diff --git "a/TinyStories_1014.txt" "b/TinyStories_1014.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1014.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +But today, Tom is late. He wakes up late and eats his breakfast late. He says sorry to his mom and puts on his helmet. He rides his bike very fast, but there is a lot of traffic on the road. Cars and buses and trucks are everywhere. They make a lot of noise and smoke. Tom has to stop and wait many times. He thinks he will miss his class. + +He sees a shortcut. It is a small path that goes through the park. He thinks it will be quicker and quieter. He turns his bike and goes on the path. He sees flowers and trees and birds. He feels happy and calm. He rides his bike faster and faster. + +He gets to the school gate. He looks at his watch. He is not late. He is on time. He thinks he is lucky and smart. He parks his bike and runs to his class. He sees his teacher and his friends. They smile and say hello. He thinks he has a reliable bike and a good day. +Anna and Ben love to go to the park with Mom. They like to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also like to feed the ducks and the geese that live in the pond. Mom always brings some bread for them to share. + +One day, they saw a new bird in the park. It was big and white and had a long neck. It had a red thing on its head and a black thing on its beak. Mom said it was a swan. Anna and Ben thought it was pretty. + +"Can we feed the swan, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Swans can be mean sometimes. They might bite you or flap their wings at you. Stay close to me and don't touch them," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They broke some bread and threw it to the swan. The swan ate the bread and made a honking sound. It seemed to like it. Anna and Ben smiled. + +They threw some more bread, but then they ran out. The swan looked at them and wanted more. It swam closer to them and stretched its neck. Anna and Ben backed away. + +"Mom, the swan is coming!" Ben said. + +"Don't worry, just stay calm and walk away slowly. Don't run or scream. It won't hurt you if you don't bother it," Mom said. + +But the swan was not happy. It wanted more bread. It opened its beak and hissed. It flapped its wings and splashed water. It looked angry. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They held Mom's hand and walked away fast. The swan followed them and tried to bite them. Mom shouted at the swan and waved her arms. The swan stopped and turned away. + +Anna and Ben were safe. They ran to the swings and played there. They did not want to feed the swan anymore. + +"Mom, the swan was mean!" Anna said. + +"Yes, it was. Sometimes animals can be mean if they are hungry or scared or want something. But they can also be nice if you are nice to them. Remember, the ducks and the geese were sweet to you. They did not bite you or flap their wings at you. They said thank you for the bread," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They learned a lesson. They decided to be nice to all the animals in the park, but to be careful of the swan. They had fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They had a good day at the park. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big fat cat sitting on a bench. The cat was gazing at the birds in the tree. He looked hungry and bored. + +"Let's give him a snack," Lily said. She had a bag of crackers in her backpack. She took out a cracker and broke it in half. She gave one half to Tom and kept the other half for herself. + +They walked slowly to the bench. They did not want to scare the cat. They smiled and said, "Hello, cat. Do you want a snack?" + +The cat looked at them with his green eyes. He sniffed the cracker. He licked his lips. He took the cracker from Lily's hand and ate it. He purred and rubbed his head against her leg. + +"Good cat," Lily said. She petted his fur. Tom gave him his half of the cracker too. The cat ate it and purred louder. He jumped on the bench and curled up next to Lily. He closed his eyes and slept. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They had made a new friend. They sat on the bench and gazed at the birds too. They shared the rest of the crackers and talked about the cat. They wondered what his name was and where he lived. They decided to call him Snack. +Sara likes to print pictures of animals. She has a big book with many animals and a small machine that makes copies. She puts the book in the machine and pushes a button. Then the machine prints a picture on a paper. + +One day, Sara wants to print a picture of a cricket. A cricket is a small and thin bug that makes a loud noise. Sara thinks crickets are funny and cute. She finds a picture of a cricket in her book and puts it in the machine. She pushes the button and waits. + +But something is wrong. The machine makes a strange noise and stops. Sara looks at the paper and sees a big mess. The picture of the cricket is not clear. It is blurry and has many lines and dots. Sara is sad and confused. + +"What happened?" she asks her mom, who is in the kitchen. + +Her mom comes to see the machine and the paper. She smiles and says, "I think the machine is broken. It needs to be fixed. Maybe there is something inside that is blocking it." + +She opens the machine and looks inside. She gasps and says, "Look, Sara, you won't believe this!" + +Sara looks inside and sees a real cricket. The cricket is alive and moving. It jumped out of the book and into the machine. It was trying to print itself. Sara laughs and says, "Wow, a real cricket! It wanted to be a picture!" + +Her mom says, "Yes, a real cricket. But it can't be a picture. It is a living thing. It needs to be free. Let's take it outside and let it go." + +They take the cricket outside and put it on the grass. The cricket hops away and makes a loud noise. Sara waves and says, "Bye, cricket! Thank you for the funny surprise!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They had a big bucket and some sand toys. They wanted to make a sand castle. + +"Let's march to the sandbox!" Lily said. She picked up the bucket and held Ben's hand. They walked with big steps and made loud noises. "March, march, march!" + +They reached the sandbox and put the bucket down. They filled it with sand and turned it over. They made a tower for their castle. They used a shovel and a rake to make walls and windows. They decorated their castle with shells and stones. + +"Look at our castle!" Ben said. He was proud of their work. "It's the best castle ever!" + +Lily nodded. She saw a man selling ice cream nearby. She had an idea. "Do you want some ice cream?" she asked Ben. + +Ben's eyes lit up. He loved ice cream. "Yes, please!" he said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the man. They asked for two cones, one chocolate and one vanilla. The man smiled and gave them their ice cream. They paid him with some coins. + +They went back to their castle. They sat on a bench and licked their ice cream. It was cold and sweet and delicious. + +"This is the best day ever!" Lily said. + +Ben agreed. He hugged Lily. They were happy. +Emma and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were in a different world. They had a big wardrobe that they used as a door. They put on hats and coats and opened the wardrobe. + +"Let's go to the snow land today," Emma said. "Maybe we can see some animals." + +"OK," Ben said. "But be careful. It might be cold and slippery." + +They walked into the wardrobe and closed the door behind them. They felt the soft fur coats and the cold air. They saw white snow everywhere. They heard a loud roar. + +"What was that?" Emma asked. She was scared. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe a lion or a bear. Let's hide behind this tree." + +They ran to a big tree and peeked out. They saw a big brown animal with horns and a long beard. It was a goat. It looked angry. + +"Who are you?" the goat asked. It had a deep voice. "Why are you in my land?" + +Emma and Ben did not know what to say. They had never seen a goat like that before. They wanted to go back to their room. + +"Please don't hurt us," Emma said. "We are just playing. We came from the wardrobe." + +"The wardrobe?" the goat said. "You mean the magic wardrobe? The one that leads to other worlds?" + +"Yes," Ben said. "We are sorry. We didn't mean to bother you. Can we go back now?" + +The goat looked at them for a moment. Then it smiled. + +"Of course you can," it said. "But you must be careful. There are other animals here that are not so friendly. And you must not tell anyone about the wardrobe. It is a secret." + +Emma and Ben nodded. They thanked the goat and ran back to the wardrobe. They opened the door and saw their room. They felt relieved. + +They took off their hats and coats and put them back in the wardrobe. They closed the door and hugged each other. + +"That was fun," Emma said. "But also scary." + +"Yes," Ben said. "Maybe next time we can go to a different world. One that is not so loud." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They had a toy gun and a green flag. They pretended to be soldiers and enemies. + +"Bang, bang, I shoot you!" Tom said, pointing the toy gun at Lily. + +"No, you miss me!" Lily said, running away with the flag. + +They chased each other around the trees and the swings. They had fun. + +But then, a big dog came. It saw the green flag and wanted to play too. It ran after Lily and barked loudly. + +"Help, help, Tom!" Lily cried, dropping the flag and trying to climb a tree. + +Tom heard Lily and turned around. He saw the big dog and got scared. He threw the toy gun and ran away. + +The big dog caught the flag and shook it in its mouth. It ripped the flag to pieces. Then it saw Lily on the tree and jumped to get her. + +Lily screamed and fell down. The big dog bit her leg and made her bleed. + +Lily was hurt and sad. Tom was gone and did not help her. The flag was gone and broken. The game was over. It was a bad ending. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toy trains. They like to make them go fast and loud on the tracks. Sara has a red engine and Ben has a blue engine. They pretend that their engines are racing each other. + +"Vroom, vroom, my engine is faster than yours!" Sara says. + +"No, mine is faster and stronger!" Ben says. + +They push their engines harder and harder, until Sara's engine falls off the track and breaks. Sara starts to cry. + +"Look what you did! You broke my engine!" Sara says. + +Ben feels bad. He did not mean to break Sara's engine. He wants to help her. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. It was an accident. Here, let me see your engine. Maybe I can fix it." Ben says. + +He picks up Sara's engine and tries to put the pieces back together. He is very careful and gentle. He supports the broken part with his hand and snaps it into place. + +"There, it's fixed! See, it can still go vroom, vroom!" Ben says. + +He gives Sara's engine back to her. Sara stops crying and smiles. She is happy that Ben fixed her engine. She hugs him and says thank you. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Do you want to share my snack?" Sara says. + +She takes out a bag of gummy bears from her backpack. She gives some to Ben and keeps some for herself. They eat the gummy bears and make funny faces. + +"Mmm, these are yummy. I like the green ones." Ben says. + +"Me too. But the yellow ones are sour. Bleh!" Sara says. + +They laugh and play with their engines again. They are having fun. They are good friends. +Sam was a big dog who loved his owner, Ben. Ben was a little boy who liked to play with Sam in the yard. They had a lot of fun together, running, jumping, and throwing a ball. + +One day, a mean man came to the yard. He had a stick and a bag. He wanted to take Sam away from Ben. He said, "This is a nice dog. I can sell him for a lot of money. Come here, doggy." + +Sam did not like the mean man. He felt angry and scared. He barked at the mean man and showed his teeth. He wanted to protect Ben and himself. He ran to Ben and stood in front of him. + +Ben was also angry and scared. He hugged Sam and said, "No, you can't take Sam. He is my friend. Go away, mean man." + +The mean man did not listen. He swung his stick at Sam and Ben. He tried to grab Sam by the collar. But Sam was faster and stronger. He bit the mean man's hand and made him drop the stick and the bag. He growled and chased the mean man away. + +Ben and Sam were happy and safe. They went inside the house and told Ben's mom what happened. Ben's mom was proud of Sam and Ben. She gave them both a hug and a treat. She said, "You are very brave, Sam and Ben. You protected each other from the mean man. I love you both very much." +Lily was a gifted girl who loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes in her room. She liked to pour the colors on paper and make beautiful pictures. She painted flowers, animals, stars and rainbows. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Lily wanted to go to the park and play with her friends. But she had to wear a scarf to keep warm. She did not like her scarf. It was gray and boring. She wished she had a scarf like her paintings. + +She had an idea. She took her scarf and some colors to her room. She poured the colors on the scarf and made a new picture. She painted a big sun with a smiley face and some clouds. She was very happy with her scarf. It was bright and fun. + +She put on her scarf and went to the park. Her friends saw her scarf and liked it very much. They said it was the most beautiful scarf they had ever seen. They asked her how she made it. Lily told them she used her colors and her gift. They said she was very clever and talented. Lily felt proud and warm. She played with her friends and had a great time. +Ben and Lily were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and feed them. They saw cows, pigs, chickens and a goat. The goat was white and had horns. He was old and liked to eat grass. + +"Hello, goat!" Ben said. He gave him some grass. The goat ate it and made a sound. "Baa!" + +"Can I pet him?" Lily asked. She reached out her hand. + +"Be careful, he might bite," Ben said. He held Lily's hand. + +The goat did not bite. He let Lily touch his fur. He was soft and warm. He looked at them with his eyes. + +"You are nice, goat," Lily said. She smiled. + +The goat smiled back. He was happy. He liked the children. + +But then, the goat felt something in his chest. It hurt. He could not breathe. He fell down on the ground. He did not move. + +"Goat? Goat!" Ben shouted. He shook him. "Wake up, goat!" + +Lily cried. She hugged Ben. "What happened to goat?" + +The farmer came. He saw the goat. He was sad. He knew the goat for a long time. + +"I'm sorry, children," he said. "The goat is dead. He was very old. He passed away." + +"Passed away?" Ben asked. He did not understand. + +"It means he is gone. He is not here anymore. He is in a better place," the farmer said. + +"Will we see him again?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe, someday. But we can always remember him. He was a good goat. He was our friend," the farmer said. + +He took the children to the house. He gave them some cookies and milk. He told them stories about the goat. How he was born, how he played, how he helped the farm. The children listened. They felt sad, but also happy. They learned a lot about the goat. They thanked the farmer. They said goodbye to the goat. They hoped he was happy too. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to sing songs with their mom. Mom says singing is good for their voice. She teaches them how to make different sounds and how to breathe. + +Today, mom says they will prepare for a special show. They will sing for dad when he comes home from work. Anna and Ben are very excited. They want to make dad happy. + +Mom helps them choose a song they know well. It is about a rainbow and a pot of gold. They practice the song many times. They sing loud and clear. They try to remember the words and the tune. Mom says they are doing great. + +When dad comes home, he sees mom, Anna and Ben in the living room. They have a microphone and a speaker. They smile and wave at him. Dad is curious. He sits on the couch and claps his hands. + +Mom says, "We have a surprise for you, dad. We prepared a song for you. We hope you like it." She turns on the speaker and gives the microphone to Anna and Ben. They hold it together and start to sing. They look at dad and mom. They sing with joy and confidence. + +Dad listens to their song. He is very proud and happy. He thinks they have beautiful voices. He thinks they are very obedient and smart. He thinks they are the best twins in the world. He cheers and claps louder when they finish. He hugs them and kisses them. He says, "Thank you, my loves. You made my day. You are amazing singers. I love you very much." +Ben and Mia like to play with keys. They have a big box of keys that Mom gave them. Some keys are shiny, some keys are old, some keys are big, some keys are small. Ben and Mia try to find what the keys can unlock. + +One day, they find a small door in the wall. It is behind a big chair. They move the chair and see the door. The door has a lock. Ben and Mia want to see what is behind the door. They look for a key that can fit the lock. + +They try many keys, but none of them fit. They are sad. They want to open the door. Then, Mia sees a key that is different. It is not shiny or old. It is not big or small. It is made of paper. It has a picture of a flower on it. Mia thinks it is pretty. She shows it to Ben. + +Ben says, "Let's try it." He puts the paper key in the lock. He turns it. The lock makes a click. The door opens. Ben and Mia are happy. They look inside the door. They see a secret room. The room has toys, books, and candy. It is a fun room. Ben and Mia smile. They say, "Thank you, paper key!" They go inside the room and play. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and penguins. They liked the animals and wanted to see more. + +They came to a big fence with a sign that said "Ostriches". Ben and Lily did not know what ostriches were. They looked over the fence and saw some big birds with long necks and legs. The birds had black and white feathers and small heads. + +"Wow, look at those birds!" Ben said. "They are so tall and funny!" + +"Can we touch them?" Lily asked. + +Mom and Dad said no, they could not touch the ostriches. They said the ostriches might bite or kick them. They said the ostriches were not friendly. + +But Ben and Lily did not listen. They saw a hole in the fence and crawled through it. They wanted to meet the ostriches and play with them. + +They ran towards the birds and waved their hands. They said hello and tried to pet them. But the ostriches did not like that. They got scared and angry. They hissed and pecked at Ben and Lily. They chased them around the field. + +Ben and Lily were very scared. They cried and screamed. They wanted to go back to Mom and Dad. But they could not find the hole in the fence. They were trapped with the ostriches. + +Mom and Dad heard their cries and saw what happened. They ran to the fence and called for help. A zookeeper came and opened a gate. He got Ben and Lily out of the field and took them to Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad were very mad and sad. They hugged Ben and Lily and said they were sorry. They said they should have listened and obeyed. They said they were foolish to go near the ostriches. + +Ben and Lily said they were sorry too. They said they learned their lesson. They said they would never go near the ostriches again. They said they did not like the ostriches anymore. They said they liked the penguins better. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they hear a loud sound. They look and see many people with drums and flags. They are making a march. + +"What are they doing?" Lily asks. + +"They are having a parade," Ben says. "They are showing their original things. Look, that one has a big hat. And that one has a funny costume." + +Lily and Ben run to the sidewalk. They want to see the parade better. They clap and cheer. They like the original things. They think they are fun and pretty. + +"Can we make a march too?" Lily says. + +"Sure, we can," Ben says. "We can use our toys and clothes. We can make our own original things." + +Lily and Ben go back to their home. They find their drums and whistles. They find their hats and scarves. They make their own march. They go around the block. They make a loud sound. They show their original things. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Tom went to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings and the slide. They saw a big dog with a ball. The dog was friendly and wanted to play. + +"Can we play with the dog, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and gentle," Mom said. "And don't forget to wipe your hands after." + +Lily and Tom ran to the dog and threw the ball. The dog ran after it and brought it back. They had fun for a while. Then Tom had an idea. + +"Let's use the ball as a pillow," he said. "It's soft and round." + +He took the ball from the dog and put it under his head. He lay down on the grass and closed his eyes. + +The dog did not like that. He wanted his ball back. He barked and growled. He jumped on Tom and bit his ear. + +Tom screamed and cried. Mom ran to him and picked him up. She saw blood on his ear and his shirt. + +"Oh no, Tom, you're hurt!" she said. "We have to go to the doctor." + +She wiped his ear with a tissue and held him tight. She looked for the dog's owner, but no one was there. + +Lily was scared and sad. She dropped the ball and followed Mom. She wished they had not played with the dog. She wished they had been more useful. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a big box of toys with many different things inside. One day, they found a new toy in the box. It was a soft and fuzzy animal with big eyes and a long tail. It looked like a mouse, but it was not real. + +"Look, Lily, a mouse!" Sam said, picking up the toy. "Do you want to play with it?" + +"Yes, Sam, let me see!" Lily said, reaching for the toy. "It is so cute and soft!" + +Sam and Lily took turns holding the toy and making it squeak. They pretended it was their pet and gave it a name. They called it Squeaky. They had a lot of fun with Squeaky. + +But then, Sam had a bad idea. He wanted to see what would happen if he squeezed Squeaky very hard. He thought it would make a funny noise. He did not know that it would hurt Squeaky. + +"Sam, what are you doing?" Lily asked, seeing Sam squeeze Squeaky. + +"Watch this, Lily!" Sam said, squeezing Squeaky harder and harder. "It will make a loud squeak!" + +But Squeaky did not make a loud squeak. It made a sad and quiet squeak. And then, it stopped squeaking. Sam felt something wet and sticky on his hand. He looked at Squeaky and saw that it was broken. There was red stuff coming out of it. It was not a toy. It was a real mouse. + +"Sam, you hurt Squeaky!" Lily cried, seeing the mouse. "You squeezed the life out of him!" + +Sam was shocked and scared. He dropped the mouse and ran away. He did not want to play with Squeaky anymore. He did not want to play with any toys anymore. He felt very bad for what he did. + +Lily was sad and angry. She picked up the mouse and hugged it. She wished she could make it squeak again. She wished she could make it alive again. She did not want to play with Sam anymore. He felt very bad for what he did. +Sara was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a big cake with candles and many presents. She wanted to open them all. She ran to the table where the cake was. + +"Wait, Sara!" her mom said. "You have to blow the candles first. And be careful, the floor is wet." + +But Sara did not listen. She was too excited. She slipped on the wet floor and fell. She hit her head on the table. The cake fell on her face. The candles burned her hair. She screamed. + +"Help, help!" her mom shouted. She ran to Sara and tried to put out the fire. She was very frightened. She called 911. + +The ambulance came and took Sara to the hospital. She had a big bump on her head and some burns on her face and hair. She had to stay in the hospital for many days. She missed her birthday party and her presents. She was very sad. She wished she had listened to her mom. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They had a net and a jar to catch them. + +"Look, Lily, a big gray spider!" Ben said. He ran to the spider with his net. + +"Be careful, Ben, it might bite!" Lily said. She followed him with her jar. + +Ben swung his net and caught the spider. He put it in the jar and closed the lid. He was very happy. + +"Let's examine it, Lily!" Ben said. He held the jar up to the sun. + +Lily looked at the spider. It had eight legs and two eyes. It was hairy and scary. + +"I don't like it, Ben. It is too gray and too big. Can we let it go?" Lily said. She felt sorry for the spider. + +"Okay, Lily. We can let it go. But first, can we show it to Mom?" Ben said. He wanted to show his catch. + +"Alright, Ben. But hurry up. The spider wants to go home." Lily said. She agreed to show it to Mom. + +They ran to Mom, who was sitting on a bench. They showed her the jar with the spider. + +"Wow, Ben and Lily, you found a very interesting bug!" Mom said. She examined the spider with them. + +"Can we let it go now, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweeties. Let's find a nice spot for it." Mom said. She took them to a bush and opened the jar. + +The spider crawled out of the jar and into the bush. It was happy to be free. + +"Bye, spider. Have a nice day!" Ben and Lily said. They waved to the spider. + +They put their net and jar away and went to play some more. They had fun in the park. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. One day, they both want the same book. It is a big book with many words. It is a dictionary. + +"Give me the book!" Tom says. He pulls the book from Anna's hands. + +"No, it is mine!" Anna says. She pulls the book back from Tom's hands. + +They pull and pull until the book rips in half. They hear a loud noise. It is their mom. She is angry. + +"What did you do?" Mom says. She sees the book on the floor. It is torn and red. Red is the color of blood. Mom thinks the book is hurt. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Tom and Anna say. They are scared. They think Mom will punish them. + +Mom picks up the book. She is sad. She loves the book. It was a gift from her dad. He is not here anymore. He is in heaven. + +"This book is very special to me," Mom says. "It has many words that I learned from my dad. He taught me how to read and write. He was very smart and kind. He would not like to see you fight over his book." + +Tom and Anna feel bad. They did not know the book was special to Mom. They did not know it was from her dad. They hug Mom and say they are sorry again. + +Mom hugs them back. She is not angry anymore. She is glad they are sorry. She does not punish them. But she tells them to be careful with their books and toys. She tells them to share and be nice to each other. She tells them to love each other like she loves them. + +Tom and Anna nod. They understand. They love Mom and they love each other. They promise to be good. They help Mom fix the book with tape. They look at the words in the book. They ask Mom to teach them some words. Mom smiles. She is happy. She thinks of her dad. She thinks he is happy too. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to cook something for Mommy's birthday. They found some eggs, flour, sugar and milk. They mixed them in a big bowl. They poured the batter into a cake pan. They put the pan in the oven. + +"Mommy will love our cake!" Lily said. + +"Yes, she will!" Ben said. "We need to make it pretty. Let's find some candles." + +They looked around the kitchen. They saw a box of candles on the counter. They climbed on a chair and reached for the box. But the box was too far. They stretched their arms. They felt uncomfortable. + +"Ouch!" Lily said. "I hurt my hand." + +"Me too!" Ben said. "The box is too heavy." + +They dropped the box. The candles fell out. Some of them rolled on the floor. Some of them hit the oven. The oven made a loud noise. Smoke came out. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben said. "The cake is burning!" + +They ran out of the kitchen. They called for Mommy. + +"Mommy, Mommy, help!" they shouted. + +Mommy came running. She saw the smoke and the candles. She turned off the oven. She opened the door. She took out the pan. The cake was black and hard. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry. + +"We wanted to cook a cake for you," Lily said. + +"For your birthday," Ben said. + +"But we made a mess," Lily said. + +"And we burned the cake," Ben said. + +Mommy smiled. She hugged them. + +"Thank you for trying," Mommy said. "I appreciate your love. But next time, please ask me before you cook. And be careful with the candles. They can be dangerous." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said sorry. + +"Can we still have a birthday party?" Lily asked. + +"Of course," Mommy said. "We can make another cake together. Or we can buy one. And we can use the candles that are not broken. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben cheered. They said yes. + +They cleaned up the kitchen. They made or bought a new cake. They put the candles on it. They sang happy birthday to Mommy. They ate the cake. They had fun. + +The end. +Lily was a girl who liked to test things. She liked to test how fast she could run, how high she could jump, and how loud she could shout. She also liked to test her shadow. She liked to see how it changed when she moved or when the sun moved. + +One day, she decided to test her shadow in a new way. She found a big cardboard box and cut out a hole in one side. She put the box over her head and looked through the hole. She saw her shadow on the wall. She waved her hand and saw her shadow wave back. She smiled and saw her shadow smile back. She said, "Hello, shadow!" + +But her shadow did not say anything. It just copied her. Lily felt sad. She wanted her shadow to talk to her. She said, "Please, shadow, say something. Are you my friend?" + +But her shadow still did not say anything. It just copied her. Lily felt angry. She said, "Fine, shadow, you are not my friend. You are a mean shadow. You are a poor shadow. I don't like you." + +But her shadow still did not say anything. It just copied her. Lily felt scared. She said, "Stop, shadow, stop. You are scaring me. You are a bad shadow. Go away." + +But her shadow still did not say anything. It just copied her. Lily felt trapped. She wanted to get out of the box. She tried to push the box off her head, but it was too heavy. She cried, "Help, help, someone help me!" + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily under the box and lifted it off her head. She hugged Lily and said, "What happened, Lily? Why are you crying?" + +Lily told her mom about her test and her shadow. She said, "I wanted to talk to my shadow, but it did not talk to me. It just copied me. It was mean and poor and bad. It scared me." + +Her mom said, "Oh, Lily, your shadow is not mean or poor or bad. It is just a shadow. It cannot talk or think or feel. It just shows your shape when the light hits you. It is not your friend, but it is not your enemy either. It is just a part of you." + +Lily said, "Really? But why did it copy me?" + +Her mom said, "Because that is what shadows do. They copy your movements and expressions. They are like mirrors, but not as clear. They are fun to play with, but not to talk to." + +Lily said, "Oh, I see. I was silly to think my shadow could talk to me. I was silly to get angry and scared. I'm sorry, shadow. I'm sorry, mom." + +Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. You were just curious and creative. You like to test things, and that is good. But sometimes, you need to be careful and ask for help. And sometimes, you need to remember that not everything is alive or has feelings. Some things are just things." + +Lily said, "I understand, mom. Thank you for helping me. Can I still play with my shadow?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can. But maybe not with the box. How about we go outside and play with your shadow in the sun?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom, that sounds fun. Come on, shadow, let's go!" +Anna liked to number her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big bear. She named him Bobo. She gave him a red scarf and a blue hat. She numbered him one. + +One day, Anna felt sick. She had a fever and a cough. Her mom took her to the hospital. Anna was scared. She did not like the hospital. It was white and cold and noisy. She had to wear a mask and lie on a bed. A doctor came to see her. He had a mask and a coat and a stethoscope. + +"Hello, Anna. I'm Dr. Lee. I'm here to help you feel better. What is your favorite toy?" he asked. + +Anna pointed to Bobo. She hugged him tight. + +"This is Bobo. He is my best friend. He is number one," she said. + +Dr. Lee smiled. He looked at Bobo. + +"Bobo is a very nice bear. He has a red scarf and a blue hat. He is very creative. Can I listen to his heart?" he asked. + +Anna nodded. She let Dr. Lee put his stethoscope on Bobo's chest. + +"Bobo has a strong heart. He is very healthy. And so are you, Anna. You just have a little cold. You will be fine soon. You just need some medicine and some rest. And Bobo can stay with you," he said. + +Anna felt better. She thanked Dr. Lee. She gave Bobo a kiss. + +"Bobo, you are brave. You helped me at the hospital. You are still number one," she said. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They wanted to make a temple like the one they saw in a book. Lily had a lot of red blocks and Ben had a lot of blue blocks. They put them together and made a big temple. + +"Look, our temple is so nice!" Lily said. "It has red and blue and a door and a roof." + +"Yes, it is nice," Ben said. "But I want to make it bigger. Give me some of your red blocks." + +"No, they are mine!" Lily said. "You have enough blue blocks. I need my red blocks to make the roof." + +"But I want to make the walls higher," Ben said. "Give me some of your red blocks or I will knock down the temple." + +Lily was angry. She did not want to share her red blocks. She did not want Ben to knock down their temple. She shouted at Ben. + +"No, you can't have them! They are mine! You are mean!" + +Ben was angry too. He did not like Lily's shouting. He did not like her being selfish. He wanted to have some of her red blocks. He demanded them. + +"Give me some of your red blocks now! Or I will knock down the temple!" + +He pushed the temple with his hand. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. Lily and Ben both cried. They had broken their nice temple. They had broken their friendship. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play and have fun. One day, they want to surprise their mom. They have a big idea. + +They go to their room and find some paint. They have red, blue, yellow and green. They think mom will like the colors. They take the paint and go to the kitchen. + +Mom is making a cake. She does not see Lily and Tom. They are very quiet. They start to paint the wall. They make big circles and lines and dots. They use a lot of paint. The paint is thick and wet. + +Mom smells the cake. She turns around and sees the wall. She is very surprised. She says, "Oh, my! What have you done?" + +Lily and Tom smile. They say, "Surprise, mom! We made you a picture. Do you like it?" + +Mom looks at the wall. She sees red, blue, yellow and green. She sees big circles and lines and dots. She sees paint on Lily's ear and Tom's hair. She does not know what to say. She loves Lily and Tom, but she does not like the mess. She says, "Well, it is very... colorful. But you should not paint the wall. That is not good. You need to clean it up." + +Lily and Tom are sorry. They did not mean to make mom angry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We wanted to make you happy. We love you." + +Mom hugs Lily and Tom. She says, "I love you too. But next time, please ask me before you paint. And use paper, not the wall. OK?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They say, "OK, mom. We will help you clean the wall. And we will eat the cake with you." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you. That is very nice of you. Come on, let's get some water and a cloth. And then we can have some cake." + +Lily and Tom follow mom. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They still like to surprise mom, but in a different way. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They put on their coats, hats, gloves and boots. Their coats are clean and warm. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Sara says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They roll big balls of snow and stack them up. They find a carrot, a scarf and a hat for the snowman. They give him eyes, a nose and a smile. + +"Look, our snowman is done!" Sara says. + +"He is very nice!" Ben says. + +They hug their snowman and take a picture. + +But then, a big dog comes running. He barks and jumps on the snowman. He bites the carrot, the scarf and the hat. He tears the snowman apart. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sara says. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Ben says. + +They try to chase the dog away, but he is too fast. He runs away with the hat in his mouth. + +Sara and Ben are sad. Their snowman is gone. Their coats are dirty and wet. + +"Mommy, mommy!" they cry. + +Mommy comes out. She sees the mess. + +"Oh, no, what happened?" she asks. + +"A dog ruined our snowman!" Sara says. + +"He tore our coats, too!" Ben says. + +Mommy hugs them and takes them inside. She helps them take off their coats, hats, gloves and boots. She puts them in the dryer. + +"Don't worry, my loves," she says. + +"Your coats will be clean and dry soon. And we can make another snowman tomorrow." + +Sara and Ben smile. They love their mommy. They drink hot cocoa and eat cookies. They tell mommy about their snowman. They hope the dog will not come back. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big pile of leaves. They run to the pile and scatter the leaves with their feet. They laugh and shout. + +"Look, Sara, look!" Tom says. "We have shadows!" + +Sara looks at the ground. She sees her shadow and Tom's shadow. They are dark and long. They move when Sara and Tom move. + +"Wow, shadows are fun!" Sara says. "Let's make shapes with our shadows!" + +They bend and twist and stretch. They make shadows of animals and people and things. They have a shadow show. + +A soft wind blows. It makes the leaves fly in the air. The leaves cover Sara and Tom's shadows. They can't see them anymore. + +"Where did our shadows go?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Sara says. "Maybe they are hiding under the leaves." + +They look under the leaves. They find their shadows again. They smile and hug. + +"We found our shadows!" Sara says. + +"Yay, we found our shadows!" Tom says. + +They keep playing with the leaves and the shadows. They are happy. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make vroom-vroom noises and pretend they were racing. Sometimes they stopped at the gas station to fill up their cars with gas. + +"Gas, gas, gas!" Ben said, as he pushed his red car to the pump. "My car is very fast and needs a lot of gas." + +"My car is faster and prettier," Mia said, as she pushed her pink car to the pump. "My car has brilliant stickers and a horn." + +They both filled up their cars with gas and got ready to race again. But then they saw something strange in the sky. It was a big balloon, with many colors and shapes. It looked like a rainbow. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said, pointing at the balloon. "What is it?" + +"It's a balloon, silly," Mia said. "It's a hot air balloon. It can fly because it has hot air inside." + +"How does it get hot air?" Ben asked. + +"It has a fire under it," Mia said. "The fire makes the air hot and the hot air makes the balloon go up." + +"Can we go in the balloon?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe if we ask nicely." + +They ran to the fence and waved at the balloon. They saw a man and a woman in a basket under the balloon. They smiled and waved back. + +"Hello, kids!" the man said. "Do you like our balloon?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Mia said. "It's brilliant!" + +"Would you like to come for a ride?" the woman asked. "We have room for two more." + +Ben and Mia looked at each other. They were excited and curious. They wanted to see the world from the balloon. But they also loved their toy cars. They didn't want to leave them behind. + +"Can we bring our cars?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, why not?" the man said. "They are very nice cars." + +Ben and Mia ran to get their cars and put them in the basket. The man and the woman helped them climb in. They put on some hats and gloves and buckled their seat belts. + +"Are you ready?" the woman asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Mia said. + +The man turned on the fire and the balloon started to rise. Ben and Mia watched as the garden, the house, the street, and the town became smaller and smaller. They saw trees, fields, rivers, and mountains. They saw birds, cows, sheep, and horses. They saw clouds, sun, stars, and moon. They saw many things they had never seen before. + +They also saw their cars. They held them in their hands and made vroom-vroom noises. They pretended they were flying too. They changed their cars into planes. + +They had a lot of fun in the balloon. They learned a lot of things. They made new friends. They had a brilliant adventure. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, Sara has a new pack of gum. She likes the gum because it is sweet and pink. + +"Ben, do you want some gum?" Sara asks. She holds out a piece of gum to Ben. + +Ben looks at the gum. He likes the color, but he does not like the taste. He remembers the last time he tried gum. It was sticky and hard to spit out. + +"No, thank you, Sara," Ben says. He shakes his head. "I do not like gum." + +Sara feels sad. She thinks Ben does not want to be her friend. She puts the gum back in her pocket. + +"Why do you not like gum?" Sara asks. She wants to understand Ben. + +Ben sees that Sara is sad. He does not want to hurt her feelings. He is a kind friend. + +"I do not like gum because it makes my mouth feel funny," Ben explains. "But I like you, Sara. You are a good friend. You are kind to share your gum with me." + +Sara smiles. She is happy that Ben is her friend. She understands that he does not like gum. + +"I am sorry, Ben. I did not know that gum makes your mouth feel funny," Sara says. "But I am glad you like me. You are a good friend, too. You are kind to accept my gum even if you do not like it." + +Sara and Ben hug. They are happy. They go to play on the swings. They do not need gum to have fun. They have each other. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had a small patch of soil where they planted seeds and watered them every day. They were excited to see the flowers grow and smell their sweet scent. + +One day, Tom saw a big worm in the soil. He thought it was funny and wanted to show Lily. He pulled the worm out of the ground and ran to Lily. But Lily was scared of the worm and screamed. She pushed Tom away and the worm fell on the ground. Tom was angry and sad. He threw the worm back in the soil and stomped on it. + +Lily felt sorry for what she did. She saw that the worm was hurt and the soil was broken. She knew that worms were good for the soil and the flowers. She told Tom that she was sorry and asked him to help her heal the worm and the soil. Tom was still mad, but he agreed. They gently picked up the worm and put it in a jar with some wet soil. They watered the soil in the garden and smoothed it with their hands. They hoped that the worm and the soil would be okay. + +The next day, Tom and Lily checked on the worm and the soil. They were happy to see that the worm was moving and the soil was moist. They carefully put the worm back in the soil and thanked it for helping the flowers. They saw that the flowers were blooming and shining in the sun. They smiled and hugged each other. They learned that they should be kind to all living things and respect their home. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind to all living things and respect their home. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big tub of water and some toys. They liked to soak the toys in the water and make them wet. + +"Look, Lily, I have a boat!" Ben said, holding a plastic cup with a button on it. He put the cup in the water and pushed the button. The cup made a funny noise and moved around. + +"Wow, that's a lovely boat, Ben!" Lily said, clapping her hands. She had a doll with a dress and a hat. She wanted to make the doll swim in the water too. She put the doll in the tub and said, "Hello, doll, do you like the water?" + +But the doll did not like the water. The water soaked her dress and her hat and made them heavy and soggy. The doll sank to the bottom of the tub and did not make any sound. + +"Oh no, Lily, your doll is drowning!" Ben said, pointing to the tub. He reached in and grabbed the doll. He lifted her out of the water and shook her gently. "Don't worry, Lily, I'll save her!" + +Lily was sad and scared. She took the doll from Ben and hugged her. She felt the wet dress and the wet hat on her skin. She looked at Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben, you are a good friend. But I don't think my doll likes to soak in the water. Maybe we can play something else." + +Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "You're welcome, Lily, I'm sorry your doll got wet. Maybe we can play with the boat and the cup. Or we can dry the doll and dress her in something else. What do you think?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "I think we can do both. First, we can play with the boat and the cup. Then, we can dry the doll and give her a new dress and a new hat. Maybe we can find some buttons to make them lovely. Do you have any buttons, Ben?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I do. I have a box of buttons in my room. Come on, let's go and get them. Maybe we can make some more toys with them too." + +Lily and Ben ran to Ben's room. They were happy and excited. They forgot about the wet doll and the wet tub. They wanted to make more lovely toys with buttons. They had a lot of fun. +Tommy liked to climb. He climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, on sofas. He climbed on everything he could find. He wanted to see what was up high. He wanted to touch the sky. + +One day, he saw a big bell in the garden. It was on a tall pole. It was shiny and round. It made a loud sound when the wind blew. Tommy wanted to climb to the bell. He wanted to ring it with his hand. + +He found a ladder in the shed. He dragged it to the pole. He put it against the pole. He started to climb. He climbed and climbed. He was almost at the top. He reached for the bell. + +But the ladder was not strong. It was old and rusty. It broke with a snap. Tommy fell with a thud. He landed on the grass. He was not hurt, but he was very messy. He had dirt and mud on his clothes, on his face, on his hair. + +He heard his mom call his name. She came out of the house. She saw the broken ladder, the bell, and Tommy. She was not happy. She said, "Tommy, what have you done? You made a big mess. You could have been hurt. You are in trouble, young man." + +Tommy felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to ring the bell. It was so pretty and loud. I like to climb." + +Mom sighed. She said, "I know you like to climb, Tommy. But you have to be careful. You have to ask me before you climb on things. You have to be safe. And you have to clean up your mess. Come on, let's go inside. You need a bath and a nap." + +Tommy nodded. He followed his mom. He said, "OK, mom. I love you." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Tommy. But no more climbing on bells, OK?" + +Tommy said, "OK, mom. No more bells." +Lily and Sam like to play near the lake. They see a big kayak on the water. It is red and yellow and has a paddle. Lily thinks it is pretty. + +"Can we go on the kayak?" Lily asks Sam. + +"I don't know. We have to ask Mom and Dad first," Sam says. + +They run to their parents, who are sitting on a blanket. They tell them about the kayak and ask if they can try it. + +"Okay, but only if you wear your life jackets and stay close to us," Mom says. + +Dad helps them put on their life jackets and carries them to the kayak. He puts them inside and gives them the paddle. + +"Be careful and have fun," he says. + +Lily and Sam smile and wave. They start to paddle the kayak on the lake. They see fish and ducks and flowers. They feel the sun and the breeze. They are happy. + +They paddle back to their parents and tell them what they saw. + +"Wow, you had a great adventure," Mom says. + +"We did. The kayak is pretty and fun," Lily says. + +"I like the kayak too. Can we do it again?" Sam says. + +"Maybe another day. Now it's time for lunch," Dad says. + +They get out of the kayak and thank Dad for helping them. They join their parents on the blanket and eat their sandwiches and fruit. They talk about the kayak and the lake. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big map in the attic. The map showed a faraway land with mountains, rivers, and a castle. Lily and Tom wanted to go there and have an adventure. + +"Let's pretend we are on a journey to the castle," Lily said. "We can pack some snacks and toys and follow the map." + +"Okay," Tom agreed. "But I want to be the king of the castle when we get there." + +They packed their bags and went outside. They followed the map and walked for a long time. They crossed a bridge, climbed a hill, and went through a forest. They saw many animals and flowers on the way. + +"Look, there is the castle!" Lily exclaimed. "It is so big and beautiful. I wonder what is inside." + +They ran towards the castle, but Tom was faster. He reached the gate first and pushed it open. He saw a shiny crown on a throne and ran to grab it. + +"I am the king of the castle!" Tom shouted. "This is all mine. You can't have anything." + +Lily was sad and angry. She followed Tom inside and saw him wearing the crown and sitting on the throne. He looked very selfish and mean. + +"Tom, that is not fair," Lily said. "We came here together. We should share the castle and the crown. You are being a bad friend." + +"I don't care," Tom said. "This is my castle and my crown. You can go away. I don't need you." + +Lily felt hurt and lonely. She turned around and walked out of the castle. She wanted to go home, but she did not have the map. Tom had taken it with him. She did not know how to find her way back. She was lost and scared. + +Tom did not mention Lily or the map. He did not care about her or their journey. He only cared about himself and his crown. He was happy for a while, but soon he got bored and lonely. He wished he had someone to play with, but he had no friends. He was stuck in the castle with no one to help him. He was sad and sorry. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to do things by themselves. They were independent and did not want help from Mom or Dad. They wanted to make their own ornament for the big tree in the living room. + +They found some paper, scissors, glue, and glitter in the craft box. They cut out shapes and glued them together. They sprinkled glitter on top. They made a star, a heart, a snowman, and a reindeer. + +"Look at our ornament!" Lily said to Max. "It is so pretty and shiny!" + +"Yes, it is!" Max said. "But we need something to hang it on the tree. Do you have a string?" + +Lily looked around. She did not see a string. She saw a ribbon on a present. She grabbed it and pulled. The present fell down and the paper ripped. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "We broke the present!" + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see. They saw the ornament, the ribbon, and the present. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"We made an ornament!" Max said. "But we needed a ribbon!" + +"We took it from the present!" Lily said. "We are sorry!" + +Mom and Dad smiled. They were not angry. They hugged the twins and praised their ornament. + +"That's very creative and beautiful!" Mom said. "But next time, please ask before you take something that is not yours." + +"We will!" Lily and Max said. + +Mom and Dad helped them fix the present and find a string for their ornament. They hung it on the tree. It sparkled among the lights. + +Lily and Max were happy. They learned that they could be independent and make their own things, but they also needed to respect and share with others. They thanked Mom and Dad and gave them a kiss. They all enjoyed the tree and the ornament. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy bow and arrow. They had a target on a tree in the garden. They took turns to shoot the arrow and see who could hit the target. Ben was very good at shooting. He hit the target almost every time. Lily was not so good. She missed the target a lot. She felt sad and angry. + +One day, Ben said to Lily, "I can shoot better than you. You always miss. You are a bad shooter." Lily felt hurt by Ben's words. She wanted to show him that she could shoot well too. She said, "No, you are not better than me. I can hit the target too. Watch me!" She took the bow and arrow and aimed at the target. But she did not look carefully. She did not see that behind the tree, there was a huge bee hive. She shot the arrow and missed the target. She hit the bee hive instead. + +The bees were very angry. They came out of the hive and buzzed around. They saw Ben and Lily and thought they were enemies. They flew towards them and tried to sting them. Ben and Lily were very scared. They ran away from the bees and into the house. They slammed the door and locked it. They hoped the bees would go away. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized that they had been mean to each other. They said, "I'm sorry for what I said. You are not a bad shooter. You are my friend." They hugged and made up. They learned that they should not tease or hurt each other. They also learned that they should be careful and look before they shoot. They decided to play with something else and leave the bees alone. They were happy again. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play in the yard. One day, they saw a big sack near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Lily said. + +"Maybe it has toys!" Tom said. + +They ran to the sack and pulled the string. But when they opened it, they did not see toys. They saw a big turkey! + +"Wow!" Lily said. "A turkey!" + +"Gobble, gobble!" the turkey said. It jumped out of the sack and ran away. + +Lily and Tom chased the turkey. They wanted to catch it and play with it. But the turkey was fast and smart. It ran behind the trees and the bushes. It hid under the car and the porch. It dodged Lily and Tom every time. + +"Stop, turkey!" Lily said. "We want to be your friends!" + +"Come back, turkey!" Tom said. "We have corn for you!" + +But the turkey did not listen. It was not hungry or friendly. It was lazy and sneaky. It wanted to escape and find a quiet place to sleep. + +Lily and Tom were tired and sad. They could not catch the turkey. They went back to the yard and sat on the grass. + +"Who put the turkey in the sack?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it was a joke." + +"Or maybe it was a gift," Lily said. "But not a good one." + +They looked at the empty sack and sighed. They wished they had toys instead of a turkey. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Sara had a new toy. It was a ball that could glow in the dark. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look at my ball. It is so cool. It can glow like a star." + +Ben looked at the ball and felt jealous. He wanted a ball that could glow too. He said, "Can I play with your ball? Please, Sara, let me have a turn." + +Sara shook her head and said, "No, Ben, this is my ball. You have your own toys. Go play with them." + +Ben was angry and sad. He tried to grab the ball from Sara, but she held it tight. They started to fight and pull and push. The ball slipped from their hands and rolled away. It went under a bush and they could not see it. + +They stopped fighting and looked for the ball. They could not find it. They felt scared and sorry. They said, "Where is our ball? We want our ball back." + +Then they heard a voice from under the bush. It said, "Hello, children. I found your ball. It is very pretty. It glows like a firefly." + +They looked under the bush and saw a small animal. It was a hedgehog. It had the ball in its paws. It smiled and said, "Do you want your ball back? You can have it, but only if you promise to share and be nice to each other." + +Sara and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Hedgehog, we promise. We are sorry for fighting. We will share and be nice to each other." + +The hedgehog gave them the ball and said, "Good. I am glad you learned your lesson. Now go and play and have fun. And remember, glowing balls are nice, but glowing hearts are nicer." + +Sara and Ben thanked the hedgehog and hugged each other. They played with the ball and let each other have a turn. They also played with the hedgehog and made a new friend. They were happy and their hearts glowed. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play and learn together. They were very intelligent. They knew many things and asked many questions. + +One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. They asked their moms if they could go. Their moms said yes, but they had to be careful and stay close. + +Lily and Tom ran to the slide. They took turns to go down. They had so much fun. They laughed and shouted. + +But then, they saw a man with a big box. The box smelled good. They looked and saw pizza. They loved pizza. They wanted some. + +They forgot what their moms said. They ran to the man. They said, "Can we have some pizza, please?" + +The man was surprised. He said, "No, this is not for you. This is for my family. Go away." + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They said, "But we are hungry. And we love pizza." + +The man said, "I don't care. This is mine. Go back to your moms." + +Lily and Tom felt angry. They said, "That's not fair. You have so much pizza. You can share." + +The man said, "No, I won't. Now go, or I will call the police." + +Lily and Tom felt scared. They ran back to their moms. They told them what happened. Their moms were not happy. They said, "You did a bad thing. You should not run away from us. You should not bother strangers. You should not be greedy. You should be polite and respectful." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, moms. We made a mistake. We were not intelligent. We were silly. We will not do it again." + +Their moms said, "We forgive you, but you have to learn from this. Being intelligent is not only knowing things. It is also doing the right thing. It is also being kind and generous. It is also listening to your moms." + +Lily and Tom said, "We understand, moms. We will try to be more intelligent. We love you, moms." + +Their moms said, "We love you too, Lily and Tom. Now, let's go home. We have some pizza for you." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They hugged their moms. They learned a lesson. They were happy. +Lily was a young girl who liked to tell stories. She had many books with pictures and words, and she would read them to her toys and pretend they were listening. Sometimes she would make up her own stories, too, and tell them to her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily found a new book in her room. It was big and shiny, and it had a picture of a dragon on the cover. Lily loved dragons, and she wanted to read the book right away. She opened it and saw many words that she did not know. She tried to sound them out, but they were too hard. She felt sad and angry. + +She decided to tell a story about the book instead. She looked at the pictures and made up names and actions for the characters. She told her toys that the dragon was bad and mean, and that he wanted to eat the princess and the knight. She told them that the princess and the knight were brave and smart, and that they had a plan to stop the dragon. She told them that the plan was a secret, and that they would find out at the end of the story. + +She was so busy telling her story that she did not hear her mom come into the room. Her mom saw the book and smiled. She knew that it was a gift from Lily's aunt, who was a writer. She wanted to surprise Lily with it, and she had left a note inside. She picked up the book and opened it to the first page. She read the note out loud. + +"Dear Lily, I hope you like this book. It is a special book, because I wrote it for you. It is about a dragon, a princess, and a knight, and their amazing adventure. I hope you enjoy reading it, or telling your own stories with it. Love, Auntie." + +Lily gasped. She looked at her mom and then at the book. She felt happy and curious. She asked her mom to read the book to her, and to tell her what the words meant. Her mom nodded and hugged her. She said that she was proud of Lily for being creative and loving stories. She said that the book was not only a gift, but also a challenge, and that Lily could learn new words and ideas from it. She said that the book was not really about a bad dragon, but about a misunderstood one, and that the princess and the knight had to learn to be friends with him. + +Lily smiled and cuddled with her mom. She said that she wanted to hear the real story, and to see how it was different from her story. She said that maybe she could tell a new story later, with a good dragon, and a princess, and a knight, and a young girl who liked to tell stories. She said that she loved her mom, and her aunt, and her book. She said that she was ready to read. +Sara was a hungry bunny. She liked to hop in the garden and look for food. She saw a big red tomato on a plant. She wanted to eat it. + +But there was a problem. The tomato was too high for Sara. She could not reach it. She tried to hop higher and higher, but she could not get it. She was sad and hungry. + +Then she saw Ben. Ben was a friendly bird. He liked to help Sara. He saw Sara trying to get the tomato. He flew down and said, "Hello, Sara. Do you need help?" + +"Yes, please, Ben. I want to eat that tomato, but I can not get it. Can you help me?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, Sara. I can help you. I can fly up and pick the tomato for you. Then I can drop it down to you. Is that OK?" Ben said. + +"Yes, thank you, Ben. You are very kind." Sara said. + +Ben flew up and picked the tomato with his beak. He flew back down and dropped the tomato near Sara. Sara was very happy. She ate the tomato and said, "Mmm, this is yummy. Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +"You are welcome, Sara. I am glad you like it. You are a good friend, too." Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged. They were both happy. They decided to share more food and play together in the garden. They had a lot of fun. +Lila liked to play with her flute. She got it from her grandma for her birthday. It was shiny and made nice sounds when she blew into it. She liked to hold it in her hands and pretend she was a fairy. + +One day, she saw a furry animal in her garden. It was brown and had a long tail. It looked at her with big eyes. Lila thought it was cute and wanted to be friends with it. She walked slowly towards it, holding her flute. + +"Hello, furry animal," she said. "Do you want to play with me? I have a flute. It is fun." + +The furry animal tilted its head and sniffed the air. It was curious about the flute. It came closer to Lila and touched the flute with its nose. It made a squeaky sound. + +Lila giggled. "You like my flute, don't you? Do you want to try it?" She offered the flute to the furry animal. + +The furry animal took the flute in its mouth and ran away. Lila was surprised and sad. She chased after it, shouting, "Hey, come back! That's my flute!" + +The furry animal was fast and clever. It climbed a tree and hid behind some leaves. It looked down at Lila and made more squeaky sounds with the flute. + +Lila stopped and looked up. She saw the furry animal and the flute. She realized it was a squirrel. She felt angry and sad. She wanted her flute back. + +"Please, give me back my flute," she said. "It is mine. You can't have it. It is not nice to take things from others." + +The squirrel looked at her and tilted its head again. It seemed to understand her. It stopped making sounds and dropped the flute. The flute fell to the ground and rolled to Lila. + +Lila picked up her flute and hugged it. She was happy to have it back. She looked at the squirrel and said, "Thank you for giving me back my flute. I'm sorry I yelled at you. You are very cute and furry. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The squirrel nodded and smiled. It came down from the tree and sat next to Lila. It touched her hand with its paw. Lila smiled and stroked its fur. She played her flute for the squirrel. The squirrel listened and clapped its paws. They became friends and played together. Lila learned to share her flute and the squirrel learned to ask before taking things. They had fun and were happy. +Lila was sad. She had a big ouch on her knee. She fell down when she was playing with her bike. Mommy put a band-aid on it, but it still hurt. + +"Mommy, when will my ouch heal?" Lila asked. + +"Very soon, my sweetie. You are a brave and independent girl. You can do many things by yourself. But sometimes you need to rest and let your body heal." Mommy said. + +"Can I do something fun while I rest?" Lila asked. + +"Of course. How about we read a poem together? Poems are like songs, but with words. They can make you happy and calm." Mommy said. + +"OK, Mommy. I like poems. Can you read me your favorite poem?" Lila asked. + +"Sure. Listen to this poem. It is called 'Rainbow'." Mommy said. + +Mommy read the poem to Lila. It was about the colors of the rainbow and how they make the world beautiful. Lila liked the poem. She smiled and closed her eyes. She imagined she was flying in the sky with the rainbow. She felt her ouch heal a little bit. She hugged Mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you and I love poems." +Mia and Leo were twins who loved to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train set that made loud sounds. They liked to make the train go fast and slow, and to change the tracks and the stations. + +One day, their grandma came to visit them. She brought them a present: a new toy train that was shiny and adorable. It had a red engine, a yellow caboose, and four blue cars. It also made sounds, but different ones from their old train. + +"Thank you, grandma!" Mia and Leo said, and hugged her. They opened the box and took out the new train. They wanted to try it on their train set, but they had a problem. The new train was too big for their old tracks. It did not fit well, and it got stuck. + +"Oh no, the new train is spoiling our fun!" Mia said, and frowned. + +"Maybe we can make new tracks for it," Leo said, and tried to move some pieces around. + +But it was not easy. The new train needed wider and longer tracks, and they did not have enough. They tried to make a loop, but it was too small. They tried to make a bridge, but it was too high. They tried to make a tunnel, but it was too narrow. + +The new train kept making sounds, but they were not happy sounds. They were sounds of frustration and disappointment. Mia and Leo started to cry. + +"Grandma, we don't like the new train!" they said, and looked at her with sad eyes. + +Grandma smiled and hugged them. She understood their feelings. + +"I'm sorry, my dears. I thought you would like the new train, but I did not know it was too big for your train set. How about we put it away for now, and play with your old train instead? Maybe when you are older, you can have a bigger train set that fits the new train. Or maybe you can share it with a friend who has one. Would that be okay?" + +Mia and Leo nodded and wiped their tears. They put the new train back in the box and thanked grandma again. They took out their old train and set it up on their train set. They made the train go fast and slow, and changed the tracks and the stations. They made happy sounds, and so did their train. + +Grandma watched them and smiled. She was glad they were having fun. She thought they were adorable. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pond with many fish. Lily wanted to catch a fish and take it home. She found a stick and a string and made a fishing rod. + +"Look, Ben, I have a fishing rod. I will catch a fish and keep it in a bowl. It will be my pet," Lily said. + +Ben did not think that was a good idea. He liked to watch the fish swim and splash in the pond. He thought the fish would be sad and lonely in a bowl. + +"Lily, that is not nice. The fish live in the pond. They have friends and family there. They need water and food and space. You cannot take them away. That is selfish," Ben said. + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She set her fishing rod in the water and waited for a fish to bite. She hoped to catch a big and colorful fish. She did not care about the fish's feelings. + +Soon, she felt a tug on her string. She pulled hard and lifted her fishing rod. She saw a fish hanging from the hook. It was small and gray and had a big mouth. It looked angry and scared. + +"Ha, I caught a fish! Look, Ben, look at my fish!" Lily shouted. + +Ben looked at the fish and felt sorry for it. He saw that it was gasping for air and struggling to get free. He knew that it would die soon if it did not go back to the pond. + +"Lily, please let the fish go. It is not happy. It is hurting. It wants to go home. You do not need a fish. You have me. We can be friends. We can play with other things. Please, Lily, please," Ben begged. + +Lily looked at Ben and then at the fish. She saw that Ben was right. The fish was not a toy. It was a living thing. It had feelings and needs. She felt bad for being selfish. She decided to do the right thing. + +"Okay, Ben, you are right. I am sorry, fish. I will let you go. I do not want to hurt you. I hope you find your friends and family. Goodbye, fish," Lily said. + +She took the hook out of the fish's mouth and set it back in the water. The fish swam away quickly and disappeared in the pond. Lily and Ben watched it go and smiled. + +They hugged each other and went to play with other things. They were happy and proud. They learned to be kind and not selfish. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. They decide to make a house with the box. + +"Let's do marriage," Lily says. "You be the husband and I be the wife." + +"OK," Ben says. "But what is marriage?" + +"Marriage is when you love someone and live with them and share things," Lily says. "My mommy and daddy are married. They have rings and a cake and a kiss." + +"Sounds nice," Ben says. "But I don't have a ring or a cake or a kiss." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She finds a flower and puts it on Ben's finger. She breaks a cookie and gives him half. She leans over and pecks him on the cheek. + +"There," she says. "Now we are married." + +Ben smiles. He likes the flower and the cookie and the kiss. He hugs Lily and says, "I love you, wife." + +"I love you, husband," Lily says. + +They are happy in their box house. They pretend to cook and clean and read and sing. They share their toys and their stories. They do marriage. + +But then, a big boy comes to the park. He sees the box and wants to play with it. He kicks the box and makes a hole in it. He laughs and says, "This is not a house. This is garbage." + +Lily and Ben are scared and sad. They run out of the box and cry. They are frustrated. They worked hard to make their house. They don't like the big boy. He is mean and rude. + +"Go away," Lily says. "This is our house. This is our marriage." + +The big boy snorts. He says, "You are not married. You are just kids. You don't know anything. Marriage is for grown-ups. Marriage is hard and boring and stupid." + +He kicks the box again and walks away. He doesn't care about Lily and Ben. He doesn't care about their feelings. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They are hurt and angry. They don't understand why the big boy said those things. They don't think marriage is hard and boring and stupid. They think marriage is fun and sweet and good. + +They pick up the flower and the cookie and the kiss. They hold hands and say, "We are still married. We don't need a box. We have each other." + +They smile and hug. They are happy again. They do marriage. +Ben was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trains, and blocks that he could make into different shapes. He also had a cane that he found in the garage. He liked to pretend that it was a sword or a wand or a fishing rod. + +One day, he was playing with his cane in the living room. He was swinging it around and making noises. He did not see his mom coming in with a tray of cookies. She was trying to be calm and not spill the cookies. She wanted to surprise Ben with a treat. + +But Ben did not see her. He swung his cane too hard and hit the tray. The cookies flew in the air and landed on the floor. The tray made a loud noise. Ben and his mom were both scared. They both screamed. + +Mom dropped the tray and ran to Ben. She hugged him and asked him if he was okay. Ben was okay, but he felt bad. He said he was sorry for hitting the tray and making a mess. He said he did not mean to scare his mom. + +Mom said it was okay. She said she was sorry for screaming and scaring him. She said she was glad he was not hurt. She said they could clean up the mess together. She said she still loved him. + +Ben said he loved her too. He said he would be more careful with his cane. He said he would share his cookies with her. They smiled and hugged. They were calm and happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. They want to catch the balloon. + +They run after the balloon. They go past the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They do not see where they are going. They get lost. They are sad and scared. + +They hear a loud noise. It is the balloon. It is falling down. It lands on a tree. They see the balloon. They are happy. They run to the tree. + +They try to get the balloon. They climb on the tree. They reach for the balloon. They pull the balloon. The balloon pops. It makes a loud bang. They fall off the tree. They are dizzy. + +They hear a voice. It is their mom. She was looking for them. She was worried. She sees them on the ground. She runs to them. She hugs them. She is glad they are okay. She unites them. They are sorry. They tell her about the balloon. She smiles. She says it is okay. She says they can get another balloon. She takes them home. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They will not chase balloons again. They will stay with their mom. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big basket of peaches that their mom gave them. They liked to eat the peaches, but they also liked to do something else with them. + +"Let's bury the peaches!" Lily said. "We can make a treasure map and find them later." + +"OK!" Ben agreed. "But we have to leave some for mom and dad." + +They picked some peaches and dug holes in the dirt. They put the peaches in the holes and covered them with more dirt. They made a map with a stick and some stones. They drew a big X where the peaches were. + +They were about to go back to the basket when they saw something blue in the grass. It was a bird. A blue bird. It was not moving. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The bird is hurt!" + +"Maybe it fell from the tree," Ben said. "We have to help it." + +They ran to the bird and gently picked it up. It was soft and warm, but it did not open its eyes. + +"Maybe it needs some water," Lily said. "Or some food." + +They brought the bird to the basket and gave it some water from a cup. They also broke a piece of peach and offered it to the bird. The bird opened its eyes and looked at them. It made a weak sound. + +"Look, it's alive!" Ben said. "It likes the peach!" + +They smiled and stroked the bird. The bird ate some more peach and made a louder sound. It flapped its wings. + +"Maybe it's feeling better," Lily said. "Maybe it can fly again." + +They held the bird in their hands and lifted it up. The bird flew out of their hands and soared in the sky. It circled around them and sang a beautiful song. + +"Bye bye, bird!" Lily and Ben said. "Thank you for the peach!" + +They waved at the bird and watched it fly away. They felt happy and proud. They had saved the bird and shared their peaches. They decided to leave the rest of the peaches in the basket for their mom and dad. They also decided to keep the map for later. They wanted to find their buried peaches again. They hugged each other and went inside. They had a great day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for worms. They found a big worm and put it in a jar. + +"Look, it is moving!" Lily said. "It is restless. It wants to go back to the dirt." + +"Let's keep it as a pet," Tom said. "We can give it some leaves and water." + +They took the jar to the porch and put it on a table. They went to get some leaves and water. But they did not see that the sun was shining on the jar. The jar got very hot. The worm got very hot too. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" the worm said. "It is burning! Help me, help me!" + +The worm tried to get out of the jar, but it was too tight. It was very scared and sad. + +Tom and Lily came back with the leaves and water. They saw the worm in the jar. They saw that it was burning. + +"Oh no, oh no, oh no!" they said. "We are sorry, worm! We did not mean to hurt you!" + +They quickly opened the jar and took out the worm. They put it on the grass and poured some water on it. They hoped that it would feel better. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" the worm said. "You are kind. You saved me." + +The worm smiled and waved at them. Then it crawled back to the dirt. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for the worm. They learned that they should not keep worms in jars. They decided to let the worms be free in the garden. They played with other things instead. +Sara loves roses. She has a pink rose in a pot on her window. She likes to look at it and smell it. She also likes to spray it with water from a bottle. She thinks the rose likes the water too. + +One day, Sara sees a big bug on her rose. She does not like bugs. She thinks the bug will hurt her rose. She wants to make the bug go away. She grabs her water bottle and sprays the bug hard. The bug falls off the rose and runs away. + +But Sara sprays too much water. The water is too strong. The water breaks the rose. The rose falls off the pot and lands on the floor. The rose is wet and sad. Sara is sad too. She cries and says sorry to the rose. But the rose does not grow back. Sara has no more rose. She has only a pot and a bottle. She wishes she did not spray the bug. She wishes she was more careful with her rose. +Lily liked to dive in the pool. She wore a pink suit and goggles. She felt like a fish. She dived from the edge and made a big splash. She swam to the bottom and saw a shiny coin. She wanted to get it. + +But when she reached for the coin, she felt a sting on her arm. She looked and saw a cut. It was bleeding. She was scared. She swam up to the surface and called for her mom. + +Her mom heard her and came to the pool. She saw the cut and wrapped a towel around it. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a small cut. We'll go to the doctor and he'll give you a stitch. It will heal soon." + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She felt better. She said, "Thank you, mom. Can I dive again later?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But be careful. And don't dive too fast. Dive slow and look where you're going." + +Lily said, "OK, mom. I will. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily." +Sara and Tom are playing with their dog, Spot, in the park. They throw a ball and Spot runs to catch it. They laugh and clap when he brings it back. Spot is a jolly dog. He likes to play and wag his tail. + +One day, they notice something new on Spot's collar. It is a shiny tag with a name and a number. Sara asks Tom, "What is this?" Tom says, "It is a tag. It tells who Spot belongs to and where he lives. If he gets lost, someone can call us and we can find him." + +Sara thinks that is a good idea. She says, "Spot is our friend. We don't want him to get lost. We want him to be happy and safe." Tom agrees. He says, "Yes, we love Spot. He is a good dog. We should always watch him and keep him close." + +They hug Spot and rub his ears. Spot licks their faces and barks. He is happy too. He knows Sara and Tom are his family. He likes his new tag. It makes him feel special. He is a jolly dog with a shiny tag. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a dancer named Lily. Lily loved to dance in the day and the dark. She danced with her friends and made everyone happy. One day, Lily met a new friend named Sam. Sam liked to print pictures. + +Sam said, "Lily, I can print a picture of you dancing!" Lily was excited and said, "Yes, please!" So, Sam printed a beautiful picture of Lily dancing in the dark. + +Lily showed the picture to her friends. They all loved it too. They learned that sharing their talents made everyone happy. Lily and Sam became best friends and always shared their love for dance and print. The town was a happier place because of Lily and Sam's friendship. The moral of the story is to share your talents with others to spread happiness. +One day, Tom and his friend, Sam, went to play near the river. They saw a pale frog sitting on a rock. The frog was sad because it could not find its way back to its home. + +Tom said, "Let's help the frog find its home." Sam agreed, and they asked the frog where it lived. The frog told them that its home was near a big steam train. Tom and Sam knew where the steam train was, so they carried the frog to the train. + +When they got to the steam train, the frog was very happy. But the train driver refused to let the frog on the train. "No frogs allowed," he said. Tom and Sam felt sad for the frog. They decided to walk with the frog until they found its home. In the end, the frog was back home, and Tom and Sam felt very happy for helping their new friend. +Once upon a time, in a small organized room, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with her toys and make them all neat and tidy. One day, she found a long string with a big knot in it. Amy wanted to fix the knot and make the string nice and straight. + +Amy tried to pinch the knot with her tiny fingers, but it was very hard. She pulled and tugged, but the knot just wouldn't come undone. Amy felt a little sad, but she didn't give up. She thought, "I can do it!" + +Finally, after trying many times, Amy got the knot out of the string. She felt so happy and proud of herself. She put the string with her other toys, and her room was organized and neat once again. And from that day on, Amy knew that she could do anything if she just kept trying. +One day, a big dog and a small cat were playing in the park. The big dog liked to run fast and jump high. The small cat liked to lean its body on the big dog and rub its head on the dog's leg. They were very good friends. + +One day, the big dog saw a big tree in the park. The big dog thought it would be fun to jump up and touch the tree. The small cat saw the big dog look at the tree and knew what the big dog wanted to do. The small cat was worried that the big dog might get hurt. + +The big dog jumped up to touch the tree. The small cat was right, the big dog got hurt. The big dog's leg was hurt and it could not run or jump anymore. The small cat leaned its body on the big dog to make it feel better. The big dog was sad, but the small cat stayed by its side. They were still very good friends. +One day, a little bird was flying in the sky. The bird saw a twig on the ground. The bird wanted to catch the twig to make a nest. So, the bird flew down to get the twig. + +The bird tried to catch the twig, but it was not easy. The bird felt dizzy from flying around so much. The bird did not give up. It tried again and again to catch the twig. + +At last, the bird caught the twig. It was very happy. The bird took the twig to its tree and made a nice nest. The bird felt proud and not dizzy anymore. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived an ancient leopard. This leopard was very old and wise. He had big spots on his body and a long tail. All the animals in the forest liked him. + +One day, the ancient leopard wanted to measure how long his tail was. So, he asked his friend, the monkey, to help him. The monkey used a long stick to measure the leopard's tail. The stick was not long enough, so the monkey found a longer stick. + +After the monkey measured the leopard's tail, they found out it was very long. The ancient leopard was happy to know how long his tail was. All the animals in the forest cheered and clapped for the leopard and the monkey. They all had a fun day, and the leopard was proud of his long tail. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a red pill on the floor. She did not know what it was, so she showed it to her mom. "Mom, what is this?" she asked. + +Her mom looked at the red pill and said, "This is a pill, Lily. It is not for you. It is for grown-ups. Let's put it away where it belongs." + +Later, Lily was playing with her toys when a small, friendly cat appeared. The cat was red, just like the pill. The cat said, "Hi, Lily! Can we play together?" + +Lily was happy to have a new friend. She played with the red cat all day long. When it was time for bed, the cat disappeared. Lily knew that she had a special day with her new red cat friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a big red ball. She loved to play with her ball all day. One day, Sue saw a sign near her home. The sign had a picture of a cat taking a nap. Sue wanted to find the cat. + +Sue walked and walked. She met a boy named Tom. "Did you see a cat?" Sue asked. "Yes, I saw a cat near the tree," Tom said. They went to the tree and found the cat. The cat was sleeping. Sue and Tom sat down and watched the cat take a nap. + +Sue and Tom became good friends. They played with Sue's big red ball. They had a successful day. They were happy they found the cat. They went home, and the cat woke up from its nap. The cat followed Sue and Tom home, and they all played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the sun. One day, while playing, he saw a big cloud of dust coming near him. He did not like dust, so he made a frown on his face. + +Tim quickly ran to his mom and told her about the dust. His mom looked guilty because she forgot to tell Tim that the wind was blowing today. She told Tim to go inside and play with his toys until the dust went away. + +Tim listened to his mom and went inside. He played with his toys and soon forgot about the dust. When the wind stopped, his mom told him he could go back outside. Tim was happy again, and he played outside all day without any more dust. +One day, a bright comet flew across the sky. It was so big and shiny that everyone in the town saw it. Tim, a little boy, was very excited. He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, let's celebrate the comet!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can have a big party tonight." She started to plan for the party. She got balloons, cake, and fun games for everyone to play. + +As the sun went down, the people in the town gathered at Tim's house. They all looked up at the sky, waiting for the bright comet to appear again. Tim's mom said, "When the comet comes, we will all cheer and celebrate." + +The sky got darker and darker, and finally, the bright comet appeared. Everyone cheered and clapped their hands. They celebrated the comet with a big party all night long. The bright comet had brought the whole town together, just as Tim and his mom had hoped. +Once upon a time, a little train named Tilly was in a small town. Tilly was a delicate train with a big bow on her front. She loved to help people and make them happy. + +One sunny day, Tilly met a boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he lost his toy. Tilly said, "Don't be sad, Tim! I will help you find your toy." Tim smiled and they became friends. + +Together, Tilly and Tim looked all around the town. They asked everyone they saw if they had seen Tim's toy. Finally, a kind lady told them she saw the toy near the big tree. Tim and Tilly went to the big tree and found the toy. Tim was so happy, he gave Tilly a big hug. From that day on, Tim and Tilly were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house in the west. Lily loved to keep her toys organized. She had a big toy box where she put all her toys when she was done playing with them. + +One day, Lily's friend, Tim, came over to play. They played with cars, dolls, and blocks. After they played, Lily said, "Tim, let's put the toys back in the toy box. We need to keep them organized." + +Tim agreed and helped Lily put the toys back in the box. They both loved how clean and organized the room looked. They smiled and gave each other a big high-five. From that day on, Lily and Tim always made sure to keep their toys organized and clean when they played together. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Bob. Bob lived in a big tree with his friends. They liked to play and sing together all day. + +One day, Bob saw a big red alarm on the ground. He didn't know what it was, so he asked his friends. They didn't know either. So, they decided to play with it. They pushed the alarm, and it made a loud noise. Bob and his friends got scared and flew away. + +The next day, they came back to the alarm. They wanted to destroy it because it scared them. They all worked together to break it. After they destroyed the alarm, they were happy again. They went back to their tree and played and sang like before. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little squirrel named Sam. Sam was a restless squirrel who loved to run and play all day. One day, he saw a shiny spark high up in a tall tree. + +Sam wanted to reach the spark, so he climbed and climbed. The higher he went, the more excited he got. He knew that something special was waiting for him at the top. + +When Sam finally reached the spark, he found a beautiful, shiny nut. He was so happy that he had climbed the tall tree. Sam took the nut home and showed it to all his friends. They all agreed that it was the most special nut they had ever seen. And from that day on, Sam was known as the bravest squirrel in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a red crayon. The red crayon had many friends. They liked to play together. One day, a green crayon came to join them. The red crayon was jealous of the green crayon. The green crayon was new and fun. + +The red crayon said, "I don't want you to play with us." The green crayon was sad. The red crayon's friends did not like this. They wanted the green crayon to join them. They liked the green crayon. + +The red crayon's friends played with the green crayon. The red crayon was very jealous. The red crayon did not play with them. The red crayon was alone. + +In the end, the red crayon was still jealous and alone. The red crayon's friends and the green crayon had fun without the red crayon. The red crayon was sad. +Once upon a time, in a cheerful little town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy model car. He would drive it up and down the street, making happy "vroom vroom" sounds. + +One sunny day, Tim was playing with his model car when he saw a girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she lost her toy doll. Tim wanted to help Sue find her doll, so he asked her, "Where did you last see your doll?" + +Sue thought for a moment and then answered, "I was playing in the park." Tim and Sue went to the park together to look for the lost doll. They searched under the trees and behind the bushes. + +Finally, they found the doll sitting on a bench, waiting to be found. Sue was so happy that she hugged her doll and thanked Tim for his help. From that day on, Tim and Sue became best friends and played together with their toys all the time. And they lived happily ever after in their cheerful little town. +Once upon a time, there was a big, comfortable chair. The chair sat in front of a screen. The screen showed fun pictures and sounds. Every day, a little boy named Tim would sit in the chair and watch the screen. + +One day, Tim was watching the screen when it started to rain outside. The rain made Tim feel sleepy. He wanted to take a nap, but he did not want to miss the fun pictures on the screen. So, Tim thought of a good idea. + +Tim said, "I will pause the screen!" He pushed a button and the screen stopped. Now, he could take a nap in his comfortable chair and not miss anything. When Tim woke up, he pushed the button again, and the screen started to show the fun pictures. Tim was happy and enjoyed the rest of his day. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a unique box in her room. The box was small, red, and had a pretty bow on it. She was very happy and excited. She showed the box to her mom and asked, "What is in the box, Mom?" + +Her mom said, "Inside the box is a magic seed. If you plant it in the ground, it will grow into something special. But you must take good care of it." + +Amy planted the seed in her garden and watered it every day. She talked to the seed and told it stories. She could not wait to see what it would grow into. + +Slowly, the seed began to grow. It grew into a tall, green plant with big leaves. One day, Amy saw a beautiful flower on the plant. It was the most colorful and amazing flower she had ever seen. She knew that her love and care had helped the seed grow into something wonderful. + +Amy ran to her mom and said, "Look, Mom! The magic seed grew into a beautiful flower! It is so special and unique, just like the box!" Her mom smiled and hugged her, proud of Amy for taking such good care of the magic seed. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bird who loved to whistle. She had a special style that made everyone happy. Every day, she would fly and sing in the sky. + +One day, the bird met a little boy who was sad. The kind bird wanted to help him. So, she whistled her happy style to make him smile. The boy listened and started to feel better. + +From that day on, the boy and the kind bird became friends. They played and laughed together. The bird always whistled her special style, and the boy was never sad again. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a town where people liked to trade. They would trade toys, food, and clothes. In that town, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a toy that he thought was ugly. It was a little green monster. + +One day, Tom went to the trade place. He wanted to trade his ugly toy for something better. He saw a girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty red ball. Tom asked Sue if she wanted to trade her red ball for his ugly toy. Sue said yes, and they traded. + +Later that day, Tom played with his new red ball near a fire. He was not careful, and the ball got too close to the fire. The ball started to burn. Tom was sad, but he learned to be more careful with his toys. He also learned that even if a toy is ugly, it can still be special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside with her toys. One day, Lily decided to set a lunch for her toys. She wanted to have a picnic with them. + +Lily got some bread, cheese, and juice. She put them in a fragile basket. She was very careful, so the basket would not break. Then, she went outside with her toys and the basket. She found a nice spot under a big tree. + +Lily set the lunch for her toys. She gave them bread and cheese. She poured juice into tiny cups. They all enjoyed the picnic together. After they finished, Lily carefully put everything back into the fragile basket. They all went home, happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a huge door. The door was in a big forest. The door was very special. It could talk! + +One day, a little girl named Lucy came to the forest. She saw the huge door and said, "Hello, door! My name is Lucy. Can you talk?" The door said, "Yes, I can talk. I am a magic door!" + +Lucy wanted to play with the door. She asked, "Can I dress you up?" The door said, "Yes, you can dress me. But you need to find some clothes first." + +So, Lucy went to look for clothes. She found a big hat, a pretty dress, and some shoes. She put the hat on the door's top, the dress on its middle, and the shoes at the bottom. The door looked very funny! + +Lucy and the door laughed and played all day. They were very happy. And they became the best of friends in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat loved to wander on the big water. One day, a fierce wind came. The boat was scared. The wind pushed the boat far away from home. + +The boat saw an anchor in the water. The boat thought, "The anchor can help me." The boat got close to the anchor. The boat held the anchor tight. The anchor helped the boat stay in one place. + +The fierce wind tried to push the boat away again. But the boat and the anchor were strong together. They did not let the wind win. Soon, the wind got tired and went away. The boat was happy and safe with the anchor. They became best friends and wandered the big water together. +One day, a little bird named Tim saw a big lime on a tree. He wanted to eat it, but the lime was too high. Tim was persistent. He did not give up. He thought, "I will dive and get the lime." + +Tim went up in the sky and dove down. "I will get the lime," he said. But he missed the lime. He tried again and again. He did not stop. + +A wise old owl saw Tim. The owl said, "Tim, do not give up. Keep trying." Tim listened to the owl. He tried one more time. This time, he got the lime. Tim was happy. + +The other birds saw Tim and said, "Good job, Tim! You did it!" Tim shared the lime with his friends. They all learned that if you are persistent, you can do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in an ordinary house with his mom and dad. Tim liked to play outside with his ball and his dog, Spot. + +One day, Tim saw a ladder next to the big tree in his yard. He wanted to climb it and see what was up there. Tim's mom saw him and she frowned. She said, "Tim, be careful on the ladder. It can be dangerous." + +Tim listened to his mom and did not climb the ladder. Instead, he played with Spot and his ball. They had a lot of fun together. Tim knew that it was important to listen to his mom and stay safe. And even though he didn't climb the ladder, he still had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Pepper. Pepper was a good dog, but sometimes he was fearful. One day, he went for a walk with his friend, a big cat named Tom. + +As they walked, they saw a big tree. Tom wanted to climb the tree, but Pepper was scared. Tom told Pepper not to be fearful and to just try. Pepper looked up and gazed at the tree, thinking about what Tom said. + +Pepper took a deep breath and started to climb the tree. He was scared, but he did not give up. When he reached the top, he felt happy and proud. Tom was happy too. They learned that if you try, even when you are scared, you can do great things. +One day, a girl named Lucy went to the park. She saw a big swing and wanted to play. Lucy ran to the swing and started to swing high in the sky. She felt happy and free as she swung back and forth. + +In the park, Lucy saw a boy with a violin. The boy played a nice song on his violin. Lucy stopped swinging to listen to the music. The boy's song made her want to dance. + +Lucy asked the boy if the violin was fit for her. The boy said yes and let her try to play. Lucy played the violin and the boy danced. They had so much fun playing and dancing together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little frog named Fred. He lived in a big pond with his family. Fred had many friends, but he loved to play with his best friend, a duck named Dina. + +One sunny day, Fred and Dina were playing near the pond. They were taking big steps and small steps, laughing and having fun. Suddenly, Dina tripped and fell. "Ouch!" she cried. Fred quickly hopped to her side. "Are you okay?" he asked. + +Dina looked sad and said, "I hurt my leg." Fred wanted to help his friend feel better. He remembered that his mom would always kiss his boo-boos to make them feel better. So, Fred gave Dina's leg a gentle kiss. Dina smiled and said, "Thank you, Fred." They continued to play and have fun, taking big steps and small steps, all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big snake. The snake was not nice. It was a disgusting snake. It lived in a big, dark cave. The snake liked to snap at things. + +One day, a little boy found the cave. He went inside to look. He saw the disgusting snake. The snake saw the little boy. The snake wanted to snap at him. + +The little boy was scared. He ran away from the snake. But the snake was fast. It followed the little boy. The little boy tried to hide, but the snake found him. + +The snake got close to the little boy. It was ready to snap at him. The little boy was very, very scared. He did not know what to do. + +Then, the snake snapped at the little boy. The little boy was hurt. He cried and cried. The disgusting snake went back to its cave. The little boy was sad and scared. The end. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to play outside. She saw a gray fairy sitting on a flower. The fairy was sad because she lost her magic wand. Amy wanted to help the gray fairy find her wand. + +Amy and the gray fairy looked around the garden. They watched the birds and the bugs, but they did not see the wand. They looked under the rocks and the leaves, but they could not find it. The gray fairy started to cry. + +They looked and looked, but the wand was not there. The gray fairy was very sad. She could not do magic without her wand. Amy was sad too. She could not help her new friend. The gray fairy had to leave, and Amy never saw her again. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a big, impressive tree. Under the tree, there was a little pot. The pot was very special. It was magic. + +One day, a little boy found the pot. He took it home and showed it to his mom. His mom said, "We can use this pot to cook food." The boy was happy. They put food in the pot and it became more and more food. They shared the food with everyone in the village. + +The boy and his mom were very tired after cooking and sharing the food. They sat under the big tree to relax. All the people in the village were happy and full. The boy learned that sharing is good and makes everyone happy. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a pet dog. The dog was very hairy. Tim loved his dog very much. They played together every day. + +One day, Tim and his dog went to the park. They saw a man with a sausage. The man said, "Hello, Tim! My name is Jack. Would you like to share my sausage with your dog?" Tim thought for a moment and said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Jack!" + +Tim and his dog shared the sausage with Jack. They all had a fun day at the park. Tim learned that it was good to share. Sharing made him and his dog happy. And, they made a new friend too. The moral of the story is that sharing is caring. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to read. She had many books, but her favorite was a big novel. She read it every day. + +One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her novel. She found a perfect spot under a big tree. She sat down and started to read her novel. A little boy named Tom came by and saw Lily. + +"Hi! What are you doing?" asked Tom. Lily said, "I am reading my favorite novel. It is perfect!" Tom was curious and asked, "Can I read it too?" Lily smiled and said, "Of course! Let's read it together." + +Lily and Tom read the novel under the big tree. They had a great time. From that day on, they became best friends and read many more perfect books together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to collect rocks. He would go outside and look for the prettiest ones. He had a big box where he kept all his rocks. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue was glad to meet Tim. She liked to collect leaves. They decided to spend time together and collect things. + +"Let's find pretty rocks and leaves!" said Tim. Sue agreed, and they had fun. They were both very glad to have a friend who liked to collect things, too. And they were happy to share their time together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red door. The door had a lock. Every day, a little girl named Amy would lock and unlock the door. She liked to play with the lock. It was fun for her. + +One day, Amy found a small needle. It was harmless, but she did not know what to do with it. She showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Be careful with the needle. It can poke you." + +Amy wanted to keep the needle safe. She thought about the lock on the big, red door. She put the harmless needle in the lock. It was safe there. Now, Amy could play with the lock and the needle. She was very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, a cricket named Bob lived. Bob was very intelligent. He loved to solve problems for his friends. One day, a big problem came to the garden. + +All the bugs were sad because their food was gone. They did not know what to do. The intelligent cricket, Bob, wanted to help. He thought very hard to solve the problem. + +Bob had an idea. He told the bugs to follow him. They walked and walked until they found a big house. Bob said, "We can find food here!" But when they went inside, they found a big cat. The cat caught the bugs and the intelligent cricket, Bob, could not solve the problem. The bugs were sad and scared. This was a bad ending for Bob and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Timmy. Timmy was eager to improve his flying. He wanted to be the best bird in the sky. One day, Timmy asked his mom, "How can I fly better?" + +His mom said, "To improve your flying, you need to practice more. And you must learn to use the wind." + +Timmy was excited. He went outside and felt the wind on his wings. He started to flap his wings and fly. At first, it was hard. But soon, Timmy learned to use the wind to go faster and higher. + +One day, Timmy saw a big bird in the sky. The big bird was flying so well. Timmy wanted to fly like that too. He practiced harder and harder every day. He used the wind to help him. + +Finally, Timmy became the best bird in the sky. He was so happy. His mom was proud of him. And Timmy was proud of himself, too. He had used the wind to improve his flying. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy violin. One day, she wanted to learn how to play a real violin. She asked her mommy, "Can you teach me how to play the violin?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course! Let's start with holding the violin." Lily tried to hold the violin just like her mommy showed her. But she felt frustrated because it was hard to do. She didn't give up and kept trying. + +Lily learned to hold the violin and the bow. Her mommy told her, "Now, gently squeeze the bow and move it across the strings." Lily did as her mommy said and played her first note. It made her very happy. She practiced every day and soon, she could play beautiful songs on her violin. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a microphone in his toy box. He felt happy and comfortable holding it. He liked to sing and talk into the microphone. It made his voice loud and fun. + +Tim took the microphone to the park. He saw a big tree with a branch that was going to snap. He wanted to warn his friends. So, he spoke into the microphone and said, "Watch out! The branch is going to snap!" All his friends heard him and moved away from the tree. They were safe. + +After that, Tim and his friends played in the park. They took turns using the microphone to sing and talk. They all had a great day. The microphone helped them have fun and stay safe. Tim felt proud and comfortable with his new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lily loved to play in the garden with her toys. One day, her mom gave her a tray with seeds. "Lily, let's grow some wild flowers in our garden," her mom said. + +Lily was very excited. She took the tray and went to the garden. She dug small holes and put the seeds in them. Her mom helped her cover the seeds with dirt. "Now we wait for the seeds to grow into wild flowers," her mom told her. + +Every day, Lily went to the garden to look at the seeds. She talked to them and gave them water. After some days, small green plants started to grow. Lily was so happy. "Look, Mom! The wild flowers are growing!" she said. Soon, the garden was full of colorful wild flowers, and Lily loved to play among them. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little rabbit named Remy. Remy had a big heart and loved to play with his friends. One day, Remy and his friends were playing near the river. They were having so much fun, but Remy started to feel uncomfortable. He knew it was not safe to play near the water. + +Remy told his friends, "We should not play here. It is not safe." But his friends did not listen. They kept playing and laughing. Remy felt very sad. He knew he had to do something to keep his friends safe. + +Remy decided to rush to his mom and dad for help. He ran as fast as he could, his heart beating fast. When he told them about his friends playing near the river, they quickly went to help. Remy's mom and dad talked to the other rabbits and told them about the danger. All the little rabbits listened and stopped playing near the river. + +In the end, Remy's friends thanked him for caring about their safety. They learned that it is important to listen to good advice and stay away from danger. Remy felt happy, knowing that he had helped his friends. And from that day on, all the little rabbits played in a safe place, away from the river. +Once upon a time, there was a playful cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with a ball of yarn all day long. One day, Tom saw a big red ribbon on the floor. He thought it would be fun to play with it. + +Tom started to play with the ribbon, but it got stuck on his paw. He tried to cut it off with his sharp claws, but it only got tighter. Tom began to feel scared. He did not want the ribbon on his paw anymore. He called for help, but no one came. Tom had to wait and wait. + +As Tom waited, he felt more and more sad. He could not play with his ball of yarn or run around the house. The ribbon was still stuck on his paw. In the end, Tom stayed sad and could not play anymore. The ribbon had won, and Tom had lost his fun. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely princess named Lily. She lived in a big, pretty castle with her mommy and daddy. Princess Lily had a very special day coming up. It was her birthday! + +Princess Lily wanted to decorate her room for her birthday party. She asked her mommy, "Can I please decorate my room with pretty things for my party?" Her mommy said, "Of course, my little princess. Let's make your room look beautiful!" + +They found shiny stars, soft ribbons, and colorful balloons to decorate her room. Princess Lily and her mommy worked together to make the room look perfect for the party. When they were done, Princess Lily said, "Thank you, mommy! My room looks so pretty now!" Her mommy hugged her and said, "You did a great job, my lovely princess. Now, let's get ready for your birthday party!" + +All of Princess Lily's friends came to her party. They played fun games, ate yummy cake, and sang "Happy Birthday" to her. Princess Lily had the best birthday ever, and she was so happy that she got to decorate her room with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little dog named Max. Max loved to play and run in the park. One day, Max met a big dog named Buddy. Buddy was very nice and wanted to be friends with Max. + +Buddy said to Max, "I will teach you how to catch a ball. It is fun and easy." Max was happy and said, "Yes, please teach me!" Buddy showed Max how to jump and catch the ball with his mouth. Max tried and tried, but he could not catch the ball. Buddy said, "Do not worry, I promise you will learn soon." + +The next day, Max and Buddy played again. This time, Max jumped high and caught the ball! Buddy was proud of Max and said, "Good job, Max! I knew you could do it." Max was happy and thanked Buddy for teaching him. They played all day and became best friends. +One day, a boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went to the pond. They liked to play near the water. Tim had a rod to catch fish. Spot liked to splash in the water. + +"Spot, be careful not to splash too much. It might hurt the fish," Tim said. Spot wagged his tail and listened to Tim. They played and had fun. + +Later, Tim saw a big fish in the water. He used his rod to try to catch it. The fish splashed and jumped. Spot barked and splashed too. The big fish got away, but Tim and Spot were happy. They had a fun day at the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a pet bird named Bob. Bob lived in a birdcage in Sue's room. Sue loved to watch Bob and think about how happy he was in his warm birdcage. + +One day, Sue's friend Tom came to play. Tom saw the birdcage and said, "Look at Bob! He is so warm and happy!" Sue said, "Yes, I love my bird Bob. I think he likes his warm birdcage too." + +Tom wanted to play with Bob, so he opened the birdcage door. But Bob flew away! Sue and Tom tried to catch him, but they could not. They were sad because Bob was gone. The warm birdcage was empty, and Sue's heart was sad too. +Once upon a time, in a bright, sunny land, there lived a lemon named Lenny. Lenny was a happy lemon who loved to play with his friends. They would roll around the grass and laugh all day. + +One day, Lenny and his friends saw a big storm coming. They knew they needed to unite to stay safe. So, they all held hands and rolled to a big tree. The tree kept them safe from the wind and rain. + +When the storm was over, Lenny and his friends were happy they had united. The sun came out, and the sky was bright again. They all played under the tree, thankful for each other and the big tree that kept them safe. +Once upon a time, in a big city, there was a subway. The subway was a fast train that went under the ground. Many people used the subway to go to work and to visit friends. One day, a little girl named Sue went on the subway with her mom. + +Sue and her mom sat on the train. Sue felt uncomfortable. The train was very full and noisy. Sue saw a big mess on the floor. There were toys, food, and clothes everywhere. Sue wanted to help make the subway nice and clean. + +Sue started to sort the things on the floor. She put the toys in one place, the food in another place, and the clothes in a different place. People on the subway saw Sue and started to help her. Soon, the subway was clean and everyone was happy. + +The people on the subway thanked Sue for helping. They learned that it is good to help others and keep the places we use clean. Sue felt happy that she made the subway a better place for everyone. The moral of the story is to always help others and keep our world clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, black bag that she loved. One day, Lily went to the park with her bag. + +At the park, Lily met a boy named Tim. Tim saw Lily's black bag and wanted it. "Give me your bag," Tim said. Lily did not want to give her bag to Tim. They both got upset. + +Lily's mom saw the problem and said, "Why don't we get Tim a black bag too?" So, they went to the store and Tim received a black bag just like Lily's. Now, Lily and Tim both had black bags and they played happily together at the park. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the kitchen. She was hungry. She opened the refrigerator, but it was empty. "Oh no," said Lucy. "There is no food!" She felt sad. + +Lucy's mom came into the kitchen. "Mom, the refrigerator is empty. I am hungry," said Lucy. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lucy. We will go to the store and buy food." + +Before they went to the store, Lucy's mom said, "Lucy, let's sleep first. We will have more energy after we sleep." Lucy and her mom took a nap. When they woke up, they felt better and went to the store. + +At the store, Lucy and her mom bought food for the refrigerator. They brought the food home and put it in the refrigerator. Now, it was not empty anymore. Lucy was happy. + +From this story, Lucy learned that it is important to sleep when you are tired. After sleeping, you will have more energy and feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim had a big bulb. He loved his big bulb very much. One day, he wanted to weigh his big bulb, so he put it on a scale. It was not too heavy, and Tim was happy. + +Tim liked to play in his yard. There was a deep hole in the yard. Tim thought it would be fun to put the bulb in the hole, so he did. He put the bulb in the deep hole and covered it with dirt. Tim thought the bulb would grow into a big, pretty plant. + +Days went by, and Tim looked for his big, pretty plant. But the bulb did not grow. It stayed under the dirt, and Tim was sad. The bulb was gone, and Tim could not play with it anymore. Tim learned that not all things grow into big, pretty plants. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tim. Tim loved to eat and play. One day, he saw a big ball in the yard. Tim wanted to move the ball and score a goal. + +Tim tried to move the ball, but it was very hard. He pushed and pushed, but the ball did not move. The sun was hot, and Tim was tired. He sat down to rest, but he knew he had to try again. + +Tim tried one more time to move the ball. He pushed so hard that he fell. Poor Tim was too fat and tired to play. He did not score a goal, and he was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was an obedient dog. He loved to play with his top. The top was red and blue, and it spun around and around. + +One day, Spot and his friend, a little bird named Tweet, decided to act in a play. They wanted to show all their friends how good they were at acting. Spot would spin his top and Tweet would sing a pretty song. + +On the day of the play, all the animals came to watch. Spot and Tweet were very happy. They acted very well, and everyone clapped for them. After the play, Spot spun his top and Tweet sang her song again. All the animals loved it, and they all played together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little red car named Speedy. Speedy loved to speed down the road. One day, he saw a big brick wall. He wanted to go through it, but he was scared. + +Speedy's friend, Cozy the comfortable couch, said, "Don't go too fast, Speedy. You might get hurt." Speedy listened to Cozy and slowed down. He carefully went around the big brick wall instead of trying to go through it. + +In the end, Speedy was safe and happy. He learned that it's important to listen to friends and not always go too fast. The moral of the story is to be careful and think before you act. +One day, a big crane was near a lake. The crane liked to pour water on the ground. It made him happy. The crane had a friend, a small duck. The duck liked to play in the water. + +The crane poured water, and the duck swam around. They played all day. The sun was very hot, but they did not care. They were having fun together. + +After a while, the crane felt dizzy. He had played too much. The duck saw this and helped him. They sat down and rested. Soon, the crane felt better. They smiled and played again. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there was a little ambulance. The ambulance liked to move fast and help people who were hurt. One day, the ambulance saw a little girl crying. She had fallen and hurt her knee. + +The ambulance said, "Don't cry, little girl. I will help you." The little girl stopped crying and said, "Thank you, ambulance." The ambulance moved fast to take the girl to the doctor. The doctor made her knee feel better. + +After that day, the little girl always remembered to be careful when she played. She did not want to get hurt again. The ambulance was happy to help her, but it was also happy that the girl learned to be careful. The moral of the story is to always be careful when playing, so you don't get hurt. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived an elderly lady named Nana. Nana loved to close her eyes and listen to the birds sing in the morning. One day, she woke up and saw a thick mist outside her window. She could not see the birds, but she could still hear them singing. + +Nana went outside and said, "Birds, where are you? I can't see you in the mist." The birds replied, "We are up in the tree, Nana. The mist is hiding us, but we are still here." Nana smiled and listened to the birds sing their happy songs. + +As the day went on, the sun came out and the mist went away. Nana could now see the birds in the tree. She said, "Thank you, birds, for singing even when I couldn't see you. Your songs make me happy." The birds chirped, "You're welcome, Nana. We love to sing for you!" And from that day on, Nana and the birds enjoyed their time together, no matter if there was mist or not. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree with a lot of fruit. Tim wanted to grab the fruit, but he was not tall enough. He felt sad. + +A girl named Sue saw Tim and asked, "Why are you sad?" Tim said, "I want to grab the fruit, but I am not tall." Sue had an idea. "Let's work together," she said. + +Tim and Sue tried to grab the fruit together. They jumped and jumped, but they still could not reach it. Then, a big dog came and pushed the tree. The fruit fell down, and Tim and Sue were happy. They said, "Thank you, dog!" They shared the fruit, and it was very fine. +One day, a little deer went to play in the forest. He saw a big tree with yummy leaves. The little deer felt guilty because he knew he should ask before eating. But the leaves looked so good, so he ate them anyway. + +A wise old owl saw the deer eating the leaves. The owl said, "Little deer, you should always ask before taking something that's not yours." The little deer knew the owl was right and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Owl. I will ask next time." + +Soon after, it was the little deer's birthday. All his forest friends came to celebrate with him. The little deer asked the big tree if he could eat some leaves for his birthday treat. The big tree said yes, and everyone enjoyed the party. The little deer learned that it's important to ask for things and not just take them. +Once upon a time, there was a little school in a big town. The school had a bell that would ring every day. When the bell rang, all the children knew it was time to go inside and learn. + +One sunny day, the sky was very clear and blue. The children were playing outside, having lots of fun. They were playing tag, swinging on the swings, and laughing with their friends. Then, they heard the bell ring. They knew it was time to go inside the school and learn. + +Inside the school, the children learned about colors, numbers, and animals. They sang songs and listened to stories. When the day was over, the bell rang again. The children knew it was time to go home. They said goodbye to their friends and teachers, and went home with a big smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy mechanic named Bob. He liked to fix cars, but sometimes he would forget his tools. One day, he saw a little girl with a broken toy car. She was sad because her toy car would not go. + +Bob said, "Don't worry, I can fix your toy car." The little girl smiled and gave him the toy. Bob looked at the toy car and thought about what tools he would need. He remembered that he was clumsy and might forget something important. + +He went to his big tool box and picked up a small screwdriver, a tiny hammer, and some glue. He was very careful not to forget anything. Bob fixed the toy car and gave it back to the little girl. She was so happy that her toy car could go again. + +The little girl said, "Thank you, Bob!" She played with her toy car and it went very fast. Bob was proud that he did not forget anything this time. He learned that even a clumsy mechanic can do a good job if he tries hard and remembers his tools. +One day, a little girl named Daisy was playing in her yard. She saw a big red car drive by her house. Daisy was very alert and watched the car as it stopped near her. The car started to reverse and made a loud noise. Daisy was scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mommy, the big red car is making a loud noise!" Daisy cried. Her mom came outside to see what was happening. She saw the big red car and smiled at Daisy. "Don't worry, Daisy. The car is just going backward. It's called reversing." + +Daisy and her mom watched as the big red car finished reversing and drove away. Daisy felt better now that her mom had explained what was happening. They went back to playing in the yard, picking flowers and having fun together. Daisy was happy and alert, keeping an eye out for any more big red cars. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a king. This king was rare because he was very kind. He liked to help people and make them happy. His land was a happy place, and everyone loved the king. + +One day, the king met a little boy who was sad. The king asked, "Why are you sad, little boy?" The boy said, "I lost my toy, and I can't find it." The king wanted to help the boy. So, he told the boy to remain with him, and they looked for the toy together. + +They looked and looked, and finally, they found the toy. The boy was so happy, and he thanked the king. The king was happy too because he could help the boy. From that day on, the boy and the king became good friends, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rag that she loved very much. The rag was her best friend. They played together every day. + +One day, Lily met a boy named Tim. Tim was a bit rude. He didn't like Lily's rag. Tim said, "Rags are for babies! You should play with something else." + +Lily felt sad. She loved her rag and didn't want to stop playing with it. She told Tim, "I love my rag. It's my friend. If you want to play with me, you have to be nice to my rag." + +Tim thought about it for a moment. He didn't want to be rude anymore. So, he said sorry to Lily and her rag. They all played together and had lots of fun. And from that day on, Tim was no longer rude. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a little blue snake. The blue snake had a special power: it could shrink and grow. One day, the blue snake met a big red bird. The big red bird looked sad. + +"Hi, big red bird! Why are you sad?" asked the blue snake. The big red bird said, "I lost my little egg. It is so small, I cannot find it anywhere." + +The blue snake wanted to help. "I can shrink and look for your little egg," it said. So, the blue snake used its power and became very small. It looked everywhere for the little egg. Finally, it found the little egg under a big rock. The blue snake grew big again and gave the little egg to the big red bird. + +"Thank you, blue snake! You are a good friend," said the big red bird. The blue snake was happy to help. From that day on, the blue snake and the big red bird were best friends. They learned that helping others can make you happy too. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a colorful mask. This mask was very special. It could zip through the air and make people laugh. The mask was very happy, and the people in the town loved it. + +One day, a little boy found the mask. He picked it up and put it on his face. The mask zipped around with the little boy, making him and his friends laugh. They played with the mask all day long. The little boy felt very happy with the colorful mask. + +But, when the sun went down, the mask started to change. It was not happy anymore. It became angry and zipped around the town, making people scared. The little boy tried to take off the mask, but it would not let him. The colorful mask stayed on the little boy's face, and the people in the town were scared and sad. The mask did not want to be happy anymore, and the town had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to dress up in her favorite clothes. She wore a big pink dress with pretty flowers on it. She felt like a princess when she wore her dress. + +One day, it was dark and rainy outside. Lucy's mom said, "Let's stay inside and read a story!" Lucy got very excited because she loved stories. She sat on her mom's lap, and her mom opened a big book with lots of pictures. + +The story was about a brave girl who wore a beautiful dress, just like Lucy's. The girl in the story went on a big adventure in the dark night. She found a lost puppy and took it home. Lucy loved the story and wanted to be just like the girl in it. +One day, a boy named Tom wanted to write a story. He went to his room and looked for his writing equipment. He found his crayons and paper. Tom was very happy. + +Tom started to write a silly story about a cat and a dog. The cat and the dog liked to play together. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. One day, the cat said to the dog, "You are my best friend." + +The dog smiled and said, "You are my best friend too, cat." They played and played until the sun went down. Then, they went to their homes and slept. The next day, they played again. Tom liked his story and showed it to his mom. She loved it too. +Once upon a time, there was a big red hoop. The hoop lived in a park with many friends. The hoop loved to play all day long. + +One day, the hoop saw a little girl with a frown on her face. The girl was angry because she lost her toy. The hoop wanted to help the girl feel better. + +The hoop rolled to the girl and asked her to play. The girl jumped and laughed as she played with the hoop. The frown on her face went away, and she was happy again. The hoop was glad it could help the girl. They became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey liked to play in the trees. It was easy for the monkey to jump and swing from tree to tree. + +One day, the monkey saw a big red ball. The monkey wanted to play with the ball. So, the monkey tried to grab the ball with his hands. But the ball was too big and slippery. + +The monkey did not give up. He used his long tail to grab the ball. He was so happy to play with the big red ball. The monkey and the ball became best friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, smelly cat. The cat had a very important job. He had to deliver a key to a little girl who lived far away. The cat knew he had to be very careful with the key. + +One day, the cat started his long trip to the little girl's house. He walked and walked, holding the key in his mouth. The cat saw a big, wet puddle on the way. He thought, "I must not drop the key in the puddle or it will be lost." + +The cat walked around the puddle and kept going. He was getting closer to the little girl's house. The cat was very tired, but he knew he had to finish his job. + +Finally, the cat reached the little girl's house. He gave her the key, and she was very happy. The little girl knew that the key would open a special door. She thanked the smelly cat and gave him a big hug. The cat was happy that he did not drop the key in the puddle, and he went back home, proud of his important job. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to visit his friend, Toto the turtle. Toto lived near a big vine. The vine was green and long. It grew on a tall tree. + +One day, Bobo hopped to Toto's house. He said, "Toto, let's play near the vine!" Toto smiled and said, "Yes, let's go!" They played hide and seek. They laughed and had fun. + +After playing, Bobo and Toto felt sleepy. They lay down under the vine. The sun was warm and nice. They closed their eyes and took a nap. They had a great day together. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big ball of gum. He thought it looked fun to play with. He took the gum and started to stretch it and make shapes. He made a long snake, a round ball, and even a funny face. + +As Tim was playing, a fierce dog walked up to him. The dog barked, "Woof! Woof! What are you doing with that gum?" Tim was scared, but he dared to talk to the dog. "I am just playing with it. Do you want to play too?" + +The dog looked at the gum and thought it might be fun. So the dog and Tim played together. They made more shapes and even made a gum dog. They laughed and had a great time. From that day on, Tim and the fierce dog were best friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim was feeling adventurous. He wanted to discover something new in his house. So, he started to look around. He looked under the bed, behind the couch, and inside the closet. But he did not find anything new. + +Then, Tim went to the kitchen. He saw his mom making a big cake. "What are you doing, mom?" he asked. "I'm making a cake for your dad's birthday," she said. "Can I help?" Tim asked. "Yes, you can help me put the icing on the cake," his mom said. + +As they were putting the icing on the cake, Tim's little sister, Lucy, came into the kitchen. She wanted to help too, but Tim said, "No, Lucy! You are too little. You will make a mess." Lucy was sad and started to cry. Their mom said, "Tim, let's all work together. You can help Lucy, and we will make the cake even better." So, Tim, Lucy, and their mom finished the cake together. It was the best cake ever, and their dad loved it. +Once upon a time, there was a seal named Sam. Sam was not an ordinary seal. He lived near the beach with his family. Sam had a special talent. He liked to perform tricks for his friends. + +One sunny day, Sam decided to perform a new trick. He practiced all morning, splashing and jumping in the water. His friends, the fish and the birds, watched and clapped. They loved to see Sam perform. + +Finally, Sam was ready to show his new trick to everyone. He jumped high in the air, spun around, and landed with a big splash! All his friends cheered and clapped. Sam was so happy. He knew he was not just an ordinary seal, but a very special one. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a lucky boy because he had a lot of toys to play with. One day, Tim was playing in the kitchen with his toys. + +While playing, Tim saw a big stove. The stove was tall and shiny. Tim was curious and wanted to touch the stove. He reached out his hand to poke the stove, but his mommy saw him. + +Mommy said, "No, Tim! Don't poke the stove. It can be hot and hurt you." Tim listened to his mommy and went back to playing with his toys. He was a good boy and felt lucky to have a mommy who cared for him. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a delicate little girl named Lily. She had a secret box that she loved. Lily never told anyone what was inside the box. + +One day, her friend Tom came to play. They played with toys and had fun. But Tom wanted to know what was in the secret box. He asked Lily, but she did not answer. Tom felt sad and a little angry. + +Tom tried to open the box when Lily was not looking. But the box was strong and did not open. Lily saw him and said, "Tom, you cannot open my secret box! It is not nice to touch other people's things." Tom was sorry and said he would not do it again. + +Lily thought for a moment and then decided to share her secret with Tom. She opened the box, and inside was a beautiful butterfly. Tom was amazed and happy. They watched the butterfly together, and Tom learned that some secrets are worth waiting for. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park. She saw a crazy man with a big hat. The man was doing magic. Lucy watched him and began to admire his tricks. + +"Wow!" said Lucy. "How do you do that?" The man smiled and said, "It's magic, my dear. Would you like to try?" Lucy nodded her head and the man gave her a magic wand. + +Lucy waved the wand and a big, colorful ball appeared. The other kids in the park laughed and clapped. They all played with the ball and had a lot of fun. The crazy man with the big hat smiled as he watched them play. Lucy was happy that she got to try magic too. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a selfish bear named Bobo. Bobo loved honey more than anything else. He would always eat all the honey he found and never shared it with anyone. + +One sunny day, Bobo found a big jar of honey near a tree. He was very happy and excited. But then, his friend, a little squirrel named Squeaky, came by and saw the honey too. "Can I have some honey, Bobo?" asked Squeaky. Bobo said "No!" and they began to quarrel. + +As they quarreled, a wise old owl named Mr. Hoot was watching from a tree. He saw how selfish Bobo was being and decided to teach him a lesson. Mr. Hoot flew down and said, "Bobo, if you share the honey with Squeaky, you both will have enough and be happy." + +Bobo thought about what Mr. Hoot said and realized he was right. He decided to share the honey with Squeaky. They both enjoyed the sweet honey together and became even better friends. From that day on, Bobo learned that sharing is better than being selfish, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to hop around and play with his friends all day. One day, while Remy was playing, a big storm began to happen. The sky became dark and the rain started to fall. Remy and his friends needed to find a shelter to stay dry. + +Remy found a big tree with a hole at the bottom. He thought it was a perfect shelter for him and his friends. They all went inside and stayed dry. While they were in the shelter, Remy's friends thanked him for finding a safe place. Remy felt happy and proud. + +After the storm, Remy learned that it was important to be independent and help his friends when they needed it. The moral of the story is to always be there for your friends and help them when they need you. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a long structure. It was big and tall. Tim wanted to see what was inside. + +As Tim walked closer, he heard a voice. It was a little bird. The bird said, "I am trying to wake my friend, the cat. Can you help me?" Tim said, "Yes, I can help you." + +Tim and the bird went inside the long structure. They found the cat sleeping. Tim and the bird tried to wake the cat. They called out, "Wake up, cat!" The cat woke up and said, "Thank you for waking me up." Tim, the bird, and the cat became good friends and played together all day. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to play. He went to his room and opened the drawer. Inside the drawer were all his toys. He saw a big, serious bear. The bear looked mad. + +Tim asked the bear, "Do you want to play with me?" The bear said, "No, I refuse to play. I am too serious." Tim felt sad. He wanted to play with the bear. + +Tim had an idea. He put a funny hat on the bear's head. The bear looked in the mirror and started to laugh. "Okay, I will play with you," said the bear. Tim and the bear played all day, and they had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a fast dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play all day. He was very fit and strong. + +One sunny day, Spot saw another dog named Max. Max was also fit and liked to run. Spot said, "Max, I dare you to race me to the big tree over there!" Max smiled and said, "Okay, Spot. Let's race!" + +So, Spot and Max stood at the start line. They were both excited to see who was faster. They started running as fast as they could. Their legs moved so quickly, and they both ran very fast. In the end, Spot won the race, but Max was not sad. They both had so much fun running together. + +After the race, Spot and Max were tired but happy. They sat under the big tree and laughed. They promised to race again another day, and they became the best of friends. +One day, a curious little girl named Lily saw a small box. The box had a big nail on it. Lily wanted to know what was inside the box, so she tried to open it. But the box was very hard to open. Lily was sad because she could not see what was inside. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "If you use the magic word 'shrink', the nail will get smaller and you can open the box." Lily said the magic word, and the nail started to shrink. The nail became so small that Lily could open the box. + +Inside the box, Lily found a note. The note said, "Always be kind and help others." Lily learned that being curious is good, but it is more important to be kind and help others. She shared her new lesson with her friends and they all agreed to be kind and helpful too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was very adventurous. She loved to play outside, climb trees, and find new things. One day, Sue found a pretty bracelet in the grass. It was shiny and had many colors. + +Sue wore the bracelet all day. But when she was playing, the bracelet broke. Sue was very sad. She wanted to fix the bracelet, but she didn't know how. So, she asked her mom for help. + +Sue's mom helped her replace the broken part of the bracelet. They used a pretty string to fix it. Now, the bracelet was as good as new. Sue was very happy and continued her adventurous day with her new bracelet. +One day, a pretty bird sat on a tree. The bird was very attractive. The bird had a friend, a big bear. The bear was sleeping. The bird wanted to wake the bear. + +The bird said, "Bear, wake up! Let's play!" But the bear did not wake. The bird tried to replace the bear's pillow with a stick. The bear felt the stick and woke up. The bear was not happy. + +The bear said, "Why did you replace my pillow with a stick?" The bird said, "I wanted to wake you up to play." The bear said, "Next time, just ask me to wake up." The bird said sorry, and they played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy car. One day, she saw a buckle on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later, Lily found a big puddle. She wanted to make her toy car go through it. She said, "Car, let's soak in the puddle!" The car went splash, and both Lily and the car got wet. Lily laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +At home, Lily's mom made a spicy soup for dinner. Lily tasted it and said, "Mom, this soup is too hot!" Her mom smiled and said, "Lily, sometimes we have to try new things. Just like you tried to soak your car in the puddle and found the buckle, trying new things can be fun and help us learn." + +Lily thought about it and took another bite of the spicy soup. She liked it! From that day on, Lily learned to try new things and have fun. And she always remembered the day she found the buckle and soaked her toy car in the puddle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to skip and play outside. One day, she saw a weak, sad bird on the ground. The bird could not fly. + +Amy wanted to help the bird. She gave the bird some food and water. Slowly, the bird started to feel better. Amy was very happy to see the bird get strong. + +As a reward for helping the bird, Amy's mom gave her a big hug and a cookie. Amy felt proud of herself. From that day on, Amy and the bird became best friends, and they would skip and play together every day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to a fun event with his mom. There were many games to play and things to see. Tim was very excited and wanted to try everything. + +Tim saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. But his mom suggested, "Let's try the small slide first." Tim was persistent and kept asking to go on the big slide. His mom finally said yes. + +Tim climbed up the big slide and went down very fast. He laughed and had so much fun. He went on the big slide again and again. Tim was happy that he was persistent and tried the big slide. +Once upon a time, there was a little furry dog named Max. Max liked to play with his ball and listen to his friends talk. One day, Max saw a big envelope on the floor. He picked it up with his mouth and ran to his friend, Jane. + +Max gave the envelope to Jane. "Thank you, Max!" Jane said. She opened the envelope and found a pretty picture inside. Jane showed the picture to Max. It was a picture of a big rainbow and a happy sun. Max wagged his tail and smiled. + +Max and Jane went outside to play. They took the pretty picture with them. They showed it to all their friends. Everyone loved the picture. Max was happy he found the envelope and could share the pretty picture with his friends. They all played together under the big, blue sky. +Once upon a time, there was a big hall. In the hall, there were many toys. The toys liked to play with the kids who came to the hall. One day, a new toy came to the hall. It was a nod toy. When the kids pushed its head, it would nod. + +The other toys saw the nod toy and felt jealous. They thought the kids would only want to play with the nod toy. They did not want to be left alone. So, they made a plan to hide the nod toy. + +When the kids came to the hall to play, they could not find the nod toy. They looked and looked, but the nod toy was hidden very well. The kids were sad and missed the nod toy. + +One of the toys felt bad for the kids. It knew that hiding the nod toy was not nice. So, it showed the kids where the nod toy was hidden. The kids were happy to find the nod toy and played with all the toys together. + +The toys learned that they should not be jealous. They saw that the kids loved to play with all of them. From that day on, the toys and the kids had lots of fun in the hall. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely bird. The bird lived in a big tree. The bird liked to sing songs. One day, the bird was singing a happy song. + +A little bug heard the bird's song. The bug liked the song too. The bug wanted to be friends with the bird. So, the bug went to the tree to meet the bird. The bug said, "Hi, bird! I like your song. Can we be friends?" + +The bird was happy to have a friend. They played together. The bug would slap its tiny legs to make fun sounds. The bird would sing along. They made a new song together. And they were not lonely anymore. They were very happy friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a normal boy named Tom. Tom loved to play outside. One day, he saw a big hedge near his house. He thought it would be fun to play near the hedge. + +Tom saw a small bird on the hedge. The bird was sad because it lost its toy. Tom wanted to help the bird. He started to look for the toy. He looked under the hedge, and there it was! The bird was very happy. + +The bird said, "Thank you, Tom!" Tom felt good about helping the bird. The bird was not sad anymore. From that day on, Tom and the bird became good friends. Tom learned that it is important to help others when they need it. And that is the moral of our story: always be kind and help others when they demand help. +Once upon a time, there was a big ranch. On this ranch, there were many animals. There were cows, horses, and pigs. The animals on the ranch were very happy because the farmer was very generous. He always gave them lots of food and love. + +One day, a new animal came to the ranch. It was a big, loud rooster. The rooster liked to fight with the other animals. The animals did not like this. They did not want to fight. They just wanted to be happy and eat their food. + +The horse said to the rooster, "Please do not fight with us. We want to be friends." The rooster thought about it and said, "Okay, I will try to be nice." The animals were happy again. They all lived together on the big, generous ranch, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had an adorable cat named Fluffy. One day, Lily and Fluffy were playing in the garden. They were very happy. + +Lily said, "Fluffy, I think we should go on a holiday." Fluffy meowed and nodded his head. So, they packed their bags and went to the beach. + +At the beach, Lily and Fluffy played in the sand and swam in the sea. They laughed and had a lot of fun. The sun was shining, and they were very happy. They loved their holiday and always remembered the fun they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a fast dog named Spot. Spot liked to run and play all day. One day, Spot found a little flea on his fur. The flea was very itchy and made Spot feel bad. + +Spot said to the flea, "Please leave me alone, flea. I don't like it when you make me itchy." The flea did not want to surrender and leave Spot. The flea liked living on Spot's fur. + +So, Spot had to find a way to make the flea go away. He ran and jumped into a big tub of water. The water washed the flea away. Spot was happy and not itchy anymore. The flea had to surrender and find a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little mop named Moppy. Moppy was a very fancy mop. He had a pretty red bow on his handle. He liked to clean the big house where he lived. + +One day, Moppy met a big dog named Doggy. Doggy was big and strong. Moppy was scared of big dogs. He started to tremble because he was scared. Doggy saw Moppy and came closer. Moppy trembled more. + +Doggy said, "Hi, Moppy! I like your fancy bow. Don't be scared. I am a nice dog." Moppy stopped trembling and said, "Thank you, Doggy. Let's be friends." And from that day, Moppy and Doggy were best friends. They played and cleaned the big house together. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Tim. Tim loved to ride his red bike. He would ride it up and down the street all day. + +One sunny day, Tim saw a big pitch near his house. The pitch was green and had lots of space to play. Tim thought it would be fun to ride his bike there. He put on his helmet and rode to the pitch. + +At the pitch, Tim met a new friend named Sue. Sue had a blue bike. They had a great time riding their bikes together. They rode fast and slow, and even had a race. Tim and Sue were very happy and became best friends. They promised to ride their bikes at the pitch every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to kiss her mommy and daddy good morning. One day, Sue woke up and felt anxious. She did not know why she felt this way, but she knew that a kiss from her mommy and daddy would make her feel better. + +Sue went to the kitchen to find her mommy and daddy. She saw her mommy drinking coffee. Sue wanted to give her mommy a kiss, but she was too short to reach her mommy's face. Sue had an idea. She would climb on the chair to be tall enough to give her mommy a kiss. + +Sue climbed up on the chair, but it was not safe. The chair tipped over, and Sue fell down. The coffee spilled all over the floor. Sue started to cry, and her mommy and daddy ran to help her. They were sad that Sue was hurt and the coffee was spilled. The morning did not start well, and everyone felt upset. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Tim. Tim loved to clap and dance. He had a friend named Sue. Sue liked to cook. One day, Sue made a spicy soup. Tim tasted the soup and said, "Wow, this is spicy!" Sue smiled and said, "I know, I made it just for you!" + +Tim and Sue decided to have a party. They invited all their friends. At the party, everyone danced and clapped. They all tried Sue's spicy soup. Some people liked it, and some people did not. But they all had fun. + +The next day, Tim and Sue talked about the party. They learned that it is okay for people to like different things. The important thing is to be kind and have fun together. And that is what they did from that day on. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They find a big spoon and a small spoon. They pretend they are drums. + +Tom takes the big spoon and hits the pot. Anna takes the small spoon and hits the pan. They make a lot of noise. Bang! Bang! Bang! + +Mom is in the living room. She hears the noise. She is not happy. She steps into the kitchen. She sees Tom and Anna. + +"Stop! Stop! Stop!" Mom says. "You are too noisy. You will wake up the baby. Put the spoons back. Go play with your toys." + +Tom and Anna are sorry. They say "Sorry, Mom." They put the spoons back. They step out of the kitchen. They go play with their toys. They are quiet. Mom smiles. She goes back to the living room. The baby sleeps. +Lily and Ben were bored. They had no toys to play with. They looked around the room and saw a magazine on the table. It had many pictures and words. + +"Let's look at the magazine," Lily said. "Maybe we can learn something new." + +"Okay," Ben said. They took the magazine and sat on the floor. They turned the pages and looked at the pictures. They saw animals, cars, people, and places. + +"What is this?" Ben asked, pointing at a picture of a lion. + +"That is a lion," Lily said. "It is a big cat. It can roar very loud." + +"Wow," Ben said. "I want to hear it roar." + +They tried to make roaring sounds, but they were not very good. + +"Shh, be quiet," their mom said from the kitchen. "I am trying to listen to the radio. It is important." + +Lily and Ben did not understand why the radio was important. They thought it was just noise. They ignored their mom and kept looking at the magazine. + +"What is this?" Lily asked, pointing at a picture of a cake. + +"That is a cake," Ben said. "It is yummy. It has sugar and cream and fruit." + +"Yum," Lily said. "I want to eat it." + +They pretended to eat the cake, but they were not very satisfied. + +"Shh, stop making noises," their mom said again. "I need to listen to the radio. It is about the virus." + +Lily and Ben did not know what the virus was. They thought it was something bad. They did not care about the radio. They thought their mom was ignorant. They wanted to have fun with the magazine. +Sam and Lily were playing outside with their bikes. They liked to ride fast and make noises. They saw a big hill near the park and wanted to go up. Sam went first and pedaled hard. He reached the top and shouted, "I did it! I did it!" + +Lily tried to follow him, but her bike was broken. One of the wheels was wobbly and the chain was loose. She pedaled harder and harder, but her bike did not go fast. She started to struggle and felt tired. She said, "Sam, help me! My bike is broken!" + +Sam heard her and looked down. He saw Lily was still at the bottom of the hill. He felt sorry for her and wanted to help. He got off his bike and ran down the hill. He reached Lily and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you. We can push your bike together." + +Sam and Lily pushed the bike up the hill. It was hard work, but they did not give up. They reached the top and smiled. They hugged each other and said, "We did it! We did it!" + +They left the broken bike on the grass and played with Sam's bike. They took turns to ride and share. They had fun and were happy. They learned to help each other and be friends. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to draw. They had a big box of crayons and lots of paper. One day, they decided to draw a landscape. They looked out of the window and saw the green grass, the blue sky, and the yellow sun. + +Tom started to draw with his crayons. He drew a big sun, a green hill, and a blue river. He was happy with his picture. He showed it to Lily and said, "Look, this is my landscape. Do you like it?" + +Lily looked at Tom's picture and shook her head. She did not like it. She said, "No, I don't like it. Your sun is too big, your hill is too round, and your river is too straight. That is not a real landscape. This is my landscape." She showed Tom her picture. She had drawn a small sun, a brown mountain, and a curvy stream. She had also added some flowers, trees, and animals. + +Tom looked at Lily's picture and frowned. He did not like it. He said, "No, I don't like it. Your sun is too small, your mountain is too pointy, and your stream is too wiggly. That is not a real landscape. You have too many things in your picture. It is too busy and messy." + +Tom and Lily disagreed about their pictures. They started to argue and shout. They said, "My picture is better. No, mine is better. No, mine is better." They got angry and threw their crayons at each other. The crayons flew in the air and landed on the floor, the table, and the wall. They made marks and stains everywhere. The room became filthy. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom and Lily fighting and the room dirty. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you. What are you doing? Why are you disagreeing? Why are you making a mess? You need to share and be nice. And you need to clean up this room right now." + +Tom and Lily stopped fighting and looked at Mom. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We were drawing landscapes, but we did not like each other's pictures. We got mad and threw crayons. We did not mean to make a mess." + +Mom said, "I understand. It is okay to have different opinions and preferences, but it is not okay to be rude and mean. You can draw landscapes however you want, but you should respect and appreciate each other's work. And you should take care of your things and your space. Now, please pick up the crayons and wipe the marks and stains. Then, you can show me your pictures and tell me why you like them." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. We will do that." They picked up the crayons and wiped the marks and stains. They made the room clean again. Then, they showed Mom their pictures and told her why they liked them. Mom smiled and said, "They are both very nice landscapes. You are both very creative and talented. I am proud of you." She hugged them and gave them a kiss. Tom and Lily hugged and kissed her back. They also hugged and kissed each other. They said, "Sorry, brother. Sorry, sister. I like your picture. I like your picture too." They were happy and friends again. +Poppy was a wise old dog who lived on a farm. He liked to do many things, like chase rabbits, dig holes and bark at cows. He also liked to teach the young dogs how to do these things. He was very proud of his skills and his wisdom. + +One day, a new dog came to the farm. His name was Spot and he was very playful and curious. He wanted to do everything that Poppy did, but he did not listen to Poppy's advice. He chased the rabbits too fast and scared them away. He dug holes too deep and got stuck. He barked at the cows too loud and made them angry. + +Poppy tried to tell Spot to be more careful and respectful, but Spot did not care. He said, "You are old and slow, Poppy. You do not know how to have fun. I can do anything better than you." + +Poppy was sad and hurt by Spot's words. He decided to leave Spot alone and let him learn by himself. He hoped that Spot would realize his mistakes and apologize. + +One day, Spot saw a big red ball in the barn. He thought it was a toy and he wanted to play with it. He ran towards it and bit it hard. But the ball was not a toy. It was a balloon. And it popped with a loud bang. + +Spot was scared and hurt by the pop. He cried and ran away. He looked for Poppy, but he could not find him. He felt lonely and sorry. + +He finally found Poppy under a tree. He said, "Poppy, I am sorry. I was wrong. You are wise and kind. You tried to help me, but I did not listen. I did many bad things and I hurt you and myself. Can you forgive me?" + +Poppy looked at Spot and saw that he was sincere. He said, "Spot, I forgive you. You are young and brave, but you need to be more careful and respectful. You can do many things, but you also need to learn from others. I can teach you, if you want." + +Spot nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, please, Poppy. I want to learn from you. You are my friend." + +Poppy licked Spot's nose and said, "You are my friend, too. Come, let us go and play. But not with balloons. They are not toys. They are pops." + +The end. +Ben liked to play with his sock. It was a red sock with a blue stripe. He put it on his hand and made it talk. He called it Socky. Socky was his friend. + +One day, Ben and Socky went to the park with Mom. There were many things to see and do. Ben saw a big slide. He wanted to go on it. He ran to the slide with Socky on his hand. He climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. + +But then he saw something that made him scared. There was a big dog at the bottom of the slide. It was barking and jumping. It wanted to play, but Ben did not know that. He thought it was angry and wanted to bite him. He held Socky tight and did not move. + +Mom saw Ben and the dog. She knew the dog was friendly, but she also knew Ben was afraid. She walked to the slide and called Ben's name. She told him to be calm and slide down. She said she would catch him and the dog would not hurt him. + +Ben looked at Mom and then at Socky. Socky said, "Don't worry, Ben. I will protect you. We can do it together." Ben nodded and took a deep breath. He let go of the slide and slid down fast. Mom caught him in her arms and hugged him. The dog ran to them and licked Ben's face. Ben laughed and petted the dog. He was not scared anymore. He said, "Thank you, Socky. You are a brave sock." Socky said, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a brave boy." Mom smiled and said, "You are both brave. And you made a new friend. What is the dog's name?" The dog wagged its tail and barked. Ben said, "I think his name is Spring. He likes to spring up and down." Mom said, "That's a good name. Do you want to play with Spring and Socky?" Ben said, "Yes, please. That sounds like fun." And they did. +Lily liked to draw with her pastel crayons. She had many colors and she made pretty pictures on her paper. She liked to draw flowers and birds and stars. + +One day, her brother Max came into her room. He saw her pastels and he wanted to play with them. He grabbed some crayons and started to scribble on her paper. + +"Hey, stop it!" Lily shouted. "Those are mine! You are ruining my picture!" + +"No, they are not!" Max said. "They are for everyone! I want to draw too!" + +Lily and Max started to fight over the pastels. They pulled and pushed and yelled. They did not listen to each other. They were both stubborn. + +Suddenly, their mom appeared in the door. She saw the mess and the noise. She was not happy. + +"What is going on here?" she asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Max stopped and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed. They knew they had been bad. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We wanted to draw with the pastels, but we could not share." + +Mom sighed. She picked up the pastels and the paper. She gave them a hug. + +"Drawing is fun, but sharing is more fun," she said. "You can both use the pastels, but you have to take turns and respect each other's work. How about you draw a picture together?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They said sorry to each other. They decided to draw a picture of their mom with the pastels. They used many colors and they made her smile. They showed her their picture and she was happy. They were happy too. They learned to share and to be kind. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They see a big envelope on the table. It has a stamp and a sticker on it. They are curious. + +"Who is this for?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe it is for Mommy or Daddy," Ben says. + +They look at the envelope. It has a name and an address on it. They do not know the name or the address. + +"Maybe it is a surprise," Anna says. + +"Maybe it is a present," Ben says. + +They want to open the envelope. They try to pull it, but it is too hard. They try to tear it, but it is too strong. They try to bite it, but it is too yucky. + +They are frustrated. They are anxious. They want to see what is inside the envelope. + +They hear a noise. It is Mommy. She is coming back from the store. They run to the door. + +"Mommy, Mommy, help us!" they shout. + +Mommy sees them. She sees the envelope. She smiles. + +"What are you doing, my sweeties?" she asks. + +"We want to open the envelope, but we can't," Anna says. + +"We want to see what is inside, but we don't know how," Ben says. + +Mommy hugs them. She explains. + +"This envelope is not for us, my loves. It is for Grandma. She lives far away. I wrote her a letter. I told her how much we miss her and love her. I put a picture of us in the envelope. I want to send it to her. She will be very happy when she gets it." + +Anna and Ben understand. They feel sorry. + +"Oh, Mommy, we are sorry. We did not know. We thought it was for us," Anna says. + +"We did not mean to ruin it. We just wanted to help," Ben says. + +Mommy kisses them. She is not angry. She is proud. + +"It's okay, my darlings. You did not ruin it. You just made it more special. You showed how much you care. You are very good helpers. Grandma will love your marks and bites on the envelope. They will make her laugh. They will make her feel closer to us." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They are relieved. They hug Mommy. + +"Can we help you send it to Grandma?" Anna asks. + +"Of course, my sweeties. Let's go to the post office. We can put the envelope in the mailbox. We can wave goodbye to it. We can say a prayer for Grandma. We can hope she gets it soon." + +Anna and Ben are excited. They grab the envelope. They follow Mommy. They are ready to help. They are ready to make Grandma happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play soccer. They had a big game on Saturday and they wanted to win a trophy. They practiced every day with their coach and their team. + +On the day of the game, Tom and Lily were very excited. They put on their uniforms and their shoes and ran to the field. Their coach gave them a pep talk and told them to have fun and work together. + +The game was very close and both teams played hard. Tom and Lily scored some goals and cheered for their teammates. But they also wanted to score more goals and get the trophy. They did not pass the ball to their friends and tried to do everything by themselves. + +Their coach saw what they were doing and called them to the sideline. He was not happy. He said, "Tom and Lily, you are not playing as a team. You are being selfish and greedy. You are not sharing the ball and you are making your friends sad. If you want to win the trophy, you have to be patient and kind and help each other. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They knew their coach was right. They said, "We are sorry, coach. We were wrong. We want to play as a team and make our friends happy. We will be patient and kind and help each other. Thank you for teaching us." + +They hugged their coach and went back to the game. They played better and had more fun. They passed the ball to their friends and cheered for them. They scored more goals and won the game. They got the trophy and shared it with their team. They were very happy and proud. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that being selfish and greedy is not good. They learned that being patient and kind and helping each other is better. They learned that playing as a team is more fun and rewarding. They did not regret their mistake. They grew from it. +Lily loved to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make on her pages. She liked to show her drawings to her mom and dad, who always said they were impressive. + +One day, Lily wanted to draw a big rainbow on a new page. She took out her red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple crayons and started to mark the page. She made a big curve with each color, one after the other. She was very happy with her rainbow. + +She ran to the kitchen to show her mom. "Look, mom, I made a rainbow!" she said, holding up her page. + +Mom looked at the page and smiled. "That's a very impressive rainbow, Lily. You used all the colors and made a nice shape. I'm very proud of you." + +"Thank you, mom. Can I put it on the fridge?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can. Let's find a magnet and stick it there. Then everyone can see your impressive rainbow." Mom said. + +Lily and mom went to the fridge and found a magnet. They put the page on the fridge and admired it. Lily felt very happy and hugged her mom. She loved to draw and to make her mom proud. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with blocks and books. They pretended that their cars were fast and loud. + +One day, they decided to make a big landscape with their cars. They used a big sheet to make hills and valleys. They used pillows to make mountains and tunnels. They used a blue towel to make a lake. They were very happy with their landscape. + +They took turns to drive their cars on the landscape. They made noises like vroom and beep. They said things like "Look at my car, it is so fast!" and "Watch out for the bridge, it is very high!" + +But then, Tom wanted to drive his mighty red car on the mountain. He said to Mia, "My car is the best, it can climb any mountain!" Mia said, "No, Tom, the mountain is too steep, your car will fall!" Tom did not listen to Mia. He drove his car up the mountain. + +But Mia was right. The mountain was too steep. Tom's car could not climb it. It slipped and rolled down the mountain. It hit the bridge and broke it. The bridge fell into the lake. The lake splashed and wet the sheet. The sheet and the towel got dirty. The landscape was ruined. + +Tom and Mia were very sad. They looked at their broken landscape. They said, "Oh no, what have we done?" They wished they had listened to each other. They learned that playing together is more fun than playing alone. They hugged and said, "We are sorry, let's fix it together." They picked up their cars and blocks and books. They cleaned the sheet and the towel. They made a new landscape with their cars. They played nicely and had fun. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a big ball. They kick the ball to each other. They have fun. + +But one day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees the ball. He wants the ball. He runs to the ball. He grabs the ball. He says, "This is my ball now. Go away!" + +Tim and Kim are sad. They want their ball back. They say, "No, this is our ball. Give it back!" But the big boy is mean. He says, "No, this is my ball. You are spoiled. You have too many toys. I have none. I need this ball." + +Tim and Kim are angry. They are not spoiled. They share their toys. They work hard for their toys. They say, "You are spoiled. You take things that are not yours. You do not work hard. You do not share. You are bad." + +The big boy is not scared. He is bigger than Tim and Kim. He laughs at them. He says, "You are small. You are weak. You cannot do anything. I am big. I am strong. I can do anything. Watch me!" + +He throws the ball high in the air. He jumps to catch it. He uses his muscles. He thinks he is clever. But he is not. He does not see the tree. He hits his head on the branch. He falls to the ground. He drops the ball. He cries. + +Tim and Kim see the ball. They spring to the ball. They use their muscles. They are fast. They grab the ball. They say, "This is our ball. You are silly. You do not look where you go. You hurt yourself. You are sorry." + +They run away from the big boy. They go to their mom. They tell her what happened. She hugs them. She says, "You are brave. You are smart. You are good. I am proud of you." + +They smile. They play with their ball. They have fun. +One day, a little boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to try it. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He was very happy and excited. + +But when he reached the top, he saw a rabbit sitting on the slide. The rabbit was scared and did not move. Tom did not know what to do. He wanted to slide, but he did not want to hurt the rabbit. He said, "Hello, rabbit. Why are you here? Can you please move?" + +The rabbit looked at Tom and said, "I'm sorry, little boy. I was running from a dog and I came here to hide. I'm too scared to go down. Can you help me?" + +Tom felt sorry for the rabbit. He said, "Don't worry, rabbit. I will help you. You can zip down the slide with me. It will be fun and fast. The dog will not catch you. Do you trust me?" + +The rabbit nodded and said, "Yes, I trust you. Thank you, little boy. You are very kind and brave." + +Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, rabbit. You are very cute and fluffy. Come on, let's zip down the slide together." + +Tom and the rabbit held hands and zipped down the slide. They laughed and enjoyed the ride. The dog did not see them and ran away. Tom and the rabbit were safe and happy. They became friends and played in the park. + +Moral: Be kind and helpful to others, even if they are different from you. You can make new friends and have fun. +Lily and Tom were in the park with their mom. They saw many pigeons on the grass. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Mom, can we give bread to the pigeons?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't get too close to them. They might peck you or fly away." Mom said. + +Lily and Tom broke some bread into small pieces and threw them on the ground. The pigeons came closer and closer. They ate the bread with their beaks. They made cooing sounds. + +"Look, mom, the pigeons like the bread. They are happy." Tom said. + +"Yes, they are. The bread is delicious for them." Mom said. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They liked the pigeons. They wanted to touch them. + +"Mom, can we pet the pigeons?" Lily asked. + +"No, honey, you can't. The pigeons are wild animals. They don't like to be touched. They might get scared or angry." Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They understood. They watched the pigeons from a distance. They enjoyed the park. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tim had a big truck and Lily had a soft monkey. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving and swinging. + +"Vroom, vroom, vroom!" Tim said, moving his truck around the carpet. "Beep, beep, beep!" + +"Ooh, ooh, ooh!" Lily said, hugging her monkey. "Eek, eek, eek!" + +They were having fun, but Tim wanted to try something new. He saw a string on the floor and had an idea. He picked up the string and tried to attach it to his truck. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a tow truck!" he said, proud of his invention. "I can pull anything with this!" + +He looked around and saw Lily's monkey. He wanted to pull the monkey with his truck. He reached for the monkey, but Lily saw him and pulled it away. + +"No, Tim, no!" she said, holding her monkey tight. "This is my monkey, not your tow truck!" + +Tim was not happy. He wanted to play with the monkey too. He tried to grab the monkey again, but Lily was faster. She ran away with the monkey, and Tim followed her. + +"Give me the monkey, Lily!" he shouted. "I want to play with it!" + +"No, Tim, no!" she shouted back. "This is my monkey, not your toy!" + +They ran around the living room, chasing and yelling. They did not see their mom coming in from the kitchen. She heard the noise and saw the mess. She was not happy either. + +"Tim, Lily, stop!" she said, in a loud voice. "What are you doing?" + +They stopped and looked at their mom. They knew they were in trouble. They lowered their heads and said nothing. + +"Tim, why are you trying to take Lily's monkey?" mom asked. "That is not nice. You have to ask first, and share." + +Tim felt sorry. He did not mean to be mean. He just wanted to play. + +"I'm sorry, mom," he said, in a small voice. "I just wanted to attach the monkey to my truck. I thought it would be fun." + +Mom nodded. She understood. She looked at Lily. + +"Lily, why are you running away with your monkey?" mom asked. "That is not nice either. You have to be patient, and let Tim play too." + +Lily felt sorry too. She did not mean to be rude. She just loved her monkey. + +"I'm sorry, mom," she said, in a small voice. "I just wanted to hug my monkey. I thought Tim would hurt it." + +Mom nodded. She understood. She smiled and hugged them both. + +"I know you both love your toys, and you want to have fun," she said, in a soft voice. "But you have to be kind, and respect each other. You can play together, and take turns. That way, you can both enjoy your toys, and be happy." + +Tim and Lily looked at each other. They felt bad for fighting. They wanted to be friends. + +"OK, mom," they said, in a big voice. "We will be kind, and respect each other. We will play together, and take turns." + +They hugged their mom, and then each other. They smiled and said sorry. + +"Sorry, Tim," Lily said. "You can play with my monkey, if you want." + +"Sorry, Lily," Tim said. "You can play with my truck, if you want." + +They thanked their mom, and went back to their toys. They attached the string to the monkey, and the monkey to the truck. They made noises and pretended they were driving and swinging. They had fun, and they were happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they see snow on the ground. They put on their coats, hats, and boots. They run to the park. + +"Look, Tom, snow!" Lily says. "We can make a snowman!" + +"OK, Lily, let's make a snowman!" Tom says. They roll big balls of snow. They stack them on top of each other. They find a stick, a carrot, and some stones. They make a face for the snowman. + +"Hello, snowman!" Lily says. "You are our new friend!" + +The snowman does not say anything. He just smiles. + +Lily and Tom want to make the snowman more fun. They look around for something else. They see a yellow flower. It is spring. The flower is growing in the sun. + +"Wow, a flower!" Tom says. "Can we pick it?" + +"Yes, Tom, we can pick it!" Lily says. They go to the flower. They bend down. They pull the flower out of the ground. + +"Let's give the flower to the snowman!" Lily says. "He will like it!" + +They run back to the snowman. They put the flower on his head. + +"There, snowman, you are beautiful!" Tom says. + +The snowman does not say anything. He just smiles. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They hug the snowman. They laugh and sing. They play in the snow. They do not see the sun getting warmer. They do not see the snowman getting smaller. They do not see the flower wilting. They only see their friend. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to run and jump and hide. They see many flowers and bugs and birds. They hear a bee buzz and a bird sing. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Anna says. "I find a poppy! It is red and pretty and has a long stem. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, Anna, yes!" Ben says. "I like it very much. It is a nice flower. Can I hold it?" + +"OK, Ben, OK!" Anna says. "But be gentle. Do not break it. It is a gift for Mommy. She likes poppies too." + +Anna gives the poppy to Ben. He holds it carefully. He smells it and smiles. He feels happy. + +"Thank you, Anna, thank you!" Ben says. "You are a good sister. Let us find more poppies. We can make a bouquet for Mommy. She will be happy too." + +"OK, Ben, OK!" Anna says. "Let us find more poppies. They are in the field. Come on, follow me!" + +Anna and Ben run to the field. They see many poppies. They are red and pretty and have long stems. They pick some and make a bouquet. They are careful not to hurt the flowers. They are proud of their work. + +"Look, Anna, look!" Ben says. "We make a big bouquet. It is beautiful. Mommy will love it." + +"Yes, Ben, yes!" Anna says. "We make a big bouquet. It is beautiful. Mommy will love it. Let us go and give it to her. She is in the house. Come on, follow me!" + +Anna and Ben run to the house. They see Mommy in the kitchen. She is cooking and humming. She looks happy. + +"Mommy, Mommy, look!" Anna and Ben say. "We find poppies for you. They are red and pretty and have long stems. We make a bouquet for you. Do you like it?" + +Mommy sees the poppies. She sees the smiles on Anna and Ben's faces. She feels happy. + +"Oh, Anna, oh, Ben, thank you!" Mommy says. "I love the poppies. They are red and pretty and have long stems. You make a beautiful bouquet for me. You are good children. I love you very much." + +Mommy hugs Anna and Ben. She kisses them and takes the poppies. She puts them in a vase and puts the vase on the table. She smiles and says: + +"Look, Anna, look, Ben, look! The poppies make the house bright and cheerful. They are a wonderful gift. You make me very happy." +Tom liked to watch the raven that came to his yard every day. The raven was black and big and had a loud voice. Tom wanted to be friends with the raven, but he did not know how. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He found some bread and cheese in the kitchen and put them in a bag. He went outside and saw the raven on a tree. He waved his bag and said, "Hello, raven! I have some food for you. Do you want to come and eat?" + +The raven looked at Tom and tilted his head. He was curious, but also careful. He did not trust people very much. He flew down to a fence and waited. + +Tom walked slowly to the fence and put the bag on the ground. He opened it and took out a piece of bread. He broke it in half and threw one half to the raven. He said, "This is for you, raven. You can have it. It is good." + +The raven pecked at the bread and tasted it. He liked it. He made a sound that sounded like "thank you". He hopped closer to Tom and looked at the bag. + +Tom smiled and took out a piece of cheese. He broke it in half and threw one half to the raven. He said, "This is also for you, raven. You can have it. It is also good." + +The raven pecked at the cheese and tasted it. He liked it too. He made another sound that sounded like "thank you". He hopped even closer to Tom and looked at his face. + +Tom reached out his hand and said, "Do you want to be my friend, raven? I like you. You are smart and patient and brave." + +The raven looked at Tom's hand and thought for a moment. He decided to trust him. He put his beak on Tom's hand and made a sound that sounded like "yes". He was happy. + +Tom and the raven became friends. They shared food and stories and secrets. They played and learned and had fun. Tom was glad he brought the food to the raven. The raven was glad he met Tom. They were both happy. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to talk about many things. + +One day, they saw a big white dog in the park. The dog was very friendly and wagged its tail. Ben and Lily ran to the dog and petted it. + +"Hello, doggy! What is your name?" Ben asked. + +The dog barked and licked Ben's face. + +"I think he likes you, Ben!" Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily! He is so soft and cute!" Ben said. + +They played with the dog for a while. Then, a man came to the park. He was the dog's owner. + +"Hi, kids! This is Max. He is my dog. He is very intelligent. He can do many tricks. Do you want to see?" the man said. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. + +The man told Max to sit, roll over, shake and fetch. Max did everything the man said. Ben and Lily clapped and cheered. + +"Wow, Max is amazing! He is very intelligent!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. He can also mention some words. Watch this. Max, what is this?" the man said, pointing to a ball. + +"Ball!" Max said. + +Ben and Lily gasped. + +"Did he just say ball?" Ben said. + +"Yes, he did. He can also say his name, and some colors. Max, what color is this?" the man said, pointing to a white flower. + +"White!" Max said. + +Ben and Lily were amazed. + +"Max is the best dog ever! He can talk!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. He is very smart and very sweet. He likes to make new friends. Do you want to be his friends?" the man said. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Lily said. + +They hugged Max and gave him some treats. Max barked and wagged his tail. He was happy. He had made two new friends. Ben and Lily were happy too. They had met a very intelligent white dog. They thanked the man and said goodbye to Max. They hoped to see him again soon. They went home, smiling and talking about their new friend. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They made noises like vroom and beep as they moved them around. Lily had a pink car and Max had a blue one. + +"Let's race!" Max said. "The first one to reach the door wins!" + +"Okay!" Lily said. "Ready, set, go!" + +They pushed their cars as fast as they could. Lily's car was a little bit ahead of Max's. She smiled and looked at him. + +But then she saw something shiny on the floor. It was a necklace that Mommy had left on the table. It had a delicate pendant that sparkled in the light. Lily loved shiny things. She paused her car and reached for the necklace. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Max asked. He saw that Lily had stopped and he caught up with her. "You can't stop in the middle of the race!" + +"But look, Max, it's so pretty!" Lily said. She held the necklace in her hand and admired it. "It's Mommy's necklace. She let me wear it once. It's very special." + +Max looked at the necklace. He didn't think it was that pretty. He liked cars better. He wanted to finish the race. He had an idea. + +He tapped Lily's car with his car. Lily's car moved a little bit. Lily looked at her car and then at Max. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Lily said. "You can't touch my car!" + +"Yes, I can!" Max said. "It's part of the race. Come on, Lily, let's go!" + +He tapped her car again. Lily's car moved some more. Lily put the necklace down and grabbed her car. + +"No, Max, stop it!" Lily said. "You're cheating!" + +She pushed her car back to where it was. She and Max started to argue. They didn't notice that Mommy had come into the room. + +"Kids, what's going on?" Mommy asked. She saw the necklace on the floor and picked it up. She saw the cars and the angry faces. She understood what had happened. + +"Mommy, Max is cheating!" Lily said. "He tapped my car and made it move!" + +"Mommy, Lily is cheating!" Max said. "She paused her car and looked at your necklace!" + +Mommy sighed. She put the necklace around her neck and sat down on the floor. She smiled at Lily and Max. + +"Kids, I'm sorry that you had a fight," Mommy said. "But you know what? It's not important who wins the race. It's more important that you have fun and share. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt a little bit sorry. They nodded. + +"Okay, Mommy," they said. + +Mommy hugged them and kissed them. She gave them each a car. + +"Here, why don't you try a different car?" Mommy said. "Maybe you'll like it better. And you can race again, but this time, be nice to each other. Okay?" + +"Okay, Mommy," Lily and Max said. + +They took the cars and smiled. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They started to play again. They made noises like vroom and beep as they moved them around. They had fun and shared. And they didn't care who won the race. +Sara and Anna are friends. They like to play dress-up with their dolls. Sara has a pink blouse for her doll. Anna has a blue blouse for her doll. They think the blouses are cool. + +One day, they see a new girl in the park. Her name is Lily. She has a doll too, but no blouse. Her doll is cold. Sara and Anna feel sorry for Lily. + +"Hi, Lily. Do you want to play with us?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, please. I like your dolls. They are pretty," Lily says. + +"We have blouses for our dolls. Do you want one?" Anna asks. + +"Really? That is very nice of you. Thank you," Lily says. + +Sara and Anna look at each other. They have an idea. They take off their blouses from their dolls. They put them together. They make a new blouse. It is pink and blue. It is cool. + +"Here, Lily. This is for your doll. It is a special blouse. We made it for you," Sara and Anna say. + +Lily smiles. She puts the new blouse on her doll. Her doll is warm. She is happy. + +"Wow, this is the best blouse ever. I love it. You are very kind and clever," Lily says. + +Sara, Anna, and Lily hug. They are happy too. They are friends. They unite. They play dress-up together. They have fun. The end. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with toy soldiers and pretend they were in a war. They had a big box of soldiers and a fort they made with pillows and blankets. They said they were the good guys and they had to protect their fort from the bad guys. + +One day, their mom said they had to go to the store with her. She said they could not play with their soldiers until they came back. She said they had to be good and listen to her. Tom and Sam did not want to go. They wanted to stay and play. They said they were ready for the war and they did not need to go. + +But their mom said they had to go. She said it was not a real war and they could play later. She said she would be back soon and they had to hurry. She took their coats and hats and put them on. She said they had to leave their soldiers and fort alone. She said they could not touch them or move them. + +Tom and Sam were sad and angry. They did not listen to their mom. They said they would play anyway. They said they would be back before their mom. They said they would not get in trouble. They sneaked out of their coats and hats and ran back to their room. They closed the door and locked it. They said they were safe and happy. + +But they were not safe and happy. They did not know that their mom had left a candle burning in the living room. They did not know that the candle had fallen over and started a fire. They did not know that the fire had spread to their room. They did not know that their mom had come back and saw the smoke. They did not know that their mom had tried to open the door and save them. They did not know that their mom had cried and screamed for help. They did not know that their soldiers and fort and toys had burned and melted. They did not know that they had died. They only knew that they were in a war and they had to protect their fort. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. But today, they have to do math. Math is hard. They have to count and add and write numbers. + +Ben and Mia sit at a table with their math books. Ben looks at his book and sees a big problem. He does not know how to do it. He feels sad and angry. He looks at Mia's book and sees a small problem. He thinks Mia has an easy book. He feels jealous. + +He says to Mia, "Your math is too easy. You are a baby. Give me your book and take mine." + +Mia says, "No, Ben. This is my book. You have your book. We have to do our own math." + +Ben does not listen. He grabs Mia's book and pushes her book to her. Mia's book falls on the floor. Mia's pencil breaks. Mia cries. + +Ben sees Mia cry. He feels sorry. He knows he was mean. He says to Mia, "I'm sorry, Mia. I was wrong. I should not take your book. I should not push you. Can you forgive me?" + +Mia looks at Ben. She sees he is sorry. She says to Ben, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You are my friend. But you have to be nice. Math is hard for everyone. We can help each other." + +Ben nods. He picks up Mia's book and gives it back to her. He finds a new pencil for her. He says to Mia, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. You are right. We can help each other. Do you want to do math together?" + +Mia smiles. She says to Ben, "Yes, Ben. I want to do math together. Maybe math can be fun." + +Ben and Mia do math together. They count and add and write numbers. They help each other when they are stuck. They finish their math. They are happy. They hug each other. They say to each other, "We did it! We are good at math!" + +The end. +Ben liked to draw with ink. He had many colors of ink in his pens. He liked to make unique pictures of animals and plants. He wanted to show his pictures to his mom and dad. + +But mom and dad did not permit him to draw with ink on the wall. They said ink was messy and hard to clean. They said he had to draw on paper or in his book. They gave him a big roll of paper and a new book for his birthday. + +One day, Ben was bored. He had no paper left and his book was full. He saw a blank wall in his room. He thought it would be fun to draw a big picture on the wall with his ink pens. He did not think mom and dad would mind. + +He started to draw a big lion with yellow and brown ink. He made the lion roar and smile. He was happy with his picture. He wanted to draw more animals on the wall. + +But then he heard mom and dad coming. He hid his ink pens under his bed. He hoped they would not see his picture. + +Mom and dad came into his room. They saw the big lion on the wall. They were not happy. They asked Ben who did it. + +Ben was scared. He did not want to lie. He said, "I did it. I'm sorry. I wanted to show you my unique picture. I like to draw with ink." + +Mom and dad sighed. They said, "Ben, we love your pictures, but you cannot draw with ink on the wall. It is not good. It is not nice. It is not respectful. You have to ask us before you use ink. You have to use paper or your book. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "I understand. I'm sorry. I won't do it again. Can I keep my ink pens?" + +Mom and dad said, "Yes, you can keep your ink pens, but you have to promise to use them only on paper or in your book. And you have to help us clean the wall. It will take a lot of work." + +Ben said, "OK. I promise. I will help you clean the wall. And I will show you my pictures on paper or in my book. Thank you for letting me keep my ink pens. I love you." + +Mom and dad said, "We love you too, Ben. You are a good boy. And you are a unique artist. But please, no more ink on the wall." +Lily and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They pretend to be chefs and make food for their toys. Lily has a big spoon and a pot. Ben has a bowl and a whisk. + +"What are you making, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"I am making soup. It has carrots and peas and noodles. It is yummy," Lily says. + +"That sounds good. I am making cake. It has flour and eggs and sugar. It is yummy too," Ben says. + +They stir and mix and pour their food. They put it on plates and cups. They call their toys to come and eat. + +"Here you go, Bunny. This is soup for you. Be careful, it is hot. Blow on it first," Lily says. + +"Here you go, Bear. This is cake for you. It is sweet and soft. You will like it," Ben says. + +They watch their toys eat their food. They smile and clap. They pretend to taste their food too. They lick their lips. + +"Mmm, this is yummy. You are a good chef, Lily," Ben says. + +"Mmm, this is yummy too. You are a good chef, Ben," Lily says. + +They hug and giggle. They are happy. They like to pretend. +Anna and Ben love to play in the pool. They have a big yellow ball and a small blue helicopter. They throw the ball and catch it. They make the helicopter fly and land on the water. They laugh and splash. + +One day, they see a real helicopter in the sky. It is red and white and makes a loud noise. Anna and Ben are very excited. They wave and shout. The helicopter comes closer and closer. It stops over the pool. + +The helicopter has a basket. In the basket, there are many apples. The apples are red and green and look delicious. The helicopter drops the basket into the pool. Anna and Ben are very happy. They dive into the water and grab the apples. They eat them and say thank you to the helicopter. + +The helicopter waves back and flies away. Anna and Ben smile and hug. They have had a wonderful day. They share the apples with their friends and family. They think the helicopter is very nice and generous. They hope to see it again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and friendly. He likes to run and jump and bark. + +One day, they see a new dog in the park. The new dog is black and mean and scary. He growls and snarls and chases other dogs. He comes near Lily and Ben and Spot. He wants to bite them. + +Spot is brave. He does not run away. He protects Lily and Ben. He barks loud and stands in front of them. The new dog is afraid of Spot. He stops and backs away. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They hug Spot and thank him. They give him a heavy bone to chew. He wags his tail and licks their faces. They are a good team. They go home quick and safe. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to swing on the vine that hung from the big tree. The vine was rough and strong, and they could go very high. + +"Look at me, Lila!" Tom said. "I can swing faster than you!" + +"No, you can't!" Lila said. "I can swing faster and higher!" + +They both swung harder and harder, trying to beat each other. They laughed and shouted, feeling the wind in their hair. + +"Repeat, repeat!" Lila said. "Let's do it again and again!" + +But then, something bad happened. The vine broke, and they both fell to the ground. They hit their heads and arms and legs, and they felt a lot of pain. They cried and cried, and blood came out of their wounds. + +"Help, help!" they screamed. "We are hurt!" + +Their mom heard them and ran to the garden. She saw them lying on the grass, and she was very scared. She called the doctor and took them to the hospital. They had to stay there for many days, and they could not play anymore. They were very sad and sorry, and they wished they had not swung so hard on the vine. +Lila was playing with her doll in the garden. She liked to pretend that her doll was a princess who lived in a castle made of flowers. She gave her doll a crown of daisies and a dress of leaves. She told her doll stories and sang her songs. + +But then the sun went away and the sky became dark. Lila heard a loud noise and saw big drops of water falling from the sky. It was raining! Lila was scared and ran to the house with her doll. She did not want her doll to get wet and cold. + +"Mommy, mommy, it's raining!" Lila cried as she entered the house. "My doll is a princess, she can't get wet!" + +Mommy hugged Lila and took her doll. She said, "Don't worry, my sweetie, your doll is safe. Let's dry her with a towel and put her in a warm bed. Then you can rest with her and read a book." + +Lila nodded and smiled. She followed mommy to her room, where mommy dried her doll and tucked her in a cozy blanket. She gave Lila a kiss and a book. Lila cuddled with her doll and opened the book. She saw pictures of animals and colors and shapes. She liked the book. She felt happy and calm. + +Lila and her doll rested in the bed and read the book. They did not mind the rain anymore. They knew they were loved and cared for. They closed their eyes and dreamed of castles and flowers. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. Today is a mild day. The sun is warm, but not hot. The wind is soft, but not cold. + +Ben and Lily go to the park. They see a big building. It is red and white. It has many windows and doors. Ben and Lily are curious. + +"What is that building?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see." Lily says. + +They run to the building. They see a sign. It says "Fire Station". They see some fire trucks. They are shiny and loud. They see some firemen. They wear helmets and coats. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want to see the fire station?" A fireman asks. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily say. + +The fireman smiles. He shows them the fire station. He shows them the fire trucks. He shows them the hoses and ladders. He shows them the alarm and the radio. He shows them the fire pole and the fire suits. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They learn many things. They thank the fireman. + +"Can we come back another day?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you are always welcome. Just be careful and stay safe." The fireman says. + +Ben and Lily wave goodbye. They go back to the park. They play some more. They have a fun day. +Lila and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. They also saw a big octopus. The octopus had eight arms and many suckers. It was hiding under a rock. + +"Look, an octopus!" Lila said. She wanted to touch it. She was curious. + +"Be careful, Lila. The octopus might be scared or angry. It might bite you or squirt ink at you." Ben said. He was older and knew more. + +"But I just want to say hello. Maybe the octopus is lonely. Maybe it wants to be our friend." Lila said. She was brave and kind. + +She walked slowly to the rock. She said in a soft voice, "Hello, octopus. We are Lila and Ben. We are nice. Can we play with you?" + +The octopus peeked out from the rock. It saw Lila and Ben. It was shy and nervous. It did not know what to do. + +Lila reached out her hand. She gently poked the octopus with her finger. She smiled. + +The octopus felt the poke. It was surprised and curious. It poked back with one of its arms. It smiled too. + +Lila and Ben laughed. They were happy. They made a new friend. + +The octopus was happy too. It was polite. It said in a bubbly voice, "Hello, Lila and Ben. I am Ollie. I am nice too. Yes, we can play together." + +They played for a while. They had fun. They learned more about each other. They were respectful and gentle. + +Mom and dad watched from a distance. They were proud and relieved. They saw that Lila and Ben were smart and adventurous. They saw that Ollie was friendly and harmless. They saw that everyone was having a good time. They smiled too. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Sometimes they share, and sometimes they fight. One day, they both want the same toy. It is a red car with four wheels and a horn. + +"Give me the car!" Lily says. She tries to grab it from Ben. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. He holds the car tight. + +They pull and tug on the car. They yell at each other. They are very loud. + +Dad is in the office. He is working on his computer. He hears the twins yell. He is not happy. He gets up and walks to the living room. + +"What is going on here?" Dad asks. He looks at Lily and Ben. They stop yelling. They look at Dad. + +"We want the car!" Lily and Ben say at the same time. + +Dad sighs. He picks up the car. He looks at it. + +"This is a nice car," he says. "But you know what is nicer? Sharing. Sharing is caring. Can you share the car with each other?" + +Lily and Ben think for a moment. They nod. They say sorry to each other. They hug. + +"Good," Dad says. He smiles. He gives the car back to them. "Now you can take turns. One minute for Lily, one minute for Ben. OK?" + +"OK," Lily and Ben say. They agree. They play with the car together. They are happy. + +Dad goes back to the office. He is happy too. He finishes his work. He joins the twins for a snack. They tell him about their car. They laugh. They have fun. +Jill and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. They had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud ring. It was the doorbell. Someone was at the door. They ran to the house to see who it was. Maybe it was Grandma or Uncle Tom or a friend. + +They opened the door and saw a man in a blue suit. He had a big bag and a hat. He smiled and said, "Hello, I'm the mailman. I have a letter for you." + +"A letter?" Jill and Ben asked. They liked to get letters. They wondered who it was from. + +The mailman gave them a big envelope. It had a stamp and a sticker and their name on it. He said, "This is from your cousin Lily. She lives far away. She sent you a letter and a surprise. Do you want to see what it is?" + +"Yes, please!" Jill and Ben said. They thanked the mailman and closed the door. They ran to the living room and opened the envelope. Inside, they found a letter and a small box. + +They read the letter. It said, "Dear Jill and Ben, I miss you a lot. I hope you are having fun. I made you something special. It is a toy. It is a spinning top. You can spin it and watch it go. It is very colorful and shiny. I hope you like it. Love, Lily." + +Jill and Ben were very happy. They liked the letter and the toy. They opened the box and took out the spinning top. It was red and yellow and green and blue. It had sparkles on it. It was very pretty. + +They took turns to spin it on the floor. They watched it go round and round and round. It made a humming sound. It looked like a rainbow. They clapped and laughed. + +They spun it so fast and so long that they felt dizzy. They sat down and held their heads. They said, "Wow, that was fun. But now we feel dizzy. Maybe we should stop for a while." + +They put the spinning top back in the box. They hugged the letter. They said, "Thank you, Lily. We love you. We love your letter and your toy. We will write to you soon." + +They smiled and rested. They were very happy. They had a lot of fun. +Tom was a boy who liked to find things. He liked to look under rocks, in holes, and in the trash. Sometimes he found bugs, sometimes he found toys, and sometimes he found nothing. But he always had fun. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom. He saw a big hill with a lot of grass and flowers. He wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. He asked his mom if he could go. She said yes, but to be careful and not go too far. + +Tom ran up the hill, feeling happy and curious. He saw a lot of things on the way: a bird, a butterfly, a worm. He said hello to them and kept going. He was almost at the top when he stumbled on something hard and shiny. He fell down and scraped his knee. He cried out in pain. + +"Tom, are you okay?" his mom called from below. She heard him and ran up the hill to help him. + +Tom looked at what he stumbled on. It was a coin. It was round and golden and had a face on it. He had never seen a coin like that before. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"Look, mom, I found a coin!" he said, forgetting his pain. + +His mom looked at the coin and gasped. She recognized it as a very old and rare coin that was worth a lot of money. She wondered how it got there and who lost it. She felt troubled and excited at the same time. + +"Wow, Tom, that's a very special coin," she said. "You're very lucky to find it. Maybe it was meant for you." + +Tom smiled and hugged his mom. He didn't know why the coin was special, but he liked it. He put it in his pocket and said, "Can we go home and show dad?" + +"Sure, honey, let's go," his mom said. She took his hand and helped him down the hill. She hoped that the coin would bring them good luck and not trouble. She didn't know that someone was watching them from behind a tree, a man with a hat and a scar, who had been looking for the coin for a long time. He had a plan to get it back, and he was not going to give up. +Tom and Sam were playing in the yard. They saw a big, fat spider on a web. They wanted to catch it and look at it. + +"Let's get a jar and load the spider in it," Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful. It might bite," Sam said. + +They ran to the house and got a jar with a lid. They came back to the web and tried to get the spider. But the spider was fast and smart. It ran away from the jar and hid under a leaf. + +"Where did it go?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Let's look for it," Sam said. + +They lifted the leaf and saw the spider. It was angry and scared. It showed its fangs and made a hissing sound. + +"Wow, it's scary!" Tom said. + +"Let's leave it alone. It doesn't want to be in the jar," Sam said. + +They put the leaf back and ran away from the spider. They decided to play with something else. They learned that some animals are better to watch than to touch. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big mug in the kitchen. It was blue and had a picture of a dog on it. They decided to use it as a hat and take turns wearing it. + +"Look at me, I'm a dog!" Ben said, putting the mug on his head. He barked and ran around the room. + +"Me too, me too!" Lily said, grabbing the mug from Ben. She put it on her head and wagged her tail. + +They had fun pretending to be dogs, but they did not see their mom coming in. She was holding a hot cup of tea and a plate of cookies. She wanted to surprise them with a snack. + +"Hi, kids, I have something for you," she said, smiling. But then she saw the mug on Lily's head. She gasped and dropped the plate. The cookies fell on the floor. + +"Oh no, that's my favorite mug!" she said. "It's not a hat, it's for drinking tea. It's very old and special. You could break it or hurt yourself. Give it to me, please." + +She reached for the mug, but Lily did not want to give it up. She liked being a dog. She shook her head and ran away. + +"Come back, Lily, it's not a toy!" mom said, following her. + +Ben saw what was happening and felt bad. He wanted to help his mom and his sister. He had an idea. He grabbed a stuffed animal from the toy box. It was a big brown bear. He ran after Lily and threw the bear at her. + +"Roar, I'm a bear!" he said. "I'm hungry and I want to eat dogs. Watch out, Lily!" + +Lily heard the roar and saw the bear. She got scared and stopped running. She took the mug off her head and threw it at the bear. + +"Go away, bear, you're crazy!" she said. + +The mug flew in the air and landed in mom's hands. She caught it just in time. She was relieved and happy. She hugged the mug and thanked Ben. + +"Good job, Ben, you prevented the mug from breaking," she said. "You're very smart and brave. I'm sorry I yelled at you and Lily. I know you were just playing. But you have to be careful with things that are not yours. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt sorry too. They hugged their mom and said they were sorry. They also said they were sorry to the bear. They picked up the cookies from the floor and shared them with the bear. They all had a snack and a hug. They learned their lesson and never played with the mug again. +Lily loved to sing. She sang every day, in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sang happy songs, sad songs, and funny songs. She sang to her toys, to her mom, and to her dad. She sang to anyone who would listen. + +One day, she met a boy named Max. Max also loved to sing. He sang with a loud voice, and he knew many songs. Lily admired Max. She wanted to sing with him. She asked him, "Can I sing with you, Max?" + +Max looked at Lily and laughed. He said, "No, you can't. You sing too softly, and you don't know many songs. You are a bad singer. Go away, Lily." + +Lily felt miserable. She ran away, crying. She didn't want to sing anymore. She hid in her room, and didn't talk to anyone. + +Her mom came to her room, and saw her sad face. She asked her, "What's wrong, Lily? Why are you crying?" + +Lily told her mom what Max said. Her mom hugged her, and said, "Don't listen to Max, Lily. He is a mean boy. He doesn't know how to be nice. You are a good singer, Lily. You sing with your heart, and you make people happy. You have a beautiful voice, Lily. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about yourself." + +Lily smiled a little, and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Now, why don't you sing me a song?" + +Lily nodded, and sang her mom a song. She sang softly, but she sang with joy. She forgot about Max, and felt happy again. + +The moral of the story is: Don't let others discourage you from doing what you love. Be proud of who you are, and don't let anyone make you feel miserable. Sing with your heart, and you will find happiness. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play with toys. They had a big tank that could shoot balls and make noise. They thought it was fun to scare other kids with their tank. They did not care if they hurt someone or broke something. + +One day, they saw a new kid in the park. He had a small car that he pushed with his hand. Tim and Sam wanted to take his car and make him cry. They drove their tank towards him and shouted, "Give us your car or we will shoot you!" + +The new kid was scared and ran away. He left his car behind. Tim and Sam laughed and grabbed the car. They put it in their tank and drove away. They did not see the big dog that was chasing them. The dog was angry and wanted to protect the new kid. + +The dog barked and bit the tank. The tank broke and the balls flew out. Tim and Sam fell off the tank and hurt themselves. The dog took the car and ran back to the new kid. The new kid was happy and hugged the dog. He thanked the dog for saving his car. + +Tim and Sam cried and wished they had their tank. They realized they were mean and stupid. They learned that it was wrong to bully others and take their things. They learned that being greedy and rude was dangerous. They decided to say sorry to the new kid and the dog. They hoped they would forgive them and be their friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bell in the park. The bell is shiny and red. It hangs from a tall pole. + +"Can we ring the bell?" Lily asks Tom. + +Tom nods. He is brave and curious. He climbs up the pole. He is flexible and strong. He reaches the bell. He pulls the rope. The bell makes a loud sound. DING DONG! + +Lily claps her hands. She is happy and proud. She cheers for Tom. "You did it! You did it!" + +Tom smiles. He slides down the pole. He hugs Lily. They are happy and excited. They ring the bell again and again. DING DONG! DING DONG! They have fun in the park. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods behind their house. They make a fort with sticks and leaves. They need more sticks to make the fort bigger and stronger. + +"Sam, you stay here and guard the fort. I will go and find more sticks," Tom says. + +"Okay, Tom. Be careful. There are many bugs and rocks in the woods," Sam says. + +Tom nods and runs into the woods. He looks for big and straight sticks. He sees a log on the ground. It is brown and hard. He thinks it will be a good stick for the fort. He tries to lift the log, but it is too heavy. He pushes and pulls, but the log does not move. + +"Help! Help!" Tom shouts. "I need help with this log!" + +Sam hears Tom's shout. He leaves the fort and runs to Tom. He sees Tom struggling with the log. + +"Tom, what are you doing? That log is too big for you. You will hurt yourself," Sam says. + +"But it is a good stick for the fort. It will make it stronger," Tom says. + +"Tom, we do not need such a big stick. We can find smaller sticks. They are easier to carry and supply to the fort. Come on, let's go back," Sam says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He sees that Sam is right. The log is too big and heavy. He lets go of the log and follows Sam. They find smaller sticks and bring them to the fort. They are happy and proud of their fort. They are careful and smart brothers. +Lily and Tom were playing with a big box of toys. They liked to make things with the blocks, the cars, the dolls and the animals. They found a screw in the box. It was shiny and had a funny shape. + +"What is this?" Lily asked Tom. + +"It is a screw. You can turn it with a tool. It makes things stick together," Tom said. + +"Can we try it?" Lily asked. + +"OK. Let's find a tool," Tom said. + +They looked around the box and saw a small hammer. They picked it up and tried to turn the screw with it. But it did not work. The screw did not move and the hammer made a loud noise. + +"Bang! Bang! Bang!" the hammer said. + +"Stop! Stop! Stop!" Lily said. "You are making too much noise. And the screw is not turning." + +"Sorry. Let's find another tool," Tom said. + +They looked again and saw a pair of scissors. They picked them up and tried to turn the screw with them. But it did not work. The screw did not move and the scissors made a sharp sound. + +"Snip! Snip! Snip!" the scissors said. + +"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" Lily said. "You are hurting my fingers. And the screw is not turning." + +"Sorry. Let's find another tool," Tom said. + +They looked one more time and saw a small screwdriver. They picked it up and tried to turn the screw with it. And it worked. The screw moved and the screwdriver made a soft sound. + +"Click! Click! Click!" the screwdriver said. + +"Wow! Wow! Wow!" Lily said. "You are turning the screw. And the screwdriver is not noisy or painful." + +"Yay! Yay! Yay!" Tom said. "We found the right tool. And the screw is sticking to the block." + +They were very happy. They turned the screw more and more until it was tight. Then they put the block on top of another block and made a tower. They smiled and hugged each other. + +"We did it! We did it! We did it!" they said. + +They were very jolly. They played with the screw and the screwdriver and the blocks. They made more things and had more fun. They liked the screw. It was shiny and had a funny shape. And it made things stick together. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with their bicycles in the park. One day, they saw a big dog near the swings. The dog was hungry and angry. It barked at them and showed its teeth. + +"Let's go away!" Lily said. She was anxious. She did not like dogs. + +"No, I want to swing!" Tom said. He was brave. He did not care about dogs. + +Lily and Tom argued. They did not listen to each other. The dog saw them and ran towards them. It wanted to eat them. + +Lily got on her bicycle and pedaled fast. She escaped from the dog. She looked back and saw Tom. He was still on the swing. He did not see the dog. + +"Tom, watch out!" Lily shouted. But it was too late. The dog jumped on Tom and bit him. Tom screamed and cried. He was hurt and scared. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She wished she had helped him. She wished they had not argued. She wished they had gone away together. But it was too late. The dog had eaten Tom. +Tom likes to watch vehicles. He likes cars, buses, trucks, and bikes. He likes to see how fast they go and what colors they are. He likes to make noises like them. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big vehicle he has never seen before. It is yellow and has a long arm with a bucket. It is digging a hole in the ground. Tom is curious. He wants to watch the vehicle. + +He runs to the fence and looks at the vehicle. He sees a man inside. The man is wearing a hat and gloves. He is moving the arm and the bucket. He is making a lot of noise. Clank, clank, crash, crash! + +Tom thinks the vehicle is cool. He wants to try it. He thinks he can dig a hole too. He looks for a way to get inside the vehicle. He sees a door. He tries to open it. It is locked. He tries to climb the fence. It is too high. He tries to squeeze through the bars. He gets stuck. + +Tom feels uncomfortable. He is trapped. He cannot move. He cannot see the vehicle. He cannot see his mom. He starts to cry. He is scared. He wants to get out. + +He hears a voice. It is his mom. She is looking for him. She sees him in the fence. She runs to him. She is worried. She tries to pull him out. He is too tight. She calls for help. She sees the man in the vehicle. She waves to him. She tells him what happened. + +The man stops the vehicle. He gets out. He sees Tom in the fence. He is sorry. He goes to him. He talks to him. He tells him not to be afraid. He tells him he will help him. He gets a tool. He cuts the fence. He frees Tom. + +Tom is happy. He is out. He hugs his mom. He thanks the man. He says he is sorry. He says he was curious. He says he wanted to watch the vehicle. + +The man smiles. He says he understands. He says he was curious too when he was a kid. He says he likes to watch vehicles too. He says he has an idea. He asks Tom if he wants to see the vehicle up close. He asks him if he wants to sit in the seat. He asks him if he wants to move the arm and the bucket. + +Tom is excited. He says yes. He says he wants to try the vehicle. He says he wants to dig a hole. He says he wants to make noise. He says he wants to have fun. + +His mom says okay. She says he can go with the man. She says she will watch him. She says she will be careful. She says she will be proud. + +Tom goes with the man. He climbs the vehicle. He sits in the seat. He puts on the hat and gloves. He moves the arm and the bucket. He digs a hole. He makes a lot of noise. He has fun. + +He watches the vehicle. He likes the vehicle. He is happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the library with their moms. The library has many books and toys. Lily and Ben are happy. + +They see a big file of books on a table. The books are colorful and shiny. Lily and Ben want to see the books. They run to the table and grab some books. They do not ask the librarian or their moms. They do not see the sign that says "Do not touch". + +The librarian sees Lily and Ben. She is angry. She says "Stop! Those books are not for playing. They are for joining. I need to join them with the other books on the shelves. You are making a mess. Put the books back on the file now!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the books and run to their moms. They say "Sorry, sorry, sorry". Their moms are not happy. They say "You should not take things that are not yours. You should ask before you touch. You should respect the library and the librarian. You should join the other kids who are playing nicely with the toys and books that are for playing." + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They say "Sorry" to the librarian. They put the books back on the file. They join the other kids who are playing with the toys and books that are for playing. They learn to be careful and polite. They have fun with the playful toys and books. They are happy. +Lily liked green. She had a green dress, a green hat, and a green bike. She liked to wear her green dress on Wednesdays, because that was the day she went to the park with her mom and dad. + +One Wednesday, Lily put on her green dress and her green hat. She was ready to go to the park. But when she looked outside, she saw something strange. The sky was gray, and the trees were brown. The grass was not green anymore. It was yellow and orange and red. + +Lily was sad. She did not like the new colors. She wanted her green park back. She asked her mom, "Why did the park change? Where did the green go?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "The park did not change, Lily. It is still the same park. But the seasons change. Now it is fall, and the leaves change colors. They are very pretty, don't you think?" + +Lily looked again. She saw that the leaves were not just yellow and orange and red. They were also purple and pink and blue. They looked like flowers in the sky. Lily thought they were very pretty. She said, "Yes, mom, they are very pretty. Can I wear my purple dress instead?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Of course, Lily. You can wear any dress you like. Let's go change and then go to the park. Maybe we can find some leaves to take home and make a picture." + +Lily was happy. She liked to change her dress. She liked to make pictures. And she liked the park, no matter what color it was. +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a big lime tree with green fruits. Sometimes they pick the limes and make juice. They like the sour taste. + +One day, they see a new bird in the lime tree. It is small and yellow, with a black beak and a red spot on its head. It sings a pretty song. Sara and Ben do not recognize the bird. They wonder what it is. + +They run to their mom and ask her. Mom looks at the bird and smiles. She says it is a goldfinch. She says goldfinches like to eat seeds and sometimes visit gardens. She says they are lucky to see one. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They want to make friends with the goldfinch. They find some seeds in the kitchen and put them in a bowl. They take the bowl to the garden and put it under the lime tree. They hope the goldfinch will come down and eat. + +They wait quietly and watch. Soon, the goldfinch sees the seeds and flies down. It pecks at the seeds and chirps. Sara and Ben smile and clap. They think the goldfinch is cute and friendly. They say thank you to the lime tree for bringing them a new friend. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the sand. They had a bucket and a shovel each, and they made castles and tunnels. One day, they saw a big hill of sand and wanted to make a huge castle on top of it. + +"Let's share our buckets and shovels, so we can make it faster," Anna said. + +"OK, but I want to use your bucket, it's bigger than mine," Ben said. + +Anna agreed, and they started to work together. But soon, Ben got greedy and wanted to use both buckets and both shovels. He took them from Anna and said, "I need them more than you, go away!" + +Anna felt sad and angry. She tried to get her bucket and shovel back, but Ben pushed her and made her fall. Anna started to cry, and Ben felt bad. He realized he was being mean and selfish. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna, I was wrong. Please forgive me. Here, take your bucket and shovel back, and let's be friends again." + +Anna looked at him and saw that he was sorry. She wiped her tears and said, "It's OK, Ben, I forgive you. But you have to share and be nice, or else we can't play together." + +Ben nodded and hugged her. They said they were sorry to each other, and then they finished their huge castle. They were happy and proud of their work. They learned that sharing and forgiving are important for friendship. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they want the same toy. Then they have a fight. + +One day, they see a big ball in the park. It is red and shiny. They both want the ball. They run to the ball. They grab the ball. They pull the ball. They yell at each other. + +"Let go! It is my ball!" Ben says. + +"No, it is my ball!" Lily says. + +They do not listen. They do not share. They do not hold the ball careful. They hold the ball hard. + +The ball pops. It makes a loud noise. It scares Ben and Lily. They drop the ball. The ball is flat and sad. + +Ben and Lily cry. They have no ball. They have no fun. They have a fight. They are sorry. But it is too late. The ball is gone. The end. +Lily likes to read books. She has many books with pictures and words. She can read some words by herself, but not all. She wants to learn more words. + +She asks her mom to teach her. Her mom is happy to help. She picks a book with a gray cat on the cover. She says, "This is a cat. Cat starts with C. Can you say C?" Lily says, "C, C, cat!" + +They open the book and read together. They see the gray cat do many things. The cat runs, jumps, plays, and sleeps. Lily and her mom say the words and point to the pictures. Lily learns some new words, like run, jump, play, and sleep. + +Lily is proud of herself. She thanks her mom for teaching her. She gives her mom a hug and a kiss. She says, "I love you, mom. I love to read with you." Her mom says, "I love you, too, Lily. You are a good reader." They smile and cuddle with the book and the gray cat. +Sara likes to play with her mom's phone. She likes to see the pictures and hear the sounds. But mom says she can only play for a little time. Mom needs the phone for work and talking to people. + +One day, Sara is playing with the phone in her room. She hears mom calling her for lunch. She puts the phone under her pillow and runs to the kitchen. She eats her sandwich and drinks her juice. She forgets about the phone. + +After lunch, mom looks for her phone. She can't find it anywhere. She asks Sara if she knows where it is. Sara says no. She doesn't remember the phone. Mom gets worried and angry. She needs the phone for an important call. She looks everywhere in the house. She is not patient. + +Sara sees mom is upset. She tries to help her. She thinks hard. She remembers the phone. She remembers she put it under her pillow. She runs to her room and finds the phone. She brings it to mom and says sorry. + +Mom is happy and relieved. She hugs Sara and says thank you. She says it's okay to play with the phone, but not to lose it. She says she loves Sara. Sara says she loves mom too. They smile and hug. +Ben was hungry. He looked for food in the kitchen. He saw a big box on the floor. It was brown and had pictures of cookies on it. Ben thought there were cookies inside the box. He opened the box and saw nothing. The box was empty. + +Ben was sad. He wanted cookies. He saw a small piece of the box on the floor. It was brown and thin. Ben thought it was a cookie. He picked it up and put it in his mouth. He tried to eat it. It was not a cookie. It was cardboard. + +Ben did not like cardboard. It was hard and dry and tasted bad. He spit it out and made a face. He threw the cardboard on the floor. He looked for food in the kitchen again. He saw a bowl of fruit on the table. He saw a banana, an apple, and a grape. Ben liked fruit. He took the banana and peeled it. He ate it and smiled. It was sweet and soft and tasted good. Ben was happy. He forgot about the cardboard. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box of crayons and paper in their room. They decided to make some pictures with the crayons. Lily drew a flower, a sun and a bird. Ben drew a car, a house and a dog. + +But Ben was clumsy and he dropped his crayon on the floor. He bent down to pick it up, but he bumped his head on the table. He cried out loud and rubbed his head. Lily heard him and came to see what was wrong. She saw his crayon on the floor and picked it up. She looked at it and saw something shiny. It was a gold crayon! + +Lily was curious and looked at the other crayons in the box. She found more gold crayons and some silver ones too. She realized that they were not crayons, but money! She was very excited and told Ben what she had found. Ben stopped crying and looked at the money. He was very happy and said they were rich. + +They decided to hide the money under their bed and not tell anyone. They thought they could buy anything they wanted with the money. They put the paper and the normal crayons back in the box and closed it. They forgot about their pictures and went to play with their other toys. + +But they did not know that their mom had seen them with the box of crayons. She had given them the box as a gift, but she had not checked what was inside. She had bought the box from a garage sale and thought it was a bargain. She did not know that the box belonged to a bank robber who had hidden his loot in the crayons. She had marked the box with a sticker that said "Lily and Ben's crayons" and put it in their room. + +Later, she went to their room to see their pictures. She opened the box and saw the money. She was shocked and scared. She wondered where the money came from and what to do with it. She heard a knock on the door and saw a police car outside. She knew she was in trouble. She wished she had never bought the box of crayons. +Lily and Sam liked to play with clay. They could make many things with clay. They could make balls, snakes, cakes, and flowers. One day, they wanted to make something new and original. + +"I know!" said Lily. "Let's make a crocodile. A crocodile is big and green and has many teeth." + +"OK!" said Sam. "But how do we make a crocodile?" + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she said, "We need a lot of clay. We need to make a long body, a big head, a long tail, and four legs. And we need to make many teeth and eyes and scales." + +Sam nodded. He and Lily started to make the crocodile. They rolled and shaped and pressed the clay. They made the body, the head, the tail, and the legs. They made the teeth, the eyes, and the scales. They worked hard and had fun. + +When they finished, they looked at their crocodile. It was big and green and had many teeth. It looked very original. + +"Wow!" said Lily. "We made a great crocodile. It is the best crocodile ever." + +"Yes!" said Sam. "We are very good at making things. I like our crocodile." + +They smiled and hugged their crocodile. They were very proud of their work. They showed their crocodile to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad praised them and took a picture of them and their crocodile. Lily and Sam were very happy. They loved to play with clay. +Lily and Tom went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. Lily liked the zebras best. They had black and white stripes and long tails. + +"Can I pet a zebra, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, they are wild animals. We can only look at them from a distance," Mom said. + +Lily nodded, but she still wanted to touch a zebra. She saw one that was lying on the grass, looking sleepy. She thought it was cute and friendly. She ran towards it, leaving Mom and Dad behind. + +"Wait, Lily, come back!" Tom shouted. + +But Lily did not hear him. She reached the fence and climbed over it. She ran to the zebra and tried to hug it. The zebra was surprised and scared. It jumped up and ran away. Lily fell on the ground and started to cry. + +The zebra did not like Lily. It was angry and scared. It turned around and sneezed at Lily. It sneezed very loud and very hard. It sneezed so hard that Lily's hair flew in the air. Lily felt wet and sticky. She cried louder. + +Mom and Dad heard Lily's cry. They ran to the fence and saw what happened. They were shocked and worried. They called the zookeeper and asked for help. The zookeeper came and took Lily out of the fence. He checked if she was hurt. He said she was lucky that the zebra did not bite or kick her. He said she should never go near wild animals again. He said she should wash her hair and clothes. + +Lily was sorry and sad. She said she was sorry to the zebra, to the zookeeper, and to Mom and Dad. She said she learned her lesson. She said she would never do that again. She hugged Mom and Dad and said she loved them. They hugged her back and said they loved her too. They took her to the bathroom and washed her hair and clothes. They gave her a new dress and a hat. They said they were proud of her for being brave and honest. + +Lily felt better. She smiled and thanked them. She said she still liked zebras, but she would only look at them from a distance. She said she wanted to see the other animals too. She said she wanted to have fun at the zoo. Mom and Dad smiled and said they wanted that too. They took her and Tom to see the other animals. They had fun at the zoo. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. And zebras. +Tim was a little boy who liked cars. He had many toy cars that he played with every day. He wanted to be a driver when he grew up. He liked to watch the big cars on the road and make noises like them. + +One day, Tim saw his dad's car in the garage. He thought it looked like a fun toy. He wanted to try to drive it. He opened the door and climbed inside. He put his hands on the wheel and his feet on the pedals. He pushed a button and the car started. + +Tim was happy. He felt like a real driver. He turned the wheel and the car moved. He pushed the pedals and the car went faster. He did not know how to stop or steer. He did not see the other cars or the people on the road. He did not hear the horns or the sirens. + +The car crashed into a big truck. Tim was hurt. The truck was hurt. The driver of the truck was angry. The police came and took Tim and his dad to the hospital. Tim's dad was sad and mad. He said Tim was a bad boy who did a bad thing. Tim cried and said he was sorry. He did not want to be a driver anymore. He only wanted his toy cars. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. Sam likes to hang from the monkey bars. Mia likes to slide down the slide. They have fun together. + +One day, Sam sees a big sign in the park. It says "Help Wanted". Sam does not know what that means. He asks Mia. + +"Mia, what is that sign?" Sam points to the sign. + +"That sign is for a job," Mia says. "A job is something you do to get money." + +"What is money?" Sam asks. + +"Money is what you use to buy things, like ice cream or toys," Mia says. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He likes ice cream and toys. He wants to have money. + +"I want to have a job," Sam says. "Can I have that job?" + +Mia looks at the sign. It says "Park Ranger". She does not know what that is. She shrugs. + +"Maybe you can," she says. "But you have to ask the person who put the sign." + +Sam nods. He is persistent. He wants to have a job. He looks around the park. He sees a man wearing a hat and a badge. He thinks he is the person who put the sign. He runs to him. + +"Hello, sir," Sam says. "Can I have the job?" + +The man looks at Sam. He is surprised. He smiles. + +"What job, little boy?" he asks. + +"The job on the sign," Sam says. "The park ranger job. I want to have money." + +The man laughs. He thinks Sam is cute. He bends down to Sam. + +"I'm sorry, little boy, but you are too young to have this job," he says. "This job is for grown-ups. You have to be big and strong and know a lot of things about the park." + +Sam is sad. He really wants to have the job. He looks at the man with big eyes. + +"Please, sir, can I try?" he asks. "I can hang from the monkey bars. I can slide down the slide. I can learn things about the park. I am persistent." + +The man is impressed by Sam's persistence. He thinks for a moment. He has an idea. + +"Well, maybe you can help me with some things," he says. "You can be my assistant. You can help me pick up the trash, feed the birds, and tell the other kids to be nice to the park. How does that sound?" + +Sam is happy. He thinks that sounds like a good job. He nods. + +"Yes, sir, I can do that," he says. "Thank you, sir. You are very nice." + +The man gives Sam a hat and a badge. He says they are his uniform. He says he will pay him with a sticker and an ice cream. Sam thinks that is better than money. He follows the man around the park. He does his job. He is persistent. He is proud. He is a park ranger. +Lily was very happy. Today was her birthday. She wanted a big cake and a surprise. Mom and Dad said they had a surprise for her, but they did not tell her what it was. + +Lily was very curious. She wanted to find the surprise. She looked in the closet, under the bed, and behind the sofa. She did not find anything. She was sad. + +Then she saw a big box in the kitchen. It had a bow on it. Lily thought it was the surprise. She ran to the box and opened it. She saw a lot of fruit inside. She liked fruit, but she wanted a cake. + +She took a bite of a lemon. It was bitter. She made a face and spit it out. She did not like it. She felt a tear in her eye. + +Then she heard Mom and Dad come in. They saw Lily and the box. They looked angry and sad. They said, "Lily, what did you do? That was not your surprise. That was for the cake. You spoiled it. Now we have no cake for your birthday." + +Lily felt very sorry. She did not mean to spoil the surprise. She wanted to make Mom and Dad happy. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom and Dad. I love you. Can we still have a birthday?" + +Mom and Dad hugged Lily. They said, "We love you too, Lily. It's okay. We can still have a birthday. We can make another cake. Or we can buy one. Or we can have something else. As long as we are together, it's a happy birthday." + +Lily smiled. She felt better. She said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are the best surprise." +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. They wanted to explore the hole. They ran to the hill and looked inside. It was a cave! + +"Wow, look at this cave!" Lila said. "It is so dark and cool!" + +"Let's go inside and see what we can find!" Tom said. He grabbed a flashlight and went in. Lila followed him. + +They walked in the cave for a while. They saw many rocks and bugs and bats. They also saw some shiny things on the walls. They were crystals! + +"Look, Lila, these are crystals!" Tom said. "They are so pretty and shiny! They are attractive!" + +"I want one!" Lila said. She reached for a crystal and tried to pull it off the wall. But it was too hard. She pulled harder and harder. + +"Stop, Lila, stop!" Tom said. "You are going to destroy the cave! You are making too much noise!" + +But Lila did not listen. She wanted the crystal. She pulled with all her strength. Then, something bad happened. The wall cracked and the cave started to shake. Rocks and dust fell from the ceiling. The cave was collapsing! + +"Run, Lila, run!" Tom shouted. He grabbed Lila's hand and ran to the exit. They barely made it out before the cave was gone. They were covered in dirt and scared. + +They looked at the hill. There was no hole anymore. There was only a pile of rubble. The cave was destroyed. + +Lila and Tom felt sorry. They had ruined the cave. They had been greedy and foolish. They had learned a lesson. + +They hugged each other and said, "We are sorry, cave. We are sorry, park. We will never do that again." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Look, Ben, the ducks are hungry!" Lily said. She broke a piece of bread and threw it into the pond. The ducks came closer and ate it. + +"Can I try, Lily?" Ben asked. He took another piece of bread and waved it in the air. The ducks saw it and quacked. + +"Be careful, Ben, don't drop the bread!" Lily warned. But it was too late. Ben let go of the bread and it fell on the ground. + +"Oh no, I'm sorry, Lily!" Ben said. He felt sad. He wanted to feed the ducks, not the ants. + +"It's okay, Ben, we have more bread," Lily said. She smiled and gave him a hug. She picked up the bread and threw it into the pond. The ducks were happy and ate it. + +Lily and Ben watched the ducks and the fish. They saw the sun shining on the water. They heard the birds singing in the trees. They felt peaceful and happy. + +"Let's take a picture, Lily!" Ben said. He had a camera with him. He put it on a frame and set the timer. + +"Okay, Ben, let's smile!" Lily said. They stood next to each other and smiled. The camera flashed and took a picture. + +Lily and Ben looked at the picture. They saw themselves and the pond. They liked it. + +"Can we keep it, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, Ben, it's ours," Lily said. "It's a nice memory of our day." + +They put the picture in their pocket and waved goodbye to the ducks and the fish. They held hands and walked back to their mom. They had a fun day in the park. +One day, a woman went to the park with her son. The woman wore a black hat and a black coat. The son wore a red shirt and blue pants. They saw many birds and flowers and trees in the park. The son liked to run and play and laugh. + +"Look, Mommy, a big duck!" the son said. He pointed to a white duck on the pond. The duck had a long neck and a yellow beak. The duck quacked and swam in the water. + +"Yes, that is a big duck," the woman said. She smiled and held her son's hand. "Do you want to feed the duck some bread?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" the son said. He clapped his hands and jumped up and down. The woman took out a bag of bread from her pocket. She broke off a small piece and gave it to her son. The son threw the bread to the duck. The duck ate the bread and quacked again. + +"More, more, more!" the son said. He wanted to feed the duck more bread. The woman gave him another piece. But then, a dark cloud came over the sky. The cloud made a loud noise and rain started to fall. The rain was cold and wet and made the woman and the son shiver. + +"Oh, no, it is raining!" the woman said. She looked around and saw a big tree. The tree had many green leaves that could cover them from the rain. "Come on, let's go under the tree." + +The woman and the son ran to the tree. The woman took off her black hat and put it on her son's head. She wrapped her black coat around her son's body. She hugged her son and covered him with her arms. The son felt warm and safe and loved. + +"Mommy, you are the best," the son said. He snuggled close to his mother and smiled. + +"Thank you, my sweet boy," the woman said. She kissed her son's cheek and smiled too. They waited under the tree until the rain stopped. Then they went home and had some hot chocolate and cookies. They were happy and cozy and had a good day. +Anna and Ben were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to pretend that the dolls were their babies and they had to take care of them. Anna had a pink doll with a dress and a hat. Ben had a blue doll with a shirt and pants. + +"Look, my baby is hungry," Anna said. "I will give her some milk from this bottle." + +She picked up a plastic bottle and put it in her doll's mouth. She made a sound like glug-glug-glug. + +"Good girl, you drink all your milk," Anna said. She smiled at her doll. + +Ben watched Anna and then looked at his doll. He wanted to do something too. + +"I will change my baby's diaper," he said. "He is wet and dirty." + +He laid his doll on the floor and took off his pants. He saw a white cloth with tape on it. He thought it was a diaper. He pulled the tape and took off the cloth. + +"Yuck, what is this?" he said. He saw some brown stuff on the cloth. It smelled bad. + +He dropped the cloth and held his nose. He looked for something to wipe his doll. + +He saw a big white cloth on the sofa. It had some flowers and letters on it. He thought it was a towel. He grabbed it and rubbed it on his doll. + +"Here, you are clean now," he said. He put the pants back on his doll. + +Anna saw what Ben did. She gasped. + +"Ben, no!" she said. "That is not a towel. That is Mommy's scarf. It is expensive. She got it from Grandma. She will be mad at you." + +She ran to Ben and tried to take the scarf from him. But Ben held on to it. + +"No, it is mine. I need it for my baby," he said. + +They pulled and tugged on the scarf. They made a lot of noise. + +Mommy heard them from the kitchen. She came to the living room. She saw the mess on the floor. She saw the dirty cloth. She saw the scarf. + +She was very angry. + +"Anna, Ben, what have you done?" she said. "This is not how you play with your dolls. This is not how you treat my scarf. It is expensive. You ruined it." + +She took the scarf from them. She saw the brown stuff on it. She was disgusted. + +She made them sit on the couch. She gave them a stern look. + +"You are in big trouble," she said. "You have to say sorry. You have to clean up. You have to do a time out. And no more dolls for today." + +Anna and Ben felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They said sorry to Mommy. They said sorry to each other. They helped Mommy clean up. They did a time out. They learned their lesson. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, they found a big box with a new toy inside. It was a big robot with shiny buttons and lights. Ben and Lily wanted to play with it at the same time. + +"Let me hold it!" Ben said. He grabbed the robot's arm and pulled. + +"No, I want to hold it!" Lily said. She grabbed the robot's leg and pulled. + +They pulled and pulled, but the robot did not move. They pulled harder and harder, but the robot did not move. They pulled so hard that the robot broke. The arm and the leg came off. The buttons and lights stopped working. The robot made a sad noise and stopped moving. + +Ben and Lily looked at the broken robot. They felt bad. They did not want to break the new toy. They wanted to play with it together. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. She gave him the leg. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. He gave her the arm. + +They hugged each other and said sorry. They tried to fix the robot, but they could not. They decided to make a new toy with the robot's parts. They used tape and glue and paper and crayons. They made a funny animal with a robot arm and a robot leg. They gave it a name and a voice. They played with it and laughed. + +They liked their new toy. It was not the same as the original robot, but it was their own. They learned to share and to be creative. They were happy. +Sara and Ben liked to play near the old mill. It was big and dark and had many things to see. But their mom told them to be careful and not go inside. She said the mill was old and broken and could hurt them. + +One day, Sara and Ben saw a hole in the wall of the mill. They were curious and wanted to look inside. Ben said, "Let's go and see what's in there. Maybe we can find something fun." Sara said, "No, Ben, we can't. Mom said it's dangerous. We should stay away." But Ben did not listen. He was naughty and did not do what mom said. He said, "You are scared, Sara. I'm not scared. I'm brave. I'm going to see what's in there." He ran to the hole and crawled inside. + +Sara was scared for Ben. She did not want him to get hurt. She followed him and said, "Ben, come back. Please, come back." She crawled inside the hole and saw Ben. He was standing in front of a big machine. It had many wheels and belts and gears. It looked scary. Ben said, "Look, Sara, this is cool. I wonder what it does." He reached out his hand and touched one of the gears. + +Sara saw what Ben did and screamed, "No, Ben, don't touch it. It might move and pinch you." But it was too late. The gear moved and pinched Ben's finger. Ben cried out in pain and pulled his hand back. He saw blood on his finger. He was hurt. He said, "Ow, ow, ow. It hurts. It hurts." He ran to Sara and hugged her. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was naughty. I should have listened to you and mom. Let's go home. Let's go home." + +Sara hugged Ben back and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm sorry you got hurt. Let's go home and tell mom. She will make it better." She took Ben's hand and helped him out of the hole. They ran back to their mom and told her what happened. Mom was angry and sad. She said, "You were naughty, Ben. You did not do what I said. You could have been hurt more. You are lucky it was only a pinch. But I love you, Ben. And I love you, Sara. You were good and tried to stop Ben. You are brave, Sara. Come, let me clean your finger, Ben. And then we will have some cookies and milk. And no more playing near the mill. Do you understand?" Ben and Sara nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We love you, mom." They hugged mom and went inside. They learned their lesson and never played near the mill again. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +But Tim has a problem. His shoe is loose. He does not know how to tie his shoe. He asks Sam for help. + +"Sam, can you tie my shoe?" Tim says. + +"Sure, Tim. I can tie your shoe. I learned how to tie my shoe from my mom. Watch me." Sam says. + +Sam bends down and takes Tim's shoe. He makes a loop with one lace. He wraps the other lace around the loop. He pulls the laces tight. He makes a knot. He does the same with the other lace. + +"There, Tim. Your shoe is tied. Now you can go on the slide." Sam says. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. You are very smart." Tim says. + +Sam smiles and winks at Tim. He says, "You are welcome, Tim. You are a good friend too. You are very brave." + +They run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They have fun. The slide is rough. It makes them go fast. They laugh and shout. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running. Tom and Lily were scared. + +"Let's go away!" Lily said. "The dog is angry!" + +But Tom wanted to be brave. He said, "No, I want to pet the dog. He is just lonely." + +Tom walked to the dog. The dog growled and showed his teeth. Tom reached out his hand. The dog bit Tom's hand. Tom cried out loud. + +Lily ran to Tom. She helped him get away from the dog. She said, "Tom, are you okay? Why did you do that? The dog could have hurt you more!" + +Tom looked at his hand. It was bleeding. He felt pain and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I wanted to be brave, but I was not. I should have listened to you. You prevented me from getting more hurt. Thank you, Lily." + +Lily hugged Tom. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm your friend. I'm glad you are not more hurt. Let's go to your mom. She will make your hand better." + +Tom and Lily walked to Tom's mom. She was sitting on a bench. She saw Tom's hand and was worried. She said, "Oh, Tom, what happened? Did the dog bite you?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, mom. I was silly. I wanted to pet the dog, but he was angry. Lily helped me get away. She is a good friend." + +Tom's mom smiled. She said, "Yes, Lily is a good friend. And you are a good boy, Tom. You are brave to admit your mistake. I'm proud of you. But next time, be careful with dogs. They can be dangerous. Ask me or Lily before you touch them, okay?" + +Tom said, "Okay, mom. I will. I'm sorry I made you worry." + +Tom's mom said, "It's okay, Tom. I love you. Come, let's go home. I have a bandage and a cookie for you." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They held hands and followed Tom's mom. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful with dogs, to listen to their friends, and to say sorry when they are wrong. They were happy to have each other. They were good friends. +Lila and Tom were excited to play with their new toy. It was a big truck that could move by itself. They put batteries in it and turned it on. The truck made a loud noise and started to drive on the floor. + +"Wow, look at it go!" Lila said. + +"Let me try it!" Tom said. He took the remote control from Lila and pressed a button. The truck stopped and then moved in the opposite direction. It was reversing. + +"Hey, that's cool!" Lila said. "Can I try it too?" + +"Sure, here you go." Tom said. He gave the remote control back to Lila. She pressed another button. The truck turned around and drove towards them. + +"Watch out!" Tom said. He jumped out of the way. The truck bumped into Lila's leg and fell over. + +"Ouch, that hurt!" Lila said. She rubbed her leg. + +"Are you okay?" Tom asked. He picked up the truck and checked if it was broken. + +"I'm okay. It was just a little bump." Lila said. She smiled. + +"Let's play with it some more. But be careful, okay?" Tom said. + +"Okay. But let's go outside. There's more space there." Lila said. + +They took the truck and the remote control and ran outside. They found a big patch of dirt and grass. They put the truck on the ground and turned it on again. The truck drove on the earth and made tracks. Lila and Tom laughed and cheered. They took turns to make the truck go forward and reverse. They had a lot of fun with their new toy. +Mia and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Mia has a dog. His name is Spot. Spot is shy. He does not like loud noises or big people. + +One day, Mia and Ben go to the park with Spot. They see a big slide. Mia wants to go on the slide. She says, "Come on, Ben. Let's go on the slide. It is fun." + +Ben does not want to go on the slide. He says, "No, Mia. I do not like the slide. It is too high. I am scared." + +Mia and Ben disagree. They do not know what to do. They look at Spot. Spot is hiding behind a bench. He does not like the slide either. + +Mia says, "I have an idea. Let's play with Spot. He is shy. He needs some friends. Maybe he will like the swing or the ball." + +Ben says, "OK, Mia. That is a good idea. I like Spot. He is cute. Maybe he will not be shy if we play with him." + +Mia and Ben go to Spot. They pet him and talk to him. They take him to the swing and the ball. Spot likes the swing and the ball. He wags his tail and barks. He is not shy anymore. + +Mia and Ben are happy. They do not disagree anymore. They play with Spot in the park. They are friends. +Lily was a princess who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, like dolls, cars, blocks and books. She enjoyed making stories with her toys and talking to them. But she was very noisy. She did not care if her toys were loud or quiet. She just wanted to have fun. + +One day, her mother came to her room and said, "Lily, you are too noisy. You need to be quiet sometimes. Your father is working and your brother is sleeping. You are disturbing them with your noise. Can you please play quietly?" + +Lily did not listen to her mother. She said, "No, I like to be noisy. It is fun. I do not want to be quiet. Quiet is boring." She continued to play with her toys and make noise. + +Her mother was sad and angry. She said, "Lily, if you do not be quiet, I will take away your toys. You need to learn to respect others and be polite. Noise is not always good. Sometimes you need to be silent and listen." + +Lily did not care. She said, "No, you cannot take away my toys. They are mine. I do not want to respect others or be polite. I do not want to be silent or listen. I just want to be noisy and have fun." + +Her mother was very sad and angry. She said, "Lily, you are being very rude and selfish. You do not care about anyone but yourself. You do not appreciate your toys or your family. You are not acting like a princess. You are acting like a brat. I am sorry, but I have to take away your toys. Maybe then you will learn your lesson." + +She took away all of Lily's toys and put them in a box. She locked the box and said, "You will not get your toys back until you say sorry and promise to be quiet and respectful. You need to think about what you have done and how you have hurt others." + +Lily was shocked and sad. She cried and cried. She had no toys to play with. She had no fun. She had no noise. She felt lonely and bored. She realized that she had been very bad and mean. She wished she had listened to her mother and been quiet and polite. She wished she had her toys and her family back. + +She decided to say sorry and promise to be quiet and respectful. She went to her mother and said, "Mother, I am sorry. I was very noisy and rude. I did not care about you or father or brother. I did not appreciate my toys or my family. I was not acting like a princess. I was acting like a brat. Please forgive me and give me back my toys. I promise to be quiet and respectful. I promise to listen and learn. I promise to be a good princess." + +Her mother was happy and proud. She said, "Lily, I am glad you are sorry. I forgive you and I love you. You have learned your lesson and you have shown that you can be a good princess. You can have your toys back, but you have to be careful and considerate. You have to remember that noise is not always good. Sometimes you need to be silent and listen. Sometimes you need to respect others and be polite. That is what a princess does." + +She gave Lily back her toys and hugged her. Lily was happy and grateful. She hugged her mother and said, "Thank you, mother. I love you too. I will be a good princess. I will be quiet and respectful. I will listen and learn. I will enjoy my toys and my family." + +She played with her toys and made stories with them. But she was not noisy. She was quiet and respectful. She did not disturb her father or her brother. She listened to her mother and learned from her. She enjoyed her toys and her family. She was a good princess. +Lily was a shy girl who did not like to talk to other kids. She liked to play with her dolls and read books. One day, her mom took her to a park where there was a big ship. Lily saw some kids wearing hats and eye patches. They were pretending to be pirates. + +"Arrr, matey, do you want to join our crew?" one of them asked Lily. + +Lily shook her head and hid behind her mom. She was scared of the pirates. She hated loud noises and fighting. + +"Come on, don't be shy, we are just having fun," another one said. "We have a treasure map and a parrot. You can be our captain." + +Lily did not want to be a captain. She did not like pirates. She wanted to go home. + +"Please, mom, can we go?" she whispered. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. + +"Of course, sweetie, we can go. You don't have to play with them if you don't want to. Maybe next time you can find some friends who like the same things as you." + +Lily nodded and held her mom's hand. They walked away from the ship and the pirates. Lily felt happy and safe. She did not need to be a pirate. She liked to be herself. +Sara liked to ride her bicycle in the park. She had a fancy bicycle with pink and purple colors and a bell that made a loud sound. She liked to go fast and feel the wind on her face. + +One day, she saw a boy with a big bicycle that had two wheels in the back and one in the front. He could make his bicycle go backwards by pedaling the other way. He called it reverse. Sara thought that was cool and wanted to try it. + +"Can I ride your bicycle?" she asked the boy. + +"Sure, but be careful. It's not easy to reverse," the boy said. He got off his bicycle and gave it to Sara. + +Sara got on the bicycle and started to pedal. She went forward for a while, then she tried to pedal the other way. But she was not used to it and lost her balance. She fell off the bicycle and scraped her knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. The boy ran to her and helped her up. + +"Are you okay?" he asked. + +"It hurts," Sara said. She looked at her knee and saw blood. + +"Here, take this," the boy said. He gave her a band-aid from his pocket and put it on her knee. + +"Thank you," Sara said. She smiled at the boy. + +"You're welcome," the boy said. He smiled back. + +"Do you want to try again?" he asked. + +Sara shook her head. She decided she liked her fancy bicycle better. + +"Maybe another day," she said. + +They became friends and played together in the park. Sara learned how to reverse, and the boy learned how to ring the bell. They had fun with their bicycles. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big squash growing on a vine. They wanted to pick it and eat it. + +"Let's get the squash!" Tom said. "It looks yummy!" + +"But it is not ours," Lily said. "It belongs to Mr. Brown. He locked the gate so we cannot go in." + +Tom had a plan. He saw a key under a flower pot. He took the key and ran to the gate. He put the key in the lock and turned it. The gate opened. + +"Come on, Lily!" Tom said. "We can get the squash now!" + +Lily followed Tom. They ran to the squash and pulled it off the vine. It was heavy and round. They carried it to the gate. + +But Mr. Brown saw them. He came out of his house and shouted. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my squash? How did you get in?" + +Tom and Lily dropped the squash and ran away. They were scared and ashamed. They knew they did a bad thing. + +They ran back to their house and hid in their room. They did not want to see Mr. Brown or their parents. They were sorry for taking the squash. They wished they had not unlocked the gate. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys: cars, balls, blocks, animals, and more. But sometimes they fight over their toys. They do not like to share. + +One day, Mom comes into their room. She sees the toys everywhere. She sees Tom and Sam yelling at each other. + +"Stop fighting, boys!" Mom says. "You need to learn to share your toys. Or you can separate them into two piles. One pile for Tom and one pile for Sam. Then you can play with your own toys and not bother each other." + +Tom and Sam think about it. They do not want to share their toys. They want to have their own toys. They decide to separate them into two piles. They start to pick up the toys and put them on their beds. + +But as they separate the toys, they see some toys that they both like. They see the big red car, the soft blue bear, the shiny yellow ball, and the funny green frog. They wonder who will get these toys. They both want them. + +"Hey, that's my car!" Tom says. + +"No, it's mine!" Sam says. + +"That's my bear!" Sam says. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom says. + +They start to fight again. They pull and tug at the toys. They make loud noises. + +Mom hears them. She comes back into their room. She sees them fighting over the toys. She is not happy. + +"Boys, boys, boys!" Mom says. "What are you doing? You are not playing nicely. You are not being kind. You are not having fun. Why do you fight over the toys? You have so many toys. You can play with any toy. You can play with different toys. You can play with the same toys. You can play together. You can play alone. You can do anything you want. As long as you are happy and nice. That's normal. That's good. That's what I want for you." + +Tom and Sam listen to Mom. They feel sorry. They do not want to make Mom sad. They do not want to make each other sad. They want to be happy and nice. They want to be normal and good. They want to be brothers. + +They look at each other. They smile. They hug. They say sorry. + +They look at the toys. They do not care who gets what. They do not want to separate them anymore. They want to share them. They want to play with them. They want to play with each other. + +They pick up the toys and put them on the floor. They make a big pile. They sit next to each other. They play with the toys. They make noises. They laugh. They have fun. + +Mom sees them. She smiles. She is happy. She is proud. She loves them. + +She leaves them to play. She closes the door. She hears them playing. She hears them laughing. She hears them being brothers. She thinks that's normal. She thinks that's good. She thinks that's wonderful. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and make funny noises. One day, they find an old hat and a stick in the garage. They decide to perform a show for their moms. + +"Look, I am a magician!" Tom says. He puts on the old hat and waves the stick. "Abracadabra! I can make things disappear!" + +He points the stick at Sam's toy car and says "Poof!" Sam pretends that the car is gone and looks around. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Sam says. "How did you do that?" + +Tom smiles and says "It's magic! Do you want to see more?" + +"Yes, please!" Sam says. + +Tom thinks of another trick. He says "Abracadabra! I can make you silly!" + +He points the stick at Sam and says "Poof!" Sam starts to act silly. He makes funny faces and noises. He hops on one foot and spins around. + +"Ha ha ha, you are so silly!" Tom says. He laughs and claps. + +Their moms hear them and come to see what they are doing. They see Tom and Sam performing their show. They think they are very cute and clever. + +"That's a wonderful show, boys!" Tom's mom says. "You are very good at performing!" + +"Thank you, mom!" Tom says. + +"Can we perform some more?" Sam asks. + +"Sure, you can!" Sam's mom says. "But first, let's have some snacks. You must be hungry after all that performing!" + +Tom and Sam agree. They take off the old hat and put down the stick. They run to the kitchen and have some cookies and milk. They are happy and proud of their show. They plan to perform more tricks later. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked to play with the big box the most. They pretended the box was a car, a house, a boat, or anything they wanted. + +One day, Mom came and said, "Tom and Lily, it's time to clean up. Put your toys away and throw the box in the trash. It's old and broken." + +Tom and Lily did not want to throw the box away. They loved the box. They said, "No, Mom, please let us keep the box. It's our favorite toy. It's not old and broken. It's tough and fun." + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, but the box has to go. It's taking up too much space and it's falling apart. You have many other toys to play with. Come on, help me take the box to the trash." + +Tom and Lily started to cry and complain. They said, "No, no, no, we don't want to lose the box. It's ours, it's ours, it's ours. We don't care about the other toys. We only want the box." + +Mom sighed and said, "Tom and Lily, stop crying and complaining. You're being silly and stubborn. The box is just a box. It's not a real toy. You can make a new box with a new cardboard. Or you can use your imagination and play with something else. Now, let's go and throw the box away." + +Tom and Lily did not listen to Mom. They hugged the box and said, "No, no, no, we won't let you take the box. It's our best friend. It's our treasure. It's our magic." + +Mom shook her head and said, "Tom and Lily, you're making a big fuss over nothing. The box is not your best friend, or your treasure, or your magic. It's just a box. And it's time to say goodbye to it." + +Tom and Lily did not say goodbye to the box. They held on to it and said, "No, no, no, we will never say goodbye to the box. It's our everything. It's our happy. It's our love." +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pile of junk near the fence. It had old cans and boxes and bottles. + +"Let's go see the junk," Sam said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK," Lily said. "But be careful. The junk might be sharp or dirty." + +They ran to the junk and started to look. Sam saw a shiny can. He picked it up and shook it. It made a rattling sound. + +"What's inside?" he asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it's a toy." + +Sam tried to open the can, but it was too hard. He got angry and kicked the can. The can flew in the air and hit something unknown. It was a big dog. The dog was sleeping behind the junk. The dog woke up and barked loudly. + +"Uh-oh," Sam said. "We made the dog mad." + +"Run!" Lily said. "The dog might bite us." + +They dropped the can and ran away from the junk. The dog chased them for a while, but then stopped and went back to sleep. Sam and Lily were scared and out of breath. They decided to play somewhere else. + +"Sorry, dog," Sam said. "We didn't mean to kick you." + +"Next time, let's not touch the junk," Lily said. "It's not fun. It's trouble." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cross on the grass. It is made of wood and has nails on it. + +"What is that?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. It looks weird," Ben says. + +They go closer to the cross. They see a man near it. He has a hammer and a saw. He is working on the cross. + +"Hello, mister. What are you doing?" Lily says. + +"Hello, kids. I am making a cross for the church. It is a sign of love and hope," the man says. + +"Why do you need nails?" Ben asks. + +"The nails hold the cross together. They also remind us of Jesus, who died on the cross for us," the man says. + +Lily and Ben are confused. They don't know who Jesus is. They don't understand why he died on the cross. + +"Can we help you?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can. You can hand me the nails and the saw. You can also pray with me," the man says. + +Lily and Ben help the man. They give him the nails and the saw. They also say some words with him. They feel happy and curious. They learn something new. They make a new friend. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to go to the river with their mom. They wore their swimsuits and hats and carried a big bag of toys. + +"Look, mom, the river is so big and blue!" Lily said, pointing at the water. + +"Yes, it is very impressive, Lily. But you have to be careful, the river can also be fast and deep. Stay close to me and don't go too far," mom said, holding Lily's hand. + +"Can we play with our toys in the river, mom?" Ben asked, holding a rubber duck and a boat. + +"Sure, Ben, but only in the shallow part, where you can touch the bottom. And don't throw your toys too far, they might get lost," mom said, holding Ben's hand. + +Lily and Ben nodded and followed mom to the river. They found a nice spot where the water was calm and clear. They put their toys in the water and watched them float and splash. They laughed and had fun. + +"Look, mom, my duck is swimming!" Lily said, making quack sounds. + +"Look, mom, my boat is sailing!" Ben said, making zoom sounds. + +Mom smiled and watched them play. She was happy to see them enjoy the river. She thought they were very impressive twins. +Sam likes to print. He has a big box of paper and many colors. He prints his name, his dog, his mom and dad. He prints with his hands, with stamps, with crayons. He prints every day. + +One day, Sam finds a new thing to print with. It is a spike. It is blue and shiny and sharp. Sam thinks it is pretty. He wants to print with it. He takes a paper and puts the spike on it. He pushes hard. + +Ow! The spike hurts Sam's hand. It makes a hole in the paper and in his skin. Sam cries. He drops the spike. He runs to his mom. His mom sees the blood and the spike. She is scared and angry. + +She hugs Sam and puts a band-aid on his hand. She tells him to never touch the spike again. She says it is not for printing. It is for sewing. It can make things, but it can also hurt things. She shows him some clothes that she made with the spike and a thread. + +Sam says he is sorry. He does not want to hurt himself or his mom. He says he will only print with safe things. He gives his mom a kiss and a hug. He goes back to his box of paper and colors. He prints a heart and writes "I love you, Mom". He gives it to his mom. She smiles and says "I love you, too, Sam". +Tom and Lily liked to perform for their mom and dad. They had a big box of toys and costumes that they used to make up stories and songs. One day, they found a jug in the kitchen that was dull and brown. They decided to use it in their show. + +"Look, Lily, we can pretend this is a magic jug," Tom said. "We can fill it with water and make it change colors." + +"How can we do that?" Lily asked. + +"We can use these food colors," Tom said, showing her some bottles. "We can put a few drops in the water and shake the jug. Then we can say some magic words and pour the water into cups. It will be a surprise for mom and dad." + +"OK, let's try it," Lily said. + +They filled the jug with water and added some food colors. They shook the jug and saw the water turn purple. They put on their hats and capes and went to the living room, where mom and dad were sitting on the couch. + +"Hello, mom and dad, we have a special show for you," Tom said. "We have a magic jug that can make any color you want. Watch this." + +He said some silly words and poured some water into a cup. The water was purple. + +"Wow, that's amazing," mom said. + +"Can you make another color?" dad asked. + +"Sure, just say what color you want," Tom said. + +"Can you make green?" dad asked. + +Tom nodded and put the cup back in the jug. He added some more food colors and shook the jug again. He said some more silly words and poured some water into another cup. The water was green. + +"Wow, that's even more amazing," dad said. + +"Can you make pink?" mom asked. + +Tom nodded and repeated the process. He poured some water into a third cup. The water was pink. + +"Wow, that's the most amazing of all," mom said. + +"Thank you, thank you," Tom and Lily said, bowing. "We hope you liked our show." + +"We loved it," mom and dad said, clapping. "You are very clever and creative. And you made a dull jug into a fun toy." + +Tom and Lily smiled and hugged their mom and dad. They were happy that they could perform for them and make them laugh. They decided to keep the jug and use it for more shows. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. They see many things in the park. They see trees, flowers, birds, and dogs. + +One day, they see a big gray dog. The dog is on a leash. The dog's owner is a nice lady. She says, "Hello, do you want to pet my dog? His name is Max. He is very friendly." + +Sara and Tom nod. They like dogs. They walk to the dog. They pet his fur. He wags his tail. He licks their hands. They giggle. + +But then, Tom sees something shiny. It is a tag on the dog's collar. It has the dog's name and a phone number. Tom wants to see it better. He bends down. He tries to grab the tag. + +But Max does not like that. He thinks Tom is trying to take his tag. He growls. He snaps. He bites Tom's finger. + +Tom screams. He drops the tag. He runs to Sara. He shows her his finger. It is red and sore. He cries. + +Sara hugs him. She says, "It's okay, Tom. The dog did not mean to hurt you. He was scared. You should not grab his tag. That is his. You should ask first." + +The lady hears the scream. She runs to them. She says, "Oh, I'm so sorry. Is he okay? Did Max bite him? Let me see. I have a band-aid in my bag." + +She takes out a band-aid. She puts it on Tom's finger. She says, "There, that's better. I'm sorry, Max. You are a good dog. But you should not bite. That is bad. You should be gentle." + +She pets Max. He whines. He looks sorry. He licks Tom's finger. He says, "Woof." + +Tom stops crying. He says, "It's okay, Max. I'm sorry, too. I should not grab your tag. That is yours. You are a good dog. Can I pet you again?" + +Max wags his tail. He says, "Woof." + +Sara and Tom pet him again. They smile. They say, "Thank you, lady. Thank you, Max. You are nice." + +The lady smiles. She says, "You're welcome, kids. You are nice, too. Do you want to see the view from the hill? It is very pretty. You can see the whole park." + +Sara and Tom nod. They say, "Yes, please. We like to see the view." + +They follow the lady and Max to the hill. They see the whole park. They see the trees, the flowers, the birds, and the dogs. They see the sun, the sky, and the clouds. They see the people, the bikes, and the kites. They see many colors. They see many things. + +They say, "Wow. The view is very pretty. We like the park. We like the dog. We like the lady. We are happy." + +The end. +Lily liked to bounce on her bed. She bounced up and down, up and down, with a big smile on her face. She bounced so high that she could touch the ceiling. She bounced so fast that she felt like a bird. + +But Lily's mom did not like it when she bounced on her bed. She said it was bad for the bed and for Lily's back. She said Lily had to stop bouncing and get ready for school. She said Lily had to wear a suit today, because it was a special day. + +Lily did not want to wear a suit. She did not like suits. They were tight and itchy and boring. She wanted to wear her pink dress with the flowers. She wanted to bounce some more. + +"Please, mom, can I wear my dress?" Lily asked. "Please, mom, can I bounce a little more?" + +"No, Lily, you have to wear your suit," mom said. "No, Lily, you have to stop bouncing. It's time to go. We have to be patient and wait for the bus." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not want to be patient. She did not want to wait for the bus. She did not want to go to school. She wanted to bounce. + +But Lily loved her mom. She knew her mom wanted the best for her. She knew her mom was proud of her. She knew her mom had a surprise for her. + +So Lily stopped bouncing. She put on her suit. She followed her mom to the bus stop. She tried to be patient. + +And when she got to school, she saw the surprise. There was a big sign that said "Happy Birthday, Lily!" There were balloons and cake and presents. There were all her friends and teachers. They all cheered and hugged her. + +Lily felt happy and excited. She forgot about her suit. She forgot about the bus. She forgot about being patient. + +She just wanted to bounce. +Lily and Ben were excited. They were going to help their dad deliver powder to the bakery. Powder was what the baker used to make bread and cakes and cookies. Lily and Ben liked to eat those things. + +They got in the big truck with their dad and drove to the bakery. On the way, they saw many things: cars and buses and bikes and dogs and birds and trees and flowers. They pointed and named everything they saw. Their dad smiled and nodded. + +When they got to the bakery, the baker was waiting for them. He was happy to see them. He said, "Hello, Lily and Ben! Thank you for helping your dad deliver the powder. Do you want to see how I use it?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They followed the baker inside the bakery. They saw a big machine that mixed the powder with water and eggs and sugar and butter. They saw a big oven that baked the dough into bread and cakes and cookies. They smelled the yummy smell of the bakery. + +The baker gave them each a cookie. He said, "This is for you. You are very good helpers. Enjoy your cookie." + +Lily and Ben said, "Thank you, baker. Your cookies are delicious. We like to help our dad deliver the powder." + +They ate their cookies and hugged their dad. They said, "We had fun, dad. Can we help you deliver powder again?" + +Their dad said, "Of course, my loves. You are always welcome to help me deliver powder. I am proud of you." + +They got back in the big truck and drove home. They were happy and full of cookies. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben were twins 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 was very friendly and liked to chase balls. + +One day, they decided to play until the sunset. They had so much fun on the swing and the slide that they forgot to check the time. They also forgot to eat their snack, which was a banana and a yogurt. Their mom had told them to eat their snack before it got sour, but they did not listen. + +When the sun started to go down, they saw that the sky was very pretty. It had many colors, like pink, orange and purple. They wanted to see it better, so they climbed on the fence. They did not know that the fence was old and weak. + +As they were looking at the sunset, the fence broke and they fell down. They hurt their legs and their arms and they started to cry. Spot ran to them and licked their faces, but he could not help them. Their mom heard their cries and came outside. She saw them on the ground and got very scared. She called their dad and the doctor and they came quickly. + +The doctor said that Anna and Ben had broken their bones and needed to go to the hospital. He gave them some medicine to make them feel better, but it tasted very sour. They did not like it at all. They had to settle in a bed with a big cast and a bandage. They could not play outside for a long time. They were very sad and wished they had listened to their mom. They learned that playing until the sunset was not a good idea. +Anna and Ben were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big cardboard box that was their ship, and a map that showed them where to find the treasure. They wore hats and eye patches and pretended to sail the seas. + +"Look, there it is!" Ben shouted, pointing to a bush. "The treasure is under the bush! Let's dig it up!" + +They ran to the bush and started to dig with their hands. They found a small metal box that was shiny and had a lock. They opened it and saw many shiny things inside. There were coins, rings, necklaces, and a big red heart. + +"Wow, this is the best treasure ever!" Anna said, picking up the heart. "It's so pretty and sparkly!" + +"Let me see!" Ben said, reaching for the heart. "Maybe it's magic!" + +They both held the heart and looked at it. It felt warm and soft in their hands. They heard a voice coming from the box. + +"Hello, children. You have found my treasure. It is a magic heart that can make wishes come true. But there is a catch. You have to share it with someone you love, and give them a kiss." + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and blushed. They were friends, but they had never kissed before. They felt shy and nervous. + +"Who are you?" Ben asked the voice. + +"I am the elderly pirate who hid the treasure here many years ago. I wanted to find someone to share it with, but I never did. Now I am old and lonely, and I want to see someone happy with my treasure. Will you share it and kiss?" + +Anna and Ben thought for a moment. They liked each other, and they liked the treasure. They decided to be brave and try. + +"Okay, we will share it and kiss," Anna said. + +They put the heart between them and leaned in. They touched their lips gently and felt a warm glow. The heart sparkled and made a sound like a bell. + +"Thank you, children. You have made my wish come true. You have given me a kiss of love. Now you can keep the treasure and make your own wishes. Be happy and kind to each other. Goodbye." + +The voice faded and the box closed. Anna and Ben smiled and hugged. They felt happy and special. They had found a magic treasure and a new way to show their friendship. They kissed again and played with the shiny things. They were the best pirates ever. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. They ran up the hill, but it was very steep and slippery. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Anna said. "The hill is hard to climb." + +"I can do it, Anna!" Tom said. "I am strong and fast." + +But as he said that, he stumbled on a rock and fell down. He rolled down the hill and hit an object. It was a metal box with a lock. Tom was hurt and scared. He cried out loud. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Anna asked. She ran down the hill to help him. She saw the object and was curious. "What is this, Tom? It looks like a treasure." + +"I don't know, Anna. It hurts. I want to go home." Tom said. He was anxious and sad. + +Anna hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tom. I will help you. Let's go home and tell mom and dad. Maybe they can open the object and see what is inside. Maybe it is a treasure. Maybe it is a toy. Maybe it is a surprise." + +Tom smiled a little and said, "Okay, Anna. Thank you. You are a good sister. Let's go home." + +They picked up the object and walked home. They were still curious and excited, but they were also careful and happy. They wondered what the object was and what it had inside. They hoped it was something good. +Lily and Anna are best friends. They like to play dress-up with their dolls. They have many clothes for their dolls. Some are pink, some are blue, some have buttons, and some have zippers. + +One day, they decide to have a fashion show with their dolls. They each choose a dress for their doll. Lily chooses a pink dress with a zipper. Anna chooses a blue dress with buttons. + +They put the dresses on their dolls and make them walk on the carpet. They pretend to be the judges and say nice things about the dolls. + +"Lily, your doll looks very pretty in pink. I like her zipper. It is shiny and easy to open and close," Anna says. + +"Thank you, Anna. Your doll looks very nice in blue. I like her buttons. They are cute and colorful and make a sound when you press them," Lily says. + +They clap for each other and hug their dolls. They are happy and proud of their choices. They love to play dress-up with their dolls. +Anna was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a cake with candles and a big balloon. She saw a box with a bow on the table. It was a present for her. + +"Who is it from?" she asked her mom. + +"Guess," her mom said with a smile. + +Anna thought hard. She looked at the box. It was not very big, but it made a noise when she shook it. It sounded like a bell. + +"Is it from Grandma?" she guessed. + +"No, try again," her mom said. + +"Is it from Dad?" she guessed. + +"No, he is at work. He will come later," her mom said. + +"Is it from Ben?" she guessed. Ben was her brother. He was at school. + +"No, he helped me wrap it, but it is not from him," her mom said. + +Anna was puzzled. She did not know who else could give her a present. She looked around the room. She saw her loyal friend, Spot. Spot was a dog. He wagged his tail and licked her face. + +"Is it from Spot?" she guessed. + +"Yes, you are right!" her mom said. "He loves you very much. He found this toy for you in the park. He wanted to make you happy." + +Anna opened the box. Inside was a small stuffed animal. It looked like a cat. It had a bell around its neck. Anna hugged the toy and thanked Spot. She was very happy. She had a cake, a balloon, and a present. But most of all, she had a loyal friend. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with a mixer on it. The mixer is round and spins fast. It makes a loud noise. + +"Wow, look at that mixer!" Lily says. "It is amazing!" + +"What does it do?" Max asks. + +"It mixes things, like sand and water and rocks. Then it makes new things, like bricks and roads and houses," Lily explains. + +"I want to see it closer," Max says. He starts to jog towards the truck. + +"Wait, Max! Be careful!" Lily shouts. "The truck is big and heavy. It can hurt you!" + +But Max does not hear her. He is too excited. He jogs faster and faster. He does not see the car that is coming from the other side of the road. The car honks its horn. + +"Max, stop!" Lily screams. + +Max stops. He looks at the car. He is scared. He runs back to Lily. He hugs her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I should have listened to you," he says. + +"It's okay, Max. I'm glad you are safe. Next time, we can watch the mixer from far away. Or we can ask a grown-up to help us," she says. + +They hold hands and walk away from the truck. They are still friends. They still think the mixer is amazing. But they also know it is dangerous. They are careful and happy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the jungle. The jungle has many trees and animals. Lila and Ben like to sing songs to the animals. They think the animals like their songs. + +One day, they see a big lion. The lion is tough and strong. He has sharp teeth and claws. He roars at Lila and Ben. He does not like their songs. He wants to eat them. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They run away from the lion. They hide behind a big rock. They are quiet. They do not sing. + +The lion looks for them. He sniffs the air. He hears a noise. He walks towards the noise. + +The noise is a monkey. The monkey is silly and brave. He sings a song to the lion. He sings, "Lion, lion, you are not nice. You are mean and you have lice. Go away and leave us alone. Or I will throw a banana at your bone." + +The lion is angry. He does not like the monkey's song. He does not like bananas. He tries to catch the monkey. But the monkey is fast and smart. He jumps from tree to tree. He throws bananas at the lion. + +Lila and Ben see the monkey. They think the monkey is funny and kind. They join the monkey's song. They sing, "Lion, lion, you are not nice. You are mean and you have lice. Go away and leave us alone. Or we will throw bananas at your bone." + +The lion is more angry. He does not like Lila and Ben's song. He does not like bananas. He gives up. He runs away from the jungle. He does not come back. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They hug the monkey. They thank the monkey. They say, "Monkey, monkey, you are our friend. You are funny and you are brave. You saved us from the lion. You have a great song." + +The monkey is happy. He hugs Lila and Ben. He says, "Lila and Ben, you are my friends. You are sweet and you can sing. You helped me with the lion. You have a great song." + +Lila and Ben and the monkey sing their song. They sing, "Lion, lion, you are not nice. You are mean and you have lice. Go away and leave us alone. Or we will throw bananas at your bone." + +They laugh and play in the jungle. They are happy. The end. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they would jump high to catch the ball. They had a lot of fun. + +But then Anna saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking loudly and had sharp teeth. Anna was fearful of the dog. She dropped the ball and ran away. She shouted to Ben, "Run, Ben, run! The dog is scary!" + +Ben was not fearful of the dog. He liked dogs and wanted to pet it. He stayed where he was and waited for the dog. He said to Anna, "Don't run, Anna, don't run! The dog is friendly!" + +The dog reached Ben and jumped on him. He licked Ben's face and wagged his tail. He was not scary, he was playful. Ben laughed and hugged the dog. He said to Anna, "See, Anna, see! The dog is nice!" + +Anna stopped running and came back. She saw that Ben and the dog were happy. She felt silly for being fearful. She said to Ben, "Sorry, Ben, sorry! I was wrong. The dog is nice." + +Then they heard a voice calling them. It was their mom. She said, "Time to go home, kids! Time to go to the bathroom and wash your hands!" + +Anna and Ben said goodbye to the dog and picked up their ball. They ran to their mom and went home. They went to the bathroom and washed their hands. They were not fearful anymore. They were happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, jump, slide and swing. They also liked to march like soldiers. They had a toy drum and a toy trumpet. They made loud noises and said, "Left, right, left, right!" + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was brown and furry. It had a collar and a leash, but no owner. Ben and Lily thought the dog was harmless. They wanted to pet it and play with it. They marched towards the dog, banging the drum and blowing the trumpet. + +The dog did not like the noise. It did not like the children. It growled and bared its teeth. It pulled on the leash and broke it. It ran towards Ben and Lily, barking and snarling. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They dropped the drum and the trumpet and tried to run away. But the dog was faster. It caught Lily and bit her leg. Lily screamed and cried. Ben tried to help her, but the dog bit him too. He screamed and cried. + +The dog was not harmless. It was hungry and angry. It wanted to eat Ben and Lily like steak. It dragged them to a corner of the park and tore them apart. No one heard them or saw them. The dog ate them and left nothing behind. It was a bad ending. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and make noise. Sometimes they fight over who has the best toy or who can do something better. + +One day, they find a big jug in the kitchen. It is empty and has a handle and a spout. They think it is fun to fill it with water and pour it out. They also like to blow into the spout and make funny sounds. + +"Look at me, I can make the jug sing!" Tom says. He blows hard and makes a loud noise. + +"That's not singing, that's just noise!" Sam says. He takes the jug from Tom and blows softer. He makes a different noise. + +"I can make the jug talk!" Sam says. He makes the jug say hello and goodbye. + +Tom and Sam start to argue over who can perform better with the jug. They both want to show off and impress their mom. They are very competitive. + +Mom hears them and comes to the kitchen. She sees them with the jug and smiles. + +"What are you doing, boys?" she asks. + +"We are performing with the jug!" Tom and Sam say together. + +Mom claps her hands and says, "That's wonderful! You are both very talented and creative. But you know what? You don't have to compete with each other. You can perform together and make a duet. That would be even more fun and beautiful." + +Tom and Sam look at each other and nod. They decide to try to perform together with the jug. They take turns blowing into the spout and making different sounds. They also sing and laugh. They have a lot of fun and make mom happy. They learn that performing together is better than competing. +Sara liked to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. She made big flowers and stars and hearts. She was happy when people walked by and smiled at her art. + +One day, a mean boy came and kicked her chalk. He broke it into small pieces and laughed. Sara was sad and angry. She cried and shouted at him. + +"Go away! You are bad! You ruined my chalk!" + +The boy ran away, but Sara still felt bad. She looked at her broken chalk and her faded drawings. She wished she had new chalk. + +Then, she saw her friend Lily. Lily had a big box of chalk in her hands. She saw Sara and came over. + +"Hi, Sara. What happened? Why are you crying?" + +"A mean boy broke my chalk. He kicked it and laughed. He was bad." + +Lily hugged Sara and said, "I'm sorry. That was not nice. But don't worry. I have a surprise for you. Look!" + +Lily opened her box and showed Sara. There were many chalks of different colors. There were red and blue and green and yellow and pink and purple. There were even some glittery ones. + +"Wow! They are so pretty! Where did you get them?" + +"My mom bought them for me. She said they are special chalks. They can restore your drawings. They can make them bright and shiny again. Do you want to try?" + +Sara nodded and smiled. She wiped her tears and took a chalk. She chose a pink one and drew over her flower. The flower became pink and sparkly. She did the same with her star and her heart. They became shiny too. + +Sara and Lily drew more pictures with the chalks. They made rainbows and butterflies and suns. They filled the sidewalk with colors and glitter. They were happy and had fun. + +They did not see the mean boy come back. He saw their drawings and was jealous. He wanted to kick their chalks again. But when he tried, he got a surprise. The chalks were not normal. They were magic. They zapped him with sparks and made him jump. He ran away, screaming. + +Sara and Lily heard him and looked. They saw him run and laughed. They high-fived each other and said, "That's what you get for being mean!" + +They went back to their drawings and enjoyed their special chalks. They restored their art and their mood. They were happy and proud. +Tom was a boy who liked to play in the woods. He had a big axe that he used to chop trees and make forts. He was very proud of his axe and did not share it with anyone. + +One day, he saw a big house in the woods. It was the house of a wealthy man who had many things. Tom wanted to see what was inside, so he sneaked in through a window. He saw a lot of shiny things and pretty things. He wanted to take some of them, so he put them in his bag. + +But he did not know that the wealthy man had a dog. The dog heard Tom and barked loudly. The wealthy man woke up and saw Tom. He was very angry and grabbed his phone. He called the police and told them that there was a thief in his house. + +The police came quickly and saw Tom with his bag and his axe. They thought he was a dangerous robber and they arrested him. They took him away in their car and locked him up in a jail. Tom was very scared and sad. He wished he had never gone to the house. He wished he had shared his axe with his friends. He learned that being greedy and stealing was wrong. He had a bad ending. +Lily was hungry. She saw a big bowl of fruit on the table. She wanted a peach. It was round and soft and sweet. She climbed on a chair to reach the bowl. But the chair was wobbly. Lily stumbled and fell. The bowl tipped over and the fruit rolled away. + +Lily cried. She hurt her knee and her elbow. She was still hungry. She looked for the peach. She saw it under the sofa. It was wide and had a dent. Lily crawled to get it. She grabbed the peach and smiled. She bit into it. It was juicy and yummy. + +Mom heard Lily cry. She ran to the living room. She saw Lily on the floor with the peach. She saw the mess on the table and the sofa. She was not happy. She helped Lily up and hugged her. She said, "Lily, you should not climb on the chair. You could get hurt. You should ask me for help. I can give you a peach or any fruit you want." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was hungry. I wanted a peach. It was too high. I stumbled and fell. I found the peach under the sofa. It was wide and good. Can I have another one?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can have another one. But first, let's clean up the mess. And let's put a band-aid on your knee and your elbow. Then we can have a snack together. How about that?" + +Lily said, "OK, Mom. I love you. And I love peaches." +Lily and Ben were going to visit their grandma for the weekend. They had to pack their bags with clothes, toys and books. Lily liked to pack her own bag, but Ben needed help from mom. + +"Can I take my magic wand?" Lily asked mom. She loved to pretend she was a fairy and cast spells. + +"Sure, but be careful with it. Don't point it at anyone or anything," mom said. + +"Why not?" Lily wondered. + +"Because you might make something happen that you don't want to. Like turning Ben into a frog or making the car fly away," mom explained. + +Lily giggled. She thought that would be funny, but she knew mom was right. She put her wand in her bag and zipped it up. + +Ben was looking for his favorite toy, a red truck. He searched under his bed, in his closet and in his toy box, but he couldn't find it. + +"Mom, where is my truck?" he asked. + +"Maybe you left it at grandma's last time. Do you remember?" mom said. + +Ben thought hard. He did remember playing with his truck in grandma's garden. He hoped it was still there. + +"Okay, I don't need to pack it then. I'll pack something else," he said. + +He decided to pack his original puzzle, the one he made himself with cardboard and crayons. He was very proud of it and wanted to show it to grandma. + +He put his puzzle in his bag and closed it. + +"Are you ready, kids?" mom called. + +"Yes, mom!" Lily and Ben shouted. + +They grabbed their bags and ran to the car. They were excited to see grandma and have fun with her. They hoped she would like their spells and puzzles. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big red strawberry on a plant. They both wanted to eat it. + +"I saw it first!" Mia said. + +"No, I did!" Leo said. + +They both pulled on the strawberry, but it did not come off. They started to struggle and tug harder. + +"Let go!" Mia said. + +"You let go!" Leo said. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. + +"What are you two doing?" she asked. + +They turned around and saw her holding a basket. It was full of strawberries. + +"We found a strawberry, mom!" Mia said. + +"But we can't get it!" Leo said. + +Mom smiled and said, "That's because it's not an ordinary strawberry. It's a special one that I made for you. It's a pinata!" + +She gave them a stick and said, "You can hit it and see what's inside. But you have to share, okay?" + +Mia and Leo nodded and said, "Okay!" + +They took turns hitting the strawberry pinata. It cracked open and candy fell out. They cheered and picked up the candy. + +"Thank you, mom!" they said. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties!" mom said. + +They hugged her and ate some candy. They also shared some with the other strawberries in the garden. They were happy and had fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were brave hunters with bows and arrows. They made their arrows from sticks and feathers. They looked for animals to shoot, but they only found birds and squirrels. + +"Look, there is a big bird!" Tom said, pointing to a crow on a tree. "I will shoot it with my arrow!" + +He pulled his bow and aimed at the crow. But the crow saw him and flew away. Tom's arrow missed the bird and flew far into the bushes. + +"Oh no, I lost my arrow!" Tom said, feeling sad. "It was my best arrow!" + +Lily ran after the arrow. She wanted to help Tom find it. She looked in the bushes, but she could not see the arrow. She heard a rustle and a growl. She saw a big dog with sharp teeth. The dog was angry and hungry. It wanted to bite Lily. + +Lily was scared. She screamed and ran away from the dog. The dog chased her. Lily ran as fast as she could, but the dog was faster. She saw Tom waiting for her. She shouted to him. + +"Tom, help! There is a big dog behind me!" + +Tom saw the dog and Lily. He was scared too, but he wanted to save Lily. He looked around and saw a stick. He picked up the stick and threw it at the dog. The stick hit the dog on the nose. The dog yelped and ran away. + +Lily and Tom hugged each other. They were safe and happy. They saw the stick on the ground. It had a feather on it. It was Tom's arrow! + +"Look, I found your arrow!" Lily said, giving it to Tom. "You are lucky!" + +Tom smiled and thanked Lily. He was lucky to have his arrow and his friend. + +They decided to stop playing hunters and play something else. They went to the swings and had fun. They forgot about the big dog and the crow. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big red balloon in the sky. It is very jolly and bright. + +"Look, Anna, a balloon!" Ben says. He points to the sky. + +Anna looks up. She sees the balloon too. She smiles. "Wow, it is so big and red!" she says. + +They stare at the balloon. They wonder where it came from. They wonder where it is going. They wish they could fly with it. + +"Can we have a balloon too?" Anna asks. + +Ben thinks. He has an idea. He runs to the shop. He buys two small balloons. One is blue and one is yellow. He gives one to Anna. + +"Here, Anna, a balloon for you!" he says. + +Anna is happy. She takes the yellow balloon. She thanks Ben. + +They hold their balloons. They run and jump in the park. They are very jolly and bright too. They still stare at the big red balloon in the sky. They wave to it. They say hello. They hope it is happy too. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to read books. They had a big bookshelf in their room with many books of different colors and sizes. Tim liked books with animals and Lily liked books with princesses. + +One day, they saw a new book on the top shelf of the bookshelf. It was shiny and had a picture of a dragon on the cover. Tim and Lily wanted to read the new book, but they were too small to reach it. + +"Let's try to get the book," Tim said to Lily. "Maybe we can use a chair or a stool." + +"Good idea," Lily said. "You get the chair and I'll get the stool." + +They brought the chair and the stool to the bookshelf and tried to climb on them. But the chair and the stool were wobbly and they fell down with a loud thud. + +"Ouch!" Tim and Lily said. They rubbed their heads and knees. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the chair and the stool on the floor and the book on the top shelf. + +"What are you doing, Tim and Lily?" she asked. + +"We wanted to read the new book, mom," Tim said. + +"But it's too high for us, mom," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "I'm sorry, my loves. I forgot to put the new book on a lower shelf. It's a book for grown-ups, not for kids. It's about a humble dragon who learns to share and make friends." + +"Can you read it to us, mom?" Tim and Lily asked. + +"Maybe when you're older, my loves. But for now, why don't you pick a book from the lower shelves? There are many books for kids that are fun and interesting." + +"Okay, mom," Tim and Lily said. They thanked their mom and went to the lower shelves. They found books with animals and princesses and started to read them happily. They forgot about the new book on the top shelf. They were happy with the books they had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his toys. He saw his friend Johnny and waved hello. Johnny waved back and they played together. + +After a while, Timmy found a hammer on the ground. He picked it up and started to hit some rocks. Johnny watched him and said, "That's a strong hammer!" Timmy smiled and continued to play. + +As the sun started to set, it got cold outside. Timmy and Johnny put on their jackets and went back inside. They had so much fun playing together and Timmy couldn't wait to play with Johnny again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to cook. She had a big pot and a black stove. One day, she decided to make soup. She put carrots, potatoes and meat in the pot and let it cook. The soup started to smell good and made the whole house smell yummy. + +While the soup was cooking, her little boy was playing on the rug. The rug was soft and fluffy, and he loved to roll around on it. When he smelled the soup cooking, he got hungry and went to the kitchen. He saw his mommy stirring the soup and asked if he could help. + +His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you can help me put some crackers in the soup." The little boy was happy to help and put the crackers in the soup. When the soup was ready, they sat down at the table and ate it together. It was the best soup they ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily noticed that the knob on her bedroom door was missing. She looked for it everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily asked her mommy and daddy if they knew where the knob went, but they didn't. It was very mysterious. Then, Lily remembered that she saw her little brother playing with something shiny earlier. She went to his room and found the missing knob! Her brother had stolen it to play with. + +Lily was very happy to find the knob and put it back on her door. She learned that it's important to ask if someone took something before thinking it's mysterious. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy bed with a pretty mattress. She loved her bed very much and wanted to keep it clean and nice. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily was happy to help and started to sort the clothes. She wanted to match the socks and fold the shirts. But when she saw her favorite shirt, she thought it was too attractive to put away. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and asked her why she wasn't folding the shirt. Lily said she didn't want to hide it because it was too pretty. Her mom smiled and said, "Lily, just like your shirt, sometimes things that are attractive on the outside might not be good for us on the inside. We need to match what's good for us, even if it doesn't look as pretty." + +From that day on, Lily learned to choose what was best for her, even if it didn't look as attractive on the outside. And she always made sure to keep her cozy bed with the pretty mattress clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Sarah. One day, Sarah was working on her homework and Lily wanted to play with her. + +Lily asked, "Can we play now, Sarah?" + +Sarah said, "Not yet, Lily. I need to finish my work first." + +Lily was impatient and wanted to play right away. She said, "But I want to play now!" + +Sarah explained, "I know you're impatient, but I need to finish my homework before we can play. It won't take me long." + +Lily understood and decided to wait patiently. While Sarah was working, Lily learned about lungs. Sarah told her that lungs help us breathe and that we need to take care of them. + +After Sarah finished her work, they played together and had fun. Lily was happy that she learned something new about her lungs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max who was very obedient. Lily loved to play with Max in the park. One day, while they were playing fetch, Max ran off into the woods. + +Lily looked everywhere but couldn't find Max. She searched and searched until she saw a crack in the ground. She thought Max might have fallen in, so she called out to him. "Max, are you in there?" she yelled. + +Suddenly, she heard a bark from inside the crack. Lily knew it was Max! She quickly got a stick and pried the crack open. Max was inside and he was so happy to see Lily. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep a closer eye on Max, but she was happy to have found him when he got lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. One day, while she was playing, she saw a vine growing on the fence. She decided to climb it and see where it led her. + +As she climbed higher and higher, the vine started to shake and make a noisy sound. Lily began to panic and shouted, "Help! Help! I'm stuck!" + +Her mom heard her and came running to the garden. When she saw Lily stuck on the vine, she quickly grabbed a ladder and helped her down. + +After that, Lily learned that it's not always safe to climb vines and that it's important to ask for help when she needs it. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who lived in an ancient castle. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he found a small bird with a broken wing. The prince wanted to help the bird, but he didn't know what to do. + +He asked his friend, a wise old owl, for help. The owl said, "You can raise the bird's wing and put a bandage on it." The prince was happy to hear this and raised the bird's wing gently. He put a bandage on it and waited for the bird to get better. + +But then, a mean cat came along and wanted to eat the bird. The prince and the owl had to protect the bird from the cat. They chased the cat away and the bird was safe. The prince was proud of himself for helping the bird and for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very tough and he liked to play outside. One Tuesday, Max went for a walk and saw a bone. He wanted to bite the bone, but it was too big. + +Max tried and tried to bite the bone, but he couldn't. He was sad and went home. When Max got home, his owner gave him a treat. Max was happy and forgot about the bone. + +The next day, Max went for a walk again. This time, he saw a small bone. He tried to bite it and he could! Max was very happy and he took the bone home. From that day on, Max knew that sometimes things are too tough to bite, but he can always find something else to make him happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys before dinner. Lily promised that she would clean up her toys after she finished playing with them. + +Later that day, Lily's friends came over to play. They had so much fun playing together that they lost track of time. Suddenly, Lily's mom called out that dinner was ready. Lily realized that she had forgotten to clean up her toys like she promised. + +Lily became fearful and didn't want to face her mom. She tried to hide under her bed, but her mom found her. Lily's mom was upset that Lily didn't keep her promise. She told Lily that she couldn't play with her toys for a week. + +Lily felt sad and cried as she watched her friends march out the door. She learned that it's important to keep your promises and that breaking them can have consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a colorful flower and wanted to pick it. But her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The stem is sharp and you might get hurt." + +Suddenly, a bee flew by and Lily got scared. She asked her mom, "Mommy, will the bee sting me?" Her mom replied, "No, if you don't bother the bee, it won't bother you." + +Lily was happy to hear that and continued to play in the garden. She saw a butterfly and said, "Look, mommy! A colorful butterfly!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very pretty." + +Lily had a fun day in the garden and learned to be careful around sharp things and not to bother bees. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. He would use the car to race around the house and make engine noises. + +One day, Timmy's car broke and he was very sad. He didn't know what to do because he loved playing with his car so much. + +His mommy saw that he was sad and wanted to help. She told Timmy that they could go to the store and buy a new car. Timmy was so happy and excited! He couldn't wait to go to the store and find a new car to play with. + +At the store, they found a shiny red car that could stand up on its own. Timmy loved it and couldn't wait to use it to race around the house. He was no longer sad because he had a new car to play with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby raven who lived in a big tree. One day, the raven was flying around when he saw a little girl walking below. "Hello!" said the raven. "What's your name?" The little girl said her name was Lily. + +Suddenly, something bad happened. The raven got too close to a big truck and was hit! Lily ran over to the raven and said, "Oh no! Are you okay?" But the raven couldn't move. "I'm sorry," said Lily. "I wish I could help you." + +The raven looked up at Lily and said, "It's okay. Sometimes bad things happen." And with those last words, the raven closed his eyes and didn't move anymore. Lily felt very sad and cried. She knew she couldn't bring the raven back to life. From that day on, Lily always remembered the chubby raven who had talked to her and wished he was still alive. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a playful cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was playing with her doll when she accidentally stepped on a needle. It hurt a lot and she cried. + +Mittens came running and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I stepped on a needle," Lily replied, still crying. + +Mittens said, "Oh no! We have to tell Mommy. She will help you." + +Lily mentioned the needle to her mom and she quickly took it out of her foot. She felt much better and hugged Mittens. From that day on, Lily was very careful with needles and always made sure to put them away. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to jump and play all day long. One day, Benny saw a comb lying on the ground. He thought it looked interesting and decided to pick it up. + +As Benny was combing his fur, he heard a voice say, "Hey, rabbit! That comb belongs to me!" It was a little girl who had dropped the comb. Benny felt bad for taking it without asking and quickly gave it back to her. + +The little girl was happy and thanked Benny for being honest. She told him that it was important to always ask before taking something that didn't belong to him. Benny felt proud of himself for doing the right thing and hopped away happily. + +As he was jumping around, Benny saw a dead bird on the ground. He remembered what the little girl had said and knew it was important to respect all living creatures, even if they were no longer alive. Benny said a little prayer for the bird and continued on his way, feeling grateful for the lesson he had learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, wide smile that made everyone happy. One day, her mom gave her a spoiled apple to eat. Lily didn't like the taste but she didn't want to hurt her mom's feelings, so she tried to eat it anyways. + +As she took a bite, she made a silly face and said, "Yuck!" Her mom laughed and said it was okay, she didn't have to eat it if she didn't like it. Lily was relieved and happy that she didn't have to eat the spoiled apple. + +From that day on, Lily always tried new foods but made sure to tell her mom if she didn't like something. She wanted to make sure she didn't have to eat any more spoiled apples! And her big, wide smile continued to light up everyone's day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a bee buzzing around the flowers. She watched the bee for a while and then it flew away. + +Lily felt tired and wanted to rest. She found a big rock and sat down on it. But the rock was too heavy and she couldn't sit for long. She got up and looked around for a better place to sit. + +Finally, she saw a soft patch of grass and decided to sit there. She felt much better and watched the clouds go by. Suddenly, she saw the bee again! It was flying towards her. But Lily wasn't scared. She knew the bee was just looking for some flowers to visit. And so, Lily sat and watched the bee fly away once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to read books and she had many books. She kept her books in a big bookcase in her room. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and started playing with her books. + +"Lily, can I play with your books?" asked her brother. + +"No, please don't touch them. They are not toys," replied Lily. + +"But they look so fun to play with. They are harmless," said her brother. + +"No, they are not harmless. They are special to me and I want to keep them safe in my bookcase," explained Lily. + +"Okay, I understand. I won't touch them again," promised her brother. + +From that day on, Lily's brother never played with her books again. And Lily was happy to keep her books safe in her bookcase. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys, especially his plastic cars. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new toy - a big red balloon! Timmy thought it was incredible and he loved it very much. + +But, one day, Timmy accidentally let go of his balloon and it flew away into the sky. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. But then, his mom had an idea. She took a long string and tied it to Timmy's wrist, and the other end to a new balloon. Now, Timmy could play with his balloon and it wouldn't fly away! + +Timmy was very happy and thought his mom was incredible for coming up with such a good idea. He played with his balloon all day long, tying and untying the string to see it float up and down. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to tie his balloon to his wrist so it wouldn't fly away again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. While playing on the swings, Lily saw a boy she didn't know. He looked like a stranger to her. + +But as they started to play together, Lily realized that the boy was really cool. They became friends and played together all afternoon. Lily was happy to have met a new friend and didn't feel scared of him anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small village with his family. One day, Timmy's mom said, "It's very hot today, let's travel to the lake to cool off." Timmy was very excited to go on a trip. + +As they were walking, they met an old man who looked very tired. Timmy's mom asked the old man if he needed help. The old man said, "I need to travel to the next village but I am too tired to walk." Timmy's mom said, "We can give you a ride on our cart." + +The old man was very grateful and said, "Thank you so much for your kindness. Remember, it's always important to help others when they need it." Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day and felt very proud of his mom for being so kind. They all arrived at the lake and had a great time swimming and playing in the water. When they got back home, Timmy told his dad all about their adventure and how they helped the old man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her favorite chair and eat delicious cookies. One day, she saw her mom baking cookies in the kitchen. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I have a cookie, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, but you have to wait until they are done baking." + +Lily waited patiently and soon the cookies were ready. She took a bite of the delicious cookie and smiled. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They sat in the chair together and talked about how much they loved cookies. Suddenly, Lily's mom came in with a big plate of cookies. + +Lily and her friend smiled and ate the delicious cookies together. They were so happy to share the cookies and their favorite chair. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk in the woods with her mommy. They saw lots of trees and animals, but Lily was impatient. She wanted to find something special. + +As they walked, Lily's mommy pointed out a big pile of ash on the ground. Lily didn't think it was very interesting, but her mommy said, "You never know what you might find in a pile of ash." + +Later that day, Lily was playing in her backyard when she realized she had lost her favorite toy. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Then she remembered what her mommy had said about the ash. She went back to the pile they had seen in the woods and started digging through it. + +At first, Lily didn't see anything. But then she found her toy! It had fallen out of her pocket when she was on the walk. Lily was so happy and realized that sometimes the things we think are boring can actually be very helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very shy and didn't like to talk to other animals. One day, Benny was hopping in the forest when he saw a big carrot. Benny loved carrots, so he hopped over to the carrot and started to chew on it. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a voice behind him. "Hi there, little bunny! What are you eating?" Benny turned around and saw a friendly squirrel. Benny was too shy to talk, so he just pointed to the carrot. The squirrel smiled and said, "That's a big mark you're making on that carrot!" + +Benny felt happy that someone was talking to him, so he decided to be brave and say something. "I like carrots," he said softly. The squirrel smiled and replied, "Me too! Maybe we can share this one?" Benny nodded and they both happily chewed on the carrot together. From that day on, Benny wasn't so shy anymore and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to go to the museum with his mom and dad. The museum was a big building with lots of interesting things to see. Tim liked the paintings and the big dinosaur bones. + +One day, Tim's parents told him they were moving to a new house. Tim was sad because he would have to leave his friends behind. But his parents told him that he would make new friends and have a cheerful life in the new place. + +At first, Tim didn't want to accept the change. But then he remembered how much he loved going to the museum and seeing new things. He decided to be brave and accept the move. And when he got to the new house, he found a new museum to explore with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pretty rocks. One day, she found a sack full of shiny rocks that were very rare. She was so happy and showed her parents. + +But then, a mean man came and took the sack away from her. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She wished she could have her sack of rare rocks back. But it was gone forever. + +Lily learned that sometimes bad things happen, but she knew that she would always have her happy memories of finding the rare rocks. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to play hockey. They had colorful sticks and a big, bouncy ball. They always had fun playing together. + +One day, they went to the park to play hockey. But when they got there, they saw a big, mean dog. The dog barked and growled at them, and they were scared. + +The friends didn't know what to do, but then they remembered something their parents had told them. They knew they had to talk to the dog in a calm voice. So they said, "Hello, dog. We just want to play hockey. Can we play with you?" + +The dog stopped barking and wagged its tail. It turned out the dog just wanted to play too! So they all played hockey together and had a great time. From that day on, the friends knew that talking could solve any problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved looking up at the night sky and seeing the twinkling stars. One night, he saw a bright light in the sky that was moving very fast. His mommy told him it was a comet, which is like a shooting star but bigger. + +Timmy was very excited and wanted to know where the comet was going. He guessed that it was going to visit his friend in the next town over. But his mommy told him that comets travel very far and that it was going somewhere far away. + +Timmy thought about how the comet had to travel through the harsh space with no air or warmth. He felt bad for the comet and hoped it would be okay. From that night on, Timmy loved looking up at the sky even more, knowing that there were amazing things like comets out there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a mop that she used to clean the floor. One day, she was cleaning the floor when her brother Max came in. + +Max said, "Lily, can I help you clean the floor?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, Max. You are strong. You can help me mop the floor." + +Max took the mop from Lily and started to zip it across the floor. Lily was happy that Max was helping her. They worked together and soon the floor was clean. Max and Lily high-fived each other and said, "We make a great team!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved cake. She would always ask her mommy to buy her a cake, but her mommy would say they were too expensive. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the store and they saw a sign that said "cheap cakes". Lily was so happy and asked her mommy if they could buy one. + +Her mommy said, "Let's count our money first to make sure we have enough." They counted their money and saw they had just enough to buy a cake. Lily was so excited and picked out the biggest cake she could find. They brought the cake home and put it on the table. + +Lily's mommy said, "Let's save the cake for after dinner." Lily couldn't wait and kept asking when they could eat the cake. Finally, after dinner, they got to eat the cake. It was so delicious and Lily was so happy. She said, "Mommy, this cake was worth the wait!" +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. The lion loved to roar and play in the jungle. One day, the lion saw a skeleton. It was scary! But the lion was adventurous and wanted to explore. + +The lion walked closer and saw that the skeleton was just an old bone. The lion felt brave and decided to play with it. The lion roared and the bone rattled. It was fun! + +From that day on, the lion would often play with the old bone. It was a fun and adventurous game. And every time the lion roared, the bone would rattle and make a funny noise. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game of catch when the ball flew over the fence and got stuck in the net. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, said "I recognize that net! It belongs to Mr. Johnson's yard. He's really nice, maybe we can ask him to help us get the ball." + +So, Timmy and Billy went to Mr. Johnson's house and knocked on the door. Mr. Johnson answered and asked what they needed. Timmy said, "Our ball got stuck in your net, can you please help us get it?" + +Mr. Johnson smiled and said, "Sure, I'll get it for you." He went outside and got the ball out of the net. Timmy was so happy to have his ball back, he gave Mr. Johnson a big hug. "Thank you so much! You're the best!" he said. + +As they were leaving, Billy tripped and fell. "Ouch! That hurt!" he said. Mr. Johnson helped him up and gave him a band-aid for his boo-boo. "There you go, all better now," he said. + +Timmy and Billy thanked Mr. Johnson again and went back to playing their game of catch, happy to have their ball back and grateful for Mr. Johnson's kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Jack's friend Tim came over to trade toys with Jack. Jack gave Tim his toy car and Tim gave Jack his toy truck. They were both very happy with their new toys. + +Later that day, Jack's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Jack didn't want to do it, but his mom told him it was important to be responsible and do his part. Jack grumbled but started cleaning up his toys. As he was cleaning, he found a toy that wasn't his. It was Tim's toy truck! + +Jack felt naughty for accidentally taking Tim's toy. He ran over to Tim's house to give it back. When he got there, Tim was happy to see his toy and forgave Jack for his mistake. From that day on, Jack made sure to always trade toys fairly and clean up his toys without being asked. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his friends but he didn't have anyone to play with today. He felt lonely and sad. + +Max went for a walk and saw a group of dogs playing. He went to join them but they started to tease him. They said he was too small to play with them. Max felt even more lonely and sad. + +Suddenly, a kind dog named Bella saw what was happening and came to Max's heel. Bella said, "Don't listen to them, Max. You can play with us." Max was so happy and started to play with Bella and the other dogs. He realized that he didn't need to feel lonely because he had new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mom and saw a big green melon. It looked so yummy! She asked her mom if they could buy it, but her mom said they already had enough food at home. + +Lily thought and thought about it, and finally, she decided that she really wanted the melon. She asked her mom again, and this time her mom said yes! + +When they got home, Lily helped her mom cut the melon open. It was so juicy and sweet, and the inside was smooth like butter. Lily was so happy that she decided to share some with her little brother. They both loved it so much that they ate the whole thing! +Once upon a time, there was a colorful car. The driver of the car was a happy man. He liked to drive around the town and see all the pretty things. One day, he saw a little girl who was sad. He stopped his car and asked her why she was sad. The little girl said that she didn't have any books to read. The driver smiled and gave her a book to read. The little girl was so happy and thanked the driver. From that day on, the little girl would always smile when she saw the colorful car driving by. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing outside in her backyard when she saw a funny little flea jumping around on her arm. + +"Hello, little flea!" Lily said. "Why are you jumping around so much?" + +"I'm trying to find a good spot to rest," the flea replied. "But your arm keeps moving!" + +Lily giggled and said, "I'm sorry, little flea. Let me sit down and rock back and forth so you can rest." + +Lily sat down and began to rock back and forth. The flea found a comfy spot on her arm and soon fell asleep. Lily was happy she could help the little flea and continued to rock back and forth, enjoying the warm sunshine on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and have fun with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new toy, but Lily was very spoiled and didn't appreciate it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came to play with her and saw the new toy. "Wow, that looks like fun!" he said. "Can we play with it?" + +Lily didn't want to share her new toy and said, "No, it's mine! I don't want anyone to touch it." + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. But then he had an idea. "Hey, let's go jog around the park! It will be so much fun!" + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then agreed. They went to the park and jogged around together, laughing and having a great time. Lily realized that sharing and having fun with friends was much better than being spoiled and keeping everything to herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk and play with her friends. One day, she went to a new school where everyone spoke a different language. Lily felt worried because she couldn't understand what her new friends were saying. + +At recess, Lily saw a boy sitting alone. She went up to him and asked if he wanted to play. The boy smiled and said, "Yes, please." They played together and Lily realized that even though they spoke different languages, they could still have fun together. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her how her first day at school was. Lily said, "I was worried because I didn't understand the language, but I made a new friend and we played together. Now I'm happy and ready to sleep." Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm so proud of you for being brave and making a new friend." And with that, Lily closed her eyes and fell fast asleep, dreaming of all the new friends she would make at her new school. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She liked to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she drew a triangle with three sides. It looked normal to her, but her mom said it was a great drawing and smiled at her. Lily was so happy that her mom smiled at her. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her dad. She saw some kids playing on the swings and she wanted to join them. She went to the swings and smiled at the kids. They smiled back and Lily felt happy. She went on the swings and swung back and forth. It was so much fun! + +When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her dad and smiled again. She had such a great day. When she got home, she showed her mom the drawing of the triangle and her mom smiled again. Lily felt proud of her drawing and happy that her mom smiled at her again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to go camping with his family. Timmy would insist that they go camping every summer. He liked to sleep in a tent and roast marshmallows by the campfire. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw pictures of Timmy camping and got jealous. He wanted to go camping too. Timmy invited Billy to go camping with his family. Billy was so happy and couldn't wait to go. + +When they got to the campsite, Timmy showed Billy how to set up a tent. They played games and went on a hike. Billy had so much fun that he wasn't jealous anymore. He was grateful that Timmy insisted on bringing him along. From then on, they went camping together every summer. +Once upon a time, there was a race. Two friends ran fast, but only one could win. He got the flag and was very happy. The other friend was sad because he didn't win. But the winner said, "Don't be sad, we can play again and you might win next time." So they played again and the other friend won. They both got a flag and were happy together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom made a salad for lunch. The salad had green leaves, red tomatoes, and gray mushrooms. + +Lily didn't like the gray mushrooms. She said to her mom, "Mommy, I don't want to eat the gray mushrooms." + +Her mom replied, "That's okay, Lily. You can put the mushrooms on my plate if you don't want them." + +Lily was happy and put the gray mushrooms on her mom's plate. She ate the rest of the salad and felt full and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her teddy bear. One day, Lily went to the park to play on the swings. She saw another little girl who wanted to play too. + +The other little girl was very rude and pushed Lily off the swing. Lily started to cry and scream. But then, her mommy came and gave her a big hug. Her mommy told her that she loved her very much and that everything was going to be okay. + +Lily felt much better after her mommy hugged her. She realized that even when someone is rude, there is always someone who loves you and will make you feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the water. He went to the beach with his mom and dad. Timmy saw the big waves and said, "Wow! Look at the big waves! Can we go play in the water, Mommy?" + +His mom said, "Sure, but be careful not to go too far. The water can be wild." + +Timmy ran to the water and started to splash around. He saw a little girl with a red arm floatie. He said, "Hi! My name is Timmy. Do you want to play with me?" + +The little girl said, "Yes! Let's splash together!" They splashed and played in the water all day. Timmy had so much fun with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his scooter around the park. One day, Timmy's scooter got very weak and started to shake. Timmy tried to ride it, but it wouldn't go. + +Timmy's dad came and looked at the scooter. He saw that the wheels were broken and the scooter was too weak to ride. Timmy was sad because he loved his scooter. + +Suddenly, Timmy's dad had an idea. He took the scooter and put it in a big fire. Timmy was scared because he thought the scooter would burn. But his dad explained that they were burning the scooter to make it strong again. After a few minutes, they took the scooter out of the fire and let it cool down. When it was cool, Timmy tried to ride it again and it worked perfectly! Timmy was so happy that his scooter was strong again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to help her mommy clean the house. One day, her mommy gave her a black mop to clean the floor. Lily started to mop the floor very carefully. She passed the mop back and forth, back and forth. Suddenly, she saw a little spider crawling on the floor. She got scared and asked her mommy to help her catch the spider. Her mommy came and caught the spider with a tissue. Lily felt happy that the spider was safe and the floor was clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her backyard. One day, she saw her neighbor's ice cream cone and felt envious. She asked her mom if she could have one too, but her mom said they didn't have any. + +Lily felt sad and went back to playing. Suddenly, the sun came out and it got very hot. The ice cream in her neighbor's cone started to melt and it fell on the ground. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and went to get her a bowl of ice cream from the freezer. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. She went back to playing in her backyard with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her attach some things to their van. Timmy was so excited to help! + +As Timmy and his mom were attaching things to the van, their nosy neighbor came over to see what they were doing. "What are you doing?" the neighbor asked. Timmy's mom explained that they were attaching things to the van. The neighbor kept asking questions and wouldn't leave them alone. + +Suddenly, the van started to move! Timmy's mom had forgotten to put on the brake and the van was rolling down the driveway. The nosy neighbor tried to stop the van, but it was too heavy. The van crashed into a tree and Timmy and his mom were hurt. The nosy neighbor felt so bad for asking so many questions and not helping. From then on, the neighbor always made sure to help when someone needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a notebook that she loved very much. She wrote all her thoughts and secrets in it. One day, Lily's little brother, Max, was being naughty and took her notebook without asking. Lily was upset and wanted her notebook back. + +She went to Max and asked him to give it back, but he refused. Lily needed to think of a plan to remove the notebook from Max's hands. She decided to distract him with a toy while she took her notebook back. It worked! Max was so focused on the toy that he didn't notice Lily taking her notebook. + +Lily was happy to have her notebook back and forgave Max for being naughty. From then on, she made sure to keep her notebook in a safe place where Max couldn't take it again. +Once upon a time there lived a grumpy wolf in a big forest. Every day the wolf would wake up, stretch and go for a walk. One day, as the wolf was walking he spotted a little rabbit. The rabbit was hopping happily around and having a great time. The wolf felt so grumpy that he wanted to scare the rabbit away. So, as the little rabbit hopped past, the wolf roared as loud as he could. + +Then something unexpected happened. The rabbit didn't run away and cower in fear, but instead he stopped hopping, looked up at the wolf and said: "Don't be so grumpy, let's be friends." The wolf was so surprised and for a moment just stared at the little rabbit. Then, something inside him melted away and he suddenly didn't feel grumpy anymore. So he smiled and said "ok, let's be friends." + +After that, the wolf and the rabbit spent lots of time playing together in the forest. The wolf taught the rabbit how to build a den and the rabbit taught the wolf how to hop. The moral of this story is that the only way to make friends is to be kind and not grumpy. +'Mummy, what is this?' asked three year old Molly, as she pointed to an old cell. + +'It's an original cell, sweetheart,' her Mum replied, 'it was invented to make phone calls.' + +'What happened to it?' Molly asked. + +'It broke,' her Mum said. 'Now it's too old to use.' + +Molly sighed sadly. 'Can we fix it?' + +Her Mum smiled and shook her head. 'I'm afraid not, but we can make a new one!' + +Molly's eyes lit up. 'Yes, let's do that!' + +So Molly and her Mum got to work. Molly picked up the pieces of the broken cell and put them in an orange box. Then her Mum found some new parts, and together they made a brand new cell. + +Molly clapped her hands together in delight. 'Look Mum, it's working!' + +'Yes, it is!' said her Mum. 'Now we can make lots of phone calls!' + +Molly smiled and hugged her Mum. 'Thank you!' +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. He was a curious little boy, and he loved to explore. One day, he saw a button on the floor and he wanted to know what it did. He reached out to pick it up and press it. As he did, he heard a loud noise come from the other room. +Ben was scared, so he ran to the other room to see what had happened. He was surprised to see that his little sister had fallen out of her bed! He had made the loud noise by pressing the button. +Ben learnt that he had to be careful with things he found, and that he needed to make sure he was careful with things that he didn't know anything about. He decided to leave the button where it was and let his parents decide what to do with it. +From that day forward, Ben was always extra careful when exploring, and made sure he asked an adult before touching anything. +The moral of this story is that it's important to be careful with things you don't know, and to always ask an adult before exploring. +Once there was a generous old man who lived on his own in a big chamber. He had a big wish that he wanted to send out into the world. Every morning he would walk out to the balcony of his chamber, look out across the horizon and whisper his wish. + +One night, a young child appeared outside the old man's chamber. She was so small, with bright eyes and a generous smile. Her mission was to spread the old man's wish and make it come true. + +But suddenly, a fierce storm blew in from the sea. Lightning flashed and powerful winds sent the small child flying up into the sky. The old man, who was so generous, was desperate to rescue the little girl, but he was too old to go out into the storm. + +But then, the storm miraculously disappeared. And the generous old man was overjoyed to find the small child safe and sound on the balcony of his chamber. The old man had been blessed with the opportunity to send his wish out into the world, with the help of the small, generous child. +Once upon a time there was a nice little pup. Her name was True and she was very harmless. + +One day while True was playing in the yard, she heard a loud noise. She jumped up in fright and began to panic. + +True did not know what to do. She was so scared she started to shake and bark. Suddenly she heard a familiar voice; it was her mommy. True stopped panicking, calmed down and ran to her mommy. + +True's mommy hugged her tight, told her it was ok and that it was just the wind. True was happy her mommy was there and she was no longer scared. Safe in her mommy's arms, she grinned and happily wagged her tail. +Once upon a time, there was a giant who was very scary. He lived in a great big castle that was all by itself in the middle of a dark forest. + +Every day, the giant would go out and wander around, looking for someone to scare. But no one was brave enough to go near the giant's castle. + +Until one day, a brave little princess decided to go explore the castle for herself. She was so curious about what was inside. + +So, she went up to the giant's door and knocked. The giant answered and asked what she wanted. She said she wanted to see what was inside the castle. + +The giant was angry, but he agreed to let the princess in. He was wary, but he let her explore. She saw all kinds of scary things, but nothing was too awful. + +Eventually, the giant and the princess settled on an agreement. The giant would stay in the castle, and the princess could come to visit occasionally. She was the only one brave enough to visit, and the giant was happy. + +And so, the courageous little princess and the giant settled in the dark forest. Everyone around was a little bit scared of the giant, but they were also happy he had a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Maya. Maya loved to draw, so she asked her mum for some chalk. + +Mum was happy to give her some, and Maya got to work. She drew all sorts of pictures on the pavement - tigers, houses, and even a big sun in the sky. + +Maya was so excited, but then it started to rain. All of her beautiful chalk drawings washed away, and Maya started to get angry. + +Mum saw how angry Maya was and hugged her. Then she showed her how to draw with chalk in a notebook, so that her pictures didn’t wash away. + +Maya was so happy, she said "Thank you, Mum!" and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Maya and her mum made sure to draw with chalk in the notebook whenever it rained. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who loved to dive. Every morning, she'd wake up and dive into the river that flowed near her palace. + +Today though, something was very strange. Instead of the sweet smell of the river, it smelled smelly and bad. + +The princess was very worried, so she dived in to see what was wrong. To her surprise, there was a family of bears who had a smelly old fish stuck on their fur. + +The princess quickly grabbed the smelly fish out of the water and helped the bears clean themselves off. + +The princess was very happy with how she had saved the bears, so she dove back into the river to enjoy its freshness once again. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a nation that was full of people. Every day they would sit around, talking and playing and laughing. + +One day, the people were sitting in the park, when one of them noticed something disgusting. It was a big, ugly thing with thousands of legs, crawling and wriggling across the grass. + +"Ew!" cried one of the people. "What is that disgusting thing?!" + +An old man sitting nearby answered. He said, "That, my friends, is a millipede. Be careful, they can bite!" + +The people were relieved to hear the old man's words, and they all sat back and watched the millipede go on its way. After that, they vowed to always be more careful and aware of the things around them! +Once upon a time there was a gentle, delicate sheep. Every day the sheep would jump and play in the bright sunshine. Every day this sheep needed to eat, so the farmer would feed it. + +The farmer was very fond of this sheep. He would put lots of sweet green grass in the sheep's pen, and the sheep would happily munch away. Every day the farmer would also feed the sheep good, tasty grains from a bucket. + +One day the farmer had a special treat. He brought out a big bucket of carrots, and the sheep couldn't believe its luck. It nibbled the carrots delicately, and soon the bucket was empty. + +The farmer was so happy, he gave the gentle lovely sheep a big hug. He knew the sheep was happy and healthy because of the food he gave it. The sheep grazed in the sunshine, happy and contented, and the farmer smiled. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sally and Tom. They decided to go to the station to get some ice cream. When they got there, Tom ran ahead to open the door. Unfortunately, he didn't wait for Sally to open the door with him. When they both got in, Sally was sad. + +Tom said he was sorry, but he didn't mean it. His face was still smiling. Sally was cross and said it wasn't nice to be left behind. Tom then realised he should have waited for his friend and he was very sorry. He said he would always open doors for Sally from then on. + +Sally was glad because she knew Tom meant it this time. She smiled and said that it was important to waiting for friends and to always be kind. Tom agreed, and from that day on he always waited for Sally before opening the door. + +Moral of the story: It's important to always be kind and wait for your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a blue handle. It was in a very messy room, and it wanted to organize the room. So it called out to the other things in the room. + +Handle said, “Let’s make this place neat!†+ +The chair said, “I don’t have any arms or legs to help!†+ +The table said, “Me too!†+But Handle said, “That’s okay. I will help you.†+ +Handle worked and worked, and soon the room was organized. The chair was in the corner, the table in the middle, and the toys were put away in the cupboard. + +Handle said, “See? Organizing isn’t so hard!†+The other things in the room all thanked Handle for their help. And they all lived happily ever after. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog named Zip. Zip always wanted to go on walks but his master, John, would never allow him. + +One day, John said to Zip, "I'm going to take you for a walk today!" Zip was so happy that he started to wag his tail. + +They walked to the park, but John told Zip to stay on the path. Zip wanted to explore the park, but John wouldn't allow it. Zip kept looking at the grass, wanting to go play with the squirrels. + +John saw how sad Zip was, so he said, "Okay, this time I'll allow you to explore the park." + +Zip ran around the grass playing with the squirrels and sniffing the flowers. He was so happy and grateful that his master allowed him such a special treat. From that day on, Zip was the most loyal dog and John knew he could always depend on his best friend, Zip. +One day, a little girl and her mom went for a walk. They walked to a big park with a big rail in the middle. The rail was made of metal and it was warm in the sun. + +The little girl climbed onto the rail and sat on it. She liked to feel the heat of the sun on her leg. + +Her mom said, "Hold on tight and don't move too much!" The little girl held onto the rail and went up and down. Every time she went up, she smiled. + +After a while, it was time to go home. The girl's mom said, "It's time to end the fun!" The little girl said goodbye to the warm rail, and waved goodbye to the sun. + +Then they started to walk home. The little girl laughed and said, "That was lots of fun!" +Once upon a time, a big oyster lived deep in the sea. It whispered to the other sea creatures and sang them beautiful songs. Every day, it swam happily around the coral reef. + +Then one day, the oyster heard a different kind of song. It was a far away whisper that called to it. Day after day, the oyster followed the sound of the whispering. It swam through caves, over rocks and down deep chasms. + +Finally, the oyster arrived at a large cave full of sparkling jewels. They shimmered in the dim light, and the oyster marvelled at their beauty. Then the big oyster heard a voice coming from inside the cave. It spoke to it in a soft whisper and said, “Come in, big oyster.†The oyster did not know who was speaking, but it knew it was something special. It entered the cave and was never seen again. +There were two friends, a dog and a cat. One day they decided to go on an adventure. The cat had an original idea; they would go to the corn field. Excited, they both ran quickly to the field. When they arrived, the corn was so tall that they couldn't see each other. As the cat blinked in the sun, the dog barked at the corn stalks. Suddenly, the field was filled with yellow, as the ripe corn filled their view. The sun made the corn glow, and the friends giggled as the cat and dog ran through the field. As the sun went down, the friends left the corn field with a special, original memory that they could share forever. +Once upon a time, there was a silly bear. He liked to play with string all day. One day, he disturbed another creature that was sleeping in the forest. When he woke up it, the creature scolded him, "Don't be so stupid, bear! You should not disturb others when they are sleeping." + +The bear was surprised to hear this. He replied, "But why?" + +The creature thought for a moment and said, "It is not nice to disturb others, bear. Even if you are playing with string, it is better to play somewhere else so you don't make noise and wake others up." + +The bear said, "Oh, I understand. From now on, I'll make sure not to disturb others when they are sleeping." + +The creature was happy to hear that. He gave the bear a hug and said, "I'm glad you understand now. Always remember to think about other people before doing something silly!" + +The bear smiled and said, "I will." + +Moral value: Respect and consider other people before doing something silly. +The sun was up and the sky was blue. Bob was outside and he saw something shiny. It seemed to be silver. He ran to pick it up, it was a silver ring! Bob smiled and put it on his finger and hopped around the yard. + +Bob was getting tired now so he went inside for a break. He saw his mom and she seemed to have something silver too - a necklace. She asked Bob about his new ring and he told her about finding it outside. + +Bob was so excited but the running around had made him very tired now. So he plopped down in a soft chair and fell asleep with the silver ring still shining on his finger. +One day, Jane was playing in her bedroom. She was smiling and laughing as she ran around her bed and jumped over the rug. Suddenly, she stopped. She stared at the rug for a long time. Jane asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a rug. It's very safe and will keep you warm when you play." + +Jane continued to stare at it. She then said, "I want to go on it!" + +So, Jane stepped on the rug. She spun around and around, laughing and feeling safe. + +Jane then ran to her mom and said, "I love the rug! Can I play on it all the time?" + +Her mom laughed and kissed her head. She said, "Yes, you can play on the rug anytime you like." +Once upon a time, there was a fine woman. She wanted to unlock something. It was a big door, so the woman used a big key. She turned it in the keyhole and the door opened. She went inside the room. + +Inside the room, there was a surprise for the woman. It was the most beautiful dress she had ever seen. The dress was sparkling and it had a long, shiny train. The woman was delighted by the dress, it was so fine. + +She unlocked the door in the back of the room. Inside, she found a box filled with jewels and she knew they were special. She put on the dress and placed the jewels in her pockets. + +The woman felt happy and proud. She had unlocked something special. +Once upon a time there was a graceful girl who had a very special coat. Every morning she would put on the coat and it made her feel so happy. She loved how pretty the coat looked on her. + +One day, while she was playing in the park, the girl accidently broke her coat. She felt so sad that it was broken. She started to cry because she felt so upset. + +Then, a kind fairy came along and saw the girl. She knew how sad the girl felt and wanted to help her. The fairy waved her wand and the coat was fixed! + +The girl was so amazed and excited. She thanked the kind fairy for fixing her coat and the fairy flew away. + +The girl wore her special coat again and it was as graceful as ever. She was so happy that she had her coat back. +John was walking in a field and was getting very hot. He was looking around to find some water so he could cool off. + +John noticed a nosy fox near a group of trees. He wondered why the fox was so nosy and decided to investigate. He walked over and peeked in the trees and spotted a swimming pond. + +He was so excited, he almost cried out. But he stopped himself and slowly walked closer. When he got to the pond, he saw that it was filled with the clearest water he had ever seen. + +John scooped up a handful of the cool water and drank it. It was the best water he had ever tasted! + +John thanked the nosy fox before he left, grateful for finding the water. +Mommy, what are you doing? + +I'm praying, honey, said Mommy. + +What's praying? + +Well, it's when we talk to Daddy in Heaven. + +How do you talk to Daddy in Heaven? + +I use this tool, said Mommy. She held up a modern tool. It looked like a phone. + +Can I do it? + +Yes, of course you can, said Mommy as she smiled. We can both pray together. She showed him how to use the modern tool. + +Daddy, they said together, can you hear us? After a few moments of waiting, they heard a voice in the tool. + +Yes, I can hear you both! said Daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Janet. She was invited to a birthday party at the park on an icy day. Janet was excited about the invitation and was ready for the party. + +When Janet arrived at the park, she noticed that it was very cold. The ground was hard and covered in icy snow. She could see her breath in front of her and her toes were starting to get cold. + +Janet went to the party, but she decided to remain outside. All of her friends were inside, but it was too cold for her to stay. The icy winds were too strong, so Janet watched her friends through the window. After a while she became warm and happy again. + +At the end of the party, the cold had gone away and the sun was shining. Janet felt so happy that she was able to join her friends, even if it was only from the window. She was glad that she had decided to remain outside! +Once upon a time there were two chubby little bunnies named Joe and Sally. Joe was always very excited, but Sally was never very brave. + +One day, Joe wanted to explore the garden. He found some plastic cups and wanted to play with them. But then he heard a noise, and got very embarrassed. + +Sally came to the garden. She saw Joe with the plastic cups and asked, “What are you doing?†Joe was so embarrassed that he buried his head in his paws and turned away. + +Sally saw Joe's embarrassment. She decided to join him, and she also started to play with the plastic cups. Joe and Sally had fun together in the garden, and forgot about their embarrassment. +Once upon a time there was a mighty cell. It was so strong that it never broke. One day a little boy saw it. He wanted to hug it. He asked his mom for help with one tiny voice. She smiled, said yes and helped him pick it up. He hugged it tight and felt its power. He hugged it and held it close like a best friend. He felt so happy and amazed by the mighty cell. The cell felt safe nestled in his arms, like nothing bad could ever happen. The boy kept the cell close and hugged it every day. He knew it would be his friend forever. +Once upon a time, there was an avocado. It was very happy living among the other vegetables in the garden. One day, it decided to take a Adventure and explore the world. + +So, the avocado left the garden and set off on its journey. Soon, it arrived at a big river. The avocado looked at the river and said, "Oh no, I cannot cross by myself!" + +Just then, a kind rabbit appeared. The rabbit said, "Let me help you cross the river. But, be careful!" The avocado followed the rabbit and they safely crossed the river together. + +The avocado thanked the rabbit and continued on its way. After a few days, it reached the garden again. The avocado was very happy to be back and vowed to be more careful when taking Adventures in the future. + +The moral of the story is: be careful when you take Adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to hide. He thought it was fun to play the game, so he hid all the time. + +One day, the boy hid behind a bush in his garden and found a dry word stuck on a twig. He was very curious, so he wanted to know what the word meant. The boy took the word home and asked his mom what it meant. + +His mom smiled and said, "This is a very special word that can keep you safe. If you ever feel scared and want to hide, just say the word and you will be safe." + +The little boy was so excited! He kept the word in his pocket, repeating it over and over to remember it. When he was feeling scared, he just smiled, whispered the word, and he felt safe. + +The end. +Once there was a small bunny who wanted to explore the world. He had a True feeling that there was something special out there, something he couldn't find near his home. + +So one day he decided to leave, even though everyone said it was too dangerous. He felt restless so he hopped from one place to another, looking for something to make him famous. + +He hopped and hopped until it started to seem darker outside. He was very scared so he quickly hopped into a small hole in the ground and stayed there for the night. + +The next day the bunny found he was in a giant garden with lots of yummy afters. He was delighted and stayed in this place forever, the True home he had been searching for. +Once upon a time there was a man who was very wise. He believed he knew everything, but he was wrong. +One day, he found himself in a very tough situation. He was worried and he could not see a way out. He tried to remember everything he learned but nothing worked. +He started to believe he was not so wise after all. He felt hopeless until someone offered him a bit of wisdom. +The wise man listened, and the words gave him courage to find a solution. He thought about the advice, and it gave him the strength to keep trying. +Finally, the wise man found the answer he was looking for. He was relieved and very happy. +From that moment on, the wise man believed that in life, wisdom can be found, even in the toughest of times. +Benny liked to bake. His mom showed him how to make cookies and he loved to help. He loved to put all the ingredients together, mix it and put it in the oven. + +One day, Benny decided to bake something different. He decided to bake a guitar! His mom said, "Benny that's very unique. Let's give it a try!" + +So Benny put the ingredients together and mixed them in a bowl. He put it in the oven and waited for it to bake. When it was ready, the guitar was golden brown and looked and smelled delicious! + +Benny was so excited to see and play his new guitar. He strummed it gently, expecting a lovely sound but all that came out was a short, mild tune. He laughed and said to his mom, "This guitar might not sound so good, but it sure tastes yummy!" +Once upon a time there was a nation of happy people. Each day they would gather and smile, telling stories and singing songs. The people loved their nation and each day they did something important to take care of it. One day a new man came to the nation. Everyone welcomed him with open arms and he was so pleased that he offered to do something special for the nation. + +The man said, "I have a special surprise for all of you. I will make this nation even better!" Everyone was so excited, but the man paused and sighed. Then he said, "But, I need help from everyone to make this surprise come true." Everyone agreed to help and went to work. + +Days went by and the people started to get worried about the surprise. But then one wonderful day, the man came back with the surprise. He had built a big playground for the nation. Everyone laughed and cheered, and the children played together. The people felt so special and important to have their own playground. They thanked the man and hugged and kissed him. From then on, the people in the nation always sighed with joy to remember the surprise. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl who loved to find things growing in her garden. One sunny day she found a big flower that she hadn't seen before. It made her so happy to see it bloom! She wanted to show everyone so she grabbed a jar of jam and carefully put the flower inside the jar. + +But then something unexpected happened! When the little girl came back outside, her flower was not blooming anymore. She had been so careful with the jar, but she had made one mistake: she had forgotten to make holes in the lid, so the flower had suffocated. + +The little girl was very sad about her mistake, but then she realized something. The flower was still in the jar, so the next day the girl put some holes in the lid, and just as she had hoped, the flower started to bloom again. She was so happy! + +From then on, the little girl was very careful always to remember to make holes in any lid before putting something new inside. +Max looked out the window and observed a box in the garden. It was a big and bright box, with lots of colors on it. He was curious and he wanted to know what was inside. + +Max quickly asked his mom, "Mom, can I go and see what's in the box?" + +His mom smiled, "Yes, why don't you go and have a look?" + +Max was so glad. He got up and ran to the garden. He was so excited. He eagerly opened the box and found a restless puppy inside. The puppy was barking and stretching its legs. It was so cute! + +Max smiled and petted the pup. The pup settled down and Max noticed it was no longer restless. They became great friends right away. Max was so happy that he had observed the box in the garden. +Jimmy was a bald lawyer. He was very good at his job. Everyday, he came to the office and worked. He thought about what to do for his clients. He looked at the laws and thought about the best thing to do. + +One day, Jimmy went to the court house. He went to help someone. He talked to the judge and said what he thought was the best thing for his client. The judge thought that Jimmy was right. Everyone in the court room was happy. + +Jimmy smiled and went back to his office. He was tired but he was still thinking. He thought that maybe he could help even more people. He was very proud of being a lawyer. + +Jimmy continued to think and help people. He was a very happy bald lawyer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Alice. Everyday, Alice was a very careless girl - she did not listen to her parents. One day, her Dad decided to give her a lecture. “Alice, you cannot be so careless all the time - you need to be more carefulâ€. + +Alice nodded her head but didn’t listen. She went back to playing with her toys, even though she had chores to do. Eventually, her Dad got angry and said: “Alice, if you don’t stop being careless, you will receive something you don’t want!â€. + +Alice didn’t want to receive something bad, so she started being more careful. She listened to her parents a bit more and tried not to be so careless. + +One day, to her surprise, Alice received a reward! She got a new toy as a reward for being more careful and listening to her parents. Alice was so happy and she thanked her parents for the reward and promised to keep being careful. From that day onwards, Alice was a much more careful girl – she always listened to her parents, no matter how much it bored her. + +The moral of the story is that when children are careless, it’s important for parents to give them a lecture to remind them to be more careful. If children learn from these lectures, they might even receive a reward! +Once upon a time, there were two brave friends called Sue and Joe. One day, Sue said to Joe, "Let's go explore the forest!" Joe agreed, so they set off into the big, green forest. + +When the two brave friends reached the centre of the forest, they spotted an old news paper. On the cover of the newspaper, it read “BIG NEWS!â€. Sue and Joe eagerly picked it up and ran out of the forest to find out what the news was. + +As soon as they got back to their hometown, they headed straight to the village square, where they showed everyone the news paper. Everyone was very excited, and they all looked to Sue and Joe and said "Thank you for bringing us the news!" + +The news paper told them that the town was going to have a new playground! Everyone was so happy. Sue and Joe were very proud of themselves, and they taught us all a valuable lesson – always be brave and willing to explore, and you may find something amazing! +Once upon a time, there were two special friends, Mary and Karl. Mary was a little girl who loved to play and laugh. Karl was a nice pup who loved to give hugs. + +One day, Mary needed help with her learning, so her parents found her a tutor. The tutor was kind and soft. She helped teach Mary about numbers and letters. + +Karl and Mary soon became fast friends. They played together every day, and the tutor watched over them with a smile. + +When the day was done, the three of them united in a big hug. They felt so happy and warm, and all their love and friendship filled the room. + +Mary, Karl and their tutor smiled, hugged and laughed together. They knew that no matter what, they would always be together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Nia. She was 3 years old, and she loved to explore. One day, she decided to check out a mysterious building. + +Once inside, Nia was confused. She couldn't find an exit. She kept searching, but none of the doors seemed to lead outside. Frustrated, Nia cried out, "How can I solve this problem?!" + +Just then, a kind old man appeared. He said, "If you truly want to find the exit, you must complete a challenge." He handed Nia a box full of puzzles. + +Nia was scared, but she was ready. She wanted so badly to complete the challenge. After a lot of hard work, Nia finally solved the puzzles. Sure enough, the box opened and revealed the exit! Nia hurried outside, feeling happy and relieved. + +The end. +Once there was a puppy. He was very hungry so he went to look for something to eat. He found some yummy food in the fridge and ate it up. After he ate, he felt much better and was very happy. + +The puppy wanted to help other animals around him, so he set out to find a way. He found a field full of vegetables and began to eat them. With each vegetable he ate, he felt very helpful and proud that he was doing something good. + +The puppy kept eating the vegetables and helped a lot of animals. He was very happy to be able to help others in need. Each day he kept eating and helping his animal friends, and everyone was very thankful for his help. + +The puppy was very helpful, and everyone was very grateful for his kind assistance. He was always happy to help and was proud to see his animal friends being taken care of. What a helpful puppy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to sail in the river near her house. Every morning, she would get a pencil and some paper to take with her. + +One day, Sue saw a stubborn duck that didn't want to leave the water. It kept swimming around her boat! No matter how much Sue tried to shoo it away, the duck wouldn't leave. + +Finally, she decided to try something different. She took out her pencil and paper, and she drew a beautiful picture of the duck swimming away. When the duck saw the picture, it started to swim away with a smile. + +Sue watched it go and smiled. She was happy that she could use her pencil to help the duck. Then, she sailed on and enjoyed the rest of her trip. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl who loved to take adventure trips. She always made sure to bring her best luggage with her. + +One day, the girl was walking in a large forest. Suddenly, a small path appeared. It seemed to lead to a special place. The girl knew that her courage would yield amazing results if she kept walking. + +The girl took her luggage and started to walk. After a few minutes, she saw something unexpected near the path. It was a kind owl perched on a tree branch. + +The owl said, "Hello! I've always wanted to take a journey like you. Will you let me tag along in your luggage?" + +The kind girl smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" She welcomed the little owl and continued on her adventure. + +They traveled until the sun began to set. By the end of the day, the girl and the owl had made so many memories together. No matter where the girl went, she knew the owl would always be in her luggage. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Maggie. Maggie was always very happy and she loved to explore her world. One day, she found a fancy pill. She was so excited! She wanted to know what would happen if she ate it. + +Maggie's mom saw her and scolded her. She said, "No Maggie! Do not eat that pill! It is not a toy and you do not know what will happen to you if you eat it." + +Maggie was sad but she knew her mom was right. She listened to her mom and put the pill away. Later, Maggie's mom explained to her that it was very important to always listen to adults and follow instructions. + +So Maggie learned that day, that if you listen to what adults tell you, it can help keep you safe and help you make the best decisions. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dry pepper. He wasn't like any other pepper. He liked to explore and have adventures. + +One day he was walking along when he saw a sign. The sign said: "Beware! Danger ahead!" But the pepper wasn't scared. He kept walking and soon he heard a loud roar. + +As he got closer he saw a big fire. He knew it was dangerous, so he tried to turn around, but it was too late--the fire was moving closer! Luckily, he heard a voice yelling, "Hey, pepper! Come here! I can keep you safe!" + +The pepper followed the voice, and soon he discovered it was coming from a rabbit. The rabbit said to the pepper, "I'm warning you, pepper. You must always be careful of fire, or else you could get burned!" + +The pepper thanked the rabbit for its kind advice and from then on, he was more careful when he went exploring. The end. +Sister was feeling very serious. She wanted to do something special for her brother but she didn't know what. Then a thought came to her mind - she should give him a bow. She found the perfect bow in a shop, it was very pretty and made from shiny red fabric. + +When Sister gave the bow to her brother, he was very happy. He thanked her and put the bow on straight away. But then something strange happened - the bow suddenly started to shine and it grew bigger and bigger. Sister got scared and started to cry. + +The bow kept growing until it was as big as the house. Sister begged her brother to take it off but he just laughed. He said the bow was a magical one, and it would not come off. Sister was so sad. + +The bow kept them prisoner in the house, they were never able to go outside again. Sister and her brother lived the rest of their lives wishing and hoping that the magical bow would come off...but it never did. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was only three years old, but very curious. One day, Joe decided to go to the mall. His parents told him it would be fun, but Joe found it boring. There were so many people and it was so loud! Joe kept thinking that something must be more interesting to do. + +As Joe was walking through the mall, he heard a noise. It wasn't loud, but it disturbed him. He followed the noise and found a tiny mouse! The mouse was making the noise and Joe was really surprised! It made Joe smile. + +The mouse and Joe started to play together and Joe finally found something that was fun. Joe's parents were really happy that he had found something to entertain himself. From then on, Joe was never bored at the mall again! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jane. Jack had an interesting game he wanted to share with Jane. He held up two fingers and said, “Let’s play a game. I will point to a number.†+ +Jane got excited and said, “Yes! What number?†+ +Jack pointed to the sky and said, “This number is silly!†+ +Jane thought for a minute and then said, “Oh I know, it’s infinity!†+ +Jack smiled and said, “Yes, that was a tricky one! Let’s try another number.†+ +He pointed his finger to the ground and said, “This one is easier.†+ +Jane smiled and said, “I know! It’s one!†+ +Jack smiled and said, “Good job Jane! Let’s keep playing!†+Once upon a time, there were two children, Joe and Sarah. Joe and Sarah went to church every day. One day, Sarah felt ready to do something naughty. She began to make noise even though the priest asked her to be quiet. + +Joe saw this, and he told Sarah not to be naughty or else she would be punished. But Sarah didn't listen. The priest was angry and he punished her. + +Joe went to Sarah and said, "Sarah, you shouldn't be naughty. When you disobey, you will be punished!" + +Sarah nodded her head and said, "Yes, I should always be good and listen to the priest." + +From then on, Sarah was very careful and she didn't disobey or make noise in church. Even when Joe did something wrong, Sarah reminded her friend of the importance of being good and listening to the priest. Joe and Sarah enjoyed going to church, and the moral of the story is that we should always be ready to be kind and behave well. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy who loved playing in the snow. She was always wearing her bright red mittens to keep her hands warm. + +One day, Daisy's mommy wanted her to come inside and rest, but Daisy wanted to keep playing. Daisy's mom asked her to please come inside, but Daisy said no. Mommy said, "If you won't do what I ask, I won't permit you to play outside anymore". + +Daisy thought about this for a minute and then decided to be very calm and listen to her mommy. She whispered quietly, "Okay Mommy, I'll come inside." Daisy took off her mittens, hung them up and went inside to take a nap. + +From then on, when Mommy asked Daisy to do something, Daisy knew it was best to listen. That way, she was allowed to play outside and have lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very lucky, so every morning she would look forward to the day ahead. + +On this day, she was going to play a game of golf with her mom. She put on her hat, grabbed her clubs and they headed out. + +As they were walking, mom warned Lucy to be extra careful. She said, “Don’t get too close to the edge of the course. If you do, you could fall in and get hurt!†+ +Lucy heeded her mom's words and kept to the friendly middle of the course. She happily played her game, swing after swing, until her mom said it was time to go home. + +On the way back, mom asked if Lucy was feeling a bit tired. Lucy nodded her head and soon, they were back at home. She went upstairs to take a nap, but as soon as she laid down, she heard a loud thump! + +She jumped out of her bed and found her mom had fallen into a big hole on the golf course. Her mom had been unlucky, but thanks to Lucy's carefulness, they were both safe. Thanks to Lucy's luck, they both lived happily ever after. +Once there were two friends. They wanted to go on an adventure. They found a small boat and they both hopped on. They started rowing and paddling away. + +The two friends saw so many different views. They saw small islands, the ocean and the shore. They even saw some dolphins swimming. + +The boat got smaller and smaller and the two friends noticed. They decided to seat very carefully in the boat to keep it balanced. + +They kept rowing until the boat reached a small beach. The two friends got out and saw an even more beautiful view. The beach was covered in shells and the sand was so soft. They had so much fun together. + +The two friends ended their adventure feeling very happy. They thanked the small boat for taking them to such a wonderful view. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was three years old. Every day, he liked to read stories. + +One day, he got a fancy thermometer in the mail. It was a special thermometer for him. The thermometer was very shiny. + +The boy did not know what the thermometer was for. He brought it to his mom and asked her what it was. His mom told him it was a special instrument to measure temperature. + +The boy was excited to try it out. He put the thermometer in his mouth and his mom read the thermometer. She said he had a fever and needed to stay in bed. + +The boy did not like staying in bed, but he wanted to get better. So, he stayed in bed and drank lots of water and stayed away from other people. + +In a few days, the thermometer said he was all better. The boy was so happy he got better, and now he knew the important of his fancy thermometer too. +Once upon a time there was a young badger, and she wanted to escape. She knew she had to be brave to get away from the place she was in. + +One day, she looked outside and saw a young rabbit hopping away. She was very brave and decided to follow it. The badger ran and ran, and managed to catch up to the rabbit. + +Together, they ran to the edge of a big forest, and the badger leapt in. She was so excited to reach the freedom of the forest! + +But then, the rabbit felt scared and stopped. It didn't want to escape any longer. The badger knew she had to be brave and try to escape without the rabbit. + +The badger didn't want to leave the rabbit behind, but she knew she had to keep going. She said goodbye to the young rabbit and ran off into the forest. + +And that is how the brave young badger escaped. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was only three, but loved to explore. Today she was walking in the garden and she saw a big box. Amy looked around, but she saw nobody. She wanted to see what was inside. + +Amy walked closer to the box and tried to open it. It was too hard, she couldn't do it. But then she saw a long string. She pulled it, and the box opened! + +Inside the box there was a beautiful small puppy. It was asleep. Amy liked the puppy very much. She wanted to take the puppy home and play with it. + +But first she had to let the puppy out of the box. She couldn't open the box, so she decided to use the string. She pulled it again and the box opened. The puppy opened its eyes and looked at Amy. It was so happy to be free. + +Amy hugged the puppy and the puppy followed her. They were a good team now. Whenever Amy had problems, the puppy was there for her. + +The puppy and Amy spent many days playing together. Now Amy knew that when the box was open, anything can happen! +Once upon a time, there was a famous river. Everyday, many animals came to swim in the river and play. One day, a small bunny promised to take a swim in the river. + +The bunny hopped to the edge of the river and hopped in. Everything was going really well until a big fish came and chased the bunny away! The bunny was so scared that it ran away and wouldn't come back. + +The animals in the river were so sad without the bunny. They promised each other that they would get it back no matter what. + +So, the animals came up with a plan. They decided to lure the bunny back with some treats. + +The plan worked! Soon enough, the bunny hopped back to the river and could play with the animals again. The animals were so happy! They celebrated for the rest of the day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to chew on her toys. Her favourite toy was a charming bear. Every day she would chew on the bear's ears and hug it tight. + +One day, the bear started to talk to her! The bear told her he was a magical bear who came from the stars. He could do amazing things and he wanted to show her one. + +He asked her to close her eyes and make a wish. She closed her eyes and wished that she could fly. When she opened her eyes, the bear was gone! But he left her with a big wink and a warm feeling. + +She was so happy! She ran outside and soared into the sky, feeling the wind on her face. She felt so free and happy and she knew it was all because of the charming bear. + +Every day, when the little girl plays with her toys, she remembers the magical bear and gives him a big smile and a wink. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Tomi. They were walking through the woods when Tomi reached a special place. He exclaimed, "Look Tom, I have reached this place! Let's explore it and see if it is useful for us". + +Tom and Tomi looked around carefully and soon found a big, hollow tree. Tom suggested, "Let's make this our home, so that we can always reach this special place any time". +Tom and Tomi worked together to make the tree a comfortable home and made sure the tree was always useful. + +One day, Tomi was about to reach for a shiny object, when Tom stopped him and said, "Tomi, I know you can reach it, but we must remember not to take things that are not ours". Tomi nodded in understanding and they went on back to their tree-home. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to respect things that don't belong to us and appreciate the useful things we have. +Once there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna loved to explore her neighborhood. One day Jenna went for a walk and she noticed something special. It was a beautiful statue! Jenna ran to the statue and asked, "What are you?" The statue replied, "I am a statue." Jenna asked, "What do you do?" The statue replied, "I look nice and keep things clean." Jenna looked around and said, "Everything looks very clean!" The statue smiled and said, "Yes, I help keep things clean." Jenna thanked the statue and said goodbye. Jenna walked away with a smile on her face. She had made a new friend and learned something new! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was a curious girl who often found herself in big trouble. + +One day, Sally was playing outside when she saw a big truck which had a lot of flashing lights. She wanted to play with it, so she started running towards it. + +Suddenly, a big man in a uniform came out of the truck. He said, "Hey there! That truck is for the police. Be slow around it!" + +But Sally didn't want to be slow. She wanted to play with the truck. After some convincing, the man let Sally play with the truck. She had so much fun playing with it! + +The end +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family. The family had a bright and happy little girl named Rosie. One day a new word arrived at Rosie's house. + +"What is this?" Rosie asked her mom. +"It's a new word," her mom said. +"What does it mean?" Rosie asked. +Her mom smiled and said, "It means to add something new to your life." + +Rosie thought about the new word for a moment. She was excited to add something new to her life! She went around the house and asked people if they knew anything she could add. Everyone had different ideas, but Rosie was looking for something special. + +Then one day, Rosie got an idea. She would add her own drawing to her bedroom wall! She gathered her supplies and made a beautiful picture that she was proud of. Each time Rosie looked at her drawing she smiled, knowing that she had added something special to her life. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny had a bathrobe and it was very long. He loved to wear it all the time. + +One day, the bunny wanted to go out, so he put on his long bathrobe. As he was walking, he met a duck. The duck said, “What are you wearing? That looks funny!†+ +The bunny felt sad. He didn’t like the way the duck talked to him. He said, “This is a long bathrobe. I like it.†+ +The duck just laughed. He said, “Well, I think it’s silly.†+ +The bunny was angry, but he didn’t say anything. He just kept walking. + +The next day, the bunny decided to show the duck that his long bathrobe was not silly. He wore it to the pond, and when the duck saw him, he was surprised. + +The bunny said, “See, my long bathrobe isn’t silly. You can swim and play in it too!†The duck was amazed, and the bunny was proud of himself. + +From then on, the bunny always wore his long bathrobe. He was proud to be different, and he loved it! +Once upon a time, there were two kids called Alice and Bobby. Alice was bossy and liked to organize things, but Bobby never liked to do what Alice wanted. One day, Alice wanted to organize a picnic, but Bobby didn't want to join in. + +Alice became frustrated and started to shout at Bobby. This made Bobby very scared and he started to run away. As he was running away, he ran into a lot of smoke. It was so thick that he couldn't escape. + +Alice then came running to Bobby's rescue and tried to help him out of the smoke. But it was too late and Bobby became very ill. In the end, Bobby had to be taken to the hospital. Unfortunately, Bobby never recovered and he passed away. + +Alice was very sad, and she was never bossy again. She realized that she should have listened to Bobby instead of trying to organize everything. The moral of the story is that listening to others is always important, even if someone is bossy. +Once upon there was a pot. It was wide and had a lid. A boy saw the pot and wanted to open it. With a tug, the lid was opened. Inside was a treasure! The boy was so happy. He wanted to pick up the treasure and make sure no one else found it. He closed the lid tightly and ran away. + +The boy found a nice spot to put the pot away. He opened the lid again to get the treasure and be sure it was safe. He put the treasure in his pocket and closed the lid tightly again. He ran back home, excited to show mommy what he had found. + +When he got home, the boy showed his mommy the treasure and told her about the pot. He showed her where he had kept it, and together they ran back to check it one more time. The wide pot was still in the same spot, and the lid was still closed. + +The boy and his mommy opened the lid together and found the treasure was still in the pot! They laughed and hugged and thanked the pot for keeping the treasure safe. Then, the boy and his mommy put the lid back on the pot, and they ran happily back home. +Larry was walking by the beach when he saw something strange. He saw an octopus! It was grey and it had lots of tentacles. Larry was amazed and he wanted to take a closer look, so he took a few steps forward. + +Suddenly, the octopus grabbed his leg! Larry felt a tickle, it was funny but he was a bit scared. He tried to pull away, but the octopus wouldn't let go. He had to think of something! + +Suddenly, he remembered he had some fish in his pocket. He pulled one out and the octopus let go. The octopus grabbed the fish and slurped it up. Larry was relieved but he felt a bit clumsy, like he had done something wrong. + +He watched the octopus swim away and he knew that he had made a new friend. He waved goodbye and smiled. From then on, Larry was always extra careful when he walked near the beach. +Once upon a time there was a girl. One day, the girl went for a walk. Suddenly, the girl noticed a big box in front of her. She felt curious and wanted to know what was in it. + +The girl opened the box and was surprised when she saw what was inside. There was a toy that the girl had always wanted! She could not believe her luck. + +The girl forgot her surroundings and started playing with the toy. Suddenly, she heard someone shouting. It was her parent. They were angry and embarrassed to find their daughter in such a place. + +The girl felt ashamed. She knew she had done something wrong and it was not ok. Her parents revealed to her that no matter how much she wanted something, it did not give her the right to take it. + +The girl realised her mistake and apologised. She promised to never do it again. Her parents hugged her and forgave her. + +The girl learnt a valuable lesson and never made the same mistake again. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Joe and Bob. One day, they decided to go outside to play. Joe wanted to go the park and zoom down the slide. Bob wanted to go and explore the nearby forest. + +Joe thought the forest looked filthy and didn't want to go there. But Bob promised that he would tell an exciting story if Joe joined him. Joe was intrigued, so he agreed. + +When they were in the forest, Bob started telling an amazing story about a dragon that zoomed in the sky. Joe was fascinated by the story and forgot how filthy the forest was. After their adventure, they both agreed that adventures are more fun when shared with someone else. +Jim was tall and he liked playing in the garden. He would run around and explore all the different things. One day, he found something special - it was a diary! He didn't recognize it at first. But then he opened it and saw pictures inside. He recognized them as his own and knew he had found a diary. + +Jim looked at the pictures and couldn't believe his eyes. He had never seen them before. He wanted to know what they meant. He tried to remember why the pictures were so special. He thought very hard and then he began to recognize the drawings. They were about his family - his Mum, his Dad, his Brother and his Sister. + +Jim was very happy that he had found his diary. He looked through all the pictures and thought about all the memories it held. He realized that his diary was special and he would keep it forever. He put it in a safe place, where he knew it would be safe. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sally and Jeff. They liked to explore the forest, and they did it every day. + +One day, Sally picked up a thin leaf and said to Jeff, "Look at this leaf!" But Jeff ignored her. He was too busy playing in the dirt. + +Sally got angry and said, "Why did you ignore me? I just wanted to show you the leaf!" + +Jeff looked up and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to ignore you. I was just so busy playing. Can you show me the leaf again?" + +Sally smiled and showed him the thin leaf. Jeff was impressed by its beauty. + +From that day on, Sally and Jeff would explore the forest together, always taking time to appreciate the special things around them. +Simon was a 3 year old boy who loved to explore. He always wanted to find new and exciting adventures. One day, he decided to go to the beach. He grabbed his luggage and set off. + +When he got to the beach, Simon noticed how dull and boring the sand was. He began to yell. Suddenly, a giant wave sprouted from the ocean and rushed towards him. It was very frightening and Simon ran for cover. + +He quickly realized that he had left his luggage behind. Terrified, he yelled for his bag. Just as the wave was about to crash near his possessions, he saw a stranger running towards it. The stranger picked up the luggage and yelled, "I found your bag, Simon!" + +Simon was relieved and thanked the stranger. He smiled at the stranger and ran back home. From that day on, Simon always made sure that his belongings were with him whenever he explored. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very nosy. He always wanted to know what everyone was doing, and why. One day, the boy decided to explore somewhere he had never been before. He walked and walked until he finally saw a big blanket. It was soft and warm, and it was the perfect spot for a nap. + +The boy snuggled up in the blanket, and drifted away. Before long, he was fast asleep. While he was sleeping, the nosy boy felt something strange. He opened his eyes and saw that the blanket was moving! He jumped up and saw a little mouse running away with a piece of cheese in its mouth. + +The boy laughed and decided to remain in the blanket. He stayed there until the sun began to set, and then he made his way back home. From then on, whenever he wanted to take a nap, he knew just where to go - to the cozy, nosy blanket! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was always so alert and curious about the world around her. One day, Emma went to visit a big office. Inside, there was a very nice man. He said, "I will show you something special. Please trust me." + +At first, Emma was scared, but she decided she could trust the man and followed him. He showed her a secret room with a lot of nice toys. Emma was so excited, but then the man said she had to leave. + +Emma was so disappointed and angry. She thought the man had betrayed her trust. She ran out of the office, hoping she would never see the man again. But when she left, the man smiled and winked. Emma realized he had kept his promise and her trust in him had been right. She smiled, happy she could trust the man. +George was getting sleepy. He had a long day and was ready for bed. So he opened his mouth wide and let out a big yawn. The cool air from the fan felt nice against his cheek. + +His bed looked very inviting, with its yellow blankets and pillows. He sank into the softness and went to sleep. + +But he couldn't stay asleep all night. In the morning, a ray of yellow sunshine shone through the window. George opened his eyes and yawned again. Suddenly he heard a loud noise coming from the corner. It was his fan, moving gently back and forth. + +He smiled and hopped out of bed. It was going to be a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with long, red hair, who loved to explore the world around her. One day, she was walking in the forest, looking around and smiling. + +Suddenly, she saw an old man. He was leaning over a bow, lightly touching it and talking to himself. +The little girl walked up to him and said, “Hello, what are you doing?†The man jumped, startled. He looked at the little girl and said, “No one is allowed to touch this bow, it’s mine!†+ +The little girl didn’t understand why the man was being so mean. She wanted to touch the bow, but she knew that it would not be polite to do so. + +The man saw the little girl looking at the bow and said, “If you touch it, something bad will happen!†The girl was scared, so she ran away as fast as she could. + +The moral of the story is that it’s not always a good idea to reach for things that don’t belong to you. It’s important to respect other people’s boundaries and to be polite. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear who liked to sleep. Every day he would lay down in a field of grass and nap. One day, he saw something shiny in the grass. He looked closer and saw that it was a fork! How strange! He thought the fork must have come from the sky. + +He picked up the fork and decided to take it home. He wanted to show it to his friends. When he arrived home, he showed all his friends the shiny fork and they were amazed. They told him what a beautiful fork it was and asked him where he found it. + +The bear told them it was in a field and that he was just taking a nap when he saw it. His friends smiled and said it must have been his lucky day. From then on, the bear knew that when he needed luck, all he had to do was take a nap in the field and his luck would come. +Once upon a time, there was a huge hospital. Inside the hospital, a little girl was feeling very sad. She had been pouring out big tears for days for Petey, her little puppy. Petey was her best friend, but he was very sick. + +The little girl wanted to pour love into Petey to make him better. But she didn’t know how. So, she went back to the huge hospital to talk to a doctor. The doctor said that petey was very sick and nothing she could do would make him better this time. + +The little girl was very sad. She started pouring out big tears again. Her tears were so big and full of sadness. They filled up the whole hospital. + +But one thing made the little girl happy again - in the middle of her tears, a tiny sprout of a flower started growing! The flower kept growing and growing until it became a huge bouquet of rainbow-colored flowers everywhere! + +The flowers started pouring out love and happiness - and with this love, Petey slowly recovered and came back home! +Once upon a time, there lived a mighty bird. The bird was so powerful that it could snap its wings at lightning speed. One day, the bird found a battery on the ground and it was mighty curious. It quickly picked it up and plucked out its wings to snap at the battery. + +Suddenly, the battery made an amazing sound and it began to glow brightly! The bird stared at the battery in awe and it was so mighty excited! The bird had never seen such a powerful battery before. + +But then, something unexpected happened. A robber came by and snatched the battery away. The robber laughed wickedly and quickly escaped with the battery. + +The mighty bird was angry, so it quickly spread its wings and flew off. It was determined to get the battery back and soon it found the robber. It spread its wings and gave the robber a mighty snap with all its might. The robber was so startled that he dropped the battery and the mighty bird was able to get it back. + +The mighty bird was pleased and it quickly flew back home with its precious battery. It was happy that it managed to get its battery back and the mighty bird lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time in a very large field there was an arrow. The arrow was all alone and had no one to play with. So it decided to grow! Every day it grew bigger and bigger. Before long the arrow looked very large. + +One day, a bird saw the large arrow in the field. The bird asked the arrow if it wanted to be friends. The arrow was so happy to have a friend. + +The arrow and the bird played together in the field every day. They ran, laughed and told each other stories. + +One day, a boy saw the big arrow and the bird playing together. He was so excited and asked if he could join in. The arrow and the bird said yes and had lots of fun with the little boy. + +From then on, the arrow, the bird and the little boy were always together in the large field. They were the best of friends! +Once there was a little girl named Chloe. She was three years old and loved to paint. One day Chloe decided to paint a picture of a strawberry. She used dark colors to make it look juicy and delicious. + +Chloe's mom watched her daughter paint and said, "Chloe, it looks like you are having so much fun." Chloe replied excitedly, "Yes, I am! I love painting pictures of strawberries!" + +Chloe soon finished her painting, but it didn't quite look like a real strawberry. It was too dark. + +Chloe said, "Mom, why does it look so dark?" Her mother responded, "Sometimes it can be hard to get things just the way you want them, Chloe. But its okay to keep trying. That's how you learn and get better." + +The next day Chloe tried painting a strawberry again. But this time, she used lighter colors and mixed them just right. It looked just like a real strawberry! + +The moral of the story is that practice makes perfect. If Chloe hadn't kept trying, she would never have been able to paint a strawberry that looked just right. +One day, while in the forest, Tom and Mary spotted a sausage. They got excited and ran towards it. Tom wanted to grab it first but Mary was faster. She reached out and shot the sausage with her bow and arrow. + +Tom was so impressed! He begged Mary to teach him to shoot. She agreed and started showing him how to hold the bow and arrow. After a few tries he had it down perfectly. + +Tom was so grateful for all of Mary's help. He thanked her and hugged her. + +Then he said, “Let’s shoot some more sausages!†He ran off into the forest looking for more sausages to shoot. Mary smiled and followed after him. +Amy was three years old and loved observing things. She would look at various objects around her and think about them. One day she went outside and started to observe the neighbourhood. She saw a friendly dog walking around and followed it. +The dog was friendly and enjoyed Amy's company so it kept walking along with her. They went to the park where other friendly animals were playing. Amy even saw a few birds in the sky and observed how they flew. +Amy observed the sky as it changed colour at night. She saw the stars twinkling and could not take her eyes off of them. As she watched the stars, Amy felt very happy and content. She was very excited to observe more of the world around her. +Once there was a little girl who liked to make red things. She loved searching for new ways to use the colour red. One day, she took some paint and began to paint the walls of her house red. + +When her family saw the walls, they all cheered. Her mother said, "That looks wonderful! I'm so proud of you." + +The little girl felt proud too. She knew that she had tasted success. + +The next day, the little girl made a red cake and her family enjoyed tasting it. They said, "This is the best cake we've ever tasted!" + +The little girl was so happy that she managed to make something that her family liked. She knew that she had tasted success. +Sam was walking through the park one day with his mum and dad. He saw a big cart, so he ran over to take a look. Inside the cart were lots of colourful toys, and Sam's eyes lit up. His mum and dad said he could pick any one he wanted, so Sam chose a sparkly toy car. + +But as Sam walked away with his new toy, he noticed an old man looking sadly at him. Sam stopped and stared at him, feeling a bit ashamed. The old man told him softly that he had no money so he couldn't buy any toys. Sam stepped closer, and gave the old man his car. + +At first the old man was so happy, thanking Sam for his kind gift. But then he started to cry. Sam didn't understand why; he just stood still, staring sadly at the man. + +Suddenly, the old man gave Sam back the car and said he couldn't take it. He said it would remind him of how he had no money to buy anything. Sam felt so ashamed that he just ran away, leaving the old man behind. + +And that was the last time Sam ever looked at the cart full of toys. +Once upon a time there was a red lemon. One sunny day, Betty and her Dad were walking in the park when they saw the red lemon. Betty looked at it and said "Wow!" to her Dad. Dad smiled. "Do you want to change it into something?", he asked. Betty nodded her head in excitement. + +Dad picked up the lemon and they went back home. Once there, Dad showed Betty how to make lemonade. He cut the lemon into small pieces, then added some water and sugar. He stirred it all together and soon Betty had a delicious, tangy lemonade! + +Betty smiled and said "Yummy! The red lemon changed into something special for me!". Dad smiled with pride. "That's right, Betty. It changed from one thing to another. That is what change means." + +The next day, Betty and her Dad went back to the park. And the red lemon was still there. +Once upon a time, there lived a sweet girl named Lucy. One day, she was walking in a park and saw a giant puddle. Lucy was excited and wanted to jump in it. + +Suddenly, her mom looked over and said "No, Lucy. You must not jump in that puddle." + +Lucy was sad, but she understood and agreed. However, she still wanted to have some fun. + +So, her mom offered her an idea. She said "Let's do a pretend jump. We will put our feet up and pretend to jump into the puddle together." + +Lucy was excited. She and her mom put their feet up and pretended to jump into the puddle. They had lots of fun and laughed together. + +It was almost like they had really jumped in the puddle, but they didn't get wet. Lucy and her mom smiled and hugged. It was a really sweet moment! +Once upon a time there was a small boy who loved to play outside. One day he went to the park and there he found a file. It was very heavy! He wanted to take it home with him so he could play with it. But it was too heavy for him to carry. + +He thought for a long time about what he could do and then he got an idea. He would put it in a box and then the box would grow. He took the file and put it into the box and then he found a big stick. He used the stick to make the box bigger and bigger until it was big enough to carry the file. + +He was so excited to take his file home but when he arrived there, he realised something. His mum was not happy. She said that she didn't want so much clutter in the house and told him to take it back to the park. The little boy was sad but he knew his mum was right. He took it back to the park and sadly watched it grow back to its original size. +One day, Sam and his Dad had a special job to do. They had to water the garden! Together they went outside and rolled out the long, green hose. Then they connected it to the spout, so it could get water. + +Sam watched as his Dad loaded the hose. He helped turn the switch and soon water was coming out of the hose! Sam grabbed the hose and sprayed the plants with the cool water. + +Suddenly, his Dad noticed that the water was coming out slower and slower. He said that the hose was poor and needed to be replaced. So, Sam and his Dad went to the hardware store, to get a new hose. + +Sam was excited to have a new hose and help his Dad with the watering. He put the new hose back on the spout and watched as his Dad loaded it with the cool water for the garden. Together, they watered the plants until the whole garden got a drink! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a little boy. The little boy was three years old and loved to play outside. + +One day they went to the park. The little boy saw a huge grassy field and ran to it. He said, "Mommy, look! Let's shoot the ugly grass!". His mommy found it funny and agreed. + +The little boy picked some pieces of grass and made a pretend target. He then started shooting the grass with his fingers. He was so happy and laughing away. + +Finally, his mommy asked him, "What did we learn today?" +The little boy smiled and said, "We learned that shooting ugly grass can be fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was playing outside on a cold day. The wind made him shiver. He saw a wheel and decided to ride it. He said to his mom, "I want to go for a ride!" + +His mom said, "It's too cold to ride the wheel, honey. Wear your jacket and hat." + +The boy put on his jacket and his hat, and went for a ride on the wheel. He went around and around, up and down the street. He had so much fun. + +When he was tired, he came back home and said to his mom, "That was a great wheel ride!" His mom smiled, and said, "Next time don't forget your jacket and hat!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kay. Kay was rude and often made others mad. She did not have many friends. One day Kay was walking in the woods when she saw something shiny on the ground. She bent down and tried to pick it up, but it was stuck in the dirt. She pushed and pulled, but nothing happened. + +Suddenly, something broke. Kay stepped back and saw a big crack in the ground. She saw that there was something inside the crack and wanted to know what it was. She was so excited, she forgot to be rude. + +Kay reached into the crack and pulled out a big, shiny treasure box. She opened the box and a cloud of dust flew into the air. Kay laughed as she spun around in the dust. + +The treasure box was full of surprises! Kay was so happy that she had found the box, even though she had been rude earlier. Learning her lesson, she decided to always be nice to the people around her. +Danny and his mom were walking in the park one day. Danny's mom pointed out some trees with big dark green leaves. + +"What kind of tree is that?" asked Danny. + +"That's a palm tree," replied his mom. + +Danny was curious so his mom suggested that they search for the palm's secret. They carefully looked at the leaves, trunk and branches of the palm tree. Finally, Danny found a big green coconut hanging from a branch. + +"It looks dependable!" said Danny. + +"Yes, the palm tree can be depended on for many things," his mom replied. + +They cracked open the coconut and found a treasure inside. Danny and his mom were delighted with their find. + +"Thanks for helping us search, Danny," said his mom. + +Danny smiled. What a fun adventure they had! +Once upon a time there was a big farm. On the farm there was a high fence. Every morning, the farmer stood in front of the fence and displayed a big smile. + +He liked to greet the sun each morning. He stood with his hands on the fence and looked up at the sky. The fence was very tall and it sparkled in the sun. + +The farmer said hello to the animals on the farm. He made sure that they were all happy and healthy. The animals clapped and cheered when they saw the farmer’s big smile. + +The farmer loved showing off the farm. Every day he opened the fence and invited people to come in and play. The high fence was the perfect way to keep everyone safe. + +The farmer beamed with pride as the people enjoyed the farm. He was happy to have the chance to display his beautiful farm. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Beth. Beth was only three years old, but she already wanted to learn new things. + +One day, Beth and her mom were walking in the park. Suddenly, Beth heard a loud noise coming from behind the bushes! Beth was scared and wanted to hide, but her mom told her to stay brave. + +Beth cautiously stepped closer to the noise. There, hidden in the bushes, she saw something she had never seen before: it was a spike. Beth was excited to learn about the spike, but she was still a bit scared. + +Beth’s mom taught her that spikes live in the park and are important to help keep the park clean. Beth felt relieved and was no longer scared. + +From that day, Beth learned that spikes can be friendly too! She always made sure to give them a wide berth when playing in the park. +Once there was a little boy named Tony. He was three years old. Tony liked going down to the harbor to watch the boats. He would sit and watch the sailing boats come and go, and he felt so happy. + +One day, Tony was walking along the harbor singing a song. Suddenly, he heard a cry for help. He looked and saw a little puppy stuck in the rocks. The puppy looked very hurt and scared. + +Tony wanted to help the puppy, so he started to read out loud. He read a story that he knew about a harbor. And as Tony read, the puppy calmed down. + +After a while, the puppy was not hurt anymore. Tony was so happy. He walked the puppy back to his home, and they became best friends. + +From then on, every day Tony and the puppy would go down to the harbor together. He would sit and watch the boats, and the puppy would play in the sand. They were very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anne. She was three years old and loved to explore. Every day she would go explore the garden and look for new things. + +One day Anne noticed something magical in the garden. It was a big yellow flower in full bloom. Anne got closer to have a better look and she noticed a tube in the middle of the flower. She was very excited and wanted to check what was inside. + +Anne asked her mom if she could take the tube from the flower, she said "It is safe, but please be very gentle". +Anne carefully took the tube from the flower and opened it. Inside there was a very special surprise. It was a little toy car! + +Anne was so happy and thanked her mom for letting her explore the garden. From that day on Anne kept exploring the garden with her mom and found lots of other interesting things. Together they were very safe and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He searched around his house for something exciting and he found a closet. He opened it up and there was a secret world inside! He stepped into it and the world began to reverse. Everything was spinning around and the boy was scared, but then it stopped. He was in a very nice place that was very peaceful. He was in a garden with lots of flowers and sunshine. He had never seen a place like this before and it was so beautiful. He walked around and noticed that there were lots of different animal friends. He felt so happy and peaceful. He played with the animals and they played with him. He spent the whole day exploring the secret garden and having lots of fun. When it was time to go home, the boy stepped back into the closet and the world reversed again. He ended up right back at his house and the adventure was over. +Sammy was so excited because he had a new football. He wanted to play with it right away! He was about to pick it up when he slipped on the ground and fell. It was a bit uncomfortable and he started to cry. + +His mom picked him up and hugged him tight. She said it was okay and dried his tears. Then she took out another football and said they could play together. + +Sammy was so happy again. He felt much better and they started playing. Sammy laughed and cheered when his mom kicked the ball. He tried to kick it too, but it always just slipped out of his hands. + +Finally, Sammy's mom kicked it back to him and this time he caught it! He held it tight and hugged it, never wanting to let it go. From then on, Sammy and his mom played football together all the time. He had so much fun and no longer felt uncomfortable. +Charlie saw Joe playing with an orange game. He thought it looked like a lot of fun. So, he asked Joe if he could borrow the game. Joe said "sure" and handed it to Charlie. Charlie was excited and ran off with the game. He found a sunny spot on the grass and started playing. Charlie enjoyed playing the orange game so much that he kept playing it even after Joe had already gone home. He kept playing until it was time for him to go home for dinner. Charlie put the orange game away and looked forward to playing it again soon. +Sara was so excited for her first day of school. She ran to the kitchen, grabbed her dinner plate, and then asked her mom, "What do I need to wear?" Her mom smiled and said, "Your uniform." Sara went to her room and loaded her backpack with the uniform. She looked at it proudly; it was unique and special. + +Her mom said, "You look great! Now, let's go!" Sara and her mom drove to school, and when they arrived Sara saw a big playground. She smiled as she got out of the car. + +That day, Sara made lots of new friends at school. Everyone loved her uniform; it was so unique. They all had so much fun playing together. When it was time to go home, Sara's mom loaded their dinner plate back in the car and they drove home. Sara was so happy she was wearing her special uniform on her first day of school. +One day a little girl named Lucy was playing in the park. She saw a lock lying on the ground and she wanted to know what it belonged to. She picked it up and tried to find out who it belonged to! + +Lucy asked all the grown-ups nearby if it belonged to them, but none of them said yes. Then she asked a big dog but he just barked. Next, Lucy saw a honest looking man and asked him if the lock belonged to him. The man smiled and said yes! + +The man thanked Lucy for being so honest and asked her to help him find the key to the lock. Lucy looked everywhere but she could not find it. Then, she saw a little bird fly across the sky and thought it was carrying the key. + +The man and Lucy chased the bird but they could not catch it. Eventually, the bird flew high into the sky and they could no longer see it. Lucy had to leave before they found the key but the man thanked her for her honesty and kindness. +Once there was a farmer who was crazy. He loved counting numbers. One day he looked out of his window and saw something very strange. There were a lot of worms crawling around his yard! He thought it was so crazy that he decided to count them. So he started counting: one, two, three! But suddenly the worms started moving faster and he lost count. He was very frustrated that he couldn't finish counting the worms. + +He decided to ask his neighbor for help. His neighbor was also crazy about numbers and was excited about the challenge. They both stood in the yard and started counting. One, two, three, four! But the worms started going faster and faster and they kept losing count. They needed to think of a plan. + +Finally, they came up with an idea. They would trap the worms in a jar and count them one by one. Soon they counted the worms and they were all just the right number! They were so proud of their work, and they were the happiest crazy farmers around. +Once upon a time there was a very smelly poison. It lived in a bottle on a high shelf in the kitchen. + +One day the three year old saw the smelly poison, she asked her mom what it was. "That's poison, and you should stay away from it," her mom said. + +The three year old didn't understand what poison meant, and she couldn't read the numbers on the bottle either. She thought poison was something fun to play with, so she climbed up to get it. + +Just as she was about to grab the bottle, her mom saw her and shouted "NO!" She grabbed the bottle and brought the three year old down from the shelf. + +"That was very dangerous!" her mom said. "You never, ever touch poison because it can hurt you. You need to stay away from it, got it?" + +The three year old nodded, understanding now what poison meant. She had learned a very important lesson: never to touch something smelly, with numbers on it. +One day, a jolly girl named Emily and her mom were sitting down at the kitchen table. Emily's mom had just showed her a wonderful photo. It was a picture of Emily's favorite treat, ice cream! + +"Mommy, can I taste the ice cream from the photo?" asked Emily. "No Emily, not today" said her mom, shaking her head. Emily started to pout, but then she had an idea. + +The next day, Emily and her mom went for a walk in the park. Emily was so excited and kept looking around. Suddenly, on the ground, she saw the same ice cream from the photo! + +Without asking, Emily quickly tasted it. It was the best ice cream she had ever tasted! + +But then Emily started to feel funny. She had a stomach ache and she felt really warm. Her mom quickly realized that the ice cream had gone bad. + +Sadly, Emily got really sick and had to stay in bed for a couple days. Lesson learned - always listen to mommy! +Jimmy was a 3 year old who was very thoughtful. He was always looking for ways to make other people happy. One day, he had a bright idea. He wanted to mix something special for his mom. + +He carefully searched his room until he found the bag of sparkly velvet. He thought the velvet was so pretty. He decided it was perfect for his idea. + +Jimmy got out a mixing bowl and began mixing the velvet together with some other ingredients he found. He was very excited to see what he was making. + +Mommy came in and said, “Oh Jimmy, what have you made?†Jimmy proudly presented the bowl to his mother. His mom was very surprised to see the bowl filled with a beautiful velvet cake. + +Jimmy's thoughtful and creative mix of velvet had made his mom so happy. She gave him a big hug and thanked him for his thoughtful gift. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Max. One day they wanted to go to the store to buy some treats. + +Sam had a great big bag and Max had a smaller one. Max wanted to buy more treats than Sam, but they only had enough money for the treats that would fit into Sam's great big bag. + +Max was very sad and kept asking why Sam's bag was so great. Sam said it was because she was careful with her money. Max was sad and frustrated, but Sam reminded him of the importance of being careful with money. + +They decided to go to the store and buy only what would fit into Sam's great big bag. Sam and Max both enjoyed their treats and Sam reminded Max to be careful with money when they went shopping again. + +Max learned a lesson that day. Being careful with his money and buying just what he needed was a great way to be happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. He loved to take adventures with his friends. One day they decided to go to the restaurant. + +John was so excited. But his friends said, "Let's not go there John, it is so boring!" + +John hesitated but he thought, "No, I am sure it will be brilliant. I want to take this adventure". So despite his friends' opinion, he went to the restaurant. + +Once he arrived, it was even more brilliant than he thought. He ran around, tasting all the different food, playing games and having so much fun. He had such a great time that he even forgot about his friends. + +Finally, he remembered his friends and thought, "I am so glad I didn't listen to them!" He was proud of himself for trusting his own opinion and taking the adventure. + +John learnt a lesson that day: that it is important to have our own opinion and make our own decisions. Even if it feels daring or different, it can be the best thing to do. +Once upon a time there was a room. It was not very comfortable and needed to be repaired. So a nice man came and fixed it up. He put up new windows and painted the walls. He put a big and cozy couch in the room. Now the room was very comfortable. + +The man smiled when he was done and the room looked nice. He said goodbye to the room and everyone in it. Everyone said thank you for fixing the room. + +The man was happy to help make the room comfortable. He said, "It makes me happy to see you enjoy it". Everyone laughed and thanked him again. + +Now everyone in the room could relax and be cozy in it. They could sit on the couch and enjoy being in a comfortable room. Life in that room would be much better now. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot living in a big tree on a sunny day. The parrot sang beautiful songs all day long. + +One day, the parrot saw a little girl walking by. The parrot liked the little girl, so he came down from the tree and landed on her shoulder. The little girl was so happy she gave him a big hug. + +The parrot felt so loved. He flew circles around the little girl and laughed. But then he flew too close to a stupid cat and the cat scared him. The parrot flew back to his tree and started to cry. + +The little girl was so sad to see her friend cry. She ran over to the parrot and hugged him tight until he stopped crying. The parrot felt better and he enjoyed the hugs. From then on, the little girl came to visit the parrot every day and gave him lots of hugs. They both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary birdcage. It had a small lock on the door. + +Every day, a little girl came to visit the birdcage. Her name was Anne. She wanted to let the birds out of the birdcage and play with them. + +One day, Anne tried to unlock the birdcage. She tried and tried, but the lock wouldn't open. Anne was so sad. + +Then one day, something special happened. Suddenly, the lock opened by itself! Anne was happy, and she opened the door. + +All the birds flew out of the birdcage and started to fly around. Anne and the birds had lots of fun! + +Anne thanked the birdcage for unlocking and letting the birds out. From then on, the birds and Anne played together every day. +Once there was a little boy who liked to explore. He loved to wander the woods and find new and exciting things. One day he was so busy exploring he stumbled into a rock. He fell down and landed on a plastic bucket. He ignored the bucket and continued exploring. + +After a while, the little boy heard something rustling around in the bushes. He was scared, but he was also curious. He squinted his eyes and peered through the bushes and he couldn't believe what he saw. In a nearby clearing, there seemed to be a giant plastic monster! + +The little boy was terrified and hid behind a tree. The monster came closer and the boy became more and more scared. But then the monster stopped - it was looking around like it had lost something. The boy then realized the plastic monster wasn't a monster at all - it was just an ignorant raccoon! + +The raccoon had lost its plastic bucket and was looking everywhere for it. Suddenly the little boy remembered he had stumbled into it earlier. He quickly got out of his hiding spot and ran over to the rock. He picked up the plastic bucket and waved it in the air. The raccoon looked relieved and came closer. The raccoon took its plastic bucket and thanked the little boy with a nod of its head. The little boy had saved the day! +Once upon a time there was a bossy girl. She always wanted to do things her own way. And she always got mad if people did not listen. + +One day, she was playing in the park. And she found a big shock! It was a big surprise and she did not know what it was. + +The bossy girl wanted to keep it. But her mom said no. She said it was too dangerous and she had to leave it alone. + +The bossy girl was so sad. She wanted to keep the shock, but she had to leave it there. + +The end +Once there was a bunny rabbit and he was very scared. He had never been outside of his burrow before and he was not sure what he would find there. His mom said it was time for him to explore, but he was too scared to go. + +One day, his mom said he had to go, so he left his burrow and started hopping in the grass. He felt a little bit braver, but he still wanted to go home. He kept going and he soon found a field full of clover and some really tasty-looking meat! + +He wanted to try it, but he remembered what his mom said. She said he shouldn't take food from strangers, so he decided to ignore it. He hopped away and found a big tree to hide under. He felt a lot safer, so he snuggled down and started to take a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go on an adventure. One day, he decided to wander off into the forest. He knew he should be careful, for the forest was full of unknown things. He was walking very slowly, but suddenly he noticed something ahead of him. It was a big, tall tree with lots of leaves. He had never seen a tree quite like it before! He wanted to get closer and explore, so he ran as fast as he could. As soon as he reached the tree, he noticed something strange and exciting. Hundreds of brightly colored birds were perched in the branches. The little boy just stared in amazement! He had never seen anything so beautiful before. After a while, he got tired and decided to go home. He waved goodbye to the birds and went off to wander home. +Once upon a time, there was a neighbor who was very mild. Every morning, he would go to his garden and take care of his plants. One day, he said to the 3 year old child who lived next door, "Come, let us go and see how the plants are doing." So they both went to the garden. + +The plants were very happy to see them. The neighbor was so proud of how beautiful the plants were. He said, "Look at how tall these flowers are! I planted these seeds only a few days ago, and now they're all grown up." The child was so excited and couldn't believe his eyes. + +The neighbor showed him how to pick some of the ripe tomatoes. He tipped them into the child's basket. They both went home together, talking all the way. The neighbor said, "I'm so glad you came with me today. I hope to see you here again soon." The child smiled and said, "Yes, I will come back again!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl who wanted to explore the world. She decided to march on an exciting adventure. With a skip in her step, she walked until she saw a big, blue sky. She spread her arms out wide and smiled. + +The little girl kept marching and saw lots of different things. She saw big trees, colorful flowers and a pond with frogs. But then the sky started to look boring. All the little girl saw were clouds, but there was nothing exciting to explore. + +Heartbroken, the little girl stopped. But then a bright idea popped into her head. She started to march in a circle around the boring sky. She smiled, for she was now creating a new adventure! + +The little girl marched around and around, until she felt happy and exhausted. The little girl smiled, filled with content. She had explored the sky in her own adventurous way. +Once there was a boy named Jake. He was 3 years old and always wanted to learn new things. He asked his mom to teach him how to build a house. She smiled and said, “Of course I will.†+ +She showed him how to use the blocks to build walls, windows, doors and a roof. He was so excited and worked diligently. As they worked together, his mom asked him “Do you have any wishes?†+ +“Yes! I wish I could fly high in the sky like a bird,†said Jake. + +His mom laughed and explained to him that it was not possible to fly like a bird. He was a bit restless at first but soon learned to accept that flying was impossible. + +Every day his mom would teach him new things and Jake was always eager to learn. He was no longer restless and was able to enjoy the things his mom was teaching him. +Once there was a man who had a special jar. But he didn't know what to put inside it. + +Then one day he found a bottle of wine. It was fragile, so he was very careful. He gently lifted it into the jar and it fit perfectly. He was so happy! + +He showed it to all his friends and they thought it was the most beautiful jar anyone had ever seen. + +Now the man kept the jar in a safe place on the shelf. Everyone loved it and admired it. It was the man's most precious treasure. +Bob was walking in the park when he heard a buzzing sound. He looked around and saw a hairy mosquito. He wanted to get rid of it, so he tried to strike it with his hand. But the mosquito was too fast and it kept flying away. Bob tried to strike it again and again, but it was no use. + +He was getting very frustrated and angry. He yelled at the mosquito, but it just kept buzzing around. He tried to hit it one more time and this time, he was successful. He saw the mosquito crash to the ground and he was relieved. + +Bob was smiling now and no longer angry. His mission was complete and he had gotten rid of the hairy mosquito. What a relief! +Once there was a girl named Sally. One day she was walking in a park and she saw some birds. She was so fascinated, she wanted to paint them. She liked to paint different colors, but she always ran out of blue and yellow. + +But when Sally went to buy the colors, she noticed that all the colors were gone except for gray. Even though Sally was very sad, she decided to paint the birds with the gray paint she had. + +She carefully started painting the birds, until a very selfish man came along. He saw the colors Sally was using and wanted them for himself. Without asking, he took the colors from Sally and disappeared! + +Sally was very disappointed but she still managed to finish painting the birds with the gray paint she had. In the end, the birds looked very beautiful, even with the only gray colors. +Max was an alert little boy who loved to run and play. One day, while he was playing in the park, he saw a wink coming from a nearby tree. He quickly ran over to the tree to take a closer look. To his surprise, there was a small squirrel! He was so excited and wanted to take the squirrel home to play with it. He wanted to snap it up and take it home. + +Just then, the squirrel became very alert and jumped out of Max's reach. Max tried reaching for it, but the squirrel was very quick. It ran off into the woods nearby and was gone in a snap. Max was disappointed, but he still had fun. He realised that animals are special creatures and should never be taken away from their homes. + +Max left the park with a smile on his face, happy that the squirrel was safe. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little girl who liked to wander away by herself. She always wanted to go explore and discover new places. + +One day she saw a dove and wanted to catch it. She chased after the dove, but it was too fast for her! No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't catch it. + +Feeling frustrated, the naughty little girl decided to find a way to catch the dove. She thought until she came up with an idea. She put some food in the path the dove usually followed, and waited and waited. + +At last, the dove flew over and stopped to eat the food. The little girl was so happy! She was able to catch the dove and keep it safe. + +That day, the little girl learned a valuable lesson. It's important to be naughty in the right way. Sometimes it pays off to be creative and find new ways of doing things! +John was a small three year old child who was walking in the park. The park seemed a little bit scary to him. He heard some noise and looked around but could not find anyone. He whispered, "Is anyone there?" Suddenly, he heard a voice that replied with a soft "Yes". + +John was very scared and asked, "Who are you?". A gentle voice replied back, "I am a magical fairy. I live in this forest." John was surprised and asked, "Why are you here?" The fairy replied, "I've been watching you and wanted to be your friend." + +John smiled. He was no longer scared. He said, "I would love to be your friend!" That night, John went home with a smile on his face. He had made a new friend! +Once upon a time there was a small dog called Bob. Bob was very alert, for he was always on the look-out for something new. + +One day Bob received an invitation. It said 'Come join us for a picnic under the big tree'. It made Bob tremble with excitement. + +Bob ran outside and found the big tree. It was a sunny day and all of Bob's friends were there. Bob was thrilled to finally join the picnic. + +He played tag with the other dogs and chased birds around the tree. Bob enjoyed himself so much that the day flew by. Soon, everyone was saying goodbye and Bob had to leave. + +Bob ran back home with a smile on his face. He was so happy to have received the invitation and to have spent time with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful theater. It was so big and so grand! One day, a group of kids came to the theater. They were so excited! They looked around, poked the curtains and ran up and down the stairs. + +But then it was time to go. Mama said it was time to close the theater. They were a bit sad, but they knew it was time to go. So the group of kids walked out of the theater. + +But then something surprising happened! They heard a voice. It said, "Come back soon! We need your laughter and joy to make the theater even more graceful!" + +The kids were so happy. They promised that they would come back. They waved goodbye to the theater and ran off down the street. +Once upon a time, there was a careless girl called Cindy. One day, Cindy decided to design something special. She made a plan in her head and set to work. + +She collected some bits and pieces from around her house. Then, she put them together to make something special – a funny little creature. She looked at it proudly and asked her family for their opinion. + +Her family thought it was really creative and clever. They said Cindy had made something really special. Cindy was thrilled and hugged the funny creature tightly. + +From that day on, Cindy was very careful not to be careless anymore. She made sure to take care of her funny creature and always listen to her family’s opinion. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Sarah. Sarah loved to play. She played all day and night long with her teddy bear. + +One day, Sarah's mom told her it was time for work. Sarah didn't know what work was, but she followed her mom into the garden. + +In the garden, Sarah and her mom started to dig and pull the weeds out of the ground. Sarah realized this was work. She wanted to do a good job, so she worked very hard. + +When they finished, Sarah felt tired, but happy. She had realized it was fun to work with her mom and it felt good when they finished. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Joe. They were both very keen to go to the park. So they set off on their journey, carrying their lunch boxes with them. + +"Let's play in the park," said Bob with a cheerful smile. + +"Yes, it will be lots of fun," Joe agreed. + +When they reached the park, Bob and Joe spotted a pond and some animals. But what caught their attention the most was a brightly coloured tree. + +"What's that?" asked Joe. + +"That's a fruit tree," answered Bob. "It provides us with delicious fruits." + +The boys started picking some apples and oranges and then enjoyed their lunch. After that, they thanked the tree for providing them with such wonderful fruits. + +The moral of the story is that we should be grateful for the things that are provided to us. By being thankful, we can always have a cheerful mindset. +The sky was bright and sunny. On this day, Jake wanted to fly. He ran outside with his wings and tied them on tight. He then jumped off the roof. But suddenly, he stopped and landed back on the roof. He yelled down to his mom, "Mom, I can't fly!" + +His mom replied, "Maybe you need some help." She grabbed a red car and hopped in. She drove them to a big city. The lights were bright and the cars were loud. + +When they arrived, they saw a big park. One of the birds flew by and it made Jake happy. "I want to fly like that bird!" he said. His mom pulled out some bread and threw it in the air. The birds became very rude and tried to snatch it away. + +After a few tries, Jake was finally able to fly like the birds. His mom clapped and said, "Well done, Jake! You can fly!" Jake flew around the park, feeling so happy and free. He had finally learnt the art of flying. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. He was a beautiful bird, with colourful feathers and a big beak. This bird dreamed of flying high in the sky, so he decided to practice every day. + +He flapped his wings and hopped across the meadow. He jumped, leapt and soared higher and higher. He flew so fast that he felt like the wind. + +The bird was very proud of himself and wanted to share his happiness with the world. So he decided to go on a crazy adventure and see how high he could fly. + +He was brave and flew up and down, side to side and around and around in circles. With all his hard work and determination, the bird eventually flew higher and further than ever before. + +As he flew, he saw something shining in the distance. He flew over and saw a golden trophy! With a satisfied smile, he flew home with the trophy to show all his friends. + +The bird was very proud of himself for achieving his dreams and for his amazing trophy. From then on, he could soar and fly as high as he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Mrs. Smith. She had a mild price for her farm. Mrs. Smith worked every day to serve her customers. Every morning, Mrs. Smith would wake up early and pick fresh vegetables from her garden. Then she would take them to the market to sell. All the customers at the market were very pleased with the fresh vegetables Mrs. Smith sold. + +One day, Mrs. Smith had visitors. These visitors wanted to buy some of her vegetables. Mrs. Smith was happy to serve them and gave them the best vegetables she had. The visitors were so happy that they asked Mrs. Smith what her price was. With a smile, Mrs. Smith replied that her price was very mild. + +The visitors thanked Mrs. Smith for her vegetables and for her mild price. They went home with a bag of fresh vegetables and were very pleased. Ever since that day, Mrs. Smith has served her customers with the best vegetables and at a mild price. +Mandy and her dad were on the train. Mandy loved trains and she always had so much fun on them. But today the train was slow. It was delayed. Her dad said it was because of the coal. The train had to wait for the coal. + +Mandy asked lots of questions. She was curious. Her dad answered every one of them and Mandy was very happy. + +Suddenly, she noticed a nosy lady. The lady was looking around the train and smiling. Mandy was getting suspicious. But the lady was nice, and she wanted to be friends. Mandy's dad said no and the lady went away. + +Mandy was happy they delayed the train. She didn't want to be friends with the nosy lady. +Sarah was out for a stroll with her mom. She was feeling lively and full of energy. Her mom was pushing a stroller. As they approached the tips of the trees, Sarah saw a big bird. She pointed to it and asked her mom what it was. +"That bird, sweetheart," her mom said, "is called a canary. It's very lively." +Sarah smiled and watched as the bright yellow canary jumped up and down, singing excitedly. They walked further and spotted a pond with rippling water. Sarah pointed, asking what it was. +"That is a lake, darling," her mom said. "Let's wipe your feet before we cross it, okay?" +Sarah's mom took a cloth and wiped off Sarah's shoes. Then they crossed over to the other side. On the shore, the canary was perched on a rock, happily singing away. +Sarah smiled, realizing that the canary was just as lively on this side of the pond. She was glad that their little tip had paid off. +Janet and Ted went to the park one morning. +They saw a big, safe box on the ground. +"Let's open it," Janet said. +Ted said, "No, it might not be safe." +Janet said, "But it looks safe. Let's open it and see." +They opened the box and saw that it was full of money. +"We own this safe money," Janet said. +Ted said, "Let's keep the money safe in our house." +So, they took the box home and put it in the safety deposit box. +Now they have a safe place to keep their safe money. +Sam liked to collect things. He would go out every day and search for special treasures. Today he had a special mission. He wanted to collect some spaghetti. + +He made his way to the store, but when he got there it was all closed. He couldn't find any spaghetti. He was starting to feel very sad. + +Just then he noticed a long and clear stream nearby. He followed the stream until he found what he was looking for. Sure enough, there was a big pile of spaghetti waiting for him. + +Sam was so happy that he had found his treasure. He quickly collected all of the spaghetti and took it back home. + +He made a big Pot of spaghetti for dinner that night. Everyone loved it and thanked Sam for all of his hard work. +Once upon a time, a clever bear wanted to take a stand for himself. He was very fed up with all the hard work he had to do. So he decided to release all his worries and take a break. + +The bear crafted a stand for himself out of a few branches he found on the ground. He carefully tied the branches together to form a secure base. Then, the bear climbed atop the stand and took a deep breath. + +At first, the bear was worried he would be stuck on the stand forever, but then a clever idea came to him. He thought to himself, "Let me jump and release all my troubles". + +And that's what the bear did. He jumped off the stand and felt a huge sense of relief. He felt so much lighter and he knew he'd made the right decision to release all his worries. + +The bear then skipped off happily, feeling clever and free! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing outside. One day, Lucy was walking around her backyard, when she saw something very strange. It was a big, zero! + +Lucy was so excited that she wanted to show it to her mom. She started to yell, "Mommy! Mommy! Come see the zero!" + +So her mom came outside and saw the zero. She smiled and said, "That's very special, Lucy. Let's put it in the safe place". + +So the mom and Lucy found a safe place to keep the zero and they put it there. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a gentle wood in the forest. Every morning, the wood glowed with a warm light that spread across the land. The animals in the forest came to the wood to play and explore. + +One day, the animals noticed that something strange was happening. Little by little, the gentle light of the wood was growing dimmer and dimmer. They were all very worried, what could be causing this? + +The animals asked each other, but nobody had an answer. Then one day, a little bird came flying to the wood. He told the animals the news that a storm was coming! + +The animals quickly spread the word far and wide, and before long, the entire forest knew. All the animals worked together to prepare for the storm. They gathered wood and built shelters to keep everyone safe. + +When the storm came, it was hard and long. But everyone in the forest was safe and warm. When it was over, the little bird flew back to the wood. And to everyone's surprise, the gentle light of the wood was back! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who loved music. She dreamed of playing the violin and began asking her mom for a new one. Finally, one day her mom said yes, and she was so excited! + +When she opened the box, the little girl found a beautiful new violin. She couldn’t wait to start. She took it in her hands, closed her eyes, and began to play. The sound of the violin filled the house and everyone stopped to listen. + +As she played, the little girl’s mom knew that her daughter was in for a very special surprise. Later that night, a music teacher came to the house and said that the little girl was ready to begin taking lessons! She was so excited to start learning and get even better at playing her new violin. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious Heat Monster. Everywhere it went, it brought warmth and sunshine. + +One day, the Heat Monster was feeling very lonely. He couldn't find anyone who would unite with him. He was walking through the forest, feeling sad, when he met another creature just like him! + +The second creature was a Cold Monster. Everywhere it went, it brought snow and ice. + +The Heat Monster was so happy that he finally had a friend. He said, "Let's unite! Then our powers will make the cold days warmer, and the hot days cooler!" + +The Cold Monster smiled and agreed. Together, the two monsters created a magical place with warm winters and cool summers. They united happily ever after! +Once, there was a little girl named Tilly and she wanted to go for a fly in her aeroplane. She asked her Dad, "Can I borrow the aeroplane?" Her Dad said, "No, it’s not easy to fly an aeroplane." Tilly was sad, but she knew she could still go for a fly. + +So she asked her Mum, "Please can I borrow the aeroplane?" Her Mum said, "No, it’s not safe to fly an aeroplane. You need a pilot to help you.†+ +Tilly was very disappointed and she thought she wouldn’t be able to go for a fly in her aeroplane. Then, a happy thought popped into her head, "I know! I can ask Grandpa to help me." + +So she ran over to Grandpa’s house and said, "Grandpa, can I please borrow the aeroplane and you can be the pilot?" Grandpa smiled and said, "Yes Tilly, it would be easy for me to help you fly the aeroplane." + +And so Tilly and Grandpa set off for her first aeroplane ride together. They sang songs and held hands as they flew the aeroplane. Tilly was so happy she had asked Grandpa to help her, it was a dream come true. +One day, a little boy went to the park. He was very happy and he wanted to play all day. He went to pick a big, red apple from the tree. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He was very frightened and he started to cry. + +The boy looked up and saw a big dog. The dog was barking very loudly and it was coming towards him. The little boy was so scared that he dropped the apple. Then he quickly ran away. + +The next day, the little boy was sad. He went back to the park, but the apple was gone. He regretted taking the apple. He wished he had left it alone. He learned his lesson and never went back to the tree again. +Mommy and Daddy took Baby to the park. The grass was soft, and the air was comfortable. Baby laughed and smiled and asked Mommy to swing him up high. Mommy said yes and Baby laughed as he flew through the air. + +When they were finished playing, Daddy suggested they get something to eat. Baby was so excited and asked if they could get ice cream. Mommy said yes and the three of them drove to the ice cream shop. + +When they got there, Baby couldn't decide what kind he wanted. He asked, "What flavor should I try?" Daddy said, "You can try them all, Baby. Let's start with vanilla." Baby eagerly scooped up some vanilla ice cream. He took a bite and his eyes lit up. "Wow! It tastes so good!" he exclaimed. + +Mommy said, "That looks yummy, Baby. Is it comfortable?" Baby nodded and took another big bite. Daddy laughed and said, "Maybe we should get you another one!" Baby smiled and said, "Yes, Please!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very brave. She lived in a dark cave, but she wanted to escape. One night, she decided she had to find a way out. She looked around the cave- it was dark and scary. She didn't know which way to go, so she started feeling the wall for a hidden way out. + +Suddenly, she discovered a tiny door! She knew this must be the way out, so she quickly opened it. But behind the door was another, bigger cave- with no way out. She felt scared and desperate. She started looking around inside the cave, and soon enough she found another small door. + +This door brought her outside the cave, and into the bright sunlight. She was so happy! She had finally escaped the dark cave, and was free! + +The little girl was so proud of herself. She had used her courage and strength to find her way out of the dark cave. From that day on, she always remembered how she had escaped- and that courageous sense of adventure was with her forever! +John was walking down the street one afternoon when he noticed something strange. He could smell the air. It was smelly. + +John kept walking until he came across a barber. The barber had scissors, a comb and an old chair. + +John said to the barber, "What are you doing?" + +The barber replied, "I'm here to cut some hair. Do you want me to cut yours?" + +John said, "No, thank you. It smells too smelly here." + +The barber smiled and said, "You should move along now. This isn't the place for you." + +John heeded the barber's advice and moved away, his nose still wrinkled at the smelly scent. He waved goodbye to the barber and kept walking. + +John never forgot the smelly barber from that day. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Sarah who loved to play outside. She had many friends, but her best friend was a fish. Sarah would bring snacks to the fish every day and they would chat until it was time for Sarah to go home. + +One day, Sarah's friends teased her because she only had one scale on her arm. Sarah felt embarrassed, so she ran away. As she ran away, she saw a big, dull scale lying on the ground. + +Sarah picked up the scale, and suddenly she didn't feel embarrassed anymore. She realized that the scale was perfect for her and she put it on her arm. She felt happy because now she had two scales, just like her friends. + +Sarah and her fish friend both laughed and played together for the rest of the afternoon. They were both very happy. And from then on, Sarah was never scared of being teased again! +It was a chilly day and Tom was looking through his drawers for a coat. He found his favorite coat, a blue one with furry ruffles on it. He was excited to wear it, as it felt cozy and safe. He went outside to find a dangerous-looking tree with its branches blowing in the wind. Tom wanted to break off a piece of the tree, to see what would happen. He thought it would make for a fun game! He pulled his blue coat tight around him and he reached out to break a branch from the tree. Suddenly, a loud crack filled the air, and Tom stepped back, surprised at the sound. He had broken something, but he didn't know what until he took off his coat. He noticed that the collar of his coat was in two pieces, split right down the middle! Tom had broken his favorite coat. He was sad that he had done something dangerous and he went back inside to find his mommy. + +Tom was in trouble, but his mom smiled and hugged him. She showed him a small package in her hands. She told him that he had done a dangerous thing, but that she was proud of him for being brave. Inside the package was a new coat, the same kind that Tom had loved so much. Tom was overjoyed and hugged his mom tightly. Even though it had been an incident full of danger, it had a happy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely little bunny. His name was Squeaky and he always felt so sad and lonely. One day, Squeaky saw a big tray with lots of yummy food on it. He hopped over to the tray and smelled the food. Suddenly, he felt much better. + +Squeaky hopped away from the food tray and made himself comfortable in some soft grass. He began to nibble on a carrot and as he munched, he looked around. He realised he wasn't alone anymore - there were lots of other animals in the meadow! + +Squeaky noticed a rabbit his size not far away and he hopped over to her. Sleepy Rabbit welcomed Squeaky with a smile. She hugged him and gave him a gentle stroke and together they ate the yummy food from the tray. + +From that day on, Squeaky was never lonely again! He and Sleepy Rabbit had lots of fun together and they comforted each other when they were feeling sad. +Once upon a time, there lived a gray mouse. Every day, he would see people walking by the house. One day, he saw something strange! It was a pot of ink! The mouse wondered what it was, so he snuck closer to have a better look. He saw the ink was a beautiful color, so he touched it. Unfortunately, the ink transferred onto his gray fur. + +The mouse was so surprised! He just couldn’t believe his eyes. What he didn’t know was that the ink had special powers! It made him invisible! Soon the mouse was able to sneak around unnoticed. + +He took his ink everywhere. He snuck onto the bus, into the bank, and through the supermarket. Everywhere he went, he was invisible. But the mouse wanted to be seen again, so he found a way to use the ink differently. He used it to draw a picture of himself on the sidewalk so that everyone could see him. It worked! Everyone saw the gray mouse and cheered for him. He was back to normal and his adventures could begin again! +Once there was a girl who was bored with living in her town. One day she thought of something fun to do. She built a raft out of sticks and leaves. She climbed onto the raft and paddled out of the town. + +She paddled all day long and saw lots of pretty sights. Eventually she stopped to eat some lunch. She opened her lunchbox and was excited to find her favourite sandwich and a juice box. She ate the sandwich and drank the juice then lay down in the raft and looked up at the clouds. + +As she sailed, the river changed and she could see more flowers and animals, but she also started to get a bit bored. She decided to paddle to the nearest island. + +When she arrived, she saw a lot of animals and a very pretty beach. She paddled closer and found a delicious fruit to eat. Soon she wasn't bored anymore. She was excited to explore the island and find more cool things to eat. +Once there was a chubby bear. He was walking in the woods and looking for something. Suddenly he spotted a branch. He wanted the branch so he could build a house. He took the branch and dragged it with him. + +On his way he walked past a pond. He saw two ducklings and watched them swim. He wanted to join them so he put the branch in the grass and he jumped into the water. The two ducklings were so happy they had a new friend that they splashed around with him. + +After a while the bear wanted to go back home with the branch. He thanked the ducklings and took the branch and dragged it back home. When he arrived he put the branch on the ground and looked at it carefully. He knew he could build his house with it. He was so proud of the branch he had taken. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jimmy and Lucy. They liked to play in the park together. One day, Jimmy saw a high spot and said he wanted to climb it. Lucy warned him it was too dangerous, but Jimmy wouldn't listen. He begged and begged until Lucy gave in. + +Jimmy started to climb but halfway up he started to slip. Lucy called out to him to be careful but he didn't listen. Suddenly Jimmy fell from the high spot. Jimmy lay quiet on the ground. Lucy started to weep as she knew he was hurt. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to your friends, because one wrong move can have serious consequences. The bad ending of this story is that Jimmy got badly hurt and was in a lot of pain. +Once there was a cool child. He was always looking for new things to do. One day, he decided to try something different. He picked up a stick and held it high above his head. He smiled and shouted, "I'm going to strike it!" and he hit the stick against the ground. He did it again and again, laughing and feeling excited. The cool child had discovered a new game, and he was very happy. He kept playing until he heard his mom calling him for dinner. He put the stick down and ran off to enjoy a delicious meal with his family. +One day, a boy named Joey went to the gym with his mom. He was excited to go because it looked like so much fun. + +When he got inside the gym, he was surprised to see how nice it was. Everything was colorful and there were lots of toys and games. + +Joey and his mom decided to start playing. They spent the whole morning shooting hoops, playing tag, and running around. It was so much fun! + +Eventually, Joey had to go home, but he was so happy that he spent the morning in the nice gym. He couldn't wait to come back again soon. +One day, the sun was shining and the sky was clear. Helga felt it was the perfect day to go for a walk. But Helga was feeling sad today. You see, Helga didn’t feel like she belonged anywhere. She had no family or friends and this made her very lonely. + +Helga had been walking for hours when she noticed a dark cloud in the distance. The cloud was getting bigger and bigger and soon enough it had engulfed the whole sky. Helga was scared of the storm and started running as fast as she could. + +Helga was soon far away from the storm, but then something unexpected happened. Everything around her suddenly turned dirty. She looked down and realized that she had stumbled right into a muddy puddle. Helga was mad and looked up at the sky. But the sky was still full of dark, menacing clouds. + +Helga realized that the storm and the muddy puddle were connected. Even though she still didn’t feel like she belonged anywhere, she was happy that she was safe from the storm. She felt comforted by the knowledge that no matter how muddy and dirty things may get, she would always find shelter from the storm. +Molly and her brother, Tyler, went out to play. They found a box of ice on the ground. Molly was very excited and said, "Let's bury it!" Tyler was nervous, but he agreed. They started to dig the hole and put the ice in it. + +After they finished burying the ice, they heard a loud noise. They were both scared and they ran into the house. They quickly told their mom what happened. Mom was very scared too, and she went outside with them to see what had made the noise. + +When Mom got outside, she saw a big angry bear digging up the ice. Mom yelled for Molly and Tyler to run back inside, and they did. The bear got the ice and then ran away. Molly and Tyler were very sad and scared. They never went back outside that day. +Once upon a time there was a nosy frog. He wanted to go for a dive! So he jumped into the pond and looked for a place to dive. + +He looked around and spotted a scary face in the water. The frog was scared but he was too nosy to leave. He decided to dive into the water and see what the face was. + +The frog went down, deeper and deeper. He finally came face-to-face with the face. It was a friendly fish! The two were excited to be reunited and they swam around together, exploring the lake. + +The frog and the fish were now good friends. They swam around the lake together and played hide and seek all day. They laughed and had so much fun! + +The frog and the fish enjoyed each other’s company so much that they headed back to the pond together. They said goodbye and promised to meet up again soon. +Jane was a very attractive girl. She had long, shiny brown hair and big green eyes. Every day, she went for a walk in the park nearby. + +One day, when she was walking in the park, she saw a puppy. It was a cute little puppy with white fur. Jane smiled when she saw it and went over to say hello. She reached out to pet it and the puppy licked her hand. + +Afterwards, Jane wiped her hand due to all the slobber on it. She looked in her pocket and found a treat for the puppy. She offered it to the puppy and it happily ate it up. + +After some cuddles and lots of kisses, Jane said goodbye to the puppy. She took one last look at the puppy and the puppy waved goodbye. She was very happy that she had such an attractive puppy as her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Jack. Jack was three years old and he loved to play outside. + +One day, Jack went out to the park with his mom. He was so excited to play. + +Jack noticed a big rock and he ran over to it. He looked at it and said, "Mom, can I kick it?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Jack. See if you can kick that rock!" + +Jack got ready and he kicked the rock. The rock moved down the hill and made a sound like a zipper. + +Jack laughed and said, "Mom, did you hear that? That was so cool!" + +His mom said, "Yes, Jack. That was very cool! Let's go and try again! Are you ready to kick the rock again?" + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes, I'm ready!" + +So they went and tried again and again. Jack had so much fun kicking the rock down the hill until the sun went down. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maggie. Every day, Maggie would ride her bicycle with her friends in the park near her house. They would all race around and around, playing tag and having fun. + +One day, Maggie told her friends she wanted to ride her bike farther away than the park. They all told her that it wasn't safe and she shouldn't go. + +But she was feeling brave and wanted an adventure. So Maggie waved goodbye, hopped on her bike and rode off. + +She kept going and going until she was so far that the park looked tiny. Maggie was so happy as she rode, taking in the beautiful scenery. But soon, the landscape became boring and Maggie started to feel tired. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hey, little girl! It's not safe out here. You should turn back!" Maggie looked up to see an old man on a horse. She thanked him, hopped back on her bike and rode safely back home. +Once upon a time there was a little gorilla. It was very colorful and it liked to stay close to its family. One day, the gorilla had to go out and explore. It wanted to protect its family so it left to look for danger. + +It soon encountered a mean tiger. The tiger wanted to harm the family but the gorilla bravely tried to protect them. + +The gorilla fought with all its strength but the tiger was too strong. In the end, the tiger won and the poor gorilla got hurt badly. The family was devastated and could not protect their beloved gorilla. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a humble kangaroo named Grapie. He lived in a forest filled with beautiful and peaceful animals. Every day, Grapie would hop around and explore his home. + +One fine day, Grapie heard an unfamiliar sound that filled the air. He hopped over to the source of the noise and saw two other animals in a heated argument! Grapie was very curious what they were arguing about and he hopped close. + +The two animals were arguing how to share a big bunch of grapes. The taller animal said "I think we should part the grapes", but the shorter animal disagreed. + +Just then, Grapie said, "Oh friends! Why don't we both take one grape each? That will make us both happy". The two animal smiled, thanked Grapie, and agreed. + +Grapie hopped away with a big smile, happy that he had helped his animal friends. +One gloomy day, two friends, David and Jessie, met up in a park. David was wearing a red coat with a zipper up the front. + +"Where are you going, David?" Jessie asked. + +"On an adventure!" he replied. "Will you come with me?" + +Jessie agreed and they both set off, with David's coat zipper undone. + +But soon they ran into a problem. On the other side of the park there was a big muddy puddle that they couldn't cross. + +"What should we do now?" asked Jessie with a frown. + +Then David had an idea. He pulled the zipper from his red coat and told Jessie to pull it tight. + +"I think we can use this to unite us and get across the puddle!" said David. + +Jessie beamed with excitement and together they held on tightly and crossed the muddy puddle. + +When they reached the other side, the friends high-fived each other! They had used their combined force to unite them and overcome the problem. +James and his mommy went to the playground to play. James saw a crane and was so excited! He ran up to it and tried to add it to his collection of toys. His mommy got embarrassed because James was too big to fit under the crane. But James didn't give up. He asked the crane nicely if he could add it to his collection of toys. The crane said yes! + +James was so happy! His mommy was still embarrassed, but she was also very proud of James for being so polite. She gave him a big hug and said, "You asked the crane very nicely, and you should be proud of yourself!" James was happy to add the crane to his toy collection. He thanked the crane and gave him a hug. +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to walk through the desert. One day, she was walking and saw a cactus. She was very scared of the cactus because it had lots of needles. Suddenly, something strange happened: a peaceful voice came from the cactus. + +The voice said "Don't be scared, I'm friendly. I'm a peaceful cactus." The girl was surprised. She asked, "Are you friendly?" + +The cactus said, "Yes. I'm friendly, but don't touch me. The needles are sharp and can hurt you if you're not careful." + +The girl was very happy to meet the peaceful cactus. She thanked the cactus for the advice and walked away. She learned a valuable lesson from her adventure: always be kind and friendly, but be careful not to get too close to things that may harm you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Pete. He was sad because his mummy couldn't have a hug. He felt all alone. So, he decided to run away from home. + +He ran for a very long time and soon he was very tired. He could not run any more. He looked everywhere but could not find anywhere to have a rest. + +The sky was dark and it started to get cold. Pete shivered and cried. He looked for a warm place to sleep, but could not find one. + +So unfortunately, Pete spent the night in the cold. He was so tired and he could not sleep. By morning, Pete had a bad cold and felt much worse. He was too tired and too sad to carry on. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were named Mary and Sarah. Mary was very bossy and liked to tell Sarah what to do. One day, Mary wanted to take Sarah to the subway. Sarah was nervous because she didn't know what a subway was. + +When they finally arrived at the subway, Sarah was scared. But Mary was bossy. She told Sarah to follow her and not to be scared. Sarah followed Mary and they both went inside the subway. + +Mary and Sarah had lots of fun going around the subway. They looked at all the different things and laughed a lot. They also met many new people who were very friendly. + +When it was time for Mary and Sarah to go home, Sarah was no longer scared. She learnt that it is important to be brave and try new things. She also realised that it is good to listen to your friends but it is not ok to always be bossy. +There was once a miserable puppy who was lost in the woods. All alone, he looked for someone to show him the way. Suddenly, he spotted an owner walking through the trees. Excitedly, he ran over to him and leapt up to touch him. + +The owner smiled and kneeled down to give him a pat. "You must be lost," he said. The puppy's tail wagged as he heard the friendly words. + +The owner took the puppy back home with him. After a bath and some food, the pup felt much more comfortable. He was so happy to have an owner he could touch. + +Now the puppy spends his days lying in the sun, happy and content - no longer miserable. +Once there was a girl named Sam. She was three years old. Sam had long, blonde hair and bright, blue eyes. + +It seemed like an ordinary day. But something special was about to happen to Sam. She went to the kitchen and saw something strange. There was cream! It was everywhere. + +The cream seemed to go on forever. It was like a big, white ocean. Sam was so surprised. She wanted to touch it but she was afraid. + +Suddenly, an old lady appeared. She laughed and said, "Tell you what, why don't you jump in the cream?". Sam smiled and nodded eagerly. + +So Sam closed her eyes and jumped. The cream felt cold and slippery. She felt so happy! She swam in the cream for a long time. When she was finished, the cream was gone. + +But Sam didn't forget the wonderful day she spent in the cream. It seemed like a dream come true! +Sam and his dad went on a trip to the mountain. Sam was so excited to go on an adventure. When they arrived, they had to climb up the mountain. It was a lot of work, but they had a lot of fun. As they reached the top, Sam was showed a beautiful view. + +But then something unexpected happened. Suddenly, a giant monster appeared. It was so disgusting that both Sam and his dad were scared. Even the monster was scared and ran away. Sam and his dad took a deep breath and laughed about what had happened. + +But then the monster came back. It was angry and wanted to fight. Sam's dad told Sam to hide, and he ordered the monster to go away. But that didn't work. The monster was too strong, and Sam's dad started to worry. + +Then, Sam remembered something he had been taught by his mom and dad. He bravely stepped forward and said, "Monster, go away! I do not like you, and I will not let you hurt us!" + +The monster suddenly felt different. He was no longer angry, but grateful that Sam was brave enough to stand up to it. It went away and never came back again. + +Sam and his dad were very proud of his courage. They knew that the best way to face a conflict is to stand strong, stay brave, and be kind. +Molly was a 3 year old girl who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her parents. She was so excited she started to yell out loud. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from above. She looked up and saw an open window on the ceiling. She was so curious and nervous that she wanted to see what was causing the noise. + +Molly shouted to her parents: "I want to see what's up there!" Her parents hugged her and said: "No, honey, it's too dangerous". But Molly insisted and her parents gave in. + +Molly climbed up to the window. She peeked inside and saw a big, angry face. It was the scary man from next door and he was yelling very loudly. Molly screamed in terror and ran away in fright. Her parents tried to console her but Molly was too scared to calm down. + +That night, Molly had nightmares about the scary man yelling at her. Even months later she was still very nervous and scared of the ceiling. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Carl. He loved to explore and find exciting adventures. One day he heard about a unique bridge across the lake. He wanted to see it! So he grabbed his coat and hat and head off to the bridge. + +When Carl got to the bridge, he was amazed. It was impressive, with tall towers and intricate carvings. He decided to take a closer look, so he carefully stepped onto it. + +Suddenly, Carl saw something move out of the corner of his eye. He turned around and he saw a wild, furry animal! It was a squirrel! The squirrel was friendly and gave Carl a little nod before it scampered away. Carl thought it was so cool and he waved goodbye. + +The next day, Carl went back to the bridge. This time the squirrel was waiting for him with a sign in his hands. Carl couldn't believe it. The sign said, "Welcome Carl! I'm glad you enjoy our bridge!" + +Carl was so surprised. He had no idea that the squirrel knew his name. He couldn't believe it. + +From then on, Carl and the squirrel were friends. Every time Carl visited the bridge, the squirrel would greet him with the sign. + +Carl was so thankful for his unique bridge friend! +Tim was a selfish driver. He was always rushing and never cared about anyone else. + +One day, he was driving down the street. He was going faster than usual. Suddenly, a little girl was crossing the street. + +Tim had to make a decision. He could speed up and not stop, or he could slow down and stop in time. + +But Tim was selfish. He kept speeding and didn't stop. But luckily, the little girl stopped in time. She was so brave and quick! + +In the end, Tim learned a valuable lesson. He learned that sometimes it's ok to be slow and take your time. It's better to be kind than to be selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little thief who wanted to take some things from a village. But the people in the village were very careful and watched their things closely. + +One day, all the people from the village decided to unite and stop the thief from taking any more from them. So they all got together and said: "We must work together to stop the thief". + +The people banded together and followed the thief. He did not know what was happening, so he tried to run away. But the people were too fast and they caught him. + +The little thief was so scared that he told them he was sorry and promised to never come back to the village again. + +The people of the village were very happy that they had united and stopped the thief. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very excited because he was going to take a bus ride. He clapped and smiled as the bus arrived. + +The little boy got on the bus and was so surprised. The bus was full of yummy treats. The boy looked around and saw cakes, brownies and ice cream. He thought it was the most delicious thing he had ever seen. + +However, when the little boy tried to grab a treat, the bus driver yelled at him. He said the treats were not for passengers. The little boy's smiled turned into a frown and he started to cry. + +Finally, the bus ride was over and the little boy got off the bus. He was so sad and wished he could have eaten one of the delicious treats. Sadly, his wish did not come true and he never got to enjoy any of the treats. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bob who had a piggy bank. He wanted to share his treasure with his friends but he had no way to show them all he had. + +One day, Bob had an idea. He went to a shop and asked for a print of his treasure. The shopkeeper was happy to help and made a print of all of Bob's treasures. + +The next day, Bob shared the print with all of his friends. Everyone was excited to see the print and thought it was so special! Little did they know that Bob's treasure was much more than just the stuff in the print. + +When Bob finally shared the real treasure, everyone was disgusted. They thought the real treasure was too ordinary compared to the special print of his belongings. + +There are two messages in this story - one, it is important to share what you have with others, and two - don't judge a book by its cover. The print may have looked wonderful, but the real treasure was much more special. +Once upon a time there was a clown who liked to play. He was very fast and liked to run around and play tag. + +One day he saw something shiny on the ground. He picked it up and it made a snapping noise. He had found a snap toy! + +At first, he didn't know how to use it. He watched some children playing and saw how they snapped the pieces together. So he tried it too. He snapped the pieces together and soon he had a big picture with bright colors. He was so happy! + +The clown kept playing with the snap toy and soon he was very fast at it. He showed the toy to all his friends and they had a lot of fun with it. + +The clown was happy and so was everyone else. They had lots of fun playing with the snap toy together. The end. +Once there was a brave little girl named Penelope. She wanted to go visit the barber shop. When she arrived, she showed a lot of courage. She asked the barber if he could give her a haircut. The barber was surprised and asked Penelope why she wanted a haircut. Penelope answered, "Because I want to look different!" The barber smiled and said, "It takes a lot of courage to do something like that, so let's get to work!". The barber gave Penelope a new haircut and when she was done, she was so proud of herself for being so brave. Penelope thanked the barber for his help and then left. She was very happy with her new look. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Anna and Ben. They wanted to go outside to play, but it was too hot. Anna had an idea. "Let's go to the park," she whispered to Ben. + +Ben thought it was a great idea. They quickly skipped to the park and saw the big, high slides. They both took a turn, and Ben went even higher than Anna! + +After they were done sliding, they decided to sit down near the big, tall grill. They could feel the heat coming off the metal. + +Anna turned to Ben and asked, "Do you want to grill something on it?" Ben was excited because he had never grilled anything before. + +They ran to Anna's house and grabbed some food to cook. Anna put the food on the grill, and soon the delicious smell made its way around the park. + +Everyone was very impressed. Anna and Ben had a great day! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful wish. It danced around in the sky, twinkling in the nighttime. It was a special wish and everyone wanted to help it come true. They tried to do their best to support the wish, but sadly, it didn't happen. + +The wish got sadder and sadder and no one knew what to do. People sent it messages of love and encouragement, but still the wish couldn't come true. Everyone wanted to help, but they just didn't know how. + +Finally, after struggling and trying for what seemed like forever, the wish gave up. It stopped twinkling in the night sky and disappeared, never to be seen again. No matter how hard people tried, the wish just could not come true. + +And so, the beautiful wish was never fulfilled. Everyone was sad and disappointed, but there was nothing else that could be done. +Once upon a time, a little rabbit named Hop hopped through the forest. Suddenly, he heard a distant rumble. Hop trembled as he tried to find out what made the sound. He hid behind a tree, hoping he would not be seen. He looked around, but he could not see anything. + +He was about to keep hopping when he heard a voice. It was a small voice coming from a bush. Hop was surprised. He looked closer and saw a little mouse! The small mouse was shaking with fear. + +Hop asked the mouse, "What happened?". The mouse replied, "I heard the rumble and I was scared. I thought something bad was coming. I was so scared I hid. I should not have been scared - nothing bad was coming." + +Hop smiled and said, "Sometimes being scared is okay. But being brave is much better. People who are brave learn new things, go on adventures and make new friends." + +The little mouse learned a valuable lesson that day. He was never scared when he heard a distant rumble again. He had become brave, and that made him and Hop very happy. +Once upon a time there was a turkey who loved to read. Every day, she would head to the big library with her friends to look for books and share stories. + +One day, she was looking around the shelves when she heard a noise. It was coming from the back of the library, so she decided to investigate. + +When she got to the back, she saw two clumsy monkeys giggling together. They were trying to balance on one of the tall bookshelves! + +The turkey quickly ran up to the monkeys and said, "What are you doing? You should not be here!" + +The monkeys stopped and looked at her with surprise. One of them said, "We were just looking for a book to read! Can you help us find one?" + +The turkey smiled, and showed them to a special corner of the library where all the books were. That day, the three friends read stories until the sun went down. +Once, there was a small bird who felt very nervous. He was very scared because he felt so small and weak. + +One day, he decided to try something he had never done before- flying. He spread out his wings and took off. +At first, he was shaky and scared, but every flap of his wings made him feel more brave. + +He flew so far that he eventually made it to a large mountain made of ice. He was so excited! But, he was also scared because he knew he could slip and fall. + +He thought and thought about what to do. Then he had an idea- he could attach himself to the mountain and climb up to the top! + +So, and with some careful planning, he used his claws to attach himself to the mountain. As he flew higher and higher, he began to feel less and less nervous. + +At the top of the mountain, he could see so far and wide. He had done it! He had conquered his fear and was overjoyed. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Sandy. One day, she took a walk to a beach. Sandy saw a shell that was light and very beautiful. She bent down and tried to peek into it. + +Sandy said to herself, "What a pretty shell!" + +Suddenly she heard a voice coming from inside the shell! She was so surprised and said, "Who is this?" + +The voice said, "I'm a fairy! Let me out! Please?" + +Sandy smiled and said, "OK, I will open the shell." She carefully opened the shell and out flew a beautiful and sparkling fairy. + +"Thank you! Now, as a reward, I will give you three wishes!" said the magical fairy with a sparkle in her eye. + +Sandy smiled, "Wow! Thank you, magical fairy!" +Tommy was having a bad day. His big brother was being very stubborn and kept teasing him. He just wanted to wear his favourite blue blouse. But his brother wouldn't let him. He kept taking it and funnelling it away so Tommy couldn't get it. + +Tommy was getting angry and couldn't understand why his brother didn't want him to wear the blouse. He decided to take it back. He was very determined but his brother was too big. + +Tommy was starting to feel sad until he had a good idea. He ran and asked his mom for help. His mom knew he was feeling down about the blouse so she asked Tommy's brother to give Tommy back his blouse. + +Finally, Tommy was able to wear his favourite blouse. He was very happy and his brother wasn't being so stubborn anymore. Tommy was happy to wear his blouse and learned that it was ok to ask for help sometimes. +John was in the town with his mommy. He was so excited because he loves exploring the town. Everywhere he looked there was something new to see. + +Suddenly something disgusting caught his eye. It was a big, green, slimy bug. Yuck! John was very scared and wanted to get away from it. + +Mommy saw how scared John was and gave him a big hug. She told him that the bug was just trying to 'play' and that it was nothing to be scared of. + +John was still a bit scared, but started to feel better. Together, they continued exploring the town and John couldn't believe how exciting the town was! +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was walking around in a big field. The sky was clear and blue. + +She looked around, and she saw something special. It was a temple. It was very pretty and looked like it was made out of special stones. + +The girl was very interested in it. She stepped closer and started to guess what was inside the temple. + +So she thought and thought, but she couldn't guess what was inside. So she decided to go inside and find out for herself. + +When she went inside, she saw lots of things. There were toys and books, and even some cookies for a snack. The girl was so happy! She had guessed right. +Once there was a family who lived in a big house. Their daughter Jenny was very excited that day. Why? Because someone was coming to deliver a special present to her home. + +When the present arrived, Jenny opened it excitedly. Inside was a beautiful picture of her mom and dad. She was so happy that she gave them a big hug and said, "Thank you for my special picture!" + +Unfortunately, the happy moment was interrupted when Jenny's brother Charlie started to cry. He wanted a special picture too. Jenny said, "Brother there is only one picture, but don't worry. I can draw you one." + +However, Charlie shook his head, "No. It must be something as beautiful as yours!" + +Jenny smiled and said, "That's ok. I promise I will make a beautiful picture for you too. Just wait a few days and I will deliver it to you." + +Charlie stopped crying and smiled. Jenny knew that her hard work would pay off and that her brother would be very happy when he finally received the beautiful picture she had made. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mary. Mary had green hair and she loved to explore in nature. + +One day Mary was running around in the park and she found a little top. Mary was so excited and she carefully picked it up. She then walked up the hill to find the perfect spot to spin her top. + +Suddenly, she felt the ground trembling. Mary was scared and dropped her green top on the ground. She grabbed hold of a nearby tree and the trembling stopped. + +She quickly picked up her top and hugged it tightly. She decided to keep her top for special occasions and never forget about the magical trembling that made her so scared. +Once there was a little bird. He wanted to fly but he couldn't. He was sad, so he asked his mom for help. His mom was very patient. She showed him how to flap his wings. + +The little bird tried, but he still couldn't fly. His mom thought for a minute, then she had an idea. She found a Plastic bag and made it into a big kite. She told the little bird to hold onto it while she held the string. + +So the little bird held on tight, and his mom pulled the string. The little bird started to fly. He was so excited and happy! He soared higher and higher until he was out of his mom's reach. + +But the little bird was so excited, he didn't realize what had happened. He kept going and the string started to unravel. The kite got caught in a tree, and he was stuck! + +The little bird was very upset, but his mom was very patient. She climbed up the tree and got the kite out, and then she carried her son back home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play with her red slide. Every day, she would go out in the backyard and fly down the slide. She had lots of fun. + +One day, when she was playing on her slide, something strange happened. Her slide started to sink into the ground. She couldn't believe it. She tried to pull it out, but it was too heavy. It slowly disappeared in the ground. + +Amy was so mad. She didn't know what to do. She started to cry. She wanted her red slide back. + +Later, her mom came over and saw what happened. She knew she had to help Amy get the slide back. She asked the neighbors around the area to look for her slide. Finally, someone found it in a nearby backyard. + +The next day, Amy's slide was back in her backyard. She was so happy that she could go down the slide again. She hugged her mom and thanked her for helping her find it. + +From that moment on, Amy was more careful when she was playing with her red slide and she made sure it never disappeared again. +Once upon a time there was a naughty girl. She was always getting into trouble for being too mischievous. + +One night the girl was especially naughty. She wanted to jump on her mattress, so she did without asking. She enjoyed jumping on her mattress and could jump higher and higher and felt like she could fly. + +But then suddenly she heard a noise. Her mummy had heard the noise and so she came into the girl's bedroom. The girl was very scared as she knew she was in trouble. + +But her mummy smiled at her and said it was ok. She told the girl that she can sometimes enjoy jumping on her mattress, but she must not do it all the time. + +So the naughty girl promised her mummy that she would not do it again. Then she hugged her mummy and went to bed. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there were two birds, Jay and Mint. Jay was very smart and knew lots of things, but Mint was ignorant and didn't know anything. + +Every day, Jay wanted to fly and explore the world. He would ask Mint to come with him, but Mint was scared and never wanted to. + +Finally, Jay got mad and said that he would jump off of the tree without Mint. Mint was scared, so he decided to join Jay and they both jumped off the tree! + +When they landed, Mint saw a mint leaf lying on the ground. He ran over to get it and Jay laughed and said that maybe Mint wasn't so ignorant after all. + +Mint was so happy to find the mint leaf, and so Jay and Mint were friends again. They flew around together and explored the world, learning lots of new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Charlie. Charlie was three years old and loved to explore. One day, he decided to explore the big street near his house. + +Charlie felt excited but also a little scared. He took a deep breath and stepped onto the street. He looked up and down an saw lots of cars, whizzing very fast. + +But Charlie was a brave boy. He said to himself, "I'm brave. I can do it. It's easy." So he started to walk slowly and carefully down the street. + +Suddenly, something made a loud noise behind him. He jumped and spun around. It was only a big lorry! Charlie laughed, feeling relieved. He carried on down the big street, feeling happy and safe. + +When he got home, he told his mummy proudly what he had done. She said, "You were so brave! Well done Charlie!" Charlie smiled and knew that he had been brave - and that the big street wasn't so scary after all. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who went to the beach. One was named Pedro and the other was named George. + +They wanted to look for oysters and were very excited. They looked around everywhere, then suddenly Pedro spotted one. He shouted, "Look! There it is! It's a lucky oyster!" + +George ran to look and saw that it was an oyster split open and inside of it was a shiny pearl. Pedro and George looked at each other in amazement and laughed. + +George thought to himself, "It is so lucky we found this! We should be very happy!" + +The two friends picked up the pearl and took it home with them to keep as a special memory. +Once there was a boy named Jack and he wanted to gain a hoop. So his Mom bought him one. It was a special hoop and it was different than all the other hoops. He looked at it and was so excited and he wanted to show everyone it. He couldn't wait to put it on! + +He slipped the hoop around his waist and was so proud. He laughed and he danced and he showed everyone his special hoop. Everyone was so happy to see it and they said it was the most special hoop they had ever seen. + +So every day Jack put on his hoop and he would pretend he was a champion hoop dancer. He would dance around the room and jump through the hoop. Every day Jack gained practice and he got better and better. When he jumped through the hoop his Mom and Dad would cheer for him. + +So Jack kept practicing and kept dancing, and soon he was a real champion hoop dancer. He was so proud that he had gained his special hoop and become a great dancer. He could show off for his parents and make them proud. + +That's the story of how Jack gained his special hoop and became a champion hoop dancer. +Once upon a time, there was an open field with bugy grass. In the middle of the field, there was a horse. He was a big, strong horse with a beautiful coat. + +The horse stood there, staring out at the field. Suddenly, he noticed a little girl. She was about three years old, wearing a bright pink dress. The horse and the girl began to stare at each other. + +The horse snorted softly. He was a bit unsure of the girl. He had never seen a human this close before. But then, the girl smiled. She reached out and touched the horse’s muzzle. + +The horse was surprised! He whinnied softly and looked deep into the girl’s eyes. Then the girl giggled, and the horse knew he liked her. + +Suddenly, the girl pulled something out of her pocket. It was a sour green apple! She held it out to the horse and he sniffed it carefully. He liked the smell and gently took the apple out of her hand. + +The little girl smiled as she watched the horse eat the apple. She could tell he liked it. She felt so happy that the horse liked her. + +The horse and the little girl stared at each other for a few more moments before the little girl turned and ran back home. The horse could feel her smile long after she left. It made him happy… +Dad was carrying a bright wrap and pushed it to the table. He smiled at Alice, his three-year-old daughter. + +“Can you help me open it?†Dad asked. +Alice nodded and jumped up excitedly. + +Alice pushed against the wrap, but it wouldn't open. She grunted and pouted as Dad tried to help her. Finally, the wrap gave way and a brightly-coloured ball rolled out. + +Alice smiled in delight and picked up the ball. She hugged it tightly and looked up at Dad. Dad smiled back and said, “Let's go play with it!†+ +Alice pushed the ball across the floor and ran off to chase it. Dad watched happily asAlice laughed in delight. +Once upon a time there was a goat who lived in a small village. Everyday the goat liked to try to climb the tallest tree in the village. + +One day while the goat was climbing, a little girl saw him from a distance. The little girl shouted, "Hey goat! What are you doing?" + +The goat said "I'm trying to climb the big tree, but it's not so easy." + +The little girl said, "I can help, let me try." + +So the girl gave it a go, but she couldn't make it higher than the first two branches. + +The goat saw this and said "It's ok, don't worry it was a hard climb. Thank you for trying!" + +The little girl nodded and they both went their separate ways, but the goat still liked to climb the tree every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She loved horses and she always wanted to ride one. One day she asked her mom if she could go to horse riding lessons and her mom said yes. + +At the horse riding lessons, Jane met Molly, a beautiful horse. Jane was so excited to ride Molly. She hugged Molly and said, "I'm so happy to meet you, Molly." They both rode around the farm together. + +A few days later, Jane noticed that Molly wasn't feeling too good. She took Molly to the veterinarian. The veterinarian said Molly was just fine and that she was tired from all the riding. + + Jane and Molly enjoyed riding together every day. They had many more adventures and Jane was very happy that Molly was feeling better. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jean. One day she was playing outside when she found a glove. It was smooth and felt nice in her hand. She asked her mum, "What is this glove for?" Her mum smiled and said, "Just keep it with you, you'll find out soon." Jean didn't know why, but she kept the glove. + +The next day, Jean went to the park to play. She saw her friend Billy playing catch and went over to join him. She was excited because she remembered the glove! She put it on and threw the ball back to Billy. As she threw it, she said, "I have the answer!" + +Billy and Jean played catch for the rest of the day with the glove. Every time she caught the ball, Jean would say, "I have the answer!" Billy thought it was strange but Jean was having too much fun to care. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Billy told Jean, "You figured out what the glove was for! You were answering our catch game!" Jean felt so proud of herself and hugged Billy goodbye. She was excited to show her mum what she had figured out. +Once upon a time, far away, there was a fair planet. It was called Home Planet. Everyone who lived there was kind and sharing. + +One day, the people of Home Planet decided to send something special to their friends- they wanted to send love. So they made a huge rainbow and sent it out into the sky. + +When it reached the other planet, all the people there were excited. They smiled and waved. Everyone on both planets felt full of happy. + +The people of Home Planet decided to send love every day. So they made lots of rainbows and sent them out into space. Everyone was so happy and loved feeling so connected to each other. + +The two planets felt like one big, happy family! They would laugh, play and share stories together - everyone felt so fair. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She loved drawing pictures and being in nature. + +One day, Susie wanted to go on an adventure, so she grabbed her bow and arrow and set off into the woods. She had so much fun running and jumping, she forgot all about time. + +Suddenly, Susie heard a voice in the woods. It was her mom calling her name. She felt a little scared, so she hid behind a tree. + +“Susie, it’s time to go home,†her mom said in a serious voice. “Please come out so we can go.†+ +Susie came out and reluctantly went home. She knew her mom was reminding her to be careful in the woods and not stay too late. + +As she walked home, Susie looked at her bow and arrow and felt happy. She was glad her mom was there to remind her she was safe. +Once upon a time there was a handsome man who wanted to restore the hill that was near his house. He wanted to make it a tidy hill, so people could come to enjoy it. + +One day, he started to work on the hill. He dug and planted until it was looking very neat and tidy. People in the neighbourhood started to admire his work. + +The man was so proud of what he had done, so he decided to invite his friends to come and see the hill. On the day of the party, the man climbed to the top of the hill, but suddenly the hill started shaking and it began to collapse. + +One of his friends shouted, "What have you done? You should have never tried to restore this hill!" + +The man tried to make it stable again, but it was too late. He was very sad that his work had ended in a bad way. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy called Jack. He had a strong stack of boxes in the garden, and liked to play with them. + +One day, Jack noticed that the stack was tipping over. He wanted to save it! So he quickly ran over and pushed it. But the stack was too heavy for him. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice came from behind him. "Let me help you!" + +Jack turned around and saw his dad. With his help, Jack managed to save the stack. Jack's dad was really strong. He also told Jack that he should have asked for help first. + +Jack thanked his dad. Together they moved the stack to a safer place. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Bob. He lived in a big city and every day he took a ride on the subway. +One day, Bob got on the subway and something strange began to happen. It started to shrink! Suddenly, the subway was a tiny size and Bob was scared. He didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Bob had a great idea. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes and set off to explore the tiny subway. He moved around and saw all the different parts of it. +Finally, he saw a red button. He pressed it and the subway started growing back to its normal size. + +Bob was very happy. He was brave enough to take an adventure even when things seemed scary. From that day on, Bob was always brave and loved taking rides on the subway! +The sun was shining brightly and the birds were singing happily. It was a beautiful day and Sally was outside running and playing. Suddenly, she sneezed and it made her eyes water. She started to feel a bit itchy, so she stopped to scratch her arm. + +Sally ran over to her Mummy and said, “Mummy, my arm is itchy.†Mummy took a look at Sally’s arm and noticed a red bump on it. “Oh my!†exclaimed Mummy. “It looks like you have a hive! They can be very fragile, so be careful not to scratch too hard.†+ +Sure enough, Sally’s hive got bigger and bigger over the days, and it was very itchy. One night, Sally had to keep her hands inside her pockets to stop her from scratching. Just then, Sally sneezed and her hive popped! Much to Sally’s surprise, it wasn’t as painful as she thought it would be. Her Mummy had been right, it was fragile! + +Sally was relieved to have the hive gone, and she was very glad her Mummy had warned her not to scratch too hard. From then on, Sally was more careful about where she went so she wouldn’t get any more hives. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake. He loved playing with his friends, but he was also very regular and liked to stay home most days. One day, he got a fancy camera for his birthday and he was very excited. + +However, Jake wasn't good at sharing his camera with his friends. He was only happy when he was the one taking pictures. In the end, his friends stopped playing with him, because he wouldn't accept other people using his camera. + +Sad and alone, Jake spent most of his time taking pictures by himself. He became so preoccupied with his camera, he no longer saw any point in playing with his friends. + +The moral of this story is to always be kind and accepting of others, even with your beloved possessions. Sharing is caring! +Once upon a time, there was a lonely pastel bear. Every day it would go out into the world to look for friends. But no matter how far it went, it could never find any. + +One day, the bear decided to try something different. It went up to a hill and waited. Soon, a pretty pastel rabbit hopped up to the bear, and the two of them became fast friends. + +Every day the bear and the rabbit would go on long adventures. They'd explore the forest, the sea, and the desert. But no matter how far they traveled, they never felt lonely. + +The bear and rabbit had so much fun together, they soon became the best of friends. They visited each other often and they even played games. It was almost like they were family. + +And so, the bear and rabbit lived happily ever after, never feeling lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Molly. She was three years old. One day, Molly was playing in her kitchen, when she noticed something squeezing by the sink. She looked closely and saw a big, black bug. Molly was scared, but she decided to reach out and grab it. It felt slimy and squishy! She squeezed it gently and then let it go. + +Molly looked around and noticed other things she had never seen before. She saw blue, slimy shapes in the sink and strange, black bugs crawling in the cupboards. Molly opened one of the cupboards and found a big, yellow thing that she had never seen before. It looked slimy and wet. + +Molly was feeling brave, so she touched it. It was slippery and strange to the touch. It was unknown to Molly, so she called it 'Mystery'. Molly ventured further into the unknown and discovered more strange things in the kitchen, but she was happy and had fun. + +At the end of the day, Molly went to bed, feeling brave and proud of herself. She had explored the unknown and made a new friend, Mystery! +Once upon a time there was an old man. He lived in a small house in a big, busy city. Every day, he would get up early to sell his shampoo on the street. + +One morning, the old man had an extra struggle getting out of bed. He felt tired and achy, like he was getting sick. He still got up and loaded his cart with shampoo to start his day. + +As the old man walked along the sidewalk, he heard someone call out to him. He saw a little boy, no more than 3 years old, standing right in front of him. + +"What do you want?" the old man asked. + +The little boy grinned and said, "I want some of your shampoo!" + +The old man smiled and sold the boy a bottle of shampoo. The boy thanked him and happily ran off with his purchase. + +Little did the old man know that his small act of kindness would pay off later. That night, the old man's fever had broken and he realized that the act of kindness he showed to the little boy had made him get better! +One day, Jonny and his mommy went to the park. They saw a thin tent appear. Jonny wanted to see what was inside the tent. He asked his mommy to go in and take a look. + +Mommy said,"Let's wait a bit, Jonny. We'll go in later." + +Jonny did not understand why there was a tent in the park, but he didn't think much of it and enjoyed playing in the park. + +Hours later, mommy and Jonny walked closer to the thin tent. As they got closer, Jonny noticed that the tent was full of animals! Mommy asked him if he wanted to take a look at the animals and Jonny was so excited. + +He ran inside the tent, his eyes wide with delight. Mommy had set up the surprise for Jonny because it was the petting zoo! Jonny enjoyed petting all the different animals and it was one of the most fun and memorable days in Jonny's life. +One day, a small girl was walking with her parents in a large park. She saw a tunnel, and her eyes lit up. She asked her parents if she could go inside and explore. + +"No," said her parents. "You must stay here with us. It's too dangerous to go in without us." + +The little girl was sad but listened to her parents. She watched as her parents started to unpack a picnic basket. Deep inside she wished that she could explore the tunnel and see what it held. + +But then something happened. + +The small girl heard a loud noise outside the tunnel. She saw two large men staggering towards her and her parents. The men started yelling and pushing the girl and her parents away from the entrance and into the tunnel. + +The girl quickly realised that the men wanted to unpack the tunnel and search for something inside. Her parents told her to be brave and stay quiet during the ordeal. + +The little girl had a feeling that the men were looking for something bad. It seemed like it was the end of a dangerous setup - with a bad payoff. +Once upon a time, a spider was hopping around the garden looking for something fun to do. Suddenly, he came across two frogs sitting side by side. The spider wanted to join the fun, so he scuttled up to them and asked them what they were doing. One of the frogs said, "We are practicing our best cheering for the frog jumping contest tomorrow!" The spider thought this sounded like fun, so he asked if he could try. + +The two frogs looked at each other and smiled. "Of course!" They said. "Let's give it a try!" So the frogs jumped up and down while making some loud noises. The spider tried his best, but he only made squeaky little noises. + +The frogs were disappointed and said, "That's not good enough. We'll need much louder cheering to win the frog jumping contest!" + +The spider was so sorry, he felt like he had let the frogs down. He walked away sadly, but as he was walking away he heard the frogs applauding. He turned around, and the frogs said, "See you tomorrow! You have a lot of cheering practice to do, spider!" + +The spider was thrilled! He was going to practice hard and get ready for the frog jumping contest tomorrow. He couldn't wait to show the frogs how sorry he was with his loud cheering! +Once there was a little girl named Alice. She was only three years old, but her mom and dad were always eager to take care of her no matter what. + +One day, Alice complained about feeling sick and dizzy. Her mom and dad decided to take her to the doctor. + +At the hospital, the doctor looked at Alice and said, “Let’s do an x-ray to see what’s wrong.†While holding Alice’s hand, the doctor asked Alice to choose what color of x-ray she wanted. Alice was very excited and chose pink. + +The x-ray showed something delicate in Alice’s stomach. It was a small bug that had been giving her a lot of trouble. The doctor quickly took care of it with medicine. + +Alice smiled at the doctor and said, "I'm feeling better already!" +The elderly woman went out for a walk every day. She made sure to take extra care not to fall, since she was old and frail. One day, however, she wasn't so lucky. She slipped on some wet leaves, and before she could catch herself, she felt a sharp pain, and she knew she had hurt her ankle. + +The elderly woman had a daughter, who quickly came to her aid. With help from her daughter, the woman was able to get back on her feet, but the injury had done its damage. No matter how the woman iced her ankle and took her medicines, it kept getting worse. + +A few days later, the ankle had turned red, and it began to rot. The woman's daughter was so sad to see her mother in so much pain, so she quickly made an appointment with the doctor. Unfortunately, it was too late. The rot had gotten too severe and the woman had to have her foot amputated. + +Yet, the elderly woman and her daughter stayed strong and accepted their fate. Now, the woman has to use a wheelchair, but that hasn't stopped her from going out for a walk every day. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Thomas. He loved to explore and find new things. One day, Thomas found something special. It was a piece of velvet - he had never seen anything so pretty. He wanted to explore it, so he reached out and touched it. + +The velvet was very soft and smooth. Thomas was amazed by it. He had never felt anything like it before. It made him feel like he had discovered something special. + +As he touched the velvet, Thomas noticed something in the distance. It was a big, old house. It looked so magical and distant. Thomas wanted to explore the house and see what was there. + +So, Thomas carefully put the velvet back where he found it and began his adventure. He headed to the old house and soon discovered the wonderful things inside. It was an adventure he would always remember. +Jim was a small boy who loved to explore. One day he decided to go on a long walk by himself. Soon he came to a deep, dark forest. As he walked beneath the trees, he could feel them whispering and shaking. They seemed to be warning him to turn around. + +But Jim was brave. He kept on walking until he saw a big, old tree with a prune at its base. He bent down and picked up the prune, and as he did he felt suddenly forlorn and very miserable. + +Jim knew he had to leave the forest. He ran as fast as he could and all the trees trembled in terror as he passed. Eventually he made it out of the forest and vowed never to return. + +When Jim told his family what had happened in the forest, they were all scared. They knew that forest was a bad place. Jim never did return to the forest, remembering how it made him feel and how it made him tremble. +One day, Jack saw a cone. He wanted to get it, but it was too high up for him. He felt helpless. He tried to climb up to get it, but every time he slipped down again. He even tried asking the grown ups, but none of them could reach it either! + +Finally, he came up with an idea. He asked his friend for help and together, they were able to get the cone for him. It was a happy ending for Jack and his friend; they celebrated with ice cream cones! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to bounce. She bounced in the house, on the bed, and in the park. Everywhere she bounced the people around her would smile and laugh. + +One day, the girl decided to try something new. She bounced out of the house, far and away from the people. She headed into a deep, dark wood. + +When she arrived, the girl saw something incredible. A delicate, glowing light was bouncing around in the trees. She followed the light and before long reached an open glade. In the middle of it was a glowing creature. It was maybe the most delicate thing the girl had even seen. + +The creature noticed her, and suddenly the two were bouncing around the glade. As they did, the light grew brighter until it filled the whole forest. The girl smiled. This was the most amazing bounce of all. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree. Under the tree, there were two friends - Tommy and Sophia. Tommy was holding a pin and was looking very happy. + +Sophia looked at Tommy and said. "What's that, Tommy?" + +Tommy smiled and said, "It's a pin. I found it while I was playing in the garden." + +Sophia's eyes lit up. She said, "That's so cool, can I have it?" + +Tommy thought for a moment and said, "Yes, but only if you give me a hug." + +Sophia smiled and she hugged Tommy tightly. Tommy felt so happy that he gave Sophia the pin. + +The two friends smiled at each other and ran off to play under the tall tree. +Once upon a time, a big dog named Spot was playing in the park. He started running around, barking and having fun. Suddenly, in the distance he heard a noise. Spot cocked his head and listened carefully. He could hear a voice coming from far away. He started to get closer, and soon he could make out what the voice was saying. + +"Help me! Help me!" + +Spot started running toward the voice, and he soon saw a puppy stuck in a tree. Spot was very surprised. He could see the puppy was in need of help. He tried to reach the puppy with his mouth but he couldn't quite get him. + +Spot yelled up to the pup, "Hang on tight! I'll get you out of there!" Spot ran around the tree, searching for a way to help the pup. After a few minutes of searching, he came up with an idea. He got his mouth as close to the puppy as he could, and he started to climb up the tree with his teeth. + +The puppy was so relieved when Spot got him out of the tree. Spot and the pup were happy to be out of their distant and sticky situation. Spot wagged his tail and barked happily. The two friends then headed back to the park, safe and sound. +Once, there was a family that lived on a farm. They had a little girl named Mary. Mary loved to play outdoors and run around. One day, she wanted to explore all across the farm. She asked her father if she could. Her father said yes, but warned her to stay away from one area of the farm. So, Mary set off to explore the farm. + +As she made her way around, she soon came across that forbidden area. She peeked her head around the corner to see what was there. It was full of prunes! Big, juicy and healthy. Mary had never seen so many prunes in all her life. Before she knew it, she was eating a prune. + +Suddenly, Mary heard a voice. It was her father. He had been looking for her. He scolded her for coming to the forbidden area and started to weep. Mary felt so bad that she had made her father cry. She promised she would never disobey him again. + +From then on, Mary stayed away from the forbidden area. But each day, as she gathered up food for the family, she could not help but to remember the healthy prunes she had once seen. +Once upon a time, there was a young hippo called Thor. He was very independent and liked to do things on his own. Thor had a very big problem - he needed help to reach the juicy fruits that hung high up in the tree. Thor would try and try but just couldn't reach them. + +One day he noticed that if he stood on top of his friend Suzie the giraffe, he could just reach the fruit. This made Thor feel very happy and he invited Suzie to help him with his mission every time he needed it. Thor also took some of the fruits he picked and gave them to his friends. + +Thor soon started to realize that nice things like this come from helping others. He understood that it is important to rely on friends and be independent at the same time. + +Thor never gave up and worked hard to reach his goals. Even when he needed help, he was eager to do things on his own. And he was always thankful to his friends for their help. + +The moral of the story is to never be afraid of asking for help when you need it. But remember that being independent and helping others makes us happy. +Billy and his family were walking in the park when they noticed a small puppy. She had a red collar and was so soft and fluffy. + +Billy asked his mum, "can I offer the owner to keep the puppy?" His mum replied, "let's see if we can find the owner first." + +They spotted a woman who was looking around nervously. She noticed Billy and his family and asked, "have you seen my puppy?" + +Billy replied happily, "yes, we have! We were just about to offer you to keep her." + +The woman smiled, "I think she likes you! The puppy is so open and kind. Would you like to keep her as your pet?" + +Billy was so excited and couldn't believe it. He hugged the puppy and said, "Yes please!" + +From that day onwards, Billy had an open and kind puppy all of his own. They were the very best of friends! +Mikey and Lola were sitting outside in their garden, enjoying the warm sunshine. Mikey had a big mug of hot chocolate, and Lola had an ice lolly. They were having fun, playing and laughing together. + +"This is great, isn't it Mikey?" said Lola. + +"I'm really enjoying my hot chocolate," said Mikey. "It's yummy!" + +Just then, they saw their neighbour Claire walking by with her dog. Claire noticed they were enjoying their treats and she smiled. + +"Do you want to join us, Claire?" asked Lola. + +Claire said it was a difficult decision; she wanted some hot chocolate but didn't want to leave her dog. + +"That's ok, Claire," said Mikey. "I'll share my mug with you." + +Claire thought about it for a moment, then she agreed and joined Mikey and Lola in their garden. They all enjoyed their treats, chatting and watching the dog play. Then, when their treats were finished, the three of them waved goodbye to each other and went on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sarah. She had long, golden hair that went all the way down to her shoulders. Every day, it would blow in the summer breeze. + +One day, Sarah decided it was time for a new haircut. She wanted a fresh start, so she asked her mom for a friendly hairdresser to go and see. + +At the hairdressers, Sarah sat in the chair and told her hairdresser what she wanted. Soon, the hairdresser snipped away and Sarah felt the weight of her long hair release from her head. When she looked in the mirror, she saw a new, stylish haircut that was very friendly. + +Sarah smiled at her reflection and stepped outside. She felt lighter, happier and she knew that her new haircut was perfect. +Once there was a boy named Jake. Jake was three years old and very tired. He had been running around all day, playing games with his friends. + +That night, Jake lay in bed and was trying to sleep. His mom came in to check on him. + +"Are you sleeping well, Jake?" his mother asked. + +But Jake just replied "No, I'm not sleepy." + +His mother looked at him with sympathetic eyes. She said "I understand why you don't want to sleep. I remember when I was a kid, I felt the same way too. Do you want to hear my special word to help you sleep?" + +Jake nodded eagerly. + +"Ok," said his mother. "It’s called 'guilt-free'. It means don't worry about anything tonight. Sleep guilt-free and have sweet dreams." + +Jake smiled and obediently closed his eyes. He felt his eyelids getting heavy and before long, he was fast asleep. + +The next morning, Jake opened his eyes and felt full of energy--thanks to his mother's special word. He would never forget the word guilt-free as it had helped him sleep so well. +Once upon a time, there was a wild animal who lived in the jungle. His name was Stitch and he loved to explore. + +One day, Stitch decided to leave his home and go for an adventure. He ran and he ran until he reached a big river. He stopped and looked around. + +Stitch could not get across the river. He thought and thought until he suddenly had a great idea. He called out: “Friends! Can anyone help me get across?†+ +But no one answered. Stitch was sad and he thought he was all alone. Then, a voice came from the bushes. It was a kangaroo! + +The kangaroo said: “Why don’t you ask for help? We can all help each other when we’re in need!†+ +Stitch thanked the kangaroo for the good advice and quickly asked for help. Together, Stitch and the animals managed to get across the river. + +The moral of the story is: “If you need help, don’t be afraid to ask. Help can come from the most unexpected places!†+Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tony and Molly. They were always looking for fun and exciting things to do. + +One day, Tony and Molly decided to go on an adventure. They packed their bags and headed off to camp. + +When they arrived, Tony and Molly were so excited. They saw big tents, green trees, and a big river nearby. + +That night, Tony and Molly went for a walk in the woods. They saw a pink sparkly campfire in the distance and decided to investigate. + +They walked closer and saw a group of children sitting around the campfire. Tony and Molly waved to the children and asked if they could join. + +The children smiled and said "Sure!†They offered Tony and Molly some pink marshmallows and toasted them until they were golden brown. + +They stayed around the campfire for hours, sharing stories and singing songs. Tony and Molly had such a fun time that they didn't want to part. + +So they stayed at the camp, made new friends, and had the best adventure ever! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was very independent and wanted to explore the world. One day, he decided to go out on his own. He walked to the gate near his house and opened it. + +He stepped out and was really excited. He stumbled on the grass, but picked himself up quickly. He was walking along when he saw a tree. He wanted to climb on it and see what was on top. + +Jack climbed the tree and got to the top. He was so happy that he had been able to do it all by himself. He looked around and saw lots of things he hadn't seen before. He carefully climbed down and walked back to the gate near his house. + +He knew he'd have to open the gate to get back in. But instead of being scared, he tried to open the gate by himself. After a few tries, he was able to open it and walk back into his house. + +Jack was feeling very proud of himself. He had been so independent and had done it all by himself! +Once upon a time, there was an elephant called Elle. She was a very smart elephant and she wanted to be the best in her class. Every day, she studied hard with her tutor. + +One day, Elle's tutor told her that she had to forget the lesson she had learnt the day before. Elle didn't understand why, but she tried hard to forget what she had learnt. + +After weeks of forgetting and learning something new, Elle became very lonely. She wanted to talk to someone about why she had to keep forgetting. + +One day, her tutor came to her and said, "Elle, I know you feel lonely, but forgetting is very important. It helps you to use your mind even more!" + +Elle was so happy to hear this. She started to forget the lessons she learnt everyday, but she still enjoyed her lessons. She wasn't lonely anymore because she felt proud of her progress. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was only 3 years old. One day he decided to go for a walk. As he was walking, he noticed something strange. It was a nail in the ground. He was wondering what it was doing there. + +Jack bent over to take a closer look. He was so excited. He tried to grab it but it was stuck too tightly. He tried to use a stick to pass it but the stick wasn't strong enough. + +Suddenly, a slimy, disgusting frog hopped by. Jack was so scared by the sight of it. But then, he had an idea. He grabbed the frog and put it on the nail. The frog squatted down on top of it and the nail started to move. With a little bit of effort, it passed out of the ground. + +Jack was very happy. He had gotten the nail out. He said thank you to the frog for helping him with the passing and then he continued on his walk. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old and she loved to play with her friends. One morning, Sally's mommy dropped her off at school. + +At school, Sally found some of her friends and they all started to play together. Sally was having so much fun that she decided to throw her toy up into the air. She threw it so high that it made her feel dizzy when she tried to watch it go up. + +Sally and her friends laughed as the toy went higher and higher into the sky. Then, the toy came down and Sally caught it! She was so happy. + +The bell rang, and it was time for Sally to go to class. But she was so dizzy from watching the toy go up and down that she had to hold onto the wall so she wouldn't fall over. + +Finally, Sally made it to her classroom and the day continued as normal. She had lots of fun at school that day, and she never forgot the feeling of throwing her toy up into the sky. +There was a graceful girl playing in a park one day. She was chasing butterflies and rolling down the hills. But then she saw a cold puddle. She wanted so much to poke it but was a little scared. She looked around and didn't see anyone so she decided to be brave and poked the puddle. She proudly watched the water ripple out from the spot she had touched. She was so pleased with what she had done that she started to jump and dance around the puddle. It was so much fun to poke the cold puddle. +One day, Bobby went deep beneath the sea to find something special. He was excited and used his dependable swimming skills to explore. As he dove, he heard the rhythm of the ocean. Then, he saw a sparkly fish with a crown that made the most beautiful music. Bobby knew right away the fish was the thing he was looking for. + +He started to swim back with the fish, but a giant whale blocked the way! The whale was so big that Bobby thought he'd never be able to get past. But then he remembered the rhythm of the ocean. He started to clap and hum and the sound of the music calmed the whale. + +Bobby and the whale talked for a while until eventually the whale moved aside so Bobby could go back to the surface. Bobby used his dependable swimming skills to get there and he was glad to be back above the waves. He looked at the sparkly fish and smiled - he was sure he was going to make lots of beautiful music with his new friend. +Sam wanted a new jacket but his mom only had a few dollars to buy one. Sam's mom said he could pick out the jacket he wanted, but it had to be cheap. Sam looked through the coats, but none of them seemed just right. He couldn't decide which one to choose. + +Finally, he spotted a bright blue jacket with a big hood. The material was very soft and it looked comfortable. He thought it looked perfect for him. Then he saw the price tag, and it was very cheap! He decided that was the jacket he wanted. + +Sam's mom was happy he had chosen a cheap one. She said they now had enough money to buy food too. Sam was so excited with his new jacket. He was looking forward to wearing it on cool days. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious metal object that had been hidden deep in the ground. It was so shiny, yet so gloomy. Nobody had ever seen it before until one day a brave young girl went digging into the ground and found it! She brought it home and quickly realized it was crooked and broken. + +She knew she had to restore it, but the task seemed difficult. She tried her best to clean and fix it, but nothing seemed to work. Feeling discouraged, she decided to go outside and take a break from the project. + +As she was walking outside, she saw a strange old man. He smiled and said, "Maybe I can help restore your beautiful metal object." The girl looked at him, confused and uncertain, yet hopeful at the same time. + +The old man took the metal object and mended it with his own special tools. Before long, it was as shiny and glorious as it was before! He handed it back to the girl and said "You should take better care of this from now on!" + +The girl thanked the old man and ran back home to show her friends her restored metal object. She and her friends were so happy and excited to see it in all its glory again! Everyone was amazed at the old man's craftsmanship and thanked him for his help. + +From that day forward, the girl and her friends never forgot to take care of the mysterious metal object. +Once upon a time there was a ship that sailed on the sea. The ship had to cross the sea which was difficult. The sailors tried their best but they had a problem. Suddenly, a fire began to burn on the ship. + +The sailors were scared because the fire was getting bigger. They worked very hard to put out the fire, but it was too difficult. They had to give up. + +The fire burned the ship until there was nothing left. The sailors were very sad but they kept sailing on the sea. They never forgot the difficult experience that they faced. +Paul loved playing outside. He had big long muscles, and he was very strong. But he hated the grass. It was always tickling his feet, and it was so long. He wished it would just go away. + +One day, he saw something strange in the grass. It was small and round, with lots of legs. Paul didn’t know what it was, but he was scared. He tried to flap it away, but it wouldn’t go. He hated that bug. + +Paul ran inside to get his mom. She scared the bug away and told Paul it was a spider. She said he should be nice to it, as it helps catch flies. + +Paul thought about this. He realised he didn’t need to fear the spider, and decided he didn’t need to hate the grass anymore either. He now knew it was home to lots of creatures. So he started playing in the grass again with new appreciation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Rara. She was three years old and loved to collect things. One day, when she was out in the garden, she saw something shiny by the pond. She ran over to it and discovered it was a skeleton! + +Rara was very confused, she had never seen a skeleton before. She cautiously reached out and touched one of the bones. Suddenly, the ground shook and the skeleton came to life! + +The skeleton spoke to Rara in a gruff voice: "What are you doing here? This is my garden and you're disturbing my rest!" + +Rara was so scared and confused that she couldn't reply. She slowly backed away and ran home. + +The next day, Rara went back to the garden, but the skeleton was gone. She never collected anything from the pond again. +Once upon a time, two best friends were walking along a river. One of them wanted to catch some fish, but the other had a better idea. He said, “Let’s sell the fish. We can make some money!" The first friend was worried because he thought it would be wrong. But the other friend said, “It’s ok. We will catch only a few fish and make sure it’s enough for both of us. We won’t take too many!†+ +So they started to fish. The first friend caught a small, tasty fish. When they cooked it, it smelled wonderful. They sold the fish in the local market and made some money. + +The first friend was so happy. He learned an important lesson: it's ok to be a bit brave, as long as it's not taking away something from someone else. They both enjoyed the tasty fish and their worry went away. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to imagine. Every day she would imagine the most amazing things. One day, she imagined the most wonderful vehicle she had ever seen. It was like a car but bigger and better than any she had ever seen before. She imagined it was a bright pink colour with big, sparkly wheels. + +The girl was so excited by her imagination and she wanted to make her vehicle a reality. She tried drawing it but she couldn't quite make it look the way she had imagined. Then, she had an idea - what if she used something creative to make it? + +So, she ran to the garden and started collecting things like leaves, twigs, stones and flowers. She was so determined and excited about her project. After some time, she had enough items to make her vehicle. Slowly and carefully, she arranged them in the shape of her beautiful, creative vehicle. When she was done, she imagined what it would look like from inside and drove it around in her head. + +The girl was so proud of her work and of her colourful and creative vehicle. She imagined a lifetime of adventures that she would go on with her very own vehicle. +Once upon a time there was a big, long pond. All around the pond were big, green trees and the pond was filled with yummy, salty water. + +One day, a very naughty boy decided to disturb the pond. First, he threw a rock in the water and it made a huge splash. Next, he grabbed a handful of salt and sprinkled it in the water. + +The salt made the water taste yucky, so all of the animals were so sad. The animals stopped drinking the water and could not play in it either. + +But then one day, something amazing happened. A very kind man filled the pond with fresh, clean water. So, the animals could drink and play again. + +The naughty boy learned his lesson and never disturbed the pond again. +Once there was a little girl who was very scared. She was all alone and she couldn't find her mommy. But then something big and soft came close. It was a big, fluffy teddy bear! The teddy bear comforted her, and the little girl felt better. + +The teddy bear put its big ears close to her. She heard a soothing sound coming from its ears. It was like a song and it made her feel even more comforted. + +The little girl felt safe and happy again. She hugged the teddy bear tight, and they stayed like that until her mommy came. + +The mommy was so pleased to see the teddy bear comforting her daughter. She thanked the teddy bear, and the little girl thanked it too. Then the teddy bear smiled and waved goodbye. + +The little girl and her mommy went home and the little girl kept the teddy bear close to her. She never felt scared again because the teddy bear was always there to comfort her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Kate. She was a reliable three year old who loved to explore the world around her. She had an exciting idea to visit a new country, so she asked her parents for a passport. + +"No, Kate," said her parents. "You can't go anywhere. You're too young." + +Kate was frustrated, but she wouldn't give up. She decided to ask her grandpa instead. + +"Of course you can have a passport," said Grandpa. + +Kate was so excited and thanked him profusely. She had a dream to travel the world and she knew with the passport, she would be able to do this. + +But the adventure wasn't over yet. In order to get her passport to the new country, Kate needed to grow up. She had to learn to be more reliable. + +Kate worked hard, she studied, and she practiced every day. She was determined to show her parents she could be trusted and reliable. + +Finally after a few months, Kate had grown up enough to get a passport. Grandpa took her to the embassy to get her passport and soon she was jetting off to a new country and embarking on a wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to show her friends something special. She found a bulb that shone like the stars and she was excited to share it. + +But when she took the bulb outside and showed it to her friends, they all laughed and said the bulb was too dim and not interesting. The girl was so ashamed that she quickly hid the bulb away. + +But a kind voice inside her said not to be ashamed. She took a deep breath and decided to show her friends how special the bulb really was. She turned it on and it lit up the night sky like a bright star in the darkness. + +Her friends were so amazed that they all clapped and laughed with joy. The girl was happy to show them how special her bulb was and smiled proudly. +Once upon a time there was a sailor named Joe. He loved to sail on the sea and explore new places. One day Joe was sailing and came across a very strange island. + +When he got to the island he couldn't believe what he saw. There in the middle of the island was a bright red radish. + +He went up to the radish and said "What are you doing here?". +The radish replied, "I'm the original radish of the island". + +Joe was very curious and asked, "How did you become the original radish here?". +The radish said, "The wind blew me here many years ago and I took root and grew into what you see now!" + +Joe was amazed and said, "That is unbelievable!" and thanked the radish for telling him his story. + +The radish nodded and smiled, and Joe continued on his journey, filled with awe at this incredible discovery. +Once upon a time, there was an honest little girl called Daniela. Daniela was walking in the woods to find a mark for her game. Suddenly, she saw something shoot up in the sky! Daniela was so excited and chased after it. Daniela had never seen such a thing before. + +When she reached the mark, she found it was a small, white bird. It was so gentle and beautiful. Daniela felt so happy watching the bird fly around. She wanted to shoot it with her slingshot so she could keep it with her forever, but she remembered she was a honest girl and decided not to. + +So instead, she just watched the bird with admiration and joy. Whenever she was feeling sad, she would think of the happy memories she made with the bird, and it would make her smile. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jade and Lola. +Jade was a wise girl who always told stories and one day she had a special story to tell. She told Lola she had found a beautiful blouse in the park. +Lola was very jealous and wished it had been her who found it. +She said to Jade, “That’s not fair! I want the blouse too!†+Jade was wise and knew Lola was just feeling sad. She told Lola that there were plenty more beautiful blouses in the shops. +Lola felt better and thanked Jade for being so wise. They both smiled and started looking for more blouses. +One quiet day, Lucy and her mommy went to the store. They went to buy some decorations for Lucy's bedroom. Lucy wanted to pick out the decorations, because she loved to decorate. + +When they got home, Lucy and her mommy set up the decorations in her room. It was so much fun! She hung up colorful stars, put up sparkly things, and placed some flowers on the wall. + +When the decorations were all set up, Lucy's mommy gave her a tip. She said, "If you want your room to look really nice, you have to neaten it up. Just take a few minutes each day." + +Lucy nodded and smiled. She knew how to make her room look extra pretty! She was so excited to decorate it every day. +Once there was a tiger who was very loud. He liked to take naps in a tent, and his tent was gray. Whenever he woke up from his naps he would roar. He thought it was so fun to roar and it made him happy. + +The tiger roamed his home in the forest and when he passed other animals he would roar to say hello. Whenever he roared, the other animals were so scared and they all ran away. + +One day, one of the animals was brave enough to talk to the tiger. She said that she wasn't afraid of him and, even though he was very loud when he roared, she thought it was kind of fun. When the tiger roared, the animal smiled and laughed. + +From then on, the tiger and the animal were the best of friends. They would spend days in the tiger's gray tent, playing in the forest and roaring together. They were so happy and full of joy. +One day, Mary and her brother Mark had a fight. Mark wanted to use the yellow rug but Mary wanted to use it too. Mary got really angry and crossed her arms. Mark stood up and said, "I want to use the rug first!" Mary shouted, "No! Me too!" + +Suddenly, their mother came into the room. She looked at both of her children and said, "You must share the rug. I will give you each a turn when it is time." Mary and Mark both agreed and began to play with the rug together. They laughed and played until it was time for Mary to have a turn. She smiled and cheered, "My turn!" + +At the end of the day, Mary and Mark both agreed to share the yellow rug. They knew it was much more fun when they played together. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She wasn't feeling very well and her throat was hurting. Suddenly, her grandma came and put her strong, heavy purse next to her bed. Lucy asked why and grandma said, "I have something very special for you. When you hold it close to you, it will help heal your throat." + +Lucy eagerly grabbed the purse. She felt it's heaviness in her hands and asked, "What's in your purse, grandma?" + +Grandma said, "It is filled with special healing stones. Close your eyes and imagine your throat getting better, and you will soon feel better." Lucy listened carefully and snuggled up with the purse. + +After some time, she opened her eyes and found that her throat had healed and she was feeling much better. She knew that the purse was special, and so she gave grandma a hug and thanked her. + +The End. +Jim was sleepy and he was at the mall. He was trying to sort out some things in the mall but it was really hard. He was getting tired and he started to feel frustrated. +Suddenly Jim heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big machine moving things around. He watched as the machine moved around and sorted things out. +Jim got an idea. He slowly walked to the big machine and asked if it could help him sort out things in the mall. The machine said yes and immediately got to work. +Jim was so eager to start sorting things! As he worked, he soon noticed that the machine was much faster than him. But, the machine was making a lot of mess and it was upsetting Jim. So Jim asked the machine to slow down so he could have more time to sort things neatly. +The machine understood Jim's request and helped him sort things out until everything was perfect. At the end, the mall was tidy and Jim was happy. He was also very sleepy but he felt satisfied. +Max was playing hide and seek and was looking for somewhere to hide. He asked his mom if he could hide in her office, and she said yes. He walked in, looking around for the perfect spot. Suddenly, he heard a noise. The door had closed behind him, and he was locked in! + +Max started to get upset. He started yelling for help, but noone could hear him. He walked around the office, but the door was locked tight. He was so upset that he started to cry. + +Max was trying so hard to open the door but he couldn't. He shoved and pulled as hard as he could but it didn't budge. He was so desperate that he started banging on all of the walls. + +Just when he was about to give up, there was a loud click. The door had unlocked! Max was overjoyed and ran out of the office, with a huge smile on his face. He had not lost after all! +Amy was a generous girl. She loved giving away things to other people, even if she didn't know them. + +One day, Amy saw a little puppy. It had a sad look on its face and Amy knew it needed help. She threw it a big bone and the puppy jumped up to grab it. + +The puppy's face lit up with joy and it started running around in circles. Amy laughed and threw it another bone. + +The puppy started to play with the bones, and Amy decided to throw it a few more. The puppy kept jumping and playing, until finally it was too tired to keep going. + +Amy smiled and looked around. It was a beautiful day and she felt so happy. She had been generous and it made her feel really good inside. +John was playing in his room. He was throwing his toy cars up and down. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise from the living room. He ran there and saw his mom. She was standing near the cabinet, which had broken doors. + +His mom was very unhappy. She was shaking her head and pointing at him angrily. John knew he was in trouble. He had used the cabinet to throw his cars. He should not have done it. + +His mom asked him to apologize. "I'm sorry," he said, feeling ashamed. His mom was still very unhappy, so he just stood there and looked at the floor. + +At last, his mom said it was alright. She hugged him and held him tightly. John felt so much better. He knew next time he should not throw his toys near the cabinet. +Once upon a time there was a tower. It was very tall and strong. It looked very sad. All of the people living nearby wanted to help the tower. So, they decided to celebrate. + +Everyone worked together to make the tower happy again. They painted it with bright colours and decorated it with flags. They made it a special day. They sang songs and danced around the tower. + +The tower smiled. It was no longer sad. Everyone cheered and hugged each other. They gave the tower a big hug to show it how much they cared. + +The tower was happy and everyone was happy too. From then on, they celebrated together every day. +Once upon a time there was a wild prince. He lived in a beautiful castle up in the mountains. + +One day, the prince was walking in the woods when he heard someone sighing. He stopped to investigate and saw a small creature, a rabbit, sitting at the base of a tree. + +The prince said, "Why are you sighing, little one?" + +The rabbit replied, "I am so very lost. I have no idea how to get home." + +The prince smiled and said, "I am a wild prince and I know these woods very well. I will help you find your way home." + +The prince took the rabbit's paw and together they ran through the woods, jumping over logs and streams. Soon enough, they arrived at the rabbit's home. The rabbit thanked the prince and hugged him before hopping home. + +The prince sighed. It felt good to help the little creature. He was happy to know that he could make a difference. +Once upon a time there were two brothers. The older brother was very strong while the younger brother was very weak. + +One day, the younger brother wanted to play a game, but his older brother thought he wasn't strong enough. The older brother told him that he had to be strong to play. Instead of listening, the younger brother got angry and locked himself in the room. + +The older brother felt sorry. He made some coffee and took it to the younger brother. The older brother knocked on the door, but the little brother didn't want to open it. The older brother was firm, but he spoke in a gentle and loving way. The younger brother finally opened the door. + +The older brother told the younger brother that being strong is important, but so is being kind and gentle. Harsh words never help anyone. The brothers drank their coffee and started to play their game. + +The brothers realised it was much better to talk with love instead of talking with harsh words. + +The moral of the story is: Kindness and love are strong and are much better than harsh words. +Once there was a girl named Mia. She was three years old. Mia loved to design things. One day, she found a box of cardboard and she was so excited. She grabbed the cardboard and took it to her room. Mia designed a boat out of the cardboard. She made it very tight and strong. She was very proud of her boat. The next day Mia took her boat outside and placed it in a pond. She jumped in and went for a long ride. She had so much fun! Mia loved to design things and she had a great time with her boat made from cardboard. +Once upon a time there lived a very patient mule. This mule did many things. He often wore a saddle and worked hard each day. One day a kind farmer asked the mule to do something special. He asked the mule to pull a cart full of apples. + +The mule was hesitant at first but he was very patient. He knew that the farmer wouldn't ask him to do something too hard. So the mule began to pull the cart. It was hard work. But the mule was a brave and determined creature. + +As the mule walked, he began to smell something delicious. It was the smell of fresh baked pies! Soon enough the mule could see the pies. The farmer had rewarded the mule for his hard work with a big delivery of sweet pies! The mule was so happy. + +The mule had been very patient and it had paid off. The mule reminded himself to always be patient and work hard, no matter what. He knew it would always be worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Gary who always wanted to do the right thing. One day Gary was walking through the forest and came across a hedge. Gary was curious and wanted to explore it, so he started walking into it. As he walked, Gary noticed a delicious smell coming from a bush. He grabbed a berry and ate it, and instantly felt very happy. + +Gary thought he should pray, to thank the bush for providing something so delicious. He raised his little hands together and thanked the bush for the yummy berry. He kept walking and eventually, he reached the end of the hedge. + +At the end of the hedge, Gary found a big, shiny gold coin. He was surprised and excited, but he remembered his prayer and decided to put the coin back. He thanked the hedge again and, with a big smile on his face, he left the forest, feeling proud of himself. + +Gary's decision to be grateful was rewarded with a bigger reward than he could have imagined - not only was he happy, but he also had learned a valuable lesson: being thankful and kind can really pay off. +Amy was a shy little girl. She was three years old, and the world seemed so big and so scary. But she was brave and so sometimes she would try new things. + +One day at school, there was a race. Amy wasn't sure if she should enter, it seemed so daunting. But her friends all cheered her on, and soon she was racing too. + +At the end of the race, Amy crossed the line first! Everyone cheered and clapped. Amy felt so proud. She had won! + +The teacher brought out a snack to reward her. It was a yummy cookie. Amy looked shyly around the classroom. She didn't expect a reward. But she smiled and thanked the teacher, nibbling her snack. She was so proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had an open holiday. He was so excited to go out and play with his friends. He included a ball and some snacks. + +The boy played all day, but soon it started to get dark. He decided to go home, but he got lost and couldn’t find his way. He started to cry and he looked for someone to help him, but nobody was around. + +As night fell, he got more and more scared. He soon found an open door and he decided to go inside. He thought that someone might find him in there. + +But sadly, the open door was the entrance to an old, abandoned house. He was all alone in there and he couldn't get out. His holiday had a bad ending. +Jimmy was so excited to wake up today because he wanted to play outside in the garden. He looked out the window and saw that it was raining. So he asked his mum if they could go play in the garden and his mum said yes. + +In the garden there was a lot of junk. There were so many things to explore, like an old box and some broken toys. Despite the junk, it was still a very peaceful place. The rain made everything look shiny and sparkly. + +Jimmy had so much fun in the garden, jumping in the puddles and catching raindrops in his bucket. He was so happy that he wanted to stay in the garden all day. But the rain was still coming down and his mum said it was time to go back inside. + +Jimmy went upstairs feeling so content. His mind was full of all the happy memories he had made that day, playing in the garden in the peaceful rain. +Once there was a group of chubby bunnies. They were hopping around in the park together. Suddenly, one bunny noticed that he had something sticky on his fur. + +The bunny asked his friend, “What is this?†+ +His friend said, “It looks like dirt. Let’s see if we can wipe it off.†+ +The bunny nodded and they tried to wipe off the dirt. After they wiped it off, the bunny felt much better. Now all of the bunnies were hopping around without any dirt on them. + +The bunnies were very happy and they all said, “Yay! We wiped it off!†+Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and she was very sleepy. She yawned a big yawn, and her eyes began to feel heavy. "I think I need to take a nap," Mary said. + +But before Mary could go to bed, she had to take her temperature. Mary's mommy took out the thermometer and showed Mary how it worked. Mary put the thermometer in her armpit and waited for the beep. When it beeped, Mary's temperature showed on the screen. It said she was not feeling well - it was a little bit too high. + +Mary was sad that she couldn't take a nap right away. She wanted to take a nap even though it was very difficult to stay awake. So she closed her eyes, and started counting sheep in her head. Finally, after counting a lot of sheep, Mary's eyes closed and she fell asleep. + +When she woke up, Mary felt much better. She was happy that she had listened to her mommy, and taken her temperature. Taking a nap was the best medicine for Mary! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. He was very sad and miserable. He always wanted to take a nap, but he never could. + +One day, Tim went to the park and saw a small bench. He decided to take a nap there. He put his hand gently on the bench and closed his eyes. + +The sun was shining brightly and the birds were singing. Tim felt so cozy and content. Suddenly, he felt something warm on his hand. He opened his eyes and saw a small kitty perched beside him. + +The kitty was purring and slowly rubbing her head against his hand. Tim felt so happy and content. He smiled, closed his eyes and fell fast asleep. + +When Tim woke up, he felt so refreshed. The miserable sadness was gone and all that was left was a happy feeling. From then on, Tim always napped while the kitty kept him company. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He was very alert, always watching out for danger. One day he set out with his spear in hand, ready to complete a brave quest. + +The knight walked and walked until he came to a castle. He made sure to stay alert as he peeked through the castle window. Suddenly, the knight noticed a dragon! It was a fierce dragon but the knight was unafraid. + +The brave knight raised his spear and readied himself for battle. He started to poke the dragon with his spear until it flew away. The knight had completed his quest! + +He was a brave courageous knight and he was very proud of himself. He felt as if he had done something good and important. The knight hugged his spear tightly and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted a pet. They were so excited when they heard their neighbor had a kitten. When they arrived to welcome the kitten, the family was very anxious. + +The kitten was so small and scared, but the moment the family saw it, they couldn't help but smile. "Hello, little one," the mother said softly. The father reached out and carefully pet the kitten. + +The family welcomed the little kitten and took it home. After a few days, the kitten was already feeling comfortable and loved. The family was no longer anxious - they were proud to have a new family member. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was a very important person. + +One day, Lucy decided she wanted to have a special bath. She opened a box and inside was a prize! There was a special blue bath toy and a packet of colourful bubbles. + +Lucy was very excited. She put the toy in the bath and started filling it with warm water. She added the bubbles, then got into the bath to play. + +Lucy had lots of fun splashing in the water and playing with her toy. When she was finished, she dried off and put on her pyjamas. She felt so nice and relaxed from her special bath. + +It was important for Lucy to have a good bath every day. Now she knew how special it could be! +Once upon a time, there was a mom, a dad and a little girl. The little girl was only three years old. One day, the parents decided to take their daughter on a vacation. The girl was very excited for her vacation! + +The family packed their bags and drove to the beach. The sand felt hot, the salty air was in the air and the sun was shining bright. Standing on the shore, the little girl looked out to the sea. "It's remains so beautiful", she said to her parents. + +The parents went for a walk, leaving the little girl playing with her toys by the beach. Suddenly, a seagull flew up to the little girl with an open bag in its mouth. Inside the bag was a small silver box. + +When she opened the box, the little girl was surprised to find that it was filled with spicy snacks! She tasted one and liked it very much. "This is much better than the snacks at home!" she said. + +The little girl ate the snacks all afternoon. The seagull continued to sit next to her, so she named him "Spicy Seagull". They spent the rest of the day together - the seagull remained with the little girl until the sun went down. +One sunny day, Mommy and Daddy took Timmy to the yard. Everything was new and exciting for Timmy – he saw a snake and a dog. He didn't understand why the snake was so disgusting. + +Mommy tugged on Timmy's shirt and pointed to a bright yellow flower. Timmy immediately smiled and picked the gentle flower from its stem. Mommy was so happy and, as Timmy held the flower, he could feel all the love Daddy and Mommy had for him. + +Mommy helped Timmy bury the flower in a patch of dirt. Timmy understood that the flower was going to live in the yard forever and ever. + +Mommy and Daddy took Timmy back in the house. They hugged and kissed him goodnight, and Timmy finally understood why he'd spent the day in the yard: so he could learn to love the world around him. +Once there was a family who lived in a small house in the west. They had a mom, dad and baby sister. + +Every day, the dad would take a long walk. He would go west, towards the sunset. + +One day, the dad said to the mom, "I'm going for a long walk. Do you want to come?" + +The mom said, "No thank you. I'll stay here and watch the baby." + +So the dad left on his walk and went west. He walked for a long time, until he couldn't see the house anymore. He stopped for a rest and looked out into the west. It was so peaceful and quiet there. + +When he turned around to head back home, he realized it was going to be a long walk back again. But he had to do it. + +The dad eventually made it back home, in the west. Everyone was so happy to have him home safe. + +The family hugged and enjoyed the rest of the day together. + +The end. +Once there was a bear. The bear had two big, strong legs and one very selfish leg. Whenever the bear wanted to go somewhere, the selfish leg would not do what the other two legs would do. The bear was frustrated and angry so it decided to use its brain. + +The bear thought and thought until it had a solution. The bear said to its legs, “Let’s each take a turn. I will use my left leg first, then my right leg and then my selfish leg. This way everyone will get to move and we can get to where we need to go.†+ +The bear was so happy when all three legs agreed to the plan. The bear used it’s legs to move around and get things done. From then on, the bear was never selfish and learned how to think with its brain. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old and loved to explore the world. + +One day Joe went to the park with his friend. He found a tree with lemons on it, and decided that he wanted to pick one. He tried to climb the tree, but he was too scared. His friend said, "Let me help you — you can do it, Joe!" + +Joe finally made it to the top of the tree and reached for a lemon. But as he grabbed hold of it, he dropped it. He was so disappointed. His friend said, "It's okay, Joe. Not every time is a success." + +He tried again and was careful not to drop the lemon this time. Joe yelled "I did it!" when he reached the ground. He was so proud of himself. + +His feeling of success was short-lived, however. Joe saw his friend crying - her lemon had dropped and it was ruined. Joe felt terrible and he knew what it felt like to not reach success. + +He hugged his friend and said, "Maybe we should pick some flowers instead!" His friend smiled and said, "Yes, that'd be nice!" + +And Joe and his friend happily played in the park for the rest of the day, without ever thinking about dropping lemons again. + +The End. +Tommy had to ask his dad something. He wanted to ask if he could have a playdate with his friend. But his dad was busy, so Tommy was scared to interrupt him. He felt so scared that he didn't know what to say. + +Suddenly, his dad looked at him and said "What do you want?" Tommy didn't know what to do, so he looked down and stayed quiet. + +His dad sighed, and he said "Is there something you want to ask me?" Tommy nodded his head. + +His dad gently said "It's ok, you can ask me". Tommy was feeling so relieved and he said "Can I have a playdate?". His dad thought for a moment, and then he said "Let me think about it, I will suggest something soon". + +Tommy smiled and thanked his dad. Then he waited in silence until his dad said "Yes, you can have the playdate, I'm sorry I didn't suggest it earlier". + +Tommy was so happy and said "Thank you, Daddy!". His dad smiled and hugged him. Then, they both went back to their tasks and the room was filled with silence once more. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old and very curious. Her mom and dad gave her a jelly puzzle to solve. Sally was so excited because it was her first puzzle. + +Sally laid out all of the jelly pieces on the table. She stared at the jellies for a long time. Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "Can you solve the puzzle?" + +Sally looked up and saw her mom and dad. She smiled and said, "Yes I can solve it!" + +Her mom and dad nodded and watched as she carefully placed the jellies together. She thought for a moment and then with a big grin on her face she said, "I did it!" + +Her mom and dad smiled. "Well done Sally!" said her dad. + +Sally was so proud of herself. She gave the puzzle a big hug and said, "I'm so glad I solved it! It was so fine!" + +The whole family laughed. Sally was so proud of herself for solving the jelly puzzle. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was an elephant in the jungle. It was a very long elephant. One day it started to rain. The elephant looked up and saw the water falling down from the sky. + +The elephant said to itself, "What is this? It feels so strange! What is this long rain?" + +Suddenly, a monkey appeared. The monkey said to the elephant, "Don't worry, my friend, it's just the rain. It happens often in the jungle. You'll get used to it." + +The elephant shivered. It said, "I don't like the rain. It's too cold and wet for me." + +But the monkey said, "Don't worry. Just wait a little bit, and soon it will be sunny again. You'll be okay." + +And so, the elephant waited. Sure enough, after a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The elephant smiled and said, "Thank you, my friend! Rain is not so bad after all!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She loved to do something special - balancing. She would stand on one foot, or put objects one on top of the other. + +One day, Jane's mother saw her balancing. Her mother asked her, "What are you doing?" Jane said, "I'm balancing. It's fun!" Her mother smiled and said, "That's great! Here, why don't I make us something special?" + +Jane excitedly said, "Yes! Let's have tea!" They went to the kitchen, and her mother put the kettle on. The kettle started to whistle, and low and behold, soon enough, the kitchen was filled with a magical aroma. + +Jane watched in awe as her mother poured the steaming hot tea into two cups. "Is it normal tea?" Jane asked. Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, just a normal tea." Jane grinned from ear to ear. + +Jane and her mother both sipped on their warm tea, and as Jane looked around, she noticed something - she noticed things were balanced and peaceful, just like her favorite thing - balancing. She smiled and thought to herself, "This is perfect." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big heart and loved to explore. + +One day, Lucy decided to take a walk to a hidden station. As she walked, she noticed a tall hill where she wanted to reach. + +Lucy started heading up the hill, but it was too steep and difficult. She kept climbing and trying, but she couldn't get any higher. She was starting to feel discouraged when suddenly she spotted a path. + +The path led up the hill, and there she saw the hidden station. Lucy was so excited! She climbed up the path, feeling energised. + +Finally, she reached the station. She was delighted and found lots of amazing things inside. + +Lucy had conquered a challenge and in the end, she was able to reach the station. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who wanted to go on an adventure. He was very patient and watched for an opportunity to zip away. Finally, he saw a hot-air balloon drifting by. + +He quickly zipped up the balloon and went for a ride. He sailed higher and higher into the sky. As he flew over a forest, he noticed the most delicious smell. He zipped down the balloon and tasted what it was! It was a big, juicy apple tree! + +The little ant was so excited, he zipped all around the tree, tasting every apple. He spent all day exploring the old tree, and when he finally finished, he zipped back up the balloon and went home. He had the most wonderful taste adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a puppy. The puppy had a very special photo that he wanted to keep safe. The puppy always kept the photo with him no matter where he went. + +One day, it was very hot outside and the puppy was feeling a bit too warm. He found a shady spot under a big tree to take a nap. He curled up and drifted off to sleep, forgetting to bring the photo with him. + +Just then, a little bird flew down to the spot. The bird saw the photo and decided to take it away with him. The puppy woke up and realized the photo was gone. He was very sad, but then he heard chirping above him in the tree. + +The puppy looked up and saw the bird, with the photo in its beak. He was so happy to get his photo back! The puppy remembered how important it was to protect the photo. He thanked the bird and ran back home with the photo safely tucked away in his mouth. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be careful and protect the things that are important to us. +Once upon a time, a big truck was driving down the road. The truck was weighed down with big boxes of things. Inside, the driver was cold. He shivered a little as he drove. + +The driver had to wait in his truck for awhile. The traffic was heavy. There were so many cars on the road. He waited and waited. + +Suddenly, the truck started moving again. It drove and drove until it stopped in front of a building. The driver was so happy. He hopped out and unload the boxes. They weren't very heavy. He was soon done. + +Then he hopped back in the truck and drove away. The traffic had stopped and he was free to go! + +The End! +Max & Mia were best friends. They both liked to play on the swings in their backyard. But one day, they started to disagree about who got to go first. Mia was getting jealous of how much Max wanted to go on the swings, so she started to cry. + +Their mom saw what was happening and decided to get a tutor to help them both get along better. The tutor thought of a game they could play together. He called it "Rock, Paper, Scissors". + +Max and Mia both laughed and had so much fun playing the game together. They stopped arguing and began to agree with each other when it was time to take turns on the swings. They learned that it was much more fun to be friends and play together than to be jealous and disagree. +Timmy was a tiny little boy with a big mission. His mommy asked him to try to manage the cabinet but he was only three so it was hard. He wanted to do it right, but he was very gentle and delicate. + +He held onto the handle and pulled hard. It made a loud bang as the doors flew open, making Timmy jump. He started to get scared, but he tried his best to manage. He started looking inside, but there were too many things, it was too hard. + +Timmy gave one more big pull but it was too much. Everything came crashing down! He felt tears welling up in his eyes as he saw all the delicate things smashing down onto the ground. He knew that he had tried his best but it didn't turn out the way he wanted. He slowly backed away and ran to his mom. +Once upon a time there was a bright pick. It was round and shiny and had lots of points. + +The pick sat in the grass all day. The sun shone on it, but the pick stayed still. + +But one day, something magical happened! The pick started to rot. It changed from shiny to yucky. + +The pick was so excited. It felt alive as it rotted away into the ground. + +And that's how the bright pick became part of the earth. +Jane was on her way to school. She was carrying her lunch box with a muffin inside. As she was walking, she suddenly began to feel very light. She looked down and saw that she was slowly falling! She looked up and everything was blurry. She started to fall more quickly. Jane felt very scared. + +Then, she heard someone shouting her name. She saw her dad coming towards her. Dad grabbed Jane and put her safely on the ground. He asked what had happened and Jane told him she was falling. Dad looked up and saw a normal bird flying above them. He realised that the bird had taken the muffin from Jane’s lunch box! + +Jane was sad. Her dad comforted her but she was still upset. She had lost her muffin and now she would not have anything to eat for lunch. It was the worst ending for the day. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little boy named Tim. He had very curly hair and Mommy was always trying to comb it. Every morning, Mommy would comb his hair until it was nice and neat. + +Each day, Tim would get a bit better at sitting still while Mommy combed his hair. He would even help by holding the comb while Mommy finished. He loved the way he looked with such neat hair. + +One morning, something very special happened. Mommy finished combing Tim's hair and it looked so good that she gave him a big hug. Tim hugged Mommy back, feeling so proud of himself. He was happy to have such neat hair, and he loved feeling his Mommy's hugs. + +The end. +Once there was a new boat. It was made for a man who loved to go out on the sea. One day he and his boat decided to visit a reef on the other side of the ocean. But it was a long way away and the man was worried about how he would manage the journey. + +He got the boat ready and set off. He sailed for days until he finally arrived. The reef was beautiful and new. He got out of his boat and explored the reef. He found lots of new creatures and enjoyed the new sights. + +On the way back to his boat he also managed to gather some shells and rocks that he liked. He put them in a special bag and soon enough he was heading back home. He was very happy he managed to find such a beautiful new reef. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tommy. He liked to explore, so one morning he decided to go exploring. So, Tommy asked mummy if he could go to the creek. +Mummy said yes, but she asked Tommy to be careful. Tommy was excited and set off. +When Tommy got to the creek, he could see it was quite difficult to cross. He tried to jump across the creek, but he couldn't quite make it. So he asked a frog for help. +The frog said he would help Tommy, so he asked Tommy to hop onto his back. Tommy accepted the request and hopped onto the frogs back. The frog hopped across the creek, and soon Tommy was safe on the other side. +He thanked the frog and said goodbye, then continued on his journey. +Jimmy was a 3 year old who was always very curious. He was especially interested in mustaches and one day decided he wanted to have a mustache. He asked his dad, "Why don't I have a mustache, just like you and Uncle Joe?" His dad smiled and told him, "My son, it takes a lot of time to grow a mustache." Jimmy didn't understand but he accepted it. + +A few days later, Jimmy was in the park with his mom. He noticed a noisy man with a big, bushy mustache. He asked his mom, "Why does this man have a mustache?" His mom smiled and replied, "Some people surrender a lot of time to growing their mustaches." Jimmy nodded and said, "I want one too!" + +Jimmy's mom laughed and replied, "You don't need a mustache, my son. You are perfect just the way you are." Jimmy smiled, thankful for his mom's words. He knew that, for now, he was happy just being himself. +Once there was a small boy with a fierce temper. He wanted to go for a ride in a taxi, so he asked his mom. His mom said no and he got so mad that he started yelling. + +Finally, she said he could go, but he had to unpack the car first. He worked hard to unpack the car and soon it was ready. He was so excited that he jumped in the taxi, but he did not know what was going to happen. + +The taxi drove him to a dark place that was full of mean people. The people wanted the boy's money and grabbed him out of the taxi. The boy was so scared that he started crying. The people took his money and he had to run home. + +The boy was so sad when he got home. He never got to go on his ride in the taxi. He had learnt a tough lesson – sometimes it's best not to be too fierce. +Once there was a boy who had a new kite. He was so excited to fly it! He quickly put on his modern clothes and ran outside. + +When he got to the park, he saw a friend. "Hi" he said with a smile. + +His friend asked about his kite. The boy showed off the bright colors and spoke proudly about the kite. + +After a few moments, he said goodbye and ran to the open field to fly his kite. The wind was perfect and he felt so happy to see the kite soaring higher and higher. It was a beautiful sight! + +The day couldn't have been any better. He was glad he had dressed in modern clothes that day. +Once upon a time, there lived a painter who lived in a noisy house. The painter loved to paint and draw beautiful things, so he used to cover his walls with his art. But one day, something changed. + +The painter's neighbors were very loud and kept making a lot of noise. The painter was unhappy because he was worried that the noise would cover up his beautiful artwork. + +Finally, he decided that he had to do something to stop the noise. He decided to talk to his neighbors and ask them to be quieter. Even though he was scared at first, he was brave enough to knock on their door and ask for help. + +The neighbors were understanding and kind, and agreed to try to be quieter. The next day, the painter was amazed to see his paintings still on the walls! He was so happy and thanked his neighbors for being understanding. + +From then on, the painter could paint in peace and his artwork stayed covered up for a long time. The moral of the story is that being brave can help you solve your problems. +Frankie needed to print something for school, but the printer wouldn't work. He felt so mad. He banged his fists on the table and screamed. Then, he heard a voice. + +"Do you need help?". + +Frankie looked up and saw a kind woman. She was smiling and he could see that she was compassionate. He nodded. + +She opened the drawer to the printer. Inside, she found a tangled mess of wires. She told Frankie to be patient and she worked to untangle the wires. + +When she finished, she asked Frankie to press the power button. The printer made a whirring sound and printed the pages he needed. + +Frankie was so happy. He thanked the woman for her help and then printed the pages he needed. The kind woman had solved his problem, and he felt grateful for her compassion. +Once upon a time there was a mysterious peanut. All the other nuts wanted to know what was inside the mysterious peanut but the peanut kept its secret locked inside. Every day the mysterious peanut grew bigger and bigger, until it began to bloom. + +As soon as the mysterious peanut bloomed, a giant bird flew down from the sky. The bird was so curious to see what was inside the peanut that it had come to grab it. But the other nuts wouldn't let the bird take the mysterious peanut away! They wanted to know what was locked inside. + +The bird quickly flew away, leaving the other nuts behind. They were sad and angry at the bird, until something marvelous happened. The mysterious peanut opened up and a small beautiful flower bloomed! + +The other nuts were so amazed by the beauty of this flower. They felt happy and surprised that the mysterious peanut had grown into something so beautiful. And that is why they all now called the mysterious peanut the "Magical Peanut". +Once there was a bear named Bob who loved honey very much. He decided to eat some honey but he didn't know how much honey he should have. + +He asked his best friend, a rabbit named Rabbit, "How much honey should I eat?" Rabbit thought for a moment and said, "Let's weigh it to make sure you eat enough honey but not too much." + +Bob was excited. He found a scale and put a spoonful of honey on it. The scale weighed the honey and the number showed Bob how much honey he should have. Then Rabbit said, "That's not silly Bob. That's very smart!" + +Bob was delighted! He ate the exact amount of honey and he and Rabbit had a silly dance together. +Lucy was playing in her room and everything seemed so fun. She found some pieces of folded paper with colorful drawings. She asked her mom, "What is this?" + +Her mom said with a smile, "It's called origami, sweetheart. You can create those shapes using only paper!" + +Lucy was so happy, she wanted to try it. She took some blue paper and started to fold. After a while, she had made something special. She had created something in a beautiful fashion. + +Her mom was so proud of her! She said, "You made something amazing. It looks just like a butterfly, sweetheart." + +Lucy beamed with joy. She discovered her talent for origami! She knew from then on that she could create whatever she could dream of. Just with some paper and some skillful folding. +Once upon a time, there was a poppy. The poppy was very pretty. It was so pretty that it caught the eye of a little girl. The little girl loved what she saw and ran over to the poppy. She wanted to be its friend. + +The little girl began to pet the poppy. She talked to it and the poppy seemed to understand her. The little girl named the poppy Pippa. + +Pippa began to follow the little girl around. They did everything together. They would even take naps together. + +The little girl's family loved Pippa too. They all thought Pippa was very pretty and special. + +Pippa and the little girl were the best of friends. They would be together for a very long time. +Mia was only three years old, but she already understood so much. One thing she was beginning to worry about was why everyone was so quiet. She looked around at the people and noticed that they were all different. + +Mia asked her mom, "Why is everyone so quiet?" + +Her mom smiled and whispered, "It's a special kind of silence. All the different people here are getting ready for something special. It's a kind of anticipation, a special kind of waiting." + +Mia thought about that for a moment and then said, "Oh, I understand. I like this silence. It's special." + +Mia understood what her mom meant. Even though everyone was quiet, it was a special kind of silence. And that made Mia feel better. +It was a beautiful spring day in the valley and John and his mother were out exploring together. As they walked they talked and soon they noticed a majestic maze perched atop a hill. It was a graceful structure that seemed to welcome them. + +John's mother asked him, "John, do you want to borrow the maze?" +John was excited and nodded enthusiastically. + +So they made their way up the hill and soon were standing in front of the maze. John was amazed by the big walls and thought it was so fun to explore. + +His mother was watching him with a fond smile. "Remember to stay on the path, my love," she said. + +John agreed, and then he started imagining all the adventures he could have in the maze. He felt a sense of anticipation as he wondered what he would discover inside. +Once upon a time, there was a coal mine where miners worked and dug for coal. One day, a special miner came to the mine and began to teach. He taught the other miners about how to use the coal to make things and how to take care of the mine. + +But the special miner also taught about how expensive coal was. He showed the other miners that coal was important and valuable and that it could not be wasted. He encouraged them to be careful when they used the coal and to use it wisely. + +The miners listened to the miner's teachings and they tried to use coal very carefully in the future. They were happy knowing that coal was important, and that it should be used thoughtfully and not wasted. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She had a special rug in her bedroom that was very special to her. Every morning, Mia would lay on the rug for her regular morning feed. She would look up at the ceiling and smile. + +One morning, Mia's mom decided to give her an extra special feed. She put some cookies and milk on the rug and said, "This is going to be the best feed ever!" Mia was so excited! She ate every single bite and was very pleased. + +Afterwards, Mia's mom said, "That was an extra special feed but don't forget about the regular ones!" Mia smiled and said, "I won't forget!" She hugged her mom and went back to the rug. + +From that day forward, Mia always enjoyed her regular feed. She knew that the rug was special, not just because it was extra comfortable but also because it reminded her of that special feed that her mom had given her. +Once upon a time, there was a silly boy who liked to sell strange things. One day, he decided to sell some leaves that he found in the park. Suddenly, foolishly, he climbed the tallest tree to collect some of the highest leaves. But he was not careful. He lost his footing and started to fall. Luckily for him, the branches broke his fall, and he wasn't hurt. + +"Oh no!", shouted the silly boy as he looked around for help. + +A kind old lady heard the young boy and came to help. + +"Come down from that tree!", she said. "What are you doing?!" + +The young boy sheepishly admitted he had been trying to sell leaves. + +"That was foolish! You could have been hurt!", the old lady chided. "You should be careful. Don't try to sell silly things." + +The young boy thanked the old lady, and they both went their separate ways. He had learned his lesson and was now more careful when looking for things to sell. +Larry and his mum were sitting in the park. Larry was counting planes that flew in the sky. His mum said it was time to go. Larry was scared and didn't want to go. + +“Let's count one more plane,†begged Larry. + +His mum smiled and said, “OK, but one more only.†+ +So Larry and his mum counted one more plane flying overhead. Suddenly, a big, loud noise came from the sky. Larry got scared and hid under a nearby tree. + +His mum ran to him and asked, “Are you OK?†+ +Larry was still scared and didn't answer. His mum hugged him and said, “It's OK, there's nothing to be scared of. Let's go home.†+ +Larry nodded in agreement and the two of them walked home, hand-in-hand. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was just three years old. Today was very special. It was Daisy's birthday! + +Mum had made her favorite cake! It was a colorful and yummy cake with sprinkles on top. + +Daisy was very excited. She wanted to eat the cake now! She started to lean over and reached out to grab the cake, when suddenly Mum said, "No Daisy! You have to wait for all your friends to come, before you can eat the cake!" + +"Oh, please Mum," Daisy said, leaning a bit closer to the cake. "Can't I just have a little piece now?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Ok Daisy, but only a small piece, then you can eat the rest when your friends arrive!" + +Daisy grinned and grabbed a colorful piece of cake. It was delicious! She leaned back in her chair, happy and excited to wait for her friends to come and share her special day. +Once upon a time there was a lazy bear who wanted friends to play with. He looked around and saw a bookshelf. So he hopped up and tried to look inside. But the books were too big for him to open. He was sad and laid down. + +Suddenly, a little mouse popped out of the bookshelf! She said she was looking for a friend too! The bear was very excited, and was happy to accept her as his friend. + +The lazy bear and the little mouse went to play every day. They ran around, sang and danced, and explored the forest. They laughed and had lots of fun together. + +The lazy bear and the little mouse were the best of friends and would play together for hours and hours! They had accepted each other as the best of friends, and were happy that they had found each other. +John and his mommy were getting ready to go on vacation. John was so excited. He put on his favorite shirt, and his mommy said it looked nice. + +John asked his mommy, “Can I bring my trucks on vacation?†“Yes,†his mommy said. + +John's mommy started packing, and then said, “John, can you help me by washing the dishes?†+ +John agreed and went to the kitchen. He washed the dishes with soapy water. + +When he was done, John was very proud of himself. He said to his mommy, “Mommy, look I finished washing the dishes!†+ +John's mommy looked at him and smiled. She said, "I am so proud of you, John! You did a great job." + +John said, “Can we go on vacation now?†+ +But his mommy said, “I'm sorry, John, it's not time yet. We have to wait until tomorrow.†+ +John was disappointed, but he was a good boy and said, “OK Mommy. I'll wait.†+ +And that's how John and his mommy got ready for their vacation. +One day, Jack rolled his ball around the park. He ran and ran, giggling and spinning in circles, until he tripped over his own heels. He looked around, his eyes widening as he realised his ball had rolled away. Suddenly, Jack felt worried. + +He searched around the park, but he couldn’t find his ball. His shoulders sagged in disappointment. + +Just then, Jack heard a voice. Turning to look, he saw an old man. The old man smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Jack! I’ve seen your ball. It rolled down the hill and over the fence.†+ +Jack looked up, his eyes brightening. “Will you help me get it?†he asked, hopefully. + +The old man laughed and nodded. “Let’s go.†+ +Together, they walked to the bottom of the hill. The old man pointed to the fence, and there was Jack’s ball! + +Jack cheered and thanked the old man for his help. As he grabbed his ball and headed back to the park, he smiled, feeling much better. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy. They were so grateful to have their sweet little baby. Every morning the mommy or daddy would come and pick the baby up out of the crib and carry them. + +"Good morning, my sweet baby!" Mommy said as she carried the baby in her arms. + +The baby looked up and smiled as they were carried away. + +Mommy and Daddy loved carrying their baby very much. The baby was so happy to be held and loved. + +Every time the mommy or daddy would carry the baby, they would be so grateful. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who promised each other they were going to be best friends forever. One day, they were in the garden playing and they decided to explore a deep hole they found. + +The first friend said, "Let's see what's at the bottom," and the second promised they would go together. When they arrived at the bottom, they saw something that looked like yummy candy. They tasted it, and it was so delicious. + +But soon, they started to feel very strange. They were so deep in the hole they could not get back out. The friends had no way to call for help, so they just stayed there. + +The promise the friends had made to each other never came true. The bad ending was that they were never able to get out of the deep hole, and they stayed in there forever. +Billy was excited to go to the beach with his family. Billy was only three, so his mom had to help him get ready. + +"Mom, can I wear my red swimsuit?" Billy asked. + +"That's a great idea!" Mom said, taking the swimsuit and helping him put it on. + +When they got to the beach, Billy's eyes lit up. He saw the waves crash against the rocks and the sand felt so warm and soft under his feet. + +Then, something else caught his eye. He saw a little girl running around with a kite in her hands, and Billy wanted to join her. + +"Mom, look! That girl has a kite," Billy said, pointing to the girl's kite. + +"That is so impressive," Mom replied with a smile. + +Billy ran to the girl and asked if he could help. She smiled and handed him the kite. With one big jump, the kite went up in the air and Billy gave the string a big "Zip!" + +The kite flew high and stayed up in the air for the whole week. Billy and the girl laughed and cheered when they saw it. + +At the end of the week, Billy was so proud of himself and he couldn't wait to go to the beach again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. Mia wanted to join a big building. She asked her Mom if she could go. + +"Mia," said Mom, "the building is very big and very rich. I don't think you can join it." + +Mia felt a bit sad. Just then her big brother, Jack, came along with a twinkle in his eye. He said "I know a way!" + +Mia asked, "How?" + +"Well," explained Jack," I know a secret passage that leads right inside the building. Then all you have to do is join the crowd." + +Mia was so happy. She hugged Jack, grabbed his hand and they both ran off together to join the building. The end. +Mark and Emily were excited to travel to space. They jumped on the spaceship and buckled their seatbelts. +"Where are we going?" asked Emily. +"To the open space!" said Mark. +Suddenly, something began to shake the spaceship! +"What is happening?" asked Emily, scared. +Mark looked out the window. "A big asteroid is blocking our way!" he said. +They both started to worry. How were they going to get through the open space? +Suddenly, Mark saw an escape pod. "We can travel in this one!" he said excitedly. +Mark and Emily quickly jumped in the escape pod and flew away. +The open space looked beautiful as they sailed past stars and galaxies. Soon they were safe. +Mark and Emily cheered. "We made it!" they shouted. +"Mum, why do I need to wipe my hands?" asked the 3 year old, looking curiously up at his mother. + +His mother smiled and said, "To keep them clean and germ-free." She then took out a rubber and handed it to him. The 3 year old took it and examined it. + +"What does this do?" he asked. + +"It's a special rubber for wiping your hands," replied his mother. "It'll make sure your hands are nice and clean." + +The 3 year old began to rub his hands with the rubber and then smelled them. "Ugh, that's sour!" he said, scrunching up his face in distaste. + +"Yes," his mother replied, "it has a bit of a sour smell, so you know it's doing its job. But don't worry, it'll go away soon." + +The 3 year old nodded and continued to wipe his hands until they were completely clean. + +"There," said his mother, "all done!" + +The 3 year old smiled. He felt much better now that his hands were clean and germ-free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who always wanted to do one thing: dance. Everywhere she went, she looked for people dancing. + +One day, she saw a special kind of dancing. It was so special, she stopped to watch. It was a dancer, twirling and spinning with great joy! + +The little girl went up to the dancer and said, "Can I dance, too?" The dancer smiled and said, "Yes!" + +The little girl smiled back and twirled and spun with the dancer. Then, the dancer asked, "What's wrong? You seem upset." + +The girl said, "I used to have a friend who liked to dance with me, but we don't play together anymore." The dancer said, "Well, it's nice to meet you. Would you like to dance together?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes!" From then on, they danced together every day. The little girl was so happy, she forgot all about being upset! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. One day, she wanted to eat tuna for dinner. She asked her mom for it. + +Lucy's mom said, "Okay, let's go and see if we can find some good tuna." + +So they went to the store. When they got there, they saw that there were only thin tins of tuna left. Lucy's mom said, "That's all there is. Let's take these." + +They put the tins of tuna in their basket and started to walk home. Suddenly, the tins of tuna vanished! They looked everywhere but they couldn't find them. + +Lucy said, "Where did our tuna go? It vanished!" + +Her mom tried to think. Then she said, "I know. A bird must have taken them away!" + +So that's what must have happened. The thin tins of tuna had vanished! +One day, Jim was walking down the street and he saw a car. It was a beautiful car! It was a regular car, with four wheels and a big engine. Jim was so excited that he ran over to it and said “Wow, what a cool car! Can I ride in it?†+ +The car driver smiled and said “Yes, you can! Climb inside and I’ll take you for a ride!†Jim was so happy. He jumped inside the car and the driver drove them down the street. They drove down regular roads, with lots of other cars. After a while, the car driver stopped and said “Here we are!†+ + Jim was so excited that he couldn’t stop smiling. He thanked the driver for the ride and then he ran back home. From that day on, Jim was always excited to see cars. +Once upon a time there was a big boat. It was a sail boat that sailed in the icy sea. + +One day, a little girl named Jane wanted to go on an adventure. She asked her mom and dad if she could take the sail boat out. + +"Where will you go?" asked Dad. + +"I want to escape!" said Jane. + +So, Jane and her parents took the sail boat out into the icy sea. Jane had a lot of fun playing in the waves and looking for sea creatures. + +Suddenly, she saw a fish swimming away. Jane was so excited that she forgot about wanting to escape. She raced across the icy sea to chase the fish. + +But the fish was too fast. It escaped and Jane couldn't find it. Even though Jane couldn't catch the fish, it was still a fun adventure. +Little Rob was very tired. He wanted to take a nap. He cuddled up in his bed and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he heard a noise. +He opened his eyes and saw a large fan blowing cool air. He looked up and saw his mom had turned it on to help him get to sleep. +"Mommy, I'm grateful," Little Rob said. His mom smiled and said, "I'm here to help you get a good nap, Rob." + +Little Rob snuggled deeper into his bed and soon fell asleep. The big fan kept blowing cool air and Little Rob slept soundly. He had a long and lovely nap. +Once upon a time there was a yellow reindeer who was always jumping and playing. He loved to explore the forest and see all the new things he could find. + +One day the yellow reindeer was playing in a river when he slipped on a rock. He got wet and cold, but he didn't want to go home. He said, "I want to keep playing!" + +So the yellow reindeer kept playing in the river. Suddenly he heard a loud roaring noise. He looked up and saw a giant waterfall. He knew he shouldn't get close, but he just couldn't resist. So he started swimming towards the waterfall. + +Suddenly he felt the water getting stronger and stronger as he got closer and closer. He shouted for help, but it was too late. He fell right over the edge of the waterfall and he was swept away. + +He managed to make it to safety, but he never forgot that day. He regretted not listening to his friends, and he vowed never to be so foolish again. He learned his lesson and to this day still enjoys exploring the forest, but always makes sure to stay away from the waterfall. +Once there was a dog named Spot. He was very friendly, and he liked to help people. One day he decided to go to the park. + +When Spot arrived, he saw a little girl sitting on a park bench. She looked very sad. Spot wanted to make the little girl feel better, so he walked up to her and said "Hi". + +The little girl smiled and said "Hi Spot. I'm feeling really down today. I'm looking for some good news to cheer me up." + +Spot thought for a moment and then his face lit up. He had an idea. He said "I know! I can bring you some news. Just wait here for a moment." + +Spot ran off. A few minutes later he returned with a big smile on his face. In his mouth was a rolled-up piece of paper. + +Spot handed the paper to the little girl. She opened it and saw the headline: "Your Grandma is Coming to Visit!" + +The little girls eyes lit up with joy. She hugged Spot tight and said "Thank you so much! I'm so grateful!" + +Spot smiled and he felt very proud of himself. He was glad that he was able to bring some good news and make the little girl happy. +Little Jack and his Mommy had a fun day yesterday. They went to the park and flying a kite. Jack was so excited to have so much fun. + +But then Jack started to misbehave. He was running too fast and pushed some other children. His Mommy said, "Jack. Do not misbehave. We do not push or run into other people." + +Jack looked sad and said, "But Mommy, I want to play with those children." + +His Mommy smiled and said, "I understand, Jack. But first, let's apologize and then we can ask the little children to play with us." + +Jack nodded his head and said, "Yes, Mommy." He went to the children and said sorry for his bad behaviour. + +The children smiled and wanted to play with him. Jack was excited and had lots of fun with the little children. He learned the importance of behaving well and having manners. +John was feeling lonely. He wanted to spend time with someone, but everyone in his house was busy. He sighed and decided to take a walk. + +As he walked down the street, he noticed a pizzeria ahead. Suddenly, his eyes lit up with excitement - he could buy a pizza for dinner and have something to do. + +John entered the pizza shop and grabbed the menu. He whispered the choices in excitement, when suddenly he heard someone else talking. He turned his head and saw a little girl standing next to him with a hopeful expression on her face. + +John smiled. "Hi, what's your name?" + +"I'm Lena," the girl replied. + +John smiled wider. "What do you want to eat?" + +"I want a pizza!" Lena said eagerly. + +John stopped. He had enough money to buy himself a pizza, but not enough to buy one for both of them. After thinking for some time, he decided to buy a pizza for her. + +"Alright, one pizza for you coming right up!" he said. + +John and Lena enjoyed their dinner. She even thanked him before she left, making John feel less lonely. As he said goodbye to her, he knew he would never forget the kindness he saw in her face. +Once there was a bald man. He wanted to go outside and play, but his mother would not permit it. She said he had to tidy up his room first. He searched for a long time and found a rag under his bed. He used it to wipe the dust off the shelves and picked up all the toys, but he still wanted to go outside. + +He asked his mother, but again she said no. She said he could not leave until the floor was shining. So, the bald man got down on his hands and knees and rubbed the rag all over until it shone. Finally, his mother said he could go and play outside. + +The bald man was so happy. He jumped and shouted for joy, and ran out the door. His mother smiled to see her son enjoy his freedom. +Once upon a time there was a wide kingdom. It was ruled by a kind king. One day, the king was out for a walk and he got very sleepy. He started to yawn so wide that his mouth almost touched his ears! + +The king's favourite subject, Miss. Anna, noticed and came over to help. + +“Do you want to rest, your majesty?†she asked. + +“Yes, I think I need to,†the king replied, stretching his arms. + +So, Miss. Anna and the king found a nice spot and the king lay down for a nap. He yawned so wide one more time before dozing off. + +Hours later, the king woke up feeling refreshed and full of energy. He thanked Miss. Anna for her kindness and then went back home. + +The people of the kingdom cheered for their wise and kind King, who had helped them move forward and made their kingdom wide. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane and her friend Jack. Jack and Jane were very adventurous. + +One day, they were walking in the park when they found a tube. It was a long, shiny tube and a bit slippery. Jack and Jane were very excited about the tube. + +They both wanted to carry the tube but it was too heavy for just one of them. So, they decided to help each other. With the help of both of them, the tube was not so hard to carry. + +Jack and Jane hugged each other and thanked each other for helping. With the tube, Jack and Jane were able to have a lot of fun, feeling very adventurous. +One day, two friends went down to the park to play. One of the boys saw something that made him scream. It was a patient! The patient was lying on the ground and there was a messy mess around her. + +The boys ran over to see if she was okay. +"Are you alright?" asked one of the boys. +The patient looked up at them and said, "Yes, I am okay. I just had a bad fall." +The other boy said, "We should clean up the mess so you can get back home." + +The boys quickly picked up the patient's things and cleaned the area. The patient thanked them and said, "You two are very kind for helping me." + +The boys said goodbye and started to walk away. Then the patient called out to them, "Thank you for being so brave! You make me feel safe." +The boys smiled and continued walking until they could no longer hear the patient's soft voice. +Once there was a fat bear. He was so fat that he just wanted to hang in the sun. One day, while he was hanging, he saw a big, shiny plane in the sky. + +The bear shouted: "Who is flying that plane? Can I try?" + +The plane flew down and stopped next to him. The pilot of the plane smiled at the bear and said: "Sure, why not! Hop in. I'll take you for a ride!" + +The bear was so happy, he couldn't believe it. He jumped into the plane and the pilot took him up high in the sky. The bear had a wonderful time flying and shouted: "Wow! This is amazing!" + +When it was time to go back down, the bear thanked the pilot. He waved goodbye, and then hung in the sun with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful kid. He was always on the lookout for something fun to do. One day, while playing, he noticed a red wagon just sitting in the street. So he decided to pull it. + +The kid smiled as he pulled the wagon. Everything was going really well until the wagon got stuck in a mud puddle. The kid stopped and looked at the wagon, not knowing what to do. + +Just then, a friendly man walking by said, "Hey kid, why don't you use this rope I have to pull the wagon out of the mud?" The kid looked at the man and smiled. + +After a few tries, the kid was able to use the rope to pull the wagon out of the mud and both of them cheered. From then on, the kid and the man became good friends. +Once upon a time there lived a mighty lion. He lived in the woods, and every day he would go and find food. One day he came across a mommy rabbit who had a very special bunny. The mommy rabbit was very scared of the mighty lion, but the bunny was brave and unfazed. + +The bunny hopped up to the lion and asked, "What do you want?" The lion was taken aback, but soon answered, "I am very hungry. Do you have any food?" The bunny thought for a minute and then said, "Yes, I have some carrots. Would you like them?" The lion was so pleased he nearly jumped for joy. + +The bunny then asked the lion if he would like a kiss goodbye. The lion was so surprised but he said yes. The bunny hopped up, gave the lion a big kiss, and then said bye. The lion had a big smile on his face as the bunny hopped away. + +The lion went on his way feeling mighty. He was full of joy from the kiss and the carrots. He vowed to never forget that special moment. From that day forward, the lion would remember the loving bunny and his gift of a minute of kindness. +Once there was a little boy who was walking in a forest. The sun was rising. The sky was calm and he was feeling happy. He saw some animals working in the woods and he wanted to help too. + +So he went up to a rabbit who was gathering carrots and said, "Can I help you?" + +The rabbit looked up at the boy with a friendly smile and said, "Sure, that would be nice!" + +The boy worked hard all morning, helping the rabbit gather carrots. But when the sun began to set, the boy realized he was very tired and he wanted to go home. But he couldn't remember how to get back! He asked the rabbit and the rabbit just shrugged. + +The boy got scared, but he kept walking in the dark. Suddenly, he tripped and fell! When he tried to get up, he realized his leg was broken. He started to cry and called out for help, but no one came. + +The little boy stayed in the woods all night by himself. In the morning, the sunrise finally came, but it was not calm. The little boy was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a young parrot named Max. Max lived in the countryside and loved to sing. Every morning, Max would get up and sing his favorite song. + +One day, Max was singing when he heard a voice. When he looked around, he saw a young boy standing there. + +"Hi Max!" said the boy. "My name is John. I love to sing too. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Max was so happy to meet a friend that he flew over to John and gave him a big hug. + +From then on, Max and John were best friends. They would sing together every day. Whenever John felt sad, Max was always there to comfort him. + +Max and John loved each other very much. The young parrot and the young boy sang their favorite songs together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a very special envelope. The envelope was weird; it could repair things! + +One day, she tried to use it to repair her doll. She put the doll inside the envelope, said some magic words, and waited. Nothing seemed to happen though. + +Suddenly, her mom came in the room. She asked, "What are you doing with that weird envelope?" The girl answered, "I'm trying to repair my doll, but it's not working." + +Her mom gave her a hug and said, "Have you tried magic?" The girl smiled and went back to the envelope. She said the magic words again, and this time a little spark of light came out of the envelope. It worked! + +The girl and her mom were so happy that the envelope had fixed her doll. The girl kept the envelope safe so she can use it when she needs to repair something. +Harry was so excited to take his first test at school. He had heard so much about it from his older brother, that he could hardly wait to try it. He dressed up in his school uniform, with a silly hat on his head. + +On the way to school, he met his best friend, Abigail. + +"Where are you going, Harry?" Abigail asked. + +"I'm so excited to do my first test," Harry said. + +"That sounds really fun!" Abigail responded. + +At school, Harry and Abigail went straight to the classroom. There, the teacher welcomed them with a big smile and gave each of them a test. + +They were both so excited that as soon as the teacher was done explaining, they started working on their papers. + +At the end of the test, their teacher was very happy with their work. She said they both did very well, and that made Harry and Abigail even more excited. + +They laughed at each others silly mistakes and thanked the teacher for the test. + +Harry couldn't stop talking about it on the way home. He was so proud of himself, and so excited to take his next test. + +The end. +Jimmy was very excited as he went to the vendor with his mom. He had been counting down the days until his birthday, and today was the big day. Everywhere he looked there were bright, colorful presents waiting to be opened. + +Jimmy looked up to his mom with a huge smile on his face. “Why can’t I open a present right now?!†he begged. + +His mom laughed and said, “You have to wait until later, Jimmy. It’s not time yet.†+ +Jimmy frowned and said, “But it’s terrible waiting!†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Yes, it is a bit hard to wait, but you’ll have plenty of time to count and open your presents soon enough.†+ +Jimmy reluctantly agreed and went off to explore the vendor. He was excited and couldn’t wait to finally open his presents. +Once upon a time a little girl called Sarah was eating her breakfast. She had a bowl of cereal and a spoon. + +Suddenly Sarah noticed her spoon had a huge crack in it. She said to her mum, "Mummy, my spoon is broken." Her mum replied, "Don't worry Sarah, we can fix it." + +Sarah watched as her mum carefully broke the spoon into two pieces. Then she got two different spoons from the drawer, one was long and thin and the other was round and fat. She put the two pieces together, one from the old spoon and one from the new spoon. + +After that, her mum put some glue on the spoon and left it to dry. Later on when it was finished, Sarah looked at the spoon and said, "It looks different, but it works!" Her mum smiled and said, "That's because we fixed it together." +Jackie was a great listener. She always stopped to pay attention and take in the world around her. She loved to look around and take in all the sights. One day, she went for a walk with her mom. + +"Jackie, listen!" her mom said. "Do you see that bird up in the sky? He is flying so high!" + +Jackie looked up and saw the beautiful bird soaring in the sky. She smiled and said, "Mommy, that's great!" + +They stopped and watched the bird for a few moments before continuing with their walk. As they rounded the corner, Jackie noticed something. + +"Mommy, listen!" she said. "Do you hear that music?" + +Her mom looked around and noticed a band playing in the park. "Wow, this is great! Let's go listen to them!" + +Jackie clapped and cheered as they approached the band. She was filled with joy and couldn't believe her luck. All the sights, sounds, and great music had made her day! +Once upon a time, a troubled little girl called Emma wanted to find something that she could belong to. She thought and thought but she could not think what it could be. Then, one day, Emma took a look up to the sky and she noticed how all the birds were flying and that they seemed to belong in the sky. + +"I want to belong in the sky too," she thought to herself. So, she started to wave her arms and jump up in the air to make herself fly. + +"What are you doing, Emma?" called her mum from down below. + +"I'm trying to fly," Emma said, "so that I can belong with the birds in the sky!" + +Emma's mum smiled and said, "I'm sure you'll find a place to belong soon, sweetheart." + +The next day, Emma's mum took her to the park and introduced her to some of her friends. They welcomed Emma and soon she felt like she belonged with them. She knew that she would always have someone to be with and to share her troubles. + +From that day on, Emma made more friends and found more places to belong. She even got used to waving at the birds in the sky, feeling happy that they already belonged in the sky. +Once there was a girl named Emma. She was doing a lot of fun things. One day, she decided to go to the park. When she was walking, she spotted an elephant. She was so excited and happy. She started to run faster and faster but then she stopped. + +Emma felt a bit scared. She screamed and started to panic. She looked all around and saw that there was no-one she could turn to for help. + +Suddenly a voice said, "Don't worry. Elephants are not scary. It's very easy to be brave around them". Emma was relieved. She turned around and saw a big, friendly smile. It was her dad! + +Emma took a few steps towards her dad, who opened his arms wide to give her a big hug. Emma hugged him back and felt much calmer and safer. + +From then on, Emma felt more confident around elephants. She learnt that with a bit of courage and understanding, it's easy to be brave and face her fears. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She loved to play outside with all the animals and explore the big trees. She had many friends who she would play with in the garden. + +One day, Lucy was out in the garden when she saw a nice, big bench. She went up to sit down, but someone else was already there. The other girl was very rude and said, "Go away! This is my bench." +Lucy didn't know what to do so she turned to leave. + +But then, the other girl smiled. She said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be so rude. Come on, sit with me - I promise I won't be mean again." + +So Lucy smiled back, and she and the other girl laughed and talked. Lucy had such a good time. From then on, the two friends would always go to the bench, just the two of them, and have fun playing and talking. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Pete. He was three years old and loved to organize his toys. One day, he found something shiny and silver, and he wanted to organize it too. + +Pete took the silver object to his mom and asked her what it was. His mom looked at it and said, "Pete, this is a disgusting cockroach! You must throw it away immediately." + +Pete was not happy with that idea. He said, "No mom! I want to organize this silver one too!" + +His mom thought for a moment, and then she said, "Okay Pete, you can organize it - but please wash your hands right after!" + +Pete happily agreed, and he was soon organizing his silvery cockroach with the rest of his toys. He was very proud of himself and the neat arrangement he had made! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She lived with her parents in a big house by a river. On sunny days, Lucy loved to be in the river. + +One day, she decided to go for a splash. She grabbed her towel and jumped into the cool water. Then she stood in the river and closed her eyes. + +Suddenly she heard her mother say, “Lucy, it’s time to bathe!†Lucy opened her eyes, feeling excited. + +Lucy’s mom and dad took her to a special place. It was an incredible stand with many showers and pools of water. Every day, Lucy loved to go there and bathe in the water. + +Her mom and dad would always say, “You’ll have an incredible time!†And Lucy always did. +Once there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was very poor, but she was also very happy. One day Mary's mom invited Mary to draw a picture. Mary was so excited. She grabbed her crayons, paper, and brush and went to work on her masterpiece. + +When Mary was done with her picture, she proudly showed it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "This is beautiful, Mary! I think your friends would love to see this picture." + +Mary was excited. She asked her mom if she could invite her friends to come over so she could show them her picture. Her mom said, "Yes, of course you can!" So Mary ran to the phone and called each of her friends, inviting them over to play and see her picture. + +When Mary's friends arrived, they were amazed at how good Mary's picture was. They were so impressed, they asked Mary to draw some pictures for each of them too. Mary smiled and said, "I'd love too!" + +Mary was a very poor girl, but with her art she was able to bring happiness to everyone. +Billy was a curious 3 year old. One day he asked his Mom, "What's a rainbow?" His Mom smiled and said, "A rainbow is a beautiful thing you can see in the sky after it rains". + +Billy was so excited to see a rainbow. He asked his Mom, "Can I see one?" His Mom said, "Yes, but we need to wait for it to rain first". + +After what seemed like forever, it finally rained. Billy was so excited that he ran outside with his Mom and they looked up in the sky. Sure enough, there was a big, beautiful rainbow! It was organized with bright colors of all shapes and sizes. + +Billy started jumping up and down with joy. He screamed, "Look Mom, the rainbow is burning!". His Mom looked and the sky and said, "That's just the sun reflecting off the rainbow. It's not actually burning". + +Billy thought it was the most amazing thing he had ever seen. From then on, every time it rained, Billy and his Mom went outside to watch the rainbow burn in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old. Tom noticed a big, tall mixer in the corner of the kitchen. He wanted to lean on it and feel how tall it was. + +Tom started to lean on to the mixer. As he touched it, he noticed it felt very filthy. He was so surprised, he jumped away. Tom looked carefully at the mixer and saw that it was full of dirt and dust. + +Tom tried to clean the mixer off but it was too big and heavy for him to move. So he just left it. He didn't want to get his hands dirty. + +But later that day, Tom's mom needed the mixer to prepare dinner. When she went to use it, she noticed it was filthy. Tom tried to explain what happened, but it was too late. Tom's mom was very upset. The dinner was ruined and Tom got in trouble. + +And that was how Tom learned not to lean on things he was not supposed to! +Once upon a time, there was a team made up of a bunch of friends. They decided to spread around and visit the neighbourhood to see what they could do to help. + +The first place they visited was an old lady's house. She was very happy to see them but didn't need any help. She thanked them for asking and said how nice it was to have such a kind and helpful team. + +The group travelled around for a few more hours, but didn't find anywhere else that needed them. They were about to give up when they heard a loud sob coming from a nearby park. + +When they arrived, they saw a little girl crying. She had scraped her knee and no one was around to help. The team quickly got to work. They gave the little girl a bandage and made sure she was okay. She thanked them and said they were the most helpful team ever! + +The girl's smile filled the team with joy. They decided to keep spreading and helping people who needed it. From that day on, they were known as the Helpful Team! +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had an old house and an old garden. Every Sunday, the old man went to his garden and measured it. + +One Sunday, his three year old grandchild came over and asked him: "Grandpa, why are you measuring the garden?" + +The old man smiled and said: "I measure the garden to see how much it has grown, my sweet one". + +The grandchild was so excited to find out. "Grow? What's that?", he asked. + +The old man replied: "It means that the garden gets bigger over time and I need to measure it so I know how big it is". + +The grandchild thought for a moment and then smiled. "That's so cool Grandpa!" he said. + +The old man smiled and gave his grandchild a big hug. Then they measured the garden together. The grandchild was very happy. +Once upon a time there were two jolly friends, Larry and Liz. One day, they decided to mail a letter. They put the letter in an envelope and addressed it to their friend. + +Liz said, "Let's go to the parade while we wait for a response!" +So they went to the parade and had a great time watching the floats, dancing and laughing. + +After a while, they received a response! Larry said, "Let's go home and check the mail!" +They ran home, and sure enough, there was a letter. They were so delighted to read a reply from their friend. + +They hugged each other and said, "What a jolly parade!" +Maggie was walking down the street wearing her pretty skirt. She loved swishing it around when she walked. Suddenly, something scared her. She stopped and blinked. What was it? + +Maggie saw a big dog walking toward her. She knew the dog would never hurt her, but it still looked scary. Maggie blinked again. The dog came closer and closer until it was right in front of her. + +Maggie said to the dog, "Hello, doggy. What's your name?" + +The dog replied, "My name is Woof!" + +Maggie smiled and patted the dog's head. She wasn't scared anymore. She thanked the dog and continued walking down the street, swishing her skirt as she went. +Jimmy was by the store looking for something special. He wanted to find a hidden surprise. He kept walking around and around, not sure where to look. Then he saw it! Sitting behind some boxes was a tiny box. He couldn't wait to see what was inside. He opened the box and found a toy car. He was so excited! + +Then he heard a voice. It said, "You found me! Let's go for a drive!" Jimmy was so surprised! He took the car and drove around the store. He saw many fun things as he drove. He even found a giant lollipop! He wanted to take that too. + +When he got to the end of the store he stopped. The car said, "Let's do it again!" So Jimmy drove around the store one more time. This time, he looked even harder for hidden treasures. He found a stuffed animal and some candy. He was so happy! + +Jimmy repeated his adventure around the store over and over again. Every time, he found something new and special. He was always so excited to see what he would find! +Once there was a bunny called Sam. Sam was very excited because he was going for a picnic with his family. As he hopped through the meadow with his bunny friends, Sam saw a lovely pit in the ground. + +He hopped over and looked at it. He could feel the cool air coming up from the pit. Sam was so excited that he decided to put his picnic blanket inside it and have a picnic! + +As his family unpacked their lunch, they heard something. It was a gentle sound of spraying water. “What’s that sound?†asked Sam. His mom smiled and said, “That’s the sound of a lovely water fountain spraying over there.†+ +Sam hopped over to the fountain and saw it spraying water. He wanted to feel the water on his fur. He reached out to touch it but his parents quickly said, “No Sam, we don’t want you to get wet.†+ +So, instead, Sam and his family enjoyed their lovely picnic and sprays of water from the fountain over them. They had a great time together and when it was time to go, Sam had the best memory of a lovely picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl. She loved to travel! Everywhere she went she took a special frame. + +The frame was golden and sparkled in the sun. She held it close and everywhere she went, it followed. + +First, the little girl traveled to the park. She ran around and played, the frame jangling along with her. Next, she went to the beach where she built sand castles and collected seashells to put in the frame. + +Finally, the little girl traveled to the mountains. There she could see everything from the high peaks. She kept the frame tight in her hands so it wouldn't get lost. + +At last, the clever little girl's journey was over. She went home, safe and happy with her shiny frame. And she never stopped dreaming about her next great adventure! +Peter was very anxious. He had never made an igloo before, but he really wanted to succeed. He asked his mum for help. + +"Mum, can you teach me how to make an igloo?" Peter asked. +His mum smiled and said "Yes, I can help you. We will start by gathering icy blocks." + +The two of them found all the blocks they needed and then built the igloo. Peter was so excited. He worked hard and, with his mum's help, he succeeded! + +When the igloo was finished, Peter was so proud of himself. He had done it! +His mum gave him a hug and said, "I am so proud of you for succeeding at making the igloo. You did it all by yourself!" + +Peter smiled and said, "It was fun! Can we make another one tomorrow?" + +His mum laughed and said, "Yes, if you want to!" + +And so they went off to make another igloo, feeling happy and excited. +Once upon a time there was a furry dog. His name was Max. Every year he would love to go for nice long walks in the park. + +One day, Max was walking in the park. He came across a little girl. She looked about 3 years old and was playing with her dolls. Max was so excited to meet the little girl. + +Max sat down next to the girl and asked "Hello, what is your name?". The little girl said "My name is Susie. What is your name?". Max said "My name is Max". + +Susie said "Oh, what a cute furry dog you are!". Then, Max asked Susie if she wanted to go for a walk. Susie happily accepted and so both Max and Susie started walking around the park. + +They had such a wonderful time together. They explored different parts of the park, played in the playground and had so much fun. Every year, Max and Susie would come back to the park and enjoy their time together. +One day, Kathy had a problem. Her doll was broken and she was sad. She went up to her mom and said, "My doll is broken. Please fix it." Her mom said, "Okay, I will repair it for you." + +Kathy was very excited and she watched carefully as her mom fixed the doll. She was impressed and said, "Wow, that's so cool." + +When her mom was done, she handed the doll back to Kathy and said, "Here you go. The doll is repaired now." Kathy was so happy and thanked her mom. She hugged the doll and said, "I love you, doll! You look so cute now." + +Kathy was helpful. She put her doll away neatly in her room. From then on, the doll was one of Kathy's best friends. +Once there was a bear called Bob. Bob was busy looking for food in the woods. Suddenly, he came across a secret by a log. He was too scared to look at it, so he decided to lie down and pretend not to notice. + +But then, a squirrel stepped out from the log and said, “Hey, why are you lying there? I know you saw the secret!†+ +“No, I didn’t!â€, said Bob, “I don’t know anything about it.†+ +“Yes you do!â€, insisted the squirrel, “I saw you looking at it. What was it?†+ +But Bob didn’t answer. He just smiled and tried to pretend like he didn’t know. The squirrel got very mad and scampered off into the trees. Bob sighed and laughed to himself. He was glad he kept the secret safe! +Once upon a time there was a human who lived in a little house in the woods. He was always very sad, because he did not value himself. + +One day the human was walking through the woods when he saw an empty lake. He stopped to look at the lake, and suddenly he heard a voice. + +The voice said, "Why do you not value yourself like you value others?" + +The human thought and thought, but he could not answer. He stood there for a long time trying to figure out why he didn't value himself. + +Then, out of nowhere, he heard the same voice again. This time it said, "Value yourself, because you are worth more than all the empty lakes in the world." + +The human thought and thought again, and suddenly he realized that he was worth so much more than he thought. The human smiled and started to walk away, feeling happy and content. He now knew the importance of valuing himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was gifted and smart, and all his friends liked him. + +One day, Jack was playing in the park with his friends and their parents. They were having a lot of fun, when Jack saw some mud and decided to jump into it. His friends were shocked and told him to stop, but he was too busy having fun to pay attention. + +After a while, his friends decided to leave and asked him to come with them. But Jack had forgotten about them and kept playing in the mud. His friends shouted, but he could no longer hear them. + +When his parents found him, they scolded him for not listening to his friends. They told him, “You should always pay attention to your friends; they are looking out for you!†+ +Jack learned his lesson and never forgot it again. He always remembered to take his friends into consideration and be aware of what they said. From then on, Jack was always a good friend! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and wanted an adventure. Her dad wanted to take her to the park, but Sarah wanted to go somewhere else. + +"How about the beach, dad?" she asked. + +"That sounds great!" he replied. + +So they set off. Sarah and her dad had lots of fun. They built sand castles and played in the waves. When it was time to leave, Sarah saw a tie on the sand. She picked it up and put it around her neck. + +"What's this?" she asked her dad. + +"That's a tie," her dad said. "It's not a very good one." + +Sarah wanted to complete it so it looked nice. She asked her dad for help, and he showed her how to tie it properly. She was so happy with her new tie! + +Sarah and her dad went back home with Sarah wearing her new tie. She was very proud of completing it! +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny rabbit named Rod. Rod was always so eager to explore and learn new things. Every morning he hopped along the ground, cheerfully looking around at all the wonderful things he could discover. + +One day, while hopping along, Rod noticed something in the grass. He quickly hopped closer and saw a bright, shining rod. Cheerfully, he hopped over to it and examined it with his eyes. "It looks ready to use," he thought to himself. + +In a rush of excitement, Rod quickly grabbed the rod and started to chew on it. As soon as he started, he heard a voice from the sky. "Rod, don't chew on the rod. It will only hurt you," said the voice. + +Startled, Rod immediately let go of the rod and stepped back. He then looked up and saw a wise old owl flying above him. Wisely, the owl said, "Rod, it's important to be careful what you chew. You never know what could be dangerous." + +The moral of this story is to always be careful what you chew. You never know what could be dangerous. Being curious is great, but stay safe. If you make sure to always be mindful, you will be ready to make the right choices in life. +Once there was an icy day. A little boy was outside having so much fun. He saw a palm tree in the wind and it made him so happy. He ran up to it and lifted his hands up to the sky. He began to wave them! He waved his arms with all of his might. He kept waving until he saw a flock of birds flying above him. He smiled and kept waving his arms until his mom called him in for lunch. He smiled as he waved goodbye to the palm tree and went inside. The palm tree was still there waving goodbye back to him. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Bob and Sam. They were walking in the forest and came across an orange collar. Bob wanted to wear the collar, but Sam said it wasn’t a good idea. Bob didn’t quit, so he put it on anyway. + +But, when he tried to take it off, the collar wouldn’t quit! It was stuck on his neck. + +Bob and Sam were scared, so they ran to the park nearby. They asked the man in the park for help, and he laughed. He said the collar was magic, and it wouldn’t quit until Bob said special words. + +So, Bob said the words and the collar stopped being orange. It turned back to its original color and Bob was able to take it off. + +Bob and Sam were relieved and they celebrated by jumping around and having a picnic in the park. The end. +The big wild animal wanted some food. She cried out in a loud voice, "Would somebody please give me something to eat? I am so very hungry!" + +Just then, a little girl came over to the wild animal. The girl said, "I'll help you. I want to give you something to eat." + +The big wild animal thanked the little girl. She said, "Thank you for wanting to help me." + +The little girl took some food from her pocket. She gave it to the wild animal. The animal ate the food with great joy. + +The big wild animal thanked the little girl again. She said, "Thank you for giving me something to eat. I am no longer hungry!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help you." +Once upon a time, there lived a polite thief. She lived in a house near a river, and she loved to lay in the sun by the river. + +One day when she was laying in the sun, a little boy came walking down the path by the river. He stopped and said, "Hi! Who are you?" + +The thief smiled and said, "I'm a thief. But I'm a polite thief. I never steal anything without asking first." + +The little boy nodded and said, "That's good. But maybe you should lay in the sun somewhere else. My mom doesn't like strangers around here." + +The thief laughed and said, "You're a smart boy. I'll lay somewhere else." And she went off to find a new place to lay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Dolly. Dolly wanted to be a pirate when she grew up. + +One day, Dolly went to the beach with her mum and saw a very messy pirate ship! She said to her mum, “Oh please, can I go on the pirate ship?†Her mum said “Yes, but be careful not to get too messy.†+ +So, Dolly ran onto the pirate ship. She saw a captain, who said “Ahoy there! Are you ready to be a pirate?†Dolly replied, “Yes please!†The captain gave her a pirate hat and they set off on an adventure. + +They sailed the seven seas and had lots of adventures! But it was very messy – there was sand, seaweed and coins all over the place. + +In the end, Dolly and the captain reached their destination and said goodbye. Dolly felt so happy - she had been a real pirate for the day. And she promised herself she would never forget the fun and messy adventures she had with the captain. +Once upon a time there was a little bird called George. He was very alert and watched the world around him. + +One day George saw a peanut on the ground. He was very excited and wanted to gain it. He flew down and took the peanut in his beak. + +He wanted to keep the peanut so he tried to fly away with it but was too tired. He had to leave it behind. + +So George learned a lesson that day. He realized that it is better to be alert and watchful than to try and gain something that you cannot keep. + +The moral of the story is that it’s better to be wise and cautious than greedy and silly. +Once upon a time there was a very sweet little girl. She always wanted to put on a show for her family and make them smile. + +Today she wore her favourite velvet dress and grabbed her shiny microphone. She walked up to the stage and began to sing. She sang about beautiful rainbows and happy birds. Her family began to clap and cheer. + +The little girl was so excited that her face lit up with a smile. She said to her family, "I love you all!" They all smiled, and her mother said, "We love you too sweetheart, you were amazing!" + +The family began to applaud even louder and they cheered and laughed. The little girl's heart felt so full - she had made her family happy and that made her so happy. She took a bow and hugged everyone tightly. + +And ever since then, when the little girl gave a performance, her family was sure to applaud! +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Jack. He wanted to go to the mall to buy some candy. + +His mom asked him, "Are you sure you want to go to the mall by yourself?". +Jack nodded and said, "Yes, I'm brave." + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay then, you can go. Just remember to be careful". + +Jack was very excited. He decided to take the bus to the mall. He was a bit scared, but he was brave and decided to get on the bus. + +When Jack got to the mall, he was amazed at all the different things he saw. He decided to buy some candy before he went home. + +He had a great day at the mall and was very proud of himself for being so brave. He smiled all the way back home. +Jimmy was a 3 year old who loved playing with his friends. He had a lot of fun, but he could not read very well yet. + +One day, his mom asked him if he wanted to get a tutor to help him with his reading. Jimmy nodded, but he was a bit embarrassed. + +Jimmy’s tutor was an amazing woman. She was really nice and gentle. She made learning to read super fun! + +At the end of each lesson, the tutor praised Jimmy for his hard work. Jimmy felt really proud. + +One day, after a lesson, the tutor said, “Jimmy, you are doing so well. You are amazing!†+ +Jimmy smiled and felt less embarrassed. He kept attending his lessons and soon became a great reader. +Yesterday was Tom's birthday. Tom was three years old and he was very excited. His mom and dad gave him a special present. It was an old toy car which he loved. Tom spent the whole day playing with the car. + +In the evening, Tom was tired and wanted to finish playing. He put the car back in the box and hugged it tightly. Then he said goodnight to the car and thanked his parents for the present. + +The next day, Tom was excited to play with the car again. He took the old car out of the box and started to drive it around the house. He raced with his dad and drove up and down the stairs. He was happy and having lots of fun. + +Finally it was time to finish. Tom put the car back in the box and said goodbye. He couldn't wait to play with the toy car again tomorrow! +Once upon a time, there were two sisters. Amy was 3 years old and Jill was 5 years old. On a warm day, the sisters decided to go to the beach. They packed their bags and grabbed their beach towels. Then they set off on their adventure. + +When they got to the beach, the sun was shining so brightly. Amy was very hot in the sun, so Jill said, "Let's find a fan to help us cool down." Amy was so excited and said, "Yes, that would be great!" + +So the sisters ran around looking for a fan. After a few minutes, they found a big, white fan sitting in the sand. Amy touched it to see if it worked and unbelievably, it started to move! Suddenly a puff of air flooded over them. Amy felt so cool and yelled, "This fan is great!" + +The girls laughed as they enjoyed the cool breeze. After a while, they thanked the fan, picked up their things and went back to their home. From then on, the sisters always looked for a fan whenever they went to the beach. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a big house with a tall ceiling. One day the family was very nervous because there was some rain coming down from the ceiling. The dad was worried about the rain getting in and making a mess so he went to find something to put over the ceiling. + +He returned with some plastic and tape and used it to prevent the rain from getting inside. Everyone was so relieved that he was able to stop the rain from coming in. After that, the family felt much better and they were no longer so nervous. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She lived with her mom on a ranch in the countryside. On this day, Lucy was feeling very sad and dirty. She was tired of all the work she had to do on the ranch. + +Mom noticed that Lucy was feeling down and went over to comfort her. She said, "It's okay, Lucy. Everyone feels a bit dirty and tired sometimes. Come on, let's go play." + +Lucy smiled and said, "I don't want to play. I just want to stay here and be sad." + +Mom put her arm around Lucy and said, "I know it's hard to feel this way, but we can still have fun even when we're feeling a bit down. Why don't we go explore the ranch together? I bet we can find something interesting." + +Lucy thought about it and then smiled. She knew that exploring with her mom would make her feel better. So they set off on their adventure together. + +They went beginning to end, across the ranch. As they explored, they found all kinds of things, including a small pond, a tree with ripe fruit, and a meadow filled with wildflowers. Lucy was so excited about the discovery that she quickly forgot about feeling dirty and tired. + +Mom watched with a smile, happy to see her daughter having so much fun. They ended their day with a picnic and watched the +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Daisy and she was three years old. She loved to eat ice cream and wanted to try a new flavour. + +Daisy asked her mom, "Can I please have one scoop of delicious strawberry ice cream?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure thing! Here you go." She handed Daisy a big bowl of strawberry ice cream. + +Daisy went to eat it, but as she put the spoon in her mouth, she put her thumb in there too. She was so embarrassed when she saw that. + +Her mom said, "It's okay, Daisy. Everybody makes mistakes. Now, go eat your delicious ice cream." + +Daisy smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy!" She enjoyed eating her ice cream, and never embarrassed herself again. +Once upon a time, there was a special flower. It was colorful and beautiful, and everyone in the world loved it very much. One day, a young girl named Emma saw the flower and asked her mom, "What is that?" Her mom replied, "It's a special symbol that helps us to love and grow in life". + +Emma was very curious and wanted to learn more, so she asked her mom, "What do I have to do to make it grow?" Her mom told Emma, "Every day, you need to be kind, think of good ideas, and be a good person. Then it will help us to grow". + +Then Emma's mom said, "Let's go find some colored stones to put around the flower. That will help it to shine!" + +So the two of them went to find the colorful stones. They put them together and carefully placed them around the flower. As they worked, it became more and more beautiful. Soon the flower was glowing with color, and everyone near it could see the symbol of love and friendship. + +The flower has grown ever since, and reminds us of how special love and growth can be. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Tom and Jack. Tom had a very important measure he wanted to request. So, he asked Jack if he could help. + +Jack thought about it, and then he said, "Yes, I will help you!" Tom was very happy. + +So, they each grabbed a piece of paper and wrote down the important measure that Tom needed. + +The important measure was a very long number. But Tom and Jack worked together to get the measure just right. + +Finally, Tom had the important measure he needed. He was very happy. + +Tom thanked Jack for helping him and Jack said, "I'm glad I could help!" +Once upon a time, there was a very kind mouse. He lived in a cozy little house and he would zip around the garden looking for food. One day, the kind mouse spotted a beautiful red apple. He tried to grab it, but it was tied up in a knot at the top of a tree. + +The kind mouse tried to climb the tree, but it was too tall. He thought for a while and then he had an idea. He zipped over to the pond and asked a friendly frog if he could help. + +The frog said, “Yes, I can help you. I know an easy way to get the apple.†The frog zipped over to the tree, grabbed the apple in his mouth and hopped back to the kind mouse. + +“Thank you!†said the kind mouse. + +“You’re welcome,†smiled the frog. “Friends help each other when they need it the most. That’s the kind thing to do.†+ +From that day on, the kind mouse always remembered the lesson he learned that day—always be kind and help friends in need! +Mina was a popular girl. Everywhere she went, people said hello to her. One day, Mina went to the park with her mom. She saw people eating and playing, and she wanted to join in. + +Mina's mom said, "Don't forget! The thermometer says it's very hot outside. Don't stay out there for too long." + +Mina waved her hand and said, "I won't! I promise!" + +But Mina was enjoying the park so much that she didn't pay attention to the thermometer. She stayed out there until she started to feel very warm. + +That's when her mom warned her, "You must go in now! You have been out here too long." + +Mina was sad, but she understood that her mom was right. She followed her mom back inside and stayed in the cool, air-conditioned house. +Once upon a time, there was a mole who was very grumpy. He always grumbled and scowled. One day, he wanted to take a bath in the muddy river. As he splashed around, he thought he saw something sparkle in the water. He bent over to pick it up and it was a magical pebble! + +The pebble told the mole that if he wanted to be happy, he needed to wash away all his grumpiness by washing himself off with the river water. The mole tried this and felt much better. + +So, from then on the mole would take a bath every day and wash away his grumpiness. With each dunk in the water, the mole felt a little more cheerful and content. Even though things would still get him down sometimes, the mole was able to get back to his cheerful self by washing himself off with the river water. + +The moral of this story is that when things get tough, sometimes the best thing we can do is to take a step back, take a breath and wash away our worries. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who liked to whistle. Whenever she had some free time, she would go outside and whistle for a long time. One day, she wanted to wear an apron while she whistled, so she asked her mom for one. + +Her mom found an old apron in the closet and gave it to her daughter. But it was very important. Her mom said, “No matter what, you must never forget to put this apron back in the closet when you’re done. It’s very important.†+ +The little girl nodded, put on the apron and went outside to whistle. All day long as she had fun, she remembered to keep the apron safe and not forget where it had come from. Finally, when the day was done, she made sure to put the apron back in the closet, just like her mom had said. +Once upon a time, there was a stupid monkey who wanted to destroy everything. +He ran around the jungle looking for things to destroy. He saw a pepper plant, and thought it looked fun to destroy. +He grabbed the pepper plant and ripped it apart. + +Suddenly, the plant spoke to him. "Hey, why did you do that? Now I'm all destroyed!" + +The monkey felt very sheepish and he said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know you could talk. I just thought it would be fun to destroy something." + +The pepper plant shook his leaves in disapproval. "Well it wasn't very nice. You should be more careful about what you destroy in the future!" + +The monkey nodded and apologized again before running away, vowing to never be so stupid again! +The sun was shining brightly in the sky, and a small boy named Sam was playing in his garden. He was running around and laughing, happy to be outside. Suddenly he heard a strange voice. He stopped and looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. He edged closer and called out, "Where are you?" + +The voice came again, and this time it was closer. Sam began to feel scared. Then he saw a frog hopping towards him. The frog spoke to him in a soft voice and said, "Hello, my name is Jumper." + +Sam was surprised, but he smiled and said, "Good morning, Jumper." + +Jumper asked Sam if he wanted to play. Sam smiled and said yes, so they played together in the garden. They splashed in the puddles and chased pretend dragons, making sure to keep away from the wet patch. + +Eventually it was time for Sam to go in. He said goodbye to Jumper and waved. Jumper smiled, and they both went their separate ways. + +But Sam was sure they would meet again soon. +Once there was a rocket. It was a big, strong missile. But the missile was sad because it had no one to share its adventures with. + +One day, the missile heard a voice. It was the voice of a small bird. + +The bird said, "Why are you so sad, missile?" + +The missile replied, "I have no one to share my adventures with." + +The bird said, "I would love to share them with you! Let's fly together." + +The missile was so happy that it cheered. The bird had a mild and gentle nature, and the missile was grateful for its new friend. + +They flew together for many days, and shared lots of new experiences. The missile was no longer alone, and it was happier than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore. One day, she decided to explore the woods near her home. She slowly and cautiously walked through the woods, taking in all of the amazing sights and sounds. As she continued walking, she saw something in the distance. + +It was a big, tall cardboard box. +The girl got closer and observed the box carefully. It seemed scary, with dents and tears all over it. But curiosity got the better of her, and she decided to investigate. + +As she opened the box, she heard a loud voice. +"Hello!" the voice said. +Startled, the little girl quickly stepped back. + +"Don't be scared! I'm just a friendly bear," said the voice. +The little girl realised there was a teddy bear inside the box. The bear smlled at her and said, "Let's have an adventure together!" + +The little girl grabbed the bear's hand, and the two of them went off on an exciting adventure. Together, they explored the woods, observing all the amazing creatures. + +The little girl and bear found new and exciting things. They saw birds, squirrels, and even a fox! + +The girl gave the teddy bear a special hug and said goodbye. Then, the two of them returned to the cardboard box, and the bear waved goodbye as the girl walked +Once upon a time, there was a friendly beetle who loved to shine. Day after day, he would fly up into the sky and soak up the sun's warmth. He felt so free and glowed with happiness. + +Then one day, while he was shining, a naughty cloud came along and blocked out the sun. The beetle was shocked and flew around frantically looking for the sun. + +Suddenly, the beetle saw a ray of light coming from the bushes. He flew towards it and landed on the bush. When he looked more closely, he saw it was another beetle, even friendlier than him! + +The two beetles looked at each other and smiled. Then the friendly beetle said, "I will help you get the sun back!" + +The two beetles flew up into the sky and chased away the nasty cloud. The sun shone brightly again and the beetles flew home, happy and glowing. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful little girl called Daisy. Daisy and her friends were playing ball in the garden when, all of a sudden, their ball got caught in a net! Daisy and her friends were so sad and did not know what to do. + +Daisy decided to ask Grandpa for help. Grandpa, who was very wise, knew how to repair the net. So he took out a needle and some thread and got to work. + +All the while, Daisy's friends clapped and cheered Grandpa on. Grandpa repaired the net with a few stitches and soon enough, their ball was back to them, safe and sound! + +Daisy and her friends were so happy that they hugged Grandpa and thanked him for the help. + +"You are a true hero, Grandpa, thank you for fixing the net!" Daisy said with a big smile. + +Grandpa smiled back and said, "It was my pleasure." +Once there was a little boy who wanted to go for a walk in the woods. But everybody were whispering about something being in the forest, so the boy was a bit scared. He thought the people were being foolish and wanted to prove them wrong. + +Still, the boy was brave and ventured into the woods. As he walked deeper and deeper, he started hearing a strange noise from far away. It sounded like a whisper. The boy was very scared and wanted to go home, but he was also determined to find out what the whispers were all about. + +He continued walking until he finally reached a clearing. In the middle of it, there was a strange creature, like none he had ever seen. It seemed to be whispering something at him. The creature was huge and the boy was too afraid to move. + +Suddenly, the creature grabbed the boy with its giant claws and flew away. The boy never returned and the people who warned him were proven right. The boy should have listened to the whispering and stayed away from the forest. +Mommy and daddy were at the store, looking for something special. The little girl wanted candy, but should be careful what she chose. + +"What do you think?" asked mommy. + +The little girl's eyes lit up. "Candy!" she yelled. "I want candy!" + +Mommy smiled. "There's a lot of candy here. Which one should we get?" + +The girl spotted a big box of white candy in the corner. She pointed and said, "That one! That one!" + +Mommy picked it up, examined it, and said, "It looks like it includes a lot of little pieces. Let's get it!" + +So they took the white candy home. The little girl was so excited, she couldn't wait to taste it. She opened the box and ate one. It was so yummy! She had the best time, eating her white candy. +Once upon a time there was a bright hero who lived in the forest. His job was to examine everything and make sure it was okay. + +One day, the hero saw something he had never seen before. It was so shiny and colourful. He had to take a closer look. + +The hero asked, "What is that?" + +A small voice replied, "It's a bubble!" + +The hero examined the bubble closely. It was full of colours, and when the sun hit it, it sparkled in the light. The hero touched the bubble and it suddenly popped! + +The hero laughed, "That was fun!" + +And so, the bright hero spent the day examining the new things he found in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alex. She was three years old and loved to make sounds. Everywhere she went, she would make loud noises. + +One day, Alex heard a funny sound coming from outside. She wanted to find out where it was coming from, so she went to take a look. When she opened her front door, she saw a big, funny looking animal. + +Alex was amazed. She had never seen an animal like that before. She asked, "What's your name?" + +The animal replied, "My name is Mr. Croak. I make that funny sound you heard." Alex was very happy to meet Mr. Croak, and they became fast friends. + +Every day after that, Alex and Mr. Croak would go on long walks and make loud noises together. They had so much fun, and Alex smiled from ear to ear. +Once upon a time, there was an eager little dog called Rex. He was always so excited to explore the world! + +One morning, Rex decided to go for a walk in the park to see the nature around him. He was having so much fun enjoying the sunshine and smell of the trees, when all of a sudden he stepped into a pond! + +Rex could not get out of the pond, so he started crying out loud. The sound of his barks echoed across the park. + +Just then, a veterinarian came over. She was kind and understanding. She said, "Don't worry, little one. I will help you!". She then carefully reached in and part Rex from the pond. + +Rex was so grateful for the veterinarian's help. He followed her eagerly and she brought him safely back to his home. +Once there was a dog called Fluffy. He was very gentle and kind. One day Fluffy found a bone in his garden. He was very excited and wanted to play with it. But then suddenly he heard a noise and realised it was broken! Fluffy was very sad, but he was fortunate to find a compassionate person on the way who wanted to help him. + +The person said he knows how to fix a broken bone. Fluffy followed him and after a lot of work, the kind person fixed the bone! Fluffy was so happy and thanked the person with lots of licks and barks. + +From then on, Fluffy kept the bone very safe and played with it every day, making sure that it did not break. And he never forgot the compassionate person who fixed his bone! +Once upon a time there was a nice boy named Eddie. He was very thoughtful and usually played quietly. + +One day, Eddie was playing in his room and he found a pretty string. He thought it was so cool and exciting! He wanted to show it to his mom so he ran to her. + +Eddie showed his mom the string and said, "Look mommy!" His mom smiled and said, "That is a very nice string!" + +Then, Eddie had an idea. He asked his mom, "Can I give the string to my best friend, Henry?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, but why don't you tell him how thoughtful it was for you to give him the string?" + +Eddie smiled and nodded. He ran off to Henry's house and opened the door. He saw Henry playing in his room and Eddie said, "Henry, I have a present for you!" + +Henry was so excited. He asked, "What is it?" Eddie said, "I found this cool string and I wanted to give it to you because I'm so thoughtful!" + +Henry smiled and said, "Thank you Eddie! Can I also have a hug?" Eddie happily gave his friend a big hug and they laughed together. + +It was a wonderful day of friendship and thoughtfulness. Everybody was happy and enjoyed the special moment. +Little Sam was very persistent. Every day, he wanted to go to the store with his Mom. She would always say no, but that didn’t stop Sam. This time was no different. + +“Mom, can I go to the store?†asked Sam. + +“No, not today sweetheart. It’s too dangerous,†replied his Mom. + +Before Sam could respond, an ambulance came flying down the street. Sam watched it go, and his eyes lit up. + +“Mom! That ambulance is going to the store! Can we go too?†Sam asked excitedly. + +His Mom smiled, and said “Yes, but only if you stay close to me.†+ +So, Sam and his Mom followed the ambulance to the store. Sam was so happy, and he couldn’t help but smile at his Mom when they got there. His persistence had paid off! +Once upon a time, there was a little wolf named Milly. She was always feeling very tired, so she decided to take a nap. + +Milly laid down in a grassy meadow, curled up and closed her eyes. Soon, she was snoring softly. + +Suddenly, Milly heard a noise. She opened her eyes and saw a big, scary wolf standing next to her. + +"Go away!" said Milly, trying to sound brave. + +"What do you want?" asked the big wolf, in a deep voice. + +"I am just trying to take a nap," said Milly. + +The big wolf thought for a moment, then said, "It is very difficult to take a nap with someone watching. I will go away if you promise to take a nap every day." + +Milly promised, and the big wolf slowly walked away. + +Milly watched the wolf until he was no longer in sight, then laid down again and went back to sleep. From then on, Milly always followed her promise and had many peaceful naps. +Once upon a time, there was a King and his wife. They were happily married and in the kingdom, all was peaceful. But one morning, the King had a bad dream and he felt very frightened. + +He said to his wife, "I'm afraid that something bad might happen today. I'm worried I will suffer." His wife tried to comfort him, but the King's fear lingered. + +Suddenly, in the middle of the night, there was a loud thunderclap and the King was filled with dread. He knew then that his fear had come true. The King's subjects had suffered greatly as a result of the bad storm. He wept with grief for his people, but there was nothing he could do. + +The King and his wife had no choice but to accept the suffering of their kingdom. There was nothing they could do, and there was no happy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a tough little girl. She was determined and brave. One day, she was playing in the park and she saw a net. She wanted to show how tough she was, so she decided to destroy the net. She started to tear it up with her hands. + +Just then, her mother came running over. She said, "What are you doing, honey?" The little girl replied bravely, "I'm destroying this net. I'm tough!" Her mother smiled and said, "That's right, you are tough! But you don't have to destroy things to show it." + +The little girl looked at the net, which was now torn and not usable. She looked sad. Her mother said, "Let's find something else to do instead, like hopscotch." The little girl smiled. She then said, "Yes, let's get tough together and play hopscotch!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Millie. She was three years old and loved exploring the world around her. + +One day, Millie took a walk with her mom in the park. When Millie saw the tall hedge, she asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom replied, "That is a hedge, and it is very original. It's a special kind of plant." + +Millie was curious about the hedge and asked, "Can I go check it out?" + +Mom smiled and said, "You must always mind. Make sure to stay close." + +Millie smiled back and skipped over to the hedge. She looked closely at the leaves and examined the shape of each branch. + +Millie enjoyed the day exploring the hedge and all the other original plants in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who loved to sing. She sang so beautifully, birds followed her everywhere. Every day, she went to the market to pick yummy fruits and veggies with her mommy. One day, when they were picking radishes the little girl saw a little bird sitting on the ground. + +The little girl was so thoughtful that she offered the bird some of the radishes she had. The bird looked at her curiously and then crawled closer. It started to peck at the radish and sung a happy, cheerful song. The little girl was delighted and started to sing with the bird. + +Her mommy watched with a smile and said, “My girl, you are so kind to care for animals like this. Every time you sing with this little bird, I get happy.†The little girl smiled, happy with the affirmation. + +From then on, every time the little girl went to the market to pick radishes, her little bird friend followed her and sang with her. +Once upon a time, there was a group of friends who wanted to play a game. They thought it would be fair for everyone if they spinned a wheel to decide who would go first. They all laughed when the wheel stopped spinning, as Jules was the one chosen. + +Jules felt a bit sad, because he wanted the others to have a fair turn too. + +His best friend, Sam, could see Jules was worried and said: "It's ok Jules. We will wait our turn and you should have some time now." + +The other friends agreed and Jules was happy again. He laughed with joy and they all started to play their game together. + +In the end, they all learned that fair turns are more fun and laughter is always the best way to make friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. Peter was only three years old and he wanted to join his friend's day out in the park. He got dressed and asked his mum if he could go. + +Mum replied, "Yes, but I need you to do me a favour first. I need you to help me find a rare nail in the garden." + +Gladly, Peter went outside and started searching. He looked high and low looking for a rare nail, while trying to figure out what a nail even was. Suddenly, he saw a long silver object sticking out of the dirt. He pulled it out and showed it to Mary. + +"I think I found it, Mum," Peter said. + +Mum smiled and said, "You've done it! Well done Peter, now you can go join your friends!" + +Peter was so excited to be joining his friends and couldn't wait to tell them about finding the rare nail. He ran off to the park, feeling proud of himself. Little did he know that the rare nail was just the beginning of a magical adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a lady called Ms. Maria who lived in a house next to a school. Every day, she could hear the bell ringing at the school. + +One day, the bell at the school rang so loudly that it made Ms. Maria angry. She sighed and looked out of the window to see who was making the loud noise. + +It was a nosy little girl who kept ringing the bell. Every time she stopped, she smiled and let out a giggle. + +Ms. Maria couldn't help but smile too. She opened the window and called out to the girl, "Why do you keep ringing the bell?" + +The little girl stopped and replied, "Because it makes me happy!" + +Ms. Maria smiled and sighed. She said to the girl, "Well, I'm glad you're having fun. Just don't overdo it, okay?" + +The little girl smiled, nodded and ran off. Ms. Maria watched her go, still smiling and sighing to herself. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Amy. She stumbled through the hot and humid forest every day looking for special berries. Every day she learned something new. + +One day, Amy stumbled upon a strange hut in the middle of the forest. She boldly opened the door, and to her surprise, there was an old witch inside. The witch said "Hello Amy! I can give you what you seek, but only if you bring me three kinds of berries." + +Amy was so excited; she ran off in search of the berries. Every day she stumbled through the forest, and eventually she found them. At last, Amy was able to make her way back to the witch's hut with her basket full of berries. + +The witch was pleased and said to Amy, "You have been so brave, and I am so pleased. You may have your reward now." Amy was so happy, she couldn't believe it! But as she went to take the magic item from the witch, the witch suddenly changed her mind and said, "No! I don't want to give it to you." + +Amy was so disappointed, she stumbled out of the hut and away from the forest, never to return again. The brave little girl had learned her lesson the hard way; it pays to be careful when dealing with old witches. +There once was a little girl named Amy who was stubborn. She liked to do things her own way. + +One day, while playing outside with her friends, they saw a magazine lying in the grass. She quickly ran over to it and picked it up, eager to look through all the pages. But when she opened it, the pages were empty! + +All of the other kids started to laugh. But Amy was too stubborn to give up. She started clapping her hands and said, “Let’s fill it up!†+ +The kids all started drawing, writing, and coloring the pages of the magazine. When they were done, they all looked at what they’d created. It was amazing! + +The moral of the story is that no matter how stubborn you may be, there is always a way to make something beautiful if you work together. +Once there was a small girl who was playing at the park. She was very curious and soon noticed an unusual looking ostrich that was standing nearby. She was very surprised by this strange creature and stared at it wide-eyed. + +The ostrich noticed her and said, “Why are you staring at me?†+ +The little girl was too scared to talk, but her curiosity was so strong that she continued to stare at it. + +The ostrich nodded in understanding and said, “It’s okay to be curious! But it’s not polite to stare at someone.†+ +The little girl nodded and ran away, understanding the lesson the ostrich had taught her. She thought to herself that even if something looks unusual, it is important to be kind and not stare. +Once upon a time there was a tiger named Tiger. He was very bossy and loved to boss around his friends. One day, he was walking in the jungle when he heard a funny sound. He stopped to listen and recognize the rhythm. He moved his head and paws to the beat, tapping his feet in time. + +He was so happy. Then he saw his friend, Bear, walking in the jungle too. "Hey, Bear!" he called. "Come and listen to this funny sound. Can you recognize the rhythm?" +Bear looked around, then shook his head. "No, I don't recognize it. What is it?" he asked. + +Tiger laughed. "It's music! Come on and let's dance to it. I'll show you the moves and you can follow along," he said. + +Bear wasn't sure at first. But Tiger was so bossy that he could not resist. Soon both of them were tapping their feet and grooving to the rhythm of the music. They danced for a long time and had so much fun. + +When the music ended, Bear smiled. "That was great! I knew I recognized the rhythm but didn't know what I was supposed to do - thank you, Tiger!" he said. + +Tiger smiled back. "No problem and it was fun, wasn't it? Now let's go and find some more music to dance to!", Tiger said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and she was thirsty. She asked her daddy, "Can I drink?" + +Her daddy said, "No, not yet. You'll have to wait for a little while." + +The little girl was very sad because her daddy said she couldn't drink, but she decided to obey the rule. As she waited, the little girl looked out the window. + +She saw a bird drinking from a pond. She was fascinated and asked her daddy why she couldn't have a drink too. + +Her daddy smiled and said, "Although the bird can enjoy a drink whenever he likes, water isn't always available for us humans. That's why I tell you to wait - we must use water responsibly. We must save it and share it with others." + +The little girl nodded and waited patiently. Finally, when it was time, her daddy gave her a drink. She was grateful and happy. + +The moral of the story is that we should always appreciate resources and use them wisely, even when they are available. +Once upon a time there was a magical kingdom with a beautiful queen. Every day the queen would pick a different colorful dress to wear. + +One day, the queen noticed that the citizens of her kingdom were not behaving very nicely. She was getting very frustrated and decided to do something about it. She called a meeting of all the citizens in the kingdom. + +The queen said, "I need everyone to start behaving better. If you do, I will give each and every one of you a colorful gift." Everyone started to cheer and the citizens starting behaving better than ever. + +The queen was so happy with the results that every time someone acted in a kind way, she would give them a colorful gift. Everyone in the magical kingdom was very pleased and continued to behave nicely. Thus, the citizens lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Janie. She was 3 years old and very inquisitive. One day she asked her mom, "What is an emergency?" + +Her mom replied, "An emergency is when you need help, quickly." + +Janie thought for a moment and then asked, "How do I attach in an emergency?" + +Her mom explained, "Well, if you feel like you're in danger or weak, you can attach to me or call for help. It's important to remember that I'm always here to help you in an emergency." + +Janie nodded with understanding and then ran off to play. She was glad to know that in an emergency she could attach to her mom and feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy wanted to introduce the baby to her favorite thing--her cozy blanket. She put it around the baby, and the baby smiled and felt very glad. The baby wrapped himself in the blanket and loved how warm and soft it was. He was so glad to have it! + +One day, the mommy asked the baby to take a nap, and the baby took his blanket with him. He cuddled it close and felt very happy. Every time the baby felt tired or scared, he would wrap himself in the blanket and he felt safe and glad. The blanket was always by his side, keeping him warm and cozy. + +The mommy and baby were so happy to share this special blanket together. They were glad to have it in their lives and knew it would always keep them safe, warm, and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lisa. She was three years old and loved to play in her room. One day, while playing with her blocks, she started to complain. She wanted to draw a picture but instead of giving her a desk to put on, her mom gave her a tiny chair. She was embarrassed. She thought other kids had better things than her. + +"Mom, why don't I have a desk like the other kids?" Lisa asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Some people like to complain about what they don't have. But it's more important to be grateful for what you have and make the best of it. That's what will make you happy in the end." + +Lisa thought about this for a moment. She realized that she still had something to be thankful for - her tiny chair. She thanked her mom for the advice and got to work on her drawing. In the end she decided that it was much more fun than she expected! + +Lisa learned an important lesson that day - complaining about what you don't have can be embarrassing but being grateful and making the most of your situation can make you happy in the end. +There was a little boy named Richard. He had a pet goat named Daisy. Richard was very honest and always told the truth. Every day, Richard would wear his straw hat, take Daisy for a walk, and have lots of adventures. + +One day, Richard and Daisy were walking when Richard noticed a big barn. He wanted to explore the barn, but Daisy was scared. + +“Don’t worry Daisy! I’m here to protect you,†said Richard. So, Richard and Daisy ventured into the barn together. + +Inside the barn, there was an old man milking a goat! Richard was surprised and asked, “What are you doing with the goat?†+ +The old man smiled and said, “I’m milking her so I can have some fresh milk for breakfast tomorrow. You can have some if you’d like.†+ +Richard thanked the old man and everything turned out alright. Richard and Daisy left the barn and continued on their adventure. + +Once they got home, Richard still felt proud that he was honest, even though Daisy was scared. +One day, Grandpa and Grandma went to the park. It was a lovely sunny day and Grandma was wearing a pretty dress. + +When they arrived at the park, they saw something very special. There, in the middle of the park, was a big balloon. The balloon was bright red and very shiny. + +Grandma said to Grandpa, "Let's go over and have a look." + +So they went over to the balloon. Grandpa and Grandma were very excited and Grandma gave the balloon a gentle tap. + +Suddenly, there was a loud BANG! Grandpa and Grandma felt a shock in their feet. Grandma screamed and laughed as Grandpa held his hat. + +Grandma said, "That was a lovely surprise. I think this balloon is going to bring us lots of fun." + +Grandma and Grandpa held hands and walked away, still feeling the tingle of the shock in their feet. But that didn't matter, because their day was now even more special and more lovely. +One sunny day, a little girl was strolling in a meadow full of wildflowers. Suddenly, she kicked up a cloud of dust that sparkled like gold as it settled. She knelt down and began to stir the dust with her finger. + +"What do you see, Mommy?" the little girl asked. + +Her mother smiled down at her and said, "I see something special. It looks like it's something very special, sweetheart." + +The little girl stirred the dust again, and a beam of sunshine glinted off something that sparkled. She scooped it up and opened her palm to reveal a rich golden nugget. + +"Whoa!" she said, eyes wide with wonder. + +"I told you, it was a special find," said her mother. + +The little girl smiled widely as she clutched her precious nugget. It was a sign of what was to come; she was sure to find more of the same riches in the meadow if she continued to stir the dust! +Once upon a time, there was a new musician who liked to play music every day. One day, the musician was playing his music and making people happy. But then something strange happened. Everyone stopped and looked up into the sky. The musician noticed a cloud was blocking the sun. + +He thought the cloud was the reason why everyone stopped moving. So, he decided to try something new. He started to play his music real loud. When he was finished, the cloud was gone! Everyone was so happy. + +The musician was so proud of himself. From that day forward, he became a very famous musician. Everyone was always happy when he came to play his music. And there was never a cloud blocking the sun again. +One sunny morning, Amber was feeling very tired. She began to open her mouth wide and let out a huge yawn. She looked over at her friend George, who was standing by the mailbox. He had been standing there for a few moments, being a nosy little fellow. + +"What are you doing?" Amber asked her friend. + +"Just looking inside the mailbox," George replied. + +Amber laughed, shaking her head. She walked up to him and put an arm around his shoulder. + +"Come on George, let's go somewhere else. That's a naughty thing to do, being so nosy with the mail." + +And with that, George and Amber went off, giggling and having fun, while the mailbox stayed firmly closed. +Once there was a young boy called Joe who loved to ride his bike. He was very excited to go outside and show his neighbours how he could ride around the block but his nurse told him he had to wait until she was ready. Joe had been very patient but he was getting bored and starting to feel frustrated. + +When his nurse was finally ready, they set off down the path. Joe was zooming ahead with his bike and trying to keep up with him was making his nurse very tired. She shouted after him, "Joe, slow down! That path can be so wild and dangerous if you don't watch out!" + +But Joe was so excited that he just kept going faster and faster. Suddenly, he hit a bump in the road and he felt his front tire start to wobble. He tumbled off his bike and hurt his knee. Joe was so embarrassed and started to cry. + +His nurse was very understanding and hugged him close. She told him that something the most important thing in life is to be careful and not rush. Joe agreed, and they finished the ride at a much slower and calmer pace. +Once upon a time, there was a very powerful man. He had a big house, but it was very messy. + +One day, he asked a little boy to help him clean up his mess. The boy agreed, and went inside. + +The boy found a butter dish on the table. He picked it up and started to wipe away the sticky butter. He was so powerful and he was able to clean the butter off very quickly. + +When the boy was done, the house was beautiful and the man was very pleased. He thanked the boy, and gave him lots of candy and a big hug. + +The little boy went home happy, and the man was happy too that his house was clean. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was feeling very miserable. He was feeling lonely and sad. He decided to try and make himself feel better and thought he would kick something. He walked towards his garden and saw a gun lying there. He thought it would be fun to kick it. + +He kicked the gun as hard as he could, but suddenly he heard a loud bang. He was very scared and started to cry. + +The boy's mom heard the noise and quickly ran to him. She was very worried and angry. She asked him what had happened and he told her he had kicked the gun. + +His mom hugged him and told him the gun could have been dangerous. She said it was important to never touch a gun. Then she showed the boy some toys he could have kicked instead. + +The boy learned his lesson and was very relieved he did not get hurt. He was happy to learn a valuable lesson and never forgot it. He understood it was never a good idea to kick a gun, and he should always find something safer to kick. +Once, there was a bouncy bunny. He loved to hop around, which made him very happy. One day, he went to get a haircut. When he arrived, the room was very quiet. This made him very nervous. He was scared the barber would not do a good job on his fur. But the barber was very gentle and the haircut went really well. The bunny hopped out feeling much more confident than when he had walked in. He knew his fur would bounce even more than before. +John was feeling patient. He was waiting for his house to be done. The builders were taking their time, but John was wearing his favourite t-shirt, so he was happy. + +John had been to the house several times to check how it was going. The last time he had gone, he was excited. It was almost finished. + +One day, he went again and noticed something very strange. The builders were gone, and the house was in a mess. Pieces of wood were everywhere and the doors were broken. + +John was so upset. He didn't know what had happened. He was just standing in the ruin when the builders suddenly appeared. + +"What happened?!" shouted John. + +The builders laughed. "It was a joke," they said. "We thought it would be funny to see your reaction!" + +John was so angry. He had been patient and waited so long. But it was all for nothing. He began to cry. + +The builders laughed again and quickly left. + +John was alone and very sad. His dream house was gone, and there was nothing he could do. +There was a man and a wife. They were walking in the park one day. The man had been feeling very tired lately, so his wife suggested they stop and rest on a bench. They did, and she looked over at him. + +The wife said, "You look very tired. Is something wrong?" + +He sighed and said, "I have been feeling a bit helpless at work. My boss seems so harsh lately" + +The wife said, "That's not good. Maybe it's time to go somewhere else and look for a better job". + +The man thought about that and said, "Yes, maybe it's time. Let's go." So they got up and began to walk away. + +The wife smiled, surprised by his decision. "I'm proud of you" she said. He smiled back, feeling a bit better. This was the start of a new adventure for them. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was George and he lived in a small town by a big city. One day George asked his mom if he could go explore the city. His mom said yes, but warned him to be careful. + +So, George collected his things and set off on his journey to discover the city. When he arrived he was amazed by how many big buildings there were. He saw signs and flags everywhere. + +George ran around the city as fast as he could, not realizing he was getting lost. Soon he found himself standing outside a tall building with a huge door. He peeked into the door and there was a guard. The guard said, "Where do you think you're going, little one?" + +George started to cry. He was scared and didn't know what to do. But then the guard said something that gave George hope. He said, "If you trust people and stay safe all the time, you can discover anything you want." He patted George on the head and pointed him in the right direction. + +From then on, George remembered the guard's words every time he wanted to discover something new. With help from others, George was always able to find his way back home. And so, the moral of the story is that if you trust people and stay safe all the time, you can discover anything you want. +Once upon a time, a soldier had to go to the far away land. He wished he could stay home and play. He sadly jumped in his car and drove away. + +As he drove, the soldier noticed the sky was dull. He wished the sun would come out and make the sky brighter. He turned his radio on and hummed to time. + +The soldier soon arrived at the far away land. He forgot to bring all his toys to play. He was sad and started to jump. He jumped high and low, but still felt so dull. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. "Hey, soldier! What are you doing jumping around like that?" asked the friendly voice. + +The soldier opened his eyes and found a magical bunny hopping towards him. He smiled and said, "I was so sad because I forgot my toys. Now I'm happy to have a friend!" + +The magical bunny smiled at the soldier and said, "Let's play some games! Come on, jump with me!" + +The soldier happily jumped up and down with the magical bunny. He had so much fun that he almost forgot he was here for duty! +The sun was shining brightly in the sky. Mary was very excited, for she had a new blouse given by her mum. Mary's friends were all envious of the new blouse. But just as she was about to show her friends her blouse, it started to rain. Mary was very disappointed, her new blouse was getting wet. She hoped it will dry soon. + +But the rain didn't stop. As the rain got harder and harder, Mary quickly ran home. When she reached home, she saw her blouse was all wet. She sadly hung it on the wall to dry. + +The next day, Mary was excited to wear her new blouse again. But to her surprise, it was all stained. The rain ruined her blouse and it was no longer shine when she looked at it. + +Mary was so sad, she wished the rain did not come. She wanted her new blouse to shine again. Unfortunately, that did not happen, and her blouse never shone again. +Mum and Dad were very excited. They were going to decorate the house! They put up lots of decorations and Mum even put up a poem she had written. + +Mum said, 'It's time to decorate!' and Daddy smiled. + +They got out their decorations and put them up all around the house. Everything looked very colourful! + +But there was one decoration that made Mum and Daddy feel uncomfortable. It was the poem Mum had written. It was in a frame so it could be hung up, but neither Mum nor Daddy wanted it to be on show. + +Mum said, 'Maybe we should put the poem away for now and think about it again later?' + +Daddy agreed, and so they took the poem down from the wall and put it in a drawer. + +Mum and Daddy were happy with the decorations and were glad the poem was out of the way. They smiled at each other, pleased with their work. +One day, Aiden and his poppa were going to the store. Aiden was very excited. They got to the store and they saw the elevator. + +Aiden was scared but he wanted to go in. He hesitated, but his poppa encouraged him. + +"It's ok Aiden," said Poppa, smiling. + +Aiden slowly stepped in the elevator. The elevator was thin and he was squeezed in tight. But Aiden tried not to resist and held tight on to his poppa's hand. + +The elevator slowly went up and Aiden was still scared. Then the elevator door opened, and suddenly Aiden saw all the toys and candy in the store. His face lit up with a big smile. + +Aiden kissed his poppa, and ran inside. He was so happy and he couldn't resist! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Amanda. She was three-years-old and liked to go to school. Every day, Amanda went to her classroom. She enjoyed playing with her friends and doing her work. + +One day after school, Amanda's teacher asked her to stay back so she could finish her work. Amanda was happy to finish. She worked hard and was very proud when she was done. + +After Amanda was finished, her teacher clapped for her. "That was impressive", the teacher said. "You have worked very hard and I am proud of you." + +Amanda smiled and thanked her teacher. She knew she had done a good job. And she felt happy to leave the classroom feeling proud of her work. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Lily. She was three years old and loved looking at stars. Tonight, Lily decided that she wanted to climb very high so she could see them all. Her mom said "No, Lily. That is too dangerous." But, Lily was determined and said, "I can do it," and started to climb. + +Lily went higher and higher until the stars looked like tiny dots in the sky. Suddenly she heard a twinkle above her. It was a dull, silver star. "I can reach it," she thought excitedly. She started to climb towards it and with one last little jump, she was able to hold the star in her hand. + +But, when she grabbed it, it felt cold and heavy. Lily was disappointed. She wanted the star to twinkle brighter than it did. Lily felt sad but then she realized why the star was so dull. It was because it had no one to love it. She decided to take the star home and with her care, it would soon become the brightest star in the sky. + +Once back home, Lily put the star on her window and hugged it. Little by little the star began to twinkle and soon it was shining very brightly. Lily was happy that she found the star and proud that it was now the brightest one in the night sky. + +The moral of the story is that if you care for something and show +Once there was a little girl who loved herbs. Every day she would pick her favourite herbs and arrange them in her garden. She was always so careful when selecting the herbs. + +One day, the little girl found a special herb that looked different than all the other herbs. It was a beautiful, green herb with a yellow centre. The girl was so excited and decided to print the herb. + +She asked her parents: "May I print the herb?" + +Her parents looked at the herb and said, “Yes you may, but be careful.†+ +The little girl carefully placed the herb in the printer and printed it. But when the herb came out, it looked different than before. It was a dark brown colour. + +The little girl was very sad and her parents were angry. Thier herb was ruined! + +The moral of the story is: Be careful when printing herbs! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was only three years old and very scared of everything. She was playing one day in the backyard when she suddenly saw a bug crawling near her. She began to trembled in fear and her thumb went straight into her mouth. + +Mia's mother, seeing this, came up to her and said, "Mia, my love, why are you so scared of the bug?" + +Mia looked at her mother and replied, "Mommy, it just looks so strange and I'm scared it might hurt me." + +Mia's mother smiled and said, "No, Mia, the bug won't hurt you. You don't have to be scared of it. The bug just wants to have a nice day, just like us." + +Mia calmed down and since then she stopped being so scared. She learned an important lesson: don't be scared of things that look different than you, they will not hurt you. + +Moral of the story: Don't be scared of things that are different, you can learn from them. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Jasmine. She loved to explore, so one day she decided to take a walk in the forest. As she roamed around, Jasmine noticed a tall oak tree with a spicy aroma. She stopped to take a closer look when suddenly she heard a voice behind her. + +"Who are you?" asked the voice. + +Jasmine turned around and saw a small, friendly-looking squirrel. She smiled and said, "I'm Jasmine. I was just looking at this oak tree and smelling its spicy aroma!" + +The squirrel nodded and hopped closer. "I love this oak tree," he said. "It's my favorite place in the forest!" + +Jasmine and the squirrel shared stories and laughed together. They enjoyed each other's company until the sun began to set. + +"I must go now," said Jasmine. + +The squirrel smiled and said, "Goodbye, Jasmine. I hope you come back soon to look at the oak again." + +Jasmine waved goodbye and made her way back home. She never forgot the day she spent looking at the spicy oak tree. +One day, a boy wanted to travel. So he went to find his pet - a wise old dog. The boy and the dog went on an adventure, travelling for hours and hours. + +Soon, it was dark and the boy was tired. The wise old dog told the boy that it was time to rest, but the boy did not listen. He wanted to keep going, so he kept walking. + +Before long, the boy and the dog encountered a scary river. The boy decided to try and cross it by himself, even though the dog begged him not to. The wise old dog stayed, but it was too late. The boy slipped and fell into the deep, dark water. + +The boy never made it to his destination. He was never seen again. The wise old dog was left all alone. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bee. She liked to travel around and try new things. One day she decided to fly far away to a new place. As she was flying she saw something in the air. It was a jar of honey! She wanted to get it, but it was too far away. + +But she kept flying until she arrived at the jar of honey. She tried to open it, but it was too tight. She buzzed away for help. Suddenly she saw an ant. + +The bee asked, "Can you help me open the jar?" +The ant said, "Sure, let me try." + +The ant tried and tried, but he couldn't open the jar either. But then the ant said, "Let's try something else. I know a dead fly that can open it for us." + +So the bee and the ant flew off to find the dead fly. When they arrived the dead fly opened the jar and the bee was so happy! She thanked the ant and took some of the honey home. + +The bee was so excited to have some sweet honey. She never forgot the day she arrived at the jar of honey. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. One day, he was exploring a park with his mum and he saw an old, green barrel. John asked his mum if he could roll it and she said yes. + +John was so excited and he used all of his strength to roll the barrel. He rolled it for a few minutes and then stopped. + +John saw a big tree nearby and decided to roll the barrel under it. He rolled it over a few bumps and it felt so exciting. When he finally got the barrel to the tree, he felt a sense of accomplishment. + +John's mum was proud of him and said, "That was a successful job! Well done John!" John smiled. He was so proud of himself. + +John continued to explore the park and he remembered the great feeling he had when he successfully rolled the barrel. He would never forget this day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play games with her friends in the dark. She decided to look for a flashlight so they could play hide-and-seek. She found one, but it was a bit strange. It was big and heavy and it had a weird symbol on it. + +The girl grabbed the flashlight and ran to show it to her friends. Her friends were very impressed. "Let's go play!" they said. + +The little girl grabbed the flashlight and started to load it with batteries. Suddenly, bright lights came out of it. But then, the lights went out and smoke started to come from the flashlight. + +The little girl was very sad when she realized that the flashlight was fake. She had wasted her time and the game was ruined. + +The little girl was heartbroken, but her friends were very understanding. They said "Don't worry, we'll just play without a flashlight. Come on, let's go!" + +The little girl smiled and they all went outside to play hide-and-seek. +Once upon a time there were two good friends, Cat and Bird. Cat wanted to have a fun day and so she thought to invite Bird for a play date. She called out to Bird, "Let's play together!" + +Bird said, "Yes, I'd love to come!" + +So Cat said, "We can do lots of fun things. We can make art and play with my toys." + +"That sounds like so much fun!" said Bird. + +Then Cat had an even better idea. "Let's make a crazy tape game!" She picked up a roll of tape and handed it to Bird. + +Bird was so excited. He grabbed the tape and started to make a colorful trail. They had a great time following the crazy tape across the room, laughing and joking. + +In the end, Cat and Bird had invited fun and games into their play date and it was a day to remember! +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Max and Sam. Max had a nice, tight boot, while Sam had a worn-out boot. + +One day, Max said to Sam, “My boot is so tight, I can’t wear it!†Sam suggested, “Let’s unite our boots. Then, we can wear them together!†+ +Max thought this was a good idea. They put their boots together and they fit perfectly! Sam and Max happily walked around together in their two-boot feet. + +This taught them a valuable lesson: that different things can be united together to create something beautiful. This story shows that by joining together, we can make something even better than before. +Once there was a gifted little boy named Tim who loved to swim. One day, he was having a great time at the beach when he ran into trouble. Suddenly, a big wave knocked him over and he couldn't get back up. + +“Help!†cried Tim. + +But no one noticed him, so Tim kept swimming and swimming. He tried to stay away from the waves but the water was getting more and more dangerous. + +Just then, Tim's dad saw him and ran to his rescue. “Tim, I've been looking for you. Don't worry, I'm here to help.†+ +But it was too late. Tim was so tired from swimming that he couldn't make it back to the beach. He had gone too far and the tide was getting stronger. + +Tim's dad had to say goodbye. He told Tim he was sorry and that he loved him. + +Tim's dad watched helplessly as his son was swept away by the waves. He was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Rose and Simon. They were playing together in the garden when the sun came out. + +Rose said to Simon, "It's so hot today! I'm so thirsty. Can I have some water?" + +Simon said, "Yes, but you have to be careful. Don't drink too much or you'll disappear!" + +Rose said, "What do you mean?" So Simon explained, "If you drink too much, all the heat can make the water slip away, just like that!" He snapped his fingers. + +Rose was very careful. She only sipped the water and then she put it down. When she was done, the water was still there in the cup. "That was so sweet," said Rose. + +Simon smiled. "See? When you take care of something, it doesn't disappear. That's the nice thing about being careful!" + +Rose and Simon both learned that day that if you take care and do not take too much, you can keep the sweet things in life. +Once upon a time there was a Daddy who loved to play games. He often forgot to do important things like cleaning and shopping. One day he was playing a game with his little girl when she asked him a question. She asked: "Daddy, why are the shelves empty?". + +Daddy knew why the shelves were empty, he had forgotten to go shopping. He didn't want to disappoint his little girl so he told her he was hiding treats on all the shelves instead. + +The little girl's eyes grew wide as she began to search for all of daddy's treats. She searched and searched but all the shelves were empty. When she returned to daddy with an empty basket, he had to explain the truth. + +Daddy told his daughter that it was important for everyone to take care of important tasks, even if playing games is fun. He reminded the little girl that an empty shelf isn't the same as one full of treats. + +The little girl learned that day that sometimes we need to put important things first. Daddy was sure to go shopping that day so the shelves had treats the next time they played a game together. +Once upon a time there was a tall, old tree. In the middle of the tree was a big freezer. Henry the hedgehog wanted to open the freezer, but his mom said no. + +Henry begged and pleaded, but his mom said, "No, Henry. That freezer is not for us. It belongs to someone else. We must let it be." + +Henry thought about what his mom said and decided to obey. He let the freezer be. A few weeks later, on a hot summer day, the old tree began to shake. Then, a strong wind came, and the tall tree was brought down. Everyone was so sad. + +When the tree fell, they saw inside the freezer. Inside was a nest of baby birds whose family had been blown away in the storm. Henry and his mom quickly freed the little birds, who began to fly away. + +Henry's mom looked at him and said, "You were right to let the freezer be. Look how we were able to help these little birds." + +From that day forward, Henry remembered the lesson that with patience and kindness, great things can happen. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Lisa and Kevin. They were excited to try flying a kite. + +"Let's go outside and fly a kite," Lisa said to Kevin. + +"OK!" Kevin said with a smile. + +They grabbed a kite from the closet, but then Kevin noticed the kite was fake. It looked real, but it was made of paper, not plastic. + +Suddenly, Lisa got an idea. She ran back inside and grabbed a huge piece of paper from the kitchen. + +"We can make a real kite!" Lisa said. + +So, Kevin and Lisa decorated the paper with bright colors and shapes. Then, they attached the kite to the string and flew it in the air. + +They felt so happy, watching the kite swirl and twirl in the sky. Their faces beamed with joy, knowing that their kite was real and not fake. +One day, Jack and his mommy were on a subway together. Jack saw huge black walls and shiny floors. He asked his mommy, "What are we doing? Are we going to the beach?" + +His mommy smiled and said, "No, Jack, we're going to clean the subway." + +Jack got excited and said, "Yay, let's clean! I love to clean!" + +So Jack and his mommy took out their cleaning supplies and got to work. They wiped all the walls and floors, making them sparkling clean. His mommy and Jack worked so hard that the big, black subway looked like new. + +When they were done, Jack's mommy said, "Good job, Jack! You did an excellent job cleaning up the subway. Now, let's go for some ice cream!" + +Jack was so happy. He smiled and said, "OK, mommy, let's go!" +Once upon a time there was a friendly boy named Tom. He was 3 years old and he liked to explore the world around him. + +One day, Tom was playing near a river when he saw a turtle. The turtle just sat and relaxed in the sun. Tom liked the turtle and he wanted to stay close. + +Tom asked the turtle, "What are you doing?" The turtle smiled and said, "I am relaxing. When you relax, it helps you appreciate the value of life and be flexible." + +Tom thought about what the turtle said. He started to relax too and he felt a sense of calmness come over him. + +“This is nice!†said Tom. After that, Tom smiled a big smile and relaxed more and more. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. He was three years old and very happy. One night Peter had a dream. In his dream, a strange man came to him and said: "I have something special for you. It is a secret surprise. I will deliver it to you soon." + +The next morning, Peter woke up and waited for the surprise. Suddenly the doorbell rang. Peter opened the door and saw the strange man from his dreams. The man had a box with him. He gave the box to Peter and said: "This is your surprise. It's a special perfume." + +Peter opened the box and saw the beautiful perfume. The perfume was very noisy, as if it was alive. Peter liked it very much. He thanked the strange man for the wonderful surprise and said goodbye. + +From then on, Peter always wore the noisy perfume. Everywhere he went he could hear it buzzing around him. Peter felt special and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little boy who loved to explore the world around him. He went to the beach one day and saw the sand. He was so curious, he wanted to see what happened when he pulled it. He looked around and saw no one else, so he reached down and took a handful of sand, and pulled it. + +He was surprised when he felt the sand trickle through his fingers. His eyes lit up with excitement at the sensation and he pulled more and more until his whole hand was full. He was mesmerized by the texture and the feel of it. + +Suddenly, his mom's voice called out, "What are you doing?" + +The little boy said, "I'm pulling sand, mommy!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's very curious. Let's explore it together." + +So the curious little boy and his mom explored the sand together. They played with it, felt it, and laughed together. + +The little boy never forgot the fun time they had exploring the sand. Whenever he saw sand, he remembered that day. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who loved to wander. She would often go for long walks in a nearby park. On one sunny day, she decided to take her usual stroll and wander around. + +Suddenly, she noticed something. A little swan was swimming peacefully in the pond. The lady thought it was so lovely, she just had to say 'Hi!' She said it in a gentle, soft voice. + +The swan looked up and seemed to understand what the lady said. He got out of the pond and walked around with her. They walked and talked, the lady telling the swan all the wonderful things she had seen during her wander. + +The lady and the swan soon became the best of friends. They would always wander together through the park. Everyone thought they were such a sweet couple and they always gave off a peaceful feeling. Everyone always felt so peaceful and happy when they were around. + +The lady and the swan lived happily ever after. They explored the park together, enjoying each other's company and being peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rachel. Rachel was three years old and she loved animals. She saw a bunny in her garden one day. Rachel was so excited! She wanted to pet the bunny. + +Rachel tried to go closer but the bunny started to spray water out of its mouth. Rachel gasped and jumped back. + +"That's so serious," Rachel said. + +The bunny stopped and smiled. Then it hopped over to Rachel and handed her a buckle. + +"What's this for?" asked Rachel. + +"It's a present for you," the bunny said. "You can use it to keep your pants up!" + +Rachel smiled and thanked the bunny. She put the buckle on her pants and ran off, happy that she found a new friend. +Kyla was looking for her vacation. She asked her mom where it could be. Mom said it was in the old trunk. Kyla looked in the trunk and found it! She was so happy. + +Kyla went on her vacation with her bossy brother. He was always trying to tell her what she should do. Kyla wanted to do things her way, but her brother was too bossy. + +After a long day of being bossed around, Kyla found a friend to play with. Her new friend didn't try to boss her around. Together they explored her vacation spot and played lots of fun games. + +Kyla was so happy to have found a friend on her vacation. They promised to be friends forever. Now Kyla could enjoy her vacation with a special friend by her side. +"Mommy, where's the freezer?" asked Little Jimmy. +"It's in the kitchen, darling," mommy replied. +Little Jimmy ran to the kitchen, a smile on his face. He was excited to add new things to the lovely freezer. + +When he opened the door, Jimmy saw many yummy treats already stored inside. The freezer was filled with lots of different colors and shapes. + +Jimmy's mommy smiled at her son. "Do you want to add something to the freezer?" + +Little Jimmy nodded eagerly and grabbed a lump of ice cream mixture. "I want to add this," he said happily. + +"That's a lovely idea!" said mommy. She opened the freezer door and let Jimmy add his ice cream. + +When finished, mommy gave Little Jimmy a big hug and a kiss. "I love you," she said. + +Little Jimmy smiled and said, "I love you too, mommy." +Jack and Jill were best friends. They both loved playing in the park together. One day, they set off to have an adventure. But when they reached the park, they found a big, deep drain. “Oh no!†they said. Jill wanted to jump into the unknown drain right away. But Jack was scared. He did not want to jump in because he was not sure what was down there. + +Jack and Jill argued for a long time. Jack said, “It’s too dangerous!†But Jill said, “We have to find out what’s down there.†+ +Finally, they settled on a plan. Jill would jump into the drain and Jack would be ready to help her if something went wrong. Jill nervously jumped into the drain. After a few moments she called out for help. Jack grabbed hold of her and pulled her back out. + +They were both very relieved and hugged each other. After their experience, they knew it was better to be brave and explore new things together, instead of going alone. They promised they would never be scared of the unknown again! +Once there was a smart puppy named Sam. He was very active and loved to play. One day he started to feel very unwell. His mom and dad came and took him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian looked around and checked Sam to find the problem. + +When the veterinarian saw Sam, he knew that he was very sick. He gave Sam some medicine to make him feel better. After a few days, Sam started to feel a lot better. He was happy to be able to walk and play again. + +The veterinarian was happy too and filled out a document for Sam to make sure he stayed healthy. Sam's mom and dad were grateful to the veterinarian for taking such good care of their puppy. They thanked him and said goodbye. + +Sam was so glad to be feeling better and they went home very happy. From then on, Sam would always be very careful and smart with his health. +Once there was a small boy called Tom. Tom liked to play outside in the garden. One day he decided to go explore the landscape. He ran and ran until he started to feel a bit dizzy. + +Tom stopped and looked around. He couldn't believe how beautiful the landscape was! He stared at the trees and colourful flowers, listening to the birds singing in the background. He was so mesmerised by the beauty of the land he forgot his tiredness and started running again. + +Suddenly, Tom heard a loud voice behind him. It was his mum and she shouted, "Tom! Mind yourself!" + +Tom stopped running and turned around. He looked a bit embarrassed and he said "OK, mum". He then returned to the garden, not wanting to cause his mum anymore trouble. He was so happy to Mind himself and stay safe from the dizzy landscape. +James was at the park with his Mommy. He saw a tall, metal grill and was eager to explore it. + +"Mommy, what is that?" he asked. + +"That is a grill," his Mommy answered. + +James started to walk towards it. He eagerly put his hands on the grill and began to chew it. + +"James! No, don't chew it!" shouted Mommy. + +James stopped and looked at his Mommy with wide eyes. + +"If you must chew, chew this," she said as she reached into her pocket and pulled out a big, long carrot. James smiled and quickly grabbed the carrot. He chewed it slowly and savored the taste. + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's better. Let's go and explore the park." + +James hugged his Mommy and said, "Okay!" +Once upon a time there was a little flower, who lived in the pause. Everywhere it looked there was lots of space, but the flower knew it wasn't enough. It wanted to explore more, and find a place that was bigger. + +One day, it decided to take a journey beyond the pause. On its quest, the little flower came across a broken bridge. It looked so sad and alone, so the flower decided to pause and help. + +The flower tried its best to fix the bridge. It looked for twigs and leaves and worked hard until it was finished. Then it stepped back to admire its work. + +Suddenly, the bridge began to crack. Without warning, it broke very quickly and the little flower flew backwards. + +“Are you okay?†said a friendly voice from nearby. It was a majestic butterfly, hovering in the air. The flower was speechless, but grateful for its help. + +The butterfly smiled. “Don’t be afraid little flower,†it said. “Sometimes things that are broken need a chance to start again.†With that, the butterfly flew away, leaving the little flower feeling inspired. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sharon. She loved to explore, and so one day she ventured into the living room. There she found a big fireplace with a lot of nice decorations around it. She was so excited she couldn't help but smile! + +Sharon kept exploring and eventually she discovered a hidden panel inside the fireplace. She pulled it open to reveal a cozy room filled with a delicious smell. She hopped in and found a big basket of treats on a small table. She couldn't believe what she was seeing! Sharon was overwhelmed with joy and she couldn't stop jumping. + +Just then, her brother walked in. He noticed what Sharon was doing and he demanded she leave immediately. He said it was very dangerous and they were not allowed in there. Sharon shrugged and started to leave the room, but something caught her eye. She saw a big batch of freshly made cupcakes on the table, and they were so delicious that she just couldn't resist! She grabbed one and started to nibble. + +Her brother quickly yelled at her, telling her that she mustn't eat those. That's when Sharon discovered her brother had also taken a cupcake for himself! They both looked at each other and started to laugh, relieved that their secret was safe. They shared the cupcake in front of the fireplace and had a delicious and happy day! +Once upon a time there was a toy bear named Jack. He was very cheerful and loved to play. One day, Jack lay down on the floor to take a nap. Suddenly, a model plane began flying around him. Jack was so excited that he jumped up and started running around. + +The plane flew higher and then zoomed down low near Jack. Jack laughed and held out his arms as if to catch the plane. The plane flew around and around Jack, who kept following it. + +Suddenly, the plane stopped and hovered in front of Jack. It said in a friendly voice, "Know your limits, Jack - there are times when it's best to stay in one place." + +Jack thought about the plane's words. He realized that sometimes it's best to take a break and rest. Jack nodded and lay down on the floor again. He was so happy and cheerful, knowing he was doing the right thing. + +Jack learned a valuable lesson. He now knows to be aware of his limits and when to take a break! +One day, Jack and his sister were playing. Jack was very happy and so was his sister. They were running around and laughing. Suddenly, Jack's dad came home. He was really angry and he had a belt in his hand. He shouted at Jack and then he hung the belt on the wall. Jack's sister started to cry, she was so scared. Jack was also scared but he didn't cry. + +Jack's dad was still very angry. He took the belt down from the wall and he began to hit Jack with it. The belt made a loud noise as it smacked against Jack's skin. Jack felt pain, it hurt a lot. He tried to escape but his dad was too strong. His dad kept hitting with the belt until he felt tired. + +Jack was really scared and he started to cry. His dad didn't stop. He kept hitting Jack until his arm was tired and he couldn't hit anymore. When his dad was done, he hung the belt back on the wall. Jack was left alone, he was sad and hurt. His dad had gone away, leaving Jack with a bad memory. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack and a girl named Jill. They were good friends and hugged each other every day. One day, Jack was playing in the park with some other kids. Suddenly, there was an emergency and everyone had to go home. + +Jack and Jill ran away together and hugged each other when they got home. Jill said, “Jack, why were you so stupid and went to the park? Didn’t you know there was going to be an emergency?†+ +Jack thought for a moment and then said, “I guess I was too silly to think about it.†+ +Jill smiled and hugged him again. “I’m so glad you’re safe. You should always be careful when something unexpected happens.†+ +Jack nodded and hugged her back. He knew that Jill was right and that it was important to be prepared for any emergency. He will always remember to be careful and smart when something unexpected happens. +Molly was out in the yard playing when she noticed something strange in the grass. She went to have a closer look and there was a dirty frame! + +Molly picked up the frame and looked around to see if anyone was nearby. When she was sure that no one was there, she dragged the frame closer to where she was playing. She showed the frame to her mom who asked her where she found it. + +Molly proudly said, "I found it in the grass!" + +Her mom was very happy and said, "Well, you did a great job and now we need to relax. Let's go sit and relax inside the house". + +Molly and her mom went inside, each carrying the frame. The frame needed to be cleaned up before it could be used, so Molly and her mom got to work. + +They each scrubbed and wiped until the frame was no longer dirty. Then they hung the frame on the wall as a reminder to always take time to relax. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to cook. She was so creative when it came to cooking up delicious meals. + +One day, Daisy was in the kitchen getting ready to make something yummy. She grabbed her brush and started to stir. + +Suddenly, Daisy's mom called from the other room, "Are you cooking something tasty?" + +"Yes, Mom!" Daisy said with a smile. "I'm being creative, just like you taught me!" + +And with that, Daisy continued to cook, making something wonderful with her brush and her creativity. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy. He was so cute and cuddly! His name was Print. + +One day Print was feeling a little anxious. He whimpered with worry and was looking for something to make him feel better. + +Just then, his friend Jack came along. Jack smiled and said, “What's wrong Print?†+ +Print explained that he was feeling a bit anxious. Jack knew just what to do. He offered to take Print to the park to play. + +Print was so excited. He barked with joy and ran through the park, chasing butterflies and playing with his other doggy friends. By the end of the day, all his anxious feelings were gone. Print felt happy and content once more. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lili was feeling very excited. She had just received an invitation from her friend, Wendy. It said that she was invited to Wendy's house for the afternoon. + +Lili quickly put on her shoes and ran out the door. On the way to Wendy's house, Lili noticed a dry patch of grass under a big tree. She thought it would be the perfect spot to play. + +When Lili arrived at Wendy's house, she told Wendy about the dry patch of grass. But Wendy said that she couldn't go out to play because it was too hot. She wanted to stay inside, instead. + +Lili was sad but then she had an idea. She asked Wendy if they could invite all their friends to come and play in the dry patch of grass. Finally, Wendy agreed and they both started to invite their friends to the dry patch of grass. + +Soon enough, Wendy and Lili's friends all gathered at the dry patch of grass, and they had lots of fun. Everyone was happy and Lili was glad that she and her friend had worked out their problem together. +Once there was a fast dragon. He wanted to drink something, but he was very thirsty. So he flew around looking for something to drink. Everywhere he went there was nothing he could have. He was getting more and more thirsty. + +Suddenly, he remembered something. He remembered a cave. He flew to the cave and there he found a deep pool of water. The dragon flew down and splashed into the water. + +He drank and drank until he felt full. The dragon was so happy that he found something to drink. He flew away feeling refreshed. He was glad he remembered the cave! +Once upon a time, there was a very bright boy. He was brave and wanted to explore the world. He found a boat and decided to sail away. He brought some friends with him. + +The journey was fun. They sailed across the sea and saw many new things. One day they spotted a beautiful island with a magical castle. Everyone was excited and wanted to explore the island. + +The bright boy was the bravest and decided to go alone. But when he reached the island, he found out it was cursed. He started to call for help, but it was too late. + +The island was full of magic and it took control of the boy. He was never seen again. His friends all went back home and never tried to sail away again. +John and Mum went to the park. John saw something shiny on the ground. It was a long piece of wood. John wanted to measure how long the wood was. + +John got a ruler from Mum. He measuring the wood. He moved the ruler along the wood, carefully counting each line. + +John realised the wood was wet. He touched it and it felt cold to him. He wanted to know why the wood was wet. + +Mum said the wood got wet from the rain. John was happy to learn why the wood was wet. He felt proud of measuring the wood himself. + +John looked around and saw lots of wet wood on the ground. He wanted to measure them all now! He and Mum had lots of fun measuring all the wet wood that day. +Once upon a time, there was a young painter. She had lots of dreams to become an amazing painter. Her heart was full of ambition. + +One day, she was walking in the park when she bumped into another painter. She was an old painter who was near the end of her life. She asked the young painter what her dreams were. + +The young painter told her all about her ambition to become an amazing painter. The old painter had a significant reaction and said: "I can help you make your dreams come true!" The young painter was so happy and accepted the offer. + +The old painter gave the young painter some old paintbrushes. Then, she told her the secret of becoming an amazing painter. The young painter listened patiently and thanked the old painter from the bottom of her heart. + +Unfortunately, the secret was not what the young painter expected. The old painter said: "The secret of becoming a good painter is to learn how to suffer. Pain and suffering will teach you how to become an amazing painter." + +The young painter was in pain and rushed home, trying to figure out what the old painter meant. But sadly, the young painter never became an amazing painter. She never learned the secret that the old painter shared. +Once upon a time there was a great woods. Inside the woods, four friends - Jon, Mary, Tim and Sue - used to play hide and seek. + +"Let's play hide and seek today," Jon said. Because this was their favorite game, they all agreed and began to look for a good spot to hide. + +"I'll hide in this space over here," said Sue, and she ran behind a tree. + +Jon, Mary, and Tim went to find Sue, but after a few minutes of searching, they still couldn't find her. + +"Sue quit playing? That's not very nice," said Mary. + +Jon nodded and said, "We should always try to finish what we start. We should always stick together and finish what we begin, even when it's hard." + +The three of them learned a lesson that day. Working together is more important than quitting while playing - it's a great feeling when you finish something together. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little boy called George. His mommy used to always tell him not to touch the kitchen but today he did not listen. He climbed onto the counter and was about to reach for a plate of cookies when his mommy suddenly came in. + +George was so scared that he couldn't move. His mommy looked at him with a stern face and said, "George, why did you do this? This is very naughty!" + +George began to panic, but then he thought of an idea. He said, "Mommy, if I win the race can I have the cookies?" + +His mommy smiled and said, "That's very clever George! Yes you can have the cookies if you win the race!" + +So George quickly ran down the hallway and out the front door. He ran faster than he'd ever run before, and he won the race! + +His mommy was so proud of him and he was very happy because he got the delicious cookies he wanted. From then on, George made sure to always be good and listen to his mommy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. She was three years old and very cute. + +One day Ella was playing in her bedroom when she found a hanger on the ground. She picked it up and started to guess what it could be used for. It looked funny and strange to her. + +Suddenly, her mum came into the room and said, "Oh, that's my hanger! I use it to hang clothes on." + +Ella smiled and said, "That's cute!" + +Mum smiled too and said, "Yes, it is cute. Do you want to help me hang all the clothes?" + +Ella nodded and started to help. Together, they put all the clothes on the hanger and Ella was so proud of what she had done. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy. He was a very stubborn child and had a strong will. + +One day, the boy's dad brought home a pistol. Dad said, "This is your pistol. You need to enjoy it". + +The little boy was very scared and said, "No! I don't want it!". + +But his dad said, "It's okay, son. It is for you to enjoy. Let's go out and play with it together". + +So the little boy and his dad went outside and enjoyed playing with the pistol. They took turns shooting at targets, and had lots of fun. + +The little boy soon learned that he very much enjoyed playing with the pistol. He was no longer scared and was very proud of it. The little boy thought that dad was being very stubborn and he smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a playful baby called Sam. He loved shoes and always wanted to wear them. + +One day, he found a special pair of shoes with silver stars on. He was so excited! + +He shouted in joy, “Look at my new shoes! They are so pretty!†+ +His mum said, “Yes, sweetheart. They look very nice! I love them too.†+ +Sam smiled and said, “And I love them the most.†He wore the shoes everywhere and was so very happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. Everyday Sarah liked to play outside in her garden and dream. + +Today Sarah wanted to go on a special adventure. She put on her hat and shoes and went to the beach. There, Sarah saw a little yellow boat with a sail! She got in the boat and began to sail. + +“Wheee this is fun!†said Sarah, smiling. + +Soon Sarah started to feel tired. She looked around and noticed the sun had gone down. It was time for bed. + +Sarah sailed the little yellow boat back to the shore, and she said to it “Goodbye, little boat! I’ll come back and play soon!†Sarah was so tired from her adventure that she fell asleep as soon as she got home. + + +The end. +Mike was walking through the woods with his mother. Suddenly, everything became cloudy and a thick fog rolled in. Mike asked, “Mama, what is this?†+ +His mother replied, “It’s fog, Mike. It is a cloudy mist that changes everything.†+ +Mike was amazed by the fog. It seemed to make everything look different. He wanted to explore. His mother warned him, “ Mike, don’t fool around. It’s too dangerous.†+ +But Mike was stubborn. He ran ahead and soon lost his way in the fog. He yelled out, “Mama! I can’t see anything. I’m scared!†+ +Suddenly, Mike heard his mother’s voice, “Mike, don’t be foolish. Follow my voice. I’m here.†+ +Mike did what his mother said and soon he was back in her arms. From then on, Mike learned not to be so foolish when the fog came again. +Once upon a time there was a lonely hero. He lived in a small town and he was looking for a friend. + +One day, he was walking through the park when he heard a noise. He looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. Suddenly, he spotted a little girl in the bushes. + +The hero said, "Why are you here? Are you lost?" + +The girl replied, "Yes, I'm lost. I can't find my way home." + +The hero held her hand and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your way." He then picked her up and gave her a big squeeze. The little girl smiled. + +He carried her home and she ran inside to tell her mom. The little girl's mom was so happy to see her daughter safe. + +The hero smiled and waved goodbye. He was no longer lonely knowing he had made a new friend. +John was walking down the street, looking for something to do. Suddenly, he noticed a neat stack of bananas on the side of the road. He paused for a moment, admiring how organized the bananas were. + +He shouted out to the street, "Who stacked up all these bananas?" + +A cheerful voice from the corner of the street answered, "That was me!" John was surprised to see a young girl standing there. She was no more than three years old. + +John said, "What a great job organizing the bananas! Are you the one who put them there?" + +The girl replied with a smile, "Yep! I wanted to share the bananas with everyone in the street, so I made them look nice and organized." + +John was amazed. He thanked the girl for her kindness, and went on his way. He never forgot the lesson he learned from the generous little girl on the street - that sometimes it pays to pause and appreciate the small, organized things in life. +An elderly woman had been walking all day and was very tired. She was looking for somewhere she could rest, when she saw a big white cloud. She climbed up the cloud and lay down. + +The woman began to dream - she dreamed that she was in a beautiful garden surrounded by many flowers. As she looked around the garden, an old man appeared. She and the old man talked together for a long time. + +But suddenly, something changed in the dream. The old man started to shout at the woman and he grabbed her arm. The woman was scared and started to cry. She tried to climb down from the cloud but the old man took her back up and made her stay. + +The woman's dream quickly turned into a nightmare, and she didn't know what to do. She was stuck in the dream on the cloud and she had no way to get down. The elderly woman was stuck in the nightmare, and never returned. +A chubby bear was walking through the forest in search of something fun to do. He wandered through the woods until suddenly he heard loud music and laughter. He followed the sounds and came upon a party in a clearing. All of the animals from the forest were there and they were celebrating Earth Day. + +The bear was delighted and excited to join the celebration. He shared in the music and cake with the other animals. Then the group gathered around a campfire and discussed what they liked about the earth. One of the foxes said it was a scary place sometimes too. Suddenly, the bear knew what he wanted to do. + +He stepped forward and said “I think that the Earth deserves a hug!†All of the animals were surprised. A hug? But they all thought it was a good idea so they agreed. One by one they all went up and hugged the earth while saying a few nice words. + +The bear had taught the animals that it is important to celebrate the earth and show it love even on the scary days. +John liked to play outside. One day, he put on his pants and ran out the door. His mommy said he should lock it, but John forgot and kept running. + +John saw some clear water. He loved to splash in it and have fun. He ran to the water and tried to take off his pants. But he couldn't get them off. He looked down, and he saw the door was locked! + +John started to feel sad, but then he had an idea. He tried to remember how his mommy locked the door. So John tried the same thing with his pants and it worked! He laughed and ran back to the water. + +John was very glad he had a mommy to teach him how to lock his pants! From then on, John always remembered to lock his pants before he ran outside. +Bobby was struggling to make his own salad. He had all the ingredients he needed, but it was hard to put them together. So he decided to try something else. He found a fake salad at the store that looked very yummy and delicious. He took it home and opened it. It didn't taste like a real salad, and he noticed that it wasn't fresh. Bobby was disappointed but he kept trying to make his own salad from the fresh ingredients he had at home. He mixed some lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, and it tasted much better than the fake salad. Finally, Bobby had made a delicious salad and he was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Henry and Alice. They lived together in a house in the countryside. Every day, they would go outside and play in the garden together. + +One day, Henry asked Alice: "Do you want to go to the beach?" + +Alice was so excited and said "Yes!". + +But they noticed that the weather was not so comfortable today. Henry said, "It's too cold outside, but I know we can receive something to keep us warm". + +Alice wondered what Henry meant but she followed him inside the house. Soon she received a cozy blanket. She hugged the blanket and said, "I feel comfy now!" + +Henry smiled and said, "See, I told you we would receive something to keep us warm!" + +So, with their comfy blankets, the two friends set off on their adventure. They felt so happy that they could go out to the beach and explore the world together. +Once upon a time there was a small, dark room. Inside the room was a little boy looking out the window. He had a strange feeling, like something was about to happen. + +"What is that?" he asked. Suddenly, a loud noise came from outside the window. He opened the latch and looked out into the night sky. + +"Look, Mama!" he shouted. His Mama rushed over, and rushed him inside. + +"What is it," Mama said. + +"It's a big, dark cloud, Mama!" the little boy said. Then, it started to rain. + +Mama looked out the window. "We have to cover our lungs so we don't get wet. Come on," she said as she put on a raincoat. + +The little boy put on his coat and they ran outside. The rain was covering everything in its path. The little boy giggled as the rain tickled his face. He looked up to the sky and smiled. + +Mama smiled as well. "We're going to be okay," she said. + +The little boy and his Mama stayed outside for a few more minutes, enjoying the peacefulness of the night. Then, it was time to go in. + +Mama put the little boy back in bed and said, "Nothing will ever be able to cover us up like the dark cloud just did." The little boy hugged Mama and fell into a +Once upon a time, there was a large brain. It was the strongest brain in the land. Every day, it would polish its knowledge and learning. + +One day, the large brain saw an ant. The large brain said to the ant, "I am the strongest brain in the land, I can help you!" + +But the ant did not believe the brain. The large brain was angry. The large brain said, "If you don't believe me, I will polish you out of the way!" + +The ant ran away as fast as it could. Sadly, the large brain lost its temper and polished away anything in its path. The par afterwards was destroyed and the large brain was left alone and sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was only three years old and loved to explore. One day, he decided to play with his tricycle. He hopped on the tricycle and began to pedal around the yard with his feet. + +Suddenly, he noticed something crazy. When he moved the pedal, a loud noise came from the tricycle. It scared him a little bit. He knew he had to figure out what the noise was. + +As he pedaled around, he noticed that the noise was growing louder. He realized that the noise was coming from a screw that was loose on the tricycle. He quickly ran to his mom and asked her to help him fix it. + +His mom looked at the tricycle and carefully tightened the screw. The little boy thanked his mom and went back out to play. + +He started pedaling around the yard again and noticed the noise had disappeared. He was so relieved that the noise was gone and he pedaled around the yard faster and faster. + +The little boy soon realized that he had created something even crazier than before: a big loop around the yard. He thanked himself for fixing the tricycle and for coming up with such a great idea. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful flower. + The flower was so big and so pretty that everyone wanted to taste it. + So, the flower went on an adventure and found a needle. +The flower asked the needle for help tasting it and the needle said yes. +The needle used its sharp point to poke a little bit off the flower so it could be tasted. + Everyone was happy and it tasted so sweet! +The flower and the needle were happy to do good work together and become friends. +The end. +Once upon a time there was a lake that included a swan. The swan was very pretty and Green. Every day the Swan would glide across the lake, making beautiful patterns in the water. + +One day, a little boy visited the lake. The little boy watched the Swan in admiration. + +“Hello Swan! You are so beautiful,†he exclaimed. + +The Swan nodded in agreement and said softly, “Thank you. I love being Green and I love swimming around this lakeâ€. + +The little boy smiled and said, “I can see why! Can I join you?†+ +The Swan nodded and said, “Yes! Let's swim together!†+ +And so the little boy and the Swan swam around the lake together. They explored under the water and made more patterns in the water. + +The little boy and the Swan spent the whole day together. The little boy was so happy. He was happy to include the Swan in his day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Miguel. Miguel had a stubborn streak, despite his young age. One day, his parents introduced him to a new nurse called Mrs. Jane. Miguel was very nervous at first and wanted to run away. + +Mrs. Jane smiled and asked, “Why are you so scared, Miguel?†+Miguel replied reluctantly, â€I don’t want a nurse.†+ +Mrs. Jane kneeled down and said, “Don’t worry, Miguel. I’m here to help you have fun and learn new things. I’ll be your friend and I won’t be too strict with you. Now, let’s give it a try!†+ +Miguel was still hesitant, but Mrs. Jane was so nice that he couldn’t help but give her a chance. They spent their days having fun, playing games and learning together. Miguel soon realized that Mrs. Jane was right - she was a great friend and a helpful nurse. With her help, Miguel was able to overcome his stubbornness and enjoy learning new things. +Once there was a family who lived in a big house. Every night they would hang up the big, noisy curtain across the window so that it was dark when it was time to go to bed. One night, the curtain got soaked. It was raining hard outside, and some of the rain came through the window. The curtain was so wet that they had to take it down and put it by the fire to dry. Everyone watched it get all fluffy as it dried out. Soon, the family was able to put the curtain back up and sleep soundly. All was quiet again! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sally and Nick. They both had a very special day planned. + +Sally brought a watch to wear. Nick brought music to make them dance. + +First, the friends danced together. Sally hopped, Nick spun, and their feet moved in a unique way. It was a joyful dance! + +Then, Sally started to wear the watch. She jumped and twirled, and kept time by counting along with the clicks of the watch. + +Finally, Nick put the watch on himself. He started to shake and wiggle, and the watch twinkled while he moved. It was a very special dance! + +The friends danced until they were out of breath. They smiled at each other with joy, happy to have shared a unique dance. +Once there was a big cardboard box. It was very patient and waited for someone to use it. One day, a little girl came up to the box. She liked to count, so she started to number the box. She said,"One, two, three!" Then, she began to fill the box with things. She put toys, books and cards inside. Soon, the box was full of fun things that she could play with. She was very happy, and it seemed like the patient box was happy too! +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He was only 3 years old and very curious about the world around him. + +One day he decided to explore the other side of the forest. He knew he was not supposed to go there but decided to take the risk. + +As he entered the forest he noticed something big standing in the middle. It was a tall and strong bridge. He was so excited to go across the bridge and see what was on the other side. + +He started walking and suddenly he heard someone saying: "Hello there! My name is Joe, who are you?". Sam was a bit scared and didn't know what to say. After a while, he managed to introduce himself to Joe and they started talking. + +Joe told Sam that he was so weak that he couldn't cross the bridge on his own and asked Sam to help him. Sam agreed to help and they started walking together. + +When they arrived at the other side of the bridge, Sam was so excited to see the new world he had discovered. Joe was glad that he had someone to help him and thanked Sam for his help. Sam waved goodbye to Joe and started to explore the new side of the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to sing. Every day, she hummed and sang songs as she walked. Everywhere she went, the people around her would smile and join in. + +One day, the little girl decided to go exploring. She went on a journey through fields and woods, and found many wonderful things. Everywhere she looked, there were birds of all colours, singing in the trees above her. + +The little girl kept exploring until she reached a deep blue pond. The pond was surrounded by flowers of all colours, and the sun shone brightly above. As the little girl watched, a large blue dragonfly hovered above her, singing its own song. + +The little girl was filled with wonder. She couldn't believe such beauty was around her, and she sang a happy song in return. Then, with a smile and a wave goodbye, she started walking back home. From that day on, she remembered the pond and the dragonfly, and all the wonders that surrounded her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to go on an adventure, so he decided to take a walk down to the farm. When he got there, he saw a big black horse standing in the middle of the field. + +"Hello, horse!" Tim said. + +The horse shook his head and neighed. Suddenly, a loud clap of thunder struck, and the horse started running! Tim was scared, but he followed the horse. Eventually, the horse stopped and Tim saw a black cow. + +"Hello, cow!" Tim said. + +The cow stared at him, then mooed loudly. Again, a loud thunder strike scared the cow and it started running! Tim chased after it, and soon the two were running across the farm. + +Eventually, the cow stopped and Tim caught his breath. He looked up, and saw the black horse standing in the distance. He smiled and ran back to the horse, petting it on the nose. Then, Tim turned around and started walking home. + +"What an adventure!" he said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends named Jack and Jill. They loved to play together outside. One day, when it was very hot, Jack wanted to go for a swim in the river. Jill thought it was a great idea and soon the two friends were on the riverbank. + +Jack looked at the river and said to Jill, “Let’s swim deep in the river. I wonder what we will find.†Jill thought it was a great idea and they both took off their clothes, ready to jump in. + +Jill was small and fit, so she swam faster than Jack. As she swam around, she saw something that made her wish. It was a beautiful shell to put in her pocket. She was so excited, she almost forgot about Jack. + +Jack couldn’t find Jill and said to himself, “I wish I was fit like Jill so I can swim faster and find her.†Soon enough, he saw Jill with a big smile on her face and a shiny shell in her hand. Jack knew that his wish had come true. + +They both enjoyed swimming in the river and having fun together. Every time they went swimming, Jack made a wish and it always came true. +Once upon a time, there was a figure who wanted to change the world. She was very compassionate and tried doing the best she could to make things better. Every day she smiled and would say wonderful things to people. + +One day, a little boy who was three was walking around the town and noticed her. He asked her what she was doing. She smiled and said, "I'm trying to make something change in this world. I want to help people be kind and help those who are in need." + +The little boy was amazed. He said, "I want to help, too! I'm only three but I can be kind." + +The figure smiled. "That's beautiful. I'm glad you're trying to help change the world. You can do it, if you try your best." + +The little boy kept thinking about how he could help others. For the rest of his life, he was always trying to do what he could to help others. He showed compassion for everyone and made the world a better place. +Once upon a time there was a baby pig who wanted to have a new home. He heard about a lovely place where there were no other animals, and he was eager to live there. + +One day the baby pig asked the farmer if he could move into the place. The farmer thought it over carefully and decided that it was a great idea. He said, "Why don't you sleep on the floor tonight? Then in the morning I will give you my final recommendation." + +The baby pig was excited and quickly got ready. He hopped on the floor and made it as comfortable as he could. + +The next morning the farmer said, "I'm sorry, but I can't recommend for you to stay here." + +The baby pig was very sad. He had been so eager to be able to live in this new home that he had not asked any questions about why the farmer did not want him to stay. + +Sadly, the baby pig had to find a new home. He never knew that the farmer had intended to keep the special place for his own children. +One day two friends, a penguin and a rabbit, went for a walk. The penguin was very nervous, but the rabbit was very brave. + +The two were walking through the forest when they suddenly heard a loud noise. The penguin got very scared and froze. But the rabbit said encouragingly, "Don't be nervous, let's go and see what it is." + +So the two friends kept walking until they got to a clearing. There, they saw a huge bear! The penguin was terrified, but the rabbit said, "Don't worry, penguin. I won't let the bear hurt you." + +The bear growled at the two friends, but the brave rabbit stepped forward, ready to resist the bear. The brave rabbit said firmly to the bear, "We just want to go on our way. Please let us pass!" + +The bear thought for a moment and then stepped aside to let them pass. The rabbit and the penguin were very relieved and walked off together, relieved that the brave rabbit had been able to resist the bear. They were also happy that they had remained brave friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. His name was Spot. He had a short tail and a big nose. +Spot thought all of his body parts were a perfect match. One day his friend, Cat, came by and said "Hi, Spot!" +Spot replied "Meow!" +Cat said, "Let's go for a walk. I want to show you something." +Spot barked excitedly and followed Cat. +Cat showed Spot a big tree. Cat said, "Look at that big tree. Your tail looks just like it." +Spot thought it was a great match and happily wagged his tail. From that day on, Spot and Cat were the best of friends. +When Jack woke up, he went to his room. His room was full of toys and books. Jack looked around and he saw his clock. He was excited and he ran to it. He wanted to match the numbers on the clock. He was so happy, every time he matched a number! + +Then, something funny happened. Jack couldn't find the right numbers to match. He looked and looked but he just couldn't match them. He felt confused and a little bit angry. He knew he had to find the right numbers, and he didn't want to give up! + +Finally, Jack got it! He smiled and was so happy he had matched the numbers on the clock. He was so relieved, and he felt proud of himself. He had learned a new skill, and it was fun! + +Jack keeps playing with the clock, matching numbers, for the rest of the morning. He had lots of fun and was so pleased with himself. Matching the clock numbers made Jack very happy! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Martha. Both were very thoughtful and liked to do things together. One day Bob and Martha were looking for something to do. Suddenly, Bob had a good idea. + +He pointed to a tree in the distance and said, "Let's go snap it down!". Martha thought for a moment and shook her head. She said, "No, that won't be a good idea. We should be more thoughtful." + +Bob looked at Martha in surprise, but then he saw the wisdom in her words. He nodded and said, "You're right. Let's walk around the tree instead." So they did, and as they circled the tree, they talked about what a nice tree it was, and the kindness of being thoughtful to all the creatures that made their home in the tree. + +The moral of the story is that being thoughtful is important. Next time you have an idea, think it through and consider how it might affect other living things before you act. +The little girl was obedient as she looked for her friends. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was coming from the river and when she looked, she saw a crocodile! + +The girl screamed, "A crocodile!" + +A wise lady said, "No need to be scared, little one. The crocodile is just playing. Don't worry, it won't hurt you." + +The girl calmed down and she followed the lady's instructions. The lady said, "You have to be brave and go close to the crocodile. I promise it won't hurt you." + +So, the little girl walked closer to the crocodile. The crocodile showed its teeth, but the little girl stayed obedient and didn't move. After a few minutes, the crocodile felt calm and it slowly closed its mouth. + +The wise lady smiled and said, "See, it was friendly after all. All you need to do is show it some respect and obey the instructions." +Once upon a time there was a family of four. The parents and their two children. One day, they decided to go on a picnic and took a table, some chairs and a blanket. They all had a lovely time and ate all the food on the table. + +Eventually, it was time to go home. But when the parents tried to pass the table, the children said, "No! That table is useful. Can we keep it?" + +The parents were annoyed, but didn't want to upset the children. So they explained that the table was too big to take home. But the children just wouldn't listen! + +The parents got madder and madder and soon an argument started. The children were very sad and started crying. The parents said sorry and hugged them. Then, the children agreed to pass the table and the family could go home happily together. +One day, two kids were playing at the park. One kid, Tim, saw a big barrel in the corner and went to check it out. + +“What’s in the barrel?†asked Tim. + +“I don’t know,†said his friend. “Let’s get it open and find out!†+ +So, Tim tried to open the barrel, but it was too heavy. He asked his friend for help. But his friend gave up easily. + +“I can’t get this barrel open,†said Tim. + +Just then, a woman came over and said, “You shouldn’t be playing with this barrel, it’s not safe!†+ +The kids got scared and ran away, never going back to the park again. The barrel stayed, safe and closed. +It was a sunny day, and Mary wanted to go outside and play. She put on her hat and shoes, and when she was ready she grabbed her bucket. She opened the front door, stepped outside and smiled. + +Mary happily skipped to her favourite spot - the garden. She could see the flowers and feel the warm sun. She sat in the grass, gathered some stones and started to build a tower. + +Suddenly, her brother came running up to her. He smiled and said, "Let's go for a nap!" + +Mary shook her head. "But I want to play!" she said. + +Her brother looked disappointed. He wanted a quiet nap, but Mary wanted to have fun. He crossed his arms and said, "No playing! It's nap time!" + +Mary sighed. She knew her brother wanted a rest. She smiled and said, "Okay. I won't play too loud. We can have a quiet nap." + +Her brother smiled and they lay in the grass together. Mary closed her eyes and soon they both fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She loved to explore and find out new things. One day, the little girl was playing in her garden, when she found something shiny in the dirt. She dug a bit and found that it was a gold coin! She was so excited, so she took it in her hands. + +"What is it?" she asked her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "It's a golden coin, sweetie." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I'm going to keep it for ever and ever!" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, but it would be even better to release it for others to find. That way, someone else can have the joy of finding it, just like you did". + +The little girl thought about this, and she thought it sounded sweet. So, she threw the coin into the sky and said "I release this gold coin, so that someone else can find it and be happy, just like me." + +The little girl watched the golden coin twinkle as it spun through the sky and she knew that somebody else would find it and be happy. She smiled and ran back into her garden to explore. +"Look!" said Mamma, pointing to the monkey. + +The monkey was swinging in the tree, happily. + +Mamma wanted the little girl to learn, so she watched the monkey carefully and became comfortable. + +The little girl thought of ways to learn from the monkey and asked Mamma, "How can I learn?" + +Mamma smiled. "The monkey is showing us how to be brave and to use our imagination. We can learn to be the same way too." + +The little girl nodded and watched the monkey, learning all the more. She knew she could be brave and use her imagination too just like the monkey. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. She had heard about the seals that lived in the ocean, and she wanted to meet one. So one day, she decided to take a trip to the seashore. + +The water was big and she was scared. She was about to turn back when suddenly she spotted a seal. It was swimming near the shore! + +"Hello Mister Seal! I'm Ann,†said Ann. + +The seal popped up and said, “How do you do? I'm Sealie. What brings you here?" + +Ann told Sealie that she wanted to learn how to swim. + +“It can be scary,†said Sealie. “But bravery is important. If you try your best and don't give up, you can do it!†+ +So Ann began to practice swimming with Sealie's help. Little by little she became better and better. By the end of the day, Ann could swim all by herself! + +Ann thanked Sealie for the help and waved goodbye to her new friend. She learned an important lesson that day - that by being brave and not giving up, you can do anything! +Once upon a Sunday, Suzie was feeling particularly enthusiastic. She had been invited to a friend's birthday party and was bouncing with joy. + +Although it was a sunny day, Suzie was worried about what to wear. She didn't want to wear the same dress as everyone else! After many choices, Suzie chose a bright red dress. + +When she left the house, Suzie tripped and fell to the ground. She was embarrassed but picked herself up. + +"Oh no," her mom said when she saw what happened. "Don't be embarrassed, Suzie. Everyone trips and falls sometimes!" + +"But I feel so silly," Suzie replied. + +"You look adorable in your dress," Mom said. "Let's hurry so you can have fun at the party!" Suzie smiled, feeling much less embarrassed. + +Suzie and her mom hurried off to the party, ready to have a wonderful Sunday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy wanted to make her very own hut. She found some pieces of wood and she asked her dad for a saw. Her dad said "Yes, Daisy." She took the saw and cut the pieces into the size she wanted. She built the hut together with her dad and it was ready! Daisy was so happy. Then she found some yummy ingredients to make some food in her hut. As she cooked, a delicious smell filled the hut. When it was ready, she ate it with her dad and they both said, "Yummy!" Daisy smiled, her hut was now complete! +Once upon a time, there lived a turkey. She was a very fast turkey and loved to run. She would run all day long around the farm. + +One day, the turkey saw a gate that was locked with a key. She wanted to go on the other side of the gate, but she couldn't find the key. Then, she saw a farmer and asked him, "Can you help me unlock the gate?" + +The farmer smiled. He said, "My, what a fast turkey you are. If you can beat me in a race, I will give you the key to unlock the gate." + +The turkey hopped and clapped with joy. She ran as fast as she could, but the farmer was too fast. He won the race and gave the turkey the key. + +The turkey quickly unlocked the gate and hopped through it. She ran around the other side of the farm for hours. She had so much fun! + +The turkey learned that day that if she worked hard, she could unlock the gates in life that seemed impossible to open. +Once there was a boy named John. He was three years old. He wanted to know what was upstairs, but his mom said he couldn't go. He didn't understand why he couldn't go, but he went back to his room. + +John was very sad and he couldn't stop thinking about going upstairs. He asked his mom again, but she still said no. + +John was feeling desperate so he sneaked out of his room, went up the stairs and opened the door. But as soon as he did it, he heard a loud scream from his mom. + +John was so scared that he ran back to his room. When his mom came back, she was really angry and told John that he shouldn't have gone upstairs and he was grounded for a long time. + +John felt very sad. He wished he had understood why he couldn't go upstairs, so he wouldn't have gotten in trouble. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tommy. He was very curious and wanted to explore the world around him. Whenever he got the chance, he would go out and look for new things to discover. + +One day he saw a pencil flying in the sky and he thought it was so interesting. He went up to it and tried to grab it, but it kept flying away from him. He kept running and chasing it around the park, but he just couldn't catch up with it. + +“Come here pencil!†shouted Tommy. “I just want to have a closer look at it!†But the pencil was too quick for him and was flying very high in the sky now. + +After a few minutes, Tommy gave up and went back home. His mother saw him and asked him why he was so sad. Tommy told her the story and said, “I just wanted to see it up close, but it was too hard to catch.†+ +His mother smiled and said, “sometimes it's better to leave things alone and let nature take its course.†+ +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's better not to interfere with nature, even if it looks interesting. There is a reason why things happen the way they do and we should let them be. +Once there was a little yellow mouse named Benny who loved chocolate. He was very furry with bright eyes and a sharp nose. + +One day he was searching for chocolate in the forest. After a while, he spotted a delicious looking piece of chocolate hidden under a bush! He started to run to the chocolate, but then he heard a voice. + +The voice said, "Wait! I was here first." It was a bluebird. Benny wasn't sure what to do, so he stopped and waited. + +The bluebird said, "I want that chocolate. It looks tasty." + +Benny said, "But I found it first." + +The bluebird thought for a moment, and then he said, "Let's share it. We will break it in two and eat half each." + +Benny was delighted! He and the bluebird each took half of the chocolate and shared it. As they bit into the sweet treat, Benny and the bluebird were very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tommy. Tommy was a brave and curious boy. He loved exploring new places and deciding on his own. + +One day, Tommy was walking through the forest and noticed a beautiful cooler in the distance. He stepped closer to get a better look, and it began to glow. Tommy was captivated by the glowing light. "What is this?" he thought, as he crept closer. + +Tommy felt brave so he reached out and touched the cooler. He felt its coolness and the light shone brighter. Suddenly, the cooler spoke. "Greetings! I am Glowing Cooler," it said. "What do you want?" + +Tommy surprised. He thought for a moment, then decided that he was hungry. "I want food, please," he said. + +The cooler smiled. "That is an easy wish! Use your courage to solve your problems and you won't be left hungry," it said. Tommy thanked Glowing Cooler and the cooler disappeared in a sparkle. + +Tommy learned a lesson that day: be brave and use your courage to solve your problems. Then good things will come your way! +Once upon a time, there was a family of five. Their youngest child, Suzie, was only three years old. + +One day, the family went to the beach. As soon as Suzie saw the waves, she jumped up and shouted happily: "Let's go weigh!" She was eager to dance in the water. + +Her father smiled and said: "That's a very good idea, Suzie! Let's all weigh together!" + +Suzie and the rest of the family shared an easy dance in the shallow waters. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, Suzie was sad. She begged: "Can't we weigh a little longer?" But it was getting late, so the family had to leave the beach. + +Still, Suzie smiled proudly, happy to have joined her family for such an easy, perfect dance at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Elizabeth. She had a beautiful cloth that she loved. One day Elizabeth was playing outside in the mud and her cloth got really filthy. + +Elizabeth brought her cloth inside and asked her mom, "Mom, how can I make my cloth clean again?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's easy! We can use warm water, detergent, and a little sunshine to create a clean, beautiful cloth again." + +Elizabeth was so excited to have her cloth back. She and her mom went to the laundromat, put in the detergent, and waited while the machine did its work. Elizabeth watched the cloth go round and round until all the dirt and mud was gone. + +Finally, Elizabeth pulled her cloth out of the machine. It was so sparkly clean! She was so proud of what she and her mom had created. Elizabeth hugged her cloth tightly as she ran through the house, showing it off to everyone. + +From that day forward, Elizabeth never played outside without her beautiful cloth. +Once there was a family who loved to play together. Every day, they would take a walk to the park. One day, when they were walking, they saw a club. + +"What's that?" asked the 3 year old. + +"That's the club," said Mommy. "It looks like a lot of fun!" + +The family went to the club and joined. They played lots of games and had a great time. But, after a few weeks, the 3 year old started to notice something. The games were getting harder and harder. + +"Mommy," he said, "the games are increasing. They keep getting harder." + +Mommy felt bad for her 3 year old; some of the games were too hard for him. + +"Maybe this club isn't for us," she said sadly. "It's just too terrible for you." + +So, the family decided to stop visiting the club and find someplace else where they could have fun together. They found a different park and had much more fun there. The 3 year old was glad he didn't have to keep playing at the terrible club. +Once upon a time, there was a lively girl named Sally. She was only three years old but always happy. One day, she wanted to go out and play with her friends. Her mom, however, said she needed to dry the dishes first. + +Sally was not happy at all. She didn't want to do something so boring when there were so many fun things to do. "Do I have to dry the dishes?", Sally asked her mom while pouting. + +Her mom then gave her an ultimatum. "Either you do the dishes or you go to jail," she said with a stern look on her face. + +Sally knew she had to make a decision. She couldn't go to jail, so she reluctantly decided to dry the dishes. + +After a few minutes of hard work, Sally finally finished. She ran back to her mom and said proudly, "I did it!" + +Sally was so relieved that she had completed the chore without going to jail. From then on, she was more willing to help out with housework and made sure to always stay lively. +Once upon a time, there was a very rude bear named Bobby. Bobby never learned good manners. He always took things without asking. + +One day, Bobby was walking by a market when he saw a beautiful box. Inside the box was a lovely tape. Bobby wanted it, so he grabbed it and ran away. + +When he got home, Bobby opened the tape. He was so excited! However, when he touched the tape it broke into pieces. Bobby was so sad. + +He started crying, when his mum came in. She said,"Bobby, why are you crying? What happened?" + +Bobby told her the story and his mum said, "Let me help you. I have some tape in the kitchen." + +So Bobby's mum went to the kitchen and got the tape. She then used it to carefully restore the tape. Bobby was so happy! He hugged his mum and said, "Thank you!" + +From that day on, Bobby was very careful and never acted rude again. +Once upon a time, two friends - Pat and Sarah - were walking in the woods. They were hoping to find some fruit. + +Pat said to Sarah, "Do you think we should look for fruit? I am eager to find some tasty treats to eat!" Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, Pat. Let's try to find some fruit!" + +Pat and Sarah soon came across a bush with some fruit hanging from it. Pat was so excited that he instantly started picking the fruit. Just then, they heard a loud voice saying, "Hey! Don't forget to mention me!" + +Both Pat and Sarah looked around, trying to find out who was speaking. Out of the bushes, a small fairy appeared. Sarah quickly mentioned the fairy, saying, "Oh hello there! Thank you for reminding us to mention you!" The fairy smiled and said, "You're welcome. Have a nice day! Find lots of delicious fruit!" + +The friends smiled and thanked the fairy for her help. Then Pat and Sarah continued on their journey and found even more fruit! They were so happy and eager to eat the fruit that they found. + +And that's how Pat and Sarah became friends with the small fairy and found lots of delicious fruit in the woods that day. +Molly and her Dad were playing in the garden. "It's so pretty," Molly said, looking around. She was amazed by the flowers and the trees. + +Suddenly, her Dad grunted and fell down on the floor. "What happened?" Molly yelled. Her Dad shouted back, "I slipped and hurt my ankle!" Molly was scared, she didn't know what to do. + +Molly rushed inside and called for help. She yelled at the top of her lungs, "Mommy! Daddy needs you!" + +Her Mom came running and immediately took care of her Dad. She put some ice on his ankle and helped him get to the sofa. + +Molly was so relieved that things were ok. She gave her Dad a big hug and said, "I'm glad you are ok, Daddy." Her Dad smiled at her and said, "That was so brave of you, Molly. You are a pretty brave girl." Molly was so proud of herself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. Anna was three years old and lived in a small house with her mum. Anna was very troubled because she was very heavy. + +One day, Anna went outside to play. She saw a boy in the garden next door playing with a big white ball. Anna thought to herself, "I could own a ball like that". + +So Anna asked the boy, "Can I have this ball?" The boy was surprised and replied "No, this is my ball". +Anna felt very sad that she couldn't own a ball like that and she said, "Please, I really want a ball, and I feel so troubled". + +The boy looked at Anna and said, "Okay, I can see you're troubled and so I can lend you the ball, but you have to give it back". Anna was so happy she couldn't believe it, she ran home with the ball and had lots of fun with it. + +Every day Anna would take the ball out and play. Whenever she felt troubled, she would look at the ball and feel so much better. Eventually, Anna grew so strong that she could manage all her weight and she no longer felt troubled. When she was strong and happy, she knew it was time to give the ball back to the boy. + +And so Anna’s troubles were gone! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was three years old and he loved to explore the world around him. + +One day, Jack was playing in the garden when he saw a strip of long grass. He thought it looked interesting and he decided to touch it. As soon as he did, the grass gave a loud slap! Jack jumped back in surprise. + +Jack asked his dad what the strip of grass was. His dad smiled and told him it was just a boring strip of grass. Jack said he'd still like to play with it and his dad said he could. + +So, Jack and his dad spent the rest of the day playing and exploring. Whenever Jack touched the strip of grass, it would slap him and they both laughed. It was great fun! +Once there was a mom and a little girl. The girl was three years old. The mom was helping her organize her toys. + +The little girl saw a bar of soap and said, “Mommy, what is this?†+ +Mom said, “This is soap. You can use it to wash your hands. See how it is high and slippery?†+ +The little girl said, “Yes, I see. Can I wash my hands now?†+ +Mom said, “Yes, let’s go get some water and you can use the soap to wash your hands.†+ +The little girl was so excited to use the soap. She washed her hands for a long time and had so much fun! When she was done, Mom said, “Good job! Now you can organize your toys again.†+ +The little girl smiled and went back to organizing her toys. She was so happy that she had learned how to use the soap. +On Tuesday, Mikey went outside with his teddy bear. He opened the gate and walked into the garden. He saw a big bush with lots of unknown things. Mikey asked his teddy bear, “What do we have here?†Teddy replied, “Let’s open it and find out.†+ +Mikey moved closer and started to open the bush. He felt something hard. He pulled away the leaves and saw something bright and shiny! Mikey was so excited. He shouted to his teddy, “It’s a special something! I have never seen this before.†+ +Teddy said, “Let’s open it and find out what it is!†So they opened it together. Inside was an amazing toy car that was bright yellow. Mikey’s eyes lit up. He said, “Wow! I have a new toy!†He hugged his teddy bear and said, “Thank you for finding this for me.†He took his toy car and quickly ran back home to show Mum and Dad. +Once upon a time, there was a small and adorable girl called Amy. She lived with her mom and her dad in a big house. One day, they all decided to go to the gym. + +When they got there, Amy couldn't believe her eyes! She saw lots of adults running around, machines and HUGE balls. She was very excited! + +Amy's dad smiled and promised her that the next time they went to the gym, he would buy her an ice cream. Amy's eyes lit up and she promised her Dad that she would come back to the gym again with him. + +They stayed for a few hours and then went home. As they drove away, Amy said, "Mommy, I love the gym! It was so much fun!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm happy to hear that. Don't forget, you promised Daddy we'd come back next time!" + +Amy nodded and she stayed excited about her promise to her dad. She was looking forward to eating an ice cream and having fun in the amazing gym. +John was a very bald man. He had no hair at all on his head. One day, he decided to visit the pet store to buy a rabbit. As soon as he arrived, he saw a beautiful brown rabbit with big ears and soft fur. He excitedly requested the shopkeeper to buy it for him. + +Unfortunately, when the shopkeeper looked into the cage, he realised the rabbit was actually very sick. He said to John, "I'm sorry, this rabbit is too sick. You don't want to buy him." John was disappointed and asked to buy another one. + +The shopkeeper had none available, so he said he could send away to the farm to get one. John eagerly agreed, so the shopkeeper sent away a request for a new rabbit. After a few days, the rabbit arrived. + +When John opened the box, he was horrified to find that the rabbit was bald just like him! He felt so embarrassed and was so angry he decided he did not want the rabbit anymore. + +John left the pet shop feeling very sad. He had made a request for a rabbit, but his wish had ended up badly. He went home with no rabbit and a lot of disappointment. +Once upon a time, there was an elephant named Elle. Elle lived in the forest and didn't like her pants. They were so uncomfortable and Elle would much rather go without them. One day, Elle was walking in the forest when she heard a little voice. "Help me," it said! Elle looked around. She couldn't see anyone. + +The voice spoke again. "I'm in here! In this box." Elle looked around and finally she saw a small box with a lock on it. Elle remembered she had a key in her pocket. She quickly unlocked the box. When she opened the lid, out flew a tiny fairy! + +The fairy was so excited. She had been stuck in the box for so long and was desperate to get out. Elle asked the fairy why she was locked in the box. The fairy told Elle that somebody wanted to keep her from getting her magic powers. But now that Elle had unlocked the box, the fairy could fly away and get her magic powers! + +The fairy thanked Elle and flew off. Elle was happy that she had been able to help the fairy. From then on, Elle promised to never feel uncomfortable in her pants again. +Once upon a time there was a very successful rabbit. He was always hopping around making things change. One day the rabbit sat down to rest in a very special place. Just then a little 3 year old child walked up to the rabbit. + +"Hi Rabbit," said the 3 year old. + +"Hello," said the rabbit. + +"What are you doing?" asked the 3 year old. + +"I'm making things change," replied the rabbit. + +"Wow! That's so cool," said the 3 year old. + +And with that the 3 year old and the successful rabbit became friends. They hopped around the meadow together, discovering new things and making lots of changes. It was a beautiful friendship, filled with lots of joy. The end. +Once there was a strong boy. Every day he would play in the park with his friends. They would all have lots of fun and race each other. + +One day, one of the boys said he wanted to fight. Everyone was scared but the strong boy was determined not to let his friends down. He told them he would fight for them. + +He took off his coat and rolled up his sleeves. The other boy laughed and threw a handful of white powder in the strong boy's face. Suddenly the strong boy felt very weak. + +His friends were worried but he shouted " Don't worry! I am strong!" He paused to catch his breath then shouted, "Let's not fight. Let's find a better way to solve our problems." + +The moral of the story is that fighting is never a good solution. We should always try to find a different way. +John was walking near the beach. He loved the sound of waves crashing against the rocks and seagulls cawing nearby. Suddenly, he heard another sound. It was a faint, rising noise from a distance. He looked in the direction the sound was coming from, and saw a ship in the horizon. He followed the sound, and realised the ship was stuck in a sandbank nearby. The morning tide was slowly rising, and the only way to save the ship was to wait for the tide to become available. + +John ran to the nearest village and shouted for help. Soon, other villagers came running to help save the ship. Everyone worked together quickly, and in no time the ship was free from the sandbank. The villagers cheered and rejoiced at their success. + +John smiled to himself. He had learnt a valuable lesson today: with cooperation and hard work, anything is possible! He was glad that the villagers had risen to the challenge and saved the ship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophie. She lived in a small village with her mom and dad. One day, Sophie's mom was cooking dinner, and she was making something very spicy. Sophie wanted to try it but her mom said no. + +Sophie was sad, so she went out to find something to do. As she was walking, she noticed something changing in the sky. It was getting dark and she started to feel a little bit scared. + +Then, all of a sudden, Sophie heard someone call out her name. It was an old man she had never seen before. + +The old man said, "I know why you are feeling scared. You're feeling scared because you haven't tried something different. You must try something new if you want to be brave." + +Sophie felt brave, so she ran back home and tried her mom's spicy dinner. It was delicious! + +The moral of the story is that it's important to try new things. Life can be exciting when you step out of your comfort zone and try something different! +Teddy the Penguin was feeling very sleepy. He stumbled around, looking for a place to rest. Suddenly he spotted something swingy and he knew this would be the perfect place to sleep. + +He hopped onto the swing and wrapped his wings around himself. He felt so cosy and he quickly started to doze off. + +Just then, he heard some loud voices coming from far away. He opened his eyes and saw three little children running towards him. + +The children were very happy to see Teddy the Penguin and they all wanted to join him on the swing. Teddy was excited too, so he made room on the swing and they all had lots of fun swinging together. + +They even taught Teddy some new swinging moves, like dancing while they were swinging. Teddy and the children laughed and swung until it was time for them to go home. + +Teddy hugged each of the children goodbye and waved as they ran off. He thanked them for such a fun day, then settled himself back on the swing for another nice, long sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny warm hedgehog. She liked adventures and one day decided to explore a nearby forest. As she burrowed, she noticed a big wooden door with a lock. The hedgehog was very curious and wanted to know what was inside. + +Suddenly, a wise old owl flew from the treetops and landed next to her. +"Where are you going little one?" asked the owl. The hedgehog excitedly motioned to the door and explained what she wanted to do. + +The owl gave her a knowing smile and said, "You must share your opinion to unlock this door." +The hedgehog was confused and asked, "How can my opinion unlock this door?" + +The owl smiled again and replied, "sometimes, when everyone comes together, they can use their opinions to open doors that can't be opened any other way." + +The hedgehog smiled brightly. She had been right to explore. With her new understanding, she worked with the animals around her to share their opinions about the door and eventually it opened. Inside was a glorious secret hidden away for many years. + +The hedgehog was very happy and thanked the owl for the help. +The owl simply nodded and said, "Always remember, your opinion can be very powerful." +Billy was playing in the park with his new balloon. It was yellow and round and made a funny squeaking noise when he pulled on it. Suddenly, he saw a dog walking towards him. Billy was scared and his eyes widened. He walked slowly backwards and the dog followed close behind. + +Billy ran away from the dog towards his house. He got to the front door and knocked but no one answered. He peered through the window and saw his mom studying a big book. She had on big glasses and was deep in thought. He waved at her but she didn’t see him. + +Billy kept running and eventually found a cave at the end of a long path. He stepped inside and tried to hide. But the dog had been following him the whole time and it stepped into the cave too. Billy was shaking with fear. He tried frantically to run away but the dog was too fast. Billy screamed but no one could hear him. The last thing he saw before the dog attacked him was the long yellow string of his balloon flying through the air. + +The end. +Once upon a time there lived a brave knight in a kingdom called Delta. Every day the knight would patrol the kingdom in his shiny armor and majestic shield. He always kept the kingdom safe. + +One day, the knight encountered two people who were quarreling. One of them had a hard, rough voice; the other one only spoke with a soft whisper. The knight was determined to maintain justice and he stepped in between the two people. He said, “Stop quarreling!†+ +Even though the knight was brave, the quarrelers continued to speak in loud, rough voices. The knight was worried that the quarrelers were starting to fight real and so he held his shield in front of him and shouted, “Let us all stay calm!†+ +The knight’s words had a calming effect on the quarrelers. They looked at each other, realized how silly they had been, and stopped quarreling. The knight saw the power of his words and realized what an important role he played in the kingdom, just like his shield. + +The moral of the story is that peaceful words can be more powerful than a shield. +John and his mom were taking a drive. "Where are we going?" Asked John. His mom smiled and said, "We're going on an adventure! See that map? We're taking it to find something special." John was so excited! + +John and his mom drove for a long time, following the map. John saw lots of different things, like farms and animals, but nothing that looked like an adventure. + +Finally, they arrived at a big field. "Look, John!" said his mom. "This is it, this is the adventurous place the map said!" John was so excited! He started to act excited, jumping up and down. + +But then all of a sudden, two big men came up to them and took the map away. A moment later, the men started to drive away in a big car. + +John and his mom were sad. They tried to chase the men, but the men were too fast. John and his mom had lost their map, and now they would never find their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful bear. He loved to move around in the forest. One day, a treat fell from the sky. It had a magical power. + +The bear was so excited. He said, "I wonder what I can do with this treat!" + +He moved closer to the treat. Then he shouted, "I can become powerful with this treat!" + +The bear grabbed the treat and started eating it. He soon felt full of energy. He jumped and started running in the forest. He felt so powerful! + +The bear shouted with joy, "This was a great treat! I can move in the forest without any fear now." + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He was very happy, and he believed he could do anything. + +One day, the bald man wanted to have a parade. He asked all his friends to help him. They made big signs and balloons to decorate the parade. + +The day of the parade came. Everyone was so excited. The bald man waved to all the people and smiled. Everyone cheered and clapped for him. + +At the end of the parade, the bald man was so happy. He hugged all his friends and thanked them for helping him. + +The bald man believed that he could do anything, and now everyone believed it too. +Josh was a 3 year old boy who loved animals. He wanted to one day live on a ranch, so he decided to study animals. One day, Josh found a small fox and followed him into the woods. + +As he watched the fox, Josh saw a big angry badger. Josh was so scared that he screamed. The badger came closer and growled at him. Hearing the growl, Josh was very scared. + +"Go away," Josh shouted. He waved his arms. But the badger didn't move. Josh was getting very angry. + +Just then, Josh's Mom came running. She shouted at the badger and it ran away. Josh was so relieved. + +"Don't ever try to study animals so close, Josh," Josh's Mom said. "They can be very dangerous!" Josh nodded and swore to never do it again. +John was walking past the kitchen when he heard a loud yell. He stopped to see what was happening and peered through the doorway. Inside, his mom was standing in front of the big, wide oven. She was pointing at it and yelling. + +John asked, "What's wrong?" +His mom turned around and smiled. She said, "The oven is broken. It won't heat up for me." +John's face lit up. He ran over and yelled, "I help! I help!" +His mom was surprised at first. Then she smiled and said, "Okay, let's see what you can do." +John walked right up to the oven and looked inside. He said, "Let's see," and then he pulled the knob. He turned it once, then twice, and then three times. + +Suddenly, the oven started to make a really loud noise. His mom jumped back in surprise. Then she smiled and said, "John, you fixed it!" +John smiled and proudly yelled, "I did it!" +His mom thanked him and hugged him tight. She said, "You sure did, John. You did a wonderful job!" +John was playing outside when he noticed something. He saw a hanger hanging from the tree. He ran to the tree and felt very excited. + +John asked his mom "Mommy, what is that?" + +His mom replied, "That is a hanger. We can use it to hang our clothes." + +John wanted to get the hanger, but he was too small. He asked his big brother for help. His brother was always very bossy and he said "I'll get it for you, but you have to do something for me". + +John said, "OK, what do you want me to do?" + +His brother said, "I want you to clean my room." + +John thought it was too much, but he didn't want to miss out on the fun. So he said "OK", and he did as his brother said. + +After John cleaned his brother's room, his brother finally got the hanger for him and they hung it on the tree together. John was very happy and he thanked his brother. +Sammy and his mum went on a holiday together. Sammy was very excited to go on holiday because he had never been away before. They boarded the big fat boat and went on a long journey. + +Sammy and his mum had lots of fun on board the boat. They saw lots of fish swimming in the water and Sammy spotted a flying seagull! Then the boat began to reverse. Sammy had never seen a boat go backwards before and he was amazed. + +"Wow! Look at the boat go," said Sammy, "It's going backwards!" + +His mum smiled, "Yes, Sammy. It's going backwards because we have reached our destination!" + +Sammy was so excited as the boat docked. He couldn't believe that he was on a holiday – it was like a dream come true. They got off the boat and enjoyed the rest of the holiday together. +John was very happy today. He was going to pick the new painter. He asked his mom, "Can I pick it today?" +John's mom nodded and said, "Yes, you can pick it today." + +John ran off to the store. He was so excited to get the new painter. When he got to the store, he saw the painter he wanted. It was big, bright and colorful. + +John ran back to his mom and said, "Look! I picked the new painter." +His mom smiled and said, "That's so nice. The painter looks great!" + +John was so thrilled. He couldn't wait to get home and start painting with his new painter. He ran home as fast as he could. He was bubbling with excitement. + +John couldn't wait to start painting and make something new with his new painter. He just knew it was going to be so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sandy. She was very naughty and always wanted to do something foolish. + +One day, Sandy found a needle on the ground. She wanted to pick it up, but her mother said, "No, Sandy! Needles are sharp, and you could hurt yourself!" + +But Sandy insisted, saying "I want the needle!" + +Her mother became angry and said, "No! That is too dangerous and foolish! Stop asking!" + +But Sandy just kept insisting. Finally, her mother said, "If you really need the needle, then I'll help you get it. But you'll have to stand back and not touch it yourself." + +So Sandy stepped back and her mother got the needle. Sandy learned her lesson, and never wanted to do something foolish again. The end! +Once upon a time there was a mummy and her little boy. The mummy wanted to make a special dinner for the little boy. It was spaghetti! The mummy cooked it very slowly and made the spaghetti thin. But when she took it out of the pan, it looked delicious. + +The mummy placed the spaghetti onto the plate. She said to her little boy, "Grab your spoon and try it!" But the little boy was scared. He said, "No, I don't want to eat it, it's too thin". + +The mummy laughed and said, "It's alright, it won't hurt you. I promise. Let me show you." She grabbed a spoon and tried some of the spaghetti. The little boy saw that his mummy was enjoying it, so he gave it a try too. + +In the end, the little boy found out that he loved the thin spaghetti, and mummy was so happy that he finished it all. They had a wonderful dinner that night and they both laughed and enjoyed it. +Once upon a time there was a little monkey. He was very small and very fun. +One day, the little monkey went to the tree to find a snack. But when he got there, he saw a banana and he knew that it belonged to the big monkey. + +So the little monkey said, “I’ll just take one.†But the big monkey saw him and said, “No! That’s mine. If you take it, I’ll have to punish you.†+ +The little monkey was so scared that he ran away. He looked for another banana, but he couldn’t find one. + +Finally, the little monkey had an idea. He ran back to the tree and said to the big monkey, “Can I please have just one banana? I promise I won’t take anymore.†+ +The big monkey thought for a minute and then said, “OK, but next time don’t try to steal my food.†+ +The little monkey was so relieved that he got to have a snack after all. And from then on, he knew to always be careful and ask permission before taking things that belonged to someone else. +Once upon a time there was a popular little girl. Her name was Ash. Everyone loved Ash. She was always bright and cheerful. + +One day her mom asked her to join her in the garden. Ash was excited. In the garden there was a bow and arrow. Ash’s mom explained that if Ash held the bow correctly and kept her eye on the target, she could shoot an arrow. + +But no matter how hard Ash tried, the arrow never hit the target – it only landed in the bush. After many failed attempts, Ash became frustrated. + +“Maybe I will never be able to do it?†she thought. + +Her mom gave her a reassuring smile. “Let’s practice a few more times,†she said. + +Ash practiced and practiced. She felt like she was getting closer but still nothing happened. She was about to give up when suddenly… the arrow hit the target! + +“I can do it!†shouted Ash. + +Her mom smiled and said, “Now you know why I wanted you to practice. You should never give up!†+ +Ash hugged her mom tightly, happy that she could finally shoot the arrow. She became even more popular after showing off her new skills. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Max and Sam. They were playing in the park on a very hot day. Max was feeling hot and very thirsty, so he asked Sam, "Can I have some tea to drink?" Sam nodded, and said, "Yes, let's go to my house and I'll offer you some." So, the two friends ran to Sam's house and Sam made a nice cup of tea. It was hot and sweet, and it made Max feel a lot better. + +Sam then offered Max something else. He said, "I have some icy cold tea too. Would you like some?" Max smiled and his eyes lit up. He said, "Oh yes please!" + +Sam got an icy cold cup of tea and passed it to Max. Max happily took a sip and said, "It's so good! This is the best tea I've ever had." Sam smiled, pleased with himself, and the two friends drank tea and played together for the rest of the afternoon. +Once upon a time a young boy called Gary walked through the mysterious forest. Gary felt scared, so he stopped and began to cry. Suddenly a big, furry bear appeared from behind a tree. Gary was very scared and started to cry even harder. + +The bear gave Gary a big, warm hug and said, "Don't be afraid, I will comfort you." Gary stopped crying and the bear asked him if he wanted to come and have some tasty pasta. + +Gary's eyes lit up and he smiled. The bear took Gary to his cozy cave and they shared a delicious bowl of pasta. After they finished eating the bear asked, "What’s the most mysterious thing that's ever happened to you?" + +Gary answered, "I usually get scared in the forest but today I found a friend!" + +The bear smiled and said, "That is a very mysterious thing indeed!" + +They both laughed and Gary thanked the bear for his comfort and help. And they both lived happily ever after. The End. +Once upon a time there was a small gorilla. He lived in the jungle with his family but he was very lonely. The other gorillas were jealous of him and did not play with him. + +One day, he wanted to play a game, so he called out to the other gorillas, but none of them answered. The small gorilla was very sad. + +He decided to go explore the jungle, but it was very difficult. The small gorilla struggled a lot. He kept going and soon he could smell some other gorillas nearby. + +The gorillas noticed the small gorilla and asked him why he was alone. He replied, “The other gorillas were too jealous of me to play with me.†The gorillas were so surprised at his answer, they all began to laugh. + +The small gorilla felt happy to finally be around friends. From then on, the small gorilla and the other gorillas played together every single day. +Once there was a boy whose name was Bob. He liked to play outside in the sunshine. One afternoon, he found a big stick lying on the ground. But it was a little bit dull, so Bob decided to make it more fun. + +He went over to a big hill in the park. He put the stick on the top of the hill, and he got ready to roll it down. Bob was so excited as the stick slowly rolled down the hill. It tumbled and spun, and it made Bob laugh! + +Bob followed the stick as it came to a stop at the bottom. He held it tightly as he walked back towards the top of the hill. He couldn't wait to roll the stick down the hill again! + +Bob spent hours rolling the stick down the hill. He was having so much fun! Every time the stick rolled down it seemed to get a bit brighter. By the time the sun started to set the stick was shining and colorful. + +Bob was happy and he thanked the stick. He said "goodbye" and went home. He still has that stick and he likes to remember all the fun they had together! +Once upon a time, a little boy named John was playing in the park. He had fun swinging on the swing and chasing his friends around the playground. + +Suddenly, a bigger boy grabbed one of John's sticks. He chuckled and started to tease John with it. He kept juggling the stick in the air, making John get more and more angry. + +“Please give me my stick back!" John said. + +But the bigger boy only laughed and shouted teasingly, “No!†+ +John knew that he had to do something to get his stick back. He decided to take a chance and act quickly. While the bigger boy was still playing around with the stick, John realised that if he did a jump, he could get even higher than the bigger boy, and maybe he would be able to take back what was his. + +So John jumped high, grabbed the stick and ran away with it. + +The bigger boy was angry and ran after him, but John was already far away. + +The moral of the story is that careful consideration and acting quickly can help avoid being at the mercy of someone else's careless behaviour. +Once upon a time there was a busy beetle. He was always running around doing things. Every day he went from flower to flower, looking for something sweet to eat. + +One day the beetle saw a delicious flower. He scurried over and started eating. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Hey! That's my flower!" shouted the voice. + +The beetle stopped eating and looked up. He saw a bee hovering nearby. + +"You have to pay to eat my flower," said the bee. + +The beetle was a bit scared, but he didn't want to get in trouble. So he decided to pay. + +"What do I have to do?" asked the beetle. + +"Just do three somersaults," said the bee. + +So the beetle did three somersaults, and then he hopped away to find a new flower. + +The busy beetle was very happy that he paid for the flower. From then on, he was very careful about taking things that didn't belong to him! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a big house by a lake. One day, the girl went for a walk by the lake. Suddenly, a figure appeared from the bushes. The girl was startled! The figure vanished as quickly as it had first appeared. + +The girl went to get her father. They both went back to the lake, but the figure had gone. The girl remembered the figure was wearing a wet shirt. + +"It must have gone in the water," her father said. They both looked, but the figure was gone. + +"Where did it go?" asked the girl. + +"I'm not sure," her father said, "but it must have vanished." +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Jack. He loved playing hide and seek with his friends in the park. One day, Jack was running around, playing and hiding behind trees when it suddenly started to get colder. Jack shivered and he knew he needed something to keep him warm. + +He ran up to his mum and said, "Mum, I'm shivering and I need something to keep me warm." + +Mum smiled and said, "I've got just the thing. Look, here's a bright yellow vest." + +Jack was glad, he had something lovely to keep him warm. He put on the vest, jumped up and down and said, "I'm not cold any more! Hooray!" + +Jack kept playing and running around in the park, wearing his bright yellow vest. Everyone could tell that Jack was very glad that he had something to keep him warm. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle bunny. One day, the bunny was walking through the forest. Suddenly, it heard another creature. It was a fox. + +The bunny stopped. The fox said, "where are you going?" + +The bunny remained still. It wanted to remain safe. + +The fox said, "Please do not be scared. I just wanted to ask if you would like to join me to the lake? The lake is a very beautiful place." + +The bunny thought carefully. Then, it nodded. The fox smiled. + +The fox and the bunny walked together to the lake. When they arrived, the bunny ran to the lake's edge. It was so clear and blue. + +The fox pointed to a rock that was in the middle of the lake. He said, "That's our special spot. It's where we can remain safe." + +The bunny hopped onto the gentle waves of the lake and made its way to the rock. From the rock, the bunny and the fox watched the stars together. + +They stayed there until nightfall. They both knew that the rock was a special place where they could remain safe. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle puppy named Max. Max liked to peek around and explore. One day, he was peeking around when he saw a staff in the corner. He wanted to take a closer look, so he slowly crept up and peeked at it. + +Suddenly, a voice said, “Hello, Max!†Max jumped back in surprise. He saw an old lady with a gentle smile. + +“That’s my staff,†the old lady said. “Would you like to touch it?†+ +“Yes, please!†said Max. The old lady gently handed the staff to him and watched as he explored it. Max was delighted. + +“Thank you,†he said, and he ran off, still holding the staff. From then on, Max peeked around with a much happier attitude. +Kitty and her dad were sitting together in the living room. Kitty noticed the television and asked her dad, “What surprise?†Her dad smiled and said, “Today, we’re going to watch a surprise movie – we haven’t watched one in a long time.†+ +Kitty was so excited and couldn’t wait for the show to begin. She asked her dad, “What it about?†Her dad said to her, “It’s about a kitten – just like you – and he teaches us that keeping calm is important. He gets into a lot of trouble, but he learns some important lessons. You’ll see how it turns out.†+ +Kitty watched the whole movie, and at the end, she was silent and thoughtful. She looked up at her dad and said, “I think I like keeping calm.†Her dad smiled and said, “That’s my beautiful girl!†+ +This simple story teaches children that even when life seems unpredictable and full of surprises, it’s important to stay calm and trust in your parents. The combination of humorous dialogue and a touching conclusion shows that even a three year old can grasp the moral value of the story. +Once upon a time there was a mother and her three year old daughter. Every morning the mother and her daughter would go to the park. Today, the mother was surprised to see that there was an ordinary seat in the park. She said to her daughter, "Let's match the seat with our bodies and see how comfortable it is!" + +The daughter was excited as she sat on the seat. She felt so happy and comfortable. Unexpectedly, the seat broke into pieces and the daughter started to cry. The mother rushed to pick her daughter up and asked what had happened. The daughter said, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I wanted to match the seat with our bodies and it broke!" + +The mother felt so sad. She hugged her daughter and said, "It's OK, we'll make sure to find another seat next time." They both left the park feeling very disappointed. +Once there was a little girl called Tara. She was playing in her mother's garden when she heard a loud noise. Tara looked up and saw her aunt, who was going crazy. Her aunt was twisting and turning and screaming at the top of her voice. + +Tara was scared and ran back into the house. She shouted for her mother, who quickly came to the door. "What is going on, honey?" she asked. + +Tara started to explain what she had seen, but then her aunt appeared in the door. She looked angry. She said, "You should not have come here. It isn't safe." + +Her mother told Tara to go upstairs while they talked but Tara was scared. She didn't want to leave her mother alone with her crazy aunt. + +But her mother was insistent, so Tara went upstairs and waited. From the window she could see that her aunt was still yelling and twisting. Eventually, the police arrived and took her aunt away. + +Tara and her mother never saw her aunt again. Her mother said it was best that way. Tara was sad and scared. She had learned a lesson - sometimes it's best to leave crazy people alone. +Once upon a time, there lived a silly little chipmunk. He had a beautiful yard, with lots of trees and grass. + +One day, the chipmunk was playing in his yard, when he saw a big colorful rock. "What should I do with this rock?", he said to himself. + +Suddenly, an idea came to him. He picked up the rock and began to spin it around and around. He spun it faster and faster until he could barely see it. He laughed with joy as the colors whirled around him. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew by, and said to the chipmunk, "That looks so beautiful! You should keep spinning, your yard looks so fun now!" + +The chipmunk grinned from ear to ear at the bird's compliment, and kept spinning the colorful rock. He enjoyed playing in his beautiful yard for the rest of the day. +Tommy was feeling bored. He looked outside and saw the slide in the park. He shouted: "Mum, can I slide?". His mum said: "Yes, of course." + +Tommy was really excited. He ran to put on his shoes and his coat. Then he jumped out of the door. He ran to the slide. + +At the top of the slide, he saw something on the ground. It was a piece of cheese! He shouted: "Cheese!" + +Next to the cheese was his friend Lucy. She said: "Let's slide together!" + +The two of them got onto the slide and grabbed each other. They shouted: "Whee!" + +But then something happened. Lucy said something stupid. Tommy didn't like it. He pushed her and said: "No funny business!" + +Lucy was sad. But then Tommy felt bad. He said: "I'm sorry. Let's slide together again." + +So the two of them slid down together, hand in hand. They had a lot of fun. +One day the little bunny found a bright red apple. It had been left behind from the farmer's market. He was so excited he started to shake! + +He looked around to make sure no one was there and said, "It's all mine." But then, he heard a voice. + +It was a big, scary fox. He was very sly and said, "Give me the apple!" + +The little bunny was very shy, so he closed his eyes and shook his head. But the fox came closer and closer. He was so brave and shook his little fist in the air, but the fox just laughed. + +The fox grabbed the little bunny and took him away. The little bunny was very scared, and he never came back. +Peter and his dad were walking down the street. They both stopped when they saw the museum. Peter was excited as he had never been in a museum before. + +"Come on Peter, let's have a look," said Dad. + +They went in and began to explore. As they moved around the museum, Peter started to get wild. He jumped and ran up and down the aisles of the museum, disturbing the other visitors. + +Dad tried to settle him down, but Peter was too excited. Dad finally managed to calm Peter down and they finished their tour. + +On the way out, Peter was now calmer. + +"That was really fun Dad! Can we come back again?" he asked. + +"Yes, of course," Dad smiled. + +And that's how Peter and his dad had a wild adventure at the museum. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. His name was Bob. Bob was a very special bird; he could soar high in the sky like no other bird. Every morning, Bob would leave his nest early and start flying. He enjoyed feeling the wind in his feathers and the sun on his wings. He soared around his homeland, enjoying the sense of freedom he had. + +One day, Bob was feeling particularly adventurous. He flew higher and higher, seeing how far he could go. Suddenly, he noticed something below him. It was a small pond. Bob had never seen it before. With a careless swoop, he flew down towards the pond. He wanted to explore. + +Before he knew it, Bob was surrounded by the pond's clear, sparkling water. He was so excited! Every day, Bob flew back to the pond to explore and experience new things. When he wasn't there, he would soar around the sky, free and happy. + +Bob was the happiest bird around, and he enjoyed his life of flying and exploring. He was content and carefree. +Once there was a little girl called Emma. She was only three years old, and loved to play outside. One day, Emma was walking in the park when she stumbled over a penny. She looked at it and saw that it was shiny and new. She felt so happy and put it into her pocket. + +Suddenly, Emma felt a sharp pain in her foot. She looked down and saw that she had hurt her toe. She started to cry and stumbled back home. + +When she arrived, her mom was so worried. She hugged Emma and asked what had happened. Emma said that she had stumbled in the park and hurt her toe. Her mom kissed her hurt toe and put a big bandage on it. + +Then her mom gave Emma the penny and said it was to help make her feel better. Emma was so happy to have the penny and felt a lot better. +Once there was a little girl named Tara. She was only three years old and loved to play with her toys. One night, she was playing in her room when she heard a loud noise coming from the kitchen. + +Peeking inside, Tara saw her mom holding a big mixer. She demanded to know what was going on. Her mom laughed and said that she was baking a special cake for Tara's birthday! + +Tara was so excited that she happily hugged her mom. She asked if she could help make the cake. Her mom said with a kind smile that she could. She gave Tara the job of mixing all the ingredients together. + +Tara did her job with an honest effort. She mixed and mixed until everything was just right. When her mom took the mixer away, Tara knew that the cake was going to be yummy! +Jack ran across the icy carpet to find his toy. As he was searching, he heard a deep voice urge him to keep looking. It was his mother, who was helping Jack from the other side of the room. Jack kept looking and soon found his toy hiding under the carpet. He was so happy to have it back in his hands. + +Jack ran back to his mother and showed her the toy. His mother smiled and gave him a hug. She said, "I knew you'd find it! Always use your eyes and urge yourself to look." + +Jack thanked his mother and hugged her tightly. She then said, "Let's get off this icy carpet and find something warm to do!" Jack agreed and they headed into a different room. +Avery was a brave three year old. He saw a cool helmet lying on the road. He proudly picked it up, put it on and began to wipe away the dirt. + +Avery's mom saw him and said, "Avery! What are you doing? That's not yours." + +Avery smiled and said, "But mom, it's really cool!" + +Avery's mom said, "Yes, it is cool, but it's not yours. We need to wipe it off and find the owner." + +Avery and his mom found a nearby store and asked if anyone had lost a helmet. The storekeeper had seen a little girl wearing the same helmet earlier and so, Avery and his mom wiped it and gave it back to the little girl. + +The little girl was so happy to get her helmet back and gave Avery a big hug. Avery smiled and said, "See mom, it was cool!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was three years old and so excited to go to the park with her Daddy. + +They walked together around the park and noticed a broken swing made of wood. Sue said to Daddy, "Can we fix it?". Daddy nodded and said, "Yes, we can!" + +Daddy and Sue worked together to fix the swing. Daddy taught Sue how to use tools to repair the swing with the wood. It was hard work, but they were determined to make it better. + +Finally, after a lot of hard work, they were done! The swing looked beautiful and they were both so excited to try it out. They both hopped on the swing and enjoyed the ride. + +Sue and Daddy were so proud of their work. They made a special swing for everyone in the park to enjoy. They laughed and smiled, happy for their accomplishment. +Once there was a hungry bear who loved to crawl. He would crawl everywhere - the beach, the forest, even the city. Every day he would crawl, trying to find something to eat. + +One day, the bear was crawling through the city when he noticed something new. It was a motorcycle. "Wow!", the bear said in surprise. + +The bear crawled over to the motorcycle and looked it up and down. He noticed the driver in the city and waved to him. The driver nodded and smiled. The bear was so excited he couldn't stop crawling around in circles. + +The bear decided to pay the driver a visit tomorrow to see the motorcycle up close. That night the bear was so excited he couldn't sleep. All he could think about was the motorcycle. + +The next day, the bear crawled to the driver's house and when he arrived, the driver showed him the motorcycle. The bear was amazed. He climbed onto it and started to ride it around town! + +The bear was so happy that he crawled everywhere, showing off his new motorcycle. He was never hungry again! +"In the deep forest there lived a spoiled little bear cub. Every day, he would stir up the leaves, making a mess of the forest floor. He didn't care if it was upsetting the other animals, he just wanted to have fun! + +One day, the little bear cub stepped on something sharp and felt a sharp pain. He cried out and his mother came running. She quickly put a bandage on the little cub's foot, telling him that he must be careful next time. + +The cub ignored his mother's warnings. He kept running around and stirring up the leaves just like before. One day he stirred up something that he shouldn't have. He found a bee hive! The bees were angry and started to sting him all over. + +The little bear cub screamed in pain. His mother ran over and tried to help him, but it was too late. Even after she put a bandage on him, he didn't get better. He died a day later, leaving the other animals in the forest sad and scared." +Once upon a time, there was an old wise man who liked to keep his treasures safe. One day, a young boy came up to the old man and asked him if he could keep something safe for a little while. The old wise man looked thoughtfully at the boy and said, "Yes, I will keep your treasure safe. You must be wise and protect it.†+ +The young boy thanked him and pulled a gold coin out of his pocket. He handed the gold coin to the old man, who held it tight in his hands and smiled. “I will keep your treasure safe,†he said. + +The next day, the old wise man had forgotten to give the boy back his treasure. He ran out to find the young boy and after some searching, he eventually found him playing with his friends. The boy was very happy to see the old man and he thanked him for keeping his treasure safe. + +The old wise man smiled and said, “You must be wise with your treasure. Never let it out of your sight. Keep it safe.†The boy nodded, understanding his lesson. Then, he hugged the old man, who laughed and patted the boy on the head. And from then on he was sure to keep his treasure safe! +Once there was a little boy who blinked an awful lot. His parents worried. Every day they said, "Maybe we should go to the doctor". But the little boy was afraid; what would the doctor do with their x-ray machine? When they finally got to the doctor's office, it smelled smelly. Despite all his worries, the doctor said, "It's OK. You just have a sleepy blink". So the little boy was okay, and from then on, he only blinked when he was tired. +Once upon a time there was a young youth walking to a place she had never been before. As she walked, an elderly man screamed at her. He said, "Get away from here! You're not allowed here!" The youth stopped and said, "What do you mean? I don't see any signs that say I'm not allowed here." The elderly man started walking towards her, still screaming. He seemed angry and very scared. He said, "I know why you're here and you aren't allowed!" + +The youth was confused, but she started to back away from the man, feeling scared. Before she could get away, the man reached out and yanked her back. She screamed out, trying to free herself, but it was no use. The man held her firmly and wouldn't let her go. + +The elderly man continued to scream, and other people soon started to gather to see what was happening. The youth struggled harder, and finally was able to break free, but before she could run away, the man lunged forward and tackled her to the ground. She screamed out in pain and terror as the elderly man continued to try and capture her. + +Finally, a group of people were able to rush to her rescue and help her break free. She ran away as fast as she could, never looking back. Unfortunately the bad ending was that the elderly man was never caught and the youth never returned to the place she had +Once upon a time there was a brave mouse. He was tiny, but he was very brave. One day he decided to explore a big house. He was so brave and so small, nothing scared him. + +But when he reached the kitchen something made him scared. There was a big cat. It looked like the cat wanted to eat the mouse! He was so scared and wanted to run away. + +Then the mouse had an idea. He remembered he was brave! He held his head high, and walked up to the cat. The cat was so surprised it didn't know what to do. + +The mouse said, "Don't be scared, I'm just exploring. I'm brave and I just want to be friends." The cat said, "I'm brave too! Let's be friends." + +The brave mouse and the brave cat became the best of friends and lived happily ever after. +There was one very huge library in the town. One day, Jonathan went to the library with his mom. + +“Jonathan, I want you to count all the books on the shelves in the library,†said Mom. + +Jonathan was so excited. He loved the library and it was full of so many books. He ran around the library and counted each book. He counted them all out loud. + +“One, two, three, four, five and six!†he said. + +Mom smiled. “Good job, Jonathan,†she said. + +Soon, Jonathan was done counting all the books. He was so proud that he had counted them all. + +“Mom, did I do a good job?†Jonathan asked. + +“Yes, you did a fantastic job!†Mom said. + +Jonathan was so happy. He smiled and continued to explore the huge library for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy in a small village. He had a curly mustache and was full of fun. He was walking down the street one day when he saw a man with a really big mustache. + +The little boy had never seen someone with such a big mustache before and he wanted to believe that the man was the strongest man in the world. He ran up to the man and asked him, “Are you the strongest man in the world?†+ +The man smiled at the boy and said, “No, I am not the strongest man in the world. But I can tell you a secret.†+ +The little boy was very excited and asked, “What is the secret?†+ +The man replied, “You need to believe in yourself and find the strength inside you. Believe in yourself and you can do anything!†+ +The little boy thought about this for a moment and smiled. He thanked the man and went on his way feeling better and determined. He realized that no matter how bitter life can be, believing in yourself is the most important thing and it will take you far. +It was a sunny day. The pond was enormous and filled with flowers. There were yellow, red, and blue blooms filling the pond. A small girl went to the pond and was amazed. + +The girl asked her mom, "What are these blooms?" + +Her mom replied, "These are flowers. They look pretty, don't they?" + +The girl smiled and started to pick one of the flowers. Suddenly, there was a loud roar. It was coming from the pond! The little girl was scared and ran back to her mom. + +Her mom said, "It's ok, those are just telluric dragons. They're harmless". + +But the little girl was still scared. She asked her mom, "What do they eat?" + +Her mom replied, "They eat flowers." + +The girl's face suddenly changed. She had just picked one of the flowers from the pond! She immediately ran back to the pond, but it was too late. The enormous telluric dragon had already swallowed the flower she had picked. + +The little girl stood there in shock. She realized that because of her actions, the pond would never bloom again. +Once upon a time, there lived a mother and child. Every day, the mother would tell her child stories about the truth. One day, the child decided to go on an adventure to find the truth. + +The mother agreed and soon the child was on his journey. As the child walked, he saw many people, some wearing modern clothes and others wearing old clothes. The child asked all the people he saw, "Where can I find the truth?". Everyone he asked answered with a different answer, so the child decided to keep walking until he found the answer he was looking for. + +After a while, the child came across a wise old man. The old man smiled at the child and said, "You can find the truth inside yourself". The old man smiled again and said, "The truth is inside everyone, sometimes we just need to look for it" + +The child thanked the wise man for his advice and decided to follow his advice and search for the truth within himself. + +The child eventually realized the truth was something that he already knew and the journey he had been on was to find out what the truth was and to be more comfortable with it. The child now had a modern view of the truth and knew he could use it to guide his life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. Every day after school, she would turn on her favorite music and start dancing in the living room. But one day, something magical happened – the music started to dance too! + +Lily was so surprised that all she could do was stare! All the notes, sets and instruments were whirling around the room like little happy sprites. Lily clapped and smiled during the show and was so excited that she couldn't contain herself. + +Lily then asked the music, "Why are you dancing?". The music answered her in a sweet voice, "Because I'm excited that you love me so much!" + +Lily was so spoiled by the music's love and attention that she didn't want it to ever stop. From then on, each time Lily turned on the music, it would come alive and dance around the room. + +To everyone who saw the special display, it was clear that music and Lily were soulmates. From that moment on, Lily and the music were inseparable. They danced together for many happy years to come. +Once there was a smart little plane. It was small and shiny and liked to go in the sky. It loved to fly high above the trees and houses. + +The plane was very brave and flew for many miles. One day, it flew all the way to a big city with tall buildings. It was so excited to be there. + +The plane flew around the buildings, twirling and playing. It flew faster and higher than ever before! + +Just then, the plane saw another plane. It was bigger and had more colours. The smart plane said 'hello' and the other plane said 'hello' back. + +The two planes flew together for hours, exploring the city and having a lot of fun. They were happy to be together and had the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe who had a spear. Every day he would play with it and pretend he was a strong warrior. +One day Joe decided to put his spear in a special box and print a picture of it on a piece of paper. He found some colourful markers and drew the picture very carefully. Once he was happy with his work, he put it on the wall. +Joe was so proud of his picture and couldn't wait to show his parents. But when his parents came in, they were not impressed and were actually quite angry. Joe felt ashamed and quickly took down the picture. +He learned his lesson that day and knew to always be careful when he prints anything again. +Ellie was playing in the park with her mom. It was a sunny day and they were having lots of fun. Ellie had on a bright yellow jacket and matching mittens. + +Mom said, "Look Ellie, the birds are singing! Listen!" + +Ellie listened and heard the birds chirping. She thought it was very impressive. + +Mom said, "Why don't you hop up on the bench to get a better view?" + +Ellie smiled, hopped up on the bench, and looked up in the sky. +"Mommy! Look! I can see the birds better from up here," she said as she pointed at the birds. + +Mom smiled and said, "They're so beautiful, Ellie. Just listen to them sing!" + +Ellie smiled and kept looking and listening. She soon forgot all about her mittens and she kept looking at the birds until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was an old plate. It was very shiny, but had some scratches on it. One day, the old plate started to rot. It got very soft and smelled quite bad. The plate's owner was very sad and tried to fix it but he couldn't. So instead he put it in the bin and bought a new one. The end. +Once upon a time, a small girl named April went on a special journey. She went exploring deep in the forest and soon came across a dead tree. She was very curious and walked up to it, curious to find out more. + +On this dead tree she found a big pile of ash. April was surprised and asked aloud, "What is this?" + +At that moment, a little bird flew by and said, "That's ash! It's the leftovers of a fire that was here a long time ago. + +April said thank you to the bird, smiled and then started to look around some more. She wanted to see if she could find any other interesting things in the forest. Who knows what she could find? +One day, a little girl named Sally was marching through the forest. She was feeling very lucky, as she had seen a lizard for the first time that day. As Sally marched forward, she heard someone in the trees calling out to her. But when Sally looked up into the dark shadows, she didn't see anyone. "Maybe it was just the wind," she thought, and kept marching. + +Soon the voice called out again. It sounded like the voice of an old man. "Come here, little girl," he said. Sally was frightened but too curious to turn back. She followed the voice until she arrived at a small clearing. There, an old man sat on a log, mesmerized by a large, green lizard. + +"You must be very lucky to have seen a lizard," the old man said. Then he reached out and grabbed the lizard in one hand. At this, the lizard opened its mouth and roared. Sally was so scared that she ran. She ran and ran until she was home. + +From that day forward, Sally remembered the old man's words and the roaring lizard. She remembered them when she heard the wind, and wondered if the old man was still out there. One day, Sally marched into the same forest again and found the old man sitting on the same log. She was scared but curious. He gave her a strange look. Then he opened his hand and revealed a green lizard. +Once upon a time, there was a sister and brother who liked to quarrel. One day the brother wanted an onion for dinner, but the sister had a broken one. She said it wouldn't be tasty or fun to eat it, but the brother said it would be fine. + +The sister got mad and threw the onion at the brother. The brother got angry and threw it back. They kept throwing the onion back and forth, but neither of them wanted to eat it. + +Finally, the sister said she was sorry and hugged her brother. They knew it was wrong to quarrel and decided to go outside to find something different for dinner. They found some carrots and made a delicious soup with them. + +The brother and sister enjoyed the soup and had no more quarrels. They learned it was better to forgive each other and keep the peace. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a bear and a rabbit. They were playing in the park when the bear stopped, curious. + +"What's that?" He asked. + +The rabbit hopped over to take a look. "It's a battery! It makes things go fast." + +The bear was excited and he picked up the battery. "Let's talk to the battery," he said. + +The rabbit shook his head. "It won't answer. It only makes things go fast!" + +The bear was disappointed. "Oh, okay," he said. He put the battery back down. + +The two friends kept playing and the battery sat in the sun all day. Finally, the sun went down and the battery began to hum. The bear and the rabbit were amazed. + +"It's talking!" the rabbit exclaimed. The battery was talking - and it was telling them how to make things go even faster! + +The two friends thanked the battery for its help, and then ran off to try their new technique. They never stopped talking about their adventure with the talking battery! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice who was always very excited. She truly loved exploring the world around her and discovering new and interesting things. + +One morning, Alice was out and about in the park. Suddenly, she noticed a strange, white steam coming out from the ground. + +Alice decided to investigate. She knelt down and put her hand near the steam to see what it was. To her surprise, she found that it was coming from a small hole in the ground. + +Alice looked around and noticed a hole shaped like a plate. She quickly got an idea. She went home and brought back a plate full of food and placed it over the hole. + +Alice stepped back and a few minutes later, something popped out from the hole. It was a cute little rabbit. Alice was so excited and the rabbit was so hungry that it ate all the food from the plate in a few seconds. + +Alice smiled and pet the rabbit and said "Hi, little rabbit. I'm so happy you're here!" + +The rabbit looked at her and said, "Hi Alice, thank you for satisfying my hunger. Can I stay with you?" + +Alice was so excited that she said, "Of course you can! Let's be friends forever!" +Once there was a little fish who lived in the ocean. He was very shy and spent his days making sure no one would see him or hear him. One day, he spotted something shiny and blue on the horizon. It was a wave! He was so excited he couldn't help but swim towards it. + +When he got closer to the wave, he realised he wasn't alone. There was another little fish swimming too. He was nervous and decided to hide, but the other little fish had already spotted him. + +"Hello there! What's your name?" the other fish asked. + +The shy fish was scared but decided to answer, "My name's Terry." + +The other fish smiled and said in a kind voice, "It's nice to meet you, Terry! Do you want to come and swim with me? We can explore the ocean and have lots of fun together!" + +Terry was a bit hesitant, but he was also curious. Without any hesitation, he swam closer and said "Yes! Let's go!" + +From then on, Terry wasn't so shy anymore. He and the other fish explored the ocean together and had lots of wonderful adventures. +Once upon a time, there lived a small girl named Daisy. She was only three years old and loved to explore the world. One day, Daisy was playing in the garden when she found two mints on the ground. + +"Oh, yummy," she said and quickly picked up the mints. But then she heard a voice from behind her. + +"Daisy, why did you delay your chores?" said the voice. Daisy turned around to see her mom standing there. + +"I was just picking up something," Daisy said, showing her the mints. + +Her mom sighed and said, "Daisy, you have been spoiled by all the treats you have had lately. Now, go and finish your chores." + +Daisy pouted, but she knew her mom was right. She went and did her chores, happy that she had found the mints but sad that she had been delayed out of her playing. +Once upon a time, there was a slip and a slip's sister. The slip's sister really wanted to tell her a story. + +So, the slip's sister smiled and said, "Let's go to my bedroom and I will tell you a story." + +The slip was so excited! She followed her sister to the bedroom. + +Once they were inside the bedroom, the sister sat down on the bed and said, "Now, I'll tell you a story." She made sure the slip was listening and feeling safe. + +The sister started to tell a story about a magical garden. She described all of the lovely plants, trees, and animals in the garden. + +The slip was mesmerised. She listened intently as the sister told her story. + +When the story was over, the slip hugged her sister and smiled. She thanked her for the magical story and they went off to play together. +Once upon a time there was a wild pup who loved to nap. She liked to lay under the trees and yawn as she dozed off. One day while she was in deep sleep, she heard a loud noise. It was a human wearing fancy shoes with big heels. + +The pup was so scared that she hid her head under her paws. But the heel kept getting closer and closer until the Puppy finally spoke. + +"Who are you?" She asked. +The human replied, "I'm here to take you away." + +The pup felt so scared that she ran as fast as she could. But the human chased after her, and she knew he could never be stopped. Eventually her legs grew tired and she fell to the ground. + +The human grabbed the pup and put her in a cage. She was so sad and lonely that she couldn't stay awake. The pup was never able to nap peacefully again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was very upset because she had a big scratch on her leg. Her mom said, "No worries, I have an idea. We will go visit Grandma and Grandpa." + +When they arrived at Grandma's house, Grandma said, "I have a very special couch." Emily was excited and asked, "What kind of couch is it?" Grandma said, "It's a healing couch. It has magical powers and it can make cuts and scrapes go away". + +Emily laid down on the couch and closed her eyes. She felt a warmth surround her and soon the scratch on her leg started to feel better. By the time she got up, the scratch had completely healed! Emily was so happy. + +She gave Grandma a big hug and said, "Thank you for healing my scratch with the special couch!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to play with her scissors. Her name was Lucy and she was three years old. + +One day, Lucy's friend Emily came over to play. Emily had a new pair of shiny scissors and Lucy was feeling very envious. Lucy asked Emily to let her play with them, but Emily said no. + +Lucy's mom saw her looking sad, so she came over and said, "Come on, Lucy, I'll get you your own pair of scissors if you want them!". + +Lucy was so excited, she called out," Yes please! Thank you!". + +That day, Lucy and Emily had so much fun playing with their new scissors. They cut paper, ribbon, and even flowers. Lucy no longer felt envious of Emily, and they had a wonderful time together. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a picnic with their moms. Tom has a brown sandwich with cheese. Anna has a green sandwich with jam. + +"Yuck, your sandwich is green!" Tom says. He teases Anna. He makes a face. "Green is bad. Brown is good." + +Anna does not like Tom's words. She feels sad. She likes her sandwich. She thinks green is pretty. She does not want to play with Tom. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Anna says. She is angry. She takes her sandwich and throws it at Tom. The sandwich hits Tom's face. Jam goes on his nose. + +Tom is surprised. He feels sticky. He does not like jam. He cries. He wants his mom. + +"Anna, that was not nice!" Anna's mom says. She is upset. She takes Anna's hand. "You should not throw food. You should say sorry to Tom." + +Anna feels sorry. She knows she did a bad thing. She goes to Tom. She says sorry. She gives him a hug. + +Tom says sorry too. He knows he was mean. He wipes his face. He gives Anna a smile. + +They are friends again. They share their sandwiches. They play in the park. They have fun. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the water. One day, they go to the beach with Mom and Dad. They see a big boat and some fish. + +"Can we go on the boat?" Sam asks. + +"Maybe later," Mom says. "First, let's swim in the water. It's nice and warm." + +Sam and Ben put on their swim suits and run to the water. They splash and laugh and have fun. They see some shells and some crabs. They do not see the shark. + +The shark is hungry. It sees Sam and Ben. It swims fast and opens its mouth. It wants to eat them. + +"Look out!" Dad yells. He sees the shark. He runs to the water and grabs Sam and Ben. He pulls them out of the water. He is scared and angry. + +"Are you OK?" Mom asks. She hugs Sam and Ben. They are wet and scared. They nod. + +"Thank you, Dad," Sam says. + +"Thank you, Dad," Ben says. + +The shark swims away. It is still hungry. It looks for other food. + +Sam and Ben do not want to swim anymore. They want to go on the boat. Mom and Dad say yes. They go on the boat and see the light. The light is the sun. It is bright and warm. It makes them happy. + +They forget about the shark. They have fun on the boat. They see more fish and some birds. They do not see the shark. + +The end. +Lila wanted to be a dancer. She liked to watch the dancers on TV and copy their moves. She wore a pink dress and a shiny crown. She danced in her room every day. + +But dancing was hard. Lila had to stretch and jump and spin. She had to use her muscles. Her muscles were small and weak. Sometimes they hurt and she cried. + +One day, her mom came to her room. She saw Lila dancing and smiling. She was proud of her. + +"Lila, you are a good dancer. You are fierce and brave. You work hard to prepare for your dream. I have a surprise for you." Mom said. + +"What is it, Mom?" Lila asked. + +Mom took out a box and opened it. Inside was a pair of ballet shoes. They were pink and shiny, like Lila's dress and crown. + +"These are for you, Lila. They are special shoes for dancers. They will help you use your muscles and dance better. Do you like them?" Mom said. + +Lila gasped and clapped. She hugged Mom and thanked her. She put on the shoes and felt them on her feet. They were soft and snug. + +"I love them, Mom. They are the best shoes ever. Can I dance for you?" Lila said. + +"Of course, Lila. I would love to see you dance. You are my star." Mom said. + +Lila smiled and stood up. She felt her muscles and her shoes. She felt fierce and ready. She danced for Mom and showed her what she could do. She stretched and jumped and spun. She was happy and proud. She was a dancer. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They were having fun. + +But then, they saw a big, orange and black animal in the bushes. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It was a tiger! The tiger roared and came out of the bushes. It wanted to catch the ball. + +Tom and Anna were very scared. They dropped the ball and ran away. They cried for help. They wanted their mom and dad. + +A man heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. He saw the tiger and the ball. He was not scared. He was calm. He knew the tiger was not real. It was a toy tiger. Someone had left it in the park. + +He picked up the toy tiger and the ball and walked to Tom and Anna. He smiled and said, "Don't cry, kids. It's not a real tiger. It's just a toy. See? You can touch it. It's soft and fluffy." + +Tom and Anna stopped crying and looked at the toy tiger. They touched it and felt it. It was not scary. It was cute. They laughed and said, "Thank you, mister. We were silly. We thought it was a real tiger." + +The man gave them the ball and the toy tiger. He said, "You're welcome, kids. You can keep the toy tiger if you want. Maybe you can play with it and the ball. But be careful. Don't leave them in the park. Someone might take them." + +Tom and Anna nodded and said, "Okay, mister. We will be careful. Thank you for the toy tiger. We like it." + +They hugged the toy tiger and the ball and ran back to their mom and dad. They told them what happened and showed them their new friend. They were happy. +Lila was a thoughtful girl who liked to help her mom. One day, her mom asked her to supply some carrots for the soup. Lila put on her boots and went to the garden. She saw many orange carrots poking out of the dirt. She pulled some of them and put them in her basket. + +As she was walking back to the house, she heard a small noise. She looked down and saw a mole digging a hole. The mole had a black nose and shiny eyes. He looked scared and hungry. Lila felt sorry for the mole. She decided to share some of her carrots with him. + +"Hello, mole," she said. "Do you want some carrots? They are good and crunchy." + +The mole nodded and came out of the hole. He took a carrot from Lila's hand and nibbled it. He smiled and thanked her. + +"Thank you, girl," he said. "You are very kind and thoughtful. You made my day." + +Lila smiled back and gave him another carrot. She said goodbye and went to the house. She told her mom about the mole and how she shared some of her carrots with him. Her mom hugged her and said she was proud of her. + +"You are a good girl, Lila," she said. "You have a big heart and a generous spirit. You made a new friend today." +Lily and Sam were very excited. Today was a special day. They could stay up late and watch the fireworks. Mom and Dad said they could decorate their own hats with stickers and glitter. Lily chose a pink hat and Sam chose a blue one. They had fun putting stars and hearts and sparkles on their hats. + +"Look at my hat, Lily!" Sam said. "It is very shiny and pretty." + +"Mine is prettier, Sam!" Lily said. "It has more stickers and glitter." + +They showed their hats to Mom and Dad, who smiled and said they were both very nice. They gave them each a glow stick to hold. Then they put on their coats and went outside. + +It was dark and cold, but Lily and Sam did not mind. They could see many other people with hats and glow sticks. They could hear music and laughter. They walked to the park, where there was a big field. Mom and Dad found a good spot to sit on a blanket. Lily and Sam sat next to them and waited. + +Soon, they heard a loud boom. They looked up and saw a bright firework in the sky. It was red and yellow and made a star shape. Lily and Sam clapped and cheered. Then they saw another firework, and another, and another. They were all different colors and shapes. Some were loud and some were quiet. Some were close and some were distant. Lily and Sam liked them all. + +"Wow, look at that one!" Sam said, pointing to a firework that made a smiley face. + +"That one is my favorite!" Lily said, pointing to a firework that made a rainbow. + +They watched the fireworks for a long time, until they filled the sky with light and noise. Lily and Sam felt happy and amazed. They hugged Mom and Dad and thanked them for the special day. They said they loved the fireworks and their hats. Then they went home and fell asleep, dreaming of stars and hearts and sparkles. +Timmy liked to admire the farmer who worked in the field next to his house. He saw him every day, driving his big tractor, planting seeds, watering crops, and harvesting fruits and vegetables. Timmy wanted to be a farmer when he grew up, and he often waved to him and said hello. + +One day, Timmy saw that the farmer looked very sad and miserable. His tractor was broken, his crops were dry, and his fruits and vegetables were rotten. Timmy felt sorry for him and decided to cheer him up. He picked some flowers from his garden and ran to the field. + +"Hello, farmer!" Timmy said. "I brought you some flowers. They are pretty and smell nice. I hope they make you happy." + +The farmer looked at Timmy and smiled. He took the flowers and thanked him. He said, "You are very kind, Timmy. You have a good heart. These flowers are lovely. They make me happy." + +Timmy was glad that he helped the farmer. He said, "You are welcome, farmer. You work very hard. I admire you. You are my friend." + +The farmer hugged Timmy and said, "You are my friend, too, Timmy. You are a good boy. I admire you, too." +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to play in it. + +"Let's push the leaves and make a fort!" said Lila. + +"OK!" said Ben. + +They ran to the pile and started to push the leaves. They made a big wall and a door. They crawled inside and pretended to be kings and queens. + +But they did not see that the pile of leaves was not just leaves. It was also trash. There were cans and bottles and papers and wrappers. Some of them were sharp and dirty. + +A man came to the park. He was the park keeper. He saw the pile of leaves and the trash. He was angry. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing?" he shouted. "You are making a mess! You are ruining the park!" + +Lila and Ben heard the man. They were scared. They came out of the fort. They saw the trash. They felt ashamed. + +"We are sorry, sir," said Lila. "We did not know it was trash. We just wanted to play." + +"Yeah, we are sorry," said Ben. "We like the park. We did not mean to hurt it." + +The man looked at them. He saw that they were sorry. He was not so angry anymore. + +"Well, you should be more careful," he said. "You could have hurt yourselves or the animals. The park is for everyone to enjoy, not to destroy. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, sir," said Lila and Ben. + +"Good. Now, help me clean up this mess. Then you can play somewhere else. But no more pushing leaves, OK?" + +"OK, sir," said Lila and Ben. + +They helped the man pick up the trash and put it in a big bag. They said sorry again. The man smiled and said it was OK. He told them to have fun and be safe. He left with the bag. + +Lila and Ben looked for another place to play. They found a swing and a slide. They played there and had fun. They did not push any more leaves. They learned their lesson. +Lily was nervous. She had to study for a big test at school. She did not like tests. They made her feel scared and sad. She wanted to play with her toys and watch cartoons. + +But Mommy said she had to study. She said it was important to learn new things. She said she would help Lily and make her a snack. She gave Lily a book and some crayons. She told Lily to look at the pictures and the words and try to remember them. + +Lily opened the book. She saw a picture of a foot. She knew what a foot was. She had two feet. She used them to walk and run and kick. She pointed at the picture and said, "Foot." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Very good, Lily. That's a foot. Can you say what color it is?" + +Lily looked at the picture again. She saw that the foot was brown. She said, "Brown." + +Mommy nodded and said, "Yes, that's right. The foot is brown. Can you spell foot?" + +Lily thought hard. She remembered the letters that Mommy taught her. She said, "F-O-O-T. Foot." + +Mommy clapped and said, "Wonderful, Lily. You are so smart. You spelled foot correctly. I'm so proud of you." + +Lily felt happy. She liked when Mommy praised her. She felt less nervous. She wanted to study more. She turned the page and saw a picture of a cat. She said, "Cat." +Jenny was worry. She could not find her soft bear. She looked under her bed, in her closet, and in her toy box. No bear. She felt sad and scared. Where was her bear? + +She went to the living room, where Mommy was reading a magazine. She saw Mommy's big smile and bright eyes. She wanted to be happy like Mommy. + +"Mommy, I can't find my bear. Can you help me?" Jenny asked. + +Mommy put down her magazine and hugged Jenny. "Of course, sweetie. Let's look for your bear together. Maybe he is hiding somewhere." + +They searched the living room, the kitchen, and the bathroom. No bear. Jenny felt more worry. She started to cry. + +"Shh, don't cry, Jenny. We will find your bear. Maybe he is in the garden. Let's go outside and see." + +They went to the garden, where Daddy was watering the flowers. They saw Daddy's big hat and strong arms. He looked happy and calm. + +"Daddy, have you seen my bear? I can't find him anywhere." Jenny said. + +Daddy smiled and bent down to Jenny. "Your bear? Hmm, let me think. Oh, I remember. I saw him this morning. He was sitting on the swing, enjoying the sun. Maybe he is still there." + +They ran to the swing, and there he was. Jenny's soft bear, with his brown fur and red bow. He looked cozy and cute. + +"Yay, I found my bear!" Jenny shouted. She grabbed her bear and hugged him tight. She felt happy and safe. + +Mommy and Daddy hugged Jenny and her bear. They were happy too. + +"See, there was no need to worry, Jenny. Your bear was just having some fun. He loves you very much, and so do we." Mommy said. + +"I love you too, Mommy and Daddy. And I love my bear. He is my best friend." Jenny said. + +They all smiled and went inside. They read a magazine, played with the bear, and had some cookies. It was a good day. +Ben and Lily liked to watch films on the big TV. They had many films to choose from, but their favorite was the one with the lions and the songs. They knew all the words and liked to sing along. + +One day, they wanted to watch the film again, but they could not find it. They looked in the box, under the sofa, behind the curtains, but the film was not there. They started to feel sad and angry. + +"Where is our film?" Ben yelled. "Did you lose it, Lily?" + +"No, I did not lose it, Ben. You had it last, maybe you forgot where you put it," Lily yelled back. + +They yelled at each other for a long time, until their mom came in. She saw them crying and shouting, and asked them what was wrong. + +"We can't find our film, mom. The one with the lions and the songs. We looked everywhere, but it's gone," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "Don't worry, my loves. I know where your film is. I put it in a safe place, because it's very special. Do you want to watch it now?" + +"Yes, please, mom. We're sorry we yelled at each other. We love our film, and we love you," Lily said. + +Mom took them to the big TV and put the film in. She sat with them and watched the lions and the songs. Ben and Lily were happy again. They sang along and hugged each other. They learned that yelling was not nice, and that sharing was better. They thanked mom for keeping their film safe, and for being the best mom ever. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a green mop near the shed. They wonder what it is for. + +"Let's find out!" Ben says. He runs to the mop and picks it up. He swings it around and makes a whoosh sound. + +Anna laughs and follows him. She grabs the other end of the mop and tries to pull it. "Give it to me!" she says. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. He pulls back and the mop flies out of their hands. It lands on the grass and makes a splash. + +They look at the mop and see water dripping from it. They realize it is wet and dirty. + +"Yuck!" Anna says. She makes a face and wipes her hands on her dress. + +"Yuck!" Ben says. He does the same on his shirt. + +They hear a voice from the shed. It is Mom. She comes out and sees the mop and the kids. + +"What are you doing with my mop?" she asks. She is not happy. + +"We were playing with it," Anna says. + +"We wanted to find out what it is for," Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head. She takes the mop and puts it back in the shed. She tells the kids to come inside and wash up. + +"Next time, ask me before you touch my things," she says. + +"Okay, Mom," Anna and Ben say. They follow her inside and learn a new word: mop. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big rock that is round. Lily wants to roll the rock down the hill. Ben thinks that is stupid. + +"Why do you want to roll the rock?" Ben asks. "It is heavy and hard. It might hurt someone or break something." + +Lily does not listen to Ben. She pushes the rock with all her might. The rock starts to roll down the hill. It goes faster and faster. Lily laughs and claps her hands. + +"Look, Ben, look! The rock is rolling!" Lily says. "It is fun and funny!" + +Ben does not think it is fun or funny. He sees the rock heading towards a pond. There are ducks and fish in the pond. He is scared that the rock will hit them. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Ben shouts. "The rock is going to the pond! It will splash the ducks and fish! They will be wet and sad!" + +But Lily does not hear Ben. She is too busy watching the rock. The rock reaches the edge of the hill. It flies in the air. It lands in the pond with a big splash. + +The ducks and fish are wet and sad. They quack and swim away. Lily stops laughing and clapping. She sees what she has done. She feels bad and sorry. + +"Oops, Lily, oops!" Ben says. "You were stupid to roll the rock. You made the ducks and fish unhappy. You should say sorry to them." + +Lily nods her head. She walks to the pond. She says sorry to the ducks and fish. She hopes they will forgive her. She learns her lesson. She does not roll rocks anymore. She plays with Ben instead. They have fun and are happy. +Lily liked to play with yarn. She had many colors of yarn in a big box. She liked to make shapes and patterns with the yarn on the floor. Sometimes she made a house, sometimes a flower, sometimes a star. + +One day, she wanted to make a big heart with red yarn. She took the yarn out of the box and started to make the shape on the floor. She was very careful not to make the yarn too tight or too loose. She wanted the heart to look nice and smooth. + +But then, her little brother Tom came into the room. He saw the yarn on the floor and thought it was a toy. He ran to the yarn and grabbed it with his hands. He pulled and pulled and pulled. The yarn started to break. Lily heard the sound and looked up. She saw Tom with the yarn in his hands and the heart on the floor broken. + +"Tom, no!" Lily shouted. "That is my yarn! You broke my heart!" + +Tom looked at Lily and the yarn and the heart. He did not understand why Lily was angry. He thought he was playing. He was confused. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I didn't know it was your yarn. I thought it was a toy. I like yarn. Can we play together?" + +Lily was still sad and mad. She did not want to play with Tom. She wanted to fix her heart. She picked up the yarn and tried to put it back together. But it was too hard. The yarn was too short and too tangled. She could not make the heart again. + +She started to cry. She felt like her heart was really broken. She wished Tom had not touched her yarn. She wished he had asked her first. She wished he had been more careful. +Anna and Ben are smart kids. They like to learn new things. One day, they go to the kitchen with Mom. Mom is making soup for lunch. She puts a big pot of water on the stove. + +"What are you doing, Mom?" Anna questions. + +"I'm making soup, Anna. Soup is good for you. It has vegetables and meat and noodles," Mom says. + +"Can we help you, Mom?" Ben questions. + +"Sure, you can help me. You can wash the carrots and celery. And you can put some salt in the water," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben wash the carrots and celery. They use a knife to cut them into small pieces. They are careful not to cut themselves. Then they go to the cupboard and get the salt. They see a big jar and a small jar. Both jars have salt in them. + +"Which jar should we use, Ben?" Anna questions. + +"I don't know, Anna. They look the same to me," Ben says. + +"Maybe we should ask Mom," Anna says. + +They go to Mom and show her the jars. + +"Mom, which salt should we use? The big jar or the small jar?" Ben questions. + +Mom looks at the jars and smiles. + +"Good question, Ben. You are smart to ask. The big jar has regular salt. The small jar has special salt. It is called sea salt. It comes from the ocean. It has more flavor than regular salt. You can use either one, but I like to use sea salt for soup. It makes it taste better," Mom says. + +"Wow, sea salt sounds interesting. Can we try it, Mom?" Anna questions. + +"Sure, you can try it. But be careful not to use too much. A little bit goes a long way. Here, you can taste it. Put a pinch on your tongue," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben take a pinch of sea salt and put it on their tongues. They make a funny face. + +"It's salty!" Anna says. + +"It's crunchy!" Ben says. + +They laugh and give Mom a hug. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are smart and kind. We love you," they say. + +"I love you too, Anna and Ben. You are smart and helpful. Now let's finish the soup and have lunch," Mom says. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they had a big bag of potato chips. They wanted to share them, but they did not know how. + +"I want more chips!" Lily said. She grabbed the bag from Ben. + +"No, I want more chips!" Ben said. He pulled the bag back from Lily. + +They both pulled and pulled, until the bag ripped. The chips flew everywhere. Lily and Ben looked at the mess. They felt sad and angry. + +"You are a bad friend!" Lily said. She stomped away. + +"You are a mean friend!" Ben said. He ran away. + +They did not talk to each other for a long time. They missed each other, but they did not say sorry. + +One day, Lily saw Ben playing with a new toy. It was a smart robot that could talk and move. Lily wanted to play with it, too. She walked over to Ben. + +"Hi, Ben," she said. "Can I see your robot?" + +Ben looked at Lily. He remembered the potato chips. He felt hurt. + +"Go away, Lily," he said. "You are not my friend." + +Lily felt sad. She did not want to lose Ben. She thought about what she did. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," she said. "I was wrong. I should not have taken the chips. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw that she was sorry. He thought about what he did. + +"I'm sorry, too, Lily," he said. "I was wrong. I should not have yelled at you. I forgive you." + +They smiled at each other. They hugged. + +"Can we be friends again?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can," Ben said. "Do you want to play with my robot?" + +"Yes, please," Lily said. + +They played with the robot. They had fun. They shared their toys and snacks. They were happy. They learned to forgive. +Anna loved to walk in the garden with her mama. She liked to see the flowers of different colors and shapes. She liked to smell their sweet or spicy smells. She liked to touch their soft or prickly petals. + +One day, she saw a new flower in the garden. It was white and round, like a ball. It had many tiny petals that looked like stars. Anna had never seen such a flower before. She asked her mama, "What is this flower, mama?" + +Her mama smiled and said, "This is a daisy, Anna. It is a very modest flower. It does not need much water or sun to bloom. It can grow in many places, even in the grass or by the road. It is a mystery how it can be so pretty and strong." + +Anna was amazed by the daisy. She wanted to pick one and give it to her mama. But her mama stopped her and said, "No, Anna, we should not pick the daisy. It is happy in the garden, with its friends. If we pick it, it will die soon. We can enjoy it better by looking at it and leaving it alone." + +Anna understood. She nodded and said, "Okay, mama, I will not pick the daisy. I will just say hello to it and thank it for being so modest and mysterious." She bent down and whispered to the daisy, "Hello, daisy, you are very beautiful. Thank you for blooming in the garden. I hope you have a good day." Then she kissed the daisy gently and ran to her mama. They continued their walk in the garden, admiring the other flowers. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to be a famous cook like her mom. Her mom made yummy things like cakes and pies and soup. Lily wanted to make something too. + +"Can I help you, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. You can help me make some pancakes. Do you know how to make pancakes?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She had seen her mom make pancakes many times. She knew you needed eggs and milk and flour and sugar and a pan. + +"First, we need to crack the eggs and put them in a bowl. Can you do that?" her mom said. + +Lily took an egg and tapped it on the edge of the bowl. She tried to open it, but it was hard. She tapped it harder, and the egg broke. But it broke too much. The egg went everywhere. On the bowl, on the table, on the floor, on Lily. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. + +"It's okay, honey. It's just an egg. We can clean it up. Here, take another egg and be gentle. Like this." her mom showed her how to crack an egg and put it in the bowl. + +Lily tried again. She cracked the egg and opened it. She put it in the bowl. She did it! + +"Good job, Lily! Now we need to add the milk and the flour and the sugar and mix them well. Can you help me stir?" her mom said. + +Lily took a spoon and stirred the batter. She stirred and stirred and stirred. The batter became smooth and thick. + +"Very good, Lily! Now we need to cook the pancakes. Can you help me pour the batter on the pan?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She took a ladle and scooped some batter. She poured it on the pan. She made a circle. + +"Perfect, Lily! Now we need to wait until the pancake is ready to flip. Do you know how to tell when it's ready?" her mom said. + +Lily shook her head. She didn't know. + +"Look at the pancake. Do you see the bubbles on the surface? When the bubbles pop, it means the pancake is ready to flip. Can you watch the bubbles?" her mom said. + +Lily watched the bubbles. She saw them pop. Pop, pop, pop. + +"Mom, the bubbles are popping!" Lily said. + +"Good, Lily! Now we need to flip the pancake. Do you know how to flip a pancake?" her mom said. + +Lily shook her head. She didn't know. + +"Watch me, Lily. I take a spatula and slide it under the pancake. Then I raise the pan and the spatula and flip the pancake in the air. Like this." her mom flipped the pancake. + +"Wow!" Lily said. + +"Can you try, Lily? It's fun. But be careful, the pan is hot." her mom said. + +Lily took the spatula and slid it under the pancake. She raised the pan and the spatula and flipped the pancake in the air. She did it! + +"Yay!" Lily said. + +"Yay, Lily! You did it! You made a pancake! You are a famous cook!" her mom said. + +Lily smiled. She was happy. She made a pancake. She was a famous cook. She hugged her mom. + +"I love you, mom. And I love pancakes." Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. And I love your pancakes. Let's make some more." her mom said. + +They made some more pancakes. They ate them with butter and syrup. They were delicious. Lily and her mom had a lot of fun in the kitchen. They were famous cooks. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy store with their moms. They see many toys. They want to buy some. + +Tom sees a big car. It is red and shiny. It has four wheels and a horn. Tom likes cars. He says, "Mom, can I have this car? It is so cool!" + +Mia sees a doll. It is pink and pretty. It has long hair and a dress. Mia likes dolls. She says, "Mom, can I have this doll? It is so cute!" + +Their moms say, "You can have one toy each. But you have to share with each other. OK?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They are happy. They buy the car and the doll. They go to the park to play. + +Tom wants to play with the car. He makes it go fast and beep. He says, "This is the best car ever! It is famous. Everyone likes it." + +Mia wants to play with the doll. She brushes its hair and changes its dress. She says, "This is the best doll ever! It is famous. Everyone likes it." + +They do not want to share. They hold their toys tight. They do not look at each other. + +After a while, their moms say, "It is time to go home. Say goodbye to your friend. And give them a turn with your toy. It is nice to share." + +Tom and Mia do not want to do that. They complain. They say, "No, no, no! This is my toy. I do not want to share. It is mine!" + +Their moms are not happy. They say, "That is not nice. Sharing is caring. If you do not share, you will not have any friends. Do you want that?" + +Tom and Mia think. They do not want that. They want to have friends. They want to be nice. They say, "Sorry, sorry, sorry. We will share. Here, you can have my toy. You can play with it for a while." + +They give each other their toys. They smile. They say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your toy is cool. Your toy is cute. Can we play together?" + +They play together. They have fun. They are happy. Their moms are happy. They say, "Good job, good job, good job. You are good friends. You are good sharers. We are proud of you." +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big pipe that is orange. They want to go inside the pipe and see what is there. + +"Look, a pipe!" Lily says. She points to the pipe. "Let's go inside!" + +"OK!" Tom says. He follows Lily to the pipe. They crawl inside the pipe. It is dark and cold. + +They hear a noise. It sounds like a growl. They are scared. They see two eyes that are yellow. They are glowing in the dark. + +"Who are you?" a voice says. It is deep and loud. + +Lily and Tom scream. They turn around and run out of the pipe. They see a dog that is brown. It is wagging its tail. It is friendly. + +"Hi, dog!" Lily says. She pets the dog. "You are not scary. You are nice." + +The dog licks Lily's face. It barks. It is happy. + +"Sorry, dog!" Tom says. He pets the dog too. "We thought you were a monster. You were in the pipe." + +The dog wags its tail more. It likes Lily and Tom. They play with the dog in the park. They forget about the pipe. They have fun. +Lily liked to wear her angel dress. It was white and soft and had wings on the back. She felt like a real angel when she wore it. She liked to pretend that she could fly and help people. + +One day, she saw a boy crying in the park. He had fallen off his bike and hurt his knee. Lily ran to him and said, "Don't cry, I am an angel. I can make you feel better." She took a tissue from her pocket and wiped his knee. Then she gave him a hug and a smile. + +The boy stopped crying and looked at her. He said, "Thank you, angel. You are very kind. What is your name?" + +Lily said, "My name is Lily. What is yours?" + +The boy said, "My name is Ben. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I do. Can I try your wings?" + +Lily said, "Sure, you can. But be careful, they are very soft." + +They took turns wearing the angel dress and playing in the park. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. Lily was happy that she wore her angel dress that day. She felt like a real angel who helped someone. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with balloons. They have many balloons of different colors. They blow them up and tie them with strings. Then they run around the house with them. + +One day, they hear a loud noise outside. They rush to the window and see a big truck. The truck has a picture of a clown on it. The clown is holding many balloons. Anna and Ben want to see the clown and the balloons. They grab their coats and shoes and run to the door. + +"Wait!" Mom says. "You have to eat your breakfast first. And brush your teeth. And comb your hair. You can't go outside like that." + +"But Mom, we want to see the clown and the balloons!" Anna and Ben say. "Please, please, please!" + +Mom sighs. She knows they are excited. She says, "OK, OK, but hurry up. The truck might leave soon. And don't forget your hats. It's cold outside." + +Anna and Ben eat their breakfast very fast. They brush their teeth and comb their hair. They put on their hats and coats and shoes. They take their balloons with them. They say, "Thank you, Mom!" and run outside. + +They see the clown and the truck. The clown is giving balloons to other kids. He smiles and waves at Anna and Ben. He says, "Hello, little ones! Do you want a balloon?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, please!" +