You can have the ball. It's yours now." + +The dog takes the ball and runs away. It wags its tail. Tim and Mia wave goodbye. They are glad they have a new friend. They go back to playing on the grass. They are happy. +Sara is a rabbit who loves to hop. She hops in the grass, in the garden, and in the forest. She hops fast and slow, high and low, and left and right. She is very good at hopping. + +One day, she meets a fox who wants to catch her. The fox is sneaky and clever, but Sara is intelligent. She knows how to trick the fox. She hops in a pattern that the fox cannot follow. She hops in a circle, then a square, then a triangle, then a star. The fox gets dizzy and confused. + +Sara hops away to a safe place. She finds her friends, who are also rabbits. They are happy to see her. They ask her how she escaped the fox. She tells them about her pattern. They are amazed and proud. They want to learn her pattern too. Sara teaches them how to hop in a pattern. They have fun and laugh. They are not afraid of the fox anymore. They are smart and brave. They are happy rabbits. +Jill and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, Jill has a new doll. It is very fancy. It has a pink dress and shiny shoes. Jill is happy. + +"Look, Ben, this is my new doll. Her name is Rose. She is very fancy," Jill says. She shows Ben her doll. + +Ben likes the doll. He thinks it is pretty. He has a new car. It is very fast. It has red paint and big wheels. Ben is happy. + +"Look, Jill, this is my new car. Its name is Zoom. It is very fast," Ben says. He shows Jill his car. + +Jill likes the car. She thinks it is cool. She wants to play with it. Ben wants to play with the doll. They have an idea. + +"Let's trade," Jill says. "You can play with Rose and I can play with Zoom. Then we can switch back later." + +"OK," Ben says. "That sounds fun." + +They trade their toys. They play together. They are happy. They have fancy toys and good friends. +Sara and Tom are happy. They are going to camp with Mom and Dad. They pack their bags with clothes, toys and snacks. They put their bags in the car and say bye to their cat. + +At camp, they see a big lake, a lot of trees and a fire. Mom and Dad make a tent for them to sleep in. Sara and Tom help by giving them the poles and the pegs. They say, "This is fun!" + +After they make the tent, they go to the lake. They see some ducks and fish. Sara and Tom want to feed them. Mom and Dad give them some bread to throw in the water. The ducks and fish come closer and eat the bread. Sara and Tom laugh and clap. They say, "They are hungry!" + +When it gets dark, they go back to the fire. Mom and Dad make some hot dogs and marshmallows. Sara and Tom give them the sticks to roast them. They say, "They are yummy!" + +Before they go to sleep, they sing some songs and tell some stories. Sara and Tom give Mom and Dad a big hug and a kiss. They say, "We love you!" + +Sara and Tom are happy. They like camp. They can't wait for tomorrow. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with snow. She made snowmen, snowballs, and snow angels with her friends. She was very happy when it snowed a lot. + +One day, she saw a big snowflake fall from the sky. It was so pretty and shiny. She wanted to keep it forever. She ran to catch it in her hand. She felt it was cold and soft. + +She ran to her house and showed it to her mom. "Look, mom, I have a snowflake! It is the most beautiful thing in the world!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It is very beautiful, Lily, but you can't keep it forever. It will melt soon. You have to let it go." + +Lily did not want to let it go. She said, "No, mom, I want to keep it. It is mine. It is my snowflake." + +She put it in a jar and closed the lid. She put the jar on her shelf and looked at it every day. She thought it was still the same. + +But it was not the same. It was melting slowly. It was losing its shape and sparkle. It was becoming a drop of water. + +Lily did not notice. She was too busy playing with other things. She forgot about her snowflake. + +One day, she remembered her snowflake and went to look at it. She was shocked. She saw only a drop of water in the jar. She cried and said, "Where is my snowflake? What happened to it?" + +Her mom came and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but your snowflake melted. It was not meant to be kept in a jar. It was meant to be free in the air. It had a life of its own. You should have let it go when you had the chance." + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom, I did not know. I was selfish. I wanted to keep it for myself. I did not think about its life." + +Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily, you learned a lesson. Sometimes, we have to let go of the things we love, because they have their own lives. We can enjoy them while they last, but we can't hold them forever. That is the way of the world." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. Thank you for teaching me. I will not be selfish again. I will let go of the things I love when they need to go." + +She opened the jar and poured the water out. She said goodbye to her snowflake and thanked it for being so beautiful. She hoped it would find a new life somewhere else. + +She felt a little sad, but also a little happy. She learned to respect the life of others. She learned to let go. +Sara and Ben are friends who like to play in the park. They have a hoop that they can roll, throw and catch. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is friendly and wants to play with them. + +"Look, the dog can balance the hoop on his nose!" Sara says. She throws the hoop to the dog and he catches it with his nose. He wags his tail and looks happy. + +"Wow, he is very intelligent!" Ben says. He claps his hands and smiles. He wants to try to balance the hoop on his nose too. He puts the hoop on his nose and stands still. But the hoop falls off and rolls away. + +"Oops, that is hard!" Ben says. He runs after the hoop and picks it up. He tries again, but the hoop falls off again. + +"Maybe you need more practice," Sara says. She helps Ben to balance the hoop on his nose. They take turns and try to balance the hoop for as long as they can. + +The dog watches them and barks. He wants to join them. He runs to them and nudges the hoop with his nose. He balances the hoop on his nose and walks around. He is very good at it. + +"Wow, you are amazing!" Sara and Ben say. They hug the dog and praise him. They share the hoop with the dog and play together. They have a lot of fun. + +Moral: You can learn new things from others and have fun with them. Sharing and being friendly are good. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Anna had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but Anna wanted to change her doll's dress. She looked for her sewing box, where she kept her needles and threads. + +"Ben, can you help me find my sewing box?" Anna asked. + +"OK, Anna. Where did you put it?" Ben replied. + +"I don't know. I think I left it on the table, but now it's gone. Maybe it disappeared!" Anna said. + +They searched the table, the sofa, the floor, and the shelves, but they could not find the sewing box. Anna was sad and worried. She needed her needles to make her doll look pretty. Her needles were important to her. + +"Maybe Mommy took it," Ben suggested. + +"Let's ask her," Anna agreed. + +They ran to the kitchen, where Mommy was making cookies. They smelled yummy. + +"Mommy, Mommy, have you seen my sewing box?" Anna asked. + +"Your sewing box? No, I haven't. Why do you need it?" Mommy asked. + +"I need my needles to change my doll's dress. But I can't find it anywhere. It disappeared!" Anna explained. + +Mommy smiled and hugged Anna. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. Your sewing box didn't disappear. It's in your bedroom. I put it there this morning, because I didn't want you to hurt yourself with the needles. They are sharp and dangerous. You have to be careful when you use them," Mommy said. + +"Really? Thank you, Mommy! You are the best!" Anna said. + +She kissed Mommy and ran to her bedroom, followed by Ben. They found the sewing box on her bed. Anna was happy and relieved. She took out a needle and a thread, and started to sew a new dress for her doll. Ben watched her and played with his car. They were having fun again. +On Sunday, Lily and Tom wanted to play outside. But it was raining a lot. The sky was gray and the ground was wet. They were sad and bored. + +They asked their mom if they could play in the basement. Their mom said yes, but be careful. The basement was dark and dusty. There were many boxes and old things. + +Lily and Tom took a flashlight and went down the stairs. They saw a big spider web. They were scared and curious. They decided to crawl under the web and see what was behind it. + +They crawled slowly and quietly. They felt something soft and sticky. They screamed and dropped the flashlight. It was a disgusting old sock. It smelled bad and had holes. + +They ran back to the stairs and climbed up. They told their mom what they found. Their mom laughed and hugged them. She said they were brave and funny. She gave them cookies and milk. They were happy and warm. They decided they liked the basement, but not the sock. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big well with a bucket and a rope. Sara wanted to look inside the well. She said to Ben, "Let's go to the well. Maybe there is water or something else." + +Ben was scared of the well. He said to Sara, "No, no, no. The well is ugly and dark. Maybe there is a monster or a witch inside. Let's play somewhere else." + +Sara did not listen to Ben. She ran to the well and pulled the rope. The bucket came up from the well. Sara looked inside the bucket. She saw a frog. The frog was green and slimy. Sara screamed, "Aaaah! A frog! An ugly frog!" + +The frog jumped out of the bucket and landed on Sara's head. Sara was very scared and ran away from the well. Ben laughed and said, "I told you, I told you. The well is ugly and has a frog. You should have listened to me." + +Sara was angry and sad. She said to Ben, "You are mean and not nice. You should have helped me and not laughed at me. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Sara and Ben went home. They did not talk to each other. They did not have fun. They learned that they should be careful of the well and be kind to each other. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play on the farm. They liked to see the cows, the pigs, and the chickens. They also liked to ride on the tractor with their dad. Their dad would drive the tractor and pull a huge wagon full of hay. Sara and Ben would sit on the hay and laugh and sing. + +One day, their dad had to go to town for some work. He told Sara and Ben to stay inside the house and not to touch the tractor. He said the tractor was very big and very fast and very dangerous. Sara and Ben said yes, dad, and waved goodbye. + +But Sara and Ben were bored inside the house. They wanted to play on the tractor. They thought they could drive the tractor just like their dad. They sneaked out of the house and climbed on the tractor. They found the keys and turned them. The tractor started to make a loud noise. Sara and Ben were scared, but they were also excited. They pushed some buttons and pulled some levers. The tractor began to move. + +Sara and Ben did not know how to stop the tractor. They did not know how to steer the tractor. The tractor went faster and faster. It went out of the farm and onto the road. It bumped into cars and trucks and trees. The hay fell off the wagon and made a big mess. Sara and Ben screamed and cried. + +The tractor did not stop until it hit a huge wall. The tractor and the wagon broke into pieces. Sara and Ben flew out of the tractor and landed on the ground. They were hurt and bleeding. They wished they had listened to their dad. They wished they had stayed inside the house. They wished they had not played on the tractor. But it was too late. +Sara was very happy. She had an invitation to Lily's birthday party. Lily was her best friend. The invitation had a picture of a cake and balloons. Sara wanted to go to the party and have fun. + +She asked her mom, "Can I go to Lily's party, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can go, but you have to be good. And you have to come back before dark." + +Sara said, "OK, mom, I will be good. And I will come back before dark." + +She put on her pink dress and her shoes. She took a gift for Lily. It was a book with stories and pictures. She thought Lily would like it. + +She walked to Lily's house. It was not far. She saw other kids going to the party. They had gifts too. They looked happy. + +She knocked on the door. Lily's mom opened it. She smiled and said, "Hello, Sara. Welcome to the party. Come in." + +Sara went in. She saw Lily. Lily was wearing a purple dress and a crown. She looked like a princess. Sara gave her the gift and said, "Happy birthday, Lily. This is for you." + +Lily took the gift and opened it. She looked at the book. She made a face. She said, "This is a boring gift. I don't like books. I like toys and candy. You are a bad friend. You can't stay at my party. Go away." + +Sara felt sad and hurt. She said, "But Lily, I thought you liked stories and pictures. I wanted to give you something nice. I am your friend. Please don't be mean to me." + +Lily said, "No, you are not my friend. You are a silly girl. I don't want to see you. Go away. Go away. Go away." + +She pushed Sara out of the door. She slammed the door. She turned to the other kids and said, "Let's have fun. Sara is gone. She is not invited." + +Sara cried. She ran back to her home. She wished she had never gone to the party. She wished she had never met Lily. She wished she had a sweet friend who liked her. She felt very lonely. She had a bad day. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a new girl on the swing. She had long hair and a red dress. + +"Who is she?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's go and say hello," Sam said. + +They walked to the swing and smiled at the new girl. + +"Hi, I'm Sam. This is Lily. What's your name?" Sam said. + +The new girl looked at them and frowned. + +"I'm Poppy. Go away. This is my swing. You can't play here," Poppy said. + +Lily and Sam felt sad and angry. They wanted to be nice to Poppy, but she was mean to them. + +"Why are you so mean? We just wanted to be your friends," Lily said. + +"I don't need friends. I have my swing. Now go away, or I'll push you," Poppy said. + +She swung higher and higher, and then kicked Lily in the face. Lily fell down and cried. Sam ran to help her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Sam asked. + +Lily nodded, but her face was wet with tears and blood. + +Poppy laughed and swung even higher. She felt happy and powerful. She didn't care about Lily and Sam. + +But then, something bad happened. The sky turned dark and it started to rain. The rain was cold and heavy. Poppy got wet and cold. She wanted to stop swinging, but she couldn't. The swing was slippery and she couldn't hold on. She slipped and fell to the ground. She hurt her head and her arm. She cried and cried, but no one came to help her. She was alone and scared. + +Lily and Sam saw Poppy fall. They felt sorry for her, but they were also angry. They decided to leave her alone. They ran to the shelter and waited for the rain to stop. They hugged each other and talked about other things. They forgot about Poppy. They were still friends. +Sara and Ben liked to play with their big ball. They would roll it to each other and catch it. Sometimes they would roll it down the hill and run after it. They had a lot of fun with their big ball. + +One day, their mom gave them a message. She said, "I have to go to the store. You can play with your big ball, but do not roll it near the road. The road is dangerous. Do you understand?" Sara and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will not roll it near the road." + +But when mom left, Ben had a naughty idea. He said to Sara, "Let's roll the ball to the road and see what happens. Maybe a car will hit it and make a loud noise. That would be funny." Sara said, "No, Ben. That is not funny. That is bad. Mom said the road is dangerous. We should listen to mom." But Ben did not listen to Sara. He took the ball and ran to the road. He said, "Watch this!" and rolled the ball to the road. + +Sara was scared. She shouted, "Ben, stop! Come back!" But it was too late. A car was coming fast. The car saw the ball and tried to stop, but it could not. The car hit the ball and made a loud noise. The ball popped and flew in the air. The car skidded and stopped. The driver got out and looked angry. He said, "Who did this? Who rolled this ball to the road? That was very dangerous. You could have caused an accident." + +Sara and Ben were very sorry. They ran to the driver and said, "We are sorry. We are sorry. It was our ball. We did not mean to roll it to the road. We were playing. Please do not be mad." The driver was still angry, but he saw that they were just kids. He said, "You should not play with your ball near the road. You should listen to your mom. She knows what is best for you. Where is your mom?" Sara and Ben said, "She went to the store. She will be back soon." The driver said, "Well, you better go home and wait for her. And do not play with your ball near the road again. Do you understand?" Sara and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, sir. We understand. We will not play with our ball near the road again." + +They went home and waited for mom. They felt bad about their ball and their mistake. They hoped mom would not be too mad. They learned their lesson. They would never roll their ball near the road again. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big tree with many flowers. They run to the tree and smell the flowers. They hear a loud buzz. "What is that?" Sara asks. "Look, there!" Ben points. He sees a brown thing on the tree. It has many holes and bees fly in and out. + +"That is a hive," Ben says. "Bees live there. They make honey." Sara wants to see the honey. She goes closer to the hive. Ben is scared. He says, "No, Sara, stop! Bees can sting you. It hurts." But Sara does not listen. She touches the hive with her hand. + +The bees are angry. They fly out of the hive and chase Sara. Sara screams and runs away. Ben runs after her. They reach the house and slam the door. The bees cannot get in. Sara and Ben are safe. But Sara's hand is red and swollen. It hurts a lot. She cries. + +"Mom, mom, help!" Ben calls. Mom comes and sees Sara's hand. She says, "Oh, no, Sara, what did you do? You touched a hive, didn't you?" Sara nods and sobs. Mom says, "Don't worry, I will help you. I have some ice and some cream. They will make your hand feel better." + +Mom puts some ice on Sara's hand. It is cold and wet. Sara says, "Ow, ow, ow!" Mom says, "I know, it is not fun. But it will help. The ice will make the swelling go down. Then I will put some cream on it. The cream will make the pain go away." Mom does what she says. She puts some cream on Sara's hand. It is white and soft. Sara says, "Ah, ah, ah!" Mom says, "That's better, right? The cream will also make your hand turn pink again. Pink is a pretty color. You like pink, don't you?" Sara smiles and nods. She says, "Yes, I like pink. Thank you, mom. You are the best." Mom hugs Sara and says, "You are welcome, Sara. I love you. But next time, please stay away from the hive, okay?" Sara says, "Okay, mom. I am sorry. I will not touch the hive again." Ben says, "Me neither. Bees are scary." Mom says, "Bees are not scary. They are important. They help the flowers grow. But they also need their space. We have to respect them and their hive. Do you understand?" Sara and Ben say, "Yes, mom, we understand." Mom says, "Good. Now, how about some honey on toast? Honey is yummy. And it comes from the bees." Sara and Ben say, "Yes, please. We love honey." Mom says, "Me too. Let's go to the kitchen and make some." They go to the kitchen and eat honey on toast. Sara's hand feels better. She is happy. Ben is happy too. They learned a lesson. They will not touch the hive again. The end. +Lily liked to play with her toy drum. She liked to make loud noises and pretend she was in a band. She had a toy guitar and a toy piano too, but the drum was her favorite. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" Lily nodded and followed her mom to the living room. There, she saw a big box with a bow on it. "What is it, mom?" Lily asked. + +"It's a present for you, sweetie. Open it and see," her mom said. Lily tore off the bow and the paper and lifted the lid. Inside, she saw a shiny new drum set. It had a big drum, a small drum, a cymbal, and a stool. It looked like a real band drum set. + +Lily gasped and clapped her hands. "Wow, mom, thank you! This is the best surprise ever!" she said. She ran to the drum set and sat on the stool. She picked up the drumsticks and started to bang on the drums. She made a lot of noise and smiled. + +Her mom smiled too and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. But there's one more thing. Look who's here to play with you." She opened the door and in came an unknown boy. He had a toy guitar and a toy microphone. He smiled and said, "Hi, Lily. I'm Jake. I'm your new neighbor. Do you want to play band with me?" + +Lily was surprised and shy at first. She didn't know Jake. But he looked nice and he had a guitar. She liked guitars. She said, "Hi, Jake. I'm Lily. Yes, I want to play band with you. You can be the singer and I can be the drummer." + +Jake nodded and said, "OK, Lily. Let's play band. What song do you want to play?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "How about 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'?" + +Jake said, "Sure, Lily. That's a good song. Ready? One, two, three, go!" + +And they played band together. They sang and drummed and strummed. They had a lot of fun. They made a new friend. And they had the best surprise ever. +Sara liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers, trees, birds and houses. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, she saw a dog outside her window. The dog was big and black. It had sharp teeth and loud bark. Sara was scared of the dog. She did not want to go outside. She wanted to paint. + +She took her paints and paper and went to the window. She wanted to paint the dog. She thought maybe the dog would be nice if she painted it. She started to paint the dog with red, yellow and blue. She made the dog look funny and happy. + +The dog saw Sara painting. It was curious. It came closer to the window. It saw the painting of itself. It did not like the painting. It thought Sara was making fun of it. It got angry. It barked louder and louder. It scratched the window with its paws. + +Sara was very scared. She dropped her paints and paper. She ran away from the window. She cried. She did not understand why the dog was angry. She only wanted to paint. + +Her mom heard Sara crying. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the dog barking and scratching the window. She saw the painting of the dog. She understood what happened. She hugged Sara and said: + +"Sara, I know you like to paint. But you have to be careful. Some things do not like to be painted. Some things may feel hurt or angry if you paint them. You have to ask before you paint something. You have to respect other things. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded. She said: + +"I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I was scared of the dog. I wanted to make it nice. But I made it mad. I will not paint the dog again. I will ask before I paint something. I will respect other things." + +Mom smiled. She said: + +"That's good, Sara. I'm proud of you. You learned a lesson today. Painting is fun, but it is also a responsibility. You have to use your paints wisely and kindly. Now, let's go and find something else to paint. Something that likes to be painted. How about a rainbow?" + +Sara smiled. She said: + +"Yes, mom. I like rainbows. They are pretty and happy. They are not scary. Let's go and paint a rainbow." + +Mom and Sara went to paint a rainbow. The dog stopped barking and scratching. It went away. It did not like rainbows. It liked bones. +Lila loved her velvet doll very much. She hugged it every night and played with it every day. She named it Ruby, because it had a red dress and red hair. + +One day, Lila and her mom went to the park. Lila brought Ruby with her, and they had fun on the swings and the slide. Lila met a girl named Mia, who also had a doll. Mia's doll was blue and had yellow hair. They decided to play together and share their dolls. + +But when it was time to go home, Lila realized that she had left Ruby on the bench. She ran back to get her, but Ruby was gone. Lila felt very sad and cried. She looked everywhere, but she could not find Ruby. + +"Mommy, where is Ruby?" Lila asked, sobbing. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Maybe someone took her by mistake. Or maybe they needed a doll more than you. Don't worry, we'll find another doll for you," her mom said, trying to comfort her. + +Lila shook her head. She did not want another doll. She wanted Ruby. She missed her velvet doll very much. + +The next day, Lila and her mom went to the park again. Lila hoped that maybe Ruby would be there, but she was not. She felt lonely and sad. She did not want to play with anyone. + +Then, she saw Mia. Mia was holding Ruby in her arms. Lila ran to her and shouted, "That's my doll! Give her back!" + +Mia looked surprised and scared. She said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know. I found her on the bench yesterday. She looked lonely and cold. I wanted to give her a home. She's very pretty and soft." + +Lila felt angry and hurt. She wanted to snatch Ruby from Mia, but then she saw Mia's eyes. They were big and brown and sad. Mia looked like she loved Ruby too. + +Lila remembered how her mom said that maybe someone needed a doll more than her. She thought about how Mia had been compassionate to Ruby, and how she had taken care of her. She thought about how she had many toys at home, but Mia did not. + +Lila took a deep breath and said, "It's okay. You can keep her. I'm glad you like her. She's a very special doll. Her name is Ruby." + +Mia smiled and said, "Thank you. You're very kind. Do you want to be my friend? We can play together and share our dolls." + +Lila nodded and smiled too. She felt happy and proud. She had learned to share and to be compassionate. She had made a new friend. And she knew that Ruby was in good hands. +Lila and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big log. They want to walk on it. + +"Look, Lila, a log!" Tom says. "Let's walk on it!" + +"OK, Tom, but be careful!" Lila says. "It is high and thin. We have to balance." + +They hold hands and step on the log. They walk slowly and look at their feet. They feel the log move a little. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. "I can see the east. The sun is bright and yellow." + +"I can see the west. The sky is blue and pink." Lila says. "But the log is wobbly. We have to hold tight." + +They walk to the middle of the log. They smile and laugh. They are happy. + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows hard and loud. The log shakes and swings. + +"Ah, Lila, the wind!" Tom says. "It is too strong. We have to get off!" + +"OK, Tom, let's go back!" Lila says. "But which way?" + +They look at both ends of the log. They are far and high. They are scared. + +"Help, help!" they shout. "We are stuck!" +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the kitchen. They saw a big jar of salt on the shelf and wanted to taste it. They climbed on a chair and reached for the jar, but it was too heavy and it fell on the floor. The salt spilled everywhere and made a big mess. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. "Mom will be mad. We have to clean it up." + +Sam nodded. He grabbed a broom and started to sweep the salt. Tom took a dustpan and tried to collect the salt. But the salt was very fine and it flew in the air. Tom and Sam breathed in the salt and it made them cough and sneeze. + +"Ah-choo!" Tom sneezed. "This salt is bad. It hurts my nose and mouth." + +"Me too," Sam coughed. "And it makes me dizzy. I can't see well." + +They dropped the broom and the dustpan and ran to the sink. They turned on the faucet and drank some water. But the water was too cold and it made them shiver. + +"Brrr!" Tom shivered. "This water is bad. It makes me cold and wet." + +"Me too," Sam shivered. "And it makes me dizzy. I can't stand well." + +They stumbled out of the kitchen and looked for their mom. But their mom was not in the living room or the bedroom. She was in the bathroom, taking a shower. She did not hear them. + +"Mom!" Tom shouted. "We need help. We ate salt and drank water and now we are dizzy and cold and wet." + +"Mom!" Sam shouted. "We made a mess in the kitchen and now we are dizzy and cold and wet." + +But their mom did not answer. She was singing a song in the shower. She did not know what they had done. + +Tom and Sam fell on the floor and cried. They felt very sick and very sorry. They wished they had not played with the salt. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished their mom would come and hug them and make them feel better. But their mom did not come. She was still in the shower. And the salt was still in the kitchen. And the water was still on the sink. And the story had a bad ending. +Ben and Mia are friends who like to play with their toys. Ben has a big red car that can make loud noises. Mia has a small yellow dog that can bark and wag its tail. They share their toys and have fun together. + +One day, a new boy comes to their park. His name is Sam and he has a big blue bike that can go very fast. He rides his bike around the park and shows off. Ben and Mia watch him and think his bike is cool. + +Sam sees Ben and Mia and their toys. He wants to play with them, but he is not nice. He rides his bike close to them and says, "Your toys are silly. My bike is better. Give me your car and your dog or I will strike you." + +Ben and Mia are scared and angry. They do not want to give their toys to Sam. They say, "No, these are our toys. You are mean. Go away." + +Sam does not listen. He tries to grab the car and the dog from Ben and Mia. They hold on to their toys and shout for help. The dog barks and bites Sam's hand. Sam cries and drops the bike. He runs away. + +Ben and Mia hug their toys and each other. They are happy and proud. They say, "We are brave. We do not like Sam. He is envious and rude. We are friends and we share our toys. We love our car and our dog." +Sara and Ben love to go to the beach with their mom and dad. They like to play in the sand, splash in the water, and look for shells and crabs. One day, they see something shiny and wiggly in the water. It is a jellyfish! + +"Look, mom, a jellyfish!" Sara says, pointing at the water. + +"Be careful, Sara, jellyfish can sting you. Don't touch it," mom says. + +"But it is so pretty, mom. Can I dance with it?" Sara asks. + +"No, Sara, you can't dance with a jellyfish. It is not a toy. It is a living thing that needs to stay in the water," mom says. + +Sara feels frustrated. She wants to dance with the jellyfish. She thinks it looks like a fairy. She pouts and crosses her arms. + +Ben sees Sara is sad. He wants to cheer her up. He has an idea. + +"Hey, Sara, why don't we dance on the sand? We can pretend we are jellyfish too. We can wiggle and shine and make funny noises," Ben says. + +Sara looks at Ben. She smiles. She likes Ben's idea. + +"Okay, Ben, let's dance on the sand. We can be jellyfish friends," Sara says. + +Sara and Ben start to dance on the sand. They wiggle and shine and make funny noises. They have fun. Mom and dad watch them and laugh. They are happy. The jellyfish swims away. It is happy too. +Sam likes to listen to the birds in the park. He likes their songs and colors. He has a book with pictures of birds. He wants to learn their names. + +One day, he goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big bird with a red head and a yellow body. He points to it and says, "Look, mom, a bird! What is it?" + +His mom looks at the bird and says, "That is a parrot, Sam. It is not a wild bird. It belongs to someone. Maybe it escaped from a cage." + +Sam is curious. He wants to see the parrot closer. He walks towards it slowly. He says, "Hello, parrot. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The parrot looks at Sam and says, "Hello, hello. I am a healthy parrot. I like seeds and nuts. Do you have any?" + +Sam is surprised. He did not know that parrots can talk. He says, "No, I don't have any seeds or nuts. But I have a book with birds. Do you want to see it?" + +The parrot says, "Yes, yes. I want to see it. Show me, show me." + +Sam runs back to his mom and gets his book. He opens it and shows the parrot the pictures. He says, "This is a robin. This is a blue jay. This is a hummingbird. And this is you, a parrot." + +The parrot says, "Yes, yes. I am a parrot. I am a smart bird. I can talk and sing. Can you talk and sing?" + +Sam says, "Yes, I can talk and sing. I like to talk and sing. Do you want to talk and sing with me?" + +The parrot says, "Yes, yes. I want to talk and sing with you. Let's talk and sing together." + +Sam and the parrot start to talk and sing. They have fun. They make each other laugh. + +But then, a man comes to the park. He has a cage and a net. He sees the parrot and says, "There you are, you naughty bird. You escaped from my house. Come back to your cage. Now!" + +The parrot sees the man and says, "No, no. I don't want to go back to your cage. I want to stay with my friend. Go away, go away." + +The man says, "No, no. You are my bird. You are not his friend. You are mine. I will catch you. Watch out, watch out." + +The man runs towards the parrot with the net. He tries to catch him. The parrot flies away. He dodges the net. He says, "Help, help. Save me, save me." + +Sam sees the man and the parrot. He is scared. He does not want the man to take the parrot. He says, "Stop, stop. Leave him alone. He is a free bird. He is not yours. He is my friend." + +His mom sees the man and the parrot. She is worried. She does not want Sam to get hurt. She says, "Sam, come here. Stay away from the man and the bird. They are not safe. Come here, come here." + +Sam does not listen to his mom. He wants to help the parrot. He runs after the man and the parrot. He says, "Parrot, come here. I will protect you. Come here, come here." + +The parrot hears Sam. He likes Sam. He trusts Sam. He flies towards Sam. He says, "Sam, Sam. You are a good friend. You are a brave friend. Thank you, thank you." + +Sam catches the parrot. He hugs him. He says, "Parrot, parrot. You are a good friend. You are a smart friend. I love you, I love you." + +The man sees Sam and the parrot. He is angry. He says, "Hey, hey. Give me back my bird. He is mine. He is not yours. Give him back, give him back." + +He reaches for the parrot. He tries to grab him. But Sam holds the parrot tight. He says, "No, no. He is not your bird. He is not a toy. He is a living thing. He has feelings. He has a choice. He does not want to go with you. He wants to stay with me." + +The man says, "No, no. He is my bird. I bought him. I paid for him. He is my property. He has no choice. He has to do what I say. He has to go with me." + +He pulls the parrot. He hurts the parrot. The parrot cries +Tim and Lily were playing in the backyard. They liked to make noise with pots and pans and spoons. They pretended they were in a band. + +"Look, Tim, I found a big drum!" Lily said. She pointed to a metal barrel that was lying on the grass. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. It might be dirty or heavy," Tim said. He followed Lily to the barrel. They lifted the lid and looked inside. + +"Wow!" they both said. The barrel was full of colorful balls. There were red balls, blue balls, yellow balls, and green balls. They looked shiny and fun. + +"Who put these balls here?" Tim asked. He picked up a red ball and bounced it. + +"I don't know. Maybe it was a surprise for us," Lily said. She grabbed a blue ball and threw it to Tim. + +They started to play with the balls. They tossed them, rolled them, and kicked them. They laughed and shouted. + +But they did not see the man who was watching them from behind the fence. He was not happy. He was angry. He had put the balls in the barrel for his own game. He did not want the kids to touch them. + +He decided to reveal himself. He jumped over the fence and ran towards the barrel. + +"Hey, you little brats! Get away from my balls!" he yelled. + +Tim and Lily heard the man. They were scared. They dropped the balls and ran to the house. They were alert. They knew the man was bad. + +They slammed the door and locked it. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help!" they called. "There's a mean man in the backyard!" +Sam and Ben love hockey. They have hockey sticks and a ball. They play hockey in the park with their friends. They race to hit the ball into the net. They have fun and laugh. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He has a hockey stick and a ball too. He says he wants to play hockey with Sam and Ben. He says he is very good at hockey. He says Sam and Ben are poor at hockey. He says he can beat them easily. + +Sam and Ben do not like the big boy. He is mean and rude. They do not want to play hockey with him. They say no, thank you. They say they have their own game. They say they are happy. + +The big boy gets angry. He says Sam and Ben are scared. He says they are cowards. He says he will take their hockey sticks and ball. He runs to them and tries to grab their things. He pushes Sam and Ben to the ground. He hurts them. + +Sam and Ben cry. They are sad and hurt. They want their hockey sticks and ball back. They want the big boy to go away. They want their friends to help them. But their friends are scared too. They run away from the big boy. They leave Sam and Ben alone. + +The big boy laughs. He takes Sam and Ben's hockey sticks and ball. He says he is the best at hockey. He says Sam and Ben are losers. He says he will play hockey by himself. He walks away with their things. + +Sam and Ben are left in the park. They have no hockey sticks and ball. They have no friends. They have no fun. They have a bad day. +Lily was a dancer. She loved to dance with her friends at school. They danced to music and made shapes with their arms and legs. Lily was happy when she danced. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to a big pool. Lily had never seen a pool so big. It had blue water and slides and toys. Lily wanted to swim in the pool. She put on her swimsuit and ran to the water. + +But Lily did not know how to swim. She was scared of the water. She saw other kids swim and splash and have fun. She wished she could swim like them. She felt sad. + +Then, Lily saw a lady in the pool. The lady was a swim teacher. She helped kids learn how to swim. She smiled at Lily and said, "Do you want to swim with me?" + +Lily nodded. She held the lady's hand and walked into the water. The lady showed Lily how to kick and move her arms. Lily tried to do the same. She felt the water lift her up. She felt like she was flying. + +Lily was a dancer. She loved to dance in the water. She danced with the lady and the other kids. She swam and splashed and had fun. Lily was happy when she swam. + +The end. +Anna wanted to help her mom make a cake. She liked to watch the big mixer go round and round and make the batter smooth and fluffy. She asked her mom, "Can I put in the eggs?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But be careful, they are fragile. You have to crack them gently on the bowl and then open them." + +Anna nodded and took an egg from the carton. She tapped it on the bowl, but it did not crack. She tapped it harder, and it cracked a lot. The egg spilled out of the shell and onto the table and the floor. Anna gasped and said, "Oh no!" + +Her mom sighed and said, "It's okay, Anna. Accidents happen. We can clean it up. But maybe you can help me with something else. How about you stir the flour and the sugar in this small bowl?" + +Anna nodded again and put down the egg. She took a spoon and stirred the flour and the sugar. She liked how they looked like snow and sand. She said, "This is fun, mom. I like to help you." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I like it too, Anna. You are a good helper. And soon we will have a yummy cake to share." +Tom and Mia were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They liked to look at the water and the fish and the birds. They also liked to play with their toys and eat yummy food. But they did not like the loud noises that the boat made sometimes. + +One day, the boat made a very loud noise and started to shake. Tom and Mia were scared and ran to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad looked serious and told them to put on orange vests and follow them. They said they had to go to a port, where there were other boats and people. + +"What is a port?" Tom asked. + +"A port is a place where boats can stop and be safe," their dad said. + +"Why do we have to go there?" Mia asked. + +"Because our boat is broken and we need help," their mom said. + +Tom and Mia did not understand, but they did what their mom and dad said. They held their hands and walked to a big door. There were many other people there, also wearing orange vests. They all looked scared and sad. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud shout from outside. They looked and saw a big fire on the boat. The fire was getting bigger and bigger. The people started to scream and cry. Tom and Mia were very scared and hugged their mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, what is happening?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, Tom, I don't know," their dad said. + +"Mom, dad, are we going to be okay?" Mia asked. + +"I hope so, Mia, I hope so," their mom said. + +But they were not okay. The fire reached the door and burned everything. Tom and Mia and their mom and dad and all the other people died. The boat sank into the water and became a big black hole. The port was far away and no one could help them. It was a very bad ending. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, Tom saw a shiny car that Mia had. He wanted it very much. He asked Mia, "Can I have your car? It is so shiny and fast." + +Mia liked her car too. She said, "No, this is my car. I got it from my grandma. It is special to me." + +Tom felt angry. He said, "That is not fair. You have so many toys. You should share with me. Give me your car or I will not be your friend." + +Mia felt sad. She did not want to lose her friend, but she did not want to give up her car. She said, "Maybe we can trade. You can have my car for a while, and I can have one of your toys. What do you have?" + +Tom looked at his toys. He had a ball, a bear, a train, and a book. He did not like any of them very much. He said, "You can have my ball. It is round and bouncy." + +Mia looked at the ball. She did not like it very much. She said, "No, thank you. I have a ball at home. It is bigger and more colorful. Do you have anything else?" + +Tom felt more angry. He said, "Fine. You can have my bear. It is soft and cuddly." + +Mia looked at the bear. She did not like it very much. She said, "No, thank you. I have a bear at home. It is bigger and more fluffy. Do you have anything else?" + +Tom felt even more angry. He said, "Fine. You can have my train. It is loud and fast." + +Mia looked at the train. She did not like it very much. She said, "No, thank you. I have a train at home. It is bigger and more shiny. Do you have anything else?" + +Tom felt very angry. He said, "Fine. You can have my book. It is full of pictures and words." + +Mia looked at the book. She liked it very much. She said, "Yes, please. I love books. They are fun and smart. Can I see it?" + +Tom gave her the book. He took the car. He felt happy. He said, "Thank you. This is a good trade. I have the best toy now." + +Mia opened the book. She recognized the pictures and words. They were from her favorite story. She felt happy. She said, "Thank you. This is a good trade. I have the best toy now." + +Tom and Mia played with their new toys. They smiled and laughed. They were friends again. They learned that sharing and trading can make everyone happy. They also learned that different toys can be special to different people. They were not anxious anymore. They were glad. +Lily was a gifted dog. She could do many tricks that other dogs could not. She could sit, roll, shake, and even bow. She loved to show off her skills to her family and friends. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her owner, Sam. There were many other dogs and people there. Lily saw a big, fluffy dog with a long tail. She wanted to say hello and play with him. She ran over to him and wagged her tail. + +The big dog did not like Lily. He growled and bared his teeth. He did not want to share his ball or his space. He snapped at Lily and made her yelp. + +Lily was scared and sad. She ran back to Sam and hid behind his legs. Sam hugged her and said, "It's OK, Lily. You are a good dog. He is a mean dog. You don't need him. You have me and your other friends." + +Lily felt better. She looked up and saw a small, spotted dog with a curly tail. He was smiling and wagging his tail. He came over to Lily and Sam and said, "Hi, I'm Spot. Do you want to play with me? You look like a fun dog." + +Lily liked Spot. She said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I can do tricks. Do you want to see?" She got up and did her best bow. Spot clapped his paws and said, "Wow, you are a gifted dog. I can't do that. Can you teach me?" + +Lily and Spot became friends. They played and learned from each other. They shared their toys and their treats. They had a lot of fun. Lily was happy. She had found a new friend who liked her for who she was. She wagged her tail and gave Spot a lick. Spot licked her back and said, "You are the best gift I ever got." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their ball. One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says, "Stay close to me. The street is busy and fast. Do not run away." + +Sara and Ben nod. They hold Mom's hands and walk to the park. They see many cars and bikes on the street. They hear horns and sirens. They are careful and wait for the green light. + +At the park, Mom lets them play with their ball. Sara and Ben have fun. They kick and throw the ball. They laugh and shout. They do not see the ball roll away. The ball goes to the street. + +"Look, Ben!" Sara says. "Our ball is on the street!" + +Ben sees the ball. He wants to get it. He lets go of Mom's hand. He runs to the street. + +"Ben, no!" Mom yells. "Stop! The street is dangerous!" + +Sara is scared. She sees a big car coming. The car is fast and loud. The car does not see Ben. Sara screams. + +Mom rushes to Ben. She is quick and brave. She grabs Ben and pulls him back. She saves him from the car. The car passes by. The car honks. + +Mom hugs Ben. She is angry and sad. She says, "Ben, you are naughty and silly. You could have been hurt. You must never go to the street alone. You must listen to me. Do you understand?" + +Ben nods. He is sorry and scared. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted the ball. I did not see the car. I will not do it again. I love you, Mom." + +Mom kisses Ben. She says, "I love you, too, Ben. But you have to be careful and smart. The street is not a place to play. The street is fast and you are slow. You have to stay with me and Sara. OK?" + +Ben nods. He says, "OK, Mom. I will stay with you and Sara." + +Sara hugs Ben. She says, "I'm glad you are OK, Ben. You are my brother and I love you. But you scared me a lot. Next time, let's keep our ball in the park. OK?" + +Ben nods. He says, "OK, Sara. I love you, too. Let's keep our ball in the park." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good, Sara and Ben. Now, let's go home. We have cookies and milk waiting for us. How does that sound?" + +Sara and Ben smile. They say, "Yay! Cookies and milk! We like that!" + +They hold Mom's hands and walk to the home. They are careful and wait for the green light. They do not go to the street. They are happy and safe. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. They put on their coats, hats, gloves and boots. They say bye to their moms and go to the park. + +At the park, they see a big hill. They want to slide down the hill on their sleds. They run to the top of the hill with their sleds. They sit on their sleds and get ready to go. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I am ready, Lily!" Ben says. + +They count to three and start to slide down the hill. They go very fast and feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and scream with joy. They reach the bottom of the hill and stop. + +"That was fun!" Lily says. + +"That was awesome!" Ben says. + +They high-five each other. They are happy and successful. They decide to go up the hill again and slide down more times. They have a lot of fun in the snow. +Ben and Lily wanted to decorate the mule for the farm show. They liked the mule very much. He was brown and white and had long ears. He helped them carry things and plow the field. + +They got some paint and brushes and ribbons and flowers. They wanted to make the mule look pretty and colorful. They started to paint his hoofs and his tail and his ears. They tied ribbons and flowers on his mane and his neck. + +But the mule did not like it. He felt ticklish and annoyed. He shook his head and his tail. He kicked his legs and snorted. He tried to run away from Ben and Lily. + +"Stop, mule, stop!" Ben shouted. "We want to decorate you for the show!" + +"No, no, no!" Lily cried. "Don't ruin our work!" + +But the mule did not listen. He ran to the pond and jumped in. He splashed water and mud all over himself. He washed off all the paint and the ribbons and the flowers. + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They had worked hard to decorate the mule. But the mule did not care. He was happy and free. + +They learned that decorating a mule was very difficult. And that the mule liked himself the way he was. +Lily and Sam were two camels who lived in the desert. They liked to walk around and look for water and grass. One day, they saw a big green spot far away. It looked like an oasis, a place with water and trees and flowers. + +"Let's go there!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find some yummy food and drink." + +Sam nodded. He was thirsty and hungry too. They started to walk towards the oasis. + +But on the way, they met a snake. The snake was bad. He wanted to trick the camels and eat them. + +"Hello, camels," the snake said. "Where are you going?" + +"We are going to the oasis," Lily said. "Do you know where it is?" + +The snake smiled. He had a plan. He said, "I know where it is. But it is very far and hard to find. I can show you a shortcut. Follow me." + +Lily and Sam did not know the snake was bad. They trusted him. They followed him. + +But the snake did not lead them to the oasis. He led them to a trap. He took them to a hole with sharp rocks and thorns. He wanted them to fall in and hurt themselves. + +"Here we are," the snake said. "The oasis is just behind this hill. Go ahead and see for yourself." + +Lily and Sam were excited. They did not see the hole. They ran towards the hill. + +But before they reached it, they heard a voice. It was their friend, Ali. Ali was a wise and good camel. He had seen the snake and the trap. He wanted to help Lily and Sam. + +"Stop!" Ali shouted. "Don't go there! It's a trap! The snake is bad! He wants to eat you!" + +Lily and Sam stopped. They looked back. They saw Ali and the snake. They saw the hole. They realized they had been fooled. + +"Thank you, Ali!" Lily and Sam said. "You saved us! How did you know?" + +Ali said, "I know the desert well. I know where the real oasis is. And I know the snake is bad. He has tried to trick me before. He is a liar and a cheat. You should not trust him. You should be careful who you follow." + +Lily and Sam felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Ali. We were foolish. We did not think. We just followed the snake. We should have asked you first. You are our friend. You know what is best for us." + +Ali smiled. He said, "It's okay. You are safe now. Come with me. I will show you the real oasis. It is not far. And it is beautiful. You will like it." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They followed Ali. They left the snake behind. They learned a lesson. They learned to be wise and not to trust bad strangers. They learned to listen to their good friends who suggest good things. They learned to be happy and grateful. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. One day, they both want the same folder. The folder has many pictures of animals and colors. + +"Give me the folder!" Lily says. She pulls the folder from Ben's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. He pulls the folder back from Lily's hand. + +They struggle with the folder. They tug and pull and twist. The folder is not happy. It makes a loud rip sound. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben say. They look at the folder. It is torn in half. Some pictures fall out. + +They feel sad and sorry. They hurt the folder. They hurt each other. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben says. He gives her half of the folder. + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily says. She gives him half of the folder. + +They hug and say sorry. They share the pictures. They are happy again. + +Mom comes in. She sees the folder. She is not happy. She is impatient. + +"What did you do to the folder?" Mom asks. She is angry. + +Lily and Ben look at Mom. They look at the folder. They look at each other. + +They say nothing. They know they are in trouble. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big kangaroo hopping near the trees. They ran after it, shouting and laughing. + +"Look, look, a kangaroo!" Lily said. + +"Wow, it's so fast and graceful!" Ben said. + +The kangaroo heard them and turned around. It looked at them with big brown eyes. It did not like the noise. It made a loud growl and kicked its legs. + +"Stop, stop, kangaroo!" Lily and Ben said. They were scared and stopped running. + +The kangaroo hopped away, leaving them behind. Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for bothering the kangaroo. + +"Maybe we should not chase the kangaroo," Lily said. + +"Maybe we should say sorry to the kangaroo," Ben said. + +They walked slowly to the trees, hoping to find the kangaroo. They wanted to be friends with it. They hoped it would not be angry with them. +Lily liked to sign. She learned how to sign from her mom, who was deaf. Lily could talk and hear, but she also wanted to sign with her mom and other deaf people. She thought signing was fun and beautiful. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and her dog, Spot. Spot was a cheerful dog who liked to run and play. Lily signed to her mom, "Can I play with Spot?" Her mom nodded and smiled. Lily ran after Spot, who chased a ball. + +But then, Spot stopped and started to scratch. He had an itch on his back. He tried to reach it with his paw, but he could not. He looked at Lily with sad eyes. Lily saw his itch and wanted to help. She signed to her mom, "Spot has an itch. Can I scratch it?" Her mom nodded and smiled again. + +Lily went to Spot and scratched his itch. Spot wagged his tail and licked her face. He was happy and grateful. Lily laughed and hugged him. She signed to him, "You are a good dog. I love you." Spot barked and licked her again. He signed to her, "You are a good girl. I love you too." Lily and Spot were happy and cheerful. They played some more, and then went home with Lily's mom. They had a good day. +Lily loved animals very much. She wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. A veterinarian is a person who helps animals when they are sick or hurt. Lily liked to read books and watch videos about animals and learn new things. + +One day, Lily went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She saw many different animals, like lions, monkeys, giraffes, and penguins. She was very happy and curious. She asked her mom and dad many questions about the animals, like what they ate, where they lived, and how they played. + +At the zoo, Lily also met a veterinarian. The veterinarian was a cheerful woman who wore a white coat and a hat. She was holding a stethoscope, a tool that helps her listen to the animals' hearts. She was checking on a baby elephant who had a cold. + +"Hello, little girl," the veterinarian said to Lily. "Do you like animals?" + +"Yes, I love animals!" Lily said. "I want to be a veterinarian like you!" + +"That's wonderful!" the veterinarian said. "Being a veterinarian is a very important and rewarding job. You have to study hard and learn a lot, but you also get to help many animals and make them feel better." + +"Can I help you with the baby elephant?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can help me by giving him a gentle pat and a carrot," the veterinarian said. "He likes carrots. They are good for his health." + +Lily smiled and did as the veterinarian said. The baby elephant snorted and lifted his trunk. He seemed to like Lily and the carrot. Lily felt very proud and happy. She thanked the veterinarian and said goodbye to the baby elephant. + +Lily had a wonderful day at the zoo. She learned many new things about animals and met a cheerful veterinarian. She decided that she would keep learning and working hard to achieve her dream. She hoped that one day, she would be a veterinarian too. +Tim and Anna are friends who like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide, a swing, a seesaw and a merry-go-round. They are very enthusiastic and want to try everything. + +"Can we go on the slide first?" Tim questions Anna. + +"Okay, let's go!" Anna says. They run to the slide and climb up the ladder. They slide down one by one, feeling the motion of the air and the speed. They laugh and scream with joy. + +"That was fun!" Tim says. "Can we go on the swing now?" + +"Sure, let's go!" Anna says. They run to the swing and take turns pushing each other. They swing higher and higher, feeling the motion of the rope and the breeze. They smile and shout with excitement. + +"That was fun!" Anna says. "Can we go on the seesaw now?" + +"Okay, let's go!" Tim says. They run to the seesaw and sit on opposite ends. They balance each other and make the seesaw go up and down. They feel the motion of the wood and the weight. They giggle and talk with delight. + +"That was fun!" Tim says. "Can we go on the merry-go-round now?" + +"Sure, let's go!" Anna says. They run to the merry-go-round and hop on a horse. They hold on tight and wait for the music to start. The merry-go-round spins and spins, making them feel the motion of the circle and the sound. They grin and sing with happiness. + +"That was fun!" Anna says. "Can we do it again?" + +"Okay, let's do it again!" Tim says. They are very enthusiastic and want to play more. Their moms watch them and smile. They are happy to see their children having fun. +Sara was a gifted girl who loved to draw and paint. She had many colors and papers in her room. She liked to make pictures of animals, flowers, and people. She gave her pictures to her friends and family as gifts. + +One day, Sara wanted to make a picture of a cherry tree. She had seen a cherry tree in the park with her mom. It had red and green and brown colors. Sara thought it was very pretty. She took her red and green and brown colors and started to draw on a big paper. + +But then, her little brother Tom came into her room. He was curious and wanted to see what Sara was doing. He saw the colors and the paper and reached for them. He wanted to play with them too. He did not know that Sara was making a picture. + +"Tom, no!" Sara shouted. "That is my picture! Give me back my colors!" + +But Tom did not listen. He grabbed the colors and the paper and ran away. He thought it was a game. He did not see that Sara was angry and sad. + +Sara ran after Tom, but he was too fast. He ran into the kitchen and threw the colors and the paper on the floor. He laughed and clapped his hands. He did not see that he had ruined Sara's picture. + +Sara saw her picture on the floor. It was torn and smudged and dirty. She could not fix it. She could not make another one. She had no more colors and papers. She felt a big pain in her heart. She started to weep. + +Mom heard Sara's weep and came into the kitchen. She saw what had happened. She saw Sara's picture on the floor. She saw Tom's smile. She understood. + +She picked up Sara and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I know you worked hard on your picture. It was a beautiful picture. Tom did not mean to hurt you. He is too little to understand. He just wanted to play with you. Can you forgive him?" + +Sara looked at Mom. She looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry too. He had stopped laughing. He had tears in his eyes. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I like your picture. I like you. Can we be friends?" + +Sara wiped her tears. She felt a little better. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. I like you too. We can be friends. But next time, please ask me before you touch my things. And I will share my colors and papers with you. We can make pictures together." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's very kind of you, Sara. You are a gifted girl. And you are a good sister. I'm proud of you. How about we go to the park and see the cherry tree again? Maybe we can find some cherries to eat. Would you like that?" + +Sara and Tom nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom. We would like that." + +They hugged Mom and each other. They took their coats and shoes and went to the park. They saw the cherry tree. They picked some cherries. They ate them. They were sweet and juicy. They made them happy. They forgot their fight. They played and laughed and had fun. They were a happy family. +Anna and Ben 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. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Hello, snowman!" Anna said. "You are our friend." + +"Yes, you are very nice," Ben said. + +But then they saw something black and white in the snow. It was a penguin. The penguin was lost and cold. He had wandered away from his home and could not find his way back. + +"Look, a penguin!" Anna said. "He is so cute." + +"Let's go and say hello," Ben said. + +They ran to the penguin and knelt down. The penguin was scared and shivered. + +"Hi, penguin," Anna said. "We are Anna and Ben. What is your name?" + +The penguin did not answer. He did not speak their language. + +"Don't be afraid," Ben said. "We are friendly. Do you want to play with us?" + +The penguin looked at them and nodded. He was lonely and wanted to have fun. + +"Yay, you can play with us!" Anna said. "You can be our snowman's friend too. Come on, let's go." + +They took the penguin by the flippers and led him to the snowman. They introduced him to the snowman and gave him a hat and a scarf too. They made him feel welcome. + +"See, penguin, you are not alone," Anna said. "You have us and the snowman. We are your friends." + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben," the penguin said. He had learned some of their words. He was happy and warm. + +They played in the snow for a long time. They threw snowballs, made snow angels and slid down the hill. The penguin was adventurous and tried everything. He had a lot of fun. + +But then they heard a loud honk. It was a truck. The truck had a big cage on the back. It was the zoo truck. The zoo man had come to take the penguin away. + +"Uh-oh, the zoo man is here," Ben said. "He wants to take the penguin to the zoo." + +"No, no, no!" Anna said. "We don't want him to go. He is our friend. He belongs in the snow." + +They ran to the penguin and hugged him. They did not want to let him go. + +"Please, zoo man, don't take the penguin," Anna said. "He is happy here. He likes the snow and the snowman and us." + +"Sorry, kids, but the penguin is not yours," the zoo man said. "He is a wild animal. He needs to be in the zoo. He will be safe and well there." + +"But he will be sad and lonely there," Ben said. "He will miss the snow and the snowman and us." + +The zoo man shook his head. He did not listen. He grabbed the penguin and put him in the cage. He locked the cage and put it on the truck. He started the engine and drove away. + +"Bye, penguin, we love you!" Anna and Ben shouted. They waved and cried. + +"Bye, Anna and Ben, I love you too!" the penguin shouted. He waved and cried too. + +They watched the truck disappear in the distance. They felt sad and angry. They had lost their friend. + +They went back to the snowman. The snowman looked sad too. He had lost his friend as well. + +They hugged the snowman and each other. They tried to cheer up. + +"Maybe we will see the penguin again someday," Anna said. + +"Maybe he will escape from the zoo and come back to us," Ben said. + +"Maybe he will make new friends in the zoo and be happy there," Anna said. + +"Maybe he will always remember us and the snow and the snowman," Ben said. + +They hoped that the penguin was okay. They hoped that he was still adventurous and brave. They hoped that he was still their friend. +Anna loved to swim in the pool. She liked to splash and kick and float. She had a swim suit with flowers and a swim cap with stars. She always had fun in the water. + +One day, she saw a new girl at the pool. The girl had a swim suit with stripes and a swim cap with hearts. She looked shy and scared. She did not go in the water. She sat on the edge and watched. + +Anna wanted to be kind and make a new friend. She swam to the girl and said, "Hi, I am Anna. What is your name?" + +The girl looked at Anna and said, "I am Lily. I am new here. I don't know how to swim." + +Anna smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can help you. I can introduce you to swim. It is easy and fun. Come, I will show you." + +Anna took Lily's hand and helped her in the water. She taught her how to blow bubbles, how to kick, how to float and how to swim. Lily learned fast and soon she was having fun too. They laughed and played and swam together. + +Anna and Lily became good friends. They always swam together at the pool. They shared their swim suits and swim caps. They were kind and happy. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and help others. You can make new friends and have fun. Swimming is a good skill and a good exercise. +Anna liked to imagine things. She imagined she was a big lady who could do anything she wanted. She imagined she had a big house, a big car, and a big dog. She imagined she wore pretty dresses and hats and shoes. + +One day, Anna's mom took her to the park. Anna saw a big lady sitting on a bench. She had a big hat, a big purse, and a big smile. Anna wanted to talk to her. She ran to the bench and said, "Hello, big lady! I like your hat!" + +The big lady looked at Anna and said, "Hello, little girl! I like your shirt! It has stars on it!" + +Anna smiled and said, "Thank you! I like stars! They are shiny and bright! Do you like stars, big lady?" + +The big lady nodded and said, "Yes, I do! I like to imagine they are fairy lights in the sky. Do you like to imagine things, little girl?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, I do! I like to imagine I am a big lady like you! I like to imagine I have a big house, a big car, and a big dog!" + +The big lady laughed and said, "That sounds fun! I like to imagine I am a little girl like you! I like to imagine I have a lot of toys, a lot of friends, and a lot of fun!" + +Anna and the big lady became friends. They talked and laughed and imagined things together. They had a lot of fun at the park. Anna's mom was happy to see Anna make a new friend. She said, "Anna, you are a very imaginative and friendly girl! I am proud of you!" +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. But they do not like to help Mommy in the kitchen. They are lazy. + +One day, Mommy says, "Lily and Ben, it is time to make lunch. Come and help me, please." But Lily and Ben do not want to go. They say, "No, Mommy, we are busy. We want to play." + +Mommy is not happy. She says, "Lily and Ben, you are not busy. You are lazy. If you do not help me, you will not get any food. You will be hungry." + +Lily and Ben do not listen. They keep playing with their toys. They think Mommy is joking. They think they will get food anyway. + +Mommy makes soup for lunch. She puts it in a big pot. She says, "Lily and Ben, lunch is ready. Come and eat, please." But Lily and Ben do not come. They say, "No, Mommy, we are not hungry. We want to play." + +Mommy is very angry. She says, "Lily and Ben, you are very naughty. You do not help me, and you do not eat. You do not deserve any soup. I will pour it away." + +Lily and Ben hear Mommy say that. They are scared. They do not want Mommy to pour away the soup. They like soup. They are hungry. + +They run to the kitchen. They say, "No, Mommy, no! Do not pour away the soup! We are sorry. We will help you. We will eat. Please, give us some soup!" + +Mommy sees Lily and Ben. She sees that they are sorry. She smiles. She says, "Lily and Ben, I am glad you came. I will not pour away the soup. I will give you some soup. But you have to promise me that you will not be lazy again. You have to help me in the kitchen sometimes. Do you promise?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, Mommy, we promise. We will not be lazy again. We will help you in the kitchen sometimes. Thank you for the soup. We love you, Mommy." + +Mommy hugs Lily and Ben. She says, "I love you, too, Lily and Ben. Now, let us eat the soup. It is hot and yummy." They eat the soup together. They are happy. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a big sack on the grass. It was flexible and soft. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben said. + +"No, let's cover it!" Mia said. + +They pulled and pushed the sack. They could not agree. + +"Stop it!" a voice said. + +They looked up. It was a man. He was angry. He ran to the sack. + +"That's my sack!" he said. "It has my clothes in it. I was going to wash them." + +He grabbed the sack and lifted it. He glared at Ben and Mia. + +"Go away!" he said. "Don't touch my things!" + +Ben and Mia felt scared. They ran to their mom. She hugged them and said sorry to the man. + +"It's okay," the man said. "They were just curious. But they should ask before they touch." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They learned a lesson. They said sorry to the man too. + +They went to play with their ball. They did not touch the sack again. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. Lila has a red scarf that her grandma made for her. It is very warm and original. + +"Can I take your scarf for the snowman?" Ben asks Lila. "He looks cold without one." + +Lila thinks for a moment. She loves her scarf, but she also likes the snowman. She wants to make him happy. + +"Okay, you can take it," she says. "But only for a little while. Then you have to give it back to me." + +Ben smiles and wraps the scarf around the snowman's neck. He looks very cozy and original too. + +"Thank you, Lila," he says. "You are very kind and generous. The snowman likes your scarf a lot." + +Lila and Ben hug the snowman and each other. They are very happy and original friends. +Mia and Leo were friends who liked to dance. They danced in the park, in the school, and in their homes. They danced to music, to birds, and to their own songs. They had fun when they danced together. + +One day, they saw a poster for a dance contest. The poster said that the best dancers would get a prize. Mia and Leo wanted to win the prize. They decided to enter the contest and practice their dance moves. + +They went to the park to practice. They found a spot with soft soil and green grass. They put on their music and started to dance. But soon, they began to argue. Mia wanted to dance fast and jump high. Leo wanted to dance slow and spin low. They both wanted to be the best dancer. They became competitive and stopped being friends. + +They danced harder and harder, trying to outdo each other. They did not notice the soil getting wet and muddy. They did not notice the clouds getting dark and heavy. They did not notice the rain starting to fall and pour. + +They only noticed when they slipped and fell on the wet soil. They got dirty and wet and hurt. They looked at each other and felt sad and sorry. They realized that they had been silly and mean. They did not care about the prize anymore. They only cared about their friendship. + +They hugged and said sorry. They helped each other get up and clean up. They decided to dance together again, but not for the contest. They danced for fun and for joy. They danced to the rain, to the soil, and to their own songs. They had fun when they danced together. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with orange fruits. They are peaches. Lily and Tom want to eat some peaches. + +"Look, Tom, peaches!" Lily says. "They look yummy. Can we have some?" + +"OK, Lily, but we have to ask first. Maybe they belong to someone." Tom says. He sees a man near the tree. He is the gardener. He takes care of the plants and flowers. + +"Hello, sir. Can we have some peaches, please?" Tom asks. He is polite. + +"Hello, children. Sure, you can have some peaches. They are ripe and sweet. But be careful, they have pits inside. You have to spit them out." The gardener says. He is kind. + +He gives Lily and Tom each a peach. They say thank you and run to a bench. They seat on the bench and bite into their peaches. They are juicy and delicious. They smile and enjoy their snack. + +"Mmm, this is the best peach ever!" Lily says. + +"I agree, Lily. This is a good day." Tom says. + +They finish their peaches and spit out the pits. They throw them in the trash can. They are tidy. They hug the gardener and say goodbye. They go back to play in the park. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they find a big pack of gum in the kitchen. They want to share it, but they do not know how. + +"I want the red gum," Tom says. "It is sweet and shiny." + +"No, I want the red gum," Mia says. "It is my favorite color and flavor." + +They both grab the red gum and pull hard. The gum is thick and stretchy. It does not break. Tom and Mia fight over the gum. They yell and tug and twist. + +"Stop it, stop it!" Mom says. She comes into the kitchen and sees the mess. The gum is all over the table and the floor and their faces. "What are you doing? You are not supposed to fight over gum. You are supposed to share and be nice." + +She takes the gum away from them and puts it in the trash. She gives them each a wet cloth to clean up. She tells them to say sorry to each other and hug. + +Tom and Mia feel bad. They do not like to fight. They do not like to make Mom angry. They do not like to waste gum. + +They say sorry and hug. They promise to share and be nice next time. They decide to play with blocks instead of gum. They are friends again. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Toy Sale". They ran to the sign and saw many new and shiny toys. They wanted to buy them all, but they had no money. + +They ran back to their home and looked for things to sell. They found their old toys, their books, their clothes, and even their teddy bears. They put them in a big bag and dragged it to the toy sale. They sold everything they had and bought many new toys. They were happy for a while, but soon they got bored of the new toys. They missed their old toys, their books, their clothes, and their teddy bears. They felt sad and lonely. + +Lily was their sister who liked to read and draw. She had a few toys, but she loved them very much. She did not go to the toy sale, because she was happy with what she had. She saw her brothers selling everything they had and buying many new toys. She felt sorry for them, but she did not say anything. She kept her toys, her books, her clothes, and her teddy bear in her room. She was calm and content. + +One night, Ben and Sam could not sleep. They looked at their new toys, but they did not make them happy. They wished they had their old toys, their books, their clothes, and their teddy bears. They sneaked into Lily's room and saw her sleeping with her teddy bear. They saw her toys, her books, her clothes, and her teddy bear. They felt ashamed and sorry. They realized that they had made a big mistake. They learned that selling everything they had for a new sight was not worth it. They learned that being calm and content with what they had was better. They hugged Lily and her teddy bear and said sorry. Lily forgave them and shared her toys, her books, her clothes, and her teddy bear with them. They all slept together and felt happy. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to see the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw a big ant hill. She wanted to look closer. She walked to the ant hill and bent down. + +"Hello, ants!" she said. "What are you doing?" + +The ants did not answer. They were busy. They carried food and dirt. They made tunnels and rooms. They worked hard. They did not like to be disturbed. + +Lily did not know that. She reached out her hand. She wanted to touch an ant. She thought they were cute. She did not know they could bite. + +One ant saw Lily's hand. It was big and scary. It thought Lily wanted to hurt the ant hill. It wanted to protect its home. It ran to Lily's hand and bit it. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. She pulled back her hand. It was red and swollen. It hurt a lot. She ran to her mom. She was sad and scared. + +"Mom, mom, help me!" she said. "An ant bit me!" + +Her mom saw her hand. She hugged Lily and kissed her. She took her inside. She put some ice and cream on her hand. She told her it would be okay. + +"Lily, I'm sorry you got hurt," she said. "But you should not touch the ants. They are not toys. They are living things. They have their own homes and families. They do not like to be bothered. They can become angry and bite you." + +Lily nodded. She understood. She was sorry too. She did not mean to make the ants angry. She learned her lesson. She decided to watch the ants from far away. She would not touch them again. She hoped they would forgive her. She hoped her hand would heal soon. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball and run after it. They laughed and had fun. + +But then they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise. It was a storm. The storm was coming fast. They were scared. + +"Let's go home!" Lily said. "Mommy and Daddy will be worried." + +But Ben did not want to go home. He wanted to play more. He was naughty. + +"No, I want to stay!" Ben said. "The storm is not scary. It is fun!" + +He kicked the ball hard and ran away from Lily. He did not listen to her. + +Lily cried. She did not like the storm. She did not like Ben being naughty. She ran after him. She wanted to catch him and go home. + +But the storm was faster. It reached the park. It made rain and wind and thunder and lightning. The rain was wet and cold. The wind was strong and loud. The thunder and lightning were scary and bright. + +Ben and Lily were wet and cold and scared. They wished they had gone home. They wished they had listened to Mommy and Daddy. They wished they had been good. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play dress up. They have a big box of clothes and hats and masks. They can be anyone they want. + +One day, they find a mustache in the box. It is black and curly. They think it is funny. They want to try it on. + +"Look at me, I have a mustache!" Tim says. He puts the mustache on his face. He pretends to be a pirate. He says, "Arrr, matey, give me your treasure!" + +Sam laughs. He wants to have a mustache too. He puts the mustache on his face. He pretends to be a detective. He says, "Hmm, I smell a mystery. Who stole the cookies?" + +They run around the house, looking for clues. They talk in silly voices. They make each other giggle. + +Mom sees them. She smiles. She thinks they are cute. She says, "What are you doing, boys? You look very silly with those mustaches." + +Tim and Sam say, "We are playing dress up, Mom. We are a pirate and a detective. We are having fun." + +Mom says, "That's nice. But don't forget to take off the mustaches before dinner. They might get in your soup." + +Tim and Sam say, "Okay, Mom. We will. But can we keep them for later? They are our favorite." + +Mom says, "Sure, you can. But don't lose them. They are very special." + +Tim and Sam hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." + +They go back to their game. They have more adventures with their mustaches. They are happy. +Lily liked to organize her toys. She had a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a basket for her books. She also had a ruler to measure her toys and see how big they were. She liked to line them up from smallest to biggest and count them. + +One day, her brother Max came to play with her. He wanted to play with her cars, but he did not like her rules. He mixed up her boxes and threw her ruler away. He said, "I don't care how big they are, I just want to zoom them around!" + +Lily was very angry. She said, "No, you can't do that! You have to organize them and measure them! That's how you play with them!" She tried to take her cars back, but Max was stubborn. He held them tight and said, "No, you can't tell me what to do! They are my cars too!" + +They started to fight and pull the toys. They made a lot of noise and mess. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the toys all over the floor and the ruler in the trash. She said, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Max both tried to explain, but they talked at the same time. Mom said, "Stop! I can't understand you. You need to calm down and share your toys. Lily, you can't force Max to play your way. Max, you can't ruin Lily's game. You have to respect each other and find a way to play together." + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We didn't mean to fight." Mom said, "It's okay. I know you love each other. But you have to learn to compromise and cooperate. How about you take turns to choose a game and follow the rules?" + +Lily and Max agreed. They hugged and said, "Okay, mom. We'll try to do that." They picked up their toys and put them back in the boxes. They decided to play with the dolls first, and then with the cars. They measured them and zoomed them around. They had fun and played nicely. Mom was happy and proud of them. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a phone on the floor. It is shiny and has many buttons. + +"Look, a phone!" Anna says. "Let's play with it." + +"OK," Ben says. "Maybe we can call someone." + +They pick up the phone and press some buttons. They hear a voice. + +"Hello, this is 911. What is your emergency?" the voice says. + +Anna and Ben do not know what 911 means. They think it is a game. + +"Hi, we are Anna and Ben. We are playing with a phone. Do you want to play with us?" Anna says. + +"No, this is not a game. This is a line for people who need help. Do you need help?" the voice says. + +Anna and Ben do not know what help means. They think it is a funny word. + +"Help, help, help!" they say and laugh. + +The voice is not happy. The voice is angry. + +"Stop playing with the phone. This is not a joke. You are wasting time and resources. We need to provide help to people who are in trouble. Where are you? Who are your parents?" the voice says. + +Anna and Ben do not understand. They are scared. They drop the phone and run away. + +The voice calls their parents. Their parents are very mad. They scold Anna and Ben. They tell them that the phone is not a toy. They tell them that 911 is a helpful service for people who are in danger. They tell them that they did a bad thing. + +Anna and Ben are very sorry. They cry and say they are sorry. They promise to never play with the phone again. They learn a hard lesson. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big flag on a pole. The flag is red and white and blue. It has stars and stripes. + +"Wow, look at the flag!" Tom says. "It is so pretty!" + +"I want to touch it," Mia says. "Can we get it?" + +Tom and Mia run to the pole. They try to reach the flag, but it is too high. They jump and stretch, but they cannot touch it. + +"Let's get a stick," Tom says. "Maybe we can poke the flag." + +They find a stick on the ground. They try to poke the flag, but the stick is too short. They push and pull, but they cannot poke it. + +"Let's get a chair," Mia says. "Maybe we can climb the pole." + +They find a chair near a bench. They try to drag the chair, but it is too heavy. They push and pull, but they cannot drag it. + +"Let's give up," Tom says. "We can't get the flag." + +They drop the stick and the chair. They walk away from the pole. They are sad and tired. + +A man sees them. He is wearing a uniform. He has a badge and a hat. He is a guard. He is angry. + +"Hey, you two!" he shouts. "What are you doing with the flag?" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They stop and look at the man. + +"We are sorry, sir," Tom says. "We just wanted to touch the flag." + +"We like the flag," Mia says. "It is so pretty." + +The man walks to them. He looks at the stick and the chair. He looks at the flag. He looks at Tom and Mia. + +He sighs. He is not angry anymore. He is kind. + +"I know you like the flag," he says. "But you can't touch it. It is not a toy. It is a symbol. It means something important." + +"What does it mean?" Tom asks. + +"It means freedom and justice and courage," the man says. "It means we are proud of our country and our people. It means we respect and honor those who protect us and serve us." + +Tom and Mia nod. They understand a little bit. + +"Can we look at the flag?" Tom asks. + +"Of course you can," the man says. "You can look at it and admire it and learn from it. But you can't touch it or poke it or climb it. That is not respectful. That is not nice." + +Tom and Mia nod again. They are sorry. They did not know. + +"Can we say sorry to the flag?" Mia asks. + +The man smiles. He is touched. + +"That is very sweet of you," he says. "Yes, you can say sorry to the flag. And then you can say thank you to the flag. And then you can wave to the flag. And then you can go and play." + +Tom and Mia do what the man says. They say sorry to the flag. They say thank you to the flag. They wave to the flag. They feel better. + +They go and play. They have fun. They are friends. + +They never forget the flag. They never forget the man. They never forget what he taught them. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play in Lily's room. Lily has many toys, but her favorite is a doll named Anna. Anna is a famous singer. She has a pink dress and a microphone. + +One day, Lily and Ben are playing with Anna. They pretend that Anna is on a big stage and everyone is clapping for her. Lily says, "Anna, you are so good at singing. Can you teach me how to sing like you?" Ben says, "Yes, Anna, please teach us. We want to be famous too." + +Anna nods and smiles. She says, "Of course, I can teach you. Singing is easy and fun. You just have to follow three rules. First, you have to sing loud. Second, you have to sing with feeling. Third, you have to sing with a smile." + +Lily and Ben listen to Anna. They try to sing loud, with feeling, and with a smile. They sing a song that Anna taught them. It goes like this: + +We are happy, we are free +We love to sing and play +We are famous, can't you see +We shine like stars all day + +Lily and Ben are having a lot of fun. They don't notice that Lily's mom is outside the door. She hears them singing and smiles. She thinks, "They are so cute and talented. Maybe they will be famous one day." + +She knocks on the door and opens it. She says, "Hello, Lily and Ben. I'm sorry to interrupt your show, but it's time for lunch. How about some sandwiches and juice?" + +Lily and Ben stop singing and look at Lily's mom. They say, "Hi, mom. We are hungry. Thank you for the lunch. But can we finish our show after we eat?" + +Lily's mom says, "Sure, you can. But don't forget to clean up your room when you are done. And don't sing too loud. You don't want to disturb the neighbors." + +Lily and Ben say, "OK, mom. We will. We love you." + +Lily's mom says, "I love you too. Now, come on. Let's go to the kitchen." + +Lily and Ben follow Lily's mom. They hold Anna in their hands. They are happy. They think, "We are famous. We are singers. We are stars." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box near the slide. They run to the box and look inside. + +"Wow, look at all the clothes!" Lily says. She sees a red hat, a blue dress, a green shirt and a yellow skirt. "Let's play dress up!" + +"Okay!" Tom says. He sees a black coat, a brown pants, a white shirt and a purple tie. He takes out the coat and puts it on. "I am a spy!" + +Lily laughs. She takes out the dress and puts it on. "I am a princess!" She sees a strip of cloth in the box. She wraps it around her head like a crown. "Look at me!" + +Tom looks at Lily. He thinks she is funny. He sees another strip of cloth in the box. He offers it to Lily. "Do you want this? You can make a scarf!" + +"Thank you!" Lily says. She takes the strip and ties it around her neck. "Now I am a warm princess!" + +They smile at each other. They are happy. They play dress up until it is time to go home. They put the clothes back in the box. They wave goodbye to the box. They hold hands and walk to their moms. They had a fun day. +Sara likes to sing. She sings every day in her room. She wants to be a famous singer like her mom. Her mom sings on TV and on the radio. Sara wants to sing on TV and on the radio too. + +One day, Sara's mom tells her that she has a surprise for her. She takes her to a big building. Sara sees many people with microphones and cameras. Sara's mom says, "This is a test, Sara. You can sing here and show everyone how good you are. If you do well, you can be on TV and on the radio too. Are you ready?" + +Sara feels nervous, but also excited. She nods and says, "Yes, mom. I am ready. I want to be a famous singer like you." She follows her mom to the stage. She sees a big crowd of people watching her. She hears her mom say, "This is my daughter, Sara. She loves to sing. She is going to sing a song for you. Please give her a big clap." + +Sara hears the people clap for her. She feels happy. She picks up the microphone and starts to sing. She sings a song that she learned from her mom. She sings with a loud and clear voice. She sings with a smile and a sparkle in her eyes. She sings with all her heart. + +The people listen to her. They like her song. They like her voice. They like her smile and her sparkle. They clap louder and louder. They cheer for her. They say, "Bravo, Sara! You are amazing! You are a star!" + +Sara finishes her song. She bows to the people. She sees her mom smiling and hugging her. She hears her mom say, "You did it, Sara. You passed the test. You are a famous singer now. I am so proud of you." + +Sara feels happy. She feels proud. She feels like a famous singer. She says, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, everyone. I love to sing. I love you all." +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. They had a big calendar on the wall with pictures of different things for each month. They liked to look at the calendar and talk about what they would do when the new month came. + +One day, they saw that the next month had a picture of a big cake with candles on it. They knew that it was their birthday month and they got very excited. + +"Look, Max, we will have a big cake and a party soon!" Lily said. + +"Yes, and we will get presents too!" Max said. + +They wondered what kind of presents they would get. They hoped they would be something fun and nice. + +But then, they saw that their mom had put a big sheet over something in the corner of the room. They were curious and wanted to know what it was. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"It's a surprise for your birthday, but you can't see it until then," Mom said. + +"Please, Mom, can we have a peek?" Max begged. + +"No, you have to wait. It's more fun that way," Mom said. + +Lily and Max were not happy. They wanted to see the surprise now. They thought it was not fair that Mom would not let them. + +They waited until Mom went to the kitchen. Then, they tiptoed to the corner and lifted the sheet a little bit. They saw something light and shiny under it. It looked like a big toy. + +They smiled and pulled the sheet more. But then, they heard Mom coming back. + +"Uh-oh, we have to hide!" Lily whispered. + +They dropped the sheet and ran to the couch. They pretended to read a book. + +Mom came in and saw the sheet was not smooth. She looked at Lily and Max and saw their guilty faces. + +"Did you try to reveal the surprise?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Max nodded. They felt sorry. + +"I'm disappointed in you. You should have listened to me. Now, you have spoiled the surprise and you have to wait longer to play with it," Mom said. + +She took the surprise and put it in the closet. She locked the door and took the key. + +Lily and Max felt sad. They wished they had not been so curious. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +They learned their lesson. They decided to be patient and wait for their birthday. They hoped Mom would forgive them and let them have the surprise then. +Anna likes to help her mom cook. She likes to mix and stir and pour. Today, they are making pizza. Anna puts cheese and sauce and ham on the dough. Mom puts it in the oven. Anna waits and watches. + +The oven is hot. It makes the pizza cook. Anna can smell the pizza. It smells good. She is hungry. She wants to eat the pizza. She asks mom, "Is it done?" + +Mom says, "Not yet. We have to wait a little more." She sets a timer. It makes a beep when the pizza is ready. + +Anna hears the beep. She runs to the kitchen. Mom opens the oven. Steam comes out. The pizza is done. It looks yummy. Mom takes it out and puts it on a plate. She cuts it into slices. + +Mom gives Anna a slice. She says, "Be careful. It is hot and spicy." Anna blows on it. She takes a bite. It is hot and spicy. But it is also tasty. She likes it. She says, "Thank you, mom. This is the best pizza ever." + +Mom smiles. She says, "You're welcome, Anna. You are a good helper. I love you." She gives Anna a hug. They eat the pizza together. They are happy. +Lily was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to make them talk and dress them up. She had a big box of clothes and shoes for them. She wanted to find a pair of pink shoes for her favorite doll, Anna. + +She opened the box and looked inside. But she could not see the pink shoes. She saw blue shoes, yellow shoes, green shoes, but no pink shoes. She felt sad and angry. Where were the pink shoes? She dumped the box on the floor and searched for them. + +"Where are you, pink shoes?" she asked out loud. "Anna needs you!" + +She heard a small voice from under the bed. "We are here, Lily. We are hiding." + +Lily was surprised. She crawled under the bed and saw the pink shoes. They were talking to each other. They had eyes and mouths and noses. They looked scared. + +"Why are you hiding, pink shoes?" Lily asked. "Why are you talking?" + +The pink shoes trembled. "We are sorry, Lily. We are not really shoes. We are fairies. We came to your room to play with your dolls. But we lost our wings. We found these shoes and put them on. We hoped you would not notice. But you did. Please don't be mad at us." + +Lily was amazed. She had never seen fairies before. They were very small and cute. She felt sorry for them. She wanted to help them. + +"Where are your wings, fairies?" Lily asked. "Maybe I can find them and restore them to you." + +The fairies smiled. "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. Our wings are in your sock drawer. We hid them there. But we forgot which sock they were in. They are very tiny and shiny. Can you help us look for them?" + +Lily nodded. She got out from under the bed and opened her sock drawer. She saw many socks of different colors and sizes. She picked up one by one and checked them. She found a sock with a hole in the toe. She looked inside and saw something sparkling. She pulled it out and saw two pairs of fairy wings. They were very beautiful and delicate. + +She ran back to the fairies and gave them their wings. The fairies were overjoyed. They put on their wings and flew around the room. They thanked Lily and hugged her. + +"You are our friend, Lily. You are very brave and smart. We are sorry for taking your shoes. We will give them back to you. But can we play with your dolls sometimes?" + +Lily smiled. She liked the fairies. They were very mysterious and fun. She agreed to let them play with her dolls. She put on the pink shoes and joined them. They had a wonderful time together. +Anna liked math. She liked to count and add and make shapes. But she did not like school. School was loud and scary and full of big kids. Anna felt lonely at school. She missed her mom and dad and her cat. + +One day, Anna had math class. She was happy to see her math book and her crayons. She liked to color the numbers and the shapes. But the teacher was not nice. She said Anna was too slow and too quiet. She said Anna had to do more math and less coloring. She took away Anna's crayons and gave her a hard paper. + +Anna felt sad and mad. She did not want to do the hard paper. She wanted her crayons back. She looked at the paper and saw a lot of numbers and signs. She did not know what they meant. She felt like crying. + +Then, she had an idea. She took the paper and folded it into a small square. She put it in her mouth and bit it. She wanted to see how the paper tasted. Maybe it tasted like candy or cake or cheese. + +But the paper did not taste good. It tasted bad. It tasted like dirt and soap and worms. Anna spit out the paper and made a face. She felt sick and sorry. She wished she had not tasted the paper. + +The teacher saw Anna and got angry. She yelled at Anna and said she was naughty and silly. She said Anna had to go to the office and talk to the principal. She said Anna had to learn math and not taste paper. + +Anna felt scared and sorry. She did not want to go to the office. She did not want to talk to the principal. She wanted to go home and hug her mom and dad and her cat. She wanted to do math and color with her crayons. She wanted to be happy and not lonely. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy trains. They have many rails and cars and they like to make long tracks. Anna is very organized. She puts the rails in a line and adds more rails when she wants to make the track longer. She also puts the cars in order by color and size. Ben is not very organized. He puts the rails in a pile and adds more rails when he feels like it. He also mixes the cars and does not care about their color or size. + +One day, they decide to make a big track together. Anna says, "Let's be organized. We can make a nice track if we put the rails in a line and the cars in order." Ben says, "No, let's be fun. We can make a crazy track if we put the rails in a pile and the cars in a mess." They argue and do not agree. They start to make their own tracks on different sides of the room. + +Soon, they run out of rails and cars. They look at each other's tracks. Anna's track is long and neat, but it is boring. It only goes in a straight line and has no curves or bridges. Ben's track is short and messy, but it is exciting. It has many curves and bridges and even a loop. They both feel unhappy. They wish they had more rails and cars to make their tracks better. + +They look at each other again. They see that they have different ways of playing, but they also have something in common. They both love toy trains. They decide to stop arguing and start sharing. They say, "Let's be friends. We can make a great track if we use both our rails and cars." They join their tracks and mix their cars. They add more rails and cars from each other's pile. They make a long and fun track that has straight lines and curves and bridges and loops. They have a lot of fun playing with their toy trains together. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes, people have different ways of doing things, but they can still be friends and learn from each other. Sharing and cooperating can make things more enjoyable and creative. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They spend a lot of time on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They have fun together. + +One day, they see a big boy on the swings. He is very strong. He swings very high and very fast. He does not let anyone else use the swings. He says, "These are my swings. Go away!" + +Tom and Sam are sad. They want to swing too. They ask the big boy nicely, "Can we have a turn, please?" But the big boy says, "No! You are too small and too weak. You can't swing like me. Go play somewhere else!" + +Tom and Sam are angry. They do not like the big boy. They think he is mean and rude. They say, "You are not nice. You are not a good friend. You should share the swings with others. That is what friends do." + +The big boy laughs. He says, "I don't need friends. I have the swings. They are more fun than you. You can't do anything to me. I am too strong for you." + +Tom and Sam have an idea. They say, "OK, you are very strong. But can you do this?" They run to the slide. They climb up the ladder. They slide down very fast. They laugh and shout, "Whee!" + +The big boy watches them. He thinks, "That looks fun. I want to try that too." He leaves the swings. He runs to the slide. He climbs up the ladder. He slides down very fast. He laughs and shouts, "Whee!" + +Tom and Sam are happy. They run back to the swings. They swing very high and very fast. They have fun together. They say, "We are friends. We share the swings. We have more fun than the big boy." + +The big boy sees them. He feels lonely. He says, "Hey, can I swing with you?" But Tom and Sam say, "No! You are too big and too mean. You can't swing with us. Go play somewhere else!" +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. But sometimes they fight over things. One day, they fight over a spoon. + +Tim wants the spoon because it is shiny and wide. He thinks it is good for digging in the dirt. Sam wants the spoon because it is smooth and wide. He thinks it is good for scooping ice cream. They both pull the spoon and say, "Mine!" + +Mom hears them fight and comes to see. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting! You can share the spoon. Tim, you can dig in the dirt for a while. Sam, you can scoop ice cream for a while. Then you can switch. OK?" + +Tim and Sam nod. They say, "OK, Mom." They stop fighting and share the spoon. They take turns digging and scooping. They have fun and say, "Thank you, Mom." Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, boys. I'm glad you can play nicely." +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play together. One day, they visit Sam's grandma. She lives in a tall house with many stairs. + +"Hello, Lily and Sam!" Grandma says. "I'm happy to see you. Do you want some cookies?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Sam say. They follow Grandma to the kitchen. They see many frames on the wall. The frames have pictures of Sam and his family. + +"Who is this?" Lily asks, pointing to a frame. + +"That's my dad when he was a baby," Sam says. "He was very cute." + +"And who is this?" Lily asks, pointing to another frame. + +"That's my mom when she was a girl," Sam says. "She had long hair." + +"And who is this?" Lily asks, pointing to the biggest frame. + +"That's me when I was born," Sam says. "I was very small." + +Lily and Sam laugh. They think the frames are funny. They eat the cookies and drink some milk. They thank Grandma for the snack. Then they go to play in the yard. They have a lot of fun. They love to visit Sam's grandma. She is very nice. +Sara liked to help her mom with the laundry. She liked to sort the clothes by color and size. She liked to add soap and water to the machine. She liked to watch the clothes spin and splash. + +One day, Sara saw a delicate sock in the laundry basket. It was pink and had lace and flowers. It was her mom's sock. Sara thought it was very pretty. She wanted to wear it on her foot. She took the sock and put it on. + +But the sock was too big for Sara. It slipped off her foot and fell on the floor. Sara did not see it. She ran to the laundry room to add more clothes to the machine. She did not know that the sock was on the floor. + +The sock was on the floor when the dog came in. The dog liked to chew on things. He saw the sock and thought it was a toy. He grabbed the sock and ran away. He bit the sock and tore the lace and flowers. + +When Sara's mom came home, she looked for her delicate sock. She could not find it in the laundry basket or the machine. She asked Sara if she had seen it. Sara said no. She did not remember the sock. + +Then they heard the dog barking. They went to see what he was doing. They saw the dog with the sock in his mouth. The sock was ripped and dirty. Sara's mom was sad. She liked her delicate sock. Sara was sorry. She did not mean to lose the sock. She hugged her mom and said she was sorry. She said she would help her mom find a new sock. Sara's mom smiled and said she loved her. She said it was okay. She said they could go to the store and buy a new sock. Sara was happy. She liked to go to the store with her mom. She hoped they would find a pretty sock. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to look for things on the ground. They found leaves, stones, and bugs. They put them in a basket. + +"Look, I found a twig!" Lily said. She held up a thin brown stick. "It is very long and straight." + +"Can I see?" Ben asked. He took the twig from Lily. He felt it with his fingers. "It is very hard and dull. It does not bend or shine." + +"What can we do with it?" Lily wondered. She looked around. She saw a big tree with many branches. "I have an idea. Let's play guess!" + +"What is guess?" Ben asked. + +"It is a fun game. You hide something and I try to find it. Or I hide something and you try to find it. We take turns. Do you want to play?" + +"Okay, let's play!" Ben agreed. He liked games. + +"Who goes first?" Lily asked. + +"You go first. You hide the twig and I try to find it. But you have to give me a clue. Like, is it near or far, high or low, big or small?" + +"Alright, I will hide the twig and give you a clue. Close your eyes and count to ten. No peeking!" Lily said. She ran away with the twig. + +Ben closed his eyes and counted to ten. He heard Lily's footsteps and giggles. He wondered where she hid the twig. + +"Ready or not, here I come!" Ben shouted. He opened his eyes and looked around. He saw Lily smiling behind the tree. "Did you hide the twig behind the tree?" he guessed. + +"No, that is too easy. Try again!" Lily said. She gave him a clue. "The twig is near the tree, but not behind it. It is low, but not on the ground. It is small, but not too small." + +Ben thought hard. He walked around the tree. He looked under the leaves, in the holes, and on the branches. He could not find the twig. He scratched his head. "This is hard. Where is the twig?" he asked. + +Lily laughed. She pointed to her hair. "The twig is in my hair! See, I made a hairpin with it. Do you like it?" + +Ben was surprised. He looked at Lily's hair. He saw the twig sticking out of her ponytail. He smiled. "That is very clever. I like it. You win this round. Now it is my turn. Give me the basket. I will hide something and you try to find it. Close your eyes and count to ten. No peeking!" + +Lily closed her eyes and counted to ten. She heard Ben's footsteps and whispers. She wondered what he hid and where. She was ready to play guess again. She liked games too. +Sara liked to play with her dad's microscope. She wanted to see what small things looked like. She asked her dad if she could look at a rock. Her dad said yes, but he told her to be careful. He said the microscope was not a toy. + +Sara put the rock on the microscope. She turned the knob and looked through the eye. She saw many dots and lines on the rock. She thought they were pretty. She wanted to see more. She turned the knob again and again. She did not hear her dad calling her. + +Sara turned the knob too much. The microscope made a loud noise. The rock fell off and hit the floor. The microscope broke. Sara was scared. She started to cry. Her dad came and saw what happened. He was angry. He said Sara was naughty. He said she had to go to her room. + +Sara ran to her room. She felt sad. She did not mean to break the microscope. She just wanted to see the rock. She wished her dad was not mad at her. She hugged her teddy bear. She hoped her dad would forgive her. + +After a while, her dad came to her room. He looked sorry. He said he was sorry for yelling at her. He said he knew she was curious. He said he loved her. He gave her a hug and a kiss. He said he would fix the microscope. He said he would show her more rocks later. He said he had a surprise for her. + +He gave her a cookie. He said it was a special cookie. He said it had chocolate chips and nuts. Sara smiled. She liked cookies. She took a bite. She made a face. The cookie was bitter. She did not like it. She spit it out. Her dad laughed. He said it was a joke. He said the cookie had baking soda and vinegar. He said he wanted to make her laugh. He said he had a real cookie for her. + +He gave her another cookie. He said it was a sweet cookie. He said it had sugar and honey. Sara took a bite. She liked it. She said it was yummy. She thanked her dad. She said she loved him. They laughed and hugged. They ate the cookies together. Sara was happy. She forgot about the microscope. She thought her dad was the best. +Ben and Sam were young friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. They had fun together. But one day, they had a big fight. Ben wanted to play with Sam's cool red car, but Sam said no. Ben got angry and said Sam was mean. Sam got angry and said Ben was greedy. They yelled and pushed each other. They did not want to be friends anymore. They parted ways. + +Ben and Sam felt sad and lonely. They missed their friend. They wanted to play again. But they did not know how to say sorry. They were too proud and stubborn. They thought the other one should say sorry first. They stayed apart for a long time. + +One day, they saw each other at the park. They both wanted to play on the slide. But there was only one slide. They looked at each other. They remembered their fight. They felt angry again. But they also felt sorry. They realized they were wrong. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to be friends again. + +They both took a deep breath. They both walked to each other. They both said sorry at the same time. They smiled and hugged. They forgave each other. They played on the slide together. They had fun again. They were happy again. They learned to share and be kind. They never parted ways again. +Lila was a bird who loved to soar in the sky. She felt happy and free when she flew high and fast. She liked to see the trees, the flowers, and the animals below. + +One day, she saw a hunter in the forest. He had a big stick that made a loud noise. He was looking for birds to catch. Lila was scared. She flew away as fast as she could. + +But the hunter saw her and aimed his stick at her. He pulled a string and the stick made a loud noise. Lila felt a pain in her wing. She fell to the ground. + +"Help, help!" she cried. "I am hurt!" + +A rabbit heard her cry and came to see. He saw the hunter coming closer. He was brave and clever. He said to Lila, "Don't worry, I will help you. You have to be very quiet and still. I will make a noise to distract the hunter." + +The rabbit ran to a bush and shook it. He made a loud sound with his mouth. The hunter heard the noise and thought it was a bird. He ran to the bush and pointed his stick at it. + +The rabbit jumped out of the bush and ran away. The hunter chased him, but he was too slow. The rabbit was faster and smarter. He hid behind a rock and waited. + +Lila saw that the hunter was gone. She thanked the rabbit for saving her. She said, "You are very kind and brave. You are my friend." + +The rabbit said, "You are welcome. You are my friend too. You have to be careful when you soar in the sky. There are bad hunters who want to hurt you." + +Lila nodded. She said, "I will be careful. I hope you will be careful too. There are bad hunters who want to hurt you too." + +The rabbit said, "I will be careful. I know how to hide and run. We have to stick together and help each other." + +Lila and the rabbit smiled. They hugged each other. They were happy to have a new friend. They decided to go to a safe place where they could play and rest. They hoped that one day, there would be no more bad hunters in the forest. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to visit their grandpa's farm. They liked to feed the chickens, pet the cows and ride the horses. One day, they saw a new horse in the stable. It was big and black, with a white star on its forehead. + +"Who is that?" Ben asked grandpa. + +"That's Star, he's a rescue horse. He was very sad and scared when I found him, but now he's getting better," grandpa said. + +"Can we ride him?" Lily asked. + +Grandpa shook his head. "Not yet, he needs more time to trust people. He's very gentle, but he's also very shy. You can say hello to him, but don't touch him." + +Ben and Lily walked slowly to the stable. They saw Star in his stall, munching on some hay. He looked up and saw them. He snorted and backed away. + +"Hi, Star, we're Ben and Lily. We're grandpa's grandchildren. We're your friends," Ben said softly. + +Lily smiled and waved. "You're very pretty, Star. We like your star." + +Star watched them with his big brown eyes. He seemed curious, but also nervous. He lowered his head and nibbled on his hay again. + +"Does he like us?" Lily asked. + +Ben shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe he needs more time." + +Grandpa came over and put his arm around them. "You're very compassionate, Ben and Lily. You understand that Star has been through a lot. Maybe one day, he'll let you ride him. But for now, just be patient and kind. He'll appreciate it." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They hoped that Star would feel happy and safe soon. They decided to visit him every day and talk to him. They wanted to be his friends. +Sara and Tom are best friends. They like to play together every day. But today, Sara is sad. She has to move to a new house far away. She will not see Tom anymore. + +"Tom, I will miss you a lot," Sara says. "You are my best friend." + +"I will miss you too, Sara," Tom says. "You are my best friend too." + +They hug and cry. They do not want to say goodbye. + +"Tom, I have an idea," Sara says. "Let's make a memory of us. We can draw a picture of us playing together. Then we can keep it in our rooms. When we look at it, we will remember each other." + +"That is a good idea, Sara," Tom says. "Let's do it." + +They decide to draw a picture of them playing with their favorite toys. Sara draws a doll and a teddy bear. Tom draws a car and a robot. They write their names and "best friends" on the paper. They smile and show each other their pictures. + +"Here, this is for you," Sara says. She gives her picture to Tom. + +"Thank you, Sara. This is for you," Tom says. He gives his picture to Sara. + +They hug and kiss. They put their pictures in their backpacks. + +"Sara, I hope you will be happy in your new house," Tom says. + +"Tom, I hope you will make new friends here," Sara says. + +They wave and walk away. They look at their pictures and feel happy. They have a memory of their best friend. They know they will always be available for each other. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big lizard on a rock. It was green and brown and had a long tail. + +"Wow, look at the lizard!" Ben said. "It is so cool. I want to catch it and keep it as a pet." + +"No, Ben, you can't do that," Lily said. "The lizard is happy here. It needs the sun and the bugs and the rock. If you take it home, you will spoil it. It will be sad and sick." + +"But I will be nice to it. I will give it water and food and a box to sleep in," Ben said. He reached out his hand to grab the lizard. + +The lizard saw Ben's hand and got scared. It opened its mouth and hissed. Then it ran away and hid under a bush. + +"See, Ben, the lizard doesn't want to go with you," Lily said. "It likes to be free and humble. You should leave it alone." + +Ben felt sorry for the lizard. He realized that Lily was right. He pulled back his hand and said, "You are right, Lily. The lizard is better here. I don't want to spoil it. I'm sorry, lizard. I hope you are happy." + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. They decided to watch the lizard from a distance and admire its beauty. They learned to respect the lizard and its home. +Lily and Max were walking in the park with their mom. They saw many flowers, birds and trees. They also saw a big statue of a man on a horse. The statue was very old and gray, but it had a charming smile. + +"Who is that, mom?" Lily asked, pointing at the statue. + +"That is a king, Lily. He was a good and brave king a long time ago. He helped many people and animals," mom said. + +"Wow, he sounds nice. Can we talk to him?" Max asked. + +Mom laughed. "No, Max, we can't talk to him. He is not alive. He is made of stone. He can't hear us or see us." + +Lily and Max looked at the statue. They felt curious and a little sad. They wanted to be friends with the king. He seemed kind and friendly. + +"Maybe he can hear us in his heart," Lily said. "Maybe he can see us with his mind." + +"Maybe," mom said. "Why don't we say hello to him and thank him for being a good king?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They walked closer to the statue and waved their hands. + +"Hello, Mr. King," Lily said. "You have a charming smile. We like you." + +"Hello, Mr. King," Max said. "You have a big horse. We like horses." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was proud of her children. They had big hearts and big imaginations. They could see the beauty and the goodness in everything. Even in a statue. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in winter. They see a big lake with ice on it. The ice is shiny and icy. + +"Can we go on the ice?" Tom asks Mia. + +"No, it is not safe. The ice can break and we can fall in the water. The water is very cold and we can get sick," Mia says. + +"But it looks fun. I want to slide on the ice," Tom says. + +He runs to the lake and steps on the ice. Mia is scared. She shouts, "Tom, come back! The ice is not strong!" + +Tom does not listen. He slides on the ice. He laughs. He waves to Mia. He says, "Look, I am sliding!" + +But then he hears a crack. The ice breaks under his feet. He falls in the water. He screams, "Help! Help! I am wet and cold!" + +Mia runs to the lake. She sees Tom in the water. She is very brave. She finds a big stick. She holds the stick and reaches it to Tom. She says, "Tom, grab the stick! I will pull you out!" + +Tom grabs the stick. Mia pulls him out of the water. He is wet and cold and shivering. He is sorry. He says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. I was silly. I should have listened to you. The ice was not safe." + +Mia hugs him. She says, "You are welcome, Tom. I am glad you are okay. Let's go home and get warm. Next time, we will play somewhere else." +Sara likes to play with yarn. She has many colors of yarn in a big box. She can make shapes and pictures with yarn. She can also make hats and scarves for her dolls. + +One day, Sara finds a new yarn in the box. It is white and soft and fluffy. It looks like snow. Sara wants to touch it and play with it. She takes it out of the box and holds it in her hands. + +But the yarn is not like the other yarns. It is not smooth and thin. It is thick and curly. It feels funny in Sara's hands. It tickles her fingers and makes her sneeze. Sara does not know what to do with it. She feels confused. + +She tries to make a shape with the yarn, but it does not bend or twist. It stays in a big ball. She tries to make a hat for her doll, but it does not fit. It is too big and loose. She tries to make a scarf, but it is too short and wide. She feels frustrated. + +She puts the yarn back in the box and looks for another yarn. She finds a red yarn that is smooth and thin. She likes it better. She can make a heart with it. She can make a hat and a scarf for her doll. She feels happy. + +She wonders where the white yarn came from. She asks her mom. Her mom tells her that it is a special yarn. It is called wool. It comes from sheep. Sheep have wool on their skin to keep them warm. Sara feels curious. + +She wants to see a sheep. She asks her mom if they can go to a farm. Her mom says yes. They go to a farm and see many sheep. They are white and soft and fluffy. They look like the yarn. Sara feels excited. + +She touches a sheep and feels its wool. It feels funny, but she likes it. She says hello to the sheep and thanks it for the yarn. The sheep says baa and wags its tail. Sara feels happy. She likes yarn and sheep. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to move on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, the sun went down and the sky became dark. Tom and Anna felt scared. They could not see well and they heard strange noises. They wanted to go home, but they did not know the way. + +"Anna, I'm scared. Where is our home?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, Tom. I can't see the street or the cars. I don't remember the way," Anna said. + +They started to cry. They wished their mom and dad were here. They felt alone and cold. + +But then, they saw a light. It was a flashlight. And they heard a voice. It was their dad. + +"Tom, Anna, where are you? I'm here to get you. Don't be afraid," their dad said. + +Tom and Anna ran to their dad. They hugged him and felt safe. Their dad smiled and said, "I'm sorry, kids. I was late. I got stuck in traffic. But I found you. You're okay." + +Tom and Anna were happy. They said, "We love you, dad. Thank you for finding us." + +Their dad said, "I love you too, kids. You're brave. Let's go home." + +They walked home with their dad. They saw the stars and the moon. They felt warm and cozy. They had a bad memory, but they also had a good one. They were a family. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to ride their bikes in the park. Sara has a pink bike and Ben has a blue bike. They have helmets and bells on their bikes. + +One day, they see a large hill in the park. Sara wants to go up the hill. She says to Ben, "Let's go up the hill. It will be fun!" + +Ben is not sure. He says to Sara, "The hill is too big. We are too small. We can't reach the top." + +Sara says, "Yes, we can. We just have to pedal hard. Come on, Ben. Don't be scared." + +Sara starts to pedal up the hill. She pushes on the pedals with her feet. She goes faster and faster. She feels the wind in her hair. She is happy. + +Ben watches Sara. He sees her go up the hill. He thinks, "Maybe I can do it too." He decides to try. He follows Sara. He pedals hard too. He goes faster and faster. He feels the wind in his face. He is brave. + +Sara and Ben reach the top of the hill. They are proud. They look at the park. They see the trees, the flowers, the birds, and the people. They see their bikes. They are shiny and bright. + +They smile at each other. They say, "We did it! We went up the hill!" + +They ring their bells. They hear them echo. They are loud and clear. + +They are ready to go down the hill. They hold on to their bikes. They are careful and safe. + +They have fun. They are twins. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. They have a ball, a kite and a teddy bear. They are very playful and happy. + +One day, Lily sees a new girl in the park. She has a doll and a book. Lily wants to play with her, but she is shy. She asks Ben for help. + +"Ben, can you give her the ball? Maybe she will play with us," Lily says. + +"OK, Lily. I will give her the ball. You give her the teddy bear. Maybe she will like it," Ben says. + +They walk to the new girl and smile. They give her the ball and the teddy bear. The new girl looks surprised, but she smiles back. + +"Thank you for the ball and the teddy bear. They are very nice. What are your names?" the new girl says. + +"I am Lily and this is Ben. We are friends. Do you want to play with us?" Lily says. + +"Yes, I do. My name is Anna. I am new here. I don't have many friends. Can I give you my doll and my book? Maybe you will like them," Anna says. + +"Yes, you can. We would love to see your doll and your book. Thank you for sharing. We can be friends, too," Ben says. + +They exchange their toys and start to play together. They have a lot of fun. They are very playful and happy. They give each other love and friendship. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big pile of leaves. They run to the leaves and scatter them in the air. They laugh and jump in the leaves. + +Mom has a camera. She wants to take a picture of Lily and Ben. She says, "Smile, twins! Say cheese!" Lily and Ben smile and say cheese. But then, a gust of wind blows more leaves in front of the camera. Mom can't see Lily and Ben. + +"Oh no!" Mom says. "The leaves ruined the picture!" She looks at the camera and sees only leaves. She is sad. + +But Lily and Ben are not sad. They think it is funny. They say, "Don't be sad, Mom! We are lucky! We have more leaves to play with!" They run to Mom and hug her. They give her some leaves. + +Mom smiles. She says, "You are right, twins. You are lucky. And so am I. I have the best twins in the world!" She kisses them and takes another picture. This time, there are no leaves in the way. The picture is perfect. +Sara and Ben love to go to the zoo. They like to see the big and small animals. They like to hear the noises they make. They like to feed them snacks. + +One day, they go to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They see a sign that says "Lion Show". They want to see the lions. They rush to the big cage. They see a thin lion and a fat lion. The thin lion is sad. The fat lion is mean. He eats all the food and does not share. + +Sara and Ben feel sorry for the thin lion. They have some bread in their bag. They ask Mom and Dad if they can give some to the thin lion. Mom and Dad say yes, but be careful. They break the bread into small pieces. They throw them to the thin lion. The thin lion is happy. He catches the bread and eats it. He makes a loud roar. He thanks Sara and Ben. + +The fat lion is angry. He wants the bread too. He tries to take it from the thin lion. They fight. They make a lot of noise. The zookeeper comes. He tells the fat lion to stop. He gives him more food. He tells Sara and Ben that they are very kind. He invites them to pet the thin lion. They are very excited. They go to the cage. They touch the thin lion's fur. It is soft and warm. The thin lion licks their hands. He is friendly. He likes Sara and Ben. + +Sara and Ben are very happy. They have a new friend. They say goodbye to the thin lion. They promise to come back soon. They go to see more animals. They have a fun day at the zoo. +Lily was a nosy girl. She liked to look at everything and ask many questions. She did not like to stay in her room or play with her toys. She wanted to see what was in the big yellow box in the hall. + +One day, when her mom was busy in the kitchen, Lily sneaked out of her room and went to the hall. She saw the big yellow box and felt curious. She tried to open it, but it was locked. She looked around and saw a key on a hook. She reached for it, but it was too high. + +She saw a chair and dragged it to the wall. She climbed on the chair and grabbed the key. She was happy and proud. She put the key in the lock and turned it. The box opened and Lily peeked inside. + +She saw many shiny things and colorful things. She saw a necklace, a bracelet, a ring, a watch, a scarf, a hat, a book, a doll, and a teddy bear. She wanted to touch them and play with them. She did not know that they were mom's special things that she got from grandma. + +She took out the necklace and put it around her neck. She took out the bracelet and put it on her wrist. She took out the ring and put it on her finger. She took out the watch and put it on her other wrist. She took out the scarf and wrapped it around her head. She took out the hat and put it on top of the scarf. She took out the book and opened it. She took out the doll and hugged it. She took out the teddy bear and put it on the chair. + +She felt very happy and pretty. She did not hear mom coming to the hall. She did not see mom's face when she saw Lily and the open box. She did not know that mom was angry and sad. + +Mom shouted, "Lily, what have you done? How dare you touch my special things? You are a very nosy and naughty girl! You have to put everything back and say sorry!" + +Lily was scared and sorry. She did not mean to make mom angry and sad. She started to cry and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was curious. I wanted to see what was in the big yellow box. I did not know they were your special things. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mom sighed and hugged Lily. She said, "I'm not mad at you, Lily. I'm just disappointed. You should not be nosy and touch things that are not yours. You should ask me first. These are my special things that grandma gave me before she died. They are very precious to me. You have to be careful and respectful with them." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I will be careful and respectful. I will put everything back and never touch them again. I love you, mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now, let's put everything back and go to your room. I have a surprise for you. I have a new toy for you. It is a yellow car. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily's eyes lit up and said, "Yes, mom. I want to see it. Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever." + +Mom and Lily walked to Lily's room, holding hands. They were happy and forgiven. They played with the yellow car and had fun. Lily learned a lesson and was not nosy anymore. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to travel with their mom and dad. They go to many places and see many things. Sometimes they travel by car, sometimes by plane, sometimes by train. + +One day, they travel by train to visit their grandma. They are very happy and excited. They sit by the window and look at the trees, the houses, the animals. They talk to each other and to their mom and dad. + +"Look, Anna, a cow!" Ben says. + +"Moo, moo!" Anna says. + +"Look, Ben, a bridge!" Anna says. + +"Wow, wow!" Ben says. + +But not everyone is happy on the train. A man sits behind them. He is very rude. He does not like children. He does not like noise. He does not like fun. He wants to sleep. + +"Be quiet, you little brats!" he says. "Stop talking, stop laughing, stop moving!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not understand why the man is so rude. They do not want to make him angry. They stop talking, stop laughing, stop moving. They look at their mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, why is the man so rude?" they whisper. + +"Shh, shh, don't mind him, he is just grumpy," their mom says. "He does not know how to be nice. He does not know how to travel." + +Their dad nods. He gives them a hug and a kiss. He says, "Don't worry, my loves, we are almost there. Soon we will see grandma. She is very nice. She loves you very much. She has a big house with a big garden. And she has a big surprise for you." + +Anna and Ben smile. They forget about the rude man. They think about grandma and her surprise. They wonder what it is. They hope it is something fun. They hope it is something they can play with on the floor. They love to play on the floor. They love to travel. They love their mom and dad. They love their grandma. They are very happy. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They also had a pet fish named Bob who lived in a bowl on the table. + +One day, Tim and Sam were playing with their marbles on the floor. They were having a jolly time, rolling and bouncing the marbles. They did not see that one marble rolled near the table where Bob was. + +Bob saw the marble and thought it was food. He was hungry and wanted to eat. He jumped out of the bowl and tried to catch the marble with his mouth. But the marble was too big and hard for Bob. He could not swallow it and he could not breathe. + +Tim and Sam heard a splash and looked at the table. They saw Bob lying on the floor with the marble in his mouth. They ran to him and tried to help him. But it was too late. Bob was dead. + +Tim and Sam were very sad and sorry. They cried and hugged each other. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful with their toys and their pet. They learned that marbles are not food for fish. +Lily and Ben are twins. They live on a farm with their mom and dad. They like to play with the animals and help with the chores. + +One day, they see a big basket of eggs in the kitchen. Mom says, "These are the eggs that the hens lay. We can sell them at the market and buy some nice things." + +Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see how the hens lay eggs. They ask mom if they can go to the chicken coop. Mom says, "Yes, but be careful and don't scare the hens. They need to be calm and happy to lay eggs." + +Lily and Ben run to the chicken coop. They see many hens sitting on nests of straw. Some of them make soft clucking sounds. Lily and Ben tiptoe inside and look for an empty nest. They find one and sit on it. + +"Maybe we can lay eggs too," Lily whispers to Ben. + +"Let's try," Ben whispers back. They close their eyes and pretend to be hens. They make clucking sounds and wiggle their bottoms. + +After a while, they hear a loud squawk. They open their eyes and see a big rooster standing in front of them. He is angry and flaps his wings. He thinks they are trying to take his hens' eggs. + +"Get off my nest!" he crows. "You are not hens, you are children!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They jump off the nest and run out of the chicken coop. They hear the rooster chasing them and cawing. + +They reach the kitchen and hug mom. They tell her what happened. Mom laughs and says, "You silly kids, you can't lay eggs. Only hens can do that. But you can have some eggs for breakfast. They are nice and fresh." + +Lily and Ben smile and say, "Thank you, mom. We love eggs. And we love the farm. But we don't love the rooster. He is mean and loud." + +Mom says, "Don't worry, he is just doing his job. He protects the hens and their eggs. He is a good rooster. But you have to be careful around him. He doesn't like strangers on his nest." + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "OK, mom. We will be careful. And we will be nice to the hens. They are good hens. They lay eggs for us." +Sam and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and watch TV. One day, they see a big parade on the street. They run to the window and look. They see many people and cars and flags and balloons. They hear music and horns and cheers. They are very happy. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam says. "It is so fun and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Jen says. "I wish we could go and see it closer." + +They ask their mom if they can go outside. Their mom says no. She says it is too cold and wet. She says they might get sick. She says they can watch from the window. Sam and Jen are sad. + +They go back to the window and watch some more. They see a big float with a giant cake on it. It has candles and frosting and sprinkles. It looks yummy. + +"Look at that cake!" Jen says. "It is so big and sweet!" + +"Yes, it is!" Sam says. "I wish we could have some." + +They ask their mom if they can have some cake. Their mom says no. She says it is not a real cake. She says it is made of paper and glue. She says it will rot and smell bad. She says they can have some cookies instead. Sam and Jen are confused. + +They go to the kitchen and get some cookies. They are crunchy and chocolatey. They are good. They eat them and drink some milk. They feel better. + +They go back to the window and watch some more. They see a big clown with a red nose and big shoes. He is funny. He makes jokes and tricks and faces. He makes people laugh. + +"Look at that clown!" Sam says. "He is so funny and silly!" + +"Yes, he is!" Jen says. "I wish we could meet him." + +They ask their mom if they can meet the clown. Their mom says no. She says he is too busy and far away. She says he might be rough and scary. She says they can play with their toys instead. Sam and Jen are disappointed. + +They go to their room and play with their toys. They have dolls and cars and blocks. They are fun. They make stories and games and noises. They make each other laugh. + +They forget about the parade. They are happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls, but she wanted more. One day, she saw a white doll in the store. It had long hair and a pretty dress. Lily felt an urge to have it. She looked around and saw no one was watching. She decided to steal the doll and put it in her bag. + +She ran out of the store and went home. She hid the doll under her bed and played with it when no one was around. She thought she was happy, but she also felt guilty. She knew stealing was wrong, but she did not want to give the doll back. + +One night, her mom came to her room and saw the doll. She asked Lily where she got it. Lily lied and said it was a gift from a friend. Her mom did not believe her. She said, "Lily, I know you stole this doll. Stealing is bad. It hurts the store and the people who work there. It also hurts you, because you lose trust and respect. How would you feel if someone stole your dolls?" + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She realized her mom was right. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I felt an urge to have the doll, but I should have asked you first. Can we take it back and say sorry?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad you told me the truth. Yes, we can take it back and say sorry. That is the right thing to do. I love you, Lily, and I'm proud of you for being honest." + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the store and returned the doll. They apologized to the store owner, who was kind and forgiving. Lily felt relieved and happy. She learned that stealing is not worth it, and that honesty is the best policy. She also learned to be grateful for what she had, and not to be greedy for what she did not. She went home and played with her dolls, and thanked her mom for teaching her a valuable lesson. +Lily and Ben were going to fly on a plane for the first time. They were very excited and curious. They packed their bags with their favorite toys and clothes. They said goodbye to their dog and their grandma, who would take care of them while they were away. + +At the airport, they saw many big and small planes. They heard the loud noises they made. They followed their mom and dad to the gate, where they showed their tickets to a lady. The lady smiled and said, "You are going to board this plane. It will take you to the beach. Have a nice trip!" + +Lily and Ben looked at the plane. It was very small. It had only a few seats and a tiny window. Lily felt scared. She did not want to go on the small plane. She said, "Mom, I don't like this plane. It is too small. Can we go on a big plane instead?" + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I know, sweetie. It is normal to feel scared of new things. But this plane is safe and fast. It will take us to the beach in no time. And you can sit next to me and Ben. We will have fun together. Do you want to see the beach and play in the sand?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to see the beach and play in the sand. She wanted to be brave like Ben, who was already holding his toy plane and pretending to fly. She took a deep breath and said, "OK, mom. I will try. But can I hold your hand?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, my love. You can hold my hand. And you can also look out the window and see the clouds and the birds. They are beautiful. Are you ready?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Yes, we are ready!" They followed their mom and dad to the small plane. They buckled their seat belts and listened to the pilot. He said, "Welcome aboard, passengers. We are about to take off. Please enjoy your flight." + +Lily and Ben felt the plane move and lift off the ground. They looked out the window and saw the airport get smaller and smaller. They saw the clouds and the birds. They felt the wind and the sun. They smiled and laughed. They were flying on a plane! +Lily and Ben are twins. They are three years old. Today is their birthday. Mom and Dad take them to the mall. They want to celebrate. + +At the mall, they see many things. They see toys, books, clothes, and candy. They also see a big cake. It has candles and their names on it. Mom and Dad say, "Surprise! This is for you!" + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They clap their hands and say, "Thank you! Thank you!" They blow out the candles and make a wish. They wish for more fun and more love. They share the cake with Mom and Dad. They also get some presents. Lily gets a doll and Ben gets a car. They hug Mom and Dad and say, "We love you! We love you!" + +After the cake and the presents, they go to the playground. They slide, swing, and jump. They make new friends and play games. They laugh and sing. They have a lot of fun. + +When it is time to go home, they say goodbye to their friends. They help Mom and Dad carry their things. They are very tidy. They do not leave any mess behind. Mom and Dad are very proud of them. They say, "You are very good twins. You made this day very special." + +Lily and Ben smile and say, "You are very good Mom and Dad. You made this day very special too." They hold hands and walk to the car. They are very happy. They had a great birthday. They celebrated. +Lila and Ben are playing in the farm. They see a big cow with brown spots. Lila wants to pet the cow, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, the cow is nice. She gives us milk and cheese," Lila says. + +Ben shakes his head. "No, Lila, the cow is big and loud. She might hurt us with her horns or kick us with her legs." + +Lila shrugs. She is not afraid of the cow. She walks to the cow and holds out her hand. The cow sniffs her hand and licks it with her tongue. Lila giggles. + +"See, Ben, the cow is friendly. She likes me. Do you want to try?" Lila asks. + +Ben looks at the cow and Lila. He sees that the cow is calm and gentle. He also sees that Lila is happy and brave. He decides to give it a try. He walks slowly to the cow and touches her fur. The cow moos softly and nuzzles him with her nose. Ben smiles. + +"Wow, Lila, you are right. The cow is nice. She is soft and warm. I like her too," Ben says. + +Lila and Ben hug the cow and thank her for her milk and cheese. The cow winks at them and chews her grass. The sun is light and bright. Lila and Ben are happy. They have made a new friend. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big board on the grass. It was long and brown and flat. + +"Let's walk on the board!" Lily said. "It will be fun!" + +Tom nodded. He followed Lily to the board. They stepped on it carefully. The board was wobbly and made a creaky sound. + +Lily walked faster. She wanted to reach the end of the board. She did not see a crack in the board. She put her foot on the crack. The board broke. Lily stumbled and fell. She hurt her knee and cried. + +Tom ran to Lily. He saw blood on her knee. He felt sorry for Lily. He hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I will help you." + +He helped her stand up. He took her to the bench. He found a band-aid in his pocket. He put it on her knee. He said, "There, Lily. The band-aid will make it better." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." + +They hugged again. They decided to play something else. They did not like the board. The board was fragile and bad. They threw it away. They went to the swings. They had fun. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the sand near the sea. They make big castles and dig holes. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big whale in the water. The whale is very big and gray. It makes loud noises. Tim and Sam are happy. They want to see the whale closer. + +They run to the water and splash. They laugh and shout. The whale sees them and comes near. It splashes too. It is friendly. + +But then, Tim and Sam start to fight. They both want to touch the whale. They push and pull. They yell and cry. The whale is sad. It does not like to see them fight. + +The whale says, "Stop! Stop! Why do you fight? You are friends. You should share and be nice. The sea is big enough for all of us. Come, let me show you something." + +The whale takes them to a warm spot in the water. There are many fish and plants and shells. The whale shows them how to play with them. Tim and Sam forget to fight. They say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. They thank the whale for being so kind. They have fun. + +The end. +Anna and Ben like to play with their bikes on the street. They have helmets and pads to be safe. One day, they see a big truck coming. It is loud and fast. Anna and Ben are scared. They want to get off the street. + +Anna pedals hard to the sidewalk. She makes it in time. She looks back and sees Ben. He is still on the street. He tries to pedal, but his bike is stuck. He can't move. He cries for help. + +The truck driver sees Ben. He stops the truck. He gets out and runs to Ben. He picks him up and carries him to the sidewalk. He checks if he is hurt. He is not hurt, but he is scared and sad. He hugs the truck driver and says thank you. + +Anna runs to Ben. She hugs him too. She is happy he is safe. She says sorry for leaving him. He says sorry for being stuck. They are friends again. + +The truck driver smiles. He says they are brave kids. He says they should be careful on the street. He says he has to go. He has a distant place to deliver his stuff. He waves goodbye and gets back in his truck. He drives away. + +Anna and Ben wave goodbye too. They are glad he helped them. They are a little embarrassed. They don't want to play on the street anymore. They want to play in the park. They get on their bikes and ride to the park. They have fun. They are careful. They are happy. +Lily likes to play dress-up with her dolls. She has many clothes for them. She has a pink dress, a blue hat, a green coat, and more. She likes to make her dolls look nice and happy. + +One day, she finds a new outfit in her toy box. It is a sailor suit. It has a white shirt, a blue skirt, and a red scarf. Lily thinks it is very pretty. She wants to try it on her doll, Mia. + +She puts the sailor suit on Mia and says, "You look like a sailor, Mia. Do you like the sea?" + +Mia nods and smiles. She likes the sea. She likes to see the fish, the boats, and the waves. She likes to hear the seagulls, the wind, and the splash. + +Lily says, "Let's pretend we are on a boat, Mia. We can sail to a faraway island. Maybe we can find treasure or pirates or mermaids. What do you think?" + +Mia nods and smiles. She likes to pretend. She likes to have adventures with Lily. She likes to wear the sailor suit. + +Lily and Mia hold hands and walk to the living room. They find a big cardboard box and turn it into a boat. They use pillows, blankets, and books to make it cozy and fun. They grab a wooden spoon and a paper plate to make a steering wheel and a sail. They are ready to sail. + +Lily says, "All aboard, Mia. Let's go!" + +Mia says, "Aye aye, Lily. Let's go!" + +They sail away to their imaginary island. They have a wonderful time. They wear their sailor suits and play dress-up. They are happy. +Jill and Ben were playing with clay. They liked to make different shapes and colors with the clay. Jill made a pretty flower with pink and yellow clay. Ben made a snake with green and black clay. + +"Look at my flower!" Jill said. "It is so pretty and soft. I like the texture of the clay. It feels nice in my hands." + +"Look at my snake!" Ben said. "It is so long and scary. I like to twist the clay. It makes the snake look real." + +Jill and Ben showed each other their clay creations. They smiled and said nice things to each other. + +Then, Ben had a bad idea. He wanted to see what would happen if he twisted Jill's flower. He grabbed the flower from Jill's hand and twisted it hard. The flower broke into pieces. The clay colors mixed together and became brown. + +"Hey!" Jill cried. "You broke my flower! That was not nice! You ruined it!" + +Ben laughed. He thought it was funny to break Jill's flower. He did not care that Jill was sad and angry. + +Jill was very upset. She felt like crying. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She picked up the pieces of her flower and ran away. She told her mom what Ben did. + +Ben was left alone with his snake. He did not have anyone to play with. He did not feel happy. He felt sorry for what he did. He wished he did not twist Jill's flower. He wished he said sorry to Jill. He wished he was a better friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of leaves that Dad had made with the rake. Tom wanted to jump in the leaves, but Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" Tom said. "I dare you to jump with me!" + +Lily shook her head. "No, Tom, it's too high. And there might be bugs or sticks in the leaves. I don't want to get hurt." + +Tom laughed. "Don't be a baby, Lily. There's nothing to be afraid of. Look, I'll show you." He ran to the pile and jumped in with a big splash. He smiled and waved at Lily. "See? It's soft and light and warm. Come on, Lily, join me!" + +Lily watched Tom for a while. He looked like he was having fun. He threw some leaves in the air and made a funny face. Lily felt a little curious. Maybe it wasn't so bad after all. She took a deep breath and walked to the pile. She closed her eyes and jumped in with a small squeak. + +Tom cheered. "You did it, Lily! You're so brave!" He gave her a hug and they both giggled. They played in the leaves for a long time, until Mom called them for lunch. They ran to the house, leaving the pile of leaves messy and happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play and have fun. One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says they can have a picnic. She gives them a big basket with food. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They find a nice spot under a big tree. They sit on a blanket and open the basket. They see bread, cheese, apples, and cookies. They also see something weird. It is green and slimy. It smells bad. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. It looks yucky," Lily says. + +They poke it with a stick. It moves and makes a noise. It is alive! + +"Mom, Mom, help!" Tom and Lily shout. + +Mom comes running. She sees the weird thing. She is scared too. + +"Where did you get that?" Mom asks. + +"It was in the basket. We didn't put it there," Tom and Lily say. + +Mom looks at the basket. She sees a hole. She sees a trail of green slime. She sees a sign. It says: "Beware of the alien food thief. He likes to steal food and leave his slime behind." + +Mom, Tom, and Lily are shocked. They pack up their food and leave. They don't want to meet the alien food thief. They go home and have pizza instead. They hope the alien food thief doesn't like pizza. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play on the shore. They find shells and rocks and sand. They make a big castle with a moat and a flag. + +But then Ben sees a shiny shell. He wants it for his castle. He runs to get it. But Anna sees it too. She wants it for her necklace. She runs to get it. + +They reach the shell at the same time. They both grab it. They pull and tug. They quarrel. + +"Mine!" Ben says. + +"No, mine!" Anna says. + +They are not happy. They are angry. They are loud. + +A big wave comes. It splashes them. It takes the shell away. It breaks their castle. It fills their moat. It knocks down their flag. + +They are wet. They are cold. They are sad. + +They look at each other. They feel sorry. They hug. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Anna says. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben says. + +They are friends again. They are happy. They find a new shell. They share it. They play on the shore. They have fun. +Anna did not like vegetables. She always left them on her plate and asked for more cake. Her mom was sad and worried. She wanted Anna to be healthy and strong. + +One day, mom took Anna to visit grandma. Grandma was very happy to see them. She hugged them and said, "I have a surprise for you. I made your favorite soup and bread. Come, sit and eat." + +Anna and mom sat at the table. Grandma served them soup and bread. Anna looked at the soup and saw carrots, peas, and beans. She made a face and said, "I don't want vegetables. I want cake." + +Grandma smiled and said, "Vegetables are good for you, Anna. They make you grow and give you energy. Cake is yummy, but too much cake can make you sick and weak. Do you want to be weak like a baby?" + +Anna shook her head and said, "No, I want to be strong like you, grandma." + +Grandma said, "Then you have to eat your vegetables, Anna. They are part of a balanced diet. You can have a small piece of cake after you finish your soup. How about that?" + +Anna thought for a moment and said, "Okay, grandma. I will try the vegetables. Maybe they are not so bad." + +Anna took a spoonful of soup and tasted it. She was surprised. The soup was warm and delicious. She liked the carrots, peas, and beans. She ate more and more until her bowl was empty. She felt full and happy. + +Grandma praised her and said, "Good girl, Anna. You ate all your vegetables. I'm proud of you. Here is your cake. Enjoy." + +Anna thanked grandma and ate her cake. She felt even happier. She learned that vegetables are not only good for her, but also tasty. She decided to eat more vegetables from now on. She wanted to be healthy and strong like grandma. + +The moral of the story is: vegetables are important for our health and well-being, and we should not judge them by their appearance. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They had a big box and some paper. They wanted to mail a present to their grandma. They put some toys and a picture in the box. They wrapped the box with paper and put a bow on it. + +"Look, our present is ready!" Lily said. "Let's go to the mailman and give it to him." + +They picked up the box and ran to the street. But the box was heavy and they were not careful. They bumped into a tree and fell down. The box opened and the toys and the picture flew out. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. "My head hurts and I feel dizzy." + +"Oh no, oh no, oh no!" Lily said. "Our present is ruined and grandma will be sad." + +They looked around and saw the mailman coming. He had a big bag of letters and a smile on his face. + +"Hello, kids, what are you doing?" he asked. + +"We wanted to mail a present to our grandma, but we had an accident and everything is broken," Lily said. + +The mailman looked at the box and the toys and the picture. He saw the bow on the ground. He had an idea. + +"Don't worry, kids, I can help you," he said. "Let me get some tape and a new paper from my bag. We can fix your present and make it look nice again." + +He took out some tape and a new paper. He put the toys and the picture back in the box. He wrapped the box with the new paper and put the bow on it. He wrote "To Grandma, with love" on the paper. + +"There, your present is ready again," he said. "Do you want me to mail it for you?" + +"Yes, please, thank you, thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben said. + +They gave the mailman a hug and a smile. They felt better and not dizzy anymore. + +The mailman put the box in his bag and waved goodbye. He went to his truck and drove away. + +Lily and Ben went back to the yard. They were happy and proud. They knew their grandma would love their present. They hoped she would mail them a letter back. +Tom and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw a small octopus in a rock pool. It had eight legs and a round head. + +"Can I touch it?" Tom asked. + +"Be careful, it might pinch you," Mom said. + +Tom reached out his hand and touched the octopus. It felt soft and slimy. The octopus did not like it. It pinched Tom's finger with its mouth. Tom cried out and pulled his hand back. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It bit me!" Tom said. + +Lily laughed and said, "Silly Tom, you should not bother the octopus. It is scared of you." + +Mom hugged Tom and said, "It's okay, Tom. The octopus did not mean to hurt you. It was just defending itself. Let me see your finger. It is not a big bite. Just a little red mark. It will go away soon." + +Dad said, "Let's leave the octopus alone and go find some ice cream. That will make you feel better." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay. I'm sorry, octopus. I won't touch you again." + +They walked away from the rock pool and the octopus. The octopus was happy to be left in peace. It hid under a rock and waited for the tide to come back. +Lily and Ben are hungry. They want to eat some soup. Mom says, "Wait a minute. I will make some soup for you. You can sit at the table and listen to a story." + +Lily and Ben sit at the table. Mom brings a book and reads to them. The book is about a rabbit and a turtle. The rabbit is fast and the turtle is slow. The rabbit and the turtle have a race. Lily and Ben listen to the story. They like the story. + +Mom says, "The soup is ready. Be careful. It is hot." She gives Lily and Ben a bowl of soup each. Lily and Ben blow on the soup. They take a sip. The soup is yummy. They say, "Thank you, Mom." + +Mom says, "You're welcome. Enjoy your soup." She sits with them and eats her soup too. They talk about the story. They wonder who will win the race. The rabbit or the turtle? + +Lily and Ben finish their soup. They are not hungry anymore. They are happy. They say, "Can we hear another story, Mom?" Mom says, "Sure. But first, let's put the bowls in the sink. We don't want them to get cold." Lily and Ben help Mom with the bowls. Then they sit again and listen to another story. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair and a pink dress. Anna takes Lily everywhere with her. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees her friend Ben there. Ben is playing with his cars. He has many cars, but his favorite is Red. Red is fast and shiny. Ben takes Red everywhere with him. + +Anna and Ben say hello and share their toys. Anna lends Lily to Ben, and Ben lends Red to Anna. They have fun playing together. They make Lily and Red go on a picnic, and then race around the grass. + +But then, the sky gets dark and cloudy. Mom and dad say it is going to rain. They tell Anna and Ben to pack up their toys and go home. Anna and Ben hurry to give back their toys. They say thank you and goodbye. + +As they walk home, Anna hugs Lily and Ben hugs Red. They are happy they have their favorite toys. They are also happy they have a good friend. They hope to play together again next Sunday, when the sun is out and the grass is dry. +Sam and Lily were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and have fun. One day, they saw a big gate near their house. The gate was closed and had a sign that said "Keep Out". + +"Let's go see what's behind the gate," Sam said. "Maybe there's something cool there." + +"But the sign says we can't go," Lily said. "It might be dangerous." + +"Don't be scared," Sam said. "We'll be quick and careful. Come on, it'll be fun." + +Sam and Lily climbed over the gate and ran into the yard behind it. They saw a big house with a lot of windows and a chimney. They smelled something sweet and yummy. + +"Someone is baking something," Sam said. "Maybe it's a cake or a pie. Let's go see if we can have some." + +They ran to the door and knocked. No one answered. They tried to open the door, but it was locked. + +"Maybe they left the key somewhere," Sam said. "Let's look around." + +They looked under the mat, behind the flower pot, and in the mailbox. They did not find the key. + +"Maybe it's in the window," Lily said. "Look, there's one that's open a little bit." + +Sam and Lily climbed on a chair and pushed the window open. They crawled inside the house. They saw a big kitchen with a lot of pots and pans and a oven. They also saw a big table with a lot of plates and cups and a big cake. + +"Wow, look at that cake," Sam said. "It looks so good. I want some." + +"Me too," Lily said. "But we shouldn't. It's not ours." + +"Who cares?" Sam said. "They won't notice. Let's just take a little bit." + +Sam and Lily grabbed a knife and cut a slice of the cake. They put it on a plate and took a bite. It was delicious. They smiled and ate some more. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the door opening. They saw a big man and a big woman walking into the kitchen. They looked angry and scary. + +"Who are you?" the man shouted. "What are you doing here? How did you get in?" + +Sam and Lily dropped the plate and the knife. They were scared and sorry. They tried to run, but the man and the woman blocked their way. + +"We're sorry," Sam said. "We just wanted some cake." + +"That's our cake," the woman said. "We baked it for our son's birthday. You ruined it. You're bad kids." + +The man and the woman grabbed Sam and Lily by their arms. They dragged them to the gate and threw them out. They locked the gate and put a new sign that said "Beware of the Dog". + +Sam and Lily ran away, crying. They had a bad ending. They learned their lesson. They never went near the gate again. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play and share. One day, they saw a big pie in the shop. It looked yummy and sweet. They wanted to eat the pie. + +"Let's buy the pie," Tim said. "We have some money in our piggy bank." + +"OK," Sam said. "But we have to be careful. The shop lady is mean. She does not like kids." + +They ran to their house and got their piggy bank. They broke it and took out the money. They counted the money. They had enough to buy the pie. + +They went back to the shop and gave the money to the shop lady. She took the money and gave them the pie. She smiled, but it was not a nice smile. + +"Thank you for the pie," Tim said. + +"Enjoy your pie," the shop lady said. "It is very special." + +Tim and Sam were happy. They ran to the park and sat on a bench. They opened the box and saw the pie. It smelled good. They took a big bite. + +But the pie was not yummy and sweet. It was yucky and sour. It had worms and dirt in it. It made them sick. They spit out the pie and cried. + +The shop lady had tricked them. She had given them a bad pie. She was not mean. She was evil. + +Tim and Sam learned a lesson. They should not buy things from strangers. They should not trust mean smiles. They should not eat pies that look too good to be true. They should stick to their own food. They were not successful. They were foolish. +Lily was a chubby cat who liked to sleep a lot. She had a soft bed in the kitchen, next to the cabinet where her food was. Sometimes, she would dream of opening the cabinet and eating all the food she wanted. She would dream of tuna, chicken, cheese, and milk. She would dream of being full and happy. + +One day, Lily woke up from her nap and saw that the cabinet was open. She could not believe her eyes. She jumped off her bed and ran to the cabinet. She saw a big bowl of tuna on the shelf. She licked her lips and reached for the bowl. But before she could grab it, she heard a loud noise. + +It was Max, the dog. He had opened the cabinet with his nose and knocked over the bowl of tuna. He was barking and wagging his tail. He wanted to share the tuna with Lily. But Lily was not happy. She hissed and scratched at Max. She wanted the tuna for herself. + +Max was scared and ran away. Lily tried to get the tuna, but it was too late. The bowl had fallen on the floor and the tuna was gone. Lily was sad and angry. She had lost her dream. She went back to her bed and curled up. She hoped to dream of tuna again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have a big box of toys with many things. They have dolls, cars, blocks, books and more. + +One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a switch. It has two buttons: red and green. They do not know what it does. They are curious. They want to try it. + +Lily says, "I will press the red button. Maybe it will make a sound." She presses the red button. Nothing happens. She is disappointed. + +Ben says, "I will press the green button. Maybe it will make a light." He presses the green button. Suddenly, the switch makes a loud noise. It sounds like a siren. It is very scary. + +Lily and Ben scream. They drop the switch. They run to their mom. They hug her. They tell her about the switch. + +Mom says, "Oh, that switch is from your dad. He is a famous firefighter. He uses the switch to turn on the siren when there is a fire. He brought it home to show you. He forgot to tell you. I am sorry. It is not a toy. It is a tool." + +Lily and Ben say, "We are sorry, too. We did not know. We were curious. We will not touch the switch again. We love dad. We are proud of him. He is a hero." + +Mom says, "I love you, too. You are brave. You are curious. You are smart. But you have to be careful. Some things are not for playing. Some things are for working. Come, let me show you some other toys that are safe and fun." +Sara liked to play in the garden. She liked to dig in the dirt and look for worms. She had a big jar where she kept the worms she found. She wanted to supply them with food and water and make them happy. + +One day, she saw a perfect worm. It was long and fat and shiny. It wriggled in her hand. She was very excited. She ran to her jar and opened the lid. She put the perfect worm inside with the other worms. She smiled and closed the lid. + +But she did not know that the perfect worm was not a worm at all. It was a baby snake. And it was very hungry. It looked at the worms in the jar and licked its tongue. It started to eat them one by one. Sara did not hear the worms scream. + +The next day, Sara went to check on her worms. She opened the jar and gasped. There was only one worm left. And it was not a worm. It was a snake. And it was bigger than before. It hissed at Sara and tried to bite her. Sara screamed and dropped the jar. The snake escaped and slithered away. + +Sara learned a lesson that day. She learned that not all worms are perfect. And she learned that not all perfect worms are worms. She decided to play with something else in the garden. Something that was not alive. Something like a ball. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. They have a big rock that they use as a base. They pretend to be spies and hide behind the rock. + +One day, they see a new kid in the distant house. He has a red bike and a blue hat. He looks cool. Tim and Sam want to be his friend. + +"Let's go say hi to him," Tim says. + +"No, he might be mean," Sam says. + +"Come on, don't be scared," Tim says. + +He runs to the new kid. Sam follows him. + +"Hi, I'm Tim and this is Sam. We live in that house," Tim says, pointing to their house. + +"Hi, I'm Max. I just moved here," the new kid says. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, what do you play?" Max asks. + +"We play spies. We have a rock as a base. It's fun," Tim says. + +"Can I see your rock?" Max asks. + +"Sure, come on," Tim says. + +They go to the rock. Max looks at it. + +"That's your rock? It's small and dirty," Max says. + +He kicks the rock. It rolls away. + +"Hey, don't do that! That's our rock!" Tim says. + +He gets angry. He pushes Max. + +Max pushes him back. They start to fight. + +Sam watches. He doesn't know what to do. + +He runs to the house. He finds their mom. + +"Mom, mom, Tim and Max are fighting!" Sam says. + +Mom goes to the yard. She sees Tim and Max on the ground. + +She stops them. She makes them say sorry. + +She tells them to share the rock and play nicely. + +She gives them cookies and juice. + +Tim and Max become friends. + +They play spies together. + +They use the rock as a base. + +They have fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to jump on the swings and slide down the slide. They saw a big dog with a red tie around his neck. The dog was smelly and barked loudly. + +"Hello, doggy!" Ben said. He wanted to pet the dog, but Lily was scared. + +"No, Ben, don't touch him! He is smelly and mean!" Lily said. She pulled Ben away from the dog. + +The dog ran after them and tried to bite their legs. Ben and Lily screamed and ran to the other side of the park. They found a bench and climbed on it. + +"Go away, doggy! You are not nice!" Ben shouted. He waved his arms and kicked his feet. + +The dog stopped and looked at them. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. He wanted to play with them, but he did not know how. + +"Maybe he is lonely and wants a friend," Lily said. She felt sorry for the dog. + +"Maybe, but he is still smelly and scary," Ben said. He did not like the dog. + +Just then, a man came running to the park. He had a leash in his hand and a whistle in his mouth. He blew the whistle and called the dog. + +"Rex, come here, boy! I'm sorry, he got loose from his tie. He is friendly, but he doesn't know his own strength," the man said. He put the leash on the dog and apologized to Ben and Lily. + +Ben and Lily got down from the bench and looked at the dog. He was still smelly, but he seemed happy to see his owner. + +"Can we pet him?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. He might lick you," the man said. + +Ben and Lily reached out their hands and touched the dog's fur. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was not mean, after all. He was just playful. + +Ben and Lily smiled and laughed. They made a new friend. +Lily and Tom were bored. They had nothing to do. They looked at the clock. It was still a long time until lunch. + +"Let's play a game," Lily said. + +"What game?" Tom asked. + +"Let's pretend we are chefs. We can stir things in the kitchen," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom said. He liked to stir things. + +They went to the kitchen. They found some pots and spoons. They filled the pots with water and put them on the table. They pretended the water was soup or cake or tea. + +They stirred and stirred and stirred. They made noises and faces. They had fun. + +"Look, I made a chocolate cake," Lily said. She showed Tom her pot. + +"Yum, yum," Tom said. He pretended to eat it. + +"Look, I made a tomato soup," Tom said. He showed Lily his pot. + +"Yum, yum," Lily said. She pretended to eat it. + +They stirred and stirred and stirred. They forgot about the time. They forgot about being bored. They were happy. +Lila and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. They like to sleep tight and cuddle. But one morning, Lila wakes up early. She sees the sun shining through the window. She wants to play. + +She nudges Ben with her elbow. "Ben, Ben, wake up!" she whispers. "Let's go and play!" + +Ben groans and turns away. He likes to sleep late. He pulls the blanket over his head. "No, Lila, go away!" he mumbles. "It's too early!" + +Lila pouts. She is bored. She looks around the room. She sees their toys on the floor. She sees their books on the shelf. She sees their value box on the dresser. The value box is a special box where they keep their treasures. They have stickers, shells, coins, and other things they like. + +Lila gets an idea. She jumps out of the bed and runs to the dresser. She opens the value box and takes out a shiny coin. She holds it in her hand and smiles. She thinks it is pretty. She wants to show it to Ben. + +She runs back to the bed and shakes Ben. "Ben, Ben, look what I have!" she says. "It's a coin! It's shiny and round! It's from our value box!" + +Ben opens one eye and sees the coin. He frowns. He knows that coin. It is his coin. He found it in the park. He likes it a lot. He does not want to share it with Lila. + +He snatches the coin from Lila's hand and puts it under his pillow. "Lila, that's mine!" he says. "Give it back! It's not for playing!" + +Lila is angry. She thinks Ben is mean. She does not like to share either. She grabs the pillow and pulls it. Ben holds the pillow and pulls it back. They tug and tug. The pillow is tight. They start to yell. + +"Mine!" + +"No, mine!" + +"Mine!" + +"No, mine!" + +Their mom hears the noise. She comes to the room and sees them fighting. She is not happy. She takes the pillow and the coin. She puts them on the dresser. She makes them sit on the bed. + +"Stop it, you two!" she says. "You are twins. You should love each other and share. The coin is not that important. It has no value if you fight over it. What has value is your friendship. Do you understand?" + +Lila and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They nod. They hug and say sorry. They agree to share the coin and the value box. They smile and kiss their mom. They decide to go and play. They are happy. They are twins. +Tom likes cars. He likes to play with his toy cars and make them go vroom vroom. He likes to watch real cars on the road and see their colors and shapes. He wants to be a mechanic when he grows up. A mechanic is someone who fixes cars when they are broken. + +One day, Tom goes to the garage with his dad. His dad has a car that needs to be fixed by a mechanic. Tom is very excited. He wants to see the mechanic and learn how he fixes cars. He wants to help him and touch the tools and parts. + +But the garage is very loud. There are many cars and machines that make loud noises. Tom does not like loud noises. They hurt his ears and make him scared. He covers his ears and cries. He wants to go home. + +The mechanic sees Tom and tries to be nice. He says, "Hello, little boy. Do you like cars? Do you want to see how I fix this car?" He smiles and shows Tom a wrench and a screwdriver. + +But Tom does not hear him. He only hears the loud noises. He does not see his smile. He only sees his dirty clothes and hands. He thinks the mechanic is a bad man who wants to hurt him and his dad's car. He screams, "No! Go away! Leave us alone!" + +The mechanic is surprised and sad. He does not understand why Tom is so afraid of him. He says, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I'm just trying to help your dad's car. I'm a good mechanic, not a bad man." + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to his dad and hugs him. He says, "Dad, dad, let's go home. I don't like this place. I don't like the mechanic. He is loud and mean. I don't want to be a mechanic anymore." + +His dad is confused and worried. He says, "Tom, what's wrong? The mechanic is not loud and mean. He is nice and friendly. He is fixing our car. You like cars, don't you? You want to be a mechanic, don't you?" + +But Tom shakes his head. He says, "No, no, no. I don't like cars. I don't want to be a mechanic. I want to go home. Please, dad, please." + +His dad sighs and says, "Okay, okay. We'll go home. But you have to calm down and stop crying. The mechanic is not a bad man. He is just doing his job. Maybe you can come back another day and see him again. Maybe you will like him then." + +But Tom does not want to come back. He does not want to see the mechanic again. He does not want to be a mechanic anymore. He is too scared of the loud noises and the dirty hands. He wants to play with his toy cars and make them go vroom vroom. He wants to be something else when he grows up. Something quiet and clean. The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to draw and paint. One day, they decide to make a big print with their hands and feet. They dip their hands and feet in different colors of paint and stamp them on a big paper. + +"Look, Mia, I made a red hand print!" Tom says. + +"And I made a blue foot print!" Mia says. + +They laugh and make more prints. They mix the colors and make purple, green and orange. They fill the paper with prints. They think it is very fun and pretty. + +When they are done, they want to show their print to their teacher. They carry the paper to the classroom. The teacher is surprised to see them. They are covered in paint. + +"Wow, Tom and Mia, what did you do?" the teacher asks. + +"We made a print with our hands and feet!" they say. + +They display their print on the wall. The teacher smiles and claps. + +"That is a very nice print!" the teacher says. "You are very creative!" + +The other children come and see the print. They think it is crazy and cool. They want to make prints too. Tom and Mia are happy. They share their paint and paper with their friends. They all make prints together. They have a lot of fun. +Lily liked purple. She had a purple dress, a purple hat, and a purple bike. She wanted to go to the park and ride her bike. But Mom said no. + +"Mom, why can't I go to the park?" Lily asked. + +"Because I have a meeting, Lily. I need to talk to some people on the phone. You have to stay home and play with your toys." Mom said. + +"But I don't want to play with my toys. I want to go to the park. Please, Mom, please!" Lily begged. + +"No, Lily. I told you, I have a meeting. It's very important. You have to be a good girl and listen to me." Mom said. + +Lily was angry. She did not like Mom's meeting. She did not like to stay home. She did not like to be a good girl. She had an idea. She waited until Mom was on the phone. Then she put on her purple dress, her purple hat, and her purple shoes. She took her purple bike and sneaked out of the door. She was going to the park. + +Lily rode her bike fast. She did not look at the cars or the people. She did not care. She just wanted to go to the park. She was almost there. She saw the swings and the slide and the sandbox. She smiled. She was happy. + +But then she heard a loud horn. She turned her head. She saw a big truck. It was coming at her. It was too late. She could not stop. She could not move. She screamed. + +The truck hit her. Her bike broke. Her dress tore. Her hat flew. Her shoes fell. She fell. She hurt. She cried. + +Mom heard the scream. She dropped the phone. She ran out of the door. She saw Lily. She saw the truck. She saw the blood. She screamed. + +She ran to Lily. She held her. She kissed her. She cried. + +"Lily, Lily, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, please don't die, please don't die!" Mom said. + +But Lily did not hear her. Lily did not see her. Lily did not feel her. Lily was gone. +Sam and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find things in the dirt. Sam had a big shovel and Lily had a small one. They also had a pair of scissors that they used to cut grass and leaves. + +"Look, Sam, I found a worm!" Lily said, holding up a long, wiggly thing. + +"Wow, that's a big worm!" Sam said, looking at it. "Can I touch it?" + +"Okay, but be gentle," Lily said, handing it to him. + +Sam felt the worm in his hand. It was slimy and ticklish. He giggled and put it back in the hole. + +"Let's bury it with some grass and leaves," he said, grabbing the scissors. + +"Good idea," Lily said, enthusiastic. "Maybe it will make more worms." + +They cut some grass and leaves with the scissors and put them in the hole. Then they covered the hole with dirt and patted it down. + +"There, now the worm has a cozy home," Sam said, smiling. + +"Maybe we can find more worms and make more homes for them," Lily said, excited. + +They looked around the garden for more holes to dig. They had fun playing with the scissors and the worms. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the window, smiling too. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play games. One day, they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Tom and Jen take turns to pick a card and say the name of the animal. If they say it right, they keep the card. If they say it wrong, they give the card to the other. + +Tom is good at the game. He knows many animals. He picks a card with a lion. He says "lion". He keeps the card. He picks another card with a monkey. He says "monkey". He keeps the card. He picks a card with a fish. He says "fish". He keeps the card. He has many cards. + +Jen is not good at the game. She does not know many animals. She picks a card with a camel. She says "horse". She gives the card to Tom. She picks another card with a snake. She says "worm". She gives the card to Tom. She picks a card with a bird. She says "bird". She keeps the card. She has one card. + +Tom says "I win! I win! I have more cards than you!" He laughs. He is happy. + +Jen says "No fair! You have all the easy cards! I have the hard cards!" She cries. She is sad. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see. She says "What is going on? Why are you crying, Jen? Why are you laughing, Tom?" + +Tom says "I win the game! I have more cards than Jen! She does not know the animals!" + +Jen says "He cheats! He has all the easy cards! He does not share!" + +Mom says "That is not nice, Tom. You should not make fun of Jen. You should help her learn the animals. And you should not cheat, Jen. You should try to say the right names. How about we play another game? A game where you can both win?" + +Tom and Jen say "What game?" + +Mom says "A game with coffee. I have two cups of coffee. One for me and one for you. You can share the coffee. You can sip it slowly and enjoy it. You can pretend you are grown-ups. Do you want to play?" + +Tom and Jen say "Yes! Yes! We want to play!" + +Mom gives them each a cup of coffee. They sip it slowly and enjoy it. They pretend they are grown-ups. They talk about the animals. They say sorry to each other. They are friends again. + +Tom says "This is a good game. I like coffee. I like you, Jen." + +Jen says "This is a good game. I like coffee. I like you, Tom." + +Mom says "I am proud of you, Tom and Jen. You are good friends. You are good learners. You are good players." + +Tom and Jen smile. They are not ashamed. They are happy. +Sara liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about her toys, her friends, her dreams and her secrets. She hid her journal under her pillow, so no one could see it. + +One day, her big brother Tom was bored. He had no games to play, no books to read, no friends to visit. He thought everything was dull. He went to Sara's room, looking for something fun. He saw her pillow and lifted it up. He found her journal and opened it. + +He read what Sara wrote. He laughed at her silly words. He saw her secrets and felt curious. He decided to reveal them to everyone. He ran to the living room, where Sara and their parents were watching TV. + +"Look what I found!" he shouted, holding the journal. "Sara's journal! Do you want to hear what she writes?" + +Sara felt scared and angry. She jumped from the couch and tried to grab her journal. But Tom was taller and faster. He dodged her and read aloud. + +"Sara likes Ben from school. She wants to kiss him. She thinks he is handsome and smart. She draws hearts with their names." + +Sara blushed and cried. She felt ashamed and hurt. Ben was her secret crush. She did not want anyone to know. She hated Tom for telling. + +Their parents looked shocked and disappointed. They scolded Tom for being mean and rude. They told him to apologize and give back the journal. They told Sara they were sorry and hugged her. + +But Sara did not feel better. She felt her journal was ruined. She felt her secret was exposed. She felt her heart was broken. She ran to her room and slammed the door. She did not want to talk to anyone. She did not want to write anymore. She wished she had never had a journal. +Tom and Mia are playing in the backyard. They have a big box that they pretend is a spaceship. They make noises like rockets and aliens. They have a lot of fun. + +But then they smell something bad. They see smoke coming from the kitchen window. They are scared. They run to the door and yell for Mom. + +Mom hears them and comes out. She sees the smoke and runs to the kitchen. She had left a cake in the oven and forgot about it. The cake is burned and smoky. She turns off the oven and opens the window. + +She comes back to Tom and Mia. She hugs them and says sorry. She says she is glad they are safe and smart. She says they can make a new cake together. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They say they love Mom and the cake. They think Mom is adorable. They go inside and help Mom with the cake. They have a lot of fun. +Lily loved to watch cartoons on TV. She liked to see the funny animals and the colors and the songs. She watched cartoons every day after school and on weekends. + +One day, her friend Anna came to visit her. Anna saw Lily watching cartoons and said, "Can we play something else? I don't like cartoons. They are boring and silly." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "No, I want to watch cartoons. They are fun and smart. You can go home if you don't like them." + +Anna felt hurt and left. She said, "Fine, I will go home. You are not a good friend. You only care about cartoons." + +Lily did not care. She kept watching cartoons. She thought she was happy. + +But after a while, she felt lonely and bored. She had no one to talk to or play with. She missed Anna and her other friends. She realized that cartoons were not enough to make her happy. She needed friends too. + +She turned off the TV and ran to Anna's house. She knocked on the door and said, "Anna, I'm sorry. I was mean to you. I don't want to watch cartoons anymore. I want to play with you. Can you forgive me?" + +Anna opened the door and smiled. She said, "Of course, I forgive you. I'm glad you came. I was envious of you. I thought you had the best cartoons and the best TV. But I see that you were suffering. You were lonely and unhappy. Come on, let's play together. We can watch cartoons sometimes, but not all the time. We can do other things too." + +Lily hugged Anna and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. You are right. Cartoons are nice, but friends are nicer. I learned my lesson. I will not be selfish and rude again." + +They went to play and had a lot of fun. They watched some cartoons too, but they also shared and laughed and learned. They were happy and grateful. + +The moral of the story is: Don't let cartoons or anything else take over your life. Be kind and respectful to your friends. Friends are more important than cartoons. +Sara and Ben liked to play with their toy horses. They had a big box of horses of different colors and sizes. They pretended they were cowboys and cowgirls, riding and racing their horses. + +One day, Sara found a whip in the garage. She thought it looked like a fun toy. She took it to the backyard, where Ben was playing with his horses. She said, "Look, Ben, I have a whip! I can make my horse go faster with it!" + +Ben looked at the whip and felt scared. He did not like the whip. He thought it was mean to hit the horses with it. He said, "No, Sara, don't use the whip! It will hurt the horses! They don't like it!" + +Sara did not listen to Ben. She said, "It's just a toy, Ben. It won't hurt them. Watch me!" She swung the whip and hit her horse with it. The horse made a loud noise and fell down. Sara was surprised and sad. She did not mean to hurt her horse. + +Ben ran to the horse and picked it up. He hugged it and said, "It's okay, horse. I'm sorry Sara hit you with the whip. She didn't know better. She's sorry too, right, Sara?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I'm sorry, horse. I didn't know you would feel pain. I won't use the whip again. Can you forgive me?" + +The horse looked at Sara and Ben and nodded. It licked their faces and nuzzled their hands. Sara and Ben smiled and said, "We love you, horse. You're our friend." + +They put the whip back in the garage and never used it again. They played with their horses and treated them with kindness and respect. They learned to accept their horses as they were, and not try to change them with a whip. +One day, a big cat named Tom went to play with his friend, a small dog named Tim. They liked to play with their toys. They had many toys in an organized box. Tom and Tim always had fun together. + +While they were playing, Tom found a cut on his arm. It was a small cut, but it hurt. Tom didn't know how it happened. Tim wanted to help his friend feel better. So, Tim thought of a plan. + +Tim told Tom to slap the cut gently. Tom did what Tim said. It didn't hurt anymore. Tom was happy and thanked Tim. They went back to playing with their toys and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her black toy cat. One day, she found a letter in her toy box. The letter had a picture of a big show. + +Sue wanted to go to the big show. She asked her mom if they could go. Her mom said yes, and they went to the big show. At the show, there were many people who danced and sang. Sue liked the show a lot. + +When the show was over, Sue wanted to applaud, but she was too sad. She lost her black toy cat at the show. Sue and her mom looked everywhere, but they could not find the cat. Sue cried all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little pony. The pony lived on a farm with many other animals. The pony had lots of friends, but sometimes it felt scared. + +One day, the pony saw a big ball near the fence. The ball was new and the pony had never seen it before. The pony was scared of the big ball, but it wanted to play with it too. + +The pony walked up to the ball and used its nose to poke it. The ball moved a little bit and made a funny sound. The pony poked the ball again and again, and soon it was not scared anymore. The pony played with the ball all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toys all day. One day, he found a broken toy in his closet. It was a small car with a missing wheel. Tim felt sad for the broken toy. + +His mommy saw him and said, "Tim, you can fix the broken toy and make it like new again." Tim thought it was a good idea. He looked for a wheel to fix the car. He found a wheel in his toy box and put it on the car. The car was not broken anymore! + +Tim played with the fixed car all day. He was so happy that he could help the broken toy. Then, Tim had a surprise for his mommy. He showed her the fixed car and said, "Look, mommy! I fixed the car!" His mommy was very proud of him. She hugged him and said, "Good job, Tim! You learned that helping others can make you happy too." +One day, a colorful bird named Joy was out for a jog. She liked to jog in the big park. The park had many pretty flowers and tall trees. Joy saw her friend, Sam the squirrel, by a tree. + +"Hi Sam!" said Joy. "Do you want to jog with me?" Sam said, "Sure, but I need to use my nuts to get ready first." Joy knew that Sam always had nuts with him. + +As they jogged, Joy saw a big box. The box had a picture of a big cake. Joy said, "Sam, look! A big cake is in the box!" They both felt happy and excited. + +Joy and Sam opened the box, but there was no cake. Instead, there were many colorful balloons! Joy said, "We can use these balloons for a fun party!" They both smiled and knew that their jog was even better with the balloons. +One day, a humble boy named Tim saw a helicopter in the sky. It was big and loud. Tim was very excite to see it fly. + +Tim told his friends about the helicopter. They all wanted to see it too. They ran to the park to watch it fly together. + +The helicopter landed in the park. The pilot let the kids look inside. They were all so happy and excited. The humble boy and his friends had a fun day with the helicopter. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a girl named Amy. Amy had a new task. Her task was to help her mom in the kitchen. She was very excited to help. + +Amy put on her apron and went to the kitchen. She could hear her mom singing a happy song. Amy smiled and started to sing too. They sang together while they worked. + +At the end of the day, Amy's mom gave her a big hug. She was proud of Amy for doing her task. Amy felt happy and loved. She couldn't wait for her next new task. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had a friend named Jim. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, Tom and Jim found a ball. Tom said, "Let's throw the ball!" They took turns throwing the ball to each other. Jim was very good at throwing the ball. He was powerful. + +Tom and Jim played with the ball all day. They were very happy. They knew they would always be friends. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Billy. Billy liked to scatter seeds in the big park. He did this so that new plants would grow, and the park would stay pretty. + +One day, Billy met a squirrel named Sally. Sally said, "Hi Billy! I see you scatter seeds. I pick up waste in the park to help keep it clean." Billy smiled and said, "That's great, Sally! We can work together to make the park beautiful." + +So, Billy and Sally became friends. They worked together every day. Billy would scatter seeds, and Sally would pick up waste. The park stayed clean and pretty, and all the animals were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a big city with lots of traffic. Every day, he would walk to the park with his mom. On their way, they would see many enormous buses and trucks. + +One day, Tim saw a man with a sign. The man would raise the sign up and down. Tim asked his mom, "Mom, what is that man doing?" His mom replied, "He is helping the traffic go safely, Tim." + +Tim thought that was a cool job. He told his mom, "I want to help the traffic too when I grow up!" His mom smiled and said, "You can be anything you want, Tim. Just always be kind and helpful to others." From that day on, Tim knew he wanted to be just like the man with the sign. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a big box near the tree. Tim was very glad because he loved to play with boxes. He ran to the box and wanted to see what was inside. + +Tim decided to peek into the box. He saw a fan inside the box. The fan had pretty colors on it. Tim was happy to find the fan. He took the fan out of the box and started to play with it. + +As Tim played with the fan, he felt a cool breeze. It made him feel good on the hot day. He ran around the yard with the fan, making the air blow on his face. Tim had a fun day playing with the fan. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball. He would run, jump, and catch his ball all day. Max was a very happy dog. + +One day, Max's ball got stuck in a tree. Max tried to jump and reach it, but he could not get it. Max was sad. He did not know what to do. Then, Max had an idea. He found a long stick and thought he could attach it to his ball to get it down. + +Max tried to attach the stick to the ball. At first, it was not easy. Max did not give up. He tried and tried until he got the stick to attach to the ball. Max was so happy! He got his ball back and could play again. + +Max learned that even when things are hard, he should not give up yet. Max was a very dependable dog who always found a way to solve his problems. And Max and his ball lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy bird named Bob. He liked to tell other animals what to do. One day, Bob found a small pebble. He thought the pebble was very special. + +Bob took the pebble to his friend, a little mouse named Max. Max was playing close to his home. Bob said, "Max, look at my pebble! I want you to keep it safe for me." Max said, "Okay, Bob. I will help you." + +Max took the pebble and hid it close to his home. He put it under a big leaf. Bob was happy and said, "Thank you, Max!" From that day on, Bob was not bossy anymore. He learned that friends help each other and being bossy is not nice. Bob and Max played together every day, and they both took care of the special pebble. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red rug. It was in the middle of a room. The rug was very spoiled because it was always dirty. Many kids played on the rug every day. + +One day, a girl named Lily came to play. She saw a little bug on the rug. She said, "Hi, Mr. Bug! Do you want to play with me?" Mr. Bug said, "Yes, Lily! I will lead you to my friends." + +Mr. Bug led Lily to his friends. They were all on the spoiled rug too. Lily played with the bugs for a long time. She was very happy. But then, her mommy came into the room. + +Her mommy saw the bugs on the rug and was very angry. She said, "Lily, we cannot keep this rug anymore. It is too dirty and spoiled." So, they had to throw the rug away. Lily was sad because she could not play with her bug friends anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful girl named Lily. She loved to look at the sky and watch the birds fly. One day, she saw a sad bird sitting on a tree. Lily wanted to make the bird happy. + +Lily asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I lost my family, and I don't know where they are." Lily thought for a moment and said, "I will help you find your family." + +Lily and the bird looked everywhere. They found the bird's family near a big tree. The bird was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily, for helping me." Lily felt good for helping her new friend. The moral of the story is that helping others makes us happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Tom. He had a loyal dog named Spot. They lived on a big farm with many animals. Tom and Spot loved to play and work together every day. + +One sunny day, Tom and Spot went for a walk. They saw a big tree and decided to rest under it. While they were resting, they heard a noise. "What's that?" asked Tom. Spot barked and wagged his tail. + +They went to discover what the noise was. They found a little bird with a hurt wing. Tom picked up the bird and said, "Don't worry, little bird. We will help you." They took the bird home and took care of it. The bird got better and became their friend. Tom, Spot, and the bird lived happily on the farm together. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals wanted to win. They were very competitive. They all had special gear to help them go fast. + +Before the race, the animals had to prepare. The rabbit put on his fast shoes. The turtle wore a light hat. The bird had strong wings. They all got ready for the big race. + +The race started and they all ran very fast. The rabbit was in front, but he got tired. The turtle was slow, but he did not stop. The bird flew high, but he got lost. In the end, the turtle won the race. All the animals learned that being prepared was important. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Tim and Tom. They lived in a comfortable house with their mom and dad. Tim and Tom liked to play outside and see all the things around them. + +One day, Tim and Tom went outside to play. They saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Tim said, "Let's climb the tree, Tom!" Tom replied, "Yes, let's go!" They climbed the tree and saw many things from the top. They saw birds, bugs, and even their mom and dad in the yard. + +But, as they were climbing down, Tom slipped and fell. He started to cry. Tim tried to help, but he couldn't. Their mom and dad heard the cries and ran to see what happened. They saw Tom on the ground, hurt and crying. They took him to the doctor, but the doctor said Tom's leg was broken. Tim and Tom were sad because they couldn't play together for a long time. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a swing and ran to it. "Mom, can I swing?" she asked. Her mom said, "Yes, Mia, you can swing. Be careful!" + +Mia started to swing back and forth. She saw a big, open field near the swings. In the field, she saw a dog. The dog had an itch on his ear. Mia stopped swinging and went to the dog. + +"Hi, dog," Mia said. "Do you have an itch?" The dog wagged his tail and barked. Mia gently patted the dog's ear. The itch was gone. The dog licked Mia's hand to say thank you. + +Mia's mom called her, "Time to go home, Mia!" Mia waved goodbye to the dog and ran to her mom. She told her mom about the dog with the itch. They both smiled as they walked home, holding hands. +Once upon a time, in a lively jungle, there lived many animals. They were all friends and loved to play together. The jungle was a happy place with lots of trees, flowers, and fun. + +One day, the animals decided to perform a show for all their friends in the jungle. The show would have dancing, singing, and fun games. They practiced very hard to make the show the best it could be. The animals were excited to share their show with everyone. + +On the day of the show, all the animals in the jungle came to watch. The animals who performed did a great job, and everyone clapped and cheered. After the show, the animals all played together and had a big party. They learned that working together and sharing their talents made the jungle an even happier place. The moral of the story is that when we work together and share, we can make our world a better and happier place for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a great big bear. The bear lived in the woods. He liked to stir things in his pot. One day, he found a bottle. The bottle had poison in it. The bear did not know it was poison. + +The bear thought, "I will stir this in my pot." So, he poured the poison into the pot. He stirred and stirred. Then, he tasted it. It was not good. The bear felt sick. + +A little bird saw the bear. The bird knew the poison was bad. The bird said, "Bear, you must drink water!" The bear drank water. He felt better. The bear and the bird became friends. They played in the woods together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a very foolish dog. One day, he found a tiny flea on his back. Spot tried to attach the flea to a stick so he could show his friend, Cat. + +"Look, Cat!" Spot said. "I found a flea and put it on a stick!" Cat looked at the stick and laughed. "Spot, that's not how you catch a flea. You need to use soap and water!" + +Spot listened to Cat and tried to wash the flea away. He splashed water on his back and used soap. The flea jumped off Spot and went away. Spot was happy and thanked Cat for the help. + +From that day on, Spot and Cat became the best of friends. They played together and helped each other. Spot learned not to be so foolish and Cat learned that friends are always there to help. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who lived in a small house. She had a big garden where she grew many fruits and vegetables. One day, she found a little bird who could not fly. The bird was sad and hungry. The woman felt sorry for the bird and promised to help it. + +The woman gave the bird some delicious fruits from her garden. The bird loved the fruits and ate them all. The woman took care of the bird every day. She sang songs to the bird and made it feel happy and safe. + +After a few days, the bird felt better and could fly again. The bird was very thankful for the woman's help. The woman was happy to see the bird fly and play in her garden. They became good friends and the bird promised to visit the woman every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red door. The door was very loud when it opened and closed. Behind the door, there was a beautiful garden where a little dog named Spot liked to play. + +One sunny day, Spot was playing in the garden when he heard the loud door open. He saw a little girl named Lily come through the door. Lily wanted to play with Spot, so she threw a ball for him to catch. + +After playing for a long time, Spot and Lily were very tired. They found a soft, green spot in the garden to lie down and rest. As they lay there, they listened to the birds sing and the wind blow. They were very happy to be friends and play together in the garden behind the big, red door. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a red bucket that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park to play in the sand. The park was very busy with other kids playing too. + +Sue started to build a big sandcastle with her red bucket. She worked hard to make it the best sandcastle ever. While she was busy, a little boy named Tim came over to see what Sue was doing. He peeked at her sandcastle and said, "Wow, that's a big sandcastle!" + +Sue smiled and said, "Thank you! Do you want to help me?" Tim nodded and they both played together, building the sandcastle even bigger. They had so much fun at the busy park with Sue's red bucket. And from that day on, Sue and Tim became the best of friends. +One day, a boy went for a walk. He saw an old man on the way. The old man had a stamp in his hand. The boy was curious and wanted the stamp. + +"Can I have the stamp?" the boy asked. The old man said, "No, this is my stamp. You can't have it." The boy was sad and angry. He wanted the stamp very much. + +The boy tried to take the stamp from the old man. They both pulled the stamp. But it broke into two pieces. The boy and the old man were both unhappy. They could not fix the stamp. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to pretend he was a fireman. Every day, he would wear his red hat and play with his toy fire truck. + +One day, Tim saw his friend, Sara, who was very upset. She had lost her toy cat in a tree. Tim wanted to help her. He said, "Don't worry, Sara! I will save your cat!" He put on his red hat and pretended to be a fireman. + +Tim climbed the tree and got the toy cat. He gave it to Sara, and she was happy. She said, "Thank you, Tim!" They both played together, pretending to be firemen and saving more toys. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy drum that he loved to play. He would strike it quick and loud. It made a big noise that made everyone dance. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his drum. He saw a girl named Sue. Sue had a toy flute. Tim said, "Let's play music together!" Sue agreed, and they started to play. But Tim's drum was so loud that Sue's flute could not be heard. + +Sue said, "Tim, your drum is too loud! I can't hear my flute." Tim felt sad. He didn't want to make Sue upset. So, Tim tried to strike his drum softer, but it was still loud. + +A wise old owl heard their music and came to help. The owl said, "Tim, if you play your drum slower, it will not be so loud." Tim tried it, and it worked! Now, Tim and Sue could play music together, and everyone at the park danced and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a great big dog named Max. Max loved to play and run in the park. One day, Max saw a ball near a cable on the ground. + +Max's friend, a little bird, saw the cable too. The bird wanted to help Max, so she warned him, "Max, be careful! That cable might not be safe!" But Max wanted the ball so much that he did not listen. + +As Max picked up the ball, he felt a little shock from the cable. He dropped the ball and ran back to the bird. Max learned that it was important to listen to his friends when they warn him about something. From that day on, Max and the little bird played safely and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. The bull lived on a farm. The bull was very nervous. He was scared of a broken fence. The farmer wanted to repair the fence. + +One day, the farmer went to the store. He got wood to fix the fence. The bull saw the wood and knew what would happen. He was happy, but still a little nervous. + +The farmer came back and repaired the fence. The bull was so happy! He was not nervous anymore. He could play in the farm without being scared. The farmer and the bull lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a flute. She liked the flute and wanted to play it. She tried to blow into it, but it did not make any sound. Mia was sad and sleepy, but she wanted to play the flute. + +Mia went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I want to play the flute, but it won't make any sound. Can you help me?" Her mommy looked at the flute and saw that it was broken. "Oh, Mia, the flute is broken. That's why it won't make any sound," said her mommy. + +Mia's mommy fixed the flute for her. Mia was so happy! She played the flute and it made a beautiful sound. She played the flute until she was very sleepy. Then, Mia went to bed with a big smile on her face, happy that her flute was fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy named Tom. He had a big bag of marbles. Tom loved to play with his marbles. He had red, blue, and green ones. They were very pretty. + +One day, Tom went to the park. He saw a girl named Sue. Sue was sad. Tom asked, "Why are you sad?" Sue said, "I have no toys to play with." Tom wanted to help Sue. + +Tom took out his marbles and spread them on the ground. He said, "Let's play with my marbles!" Sue smiled and they played together. They had a lot of fun. From that day on, Tom and Sue were very good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house with a big garden, there lived a shy boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the garden. He liked to watch the birds and the bugs. One day, Tim saw a sack in the garden. He was very curious about what was inside the sack. + +Tim went to his mom and asked, "Mom, can I open the sack in the garden?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, you can open the sack. But be careful, there might be something inside." + +Tim went back to the garden and opened the sack. Inside, he found many colorful balls. Tim was so happy! He took the balls out and played with them in the garden. The balls were bouncy and fun to play with. + +Soon, Tim's friend, Lily, came over. She saw Tim playing with the balls and asked, "Can I play with you, Tim?" Tim, being shy, nodded his head and said, "Yes, you can play with me." + +Tim and Lily played with the balls all day long in the garden. They laughed and had lots of fun together. The shy boy, Tim, made a new friend, and they both loved playing in the big garden. And they always remembered the day they found the sack full of colorful balls. +Once upon a time, there was a humble mixer. This mixer lived in a kitchen with many other things. The mixer liked to mix things up, like cake and cookies. + +One day, the mixer saw a little girl named Sue. Sue wanted to make a cake for her mom. The mixer wanted to help Sue. But the mixer knew that the oven was hot. So, the mixer warned Sue, "Be careful, Sue. The oven is hot." + +Sue listened to the humble mixer and was very careful. She made the cake and it was yummy. Sue was happy and thanked the mixer. The mixer was happy too. They became good friends and made many more yummy things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue wanted to be successful in making a big tower with her toy blocks. She tried and tried but her tower would always fall down. Sue felt sad. + +One day, her friend Tim came over to play. Tim noticed that Sue was not happy. He asked her what was wrong. Sue told him about her tower and how she could not make it stand up. Tim wanted to help Sue find success. + +Together, Sue and Tim worked hard to build the tower. They made it strong and tall. They were both very happy when the tower stayed up. Sue and Tim were successful in making the tower. They played and laughed all day, and they knew that they could do anything if they helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Tim. Tim was restless. He liked to run and play all day. One day, Tim wanted to visit his friend, Sam. + +When Tim got to Sam's house, he said, "Hi Sam! Let's play!" Sam was happy to see Tim. They played with toys and ran in the yard. They had a lot of fun. + +As the sun went down, Tim and Sam got tired. They sat on the grass and looked at the sky. Tim said, "I had fun visiting you, Sam." Sam smiled and said, "I had fun too, Tim. Come visit again soon!" Tim agreed and went home, feeling less restless and very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little car. The car had a flat tire. The car was sad. The car needed help to fix the tire. + +One day, a creative bus came by. The bus saw the sad car. The bus wanted to help. The bus said, "Welcome, little car! I can help you fix your tire." + +The car was happy. The bus helped the car fix the tire. They became good friends. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to play outside and get dirty. One day, Spot's mom told him to put on his clothes before going out. Spot did not listen and ran outside without his clothes. + +Spot played outside all day and got very dirty. He felt embarrassed because all the other animals had their clothes on. Spot started to regret not listening to his mom. + +When it was time to go home, Spot's mom saw how dirty he was. She was not happy. Spot had to take a bath and go to bed without dinner. Spot was sad and promised to wear his clothes next time. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a telephone. It was a big, red telephone. Lucy was an honest girl, so she wanted to find the person who lost it. + +Lucy went outside to look for the person. It was cold and she started to shiver. She put on a warm coat and kept looking for the person who lost the telephone. + +Lucy saw her friend Tom. She asked if the telephone was his. Tom said no, but he would help her look. They looked all day until they found the person. Lucy gave the telephone back and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, generous cat named Tom. Tom loved to have fun and play with his friends in the park. One day, Tom saw a little bird named Sue sitting on a tree branch. Sue looked sad. + +Tom asked Sue, "Why are you sad, Sue?" Sue said, "I lost my bow and I can't find it. I need it to fly high and have fun with my friends." Tom wanted to help Sue find her bow, so they started to look for it together. + +They looked under the trees, behind the bushes, and even in the pond. Finally, they found the bow near a big rock. Sue was so happy! She said, "Thank you, Tom! You are so generous and kind!" Tom felt proud and happy that he could help his friend. From that day on, Tom and Sue became best friends and had lots of fun together in the park. +One day, a big bird named Tim lay an egg. He was very happy. Tim wanted to show his egg to all his friends. He went to find them and tell them about his egg. He was not ashamed at all. He was a proud bird. + +Tim had a friend named Zero. Zero was a small bug. Tim told Zero about his egg. Zero was happy for Tim. They both went to see the egg. They walked and talked about the egg. Zero was very excited to see it. + +When they got there, they saw the egg. It was small and pretty. Tim and Zero were very happy. They sat near the egg and talked. They knew that soon, a baby bird would come out of the egg. They could not wait to meet the baby bird. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia had a toy top that she loved to spin. She would spin it fast and watch it go round and round. One day, Mia was very hungry. She wanted to eat some beef for her lunch. + +Mia went to her mom and said, "Mom, I am hungry. Can I have some beef, please?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Mia. Let's cook some beef together." Mia was happy and clapped her hands. + +Mia and her mom cooked the beef together. When it was ready, they sat down to eat. Mia ate all of her beef because she was so hungry. After lunch, Mia played with her toy top again. She spun it and watched it go round and round, just like before. Mia was happy and full, and she played with her toy top all day long. +Once upon a time, in a colorful land, there lived a girl named Sally. Sally loved fashion. She liked to wear pretty clothes with many colors. Red, blue, green, and yellow were her favorite colors. Sally had a big closet full of beautiful clothes. + +One day, Sally decided to separate her clothes by color. She put all the red clothes in one pile, all the blue clothes in another pile, all the green clothes in another pile, and all the yellow clothes in the last pile. Sally felt happy when she saw her clothes in neat and colorful piles. + +The next day, Sally wore a red dress with a blue hat, green shoes, and a yellow scarf. She walked around the colorful land, and everyone said she looked very pretty. Sally was happy she separated her clothes by color, because now she could dress in her favorite fashion every day. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful girl named Lily. She was very strong and could lift big things. One day, Lily found a pair of scissors on the ground. She thought, "I can use these to help people." + +Lily went to her friend Tim's house. Tim was sad because his kite was stuck in a tree. Lily said, "Don't worry, Tim! I will support you!" She used her powerful arms to lift Tim up high. Tim used the scissors to cut the kite free. + +After that, Lily and Tim played with the kite all day. They were very happy. Tim thanked Lily for her help. From that day on, Lily knew that being powerful was good, especially when she could support her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. He loved to read his magazine every day. One day, he had a dream about a big, red ball. + +In his dream, the big, red ball took his magazine away. Tom was sad and wanted his magazine back. He tried to get the ball to give it back, but the ball just rolled away. + +Tom chased the big, red ball to get his magazine. He ran and ran, and finally, he caught the ball. Tom got his magazine back and was happy. When he woke up from his dream, he hugged his magazine tight. +Once there was a dog named Spot. Spot was an independent dog who liked to go on walks by himself. One day, when Spot went for a walk, he saw a big box. Spot looked at the box and thought, "I wonder what's inside." + +Just then, a little girl named Sue came running up to Spot. Sue was the owner of the box. She said, "Hi, Spot! Do you want to see what's in my box?" Spot barked and wagged his tail. Sue opened the box, and inside was a magic hat. Sue put the hat on Spot's head. + +Sue said, "Watch this, Spot!" She waved her hands and said, "Disappear!" Spot looked around and saw that the box had disappeared. Spot and Sue laughed and played with the magic hat all day. They made many things disappear and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a unique cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her friends. One day, she found a big box. The box had a pretty wrap on it. Kitty wanted to open the box. + +Kitty asked her friend, Doggy, "Can you help me open this box?" Doggy was strong and he said, "Yes, I can help you." Doggy used a pin to open the box. Inside the box, there were many toys for Kitty and Doggy to play with. + +Kitty and Doggy played with the toys all day. They had so much fun. The moral of the story is that when you help your friends, you can have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a square. The square lived in a big box with other shapes. One day, the square went for a walk outside. The sun was shining, and the square felt very happy. + +As the square walked, it saw a big puddle. The square liked water, so it jumped into the puddle. The water was cold, but the square didn't mind. The square started to soak in the water. It felt nice and cool. + +After a while, the square saw a dead bug near the puddle. The square felt sad for the bug. It decided to go back to the big box and tell the other shapes about its day. When it got back, the square told the story about the puddle and the dead bug. All the shapes listened and felt sad too. But they were happy that the square had fun in the water. And from that day on, they all played together in the puddle. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful dog named Spot. Spot loved to listen and learn. One day, Spot went to a lecture with his friend, a little girl named Lisa. They sat down and listened to the speaker talk about how to release a balloon into the sky. + +"Spot," said Lisa, "do you want to try to release a balloon?" Spot barked happily, and Lisa gave him a big, red balloon. Spot held the balloon in his mouth and then let it go. The balloon flew up, up, up into the sky. + +As they watched the balloon, Lisa said, "I'm happy we went to the lecture today. We learned something new!" Spot wagged his tail and barked. They both felt very smart and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a long, long line. This line was very special. It was called the "law line." No one could touch the law line or they would get in trouble. + +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing with his ball. He kicked the ball very high and it went near the law line. Tim knew that he should not touch the line, but he wanted his ball back. + +Tim thought and thought. He had an idea! He found a big stick and used it to get his ball. He did not touch the law line. Everyone was happy and Tim learned to be careful when playing near the line. +Anna and Ben are playing with a big box of toys. They like to make pretend games with the dolls, cars, and animals. Anna finds a shiny ring in the box. She puts it on her finger and says, "Look, Ben, I am a princess!" + +Ben wants to play with the ring too. He tries to take it from Anna, but she holds it tight. They start to pull and tug on the ring. They are not sharing or being nice. + +Suddenly, the ring breaks in half. Anna and Ben are shocked. They look at the broken ring and feel sad. They do not know how to fix it. They are helpless. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in and sees the broken ring. She asks, "What happened here?" + +Anna and Ben tell her the truth. They say, "We were playing with the ring and we broke it. We are sorry, mom. We do not know how to fix it." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "It is okay, my loves. The ring is not very important. It is just a toy. What is important is that you learn to share and be nice to each other. Can you do that?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, mom. We can do that." They hug each other and say, "We are sorry, too. We are friends." + +Mom says, "That is good. Now, why don't you play with something else? How about these matches? You can make a pretend fire or a pretend cake." + +Anna and Ben like the idea. They take the matches and start to play. They are careful not to light them. They have fun and forget about the broken ring. They are happy. +Sam likes to go to the park with his mom and dad. He likes to play on the slide, the swing, and the seesaw. He also likes to run and chase the birds and the squirrels. Sometimes he makes new friends and shares his toys with them. + +One day, Sam saw a big sign at the park. It said, "Help us find Spot. He is a black and white dog. He is very friendly. He has a red collar. If you find him, you will get a reward." Sam loves dogs. He wanted to help find Spot and get the reward. + +He asked his mom and dad if he could look for Spot. They said yes, but he had to stay close to them and not go too far. Sam nodded and started to look around. He looked under the benches, behind the trees, and in the bushes. He did not see Spot. + +Then he heard a bark. He followed the sound and saw a black and white dog near the fountain. He had a red collar. It was Spot! Sam ran to him and hugged him. Spot licked his face and wagged his tail. Sam was very happy. He called his mom and dad and showed them Spot. + +They went to the sign and called the number. A lady answered and said she was Spot's owner. She was very worried and grateful. She came to the park and thanked Sam and his parents. She gave Sam a reward. It was a big box of cookies. Sam smiled and said thank you. He shared the cookies with Spot, his mom and dad, and his new friends. He had a great day at the park. +Lily and Ben were playing with their new toys in the park. They had a ball, a doll, a car and a kite. They liked to run, throw, hug and fly their toys. They were very happy. + +An elderly man was watching them from a bench. He had a big bag and a hat. He was not happy. He wanted to have their toys. He was a thief. He waited for a moment when Lily and Ben were not looking. Then he ran to their toys and put them in his bag. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily shouted. She saw the thief and ran after him. Ben followed her. The thief was fast, but Lily and Ben were faster. They caught up with him and grabbed his bag. + +"Give us back our toys!" Ben said. He pulled the bag hard. The thief tried to pull it back, but he was weak. The bag opened and the toys fell out. + +"Help, help!" the thief cried. He saw a policeman coming. He was scared. He dropped the bag and ran away. + +The policeman came and picked up the toys. He gave them back to Lily and Ben. He smiled and said, "You are very brave, kids. You caught the thief. Well done!" + +Lily and Ben thanked the policeman. They hugged their toys. They were very happy again. They decided to tie their kite to the bench, so it would not fly away. They played with their ball, their doll and their car. They had fun. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they hear a loud noise in the sky. They look up and see a big jet flying very fast. + +"Wow, look at that jet!" Tom says. "It is so big and shiny!" + +Sam nods and stares at the jet. He likes how it makes white lines in the blue sky. He wonders where it is going and who is inside. + +"Can we go on a jet someday?" Sam asks Tom. + +Tom smiles and hugs Sam. "Maybe, when we are older. Jets are for people who travel far away. We have everything we need here. We have our toys, our garden, and our family." + +Sam nods again and feels calm. He knows Tom is right. He loves his brother and his home. He still stares at the jet until it disappears behind the clouds. Then he goes back to playing with Tom. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big truck near the fence. The truck had a long cable that went to a hole in the ground. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Let's go see." + +They ran to the truck and looked at the cable. It was black and thick and had metal parts. They touched it and pulled it. It was heavy and hard. + +"Be careful," Lily said. "It might be dangerous." + +Tom did not listen. He wanted to see what was in the hole. He pulled the cable harder and harder. He did not see the man who was working on the other end of the cable. + +The man was surprised. He felt the cable move and tug. He looked up and saw Tom and Lily. He was angry and scared. He shouted at them to stop. + +"Hey, you kids! Leave that cable alone! It's for the electricity!" + +Tom and Lily heard the man. They were confused. They did not know what electricity was. They did not know why the man was mad. They let go of the cable and ran away. + +They went back to the swing and the slide. They did not play with the cable anymore. They did not like the truck or the man. They liked the park and each other. They had fun and forgot about the cable. +Lily liked to bounce on her bed. She bounced up and down, up and down, with her teddy bear. She bounced so high that she could touch the ceiling. She laughed and giggled and bounced some more. + +But then she saw her book on the shelf. It was her favorite book, with pictures of animals and colors and shapes. She wanted to read it with her mommy. She stopped bouncing and got off the bed. She reached for the book, but it was too high. She tried to jump, but she was too short. + +She felt sad and tired. She wanted her book and her mommy. She sat on the floor and hugged her teddy bear. She started to cry. + +Then she heard a knock on the door. It was her mommy. She came in and saw Lily crying. She asked her what was wrong. Lily pointed to the book on the shelf. She said, "Book, book, book." + +Mommy smiled and picked up Lily. She gave her a kiss and a hug. She took the book from the shelf and sat on the bed with Lily and teddy bear. She opened the book and read it to Lily. She showed her the animals and the colors and the shapes. Lily smiled and listened. She felt happy and cozy. + +She said, "Thank you, mommy. I love you and book and teddy bear." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet girl. Now it's time to sleep. You are very tired from bouncing." + +She tucked Lily and teddy bear in the bed. She kissed them good night. She turned off the light and left the door open a little. Lily closed her eyes and dreamed of bouncing and books and mommy. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog who likes to run and bark. + +One day, Mom says, "It is time to feed Spot. Who wants to help me?" Lily and Tom both say, "Me, me, me!" They run to the kitchen and grab a bowl and a bag of dog food. + +Mom says, "Be careful, don't spill the food. Spot is hungry, but he can wait a little bit." Lily and Tom nod and try to pour the food into the bowl. But Tom is impatient. He wants to finish fast and play with Spot. He pours too much food and some of it falls on the floor. + +"Oh no, Tom, look what you did!" Lily says. "You made a mess. That is waste. We have to clean it up." + +Tom says, "Sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to. Can we feed Spot now?" + +Mom says, "No, not yet. We have to pick up the waste first. Spot might eat it and get sick. Here, use this broom and this dustpan." + +Lily and Tom help Mom sweep the waste and put it in the trash. Then they fill the bowl with the right amount of food and bring it to Spot. Spot wags his tail and licks their faces. He is happy and so are they. + +Mom says, "Good job, Lily and Tom. You fed Spot and you cleaned up the waste. You are very helpful and kind." + +Lily and Tom smile and hug Mom. Then they play with Spot in the yard. They have fun and they learn a lesson. +Lily liked to play with her daddy's camera. She liked to see the pictures on the screen and hear the snap sound when she pressed the button. Sometimes, daddy let her take pictures of him and mommy and their dog. But he always told her to be careful with the camera and not drop it or break it. + +One day, when daddy was at work, Lily saw the camera on the table. She wanted to play with it and take pictures of her toys. She did not ask mommy, because she thought mommy would say no. She was careless and did not listen to daddy. She took the camera and ran to her room. + +She put the camera on her bed and started to snap pictures of her dolls and cars and books. She was having fun and did not notice that the camera was sliding off the bed. She snapped one more picture and then heard a loud crash. She looked and saw the camera on the floor, broken and cracked. She felt scared and sad. She knew she did something bad. + +She heard mommy coming to her room. She tried to hide the camera under her pillow, but it was too late. Mommy saw the camera and the mess. She was angry and disappointed. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You broke daddy's camera! You know how much he loves it and how expensive it is. You were careless and naughty. How will you tell daddy what you did?" + +Lily started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I just wanted to play. I didn't mean to break it. Please don't be mad at me. Please don't tell daddy. He will be mad at me too." + +Mommy sighed and hugged Lily. She said, "Lily, I'm not mad at you, but I'm very upset. You have to learn to be careful and respectful with other people's things. You have to ask before you touch them. And you have to tell the truth when you make a mistake. Daddy will be home soon. You have to tell him what you did and say sorry. Maybe he can fix the camera or get a new one. But you have to promise me that you will never do this again. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She said, "I understand, mommy. I promise. I love you and daddy. I'm sorry." + +Mommy kissed Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's go and wait for daddy. He will be sad, but he will forgive you. He loves you too." +Tim and Sue were hungry. They smelled something good in the kitchen. It was steak. Mom was cooking steak for dinner. + +"Can we have some steak, Mom?" Tim asked. + +"Not yet, Tim. The steak is very hot. You have to wait until it cools down," Mom said. + +"But I want steak now!" Sue said. She tried to grab a piece of steak from the pan. + +"No, Sue! Resist! You will burn your hand!" Mom said. She moved the pan away from Sue. + +Sue cried. She was angry and sad. She wanted steak. + +"Look, Sue. I have some bread and cheese for you. You can have some bread and cheese while you wait for the steak," Mom said. She gave Sue a plate with bread and cheese. + +Sue stopped crying. She liked bread and cheese. She took a bite. + +"Thank you, Mom. This is good," Sue said. + +"You're welcome, Sue. I'm glad you like it. And you, Tim. Do you want some bread and cheese too?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, please, Mom. Thank you," Tim said. He took a plate with bread and cheese. + +Mom smiled. She was happy. She loved her children. + +"Good. Now eat your bread and cheese. And soon we will have steak. But remember, the steak is hot. You have to blow on it before you eat it," Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. We will blow on it," Tim and Sue said. + +They ate their bread and cheese. They waited for the steak. They were hungry, but they resisted. They knew the steak would be worth it. +Lily and Ben were at the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. Lily liked the giraffes best, because they had long necks and spots. Ben liked the monkeys best, because they made funny noises and jumped around. + +Then they came to the crocodile pond. The crocodiles were big and green, with sharp teeth and scaly skin. They lay still on the rocks or in the water, waiting for food. Lily and Ben were curious, but also a little scared. + +"Can we feed the crocodiles, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"No, honey, we can't. They are very hungry and dangerous. We have to stay behind the fence and watch them from far away," Mom said. + +"But I have a new toy. It is a rubber duck. It squeaks when I squeeze it. Maybe the crocodiles would like it," Ben said. + +He took out his new toy from his backpack and showed it to Lily. Lily thought it was cute, but she also knew it was not a good idea to give it to the crocodiles. + +"Ben, don't do that. The crocodiles will grab your toy and bite it. They might even grab your hand and hurt you. You have to keep your toy safe," Lily said. + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to see what the crocodiles would do. He climbed on the fence and threw his toy into the pond. The toy landed with a splash and squeaked loudly. + +One of the crocodiles heard the noise and opened its eyes. It saw the toy floating on the water and thought it was a tasty snack. It swam quickly towards the toy and grabbed it with its mouth. It crunched the toy and made it stop squeaking. + +Ben gasped and cried. He had lost his new toy. He wished he had listened to Lily and Mom. He felt very sorry and sad. + +Mom and Dad saw what happened and ran to Ben. They hugged him and comforted him. They told him he was lucky the crocodile did not grab him. They also told him he had to be more careful and obey the rules at the zoo. + +Lily felt sorry for Ben too. She gave him a hug and shared her toy with him. It was a stuffed giraffe. It did not squeak, but it was soft and cuddly. Ben smiled and thanked Lily. He learned his lesson and never threw his toys to the crocodiles again. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who liked to run and bark. + +One day, the weather was very bad. The sky was dark and loud. The wind was strong and cold. The rain was wet and hard. Sara and Tom could not play outside. They were sad and bored. + +They decided to play hide and seek inside the house. Sara was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Sara counted to ten and then looked for Tom. She looked in the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom, but she could not find him. She looked in the bedroom, the closet, the attic, but she could not find him. She looked everywhere, but Tom was gone. He had vanished. + +Sara was scared and worried. She called for Tom, but he did not answer. She called for Spot, but he did not come. She called for Mom and Dad, but they did not hear. She felt alone and poor. + +Then, she heard a giggle. It came from under the bed. She looked under the bed and saw Tom and Spot. They were hiding together. They had a blanket and a flashlight and some toys. They were having fun. + +Sara was happy and relieved. She joined them under the bed. They played and laughed and forgot about the bad weather. They were not sad and bored anymore. They were friends who liked to play. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park together. One day, they saw a big tree with many branches. Ben wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. Lily was scared of heights, but she wanted to be with Ben. + +"Can we climb the tree, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. It looks very high and hard. What if we fall?" Lily said. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I will help you. I am dependable. I will hold your hand and we will go slowly. It will be fun!" Ben said. + +"Okay, Ben. I trust you. Let's try to climb the tree," Lily said. + +They held hands and started to climb the tree. They stepped on the strong branches and moved up. They saw birds and squirrels and leaves. They felt the wind and the sun. They were happy. + +When they reached the top, they saw something amazing. A man was blowing bubbles from a big wand. The bubbles were big and shiny and colorful. They floated in the air like magic balls. Ben and Lily gasped. + +"Look, Lily! Bubbles! So many bubbles! Can we catch them?" Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben! Let's catch them! They are so pretty!" Lily said. + +They reached out their hands and tried to catch the bubbles. They popped some and laughed. They saw the rainbow colors on the bubbles. They felt the wetness on their fingers. They were amazed. + +They forgot their fear and had fun. They climbed the tree and saw the bubbles. They were best friends. They were happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They want to know what is inside. + +"Let's go in the hole," Tom says. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK," Sue says. "But be careful. It might be dark and scary." + +They hold hands and walk into the hole. It is a cave. They see rocks and dirt and bugs. They also see something else. It is big and furry and has sharp teeth. It is a bear! + +The bear sees them and growls. It is hungry. It wants to eat them! + +"Run!" Tom shouts. "The bear will eat us!" + +They turn around and run out of the cave. The bear chases them. They are very scared. + +They reach the park and see their mom and dad. They run to them and hug them. + +"Mom, Dad, there is a bear in the cave!" Tom says. + +"A bear?" Mom says. "What cave?" + +"The cave in the hole," Sue says. "It is big and furry and scary!" + +Mom and Dad look at the hole. They do not see a bear. They see a dog. It is big and furry, but it is not scary. It is wagging its tail and barking. + +"That is not a bear," Dad says. "That is a dog. He is friendly. He just wants to play." + +Tom and Sue look at the dog. They feel silly. They were not brave. They were afraid of a dog. + +They laugh and pet the dog. The dog licks their faces. He is happy. + +They play with the dog in the park. They forget about the cave. They have fun. +Lily and Ben liked to play with bricks. They had many bricks of different colors and shapes. They could build houses, towers, cars, and animals with their bricks. They were very creative. + +One day, they decided to study how to make a bridge with their bricks. They looked at pictures of bridges in a book. They saw that bridges had arches and pillars. They wanted to make a bridge like that. + +They took their bricks to the garden. They found a big stone to be the base of their bridge. They started to build the arches and pillars on the stone. They worked hard and had fun. + +"Look, Lily, our bridge is almost done!" Ben said. "We just need one more brick to finish the top of the arch." + +"I have it, Ben!" Lily said. She picked up a brick and ran to the stone. But she did not see the hole in the ground. She tripped and fell. The brick flew out of her hand and hit the bridge. + +The bridge collapsed. The bricks fell on the stone and on the ground. Some bricks hit Lily and Ben. They cried out in pain. Their bridge was ruined. They were hurt and sad. + +The end. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to wander on the beach. They liked to find shells, rocks and crabs. One day, they saw a big boat on the water. It was shiny and had many flags. + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Sam said. "I want to go there and see it." + +"But we can't swim that far," Lily said. "And Mommy said we have to stay close to her." + +Sam did not listen. He ran to the water and tried to swim to the boat. He did not see the big waves coming. + +Lily was scared. She shouted, "Sam, come back! The waves are too big! You will get hurt!" + +But Sam did not hear her. He was too far away. He felt the water pull him under. He was cold and wet. He could not breathe. + +Lily ran to Mommy and told her what happened. Mommy was very worried. She called for help. A kind man on the beach heard her. He had a small boat. He said, "I will go and get your son. Don't worry." + +He got on his boat and went to the water. He saw Sam floating on the waves. He grabbed him and put him on his boat. He brought him back to the beach. He gave him a blanket and a hug. + +Mommy was very happy. She thanked the kind man. She hugged Sam and Lily. She said, "I'm so glad you are safe, Sam. But you should never wander away from me. You could have drowned. You have to listen to me and your sister. She loves you and wants to protect you." + +Sam was sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I wanted to see the boat. But it was not worth it. I love you both. Thank you for saving me, kind man." + +The kind man smiled. He said, "You're welcome, Sam. But you have to be careful on the beach. The water can be dangerous. Always stay with your family and have fun." +Lily and Ben love to play with their dinosaur toys. They have big ones and small ones, green ones and brown ones, ones that roar and ones that squeak. They like to pretend they are in a jungle with the dinosaurs and have adventures. + +One day, they find a new dinosaur toy in their toy box. It is very dry and hard, not soft and squishy like the others. It has a long neck and a long tail, and spots on its back. Lily and Ben wonder what kind of dinosaur it is. + +"Maybe it is a giraffe dinosaur," Lily says. + +"No, it is a spot dinosaur," Ben says. + +They decide to ask their mom, who knows a lot about dinosaurs. They pick up the dry dinosaur and follow their mom to the kitchen, where she is making a cake. + +"Mom, mom, look at our new dinosaur!" they say, holding up the toy. + +Mom smiles and looks at the dinosaur. She tells them it is a fossil, not a toy. A fossil is a very old bone that turns into a rock. It shows what a dinosaur looked like a long time ago, when it was alive. + +"Wow, a fossil!" Lily and Ben say. They are amazed that they have a real dinosaur bone. + +Mom tells them the fossil is a diplodocus, a plant-eating dinosaur with a long neck and a long tail. She says they can keep it, but they have to be careful with it, because it is very old and fragile. + +Lily and Ben thank their mom and hug her. They are very happy with their new dinosaur. They take it back to their toy box and play with it gently. They pretend it is the leader of their dinosaur pack, and they follow it wherever it goes. +Sara and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They see a big jug of juice on the table. Sara wants some juice. She takes the jug and tries to pour it into a cup. But the jug is too heavy for her. She spills the juice all over the table and the floor. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. "Look at the mess!" + +Ben sees the juice and runs to get a towel. He helps Sara wipe the table and the floor. He is a good brother. + +"Mommy will be mad," Sara says. She is scared and sad. + +"No, she won't," Ben says. "We can tell her what happened. She will understand. Accidents happen." + +They hear Mommy coming. They run to meet her. + +"Mommy, we are sorry!" Sara says. "We spilled the juice in the kitchen. We tried to clean it up." + +Mommy looks at the kitchen. She sees the wet towel and the empty jug. She smiles and hugs Sara and Ben. + +"It's okay, my loves," she says. "I'm glad you told me the truth. And I'm proud of you for helping each other. Next time, ask me for help if you want some juice. I'll pour it for you." + +Sara and Ben feel better. They say thank you to Mommy. They hug her and each other. They are happy. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red automobile. It had four wheels, two doors, and a loud horn. They liked to pretend they were driving to different places. + +One day, they decided to plan a trip to the park. They packed some snacks, a ball, and a blanket in the automobile. They put on their hats and sunglasses and got ready to go. + +"Are you ready, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I am, Ben. Let's go!" Mia answered. + +They pushed the automobile out of the door and down the sidewalk. They made vroom-vroom noises and honked the horn. They waved to the people and animals they saw on the way. + +They were having so much fun, they did not notice a big hole in the road. The automobile hit the hole and bounced up in the air. Ben and Mia fell out of the automobile and landed on the grass. + +"Ouch!" Ben said. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Mia asked. + +"I think so. Are you okay, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"I think so, too. But look at our automobile!" Mia said. + +They looked at their automobile and saw that it was broken. One wheel was missing, one door was bent, and the horn was silent. + +"Oh no! Our automobile is ruined!" Ben said. + +They felt very sad and started to cry. They loved their automobile and did not want to lose it. + +Just then, a man came by. He saw the children and the automobile and stopped. + +"Hello, kids. What happened?" he asked. + +"We were going to the park, but our automobile hit a hole and broke," Mia said. + +"That's too bad. I'm sorry to hear that," the man said. + +He looked at the automobile and saw that it was very old and worn. He had an idea. + +"You know what? I have a surprise for you. Come with me," he said. + +He took them to his truck, which was parked nearby. He opened the back and showed them something. + +"Look what I have here. A new automobile for you!" he said. + +He took out a shiny blue automobile. It was bigger and better than their old one. It had four wheels, two doors, and a loud horn. It also had lights, stickers, and a radio. + +"Wow! It's beautiful!" Ben said. + +"It's amazing!" Mia said. + +The man smiled and gave them the automobile. + +"It's yours. I was going to donate it to a charity, but I think you need it more. I hope you enjoy it," he said. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Ben and Mia said. + +They hugged the man and thanked him again. They put their snacks, ball, and blanket in the new automobile. They put on their hats and sunglasses and got ready to go. + +"Are you ready, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I am, Ben. Let's go!" Mia answered. + +They pushed the new automobile out of the truck and down the sidewalk. They made vroom-vroom noises and honked the horn. They waved to the people and animals they saw on the way. + +They were very happy and felt very lucky. They had a new automobile and a new friend. They went to the park and had a wonderful time. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. They opened the cupboard and took out some plates and cups. They put them on the table and pretended to eat. + +"Yum, yum, this is very good," Lily said. "Do you want some more, Tom?" + +"Yes, please," Tom said. "But be careful, Lily. Don't drop the cup. It is very old and can break." + +Lily nodded. She was careful with the cup. She liked the cup. It had flowers on it and was shiny. It was her grandma's cup. Grandma gave it to her when she came to visit. + +But then, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw that Tom had dropped a plate. It was broken into many pieces on the floor. Tom looked scared and sad. + +"Oh no, Tom, what did you do?" Lily said. "That was a bad thing. Mom will be angry. The plate was broken." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I didn't mean to. It slipped from my hand. I was trying to put it back in the cupboard." + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She knew he didn't do it on purpose. She also knew that Mom would be upset. She thought of a way to help Tom. + +"It's okay, Tom," Lily said. "We can fix it. We can use some glue and stick the pieces together. Then Mom won't notice. Come on, let's find some glue." + +Lily and Tom looked for some glue in the drawers. They found a tube of glue and went back to the table. They picked up the pieces of the plate and tried to stick them together. It was hard work. The pieces didn't fit well. The glue was sticky and messy. The plate looked funny and lumpy. + +But Lily and Tom didn't give up. They worked hard and did their best. They hoped Mom would not see the broken plate. They hoped she would be happy with their food. They hoped she would love them. +Tom and Mia like to play with boats. They have many boats of different colors and sizes. They like to sail them in the bathtub or in the pond. Sometimes they make their own boats with paper or wood. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a big screw in the garage. It is shiny and has a pointy end. They wonder what they can do with it. They decide to make a boat with it. They find a piece of cork and stick the screw in it. They make a sail with a paper napkin and a toothpick. They are very proud of their boat. + +They take their boat to the pond and put it in the water. They blow on the sail and watch it move. It goes very fast and high. They laugh and clap their hands. They call their boat the Screw Sail. + +"Look at our boat, Mia!" Tom says. "It is the best boat ever!" + +"Yes, Tom, it is!" Mia says. "It can sail high and low. It can sail fast and slow. It is a fun boat!" + +They play with their boat until it is time to go home. They dry it with a towel and put it in their toy box. They hug each other and say good night. They dream of sailing their boat again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big tub of water and some cups and spoons. They liked to splash the water and make bubbles. They pretended they were making soup and cake and wine. + +One day, Lily found a bottle of wine in the kitchen. She did not know what it was, but it looked pretty. It was red and smooth and shiny. She wanted to use it for her game. She took the bottle and ran to the garden. + +Ben saw Lily with the bottle. He was curious. He asked her what it was. Lily said it was wine. She said they could make soup with it. She opened the bottle and poured some wine into the tub. The wine made the water red and bubbly. + +Lily and Ben started to splash the wine and water. They laughed and had fun. They did not see Mom coming. Mom saw the bottle and the tub. She was angry. She shouted at Lily and Ben. She said they were naughty and wasteful. She said wine was not for playing. She said wine was for grown-ups. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not know they did something bad. They said they were sorry to Mom. Mom took the bottle and the tub. She said they had to clean up and go inside. She said they could not play with water and wine anymore. She said they could play with something else. Lily and Ben nodded. They followed Mom inside. They hoped Mom would not be mad for long. They still liked to splash, but not with wine. +Ben and Mia were playing with their water guns in the backyard. They liked to spray each other and make funny noises. They had two water guns, one was red and one was navy. Ben had the navy one and Mia had the red one. + +"Look, I'm a pirate!" Ben said, pretending to be on a ship. He wore a hat and a scarf and held his water gun like a sword. He sprayed Mia with water and said, "Arrr, give me your treasure!" + +Mia laughed and said, "No, I'm a princess! You can't have my treasure!" She wore a crown and a necklace and held her water gun like a wand. She sprayed Ben with water and said, "Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo, I turn you into a frog!" + +They chased each other around the yard, spraying water and having fun. They did not see that their mom was watching them from the window. She smiled and thought they were very cute and creative. + +But then she saw something weird. A big black cat jumped over the fence and landed in the yard. It looked angry and wet. It had been sprayed by Ben and Mia's water guns. It hissed and growled and ran towards them. + +"Uh-oh, a monster!" Ben and Mia shouted. They dropped their water guns and ran inside the house. They slammed the door and hugged their mom. + +"Don't worry, it's just a cat," their mom said, trying to calm them down. "It won't hurt you. It was probably just scared of the water." + +"Can we go back and play?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe later, when the cat is gone," their mom said. "For now, let's have some cookies and milk. You did a great job playing pirates and princesses." + +Ben and Mia nodded and smiled. They liked cookies and milk. They also liked playing with their water guns. They hoped the cat would not come back. They thought it was very weird. +Mia and Leo were playing with their toys in the living room. Mia had a doll that she loved very much. She named her doll Lily and took good care of her. Leo had a car that he liked to zoom around the floor. He named his car Max and made loud noises with his mouth. + +"Look at my car, Mia!" Leo said. "It can go very fast and make big jumps. It is very fun!" + +"Look at my doll, Leo!" Mia said. "She can wear pretty dresses and have nice hair. She is very pretty!" + +They showed each other their toys and smiled. They liked their toys very much. + +"Can I play with your doll, Mia?" Leo asked. "I want to see how she feels." + +"OK, Leo, but you have to be very careful," Mia said. "She is very delicate. She can break easily if you are rough. I recommend you hold her gently and don't pull her hair." + +"OK, Mia, I will be careful," Leo said. He took the doll from Mia and held her in his arms. He felt her soft skin and her silky hair. He smiled. "She is very nice, Mia. I like her." + +"Can I play with your car, Leo?" Mia asked. "I want to see how it works." + +"OK, Mia, but you have to be very brave," Leo said. "It is very fast and loud. It can scare you if you are not ready. I recommend you push it slowly and don't crash it." + +"OK, Leo, I will be brave," Mia said. She took the car from Leo and put it on the floor. She pushed it gently and watched it roll. She heard it make noises and saw it flash. She giggled. "It is very fun, Leo. I like it." + +They played with each other's toys for a while and had a good time. They learned something new and shared something valuable. They were good friends. +Sam and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their house. One day, they saw a big billboard with a picture of a lion. The lion looked angry and scary. + +"Wow, look at that lion!" Sam said. "He has big teeth and a loud roar. I wish I could see a real lion." + +"I don't," Mia said. "I'm afraid of lions. They might bite me or chase me. I don't want to go near them." + +Sam thought for a moment. He wanted to make Mia feel brave. He had an idea. + +"Let's play a game," he said. "Let's pretend we are lion hunters. We have to find the lion and part his mane. That will make him friendly and happy. Do you want to play?" + +Mia nodded. She liked to play games with Sam. She thought it might be fun to pretend. + +"Okay, let's play," she said. "But where is the lion?" + +Sam pointed to the billboard. "There he is," he said. "He's hiding behind the trees. We have to sneak up on him and part his mane. Are you ready?" + +Mia took a deep breath. She felt a little scared, but also excited. She held Sam's hand and nodded. + +"Yes, I'm ready," she said. "Let's go." + +They ran towards the billboard, laughing and shouting. They pretended they had a net and a comb. They reached the billboard and touched the lion's picture. They pretended to part his mane and make him smile. + +"Yay, we did it!" Sam said. "We found the lion and parted his mane. He's our friend now. He's not angry or scary anymore." + +Mia smiled. She felt proud and happy. She hugged Sam and the lion. + +"You're right, Sam," she said. "That was a fun game. You're a brave lion hunter. And I'm a brave lion hunter too." +Tom is a curious boy. He likes to learn new things. He goes to school with his mom. His mom is a teach. She helps other kids learn. + +One day, Tom sees a big box in the hall. He wonders what is inside. He asks his mom, "Mom, what is in the box?" + +His mom says, "It is a surprise. We will open it later. But you have to cover your eyes first." + +Tom is excited. He wants to see the surprise. He covers his eyes with his hands. He hears his mom open the box. He hears a soft sound. He asks, "Mom, what is it?" + +His mom says, "You can look now. It is a bunny. A fluffy, white bunny. We will keep it in the class. You and the other kids can play with it and feed it." + +Tom is happy. He loves the bunny. He says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best teach. Can I name the bunny?" + +His mom says, "Yes, you can. What do you want to name it?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He says, "I want to name it Snowy. Because it is white like snow." + +His mom says, "That is a good name. I like it. Come on, let's go and introduce Snowy to the other kids." + +Tom and his mom go to the class. The other kids are curious too. They want to see the bunny. They all gather around the box. Tom says, "This is Snowy. He is our new friend. He is soft and cute. Do you want to pet him?" + +The other kids say, "Yes, yes, we do. He is so adorable. Can we hold him too?" + +Tom says, "Sure, but be gentle. He is shy. And don't forget to wash your hands before and after." + +The kids take turns to hold and pet Snowy. They are careful and kind. Snowy likes them too. He wiggles his nose and ears. He makes happy noises. He feels safe and loved. + +Tom is proud. He has a new friend. He has a good mom. He has a fun school. He thinks, "This is the best day ever." +Sara and Tom love to go to the lake with their mom and dad. The lake is big and blue and has many fish and ducks. Sara and Tom like to swim and splash and feed the ducks. They always bring bread and seeds for the ducks. + +One day, Sara and Tom saw a new duck at the lake. The duck was small and white and had a yellow beak. The duck looked sad and hungry. Sara and Tom wanted to help the duck. They asked their mom and dad if they could give some bread and seeds to the duck. + +"Of course, you can," their mom and dad said. "You are very generous and kind. But be careful, the duck might be shy or scared. Don't go too close or too fast. Let the duck come to you." + +Sara and Tom nodded and smiled. They walked slowly to the edge of the lake. They threw some bread and seeds into the water. They waited and watched. The duck saw the food and swam closer. The duck ate some bread and seeds. The duck looked happier and less hungry. + +"Hello, duck," Sara said softly. "We are Sara and Tom. We want to be your friends. Do you have a name?" + +The duck quacked and nodded. The duck said, "I am Lily. I am new here. I lost my family. I am lonely. Thank you for the food and the friendship. You are Sara and Tom. You are my friends." + +Sara and Tom were happy. They had made a new friend. They gave more bread and seeds to Lily. They talked and played with Lily. They hugged and kissed Lily. They loved Lily. Lily loved them. They were a happy family. +Tim and Liz are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Tim has a big envelope in his hand. He says to Liz, "Look, I have a surprise for you. It is something very nice." + +Liz is curious. She wants to see what is in the envelope. She says, "Can I open it, please?" Tim nods and smiles. He gives the envelope to Liz. + +Liz opens the envelope carefully. She sees a card with a picture of a cat and a flower. She likes cats and flowers. She says, "Wow, this is so pretty. Thank you, Tim. Did you make it for me?" + +Tim says, "Yes, I did. I used crayons and stickers. I wanted to make you happy. You are my best friend." + +Liz is very happy. She hugs Tim and says, "You are my best friend, too. You are very friendly and kind. I have something for you, too." + +She runs to her backpack and takes out a small box. She says, "This is for you. It is something very fun." + +Tim is curious. He wants to see what is in the box. He says, "Can I open it, please?" Liz nods and smiles. She gives the box to Tim. + +Tim opens the box carefully. He sees a toy spider with fuzzy legs. He likes spiders and bugs. He says, "Wow, this is so cool. Thank you, Liz. Did you buy it for me?" + +Liz says, "No, I did not. I found it in the park. I thought you would like it. You are very brave and smart." + +Tim is very happy. He plays with the spider and makes it crawl on his hand. He says, "This is so fun. I love it. You are very clever and nice." + +They laugh and play with their gifts. They are very happy. They are very good friends. They do not slap each other. They share and care. They have a lot of fun. +Lila liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Molly. Molly had a pink skirt and long hair. Lila liked to brush Molly's hair and dress her up. + +One day, Lila and Molly went outside to play in the garden. They saw some flowers and butterflies. Lila picked some flowers and gave them to Molly. "Here, Molly, these are for you. You are my best friend," Lila said. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are very generous," Molly said. Lila smiled and hugged Molly. + +But then, Lila saw a big mud puddle. She wanted to jump in it. She ran towards the puddle and splashed in it. She laughed and had fun. But Molly did not like the mud. She got dirty and wet. Her pink skirt was brown and her hair was sticky. + +"Help, Lila, help! I don't like the mud. It is yucky. Please wash me," Molly cried. + +Lila heard Molly and felt sorry. She stopped jumping and ran to Molly. She picked her up and said, "I'm sorry, Molly. I didn't mean to make you dirty. Don't cry. I will wash you." + +Lila took Molly to the house. She found a bucket and some soap. She filled the bucket with water and put some soap in it. She gently washed Molly's skirt and hair. She rinsed them and dried them with a towel. She made Molly clean and pretty again. + +"There, Molly, you are all better. I'm sorry I made you dirty. Do you forgive me?" Lila asked. + +"Of course, Lila. I forgive you. You are my best friend. Thank you for washing me. You are very kind," Molly said. + +Lila smiled and hugged Molly. They went back to play with the flowers and butterflies. They were happy. +Sara was restless. She did not want to nap. She wanted to play with her toys. But Mom said she had to sleep. Mom put Sara in her bed and gave her a kiss. "Sleep well, my sweetie," Mom said. "I will be in the living room if you need me." + +Sara did not sleep. She got out of her bed and tiptoed to the door. She opened it and peeked outside. She saw Mom sitting on the couch, reading a book. She also saw a vase on the table. The vase was shiny and pretty. It had flowers in it. Sara liked flowers. She wanted to touch them. + +Sara walked to the table and reached for the vase. She grabbed it with both hands and lifted it up. It was heavy. She tried to smell the flowers, but she lost her balance. The vase slipped from her hands and fell to the floor. It broke into many pieces. The water and the flowers spilled everywhere. + +Mom heard the noise and jumped up. She ran to the table and saw the mess. She was angry and scared. She saw Sara standing there, looking guilty and sad. "Sara, what did you do?" Mom yelled. "You broke the vase! That was a gift from Grandma! How could you be so naughty?" + +Sara felt bad. She did not mean to break the vase. She just wanted to see the flowers. She started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry. I love you. I love Grandma. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mom sighed. She was still angry, but she also felt sorry for Sara. She knew Sara was restless and curious. She hugged Sara and said, "I love you too, Sara. But you have to be careful. You can't touch things that are not yours. You can hurt yourself or break something. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "I understand, Mom. I won't do it again. I promise." + +Mom said, "Okay, Sara. I forgive you. But you have to help me clean up this mess. And then you have to go back to your bed and take a nap. Do you agree?" + +Sara agreed. She helped Mom pick up the pieces of the vase and the flowers. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Grandma. I hope you can fix the vase." + +Mom said, "Maybe we can glue it back together. Or maybe we can buy a new one. But the most important thing is that you are safe and sorry. Now, let's go to your bed and rest. You need to sleep." + +Sara went to her bed and lay down. Mom tucked her in and kissed her again. She said, "Good night, Sara. I love you." + +Sara said, "Good night, Mom. I love you too." She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of flowers and vases and Grandma. She was not restless anymore. +Sam was a bald dog who lived with his friend Ben. Ben was a boy who liked to play with Sam and give him treats. One day, Ben and Sam went to the park to have fun. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Sam wanted to chase the ducks, but Ben said no. + +"Sam, stay with me. The pond is deep and you can't swim. You might get hurt," Ben said. + +But Sam did not listen. He ran after a duck and jumped into the pond. He felt the water go over his head and he could not breathe. He started to panic. He tried to paddle with his legs, but he was too scared. He cried for help. + +"Sam, Sam, where are you?" Ben shouted. He looked for Sam in the pond, but he could not see him. He was very worried. He ran to a man who was nearby and asked for help. + +"Please, mister, help me. My dog is in the pond and he can't swim. He is bald and brown and he has a blue collar," Ben said. + +The man saw Sam's collar sticking out of the water. He quickly took off his shoes and jumped into the pond. He grabbed Sam and lifted him out of the water. He carried him to the shore and gave him to Ben. + +"Here you go, kid. Your dog is safe. He is very lucky. You should keep him on a leash next time," the man said. + +Ben hugged Sam and thanked the man. He was so happy that Sam was alive. He checked if Sam was hurt. He was not. He was just wet and cold and scared. Ben wrapped Sam in his jacket and rubbed his fur. He gave him a treat and said sorry. + +"Sam, I'm sorry I yelled at you. I was scared for you. You are my best friend and I love you. Please don't run away from me again. Promise?" Ben said. + +Sam licked Ben's face and wagged his tail. He was sorry too. He loved Ben and he did not want to make him sad. He promised to stay with him and be a good dog. They went home together and cuddled on the couch. They were both happy and safe. +Ben loves ships. He likes to watch them on the water and play with his toy ships at home. He has a big ship, a small ship, a red ship and a blue ship. But he wants a new ship, a ship that can fly. + +One day, he sees a picture of a flying ship in a book. He points to it and says to his mom, "Look, mom, a flying ship! I want a flying ship!" + +Mom smiles and says, "That is an incredible ship, Ben. But it is not a real ship. It is a pretend ship. It is only in the book." + +Ben feels sad. He wants a real flying ship, not a pretend one. He says, "But mom, I want a real flying ship. Can you get me one?" + +Mom thinks for a while. She says, "I don't know, Ben. A real flying ship is very hard to find. Maybe you can make one with your toys. Or maybe you can ask Santa for one." + +Ben likes the idea of asking Santa for a flying ship. He says, "Okay, mom, I will ask Santa for a flying ship. Maybe he has one in his big bag." + +Mom hugs him and says, "Maybe he does, Ben. Maybe he does. But you have to be a good boy and wait until Christmas." + +Ben nods and says, "I will be a good boy, mom. I will wait for Santa and my flying ship." + +On Christmas morning, Ben wakes up early and runs to the living room. He sees a big box under the tree with his name on it. He opens it and gasps. Inside is a flying ship! It is shiny and colorful and has wings and a propeller. It is the most incredible ship he has ever seen. + +He picks it up and says, "Wow, mom, look! Santa gave me a flying ship! He is the best!" + +Mom smiles and says, "He is, Ben, he is. And you are the best, too. Merry Christmas, Ben. I hope you enjoy your flying ship." + +Ben hugs mom and says, "Thank you, mom. Merry Christmas, mom. I love you and I love my flying ship." + +He runs outside and plays with his flying ship. He makes it soar and zoom and loop in the air. He is the happiest boy in the world. He has his dream ship, a real flying ship. He thinks, "This is the best gift I ever received." +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the beach. They liked to play in the sand and the water. But first they had to complete their chores. Mom said they had to clean their room and help with the dishes. Tom and Lily did not like chores. They wanted to go to the beach now. + +They tried to do their chores fast. But they did not do them well. They threw their toys in the closet and hid the dirty dishes under the sink. They hoped Mom would not notice. They ran to the door and said they were ready to go to the beach. + +Mom looked at them and smiled. She said she had a surprise for them. She took them to the car and drove to the beach. Tom and Lily were happy. They thought they had tricked Mom. They did not know Mom had checked their room and the kitchen. She had seen their mess. + +When they got to the beach, they saw a big sign. It said: "Beach closed. No swimming. Jellyfish alert." Tom and Lily were sad. They could not play in the water. They could only sit on the hot sand. They wished they had done their chores better. They learned their lesson. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to study different things. Tom liked to study bugs and Lily liked to study plants. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big tree with small green balls on it. + +"Look, mom, what are those?" Tom asked. + +"Those are olives, Tom. They are a kind of fruit that some people eat," mom said. + +"Can I study them?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. They might be dirty or have bugs on them," mom said. + +Tom ran to the tree and picked an olive. He looked at it closely and saw a tiny hole in it. He opened the olive and saw a worm inside. He was happy and shouted, "Look, Lily, I found a bug in the olive!" + +Lily ran to Tom and saw the olive. She was disgusted and said, "Ew, Tom, that's gross! That olive is filthy! How can you study that?" + +Tom said, "It's not gross, it's cool! The bug lives in the olive and eats it. I want to study more olives and bugs!" + +Lily said, "No, Tom, you can't! You'll get sick and dirty! You should study plants like me. They are pretty and clean and smell good!" + +Tom and Lily started to argue. They both wanted to study what they liked and did not want to share. Mom and dad heard them and came to them. + +"Tom, Lily, what's wrong?" dad asked. + +"Tom is studying filthy olives with bugs in them!" Lily said. + +"Lily is studying boring plants with no bugs in them!" Tom said. + +Mom and dad looked at each other and smiled. They said, "Tom, Lily, you don't have to study the same things. You can study what you like and learn from each other. But you have to be respectful and kind. Olives and plants are both interesting and important. And you have to wash your hands before you eat anything, okay?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to study both olives and plants together and share what they learned. They had fun and learned a lot. They also washed their hands and ate some snacks that mom and dad brought. They were happy and loved each other. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had a small camera that could record what they did. They wanted to make a funny show for their mom and dad. + +They put on hats and glasses and pretended to be different people. Tom was a doctor and Lily was a patient. "What is wrong with you?" Tom asked Lily. + +"I have a penny in my nose," Lily said. She showed Tom a shiny coin. "It hurts and I can't get it out." + +Tom looked at the camera and made a face. "Oh no, that is bad. You need to go to the hospital right now. Come with me." He took Lily's hand and led her to the couch. He put a pillow under her head and a blanket over her. + +He pretended to use a flashlight and a spoon to get the penny out. He made noises like "beep beep" and "clink clink". Lily giggled and tried not to move. + +After a while, Tom said, "I did it! I got the penny out. You are all better now." He showed Lily the coin and gave her a hug. + +"Thank you, doctor," Lily said. "You are very good." + +They smiled and waved at the camera. "The end," they said together. + +They stopped the camera and ran to show their mom and dad their show. Mom and dad laughed and clapped. They said they were very proud of Tom and Lily. They gave them a big hug and a cookie. Tom and Lily were happy. They liked to record funny shows. +Tim and Liz are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box in the closet. The box has a label that says "Do not open". Tim and Liz are curious. They want to see what is inside the box. + +"Let's open it!" Tim says. + +"No, we can't. Mom and Dad said no." Liz says. + +"But maybe it has something fun inside. Maybe it has a surprise for us." Tim says. + +He tries to open the box, but it is locked. He looks for a key, but he can't find one. He gets angry. He kicks the box. + +"Stop it, Tim! You will break the box. And you will make a lot of noise. Mom and Dad will hear us." Liz says. + +She tries to stop Tim, but he pushes her away. He keeps kicking the box. He makes a big hole in the box. He looks inside. He sees a lot of papers and books. He is disappointed. He throws the papers and books on the floor. + +"This is boring. This is not a surprise. This is just Mom and Dad's stuff." Tim says. + +He walks away from the box. He does not care about the mess he made. He looks for another toy to play with. + +Liz is sad. She looks at the box. She sees a small envelope in the corner of the box. She picks it up. She opens it. She sees a card. The card has a picture of Tim and Liz. The card says "Happy Birthday, Tim and Liz! We love you very much. Mom and Dad." Liz smiles. She feels happy. She sees a cheerful message on the card. She runs to Tim. She shows him the card. + +"Look, Tim! Look what I found. This is the surprise. This is for us. Mom and Dad made this for us. They are very nice. They love us very much." Liz says. + +Tim looks at the card. He feels sorry. He feels bad. He made a mistake. He was mean to Liz. He was mean to Mom and Dad. He hugs Liz. He says sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Liz. I'm sorry, Mom and Dad. I was wrong. I should not have opened the box. I should not have made a mess. I should have listened to you. You are right. This is a nice surprise. This is a nice card. Mom and Dad are very nice. They love us very much." Tim says. + +Liz hugs Tim. She says it's okay. She says she loves him. They look at the card together. They feel happy. They feel loved. They clean up the mess. They put the card on their shelf. They wait for Mom and Dad to come home. They want to say thank you. They want to say happy birthday. They want to hug Mom and Dad. They are cheerful twins. +Sara and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and read books. One day, their mom said, "We are going to the store. Do you want to come with me?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They put on their shoes and coats. They followed their mom to the car. They buckled their seat belts. + +On the way to the store, Sara saw a big sign. It had a picture of a cake and some candles. It said, "Happy Birthday, Anna!" Sara remembered that Anna was her friend from preschool. She had a birthday party tomorrow. + +"Mom, can we buy a present for Anna?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, honey. That's very thoughtful of you. What do you think she would like?" Mom said. + +Sara thought for a moment. She knew that Anna liked dolls and stickers. She said, "Maybe a doll and some stickers?" + +"Okay, let's look for them at the store," Mom said. + +Ben heard Sara and Mom talking. He wanted to be thoughtful too. He said, "Mom, can I buy a present for Anna too?" + +"Of course, sweetie. What do you think she would like?" Mom said. + +Ben thought for a moment. He knew that Anna liked cars and crayons. He said, "Maybe a car and some crayons?" + +"Okay, let's look for them at the store," Mom said. + +Sara and Ben smiled. They were happy to buy presents for their friend. They reminded each other to say, "Happy Birthday, Anna!" at the party. They hoped that Anna would like their presents. They were thoughtful twins. +Lily and Ben were playing with a ball in the park. They liked to kick the ball to each other and try to catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. + +One time, the ball rolled too far and went to the road. Lily and Ben ran after the ball, but they did not look for cars. A big car was coming fast and honked its horn. The driver was angry and shouted at them. + +"Hey, you kids! Get out of the road! You could get hurt! Don't you know how to play safely?" the driver said in a harsh voice. + +Lily and Ben were scared and ran back to the grass. They hugged each other and cried. They did not understand why the driver was so mean. + +A nice lady saw what happened and came to help them. She had a kind smile and a soft voice. + +"Are you okay, sweeties? That was a close call. You have to be careful when you play near the road. There are cars and trucks that can hurt you. You have to look both ways before you cross the road. And you have to hold hands with an adult. Do you understand?" the lady said and tried to explain. + +Lily and Ben nodded and wiped their tears. They said sorry to the lady and thanked her for helping them. + +The lady gave them a hug and said, "It's okay. I'm glad you're safe. Now, why don't you play with your ball over there, where it's safer? And remember to share and take turns. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben smiled and said yes. They took their ball and went to a different spot. They passed the ball to each other and had fun. They learned their lesson and played safely. +One day, a little kangaroo named Joey was playing with his friends in the forest. They liked to jump and hop and run and have fun. They saw a big pond and decided to go near it. + +"Let's soak in the water!" said Joey. "It looks cool and nice!" + +"But Joey, we are kangaroos, not ducks!" said his friend Lila. "We have fur, not feathers! We will get wet and cold and dirty!" + +"Who cares?" said Joey. "I want to try something new! Come on, don't be scared!" + +Joey jumped into the pond and splashed around. He felt happy and free. He laughed and called his friends to join him. But they shook their heads and stayed on the shore. + +Soon, Joey heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big bird flying over the pond. It was an eagle, and it had sharp claws and a hungry eye. It saw Joey in the water and thought he was a fish. It swooped down and tried to catch him. + +"Help! Help!" cried Joey. He was scared and wet and cold. He tried to swim away, but he was not good at it. He wished he had listened to Lila and stayed on the land. + +His friends heard his cry and ran to help him. They jumped and kicked and scared the eagle away. They pulled Joey out of the pond and hugged him. They were glad he was safe. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" said Joey. "I was silly and foolish. I should have listened to you. I learned my lesson. I will never soak in the water again!" + +"That's okay, Joey," said Lila. "We are your friends, and we love you. But remember, you are a kangaroo, not a duck. Be proud of who you are, and don't try to be something you're not!" + +Joey nodded and smiled. He thanked his friends and dried his fur. He learned to be happy with himself and his friends. He never soaked in the water again. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many trees. They want to discover what is behind the hill. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Max says. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Max!" Lily says. "But we have to be careful. Mommy said to stay close." + +They run up the hill and look around. They see a long line of orange things. They are not sure what they are. + +"What are those, Max?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know, Lily. Let's go closer and see." Max says. + +They walk to the line of orange things. They touch them and smell them. They are soft and sweet. They are pumpkins! + +"Wow, Lily! They are pumpkins!" Max says. "We can make faces on them and put candles inside. Like we did for Halloween!" + +"Yay, Max! That sounds fun!" Lily says. "But we have to ask Mommy first. Maybe they belong to someone." + +They run back to the hill and see Mommy waiting for them. They tell her what they discovered. + +"Good job, Lily and Max!" Mommy says. "You found a pumpkin patch! They are for everyone to enjoy. You can pick one each and take it home. But first, let's say thank you to the farmer who grew them." + +They go to the farmer and say thank you. He smiles and gives them each a sticker. They pick their favorite pumpkins and carry them to the car. They are happy and proud of their discovery. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big basket under a tree. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's go look at the basket," Anna says. + +"OK, but be quiet. Maybe someone is hiding there," Ben says. + +They run to the basket and peek inside. They see a lot of eggs with different colors. They are very pretty. + +"Wow, these are Easter eggs! Someone left them here for us," Anna says. + +She reaches for an egg, but suddenly a voice stops her. + +"Hey, leave my eggs alone! They are mine!" The voice belongs to a rabbit that jumps out of the basket. He is very angry. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They drop the egg and run away. + +"Sorry, Mr. Rabbit, we didn't know they were yours," Ben says. + +"You should not touch things that are not yours. That is not nice," the rabbit says. + +He picks up the egg and puts it back in the basket. He looks at Anna and Ben with his big eyes. + +"Next time, ask before you take something. Maybe I will share with you if you are polite," he says. + +He is a wise rabbit. He knows how to teach a lesson. + +Anna and Ben nod. They have learned their lesson. + +"Thank you, Mr. Rabbit. You are very wise. Can we be your friends?" Anna says. + +The rabbit smiles. He likes to make new friends. + +"Sure, you can be my friends. But don't touch my eggs again. They are for Easter," he says. + +He invites Anna and Ben to join him in the basket. They have a nice chat and play with the eggs. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls. They liked to dress them up and make them talk. Lily had a pink dress for her doll and Ben had a blue shirt for his doll. + +"Look, my doll is very pretty in her dress," Lily said. "She is original. She is not like any other doll." + +Ben nodded. He liked his doll too. He wanted to make his doll original as well. He looked around and saw a pin on the table. It was shiny and had a star on it. He had an idea. + +"I will put this pin on my doll's shirt," he said. "Then he will be original too. He will have a star." + +He took the pin and tried to put it on his doll's shirt. But he did not know how to use a pin. He pushed it too hard and it poked his finger. He cried out in pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The pin hurt me!" he said. + +Lily heard him and ran to him. She saw his finger bleeding. She felt sorry for him. + +"Don't cry, Ben," she said. "I will help you. I will wipe your finger with this cloth. Then it will feel better." + +She took a cloth and wiped his finger gently. She saw the pin on the floor and picked it up. + +"Be careful with this pin, Ben," she said. "It is sharp. It can hurt you. You don't need a pin to make your doll original. Your doll is already original. He is like you. He is your friend." + +Ben smiled. He felt better. He hugged his doll and thanked Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are a good friend. You are original too. You are kind and helpful." + +They hugged each other and went back to playing with their dolls. They were happy. They had original dolls and original friends. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play and laugh together. They also like to tell jokes to each other. Jokes are funny words that make people smile. + +One day, Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But there is a problem. The slide is too high for them. They are too small to reach the top. + +Ben has an idea. He says to Mia, "I have a joke for you. Do you want to hear it?" Mia says, "Yes, please. I like jokes." Ben says, "OK, listen. What do you call a fish that wears a bow tie?" Mia thinks for a moment. She does not know. She says, "I don't know. What do you call it?" Ben says, "Sofishticated!" Mia laughs. She thinks the joke is funny. She says, "That's a good joke, Ben. You are funny." + +Ben smiles. He says, "Thank you, Mia. You are kind. Do you want to go on the slide with me?" Mia says, "Yes, I do. But how can we go on the slide? It is too high for us." Ben says, "Don't worry. I have a plan. We can help each other. We can gain height. Do you know what that means?" Mia says, "No, I don't. What does it mean?" Ben says, "It means we can make ourselves taller. We can stand on each other's shoulders. Then we can reach the top of the slide. Do you want to try?" Mia says, "Yes, I do. That sounds fun. But who will go first?" Ben says, "You can go first. You are lighter than me. I will lift you up. I am strong. I am reliable. You can trust me." Mia says, "OK, thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Let's do it." + +Ben and Mia go to the slide. Ben bends down. He lets Mia climb on his shoulders. He holds her legs. He stands up. He walks to the slide. He says, "Are you ready, Mia?" Mia says, "Yes, I am. Are you ready, Ben?" Ben says, "Yes, I am. Let's go." Ben and Mia slide down the slide. They scream with joy. They feel the wind in their hair. They land on the ground. They hug each other. They are happy. They say, "That was fun. We did it. We gained height. We are brave. We are smart. We are the best." They laugh. They go on the slide again. And again. And again. They have a lot of fun. They tell more jokes to each other. They are happy friends. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is raining. Lily and Ben are sad. + +"Can we go out?" Lily asks her mom. + +"No, it is wet and cold. You can play inside," mom says. + +Lily and Ben are bored. They look for something fun to do. They see an umbrella in the closet. It is big and red. + +"Let's play with the umbrella!" Ben says. + +They take the umbrella and open it. They pretend it is a tent. They crawl under it. They have a picnic with their toys. They tell stories. They laugh. + +But then they smell something bad. It is the umbrella. It is smelly. It has mud and leaves on it. It was outside in the rain. + +"Yuck! What is that?" Lily says. + +"It is the umbrella. It is dirty. We need to close it," Ben says. + +They try to close the umbrella. But it is stuck. They pull and push. They can't close it. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +Mom hears them. She comes to the closet. She sees the umbrella. She sees the mess. + +"Oh, no! What have you done?" mom says. + +She helps them close the umbrella. She takes it outside. She cleans it. She cleans the closet. She cleans Lily and Ben. + +"Next time, ask me before you play with the umbrella," mom says. + +"Sorry, mom," Lily and Ben say. + +They hug mom. They are sorry. They are also hungry. + +"Can we have a snack?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can have a snack. But no more umbrella, okay?" mom says. + +"Okay, mom," Lily and Ben say. + +They go to the kitchen. They have a snack. They are happy. They are still friends. +Ben and Lily liked to go on walks with their mom and dad. They saw many things on their walks, like birds, flowers, and bugs. Sometimes they walked on a path, and sometimes they walked on a trail. A trail was like a path, but it was in the woods, and it was not smooth or straight. + +One day, they walked on a new trail. It was very different from the other trails they knew. It had big rocks, and tall trees, and a stream. Ben and Lily wanted to explore everything. They climbed on the rocks, and listened to the stream, and touched the trees. They felt happy and curious. + +Mom and dad followed them, but they did not explore. They just gazed at the woods. They gazed with their eyes wide and their mouths open. They gazed like they had never seen the woods before. Ben and Lily wondered why they gazed like that. They asked them, "Why do you gaze at the woods?" + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "Because this is an original trail. It is not like any other trail we have seen. It is very beautiful and special. We gaze at it because we want to remember it." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They understood. They gazed at the woods too. They wanted to remember the original trail. They felt happy and curious and grateful. They liked to go on walks with their mom and dad. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and bikes. One day, they see a big truck with many boxes. The truck is near a shop. Tom has a plan. + +"Let's take some boxes from the truck," he says to Sam. "We can have fun with them." + +Sam is not sure. He looks at the shop. He sees a sign with a star and the word "police". + +"Maybe the boxes are for the police," he says. "Maybe they have guns or toys inside. We should not touch them." + +Tom does not listen. He runs to the truck. He opens a box. He sees a long rope. He smiles. + +"Look, Sam, a rope! We can use it to swing or tie things. Come on, help me take it." + +Sam is scared. He does not want to make the police angry. He does not want to go to the truck. But he does not want to lose his friend. He follows Tom. He helps him take the rope. + +They run away with the rope. They do not see the man who comes out of the shop. The man is a police officer. He sees the boys and the rope. He knows the rope is important. He runs after them. + +"Hey, stop! That's my rope! You are in trouble!" he shouts. + +Tom and Sam hear the man. They look back. They see his star and his hat. They know he is a police officer. They are very afraid. They drop the rope. They try to run faster. + +But the rope is long. It is on the ground. It is in their way. They trip over the rope. They fall down. They hurt themselves. They cry. + +The police officer catches them. He is angry. He picks up the rope. He picks up the boys. He takes them to the shop. He calls their parents. He tells them what the boys did. + +Tom and Sam are sorry. They say they are sorry. But it is too late. They are in big trouble. Their parents are mad. The police officer is mad. They have to go home. They have to stay in their rooms. They have no fun. They have no cars or bikes. They have no rope. They have no friend. They have a bad ending. +Tim and Mia are twins who live in a big city. They like to play in the park with their ball and their dog. One day, they see a man selling ice cream near the park. They run to him and ask for ice cream. + +"Please, please, can we have ice cream?" they say. + +The man smiles and says, "Sure, but you have to pay me. One ice cream is two coins." + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They do not have any coins. They only have their ball and their dog. + +"Can we give you our ball or our dog?" they ask. + +The man shakes his head. "No, no, I only want coins. You have to go and ask your mom or dad for coins." + +Tim and Mia feel sad. They really want ice cream. They look at the man's cart. It has many ice creams of different colors and flavors. They smell so good. They think maybe they can take one ice cream when the man is not looking. + +But then they remember what their mom and dad always tell them. They tell them to be good and honest. They tell them to not take things that are not theirs. They tell them to resist bad ideas. + +Tim and Mia look at each other again. They decide to listen to their mom and dad. They say, "No, we will not take ice cream. We will resist. We will go and play with our ball and our dog. Maybe another day we will have coins and we will buy ice cream." + +The man hears them and feels proud of them. He says, "You are very good and honest kids. You have resisted a bad idea. You have made a good choice. I like you. Here, take one ice cream each. It is a gift from me. You deserve it." + +Tim and Mia are very happy. They thank the man and take the ice cream. They enjoy the ice cream as they play with their ball and their dog. They feel calm and happy. They have learned a lesson. They have learned to resist bad ideas and to be good and honest. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer. They are on the same team. Today, they have a big game. They want to win. + +Before the game, Sam says to Ben, "Are you ready, Ben? We have to play hard and score goals." + +Ben nods and replies, "Yes, Sam, I am ready. We are a good team. We can beat the other team." + +They smile and high-five. They run to the field. They see the other team. The other team is bigger and faster. Sam and Ben feel scared. + +The game starts. The other team has the ball. They run and pass and shoot. Sam and Ben try to stop them, but they are too slow and weak. The other team scores many goals. Sam and Ben do not score any goals. They feel sad and angry. + +The game ends. The other team wins. They cheer and hug. Sam and Ben cry and walk away. They do not talk to each other. They do not high-five. They are not friends anymore. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and sing songs. One day, they decide to perform a show for their mums and dads. They pick their favourite toys and costumes and make a stage in the living room. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I am, Lily. Are you?" Ben replies. + +"Yes, I am. Let's start!" Lily says. + +They sing and dance and act with their toys. They make funny faces and noises. Their mums and dads watch and clap and smile. They are very proud of Lily and Ben. + +"Wow, that was a great show, Lily and Ben!" Lily's mum says. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben say and bow. + +"Now, can you please help us tidy up the living room?" Ben's dad asks. + +"OK, OK!" Lily and Ben say and nod. + +They put their toys and costumes back in their boxes and bags. They fold the blankets and pillows. They make the living room neat and clean. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben!" their mums and dads say. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben say and hug. + +They are happy and tired. They say goodbye and go to bed. They dream of their show and their friends. +Sam liked to play with his cars on the floor. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He made them zoom and crash and honk. He had fun with his cars. + +But his sister Lily did not like his cars. She liked to play with her dolls on the couch. She had many dolls with pretty dresses and hair. She made them talk and hug and sing. She had fun with her dolls. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with Sam's cars. She asked him, "Can I play with your cars, Sam?" + +Sam said, "No, Lily. These are my cars. You have your dolls. Go play with them." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "But I want to play with your cars. They look fun. Please, Sam." + +Sam said, "No, Lily. Mind your own toys. Leave my cars alone." + +Lily did not listen to Sam. She waited until he was not looking. Then she grabbed some of his cars and ran to the couch. She put them with her dolls and pretended they were friends. + +Sam saw what Lily did. He felt frustrated and mad. He said, "Lily, give me back my cars. You took them without asking. That is not nice." + +Lily said, "No, Sam. These are my cars now. You have enough cars. Go play with them." + +Sam and Lily started to argue and shout. They did not share or play nicely. They made a lot of noise. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw Sam and Lily fighting over the cars. She felt disappointed and tired. She said, "Sam, Lily, stop fighting. You are both being selfish and rude. You need to learn to share and mind each other. If you can't play together, you can't play at all." + +Mom took away the cars and the dolls. She put them in a box. She said, "You can have your toys back when you say sorry and make up. Until then, you can sit on the floor and think about what you did." + +Sam and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they were wrong. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They said sorry to Mom and asked for their toys back. + +Mom smiled and gave them their toys back. She said, "That's better. Now you can play together and have fun. But remember to mind each other and share. OK?" + +Sam and Lily said, "OK, Mom. We will mind each other and share. We love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Sam and Lily. Now go play and be nice." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box of toys in the park. They are very happy. + +"Look, Lily, a car!" Ben says. He picks up a red car and makes it zoom on the grass. + +"Wow, Ben, a doll!" Lily says. She picks up a yellow doll and hugs it. "She is so pretty!" + +They play with the toys for a long time. They have fun. But then, they see a boy coming. He is bigger than them. He has a mean face. + +"Hey, those are my toys!" the boy says. He runs to the box and grabs the car and the doll. "Give them back!" + +"No, they are ours!" Lily and Ben say. They hold the toys tight. They are scared. + +The boy is angry. He pushes Lily and Ben. He takes the toys. He laughs. "Ha ha, you are silly! These toys are not for you. They are for me!" + +He opens his mouth and bites the car. He makes a sour face. "Yuck! This car is not a toy. It is a lemon!" + +He spits out the car. He bites the doll. He makes a sour face again. "Yuck! This doll is not a toy. It is a grapefruit!" + +He spits out the doll. He cries. "These are not toys. They are sour fruits. Who did this?" + +Lily and Ben smile. They know who did this. They did this. They used sour fruits to make fake toys. They tricked the boy. They are clever. + +They pick up the car and the doll. They run away. They find real toys to play with. They are happy. The end. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to go to the library and read books. They find many incredible books with pictures and stories. They learn about animals, colors, shapes and more. + +One day, Sara and Tom go to the library and see a new book. It is a big book with a shiny cover. It has a dragon on it. Sara and Tom both want to read it. They grab the book at the same time and pull hard. They start to yell and fight. + +The librarian comes and sees them. She is angry. She says, "Stop! You are making noise and breaking the book. You have to share and be nice. If you don't, you have to leave the library." + +Sara and Tom feel sad and sorry. They don't want to leave the library. They don't want to fight. They look at each other and say, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Can we be friends again?" + +They hug and smile. They say, "Yes, we can be friends again. I forgive you. You forgive me." They give the book to the librarian and say, "Thank you. We will share and be nice." The librarian smiles and says, "You're welcome. I'm glad you learned your lesson. You can stay and read the book together." + +Sara and Tom sit on a couch and open the book. They see many incredible pictures and stories of dragons. They read and laugh and have fun. They are happy and proud. They are good friends. +Ben likes to build with his blocks. He has many blocks of different colors and shapes. He can make towers, bridges, houses and more. Sometimes he builds with his friends, and sometimes he builds by himself. + +One day, Ben decides to build a kangaroo. He thinks kangaroos are fun and fast. He finds some brown blocks and some white blocks. He makes a big body, a long tail, a small head and two ears. He adds two legs and two arms. He looks at his kangaroo and smiles. + +But something is missing. His kangaroo has no eyes, no nose, no mouth. It cannot see, smell or talk. Ben thinks hard. He looks around his room. He sees his stickers. He has stickers of eyes, noses, mouths and more. He runs to get his stickers. + +He puts two eyes, a nose and a mouth on his kangaroo's face. He also puts a sticker of a pouch on its belly. He remembers that kangaroos have pouches to carry their babies. He wonders if his kangaroo has a baby. He looks inside the pouch. It is empty. + +Ben feels sad. He wants his kangaroo to have a friend. He thinks of a way to make a baby kangaroo. He finds some smaller blocks and some more stickers. He makes a smaller body, a shorter tail, a tiny head and two ears. He adds two legs and two arms. He puts two eyes, a nose and a mouth on its face. He puts it inside the pouch. + +He looks at his kangaroo and its baby. He feels happy. He hugs them and says, "Hello, kangaroo. Hello, baby kangaroo. You are my friends. I built you with my blocks and my stickers. I love you." +Tom 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 the ball and it rolled away. Then they ran after it and brought it back. + +One day, a stranger came to the park. He was a big man with a hat and a coat. He saw Tom and Lily's ball and picked it up. He said, "This is a nice ball. What is your name?" + +Tom and Lily did not know the stranger. They felt scared. They did not want to talk to him. They wanted their ball back. They said, "Give us our ball. It is ours. Go away." + +The stranger did not listen. He said, "No, this is my ball now. You can't have it. It is too hard for you. You are too small. I am big. I can kick it far." + +He kicked the ball hard. It flew over the fence and into the street. Tom and Lily heard a loud noise. A car hit the ball and made it pop. The ball was gone. + +Tom and Lily cried. They were sad and angry. They lost their ball. The stranger was mean. He laughed and walked away. + +A lady saw what happened. She was nice. She came to Tom and Lily and said, "I'm sorry. That was a bad man. He should not have taken your ball. What is your name?" + +Tom and Lily told her their names. She said, "I have a ball in my car. Do you want to play with it? It is soft and colorful. You can share it." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They smiled. They thanked the lady. She gave them her ball. They played with it. They liked it. They forgot about the stranger and the hard ball. They had fun. +Sara likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has a pink dress and long hair. Sara likes to brush Lily's hair and make her look pretty. + +One day, Sara finds a small car in the garage. It is her brother's car, but he is at school. Sara thinks it would be fun to drive the car with Lily. She puts Lily in the car and gets in too. She turns the key and the car makes a loud noise. + +Sara is scared, but she wants to drive. She pushes the pedal and the car moves. It goes very fast and bumps into things. Sara does not know how to stop the car. She sees a big tree and screams. + +Mom hears the noise and runs outside. She sees Sara and Lily in the car. She is angry and worried. She runs to the car and stops it. She takes Sara and Lily out of the car. She hugs Sara and says, "Are you okay? You should not play with the car. It is dangerous. You could get hurt." + +Sara is sorry and sad. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to drive with Lily. I did not mean to break the car and the tree." + +Mom says, "I know, Sara. But you have to ask before you use things that are not yours. And you have to be careful with things that are big and fast. You are lucky that you and Lily are not hurt. Come on, let's go inside and have some juice. And maybe we can find a safer toy for you and Lily to play with." +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make a stack of blocks or a house or a bridge. + +One day, they decide to make a very tall stack of blocks. They take turns to put one block on top of another. They want to see how high they can go. + +But then, they run out of blocks. They look around and see that Tom, their baby brother, has some blocks too. He is sitting on the floor and playing with them. + +"Tom, can we have some of your blocks?" Anna asks. "We need more blocks for our stack." + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to share. He hugs his blocks and says, "No, mine!" + +Anna and Ben feel sad. They stare at Tom and his blocks. They think he is not nice. + +They see that Tom has some blocks that fit their stack. They are the same color and shape. They want to take them. + +But then, they remember what Mommy said. Mommy said, "You have to share with your brother. He is little and he does not know better. You are big and you can be kind." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They nod. They decide to be kind. + +They go to Tom and smile. They say, "Tom, we are sorry. We do not want to take your blocks. We want to play with you. Do you want to join us? We can make a big stack together." + +Tom looks at them. He sees their smile. He feels happy. He nods. He says, "Yes, play!" + +They give Tom some of their blocks. Tom gives them some of his blocks. They mix and match the blocks. They make a big stack together. + +They are proud of their stack. They clap and cheer. They hug each other. + +They are happy. They are kind. They are friends. +Lily liked to look at the flowers in the garden. She liked the red ones, the yellow ones, and the pink ones. She liked how they smelled and how they felt. She liked to pick some and give them to her mom. + +One day, she saw a new flower in the garden. It was white and big and round. It had many petals and a yellow center. Lily had never seen it before. She ran to it and touched it. It was soft and fluffy. + +Lily wanted to know what it was. She saw a note next to the flower. It had some words on it. Lily could not read the words. She asked her mom to read them for her. + +Her mom came and looked at the note. She smiled and said, "This is a sunflower. It is a gift from your dad. He planted it for you. He said it will bloom every summer and make you happy." + +Lily was happy. She hugged her mom and thanked her dad. She liked the sunflower. She thought it was the best flower in the garden. She did not think it was boring at all. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many cubes of different colors and shapes. They liked to stack them up and make towers and houses and bridges. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Tom said, showing his cube tower to his sister. + +"That's nice, Tom, but I made a better house!" Lily said, pointing to her cube house with a roof and a door. + +They were having fun, but they were also impatient. They wanted to see what else they could do with their cubes. They saw a candle on the table. It had a bright flame that burned and made the room warm. + +"Let's play with the candle!" Tom said, grabbing a cube and moving towards the table. + +"No, Tom, that's dangerous!" Lily said, following him. "Mommy said we can't touch the candle. It can burn us and our toys!" + +But Tom did not listen. He wanted to see what would happen if he put his cube near the flame. He held his cube over the candle and waited. + +"Wow, look, Lily, my cube is changing!" Tom said, excited. He saw his cube melt and drip and turn black. He thought it was cool. + +But Lily was scared. She saw the smoke and the smell and the fire. She ran to the door and shouted. + +"Mommy, mommy, help! Tom is burning his cube!" +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They found a shiny thing on the ground. It looked like a pen, but it had a button on it. + +"What is this?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a laser," Lily said. + +"A laser? What is a laser?" Tom wondered. + +Lily shrugged. "Maybe it makes light. Let's try it." + +She pressed the button. A bright red beam came out of the shiny thing. It was very sharp. It cut through the grass and the fence. + +"Wow! That's cool!" Tom exclaimed. + +"Let me try it!" Lily said. She grabbed the shiny thing from Tom. + +"Hey, give it back!" Tom said. + +They started to fight over the shiny thing. They pulled and pushed and yelled. They did not see where the laser was pointing. + +The laser hit a window. The window was fragile. It broke into many pieces. The pieces fell on the ground and made a loud noise. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise. They came outside and saw the broken window and the shiny thing. + +"What have you done?" Mom asked. + +They were very angry. They took the shiny thing from Tom and Lily. They scolded them and sent them to their rooms. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They had broken the window and made Mom and Dad mad. They had hurt each other and the grass and the fence. They wished they had not played with the shiny thing. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that some things are dangerous and not for playing. They learned that they should not fight over things. They learned that they should listen to Mom and Dad. They learned that lasers are sharp and windows are fragile. +One day, a smart boy named Tom found a skull in the woods. He wanted to know more about it, so he took it home and showed it to his mom. + +"Mom, look what I found! It is a skull. What is a skull?" Tom asked. + +"A skull is a hard part of your head that protects your brain. It is very important. Where did you find it?" Mom said. + +"I found it in the woods. Can I keep it?" Tom said. + +Mom looked at the skull and saw that it was very old and dirty. She thought it might belong to someone who lived a long time ago. + +"Tom, I think this skull is not yours to keep. It might be part of someone's history or family. Maybe someone is looking for it. We should try to find out where it came from and return it." Mom said. + +Tom was sad. He liked the skull and wanted to learn more about it. But he also wanted to do the right thing. + +"Okay, Mom. How can we find out where it came from?" Tom said. + +Mom thought for a moment. She remembered that there was a museum in town that had a lot of things from the past. Maybe they could help. + +"Let's go to the museum and ask them. Maybe they know something about this skull. Come on, let's go." Mom said. + +Tom and Mom went to the museum and showed the skull to a nice lady who worked there. She was very surprised and happy to see it. + +"Wow, this is amazing! Where did you find this skull?" She said. + +"We found it in the woods. We want to know where it came from and return it to its place." Tom and Mom said. + +The lady smiled and thanked them. She told them that the skull was very old and rare. It belonged to a tribe of people who lived in the woods a long time ago. They were very smart and brave. They fought against a bad king who wanted to take their land and hurt them. They united with other tribes and defeated the bad king. They buried their dead in a special place in the woods, where they could rest in peace. + +The lady said that the skull must have been dug up by an animal or a storm. She said that they should put it back where it belonged, so that the tribe's spirit could be happy. She said that she would go with them and show them the way. + +Tom and Mom agreed. They followed the lady to the woods and found the special place where the tribe buried their dead. There were many skulls and bones there, covered with stones and flowers. The lady said a prayer and placed the skull among the others. She thanked Tom and Mom for their kindness and respect. + +Tom and Mom felt good. They learned a lot about the skull and the tribe. They also learned that it is important to unite with others who need help, and to honor the past and the people who lived before. They hugged the lady and went back home. They never forgot the skull and the story behind it. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. Some toys are big, some toys are small. Some toys are new, some toys are old. + +One day, Mom says, "Lily and Tom, it is time to take a bath. You are dirty from playing. Come to the bathtub." Lily and Tom do not want to take a bath. They want to play more. They say, "No, Mom, we do not need a bath. We are not dirty. We are clean." + +Mom says, "Yes, you do need a bath. Look at your hands. Look at your feet. Look at your clothes. They are all dirty. You need to wash them. Come to the bathtub now." + +Lily and Tom go to the bathtub. Mom fills the bathtub with water. She puts some soap and bubbles in the water. She says, "This is a cheap soap. It does not cost much money. But it makes good bubbles. You can play with the bubbles in the bathtub. It is fun." + +Lily and Tom see the bubbles. They like the bubbles. They forget that they do not want to take a bath. They get in the bathtub. They splash the water. They blow the bubbles. They laugh and giggle. They say, "Thank you, Mom, for the cheap soap. It makes good bubbles. We like to take a bath." Mom smiles and says, "You are welcome, Lily and Tom. I am glad you like to take a bath. You are good twins." +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pick cherries from the big tree. Sara had a basket and Ben had a bag. They filled them with red and juicy cherries. + +"Look, Sara, I found a big cherry!" Ben said, holding up a cherry that was bigger than his thumb. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a big cherry!" Sara said. "Can I see it?" + +Ben gave Sara the cherry. She looked at it and smiled. Then she bit it. It was sweet and yummy. + +"Hey, that was my cherry!" Ben said. He was angry. "Give it back!" + +"I can't give it back, Ben. I ate it!" Sara said. She laughed. + +"That's not fair, Sara. You have to share!" Ben said. He tried to grab the basket from Sara. + +"No, Ben, these are my cherries!" Sara said. She pulled the basket away from Ben. + +They both pulled and pulled. The basket was broken. The cherries fell on the ground. + +"Oh no, Sara, look what you did!" Ben said. He was sad. "Now we have no cherries!" + +"Oh no, Ben, I'm sorry!" Sara said. She was sorry too. "What can we do?" + +They looked at the cherries on the ground. Some were dirty and some were squished. But some were still good. + +"Maybe we can pick up the good cherries and wash them," Sara said. + +"Maybe we can find another basket or bag," Ben said. + +They nodded. They decided to work together. They picked up the good cherries and put them in a bowl. They washed them with water. They found a new basket and a new bag. They shared the cherries. + +"Thank you, Sara, for sharing with me," Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben, for sharing with me," Sara said. + +They hugged. They were happy. They learned to repeat a good word: share. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big bucket full of water and some cups and spoons. They pretended to make soup and tea and cake with the water and the dirt and the leaves. + +One day, they saw a bird on the fence. It was small and brown and had a red spot on its chest. It looked very thirsty and tired. Lily and Tom wanted to help the bird. They decided to give it some water from their bucket. + +They rushed to the fence with their bucket and a cup. They were very careful not to scare the bird. They poured some water into the cup and held it out to the bird. The bird looked at them with its bright eyes and hopped closer. It drank some water and chirped happily. + +Lily and Tom felt very happy too. They smiled at the bird and talked to it in a quiet voice. They asked it its name and where it came from. The bird told them it was called Ruby and it had flown a long way from the forest. It thanked them for the water and said they were very kind. + +Lily and Tom learned that it is good to help others who are in need. They also learned that it is fun to make new friends. They played with Ruby for a while and then let it fly away. They waved goodbye and hoped to see it again. They went back to their bucket and continued their game. They were very happy. +Lila and Tom are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. But Lila wants to build a big castle, and Tom wants to build a fast train. They start to argue and pull the blocks from each other. + +"Stop it, Tom! This is my castle!" Lila says. + +"No, it's my train!" Tom says. + +They pull harder and harder, until the blocks fly everywhere. They scatter on the floor, on the couch, on the table. Some blocks hit Lila and Tom on the leg. It hurts. They cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the tears. She is not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"Lila and Tom were fighting over the blocks. They scattered them all over the room. They hurt their legs." A voice says. + +Mom looks around and sees a wise old owl sitting on the window sill. He has been watching the children play. + +"Thank you, Mr. Owl, for telling me the truth." Mom says. + +She picks up Lila and Tom and hugs them. She tells them to say sorry to each other and to share the blocks. She helps them clean up the mess and put the blocks back in the box. + +"Next time, you can take turns or build something together. That way, you can have more fun and less trouble." Mom says. + +Lila and Tom nod and smile. They hug Mom and thank Mr. Owl. They learn their lesson and play nicely. Mr. Owl winks and flies away. He is a wise old owl. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a dog named Spot. Spot is big and brown and friendly. + +One day, Mom says, "I have a surprise for you. If you are good and help me with the chores, you will get a reward." Sara and Tom are happy. They want to know what the reward is. Mom says, "You will see. It is something lovely." + +Sara and Tom help Mom with the dishes, the laundry, and the dusting. They are good and do not fight. Spot helps too. He brings the socks and the toys to Mom. Mom says, "Good boy, Spot. You are a good helper." + +When they finish the chores, Mom says, "Now you can have your reward. Follow me." She leads them to the garden. There, they see a big box with a bow. Mom says, "This is for you. Open it." + +Sara and Tom are excited. They open the box. Inside, they see a small, fluffy, white kitten. The kitten meows and looks at them with big blue eyes. Sara and Tom are delighted. They hug the kitten and pet it. Mom says, "This is your new friend. You can name her and take care of her. She is your reward for being good and helping me." + +Sara and Tom thank Mom and kiss her. They name the kitten Snowy. They play with Snowy and Spot in the garden. Snowy and Spot get along well. They chase each other and lie in the sun. Sara and Tom think they have the best reward ever. They think Snowy is lovely. They are very happy. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of blocks. They could make many things with the blocks, like houses, cars, and animals. + +One day, they decided to play a game with the blocks. They called it the treasure game. They took some blocks and hid them under a blanket. Then they took turns to find the blocks and count them. + +"Your turn, Lily," Tom said. "I hid five blocks under the blanket. Can you find them and number them?" + +Lily lifted the blanket and looked for the blocks. She saw a red block, a blue block, a yellow block, a green block, and a bright block. The bright block was shiny and had sparkles on it. + +"Wow, this is a special block!" Lily said. "It looks like a treasure!" + +She picked up the bright block and held it in her hand. She smiled and said, "One, two, three, four, five. I found all the blocks and numbered them. And I found the treasure!" + +Tom clapped his hands and said, "Good job, Lily! You are very smart and lucky. Can I see the treasure?" + +Lily nodded and showed him the bright block. They both admired it and wondered where it came from. Maybe it was a gift from a fairy or a star. They decided to keep it as their secret treasure and share it with each other. They put it back in the box of blocks and continued to play the treasure game. They had a lot of fun and learned to number the blocks. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to follow their grandma when she goes out. Grandma is elderly, but she is very kind and funny. She tells them stories and gives them cookies. + +One day, grandma says, "I have to visit my friend Mary. She lives in a big house with a garden. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily and Tom nod and smile. They put on their coats and hats and follow grandma to the bus stop. They wait for the bus and get on. They sit next to grandma and look out the window. They see cars, trees, shops and people. + +The bus stops at a gate. Grandma says, "This is Mary's house. Come on, let's go and say hello." She holds Lily and Tom's hands and leads them to the door. She rings the bell and waits. + +The door opens and a lady with white hair and glasses appears. She smiles and says, "Hello, grandma. And who are these two cuties?" + +Grandma says, "These are my grandchildren, Lily and Tom. They wanted to visit you with me." + +Mary says, "How nice. Come in, come in. I have some toys and books for you to play with. And some cake and juice for later." + +Lily and Tom follow Mary and grandma into the house. They see a big living room with a sofa, a table, a fireplace and a shelf. On the shelf, there are many photos of Mary and her family. Lily and Tom are curious and want to see them. + +Mary says, "Do you want to see my photos? I can tell you who they are and what they did. They are very interesting." + +Lily and Tom nod and say, "Yes, please." + +Mary picks up a photo and shows it to them. She says, "This is me when I was a little girl. I had long braids and a blue dress. I liked to play with dolls and tea sets. Do you like dolls and tea sets?" + +Lily says, "I do. I have a doll named Lucy and a tea set with flowers. I like to pretend I am a princess and have tea parties with Lucy and Tom." + +Tom says, "I like tea parties too. But I also like cars and trains and planes. I have a car that makes noises and a train that goes around a track. I like to pretend I am a driver and a conductor and a pilot." + +Mary says, "That's wonderful. I have a car and a train and a plane too. They are old, but they still work. Do you want to see them?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please." + +Mary takes them to another room where there are many toys and books. She shows them her car and her train and her plane. She says, "These were my son's toys. He loved them very much. He grew up and became a pilot. He flies all over the world and sends me postcards. Do you want to see them?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please." + +Mary shows them her postcards. They have pictures of different places and animals and people. She says, "This is from Africa. He saw lions and elephants and giraffes. This is from China. He saw pandas and dragons and temples. This is from France. He saw the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre and the Notre Dame. Do you know what these are?" + +Lily and Tom shake their heads. They don't know. But they think they are very pretty and interesting. + +Mary says, "They are very famous and important. They are landmarks and museums and churches. They have a lot of history and art and culture. Do you want to learn more about them?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please." + +Mary says, "I have some books that can tell you more about them. They have words and pictures and maps. They are very fun and informative. Do you want to read them?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please." + +Mary gives them some books and helps them read them. They learn new words and facts and stories. They are very happy and excited. + +Grandma watches them and smiles. She says, "You are very smart and curious. You like to learn new things. I am very proud of you." + +Lily and Tom hug grandma and say, "Thank you, grandma. We love you." + +Mary says, "You are very sweet and polite. You are welcome to visit me anytime. I love you too." + +Lily and Tom hug Mary and say, "Thank you, Mary. We love you too." + +They have a wonderful visit. They play and read and talk and laugh. They eat cake and drink juice. They say goodbye and thank you. They follow grandma to the bus stop. They get on the bus and go home. They +Lily liked to read books. She had many books with pictures and words. She read about animals, cars, fairies and more. She read every day with her mom or dad. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They saw a bridge over a stream. Lily wanted to cross the bridge and see the water. Mom said yes, but be careful. Lily held mom's hand and walked on the bridge. She saw fish and ducks in the stream. She was happy. + +Lily saw a lemon tree near the bridge. She liked lemons. She asked mom if she could pick one. Mom said yes, but warned her that lemons are sour. Lily did not know what sour meant. She picked a lemon and bit it. She made a funny face. The lemon was sour! It hurt her tongue and made her eyes water. She did not like it. + +Mom gave Lily some water to drink. She said sorry, Lily. She said sour means something that tastes sharp and bitter. Lily said she learned a new word. She said she liked sweet things better. Mom said she liked sweet things too. She gave Lily a hug and a kiss. + +They went back to the bridge and sat on a bench. Mom took out a book from her bag. She said let's read a story, Lily. Lily said yes, please. She liked to read books. She hoped the book had something sweet in it. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of leaves that dad had raked. They wanted to jump in the leaves and have fun. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" Ben said. He ran to the pile and jumped in. He laughed and threw leaves in the air. + +Lily followed him, but she was careful. She did not want to hurt herself or the rake. She saw the rake lying on the ground next to the pile. It had sharp teeth and a long handle. She did not like the rake. She hated the rake. She thought it was scary and mean. + +"Ben, watch out for the rake!" Lily said. She pointed to the rake. She hoped Ben would see it and move away. + +But Ben did not hear her. He was too busy playing. He rolled over in the leaves and hit the rake with his arm. He felt a sharp pain and cried out. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The rake bit me!" Ben said. He looked at his arm and saw a red mark. He was bleeding. He was scared and sad. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. The rake is bad. It hurt you. Let's go to mom. She will make it better." Lily said. She took his hand and led him to the house. + +Mom saw them and gasped. She saw the blood and the rake. She knew what happened. She was angry and worried. + +"Ben, Lily, what happened? Why did you play with the rake? It's dangerous. You could have been hurt worse." Mom said. She took Ben to the bathroom and cleaned his wound. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I didn't see the rake. I just wanted to play in the leaves. It was fun." Ben said. He felt sorry too. He did not mean to be naughty. + +"I know, Ben. But you have to be careful. The rake is not a toy. It's a tool. It can hurt you and others. You have to stay away from it." Mom said. She hugged him and smiled. + +"OK, mom. I will. I don't like the rake. I hate the rake." Ben said. He hugged her back and smiled too. + +Lily watched them and nodded. She agreed with Ben. She hated the rake too. She wished it would go away. She wanted to play in the leaves with Ben, but without the rake. She hoped dad would put it away soon. She loved Ben and mom. She did not want them to be hurt. She wanted them to be happy. +Lily liked to dress up in her mom's clothes. She liked to wear her mom's hats and shoes and necklaces. She liked to look at herself in the mirror and pretend she was a princess. + +One night, when mom and dad were out, Lily decided to dress up again. She went to mom's closet and found a pretty dress. It was pale blue, like the sky. She put it on and felt very happy. + +But the dress was too big for Lily. It dragged on the floor and made her trip. She fell down and hit her head on the table. She felt a lot of pain and saw blood on her dress. She started to cry very loud. + +She cried and cried, but no one came. Mom and dad were not home. The babysitter was in the other room and did not hear her. Lily was alone and scared and hurt. + +She wished she did not dress up in mom's clothes. She wished she was a good girl and stayed in her bed. She wished mom and dad would come back and hug her and make her feel better. But they did not come. Lily cried until she fell asleep on the floor, in the pale dress. +Anna liked to play in the rain. She had a big yellow umbrella that kept her dry. She liked to jump in the puddles and splash the water. She was happy. + +But one day, the rain was very strong. It made loud noises and flashed bright lights. Anna was scared. She wanted to go home. She ran with her umbrella, but the wind was too fast. It blew her umbrella away. Anna cried. + +She saw a boy with a red umbrella. He was walking with his mom. Anna ran to them and asked if she could share the umbrella. The boy looked at her and said no. He said it was his umbrella and he did not want to share. He said Anna was wet and dirty and would ruin his umbrella. He was not fair. + +Anna was sad and angry. She wanted to have her umbrella back. She wanted to improve her situation. She had an idea. She waited until the boy and his mom crossed the street. Then she ran after them and grabbed the red umbrella. She pulled it hard and ran away. + +The boy was shocked and mad. He yelled and chased Anna. But Anna was faster. She ran with the red umbrella and did not look back. She thought she was smart and clever. She did not care about the boy. + +But she did not see the car. The car was coming fast and did not stop. It hit Anna and the red umbrella. Anna fell to the ground and did not move. The umbrella broke into pieces. The boy and his mom saw what happened and screamed. They ran to help Anna, but it was too late. Anna was gone. The end. +One day, a wealthy child named Lily went to the park with her nanny. She saw some other children playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she was shy and scared. + +"Can I play with you?" she asked one of the children, a boy named Tom. + +"Sure, if you dare," Tom said. "We are playing a game. You have to swing as high as you can and then jump off. It's fun!" + +Lily looked at the swing and felt nervous. She had never jumped off a swing before. She thought it was dangerous and scary. + +"I don't know if I can do that," she said. + +"Come on, don't be a baby," Tom said. "It's easy. Look, I'll show you." + +Tom swung as high as he could and then let go of the swing. He flew in the air and landed on his feet. He laughed and clapped his hands. + +"See? It's fun! Now you try," he said. + +Lily felt a little bit of courage in her heart. She wanted to show Tom that she was not a baby. She wanted to have fun too. She got on the swing and started to swing. She swung higher and higher. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She felt happy and free. + +She looked at Tom and saw him smiling and cheering for her. She smiled back and decided to jump. She let go of the swing and felt a thrill in her stomach. She flew in the air and landed on her feet. She laughed and clapped her hands. + +"I did it! I did it!" she said. + +"Wow, you did it! You're awesome!" Tom said. + +They hugged and became friends. They played on the swings and slides for a long time. Lily forgot about her nanny and her wealth. She only cared about having fun and making friends. She learned to dare and to enjoy life. She was happy. +Sam likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He reads them every day. He learns new things from the books. He likes to read about animals, cars, and stars. + +One day, Sam's mom tells him to clean his room. She says he has too many books. She says he should give some books to other kids. She says he has no space for his toys. She says he is making a waste. + +Sam does not want to give his books away. He says his books are his friends. He says he needs them all. He says he does not make a waste. He says he is not a baby. He says he can read big words. + +Sam's mom is not happy. She says he is being selfish. She says he should share his books. She says he should be nice. She says he should listen to her. + +Sam is not happy. He says he is not selfish. He says he is smart. He says he likes his books. He says he does not want to listen to her. + +Sam and his mom are both angry. They do not talk to each other. They do not look at each other. They do not hug each other. + +Sam's dad comes home. He sees Sam and his mom. He sees the books. He sees the waste. He sees the heavy faces. He asks what is wrong. + +Sam and his mom tell him their problem. They both talk at the same time. They both want him to agree with them. + +Sam's dad listens to them. He thinks for a while. He smiles. He has an idea. + +He says he loves books too. He says he loves to read with Sam. He says he is proud of Sam. He says he understands Sam. + +He also says he loves Sam's mom. He says he loves to help her. He says he is proud of her. He says he understands her. + +He says they can solve their problem. He says they can keep some books and give some books. He says they can make a pile of books they want to keep and a pile of books they want to give. He says they can do it together. He says they can have fun. + +Sam and his mom like his idea. They say they are sorry. They say they love him. They hug him. + +They go to Sam's room. They look at the books. They talk about the books. They laugh about the books. They make two piles of books. They are happy. + +They take the pile of books they want to give to the car. They drive to the library. They donate the books to the library. They meet other kids who like to read. They make new friends. + +They go back home. They read the books they want to keep. They read them together. They learn new things. They enjoy the books. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and read books. One day, they find a big book in the library. It has many pictures and words. Lily and Ben want to read the book together. + +But Lily and Ben have a problem. Lily wants to read the book first. She says, "I am smart. I can read the book better than you. Give me the book!" She tries to take the book from Ben. + +Ben does not like that. He says, "No, you are not smart. You are mean. I want to read the book too. Let me have the book!" He pulls the book from Lily. + +Lily and Ben shout at each other. They tug and pull the book. They do not share. They do not listen. They do not have fun. + +The librarian hears them. She comes to them. She says, "Stop shouting! Stop fighting! What are you doing?" She takes the book from them. She says, "This book is for everyone. You have to share and take turns. You have to be kind and respectful. You have to be smart and learn." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry. We were wrong. We want to be smart and learn. We want to be kind and respectful. We want to share and take turns." They hug and say sorry to each other. + +The librarian smiles. She says, "That's good. Now you can read the book together. You can enjoy the pictures and words. You can learn new things. You can be friends." She gives them the book. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They read the book together. They share and take turns. They listen and talk. They have fun. They are smart and kind. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom with grocery. They would carry the bags, put the food in the fridge, and sort the cans. Mom was always happy with them and said they were impressive. + +One day, mom had to go to the grocery alone because Anna and Ben were sick. They had a fever and a cough and had to stay in bed. Mom told them to sleep and drink water and she would be back soon. + +Anna and Ben felt bored and sad. They wanted to go with mom and help her. They did not want to sleep. They decided to sneak out of bed and play with their toys. They thought mom would not notice. + +But mom did notice. When she came back, she saw Anna and Ben out of bed and their toys all over the floor. She was not happy. She said they were naughty and careless. They did not listen to her and they did not take care of themselves. She said they could get worse and make her worry. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they made a mistake. They apologized to mom and said they would sleep and get better. Mom hugged them and said she loved them. She said they could still be impressive if they followed her advice and did what was good for them. + +The moral of the story is: listen to your mom and take care of your health. +Tom and Lily liked to swim in the pool. They wore swim suits and goggles and jumped in the water. They played with balls and toys and splashed each other. They were very happy. + +But one day, the pool was closed. There was a sign that said "No swim today". Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted to swim and have fun. They did not like the sign. + +They started to complain to their mom. "Why no swim? We want swim! Swim, swim, swim!" they said. They cried and stamped their feet. They did not listen to their mom. + +Their mom tried to calm them down. She said "I know you want to swim, but the pool is closed for cleaning. It will be open tomorrow. We can do something else today. How about we go to the park and play on the swings and slides?" + +Tom and Lily stopped crying and looked at their mom. They liked the park too. They liked the swings and slides. They thought for a moment. Then they nodded and said "OK, we go to park. But tomorrow we swim, OK?" + +Their mom smiled and said "OK, tomorrow we swim. But today we go to park and have fun." She took their hands and led them to the car. Tom and Lily dried their tears and smiled. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben are in the car with Mom. They are going to the park to play. Lily is happy. She likes the swings and the slide. Ben is bored. He wants to see the animals at the zoo. + +"Mom, are we there yet?" Ben asks. + +"Not yet, honey. We have to stop for gas first. The car needs gas to go," Mom says. + +"What is gas?" Lily asks. + +"Gas is a kind of fuel. It makes the car run. We put it in the tank," Mom explains. + +"Where does gas come from?" Ben asks. + +"Gas comes from under the ground. People dig it out and sell it at the gas station," Mom says. + +They see a sign that says "Gas Station". Mom turns the car and drives in. She stops at a pump and gets out. She puts a hose in the tank and presses a button. The pump makes a noise. + +"Can we get out too?" Lily asks. + +"No, sweetie. You have to stay in the car. It's not safe to get out here. There are cars and trucks and people moving around. And gas can be dangerous. It can catch fire or make you sick," Mom says. + +"Can we roll down the window?" Ben asks. + +"Only a little bit. You can get some fresh air, but don't stick your head out. And don't touch anything," Mom says. + +She rolls down the windows a little bit. Lily and Ben look outside. They see a big truck with a tank on the back. It says "Gas Delivery". They see a man in a uniform get out of the truck. He has a hose too. He connects it to a big metal pipe on the side of the gas station. + +"What is he doing?" Lily asks. + +"He is bringing more gas to the gas station. He is filling up the underground tank. That's where the gas comes from when we pump it," Mom says. + +She finishes pumping the gas and puts the hose back. She goes inside the gas station to pay. She comes back with a receipt and a candy bar. + +"Here you go, kids. A treat for being good," Mom says. + +She gives them the candy bar to share. They break it in half and eat it. It is sweet and crunchy. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, my loves. Now buckle up. We're almost at the park," Mom says. + +She starts the car and drives away. The sky is clear and blue. The sun is bright and warm. Lily and Ben are happy. They can't wait to play at the park. +Tom is a little boy who likes to play with his cars and trucks. He has many toys, but his favorite is a red fire truck that makes a loud noise. He likes to pretend he is a fireman and help people. + +One day, Tom is playing with his fire truck in his room when he hears his mom call him. He runs to the kitchen and sees his mom holding a spoon and a bottle. She says, "Tom, it's time to take your medicine. You have a cold and this will make you feel better." + +Tom does not like medicine. It tastes bad and makes him cough. He says, "No, mom, I don't want medicine. I want to play with my fire truck. I have to save people from the fire." + +Mom says, "I know, Tom, but you have to take your medicine first. It's only a little bit and then you can go back to play. If you don't take your medicine, you will stay sick and you won't be able to play at all." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He does not want to stay sick. He wants to play with his fire truck and have fun. He notices that his mom looks tired and busy. She has to cook and clean and take care of him and his baby sister. He decides to be a good boy and take his medicine. + +He says, "OK, mom, I will take my medicine. But can I make the fire truck noise when I swallow it?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Sure, Tom, you can make the fire truck noise. That's a good idea. Here you go, open your mouth." + +Tom opens his mouth and mom puts the spoon in. He feels the medicine go down his throat and makes a loud "Woo-woo-woo" sound. Mom laughs and says, "Good job, Tom, you did it. You are a brave fireman. Now you can go back to play with your fire truck. But don't forget to wash your hands and drink some water." + +Tom says, "Thank you, mom, I love you. You are the best mom ever." He gives her a hug and runs back to his room with his fire truck. He feels a little better and hopes he will get well soon. He plays with his fire truck and pretends he is a fireman and helps people. He is happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the big building where they lived. They knew they were not allowed to go in the elevator by themselves, but they were curious and bored. One day, when their mom was busy in the kitchen, they sneaked out of their apartment and ran to the elevator. They pushed the button and waited for the door to open. + +"Where do you want to go?" Tom asked Lily. + +"I don't know. Let's see what's on the top floor," Lily said. + +They got in the elevator and pushed the highest button. The elevator started to move up, but then it made a loud noise and stopped. The lights went out and it was very dark inside. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Tom shouted, but no one heard them. + +They were scared and cried. They hugged each other and hoped someone would find them soon. + +But no one came. The elevator was broken and no one knew they were there. They stayed in the dark for a long time, until they were hungry and thirsty and cold. They wished they had listened to their mom and not gone in the elevator by themselves. + +The moral of the story is: Don't do things that are dangerous or forbidden, or you might get in trouble and regret it. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play music. Tom plays the drum. Lily plays the flute. They have a big show at school. They want to shine. + +"Look at my note, Lily," Tom says. He shows her a paper. It has a star on it. "The teacher says I am good at drumming." + +"That's nice, Tom," Lily says. She shows him her paper. It has a heart on it. "The teacher says I am good at fluting." + +They smile at each other. They are happy. + +But then, they see Ben. Ben plays the guitar. He is very competitive. He wants to be the best. He has a paper too. It has a crown on it. + +"Ha ha, look at my note, Tom and Lily," Ben says. He waves his paper. "The teacher says I am the best at music. I will shine more than you at the show." + +Tom and Lily feel sad. They do not like Ben. He is mean. + +They go to their mom. They tell her what Ben said. Mom hugs them. + +"Do not listen to Ben, Tom and Lily," Mom says. "You are both good at music. You are both special. You will both shine at the show. Just play with your heart and have fun." + +Tom and Lily feel better. They thank Mom. They go to practice. They play their drum and flute. They sound beautiful. They are ready for the show. +Tom and Sue were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big gray truck with a red light on top. It was a fire truck. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "It is so big and loud!" + +"Let's go see it!" Sue said. They ran to the fence and looked at the truck. They saw some men in yellow suits. They had hoses and helmets. They were firemen. + +The firemen got out of the truck and ran to a house. The house had smoke and flames. It was on fire. The firemen yelled to each other. + +"Get the hose ready!" + +"Watch out for the windows!" + +"Is everyone out?" + +Tom and Sue were scared. They did not like the fire. They did not like the smoke. They did not like the yelling. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they shouted. "Help us!" + +Their mommy and daddy heard them and came to the fence. They picked them up and hugged them. + +"Don't worry, sweeties," their mommy said. "The firemen are here to help. They will put out the fire and make everything safe." + +"They are brave and strong," their daddy said. "They are heroes." + +Tom and Sue felt better. They wiped their tears and smiled. They thanked the firemen and waved to them. They went back to their yard and played. They hoped the people in the house were okay. They hoped the fire would never come back. +Tom was a bald boy who liked cake very much. He always wanted to eat cake for breakfast, lunch and dinner. His mom and dad told him that cake was not good for him all the time. They said he should eat other foods, like fruits and vegetables, to be healthy and strong. + +One day, Tom saw a big cake on the table. It was his mom's birthday cake. It had pink frosting and sprinkles and candles. Tom wanted to eat the cake so badly. He thought his mom and dad would not notice if he took a small piece. He reached for the knife and cut a slice of cake. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" his mom asked. She came into the kitchen and saw Tom with the cake. She was very angry and sad. "That was my birthday cake! You ruined it! How could you be so selfish and greedy?" + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he had made a big mistake. He had hurt his mom's feelings and wasted the cake. He wished he had listened to his mom and dad and stayed away from the cake. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I should have stayed away from the cake. I should have waited for you and dad. I should have respected your birthday. Please forgive me," Tom said. + +His mom hugged him and said, "I forgive you, Tom. But you have to learn to control yourself and think of others. Cake is not the most important thing in life. Love and kindness are. Next time, stay away from the cake and stay close to your family." +Lila and Tom are going to the park with their mom. They want to play soccer with their friends. Mom says they need to pack some equipment before they go. + +"What is equipment, mom?" Lila asks. + +"Equipment is things you need to do something. For soccer, you need a ball, shoes, and water," mom says. + +"Can I pack the ball, mom?" Tom says. + +"Sure, Tom. You can pack the ball. But be careful. It is important not to lose it. It is your dad's ball and he loves it very much," mom says. + +Lila and Tom go to their room and find the ball. They also find their shoes and water bottles. They put them in a big bag. They are ready to go. + +"Mom, we packed the equipment!" Lila and Tom say. + +"Good job, kids. You are very smart and helpful. Let's go to the park and have fun," mom says. + +They go to the car and put the bag in the trunk. They buckle up and drive to the park. They see their friends waiting for them. They are excited to play soccer. They take out the ball and the shoes and run to the field. They have a great time. They do not forget the ball. They are happy. +Anna liked to play with her computer. She liked to watch videos, draw pictures and learn new things. But sometimes she played too much and forgot to do other things. She forgot to eat, to drink, to rest and to help her mom. + +One day, her mom asked her to help with the dishes. Anna said no, she wanted to play more. Her mom said she had to help, it was not fair to leave all the work to her. Anna said she did not care, she wanted to play more. Her mom said she was being selfish and rude, and turned off the computer. + +Anna was very angry. She cried and shouted and tried to reach the computer. But her mom was taller and stronger, and she held the computer high. Anna could not reach it. She felt very sad and lonely. + +She saw her mom was also sad. She saw her mom had many dishes to wash and dry. She saw her mom was tired and needed help. She felt sorry for her mom. She realized she had been selfish and rude. She wanted to say sorry and help her mom. + +She stopped crying and shouting. She went to her mom and hugged her. She said sorry for being selfish and rude. She said she loved her mom and wanted to help her. Her mom smiled and hugged her back. She said she loved her too and thanked her for helping. She gave her the computer back and said she could play later, after they finished the dishes. + +Anna was happy. She helped her mom with the dishes. They talked and laughed and had fun. They finished the dishes quickly and had some cookies and milk. They felt warm and cozy. Then they played with the computer together. They watched videos, drew pictures and learned new things. They had a good time. + +The moral of the story is: Playing with the computer is fun, but not more important than helping your mom and being kind. Sharing and caring makes everyone happy. +Tom is a fat cat who likes to sleep and eat. He does not like to play or run. He has a red collar with a bell that his owner gave him. Tom thinks the bell is too loud and annoying. + +One day, Tom sees a bean on the floor. It is green and shiny and smells good. Tom is curious and hungry. He tries to bite the bean, but it is hard and slippery. He spits it out and bats it with his paw. The bean rolls under the sofa. + +Tom follows the bean and tries to reach it with his paw. He feels something soft and fuzzy. It is a mouse! The mouse is scared and runs away. But the mouse has a string attached to its tail. The string is also attached to the bean. + +Tom pulls the string and the bean comes out. He is happy and thinks he has caught the mouse. He tries to bite the bean again, but it is still hard and slippery. He spits it out and bats it with his paw. The bean rolls under the sofa again. + +Tom follows the bean and tries to reach it with his paw. He feels something soft and fuzzy again. It is the mouse! The mouse is still scared and runs away. But the mouse has a string attached to its tail. The string is also attached to the bean. + +Tom pulls the string and the bean comes out. He is confused and thinks he has caught the mouse again. He tries to bite the bean again, but it is still hard and slippery. He spits it out and bats it with his paw. The bean rolls under the sofa again. + +Tom follows the bean and tries to reach it with his paw. He feels something soft and fuzzy again. It is the mouse! The mouse is very smart and has a plan. The mouse has attached the string to the bell on Tom's collar. The mouse runs away and makes the bell ring. + +Tom hears the bell and thinks someone is calling him. He forgets about the bean and the mouse. He runs out from under the sofa and looks for his owner. He does not see his owner, but he sees a bowl of food. He is hungry and tired. He eats the food and goes to sleep. He dreams of beans and mice. +Tom and Mia were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build tall towers and bridges with different colors. They were having fun and talking to each other. + +"Look, Mia, I made a castle!" Tom said, showing his blocks. + +"Wow, Tom, that's very nice! Can I include some of my blocks too?" Mia asked, holding some red and yellow blocks. + +"Sure, Mia, let's make it bigger and prettier!" Tom said, smiling. + +They added more blocks to the castle, making it taller and wider. They were proud of their work and admired it. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake and heard a loud noise. The blocks started to fall and the castle collapsed. They were scared and confused. It was an earthquake! + +"Tom, Mia, come here quickly!" their mom shouted from the kitchen. She ran to them and hugged them. "Are you okay? Don't worry, it's over now." + +Tom and Mia nodded, but they felt miserable. They looked at their broken castle and felt sad. They had worked so hard and now it was gone. + +"Mom, our castle is ruined!" Tom said, tears in his eyes. + +"I know, honey, I'm sorry. But you can build it again later, okay? The most important thing is that you are safe and we are together." their mom said, comforting them. + +She took them to the couch and gave them some cookies and milk. She told them stories and sang to them. They felt a little better and hugged their mom. They loved her very much. +Tom liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He had a blue car that was his favorite. It was shiny and fast and had a big engine. + +One day, Tom's mom said they were going to the store. Tom wanted to bring his blue car with him. He put it in his pocket and got ready to go. He was happy to have his car with him. He thought maybe he would see more cars at the store. + +At the store, Tom saw many things. He saw fruits and vegetables and candy and books. He saw other people and other children. He also saw more cars. He saw big cars and small cars and red cars and green cars. He wanted to look at them all. He forgot about his blue car in his pocket. + +Tom's mom bought some things and paid at the counter. She said it was time to go home. Tom followed her to the door. But then he remembered his blue car. He reached into his pocket to get it. But it was not there. He felt sad and scared. Where was his blue car? + +Tom looked around the store. He saw a pile of cars on a shelf. He ran to the shelf and looked for his blue car. He saw many cars, but not his blue car. He felt his pocket again. It was empty. He started to cry. He had lost his blue car. + +Tom's mom heard him cry and came to him. She asked him what was wrong. Tom told her he had lost his blue car. He showed her his empty pocket. He said he was sorry. He said he loved his blue car. + +Tom's mom hugged him and said it was okay. She said she was sorry too. She said they would look for his blue car. She said maybe someone had taken it by mistake. She said maybe they could find it or get a new one. She said she loved him. + +Tom felt a little better. He wiped his tears and nodded. He hoped they would find his blue car. He hoped no one had broken it or thrown it away. He hoped his blue car was safe and happy. He missed his blue car. He wanted to play with it again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and climb. They saw a big pole with a red flag on top. They wanted to touch the flag. + +"Let's go to the pole," Ben said. "I can reach the flag." + +"No, Ben, it's too high," Lily said. "You might fall." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the pole and tried to climb it. He held on to the pole with his hands and feet. He moved up slowly. + +Lily watched him. She was scared. She saw that the pole was wobbly. She saw that the wind was strong. She saw that Ben was trembling. + +"Ben, come down, please," Lily said. "It's not safe. You're trembling."